La Quinta City Council
February 15, 2022

Chapter 3.25 SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS

3.25.010 Title.

This chapter shall be referred to as the "Short-Term Vacation Rental Regulations." (Ord. 590 § 1(Exh. A), 3-16-2021; Ord. 586 § 1(Exh. A), 12-15-2020; Ord. 572 § 1, 2018; Ord. 563 § 1, 2017; Ord. 501 § 2, 2012)

3.25.020 Purpose.

A. The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations for the use of privately owned residential dwellings as short-term vacation rentals that ensure the collection and payment of transient occupancy taxes (TOT) as provided in Chapter 3.24 of this code, and minimize the negative secondary effects of such use on surrounding residential neighborhoods.

B. This chapter is not intended to provide any owner of residential property with the right or privilege to violate any private conditions, covenants and restrictions applicable to the owner's property that may prohibit the use of such owner's residential property for short-term vacation rental purposes as defined in this chapter.

C. The requirements of this chapter shall be presumed to apply to any residential dwelling that has received a short-term vacation rental permit. A rebuttable presumption arises that, whenever there is an occupant(s), paying rent or not, of a residential dwelling that has received a short-term vacation rental permit, the requirements of this chapter shall apply, including but not limited to any suspension or other modifications imposed on a short-term vacation rental permit as set forth in this chapter. The city manager or authorized designee shall have the authority to implement any necessary or appropriate policies and procedures to implement the rebuttable presumption set forth in this section. (Ord. 590 § 1(Exh. A), 3-16-2021; Ord. 586 § 1(Exh. A), 12-15-2020; Ord. 572 § 1, 2018; Ord. 563 § 1, 2017; Ord. 501 § 2, 2012)

3.25.030 Definitions.

For purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning respectively ascribed to them by this section:
"Advertise,""advertisement,""advertising,""publish," and "publication" mean any and all means, whether verbal or written, through any media whatsoever whether in use prior to, at the time of, or after the enactment of the ordinance amending this chapter, used for conveying to any member or members of the public the ability or availability to rent a short-term vacation rental unit as defined in this section, or used for conveying to any member or members of the public a notice of an intention to rent a short-term vacation rental unit as defined in this section. For purposes of this definition, the following media are listed as examples, which are not and shall not be construed as exhaustive: verbal or written announcements by proclamation or outcry, newspaper advertisement, magazine advertisement, handbill, written or printed notice, printed or poster display, billboard display, e-mail or other electronic/digital messaging platform, electronic commerce/commercial Internet websites, and any and all other electronic media, television, radio, satellite-based, or Internet website. "Applicable laws, rules and regulations" means any laws, rules, regulations and codes (whether local, state or federal) pertaining to the use and occupancy of a privately owned dwelling unit as a short-term vacation rental. 663 Click Here to Return to Agenda
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"Applicant" means the owner of the short-term vacation rental unit. "Authorized agent or representative" means a designated agent or representative who is appointed by the owner and also is responsible for compliance with this chapter with respect to the short-term vacation rental unit. "Booking transaction" means any reservation or payment service provided by a person or entity who facilitates a home-sharing or vacation rental (including short-term vacation rental) transaction between a prospective occupant and an owner or owner's authorized agent or representative. "City manager" means that person acting in the capacity of the city manager of the city of La Quinta or authorized designee.
"Declaration of non-use" means the declaration described in Section 3.25.050. "Dwelling" has the same meaning as set forth in Section 9.280.030 (or successor provision, as may be amended from time to time) of this code; "dwelling" does not include any impermanent, transitory, or mobile means of temporary lodging, including but not limited to mobile homes, recreational vehicles (RVs), car trailers, and camping tents.
"Estate home" is defined as a single-family detached residence with five (5) or more bedrooms, subject to evaluation criteria and inspection of the property pursuant to Section 3.25.060(D)(1). An estate home is a sub-type of short-term vacation rental unit and shall be subject to a general short-term vacation rental permit, primary residence short-term vacation rental permit, or homeshare short-term vacation rental permit, as applicable, pursuant to this chapter.
"General short-term vacation rental permit" is a type of short-term vacation rental permit that is neither a homeshare short-term vacation rental permit nor a primary residence short-term vacation rental permit. "Good neighbor brochure" means a document prepared by the city that summarizes the general rules of conduct, consideration, and respect, including, without limitation, provisions of this code and other applicable laws, rules or regulations pertaining to the use and occupancy of short-term vacation rental units. "Homeshare short-term vacation rental permit" is a type of short-term vacation rental permit whereby the owner hosts visitors in the owner's dwelling, for compensation, for periods of thirty (30) consecutive calendar days or less, while the owner lives on-site and in the dwelling, throughout the visiting occupant's stay. "Hosting platform" means a person or entity who participates in the home-sharing or vacation rental (including short-term vacation rental) business by collecting or receiving a fee, directly or indirectly through an agent or intermediary, for conducting a booking transaction using any medium of facilitation, including but not limited to the Internet.
"Local contact person" means the person designated by the owner or the owner's authorized agent or representative who shall be available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week with the ability to respond to the location within thirty (30) minutes for the purpose of: (1) taking remedial action to resolve any such complaints; and (2) responding to complaints regarding the condition, operation, or conduct of occupants of the short-term vacation rental unit. A designated local contact person must obtain a business license otherwise required by Sections 3.24.060 and 3.28.020 (or successor provisions, as may be amended from time to time) of this code.
"Notice of permit modification, suspension or revocation" means the notice the city may issue to an applicant, authorized agent or representative, local contact person, occupant, owner, responsible person, or any other person or entity authorized to be issued such notice under this code for a short-term vacation rental unit, upon a determination by the city of a violation of this chapter or other provisions of this code relating to authorized uses of property subject to this chapter.
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"Owner" means the person(s) or entity(ies) that hold(s) legal and/or equitable title to the subject short-term vacation rental.
"Primary residence" means a dwelling where an owner spends the majority of the calendar year on the property used as a short-term vacation rental unit, and the property is identified in the Riverside County assessor's record as the owner's primary residence.
"Primary residence short-term vacation rental permit" is a type of short-term vacation rental permit whereby the short-term vacation rental unit is the owner's primary residence, as defined herein in this section. "Property" means a residential legal lot of record on which a short-term vacation rental unit is located. "Rent" has the same meaning as set forth in Section 3.24.020 (or successor provision, as may be amended from time to time) of this code.
"Rental agreement" means a written or verbal agreement for use and occupancy of a privately-owned residential dwelling that has been issued a short-term vacation rental permit, including a dwelling that may have a permit which has been or is under suspension.
"Responsible person" means the signatory of an agreement for the rental, use and occupancy of a short-term vacation rental unit, and/or any person(s) occupying the short-term vacation rental unit without a rental agreement, including the owner(s), owner's authorized agent(s) or representative(s), local contact(s), and their guests, who shall be an occupant of that short-term vacation rental unit, who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age, and who is legally responsible for ensuring that all occupants of the short-term vacation rental unit and/or their guests comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the use and occupancy of the subject short-term vacation rental unit.
"Short-term vacation rental permit" means a permit that permits the use of a privately owned residential dwelling as a short-term vacation rental unit pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, and which incorporates by consolidation a transient occupancy permit and a business license otherwise required by Sections 3.24.060 and

3.28.020 (or successor provisions, as may be amended from time to time) of this code. A short-term vacation rental permit is one (1) of the following types: (1) general short-term vacation rental permit, (2) primary residence short-term vacation rental permit, or (3) homeshare short-term vacation rental permit, as defined in this section. "Short-term vacation rental unit" means a privately owned residential dwelling, such as, but not limited to, a single-family detached or multiple-family attached unit, apartment house, condominium, cooperative apartment, duplex, or any portion of such dwellings and/or property and/or yard features appurtenant thereto, rented for occupancy and/or occupied for dwelling, lodging, or any transient use, including but not limited to sleeping overnight purposes for a period of thirty (30) consecutive calendar days or less, counting portions of calendar days as full days, by any person(s) with or without a rental agreement. "STVR" may be used by city officials as an abbreviation for "short-term vacation rental." "Suspension" means that short-term vacation rental permit that is suspended pursuant to Section 3.25.090. "Tenant" or "transient," for purposes of this chapter, means any person who seeks to rent or who does rent, or who occupies or seeks to occupy, for thirty (30) consecutive calendar days or less, a short-term vacation rental unit.
(Ord. 595 § 1(Exh. A), 6-15-2021; Ord. 590 § 1(Exh. A), 3-16-2021; Ord. 586 § 1(Exh. A), 12-15-2020; Ord. 572 § 1, 2018; Ord. 563 § 1, 2017; Ord. 501 § 2, 2012)

3.25.040 Authorized agent or representative.

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this chapter with respect to the short-term vacation rental unit on his, her or their behalf. Nevertheless, the owner shall not be relieved from any personal responsibility and personal liability for noncompliance with any applicable law, rule or regulation pertaining to the use and occupancy of the subject short-term vacation rental unit, regardless of whether such noncompliance was committed by the owner's authorized agent or representative or the occupants of the owner's short-term vacation rental unit or their guests.

B. The owner must be the applicant for and holder of a short-term vacation rental permit and business license and shall not authorize an agent or a representative to apply for or hold a short-term vacation rental permit and business license on the owner's behalf. The owner's signature is required on all short-term vacation rental application forms, and the city may prescribe reasonable requirements to verify that an applicant or purported owner is the owner in fact.
(Ord. 590 § 1(Exh. A), 3-16-2021; Ord. 586 § 1(Exh. A), 12-15-2020; Ord. 572 § 1, 2018; Ord. 563 § 1, 2017; Ord. 501 § 2, 2012)

3.25.050 Short-term vacation rental permit—Required.

A. The owner is required to obtain a short-term vacation rental permit and a business license from the city before the owner or the owner's authorized agent or representative may rent or advertise a short-term vacation rental unit. No short-term vacation rental use may occur in the city except in compliance with this chapter. No property in the city may be issued a short-term vacation rental permit or used as a short-term vacation rental unit unless the property is a residential dwelling that complies with the requirements of this chapter.

B. A short-term vacation rental permit and business license shall be valid for one (1) year and renewed on an annual basis in order to remain valid.

1. A short-term vacation rental permit and business license renewal application shall be submitted no earlier than sixty (60) calendar days but no later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the permit's expiration date. Failure to renew a short-term vacation rental permit as prescribed in this section may result in the short-term vacation rental permit being terminated.

2. A new owner of a property (or a new person and/or new entity that owns or controls a business or organization or other entity of any kind, such as a limited liability company, which is the owner of a property) previously operated as a short-term vacation rental unit by the former owner (or by a former person or entity that owned or controlled the business or organization or other entity of any kind that continues to be the owner of the property) may not renew the previous owner's short-term vacation rental permit and shall apply for a new short-term vacation rental permit, pursuant to this chapter, if the new owner (or new person and/or new entity that owns or controls a business or organization or other entity of any kind that continues to be the owner of a property) wants to continue to use the residential dwelling as a short-term vacation rental unit.

3. If an owner or an owner's authorized agent or representative, pursuant to all applicable laws, constructs additional bedrooms to an existing residential dwelling or converts non-bedroom spaces and areas in an existing residential dwelling into additional bedrooms, the owner or owner's authorized agent or representative shall notify the city and update the short-term vacation rental unit's online registration profile upon city approval of the addition or conversion so that the city may confirm that such conversion is consistent with this chapter and the code, including all applicable provisions in Title 8 of the code, and reissue the short-term vacation rental permit so that it accurately identifies the number of approved bedrooms, if the owner wants to continue to use the dwelling as a short-term vacation rental unit. The city may conduct an onsite inspection of the property to verify compliance with this chapter and the code.

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this chapter, "reissue" or "reissuance" of a short-term vacation rental permit means a permit that is reissued by the city, with corrected information, as applicable, to be valid for the balance of the existing one (1)-year permit and license period.

C. A short-term vacation rental permit and business license shall be valid only for the number of bedrooms in a residential dwelling equal to the number of bedrooms the city establishes as eligible for listing as a shortterm vacation rental unit and shall not exceed the number of bedrooms allowable for the number of occupants as set forth in Section 3.25.070. The allowable number of bedrooms shall meet all applicable requirements under federal, state and city codes, including, but not limited to, the provisions of Section

9.50.100 (or successor provision, as may be amended from time to time) governing "additional bedrooms" and all applicable building and construction codes in Title 8 of this code. A short-term vacation rental permit shall not issue for, or otherwise authorize the use of, additional bedrooms converted from non-bedroom spaces or areas in an existing residential dwelling except upon express city approval for the additional bedrooms in compliance with this code, including Section 9.50.100 (or successor provision, as may be amended from time to time), and upon approval of an application for a new or renewed short-term vacation rental permit as provided in subsection B.

