La Quinta City Council
December 5, 2023

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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta
REGULAR MEETING ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2023
4:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
Members of the public may listen to this meeting by tuning-in live via http://laquinta.12milesout.com/video/live.

CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: Fitzpatrick, McGarrey, Peña, Sanchez, Mayor Evans

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
At this time, members of the public may address the City Council on any matter not listed on the agenda pursuant to the “Public Comments – Instructions” listed at the end of the agenda.

The City Council values your comments; however, in accordance with State law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless it is an emergency item authorized by the Brown Act [Government Code § 54954.2(b)].

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

1. PRESENTATION ON THE SALTON SEA MANAGEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE BY

MIGUEL HERNANDEZ, PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER AT THE CALIFORNIA

NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY

CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTE: Consent Calendar items are routine in nature and can be approved by one motion.

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1. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 21, 2023 7 City Council agendas and staff reports
are available on the City’s
web page: www.LaQuintaCA.gov
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2. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 607 ON SECOND READING AMENDING CHAPTER

3.25 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS [ORDINANCE NO. 607]
17 3. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 608 ON SECOND READING ADDING SUBSECTION

3.25.070(S) TO CHAPTER 3.25 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE

RELATED TO SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS TO ESTABLISH THAT APARTMENTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR OR OBTAIN A SHORTTERM VACATION RENTAL PERMIT [ORDINANCE NO. 608] 43 4. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 38298

LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF CALLE TAMPICO AND
WASHINGTON STREET [RESOLUTION NO. 2023-040]
49 5. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO: 1) DECLARE ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 770-123-011, 770-124-010, AND 770-124-012 LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA AS SURPLUS LAND, AND 2) DECLARE ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 770-125-003, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA AS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND; EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15312 OF THE

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
[RESOLUTION NOS. 2023-041 AND 2023-042]
59 6. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR ONE CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER

TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

ACADEMY TO OBTAIN THEIR CODE ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATION IN CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, JANUARY 22-26, FEBRUARY 26 – MARCH 1, AND MARCH 11-15, 2024
71 7. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE FINANCE DIRECTOR AND

THREE FINANCE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA

SOCIETY OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICERS ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, JANUARY 30 – FEBRUARY 2, 2024
73 8. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
75 BUSINESS SESSION
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1. INTERVIEW AND APPOINT A RESIDENT TO SERVE ON THE FINANCIAL

ADVISORY COMMISSION
81 STUDY SESSION
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1. DISCUSS CONSTRUCTION STAGING ALTERNATIVES FOR AVENUE 50 BRIDGE PROJECT NO. 2019-02
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CITY HALL ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE
APPROXIMATELY 5:00 P.M.

RECESS MEETING TO CITY HALL’S ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE MEET AND GREET

APPROXIMATELY 6:00 P.M.

MAYOR EVANS RECONVENES THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

1. CITY MANAGER

2. CITY ATTORNEY

3. CITY CLERK

4. COMMUNITY SERVICES – QUARTERLY REPORT – JULY – SEPTEMBER 2023 97

5. DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

6. FINANCE

7. PUBLIC SAFETY

8. PUBLIC WORKS
MAYOR’S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ITEMS

REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

1. CVAG CONSERVATION COMMISSION (Evans)

2. CVAG ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE (Evans)

3. CVAG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Evans)

4. GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU (Evans)

5. IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT – COACHELLA VALLEY ENERGY COMMISSION (Evans)

6. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES DELEGATE (Evans)

7. COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT JOINT POLICY COMMITTEE (Evans)

8. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (Evans)

9. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE (Evans & Fitzpatrick)

10. COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY (McGarrey)

11. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT COMMITTEE (Fitzpatrick & McGarrey)

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

13. GREATER CV CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INFORMATION EXCHANGE COMMITTEE (Fitzpatrick)

14. RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (Fitzpatrick)

15. CANNABIS AD HOC COMMITTEE (Peña & Sanchez)

16. CVAG PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Peña)

17. CVAG VALLEY-WIDE HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE (Peña)

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19. IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT – ENERGY CONSUMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (McGarrey)

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

21. CVAG TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (Fitzpatrick)

22. SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY (Peña)

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

24. ANIMAL CAMPUS COMMISSION (Sanchez)

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

26. RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (Sanchez)

ADJOURNMENT
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The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on December 19, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chamber, 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253.

DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Monika Radeva, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the La Quinta City Council meeting was posted on the City’s website, near the entrance to the Council Chamber at 78495 Calle Tampico, and the bulletin board at the La Quinta Cove Post Office at 51321 Avenida Bermudas, on December 1, 2023.

DATED: December 1, 2023
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
Public Notices
 Agenda packet materials are available for public inspection: 1) at the Clerk’s Office at La Quinta City Hall, located at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California 92253; and 2) on the City’s website at www.laquintaca.gov/councilagendas, in accordance with the Brown Act [Government Code § 54957.5; AB 2647 (Stats. 2022, Ch. 971)].  The La Quinta City Council Chamber is handicapped accessible. If special equipment is needed for the hearing impaired, please call the City Clerk’s office at (760) 777-7123, 24- hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations will be made.  If background material is to be presented to the City Council during a City Council meeting, please be advised that 15 copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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supplied to the City Clerk for distribution. It is requested that this takes place prior to the beginning of the meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENTS - INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the public may address the City Council on any matter listed or not listed on the agenda as follows:

WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS can be provided either in-person during the meeting by submitting 15 copies to the City Clerk, it is requested that this takes place prior to the beginning of the meeting; or can be emailed in advance to [email protected], no later than 12:00 p.m., on the day of the meeting. Written public comments will be distributed to Council, made public, and will be incorporated into the public record of the meeting, but will not be read during the meeting unless, upon the request of the Mayor, a brief summary of public comments is asked to be reported.

If written public comments are emailed, the email subject line must clearly state “Written Comments” and should include: 1) full name, 2) city of residence, and 3) subject matter.

VERBAL PUBLIC COMMENTS can be provided in-person during the meeting by completing a “Request to Speak” form and submitting it to the City Clerk; it is requested that this takes place prior to the beginning of the meeting. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes (or approximately 350 words). Members of the public shall be called upon to speak by the Mayor.

In accordance with City Council Resolution No. 2022-027, a one-time additional speaker time donation of three (3) minutes per individual is permitted; please note that the member of the public donating time must: 1) submit this in writing to the City Clerk by completing a “Request to Speak” form noting the name of the person to whom time is being donated to, and 2) be present at the time the speaker provides verbal comments.

Verbal public comments are defined as comments provided in the speakers’ own voice and may not include video or sound recordings of the speaker or of other individuals or entities, unless permitted by the Mayor.

Public speakers may elect to use printed presentation materials to aid their comments; 15 copies of such printed materials shall be provided to the City Clerk to be disseminated to the City Council, made public, and incorporated into the public record of the meeting; it is requested that the printed materials are provided prior to the beginning of the meeting. There shall be no use of Chamber resources and technology to display visual or audible presentations during public comments, unless permitted by the Mayor.

All writings or documents, including but not limited to emails and attachments to emails, submitted to the City regarding any item(s) listed or not listed on this agenda are public records. All information in such writings and documents is subject to disclosure as being in the public domain and subject to search and review by electronic means, including but not CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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limited to the City’s Internet Web site and any other Internet Web-based platform or other Web-based form of communication. All information in such writings and documents similarly is subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act [Government Code § 7920.000 et seq.].

TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY – INSTRUCTIONS
Teleconference accessibility may be triggered in accordance with AB 2449 (Stats. 2022, Ch. 285), codified in the Brown Act [Government Code § 54953], if a member of the City Council requests to attend and participate in this meeting remotely due to “just cause” or “emergency circumstances,” as defined, and only if the request is approved. In such instances, remote public accessibility and participation will be facilitated via Zoom Webinar as detailed at the end of this Agenda.
*** TELECONFERENCE PROCEDURES – PURSUANT TO AB 2449***

APPLICABLE ONLY WHEN TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY IS IN EFFECT Verbal public comments via Teleconference – members of the public may attend and participate in this meeting by teleconference via Zoom and use the “raise your hand” feature when public comments are prompted by the Mayor; the City will facilitate the ability for a member of the public to be audible to the City Council and general public and allow him/her/them to speak on the item(s) requested. Please note – members of the public must unmute themselves when prompted upon being recognized by the Mayor, in order to become audible to the City Council and the public.

Only one person at a time may speak by teleconference and only after being recognized by the Mayor.

ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82540879912
Meeting ID: 825 4087 9912
Or join by phone: (253) 215 – 8782
Written public comments – can be provided in person during the meeting or emailed to the City Clerk’s Office at [email protected] any time prior to the adjournment of the meeting, and will be distributed to the City Council, made public, incorporated into the public record of the meeting, and will not be read during the meeting unless, upon the request of the Mayor, a brief summary of any public comment is asked to be read, to the extent the City Clerk’s Office can accommodate such request.

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CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2023

CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Mayor Evans.

PRESENT: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, McGarrey, Peña, Sanchez, Mayor Evans ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Mayor Evans requested to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 8 for separate discussion and vote.

Council concurred.

CLOSED SESSION

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (2) OR (3) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1)

COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING AND MOVED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:32 P.M.

MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:07 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:

City Attorney Ihrke reported no actions were taken in Closed Session that require reporting pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1 (Brown Act).

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember McGarrey led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
City Clerk Radeva said WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS were received from La Quinta resident Claudia Snyder regarding a special event held at the Dupont Estate on October CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 17
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12, 2022, which were distributed to Council, made public, published on the City’s website, and included in the public record of this meeting.

PUBLIC SPEAKER: Philip Bettencourt, La Quinta – said the Rancho La Quinta Homeowners Association (HOA) will be again hosting a Thanksgiving Day Ceremony for the U.S. Marine Corp, which offers Marines use of the HOA facilities such as golf, tennis, an pickleball, and offers valley residents the opportunity to share their Thanksgiving day with Marines from the Air Ground Combat Center in 29 Palms; and invited Council to join the Rancho La Quinta residents at the Ceremony to welcome the Marines.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

1. VISIT GREATER PALM SPRINGS – CHAMPIONS OF HOSPITALITY 2023 – SPIRIT OF TOURISM AWARD RECIPIENTS’ RECOGNITION
Council expressed their gratitude and congratulated the 2023 Champions of Hospitality Award winners, recognized by the Visit Greater Palm Springs as ambassadors of tourism in La Quinta:
 Martin Oliveros, Attendant Carpenter-Engineering with the La Quinta Resort and Club (Resort), recipient under the Resort Hotel category, was not present at the meeting.  Chris George, Award-Winning Luxury and Lifestyle Marketing Director with the Resort, introduced several Resort employees, recipients of this award, in recognition of their commitment to tourism and providing exceptional customer service, and thanked them for their dedication and efforts.
 Zayd Nurani, Owner of TQLAS, thanked the community for its support to his business and family and noted Juan Gonzalez, Chef at TQLAS and the Hideout Kitchen + Bar, recipient under the Restaurant/Bar category, was not able to attend the meeting but was very appreciative of the recognition.
 Nicole Benvenutti, Director of Sales and Marketing at COJ Events, Inc., recipient under the San Jacinto Rising Star Award category, was not present at the meeting.

Mayor Evans noted that the City of La Quinta was awarded the Oasis Award for Sustainability; and thanked the community for their sustainability efforts and contributions.

2. INTRODUCE RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT LIEUTENANT

FRANCISCO VELASCO, SEARGENT MARK CHLARSON, AND MOTOR

OFFICERS ERNEST TELLES AND ISAAC RAMIREZ
Riverside County Sheriff Department (County) Captain Andres Martinez introduced Deputies Ernest Telles and Isaac Ramirez serving La Quinta as motor officers, Seargent Mark Chlarson, and Lieutenant Francisco Velasco serving as La Quinta Police Chief; and provided a brief summary of their experience and qualifications; County staff expressed their commitment and gratitude to serve the La Quinta community.

3. INTRODUCE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE MARSHAL

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Riverside County Fire Department La Quinta Division Chief Richard Tovar introduced Fire Marshal Supervisor Chris Cox and Marshal Specialist Lucero Ineguez assigned to serve La Quinta, and provided a brief summary of their experience and qualifications; Mr. Cox and Ms. Ineguez expressed their commitment and gratitude to serve the La Quinta community.

