POWER POINTS
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
November 1, 2022
1 City Council Meeting
November 1, 2022
City Council Meeting
Closed Session
November 1, 2022
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November 1, 2022
2 Pledge of Allegiance
City Council Meeting
November 1, 2022
Presentations
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3 City Council Meeting
November 1, 2022
P1 – Imperial Irrigation Updates
IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT (IID)
Trinidad Arredondo & Lee Hernandez
Government Affairs & Communications
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4 ABOUT IID
Irrigation district and public power provider
One of eight energy-balancing authorities in California Electrical service area is 6,898 square miles
Serves population of approximately 450,000 through
156,000 customer accounts
Amongst lowest energy rates in California
IID SERVICE AREA
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5 GREEN CUSTOMER PROGRAMS
Net Energy Billing (Rooftop Solar)
• Credits customers for overgeneration at rate based on cost for IID to procure wholesale solar generation, 6.98 cents
• No cap on participation
Green Energy Rate
• IID purchases additional renewable energy power on
customers’ behalf up to 100% of their use
• Rate = 1.31 to 2 cents per kilowatt-hour
• IID has allocated 5 megawatts for this program
GREEN CUSTOMER PROGRAMS
E-Green Solar program
• Based on community solar model
• IID procures 30 MW to serve15,000 low-income
qualified electric customers
• Lowers the energy bills of its qualified customers
• Energy cost approximately 2 cents per kilowatt-hour
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6 ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Residential Energy Assistance Program (REAP)
• 20 % discount to income qualified customers
• 30% discount to income qualified seniors
Emergency Energy Assistance Program(EEAP)
• Assistance to customers facing disconnection for
non-payment (Quarterly for REAP participants)
Medical Equipment Energy Usage Assistance (MEEUP)
• Discount to customers who use prescribed medical
equipment to sustain life or prevent deterioration of
medical condition
CONNECT WITH IID
www.iid.com
IID Customer Connect App
1-800-303-7756
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7 City Council Meeting
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P2 – College of the Desert Landscaping
Certification Training
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8 • Provide workforce training for
Landscapers in the Coachella Valley
• Reduce dust emissions to improve
air quality
MISSION
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9 The Landscaping
Certification
Training is for
landscaper license
applicants that are
applying for a new
business license or
for applicants
renewing their
license.
The training
certification is good
for one year.
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10 PROGRAM HISTORY
Training was
developed and
launched in response
to the Clean Air Plan
and the need to meet
state air quality
standards.
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11 LANDSCAPING CERTIFICATION TRAINING
FREE
Landscapers take the training at no cost
FAST
Takes approximately 30 to 60
minutes to complete each session
BILINGUAL
Is offered in both English and Spanish
CONVENIENT
Can be accessed from any computer:
home, office, laptop, library, or PaCE
PaCE
Computer lab and login
assistance available through
Partnership and Community
Education (PaCE), located in
the Palm Desert Mall
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12 LANDSCAPING
CERTIFICATION TRAINING
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13 LANDSCAPING
CERTIFICATION TRAINING
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14 Support the training program
and work with CVAG and
College of the Desert PaCE:
Share information with
Landscaper applicants
Stress the importance of
the training
Refer individuals to PaCE
if they need assistance
Together We Can
Make a Difference!
for your contribution to
clean air and
water conversation!
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15 City Council Meeting
November 1, 2022
B1 – 2022 California Building Code Adoption
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16 Background
• California Building Standards Commission
• Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations
• Triennial Code Adoption Cycle
• Building
• Residential
• Energy
• Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing
Code Update Summary
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17 Purpose
• An Ordinance required to adopt more
restrictive requirements
• Local Amendments
• 2022 Building Code effective January 1, 2023
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18 City Council Meeting
November 1, 2022
B2 – Approve Agreement for
The American Express Golf Tournament
Background
• American Express extended its
sponsorship contract to 2027 in
January 2022.
• City will provide services in lieu of
monetary compensation as
sponsorship for a five-year term
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19 Background
• The American
Express will take
place January 18-22,
2023 at PGA West
and La Quinta
Country Club
In-Kind Services
• Public Safety Services
– Police Services: Approx. $70,000 per year
– Fire & EMT: Approx. $35,000 per year
• Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling
– Approx. $20,000 per year
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20 In-Kind Services
• Permits and Inspections
• Cooperative Marketing Program
– Approx. $35,000 per year
Total value amount in services over 5-year
contract not to exceed: $800,000
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21 City Council Meeting
November 1, 2022
PH1 – Community Development
Block Grant 2023-24
Community Development
Block Grant 2023-24
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22 Background
• County of Riverside Economic Development
Agency (EDA) CDBG Program
– Federal Program overseen by HUD
– Administered by County
• City of La Quinta
– Cooperating City under County CDBG
– Participant since 1983
Program Overview
• Annual process to allocate CDBG funds
• Estimated 2023‐2024 allocation ‐ $156,000
• Public Services – 15% threshold
• Public facilities and improvements – 85%
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23 Program Overview
What can be funded
• Public facilities &
improvements
• Special economic
development activities
• Affordable housing
• Public services
Who can be funded
• Non‐profit
organizations
• Local governments
• Public housing
authorities
Public Service Applications
• 3 applications received
• Maximum award - $23,400
• Neuro Vitality Center and Foundation:
Desert Memory Club - $80,885.87
• Desert Ability Center:
Sled Hockey for Persons with Physical
Disabilities - $15,000
• Boys and Girls Club, La Quinta Unit:
Fee waiver/reduction program – $23,400
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24 Public Improvement
Applications
• La Quinta:
– ADA improvements at City‐owned facilities: $132,600
Questions?
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