POWER POINTS
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
MARCH 18, 2025
March 18, 2025
1 City Council Regular Meeting
March 18, 2025
City Council Regular Meeting
March 18, 2025
PUBLIC COMMENT – MATTERS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
3/19/2025
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2 City Council Regular Meeting
March 18, 2025
CLOSED SESSION IN PROGRESS
Pledge of Allegiance
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3 City Council Regular Meeting
March 18, 2025
PUBLIC COMMENT – MATTERS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
3/19/2025
City Council Meeting
March 18, 2025
P1 – SilverRock Development Project
Status Update
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4 City Council Meeting
March 18, 2025
P2 – Desert Recreation District
Program Update
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5 Fritz Burns Pool
Kyle Pleming 03-18-2025
Fritz Burns Pool
Aquatic Programs
Summer Programs Year-Round
Programs
Future Programs Adult Swim Lessons Free Swim Friday Dive-in-Movies July 4th Veterans Swim Free
World's Largest Swim
Lesson
Pool Rentals Adaptive Splash Play Open Swim
Lap Swim
Water Walking
Youth Swim Lessons Senior Splash
Water Aerobics Lifeguard Pre-Qualification
Water Safety with Lenny
the Landshark Adaptive Swim Lessons
Aqua Fit Aqua Zumba
Aqua Bikes
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6 Attendance:
Senior Splash
Water Aerobics
Open Swim/Lap Swim
January February March April May June July August September October November December Open Swim: Adult (Lap Swim) 187 229 270 277 193 367 384 369 228 155 186 172 Open Swim: Child 1 24 40 71 43 157 201 96 37 11 5 7 Water Aerobics: Enrolled 24 8 14 10 NA 20 28 25 16 12 12 NA Water Aerobics: Drop-In 79 103 156 135 142 177 170 151 111 66 40 58 Senior Splash: Enrolled 30 41 42 37 62 45 46 39 79 58 40 NA Senior Splash: Drop-In 3 1 127 143 131 39 100 93 71 127 123 130 2024
2023
January February March April May June July August September October November December Open Swim: Adult (Lap Swim) 142 162 230 257 147 184 206 143 222 181 160 134 Open Swim: Child 2 15 12 108 50 112 146 67 56 20 12 22 Water Aerobics: Enrolled 48 30 27 30 44 42 19 15 20 10 15 12 Water Aerobics: Drop-In 26 28 52 53 73 50 73 101 82 78 95 33 Senior Splash: Enrolled 17 10 11 16 16 17 34 26 36 33 31 24 Senior Splash: Drop-In 13 6 18 6 16 37 30 34 69 102 122 90 Fritz Burns 2025 Attendance (January/February):
January February 196 354 Open Swim: Adult (Lap Swim): 24 29 Open Swim: Child Water Aerobics: Enrolled 18 14 Water Aerobics: Drop-In 116 133 45 41 Senior Splash: Enrolled
103 120 Senior Splash: Drop-In: 0 4 Parent & Me: 3 4 Guppies: 4 7 Penguins 1: 0 5 Lifeguard Pre-Qualification: 3 2 Lenny the landshark: 1 0 Adaptive Swim:
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Swim Lessons2023 2024 Parent & Me* 102 143 Guppies* 189 317 Penguins 1 74 95 Penguins 2 22 22 Stingrays 51 29 Barracudas 18 12 Sharks 8 11 Adaptive 24 19 Adult 22 10 *Reflects year-round enrollment
Fritz Burns Pool Special Events
Pirate Splash Party
25 attended
Poolside with Santa
18 attended
Floating Pumpkin Patch
41 attended
Mermaid Splash Party
63 attended
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8 Attendance: Special Events
World's Largest Swim
Lesson: • Over 50 attendees in
2024.
Dive-in-Movies: • Over 600 attendees
between 2023 and
2024
Lifeguard Pre-Qualification
Workshop: • Over 40 attendees
between 2023 and 2024
Lenny the Landshark: • Over 45 families served
between 2023 and 2024.
