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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
JUNE25, 1997
Special meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of 2:00
PM by Mayor Holt, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Holt
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA None
BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF FISCAL YEAR 1997198 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND LA QUINTA FINANCING
AUTHORITY.
Mr. Genovese, City Manager, advised that on June 1 8, 1 997, the Council
reviewed the FY 97/98 budget along with memoranda from staff. In an effort
to assist the Council in eliminating the deficit, staff has provided several
alternative reduction scenarios. The reductions presented are consistent with
the points of discussion in the previous budget review of June 11, 1 997, with
the exception of a payment for the lease of a dump-truck, which after further
review, it was found to be unnecessary as the truck has been paid for. That
will reduce the deficit by $9,000. He then reviewed each of the alternatives
presented by staff.
In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Genovese advised that the Business
Resource Center requested in the Chamber's 97/98 request amounts to
$16,000.
Council Member Adolph referred to the newspaper's reporting of the last budget
session and noted that the Council was never discussing elimination of bus stop
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shade structures--only the specially designed structure, which he felt has an
exorbitant price attached. He advised that SunLine will install the standard
shade structure and stub in for water and install telephones and trash
receptacles at no cost. If sometime down the line, the City wishes to add
architectural treatments, then that can be done. Therefore, he felt that the
Council can eliminate $203,000 from the budget immediately and not deprive
the residents of shade structures at the bus stops.
Council Member Henderson then proceeded to review her written proposal for
reducing the deficit copy on file in the City Clerk's Office) and asked for
Council's consideration of same. She advised that she feels very strongly about
the enhanced bus stops being important to the economic development of this
community and the need to have the Highway 111 corridor be the showcase for
La Quinta. However, based on the deficit, she recommended that only four of
them be funded this year at a cost of $100,000. She also felt strongly about
the monument signs, but felt that they could be done in phases with the
artwork/lighting being done next year. She suggested that the Palm Desert Post
Page be funded for six months and be looked at again at mid-year. She also
suggested that travel for commissioners be reduced as well as reducing the
Chamber contract to $121,200. Regarding the Chamber contract, she
questioned the $4,500 for the Mayor's Lunch, noting that everyone pays to
attend and suggested cutting the newsletter from 1 6 pages to 8, saving
$21 000. Regarding the newsletter, she also suggested including the Parks &
Recreation Brochure with it three times a year. She also suggested eliminating
the $1 6,000 for the Business Resource Center. She suggested reducing the
Special Projects Contingency fund to $25,000, but adding $9,250 which would
be allocated to the schools for disbursement, including $1 250 which was
budgeted for the New Leaf Award Program. She supported elimination of
funding for the Skins Game advertising and video. Finally, she suggested that
the AB939 funds not be committed to SCRAP1 but to leave the Council some
options to consider other programs that might be available.
Council Member Sniff felt that the City is fortunate to have the Chamber of
Commerce we have, that they do an excellent job and felt that their contract
should be supported, that it's comprehensive and diverse. He then reviewed his
proposals for eliminating the deficit, suggesting that the bus stops and Skins
Game/video be deleted and reducing the Phase VI Fund to $100,000 and
reducing the Palm Desert Post page to every other week, a savings of $1 3,100.
Under this scenario, there will be a surplus of $25,925.
Council Member Adolph stated that he likes to keep things simple and not deal
with nickels and dimes. He felt that Council Member Sniff's suggestions were
well taken, except that he had a problem with borrowing from the Phase VI set-
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aside fund. However, he felt that as funds come in throughout the year, this
fund could be replenished and hopefully by the end of the fiscal year, it will be
back to $200,000.
Council Member Sniff agreed and suggested that perhaps we won't need to
reduce it to $100,000. He also assumed that this fund would accrue interest
in the same way the Community Services fund did.
Council Member Perkins disagreed with the former comments as he felt that the
time has come to take a hard look at the Chamber of Commerce because the
City is now being asked to fund more than 50% of their total budget. We're
talking about borrowing from an infrastructure fund to balance the budget,
which he strongly objected to--the budget should be balanced with the funds
available. Regarding the bus stops, he stated that Highway 111 is the most
important corridor anywhere in the Coachella Valley. Indian Wells is installing
sidewalks and enhanced bus stops on both sides of Highway 111. He didn't
think we want to see the same bus stops in La Quinta that SunLine is putting
up all over the valley. We need something outstanding that will reflect the
manner in which we want to see Highway 111 developed. We're at a point
where we're running out of money and we have to decide who comes first. He
felt that the citizens do and they deserve nice sun shelters at the bus stops
pointing out that the ones SunLine puts in allow for a limited amount of shade.
