POWER POINTS
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
AUGUST 6, 2024
August 6, 2024
1 City Council Regular Meeting
August 6, 2024
City Council Regular Meeting
August 6, 2024
PUBLIC COMMENT – MATTERS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
8/8/2024
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2 City Council Regular Meeting
August 6, 2024
CLOSED SESSION IN PROGRESS
City Council Regular Meeting
August 6, 2024
PUBLIC COMMENT – MATTERS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
8/8/2024
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3 City Council Meeting
August 6, 2024
P1 – Proclamation Recognizing
Katherine Vogts
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4 City Council Meeting
August 6, 2024
B1 – 2022/23 Annual Comprehensive Financial
Report (ACFR)
Conducted virtually by Eide Bailly LLP, Certified Public Accountants from October 2023 – June 2024
Reviewed nearly 1,000 documents & conducted interviews Issued a clean audit opinion – most favorable conclusion All new financial regulatory requirements have been
implemented
ACFR meets the GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement
Program’s requirements and has been submitted for another certification
Auditor comments regarding the City shall be provided tonight Audit Summary
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5 ACFR Content
Major
Events
• Transmittal letter
• Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)
Financial
Statements
• Balance sheets, statement of net position & cash flows • Budgetary comparison schedules
Summaries
& Charts
• 19 Notes
• Statistical section, 10-year comparison
Statement of Net Position
Category Amount
Capital Assets 574,870,283
Restricted 62,283,620
Unrestricted 221,443,417
TOTAL $858,597,320
Indicators of a City’s fiscal health include:
Balanced General Fund budget
Strong General Fund reserve fund
Making required pension contributions on time
Public service levels meet or exceed standards of the community
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6 Governmental Fund Balances
Governmental Fund Balances
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7 Long-Term Debt
Major Infrastructure Investments
Dune Palms Bridge
Improvements
$4,050,000
La Quinta
Landscape
Renovation
$2,923,000
Avenue 53 &
Jefferson
Roundabout
$2,758,000
Citywide Striping
Refresh
$295,000
Highway 111
Corridor Area Plan
Design
$285,000
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8 Fiscal Sustainability
Adopted a balanced 2023/24 budget
Continue to address long-term liabilities
Mixture of housing and commercial
developments are under construction
Long-term vision and planning are a priority
Eide Bailly
Auditor Comments
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9 CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA
Independent Auditor’s Communication to those Charged with Governance (AU-C 260) for the fiscal year June 30, 2023
August 6, 2024
AUDITOR’S REQUIRED COMMUNICATION (AU-C 260)
Scope of Work
• Comprehensive Annual Financial Report • Federal Awards Report in Accordance with the Uniform Guidance (Single Audit
Report)
Results (June 30, 2023) • Unmodified opinion
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10 OUR RESPONSIBILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
• Form and express an opinion about whether the financial statements that have been prepared by management with your oversight are presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with U.S. GAAP. • Our responsibility is to plan and perform our audit to obtain reasonable, rather than absolute, assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. • We considered internal control over financial reporting. Such considerations were solely for the purpose of determining our audit procedures and not to provide any assurance concerning such internal control. • Our responsibility, as it relates to the audit of the City’s major federal program compliance, is to express an opinion on compliance of the City’s major federal program based on our audit of the types of compliance requirements as described in the OMB Compliance Supplement. 19
AUDITOR’S REQUIRED COMMUNICATION (AU-C 260)
Significant Accounting Policies • The City’s significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to the financial statements. As described in Note 1, the City changed accounting policies related to accounting for the provisions of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 96, Subscription-Based Information Technology Agreements (SBITAs). Significant Accounting Estimates
• Amounts related to the net pension liability, deferred inflows and outflows of resources and disclosures were based on actuarial valuations and a proportionate share of the CalPERS collective net pension liability.
Financial Statement Disclosures
• The disclosure of the City’s defined benefit pension plans, net pension liability and related deferred inflows of resources and deferred outflows of resources in Note 9 to the financial statements. As disclosed in Note 9, a 1% increase or decrease in the discount rate has a significant effect on the City’s net pension liability. • The disclosure of the City’s net OPEB liability and related deferred inflows of resources and deferred outflow of resources in Note 11 to the financial statements. As disclosed in Note 11, a 1% increase or decrease in the discount rate or healthcare cost trend rate has a significant effect on the City’s net OPEB liability.
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11 AUDITOR’S REQUIRED COMMUNICATION (AU-C 260)
Difficulties Encountered in Performing the Audit • None noted Uncorrected and Corrected Misstatements
• There were no uncorrected misstatements identified as a result of our audit procedures. • In our letter to those charged with governance, date July 19, 2024, we have identified misstatements that were brought to the attention of management and corrected.