D. A short-term vacation rental permit and business license shall not be issued, and may be suspended or permanently revoked, if the property, or any building, structure, or use or land use on the property is in violation of this code. The city may conduct an inspection of the property prior to the issuance or renewal of a short-term vacation rental permit and/or business license. Code compliance inspections may be billed for full cost recovery at one (1) hour for initial inspection and in thirty (30)-minute increments for each follow-up inspection. For purposes of this subsection, a code violation exists if, at the time of the submittal of an application for a new or renewed short-term vacation rental permit or business license, the city has commenced administrative proceedings by issuing written communication and/or official notice to the owner or owner's responsible agent or representative of one (1) or more code violations. For purposes of this chapter, "building," "structure," and "use or land use" have the same meanings as set forth in Section

9.280.030 (or successor provisions, as may be amended from time to time) of this code.

E. A short-term vacation rental permit and business license shall not be issued or renewed, and may be suspended or permanently revoked, if any portion of transient occupancy tax has not been reported and/or remitted to the city for the previous calendar year by the applicable deadline for the reporting and/or remittance of the transient occupancy tax.

F. A short-term vacation rental permit and business license shall not be issued or renewed, and may be suspended or permanently revoked, if the residential dwelling to be used as a short-term rental unit lacks adequate onsite parking. For purposes of this subsection, "adequate onsite parking" shall be determined by dividing the total number of occupants commensurate with the approved number of bedrooms as provided in the table under Section 3.25.070 by four (4), such that the ratio of the total number of occupants to onsite parking spots does not exceed four to one (4:1). For example, a residential dwelling with five (5) bedrooms may permissibly host a total number of ten occupants and therefore requires three (3) on-site parking spots.

Onsite parking shall be on an approved driveway, garage, and/or carport areas only in accordance with Section 3.25.070(R), and no more than two (2) street parking spots may count towards the number of on-site parking spots necessary to meet the "adequate onsite parking" requirement under this subsection.

G. An owner or owner's authorized agent or representative who claims not to be operating a short-term vacation rental unit or who has obtained a valid short-term vacation rental permit and business license pursuant to this chapter, may voluntarily opt-out of the requirements of this chapter, prior to the issuance or expiration of a short-term vacation rental permit and business license that are applicable to the short-term vacation rental unit, only upon the owner, the owner's authorized agent or representative and/or the owner's designated local contact person executing, under penalty of perjury, a declaration of non-use as a short-term vacation rental unit, in a form prescribed by the city (for purposes of this chapter, a "declaration of non-use"). Upon the receipt and filing by the city of a fully executed declaration of non-use, the owner or 667 Click Here to Return to Agenda
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owner's authorized agent representative shall be released from complying with this chapter as long as the property is not used as a short-term vacation rental unit. Use of the property as a short-term vacation unit after the city's receipt and filing of a declaration of non-use, is a violation of this chapter. If, after a declaration of non-use has been received and filed by the city, the owner or owner's authorized agent or representative wants to use that property as a short-term vacation rental unit, the owner shall apply for a new short-term vacation rental permit and business license and fully comply with the requirements of this chapter and the code; provided, however, that if a short-term vacation rental permit is or will be suspended on the date an owner or owner's authorized agent or representative submits to the city a declaration of nonuse for the short-term vacation rental unit under suspension, then the owner may apply for a new shortterm vacation rental permit and business license only after twelve (12) consecutive months have elapsed from the date of the declaration of non-use, and the owner and owner's authorized agent or representative otherwise shall fully comply with the requirements of this chapter and the code. (Ord. 595 § 1(Exh. A), 6-15-2021; Ord. 590 § 1(Exh. A), 3-16-2021; Ord. 586 § 1(Exh. A), 12-15-2020; Ord. 577 § 1, 2019; Ord. 572 § 1, 2018; Ord. 563 § 1, 2017; Ord. 501 § 2, 2012)

3.25.055 Non-issuance of new short-term vacation rental permits; periodic council review.

A. Commencing May 20, 2021, which is the effective date of the ordinance adding this section, there shall be no processing of, or issuance for, any applications for a new short-term vacation rental permit, required by this chapter to use or operate a short-term vacation rental unit in the city, except applications for a new a shortterm vacation rental permit covering a short-term vacation rental unit that meets one (1) or more of the following:

1. A residential dwelling within a residential project located in the CT Tourist Commercial District zone, as defined in Section 9.70.070 (or successor section) of this code and depicted in the city's official zoning map.

2. A residential dwelling within a residential project located in the VC Village Commercial District zone, as defined in Section 9.70.100 (or successor section) of this code and depicted in the city's official zoning map.

3. A residential dwelling within a residential project subject to a development agreement with the city, or subject to a condition of approval(s) attached to any entitlement approved by the city (including but not limited to a specific plan, subdivision map, or site development permit), pursuant to which short-term vacation rentals are a permitted use, and the residential dwelling's use as a short-term vacation rental is authorized under a declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs), for the residential project.

4. A residential dwelling within the area covered by the SilverRock Resort Specific Plan.

5. A residential dwelling is located adjacent to the CT Tourist Commercial District zone, as defined in Section

9.70.070 and depicted in the city's official zoning map, and within the following boundaries; west of Avenida Obregon, south of the Avenida Fernando, east of Calle Mazatlan, and north of the driveway access between Calle Mazatlan and Avenida Obregon that serves as a southern boundary for the La Quinta Tennis Villas/Tennis Condos area identified on page 25 of the La Quinta Resort Specific Plan, 121 E—Amendment 5 (as may be subsequently amended from time to time). For purposes of this subsection, "adjacent to" means across the street from or accessible by a driveway or service road designed to provide access to area(s) within the CT Tourist Commercial District zone.

B. The city manager or authorized designee shall have the authority to implement policies or procedures to review and verify whether an application for a new short-term vacation rental permit meets the criteria set forth in this section.
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C. This section shall not apply to applications for a renewal of an existing short-term vacation rental permit and business license, submitted in compliance with this chapter, including when the short-term vacation rental permit is under suspension during the time for processing the renewal application. Applications for renewals must be submitted as prescribed by this chapter. Any short-term vacation rental unit, covered by a permit that is subject to an application for renewal, which is under temporary suspension in violation of this chapter or any other provisions of this code, shall not become permitted to use the dwelling as a short-term vacation rental unit until all violations that led to the temporary suspension have been remedied and the suspension has expired. Any revoked short-term vacation rental permit shall not be eligible for renewal or new shortterm vacation rental permit.

D. The city council shall periodically review the impacts or effects, if any, caused by the non-issuance of new short-term vacation rental permits set forth in this section. The city manager or authorized designee shall prepare a report assessing impacts or effects, if any, for the council to review at a regular or special meeting. (Ord. 596 § 2, 2021; Ord. 595 § 1(Exh. A), 6-15-2021; Ord. 591 § 1(Exh. A), 4-20-2021)

3.25.060 Short-term vacation rental permit—Application requirements.

A. The owner or the owner's authorized agent or representative must submit the information required on the city's short-term vacation rental permit application form provided by the city, which may include any or all of the following:

1. The name, address, and telephone number of the owner of the subject short-term vacation rental unit;

2. The name, address, and telephone number of the owner's authorized agent or representative, if any;

3. The name, address, and twenty-four (24)-hour telephone number of the local contact person;

4. The address of the proposed short-term vacation rental unit, Internet listing site and listing number;

5. The number of bedrooms shall not exceed the number of bedrooms allowable for the number of occupants as set forth in Section 3.25.070. The allowable number of bedrooms shall meet all applicable building and construction requirements under federal, state and city codes, including, but not limited to, the provisions of Section 9.50.100 (or successor provision, as may be amended from time to time) governing "additional bedrooms" and all applicable building and construction codes in Title 8 of this code;

6. Acknowledgement of receipt of all electronically distributed short-term vacation rental information from the city, including any good neighbor brochure;

7. The owner or owner's authorized agent or representative who has applied for a short-term vacation rental permit shall provide the city with written authorization that issuance of a short-term vacation rental permit pursuant to this chapter is not inconsistent with any recorded or unrecorded restrictive covenant, document, or other policy of a homeowner association (HOA) or other person or entity which has governing authority over the property on which a short-term vacation rental unit will be operated; in furtherance of this requirement, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that an owner or owner's authorized agent or representative does not have written authorization for the issuance of a short-term vacation rental permit if a HOA or other person or entity which has governing authority over the property has submitted to the city a duly-authorized official writing, which informs the city that short-term vacation rentals of thirty (30) consecutive days or less are not permitted on the property applying for a short-term vacation rental permit; and

8. Such other information as the city manager or authorized designee deems reasonably necessary to administer this chapter.
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B. The short-term vacation rental permit application shall be accompanied by an application fee as set by resolution of the city council. A short-term vacation rental permit and business license shall not be issued or renewed while any check or other payment method cannot be processed for insufficient funds.

C. The city may determine the maximum number of bedrooms in a residential dwelling with multiple bedrooms eligible for use as a short-term vacation rental unit upon issuance of a short-term vacation rental permit.

When determining the maximum number of bedrooms eligible for use as short-term vacation rentals, the city shall consider the public health, safety, and welfare, shall comply with building and residential codes, and may rely on public records relating to planned and approved living space within the residential dwellings, including, but not limited to, title insurance reports, official county records, and tax assessor records. Owners of residential dwellings that exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet of developed space on a lot may apply for additional bedrooms. An owner and/or owner's authorized agent or representative may not advertise availability for occupancy of a short-term vacation rental unit for more than the approved number of bedrooms listed in the short-term vacation rental permit issued by the city pursuant to this chapter. In addition to any other rights and remedies available to the city under this chapter, the first violation for failing to advertise the approved number of bedrooms may be subject to a fine by an administrative citation, and a second or subsequent violation for failing to advertise the approved number of bedrooms may result in a revocation (which may include permanent revocation) of the short-term vacation rental permit and/or any affiliated licenses or permits pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 3.25.100.

D. Short-term vacation rental permit applications shall comply with the following:

1. A short-term vacation rental permit application for the estate home shall be subject to evaluation and inspection of the property to ensure that the short-term vacation rental unit will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare or injurious to or incompatible with other properties in the vicinity. Evaluation and inspection shall include, but not be limited to: verification of the number of bedrooms, adequate on-site parking spaces, availability of nearby street parking, physical distance of the estate home from adjacent properties, such as location and distance of outdoor gathering spaces, pools, and other living spaces from neighboring properties. The city manager, or designee, shall have the authority to impose additional conditions on the use of the estate home as a short-term vacation rental unit to ensure that any potential secondary effects unique to the subject shortterm vacation rental unit are avoided or adequately mitigated.

2. A short-term vacation rental permit application may be denied if the applicant has failed to comply with application requirements in this chapter, or has had a prior short-term vacation rental permit for the same unit revoked within the past twelve (12) calendar months. In addition, upon adoption of a resolution pursuant to subsection H, the city may limit the number of short-term vacation rental units in a given geographic area based on a high concentration of short-term vacation rental units. The city shall maintain a waiting list of short-term vacation rental permit applications for such geographic areas where the city determines, based on substantial evidence after a noticed public hearing and public hearing, there is a higher than average concentration of short-term vacation rental units that either affects the public health, safety, and welfare or significantly negatively impacts the character and standard of living in a neighborhood within that geographic area, or both.

E. Short-term vacation rental permit applications may take up to, and the city shall have, thirty (30) calendar days to process. An application for a renewal of a short-term vacation rental permit and business license should be submitted at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the existing permit's expiration to allow sufficient time for the city to process the renewal application. Nothing in this subsection or chapter shall be construed as requiring the city to issue or deny a short-term vacation rental permit in less than thirty (30) calendar days, as no permit shall be issued until such time as application review is complete. No short-term vacation rental use may occur in the city without a valid short-term vacation rental permit is issued in accordance with this chapter.
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F. Upon a change of ownership of a property (or upon a new person and/or new entity owning or controlling a business or organization or other entity of any kind, such as a limited liability company, which is the owner of a property) licensed to operate as a short-term vacation rental unit, the owner or owner's authorized agent or representative shall notify the city of such change immediately. The existing short-term vacation rental permit shall be terminated and the property must cease operating as a short-term vacation rental immediately. Failure to comply may result in a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per day for a continuing violation of this subsection F.

G. Immediately upon a change of an owner's authorized agent or representative, local contact, or any other change pertaining to the information contained in the short-term vacation rental application, the owner or owner's authorized agent or representative shall update the short-term vacation rental unit's online registration profile used by the city for the implementation of the short-term vacation rental regulations.

Failure to update immediately this information may result in a violation of this chapter, including but not limited to a suspension or revocation of a short-term vacation rental permit, until all information is updated.