Regarding the Palm Desert Post, he was opposed to doing it bi-weekly as we
have been trying to respond to the residents cry for more information. He didn't
agree that simplicity in looking at a budget is the best thing--you need to look
at the details and decide where to make the cuts. He appreciated the work that
everyone has done on the budget.
In response to Mayor Holt, Mr. Genovese stated that staff believes that the roof
replacement fund for the Senior Center is important to make sure that funding
is available when needed. Regarding travel for commission members, he
advised that normally only a few commissioners want to attend the annual
conferences, but last year they all wanted to go, so the Council funded
additional monies, thus the funding in the 97/98 budget is for all of the Planning
Commissioners and Historic Preservation Commissioners.
Mayor Holt commented that if not all Council Members are budgeted to attend
conferences why budget for all the PC and HPC Members to go. She then
asked for more information on the Business Resource Center proposed by the
Chamber of Commerce.
Michelle Dallas, President/CEO of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce, advised
that based on their research, they have found that the needs of the small
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businesses are increasing and have not been addressed. La Quinta has about
375 home businesses. They would like to utilize a facility for meetings and to
use commercial sized equipment. The Chamber's problem is trying to staff it
from 9 am to 5 p.m..
Council Member Henderson felt that this type of facility would be great to have,
and believes that there are a number of small businesses that would like to use
a facility like this. However, small businesses make the choice of being a small
business and operating out of their home. To have this kind of facility that the
City would be funding and making available seems a little lopsided in that the
larger businesses make the capital outlay for these kinds of equipment and she
also noted that there are a number of businesses that are providing this kind of
service to the small businesses.
Ms. Dallas advised that their intention is not to compete with existing
businesses. She noted that they have not completely decided where the
equipment would come from, that they have discussed having one of their
members provide some of the equipment and receive a rebate on it.
Mayor Holt didn't agree with reducing the Palm Desert Post page because it's
the only tool we have to get current information to the residents immediately.
She loves the Recreation brochure and would not like to see that eliminated and
combined with the newsletter. If she were to make any reduction in the
Chamber at all, it would be to reduce the newsletter by two editions. Regarding
the bus shelters, her main concern was shade and if SunLine is willing to do it
at no cost to the City then she would rather see the monument signs funded.
She supported the Skins Game advertising, but felt that it's luxury the City
can't afford at this time. She supported the funding for Phase VI
improvements, but didn't see how the entire $200,000 could be funded this
year. She supported the suggestions of Council Member Henderson regarding
the schools contribution and felt that it could even be pared down. She
suggested not giving an equal amount to all the schools, as she felt that the
High School has more needs and their needs are more costly.
Council Member Henderson referred to the infrastructure funds and felt that
when those funds were set aside that it was for generic purposes and didn't
believe that it was necessarily designated for Phase VI.
Mayor Holt agreed that it was left generic.
Council Member Sniff suggested doing one of the monument signs this year and
the other next year and Mayor Holt suggested exploring alternate funding
sources for the signs such as Art in Public Places Funds.
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Mr. Genovese pointed out that in regards to monument signs and bus shelters,
the costs given were just estimates which were between $25,000-$30,000.
He said this number was arrived at by speaking with the consultant.
Continued discussion ensued regarding the bus shelters with Council Member
Perkins suggesting that the monument signs be left in for now at the original
amount of $52,000.
Council Member Perkins supported the $52,000 for the entrance monument
signs.
Mr. Genovese assured Council that all types of funding would be looked into for
the entrance monument signs.
Council Member Perkins suggested postponing making a decision regarding the
bus stops until a determination is made as to how many and where they are
needed. He thought perhaps bus stops could be brought back to Council at a
later time and by then it could be determined if any funds had come in that were
not anticipated.
Council Member Henderson said she would hold firm on the Council's
commitment to the economic importance of Highway 111 and supported a bus
stop that is unique to La Quinta.
