2025 05 06 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
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 Pena said he will recuse himself and abstain from participating in the
discussion and vote on Consent Calendar Item No. 4, related to the Fritz Burns Park
Improvements Project No. 2021-02, due to a potential conflict of interest stemming from
the proximity of real property to this project, and requested that it be pulled for a separate
vote.
Councilmembers said they will comment on selected Consent Calendar items.
Council concurred.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION;
PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54956.9;
CASES NAMES AND NUMBERS — MULTIPLE (listed below, all in U.S.
Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware)
CASE NAME:
CASE NUMBER
SilverRock Development Company, LLC
24-11647
SilverRock Lifestyle Residences, LLC
24-11648
SilverRock Lodging, LLC
24-11650
SilverRock Luxury Residences, LLC
24-11652
SilverRock Phase I, LLC
24-11654
RGC PA 789, LLC
24-11657
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION;
PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54956.9;
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NAME OF CASE: CITY OF LA QUINTA V. SILVERROCK DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY, ET AL. (RIVERSIDE COUNTY SUP. CT. CASE NO.
CVPS2404750)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6; CITY DESIGNATED
REPRESENTATIVE: CARLA TRIPLETT, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPUTY
DIRECTOR; AND EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: LA QUINTA CITY
EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING AND
MOVED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:02 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:05 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Evans said Council will recess back to Closed Session after the Open session
portion of tonight's agenda to continue consideration of Closed Session Item Nos. 1 and 2.
City Attorney Ihrke said Council completed consideration of Closed Session Item No. 3
and there were no actions taken that require reporting pursuant to Government Code
section 54957.1 (Brown Act):
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem McGarrey led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Catherine Bray, La Quinta — spoke about the expected closing of
the Village post office (the property is owned by the adjacent Tower Market and was
leased by the United States Postal Service); and asked that the City contact USPS to
request relocating the Village post office in another Village building, instead of closing it.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. SILVERROCK (FORMERLY TALUS) DEVELOPMENT PROJECT — STATUS
UPDATE
City Attorney Ihrke said on August 5, 2024, SilverRock Development Company LLC and
its affiliates (debtors), collectively referred to as "SDC," voluntarily petitioned for Chapter
11 bankruptcy in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware; and per Council's direction and
approval, the City retained Special Counsel who has continuously been working with the
City Manager and City Attorney throughout these proceedings. Prior Announcements
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regarding the bankruptcy case are available on the City's website at
www.laquintaca.gov/taluslq.
Mr. Ihrke noted there were no new updates to be reported tonight on the bankruptcy cases
as there have been no hearings held in open court since the last update provided at the
April 15, 2025, Council meeting.
2. INTRODUCE NEW AND PROMOTED CITY STAFF MEMBERS
City Manager McMillen introduced the following new and promoted City employees, listed
in the order in which they were announced:
New Hires:
• Brandy Jimenez, Permit Technician, Design and Development Department
• Nathan Lynch, Animal Control/Code Compliance Supervisor, Code Compliance
Division
Promotions:
• Benjamin Tellez, Maintenance and Operations Crew Leader, Public Works
Department, Parks Division
• Jose Reyes-Zuniga, Traffic Signal Technician, Public Works Department, Traffic
Division
• Nadia Fuentes, Records Technician, City Clerk's Office
• Ramses Sevilla Castro, Senior Maintenance and Operations Worker, Public Works
Department, Parks Division
• Osvaldo Vargas Valencia, Senior Maintenance and Operations Worker, Public
Works Department, Facilities Division
3. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION COMMENDING LA QUINTA EMPLOYEES
OSVALDO VARGAS VALENCIA, ALFRED BERUMEN, JORGE VIZCARRA,
SCOTT HAMILTON, AND JOSEPH PALAFOX FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND
UNWAVERING SERVICE IN PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO PRESERVE LIFE
AND SAFETY
Council presented Certificates of Recognition commending several City staff members for
their dedication and unwavering service in providing assistance to preserve life and safety
on April 15, 2025, during a vehicle accident near City Hall.
4. CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM PROGRAM UPDATE BY CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OFFICER CINDY BURRESON
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Burreson gave a brief overview of the activities, programs,
field trips, camps, and special events offered by the Children's Discovery Museum of the
Desert; attendance, membership, and admission fees; transportation assistance received
from the local school districts; increased accessibility; becoming a certified autism center
in collaboration with the Visit Greater Palm Springs' initiative; Zen lawn for yoga;
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upcoming Garden Cocktail and Tea Party fundraiser on June 14, 2025, at the Cache
Estate in Indio; asked Council to participate on the Museum's Board; explore
opportunities to include funding for the Museum in future budgets; the main gallery
remodel is completed; and future remodel and improvement plans are geared towards
middle- and high-school aged children, and will include stations for 3-D printing, music
creation, sewing, embroidery, life skills classes, etc., and partnering with local businesses
to offer apprenticeships.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DATED APRIL 15, 2025
2. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 622 ON SECOND READING AMENDING SECTIONS
8.02.020 AND 8.06.020 OF TITLE 8 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
EXEMPT FROM PERMIT FENCES NOT OVER 7 FEET
3. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR ONE MAINTENANCE AND
OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA
STORMWATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 14 — 16, 2025
4. »> Pulled for a separate vote by Councilmember Pena
APPROVE PURCHASE OF (1) WATER PLAY STRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT
FROM VORTEX AQUATIC STRUCTURES INTERNATIONAL; (2) SHADE
STRUCTURES FROM ICON SHELTER SYSTEMS, INC; AND (3) SEATS,
BENCHES, TABLES, AND BIKE STAND FROM SPRUCE AND GANDER, INC
FOR THE FRITZ BURNS PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2021-02
5. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PLACE
COLLECTION COSTS FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES AT SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLING ON TAX ROLLS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
[RESOLUTION NO. 2025-011]
6. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH GREATER
COACHELLA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR FISCAL YEAR
2025/26
7. APPROVE ALPHA MEDIA MARKETING SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR
2025/26
8. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH TRITON
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC FOR ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS,
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT FOR CABLECAST TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM
TO RECORD, STREAM, AND ARCHIVE PUBLIC MEETINGS VIDEOS
9. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH MULLHOLLAND
CONSULTING, INC FOR MISCELLANEOUS RETENTION BASIN
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IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO 2023-35 FOR EVALUATION AND DESIGN
SERVICES
10. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH RY+AO AND
AUTHORIZE ALL PHASES TO PROVIDE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE FOR X-PARK BUILDING AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2023-08
11. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES
WITH TY LIN INTERNATIONAL FOR THE DUNE PALMS ROAD BRIDGE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2011-05
12. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES
WITH DESERT LIMNOLOGISTS DBA SOUTHWEST AQUATICS, INC FOR
VARIOUS LAKE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND ON -CALL SERVICES; AND
AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO UTILIZE THIS VENDOR
AS SELECT SOURCE FOR ON -CALL LAKE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
SERVICES
13. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH VARIABLE
SPEED SOLUTIONS, INC FOR MISCELLANEOUS LAKE MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR SERVICES
14. RECEIVE AND FILE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT WITH HORIZON
LIGHTING, INC FOR CITYWIDE LIGHTING MAINTENANCE SERVICES
PROJECT NO. 2023-29 AND ON -CALL SERVICES WITHIN THE LANDSCAPE
AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
AND RELATED COMPENSATION; AND AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT TO UTILIZE THIS VENDOR AS SELECT SOURCE FOR ON -
CALL ELECTRICAL SERVICES
15. RECEIVE AND FILE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT WITH VINTAGE
ASSOCIATES, INC FOR SILVERROCK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
PROJECT NO. 2023-31 AND ON -CALL MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 AND RELATED COMPENSATION; AND AUTHORIZE
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO UTILIZE THIS VENDOR AS SELECT
SOURCE FOR ON -CALL MAINTENANCE SERVICES
16. RECEIVE AND FILE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT WITH DESERT
CONCEPTS CONSTRUCTION, INC FOR PARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
SERVICES PROJECT NO. 2023-30 AND ON -CALL LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 AND RELATED
COMPENSATION; AND AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO
UTILIZE THIS VENDOR AS SELECT SOURCE FOR ON -CALL MAINTENANCE
SERVICES
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17. RECEIVE AND FILE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO CONTRACT WITH DESERT
CONCEPTS CONSTRUCTION, INC FOR CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE WITHIN THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT 89-1 PROJECT NO. 2023-28 AND ON -CALL LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 AND RELATED
COMPENSATION; AND AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO
UTILIZE THIS VENDOR AS SELECT SOURCE FOR ON -CALL MAINTENANCE
SERVICES
18. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED
JANUARY 31, 2025
19. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
20. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED APRIL 11 AND 18, 2025
CONSENT CALENDAR — COMMENTS
ITEM NOs. 14, 15, 16, and 17: Councilmember Fitzpatrick said reports are
comprehensive and well -written.