H. The city manager or authorized designee shall prepare, for adoption by resolution by the city council, a review procedure and criteria to evaluate the limitation for issuance of STVR permits and/or STVR applications for geographic areas within the city as set forth in subsection D. (Ord. 590 § 1(Exh. A), 3-16-2021; Ord. 586 § 1(Exh. A), 12-15-2020; Ord. 572 § 1, 2018; Ord. 563 § 1, 2017; Ord. 501 § 2, 2012)

3.25.065 Short-term vacation rental permit—Grounds for denial.

A. In addition to any other grounds provided in this chapter, an application (including renewal application) for a short-term vacation rental permit may be denied if use of the short-term vacation rental unit has been, will be, or is apt to become any one (1) or more of the following.

1. Prohibited by any local ordinance or by any state or federal law, statute, rule or regulation;

2. A public nuisance;

3. In any way detrimental to the public interest;

4. Prohibited by zoning laws and ordinances.

B. An application (including renewal application) for a short-term vacation rental permit may also be denied on the grounds that the applicant has knowingly made a false statement in a material matter either in his/her/their application or in his/her/their testimony before the city manager or other body hearing such testimony.

C. This section is intended to be, and shall be construed as being, in alignment with the grounds for denial of a business license set forth in Section 3.28.080 (or successor section) of this code. (Ord. 591 § 1(Exh. A), 4-20-2021)

3.25.070 Operational requirements and standard conditions.

A. The owner and/or owner's authorized agent or representative shall use reasonably prudent business practices to ensure that the short-term vacation rental unit is used in a manner that complies with all applicable laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the use and occupancy of the subject short-term vacation rental unit.

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2. An estate home established for short-term vacation rental use is required to be equipped with a noise monitoring device(s) that is operable at all times.

B. The responsible person(s) shall be an occupant(s) of the short-term vacation rental unit for which he, she or they signed a rental agreement for such rental, use and occupancy, and/or any person(s) occupying the short-term vacation rental unit without a rental agreement, including the owner, owner's authorized agent or representative, local contact(s) and their guests. No non-permanent improvements to the property, such as tents, trailers, or other mobile units, may be used as short-term vacation rentals. The total number of occupants, including the responsible person(s), allowed to occupy any given short-term vacation rental unit may be within the ranges set forth in the table below. By the issuance of a short-term vacation rental permit, the city or its authorized designees, including police, shall have the right to conduct a count of all persons occupying the short-term vacation rental unit in response to a complaint or any other legal grounds to conduct an inspection resulting from the use of the short-term vacation rental unit, and the failure to allow the city or its authorized designees the ability to conduct such a count may constitute a violation of this chapter. The city council may by resolution further restrict occupancy levels provided those restrictions are within the occupancy ranges set forth below.

Number of
Bedrooms
Total of
Overnight*
Occupants
Total Daytime** Occupants
(Including Number of
Overnight Occupants)
0—Studio 2 2—8
1 2—4 2—8
2 4—6 4—8
3 6—8 6—12
4 8—10 8—16
5 10—12 10—18
6 12—14 12—20
7 14 14—20
8 16 16—22
9 18 18—24
*Overnight (10:01 p.m.—6:59 a.m.)
**Daytime (7:00 a.m.—10:00 p.m.)
C. The person(s) listed as the local contact person in the short-term vacation rental unit's online registration profile shall be available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, with the ability to respond to the location within thirty (30) minutes to complaints regarding the condition, operation, or conduct of occupants of the short-term vacation rental unit or their guests. The person(s) listed as a local contact person shall be able to respond personally to the location, or to contact the owner or the owner's authorized agent or representative to respond personally to the location, within thirty (30) minutes of notification or attempted notification by the city or its authorized short-term vacation rental designated hotline service provider. No provision in this section shall obligate the city or its authorized short-term vacation rental designated hotline service provider to attempt to contact any person or entity other than the person(s) listed as the local contact person.

D. The owner, the owner's authorized agent or representative and/or the owner's designated local contact person shall use reasonably prudent business practices to ensure that the occupants and/or guests of the short-term vacation rental unit do not create unreasonable or unlawful noise or disturbances, engage in disorderly conduct, or violate any applicable law, rule or regulation pertaining to the use and occupancy of the subject short-term vacation rental unit.
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E. Occupants of the short-term vacation rental unit shall comply with the standards and regulations for allowable noise at the property in accordance with Sections 9.100.210 and 11.08.040 (or successor provision, as may be amended from time to time) of this code. No radio receiver, musical instrument, phonograph, compact disk player, loudspeaker, karaoke machine, sound amplifier, or any machine, device or equipment that produces or reproduces any sound shall be used outside or be audible from the outside of any shortterm vacation rental unit between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time. Observations of noise related violations shall be made by the city or its authorized designee from any location at which a city official or authorized designee may lawfully be, including but not limited to any public right-of-way, any city-owned public property, and any private property to which the city or its authorized designee has been granted access.

F. Prior to occupancy of a short-term vacation rental unit, the owner or the owner's authorized agent or representative shall:

1. Obtain the contact information of the responsible person;

2. Provide copies of all electronically distributed short-term vacation rental information from the city, including any good neighbor brochure to the responsible person and post in a conspicuous location within the short-term vacation rental unit, in a manner that allows for the information to be viewed in its entirety; and require such responsible person to execute a formal acknowledgement that he or she is legally responsible for compliance by all occupants of the short-term vacation rental unit and their guests with all applicable laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the use and occupancy of the short-term vacation rental unit. This information shall be maintained by the owner or the owner's authorized agent or representative for a period of three (3) years and be made readily available upon request of any officer of the city responsible for the enforcement of any provision of this code or any other applicable law, rule or regulation pertaining to the use and occupancy of the short-term vacation rental unit.

G. The owner, the owner's authorized agent or representative and/or the owner's designated local contact person shall, upon notification or attempted notification that the responsible person and/or any occupant and/or guest of the short-term vacation rental unit has created unreasonable or unlawful noise or disturbances, engaged in disorderly conduct, or committed violations of any applicable law, rule or regulation pertaining to the use and occupancy of the subject short-term vacation rental unit, promptly respond within thirty (30) minutes to immediately halt and prevent a recurrence of such conduct by the responsible person and/or any occupants and/or guests. Failure of the owner, the owner's authorized agent or representative and/or the owner's designated local contact person to respond to calls or complaints regarding the condition, operation, or conduct of occupants and/or guests of the short-term vacation rental unit within thirty (30) minutes, shall be subject to all administrative, legal and equitable remedies available to the city.

H. Reserved.

I. Trash and refuse shall not be left stored within public view, except in proper containers for the purpose of collection by the city's authorized waste hauler on scheduled trash collection days. The owner, the owner's authorized agent or representative shall use reasonably prudent business practices to ensure compliance with all the provisions of Chapter 6.04 (Solid Waste Collection and Disposal) (or successor provision, as may be amended from time to time) of this code.

J. Signs may be posted on the premises to advertise the availability of the short-term vacation rental unit as provided for in Chapter 9.160 (Signs) (or successor provision, as may be amended from time to time) of this code.

K. The owner, authorized agent or representative and/or the owner's designated local contact person shall post a copy of the short-term vacation rental permit and a copy of the good neighbor brochure in a conspicuous place within the short-term vacation rental unit, and a copy of the good neighbor brochure shall be provided to each occupant of the subject short-term vacation rental unit. 673 Click Here to Return to Agenda
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L. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, the owner and/or the owner's authorized agent or representative shall comply with all provisions of Chapter 3.24 concerning transient occupancy taxes, including, but not limited to, submission of a monthly return in accordance with Section 3.24.080 (or successor provisions, as may be amended from time to time) of this code, which shall be filed monthly even if the short-term vacation rental unit was not rented during each such month.

M. Guesthouses, detached from the primary residential dwelling on the property, or the primary residential dwelling on the property, may be rented pursuant to this chapter as long as the guesthouse and the primary residential dwelling are rented to one (1) party.

N. The owner and/or the owner's authorized agent or representative shall post the number of authorized bedrooms and the current short-term vacation rental permit number at the beginning or top of any advertisement that promotes the availability or existence of a short-term vacation rental unit. In the instance of audio-only advertising of the same, the short-term vacation rental permit number shall be read as part of the advertisement.

O. The owner and/or owner's authorized agent or representative shall operate a short-term vacation rental unit in compliance with any other permits or licenses that apply to the property, including, but not limited to, any permit or license needed to operate a special event pursuant to Section 9.60.170 (or successor provision, as may be amended from time to time) of this code. The city may limit the number of special event permits issued per year on residential dwellings pursuant to Section 9.60.170 (or successor provision, as may be amended from time to time).

P. The city manager, or designee, shall have the authority to impose additional conditions on the use of any given short-term vacation rental unit to ensure that any potential secondary effects unique to the subject short-term vacation rental unit are avoided or adequately mitigated, including, but not limited to, a mitigating condition that would require the installation of a noise monitoring device to keep time-stamped noise level data from the property that will be made available to the city upon city's reasonable request.

Q. The standard conditions set forth herein may be modified by the city manager, or designee, upon request of the owner or the owner's authorized agent or representative based on site-specific circumstances for the purpose of allowing reasonable accommodation of a short-term vacation rental. All requests must be in writing and shall identify how the strict application of the standard conditions creates an unreasonable hardship to a property such that, if the requirement is not modified, reasonable use of the property for a short-term vacation rental would not be allowed. Any hardships identified must relate to physical constraints to the subject site and shall not be self-induced or economic. Any modifications of the standard conditions shall not further exacerbate an already existing problem.

R. On-site parking shall be on an approved driveway, garage, and/or carport areas only; this section does not impose restrictions on public street parking regulations. Recreational vehicles may be parked in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 9.60.130 (or successor provision, as may be amended from time to time) of this code.
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3.25.080 Recordkeeping and hosting platform duties.

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pursuant to Section 3.24.140 (Records) (Transient Occupancy Tax) (or successor provisions, as may be amended from time to time) of this code.

B. Hosting platforms shall not complete any booking transaction for any residential dwelling or other property purporting to be a short-term vacation rental unit in the city unless the dwelling or property has a current and valid short-term vacation rental permit issued pursuant to this chapter, which is not under suspension, for the dates and times proposed as part of the booking transaction.

1. The city shall maintain an online registry of active and suspended short-term vacation rental permits, which hosting platforms may reference and rely upon for purposes of complying with subsection B. If a residential dwelling or other property purporting to be a short-term vacation rental unit matches with an address, permit number, and/or current and valid permit dates (not under suspension) set forth in the city's online registry, the hosting platforms may presume that the dwelling or other property has a current and valid short-term vacation rental permit.

2. The provisions of this subsection B shall be interpreted in accordance with otherwise applicable state and federal law(s) and will not apply if determined by the city to be in violation of, or preempted by, any such law(s).
(Ord. 590 § 1(Exh. A), 3-16-2021; Ord. 586 § 1(Exh. A), 12-15-2020; Ord. 572 § 1, 2018; Ord. 563 § 1, 2017; Ord. 501 § 2, 2012)

3.25.090 Violations.

A. Additional Conditions. A violation of any provision of this chapter or this code by any applicant, occupant, responsible person, local contact person, owner, or owner's authorized agent or representative, shall authorize the city manager, or designee, to impose additional conditions on the use of any given short-term vacation rental unit to ensure that any potential additional violations are avoided.

B. Permit Modification, Suspension and Revocation. A violation of any provision of this chapter, this code, California Vehicle Code, or any other applicable federal, state, or local laws or codes, including, but not limited to, applicable fire codes and the building and construction codes as set forth in Title 8 of this code, by any applicant, occupant, responsible person, local contact person, owner, or owner's authorized agent or representative, shall constitute grounds for modification, suspension and/or revocation (which may include permanent revocation) of the short-term vacation rental permit and/or any affiliated licenses or permits pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 3.25.100.

C. Notice of Violation. The city may issue a notice of violation to any applicant, occupant, responsible person, local contact person, owner, owner's authorized agent or representative, or hosting platform, pursuant to Section 1.01.300 (or successor provisions, as may be amended from time to time) of this code, if there is any violation of this chapter committed, caused or maintained by any of the above parties.

D. Two (2) Strikes Policy. Subject to a minor violation reprieve request, two (2) violations of any provision of this chapter or this code within one (1) year by any applicant, occupant, responsible person, local contact person, owner, or owner's authorized agent or representative, with respect to any one (1) residential dwelling shall result in an immediate suspension of the short-term vacation rental permit with subsequent ability to have a hearing before the city, pursuant to this chapter, to request a lifting of the suspension. For purposes of this subsection, a "minor violation reprieve request" means a written request submitted to the city's code enforcement officer for relief from counting one (1) or more violations within the one (1) year period as a minor violation, and "minor violation" means a violation of a particular section of this code that resulted in minimal impact on the use and enjoyment of the adjacent and nearby properties caused by any of the following:
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1. Minor debris or trash containers left in view as a first offense;

2. A short-term vacation rental permit number or bedroom count not posted on an advertisement as a first offense;

3. A short-term vacation rental permit number or bedroom count posted in the wrong location on an advertisement as a first offense; or

4. Over occupancy due to a minor child not associated with a disturbance.

A determination of whether a code violation is a minor violation shall be based on substantial evidence presented to the code enforcement officer relating to that violation.

