POWER POINTS
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
February 3, 2026
1 City Council Regular Meeting
February 3, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting
February 3, 2026
PUBLIC COMMENT – MATTERS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
2/4/2026
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2 City Council Regular Meeting
February 3, 2026
CLOSED SESSION IN PROGRESS
Pledge of Allegiance
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3 City Council Regular Meeting
February 3, 2026
PUBLIC COMMENT – MATTERS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
2/4/2026
City Council Meeting
February 3, 2026
P1 – SilverRock Development Project
Status Update
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4 City Council Meeting
February 3, 2026
P2 – SilverRock Development Project Presentation from
Michael Gazzano, TBE RE Acquisition Co. II LLC,
subsidiary of Turnbridge Equities.
City Council Meeting
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P3 – Leadership Coachella Valley Presentation by
Ryland Penta, Vice President
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A B O U T L C V
Leadership Coachella Valley has
been building informed, connected,
and engaged leaders across the
Coachella Valley for 25 years.
Left: Current Leadership Coachella Valley Class
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P R O G R A M
• Showcases key industries and institutions shaping the Valley’s future • Connects local issues to regional impact, encouraging broader thinking • Explores regional challenges and opportunities through firsthand experience
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Number of participants
150+
From public agencies
90+
From education
200+
From non-profits
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M O V I N G T H E
V A L L E Y
F O R W A R D
Drives Economic
Development
Builds Regional
Awareness
Creates Lasting
Networks
Develops PlaceBased Leadership
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Encourages
Volunteerism
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H O W L C V S T R E N G T H E N S
Y O U R C O M M U N I T Y
More Informed
Residents
Stronger Regional
Collaboration
Increased Civic Trust
and Participation
A Deeper Bench of
Community Leadership
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P A R T N E R W I T H L C V
• Attend events to engage with current and future leaders • Identify and recommend promising leaders from your community • Stay connected as ambassadors for civic leadership across the Valley 13 14
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8 T H A N K Y O U
City Council Meeting
February 3, 2026
P4 – Sunline Transit Agency Presentation by
CEO/General Manager, Mona Babuta on
Agency’s Operational Analysis
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2026 City of
La Quinta
Mona Babauta, CEO/General Manager
Joint Powers Authority
formed in 1977
Member Agencies: Palm Springs,
Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City,
Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian
Wells, La Quinta, Indio, Coachella
and unincorporated areas of
Riverside County
Service Characteristics:
⦿1,120 mile service area
(roughly the size of
the State of Rhode Island)
⦿Fixed Route,
Paratransit, Microtransit,
and Commuter Link
⦿Taxi voucher program
Annual Ridership =
Approximately
3 million
SunLine Service Area
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Conditions
We are learning
from the existing
transit service
and the transit
market.
Community
Engagement
We are starting to
talk to the public
and learn from their
needs and
experiences.
SunLine: Rides Reimagined Process
Thank
You!
Help us hear from your communities!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SunLineCOA1
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11 City Council Meeting
February 3, 2026
B1 – Approve 2nd Round Community Services
Grants 2025-26
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12 Community Services Grants
• Grants are awarded to non-profit organizations that serve La Quinta residents and the Coachella Valley
• Budget is $100,000 per fiscal year (three rounds)
• $45,500 was awarded during the 1st round
• Four applications were submitted for the 2nd round of grants • Ad-Hoc recommends funding 3 organizations for $15,000 • $39,500 would remain for the third round of grants
Committee
Recommendation
Applicant Requested
Assistance League Coachella Valley $5,000 $5,000
Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness $5,000 $5,000
Network
Lift to Rise $5,000 $0
Society’s Outkasts Animal Rescue $5,000 $5,000
Grand Total $20,000 $15,000
• Currently accepting applications for the third round of grants, deadline is May 8th 23 24
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13 City Council Meeting
February 3, 2026
B2 – Introduce First Reading of Ordinance
Designating Speed Limits for Various Streets
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14 Summary
• Speed surveys conducted in January 2026 to account for speed, accident history, and roadway characteristics
• If adopted, ordinance would reduce the speed limits for 6 street segments by 5 or 10 mph
Street Segment Posted Proposed
Dune Palms Road Blackhawk Way to Miles Avenue 45 40
Avenue 50 Washington Street to Park Avenue 50 40
Avenue 50 Park Avenue to Jefferson Street 50 45
Avenue 50 Jefferson Street to Madison Street 50 45
Avenue 52 Desert Club Drive to Washington Street 50 40
Avenue 52 Madison Street to Monroe Street 50 45
• The reduced speed limits will help drivers maintain a speed that is safe and consistent with the majority of other users 27 28
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15 City Council Regular Meeting
February 3, 2026
S1 – DISCUSS STRATEGIC PLAN
SEMI-ANNUAL UPDATE
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16 STRATEGIC PLAN OVERVIEW
• On February 18, 2025, the City Council adopted the La Quinta Strategic Plan (Plan), a living, flexible document with Focus Areas and Goals reflective of the City’s vision and Sacred Values. • The Plan is reviewed and updated routinely by City staff as goals are achieved or the City’s priorities change to add new Action Items. • Updates are reported to the City Council semiannually for review. • *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
13 FOCUS AREAS
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17 STATUS
ACTIVITY SNAPSHOT
• The Dashboard gives a snapshot of progress
overall and for each Focus Area.
• The numbers are driven by the progress and
completion of Goals and Action Items, and the
addition of new ones.
• This update highlights 6 Focus Areas where
there have been significant steps forward.
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18 HIGHLIGHTS
• Address IID Lease Expiration & Equipment
Needs: A cost-share agreement between
the City, developers and IID to expand the
Avenue 58 substation is being finalized.
• Continue to Address Affordable Housing
Needs: There is progress on development
agreements on 3 City-owned properties.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Economic Development: We have added a
Goal to monitor the development progress at
SilverRock.
• Implement the Highway 111 Reenvision
Plan: A new Specific Plan is being finalized
with adoption expected in Spring 2026.
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• Broaden Community Involvement: La
Quinta’s new Youth Collective kicked off in
October with LQHS and Xavier Prep students.
• Enhance Health / Wellness & Recreation
Amenities: Two new events have been
introduced: the Fall Festival held in October
and Wellness in the Desert will debut on
Saturday.
Questions &
Discussion
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