2022 11 01 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 3:30
p.m. by Mayor Evans.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, Pena, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager McMillen, City Attorney Ihrke, City Clerk
Radeva, Deputy City Clerk McGinley, Director of Business Unit and Housing
Development Villalpando, Management Specialist Barkas, Marketing Manager
Graham, Community Resource Manager Calderon, Community Resources
Analyst Calderon, Human Resources Analyst Triplett, Public Safety Manager
Mendez, Public Works Director/City Engineer McKinney, Management Analyst
Mignogna, Management Assistant Escarrega, Finance Director Martinez,
Design and Development Director Castro, Building Official Ortega
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
HIGHWAY 111 AND DUNE PALMS ROAD (APN: 600-030-018)
CITY NEGOTIATOR: JON MCMILLEN, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTY: BLACKPOINT PROPERTIES
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING
AND MOVED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:31 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:00 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
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REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Ihrke reported no actions were taken in Closed Session that
require reporting pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1 (Brown Act).
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Anne Dunsmore, Founder and President of Angel Force USA
- said the organization raises awareness about veterans' suicide pandemic;
the organization is holding its first Symposium - Never Leave a Warrior Behind
Suisilence Summit on December 5-7, 2022 in Rancho Mirage; and she asked
for City support.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Michelle Van Der Linden, Angel Force USA, La Quinta,
retired Air Force Captain - thanked Council for their support and invited them
to the Symposium event.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Lynne Daniels, La Quinta - spoke of business returning to
her Dupont venue; in support of short-term vacation rentals (STVRs); and the
importance of being in compliance.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT (IID) OPERATIONS AND
SERVICES UPDATE - PRESENTATION BY GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
SPECIALIST TRINIDAD ARREDONDO AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
SPECIALIST LEE HERNANDEZ
Government Affairs Specialist Trinidad Arredondo, and Public Affairs Specialist
Lee Hernandez provided information on IID's service area; green programs
for customers; energy assistance programs; and, how customers can connect
with IID.
Council suggested that IID periodically publish this information in the GEM and
that the City add a link to these IID customer programs on the City's website.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - Continued
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Diana Soto, Interim CEO/Vice President, Director of Public
Policy with the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce - spoke about
improvements made to the GEM publication.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS -
Continued
2. LANDSCAPING CERTIFICATION TRAINING ONLINE FREE
PROGRAM PROVIDED BY COLLEGE OF THE DESERT (COD),
PARTNERSHIP AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION (PaCE) IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS (CVAG) AND COACHELLA VALLEY WATER
DISTRICT
COD PaCE Director Veronica Izurieta and PaCE Program Specialist Vanessa
Ramirez provided a presentation regarding College of the Desert's
Landscaping Certification training; the mission of the program; how it relates
to reducing dust emissions and improving air quality; the program's history;
details on the training process; and how to register for the course.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER
21, 2022
2. APPROVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 4, 2022
3. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR HUB MANAGER IN THE
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO ATTEND THE
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL REVENUE AND TAX ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, NOVEMBER 2-
3, 2022
4. AWARD CONTRACT TO UNIVERSAL CONSTRUCTION
ENGINEERING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASHINGTON
STREET AT AVENUE 50 AND CALLE TAMPICO SIDEWALK AND
AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
NO. 2019-23
5. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED OCTOBER 14 AND
OCTOBER 21, 2022
6. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED
AUGUST 31, 2022
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/
Pena to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed
unanimously.
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BUSINESS SESSION
1. INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AT FIRST READING TO AMEND
TITLE 8 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPT THE
2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE WITH LOCAL
AMENDMENTS [ORDINANCE NO. 604]
Building Official Ortega presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's
Office. Riverside County Fire Safety Specialist Kohl Hetrick provided additional
information.
Council discussed the importance of the 21-day notice on fireworks displays;
residential fire sprinkler requirements; aluminum wiring limitations; and
undergrounding of utility services from utility poles to building meters.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Radi
to take up Ordinance No. 604 by title and number only and waive further
reading. Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Radeva read the following title of Ordinance No. 604 into the record:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE
BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE AND CERTAIN SPECIFIED APPENDICES THEREOF,
INCLUDING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; 2022
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE;
2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; 2022 MECHANICAL CODE; 2022
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; 2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; 2022
CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE; 2022 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; 2022
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; AND 2022
CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, AND MAKING FINDINGS
OF LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA WHICH MAKE
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDINGS STANDARDS
CODE REASONABLY NECESSARY
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Radi
to introduce at first reading Ordinance No. 604 as recommended. Motion
passed unanimously.
2. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH THE
AMERICAN EXPRESS GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR 2023 THROUGH
2027
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MAYOR EVANS STATED THAT SHE IS A BOARD MEMBER OF THE Impact
Through Golf Foundation WHICH IS PART OF THE AMERICAN EXPRESS
GOLF TOURNAMENT; AS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEER, THERE IS NO
CONFLICT WITH HER PARTICIPATING IN DISCUSSION AND VOTE ON
THIS ITEM
Marketing Manager Graham presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk's Office.
Council discussed arrangements for disposal of organic waste and recycled
materials during the tournament; parking and traffic control; importance of
La Quinta continuing to be the host for this tournament; and cost -sharing with
American Express.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/
Fitzpatrick to approve an agreement for contract services with The American
Express Golf Tournament for 2023 through 2027; and authorize the City
Manager to execute the agreement. Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT FUNDS AND EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 [RESOLUTION NO. 2022-040]
Management Assistant Escarrega presented the staff report, which is on file
in the Clerk's Office.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 5:05 P.M.
Council discussed the process by which the County/Federal HUD calculates a
city's allocation level.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Jennifer Braun, Grants Manager with the Boys and Girls
Club of Coachella Valley - thanked Council for the grant which allows La Quinta
children to attend, even if their families cannot afford the fees.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 5:11 P.M.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/
Sanchez to adopt Resolution No. 2022-040 to authorize the City Manager to
submit applications to the Riverside County Economic Development Agency
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for Community Development Block Grant funds; execute the Supplemental
Agreements for Fiscal Year 2023/24; and allocate $23,400 to the Boys and
Girls Club of the Coachella Valley Fee Waiver/Reduction Program, and
$132,600 to the City of La Quinta Americans with Disabilities Act
Improvements Project:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING PROPOSALS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024
Motion passed unanimously.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
All reports are on file in the City Clerk's Office.
8. POLICE — QUARTERLY REPORT — JULY — SEPTEMBER 2022
Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick asked for an explanation of the variation in the
average response time; and that the end -of -the -year report on citywide cameras
includes stats on crime resolution aided by the cameras.
4. COMMUNITY RESOURCES — QUARTERLY REPORT JULY —
SEPTEMBER 2022
Mayor Evans commented on the social service programs, particularly the City's
volunteering and financial contributions to FIND Food Bank services; the
increased participation in recreation programs; and the creativity of the library
and museum events for children.
7. PUBLIC WORKS — QUARTERLY REPORT JULY — SEPTEMBER 2022
Mayor Evans commented the City's capital improvement projects before and
after photos were impressive.
9. FIRE — QUARTERLY REPORT JULY — SEPTEMBER 2022
Mayor Evans commented on the status of the ladder truck on order for fire
services; and the volume of fire inspections being performed.
MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick reported on the X-Park Grand Opening; attendance
at the art celebration volunteers meeting; and presentation to the Desert
Sands Unified School District's meeting to encourage increased funding for the
Ophelia Project.
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Mayor Evans reported on the Economic Partnership Summit by Coachella
Valley Economic Partnership; presentation of a certificate to Alene Ubane, on
behalf of the Council in recognition of her 103rd birthday; attendance at the
CAICV fundraiser, a community of homeowners' associations; and noted that
the Coachella Valley Associations of Governments awarded a $36 million
active transportation program grant for the art and music line.
Councilmember Pena reported on his attendance at the Police sponsored
neighborhood watch meeting, and Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) - Organic
Waste Recycling and Food Recovery workshops regarding new trash
receptacle distribution; attendance at the Museum exhibit regarding magic;
and attendance at the annual Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade on October 30,
2022.
Mayor Evans noted that the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon race will be held on
December 4, 2022, and asked staff to ensure that any competition using City
streets goes through the same permitting process.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
La Quinta's representative for 2022, Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick reported on
her participation in the following organization's meeting:
• GREATER CV CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INFORMATION EXCHANGE
COMMITTEE
La Quinta's representative for 2022, Councilmember Radi reported on his
participation in the following organization's meeting:
• SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Radi/Sanchez to adjourn at 5:34 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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