Council Member Perkins felt consideration would have to be given in the near
future for providing additional police personnel of which there is no provision in
the budget.
Council concurred that the contribution of $50,000 to The Skins Game be
eliminated.
Council Member Sniff felt that the Phase VI improvements as indicated should
remain.
Council Member Henderson asked for clarification that Council Member Sniff
was referring to the terminology of Phase VI and not the dollar figure of
$200,000.
Council Member Sniff said his remarks were addressed toward the Phase VI title
and said his initial suggestion had been to pull $100,000 from the total,
however, he felt that pending the outcome of today's meeting, there might be
the possibility of adjusting it upward as long as the budget was balanced. He
felt that it's symbolic and important that the terminology remain.
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Council Member Perkins said he would support a reduction of $50,000 from the
infrastructure funding with the understanding that if and when the economy
improves during the coming year that it be increased. However, he said he
would not support a $100,000 reduction.
Mr. Genovese asked for clarification regarding Phase VI and the Capital
Improvement Program.
Council Member Perkins believed it's very important that funds be designated
for the infrastructure of La Quinta. He said he would accept a $50,000 cut
from the infrastructure fund with the intention of making it up during the year.
Council concurred on $150,000 for the infrastructure fund.
Regarding the Chamber of Commerce, Council Member Sniff said the only
modification he recommended would be a reduction of one of the newsletters.
He felt the City has a commitment to the business community and its economic
development. He said Mayor Holt had made the suggestion that one or two
newsletters be eliminated and advised he would support her suggestion,
however, he felt the rest should stand.
Council Member Perkins advised he was not prepared to vote on the Chamber's
request at this time until some of the other expenses have been reduced. He
said if Council were to vote on the Chamber Contract at this time, he would
only support the $1 21 000 +, but not the $1 62,000 requested.
Council Member Henderson said she has not been avoiding discussion regarding
the Chamber, nor do her comments in any way downgrade, discourage or
criticize the Chamber and hoped the discussions would come up to the level
they are meant to be, which is dollars only. She understood the concept for the
small business center and felt it is an idea that should move forward, however,
this is not the year that the City has the dollars to buy the equipment for the
resource center. She said this does not mean the Chamber should not go
forward and try to have a resource center that maybe next year the City would
have the money to supply the equipment. She noted that equipment requested
by City staff has already been cut. She referred to the $4,500 requested for
the Mayor's lunch expenses, noting that there's already over $1,420 allocated
in lunch costs throughout the budget and everyone else who attends brings a
check, therefore, she had difficulty understanding the request. She said her
questions pertain to fiscal responsibility and is not us" against them". She said
she would support a reduction in the Chamber's request of $41 000, making
the newsletter go from 16 to B pages and the other funding figures discussed.
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Council Member Adolph said he could not agree with cutting back the
newsletter as he felt it is a fine newsletter. He felt the Mayor's luncheon is one
of the contractual services the Chamber provides for the City, therefore, he
could not support the reduction. He said the big items should be dealt with first
and felt that there are three or four items that can be dealt with to balance the
budget without going any further.
Mayor Holt suggested that if the monuments remain; eliminate the bus shelters,
the dump truck, the Skins Game and video; and leave in the Cultural Funds at
$80,000, and fund the infrastructure fund at $150,000, we will have eliminated
$319,500, leaving approximately a $23,475 deficit.
Council Member Sniff pointed out that if the Post publication was funded for
half a year, it would save $13,100 making a total of $332,600.
Mayor Holt said she was opposed to cutting the Post, therefore, she was not
sure if there would be a consensus.
Council Member Perkins said he was surprised that the Chamber has been
sitting through all of the budget sessions and has not been willing to come
forward with an offer to reduce their budget a little. He said the City is paying
over 50% of their budget and felt the least they could do is offer some type of
reduction in one area or another. He said if the Council approves the request
of the Chamber he would not support it.
Council Member Sniff felt the Chamber has made a good faith proposal in the
best interest of the City and did not feel at this time that they have any
obligation to come forward. He felt it is in the Council's hands at this time.
Council Member Henderson was not sure if, when they put their proposal
together that they had the information as to what the City was going to be
faced with. Therefore, she felt they should have the opportunity to respond.
