POWER POINTS
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
February 19, 2025
1 City Council Regular Meeting
February 18, 2025
City Council Regular Meeting
February 18, 2025
PUBLIC COMMENT – MATTERS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
2/19/2025
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February 19, 2025
2 City Council Regular Meeting
February 18, 2025
CLOSED SESSION IN PROGRESS
Pledge of Allegiance
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February 19, 2025
3 City Council Regular Meeting
February 18, 2025
PUBLIC COMMENT – MATTERS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
2/19/2025
City Council Meeting
February 18, 2025
P1 – SilverRock Development Project
Status Update
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February 19, 2025
4 City Council Meeting
February 18, 2025
P2 – Burrtec Waste and Recycling
2024 Year-End Update
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5 City of La Quinta
2024 A Year in review
Waste and Recycling
• 2024 Year in Review
• Public Education and
Outreach
• SB 1383 Compliance
Update
• Resources
AGENDA
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6 WELCOME
2024 Year in Review
Organics
Residents helped divert
4,731 tons of organic
materials from the landfill.
Businesses helped divert
5,016 tons of organic
material from the landfill.
!
Recycling
Residents helped divert
3,158 tons of recycling
from the landfill
Businesses helped divert
895 tons of recycling from
the landfill.
!
2024
Free Residential Curbside
Household Hazardous
Waste Program.
873 Residents
participated in the
program, helping to keep
our community clean and
safe.
WELCOME
2024 Year in Review
Bulky Item
11,108 Residents enjoyed
the bulky item pickup
program.
!
Recycling Outreach
649
Business education and
outreach activities
!
2024
1,441 mattresses
1,876 white goods (Metal)
52 Sharps Containers
287 gallons of used oil
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7 WELCOME
2024 Public Education and
Outreach
• Newsletters
• Residential • Commercial • Annual Multifamily Notice & Resource • Postcard Oversized
• Re-engage Organics for Residential
Customers
• Public Service Announcements
• Radio & Newspaper • Holiday Announcements (Holiday Closure Impact to Service)
SB 1383
Public Education and
Outreach Continued
Events
City Shredding
2025
- February 8
- June 7
- September 13
- December 13
HHW EVENT
February 22
November 22
Outreach
Produce and Promote La Quinta
Services and Programs
SB 1383
Summer Safety
Recycling Right
Holiday Recycling
New Resident
Provide all new residents a
Welcome Kit
Organics and Recycling Flyer
How to order a kitchen pail
How to use a kitchen pail
Household Hazardous Waste
Flyer
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8 WELCOME
SB 1383 Compliance Update
• Residential Recycling Programs
• 100% Compliant • Commercial Business Recycling Programs • 100% Compliant • Edible Food Recovery Program
• Tier 2 Inspections
• Continued Monitoring
• Recovered Organic Procured Product • Compost and Mulch Procured • City Facility Land Application use
• Continued Monitoring
RECYCLING RESOURCES
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9 THANK YOU
for keeping City of La Quinta
Clean and Beautiful.
Contact Us
Clara Vera,
Municipal Marketing Manager
Customer Service
760-340-2113
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10 City Council Meeting
February 18, 2025
B1 – Adopt La Quinta Strategic Plan
CITY OF LA QUINTA
STRATEGIC PLAN
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11 WHAT IS A STRATEGIC PLAN?
• A living, flexible document with Focus Areas and Goals reflective of the City’s vision and Sacred Values. • It also includes a Mission Statement and Sacred Values. • It is reviewed and updated routinely as goals are achieved or the City’s priorities change to add new Focus Areas.
MISSION STATEMENT
As the ‘Gem of the Desert,’ the City
of La Quinta is committed to
enhancing its unique natural
surroundings to the benefit of its
diverse residents through support
for the arts and culture, public
safety, affordable housing,
sustainable fiscal and environmental
guidelines, multiracial and
multigenerational activities and
events, and preservation of its
ancient and recent history.
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12 SACRED VALUES
• Fiscal Sustainability: In La Quinta we prioritize financial management to ensure the well-being of our community. We are committed to conservative spending practices and providing high quality services and amenities. This proactive approach reflects our dedication to safeguarding the stability and resilience of our City. • Health & Wellness - La Quinta is a place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Here, anyone can unplug and experience nature, and a legacy of luxury with countless breathtaking views, community parks, and spa retreats. It’s no wonder La Quinta is called the “Gem of the Desert.”
SACRED VALUES
• Vibrant & Safe Community: There’s something different about La Quinta - something special. Spend enough time here and you’ll see why. It’s the people. Here we care and uplift one another because we are a community dedicated to supporting the safety and prosperity of all. • Cultural Diversity: In La Quinta, we are committed to making meaningful connections - we celebrate our differences and promote safety and inclusivity. • Visually Beautiful City - Surrounded by some of the country’s most beautiful natural landscapes and historic landmarks, La Quinta is a sustainable destination defined by its beauty - inside and out. Whether it’s our local art, unique parks, or our striking mountainscapes, La Quinta shines brightly.
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13 COLLABORATIVE EFFORT
• The Plan has been a collaborative effort of City staff with input from residents and members of our commissions. • The updated Strategic Plan addresses City Council and public comments during a Study Session on October 1, 2024. • It also reflects the priorities of residents attending the 2025 Community Workshop.