Added Presentation Item >>>

4. SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY 2023 STUDENT ART CONTEST
Council said La Quinta has sponsored the annual Sunline Transit Agency (Sunline) Student Art Contest program since 2018, which requires students to submit art for evaluation and aims to get students interested in transportation and educate them about environmentally safe transportation options, such as busses that use hydrogen fuel cell as its power source for electrically driven wheels and only emitting water. A video of the unveiling, held earlier this afternoon, of the Sunline hydrogen busses wrapped with the winning art contest submissions was shown, which included the following students from La Quinta schools:
 Lauren Cruz De Armas, 9th grade, La Quinta High School  Antonio Coloma II, 3rd grade, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School  Isabella Machado Gonzalez, 5th grade, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School  Gabrielle Lou Mercedeine Coloma, 6th grade, La Quinta Middle School

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 7, 2023

2. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 606 ON SECOND READING AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 9 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR ZONING

CODE LANGUAGE CLEAN UP AND CHANGES TO GAME COURT,
FLAGPOLE, AND ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT REGULATIONS; PROJECT:

ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2023-1000; CEQA: THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061 (b)(3) COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION; LOCATION: CITYWIDE
[ORDINANCE NO. 606]

3. EXCUSE ABSENCE OF CHAIRPERSON NIETO FROM THE NOVEMBER 14, 2023, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

4. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR MARKETING MANAGER AND

MARKETING SPECIALIST TO ATTEND ETOURISM SUMMIT IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, APRIL 1-5, 2024

5. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR TWO PLANNING COMMISSIONERS

AND ONE PLANNING STAFF MEMBER TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES PLANNING COMMISSIONERS’ ACADEMY IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA, MARCH 6-8, 2024
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6. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE CITY CLERK AND PERMIT TECHNICIAN TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL LASERFICHE EMPOWER 2024 CONFERENCE IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, APRIL 22-25, 2024

7. ACCEPT THE LA QUINTA PARK SPLASH PAD PROJECT NO. 2022-19,

LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ADAMS STREET AND

BLACKHAWK WAY

8. APPROVE LEASE AND USE AGREEMENT WITH OLD TOWN LA QUINTA,

LLC FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND USE OF A PORTION OF A VACANT PARCEL FOR ADDITIONAL OLD TOWN LA QUINTA PARKING; ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 773-076-018; CEQA: EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 15061 (b)(3) COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION

9. APPROPRIATE FUNDING AND APPROVE AGREEMENTS FOR CONTRACT

SERVICES WITH GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR SEVERAL
EMERGENCY ROAD REPAIRS THROUGHOUT THE CITY, PROJECT NO. 2023-20

10. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED NOVEMBER 3 AND NOVEMBER 10, 2023
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Peña/Fitzpatrick to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-7, 9, and 10, as recommended, with Item No. 2 adopting Ordinance No. 606. Motion passed unanimously.

CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 8
Mayor Evans said parking in and around Old Town is periodically evaluated; Old Town employees are required to park offsite, thereby occupying street parking; City gravel lots used for events will eventually disappear as the land is developed; parking beyond just Old Town should be examined; and at the 2023 annual Community Workshop the community discussed possible parking structure in the Village.

MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 8 as recommended. Motion passed unanimously.

BUSINESS SESSION

1. INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE ADDING SUBSECTION

3.25.070(S) TO CHAPTER 3.25 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE

RELATED TO SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS TO ESTABLISH THAT APARTMENTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR OR OBTAIN A SHORTTERM VACATION RENTAL PERMIT (STVR) [ORDINANCE NO. 608] City Clerk Radeva presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office. 10 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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Council discussed the conditions under which Homeowner Associations (HOAs) are permitted to apply for STVR permits; addressing new STVRs in HOAs when and if an HOA approaches the City to allow STVRs in its community; and addressing the matter at a future Council meeting so that HOAs know where they stand.

Council directed staff to send written notices to HOAs that currently allow STVRs pursuant to their Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) requesting that HOAs notify the City in writing should they be interested in an exemption from the current ban on the issuance of new STVR permits in non-exempt areas and report the responses back to Council at a future meeting; and to identify the total number of parcels within each HOA along with the total number of active STVR permits to determine the attrition of STVR permits.

Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez said his dissenting vote regarding the proposal to prohibit apartments eligibility to apply for and obtain STVR permits is because it should be based on zoning, i.e., if it is located within the City’s exempt areas, it should be allowed.

MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Peña to take up Ordinance No. 608 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion passed: ayes – 4, noes – 1 (Sanchez), abstain – 0, absent – 0.

City Clerk Radeva read the following title of Ordinance No. 608 into the record:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SUBSECTION 3.25.070(S) TO CHAPTER 3.25 OF THE

LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO SHORT-TERM VACATION

RENTALS TO ESTABLISH THAT APARTMENTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO

APPLY OR OBTAIN A SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL PERMIT
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Peña to introduce at first reading Ordinance No. 608 as recommended. Motion passed; ayes – 4, noes – 1 (Sanchez), abstain – 0, absent – 0.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CITY’S COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT

APPLICATIONS TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

AGENCY FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS, AND EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 [RESOLUTION NO. 2023-037]
Management Analyst Mignogna presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office.

MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 5:05 P.M.

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the grant which allows La Quinta children to attend, even if their families cannot afford the fees.

Council discussed the City’s continued support for the Boys and Girls Club and the services and benefits the organization provides to the community.

MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 5:10 P.M.

MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Peña/McGarrey to adopt Resolution No. 2023-037 to approve the City’s community development priorities, authorize the City Manager to submit applications to the Riverside County Economic Development Agency for Community Development Block Grant funds, execute the Supplemental Agreements for fiscal year 2024/25; and allocate $23,500 to the Boys and Girls Club of the Coachella Valley Fee Waiver/Reduction Program, with the potential for additional funds; $164,229 to the City of La Quinta Americans with Disabilities Act Improvements Project; and an additional allocation of $5,481 for public improvements if approved by Riverside County:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,

CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING PROPOSALS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER

TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK

GRANT FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 Motion passed unanimously.

2. CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2023: ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO ADOPT

A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2022-0001) AND APPROVE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2022-0002, SPECIFIC PLAN 2022-0001, AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2022-0001 FOR A 252-UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT, LA QUINTA VILLAGE
APARTMENTS; CEQA: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

PREPARED A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION CONSISTENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; LOCATION:

NORTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND AVENUE 50
[RESOLUTION NOS. 2023-038 AND 2023-039]
*Specific Plan 2022-0001 and Site Development Permit 2022-0001 would be conditioned upon and subject to approval by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) of General Plan 2022-0002, a Housing Element Amendment subject to HCD certification pursuant to state Planning and Zoning Law (Gov. Code, § 65000 et seq.)

MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THIS IS A CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING LEFT OPEN FROM THE NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Design and Development Director Castro presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk’s Office.
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PUBLIC SPEAKER: Jim Vaughn, Esq. with SZR Law, representing the Mayer Corporation – opposed the proposed affordable housing (AH) parcel switch to his client’s property, and to adding the Mayer property to the City’s Housing Element AH inventory.

City Attorney Ihrke clarified for Council pertinent sections of the State law, including the Planning and Zoning Law [Government Code section 65356(a)] relating to general plan amendments, and noted Council has the authority to designate substitute site 6 (referred to as the “Darby” site) without remanding the project back to the Planning Commission based on the facts and findings that can be made relating to substitute site 6 (“Darby”).

Council discussed notification to owner of substitute site 6 (“Darby”); noted the Mayer Corporation is on notice that the affordable housing overlay exists on their property, encouraged the Mayer Corporation to develop its site, and to include some amount of affordable housing, as the State may force them to do so in the future.

PUBLIC SPEAKER: George Christopher, La Quinta – asked about other available properties in the City for AH; supports the upgrade of electrical substation; and supports garages along the north perimeter of the proposed project.

APPLICANT REPRESENTATIVE: Greg Irwin, Partner and Principal, with Irwin Partners Architects – supports the substitute site 6 (“Darby”); and will reexamine the project site to determine if garages can be located elsewhere in the development.

City Attorney Ihrke said a HAND-OUT depicting substitute site 6 (“Darby”) referenced in the discussions of this item was submitted by staff, which was distributed to Council, made public, published on the City’s website, and included in the public record of this meeting.

Mayor Evans noted that the project, as presented to Council for consideration at this meeting did not include garages.

MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 5:37 P.M.

MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Peña/Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 2023-038 to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment 2022-0001:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,

CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR A 252-UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT, LA QUINTA VILLAGE APARTMENTS,

LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND AVENUE 50;
CASE NUMBER: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2022-0001
APPLICANT: IRWIN PARTNERS ARCHITECTS
Motion passed unanimously.

MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Peña/Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 2023-039 to conditionally approve General Plan Amendment 2022- 0002 subject to review, approval, and continuation of the certified Housing Element by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), conditionally 13 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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approve Specific Plan 2022-0001 (SP 2004-071, Amendment 2), and conditionally approve Site Development Permit 2022-0001 for the La Quinta Village Apartments project, subject to HCD approval and continuation of the certified Housing Element by approval of General Plan Amendment 2022-0002, consisting of 252 units located at the northeast corner of Washington Street and Avenue 50, as amended to include the additional findings noted by City Attorney Ihrke and listed below:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,

CALIFORNIA, CONDITIONALLY APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN

AMENDMENT, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT, AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 252-UNIT APARTMENT

PROJECT, LA QUINTA VILLAGE APARTMENTS, LOCATED ON THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND AVENUE 50
CASE NUMBERS: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2022-0002;
SPECIFIC PLAN 2022-0001 (SP 2004-071, AMENDMENT 2);
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2022-0001
APPLICANT: IRWIN PARTNERS ARCHITECTS
As amended by City Attorney Ihrke to designate alternate site 6 (“Darby”) and to add the following recital to Resolution No. 2023-039 under the findings for GPA 2022-0002:
“WHEREAS, a day before the City Council’s continued public hearing held on November 21, 2023, information was presented to the City of a substitute site (APN 609 051 002) proposed to be added to the City’s inventory of sites in its Housing Element, in lieu of originally identified Site 6 (APN 609 070 053), to meet the requirements of the No Net Loss Law (Government Code Section 65863) by using “substitute” Site 6, along with proposed Site 4 and Site 5 that were reviewed and recommended by the Planning Commission; after review and consideration of both the originally identified Site 6 (APN 609 070 053) and “substitute” Site 6 (APN 609 051 002), the City Council finds that substituting “substitute” Site 6 (APN 609 051 002) for the originally identified Site 6 (APN 609 070 053) does not substantially modify General Plan Amendment 2022-0002, and thereby there is no need to remand the “substitute” Site 6 (APN 609 051 002) for a report from the Planning Commission, because: (1) “substitute” Site 6 (APN 609 051 002) is located less than 2,000 feet away from the originally identified Site 6 (APN 609 070 053), (2) both sites are located in the same “High Resource” area of the City, (3) “substitute” Site 6 (APN 609 051 002) has allocated to it, like the originally identified Site 6 (APN 609 070 053), a sufficient number of low- and very low-income units that, when added to the number of units allocated to Site 4 and Site 5, not only meets the City’s No Net Loss Law requirement for this income category but also exceeds the number of units for this income category to meet the No Net Loss Law requirement, (4) neither site has a planned or pending project before the City, and (5) neither site is currently on the City’s inventory of sites of the Housing Element.”
Motion passed unanimously.

City Clerk Radeva said WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS were received on Public Hearing Item No. 2 from the Mayer Corporation (James Vaughn, Esq. with SZR Law) – opposing the General Plan Amendment and proposed AH parcel switch, which were distributed to 14 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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Council, made public, published on the City’s website, and included in the public record of this meeting.

MAYOR EVANS CALLED FOR A BRIEF RECESS AT 5:43 P.M
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 5:48 PM WITH

ALL MEMBERS PRESENT

STUDY SESSION

1. DISCUSS EXPANDING THE MEMBERSHIP AND RENAMING THE

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION (CSC) TO COMMUNITY SERVICES

AND ARTS COMMISSION (CS&AC)
Community Services Management Analyst Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office.

Council discussed the evolution of the CSC; support for the name change; support/objection to increasing the CSC membership; the CSC involvement in selecting art for public places; pros and cons of one versus two commissions; ability for CSC to form a subcommittee on art if desired; initiating tours of City Hall art; including art education in CSC activities; CSC members attendance at City events; CSC feedback on possible changes; and the possibility, if expanding the CSC membership, to add one or two student seats and/or a seat for art non-profits.

Council reached a consensus on the following items:
a) Directed staff to change the name of the CSC to the CS&AC as a single commission;
b) Expressed support for increasing the membership to seven if the CSC desires; c) Expressed support for at least one student and possibly one art non-profit representative if the CSC desires;
d) Examine the future goals and objectives of the CS∾ e) Determine the upcoming number of vacancies on the CSC to be filled; f) Bring these items, (a) through (e) above, to the CSC in January 2024, and return to Council with the CSC’s recommendations and an ordinance to effectuate the changes; and
g) Research ability to provide school credit to a student, or other benefit, if the CSC stipend cannot be extended to a minor.