E. Administrative and Misdemeanor Citations. The city may issue an administrative citation to any applicant, occupant, responsible person, local contact person, owner, owner's authorized agent or representative, or hosting platform, pursuant to Chapter 1.09 (Administrative Citations) (or successor provisions, as may be amended from time to time) of this code, if there is any violation of this chapter committed, caused or maintained by any of the above parties. Nothing in this section shall preclude the city from also issuing an infraction citation upon the occurrence of the same offense on a separate day. An administrative citation may impose a fine for one (1) or more violations of this chapter in the maximum amount allowed by state law or this code in which the latter amount shall be as follows:

1. General STVR Violations (Occupancy/Noise/Parking).
a. First violation: one thousand dollars ($1,000.00);
b. Second violation: two thousand dollars ($2,000.00);
c. Third violation: three thousand dollars ($3,000.00).

2. Operating a STVR Without a Valid Short-Term Vacation Rental Permit. a. First violation: three thousand dollars ($3,000.00); b. Second or more violations: five thousand dollars ($5,000.00); c. In addition to the fine set forth above, the first violation of operating a STVR without a valid shortterm vacation rental permit shall be cause for an owner (or person and/or entity that owns or controls a business or organization or other entity of any kind, such as a limited liability company, which is the owner of a property) to be prohibited for all time from being eligible to be issued a shortterm vacation rental permit and/or business license for use of a property as a short-term vacation rental unit.

3. Hosting a Special Event at a STVR Without a Special Event Permit as Required by Section 9.60.170 (or Successor Provision, as May Be Amended From Time to Time) of This Code. a. First violation: five thousand dollars ($5,000.00);
b. Second violation: five thousand dollars ($500.00).

F. Public Nuisance. In addition to any and all rights and remedies available to the city, it shall be a public nuisance for any person or entity to commit, cause or maintain a violation of this chapter, which shall be subject to the provisions of Section 1.01.250 (Violations public nuisances) (or successor provisions, as may be amended from time to time) of this code.
(Ord. 590 § 1(Exh. A), 3-16-2021; Ord. 586 § 1(Exh. A), 12-15-2020; Ord. 578 § 1, 2019; Ord. 572 § 1, 2018; Ord. 563 § 1, 2017; Ord. 501 § 2, 2012)
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3.25.100 Appeals.

A. Any person aggrieved by any decision of a city officer made pursuant to this chapter may request a hearing before the city manager in accordance with Chapter 2.08 (or successor provisions, as may be amended from time to time) of this code.

B. Notwithstanding any provisions in Section 2.08.230 or otherwise in the code, the decision by the city manager of an appeal brought under this chapter shall be the final decision by the city for any violation of a short-term vacation rental permit issued under this order, except for any administrative citation imposing a fine, which shall be processed and subject to an administrative appeal pursuant to Chapter 1.09 of the code. (Ord. 590 § 1(Exh. A), 3-16-2021; Ord. 586 § 1(Exh. A), 12-15-2020; Ord. 572 § 1, 2018; Ord. 563 § 1, 2017) 677 Click Here to Return to Agenda
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VISTA BONITA
TRAIL

BETH CR MADISON STREET
City of Indio
City of La Quinta
City of La Quinta
Design and Development Department
Polo Villas
Residences
January 2022
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FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS
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POLO VILLAS
January 2022
Prepared By:

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Table of Contents
Page
Contents

1.0 Purpose of Fiscal Impact Analysis................................................................................ 3

2.0 Project Description........................................................................................................ 3

3.0 FIA Limiting Conditions............................................................................................... 3

4.0 General Sources of Information and Methodology Used in FIA.................................. 4

5.0 FIA Summary and Conclusions.................................................................................... 5

6.0 FIA Recurring Revenues............................................................................................... 6

6.1 Property Tax .............................................................................................................. 6

6.2 Property Transfer Tax................................................................................................ 7

6.3 Property Tax In-Lieu of Vehicle License Fees (“VLF”)........................................... 7

6.4 Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) .............................................................................. 7

6.5 Offsite Sales Tax ....................................................................................................... 7

6.6 Other Revenues.......................................................................................................... 8

7.0 FIA Recurring Costs..................................................................................................... 8

7.1 General Administration ............................................................................................. 8

7.2 Police ......................................................................................................................... 9

7.3 Fire............................................................................................................................. 9

7.4 Community Resources............................................................................................... 9

7.5 Public Works ............................................................................................................. 9

7.6 Design & Development ............................................................................................. 9

7.7 Fiscal Services........................................................................................................... 9

8.0 Impact Fees................................................................................................................. 10

9.0 Glossary of Defined Terms and Acronyms ................................................................ 10 Appendices:

Appendix A – Project Aerial
Appendix B – Fiscal Impact Analysis Tables
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1.0 Purpose of Fiscal Impact Analysis
This Fiscal Impact Analysis (“FIA”) has been prepared to determine the estimated fiscal impacts on the City of La Quinta (“City”) in connection with the proposed development of the Polo Villas project (“Project”), an 18 single family unit, short-term rental, development with 11 existing dwelling units and an additional 7 lots proposed for development of single family units similar to the existing 11 dwelling units. The reader should be aware that the FIA contains estimates or projections of the Project’s future revenue and cost impacts on the City and actual fiscal results may vary from estimates because events and circumstances may occur in a manner that is different than projected in the FIA. The primary purpose of this FIA is to estimate the Project’s net fiscal impact on the City’s General Fund upon build-out.

2.0 Project Description
Polo Villas is a short-term rental development consisting of 18 homes, generating an estimated population equivalent of 140 visitors. Development has already been completed on 11 of the single family dwelling units with an additional 7 units proposed for development. The lots on the site total approximately 10.28 acres of land. The project is located at the corner of Madison Street and Vista Bonita Trail within the City of La Quinta.

3.0 FIA Limiting Conditions
The FIA is subject to the following limiting conditions:
▪ The FIA contains an analysis of recurring revenues and costs to the City from development of the Project. The FIA is based on estimates, assumptions, and other information developed from DPFG’s research and experience. ▪ The sources of information and basis of the estimates are stated herein. While we believe the sources of information are reliable, DPFG does not express an opinion or any other form of assurance on the accuracy of such information. ▪ The analysis of recurring revenues and cost impacts to the City contained in the FIA is not considered to be a “financial forecast” or a “financial projection” as technically defined by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The word “projection” used within this report relates to broad expectations of future events or market conditions.
▪ Since the analyses contained herein are based on estimates and assumptions which are inherently subject to uncertainty and variation depending on evolving events, DPFG cannot represent that results will definitely be achieved. Some assumptions inevitably will not materialize and unanticipated events and circumstances may occur; therefore, the actual results achieved may vary from the projections. 683 Click Here to Return to Agenda
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4.0 General Sources of Information and Methodology Used in FIA The FIA was prepared to estimate the allocable revenue and cost impacts to the City’s general fund (“General Fund”) as a result of the Project’s development and operation as short-term rental units. The FIA uses a combination of case study methods and multiplier methods to estimate Project impacts.

When projecting fiscal impacts using a multiplier method, the FIA determines per capita/employee impacts by applying the appropriate multiplier to the Project’s land use assumptions. The Per Capita-and-Employee-Multiplier Method involves dividing a cost or revenue figure by the number of residents and 50% of all employees working in the City, and then multiplying that number by the number of residents projected for the Project at buildout. This method assumes that recurring costs and revenues will result from the Project at the same rates that currently prevail within the City, with each employee counted as one-half of a resident to reflect the relative significance of employees (i.e. nonresidential land uses) in generating City public services costs or City revenues. The multipliers were calculated using data from the City of La Quinta Approved Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 (“Budget”). Where appropriate, City Budget data is adjusted to account for expected marginal increases when the nature of the cost or revenue item contains a fixed component that is not anticipated to change based on population growth from the Project. All cost and revenue factors are projected in 2021 dollars, and are not adjusted for inflation, based on the assumption that the relative impacts of inflation in future years will be offsetting.

Information used in preparing the FIA was obtained from the following sources: (1) City of La Quinta Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022; (2) Avantstay (“Client”); (3) California Employment Development Department (employment information); (4) Riverside Auditor-Controller’s Office (Fiscal Year 2021-2022 share of the basic tax information and assessments); (5) U.S. Census Bureau (population data); (6) U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (household expenditure data and persons per household); and (7) Riverside Market View published by CBRE (Market Data).

The FIA Appendix is organized as follows:

Appendix Table Description
B 1 Fiscal Impact Analysis Summaries
B 2 Population and Employment Data
B 3 Land Use and Assessed Value Assumptions
B 4 Post-ERAF Share of the Basic Tax Calculation
B 5 Property Taxes In-Lieu of VLF
B 6 Transient Occupancy Taxes
B 7 Off-Site Sales Tax Revenue
B 8 Other Recurring Revenues
B 9 Property Taxes In-Lieu of VLF
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The following table shows the key demographic and property tax assumptions for both scenarios used in the FIA:

Demographic Summary

5.0 FIA Summary and Conclusions
The FIA examines the financial impact the Project will have at buildout on the General Fund. The Project will generate additional revenue for the General Fund primarily through increased property taxes, property taxes in-lieu of vehicle license fees, and transient occupancy taxes. The additional costs incurred to the General Fund as a result of the Project are less than the additional revenues generated, and consist primarily of police and fire services. The Project’s direct impact to the General Fund at buildout is summarized in the following chart:

Average Beds per Unit 5.2 (a)
Average Persons per Bed 2 (b)
Total Anticipated Guests per Unit 10.4
Total Units at Buildout 18
Total Anticipated Guests 187
Average Annual Occupancy Rate 65% (b)
Total Anticipated Average Annual Persons Generated 122
(Persons Per Household Equivalent)
Population / Visitors (c) 37,558 122
Employees (d) - 19,400
Residents + 50% Employees 47,258 122
Footnotes:
(c) Per the United States 2020 Census Total Population for the City of La Quinta. (d) Based upon the California Employment Development Department total employment values for the City of La Quinta dated 11/19/2021. (b) Average of 2 persons per bed and 65% occupancy rate per Client and existing development data estimates.
(a) Estimate of 5.2 beds per unit per anticipated land use.

Estimated Project Residents
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As seen in the chart, the Project is anticipated to generate a $810,589 surplus to the City on an annual basis, once the Project is fully developed.

6.0 FIA Recurring Revenues

6.1 Property Tax
In addition to other ad valorem charges imposed by various local agencies, land owners in the State of California (“State”) are required to pay annual property taxes of 1% on the assessed value of their property pursuant to Proposition 13. Each City in California is divided into tax rate areas (“TRA”). After the basic 1% property tax is collected by the County, the tax is allocated to various local agencies based on each agency’s share of the basic tax within the property’s applicable TRA. The Project is subject to TRA’s 020-056 and 020-160. Per the Riverside County Auditor-Controller, the City will receive a weighted average of 6.4620% of the base 1% ad-valorem tax. The breakdown of lots and estimated assessed value by TRA is detailed in Appendix B, Table 4. In total, the Project is anticipated to generate the following per year in property taxes for each scenario.

Total
Total Assessed Value from Table 2 $ 36,000,000
Base 1% Ad-Valorem Tax 1.00% 360,000 $
Cityy Share 6.4620% 23,263 $
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6.2 Property Transfer Tax
The City receives property transfer tax revenue as new or existing property is sold and ownership is transferred. In accordance with California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 11911, a City may levy a transfer tax at the rate of $0.55 for each $1,000 of assessed value. The FIA assumes a residential turnover rate of 10.00% of total assessed value per year (i.e., properties change ownership every 10 years on average) and a commercial turnover rate of 5.00% of the total assessed value per year (i.e. properties change ownership every 20 years on average). To be conservative, this analysis does not assume that the property will be sold in the near future.

6.3 Property Tax In-Lieu of Vehicle License Fees (“VLF”) In May 2004, Governor Schwarzenegger proposed a swap of City and City VLF revenue for additional property tax share as part of a budget agreement between the State and local governments. The swap was included in the 2004 budget package. Under this legislation, property tax in-lieu of VLF is allocated to Cities and Counties pursuant to a complex formula involving each agencies relative share of assessed value. The property tax in-lieu of VLF revenue that will be generated by the Project can be estimated by determining the (i) percentage growth in the total assessed value of the City attributable to the Project, and multiplying by (ii) the property tax in-lieu of VLF revenue of $4,615,000 expected to be received by the City in fiscal year 2021/22 per the City Budget. Based on these calculations, the Project is anticipated to generate an additional $7,731 annually in property tax in-lieu of VLF revenue (reference Appendix B, Table 5).

