POWER POINTS
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
APRIL 15, 2025
April 15, 2025
1 City Council Regular Meeting
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City Council Regular Meeting
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PUBLIC COMMENT – MATTERS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
4/16/2025
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2 City Council Regular Meeting
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CLOSED SESSION IN PROGRESS
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3 City Council Regular Meeting
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PUBLIC COMMENT – MATTERS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
4/16/2025
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4 City Council Meeting
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P1 – SilverRock Development Project
Status Update
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5 City Council Meeting
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P2 – CV Housing First Program Update
CV 200
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6 2007–2009
Concentration of services
in the Indio area.
2007–2009
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7 2009–2018
Helped Thousands
2009–2017
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8 Transportation Challenge
2009–2017
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9 County needed long term
mental healthcare facility.
2017
2017
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10 Barbara Poppe Report
2018-2019
WHAT IS IT?
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18 RAPID RESOLUTION CRISIS STABILIZATION
36 IDENTIFYING the “200”
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CV 200
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2022 2023 2021
CV 200
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21 2022 2023 2021
+72
CV 200
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2022 2023 2021
+72
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+54
2021
+72
CV 200
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2023 2021 2022
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2021 2022
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25 Vouchers
Rent costs
Unit availability
LOOKING AHEAD
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27 City Council Meeting
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C7 Contract Spending Authority
2025/26 Fiscal Year
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28 Maintenance
Contracts
Additional
Work and
Services
• The City contracts maintenance services for parks,
civic facilities, median and parkway landscapes,
and retention basins.
• Maintenance contracts allow for extra work and
services outside of the scope of daily, weekly, and
monthly maintenance, such as plant replacement
as needed, and/or periodic maintenance items that
may be performed annually, or every two to three
years.
• Examples of periodic maintenance:
– Sports Fields: Leveling outfields and infields
– Landscape restoration of medians, parkways, parks
– Upgrades to the irrigation system, such as replacing time clocks Project No 2023-28
Landscape & Lighting
Assessment District 89-1
Landscape Maintenance
Contractor: Desert Concepts
• FY 2024/25 Extra Work Performed
• Landscape restoration:
– Median landscape on Highway 111
– Median landscape on Avenue 52 (in progress)
– Plant replacement throughout the City.
• Miles Avenue medians and parkways
• Fred Waring parkways
• Eisenhower Drive medians
• Adams Street parkways
• Calle Tampico medians and parkways
• Village Streets
• Fire Stations 93 and 32
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29 Project No 2023-28
FY 2025/26 Extra Work
Requested Spending
Authority $300,000
Suggested Landscape Restoration:
- Washington Street parkway at Point Happy
- Washington Street medians from Avenue 52 going north
- Avenue 50 medians from Eisenhower Drive to Jefferson
Street
- Avenue 48 medians from Washington Street to Jefferson Street
Project No 2023-29 Lighting & Landscape Assessment District 89-1 Lighting Maintenance
Contractor: Horizon Lighting
Extra work in the 2024/25 FY included lighting repairs at the Civic Center Campus
Extra work and On-Call services in the 2025/26 FY may include unanticipated electrical repairs due to accident damage in city medians, electrical repairs in parks and/or buildings.
Spending authority requested is $150,000
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Parks Landscape
Maintenance
Contractor: Desert Concepts
FY 2024/25 Extra Work Performed
• Bear Creek Trail from Eisenhower
Drive to Avenida Carranza
• Civic Center Campus plant
replacement/landscape
improvements
• Monticello Park landscape
replacement
• Pioneer and Seasons dog parks,
turf improvements
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C10 – APPROVE PLANS, SPECIFICATION,
AND ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE FOR FRITZ
BURNS PARK PROJECT NO. 2021-02
Fritz Burns Park
Fritz Burns Park is located on the corner of Avenue 52
and Avenida Bermudas
Phase 1 Improvements
• Plaza and Promenade with public art play
element, seating and shade;
• Expanded playground with new equipment,
shade, lighting, and drinking fountains;
• Restroom building.
Phase 2 Improvements
• Modified existing parking lot with shade;
• Electric Vehicle charging stations.
Phase 3 Improvements
• New water playground with wading pool;
• Expanded pool deck with shade and
seating;
• Expanded pool equipment area.
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B1 – Ordinance Amending Section 8.02.020 and 8.06.020 of Title 8 of the La Quinta Municipal Code to Exempt from
Permit Fences Not Over 7 Feet in Height
4/16/2025
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• City adopted by reference the 2022 California Building Standards Code (CBSC) with local amendments on
November 15, 2022.