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS – All reports are on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

MAYOR’S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ITEMS
Mayor Evans reported on her, and fellow Councilmembers’ attendance at the Friends of the Desert Mountains annual event at the SilverRock park; State-of-the-City events for the Cities of Indio, Coachella, and Desert Hot Springs; La Quinta Rotary Club; La Quinta Veterans’ event; Desert Safety Personnel Appreciation Luncheon; La Quinta Arts 15 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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Celebration; St. Jude Need Home ground breaking; Desert Valley Builders Association golf tournament; Life Stream gala; Museum events; and Sunline tour.

Councilmember Fitzpatrick reported on her attendance at the Coachella Valley Water District water supply workshop.

Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez reported on his attendance at Salvation Army event; USO annual gala; and the Spectrum meeting.

REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
La Quinta’s representative for 2023, Mayor Evans reported on her participation in the following organization’s meeting:
 CVAG ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
La Quinta’s representative for 2023, Councilmember Fitzpatrick reported on her participation in the following organization’s meeting:
 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC)
La Quinta’s representative for 2023, Councilmember McGarrey reported on her participation in the following organizations’ meetings:
 COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY
 IID ENERGY CONSUMERS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE
La Quinta’s representative for 2023, Councilmember Peña reported on his participation in the following organizations’ meetings:
 CV MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES  CVAG PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
 CVAG VALLEY-WIDE HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/McGarrey to adjourn at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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City of La Quinta
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: December 5, 2023

STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 607 ON SECOND READING AMENDING CHAPTER 3.25 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO SHORT-TERM

VACATION RENTALS

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Ordinance No. 607 on second reading.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
 On November 7, 2023, Council introduced Ordinance No. 607 for first reading to amend Chapter 3.25 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Code) related to ShortTerm Vacation Rentals (STVR).  If adopted on second reading, Ordinance No. 607 will go into effect 30 days after adoption or on January 4, 2024.

FISCAL IMPACT – None.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
On March 21, 2023, and May 16, 2023, Council held study sessions and discussed several possible amendments and additions to Chapter 3.25 related to STVRs.

On November 7, 2023, Council introduced Ordinance No. 607 for first reading to add and/or amend various sections of Chapter 3.25, and if adopted on second reading, Ordinance No. 607 will go into effect 30 days thereafter, or January 4, 2024, and amend the Code as follows:

1. Add definitions for newly added regulations;

2. Add language under Section 3.25.050, Subsection (B), to clarify that transfers of properties to trusts or entities whose beneficiaries and/or membership are the same as the original owners of the property or transfers to heirs do not constitute a change of ownership and shall not result in the cancellation of an existing STVR permit; CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 2
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3. Add the Estates at Griffin Lake Specific Plan, which governs the Merv Griffin Estate property, to the list of allowable exemptions under Section 3.25.055, Subsection (A)(4);

4. Add a provision to exempt Homeshare STVR permits from the ban on the issuance of new STVR permits under Section 3.25.055, Subsection (C);

5. Add Subsection (E) under Section 3.25.055, adding a provision requiring future revisions to Section 3.25.055 to be adopted by no less than four-fifths (4/5) majority vote of the Council;

6. Add Section 3.25.057 to establish an exemption for large lots from the ban on the issuance of new STVR permits under Section 3.25.055, as well as related regulations and requirements;

7. Add Subsection (H) to Section 3.25.070 to reiterate that Homeshare STVR permits require the owner(s) to occupy the dwelling during the transient stay; and shall comply with all requirements of Chapter 3.25, or any other applicable federal, state, or local laws or codes, including being available or having a designated person available 24/7 to respond to the location within 30 minutes to address or resolve complaints regarding the condition, operation, or conduct of occupants of the STVR unit or their guests;

8. Add language to Section 3.25.070, Subsection (N), to clarify that, if a hosting platform provides a designated field to list the STVR permit number and the number of approved bedrooms, this satisfies the City’s permitting requirements for STVR advertisements;

9. Add Subsections (E)(4) and (E)(5) to Section 3.25.090 to establish fines specific for advertising without a STVR permit; and

10. Miscellaneous minor modifications throughout Chapter 3.25 to align the language with existing processes and/or to ensure language clarity and consistency.

On November 7, 2023, Council did not approve the proposed code amendments related to apartment complexes and potentially qualifying Homeowner Associations, and directed staff to prepare another ordinance to address these items.

On November 21, 2023, Council introduced Ordinance No. 608 for first reading to establish that apartments are not eligible to apply for or obtain an STVR permit, which is on tonight’s agenda for adoption on second reading; and if adopted on second reading, it will go into effect 30 days after adoption, or on January 4, 2024.

Based on Council’s discussion, comments, and direction from November 7 and 21, 2023, staff will send written notices to HOAs that currently allow STVRs pursuant to their Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) requesting that HOAs notify the City in 18 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
writing should they be interested in an exemption from the current ban on the issuance of new STVR permits in non-exempt areas and report the responses back to Council at a future meeting.

ALTERNATIVES
As Council approved Ordinance No. 607 at first reading, Staff does not recommend an alternative.

Prepared by: Oscar Mojica, Permit Technician
Approved by: Monika Radeva, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 607

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTIONS AND
AMENDING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 3.25 OF THE LA

QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO SHORT-TERM

VACATION RENTALS
WHEREAS, Chapter 3.25 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC) relates to short-term vacation rentals, including permitted uses, short-term vacation rental process and permitting procedures, requirements, violations, fines, etc.; and WHEREAS, the City has the authority to regulate residential uses, including shortterm vacation rental uses, operating within the City; and WHEREAS, the proposed additions and amendments to Chapter 3.25 are intended to:

1. Add definitions for newly added regulations;

2. Add language under Section 3.25.050, Subsection (B), to clarify that transfers of properties to trusts or entities whose beneficiaries and/or membership are the same as the original owners of the property or transfers to heirs do not constitute a change of ownership and shall not result in the cancellation of an existing short-term vacation rental permit;

3. Add the Estates at Griffin Lake Specific Plan, which governs the Merv Griffin Estate property, to the list of allowable exemptions under Section 3.25.055, Subsection (A)(4);

4. Add a provision to exempt Homeshare short-term vacation rental permits from the ban on the issuance of new short-term vacation rental permits under Section

3.25.055, Subsection (C);

5. Add Subsection (E) under Section 3.25.055, adding a provision requiring future revisions to Section 3.25.055 to be adopted by no less than four-fifths (4/5) majority vote of the City Council;

6. Add Section 3.25.057 to establish an exemption for large lots from the ban on the issuance of new short-term vacation rental permits under Section 3.25.055, as well as related regulations and requirements;

7. Add Subsection (H) to Section 3.25.070 to reiterate that Homeshare STVR permits require the owner(s) to occupy the dwelling during the transient stay; and shall comply with all requirements of Chapter 3.25, or any other applicable federal, state, 20 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
Ordinance No. 607
Chapter 3.25 Short-Term Vacation Rentals – Additions and Amendments Adopted: December 5, 2023

or local laws or codes, including being available or having a designated person available 24/7 to respond to the location within 30 minutes to address or resolve complaints regarding the condition, operation, or conduct of occupants of the STVR unit or their guests;

8. Add language to Section 3.25.070, Subsection (N), to clarify that if a hosting platform provides a designated field to list the short-term vacation rental permit number and the number of approved bedrooms, this satisfies the City’s permitting requirements for owners of short-term vacation rentals that advertise their short-term vacation rental units;

9. Add Subsections (E)(4) and (E)(5) to Section 3.25.090 to establish fines specific for advertising without a short-term vacation rental permit; and

10. Miscellaneous minor modifications throughout Chapter 3.25 to align the language with existing processes and/or to ensure language clarity and consistency.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of La Quinta does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. Chapter 3.25 shall be amended as written in “Exhibit A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.

SECTION 3. POSTING: The City Clerk shall, within 15 days after passage of this Ordinance, cause it to be posted in at least three public places designated by resolution of the City Council, shall certify to the adoption and posting of this Ordinance, and shall cause this Ordinance and its certification, together with proof of posting to be entered into the permanent record of Ordinances of the City of La Quinta.

SECTION 4. CORRECTIVE AMENDMENTS: the City Council does hereby grant the City Clerk the ability to make minor amendments and corrections of typographical or clerical errors to “Exhibit A” to ensure consistency of all approved text amendments prior to the publication in the La Quinta Municipal Code.

SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY: If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared unconstitutional. 21 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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Chapter 3.25 Short-Term Vacation Rentals – Additions and Amendments Adopted: December 5, 2023

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED, at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council held this December 5, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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LINDA EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
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MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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Ordinance No. 607
Chapter 3.25 Short-Term Vacation Rentals – Additions and Amendments Adopted: December 5, 2023

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.

CITY OF LA QUINTA )
I, MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a full, true, and correct copy of Ordinance No. 607 which was introduced at a regular meeting on the 7th day of November, 2023, and was adopted at a regular meeting held on the 5th day of December, 2023, not being less than 5 days after the date of introduction thereof.

I further certify that the foregoing Ordinance was posted in three places within the City of La Quinta as specified in the Rules of Procedure adopted by City Council Resolution No. 2022-027.
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MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California

DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was posted on ___ December, 2023, pursuant to Council Resolution.
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MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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Title 3 - REVENUE AND FINANCE
Chapter 3.25 SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS
La Quinta, California, Municipal Code    Created: 2023‐01‐29 19:14:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 3, Update 3)

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 apply 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 adding this definition, 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.

ORDINANCE NO. 607 - EXHIBIT A
Adopted: December 5, 2023
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(Supp. No. 3, Update 3)

"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 is also 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 for 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.
“Large lot” means a single “parcel,” as defined in Section 9.280.030 (or successor provision, as may be amended from time to time) of this code, that meets all of the criteria set forth in Subsection (A) of Section 3.25.057. "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 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.
"Management company” means any individual or entity, whether for profit or nonprofit, and regardless of entity type, such as a limited liability company, corporation, or sole proprietorship, that is retained by an owner to be the owner’s authorized agent or representative, or is the owner of a short-term vacation rental unit subject to this chapter, and is engaged in or represents itself to be engaged in the business of managing real property. 25 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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(Supp. No. 3, Update 3)

"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.
"Occupant" means any person(s) occupying the dwelling at any time. "Owner" means the person(s) or entity(ies) that hold(s) legal and/or equitable title to the subject short-term vacation rental unit.
"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. “Qualified and certified large lot” has the meaning as set forth in Section 3.25.057. "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.
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Created: 2023‐01‐29 19:14:29 [EST]
(Supp. No. 3, Update 3)

( 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.

A. Except for the completion of an application for a short-term vacation rental permit and business license, the owner may designate an authorized agent or representative to ensure compliance with the requirements of 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 prior to the permit's expiration date, but no later than 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. For purposes of this subsection, a transfer of a short-term vacation rental unit with a valid short-term vacation rental permit resulting from any of the following shall not be deemed a transfer to a new owner which would otherwise trigger the requirement to apply for and obtain a new short-term vacation rental permit:
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(a) Transfers to an entity of any kind, such as a limited liability company or a trust, where the member(s) of the entity or beneficiary(ies) of the trust is(are) the owner(s) of the real property with a valid short-term vacation rental permit, and the proportionate interest(s) of the owner(s) are the same for the real property placed in the entity. (b) Transfers that take effect upon the death of an owner to an heir designated by the owner (by devise, bequest, or similar transfer upon death) who is any of the following:
(i) surviving spouse or domestic partner; or (ii) surviving sibling related by blood or in law, such as a brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, step-brother, or step-sister; or (iii) surviving parent or grandparent by blood or in law, such as a mother, father, mother-in-law, father-in-law, stepmother, step-father, grandmother, grandfather, grandmother-in-law, grandfather-in-law, stepgrandmother, or step-grandfather; (iv) surviving child or grandchild, such as a daughter, son, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, step-daughter, step-son, granddaughter, grandson, granddaughterin-law, grandson-in-law, step-granddaughter, or step-grandson. (c) Transfers to a trust with the beneficiary(ies) identified as an heir described in Subsection B(2)(b) above.

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 on-site inspection of the property to verify compliance with this chapter and the code. 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 pursuant to subsection D. For purposes of 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. 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 be issued 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 28 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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owner or owner's authorized 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 on-site parking. For purposes of this subsection, "adequate on-site 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 maximum allowed number of overnight occupants to on-site 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 (10) to twelve (12) overnight occupants and therefore requires three (3) on-site parking spots. On-site 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 onsite parking spots necessary to meet the "adequate on-site 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 owner's authorized agent or 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 Ordinance No. 596 which added 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 short-term vacation rental permit covering a short-term vacation rental unit that meets one (1) or more of the following:
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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 shortterm 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 or the Estates at Griffin Lake 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.

