Agenda — La Quinta City Council, September 19, 2023

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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta
REGULAR MEETING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 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 City Council agendas and staff reports
are available on the City’s
web page: www.LaQuintaCA.gov
 ADDED PRESENTATION 1-A
 PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM
NO. 6 FROM CONSIDERATION
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three (3) minutes (or approximately 350 words). Members of the public shall be called upon to speak by the Mayor.

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 EXPORSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (2) OR (3) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1)

2. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957, COUNCIL APPOINTED POSITION – CITY ATTORNEY

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE AT 4:00 P.M.

REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

1. INTRODUCE NEW CITY STAFF MEMBERS
Added Presentation >>>
1-A PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN DAY – SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

2. INTRODUCE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT NEW LA QUINTA

DIVISION CHIEF RICHARD TOVAR

3. HUNGER ACTION MONTH – SEPTEMBER 2023 – PRESENTATION BY FIND FOOD BANK VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT KELLY MUICHESTERTON AND DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

MANAGER MARIELA SALAZAR

4. PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF CONSTITUTION WEEK – SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2023, COMMEMORATING THE SIGNING OF THE UNITED STATES

CONSTITUTION

CONSENT CALENDAR
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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 JULY 18, 2023 9

2. APPROVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 1, 2023 19

3. APPROVE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 23, 2023 33

4. EXCUSE ABSENCE OF COMMISSIONER CALDWELL FROM THE AUGUST 22, 2023, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
37 5. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR PERMIT TECHNICIAN IN THE CITY CLERK’S DEPARTMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT TO ATTEND THE CITY CLERK’S ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA “NUTS AND BOLTS” WORKSHOP IN BREA, CALIFORNIA, OCTOBER 26-27, 2023
39 6. pulled from consideration by Staff >>> AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR

MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS CREW LEADER TO ATTEND YEAR ONE

OF CALIFORNIA PARKS AND RECREATION SOCIETY MAINTENANCE

MANAGEMENT SCHOOL IN LAKE ARROWHEAD, CALIFORNIA, NOVEMBER 6-10, 2023
41 7. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE DEPUTY BUILDING OFFICIAL,

TWO SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTORS, AND ONE BUILDING INSPECTOR TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING OFFICIAL’S EDUCATION WEEK IN COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, OCTOBER 23-26, 2023
43 8. APPROVE PURCHASE OF NEW TECHNOGYM FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR

THE WELLNESS CENTER
45 9. APPROVE ADVERTISING AGREEMENT WITH ALPHA MEDIA FOR MARKETING SERVICES FOR IRONMAN 70.3 EVENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
67 10. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COUNTY OF

RIVERSIDE TO PROVIDE ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS

REGULATION
71 11. ACCEPT OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FLORESTA RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, TRACT MAP NO. 36762, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AVENUE 52 AND JEFFERSON STREET
83 12. ADOPT RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 38668 AND ASSOCIATED SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT

AGREEMENT FOR A MIXED-USE PROJECT LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST 87 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Page 5 of 8 SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

CORNER OF HIGHWAY 111 AND DUNE PALMS ROAD; PROJECT – DUNE PALMS MIXED-USE PROJECT [RESOLUTION NO. 2023-033]

13. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PROGRAM [RESOLUTION NO. 2023-034]
109

14. RECEIVE AND FILE FOURTH QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 TREASURY REPORTS FOR APRIL, MAY, AND JUNE 2023
113

15. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED JULY 31, 2023
179

16. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED JULY 28, AUGUST 4, 11, AND 18, 2023
185

17. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED AUGUST 25, SEPTEMBER 1 AND 8, 2023
211

BUSINESS SESSION
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1. APPROVE FRITZ BURNS PARK IMPROVEMENTS DRAFT MASTER PLAN, AUTHORIZE THE DESIGN PHASE, AND APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO

THE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH INSITE LANDSCAPE

ARCHITECTURE TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE FRITZ BURNS PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2021-02
233

STUDY SESSION
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1. DISCUSS THE VILLAGE UNDERGROUNDING FEASIBILITY STUDY PROJECT NO. 2022-06
257
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 5:00 p.m. or thereafter
For all Public Hearings on the agenda, a completed “Request to Speak” form must be filed with the City Clerk prior to consideration of that item; comments are limited to three (3) minutes (approximately 350 words).

Any person may submit written comments to the City Council prior to the public hearing and/or may appear and be heard in support of or opposition to the project(s) at the time of the public hearing. If you challenge a project(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City at or prior to the public hearing.

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1. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO: 1) ADOPT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (EA 2021-0006 ), AND 2) APPROVE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2021-0001, ZONE CHANGE 2021-0001, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2021-0002 299
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(PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) FOR AN 80-UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2021-0004 (TTM 37950); CEQA: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PREPARED A

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION CONSISTENT WITH THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; PROJECT NAME: LA VILLETA AT AVENUE 58; LOCATION: SOUTH OF AVENUE 58 BETWEEN MADISON STREET AND MONROE STREET [RESOLUTION NOS. 2023-035 AND 2023-036]

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
481
489
491

1. CITY MANAGER

2. CITY ATTORNEY

3. CITY CLERK
3-A – SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL PROGRAM CHARACTERISTICS, COMPLIANCE, AND ENFORCEMENT OVERVIEW – QUARTERLY REPORT – APRIL - JUNE 2023
3-B – HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING START TIME CHANGE

4. COMMUNITY RESOURCES – QUARTERLY REPORT – APRIL - JUNE 2023

5. DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

6. FINANCE

7. PUBLIC WORKS
7-A – QUARTERLY REPORT – APRIL - JUNE 2023 501
7-B – DUNE PALMS ROAD BRIDGE PROJECT NO. 2011-05 STORM DAMAGE UPDATE
511

8. POLICE – QUARTERLY REPORT – APRIL - JUNE 2023 517

9. FIRE – QUARTERLY REPORT – APRIL - JUNE 2023 521
MAYOR’S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ITEMS

REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

1. CVAG CONSERVATION COMMISSION (Evans)

2. CVAG ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY 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. GREATER CV CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INFORMATION EXCHANGE COMMITTEE (Evans)

10. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE (Evans & Fitzpatrick)

11. COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY (McGarrey)

12. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT COMMITTEE (Fitzpatrick & McGarrey)

13. COACHELLA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE (Fitzpatrick & Peña)

14. RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (Fitzpatrick) CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Page 7 of 8 SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

15. CANNABIS AD HOC COMMITTEE (Peña & 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 (McGarrey)

20. COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT (Peña)

21. CVAG TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (Fitzpatrick)

22. SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY (Peña)

23. DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE (Evans & Sanchez)

24. ANIMAL CAMPUS COMMISSION (Sanchez)

25. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES – PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Sanchez & Peña)

26. RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (Sanchez)

27. FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 7, 2023
525

28. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 13, 2023 529

ADJOURNMENT
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The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on October 3, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chamber, 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 Chamber at 78495 Calle Tampico, and the bulletin board at the La Quinta Cove Post Office at 51321 Avenida Bermudas, on September 15, 2023.

DATED: September 15, 2023
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
Public Notices
 Agenda packet materials are available for public inspection: 1) at the Clerk’s Office at La Quinta City Hall, located at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California 92253; and 2) on the City’s website at www.laquintaca.gov/councilagendas, in accordance with the Brown Act [Government Code § 54957.5; AB 2647 (Stats. 2022, Ch. 971)].

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 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/them 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.

La Quinta City CouncilSeptember 19, 2023

La Quinta City Council
September 19, 2023