2020 Washington-III, Ltd (Jack Tarr) - Washington Park Path of TravelCITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 1 of 8 FEBRUARY 18, 2020
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020
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, Peña, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
City Clerk Radeva requested to add “Introduction of New City Staff” under the
Announcements, Presentations, and Written Communications section of the
Agenda. Council concurred.
CLOSED SESSION
1. 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 OR POTENTIAL
CASES: 1)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (d) of
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9; NAME OF CASE:
WASHINGTON-111, LTD., CLAIMANT, V. CITY OF LA QUINTA,
RESPONDENT, JUDICATE WEST ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE
RESOLUTION CASE NO. A257070
3. 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. CHIN FAMILY PROPERTIES LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP, ET AL., RIVERSIDE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
CASE NO. PSC1803284
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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 4:00 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):
1. Closed Session No. 1 – no actions taken;
2. Closed Session No. 2 – pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1,
subdivision (a)(3), the City Council received and reviewed a copy of a
settlement agreement signed by Claimant Washington 111, LTD, the
substance of which involves the implementation of path of travel
improvements at the Washington Park Shopping Center. The City
Council unanimously approved the settlement agreement subject to and
contingent on confirmation by counsel for Washington 111, LTD of (1)
the ownership of a parcel in the vicinity of the Washington Park
Shopping Center, and (2) the addresses and suite numbers relative to
the implementation of the improvements at the shopping center.
Assuming counsel for Washington 111, LTD confirms the requested
information, then as soon as the settlement agreement is completely
signed and final, upon inquiry of any person, the terms and conditions
of the settlement agreement would be available for inspection as a
public record.
3. Closed Session No. 3 – no actions taken.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Fitzpatrick led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Stella Church, La Quinta – stated she has been a La Quinta
resident for three years; said the adjacent property owner is considering
planting Ficus trees along her property wall that would become invasive to the
wall and swimming pool within three years, and if left overgrown would also
block her view of the mountains; and requested the City take action on
enforcing a height limit on Ficus trees.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Susie Del Toro, La Quinta – thanked all veterans for their
services; and asked Council to support a project entitled “Freedom Flags for
Families” offering military veterans banners that can be displayed in the city,
and explained how the program works; said she spearheads other projects