C. This section shall not apply to applications for a homeshare short-term vacation rental permit or 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 short-term 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.

E. Commencing on January 4, 2024 December 21, 2023,which is the effective date of Ordinance No. 607 adding this Subsection (E), this section may not be amended by the city council, except by no less than four-fifths (4/5) majority vote of the city council.
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3.25.057 Large lots; Exemption from non-issuance of new short-term vacation rental permits.

A. If none of the exemptions in Subsections (A) or (C) of Section 3.25.055 of this code applies, the owner of a large lot may voluntarily submit to the city an application and request to be exempted from the non-issuance of new short-term vacation rental permits set forth in Section 3.25.055 only if, at the time of submittal of an application for exemption pursuant to this section, all of the following criteria are met:

1. The "lot area,” as defined in 9.280.030 (or successor provision, as may be amended from time to time) of this code, is comprised of a single parcel that is no less than 25,000 square feet;

2. The single parcel has at least one existing dwelling, as defined in this chapter, in use or available for use;

3. The single parcel is not, nor will the single parcel ever be for the duration of the period of any qualified exemption under this section, subject to a subdivision under the Subdivision Map Act in Division 2 (commencing with Section 64410) of Title 7 of the California Government Code or under Title 13 of this code (or successor provisions, as may be amended from time to time).

4. The single parcel is not, nor will the single parcel ever be for the duration of the period of any qualified exemption under this section, subject to a reduction in the square footage of the lot area by lot line adjustment, parcel merger, or other action that creates a legal parcel under the Subdivision Map Act in Division 2 (commencing with Section 64410) of Title 7 of the California Government Code or under Title 13 of this code (or successor provisions, as may be amended from time to time).

5. If the single parcel is within a residential project governed by a homeowners association, the use of the single parcel as a short-term vacation rental unit is authorized under the homeowners association’s covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) and any other applicable governing documents for the residential project governed by the homeowners association;

6. Use of the single parcel as a short-term vacation rental unit is not prohibited or otherwise inconsistent with any recorded instruments governing the use of the single parcel; and

7. The single parcel has adequate on-site parking pursuant to this chapter for use as a short-term vacation rental unit.

B. Subject to the application and review provisions in this section, if the city determines the single parcel meets the criteria of a large lot to be exempted from the non-issuance of new short-term vacation rental permits that otherwise applies pursuant to Section 3.25.055, the provisions regarding the non-issuance of new shortterm vacation rental permits in Section 3.25.055 shall no longer apply to, or be applicable as long as the single parcel meets the criteria in this section, to the large lot upon certification by the city that the criteria set forth in this section have been met.

1. Upon certification by the city that the criteria in this section have been met, then the single parcel shall be identified as a “qualified and certified large lot” for purposes of this section and this chapter.

2. Upon certification by the city of the single parcel as a qualified and certified large lot pursuant to this section, an owner of a residential dwelling within a qualified and certified large lot may apply for a new short-term vacation rental permit pursuant to this chapter and shall be subject to the same requirements of any other short-term vacation rental permit application, use, and operation governed by this chapter.

3. The city may impose any necessary or proper conditions of approval with the certification of a single parcel as a large lot pursuant to this section, including conditions that would terminate the exemption from compliance with Section 3.25.055 if the large lot is subdivided or used in violation of the requirements of this section. Additionally, the city may require as a condition of approval that the 31 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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owner of the qualified and certified large lot execute a land use covenant, in a form approved by the city and recorded in the county recorder’s office against the single parcel, memorializing the terms and conditions applicable to the large lot for use as a short-term vacation rental unit.

4. Any owner of real property that is no longer or is not in compliance with the criteria in this section to be a qualified and certified large lot shall have no right or authority to advertise, use, or operate said real property as a short-term vacation rental unit. Any short-term vacation rental permit (either new or renewal permit) issued by the city in reliance of said real property having previously been located within a qualified and certified large lot shall no longer be valid upon said real property no longer being in compliance with this section.

5. An owner of a qualified and certified large lot who is the successor in interest to the owner who applied for and received the certification of the single parcel as a qualified and certified large lot does not need to re-apply for an exemption from Section 3.25.055 under this chapter as long as the single parcel determined to be the qualified and certified large lot remains in compliance with this section.

6. It is the expressed intent of the city council that an application for exemption from Section 3.25.055, submitted to the city pursuant to this section, need only occur one time as long as the current owner of a qualified and certified large lot remains in compliance with this section whenever a new or renewal application for a short-term vacation rental permit is submitted to the city and for the duration of the term of the issued short-term vacation rental permit. It is also the expressed intent of the city council that the current owner of real property that may have previously been a qualified and certified large lot may be required by the city to submit a new application for exemption from Section 3.25.055, pursuant to this section, if the real property no longer meets the criteria set forth in this section.

C. Any application submitted pursuant to this section shall be subject to any fees established by resolution of the city council and shall identify, by addresses, assessor’s parcel number (APN), and any other identifying information requested by the city, the real property purporting to be a large lot.

D. An application submitted pursuant to this section shall be reviewed and considered as follows:

1. Submittal of Application. An application for a finding of exemption under this section and certification as a large lot shall be completed in a form approved by the city manager or authorized designee.

Applications shall be filed with the city clerk, who shall forward to the planning department together with all maps, plans, documents and other materials required by the city clerk or director of the planning department.

2. Determination of Completeness. The city clerk’s office and planning department shall coordinate with the applicant to make a determination whether the application is complete or incomplete. Upon the determination that the application is complete by the city clerk, the city clerk shall schedule review and consideration of the complete application by the city council.

3. Public Hearing and Consideration of the Application. The city council shall hold a public hearing on the application, and the city council shall be the decision-making authority for the application. The public hearing shall be set within ninety (90) days from the determination by the city clerk of a complete application. The public hearing shall be noticed in accordance with Section 9.200.100(D) (or successor provisions, as may be amended from time to time) of this code. At the public hearing, the city council shall receive written comments and any other evidence or testimony relating to the application. At the public hearing, the city council may take action on the application, or continue the application to a specified date.

4. Required Findings. No application presented to the city council pursuant to this section may be approved or conditionally approved unless all of the following findings and requirements are met:
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b. The applicant is the owner of the single parcel subject to the application. c. The exemption under this section is required for the applicant as owner to be able to apply for a short-term vacation rental permit and use a dwelling or dwellings on the parcel as a short-term vacation rental unit under this chapter.
d. Approval of the application will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare or injurious to or incompatible with other properties or land uses in the vicinity. Included with this assessment shall be whether approval of the application and issuance of a certification that the single parcel is a qualified and certified large lot results in multiple exemptions under this section being concentrated in one geographic location of the city in a manner than may be incompatible with other properties or land uses in the vicinity.

5. Decision. The city council shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application. With the concurrence of the applicant, an application may be withdrawn prior to the issuance of a decision by the city council. The decision on an application, including any required findings and any other reasons that serve to explain the determination plus all conditions of approval, shall be in writing. An approval or approval with conditions from the city council shall be adopted by resolution and accompanied with the certification from the city that the single parcel subject to the application meets the criteria for a qualified and certified large lot.

6. Appeal. The decision of the city council shall be the final decision of the city on the application.

E. Subject to the review and approval provisions in this section, the city manager or authorized designee shall have the authority to implement policies or procedures to review and verify whether an application and request to be exempted from Section 3.25.055 meets the criteria set forth in this section and any other criteria reasonably necessary for verification of such application and request.

F. The city council may periodically review the impacts or effects, if any, caused by this section concurrently with its periodic review provided for in subsection (D) of Section 3.25.055.

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 and twenty-four (24)-hour telephone number of the local contact person;

4. [Reserved]

5. The number of bedrooms shall not exceed the number of permitted bedrooms. 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 guest brochure;

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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.

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 an 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 an 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 an estate home as a 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.

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, there is a higher than average concentration of short-term vacation rental units that either affects the public 34 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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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. 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 issued in accordance with this chapter.

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, unless subject to Section 3.25.050(B)(2), 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 immediately update 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 may 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)
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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.

1. An estate home may be established for short-term vacation rental use subject to evaluation and inspection of the property pursuant to Section 3.25.060(D)(1).

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) and children regardless of age, 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 36 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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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.

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 guest 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/she/they is/are 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. The owner of a short-term vacation rental unit that has a valid Homeshare short-term vacation rental permit shall occupy the dwelling during the transient stay. A violation of any provision of this chapter, this code, or any other applicable federal, state, or local laws or codes, by the owner, owner’s authorized agent or 37 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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representative and/or the owner’s designated local contact person shall be subject to all administrative, legal and equitable remedies available to the city.

I. Trash and refuse shall not be left or 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, the owner’s 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 guest brochure in a conspicuous place within the short-term vacation rental unit, and a copy of the good guest brochure shall be provided to each occupant of the subject short-term vacation rental unit.

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; provided, however, this requirement may be satisfied if a hosting platform used by the owner and/or owner’s authorized agent or representative provides a designated field(s) to post the number of authorized bedrooms and the current short-term vacation rental permit number for the short-term vacation rental unit.

In the instance of audio-only advertising of the same, the short-term vacation rental permit number and the number of authorized bedrooms 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 unit. 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 as a 38 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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short-term vacation rental unit 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.
( 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)

3.25.080 Recordkeeping and hosting platform duties.

A. The owner or the owner's authorized agent or representative shall maintain for a period of three (3) years, records in such form as the tax administrator (as defined in Chapter 3.24) may require to determine the amount of transient occupancy tax owed to the city. The tax administrator shall have the right to inspect such records at all reasonable times, which may be subject to the subpoena by the tax administrator 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 (including a management company), 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 (including a management company), shall constitute grounds for modification, suspension 39 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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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 (including a management company), 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, owner's authorized agent or representative (including a management company), 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:

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 (including a management company), 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 Short-Term Vacation Rental 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 Short-Term Vacation Rental Without a Valid Short-Term Vacation Rental Permit. a. First violation: one thousand and five hundred dollars ($1,500.00); b. Second or more violations: three thousand dollars ($3,000.00); c. Third or more violations: five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) 40 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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d. In addition to the fines set forth above, the first, second, third, or subsequent violation of operating a short-term vacation rental unit without a valid short-term 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 short-term 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 short-term vacation rental unit 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 ($5,000.00).

4. Advertising a Short-Term Vacation Rental Without a Valid Short-Term Vacation Rental Permit by Person(s) or Entity(ies) Other Than a Management Company. 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).

5. Advertising a Short-Term Vacation Rental Without a Valid Short-Term Vacation Rental Permit by a Management Company.
a. First violation: one thousand and five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) b. Second violation: three thousand dollars ($3,000.00); c. Third or more violations: five thousand dollars ($5,000.00); d. In addition to the fines set forth above, the first, second, third, or subsequent violation of advertising a shortterm vacation rental unit without a valid short-term vacation rental permit by a management company shall be cause for the management company to be prohibited from being used to advertise or operate a shortterm vacation rental unit at the property identified for not having a valid short-term vacation rental permit.

Additionally, repeat violations, which is three (3) or more violations of this Subsection (E)(5), by a management company for advertising a short-term vacation rental unit without a valid short-term vacation rental permit shall be cause for the management company to be prohibited for all time from being eligible to be issued a short-term vacation rental permit and/or business license in the city for such property management purposes. 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)

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.

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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) 42 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
City of La Quinta
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: December 5, 2023

STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 608 ON SECOND READING ADDING SUBSECTION 3.25.070(S) TO CHAPTER 3.25 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE

RELATED TO SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS TO ESTABLISH THAT

APARTMENTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR OR OBTAIN A SHORT-TERM

VACATION RENTAL PERMIT

RECOMMENDATION
 Adopt Ordinance No. 608 on second reading.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
 On November 7, 2023, Council discussed possible additions and amendments to Chapter 3.25 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC) related to Short-Term Vacation Rentals (STVRs) and directed staff to bring back an ordinance to establish that apartments are not eligible to apply for or obtain an STVR permit.  On November 21, 2023, Council introduced Ordinance No. 608 for first reading to add Subsection 3.25.070(S) to Chapter 3.25 to establish that apartments are not eligible to apply for or obtain an STVR permit; and if adopted on second reading, it will go into effect 30 days after adoption, or on January 4, 2024.

FISCAL IMPACT – None.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
On November 7, 2023, Council introduced Ordinance No. 607 for first reading to add and/or amend various sections of Chapter 3.25 of the LQMC, which is on tonight’s agenda for adoption on second reading; and directed staff to bring back an ordinance to establish STVR permit eligibility requirements related to apartments and Homeowner Associations (HOAs).

