La Quinta City Council
February 18, 2025

Revenue Summary
Fiscal
Activity
Variance
Favorable
Fund (Unfavorable)
Period
Activity
Current
Total Budget
Original
Total Budget
Percent
Used
101 - GENERAL FUND 82,714,300 82,714,300 2,837,742 10,626,427 -72,087,873 12.85% 105 - DISASTER RECOVERY FUND 30,000 30,000 0 -12,424 -42,424 41.41% 201 - GAS TAX FUND 2,589,000 2,589,000 189,504 667,450 -1,921,550 25.78% 202 - LIBRARY & MUSEUM FUND 3,143,000 3,143,000 424 -11,967 -3,154,967 0.38% 203 - PUBLIC SAFETY FUND (MEASURE G) 5,000 5,000 0 -228 -5,228 4.55% 210 - FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FUND 190,000 190,000 0 -3 -190,003 0.00% 212 - SLESA (COPS) FUND 103,000 103,000 8,333 110,591 7,591 107.37% 215 - LIGHTING & LANDSCAPING FUND 4,000,500 4,000,500 0 23,967 -3,976,533 0.60% 221 - AB 939 - CALRECYCLE FUND 80,000 80,000 0 10,450 -69,550 13.06% 223 - MEASURE A FUND 2,025,000 2,025,000 130,268 272,602 -1,752,398 13.46% 225 - INFRASTRUCTURE FUND 1,000 1,000 0 -24 -1,024 2.41% 226 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT (EMPG) 13,000 13,000 0 0 -13,000 0.00% 227 - STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAMS (SHSP) 5,500 5,500 0 0 -5,500 0.00% 230 - CASp FUND, AB 1379 21,000 21,000 1,548 6,547 -14,453 31.18% 231 - SUCCESSOR AGCY PA 1 RORF 20,260,000 20,260,000 79 21,726 -20,238,274 0.11% 235 - SO COAST AIR QUALITY FUND 54,500 54,500 0 -162 -54,662 0.30% 237 - SUCCESSOR AGCY PA 1 ADMIN 13,820 13,820 0 -233 -14,053 1.69% 241 - HOUSING AUTHORITY 1,452,000 1,452,000 99,952 416,215 -1,035,785 28.66% 243 - RDA LOW-MOD HOUSING FUND 60,000 60,000 0 -5,289 -65,289 8.82% 247 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND 40,000 40,000 1,608 1,998 -38,002 4.99% 249 - SA 2011 LOW/MOD BOND FUND (Refinanced in 2016) 18,000 18,000 0 25,522 7,522 141.79% 250 - TRANSPORTATION DIF FUND 540,000 540,000 57,521 178,161 -361,839 32.99% 251 - PARKS & REC DIF FUND 253,000 253,000 8,424 53,078 -199,922 20.98% 252 - CIVIC CENTER DIF FUND 103,000 103,000 7,608 35,189 -67,811 34.16% 253 - LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT DIF 50,000 50,000 1,588 10,381 -39,619 20.76% 254 - COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTERS DIF105,000 105,000 3,824 23,678 -81,322 22.55% 255 - STREET FACILITY DIF FUND 1,000 1,000 0 -100 -1,100 10.04% 256 - PARK FACILITY DIF FUND 100 100 0 -9 -109 9.45%
257 - FIRE PROTECTION DIF 53,000 53,000 2,254 10,404 -42,596 19.63% 259 - MAINTENANCE FACILITIES DIF FUND 47,000 47,000 3,626 12,382 -34,618 26.35% 270 - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FUND 158,000 158,000 11,877 30,173 -127,827 19.10% 275 - LQ PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER 3,000 3,000 0 -69 -3,069 2.30% 299 - INTEREST ALLOCATION FUND 0 0 317,070 3,298,909 3,298,909 0.00% 310 - LQ FINANCE AUTHORITY DEBT SERVICE 1,500 1,500 0 -1 -1,501 0.07% 401 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS27,218,109 82,430,395 0 117,646 -82,312,749 0.14% 405 - SA PA 1 CAPITAL IMPRV FUND 500 500 0 -8 -508 1.51% 501 - FACILITY & FLEET REPLACEMENT 1,705,000 1,705,000 0 367,368 -1,337,632 21.55% 502 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2,276,708 2,276,708 8,338 784,328 -1,492,381 34.45% 503 - PARK EQUIP & FACILITY FUND 500,000 500,000 0 245,414 -254,586 49.08% 504 - INSURANCE FUND 1,363,230 1,363,230 0 339,250 -1,023,980 24.89% 601 - SILVERROCK RESORT 5,484,500 5,484,500 390,759 931,951 -4,552,549 16.99% 602 - SILVERROCK GOLF RESERVE 98,000 98,000 0 -882 -98,882 0.90% 760 - SUPPLEMENTAL PENSION PLAN 7,000 7,000 0 -88 -7,088 1.26% 761 - CERBT OPEB TRUST 40,000 40,000 0 156,928 116,928 392.32% 762 - PARS PENSION TRUST 200,000 200,000 138,809 356,104 156,104 178.05% Report Total: 157,026,267 212,238,553 4,221,155 19,103,352 -193,135,201 9.00% 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: 2024/25 Period Ending: 11/30/2024

Expenditure Summary
Fiscal
Activity
Variance
Favorable
Fund (Unfavorable)
Period
Activity
Current
Total Budget
Original
Total Budget
Percent
Used
101 - GENERAL FUND 83,331,665 104,998,185 3,598,063 13,366,258 91,631,926 12.73% 201 - GAS TAX FUND 3,443,100 5,099,202 56,175 460,508 4,638,695 9.03% 202 - LIBRARY & MUSEUM FUND 2,555,615 4,860,360 58,114 286,344 4,574,016 5.89% 203 - PUBLIC SAFETY FUND (MEASURE G) 0 20,376 0 0 20,376 0.00% 210 - FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FUND 198,500 198,500 0 0 198,500 0.00% 212 - SLESA (COPS) FUND 100,000 100,000 18,633 52,560 47,440 52.56% 215 - LIGHTING & LANDSCAPING FUND 3,957,700 3,957,700 350,493 1,419,550 2,538,150 35.87% 220 - QUIMBY FUND 0 262,685 0 0 262,685 0.00%
221 - AB 939 - CALRECYCLE FUND 200,000 200,000 11,000 31,519 168,481 15.76% 223 - MEASURE A FUND 2,335,000 4,456,986 0 0 4,456,986 0.00% 226 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT (EMPG) 12,000 12,000 335 11,373 627 94.78% 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 4,452,755 4,452,755 0 15,050,680 -10,597,925 338.01% 235 - SO COAST AIR QUALITY FUND 40,000 40,000 2,383 4,203 35,797 10.51% 237 - SUCCESSOR AGCY PA 1 ADMIN 10,000 10,000 0 1,600 8,400 16.00% 241 - HOUSING AUTHORITY 1,715,440 1,715,440 116,081 557,311 1,158,129 32.49% 243 - RDA LOW-MOD HOUSING FUND 250,000 250,000 0 300,800 -50,800 120.32% 247 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND 31,500 31,500 532 4,367 27,133 13.86% 249 - SA 2011 LOW/MOD BOND FUND (Refinanced in 2016) 250,000 250,000 307,105 307,105 -57,105 122.84% 250 - TRANSPORTATION DIF FUND 1,579,109 2,837,567 0 400,000 2,437,567 14.10% 251 - PARKS & REC DIF FUND 0 843,615 0 0 843,615 0.00%
252 - CIVIC CENTER DIF FUND 0 249,925 0 0 249,925 0.00% 253 - LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT DIF 15,000 15,000 0 0 15,000 0.00% 254 - COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTERS DIF500,000 625,000 0 0 625,000 0.00% 259 - MAINTENANCE FACILITIES DIF FUND 100,000 280,000 0 0 280,000 0.00% 270 - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FUND 233,000 741,799 1,589 45,896 695,903 6.19% 310 - LQ FINANCE AUTHORITY DEBT SERVICE 1,500 1,500 0 0 1,500 0.00% 401 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS27,218,109 80,453,919 2,146,466 5,355,282 75,098,636 6.66% 501 - FACILITY & FLEET REPLACEMENT 1,628,750 1,860,364 63,056 619,527 1,240,836 33.30% 502 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3,217,945 3,217,945 130,506 1,313,531 1,904,414 40.82% 503 - PARK EQUIP & FACILITY FUND 2,000,000 2,000,000 19,779 576,300 1,423,700 28.82% 504 - INSURANCE FUND 1,058,000 1,058,000 841 1,040,074 17,926 98.31% 601 - SILVERROCK RESORT 5,365,000 5,365,000 427,010 2,110,302 3,254,698 39.33% 760 - SUPPLEMENTAL PENSION PLAN 12,850 12,850 0 12,833 17 99.87% 761 - CERBT OPEB TRUST 1,500 1,500 0 446 1,054 29.71%
762 - PARS PENSION TRUST 30,000 30,000 2,825 14,044 15,956 46.81% Report Total: 145,854,538 230,520,172 7,310,986 43,342,411 187,177,761 18.80% 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. 188 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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.

Fund Descriptions

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City of La Quinta
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: February 18, 2025

STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: ADOPT LA QUINTA STRATEGIC PLAN

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt La Quinta Strategic Plan

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• A Strategic Plan is a living document that is updated periodically as goals are met and priorities shift.
• The proposed Strategic Plan (Plan) is comprised of a Mission Statement, Sacred Values, and 13 Focus Areas with Goals and Action Items that lay out the steps necessary to reach those goals.
• Staff recommends Council adopt the proposed Plan, which has been amended based on Council and public input.

FISCAL IMPACT – None

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The proposed Plan is the product of a citywide staff collaboration and input from residents, Commission members, and Council.

The Plan is designed to help the City achieve short- and long-term goals that reflect the City’s Sacred Values and align with its Mission Statement. It serves as a road map to keep the City on track to accomplish and refine projects and goals, and as a tool to monitor and evaluate the City’s performance and progress.

The Plan consists of 13 Focus Areas identified by staff, Council, and residents as important for La Quinta today and in the future. Focus Areas vary from long-range “big rock” projects that may take 20 years or more to complete, while others are short-range.

Many are not “projects” but rather ongoing priorities that are regularly examined and honed.

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The 13 Focus Areas are:
1) Address Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Lease and Equipment Needs 2) Continue to address Affordable Housing Needs*
3) Underground Utilities*
4) Economic Development
5) Preserve La Quinta’s History
6) Implement the Reenvision Highway 111 Plan
7) Be a Leader in Sustainability
8) Exemplary Public Safety
9) Expanding La Quinta’s Boundaries
10) Broaden Community Involvement
11) Marketing and Tourism
12) Enhance Health, Wellness and Recreation Amenities
13) Expand Art in Public Places
*Numbers (2) and (3) tied for second place.

The draft Plan was considered by Council on October 1, 2024, and by the community at the 2024 and 2025 annual Community Workshops, held on February 22, 2024 and February 6, 2025, respectively, and has been revised based on Council and public input:

1. Preserve La Quinta’s History – revisions reflect that historical artifacts and documents are owned and maintained by the La Quinta Historical Society.

2. Target completion dates were added to goals where possible.

3. Projects’ progress updates were added for items completed since the Plan’s review in October 2024.

4. Focus Areas were reorganized based on residents’ input from the Community Workshops placing residents’ priorities at the top as numbers 1 through 5, as listed above, while all others are randomly listed without any priority given, but all are works in progress.

If the Plan is adopted, quarterly updates will be provided via Departmental Reports, with full presentations twice a year.

ALTERNATIVES – Staff proposes no alternatives.

Prepared by: Sherry Barkas, Marketing and Communications Specialist Approved by: Jon McMillen, City Manager
Attachment: 1. Strategic Plan
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La Quinta Strategic Plan
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mission Statement 5
Sacred Values 1 6
Sacred Values 2 7
Plan Status and Progress 8
Focus Areas 9
Address IID Lease Expiration & Equipment Needs 11
Improve infrastructure and increase capacity and reliability for existing ratepayers 12 Determine best option for stakeholders, including the possibility of forming a JPA t 13 Weigh the feasibility of all options including what it would cost for equipment upgr 14 Work with IID, developers and Riverside County to adopt a cost-sharing plan that wil 15 Work with IID and developers on temporary or permanent options for alternate power g 16 Continue to Address Affordable Housing Needs 17
Implement the 2022-2029 Housing Element 18
Work with developers to ensure we meet our Housing Element objectives and remain wit 19 The City needs to add 1,530 very low- to above moderate-income level housing units b 20 Develop the City-owned vacant parcels with Very Low- and Low-Income level units. 21 Complete the Housing Element 22
In the next three to five years, City staff will work with developers to facilitate 23 Underground Utilities 24
1st Goal: Explore various options for a comprehensive plan to underground utilities, 25 Work and collaborate with commercial and residential developers on solutions for und 26 Determine that undergrounding will be done in phases and create a preliminary plan o 27 With a feasibility study completed, next step is exploring the funding options throu 28 Economic Development 29
Continually review and enhance Shop La Quinta Local program. 30 Evaluate and enhance Shop LQ Local program, an ongoing effort that includes getting 31 Create and start Shop LQ Local program 32
Streamline the permitting process. 33
Enhance customer service by continuing to update our online permitting process, to k 34 Implement Tyler permitting and licensing software 35
Increase Geographic Information Systems (GIS) capabilities 36 Continue to build on the relationship the City has with its businesses to ensure the 37 Complete new publication, Guide that highlights La Quinta, that includes lists all b 38 Work in partnership with La Quinta businesses to create a program that gives high-sc 39 Work with businesses to help them promote themselves, small businesses especially, a 40 Spread the word that La Quinta especially welcomes family friendly small business de 42 Preserve La Quinta's History 43
Preservation of the documents and relics that tell La Quinta's story from the ancien 44 Determine the best, most feasible way to create a temperature controlled environment 45 Finalize Plans for Cultural Campus 46
The project is in the design phase. It will be taken to the Arts & Community Service 47 Complete the master plan for the proposed Cultural Campus project, which includes th 48 Decide fate of Lumberyard building that is part of La Quinta's early days and provid 49 Preserve the casita recently purchased by the City at Calle Tampico and Eisenhower D 50 Make the building ADA compliant. 51
Implement the Reenvision Highway 111 Plan 52
Make the shopping centers appealing to Highway 111 commuters and residents by creati 53 195 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
Change/add City entrance, CV Link, retail and directional signage. 55 Road rehab and repaving to include landscaping and curb/sidewalk improvements, pulve 56 Adoption of a Specific Plan to provide the framework for the development of mixed co 57 Implement the Specific Plan by working collaboratively with developers and existing 58 Entice existing property owners to be part of the vision for the future. 59 Working with property owners explaining the City's vision for the corridor and ideas 60 Make the corridor attractive to developers and businesses wanting to be part of High 61 Tie City-owned properties into the Specific Plan goals and objectives. 62 Be a Leader in Sustainability 63
Increasing shredding, electronic waste and household hazardous waste collections at 65 Increase household hazardous waste, shredding, electronics collections at City Hall. 66 Add solar and/or other energy-saving options at City Hall/buildings 67 Exploring various alternatives, working with CVAG which is leading effort to reduce 68 Meet State's yearly composting/mulching mandates of 3,300 tons of mulch. 69 Set up education programs for residents and ways for residents to obtain mulch from 70 Working with Burrtec to meet annual mandates of 3,300 tons of organic waste collecte 71 Increase batteries and household hazardous waste collection efforts 72 Broaden education efforts to get more residents to take advantage of the free curbsi 73 Expand pedestrian and bicycle paths to be able to walk or bike from the Cove to High 74 Construction of a bike trail on Washington Street connector between Ave 48 and Eisen 75 Arts & Music Line is being designed that will include Avenue 48 which would connect 76 Exemplary Public Safety 77
Educate Residents, Business Community How They Can Protect Themselves 78 Adding public safety tips have been going in the Newsletter regularly. 80 In November, team will start going into the HOAs to teach individual emergency prepa 81 Start a campaign to increase community participation in preventing crime and becomin 82 Expanding La Quinta’s Boundaries 83
Determine if it is feasible for the City to annex 7,665 acres that include Vista San 84 The action will depend on the results of the feasibility study and where the Council 85 Review of any land use opportunities that diversify and enhance our economic sustain 86 Community outreach to hear from residents and property owners in the SOI area to gau 87 Commence a series of Study Sessions with Council regarding LAFCO process, fiscal imp 88 Broaden Community Involvement 89
Establish a Youth Collective for high school-age students that gets them hands-on ex 90 Create a program that gives students an opportunity to experience the functions of 91 Create a program, maybe a Civic Academy, for all ages that opens communication, giv 92 Coordinate with the City Manager and executive team the best way to present a "boot 93 Enhance Health / Wellness & Recreation Amenities 94
Add and replace equipment and amenities at City parks throughout La Quinta. 95 Fritz Burns Park renovation construction expected to start summer 2025 and take abou 96 La Quinta Park playground and exercise station upgrades 97 Add shade structures at parks throughout the City 98
Replace the splash pad at La Quinta Park. 99
Add recreational components at Civic Center Campus -- including corn hole and ping p 100 Cactus Flower promenade to include two pickleball courts, seating, shade. 101 Add bocce ball courts at SilverRock Park 102
Update fitness equipment at the Wellness Center gym. 103 Fritz Burns Park renovation 104
Develop a plan to address the shortage of parking at Fritz Burns Park. 105 196 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
Commence phases 2 and 3. 106
Phase 1 that included the addition of eight pickleball and shade structures added ov 107 Develop a multi-phase masterplan for approval by the Council. 108 Marketing and Tourism 109
Create a marketing and outreach plan focused on residents. 110 Staying on top of marketing trends and listening to resident to ensure all forms of 111 Continue to work with Community Services to promote events such as Concerts in the P 112 Expand on the digital version of The Gem and get residents to go to the digital publ 113 Attract new businesses and large scale events to La Quinta. 114 Collaborate/reach out to big tournaments to come here - whether City assistance or u 115 Leveraging large scale events as an opportunity to show new businesses why La Quinta 116 Make La Quinta recognizable as a destination spot for travelers on its own, not just 117 Create a marketing program aimed at the flight market with digital messages / displa 119 Focus brand destination to direct flight markets to get La Quinta first on the minds 120 Target the drive markets so La Quinta becomes the first name that comes to mind when 121 Continue the ongoing campaign that brings the name “La Quinta” to mind when planning 122 Expand Art in Public Places 123
Add more pieces and expand on public interest and knowledge of each art piece. 124 Increase public awareness / education about each of the existing art pieces in La Qu 125 Decide how to best use the six art pods at SilverRock Park. 126 Create a art tour of the City's public art pieces people can take on their own virtu 127 Consider developing a program of volunteer docent-led art tours offered monthly or m 128 Create an art path people can follow using the OtoCast app, from City Hall through C 129 197 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
Our Mission
As the “Gem of the Desert,” the City of La Quinta is committed to enhancing its unique natural surroundings for the benefit of its residents through support for the arts and culture, public safety, affordable housing, sustainable fiscal and environmental guidelines, multi-racial and multi-generational activities and events, and preservation of its ancient and recent history.

Mission Statement
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OUR SACRED VALUES
Fiscal Sustainability
In La Quinta, we are committed to conservative spending practices, diligently keeping expenditures in check. Each fiscal year, we allocate surplus funds to reserve accounts, strengthening our capacity to navigate unforeseen emergencies such as pandemics, major disasters, or economic downturns.

Health & Wellness
La Quinta is a place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Here, folks can unplug and experience wild wonders, as well as a legacy of luxury with countless breathtaking trails, community parks, and spa retreats. It's really no wonder La Quinta is called the 'Gem of the Desert.'
Vibrant & Safe Community
Folks will tell you there's something different about La Quinta – something special. Spend enough time here and you'll see why. It's the people. Around here, people care and uplift one another. La Quinta is a community dedicated to supporting the safety and prosperity of all.

Sacred Values 1
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OUR SACRED VALUES
Cultural Diversity
In La Quinta, we are committed to making meaningful connections – we celebrate our differences and promote safe and inclusive messaging and imagery.

Visually Beautiful City
Surrounded by some of the country's most beautiful natural landscapes, built amid historic and striking architecture, and run by community-minded people committed to protecting our environment, La Quinta is a destination that is defined by its beauty – inside and out.

Whether it’s our local art, our historic buildings, or our striking mountainscapes, La Quinta shines brightly.

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Plan Status and Progress
Focus Areas Progress Over Time
Overall Plan Status
 Complete 6 Action Items (8%)
 On Track 58 Action Items (82%)
 Minor Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Major Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Not Started 7 Action Items (10%)
 Future 0 Action Items (0%)
49%
Complete
Progress Percentage
Exemplary Public Safety Enhance Health / Wellness & Recreation Amenities Broaden Community Involvement Underground Utilities
Address IID Lease Expiration & Equipment Needs Expanding La Quinta’s Boundaries Preserve La Quinta's History Expand Art in Public Places Continue to Address Affordable Housing Needs Economic Development Marketing and Tourism Implement the Reenvision Highway 111 Plan Be a Leader in Sustainability
Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb
0%
50%
100%
Plan Status and Progress
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Focus Areas
Address IID Lease
Expiration & Equipment
Needs
Overall Progress
20%
Goals
1 Continue to Address
Affordable Housing Needs
Overall Progress
41%
Goals
3 Underground Utilities Overall Progress
47%
Goals
1 Economic Development Overall Progress
66%
Goals
3 Preserve La Quinta's
History
Overall Progress
30%
Goals
3 Implement the Reenvision
Highway 111 Plan
Overall Progress
51%
Goals
3 Focus Areas
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Be a Leader in
Sustainability
Overall Progress
58%
Goals
5 Exemplary Public Safety Overall Progress
65%
Goals
1 Expanding La Quinta’s
Boundaries
Overall Progress
55%
Goals
1 Broaden Community
Involvement
Overall Progress
5%
Goals
2 Enhance Health / Wellness
& Recreation Amenities
Overall Progress
71%
Goals
2 Marketing and Tourism Overall Progress
86%
Goals
3 Expand Art in Public
Places
Overall Progress
41%
Goals
2 Focus Areas
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Focus Areas
Address IID Lease Expiration & Equipment Needs
An agreement between IID and CVWD expires in 2032. Stakeholders, including La Quinta, are exploring options for continued electrical service, while City staff is engaging with IID, developers, the County and other interested parties in addressing the need for equipment upgrades to increase capacity and distribution.

Goals
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption  Major Disruption  Not Started  Future Improve infrastructure and
increase capacity and
reliability for existing
ratepayers and future
development.

Action Items 4 Progress
20%
Status
Overall Progress
 Complete 0 Action Items (0%)
 On Track 4 Action Items (100%)
 Minor Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Major Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Not Started 0 Action Items (0%)
 Future 0 Action Items (0%)
20%
Complete
Address IID Lease Expiration & Equipment Needs
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Goals
Improve infrastructure
and increase capacity
and reliability for
existing ratepayers and
future development.

Overall Progress 20%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Determine best option for
stakeholders, including the
possibility of forming a JPA to
oversee energy needs and
provisions for the Coachella
Valley.