• Included Amendment to the CBSC Section “Work
Exempt from Permit” construction of fences and nonretaining masonry walls 3 feet and under in height.
Summary
• Fences and walls over the 3 feet
require a permit.
• Typical 4 to 6 feet height.
• Fences and walls materials:
masonry/concrete block,
ornamental iron, tubular steel,
wood, split rail, corrugated metal,
vinyl, and bamboo.
• Planning review subject to
compliance with location, height
and design/materials standards.
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• Streamline the process to construct a fence by
exempting the requirement to obtain a building permit for fences 7 feet and under in height.
• Planning review to ensure that location, height, design and materials are in compliance with standards of the
zoning code.
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35 City Council Meeting
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B2 - Approve MOU for Greater Coachella Valley Chamber
of Commerce for FY 2025/26
4/16/2025
Memorandum of Understanding Overview
• Since 1991 annual services agreements with Chamber
• Event funding assist
– State of the City
– Hot Rod & Custom Car Show
• Business engagement
• The Gem
– Print
– Digital
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36 FY 24/25 Recap
• Business Development
• 97 new members this year
• 13 Business Walks in La Quinta
– Average 1.5 business walks per month
• 5 Mixers in La Quinta
• 12 Ribbon Cuttings
FY 24/25 Highlights
• La Quinta Car Show
o Another successful event with over 30 additional vehicles, 4 new food options and almost double the number of local businesses showing their services. Beer sales increased again and the addition of Buzzbox this year was a hit.
• State of the City
o We had nearly 320 attendees this year with a boost in sponsorships and 3 additional expo booths.
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• Marketing
o Our monthly newsletter gets La Quinta Business and City news out to over 6,000 subscribers with over a 50% open rate and 9% click rate.
• The Gem
o We continue to see an uptick in ads, articles, and engagement in the Gem. We’ve received strong feedback from the community and plan to continue to work listen to feedback and provide what the La Quinta community is looking for.
On the Horizon for FY 25/26
• GCVCC Educates Virtual
o We’re shifting our GCVCC Educates to a virtual program based on members feedback and resource need.
First, the programs will be recorded and added to a new resource library for members to watch at any time.
Second, member feedback says they need some events that they don’t have to leave work for. Having this virtual option for learning is helpful for local businesses.
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38 On the Horizon for FY 25/26
• Social Hour
o Casual networking event being hosted by local boards. o Each chamber city will have 2 per quarter at a local restaurant. o Launching in June
• Internship Programs
o New programs being worked on with school districts and local colleges to provide interns for local businesses.
2025/26 Fiscal Impact
• Event assist
• State of the City: $22,500
• Hot Rod Car Show: $12,750
• Business engagement - $8,000
• The Gem - 12 issues distributed to residents and businesses – $133,089
• Digital Version of The Gem - $1,000
Total for FY 2025/26 : $177,339
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• FY 2025/26 Cost: $22,500 (no change)
• Increase in FY24/25 due to cost of venue
food and logistics.
Hot Rod & Custom Car Show
• FY 2024/25: $12,750 (No change)
• Added additional speakers in FY 24/25
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40 Business Engagement
• FY 2024/25: $8,000 (No change)
• Business Development
• Business Walks
• Mixers
• Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breakings/Grand Openings
The Gem
Current Breakdown
– 36 pages total, 12 city pages (9 months)
» 10 city pages & 2 recycling pages
– 32 pages total, 8 city pages (3 months)
» 6 city pages & 2 recycling pages
– 16,000 Qty (Not including P.O. Boxes & Seasonal Residents) Total: $133,089 ($109,089: General Fund, $24,000: AB 939) 79 80
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41 Questions/Comments
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B3 – Civic Center Campus
Lake Maintenance
Biological Filter
Lake Maintenance
• The biological filter is located at the
lower lake and is made of layers of rock
and stone.
• The purpose is to filter debris and
sediment from entering the intake pipe
to the pump.
• The biological filter is recommended to
be replaced approximately every 15 to
20 years.
• The lake must be drained to perform
this work.
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• Notification to the
public will be provided
via social media, the
newsletter, the Gem,
and signage posted at
the lake. Earliest start
date is Monday, April
28, 2025.
Draining the Lake
• The Regional Water Quality Control Waterboard
– No permit required to drain the lake into the City’s
storm drain and SilverRock retention basin.
– A report including pictures and best maintenance
practices is requested.
– Water samples to test for bacteria, nutrients, and
total petroleum hydrocarbons.
• Burrtec does not require a permit to dispose of the
lake sediment in the landfill.
