2024 06 18 CC Minutes174
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CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2024
A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 3:00 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
Councilmember McGarrey said she will recuse herself and abstain from discussion and
vote on Consent Calendar Item No. 22 due to a potential conflict of interest stemming
from a business relationship, i.e., her employer, Southern California Gas Company, is
listed on the Demand Register, and requested that the item be pulled for a separate vote.
City Clerk Radeva said City Attorney Ihrke will make verbal announcements on Consent
Calendar Item Nos. 18 and 19 regarding the salaries and fringe benefits of the City's
executive employees pursuant to the Brown Act [Government Code Section 54953(c)(3)].
Mayor Evans said she will comment on Consent Calendar Item Nos. 13, 14, 15, and 16,
related to various contracts for landscaping, lighting, and maintenance services citywide.
Council concurred.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957.6; CITY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: CARLA
TRIPLETT, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER; AND EMPLOYEE
ORGANIZATION: LA QUINTA CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION, AND
UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION;
INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (4) OF
SUBDIVISION (d) OF SECTION 54956.9 (NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1)
COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING AND
MOVED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:03 P.M.
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MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:03 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Ihrke reported the following pursuant to Government Code section 54950
et seq. (Brown Act):
• CLOSED SESSION ITEM NO. 1 — labor negotiations have concluded; the items
considered under Government Code Section 54957.6 included the Classification
Plan and Salary Schedule/Plan for represented and unrepresented employees;
and Council will consider these matters during the Open Session portion of the
meeting under Consent Calendar Item Nos. 18 and 19 on tonight's agenda.
• CLOSED SESSION ITEM NO. 2 — no actions were taken that require reporting
pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Evans led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA — None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. LIFT TO RISE 2024-2026 ACTION PLAN REGARDING REGIONAL HOUSING
AFFORDABILITY EFFORTS PRESENTATION BY SENIOR POLICY ANALYST
JESSIKA POLLARD AND DIRECTOR OF DATA, POLICY AND PLANNING IAN
GABRIEL
Director of Data, Policy and Planning Ian Gabriel and Senior Policy Analyst Jessika
Pollard with Lift to Rise provided a detailed presentation regarding the agency's 2024-
2026 Action Plan including goals and strategies of focus for regional housing affordability
efforts in the Coachella Valley (CV).
Council discussed credit on Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) numbers for
affordable housing built within a city; "We Lift: The Coachella Valley Housing Catalyst
Fund" loan program for affordable housing projects and timing of making loan funds
available to developers; current Catalyst Fund balance; proposal to increase Transient
Occupancy Tax (TOT) by one percent (1%) in some cities to fund affordable housing; the
nearly $4 million in rental assistance distributed to La Quinta residents; letter/petition
campaign for a significant increase in minimum wage in the CV; obtaining RHNA credit
for affordable housing built in other regions with funds contributed by CV cities; funding
($5 million) expected from Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG); and
summary of the affordable housing in La Quinta, and funding challenges.
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Mayor Evans said WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS were received from the following
individuals, listed in alphabetical order, in support of Lift to Rise, which were distributed
to Council, made public, published on the City's website, and included in the public record
of this meeting:
• Alejandro Meza Aguilar, Coachella, representing the Inland Coalition for
Immigrant Justice, San Bernardino
• Ismael Cruz, TODEC Legal Center Inc. ("Training Occupational Development
Educating Communities"), Coachella
• Stephanie Juarez, Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC)
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 21, 2024
2. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR MARKETING MANAGER TO
ATTEND CALIFORNIA TRAVEL ASSOCIATION SUMMIT 2024 IN OCEANSIDE
CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 8-12, 2024
3. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR MAYOR, FOUR COUNCILMEMBERS,
CITY MANAGER, AND ONE DIRECTOR TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN LONG BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, OCTOBER 16-18, 2024
4. EXCUSE ABSENCE OF COMMISSIONER GUERRERO FROM THE JUNE 11,
2024, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
5. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 INVESTMENT
POLICY [RESOLUTION NO. 2024-024]
6. APPROVE AGREEMENTS FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH LOZANO'S
PAINTING, INC. AND COLOR NEW CO FOR ON-CALL PAINTING AND
REFINISHING SERVICES
7. APPROVE AGREEMENTS FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH HR GREEN
PACIFIC AND NV5, INC. FOR ON-CALL PUBLIC WORKS DEVELOPMENT
PLAN CHECK SERVICES
8. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH TERRA NOVA
PLANNING AND RESEARCH, INC. FOR ON-CALL PLANNING SERVICES
9. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH NAI
CONSULTING, INC. FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT
MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
10. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALPHA MEDIA FOR
MARKETING SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
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11. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH
COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR AVENUE 48
ARTS AND MUSIC LINE PROJECT NO. 2020-08
12. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES
WITH HGA TO ALLOCATE FUNDING FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES
FOR CULTURAL CAMPUS PROJECT NO. 2019-01
13. AWARD CONTRACT TO DESERT CONCEPTS CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR
CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WITHIN LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89-1, PROJECT NO. 2023-28; AND
AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO UTILIZE DESERT
CONCEPTS CONSTRUCTION, INC. AS A SELECT SOURCE FOR EXTRA
WORK AND ON-CALL MAINTENANCE SERVICES
14. AWARD CONTRACT TO HORIZON LIGHTING, INC. FOR CITYWIDE LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE WITHIN THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT 89-1, PROJECT NO. 2023-29; AND AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT TO UTILIZE HORIZON LIGHTING, INC. AS A SELECT
SOURCE FOR EXTRA WORK AND ON-CALL ELECTRICAL SERVICES
15. AWARD CONTRACT TO DESERT CONCEPTS CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR
PARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, PROJECT NO. 2023-30; AND
AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO UTILIZE DESERT
CONCEPTS CONSTRUCTION, INC. AS A SELECT SOURCE FOR EXTRA
WORK AND ON-CALL MAINTENANCE SERVICES
16. AWARD CONTRACT TO VINTAGE ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR SILVERROCK
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, PROJECT NO. 2023-31; AND AUTHORIZE THE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO UTILIZE VINTAGE ASSOCIATES, INC. AS
A SINGLE SOURCE FOR EXTRA WORK AND ON-CALL MAINTENANCE
SERVICES
17. ALLOCATE FUNDING AND AWARD CONTRACT TO SUPERIOR ROOFING
FOR THE CITY HALL ROOF REPAIR PROJECT NO. 2023-32, LOCATED AT
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA CITY HALL
18. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA
AND THE LA QUINTA CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
[RESOLUTION NO. 2024-025]
19. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING BENEFIT, CLASSIFICATION, AND
SALARY PLAN/SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
[RESOLUTION NO. 2024-026]
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20. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY'S PROJECT LIST FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2024/25 FOR SENATE BILL 1 — ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY
ACT 2017 FUNDING [RESOLUTION NO. 2024-027]
21. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED MAY 31, AND JUNE 7, 2024
22. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS
COMPANY DATED APRIL 12, MAY 10 AND 31, 2024
CONSENT CALENDAR COMMENTS AND VERBAL ANNOUNCEMENT
ITEMS NOS. 18 AND 19 — City Attorney Verbal Announcement:
City Attorney Ihrke reported, pursuant to the Brown Act [Government Code Section
54953, subdivision (c)(3)], prior to taking final action, the legislative body shall verbally
report a summary of a recommendation for a final action on the salaries, salary schedules
or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of any local agency executive, as
defined by Government Code Section 3511.1, subdivision (d), during the open meeting
in which the final action is to be taken.
ITEM NO. 18 — City Attorney Verbal Announcement
The recommendations are to approve Amendment No. 2 to Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between the City of La Quinta and the La Quinta City Employee
Association (LQCEA), which includes approval of classification and salary plan/schedule
for fiscal year 2024/25, effective July 1, 2024, as follows:
• Fiscal year 2024/25 Salary Schedule will adopt:
a. Citywide adjustment reflecting a 2.8% World at Work salary structure adjustment
b. Reduction of the number of steps of compensation from 10 to 8 for Decision
Bands A and B, and from 14 to 10 for Decision Bands C and D
The fringe benefits previously approved under the MOU include:
• Citywide health benefits cap of $2,272 per month, per employee;
• A $200 annual Wellness Dollar benefit per fiscal year, per employee
• Deferred Compensation Program $50 match per pay period, per employee
ITEM NO. 19 — City Attorney Verbal Announcement
The recommendations include approval of the classification and salary plan/schedule for
fiscal year 2024/25, effective July 1, 2024:
• Fiscal year 2024/25 Salary Schedule :
a. Citywide adjustment reflecting a 2.8% World at Work salary structure adjustment
b. Reduction of the number of steps of compensation from 10 to 8 for Decision
Bands A and B, and from 14 to 10 for Decision Bands C and D
The salaries for the nine management employee positions, or "local agency executives,"
as defined, effective July 1, 2024, are as follows:
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Position
Proposed Salary
Fiscal Year 2024/2025
City Manager
$283,341.70
City Clerk
$175,988.83
Community Services Deputy Director
$159,495.51
Design & Development Director
$208,248.12
Director (Business Unit/Housing Development)
$175,988.83
Finance Director
$175,988.83
Human Resources Deputy Director
$132,714.05
Public Safety Deputy Director
$159,495.51
Public Works Director/City Engineer
$200,183.30
The fringe benefits previously approved under the MOU include:
• Citywide health benefits cap of $2,272 per month, per employee;
• A $200 annual Wellness Dollar benefit per fiscal year, per employee
• Deferred Compensation Program $50 match per pay period, per employee
ITEM NOS. 18 and 19 — Council Comments:
Mayor Evans expressed her gratitude to the team for the collaboration on Amendment 2
to the MOU between the City and the LQCEA, and the World at Work salary structure
adjustment.