Last Update 09/23/2024 Progress
30%
Status
 On Track
Weigh the feasibility of all
options including what it would
cost for equipment upgrades
and what that would look like
in customer electricity rates
and developer fees for
increased capacity.

Last Update 11/8/2023 Progress
10%
Status
 On Track
Work with IID, developers and
Riverside County to adopt a
cost-sharing plan that will get
new substations built and
online in a timely manner.

Last Update 09/27/2024 Progress
20%
Status
 On Track
Work with IID and developers
on temporary or permanent
options for alternate power
generation methods, such as
micro-grids, solar and
batteries, that developers can
use to move current projects
forward.

Last Update 09/27/2024 Progress
20%
Status
 On Track
Improve infrastructure and increase capacity and reliability for existing ratepayers and future development.

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Action Items
Determine best option for stakeholders, including
the possibility of forming a JPA to oversee energy
needs and provisions for the Coachella Valley.

Status and Progress
Last Update
09/23/2024
Progress
30%
Status
 On Track
Note
This is being accomplished through the
CVEC which includes our Mayor and IID,
and by the City Manager who is working
with developers and other stakeholders.

Last Update 11/8/2023 Progress
10%
Status
 On Track
Note
CVEC was formed that included Coachella
Valley and Riverside County stakeholders
including La Quinta's Mayor Evans to
examine and weigh best options.

Determine best option for stakeholders, including the possibility of forming a JPA to oversee energy needs and provisions for the Coachella Valley.

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Action Items
Weigh the feasibility of all options including what
it would cost for equipment upgrades and what
that would look like in customer electricity rates
and developer fees for increased capacity.

Status and Progress
Last Update 11/8/2023 Progress
10%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Weigh the feasibility of all options including what it would cost for equipment upgrades and what that would look like in customer electricity rates and developer fees for incre...

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Action Items
Work with IID, developers and Riverside County
to adopt a cost-sharing plan that will get new
substations built and online in a timely manner.

Status and Progress
Last Update
09/27/2024
Progress
20%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Work with IID, developers and Riverside County to adopt a cost-sharing plan that will get new substations built and online in a timely manner.

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Action Items
Work with IID and developers on temporary or
permanent options for alternate power generation
methods, such as micro-grids, solar and
batteries, that developers can use to move
current projects forward.

Status and Progress
Last Update
09/27/2024
Progress
20%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Work with IID and developers on temporary or permanent options for alternate power generation methods, such as micro-grids, solar and batteries, that developers can use to move ...

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Focus Areas
Continue to Address Affordable Housing Needs
Like most California cities, La Quinta needs more workforce housing, commonly called “affordable housing.” The City has purchased vacant lots on Highway 111 that are earmarked for affordable housing development and there are projects in progress, as well, though if the State slashes tax credits to developers in its effort to balance the budget, that will jeopardize approved and pending projects.

Goals
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption  Major Disruption  Not Started  Future Implement the 2022-2029
Housing Element
Action Items 1 Progress
25%
Status
The City needs to add 1,530
very low- to above moderateincome level housing units by 2029.

Action Items 2 Progress
58%
Status
In the next three to five years,
City staff will work with
developers to facilitate
residential development with a
readiness to build.

Action Items 0 Progress
0%
Status
No data available
Overall Progress
 Complete 1 Action Items (33%)
 On Track 2 Action Items (67%)
 Minor Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Major Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Not Started 0 Action Items (0%)
 Future 0 Action Items (0%)
41%
Complete
Continue to Address Affordable Housing Needs
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Goals
Implement the 2022-
2029 Housing Element
Overall Progress 25%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Work with developers to
ensure we meet our Housing
Element objectives and
remain within LQ's quality
affordable housing.

Last Update 04/10/2024 Progress
25%
Status
 On Track
Implement the 2022-2029 Housing Element
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Action Items
Work with developers to ensure we meet our
Housing Element objectives and remain within
LQ's quality affordable housing.

Status and Progress
Last Update
04/10/2024
Progress
25%
Status
 On Track
Note
Staff will work with developers on an
ongoing basis when projects come in.

Last Update
10/26/2023
Progress
0%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Work with developers to ensure we meet our Housing Element objectives and remain within LQ's quality affordable housing.

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Goals
The City needs to add
1,530 very low- to
above moderate-income
level housing units by
2029.

The City has met the need for 544 Above-moderate housing, and now needs a total 986 low- to moderate-income housing. The City has added vacant parcels on Highway 111 to its inventory of sites where mixed-use/affordable housing development can occur, creating areas that are walkable for jobs, shopping and dining which is critical for those living in affordable housing.

Overall Progress 58%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Develop the City-owned
vacant parcels with Very Lowand Low-Income level units.

Last Update 01/27/2025 Progress
15%
Status
 On Track
Complete the Housing
Element
Last Update 10/26/2023 Progress
100%
Status
 Complete
The City needs to add 1,530 very low- to above moderate-income level housing units by 2029.

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Action Items
Develop the City-owned vacant parcels with Very
Low- and Low-Income level units.

Status and Progress
Last Update
01/27/2025
Progress
15%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Develop the City-owned vacant parcels with Very Low- and Low-Income level units.

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Action Items
Complete the Housing Element
Status and Progress
Last Update
10/26/2023
Progress
100%
Status
 Complete
Note
--
Complete the Housing Element
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Goals
In the next three to five
years, City staff will
work with developers to
facilitate residential
development with a
readiness to build.

Overall Progress 0%
Overall Status No data available
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
In the next three to five years, City staff will work with developers to facilitate residential development with a readiness to build.

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Focus Areas
Underground Utilities
The City is exploring financing options for the estimated $200 million cost to underground utilities throughout the City, which would occur in phases. Options include the formation of assessment districts or Mello-Roos Community Facilities Districts, state and federal grants and funds, local funds including Imperial Irrigation District (IID) cost sharing. Most costly would be the Cove at $147 million to $172 million.

Goals
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption  Major Disruption  Not Started  Future 1st Goal: Explore various
options for a comprehensive
plan to underground utilities,
including but not limited to
establishing an
undergrounding utility
district(s), or establishing a
developer in-lieu fee for
undergrounding utilities.

Action Items 3 Progress
47%
Status
Overall Progress
 Complete 0 Action Items (0%)
 On Track 3 Action Items (100%)
 Minor Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Major Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Not Started 0 Action Items (0%)
 Future 0 Action Items (0%)
47%
Complete
Underground Utilities
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Goals
1st Goal: Explore
various options for a
comprehensive plan to
underground utilities,
including but not limited
to establishing an
undergrounding utility
district(s), or
establishing a developer
in-lieu fee for
undergrounding utilities.

Overall Progress 47%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Work and collaborate with
commercial and residential
developers on solutions for
undergrounding.

Last Update 09/18/2024 Progress
20%
Status
 On Track
Determine that
undergrounding will be done in
phases and create a
preliminary plan of where to
start, which will be initiated by
the public.

Last Update 04/12/2024 Progress
70%
Status
 On Track
With a feasibility study
completed, next step is
exploring the funding options
through study sessions and
community workshops / public
hearings for input from
residents / property owners.

Last Update 04/12/2024 Progress
50%
Status
 On Track
1st Goal: Explore various options for a comprehensive plan to underground utilities, including but not limited to establishing an undergrounding utility district(s), or establis...

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Action Items
Work and collaborate with commercial and
residential developers on solutions for
undergrounding.

Status and Progress
Last Update
09/18/2024
Progress
20%
Status
 On Track
Note
This is an ongoing effort and staff has
been in conversation with developers.

Last Update
09/16/2024
Progress
10%
Status
 On Track
Note
This is an ongoing effort and staff has
been in conversation with developers.

Work and collaborate with commercial and residential developers on solutions for undergrounding.

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Action Items
Determine that undergrounding will be done in
phases and create a preliminary plan of where to
start, which will be initiated by the public.

Status and Progress
Last Update
04/12/2024
Progress
70%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update 11/8/2023 Progress
25%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
10/25/2023
Progress
5%
Status
 On Track
Note
Presented to Council as a Study Session
item in September 2023.

Determine that undergrounding will be done in phases and create a preliminary plan of where to start, which will be initiated by the public.

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Action Items
With a feasibility study completed, next step is
exploring the funding options through study
sessions and community workshops / public
hearings for input from residents / property
owners.

Status and Progress
Last Update
04/12/2024
Progress
50%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update 11/8/2023 Progress
10%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
10/25/2023
Progress
5%
Status
 On Track
Note
Feasibility Study in progress and should
be ready to present to Council in a Study
Session by end of 2023.

With a feasibility study completed, next step is exploring the funding options through study sessions and community workshops / public hearings for input from residents / proper...

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Focus Areas
Economic Development
La Quinta has a high business retention rate largely due to the City's commitment to making it as simple as possible for businesses to open in LQ and helping them thrive.

Goals
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption  Major Disruption  Not Started  Future Continually review and
enhance Shop La Quinta
Local program.

Action Items 2 Progress
95%
Status
Streamline the permitting
process.

Action Items 3 Progress
80%
Status
Continue to build on the
relationship the City has with
its businesses to ensure they
continue to succeed.

Action Items 4 Progress
24%
Status
Overall Progress
 Complete 1 Action Items (11%)
 On Track 6 Action Items (67%)
 Minor Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Major Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Not Started 2 Action Items (22%)
 Future 0 Action Items (0%)
66%
Complete
Economic Development
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Goals
Continually review and
enhance Shop La
Quinta Local program.

Overall Progress 95%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Evaluate and enhance Shop
LQ Local program, an ongoing
effort that includes getting
feedback from participating
businesses.

Last Update 01/27/2025 Progress
90%
Status
 On Track
Create and start Shop LQ
Local program
Last Update 01/27/2025 Progress
100%
Status
 On Track
Continually review and enhance Shop La Quinta Local program.

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Action Items
Evaluate and enhance Shop LQ Local program,
an ongoing effort that includes getting feedback
from participating businesses.

Status and Progress
Last Update
01/27/2025
Progress
90%
Status
 On Track
Note
This is an ongoing program that has been
started and will continue to be updated
and enhanced about every 6 months.

Evaluate and enhance Shop LQ Local program, an ongoing effort that includes getting feedback from participating businesses.

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Action Items
Create and start Shop LQ Local program
Status and Progress
Last Update
01/27/2025
Progress
100%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Create and start Shop LQ Local program
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Goals
Streamline the
permitting process.

Overall Progress 80%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Enhance customer service by
continuing to update our
online permitting process, to
keep ahead on technology
that increases and simplifies
the online process.

Last Update 09/19/2024 Progress
90%
Status
 On Track
Implement Tyler permitting
and licensing software
Last Update 11/15/2023 Progress
100%
Status
 Complete
Increase Geographic
Information Systems (GIS)
capabilities
Last Update 09/19/2024 Progress
50%
Status
 On Track
Streamline the permitting process.

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Action Items
Enhance customer service by continuing to
update our online permitting process, to keep
ahead on technology that increases and
simplifies the online process.

Status and Progress
Last Update
09/19/2024
Progress
90%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Enhance customer service by continuing to update our online permitting process, to keep ahead on technology that increases and simplifies the online process.

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Action Items
Implement Tyler permitting and licensing software
Status and Progress
Last Update
11/15/2023
Progress
100%
Status
 Complete
Note
--
Implement Tyler permitting and licensing software
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Action Items
Increase Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
capabilities
Status and Progress
Last Update
09/19/2024
Progress
50%
Status
 On Track
Note
Using software for economic development
with a part-time staffer inputting info in
system and reaching out to businesses
that may need to address lights that are
out, etc.

Last Update
11/15/2023
Progress
33%
Status
 On Track
Note
Initiated GIS onboarding and layer
reviews. Year one goals and objectives
met in a 3 year GIS plan. Year 2 will
involve publicly facing GIS Data Portal to
allow residents and developers to be
empowered to research their own parcel
data for permits.

Last Update
10/26/2023
Progress
0%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
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Goals
Continue to build on the
relationship the City has
with its businesses to
ensure they continue to
succeed.

Overall Progress 24%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Complete new publication,
Guide that highlights La
Quinta, that includes lists all
businesses in the City.

Last Update Progress
0%
Status
 Not Started
Work in partnership with La
Quinta businesses to create a
program that gives highschoolers opportunities to
work as interns of sorts where
they gain firsthand experience
learning all aspects of a
business/business, including
what it takes to manage, own,
and operate different types of
businesses.

Last Update Progress
0%
Status
 Not Started
Work with businesses to help
them promote themselves,
small businesses especially,
and get the word out through
the City's social media as well
as their own and GCVCC
about any special events,
entertainment, etc. that
residents and visitors may not
know about.

Last Update 09/19/2024 Progress
70%
Status
 On Track
Spread the word that La
Quinta especially welcomes
family friendly small business
development.

Last Update 09/19/2024 Progress
25%
Status
 On Track
Continue to build on the relationship the City has with its businesses to ensure they continue to succeed.

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Action Items
Complete new publication, Guide that highlights
La Quinta, that includes lists all businesses in the
City.

Complete new publication, Guide that highlights La Quinta, that includes lists all businesses in the City.

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Action Items
Work in partnership with La Quinta businesses to
create a program that gives high-schoolers
opportunities to work as interns of sorts where
they gain firsthand experience learning all
aspects of a business/business, including what it
takes to manage, own, and operate different
types of businesses.

Work in partnership with La Quinta businesses to create a program that gives high-schoolers opportunities to work as interns of sorts where they gain firsthand experience learn...

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Action Items
Work with businesses to help them promote
themselves, small businesses especially, and get
the word out through the City's social media as
well as their own and GCVCC about any special
events, entertainment, etc. that residents and
visitors may not know about.

Status and Progress
Last Update
09/19/2024
Progress
70%
Status
 On Track
Note
Marketing team going out and doing
videos with small businesses and posting
to social media to help promote the
businesses and response has been very
positive.

Last Update
10/26/2023
Progress
62%
Status
 On Track
Note
In October 2023 the City launched its own
Shop La Quinta Local campaign in an
effort to get more people to shop and dine
in-person with LQ swag offered by
participating businesses.

Last Update
10/26/2023
Progress
50%
Status
 On Track
Note
In October the City launched its new Shop
La Quinta Local campaign to help boost inperson shopping and dining at our small businesses, offering discounts and LQ
swag to residents and visitors who shop
and dine at participating businesses.

Last Update
10/26/2023
Progress
50%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Work with businesses to help them promote themselves, small businesses especially, and get the word out through the City's social media as well as their own and GCVCC about any ...

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Last Update
10/26/2023
Progress
100%
Status
 Complete
Note
In October the City launched its own Shop
La Quinta Local campaign to help boost inperson shopping and dining by offering discounts and LQ swag to residents and
visitors who shop and dine at participating
businesses.

Work with businesses to help them promote themselves, small businesses especially, and get the word out through the City's social media as well as their own and GCVCC about any ...

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Action Items
Spread the word that La Quinta especially
welcomes family friendly small business
development.

Status and Progress
Last Update
09/19/2024
Progress
25%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
11/15/2023
Progress
0%
Status
 On Track
Note
Working with the GCVCC to create a
business workshop which would show the
steps required to open a new business,
what the process is step by step.

Spread the word that La Quinta especially welcomes family friendly small business development.

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Focus Areas
Preserve La Quinta's History
La Quinta is rich in history, dating back to ancient Lake Cahuilla and the City's earliest settlers, the Desert Cahuilla. The La Quinta Historical Society (Society) is a nonprofit that owns and maintains historic artifacts and documents, and tracks where items are stored and when they are out on loan to the Museum or other locations.

Goals
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption  Major Disruption  Not Started  Future Preservation of the documents
and relics that tell La Quinta's
story from the ancient Cahuilla
Indians to today.

Action Items 1 Progress
0%
Status
Finalize Plans for Cultural
Campus
Action Items 3 Progress
70%
Status
Preserve the casita recently
purchased by the City at Calle
Tampico and Eisenhower
Drive, one of the oldest in the
City, and determine a use for
the building.

Action Items 1 Progress
20%
Status
Overall Progress
 Complete 0 Action Items (0%)
 On Track 4 Action Items (80%)
 Minor Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Major Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Not Started 1 Action Items (20%)
 Future 0 Action Items (0%)
30%
Complete
Preserve La Quinta's History
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Goals
Preservation of the
documents and relics
that tell La Quinta's
story from the ancient
Cahuilla Indians to
today.

Overall Progress 0%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Determine the best, most
feasible way to create a
temperature controlled
environment for storing and
preserving valuable historic
documents and treasures that
have been donated to,
collected, maintained, owned
and protected by the La
Quinta Historical Society.

Last Update Progress
0%
Status
 Not Started
Preservation of the documents and relics that tell La Quinta's story from the ancient Cahuilla Indians to today.

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Action Items
Determine the best, most feasible way to create a
temperature controlled environment for storing
and preserving valuable historic documents and
treasures that have been donated to, collected,
maintained, owned and protected by the La
Quinta Historical Society.

Determine the best, most feasible way to create a temperature controlled environment for storing and preserving valuable historic documents and treasures that have been donated ...

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Goals
Finalize Plans for
Cultural Campus
Overall Progress 70%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
The project is in the design
phase. It will be taken to the
Arts & Community Services
Commission for their input and
is expected to be brought back
to Council for final approval in
late summer/early fall 2025.

Last Update 02/12/2025 Progress
10%
Status
 On Track
Complete the master plan for
the proposed Cultural Campus
project, which includes the La
Quinta Museum, and
determine the feasibility and
what the first step should be in
development.

Last Update 09/18/2024 Progress
100%
Status
 On Track
Decide fate of Lumberyard
building that is part of La
Quinta's early days and
provided the lumber for
development of the Cove in
the 1930s.

Last Update 02/11/2025 Progress
100%
Status
 On Track
Finalize Plans for Cultural Campus
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The project is in the design phase. It will be taken
to the Arts & Community Services Commission
for their input and is expected to be brought back
to Council for final approval in late summer/early
fall 2025.

Status and Progress
Last Update
02/12/2025
Progress
10%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
The project is in the design phase. It will be taken to the Arts & Community Services Commission for their input and is expected to be brought back to Council for final approval...

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Action Items
Complete the master plan for the proposed
Cultural Campus project, which includes the La
Quinta Museum, and determine the feasibility
and what the first step should be in development.

Status and Progress
Last Update
09/18/2024
Progress
100%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
04/12/2024
Progress
75%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
10/25/2023
Progress
25%
Status
 On Track
Note
In design phase, working on preliminary
engineering schematics.

Last Update
10/25/2023
Progress
25%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
10/25/2023
Progress
25%
Status
 Not Started
Note
In the design phase, working on
preliminary engineering schematics
/design.

Last Update
10/11/2023
Progress
20%
Status
 On Track
Note
Phase 1 completed with Phase 2 and
Phase 3 still to come.

Last Update
10/11/2023
Progress
20%
Status
 On Track
Note
Phase I is complete with Phase 2 and
Phase 3 to come.

Last Update
10/11/2023
Progress
20%
Status
 Not Started
Note
--
Last Update
10/11/2023
Progress
10%
Status
 Not Started
Note
Phase I of master plan completed with
phase 2 and phase 3 to go.

Complete the master plan for the proposed Cultural Campus project, which includes the La Quinta Museum, and determine the feasibility and what the first step should be in develo...

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Action Items
Decide fate of Lumberyard building that is part of
La Quinta's early days and provided the lumber
for development of the Cove in the 1930s.

Status and Progress
Last Update
02/11/2025
Progress
100%
Status
 On Track
Note
On February 4, 2025, the City Council
unanimously approved plans to keep the
lumberyard building with the first floor to
be used for events and the second floor for
light storage.

Last Update
09/18/2024
Progress
50%
Status
 On Track
Note
Seismic review has been completed.

Needs to go back to Council.

Last Update
04/12/2024
Progress
20%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
10/25/2023
Progress
5%
Status
 On Track
Note
Council is considering the fate of this
building separately, and awaiting more
information about cost and possible uses
keeping the second floor closed.

Last Update
10/25/2023
Progress
0%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Decide fate of Lumberyard building that is part of La Quinta's early days and provided the lumber for development of the Cove in the 1930s.

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Goals
Preserve the casita
recently purchased by
the City at Calle
Tampico and
Eisenhower Drive, one
of the oldest in the City,
and determine a use for
the building.

Overall Progress 20%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Make the building ADA
compliant.

Last Update 09/18/2024 Progress
20%
Status
 On Track
Preserve the casita recently purchased by the City at Calle Tampico and Eisenhower Drive, one of the oldest in the City, and determine a use for the building.

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Action Items
Make the building ADA compliant.

Status and Progress
Last Update
09/18/2024
Progress
20%
Status
 On Track
Note
Bike repair station added. Still working on
ADA mandates
Last Update
04/12/2024
Progress
10%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
10/25/2023
Progress
0%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Make the building ADA compliant.

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Focus Areas
Implement the Reenvision Highway 111 Plan
The City is challenged with keeping this vital area, which generates about 75% of annual sales tax revenues, thriving at a time when internet sales are growing. Potential Budget: $1 million allocated annually; about $5 million allocated to date November 2023.

Goals
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption  Major Disruption  Not Started  Future Make the shopping centers
appealing to Highway 111
commuters and residents by
creating attractive streets and
landscaping, walkable spaces,
retailtainment and mixed use
developments.

Action Items 4 Progress
53%
Status
Entice existing property
owners to be part of the vision
for the future.

Action Items 1 Progress
50%
Status
Make the corridor attractive to
developers and businesses
wanting to be part of Highway
111 in La Quinta.

Action Items 1 Progress
50%
Status
Overall Progress
 Complete 0 Action Items (0%)
 On Track 6 Action Items (100%)
 Minor Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Major Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Not Started 0 Action Items (0%)
 Future 0 Action Items (0%)
51%
Complete
Implement the Reenvision Highway 111 Plan
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Goals
Make the shopping
centers appealing to
Highway 111 commuters
and residents by
creating attractive
streets and landscaping,
walkable spaces,
retailtainment and
mixed use
developments.

Overall Progress 53%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Change/add City entrance, CV
Link, retail and directional
signage.

Last Update 09/18/2024 Progress
25%
Status
 On Track
Road rehab and repaving to
include landscaping and
curb/sidewalk improvements,
pulverizing the existing twomile stretch of roadway, then replace and repave.

Last Update 12/9/2024 Progress
55%
Status
 On Track
Adoption of a Specific Plan to
provide the framework for the
development of mixed
commercial and residential
uses, a walkable and active
pedestrian and street network,
and attractive spaces.

Anticipated to come to the
Council in spring 2025.

Last Update 04/10/2024 Progress
80%
Status
 On Track
Make the shopping centers appealing to Highway 111 commuters and residents by creating attractive streets and landscaping, walkable spaces, retailtainment and mixed use developm...

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Implement the Specific Plan
by working collaboratively with
developers and existing and
new property owners to
encourage good design and a
livable, attractive environment.

Last Update 09/16/2024 Progress
50%
Status
 On Track
Make the shopping centers appealing to Highway 111 commuters and residents by creating attractive streets and landscaping, walkable spaces, retailtainment and mixed use developm...

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Action Items
Change/add City entrance, CV Link, retail and
directional signage.