6.4 Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
The transient occupancy tax (hotel, motel, campground or bed tax) is authorized under State Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7280, as an additional source of non-property tax revenue to local government. Per City of La Quinta, the City levies a transient occupancy tax at a rate of 10.00% of hotel or other lodging stays of less than 30 days.

Based on information provided by the client regarding the actual gross rental revenue generated by the existing development, we’ve estimated the average yearly gross rental revenue increase based on the additional proposed lots. Based on the forgoing, we have projected transient occupancy tax. Accordingly, the FIA projects annual transient occupancy tax revenue of $831,183, as calculated in Appendix B, Table 8.

6.5 Offsite Sales Tax
Under the California Sales and Use Tax Law, the sale of tangible personal property is subject to sales or use tax unless exempt or otherwise excluded. When the sales tax applies, the use tax does not apply and the opposite is also true. The sales tax is imposed on all retailers for the privilege of selling tangible personal property in the State and is measured by the retailer’s gross receipts.

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general fund. The City has also approved Measure G in 2016 which was approved by voters and results in an additional 1.00% sales tax.

The City will receive sales tax revenue from taxable purchases made within the City limits by the Project’s visitors. Applying the methodology outlined in Appendix B Table 7 the Project is anticipated to generate $43,849 in residential off-site sales tax.

Total
Estimated Spending per Week per Person (a) $ 2,100 $ 255,528 Estimated Annual Spending $ 13,287,456
Less: Vacancy (b) 20% (2,657,491)
Less: Estimated Annual spending on Lodging and Non Taxable Sales (c) 47% (6,245,104) Total Anticipated Annual taxable spending $ 4,384,860
Total Spending anticipated outside City (d) 50% $ (2,192,430) Total Taxable Spending within City of La Quinta $ 2,192,430 Annual Sales Taxes to City 1.00% $ 21,924
Annual Measure G Sales Taxes to City 1.00% $ 21,924
Total Annual Sales Tax to City 2.00% $ 43,849
Footnotes:
(d) Represents anticipated taxable spending outside the City. (b) Estiamted vacancy represents DPFG's estimate based on location relative to other establishments in the market Spending by Residents: Single Family Short Term Rental
(a) Estimate based on average anticipated spending of $300 per person per day ($2,100 per week) based on data from Visit California and the 2017 Report on the Economic Impact of Tourism in the Greater Palm Springs Area.

Total estimated spending represents spending for all 140 anticipated guests per week at buildout. (c) Per data from Visit California and the 2017 Report on the Economic Impact of Tourism in the Greater Palm Springs Area average visitor spending.

6.6 Other Revenues
The City receives various other revenues analyzed under the FIA. These include (i) franchise fees, (ii) charges for services, and (iii) Franchise Fees, among other recurring revenues. These revenues have been estimated using the appropriate multiplier against the City budgeted revenues for each respective revenue category. Accordingly, total annual “other” revenues are anticipated to be $36,140 at buildout, as seen in Appendix B, Table

8. 7.0 FIA Recurring Costs

7.1 General Administration
General Government Administration services cost includes City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and Human Resources. The FIA assumes an estimated 50% marginal increase for these costs as they do not have a 1:1 relationship with population growth (i.e., majority of costs are fixed, not variable). Accordingly, using a Per Capita & 688 Click Here to Return to Agenda
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50% Employee Multiplier, General Administration costs are anticipated to be approximately $5,666 at buildout, as shown in Appendix B, Table 9.

7.2 Police
The Police department will be responsible for providing protection services to the Project.

To estimate the Project’s impact on police service costs, the FIA uses a Per Capita & 50% Employee Multiplier of approximately $350.51. Based on this multiplier, total annual police service costs for the Project are estimated to be approximately $45,973 at buildout, as shown in Appendix B, Table 9.

7.3 Fire
The La Quinta Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the City of La Quinta. To estimate the Project’s impact on fire service costs the FIA uses a Per Capita & 50% Employee Multiplier of approximately $150.39. Based on this multiplier, total annual fire service costs are estimated to be approximately $19,725 at buildout, as shown in Table 9.

7.4 Community Resources
The Community Services cost category includes services related to Community Resources Administration, Wellness Center Operations, Recreation Programs/Special Events, as well as Code Compliance/Animal Control. Using a Per Capita Multiplier, total Community Services costs are anticipated to be approximately $6,556 at buildout, as shown in Appendix B, Table 9.

7.5 Public Works
The Public Works cost category include services related to Parks Maintenance, Public Buildings, Public Works Administration, Development Services, Streets, as well as Engineering Services. Using a Per Capita Multiplier, total Public Works costs are anticipated to be approximately $14,666 at buildout, as shown in Appendix B, Table 9.

7.6 Design & Development
The Design & Development cost category include services related to Design & Development Administration, Planning, Building, and The Hub. Using a Per Capita Multiplier, total Public Works costs are anticipated to be approximately $8,344 at buildout, as shown in Appendix B, Table 9.

7.7 Fiscal Services
The Fiscal Services cost category includes services related to the collection and investment of City monies, accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting. Using a Per Capita Multiplier, total Public Works costs are anticipated to be approximately $30,646 at buildout, as shown in Appendix B, Table 9.
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8.0 Impact Fees
The additional 7 lots proposed for dwelling units within the Project will be subject to development impact fees collected by the City and are a one-time revenue event. The City fees are collected to fund park and recreation, community and cultural center, library, civic center, maintenance facilities, fire protection and transportation improvements. The City will also collect fees for TUMF and MSHCP which will be passed through to Coachella Valley Association of Governments and Coachella Valley Conservation Commission, respectively. The total development impact fees to be paid to the City are anticipated to be approximately $91,966 at buildout, as shown in Appendix B, Table 10.

9.0 Glossary of Defined Terms and Acronyms
Budget City of La Quinta Adopted FY 2021/2022 Budget
City City of La Quinta
Client Avantstay
DPFG Development Planning & Financing Group
FIA Fiscal Impact Analysis
General Fund City of La Quinta General Fund
Project Polo Villas
State State of California
TRA Tax Rate Area
VLF Vehicle License Fees
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Appendix A
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AVENUE 50
AVENUE 51

MADISON ST
AVENUE 52
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VISTA BONITA TRAIL

MADISON ST
777-500-007 777-500-006
777-500-005
777-500-004
777-500-003
777-500-002
777-500-001
777-500-022
777-500-018 777-500-019 777-500-020
777-500-017
777-500-016
777-500-021
777-500-025
777-500-008
777-500-009
777-500-010
777-500-011
777-500-015
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Appendix B
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Table 1 - Polo Villa
Fiscal Impact Analysis Summary
Recurring Revenues:

Property Tax $ 23,263 Table 4
Property Tax in-lieu of VLF 7,731 Table 5
Transient Occupancy Tax 831,183 Table 6
Off-site Sales Tax 43,849 Table 7
Other Revenues 36,140 Table 8
Total Recurring Revenue $ 942,166
Recurring Expenditures:

City Council $ 389 Table 9
City Manager 1,385 Table 9
Marketing & Community Relations 1,707 Table 9
City Attorney 896 Table 9
City Clerk 805 Table 9
Human Resources 484 Table 9
Police 45,973 Table 9
Fire 19,725 Table 9
Community Resources Adminsitration Totals 1,310 Table 9 Wellness Center Operations 969 Table 9
Recreation Programs & Special Events Table 2,339 Table 9 Code Compliance/Animal Control Totals 1,939 Table 9
Parks Maintenance 6,517 Table 9
Public Buildings 3,402 Table 9
Public Works Administration 953 Table 9
Public Works Development Services 555 Table 9
Streets 1,279 Table 9
Engineering Services 1,961 Table 9
Design & Development Adminsitration Totals 1,690 Table 9 Planning 1,747 Table 9
Building 2,368 Table 9
The Hub 2,539 Table 9
Finance 3,718 Table 9
Central Services 26,928 Table 9
Total Recurring Expenditures $ 131,577
Net Fiscal Surplus (Deficit) $ 810,589

FISCAL IMPACT
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Table 2 - Polo Villas
Population and Employment Data
Average Beds per Unit 5.2 (a)
Average Persons per Bed 2 (b)
Total Anticipated Guests per Unit 10.4
Total Units at Buildout 18
Total Anticipated Guests 187
Average Annual Occupancy Rate 65% (b)
Total Anticipated Average Annual Persons Generated 122
(Persons Per Household Equivalent)
Population / Visitors 37,558 (c) 122
Employees 19,400 (d) -
Residents + 50% Employees 47,258 122
Footnotes:
(c) Per the United States 2020 Census Total Population for the City of La Quinta. (d) Based upon the California Employment Development Department total employment values for the City of La Quinta dated 11/19/2021. (b) Average of 2 persons per bed and 65% occupancy rate per Client and existing development data estimates.
(a) Estimate of 5.2 beds per unit per anticipated land use.

Estimated Project Residents
City Project
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Land Use and Assessed Value Assumptions
Lot 1 - APN 777-500-001 $ 2,000,000
Lot 2 - APN 777-500-002 2,000,000
Lot 3 - APN 777-500-003 2,000,000
Lot 4 - APN 777-500-004 2,000,000
Lot 5 - APN 777-500-005 2,000,000
Lot 6 - APN 777-500-006 2,000,000
Lot 7 - APN 777-500-007 2,000,000
Lot 8 - APN 777-500-008 2,000,000
Lot 9 - APN 777-500-009 2,000,000
Lot 10 - APN 777-500-010 2,000,000
Lot 11 - APN 777-500-011 2,000,000
Residential Subtotal/Avg. $ 22,000,000
Average of Assessed Value of Developed Lots $ 2,000,000 Residential Subtotal for Remaining 7 Lots $ 14,000,000
Total Project Assessed Value $ 36,000,000
Footnotes:
(b) Remaining 7 lots to be developed are estimated to have an assessed value equal to the average assessed value of the existing lots.
(a) Assessed value per anticipated purchase price of $22,000,000 for existing lots.

Residential Developed Lots
Lot Total Residential
Assessed Value (a)
Residential Undeveloped Lots (b)
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Agency 020-056 020-160
General Fund 9.78120003% 9.78214642% 9.781837094%
County Free Library 1.33136960% 1.33136960% 1.331369600% County Structure Fire Protection 5.44245812% 5.44245812% 5.442458120% City of La Quinta 6.46308231% 6.46147051% 6.461997324%
Coachella Valley Unified School District 43.22091200% 43.22091200% 43.220912000% Desert Community College 6.97569300% 6.97569300% 6.975693000% Riv. Co. Office of Education 3.79513600% 3.79513600% 3.795136000% Riv. Co. County Regional Park and Open Sp 0.32203427% 0.32203427% 0.322034270% Coachella Valley Public Cemetary 0.21306183% 0.21306183% 0.213061830% CV Mosquito and Vector Control 0.90593538% 0.90593538% 0.905935380% Coachella Valley Rec and Park 1.09680918% 1.09680918% 1.096809180% CV Water District State WTR Proj 2.53626300% 2.53626300% 2.536263000% Coachella Valley Resource Conser 0.03251600% 0.03251600% 0.032516000% CVWD Imp Dist 1 DS 1.18350300% 1.18350300% 1.183503000% CVWD Storm Water Unit 3.21070500% 3.21070500% 3.210705000% ERAF Fund 13.48932128% 13.48998669% 13.489769202%
Total 100.000000% 100.000000% 100.0000%
Project Acres (c) 3.36 6.92 10.28
% of Total 32.68% 67.32% 100.00%
Total City General Fund 6.4620%
Total
Total Assessed Value from Table 2 $ 36,000,000
Base 1% Ad-Valorem Tax 1.00% $ 360,000
City Share 6.4620% $ 23,263
(a)
(b)
(c)
Table 4 - Polo Villas
Post-ERAF Share of the Basic Tax Calculation
Wtd. Avg. of
TRAs (a), (b)
Footnotes:

Source: Fiscal Year 2020-21 Share of the Basic Tax per Riverside County Auditor-Controller's Office, Property Tax Division.

The weighted average of TRAs was calculated by the distribution of acreage among the TRAs within the Project.

Shares of the basic tax that are received by the City for each TRA are highlighted in bold print.