Disagreements with Management • None noted
Management Consultations with Other Independent Accountants • None noted
AUDITOR’S REQUIRED COMMUNICATION (AU-C 260)
Other Significant Matters, Findings or Issues
• Financial Statement Audit • Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards • Financial Statement Finding No. 2023-001 – Reporting and ClosingMaterial Weakness • Financial Statement Finding No. 2023-002 – Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) Preparation – Material Weakness
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12 QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU
Lauryn Stapleton
Senior Manager
[email protected]
909-466-4410
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13 City Council Meeting
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PH1 – Public Nuisance Abatement on Tax Roll
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14 Background
• Code Compliance pursues public nuisance cases to
maintain public safety and quality of life.
• Reasons for Lot Abatements:
– Fire hazard conditions (dense dry bush).
– Unsightly conditions (abandoned appliances, furniture, construction debris, etc.)
– Violation of LQMC 11.72.030 – Public nuisances declared.
Steps
• Public nuisance is declared: notification is posted at the site and sent to the owner via regular and certified mail. • If owner fails to abate property within a reasonable time, then the City bids the job, and hires a contractor to abate the property.
• City may recover cost associated with the abatement by placing an abatement assessment on Property Tax Roll
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15 Abated Properties
Approve placement of public nuisance abatement assessments on 2024/25 Property Tax Roll
Total
Administrative
Fee (25%)
Cost of
Abatement
Assessor Parcel
Name Number
BARTON LAND LA QUINTA 764-240-021 $2,500.00 $625.00 $3,125.00 STAMKO DEV CO 600-340-029 $4,243.00 $1,060.75 $5,303.75 DEBRA KASPAROFF 604-251-020 $300.00 $75.00 $375.00
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16 City Council Meeting
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PH2 – Travertine Development
GPA20217-0002, ZC2017-0002, SP2017-0004, TTM2017-0008,
DA2021-0001, EA2017-0008
Location
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17 Background
• Travertine Specific Plan adopted 1995
– 909 acres
– 2,300 residential units
– 10 acres of commercial uses
– 500-room resort hotel
– 36-hole golf course, tennis club, private
recreation
– 378 acres of open space
Proposal
• Modify project master plan
– 855 acres
– 1,200 residential units ranging in size from large lot estates to small lot attached
– 38-acre spa/hotel with 100 villas and associated
amenities
– 46-acre resort area with golf academy, clubhouse,
and banquet restaurant
– Recreational open space with parks and public trails
– Natural open space for conservation
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18 Entitlements
• General Plan Amendment
• Zone Change
• Specific Plan
• Tentative Tract Map
• Development Agreement
• Environmental Impact Report
General Plan Amendment
• Land Use Map:
– Modify land uses per proposed specific plan
• Circulation Plan:
– Realign Jefferson Street alignment
• Within and north of Travertine site
– Remove Madison Street alignment
• For use as Emergency Vehicle Access only
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19 Existing
General
Plan
Proposed
General
Plan
Roadway Modifications
Ave 62 Ave 62
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20 Roadways
• Avenue 62 and Jefferson St
– Both proposed as access to the project
– Modified Secondary arterials
– Planned for since 1995
• Madison St
– Downgrades from Modified Secondary Arterial
to Emergency Access
General Plan Build Out
• General Plan estimates build out for
community
– Based on land uses set in General Plan
• Traffic models based on that estimate
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21 Zone Change
• Modify zoning designations to be
consistent with proposed general plan
designations
Existing
Zoning
Proposed
Zoning
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22 Specific Plan
• Reorganize current land uses
• Reduce intensity of the project
• Prescribe permitted uses including short term
vacation rentals
• Incorporate design guidelines and standards
• Proposed Specific Plan would repeal and
replace the current Specific Plan
Tentative Tract Map
• 38 lots for residential and commercial uses
• 73 open space lots
• Subsequent tract maps required
• Easements required to access NAP parcel
and parcels west of the project in Section
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23 Not a Part
(NAP)
Section 5
Parcels
Section 5
Parcels
Development Agreement
• 50-year term
• Vests the project approvals
• Requires the applicant to develop pursuant to those
approvals for the duration of the term
• Allows STVR permits for the residential units as
authorized and allowable per the City’s STVR
Regulations
• Requires compliance with project design features and
mitigation measures in the EIR and conditions of
approval
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24 Development Agreement
• Identifies public facilities and improvements tied to the development of the project
• Provides for the establishment of Community Facilities District(s)
• Includes provisions relating to