On November 21, 2023, Council introduced Ordinance No. 608 to add Subsection

3.25.070(S) to Chapter 3.25 to establish that apartments are not eligible to apply for or obtain an STVR permit; and if adopted on second reading, it will go into effect 30 days after adoption, or on January 4, 2024.

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Based on Council’s discussion, comments, and direction from November 7 and 21, 2023, staff will send written notices to HOAs that currently allow STVRs pursuant to their Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) requesting that HOAs notify the City in writing should they be interested in an exemption from the current ban on the issuance of new STVR permits in non-exempt areas and report the responses back to Council at a future meetings.

ALTERNATIVES
As Council approved Ordinance No. 608 at first reading, staff does not recommend an alternative.

Prepared by: Oscar Mojica, Permit Technician
Approved by: Monika Radeva, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 608

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SUBSECTION

3.25.070(S) TO CHAPTER 3.25 OF THE LA QUINTA

MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO SHORT-TERM

VACATION RENTALS TO ESTABLISH THAT

APARTMENTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY OR

OBTAIN A SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL PERMIT
WHEREAS, Chapter 3.25 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC) relates to short-term vacation rentals, including permitted uses, short-term vacation rental (STVR) process and permitting procedures, requirements, violations, fines, etc.; and WHEREAS, the City has the authority to regulate residential uses, including STVR uses, operating within the City; and
WHEREAS, the addition of the proposed Subsection (S) to Section 3.25.070 – Operational requirements and standard conditions to the STVR Program establishes that apartments, as defined in the LQMC, are not eligible to apply for or obtain an STVR permit.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of La Quinta does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. Subsection (S) is added to Section 3.25.070 – Operational requirements and standard conditions to the La Quinta Municipal Code to read as follows:
“S. No “apartment,” “apartment building,” or “apartment project,” as defined in Section

9.280.030 (or successor provision, as may be amended from time to time) of this code shall be eligible to apply for or obtain a short-term vacation rental permit.” SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.

SECTION 3. POSTING: The City Clerk shall, within 15 days after passage of this Ordinance, cause it to be posted in at least three public places designated by resolution of the City Council, shall certify to the adoption and posting of this Ordinance, and shall cause this Ordinance and its certification, together with proof of posting to be entered into the permanent record of Ordinances of the City of La Quinta.

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Chapter 3.25 Short-Term Vacation Rentals – Adding Subsection 3.25.070(S) regarding Apartments Adopted: December 5, 2023

SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY: If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared unconstitutional.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED, at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council held this December 5, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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LINDA EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
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MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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Chapter 3.25 Short-Term Vacation Rentals – Adding Subsection 3.25.070(S) regarding Apartments Adopted: December 5, 2023

(STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.

CITY OF LA QUINTA )
I, MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a full, true, and correct copy of Ordinance No. 608 which was introduced at a regular meeting on the 21st day of November, 2023, and was adopted at a regular meeting held on the 5th day of December, 2023, not being less than 5 days after the date of introduction thereof.

I further certify that the foregoing Ordinance was posted in three places within the City of La Quinta as specified in the Rules of Procedure adopted by City Council Resolution No. 2022-027.
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MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California

DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was posted on ___ day of December, 2023, pursuant to Council Resolution.
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MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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City of La Quinta
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: December 5, 2023

STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 38298

LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF CALLE TAMPICO AND WASHINGTON STREET

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution approving Final Parcel Map 38298.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• The owner of an existing and operational shopping center is subdividing the site into three parcels.
• All conditions of approval for Tentative Parcel Map 38298 have been completed and the owner has requested approval of the Final Parcel Map. • Approving the final map is a ministerial action that is required after the conditions of approval have been satisfied.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City. No off-site improvements were required with this Final Parcel Map.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The site is located on the northwest corner of Calle Tampico and Washington Street (Attachment 1). The owner is LQ Investments, LP. Tentative Parcel Map 38298 proposes to subdivide the 5.08 acre parcel into three parcels. Parcel 1 would be a 2.30 acre parcel for the existing parking area, Parcel 2 would be 0.68 acre for the existing commercial Starbucks building, and the other 2.10 acre Parcel 3 would be the existing shopping center.

There are no development plans proposed at this time. Tentative Parcel Map 38298 to subdivide the property into three parcels was approved by Director’s decision on April 4, 2023.

Final Parcel Map 38298 (Attachment 2) has passed technical review by the City Surveyor and has been signed by the property owner. As the conditions of approval have been satisfied, Staff recommends approval of the final map.

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ALTERNATIVES
Staff does not recommend an alternative action.

Prepared by: Amy Yu, Associate Engineer
Approved by: Bryan McKinney, P.E., Public Works Director/ City Engineer Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map

2. Parcel Map 38298
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - XXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL
OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 38298
WHEREAS, Tentative Parcel Map No. 38298 was approved by Director’s decision on April 4, 2023, as permitted under the Subdivision Map Act, subject to conditions of approval; and
WHEREAS, the developer has completed the conditions of approval.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, that the City Council does hereby grant approval of Final Parcel Map No. 38298, as referenced in the title of this Resolution, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council held on this 5th day of December 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_______________________
LINDA EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
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MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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Resolution No. 2023-XXX
Parcel Map No. 38298
Adopted: December 5, 2023

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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City of La Quinta
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: December 5, 2023

STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO: 1) DECLARE ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 770-123-011, 770-124-010, AND 770-124-012 LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA AS SURPLUS LAND, AND 2) DECLARE ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 770-125-003, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA AS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND; EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15312 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL

QUALITY ACT

RECOMMENDATION
 Adopt a Resolution to declare Assessor Parcel Numbers 770-123-011, 770-124- 010, and 770-124-012, located in the City of La Quinta, California, as surplus land; and
 Adopt a Resolution to declare Assessor Parcel Number 770-125-003, located in the City of La Quinta, California, as exempt surplus land; and  Authorize the City Manager to execute and administer the necessary notices related to the declarations made in the resolutions.
 Find that that the declarations are exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15312 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• The Surplus Land Act (SLA) governs the disposition of City-owned property that is no longer needed for the City’s use and requires cities to declare property as “surplus land” or “exempt surplus land” prior to disposing of it, including sales and certain leases.
• Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 770-123-011, 770-124-010, and 770-124-012 meet the definition of “surplus land” pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(b)(1) as the property is land owned in fee simple by the City, which is no longer necessary for the City’s use, and does fall into any category of “exempt surplus land.”
• APN 770-125-003 meets the definition for “exempt surplus land” provided in Government Code Section 54221 (f)(1)(C), because the City intends to exchange it for other property necessary for the agency’s use.

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 Staff is recommending that Council adopt resolutions to declare APNs 770-123- 011; 770-124-010; and 770-124-012 as “surplus land” and declare APN 770-125- 003 as “exempt surplus land.” and authorize the City Manager or Designee to execute and administer the necessary notices and negotiations required by the SLA.
 The proposed declarations that the parcels are surplus land or exempt surplus land does not authorize the lease or sale of the parcels. Once the process is complete, any proposed lease, sale, or disposition would be subject to separate review and approval.

FISCAL IMPACT – None.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The SLA governs the disposition of City-owned property that is no longer needed for the City’s use, and requires cities to declare property as “surplus land” or “exempt surplus land” prior to disposing of it, including sales and certain leases. If surplus land does not fall into a category of “exempt surplus land,” then it qualifies as “surplus land.” Government Code Section 54221 (f)(1)(C) provides that one category of “exempt surplus land” is surplus land that a local agency is exchanging for another property necessary for the agency’s use.

APNs 770-123-011; 770-124-010; and 770-124-012
The City owns three vacant parcels located between the Library and Old Town La Quinta (APNs 770-123-011; 770-124-010; and 770-124-012) (Exhibit A to the first resolution) Staff has identified these parcels as undeveloped land not to be utilized for development projects, implemented, owned, and/or operated by the City. These parcels meet the definition of “surplus land” pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(b)(1) as the property is land owned in fee simple by the City, which is no longer necessary for the City’s use, and does fall into any category of “exempt surplus land.” The first resolution proposed, if adopted, would declare these parcels surplus land as required by the SLA, which would allow the City to sell the parcels.

A Notice of Availability will be sent to specified entities, who have 60 days to notify the City of their interest in the parcels. If any interest is provided, the City is required to engage in good faith negotiations for a period of 90 days. Following these steps, the City must provide the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) with a notification detailing the Notice of Availability process.

APN 770-125-003
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provides that one category of “exempt surplus land” is surplus land that a local agency is exchanging for another property necessary for the agency’s use. The second resolution proposed, if adopted, would declare this parcel exempt surplus land as required by the SLA, which would allow the City to exchange the parcel.

On June 20, 2023, Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-022 approving the exchange of APN 770-125-003 for APN 770-155-001, which exchanged parcel would be used for the benefit of the public and in furtherance of the public purposes of the City. The exchange of the parcel qualifies APN 770-125-003 as “exempt surplus land” under the SLA.

A SLA Exemption Notice will be sent to HCD, who have 30 days to review and approve the exemption. At the end of the 30-day period, the City may pursue its intended exchange for APN 770-155-001.

ALTERNATIVES
Council may elect not to declare these parcels surplus land or exempt surplus land; or, declare only one or some of the parcels as surplus land or exempt surplus land. As this process is required by HCD to ensure compliance with SLA staff does not recommend these alternatives.

Prepared by: Gil Villalpando, Director
Approved by: Jon McMillen, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023 – XXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LA QUINTA DECLARING CERTAIN LAND LOCATED IN

THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA AS SURPLUS
LAND
WHEREAS, the Surplus Land Act (Gov. Code, § 54220 et seq.) requires that before a local agency takes any action to sell or enter into a long-term lease for its property, it must declare to property to be “exempt surplus land” or “surplus land;” and WHEREAS, “surplus land” means land owned in fee simple by any local agency for which the local agency’s governing body takes formal action in a regular public meeting declaring that the land is surplus and is not necessary for the agency’s use; and WHEREAS, “exempt surplus land” means land owned in fee simple by any local agency which falls into one (1) or more of several categories included in the Surplus Land Act; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta (“City”) owns the following property in fee simple (the “Land”), depicted in the site map enclosed Exhibit A, incorporated herewith by this reference; and
• An approximately 1.92-acre site in the City of La Quinta, California, more specifically identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 770-124-010; and • An approximately 1.47-acre site in the City of La Quinta, California, more specifically identified as APN 770-123-011; and
• An approximately 0.16-acre site in the City of La Quinta, California, more specifically identified as APN 770-124-012.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(b), the City Council of the City of La Quinta hereby declares the Land to be surplus land not necessary for the City’s use which does not fall into any category for “exempt surplus land”; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 15312 of the State California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines, the declaration is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, as follows:

SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
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Resolution No. 2023-XXX
Surplus Land Declaration – APNs 777-124-010; 770-123-011; and 770-124-012 Adopted: December 5, 2023

SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of La Quinta hereby finds and determines that the Land is no longer necessary for the City’s use and is surplus land as defined in the Surplus Land Act based on the evidence in the record.

SECTION 3. The City Manager or Designee is hereby authorized to send a notice of availability to the entities designated in the Surplus Land Act (“Designated Entities”), to negotiate with any Designated Entities who respond to the notice of availability, and otherwise follow the procedures of the Surplus Land Act applicable to the land.

SECTION 4. The declaration of the Land as surplus land is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15312, however, any subsequent development of the Land would be further reviewed pursuant to CEQA and other environmental laws.

SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Quinta on December 5, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
________________________
LINDA EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
_________________________
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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Resolution No. 2023-XXX
Surplus Land Declaration – APNs 777-124-010; 770-123-011; and 770-124-012 Adopted: December 5, 2023

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________
WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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770124012
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX - EXHIBIT A
Adopted: December 5, 2023
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023 – XXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LA QUINTA DECLARING ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER
770-125-003, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,

CALIFORNIA AS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND
WHEREAS, the Surplus Land Act (Gov. Code, § 54220 et seq.) requires that before a local agency takes any action to dispose of its property, it must declare to property to be “exempt surplus land” or “surplus land;” and WHEREAS, “surplus land” means land owned in fee simple by any local agency for which the local agency’s governing body takes formal action in a regular public meeting declaring that the land is surplus and is not necessary for the agency’s use; and WHEREAS, “exempt surplus land” means land owned in fee simply by any local agency which falls into one (1) or more of several categories included in the Surplus Land Act; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 54221 (f)(1)(C) provides that one category of “exempt surplus land” is surplus land that a local agency is exchanging for another property necessary for the agency’s use; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta (“City”) owns an approximately 0.37-acre parcel in the City of La Quinta more specifically identified as Riverside County Assessor’s Parcel No. 770-125-003 (the “Land”) depicted in the site map enclosed Exhibit A, incorporated herewith by this reference; and
WHEREAS, N.J. Rosini Inc., a California Corporation owns an approximately 0.40- acre parcel in the City of La Quinta more specifically identified as Riverside County Assessor’s Parcel No. 770-155-001 (the “Exchange Parcel”); and WHEREAS, the City desires to exchange the Land for the Exchange Parcel pursuant to a Real Property Conveyance and Transfer Agreement for the purposes of using the Exchange Parcel for the benefit of the public and in furtherance of the public purposes of the City; and
WHEREAS, on June 20, 2023, the City Council of the City of La Quinta adopted Resolution No. 2023-022, approving the exchange of the Land with the Exchange Parcel; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(b), the City Council of the City of La Quinta hereby declares the Land to be exempt surplus land not necessary for the City’s use which qualifies as “exempt surplus land” pursuant to Government Code Section 54221 (f)(1)(C); and
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Resolution No. 2023-XXX
Exempt Surplus Land Declaration – APN 770-125-003
Adopted: December 5, 2023

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 15312 of the State California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines, the declaration is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, as follows:

SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of La Quinta hereby finds and determines that the Land is no longer necessary for the City’s use and is exempt surplus land as defined in the Surplus Land Act based on the evidence in the record.

SECTION 3. The City Manager or Designee is hereby authorized to send a notice of exemption determination to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) pursuant to Section 400(e) of the Surplus Land Act Guidelines, and to communicate with HCD regarding the City’s declaration that the Land is “exempt surplus land.”
SECTION 4. The declaration of the Land as exempt surplus land is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15312, however, any subsequent development of the Land would be further reviewed pursuant to CEQA and other environmental laws.

SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Quinta on December 5, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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LINDA EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
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Resolution No. 2023-XXX
Exempt Surplus Land Declaration – APN 770-125-003
Adopted: December 5, 2023

ATTEST:
_________________________
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________
WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX - EXHIBIT A
Adopted: December 5, 2023
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City of La Quinta
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: December 5, 2023

STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR ONE CODE COMPLIANCE

OFFICER TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF ENFORCEMENT

OFFICERS ACADEMY TO OBTAIN THEIR CODE ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATION IN CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, JANUARY 22 – 26, FEBRUARY 26 – MARCH 1, AND MARCH 11 – 15, 2024.

RECOMMENDATION
Authorize overnight travel for one Code Compliance Officer to attend the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers Academy to obtain their Code Enforcement Certification in Carlsbad, California, January 22 – 26, February 26 – March 1, and March 11 – 15, 2024.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
 The California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) hosts a Code Enforcement Officer Certification Academy to Certify Code Enforcement Officers in the State of California.
 To obtain the professional certification, a Code Compliance Officer must complete three modules consisting of five-days each and pass a final exam with a minimum passing score of 70%.

FISCAL IMPACT
Estimated total expenses are $2,600, which includes registration, transportation, and meals. Funds are available in the Code Compliance/Animal Control Training Budget (101-6004-60320).

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
CACEO was established in the early 1980s to provide quality training and education for code enforcement officers. It’s mission is to promote and advance the profession of code enforcement while serving and supporting its members by offering comprehensive education, providing legislative advocacy on issues of importance to the profession and facilitating a network for an exchange of information and technology.

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(CCEO) approved program, which consists of three modules, each five-days long that cover the following topics:
 Module One, Basic Course – a 40-hour basic course which covers the foundation and principles of Code Enforcement, such as field activities, basic inspections, case documentation, officer safety, building and property maintenance violations, land use, health and safety, legal aspects, ethics and professionalism, and customer service.
 Modules Two and Three – cover Code Enforcement principles, such as, but not limited to, ethics, critical thinking, officer safety, drug/gang awareness, criminal and civil law concepts, evidence and testimony, documentation and evidence procedures, vehicle abatement, substandard housing, and landlord/tenant disputes.

To obtain the certification, attendees must attend all sessions and must pass the competence exam with a minimum passing score of 70%.

ALTERNATIVES
Council may elect to not authorize this travel and training.

Prepared by: Martha Mendez, Public Safety Deputy Director Approved by: Jon McMillen, City Manager
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City of La Quinta
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: December 5, 2023

STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE FINANCE DIRECTOR

AND THREE FINANCE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA

SOCIETY OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICERS ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, JANUARY 30 - FEBRUARY 2, 2024

RECOMMENDATION
Authorize overnight travel for the Finance Director and three Finance Department employees to attend the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers annual conference in Anaheim, California, January 30 - February 2, 2024.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) conference focuses on key financial issues facing cities, counties and special districts in the State of California.
• Finance staff will gain knowledge in key areas such as financial fraud prevention and detection, business automation, Governmental Accounting Standards Board reporting requirements, and the opportunity to network.

FISCAL IMPACT
Estimated expenses are $1,400 per attendee, which includes registration, travel, lodging, and meals for up to four overnight attendees. Funds are budgeted in Finance - Travel and Training (101-1006-60320).

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
CSMFO is a statewide organization serving all California municipal finance professionals.

The organization promotes financial management through innovation, continuing education, and the professional development of members with a focus on key issues facing cities, counties, and special districts. Effective January 1, 2024, Claudia Martinez, Finance Director, will be the CSMFO Chapter Chair for the Coachella Valley. This conference will further assist in allowing the Finance staff to gain a wider range of finance knowledge in a concentrated amount of time. Conference workshops will offer both technical training and the ability to network with other professionals performing similar CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 7
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duties. This training will also address new auditing and financial reporting requirements, internal controls, and best practices for financial processes.

To broaden the knowledge and experience of the Finance Department, additional employees may join the conference as one-day attendees. The daily registration and parking costs are approximately $350 per attendee and are also budgeted in the travel and training account.

ALTERNATIVES
Council may elect not to authorize this request.

Prepared by: Claudia Martinez, Finance Director
Approved by: Jon McMillen, City Manager
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City of La Quinta
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: December 5, 2023

STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file revenue and expenditure report dated September 30, 2023.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• The report summarizes the City’s year-to-date (YTD) revenues and period expenditures for September 2023 (Attachment 1).
• These reports are also reviewed by the Financial Advisory Commission.

FISCAL IMPACT – None

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Below is a summary of the column headers used on the Revenue and Expenditure Summary Reports:

Original Total Budget – represents revenue and expenditure budgets the Council adopted in June 2023 for fiscal year (FY) 2023/24.

Current Total Budget – represents original adopted budgets plus any Council approved budget amendments from throughout the year. The FY 2022/23 operating and Capital Improvement Project carryovers to FY 2023/24 will be processed after the year-end audit is completed.

Period Activity – represents actual revenues received and expenditures outlaid in the reporting month.

Fiscal Activity – represents actual revenues received and expenditures outlaid YTD.

Variance Favorable/(Unfavorable) - represents the dollar difference between YTD collections/expenditures and the current budgeted amount.

Percent Used – represents the percentage activity as compared to budget YTD.

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The revenue report includes revenues and transfers into funds from other funds (income items). Revenues are not received uniformly throughout the year, resulting in peaks and valleys. For example, large property tax payments are usually received in December and May. Similarly, Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund payments are typically received in January and June. Any timing imbalance of revenue receipts versus expenditures is funded from the City’s cash flow reserve.

The expenditure report includes expenditures and transfers out to other funds. Unlike revenues, expenditures are more likely to be consistent from month to month. However, large debt service payments or CIP expenditures can cause swings.

Prepared by: Rosemary Hallick, Principal Management Analyst Approved by: Claudia Martinez, Finance Director
Attachment: 1. Revenue and Expenditure Report for September 30, 2023

MTD YTD
Percent of
Budget YTD
Percent of
Budget
General Fund (GF) $ 3,019,195 $ 5,070,875 6.46% $ 5,367,402 7.86% All Funds $ 4,003,589 $ 8,030,238 6.50% 13,780,162 $ 12.39%

MTD YTD
Percent of
Budget YTD
Percent of
Budget
General Fund $ 1,938,618 $ 4,080,203 5.60% $ 7,198,064 11.13% Payroll (GF) $ 1,096,196 $ 2,244,215 16.76% $ 3,398,769 24.63% All Funds $ 20,691,773 $ 27,088,716 22.94% 28,883,586 $ 28.07% September 2023 Revenues Comparison to 2022
September 2023 Expenditures Comparison to 2022
General Fund Non-General Fund
Measure G Sales Tax $ 1,091,167 Allocated Interest $ 593,597 Sales Tax $ 833,873 County Sales Tax (Measure A) $ 151,928 Transient Occupancy (Hotel) Tax $ 442,480 Sale of Assets- Housing Authority Parcel $ 118,416 Fire Service Credit $ 173,982 SilverRock Green Fees $ 102,140 Document Transfer Tax $ 117,764 Housing Authority Rent Revenue $ 101,135 General Fund Non-General Fund
Parks Maintenance Services $ 141,333 Debt Service Payments- Successor Agency Bonds(1) $ 15,000,437 Parks Landscape Maintenance $ 139,465 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) - Construction(2) $ 2,300,076 Community Experiences $ 108,123 SilverRock Maintenance $ 187,840 Vehicles - RSO Motorcycles $ 65,485 Lighting & Landscape Maintenance $ 149,596 Marketing & Tourism Promotions $ 53,908 Software $ 97,228 Top Five Revenue/Income Sources for September
Top Five Expenditures/Outlays for September
(1)Interest and principal payments for former redevelopment agency bonds, funded by dedicated Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) revenue received from the County.
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For Fiscal: 2023/24 Period Ending: 09/30/2023

Revenue Summary
Fiscal
Activity
Variance
Favorable
Fund (Unfavorable)
Period
Activity
Current
Total Budget
Original
Total Budget
Percent
Used
101 - GENERAL FUND 78,478,100 78,478,100 3,019,195 5,070,875 -73,407,225 6.46% 105 - DISASTER RECOVERY FUND 15,000 15,000 0 -8,794 -23,794 58.63% 201 - GAS TAX FUND 2,458,600 2,458,600 79,857 268,598 -2,190,002 10.92% 202 - LIBRARY & MUSEUM FUND 2,922,000 2,922,000 190 -8,419 -2,930,419 0.29% 203 - PUBLIC SAFETY FUND (MEASURE G) 2,500 2,500 0 -179 -2,679 7.17% 210 - FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FUND 156,000 156,000 0 -2 -156,002 0.00% 212 - SLESA (COPS) FUND 101,500 101,500 0 -427 -101,927 0.42% 215 - LIGHTING & LANDSCAPING FUND 2,992,000 2,992,000 0 -708 -2,992,708 0.02% 220 - QUIMBY FUND 50,000 50,000 0 0 -50,000 0.00%
221 - AB 939 - CALRECYCLE FUND 70,000 70,000 0 3,059 -66,941 4.37% 223 - MEASURE A FUND 2,028,000 2,028,000 151,928 148,604 -1,879,396 7.33% 225 - INFRASTRUCTURE FUND 500 500 0 -17 -517 3.41%
226 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT (EMPG) 12,500 12,500 0 0 -12,500 0.00% 227 - STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAMS (SHSP) 5,000 5,000 0 0 -5,000 0.00% 230 - CASp FUND, AB 1379 20,500 20,500 1,088 3,687 -16,813 17.99% 231 - SUCCESSOR AGCY PA 1 RORF 0 0 13,787 13,846 13,846 0.00% 235 - SO COAST AIR QUALITY FUND 55,000 55,000 0 -75 -55,075 0.14% 237 - SUCCESSOR AGCY PA 1 ADMIN 0 0 0 -165 -165 0.00%
241 - HOUSING AUTHORITY 1,401,500 1,401,500 219,551 651,688 -749,812 46.50% 243 - RDA LOW-MOD HOUSING FUND 30,000 30,000 0 -3,375 -33,375 11.25% 247 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND 20,000 20,000 12,976 24,839 4,839 124.20% 249 - SA 2011 LOW/MOD BOND FUND (Refinanced in 2016) 36,000 36,000 18,631 17,934 -18,066 49.82% 250 - TRANSPORTATION DIF FUND 1,520,000 1,520,000 0 24,136 -1,495,864 1.59% 251 - PARKS & REC DIF FUND 751,500 751,500 9,380 14,274 -737,226 1.90% 252 - CIVIC CENTER DIF FUND 501,500 501,500 0 3,315 -498,185 0.66% 253 - LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT DIF 100,000 100,000 0 1,191 -98,809 1.19% 254 - COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTERS DIF252,500 252,500 0 2,000 -250,500 0.79% 255 - STREET FACILITY DIF FUND 1,000 1,000 0 -71 -1,071 7.10% 256 - PARK FACILITY DIF FUND 100 100 0 -7 -107 6.69%
257 - FIRE PROTECTION DIF 151,500 151,500 0 915 -150,585 0.60% 259 - MAINTENANCE FACILITIES DIF FUND 101,000 101,000 0 1,635 -99,365 1.62% 270 - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FUND 154,000 154,000 9,125 15,829 -138,171 10.28% 275 - LQ PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER 2,500 2,500 0 -47 -2,547 1.88% 299 - INTEREST ALLOCATION FUND 0 0 593,597 1,739,739 1,739,739 0.00% 310 - LQ FINANCE AUTHORITY DEBT SERVICE 1,100 1,100 0 0 -1,100 0.00% 401 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS17,950,700 17,950,700 464 464 -17,950,236 0.00% 405 - SA PA 1 CAPITAL IMPRV FUND 1,500 1,500 0 -5 -1,505 0.36% 501 - FACILITY & FLEET REPLACEMENT 1,685,000 1,685,000 0 -3,726 -1,688,726 0.22% 502 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2,256,708 2,256,708 2,555 5,703 -2,251,005 0.25% 503 - PARK EQUIP & FACILITY FUND 470,000 470,000 0 -3,340 -473,340 0.71% 504 - INSURANCE FUND 1,362,230 1,362,230 0 -542 -1,362,772 0.04% 601 - SILVERROCK RESORT 5,277,950 5,277,950 114,015 296,179 -4,981,771 5.61% 602 - SILVERROCK GOLF RESERVE 87,000 87,000 0 -554 -87,554 0.64% 760 - SUPPLEMENTAL PENSION PLAN 6,000 6,000 0 -69 -6,069 1.16% 761 - CERBT OPEB TRUST 20,000 20,000 -81,376 -81,376 -101,376 406.88% 762 - PARS PENSION TRUST 100,000 100,000 -161,373 -166,376 -266,376 166.38% Report Total: 123,608,488 123,608,488 4,003,589 8,030,238 -115,578,250 6.50% Attachment 1
Accounts are subject to adjusting entries and audit. The City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, published annually, is the best resource for all final audited numbers.
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For Fiscal: 2023/24 Period Ending: 09/30/2023