ITEM NOS. 8 and 9 — Council Comments:
Mayor Evans commended the work of Terra Nova Planning and Research, Inc., and NAI
Consulting, particularly the City's consultants for each, Nicole Criste and Lorissa Gruehl,
respectively.
ITEM NOS. 13, 14, 15, and 16 — Council Comments:
Mayor Evans requested that future agreements with on-call components include a defined
amount for on-call work, or a separate agreement for the on-call work.
Councilmember Fitzpatrick requested a quarterly report on any changes to existing
contracts.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Fitzpatrick to
approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-21 as presented, with Item Nos. 5, 18, 19, and
20 adopting Resolution Nos. 2024-024, 2024-025, 2024-026, and 2024-027, respectively.
Motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMENT ITEM NO. 22
COUNCILMEMBER McGARREY RECUSED HERSELF, AND SAID SHE WILL
ABSTAIN FROM THE DISCUSSION AND VOTE ON CONSENT CALENDAR
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ITEM NO. 22 DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STEMMING
FROM A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH HER EMPLOYER SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Fitzpatrick to
approve Consent Calendar Item No. 22 as presented. Motion passed: ayes — 4, noes —
0, abstain — 1 (McGarrey), absent — 0.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH COUNTY OF
RIVERSIDE FOR LIBRARY, MUSEUM, AND MAKERSPACE MANAGEMENT
Management Analyst Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
PRESENTER VIA TELECONFERENCE: Mike Franklin — Deputy Director, Riverside
County Office of Economic Development expressed his gratitude to be able to partner
with the City; and he looks forward to continuing to serve the La Quinta community.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/McGarrey
to approve a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with County of Riverside for
Library, Museum, and Makerspace management, effective fiscal year 2024/25, as
presented. Motion passed unanimously.
2. APPROVE COMMUNITY AWARDS PROGRAM CRITERIA AND
APPLICATIONS
Management Analyst Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
Council commended the Arts and Community Services Commission for their time and
efforts to revamp the City's awards program.
Council discussed modifying the criteria for the Distinguished Citizen and Community
Service awards, to allow non-residents to be recognized if they served La Quinta for a
minimum of two or three years; status of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
(RSVP) through Riverside County Office of Aging; reasoning for some awards being
awarded by the Arts and Community Services Commission (ACSC) and some awarded
by Council; frequency of issuing the awards during the year; benefit of recipients being
recognized at a City Council meeting; eligibility of deceased and/or former residents;
adding Pillars of the Community names to an existing panel in the Civic Center Park;
ability to use the GEM magazine for nominations; plans for logo; posting award
applications on website; discontinuing the practice of recipients of the County's Senior
Inspiration Award automatically becoming La Quinta Pillars of the Community; and
establishing a check-in process at public events for award recipients to be recognized.
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Council reached a consensus to amend the community awards program criteria and
applications as follows:
1. The ACSC shall recommend nominees to Council.
2. Council shall bestow awards in all four categories — Pillar of the Community, Junior
Inspiration and Youth Achievement, Distinguished Citizen, and Community
Service.
3. Deceased residents shall be eligible for Pillars of the Community, Distinguished
Citizen, and Community Service awards.
4. Non-residents shall be eligible for the Distinguished Citizen and Community
Service awards provided they have served the La Quinta community for a
minimum of three years.
5. Pillars of the Community must be La Quinta residents.
6. Recipients of the County's Senior Inspiration Award shall automatically become
eligible nominees for any of the City's awards, but shall not automatically become
a Pillar of the Community for La Quinta.
7. Pillars of the Community shall be added to one of the exterior monuments in the
Civic Center Park.
8. A check-in process shall be established for all award recipients to be recognized
at City public events.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Fitzpatrick to
approve Community Awards Program criteria and applications as amended in the
discussion above. Motion passed unanimously.
3. INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER
11.82 TO TITLE 11 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF
CATALYTIC CONVERTER(S) [ORDINANCE NO. 614]
Management Analyst Chastain introduced Lieutenant Frank Velasco with the Riverside
County Sheriff's Department, who presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
Council discussed restitution fees imposed by Riverside County Court system to
individuals convicted of this crime; penalties and fines the City is able to impose; law
enforcement's ability to recover catalytic converters at traffic stops; etching vehicle
identification numbers (VIN) on converters; manufacturers serializing catalytic converters
in the future; other car parts expected to be the focus of theft; aftermarket sale of catalytic
converters and the requirements of junkyards; the process Riverside County Sheriff
Deputies follow when they recover stolen catalytic converters; Riverside County Sheriff
policy for evidence protocol for unclaimed catalytic converters; how the City imposes and
collects fines for misdemeanor offenses; the ripple effect of this crime on victims; and the
mere possession of a converter without proof of ownership is the crime, whether a victim
is found or not.