ITEM NO. 6: Mayor Evans said she appreciates the importance of this report and MOU
with Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce for fiscal year 2025/26.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/McGarrey
to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 — 3 and 5 — 20 as presented, with Item No. 1
adopting Ordinance No. 622, and Item No. 5 adopting Resolution No. 2025-011. Motion
passed unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 4 — pulled for a separate vote
COUNCILMEMBER PENA RECUSED HIMSELF, AND SAID HE WILL ABSTAIN
FROM THE DISCUSSION AND VOTE ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 4
DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STEMMING FROM THE
PROXIMITY OF HIS REAL PROPERTY TO THE FRITZ BURNS PARK
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/McGarrey
to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 4 as presented. Motion passed: ayes — 4, noes —
0, abstain — 1 (Pena), absent — 0.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO PROVIDE
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025/26 AND 2026/27
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Public Safety Management Analyst Chastain presented the staff report, which is on file in
the Clerk's Office.
PRESENTER: Francisco (Frank) Velasco, Lieutenant with Riverside County Sheriff's
Department — explained the chain of command; reasons for the significant salary and
benefit increases; how costs are being managed; the exceptional level of service provided
to La Quinta; recruitment difficulties across all law enforcement agencies, but improving
in the desert; service levels of coverage in La Quinta; and the level of support both fiscally
and morally the City provides to its law enforcement results in Deputies wanting to work
in La Quinta.
Council discussed law enforcement recruitment; comparison of La Quinta level of law
enforcement coverage versus other desert cities; maximizing savings without
compromising service; software update status; appreciation of responsiveness of
Officers, their involvement in the community, and communication with City staff; and
recognition of former Councilmember Dr. Robert Radi for his foresight regarding the
benefits of the public safety camera system in preventing and solving crime.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Fitzpatrick to
approve agreement with the County of Riverside to provide law enforcement services for
fiscal years 2025/26 and 2027/28, as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
2. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH JNS NEXT FOR
MARKETING AND MEDIA SERVICES
Marketing Manager Graham presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
PRESENTER: Gary Sage, President and CEO of JNS Next — provided a brief overview
of the company's growth and service specialties, noting the company has grown
substantially over the last 3 years; explained the staff members and service levels
dedicated to La Quinta; travel and visitors levels and patterns, and its effects on marketing
strategies.
Council discussed media -buys; media -buys cost efficiencies when combined with Visit
Greater Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce buys; marketing for area events; airline
responses to reduced U.S. travel; airlines flying into Palm Springs Airport; drive market
focus; and summer months marketing targeting on families; and economic development
marketing strategies and collaborations with the Chamber.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Sanchez/Pena to
approve agreement for contract services with JNS Next for marketing and media services,
as presented; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Motion passed
unanimously.
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STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSS ADDING CHAPTER 11.46 TO TITLE 11 OF THE LA QUINTA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATING OF UNAUTHORIZED
CAMPING WITHIN THE CITY
Public Safety Deputy Director Mendez and Public Safety Management Analyst Chastain
presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Council discussed the definition of camping; the 72-hour camping allowance; application
to both public and private property; aligning this ordinance with other local cities;
involvement of City's Code Enforcement staff; CVAG review of ordinance; campers in
business parking lots; law applies to establishing dwellings or storage, not being
homeless or loitering; partnerships with local homeless service agencies; inability to use
Housing Authority funds for staff dedicated to addressing homelessness; these new
regulations do not apply to families camping in their backyard; new signage; patrol of
camping along CV Link; use of high pitch sound devices to deter camping/loitering under
bridges and along CV Link; cameras under bridges and along CV Link; continue to
operate from compassion — using the code as a last resort; cost to City of removing
encampments; unhoused population migrating between cities; housing assistance
vouchers being the biggest block to housing; and use of all possible housing assistance
agencies.
PRESENTER: Francisco (Frank) Velasco, Lieutenant with Riverside County Sheriff's
Department — explained the resources the new code will provide; results if campers refuse
to vacate, or accept services offered; difference between campers and homeless;
problems with camps under local bridges; compassionate, firm, and fair personal
relationships between law enforcement Officers and local homeless population; and La
Quinta's unhoused population based on the last report is 8.
Council reached a consensus and directed staff to re-examine and clarify the 72-hour
camping allowance; add reference to prohibition of alcohol consumption in public; update
signage, and in future, consider installing cameras in problem areas.
