application for a new license for such kennel or cattery shall be considered for a period of one year from the effective date of such denial or revocation; provided, however that for good cause shown the board of supervisors may direct there be a lesser period of time before such application will be considered.
C. Any person whose application has been denied or whose license has not been renewed, or whose license has been suspended or revoked, may appeal such denial, non-renewal, suspension or revocation by filing with the clerk of the board of supervisors within fifteen (15) days after notice of such denial, suspension or revocation, a written notice of appeal briefly setting forth the reasons why the appellant alleges such denial, non-renewal, suspension or revocation is improper. Within five days of the receipt by the said clerk of such notice of appeal, the clerk shall set a hearing date for the appeal and shall give written notice of the date, time and place of such hearing to the appellant, and such notice shall be sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested. The date of hearing shall be not less than twenty (20) business days from the date of the mailing of the notice of the date, time and place of the hearing, and the hearing shall be conducted not later than forty-five (45) business days from the date of the mailing of the notice of denial, non-renewal, suspension or revocation; provided, however, that at the request of the appellant, the clerk of the board may extend the hearing date for a reasonable period beyond the aforementioned fortyfive (45) business day limit. The appeal shall be heard by the board which may affirm, modify or reverse the denial, non-renewal, suspension or revocation. In conducting the hearing, the board of supervisors shall not be limited to technical rules relating to evidence and witnesses, as applicable in courts of law. To be admissible, evidence shall be of the type upon which responsible persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs.
During the pendency of the appeal, there shall be in effect an automatic stay of the denial, nonrenewal, suspension or revocation; provided, however, that during said period of pendency the director may take such action as he/she deems appropriate including but not limited to the abatement of public nuisances, inspection of the kennel or cattery premises, or the prosecution of any violation of the chapter or any other provision of law not related to the failure of the subject kennel or cater to be currently and otherwise validly licensed.
(Ord. No. 630.16, § 7, 1-5-2016)
6.08.080 Duties and powers of officers.
1. It shall be the duty of all peace officers within the County of Riverside, to cooperate with and assist the animal services director in the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, and in the enforcement of California State law relating to the regulation, care and/or keeping of animals, and such peace officers and the animal services director/designee shall be empowered to:
a. Receive, take up and impound any dog or other animal found running at large in violation of this chapter, any other ordinance or of any law of the State of California. b. Issue a warning notice for, citation for, or investigate any violation of any provision of any county ordinance or California law regarding the care or keeping of animals. c. Investigate whether a dog is licensed in compliance with the requirements of this chapter. d. Seize and impound any animal as authorized by this chapter or any other ordinance or state law. When the animal to be taken or seized is located inside a private residence or in its curtilage, a judicial order directing seizure of the animal shall, absent exigent circumstances, be obtained prior to seizure. e. Regularly and adequately feed, water and otherwise care for any animals impounded under the provisions of this chapter, other ordinance or state law or to provide for such feeding and/or watering and care.
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f. Follow the provisions of the Riverside County Ordinance No. 716 in humanely destroying or giving emergency care to sick or injured animals.
2. Any peace officer, riverside animal services department officer, and animal services director, charged with the responsibility for enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, or any other ordinance, or state law governing animals may arrest a person without warrant whenever he/she has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed an infraction or misdemeanor in his/her presence, or a felony which is in violation of this chapter or other ordinance governing animals or California law regulating the care and/or keeping of animals.
3. In any case in which a person arrested, does not demand to be taken before a magistrate: 1) regarding any infraction, such officer or employee making the arrest shall prepare a written notice to appear and shall release the person on his/her promise to appear, as prescribed by Section 853.5 of the California Penal Code; 2) Regarding a misdemeanor, such officer or employee may prepare a written notice to appear and may release the person on his/her written promise to appear, as prescribed by California Penal Code Section 853.6.
(Ord. No. 630.16, § 8, 1-5-2016)
6.08.090 Entry upon private property.
Unless otherwise prohibited by law, all persons whose duty it is to enforce the provisions of this chapter are hereby empowered to enter upon private property, where any dog, cat or animal is kept or reasonably believed to be kept, for the purpose of ascertaining whether such animal is being kept in violation of any provision of this chapter, other ordinance governing animals, or California State law relating to the regulation, care and/or keeping of animals.
Notwithstanding any provision in this chapter relating to entry upon private property for any purpose under this chapter, no such entry may be conducted: (a) without the express or implied consent of the property owner or the person having lawful possession thereof, or (b) unless an inspection warrant has been issued and the entry is conducted in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure, Sections 1822.50 through 1822.56, inclusive, or (c) except as may otherwise be expressly or impliedly permitted by law. (Ord. No. 630.16, § 9, 1-5-2016)
6.08.100 Capture of dogs running at large.
In the interest of public health and safety, it shall be lawful for any person to take up, in a humane manner, any dog running at large in violation of this chapter and to promptly deliver such dog to the animal services director.
Notwithstanding any provision in this chapter, dogs that are actively engaged in hunting and training activities under the control of its hunter/guardian in the areas designated for the use of a firearm by Ordinance No. 514 are not required to be on a leash and are not to be considered dogs running at large. The hunting dog must be rabies vaccinated and licensed in the jurisdiction of origin. The hunter/guardian must be in compliance with all local ordinances, and state laws and regulations relating to hunting and the keeping of animals when the hunting dog(s) is in engaging in training or hunting activities. Hunting dogs must be on a leash when not participating in hunting or training actives.
(Ord. No. 630.16, § 10, 1-5-2016)
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6.08.110 Impounded animals and service fees.
A. An impounded animal may be redeemed only upon payment of the impound fees described section 6.08.240 of this chapter, plus the actual costs of transporting the animal to impound, the actual costs of veterinary and related services rendered to the animal while impounded, the actual costs of sale incurred, the actual costs of any extraordinary measures required in the handling and maintenance of the animal while impounded, and any applicable processing fees set forth in section 6.08.240 of this chapter including if there is a related administrative citation or approved payment plan. The amount of the impound fees shall be dependent upon whether or not the impound is the first, second, or third offense for the animal. For any impounded unaltered animal, a state mandated unaltered fine fee shall also be paid in the amounts described in section 6.08.240 of this chapter.
B. The fee for destruction and disposal of any dog, cat or other small animal in accordance with any provision of this chapter shall be in the amount set forth in section 6.08.240 of this chapter.
C. The fee for destruction and disposal of any horse, donkey, burro or other large animal in accordance with any provision of this chapter shall be in the amount set forth in section 6.08.240 of this chapter.
D. Any dog, four months of age or older, which has been impounded shall not be released from impoundment unless it is licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
E. An officer acting under the provisions of this chapter who impounds a dog or cat pursuant to section
6.08.080, subsection 1.a. or 1.d. of this chapter, shall give written notice of the impound by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the identified address on the animal or last known owner address provided in county records, if the dog or cat is: 1) wearing a dog or cat license tag, 2) wearing any other identification tag containing an address, or 3) is microchipped. If such dog or cat is not redeemed within ten (10) calendar days from the date of the mailing of such notice, the officer having custody of the dog or cat shall dispose of it in accordance with the provisions of section 6.08.110, subsection H. of this chapter, or shall humanely destroy such dog or cat.
F. Upon impounding a stray dog pursuant to subsections 1.a. or d. of section 6.08.080 of this chapter or impounding a stray cat, the holding period for such stray dog or cat shall be in accordance with state law, as in Food and Agricultural Code sections 31752 and 31108 or other such applicable state law, as amended from time to time.
G. The officer having custody of any impounded dog, cat or other animal may, by humane methods, summarily destroy such dog, cat or other animal if: 1) the animal is suffering from any incurable, dangerous or contagious disease, providing a veterinarian shall certify, in writing, that such animal is so suffering; or, in the officers best judgment it would be inhumane and cause needless suffering to prolong the life of the animal in order to see a veterinarian or, 2) it is an unlicensed vicious dog, cat or other animal.
H. Any officer having in his custody any unredeemed, impounded dog or cat may release such dog or cat to any adult individual upon payment by that individual of the impound fees and charges specified in subsection A. of this section and in the amount set forth in Section 6.08.240 of this chapter, or to a nonprofit corporation formed under the provisions of California Corporations Code commencing with Section 10400 for the prevention of cruelty to animals or to a nonprofit organization formed under the laws of the State of California for the prevention of cruelty to animals, for such placement as such nonprofit corporation or nonprofit organization may choose. Releases of dogs or cats to such nonprofit corporations or nonprofit organizations pursuant to subsection H. of this section shall not be subject to the payment of impound fees and charges specified in subsection A. of this section.
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J. Animal control officers choosing to return an impounded animal to the owner while in the field may collect a field return impound fee in the amount set forth in section 6.08.240 of this chapter.
K. Animal control officers picking up owned animals at the request of the owner shall collect an owner turn-in fee from the owner in the amount set forth in section 6.08.240 of this chapter.
L. Animal control officers investigating and authorizing a home quarantine shall collect a fee from the owner or custodian of the animal in the amount set forth in section 6.08.240 of this chapter.
M. Animal control officers providing assistance with trap service shall collect a trap rental service fee in the amount set forth in section 6.08.240 of this chapter. Any person that rents a trap that is lost or destroyed shall also be responsible for payment for the lost or destroyed trap in the amount set forth in section
6.08.240 of this chapter.
N. Owners of animals impounded for quarantine at a county facility shall be charged a daily quarantine fee in the amount set forth in section 6.08.240 of this chapter which shall be in addition to the regular daily boarding fee.
O. The hourly rate for the recovery of administrative costs associated with the recoupment of enforcement costs provided in this chapter shall be in the amount set forth in section 6.08.240 of this chapter.
P. The fee for a microchip identification device shall be in the amount set forth in section 6.08.240 of this chapter and shall be dependent upon whether the microchip was implanted at the time of adoption or at any other time.
Q. The fee for after-hours personnel assistance shall be in the amount set forth in section 6.08.240 of this chapter, per hour. The after-hours charge shall commence after the close of normal business hours and shall be in addition to any other applicable fees set forth in this chapter.
R. The adoption fee(s) for adopting any unredeemed, impounded dog or cat will be based on tiered system that includes vaccinations, microchipping, deworming, spay or neutering and adoption charges. The tiered system for adoption fees for dogs shall be based on the number of days that the dog has been in the shelter in the amount set forth in section 6.08.240 of this chapter. The tiered system for adoption fees for cats shall be based on the age of the cat in the amount set forth in section 6.08.240 of this chapter. Senior citizens and disabled people will be charged at fifty (50) percent of the applicable adoption fee charges. To reduce and/or eliminate the euthanasia of adoptable dogs and cats, the director or his designee shall have the discretion to decrease or entirely waive the adoption fees for last chance adoptions, which are adoptions of urgent animals scheduled for euthanasia. The director or his designee shall have the discretion to decrease the adoption fees of animals adopted at special events in order to promote the adoption of impounded animals.
The director or his designee shall also have the discretion to waive fifty (50) percent of the applicable tiered fee if the animal is adopted by the foster care provider currently providing care for the animal or for an employee of the County of Riverside.
S. There shall be an owner turn-in fee for animals turned in by owners at shelters in the amount set forth in section 6.08.240 of this chapter.
T. Owners or custodians of animals impounded and sheltered at a county animal shelter shall be charged a daily boarding fee in the amount set forth in section 6.08.240 of this chapter.
U. The director shall charge and collect from each owner or custodian the veterinarian and staff rates for the treatment of animals, as set forth in section 6.08.240 of this chapter. The director shall also charge and collect for any additional costs for veterinary and related services rendered to the animal as set forth in section 6.08.240 of this chapter, and the actual costs of any extraordinary measures required in or for the handling and maintenance of the animal.
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sheltering staff and services at rates and actual costs as approved annually by the board of supervisors. Said rates and actual costs for providing field and sheltering staff and services shall be in addition to any rates or fees set forth in section 6.08.240 of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 630.16, § 11, 1-5-2016; Ord. No. 630.18, § 8, 1-7-2020; Ord. No. 630.19, § 9, 7-20-2021)
6.08.120 Altered and unaltered animals.
A. Mandatory spaying and neutering.
1. Requirement. No person may own, keep, or harbor an unaltered dog or cat in violation of this section.
An owner or custodian of an unaltered dog must have the dog spayed or neutered, or provide a certificate of sterility, or obtain an unaltered dog license in accordance with this chapter. An owner or custodian of an unaltered cat must have the animal spayed or neutered or provide a certificate of sterility.
2. Appointments are available to spay or neuter an unaltered dog or cat at the county's animal shelters.
The demand for these appointments exceeds the number of slots available. In an effort to maximize the number of animals spayed or neutered, the department shall charge an appointment fee in an amount as set forth in section 6.08.240 of this chapter that shall be applied toward the cost of spaying or neutering the animal, provided the owner, or custodian keeps the appointment or contacts the department twenty-four (24) hours prior the appointment to reschedule.
3. Any dog or cat impounded at a county animal shelter is required to be spayed or neutered prior to release unless exempt in subsection A.4. below.
4. Exemptions. This section shall not apply to any of the following:
A. A dog with a high likelihood of suffering serious bodily harm or death if spayed or neutered, due to age or infirmity. The owner or custodian shall obtain written confirmation of this fact from a California licensed veterinarian. If the dog is able to be safely spayed or neutered at a later date, that date shall be stated in the written confirmation; should this date be later than thirty (30) days, the owner or custodian shall apply for an unaltered dog license.
B. In the event that any dog comes under subsection A.4.a. of section 6.08.120 of this chapter, a spay and neuter deposit fee in an amount as set forth in section 6.08.240 of this chapter shall be paid before the dog is released from the county animal shelter.
C. A cat with a high likelihood of suffering serious bodily harm or death if spayed or neutered, due to age or infirmity. The owner or custodian shall obtain written confirmation of this fact from a California licensed veterinarian. If the cat is able to be safely spayed or neutered at a later date, that date shall be stated in the written confirmation.
D. In the event any cat comes under subsection A.4.c. of section 6.08.120 of this chapter, a mandatory spay and neuter deposit fee in an amount as set forth in section 6.08.240 of this chapter shall be paid before the cat is released from the shelter.
E. Animals owned by recognized dog or cat breeders, as defined by department policy.
F. Females over the age of 10 and males over the age of 12 are exempt from the Spay and Neuter requirement due to the biological improbability of reproduction, however, owners will be required to purchase an unaltered license for any dog that is exempt under this subsection.
B. Denial or revocation of unaltered dog license and re-application.
1. The department may deny or revoke an unaltered dog license for one or more of the following reasons:
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A. The owner, custodian, applicant or licensee is not in compliance with all of the requirements of this section;
B. The department has received at least three complaints, verified by the department, that the owner, custodian, applicant or licensee has allowed a dog to be stray or run at large or has otherwise been found to be neglectful of his or her or other animals; C. The owner, custodian, applicant, or licensee has been previously cited for violating a state law, county code or other municipal provision relating to the care and control of animals; D. The unaltered dog has been adjudicated by a court or an agency of appropriate jurisdiction to be potentially dangerous, dangerous or vicious, or to be nuisance within the meaning of the Riverside County Ordinances or under state law;
E. Any unaltered dog license held by the applicant has been revoked; F. The license application is discovered to contain a material misrepresentation or omission of fact.
2. Re-application for unaltered dog license:
A. When an unaltered dog license is denied, the applicant may re-apply for a license upon changed circumstances and a showing that the requirements of this chapter have been met. The department shall refund one-half of the license fee when the application is denied. The applicant shall pay the full fee upon re-application.
B. When an unaltered dog license is revoked, the owner or custodian of the dog may apply for a new license after a thirty-day waiting period upon showing that the requirements of this chapter have been met. No part of an unaltered dog licensee fee is refundable when a license is revoked and the applicant shall pay the full fee upon re-application.
C. Appeal of denial or revocation of unaltered dog license.
1. Request for hearing.
A. Notice of intent to deny or revoke. The department shall mail to the owner, custodian, licensee, or applicant a written notice of its intent to deny or revoke the license for an unaltered dog which includes the reason(s) for the denial or revocation. The owner, custodian, licensee or applicant may request a hearing to appeal the denial or revocation. The request must be made in writing within ten (10) days after the notice of the intent to deny or revoke is mailed. Failure to submit a timely written hearing request shall be deemed a waiver of the right to appeal the license denial or revocation.
B. Hearing officer. The hearing shall be conducted by the animal services director's designee.
C. Notice and conduct of hearing. The department shall mail a written notice of the date, time and place for the hearing not less than ten (10) business days before the hearing date. The hearing date shall be no more than thirty (30) business days after the department's receipt of the request for a hearing. The hearing will be informal and the rules of evidence will not be strictly observed.
The department shall mail a written decision to the owner or custodian within ten (10) business days after the hearing. The decision of the hearing officer shall be the final administrative decision.
3. Change in location of dog. If the dog is moved after the department has issued a letter of intent to deny or revoke, but has not yet denied or revoked the license, the owner, custodian, licensee or applicant must provide the department with information as to the dog's whereabouts, within ten (10) days of the change in location of the dog, including the current owner or custodian's name, address and telephone number.
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D. Transfer, sale and breeding of unaltered dog or cat.
1. Offer for sale or transfer of unaltered dog. An owner or custodian who offers any unaltered dog for sale, trade, or adoption must include a valid unaltered dog license number with the offer of sale, trade or adoption, or otherwise state and establish compliance with this section. An owner or custodian of an unaltered dog must notify the department of the name and address of the transferee within ten (10) days after the transfer. The unaltered license and microchip numbers must appear on a document transferring the animal to the new owner.
2. Offer for sale or transfer of unaltered cat. An owner or custodian of an unaltered cat must notify the department of the name and address of the transferee within ten (10) days after the transfer. The microchip numbers must appear on a document transferring the animal to the new owner.
E. Penalties. Penalties issued for failure to spay or neuter a dog or cat shall be enforced as set forth below:
1. An administrative citation, infraction, or other such authorized penalty may be issued to an owner or custodian of an unaltered dog or cat for a violation of this section only when the owner or custodian is concurrently cited for another violation under state or local law pertaining to the obligations of a person owning or possessing a dog or cat. Examples of such state law or local ordinance violations include, but are not limited to, the following: failure to possess a current canine rabies vaccination of the subject dog; dog or cat at large; failure to license a dog; leash law violations; kennel or cattery permit violations; tethering violations; unhealthy or unsanitary conditions; failure to provide adequate care for the subject dog or cat in violation of the Penal Code; rabies quarantine violations for the subject dog; operating a business without a license and/or lack of State Tax ID Number; fighting dog activity in violation of Penal Code Section 597.5; animals left unattended in motor vehicles; potentially dangerous, dangerous or vicious animals; and noisy animals.
2. Should the owner or custodian of an unaltered dog or cat be found in violation of a state or local law, as stated above, in subsection 1., the owner or custodian shall be required to spay or neuter the unaltered animal in accordance with this section.
F. Impoundment of unaltered dog or cat.
1. When an unaltered dog or cat is impounded pursuant to state and/or local law, in addition to satisfying applicable requirement for the release of the animal, including but not limited to payment of impound fees pursuant to this chapter, the owner or custodian shall also do one of the following:
A. Provide written proof of the dog or cat's prior sterilization, if conditions cannot or do not make this assessment obvious to department personnel;
B. Have the dog or cat spayed or neutered by a department veterinarian at the expense of the owner or custodian. Such expense may include additional fees due to extraordinary care required;
C. Have the dog or cat spayed or neutered by another California licensed veterinarian. The owner or custodian may arrange for another California licensed veterinarian to spay or neuter the animal, and shall pay to the department the cost to deliver said animal to the chosen veterinarian. The cost to deliver the animal shall be based on the department's hourly rate established by the auditor-controller. The veterinarian shall complete and return to the department within ten (10) business days, a statement confirming that the dog or cat has been spayed or neutered or is, in fact, incapable of breeding and shall release the dog or cat to the owner or custodian only after the spay or neuter procedure is complete;
D. At the discretion of the director, the dog or cat may be released to the owner or custodian if he or she signs a statement under penalty of perjury, representing that the dog or cat will be spayed or neutered and that he or she will submit a statement within ten (10) business days of the 410 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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E. Or if the owner or custodian demonstrates compliance with this section.
2. Costs of impoundment.
A. The owner or custodian of the unaltered dog or cat shall be responsible for the costs of impoundment, which shall include daily boarding cost, vaccination, medication, and any other diagnostic or therapeutic applications as provided in this chapter.
B. The costs of impoundment shall be a lien on the dog or cat, and the unaltered animal shall not be returned to its owner or custodian until the costs are paid. If the owner or custodian of an impounded unaltered animal does not pay the lien against it in full within fourteen (14) business days, the animal shall be deemed abandoned to the department in accordance with this chapter.
G. Application of fees and fines collected. All costs and fines collected under this part and the fees collected under, subsection F. shall be paid to the department for the purpose of defraying the cost of the implementation and enforcement of this program.
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6.08.125 Requiring the mandatory spaying and neutering of pit bull breeds.
A. Findings.
1. In recent years, pit bulls comprise a disproportionately high number of unwanted dogs in the county, accounting for twenty (20) percent of shelter dogs and thirty (30) percent of dogs euthanized in the county.
2. While the majority of pit bull owners are responsible and take appropriate measures to ensure that their dogs do not have unwanted offspring, there is a need to mitigate the large number of unwanted pit bulls in the county.
3. Restricting the maintenance of and breeding of intact pit bulls and requiring the spaying and neutering of pit bulls will not prevent responsible pet owners and pet breeders from owning, breeding, or showing pit bull breeds.
B. Purpose. To protect the public's health and welfare from irresponsible owners of pit bulls by mitigating the over population of unwanted pit bulls.
C. Authority. This section is adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 122331, which authorizes counties to enact mandatory breed specific spay/neutering programs.
D. Exemptions. The following pit bulls are exempt from the regulations described in this section:
1. Currently licensed pit bulls whose owners are registered breeders with the county's department of animal services.
2. A pit bull that has been appropriately trained and is actually being used by a public law enforcement agency for law enforcement purposes.
3. A pit bull that is an assistance dog as defined in Food and Agricultural Code section 30850.
4. A pit bull which has been certified by a licensed veterinarian as having a health reason for not being spayed/neutered.
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5. A pit bull which is in training at a licensed kennel and is currently licensed by the owner in another jurisdiction. The owner of the pit bull has the burden of showing that said pit bull is licensed in another jurisdiction.
6. A dog that is pending a breed determination when the dog owner or custodian requests such a determination in accordance with subsection F. of this section.
E. Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
"County." County of Riverside.
"Department." County of Riverside Department of Animal Control. "Pit bull." Any Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, or American Stafford Terrier breed of dog, or any mixed breed of dog which contains, as an element of its breeding, any of these breeds so as to be identifiable as partially of one or more of these breeds.
F. Determination of breed.
1. Upon written request of any dog owner or custodian, the department's chief veterinarian or designee will schedule a breed determination appointment to determine whether a dog is a pit bull.
2. The department shall mail the requesting dog owner or custodian written notice of the date, time, and place for the appointment not less than ten (10) days before the appointment date. The appointment date shall be no more than thirty (30) days after the department's receipt of the request for a breed determination.
3. The department shall mail written results of breed determination to the requesting owner or custodian within ten (10) days after the appointment
4. The above mentioned breed determination results are prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein.
On appeal, the dog owner or custodian appealing a breed determination has the burden to show that the dog is not a pit bull.
5. If the dog owner or custodian is cited for violation of this section after the department has determined that the dog is a pit bull, the citation may be appealed as provided in subsection H. of this section.
G. Mandatory spay neutering of pit bull breed dogs. No person shall own or possess a pit bull over the age of four (4) months that has not been spayed or neutered, except as provided for in subsection D. of this section.
H. Violations and penalties. Any person violating any provision of this section shall be deemed guilty of an infraction or misdemeanor and subject to the same criminal, civil and administrative fines, penalties and costs, including all rights to appeal, as enumerated Riverside County Ordinance ("RCO") No. 630, including any amendments to RCO No. 630 that may occur from time to time. (Ord. No. 921, §§ 1—8, 10-8-2013)
6.08.130 Mandatory microchipping of dogs and cats.
A. All dogs and cats over the age of four months must be implanted with an identifying microchip. The owner or custodian is required to provide the microchip number to the department, and shall notify the department of any change of ownership of the dog or cat, or any change of address or telephone number. Nothing in this section supersedes, eliminates, or alters the requirements of Sections 6.08.0200, 6.08.050 or any other licensing requirements of this chapter.
B. Exemptions. The mandatory micro chipping requirements shall not apply to any of the following:
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1. A dog or cat with a high likelihood of suffering serious bodily injury, if implanted with the microchip identification, due to the health conditions of the animal. The owner or custodian must obtain written confirmation of the fact from a California licensed veterinarian. If the dog or cat is able to be safely implanted with an identifying microchip at a later date that date must be stated in the written confirmation.
2. A dog or cat which would be impaired of its athletic ability or performance if implanted with the microchip identification. The owner or custodian must obtain written confirmation of that fact from a California licensed veterinarian. If the dog or cat is able to be safely implanted with an identifying microchip at a later date that date must be stated in the written confirmation.
3. A dog or cat that is kenneled or trained in Riverside County, but is owned by an individual that does not reside in Riverside County. The owner or custodian must keep and maintain the animal in accordance with the applicable laws and ordinances of the jurisdiction in which the owner or custodian of the animal permanently resides, including but not limited to the applicable licensing and rabies vaccination requirements of that jurisdiction.
C. Transfer, sale of dogs and cats.
1. An owner or custodian who offers any dog, over the age of four months, for sale, trade, or adoption must provide the microchip identification number and the valid dog license number with the offer of sale, trade or adoption. The license and microchip numbers must appear on a document transferring the dog to the new owner. The owner or custodian shall also advise the department of the name and address of the new owner or custodian in accordance with subdivision (a) of this section. An owner or custodian offers any dog, over the age of four months, for sale, trade, or adoption and fails to provide the department with the name and address of the new owner is in violation of this Ordinance and shall be subject to the penalties set forth herein.
2. An owner or custodian who offers any cat, over the age of four months, for sale, trade, or adoption must provide the microchip identification number and the valid dog license number with the offer of sale, trade or adoption. The microchip numbers must appear on a document transferring the cat to the new owner. The owner or custodian shall also advise the department of the name and address of the new owner or custodian in accordance with subdivision (a) of this section. An owner or custodian offers any cat, over the age of four months, for sale, trade, or adoption and fails to provide the department with the name and address of the new owner is in violation of this chapter and shall be subject to the penalties set forth herein.
3. When a puppy or kitten under the age of four months implanted with microchip identification is sold or otherwise transferred to another person, the owner or custodian shall advise the department of the name and address of the new owner or custodian, and the microchip number of the puppy or kitten within ten (10) days after the transfer. If it is discovered that an owner or custodian has failed to provide the department with the name and address of the new owner and the microchip number of the puppy or kitten, the owner or custodian shall be subject to the penalties set forth in this chapter.
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2. Have the dog or cat implanted with a department approved microchip by a California licensed veterinarian. The owner or custodian may arrange for another California licensed veterinarian to perform the implant, and shall pay to the department the cost to deliver the dog or cat to the chosen veterinarian. The cost to deliver the dog or cat shall be based on the department's hourly rate 413 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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established by the Riverside County Auditor-Controller. The veterinarian shall complete and return to the department within ten (10) business days, a statement confirming that the microchip has been implanted, provide the department with the number and shall release the dog or cat to the owner or custodian only after the procedure is complete;
3. Or, at the discretion of the director of animal services, the dog or cat may be released to the owner or custodian if he or she signs a statement under penalty of perjury, representing that the dog or cat will be implanted with a microchip and that he or she will submit a statement within ten (10) business days of the release, signed by a California licensed veterinarian, confirming that the dog or cat has been so implanted and provide the microchip number to the department or allow the department to scan the dog or cat for the microchip to verify.
E. Fees for microchip identification device. The fee for an identifying microchip device shall be included in the cost of adoption when adopting a dog or cat from a Riverside County animal shelter. The fee for an identifying microchip device shall be the amount set forth in Section 6.08.110, Subsection P. per animal for all other animals. If an animal has already been implanted with an identifying microchip device by some other facility, there will be no fee to have the identification number entered into the department's registry as required by subdivision A. of this section.
F. Allocation of fees and fines collected. All costs, fees, and fines collected under this section shall be paid to the department for the purpose of defraying the cost of the implementation and enforcement of this program and for low cost microchipping programs administered by the department. (Ord. No. 630.16, § 13, 1-5-2016)
6.08.140 Stray or barking dogs.
It shall be unlawful for the owner or person in charge of any dog, whether licensed or unlicensed, to permit such dog to run at large.
(Ord. No. 630.16, § 14, 1-5-2016)
6.08.150 Cat trapping.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to set or maintain an operating trap for a cat unless sign is posted on the property stating that such a trap is in the use on the property. The sign shall be clearly visible from the road serving the property on which the trap is set or maintained and shall remain posted and visible at all times while the trap is in use. Trapping shall not continue for more than ten (10) days in a thirty-day period. (See Resolution No 89-148.) If a person maintaining a trap should trap a lactating female cat, the person shall immediately release the cat thereby eliminating the chance of removing a cat that may be nursing kittens.
This section shall apply when the trap is being used for rabies control as determined in writing by the department of animal services.
(Ord. No. 630.16, § 15, 1-5-2016)
6.08.160 Rabies suppression, control and quarantine.
A. If it shall appear to the director that any animal has rabies, the director may destroy such animal forthwith, or may hold such animal for further examination or observation for such time as the director may determine to be appropriate.
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B. Whenever any animal has been bitten by an animal which has rabies, which exhibits any symptoms of rabies or which is otherwise suspected of having or having been exposed to rabies, the owner or person having custody of such bitten animal shall immediately notify the director, and shall immediately confine the animal and maintain that confinement until it is established, to the satisfaction of the director, that such animal does not have rabies. The director shall have the power to quarantine any such animal, or impound it at the owner's expense if the owner or person having custody of such animal shall fail, refuse, or is unable, in the opinion of the director, to adequately confine such animal immediately, or in the event the owner or person having custody of such animal is not readily accessible.
C. Whenever it is shown that any animal has bitten any person, the owner of person having custody of such animal shall, upon the order of the director, quarantine such animal and keep it confined at the owner's expense for a minimum period of ten (10) days for dogs and cats and fourteen (14) days for all other animals, and shall allow the director to make an examination of such animal at any time during such period of quarantine. Animals quarantined pursuant to this Subsection C. shall not be removed from the premises upon which such animal is quarantined without permission of the director. The director is hereby authorized to impound any animal at the owner's expense in the event the owner or person having custody of such animal fails or refuses to so confine such animal. Animals quarantined pursuant to this Subsection C. shall remain under quarantine until notice is given by the director that such quarantine is terminated.
D. The director may, at his or her discretion, post or cause to be posted an appropriate sign on any premises where an animal is quarantined pursuant to this chapter, for the purpose of warning the public of the fact of such quarantine. It shall be unlawful for any person to remove a sign posted pursuant to this Subsection D. without the permission of the director.
E. Whenever the director shall determine that an epidemic of rabies exists or is threatened, the director shall have the authority to take such measures as may be reasonably necessary to prevent the spread of the disease, including but not limited to the declaration of quarantine against any or all animals in any area of the County of Riverside as the director may determine and define, for a period of not more than one hundred and twenty (120) days. An additional or extended quarantine period shall be deemed necessary by the director for the protection and preservation of the public health, peace and safety. Any quarantine declared pursuant to this Subsection E., other than as restricted herein, shall be upon such conditions as the director may determine and declare.
F. No person shall bring a dog into the unincorporated area of the County of Riverside from any city located in the County of Riverside in which a reported case of rabies exists or has existed within the past six months, nor shall any person bring a dog into the unincorporated area of the County of Riverside from any county, city, state or country in which a reported case of rabies exists or has existed within the preceding six months.
G. In order to protect the public health from the hazard of rabies which has been found to exist in skunks, a quarantine is hereby imposed, to continue until released by the director, whereby it is prohibited to trap or capture skunks for pets; to trap, capture, or hold skunks in captivity for any reason; to transport skunks from or into the County of Riverside except pursuant to a permit issued by the California Department of Health Services pursuant to Title 17, California Administrative Code, Section 2606.8.
H. Any exotic or hybrid animal shall be vaccinated and/or quarantined pursuant to state law. (Ord. No. 630.16, § 5, 1-5-2016)
6.08.170 Placement requirements.
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offers in any manner, puppies or dogs for sale, trade, barter or to be given away for free, must display in such advertisements, announcement or flyer the following information:
1. The license number and name of the licensing agency of each of the mother animals, any of whose offspring are so offered (in the case of puppies under four months of age), and/or
2. The license number and name of licensing agency of each of the dogs (in the case of animals four months or more of age), and/or
3. The kennel and or rescue permit number and name of permitting agency of the owner of each of the mother animals any of whose offspring are so offered (in the case of puppies under four months of age),
4. And/or the kennel permit and/or rescue number and name of the permitting agency of the owner of each of the dogs so offered (in the case of animals four months or more of age).
B. This section shall not apply to public animal shelters or nonprofit humane societies which are in compliance with Food and Agricultural Code Sections 30503 and 31751, nor shall it apply to persons who relinquish animals to such shelters or societies.
C. Violators subject to citation are to be furnished with a list of low-cost or no-cost spay and neuter resources.
D. It shall be unlawful for any person to make use of stolen, counterfeit or unauthorized license, tag, certificate or any other document or item for the purpose of evading the provisions of the section. (Ord. No. 630.16, § 17, 1-5-2016)
6.08.180 Prohibition of sales or the giving away of dogs and cats on public property.
No person shall, in the unincorporated area of Riverside County, offer for sale or sell or give away or transfer for adoption any cat, kitten, dog or puppy on any public street, public sidewalk or public park. (Ord. No. 630.16, § 18, 1-5-2016)
6.08.190 Enforcement.
A. The animal services director shall supervise the administration and enforcement of this chapter and of the laws of the State of California pertaining to the care and control of animals and shall have charge of the department of animal services employees and facilities.
B. The board of supervisors may enter into a written agreement or agreements with any veterinarian, organized humane society, association, person, corporation or organization which will undertake to carry out the provisions of this chapter and maintain and operate a shelter, and which will license, take up, impound and dispose of animals. Any such veterinarian or society or association which shall enter into such an agreement shall carry out all the provisions of this chapter in the manner herein prescribed.
C. It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with, oppose or resist any officer, employee or person empowered to enforce the provisions of this chapter while such officer, employee or person is engaged in the performance of his/her duties as provided herein.
D. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the animal services director from acting, when he/she deems it appropriate to do so, under the applicable provisions of the California Penal Code, Section 597, et seq. (Ord. No. 630.16, § 19, 1-5-2016)
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6.08.200 Violations.
In addition to the remedies and penalties contained in this chapter, any person violating any provision of county animal control ordinances shall be guilty of an infraction, unless otherwise stated in such county animal control ordinances, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first violation; a fine not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00) for the second violation within one year; or a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each additional violation within one year. Each day a violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense.
A. Persons receiving a citation for any infraction resulting from a violation of this chapter, may choose to clear the citation within ten (10) business days, thereby avoiding a visit to court and a potentially higher court fine, by demonstrating their compliance to the director through their written, signed agreement and paying an administrative fee in an amount as set forth in section 6.08.240 of this chapter.
B. Persons who violate a home quarantine, fail to produce an animal for quarantine upon demand, or in any other way interfere with rabies investigation, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, pursuant to Section 121710 of the California Health and Safety Code and Section 9701 of the California Food and Agriculture Code, which is punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed one year, or by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00), nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per day of violation, or both fine and imprisonment. (Ord. No. 630.16, § 20, 1-5-2016; Ord. No. 630.19, § 11, 7-20-2021)
6.08.210 Recoupment of enforcement costs.
The intent of this section is to authorize the recoupment of administrative costs reasonably related to the enforcement of this Ordinance. In furtherance of this intent the County shall be entitled to recover costs of enforcement, including costs of staff time, by complying with the following procedure:
A. Records of costs. the department of animal services shall maintain records of all administrative costs, incurred by the department and all other responsible county departments, in the processing of the violation or violations and the enforcement of this chapter and other applicable ordinances and may recover such costs from the violator and/or property owner or property occupier as provided herein.
B. Notice. Upon investigation and determination that a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or other related county ordinances is found to exist, the department of animal services and/or other county department(s) shall notify the violator and/or record owner of the property, or any person having possession or control of the subject property, by mail of the existence of the violation, of the department's intent to charge the violator and/or property owner and/or person having possession or control of the property for all administrative costs associated with enforcement, and of the respondent's right to a hearing on objections thereto. The notice shall be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE
The Department of Animal Services and/or Department of _______ has/have determined that conditions exist at the property located at _______ which violate Section(s)_____ of the Riverside County Ordinance No(s). _______
To wit:
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Notice is hereby given that at the conclusion of this case you will receive a summary of administrative costs associated with the processing of such violation(s), at an hourly rate as established and adjusted from time to time by the Board of Supervisors. The hourly rate presently in effect is _______ per hour of staff time. You will have the right to object to these charges by filing a Request for Hearing with the Department of Animal Services within ten (10) days of service of the Summary of Charges.
C. Summary of costs. At the conclusion of the case, the department of animal services shall send a summary of costs associated with enforcement to the violator and/or owner of the property and/or person having possession or control of the subject property by certified mail. The Summary shall include a notice in substantially the following form:
NOTICE
If you object to these charges, you must file a Request for Hearing on the enclosed form within ten (10) business days of the date of this notice.
IF YOU FAIL TO TIMELY REQUEST A HEARING, YOUR RIGHT TO OBJECT WILL BE WAIVED ANY [AND] YOU WILL BE
LIABLE TO THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR THESE CHARGES, TO BE RECOVERED IN A CIVIL ACTION IN THE NAME OF THE COUNTY, IN ANY COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION WITHIN THE COUNTY.
DATED:
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES:
D. Right to hearing. Any violator or property owner, or other person having possession and control of the property, who receives a summary of costs under this section shall have the right to a hearing before the director of the department of animal services or his/her designee on his/her objections to the proposed costs in accordance with the procedures set forth herein.
E. Request for hearing. A request for hearing shall be filed with the department within ten (10) days of the service by mail of the department's summary of costs, on a form provided by the department. Within thirty (30) days of the filing of the request, and on ten (10) days written notice to the violator and/or owner, the director or his/her designee shall hold a hearing on the violator and/or owner's objections, and shall determine the validity thereof.
F. Recovery of costs. In the event that (a) no request for hearing is timely filed or (b) after a hearing, the director of the department of animal services or his/her designee affirms the validity of the costs, the violator, the property owner or the person in control and possession of the property shall be liable to the county in the amount stated in the summary of costs or any lesser amount as determined by the director or his/her designee. These costs shall be recoverable in a civil action in the name of the county, in any competent jurisdiction within the county.
G. Director's decision. In determining the validity of the costs, the director or his/her designee shall consider whether the total costs as charged have been fairly and accurately calculated. Factors to be considered include whether the time and personnel spent in enforcement were reasonably necessary to bring about compliance and whether the rate charged is the current rate established by the county.
H. Appeal. The decision of the director or his/her designee may be appealed by filing a written notice of appeal with the clerk of the board within ten (10) days after service by mail on the violator, property owner, or other person having possession and control of the property. The appeal shall be heard by the board of supervisors which may affirm, amend or reverse the decision and may take any other action deemed appropriate. The department shall give written notice of the time and the place of the hearing to appellant.
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6.08.220 Administrative citations and penalties.
In addition to the remedies and penalties contained in this chapter, and in accordance with Government Code Section 53069.4, an administrative citation may be issued for any violation of county animal control ordinances. The following procedures shall govern the imposition, enforcement, collection and administrative review of administrative citations and penalties.
A. Notice of violation. If an animal is owned, kept, maintained, or found to be in violation of a county animal control ordinance, an administrative citation may be issued by the animal control officer. An administrative citation will not be issued for violation of Section 6.08.050 (mandatory licensing of kennels and catteries) prior to written notice of violation being issued.
B. Content of citation. The administrative citation shall be issued on a form approved by county counsel and shall contain the following information:
1. Date, location and approximate time that the violation was observed;
2. The ordinance violated and a brief description of the violation;
3. The amount of the administrative penalty imposed for the violation;
4. Instructions for payment of the penalty, and the time period by which it shall be paid and the consequences of failure to pay the penalty within the required time period;
5. Instructions on how to appeal the citation;
6. The signature of the animal control officer.
The failure of the citation to set forth all required contents shall not affect the validity of the proceedings.
C. Service of Citation.
1. Service of an administrative citation may be made upon the responsible party either by personal delivery or by first class mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, and shall be deemed completed when it is personally delivered to the responsible party, or, if mailing is used, five days after deposit in the mail for mailing to an address within California or ten days after deposit for mailing to an address outside California. If the copy of the administrative citation sent by certified mail to a responsible party is returned by the United States Postal Service with the mail receipt unsigned, or marked "unclaimed" and/or "refused," then service by first class mail shall be deemed effective provided it is also not returned by the United States Postal Service.
2. In lieu of personally serving the responsible party by personal delivery or first class mail, postage prepaid, service of the administrative citation, and any amended or supplemental citation, may be made by substituted service using the methods described in Sections 415.20 through 415.95 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.
3. The failure of a copy of the administrative citation being received by the responsible party shall not affect the validity of the proceedings.
D. Administrative penalties.
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ii. Two hundred dollars ($200.00) for a second violation of the same administrative abatement order within one year;
iii. Five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each additional violation of the administrative abatement order within one year.
2. If the violation is not corrected, additional administrative citations may be issued for the same violation. The amount of penalty shall increase at the rate specified above.
3. Payment of the penalty shall not excuse the failure to correct the violation nor shall it bar further enforcement action.
4. The penalties assessed shall be payable to the County of Riverside Department of Animal Services.
5. Where the violation would otherwise be an infraction, the administrative penalty shall not exceed the maximum fine or infraction amount.
E. Administrative appeal of administrative citation.
1. Notice of appeal. The recipient of an administrative citation may appeal the citation by filing a written notice of appeal with the department. The written notice of appeal must be filed within twenty (20) days of the service of the administrative citation set forth in subsection C. above.
Failure to file a written notice of appeal within this time period shall constitute a waiver of the right to appeal the administrative citation. The notice of appeal shall be submitted on county forms and shall contain the following information:
i. A brief statement setting forth the appellant's interest in the proceedings; ii. A brief statement of the material facts which the appellant claims supports his contention that no administrative penalty should be imposed or that an administrative penalty of a different amount is warranted;
iii. An address at which the appellant agrees notice of any additional proceeding or an order relating to the administrative penalty may be received by mail; iv. The notice of appeal must be signed by the appellant; v. A check or money order is required, as a deposit, for the total penalty amount shown on the front side of the citation, before the Administrative Appeal will be scheduled; vi. Indigence must be proved to have the deposit waved.
2. Administrative hearing. Upon a timely written request by the recipient of an administrative citation, an administrative hearing shall be held as follows:
i. Notice of hearing. Notice of the administrative hearing regarding the administrative citation shall be given at least ten (10) days before the hearing to the person requesting the hearing.
ii. The administrative hearing regarding the administrative citation shall be held before the animal services director, or his designee. The hearing officer shall not be the investigating animal control officer who issued the administrative citation or his immediate supervisor.
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admitted as prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein. The hearing officer shall not be limited by the technical rules of evidence. If the person requesting the appeal of the administrative citation fails to appear at the administrative hearing, the hearing officer shall make his determination based on the information contained in the notice of appeal. iv. Hearing officer's decision. The hearing officer's decision regarding the administrative citation following the administrative hearing may be personally delivered to the person requesting the hearing or sent by mail. The hearing officer may allow payment of the administrative penalty in installments, if the person provides evidence satisfactory to the hearing officer of an inability to pay the penalty in full at one time. The hearing officer's decision shall contain instruction for obtaining review of the decision by the superior court.
F. Review of administrative hearing officer's decision. If the recipient of an administrative citation disagrees with the administrative hearing officer's decision upholding the issuance of the administrative citation and/or administrative penalty amount assessed, the recipient may appeal the issuance of the administrative citation to the superior court as set forth in this section.
1. Notice of appeal. Within twenty (20) days of the delivery and mailing of the hearing officer's decision regarding the administrative citation, the recipient of the administrative citation may contest that decision by filing an appeal to be heard by the superior court. The appeal fee for filing the notice of appeal shall be in an amount as set forth in section 6.08.240 of this chapter. The failure to file the written appeal and to pay the filing fees within this period shall constitute a waiver of the right to an appeal and the decision shall be deemed confirmed. A copy of the notice of appeal shall be served in person or by first class mail upon the department of animal services by the contestant.
2. Conduct of hearing. The conduct of the appeal hearing is a subordinate judicial duty and may be performed by traffic trial commissioners and other subordinate judicial officials at the direction of the presiding judge of the court. The appeal shall be heard de novo, except that the contents of the issuing agency's file in the case shall be received into evidence. A copy of the issued administrative citation providing notice of the violation and imposition of the administrative penalty shall be admitted into evidence as prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein. The court shall request that the issuing agency's file on the case be forwarded to the court, to be received within fifteen (15) days of the request.
3. Judgment. The court shall retain the appeal fee regardless of the outcome of the appeal. If the court finds in favor of the contestant, the amount of the fee shall be reimbursed to the contestant by the department of animal services. Any deposit of the fine or penalty shall be refunded to the department of animal services in accordance with the judgment of the court. If the fine or penalty has not been deposited and the decision of the court is against the contestant, the issuing agency may proceed to collect the penalty pursuant to the procedures set forth in this chapter, or in any other manner provided by law.
(Ord. No. 630.16, § 22, 1-5-2016; Ord. No. 630.17, § 5, 2-27-2018; Ord. No. 630.19, § 12, 7-20-2021)
6.08.230 Public nuisance.
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other identified animal. Failure to comply with such conditions and restrictions is a misdemeanor. The owner of such dog, cat or other identified animal shall reimburse to the County of Riverside for all costs incurred in enforcing compliance with the provisions of this Section 6.08.230. The County of Riverside, by and through the animal services director, may also commence and maintain such proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction as are appropriate under the laws and regulations of the State of California for the abatement and redress of public nuisances.
B. At least ten (10) working days prior to the impoundment or abatement or both pursuant to Section 6.08.230, Subsection A. of this chapter, the owner or custodian of the subject dog, cat, or other identified animal shall be notified by the animal services director, in writing, of the right to a hearing to determine whether grounds exist for such impoundment or abatement or, where applicable, both. Said notice shall be served by handdelivery or by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested. If the owner or custodian requests a hearing prior to impoundment or abatement, no impoundment or abatement shall take place until the conclusion of such hearing, except as provided in paragraph C. below.
C. When, in the opinion of the animal services director, immediate impoundment is necessary for the preservation of animal or public health, safety or welfare, or if the subject dog, cat or other identified animal has been impounded under any other provision of this chapter or any law or regulation of the State of California, the pre-impoundment hearing shall be deemed waived; provided, however, that the owner or custodian of the subject dog or cat shall be given notice by the animal services director, in writing, which would allow five working days to request an abatement hearing. Service of such notice shall be in accordance with the service methods specified in Section 6.08.230, Subsection B. of this chapter. Where requested by such owner or custodian, a hearing shall be held within five days of the request therefor, and the subject dog, cat or other animal shall not be disposed of prior to the conclusion of the hearing. If, after five working days from the date of service of the notice specified in the Subsection C. of Section 6.08.210 of this chapter, no request for a hearing is received from the owner or custodian of the subject dog, cat or other animal, such dog, cat or other animal shall be disposed of pursuant to applicable provisions of law.
D. All hearings pursuant to Section 6.08.230 of this chapter shall be conducted by the animal services director personally or by a designee who shall not have been directly involved in the subject action. Hearings shall be held not more than ten (10) days from the date of receipt of the request for the hearing and shall be conducted in an informal manner consistent with due process of law. A hearing may be continued for a reasonable period of time if the animal services director deems such continuance to be necessary and proper or if the owner or custodian shows good cause for such continuance. Within ten (10) days after the conclusion of the hearing, the animal services director shall render, in writing, his/her findings, decision and order thereon and shall give notice of said findings, decision and order to the owner or custodian of the subject dog, cat or other animal; service of such notice shall be in accordance with the service methods specified in Section 6.08.240, Subsection (b) of this chapter.