MARIE BOCHNEVICH, Second Vice-Chair of the La Quinta Chamber of
Commerce, said they have also sat in their own sessions and worked very hard
to see what they could trim from their budget and it was in that spirit that they
came before the Council with their proposal. She felt the focus should be
changed and the Council realize that what the City has been getting for the past
couple of years has been a dramatic increase in the level of service the Chamber
provides. They are now supporting two facilities, one of which is a Visitor
Information Center that is providing far more to the public than in past years.
She said last year they were asked to look at special event funding which she
felt they have done. They feel it's important to present a strong Village
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presence," which is the spirit in which they brought forth their proposal for the
Business Resource Center, and to eliminate the $16,000 for that purpose would
cause them to reevaluate whether they could continue to keep that office open,
as the proposal is intended to supplement and justify that office. She said if
Council continues to make the hard choice" about their funding, they too, will
have to make the hard choice" about the level of service they can continue to
provide. She felt the Chamber has done an excellent job in coming to the
Council with the absolute minimum they could ask and maintain the level of
service the City has come to need.
Council Member Henderson asked for clarification regarding the $4,500
requested for the Mayor's luncheons.
MS. BOCHNEVICH said during their budget study session they took a hard look
at the cost of this event and determined that they had not properly accounted
for all the costs of these luncheons in the past. The $4,500 is for costs that
have not been covered by the paid lunches and that the event has run in the
red" for years.
MICHELLE DALLAS, President/CEO, said that what has not been taken into
account is the fact that there are a number of lunches that are always
complimentary for the guest speakers, as well as other related costs, such as,
occasionally, a hotel room for the guest speaker. This event has run in the red
ever since she has been at the Chamber because it is part of the contract for
service and it was never the intention for it to break even. She said postage,
staff time and printing of invitations were never accounted for in the past. She
said any monies received over actual costs are applied to another function or
event.
Mr. Genovese, City Manager, advised that with the deletion of the bus stops,
the Skins Game/Video, the dump truck and reducing the infrastructure to
$150,000 leaves a deficit of $23,475.
Council Member Sniff suggested reducing the Special Projects Contingency
Fund to $30,000. He said he would like to see the New Leaf Program continue
and he had a level of discomfort with starting a new account for a schools'
contribution. He felt the schools have their own funding and need to take care
of themselves to a major degree. However, in the interest of harmony, he
would support reducing it by $2,000 and have it in a lump sum, rather than
being allocated to each individual school.
Mayor Holt suggested that rather than reducing the Post, that Council look at
the SunLine Summer Bus and Shuttle which is in the budget for next year for
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$6,100, and also, if the line items were taken out for the Soap Box Derby and
July 4th Fireworks, it would amount to another reduction of $6,500, for a total
reduction of $12,600.
Mayor Holt asked if there is a consensus to leave in the Palm Desert Post, but
that it be reviewed at mid-year.
Council concurred.
Mayor Holt didn't see a problem with reducing the Chamber newsletter to 8
instead of 1 0 and felt that a bi-monthly could be done twice a year if it comes
down to that in order to balance the budget.
Mr. Genovese clarified that $23,475 was the figure referenced earlier of which
$1,800 would be taken from the Chamber and removing the SunLine Summer
Bus Service and Shuttle, the Soap Box Derby, July 4th Fire Works and Living
Desert out of the budget that would leave the contingency account at $25,000
plus $9,250 for the schools.
Council Member Sniff said he would like the schools contribution reduced and
wished to see the New Leaf Program continued if at all possible.
Mayor Holt said that $2,775 still needs to be cut from the budget.
Mayor Holt brought up the conference issue which has been budgeted for all
Planning Commissioners to attend.
Council Member Perkins felt the conference is one of the things that is
important for the Planning Commissioners to attend if they wish.
Council Member Henderson said she would find it difficult to reduce or eliminate
all of the various funds or line items that she has shown on her chart if the
thrust of doing all this is to maintain a level of funding for other line items. She
said she would continue to support the amount of funding in the budget for the
Planning Commission and HPC if the purpose of reducing it is only to achieve
the amount of request submitted by the Chamber for their contract. She said
she supports the Chamber but also supports a decrease in their level of funding
and in trying to achieve parity with all requests, advising that she put in a
considerable amount of time looking at areas that could be reduced. If we're
only going to reduce the other areas to leave the Chamber's funding level up,
she would support staff's recommendation of $40,926 for the roof
replacement. She said she did not cut everyone to leave one selective group
uncut.