Data per LandVision.
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Table 5 - Polo Villas
Property Taxes In-Lieu of VLF
FY 2021/22 In-Lieu VLF Allocation to City (a) $ 4,615,000 2020/21 City Assessed Value (b) 14,364,884,152
Total Project Assessed Value per Table 3 36,000,000
Less: Existing Assessed Value (c) (11,936,724)
Net (New) Assessed Value $ 24,063,276
AV Growth from Project 0.168%
Annual City Property Taxes In Lieu of VLF $ 7,731
Footnotes:
(a) Per City of La Quinta Fiscal Year 2021/22 Adopted Budget. (b) Per Riverside County Assessor's Office 2020/21 Assessment Roll. (c) Current assessed value based on APN's 777-500-001, 777-500-002, 777-500- 003, 777-500-004, 777-500-005, 777-500-006, 777-500-007, 777-500-008, 777- 500-009, 777-500-010, 777-500-011, 777-500-016, 777-500-017, 777-500-018, 777-500-019, 777-500-020, 777-500-021, 777-500-022.
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Transient Occupancy Taxes
Plan Type No. of Units Annual Rent Annual Rent Per Unit 5-Bed Units 6 $ 2,635,163 $ 439,194
6-Bed Units 5 2,444,289 488,858
Total 11 $ 5,079,452 $ 461,768
Plan Type No. of Units Anticipated Annual Rent Annual Rent Per Unit To be Determined 7 $ 3,232,379 $ 461,768
Total 7 $ 3,232,379 $ 461,768
Total Anticipated Annual Rental Revenues $ 8,311,831 $ 461,768 Annual City Short-term Rental TOT (c) 10.00% $ 831,183 $ 46,177 Footnotes:
(c) Transient occupancy tax rate per City of La Quinta Adopted Budget. (a) Existing Residential Development plan type, number of units, and anticipated gross rental revenue per Client.

Existing Residential Development (a)
Proposed Residential Development (b)
(b) Proposed residential development for remaining 7 lots is anticipated to be the weighted average of the existing lots annual rent per unit.
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Off-Site Sales Tax Revenue
Total
Estimated Spending per Week per Person (a) $ 2,100 $ 255,528 Estimated Annual Spending $ 13,287,456
Less: Vacancy (b) 20% (2,657,491)
Less: Estimated Annual spending on Lodging and Non Taxable Sales (c) 47% (6,245,104) Total Anticipated Annual taxable spending $ 4,384,860
Total Spending anticipated outside City (d) 50% $ (2,192,430) Total Taxable Spending within City of La Quinta $ 2,192,430 Annual Sales Taxes to City 1.00% $ 21,924
Annual Measure G Sales Taxes to City 1.00% $ 21,924
Total Annual Sales Tax to City 2.00% $ 43,849
Footnotes:
(d) Represents anticipated taxable spending outside the City. (b) Estiamted vacancy represents DPFG's estimate based on location relative to other establishments in the market Spending by Residents: Single Family Short Term Rental
(a) Estimate based on average anticipated spending of $300 per person per day ($2,100 per week) based on data from Visit California and the 2017 Report on the Economic Impact of Tourism in the Greater Palm Springs Area. Total estimated spending represents spending for all 140 anticipated guests per week at buildout. (c) Per data from Visit California and the 2017 Report on the Economic Impact of Tourism in the Greater Palm Springs Area average visitor spending.
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Other Recurring Revenues
Revenue Category
City FY 2021/2022
Adopted Budget (a) Adjustment Adjusted Budget Multiplier Factor Project
Equivalent
Persons
Project
Revenues
Tax Revenues
Property Tax Revenue $ 2,605,000 100% $ 2,605,000 Case Study - - $ - No-Low City Property Tax 4,706,000 100% 4,706,000 Case Study - - - RPTTF Pass Through 1,616,000 100% 1,616,000 Per Capita & 50% Employee 34 122 4,161 State Sales Tax 10,000,000 100% 10,000,000 Case Study - - - Measure G Sales Tax 11,500,000 100% 11,500,000 Case Study - - - Document Transfer Tax 750,000 100% 750,000 Case Study - - - TOT - Hotels 5,000,000 100% 5,000,000 Case Study - - -
TOT - Short Term Vac. Rentals 3,000,000 100% 3,000,000 Case Study - - - TOT - Bed and Breakfast 90,000 100% 90,000 Case Study - - - TOT - Resort Fees 250,000 100% 250,000 Case Study - - - Franchise Taxes - Burrtec 785,000 100% 785,000 Per Capita & 50% Employee 17 122 2,021 SoCal Gas Franchise 140,000 100% 140,000 Per Capita & 50% Employee 3 122 360 Cable Television Franchise Fee 650,000 100% 650,000 Per Capita & 50% Employee 14 122 1,674 Communications Franchise Fees 250,000 100% 250,000 Per Capita & 50% Employee 5 122 644 Property Tax In Lieu of VLF 4,615,000 100% 4,615,000 Case Study - - - Total Tax Revenues $ 45,957,000 $ 45,957,000 $ 8,860
Licenses & Permits $ 2,252,000 $ 2,252,000 N/A - - $ -
Intergovernmental 8,251,100 8,251,100 Per Capita & 50% Employee 175 122 $ 21,245 Charges for Services 876,010 876,010 Per Capita & 50% Employee 19 122 $ 2,256 Fines, Forfeitures & Abatements 294,000 294,000 Per Capita & 50% Employee 6 122 $ 757 Use of Money & Property 545,000 545,000 Per Capita & 50% Employee 12 122 $ 1,403 Miscellaenous 629,100 629,100 Per Capita & 50% Employee 13 122 $ 1,620 Transfers In - - Per Capita & 50% Employee - 122 $ -
Total $ 58,804,210 $ 58,804,210 36,140$
Footnotes:
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Recurring Expenditures
Expenditure Category
City FY 2021/2022
Adopted Budget (a) Adjustment
Adjusted
Budget Multiplier Factor
Project
Equivalent
Persons Project Cost
City Council $ 302,200 50% $ 151,100 Per Capita & 50% Employee $ 3.20 122 $ 389 City Manager 1,076,000 50% 538,000 Per Capita & 50% Employee 11.38 122 1,385 Marketing & Community Relations 1,325,900 50% 662,950 Per Capita & 50% Employee 14.03 122 1,707 City Attorney 696,000 50% 348,000 Per Capita & 50% Employee 7.36 122 896 City Clerk 625,200 50% 312,600 Per Capita & 50% Employee 6.61 122 805 Human Resources 376,000 50% 188,000 Per Capita & 50% Employee 3.98 122 484 Police 17,855,100 100% 17,855,100 Per Capita & 50% Employee 377.82 122 45,973 Fire 7,660,800 100% 7,660,800 Per Capita & 50% Employee 162.11 122 19,725 Community Resources Adminsitration Totals 808,500 50% 404,250 Per Capita 10.76 122 1,310 Wellness Center Operations 597,900 50% 298,950 Per Capita 7.96 122 969 Recreation Programs & Special Events Table 908,300 100% 908,300 Per Capita & 50% Employee 19.22 122 2,339 Code Compliance/Animal Control Totals 1,506,320 50% 753,160 Per Capita & 50% Employee 15.94 122 1,939 Parks Maintenance 2,530,900 100% 2,530,900 Per Capita & 50% Employee 53.55 122 6,517 Public Buildings 1,321,200 100% 1,321,200 Per Capita & 50% Employee 27.96 122 3,402 Public Works Administration 739,900 50% 369,950 Per Capita & 50% Employee 7.83 122 953 Public Works Development Services 431,200 50% 215,600 Per Capita & 50% Employee 4.56 122 555 Streets 496,600 100% 496,600 Per Capita & 50% Employee 10.51 122 1,279 Engineering Services 761,800 100% 761,800 Per Capita & 50% Employee 16.12 122 1,961 Design & Development Adminsitration Totals 656,200 100% 656,200 Per Capita & 50% Employee 13.89 122 1,690 Planning 678,600 100% 678,600 Per Capita & 50% Employee 14.36 122 1,747 Building 919,800 100% 919,800 Per Capita & 50% Employee 19.46 122 2,368 The Hub 986,000 100% 986,000 Per Capita & 50% Employee 20.86 122 2,539 Finance 1,444,100 100% 1,444,100 Per Capita & 50% Employee 30.56 122 3,718 Central Services 10,458,206 100% 10,458,206 Per Capita & 50% Employee 221.30 122 26,928 Total $ 55,162,726 $ 50,920,166 131,577$
Footnotes:
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Unit of Measure Fee Quantity Total Fees
City of La Quinta
Park Improvements (a) Per Unit $ 2,106 7 $ 14,742
Community/Culture (a) Per Unit 956 7 6,692
Library (a) Per Unit 397 7 2,779
Civic Center (a) Per Unit 1,230 7 8,610
Maintenance Facilities (a) Per Unit 313 7 2,191
Fire (a) Per Unit 369 7 2,583
Transportation (a) Per Unit 4,009 7 28,063
CVAG TUMF (b) Per Meter 2,358 7 16,506
Multi Species Plan Fees (c) Per Meter 1,400 7 9,800
Total Estimated Development Impact Fees: $ 91,966
Per Unit: $ 13,138
Footnotes:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Represents the currently collected Coachella Valley Association of Governments ("CVAG") TUMF rate per unit, effective January 1, 2022. Typically the TUMF rate is adjusted every July, however, this year the increase was in effect in January and the next increase is anticipated in July 2022.

Represents the currently collected Multi Species Plan Fees "MSHCP") by the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission effective July 1, 2021. The MSHCP fee increases annually with the next increase anticipated for July 2022.

Development Impact Fee Budget
Represents the impact fees applicable to the proposed project per the City of La Quinta ("City") Development Impact Fee Study dated September 23, 2019 effective for permit applications received on or after July 1, 2020.

Estimate of Total Project Development Impact Fees
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LA QUINTA STVR PROGRAM - 2021 ANNUAL REPORT
Compliance functions include managing complaints, conducting investigations, and enforcement (violations, citations, and suspensions)
The STVR program consists of several interdependent activities such as permitting, tax collection, and compliance. - Active STVR Permits in Permit Ban Areas have collectively decreased by 19.4% during 2021 (Jan-Dec)- Density of STVR Permits in Permit Ban Areas have collectively decreased by 7.4% during 2021 (Jan-Dec) DEPARTMENTAL REPORT ITEM NO. 3
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- Reported complaints peaked in Q-2 &
decreased 75% to the lowest amountby Q-4.
- In Q-1 & Q-2 - 41% of complaints were
for unpermitted properties.
- In Q-3 & Q-4 - 60% of complaints were
for unpermitted properties.
- Q-3 includes a one-time submission of
145 vendor-generated complaints in July.

The remaining 149 community/Citygenerated complaints reflect a 57% decrease in complaints between
Q-2 & Q-3.

LA QUINTA STVR PROGRAM - 2021 COMPLAINTS
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- 65% of all 2021 Citations were issued to un
permitted
pro
perties
- 70% of all 2021 Citations were issued for administrative matters- STVR o perations are subject to 10% TOT,
permit re
gistration, ins
pection, & licensin
g fees, & enforcement
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Mid La Quinta
South La Quinta
City Boundary
Id name zoning
1 Homewood Suites (La Quinta Desert Villas - Center Pointe) Tourist Commercial (TC) District 2 Legacy Villas Tourist Commercial (TC) District & Development Agreement 3 La Quinta Resort including Spa & Tennis Villas Tourist Commercial (TC) District & Adjacent to TC District 4 Embassy Suites Village Commercial District
5 Village Commercial Village Commercial District
6 SilverRock Specific Plan Tourist Commercial (TC) District - Undeveloped 7 Codorniz Entitlement Approval
8 Signature at PGA West Tourist Commercial (TC) District 9 Puerta Azul Entitlement Approval
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

PERIODIC REPORT
In response to local declaration and other State and County orders, the department shifted roles to provide COVID-19 related Public Safety and Social Service needs.

Code Compliance / Animal Control
October 1 – December 31, 2021
DEPARTMENTAL REPORT ITEM NO. 4
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STVR Cases STVR Inspections STVR Complaints
Q-1 2021 Q-2 2021 Q-3 2021 Q-4 2021
As shown in the bar graph below, Code continues to experience a decline in STVR activity.

In the month of December, Code received just 16 complaints regarding STVRs: 7 were for noise, 4 for administrative issues, 2 for barking dogs, 2 for trash cans/debris and 1 for a light. In fact, compared to other months, December had the lowest number of complaints in the year. Code has been able to allocate resources to be more proactive on property maintenance concerns as STVR complaints have decreased.

Short Term Vacation Rentals (STVR)
New STVR cases:
• this quarter - 63
• last quarter - 160
STVR Citations:
• this quarter - 15
• last quarter - 61
STVR Suspensions
• this quarter - 1
• last quarter - 6
The STVR Hotline is managed by Code staff Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm.