E. Pursuant to Food and Agriculture Code Section 31622, the owner or keeper of a dog can appeal the decision of the administrative hearing to the superior court.
(Ord. No. 630.16, § 23, 1-5-2016)
6.08.240 Fees.
The fees for this chapter shall be paid to the department and shall be as follows:
DESCRIPTION FEE FEE
EFFECTIVE
7/1/21
FEE
EFFECTIVE
7/1/22
FEE
EFFECTIVE
7/1/23
SECTION 2 FEES
Altered dog license - 1 year $25.00
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Altered dog license - 2 year $50.00
Altered dog license - 3 year $75.00
Unaltered dog license - 1 year $120.00
Unaltered dog license - 2 year $240.00
Unaltered dog license - 3 year $360.00
Dog or Cat Breeders - 1 year $65.00
Dog or Cat Breeders - 2 year $130.00
Dog or Cat Breeders - 3 year $195.00
Altered dog license - 1 year (senior citizen age
60 or older)
$12.00
Altered dog license - 2 year (senior citizen age
60 or older)
$24.00
Altered dog license - 3 year (senior citizen age
60 or older)
$36.00
Dangerous/vicious animal registration - 1
year
$250.00
Processing Fee for online license purchases $1.50
Credit Card processing fee 3%
Dog license late fee $25.00
Dog license late fee (senior citizen age 60 or
older)
$15.00
Transfer of ownership fee - dog $6.00
New resident dog license late fee $25.00
Dog license replacement tag $6.00
SECTION 4 FEES
Optional Cat license $3.00
SECTION 5 FEES
Class 1 Kennel license - 5—10 dogs [1 year,
unaltered]
$250.00
Class 1 Kennel license - 5—10 dogs [2 year,
unaltered]
$450.00
Class 1 Kennel license - 5—10 dogs [1 year,
altered]
$150.00
Class 1 Kennel license - 5—10 dogs [2 year,
altered]
$250.00
Class 1 Kennel license (dog) - late fee 50%
Class 2 Kennel license - 11—25 dogs [1 year,
unaltered]
$350.00
Class 2 Kennel license - 11—25 dogs [2 year,
unaltered]
$600.00
Class 2 Kennel license - 11—25 dogs [1 year,
altered]
$250.00
Class 2 Kennel license - 11—25 dogs [2 year,
altered]
$400.00
Class 2 Kennel license (dog) - late fee 50%
Class 3 Kennel license - 26—40 dogs [1 year,
unaltered]
$450.00
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Class 3 Kennel license - 26—40 dogs [2 year,
unaltered]
$750.00
Class 3 Kennel license - 26—40 dogs [1 year,
altered]
$350.00
Class 3 Kennel license - 26—40 dogs [2 year,
altered]
$550.00
Class 3 Kennel license (dog) - late fee 50%
Class 4 Kennel license - 41+ dogs [1 year,
unaltered]
$550.00
Class 4 Kennel license - 41+ dogs [2 year,
unaltered]
$900.00
Class 4 Kennel license - 41+ dogs [1 year,
altered]
$450.00
Class 4 Kennel license - 41+ dogs [2 year,
altered]
$700.00
Class 4 Kennel license (dog) - late fee 50%
Sentry Dog Kennel license - [1 year,
unaltered]
$500.00
Sentry Dog Kennel license - [2 year,
unaltered]
$800.00
Sentry Dog Kennel license - [1 year, altered] $400.00
Sentry Dog Kennel license - [2 year, altered] $600.00
Sentry license late fee: 50% of the applicable
fee(s)
50%
Cattery license - 10+ cats [1 year, unaltered] $250.00
Cattery license - 10+ cats [2 year, unaltered] $400.00
Cattery license - 10+ cats [1 year, altered] $200.00
Cattery license - 10+ cats [2 year, altered] $300.00
Cattery license - late fee 50% of the
applicable fee(s)
50%
SECTION 6 FEES
Rescue permit (up to 6 dogs) $60.00
Rescue permit (up to 6 dogs) - 2 Year $100.00
Rescue permit - late fee (up to 6 dogs) 50%
Rescue permit (7 to 10 dogs) - one year $120.00
Rescue permit (7 to 10 dogs) - two years $200.00
Rescue permit - late fee (7 to 10 dogs) 50%
SECTION 11 FEES
State mandated unaltered fine - 1st impound
(Food & Ag Code 30804.7 & 31751.7)
$35.00
State mandated unaltered fine - 2nd impound
(Food & Ag Code 30804.7 & 31751.7)
$50.00
State mandated unaltered fine - 3rd impound
(Food & Ag Code 30804.7 & 31751.7)
$100.00
Animal Redemption Fee - 1st impound $50.00
Animal Redemption Fee - 2nd impound $100.00
Animal Redemption Fee - 3rd impound $150.00
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Impound fee - altered/unable to produce dog
owned by senior citizen
50%
Administrative Citation Fee $25.00
Payment Plan Processing Fee $19.00
Collections Processing Fee $28.00
Insufficient Fund Charge $25.00
Euthanasia - Dog, cat & small animal $25.00
Disposal Request - Dog, cat & small animal $25.00
Disposal Request - Large animal $193.00
Impound fee - animal returned to owner by
field officer
$40.00
Owner turn-in fee (animal picked up by field
officer)
$30.00
Home quarantine fee $50.00
Trap service - first 5 days $20.00
Trap service - each day after initial 5 days $2.00
Lost or destroyed cat traps $73.00
Lost or destroyed dog traps $355.00
Other lost or destroyed traps $90.00
Quarantined animals - housed at a county
shelter
$10.00 per
day +
boarding fees
Recoupment of enforcement costs - hourly
rate
$53.00
Microchip - implanted at any time other than
adoption
$21.00
Microchip - implanted at time of adoption $12.00
After hours charge $104.00
Adoption fee - Dogs - 0 to 15 days $105.00
Adoption fee - Dogs - 16 to 30 days $55.00
Adoption fee - Dogs - 30 or more days $20.00
Adoption fee - cats - 8 weeks to 4 months of
age
$65.00
Adoption fee - cats - 4 months to 1 year of
age
$45.00
Adoption fee - cats - 1 year of age or more $25.00
Senior citizen age 60 or older (*or disabled
person) adoption fee - cats & dogs
50% of
applicable
fee
Adoption fee - cats & dogs (last chance
adoption)
Director
Discretion
Event fee - cats Director
Discretion
Event fee - dogs Director
Discretion
Foster Adoption Fees 50%
Owner turn-in fee (animal turned in at the
shelter)
$20.00
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Boarding fee (per day or part thereof) $20.00 $25.80 $31.60 $37.41 Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Hourly
Rate
$142.70
Supv. Registered Veterinary Technician
Hourly Rate
$79.08
Registered Veterinary Technician Hourly Rate $72.51
Veterinary Technician Hourly Rate $67.85
Operations Chief Hourly Rate $94.79
Small animal pain management $8.00
Large animal pain management $15.00
Each injection $18.00
For sedation $35.00
For fluids $8.00
Small animal de-worming $8.00
Large animal de-worming $16.00
Large animal tube de-worming $25.00
Clip/Clean $20.00
Horse vaccine $18.00
Exploratory surgery $75.00
Topical flea/tick treatment $8.00
Animal emergency clinic fees $70.00
Animal emergency overnight stay fees $20.00
First view of an X-ray $70.00
2nd and subsequent viewing of x-rays $20.00
Small animal daily oral medication $15.00
Large animal daily oral medication $25.00
SECTION 12 FEES
Mandatory Spay & Neuter Deposit Fee for
Dogs
$75.00
Mandatory Spay & Neuter Deposit Fee for
Cats
$40.00
SECTION 22 FEES
Appeal Fee $25.00
(Ord. No. 630.19, § 13, 7-20-2021)
6.08.250 Adjustment of fees.
All of the fees set forth in this chapter shall be in effect until the board of supervisors shall by ordinance fix some other fees upon the basis of a cost-analysis as determined by the Riverside County Auditor-Controller or, where applicable, pursuant to a change in the applicable laws and regulations of the State of California, or where applicable, both.
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6.08.260 Waiver of fees.
At the discretion of the animal services director, the impoundment fees recoverable under Section 6.08.110 may be waived by the animal services director based upon indigent circumstances of the owner of the impounded animal that are verified by the department of animal services so long as the animal is being kept and maintained in accordance with all other provisions of this ordinance, the county ordinances, and state law. (Ord. No. 630.16, § 27, 1-5-2016; Ord. No. 630.19, § 14, 7-20-2021) Chapter 6.09 LOW-COST, NON-PROFIT, PUBLIC SPAY AND NEUTER CLINICS FOR
DOGS AND CATS
Sections:
6.09.010 Authority for clinics.
Pursuant to California Food and Agricultural Code Sections 30503 and 31751.3, the director of the department of animal services is hereby authorized and directed to establish clinics where residents of the County of Riverside may have dogs and cats spayed or neutered in a humane manner.
A. Fees for services provided by such clinics shall be determined in a minimum amount to offset the cost of operating such clinics and shall be consistent with the intent of this ordinance for providing low-cost, non-profit, spay and neuter services to the public. Fees shall be established by the board of supervisors.
B. Persons submitting dogs or cats for spay and neuter services shall sign a consent form certifying under penalty of perjury that they are the owner of said animal or are otherwise authorized to present the animal for the spay or neuter operation and such persons may be required to furnish proof of such ownership or authority.
C. Such consent shall contain a waiver of any and all liability of the County of Riverside, the Riverside County Department of Animal Services, and any other county employees for any injury or death to an animal arising out of the aforementioned operation or any services provided incidental thereto.
D. The Riverside County Department of Animal Services shall establish a return date by which a person submitting animals for the aforementioned operation shall pick-up said animals or be subjected to reasonable board and care fees to commence the day after such return date.
E. Failure to pick up an animal within fifteen (15) days of said return date shall be deemed abandonment of said animal and department of animal services may dispose of it by sale, adoption or destruction. (Ord. No. 560.5, § 1, 1-7-2020)
6.09.020 Fees for spay and neuter services.
The fees for spay and neuter services at clinics established by the Riverside County Department of Animal Services shall be as follows:
a. Any dog$100.00
b. Any cat$55.00
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The above spay and neuter fees shall be included in the flat-rate adoption fee at the time of adoption if the dog or cat is adopted from an animal shelter operated by the Riverside County Department of Animal Services. (Ord. No. 560.5, § 2, 1-7-2020)
6.09.030 Fee for contract spay and neuter clinic services.
The fee for contract spay and neuter clinic services at a shelter operated by the Riverside County Department of Animal Services for a full day of services shall be six thousand eight hundred sixty-two dollars ($6,862.00). (Ord. No. 560.5, § 3, 1-7-2020)
6.09.040 Fees for contract shot clinic services.
The fees for contract shot clinic services and spay/neuter bus services for a full day of services shall be as follows:
a. Contract shot clinic and microchipping services$3,000.00 b. Spay and neuter bus services$3,000.00
(Ord. No. 560.5, § 4, 1-7-2020)
Chapter 6.12 ABANDONED, NEGLECTED AND CRUELLY TREATED ANIMALS Sections:
6.12.010 Disposal allowed when.
Any dog, cat or other animal which is abandoned, neglected, sick, lame, feeble, is unfit for the labor it is performing, or that in any manner is being cruelly treated may be impounded and disposed of in a humane manner as hereinafter provided.
(Ord. 716.1 § 2 (part), 2000; Ord. 716 § 1, 1991)
6.12.020 Prompt action allowed when—Lien for care and treatment.
Whenever any peace officer or animal control officer has reasonable grounds to believe that very prompt action is required to protect the health or safety of the animal or the health or safety of others, the officer shall immediately seize the animal and comply with the procedure established in Section 6.12.030. In all other cases, the officer shall comply with the provisions of Section 6.12.040. The cost of caring for and treating any animal properly seized under this chapter shall constitute a lien on the animal and the animal shall not be returned to its owner until the charges are paid, unless the hearing officer determines that the seizure was unjustified. (Ord. 716.1 § 2 (part), 2000; Ord. 716 § 2, 1991)
6.12.030 Post seizure hearing.
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animal, if known or ascertained after reasonable investigation, with the opportunity for a post seizure hearing as hereinafter provided to determine the validity of the seizure or impoundment, or both.
A. The health department shall cause a notice to be affixed to a conspicuous place where the animal was situated or personally deliver a notice of the seizure or impoundment, or both, to the owner or keeper within 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. The notice shall include all of the following:
1. The name, business address, and telephone number of the officer providing the notice;
2. A description of the animal seized, including any identification upon the animal;
3. The authority and purpose for the seizure, or impoundment, including the time, place and circumstances under which the animal was seized;
4. A statement that, in order to receive a post seizure hearing, the owner or person authorized to keep the animal, or his or her agent, shall request the hearing by signing and returning an enclosed declaration of ownership or right to keep the animal to the health department within ten (10) days, including weekends and holidays, of the date of the notice. The declaration may be returned by personal delivery or mail;
5. A statement that the cost of caring for and treating any animal properly seized under this section is a lien on the animal and that the animal shall not be returned to the owner until the charges are paid, and that failure to request or to attend a scheduled hearing shall result in liability for this cost.
B. The post seizure hearing shall be conducted within forty-eight (48) hours of the request, excluding weekends and holidays. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section
6.12.080.
C. Failure of the owner or keeper, or of his or her agent, to request a hearing within the prescribed time period, or to attend a scheduled hearing, shall result in forfeiture of any right to a post seizure hearing or right to challenge his or her liability for costs incurred.
D. The health department, or law enforcement agency that directed the seizure shall be responsible for the costs incurred for caring and treating the animal, if it is determined in the post seizure hearing that the seizing officer did not have reasonable grounds to believe very prompt action, including seizure of the animal, was required to protect the health or safety of the animal or the health or safety of others.
If it is determined the seizure was justified, the owner or keeper shall be personally liable to the seizing agency for the cost of the seizure and care of the animal, and the animal shall not be returned to its owner until the charges are paid and the seizing agency or hearing officer has determined that the animal is physically fit or the owner demonstrates to the seizing agency's or the hearing officer's satisfaction that the owner can and will provide the necessary care. (Ord. 716.1 § 2 (part), 2000; Ord. 716 § 3, 1991)
6.12.040 Hearing prior to seizure of animal.
Where the need for immediate seizure is not present and prior to the commencement of any criminal proceedings the health officer shall provide the owner or keeper of the animals, if known or ascertainable after reasonable investigation, with the opportunity for a hearing prior to any seizure or impoundment of the animal.
The owner shall produce the animal at the time of the hearing unless, prior to the hearing, the owner has made arrangements with the agency to view the animal upon request of the agency, or unless the owner can provide verification that the animal was humanely destroyed. Any person who wilfully fails to produce the animal or provide the verification is guilty of an infraction, punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) no more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). 429 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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A. The health department or law enforcement agency shall cause a notice to be affixed to a conspicuous place where the animal was situated or personally deliver a notice stating the grounds for believing the animal should be seized. The notice shall include all of the following:
1. The name, business address, and telephone number of the officer providing the notice;
2. A description of the animal to be seized, including any identification upon the animal;
3. The authority and purpose for the possible seizure or impoundment;
4. A statement that, in order to receive a hearing prior to any seizure, the owner or person authorized to keep the animal, or his or her agent, shall request the hearing by signing and returning the enclosed declaration of ownership or right to keep animal to the officer providing the notice within two days, excluding weekends and holidays, of the date of the notice;
5. A statement that the cost of caring for and treating any animal properly seized is a lien on the animal, that any animal seized shall not be returned to the owner until the charges are paid, and that failure to request a hearing within the prescribed time period, or to attend a scheduled hearing shall result in a conclusive determination that the animal may properly be seized and that the owner shall be liable for the charges.
B. The preseizure hearing shall be conducted within forty-eight (48) hours, excluding weekends and holidays, after receipt of this request. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the procedure established in Section 6.12.080.
C. Failure of the owner or keeper, or his or her agent, to request a hearing within the prescribed time, period or to attend a scheduled hearing, shall result in a forfeiture of any right to a preseizure hearing or right to challenge his or her liability for costs incurred pursuant to this chapter. (Ord. 716.1 § 2 (part), 2000; Ord. 716 § 4, 1991)
6.12.050 Cost of seizure and care—Owner liable.
If any animal is properly seized under this chapter, the owner or keeper shall be personally liable to the seizing agency for the cost of the seizure and care of the animal. Furthermore, if the charges for the seizure or impoundment and any other charges permitted under this chapter are not paid within fourteen (14) days of the seizure, or, if the owner, within fourteen (14) days of notice of availability of the animal to be returned, fails to pay charges permitted under this chapter and take possession of the animal, the animal shall be deemed to have been abandoned and may be disposed of by the impounding officer. (Ord. 716.1 § 2 (part), 2000; Ord. 716 § 5, 1991)
6.12.060 Noncompliance with order to provide veterinary care.
If the animal requires veterinary care and the seizing agency is not assured, within fourteen (14) days of the seizure of the animal, that the owner will provide the necessary care, the animal shall not be returned to its owner and shall be deemed to have been abandoned and may be disposed of by the impounding officer. A veterinarian may humanely destroy an impounded animal without regard to the prescribed holding period when it has been determined that the animal has incurred severe injuries or is incurably ill or crippled. A veterinarian also may immediately humanely destroy an impounded animal afflicted with a serious contagious disease unless the owner or his or her agent immediately authorizes treatment of the animal by a veterinarian at the expense of the owner or agent.
(Ord. 716.1 § 2 (part), 2000; Ord. 716 § 6, 1991)
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6.12.070 Return to owner—Conditions.
No animal properly seized under this chapter shall be returned to its owner until, in the determination of the seizing agency or hearing officer, the animal is physically fit or the owner can demonstrate to the seizing agency's or hearing officer's satisfaction that the owner can and will provide the necessary care. (Ord. 716.1 § 2 (part), 2000; Ord. 716 § 7, 1991)
6.12.080 Hearings.
All hearings conducted pursuant to this chapter shall be conducted by the health officer or his or her designee (hearing officer), who shall not have been directly involved in the subject action and shall not be subordinate in rank to the person seizing or impounding the animal. Hearings shall be conducted in the following manner:
A. The hearing officer may continue the hearing for a reasonable period of time, if the hearing officer deems such continuance to be necessary and proper or if the owner or custodian shows good cause for such continuance.
B. The health department shall have the burden of proof to establish, by a preponderance of evidence, the existence of the condition or conditions which give rise to the need for the seizure or impoundment.
C. In a case where the department is also seeking to terminate the owner's rights in the animal, the department shall have put the owner or keeper of the animal on due written notice thereof and shall establish the existence of the owner's or keeper's acts or omissions resulting in cruelty or neglect to the animal by clear and convincing evidence to a reasonable certainty.
D. The department shall present its case first, followed by the party against whom the seizure or impoundment is being proposed. The department may present rebuttal in the discretion of the hearing officer.
E. Oral evidence shall be taken only on oath or affirmation.
F. Each party shall have the right to call and examine witnesses, to introduce exhibits, to cross-examine opposing witnesses on any other matter relevant to the issues even though that matter was not covered in the direct examination, to impeach any witness regardless of which party first called the witness, and to rebut evidence.
G. The hearing need not be conducted according to technical rules relating to evidence and witnesses.
Any relevant evidence shall be admitted if it is the sort of evidence on which responsible persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs, regardless of the existence of any common law or statutory rule which might make improper the admission of such evidence over objection in civil actions. Hearsay evidence may be used for the purpose of supplementing or explaining other evidence, but shall not be sufficient in itself to support a finding unless it would be admissible over objection in civil actions. The rules of privilege shall be effective to the extent that they are otherwise required by statute to be recognized in the hearing. Irrelevant and unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded.
H. At the conclusion of the hearing, each side shall be given an opportunity to summarize its position.
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J. In the event a sufficient quantum of evidence presented at the hearing supports a determination for seizure, impoundment and/or termination of the owner's rights in the animal, the hearing officer as a part of his decision may order, but is not limited to ordering, that one or more of the following actions be undertaken:
1. That the owner's and/or custodian's rights in the dog, cat or other animal are terminated;
2. That the owner or custodian of the dog, cat or other animal shall remove the animal(s) from the premises by a specified date;
3. That the health department personnel after a specified date, shall impound the animal or animals;
4. That the health department shall sell, give away, or otherwise dispose of, the animal(s) with the owner or custodian of the animal(s) being responsible to reimburse the county or agency as designated by the county for all costs and expenses including, but not limited to, board, care, veterinary services, and costs of disposal. If the animal(s) are sold, the proceeds from the sale shall go to the county or agency as designated by the county.
K. A decision upholding seizure or impoundment shall become effective upon issuance.
L. A decision terminating an owner's rights in the animal shall become effective thirty (30) days from the date the decision is mailed unless a stay of execution is granted. (Ord. 716.1 § 2 (part), 2000; Ord. 716 § 8, 1991)
6.12.090 Abandoned or stray animals—Authority to rehabilitate or destroy.
Every such, disabled, infirm or crippled animal, except a dog or cat, abandoned in any part of the unincorporated area the county may be immediately killed by the health department or law enforcement agency or their designees if, after a reasonable search, no owner of the animal can be located. It shall be the duty of all peace officers and animal control officers to cause the animal to be killed or rehabilitated and placed in a suitable home on information that the animal is stray or abandoned. (Ord. 716.1 § 2 (part), 2000; Ord. 716 § 9, 1991)
6.12.100 Transfer to veterinarian.
Any peace officer, humane society officer, or animal control officer shall convey all injured cats and dogs found without their owners in a public place directly to a veterinarian known by the officer to be a veterinarian who ordinarily treats dogs and cats for a determination of whether the animal shall be immediately and humanely destroyed or shall be hospitalized under proper care and given emergency treatment.
If the owner does not redeem the animal within the locally prescribed waiting period, the veterinarian may personally perform euthanasia on the animal. If the animal is treated and recovers from its injuries, the veterinarian may keep the animal for purposes of adoption, provided the responsible animal control agency has first been contacted and has refused to take possession of the animal.
Whenever any animal is transferred to a veterinarian in a clinic, such as an emergency clinic which is not in continuous operation, the veterinarian may, in turn, transfer the animal to an appropriate facility.
If the veterinarian determines that the animal shall be hospitalized under proper care and given emergency treatment, the costs of any services which are provided pending the owner's inquiry to the responsible agency or department shall be paid from the dog license fees, fines, and fees from impounding dogs in the city, county or city and county in which the animal was licensed or, if the animal is unlicensed, shall be paid by the jurisdiction in 432 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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which the animal was found, subject to the provision that this cost be repaid by the animal's owner. The cost of caring for and treating any animal seized under this section shall constitute a lien on the animal and the animal shall not be returned to the owner until the charges are paid. No veterinarian shall be criminally or civilly liable for any decision which he or she makes or for services which he or she provides pursuant to this section.
An animal control agency which takes possession of an animal pursuant to this section shall keep records of the whereabouts of the animal for a seventy-two (72) hour period from the time of possession, and those records shall be available for inspection by the public upon request. (Ord. 716.1 § 2 (part), 2000; Ord. 716 § 10, 1991)
6.12.110 Humane destruction of animal in the field.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any peace officer or any animal control officer may, with the approval of his or her immediate superior, humanely destroy any stray or abandoned animal in the field in any case where the animal is too severely injured to move or where a veterinarian is not available and it would be more humane to dispose of the animal.
(Ord. 716.1 § 2 (part), 2000; Ord. 716 § 11, 1991)
6.12.120 Violation—Penalty.
Every owner, driver or keeper of any animal who permits the animal to be in any building, enclosure, lane, street, square or lot within the unincorporated area of Riverside County, without proper care or attention shall be guilty of an infraction or misdemeanor as hereinafter specified. Such individual shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense of each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted. Any individual convicted of a violation of this chapter shall be:
(1) guilty of an infraction offense and punished by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a first violation; (2) guilty of an infraction offense and punished by a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00) for a second violation. The third and any additional violations shall constitute a misdemeanor offense and shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or six months in jail, or both. Notwithstanding the above, a first offense may be charged and prosecuted as a misdemeanor. Payment of any penalty herein shall not relieve an individual from the responsibility for correcting the violation. (Ord. 716.1 § 2 (part), 2000; Ord. 716 § 12, 1991)
6.12.130 Violation—Animal(s) to be forfeited.
Upon the conviction of a person charged with a violation of this chapter, all animals lawfully seized and impounded with respect to the violation shall be adjudged by the court to be forfeited and shall thereupon be transferred to the impounding officer for proper disposition. A person convicted of a violation of this chapter shall be personally liable to the seizing agency for all costs of impoundment from the time of seizure to the time of proper disposition. This chapter shall not prohibit the seizure or impoundment of animals as evidence as provided for under any other provision of law.
(Ord. 716.1 § 2 (part), 2000; Ord. 716 § 13, 1991)
6.12.140 Chapter provisions not exclusive.
This chapter is not intended, nor shall it be construed in any way, to affect Sections 31101 or 31752 of the Food and Agriculture Code.
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Chapter 6.16 POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND DANGEROUS ANIMALS Sections:
6.16.010 Findings.
A. Because of the increased urbanization of Riverside County the county has experienced increasing numbers of dogs and other animals being kept in close proximity to humans including children.
B. The keeping of dogs and other animals in close proximity to adults and children has resulted in increasing incidents of attacks, biting and menacing behavior by such dogs and other animals.
C. These incidents now present a public health and safety problem to the residents of this county and increasing numbers of cases have resulted in painful and/or serious injuries to adults and children, death and injuries to other animals, attendant economic losses to county residents, and anxiety to those bitten by unlicensed animals whose vaccination status is therefore not established.
D. In an attempt to bring this problem under control, it is necessary to: (1) increase the total number of animals which are licensed and thus properly established to have been vaccinated against rabies; (2) encourage the spaying and neutering of animals, which (a) reduces the number of strays at large and not safely confined, (b) reduce aggressiveness and animals at large, and (c) reduces the financial cost to taxpayers of animal control services; and (3) establish a warning and hearing procedure to put the owners of potentially dangerous, dangerous dogs and other animals on adequate notice to control such animals and to bring about the confinement of such animals and the destruction of those animals where other lesser measures have failed or are inappropriate.
(Ord. 771 § 1, 1999)
6.16.020 Definitions.
Whenever, in this chapter or in any resolution or standard adopted by the board of supervisors pursuant to this chapter, the following terms are used, they shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section, unless it is apparent from the context thereof, that some other meaning is intended. "Attack" means any action by an animal which places a person in danger of immediate bodily harm. "Animal services manner" means the animal services manager of the county or his or her duly authorized representative.
"Dangerous animal" means:
1. Any animal which has twice within a forty-eight (48) month period in two separate incidents has, actively pursued, attacked, bitten or otherwise caused a less severe injury than a "substantial injury" (as defined in this section), to another person or animal engaged in a lawful activity;
2. Any animal which has once attacked, bitten, or otherwise caused injury to a person or animal engaged in lawful activity, resulting in death or substantial injury;
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4. Any dog which has been declared a "potentially dangerous dog" as defined by California State Law during any legal hearing process.
"Potentially dangerous animal" means:
1. Any animal which has once actively pursued, attacked, bitten, or otherwise caused a less severe injury than a "substantial injury" (as defined in this section), to another person engaged in a lawful activity.
2. Any animal which has once attacked, bitten, or otherwise caused a less severe injury than a "substantial injury" (as defined in this section), to another animal.
3. Any animal which is found actively pursuing livestock, poultry, dogs, cats or animals as defined in Ordinance 534.
"Substantial injury" means a substantial impairment of the physical condition of a person or animal which requires professional medical treatment, including, but not limited to, loss of consciousness; concussion; bone fracture; protracted loss or impairment of function of any bodily member or organ; muscle tears, disfiguring lacerations, punctures, or a wound requiring multiple sutures; or any injury requiring corrective or cosmetic surgery.
"Secure enclosure" means a fence or structure suitable to prevent the entry of young children or any part thereof, and which is suitable to confine a potentially dangerous, or dangerous animal in conjunction with other measures which may be taken by the owner or keeper of the animal, or at the direction of the animal services manager. The enclosure shall be designed to prevent the animal from escaping and from preventing an adult or child from coming in contact with the animal. (A chain where a person can walk within the length of the chain, or an electric collar or invisible fence is not a sufficient restraint or enclosure.) "Vicious dog" means:
1. Any dog which, when unprovoked, in an aggressive manner, inflicts injury on or kills a human being or animal.
2. Any dog previously determined to be and currently listed as a potentially dangerous dog which after its owner or keeper has been notified of this determination, continues that behavior described in Section 31062 of the Food and Agricultural Code or is maintained in violation of Section 31641, 31642, or 31643 of the Food and Agricultural Code.
(Ord. 771 § 2, 1999)
(Ord. No. 771.2, § 1, 1-24-2017)
6.16.030 Administrative restraint order for potentially dangerous animals.
A. If the division of animal control has cause to believe that an animal is a potentially dangerous animal, the animal services manager/designee shall issue a potentially dangerous animal restraint order to the owner(s) or custodian(s) of any such dog or animal that fits the description described in this chapter, of a potentially dangerous animal. The statement shall be served by hand-delivery or certified and first-class mail. The statement shall notify the owner(s) or custodian(s) of such animal(s) that such owner(s) custodian(s) is/are required thereafter at all times to keep such animal(s) in a secure enclosure or provide such other adequate secure restraint as may be specified on the restraint order.
B. An owner(s)/custodian(s) of an animal(s) receiving a potentially dangerous animal restraint order may request a hearing on the order by a hearing officer selected by the department director. The request for a hearing must be submitted in writing, during the ten (10) calendar days following the service of the order.
Pending such hearing, the animal must be kept in a secure enclosure or adequately restrained as specified in the restraint order.
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C. Failure of the owner(s)/keeper(s) to request a hearing on the restraint order within the ten (10) day period, or failure to attend or be represented at a scheduled hearing, shall constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing and shall satisfy the hearing requirements provided herein.
D. All hearings pursuant to subsection B of this section shall be conducted by the hearing officer who shall not have been directly involved in the subject action. Hearings shall be held not more than ten (10) working days from the date of receipt of the request for the hearing and shall be conducted in an informal manner consistent with due process of law. A hearing may be continued for a period of time not to exceed thirty (30) days if the hearing officer deems such continuance to be necessary and proper. Within ten (10) days after the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall render, in writing, his or her findings, decision and order thereon and shall give notice of the findings, decision and order to the owner or custodian of the subject animal; service of such notice shall be by mail or hand delivery.
E. Costs for successful enforcement of this section shall be recouped from the animal's owner or custodian pursuant to Ordinance 630, Section 21.
F. An animal which as been determined to be a potentially dangerous animal following the conclusion of the process described in subsections A through D of this section shall be added to a list of potentially dangerous animals maintained by the division of animal control. Once an animal has been determined to be a potentially dangerous animal, if there are no additional instances of the behavior described in Section
6.16.020(D) within a forty-eight (48) month period from the date of the restraint order, the animal may be removed from the list of potentially dangerous animals by the animal services manager/designee. (Ord. 771 § 3, 1999)
6.16.040 Impoundment and abatement of dangerous animals.
The division of animal control is authorized and empowered to impound and/or abate (destroy) any dangerous animal as a public nuisance independently of any criminal prosecution or the results thereof by any means reasonably necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public including, but not limited to, the imposition upon the owner and/or custodian of specific, reasonable restrictions and conditions for the maintenance of the animal. In carrying out an abatement, the division shall follow the procedure established in Ordinance 630, Section 22. Restrictions and/or conditions resulting from abatement proceedings may include, but are not limited to the following:
A. Requiring the owner of the animal, possessor of the animal or owner of the premises on which the animal is kept to obtain and maintain liability insurance in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) and to furnish a certificate or proof of insurance by which the division shall be notified at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to cancellation or nonrenewal; B. Requirements as to the size, construction and design of structured enclosure for the animal; C. Location of the animal's residence including prior notice of plans to move the animal to another location or to a location outside of Riverside County and obtaining approval from the division of animal control to do so after proper notification of animal regulation in the new jurisdiction; D. Requirements as to type and method of restraints for the animal; including but not limited to leashes, muzzles and confinement in a kennel or other facility;
E. Photo identification or permanent marking of the animal for purposes of identification; F. A requirement to obtain a dangerous animal registration and/or requiring a tattoo or micro chip noting the declaration and registration with Riverside County animal control; G. A requirement to alter the animal;
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H. Requirements to allow inspection of the animal and its enclosure by the division of animal control or any other law enforcement agency without warrant, and to produce upon demand, proof of compliance with such requirements of this section; as may be applicable; I. Obtaining written permission to keep the animal on certain specified premises from the landlord/owner, in the event that the owner/custodian of the dangerous animal is a tenant or occupant on real property where the animal is being kept; J. Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of an infraction or misdemeanor, if charged.
(Ord. 771 § 4, 1999)
6.16.050 Placement of warning signs.
It is unlawful for the owner or person in charge of any animal that has been found to be a potentially dangerous animal, dangerous animal or vicious animal to fail, neglect or to refuse to keep posted in a conspicuous place at or near the entrance to the premises on or within which any dog or animal is kept, a sign having letters at least two inches in width and two inches in height and reading "Beware of vicious dog" or "Beware of vicious ___," as may be appropriate.
(Ord. 771 § 5, 1999)
6.16.060 Change of ownership, custody and/or location of animal.
A. The owner and/or custodian of an animal that is on restriction as above provided and who moves or sells the animal(s), or otherwise transfers the ownership, custody or location of the animals(s), shall, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the actual transfer or removal of the animal, notify the division of animal control in writing of the name, address and telephone number of the proposed, new owner or custodian, and/or the proposed, new location of the animal, and the name and description of the animal(s). The division may prohibit the proposed relocation for cause.
B. The owner and/or custodian shall, in addition to the above, notify any new owner or custodian in writing regarding the details of the animal's record, and the terms and conditions for confinement and control of the animal. The transferring owner and/or custodian shall also provide the division with a copy of the notification to the new owner or custodian containing an acknowledgment by the new owner or custodian of his or her receipt of the original notification and acceptance of the terms and conditions. The division may impose different or additional restrictions or conditions upon the new owner or custodian.
C. If the animal should die, the owner and/or custodian shall notify the division no later than twenty-four (24) hours thereafter and, upon request, from the division shall produce the animal(s) for verification. If the animal escapes, the owner and/or custodian shall immediately notify the division and make every reasonable effort to recapture the escaped animal.
D. An animal that has been declared dangerous or vicious in any legal hearing, as a result of aggressive behavior, outside the confines of Riverside County, may not be relocated in Riverside County.
E. Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of an infraction or misdemeanor, if charged. (Ord. 771 § 6, 1999)
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6.16.070 Possession unlawful without adequate restraint.
It is unlawful for a person to have the custody of or own or possess an animal that is restricted as above provided, unless the animal continues to be restrained or confined to prevent it from being at large or from causing damage to any property or injury to any person or other animal. Any person who violates any imposed restriction is guilty of misdemeanor.
(Ord. 771 § 7, 1999)
6.16.080 Surrender of animal upon demand.
The owner and/or custodian of any animal on restriction who is in violation of Section 6.16.070 shall surrender such animal to the division of animal control upon demand. (Ord. 771 § 8, 1999)
6.16.090 Hearing procedures and charges.
Charges for hearing procedures and costs of confinement at a shelter associated with enforcement under this Ordinance shall be recovered from the animal's owner or custodian as per Sections 21 and 22 of Ordinance 630.
(Ord. 771 § 9, 1999)
6.16.100 Remedies and penalties in Ordinance 630.
The additional remedies, penalties and procedures for violation of this Ordinance and for recovery of costs related to enforcement provided for in Ordinance 630 are incorporated herein by this reference. (Ord. 771.1, § 1, 7-14-2009)
6.16.110 Exclusions.
This chapter does not apply to dogs while utilized by any police department or any law enforcement officer in the performance of police work.
(Ord. 771 § 10, 1999; Ord. 771.1, § 2, 7-14-09)
6.16.120 Court proceedings.
Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the Riverside County division of animal control or any other party from commencing and maintaining court proceedings for the restriction or destruction of any animal as authorized under Food and Agricultural Code Section 31601 et seq.
(Ord. 771 § 11, 1999)
(Ord. 771.1, § 2, 7-14-09)
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Title 6 - ANIMALS
Chapter 6.20 NOISY ANIMALS*
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Chapter 6.20 NOISY ANIMALS*
Sections:
6.20.010 Findings.
The disturbance caused by excessive, unrelenting or habitual noise of any animal is disruptive of the public's peace and tranquility and represents an unwanted invasion of privacy of the residents of the unincorporated areas of the County of Riverside. At certain levels, the excessive, unrelenting or habitual noise of any animal may jeopardize the health, safety or general welfare of residents of the County of Riverside and degrade their quality of life.
(Ord. 878, § 1, 1-6-2009)
6.20.020 Purpose.
It is declared to be in the public interest to promote the health and welfare of the residents of the unincorporated areas of the County of Riverside (the "county") by providing for an administrative proceeding for the abatement of such noisy animal nuisances, which abatement procedures shall be in addition to all other proceedings authorized by county ordinances or otherwise by law. (Ord. 878, § 2, 1-6-2009)
6.20.030 Authority.
This chapter is adopted pursuant to the Board of Supervisors' police power as set forth under Article XI, section 7 of the California Constitution.
(Ord. 878, § 3, 1-6-2009)
6.20.040 Exemptions.
This chapter shall not apply to noise or sound made by an official law enforcement dog while on duty. (Ord. 878, § 4, 1-6-2009)
6.20.050 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
A. Complaining party. Person or persons who contact the department of animal services to report a noisy animal or animals.
B. Director. The Director of the Department of Animal Services of the County of Riverside or his duly authorized representative.
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D. Responsible party. A responsible party includes any of the following:
1. The person or persons who own the property where the noisy animal is located;
2. The person or persons in charge of the premises where the noisy animal is located;
3. The person or persons occupying the premises where the noisy animal is located;
4. The owner of the noisy animal.
If any of these persons are minors, the parent or parents or a guardian of such minor shall be the responsible party.
(Ord. 878, § 5, 1-6-2009)
6.20.060 General prohibition—Declaration of noisy animal as a public nuisance.
A. It is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person to allow on their property, own, keep, permit, harbor or have in their care, custody or control a noisy animal.
B. It is unlawful for the responsible party, after being informed in writing that his animal has been declared a noisy animal and that the maintenance of a noisy animal is a public nuisance, to fail, refuse or neglect to take whatever steps or use whatever means are necessary to assure that such noisy animal does not again disturb residents in the vicinity in which the noisy animal is kept. (Ord. 878, § 6, 1-6-2009)
6.20.070 Noisy animal warning notice.
A. When an animal control officer is notified of a possible noisy animal and has personally confirmed the existence of a noisy animal, or has received a written complaint under penalty of perjury of such noisy animal signed by a complaining party, the animal control officer shall issue a noisy animal warning notice ("warning notice") to the responsible party. Such warning notice shall specify that the continued barking, howling or other noise or sounds of such animal is in violation of this chapter and that the noisy animal nuisance must be abated immediately to avoid further action by the county. The warning notice shall be personally served or served by mail upon the responsible party. If service by mail or personal service cannot be safely made or reasonable attempts at personal service have failed, the warning notice shall also be posted at the premises upon which the animal is located. A copy of the warning notice shall be filed with the department of animal services. The director shall within five days of issuance of the warning notice, make a reasonable attempt to speak personally or by telephone with the responsible party concerning the matter, including what efforts have been made to abate the nuisance.
B. If within five days of the issuance of the warning notice the director determines that the barking, howling or other sound or cry was provoked or that such barking, howling or other sound or cry was not excessive, unrelenting or habitual, the director shall cause the warning notice to be voided and the responsible party to whom it was issued to be so notified. In the event a warning notice has been voided, such warning notice shall not be considered as having been issued for the purposes of Sections 6.20.080, 6.20.130, or 6.20.150 of this chapter.
(Ord. 878, § 7, 1-6-2009)
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6.20.080 Declaration of complaint of noisy animal and petition for administrative hearing.
A. When the director receives a subsequent verbal or written complaint concerning a noisy animal at the same location within twelve (12) months after the issuance of a warning notice, the director shall determine whether there is a violation of this chapter. If there is a violation of this chapter, a declaration of complaint of noisy animal and petition for administrative hearing ("declaration of complaint and petition") shall be issued by the director to the complaining party. The complaining party shall be informed that further action may not be warranted if the responsible party is incompliance with subsection B. of Section 6.20.060 of this chapter, but in any case, no further action can be taken until the completed declaration of complaint and petition is received by the director.
B. The declaration of complaint and petition shall be completed under penalty of perjury by the complaining party and returned within ten (10) days to the director.
C. The director, upon receipt of a timely executed declaration of complaint and petition, shall set the case for hearing before an administrative hearing officer. The hearing shall be set at least ten (10) days from the date the declaration of complaint and petition is received and no more than thirty (30) days after the date the declaration of complaint and petition is received. The director shall notify the complaining party and responsible party of the date, time, and place for the hearing. The notice of hearing shall advise the complaining party and responsible party that they may present evidence at the hearing through witnesses and documents. The notice of hearing shall be accompanied by a copy of the completed declaration of complaint and petition. The notice of hearing shall be personally served or served by mail on all parties. If the notice of hearing cannot be mailed or safely served by personal service or reasonable attempts at personal service have failed, then it may be posted upon the premises where the animal is kept. (Ord. 878, § 8, 1-6-2009)
6.20.090 Administrative hearing officer.
A determination whether an animal is violating this chapter shall be made by an administrative hearing officer. The administrative hearing officer shall have the power to hear testimony from witnesses, including complainants, peace officers, animal control officers, or other witnesses or parties including the responsible party, to determine whether the maintenance of the animal is a public nuisance and to order the abatement of such nuisance by taking such actions as set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 878, § 9, 1-6-2009)
6.20.100 Administrative abatement hearing regarding noisy animal.
The hearing before the administrative hearing officer shall be open to the public. The administrative hearing officer may admit all relevant evidence, including incident reports and affidavits of witnesses. The administrative hearing officer may decide all issues even if the responsible party for the animal fails to appear at the hearing. If the complaining party fails to appear at the hearing and the investigating animal control officer does not have personal knowledge of the noisy animal, the complaint shall be dismissed. The administrative hearing officer may find, upon a preponderance of the evidence, that the animal is a noisy animal and the maintenance of such noisy animal is a public nuisance. Upon the conclusion of the hearing, the administrative hearing officer may orally announce the decision as to whether the animal is a noisy animal. (Ord. 878, § 10, 1-6-2009)
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6.20.110 Determination and order.
Within ten business days after the conclusion of the hearing, the administrative hearing officer shall, by certified mail, return receipt requested and by posting upon the premises where the animal is kept, notify the responsible party of the administrative hearing officer's determination and any orders issued. The order shall be called and administrative abatement order. If the administrative hearing officer determines that the animal is a noisy animal and the maintenance thereof, a public nuisance, the responsible party shall comply with the administrative hearing officer's order within five days after the date of mailing and posting of the determination and order. The decision of the administrative hearing officer shall be final. (Ord. No. 878, § 11, 1-6-2009; Ord. No. 878.1, § 1, 7-7-2016)
6.20.120 Administrative abatement measures.
The administrative hearing officer may, as part of his determination that the animal is a noisy animal and a public nuisance, direct the responsible party to perform one or more of the following actions:
A. Containment of the noisy animal within an enclosed building on the premises of the responsible party; B. Require that the noisy animal wear a noise suppression device obtained at the expense of the responsible party to reduce or eliminate the noise creating the nuisance; C. Require that the noisy animal undertake obedience training designed to abate the nuisance problem when appropriate and under the conditions imposed by the administrative hearing officer and at the expense of the responsible party;
D. Restrict the time of day, days of the week and duration when the animal may be placed out-of-doors on the premises of the responsible party;
E. Require the noisy animal be debarked at the expense of the responsible party; F. Require the responsible party to permanently remove the noisy animal from said property; G. Any other reasonable means to accomplish the abatement of the nuisance. (Ord. 878, § 12, 1-6-2009)
6.20.130 Failure to comply with administrative order.
It is unlawful for any responsible party to fail, neglect or refuse to comply with an administrative abatement order of the administrative hearing officer within the time specified in said order. Should any party subject to the administrative abatement order fail to comply with the order, in whole or in any part thereof, that party or those parties may be subject to administrative remedies to enforce the administrative abatement order as set forth in this chapter, including administrative citations and penalties, and any other lawful means necessary to gain compliance, including a civil action.
(Ord. 878, § 13, 1-6-2009)
6.20.140 Civil action.
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6.20.150 Administrative citations and penalties.
In addition to the remedies and penalties contained in this chapter, and in accordance with Government Code section 53069.4, an administrative citation may be issued for failure to comply with an administrative abatement order of the administrative hearing officer. The following procedures shall govern the imposition, enforcement, collection and administrative review of administrative citations and penalties. a. Administrative hearing officer's order. If the public nuisance is not corrected within the period stated in the administrative abatement order, an administrative citation may be issued by a county animal control officer.
b. Content of citation. The administrative citation shall be issued on a form approved by county counsel and shall contain the following information:
1. Date, location and approximate time that the violation was observed;
2. The ordinance violated and a brief description of the violation;
3. The amount of the administrative penalty imposed for the violation;
4. Instructions for payment of the penalty, and the time period by which it shall be paid and the consequences of failure to pay the penalty within this time period;
5. Instructions on how to appeal the citation;
6. The signature of the animal control officer.
The failure of the citation to set forth all required contents shall not affect the validity of the proceedings.
c. Service of citation.
1. If the responsible party who has violated the ordinance is present at the scene of the violation, the animal control officer shall attempt to obtain the responsible party's signature on the administrative citation and shall deliver a copy of the administrative citation to the responsible party.
2. If no one can be located at the property where the noisy animal is located, then the administrative citation shall be posted in a conspicuous place on or near the property and a copy mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested to the responsible party or other person who has violated the ordinance. The citation shall be mailed to the property address and/or the address listed for the property owner on the last county equalized assessment roll. The citation shall also be mailed to any additional address for the responsible party in department of animal services records.
3. The failure of any interested person to receive the citation shall not affect the validity of the proceedings.
d. Administrative penalties.
1. The penalties assessed for each violation of the administrative abatement order issued by the administrative hearing officer shall not exceed the following amounts:
i. One hundred dollars ($100.00) for a first violation; ii. Two hundred dollars ($200.00) for a second violation of the same administrative abatement order within one year;
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iii. Five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each additional violation of the administrative abatement order within one year.
2. If the violation is not corrected, additional administrative citations may be issued for the same violation. The amount of the penalty shall increase at the rate specified above.
3. Payment of the penalty shall not excuse the failure to correct the violation nor shall it bar further enforcement action.
4. The penalties assessed shall be payable to the County of Riverside, Department of Animal Services.
e. Administrative appeal of administrative citation.
1. Written appeal. The recipient of an administrative citation may appeal the citation by submitting a written appeal with the department of animal services. The written appeal must be submitted within twenty (20) days of the date stated on the administrative citation. Failure to submit a written appeal within this time period shall constitute a waiver of the right to appeal the administrative citation. The written appeal shall contain the following information:
i. A brief statement setting forth the appellant's reasons for the appeal, including, but not limited to, a brief statement of the material facts which the appellant claims supports his contention that no administrative penalty should be imposed or that an administrative penalty of a different amount is warranted;
ii. The written appeal shall also include a check or money order as a deposit for the total penalty amount as shown on the citation. A successful appeal will result in a full refund of the penalty amount placed on deposit. Appeals received without the full deposit will not be accepted.