A part of Kaiser Permanente Healthy
Eating Active Living campaign has
provided DRD the opportunity to
award free swim lessons to 79
children in 2023 and 83 children in
2024 during the summer season.
Fritz Burns Pool
Partnerships
First Five is Riverside County mission to provide
critical resources as children develop in the
early stages of life. First 5 Riverside provided
Free swim lesson to 173 children in 2023 and
108 children in 2024 for Parent & Me (6
months-3 years) and Guppies (3 – 5 years) yearround
Washington Street Apartments
Complex: Through a shared mutual
mission offering enriching programs to
participants, including individuals with
disabilities and seniors; many of whom
face challenges finding ways to connect.
Pool Days will provide La Quinta residents
access to health-boosting activities that
they might not otherwise have, creating a
sense of community and enhancing their
overall well-being.
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Fritz Burns Pool Testimonials
Andy Schmidt – Lap Swimmer: I’ve been a part time and now full-time resident of the La Quinta Cove since 2016. I’ve enjoyed seeing the Fritz Burns community pool evolve from being a seasonal pool to a year around facility over the past years. I’ve witnessed the start of all the year around programs such as water aerobics, children’s and adult swimming lessons and my personal choice- Lap Swim. The journey has been an absolute community success and is definitely due to the focus and professional management led by Kyle and his staff. Kyle and staff do a remarkable job of creating new programs and balancing the different demands for pool time. I started lap swimming at Fritz Burns in 2021, post covid closures, and can attest that from a small group of dedicated ‘locals’ making use of the pool for lap swim/training, the count has steadily grown from word-of-mouth to a full pool of lap swimmers including seasonal residents. They call the pool the ‘best kept secret’ of La Quinta. Our only other option for lap swim is the Palm Desert facility that is a 30-minute drive each direction from La Quinta. I am hopeful that the city of La Quinta continues to support the Fritz Burns facility and Kyle and his team, as I am confident that the patronage by the La Quinta community will continue to grow.
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Rick Mardesich – Lap Swimmer: I just wanted to take the time today to thank you and the Fritz Burns staff for all you do. Swimming has always been my exercise of choice and I have belonged to many clubs from open water, organized and recreational swimming. I can honestly say the Fritz Burns facility and staff members are above and beyond anything I have previously experienced. In addition, they take the time accommodate individual requests or needs, and everyone is on a first name basis. It's a home away from home.
Fritz Burns Pool Testimonials
Vache Chakmakian MD – Lap Swimmer: I have been swimming laps and enjoying the Fritz Burns pool for the last 3 years on a regular basis.
The Pool Staff is Outstanding, Attentive, and Cheerful.
They have always been very Attentive to all the swimmers' needs, including Water Aerobics, and Children's Programs.
The pool is always Clean and Inviting.
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Lauren Karle – Swim Lessons: My 5 year-old son did a year of swimming lessons and can finally swim safely to the edge. Not only has Fritz Burns and the welcoming staff taught my son a life skill, but it is also a fun and healthy family destination. It is truly a resource and vital community gathering place.
Erin Clark – Swim Lessons: Swimming lessons at Fritz Burns Pool have turned my kids into adept, confident swimmers. The staff are professional and fun, we felt like family there.
Fritz Burns Pool Testimonials
Jan Presley – Water Aerobics: I had a stroke on July 24, 2024. Sinced then, I moved to La Quinta with my sister and brother-in-law. We have been attending your Water Aerobics classes for about 3 months. The exercises I receive from these classes has helped me tremendously. I recommend this class to everyone. Even my doctor says it's an excellent exercise for me.
Thank you for providing me with this program.