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PUBLIC SPEAKER: Daryl Terrell, La Quinta — spoke of his two-year effort urging
Riverside County and County cities to adopt similar ordinances.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Sanchez/Fitzpatrick
to take up Ordinance No. 614 by title and number only and waive further reading adding
Chapter 11.82 to Title 11 of the La Quinta Municipal Code establishing regulations
prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic converters as presented. Motion passed
unanimously.
City Clerk Radeva read the following title of Ordinance No. 614 into the record:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 11.82 TO TITLE 11 OF THE LA QUINTA
MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS PROHIBITING THE
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER(S)
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Sanchez/Fitzpatrick
to introduce at first reading Ordinance No. 614 as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
4. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 BUDGET AND
ESTABLISH THE CITY'S APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT [RESOLUTION NO. 2024-028]
Finance Director Martinez presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Council discussed the City's outstanding pension obligation; criteria for spending
Measure G "General Fund" revenue; increasing the use of Measure G funding for capital
improvement projects; and the improved clarity of the budget report.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Sanchez/Fitzpatrick
to adopt Resolution No. 2024-028 to approve the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget and
establish the City's appropriations limit as presented:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 AND APPROVING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2024/25
Motion passed unanimously.
MAYOR EVANS CALLED FOR A BRIEF RECESS AT 6:04 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:19 P.M. WITH
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
STUDY SESSION — None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FISCAL YEARS 2024/25 THROUGH
2028/29 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM [RESOLUTION NO. 2024-029]
Public Works Director/City Engineer McKinney and Assistant Construction Manager Ayon
presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Council discussed its desire for a list of storm and drainage -related improvements
completed since 2014, and improvements yet to be completed, including the increased
amount of preventative maintenance over the years; status of reimbursement from FEMA
for storm -related expenditures; and anticipated future use of City reserve funds.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 6:32 P.M.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: None
Mayor Evans acknowledged a WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT received from La Quinta
resident Alena Callimanis in opposition of the proposed budget item related to a traffic
study on the Jefferson Street at Avenue 52 roundabout, which was distributed to Council,
made public, published on the City's website, and included in the public record of this
meeting.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 6:32 P.M.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/McGarrey to
adopt Resolution No. 2024-029 to approve fiscal years 2024/25 through 2028/29 Capital
Improvement Program as presented:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 THROUGH
2028/2029 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Motion passed unanimously.
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND DISTRICT
DIAGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89-1 [RESOLUTION NO. 2024-030]
Maintenance and Operations Superintendent Hansen presented the staff report, which is
on file in the Clerk's Office.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 6:40 P.M.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: None
Council discussed the growing amount needed to subsidize the landscape and lighting
annual maintenance and projects to keep La Quinta beautiful.
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MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 6:41 P.M.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Fitzpatrick to
adopt Resolution No. 2024-030 confirming the assessment and district diagram for the
Landscape and Lighting Assessment District 89-1 for fiscal year 2024/25, pursuant to the
Engineer's report as presented:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT 89-1 (PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF
1972)
Motion passed unanimously.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS — All reports are on file in the City Clerk's Office.
MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS
Mayor Evans reported on her attendance at the Cancer Survivors' Retreat; presenting a
proclamation to Mary Perry, retiring Public Information Officer for Desert Sands Unified
School District; Luna Grill ribbon cutting; Rotary meeting where Councilmember
McGarrey was honored as Rotarian of the Month; and the Emmy Awards.
Councilmember Fitzpatrick reported on her and Councilmember McGarrey's attendance
at the Chuckwalla National Monument public meeting.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
La Quinta's representative for 2024, Mayor Evans reported on her participation in the
following organizations' meetings:
• CVAG COACHELLA VALLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION
• CVAG ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
• VISIT GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION AND VISITORS' BUREAU
La Quinta's representative for 2024, Councilmember Fitzpatrick reported on her
participation in the following organization's meeting:
• RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
La Quinta's representative for 2024, Councilmember McGarrey reported on her
participation in the following organizations' meetings:
• IID ENERGY CONSUMERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE
• LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES — RIVERSIDE COUNTY DIVISION
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
La Quinta's representative for 2024, Mayor Pro Tem Pena reported on his participation in
the following organizations' meetings:
• CV MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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• CVAG PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
• CVAG HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE
La Quinta's representative for 2024, Councilmember Sanchez reported on his
participation in the following organization's meeting:
• SO. CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
McGarrey/Fitzpatrick to adjourn at 7:09 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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