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2023 06 06 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2023 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, McGarrey, Pena, Sanchez, and Mayor Evans ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA City Manager McMillen requested to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 4, related to an amendment to the agreement with Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services, LLC, to be considered under Business Session Item No. 1.1 on the agenda; and noted that Business Session Item No. 1 will be renumbered to Business Session Item No. 1.2. Council concurred. CLOSED SESSION 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6; CITY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: CARLA TRIPLETT, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST; AND EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: LA QUINTA CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION, AND UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION; SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (2) OR (3) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1) COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING AND MOVED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:33 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:10 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney lhrke reported the following: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 1 of 11 JUNE 6, 2023 • Closed Session Item No. 1 — Council concluded consideration of this item and no actions were taken that require reporting pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1 (Brown Act); and • Closed Session Item No. 2 — Council will reconvene back to Closed Session after the Open Session portion of the meeting to conclude consideration of this item. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Pena led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA PUBLIC SPEAKER: Steve Grocott, La Quinta — opposed the 15-foot flagpoles installed in the Andalusia residential community, and particularly the one installed by his neighbor which blocks his view from several rooms in his home; approval was given in error by the HOA; he opposes any variance for this flagpole, and requested immediate removal. City Manager McMillen said staff is working with Mr. Grocott's neighbor, who understands the flagpole must be relocated or removed. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Melissa Labayog and Luke (no last name provided), La Quinta — spoke about the importance of native bees and urban hives; and requested that La Quinta Municipal Code allow for hives on less than five acres. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Robert Garcia, no residence information provided — encouraged Council and the public to protest Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDCs) and digital IDs from use in California. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Richard Gray, La Quinta — expressed concern about Talus (former SilverRock) development delays and funding; property purchased by the City on Dune Palms Road; insurance coverage on the X-Park; the unsupervised skate basin at La Quinta Park; and the speed trap on Adams where fencing could be installed to prevent accidents. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Lynne Daniels, La Quinta — plans tours of the Dupont Estate; introduced Chef Anthony Spinella, a La Quinta resident who does private catering, has opened several restaurants in the Coachella Valley for other business owners, and is searching for a property in La Quinta to open his own restaurant. City Clerk Radeva said WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS were received from the residents listed below, in alphabetical order, on Matters Not on the Agenda, which were distributed to Council, made public, published on the City's website, and included in the public record of this meeting: • Claudia Snyder — Special Event Permits regulations and requirements. • Matthew Snyder — the required licensing of security personnel during special events held at the Dupont Estate. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 of 11 JUNE 6, 2023 ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO BURRTEC WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICES, LLC, RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN RESCUING "SPARKY," THE KITTEN PUBLIC SPEAKER: Christine Clements, Founder and Executive Director of Cat Rescue & Adoption, a non-profit organization — thanked everyone for their efforts and assistance in rescuing Sparky, the kitten; said she started the cat rescue organization during the COVID-19 pandemic as she kept running into feral kittens; and noted June is National Pet Adoption and Pet Preparedness month. Mayor Evans and Councilmembers presented Certificates of Appreciation to the following organizations for their efforts in rescuing Sparky: • Riverside County Fire Department accepted by La Quinta Fire Chief Brian White; • Riverside County Sheriff's Department accepted by Lieutenant Andres Martinez; • Clara Vera and Robert Bedolla with Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services, LLC. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Fire Chief White said June is Pet Preparedness month and provided recommendations and tips on ensuring the health and safety of pets. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES DATED MAY 2, 2023 2. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR MARKETING MANAGER TO ATTEND U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION'S EDUCATION SEMINAR FOR TOURISM ORGANIZATIONS 2023 IN SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, AUGUST 19 — 23, 2023 3. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO: 1) APPROVE PRELIMINARY 2023/24 ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89-1, AND 2) DECLARE INTENT TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89-1 [RESOLUTION NOS. 2023-012 AND 2023-013] 4. Pulled from Consent Calendar by Staff and moved for consideration under Business Session No. 1.1 »> ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO: 1) APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT WITH BURRTEC WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICES, LLC, FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES, TO ADD COLLECTION OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023; AND 2) REQUEST COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PLACE COLLECTION COSTS FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 of 11 JUNE 6, 2023 SERVICES AT SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS ON TAX ROLLS [RESOLUTION NOS. 2023-014 AND 2023-015] 5. ACCEPT LA QUINTA LANDSCAPE RENOVATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NOS. 2016-03F2 AND 2016-03F3, LOCATED AT LA QUINTA DESERT PRIDE, MARBELLA, AND SIERRA DEL REY DEVELOPMENTS, ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MILES AVENUE, EAST AND WEST OF ADAMS STREET, AND RETENTION BASIN, LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF ASHLEY AND DESERT STREAM DRIVE 6. ACCEPT CITYWIDE STRIPING REFRESH PROJECT NO. 2021-04, LOCATED AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF LA QUINTA 7. APPROVE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE, AND ADVERTISE FOR BID THE LA QUINTA LANDSCAPE RENOVATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2016-031, LOCATED AT THE LA QUINTA CACTUS FLOWER COMMUNITY, ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF FRED WARING DRIVE AND EAST SIDE OF DUNE PALMS ROAD 8. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH MERCHANTS BUILDING MAINTENANCE, LLC TO PROVIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR CITY FACILITIES 9. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO.2 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH PALMS TO PINES PRINTING, FOR PROMOTIONAL AND PRINTING SERVICES, TO EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 AND AUTHORIZED RELATED COMPENSATION 10. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO.2 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC, FOR ON -CALL BUILDING CODE PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES, TO INCREASE THE COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/223 11. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH OCEAN SPRINGS TECH, INC, FOR POOL AND WATER FEATURE MAINTENANCE SERVICES PROJECT NO. 2020-11, FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM EXTENSION AND RELATED COMPENSATION 12. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 TO CONTRACT WITH VINTAGE ASSOCIATES, INC, FOR PARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES PROJECT NO. 2018-32, FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM EXTENSION AND RELATED COMPENSATION 13. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 TO CONTRACT WITH CREATIVE LIGHTING INC, FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89-1 CITYWIDE LIGHTING MAINTENANCE SERVICES PROJECT NO. 2018- 31, FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM EXTENSION AND RELATED COMPENSATION CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 of 11 JUNE 6, 2023 14. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 TO CONTRACT WITH PWLC II, INC, FOR CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES PROJECT NO. 2018-30, FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM EXTENSION AND RELATED COMPENSATION 15. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED MAY 12 AND MAY 19, 2023 16. AWARD CONTRACT TO AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH, INC FOR THE CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2021-08, LOCATED AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 3: Mayor Evans said the annual Landscaping and Lighting District tax levy generates about $1 million for the maintenance of retention basins, medians, and parkways, and the City contributes approximately $1.5 million additional funding from the General Fund as maintenance costs exceed the annual tax levy of $35.60 per property. Councilmember Fitzpatrick said over the last five -to -six years the City has spent about $8.5 million of Capital Improvement funds on enhancing and maintaining landscaping medians and right-of-way areas in La Quinta, and an additional $1.5 million of General Fund revenues, which is far beyond the annual tax levy proceeds. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 5: Mayor Evans noted the City completed Phase 5 of its landscaping renovation improvements. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 12: Mayor Evans said the City's contract with Vintage Associates, Inc. for park landscape maintenance services will include the X-Park and small pocket parks in the City. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 16: Mayor Evans said the City continues its efforts on the citywide slurry seal improvements and a contract is being awarded to American Asphalt South, Inc. for over 1,500,000 square feet of pavement rehabilitation in various locations around the City for approximately $1.5 million, a map of which is available on the City's website; and this is only part of what the City invests in road maintenance. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/McGarrey to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-3 and 5-16 as recommended, with Item No. 3 adopting Resolution Nos. 2023-012 and 2023-013. Motion passed unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 of 11 JUNE 6, 2023 BUSINESS SESSION 1.1 Pulled from Consent Calendar (Item No. 4) by Staff and moved for consideration under Business Session as Item No. 1.1 »> ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO: 1) APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT WITH BURRTEC WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICES, LLC, FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES, TO ADD COLLECTION OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023; AND 2) REQUEST COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PLACE COLLECTION COSTS FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES AT SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS ON TAX ROLLS [RESOLUTION NOS. 2023-014 AND 2023-015] Director of Business Unit and Housing Development Villalpando presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Clara Vera, Municipal Marketing Manager with Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services, Inc — provided a brief overview of the new state recycling and household hazardous waste (HHW) collection requirements; and noted the City received an outstanding rating on its compliance, implementation, and education regarding SB 1383. Council discussed how HHW will be collected; when the old bins will be replaced; storage of HHW in homes; and the outstanding community services provided by Burrtec. