POWER POINTS
SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL,
HOUSING AUTHORITY,
AND CITY BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS, AND
COMMITTEES
MARCH 26, 2026
3/26/2026
1 Special Joint Meeting of the
City Council, Housing Authority, and
City Boards, Commissions, & Committees
March 26, 2026
3/26/2026
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2 L A Q U I N T A F O R W A R D :
M O M E N T U M A N D M I L E S T O N E S
COMMUNITY Workshop
W E DNESDAY, FE B RUA RY 1 1
4 :3 0 PM - E NG AG E WITH CIT Y COU NC IL & STAF F
5 PM - PROG RAM STA RTS
WE LL NES S CE NTE R | 7 84 50 AVE NIDA LA FONDA
La Quinta Forward:
Momentum &
Milestones
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3 Past Workshop
Completed/
In-Progress Items
2024 & 2025 Workshop
Top 5 Vote
Address IID Needs &
Equipment Lease
2025 Workshop
Top 5 Vote
Preserve La Quinta’s History
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3/26/2026
4 2025 Workshop
Top 5 Vote
Address Affordable Housing
Needs
2022 & 2025 Workshop
Top 5 Vote
Underground Utilities
2018 & 2024 Workshop
Top 5 Vote
Highway 111 Corridor Plan
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3/26/2026
5 2024 Workshop
Top 5 Vote
Expand La Quinta’s Southern
Boundaries
2023 Workshop Top 5 Vote
Fritz Burns Park/Pool
Improvements
2023 Workshop Top 5 Vote
Better Roads
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6 2022 Workshop Top 5 Vote
More Concerts in the Park
2022 Workshop Top 5 Vote
Park Improvements
2022 Workshop Top 5 Vote
Public Safety Cameras Phase II
2018 Workshop Top 5 Vote
SilverRock Park Event Area
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7 2018 Workshop Top 5 Vote
X Park
2018 Workshop Top 5 Vote
Restroom at the Top of The Cove
2025 Completed
Milestone
Projects
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8 IID
Update
(2024 & 2025 Top 5 Vote)
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9 SilverRock
Update
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10 Public Works
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11 Public Works – Completed Projects
Public Works – Completed Projects
• FY 24/25 PMP
– Fred Waring Drive and Miscellaneous Locations
• FY25/26 PMP Slurry Seal
– Cove, Highlands, Monticello & Adams Street
• Cove Slurry Seal Improvements
• Highway 111 Resurfacing
• South La Quinta Median Landscaping
– Avenue 52
• Washington Street Parkway Landscaping
• Miscellaneous ADA Improvements
– Avenida Navarro & La Fonda
• Lighted Crosswalk at
Bermudas/Avenue 52 Roundabout
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12 Projects Underway
• Highway 111 Corridor
Specific Plan and Roadway Design
• La Quinta Cultural Campus
Design – Added Lumberyard Bldg. • Operations & Maint. Yard Design
• Washington St. Connector to Art &
Music Line
Design
• Citywide Striping
Design
• Miles Avenue Pavement Rehab.
Design
• Avenue 50 Bridge
Design
• Fritz Burns Park Improvements
Construction
• South LQ Median Landscape
Construction continues on Washington St. • City Hall Drainage Improvements Design
• Avenue 48 Arts & Music Line Bike Trail
Design
• Avenue 50 Widening – Jefferson to Madison
Design
Fritz Burns Park Improvements
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13 FRITZ BURNS PARK IMPROVEMENTS
AVENUE 52 MEDIAN LANDSCAPING
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14 Highway 111 Pavement Resurfacing
Maintenance and Operation Yard
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15 Cultural Campus
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16 Public Safety Highlights
• Law Enforcement: $21.7M (23.4% of budget) • Fire Department: $11.7M (12.6% of budget) – 3 Fire Stations
Public Safety Cameras
– 114 Cameras | 68 Flock LPRs
– Real-time leads & video evidence
– Helps identify suspects, recover vehicles, reconstruct crimes – Improves response time & deters crime
Upcoming Events
• LQ Emergency Preparedness Fair – April 9, 2026
• CERT Class – May 1–3, 2026
• Spay & Neuter Voucher Program – Coming Soon
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17 Financial Advisory
Commission
Financial Advisory Commission
• Meetings: Quarterly
• Time: 3:30 p.m. • Location: Council Chamber • Commissioners:
Ellen Way, Chairperson
Brian Anderson, Vice Chair
Keith Dorsey
Geoffrey Kiehl
David Lee
Shelley Mast
Phillip Niblo
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18 FAC – Roles & Responsibilities
Measure G Oversight
Conduct annual review and reporting of Measure G sales tax revenues and expenditures to ensure transparency and compliance with voter intent.
