POWER POINTS
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
APRIL 16, 2024
April 16, 2024
1 City Council Regular Meeting
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City Council Regular Meeting
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CLOSED SESSION IN PROGRESS
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2 Pledge of Allegiance
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3 City Council Meeting
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Presentation
City Council Meeting
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P1 – Presentation on La Quinta Library and
Museum Programs, Exhibits and Activities
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Public Library
Patronage
Jan - Mar
• 24,212
Circulation
Jan - Mar
• 44,755
Programs
Jan - Mar
• 91 Programs
• 44,755 attendees
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5 Book Fest
• Susan Straight • Steven Rowley
• Todd Goldberg
Speaker Series
Adult Coloring Book Night
• Aziz Farms
• La Quinta Historical Society
• Learning in Retirement • Friends of the Desert Mountains • Riverside Legal Aid - May
Book Clubs
Chess Club
Threadheads Fiber Arts Club
Field Trips
• Benjamin Franklin Elementary
• Amelia Earhart Elementary
• Truman Elementary
“The librarians were so friendly and helpful. They taught us sign language and songs, we had such a great experience. Readasaurus Rex was awesome and the creation station so cool!”
Teacher Feedback
“What a delightful library event you planned for us!! Thank you so much for your time, planning and for the excellent library experience!! The library has become one of their top destinations!! Please be sure to extend our complete appreciation of your entire team!!”
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6 Storytimes
ABC Storytime
Baby Storytime
“Storytime has been amazing. I’ve been coming with my little for almost 2 years now and it’s been a blast seeing the program grow/evolve to what it is now. Thank you for having a program like this available. My kiddo has learned so much about library etiquette and procedures because we come every week for storytime and she looks forward to finding new books everytime.”
“In a month’s time I’ve seen my little one go from shy and not participating to dancing and more interactive.”
“This location’s storytime is our favorite! I love how LQ is structured and organized. I absolutely appreciate the
cleaning of the toys and books and how strict you are about not getting the clean toys out until it’s play time. See you next week!”
Hydro Harvest LQ: Hydroponics at
the
La Quinta Library
Hydro Harvest LQ
La Quinta Library
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7 What is a Flex Farm?
• Portable indoor, vertical
hydroponics system
• 98% less water than
traditional agriculture
• Can produce up to 394
pounds of produce annually
(20-25 pounds per month
⚬ Not restricted to
seasons, can be used
year round
• 288 plant spaces • Weekly maintenance
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8 Produce We Can Grow
1. Lettuce
a. Butterhead, Crisphead, Loose Leaf, Oak Leaf, & Romaine
2.Herbs
a. Basil, Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme
3.Brassicas
a. Arugula, Collard Greens, Kale, Mizuna, Mustard Greens
4.Leafy Greens
a. Sorrel, Spinach, Swiss Chard
5.Fruiting
a. Bareroot Strawberries
b. Determinate Cherry
c. Tomatoes
d. Mini Cucumbers
e. Snack Peppers
6.Flowering
a. Chamomile, Lavender, marigolds, & Mexican Mint
Upcoming Hydro Harvest Programs
Launch: Summer Reading Program - Hydro Harvest LQ
• June 10 - July 19, 2024
• Ages 8-12
• Goal: teach sustainable practices as well as provide access to healthy food
• Participants grow, monitor and harvest their own produce Ongoing Future Programs
• Weekly programs for homeschooled students. • Afterschool Programs for school aged kids • Adult Sustainability Programs
• Library Farmers Market • Donations to local food banks • Donations/programs with local school culinary programs 15 16
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9 Cultural Booths
• Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
• Swedish American Vasa of the Desert • St. George Greek Orthodox Church • Escaramuza Charra Reynas del Valle de
Coachella
• Friends from the DHH Community - ASL
Storytime
• California Health Collaborative
• DSUSD - Early Childhood Education
Resource Booths
Performances by: • Xavier Drumline
• Grupo Folklorico “Son de Mexico”
Creation Station
La Quinta’s MakerSpace
Programs and Updates
Michele McNeilly
MakerSpace Supervisor
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10 Memberships
July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023
Hobbyist: 25
Student: 17
Teacher: 9
Total: 51
July 1, 2023 – April 10, 2024
Hobbyist: 13
Student/Military: 27
Teacher: 20
Total: 60
Classes
July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023
Classes: 84
Students: 150
July 1, 2023 – April 10, 2024
Classes: 94
Students: 152
Programs
July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023
Programs: 38
Attendees: 620
July 1, 2023 – April 10, 2024
Programs: 39
Attendees: 667
MakerSpace Classes
New Classes
Cricut Maker
3 Classes Available
Iron-On Vinyl (Aprons, Shirts, Hats, Pillows, etc.)
Card Making
Print & Cut Stickers – Most Popular!
