POWER POINTS
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
JUNE 18, 2024
June 18, 2024
1 City Council Regular Meeting
June 18, 2024
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2 City Council Regular Meeting
June 18, 2024
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Valley Broadband Strategic Plan
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Pledge of Allegiance
6/19/2024
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3 City Council Regular Meeting
June 18, 2024
PUBLIC COMMENT – MATTERS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
6/19/2024
City Council Meeting
June 18, 2024
P1 – Lift to Rise 2024-2026
Action Plan Presentation
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Together we rise.
2024-2026
Action Plan
A future where all Coachella Valley families
are healthy, stable, and thriving.
Reduce rent burden in the Coachella Valley
by 30% through the production of 10,000
affordable housing units by 2028.
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5 1,200 units
under construction in
2024, up from 38
units/year pre-2018
$26 Million
in loans obligated since
2021 to 11 community
prioritized projects sparking
891 units
1,787 residents
activated over the past
two years
We have the plan
The Action Plan is a roadmap co-created by members of our Housing Collaborative Action Network, including staff members from La Quinta, outlining collective contributions over the next two years to achieve our SHARED GOAL of reducing rent burden by 30% through the production of 10,000 affordable housing units.
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6 By July 2026, have at least 7,500
new units of affordable housing
completed, under construction, or
set to be under construction within
six months with an emphasis on
units connected to early childhood
education (ECE) and improved
health equity.
Our two-year goal is...
During strategic planning sessions, we identified
six key strategies of focus for the next two years.
1. Pipeline
2. Funding
3. Infrastructure
4. Policy Advocacy
5. Movement Building
6. Rapid Response
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7 Identify 3,000 new units a year that meet
the criteria for the affordable housing
pipeline with an emphasis on those that
include connections to health and ECE and
move at least 50% of Pipeline projects to
development. • Lift to Rise – Affordable Housing Pipeline portal • 5.2 acre parcel has the potential for over 100 units of affordable housing
Address the funding bottleneck occurring due to scarcity of low-income housing tax credits through increasing the lending pool of We Lift: The Coachella Valley Housing
Catalyst Fund, the creation of alternative revenue
streams, changes to the current tax credit distribution process, and innovative financing approaches. • Lift to Rise – We Lift: Catalyst Fund • La Quinta contributed a support letter for Lift to Rise’s successful application to SCAG’s REAP 2.0 program to
secure funding for the Catalyst Fund. • We are hopeful the city will consider future investment into the Fund to keep up the momentum in production.
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8 Move policy and regulation at the
municipal, state, and federal level to
enable more affordable housing
development. • Lift to Rise works with State and Federal legislative advocates to amplify Pro housing
policies relevant to our region. • A 1% increase in the TOT rate could generate $1,836,542 annually
Work with utility companies to ensure
affordable housing opportunities are not
limited by electric, gas, and sewer constraints. • Housing supportive infrastructure • Sustainable energy
• Lift to Rise is also working to get SCE, IID, and CVWD all at the table for these discussions.
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9 Through strategic communications and
resident engagement, we will build
greater public awareness and support
for affordable housing in the region. • Lift to Rise –Resident Engagement Team:
Resident Leadership Table, Committees by
Cities, Community Advisory Committee
• Lift to Rise – Strategic Communications Team
Advocate for a develop supports that can
help residents with emergency or chronic
housing needs. • Lift to Rise – United Lift Rental Assistance Program distributed more than $300 million keeping more
than 120,000 renters in their home
• La Quinta data: $3,919,107 in assistance was
disbursed to 583 households
• Keeping residents housed and address their
immediate needs
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10 You have the power, La Quinta! • Congratulations on having a certified housing element! • Lift to Rise is excited to see what happens with the 5.2-acre lot near Highway 111 and Dune Palms Road and encourage the city to work with us to aggressively purse development on city owned land, as stated in your housing element. • You are encouraged to increase city councilmembers participation in our efforts to address the housing affordability crisis throughout the region, not just in La Quinta. • We are asking that you all endorse our plan and join us in reaching our goal! You all have the
power to ensure a
healthy, stable, and
thriving community
for all!
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11 THANK YOU!
Connect with us!