13 FOCUS AREAS
• *Address IID Lease Expiration & Equipment Needs
• *Continue to Address Affordable Housing Needs
• *Underground Utilities
• *Economic Development • *Preserve La Quinta’s History • Implement the Reenvision Highway 111 Plan
• Be a Leader in Sustainability
• Exemplary Public Safety
• Expanding La Quinta’s Boundaries
• Broaden Community Involvement • Marketing & Tourism
• Enhance Health/Wellness & Recreation Amenities
• Expand Art in Public Places
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14 UPDATES • The first 5 Focus Areas are those our residents voted as their top priorities, with addressing the IID/CVWD agreement and equipment needs No. 1. • Numbers 2 & 3 addressing affordable housing needs and undergrounding utilities, tied for second highest priority. • Third was Economic Development followed by Preserve La Quinta History, a close 4th. • All other Focus Areas are randomly listed but all are considered important to the City’s future.
WHAT’S NEXT
• The Strategic Plan will be updated quarterly with
presentations made twice a year to the City Council. • The Strategic Plan will be posted to the City’s website in a condensed format that includes updates and a dashboard
tracking how each project is progressing.
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15 WHAT’S NEXT
QUESTIONS & DISCUSSION
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February 19, 2025
16 City Council Meeting
February 18, 2025
B2 – FY 2023/24 Year-End Budget Report
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February 19, 2025
17 Report Content
Revenues Expenditures Carryovers
Reserve
Summary Exhibits
General Fund Revenues
Top 3 revenue sources
Sales tax $27.6m
Transient occupancy tax
(TOT) $15.7m
Property taxes $12.7m
General Fund Revenues 2023/24
Final Budget
2023/24
Actuals
Variance
Tax Revenue 63,646,000 64,930,079 1,284,079 Licenses & Permits 2,701,300 2,820,613 119,313 Intergovernmental 9,178,000 12,488,454 3,310,454 Charges for Services 1,153,200 1,494,422 341,222 Fines, Forfeitures & Abatements 395,500 408,126 12,626 Use of Money & Property 4,360,000 7,333,833 2,973,833 Miscellaneous/Transfers In 1,443,100 1,346,240 (96,860) Total Revenues 82,877,100 90,821,766 7,944,667 Non-Cash Adjustments Investments Fair Market Value Adjustment (1,689,908) (1,689,908) RDA Loan Interest Earned, Extraordinary Gain (272,644) (272,644) (1,962,552) (1,962,552) Total Adjusted Revenues 82,877,100 88,859,214 5,982,114 33 34
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18 General Fund Expenses
Measure G reserves allocation $3.8 million
Total expenditure savings after carryovers $12.2 million General Fund 2023/24
Final Budget
2023/24
Actuals Variance
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)
Carryovers to 2024/25
Total $21,666,520
For 30 Projects and CIP Savings, detailed in Exhibit C Total $900,000
Total $4,430,000
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19 Fund Balance
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 Measure G Summary
FY 23-24 Measure G Revenue : $15.5 million
Revenues since inception: $93 million
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REVENUES SINCE INCEPTION
$93 MILLION
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20 Discussion & Questions
Strong Financial Position – $23.7M surplus, exceeding expectations Revenue Growth – Higher tax revenues and investment earnings Controlled Spending – Savings across departments, efficient budget management Capital Investments – $21.7M in project carryovers for infrastructure improvements Fully Funded Reserves – Ensuring financial stability for the future 39 40
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21 City Council Meeting
February 18, 2025
S1 – Discuss La Quinta’s Electrical Capacity
& Imperial Irrigation District Energy Upgrades
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22 Electric Supplier
IID Electric Supply and Delivery System
1934
IID/CVWD
Agreement
CVWD
IID
43 IID’s POLICY
• Growth pays for growth
• 1934 Comprise Agreement requires same rate
for Coachella Valley as Imperial
• Coachella Valley has no representation on IID
Board
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23 LA QUINTA
SUBSTATIONS
EFFORTS TO ADDRESS CAPACITY
• Collaboration with affected developers Ave 58 – Determine schedules and capacity needs – City/IID/Developers cost share agreement – City/IID agreement for city fund purchase of long lead time items
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24 ROADBLOCK
• IID withdraw of Avenue 58 upgrade
• IID’s proposed alternate solution to free up
capacity at Avenue 58 involving construction
of two 100 MW substations involving a cost
share with City, County and roughly 25
developers.
CITY’S PARALLEL EFFORTS
• CVEC support for the formation of the
Coachella Valley Power Agency JPA
• JPA effective day estimated in May 2025
• JPA to hire staff and professionals to fully
assess and plan for a pathway to a standalone
electric provider
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25 IID RATE INCREASE
• IID approves roughly 110% Increase over next
3 years
• Increase to pay higher service costs and up to
$1.3 Billion in upgrading aging infrastructure
• This will not pay for substations
MARSHALL
SUBSTATION
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26 DEVELOPER CHALLENGES
• Andalusia with 30 lots remaining is trying to
solve for 3-4 year lead times by creating a
temporary microgrid
• Washington Park Commercial Center – lack of
power on multiple fronts
• Saint Francis notified of no power 2 weeks
prior to scheduled ground breaking
PATH FORWARD
• Become a member of the CVPA JPA
• Bring back Avenue 58 Substation Upgrade
• City to fund purchase of long lead time items
• City to participate in cost share to reserve
capacity for future
• Determine and refine repayment mechanism
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27 Questions
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