2. Administrative appeal hearing for appeal of administrative citation. Upon a timely written request by the appellant, an administrative appeal hearing for appeal of an administrative citation shall be held as follows:
i. Notice of hearing. Notice of the administrative appeal hearing for appeal of an administrative citation shall be given at least ten (10) days before the hearing to the person requesting the hearing. The notice may be personally delivered or mailed to the appellant at the address to which the citation was mailed, unless a new address is provided in the written appeal at which the appellant agrees notice of any additional proceeding or an order relating to the administrative penalty may be received by mail. ii. Hearing officer. The administrative hearing for appeal of an administrative citation shall be held before the director. The hearing officer shall not be the investigating animal control officer who issued the administrative citation or his immediate supervisor. Nor shall the administrative hearing for appeal of the administrative citation be held before the administrative hearing officer that issued the administrative abatement order concerning the noisy animal pursuant to Section 6.20.110. The director may contract with a qualified provider to conduct the administrative hearings for appeals of administrative citations or to process administrative citations.
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his determination based on the information contained in the written appeal. The purpose of the administrative appeal hearing as allowed under this section is to appeal the administrative citation. The hearing officer cannot reconsider the administrative abatement order that declared the noisy animal a public nuisance. iv. Hearing officer's decision. The hearing officer's decision regarding appeal of the administrative citation following the administrative appeal hearing may be personally delivered to the person requesting the hearing or sent by mail. The hearing officer's decision shall contain instructions for obtaining review of the decision by the superior court.
f. Review of administrative hearing officer's decision. If the recipient of an administrative citation disagrees with the administrative hearing officer's decision upholding the issuance of the administrative citation and/or administrative penalty amount assessed, the recipient may appeal the issuance of the administrative citation to the superior court as set forth in this section. i. Notice of appeal. Within twenty (20) days of the delivery and mailing of the hearing officer's decision regarding the administrative citation, the recipient of the administrative citation may contest that decision by filing an appeal to be heard by the superior court. The fee for filing the notice of appeal is twenty-five dollars ($25.00). The failure to file the appeal and to pay the filing fee within this period shall constitute a waiver of the right to an appeal and the decision shall be deemed confirmed. A copy of the notice of appeal shall be served in person or by first class mail upon the department of animal services by the contestant. ii. Conduct of hearing. The conduct of the appeal hearing is a subordinate judicial duty and may be performed by traffic trial commissioners and other subordinate judicial officials at the direction of the presiding judge of the court. The appeal shall be heard de novo, except that the contents of the issuing agency's file in the case shall be received into evidence. A copy of the issued administrative citation providing notice of the violation and imposition of the administrative penalty shall be admitted into evidence as prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein. The court shall request that the issuing agency's file on the case be forwarded to the court, to be received within fifteen (15) days of the request. The purpose of the appeal hearing as allowed under this section is to appeal the decision of the administrative hearing officer with regard to the administrative citation and/or amount of the administrative penalty assessed. The hearing officer cannot reconsider the administrative abatement order that declared the noisy animal a public nuisance.
iii. Judgment. The court shall retain the twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fee regardless of the outcome of the appeal. If the court finds in favor of the contestant, the amount of the fee shall be reimbursed to the contestant by the department of animal services. Any deposit of the fine or penalty shall be refunded by the department of animal services in accordance with the judgment of the court. If the court finds in favor of the department of animal services, the amount of the fee deposited by the contestant shall be retained by the department of animal services in accordance with the judgment of the court.
(Ord. 878, § 15, 1-6-2009)
6.20.160 Not exclusive remedy.
The provisions of this chapter are to be construed as an added remedy of abatement of the nuisance hereby declared and not in conflict with or derogation of any other actions or proceedings or remedies otherwise provided by law.
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Chapter 6.24 BURROS
6.24.010 Findings.
The board of supervisors finds that the population growth of undomesticated burro herds, and the increased urbanization of the county, has resulted in an increase in injured wild burros from traffic accidents within the county.
A. The herds have migrated into populated areas using rail lines and roadways seeking food that is provided by well-meaning people. Food that is made available in more populated areas reduces or eliminates the burros' fear of humans and cars and encourages the burros to abandon their natural instinct to graze.
B. The change in the food seeking behaviors of the burros because of these well-meaning people presents a safety issue for the residents, and burros of the county.
C. The burros continue to move further into populated areas in search of food resulting in an increase in traffic accidents with serious injuries to citizens, burros, and the infrastructure of roadways and regional rail lines.
D. In an attempt to bring this problem under control, it is necessary to (1) prohibit feeding, or providing food in any manner, to burros that are not within the legal possession of that person, (2) prohibit the harassment of the animals to reduce the human interaction that has resulted in the burros abandoning their grazing grounds.
(Ord. No. 934, § 1, 6-20-2017)
6.24.020 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish reasonable and uniform regulations to protect the undomesticated burro population by encouraging the instinctual behavior of the undomesticated burros by reducing human interactions with them. This purpose will be fulfilled by enforcing restrictions on human and undomesticated burro interactions and will be enforced with infractions and administrative penalties and the resulting fines.
(Ord. No. 934, § 2, 6-20-2017)
6.24.030 Authority.
This chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority granted by Article 11, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of California, Section 2156 And Section 4600 of the California Fish and Game Code, Section 53074.5 of the Government Code, and the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1, Section 251.1 regarding the harassment of animals.
Generally the area of fish and game has been preempted by the state, however, Fish and Game Code Section 2156 authorizes regulation of fish and game by local government in situations where the enacted ordinances relating to the possession or care of wild animals are more restrictive than the regulations. This chapter is based on a regulation of the Department of Fish and Game, 14 CA ADC § 251.1, which was sought by San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, and prohibits the harassment, including feeding of, undomesticated mammals, or birds. This 446 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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chapter is more restrictive than the regulation because it is specific to the county burros and focuses on prohibiting feeding as its primary objective, with a secondary goal of prohibiting the harassment as set forth in the regulation. The chapter is not duplicative of state law, or preempted by state legislation. (Ord. No. 934, § 3, 6-20-2017)
6.24.040 Exemptions.
This chapter shall not apply to:
A. Animal rescue operation or animal rescuer that the county authorizes to assist the department of animal services in the care and relocation of the undomesticated burro herds.
B. A landowner or tenant who drives or herds mammals for the purpose of preventing damage to private or public property, including aquaculture and agriculture crops. Such a person must notice the department of animal services of their action as soon as they are reasonably able. (Ord. No. 934, § 4, 6-20-2017)
6.24.050 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following words.
A. "Animal rescuer." As defined in Section 6.08.10, subsection B.
B. "Animal rescue operation." As defined in Section 6.08.10, subsection C.
C. "Feeding." The intentional act of providing food to any wild burro by a person.
D. "Harass." An intentional act which disrupts an animal's normal patterns, which includes, but is not limited to, breeding, feeding or sheltering.
E. "Person." Any person, firm, cooperation, association, society or other organization.
F. "Providing food." The intentional act of making food for wild burros available in any location in the unincorporated area of the county without the approval of the county.
G. "Undomesticated burro." As defined in California Government Code § 53074.5; a wild burro or a burro which has not been tamed or domesticated for a period of three years after its capture and is not protected by the federal government under the federal Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act. (Ord. No. 934, § 5, 6-20-2017)
6.24.060 Feeding of undomesticated burros.
Except as provided in Section 6.24.060 of this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to feed, or in any manner, provide food to any burro that is not owned or lawfully possessed by that person. (Ord. No. 934, § 6, 6-20-2017)
6.24.070 Harassment of animals.
Except as otherwise authorized in this chapter or in the Fish and Game Code and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, no person shall feed, harass, herd, drive capture, keep, or attempt to domesticate, any undomesticated burro.
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6.24.080 Enforcement.
A. The animal services director shall supervise the administration and enforcement of this chapter and the laws of the state pertaining to the care and control of animals.
B. The animal services director may post signs advising the public that feeding undomesticated burros is prohibited by this chapter and the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1, Section 251.1 regarding the harassment of animals.
C. The board of supervisors may enter into a written agreement or agreements with any veterinarian, organized humane society, association, person, corporation or organization which will provide assistance to the County in providing care for undomesticated burros.
D. It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with, oppose, or resist any officer, employee or person empowered to enforce the provisions of this chapter while such officer, employee or person is engaged in the performance of his/her duties as provided in Section 6.08.08.
E. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the animal services director from acting, when he/she deems it appropriate to do so, under the applicable provisions of the California Penal Code, Section 597, et seq. (Ord. No. 934, § 8, 6-20-2017)
6.24.090 Violation.
A. An administrative citation, infraction, or other such authorized penalty may be issued to any person in violation of this chapter.
B. An infraction is punishable by;
1. A fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first violation;
2. A fine not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00) for the second violation within one year;
3. A fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each additional violation within one year.
C. The administrative penalties assessed for each violation of a county animal control ordinance shall not exceed the following amounts.
1. One hundred dollars ($100.00) for a first violation;
2. Two hundred dollars ($200.00) for a second violation of the same administrative abatement order within one year;
3. Five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each additional violation of the administrative abatement order within one year.
D. Each such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every incident in which any violation of any provision of the chapter of the county is committed, continued or permitted by any such person, and such person shall be punishable accordingly.
E. Where the violation would otherwise be an infraction, the administrative penalty shall not exceed the maximum fine or infraction amount.
F. The penalties assessed shall be payable to the county department of animal services.
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6.24.100 Severability.
If any provision, clause, sentence or paragraph of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of the provisions of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be severable. (Ord. No. 934, § 10, 6-20-2017)
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City of La Quinta
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: April 7, 2026
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: APPROVE JUNIOR INSPIRATION AND YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT
AWARD NOMINEE
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Junior Inspiration and Youth Achievement Award Nominee.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
La Quinta’s Community Awards Program was established to recognize individuals making positive impacts in the community.
Ethan Miller was nominated for the Junior Inspiration and Youth Achievement Award (JIA).
The Arts and Community Services Commission (ACSC) reviewed the nomination during the March 9, 2026, regular meeting and recommend Council approve the nominee.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost for the engraved JIA plaque award is approximately $100. Funds are available in the Community Services Experiences and Events budget (101-3003-60149).
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The City of La Quinta’s Community Awards Program includes the Pillar of the Community, JIA, Distinguished Citizen, and Community Service awards. The awards were established to recognize individuals who have made significant impacts in La Quinta through their acts of service, kindness, leadership, and dedication to serving the community.
Nominations for the Community Awards are accepted year-round, and citizens are encouraged to nominate individuals they feel are deserving of these awards based on their respective criteria. Recently, staff received a nomination for the JIA.
JIA criteria includes the following:
Candidates must be five (5) to eighteen (18) years of age.
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Candidates must be or have been a La Quinta resident or attended a La Quinta school for a minimum of one (1) year.
Candidates must have contributed significantly to the community of La Quinta.
Examples include academic achievement, acts of kindness or service, artist or athletic achievement, community engagement and leadership, and/or volunteer efforts.
Ethan Miller was nominated for the JIA (Attachment 1). He has demonstrated outstanding leadership through his service in the La Quinta High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Program, serving as Squadron Commander for the 2025/26 academic year. Ethan has volunteered at numerous City events alongside his ROTC unit, including the Hunter Lopez Lightsaber Vigil and 9/11 Candlelight Vigil. He also served as the guest speaker at the City of La Quinta's 2025 Veterans Recognition Ceremony. Ethan's pursuit of excellence in the AFJROTC program has been recognized through various honors, including the Air Force Association Award, the Outstanding Cadet Award, and the Distinguished Cadet Award. He maintains excellent academic grades and is currently pursuing his pilot's license. Ethan Miller is one of 32 students nominated by Congressman Ken Calvert for appointment in the United States Air Force and United States Naval Academies. In addition, Ethan volunteers with community organizations such as About Families and participates in service projects coordinated through the AFJROTC program and the Riverside County Sheriff's Search and Rescue (SAR) program. He is also a member of the La Quinta High School tennis team and serves as a volunteer Junior Counselor at YMCA Camp Oakes.
If approved, the nominee will be presented with an award during an upcoming Council meeting.
ALTERNATIVES
Council may choose not to approve the award nominee.
Prepared by: Michael Calderon, Senior Management Analyst Approved by: Christina Calderon, Community Services Deputy Director Attachment: 1. Ethan Miller JIA Nomination Form
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Name:
Parent / Legal Guardian Signature:
Address:
Email:
Phone:
Years of La Quinta residency:
Years of service to the Community of La Quinta:
Name:
Relationship to Candidate:
Email:
Phone:
Candidate Information:
Nominating Party:
Questions:
1. How has the candidate contributed to the
community of La Quinta in one or more of the
following areas: volunteer efforts, community
engagement and leadership, academic
achievement, athletic achievement, artistic
achievement, acts of kindness/service? be
specific.
2. How has the candidate demonstrated that
they are a leader and positive role model for
their peers?
3. List specific achievements the candidate has
earned and describe how these achievements
serve as inspiration to local youth.
Please answer the questions on the next
page and feel free to attach additional
sheets if necessary.
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Ethan has served on the La Quinta High School
ROTC which has served at many of the City of
18 La Quinta events. Ethan was promoted as
Squadron Commander for the 25/26 LQHS
Ethan has continued to not only set an example
at LQHS, but also has gone above and beyond.
He is currently persuing his pilots license
and has been the guest youth speaker at the
City of La Quinta's Veterans Recognition Event.
Ethan strives to work with his peers, both
in a student setting and through the AFJROTC
program - helping students to thrive and lead.
During his time in the AFJRTOC program,
Ethan has made numerous contributions
to the program through his mentoring of other
students. In addition, Ethan has recieved
has recieved the Air Force Association
Award, the Outstanding Cadet Award, and
the Distinguished Cadet Award.
Ethan also maintains stellar grades
CA-951 AFJROTC Program. In addition,
and is an example to his peers at LQHS.
Ethan has decided to pursue his service to
Ethan volunteers his time not only through
the many service projects from ARJROTC,
but also through the Riverside County Sheriff's
SAR program.
Ethan Miller
Ethan serves as a leader at school and in the
community. His willingness to help his
peers and others in his community allows
him to become a pillar for those around him.
our Country by applying to both the US
Air Force Academy & Naval Academy.
While I have know Ethan for much of his
life, I am incredibly proud of the young man
he has become. He is incredibly polite,
determined, and already exemplifies
leadership and his love for our country.
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REP. CALVERT ANNOUNCES 2026 SERVICE ACADEMY
NOMINATIONS
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) announced his 2026 nominations for the U.S. Service Academies, honoring a group of highly qualified students from California’s 41st Congressional District. As a Member of Congress, Rep. Calvert has the privilege of nominating highly qualified candidates for potential appointments to the U.S. Air Force, Naval, Military (West Point), and Merchant Marine Academies. "I am incredibly proud to nominate these exceptional young men and women from the 41 Congressional District for potential appointment to attend one of our nation’s prestigious Service Academies," said Rep. Calvert. "Answering the call to serve is a noble commitment. These students represent the very best of our region having demonstrated exceptional academic performance, leadership, and dedication to service, exemplifying the qualities we seek in future military and service leaders." Following evaluation by Rep. Calvert's Academy Nominations Selection Committee, thirty-two candidates were selected for their academic excellence, leadership, and physical character. The academies will now review these nominees for final appointment decisions, which will be made by the respective academies this spring.
Air Force Academy:
Ved Chandra, Corona – Troy High School
Kevin Chen, Eastvale – Marine Military Academy
Ian Cho, Eastvale – Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Brendon Ferreri, Corona – Corona High School
Tabitha Kelly, Wildomar – California Online Public Schools Zachary Lovell, Eastvale – Eleanor Roosevelt High School Ethan Miller, La Quinta – La Quinta High School
Jesus Molina, Lake Elsinore – Santa Rosa Academy
Aaron Nunez, Corona – Santiago High School
Maximilian Radi, La Quinta – La Quinta High School
Sebastien Rivera, Menifee – Paloma Valley High School
Alina Schannette, Menifee – Rancho Christian High School Mia Vasquez, Corona – Centennial High School
Landen Wert, Corona – Santiago High School
Matthew Woodroof, Lake Elsinore – Murrieta Valley High School (Class of 2025), currently attending US Air Force Preparatory School United States Naval Academy:
Isaiah Buffong, Corona – Ontario Christian High School
Ciera Carr, Palm Desert – Palm Desert High School
Ved Chandra, Corona – Troy High School
Kevin Chen, Eastvale – Marine Military Academy
Ian Cho, Eastvale – Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Shaw Farson, Lake Elsinore – Temescal Canyon High School James Jacops, Riverside – Martin Luther King High School Mai Kelly, Canyon Lake – Temescal Canyon High School
Sydney Kengne-Tetsing, Menifee – Heritage High School
Sean Lee, Corona – EF Academy Pasadena
Jera Likins, Menifee – Santa Rosa Academy (Class of 2025), currently attending US Naval Academy Preparatory School Zachary Lovell, Eastvale – Eleanor Roosevelt High School January 15, 2026 | Press Release
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OFFICE LOCATIONS
WASHINGTON DC OFFICE
2205 Rayburn Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-1986
Fax: (202) 225-2004
PALM DESERT OFFICE
73585 Fred Waring Drive
Suite 108
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: (760) 620-0041
CORONA OFFICE
400 S. Vicentia Avenue
Suite 125
Corona, CA 92882
Phone: (951) 277-0042
Fax: (951) 277-0420
Ethan Miller, La Quinta – La Quinta High School
Jesus Molina, Lake Elsinore – Santa Rosa Academy
Alina Schannette, Menifee – Rancho Christian High School Military Academy at West Point:
Kevin Chen, Eastvale - Marine Military Academy
Jaden Jowandha, Riverside – Martin Luther King High School Daniel Kambe, La Quinta –Xavier College Preparatory
Alexander Krishan, Winchester – Murrieta Mesa High School (Class of 2025), currently attending US Military Academy Preparatory School Sean Lee, Corona – EF Academy Pasadena
Jesus Molina, Lake Elsinore – Santa Rosa Academy
Jakob Plecnik, Corona – Temescal Canyon High School
Maximilian Radi, La Quinta – La Quinta High School
Alina Schannette, Menifee – Rancho Christian High School Artur Tomashevskiy, Menifee – California Military Institute Mia Vasquez, Corona – Centennial High School
Merchant Marine Academy:
Case Allen, Exeter – Central Valley Christian High School Jesus Molina, Lake Elsinore – Santa Rosa Academy
Aaron Nunez, Corona – Santiago High School
Benjamin Quil, Huntington Beach – Pacifica High School
Alina Schannette, Menifee – Rancho Christian High School Mia Vasquez, Corona – Centennial High School
Luke Woodroof, Lake Elsinore – Elsinore High School
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING: April 7, 2026
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: DISCUSS PROJECTS TO BE INCLUDED IN FISCAL YEARS 2026/27 THROUGH 2030/31 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION
Discuss projects to be included in fiscal years 2026/27 through 2030/31 Capital Improvement Program and provide Staff direction.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a five-year plan for major construction projects such as bridges, streets, traffic signals, drainage facilities, landscaping, lighting, parks, and other facilities.
• Based upon Council and resident input over the past year, Staff developed a preliminary scope and budget for various projects proposed for the fiscal year (FY) 2026/27 CIP budget.
• Council will be requested to appropriate funds for the FY 2026/27 CIP improvements when the operating budget and final CIP are considered in June 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT
This review does not include fiscal impact. Revenue sources are identified in Attachment 1.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Staff recommends the following projects be included in the FY 2026/27 CIP:
Transportation Projects
Transportation projects are generally funded through the Pavement Management Plan (General Fund), Transportation Development Impact Fees (DIF), Measure G, Measure A, and SB1 funds.
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• 2026/27 Pavement Management Plan (General Fund: $1M, Measure G: $1M) The City of La Quinta’s current 5-Year Pavement Management Plan (PMP) (Attachment 2) spans from 2021 to 2026. An updated 5-Year PMP is currently in progress and will identify the City’s required projects for FY 2026/27. • Highway 111 Corridor Area Plan Implementation and Pavement Resurfacing (Measure G: $1M)
This fiscal year includes funding for Adams Street Complete Streets Study. • Miles Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation (General Fund: $500K, Measure A: $250K) This project was approved by Council as part of the FY 2023/24 CIP. The proposed funding includes additional construction funding for the resurfacing of Miles Avenue within City limits.
• Avenue 47 Pavement Rehabilitation (General Fund: $30K, Earmark Funding:
$900K)
This project will include the resurfacing of Avenue 47 from Washington Street to La Quinta Drive. This fiscal year will include funding for design; earmark funding is being requested for construction.
• Avenue 52 Pavement Rehabilitation (General Fund: $30K) This project will include the resurfacing of Avenue 52 from SilverRock Drive to Madison Street. This fiscal year will include funding for design; earmark funding is being requested for construction.
• Frances Hack Lane Pavement Rehabilitation (Measure A: $406K) This project will include the resurfacing of Frances Hack Lane from Avenida Bermudas to Cul-de-sac.
• Corporate Centre Drive Gap Closure (Transportation DIF: $500K) This project will allow closure of a critical public road link and provide an east-west parallel bypass of the adjacent Highway 11 major roadway. This will also allow the city to develop the empty lot at Corporate Centre. Earmark funding is being requested for construction.
• Citywide Arterial Slurry Seal Improvements (SB1: $1M) This project will allow for slurry seal improvements on arterial streets citywide noted in the updated 5-year PMP that spans from 2026 to 2031.
Drainage Improvements
• 2627DRA Citywide Drainage Enhancements (General Fund: $477K) This project will upgrade drainage facilities for a minimum 150-year storm protection in accordance with the Focused Drainage Study. The upcoming drainage projects to be completed are Eisenhower Drive at Avenue 50 and on Avenida Bermudas and Desert Club Dr North of Calle Tampico. 460 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
Parks and Facilities Projects
• Landscape and Lighting Median Island Improvements (General Fund: $500K) This project entails refurbishing City-owned medians south of Highway 111, prioritized over five years. Staff has developed an implementation strategy that recommends priorities and landscape materials.
• Maintenance and Operations Yard (Measure G: $8M)
This project was approved by Council as part of the 2018/19 CIP. The proposed funding includes additional construction funding for the Maintenance and Operations Yard improvements.
• Cultural Campus (Measure G: $4M)
This project was approved by Council as part of the 2019/20 CIP. The proposed funding includes additional construction funding for the Cultural Campus site improvements.
• SilverRock Park Lake and Irrigation Conversion (Measure G: $1.5M) This project includes the design and construction of the lake and irrigation conversion at SilverRock Park.
Recurring Maintenance Funds
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessible Ramps – Various Locations (General Fund: $20K)
• Citywide Preventative Maintenance Plan Improvements (Equipment Replacement Fund: $50K)
• Sidewalks – Various Locations (General Fund: $55K)
• Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Improvements (Measure A: $235K) Other Adjustments
• Citywide Miscellaneous ADA Improvements (CDBG: $157K) This is a continuation of implementing ADA improvements at City parks, buildings, intersection curb ramps and sidewalks based upon the City's ADA Transition Plan Report.
• Citywide Irrigation Upgrades (General Fund: $250K)
This project will occur annually until all irrigation throughout the city is upgraded to be included in an electronic system. The proposed funding will allow for construction to start.
• Dune Palms Mobile Home Estates Improvements (Housing Authority Funds: $1M) This project includes creating a master plan and implementing the improvements at Dune Palms Mobile Estates.
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Existing Developer Impact Fee Reimbursement Agreements (Transportation DIF:
$940K)
The City entered into reimbursement agreements with nine development entities that constructed improvements for the benefit of the City in anticipation of future reimbursement from development impact fees. In 2017 the Council set reimbursement priorities; 9 of 11 developers submitted the required documentation and have been included in the approved repayment plan (Attachment 3). The set reimbursement priorities are scheduled to complete the reimbursement payments by FY 2028/29. The proposed funding expedites the remaining payments and will allow the city to complete payments in the upcoming FY.
Projects on the Horizon
The CIP also identified future year projects, some of which are listed below:
• Washington Street Pavement Rehabilitation (FY 2027/28) • Phase III Public Safety Camera System (FY 2027/28)
• New Traffic Signal at Washington Street at Lake La Quinta Drive (FY 2027/28) • North La Quinta Slurry Seal Improvements/Pavement Repair (FY 2028/29) • Highway 111/Simon Drive Dual Left Turn Lanes (FY 2028/29) • Channel Lining Repairs at Highway 111 and Dune Palms Road (FY 2028/29) Staff seeks direction on all projects included in the draft CIP. After incorporating comments from Council, an updated CIP program will be presented for adoption in June.
Prepared by: Carley Escarrega, Administrative Technician Approved by: Bryan McKinney, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer Attachments: 1. Draft FY 2026/27 through 2030/31 CIP Project Revenue Summary
2. 2021 Pavement Management - 5 Year Plan
3. DIF Reimbursement Agreement Repayment Schedule
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CITY OF LA QUINTA
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
REVENUE SUMMARY
Project # Project Description
General
Fund
Operating
Measure G
Sales Tax
Community
/Cultural
Center DIF
SB 1 Road
Maint/Rehab
Transportation
DIF
Maintenance
and Facilities
DIF Measure A
Other
Revenue
Other
Revenue Source Total
2026/2027
2627ADA ADA Accessible Ramps - Various Locations 20,000 20,000 2627CPM Citywide Preventative Maintenance Plan Improvements 50,000 Equip Replacement Fund 50,000 2627PMP Pavement Management Plan Street Improvements 1,000,000 1,000,000 2,000,000 2627STI Sidewalks - Various Locations 55,000 55,000
2627TMI Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Improvements 235,000 235,000 2627DRA Citywide Drainage Enhancements 477,000 477,000
201702 Developer Reimbursement for DIF Eligible Improvements 939,723 939,723 201804 Landscape and Lighting Median Island Improvements 500,000 500,000 201805 Maintenance and Operations Yard 8,000,000 8,000,000 201901 Cultural Campus 4,000,000 4,000,000
201905 Highway 111 Corridor Area Plan Implementation (Funding for Adams St.) 1,000,000 1,000,000 202301 Miles Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation 500,000 250,000 750,000 202415 Citywide Irrigation Upgrades 250,000 250,000
202508 Dune Palms Mobile Home Estates Improvements 1,000,000 Housing 1,000,000 202516 SilverRock Park Lake and Irrigation Conversion 1,500,000 1,500,000 202601 Avenue 47 Pavement Rehabilitation (Washington Street to La Quinta Drive) 30,000 900,000 930,000 202602 Avenue 52 Pavement Rehabilitation 30,000 30,000
202603 Frances Hack Lane Pavement Rehabilitation (Avenida Bermudas to Cul-De-Sac) 405,730 405,730 202604 Corporate Centre Drive Gap Closure 500,000 500,000 202605 Citywide Arterial Slurry Seal Improvements 1,000,000 1,000,000 202606 FY 2627 Citywide Miscellaneous ADA Improvements 157,200 CDBG 157,200 0 FY 2026/2027 SUBTOTAL: 2,862,000 15,500,000 0 1,000,000 1,439,723 0 1,790,730 1,207,200 23,799,653 2027/2028
2728ADA ADA Accessible Ramps - Various Locations 20,000 20,000 2728CPM Citywide Preventative Maintenance Plan Improvements 50,000 Equip Replacement Fund 50,000 2728PMP Pavement Management Plan Street Improvements 1,000,000 1,000,000 2,000,000 2728STI Sidewalks - Various Locations 55,000 55,000
2728TMI Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Improvements 235,000 235,000 2728DRA Citywide Drainage Enhancements 477,000 477,000
201804 Landscape and Lighting Median Island Improvements 500,000 500,000 201905 Highway 111 Corridor Area Plan Implementation 1,000,000 1,000,000 202415 Citywide Irrigation Upgrades 250,000 250,000
202516 SilverRock Park Lake and Irrigation Conversion 2,000,000 2,000,000 202701 Washington Street Pavement Rehabilitation 3,335,000 1,000,000 1,665,361 5,000,000 Earmark 11,000,361 202702 Phase III Public Safety Camera System 3,000,000 3,000,000 202703 Washington Street at Lake La Quinta Drive (New Traffic Signal) 750,000 750,000 FY 2027/2028 SUBTOTAL: 2,302,000 10,335,000 0 1,000,000 750,000 0 1,900,361 5,050,000 21,337,361 2028/2029
2829ADA ADA Accessible Ramps - Various Locations 20,000 20,000 2829CPM Citywide Preventative Maintenance Plan Improvements 50,000 Equip Replacement Fund 50,000 2829PMP Pavement Management Plan Street Improvements 1,000,000 1,000,000 2,000,000 2829STI Sidewalks - Various Locations 55,000 55,000
2829TMI Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Improvements 235,000 235,000 2829DRA Citywide Drainage Enhancements 477,000 477,000
201804 Landscape and Lighting Median Island Improvements 500,000 500,000 201905 Highway 111 Corridor Area Plan Implementation 1,000,000 1,000,000 202415 Citywide Irrigation Upgrades 250,000 250,000
202601 Avenue 47 Pavement Rehabilitation (Washington Street to La Quinta Drive) 1,200,000 Earmark Funding 1,200,000 202602 Avenue 52 Pavement Rehab 1,128,502 4,500,000 Earmark Funding 202604 Corporate Centre Drive Gap Closure 1,400,000 Earmark Funding 1,400,000 202801 North La Quinta Slurry Seal Improvements/Pavement Repair 1,500,000 1,500,000 202802 Highway 111/Simon Drive Dual Left Turn Lanes 1,000,000 1,000,000 202803 Channel Lining 1,000,000 1,500,000 Earmark Funding 2,500,000 0 FY 2028/2029 SUBTOTAL: 3,302,000 2,000,000 0 2,128,502 0 0 1,735,000 8,650,000 12,187,000 ATTACHMENT 1
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
REVENUE SUMMARY
Project # Project Description
General
Fund
Operating
Measure G
Sales Tax
Community
/Cultural
Center DIF
SB 1 Road
Maint/Rehab
Transportation
DIF
Maintenance
and Facilities
DIF Measure A
Other
Revenue
Other
Revenue Source Total
2029/2030
2930ADA ADA Accessible Ramps - Various Locations 20,000 20,000 2930CPM Citywide Preventative Maintenance Plan Improvements 50,000 Equip Replacement Fund 50,000 2930PMP Pavement Management Plan Street Improvements 1,000,000 1,000,000 2,000,000 2930STI Sidewalks - Various Locations 55,000 55,000
2930TMI Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Improvements 235,000 235,000 2930DRA Citywide Drainage Enhancements 477,000 477,000
201804 Landscape and Lighting Median Island Improvements 500,000 500,000 201905 Highway 111 Corridor Area Plan Implementation 1,000,000 1,000,000 202901 Avenue 58 Pavement Rehabilitation 2,300,000 Earmark Funding 0 FY 2029/2030 SUBTOTAL: 2,052,000 2,000,000 0 0 0 0 235,000 2,350,000 4,337,000 2030/2031
3031ADA ADA Accessible Ramps - Various Locations 20,000 20,000 3031CPM Citywide Preventative Maintenance Plan Improvements 50,000 Equip Replacement Fund 50,000 3031PMP Pavement Management Plan Street Improvements 1,000,000 1,000,000 2,000,000 3031STI Sidewalks - Various Locations 55,000 55,000
3031TMI Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Improvements 235,000 235,000 3031DRA Citywide Drainage Enhancements 477,000 477,000
201804 Landscape and Lighting Median Island Improvements 500,000 500,000 201905 Highway 111 Corridor Area Plan Implementation 1,000,000 1,000,000 0 FY 2030/2031 SUBTOTAL: 2,052,000 2,000,000 0 0 0 0 235,000 50,000 4,337,000 TOTAL FISCAL YEARS 2026/27 THROUGH 2030/31: 12,570,000 31,835,000 0 4,128,502 2,189,723 0 5,896,091 17,307,200 65,998,014 464 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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DEVELOPER
(RESPONSIVE / CONFIRMED)
AGREEMENT
DATE CIP PROJECT DESCRIPTION NTE AMOUNT
TOTAL POINTS
ACCRUED FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22 FY 22/23 FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 ND La Quinta Partners, LLC 4-Dec-07 Avenue 52 - Improved One Lane of Travel & Installed Raised/Landscaped Median $ 1,344,690 18 $ 65,455 $ 65,455 $ 66,536 $ 77,563 $ 90,000 $ 90,000 $ 101,106 $ 101,408 $ 140,021 $ 204,400 $ 225,000 $ 117,747East of Madison, LLC 4-Dec-07 Avenue 52 - Improved One Lane of Travel & Installed 1/2 Raised/Landscaped Medi $ 669,920 17 $ 61,818 $ 61,818 $ 62,839 $ 73,254 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 $ 95,489 $ 95,775 $ 48,926 $ - $ - $ - East of Madison, LLC (Part 1) 26-Jan-16 Madison Street - Improved One Lane of Travel & Installed Raised/Landscaped Med $ 976,266 14 $ 50,909 $ 50,909 $ 51,750 $ 60,327 $ 70,000 $ 70,000 $ 78,638 $ 78,873 $ 108,905 $ 158,978 $ 175,000 $ 21,976 Toll Brother's Inc. (Part 1) 6-Feb-08 Avenue 50 - Installed Full Median Curb & Median Island Landscape $ 179,062 13 $ 47,273 $ 47,273 $ 48,054 $ 36,463 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - East of Madison, LLC (Part 2) 26-Jan-16 Avenue 54 - Improved One Lane of Travel & Striped 1/2 width Painted Median $ 524,010 11 $ 40,000 $ 40,000 $ 40,661 $ 47,400 $ 55,000 $ 55,000 $ 61,787 $ 61,972 $ 85,568 $ 36,622 $ - $ - ND La Quinta Partners, LLC 26-Jan-16 Madison Street - Improved One Lane of Travel $ 418,400 11 $ 40,000 $ 40,000 $ 40,661 $ 47,400 $ 55,000 $ 55,000 $ 61,787 $ 61,972 $ 16,580 $ - $ - $ - Lennar Homes of California, Inc 6-Jun-11 Fred Waring Drive - Installed full Median Curb & Median Island Landscape $ 103,083 10 $ 36,364 $ 36,364 $ 30,356 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Sam's Real Estate Business Trus 10-Oct-12 Dune Palms Road - Installed Full Median Curb & Median Island Landscape $ 228,697 9 $ 32,727 $ 32,727 $ 33,268 $ 38,782 $ 45,000 $ 45,000 $ 1,193 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Toll Brother's Inc. (Part 2) 6-Feb-08 Avenue 52 - Median Island Improvements (Landscape Only) $ 95,596 7 $ 25,455 $ 25,455 $ 25,875 $ 18,812 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 4,539,723 110 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 139,723 $ Denotes the final payment due to the Developer
DEVELOPER
(NON-RESPONSIVE)
AGREEMENT
DATE CIP PROJECT DESCRIPTION NTE AMOUNT
TOTAL POINTS
ACCRUED
Greystone Clubhouse Assoc., LL 12-Jun-08 Avenue 52 - Improved One Lane of Travel & Installed Raised/Landscaped Median $ 463,894 15 T.D. Desert Development LLP 12-Oct-06 Avenue 50 - Installed 1/2 Median Curb (with Landscape) $ 186,900 10 650,794 25
CITY OF LA QUINTA
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
DEVELOPER REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT REPAYMENT
The above listed developers (two total) have not submitted the appropriate invoices or documentation, and are therefore considered as "Non‐Responsive". The repayment plan above does not include the total of the Non‐Responsive Developers ($650,794) in its total ($4,539,723).
TOTAL DEVELOPER REIMBURSEMENT:TOTAL DEVELOPER REIMBURSEMENT:
This repayment plan is applicable to the Developers who have submitted invoices to the City, and the City has reviewed / approved repayment.This method calculates the overall percentage based on the Total Points Accrued, and allows the Developers to receive annual payments accordingly, until the Agreement has been satisfied. The percentage of (Total Points Accrued / Total Points) was determined for each Developer Reimbursement Agreement and multiplied by an annual anticipated payment of $400,000 to determine how much each Developer shall receive each year. In the event that a Developer's Agreement was fulfilled in a year, and there was a remainder of the anticipated $400,000, a new percentage, excluding the points from the previously repaid developer, was calculated and redistributed within that same Fiscal Year.
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City of La Quinta
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: April 7, 2026
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: DISCUSS ADAMS STREET COMPLETE STREETS STUDY AND
PROVIDE DIRECTION ON PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE
RECOMMENDATION
Discuss the Adams Street Complete Streets Study and provide direction on the preferred alternative. Preliminary design concepts will be presented to Council for review and consideration at a future date.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Adams Street Corridor Feasibility Study evaluates opportunities to improve safety, traffic operations, and multimodal accessibility between Miles Avenue and Avenue 48 (Attachment 1).
Existing conditions reflect congestion, queuing, and limited low-stress bicycle and pedestrian facilities, particularly during peak and school-related periods.
A preferred alternative has been identified that balances traffic operations with enhanced multimodal connectivity, and staff seeks Council direction to advance toward preliminary design (Attachment 2).
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with this study session. Future costs may be associated with preliminary design, environmental clearance, and construction.
Funding is currently included in project no. 2019-05, Highway 111 Corridor Plan Improvements, and may include the future pursuit of grant funding opportunities.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The City retained GHD, Inc. to prepare the Adams Street Corridor Feasibility Study as part of the ongoing Highway 111 Corridor Plan planning efforts, which evaluates the segment of Adams Street between Miles Avenue and Avenue 48 to identify improvements that enhance mobility, safety, and accessibility for all users.
Adams Street serves as a key north-south corridor providing access to residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and regional connections. The corridor also represents an opportunity to expand multimodal infrastructure and improve connectivity within the City’s transportation network.
STUDY SESSION ITEM NO. 2
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The study was initiated to address several identified challenges along the corridor:
Traffic Operations:
Existing and future conditions indicate increasing congestion and queuing at key intersections, including Highway 111, Miles Avenue, and Corporate Centre Drive.
Safety Concerns:
Collision patterns and operational conflicts exist at major intersections and along the corridor.
Multimodal Deficiencies:
The corridor currently lacks low-stress bicycle and pedestrian facilities, resulting in limited use by non-motorized users and diversion to adjacent neighborhood streets.
Future Conditions:
Modeling indicates that without improvements, portions of the corridor are projected to operate below acceptable levels of service.
The feasibility study included a comprehensive evaluation of existing and future conditions:
Field observations during peak commute and school periods Traffic forecasting and demand modeling using the Citywide model Bicycle Level of Stress (LTS) analysis
Traffic operations analysis (LOS and queuing)
Microsimulation modeling of corridor performance
Development and evaluation of conceptual geometric alternatives Modeling results indicate that traffic redistribution to parallel facilities such as Dune Palms Road and Jefferson Street can support a reconfiguration of Adams Street while maintaining acceptable network performance.
Alternatives were evaluated using the following criteria:
Traffic calming benefits (speed reduction)
Buffered bicycle and NEV facilities
Reduction in conflicts between vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians Improvement to overall network Bicycle Level of Stress (LTS) Traffic operations under build-out conditions (LOS and queuing) Preferred Alternative
Based on the analysis, a preferred alternative has been identified that reconfigures the corridor to better balance vehicular operations with multimodal access. 468 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
Key elements of the preferred alternative include:
Reallocation of roadway space to support multimodal facilities Introduction of buffered or separated bicycle facilities to reduce user stress Traffic calming measures to improve safety and corridor comfort Improved intersection operations to address queuing and congestion Enhanced connectivity to local and regional bicycle and pedestrian networks The preferred alternative is intended to create a more complete street that safely accommodates vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians while maintaining overall system performance.
Key Findings
A multimodal-focused corridor configuration can be implemented while maintaining acceptable traffic operations due to network redistribution.
Existing conditions discourage active transportation due to high traffic stress.
Corridor improvements provide an opportunity to improve safety and accessibility without significantly impacting regional traffic flow.
ALTERNATIVES
Provide direction to proceed with the preferred alternative and return with preliminary design concepts; or
Request evaluation of additional alternatives or modifications to the preferred concept; or
Provide direction to maintain existing corridor conditions.
