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2023 11 07 CC Minutes4oFr CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 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, Mayor Evans ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA — None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — Confirmed CLOSED SESSION 1. 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 3:31 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:11 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT 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 Sanchez led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA PUBLIC SPEAKER: Melissa Labayog, La Quinta — concerned about the safety in her neighborhood due to the short-term vacation rental (STVR), the Dupont Estate; and requested the City remove the Dupont Estate's STVR permit. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Jeff Fishbein, Chair of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce, Coldwell Banker Realtor and La Quinta resident — provided an update on Chamber events CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 1 of 12 NOVEMBER 7, 2023 and activities, including a Business Walk by visiting approximately 14 businesses at the commercial centers near Dune Palms Road, who reported that the construction of the Dune Palms Bridge project has not impacted their business; upcoming ribbon cutting events for Mathnasium and Care Esthetics; Robert Radi's book signing; and an ugly sweater contest and food drive mixer at Old Town Artisan Studio. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Matthew Snyder, La Quinta — asked why the Dupont Estate has a valid STVR permit when the owner has a restraining order against her and is under criminal investigation; and suggested the Dupont Estate owners are holding something over Council to retain their STVR permit. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Christina Sasse and Scarlett Wilmsen, Palm Springs International Film Society, La Quinta — requested City sponsorship for the film awards; described its student screening day for La Quinta High School; and thanked Council for the information regarding applying for a City grant. City Clerk Radeva said WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS were received from La Quinta resident Kathleen Mirabal, regarding the additional temporary parking lot for Fritz Burns Park located across the street from the park, which were distributed to Council, made public, published on the City's website, and included in the public record of this meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO OLD TOWN LA QUINTA (WELLS MARVIN) FOR 20 YEARS OF BUSINESS IN THE CITY Mayor Evans provided a brief history of Old Town La Quinta, and presented a certificate of recognition to its developer, Wells Marvin, for 20 years of business in the city. Wells Marvin introduced his wife Anna, and Old Town La Quinta Property Manager Katy Able; provided a brief history of Old Town La Quinta; spoke of current events being held in Old Town; updates on new businesses and renovations to existing businesses; and thanked the Council, citizens, and business owners of La Quinta. Council inquired about the possibility of making Main Street pedestrian -only should a parking structure be constructed in the future. Mr. Marvin stated he believes it is more beneficial to close the streets only when needed, and he is not a fan of parking structures. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 17, 2023 2. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 605 ON SECOND READING AMENDING CHAPTER 2.60 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE CONFLICT- OF-INTEREST CODE [ORDINANCE NO. 605] CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 of 12 NOVEMBER 7, 2023 3. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT'S ANNUAL INSPECTION REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 13146.4 [RESOLUTION NO. 2023-036] 4. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH DESERT CONCEPTS CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR ON-CALL PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE SERVICES PROJECT NO. 2022-16 TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT AUTHORITY FOR UP TO $550,000 OF WORK IN FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 5. APPROVE PURCHASE OF A 2,500 GALLON WATER TRUCK FROM WESTRUX INTERNATIONAL, INC. DEALERSHIP 6. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED AUGUST 31, 2023 7. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED OCTOBER 13, OCTOBER 20, AND OCTOBER 27, 2023 MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Fitzpatrick to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended, with Item No. 2 adopting Ordinance No. 605 and Item No. 3 adopting Resolution No. 2023-036. Motion passed unanimously. BUSINESS SESSION 1. APPROVE CANCELLATION OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 2, 2024 Council waived presentation of the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/McGarrey to approve cancellation of the regular City Council meeting of January 2, 2024. Motion passed unanimously. 2. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR WITH COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE PART-TIME EMERGENCY SERVICE COORDINATOR POSITION Public Safety Deputy Director Mendez presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. RIVERSIDE COUNTY SPEAKER: Michael Ornelas, Emergency Management Program Manager with County of Riverside Emergency Management Department — noted the other Coachella Valley cities using this County service; and discussed collaboration with local cities and the County. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 of 12 NOVEMBER 7, 2023 RIVERSIDE COUNTY SPEAKER: Mr. Ornelas introduced Ana Gutierrez, Emergency Services Coordinator who will be the County staff member assigned to the City; and discussed her background. Council discussed the County's deployment of the personnel dedicated to the City in the event of a County -wide emergency. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Sanchez to approve an agreement for Emergency Services Coordinator Services with the County of Riverside Emergency Management Department to provide a part-time Emergency Service Coordinator position; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement substantially in the form attached, allowing for minor and non -substantive changes. Motion passed unanimously. »> Taken out of Agenda Order 3. INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.25 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS (STVRs) [ORDINANCE NO. 607] City Clerk Radeva presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. Council discussed potential lots that would be eligible for the proposed large lot exemption; existing homeowner associations (HOAs) ability to change its Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) to allow STVRs; and transferring enforcement responsibilities of STVRs to HOAs. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Melissa Labayog, La Quinta — offered to help write an ethics directive for the City Council to follow; and opposed the proposed amendments regarding potentially qualifying HOAs to change their CC&Rs to allow STVRs and large lot exemptions. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Kay Wolff, La Quinta — reported that the Cove Neighborhood Steering Committee meeting resulted in support for the proposed four-fifths majority vote to change Section 3.25.055 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Code) related to exemptions from the ban on the issuance of new STVR permits; large lot STVR permit applications must include notification of neighbors within a 500 -foot radius; opposed exempting Homeshare STVR permits from the ban; opposed allowing apartment complexes to obtain STVR permits; requested that density be addressed; and thanked Council for making the STVR program work for almost everyone. MAYOR EVANS CALLED FOR A BRIEF RECESS AT 5:25 P.M MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 5:30 PM WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 of 12 NOVEMBER 7, 2023 PUBLIC SPEAKER: Lynne Daniels, La Quinta — supports the proposed STVR program Code amendments. PUBLIC SPEAKER: George Christopher, La Quinta — supports the STVR program. City Clerk Radeva said WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS were received on Business Session Item No. 3 from the residents listed below, in alphabetical order, which were distributed to Council, made public, published on the City's website, and included in the public record of this meeting: • Tom and Mary Brohard, La Quinta — opposing the proposed large lot exemption. • Mishael Patton, La Quinta — supporting the proposed four-fifths majority vote for the exemption section and opposing exempting homeshare STVR permits from the current ban on the issuance of new STVR permits. Council discussed STVRs in HOAs that currently allow it, and those that do not; pros and cons of STVRs in apartment complexes; apartment complexes in exempt zones; disclosing in tenant leases that STVRs are allowed in the building; monitoring and enforcement of homeshares; STVR permits transferring through trusts and inheritance; permitting STVRs in the Griffin Lake Specific Plan; the four -fifth majority vote on the exemption section of the Code; allowing existing HOAs to vote to change their CC&Rs to allow STVRs; conditioning HOAs on self-management if their membership approves STVRs as a permitted use; concern about large lot STVRs across from schools; meaning and purpose of "authorized agents" at homeshares; cancelling homeshare permits after one violation; concern about special events at large lot STVRs; and reason for the proposed fines reduction — alignment with State law. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Sanchez to take up Ordinance No. 607 by title and number only and waive further reading, as amended by removing proposed code additions relating to apartment complexes and potentially qualifying HOAs as follows: • Remove the definitions of "Apartment Complex" and "Homeowners Association" proposed under Section 3.25.030 Definitions on page 560 of the Agenda packet; • Remove the definitions of "Potentially Qualifying Homeowners Association" and "Qualified and Certified Homeowners Association" proposed under Section 3.25.030 Definitions on page 561 of the Agenda packet; • Remove proposed "Section 3.25.045 Apartment Complex" — short-term vacation rental permit requirements" on page 562 of the Agenda packet; and • Remove proposed "Section 3.25.056 Single-family residences in potentially qualifying homeowners associations; Voting procedure for exemption from non - issuance of new short-term vacation rental permits" on pages 566-568 of the Agenda packet. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Radeva read the following title of Ordinance No. 607 into the record: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTIONS AND AMENDING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 of 12 NOVEMBER 7, 2023 3.25 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS, as amended excluding apartments and homeowners' associations MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Fitzpatrick to introduce at first reading Ordinance No. 607 as amended. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 1, 2023: ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2022-0001) AND APPROVE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2022-0002, SPECIFIC PLAN 2022-0001, AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2022-0001 FOR A 252 -UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT, LA QUINTA VILLAGE APARTMENTS; CEQA: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PREPARED A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION CONSISTENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; LOCATION: NORTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND AVENUE 50 [RESOLUTION NOS. 2023-037 AND 2023-038] *Specific Plan 2022-0001 and Site Development Permit 2022-0001 would be conditioned upon and subject to approval by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) of General Plan 2022-0002, a Housing Element Amendment subject to HCD certification pursuant to state Planning and Zoning Law (Gov. Code, § 65000 et seq.) Planning Manager Flores presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. Council discussed the City's certified Housing Element; recertification by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) required for the parcel switch; moderate -income level apartment qualifying criteria; date this site was added to the housing inventory; stacking lanes at both entrances and deacceleration lane on Avenue 50; electrical power for the project; EV charging stations; electrical capacity increase; distance of sidewalk from street; traffic flow around the project; bus stop relocation; removal of garages; added storage in corridors; and bicycle storage and racks. MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:01 P.M City Clerk Radeva said WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS were received on Public Hearing Item No. 1 from the residents listed below, in alphabetical order, which were distributed to Council, made public, published on the City's website, and included in the public record of this meeting: • Anonymous (1), La Quinta — opposing the proposed affordable housing (AH) parcel switch. • Anonymous (2), La Quinta — opposing the proposed AH parcel switch. • Charles Ciup & Carolyn Brandon, La Quinta — opposing the project. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 of 12 NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • Carolyn Crowson, La Quinta — opposing the proposed AH parcel switch. • Desert Breezes Community, Palm Desert (Jennifer Blair, Casas President; Hugh Cousins, Masters President, Villas President; Dottie Fazio, Timeshares President) — opposing the proposed AH parcel switch. • Janet and Daniel Gettings, La Quinta — opposing the proposed AH parcel switch. • Jennifer Hasiuk, La Quinta — opposing the proposed AH parcel switch. • Janice Hurlburt, Palm Desert — opposing the proposed AH parcel switch. • Mayer Corporation (James Vaughn, Esq. with SZR Law) — opposing the proposed AH parcel switch. • Patrick Mead, La Quinta — opposing the proposed AH parcel switch. • Palm Royale Country Club (Faith Raines), La Quinta — opposing the proposed AH parcel switch. • Blaine and Judy Palmquist, La Quinta — opposing the proposed AH parcel switch. The following WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS were received on Public Hearing Item No. 1 after 12 p.m. but prior to the adjournment of this meeting, from the residents listed below, in alphabetical order; these comments were not announced during the public meeting but were distributed to Council, made public, published on the City's website, and included in the public record of this meeting: • Kay Curtis, La Quinta — opposing the proposed AH parcel switch. • Patrick Mead, La Quinta — opposing the proposed AH parcel switch. • Ruth Waytz, La Quinta — opposing the project. APPLICANT REPRESENTATIVE: Greg Irwin, Partner and Principal, with Irwin Partners Architects — provided a brief overview of the proposed project and the revised features per Council's comments at the previous held public hearing. PUBLIC SPEAKERS: • Jim Vaughn, Esq. with SZR Law, representing the Mayer Corporation — opposing the proposed AH parcel switch to his client's property. • Tom Weigel, La Quinta — representing the Mayer Corporation — opposing the General Plan Amendment and the AH parcel switch; the Mayer Corporation has no intention of ever building affordable housing on its site. • Brian Flath, La Quinta — owns property adjacent to the proposed project; supports current changes made; and can support garages if not more than 10 feet high. • Fred Kellerhals, La Quinta — opposes affordable housing built across the street from his property in Palm Royale; and opposes the AH parcel switch. • Lyle Brekke, La Quinta and Seattle — lives within 1,000 feet of proposed parcel switch (Palm Royale); did not receive notice of the project switch; and opposes the AH parcel switch. • George Christopher, La Quinta — commended the City on getting project information out to residents; thanked developer for meeting with the community and listening; current changes are a plus to the City; and the planned upgrade to the substation is a critical advantage to the City. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 of 12 NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • Casey Dolan, La Quinta — concerned about overflow parking and events held by apartment residents at the project. • Kristen Dolan, La Quinta — suggested permitted parking on the three nearby streets if this project is approved; concerned about flooding, the height increase, the reduction in unit square footage; and asked that Council reject the proposed General Plan and Specific Plan Amendments. • Carolyn Brandon, La Quinta — opposed to the project (was not present to speak when called upon by the Mayor). • Tom Bliesath, La Quinta — resident of Palm Royale; opposes the AH parcel switch. • Bruce Maize, La Quinta — supports the project (was not present to speak when called upon by the Mayor). APPLICANT REPRESENTATIVE: Greg Irwin, Partner and Principal, with Irwin Partners Architects — responded to resident concerns regarding flooding; ceiling and parapet heights; onsite parking pass system planned; valet parking onsite during events; and State law regarding moving affordable housing sites — Housing Code 65863(c)(2). Council discussed parking on public streets; parking permit systems on public streets; removal of ornamental grasses on landscape plan; revisiting the proposed parcel switch on site 6, and considering alternatives; reallocating affordable housing requirements to another property owner without their knowledge; affordable housing projects in La Quinta; the legalities of spreading affordable housing sites around the City; designating other alternative affordable housing sites; suitability of the Dune Palms Road/Highway 111 site for 180 affordable housing units; other sites planned for affordable housing; identifying sites to accommodate 280 low -/very -low units elsewhere; unwilling to approve the AH parcel switch to site 6 at this time; referring this item back to the Planning Commission to consider alternate sites; asking the applicant to include 36 low-income units in their project; and regarding the project presented, the Council is in support, if the AH parcel switch can be resolved. City Attorney Ihrke provided information on State housing law and alternative actions available to Council. THE PUBLIC HEARING REMAINED OPEN MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmember Pena/Fitzpatrick to continue this item to a date certain, to the regular Council meeting of November 21, 2023, to allow staff to identify additional sites to reallocate the affordable housing units and remand this project to the Planning Commission to their regular meeting of November 14, 2023, for consideration of the additional sites. Motion passed unanimously. MAYOR EVANS CALLED FOR A BRIEF RECESS AT 8:37 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 8:53 P.M. WITH ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8 of 12 NOVEMBER 7, 2023 2. INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2023-1000 FOR ZONING CODE LANGUAGE CLEAN UP AND CHANGES TO GAME COURT, FLAGPOLE, AND ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) REGULATIONS; CEQA: THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061 (b)(3), COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION. LOCATION: CITY-WIDE [ORDINANCE NO. 606] Design and Development Director Castro presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. Council discussed the Planning Commission's decision regarding changes to the flagpole regulations; accessory dwelling units (ADUs) minimum square footage (850 sq. ft.); that junior ADUs (JADUs) can be smaller, but must be attached to the primary home; criteria for adding ADUs and JADUs in the City's affordable housing numbers; tracking the rent amounts charged for ADUs and JADUs annually; incentives for owners to register their ADUs/JADUs as low-income units; and ADUs/JADUs cannot qualify for Homeshare STVR permits if approved through the expedited ADU/JADU process. MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 9:18 P.M. PUBLIC SPEAKERS: • Steve Grocott, La Quinta — opposed to loosening flagpole regulations; and asked that setbacks be calculated from a home rather than property lines. • Carol Shaw, La Quinta — opposed to loosening existing flagpole regulations, and spoke about the challenges her community has experienced with people putting up flagpoles. • Mike Riley, La Quinta — said he installed his flagpole at his property after receiving HOA approval and was not aware that a City permit was required; and stated HOAs should govern themselves and have their own flagpole regulations. • Sam Dickinson, La Quinta — received a violation for his flagpole, and was required to remove it; suggested that HOAs determine regulations for flagpoles in each development. • Sharon Dickinson, La Quinta — noted that the beauty of flagpoles is subjective; requested that HOAs govern the installation and regulations for flagpoles. • Rich Martin, La Quinta — supports the proposed amendments to the flagpole regulations (was not present to speak when called upon by the Mayor). • Martin von Kanel, La Quinta — has a City -compliant flagpole; explained his purpose for installing his flagpole; supports HOAs having the right to govern themselves regarding flagpole regulations. WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS were received on Public Hearing Item No. 2 from the La Quinta residents listed below, in alphabetical order, regarding the proposed flagpole regulations, which were distributed to Council, made public, published on the City's website, and included in the public record of this meeting: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9 