[email protected] / www.lifttorise.org / Facebook: @LifttoRise / Instagram:
@LifttoRise
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12 City Council Meeting
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B1 – Approve MOU with County of Riverside for Library,
Museum, and Makerspace Management
Library, Makerspace, Museum
Management
• City contracts County of Riverside (RivCo) for
Library and Museum operations
• In 2018 management of the Makerspace was
added to the MOU
• RivCo subcontracts with Library Systems and
Services Inc. (LSSI) to oversee daily operations
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13 Library, Makerspace, Museum
Management
• RivCo and LSSI collaborate to implement
programming including new exhibits, programs,
and music performances
• Special events (Dia De Los Niños and Bookfest)
– Hydroponic Farm
– Makerspace classes and workshops
Library, Makerspace, Museum
Management
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14 Library, Makerspace, Museum
Management
FY24/25 FY25/26 FY26/27 FY27/28 FY28/29
Library $927,000 $954,810 $983,454 $1,012,957 $1,043,345 Museum $221,450 $228,093 $234,936 $241,984 $249,243
Makerspace $185,595 $191,163 $196,898 $202,805 $208,889 TOTAL $1,334,045 $1,374,066 $1,415,288 $1,457,746 $1,501,477 • MOU includes a 3% increase each year beginning FY25/26. 27 28
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15 City Council Meeting
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B2 – Approve Community Awards Program
Criteria and Applications
Community Awards Program
• In 2001 Council established the Pillars of the
Community, Distinguished Artists, and Distinguished
Athletes Awards
• The awards recognize La Quinta residents who
made positive impacts in the community
– Volunteers
– Nonprofit involvement
– Community organizations
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16 Community Awards Program
• June 2022, the ACSC formed a subcommittee to
access opportunities to enhance the Awards
• February 2023, Councilmember Fitzpatrick was
appointed to the subcommittee
• Subcommittee goals include:
– Updating criteria
– Increasing promotional efforts
– Generating pool of eligible candidates
Community Awards Program
• August 2023, Council discussed the proposed
updates during a Study Session
• December 2023 ACSC reached consensus to
recommend Awards criteria to Council
• May 2024, ACSC reached consensus to recommend
Awards applications to Council
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17 Community Awards Program Updates
• Pillar of the Community
– No longer associated with Senior Inspiration Award
– Updated criteria (prior recognition not required)
– La Quinta resident minimum of 3 years
• Community Engagement & Leadership
• Volunteer Efforts & Philanthropy
• Public Service
Community Awards Program Updates
• Junior Inspiration & Youth Achievement
– 5 to 18 years of age
– La Quinta resident or attend a La Quinta school
• Academic Achievement
• Acts of Kindness or Service
• Artistic Achievement
• Athletic Achievement
• Community Engagement & Leadership
• Volunteer Efforts
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• Distinguished Citizen
– La Quinta resident minimum of 1 year
– Volunteers (nonprofits, community groups, schools)
– Coaches, referees, athletes
– Painters, performing artists, musicians
Community Awards Program Updates
• Community Service Award
– La Quinta resident minimum of 1 year
– Leadership
– Social Responsibility
– Mentorship
– Positive Change
– Selfless Service to the Community
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19 Community Awards Program Updates
• Recognition Process
- Pillar of the Community recipient names added to perpetual plaque at City Hall
- Distinguished Citizen recipient names added to monument in Civic Center Campus
- Recipients recognized at City events
- Recognition during City Council meetings
- Recognition on City social media and/or publications
Community Awards Program
Applications
• New applications reflect Awards updates
– Lists qualifications
– New design
– Updated questions
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20 City Council Meeting
June 18, 2024
B3 – Introduce an Ordinance Prohibiting the
Unlawful Possession of Catalytic Converters
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21 Background
• Catalytic converters convert most of a vehicle’s emissions into less harmful byproducts, which ultimately improves both air quality and vehicle performance. • Catalytic converter thefts have become a statewide problem because:
– The ability to recycle catalytic converters at scrap metal yards at $200 to $1,200 per catalytic converter.
– The ease and undetectable nature of committing such thefts. – Loopholes in legislation protecting criminals.
Catalytic Converter Thefts
• There were 51 catalytic converter thefts in La Quinta in 2022, and 38 thefts in 2023, with the month of September spiking at 13 thefts. The financial burden on the residents of La Quinta was approximately $133,000 in loss for both years. 41 42
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22 Proposed Catalytic Converter Ordinance
• Criminalizing the possession of an unattached catalytic converter, would combat thefts and increase deterrence by establishing zero-tolerance through:
– Establishing criminal penalties.
– Prohibiting the falsification of documents and records used to verify ownership. – Preventing criminals from profiting.
– Minimizing the fiscal and personnel impact on the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department by reducing the time invested in deterring and investigating catalytic converter thefts.
