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2025 06 03 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 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 City Clerk Radeva said a HAND-OUT was distributed noting the total compensation under Consent Calendar Item No. 6 related to the proposed agreement with Vintage Electric for on -call electrical services, listed on page 81 of the agenda packet, was revised from $2,100,000 million to $300,000 dollars per fiscal year, to match the correct compensation listed in the staff report and Exhibit B of the agreement. Mayor Evans said she will comment on Consent Calendar Item No. 4. Council concurred. CLOSED SESSION 1. 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 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION; PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9; NAME OF CASE: CITY OF LA QUINTA V. SILVERROCK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, ET AL. (RIVERSIDE COUNTY SUP. CT. CASE NO. CVPS2404750) 3. 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) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 1 of 10 JUNE 3, 2025 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 COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING AND MOVED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:03 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:01 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; • CLOSED SESSION ITEM NO. 2 — no reportable action; • CLOSED SESSION ITEM NO. 3 — no reportable action; and 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Sanchez led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA PUBLIC SPEAKER: Alena Callimanis, La Quinta — Program Coordinator with the Read with Me volunteer program, which assists children from low income, limited English speaking environments to develop to their fullest potential by learning to read, comprehend, and speak English; provided an update on the volunteer program; books distributions to children; collaborations with schools in La Quinta; thanked the City for its support and assistance in promoting the program through publications and advertisements; and noted information on the volunteer program is available at https://www.readwithmevolunteer.org/. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Ryan Sheppard, La Quinta — described uses of the Flock license plate reader camera systems by outside agencies including immigration agencies without warrants; asked that access to La Quinta's system be used locally only — no access CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 of 10 JUNE 3, 2025 permitted to other agencies; and the system has near limitless potential for public surveillance which erodes citizen privacy. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Laurel Huiras, La Quinta — wishes to distribute at City events, or other means recommended by Council, note cards with images of watercolor prints from the estate of Colonel Mitchell Paige. Mayor Evans said that staff would work with Ms. Huiras to determine what can be done. City Clerk Radeva said WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS were received from La Quinta resident Mary Mann requesting halting the building of the wildlife fence along the Santa Rosa Mountains per the Club at Coral Mountain Specific Plan 2003-067, Amendment 5, and providing general comments regarding this development, 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. 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 regarding the bankruptcy case are available on the City's website at www.Iaquintaca.gov/talus. Mr. Ihrke noted there were no new updates to be reported on the bankruptcy cases as there have been no hearings held in open court since the last update provided at the May 20, 2025, Council meeting. Regarding the bankruptcy process, pursuant to prior U.S. Bankruptcy Court authorizations, and as previously announced, the Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO) retained Jones, Land, LaSalle (JLL) to provide marketing services for the project to secure a future developer. Multiple meetings have been held between the debtors, CRO, City, and their respective representatives, pursuant to the Court -approved Bid Procedures (March 2025), related to a Court deadline (May 30, 2025), whereby the debtors will request the Court to approve what is known as a "stalking horse," which in the bankruptcy context generally means a party that is incentivized to submit a bid to buy the debtors estate. However, being selected as a stalking horse is not a guaranty that this party will ultimately be the successful bidder or developer, as the Court -approved process allows for other potential buyers and developers to submit bids and proposals after a stalking horse is selected. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 of 10 JUNE 3, 2025 Note: The next Omnibus Hearing date before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court is set for June 24, 2025. 2. LA QUINTA ART CELEBRATION (LQAC) — NOVEMBER 2024 AND MARCH 2025 EVENT SUMMARY PRESENTATION BY EVENT PRODUCER PAUL ANDERSON WITH SCOPE EVENTS Chief Executive Officer Paul Anderson with SCOPE Events, LLC, event producer of the LQAC gave a brief presentation on the success of the events; amazing volunteers; new London promotion company; artists have rated the March 2025 show number one in the country; artists' and patrons' comments and feedback; and new artist portal to sign up for the LQAC events. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DATED MAY 20, 2025 2. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 623 ON SECOND READING ADDING CHAPTER 11.46 TO TITLE 11 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO REGULATING UNAUTHORIZED CAMPING WITHIN THE CITY 3. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO: (A) APPROVE PRELIMINARY FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89-1, AND (B) DECLARE INTENT TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89-1 [RESOLUTION NOS. 2025-012 AND 2025-013] 4. APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR THE SIGNAL AND CROSSWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2024-18 AND INCREASE ST. FRANCIS SPENDING AUTHORITY 5. AWARD CONTRACT TO ROY ALLAN SLURRY SEAL, INC FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN SLURRY SEAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2024-03 FOR THE COVE AREA 6. