POWER POINTS
SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING
MARCH 20, 2024
CITY COUNCIL,
CITY BOARDS &
COMMISSIONS
3/20/2024
1 Special Joint Meeting
City Council, Boards, & Commissions
March 20, 2024
3/21/2024
Pledge of Allegiance
3/21/2024
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3/20/2024
2 Welcome
March 20, 2024
2024 Community Workshop
Projects & Priorities
• Strategic Plan
• Create a Mission Statement
• Core Values
• Focus Areas
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3/20/2024
3 2024 Community Workshop
Finance
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3/20/2024
4 Finance - Accomplishments
• Adopted balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget • Awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers
Association for FY 2021/22
• Completion of the Measure G Annual Report for FY
2022/23
• Monitored and proactively addressed long-term pension obligations
• Maintained strong reserve levels, fully funded to policy targets
Finance – Future Projects
• Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget
• Implement new models for long-range financial
planning to provide stability to the City through
prudent management of financial resources
• Utilize current and emerging technology tools to
improve financial transparency and engagement
through ease of access to financial information
• Monitor fiscal impacts and federally reimbursable
expense related to Tropical Storm Hilary
• Review current policies and procedures for all areas
of Finance and revise as necessary
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3/20/2024
5 Financial Advisory Commission
Financial Advisory Commission
• Meetings: Quarterly
• Time: 4 p.m. • Location: Council Chamber • Commissioners:
Keith Dorsey, Chairperson
Brian Anderson, Vice Chair
Ellen Way
Geoffrey Kiehl
George Batavick
Shelley Mast
W. Richard Mills
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3/20/2024
6 FAC – Roles & Responsibilities
• Annual review & reporting of Measure G Sales Tax
• Revenue oversight of annual audit of City’s
financial statement & internal controls
• Oversight of City’s investments & various financial
reports
• Other finance-related tasks as needed or directed
Public Safety
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3/20/2024
7 Public Safety - Accomplishments
• Had a safe 2023 event cycle, starting with the
American Express Tournament, two Art
Celebrations, Indian Wells Tennis Tournament,
Festival Season and Ironman.
• Installed 69 FLOCK Cameras (Automated
License Reader System) throughout the city.
• Conducted a Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT) class.
Public Safety – Future Projects
• Expand the number of Public Safety outreach
events, through Neighborhood Watch, Emergency
Services, Police and Fire.
• Continue to provide Emergency Operation Center
(EOC) training to city staff.
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3/20/2024
8 Public Works
Public Works – Completed Projects
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3/20/2024
9 Public Works – Completed Projects
• La Quinta X Park
• La Quinta Landscape - Desert Pride &
Sierra Del Rey & Marbella
• Washington St at Ave 50 & Calle
Tampico Sidewalk Improvements
• Citywide Public Safety Camera System
• Citywide Striping Refresh
• FY21-22 PMP Slurry Seal
• FY22-23 PMP Slurry Seal
• Jefferson Street Slurry Seal
• Avenue 50 & 52 Pavement Rehabilitation
• Tropical Storm Hilary Repairs
• Fred Waring Drive Pavement
Rehabilitation
• Jefferson St & Hwy 111 Intersection
Improvements
• Citywide Miscellaneous ADA
Improvements
• Moon River Drive Rehabilitation
• X Park Public Safety Camera
• Civic Center Activities Promenade
• Cove Trails Parking Lot Improvements
• La Quinta Village Utility
Undergrounding Feasibility Study
Projects Underway
• Highway 111 Corridor
Specific Plan and Roadway Design
• La Quinta Cultural Campus
Design
• Highway 111 Resurfacing
Federal Funding Process Underway
• Dune Palms Road Pavement
Rehabilitation
Preparing for Construction
South LQ Median Landscape
Construction continues
• Dune Palms Road Bridge
Construction
• Avenue 50 Bridge
Preparing for Design
• La Quinta Landscape
Renovation – Cactus Flower
Construction
• Fritz Burns Park Improvements
Design
South LQ Median Landscape
Construction continues
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3/20/2024
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Fritz Burns Park Improvements
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3/20/2024
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Plaza with accessible play element, seating, and shade; Expanded playground with new equipment, shade, lighting, and drinking fountains;
Restroom building;
Tree-lined promenade with seating and picnic tables;
Bicycle racks and tune-up station. • PHASE 2:
Modify existing parking lot;
New expanded parking lot with tree islands and improved on-street Parking along Francis Hack Lane;
Electric Vehicle charging stations. • PHASE 3:
New water playground with wading pool;
Expanded pool deck with shade and seating;
Expanded pool equipment area.