Prepared by: Ubaldo Ayón, Jr., Assistant Construction Manager Approved by: Bryan McKinney, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map
2. Draft Study
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File Name : 17_LQA_Adams_Miles AM1
Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 1
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Miles Street
Weather: Clear
Groups Printed- Total Volume
Adams Street
Southbound
Miles Street
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Miles Street
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total 07:00 AM 3 35 4 42 14 62 4 80 6 28 8 42 0 21 8 29 193
07:15 AM 4 33 4 41 17 65 6 88 11 40 10 61 3 27 15 45 235 07:30 AM 7 45 8 60 29 118 15 162 23 41 6 70 4 37 26 67 359 07:45 AM 12 103 12 127 36 123 16 175 29 48 8 85 1 45 35 81 468 Total 26 216 28 270 96 368 41 505 69 157 32 258 8 130 84 222 1255 08:00 AM 14 101 9 124 39 82 18 139 26 63 38 127 7 41 59 107 497 08:15 AM 13 88 13 114 38 105 14 157 32 61 23 116 4 60 36 100 487 08:30 AM 8 50 6 64 21 115 13 149 25 54 16 95 3 42 26 71 379 08:45 AM 3 67 9 79 18 64 5 87 11 26 10 47 0 49 25 74 287 Total 38 306 37 381 116 366 50 532 94 204 87 385 14 192 146 352 1650 Grand Total 64 522 65 651 212 734 91 1037 163 361 119 643 22 322 230 574 2905 Apprch % 9.8 80.2 10 20.4 70.8 8.8 25.3 56.1 18.5 3.8 56.1 40.1 Total % 2.2 18 2.2 22.4 7.3 25.3 3.1 35.7 5.6 12.4 4.1 22.1 0.8 11.1 7.9 19.8 Adams Street
Southbound
Miles Street
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Miles Street
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 07:00 AM to 08:45 AM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 07:45 AM
07:45 AM 12 12 36 16 29 48 8 85 1 45 35 81 468
08:00 AM 101 9 124 82 139 26 41
08:15 AM 13 88 114 38 105 14 157 61 23 116 4 36 100 487 08:30 AM 8 50 6 64 21 115 13 149 25 54 16 95 3 42 26 71 379 Total Volume 47 342 40 429 134 425 61 620 112 226 85 423 15 188 156 359 1831 % App. Total 11 79.7 9.3 21.6 68.5 9.8 26.5 53.4 20.1 4.2 52.4 43.5 PHF .839 .830 .769 .844 .859 .864 .847 .886 .875 .897 .559 .833 .536 .783 .661 .839 .921 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
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File Name : 17_LQA_Adams_Miles AM1
Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 2
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Miles Street
Weather: Clear
Adams Street Miles Street Miles Street
Adams Street
Right
40 Thru
342
Left
47 Out In Total
302 429 731 Right 61 Thru 425 Left 134 Out Total In 320 620 940 Left
112
Thru
226
Right
85 Out In Total
632 423 1055 Left15 Thru 188 Right 156 Total Out In 577 359 936 Peak Hour Begins at 07:45 AM Total Volume
Peak Hour Data
North
Peak Hour Analysis From 07:00 AM to 08:45 AM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Each Approach Begins at: 07:45 AM 07:30 AM 07:45 AM 07:45 AM +0 mins. 12 12 29 118 15 162 29 48 8 85 1 45 35 81
+15 mins. 101 9 124 36 16 26 41
+30 mins. 13 88 114 82 139 61 23 116 4 36 100
+45 mins. 8 50 6 64 38 105 14 157 25 54 16 95 3 42 26 71 Total Volume 47 342 40 429 142 428 63 633 112 226 85 423 15 188 156 359 % App. Total 11 79.7 9.3 22.4 67.6 10 26.5 53.4 20.1 4.2 52.4 43.5 PHF .839 .830 .769 .844 .910 .870 .875 .904 .875 .897 .559 .833 .536 .783 .661 .839 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
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File Name : 17_LQA_Adams_Miles AM2
Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 1
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Miles Street
Weather: Clear
Groups Printed- Total Volume
Adams Street
Southbound
Miles Street
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Miles Street
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total 02:00 PM 1 62 2 65 24 43 6 73 8 62 24 94 3 71 17 91 323 02:15 PM 6 65 2 73 16 31 7 54 18 64 21 103 7 69 38 114 344 02:30 PM 5 83 3 91 35 68 8 111 14 63 25 102 6 83 19 108 412 02:45 PM 7 63 4 74 26 68 11 105 18 68 36 122 4 67 22 93 394 Total 19 273 11 303 101 210 32 343 58 257 106 421 20 290 96 406 1473 03:00 PM 17 87 5 109 26 71 3 100 17 68 33 118 9 97 23 129 456 03:15 PM 12 68 9 89 36 82 7 125 15 62 31 108 9 108 39 156 478 03:30 PM 13 71 9 93 37 54 5 96 21 67 35 123 9 102 51 162 474 03:45 PM 6 88 5 99 23 73 14 110 30 102 56 188 3 79 32 114 511 Total 48 314 28 390 122 280 29 431 83 299 155 537 30 386 145 561 1919 Grand Total 67 587 39 693 223 490 61 774 141 556 261 958 50 676 241 967 3392 Apprch % 9.7 84.7 5.6 28.8 63.3 7.9 14.7 58 27.2 5.2 69.9 24.9 Total % 2 17.3 1.1 20.4 6.6 14.4 1.8 22.8 4.2 16.4 7.7 28.2 1.5 19.9 7.1 28.5 Adams Street
Southbound
Miles Street
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Miles Street
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 02:00 PM to 03:45 PM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 03:00 PM
03:00 PM 87 5 26 71 3 100 17 68 33 118 97 23 129 456
03:15 PM 12 68 89 36 7 15 62 31 108 9 39 156 478
03:30 PM 13 71 9 93 54 5 96 21 67 35 123 9 102 474
03:45 PM 6 5 99 23 73 110 3 79 32 114
Total Volume 48 314 28 390 122 280 29 431 83 299 155 537 30 386 145 561 1919 % App. Total 12.3 80.5 7.2 28.3 65 6.7 15.5 55.7 28.9 5.3 68.8 25.8 PHF .706 .892 .778 .894 .824 .854 .518 .862 .692 .733 .692 .714 .833 .894 .711 .866 .939 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
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File Name : 17_LQA_Adams_Miles AM2
Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 2
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Miles Street
Weather: Clear
Adams Street Miles Street Miles Street
Adams Street
Right
28 Thru
314
Left
48 Out In Total
358 390 748 Right 29 Thru 280 Left 122 Out Total In 589 431 1020 Left
83 Thru
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Right
155
Out In Total
581 537 1118 Left30 Thru 386 Right 145 Total Out In 391 561 952 Peak Hour Begins at 03:00 PM Total Volume
Peak Hour Data
North
Peak Hour Analysis From 02:00 PM to 03:45 PM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Each Approach Begins at: 03:00 PM 02:30 PM 03:00 PM 03:00 PM +0 mins. 87 5 35 68 8 111 17 68 33 118 97 23 129
+15 mins. 12 68 89 26 68 105 15 62 31 108 9 39 156
+30 mins. 13 71 9 93 26 71 3 100 21 67 35 123 9 102
+45 mins. 6 5 99 7 3 79 32 114
Total Volume 48 314 28 390 123 289 29 441 83 299 155 537 30 386 145 561 % App. Total 12.3 80.5 7.2 27.9 65.5 6.6 15.5 55.7 28.9 5.3 68.8 25.8 PHF .706 .892 .778 .894 .854 .881 .659 .882 .692 .733 .692 .714 .833 .894 .711 .866 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
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File Name : 18_LQA_Adams_BH AM1
Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 1
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Blackhawk Way
Weather: Clear
Groups Printed- Total Volume
Adams Street
Southbound
Blackhawk Way
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Gated Driveway
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total 07:00 AM 1 68 0 69 4 0 6 10 0 34 3 37 0 0 0 0 116
07:15 AM 14 55 0 69 14 0 13 27 0 46 24 70 0 0 0 0 166
07:30 AM 22 100 0 122 27 0 26 53 0 38 38 76 0 0 0 0 251 07:45 AM 59 143 0 202 44 0 39 83 0 52 95 147 0 0 0 0 432 Total 96 366 0 462 89 0 84 173 0 170 160 330 0 0 0 0 965 08:00 AM 103 114 0 217 63 0 64 127 0 53 116 169 0 0 0 0 513 08:15 AM 63 116 0 179 88 0 76 164 0 63 93 156 0 0 0 0 499 08:30 AM 13 105 0 118 38 0 26 64 0 69 27 96 0 0 0 0 278 08:45 AM 6 100 0 106 22 0 8 30 0 42 26 68 0 0 0 0 204
Total 185 435 0 620 211 0 174 385 0 227 262 489 0 0 0 0 1494 Grand Total 281 801 0 1082 300 0 258 558 0 397 422 819 0 0 0 0 2459 Apprch % 26 74 0 53.8 0 46.2 0 48.5 51.5 0 0 0
Total % 11.4 32.6 0 44 12.2 0 10.5 22.7 0 16.1 17.2 33.3 0 0 0 0 Adams Street
Southbound
Blackhawk Way
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Gated Driveway
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 07:00 AM to 08:45 AM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 07:45 AM
07:45 AM 59 0 202 44 0 39 83 0 52 95 147 0 0 0 0 432
08:00 AM 114 0 63 0 64 127 0 53 0 0 0 0
08:15 AM 63 116 0 179 0 0 63 93 156 0 0 0 0 499
08:30 AM 13 105 0 118 38 0 26 64 0 27 96 0 0 0 0 278
Total Volume 238 478 0 716 233 0 205 438 0 237 331 568 0 0 0 0 1722 % App. Total 33.2 66.8 0 53.2 0 46.8 0 41.7 58.3 0 0 0
PHF .578 .836 .000 .825 .662 .000 .674 .668 .000 .859 .713 .840 .000 .000 .000 .000 .839 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
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Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
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City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Blackhawk Way
Weather: Clear
Adams Street Gated Driveway Blackhawk Way
Adams Street
Right
0 Thru
478
Left
238
Out In Total
442 716 1158 Right 205 Thru0 Left 233 Out Total In 569 438 1007 Left
0 Thru
237
Right
331
Out In Total
711 568 1279 Left0 Thru0 Right0 Total Out In 0 0 0 Peak Hour Begins at 07:45 AM Total Volume
Peak Hour Data
North
Peak Hour Analysis From 07:00 AM to 08:45 AM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Each Approach Begins at: 07:30 AM 07:45 AM 07:45 AM 07:00 AM +0 mins. 22 100 0 122 44 0 39 83 0 52 95 147 0 0 0 0
+15 mins. 59 0 202 63 0 64 127 0 53 0 0 0 0
+30 mins. 114 0 0 0 63 93 156 0 0 0 0
+45 mins. 63 116 0 179 38 0 26 64 0 27 96 0 0 0 0
Total Volume 247 473 0 720 233 0 205 438 0 237 331 568 0 0 0 0 % App. Total 34.3 65.7 0 53.2 0 46.8 0 41.7 58.3 0 0 0
PHF .600 .827 .000 .829 .662 .000 .674 .668 .000 .859 .713 .840 .000 .000 .000 .000 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
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File Name : 18_LQA_Adams_BH AM
Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 1
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Blackhawk Way
Weather: Clear
Groups Printed- Total Volume
Adams Street
Southbound
Blackhawk Way
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Gated Driveway
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total 02:00 PM 4 92 0 96 20 0 6 26 0 99 18 117 0 0 0 0 239
02:15 PM 10 105 0 115 11 0 5 16 0 101 11 112 0 0 0 0 243 02:30 PM 2 142 0 144 27 0 7 34 0 99 19 118 0 0 0 0 296
02:45 PM 17 101 0 118 14 0 7 21 0 121 22 143 0 0 0 0 282 Total 33 440 0 473 72 0 25 97 0 420 70 490 0 0 0 0 1060 03:00 PM 20 117 0 137 7 0 10 17 0 122 38 160 0 0 0 0 314 03:15 PM 25 116 0 141 22 0 3 25 1 106 41 148 0 0 0 0 314 03:30 PM 36 114 0 150 47 0 35 82 0 121 54 175 0 0 0 0 407 03:45 PM 29 132 0 161 105 0 66 171 0 109 37 146 0 0 0 0 478 Total 110 479 0 589 181 0 114 295 1 458 170 629 0 0 0 0 1513 Grand Total 143 919 0 1062 253 0 139 392 1 878 240 1119 0 0 0 0 2573 Apprch % 13.5 86.5 0 64.5 0 35.5 0.1 78.5 21.4 0 0 0
Total % 5.6 35.7 0 41.3 9.8 0 5.4 15.2 0 34.1 9.3 43.5 0 0 0 0 Adams Street
Southbound
Blackhawk Way
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Gated Driveway
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 02:00 PM to 03:45 PM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 03:00 PM
03:00 PM 20 117 0 137 7 0 10 17 0 38 160 0 0 0 0 314
03:15 PM 25 116 0 141 22 0 3 25 106 41 148 0 0 0 0 314
03:30 PM 114 0 150 47 0 35 82 0 121 0 0 0 0 407
03:45 PM 29 0 0 0 109 37 146 0 0 0 0
Total Volume 110 479 0 589 181 0 114 295 1 458 170 629 0 0 0 0 1513 % App. Total 18.7 81.3 0 61.4 0 38.6 0.2 72.8 27 0 0 0
PHF .764 .907 .000 .915 .431 .000 .432 .431 .250 .939 .787 .899 .000 .000 .000 .000 .791 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
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File Name : 18_LQA_Adams_BH AM
Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 2
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Blackhawk Way
Weather: Clear
Adams Street Gated Driveway Blackhawk Way
Adams Street
Right
0 Thru
479
Left
110
Out In Total
572 589 1161 Right 114 Thru0 Left 181 Out Total In 280 295 575 Left
1 Thru
458
Right
170
Out In Total
660 629 1289 Left0 Thru0 Right0 Total Out In 1 0 1 Peak Hour Begins at 03:00 PM Total Volume
Peak Hour Data
North
Peak Hour Analysis From 02:00 PM to 03:45 PM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Each Approach Begins at: 03:00 PM 03:00 PM 03:00 PM 02:00 PM +0 mins. 20 117 0 137 7 0 10 17 0 38 160 0 0 0 0
+15 mins. 25 116 0 141 22 0 3 25 106 41 148 0 0 0 0
+30 mins. 114 0 150 47 0 35 82 0 121 0 0 0 0
+45 mins. 29 0 0 0 109 37 146 0 0 0 0
Total Volume 110 479 0 589 181 0 114 295 1 458 170 629 0 0 0 0 % App. Total 18.7 81.3 0 61.4 0 38.6 0.2 72.8 27 0 0 0
PHF .764 .907 .000 .915 .431 .000 .432 .431 .250 .939 .787 .899 .000 .000 .000 .000 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
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Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 1
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Corporate Centre Drive
Weather: Clear
Groups Printed- Total Volume
Adams Street
Southbound
Corporate Centre Drive
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Corporate Centre Drive
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total 07:00 AM 4 50 14 68 6 1 0 7 2 29 5 36 9 0 3 12 123
07:15 AM 13 48 14 75 10 1 4 15 1 52 10 63 12 2 1 15 168 07:30 AM 13 90 22 125 12 2 5 19 0 63 19 82 19 4 1 24 250 07:45 AM 21 123 33 177 5 4 8 17 0 126 14 140 18 8 1 27 361 Total 51 311 83 445 33 8 17 58 3 270 48 321 58 14 6 78 902 08:00 AM 25 128 26 179 7 1 14 22 3 140 24 167 18 3 3 24 392 08:15 AM 22 164 22 208 12 2 5 19 4 108 15 127 21 1 5 27 381 08:30 AM 20 109 19 148 25 4 13 42 0 69 21 90 13 5 7 25 305 08:45 AM 24 74 25 123 13 2 6 21 8 46 10 64 19 0 4 23 231 Total 91 475 92 658 57 9 38 104 15 363 70 448 71 9 19 99 1309 Grand Total 142 786 175 1103 90 17 55 162 18 633 118 769 129 23 25 177 2211 Apprch % 12.9 71.3 15.9 55.6 10.5 34 2.3 82.3 15.3 72.9 13 14.1 Total % 6.4 35.5 7.9 49.9 4.1 0.8 2.5 7.3 0.8 28.6 5.3 34.8 5.8 1 1.1 8 Adams Street
Southbound
Corporate Centre Drive
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Corporate Centre Drive
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 07:00 AM to 08:45 AM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 07:45 AM
07:45 AM 21 123 177 5 8 17 0 126 14 140 18 1 361
08:00 AM 128 26 179 7 1 22 3 18 3 3 24
08:15 AM 22 22 12 2 5 19 108 15 127 1 5 27 381
08:30 AM 20 109 19 148 4 13 0 69 21 90 13 5 25 305
Total Volume 88 524 100 712 49 11 40 100 7 443 74 524 70 17 16 103 1439 % App. Total 12.4 73.6 14 49 11 40 1.3 84.5 14.1 68 16.5 15.5 PHF .880 .799 .758 .856 .490 .688 .714 .595 .438 .791 .771 .784 .833 .531 .571 .954 .918 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
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Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
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City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Corporate Centre Drive
Weather: Clear
Adams Street Corporate Centre Drive Corporate Centre Drive Adams Street
Right
100
Thru
524
Left
88 Out In Total
553 712 1265 Right 40 Thru11 Left49 Out Total In 179 100 279 Left
7 Thru
443
Right
74 Out In Total
589 524 1113 Left70 Thru17 Right 16 Total Out In 118 103 221 Peak Hour Begins at 07:45 AM Total Volume
Peak Hour Data
North
Peak Hour Analysis From 07:00 AM to 08:45 AM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Each Approach Begins at: 07:45 AM 08:00 AM 07:45 AM 07:45 AM +0 mins. 21 123 177 7 1 22 0 126 14 140 18 1
+15 mins. 128 26 179 12 2 5 19 3 18 3 3 24
+30 mins. 22 22 13 108 15 127 1 5 27
+45 mins. 20 109 19 148 13 2 6 21 0 69 21 90 13 5 25
Total Volume 88 524 100 712 57 9 38 104 7 443 74 524 70 17 16 103 % App. Total 12.4 73.6 14 54.8 8.7 36.5 1.3 84.5 14.1 68 16.5 15.5 PHF .880 .799 .758 .856 .570 .563 .679 .619 .438 .791 .771 .784 .833 .531 .571 .954 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
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Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 1
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Corporate Centre Drive
Weather: Clear
Groups Printed- Total Volume
Adams Street
Southbound
Corporate Centre Drive
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Corporate Centre Drive
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total 10:00 AM 13 102 16 131 24 0 13 37 8 64 12 84 17 1 18 36 288 10:15 AM 20 90 22 132 15 1 11 27 7 63 19 89 14 3 11 28 276 10:30 AM 5 85 22 112 25 5 14 44 11 68 19 98 24 6 18 48 302 10:45 AM 21 93 25 139 30 2 12 44 12 56 13 81 30 2 13 45 309 Total 59 370 85 514 94 8 50 152 38 251 63 352 85 12 60 157 1175 11:00 AM 19 81 21 121 22 4 10 36 9 51 23 83 18 4 19 41 281 11:15 AM 11 80 12 103 20 8 16 44 9 68 23 100 19 1 14 34 281 11:30 AM 15 79 22 116 18 4 19 41 13 59 14 86 19 5 13 37 280 11:45 AM 19 84 16 119 26 2 16 44 9 61 16 86 15 7 13 35 284 Total 64 324 71 459 86 18 61 165 40 239 76 355 71 17 59 147 1126 12:00 PM 22 77 16 115 28 5 16 49 14 71 13 98 26 3 13 42 304 12:15 PM 13 90 20 123 26 4 20 50 9 73 21 103 20 5 12 37 313 12:30 PM 24 75 21 120 17 7 15 39 4 74 20 98 21 7 22 50 307 12:45 PM 18 80 24 122 23 6 14 43 12 86 17 115 28 8 13 49 329 Total 77 322 81 480 94 22 65 181 39 304 71 414 95 23 60 178 1253 01:00 PM 17 97 16 130 27 5 15 47 18 81 18 117 18 6 16 40 334 01:15 PM 17 67 28 112 14 4 10 28 11 76 10 97 19 4 21 44 281 01:30 PM 21 76 18 115 23 6 12 41 7 68 20 95 19 4 21 44 295 01:45 PM 15 102 17 134 18 1 20 39 13 75 19 107 19 4 19 42 322 Total 70 342 79 491 82 16 57 155 49 300 67 416 75 18 77 170 1232 02:00 PM 21 78 13 112 25 3 8 36 7 83 21 111 19 3 19 41 300 02:15 PM 25 76 21 122 18 5 26 49 8 71 28 107 21 3 15 39 317 02:30 PM 20 115 28 163 33 4 13 50 9 77 24 110 23 5 21 49 372 02:45 PM 17 91 12 120 41 5 17 63 13 112 20 145 20 1 14 35 363 Total 83 360 74 517 117 17 64 198 37 343 93 473 83 12 69 164 1352 03:00 PM 19 78 22 119 20 4 24 48 13 103 21 137 38 3 15 56 360 03:15 PM 21 98 25 144 15 2 18 35 7 90 22 119 29 3 12 44 342 03:30 PM 18 120 20 158 25 4 14 43 8 123 21 152 32 5 13 50 403 03:45 PM 20 179 27 226 16 5 15 36 10 106 21 137 25 1 17 43 442 Total 78 475 94 647 76 15 71 162 38 422 85 545 124 12 57 193 1547 Grand Total 431 2193 484 3108 549 96 368 1013 241 1859 455 2555 533 94 382 1009 7685 Apprch % 13.9 70.6 15.6 54.2 9.5 36.3 9.4 72.8 17.8 52.8 9.3 37.9 Total % 5.6 28.5 6.3 40.4 7.1 1.2 4.8 13.2 3.1 24.2 5.9 33.2 6.9 1.2 5 13.1 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
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Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
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City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Corporate Centre Drive
Weather: Clear
Adams Street
Southbound
Corporate Centre Drive
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Corporate Centre Drive
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 10:00 AM to 03:45 PM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 03:00 PM
03:00 PM 19 78 22 119 20 4 103 21 137 3 15 360
03:15 PM 98 25 144 15 2 18 35 7 90 119 29 3 12 44 342
03:30 PM 18 120 20 158 4 14 43 8 21 32 13 50 403
03:45 PM 20 16 15 36 10 106 21 137 25 1 43
Total Volume 78 475 94 647 76 15 71 162 38 422 85 545 124 12 57 193 1547 % App. Total 12.1 73.4 14.5 46.9 9.3 43.8 7 77.4 15.6 64.2 6.2 29.5 PHF .929 .663 .870 .716 .760 .750 .740 .844 .731 .858 .966 .896 .816 .600 .838 .862 .875 Adams Street Corporate Centre Drive Corporate Centre Drive Adams Street
Right
94 Thru
475
Left
78 Out In Total
617 647 1264 Right 71 Thru15 Left76 Out Total In 175 162 337 Left
38 Thru
422
Right
85 Out In Total
608 545 1153 Left 124 Thru12 Right 57 Total Out In 147 193 340 Peak Hour Begins at 03:00 PM Total Volume
Peak Hour Data
North
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
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Site Code : 21924505
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City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Corporate Centre Drive
Weather: Clear
Adams Street
Southbound
Corporate Centre Drive
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Corporate Centre Drive
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 10:00 AM to 03:45 PM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Each Approach Begins at: 03:00 PM 02:15 PM 02:45 PM 03:00 PM +0 mins. 19 78 22 119 18 49 112 20 145 3 15
+15 mins. 98 25 144 33 4 13 50 13 103 21 137 29 3 12 44 +30 mins. 18 120 20 158 5 17 7 90 119 32 13 50
+45 mins. 20 20 4 24 48 8 21 25 1 43
Total Volume 78 475 94 647 112 18 80 210 41 428 84 553 124 12 57 193 % App. Total 12.1 73.4 14.5 53.3 8.6 38.1 7.4 77.4 15.2 64.2 6.2 29.5 PHF .929 .663 .870 .716 .683 .900 .769 .833 .788 .870 .955 .910 .816 .600 .838 .862 Adams Street Corporate Centre Drive Corporate Centre Drive Adams Street
Right
94 Thru
475
Left
78 In - Peak Hour: 03:00 PM
647 Right 80 Thru18 Left 112 In - Peak Hour: 02:15 PM 210 Left
41 Thru
428
Right
84 In - Peak Hour: 02:45 PM
553 Left 124 Thru12 Right 57 In - Peak Hour: 03:00 PM 193 Total Volume
Peak Hour Data
North
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
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File Name : 05_LQA_Adams_Hwy111 AM1
Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 1
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Highway 111
Weather: Clear
Groups Printed- Total Volume
Adams Street
Southbound
Highway 111
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Highway 111
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total 07:00 AM 17 24 11 52 0 160 10 170 15 25 4 44 2 80 5 87 353 07:15 AM 16 32 14 62 12 213 17 242 24 44 7 75 11 107 7 125 504 07:30 AM 13 52 26 91 13 218 23 254 39 57 7 103 15 128 10 153 601 07:45 AM 27 69 30 126 14 276 33 323 39 89 6 134 21 144 15 180 763 Total 73 177 81 331 39 867 83 989 117 215 24 356 49 459 37 545 2221 08:00 AM 33 55 34 122 12 237 39 288 32 106 9 147 22 158 11 191 748 08:15 AM 64 63 38 165 13 209 31 253 29 82 6 117 26 150 12 188 723 08:30 AM 52 57 47 156 19 215 28 262 19 48 13 80 14 162 9 185 683 08:45 AM 20 35 30 85 11 190 19 220 23 41 17 81 21 163 7 191 577 Total 169 210 149 528 55 851 117 1023 103 277 45 425 83 633 39 755 2731 Grand Total 242 387 230 859 94 1718 200 2012 220 492 69 781 132 1092 76 1300 4952 Apprch % 28.2 45.1 26.8 4.7 85.4 9.9 28.2 63 8.8 10.2 84 5.8 Total % 4.9 7.8 4.6 17.3 1.9 34.7 4 40.6 4.4 9.9 1.4 15.8 2.7 22.1 1.5 26.3 Adams Street
Southbound
Highway 111
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Highway 111
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 07:00 AM to 08:45 AM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 07:45 AM
07:45 AM 27 30 126 14 33 89 6 134 21 144 180
08:00 AM 33 55 34 122 12 237 288 32 9 22 158 11 748
08:15 AM 63 38 13 209 31 253 29 82 6 117 150 12 188 723 08:30 AM 52 57 156 215 28 262 19 48 80 14 9 185 683
Total Volume 176 244 149 569 58 937 131 1126 119 325 34 478 83 614 47 744 2917 % App. Total 30.9 42.9 26.2 5.2 83.2 11.6 24.9 68 7.1 11.2 82.5 6.3 PHF .688 .884 .793 .862 .763 .849 .840 .872 .763 .767 .654 .813 .798 .948 .783 .974 .956 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
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Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 2
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Highway 111
Weather: Clear
Adams Street Highway 111 Highway 111
Adams Street
Right
149
Thru
244
Left
176
Out In Total
539 569 1108 Right 131 Thru 937 Left58 Out Total In 824 1126 1950 Left
119
Thru
325
Right
34 Out In Total
349 478 827 Left83 Thru 614 Right 47 Total Out In 1205 744 1949 Peak Hour Begins at 07:45 AM Total Volume
Peak Hour Data
North
Peak Hour Analysis From 07:00 AM to 08:45 AM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Each Approach Begins at: 07:45 AM 07:45 AM 07:30 AM 08:00 AM +0 mins. 27 30 126 14 33 57 7 103 22 158 11
+15 mins. 33 55 34 122 12 237 288 39 89 6 134 150 188
+30 mins. 63 38 13 209 31 253 32 14 162 9 185
+45 mins. 52 57 156 215 28 262 29 82 6 117 21 7 191
Total Volume 176 244 149 569 58 937 131 1126 139 334 28 501 83 633 39 755 % App. Total 30.9 42.9 26.2 5.2 83.2 11.6 27.7 66.7 5.6 11 83.8 5.2 PHF .688 .884 .793 .862 .763 .849 .840 .872 .891 .788 .778 .852 .798 .971 .813 .988 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
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Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 1
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Highway 111
Weather: Clear
Groups Printed- Total Volume
Adams Street
Southbound
Highway 111
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Highway 111
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total 10:00 AM 55 52 42 149 18 234 22 274 28 40 10 78 29 202 19 250 751 10:15 AM 45 56 18 119 11 223 25 259 19 38 5 62 32 209 14 255 695 10:30 AM 47 32 25 104 17 244 31 292 24 34 13 71 32 197 17 246 713 10:45 AM 38 54 18 110 20 238 25 283 23 39 8 70 30 244 18 292 755 Total 185 194 103 482 66 939 103 1108 94 151 36 281 123 852 68 1043 2914 11:00 AM 52 47 17 116 26 224 30 280 21 39 14 74 40 264 25 329 799 11:15 AM 43 30 33 106 20 257 36 313 28 36 12 76 29 276 19 324 819 11:30 AM 33 40 24 97 25 299 33 357 26 30 10 66 40 242 19 301 821 11:45 AM 44 38 31 113 18 263 29 310 24 38 18 80 38 290 30 358 861 Total 172 155 105 432 89 1043 128 1260 99 143 54 296 147 1072 93 1312 3300 12:00 PM 50 42 32 124 20 244 31 295 32 33 15 80 44 316 20 380 879 12:15 PM 36 40 36 112 22 246 25 293 26 44 14 84 40 285 24 349 838 12:30 PM 46 33 28 107 18 244 23 285 29 36 12 77 48 309 24 381 850 12:45 PM 61 41 25 127 31 235 39 305 20 41 20 81 46 276 27 349 862 Total 193 156 121 470 91 969 118 1178 107 154 61 322 178 1186 95 1459 3429 01:00 PM 47 37 28 112 27 236 35 298 26 46 12 84 39 299 19 357 851 01:15 PM 51 33 19 103 26 233 37 296 27 33 12 72 39 287 26 352 823 01:30 PM 46 35 24 105 34 271 39 344 17 27 12 56 42 316 19 377 882 01:45 PM 36 62 25 123 23 248 30 301 26 29 9 64 38 301 26 365 853 Total 180 167 96 443 110 988 141 1239 96 135 45 276 158 1203 90 1451 3409 02:00 PM 49 38 25 112 23 231 36 290 22 48 11 81 44 306 26 376 859 02:15 PM 46 35 23 104 29 248 35 312 29 44 12 85 32 331 25 388 889 02:30 PM 52 57 39 148 25 238 35 298 28 46 16 90 50 322 21 393 929 02:45 PM 61 48 39 148 24 242 33 299 17 53 8 78 48 333 28 409 934 Total 208 178 126 512 101 959 139 1199 96 191 47 334 174 1292 100 1566 3611 03:00 PM 38 50 19 107 28 222 44 294 28 56 16 100 46 350 17 413 914 03:15 PM 47 55 24 126 19 245 31 295 22 54 14 90 44 333 36 413 924 03:30 PM 47 54 30 131 29 250 40 319 27 66 11 104 54 320 39 413 967 03:45 PM 64 110 44 218 26 238 39 303 25 61 13 99 44 347 25 416 1036 Total 196 269 117 582 102 955 154 1211 102 237 54 393 188 1350 117 1655 3841 Grand Total 1134 1119 668 2921 559 5853 783 7195 594 1011 297 1902 968 6955 563 8486 20504 Apprch % 38.8 38.3 22.9 7.8 81.3 10.9 31.2 53.2 15.6 11.4 82 6.6 Total % 5.5 5.5 3.3 14.2 2.7 28.5 3.8 35.1 2.9 4.9 1.4 9.3 4.7 33.9 2.7 41.4 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
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Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 2
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Highway 111
Weather: Clear
Adams Street
Southbound
Highway 111
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Highway 111
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 10:00 AM to 03:45 PM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 03:00 PM
03:00 PM 38 50 19 107 28 222 294 56 100 46 17 413 914
03:15 PM 47 55 24 126 19 245 31 295 22 54 14 90 44 333 36 413 924 03:30 PM 47 54 30 131 40 27 11 320 413 967
03:45 PM 26 238 39 303 25 61 13 99 44 347 25
Total Volume 196 269 117 582 102 955 154 1211 102 237 54 393 188 1350 117 1655 3841 % App. Total 33.7 46.2 20.1 8.4 78.9 12.7 26 60.3 13.7 11.4 81.6 7.1 PHF .766 .611 .665 .667 .879 .955 .875 .949 .911 .898 .844 .945 .870 .964 .750 .995 .927 Adams Street Highway 111 Highway 111
Adams Street
Right
117
Thru
269
Left
196
Out In Total
579 582 1161 Right 154 Thru 955 Left 102 Out Total In 1600 1211 2811 Left
102
Thru
237
Right
54 Out In Total
488 393 881 Left 188 1350 Thru Right 117 Total Out In 1174 1655 2829 Peak Hour Begins at 03:00 PM Total Volume
Peak Hour Data
North
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
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File Name : 05_LQA_Adams_Hwy111 AM2
Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 3
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Highway 111
Weather: Clear
Adams Street
Southbound
Highway 111
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Highway 111
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 10:00 AM to 03:45 PM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Each Approach Begins at: 03:00 PM 11:15 AM 03:00 PM 03:00 PM +0 mins. 38 50 19 107 20 257 313 56 100 46 17 413
+15 mins. 47 55 24 126 33 22 54 14 90 44 333 36 413
+30 mins. 47 54 30 131 18 263 29 310 27 11 320 413
+45 mins. 20 244 31 295 25 61 13 99 44 347 25
Total Volume 196 269 117 582 83 1063 129 1275 102 237 54 393 188 1350 117 1655 % App. Total 33.7 46.2 20.1 6.5 83.4 10.1 26 60.3 13.7 11.4 81.6 7.1 PHF .766 .611 .665 .667 .830 .889 .896 .893 .911 .898 .844 .945 .870 .964 .750 .995 Adams Street Highway 111 Highway 111
Adams Street
Right
117
Thru
269
Left
196
In - Peak Hour: 03:00 PM
582 Right 129 Thru 1063 Left83 In - Peak Hour: 11:15 AM 1275 Left
102
Thru
237
Right
54 In - Peak Hour: 03:00 PM
393 Left 188 1350 Thru Right 117 In - Peak Hour: 03:00 PM 1655 Total Volume Peak Hour Data
North
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
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Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 1
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Avenue 47/Auto Centre Drive
Weather: Clear
Groups Printed- Total Volume
Adams Street
Southbound
Auto Centre Drive
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Avenue 47
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total 07:00 AM 5 18 7 30 2 2 1 5 6 35 6 47 9 4 2 15 97
07:15 AM 2 32 10 44 6 2 2 10 7 72 6 85 2 2 1 5 144
07:30 AM 2 53 19 74 5 5 4 14 7 88 8 103 6 1 6 13 204
07:45 AM 9 59 18 86 4 4 10 18 14 121 14 149 8 8 3 19 272 Total 18 162 54 234 17 13 17 47 34 316 34 384 25 15 12 52 717 08:00 AM 6 54 14 74 4 7 5 16 10 127 14 151 15 8 5 28 269 08:15 AM 10 74 12 96 3 3 6 12 12 105 16 133 11 8 9 28 269 08:30 AM 4 55 8 67 8 6 5 19 10 60 10 80 10 11 10 31 197 08:45 AM 8 34 9 51 11 13 12 36 15 55 15 85 12 4 7 23 195 Total 28 217 43 288 26 29 28 83 47 347 55 449 48 31 31 110 930 Grand Total 46 379 97 522 43 42 45 130 81 663 89 833 73 46 43 162 1647 Apprch % 8.8 72.6 18.6 33.1 32.3 34.6 9.7 79.6 10.7 45.1 28.4 26.5 Total % 2.8 23 5.9 31.7 2.6 2.6 2.7 7.9 4.9 40.3 5.4 50.6 4.4 2.8 2.6 9.8 Adams Street
Southbound
Auto Centre Drive
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Avenue 47
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 07:00 AM to 08:45 AM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 07:30 AM
07:30 AM 2 53 74 5 4 14 7 88 8 103 6 1 6 13 204
07:45 AM 9 59 18 86 4 4 121 14 149 8 3 19
08:00 AM 6 54 14 74 4 5 16 10 14 8 5 269
08:15 AM 12 3 3 6 12 12 105 133 11 8 28 269
Total Volume 27 240 63 330 16 19 25 60 43 441 52 536 40 25 23 88 1014 % App. Total 8.2 72.7 19.1 26.7 31.7 41.7 8 82.3 9.7 45.5 28.4 26.1 PHF .675 .811 .829 .859 .800 .679 .625 .833 .768 .868 .813 .887 .667 .781 .639 .786 .932 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
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Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 2
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Avenue 47/Auto Centre Drive
Weather: Clear
Adams Street Avenue 47 Auto Centre Drive
Adams Street
Right
63 Thru
240
Left
27 Out In Total
506 330 836 Right 25 Thru19 Left16 Out Total In 104 60 164 Left
43 Thru
441
Right
52 Out In Total
279 536 815 Left40 Thru25 Right 23 Total Out In 125 88 213 Peak Hour Begins at 07:30 AM Total Volume
Peak Hour Data
North
Peak Hour Analysis From 07:00 AM to 08:45 AM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Each Approach Begins at: 07:30 AM 08:00 AM 07:30 AM 08:00 AM +0 mins. 2 53 74 4 7 5 16 7 88 8 103 8 5 28
+15 mins. 9 59 18 86 3 3 6 12 121 14 149 11 8 9 28
+30 mins. 6 54 14 74 8 6 5 19 10 14 10
+45 mins. 12 12 105 133 12 4 7 23
Total Volume 27 240 63 330 26 29 28 83 43 441 52 536 48 31 31 110 % App. Total 8.2 72.7 19.1 31.3 34.9 33.7 8 82.3 9.7 43.6 28.2 28.2 PHF .675 .811 .829 .859 .591 .558 .583 .576 .768 .868 .813 .887 .800 .705 .775 .887 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
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File Name : 13_LQA_Adams_AutoC AM2
Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 1
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Avenue 47/Auto Centre Drive
Weather: Clear
Groups Printed- Total Volume
Adams Street
Southbound
Auto Centre Drive
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Avenue 47
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total 10:00 AM 10 64 6 80 10 14 7 31 21 57 12 90 8 9 8 25 226 10:15 AM 14 47 13 74 12 18 8 38 13 47 21 81 9 11 10 30 223 10:30 AM 10 45 12 67 13 13 9 35 13 53 10 76 8 9 11 28 206 10:45 AM 8 60 13 81 12 7 7 26 18 47 11 76 14 12 10 36 219 Total 42 216 44 302 47 52 31 130 65 204 54 323 39 41 39 119 874 11:00 AM 14 62 14 90 12 21 8 41 11 56 15 82 9 11 9 29 242 11:15 AM 13 45 8 66 11 13 11 35 18 54 12 84 6 13 12 31 216 11:30 AM 14 64 5 83 11 15 13 39 14 36 6 56 13 14 6 33 211 11:45 AM 17 61 6 84 15 14 12 41 27 53 9 89 12 5 19 36 250 Total 58 232 33 323 49 63 44 156 70 199 42 311 40 43 46 129 919 12:00 PM 16 60 11 87 9 16 10 35 20 57 11 88 10 6 20 36 246 12:15 PM 12 62 5 79 4 19 13 36 20 49 11 80 20 16 18 54 249 12:30 PM 10 52 14 76 10 15 9 34 15 52 11 78 12 7 15 34 222 12:45 PM 20 65 13 98 23 13 13 49 17 48 9 74 18 13 19 50 271 Total 58 239 43 340 46 63 45 154 72 206 42 320 60 42 72 174 988 01:00 PM 11 57 8 76 14 17 12 43 11 55 13 79 9 15 21 45 243 01:15 PM 10 64 11 85 10 16 12 38 13 54 6 73 9 10 11 30 226 01:30 PM 9 53 17 79 13 18 5 36 16 42 5 63 7 10 14 31 209 01:45 PM 11 76 20 107 11 12 8 31 13 51 15 79 8 9 10 27 244 Total 41 250 56 347 48 63 37 148 53 202 39 294 33 44 56 133 922 02:00 PM 10 58 7 75 14 6 10 30 19 55 13 87 5 11 15 31 223 02:15 PM 12 75 14 101 5 9 15 29 16 64 14 94 3 10 18 31 255 02:30 PM 16 84 10 110 15 22 6 43 23 57 18 98 18 12 20 50 301 02:45 PM 12 76 11 99 11 9 7 27 18 62 7 87 15 10 17 42 255 Total 50 293 42 385 45 46 38 129 76 238 52 366 41 43 70 154 1034 03:00 PM 9 75 10 94 13 6 9 28 25 69 17 111 8 16 27 51 284 03:15 PM 10 86 13 109 13 14 7 34 12 73 13 98 20 10 15 45 286 03:30 PM 13 110 6 129 12 10 12 34 20 74 11 105 7 9 24 40 308 03:45 PM 8 139 13 160 15 17 17 49 13 64 7 84 15 13 30 58 351 Total 40 410 42 492 53 47 45 145 70 280 48 398 50 48 96 194 1229 Grand Total 289 1640 260 2189 288 334 240 862 406 1329 277 2012 263 261 379 903 5966 Apprch % 13.2 74.9 11.9 33.4 38.7 27.8 20.2 66.1 13.8 29.1 28.9 42 Total % 4.8 27.5 4.4 36.7 4.8 5.6 4 14.4 6.8 22.3 4.6 33.7 4.4 4.4 6.4 15.1 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
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File Name : 13_LQA_Adams_AutoC AM2
Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 2
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Avenue 47/Auto Centre Drive
Weather: Clear
Adams Street
Southbound
Auto Centre Drive
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Avenue 47
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 10:00 AM to 03:45 PM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 03:00 PM
03:00 PM 9 75 10 94 13 6 9 28 69 8 27 51 284
03:15 PM 10 86 109 13 14 7 34 12 73 13 98 10 15 45 286
03:30 PM 110 6 129 12 10 12 34 20 11 105 7 9 24 40 308
03:45 PM 8 13 13 64 7 84 15 13
Total Volume 40 410 42 492 53 47 45 145 70 280 48 398 50 48 96 194 1229 % App. Total 8.1 83.3 8.5 36.6 32.4 31 17.6 70.4 12.1 25.8 24.7 49.5 PHF .769 .737 .808 .769 .883 .691 .662 .740 .700 .946 .706 .896 .625 .750 .800 .836 .875 Adams Street Avenue 47 Auto Centre Drive
Adams Street
Right
42 Thru
410
Left
40 Out In Total
375 492 867 Right 45 Thru47 Left53 Out Total In 136 145 281 Left
70 Thru
280
Right
48 Out In Total
559 398 957 Left50 Thru48 Right 96 Total Out In 159 194 353 Peak Hour Begins at 03:00 PM Total Volume
Peak Hour Data
North
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
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File Name : 13_LQA_Adams_AutoC AM2
Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 3
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Avenue 47/Auto Centre Drive
Weather: Clear
Adams Street
Southbound
Auto Centre Drive
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Avenue 47
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 10:00 AM to 03:45 PM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Each Approach Begins at: 03:00 PM 12:45 PM 02:45 PM 03:00 PM +0 mins. 9 75 10 94 13 18 62 7 87 8 27 51
+15 mins. 10 86 109 14 17 12 43 69 10 15 45
+30 mins. 110 6 129 10 16 12 38 12 73 13 98 7 9 24 40
+45 mins. 8 13 13 5 36 20 11 105 15 13
Total Volume 40 410 42 492 60 64 42 166 75 278 48 401 50 48 96 194 % App. Total 8.1 83.3 8.5 36.1 38.6 25.3 18.7 69.3 12 25.8 24.7 49.5 PHF .769 .737 .808 .769 .652 .889 .808 .847 .750 .939 .706 .903 .625 .750 .800 .836 Adams Street Avenue 47 Auto Centre Drive
Adams Street
Right
42 Thru
410
Left
40 In - Peak Hour: 03:00 PM
492 Right 42 Thru64 Left60 In - Peak Hour: 12:45 PM 166 Left
75 Thru
278
Right
48 In - Peak Hour: 02:45 PM
401 Left50 Thru48 Right 96 In - Peak Hour: 03:00 PM 194 Total Volume
Peak Hour Data
North
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PO Box 1178
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(951) 268-6268
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PM Peak Hour
Adams Street Corridor Study Synchro 11 Report
GHD
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 216 1553 135 117 1098 177 117 273 62 225 309 135 Future Volume (veh/h) 216 1553 135 117 1098 177 117 273 62 225 309 135 Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 0.98 1.00 0.99 1.00 0.98 1.00 0.98 Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 232 1670 145 126 1181 190 126 294 67 242 332 145 Peak Hour Factor 0.93 0.93 0.93 0.93 0.93 0.93 0.93 0.93 0.93 0.93 0.93 0.93 Percent Heavy Veh, % 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Cap, veh/h 303 1528 465 701 2154 665 300 726 316 308 760 331 Arrive On Green 0.09 0.30 0.30 0.20 0.42 0.42 0.09 0.20 0.20 0.09 0.21 0.21 Sat Flow, veh/h 3456 5106 1552 3456 5106 1576 3456 3554 1545 3456 3554 1547 Grp Volume(v), veh/h 232 1670 145 126 1181 190 126 294 67 242 332 145 Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln1728 1702 1552 1728 1702 1576 1728 1777 1545 1728 1777 1547 Q Serve(g_s), s 9.0 41.0 7.3 4.1 23.8 7.3 4.7 9.8 4.9 9.4 11.1 11.1 Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 9.0 41.0 7.3 4.1 23.8 7.3 4.7 9.8 4.9 9.4 11.1 11.1 Prop In Lane 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 303 1528 465 701 2154 665 300 726 316 308 760 331 V/C Ratio(X) 0.77 1.09 0.31 0.18 0.55 0.29 0.42 0.40 0.21 0.79 0.44 0.44 Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 328 1528 465 701 2154 665 303 1141 496 308 1167 508 HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Upstream Filter(I) 0.73 0.73 0.73 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.82 0.82 0.82 Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 61.1 48.0 20.4 45.2 29.8 11.7 59.3 47.3 45.3 61.1 46.7 46.7 Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 6.2 50.2 1.3 0.0 0.8 0.9 0.3 0.1 0.1 9.7 0.1 0.3 Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 %ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln4.1 23.9 3.8 1.8 9.6 3.9 2.1 4.3 1.9 4.5 4.8 4.2 Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 67.3 98.2 21.6 45.2 30.6 12.5 59.6 47.4 45.5 70.8 46.8 47.0 LnGrp LOS E F C D C B E D D E D D
Approach Vol, veh/h 2047 1497 487 719
Approach Delay, s/veh 89.3 29.5 50.3 54.9
Approach LOS F C D D
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s34.8 48.0 17.9 36.3 18.0 64.8 19.2 35.0 Change Period (Y+Rc), s 7.0 * 7 6.0 7.0 6.0 7.0 7.0 * 7 Max Green Setting (Gmax), s13.0 * 41 12.0 45.0 13.0 41.0 12.0 * 44 Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s6.1 43.0 6.7 13.1 11.0 25.8 11.4 11.8 Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.1 0.0 0.1 1.5 0.1 5.0 0.0 1.2 Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 61.3
HCM 6th LOS E
Notes
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PM Peak Hour
Adams Street Corridor Study Synchro 11 Report
GHD
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 145 14 66 87 17 83 44 496 98 91 558 110 Future Volume (veh/h) 145 14 66 87 17 83 44 496 98 91 558 110 Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.98 1.00 0.96 Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 165 16 75 99 19 94 50 564 111 103 634 125 Peak Hour Factor 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 Percent Heavy Veh, % 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Cap, veh/h 208 37 176 197 34 169 457 1170 229 198 710 140 Arrive On Green 0.12 0.13 0.13 0.11 0.13 0.13 0.26 0.40 0.40 0.11 0.24 0.24 Sat Flow, veh/h 1781 285 1337 1781 272 1348 1781 2949 578 1781 2939 578 Grp Volume(v), veh/h 165 0 91 99 0 113 50 339 336 103 383 376 Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln1781 0 1622 1781 0 1620 1781 1777 1750 1781 1777 1740 Q Serve(g_s), s 9.2 0.0 5.3 5.3 0.0 6.7 2.2 14.5 14.6 5.6 21.2 21.3 Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 9.2 0.0 5.3 5.3 0.0 6.7 2.2 14.5 14.6 5.6 21.2 21.3 Prop In Lane 1.00 0.82 1.00 0.83 1.00 0.33 1.00 0.33
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 208 0 213 197 0 203 457 705 695 198 429 420 V/C Ratio(X) 0.79 0.00 0.43 0.50 0.00 0.56 0.11 0.48 0.48 0.52 0.89 0.90 Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 227 0 406 227 0 413 457 705 695 227 436 426 HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.84 0.84 0.84 0.92 0.92 0.92 Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 43.9 0.0 40.8 42.7 0.0 41.9 29.0 22.9 23.0 42.8 37.4 37.4 Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 14.4 0.0 0.5 0.7 0.0 0.9 0.0 2.0 2.0 0.7 22.0 22.7 Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 %ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln4.9 0.0 2.1 2.4 0.0 2.7 0.9 6.1 6.0 2.4 11.4 11.2 Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 58.3 0.0 41.3 43.5 0.0 42.8 29.0 24.9 25.0 43.5 59.4 60.1 LnGrp LOS E A D D A D C C C D E E
Approach Vol, veh/h 256 212 725 862
Approach Delay, s/veh 52.3 43.1 25.2 57.8
Approach LOS D D C E
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s33.2 31.6 17.9 19.3 17.4 47.5 17.3 19.9 Change Period (Y+Rc), s 7.0 * 7 6.0 6.5 6.0 7.0 6.0 6.5 Max Green Setting (Gmax), s13.0 * 25 13.0 26.0 13.0 23.0 13.0 25.5 Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s4.2 23.3 11.2 8.7 7.6 16.6 7.3 7.3 Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 1.1 0.0 0.3 0.0 3.2 0.0 0.3 Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 44.1
HCM 6th LOS D
Notes
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PM Peak Hour
Adams Street Corridor Study Synchro 11 Report
GHD
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 58 55 110 61 54 52 81 322 55 46 472 48 Future Volume (veh/h) 58 55 110 61 54 52 81 322 55 46 472 48 Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 66 62 125 69 61 59 92 366 62 52 536 55 Peak Hour Factor 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 Percent Heavy Veh, % 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Cap, veh/h 131 75 150 133 254 215 143 1454 244 120 1512 155 Arrive On Green 0.07 0.13 0.13 0.07 0.14 0.14 0.08 0.48 0.48 0.07 0.46 0.46 Sat Flow, veh/h 1781 554 1116 1781 1870 1585 1781 3043 511 1781 3253 333 Grp Volume(v), veh/h 66 0 187 69 61 59 92 212 216 52 292 299 Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln1781 0 1669 1781 1870 1585 1781 1777 1777 1781 1777 1810 Q Serve(g_s), s 3.7 0.0 11.3 3.9 3.0 3.5 5.2 7.4 7.5 2.9 10.9 11.0 Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 3.7 0.0 11.3 3.9 3.0 3.5 5.2 7.4 7.5 2.9 10.9 11.0 Prop In Lane 1.00 0.67 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.29 1.00 0.18
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 131 0 225 133 254 215 143 849 849 120 826 841 V/C Ratio(X) 0.50 0.00 0.83 0.52 0.24 0.27 0.64 0.25 0.25 0.43 0.35 0.36 Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 154 0 530 154 324 274 171 849 849 171 826 841 HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.90 0.90 0.90 Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 46.3 0.0 43.8 46.3 40.1 40.3 46.4 16.1 16.1 46.6 17.8 17.8 Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 1.1 0.0 3.0 1.2 0.2 0.3 3.3 0.7 0.7 0.8 1.1 1.1 Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 %ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln1.7 0.0 4.8 1.8 1.4 1.4 2.4 2.9 3.0 1.3 4.4 4.5 Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 47.4 0.0 46.9 47.5 40.3 40.6 49.6 16.8 16.8 47.4 18.9 18.9 LnGrp LOS D A D D D D D B B D B B
Approach Vol, veh/h 253 189 520 643
Approach Delay, s/veh 47.0 43.0 22.6 21.2
Approach LOS D D C C
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s13.0 56.7 13.8 20.5 14.4 55.3 13.7 20.6 Change Period (Y+Rc), s 6.0 7.0 6.0 6.5 6.0 7.0 6.0 6.5 Max Green Setting (Gmax), s10.0 22.0 9.0 33.0 10.0 26.0 9.0 18.0 Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s4.9 9.5 5.9 13.3 7.2 13.0 5.7 5.5 Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.0 3.2 0.0 0.7 0.0 4.7 0.0 0.2 Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 28.3