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH VINTAGE ELECTRIC FOR ON -CALL ELECTRICAL SERVICES PROJECT NO. 2024-25 7. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH OCEAN SPRINGS TECH, INC FOR POOL AND WATER FEATURE MAINTENANCE PROJECT NO. 2024-24; AND AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO UTILIZE THIS VENDOR AS SELECT SOURCE FOR ON - CALL SERVICES 8. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED MARCH 31, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 of 10 JUNE 3, 2025 9. RECEIVE AND FILE THIRD QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 TREASURY REPORTS FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY, AND MARCH 2025 10. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED MAY 9 AND 16, 2025 CONSENT CALENDAR — COMMENTS ITEM NO. 6: Mayor Evans said a HAND-OUT was distributed, as announced under Confirmation of Agenda section above, noting the compensation amount listed on page 81 of the agenda packet, was revised from $2,100,000 million to $300,000 dollars per fiscal year, to match the correct compensation listed in the staff report and Exhibit B of the agreement. ITEM NO. 4: Mayor Evans said during budget discussions, staff will need to note how the unbudgeted $700,000 in signal and crosswalks improvements will be funded. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/McGarrey to approve the Consent Calendar as amended, with Item No. 2 adopting Ordinance No. 623, and Item No. 3 adopting Resolution Nos. 2025-012 and 2025-013. Motion passed unanimously. BUSINESS SESSION 1. APPROVE THIRD ROUND COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 Community Services Deputy Director Calderon and Senior Management Analyst Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. The Community Services Ad -Hoc Committee, comprised of Councilmember Sanchez and Mayor Evans, explained they did not recommend grant funding for the Colonel Mitchel Paige Middle School mural project proposed by the Desert Sands Educational Foundation due to it not being directly focused on benefiting students; murals have been declined in the past and the City does not want to set a precedent regarding mural or other arts projects funding instead of programs for residents. Council discussed the approval process for public facing murals in La Quinta, and that there is currently no requirement for such murals to be reviewed and approved through the City's Art in Public Places (APP) program; other cities mural approval process; Council's desire to establish an approval through the City for future public facing murals, regardless whether they are on public or private property; and mural opportunities along CV Link project. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 of 10 JUNE 3, 2025 The following PUBLIC SPEAKERS, listed in the order in which they spoke, provided an overview of the objectives, services, and programs their respective organizations offer to the community: • Reynaldo J. Carreon MD Foundation — President Marcelino Maldonado of Dr. Carreon Foundation • Desert Sands Educational Foundation (Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School) — Director of Community Engagement Francinni Zabata, Principal Nicole Aguirre, and Assistant Principal Brooke Triplett Council discussed other projects the Desert Sands Educational Foundation has underway, as well as Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School Booster Club that might be eligible for grant funding by the City; upcoming Community Services grant funding opportunities; and expressed general support for awarding the foundation a $500 dollar starter grant tonight subject to the foundation submitting supporting paperwork to the City. • La Quinta Youth Sprots Association — Desert Shockers — Coach Marcos Zacarias • Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert — Fund Development Associate Michele McDonough • Boy Scouts of America Troop 451 — Scout Member Isabel Campos • Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert — CEO Cindy Burreson • Friends of the Cultural Center — McCallum Theatre — Vice President — Education Kajsa Thuresson-Frary, Vice President — Education • Parkinson's Resource Organization — Executive Director Eileen Lynch • Green Room Theatre Company — Executive Artistic Director David Catanzarite • Tools for Tomorrow — Executive Director Andrea Hecht HAND-OUTS were received from the organizations listed below, which were distributed to Council, made public, published on the City's website, and included in the public record of this meeting: • Green Room Theatre, Coachella Valley; Artistic Director David Catanzarite — Strategic Plan 2023-2028 • Desert Sands Educational Foundation; Principal Nicole Aguirre — Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School Reimagine Project overview • McCallum Theatre; Vice President — Education Kajsa Thuresson-Frary — schedule of upcoming shows at the McCallum Theatre from October 2025 through May 2026 City Clerk Radeva said WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS were received from several Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School staff members, listed in alphabetical order below, requesting that Council support awarding grant funding for the school's mural project proposed by the Desert Sands Educational Foundation, which were distributed to Council, made public, published on the City's website, and included in the public record of this meeting: • Sara Donaldson, Instructional Coach • Michael Loaiza, School Counselor • Robin Markson, Project Teacher • Brooke Triplett, Assistant Principal CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 of 10 JUNE 3, 2025 MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Fitzpatrick to approve the third round Community Services Grants for fiscal year 2024/25 as detailed below for a total not to exceed amount of $40,500: • Boy Scouts of America Troop 451 $5,000 • Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert $5,000 • Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert $5,000 • La Quinta Youth Sprots Association — Desert Shockers $5,000 • Friends of the Cultural Center — McCallum Theatre $4,500 • Green Room Theatre Company Coachella Valley $ 500 Starter Grant • Parkinsons Resource Organization $5,000 • Reynaldo J. Carreon MD Foundation $5,000 • Tools for Tomorrow $5,000 • (added) Desert Sands Educational Foundation $ 500 Starter Grant Motion passed unanimously. 