As the number of complaints and suspended STVR properties have declined the contract security company has expanded their patrols to include City Parks, and X-Park. STVR complaints and known areas of concern continue to be handled as a priority. 187
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74 Q-1 Q-2 Q-3 Q-4
Hotline Calls
2020 2021
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2101 2071
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2038
1714
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Site Inspections*
2020 2021
Code Compliance
Top Code Violations:
• Trash Cans/Junk: 213
• Landscaping: 87
• STVR: 57
False Alarms
• $100,555 fees collected to
date
• City Staff outreach to
businesses with multiple
false alarms.
• Businesses with excessive
false alarms this quarter: 8
prior quarter: 14
*Site inspections are required to confirm violations and include STVR inspections and regular code complaints (e.g., trash containers, landscaping, property maintenance issues, etc.).

Throughout the pandemic Residents and Businesses continued to received notification of false alarms. However, false alarm fees were paused to lessen some of the economic hardships brought by the pandemic. In June 2021, the City started sending invoices to anyone with 3 or more false alarms once again. The City continues to educate the public on the waste of resources brought on by false alarms through notices, direct mail, social media post and phone calls.
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Year
False Alarms
2018 2019 2020 2021
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Animal Control Update
Riverside County Animal Services
Department of Animal Services continues to operate on appointment-only system. In the event of a pet emergency, animal control question, or if you are interested in adopting, fostering or rescuing, please call 951-358-7387. Potential adopters, fosters, or rescues can also send an email to [email protected] or visit their website at:
https://www.rcdas.org/.
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52 104
Licensing Statistics
New Renewed
Closed Not Renewed
38 25
7 8
10 1 0
1 Impounds
Stray Stray-Dead Stray-Known Wait
Owner Surrendered Foster Return Confiscated
Dispo Requested Adoption Return
21 12 11
11 5
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Outcomes
Adoption
Transfer Adoption Partner
Return to Owner
Euthanized Untreatable
In Foster Home
Died
RCDAS Community Cat Program
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

BIANNUAL REPORT
July 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
COVID-19 Testing
Total Number of Tests Daily Testing Capacity
Events & Activities with COVID-19 Safety Protocols
In partnership with Riverside County Public Health coordination and COVID-19 safety standards were met or exceeded for the following events:

Ironman
Concerts at SilverRock Event Site
La Quinta Art Celebration
Youth Club Sports
American Express Golf Tournament - Planning
Veteran’s Day
Emergency Management Biannual
Report
La Quinta Statistics
Total Cases in La Quinta: 4,727
Total Recover in La Quinta: 4,557
COVID-19 Deaths in La Quinta: 72 400
COVID-19 Support
Grant Purchases
Outbreak Reporting
Testing Resources
Vaccination Resources
PPE for Staff and Visitors
Implementation of Daily Check-in for Staff
Clarification of State’s Industry Guidance
Reopening Plan for City Hall
15,363
The Emergency Management Division has been involved in the following activities to enhance safety and education for staff and the community:
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Social Services & Community Programs
October 1 – December 31, 2021
FIND Food Distribution & Wellness Center
• Since the start of the program in April 2020, Staff have distributed 15,100+ (3,000+ for current fiscal year 2021-22 July-December) food packages to residents at Coral Mountain, Hadley Villas, Vista Dunes, Washington Street Apartments, and Wolff Waters; FIND provided mobile pantries for food distribution five times per month at La Quinta High School and La Quinta Community Fitness Center & Park.
• Desert Recreation District (DRD) served 800+ participants at Fritz Burns Pool programs including Open Swim, Aqua Fit, Water Aerobics, Senior Splash, and a Floating Pumpkin Patch.
• Provided fitness & recreation programs online and in-person to 4,800 participants/fitness members. Social service programs were active during this quarter with Riverside County Cool Center and Curative COVID-19 testing open to the public. • Youth sports programs had 36,600+ total participants (players, spectators, coaches) for AYSO (soccer), Friday Night Lights (flag football), and La Quinta Youth Sports Association (baseball).

Library/Museum/Creation Station Makerspace
• Over 29,500+ items were circulated through Library express/curbside services and selfcheck out. Over 1,400+ people participated in the virtual/recorded program offerings, computer sessions, and library staff assisted with 1,972 reference questions. Library highlights included: The Night the Library Came Alive 2, If But When: Wildfire Solutions documentary, FIND Food Bank Food Drive, and Riverside County Master Gardeners Fall Plant Giveaway.
• Museum provided Creative Space; Beauty and the Beast: California Wildflowers and Climate Change; and Local History: Story of La Quinta exhibits that were viewed by 800+ visitors. Held opening receptions for Local History: Story of La Quinta and Creative Space for 240 participants. Good Reads Book Club, Desert Lecture Collaborative, STITCH Fiber Arts Club, Brown Bag TED Talks, Take a Break with Huell, Sketchbook Journaling, and a field trip had a total of 213 participants.
• Creation Station Makerspace served 950+ participants with memberships, classes, express services, walk-in service, Makerspace Camps & Crafts, and virtual programming views on Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube. Highlights for this quarter include Friction Kitchen and collaboration with the Library on The Night the Library Came Alive 2. 713 Click Here to Return to Agenda Veterans Day Recognition
• Held the annual Veterans Day Recognition event on Thursday, November 11th at the City Hall Courtyard; honored and recognized 13 veterans in the branches of Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy. • Gold Star Family recognition to honor USMC Cpl. Hunter Lopez, one of the 13 fallen United States Service Members in the attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. Cpl.

Lopez was a La Quinta High School graduate and a Riverside County Police Explorer who served La Quinta.
• Col. Dave Hart, US Marine Corps, was this year’s guest speaker along with musical performances provided by Doug Hassett and Steve Ferrera, veteran bugler/trumpet player for the US Marie Corps Band.
• A flyover was provided by the Palm Springs Air Museum and Boy Scout Troop 1701 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• Fallen Solider Table was displayed throughout November at the La Quinta Museum to honor those who are no longer with us.
• Promoted and showed this event on Facebook Live, social media, and the City’s webpage.

Community Events
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Annual Tree Lighting
• Held the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 3 at Civic Center Campus.
• Mayor and Council Members provided holiday greetings and counted down the lighting of the Christmas Tree.
• Santa Claus was available to take Instagram photos in front of the Christmas Tree.
• Live performances were provided by Dance, Play, Pretend, Beginning Ballet, Time 2 Twirl, Doug Hassett, Natasha Terrell, and the La Quinta Blackhawk Wind Symphony.
• Too Tall Tom walked around on stilts handing out candy canes and the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who greeted participants and took photos.
• Pre-packaged holiday treats and holiday gift bags were provided to children in attendance.
• The Holiday Train provided rides for children and families through the park. • Promoted the event through the GEM, City website, and social media outlets.

Community Events
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Recruitment Metrics
Recruitments
Administrative Assistant – City Clerk’s Office
Code Compliance Officer II – Community Resources*
Finance Director/Treasurer – Finance*
Maintenance Worker I – Public Works/Engineering
Management Specialist – City Manager’s
Part Time Software Program Writer – Design and Development Recreation Leader – Community Resources (3)
Temporary Community Resources Coordinator – Community Resources Traffic Signal Technician – Public Works/Engineering*
*Promotion
Human Resources Biannual Report 8
National Biannual Unemployment Rate 4.67%
Source: US Department of Labor–Labor Statistics (US BLS) Human Resources
July 1 – December 31, 2021
Recruitments Average Days
Advertised
# Applications
Received
Days to Fill
Job Posting to Offer
Date
12 25% Promotional
Hires
23 266 83
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DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

QUARTERLY REPORT & ANNUAL REVIEW
4th Quarter (October - December 2021)
and 2021 Annual Review
THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONSISTS OF THREE DIVISIONS:

BUILDING, THE HUB, AND PLANNING.

BUILDING
The Building Division administers and issues all residential and commercial building permit applications, reviews plans (plan checks), and conducts on-site building inspections for
compliance with the La Quinta Municipal Code and California Building Standards Code.

Plan Check Submittals
177
242
212 222 225
251
0 200
400
Building Inspections Performed
865
1268
789
1286
828
1247
0 1k
2k
Building Permit Fees Collected
$44k
$61k
$52k
$43k
$31k
$80k
0 50k
100k
Plan Check Fees Collected
$55k
$173k
$72k
$109k
$41k
$142k
0 100k
200k
Building Permits Issued
162
217
177
146 147 129
0 200
400
Average Building Inspections Per Day
39 60
42 64
41 62
0 100
200
2020
October November December
2021 2020 202
1 2020 202
1 2020
October November December
2021 2020 202
1 2020 202
1 2020
October November December
2021 2020 202
1 2020 202
1 2020
October November December
2021 2020 202
1 2020 202
1 2020
October November December
2021 2020 202
1 2020 202
1 2020
October November December
2021 2020 202
1 2020 202
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The Hub serves as a one-stop permit center. It is the central location for obtaining permits for planning, building, engineering, business licenses, and special events. The Hub also issues licenses and permits for items such as garage sales, home occupations, HVAC/windows/waterheater/utility change outs pool drains, and re-roofs.

Business Licenses Issued
194
390
107
279
174
205
0 200
400
Other Licenses and Permits Issued
97 139
127
104 108
69 0
100
200
Phone Activity
1,743 1,644 1,593
Oct 2021 Nov 2021 Dec 2021
0 1k
2k
3k
In-Person/Counter Activity
341
301 281
Oct 2021 Nov 2021 Dec 2021
0 250
500
Customer Service/Assistance
Includes all phone calls received by the Concierge,
the Hub general line, and all Permit Technicians.

Includes all Hub visitors checked in by the Concierge.

Average Phone Calls Per Day
82 82 80
Oct 2021 Nov 2021 Dec 2021
0 50
100
150
Average In-Person/Counter Per Day
16 15 14
Oct 2021 Nov 2021 Dec 2021
0 20
2020
October November December
2021 2020 202
1 2020 202
1 2020
October November December
2021 2020 202
1 2020 202
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PLANNING
The Planning Division administers the zoning and development standards and works with residential and commercial developers, architects, builders, and businesses to ensure that development is consistent with the La Quinta Zoning Code and General Plan.

Planning staff coordinates with the Planning Commission, which primary function is to develop and maintain the City’s General Plan, consider development applications, as well as to serve as an advisory body to the City Council.

Permits
Includes signs, temporary use,
minor use, and landscaping plans.

Planning Approvals
Modification by Applicant to allow for solar roof tiles at the Floresta residential development.

Sign Program Amendment to allow for a new sign for VetIQ at the Walmart building.

Special Event Permits for Alpha Win Duathlon, La Quinta High School Homecoming Parade, La Quinta Art Celebration, 2021 Ironman, TED Women's Conference at La Quinta Resort, and the American Express Golf Tour Event.

Minor Use Permit for the Cantera residential development for a sales office and model home complex.

Certificate of Compliance for Andalusia residential community to certify compliance with the subdivision map act and City municipal code.

Modification by Applicant to allow for an exterior paint change at Jefferson Square commercial center.

Christmas Tree lot at Lowes via Temporary Use Permit.

Modification by Applicant to allow for architectural changes and a Minor Adjustment to setbacks to complete the Capistrano residential development.

Final Landscape Plan to approve landscaping along Adams street, along the Centre at La Quinta project.

Sign Program Amendment to the former Sam’s Club program to allow for new indoor storage business signage.

Minor use Permit to allow for a collocation at a Wireless Telecommunication facility.

Minor revision to an approved Final Landscape Plan for the Alta Verde residential development.

Planning Staff
Planning Permit Applications Submitted
5 4
3 12 13
11 2020 2021
Oct Nov Dec
0 10
20 On October 26, 2021, Planning Commission approved of a new 4,335 square foot drive through Panera located within the 111 Shopping Center
Planning Commission
Projects
Includes zoning changes, tract maps,
site developments, and parcel maps.

Planning Project Applications Submitted
10 1
5 6
13 5
2020 2021
Oct Nov Dec
0 10
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2021 Annual Review
A QUICK VIEW OF 2021 DATA AS COMPARED TO 2020
2,143
3,110
1,921
2,399
0 2.5k
5k
HUB Services
2,506
2,988
988
1,174
0 2k
4k
Planning Permits and Projects
121
179
0 250
500
$549k
$967k
$731k
$1.14m
0 1M
2M
Average Per Day
38 51
2020 2021
Inspections
9,847
13,264
2020 2021
2020 2021
Plan Check Submittals Building Permits Issued
Plan Check Fees Building Permit Fees Collected
2020 2021
2020 2021 2020 2021
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Al Fresco Dining Continues
2021 Highlights
SNAPSHOT OF SOME OF THE PROJECTS OF 2021
Talus
A total of 20 building permits were issued at the TALUS project for the construction of the Montage Hotel, Spa, and Shared Services/Conference Center Buildings, the Montage Luxury Residences, and the Golf Clubhouse starting as of July 2021.

