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LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED MEETING
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 29, 1988
Adjourned meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to
order at the hour of 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Hoyle.
PRESENT: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor
Hoyle
ABSENT: None
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C PUBLIC COMMENTS None
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL
Council Member Sniff commented on the contribution made by all
the Council candidates to the City and urged them to stay
involved. To Mayor Hoyle and Council Member Cox, he stated that
their contributions to the City are unmeasurable and expressed
thanks and appreciation for their dedication. He also welcomed
the newly elected Council Members commenting that our goal is to
be the best City in California. With the citizens help and
cooperation, we will achieve that goal.
Council Member Cox thanked the citizens for letting her serve
the City for the past six years it has been a rewarding
experience. She congratulated the newly elected Council Members
and thanked those who ran and didn't win.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 1988 AND DECLARING
THE RESULTS THEREOF.
Mrs. Juhola, City Clerk, advised that the Registrar of
Voters has certified the General Municipal Election held on
November 8, 1968. The successful candidates were:
John Pena, Mayor 1,30E votes
Dale Bohnenberger, Council Member 1,500 votes
William Rushworth, Council Member 1,005 votes
Joyce Bosworth, Council Member 989 votes
The resolution calling the election set forth that the
Council candidate receiving the third highest number of
votes would receive a two year term, so Joyce Bosworth will
have that two-year term.
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!City Council Minutes 2 November 29, Also on that ballot, was a measure to increase the
Transient Occupancy Tax which passed.
The overall voter turn-out was 72.1 percent.
RESOLUTION NO. 88-133
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA?A, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY OF LA QUINTA ON THE 8TH DAY OF
NOVEMBER, 1988, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER
MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW.
It was moved by Council Member Sniff, seconded by Council
Member Cox that Resolution No. B8-133 be adopted. Passed
by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff,
Mayor Hoyle
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
At this time, the Mayor turned the meeting over to the City
Clerk.
Mr? Juhola then administered the Oath of Office to John Pena,
Dale Bohnenberger, William Rushworth and Joyce Bosworth.
Mayor Pena then assumed the gavel.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Rushworth thanked the voters of La Quinta and
thanked the unsuccessful candidates as they showed that they
have an interest in the community and hoped that this Council
will carry out their wishes too.
Council Member Bosworth thanked all her supporters and stated
that she will do her best for the City of La Quinta.
Council Member Bohnenberger thanked his supporters and the
voters of La Quinta, who turned out in record numbers. He felt
that the voters made wise choices in this election. He thanked
Judee Cox and Bill Hoyle and reflected on the accomplishments
this Council has made just during the past two years:
population has grown nearly 30%; opening of elementary school
and library; completed the storm water facilities; adoption and
implementation of award-winning Village At La Quinta Specific
Plan; expansion of Redevelopment Agency to include Sports
Complex; set in motion a cove improvement project; initiated a
new project area on the north side of town to provide for
infrastructure improvements; and have purchased the civic center
site and have begun the architectural design. He also thanked
his family.
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! City Council Minutes 3 November 29, 1988
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Mayor Pena thanked Judee Cox and ill Hoyle for their public
service. He also thanked his family, particularly his parents.
He also thanked his campaign advisor, Jake Whan and Peter Cathy;
Cindy Solis, Mark Moran and all of his volunteers. He promised
that the City will continue to progress and asked the citizens
to join him in making La Quinta one of the finest communities in
the country.
At this time, Mayor Pena presented Judee Cox with a plague on
behalf of the Council and the citizens of La Quinta expressing
a) appreciation for her years of loyal and dedicated service. A
plague was also prepared for Bill Hoyle, who had already left
Cr) the meeting).
ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO-TEM
Council Member Rushworth nominated Council Member Bohnenberger
for Mayor Pro-Tem.
MOTION It was moved by Council Member Sniff, seconded by
Council Member Rushworth that nominations be closed.
Council Member Bohnenberger was elected Mayor Pro-Tem
unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned upon
motion by Council Member Sniff, seconded by Council Member
Bosworth and carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
SAUNDRA L. J?H?A, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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