Expenditure Summary
Fiscal
Activity
Variance
Favorable
Fund (Unfavorable)
Period
Activity
Current
Total Budget
Original
Total Budget
Percent
Used
101 - GENERAL FUND 72,828,750 72,828,750 1,938,618 4,080,203 68,748,547 5.60% 201 - GAS TAX FUND 2,802,400 2,802,400 79,881 158,869 2,643,531 5.67% 202 - LIBRARY & MUSEUM FUND 2,240,160 2,240,160 32,977 60,319 2,179,841 2.69% 210 - FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FUND 156,300 156,300 0 0 156,300 0.00% 212 - SLESA (COPS) FUND 100,000 100,000 0 0 100,000 0.00% 215 - LIGHTING & LANDSCAPING FUND 3,186,915 3,186,915 236,347 427,181 2,759,734 13.40% 221 - AB 939 - CALRECYCLE FUND 150,000 150,000 3,500 31,508 118,492 21.01% 223 - MEASURE A FUND 1,865,000 1,865,000 0 0 1,865,000 0.00% 226 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT (EMPG) 12,000 12,000 0 9,750 2,250 81.25% 227 - STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAMS (SHSP) 5,000 5,000 0 0 5,000 0.00% 230 - CASp FUND, AB 1379 5,500 5,500 0 0 5,500 0.00%
231 - SUCCESSOR AGCY PA 1 RORF 0 0 15,000,437 15,000,437 -15,000,437 0.00% 235 - SO COAST AIR QUALITY FUND 54,000 54,000 1,659 3,291 50,709 6.10% 237 - SUCCESSOR AGCY PA 1 ADMIN 0 0 0 1,600 -1,600 0.00% 241 - HOUSING AUTHORITY 1,596,340 1,596,340 143,280 607,812 988,528 38.08% 243 - RDA LOW-MOD HOUSING FUND 250,000 250,000 0 0 250,000 0.00% 247 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND 31,500 31,500 10,122 15,606 15,894 49.54% 249 - SA 2011 LOW/MOD BOND FUND (Refinanced in 2016) 250,000 250,000 0 0 250,000 0.00% 250 - TRANSPORTATION DIF FUND 550,000 550,000 0 400,000 150,000 72.73% 251 - PARKS & REC DIF FUND 650,000 650,000 0 0 650,000 0.00% 253 - LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT DIF 15,000 15,000 0 0 15,000 0.00% 259 - MAINTENANCE FACILITIES DIF FUND 180,000 180,000 0 0 180,000 0.00% 270 - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FUND 233,000 233,000 13,479 26,588 206,412 11.41% 310 - LQ FINANCE AUTHORITY DEBT SERVICE 1,100 1,100 0 0 1,100 0.00% 401 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS17,950,700 17,950,700 2,352,797 3,131,645 14,819,055 17.45% 501 - FACILITY & FLEET REPLACEMENT 1,448,750 1,448,750 46,730 93,217 1,355,533 6.43% 502 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3,082,620 3,082,620 204,688 698,778 2,383,842 22.67% 503 - PARK EQUIP & FACILITY FUND 2,242,200 2,242,200 281,096 283,884 1,958,316 12.66% 504 - INSURANCE FUND 1,118,000 1,118,000 4,494 1,102,003 15,997 98.57% 601 - SILVERROCK RESORT 5,034,993 5,034,993 338,697 935,034 4,099,959 18.57% 760 - SUPPLEMENTAL PENSION PLAN 12,850 12,850 0 12,833 17 99.87% 761 - CERBT OPEB TRUST 1,800 1,800 394 394 1,406 21.88% 762 - PARS PENSION TRUST 30,000 30,000 2,577 7,762 22,238 25.87% Report Total: 118,084,878 118,084,878 20,691,773 27,088,716 90,996,162 22.94% Accounts are subject to adjusting entries and audit. The City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, published annually, is the best resource for all final audited numbers.
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Fund # Name Notes
101 General Fund The primary fund of the City used to account for all revenue and expenditures of the City; a broad range of municipal activities are provided through this fund.
105 Disaster Recovery Fund
Accounts for use of one-time federal funding designed to deliver relief to American workers and aid in the economic recovery iin the wake of COVID-19. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was passed by Congress in 2021 to provide fiscal recovery funds to state and local governments. 201 Gas Tax Fund Gasoline sales tax allocations received from the State which are restricted to street-related expenditures. 202 Library and Museum Fund Revenues from property taxes and related expenditures for library and museum services. 203 Public Safety Fund General Fund Measure G sales tax revenue set aside for public safety expenditures. 210 Federal Assistance Fund Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) received from the federal government and the expenditures of those resources.
212 SLESF (COPS) Fund Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Funds (SLESF) received from the State for law enforcement activities.

Also known as Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS). 215 Lighting & Landscaping Fund Special assessments levied on real property for city-wide lighting and landscape maintenance/improvements and the expenditures of those resources.
220 Quimby Fund Developer fees received under the provisions of the Quimby Act for park development and improvements. 221 AB939 Fund/Cal Recycle Franchise fees collected from the city waste hauler that are used to reduce waste sent to landfills through recycling efforts. Assembly Bill (AB) 939.
223 Measure A Fund County sales tax allocations which are restricted to street-related expenditures. 224 TUMF Fund Developer-paid Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF) utilized for traffic projects in Riverside County. 225 Infrastructure Fund Developer fees for the acquisition, construction or improvement of the City’s infrastructure as defined by Resolution 226 Emergency Mgmt. Performance Grant (EMPG) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for emergency preparedness. 227 State Homeland Security Programs (SHSP) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for emergency preparedness. 230 CASP Fund, AB1379 / SB1186 Certified Access Specialist (CASp) program fees for ADA Accessibility Improvements; derived from Business License renewals. Assembly Bill (AB) 1379 and Senate Bill (SB) 1186. 231 Successor Agency PA 1 RORF Fund
Successor Agency (SA) Project Area (PA) 1 Redevelopment Obligation Retirement Fund (RORF) for Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) taxes received for debt service payments on recognized obligations of the former Redevelopment Agency (RDA).
235 SO Coast Air Quality Fund (AB2766, PM10) Contributions from the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Uses are limited to the reduction and control of airborne pollutants. Assembly Bill (AB) 2766.
237 Successor Agency PA 1 Admin Fund Successor Agency (SA) Project Area (PA) 1 for administration of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) associated with the former Redevelopment Agency (RDA). 241 Housing Authority Activities of the Housing Authority which is to promote and provide quality affordable housing. 243 RDA Low-Moderate Housing Fund Activities of the Housing Authority which is to promote and provide quality affordable housing. Accounts for RDA loan repayments (20% for Housing) and housing programs,.
244 Housing Grants Activites related Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) and SB2 grants for housing planning and development. 247 Economic Development Fund Proceeds from sale of City-owned land and transfers from General Fund for future economic development. 249 SA 2011 Low/Mod Bond Fund Successor Agency (SA) low/moderate housing fund; 2011 bonds refinanced in 2016. 250 Transportation DIF Fund Developer impact fees collected for specific public improvements - transportation related. 251 Parks & Rec. DIF Fund Developer impact fees collected for specific public improvements - parks and recreation. 252 Civic Center DIF Fund Developer impact fees collected for specific public improvements - Civic Center. 253 Library Development DIF Fund Developer impact fees collected for specific public improvements - library. 254 Community Center DIF Fund Developer impact fees collected for specific public improvements - community center. 255 Street Facility DIF Fund Developer impact fees collected for specific public improvements - streets. 256 Park Facility DIF Fund Developer impact fees collected for specific public improvements - parks. 257 Fire Protection DIF Fund Developer impact fees collected for specific public improvements - fire protection. 259 Maintenance Facilities DIF Fund Developer impact fees collected for specific public improvements - maintenance facilities. 270 Art In Public Places Fund Developer fees collected in lieu of art placement; utilized for acquisition, installation and maintenance of public artworks.
275 LQ Public Safety Officer Fund Annual transfer in from General Fund; distributed to public safety officers disabled or killed in the line of duty. 299 Interest Allocation Fund Interest earned on investments. 310 LQ Finance Authority Debt Service Fund Accounted for the debt service the Financing Authority’s outstanding debt and any related reporting requirements.

This bond was fully paid in October 2018.
401 Capital Improvement Program Fund Planning, design, and construction of various capital projects throughout the City. 405 SA PA 1 Capital Improvement Fund Successor Agency (SA) Project Area (PA) 1 bond proceeds restricted by the bond indenture covenants. Used for SilverRock infrastructure improvements.
501 Equipment Replacement Fund Internal Service Fund for vehicles, heavy equipment, and related facilities. 502 Information Technology Fund Internal Service Fund for computer hardware and software and phone systems. 503 Park Equipment & Facility Fund Internal Service Fund for park equipment and facilities. 504 Insurance Fund Internal Service Fund for city-wide insurance coverages. 601 SilverRock Resort Fund Enterprise Fund for activities of the city-owned golf course. 602 SilverRock Golf Reserve Fund Enterprise Fund for golf course reserves for capital improvements. 760 Supplemental Pension Plan (PARS Account) Supplemental pension savings plan for excess retiree benefits to general employees of the City. 761 Other Post Benefit Obligation Trust (OPEB) For retiree medical benefits and unfunded liabilities. 762 Pension Trust Benefit (PARS Account) For all pension-related benefits and unfunded liabilities.

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City of La Quinta
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: December 5, 2023

STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: INTERVIEW AND APPOINT A RESIDENT TO SERVE ON THE

FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMISSION

RECOMMENDATION
Appoint a resident to fill a vacancy on the Financial Advisory Commission for an unexpired term ending June 30, 2024.

Or
Appoint a resident to fill a vacancy on the Financial Advisory Commission to complete an unexpired term ending June 30, 2024, and for a subsequent three-year term, ending June 30, 2027.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
 A member of the Financial Advisory Commission (FAC) whose term was set to expire on June 30, 2024, resigned his appointment in August 2023 due to relocating outside of La Quinta city limits.
 The City advertised this vacancy on the City’s website, contacted all unsuccessful FAC applicants since 2020, and received two applications (Attachment 1).

FISCAL IMPACT
Members of the FAC receive a $75 dollar stipend per meeting, which is included in fiscal year 2023/24 budget.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Council established boards, commissions, and committees to facilitate broader participation in City governance, to solicit a broad range of opinions on City issues, and to introduce citizens to the municipal government process.