Status and Progress
Last Update
09/18/2024
Progress
25%
Status
 On Track
Note
CV Link completion expected in early
2025. City entrance monuments are in
progress.

Last Update
11/15/2023
Progress
7%
Status
 On Track
Note
Initial concept design is in progress.

Change/add City entrance, CV Link, retail and directional signage.

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Action Items
Road rehab and repaving to include landscaping
and curb/sidewalk improvements, pulverizing the
existing two-mile stretch of roadway, then replace
and repave.

Status and Progress
Last Update 12/9/2024 Progress
55%
Status
 On Track
Note
Median landscaping completed in
November 2024. Curb and sidewalk
improvements also completed. Road
rehab scheduled for May 2025 with
completion in September.

Last Update
10/26/2023
Progress
50%
Status
 On Track
Note
Construction to occur Summer 2024.

Design and Engineering plans are
completed. Awaiting $4 million in federal
funds which will cover about half the
estimated $8 million to do the project.

Road rehab and repaving to include landscaping and curb/sidewalk improvements, pulverizing the existing two-mile stretch of roadway, then replace and repave.

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Action Items
Adoption of a Specific Plan to provide the
framework for the development of mixed
commercial and residential uses, a walkable and
active pedestrian and street network, and
attractive spaces. Anticipated to come to the
Council in spring 2025.

Status and Progress
Last Update
04/10/2024
Progress
80%
Status
 On Track
Note
70% complete on the Draft Specific Plan
Last Update
10/26/2023
Progress
40%
Status
 On Track
Note
Update presented draft policies and design
concepts to Council and Planning
Commission in joint study session in
September for input. Work on the draft
plan continues with additional update to be
presented before action is sought.

Last Update
10/25/2023
Progress
0%
Status
 Not Started
Note
Presented to Council as a Study Session
item.

Last Update
10/25/2023
Progress
0%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update 10/3/2023 Progress
15%
Status
 Not Started
Note
A Specific Plan was introduced to the City
Council and Planning Commission for
feedback during a joint Study Session.

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Implement the Specific Plan by working
collaboratively with developers and existing and
new property owners to encourage good design
and a livable, attractive environment.

Status and Progress
Last Update
09/16/2024
Progress
50%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
04/10/2024
Progress
30%
Status
 On Track
Note
Worked with developers on new projects
on Hwy 111 with updating storefront
facades, new development (Chick fil A and
Quick Quack). This will be an ongoing
action as more development and
redevelopment on Hwy 111 Corridor
occurs in the future.

Last Update
10/25/2023
Progress
10%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Implement the Specific Plan by working collaboratively with developers and existing and new property owners to encourage good design and a livable, attractive environment.

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Goals
Entice existing property
owners to be part of the
vision for the future.

Overall Progress 50%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Working with property owners
explaining the City's vision for
the corridor and ideas and
discuss ways to collaborate
with them.

Last Update 04/10/2024 Progress
50%
Status
 On Track
Entice existing property owners to be part of the vision for the future.

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Action Items
Working with property owners explaining the
City's vision for the corridor and ideas and
discuss ways to collaborate with them.

Status and Progress
Last Update
04/10/2024
Progress
50%
Status
 On Track
Note
Have met with property owners, owner
representatives on the SP vision, received
feedback and input. This is ongoing.

Last Update
11/15/2023
Progress
10%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Working with property owners explaining the City's vision for the corridor and ideas and discuss ways to collaborate with them.

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Goals
Make the corridor
attractive to developers
and businesses wanting
to be part of Highway
111 in La Quinta.

Overall Progress 50%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Tie City-owned properties into
the Specific Plan goals and
objectives.

Last Update 04/10/2024 Progress
50%
Status
 On Track
Make the corridor attractive to developers and businesses wanting to be part of Highway 111 in La Quinta.

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Action Items
Tie City-owned properties into the Specific Plan
goals and objectives.

Status and Progress
Last Update
04/10/2024
Progress
50%
Status
 On Track
Note
Working and collaborating with developers
on City owned properties on design and
objectives of the Specific Plan.

Last Update
10/26/2023
Progress
10%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Tie City-owned properties into the Specific Plan goals and objectives.

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Focus Areas
Be a Leader in Sustainability
La Quinta has been a leader in recycling with near 100% participation by our businesses, and has taken steps to reduce our carbon footprint with roundabouts and road diets, and converted turf to desert scape at our parks, medians, and buildings including City Hall. We have more than 80 miles of designated bike lanes and paths with CV Link under construction and construction soon to start on the Art & Music Line which will connect with Bear Creek Trail and CV Link. We strive to do more to ensure our natural assets/habitats are preserved for generations to come, including educating our residents and businesses on often-changing recycling, water conservation and energy usage mandates.

Goals
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption  Major Disruption  Not Started  Future Increasing shredding,
electronic waste and
household hazardous waste
collections at City Hall.

Action Items 1 Progress
100%
Status
Add solar and/or other energysaving options at City
Hall/buildings
Action Items 1 Progress
10%
Status
Meet State's yearly
composting/mulching
mandates of 3,300 tons of
mulch.

Action Items 2 Progress
55%
Status
Overall Progress
 Complete 1 Action Items (14%)
 On Track 6 Action Items (86%)
 Minor Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Major Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Not Started 0 Action Items (0%)
 Future 0 Action Items (0%)
58%
Complete
Be a Leader in Sustainability
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Increase batteries and
household hazardous waste
collection efforts
Action Items 1 Progress
100%
Status
Expand pedestrian and bicycle
paths to be able to walk or
bike from the Cove to Highway
111, etc.

Action Items 2 Progress
25%
Status
Be a Leader in Sustainability
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Goals
Increasing shredding,
electronic waste and
household hazardous
waste collections at City
Hall.

Overall Progress 100%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Increase household
hazardous waste, shredding,
electronics collections at City
Hall.

Last Update 05/16/2024 Progress
100%
Status
 Complete
Increasing shredding, electronic waste and household hazardous waste collections at City Hall.

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Action Items
Increase household hazardous waste, shredding,
electronics collections at City Hall.

Status and Progress
Last Update
05/16/2024
Progress
100%
Status
 Complete
Note
--
Increase household hazardous waste, shredding, electronics collections at City Hall.

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Goals
Add solar and/or other
energy-saving options
at City Hall/buildings
Overall Progress 10%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Exploring various alternatives,
working with CVAG which is
leading effort to reduce
electrical use
Last Update 05/16/2024 Progress
10%
Status
 On Track
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Action Items
Exploring various alternatives, working with
CVAG which is leading effort to reduce electrical
use
Status and Progress
Last Update
05/16/2024
Progress
10%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
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Goals
Meet State's yearly
composting/mulching
mandates of 3,300 tons
of mulch.
99% of our businesses are compliant with organics recycling, while residential and HOAs are at about 50% in compliance.

Overall Progress 55%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Set up education programs for
residents and ways for
residents to obtain mulch from
the City.

Last Update 01/27/2025 Progress
10%
Status
 On Track
Working with Burrtec to meet
annual mandates of 3,300
tons of organic waste
collected annually for
composting, starting in 2024.

Last Update 09/19/2024 Progress
100%
Status
 On Track
Meet State's yearly composting/mulching mandates of 3,300 tons of mulch.

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Action Items
Set up education programs for residents and
ways for residents to obtain mulch from the City.

Status and Progress
Last Update
01/27/2025
Progress
10%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Set up education programs for residents and ways for residents to obtain mulch from the City.

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Action Items
Working with Burrtec to meet annual mandates of
3,300 tons of organic waste collected annually for
composting, starting in 2024.

Status and Progress
Last Update
09/19/2024
Progress
100%
Status
 On Track
Note
In the Burrtec agreement with cost spread
across the board.

Last Update
05/16/2024
Progress
50%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Working with Burrtec to meet annual mandates of 3,300 tons of organic waste collected annually for composting, starting in 2024.

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Goals
Increase batteries and
household hazardous
waste collection efforts
Overall Progress 100%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Broaden education efforts to
get more residents to take
advantage of the free curbside
collection of batteries and
household hazardous waste
by Burrtec, reminding all that
this is offered for free through
the City.

Last Update 09/19/2024 Progress
100%
Status
 On Track
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Action Items
Broaden education efforts to get more residents
to take advantage of the free curbside collection
of batteries and household hazardous waste by
Burrtec, reminding all that this is offered for free
through the City.

Status and Progress
Last Update
09/19/2024
Progress
100%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
05/16/2024
Progress
50%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Broaden education efforts to get more residents to take advantage of the free curbside collection of batteries and household hazardous waste by Burrtec, reminding all that this ...

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Goals
Expand pedestrian and
bicycle paths to be able
to walk or bike from the
Cove to Highway 111,
etc.

Overall Progress 25%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Construction of a bike trail on
Washington Street connector
between Ave 48 and
Eisenhower planned. RFP out
for design consultant in Dec
2024 with construction
anticipated in fall 2025.

Last Update 01/27/2025 Progress
15%
Status
 On Track
Arts & Music Line is being
designed that will include
Avenue 48 which would
connect Bear Creek Trail to
CV Link.

Last Update 09/18/2024 Progress
35%
Status
 On Track
Expand pedestrian and bicycle paths to be able to walk or bike from the Cove to Highway 111, etc.

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Action Items
Construction of a bike trail on Washington Street
connector between Ave 48 and Eisenhower
planned. RFP out for design consultant in Dec
2024 with construction anticipated in fall 2025.

Status and Progress
Last Update
01/27/2025
Progress
15%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update 12/9/2024 Progress
10%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Construction of a bike trail on Washington Street connector between Ave 48 and Eisenhower planned.

RFP out for design consultant in Dec 2024 with construction anticipated in fal...

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Action Items
Arts & Music Line is being designed that will
include Avenue 48 which would connect Bear
Creek Trail to CV Link.

Status and Progress
Last Update
09/18/2024
Progress
35%
Status
 On Track
Note
In design stage; nearing completion with
construction expected to start late 2025 to
be led by CVAG.

Last Update
09/18/2024
Progress
35%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Arts & Music Line is being designed that will include Avenue 48 which would connect Bear Creek Trail to CV Link.

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Focus Areas
Exemplary Public Safety
La Quinta has some of the lowest crime rates in the valley, even so crimes do occur and with additional tools and education, residents and businesses can better protect themselves from becoming victims.

Goals
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption  Major Disruption  Not Started  Future Educate Residents, Business
Community How They Can
Protect Themselves
Action Items 3 Progress
65%
Status
Overall Progress
 Complete 0 Action Items (0%)
 On Track 3 Action Items (100%)
 Minor Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Major Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Not Started 0 Action Items (0%)
 Future 0 Action Items (0%)
65%
Complete
Exemplary Public Safety
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Goals
Educate Residents,
Business Community
How They Can Protect
Themselves
Over the years, the City has worked with Riverside County Sheriff's Department to maintain the safety of the community while increasing efficiency, improving communication, and enhancing public safety through the adoption of technology including the installation of a Public Safety Camera System throughout the City in 2021, and approval of the Automated License Plate Reader System in 2023. Through such efforts, crime rates have gradually decreased since 2012.

Overall Progress 65%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Adding public safety tips have
been going in the Newsletter
regularly.

Last Update 12/9/2024 Progress
85%
Status
 On Track
In November, team will start
going into the HOAs to teach
individual emergency
preparedness.

Last Update 09/19/2024 Progress
30%
Status
 On Track
Start a campaign to increase
community participation in
preventing crime and
becoming victims of crime,
including Neighborhood Watch
Program, Crime Free MultiHousing Program, CPTED
and community events.

Last Update 09/19/2024 Progress
80%
Status
 On Track
Notes
05/11/2023 - Steps can include: Making more aware of the CPTED program providing a walk-through of a home or business by the Crime Prevention Officer who points out vulnerabilities that can be corrected.

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Attachments
La Quinta 4th Quarter 2023
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Action Items
Adding public safety tips have been going in the
Newsletter regularly.

Status and Progress
Last Update 12/9/2024 Progress
85%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Adding public safety tips have been going in the Newsletter regularly.

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Action Items
In November, team will start going into the HOAs
to teach individual emergency preparedness.

Status and Progress
Last Update
09/19/2024
Progress
30%
Status
 On Track
Note
Have had two meetings with the PGA West
Community as of November. Other
meetings are pending confirmation of
dates.

In November, team will start going into the HOAs to teach individual emergency preparedness.

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Action Items
Start a campaign to increase community
participation in preventing crime and becoming
victims of crime, including Neighborhood Watch
Program, Crime Free Multi-Housing Program,
CPTED and community events.

Status and Progress
Last Update
09/19/2024
Progress
80%
Status
 On Track
Note
Have been conducting Neighborhood
Watch meetings monthly 9 months out of
the year. Also holding Coffee with the Cops
and Emergency Preparedness Meetings
hosted by the City along with Active
Shooter Preparedness, and more CERT
programs are being offered. Will be adding
fire drill training as well.

Last Update 11/8/2023 Progress
10%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Start a campaign to increase community participation in preventing crime and becoming victims of crime, including Neighborhood Watch Program, Crime Free Multi-Housing Program, ...

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Focus Areas
Expanding La Quinta’s Boundaries
The City is studying the feasibility of expanding La Quinta's boundaries and/or annexing La Quinta's Sphere of Influence, which encompasses 7,655 acres that includes the Vista Santa Rosa community. Should the City decide to move forward, annexation is a lengthy process that would require majority support of affected property owners in a special election, as well as the county's Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO).

Goals
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption  Major Disruption  Not Started  Future Determine if it is feasible for
the City to annex 7,665 acres
that include Vista Santa Rosa
Action Items 4 Progress
55%
Status
Overall Progress
 Complete 0 Action Items (0%)
 On Track 3 Action Items (75%)
 Minor Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Major Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Not Started 1 Action Items (25%)
 Future 0 Action Items (0%)
55%
Complete
Expanding La Quinta’s Boundaries
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Goals
Determine if it is
feasible for the City to
annex 7,665 acres that
include Vista Santa
Rosa
Overall Progress 55%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
The action will depend on the
results of the feasibility study
and where the Council wants
to go. The feasibility study is
completed.

Last Update 04/10/2024 Progress
75%
Status
 On Track
Review of any land use
opportunities that diversify and
enhance our economic
sustainability in the SOI area.

Last Update Progress
0%
Status
 Not Started
Community outreach to hear
from residents and property
owners in the SOI area to
gauge their questions and
whether they want to be part
of the City of LQ.

Last Update 09/16/2024 Progress
70%
Status
 On Track
Commence a series of Study
Sessions with Council
regarding LAFCO process,
fiscal impacts, infrastructure,
public safety and City
services.

Last Update 04/10/2024 Progress
75%
Status
 On Track
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Action Items
The action will depend on the results of the
feasibility study and where the Council wants to
go. The feasibility study is completed.

Status and Progress
Last Update
04/10/2024
Progress
75%
Status
 On Track
Note
Feasibility Study has been completed and
presented to Council which wants to
continue to study and weigh the option of
annexation with more input from SOI
residents and property owners.

Last Update
10/26/2023
Progress
10%
Status
 On Track
Note
Preliminary feasibility study presented to
Council in April 2023 with further analysis
to be presented in early 2024.

The action will depend on the results of the feasibility study and where the Council wants to go. The feasibility study is completed.

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Action Items
Review of any land use opportunities that
diversify and enhance our economic
sustainability in the SOI area.

Review of any land use opportunities that diversify and enhance our economic sustainability in the SOI area.

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Action Items
Community outreach to hear from residents and
property owners in the SOI area to gauge their
questions and whether they want to be part of the
City of LQ.

Status and Progress
Last Update
09/16/2024
Progress
70%
Status
 On Track
Note
A community survey has been completed
and at Council's direction community
outreach continues.

Last Update
04/10/2024
Progress
15%
Status
 On Track
Note
Early outreach conducted by sending out
mailers to attend 1st study session and
received some public comment re SOI and
potential annexation.

Community outreach to hear from residents and property owners in the SOI area to gauge their questions and whether they want to be part of the City of LQ.

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Action Items
Commence a series of Study Sessions with
Council regarding LAFCO process, fiscal
impacts, infrastructure, public safety and City
services.

Status and Progress
Last Update
04/10/2024
Progress
75%
Status
 On Track
Note
Staff has conducted two study sessions
with Council., with about 3 or more to go.

Commence a series of Study Sessions with Council regarding LAFCO process, fiscal impacts, infrastructure, public safety and City services.

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Focus Areas
Broaden Community Involvement
Many of La Quinta's residents are involved in our community, serving on our various Boards and Commissions, attending and participating in our annual workshop, volunteering at the Art Celebration, and more. The City wants to provide opportunities for more to be involved, including our youth.

Goals
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption  Major Disruption  Not Started  Future Establish a Youth Collective
for high school-age students
that gets them hands-on
experience and understanding
of how the City operates.

Action Items 1 Progress
10%
Status
Create a program, maybe a
Civic Academy, for all ages
that opens communication,
gives participants an inside
look at City Hall and the roles
of each department, the
Council and various
Commissions.

Action Items 1 Progress
0%
Status
Overall Progress
 Complete 0 Action Items (0%)
 On Track 1 Action Items (50%)
 Minor Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Major Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Not Started 1 Action Items (50%)
 Future 0 Action Items (0%)
5%
Complete
Broaden Community Involvement
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Goals
Establish a Youth
Collective for high
school-age students
that gets them hands-on
experience and
understanding of how
the City operates.

Overall Progress 10%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Create a program that gives
students an opportunity to
experience the functions of the
various departments and earn
community service hours and
potentially class credits as
incentive.

Last Update 01/27/2025 Progress
10%
Status
 On Track
Establish a Youth Collective for high school-age students that gets them hands-on experience and understanding of how the City operates.

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Action Items
Create a program that gives students an
opportunity to experience the functions of the
various departments and earn community service
hours and potentially class credits as incentive.

Status and Progress
Last Update
01/27/2025
Progress
10%
Status
 On Track
Note
The program is planned to start in Fall
2025. Staff outlined the proposed plan to
the City Council in a Study Session in
January 2025 and will bring a finalized
plan back for adoption.

Last Update
07/17/2024
Progress
5%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
04/23/2024
Progress
7%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Create a program that gives students an opportunity to experience the functions of the various departments and earn community service hours and potentially class credits as inc...

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Goals
Create a program,
maybe a Civic Academy,
for all ages that opens
communication, gives
participants an inside
look at City Hall and the
roles of each
department, the Council
and various
Commissions.

Overall Progress 0%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Coordinate with the City
Manager and executive team
the best way to present a
"boot camp" of sorts, draft a
plan to present to Council in
the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Last Update 01/27/2025 Progress
0%
Status
 Not Started
Create a program, maybe a Civic Academy, for all ages that opens communication, gives participants an inside look at City Hall and the roles of each department, the Council and...

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Action Items
Coordinate with the City Manager and executive
team the best way to present a "boot camp" of
sorts, draft a plan to present to Council in the
2025-26 fiscal year.

Status and Progress
Last Update
01/27/2025
Progress
0%
Status
 Not Started
Note
--
Coordinate with the City Manager and executive team the best way to present a "boot camp" of sorts, draft a plan to present to Council in the 2025-26 fiscal year.

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Focus Areas
Enhance Health / Wellness & Recreation Amenities
The City is a great place for those who enjoy an active lifestyle to call home or visit, with numerous parks, hiking trails, golf courses and more.

Goals
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption  Major Disruption  Not Started  Future Add and replace equipment
and amenities at City parks
throughout La Quinta.

Action Items 8 Progress
89%
Status
Fritz Burns Park renovation Action Items 4 Progress
54%
Status
Overall Progress
 Complete 3 Action Items (25%)
 On Track 8 Action Items (67%)
 Minor Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Major Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Not Started 1 Action Items (8%)
 Future 0 Action Items (0%)
71%
Complete
Enhance Health / Wellness & Recreation Amenities
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Goals
Add and replace
equipment and
amenities at City parks
throughout La Quinta.

Overall Progress 89%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Fritz Burns Park renovation
construction expected to start
summer 2025 and take about
a year for the three phases to
be completed.

Last Update 09/18/2024 Progress
35%
Status
 On Track
La Quinta Park playground
and exercise station upgrades
Last Update 12/9/2024 Progress
100%
Status
 On Track
Add shade structures at parks
throughout the City
Last Update 09/18/2024 Progress
75%
Status
 On Track
Replace the splash pad at La
Quinta Park.

Last Update 10/11/2023 Progress
100%
Status
 Complete
Add recreational components
at Civic Center Campus --
including corn hole and ping
pong amenities.

Last Update 10/11/2023 Progress
100%
Status
 On Track
Cactus Flower promenade to
include two pickleball courts,
seating, shade.

Last Update 09/18/2024 Progress
100%
Status
 On Track
Add bocce ball courts at
SilverRock Park
Last Update 04/12/2024 Progress
100%
Status
 On Track
Update fitness equipment at
the Wellness Center gym.

Last Update 10/11/2023 Progress
100%
Status
 On Track
Add and replace equipment and amenities at City parks throughout La Quinta.

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Action Items
Fritz Burns Park renovation construction
expected to start summer 2025 and take about a
year for the three phases to be completed.

Status and Progress
Last Update
09/18/2024
Progress
35%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Fritz Burns Park renovation construction expected to start summer 2025 and take about a year for the three phases to be completed.

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Action Items
La Quinta Park playground and exercise station
upgrades
Status and Progress
Last Update 12/9/2024 Progress
100%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
09/18/2024
Progress
90%
Status
 On Track
Note
New shade structures, playground
equipment and exercise stations around
the park have been installed.

Last Update
04/12/2024
Progress
15%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
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Action Items
Add shade structures at parks throughout the
City
Status and Progress
Last Update
09/18/2024
Progress
75%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
04/12/2024
Progress
25%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
04/12/2024
Progress
15%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Add shade structures at parks throughout the City
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Action Items
Replace the splash pad at La Quinta Park.

Status and Progress
Last Update
10/11/2023
Progress
100%
Status
 Complete
Note
The new $850,000 splash pad was
completed in summer 2023.

Replace the splash pad at La Quinta Park.

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Action Items
Add recreational components at Civic Center
Campus -- including corn hole and ping pong
amenities.

Status and Progress
Last Update
10/11/2023
Progress
100%
Status
 On Track
Note
Completed in summer 2023.

Add recreational components at Civic Center Campus -- including corn hole and ping pong amenities.

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Action Items
Cactus Flower promenade to include two
pickleball courts, seating, shade.

Status and Progress
Last Update
09/18/2024
Progress
100%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
04/12/2024
Progress
50%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Cactus Flower promenade to include two pickleball courts, seating, shade.

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Action Items
Add bocce ball courts at SilverRock Park
Status and Progress
Last Update
04/12/2024
Progress
100%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
10/11/2023
Progress
90%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Add bocce ball courts at SilverRock Park
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Action Items
Update fitness equipment at the Wellness Center
gym.

Status and Progress
Last Update
10/11/2023
Progress
100%
Status
 On Track
Note
In September, Council approved the
purchase of Technogym fitness equipment,
totaling about $120,432, to replace aging
equipment.

Update fitness equipment at the Wellness Center gym.

