CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Page 1 of 6 MAY 2, 2023
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta
REGULAR MEETING ON TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2023
3:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION | 4:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
Members of the public may listen to this meeting by tuning-in live via http://laquinta.12milesout.com/video/live.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: Fitzpatrick, McGarrey, Peña, Sanchez, Mayor Evans
PUBLIC COMMENTS - INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the public may address the City Council on any matter listed or not listed on the agenda as follows:
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS can be provided either in-person during the meeting by submitting 15 copies to the City Clerk, it is requested that this takes place prior to the beginning of the meeting; or can be emailed in advance to [email protected], no later than 12:00 p.m., on the day of the meeting. Written public comments will be distributed to Council, made public, and will be incorporated into the public record of the meeting, but will not be read during the meeting unless, upon the request of the Mayor, a brief summary of public comments is asked to be reported.
If written public comments are emailed, the email subject line must clearly state “Written Comments” and should include: 1) full name, 2) city of residence, and 3) subject matter.
VERBAL PUBLIC COMMENTS can be provided in-person during the meeting by completing a “Request to Speak” form and submitting it to the City Clerk; it is requested that this takes place prior to the beginning of the meeting. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes (or approximately 350 words). Members of the public shall be called upon to speak by the Mayor.
City Council agendas and staff reports
are available on the City’s
web page: www.LaQuintaCA.gov
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In accordance with City Council Resolution No. 2022-027, a one-time additional speaker time donation of three (3) minutes per individual is permitted; please note that the member of the public donating time must: 1) submit this in writing to the City Clerk by completing a “Request to Speak” form noting the name of the person to whom time is being donated to, and 2) be present at the time the speaker provides verbal comments.
Verbal public comments are defined as comments provided in the speakers’ own voice and may not include video or sound recordings of the speaker or of other individuals or entities, unless permitted by the Mayor.
Public speakers may elect to use printed presentation materials to aid their comments; 15 copies of such printed materials shall be provided to the City Clerk to be disseminated to the City Council, made public, and incorporated into the public record of the meeting; it is requested that the printed materials are provided prior to the beginning of the meeting. There shall be no use of Chamber resources and technology to display visual or audible presentations during public comments, unless permitted by the Mayor.
All writings or documents, including but not limited to emails and attachments to emails, submitted to the City regarding any item(s) listed or not listed on this agenda are public records. All information in such writings and documents is subject to disclosure as being in the public domain and subject to search and review by electronic means, including but not limited to the City’s Internet Web site and any other Internet Web-based platform or other Web-based form of communication. All information in such writings and documents similarly is subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act [Government Code § 7920.000 et seq.].
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 pursuant to the “Public Comments – Instructions” listed above. 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)].
TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY – INSTRUCTIONS
Teleconference accessibility may be triggered in accordance with AB 2449 (Stats. 2022, Ch. 285), codified in the Brown Act [Government Code § 54953], if a member of the City Council requests to attend and participate in this meeting remotely due to “just cause” or “emergency circumstances,” as defined, and only if the request is approved. In such instances, remote public accessibility and participation will be facilitated via Zoom Webinar as detailed at the end of this Agenda.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
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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 OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1)
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 78181 AVENIDA LA FONDA, EAST OF DESERT CLUB DRIVE; ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 770-125-003
CITY NEGOTIATOR: JON McMILLEN, CITY MANAGER
PROPERTY OWNER: CITY OF LA QUINTA
NEGOTIATING PARTY: NINO ROSINI
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERM 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
At this time, members of the public may address the City Council on any matter not listed on the agenda pursuant to the “Public Comments – Instructions” listed above. 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. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT PRESENTATION BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER PAULA SIMONDS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECTOR CHERYL
HUGHES REGARDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
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 APRIL 4, 2023 7
2. APPROVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 18, 2023 17
3. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO UTILIZE PWLC II, INC FOR ADDITIONAL $75,000 IN FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89-1 MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND 25 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Page 4 of 6 MAY 2, 2023
FOR EXTRA WORK WHEN THEY ARE THE QUALIFIED AND/OR LOWEST BIDDER
27 37
47 59
4. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 12 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BENGAL ENGINEERING, INC FOR THE DUNE PALMS ROAD BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2011-05
5. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH GHD, INC FOR THE HIGHWAY 111 CORRIDOR PROJECT NO. 2019-05
6. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF INDIO FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF: 1) AVENUE 50 WIDENING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2022-05, 2) JEFFERSON STREET AND HIGHWAY 111 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 2022-07, AND 3) JEFFERSON STREET SLURRY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 2021-17; AND APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR JEFFERSON STREET AND HIGHWAY 111 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AND JEFFERSON STREET
SLURRY IMPROVEMENTS
7. AWARD CONTRACT TO UNIVERSAL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING FOR
THE CITYWIDE MISCELLANEOUS AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2022-08
8. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED APRIL 14 AND APRIL 21, 2023 65
BUSINESS SESSION
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1. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS GRANTING PARTIAL WAIVER OF ENTITLEMENT
APPLICATION FEES AND WAIVER OF UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES TO
CORONEL HOMES FOR FOUR VILLAGE HOSPITALITY HOMES ON FOUR PROPERTIES IN THE VILLAGE COMMERCIAL ZONE LOCATED AT 51120 AVENIDA NAVARRO, 51116 AVENIDA MENDOZA, 51080 AVENIDA
MARTINEZ, AND 51100 AVENIDA MARTINEZ
[RESOLUTION NOS. 2023-010; 2023-011; 2023-012; 2023-013; 2023-014] 83 2. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ACTION PARK ALLIANCE INC. FOR X-PARK MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES 141
STUDY SESSION – None
PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. CITY MANAGER
2. CITY ATTORNEY
3. CITY CLERK
4. COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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5. DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT – QUARTERLY REPORT – JANUARY - MARCH 2023
181
6. FINANCE
7. PUBLIC WORKS – QUARTERLY REPORT – JANUARY - MARCH 2023 187 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)
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 (McGarrey)
11. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT COMMITTEE (Fitzpatrick & McGarrey)
12. COACHELLA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE (Fitzpatrick & Peña)
13. RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (Fitzpatrick)
14. CANNABIS AD HOC COMMITTEE (Peña & Sanchez)
15. CVAG PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Peña)
16. CVAG VALLEY-WIDE HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE (Peña)
17. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES – PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY COMMITTEE (Peña)
18. IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT – ENERGY CONSUMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (McGarrey)
19. COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT (Peña)
20. CVAG TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (Fitzpatrick)
21. SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY (Peña)
22. DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE (Evans & Sanchez)
23. ANIMAL CAMPUS COMMISSION (Sanchez)
24. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES – PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Sanchez & Peña)
25. RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (Sanchez)
26. GREATER CV CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INFORMATION EXCHANGE COMMITTEE (Sanchez)
27. PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 19, 2023
195
ADJOURNMENT
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The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on May 16, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chamber, 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253.
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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 Chamber at 78495 Calle Tampico, and the bulletin board at the La Quinta Cove Post Office at 51321 Avenida Bermudas, on April 27, 2023.
DATED: April 27, 2023
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) 777-7123, 24- hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations will be made. If background material is to be presented to the City Council during a City Council meeting, please be advised that 15 copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be supplied to the City Clerk for distribution. It is requested that this takes place prior to the beginning of the meeting.
*** TELECONFERENCE PROCEDURES – PURSUANT TO AB 2449***
APPLICABLE ONLY WHEN TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY IS IN EFFECT 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
Written public comments – can be provided in person during the meeting or emailed to the City Clerk’s Office at [email protected] any time prior to the adjournment of the meeting, and will be distributed to the City Council, made public, incorporated into the 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.