The FAC serves as a resource for the City Treasurer on matters such as use of financial institutions, custodians, brokers and dealers; review monthly treasury reports and notes compliance with the City’s investment policy and adequacy of cash and investments for anticipated obligations; meet with the independent auditor after completion of the annual audit of the City's financial statements, and receives and considers the auditor's BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 1
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comments on auditing procedures, internal controls, and findings for cash and investment activities; and annually review the revenue derived from the one percent (1%) Transactions and Use Tax (Measure G) instituted by voters in November 2016 to ensure these funds are used to provide services, programs and capital projects in the City.

The City received a resignation from Commissioner Justin Luettjohann on August 11, 2023, who was serving a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2024, due to relocating outside of La Quinta city limits and thus becoming ineligible to serve. In September 2023, the vacancy was advertised on the City’s website, and staff notified interested applicants who previously applied to the FAC (since 2020) but were not seated.

Two applications were received from residents, listed in alphabetical order:

1. Geoffrey Kiehl

2. Mark Sussman
Council may appoint a resident to fill the unexpired term ending on June 30, 2024, or due to the short-term remaining under the unexpired term, also extend the term of the appointment for a subsequent full three-year term, ending June 30, 2027, in accordance with Council’s authority pursuant to La Quinta Municipal Code Section 2.06.030.

ALTERNATIVES
Council may appoint a resident to fill the vacancy or re-advertise and set another date for Council interviews and appointment.

Prepared by: Laurie McGinley, Deputy City Clerk
Approved by: Monika Radeva, City Clerk
Attachment: 1. Applications
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City of La Quinta
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: December 5, 2023

STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: DISCUSS CONSTRUCTION STAGING ALTERNATIVES FOR AVENUE 50 BRIDGE PROJECT NO. 2019-02

RECOMMENDATION
Discuss construction staging alternatives for the Avenue 50 Bridge Project No. 2019-02.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• City received Caltrans funding authorization to begin preliminary engineering for the Avenue 50 Bridge Project 2019-02 (Project), which will replace the existing low-water crossing spanning the La Quinta Evacuation Channel at Avenue 50 with an all-weather access bridge.
• Staff is negotiating with the top-rated consultant to prepare the plans, specifications and engineer’s estimate for the Project. • Staff is proposing two construction staging alternatives for the Project:

1. Staged Construction: Completing the Project in two stages, maintaining traffic operations throughout.

2. Full Roadway Closures (Detour): Completing the Project in one stage, closing Avenue 50 during construction.

FISCAL IMPACT
The Full Roadway Closure (Alternative 2) reduces the anticipated project cost by approximately $600,000, eliminating temporary construction items, reducing contractor time related overhead and construction duration. The cost breakdown of differences for the two alternatives are included below:

Alternative 1 - Staged Construction (Total cost $650k):
• Temporary retaining walls ($250k)
• Temporary AC paving ($100k)
• Bridge construction in two halves w/closure pour ($100k) • Construction management – additional 8-month duration ($120k) • Contractor – general conditions for additional 8-month duration ($80k) STUDY SESSION ITEM NO. 1
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Alternative 2 - Full Road Closure (Total cost $50k):
• Temporary AC paving for ped/bike path ($50k)

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The following is a summary of the two construction staging alternatives, including construction staging, traffic operation, utilities, schedule, and temporary cost impacts.

Alternative 1 – Staged Construction
Construction:

Stage 1:
• Build the north half of the roadway and bridge.
• Due to the fill required, a temporary retaining wall would be required to separate the new construction from the existing roadway that would be in use.
• Traffic would be maintained, one lane in each direction, including room for pedestrians/bikes along the south side of the roadway. Temporary paving would be required.

Stage 2:
• Traffic and pedestrians/bikes would be moved onto the new roadway and bridge on the north half.
• The south half of the roadway and bridge would be constructed.

Traffic Operation:
• One lane of traffic would be maintained in each direction. • A paved (approximately 6 ft. wide) pedestrian/bike route would be provided on the south side of Avenue 50, separated from the construction by k-rail.

Utilities:
• Existing water main would require a temporary relocation prior to Stage 1 construction.
• Gas and cable facilities can be maintained in Stage 1 constructed then moved permanently into the new bridge prior to Stage 2 commencing.

Schedule: 20-22 month construction
Staged Construction Cost Impacts: Approximately $450k for temporary retaining walls, paving and concrete closure pour, to join the two halves of the bridge together.

Additionally, there is an estimated $200k associated with the 8-month extended timeframe for construction.
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Alternative 2 – Full Roadway Closure
Construction:
• The entire project would be built in a single phase of work.

Traffic Operation:
• Local detour would use Park Avenue & Calle Tampico. This would be signed as local traffic only to avoid significant increase of traffic in the residential neighborhood.
• Area-wide detour (alternative routes) would include Washington Street, Avenue 48, Jefferson Street, and Avenue 52 with changeable message boards noting the closure and to use the alternate routes as signed. • A robust outreach program should be considered.

Temporary Pedestrian & Bicycle Access:
• Pedestrian and bicycle access will be provided during the closure of Avenue 50 via a 6-foot-wide asphalt paved path.
• This temporary path would be separated from the construction zone by a concrete k-rail and chain link fencing, providing a secure construction site, as well as providing for safe passage for pedestrians and bicyclists. • It is anticipated that this path would be along the south side of Avenue 50 right of way along the construction zone, and the alignment would be situated to safely clear the bridge construction.
• Grading for the path would be required to traverse the side slopes approaching the construction site and would meet acceptable grades along the path.
• The path would remain open until the contractor can redirect the pedestrian and bicyclists onto the completed roadway.

Utilities:
• Existing water, gas and cable will require temporary relocation outside of the roadway footprint during construction. This work will be completed prior to the road closure.
• Permanent relocation into the bridge upon completion of bridge and roadway rough grading.

Schedule: 12–14 month construction
Full Roadway Closure Cost Impacts: Approximately an additional $50k for temporary pedestrian/bike paving.
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The following provides a summary table for the Avenue 50 Bridge Construction Staging Alternatives:

Alternative 1 – Staged Construction Alternative 2 – Full Roadway Closure Pros:
• Maintains access in similar condition
as existing condition
• Minimizes potential impact to school
pick-up & drop-off operation
Pros:
• Reduces construction duration and disruption to the
community by approximately 8 months
• Reduces project costs by approximately $600,000
by eliminating temporary construction items and
reduced construction duration
Cons:
• Longer construction duration
extends disruption to the community
• Throwaway costs related to temporary
construction items such as retaining wall
and asphalt paving to maintain traffic
Cons:
• Traffic detour required for duration of construction
• Potential impact to school pick-up & drop-off
operation
Prepared by: Julie Mignogna, Management Analyst
Approved by: Bryan McKinney, Public Works Director/City Engineer Attachments: 1. Alternative 1 – Staged Construction Exhibit

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DEPARTMENTAL REPORT ITEM NO. 4

COMMUNITY SERVICES

QUARTERLY REPORT
Wellness Center, LQ Library, LQ Museum, and Creation Station July 1 – September 30, 2023
Community Programs & Social Services
Wellness Center, FIND Food Distribution, Fritz Burns Pool, & Sports Wellness Center provided fitness & recreation programs to 9,725 participants/fitness members (8,912 fitness gym participants; 813 program participants for Gentle Yoga, Mat Pilates, Ballroom Dance, Social Bridge, Mah Jongg, Ukulele, Dominoes, FB Tennis, Summer Golf Experience, and Quilting for Good Times). Social service offerings such as the Riverside County Cool Center, HICAP, Bilhartz Insurance (information on Medicare Advantage Plans), FIND Outreach, DPSS Adult Services, and DAP Health Revivals were available to the public.

Desert Recreation District (DRD) served 1,914 participants (840 for open/lap swim; 229 Group Swim Lessons; 326 Water Aerobics; 218 Senior Splash; 269 Movies at the Pool; 32 Mermaid Splash Party event) at Fritz Burns Pool programs/classes.

Youth sports programs had 20,960 total participants (players, spectators, coaches) for AYSO (soccer – 17,500), Friday Night Lights (flag football – 1,250), and La Quinta Youth Sports Association (baseball – 2,210). Practices and league games are held at La Quinta Park, Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School, and the La Quinta Sports Complex. La Quinta High School Baseball also practiced at the Sports Complex this quarter due to their baseball fields being renovated.

Distributed 33,948 pounds of food (food packages/boxes of dry goods and produce) to 9957 persons 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. 97 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
La Quinta Library
• Attendance: 28,000+ persons visited and participated in various programs; 42,000+ items were circulated.
• Events: Summer Reading Program (SRP) Closing Concert with/ Genevieve Goings from Disney Junior, Little Caeser's Reading Challenge, and All Ages Comic Celebration. • Programs: Baby/Toddler/Preschool Storytimes; AM & PM Sensory Hour, Piece It Together (children's Lego and puzzle club), Library Birthday Party, Teen Anime Zone, Impulse Affirmation, Teen Game Night, Graphic Bites Teen Book Club, Level Up LQ Teen Gaming Club, Writer’s Block Writers Group, Graphic Novel Club, Read the World, Pagemaster's Book Club, Page Turners Book Club, Love Story Book Club, Altered Book Club (Book Crafting), and Chess Club.

Circulation/ Programs/ Events
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La Quinta Creation Station
• Attendance: 550 people participated in various programs/services. • Memberships: 13 new memberships; 58 active memberships. • Programs: MakerCraft (Tabletop Board Games, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) Mini Felt Pillows, Labor Day Assembly Line Rock Painting, Skyscraper Build, Sundial & Reading Time), Summer Reading Program (Friendship Bracelets/Talking Sticks, Animal Finger Puppets, and Electronic Voice Modifier), Fiber Arts Bootcamp (Cross Stitch, Granny Squares, and Macrame Mini Wall Hanger), and MakerSpace Camps (Sewing:

Pencil Cases, Laser Cutting: Gliders, and Too: Book/Tablet Holder, 3D Printing & Tinker CAD).

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La Quinta Museum
• Attendance: 1,000+ visitors/participants.
• Exhibits: The Newest Americans, Scorpions!, La Quinta Legends: Dorothy Arzner, and La Quinta Legends: Frank Capra.
• Events: Indoor Bird Watch/ Avian Behavior, SCRAP Gallery, Field Trips: Desert Recreation District, Gerald Ford Elementary, Pinch Pots with Tony Soares, and La Quinta Historical Society.
• Programs: Good Reads in the Gallery and La Sobremesa Book Clubs, STITCH Fiber Arts Club, TED Talk Discussion, Take a Break with Huell, Genealogy Club and Sketchbook Journaling. • Social Media Promotion: Friday Fun Facts and Exhibit Content is shared via social media with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube subscribers.

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Cpl. Hunter Lopez Saber Vigil & Gold Star Monument Unveiling • A saber vigil was held on Saturday, August 26, at Civic Center Campus, to honor and pay tribute to Cpl. Hunter Lopez.
• Unveiling of the Gold Star monument, created by artist CJ Rench, displayed the engraved names of SSG James Perez and Cpl. Hunter Lopez. • Mayor and Councilmembers spoke at the event and special music selections were provided by Sgt. Bryan Whitley, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. • Participation from Herman & Alicia Lopez, Chief Deputy & Deputy Riverside County Sheriff, Hunter Lopez Memorial Foundation, 501st Star Wars Team, Sign Dreamers, La Quinta High School ROTC, Scouts BSA Troop 1701 & 451, New Leaf Catering, and Classic Photos.

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Community Events
9/11 Candlelight Vigil
• The September 11th Candlelight Vigil was held at Civic Center Campus; approximately 300+ persons in attendance.
• City Council and representatives from Riverside County Fire and Sheriff’s departments provided honoring remarks and moments of reflection. • Participation from Scouts BSA Troops 1701 and 451 and La Quinta High School ROTC as well as musical performances by La Quinta High School Wind Ensemble and Doug Hassett.
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Concert in the Park Series @ SilverRock Park
• The Desert Crows and the HighRoad Band performed on Saturday, September 30 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• Approximately 400+ persons in attendance.
• City staff provided information and giveaways and food trucks were available to participants.

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• Attendance: 2,433 residents and 870 non-residents used the park this quarter. Park hours:
5 days a week (Wednesday-Friday 12:00 - 9:00 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday).
• Total Memberships: 48 memberships sold this quarter (38 resident and 10 non-resident).

Overall memberships sold to date is approximately 994 (682 resident and 312 nonresident). • Programs: Friday Night Fight Community Night (game of SKATE, best trick contests, & more); Seasonal Skate Camps; Back to School Promotion; Quad Skate Community Night (raffles, giveaways, clinic, & contests);
• Events: International BMX Day (giveaways, pizza, contests, and free entry for all bike riders); Labor Day Sale & Best Trick; Muska Shoe Release; Legendary Pro Vert Skater, Darren Navarrette, and Pro Skateboarder Dave Bachinsky dropped by for a visit and to try out the park.

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