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Goals
Fritz Burns Park
renovation
Fritz Burns Park improvements, The City has budgeted $5.4 million for a 3-phase plan to renovate Fritz Burns Park with improvements and new amenities to include additional pickleball courts, shade structures, restrooms, parking, lighting, bike racks and tune-up station, a water playground and more, all based on input from the community.

Overall Progress 54%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Develop a plan to address the
shortage of parking at Fritz
Burns Park.

Last Update 10/25/2023 Progress
15%
Status
 On Track
Commence phases 2 and 3. Last Update Progress
0%
Status
 Not Started
Phase 1 that included the
addition of eight pickleball and
shade structures added over
all courts was completed
during summer 2023 at a cost
of $3.5 million.

Last Update 10/11/2023 Progress
100%
Status
 Complete
Develop a multi-phase
masterplan for approval by the
Council.

Last Update 10/25/2023 Progress
100%
Status
 Complete
Fritz Burns Park renovation
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Action Items
Develop a plan to address the shortage of
parking at Fritz Burns Park.

Status and Progress
Last Update
10/25/2023
Progress
15%
Status
 On Track
Note
In the design phase for parking. Temporary
parking is currently in place.

Develop a plan to address the shortage of parking at Fritz Burns Park.

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Action Items
Commence phases 2 and 3.

Commence phases 2 and 3.

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Action Items
Phase 1 that included the addition of eight
pickleball and shade structures added over all
courts was completed during summer 2023 at a
cost of $3.5 million.

Status and Progress
Last Update
10/11/2023
Progress
100%
Status
 Complete
Note
Completed in summer 2023
Last Update
10/11/2023
Progress
100%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
10/10/2023
Progress
0%
Status
 Not Started
Note
--
Last Update
09/27/2023
Progress
100%
Status
 Not Started
Note
--
Last Update
09/27/2023
Progress
0%
Status
 Complete
Note
--
Phase 1 that included the addition of eight pickleball and shade structures added over all courts was completed during summer 2023 at a cost of $3.5 million.

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Action Items
Develop a multi-phase masterplan for approval
by the Council.

Status and Progress
Last Update
10/25/2023
Progress
100%
Status
 Complete
Note
Masterplan approved by Council Sept 19,
2023.

Last Update
10/11/2023
Progress
90%
Status
 On Track
Note
Completed and approved by Council,
though a solution to parking and
information about grants are still needed.

Last Update
10/11/2023
Progress
100%
Status
 On Track
Note
Masterplan outlining $5.4 million in new
amenities to include a plaza with a public
art play element, seating, expanded
playground with new equipment, shade,
lighting and more was approved by the
Council on Sept. 19, 2023.

Last Update
10/10/2023
Progress
0%
Status
 Not Started
Note
--
Last Update
09/27/2023
Progress
15%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Develop a multi-phase masterplan for approval by the Council.

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Focus Areas
Marketing and Tourism
La Quinta was built on tourism with the opening of the La Quinta Hotel in 1926. The City's Marketing and Tourism strategy focuses on both tourism and community outreach. With an emphasis on educating and informing local residents as well as reaching direct flight markets, the City thrives on awareness of top marketing trends and strategies.

Goals
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption  Major Disruption  Not Started  Future Create a marketing and
outreach plan focused on
residents.

Action Items 3 Progress
94%
Status
Attract new businesses and
large scale events to La
Quinta.

Action Items 2 Progress
89%
Status
Make La Quinta recognizable
as a destination spot for
travelers on its own, not just
as one of nine cities under the
Greater Palm Springs
umbrella.

Action Items 4 Progress
77%
Status
Overall Progress
 Complete 0 Action Items (0%)
 On Track 9 Action Items (100%)
 Minor Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Major Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Not Started 0 Action Items (0%)
 Future 0 Action Items (0%)
86%
Complete
Marketing and Tourism
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Goals
Create a marketing and
outreach plan focused
on residents.

While the City's marketing plan is heavily tourism based, the focus to reach our local residents is key. By informing and educating our residents on large projects happening, events taking place, and whats to come - we want our residents to be completely informed on all things La Quinta.

Overall Progress 94%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Staying on top of marketing
trends and listening to resident
to ensure all forms of media
are being considered as a way
to reach our community.

Last Update 01/27/2025 Progress
90%
Status
 On Track
Continue to work with
Community Services to
promote events such as
Concerts in the Park that
appeal to our residents.

Last Update 01/27/2025 Progress
92%
Status
 On Track
Expand on the digital version
of The Gem and get residents
to go to the digital publication
by adding information, stories
that may not be in the printed
version or that are longer and
more detailed.

Last Update 01/27/2025 Progress
99%
Status
 On Track
Create a marketing and outreach plan focused on residents.

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Action Items
Staying on top of marketing trends and listening
to resident to ensure all forms of media are being
considered as a way to reach our community.

Status and Progress
Last Update
01/27/2025
Progress
90%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
06/12/2024
Progress
75%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
10/31/2023
Progress
50%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Staying on top of marketing trends and listening to resident to ensure all forms of media are being considered as a way to reach our community.

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Action Items
Continue to work with Community Services to
promote events such as Concerts in the Park that
appeal to our residents.

Community Services creates many events throughout the year that caters to all ages. We listen to our residents when they ask for specifics. Marketing wants to ensure that everyone is aware of these events both locally and regionally.

Status and Progress
Last Update
01/27/2025
Progress
92%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
06/12/2024
Progress
75%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
10/31/2023
Progress
60%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
10/10/2023
Progress
0%
Status
 Not Started
Note
--
Last Update 10/3/2023 Progress
40%
Status
 Future
Note
Continue the work of promoting events
through traditional and digital media to
reach our community.

Continue to work with Community Services to promote events such as Concerts in the Park that appeal to our residents.

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Action Items
Expand on the digital version of The Gem and get
residents to go to the digital publication by adding
information, stories that may not be in the printed
version or that are longer and more detailed.

Status and Progress
Last Update
01/27/2025
Progress
99%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
06/12/2024
Progress
90%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
11/15/2023
Progress
5%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update 10/3/2023 Progress
50%
Status
 On Track
Note
Working with the Greater Coachella Valley
Chamber of Commerce to create stories
about La Quinta. This includes historical,
current happenings/events, and future
projects. We want to bring stories that
interest our residents.

Expand on the digital version of The Gem and get residents to go to the digital publication by adding information, stories that may not be in the printed version or that are lon...

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Goals
Attract new businesses
and large scale events
to La Quinta.

Overall Progress 89%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Collaborate/reach out to big
tournaments to come here -
whether City assistance or use
of facilities or promotion of the
event(s)
Last Update 01/27/2025 Progress
87%
Status
 On Track
Leveraging large scale events
as an opportunity to show new
businesses why La Quinta is
the place to be.

Last Update 01/27/2025 Progress
90%
Status
 On Track
Attract new businesses and large scale events to La Quinta.

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Action Items
Collaborate/reach out to big tournaments to come
here - whether City assistance or use of facilities
or promotion of the event(s)
With The American Express and IRONMAN 70.3, the City is looking to enhance our events portfolio to continue adding large events that showcase the City.

Status and Progress
Last Update
01/27/2025
Progress
87%
Status
 On Track
Note
Desert International Horse Park events
added
Last Update
06/12/2024
Progress
65%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
10/31/2023
Progress
40%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update 10/3/2023 Progress
50%
Status
 Future
Note
Adding additional large scale events to our
portfolio that showcases the beautiful
landscape of La Quinta. Working together
to attract national and international events.

Collaborate/reach out to big tournaments to come here - whether City assistance or use of facilities or promotion of the event(s)
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Action Items
Leveraging large scale events as an opportunity
to show new businesses why La Quinta is the
place to be.

Status and Progress
Last Update
01/27/2025
Progress
90%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
06/12/2024
Progress
60%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update 10/3/2023 Progress
20%
Status
 Future
Note
With the success of current large events
and the addition of new events, this is an
opportunity to show new businesses
looking to open in La Quinta why they
should select the city as a future site.

Leveraging large scale events as an opportunity to show new businesses why La Quinta is the place to be.

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Goals
Make La Quinta
recognizable as a
destination spot for
travelers on its own, not
just as one of nine cities
under the Greater Palm
Springs umbrella.

The long-term goal is to make La Quinta a destination on its own.

By creating a strong marketing plan/strategy as well as combining large scale events; the plan is to have visitors from not only the drive market and the regional market, but international market select the Gem of the Desert as its premiere place to vacation.

Overall Progress 77%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Create a marketing program
aimed at the flight market with
digital messages / displays at
the airport highlighting La
Quinta's features that set the
City apart from the rest of the
valley; out from PS umbrella.

Last Update 06/12/2024 Progress
80%
Status
 On Track
Focus brand destination to
direct flight markets to get La
Quinta first on the minds of
travelers and snowbirds.

Last Update 01/27/2025 Progress
60%
Status
 On Track
Make La Quinta recognizable as a destination spot for travelers on its own, not just as one of nine cities under the Greater Palm Springs umbrella.

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Target the drive markets so La
Quinta becomes the first name
that comes to mind when
thinking of a place to get
away. Create an atmosphere /
an experience that turns the
return visitors into La Quinta
ambassadors who tell friends,
family, neighbors this is the
place to come for rest,
relaxation, fun
Last Update 06/12/2024 Progress
80%
Status
 On Track
Continue the ongoing
campaign that brings the
name “La Quinta” to mind
when planning a getaway,
promoting the City as one that
welcomes people and families
searching for a place with a
variety of things to do, such as
hiking and biking, as well as
places to dine and stay that fit
any budget.

Last Update 01/27/2025 Progress
87%
Status
 On Track
Make La Quinta recognizable as a destination spot for travelers on its own, not just as one of nine cities under the Greater Palm Springs umbrella.

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Action Items
Create a marketing program aimed at the flight
market with digital messages / displays at the
airport highlighting La Quinta's features that set
the City apart from the rest of the valley; out from
PS umbrella.

Status and Progress
Last Update
06/12/2024
Progress
80%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update 10/3/2023 Progress
40%
Status
 On Track
Note
We have continued to enhance our assets
on display at the Palm Springs Airport to
entice visitors to the Coachella Valley to
come to La Quinta.

Create a marketing program aimed at the flight market with digital messages / displays at the airport highlighting La Quinta's features that set the City apart from the rest of ...

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Action Items
Focus brand destination to direct flight markets to
get La Quinta first on the minds of travelers and
snowbirds.

Status and Progress
Last Update
01/27/2025
Progress
60%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
06/12/2024
Progress
20%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Focus brand destination to direct flight markets to get La Quinta first on the minds of travelers and snowbirds.

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Action Items
Target the drive markets so La Quinta becomes
the first name that comes to mind when thinking
of a place to get away. Create an atmosphere /
an experience that turns the return visitors into La
Quinta ambassadors who tell friends, family,
neighbors this is the place to come for rest,
relaxation, fun
Status and Progress
Last Update
06/12/2024
Progress
80%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update 10/3/2023 Progress
40%
Status
 On Track
Note
As we focus on print and digital marketing
campaigns, we are selective and strategic
on finding ways to reach our drive markets
(LA, OC, SD) to make their way to La
Quinta for a weekend trip or longer
vacation.

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Action Items
Continue the ongoing campaign that brings the
name “La Quinta” to mind when planning a
getaway, promoting the City as one that
welcomes people and families searching for a
place with a variety of things to do, such as hiking
and biking, as well as places to dine and stay that
fit any budget.

Status and Progress
Last Update
01/27/2025
Progress
87%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update
06/12/2024
Progress
80%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Last Update 10/3/2023 Progress
30%
Status
 On Track
Note
Each year we evaluate ways to bring the
name "La Quinta" to the top of minds when
selecting a vacation destination. This year
we will focus our efforts on an activation
showcasing our lifestyle to bring visitors
from drive markets.

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Focus Areas
Expand Art in Public Places
Art has been part of La Quinta's foundation since the first elected City officials laid out a goal to make the City the center for arts and culture for the Coachella Valley.

Goals
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption  Major Disruption  Not Started  Future Add more pieces and expand
on public interest and
knowledge of each art piece.

Action Items 2 Progress
58%
Status
Create a art tour of the City's
public art pieces people can
take on their own virtually or
led by volunteer docents.

Action Items 2 Progress
25%
Status
Overall Progress
 Complete 0 Action Items (0%)
 On Track 3 Action Items (75%)
 Minor Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Major Disruption 0 Action Items (0%)
 Not Started 1 Action Items (25%)
 Future 0 Action Items (0%)
41%
Complete
Expand Art in Public Places
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Goals
Add more pieces and
expand on public
interest and knowledge
of each art piece.

Overall Progress 58%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Increase public awareness /
education about each of the
existing art pieces in La
Quinta .

Last Update 01/27/2025 Progress
65%
Status
 On Track
Decide how to best use the six
art pods at SilverRock Park.

Last Update 01/27/2025 Progress
50%
Status
 On Track
Add more pieces and expand on public interest and knowledge of each art piece.

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Action Items
Increase public awareness / education about
each of the existing art pieces in La Quinta .

Status and Progress
Last Update
01/27/2025
Progress
65%
Status
 On Track
Note
The City's APP program and pieces are
being promoted more through the City's
Newsletter, rack cards, social media, and
PlayinLaQuinta.com.

Last Update
10/11/2023
Progress
35%
Status
 On Track
Note
Have created
PlayinLaquinta.com/Art@Fifth. Added new
pieces through Art Celebration. Added the
Gold Star Monument.

Last Update
10/11/2023
Progress
35%
Status
 On Track
Note
--
Increase public awareness / education about each of the existing art pieces in La Quinta .

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Action Items
Decide how to best use the six art pods at
SilverRock Park.

Status and Progress
Last Update
01/27/2025
Progress
50%
Status
 On Track
Note
Sculptures have been installed on three
pedestals at SilverRock Park. Three more
pedestals are being built with expected
completion in FY 2025-26. The art pieces
at SilverRock Park are all temporary with
plans to rotate new pieces in every two to
three years.

Last Update
10/11/2023
Progress
30%
Status
 Not Started
Note
Three sculptures have been approved by
Community Services Commission to be on
loan to the City. Waiting for development of
the pedestals. The three remaining pads
will be for future installations.

Last Update
10/11/2023
Progress
50%
Status
 On Track
Note
Have selected 3 sculptures that will go out
there and have been approved by
Community Services Comm and waiting
for development of the pedestals. Three
remaining pads will be for future
installations.

Decide how to best use the six art pods at SilverRock Park.

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Goals
Create a art tour of the
City's public art pieces
people can take on their
own virtually or led by
volunteer docents.

Overall Progress 25%
Overall Status
 Complete  On Track  Minor Disruption
 Major Disruption  Not Started  Future
Action Items
Consider developing a
program of volunteer docentled art tours offered monthly or more, especially during
season. A goal is to start this
in FY 2025-26
Last Update Progress
0%
Status
 Not Started
Create an art path people can
follow using the OtoCast app,
from City Hall through Civic
Center Civic Center Campus,
Wellness Center, Library,
Village area, Old Town,
Museum and Cultural
Campus, and the new Cultural
Trail along the Highway 111
corridor.

Last Update 01/27/2025 Progress
50%
Status
 On Track
Create a art tour of the City's public art pieces people can take on their own virtually or led by volunteer docents.

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Action Items
Consider developing a program of volunteer
docent-led art tours offered monthly or more,
especially during season. A goal is to start this in
FY 2025-26
Consider developing a program of volunteer docent-led art tours offered monthly or more, especially during season. A goal is to start this in FY 2025-26
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Action Items
Create an art path people can follow using the
OtoCast app, from City Hall through Civic Center
Civic Center Campus, Wellness Center, Library,
Village area, Old Town, Museum and Cultural
Campus, and the new Cultural Trail along the
Highway 111 corridor.

Status and Progress
Last Update
01/27/2025
Progress
50%
Status
 On Track
Note
A Virtual Art Tour has been created and is
available through PlayinLaQuinta.com
using a interactive app. Staff is continuing
to work on audio to go with the program.

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City of La Quinta
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: February 18, 2025

STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: RECEIVE AND FILE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 GENERAL FUND YEAREND BUDGET REPORT AND APPROVE THE AMENDED BUDGET CARRYOVERS

RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file Fiscal Year 2023/24 General Fund Year-End Budget Report and approve the amended budget carryovers from 2023/24 to 2024/25.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
 After closing the prior fiscal year, Finance presents a year-end summary that compares the final budget to actual transactions.
 Revenue was approximately $5.9 million higher than budgeted.  Expenditures (including approved carryovers from 2022/23 into 2023/24) were $34.5 million under budget. Of these savings, approximately $22.5 million will be carried over to 2024/25 for General Fund capital improvements and operations, for a net savings of $11.9 million. In addition, $3.7 million was allocated to Measure G reserves.

FISCAL IMPACT
Amended budget carryovers from 2023/24 to 2024/25 total $26,096,520 for all Funds and are funded with budgetary savings from 2023/24.

BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 2
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BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The Fiscal Year 2023/24 General Fund Year-End Budget Report (Report) focuses on the General Fund. Revenues were over budget by $5,982,114 due to tax revenues, intergovernmental- fire service credit, and interest earnings.

Overall, all department expenditures were under budget with total savings of $34,513,983. Of these savings, $22,566,520 will be carried over to 2024/25 for multi-year capital projects and operations.

Revenues, expenditures, carryovers, reserve balances, and a year-over-year comparison are discussed in the Fiscal Year 2023/24 General Fund Year-End Budget Report (Attachment 1).

ALTERNATIVES
Council may request additional information regarding this report before approving the recommended amended budget carryovers.

Prepared by: Claudia Martinez, Finance Director
Approved by: Jon McMillen, City Manager
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OVERVIEW
The City oversees multiple sources of funds which are reported in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) issued annually and presented at a public meeting shortly thereafter. This Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget Report (Report) focuses on the General Fund and summarizes the overall financial activities of fiscal year (FY) 2023/24 and the City’s financial position through June 30, 2024.

The chart below provides a summary comparison of the FY 2023/24 final budget versus actual revenues and expenses.

The City concluded FY 2023/24 in a strong financial position, with total revenues exceeding projections by $5.9 million, reaching $117.4 million. Expenditures were managed efficiently, coming in $12.1 million under budget at $93.7 million, contributing to a significantly higher surplus than anticipated. The actual surplus after carryovers reached $23.7 million, surpassing the budgeted surplus by $18.1 million.

This positive fiscal outcome was driven by higher-than-expected revenues and prudent spending controls, reinforcing the City's commitment to financial stability and responsible budget management.

General Fund 2023/24
Final Budget
2023/24
Actuals Variance
Operational Revenues 82,877,100 88,859,214 * 5,982,114 Capital/Operational Carryovers 25,223,381 25,223,381 - Use of Measure G Reserves - - - CIP Savings/Use of Reserves 3,320,000 3,320,000 - Total Revenues 111,420,481 117,402,595 5,982,114 Operational/CIP Expenses
Multi-Year Capital Improvements 41,489,381 15,768,244 (25,721,137) Operational 60,387,250 51,594,404 (8,792,846)
Expenses Before Carryovers 101,876,631 67,362,648 (34,513,983) Plus Carryovers to 2024/25
Multi-Year Capital Improvements 21,666,520 21,666,520
Operational 900,000 900,000
Adjusted Expenditures 101,876,631 89,929,168 (11,947,463) Plus Measure G Reserves 4,000,000 3,771,183 (228,817)
Total Expenditures 105,876,631 93,700,351 (12,176,280)
Surplus/(Deficit) After Carryovers 5,543,850 23,702,244 18,158,394 *Reduced by non-cash transactions
FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 GENERAL FUND YEAR-END BUDGET
REPORT
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Looking ahead, the City remains committed to responsible financial management by monitoring economic trends, prioritizing key investments, and ensuring continued funding for essential infrastructure and capital projects.

REVENUE VARIANCES
As detailed in Exhibit A and summarized on the chart below, most General Fund revenues experienced positive variances when compared to the final budget.  Taxes represent 71% of all General Fund revenues and include the three largest funding sources for the City – sales taxes $27,641,660, transient occupancy taxes (TOT) $15,682,835, and property taxes $12,681,739. Combined, these top three revenues account for $56,006,234 or 86% of all taxes.
 Intergovernmental had an increase over the original projected estimates provided by Riverside County for the Fire Service credit and additional reimbursements for CSA 152 assessments which included heavy machinery and equipment to support ongoing stormwater maintenance.
 Use of Money and Property includes the annual fair market value adjustment to the City’s investments. The June 30, 2024 portfolio market value was more than the market value on June 30, 2023 due to market conditions, therefore a positive adjustment in the amount of $1,689,908 was recorded. The City’s investments have a five-year horizon with laddered maturities. The City has worked diligently to leverage highly restricted investments under volatile market conditions. On June 30, 2023, the portfolio was earning a 2.09% rate of return and on June 30, 2024 the return was 3.52%.
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 Miscellaneous and Transfers In revenue includes $272,644 to record the annual former Redevelopment Agency loan repayment interest earned in FY 2023/24. The loan repayments are structured to pay all principal first, then interest. Each year the City records the payment received and interest earned in accordance with the State Department of Finance approved loan repayment schedule. This amount is also reduced from revenues as an adjustment because it is earned, but not received until a future date.

EXPENSE VARIANCES
General Fund expenses are summarized in the chart below by department, and details by department and expense category are in Exhibit B. Most departmental expenditures remained within budget. Savings were achieved from salary and benefits, workflow efficiencies, and prudent management of contracts and professional services.

General Fund Expenditures 2023/24
Final Budget
2023/24
Actuals Variance Carryovers
to 2024/25
City Council 322,900 318,006 (4,894) - City Manager 1,538,360 1,118,332 (420,028) - City Attorney 800,000 664,255 (135,745) - Human Resources 701,300 498,619 (202,681) - City Clerk 1,174,770 1,033,021 (141,749) - Finance 1,957,270 1,783,589 (173,681) - Centralized Services 44,759,881 17,940,877 (26,819,004) 22,016,520 Police 18,618,300 16,251,852 (2,366,448)
Fire 10,247,120 9,021,870 (1,225,250) 400,000
Community Resources Admin. 1,088,160 979,036 (109,124) - Wellness Center Operations 907,870 863,041 (44,829) - Recreational Programs & Events 1,671,150 1,233,529 (437,621) - Parks Maintenance 4,297,450 4,113,554 (183,896) - Marketing & Community Relations 1,864,660 1,850,681 (13,979) - Public Buildings 1,795,750 1,670,209 (125,541) - Design & Development Admin. 811,600 709,446 (102,154) - Planning 717,400 560,046 (157,354) - Building 1,523,700 1,521,525 (2,175) - Code Compliance/Animal Control 1,720,340 1,546,678 (173,662) - Public Safety Administration 331,800 123,967 (207,833) - The Hub 1,382,200 1,246,383 (135,817) - Public Works Administration 821,900 686,074 (135,826) - Public Works Dev. Services 532,900 429,434 (103,466) - Streets 885,750 411,774 (473,976) 150,000 Engineering Services 1,404,100 786,850 (617,250) - Total Operating/CIP Expenditures 101,876,631 67,362,648 (34,513,981) 22,566,520 Estimated Actual Variance
Carryovers to 2024/25
Capital Improvements 21,666,520 - 21,666,520
Operational - 900,000 900,000
Total Carryovers 22,566,520 - 22,566,520
Adjusted Expenditures before
Reserves 101,876,631 89,929,169 (11,947,461)
Plus Measure G Reserves 4,000,000 3,771,183 (228,817)
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 Centralized Services (CS) represents the largest budget variance in the amount of $26.8 million. CS captures citywide expenses such as pension liabilities, retiree medical benefits, and transfers out to other funds such as the Gas Tax Fund for street improvements, Lighting and Landscape Fund, SilverRock Golf Course Fund, Public Safety Fund, Economic Development Fund and the Capital Improvement Project Fund. This department also has the largest carryovers to FY 2024/25 which fund multi-year capital improvement projects in the amount of $21,666,520 as detailed in Exhibit C. This amount is mainly attributed to substantial projects currently in progress such as the Dune Palms Bridge and Fritz Burns Park improvements. Capital improvement carryover funding of $11,589,540, (or 53%) is provided from Measure G sales tax revenue.  To ensure the availability of funds for essential services such as Police and Fire, the City budget aligns with the rates initially disclosed by the County, which may include compensation packages at full scale. FY 2023/24 savings were achieved through service efficiencies and prudent management of salary and benefits. o Police Services: A total savings of $2,366,448 was realized through effective oversight of contract service costs.
o Fire Services: Savings of $1,225,250 include $400,000 allocated for a Fire ladder truck purchase, which will be carried over to FY 2024/25. The remaining savings resulted from higher-than-projected tax revenues and actual contract service costs, salaries, and benefits coming in lower than County projections.