Audit & Financial Reporting Oversight
Review the City’s annual audit, including financial statements and internal control structure, to ensure accountability and sound financial practices.
Treasury & Investment Monitoring
Perform quarterly review of the Treasurer’s Report for compliance with the City’s Investment Policy and adequacy of cash to meet anticipated obligations.
Fiscal Stewardship & Advisory Role
Provide ongoing oversight and recommendations on financial matters to support longterm fiscal sustainability.
La Quinta is ranked
#7 out of 410
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19 Upcoming Projects
• Adopt the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget
• Strengthen long-range financial planning and forecasting to support informed, strategic decision-making
• Expand transparency and community engagement through improved access to clear, user-friendly financial information
• Closely monitor economic conditions, revenue performance, and long-term obligations to proactively manage fiscal risks • Provide oversight and guidance on key initiatives, including the annual budget, capital investments, and Measure G implementation • Support periodic review of key financial policies and internal controls, including the City’s Investment Policy
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20 Arts & Community Services
Commission
Arts & Community Services Commission
• Meetings: Quarterly
• Time: 4:00 p.m.
• Location: Council Chamber
• Commissioners:
Gayl Biondi
Felice Chiapperini, Chairperson
Cynthia Beesemyer
Mary Anne Brower
Sean Webb, Vice Chair
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21 ACSC – Roles & Responsibilities
• Recommendations pertaining to community services
recreation programs, special events, and public art.
ART EVENTS RECREATION
• City Signature Events
• Lifestyle Events
• Recognition Programs
• Fritz Burns Park
• Wellness Center
• X Park
• Murals
• Sculpture Loan Program
• La Quinta Art Celebration
Upcoming Projects
• Community Murals
– Civic Center Campus
– SilverRock Park
– Signal Box Art
• La Quinta Youth Collective (LQYC)
- Community Service Projects
- Recognition for inaugural class
• New Artwork displayed at City Hall and Wellness Center Entrance
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22 Completed Projects
Hadley Villas Paint Activity
“Wish You Were Here”
Mock City Council Meeting
“La Quinta Bamboo”
“Synergy”
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23 Housing Commission
Housing Commission
• Meetings: Quarterly
• Time: 5:00 p.m.
• Location: Council Chamber
• Commissioners: – Veronica Gaeta-Mejia, Chair – Olga Pacheco, Vice Chair – Priscilla Paltin – Christa Christopherson – Jim Lewis
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24 Housing Commission
Roles and Responsibilities
• 5 Commissioners
– Including 2 housing tenants with one tenant over 65.
• Advises Housing Authority on both affordable housing
community needs and methods for meeting those needs.
• Reviews and recommends potential affordable housing
projects, provides input on policies regarding affordable housing, and promotes community education on
awareness of housing programs.
Housing Improvements
• Dune Palms Mobile Home Park
• 28 Cove Homes
3/26/2026
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25 Housing Priorities
• State Compliance
• Future Affordable
Housing Projects
• Homeless Prevention
Partnerships
• Funding Opportunities
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26 Planning Commission
Planning Commission
• Frequency: every 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month
• Time: 5:00 p.m. • Location: Council Chambers
• Commissioners:
Doug Hassett, Chairperson
Elisa Guerrero, Vice Chairperson
Alfonso Hernandez
Kevin Hundt
Kevin McCune
Stephen Nieto
Linda Bolinger
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27 Planning Commission
Roles and Responsibilities
• Carry out the powers and duties as prescribed in
the Planning and Zoning Laws of California and
La Quinta
• Advisory body to Council
• Develop and maintain General Plan
• Consider new development applications and
review the design of new developments
Planning Projects
• Coral Mountain Club
– Golf Course & Sales Center
– Residences
• St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Hall
• Residential Developments:
– Andalusia
– Bravo Estates
– Oasis (60th & Madison)
– Griffin Ranch
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28 Construction Board of Appeals
Construction Board of Appeals
• Frequency and Time: on as needed basis
• Location: Council Chambers
• Board Members:
Bob Edwards
Joseph Venuti
Kevin Leonhard
Rick Morris
Stephen Olson
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29 CBA – Background and
Roles & Responsibilities
• Established in 1995
• Coordinated through the Design & Development Department • Considers appeals on building related decisions to determine the suitability of alternate materials, designs, tests and methods of construction.
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March 20, 2025
PUBLIC COMMENT – MATTERS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
3/26/2026
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