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3/20/2024
12 Fritz Burns Park Improvements
Highway 111 Pavement Resurfacing
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3/20/2024
13 Road
Improvement
Projects
Design & Development
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3/20/2024
14 Accomplishments
• Implemented new Permit Software
• Completed Citywide Historic Resources Inventory
• Completed fiscal study of La Quinta Sphere of
Influence (SOI)
• Issued Building Permits for 257 new single-family
homes and 58 new apartment units
Design & Development
Design & Development
Future Projects
• Develop comprehensive training program for
Building Inspectors
• Develop processes to improve and streamline the
permit/plan review process.
• Complete development standards and street
design for the Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan
• Continue to research and conduct community
outreach regarding potential annexation of the SOI
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3/20/2024
15 Recently Approved Development
Projects
• Chick Fil A
• Quick Quack Car Wash
• La Quinta Village
Apartments
• Club at Coral
Mountain
Projects Under Construction
Jefferson Street Apartments
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3/20/2024
16 Planning Commission
Planning Commission
• Meetings: Bi-weekly; 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
• Time: 5 p.m. • Location: Council Chamber • Commissioners:
Stephen Nieto, Chairperson
Doug Hassett, Vice Chair
Mary Caldwell
Elisa Guerrero
Alfonso Hernandez
Kevin McCune
Dale Tyerman
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3/20/2024
17 Planning Commission
Roles and Responsibilities
• Carry out the powers and duties as prescribed in
the Planning and Zoning Laws of California and
the City
• Advisory body to Council
• Develop and maintain General Plan, consider
new development applications and design review
of new developments
Community Services
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3/20/2024
18 Community Services
Accomplishments
• Increased Wellness Center and X
Park Operations
• Expanded Events & Community
Programs
• 11 Art in Public Places Installations
• Updated Community Recognition &
Awards Criteria
Community Services
Future Projects
• Cultural Campus
• Fritz Burns Park Enhancements
• Youth Advisory Committee
• Art Assessment, Inventory, and Appraisal
• Art in Public Places Virtual Art Tour
• Community Murals/ Signal Box Art
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3/20/2024
19 Arts & Community Services
Commission
Arts & Community Services Commission
• Meetings: Quarterly
• Time: 4 p.m.
• Location: Council Chamber
• Commissioners:
Gayl Biondi, Chairperson
Sharrell Blakeley, Vice Chair
Tammy Gordon
Sally Shelton
Felice Chiapperini
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20 ACSC – Roles & Responsibilities
• Recommendations pertaining to community services
recreation programs, special events, and public art.
ART EVENTS RECREATION
• City Signature Events
• Lifestyle Events
• Recognition Programs
• Fritz Burns Park
• Wellness Center
• X Park
• Murals
• Sculpture Loan Program
• La Quinta Art Celebration
ACSC – Special Events
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3/20/2024
21 ACSC – Recreation & Park Amenities
ACSC – Art in Public Places Acquisitions
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3/20/2024
22 ACSC – Art in Public Places Acquisitions
Housing
&
Economic Development
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3/20/2024
23 Economic Development
Marketing/Public Information
• Strategic Land Development
• Engagement with new and
existing businesses
• Continued Partnerships with
resources (GCVCC, CVB,
CVAG, Neighboring Cities,
etc.)
Economic Development
Marketing
• Destination Marketing
and Attracting Tourism
Base
• Community outreach,
information and
education
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3/20/2024
24 Housing Commission
• Meetings: Quarterly
• Time: 5 p.m.
• Location: Council Chamber
• Commissioners:
Capri Chapman, Chairperson
Priscilla Paltin, Vice Chair
Gia Casto
Veronica Gaeta-Mejia
Olga Pacheco
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3/20/2024
25 Housing Commission
Roles and Responsibilities
• 5 commissioners
– Including 2 housing tenants with one tenant over 65.
• Advises Housing Authority on both affordable housing
community needs and methods for meeting those needs.
• Reviews and recommends potential affordable housing
projects, provides input on policies regarding affordable housing, and promotes community education on
awareness of housing programs.
Housing
• Mobile Home Park Improvements
• Cove Home Improvements
3/21/2024
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3/20/2024
26 Housing
• State Compliance
• Future Affordable
Housing Projects (RFP)
• Homeless Prevention
Partnerships
3/21/2024
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