Questions
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23 City Council Meeting
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B4 – Adopt Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget
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24 Budget Adoption Summary
General Fund
Revenues
and Expenses
Measure G
Sales Tax
General
Fund
Reserves &
Carryovers
Summary of
all Funds
Appropriations
Limit
Personnel
Schedule
General Fund Summary
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25 Measure G Sales Tax
Measure G Sales Tax Revenue 15,500,000 $
Police Services (7,300,000) Capital Improvements (12,200,000) Available for Appropriation $ (4,000,000)
MEASURE G SALES TAX SUMMARY
Projected Measure G Fund Balance as of 06/30/2025 - $29.7 million General Fund Reserves
• Capital Improvement Carryovers
estimated at $25 million
• Operating Carryovers $900,000
• RDA Loan repayment $3,505,817
- 80% General Fund $2,804,654
- 20% Housing Authority Fund
$701,163
Fund Balance Summary Estimated as of
6/30/2024
Emergency Reserves
Natural Disaster 15,000,000 $
Economic Disaster 13,000,000 Cash Flow Reserve 5,000,000 Capital Replacement Reserve 12,000,000 Unassigned Reserve 49,000,000
Total Committed & Unassigned Funds 94,000,000
Sales Tax (Measure G) 33,700,000
Public Safety Fire Service Trust 14,800,000
Carryovers & CIP Projects (GF) 25,950,000
Pension Trust Fund 5,400,000 Other Post Employment Benefit Trust 2,000,000 Total Assigned Funds 81,850,000 Overall Total 175,850,000 $ 49 50
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26 Summary of All Funds
• Total for all Funds:
– Revenues $136,752,447
– Expenses $141,391,783
Appropriations Limit & Personnel
• GANN Limit for 2024/25 - $179,170,357
– Total applicable revenues $78,469,200
– Under by $100,701,157
• Personnel Schedule
– 100 Full-Time
– 6.79 Part-Time
– 5 Elected Officials
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27 Recommendations
• Additional Discretionary Payment (ADP) for
outstanding pension obligation, current
estimates:
Tier Estimate as of 6/30/2023
Tier I $3,900,000
Tier II $150,000
PEPRA $520,000
Total $4,570,000
DISCUSSION & QUESTIONS
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28 City Council Meeting
June 18, 2024
PH1 – 2024/25 through 2028/29
Capital Improvement Program
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29 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• 5-year plan
• Identifies scope, budget, schedule
• Streets, transportation, parks, sidewalks,
facilities, drainage, landscaping projects
Presented CIP Projects
• City Council
– April 2, 2024
• Financial Advisory Commission
– April 3, 2024
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30 2024/25 CIP Projects
• Incorporated into Operating Budget
– July 1, 2024
2024/25
CIP
Budget
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31 2024-25 CIP PROJECTS
8 Transportation – Roadway Projects
7 Transportation – Pedestrian Projects
7 Parks and Facilities Projects
1 Landscape Improvement Project
1 Traffic Signal Improvement Project
1 Drainage Improvement Project
1 Developer Reimbursement
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32 Transportation - Roadway
• Pavement Management Plan
• Highway 111 Corridor Area Plan Implementation
• Dune Palms Pavement Rehabilitation (Miles Avenue to Fred Waring Drive)
• Avenue 50 Widening Improvements (Jefferson Street to Madison Street)
• Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program
• Cove Area Slurry Seal Improvements Phase 1
• Avenue 52 at Jefferson Street Roundabout Safety Improvements • SilverRock Way Slurry Seal Improvements
Transportation - Pedestrian
• ADA Accessible Ramps – Various Locations
• Sidewalks – Various Locations
• Citywide Miscellaneous ADA Improvements
• ADA Transition Plan Update
• Avenue 50 Sidewalk Improvements (Washington Street to Avenida Montero)
• Citywide Miscellaneous Concrete Improvements
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33 Parks and Facilities
• Maintenance and Operations Yard
• Citywide Dog Park Improvements
• Welcome Center Improvements
• Citywide Preventative Maintenance Improvements
• Fritz Burns Park Improvements
• Village Parking Lot Utility Undergrounding
• Cultural Campus
Other 2024-25 CIP Projects
Landscape Improvements
Landscape and Lighting Median Island Improvements
Drainage Enhancements
Citywide Drainage Enhancements
Reimbursement Agreements
Developer Reimbursement for DIF Eligible Improvements Traffic Signal Improvements
Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Improvements
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34 Highlights of Years 2-5 of CIP
• Parks, Landscape and Facilities
– Landscape and Lighting Median Island
Improvements
– Maintenance and Operations Yard
– Phase III Public Safety Camera System
Highlights of Years 2 - 5 of CIP
• Transportation – Roadway
– 11 Pavement Rehabilitation Projects
– Highway 111/Simon Drive Dual Left Turn Lanes
– Corporate Centre Drive Gap Closure
– 5-Year PMP Update
• Traffic Signal Improvements
– Washington Street at Lake La Quinta Drive
(New Traffic Signal)
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35 Highlights of Years 2-5 of CIP
• Drainage Enhancements
– Citywide Drainage Enhancements
• Reimbursement Agreements
– Developer Reimbursement for DIF Eligible
Improvements
QUESTIONS?
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36 City Council Meeting
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PH2 – Lighting & Landscape Assessment
District 89-1 FY 2024/25
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37 Summary
• Council takes actions to levy annual
assessments for Citywide L&L District
• Assessments fund Right-of-Way landscape,
lighting, median, and parkway maintenance
• Assessment rate remains $35.60
per Equivalent Benefit Unit (same since
1997)
Fiscal Impacts
• L&L District 89-1 for FY 2024/25: • Revenues = $997,118 • County Service Area 152 Offset = $150,000
• Combined Total = $1,147,118
• Estimated Expenditures = $4,000,700
• The short fall of $2,853,582 is funded by General
Fund
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38 Questions?
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