of 12 NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • Ramon and Kelly Baez, La Quinta — support HOAs having the right to govern themselves regarding flagpole regulations. • Sam and Sharon Dickinson, La Quinta — provided two separate written public comments — support HOAs having the right to govern themselves regarding flagpole regulations. • Marty Ellen, La Quinta — supports the proposed code amendments to loosen flagpole regulations and HOAs having the right to govern themselves regarding flagpole regulations. • Kirk Newby, La Quinta — supports HOAs having the right to govern themselves regarding flagpole regulations. • Richard Ramage, La Quinta — supports HOAs having the right to govern themselves regarding flagpole regulations. The following WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS were received on Public Hearing Item No. 2 after 12 p.m. but prior to the adjournment of this meeting, from the residents listed below, in alphabetical order, regarding the proposed flagpole regulations; these comments were not announced during the public meeting but were distributed to Council, made public, published on the City's website, and included in the public record of this meeting: • Matthew Antoun, La Quinta — opposed to the proposed code amendments to loosen flagpole regulations. • Steve Grocott, La Quinta — opposed to the proposed code amendments to loosen flagpole regulations. MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 9:43 P.M. Council discussed flag protocol; allowing HOAs to determine flagpole placement; the City's Municipal Code regulations being important for safety purposes; 5 -foot versus 10 - foot setbacks; City's liability if the Code is not followed or enforced; number of flagpole permits issued and number denied; City retaining control over flagpole heights and construction, but HOAs control flagpole location on lots; providing HOAs and management companies with the City's flagpole regulations; the pros and cons of 5 -foot versus 2 -foot setbacks; and directing staff to prepare another ordinance to address permitting HOAs to set flagpole location standards within their communities. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Mayor Evans/Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez to make a finding, included in Ordinance No. 606, that adopting this ordinance is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) Review of Exemptions — Common Sense Rule, and is consistent with the previously approved General Plan 2035 Environmental Impact Report. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Mayor Evans/ Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez to take up Ordinance No. 606 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion passed unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 10 of 12 NOVEMBER 7, 2023 City Clerk Radeva read the following title of Ordinance No. 606 into the record: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 9 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Mayor Evans/ Councilmember McGarrey to introduce at first reading Ordinance No. 606 as recommended. Motion passed unanimously. Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance giving HOAs that have flagpole regulations in their CC&Rs the authority to determine the placement of flagpoles within their communities, with the City retaining regulatory power over all other aspects of installation and permitting. STUDY SESSION — None DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS — All reports are on file in the City Clerk's Office. Council directed staff to issue letters to owners who have had multiple false -alarm call outs. MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS Councilmember Fitzpatrick noted that the City has collected $21,000 in fines from an unpermitted STVR operator; and reported on her attendance at the volunteer meeting for the upcoming Art Celebration. Councilmember Sanchez reported on his and Council's attendance at the Rancho Mirage State -of -the -City event; a Zoom seminar on opioid overdoses; and former Councilmember Robert Radi's book signing and art event at Old Town Artisan Studio. Councilmember McGarrey reported on her and Councilmember Pena's attendance at the YMCA annual fundraising event; the Agua Caliente Cultural Center event; the Windermere ribbon cutting; and the Southern California Association of Governments Connect meeting. Mayor Evans reported on her attendance at the La Quinta High School culinary Feed- the-Heros luncheon; and the Impact Through Golf Foundation event. Councilmember Pena reported on his attendance at the Senior Resource Fair. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS La Quinta's representative for 2023, Mayor Evans reported on her participation in the following organization's meeting: • DESERT SANDS SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO -BY -TWO COMMITTEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 11 of 12 NOVEMBER 7, 2023 La Quinta's representative for 2023, Councilmember Fitzpatrick reported on her participation in the following organization's meeting: • SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY (stood in for Councilmember Pena) La Quinta's representative for 2023, Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez reported on his participation in the following organization's meeting: • ANIMAL CAMPUS COMMISSION ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/McGarrey to adjourn at 10:27 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 12 of 12 NOVEMBER 7, 2023