This responsible financial management ensures continued funding for critical public safety services.
 City Manager’s Department: Savings of $420,028 were primarily due to contingency savings, including funds allocated for electrical utility feasibility studies. These studies will continue into FY 2024/25.
 Recreational Programs & Events: Effective management of citywide events, such as the La Quinta Art Celebration, and recreational services, including the Fritz Burns Pool programs, resulted in $437,621 in savings.
 Streets Department: Savings of $617,250 were achieved through cost reductions in contract services and dust control measures.

These efficiencies reflect the City’s commitment to fiscal responsibility while maintaining high-quality services for the community.
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Capital Improvement Program (CIP) carryovers, detailed in Exhibit C total $21,666,520 and operational carryovers total $900,000, detailed in Exhibit D, from FY 2023/24 to FY 2024/25. Carryovers allow for operational flexibility and reflect City commitments to projects, services, or purchases that were made in 2023/24 but were not completed, fulfilled, or invoiced by the end of the FY.

Funds not being carried over are recognized as Unassigned Reserve Fund balance in the General Fund. CIP revenue commitments are reflected in assigned reserves and operational carryovers are noted in committed reserves.

RESERVES
The chart below depicts reserve balances by category and the value change from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2024. These reserve balances reflect the financial health of the City at fiscal year-end.

Non-spendable balance decreased by a total of $2,432,434 and included an increase in prepaid costs. The FY 2023/24 Redevelopment Agency loan repayment of $2,749,661 and interest earnings of $272,644 led to a $2,477,017 decrease in the Due from Other Governments line item.

Reserve/Fund Balance As of June 30, 2023 As of June 30, 2024 Change in Value Non-Spendable
Prepaid Costs 125,994 170,577 44,583
Land Held for Resale 5,403,652 5,403,652 - Advances to Other Funds - - - Due from Other Governments 19,600,794 17,123,777 (2,477,017) Total Non-Spendable 25,130,440 22,698,006 (2,432,434)
Restricted
Pension Trust 5,317,487 5,666,575 349,088
Committed
Operational Carryovers 2,600,009 900,000 (1,700,009)
Cash Flow Reserve 5,000,000 5,000,000 - Natural Disaster Reserve 15,000,000 15,000,000 - Economic Disaster 13,000,000 13,000,000 - Capital Replacement Reserve 12,000,000 12,000,000 - Total Committed 47,600,009 45,900,000 (1,700,009) Assigned
Public Safety Fire Services 11,986,970 15,652,616 3,665,646 Measure G Sales Tax 29,214,191 32,985,374 3,771,183
Capital Projects 22,623,372 21,666,520 (956,852)
Total Assigned 63,824,533 70,304,510 6,479,977
Unassigned 44,105,041 65,216,627 21,111,586
TOTAL FUND BALANCE 185,977,510 209,785,718 23,808,208
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The Due from Other Governments balance of $17,723,777 represents the principal ($4,982,982) and interest ($12,740,795) owed to the General Fund (80% of total loan repayments). Non-spendable reserves cannot be used to fund ongoing operations and primarily represent commitments due to the General Fund.

Restricted reserves are limited to funds held in a Section 115 Pension Trust set aside to fund the City’s pension obligations. The trust balance increased by $349,088 due to investment gains.

Committed reserves decreased by $1.7 million due to operational carryovers as detailed in Exhibit D. At this time, all four of the City’s reserve categories (Natural Disaster, Economic Disaster, Cash Flow and Capital Replacement) are fully funded to the updated policy targets as approved in the Reserve Policy.

An increase of $6.5 million in assigned reserves was primarily due to Measure G sales tax revenue being offset by a decrease in multi-year capital improvement project funding.

In addition, the Public Safety Fire Services account had an increase of $3.6 million due to an increase in Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund or RPTTF, and overall assessed valuations of property values resulting in higher property tax collections.

The 2024/25 Mid-Year Budget report will be presented to Council by February of 2025.

The Mid-Year Budget Report may include funding options for Council to consider an allocation of unassigned reserves into reserve categories such as the Pension Trust fund or to pay down the CalPERS unfunded liability. In addition, staff will continue to monitor current economic impacts and operating expenses and request additional reserve funding if necessary.

MEASURE G SUMMARY
The Financial Advisory Commission oversees and audits the use of Measure G sales tax revenues and prepares the annual Measure G Sales Tax Oversight Report. The summary below provides a preview of the revenues and expenditures to date. The Measure G reserve balance ended the FY at $32,985,374.
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Fiscal Year (FY)
2016/17 Actual $ 1,462,650
2017/18 Actual 9,967,657
2018/19 Actual 10,958,118
2019/20 Actual 10,310,526
2020/21 Actual 12,594,389
2021/22 Actual 15,615,802
2022/23 Actual 16,088,087
2023/24 Actual 15,471,183
TOTAL 92,468,412 $
Fiscal
Year Operational Capital Reserves Total by Year
2016/17 Eisenhower Dr. Retention Basin 750,000
X-Park Funding 712,650 - 1,462,650
2017/18 Public Safety Fund 300,000
North La Quinta Landscape Improvements 1,802,576
Citywide Drainage Enhancements 2,407,373
La Quinta Village Road Diet Project 1,972,158
X-Park Funding 147,350
Alongi Building Improvements 800,000
SilverRock Event Site/ Alongi Building/ Retention Basin 1,453,850 Measure G Reserves 2017/18 1,084,350 9,967,657
2018/19 Public Safety Fund 850,000
Public Safety Contract Services 2,100,000
Citywide Drainage Enhancements 194,730
North La Quinta Landscape Improvements 2,129,613
SilverRock Event Site 1,300,000
Measure G Reserves 2018/19 4,383,775 10,958,118
2019/20 Public Safety Contract Services 2,750,000
Corporate Yard Administration/Crew Quarters 411,013
Highway 111 Corridor Improvements 1,000,000
North La Quinta Landscape Improvements 3,703,369
Village Art Plaza Promenade 310,000
Measure G Reserves 2019/20 2,136,144 10,310,526
2020/21 Public Safety Contract Services 4,545,000
X-Park Landscaping 275,000
Highway 111 Corridor Improvements 250,000
Measure G Reserves 2020/21 7,524,389 12,594,389
2021/22 Public Safety Contract Services 5,163,000
Landscape Renovation Improvements 1,408,356
Highway 111 Corridor Improvements 1,000,000
Fritz Burns Park Improvements 350,000
Allocate Advance Dune Palms Bridge Funding 7,468,061
Measure G Reserves 2021/22 226,385 15,615,802
2022/23 Public Safety Contract Services 5,100,000
Landscape Renovation Improvements 500,000
Sports Complex Lighting 300,000
Village Underground Utilities Feasibility 100,000
ADA Transition Plan Update 150,000
Village Parking Lot 500,000
Phase II Public Safety Camera System 1,797,000
Smart Infrastructure Feasibility 250,000
Highway 111 Corridor Improvements 1,000,000
Dune Palms Bridge Advance Funding Reimbursement (7,468,061) Measure G Reserves 2022/23 13,859,148 16,088,087
2023/24 Public Safety Contract Services 5,100,000
Highway 111 Corridor Improvements 1,000,000
Avenue 48 Art & Music Line 2,400,000
Fritz Burns Park Improvements 1,500,000
Highway 111 Event Site 500,000
Washington St. Connector to Arts & Music Line 1,200,000 Measure G Reserves 2023/24 3,771,183 15,471,183
TOTAL 25,908,000 $ $ 33,575,038 $ 32,985,374 $ 92,468,412 28% 36% 36%

MEASURE G REVENUES AND USES SUMMARY

REVENUES

MEASURE G USES
Project Description
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The FY 2023/24 Year-End Budget Report presents the City Council and residents with a comprehensive overview of key financial variances, reinforcing the City’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency.

Questions regarding this report may be directed to the Finance Department by calling 760-777-7150 or by email at [email protected].
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2022/23
Actuals
2023/24
Original Budget
2023/24
Final Budget
2023/24
Actuals
101 - GENERAL FUND
310 - Tax Revenues
101-0000-40310 Property Tax Revenue 3,098,566 3,200,000 3,308,000 3,517,075 101-0000-40311 No-Low City Property Tax 5,388,267 4,985,000 4,985,000 5,867,985 101-0000-40315 RPTTF Pass Through 2,736,932 2,860,000 3,260,000 3,296,679 101-0000-41320 State Sales Tax 12,799,992 12,700,000 12,205,000 12,170,477 101-0000-41326 Measure G Sales Tax 16,088,087 15,700,000 15,515,000 15,471,183 101-0000-41327 Document Transfer Tax 926,743 650,000 875,000 919,762 101-0000-41400 TOT - Hotels 9,772,760 8,700,000 9,400,000 9,280,952 101-0000-41401 TOT - Short Term Vac. Rentals 6,415,354 5,800,000 5,800,000 5,921,487 101-0000-41402 TOT - Bed and Breakfast 103,272 90,000 90,000 107,075 101-0000-41416 TOT - Resort Fees 396,342 375,000 375,000 373,321 101-0000-41505 Franchise Taxes - Burrtec 1,188,773 1,050,000 1,260,000 1,326,900 101-0000-41508 Southern California Gas Franchise 246,641 200,000 305,000 304,192 Fee
101-0000-41509 Cable Television Franchise Fee 677,929 675,000 625,000 639,750 101-0000-41510 Communications Franchise Fees 195,772 200,000 160,000 149,045 101-0000-41800 Property Tax in Lieu of VLF 5,110,569 5,445,000 5,483,000 5,584,194 310 - Tax Revenues Totals: 65,145,998 62,630,000 63,646,000 64,930,079 320 - Licenses & Permits
101-0000-41411 STVR Inspection Fee 2,275 2,000 2,000 1,625 101-0000-41415 STVR Registration Fee 962,500 940,000 940,000 933,250 101-0000-41600 Business Licenses 431,498 350,000 350,000 344,147 101-0000-41602 STVR Business Licenses 51,582 60,000 60,000 51,446 101-0000-41610 Film Permits 1,091 1,500 1,500 1,410
101-0000-42400 Building Permits 1,009,315 315,000 440,000 502,000 101-0000-42401 Plumbing Permits 175,858 72,000 102,000 106,736 101-0000-42402 Mechanical Permits 175,576 81,000 81,000 90,966 101-0000-42403 Electrical Permits 154,126 61,000 61,000 80,147 101-0000-42404 Miscellaneous Permits 340,078 170,000 215,000 234,912 101-0000-42405 Garage Sale Permits 4,540 5,000 5,000 5,520 101-0000-42408 Grading Permits 58,539 20,000 20,000 8,809 101-0000-42420 Fire Plan Review Fee 69,618 65,000 100,000 119,285 101-0000-42421 Fire Inspection Fee 142,218 100,000 70,000 53,776 101-0000-42430 Transportation Permits 578 2,000 2,000 1,220 101-0000-42431 Conditional Use Permits 63,591 21,000 21,000 20,061 101-0000-42433 Minor Use Permit 2,668 3,000 3,000 0
101-0000-42434 Sign Permit 26,076 17,000 17,000 20,786
101-0000-42435 Site Development Permit 76,941 55,000 55,000 84,883 101-0000-42436 Final Landscaping Plans 17,296 10,000 10,000 11,270 101-0000-42437 Development Agreement 3,446 6,800 6,800 9,049 101-0000-42439 Temporary Use Permit 1,656 3,000 3,000 7,490 101-0000-43632 Public Works Permits 212,483 150,000 125,000 123,763 101-0000-43638 NPDES Inspections 11,365 11,000 11,000 8,062 320 - Licenses & Permits Totals: 3,994,913 2,521,300 2,701,300 2,820,613 330 - Intergovernmental
101-0000-41710 State Gov't Revenue 203,682 0 0 0
101-0000-42500 Fire Service Credit 9,473,316 9,000,000 9,000,000 11,964,881 101-0000-43100 FEMA 33,247 0 0 0
101-0000-43633 CSA 152 Assessments 275,816 175,000 175,000 520,573 101-0000-43650 Contributions from Other Agencies 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 330 - Intergovernmental Totals: 9,989,060 9,178,000 9,178,000 12,488,454 340 - Charges for Services
101-0000-42200 Leisure Enrichment 13,313 11,000 11,000 25,280 101-0000-42210 Youth Sports 45,710 40,000 40,000 38,980 101-0000-42211 Adult Sports 8,207 5,000 5,000 4,850
101-0000-42212 Facility Rentals 7,959 10,000 10,000 14,401 101-0000-42213 Special Events 0 5,000 5,000 350
101-0000-42214 Wellness Center Leisure Enrichmen 16,556 10,000 10,000 30,784 t
101-0000-42216 Wellness Center Special Events 0 1,000 1,000 648 101-0000-42218 Wellness Center Memberships 88,602 50,000 80,000 113,575 101-0000-42300 Cash Over/Short 0 0 0 1,009
3,098,566 3,200,000 3,308,000 3,517,075
5,388,267 4,985,000 4,985,000 5,867,985
2,736,932 2,860,000 3,260,000 3,296,679
12,799,992 12,700,000 12,205,000 12,170,477
16,088,087 15,700,000 15,515,000 15,471,183
926,743 650,000 875,000 919,762
9,772,760 8,700,000 9,400,000 9,280,952
6,415,354 5,800,000 5,800,000 5,921,487
103,272 90,000 90,000 107,075
396,342 375,000 375,000 373,321
1,188,773 1,050,000 1,260,000 1,326,900
246,641 200,000 305,000 304,192
677,929 675,000 625,000 639,750
195,772 200,000 160,000 149,045
5,110,569 5,445,000 5,483,000 5,584,194
65,145,998 62,630,000 63,646,000 64,930,079
2,275 2,000 2,000 1,625
962,500 940,000 940,000 933,250
431,498 350,000 350,000 344,147
51,582 60,000 60,000 51,446
1,091 1,500 1,500 1,410
1,009,315 315,000 440,000 502,000
175,858 72,000 102,000 106,736
175,576 81,000 81,000 90,966
154,126 61,000 61,000 80,147
340,078 170,000 215,000 234,912
4,540 5,000 5,000 5,520
58,539 20,000 20,000 8,809
69,618 65,000 100,000 119,285
142,218 100,000 70,000 53,776
578 2,000 2,000 1,220
63,591 21,000 21,000 20,061
2,668 3,000 3,000 0
26,076 17,000 17,000 20,786
76,941 55,000 55,000 84,883
17,296 10,000 10,000 11,270
3,446 6,800 6,800 9,049
1,656 3,000 3,000 7,490
212,483 150,000 125,000 123,763
11,365 11,000 11,000 8,062
3,994,913 2,521,300 2,701,300 2,820,613
203,682 0 0 0
9,473,316 9,000,000 9,000,000 11,964,881
33,247 0 0 0
275,816 175,000 175,000 520,573
3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
9,989,060 9,178,000 9,178,000 12,488,454
13,313 11,000 11,000 25,280
45,710 40,000 40,000 38,980
8,207 5,000 5,000 4,850
7,959 10,000 10,000 14,401
0 5,000 5,000 350
16,556 10,000 10,000 30,784
0 1,000 1,000 648
88,602 50,000 80,000 113,575
0 0 0 1,009

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EXHIBIT A
2022/23
Actuals
2023/24
Original Budget
2023/24
Final Budget
2023/24
Actuals
101-0000-42303 NSF Charges 75 100 100 135
101-0000-42412 Minor Adjustment, Plan Checks 33,360 20,000 20,000 46,756 101-0000-42415 Tentative Tract Map 33,124 20,000 20,000 23,788 101-0000-42416 Digitization/Records Management 54,190 30,000 30,000 43,465 101-0000-42417 Modification by Applicant 1,975 2,500 2,500 3,686 101-0000-42440 Appeals - Permits, Licenses, Projec 750 1,500 1,500 2,000 ts, Bids
101-0000-42441 Planning Compliance Review 838 500 500 922 101-0000-42443 Zone Change 1,702 10,500 10,500 13,851
101-0000-42445 Environmental Assessment 12,254 7,000 7,000 3,158 101-0000-42446 General Plan Amendment 11,379 11,000 11,000 11,899 101-0000-42447 Home Occupations 6,658 7,000 7,000 7,985 101-0000-42448 Tentative Parcel Map 14,238 10,000 10,000 11,221 101-0000-42451 Specific Plan 5,194 12,000 12,000 12,736 101-0000-42456 Lot Exemption Fee 0 0 0 3,000
101-0000-42460 Pre-Application Review 6,069 8,000 8,000 22,955 101-0000-42600 Building Plan Check Fees 933,046 500,000 500,000 654,406 101-0000-42610 SMIP Fees 1,409 500 500 602
101-0000-42615 CBSC Administrative Fees 1,409 600 600 484 101-0000-42810 Public Works Dev. Plan Check Fee 223,062 160,000 320,000 370,662 101-0000-43631 CVMSHCP Admin Fee 5,911 2,500 2,500 1,418 101-0000-43635 VGPS TBID Admin Fee 31,868 27,500 27,500 29,416 340 - Charges for Services Totals: 1,558,859 963,200 1,153,200 1,494,422 350 - Fines, Forfeitures & Abatements
101-0000-42700 Administrative Citations 339,246 240,000 140,000 167,138 101-0000-42701 Lot Abatement 931 5,000 5,000 7,628
101-0000-42702 Vehicle Abatement 42,773 35,000 35,000 49,689 101-0000-42703 Vehicle Impound Fee 55,457 65,000 65,000 52,059 101-0000-42705 Motor Vehicle Code Fines 69,488 60,000 60,000 49,366 101-0000-42706 Parking Violations 22,702 35,000 35,000 12,861 101-0000-42707 Misc Fines 1,221 1,500 1,500 704
101-0000-42708 Graffiti Removal 8,071 9,000 9,000 8,165 101-0000-42709 False Alarm Fees - Police 19,222 10,000 40,000 46,053 101-0000-42710 False Alarm Fees - Fire 4,383 5,000 5,000 14,462 350 - Fines, Forfeitures & Abatements Totals: 563,495 465,500 395,500 408,126 360 - Use of Money & Property
101-0000-41900 Allocated Interest 2,865,841 1,700,000 4,200,000 5,467,129 101-0000-41910 GASB 31 Interest (893,437) 0 0 1,689,908 101-0000-41930 Interest Revenue 45,221 0 0 42,419
101-0000-42120 Lease Revenue 143,553 160,000 160,000 134,377 360 - Use of Money & Property Totals: 2,161,178 1,860,000 4,360,000 7,333,833 370 - Miscellaneous
101-0000-41410 Zoning Change Mitigation Fees 1,612,340 550,000 810,000 416,492 101-0000-41504 AMR Compliance 0 20,000 183,000 182,784
101-0000-41507 Burrtec Admin Cost Reimbursemen 66,614 110,000 135,000 135,146 t
101-0000-41920 Memorial Tree Revenue 1,000 0 0 1,000
101-0000-42000 Insurance Recoveries 46,299 5,000 5,000 912 101-0000-42140 Sales of Publications & Materials 640 100 100 0 101-0000-42301 Miscellaneous Revenue 113,339 60,000 60,000 54,882 101-0000-42305 Miscellaneous Reimbursements 168,735 75,000 195,000 207,685 101-0000-43505 Credit Card Fee Revenue 59,589 40,000 55,000 72,468 101-0000-45000 Sale of Other Assets 29,994 0 0 2,227
101-0000-48500 Extraordinary Gain 381,192 0 0 272,644
370 - Miscellaneous Totals: 2,479,742 860,100 1,443,100 1,346,240 75 100 100 135
33,360 20,000 20,000 46,756
33,124 20,000 20,000 23,788
54,190 30,000 30,000 43,465
1,975 2,500 2,500 3,686
750 1,500 1,500 2,000
838 500 500 922
1,702 10,500 10,500 13,851
12,254 7,000 7,000 3,158
11,379 11,000 11,000 11,899
6,658 7,000 7,000 7,985
14,238 10,000 10,000 11,221
5,194 12,000 12,000 12,736
0 0 0 3,000
6,069 8,000 8,000 22,955
933,046 500,000 500,000 654,406
1,409 500 500 602
1,409 600 600 484
223,062 160,000 320,000 370,662
5,911 2,500 2,500 1,418
31,868 27,500 27,500 29,416
1,558,859 963,200 1,153,200 1,494,422
339,246 240,000 140,000 167,138
931 5,000 5,000 7,628
42,773 35,000 35,000 49,689
55,457 65,000 65,000 52,059
69,488 60,000 60,000 49,366
22,702 35,000 35,000 12,861
1,221 1,500 1,500 704
8,071 9,000 9,000 8,165
19,222 10,000 40,000 46,053
4,383 5,000 5,000 14,462
563,495 465,500 395,500 408,126
2,865,841 1,700,000 4,200,000 5,467,129
(893,437) 0 0 1,689,908
45,221 0 0 42,419
143,553 160,000 160,000 134,377
2,161,178 1,860,000 4,360,000 7,333,833
1,612,340 550,000 810,000 416,492
0 20,000 183,000 182,784
66,614 110,000 135,000 135,146
1,000 0 0 1,000
46,299 5,000 5,000 912
640 100 100 0
113,339 60,000 60,000 54,882
168,735 75,000 195,000 207,685
59,589 40,000 55,000 72,468
29,994 0 0 2,227
381,192 0 0 272,644
2,479,742 860,100 1,443,100 1,346,240

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Actuals
2023/24
Original Budget
2023/24
Final Budget
2023/24
Actuals
380 - Transfers In
101-0000-49500 Transfers In 5,000,000 0 0 0
380 - Transfers In Totals: 5,000,000 0 0 0
101 - GENERAL FUND Totals: 90,893,246 78,478,100 82,877,100 90,821,766 5,000,000 0 0 0
5,000,000 0 0 0
90,893,246 78,478,100 82,877,100 90,821,766

