CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Page 1 of 7 JANUARY 18, 2022
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta
REGULAR MEETING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022
3:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION | 4:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
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SPECIAL NOTICE
Teleconferencing and Telephonic Accessibility In Effect Beginning Friday, January 14, 2022, La Quinta City Hall and the La Quinta Wellness Center will be temporarily closed to walk-in traffic due to a surge in COVID-19. Online services are available through the City’s website at www.laquintaca.gov or by calling (760) 777 – 7000.
Pursuant to Executive Orders N-60-20 and N-08-21 executed by the Governor of California, and subsequently Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361, 2021), enacted in response to the state of emergency relating to novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and enabling teleconferencing accommodations by suspending or waiving specified provisions in the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.), members of the public, the City Council, the City Manager, City Attorney, City Staff, and City Consultants may participate in this regular meeting by teleconference. Further, due to the temporary closure of City Hall, the public is not permitted to physically attend this meeting; however, any member of the public may listen or participate in this meeting virtually as specified below.
Members of the public wanting to listen to the open session of the meeting may do so by tuning-in live via http://laquinta.12milesout.com/video/live.
Members of the public wanting to address the City Council, either for a specific agenda item or matters not on the agenda are requested to follow the instructions listed below:
City Council agendas and staff reports
are available on the City’s
web page: www.LaQuintaCA.gov
• PRESENTATION ITEM NOS. 2 AND 3
PULLED FROM THE AGENDA
• PRESENTATION ITEM ADDED - CITY'S
ANNUAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
UPDATE
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Written public comments – can be provided by emailing the City Clerk’s Office at [email protected] preferably by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting, and will be distributed to the City Council, incorporated into the agenda packet and public record of the meeting, and will not be read during the meeting unless, upon the request of the Mayor, a brief summary of any public comment is asked to be read, to the extent the City Clerk’s Office can accommodate such request.
The email “subject line” must clearly state “Written Comments” and list the following:
1) Full Name 4) Public Comment or Agenda Item Number
2) City of Residence 5) Subject
3) Phone Number 6) Written Comments
*** TELECONFERENCE PROCEDURES ***
Verbal public comments via Teleconference – members of the public may attend and participate in this meeting by teleconference via Zoom and use the “raise your hand” feature when public comments are prompted by the Mayor; the City will facilitate the ability for a member of the public to be audible to the City Council and general public and allow him/her/they to speak on the item(s) requested. Please note – members of the public must unmute themselves when prompted upon being recognized by the Mayor, in order to become audible to the City Council and the public.
Only one person at a time may speak by teleconference and only after being recognized by the Mayor.
ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82540879912
Meeting ID: 825 4087 9912
Or join by phone: (253) 215 – 8782
It would be appreciated that any email communications for public comments related to the items on the agenda, or for general public comment, are provided to the City Clerk’s Office at the email address listed above prior to the commencement of the meeting. If that is not possible, and to accommodate public comments on items that may be added to the agenda after its initial posting or items that are on the agenda, every effort will be made to attempt to review emails received by the City Clerk’s Office during the course of the meeting. The Mayor will endeavor to take a brief pause before action is taken on any agenda item to allow the City Clerk to review emails and share any public comments received during the meeting. All emails received by the City Clerk, at the email address above, until the adjournment of the meeting, will be included within the public record relating to the meeting. ******************************
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: Fitzpatrick, Peña, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
At this time, members of the public may address the City Council on any matter not listed on the agenda by providing written public comments via email as indicated above; or provide verbal public comments via teleconference by joining the meeting virtually at
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82540879912 and use the “raise your hand” feature when prompted by the Mayor. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes (or approximately 350 words). The City Council values your comments; however, in accordance with State law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless it is an emergency item authorized by the Brown Act [Government Code § 54954.2(b)].
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
CLOSED SESSION
1. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES, PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (a) OF GOVERNMENT CODE § 54957. CONSULTATION WITH: ALEXANDER JOHNSTON, SENIOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
COORDINATOR; WILLIAM H. IHRKE, CITY ATTORNEY (Review Continued Need and Response to Proclaimed State and Local Emergencies Caused by COVID-19)
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 111, WEST OF DUNE PALMS (APN 600- 390-024)
CITY NEGOTIATOR: JON MCMILLEN, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTY: MANNINO LIVING TRUST
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE AT 4:00 P.M.
REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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At this time, members of the public may address the City Council on any matter not listed on the agenda by providing written public comments via email as indicated above; or provide verbal public comments via teleconference by joining the meeting virtually at
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82540879912 and use the “raise your hand” feature when prompted by the Mayor. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes (or approximately 350 words). The City Council values your comments; however, in accordance with State law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless it is an emergency item authorized by the Brown Act [Government Code § 54954.2(b)].
