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CC Minutes 2024 Talus-SRR [1] Anticipated Litigation - Feb. 20 - June 4CLOSED SESSION 1. 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) 2. Added at Confirmation of Agenda »= 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 3:34 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:07 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 — Council took the following action on this item: MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers McGarrey/Fitzpatrick to authorize the City Attorney to initiate litigation with the coordination of the City Attorney's Office. Motion passed unanimously. City Attorney Ihrke noted that upon the formal commencement and filing of litigation, the name of the action, defendants, and other particulars of the litigation may be disclosed upon inquiry. • Added at Confirmation of Agenda »> CLOSED SESSION ITEM NO. 2 — Council will continue consideration of this item after the open portion session of the meeting. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember McGarrey led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA — None ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. INTRODUCE RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT SERGEANT PATRICK (PAT) MUSHINSKIE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 of 7 FEBRUARY 20, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024 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 — Confirmed CLOSED SESSION 1. 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 3:32 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:07 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Ihrke reported the authorization to initiate litigation as reported out for Closed Session Item No.1 from the February 20, 2024, Council meeting remains in place, and no new action was taken tonight for Closed Session Item No. 1 that requires additional reporting pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1 (Brown Act). PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Pena led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA City Clerk Radeva said WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS were received from Renee Coffey and Jessica and Joe Klein, regarding the rules and regulations of the Coachella Valley Animal Campus (CVAC) and in support of a no -kill animal shelter, 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 1 of 10 MARCH 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 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 Mayor Pro Tem Pena said he will recuse himself from discussion and vote on Consent Calendar Item No. 7 due to a potential conflict of interest stemming from the proximity of real property to the project location and requested that it be pulled for a separate vote. Councilmember Fitzpatrick asked to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 3 for a separate vote. Mayor Evans said she will comment on Consent Calendar Item No. 10. Council concurred. CLOSED SESSION 1. 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 3:32 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:06 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Evans reported Council will reconvene Closed Session to continue consideration of Closed Session Item No. 1 after the Open Session portion of the meeting. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Sanchez led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 1 of 10 MARCH 19, 2024 La Quinta's representative for 2024, Councilmember McGarrey reported on her participation in the following organizations' meetings: • COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY • IID ENERGY CONSUMERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE La Quinta's representative for 2024, Councilmember Sanchez reported on his participation in the following organization's meeting: • DESERT SANDS SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE (Evans & Sanchez) CLOSED SESSION — Continued 1. 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 7:20 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 8:07 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Ihrke reported the authorization to initiate litigation as reported out for Closed Session Item No.1 from the February 20, 2024, Council meeting remains in place, and no new action was taken tonight for Closed Session Item No. 1 that requires additional 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/McGarrey to adjourn at 8:07 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 10 of 10 MARCH 19, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024 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, 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. 15 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. Councilmember McGarrey and Mayor Evans said they will comment on Consent Calendar Item No. 4 related to setting compensation for City Boards, Commissions, and Committees. Council concurred. CLOSED SESSION 1. 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) 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) 3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (QUARTERLY REVIEW) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957, COUNCIL APPOINTED POSITION — CITY MANAGER COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING AND MOVED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:02 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 1 of 8 APRIL 2, 2024 MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:02 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 new reportable action on this matter. The authorization to initiate litigation as reported out for Closed Session Item No. 1 from the February 20, 2024, Council meeting remains in place, and no new action was taken tonight for Closed Session Item No. 1 that requires additional reporting. • CLOSED SESSION ITEM NO. 2 — Council took the following action on this item: MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Fitzpatrick authorizing the City Attorney's Office to approve a settlement of litigation prior to commencement of judicial proceedings. Motion passed unanimously. If and when a settlement agreement is executed, upon inquiry of any person, the terms and conditions of the agreement are subject to disclosure and would be available for inspection as a public record in accordance with the California Public Records Act (Government Code § 7920.000 et seq.). • CLOSED SESSION ITEM NO. 3 — Council will reconvene Closed Session after the Open Session portion of the meeting to consider this item. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Fitzpatrick led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA City Clerk Radeva said WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS were received from La Quinta resident Jessica Klein regarding the Coachella Valley Animal Campus (CVAC) shelter, which was distributed to Council, made public, published on the City's website, and included in the public record of this meeting. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Jessica Klein, La Quinta — provided a hand-out with questions regarding the CVAC animal shelter; updated Council on her recent positive dog adoption experience from the Humane Society of the Desert animal shelter in Desert Hot Springs; said CVAC could learn from them; noted that CVAC turned down offers from Big Dog Ranch in Florida and Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah who proposed to take dogs to help with overcrowding and provide training for staff; and requested that CVAC be put on a future agenda for a full discussion. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 of 8 APRIL 2, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024 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 Councilmembers McGarrey and Fitzpatrick said they would like to comment on Consent Calendar Items No. 13 and No. 5, respectively. Mayor Evans requested to move up Departmental Report Item No. 1 related to Talus Project Status after Announcements, Presentations, and Written Communications section of the Agenda. Council concurred. CLOSED SESSION 1. 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 3:32 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:04 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Evans said Council will reconvene Closed Session after the Open Session portion of the meeting to continue consideration of Closed Session Item No. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember McGarrey led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 1 of 8 APRIL 16, 2024 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 — EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, RIVERSIDE COUNTY DIVISION • RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Council discussed the importance of Coachella Valley elected officials meeting outside of IID committee meetings to discuss energy matters. CLOSED SESSION — Continued 1. 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 6:45 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:45 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 new reportable action on this matter. The authorization to initiate litigation as reported out for Closed Session Item No. 1 from the February 20, 2024, Council meeting remains in place, and no new action was taken tonight for Closed Session Item No. 1 that requires additional reporting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers McGarrey/Fitzpatrick to adjourn at 7:46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, V MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8 of 8 APRIL 16, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2024 CALL TO ORDER A special meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Mayor Evans. PRESENT: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, McGarrey, Pena, Sanchez, and Mayor Evans ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA PUBLIC SPEAKER: Richard Gray, La Quinta — said the Adams Park fence should be continuous and not have openings so that children can't run after a ball or a dog and into the street; speed limit signs near Adams Park are difficult for drivers to see; suggested a frequently asked questions (FAQs) section is added to the City's website to help the public navigate easier through locating information; and requested the City provide an update on the status of the SilverRock/Talus project. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Melissa Labayog, La Quinta — expressed concerns about short-term vacation rentals (STVRs), recent code updates adopted on December 5, 2023, via Ordinance No. 607, and special events being held in residential areas; and requested a meeting with Members of the City Council to express her concerns further. City Clerk Radeva said WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS were received from La Quinta resident Claudia Snyder, providing comments regarding La Quinta City Council and Staff, which were distributed to Council, made public, published on the City's website, and included in the public record of this meeting. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — Confirmed PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Evans led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. CLOSED SESSION 1. 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) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING Page 1 of 2 MAY 1, 2024 COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING AND MOVED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:10 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 5:55 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 new reportable action on this matter. The authorization to initiate litigation as reported out for Closed Session Item No. 1 from the February 20, 2024, Council meeting remains in place, and no new action was taken tonight for Closed Session Item No. 1 that requires additional reporting. MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS Mayor Evans commended the great turnout at the City's 42nd birthday picnic celebration held this past Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Civic Center Campus. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Sanchez to adjourn at 5:57 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, (1 MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING Page 2 of 2 MAY 1, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024 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 — Confirmed CLOSED SESSION 1. 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 3:01 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:02 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Evans said Council will reconvene Closed Session after the Open Session portion of the meeting to continue consideration of Closed Session Item No. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Pena led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA PUBLIC SPEAKER: Steve Cherry, La Quinta — recommended that Council collaborate with SunLine Transit Agency to (1) add a trial bus route service along Madison Street from Highway 111 to Avenue 60 to determine its viability on whether it should be added as a permanent route to the existing bus routes and (2) provide hop -on -hop -off public transit services along Highway 111, between Washington and Jefferson Streets; and commented on Highway 111 businesses' signage. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 1 of 7 MAY 7, 2024 Councilmembers reported on their attendance at the Rutan & Tucker reception dinner event held on May 1, 2024. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS La Quinta's representative for 2024, Mayor Evans reported on her participation in the following organizations' meetings: • CVAG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE • SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS La Quinta's representative for 2024, Councilmember Fitzpatrick reported on her participation in the following organization's meeting: • CVAG TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE La Quinta's representative for 2024, Councilmember Sanchez reported on his participation in the following organization's meeting: • ANIMAL CAMPUS COMMISSION Councilmember Sanchez said he will be applying to serve on SCAG Transportation Committee to fulfill the service requirements as the area's representative. Councilmember Sanchez noted that he and Councilmember Fitzpatrick met with staff to discuss the City's contract with Riverside County for animal services and this item will be scheduled for Council consideration in the near future. CLOSED SESSION — Continued 1. 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 4:58 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:39 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 new reportable action on this matter. The authorization to initiate litigation as reported out for Closed Session Item No. 1 from the February 20, 2024, Council meeting remains in place, and no new action was taken tonight for Closed Session Item No. 1 that requires additional reporting. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 of 7 MAY 7, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024 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 City Manager McMillen said the proposed 2024 Legislative Policy Guide under consideration on tonight's agenda as Business Session Item No. 1 was revised and a redlined handout was distributed to Council, made public, published on the City's website, and included in the public record of this meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Pena said he will recuse himself from discussion and vote on Business Session Item No. 2 related to approval of agreement for contract services with Desert Recreation District for management and operations of the Fritz Burns Pool due to a potential conflict of interest stemming from the proximity of his real property to the project location. Councilmember Fitzpatrick said she would comment on Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5 and 6 related to slurry seal improvements at various locations citywide and pavement rehabilitation of Dune Palms Road, from Miles Avenue to Fred Waring Drive. Council concurred. CLOSED SESSION 1. 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) 2. 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 1 of 9 MAY 21, 2024 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 4:03 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: The following was reported from Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1 (Brown Act): • CLOSED SESSION ITEM NO. 1 — Mayor Evans reported Council will reconvene Closed Session to continue consideration of this after the Open Session portion of the meeting; and • CLOSED SESSION ITEM NO. 2 — City Attorney Ihrke reported Council concluded consideration of this item, and no actions were taken on this item that require reporting pursuant to the Brown Act. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Sanchez led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA City Clerk Radeva said WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS were received from The La Quinta Financial Advisory Commission recommending Council consider revised project funding allocations utilizing Measure G revenues for the 5-year Capital Improvement Program encompassing fiscal years 2024/25 through 2028/29, which were distributed to Council, made public, published on the City's website, and included in the public record of this meeting. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Steve Moline, La Quinta — expressed concern regarding traffic enforcement, particularly red-light runners, speeders, and illegal U-turns; and suggests an increase in enforcement. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Jaanai Benitez -Santiago, La Quinta — advocated for youth vaping prevention; requested that La Quinta strictly enforce the ban; and suggested a City license be required for tobacco retailers. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mia Galleher, La Quinta — a youth health advocate; opposed to youth vaping and tobacco use; tobacco being sold to youth under 21-years of age; and encouraged the City to institute a tobacco license. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Janete Avila — a behavior technician; stated 30 tobacco retailers operate in La Quinta, many near the La Quinta High School; and urged the Council to institute a comprehensive local tobacco retail license. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 of 9 MAY 21, 2024 La Quinta's representative for 2024, Councilmember Sanchez reported on his participation in the following organizations' meetings: • ANIMAL CAMPUS COMMISSION • CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY Council repeated their concerns on League of California Cities position on policies; and directed staff to place an item for Council consideration at a future meeting to discuss the value of membership and return on investment; and, requested information on the Contract Cities organization. CLOSED SESSION — Continued 1. 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 9:22 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 10:10 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 new reportable action on this matter. The authorization to initiate litigation as reported out for Closed Session Item No. 1 from the February 20, 2024 Council meeting, remains in place, and no new action was taken tonight for Closed Session Item No. 1 that requires additional reporting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Sanchez to adjourn at 10:11 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9 of 9 MAY 21, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024 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 Mayor Pro Tenn Pena said he will recuse himself from discussion and vote on Consent Calendar Item No. 5, related to an agreement with Ocean Springs Tech, Inc. for Fritz Burns pool and La Quinta park maintenance services, due to a potential conflict of interest stemming from the proximity of his real property to the Fritz Burns pool; and requested that it be pulled for a separate vote. Councilmember Fitzpatrick said she would comment on Consent Calendar Item No. 1. Mayor Evans requested to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 9, related to the proposed designation and protection of certain lands as the Chuckwalla National Monument, and consider it as Business Session Item No. 1 on tonight's agenda. Mayor Evans said she would comment on Consent Calendar Item No. 12. Mayor Evans requested to move and consider Departmental Report Item No. 1, related to the Talus project, former SilverRock Resort, before the Announcements, Presentations, and Written Communications section of the agenda. Council concurred. CLOSED SESSION 1. 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) 2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6; CITY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: CARLA TRIPLETT, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER; AND EMPLOYEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 1 of 11 JUNE 4, 2024 ORGANIZATION: LA QUINTA CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION, AND UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING AND MOVED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:04 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: 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 Councilmember Fitzpatrick led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA PUBLIC SPEAKER: Tamara Canedo, President and Sensei of Seiden-Juku — explained that as a result of a presentation she made before Council, Craig Johnson of Jewish Family Services contacted her, resulting in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will provide therapy to participants in her program; planning the Coachella Valley First Annual Para -Karate Tournament on July 13, 2024; thanked Council for previous support; and invited Council to attend. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Steve Cherry, La Quinta — Recommended that Council collaborate with SunLine Transit Agency to (1) add a trial bus route service along Madison Street from Highway 111 to Avenue 60 to determine its viability on whether it should be added as a permanent route to the existing bus routes; (2) provide hop-on/hop-off public transit services along Highway 111, between Washington and Jefferson Streets; (3) requested a service for home delivery of purchases; and (4) provided suggestions for improved business signage along the Highway 111 corridor. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Melissa Labayog, La Quinta — concerned about Code Enforcement inequalities; expressed appreciation for City Manager McMillen's responsiveness; requested that public speakers be permitted to show videos at Council meetings; and opposes large special events in residential areas and intends to provide input when special event permit (SPEV) regulations are brought back to Council for further consideration. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Lynne Daniels, La Quinta — offered her experience with events and short-term vacation rentals in developing any new SPEV regulations; offered all a Happy Tourism Week; and listed the tourist amenities available in La Quinta. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 1 of 11 JUNE 4, 2024