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The Wehlers – Senior Splash : My Husband and I just retired in June and are delighted we found Senior Splash. We enjoy the instructors, beautiful setting, camaraderie and, of course, the benefits of a great workout. 23 24
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March 18, 2025
B1 – Ordinance Amendment to Title 7
Historic Preservation
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14 Preserve La Quinta’s History
La Quinta Municipal Code Title 7
Historic Preservation
• Protect, enhance, and perpetuate
historic resources and landmarks
• Safeguard the city’s historic
heritage
• Promote the use of historic
landmarks
• Stabilize and improve property
values
Mills Act
• Allows cities to enter into contracts with owners of
historic properties, offering property tax reductions in exchange for the owners’ commitment to preserving and
restoring their property. (California Revenue and
Taxation Code, Article 1.9, Sections 439-439.4)
• Enacted in 1972: Economic incentive program in
California for the restoration and preservation of qualified historic buildings.
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15 Mills Act
Property tax savings:
• Riverside County Assessor’s office assessment of
property
– “Income Approach”
– Current Market Value
– Factored base year value / Proposition 13 value
• Lowest of three values is used for the property tax bill.
Mills Act
• Must be a designated historic landmark or landmark
district to qualify.
• Contract for 10 years, with automatic yearly
extensions.
• Stays with property when transferred; subsequent
owners bound by contract.
• Mills Act contract requires a work plan – schedule of restoration, maintenance, and preservation activities
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• Currently, one historic landmark property, a casita home in the Cove, is eligible to apply for a Mills Act contract. • City’s historic resources inventory identifies 101
properties that have potential historic significance.
De-designation Procedures
• Adds Section 7.06.050 De-designation of a landmark
property or district.
• Property owner or the City removes a property from
landmark status
– Historic significance has been reduced or no longer exists or – Integrity of the landmark property or district has greatly diminished such that it no longer physically conveys its identified historical significance
– Mills Act contract canceled if de-designated.
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• The project is exempt from environmental review
pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of CEQA, common
sense exemption, in that it can be seen that the project would not cause any adverse impacts on the
environment.
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18 City Council Meeting
March 18, 2025
B2 - Master Fee Schedule Update
• Proposed pass-through service fees are due to changes of third-party processors.
• Proposed fees, if approved, will be implemented April 1, 2025 Credit Card & e-Check Pass-Through
Service Fees
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19 • GovOS Pay for short-term vacation rental permit fees & transient occupancy tax remittances
Credit Cards – increase from 2.75% to 3%
with minimum $0.50 cents per transaction
e-Checks – increase from $0.35 cents to $1 dollar
• ERP Pro 10 (Tyler Incode) servicing Finance & Code
Compliance Departments
Credit Cards – 3%
Credit Card & e-Check Pass-Through
Service Fees
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20 City Council Regular Meeting
March 18, 2025
B3 – Approve Coachella Valley Power
Agency Joint Powers Agreement
Background/Analysis
• The Agreement making Imperial Irrigation District (IID) the electrical service provider for the greater Coachella Valley (CV) expires at the end of 2032.
• The IID Board has never allowed for Riverside County
(County) or CV representation.
• The Coachella Valley Energy Commission (CVEC)
recommends formation of the Coachella Valley Power Agency (CVPA) Joint Powers Authority (JPA).
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21 Background/Analysis
• On December 3, 2024, the Council voiced support for
the CVPA JPA during a Study Session.
• The CVPA JPA board would be comprised of
representatives from each of the stakeholder entities,
including the City of La Quinta.
• The CVPA JPA would give CV a voice in how power is
planned for, managed and delivered to the area.
Background/Analysis
• The JPA is a starting point that could lead to the formation of a standalone utility provider to serve the greater CV now served by IID.
• The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) would provide administrative assistance during the startup process.
• Under the Agreement, the CVPA would meet quarterly, and a quorum is defined as at least three Directors.
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22 Background/Analysis
• Increasing population, aging infrastructure, capacity limitations, and frequent outages are among the
concerns driving the need for CV stakeholders to provide oversight of electrical service matters.
• Overall system capacity is also impacting new
development that can’t be served by the current
substations and grid provided by IID.