CITY OF LA QUINTA

GENERAL FUND
FY 2023/24 YEAR-END BUDGET
Unaudited, final amounts to be reported in the FY 2023/24 financial statements Non-Cash Transactions
Adjusted Operating Revenues
512,245
91,405,491
(1,962,552)
88,859,214
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Actuals
2023/24
Original Budget
2023/24
Final Budget
2023/24
Actuals
1001 - City Council 312,671 317,900 322,900 318,006
Salaries and Benefits 245,737 282,400 282,400 271,614
Maintenance & Operations 66,934 35,500 40,500 46,392
1002 - City Manager 1,083,016 1,588,360 1,538,360 1,118,332 Salaries and Benefits 725,331 854,660 854,660 736,079
Contract Services 108,078 170,000 170,000 108,157
Maintenance & Operations 112,481 114,500 114,500 113,005 Other Expenses 58,927 300,000 250,000 11,890
Internal Service Charges 78,200 149,200 149,200 149,200 1003 - City Attorney 358,188 800,000 800,000 664,255
Contract Services 358,188 800,000 800,000 664,255
1004 - Human Resources 439,030 651,800 701,300 498,619
Salaries and Benefits 233,383 415,200 415,200 280,210
Contract Services 112,314 30,000 80,000 79,857
Maintenance & Operations 47,333 120,000 119,500 51,952
Internal Service Charges 46,000 86,600 86,600 86,600
1005 - City Clerk 996,957 1,169,670 1,174,770 1,033,021 Salaries and Benefits 590,870 737,070 742,170 711,986
Contract Services 242,931 225,000 223,200 126,996
Maintenance & Operations 28,548 37,200 39,000 23,640
Internal Service Charges 134,608 170,400 170,400 170,400 1006 - Finance 1,560,869 1,957,270 1,957,270 1,783,589
Salaries and Benefits 1,147,772 1,389,270 1,389,270 1,292,675 Contract Services 182,801 241,500 242,400 177,881
Maintenance & Operations 25,696 40,700 39,800 27,233
Internal Service Charges 204,600 285,800 285,800 285,800 1007 - Central Services 20,949,055 17,348,100 44,759,881 17,940,877 Salaries and Benefits 12,620,892 1,660,000 1,441,400 1,195,793 Maintenance & Operations 108,667 153,200 453,200 98,060 Capital Expenses 452,554 500,000 500,000 2,880
Internal Service Charges 822,300 875,900 875,900 875,900 Transfers Out 6,944,642 14,159,000 41,489,381 15,768,244 2001 - Police 16,244,512 18,583,800 18,618,300 16,251,852 Contract Services 16,077,040 18,302,000 18,320,500 15,922,569 Maintenance & Operations 7,689 15,000 15,000 6,625
Repair & Maintenance 60,540 172,500 172,500 171,834
Utilities 17,823 26,000 26,000 17,089
Capital Expenses 6,519 0 16,000 65,435
Internal Service Charges 74,900 68,300 68,300 68,300
2002 - Fire 7,702,139 9,889,120 10,247,120 9,021,870
Salaries and Benefits 197,817 176,020 176,020 156,023
Contract Services 7,033,798 9,137,000 9,137,000 8,511,221 Maintenance & Operations 122,699 167,500 166,150 81,436 Other Expenses 0 0 1,350 1,347
Utilities 84,211 134,000 134,000 90,423
Capital Expenses 77,014 115,000 473,000 21,820
Internal Service Charges 186,600 159,600 159,600 159,600 3001 - Community Services Administration 740,952 888,160 1,088,160 979,036 Salaries and Benefits 448,931 472,360 472,360 433,685
Contract Services 71,803 92,000 92,150 72,122
Maintenance & Operations 139,718 202,500 402,350 351,929 Internal Service Charges 80,500 121,300 121,300 121,300 3002 - Wellness Center Operations 717,948 837,870 907,870 863,041 Salaries and Benefits 559,481 495,970 565,970 546,845
312,671 317,900 322,900 318,006
245,737 282,400 282,400 271,614
66,934 35,500 40,500 46,392
1,083,016 1,588,360 1,538,360 1,118,332
725,331 854,660 854,660 736,079
108,078 170,000 170,000 108,157
112,481 114,500 114,500 113,005
58,927 300,000 250,000 11,890
78,200 149,200 149,200 149,200
358,188 800,000 800,000 664,255
358,188 800,000 800,000 664,255
439,030 651,800 701,300 498,619
233,383 415,200 415,200 280,210
112,314 30,000 80,000 79,857
47,333 120,000 119,500 51,952
46,000 86,600 86,600 86,600
996,957 1,169,670 1,174,770 1,033,021
590,870 737,070 742,170 711,986
242,931 225,000 223,200 126,996
28,548 37,200 39,000 23,640
134,608 170,400 170,400 170,400
1,560,869 1,957,270 1,957,270 1,783,589
1,147,772 1,389,270 1,389,270 1,292,675
182,801 241,500 242,400 177,881
25,696 40,700 39,800 27,233
204,600 285,800 285,800 285,800
20,949,055 17,348,100 44,759,881 17,940,877
12,620,892 1,660,000 1,441,400 1,195,793
108,667 153,200 453,200 98,060
452,554 500,000 500,000 2,880
822,300 875,900 875,900 875,900
6,944,642 14,159,000 41,489,381 15,768,244
16,244,512 18,583,800 18,618,300 16,251,852
16,077,040 18,302,000 18,320,500 15,922,569
7,689 15,000 15,000 6,625
60,540 172,500 172,500 171,834
17,823 26,000 26,000 17,089
6,519 0 16,000 65,435
74,900 68,300 68,300 68,300
7,702,139 9,889,120 10,247,120 9,021,870
197,817 176,020 176,020 156,023
7,033,798 9,137,000 9,137,000 8,511,221
122,699 167,500 166,150 81,436
0 0 1,350 1,347
84,211 134,000 134,000 90,423
77,014 115,000 473,000 21,820
186,600 159,600 159,600 159,600
740,952 888,160 1,088,160 979,036
448,931 472,360 472,360 433,685
71,803 92,000 92,150 72,122
139,718 202,500 402,350 351,929
80,500 121,300 121,300 121,300
717,948 837,870 907,870 863,041
559,481 495,970 565,970 546,845

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GENERAL FUND

EXPENSE SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT

EXHIBIT B
FY 2023/24 YEAR-END BUDGET
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Actuals
2023/24
Original Budget
2023/24
Final Budget
2023/24
Actuals
Contract Services 24,849 30,000 45,000 41,798
Maintenance & Operations 33,718 64,200 49,200 36,267
Capital Expenses 0 130,000 130,000 120,432
Internal Service Charges 99,900 117,700 117,700 117,700 3003 - Recreation Programs & Special Events 1,099,230 1,578,150 1,671,150 1,233,529 Salaries and Benefits 200,323 207,750 300,750 274,114
Contract Services 474,543 640,000 640,000 541,334
Maintenance & Operations 379,664 682,000 682,000 369,681 Internal Service Charges 44,700 48,400 48,400 48,400
3005 - Parks Maintenance 3,107,294 4,144,950 4,297,450 4,113,554 Salaries and Benefits 418,129 463,250 463,250 466,872
Contract Services 729,648 935,000 935,000 808,214
Maintenance & Operations 803,016 984,600 1,109,100 1,053,590 Utilities 453,101 505,600 533,600 528,379
Internal Service Charges 703,400 1,256,500 1,256,500 1,256,500 3007 - Marketing & Community Relations 1,648,064 1,814,660 1,864,660 1,850,681 Salaries and Benefits 160,546 194,360 194,360 268,528
Contract Services 481,020 487,000 548,000 519,914
Maintenance & Operations 960,497 1,098,600 1,087,600 1,027,539 Internal Service Charges 46,000 34,700 34,700 34,700
3008 - Public Buildings 1,504,048 1,715,750 1,795,750 1,670,209 Salaries and Benefits 557,885 678,050 678,050 624,006
Contract Services 208,330 279,500 279,500 222,069
Maintenance & Operations 257,246 253,700 253,700 224,060 Utilities 223,587 203,000 283,000 298,573
Internal Service Charges 257,000 301,500 301,500 301,500 6001 - Design & Development Administration 771,529 811,600 811,600 709,446 Salaries and Benefits 427,755 457,200 457,200 366,628
Contract Services 162,361 160,000 160,000 150,354
Maintenance & Operations 4,313 10,700 10,700 8,764
Internal Service Charges 177,100 183,700 183,700 183,700 6002 - Planning 652,601 707,400 717,400 560,046
Salaries and Benefits 417,922 445,900 455,900 405,712
Contract Services 146,180 150,000 150,000 49,563
Maintenance & Operations 19,500 24,900 24,900 18,171
Internal Service Charges 69,000 86,600 86,600 86,600
6003 - Building 1,386,587 1,398,700 1,523,700 1,521,525 Salaries and Benefits 619,142 810,200 810,200 815,171
Contract Services 491,810 290,000 415,000 411,429
Maintenance & Operations 7,935 8,800 8,800 5,225
Internal Service Charges 267,700 289,700 289,700 289,700 6004 - Code Compliance/Animal Control 1,571,807 1,713,340 1,546,678 Salaries and Benefits 786,495 814,440 748,874
Contract Services 421,802 493,500 500,500 408,812
Maintenance & Operations 11,310 24,800 24,800 8,392
Internal Service Charges 352,200 380,600 380,600 380,600 6005 - Public Safety Administration 0 322,300 331,800 123,967 Salaries and Benefits 0 264,300 264,300 62,451
Maintenance & Operations 0 6,000 15,500 9,516
Internal Service Charges 0 52,000 52,000 52,000
6006 - The Hub 996,706 1,341,700 1,382,200 1,246,383
Salaries and Benefits 749,203 1,066,900 1,066,900 940,723 Contract Services 58,115 0 40,500 40,373
Maintenance & Operations 5,489 15,000 15,000 5,488
24,849 30,000 45,000 41,798
33,718 64,200 49,200 36,267
0 130,000 130,000 120,432
99,900 117,700 117,700 117,700
1,099,230 1,578,150 1,671,150 1,233,529
200,323 207,750 300,750 274,114
474,543 640,000 640,000 541,334
379,664 682,000 682,000 369,681
44,700 48,400 48,400 48,400
3,107,294 4,144,950 4,297,450 4,113,554
418,129 463,250 463,250 466,872
729,648 935,000 935,000 808,214
803,016 984,600 1,109,100 1,053,590
453,101 505,600 533,600 528,379
703,400 1,256,500 1,256,500 1,256,500
1,648,064 1,814,660 1,864,660 1,850,681
160,546 194,360 194,360 268,528
481,020 487,000 548,000 519,914
960,497 1,098,600 1,087,600 1,027,539
46,000 34,700 34,700 34,700
1,504,048 1,715,750 1,795,750 1,670,209
557,885 678,050 678,050 624,006
208,330 279,500 279,500 222,069
257,246 253,700 253,700 224,060
223,587 203,000 283,000 298,573
257,000 301,500 301,500 301,500
771,529 811,600 811,600 709,446
427,755 457,200 457,200 366,628
162,361 160,000 160,000 150,354
4,313 10,700 10,700 8,764
177,100 183,700 183,700 183,700
652,601 707,400 717,400 560,046
417,922 445,900 455,900 405,712
146,180 150,000 150,000 49,563
19,500 24,900 24,900 18,171
69,000 86,600 86,600 86,600
1,386,587 1,398,700 1,523,700 1,521,525
619,142 810,200 810,200 815,171
491,810 290,000 415,000 411,429
7,935 8,800 8,800 5,225
267,700 289,700 289,700 289,700
1,571,807 1,713,340 1,546,678
786,495 814,440 3814,440 748,874
421,802 493,500 500,500 408,812
11,310 24,800 24,800 8,392
352,200 380,600 380,600 380,600
0 322,300 331,800 123,967
0 264,300 264,300 62,451
0 6,000 15,500 9,516
0 52,000 52,000 52,000
996,706 1,341,700 1,382,200 1,246,383
749,203 1,066,900 1,066,900 940,723
58,115 0 40,500 40,373
5,489 15,000 15,000 5,488

CITY OF LA QUINTA

GENERAL FUND

EXPENSE SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT
FY 2023/24 YEAR-END BUDGET
Unaudited, final amounts to be reported in the FY 2023/24 financial statements 1,720,340
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2022/23
Actuals
2023/24
Original Budget
2023/24
Final Budget
2023/24
Actuals
Internal Service Charges 183,900 259,800 259,800 259,800 7001 - Public Works Administration 625,176 821,900 821,900 686,074 Salaries and Benefits 527,426 597,400 597,400 564,223
Contract Services 500 100,000 100,000 0
Maintenance & Operations 5,250 9,000 9,000 6,352
Internal Service Charges 92,000 115,500 115,500 115,500 7002 - Public Works Development Services 413,090 532,900 532,900 429,434 Salaries and Benefits 156,072 185,200 185,200 169,992
Contract Services 166,779 255,000 255,000 170,306
Maintenance & Operations 2,339 5,500 5,500 1,936
Internal Service Charges 87,900 87,200 87,200 87,200
7003 - Streets- Traffic 474,366 885,750 885,750 411,774 Salaries and Benefits 257,948 361,100 361,100 163,676
Contract Services 63,383 360,000 360,000 107,074
Maintenance & Operations 65,600 73,050 73,050 53,580
Other Expenses 18,434 5,000 5,000 0
Utilities 0 0 0 845
Internal Service Charges 69,000 86,600 86,600 86,600
7006 - Engineering Services 646,511 1,007,600 1,404,100 786,850 Salaries and Benefits 241,985 360,700 360,700 345,257
Contract Services 300,994 550,000 748,180 192,626
Maintenance & Operations 5,802 10,300 12,120 10,001
Other Expenses 28,731 0 196,500 152,366
Internal Service Charges 69,000 86,600 86,600 86,600
GENERAL FUND EXPENSES 66,002,347 72,828,750 67,362,648
183,900 259,800 259,800 259,800
625,176 821,900 821,900 686,074
527,426 597,400 597,400 564,223
500 100,000 100,000 0
5,250 9,000 9,000 6,352
92,000 115,500 115,500 115,500
413,090 532,900 532,900 429,434
156,072 185,200 185,200 169,992
166,779 255,000 255,000 170,306
2,339 5,500 5,500 1,936
87,900 87,200 87,200 87,200
474,366 885,750 885,750 411,774
257,948 361,100 361,100 163,676
63,383 360,000 360,000 107,074
65,600 73,050 73,050 53,580
18,434 5,000 5,000 0
0 0 0 845
69,000 86,600 86,600 86,600
646,511 1,007,600 1,404,100 786,850
241,985 360,700 360,700 345,257
300,994 550,000 748,180 192,626
5,802 10,300 12,120 10,001
28,731 0 196,500 152,366
69,000 86,600 86,600 86,600
66,002,347 72,828,750 67,362,648

CITY OF LA QUINTA

GENERAL FUND

EXPENSE SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT
FY 2023/24 YEAR-END BUDGET
Unaudited, final amounts to be reported in the FY 2023/24 financial statements 101,876,631
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Project # Project Name General Fund Measure G TOTAL
111205 Dune Palms Bridge Improvements 3,677,702 - 3,677,702 2324DRA Citywide Drainage Enhancements 1,887,492 - 1,887,492 2324ADA ADA Improvements 59,650 - 59,650
2324PMP Pavement Management 566,536 - 566,536
2324STI Sidewalk Improvements 52,247 - 52,247
201603 Landscape Renovations 190,435 1,990,695 2,181,130 201606 Civic Center Campus Lake 494,771 - 494,771
201805 Corporate Yard Admin. Offices & Crew Quarters - 352,415 352,415 201901 Village Art Plaza Promenade & Cultural Campus - 308,208 308,208 201905 Highway 111 Corridor - 3,152,140 3,152,140
201908 Citywide Catch Basin Modifications 250,000 - 250,000 202007 SilverRock Retention Basin Soil Stabilization (13,711) - (13,711) 202102 Fritz Burns Park Improvements 1,000,000 1,794,683 2,794,683 202108 FY 21/22 PMP Slurry Seal Improvements (1,100,076) - (1,100,076) 202201 Avenue 50 Pavement Rehabilitation 178,131 - 178,131 202202 City Hall Capacity Improvements 550,000 - 550,000 202204 Sports Complex Lighting Replacement - 259,945 259,945 202206 Village Utilities Undergrounding Project 9,249 (17,515) (8,266) 202209 ADA Transition Plan Update - 150,000 150,000
202211 Village Parking Lot - 500,000 500,000
202212 Phase II Camera System - 1,651,056 1,651,056
202213 Smart Infrastructure Improvements Feasibility Study - 248,263 248,263 202217 Storm Drain Maintenance 674,488 - 674,488
202230 Cove Trails Parking Lot Improvements 6,591 - 6,591 202308 X Park Building ADA Improvements 349,463 - 349,463 202309 Washington St Connector to Art & Music Line - 1,199,650 1,199,650 202322 Eisenhower Retention Basin Slope Repair (7,244) - (7,244) 202315 FY 22/23 Pavement Management Plan 139,141 - 139,141 202316 FY 23/24 Pavement Management Plan 969,839 - 969,839 SAVINGS Prior CIP Project Savings 107,289 - 107,289
999902 Jefferson Interchange 34,987 - 34,987
TOTAL 10,076,979 $ $ 11,589,540 $ 21,666,520
47% 53% 100%
(Negative balances represent temporary funding until grants are received)

GENERAL FUND
Capital Improvement Project Carryovers from 2023/24 to 2024/25

CITY OF LA QUINTA

EXHIBIT C
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Description/Program Account Number Account Name Estimated Revised Marketing efforts to attract group business to hotels 101-1007-60536 TOT Resort Rebate Program $ 350,000 $ 350,000 Fire Ladder Truck purchase 101-2002-80101 Machinery & Equipment $ 400,000 $ 400,000 Sidewalk repair/maintenance 101-7003-60103 Professional Services $ 150,000 $ 150,000 $ 900,000 $ 900,000
Emergency Road Repair 201-7003-72111 Road Improvements $ 500,000 $ 200,000 Heavy machinery/equipment purchase 201-7003-80100 Machinery & Equipment $ 450,000 $ 450,000 Painting exterior of Library 202-3004-72110 Building Improvements $ 150,000 $ 150,000 Median upgrades 215-7004-60431 Materials/Supplies $ 400,000 $ 125,000 Tree maintenance 215-7004-60673 Tree Maintenance/Palm Trees $ 400,000 $ 450,000 Dune Palms Mobile Estates improvements 241-9104-72110 Building/Site Improvements $ 500,000 $ 250,000 Homelessness assistance 243-0000-60532 Homelessness Assistance $ - $ 50,000 Affordable housing programs 249-0000-80050 Affordable Housing Project Development $ - $ 200,000
Vehicle upgrades 501-0000-60675 Parts, Accessories, and Upfits $ 130,000 $ 130,000 Painting/repairs 501-0000-71103 City Bldg Repl/Repair $ 175,000 $ 175,000 Heavy machinery/equipment purchase 501-0000-80100 Machinery & Equipment $ 145,000 $ 500,000 IT upgrades- audio visual 502-0000-80100 Machinery & Equipment $ - $ 150,000 Park supplies and upgrades 503-0000-71060 Parks $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 3,550,000 $ 3,530,000
$ 4,450,000 $ 4,430,000
Revised Continuing Appropriations/Carryovers from 2023/24 to 2024/25

GENERAL FUND CARRYOVERS

SPECIAL FUNDS CARRYOVERS

TOTAL CARRYOVERS FOR ALL FUNDS
NOTE: In June 2024 when the budget is adopted, all carryovers are estimates based on projected invoices to end fiscal year 2023/24. Upon completion of the final audit, Finance verifies account balances and makes additional carryover recommendations based on current budgetary needs.

In no event shall a carryover exceed the revised per account amount above.

AMENDED CARRYOVERS
Estimated carryovers from the 2023/24 to 2024/25 budget were estimated based on projected invoices in the Spring of 2024. Upon completion of the final audit, Finance verifies account balances and carryovers and amended carryovers will be added to the 2024/25 budget.

EXHIBIT D
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City of La Quinta
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: February 18, 2025

STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: DISCUSS LA QUINTA’S ELECTRICAL CAPACITY AND IMPERIAL

IRRIGATION DISTRICT ENERGY UPGRADES

RECOMMENDATION
Discuss La Quinta’s electrical capacity and Imperial Irrigation District energy upgrades.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
 Imperial Irrigation District (IID) power distribution substations in La Quinta are nearing or have reached capacity and need to be expanded or upgraded for both existing customers and new developments, including affordable housing projects.  IID’s policy is that growth pays for growth, and if there isn’t enough electrical capacity for new projects, IID requires developers to pay for electrical substation upgrades estimated to cost more than $20 million per 50-megawatt upgrade.  The City has been working with IID and affected developers on a cost-sharing agreement that was delayed when IID said it would not support expanding the substation at Avenue 58, which would benefit La Quinta’s current and future ratepayers.
 Addressing the energy equipment needs was ranked as No. 1 priority by residents attending the February 6, 2025, annual Community Workshop and echoed by the Financial Advisory Commission (FAC) on February 12, 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT – As this item is for discussion only, there is no fiscal impact.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Under a 99-year Compromise Agreement entered into with the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) in 1934, IID has been the electrical service provider for La Quinta and neighboring cities in the Coachella Valley for over 90 years but has not planned for the valley’s growing electrical needs.

IID power distribution substations in La Quinta are nearing or have reached capacity and need to be expanded or upgraded for both existing customers and new developments, STUDY SESSION ITEM NO. 1
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including affordable housing projects. Today, the Coachella Valley makes up more than 60% of IID’s energy ratepayers.

When the substations were first built in the La Quinta service area, it was expected that they would be adequate for build out of the city. But existing ratepayers are using at least 30% more energy than 20 or 30 years ago due to electrification mandates by the State, increased sales of electric vehicles, and an increase in year-round residents.

IID has approved a 109% residential rate increase spread out over three years, where the rate per kilowatt hour will go from $0.1169 to $0.2438. The increase will pay for higher service costs and up to $1.3 billion in upgrades to aging infrastructure, but not for new distribution substations that increase electrical capacity for existing customers and new development.

IID’s policy is that growth pays for growth, and if there isn’t enough electrical capacity for new projects, IID requires developers to pay for electrical substation upgrade estimated to cost more than $20 million per 50-megawatt upgrade.

Over the last year, staff held meetings with developers, with projects in various stages of the development process, to discuss developer and City participation in sharing the cost for adding capacity at the Avenue 58 substation.

A cost-sharing agreement between the City, developers, and IID was in the works, but IID pulled the upgrade to the Avenue 58 substation as an option when the Coachella Valley Energy Commission (CVEC) expressed a desire to transition to a standalone utility provider. The CVEC ultimately supported the formation of the Coachella Valley Power Agency (CVPA) Joint Powers Authority (JPA) in the IID service area. In December 2024, Council also voiced support for forming the CVPA JPA.