• Unknown issues may be discovered once the lake is
drained
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• Better Wildlife Management will assist with
relocation of the fish to the upper lake and ensure
best practices are utilized for their safety.
• A temporary circulation system will be installed to
provide aeration to the upper lake.
• Turtles are being re-homed to private lakes/ponds
as they burrow into the bio filter.
Lake Pumps
• Lake pumps have an expected life span of up to
twenty years or less. There are two lake pumps at
the Civic Center Campus lake.
• The biological filter is a vital component of lake
maintenance which affects pump performance and
life-span.
• One pumps was replaced in January 2025, the
second pump is not functioning properly.
Proposals to replace the second pump will be
presented at a future council meeting.
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Estimated costs to perform the work:
• Biofilter Replacement $ 120,000
• Consulting services $ 20,000
• Contingency amount $ 30,000
Total: $ 170,000
Schedule
The work is
anticipated to take
up to four weeks
Earliest Start Date:
Monday,
April 28, 2025
Install fencing around the lake, a temporary circulation system at the upper lake and pedestrian traffic control.
Begin draining water, and as the water level is lowered, begin re-locating fish to the upper lake; estimated time is 2 to 4 days. Inspect lake liner for damage, remove and dispose of sediment, debris and stone from the biofilter. Perform a camera inspection of the intake pipes, remove obstructions as needed; estimated time is 7 to 9 days. Replace rock and stone materials for the biofilter as per original lake specifications; estimated time is 5 to 7 days. Refill lake; estimated time is 3 days. Startup lake pumps; estimated time is 1 day 89 90
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PH1 – 51495 Avenida Diaz
LANDMARK DESIGNATION 2025-0001
Proposal
Request by property owners, Robert Lindemann and
Ulla Lemborn, to designate their “casita” home
located at 51495 Avenida Diaz as a locally
designated historic landmark.
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• Project
Location:
– 51495
Avenida
Diaz
History
The Cove was
subdivided
between 1933-
1937
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Aerial View
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Aerial
History
• The 51495 Avenida Diaz residence was
constructed in 1938
• Spanish Colonial Revival style
• The home was constructed with an "L" shaped
plan, clad in stucco with a shed roof clad in red
tiles with exposed beams
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• Between 1935 and 1941, 63 "casitas" were built
• The original developer of the casitas was E. S.
'Harry' Kiener, who formed the Palm Springs – La
Quinta Development Company
51495 Avenida Diaz
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51495 Avenida Diaz
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Original “peek door” hardware in front door
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Joe Valenzuela Roof Company
Building
Additions
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Other Improvements
Front property wall –Block wall permits were issued in 1987 and 1999, which enclosed the front yard area with a 5-foot masonry wall.
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Council must determine if the property meets one or more of the landmark criteria as provided in Title 7 – Historic Preservation of the La Quinta Municipal Code and is in
compliance with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
At its March 25, 2025 meeting, Planning Commission
unanimously recommended approval of the landmark
designation of 51495 Avenida Diaz.
Landmark Designation Criteria
A. It exemplifies or reflects special elements of the city's cultural, social, economic, political, aesthetic, engineering, or architectural history; or
B. It is identified with persons or events significant in local, state, or national history; or
C. It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period, or method of construction, is a valuable example of the use of Indigenous materials or craftsmanship or is representative of a notable work of an acclaimed builder, designer, or architect; or 111
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D. It is an archaeological, paleontological, botanical, geological, topographical, ecological, or geographical site which has the potential to yield information of scientific value; or
E. It is a geographically definable area possessing a concentration of sites, buildings, structures, improvements, or objects linked historically through location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and/or association, in which the collective value of the improvements may be greater than the value of each individual improvement.
Analysis
• 51495 Avenida Diaz embodies the distinctive characteristics of a Spanish Colonial Revival style “casita” bungalow built in the Cove during the 1930s
• 5D2 - Contributor to a district that is eligible for local listing or local designation (Historical Survey 2023)
• Meets local Criterion A and B as the first residential subdivision within the boundaries of the city constructed with Spanish Revival style homes and is a contributor to a Thematic Historic District. 113
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• Retains original “L” shape and retains original features and elements - original “Z” style front door, latch and window, wooden lintel, and original roof tiles.
• While later building improvements were added the integrity of the original features and building elements are intact.
• Representative of the first subdivision of the Cove by E.S. “Harry” Kiener, who formed the Palm Springs – La Quinta Development Company.
CEQA
The Design and Development Department has determined
that this project is exempt from environmental review
pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the
California Environmental Quality Act as this project includes no expansion of the use.
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Adopt a resolution to approve Landmark Designation 2025- 0001 and find that the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing
Facilities)
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