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Mayor Holt said she did not believe the roof was going to be cut at this point
in time.
Council Member Sniff asked if the school fund had been cut.
Mayor Holt advised it had been cut to $8,000.
Council Member Sniff said he did not support having a fund that supports the
schools directly as he felt it's a bad precedent to set. However, he felt if it
were to go forward, perhaps it could be reduced to $5,000.
Council Member Henderson said she would not support the funds going to
principals, but rather to the various groups that work with the schools like the
parent/teacher groups.
Council Member Sniff suggested getting rid of the school fund altogether and
simply adding $5,000 to the contingency fund for the Council to allocate.
Mayor Holt said that a lot of what comes before the Council is extra curricular
programs which the parents need help with.
Council Member Perkins said it appears while Council is talking about reducing
some of the requests, that the Chamber has submitted a request with about a
1 % reduction from last year. He felt Council is taking from all the other areas
in order to fund the Chamber and that they are not taking a hit like everyone
else, along with our own City. He believed that the Chamber does an excellent
job, however, Council has a fiscal responsibility and needs to make cuts all the
way down the line and not just specific little projects. He said he does not
understand the kind of approach that cuts everyone except one group.
Mayor Holt asked if the Chamber has always sent out ten issues of the
newsletter.
Ms. Dallas said that there have been ten issues ever since she's been there.
Council Member Sniff suggested reducing the current ten newsletter issues to
nine, which would save $4,600 and the* budget would be balanced.
Mayor Holt agreed.
Council Member Adolph felt the signs and the Senior Center roof structure could
be reduced since the exact dollar amount is not known at this time.
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Council Member Sniff suggested that if the monument signs are funded at
$45,000 we'll have a surplus.
Council Member Henderson could not support the direction this discussion is
going in eliminating the enhanced bus stops, reducing the infrastructure and
reducing the monument signs.
In response to Mayor Holt, Mr. Vogt said the $52,000 is an estimate and
advised that you can design to your budget.
In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Vogt said our direction to the
design engineer should be to take the budget amount into consideration.
Council Member Henderson referred to a line item on Page 59 coming out of AB
939 funds. She felt it is somewhat presumptuous to assume that after the end
of one year there is only one organization SCRAP) entitled to the $10,000.
She suggested leaving the $10,000 in and call it public outreach.
Council concurred.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the New Leaf Award Program with Council
Member Henderson pointing out that Council received a memo outlining the
results of a meeting which transpired between City Staff and the School
Principals in which they've expressed appreciation for the program, but it's just
too unwieldy to continue with. The City Clerk was asked to communicate with
the schools, that the Council would like to see the New Leaf Award concept
continued, if possible.
Mr. Genovese reiterated the following for the record: Debt Service on Dump
Truck is not required reduction of $9,000; reduction of bus stops reduction
of $203,000; summer bus program reduction of $2,500; summer shuttle
reduction of $3,600; monument sign reduction of $7,000; Soap Box Derby
reduction of $3,800; SCRAP reduction of $10,000, but as identified by next
line as Community Promotion AB939 new account adding $10,000; July
4th reduction of $1 000; Living Desert reduction of $1 000; schools
promotion new account adding $9,250; New Leaf Program reduction of
$1 250; infrastructure improvements reduction of $50,000; Skins Game &
Video reduction of $57,500; and, Special Projects Contingency reduction of
$15,000, leaving a surplus of $4,225.
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MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the
1997/98 Preliminary Budget as amended June 25, 1997 by the City Council
and approve changes by the Council to be incorporated in the final budget for
adoption on July 1*5, 1997.
Council Member Henderson said she would be voting against the motion, as all
she saw was a lot of juggling around of funding sources and levels that had
finally been achieved in order to maintain a funding level for a contract she felt
is subject to review and subject to a decrease. A considerable amount of time
has been spent arriving at what is envisioned for the Highway 111 corridor and
we are now intentionally downgrading the concept. We have started a funding
program for infrastructure in the amount of $200,000 and we are now at this
point, lowering that figure in order to maintain a level of funding for other
organizations in the community and she felt we are stepping backwards.