HCM 6th LOS C
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PM Peak Hour
Adams Street Corridor Study Synchro 11 Report
GHD
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 35 444 167 140 322 33 95 344 178 55 362 32 Future Volume (veh/h) 35 444 167 140 322 33 95 344 178 55 362 32 Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.99 1.00 0.99 Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 1870 Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 37 472 178 149 343 35 101 366 189 59 385 34 Peak Hour Factor 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 Percent Heavy Veh, % 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Cap, veh/h 136 672 252 207 995 101 198 491 412 170 462 387 Arrive On Green 0.08 0.27 0.27 0.12 0.31 0.31 0.11 0.26 0.26 0.10 0.25 0.25 Sat Flow, veh/h 1781 2528 946 1781 3256 330 1781 1870 1569 1781 1870 1568 Grp Volume(v), veh/h 37 331 319 149 186 192 101 366 189 59 385 34 Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln1781 1777 1697 1781 1777 1810 1781 1870 1569 1781 1870 1568 Q Serve(g_s), s 2.0 17.1 17.3 8.2 8.3 8.4 5.4 18.3 10.3 3.2 19.9 1.7 Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 2.0 17.1 17.3 8.2 8.3 8.4 5.4 18.3 10.3 3.2 19.9 1.7 Prop In Lane 1.00 0.56 1.00 0.18 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 136 473 451 207 543 553 198 491 412 170 462 387 V/C Ratio(X) 0.27 0.70 0.71 0.72 0.34 0.35 0.51 0.75 0.46 0.35 0.83 0.09 Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 245 741 708 332 741 754 419 587 492 419 550 461 HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Upstream Filter(I) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 44.4 33.7 33.8 43.5 27.5 27.5 42.7 34.5 31.5 43.1 36.4 29.5 Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 0.4 4.0 4.3 1.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 4.6 1.0 0.4 10.0 0.1 Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 %ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln0.9 7.8 7.6 3.7 3.6 3.7 2.4 8.5 3.8 1.4 9.9 0.6 Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 44.8 37.7 38.1 45.3 28.3 28.3 43.5 39.0 32.5 43.6 46.4 29.7 LnGrp LOS D D D D C C D D C D D C
Approach Vol, veh/h 687 527 656 478
Approach Delay, s/veh 38.3 33.1 37.8 44.8
Approach LOS D C D D
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s17.8 34.6 17.3 32.2 13.8 38.6 15.7 33.8 Change Period (Y+Rc), s 6.0 7.5 6.0 7.0 6.0 7.5 6.0 7.0 Max Green Setting (Gmax), s19.0 42.5 24.0 30.0 14.0 42.5 24.0 32.0 Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s10.2 19.3 7.4 21.9 4.0 10.4 5.2 20.3 Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.1 7.8 0.1 1.9 0.0 4.6 0.0 2.5 Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 38.3
HCM 6th LOS D
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PM Peak Hour
Adams Street Corridor Study Synchro 11 Report
GHD
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Lane Configurations
Traffic Volume (veh/h) 0 0 0 208 0 131 0 528 196 127 551 0 Future Volume (veh/h) 0 0 0 208 0 131 0 528 196 127 551 0 Initial Q (Qb), veh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ped-Bike Adj(A_pbT) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Parking Bus, Adj 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Work Zone On Approach No No No No
Adj Sat Flow, veh/h/ln 1870 1870 1870 1870 0 1870 0 1870 1870 1870 1870 0 Adj Flow Rate, veh/h 0 0 0 263 0 166 0 668 248 161 697 0 Peak Hour Factor 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.79 0.92 0.79 0.92 0.79 0.79 0.79 0.79 0.92 Percent Heavy Veh, % 2 2 2 2 0 2 0 2 2 2 2 0
Cap, veh/h 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 1063 395 448 2925 0
Arrive On Green 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.42 0.42 0.25 0.82 0.00 Sat Flow, veh/h 0 1870 0 0 0 2627 940 1781 3647 0
Grp Volume(v), veh/h 0 0 0 0.0 0 468 448 161 697 0
Grp Sat Flow(s),veh/h/ln 0 1870 0 0 1777 1697 1781 1777 0 Q Serve(g_s), s 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.2 8.2 2.9 1.7 0.0
Cycle Q Clear(g_c), s 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.2 8.2 2.9 1.7 0.0 Prop In Lane 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.55 1.00 0.00
Lane Grp Cap(c), veh/h 0 5 0 0 745 712 448 2925 0
V/C Ratio(X) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.63 0.63 0.36 0.24 0.00 Avail Cap(c_a), veh/h 0 1466 0 0 1932 1846 1081 3864 0
HCM Platoon Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Upstream Filter(I) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Uniform Delay (d), s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9.0 9.0 12.2 0.8 0.0 Incr Delay (d2), s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.9 0.9 0.5 0.0 0.0 Initial Q Delay(d3),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 %ile BackOfQ(50%),veh/ln0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 1.9 0.9 0.0 0.0 Unsig. Movement Delay, s/veh
LnGrp Delay(d),s/veh 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9.9 10.0 12.7 0.8 0.0 LnGrp LOS A A A A A A B A A
Approach Vol, veh/h 0 916 858
Approach Delay, s/veh 0.0 9.9 3.0
Approach LOS A A
Timer - Assigned Phs 1 2 4 6
Phs Duration (G+Y+Rc), s16.0 23.6 0.0 39.5
Change Period (Y+Rc), s 6.0 7.0 5.5 7.0
Max Green Setting (Gmax), s24.0 43.0 31.0 43.0
Max Q Clear Time (g_c+I1), s4.9 10.2 0.0 3.7
Green Ext Time (p_c), s 0.4 6.1 0.0 4.9
Intersection Summary
HCM 6th Ctrl Delay 6.6
HCM 6th LOS A
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PM Peak Hour
Adams Street Corridor Study Synchro 11 Report
GHD
Intersection
Int Delay, s/veh 0.6
Movement EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Lane Configurations
Traffic Vol, veh/h 2 0 11 10 0 2 23 613 23 6 657 6
Future Vol, veh/h 2 0 11 10 0 2 23 613 23 6 657 6
Conflicting Peds, #/hr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign Control Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Free Free Free Free Free Free RT Channelized - - None - - None - - None - - None
Storage Length - - - - - - - - - - - -
Veh in Median Storage, # - 0 - - 0 - - 0 - - 0 -
Grade, % - 0 - - 0 - - 0 - - 0 -
Peak Hour Factor 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92
Heavy Vehicles, % 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Mvmt Flow 2 0 12 11 0 2 25 666 25 7 714 7
Major/Minor Minor2 Minor1 Major1 Major2
Conflicting Flow All 1115 1473 361 1100 1464 346 721 0 0 691 0 0 Stage 1 732 732 - 729 729 - - - - - - -
Stage 2 383 741 - 371 735 - - - - - - -
Critical Hdwy 7.54 6.54 6.94 7.54 6.54 6.94 4.14 - - 4.14 - - Critical Hdwy Stg 1 6.54 5.54 - 6.54 5.54 - - - - - - - Critical Hdwy Stg 2 6.54 5.54 - 6.54 5.54 - - - - - - - Follow-up Hdwy 3.52 4.02 3.32 3.52 4.02 3.32 2.22 - - 2.22 - - Pot Cap-1 Maneuver 163 126 636 167 127 650 877 - - 900 - - Stage 1 379 425 - 380 426 - - - - - - -
Stage 2 611 421 - 622 424 - - - - - - -
Platoon blocked, % - - - - Mov Cap-1 Maneuver 155 119 636 156 120 650 877 - - 900 - - Mov Cap-2 Maneuver 155 119 - 156 120 - - - - - - -
Stage 1 362 419 - 363 406 - - - - - - -
Stage 2 581 402 - 602 418 - - - - - - -
Approach EB WB NB SB
HCM Control Delay, s 13.7 26.7 0.3 0.1
HCM LOS B D
Minor Lane/Major Mvmt NBL NBT NBR EBLn1WBLn1 SBL SBT SBR Capacity (veh/h) 877 - - 430 179 900 - -
HCM Lane V/C Ratio 0.029 - - 0.033 0.073 0.007 - -
HCM Control Delay (s) 9.2 - - 13.7 26.7 9 - -
HCM Lane LOS A - - B D A - -
HCM 95th %tile Q(veh) 0.1 - - 0.1 0.2 0 - -
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Start Date : 5/23/2024
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City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Miles Street
Weather: Clear
Groups Printed- Total Volume
Adams Street
Southbound
Miles Street
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Miles Street
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total 07:00 AM 3 35 4 42 14 62 4 80 6 28 8 42 0 21 8 29 193
07:15 AM 4 33 4 41 17 65 6 88 11 40 10 61 3 27 15 45 235 07:30 AM 7 45 8 60 29 118 15 162 23 41 6 70 4 37 26 67 359 07:45 AM 12 103 12 127 36 123 16 175 29 48 8 85 1 45 35 81 468 Total 26 216 28 270 96 368 41 505 69 157 32 258 8 130 84 222 1255 08:00 AM 14 101 9 124 39 82 18 139 26 63 38 127 7 41 59 107 497 08:15 AM 13 88 13 114 38 105 14 157 32 61 23 116 4 60 36 100 487 08:30 AM 8 50 6 64 21 115 13 149 25 54 16 95 3 42 26 71 379 08:45 AM 3 67 9 79 18 64 5 87 11 26 10 47 0 49 25 74 287 Total 38 306 37 381 116 366 50 532 94 204 87 385 14 192 146 352 1650 Grand Total 64 522 65 651 212 734 91 1037 163 361 119 643 22 322 230 574 2905 Apprch % 9.8 80.2 10 20.4 70.8 8.8 25.3 56.1 18.5 3.8 56.1 40.1 Total % 2.2 18 2.2 22.4 7.3 25.3 3.1 35.7 5.6 12.4 4.1 22.1 0.8 11.1 7.9 19.8 Adams Street
Southbound
Miles Street
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Miles Street
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 07:00 AM to 08:45 AM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 07:45 AM
07:45 AM 12 12 36 16 29 48 8 85 1 45 35 81 468
08:00 AM 101 9 124 82 139 26 41
08:15 AM 13 88 114 38 105 14 157 61 23 116 4 36 100 487 08:30 AM 8 50 6 64 21 115 13 149 25 54 16 95 3 42 26 71 379 Total Volume 47 342 40 429 134 425 61 620 112 226 85 423 15 188 156 359 1831 % App. Total 11 79.7 9.3 21.6 68.5 9.8 26.5 53.4 20.1 4.2 52.4 43.5 PHF .839 .830 .769 .844 .859 .864 .847 .886 .875 .897 .559 .833 .536 .783 .661 .839 .921 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
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City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Miles Street
Weather: Clear
Adams Street Miles Street Miles Street
Adams Street
Right
40 Thru
342
Left
47 Out In Total
302 429 731 Right 61 Thru 425 Left 134 Out Total In 320 620 940 Left
112
Thru
226
Right
85 Out In Total
632 423 1055 Left15 Thru 188 Right 156 Total Out In 577 359 936 Peak Hour Begins at 07:45 AM Total Volume
Peak Hour Data
North
Peak Hour Analysis From 07:00 AM to 08:45 AM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Each Approach Begins at: 07:45 AM 07:30 AM 07:45 AM 07:45 AM +0 mins. 12 12 29 118 15 162 29 48 8 85 1 45 35 81
+15 mins. 101 9 124 36 16 26 41
+30 mins. 13 88 114 82 139 61 23 116 4 36 100
+45 mins. 8 50 6 64 38 105 14 157 25 54 16 95 3 42 26 71 Total Volume 47 342 40 429 142 428 63 633 112 226 85 423 15 188 156 359 % App. Total 11 79.7 9.3 22.4 67.6 10 26.5 53.4 20.1 4.2 52.4 43.5 PHF .839 .830 .769 .844 .910 .870 .875 .904 .875 .897 .559 .833 .536 .783 .661 .839 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
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Start Date : 5/23/2024
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City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Miles Street
Weather: Clear
Groups Printed- Total Volume
Adams Street
Southbound
Miles Street
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Miles Street
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total 02:00 PM 1 62 2 65 24 43 6 73 8 62 24 94 3 71 17 91 323 02:15 PM 6 65 2 73 16 31 7 54 18 64 21 103 7 69 38 114 344 02:30 PM 5 83 3 91 35 68 8 111 14 63 25 102 6 83 19 108 412 02:45 PM 7 63 4 74 26 68 11 105 18 68 36 122 4 67 22 93 394 Total 19 273 11 303 101 210 32 343 58 257 106 421 20 290 96 406 1473 03:00 PM 17 87 5 109 26 71 3 100 17 68 33 118 9 97 23 129 456 03:15 PM 12 68 9 89 36 82 7 125 15 62 31 108 9 108 39 156 478 03:30 PM 13 71 9 93 37 54 5 96 21 67 35 123 9 102 51 162 474 03:45 PM 6 88 5 99 23 73 14 110 30 102 56 188 3 79 32 114 511 Total 48 314 28 390 122 280 29 431 83 299 155 537 30 386 145 561 1919 Grand Total 67 587 39 693 223 490 61 774 141 556 261 958 50 676 241 967 3392 Apprch % 9.7 84.7 5.6 28.8 63.3 7.9 14.7 58 27.2 5.2 69.9 24.9 Total % 2 17.3 1.1 20.4 6.6 14.4 1.8 22.8 4.2 16.4 7.7 28.2 1.5 19.9 7.1 28.5 Adams Street
Southbound
Miles Street
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Miles Street
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 02:00 PM to 03:45 PM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 03:00 PM
03:00 PM 87 5 26 71 3 100 17 68 33 118 97 23 129 456
03:15 PM 12 68 89 36 7 15 62 31 108 9 39 156 478
03:30 PM 13 71 9 93 54 5 96 21 67 35 123 9 102 474
03:45 PM 6 5 99 23 73 110 3 79 32 114
Total Volume 48 314 28 390 122 280 29 431 83 299 155 537 30 386 145 561 1919 % App. Total 12.3 80.5 7.2 28.3 65 6.7 15.5 55.7 28.9 5.3 68.8 25.8 PHF .706 .892 .778 .894 .824 .854 .518 .862 .692 .733 .692 .714 .833 .894 .711 .866 .939 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
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City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Miles Street
Weather: Clear
Adams Street Miles Street Miles Street
Adams Street
Right
28 Thru
314
Left
48 Out In Total
358 390 748 Right 29 Thru 280 Left 122 Out Total In 589 431 1020 Left
83 Thru
299
Right
155
Out In Total
581 537 1118 Left30 Thru 386 Right 145 Total Out In 391 561 952 Peak Hour Begins at 03:00 PM Total Volume
Peak Hour Data
North
Peak Hour Analysis From 02:00 PM to 03:45 PM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Each Approach Begins at: 03:00 PM 02:30 PM 03:00 PM 03:00 PM +0 mins. 87 5 35 68 8 111 17 68 33 118 97 23 129
+15 mins. 12 68 89 26 68 105 15 62 31 108 9 39 156
+30 mins. 13 71 9 93 26 71 3 100 21 67 35 123 9 102
+45 mins. 6 5 99 7 3 79 32 114
Total Volume 48 314 28 390 123 289 29 441 83 299 155 537 30 386 145 561 % App. Total 12.3 80.5 7.2 27.9 65.5 6.6 15.5 55.7 28.9 5.3 68.8 25.8 PHF .706 .892 .778 .894 .854 .881 .659 .882 .692 .733 .692 .714 .833 .894 .711 .866 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
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Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 1
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Blackhawk Way
Weather: Clear
Groups Printed- Total Volume
Adams Street
Southbound
Blackhawk Way
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Gated Driveway
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total 07:00 AM 1 68 0 69 4 0 6 10 0 34 3 37 0 0 0 0 116
07:15 AM 14 55 0 69 14 0 13 27 0 46 24 70 0 0 0 0 166
07:30 AM 22 100 0 122 27 0 26 53 0 38 38 76 0 0 0 0 251 07:45 AM 59 143 0 202 44 0 39 83 0 52 95 147 0 0 0 0 432 Total 96 366 0 462 89 0 84 173 0 170 160 330 0 0 0 0 965 08:00 AM 103 114 0 217 63 0 64 127 0 53 116 169 0 0 0 0 513 08:15 AM 63 116 0 179 88 0 76 164 0 63 93 156 0 0 0 0 499 08:30 AM 13 105 0 118 38 0 26 64 0 69 27 96 0 0 0 0 278 08:45 AM 6 100 0 106 22 0 8 30 0 42 26 68 0 0 0 0 204
Total 185 435 0 620 211 0 174 385 0 227 262 489 0 0 0 0 1494 Grand Total 281 801 0 1082 300 0 258 558 0 397 422 819 0 0 0 0 2459 Apprch % 26 74 0 53.8 0 46.2 0 48.5 51.5 0 0 0
Total % 11.4 32.6 0 44 12.2 0 10.5 22.7 0 16.1 17.2 33.3 0 0 0 0 Adams Street
Southbound
Blackhawk Way
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Gated Driveway
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 07:00 AM to 08:45 AM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 07:45 AM
07:45 AM 59 0 202 44 0 39 83 0 52 95 147 0 0 0 0 432
08:00 AM 114 0 63 0 64 127 0 53 0 0 0 0
08:15 AM 63 116 0 179 0 0 63 93 156 0 0 0 0 499
08:30 AM 13 105 0 118 38 0 26 64 0 27 96 0 0 0 0 278
Total Volume 238 478 0 716 233 0 205 438 0 237 331 568 0 0 0 0 1722 % App. Total 33.2 66.8 0 53.2 0 46.8 0 41.7 58.3 0 0 0
PHF .578 .836 .000 .825 .662 .000 .674 .668 .000 .859 .713 .840 .000 .000 .000 .000 .839 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
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City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Blackhawk Way
Weather: Clear
Adams Street Gated Driveway Blackhawk Way
Adams Street
Right
0 Thru
478
Left
238
Out In Total
442 716 1158 Right 205 Thru0 Left 233 Out Total In 569 438 1007 Left
0 Thru
237
Right
331
Out In Total
711 568 1279 Left0 Thru0 Right0 Total Out In 0 0 0 Peak Hour Begins at 07:45 AM Total Volume
Peak Hour Data
North
Peak Hour Analysis From 07:00 AM to 08:45 AM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Each Approach Begins at: 07:30 AM 07:45 AM 07:45 AM 07:00 AM +0 mins. 22 100 0 122 44 0 39 83 0 52 95 147 0 0 0 0
+15 mins. 59 0 202 63 0 64 127 0 53 0 0 0 0
+30 mins. 114 0 0 0 63 93 156 0 0 0 0
+45 mins. 63 116 0 179 38 0 26 64 0 27 96 0 0 0 0
Total Volume 247 473 0 720 233 0 205 438 0 237 331 568 0 0 0 0 % App. Total 34.3 65.7 0 53.2 0 46.8 0 41.7 58.3 0 0 0
PHF .600 .827 .000 .829 .662 .000 .674 .668 .000 .859 .713 .840 .000 .000 .000 .000 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
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Start Date : 5/23/2024
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City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Blackhawk Way
Weather: Clear
Groups Printed- Total Volume
Adams Street
Southbound
Blackhawk Way
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Gated Driveway
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total 02:00 PM 4 92 0 96 20 0 6 26 0 99 18 117 0 0 0 0 239
02:15 PM 10 105 0 115 11 0 5 16 0 101 11 112 0 0 0 0 243 02:30 PM 2 142 0 144 27 0 7 34 0 99 19 118 0 0 0 0 296
02:45 PM 17 101 0 118 14 0 7 21 0 121 22 143 0 0 0 0 282 Total 33 440 0 473 72 0 25 97 0 420 70 490 0 0 0 0 1060 03:00 PM 20 117 0 137 7 0 10 17 0 122 38 160 0 0 0 0 314 03:15 PM 25 116 0 141 22 0 3 25 1 106 41 148 0 0 0 0 314 03:30 PM 36 114 0 150 47 0 35 82 0 121 54 175 0 0 0 0 407 03:45 PM 29 132 0 161 105 0 66 171 0 109 37 146 0 0 0 0 478 Total 110 479 0 589 181 0 114 295 1 458 170 629 0 0 0 0 1513 Grand Total 143 919 0 1062 253 0 139 392 1 878 240 1119 0 0 0 0 2573 Apprch % 13.5 86.5 0 64.5 0 35.5 0.1 78.5 21.4 0 0 0
Total % 5.6 35.7 0 41.3 9.8 0 5.4 15.2 0 34.1 9.3 43.5 0 0 0 0 Adams Street
Southbound
Blackhawk Way
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Gated Driveway
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 02:00 PM to 03:45 PM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 03:00 PM
03:00 PM 20 117 0 137 7 0 10 17 0 38 160 0 0 0 0 314
03:15 PM 25 116 0 141 22 0 3 25 106 41 148 0 0 0 0 314
03:30 PM 114 0 150 47 0 35 82 0 121 0 0 0 0 407
03:45 PM 29 0 0 0 109 37 146 0 0 0 0
Total Volume 110 479 0 589 181 0 114 295 1 458 170 629 0 0 0 0 1513 % App. Total 18.7 81.3 0 61.4 0 38.6 0.2 72.8 27 0 0 0
PHF .764 .907 .000 .915 .431 .000 .432 .431 .250 .939 .787 .899 .000 .000 .000 .000 .791 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
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City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Blackhawk Way
Weather: Clear
Adams Street Gated Driveway Blackhawk Way
Adams Street
Right
0 Thru
479
Left
110
Out In Total
572 589 1161 Right 114 Thru0 Left 181 Out Total In 280 295 575 Left
1 Thru
458
Right
170
Out In Total
660 629 1289 Left0 Thru0 Right0 Total Out In 1 0 1 Peak Hour Begins at 03:00 PM Total Volume
Peak Hour Data
North
Peak Hour Analysis From 02:00 PM to 03:45 PM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Each Approach Begins at: 03:00 PM 03:00 PM 03:00 PM 02:00 PM +0 mins. 20 117 0 137 7 0 10 17 0 38 160 0 0 0 0
+15 mins. 25 116 0 141 22 0 3 25 106 41 148 0 0 0 0
+30 mins. 114 0 150 47 0 35 82 0 121 0 0 0 0
+45 mins. 29 0 0 0 109 37 146 0 0 0 0
Total Volume 110 479 0 589 181 0 114 295 1 458 170 629 0 0 0 0 % App. Total 18.7 81.3 0 61.4 0 38.6 0.2 72.8 27 0 0 0
PHF .764 .907 .000 .915 .431 .000 .432 .431 .250 .939 .787 .899 .000 .000 .000 .000 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
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Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 1
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Corporate Centre Drive
Weather: Clear
Groups Printed- Total Volume
Adams Street
Southbound
Corporate Centre Drive
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Corporate Centre Drive
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total 07:00 AM 4 50 14 68 6 1 0 7 2 29 5 36 9 0 3 12 123
07:15 AM 13 48 14 75 10 1 4 15 1 52 10 63 12 2 1 15 168 07:30 AM 13 90 22 125 12 2 5 19 0 63 19 82 19 4 1 24 250 07:45 AM 21 123 33 177 5 4 8 17 0 126 14 140 18 8 1 27 361 Total 51 311 83 445 33 8 17 58 3 270 48 321 58 14 6 78 902 08:00 AM 25 128 26 179 7 1 14 22 3 140 24 167 18 3 3 24 392 08:15 AM 22 164 22 208 12 2 5 19 4 108 15 127 21 1 5 27 381 08:30 AM 20 109 19 148 25 4 13 42 0 69 21 90 13 5 7 25 305 08:45 AM 24 74 25 123 13 2 6 21 8 46 10 64 19 0 4 23 231 Total 91 475 92 658 57 9 38 104 15 363 70 448 71 9 19 99 1309 Grand Total 142 786 175 1103 90 17 55 162 18 633 118 769 129 23 25 177 2211 Apprch % 12.9 71.3 15.9 55.6 10.5 34 2.3 82.3 15.3 72.9 13 14.1 Total % 6.4 35.5 7.9 49.9 4.1 0.8 2.5 7.3 0.8 28.6 5.3 34.8 5.8 1 1.1 8 Adams Street
Southbound
Corporate Centre Drive
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Corporate Centre Drive
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 07:00 AM to 08:45 AM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 07:45 AM
07:45 AM 21 123 177 5 8 17 0 126 14 140 18 1 361
08:00 AM 128 26 179 7 1 22 3 18 3 3 24
08:15 AM 22 22 12 2 5 19 108 15 127 1 5 27 381
08:30 AM 20 109 19 148 4 13 0 69 21 90 13 5 25 305
Total Volume 88 524 100 712 49 11 40 100 7 443 74 524 70 17 16 103 1439 % App. Total 12.4 73.6 14 49 11 40 1.3 84.5 14.1 68 16.5 15.5 PHF .880 .799 .758 .856 .490 .688 .714 .595 .438 .791 .771 .784 .833 .531 .571 .954 .918 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
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City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Corporate Centre Drive
Weather: Clear
Adams Street Corporate Centre Drive Corporate Centre Drive Adams Street
Right
100
Thru
524
Left
88 Out In Total
553 712 1265 Right 40 Thru11 Left49 Out Total In 179 100 279 Left
7 Thru
443
Right
74 Out In Total
589 524 1113 Left70 Thru17 Right 16 Total Out In 118 103 221 Peak Hour Begins at 07:45 AM Total Volume
Peak Hour Data
North
Peak Hour Analysis From 07:00 AM to 08:45 AM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Each Approach Begins at: 07:45 AM 08:00 AM 07:45 AM 07:45 AM +0 mins. 21 123 177 7 1 22 0 126 14 140 18 1
+15 mins. 128 26 179 12 2 5 19 3 18 3 3 24
+30 mins. 22 22 13 108 15 127 1 5 27
+45 mins. 20 109 19 148 13 2 6 21 0 69 21 90 13 5 25
Total Volume 88 524 100 712 57 9 38 104 7 443 74 524 70 17 16 103 % App. Total 12.4 73.6 14 54.8 8.7 36.5 1.3 84.5 14.1 68 16.5 15.5 PHF .880 .799 .758 .856 .570 .563 .679 .619 .438 .791 .771 .784 .833 .531 .571 .954 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
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Site Code : 21924505
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City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Corporate Centre Drive
Weather: Clear
Groups Printed- Total Volume
Adams Street
Southbound
Corporate Centre Drive
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Corporate Centre Drive
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total 10:00 AM 13 102 16 131 24 0 13 37 8 64 12 84 17 1 18 36 288 10:15 AM 20 90 22 132 15 1 11 27 7 63 19 89 14 3 11 28 276 10:30 AM 5 85 22 112 25 5 14 44 11 68 19 98 24 6 18 48 302 10:45 AM 21 93 25 139 30 2 12 44 12 56 13 81 30 2 13 45 309 Total 59 370 85 514 94 8 50 152 38 251 63 352 85 12 60 157 1175 11:00 AM 19 81 21 121 22 4 10 36 9 51 23 83 18 4 19 41 281 11:15 AM 11 80 12 103 20 8 16 44 9 68 23 100 19 1 14 34 281 11:30 AM 15 79 22 116 18 4 19 41 13 59 14 86 19 5 13 37 280 11:45 AM 19 84 16 119 26 2 16 44 9 61 16 86 15 7 13 35 284 Total 64 324 71 459 86 18 61 165 40 239 76 355 71 17 59 147 1126 12:00 PM 22 77 16 115 28 5 16 49 14 71 13 98 26 3 13 42 304 12:15 PM 13 90 20 123 26 4 20 50 9 73 21 103 20 5 12 37 313 12:30 PM 24 75 21 120 17 7 15 39 4 74 20 98 21 7 22 50 307 12:45 PM 18 80 24 122 23 6 14 43 12 86 17 115 28 8 13 49 329 Total 77 322 81 480 94 22 65 181 39 304 71 414 95 23 60 178 1253 01:00 PM 17 97 16 130 27 5 15 47 18 81 18 117 18 6 16 40 334 01:15 PM 17 67 28 112 14 4 10 28 11 76 10 97 19 4 21 44 281 01:30 PM 21 76 18 115 23 6 12 41 7 68 20 95 19 4 21 44 295 01:45 PM 15 102 17 134 18 1 20 39 13 75 19 107 19 4 19 42 322 Total 70 342 79 491 82 16 57 155 49 300 67 416 75 18 77 170 1232 02:00 PM 21 78 13 112 25 3 8 36 7 83 21 111 19 3 19 41 300 02:15 PM 25 76 21 122 18 5 26 49 8 71 28 107 21 3 15 39 317 02:30 PM 20 115 28 163 33 4 13 50 9 77 24 110 23 5 21 49 372 02:45 PM 17 91 12 120 41 5 17 63 13 112 20 145 20 1 14 35 363 Total 83 360 74 517 117 17 64 198 37 343 93 473 83 12 69 164 1352 03:00 PM 19 78 22 119 20 4 24 48 13 103 21 137 38 3 15 56 360 03:15 PM 21 98 25 144 15 2 18 35 7 90 22 119 29 3 12 44 342 03:30 PM 18 120 20 158 25 4 14 43 8 123 21 152 32 5 13 50 403 03:45 PM 20 179 27 226 16 5 15 36 10 106 21 137 25 1 17 43 442 Total 78 475 94 647 76 15 71 162 38 422 85 545 124 12 57 193 1547 Grand Total 431 2193 484 3108 549 96 368 1013 241 1859 455 2555 533 94 382 1009 7685 Apprch % 13.9 70.6 15.6 54.2 9.5 36.3 9.4 72.8 17.8 52.8 9.3 37.9 Total % 5.6 28.5 6.3 40.4 7.1 1.2 4.8 13.2 3.1 24.2 5.9 33.2 6.9 1.2 5 13.1 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
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File Name : 12_LQA_Adams_CorpCtr AM2
Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 2
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Corporate Centre Drive
Weather: Clear
Adams Street
Southbound
Corporate Centre Drive
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Corporate Centre Drive
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 10:00 AM to 03:45 PM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 03:00 PM
03:00 PM 19 78 22 119 20 4 103 21 137 3 15 360
03:15 PM 98 25 144 15 2 18 35 7 90 119 29 3 12 44 342
03:30 PM 18 120 20 158 4 14 43 8 21 32 13 50 403
03:45 PM 20 16 15 36 10 106 21 137 25 1 43
Total Volume 78 475 94 647 76 15 71 162 38 422 85 545 124 12 57 193 1547 % App. Total 12.1 73.4 14.5 46.9 9.3 43.8 7 77.4 15.6 64.2 6.2 29.5 PHF .929 .663 .870 .716 .760 .750 .740 .844 .731 .858 .966 .896 .816 .600 .838 .862 .875 Adams Street Corporate Centre Drive Corporate Centre Drive Adams Street
Right
94 Thru
475
Left
78 Out In Total
617 647 1264 Right 71 Thru15 Left76 Out Total In 175 162 337 Left
38 Thru
422
Right
85 Out In Total
608 545 1153 Left 124 Thru12 Right 57 Total Out In 147 193 340 Peak Hour Begins at 03:00 PM Total Volume
Peak Hour Data
North
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
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File Name : 12_LQA_Adams_CorpCtr AM2
Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 3
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Corporate Centre Drive
Weather: Clear
Adams Street
Southbound
Corporate Centre Drive
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Corporate Centre Drive
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 10:00 AM to 03:45 PM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Each Approach Begins at: 03:00 PM 02:15 PM 02:45 PM 03:00 PM +0 mins. 19 78 22 119 18 49 112 20 145 3 15
+15 mins. 98 25 144 33 4 13 50 13 103 21 137 29 3 12 44 +30 mins. 18 120 20 158 5 17 7 90 119 32 13 50
+45 mins. 20 20 4 24 48 8 21 25 1 43
Total Volume 78 475 94 647 112 18 80 210 41 428 84 553 124 12 57 193 % App. Total 12.1 73.4 14.5 53.3 8.6 38.1 7.4 77.4 15.2 64.2 6.2 29.5 PHF .929 .663 .870 .716 .683 .900 .769 .833 .788 .870 .955 .910 .816 .600 .838 .862 Adams Street Corporate Centre Drive Corporate Centre Drive Adams Street
Right
94 Thru
475
Left
78 In - Peak Hour: 03:00 PM
647 Right 80 Thru18 Left 112 In - Peak Hour: 02:15 PM 210 Left
41 Thru
428
Right
84 In - Peak Hour: 02:45 PM
553 Left 124 Thru12 Right 57 In - Peak Hour: 03:00 PM 193 Total Volume
Peak Hour Data
North
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
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File Name : 05_LQA_Adams_Hwy111 AM1
Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 1
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Highway 111
Weather: Clear
Groups Printed- Total Volume
Adams Street
Southbound
Highway 111
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Highway 111
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total 07:00 AM 17 24 11 52 0 160 10 170 15 25 4 44 2 80 5 87 353 07:15 AM 16 32 14 62 12 213 17 242 24 44 7 75 11 107 7 125 504 07:30 AM 13 52 26 91 13 218 23 254 39 57 7 103 15 128 10 153 601 07:45 AM 27 69 30 126 14 276 33 323 39 89 6 134 21 144 15 180 763 Total 73 177 81 331 39 867 83 989 117 215 24 356 49 459 37 545 2221 08:00 AM 33 55 34 122 12 237 39 288 32 106 9 147 22 158 11 191 748 08:15 AM 64 63 38 165 13 209 31 253 29 82 6 117 26 150 12 188 723 08:30 AM 52 57 47 156 19 215 28 262 19 48 13 80 14 162 9 185 683 08:45 AM 20 35 30 85 11 190 19 220 23 41 17 81 21 163 7 191 577 Total 169 210 149 528 55 851 117 1023 103 277 45 425 83 633 39 755 2731 Grand Total 242 387 230 859 94 1718 200 2012 220 492 69 781 132 1092 76 1300 4952 Apprch % 28.2 45.1 26.8 4.7 85.4 9.9 28.2 63 8.8 10.2 84 5.8 Total % 4.9 7.8 4.6 17.3 1.9 34.7 4 40.6 4.4 9.9 1.4 15.8 2.7 22.1 1.5 26.3 Adams Street
Southbound
Highway 111
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Highway 111
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 07:00 AM to 08:45 AM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 07:45 AM
07:45 AM 27 30 126 14 33 89 6 134 21 144 180
08:00 AM 33 55 34 122 12 237 288 32 9 22 158 11 748
08:15 AM 63 38 13 209 31 253 29 82 6 117 150 12 188 723 08:30 AM 52 57 156 215 28 262 19 48 80 14 9 185 683
Total Volume 176 244 149 569 58 937 131 1126 119 325 34 478 83 614 47 744 2917 % App. Total 30.9 42.9 26.2 5.2 83.2 11.6 24.9 68 7.1 11.2 82.5 6.3 PHF .688 .884 .793 .862 .763 .849 .840 .872 .763 .767 .654 .813 .798 .948 .783 .974 .956 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
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File Name : 05_LQA_Adams_Hwy111 AM1
Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 2
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Highway 111
Weather: Clear
Adams Street Highway 111 Highway 111
Adams Street
Right
149
Thru
244
Left
176
Out In Total
539 569 1108 Right 131 Thru 937 Left58 Out Total In 824 1126 1950 Left
119
Thru
325
Right
34 Out In Total
349 478 827 Left83 Thru 614 Right 47 Total Out In 1205 744 1949 Peak Hour Begins at 07:45 AM Total Volume
Peak Hour Data
North
Peak Hour Analysis From 07:00 AM to 08:45 AM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Each Approach Begins at: 07:45 AM 07:45 AM 07:30 AM 08:00 AM +0 mins. 27 30 126 14 33 57 7 103 22 158 11
+15 mins. 33 55 34 122 12 237 288 39 89 6 134 150 188
+30 mins. 63 38 13 209 31 253 32 14 162 9 185
+45 mins. 52 57 156 215 28 262 29 82 6 117 21 7 191
Total Volume 176 244 149 569 58 937 131 1126 139 334 28 501 83 633 39 755 % App. Total 30.9 42.9 26.2 5.2 83.2 11.6 27.7 66.7 5.6 11 83.8 5.2 PHF .688 .884 .793 .862 .763 .849 .840 .872 .891 .788 .778 .852 .798 .971 .813 .988 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
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File Name : 05_LQA_Adams_Hwy111 AM2
Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 1
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Highway 111
Weather: Clear
Groups Printed- Total Volume
Adams Street
Southbound
Highway 111
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Highway 111
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total 10:00 AM 55 52 42 149 18 234 22 274 28 40 10 78 29 202 19 250 751 10:15 AM 45 56 18 119 11 223 25 259 19 38 5 62 32 209 14 255 695 10:30 AM 47 32 25 104 17 244 31 292 24 34 13 71 32 197 17 246 713 10:45 AM 38 54 18 110 20 238 25 283 23 39 8 70 30 244 18 292 755 Total 185 194 103 482 66 939 103 1108 94 151 36 281 123 852 68 1043 2914 11:00 AM 52 47 17 116 26 224 30 280 21 39 14 74 40 264 25 329 799 11:15 AM 43 30 33 106 20 257 36 313 28 36 12 76 29 276 19 324 819 11:30 AM 33 40 24 97 25 299 33 357 26 30 10 66 40 242 19 301 821 11:45 AM 44 38 31 113 18 263 29 310 24 38 18 80 38 290 30 358 861 Total 172 155 105 432 89 1043 128 1260 99 143 54 296 147 1072 93 1312 3300 12:00 PM 50 42 32 124 20 244 31 295 32 33 15 80 44 316 20 380 879 12:15 PM 36 40 36 112 22 246 25 293 26 44 14 84 40 285 24 349 838 12:30 PM 46 33 28 107 18 244 23 285 29 36 12 77 48 309 24 381 850 12:45 PM 61 41 25 127 31 235 39 305 20 41 20 81 46 276 27 349 862 Total 193 156 121 470 91 969 118 1178 107 154 61 322 178 1186 95 1459 3429 01:00 PM 47 37 28 112 27 236 35 298 26 46 12 84 39 299 19 357 851 01:15 PM 51 33 19 103 26 233 37 296 27 33 12 72 39 287 26 352 823 01:30 PM 46 35 24 105 34 271 39 344 17 27 12 56 42 316 19 377 882 01:45 PM 36 62 25 123 23 248 30 301 26 29 9 64 38 301 26 365 853 Total 180 167 96 443 110 988 141 1239 96 135 45 276 158 1203 90 1451 3409 02:00 PM 49 38 25 112 23 231 36 290 22 48 11 81 44 306 26 376 859 02:15 PM 46 35 23 104 29 248 35 312 29 44 12 85 32 331 25 388 889 02:30 PM 52 57 39 148 25 238 35 298 28 46 16 90 50 322 21 393 929 02:45 PM 61 48 39 148 24 242 33 299 17 53 8 78 48 333 28 409 934 Total 208 178 126 512 101 959 139 1199 96 191 47 334 174 1292 100 1566 3611 03:00 PM 38 50 19 107 28 222 44 294 28 56 16 100 46 350 17 413 914 03:15 PM 47 55 24 126 19 245 31 295 22 54 14 90 44 333 36 413 924 03:30 PM 47 54 30 131 29 250 40 319 27 66 11 104 54 320 39 413 967 03:45 PM 64 110 44 218 26 238 39 303 25 61 13 99 44 347 25 416 1036 Total 196 269 117 582 102 955 154 1211 102 237 54 393 188 1350 117 1655 3841 Grand Total 1134 1119 668 2921 559 5853 783 7195 594 1011 297 1902 968 6955 563 8486 20504 Apprch % 38.8 38.3 22.9 7.8 81.3 10.9 31.2 53.2 15.6 11.4 82 6.6 Total % 5.5 5.5 3.3 14.2 2.7 28.5 3.8 35.1 2.9 4.9 1.4 9.3 4.7 33.9 2.7 41.4 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
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File Name : 05_LQA_Adams_Hwy111 AM2
Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 2
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Highway 111
Weather: Clear
Adams Street
Southbound
Highway 111
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Highway 111
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 10:00 AM to 03:45 PM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 03:00 PM
03:00 PM 38 50 19 107 28 222 294 56 100 46 17 413 914
03:15 PM 47 55 24 126 19 245 31 295 22 54 14 90 44 333 36 413 924 03:30 PM 47 54 30 131 40 27 11 320 413 967
03:45 PM 26 238 39 303 25 61 13 99 44 347 25
Total Volume 196 269 117 582 102 955 154 1211 102 237 54 393 188 1350 117 1655 3841 % App. Total 33.7 46.2 20.1 8.4 78.9 12.7 26 60.3 13.7 11.4 81.6 7.1 PHF .766 .611 .665 .667 .879 .955 .875 .949 .911 .898 .844 .945 .870 .964 .750 .995 .927 Adams Street Highway 111 Highway 111
Adams Street
Right
117
Thru
269
Left
196
Out In Total
579 582 1161 Right 154 Thru 955 Left 102 Out Total In 1600 1211 2811 Left
102
Thru
237
Right
54 Out In Total
488 393 881 Left 188 1350 Thru Right 117 Total Out In 1174 1655 2829 Peak Hour Begins at 03:00 PM Total Volume
Peak Hour Data
North
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
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File Name : 05_LQA_Adams_Hwy111 AM2
Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 3
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Highway 111
Weather: Clear
Adams Street
Southbound
Highway 111
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Highway 111
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 10:00 AM to 03:45 PM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Each Approach Begins at: 03:00 PM 11:15 AM 03:00 PM 03:00 PM +0 mins. 38 50 19 107 20 257 313 56 100 46 17 413
+15 mins. 47 55 24 126 33 22 54 14 90 44 333 36 413
+30 mins. 47 54 30 131 18 263 29 310 27 11 320 413
+45 mins. 20 244 31 295 25 61 13 99 44 347 25
Total Volume 196 269 117 582 83 1063 129 1275 102 237 54 393 188 1350 117 1655 % App. Total 33.7 46.2 20.1 6.5 83.4 10.1 26 60.3 13.7 11.4 81.6 7.1 PHF .766 .611 .665 .667 .830 .889 .896 .893 .911 .898 .844 .945 .870 .964 .750 .995 Adams Street Highway 111 Highway 111
Adams Street
Right
117
Thru
269
Left
196
In - Peak Hour: 03:00 PM
582 Right 129 Thru 1063 Left83 In - Peak Hour: 11:15 AM 1275 Left
102
Thru
237
Right
54 In - Peak Hour: 03:00 PM
393 Left 188 1350 Thru Right 117 In - Peak Hour: 03:00 PM 1655 Total Volume Peak Hour Data
North
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
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File Name : 13_LQA_Adams_AutoC AM1
Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 1
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Avenue 47/Auto Centre Drive
Weather: Clear
Groups Printed- Total Volume
Adams Street
Southbound
Auto Centre Drive
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Avenue 47
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total 07:00 AM 5 18 7 30 2 2 1 5 6 35 6 47 9 4 2 15 97
07:15 AM 2 32 10 44 6 2 2 10 7 72 6 85 2 2 1 5 144
07:30 AM 2 53 19 74 5 5 4 14 7 88 8 103 6 1 6 13 204
07:45 AM 9 59 18 86 4 4 10 18 14 121 14 149 8 8 3 19 272 Total 18 162 54 234 17 13 17 47 34 316 34 384 25 15 12 52 717 08:00 AM 6 54 14 74 4 7 5 16 10 127 14 151 15 8 5 28 269 08:15 AM 10 74 12 96 3 3 6 12 12 105 16 133 11 8 9 28 269 08:30 AM 4 55 8 67 8 6 5 19 10 60 10 80 10 11 10 31 197 08:45 AM 8 34 9 51 11 13 12 36 15 55 15 85 12 4 7 23 195 Total 28 217 43 288 26 29 28 83 47 347 55 449 48 31 31 110 930 Grand Total 46 379 97 522 43 42 45 130 81 663 89 833 73 46 43 162 1647 Apprch % 8.8 72.6 18.6 33.1 32.3 34.6 9.7 79.6 10.7 45.1 28.4 26.5 Total % 2.8 23 5.9 31.7 2.6 2.6 2.7 7.9 4.9 40.3 5.4 50.6 4.4 2.8 2.6 9.8 Adams Street
Southbound
Auto Centre Drive
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Avenue 47
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 07:00 AM to 08:45 AM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 07:30 AM
07:30 AM 2 53 74 5 4 14 7 88 8 103 6 1 6 13 204
07:45 AM 9 59 18 86 4 4 121 14 149 8 3 19
08:00 AM 6 54 14 74 4 5 16 10 14 8 5 269
08:15 AM 12 3 3 6 12 12 105 133 11 8 28 269
Total Volume 27 240 63 330 16 19 25 60 43 441 52 536 40 25 23 88 1014 % App. Total 8.2 72.7 19.1 26.7 31.7 41.7 8 82.3 9.7 45.5 28.4 26.1 PHF .675 .811 .829 .859 .800 .679 .625 .833 .768 .868 .813 .887 .667 .781 .639 .786 .932 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
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File Name : 13_LQA_Adams_AutoC AM1
Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 2
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Avenue 47/Auto Centre Drive
Weather: Clear
Adams Street Avenue 47 Auto Centre Drive
Adams Street
Right
63 Thru
240
Left
27 Out In Total
506 330 836 Right 25 Thru19 Left16 Out Total In 104 60 164 Left
43 Thru
441
Right
52 Out In Total
279 536 815 Left40 Thru25 Right 23 Total Out In 125 88 213 Peak Hour Begins at 07:30 AM Total Volume
Peak Hour Data
North
Peak Hour Analysis From 07:00 AM to 08:45 AM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Each Approach Begins at: 07:30 AM 08:00 AM 07:30 AM 08:00 AM +0 mins. 2 53 74 4 7 5 16 7 88 8 103 8 5 28
+15 mins. 9 59 18 86 3 3 6 12 121 14 149 11 8 9 28
+30 mins. 6 54 14 74 8 6 5 19 10 14 10
+45 mins. 12 12 105 133 12 4 7 23
Total Volume 27 240 63 330 26 29 28 83 43 441 52 536 48 31 31 110 % App. Total 8.2 72.7 19.1 31.3 34.9 33.7 8 82.3 9.7 43.6 28.2 28.2 PHF .675 .811 .829 .859 .591 .558 .583 .576 .768 .868 .813 .887 .800 .705 .775 .887 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
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File Name : 13_LQA_Adams_AutoC AM2
Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 1
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Avenue 47/Auto Centre Drive
Weather: Clear
Groups Printed- Total Volume
Adams Street
Southbound
Auto Centre Drive
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Avenue 47
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total 10:00 AM 10 64 6 80 10 14 7 31 21 57 12 90 8 9 8 25 226 10:15 AM 14 47 13 74 12 18 8 38 13 47 21 81 9 11 10 30 223 10:30 AM 10 45 12 67 13 13 9 35 13 53 10 76 8 9 11 28 206 10:45 AM 8 60 13 81 12 7 7 26 18 47 11 76 14 12 10 36 219 Total 42 216 44 302 47 52 31 130 65 204 54 323 39 41 39 119 874 11:00 AM 14 62 14 90 12 21 8 41 11 56 15 82 9 11 9 29 242 11:15 AM 13 45 8 66 11 13 11 35 18 54 12 84 6 13 12 31 216 11:30 AM 14 64 5 83 11 15 13 39 14 36 6 56 13 14 6 33 211 11:45 AM 17 61 6 84 15 14 12 41 27 53 9 89 12 5 19 36 250 Total 58 232 33 323 49 63 44 156 70 199 42 311 40 43 46 129 919 12:00 PM 16 60 11 87 9 16 10 35 20 57 11 88 10 6 20 36 246 12:15 PM 12 62 5 79 4 19 13 36 20 49 11 80 20 16 18 54 249 12:30 PM 10 52 14 76 10 15 9 34 15 52 11 78 12 7 15 34 222 12:45 PM 20 65 13 98 23 13 13 49 17 48 9 74 18 13 19 50 271 Total 58 239 43 340 46 63 45 154 72 206 42 320 60 42 72 174 988 01:00 PM 11 57 8 76 14 17 12 43 11 55 13 79 9 15 21 45 243 01:15 PM 10 64 11 85 10 16 12 38 13 54 6 73 9 10 11 30 226 01:30 PM 9 53 17 79 13 18 5 36 16 42 5 63 7 10 14 31 209 01:45 PM 11 76 20 107 11 12 8 31 13 51 15 79 8 9 10 27 244 Total 41 250 56 347 48 63 37 148 53 202 39 294 33 44 56 133 922 02:00 PM 10 58 7 75 14 6 10 30 19 55 13 87 5 11 15 31 223 02:15 PM 12 75 14 101 5 9 15 29 16 64 14 94 3 10 18 31 255 02:30 PM 16 84 10 110 15 22 6 43 23 57 18 98 18 12 20 50 301 02:45 PM 12 76 11 99 11 9 7 27 18 62 7 87 15 10 17 42 255 Total 50 293 42 385 45 46 38 129 76 238 52 366 41 43 70 154 1034 03:00 PM 9 75 10 94 13 6 9 28 25 69 17 111 8 16 27 51 284 03:15 PM 10 86 13 109 13 14 7 34 12 73 13 98 20 10 15 45 286 03:30 PM 13 110 6 129 12 10 12 34 20 74 11 105 7 9 24 40 308 03:45 PM 8 139 13 160 15 17 17 49 13 64 7 84 15 13 30 58 351 Total 40 410 42 492 53 47 45 145 70 280 48 398 50 48 96 194 1229 Grand Total 289 1640 260 2189 288 334 240 862 406 1329 277 2012 263 261 379 903 5966 Apprch % 13.2 74.9 11.9 33.4 38.7 27.8 20.2 66.1 13.8 29.1 28.9 42 Total % 4.8 27.5 4.4 36.7 4.8 5.6 4 14.4 6.8 22.3 4.6 33.7 4.4 4.4 6.4 15.1 Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
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File Name : 13_LQA_Adams_AutoC AM2
Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 2
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Avenue 47/Auto Centre Drive
Weather: Clear
Adams Street
Southbound
Auto Centre Drive
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Avenue 47
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 10:00 AM to 03:45 PM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Entire Intersection Begins at 03:00 PM
03:00 PM 9 75 10 94 13 6 9 28 69 8 27 51 284
03:15 PM 10 86 109 13 14 7 34 12 73 13 98 10 15 45 286
03:30 PM 110 6 129 12 10 12 34 20 11 105 7 9 24 40 308
03:45 PM 8 13 13 64 7 84 15 13
Total Volume 40 410 42 492 53 47 45 145 70 280 48 398 50 48 96 194 1229 % App. Total 8.1 83.3 8.5 36.6 32.4 31 17.6 70.4 12.1 25.8 24.7 49.5 PHF .769 .737 .808 .769 .883 .691 .662 .740 .700 .946 .706 .896 .625 .750 .800 .836 .875 Adams Street Avenue 47 Auto Centre Drive
Adams Street
Right
42 Thru
410
Left
40 Out In Total
375 492 867 Right 45 Thru47 Left53 Out Total In 136 145 281 Left
70 Thru
280
Right
48 Out In Total
559 398 957 Left50 Thru48 Right 96 Total Out In 159 194 353 Peak Hour Begins at 03:00 PM Total Volume
Peak Hour Data
North
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 268-6268
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File Name : 13_LQA_Adams_AutoC AM2
Site Code : 21924505
Start Date : 5/23/2024
Page No : 3
City of La Quinta
N/S: Adams Street
E/W: Avenue 47/Auto Centre Drive
Weather: Clear
Adams Street
Southbound
Auto Centre Drive
Westbound
Adams Street
Northbound
Avenue 47
Eastbound
Start Time Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Left Thru Right App. Total Int. Total Peak Hour Analysis From 10:00 AM to 03:45 PM - Peak 1 of 1 Peak Hour for Each Approach Begins at: 03:00 PM 12:45 PM 02:45 PM 03:00 PM +0 mins. 9 75 10 94 13 18 62 7 87 8 27 51
+15 mins. 10 86 109 14 17 12 43 69 10 15 45
+30 mins. 110 6 129 10 16 12 38 12 73 13 98 7 9 24 40
+45 mins. 8 13 13 5 36 20 11 105 15 13
Total Volume 40 410 42 492 60 64 42 166 75 278 48 401 50 48 96 194 % App. Total 8.1 83.3 8.5 36.1 38.6 25.3 18.7 69.3 12 25.8 24.7 49.5 PHF .769 .737 .808 .769 .652 .889 .808 .847 .750 .939 .706 .903 .625 .750 .800 .836 Adams Street Avenue 47 Auto Centre Drive
Adams Street
Right
42 Thru
410
Left
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NO. 1
City of La Quinta
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: April 7, 2026
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 20, 2026: ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO (1)
ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2024-0002, SCH# 2025050964) AND (2) APPROVE SPECIFIC PLAN 2022-0002; AND (3) INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE ZONE CHANGE 2024- 0002, AND ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2024-0002 FOR THE HIGHWAY 111 SPECIFIC PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT CODE PROJECT; CEQA: A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2024-0002, SCH# 2025050964) HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT; LOCATION: GENERALLY NORTH OF AVENUE 48, SOUTH OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY STORMWATER CHANNEL, EAST
OF WASHINGTON STREET AND WEST OF JEFFERSON STREET
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (Environmental Assessment 2024-0002, SCH# 2025050964) for the Highway 111 Specific Plan and Development Code Project.