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR
MONTH
2. PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF CAPTAIN HERMAN LOPEZ WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR HIS PUBLIC
SERVICE
3. INTRODUCE RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT NEW
CAPTAIN MICHAEL BIANCO
4. AMERICAN EXPRESS GOLF TOURNAMENT AND EVENT – 2022 STATUS UPDATE
5. TALUS – PROJECT STATUS UPDATE
CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTE: Consent Calendar items are routine in nature and can be approved by one motion.
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1. APPROVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 21, 2021 9
2. AFFIRM RESOLUTION NO. 2021-035 FINDINGS RELATED TO THE STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO COVID-19 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO CONTINUE TO IMPLEMENT TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY TO CONDUCT PUBLIC MEETINGS PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361
(STATS. 2021, CH. 165)
23 3. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR, AND RECEIPT OF, CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT
PROGRAM FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH IMPLEMENTATION OF SB 1383
REGULATION REQUIREMENTS [RESOLUTION NO. 2022-001]
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4. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT PLAYGROUND
STRUCTURE FOR SEASONS PARK FROM DAVE BANG & ASSOCIATES, INC. THROUGH SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AND
APPROPRIATE $92,635
35 5. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT AND
AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT MAP NO. 33336, PALO VERDE II, A RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF AVENUE 58 WEST OF MADISON
STREET
51 6. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED DECEMBER 17, 31, 2021 and JANUARY 7, 2022
61 BUSINESS SESSION
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1. RECEIVE AND FILE FISCAL YEAR 2020/21 GENERAL FUND YEAR-END
BUDGET REPORT AND APPROVE THE AMENDED BUDGET CARRYOVERS 89 STUDY SESSION
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1. DISCUSS AL FRESCO DINING PROGRAM 111
PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. CITY MANAGER – MARKETING QUARTERLY REPORT OCTOBER –
DECEMBER 2021
115
2. CITY ATTORNEY
3. CITY CLERK
4. COMMUNITY RESOURCES
5. DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
6. FINANCE
7. PUBLIC WORKS
MAYOR’S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ITEMS
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. CVAG CONSERVATION COMMISSION (Evans)
2. CVAG ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Evans)
3. CVAG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Evans)
4. GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU (Evans) CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Page 6 of 7 JANUARY 18, 2022
5. IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT – COACHELLA VALLEY ENERGY COMMISSION (Evans)
6. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES DELEGATE (Evans)
7. COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT JOINT POLICY COMMITTEE (Evans)
8. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (Evans)
9. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE (Evans & Fitzpatrick)
10. COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY (Fitzpatrick)
11. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT COMMITTEE (Fitzpatrick & Radi)
12. COACHELLA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE (Fitzpatrick & Peña)
13. RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (Fitzpatrick)
14. SILVERROCK EVENT SITE AD HOC COMMITTEE (Fitzpatrick)
15. CANNABIS AD HOC COMMITTEE (Peña and Sanchez)
16. CVAG PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Peña)
17. CVAG VALLEY-WIDE HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE (Peña)
18. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES – PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY COMMITTEE (Peña)
19. IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT – ENERGY CONSUMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Peña)
20. COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT (Peña)
21. COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS EMERGENCY ECONOMIC RELIEF PROGRAM AD HOC COMMITTEE (Peña and Radi)
22. GREATER CV CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INFORMATION EXCHANGE COMMITTEE (Radi)
23. CVAG TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (Radi)
24. SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY (Radi)
25. CITYWIDE SECURITY CAMERAS AD HOC COMMITTEE (Radi)
26. DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE (Radi & Sanchez)
27. ANIMAL CAMPUS COMMISSION (Sanchez)
28. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES – TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC WORKS POLICY COMMITTEE (Sanchez)
29. RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (Sanchez)
30. PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES DATED DECEMBER 15, 2021
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ADJOURNMENT
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The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on February 1, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253.
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Monika Radeva, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the La Quinta City Council meeting was posted on the City’s website, near the entrance to the Council Chambers at 78495 Calle CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Page 7 of 7 JANUARY 18, 2022
Tampico, and the bulletin boards at the Stater Brothers Supermarket at 78630 Highway 111, and the La Quinta Cove Post Office at 51321 Avenida Bermudas, on January 14, 2022.
DATED: January 14, 2022
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
Public Notices
The La Quinta City Council Chamber is handicapped accessible. If special equipment is needed for the hearing impaired, please call the City Clerk’s office at (760) 777-7092, twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations will be made.
If special electronic equipment is needed to make presentations to the City Council, arrangements should be made in advance by contacting the City Clerk’s office at (760) 777-7092. A one (1) week notice is required. If background material is to be presented to the Councilmembers during a City Council meeting, please be advised that eight (8) copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be supplied to the City Clerk for distribution. It is requested that this take place prior to the beginning of the meeting. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item(s) on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Community Development counter at City Hall located at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California, 92253, during normal business hours.