Therefore, she could not support the actions taken here.
Council Member Perkins said he would be voting against the budget. He did not
feel that the appropriations Council has arrived at and the allocation of funding
is proper. He felt some of the organizations have been short-changed for one
particular organization. Therefore, he didn't feel it is a fair and reasonable or
proper budget for the City of La Quinta.
Mayor Holt said she would vote to approve the budget in an effort to move it
along, however, she sincerely and whole-heartedly felt the number of
newsletters should have been reduced.
Council Member Perkins complimented staff on the preparation of the budget
and complimented the Council for their time and effort spent, even though he
does not agree with the majority.
MOTION carried with Council Members Henderson/Perkins voting NO. MINUTE
ORDER NO.103.
Council recessed until 6:00 p.m..
6:00P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT None
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BUSINESS SESSION................continued
2. INTERVIEW OF APPLICANTS FOR THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS AND
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS: ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION:
CULTURAL COMMISSION; HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION; HUMAN
SERVICES COMMISSION; INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD; PARKS &
RECREATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION.
Mrs. Juhola advised that Council has received a memorandum advising of some
applicants who were unable to be present and some who had withdrawn.
Mayor Holt said that interviews would begin for Planning Commission in random
order.
PLANNING COMMISSION
Council proceeded to interview the following applicants for the Planning
Commission:
Wayne Gardner
Tom Kirk
Richard Butler
B. J. Seaton
Greg Gunther withdrew his application.)
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph that B. J. Seaton,
Richard Butler, Wayne Gardner and Tom Kirk be nominated. Motion carried
unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.104.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkins that B. J. Seaton,
Richard Butler, Wayne Gardner and Tom Kirk be appointed to the Planning
Commission for terms of three years effective July 1, 1997. Motion carried
unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.105.
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PARKS & RECREATION
Council proceeded to interview the following applicant for the Parks &
Recreation Commission:
Kathy Pedersen Nadler
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Perkins/Henderson that Kathy
Nadler be nominated and appointed to the Parks & Recreation Commission for
a term of three years effective July 1, 1997. Motion carried unanimously.
MINUTE ORDER NO.106.
INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Council proceeded to interview the following applicants for the Investment
Advisory Board:
Joe Irwin
Tom Lewis unable to be present)
Lee Osborne unable to be present)
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph that Tom Lewis, Lee
Osborne and Joe Irwin be appointed to the Investment Advisory Board for two
year terms effective July 1, 1997. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE
ORDER NO.107.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
Council proceeded to interview the following applicants for the Art in Public
Places Commission:
John Walling
Charrie Chappie
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson that John Walling
and Charrie Chappie be appointed to the Art in Public Places Commission for
three year terms effective July 1, 1997. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE
ORDER NO.108.
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CULTURAL COMMISSION
Council proceeded to interview the following applicants for the Cultural
Commission:
Roxanne Voigt
Kathryn Hull
Patrick Welch
John Detlie
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson that Roxanne
Voigt, Kathryn Hull, Patrick Welch and John Detlie be appointed to the Cultural
Commission for three year terms effective July 1, 1997. Motion carried
unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.109.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Council proceeded to interview the following applicants for the Human Services
Commission:
Mary Santos
Nicole Nard
Victoria St. Johns
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph that Victoria St.
Johns, Mary Santos and Nicole Nard be appointed to the Human Services
Commission for a three year term effective July 1, 1997. Motion carried
unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.110.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Council proceeded to interview the following applicants for the Historic
Preservation Commission:
Professional Category
Maria Puente
Nancy Richards
Harry Quinn
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to appoint Maria
Puente as a professional to the Historic Preservation Commission for a three
year term effective July 1, 1997. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER
NO. 111.
Non-Professional
Ned Mitlis
Barbara Irwin
Nancy Carter
Joyce Simmons Pena unable to be present)
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to appoint
Barbara Irwin and Ned Millis as non-professionals to the Historic Preservation
Commission for three year terms effective July 1, 1997. Motion carried
unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.112.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned upon motion by
Council Members Sniff/Adolph
Res PefyuIl* submitted,
SAUNDRA L JUHOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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