Adopt a Resolution to approve Specific Plan 2022-0002. Move to take up Ordinance No. ___ by title and number only and waive further reading approving Zone Change 2024-0002, and Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2024-0002. Move to introduce at first reading Ordinance No. ___ approving Zone Change 2024- 0002, and Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2024-0002.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Highway 111 Corridor area (Corridor) has been a priority area for long-term planning within the City since 2018, with a Corridor study having been prepared by the Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) in 2018 and the Highway 111 Corridor Plan (2019 Corridor Plan) prepared in 2019 by Rangwala and Associates. Council authorized the preparation of a Specific Plan (SP) and Development Code (Code) for the Corridor in 2020 to further the goals of the 2019 Corridor Plan and approved a contract with GHD and Lisa Wise Consulting (LWC) to prepare the documents.
The proposed applications include a Specific Plan (SP), Zone Change (ZC), and Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA). The SP proposes to repeal and replace the 11 existing specific plans with a single, unified specific plan for the entire Corridor, implementing the 2019 Corridor Plan vision. The ZC proposes to change the commercial zoning of the Corridor from Regional Commercial, Commercial Park, and 673 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
Community Commercial to Highway 111 Mixed Use (HMU) and remove the Mixed Use Overlay and Affordable Housing Overlays, and include an Auto Oriented Development (AOD) Overlay and Active Frontage (AF) Overlay. The ZOA proposes adding a new section to Title 9 to incorporate development regulations that implement the new SP. On October 14, 2025, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed applications at a public hearing and recommended that the Council approve the applications. On November 18, 2025, Council reviewed the proposed applications at a public hearing, which was continued until January 20, 2026, to give staff time to further review the proposed Code with stakeholders and provide suggested revisions to the SP and Code if needed. Staff met with and reviewed the proposed Code with stakeholders and proposed suggested revisions to provide greater clarity and flexibility, and to attempt to address concerns of stakeholders.
On January 20, 2026, Council reviewed the proposed suggested revisions and continued the public hearing until April 7, 2026, and requested staff present the redlined Code to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation. On February 24, 2026, the Planning Commission reviewed the Code and suggested further revisions.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Corridor area is comprised of an approximate 410-acre commercial area within the City, which generates approximately 75% of the City’s sales tax revenue. The proposed SP and Code would continue to allow for commercial development in the Corridor to preserve the sales tax base.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The Corridor is located in the central portion of the City and includes properties to the north and south of Highway 111, generally between Avenue 48 on the south and the Whitewater Stormwater Channel on the north, and generally between Washington and Jefferson Streets on the west and east (Attachment 1). The Corridor has been a priority for long-term planning within the City since 2018. Planning efforts included a study prepared by the Urban Land Institute and a Corridor plan accepted by Council and Planning Commission in 2019, known as the Highway 111 Corridor Plan or 2019 Corridor Plan. This led to further planning work on the Corridor, including an overall SP and Code for the entire Corridor, as well as environmental analysis to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Work on the SP and Code project continued between 2020 and 2025, with the preparation of a market study, development strategy study, analysis of the existing code and specific plans, a draft SP, a draft Code, stakeholder outreach, and preparation and public review circulation of the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND).
To facilitate this project, an SP, ZC, and ZOA have been prepared. The SP proposes to repeal and replace the 11 existing specific plans with a single, unified SP for the entire Corridor, implementing the 2019 Corridor Plan vision. The ZC proposes to change the commercial 674 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
zoning of the Corridor from Regional Commercial (RC), Commercial Park (CP), and Community Commercial (CC) to Highway 111 Mixed Use (HMU), remove the Mixed Use Overlay and Affordable Housing Overlays, and include AOD and AF Overlays. The ZOA proposes adding a new section to Title 9 to incorporate development regulations that implement the new SP.
On October 14, 2025, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed applications at a public hearing and after hearing public testimony, unanimously recommended that the Council adopt the MND and approve the SP, ZC, and ZOA.
On November 18, 2025, Council reviewed the proposed applications at a public hearing and continued the hearing until January 20, 2026, to give staff time to further review the proposed Code with stakeholders and provide suggested changes if needed. The staff report for the November 18, 2025, meeting is available at the following link (starting on page 109):
https://www.laquintaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/51988/638996046531000000 Staff and GHD met with the team from Washington Park to discuss their concerns regarding the proposed Code and how their site integrates with it. These concerns primarily pertained to the restriction of auto-oriented uses to the AOD Overlay within 300 feet of the Highway 111 Corridor and the provision for open space on vacant pads that are developed with infrastructure, such as retention basins or parking lots.
At the January 20, 2026, Council hearing, staff reported on the stakeholder communications and presented conceptual revisions to the proposed Code. Council continued the hearing until April 7, 2026, to give staff time to prepare a redlined version of the proposed Code incorporating the conceptual revisions presented, and allow the Planning Commission to review the proposed redlines pursuant to Gov. Code Section 65857. The staff report for the January 20, 2026, Council hearing summarizes the stakeholder communications further and is available at the following link (starting on page 263):
https://www.laquintaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/52190/639045194495970000 On February 24, 2026, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed redlines; the staff report is available at the following link (starting on page 22):
https://www.laquintaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/52318/639072006891770000 Prior to the meeting, Commissioners had the opportunity to meet with the representative from the Washington Park shopping center to hear the concerns regarding auto-oriented uses and provisions for existing vacant pads within the center. At the February 24, 2026, Planning Commission meeting, several Commissioners expressed concern about restrictions on autooriented uses outside the proposed AOD Overlay and suggested extending the AOD Overlay along Washington and Jefferson Streets within the Plan area. There was also a concern with exempting uses in the AOD Overlay from building frontage requirements. Staff has prepared exhibits and revised Code text to address these, and has included them in green text with the redlined Code document (Exhibit C to the attached Ordinance). These suggested Code revisions also require revisions to the SP document, which are shown in underlined green text in Exhibit B to attached SP Resolution.
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Legal Framework
All cities, including La Quinta, derive their land-use authority from the California Constitution under what is commonly known as the “police power.” This power is broad and flexible, allowing cities to enact and enforce laws for the promotion and protection of health, safety, and general welfare related to legitimate governmental purposes, which include the city’s land use, zoning, and related licensing powers. Requirements for exercising this police power are primarily codified in the Planning and Zoning Law (Government Code Section 65000 et seq.).
This state law, among many other provisions, establishes a “hierarchy” for local government land use planning, structured from top to bottom to include (1) the general plan; (2) any specific plan(s); (3) a zoning code; (4) specific relief from the zoning code – e.g., conditional use permits or variances; (5) subdivision maps; and (6) building and similar permits.
Pursuant to Planning and Zoning Law, general plans, specific plans, and zoning codes are adopted as “legislative acts”. City councils, as the legislative bodies that adopt these “legislative acts,” have great deference and broad discretion when developing, considering, and approving them. The law recognizes that local planning and zoning involve weighing and balancing competing interests in the formulation of development policies. While specific plans and zoning codes must be consistent with the General Plan, consistency does not require compliance with all General Plan goals and policies if a specific plan and zoning code furthers some of them and does not hinder their attainment. Courts have interpreted the consistency provision as requiring a project to be “in agreement or harmony with” the terms of the applicable plan. The staff report is structured in the hierarchy described above.
Additionally, through its “police power,” a city may enact land-use regulations that could affect economic values. Absent some state authorization that would vest a right to develop a property, such as a development agreement, there is no vested right to develop or use property based on existing uses authorized under a general plan, specific plan, or zoning code.
CONCEPTUAL REVISIONS TO PROPOSED SPECIFIC PLAN AND CODE The following is a list of revisions to the proposed Code based on staff review of various projects and discussions with developers/stakeholders. These were presented to Council in January and Planning Commission in February. Revisions are shown in red text in Exhibit C of the attached Ordinance.
Clarify allowed encroachment standard for roof overhang, architectural features, and stairs/ramps.
Clarify that Image Corridor height limitations/setbacks are superseded by the HMU Zone Standards.
Allow uncovered patios (no roof) to encroach up to the sidewalk in the Active Frontage Overlay, so that the patio/dining area is an extension of the sidewalk & public realm. Update list of allowed Minor Adjustments to authorize additional flexibility for: open space, frontages, landscaping, and transparency standards. 676 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
Update terms used for consistency.
Delete all bike parking requirements since these are regulated in the Building Code, and update section cross-references, as needed.
Clarify text regarding safety fencing (e.g., fences for pools, etc.) from fence height and design restrictions; safety requirements would prevail over zoning standards. Revise frontage type(s) to account for hotel lobby and common retail entry types and adjust percentage of frontage required.
Refine "Shopfront" frontage standards to clarify measurements. Modify Open Space requirements to apply only to residential and residential mixed-use projects.
o Non-residential projects less than 3.5 acres will not trigger the open space requirement. Non-residential projects 3.5 acres and larger will trigger civic space standards.
Review and update, as needed, the applicability of large site standards to ensure subdivision of sites currently 3.5 acres or larger (as well as development of multiple individual parcels with combined acreage of 3.5 acres or larger) will comply with large site standards and the site planning process.
Planning Commission’s suggested revisions include the following, and are reflected in green text in the Code and SP.
Revise the AOD Overlay maps in the Code and SP to reflect the Planning Commission’s request to extend the AOD Overlay along Washington and Jefferson Streets. The new overlay area is outlined in green dashed boxes on Land Use Framework Concept map in the SP.
Exempt certain auto-oriented uses from building frontage requirements, including auto repair shops, private parking lots and garages as a principal use, and new and used vehicle sales and leasing shops.
ALTERNATIVES
Council may approve the Specific Plan and Development Code with all presented redlines (incorporating green and red text), approve without the Planning Commission’s suggested revisions (incorporating only red text), or continue the public hearing to a later date for further discussion if more information is requested.
Prepared by: Cheri Flores, Planning Manager
Approved by: David Newell, Design and Development Director Attachment: 1. Vicinity Map
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026 – XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION (EA2024-0002, SCH#
2025050964) FOR A SPECIFIC PLAN TO REPEAL AND
REPLACE EXISTING SPECIFIC PLANS, ZONE CHANGE
TO THE HIGHWAY 111 MIXED USE ZONE, AND ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ADD CHAPTER 9.105 TO
THE MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE HIGHWAY 111
CORRIDOR AREA TO FACILITATE THE HIGHWAY 111
SPECIFIC PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT CODE
CASE NUMBER:
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2024-0002
PROJECT: HIGHWAY 111 SPECIFIC PLAN AND
DEVELOPMENT CODE
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on April 7, 2026, hold a continued Public Hearing to consider approval of the Highway 111 Specific Plan and Development Code for properties within the Highway 111 Corridor Area, generally located north of Avenue 48, south of the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel, east of Washington Street, and west of Jefferson Street; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on February 24, 2026, consider the revised Development Code at City Council’s direction and suggested additional revisions to the Development Code and Specific Plan for City Council consideration; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on January 20, 2026, previously hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the Highway 111 Specific Plan and Development Code and continued the Public Hearing to allow additional time for staff to prepare the revised Development Code and present to Planning Commission for their review of the proposed revisions; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on November 18, 2025, previously hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the Highway 111 Specific Plan and Development Code and continued the Public Hearing to a date certain to allow additional time for staff to further review the proposed Development Code with stakeholders and provide suggested revisions to the Specific Plan and Development Code if needed; and
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026 – XXX
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2024-0002
PROJECT: HIGHWAY 111 SPECIFIC PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT CODE LOCATION: HIGHWAY 111 AREA BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND JEFFERSON STREETS APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
ADOPTED: APRIL 7, 2026
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WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a public hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on October 29, 2025, as prescribed by the Municipal Code and California Government Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to all property owners within the project area and within a 500-ft radius of the project area and emailed or mailed to other interested parties who have requested notification relating to the project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on October 14, 2025, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing and recommended City Council approval of the Environmental Assessment (Planning Commission Resolution 2025- 010), Specific Plan, Zone Change, and Zoning Ordinance Amendment (Planning Commission Resolution 2025-011); and
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, the City Council did make the following mandatory findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act to justify adoption of Environmental Assessment 2024-0002 (SCH# 2025050964) [Exhibit A]:
1. The proposed project will not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number, or restrict the range of rare or endangered plants or animals, or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory. Potential impacts can be mitigated to be less than significant levels with the implementation of mitigation measures.
2. The proposed project will not result in impacts that are individually limited or cumulatively considerable when considering planned or proposed development in the immediate vicinity. Potential impacts can be mitigated to be less than significant levels.
3. The proposed project will not have environmental effects that will adversely affect the human population, either directly or indirectly. Potential impacts can be mitigated to be less than significant levels.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the Findings of the City Council in this case.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026 – XXX
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2024-0002
PROJECT: HIGHWAY 111 SPECIFIC PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT CODE LOCATION: HIGHWAY 111 AREA BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND JEFFERSON STREETS APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
ADOPTED: APRIL 7, 2026
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SECTION 2. That the City Council has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration (Environmental Assessment 2024-0002, SCH# 2025050964) and finds that Specific Plan 2022-0002, Zone Change 2024-0002, and Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2024- 0002 are consistent with the analysis therein and all environmental impacts can be mitigated to less than significant levels [Exhibit A].
SECTION 3. That it does hereby adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (Environmental Assessment 2024-0002, SCH# 2025050964) for the reasons set forth in this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of La Quinta City Council, held on April 7, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
________________________
LINDA EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
_________________________
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026 – XXX
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2024-0002
PROJECT: HIGHWAY 111 SPECIFIC PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT CODE LOCATION: HIGHWAY 111 AREA BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND JEFFERSON STREETS APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
ADOPTED: APRIL 7, 2026
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________
WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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Highway 111 Corridor
Specific Plan
Final IS/MND
City of La Quinta
1 October 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2024-0002
PROJECT: HIGHWAY 111 SPECIFIC PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT CODE
EXHIBIT A
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan
Final IS/MND
Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan
EA2024-0002
SP2022-0002
ZC2024-0002
ZOA2024-0002
CIP #2019-05
This document has been prepared by:
City of La Quinta
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92247-1504
In collaboration with:
320 Goddard, #200
Irvine, CA 92618, United States
T 949-648-5200 | E [email protected] | ghd.com
October 2025
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan i
Table of Contents
1 Project Information.......................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 CEQA Requirements ........................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Project Background ..........................................................................................................1-2
1.3 Project Location and Existing Setting ...............................................................................1-3
1.4 Project Description............................................................................................................1-3
1.5 Required Agency Approvals .............................................................................................1-7
1.6 Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program ................................................................1-8
1.7 Tribal Consultation............................................................................................................1-8
1.8 Project Figures..................................................................................................................1-9 2 Environmental Factors Potentially Affected ..............................................................................2-1 3 Environmental Analysis...............................................................................................................3-1
3.1 Aesthetics .........................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Agriculture and Forest Resources ....................................................................................3-5
3.3 Air Quality .........................................................................................................................3-7
3.4 Biological Resources ......................................................................................................3-12
3.5 Cultural Resources .........................................................................................................3-51
3.6 Energy Resources ..........................................................................................................3-57
3.7 Geology and Soils...........................................................................................................3-59
3.8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions ...........................................................................................3-65
3.9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials .................................................................................3-68
3.10 Hydrology and Water Quality..........................................................................................3-74
3.11 Land Use and Planning ..................................................................................................3-80
3.12 Mineral Resources..........................................................................................................3-83
3.13 Noise...............................................................................................................................3-84
3.14 Population and Housing..................................................................................................3-88
3.15 Public Services ...............................................................................................................3-90
3.16 Recreation ......................................................................................................................3-94
3.17 Transportation.................................................................................................................3-96
3.18 Tribal Cultural Resources .............................................................................................3-101
3.19 Utilities and Service Systems .......................................................................................3-106
3.20 Wildfire..........................................................................................................................3-112
3.21 Mandatory Findings of Significance..............................................................................3-115 4 References ....................................................................................................................................4-1 5 Report Preparers ..........................................................................................................................5-1
5.1 City of La Quinta ...............................................................................................................5-1
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan ii Table index
Table 1.1. Development Areas..................................................................................................................................1-4 Table 1.2. Draft Development Scenarios: Development Yield..................................................................................1-5 Table 1.3. Draft Development Scenarios: Land Use.................................................................................................1-6 Table 1.4. Draft Development Scenarios: Development Intensity.............................................................................1-6 Table 1.5. Draft Development Scenarios: Housing Details .......................................................................................1-6 Table 3.1. Potential for Special Status Plants to Occur in the Project Area............................................................3-22 Table 3.2. Potential for Special Status Animals to Occur in the Project Area.........................................................3-29 Table 3.3. Consistency analysis between Specific Plan and City GHG Plan .........................................................3-66 Table 3.4. Loudness Impact on Subjective Perception ...........................................................................................3-85 Table 3.5. Current and Future City Projects..........................................................................................................3-116 Figure index
Figure 1-1. Project Vicinity.........................................................................................................................................1-9 Figure 1-2. Current and Potential Development Areas ...........................................................................................1-10 Figure 1-3. Development Moderate Scenario .........................................................................................................1-11 Figure 1-4. Development Max Scenario..................................................................................................................1-12 Appendices
Appendix A Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) Appendix B Biological Resources
Appendix C Cultural Resources
Appendix D Public and Agency Comments
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Acronyms and Abbreviations
City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan iii Acronyms and Abbreviations
Term Definition
AAQS Ambient Air Quality Standards
AB 32 Assembly Bill 32
AB 52 Assembly Bill 52
ADN Adams & Dune Palms North
ADS Adams & Dune Palms South
AQMP Air Quality Management Plan
ARD Archaeological Resources Directory
BERD Built Environment Resource Directory
BMP best management practice
Burrtec Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services, LLC
CAC California Energy Commission
Cal/OSHA California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Caltrans California Department of Transportation
CARB California Air Resources Board
CC Community Commercial
CDFW California Department of Fish and Wildlife
CDFW FP CDFW Fully Protected (Animal)
CDFW SSC CDFW Species of Special Concern
CDFW WL CDFW Watch List
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CESA California Endangered Species Act
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act CERT Community Emergency Response Team
CGP General Construction Permit
CHRIS California Historical Resources Inventory System
CIP Capital Improvement Plan
City City of La Quinta
CN Neighborhood Commercial
CNDDB California Natural Diversity Database
Corridor Highway 111 Corridor
CP Commercial Park
CR Regional Commercial
CRHR California Register of Historic Resources
CUPA Certified Unified Program Agency
CV Coachella Valley
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Acronyms and Abbreviations
City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan iv Term Definition
CVCC Coachella Valley Conservation Commission
CVMSHCP Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan CVSC Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel
CVWD Coachella Valley Water District
dB decibels
dBA A-weighted decibels
DGS (California) Department of General Services
DIF Development Impact Fee
DJN Dune Palms & Jefferson North
DJS Dune Palms & Jefferson South
DOC (California) Department of Conservation
DPS Distinct population segment
DSA Development Strategy Area
DTSC (California) Department of Toxic Substances Control DU Dwelling Unit
EIC Eastern Information Center
EIR Environmental Impact Report
EOP (City of La Quinta) Emergency Operations Plan
FAR floor area ratio
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Act
FGC (California) Fish and Game Code
FHWA Federal Highway Administration
GC General Commercial
General Plan City of La Quinta 2035 General Plan
GHG Plan Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan
GSF gross square feet
HCP Habitat Conservation Plan
HMBEP Hazardous Materials Business Emergency Plan
HMU Highway 111 Mixed Use
HWMP Hazardous Waste Management Plan
IID Imperial Irrigation District
IS Initial Study
IS/MND Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
LDMF Local Development Mitigation Fee
LHMP Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
LST Localized Significance Threshold
LUST Leaking Underground Storage Tank
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Acronyms and Abbreviations
City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan v
Term Definition
MBTA Migratory Bird Treaty Act
mgd million gallons per day
MMRP Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program
MND Mitigated Negative Declaration
MU mixed use
NAC noise abatement criterion
NAHC Native American Heritage Commission
NCCP Natural Community Conservation Plan
ND Negative Declaration
NFHL National Flood Hazard Layer
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NPS National Park Service
NRHP National Register of Historic Places
NWI National Wetlands Inventory
OHP (California) Office of Historic Preservation
OPR (Governor’s) Office of Planning & Research
OS Open Space
PMP Pavement Management Plan
PRC Public Resources Code
PRMMP Paleontological Resources Monitoring and Mitigation Plan Project Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan (see also, Specific Plan) RCFC Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District RCFD Riverside County Fire Department
RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
RCSD Riverside County Sheriff's Department
RM Medium Density Residential
RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board
SB 100 Senate Bill 100
SB 18 Senate Bill 18
SB 375 Senate Bill 375
SCAG Southern California Association of Governments
SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District
SCTCA Southern California Tribal Chairman Association
sf square feet
SLF Sacred Lands File
SNC Sensitive Natural Community
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Acronyms and Abbreviations
City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan vi Term Definition
SoCalGas Southern California Gas Company
SPCC Spill Prevention Countermeasure Contingency
Specific Plan Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan (see also, Project) SRA Sensitive Receptor Area
SSAB Salton Sea Air Basin
SWPPP Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board
TAZ Traffic Analysis Zone
USACE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
USFWS U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
USGS U.S. Geological Survey
UWMP Urban Water Management Plan
VMT vehicle miles travelled
WAN Washington & Adams North
WAS Washington & Adams South
WDID Waste Discharge ID Number
WEAP Workers Environmental Awareness Program
WG West Gateway
WQMP Water Quality Management Plan
WUI Wildland-Urban Interface
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Project Information
City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 1-1 1 Project Information
Project Title Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan
EA2024-0002
CIP 2019-05
Lead Agency Name & Address City of La Quinta
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92247-1504
Contact Person & Phone Number Danny Castro
Design and Development Director
City of La Quinta
(760) 777-7000
Project Location Located along the Highway 111 Corridor within the City of La Quinta, Riverside County
General Plan Land Use Designation General Commercial
Zoning CR (Regional Commercial), CC (Community Commercial), CP (Commercial Park), RM (Medium Density Residential)
1.1 CEQA Requirements
This project is subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The lead agency is City of La Quinta (City). The purpose of this Initial Study (IS) is to provide a basis for deciding whether to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), or a Negative Declaration (ND). This IS is intended to satisfy the requirements of the CEQA (Public Resources Code, Div 13, Sec 21000-21177) and the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sec 15000-15387). CEQA encourages lead agencies and applicants to modify their projects to avoid significant adverse impacts.
Section 15063(d) of the State CEQA Guidelines states the content requirements of an IS as follows:
1. A description of the project including the location of the project;
2. An identification of the environmental setting;
3. An identification of environmental effects by use of a checklist, matrix, or other method, provided that entries on a checklist or other form are briefly explained to indicate that there is some evidence to support the entries;
4. A discussion of the ways to mitigate the significant effects identified, if any;
5. An examination of whether the project would be consistent with existing zoning, plans, and other applicable land use controls; and
6. The name of the person or persons who prepared or participated in the IS.
Environmental Analysis Methodology
The State CEQA Guidelines present several “Special Situations” that include unique requirements for environmental evaluation. Section 15183 discusses “Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning.” Subsection (a) states, “CEQA mandates that projects which are consistent with the development density established by existing zoning, community plan, or general plan policies for which an EIR was certified shall not require additional environmental review, except as might be necessary to examine whether there are project-specific significant effects which are peculiar to the project or its site. 690 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 1-2 This streamlines the review of such projects and reduces the need to prepare repetitive environmental studies.” This project is consistent with the City’s current 2035 General Plan, which is included in Section 4, References.
The proposed Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan would enable proposed future projects to consider this impact analysis when evaluating their potential environmental impacts. Where sufficiently addressed herein, future development may be considered “within the scope” of this environmental analysis. As a programmatic-level document, however, this CEQA analysis is not anticipated to provide sufficient detail to fully address the project-specific impacts of all future development. Indeed, it is anticipated that additional environmental technical studies or CEQA documentation may be needed for future projects once sufficient details are known. In such cases, the necessary environmental studies and documentation may be conducted at the time of proposal. It is anticipated that CEQA compliance for future projects would be tiered from this document.
1.2 Project Background
The City is preparing a Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan (hereinafter “Specific Plan” or “Project”) and Highway 111 Development Code to facilitate the establishment of Highway 111 as a vibrant mixed-use corridor. The Highway 111 Corridor (Corridor) consists of a roughly two-mile stretch of businesses, mostly retail, located along the La Quinta portion of Highway 111, between Washington and Jefferson Streets.
Approximately 75% of the City’s sales tax is generated in the Corridor. The Specific Plan is intended to guide the orderly development and redevelopment of local infrastructure, businesses, and housing within the Corridor. The City intends that these improvements would provide a unifying blueprint for one interconnected space to shop, live, work, and play, accessible via Highway 111, the Coachella Valley (CV) Link, and other multi-use paths. The Highway 111 Development Code is a land use policy that establishes development standards for the Corridor's expansion, incorporating location-specific guidelines like active frontage, and offering detailed information on qualifying uses, as well as additional requirements and permissions for future growth. The CV Link is a 40-mile pathway providing access to pedestrians, bicyclists, and low-speed electric vehicles on a dual pathway that runs mostly parallel to Highway 111 along the Whitewater Wash just north of the Project area. This regional pathway connects Palm Springs to Thermal and is expected to draw 13,500-16,000 users annually (City of La Quinta, 2019).
Population growth anticipated by the Specific Plan is assumed to be captured within the City’s current General Plan; however, the new Specific Plan would supersede and effectively replace existing Specific Plans that were previously adopted within the Project vicinity. Previously adopted Specific Plans are as follows:
• SP 1987-011 Washington Park
• SP 1989-014 111 La Quinta Center
• SP 1996-027 Jefferson Plaza
• SP 1996-028 Dune Palms Center
• SP 1997-029 Centre at La Quinta
• SP 1999-036 La Quinta Corporate Center
• SP 2000-043 Point Happy
• SP 2000-047 La Quinta Court
• SP 2003-066 The Pavilion
• SP 2005-075 Komar Desert Center
• SP 2008-085 Coral Mountain Apartments
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 1-3 Additional details regarding population growth are provided in Section 1.4 below.
This Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) has been prepared in accordance with CEQA to provide a programmatic-level review of potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan.
1.3 Project Location and Existing Setting
The Specific Plan project area is located along Highway 111 within the City of La Quinta, which is in the County of Riverside. The City is located in the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains in the Coachella Valley. The Valley extends about 45 miles southeast from the San Gorgonio Pass to the northern shore of the Salton Sea and the neighboring Imperial Valley. Cities in the vicinity of La Quinta include the cities of Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and Indio, among others.
The Project area encompasses just over approximately 410 acres (~0.64 square miles) of the Highway 111 Corridor spanning from approximately Washington Street on the west end to Jefferson Street on the east; and from the Whitewater flood control channel on the north to Avenue 47, and Vista Coralina Lane on the south.
Development along Highway 111 in the Project area comprises a mix of uses, principally commercial (e.g., big box retail, strip center, grocery, restaurants, auto dealers) and large surface parking lots. Some residential uses are located to the south. There are a few vacant parcels scattered throughout the Project area. Landscaping consists of street trees and other ornamental xeriscape. Transportation facilities are largely improved with a full street network, curbs and sidewalks, and crosswalks at major intersections.
Figure 1-1, Project Vicinity, presents the Project area within the context of the City. Figure 1-2, Current and Potential Development Areas, presents the Highway 111 Corridor within the City and outlines the seven development areas along the corridor.
1.4 Project Description
Purpose
The proposed Specific Plan provides guidance for implementing development within the Project area. The draft Specific Plan is available for public review by contacting the City of La Quinta Design and Development Department.
As noted above, the Specific Plan is consistent with the City’s current 2035 General Plan (hereinafter “General Plan”) and furthers the objectives of the General Plan by providing a more detailed planning document for development of specific sites and streetscape improvements. This Specific Plan is intended to provide a comprehensive development approach for Highway 111 focused on public connectivity, mixeduse development, and enhanced transportation options. Introduction of mixed-use development is essential for the future of the Highway 111 Corridor. By combining commercial, residential, and recreational spaces, the Highway 111 Corridor is intended to become a vibrant urban environment that encourages economic growth and enhances the quality of life. Integration of pedestrian-friendly pathways and dedicated bike lanes, for example, would ensure seamless connectivity between residential areas, commerce, and cultural hubs, fostering a more engaged and active community. The Highway 111 Corridor is currently heavily vehicle-centric, and this Specific Plan aims to promote public accessibility through residential and retail densification and introduction of more compatible land uses to improve the Corridor’s urban landscape. This holistic development approach is anticipated to revitalize the region and serve as a catalyst for urban renewal and community well-being.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 1-4 The City of La Quinta Municipal Code sets forth site-specific standards and regulations that govern the size, shape, and type of use that would occur in accordance with the proposed Project. The proposed Specific Plan is intended to be built out over the course of 20 to 25 years. Economically feasible buildout under the Specific Plan could result in the following additional square footages (sf):
• Residential: 1,464,000 to 1,837,000 sf
• Retail: 107,000 to 194,000 sf
• Office: 82,000 sf
• Hotel: 150,000 to 250,000 sf
Population
In 2020, La Quinta's permanent population was estimated to be 40,660 individuals. However, during the winter months, the seasonal population swells with an estimated additional 10,000 individuals, marking a 25% increase in the City's total population during that period (City of La Quinta, 2022). Population growth is expected to rise along the Highway 111 Corridor over the next two decades and beyond. This Specific Plan aligns with the objectives of the City’s General Plan, which prioritizes mixed-use development while promoting seamless public connectivity and optimal land use to accommodate future generations.
Embracing this growth is advantageous as it enables a more efficient and sustainable utilization of space, enhancing the accessibility of amenities and services for residents while promoting economic vitality and community engagement.
Furthermore, this Specific Plan aligns with the City’s General Plan Housing Element Goal H1: Provide opportunities that meet the diverse needs of the City’s existing and projected population (City of La Quinta, 2022). The proposed densification along the Highway 111 Corridor aims to offer enhanced and abundant housing options, including urban housing options, to accommodate an expanding population. This Specific Plan would repurpose areas that were formerly underutilized, such as parking lots and large-scale retail establishments, transforming them into vibrant residential spaces with pedestrian-friendly uses. By maximizing the potential of these previously inefficiently utilized areas, the Project not only addresses the pressing need for housing but also revitalizes the urban landscape, fostering a more dynamic and sustainable community environment.
Development Strategy Areas
The proposed Specific Plan establishes seven Development Strategy Areas (DSAs), which provide a vision for future land uses, development standards, and design guidelines as envisioned by the City. The seven DSAs, and their development focus, are provided in Table 1.1.
Table 1.1. Development Areas
Development Strategy Area Development Focus
West Gateway No changes proposed
Washington & Adams North (WAN) Lifestyle Center + Retail Retrofit Live, Work, Play Walkable Neighborhood
Washington & Adams South (WAS) Market Rate Urban Housing Urban Housing
Adams & Dune Palms North (ADN) Urban Housing + Community Use 693 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 1-5 Development Strategy Area Development Focus
Adams & Dune Palms South (ADS) Centre at La Quinta
Business Hotel Cluster
Urban Housing
Dune Palms & Jefferson North (DJN) Urban Housing + Auto-Oriented Retail Dune Palms & Jefferson South (DJS) Creative Retail + Senior Living Project Development Scenarios
Two development scenarios are proposed within each of the seven DSAs:
• Moderate “Residential” Scenario
• Max “Mixed Use” Scenario
Table 1.2, Draft Development Scenarios: Development Yield, presents the Moderate and Max scenarios as a side-by-side comparison of development yield, land use, development intensity, and housing details that could occur within each DSA with implementation of the proposed Specific Plan. Numbers represent additional uses compared to existing conditions.
A detailed breakdown of Moderate and Max development scenarios in each of the seven DSAs is shown in Figures 1-3 and 1-4.
Table 1.2. Draft Development Scenarios: Development Yield Building Gross Square Feet Moderate Scenario Max Scenario Current Demand Residential (Total) 1,464,000 1,837,000 999,600
Single Use Residential 1,464,000 540,000
Mixed Use Residential 1,297,000
Retail (Total) 107,000 194,000 190,262
Single Use Retail 107,000 68,000
Mixed Use Retail 126,000
Mixed Use (Total) 1,423,000
Office 82,000 82,000 81,025
Hotel 150,000 250,000 180,000
Total Development 1,803,000 2,363,000
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 1-6 Table 1.3. Draft Development Scenarios: Land Use
Acres Moderate
Scenario
Max
Scenario
Land Portion
Residential (Single Use) 67.75 26.13 61.0% 23.5%
Retail (Single Use) 22.31 18.70 20.1% 16.8%
Mixed Use 45.23 0.0% 40.7%
Office 7.99 7.99 7.2% 7.2%
Hotel 9.49 9.49 8.5% 8.5%
New Public Right-of-Way 3.55 3.55 3.2% 3.2%
Total Land 111.08 111.08 100.0% 100.0%
Table 1.4. Draft Development Scenarios: Development Intensity Average FAR by Land Use Moderate Scenario Max Scenario Highest FAR Residential (Single Use) 0.50 0.47 0.88
Retail (Single Use) 0.11 0.08 0.29
Mixed Use 0.72 0.96
Office 0.24 0.24 0.40
Hotel 0.36 0.60 1.11
Total Land 0.38 0.50
Table 1.5. Draft Development Scenarios: Housing Details Dwelling Units / Keys Moderate Scenario Max Scenario Highest FAR Housing Units (Total) 1,000 1,600 833
Single Use Units 1,000 383
Mixed Use Units 1,217
Affordable Units (Total) 703 783 -
Low Income / Very Low Inc 520 520 515
Moderate Income 183 263 140
Hotel Keys 300 550 450
Average DU/Ac Moderate Scenario Max Scenario
Housing Intensity (District Ave) 14.76 22.42
Single Use Units 14.76 14.66
Mixed Use Units None 26.91
Housing Max Intensity 34.00 34.00
Housing Min Intensity 7.53 7.53
Housing Min Intensity (New) 9.00 11.08
Average Unit Size (GSF/DU) Moderate Scenario Max Scenario 75% Efficiency Housing Units (Total) 1,464 1,148 1,098 861
Single Use Units 1,464 1,410 1,098 1,057
Mixed Use Units 1,066 799
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 1-7 Highway 111 Development Code
The Highway 111 Development Code will govern land development along the Corridor and is designed to achieve consistent and aesthetically pleasing urban environments by prioritizing physical structure over the strict exclusion of land uses. Unlike traditional zoning codes, which focus mainly on dictating permitted land uses and activity levels, the Highway 111 Development Code concentrates on ensuring that buildings harmonize with their surroundings, allowing for a more diverse mix of activities within them. The Highway 111 Development Code seeks to integrate key land use and urban form objectives into adaptive development policies under the Highway 111 Mixed Use (HMU) Zone.
These policies promote active frontages, where building facades engage with the street to create a vibrant pedestrian environment with visible goods, services, and activities. At the same time, the code emphasizes designing future development – whether new, infill, or replacement – to coexist harmoniously with existing auto-oriented uses along the Corridor, ensuring the continued presence of commercial activities like drivethru establishments. Additionally, the code proposes a pedestrian-friendly block street network that supports mixed-use, townhomes, and retail developments, encouraging off-street paths and using roadways from signalized or roundabout intersections as access points and anchors for the block network.
This approach ensures that new developments align with the desired character and vision of a neighborhood or community.
Implementing the Highway 111 Development Code in the Highway 111 HMU Zone would enhance the community by offering clear guidelines that govern the visual aspects of development, ensuring a cohesive aesthetic and harmonious atmosphere while simplifying and expediting the development process. By focusing on the physical form and design of development, rather than simply regulating land use, the Highway 111 Development Code will support the creation of walkable, diverse neighborhoods that reflect the unique character and identity of each community.
1.5 Required Agency Approvals
The City’s approval of the proposed Specific Plan would not require any permits or approvals by other public agencies. Actions subsequent to the Specific Plan that support implementation of the General Plan may require permits or approvals by other public agencies. The following permits and/or approvals will be conducted concurrently with the proposed Specific Plan:
• City of La Quinta –Zone Change and Development Code Update (Zoning Ordinance Amendment).
Future implementation of development proposed by the Specific Plan may require the following approvals:
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (applicable to fill within jurisdictional waterways and wetlands).
• State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) – Construction General Permit and Storm Water Pollution and Prevention Plan (SWPPP, applicable to certain construction activities greater than one acre in disturbance).
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) – Biological Opinion or Letter of Concurrence, for Endangered Species Act consultation (applicable to activities that adversely affect federally listed species).
• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) – Encroachment Permit (applicable to activities that encroach within state highway facilities).
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) – Development Services permits and approvals for domestic water connections and Encroachment Permits for work within CVWD Right-of-Way. 696 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 1-8
1.6 Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program
The Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program (MMRP) for this IS/MND is included in Appendix A. The MMRP includes a summary of all mitigation measures and description(s) of how each mitigation measure would be implemented to ensure all potential impacts associated with the Project or future development projects would result in a less than significant environmental impact.
1.7 Tribal Consultation
CEQA requires that lead agencies determine whether a proposed Project would have a significant effect on tribal cultural resources. The CEQA Guidelines define tribal cultural resources as: (1) a site, feature, place, cultural landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American Tribe that is listed or eligible for listing on the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR), or on a local register of historical resources as defined in PRC Section 5020.1(k); or (2) a resource determined by the Lead Agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant according to the historical register criteria in PRC Section 5024.1(c), and considering the significance of the resource to a California Native American Tribe.
Pursuant to Senate Bill 18 (SB 18), prior to the adoption or any amendment of a city or county’s general plan, proposed on or after March 1, 2005, the city or county shall conduct consultations with California Native American Tribes that are on the contact list maintained by the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) for the purpose of preserving or mitigating impacts to places, features, and objects described in Sections 5097.9 and 5097.995 of the Public Resources Code (PRC) that are located within the city or county’s jurisdiction.
Similarly, pursuant to Assembly Bill 52 (AB 52), the CEQA Lead Agency for any project for which a Notice of Preparation, Notice of Mitigated Negative Declaration, or Notice of Negative Declaration is filed on or after July 1, 2015, must provide notification to tribes that may be traditionally and culturally affiliated to the geographic area where the project is located. The City conducted concurrent SB 18 and AB 52 consultation. Seventeen Native American Tribes were contacted, pursuant to the list acquired from the NAHC, and PRC § 21080.3.1 and Chapter 532 Statutes of 2014 (i.e., AB 52), as part of preparing this environmental review document. Refer to Section 3.18, Tribal Cultural Resources, for additional information.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 1-9
1.8 Project Figures
Figure 1-1. Project Vicinity
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 1-10 Figure 1-2. Current and Potential Development Areas
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 1-11 Figure 1-3. Development Moderate Scenario
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 1-12 Figure 1-4. Development Max Scenario
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Environmental Factors Potentially Affected
City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 2-1 2 Environmental Factors Potentially Affected
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a “Potentially Significant Impact” as indicated by the checklist on the following pages:
Aesthetics Greenhouse Gas Emissions Public Services
Agricultural & Forestry Resources Hazards & Hazardous Materials Recreation Air Quality Hydrology & Water Quality Transportation
Biological Resources Land Use & Planning Tribal Cultural Resources Cultural Resources Mineral Resources Utilities & Service Systems Energy Noise Wildfire
Geology & Soils Population & Housing Mandatory Findings of Significance DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION would be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there would not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION would be prepared.
I find that the proposed MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a “potentially significant impact” or “potentially significant unless mitigated” impact on the environment, but at least one effect: (1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and (2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a “potentially significant impact” or “potentially significant unless mitigated” impact on the environment, but at least one effect: (1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and (2) has been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. _______________________________ ____________________
Cheri Flores, City of La Quinta Date
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-1 3 Environmental Analysis
3.1 Aesthetics
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less-thanSignificant w/
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
Except as provided in Public Resources Code Section 21099, would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic
vista? ✓
b) Substantially damage scenic resources,
including, but not limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a
state scenic highway?
✓
c) In non-urbanized areas, substantially degrade
the existing visual character or quality of public
view of the site and its surroundings? (Public
Views are those that are experienced from
publicly accessible vantage point). If the project
is in an urbanized area, would the project
conflict with applicable zoning and other
regulations governing scenic quality?
✓
d) Create a new source of substantial light or
glare which would adversely affect day or
nighttime views in the area?
✓
Existing Aesthetic
There are no adopted scenic vistas within the Project area. La Quinta is a desert resort city situated in Riverside County, California. Positioned between Indian Wells and Indio, California, it is one of the nine cities comprising the scenic Coachella Valley (CV), with vistas of the Little San Bernardino, Santa Rosa, and San Jacinto Mountains. Views of the Indio Hills and other scenic hilly regions are present from various locations within the City. The La Quinta General Plan land use designation for the Highway 111 Corridor is General Commercial (GC), and consists of a mix of retail stores, office spaces, restaurants, and serviceoriented establishments (City of La Quinta, 2022). The Highway 111 Corridor contains a mix of zoning including Regional Commercial (CR), Community Commercial (CC), Commercial Park (CP) and Medium Density Residential (RM).
While the construction of new buildings and structures within the City may potentially obstruct views of the surrounding natural landscape, the policies outlined in the Community Development, Land Use, Circulation, and Natural Resources sections of the City of La Quinta 2035 General Plan are designed to mitigate such impacts (City of La Quinta, 2022). These policies mandate that any future development carefully consider the preservation of scenic vistas and resources. By integrating these considerations, the City ensures that both growth and environmental stewardship are balanced, maintaining the aesthetic appeal and natural beauty of the area for future generations. This approach not only supports sustainable urban planning but also enhances the quality of life for all residents by preserving the visual access to nature amidst urban expansion.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-2 Furthermore, the implementation of the Highway 111 Development Code along the Highway 111 Corridor would prioritize the physical form of buildings and public spaces over strict land use categories. As previously described in Section 1.4, the Highway 111 Development Code is an aesthetic-focused approach to development and land use planning. By emphasizing the design, scale, and appearance of buildings within a specific area, the Highway 111 Development Code seeks to create cohesive and visually appealing communities that reflect the character and identity of the region. This approach will ensure that new construction along the Highway 111 Corridor aligns with the area's vision for growth and preserves its unique character.
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? Less than Significant Impact: A scenic vista can be described as a picturesque scene of open space with little or no intrusions. The Project encompasses various enhancements to the public infrastructure in order to provide a more suitable environment for commercial enterprises to operate and serve the community, residential, and hotel space, as well as streetscape beautification and other improvements to public rightsof-way, sidewalks, and public open spaces. The Specific Plan outlines proposed urban design concepts that showcase the planned streetscape and community improvements within the Project area.
The Project aims to improve the accessibility, function, and aesthetic of the Highway 111 Corridor, providing a lasting community benefit. A guiding principle of the City of La Quinta’s General Plan is that it remains a resort-oriented community, which ensures maintenance and improvements of opportunities for La Quinta to be recognized as a top resort and recreation destination (City of La Quinta, 2022). As a resort destination, aesthetics are key and would be ideally improved upon with this proposed Project. Should the Project utilize the Moderate scenario, impacts on public scenic views would be less than significant as the existing aesthetic and scenery along the Highway 111 Corridor contains solely mixed commercial use parcels. The corridor has limited land uses other than commercial (i.e., residential, office, and hotel) as well as improved pedestrian and bicycle accessibility. The Moderate Scenario would also utilize lower density development, thus reducing potential impacts on scenic resources. Should the Project utilize the Max Scenario, impacts on scenic vistas may be slightly more than the Moderate Scenario as it would consist of greater density development and increased pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Nonetheless, impacts to public views and the surrounding environment would be less than significant.
Depending on the parcel/region of the Project area, the views of the Little San Bernardino, Santa Rosa, and San Jacinto mountains may differ. Views of these mountain ranges may be partially blocked/impeded by the new development along the corridor. The Municipal Code of the City includes standards for development to protect the aesthetic quality of the City, while providing reasonable opportunities for businesses and commercial development (City of La Quinta, 2022). The Project would comply with the City of La Quinta General Plan and Municipal Code as it relates to the surrounding aesthetic and sense of community. The Specific Plan aims to improve the look and feel of the Highway 111 Corridor by redeveloping big-box retail stores with a more livable and walkable multi-use community, as appropriate. In doing so, future development along the Highway 111 Corridor would better align with the principles of the City’s General Plan Open Space (OS) Goal OS-3: Preservation of scenic resources as vital contributors to the City’s economic health and overall quality of life (City of La Quinta, 2022). Although the redevelopment of the Highway 111 Corridor may result in changes to the current aesthetic of the region (e.g., big-box retail, large asphalt parking lots), impacts are anticipated to improve the function of the corridor and overall community quality of life. Impacts are anticipated to be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-3 b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? No Impact: The proposed Project area is the Highway 111 Corridor, which spans from approximately the intersection of Highway 111 and Washington Street on the west end to Jefferson Street on the east. This section of Highway 111 is not designated or eligible as a scenic resource by the California State Scenic Highway System.
According to Caltrans, the nearest eligible State Scenic Highway is 7.4 miles west of the Project area, along Highway 111 at the intersection of Monterey Avenue, Route 74, and Highway 111. From this point up until Interstate 10, Highway 111 is designated “Eligible” as a State Scenic Highway. Route 74 is an Officially Designated Scenic Highway in California. However, the proposed Project would not affect these Highways, or enter a State Scenic Highway, nor would it interfere with or substantially damage scenic resources or historic buildings within a State Scenic Highway. As such, no impacts to scenic resources are anticipated.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
c) In non-urbanized areas, substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public view of the site and its surroundings? (Public Views are those that are experienced from publicly accessible vantage point). If the project is in an urbanized area, would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality? No Impact: The area surrounding Highway 111 relevant to the Specific Plan is already an urbanized environment. Proposed development scenarios do not conflict with the applicable zoning designation and regulations. In the Land Use Element of the General Plan, the Highway 111 Corridor is encouraged to become a mixed-use overlay district as defined in the City’s Municipal Code (City of La Quinta, 2024a). The purpose of a mixed-use (MU) area is to provide opportunities for multifamily residential development in combination with commercial and/or office development in a cohesive and integrated manner (City of La Quinta, 2024a). The Specific Plan would encourage and implement this and there is no conflict with applicable zoning and regulations governing scenic quality, therefore no impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
Less than Significant Impact: The proposed Specific Plan area development is intended to transform the current landscape, dominated by big-box retail and expansive asphalt parking lots, into a vibrant, wellconnected urban space. This is designed to optimize land use by incorporating a diverse mix of upgraded retail options and dining, moving away from the one-dimensional shopping experience currently offered.