IID has proposed a solution further east that would involve two substations outside of La Quinta’s boundaries with a combined 200-megawatt capacity, amounting to a 15- to 20- year solution at an estimated cost of $80 million. This project would involve more than 25 developers with projects in the La Quinta and Riverside County to participate in a costsharing agreement which is a huge undertaking. One of the substations would be at Avenue 64 and Van Buren Street but the second substation location at Avenue 53 and Monroe Street is only proposed, which leaves developers with unknowns. Many of the developers have repeatedly requested that the Avenue 58 substation upgrade be reconsidered.

The Marshall substation at Avenue 50 and Washington Street also needs a new transformer to meet the growing needs of existing customers, the expansion of St. Francis of Assisi Church, tenant improvements at Washington Park commercial center as well as infill development within the area. With the Marshall substation operating beyond its design capacity, which is typically 80% of rated capacity, IID’s “will serve” letters for development projects impose a condition to upgrade transformer banks which in the case of the Marshall Station can cost in excess of $10 million. 342 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
In consideration of rising costs and 3- to 4-year lead times for new transformers and switch gear it is crucial that the City act now to implement a cost-sharing agreement with developers and IID that includes reimbursement provisions that the City be paid back over time as additional developments or projects come forward. At its February 12, 2025, meeting, the FAC discussed the use of Measure G reserves to fund a cost-sharing agreement, with the stipulation that the City be reimbursed.

ALTERNATIVES
As this item is for discussion only, no alternatives are recommended.

Prepared by: Sherry Barkas, Marketing and Communications Specialist Approved by: Jon McMillen, City Manager
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STVR QUARTERLY REPORT
OCTOBER 1, 2024 - DECEMBER 31, 2024

THE STVR PROGRAM CONSISTS OF PERMITTING, LICENSING,

TAX COLLECTION, AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT

PERMITTING
The City Clerk's Office issues all new and
renewed STVR permits and related business
licenses, handles Transient Occupancy Tax
(TOT) collections, and assists STVR property
owners with keeping their property in
compliance with the STVR program.

Number of STVR Permits:

December 2024
Total STVR Permits: 1,258
63 47
1,148
Homeshares Primary Residence General Permits
0 500
1000
Figure 1
(Estate Permits: 71)
Active STVR Permits by Area - 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024:

Table 1
Enclosed at the
end of this
report as
Attachment 2 is
a list of Active
STVR Permits
categorized by
Development.

Section 3.25.055 of the La Quinta Municipal
Code imposes a permanent ban on issuing
new STVR permits in General and Primary
permit categories. STVR permits in these
categories can only be issued to properties
located in Exempt areas.

STVR Exempt areas are depicted in
Attachment 1.

STVR Homeshare permits are not subject to
the permanent ban as of January 4, 2024.

DEPARTMENTAL REPORT ITEM NO. 3
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COMPLIANCE
The Code Compliance Department handles all
compliance related matters for the STVR
program, which includes managing complaints,
conducting investigations, and taking
enforcement actions, such as issuing notices of
violations, administrative citations, and STVR
permit suspensions.
2023 & 2024 STVR Complaints Citywide by Area
13 34
19 13
10 48
13 3
16 24
7 9
18 30
1 1
26 49
9 10
28 23
6 12
25 28
8 13
21 46
2 7
1 6
4 9
11 6
34 1
North LQ Mid LQ Cove South LQ (PGA West) Exempt Areas
Q-1 2023
Q-2 2023
Q-3 2023
Q-4 2023
Q-1 2024
Q-2 2024
Q-3 2024
Q-4 2024
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Complaints:
81 141
Figure 2
47 The STVR program features a 24/7 STVR Hotline available to residents to call and report complaints of potential issues regarding STVR properties. These calls are answered by City staff or the call center vendor (see attached Picture-Chart included as Attachment 3), and each call is directed accordingly to a Code Enforcement Officer or the Local Contact on file for the STVR property. All complaints can be reported anonymously. 24/7 STVR Hotline: (760) 777-7157
Figure 2 above shows the complaints received citywide for each Area in 2023 and 2024, which have remained generally consistent.
54 88
153
56 24
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Figure 3
YOY Quartly Complaints: 2022 - 2024
71 129
56 30
81 141
47 54
88 153
56 24
2022 2023 2024
Q-1 Q-2 Q-3 Q-4
0 50
100
150
2024 Complaints:

Permitted vs. Unpermitted
21 42 44
9 67
111
12 15
Permitted Unpermitted
Q-1 2024 Q-2 2024 Q-3 2024 Q-4 2024
0 25
50 75
100
Figure 3 details the the
complaint data for 2024
as it applies to permitted
vs. unpermitted STVR
properties.

Figure 4
Figure 4 shows the yearover-year quarterly
comparison of citywide
STVR complaints for
2022, 2023, and 2024.

Figure 3 above shows that 64% of complaints received for 2024 were for unpermitted STVR properties.

Figure 4 shows the number of complaints in 2022, 2023, and 2024 have remained generally consistent.
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Citations:
2023 & 2024 STVR Citations:

Permitted vs. Unpermitted
1 5 5 4 3
10 3 1
36 49
9 5
10 22
5 Permitted Citations Unpermitted Citations
Q-1 2023Q-2 2023Q-3 2023Q-4 2023Q-1 2024Q-2 2024Q-3 2024Q-4 2024 0 25
50 2023 & 2024 STVR Citations:

Administrative vs. Disturbance
37 53
10 6
11 22
5 1
4 3
2 10
3 1
Administrative Citations Disturbance Citations
Q-1 2023Q-2 2023Q-3 2023Q-4 2023Q-1 2024Q-2 2024Q-3 2024Q-4 2024 0 25
50 Figure 5
Figure 6
Disturbance - the majority of disturbance compliance activities are due to noise, generally caused by large events or gatherings, children running/screaming/laughing, popping balloons, construction, slamming doors, etc. Other complaints include excessive parking, bright lights, trash, unsecured pool access, unmaintained yard, etc.

Administrative - the overwhelming majority of administrative compliance matters are related to operating/advertising without an STVR permit or business license, or failure to display the STVR permit number on listings. Others include incorrect or missing occupancy limit advertised on listings, failure to report/remit transient occupancy tax, etc.

Figure 6 shows the vast majority
of citations were issued for
administrative matters, primarily
for operating and/or advertising
without an STVR permit:
- 70% in 2024
- 93% in 2023
Figure 5 shows the vast
majority of citations in
2023 and 2024 were
issued to unpermitted
properties:
- 69% in 2024
- 87% in 2023
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TAXES, FEES &

STVR PROGRAM
COSTS
The STVR program collects Transient
Occupancy Tax (TOT), fees for citations
and inspections, and all program operating
costs such as STVR permit and business
licensing fees.

Table 2 *Citation Fine Collections are current as of January 9, 2025 TOT is a 10% tax due to the City each month on all STVR stays of 30-days or less.

Permit and licensing fees and fine collections covered STVR program operational costs in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

TOT collections remained steady years (2021 -2024).

Table 2 below provides an overview of the annual STVR program revenues for calendar years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
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STVR Exempt Areas
Development Name Exemption
Homewood Suites
La Quinta Desert Villas - Center Pointe Tourist Commercial District Legacy Villas Tourist Commercial District & Development Agreement La Quinta Resort including Spa & Tennis Villas Tourist Commercial District & Adjacent to TC District Embassy Suites (Casitas Las Rosas)
Village Commercial
SilverRock Resort I Talus
Club at Coral Mountain
Signature at PGA West (Haciendas)
Puerta Azul
Village Commercial District
Village Commercial District
Tourist Commercial District/ SilverRock Resort Specific Plan Development Agreement (Ordinance No. 613)
Tourist Commercial District
Entitlement Approval
Southwest corner Avenue 62 & Madison St Tourist Commercial District - Undeveloped Northwest corner Avenue 64 & Madison St Tourist Commercial District - Undeveloped Polo Villas Residences
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Development Agreement (Ordinance No. 617)
Large Lot Qualified & Certified; Resolution No. 2024-011 Large Lot Qualified & Certified; Resolution No. 2024-012 D City Boundary
• STVR Exempt Area
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City Areas
• North La Quinta
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ATTACHMENT 1
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Acacia 11 The Cove 227
Bella Vista 9 Large Lot Qualified & Certified 1
Cactus Flower 10 Cove Total STVR Permits 228
Del Rey 3
Desert Pride 11
Indian Springs Neighborhood 6 Avenida La Fonda Neighborhood (Desert Club TR Unit 2) 2 La Quinta Del Oro (Not Gated) 7 Calle Fortuna Neighborhood (Desert Club TR Unit 1) 3 La Quinta Highlands 14 Desert Club Estates (Desert Club TR Unit 5) 16 Marbella 4 Enclave 1
Monticello 11 Haciendas at La Quinta 1
Quinterra 2 Highland Palms Neighborhood 14
Rancho Ocotillo 3 Montero Estates (No HOA) 1
Sonrisa 7 Large Lot Qualified & Certified 1
Topaz 11 Renaissance 1
Vista Grande 3 Sagebrush Neighborhood (Desert Club Manor TR 1) 6 Westward Ho/Westward Shadows 1 Santa Rosa Cove 42
Westward Isle 1 Seasons at La Quinta (Residential) 1
North La Quinta Total STVR Permits: 114 Mid La Quinta Total STVR Permits: 89 Casitas Las Rosas 73
Homewood Suites (La Quinta Desert Villas) 1
Legacy Villas 213
Estates at La Quinta 1 Merv Griffin Estate 1
La Quinta Fairways 4 PGA West:Signature 155
PGA West: Fairways 91 Polo Villas 18
PGA West: Res I 128 Puerta Azul 39
PGA West: Res II 57 Spa Villas at LQ Resort 10
Village at the Palms 3 Tennis Villas 33
South La Quinta Total STVR Permits: 284 Exempt Total STVR Permits 543 *This information is current as of December 31, 2024 and is updated on a quarterly basis Number of Permitted STVR Properties per Development
1,258 Active STVR Permits as of 12/31/2024*
North La Quinta Cove
Mid La Quinta
Exempt
South La Quinta
ATTACHMENT 2
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**SHERIFF MAY BE DISPATCHED AT ANY TIME DEPENDING ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CALL *IF THE CODE OFFICER IS UNAVAILABLE OR UNABLE TO RETURN CALLS IMMEDIATELY, HOTLINE CALLS ARE FORWARDED TO THE HOTLINE VENDOR UNTIL

THE CODE OFFICER BECOMES AVAILABLE

CALL TO HOTLINE IS

RECEIVED
24/7 STVR HOTLINE - (760) 777-7157
HOTLINE CALLS EXTENDED-BUSINESS HOURS:

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (MONDAY)

HOTLINE VENDOR ANSWERS CALL

AND GATHERS COMPLAINT AND

PROPERTY INFORMATION FROM
CALLER

CITY CONTRACTED SECURITY PATROL
OFFICER IS DISPATCHED TO PROPERTY.

DEPENDING ON SITUATION, LOCAL
CONTACT MAY BE CALLED**
ALL CALLS MADE TO THE 24/7 STVR HOTLINE ARE ROUTED ACCORDINGLY DEPENDING ON THE

DAY/TIME OF THE CALL AS SHOWN BELOW
HOTLINE CALLS BUSINESS-HOURS:

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM OR SATURDAY: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

CITY CODE OFFICER IS DISPATCHED TO
PROPERTY. DEPENDING ON SITUATION,
LOCAL CONTACT MAY BE CALLED**

CITY CODE COMPLIANCE ANSWERS

THE CALL AND GATHERS COMPLAINT

AND PROPERTY INFORMATION FROM
CALLER*

HOTLINE VENDOR ANSWERS CALL AND

GATHERS COMPLAINT AND PROPERTY

INFORMATION FROM CALLER

HOTLINE VENDOR CONTACTS LOCAL

CONTACT ON FILE FOR STVR PROPERTY

TO ADDRESS COMPLAINT OR SHERIFF'S

DEPARTMENT IF NEEDED
HOTLINE CALLS AFTER-HOURS:

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 4:30 PM - 8:00 AM OR SUNDAY - MONDAY: 2:00 AM - 8:00 AM (MONDAY)

CALL TO HOTLINE IS

RECEIVED

CALL TO HOTLINE IS

RECEIVED
ATTACHMENT 3
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DEPARTMENTAL REPORT ITEM NO. 4

COMMUNITY SERVICES

QUARTERLY REPORT
Wellness Center, LQ Library, LQ Museum, and Creation Station October 1 – December 31, 2024
Community Programs & Social Services
Wellness Center, FIND Food Distribution, Fritz Burns Pool, & Sports Wellness Center provided fitness, recreation, and hiking programs to 11,887 participants/fitness members (10,583 fitness gym participants; and 1,304 program participants for SRR Resident Cards, Yoga, Pilates, Ballroom Dance, Nidra Meditation & Sound, Love & Love Tennis, Social Bridge, Monday Movies, Mah Jongg, Ukulele, Dominoes, and Quilting for Good Times). Social service offerings such as the Riverside County Cool/Warm Center, HICAP, Read with Me, Bilhartz Insurance, DAP Health, and FIND Outreach were available to the public.

Desert Recreation District (DRD) served 1,321 participants (554 for open/lap swim, youth swim lessons, Adaptive Swim lessons; Parent & Me lessons; 197 Water Aerobics; 512 Senior Splash; 40 Floating Pumpkin Patch and 18 Poolside with Santa) at Fritz Burns Pool programs/classes.

Youth sports programs had 43,285 total participants (players, spectators, coaches) for AYSO (soccer – 27,900), Friday Night Lights (flag football – 1,780), La Quinta Youth Sports Association (baseball – 7,995), and Palm Desert La Quinta (tackle football/cheer 5,610).

Practices and league games are held at La Quinta Park, Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School, and the La Quinta Sports Complex. Open Court Time volleyball and basketball programs, a City of La Quinta partnership with Desert Recreation District, had a total of 53 participants at the La Quinta Boys & Girls Club Gym.

In partnership with FIND Food Bank, distributed 25,845 pounds of food (food packages/boxes of dry goods and produce) to 808 persons at Coral Mountain, Hadley Villas, Vista Dunes, Washington Street Apartments, and Wolff Waters; FIND also provides mobile pantries for food distribution two times per month at Horizon High School and La Quinta Library Parking Lot. 353
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La Quinta Library
• Attendance: 25,120+ persons visited and participated in various programs; 48,100+ items were circulated; 5,500+ participated in various programs, meetings, and events. During this quarter there were 6,148 reference questions, 1,605 computer sessions, and 9,969 wireless sessions. • Events: Festival of Frights (Spooky Walk Thru, performances by Children’s Playtime Productions, cast of Beetlejuice Jr., crafts, inflatable corn maze, and caricatures); LQHS Homecoming Parade, Big Toys 4 Little Toys Car Show and CHiPs for Kids toy drive and Noteworthy Puppets family puppet show. • Programs: Baby/Toddler Storytimes; Sensory Hour, Library Birthday Party, Teen Anime Café, Level Up LQ, Graphic Novel Club, Read the World, Readers Club, Pagemaster's Book Club, Page Turners Book Club, Chess Club, and Adult Speaker Series.

Circulation/ Programs/ Events
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La Quinta Creation Station
• Attendance: 1,040 people participated in various programs/services. • Memberships: 26 new memberships; 106 active memberships. • Programs: MakerCraft (Spooky Season Magic Potions, Sonic & Friends Needle Felting, Maker Winter Carnival, Spooky Candle Making, and Paper Circuit Holiday Cards), Fiber Arts Bootcamp (Crochet Spider Web Throw, Scrap Fabric Wreath, and Graphic Yarn Embroidery), and MakerSpace Camps (Laser Cut: Spooky Projector Lantern and 3D Printing & TinkerCAD).

Makerspace Programs/Services/Memberships
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La Quinta Museum
• Attendance: 1,946 visitors/participants.
• Exhibits: Abandoned Planes, Trains, and Automobiles; Brilliant Expanses/ Fading Vision; LQ Legends:

The Fisherman Steps; Dia de Muertos Cigar Box Altars; and Spotlight: Hearing the Ancestors. • Events: Music at the Museum (Las Tías and Rick Shelley); Artist Reception: Ken Lee; Dia de Muertos Workshop; Torres Martinez Tribal Creation Story and Bird Singing; Casita Lighting; Family Art Party; and Field Trips (Ben Franklin Elementary).
• Programs: Good Books in the Gallery Book Club (Fly Girls by Keith O’Brien, Good Books Exchange) and STITCH Fiber Arts Club, Break with Huell, Genealogy Club, Sketchbook Journaling, TED Talk Meet Up, and Water Media Workshop.
• 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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Mission LQ: Rocket Launch @ SilverRock Park
Community Events
• This event was held at SilverRock Park on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 8:00-10:00 a.m. Approximately 75 people participated in building and launching their rockets with staff assistance.
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Veterans Recognition Ceremony @ Civic Center Campus
• The Veterans Recognition Ceremony was held on Monday, November 11, to honor and recognize 8 veterans and former honorees in the branches of the United States Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy. Guest speaker, Captain Ray K. Waddell, United States Navy, provided words of wisdom and pride for serving his country. • Gold Star Family recognition to honor Staff Sgt, James Perez, US Army and Cpl. Hunter Lopez, U.S. Marine Corps.
• A flyover was provided by the Palm Springs Air Museum, American Flag quilts provided by the Ophelia Project, the Pledge of Allegiance was let by Scouts from Sunrise District, and the presentation of colors was provided by La Quinta High School Air Force JROTC Honor Guard. Representatives from the offices of Assemblyman Greg Wallis, Senator Steve Padilla, Congressman Ken Calvert, and Riverside County Supervisor Manuel V. Perez were also present to honor veterans.
• Musical performances were provided by Doug Hassett and La Quinta High School Wind Ensemble. Vendor participation included Blooming Florist, LH Productions, and DV Rentals. • A Fallen Solider Table was displayed throughout November at the La Quinta Museum to honor those who are no longer with us. La Quinta City Hall also has a flag retirement box, located in the south parking lot, available for residents and visitors to properly discard their worn U.S. Flags.

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Tree Lighting Ceremony @ Civic Center Campus
• The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony was held on Friday, December 6. Mayor and Councilmembers provided holiday greetings and counted down the light of the newly installed Christmas Tree, provided by St. Nick’s Lighting and Decor. • Artic Glacier provided a snow play area for families that included a mini sled area.

Participants were provided La Quinta branded mittens to use in the snow. • Instagram photos with Santa by the tree and live performances were provided by Dance, Play & Pretend, Beginning Ballet, Doug Hassett, La Quinta High School Cheer and Wind Ensemble.
• Holiday gift packages were handed out to participants, Desert Recreation provide a cookie decorating station, Old Town Artisan Studios provided Art 2 Go kits, and Enchanted Memories had characters spreading holiday cheer and provided photo opportunities. Treats were available from Sam’s Club (cookies & cupcakes) and Haystack Coffee provided hot cocoa.
• Vendor participation included Bright Event Rental, DV Rentals, LH Productions, Party Pals, and Tops and Barricades.
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Pancakes with Santa @ Wellness Center
• Pancakes with Santa was held on Saturday, December 14. Breakfast included pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, fruit, orange juice, and hot cocoa. • Santa and Mrs. Claus were available to visit with children and families, take photos, and read stories. Activity stations were available for children to write a Letter to Santa, decorate stockings, ornaments, create picture frames, and color holiday pictures. • Holiday gift bags were handed out to everyone in attendance. • Vendor participation included Fun Express, The Ballon Casita, and Tacos Los Chubby. 360 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
• Attendance: 2,566 residents and 2,625 non-residents used the park this quarter. Park hours: 5 days a week 12:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Wednesday-Friday) and 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday) for October. 7 days a week 12:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday) and 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday) November – April.
• Total Memberships: 94 memberships sold this quarter (60 resident and 34 non-resident). Overall memberships sold to date is approximately 1,449 (993 resident and 456 non-resident). • Programs: Scooter Jam; Ghouls in Bowl Quad; Beginner Skate Lessons; Friday Night Skate Contest; Thanksgiving Skate Camp; Black Friday Jam; Beginner BMX Lessons; Quad Jam Meet Up; Christmas Skate Camp; and End of Year Jam.
• Events: 2nd Year Anniversary; Casl League Skate Contest; Opera Skate Demo; 2 Cent Skate Demo; Pro Skater Selba Meet & Greet; and Pro Skater Toy Giveaway.

X Park
Bike & Skate Programs/ Events/ Memberships
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City of La Quinta

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
TO: Madam Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Scott Nespor, Senior Planner
DATE: February 18, 2025
SUBJECT: Kennedy Store Remodel Project Located at 56400 Monroe Street within Vista Santa Rosa Sphere of Influence Area
The Kennedy Store currently operates as a small market at 56400 Monroe Street within Vista Santa Rosa (VSR), south of Airport Boulevard, east of Monroe Street. VSR is located within the City’s southern Sphere of Influence (SOI), which is a planning boundary outside of the City’s legal boundary identified for potential annexation into the City (Attachment 1). Monroe Street is the boundary between La Quinta to the west and the area that falls under the jurisdiction of the County to the east. The Palms Golf Club residential community is directly west of the project on Monroe Street.

The Kennedy Store remodel proposes to convert two residential units to commercial uses, add a parking lot, and new outdoor seating areas. The County’s current General Plan and zoning designations for this property are Mixed Use (Attachment 2). Under the Mixed Use zoning, approval of a Conditional Use Permit will be required for the expansion, which is currently under review by the County Planning Department. The County Planning Commission is the approval authority for the Conditional Use Permit.

The City of La Quinta’s pre-zoning for this site is Community Commercial, and the General Plan designation is General Commercial (Attachment 3). If the site were to be annexed into the City, these designations would automatically be applied. These designations allow for commercial uses such as retail and dining uses. The proposed commercial development, including general retail, food market, and restaurant, would be consistent with the City’s pre-zoning for the site.

The applicant presented the project at the January 29, 2025, VSR Community Council meeting. Staff regularly attends these meetings and was in attendance at this meeting.

The presentation materials are included as Attachment 4. The proposal includes an extensive exterior remodel, the addition of outdoor seating patios with shade trellises and sails, an outdoor stage, an interior remodel of the store with an expansion of the deli, the creation of a parking lot on an adjoining parcel, and adding three separate kitchens (one for Kennedy Store deli and two commissary/catering kitchens). To accommodate the additional areas, the project is converting two existing residential units into offices and the DEPARTMENTAL REPORT ITEM NO. 5
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kitchens. The plans also show the dedication of an additional right-of-way for a future expansion of Monroe Street.

The City of La Quinta has no review authority to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the project. As it is located within the City’s SOI and in close proximity to La Quinta’s residential communities, we have the opportunity to make comments or provide recommendations, especially as the project may impact the surrounding neighborhood.

Staff has contacted County Planning staff to obtain copies of application materials and to be included in future public notices for the project. Of particular concern is the use and operations of the stage and outdoor spaces for live and special events. City staff will request the proposed operations of the Kennedy Store incorporate measures to reduce the potential impacts of the operations on neighboring residents.

