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:
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• 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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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