The proposed Specific Plan area development, while introducing new sources of daytime glare and nighttime illumination, is carefully designed to enhance views, rather than expand the amount of light pollution. This development strategy focuses on utilizing lighting technologies that are energy-efficient and/or designed to minimize unnecessary glare. Future development facilitated by the Specific Plan may include low-impact lighting fixtures and reflective surfaces that are designed to reduce brightness, which would enhance visual comfort and safety without contributing to light pollution. This approach ensures that lighting serves both functional and decorative purposes, enriching the City’s character at night and improving navigability and security for the community.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-4 Furthermore, future development would adhere to the policies and regulations outlined in the General Plan as well as the City Municipal Code. Policy LU-2.3 in the Land Use Element of the General Plan states that the City’s outdoor lighting ordinance would be maintained. Section 9.100.150, Outdoor Lighting of the City’s Municipal Code, states that its purpose is to set the standards for allowing adequate energy efficient lighting for public safety while minimizing adverse effects (City of La Quinta, 2022). Complying with the designated policies would require that new light sources introduced along the Highway 111 Corridor be appropriately shielded and directed away from open viewing spaces. This ensures that day and nighttime views are not negatively impacted by the presence of these lights. By complying with these guidelines, the potential impacts associated with light and glare can be minimized to a level that is deemed insignificant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
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Environmental Analysis – Agriculture and Forest Resources City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-5
3.2 Agriculture and Forest Resources
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less-thanSignificant w/
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or
Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland),
as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to
the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program
of the California Resources Agency, to
non-agricultural use?
✓
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use,
or a Williamson Act contract? ✓
c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause
rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public
Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland
(as defined by Public Resources Code section
4526), or timberland zoned Timberland
Production (as defined by Government Code
section 51104(g))?
✓
d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of
forest land to non-forest use? ✓
e) Involve other changes in the existing
environment which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of Farmland,
to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest
land to non-forest use?
✓
The project area is situated within a highly urbanized section of the City, devoid of agricultural or forest activities. Given its urban character, the area was not included in the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program's surveys (California DOC, 2022). This section of the City comprises several zoning districts, all of which exclude agricultural or forestry operations. The area is largely categorized as Urban and Built-Up Land. Agricultural activities are not proposed as part of the Specific Plan development. a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? No Impact: The area covered by the proposed Specific Plan is considered Urban and Built-up Land according to the California Department of Conservation (DOC), Important Farmland Finder (California DOC, 2024b). Urban and Built-Up land refers to areas that are covered by structures and buildings with a relatively high concentration. This is typically defined as having a building density of at least one (1) unit per one and a half (1.5) acres of land, or approximately six (6) structures for every ten (10) acre parcel (California DOC, 2024b). Prime Farmland is located adjacent to the Project area in two locations: northwest of the West Gateway area; and southeast of the Dune Palms and Jefferson South area (California DOC, 2022). Proposed development under this Specific Plan would not enter these Prime Farmland areas and both the West Gateway and the Dune Palms and Jefferson South areas are separated from Prime Farmland by Washington Street at the northwest portion of the Project area and by Jefferson Street at the 707 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
Environmental Analysis – Agriculture and Forest Resources City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-6 southeast, respectfully. Furthermore, designated land uses within the Project area do not include agricultural uses and the Project implementation would not result in conversion of existing farmland to nonagricultural uses. Therefore, the Project does not affect an agricultural resource area and thus does not impact designated Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? No Impact: As per the City of La Quinta Municipal Zoning Code, the Project area outlined in this Specific Plan is not zoned for agricultural uses (City of La Quinta, 2024a). Therefore, the proposed Project would not conflict with any lands zoned for agriculture uses. Additionally, the Project area is not under a Williamson Act Contract; therefore, no impacts to Williamson Act contract lands are anticipated.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code section 51104(g))?
No Impact: There are no anticipated changes to zoning of forest land, timberland, or timberland zoned Timberland Production under the proposed Specific Plan. No Impact would occur.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? No Impact: The area covered under the Specific Plan does not contain forest land resources. Therefore, development under the proposed Specific Plan would not result in the loss of forest land. No impact would occur.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
e) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
No Impact: The proposed developments outlined in the Specific Plan are designated to occur within the specified area along Highway 111, stretching from approximately Jefferson Street to Washington Street in La Quinta. These developments would not result in the conversion of any onsite or offsite farmland or forest land to non-agricultural or non-forest uses. As such, there would be no impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-7
3.3 Air Quality
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less-thanSignificant w/
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management district or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the
applicable air quality plan? ✓
b) Result in a cumulatively considerable net
increase in any criteria pollutant for which the
project region is non-attainment under an
applicable federal or state ambient air quality
standard?
✓
c) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations? ✓
d) Result in other emissions (such as those leading
to odors) adversely affecting a substantial
number of people?
✓
The Project area is located within the Coachella Valley planning area of the Salton Sea Air Basin (SSAB) and under the jurisdiction of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). The SSAB portion of Riverside County is currently designated as nonattainment for the federal and state ambient air quality standards for ozone and PM10. The Project area is designated as attainment or unclassified for all other federal and state ambient air quality standards.
As described in Section 1, Project Information, the Project is consistent with the City’s current 2035 General Plan. Therefore, growth parameters, such as population and vehicle activity, are consistent with the General Plan and have been previously analyzed in the certified General Plan EIR. The following General Plan Air Quality policies and programs are applicable to and would be implemented by project:
• Policy AQ-1.3: Work to reduce emissions from mobile sources by encouraging a decrease in the number of vehicle trips and vehicle miles traveled.
− Program AQ-1.3.b: Encourage public and private schools to establish alternative transportation programs for students.
− Program AQ-1.3.c: Adopt and implement a Transportation Demand Management Ordinance for businesses with 50 or more employees.
− Program AQ-1.3.d: Expand routes for golf carts and other neighborhood electric vehicles and plan for access and recharging facilities at retail, recreational, and community centers. − Program AQ-1.3.e: Expand pedestrian and bicycle routes and provide safe and convenient access to retail, recreational, and community centers.
− Program AQ-1.3.f: Facilitate mixed use development concepts in specific identified areas of the community to allow the combination of residential and non--‐residential uses, such as live--‐ work--‐shop designs, as described in the Land Use Element. − Program AQ-1.3.g: Where permitted by the Land Use plan, and where appropriate, encourage high density residential development within walking distance to commercial, educational and recreational opportunities.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-8 • Policy AQ-1.4: Protect people and sites that are especially sensitive to airborne pollutants (sensitive receptors) from polluting point sources.
− Program AQ-1.4.a: Uses such as manufacturing, auto body shops, and other point source polluters should be reasonably separated from sensitive receptors. • Policy AQ-1.5: Ensure all construction activities minimize emissions of all air quality pollutants. − Program AQ-1.5.a: All grading and ground disturbance activities shall adhere to established fugitive dust criteria.
− Program AQ-1.5.b: Fugitive Dust Control Plans shall be reviewed and approved for development projects.
• Policy AQ-1.6: Proposed development air quality emissions of criteria pollutants shall be analyzed under CEQA.
The impact analysis in this section is based on understanding that the population and jobs growth anticipated under the Project is consistent with, and would not be in excess of, that anticipated by the City’s General Plan and as analyzed within the General Plan’s certified EIR. a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? No Impact: The SCAQMD has adopted multiple Air Quality Management Plans (AQMPs) to address state and federal ambient air quality standards. Current AQMPs include:
• 2016 AQMP. The 2016 AQMP addresses the multiple ozone and PM2.5 standards. • 2022 AQMP. The 2022 AQMP is focused on attaining the 2015 8-hour ozone standard. • 2023 Coachella Valley PM10 State Implementation Plan.
According to the SCAQMD’s CEQA Air Quality Handbook, the purpose of the consistency finding is to determine if a project is inconsistent with the assumptions and objectives of the regional air quality plans, and if it would interfere with the region’s ability to comply with federal and state Ambient Air Quality Standards (AAQS). Growth assumptions within the AQMP are based on growth assumptions and land use designations included within local general plans. The SCAQMD’s CEQA Air Quality Handbook contains the following two key indicators of consistency with the AQMP:
1. Whether the project will not result in an increase in the frequency or severity of existing air quality violations or cause or contribute to new violations or delay timely attainment of air quality standards or the interim emission reductions specified in the AQMP.
2. If a project is consistent with the growth assumptions in the AQMP.
The first criterion is assessed in Impact c) below. As demonstrated in the analysis for Impact c), the Project’s potential to expose sensitive receptors to substantial air pollutant concentrations (i.e., generate pollutant concentrations that would exceed an air quality standard) would be reduced to less than significant with implementation of Mitigation Measure AIR-1. Therefore, the project is consistent with the first criterion.
Under the second criterion, the SCAQMD recommends that lead agencies demonstrate that a project would not directly obstruct implementation of an applicable air quality plan and that a project be consistent with the assumptions (typically land-use related, such as resultant employment or residential units) upon which the air quality plan is based. The project is consistent with the City’s adopted General Plan, which was adopted in 2013, prior to the development of all the applicable AQMPs. The growth supported by development of the Project would be consistent with the applicable General Plan, and the current General Plan was adopted 710 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-9 prior to the current AQMP. Therefore, growth supported by the Project is accounted for in the AQMP. The project is less than significant under this criterion.
As demonstrated above, the project would be consistent with both analysis criteria and, therefore, would not conflict with the applicable AQMPs. The project would result in no impact.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
b) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase in any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard?
No Impact: As described above, the SSAB portion of Riverside County is currently designated as nonattainment for the federal and state ambient air quality standards for ozone and PM10.
The SCAQMD had adopted recommended air quality significance thresholds for project construction and operation; however, these thresholds are applicable to the project level. Plan-level documents, such as the proposed La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan, where no specific development is identified or proposed and for which a construction schedule is not proposed, are not directly applicable to a plan-level action. The Project is consistent with the General Plan and the General Plan’s certified EIR. As described in Impact a) above, the growth assumptions in the General Plan are accounted for in the applicable AQMPs.
The AQMPs demonstrate the path to attainment of the relevant air quality attainment standards. As the Project is consistent with the General Plan, and the General Plan growth assumptions are incorporated in and accounted for in the AQMPs, the growth that would occur within the Specific Plan area would not result in a cumulatively considerable net increase in any criteria pollutant for which the Project region is nonattainment.
This Specific Plan would provide a comprehensive development approach for Highway 111 focused on public connectivity, mixed-use development, and enhanced transportation options. This Specific Plan includes introduction of mixed-use development, integration of pedestrian-friendly pathways and dedicated bike lanes, and other improvements to connectivity and accessibility. The project impact would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
c) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated: Sensitive receptors are defined as facilities or land uses that include members of the population that are particularly sensitive to the effects of air pollutants, such as children, the elderly, and people with illnesses. Examples of these sensitive receptors are residences, schools, hospitals, and daycare centers. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has identified the following groups of individuals as the most likely to be affected by air pollution: the elderly over 65, children under 14, athletes, and persons with cardiovascular and chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis.
Sensitive receptors near the area include the residences north, east, south, and west of the Project. Amelia Earhart Elementary and John Glenn Middle School are adjacent to each other, about 1.5 miles north of the proposed Project area, while La Quinta High School is located north of the Project area along the Whitewater River. Additionally, James Madison Elementary School is located about 1.6 miles northeast of the Specific Plan area.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-10 Localized Significance Thresholds
Localized Significance Thresholds (LSTs) were developed in response to SCAQMD Governing Boards’ Environmental Justice Enhancement Initiative (I-4). The SCAQMD provided the Final Localized Significance Threshold Methodology (dated June 2003 [revised 2008]) for guidance (SCAQMD, 2008). The LST methodology assists lead agencies in analyzing localized air quality impacts. The SCAQMD provides the LST screening lookup tables for one, two, and 5-acre sites for the following pollutants: CO, NOX, PM2.5, and PM10. The LST methodology and associated mass rates are not designed to evaluate localized impacts from mobile sources traveling over the roadways. The SCAQMD recommends that any project over 5 acres should perform air quality dispersion modeling to assess impacts to nearby sensitive receptors. The Project is located within Sensitive Receptor Area (SRA) 30, CV.
The SCAQMD LST methodology provides two approaches for performing the LST analysis. For projects of 5 acres or less where emissions would occur, the SCAQMD has developed a series of look up tables that provide estimates of daily construction or operational emissions above which a project’s emissions are determined to have a significant air quality impact. These emission LSTs are provided for each combination of pollutants (CO, NO2, PM10, and PM2.5), SRA, size of the project emission area, and distance to the nearest sensitive receptor. For projects where emissions occur over an area larger than 5 acres, the localized significance impacts for construction and operation emissions can be derived by either applying the LSTs for a 5-acre area, or by performing air dispersion modeling. Thus, the primary determinants for the LST assessment, therefore, are the SRA where the project is located, the size of the emission area, and distance to the nearest sensitive receptor.
The Specific Plan is a guidance-level document and does not include site-specific development plans.
Mitigation Measure AIR-1 is proposed to reduce the potential impact of future development to less than significant. With implementation of Mitigation Measure AIR-1, future development supported by the Specific Plan would not generate a significant localized impact.
Mitigation Measures: AIR-1.
d) Result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people?
No Impact: The SCAQMD recommends that odor impacts be addressed in a qualitative manner. Such an analysis shall determine whether the project would result in excessive nuisance odors, as defined under the California Code of Regulations and Section 41700 of the California Health and Safety Code and thus would constitute a public nuisance related to air quality.
Land uses typically considered associated with odors include wastewater treatment facilities, wastedisposal facilities, or agricultural operations. The Specific Plan area would not contain land uses typically associated with emitting objectionable odors. Future development supported by the Project would involve the use of diesel construction equipment and diesel trucks during construction. However, the Project area has a predominance of commercial land uses and emissions from trucks are common throughout the project vicinity. In addition, project-generated emissions would rapidly disperse in the atmosphere and would not be noticeable to the nearby public. Therefore, the project would not generate a significant odor impact during construction or operation.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-11 Air Quality Mitigation Measures
• Mitigation Measure AIR-1: Localized Significance Assessment Prior to the issuance required discretionary permits, new development projects in the Specific Plan area, if subject to CEQA compliance, must demonstrate that the proposed development would either not exceed applicable the SCAQMD’s LST lookup tables or not exceed the respective ambient air quality thresholds for CO, NOX, and PM10 and PM2.5.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-12
3.4 Biological Resources
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less-thanSignificant w/
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly
or through habitat modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or specialstatus species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department
of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service?
✓
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any
riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
community identified in local or regional plans,
policies, regulations or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and
Wildlife Service?
✓
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on state or
federally protected wetlands (including, but not
limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.)
through direct removal, filling, hydrological
interruption, or other means?
✓
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any
native resident or migratory fish or wildlife
species or with established native resident or
migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of
native wildlife nursery sites?
✓
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance?
✓
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted
Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community
Conservation Plan, or other approved local,
regional, or state habitat conservation plan?
✓
The potential for sensitive biological resources to occur (federally or state listed or state special status plants and wildlife, Sensitive Natural Communities (SNCs), and wetlands) were evaluated within the areas planned for development within the Project area, as well as a 100-foot buffer around the Project area for potential wildlife impacts. The Project area comprises seven DSAs, as outlined in Table 1.1 and Figure 1-2, which are planned to be developed with various focuses in mind and differ among each distinct area.
The following information is based on the Biological Reconnaissance Technical Memorandum (Appendix B) that was prepared in support of the proposed La Quinta Highway 111 Specific Plan. The technical memorandum documents the results of a site visit conducted on February 4, 2023 that covered the Project area and the 100-foot buffer. The following information is also based on the results of two protocol-level floristic surveys that were conducted separately on April 26 through April 27, 2023, and October 24, 2023 in one area of the Project, encompassing a 15-acre parcel embedded within the ADN DSA (Figure 1-2), and documented in a separate Botanical Technical Memorandum (Appendix B). 714 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-13 The Project area with 100-foot wildlife buffer is located entirely within the City of La Quinta. Land cover is primarily classified as developed, interspersed with shrub/scrub (USGS, 2016). The 100-foot wildlife buffer extends into the Whitewater River Watershed. The Project area is bordered by the Whitewater River to the north and is bisected by Highway 111. The landscape surrounding the Project area is highly urbanized and developed, with high amounts of vehicular traffic.
There are seven areas planned for development with various focuses ( Table 1.1; Figure 1-2). Depending on the parcel/region proposed for development within the Project area, there are two scenarios that are being assessed: a Moderate Scenario, which would utilize lower density development, and a Max Scenario, which would utilize higher density development. In all cases of potential impact, the “high” scenario would consist of increased pedestrian and bicycle traffic, which may result in slightly higher impacts to potential sensitive resources in those areas. The areas planned for development are surrounded by commercial businesses, residential areas, and roadways. A few areas planned for development within ADN, DJN, and DJS contain variable extents of natural habitat (Figure 1-2 through Figure 1-4). The DJS area contains only marginally suitable habitat features due to the limited extent of land and closer proximity to commercial buildings and roads. The other areas planned for development within WAN, ADS, and WAS have been graded or altered from their natural state and generally have less potential to support sensitive biological resources.
Although the Project area is within a developed landscape, there are shrubs and dune habitat within select areas (WG, ADN, DJN, and DJS) that may support special status species and do support common species.
Within the more natural areas, small mammal burrows were observed within the Project area, which can be used by other taxa such as birds and reptiles. The Project area and 100-foot wildlife buffer also supports common avian species protected by the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and California Fish and Game Code (FGC). A brief summary of each area planned for development is included below, oriented from west to east, and north to south.
3.4.1 West Gateway
The WG Development Area has minimal trees and shrubs, with limited vegetation overall. It includes Point Happy, an undeveloped elevated area (183 feet) bordered by Highway 111 to the south, Whitewater River to the north, and businesses and restaurants to the east and west. While special status species are not expected, nesting birds may be present.
3.4.2 Washington and Adams North
The areas proposed for development within the WAN Development Area have no trees or shrubs present.
They have limited vegetation within them and are surrounded by commercial businesses and concrete parking lots. Special status species are not expected to occur here.
3.4.3 Washington and Adams South
The areas proposed for development within the WAS Development Area are clustered at the southern edge bordering Avenue 47. These areas consist of a movie theatre and paved parking lot bordered by a small margin of open space that has already been graded and has fences around it. There are trees along the edges of the areas proposed for development, and roads. Special status species are not expected to occur here, but nesting birds may occur.
3.4.4 Adams and Dune Palms North
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-14 nesting birds. Trees and shrubs are present. A separate report for this area has been prepared by GHD (Appendix B). The parcel is bordered by commercial development and concrete parking lots.
3.4.5 Adams and Dune Palms South
The areas proposed for development within the ADS Development Area are clustered at the southwest corner and bordered by two major roads, with a discrete and disjointed area at the east edge within an already paved parking lot and also bordered by a major road. The areas proposed for development are already graded, and there are trees and shrubs present along the edges and roads, some or all planted.
Special status species are not expected to occur here, but nesting birds may occur.
3.4.6 Dune Palms and Jefferson North
The area proposed for development within the DJN Development Area is at the westernmost edge, and contains natural habitat features that may support sensitive species and does support common species as well as nesting birds.
3.4.7 Dune Palms and Jefferson South
The area proposed for development within the DJS Development Area is at the northern edge and bordered by Highway 111. This area is already paved on the east side. It contains marginal amounts of natural habitat features that may support sensitive species and does support common species as well as nesting birds.
Based on occurrence records, habitat availability, and the protocol-level site visit of the ADN Development Area (Figure 1-2), and the reconnaissance-level site visit of the entire Project area, special status plants do not have potential to occur in areas of the Project that are proposed for development. No special status plants or SNCs were observed during surveys of the ADN Development Area or within the greater Project area. Based on occurrence records, habitat availability, and the reconnaissance-level site visit of the entire Project area, special status wildlife species have a potential to occur. The Project area is bordered to the north by the channelized Whitewater River. No flowing water and minimal moisture within the riverbed was observed. In addition, there is the Deep Canyon Stormwater Channel that bisects a small portion of the northwest corner of the Project area. No impacts to jurisdictional wetlands or waters, or SNCs, are expected.
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special-status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
Special-status Plant Species
Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated: The database scoping detailed in the botanical technical memorandum (Appendix B) produced a total of 66 plant species known to occur in the nine USGS quads within and surrounding the Project area. Based on species-specific habitat requirements and habitat availability within the Project area, three species were determined to have a low potential to occur, and seven to have a moderate potential to occur (Table 3.1) based on the results of database scoping.
The majority of areas planned for development in the Project area are already developed and do not have potential for any special status plant species to occur. Three parcels in the Project area are undeveloped, retain natural habitat, and have potential for special status plants to occur: ADN, DJN, and DJS; however, 716 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-15 no special status plant species were observed during protocol-level surveys of the ADN Development Area in May and October of 2023, or in the reconnaissance survey of the entire Project area.
Desert plant communities can be ephemeral in nature given the variable precipitation of any given year and species adaptations to this variability is resource availability. While the potential for sensitive plant species to be present in the undeveloped spaces of the Project area is generally low, the suitability of these sites to host sensitive species in subsequent years may change. With incorporation of Measure BIO-1 and BIO-2, the Project would have a less than significant impact on special status plant species.
Special-status Wildlife Species
Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated: The database scoping detailed in the biological resources technical memorandum (Appendix B) returned a total of 87 species (Table 3.2). The potential for sensitive wildlife species to occur was determined based on existing data and the reconnaissance level site visit (Appendix B). Special status species are federally and/or state listed, a California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Species of Special Concern, CDFW Fully Protected, on the CDFW Special Animals List, or any combination of these.
The majority of areas planned for development within the Project area (within WAN, WAS, and ADS Development Areas) are developed and do not have potential for any special status wildlife species to occur. However, common and urban adapted bird species protected by the FGC and MBTA may occur if structures are present, or nesting features (such as shrubs and trees) are present within or adjacent to the areas. Based on the reconnaissance-level site visit on February 4, 2023 and review of existing data, the ADN, DJN, and DJS areas within the Project area may provide suitable habitat for special status wildlife species and do support common species protected by the MBTA and FGC. However, habitat within DJS is less suitable than the other two areas. The areas within the WAN, WAS, and ADS may also support common and urban adapted bird species protected by the MBTA and FGC.
Three areas planned for development within the Project area contain discrete areas that are undeveloped, retain natural habitat, and have potential for special status wildlife to occur, in addition to common bird species protected by the FGC and MBTA: ADN, DJN, and DJS, for which the following species may occur:
• The Palm Springs Round-tailed Ground Squirrel (Xerospermophilus tereticaudus chlorusa; CDFW Species of Special Concern) has a moderate potential to occur at all three Development Areas (ADN, DJN, and DJS).
• The Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia; CDFW Species of Special Concern) has a moderate potential to occur within ADN.
• The Coachella Valley Fringe-toed Lizard (Uma inornata; federally threatened and state endangered) is a reptile species with a moderate potential to occur within ADN Development Area. • Flat-tailed Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma mcallii; CDFW Species of Special Concern) is a reptile species with a moderate potential to occur within ADN and DJN. • Coachella Giant Sand Treader Cricket (Macrobaenetes valgum; CDFW Special Animals List) is an insect with a moderate potential to occur at ADN and DJN. • The Costa’s Hummingbird (Calypte costae; CDFW Special Animals List), Abert’s Towee (Pipilo aberti; CDFW Special Animals List), Cooper’s Hawk (Accipiter cooperii; CDWF Watch List), and Vermillion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus obscurus; CDFW Species of Special Concern) have a moderate potential to occur at all three Development Areas (ADN, DJN, and DJS). • The Black-tailed Gnatcatcher (Polioptila melanura; CDFW Watch List) has a moderate potential to occur at ADN and DJN.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-16 • The Palm Springs Round-tailed Ground Squirrel, Burrowing Owl, Coachella Valley Fringe-toed Lizard, Flat-tailed Horned Lizard, and Coachella Giant Sand Treader Cricket are species covered by the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP). The Burrowing Owl is a covered species under the CVMSHCP but is afforded additional protections under FGC and the MBTA and would require additional minimization measures. According to the CVMSHCP, authorization of take for all species with a moderate potential to occur, except the six bird species, can be obtained through compliance with the CVMSHCP and the Local Development Mitigation Fee (LDMF) paid to the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission (CVCC, 2023).
All Conservation Measures that are applicable within Section 4.4 (Required Avoidance, Minimization, and Mitigation Measures) and Section 9 (Species Accounts and Conservation Measures) of the CVMSHCP should be implemented by the Project to minimize impacts to plant and wildlife species within the Habitat Conservation Plan’s (HCP’s) jurisdiction (CVMSHCP, 2016). Assuming there would be compliance with the CVMSHCP and with incorporation of Mitigation Measure BIO-1 through BIO-5, potential impact to the five species covered by the CVMSHCP would be less than significant.
Based on existing habitat and available data, certain areas (ADN, DJN, and DJS) may support special status species and do support common species. Though, the area in DJS contains less suitable habitat and extent than the other two areas. The entire Project area may support migratory and nesting birds.
With inclusion of Mitigation Measures BIO-1, BIO-2, BIO-3, BIO-4, and BIO-5 impacts to special status wildlife species, including native, migratory, and nesting birds not covered by the CVMSHCP, would be less than significant.
The Project area does not overlap any federally designated critical habitat (USFWS, 2023a). No impact would result.
With implementation of Mitigation Measures BIO-1, BIO-2, BIO-3, BIO-4, and BIO-5 impacts to protected wildlife species would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: BIO-1, BIO-2, BIO-3, BIO-4, and BIO-5. b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated: A query of the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) (CDFW, 2023a) returned multiple locations of Desert Fan Palm Oasis Woodland (Washingtonia filifera) SNC (G3, S3.2) in the nine quads surrounding the Project area; however, the nearest Desert Fan Palm Oasis to the Project area is over five miles to the northeast. No native fan palms are present in the Project area. The undeveloped portions of the Project area are vegetated by Creosote Bush Scrub (Larrea tridentata), a natural community that is not considered sensitive by CDFW (G5, S5). The Project would not impact any SNCs, as none are present.
A small portion of DPJ Development Area is mapped as “stabilized shielded desert sand fields” per the CVMSHCP’s natural community characterization and mapping (CVCC, 2024); however, this area is not within a designated conservation area and, therefore, is not an identified priority area for conservation per Section 10.2.6 of the CVMSHCP (CVMSHCP, 2016). The Project would not impact natural communities identified for conservation as described in the CVMSHCP.
The Whitewater River borders the northern edge of the Project area; however, the river has been channelized, and the banks are cemented at the upslope edge. There was no riparian vegetation observed along the length of the corridor within the Project area. This Specific Plan is not expected to affect riparian 718 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-17 habitat or other sensitive natural communities, as it is a planning-level document. However, future development in the Highway 111 corridor could potentially impact the flow or banks of the nearby Whitewater River. Consequently, future projects should incorporate Mitigation Measure BIO-6 to minimize potential impacts on the natural flow of streams or rivers.
Mitigation Measures: BIO-6.
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means?
No Impact: No wetlands are documented in the Project area based on database searches (National Wetlands Inventory [NWI]) (USFWS, 2023b), and none were observed in the Project area at the time of surveys.
The Whitewater River is along northern border of the Project area. The section of river adjacent to a majority of the Project area is classified as either a riverine intermittent streambed that is intermittently flooded or a riverine unknown perennial with unconsolidated bottom that is semi-permanently flooded (USFWS, 2023b). There is a small section of the Whitewater River that is within the Project area within the DJN Development Area, but the river is also channelized in this section, with steep, bare slopes and intermittently ponded water (not flowing). The Project is not expected to have an impact on state or federally protected wetlands.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
No Impact: Wildlife corridors refer to established migration routes commonly used by resident and migratory species for passage from one geographic location to another. Maintaining the continuity of established wildlife corridors is important to: a) sustain species with specific foraging requirements, b) preserve a species’ distribution potential, and c) retain diversity among many wildlife populations.
The Project is approximately seven miles from the nearest “essential connectivity area” and one mile from a “natural landscape block” and “small natural landscape area” identified by the California Habitat Connectivity Project (CDFW, 2023c). The Project area is surrounded by existing development, Highway 111, and the highly modified Whitewater River. Habitat in the Project area is highly fragmented. No new barriers to terrestrial wildlife movement would result from the Project, and the Project would not substantially interfere with migratory birds, bats, or other species. Due to the level of development existing surrounding the Project area, there would be no impact to the habitat access, connectivity, or migratory corridors of wildlife species.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
Less than Significant Impact: The proposed Highway 111 Specific Plan does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does it grant any entitlements for development that would have the potential to conflict with local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources. The City of La Quinta 2035 General 719 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-18 Plan (City of La Quinta, 2022) addresses natural resources within the City limits through its Biological Resources Element. The goals, policies, and programs within this Element address the preservation of valuable habitat and species which occur in the City and align with federal, state, and regional efforts toward preservation. The City does not have an adopted tree ordinance.
Future development proposed to implement the Specific Plan would be required to comply with all applicable policies included in the General Plan. Therefore, this impact would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated: Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs) and Natural Community Conservation Plans (NCCPs) are site-specific plans to address effects on sensitive species of plants and animals. The Project area is within the CVMSHCP (CVMSHCP, 2016), which is an HCP and NCCP implemented by the CVCC (CDFW, 2023b; CVCC, 2023). The City of La Quinta has been a participant in the CVMSHCP since 1996. If the project qualifies, the signatories to the CVMSHCP are able to obtain coverage for incidental take for the 21 wildlife and plant species that the CVMSHCP covers (CVCC, 2023).
The proposed Project area is urbanized and highly developed and is not located within any CVMSHCP identified Conservation Areas; however, the westernmost extent of the Project area is less than one mile east of a portion of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains Conservation Area boundary (CVCC, 2024).
The plant species covered by the CVMSHP include the Coachella Valley milkvetch (Astragalus lentiginosus var. coachellae), triple-ribbed milkvetch (Astragalus tricarinatus), Little San Bernardino Mountains linanthus (Linanthus maculatus), Mecca aster (Xylorhiza cognata), and Orocopia sage (Salvia greatae). None of these species have potential to occur in the Project area due to a lack of suitable habitat or a suitable elevational range.
Wildlife species covered by the CVMSHCP that have a moderate potential to occur include Palm Springs Round-tailed Ground Squirrel, Burrowing Owl, Flat-tailed Horned Lizard, Coachella Valley Fringe-tailed Lizard, and the Coachella Giant Sand Treader Cricket (CDFW, 2023b).
With implementation of Mitigation Measure BIO-7, the Project would not conflict with the provisions of an adopted HCP/NCCP and, therefore, would have a less than significant impact.
Mitigation Measures: BIO-7.
Biological Resources Mitigation Measures
• BIO-1: Assessment of Biological Resources and Worker Environmental Awareness Training
Prior to Project construction activities for all projects covered in this IS/MND, a complete and recent inventory of rare, threatened, endangered, and other sensitive species located within the Project footprint and within offsite areas with the potential to be affected, including California Species of Special Concern and California Fully Protected Species (Fish and Game Code § 3511), will be completed. Species to be addressed should include all those which meet the CEQA definition (CEQA Guidelines § 15380). The inventory should address seasonal variations in use of the Project area and should not be limited to resident species. Focused species-specific surveys, completed by a qualified biologist and conducted at the appropriate time of year and time of day when the 720 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-19 sensitive species are active or otherwise identifiable are required. Acceptable species-specific survey procedures should be developed in consultation with CDFW and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, where necessary. Note that CDFW generally considers biological field assessments for wildlife to be valid for a one-year period, and assessments for rare plants may be considered valid for a period of up to three years. Some aspects of the proposed Project may warrant periodic updated surveys for certain sensitive taxa, particularly if the Project is proposed to occur over a protracted time frame, or in phases, or if surveys are completed during periods of drought.
An environmental training program should be developed and presented by a qualified biologist to all crew members prior to the beginning of all Project construction in natural areas planned for development. The training should describe special-status plant and wildlife species and sensitive habitats that could occur within the Project area, protection afforded to these species and habitats, and avoidance and minimization measures required to avoid and/or minimize impacts from the project.
All new construction personnel should receive this training before beginning work on this Project. A copy of the training and training materials should be provided to construction crews for review and approval at least 30 days prior to the start of construction. As needed, in-field training should be provided to new on-site construction personnel by the qualified biologist or a qualified individual who should be identified by the qualified biologist, or initial training should be recorded and replayed for new personnel.
• BIO-2: General Measures for Plants and Wildlife
When working in the natural habitat areas, the number of access routes, number and size of staging areas, and the total area of the activity should be limited to the minimum necessary to achieve the project goal. Routes and boundaries outside of normal access roads should be clearly delineated through fencing or flagging.
Food, trash, and other solid wastes should be disposed of in Common Raven proof/wildlife proof, covered refuse containers and regularly removed from the various structures and facilities on a daily basis to avoid offsite dispersal of waste and to avoid attracting wildlife onto the Project site.
Following covered activity work, all trash and debris should be removed from the work area.
Construction work should avoid direct destruction of burrows through chaining (dragging a heavy chain over an area to remove shrubs), disking, cultivation, and urban, industrial, or agricultural development.
Project-related excavations greater than 6 inches deep should be secured to prevent wildlife entry and entrapment. Holes and trenches should be back-filled, securely covered, or fenced. Excavations that cannot be fully secured should incorporate appropriate wildlife ramp(s) at a slope of no more than a 3:1 ratio (horizontal: vertical, equivalent to a 33.3 percent or 18.4-degree slope), or other means to allow trapped animals to escape.
Personnel on site should be required to check under their vehicles for sensitive species prior to moving them and should exercise caution while driving on the Project site.
Before moving, burying, or capping, inspect for wildlife in any construction pipes, culverts, or similar structures that are stored on the site for one or more nights. Alternatively, cap structures before storing on the work site.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-20 • BIO-3: Special Status and Migratory Birds
Construction should be conducted, if possible, during the fall and/or winter months and outside of the avian nesting season (generally February 1 – August 31) to avoid any direct and or indirect effects to protected nesting birds. Pre-construction surveys shall focus on both direct and indirect evidence of nesting, including nest locations and nesting behavior. The qualified avian biologist will make every effort to avoid potential nest predation as a result of survey and monitoring efforts. If active nests are found during the pre-construction nesting bird surveys, a qualified biologist shall establish an appropriate nest buffer to be marked on the ground. Nest buffers are species specific and shall be at least 100 feet for passerines and 300 feet for raptors. A smaller or larger buffer may be determined by the qualified biologist familiar with the nesting phenology of the nesting species and based on nest and buffer monitoring results. Construction activities may not occur inside the established buffers, which shall remain on-site until a qualified biologist determines the young have fledged or the nest is no longer active. Active nests and adequacy of the established buffer distance shall be monitored at least once a week or as needed by the qualified biologist until the qualified biologist has determined the young have fledged or the Project has been completed. The qualified biologist has the authority to stop work if nesting pairs exhibit signs of disturbance. • BIO-4: Burrowing Owl Habitat Assessment and Focused and Pre-Construction Surveys No less than 60 days prior to the start of Project-related activities for all projects covered in the MND, a burrowing owl habitat assessment shall be conducted by a qualified biologist according to the specifications of the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (Department of Fish and Game, March 2012 or most recent version) for all projects covered under the MND.
If the habitat assessment demonstrates suitable burrowing owl habitat, then focused burrowing owl surveys shall be conducted by a qualified biologist in accordance with the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (2012 or most recent version) prior to vegetation removal or ground-disturbing activities. If burrowing owls are detected during the focused surveys, the qualified biologist and Project proponent shall begin coordination with CDFW and USFWS immediately, and shall prepare a Burrowing Owl Avoidance and Monitoring Plan that shall be submitted to CDFW for review and approval prior to commencing Project activities. The Burrowing Owl Plan shall describe proposed avoidance and monitoring actions, including measures necessary to avoid take of burrowing owl individuals, nests, and eggs. The Burrowing Owl Plan shall include the number and location of occupied burrow sites (occupied site means at least one burrowing owl or its sign has been observed within the last three years; may be indicated by owl sign including feathers, pellets, prey remains, eggshell fragments, or excrement at or near a burrow entrance or perch site), acres of burrowing owl habitat that will be impacted, details of site monitoring, and details on proposed buffers and other avoidance measures. If impacts to occupied burrowing owl habitat or burrow(s) or burrowing owl individuals, nests, or eggs cannot be avoided, appropriate California Endangered Species Act (CESA) authorization (i.e., Incidental Take Permit under Fish and Game Code section 2081) should be obtained from CDFW prior to commencement of Project activities.
Preconstruction burrowing owl surveys shall be conducted no less than 14 days prior to the start of Project-related activities and within 24 hours prior to ground disturbance, in accordance with the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (2012 or most recent version). Preconstruction surveys should be repeated when there is a pause in construction of more than 30 days. Preconstruction surveys should be performed by a qualified biologist following the recommendations and guidelines provided in the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation. If the preconstruction surveys confirm occupied burrowing owl habitat, Project activities shall be immediately halted. The qualified biologist 722 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-21 shall coordinate with CDFW and prepare a Burrowing Owl Avoidance and Monitoring Plan that shall be submitted to CDFW and USFWS for review and approval prior to commencing Project activities. • BIO-5: Artificial Light Impacts
Throughout construction and the lifetime operation of all projects covered in the IS/MND the City and Project proponents shall eliminate all nonessential lighting throughout the Project area and avoid or limit the use of artificial light at night during the hours of dawn and dusk when many wildlife species are most active. The City and Project proponent shall ensure that all lighting for the Project is fully shielded, cast downward and directed away from surrounding open-space and agricultural areas, reduced in intensity to the greatest extent possible, and does not result in lighting trespass including glare into surrounding areas or upward into the night sky (see the International Dark-Sky Association standards at http://darksky.org/). The City and Project proponent shall ensure use of LED lighting, proper disposal of hazardous waste, and recycling of lighting that contains toxic compounds with a qualified recycler.
• BIO-6: CDFW Lake and Streambed Alteration (LSA) Program Prior to construction and issuance of any grading permit, the Project Sponsor shall obtain written correspondence from CDFW stating that notification under Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code is not required for the Project, or the Project Sponsor should obtain a CDFW-executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement, authorizing impacts to Fish and Game Code Section 1602 resources associated with the Project.
• BIO-7: Project Adherence to the CVMSHCP
All Conservation Measures that are applicable within Section 4.4 (Required Avoidance, Minimization, and Mitigation Measures) and Section 9 (Species Accounts and Conservation Measures) of the CVMSHCP should be implemented by the Project to minimize impacts to plant and wildlife species within the HCP’s jurisdiction (CVMSHCP, 2016).
The Project is outside of a designated Conservation Area, and a Joint Review Project is not required. However, the LDMF to the CVCC is required for development projects. Submission of the LDMF to the CVCC is recommended before building or grading permits are submitted.
Prior to construction and issuance of any grading permit for all projects covered in the IS/MND, the City shall ensure compliance with the CVMSHCP and its associated Implementing Agreement and shall ensure the collection of payment of the CVMSHCP Local Development Mitigation Fee and transfer of fees, at least quarterly and prior to impacts to Covered Species and their Habitats, to the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission.
Prior to vegetation removal or ground-disturbing activities, for all project areas covered in the IS/MND that contain suitable habitat for sand-dependent Covered Species, the City will collaborate with the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission to plan and implement a salvage of sanddependent Covered Species within the Project site. 723 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-22 Table 3.1. Potential for Special Status Plants to Occur in the Project Area Scientific Name Common Name Status/
CRPR1
Habitat Requirements2 Potential to Occur
Abronia villosa var.
aurita
chaparral sandverbena
1B.1 Chaparral, Coastal scrub, Desert dunes,
Sandy
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (245 - 5250 feet).
Acmispon haydonii pygmy lotus 1B.3 Pinyon and juniper woodland, Sonoran desert scrub, Rocky
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (1705 - 3935 feet).
Astragalus
bicristatus
crested milk-vetch 4.3 Lower montane coniferous forest, Upper montane coniferous forest, Carbonate
(usually), Rocky (sometimes), Sandy
(sometimes)
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (5580 - 9005 feet).
Astragalus hornii
var. hornii
Horn's milk-vetch 1B.1 Meadows and seeps, Playas, Alkaline, Lake Margins
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (195 - 2790 feet).
Astragalus
lentiginosus var.
borreganus
Borrego milkvetch4.3 Mojavean desert scrub, Sonoran desert scrub, Sandy
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (100 - 2935 feet).
Astragalus
lentiginosus var.
coachellae
Coachella Valley
milk-vetch
FE, 1B.2 Desert dunes, Sonoran desert scrub
(sandy)
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (130 - 2150 feet).
Astragalus
leucolobus
Big Bear Valley
woollypod
1B.2 Lower montane coniferous forest, Pebble
(Pavement) plain, Pinyon and juniper
woodland, Upper montane coniferous
forest, Rocky
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (3610 - 9465 feet).
Astragalus preussii
var. laxiflorus
Lancaster milkvetch1B.1 Chenopod scrub No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (2295 - 2295 feet).
Astragalus
sabulonum
gravel milk-vetch 2B.2 Desert dunes, Mojavean desert scrub, Sonoran desert scrub, Flats, Gravelly
(sometimes), Roadsides, Sandy (usually),
Washes
Moderate potential. Suitable habitat is present in the Project area in areas ADN, DJN, and DJS. Occurrence data is not available.
This species was not observed in the ADN Development Area during the May and October 2023 protocol level surveys, or the reconnaissance level surveys of the entire Project area. 724 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-23 Scientific Name Common Name Status/
CRPR1
Habitat Requirements2 Potential to Occur
Astragalus
tricarinatus
triple-ribbed milkvetch
FE, 1B.2 Joshua tree "woodland", Sonoran desert
scrub, Gravelly (sometimes), Sandy
(sometimes)
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (1475 - 3905 feet).
Ayenia compacta California ayenia 2B.3 Mojavean desert scrub, Sonoran desert scrub, Rocky
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (490 - 3595 feet).
Bursera microphylla little-leaf elephant
tree
2B.3 Sonoran desert scrub (rocky) No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (655 - 2295 feet).
Calochortus palmeri
var. munzii
San Jacinto
mariposa-lily
1B.2 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous
forest, Meadows and seeps
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (2805 - 7220 feet).
Calochortus palmeri
var. palmeri
Palmer's
mariposa-lily
1B.2 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous
forest, Meadows and seeps, Mesic
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (2330 - 7840 feet).
Caulanthus
simulans
Payson's
jewelflower
4.2 Chaparral, Coastal scrub, Granitic, Sandy No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (295 - 7220 feet).
Chaenactis parishii Parish's
chaenactis
1B.3 Chaparral (rocky) No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (4265 - 8205 feet).
Chorizanthe
leptotheca
Peninsular
spineflower
4.2 Chaparral, Coastal scrub, Lower montane
coniferous forest, alluvial fan, Granitic
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (985 - 6235 feet).
Chorizanthe xanti
var. leucotheca
white-bracted
spineflower
1B.2 Coastal scrub (alluvial fans), Mojavean
desert scrub, Pinyon and juniper woodland,
Gravelly (sometimes), Sandy (sometimes)
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (985 - 3935 feet).
Cuscuta californica
var. apiculata
pointed dodder 3 Mojavean desert scrub, Sonoran desert
scrub, Sandy
Moderate potential. Suitable habitat is present in the Project area in areas ADN, DJN, and DJS. Occurrence data is not available.
This species was not observed in the ADN Development Area during the May and October 2023 protocol level surveys, or the reconnaissance level surveys of the entire Project area.
Delphinium parishii
ssp. subglobosum
Colorado Desert
larkspur
4.3 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Pinyon
and juniper woodland, Sonoran desert scrub
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (1970 - 5905 feet).
Dieteria canescens
var. ziegleri
Ziegler's aster 1B.2 Lower montane coniferous forest, Upper montane coniferous forest
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (4500 - 8200 feet).
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-24 Scientific Name Common Name Status/
CRPR1
Habitat Requirements2 Potential to Occur
Ditaxis claryana glandular ditaxis 2B.2 Mojavean desert scrub, Sonoran desert scrub, Sandy
Moderate potential. Suitable habitat is present in the Project area in areas ADN, DJN, and DJS. A California Natural
Diversity Database (CNDDB) occurrence from an unknown date is mapped to an uncertain location in the Project area.
This species was not observed in the ADN Development Area during the May and October 2023 protocol level surveys, or the reconnaissance level surveys of the entire Project area.
Ditaxis serrata var.
californica
California ditaxis 3.2 Sonoran desert scrub No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (100 - 3280 feet).
Draba saxosa Southern
California rock
draba
1B.3 Alpine boulder and rock field, Subalpine
coniferous forest, Upper montane
coniferous forest, Rocky
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (8005 - 11810 feet).
Eremothera boothii
ssp. boothii
Booth's eveningprimrose
2B.3 Joshua tree "woodland", Pinyon and juniper
woodland
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (2675 - 7875 feet).
Eriastrum harwoodii Harwood's
eriastrum
1B.2 Desert dunes No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (410 - 3000 feet).
Erythranthe diffusa Palomar
monkeyflower
4.3 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous
forest, Gravelly (sometimes), Sandy
(sometimes)
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (4005 - 6005 feet).
Eschscholzia
androuxii
Joshua Tree
poppy
4.3 Joshua tree "woodland", Mojavean desert
scrub, Desert washes, Flats, Gravelly,
Rocky, Sandy, Slopes, Washes
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (1920 - 5530 feet).
Euphorbia
abramsiana
Abrams' spurge 2B.2 Mojavean desert scrub, Sonoran desert scrub, Sandy
Low potential. Suitable habitat is present in the Project area in areas ADN, DJN, and DJS; however, this species was last seen in 1968 approximately 3.5 miles northwest of the Project area.
This species was not observed in the ADN Development Area during the May and October 2023 protocol level surveys, or the reconnaissance level surveys of the entire Project area.
Euphorbia arizonica Arizona spurge 2B.3 Sonoran desert scrub (sandy) No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (165 - 985 feet).
Euphorbia
platysperma
flat-seeded spurge 1B.2 Desert dunes, Sonoran desert scrub (sandy)
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (215 - 330 feet).
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CRPR1
Habitat Requirements2 Potential to Occur
Euphorbia revoluta revolute spurge 4.3 Mojavean desert scrub (rocky) No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (3595 - 10170 feet).
Funastrum crispum wavyleaf twinvine 2B.2 Chaparral, Pinyon and juniper woodland No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (3820 - 6035 feet).
Galium
angustifolium ssp.
gracillimum
slender bedstraw 4.2 Joshua tree "woodland", Sonoran desert scrub, Granitic, Rocky
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (425 - 5085 feet).
Galium
angustifolium ssp.
jacinticum
San Jacinto
Mountains
bedstraw
1B.3 Lower montane coniferous forest No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (4430 - 6890 feet).
Heuchera
hirsutissima
shaggy-haired
alumroot
1B.3 Subalpine coniferous forest, Upper montane
coniferous forest, Granitic, Rocky
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (4985 - 11485 feet).
Horsfordia alata pink velvet-mallow 4.3 Sonoran desert scrub (rocky) No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (330 - 1640 feet).
Horsfordia
newberryi
Newberry's velvetmallow4.3 Sonoran desert scrub (rocky) Moderate potential. Suitable habitat is present in the Project area in areas ADN, DJN, and DJS. Occurrence data is not available.
This species was not observed in the ADN Development Area during the May and October 2023 protocol level surveys, or the reconnaissance level surveys of the entire Project area.
Hulsea vestita ssp.
callicarpha
beautiful hulsea 4.2 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous forest, Granitic, Gravelly (sometimes),
Rocky (sometimes)
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (3000 - 10005 feet).
Jaffueliobryum raui Rau's
jaffueliobryum
moss
2B.3 Alpine dwarf scrub, Chaparral, Mojavean
desert scrub, Sonoran desert scrub,
Carbonate, Dry, Openings, Rock crevices
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (1610 - 6890 feet).
Johnstonella costata ribbed cryptantha 4.3 Desert dunes, Mojavean desert scrub, Sonoran desert scrub, Sandy
Moderate potential. Suitable habitat is present in the Project area in areas ADN, DJN, and DJS. Occurrence data is not available.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-26 Scientific Name Common Name Status/
CRPR1
Habitat Requirements2 Potential to Occur
Johnstonella
holoptera
winged cryptantha 4.3 Mojavean desert scrub, Sonoran desert scrub
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (330 - 5545 feet).
Juncus acutus ssp.
leopoldii
southwestern
spiny rush
4.2 Coastal dunes (mesic), Coastal scrub,
Marshes and swamps (coastal salt),
Meadows and seeps (alkaline seeps)
No potential. No marshes, swamps or seeps are present in the Project area.
Juncus cooperi Cooper's rush 4.3 Meadows and seeps (mesic, alkaline or saline)
No potential. No marshes, swamps or seeps are present in the Project area.