Attachments: 1. Map of City Boundaries and Sphere of Influence

2. Existing County General Plan and Zoning Designations

3. La Quinta General Plan and Zoning Maps

4. Kennedy Store Presentation Materials
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City of La Quinta General Plan
Planning Area Boundaries
La Quinta, California
Source: USGS 7.5 Minute Topographic Maps:

La Quinta, CA 1959, Photorevised 1980
Martinez Mtn., CA 1981, Photorevised 1988
Indio, CA 1956, Photorevised 1972
Valerie, CA 1956, Photorevised 1972

CITY OF

LA QUINTA
Legend
Source: City of La Quinta General Plan Boundary, February 25, 2010

SCALE IN FEET
0 2640 5280
Current City Limit
Sphere of Influence
I-3

09.08.2011
Washington St
Jefferson St
Avenue 50
Madison St
Avenue 52
Airport Blvd
Harrison St
Avenue 62
Avenue 64
Fred Waring Ave
Monroe St
Exhibit
Kennedy Store
ATTACHMENT 1
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Existing Riverside County General Plan Designation – Mixed Use Existing Riverside County Zoning Designation – Mixed Use Kennedy Store
Kennedy Store
ATTACHMENT 2
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Existing La Quinta General Plan Designation – General Commercial Existing City of La Quinta Zoning Map – Prezoning Community Commercial (CC) Airport Blvd
Avenue 58 Monroe St Madison St
Airport Blvd
Avenue 58 Monroe St Madison St
Kennedy Store
Kennedy Store
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DEPARTMENTAL REPORT ITEM NO. 7-A

CODE COMPLIANCE

QUARTERLY REPORT
Code Compliance / Animal Control
October 1 – December 31, 2024
671
564
377
508
395
350
Oct Nov Dec
Site Inspections*
2023 2024
*Site inspections are required to confirm violations and include STVR inspections and regular code complaints (e.g., trash containers, landscaping, property maintenance issues, etc.). *The three new code officers completed two out of three modules to become Certified Code Enforcement Officers.

Building Code
4%
Business
License
18%
Misc.
22%
STVRs
4%
Animal
Control
26%
Vehicle
Issues
4%
Property
Maintenance
22%
Administrative Citations Hearing Types:
4 Administrative Hearings
3 STVR Citation
1 Animal Citation
City Gravel Program: Before and After
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False Alarms
• $182,406 in fees collected to
date
• City Staff outreach to businesses
with multiple false alarms.

Animal Control Update
58 19
4 0
16 7
1 0
Impounds
0 1
13 4
7 9
28 0 1
Outcomes
Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) – Coachella Campus has walk-in hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In the event of a pet emergency, animal control question, or if you are interested in adopting, fostering or rescuing, please call 951-358-7387. Potential adopters, fosters, or resources can also send an email to [email protected] or visit their website at: https://www.rcdas.org/.

RCDAS is now hosting multiple clear the shelter events. In the months of October, November, and December they had free adoption weekends at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus.

A false alarm means the activation of a security alarm system necessitating response by peace officers when an emergency does not exist. A service fee is due to the city after an excessive number of false alarms (defined as three or more false alarms) within a one-year period have been received from a particular business, residence, or property.
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146 149 159
137
114
Oct Nov Dec
2023 2024
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LA QUINTA SHERIFF’S STATION

QUARTERLY REPORT
October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Statistics
Priority 1 – Involve circumstances that pose a clearly defined threat to human life or property; Priority 2 – Involve circumstances of an urgent but not life-threatening nature (e.g. minor assaults and batteries);
Priority 3 – Involve circumstances which are neither urgent nor life threatening (e.g. disturbances of the peace);
Priority 4 – Incidents occurring in the past or “cold” calls.

DEPARTMENTAL REPORT ITEM NO. 7-B
Average Response Time
Number of Calls for Service
5 15.4

25.8 40.11

6.4 14.67

24.63 30.79
Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4
Oct -23 Oct-24

6.97 14.71

26.23 32.31

5.63 13.46

22.43 33.68
Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4
Nov-23 Nov-24

6.58 15.65

25.46 37.98

5.27 12.37

20.49 22.87
Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4
Dec-23 Dec-24
25 469
380
179
25 446
353
181
Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4
23-Oct Oct-24
20 402
347
189
22 373
303
180
Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4
Nov-23 Nov-24
28 417
309
173
26 414
334
173
Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4
Dec-23 Dec-24
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Special Enforcement Team &
Business District
• Actions: 454
• Property Recovered: $8,000
• Narcotics Seized: Meth 77.6 g/
Fentanyl Powder 3.8 g
Traffic Team
• Actions: 807
School Resource Officers
• Actions: 51
Community Service Officers &
Crime Prevention Specialists
• Actions: 1,082
• Community Meetings/Presentations: 3
Excessive
Speed
Citations, 351
Seat Belt
Citations, 2
Other NonHazard
Citations, 210
Other Hazard
Citations, 449
Citations
DUI Collisions,
15 Traffic Injury
Collision, 35
DUI Arrests, 26
Fatality, 0
Non Injury and
Private
Property
Collision, 107
DUI Injury
Collision, 6
Collisions
Narcotics Task Force
• Actions in La Quinta: 24
• Asset Forfeiture: $25,000
• Recovered Firearms: 2
• Narcotics Seized: Fentanyl Pills 1100/ Cannabis
209 lbs.

Gang Task Force
• Actions in La Quinta: 58
• Firearms Recovered: 2
Citizens on Patrol
• Actions: 3
• Hours Donated: 76 hours
Actions by Teams:
1 0 4
59 4
18 6
13 1 0 3
49 4
11 8
17 2 0 4
44 2 2 3
20 Rape Homicide Aggravated
Assault
Larceny Robbery Burglary Vehicle
Theft
Simple
Assault
Crime Statistics
October November December
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Public Safety Camera System Statistics
Public Safety Camera System (PSCS) went live on September 20, 2021, since then, La Quinta Sheriff’s Department (LQSD) and City staff have been using the system to monitor City property, traffic accidents, traffic flow, police investigations, and managing special events.

System Statistics from October 2024 thru December 2024:

Processed 11 public records requests from citizens and insurance companies. 499 videos related to police investigations have been queried.

Of those queried, 61 videos related to police investigations have been exported.

No businesses have opted out of the PSCS.

Significant Incidents Involving the PSCS and FLOCK:

In early October, a deputy from the La Quinta Patrol was dispatched to the 81700 block of La Paz Court in La Quinta after receiving a report of an individual seeking assistance due to being pursued. The victim, a 28-year-old man from Indio, reported that while in a vehicle with three acquaintances, one of them wrapped a shirt around his neck and attempted to strangle him from behind. The victim managed to escape by jumping over a wall into the Trilogy Community. During the investigation, the suspect, an 18-year-old male also from Indio, returned to the vehicle, which was located by a La Quinta SET Deputy with the help of FLOCK cameras, parked on Avenue 62 west of Monroe Street. The suspect was positively identified and arrested. Investigators arrived on the scene, booking the individual at JBDC.

On October 24, 2024, deputies from La Quinta SET were dispatched to the vicinity of Dune Palms and Blackhawk Way following a FLOCK alert concerning a vehicle registered to a 51- year-old male resident of Indio, who had an outstanding warrant for a parole violation. This individual was also identified as a suspect in a high-speed chase that occurred several months earlier. Upon arriving at the suspect's residence, deputies utilized drone surveillance to confirm his identity. When they attempted to apprehend him, he physically resisted, necessitating the use of force. The suspect incurred minor facial injuries and some scrapes during the arrest. He was booked into JBDC, and no deputies sustained injuries during the incident.

On November 8, 2024, deputies from the La Quinta BDT carried out a follow-up investigation regarding a burglary taking place on November 4, 2024, at Sola Salon, situated at 79430 Highway 111. Utilizing city surveillance cameras and FLOCK technology, authorities identified the suspect as a 46-year-old transient from Indio. Further investigation revealed the individual was also linked to a burglary which occurred on November 6, 2024, in Rancho Mirage. A coordinated operation involving members of the La Quinta BDT/SET and Rancho Mirage SET resulted in the suspect's arrest and booked into JBDC.
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On November 14, 2024, deputies from the La Quinta BDT responded to a theft report at DSW, located at 79150 Highway 111 in La Quinta. Given the details of the incident and the description of the suspect, law enforcement suspected it was the same individual involved in a prior theft at Famous Footwear on November 7, 2024. Identification was facilitated through city and FLOCK surveillance cameras. The suspect's vehicle was subsequently located in Palm Desert. The passenger, a 48-year-old male from Cabazon, was confirmed as the perpetrator of both thefts and was also linked to a theft that occurred earlier that day in Palm Desert. Stolen items were found in the vehicle. The passenger had an outstanding warrant for a Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS) violation. The driver, a 60-year-old male also from Cabazon, was implicated in all three thefts and arrested for conspiracy. He was on parole, which resulted in a violation being issued. Both individuals were arrested and booked into JBDC.

On November 19, 2024, deputies from La Quinta responded to a robbery incident at the Grocery Outlet situated at 50929 Washington Street. The following day, utilizing footage from city safety cameras, the Crime Analyst at the Thermal Station identified the suspect as a 34-year-old male resident of La Quinta. The investigation was taken over by the La Quinta Special Enforcement Team (SET) Deputies. On December 12, 2024, at 5:35 PM, these deputies found the suspect walking in the park at the intersection of Eisenhower Drive and Avenida Montezuma. He was arrested and booked at the JBDC.

On November 29, 2024, deputies from the La Quinta Patrol responded to a burglary incident at Goodwill located at 79640 Highway 111. A suspect drove a vehicle into the store, attached a cable to a safe, and removed it from the premises. By the time deputies arrived, the suspect had already fled the scene. Forensic teams were called in to examine the area. Initial investigations, aided by city surveillance cameras, revealed a white sedan trailing a GMC truck before the burglary. The cameras captured the white sedan at 0609 hours, heading east on Miles Avenue and Dune Palms Road, reportedly without a license plate. At 1022 hours, deputies discovered the suspect vehicle at the intersection of Adams Street and Highway 111. The vehicle was empty and had recently been reported stolen from Riverside. It was subsequently towed to the Thermal Station for evidence collection. The investigation was taken over by SET/BDT deputies, who quickly identified two suspects: a 36-year-old male and a 37-year-old female, both from the Jurupa Valley area. Further investigation revealed their involvement in several similar burglaries across Jurupa Valley, Redlands, and Fontana. On December 18, 2024, the Jurupa Valley Station Special Enforcement Team notified La Quinta BDT about the apprehension of a male and female suspect in connection with a burglary in La Quinta. Both individuals were booked into RPDC.

On December 6, 2024, La Quinta SET Deputies received an alert from the FLOCK and citywide camera system regarding a wanted individual in the vicinity of Washington and Fred Waring. The deputies successfully located the suspect and initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Avenue 42 and Burr Street in Indio. The driver, a 30-year-old male from Indio, was apprehended due to outstanding felony assault and domestic violence warrants. He was booked at JBDC. 384 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda

FIRE DEPARTMENT

QUARTERLY REPORT
October 1, 2024– December 31, 2024
Incident Response Activity
Incident Type 2nd Qtr.
2023
2nd Qtr.
2024
Medical 984 1006
False Alarm 120 169
Public Service
Assistance
67 94
Traffic Collision 71 74
Standby 17 15
Other Fire 8 4
Residential Fire 11 6
Vehicle Fire 2 4
Rescue 2 0
Ringing Alarm 5 9
Other
Miscellaneous
0 4
Hazardous
Materials
1 1
Commercial Fire 1 0
Multi-Family
Dwelling Fire
0 0
Wildland Fire 2 1
Total 1,291 1,387
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Average Enroute to
On-Scene Time
539
335
36 2 5.09

57.16 601
286
34 3

4.84 64.39
<5
Minutes
+5
Minutes
+10
Minutes
+20
Minutes
Average
Min
% 0 to 5
Min
2nd QTR 2023 2nd QTR 2024
Enroute Time: When a unit has been acknowledged as
responding.

On-scene Time: When a unit has been acknowledged
as being on-scene.

Automatic Aid 2nd
Qtr.
2023
2nd
Qtr.
2024
LQ Resources Responding
in LQ
1,265 1,340
LQ Resources Aiding Other
Jurisdictions
685 670
Resources Aiding LQ 379 402
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Truck Report
T33 recorded 4 responses in City of La Quinta from 10/1/2024 to 12/31/2024.

T86 recorded 30 responses in City of La Quinta from 10/1/2024 to 12/31/2024.

Fire Inspection Report
• Construction Plan Reviews – 138
• Planning Case Reviews – 10
• Construction inspections – 309
• Facility Inspections – 32
• Review and Inspection Service – During this period, the standard turnaround time was executed for plan reviews (10 Days) and inspections (2 Days). The method of accounting for the number of inspections/actions completed this year is exclusive to actual field inspections conducted. Miscellaneous actions such as email and phone correspondence were not included in the inspection number this year.

Significant Incident Report
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11/5/2024 6:23:00PM
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11/25/2024
11:31:00AM
CAL Fire/Riverside County Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire. The first arriving Company Officer observed a single-story home with light smoke showing. Firefighters made entry and discovered a room that contained fire that was quickly extinguished. Fire personnel remained at the scene for approximately one hour to salvage and overhaul. There were no injuries to fire department personnel or civilians. The cause of the fire remains under investigation at the time of this report.

CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle colliding into a building. The first arriving Company Officer reported a single sedan crashed into a building with minor damage. No injuries were reported. The incident was turned over to the Riverside County Sheriff.
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508 478 603 576 475 538
859
1217 1022
1660
3009 3131
1708
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1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
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ARTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Page 1 of 4 DECEMBER 9, 2024 MINUTES – REGULAR QUATERLY MEETING

ARTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION

MINUTES
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024

CALL TO ORDER
A regular quarterly meeting of the Arts and Community Services Commission (Commission) was called to order by Chair Biondi at 4:00 p.m.

PRESENT: Commissioners Beesemyer, Brower, Chiapperini, Webb, and Chair Biondi ABSENT: None

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Webb led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Staff requested to move up and consider the Departmental Reports section first on the agenda. The Commission concurred.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – None DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS – verbal updates
>>> Considered out of agenda order as announced during Confirmation of Agenda above

1. CULTURAL CAMPUS UPDATE
Public Works Director/City Engineer McKinney provided an update on the Cultural Campus project status, including nearing completion of the construction design phase; anticipating bidding the project in summer of 2025; and parking availability in the area and possible future plans to provide additional parking.

2. DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD RECIPIENT
Staff noted Council approved the Commission’s recommendation to recognize John (Juan) Salas with the Distinguished Citizen Award; and both recipients, Mr. Salas and Mr.

Will Donato, will be presented with the award at the December 17, 2024, Council meeting.

3. CIVIC CENTER ART PURCHASE COMMITTEE
Staff said at the November 2025 La Quinta Art Celebration, the Civic Center Art Purchase Committee purchased two art pieces which have been added to the City’s Art in Public REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEM NO. 31
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Places (APP) collection – “Joy” by artist Karo Martirosyan displayed at City Hall’s lobby, and “Tree of Life” by artist Patrick McCauley displayed at the Wellness Center. The Commission recommended that the placement of “Joy” on the wall be elevated to be at eye level.

4. SILVERROCK SCULPTURE INSTALLATIONS
Staff showed photographs of the three recently installed sculptures at SilverRock Park – “Caught Up II,” “Graceful,” and “Lively” by artist CJ Rench, which are on loan until 2027.

5. ONGOING ITEMS – FUTURE ART OPPORTUNITIES
Staff updated the Commission on the status and possible future opportunities to display public art along the following ongoing projects – CV Link, Highway 111 Corridor, and Arts and Music Line; and informed the Commission that the City entry monument project is underway, led by the City Manager’s Office, and a status update will provided in the near future.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. RECEIVE AND FILE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 14, 2024 MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Webb/Brower to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

BUSINESS SESSION

1. RECOMMEND RECIPIENT OF THE 2024 SENIOR INSPIRATION AWARD TO

CITY COUNCIL
Management Analyst Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the Community Services Department.

The Commission discussed the community contributions and qualifications of the two Senior Inspiration Award nominees, Patty Andersen and Mario Sewell, and consented both are well qualified; reached a consensus to recommend Mr. Sewell to Council as the recipient of the 2024 award based on his diverse volunteering experience with several organizations serving a variety of populations and causes; and noted Ms. Andersen could be recognized with a different award.

MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Biondi/Brower recommending Council recognize Mario Sewell as the recipient of the 2024 La Quinta Senior Inspiration Award. Motion passed unanimously.
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STUDY SESSION

1. DISCUSS LA QUINTA YOUTH COLLECTIVE (LQYC) PROGRAM
Management Analyst Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the Community Services Department.

The Commission discussed staff’s collaboration with the La Quinta High School Public Service Academy (PSA) (a three-year program designed for students with interest in public service careers) in identifying students interested in participating in the LQYC; collectively selecting, executing, and completing a community services project as part of the program; the student’s involvement in City’s public meetings and community events, particularly their role in relation to the Commission; recommended the program’s focus areas list out arts and community services items specifically; and importance to have strong leadership and involvement from the school to help guide the students.

Staff informed the Commission the LQYC program concept will be presented to Council as a Study Session item to get additional feedback, it will be presented back to the Commission as a Business Session item for their recommendation.

2. DISCUSS TRAFFIC SIGNAL BOX ART PROJECT AND FRITZ BURNS PARK MURAL
Management Analyst Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the Community Services Department.

The Commission discussed anticipated timelines for the two possible mural projects, and recommended waiting to implement the Fritz Burns Park mural until the contemplated park improvements are completed; limited public visibility of the mural at Fritz Burns Park outside of the pickleball and tennis courts and consideration of whether this is the right location for such an investment; mural designs could include sporadic art along the wall versus one continuous mural, images of an audience, La Quinta branding, tying it in with La Quinta’s early days history, and possibly surveying pickleball and tennis players for suggestions; possible development, plans, and art opportunities for the paisley shaped vacant parcel north of the park, generally used for excess parking; expressed general support for the traffic signal box murals, and recommended the mural designs be a student art project and/or a competition between La Quinta schools.

3. DISCUSS CITY HALL MURAL CONCEPTS
Management Analyst Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the Community Services Department.

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recommended the mural design include La Quinta branding and a timeline showcasing the city’s history.

COMMISSIONER’S ITEMS
Commission Brower expressed that she is still interested in displaying artwork from the Coachella Valley Watercolor Society at the La Quinta Library. Staff will collaborate with Commissioner Brower to begin preparations for the art displays.

Commissioner Webb commended staff for coordinating and organizing the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony; and noted Old Town Artisan Studios has a passenger train that could be used at next year’s event.

Chair Biondi reiterated the Commission’s interest in exploring opportunities for selling La Quinta branded apparel and merchandise; and noted the 100th anniversary of the La Quinta Resort is in 2026 and would like to see the City collaborate and/or participate in the celebration.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Beesemyer/Webb to adjourn the meeting at 5:04 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,
MICHAEL CALDERON, Management Analyst / Commission Secretary City of La Quinta, California
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FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMISSION

SPECIAL MEETING

MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2024

CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the La Quinta Financial Advisory Commission (Commission) was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Commissioner Batavick in his capacity as Acting Presiding Officer.

PRESENT: Commissioners Batavick, Kiehl, Lee, Mast, Way, and Chair Dorsey (joined the meeting at 3:39 p.m.)
ABSENT: Commissioner Anderson

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Mast led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – None

CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

1. RECEIVE AND FILE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES DATED NOVEMBER 13, 2024

2. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED JUNE 30, 2024
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 2 – COMMENTS
At the Commission’s request, Principal Financial Analyst Hallick explained the County Government Tax Revenue for Debt Service is property tax revenue allocated to former Redevelopment Agencies in a Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund, established by the state to pay off former redevelopment project debts per the City’s Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule approved by the State Department of Finance; the City currently has two bonds, series 2016 and 2021, which are paid twice a year with this tax revenue; general boundary descriptions of the City’s redevelopment project areas 1, 2, and Thermal, part of which was annexed into the La Quinta city limits from the County; how property tax increment revenue is generated through redevelopment project areas; REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEM NO. 32
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and the State does not receive any property tax revenues, however, if property tax revenues are not sufficient to fund school budgets, the State is required to use General Fund monies to provide funding.

CHAIR DORSEY JOINED THE MEETING AT 3:39 P.M.

MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Kiehl/Way to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion passed: ayes – 6, noes – 0, abstain – 0, absent – 1 (Anderson).

ACTING PRESIDING OFFICER BATAVICK TURNED OVER PRESIDING

OFFICER DUTIES TO CHAIR DORSEY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE

MEETING

BUSINESS SESSION

1. RECEIVE AND FILE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 MEASURE G SALES TAX COMPLIANCE REPORT (Report)
Finance Director Martinez presented the staff report, which is on file in the Finance Department.

The Commission discussed Council will consider the Report at the December 17, 2024, meeting; community attendance and input on citywide project priorities at the annual Community Workshop; Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects review and approval process, and funding allocations; importance of the current lack of electrical power capacity and infrastructure expansion issues from Imperial Irrigation District (IID); City’s reserve levels; Measure G ballot measure history, revenues are not restricted for certain uses, and revenues allocation over the years since inception; CIP project management and oversight require substantial staff time investment; and CIP annual budgets.

MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Lee/Mast to receive and file fiscal year 2023/24 Measure G Sales Tax Compliance Report as presented.

Motion passed: ayes – 6, noes – 0, abstain – 0, absent – 1 (Anderson).

2. APPOINT TWO FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET

SUBCOMMITTEE
Finance Director Martinez presented the staff report, which is on file in the Finance Department.

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MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Mast/Batavick to appoint Commissioners Lee, Mast, and Way to serve on the fiscal year 2025/26 General Fund Operating Budget Subcommittee. Motion passed: ayes – 6, noes – 0, abstain – 0, absent – 1 (Anderson).

3. RECEIVE AND FILE FIRST QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 TREASURY REPORTS FOR JULY, AUGUST, AND SEPTEMBER 2024
Financial Services Analyst Hallick presented the staff report, which is on file in the Finance Department.

General discussion followed regarding the new treasury reporting software, Tracker, featuring multiple user logins, access to market data, customizable dashboard and tools for tracking upcoming financial deadlines (maturities) and managing the City’s investment portfolios.

MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Lee/Mast to receive and file fiscal year 2024/25 Treasury Reports for July, August, and September 2024 as presented. Motion passed: ayes – 6, noes – 0, abstain – 0, absent – 1 (Anderson) STUDY SESSION – None

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

1. FINANCE DEPARTMENT CURRENT AND FUTURE INITIATIVES
Finance Director Martinez presented the departmental report, which is on file in the Finance Department, including audits currently underway, annual reports, committee updates, citywide project updates, and upcoming City events.

COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS
The Commission was pleased with the City’s annual Holiday Open House held the night before at City Hall; and noted its gratitude to the City and staff’s service and dedication.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Lee/Mast to adjourn this meeting at 4:40 p.m. Motion passed: ayes – 6, noes – 0, abstain – 0, absent – 1 (Anderson).

Respectfully submitted,
Amanda Guerrero, Temporary Administrative Technician
City of La Quinta, California
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