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Pena to: a) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-014 to approve an Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement with Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services, LLC, for Solid Waste Handling Services, to add collection of household hazardous waste effective July 1, 2023, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT WITH BURRTEC WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICES, LLC FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES and b) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-015 to request the County of Riverside place collection costs for solid waste handling services for single-family dwellings on the Tax Rolls for fiscal year 2023/24: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO PLACE COLLECTION OF COSTS FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES AT SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS ON THE TAX ROLLS Motion passed unanimously. 1.2 Renumbered to Business Session No. 1.2 »> APPROVE THIRD ROUND COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 of 11 JUNE 6, 2023 Community Resources Manager Calderon and Management Analyst Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. Council discussed increasing the annual budget for community services grants. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mark Flint, Board Chair with RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Coachella Valley — said he is here with Board Member Arman Ordian, and gave a brief overview of the life -changing speech, language, and literacy therapy services and programs the organization offers related to childhood language disorders. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Judy Tobin May, Executive Director with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert — thanked Council for their support of the organization's mentoring program. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Barry Jones, President with Palm Desert La Quinta Youth Football, Inc — provided information on the organization's history and mission. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/McGarrey to approve third round Community Services Grants for fiscal year 2022/23 as detailed below for a total combined grant funding of $15,000: • Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert $5,000 • Palm Desert La Quinta Youth Football, Inc $5,000 • The RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Coachella Valley $5,000 Motion passed unanimously. 2. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH GREATER COACHELLA VALLEY CHAMBER OR COMMERCE (CHAMBER) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 Marketing Manager Graham presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. Council discussed that 16,000 households/businesses receive the GEM publication each month, but there are 23,000 households in the City; delivery to Post Office boxes and seasonal residents was omitted to reduce costs; need for metrics on views of the digital version of the GEM; the content to fill additional pages if the City added that to the contract; expanded business engagement by the Chamber that will assist the City in providing services to its businesses; means to reach business patrons; ombudsman services definition needed; greater support for small businesses; Chamber needs to promote every business in the City, not just members; plans to attract new businesses; need for stated goals, and means to measure progress toward those goals; businesses cannot be assisted unless they want to be engaged; City and Chamber can work together with economic development; cooperation and information sharing between the City business license department and the Chamber; reducing the mailing and number of pages in summer months when population declines; extra pages will allow fuller communication with residents; inclusion of quarterly updates and feedback on the Short - Term Vacation Rental Program; flexibility to use either 32 or up to 36 pages per CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 of 11 JUNE 6, 2023 publication; engagement and networking increases businesses' benefits from LQ Chamber membership; new member orientation is important; support for including a QR code in the paper publication; and an ombudsman to help with government affairs. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Brandon Marley, CEO of the Chamber — said statistics on the use of the digital publication of the GEM are available and will be provided; distribution issues with the USPS; business development plans; daily ongoing reports available to the City; educational programs; State bill advocacy; plans for surveys; new staff on board; plans to better engage with businesses; and including terms in the agreement that require metrics to allow the City to dictate what the Chamber is doing to promote business in the City and reach out to its residents. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Melissa Labayog, La Quinta — development in the City, and the need to protect and preserve the desert's natural habitat since the City is a tourist destination; likes the GEM, and offered to assist with content; and suggested establishing an Ethics Commission to service residents and businesses. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Fitzpatrick to: a) Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce for a total not to exceed amount of $166,089, for fiscal year 2023/24, based on hybrid Option 4 as provided during the staff report presentation and outlined below: • 36 pages for 9 months and 21,000 distributions at $12,232 per issue, for a total of $110,088 • 32 pages for 3 months and 16,000 distributions at $7,667 per issue, for a total of $23,001 • Events and Business Engagement (State of the City, Hot Rod Car Show, and monthly business outreach) for a total of $33,000 and b) Authorize the City Manager to amend the terms of the MOU to incorporate the comments made by Council during its discussion on the matter. Motion passed unanimously. 3. AUTHORIZE FUNDING TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO AREA HOMELESS SERVICE PROVIDERS AND HOMELESS PREVENTION PARTNERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 Director of Business Unit and Housing Development Villalpando presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. Council discussed the $250,000 already allocated from the La Quinta Housing Authority, and this $50,000 additional from the General Fund under consideration; and contribution from other Coachella Valley cities. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Sam Hollenbeck, President/CEO, and Rosa Verduzco, COO with Martha's Village and Kitchen — thanked the City for its continued support; provided a brief CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8 of 11 JUNE 6, 2023 summary of the services and programs the organization offers to the Coachella Valley; specifically for La Quinta with a total of 36 members (9 families, and 18 children), and 100% have moved into permanent housing; and possible expansion plans. Council expressed their gratitude for the services and assistance MVK provides to the communities in the Coachella Valley. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Sanchez/Pena to authorize funding to aid local homeless service providers and homeless prevention partners for a combined total of $50,000 from the General Fund for fiscal year 2023/24 as detailed below: • Coachella Valley Rescue Mission $16,667 • Martha's Village and Kitchen $16,667 • Coachella Valley Association of Governments $16,667 Motion passed unanimously. MAYOR EVANS CALLED FOR A BRIEF RECESS AT 6:21 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:34 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT 4. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023/24 AND 2024/25 Public Safety Manager Mendez presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. Council discussed City daily oversight of the level and quality of services being provided and the associated costs; the previous debate and research regarding creating a La Quinta Police Department; the economy of scale La Quinta benefits from by contracting with the County Sheriff's Department; Council expressed their gratitude for the services provided; the challenges of shared contracts with other cities; the role of the State, unions, and County Supervisors in establishing the annual rate; and reestablishing Citizens -on - Patrol volunteers. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Alena Calimanis, La Quinta — said the Police do a great job; since the City is considering annexation of Vista Santa Rosa, Council should consider establishing its own police department; and asked about entering a one-year contract, rather than two years with the Sheriff's Department. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Riverside County Sheriff's Department Lieutenant Martinez — thanked Council for the City's support. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Sanchez to approve agreement with the County of Riverside to provide law enforcement services CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9 of 11 JUNE 6, 2023 for fiscal years 2023/24 and 2024/25; and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. Motion passed unanimously. 5. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, FOR FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE PREVENTION, RESCUE, FIRE MARSHAL, AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY SERVICES, TO ADD A FIRE SAFETY SUPERVISOR POSITION Public Safety Manager Mendez presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. Council discussed the modification to the vehicle for the new position; the salary range for the new position based on experience; and the annual cost of approximately $8 million per year for fire services. PRESENTER: Riverside County Fire Chief Bryan White — explained the duties of the new Fire Safety Supervisor position; and noted the Fire Department's current difficulty in recruiting new employees. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers McGarrey/Sanchez to approve Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement with the County of Riverside, for fire protection, fire prevention, rescue, fire marshal, and medical emergency services, to add a Fire Safety Supervisor position; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment. Motion passed unanimously. STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSS FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 PRELIMINARY PROPOSED BUDGET Finance Director Martinez presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. Council discussed follow up to Council's previous request that the Coachella Valley Association of Governments update the City's Financial Advisory Commission on projects such as CV Link and the Arts and Music Line; the many projects underway; and the 40 separate funds staff and Council monitor. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS — None MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS Councilmembers reported on attendance at the La Quinta High School graduation; the Women Who Lead luncheon; the Memorial Day event; and the Horizon School graduation. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 10 of 11 JUNE 6, 2023 REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS La Quinta's representative for 2022, Mayor Evans reported on her participation in the following organization's meeting: • CVAG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE La Quinta's representative for 2022, Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick reported on her participation in the following organization's meeting: • RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MAYOR EVANS RECESSED THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:29 P.M., AND TURNED IT OVER TO CHAIRPERSON PENA TO CALL TO ORDER AND CONDUCT THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING, AFTER WHICH, THE COUNCIL WILL RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION TO CONCLUDE ITS DELIBERATIONS CLOSED SESSION — Continued 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION; SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (2) OR (3) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1) MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 8:32 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Ihrke said no actions were taken on Closed Session Item No. 2 that require reporting pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1 (Brown Act). ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/McGarry to adjourn at 8:32 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, u MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 11 of 11 JUNE 6, 2023