POWER POINTS
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
February 7, 2023
1 City Council Meeting
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Pledge of Allegiance
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2 City Council Meeting
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Presentations
City Council Meeting
February 7, 2023
P1 – RCTC Coachella Valley Rail
Project Update
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3 COACHELLA VALLEY RAIL
PROJECT UPDATE
5 CITY OF LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
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Aaron Hake, Deputy Executive Director
6 Transformational – Transforms the way Californians will travel Connections – Links LA, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside counties Access & Equity – Options for residents in disadvantaged communities
Economic Investment – Expands access
to the regional economy
Sustainability – Combats climate change
by reducing vehicle use
Why Coachella Valley Rail?
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8 Coachella Valley Rail Corridor
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Strong Public Support
10 Project Status 2016
Alternatives
Analysis Current Program-Level (Tier 1) EIS/EIR
& Service
Development
Plan Future Conceptual
Engineering &
Project-Level
(Tier 2)
Environmental
Documents Beyond Final Design &
Construction &
Operations
Program-Level (Tier 1) EIS/EIR
Service Development Plan
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• Seeking $20 million of the $60 million needed to complete Tier 2 – Federal funds • Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant program • Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act – State Funds • Local support critical to success
• Support in Congress and State Legislature
Funding need and opportunities
12 • RCTC Ad Hoc Committee
• Trip to Washington DC - September 19 - 21, 2022
• California Transportation Secretary visit • Governor’s Infrastructure Advisor meetings • Significant media interest
Leading the conversation
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rctc.org
951.787.7141
[email protected]
@theRCTC
Stay Connected
14 Project Webpage:
www.rctc.org/cvr
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8 City Council Meeting
February 7, 2023
B1 – Community Services Grant Requests
2022/23
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9 Community Services Grants
• $23,000 is left for the remaining 2 rounds
• Recommend $23,000 for 6 organizations
• Funds available for upcoming third round
Applicant Requested Committee
Recommendation
Angel Force $5,000 $0
Angel View $3,500 $3,500
Coachella Valley Horse Rescue $5,000 $4,500
Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine $5,000 $5,000
Friends of the Desert Mountains $5,000 $4,500
La Quinta High School AVID* $500 $0
Riverside County Sheriff Explorer Post 503 $5,000 $5,000 Shay’s Warriors* $2,000 $500
TOTAL $31,000 $23,000
Starter Grant*
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10 City Council Meeting
February 7, 2023
B2 – Appoint One Council Member to Serve on the Pillars of the Community, Distinguished Artists, and Distinguished Athletes Award Programs Review Subcommittee
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11 Awards Programs
• Pillars of the Community
– Volunteers and active community members
• Distinguished Artists
– LQ artists who have contributed to the City’s image
• Distinguished Athletes
– LQ athletes who excel in the field of sports
Programs Review Subcommittee
• Assess nomination criteria
• Enhance promotional efforts
• Promote significance and importance of awards
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12 City Council Meeting
February 7, 2023
S1 – Imperial Irrigation District
Energy Study Discussion
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13 Background
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) has a 99-year contract to provide the Eastern Coachella Valley’s electrical services. The agreement is set to expire on January 1, 2033.
The Eastern Coachella Valley stakeholders make up over 60% of IID’s energy ratepaying customers.
Study
LAFCO hired a consultant to conduct a study to provide:
1. Options for the future governance of IID including board representation of Eastern Coachella Valley electricity customers.
2. Options for future electrical service by alternative public agencies if IID chooses to terminate service.
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14 Stakeholders’ Vision
Options to explore in forming a vision for reliable energy governance beyond January 2033:
Enter into a new contract with IID, making sure Eastern Coachella Valley has voting representation on the board. Invite another entity to assume responsibility as the power provider for the Eastern Coachella Valley.
Form a new municipal utility authority.
Aging Infrastructure
Electrical infrastructure improvements needed going forward:
• Current equipment cannot handle increased electrical uses by the current customer base and is impacting new development. Infrastructure upgrades are estimated to cost $800 million. Options raising rates to pay for bonds, with programs in place to help low-income customers.
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15 Questions?
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