Sublimation Printing
Heat transferable ink onto polyester coated items
Tumblers, Coasters, Mousepads, and so much more
Class can be combined with Cricut Print & Cut Stickers & Inon-on Vinyl to make custom t-shirts
Digital Embroidery (Updated Class)
Currently in development
Band New Embroidery Machine with design software
Bernette 79 Ya Ya Han Edition by Bernina
New Class estimated to be ready by May 2024
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Maker Crafts
(1) Saturday and (1) Thursday each month
Free for patrons of most ages
ZINES, Fairy Terrariums, Marionette Birds, Paint & Sip and more MakerSpace Camp
(1) Saturday each month, requires RSVP (Camp fee of $5) Camp designed for Makers between the ages of 7 and 13 Topics range from 3D Printing, Electronics, Laser Cutting and more Fiber Arts Bootcamp (FAB)
Last Sunday of the month, Free for all ages
Topics cover crochet, macrame, needle felting, cross stich and more Summer Reading Maker Craft
Each Thursday during the RCLS Summer Reading Program
Free for all ages
Upcoming Programs
Maker Craft: Star Wars Day (Saturday, May 4, 2024, All Ages) Duct Tape Lightsabers, Paper Bag Jedi, 3D Printed Ship/Droid model kits Maker Craft World Turtle Day Hand Puppets (Thursday, May 23, 2024, All Ages) FAB: Needle Felted Sea Turtle Brooch (Sunday, May 26, 2024, Ages 10+) Summer Reading Program Maker Crafts start June 13th, 2024 New Adult SRP Program added for 2024, Ages 14+, Registration Required 4-Week Handmade Mini Journal Project
Coming Fall 2024: Intro to Coding (Ozobots)
Junior Makers first to test (Grades K-8)
Returning Maker Craft Programs:
Fairy Terrariums
Mini-ZINEs
Viking Wire Weaving
Winter Carnival Games
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12 More About the Creation Station
RCLS Website: https://rivlib.info/
Google Sites Page: https://sites.google.com/view/laquintacreationstation La Quinta
Museum
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14 Current Exhibits:
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15 Field Trips!
Programs and Events
Music at the Museum
TED Talk Hang Outs
Take a Break with Huell
Geneaology Meet-Up
Sketchbook Journaling
STITCH Fiber Arts
Good Books in the Gallery
Creative Conversations
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16 See you at the
Museum!
La Quinta Museum
77885 Avenida Montezuma, La
Quinta 92253
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17 City Council Meeting
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D1 – Talus Project Update
TALUS - Dust Control Efforts
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B1 – Approve Preliminary Design Plans and Authorize
Staff to Move Forward to Final Design Stage for the
La Quinta Cultural Campus
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Archive
Lumberyard
Oasis Museum
Casita
Cultural Campus
• March 2022 – Agreement with HGA
• June 2022 – Initial Project design presentation
(Study Session)
• March 2023 – Project design update to gather
feedback from Council (Study Session)
• July 2023 – Approve master plan and proceed to
preliminary plans
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• Focus Areas:
– Creating a more welcoming and clearly defined
museum entrance
– Improving museum flow and functionality
– Creating an outdoor space for small events, art
opportunities, and educational workshops
– Expanding and enhancing the archive space
Cultural Campus
• Project Budget
– CIP allocated FY2019/20 and 2020/21 includes $473,550 for master planning and preliminary design services.
– Budget of $3,310,000 is available for FY 2023/24.
– FY 2024/25 proposes to include an additional $1,500,000 for design and construction.
Current Project Budget Proposed Project Budget
Professional $ 190,182 $ 190,182
Master Planning/Design $ 532,114 $ 1,032,114
Construction $ 2,053,636 $ 3,053,636
Inspection/Testing/Survey $ 217,705 $ 217,705
Contingency $ 316,363 $ 316,363
TOTAL: $ 3,310,000 $ 4,810,000
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B2 – Receive and File FY 2023/24 Budget Report
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47 City Budget
Outlook
STRONG REVENUE EXPENSES ON TARGET
MONITOR ECONOMIC
ENVIRONMENT
Mid-Year Report Content
• General Fund Recommended Adjustments:
– Revenues $730,000
– Expenses $141,500
– Additional full-time position
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Adjustments
Description Revenue Expenses
Fire Plan Review Fee 35,000 $ - $
Wellness Center Memberships 30,000 - Public Works Development Plan Check Fee 130,000 - False Alarm Fees- Police 30,000 - Zoning Change Mitigation Fees 260,000 - AMR Compliance 85,000 - Burrtec Administration Cost Reimbursement 25,000 - Miscellaneous Reimbursements 120,000 - Credit Card Fee Revenue 15,000 - Design & Development 135,000 - Contingency for Staffing (10,000) - Public Safety 16,500 - TOTAL GF REVENUE ADJUSTMENTS 730,000 $ 141,500 $ • Updated revenue projections
• Position addition funded by contingency for staffing/reduced contract services Discussion &
Questions
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