2. APPROVE USE OF THE CITY SEAL FOR THE HISTORICAL PLAQUE PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE LA QUINTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Design and Development Director Castro presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. PRESENTERS: Linda Williams, President of the La Quinta Historical Society, and Michael Paganelli recipient of first residential Landmark designation, both La Quinta residents — presented research and photos on plaques from other cities; sizes, designs, cost and sources of plaque; homeowners will pay for plaques; desire for uniformity; and ability for homeowners to name their historic houses. Council discussed the designs; numbering reflects order of approval by City; City to track numbering; current owners name not recommended for naming house; process needed to order plaques through the Historical Society to approve the design and text, and to ensure compliance with the City's local landmark designation program and that plaques are not installed by individuals without designations; ability of homeowner to order multiple plaques; preference for plaques to be mounted on house which is the historic structure, not on outside walls; concern for the appropriateness and accuracy of names given to properties; creating a naming convention; and expressed general support for the "mission" design over the "oval" option. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/McGarrey to approve the use of the City seal for the Historical Plaque Program administered by the La Quinta Historical Society, subject to Council approved program policy regarding assigning tracking numbers, control of plaque ordering, and naming convention. Motion passed unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 of 10 JUNE 3, 2025 3. INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING AN ORDNANCE UPDATING THE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51178 AND THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE [ORDINANCE NO. 624] Riverside County Fire Department La Quinta Fire Supervisor Chris Cox presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. Council discussed that these maps do impact insurance rates regardless of the State Insurance Commissioner's statement that they do not; and how severity was determined. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Sanchez/Pena to take up Ordinance No. 624 by title and number only and waive further reading to adopt the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map for the City of La Quinta pursuant to Government Code Section 51178 and the California Code. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Radeva read the following title of Ordinance No. 624 into the record: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51178 MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Sanchez/Pena to introduce at first reading Ordinance No. 624 to adopt the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map for the City of La Quinta pursuant to Government Code Section 51178 and the California Fire Code. Motion passed unanimously. MAYOR EVANS CALLED FOR A BRIEF RECESS AT 5:57 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:03 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSS FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 PRELIMINARY PROPOSED BUDGET Finance Director Martinez presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. Council had no further questions or comments. PUBLIC HEARINGS — at 5:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter or None 1. RECEIVE AND FILE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 ANNUAL WORKFORCE VACANCIES AND RECRUITMENT / RETENTION REPORT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3502.3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8 of 10 JUNE 3, 2025 Human Resources Deputy Director Triplett presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 6:19 P.M. PUBLIC SPEAKER: None MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 6:19 P.M. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers McGarrey/Fitzpatrick to receive and file fiscal year 2024/25 Annual Workforce Vacancies and Recruitment/Retention Report as presented. 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, and other Councilmembers' attendance at Do The Right Thing; The Right of Silence; US Postal Service naming for Corporal Hunter Lopez; Memorial Day events throughout the City; 8th grade promotion at La Quinta Middle School; Commitment to Graduate ceremony at La Quinta High School; and graduations at Summit and Horizons. Councilmember Fitzpatrick reported on her, and other Councilmembers' attendance at State -of -the -District. Mayor Pro Tem McGarrrey reported on her attendance at La Quinta Middle School Assistant Principal Goldman National Guard deployment send off. Councilmember Sanchez reported on his attendance at Signature Series with speaker Scott White; 29PSP anniversary; Vet Expo round table; and Farmers' Market. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS La Quinta's representative for 2025, Mayor Evans reported on her participation in the following organization's meeting: • CVAG COACHELLA VALLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION La Quinta's representative for 2025, Councilmember Fitzpatrick reported on her participation in the following organizations' meetings: • CVAG TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE • CV CONSERVATION COMMISSION LEGISLATIVE AD HOC COMMITTEE La Quinta's representative for 2025, Councilmember Pena reported on his participation in the following organization's meeting: • SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9 of 10 JUNE 3, 2025 La Quinta's representative for 2025, Councilmember Sanchez reported on his participation in the following organization's meeting: • RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION ADJOURNMENT There being no further business Mayor Evans adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 10 of 10 JUNE 3, 2025