MAYOR EVANS CALLED FOR A BRIEF RECESS AT 5:58 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:06 P.M. WITH
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
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2. DISCUSS ENFORCEMENT OF ANIMAL LEASH REGULATIONS
Animal Services/Code Compliance Supervisor Lynch and Senior Code Compliance
Officer Woods presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Council discussed continued non-compliance with unleashed dogs at City parks; law
work-arounds being utilized such as extended leash lengths and electronic controls;
compliance at SilverRock park has been problematic; conditions under which violations
are issued; circumstances of dog misbehavior or aggression; liability of leashed dog
owners for its reaction to off -leash dogs; dog licensing checks; difference in penalty and
citation fines for off -leash offenses in parks and on streets; increasing penalty fees;
reasonable compliance necessary before City considers building a dog park at
SilverRock; serious safety issue untenable; ongoing plan to patrol; use of cameras as
deterrent or evidence against leash law violators; signs stating fines and consequences;
GEM article explaining reasons for fines and strict enforcement; Code Compliance on
nights and weekends; and ability to enforce City leash law on CVWD and BLM land at the
top of the Cove.
Council reached a consensus to support staff's three -pronged approach to gain
compliance of off -leash law — making fines for violations at parks and on streets
consistent, continue intermittent and proactive patrols to monitor compliance, and
possibly opening a new dog park or at existing park(s); and directed staff to research
increasing off -leash fines, graduating fine increases for each additional offense.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS — All reports are on file in the City Clerk's Office.
MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS
Mayor Evans reported on her, and other Councilmembers' attendance at the City's 43rd
Birthday Picnic; St. Jude's house give-away; Dune Palms Bridge ribbon cutting; La Quinta
High School's information technology/communications academy graduation; Living
Desert celebration of the greater Palm Springs area as an autism destination; the Easter
Egg Hunt; Leadership Coachella Valley Government Day presentation; Partners Against
Violence open house; Riverside County economic update; and her update given at Sun
City Del Web.
Councilmember Pena reported on his, and other Councilmembers' attendance at the
ribbon cutting for the Women's and Children's Center and asked staff to research
providing City art for public areas of the facility on a rotating basis — Council concurred;
SCAG Conference; and, Desert Rodeo ribbon cutting.
Councilmember Sanchez reported on his attendance at the United Way event.
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REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
La Quinta's representative for 2025, Mayor Evans reported on her participation in the
following organization's meeting:
• CVAG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
La Quinta's representative for 2025, Councilmember Fitzpatrick reported on her
participation in the following organization's meeting:
• CV UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE (Fitzpatrick & Pena)
La Quinta's representative for 2025, Mayor Pro Tem McGarrey reported on her
participation in the following organization's meeting:
• LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES — EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY DIVISION
La Quinta's representative for 2025, Councilmember Pena reported on his participation
in the following organizations' meetings:
• COACHELLA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE (Fitzpatrick & Pena)
• GREATER CV CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INFORMATION EXCHANGE
COMMITTEE (filled in for Councilmember Sanchez)
La Quinta's representative for 2025, Councilmember Sanchez reported on his
participation in the following organization's meeting:
• SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
CLOSED SESSION — Continued
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION;
PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54956.9;
CASES NAMES AND NUMBERS — MULTIPLE (listed below, all in U.S.
Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware)
CASE NAME:
CASE NUMBER
SilverRock Development Company, LLC
24-11647
SilverRock Lifestyle Residences, LLC
24-11648
SilverRock Lodging, LLC
24-11650
SilverRock Luxury Residences, LLC
24-11652
SilverRock Phase I, LLC
24-11654
RGC PA 789, LLC
24-11657
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION;
PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54956.9;
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NAME OF CASE: CITY OF LA QUINTA V. SILVERROCK DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY, ET AL. (RIVERSIDE COUNTY SUP. CT. CASE NO.
CVPS2404750)
COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING AND
MOVED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 6:56 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL MEETING AT 8:06 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 54957.1
(Brown Act):
• CLOSED SESSION ITEM NO. 1 — no reportable action;
Council's authorization remains in place for the City Attorney, in coordination with the City
Attorney's Office and Special Counsel, to defend and protect the interests of the City in
the multiple bankruptcy cases filed by SilverRock Development Company and its
responsive affiliates as reported out for Closed Session Item No. 2 from the August 6,
2024, Council meeting.
• CLOSED SESSION ITEM NO. 2 — no reportable action
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
McGarrey/Fitzpatrick to adjourn at 8:07 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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