– Transfers and assignments to subsequent developers and property owners
– Defaults and remedies
– Mortgage/private financing ability by secured real property interests
• Includes Schedule of Performance based on Phasing
Plan
State Housing Law Compliance
• Senate Bill 330 contains regulations
regarding housing development projects
– Cities generally are not allowed to downzone
– Also requires compliance with CEQA
• Proposed project implements mitigation
measures necessary to comply with CEQA
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25 Environmental Analysis
• Draft EIR prepared
• Most environmental impacts reduced to less than
significant levels with mitigation incorporated
• Air Quality, Greenhouse Gases and Transportation
(Vehicle Miles Traveled) remain significant
• Statement of Overriding Considerations required
– Provided in EIR Resolution
Environmental Analysis
• Draft EIR public review
– October 27 through December 11, 2023
– Comments received from various public
agencies and residents regarding air quality,
noise, aesthetics, geology, land use, housing,
and traffic impacts
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26 Environmental Analysis
• Final EIR prepared
– Incorporates responses to comments
received, errata/revisions section and
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
– Distributed July 26
Planning Commission
• Meetings on May 28 and June 25
• Concerns with noise, aesthetics and traffic
associated with Ave 62 extension over
Dike 4
• Draft EIR found that noise and aesthetic
impacts are less than significant
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27 Planning Commission
• Avenue 62 and Jefferson St
– Both proposed as access to the project
• Required for project build out
– Modified Secondary arterials in existing General Plan – Planned for since 1995
• Applicant has added a patterned masonry wall along
the sides of the Ave 62 crossing instead of guardrails
– Extends up to 42 inches in height
– Help block the views of automobiles traveling along the roadway
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28 K e n n e t h H . H o f m a n n
• A visionary and philanthropist devoted to youth education and conservation • In 1948, he began his career in contracting and development as a plastering contractor. He began building homes in 1951. In 1957, he formed The Hofmann Company and since that time has built over 30,000 homes and apartments, and over $150 million in commercial and industrial properties. • Two-time President and member of the Board of Directors of the Building Industry Association. He is also a member of the National Association of Home Builders.
• An active fund raiser for several local causes including Ducks Unlimited, California Waterfowl Association, the Regional Theater for the Arts in Walnut Creek, and the Mount Diablo Medical Center. • An avid sportsman who enjoys flying, golf, hunting and fishing. He was married for 60 years to the former Jean England and they have two daughters. The Hofmann’s own homes in northern California and La Quinta.
The Hofmann Family Legacy
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29 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS, 1988
TRAVERTINE & GREEN, 1995
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30 APPROVED PLAN, 1995
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, 2006
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31 MADISON ST. APPROVED CONST. DWGS
62 MADISON STREET – COMPUTER MODEL
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32 2017
HOW BIG IS TOO BIG?
HOW SMALL IS TOO SMALL?
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33 REDUCED IMPACTS
Existing – Master Plan
Madison, Jefferson and Avenue 62
Modified Secondary Highway
Proposed
Removal of Madison south of Avenue 60
Realignment of Jefferson Street
MODIFIED ROADS
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34 ZONING PLAN
EXISTING AMENDMENT
LAND USE 1997 SPECIFIC PLAN PROPOSED SP AMENDMENT % CHANGE PROJECT ACREAGE 900 ACRES 855 ACRES ---- DWELLING UNITS 2,300 D.U. 1,200 D.U. 48 % LESS COMMERCIAL 10 ACRES - 100 % LESS
RESORT/HOTEL 500 KEYS 100 KEYS 80 % LESS
91 % LESS GOLF TRAINING FACILITY
46 ACRES
(2) - 18 HOLE REGULATION GOLF
COURSES
400 ACRES
GOLF
NATURAL OPEN SPACE ----- 301 ACRES 100 % MORE
TRAFFIC GENERATED 28,000 ADT 11,000 ADT 60 % LESS
COMPARISON TABLE
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35 SITE PLAN, 2024
ACCESS
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36 CIRCULATION
PHASING
PHASE 1 PHASE 2
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37 Ave 62 – Our Project Begins
Sewer Water Storm Drain
74 2040 ROADWAY CAPACITIES
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38 2040 Roadway Capacities
RESORT
100 KEYS
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39 GOLF TRAINING
TOURIST SERVING COMMERCIAL WITH
SHORT TERM VACATION RENTAL
RECREATION CENTERS
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TRAILS
TRAIL RENDERING
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41 POSITIVES
82 PROJECT BENEFITS
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42 PROJECT BENEFITS DIAGRAM
GENERAL PLAN & SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
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43 Travertine
A SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE PROJECT
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