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March 18, 2025
S1 – Discuss Turf Replacement for
SilverRock Resort Golf Course
Turf Grass Study Session
SilverRock Resort
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24 History SilverRock Resort Golf Course was built in 2004 with TifSport Bermuda Grass TifSport Grass does not tolerate overseeding and does not transition very well in the summer months & created unplayable turf conditions for most of the summer and has recently created issues with overseeding results The other local golf courses with TifSport Bermuda Grass have either replaced their turf or close in the summer months due to unfavorable conditions With 2 Luxury Hotels & high end residential units opening at SilverRock, year round & summer turf conditions need to be improved
Summer Transition Photos
SilverRock Resort
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29 Goals & Objectives
Primary Objective. Replace the TifSport
Bermuda with a new variant of Bermuda that is
hardier, tolerates overseeding, transitions faster,
and is drought tolerate. This will ensure we have
playable turf conditions year round and ensures
we have a strong healthy base of Bermuda
Grass to seed into for the primary season
months.
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30 Trial Hole #5 PLANTED A TEST HOLE JUNE 2024 - Replanted hole #5 with three varieties of the new Bermuda Grasses (Coachella, TifTuf, Latitude) in the fairway that have proven to transition faster, tolerates overseeding and has increased drought tolerance. The putting green was replaced with Mini-Verde Grass. Hole # 5 reopened approximately 6 weeks after sprigging. The Grow-in was extremely successful. All varieties did well. Hole #5 for the 2024-2025 season was not overseeded with the intention of observing to see how it plays, looks, reacts to traffic over the 2024-2025 golf season. A survey was created to get players feedback. 59 60
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31 4.5 - weeks after Sprigs were planted
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32 Solutions – Next Steps
Close the Front 9 May 19, 2025 to begin the renovation of grass.
Back 9 will remain open for players to play it twice for 18 holes.
Front 9 would reopen around the last week in August
and all 18 holes would be open for play through
September 2025.
All 18 holes would be overseeded in October 2025.
Back 9 closes Summer 2026, repeat process.
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33 Local Courses Converted to MiniVerde Andalusia Hideaway Rancho La Quinta Plantation Rams Hill El Dorado Morningside Desert Willow Ironwood Tradition The Springs Sun City O’Donnell Country Club 65 66
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S2 – Sphere Of Influence
Previous Study sessions have covered the following
topics:
– Fiscal Impact Analysis;
– Potential extension of the southern SOI;
– Assessment of current infrastructure facilities;
– Overview of the annexation process;
– Comparison of City and County’s zoning regulations for the SOI area;
– Results of a Vista Santa Rosa (VSR) community survey
Background
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• 7,665 acres
• East of Monroe, south of
Avenue 52, north of Avenue
62, and west of Van Buren
and Harrison
• Part of the VSR Community
• Included in General Plan
and Zoning maps
Public Outreach
• Post card mailed to property owners, and registered
voters within the Southern SOI boundaries
• Staff Presentation and Announcements at the VSR
Community Council meeting
• An email to La Quinta-based HOA’s located
adjacent to the Southern SOI
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36 VSR Design Guidelines
Prepared in 2004.
Generally consists in three parts:
1. Photographic Survey/Descriptive Adjectives
2. Recommended VSR Logo
3. Right-of-Way Streetscape Design
Recommendations
Photographic Survey
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VSR Design Guidelines
• Design Guidelines provide a visual survey and lack
detailed guidelines for future development
• Riverside County General Plan has Policy to Adopt
Comprehensive Land Use Map and Design Guidelines for
VSR Community
• City General Plan requires Master Plan for VSR to be
adopted prior to annexation of any portion
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• Community Outreach & Steering Committee
– 8± community workshops
– Steering Committee: VSR land owners, residents, City Council and Planning Commission representatives
• Master Plan Document
– Provide vision for the build out of VSR
– Review and amend land use map
– Establish standards, incorporate VSR design guidelines • CEQA Review
– Assuming land use changes, requires an EIR
1. Proceed with Master Plan:
• Prepare Request for Proposals to seek planning
consultant teams to prepare Master Plan
• Return to Council with a request to execute a contract for the Master Plan work
2. Do not proceed Master Plan:
• Develop community outreach plan with events and
workshops specifically for participation, engagement, and input from the VSR community on any potential future
annexation
Options for Next Steps
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