Village Shopping Center
The Al Fresco Dining Program continued through 2021,
allowing restaurants to expand their dining operations
outdoors, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2021, there were 268 building permits issued
for the construction of new single-family homes
and 283 building permits issued
for home remodels/additions.

The Vet IQ veterinary office was granted a
Minor Use Permit to operate in vacant
tenant space in the Wal-Mart store.

VetIQ inside Walmart
Residential Building Construction
Pavilion Palms Shopping Center
The Pavilion Palms Shopping Center project was
approved in March 2021 consisting of approximately
125,800 square feet of commercial space.

The Village Shopping Center,
located at the northwest corner
of Washington and Calle Tampico,
gained some new tenants including
Basil Thai, Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant,
Starbucks Drive-Thru, and
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market.
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Public Works/Engineering
Quarterly Report
October 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Engineering Services:

CIP Projects - In Progress
La Quinta X Park - the contractor has placed footing for the perimeter fence, formed for curb and gutters, and graded and installed sub-base in preparation for parking lot asphalt.

Provides engineering design, construction oversight, and traffic support on a variety of infrastructure projects that help keep La Quinta safe and beautiful. Here are some activities for October, November, and December 2021:

The Public Works Department consists of six divisions: Engineering, Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), Parks, Lighting & Landscape, Traffic, Facilities, and Public Works Street Maintenance.

SilverRock Retention Basin Soil Stabilization - contractor installed plants and shrubs, installed irrigation on the North side, and has spread decomposed granite through the area.

Citywide Miscellaneous ADA Improvements - project has been awarded and contract is being executed. This year's ADA Improvements will continue the work along Avenida Bermudas and focus the improvements at the following intersections: Calle Nogales, Calle Colima, Calle Madrid, Eisenhower Drive, Angel View Resale Store (driveway and sidewalk), Calle Estado (raised crosswalk), and Avenida La Fonda (raised crosswalk).

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Engineering assistance and project review during October, November, and December 2021:

Project Reviews Completed
October
PERIOD
November
December
Year to Date
71 59
61% ▲
66 719
2021
44users
35 69% ▲
Percentage
Change From Last
Year
450
2020
44 50% ▲
60% ▲
Permits Issued
October
PERIOD
November
December
Year to Date
18 13
200% ▲
11 172
2021
6 5 160% ▲
Percentage
Change From Last
Year
126
2020
15 27% ▼
37% ▲
Parks and L&L
Parks Update: In addition to general maintenance, the Civic Center Campus received a refresh with decomposed granite and stone installed in planter beds and plant replacement. New benches and additional trees were installed at Seasons dog park. Aged and torn shade canopies were replaced at the Sports Complex, Fritz Burns, La Quinta park, and Bear Creek Trail.

L&L Update: Missing plants were replaced along the perimeter landscape on Miles and Adams Street. Tree stumps were removed from the center median on Avenue 54 and Madison Street.

Facilities
Buildings - the following items were completed (Attachment 1):

EOC: emergency leak repairs (carpet, drywall, electrical) Fire Station 93: contracted, scheduled, and oversaw the exterior paint City Hall Staff break room: fresh paint, new furniture, new appliances, a new T.V. and upgraded outdoor area with a barbeque and new seating.
270 work orders, including but not limited to: facilities maintenance personal requests, fire station maintenance, park restroom inspections, graffiti & vandalism, and HVAC preventative maintenance tasks.
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Public Works Street Maintenance
116 work requests were completed, including:

Accident/Damage/Risk
Debris/Litter Removal/Right of Way Maintenance
Graffiti Removal (Right-of-Way)
Pothole or Street Repair
Sidewalk Repair/Concrete
Storm Drain Repair and Maintenance
Street Sweeping
Street Sign Repair/Maintenance
Vehicle/Equipment/Operations Yard Maintenance
Tree Issues
Traffic
The traffic operations team completed 118 citizen request work orders, 39 preventative maintenance work orders, and 6 emergency on call work orders. 22 active users have been set up with the successful launch of the Public Safety Camera System.

Completed synchronization of 3 traffic corridors at Washington Street, Highway 111, and Jefferson Street.

Installed 164 Village banners for the "Arts Celebration" and 84 large Ironman banners throughout the City.

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LA QUINTA SHERIFF’S STATION

QUARTERLY REPORT
October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
Statistics
Priority 1 – Involve circumstances that pose a clearly defined threat to human life or property;
Priority 2 – Involve circumstances of an urgent but not life-threatening nature (e.g. minor assaults and batteries);
Priority 3 – Involve circumstances which are neither urgent nor life threatening (e.g. disturbances of the peace);
Priority 4 – Incidents occurring in the past or “cold” calls. 6 16
25 38
7 16
28 37
6 14
25 31
Priority 1: Average
Response
Priority 2: Average
Response
Priority 3: Average
Response
Priority 4: Average
Response
Average Response Time
October November December
23 521
451
234
18 430 441
211
29 451 430
203
Priority 1: Calls for
Service
Priority 2: Calls for
Service
Priority 3: Calls for
Service
Priority 4: Calls for
Service
Number of Calls for Service
October November December
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0 0
7 67
2 9 6 12
1 0 4
70 2
20 9 13
1 0 6
49 1
13 3 9
Rape Homicide Aggravated
Assault
Larceny Robbery Burglary Vehicle
Theft
Simple
Assault
Crime Statistics
September October November
Special Enforcement Team &
Business District
• Actions: 347
• Property Recovered: $11,000
• Narcotics Seized:291.1g of Meth &
55 Marijuana Plants
Traffic Team
• Actions: 1,437
Community Service Officers &
Crime Prevention Specialists
• Actions: 1,091
• Community Meetings: 1
• Trainings:0
490
304
186
149
6 Citations
Citations Other
Other Hazard Citations
Other Non-Hazard Citations
Excessive Speed Citations
Seat Belt Citations
194
57 35
12 3 1
Collisions
Non Injury and Private Property Collision
Traffic Injury Collision
DUI Arrests
DUI Collisions
DUI Injury Collision
DUI Injury Collision with Fataility
School Resource Officers
• Actions: 84
Narcotics Task Force
• Actions in La Quinta: 25
• Narcotics Seized: 626g Meth, 14.3g
Heroin, 41.5g Fentanyl Powder, and 295
Fentanyl Pills
• Recovered Firearms: 5
Citizens on Patrol
• Actions: 9
• Hours Donated: 835.5 hours
Actions by Teams:
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FIRE DEPARTMENT

QUARTERLY REPORT
October 1, 2021– December 31, 2021
Incident Response Activity
Incident Type #
Medical 1,461
False Alarm 168
Public Service Assistance 128
Traffic Collision 80
Standby 26
Other Fire 12
Residential Fire 8
Vehicle Fire 6
Rescue 8
Ringing Alarm 8
Other Miscellaneous 22
Hazardous Materials 5
Commercial Fire 3
Multi-Family Dwelling Fire 2
Wildland Fire 3
Incident Total In La Quinta 1,940
Average Enroute to
On-Scene Time
Enroute Time: When a unit has been
acknowledged as responding.

On-scene Time: When a unit has been
acknowledged as being on-scene.
*NOTE: Average response times may be
slightly skewed due to Station 70 staff being
temporarily relocated to Station 32.
<5 Minutes +5 Minutes +10 Minutes
+20 Minutes Average Min. % 0 to 5 Min.
1,188 730 95
8 5.0 61.2
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Mutual Aid
LQ Resources Responding in LQ 1,172
LQ Resources Aiding Other
Jurisdictions
718
Resources Aiding LQ 248
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Truck Report
Truck 86 recorded 14 responses in La Quinta during this quarter.

Fire Inspection Report – Office of the Fire Marshal
4th Quarter Statistics:
• Development Plan Reviews – 160
• Planning Case Reviews – 16
• Construction inspections – 434
• Facility Inspections – 17
• La Quinta Office of the Fire Marshal saw a 26% increase in the number of Plan Reviews completed, and a 62% increase in the number of Inspections conducted for 2021.

Plan Reviews:
• Tentative Improvement (TI) Plans: Amazon Fresh and Rapport Furniture • First Round of Building Plans: Pavilion Palms and Jefferson Street Apartments • Tract Precise Grading: The Centre –, Recreation Bldg. & Pool • Construction Permit Approved: Desert Club Apartments
• Model Home Plans – Capistrano, Bella @ Piazza Serena, Jewel @ PGA West • Special Events – TED Women, Porsche Event, Lowe’s Xmas Tree Lot, and La Quinta Art Celebration
• Public Fireworks – Madison Club, Rancho La Quinta, Hideaway, La Quinta Country Club, and Andalusia
Construction Inspections:
• Montage Hotel – Private fire main (Phased)
• Grocery Outlet – Fire Sprinkler, Alarm, Refrigeration, TI/Occupancy Final • Nothing Bundt Cakes – TI/Occupancy Final
• LifeStream Blood Bank – TI/Occupancy Final
• Extra Space Storage – Private Fire Main
• Tract Home Development Inspections – Andalusia, Griffin Ranch, Floresta, Carmela, Signature, Residence Club, Coral Mountain @ PGA, Stone Creek Ranch, Jewel @ PGA & Rancho Santana.
• Custom Home Development Inspections – Madison Club, Hideaway, Traditions, The Palms &Cove Community.

Facility Inspections:
• State Fire Marshal Mandated Annual Inspections: Mediterra, Wolf Waters, The Palms Assisted Living, & La Quinta Resort (Casitas).
• Fire Code Complaint Inspections: Laguna De La Paz community, Shadow Rock Church, La Quinta Polo Estates, El Ranchito Restaurant, Villaggio, & Mountain View Country Club.

Significant Incidents

1. On 11/7/21, CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department along with RSO responded to the La Quinta Cove Trailhead of the Cove-to-Lake Trail for an elderly male with possible generalized weakness. Due to the patient's location near the "switchbacks", units responded to both access points. Engine 32's rescue group hiked the trail to the patient's location while an air rescue plan was enacted. CHP H60 remained in reconnaissance orbit while RSO Rescue 9 performed the hoist rescue. The patient was transferred to a waiting ground ambulance and after a medical evaluation opted to refuse further treatment and/or transportation. 734 Click Here to Return to Agenda Significant Incidents

2. On 11/20/21, CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire Department units responded to an inaccessible rescue 1 mile south of the intersection of Calle Tecate and Avenida Ramirez in La Quinta. A hiker had fallen and was suffering from a minor shoulder injury and mental instability. The patient was assessed and transported to a local hospital. Riverside County Sheriffs officers also responded to the incident due to the suspicious nature of the incident and injury.

3. On 11/25/2021, CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at El Ranchito Restaurant located at 78039 Calle Estado. The first unit on scene reported light smoke showing from the building. The restaurant was unoccupied at the time of the incident. The fire was contained to the stove with extension to the exhaust. No injuries to fire personnel or civilians.

4. On 12/1/21, CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 48000 block of Via Hermosa in La Quinta. The first arriving fire engine noticed lite smoke coming from the roof line. Fire crews investigated the source of the smoke and identified the dryer vent had caught fire and the fire extended out to a portion of the residence. Fire crews fully extinguished the fire. No occupants were displaced; and there were no civilian or firefighter injuries on this incident.

5. On 12/2/21, CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department was dispatched to a reported traffic collision with fire near Washington St. and Eisenhower Dr. The first unit on scene reported a three-vehicle accident with one vehicle on its roof without fire. Crews extricated two patients with moderate injuries. Both patients were transported by ambulance to the hospital.

6. On 12/16/21, CALFIRE/Riverside County Fire units responded to a reported mountain biker injury on the Boo Hoff trail in La Quinta. Firefighters made access to the injured party and determined the patient suffered from a head trauma due to a fall. The patient was removed from the trail and transported to Desert Regional via airship. No injuries to firefighters reported.

7. On 12/29/21, CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department responded to a high-speed traffic collision involving two vehicles with occupant ejection near Hwy 111 and Dune Palms Rd. Upon further investigation there was no entrapment, however there was one confirmed fatality.
2021 in Review
• Battalion 6 (La Quinta, Coachella, Thermal, Mecca and North Shore) had 9911 incidents. • Battalion Chief 6A (De La Cruz) was the 7th busiest with 288 incidents. • Ladder Truck 86 was the 2nd busiest with 2197 incidents. • Engine 93 (North La Quinta) made the Riverside County Fire Department’s top 20 with 3475 runs. That is a 10.46% from the prior year.
• Engine 93 (North La Quinta) tallied 3475 runs; a 10.46% increase from prior year. • Engine 32 (La Quinta Cove - Christopher Douglas) tallied 1931 runs; a 4.72% increase from prior year.
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