Leptosiphon
floribundus ssp.
hallii
Santa Rosa
Mountains
leptosiphon
1B.3 Pinyon and juniper woodland, Sonoran
desert scrub
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (3280 - 6560 feet).
Lilium parryi lemon lily 1B.2 Lower montane coniferous forest, Meadows and seeps, Riparian forest, Upper montane
coniferous forest, Mesic
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (4005 - 9005 feet).
Lycium torreyi Torrey's box-thorn 4.2 Mojavean desert scrub, Sonoran desert scrub, desert valleys, Rocky, Sandy,
Streambanks, Washes
Moderate potential. Suitable habitat is present in the Project area in areas ADN, DJN, and DJS. Occurrence data is not available.
This species was not observed in the ADN Development Area during the May and October 2023 protocol level surveys, or the reconnaissance level surveys of the entire Project area.
Marina orcuttii var.
orcuttii
California marina 1B.3 Chaparral, Pinyon and juniper woodland, Sonoran desert scrub, Rocky
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (3445 - 3805 feet).
Matelea parvifolia spear-leaf matelea 2B.3 Mojavean desert scrub, Sonoran desert scrub, Rocky
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (1445 - 3595 feet).
Mirabilis tenuiloba slender-lobed four
o'clock
4.3 Sonoran desert scrub No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (755 - 3595 feet).
Nemacaulis
denudata var.
gracilis
slender
cottonheads
2B.2 Coastal dunes, Desert dunes, Sonoran
desert scrub
Moderate potential. Suitable habitat is present in the Project area in areas ADN, DJN, and DJS. This species was observed approximately 0.5 mile west of the Project area in 1978.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-27 Scientific Name Common Name Status/
CRPR1
Habitat Requirements2 Potential to Occur
Penstemon
californicus
California
beardtongue
1B.2 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous
forest, Pinyon and juniper woodland, Sandy
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (3840 - 7545 feet).
Penstemon
clevelandii var.
connatus
San Jacinto
beardtongue
4.3 Chaparral, Pinyon and juniper woodland,
Sonoran desert scrub, Rocky
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (1310 - 4920 feet).
Petalonyx linearis narrow-leaf
sandpaper-plant
2B.3 Mojavean desert scrub, Sonoran desert
scrub, canyons, Rocky (sometimes), Sandy
(sometimes)
Low potential. Suitable habitat is present in the Project area in areas ADN, DJN, and DJS; however, the nearest occurrence is mapped to an uncertain location over five miles to the
southwest.
This species was not observed in the ADN Development Area during the May and October 2023 protocol level surveys, or the reconnaissance level surveys of the entire Project area.
Phaseolus filiformis slender-stem bean 2B.1 Sonoran desert scrub No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (410 - 410 feet).
Pseudorontium
cyathiferum
Deep Canyon
snapdragon
2B.3 Sonoran desert scrub (rocky) Low potential. Suitable habitat is present in the Project area in areas ADN, DJN, and DJS; however, the nearest occurrences are over five miles to the southwest.
This species was not observed in the ADN Development Area during the May and October 2023 protocol level surveys, or the reconnaissance level surveys of the entire Project area.
Saltugilia latimeri Latimer's
woodland-gilia
1B.2 Chaparral, Mojavean desert scrub, Pinyon
and juniper woodland, Granitic (often),
Rocky (sometimes), Sandy (sometimes),
Washes (sometimes)
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (1310 - 6235 feet).
Sedum niveum Davidson's
stonecrop
4.2 Lower montane coniferous forest, Subalpine
coniferous forest, Upper montane
coniferous forest, Rocky
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (6810 - 9845 feet).
Selaginella
eremophila
desert spike-moss 2B.2 Chaparral, Sonoran desert scrub (gravelly, rocky)
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (655 - 4250 feet).
Senna covesii Cove's cassia 2B.2 Sonoran desert scrub, Dry, sandy desert washes and slopes, Dry, Sandy, Slopes,
Washes
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (740 - 4250 feet).
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-28 Scientific Name Common Name Status/
CRPR1
Habitat Requirements2 Potential to Occur
Sidotheca
emarginata
white-margined
oxytheca
1B.3 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous
forest, Pinyon and juniper woodland
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (3935 - 8205 feet).
Stemodia
durantifolia
purple stemodia 2B.1 Sonoran desert scrub (often mesic, sandy) No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (590 - 985 feet).
Streptanthus
campestris
southern
jewelflower
1B.3 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous
forest, Pinyon and juniper woodland, Rocky
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (2955 - 7545 feet).
Thysanocarpus
rigidus
rigid fringepod 1B.2 Pinyon and juniper woodland, Dry, Rocky, Slopes
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (1970 - 7220 feet).
Tragia ramosa desert tragia 4.3 Chenopod scrub, Pinyon and juniper woodland, Rocky
No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (2955 - 6105 feet).
Xylorhiza cognata Mecca-aster 1B.2 Sonoran desert scrub No potential. The Project area is outside of the elevational range for this species (65 - 1310 feet).
Footnotes:
1 Rankings from CNDDB (January 2023).
2 General habitat, and microhabitat column information, reprinted from CNDDB (January 2023).
Status Abbreviations:
CRPR: CNPS rankings for rare plants (CNPS, 2023) - 1A = Plants presumed extinct in California; 1B = Plants rare, threatened or endangered in California and elsewhere; 2 = Plants rare, threatened, or endangered in California, but more common elsewhere; 3 = Plants about which more information is needed (a review list); 4 = Plants of limited distribution (a watch list); n/a = not applicable; Threat Code extensions and their meanings: “.1 - Seriously threatened in California (over 80% of occurrences threatened / high degree and immediacy of threat); .2 – Moderately threatened in California (20-80% of occurrences threatened / moderate degree and immediacy of threat); .3 – Not very threatened in California (<20% of occurrences threatened / low degree and immediacy of threat or no current threats known)” (CDFW, 2023a).
Potential to Occur:
No potential: Habitat in and adjacent to the Project area is clearly unsuitable for the species requirements (cover, substrate, elevation, hydrology, plant community, site history, disturbance regime).
Low potential: Few of the habitat components meeting the species requirements are present, and/or the majority of habitat on and adjacent to the site is unsuitable or of very poor quality. The species is not likely to be found in the Project area.
Moderate potential: Some of the habitat components meeting the species requirements are present, and/or only some of the habitat on or adjacent to the site is unsuitable. The species has a moderate probability of being found in the Project area.
High potential: All of the habitat components meeting the species requirements are present and/or most of the habitat on or adjacent to the site is highly suitable. The species has a high probability of being found in the Project area.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-29 Table 3.2. Potential for Special Status Animals to Occur in the Project Area Scientific name Common Name FESA CESA Other
CDFW
Status1
Habitat2 Potential to Occur
Mammals
Antrozous pallidus Pallid Bat None None SSC Deserts, grasslands, shrublands, woodlands and forests. Most
common in open, dry habitats with
rocky areas for roosting. Roosts must
protect bats from high temperatures.
Very sensitive to disturbance of
roosting sites.
Low potential. There are no
suitable rocky areas for roosting.
Additionally, the Project area is
highly disturbed.
Bassariscus
astutus octavus
Southern
California
Ringtail
None None FP Exploit a variety of habitats such as
dry, rocky, brush-covered hillsides or
riparian areas, typically not far from
an open water source. Dens most
often in rock crevices, boulder piles,
or talus, but also tree hollows, root
cavities, and rural buildings. Rarely
use same den for more than a few
days.
Low potential. There is not
suitable habitat available for this
species in the Project area.
Chaetodipus
californicus
femoralis
Dulzura Pocket
Mouse
None None SSC Chaparral, coastal scrub, and valley
& foothill grassland. Variety of
habitats including coastal scrub,
chaparral, and grassland in San
Diego County. Attracted to grasschaparral edges.
Low potential. The preferred
habitat types are not present within
the Project area. Also, the Project
area is not within San Diego
County.
Chaetodipus fallax
fallax
Northwestern
San Diego
Pocket Mouse
None None SSC Coastal scrub, chaparral, grasslands,
sagebrush, etc. in western San Diego
County. Sandy, herbaceous areas,
usually in association with rocks or
coarse gravel.
Low potential. There is no
suitable habitat within the Project
area for this species. Also, the
Project area is not within San
Diego County.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-30 Scientific name Common Name FESA CESA Other
CDFW
Status1
Habitat2 Potential to Occur
Chaetodipus fallax
pallidus
Pallid San Diego
Pocket Mouse
None None SSC Desert wash, pinon & juniper
woodlands, Sonoran desert scrub.
Desert border areas in eastern San
Diego County in desert wash, desert
scrub, desert succulent scrub,
pinyon-juniper, etc. Sandy,
herbaceous areas, usually in
association with rocks or coarse
gravel.
Low potential. There is not
suitable habitat within the Project
area for this species. Also, the
Project area is not within San
Diego County.
Dipodomys
merriami collinus
Earthquake
Merriams
Kangaroo Rat
None None - Chaparral, coastal scrub. Known only
from San Diego and Riverside
counties. Associated with riversidean
sage scrub, chaparral, and nonnative grassland. Need sandy loam substrates for digging of burrows.
Low potential. No chaparral or
coastal scrub habitat available for
this species.
Eumops perotis
californicus
Western Mastiff
Bat
None None SSC Chaparral, cismontane woodland,
coastal scrub, and valley & foothill
grassland. Many open, semi-arid to
arid habitats, including conifer and
deciduous woodlands, coastal scrub,
grasslands, chaparral, etc. Roosts in
crevices in cliff faces, high buildings,
trees, and tunnels.
Low potential. The Project area
does not contain suitable roosting
habitat.
Lasiurus xanthinus Western Yellow
Bat
None None SSC Found in valley foothill riparian,
desert riparian, desert wash, and
palm oasis habitats. Roosts in trees,
particularly palms. Forages over
water and among trees.
Low potential. Although the
Project area is in proximity to
limited riparian habitat within the
Whitewater River, there are no
palm trees available for roosting.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-31 Scientific name Common Name FESA CESA Other
CDFW
Status1
Habitat2 Potential to Occur
Neotoma albigula
venusta
Colorado Valley
Woodrat
None None - Sonoran desert scrub. Low-lying
desert areas in southeastern
California. Closely associated with
beaver-tail cactus and mesquite.
Intolerant of cold temps. Eats mainly
succulent plants. Distribution
influenced by abundance of nest
building material.
Low potential. The Project area
does not contain succulent plants
or beaver-tail cactus for foraging.
Neotoma lepida
intermedia
San Diego
Desert Woodrat
None None SSC Coastal scrub of southern California
from San Diego County to San Luis
Obispo County. Moderate to dense
canopies preferred. They are
particularly abundant in rock
outcrops, rocky cliffs, and slopes.
Low potential. No moderate to
dense canopy, or coastal scrub
present in the Project area.
Nyctinomops
femorosaccus
Pocketed Freetailed BatNone None SSC Joshua tree woodland, pinon & juniper woodlands, riparian scrub,
and Sonoran desert scrub. Variety of
arid areas in southern California;
pine-juniper woodlands, desert scrub,
palm oasis, desert wash, desert
riparian, etc. Rocky areas with high
cliffs.
Low potential. There is no
woodland, scrub, or rocky areas
with high cliffs habitat types
available in the Project area for
this species.
Ovis canadensis
nelsoni
Desert Bighorn
Sheep
None None FP Alpine, alpine dwarf scrub, chaparral,
chenopod scrub, Great Basin scrub,
Mojavean desert scrub, Montane
dwarf scrub, pinon & juniper
woodlands, riparian woodland, and
Sonoran desert scrub. Widely
distributed from the White Mountains
in Mono County to the Chocolate
Mountains in Imperial County. Open,
rocky, steep areas with available
water and herbaceous forage.
No potential. There is no suitable
habitat available within the Project
area. The proximity to roads and
human development is not
suitable.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-32 Scientific name Common Name FESA CESA Other
CDFW
Status1
Habitat2 Potential to Occur
Ovis canadensis
nelsoni pop. 2
Peninsular
Bighorn Sheep
DPS
FE ST FP Eastern slopes of the Peninsular
Ranges below 4,600-foot elevation.
This distinct population segment
(DPS) of the subspecies inhabits the
Peninsular Ranges in southern
California from the San Jacinto
Mountains south to the U.S.-Mexico
International Border. Optimal habitat
includes steep walled canyons and
ridges bisected by rocky or sandy
washes, with available water.
No potential. There is no suitable
habitat available within the Project
area. The proximity to roads and
human development is not
suitable.
Perognathus
longimembris
bangsi
Palm Springs
Pocket Mouse
None None SSC Desert wash, Sonoran desert scrub.
Desert riparian, desert scrub, desert
wash, and sagebrush habitats. Most
common in creosote-dominated
desert scrub. Rarely found on rocky
sites. Occurs in all canopy coverage
classes.
Low potential. There is suitable
creosote habitat for this species;
however, no observations nearby
(CDFW, 2023a; iNaturalist, 2023).
Perognathus
longimembris
brevinasus
Los Angeles
Pocket Mouse
None None SSC Coastal scrub. Lower elevation
grasslands and coastal sage
communities in and around the Los
Angeles Basin. Open ground with
fine, sandy soils. May not dig
extensive burrows, hiding under
weeds and dead leaves instead.
Low potential. Coastal scrub is
not present within the Project area.
The Project area is outside of the
Los Angeles Basin.
Taxidea taxus American
Badger
None None SSC Most abundant in drier open stages
of most shrub, forest, and
herbaceous habitats, with friable
soils. Needs sufficient food, friable
soils and open, uncultivated ground.
Preys on burrowing rodents. Digs
burrows.
Low potential. The Project area
does not contain suitable habitat
for this species, and the
fragmentation is not suitable.
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CDFW
Status1
Habitat2 Potential to Occur
Xerospermophilus
tereticaudus
chlorus
Palm Springs
Round-tailed
Ground Squirrel
None None SSC Chenopod scrub, Sonoran desert
scrub. Restricted to the CV. Prefers
desert succulent scrub, desert wash,
desert scrub, alkali scrub, and levees.
Prefers open, flat, grassy areas in
fine-textured, sandy soil. Density
correlated with winter rainfall.
Moderate potential. The areas
ADN, DJN, and DJS contain
suitable habitat for this species.
There is an observation on the
CNDDB within the Project area
from 2002 (CDFW, 2023a). The
Project area is within areas
predicted to have occupancy from
a habitat suitability model (CVCC,
2023).
Birds
Accipiter cooperii Coopers Hawk None None WL Cismontane woodland, riparian forest, riparian woodland, upper
montane coniferous forest.
Woodland, chiefly of open,
interrupted or marginal type. Nest
sites mainly in riparian growths of
deciduous trees, as in canyon
bottoms on river flood-plains, also live
oaks.
Moderate potential. There are
observations from three separate
locations within the Project area
(eBird, 2023). However, there is no
nesting habitat available within any
areas in the Project area for this
species. The species may occur in
riparian habitat areas in and
around the Whitewater River.
Accipiter striatus Sharp-shinned
Hawk
None None WL Cismontane woodland, lower
montane coniferous forest, riparian
forest, riparian woodland. Ponderosa
pine, black oak, riparian deciduous,
mixed conifer, and Jeffrey pine
habitats. Prefers riparian areas.
North-facing slopes with plucking
perches are critical requirements.
Nests usually within 275 feet of
water.
Low potential. There is no
suitable forested or riparian habitat
available within the Project area.
Aquila chrysaetos Golden Eagle None None FP | WL Rolling foothills, mountain areas, sage-juniper flats, and desert. Cliffwalled canyons provide nesting habitat in most parts of range, also
large trees in open areas.
Low potential. No canyons or
large trees available for nesting
within the Project area.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-34 Scientific name Common Name FESA CESA Other
CDFW
Status1
Habitat2 Potential to Occur
Ardea alba Great Egret None None - Brackish marsh, estuary, freshwater marsh, marsh & swamp, riparian
forest, and wetland. Colonial nester in
large trees. Rookery sites located
near marshes, tide-flats, irrigated
pastures, and margins of rivers and
lakes.
Low potential. There is not
suitable habitat within the Project
area for this species.
Ardea herodias Great Blue
Heron
None None - Brackish marsh, estuary, freshwater
marsh, marsh & swamp, riparian
forest, and wetland. Colonial nester in
tall trees, cliffsides, and sequestered
spots on marshes. Rookery sites in
close proximity to foraging areas:
marshes, lake margins, tide-flats,
rivers and streams, and wet
meadows.
Low potential. There is not
suitable habitat within the Project
area for this species.
Asio otus Long-eared Owl None None SSC Cismontane woodland, Great Basin scrub, riparian forest, riparian
woodland, upper montane coniferous
forest. Riparian bottomlands grown to
tall willows and cottonwoods, also
belts of live oak paralleling stream
courses. Require adjacent open land,
productive of mice and the presence
of old nests of crows, hawks, or
magpies for breeding.
Low potential. There is not
suitable habitat within the Project
area for this species.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-35 Scientific name Common Name FESA CESA Other
CDFW
Status1
Habitat2 Potential to Occur
Athene cunicularia Burrowing Owl None None SSC Coastal prairie, coastal scrub, Great Basin grassland, Great Basin scrub,
Mojavean desert scrub, Sonoran
desert scrub, and valley & foothill
grassland. Open, dry annual or
perennial grasslands, deserts, and
scrublands characterized by lowgrowing vegetation. Subterranean nester, dependent upon burrowing
mammals, most notably, the
California ground squirrel.
Moderate potential. This species
has a moderate potential to occur
within ADN. There are recorded
observations from two separate
locations within the Project area
(eBird, 2023). A majority of the
Project area is considered to have
highly suitable habitat (CDFW,
2016).
Botaurus
lentiginosus
American Bittern None None - Brackish marsh, freshwater marsh, and salt marsh. Freshwater and
slightly brackish marshes. Also in
coastal salt marshes. Dense reed
beds.
No potential. No suitable marsh
habitat available.
Buteo regalis Ferruginous
Hawk
None None WL Great Basin grassland, Great Basin
scrub, Pinon & juniper woodlands,
and valley & foothill grassland. Open
grasslands, sagebrush flats, desert
scrub, low foothills, and fringes of
pinyon & juniper habitats. Eats mostly
lagomorphs, ground squirrels, and
mice. Population trends may follow
lagomorph population cycles.
Low potential. Marginally suitable
habitat available for this species
within the Project area.
Observations are approximately 5
miles away (eBird, 2023).
Calypte costae Costas
Hummingbird
None None - Desert riparian, desert and arid scrub
foothill habitats.
Moderate potential. There are
multiple recent observations within
the Project area (eBird, 2023).
The species may occur throughout
the Project area, but the ADN,
DJN, and DJS areas contain
natural elements more suitable for
nesting and foraging.
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CDFW
Status1
Habitat2 Potential to Occur
Chaetura vauxi Vauxs Swift None None SSC Redwood, Douglas-fir, and other coniferous forests. Nests in large
hollow trees and snags. Often nests
in flocks. Forages over most terrains
and habitats but shows a preference
for foraging over rivers and lakes.
Low potential. There is no
suitable forested habitat within the
Project area for this species.
Charadrius
montanus
Mountain Plover None None SSC Chenopod scrub, Valley & foothill grassland, Short grasslands, freshly
plowed fields, newly sprouting grain
fields, and sometimes sod farms.
Short vegetation, bare ground, and
flat topography. Prefers grazed areas
and areas with burrowing rodents.
Low potential. There are no
grazed areas within the Project
area. No observations nearby
(eBird, 2023).
Chlidonias niger Black Tern None None SSC Freshwater marsh, Great Basin standing waters, wetland. Freshwater
lakes, ponds, marshes, and flooded
ag fields. At coastal lagoons and
estuaries during migration. Breeding
range reduced. Breeds primarily in
Modoc Plateau region, with some
breeding in Sacramento and San
Joaquin Valleys.
Low potential. There is no
suitable aquatic habitat present
within the Project area.
Circus hudsonius Northern Harrier None None SSC Coastal scrub, Great Basin grassland, marsh & swamp, riparian
scrub, valley & foothill grassland, and
wetland. Coastal salt and freshwater
marsh. Nest and forage in
grasslands, from salt grass in desert
sink to mountain cienagas. Nests on
ground in shrubby vegetation, usually
at marsh edge; nest built of a large
mound of sticks in wet areas.
Low potential. There is not
suitable foraging or nesting habitat
within the Project area for this
species.
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Status1
Habitat2 Potential to Occur
Contopus cooperi Olive-sided
Flycatcher
None None SSC Lower montane coniferous forest,
redwood, upper montane coniferous
forest. Nesting habitats are mixed
conifer, montane hardwood-conifer,
Douglas-fir, redwood, red fir and
lodgepole pine. Most numerous in
montane conifer forests where tall
trees overlook canyons, meadows,
lakes or other open terrain.
Low potential. There is no
suitable nesting habitat within the
Project area.
Egretta thula Snowy Egret None None - Marsh & swamp, meadow & seep, riparian forest, riparian woodland,
and wetland. Colonial nester, with
nest sites situated in protected beds
of dense tules. Rookery sites situated
close to foraging areas: marshes,
tidal-flats, streams, wet meadows,
and borders of lakes.
Low potential. There is not highly
suitable habitat available within the
Project area for this species.
Empidonax traillii
brewsteri
Little Wouldow
Flycatcher
None SE - Meadow & seep, riparian woodland.
Mountain meadows and riparian
habitats in the Sierra Nevada and
Cascades. Nests near the edges of
vegetation clumps and near streams.
Low potential. There is not highly
suitable habitat available within the
Project area for this species.
Empidonax traillii
extimus
Southwestern
Wouldow
Flycatcher
FE SE - Riparian woodlands in Southern
California.
Low potential. No suitable habitat
available within the Project area for
this species. No observations
nearby (eBird, 2023).
Eremophila
alpestris actia
California
Horned Lark
None None WL Marine intertidal & splash zone
communities, and meadow & seep.
Coastal regions, chiefly from Sonoma
County to San Diego County. Also
main part of San Joaquin Valley and
east to foothills. Short-grass prairie,
"bald" hills, mountain meadows, open
coastal plains, fallow grain fields,
alkali flats.
Low potential. The Project area
does not contain suitable habitat
for this species.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-38 Scientific name Common Name FESA CESA Other
CDFW
Status1
Habitat2 Potential to Occur
Falco mexicanus Prairie Falcon None None WL Great Basin grassland, Great Basin scrub, Mojavean desert scrub,
Sonoran desert scrub, and valley &
foothill grassland. Inhabits dry, open
terrain, either level or hilly. Breeding
sites located on cliffs. Forages far
afield, even to marshlands and ocean
shores.
Low potential. There is no cliff
habitat for breeding, or preferred
foraging habitats within the Project
area.
Falco peregrinus
anatum
American
Peregrine
Falcon
Delisted Delisted FP Near wetlands, lakes, rivers, or other water; on cliffs, banks, dunes, and
mounds, also human-made
structures. Nest consists of a scrape
or a depression or ledge in an open
site.
Low potential. No suitable aquatic
habitat within or nearby the Project
area.
Hydroprogne
caspia
Caspian Tern None None - Nests on sandy or gravelly beaches and shell banks in small colonies
inland and along the coast. Inland
freshwater lakes and marshes, also
brackish or salt waters of estuaries
and bays.
Low potential. No suitable aquatic
habitat within or nearby the Project
area.
Icteria virens Yellow-breasted
Chat
None None SSC Riparian forest, riparian scrub,
riparian woodland. Summer resident;
inhabits riparian thickets of willow and
other brushy tangles near
watercourses. Nests in low, dense
riparian, consisting of willow,
blackberry, wild grape; forages and
nests within 10 feet of ground.
Low potential. The Project area
does not contain suitable riparian
habitat for this species.
Lanius
ludovicianus
Loggerhead
Shrike
None None SSC Broken woodlands, savannah,
pinyon-juniper, Joshua tree, and
riparian woodlands, desert oases,
scrub, and washes. Prefers open
country for hunting, with perches for
scanning, and fairly dense shrubs
and brush for nesting.
Low potential. The Project area
does not provide highly suitable
habitat for this species. Recent
observations nearby are sparse
(eBird, 2023).
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-39 Scientific name Common Name FESA CESA Other
CDFW
Status1
Habitat2 Potential to Occur
Larus californicus California Gull None None WL Littoral waters, sandy beaches, waters and shorelines of bays, tidal
mud-flats, marshes, lakes, etc.
Colonial nester on islets in large
interior lakes, either fresh or strongly
alkaline.
Low potential. No suitable aquatic
habitat within or nearby the Project
area.
Leiothlypis luciae Lucys Warbler None None SSC Riparian woodland. Primarily along lower Colorado River Valley and the
washes and arroyos emptying into it,
with occasional occurrences
throughout the Sonoran and Mojave
Deserts. Partial to thickets of
mesquite, riparian scrub, and even
stands of tamarisk.
Low potential. The Project area
does not contain suitable riparian
habitat for this species.
Melozone aberti Aberts Towhee None None - Desert wash, riparian woodland.
Desert riparian and desert wash
habitats in the lower Colorado River
Valley, also the Imperial and
Coachella valleys. Frequents dense
vegetation, thickets of willow,
cottonwood, mesquite, and salt
cedar.
Moderate potential. There are
recorded public observations
within the Project area (eBird,
2023). The species may occur
throughout the Project area, but
the ADN, DJN, and DJS areas
contain natural elements more
suitable for nesting and foraging.
Numenius
americanus
Long-billed
Curlew
None None WL Great Basin grassland, meadow &
seep. Breeds in upland shortgrass
prairies and wet meadows in
northeastern California. Habitats on
gravelly soils and gently rolling terrain
are favored over others.
Low potential. The Project area
does not provide suitable habitat
for this species.
Pandion haliaetus Osprey None None WL Riparian forest, Ocean shore, bays, freshwater lakes, and larger streams.
Large nests built in tree-tops within
15 miles of a good fish-producing
body of water.
No potential. There is no suitable
aquatic habitat needed for foraging
within or nearby the Project area.
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CDFW
Status1
Habitat2 Potential to Occur
Passerculus
sandwichensis
alaudinus
Bryants
Savannah
Sparrow
None None SSC Open fields, meadows, salt marshes,
prairies, dunes, and shores. Over
most of range, found in open
meadows, pastures, edges of
marshes, alfalfa fields, pastures; also
tundra in summer, shores and weedy
vacant lots in winter.
Low potential. No suitable habitat
types are present.
Passerculus
sandwichensis
rostratus
Large-billed
Savannah
Sparrow
None None SSC Wetland. Breeds along the Colorado
River delta in Mexico; winters at the
Salton Sea. Saline emergent
wetlands at the Salton Sea and
southern coast.
Low potential. No wetland habitat
available for this species within the
Project area.
Piranga rubra Summer
Tanager
None None SSC Riparian forest. Summer resident of
desert riparian along lower Colorado
River, and locally elsewhere in
California deserts. Requires
cottonwood-willow riparian for nesting
and foraging; prefers older, dense
stands along streams.
Low potential. The Project area
does not contain cottonwoodwillow riparian habitat.
Polioptila
californica
californica
Coastal
California
Gnatcatcher
FT None SSC Coastal bluff scrub, coastal scrub.
Obligate, permanent resident of
coastal sage scrub below 2500 feet in
southern California. Low, coastal
sage scrub in arid washes, on mesas
and slopes. Not all areas classified as
coastal sage scrub are occupied.
Low potential. There is no coastal
habitat available within the Project
area for this species.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-41 Scientific name Common Name FESA CESA Other
CDFW
Status1
Habitat2 Potential to Occur
Polioptila melanura Black-tailed
Gnatcatcher
None None WL Mojavean desert scrub, Sonoran
desert scrub. Primarily inhabits
wooded desert wash habitats; also
occurs in desert scrub habitat,
especially in winter. Nests in desert
washes containing mesquite, palo
verde, ironwood, acacia; absent from
areas where salt cedar introduced.
Moderate potential. The Project
area contains desert scrub habitat
in the natural areas. There are
public observations recorded
within 0.75 miles of the Project
area (eBird 2023). The species
may occur throughout the Project
area, but the ADN and DJN areas
contain natural elements more
suitable for nesting and foraging.
Pyrocephalus
rubinus
Vermilion
Flycatcher
None None SSC Marsh & swamp, riparian forest,
riparian scrub, riparian woodland,
wetland. During nesting, inhabits
desert riparian adjacent to irrigated
fields, irrigation ditches, pastures,
and other open, mesic areas. Nest in
cottonwood, willow, mesquite, and
other large desert riparian trees.
Moderate potential. There are
recorded observations within the
Project area, with the most recent
being in January 2023 (eBird
2023). The species may occur
throughout the Project area, but
the ADN, DJN, and DJS areas
contain natural elements more
suitable for nesting and foraging.
Rallus obsoletus
yumanensis
Yuma Ridgways
Rail
FE ST FP Freshwater marsh, Marsh & swamp,
Wetland. Nests in freshwater
marshes along the Colorado River
and along the south and east ends of
the Salton Sea. Prefers stands of
cattails and tules dissected by narrow
channels of flowing water; principal
food is crayfish.
No potential. No marsh habitat
available within the Project area.
Selasphorus rufus Rufous
Hummingbird
None None - North coast coniferous forest, old
growth. Breeds in Transition life zone
of northwest coastal area from
Oregon border to southern Sonoma
County. Nests in berry tangles,
shrubs, and conifers. Favors habitats
rich in nectar-producing flowers.
Low potential. There is not
suitable habitat for this species
within the Project area.
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CDFW
Status1
Habitat2 Potential to Occur
Setophaga petechia Yellow Warbler None None SSC Riparian plant associations in close proximity to water. Also nests in
montane shrubbery in open conifer
forests in Cascades and Sierra
Nevada. Frequently found nesting
and foraging in willow shrubs and
thickets, and in other riparian plants
including cottonwoods, sycamores,
ash, and alders.
Low potential. There is not
suitable riparian habitat available
for this species within the Project
area.
Spinus lawrencei Lawrences
Goldfinch
None None - Broadleaved upland forest, chaparral,
pinon & juniper woodlands, riparian
woodland. Nests in open oak or other
arid woodland and chaparral, near
water. Nearby herbaceous habitats
used for feeding. Closely associated
with oaks.
Low potential. The preferred
habitat types are not available for
this species within the Project
area.
Spizella breweri Brewers
Sparrow
None None - East of Cascade-Sierra Nevada
crest, mountains, and high valleys of
Mojave Desert, and mountains at
southern end of San Joaquin Valley.
For nesting they prefer high
sagebrush plains, slopes and valley
with Great Basin sagebrush and
antelope brush.
Low potential. The Project area
does not contain suitable
mountainous or valley habitat for
this species.
Toxostoma crissale Crissal Thrasher None None SSC Riparian woodland. Resident of southeastern deserts in desert
riparian and desert wash habitats.
Nests in dense vegetation along
streams/washes; mesquite,
screwbean mesquite, ironwood,
catclaw, acacia, arrowweed, and
willow.
Low potential. The Project area
does not contain suitable riparian
habitat for this species.
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CDFW
Status1
Habitat2 Potential to Occur
Toxostoma lecontei Le Contes
Thrasher
None None SSC Desert wash, Mojavean desert scrub,
and Sonoran desert scrub. Desert
resident; primarily of open desert
wash, desert scrub, alkali desert
scrub, and desert succulent scrub
habitats. Commonly nests in a dense,
spiny shrub or densely branched
cactus in desert wash habitat, usually
2-8 feet above ground.
Low potential. The Project area
may contain suitable shrub habitat
for this species. There are no
recent or nearby recorded
observations (eBird, 2023).
Vireo bellii pusillus Least Bells
Vireo
FE SE - Riparian forest, riparian scrub,
riparian woodland. Summer resident
of Southern California in low riparian
in vicinity of water or in dry river
bottoms; below 2000 feet. Nests
placed along margins of bushes or on
twigs projecting into pathways,
usually willow, Baccharis, mesquite.
Low potential. There are
observations from 2022 over 3
miles west of the Project area
(eBird, 2022). The Project area
does not contain riparian habitat.
Vireo vicinior Gray Vireo None None SSC Dry chaparral; west of desert, in chamise-dominated habitat;
mountains of Mojave Desert,
associated with juniper and
Artemisia. Forage, nest, and sing in
areas formed by a continuous growth
of twigs, 1-5 feet above ground.
Low potential. The Project area
does not contain suitable habitat or
features for this species.
Xanthocephalus
xanthocephalus
Yellow-headed
Blackbird
None None SSC Marsh & swamp, wetland. Nests in
freshwater emergent wetlands with
dense vegetation and deep water.
Often along borders of lakes or
ponds. Nests only where large
insects such as Odonata are
abundant, nesting timed with
maximum emergence of aquatic
insects.
No potential. The Project area
does not contain wetland habitat
for this species.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-44 Scientific name Common Name FESA CESA Other
CDFW
Status1
Habitat2 Potential to Occur
Reptiles
Anniella stebbinsi Southern
California
Legless Lizard
None None SSC Broadleaved upland forest, chaparral,
coastal dunes, and coastal scrub.
Generally south of the Transverse
Range, extending to northwestern
Baja California. Occurs in sandy or
loose loamy soils under sparse
vegetation. Disjunct populations in
the Tehachapi and Piute Mountains
in Kern County. Variety of habitats;
generally in moist, loose soil. They
prefer soils with a high moisture
content.
Low potential. The Project area
does not contain the suitable
habitat types for this species.
Aspidoscelis tigris
stejnegeri
Coastal Whiptail None None SSC Found in deserts and semi-arid areas with sparse vegetation and open
areas. Also found in woodland and
riparian areas. Ground may be firm
soil, sandy, or rocky.
Low potential. This subspecies'
range is closer to the coast, which
is outside of the Project area
(California Herps, 2023).
Coleonyx
variegatus abbotti
San Diego
Banded Gecko
None None SSC Chaparral, coastal scrub. Coastal and
cismontane southern California.
Found in granite or rocky outcrops in
coastal scrub and chaparral habitats.
Low potential. No rocky outcrops
in coastal scrub or chaparral
habitats available within the
Project area.
Crotalus ruber Red-diamond
Rattlesnake
None None SSC Chaparral, woodland, grassland, and
desert areas from coastal San Diego
County to the eastern slopes of the
mountains. Occurs in rocky areas
and dense vegetation. Needs rodent
burrows, cracks in rocks or surface
cover objects.
Low potential. The Project area
contains only marginally suitable
habitat for this species. There are
no rocky areas present.
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Status1
Habitat2 Potential to Occur
Gopherus agassizii Desert Tortoise FT ST - Joshua tree woodland, Mojavean desert scrub, and Sonoran desert
scrub. Most common in desert scrub,
desert wash, and Joshua tree
habitats; occurs in almost every
desert habitat. Require friable soil for
burrow and nest construction.
Creosote bush habitat with large
annual wildflower blooms preferred.
Low potential. There was a
juvenile shell found in 2017 within
the Project area (iNaturalist, 2023).
There are many other recent
observations surrounding the
vicinity of the Project area
(iNaturalist, 2023). Records on the
CNDDB are generally more
northwest to southeast, though the
nearest are seven to 11 miles in
either direction (CDFW, 2023a).
Creosote brush habitat with friable
soil is present for this species. No
sign of Desert Tortoise was
observed during the site visit. The
level of human disturbance and
Common Raven presence is not
suitable for this species, and it is
unlikely for them to occur.
Phrynosoma
blainvillii
Coast Horned
Lizard
None None SSC Frequents a wide variety of habitats,
most common in lowlands along
sandy washes with scattered low
bushes. Open areas for sunning,
bushes for cover, patches of loose
soil for burial, and abundant supply of
ants and other insects.
Low potential. The Project area
does not contain highly suitable
habitat. No observations nearby
(iNaturalist, 2023).
Phrynosoma mcallii Flat-tailed
Horned Lizard
None None SSC Desert dunes, Mojavean desert
scrub, and Sonoran desert scrub.
Restricted to desert washes and
desert flats in central Riverside,
eastern San Diego, and Imperial
Counties. Critical habitat element is
fine sand, into which lizards burrow to
avoid temperature extremes; requires
vegetative cover and ants.
Moderate potential. There are
many observations within the
vicinity of the Project, the nearest
one is approximately 0.5 miles
from the Project area (iNaturalist,
2023). Suitable habitat is present
within the ADN and DJN areas
within the Project area for this
species.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-46 Scientific name Common Name FESA CESA Other
CDFW
Status1
Habitat2 Potential to Occur
Salvadora
hexalepis virgultea
Coast Patchnosed SnakeNone None SSC Coastal scrub. Brushy or shrubby vegetation in coastal southern
California. Require small mammal
burrows for refuge and overwintering
sites.
Low potential. There is no coastal
scrub habitat within the Project
area.
Uma inornata Coachella Valley
Fringe-toed
Lizard
FT
SE
- Desert dunes, desert wash. Limited
to sandy areas in the CV Riverside
County. Requires fine, loose,
windblown sand (for burrowing),
interspersed with hardpan and
widely-spaced desert shrubs. The
species' habitat is characterized by
active dunes, surrounded by
stabilized dunes and desert scrub
(Vandergast et al., 2016).
Moderate potential. Suitable
habitat is present within the ADN
area within the Project area for this
species. ADN contains loose,
windblown sand, with widely
spaced desert shrubs. The Project
area is outside of critical habitat,
and population centers are known
to be more north of the Project
area and closer to the I-10
(Vandergast et al., 2016).
However, there are many recent
observations surrounding the
Project area within urban
developed areas (iNaturalist,
2023). The most recent
observation is from February 2023
(iNaturalist, 2023). Additionally,
there are records on the CNDDB
from the late 1960s to 1970s
(CDFW, 2023a).
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Status1
Habitat2 Potential to Occur
Amphibians
Batrachoseps
major aridus
Desert Slender
Salamander
FE SE - Desert wash, limestone, and talus
slope. Known only from Hidden Palm
Canyon and Guadalupe Creek,
Riverside County, in barren, palm
oasis, desert wash, and desert scrub.
Occurs under limestone sheets,
rocks, and talus, usually at the base
of damp, shaded, north and westfacing walls.
Low potential. The Project area
does not provide suitable
dampened habitat for this species.
Lithobates
yavapaiensis
Lowland
Leopard Frog
None None SSC Were found along the Colorado River
and in streams near the Salton Sea.
No potential. No suitable aquatic
habitat available for this species.
Fish
Cyprinodon
macularius
Desert Pupfish FE SE - Aquatic, artificial flowing waters, artificial standing waters, Colorado
River basin flowing waters, and
Colorado River basin standing
waters. Desert ponds, springs,
marshes and streams in southern
California. Can live in salinities from
freshwater to 68 ppt; can withstand
temps from 9 - 45 C and dissolved
oxygen levels down to 0.1 ppm.
No potential. No aquatic habitat
within the Project area.
Insects
Bombus crotchii Crotch Bumble
Bee
None CE - Coastal California east to the SierraCascade crest and south into Mexico.
Food plant genera include
Antirrhinum, Phacelia, Clarkia,
Dendromecon, Eschscholzia, and
Eriogonum.
Low potential. The Project area
does not provide suitable habitat
for this species.
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Status1
Habitat2 Potential to Occur
Danaus plexippus Monarch
Butterfly –
California
Overwintering,
Pop. 1
FC None Fields, roadside areas, open areas,
wet areas, or urban gardens. This
species only lays eggs on milkweed.
Overwintering tree habitat includes
eucalyptus, Monterey pine, Monterey
cypress, western sycamore, coast
redwood, and coast live oak trees.
No potential. There are no suitable
overwintering trees within the
Project area.
Dinacoma caseyi Caseys June
Beetle
FE None - Desert wash, Mojavean desert scrub.
Found only in two populations in a
small area of southern Palm Springs.
Found in sandy soils; the females live
underground and only come to the
ground surface to mate.
Low potential. There is an
observation approximately 1.5
miles north of the Project area
(iNaturalist, 2023). The Project
area is outside of the range
(USFWS, 2023a).
Euparagia
unidentata
Algodones
Euparagia Wasp
None None - Desert dunes. Endemic to the
Algodones Dunes in Imperial County.
Low potential. Only marginally
suitable dune habitat present.
Euphydryas editha
quino
Quino
Checkerspot
Butterfly
FE None - Chaparral, coastal scrub. Sunny
openings within chaparral and coastal
sage shrublands in parts of Riverside
and San Diego counties. Hills and
mesas near the coast. Need high
densities of food plants Plantago
erecta, P. insularis, and Orthocarpus
purpurescens.
Low potential. The Project area is
not near the coast.
Habropoda pallida White Faced
Bee
None None - Desert dunes. Endemic to the
Algodones Dunes in Imperial County.
Low potential. The Project area is
not within Imperial County.
Hesperopsis
gracielae
Macneills
Sootywing
None None - Found in well-watered lowland areas
along the Colorado River and
extending west into the CV. Atriplex
lentiformis is the only known host
plant.
Low potential. There are Atriplex
lentiformis observations on the
edges of the Project area from
2019 (iNaturalist, 2023). However,
the Project area is not wellwatered.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-49 Scientific name Common Name FESA CESA Other
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Status1
Habitat2 Potential to Occur
Juniperella
mirabilis
Juniper Metallic
Wood-boring
Beetle
None None - Larvae develop in juniper in Santa
Rosa Mountains in southern
California.
No potential. The Project area is
not within the Santa Rosa
Mountains, and there's no juniper
in the Project area.
Macrobaenetes
valgum
Coachella Giant
Sand Treader
Cricket
None None - Desert dunes. Known from the sand
dune ridges in the vicinity of CV.
Population size regulated by amount
of annual rainfall; some spots favor
permanent habitation where springs
dampen sand.
Moderate potential. There is an
observation within the Project area
(iNaturalist, 2023). Suitable habitat
is present within the ADN and DJN
areas within the Project area for
this species.
Oliarces clara Cheeseweed
Owlfly
(Cheeseweed
Moth Lacewing)
None None - Sonoran desert scrub. Inhabits the
lower Colorado River drainage.
Found under rocks or in flight over
streams. Larrea tridentata is the
suspected larval host.
Low potential. The larval host
species (Larrea tridentata) is
documented within the Project
area (iNaturalist, 2023). There is
an observation approximately 6
miles from the Project area
(iNaturalist, 2023). Habitat within
the Project area is marginally
suitable.
Stenopelmatus
cahuilaensis
Coachella Valley
Jerusalem
Cricket
None None - Desert dunes. Inhabits a small
segment of the sand and dune areas
of the CV, in the vicinity of Palm
Springs. Found in the large,
undulating dunes piled up at the north
base of Mt San Jacinto.
Low potential. The Project area
contains marginally suitable habitat
but is not in close proximity to Mt
San Jacinto.
Mollusks
Anodonta
californiensis
California
Floater
None None - Aquatic. Freshwater lakes and slowmoving streams and rivers.
Taxonomy under review by
specialists. Generally in shallow
water.
No potential. No aquatic habitat
within the Project footprint.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-50 Scientific name Common Name FESA CESA Other
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Status1
Habitat2 Potential to Occur
Eremarionta
millepalmarum
Thousand
Palms
Desertsnail
None None - Information on this species is very
limited. Desert snails typically exist in
areas with habitat to escape
temperatures higher than 93 degrees
Fahrenheit, such as under rocks or in
the mountains.
Low potential. No suitable
temperature refugia available for
this species.
Footnotes:
1 Rankings from CNDDB (January 2023).
2 General habitat, and microhabitat column information, reprinted from CNDDB (January 2023).
Status Abbreviations:
Other Statuses (other federal or state listings may include):
CDFW FP (CDFW Fully Protected Animal): “This classification was the State of California's initial effort to identify and provide additional protection to those animals that were rare or faced possible extinction. Lists were created for fish, amphibians and reptiles, birds and mammals. Most of the species on these lists have subsequently been listed under the state and/or federal endangered species acts.” (CDFW, 2023a); CDFW SSC (CDFW Species of Special Concern): “It is the goal and responsibility of the Department of Fish and Wildlife to maintain viable populations of all native species. To this end, the Department has designated certain vertebrate species as ‘Species of Special Concern’ because declining population levels, limited ranges, and/or continuing threats have made them vulnerable to extinction. The goal of designating species as ‘Species of Special Concern’ is to halt or reverse their decline by calling attention to their plight and addressing the issues of concern early enough to secure their long-term viability” (CDFW, 2023a); CDFW WL (CDFW Watch List): “The CDFW maintains a list consisting of taxa that were previously designated as "Species of Special Concern" but no longer merit that status, or which do not yet meet SSC criteria, but for which there is concern and a need for additional information to clarify status” (CDFW, 2023a).
Potential to Occur:
No potential: Habitat in and adjacent to the Project area is clearly unsuitable for the species requirements (cover, substrate, elevation, hydrology, plant community, site history, disturbance regime).
Low potential: Few of the habitat components meeting the species requirements are present, and/or the majority of habitat on and adjacent to the site is unsuitable or of very poor quality. The species is not likely to be found in the Project area.
Moderate potential: Some of the habitat components meeting the species requirements are present, and/or only some of the habitat on or adjacent to the site is unsuitable. The species has a moderate probability of being found in the Project area.
High potential: All of the habitat components meeting the species requirements are present and/or most of the habitat on or adjacent to the site is highly suitable. The species has a high probability of being found on in the Project area.
Present: Detected or documented on-site.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-51
3.5 Cultural Resources
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less-thanSignificant w/
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource pursuant to
§15064.5?
✓
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of an archaeological resource
pursuant to §15064.5?
✓
c) Disturb any human remains, including those
interred outside of formal cemeteries? ✓
Historic Overview
La Quinta is nestled amidst the Santa Rosa Mountains and is situated on the base of the CV. Achieving City status on May 1, 1982, La Quinta has witnessed continuous development, particularly along the Highway 111 Corridor, fueled by a steadily increasing population that peaks during the winter season (City of La Quinta, 2024b). La Quinta is within the ancestral lands of the Desert Cahuilla Indians, who have resided in the Coachella Valley since immemorial, including areas such as the Martinez Canyon area of the CV and what is known today as Point Happy. The Desert Cahuilla Indians were hunter and gatherers and one of the few Native American Tribes to dig wells. The area held significant importance for the Cahuilla people due to its role as a vital access point to water sources, including the Whitewater River. Notably, within a distance of less than 300 yards from Point Happy, a well was excavated. This well later lent its name to the present-day City of Indian Wells (City of La Quinta, 2024b; SCTCA, 2024).
For centuries, the Cahuilla people were the sole inhabitants of the CV, maintaining a permanent presence.
It wasn't until the early 19th century that Europeans started journeying through the valley. Spanish, and later Mexican explorers, soldiers, and missionaries arrived with the sole aim of swiftly crossing the challenging desert terrain (La Quinta Historical Society, 2017).
Record Search
This analysis is based on a cultural records investigation conducted at the California Historical Resources Inventory System (CHRIS) Eastern Information Center (EIC) located at the University of California, Riverside. The examination of records took place on January 22, 2024, encompassing a review of maps, records, and reports from the EIC pertaining to the Project area. The assessment involved a review of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 1959 La Quinta 7.5 minute series quadrangle map, 1941 Toro Peak 15 minutes series, and 1959 Palm Desert 15 minute series topographic map to assess the Project site. In addition, the California Points of Historical Interest, California Historical Landmarks, California Register of Historic Places, National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), the California State Historic Resources Inventory, and historic topographic maps were reviewed.
The findings revealed that there have been 92 studies on cultural resources conducted within the approximately 410 acres of the proposed Project area. A total of 56 cultural resource properties are documented within the Project area boundaries. According to the NRHP, there are no listed properties located within the bounds of the Project area. Per results from the California Office of Historic 753 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-52 Preservation’s (OHP’s) Archaeological Resources Directory (ARD), there is one property that is listed as considered eligible for listing on the NRHP (P-33-001178 [CA-RIV-001178] La Quinta Evac. CH. AD).
According to the CHRIS records search, California OHP Built Environment Resource Directory (BERD) indicates that two properties are listed as historically significant by local government (P-33-007263, PT.
Happy Ranch and P-33-023955, PT. Happy Ranch) located at the intersection of Highway 111 and Washington Street. The term “Happy Ranch” is in reference to Point Happy, which is described above. The West Gateway area includes Point Happy, which is an undeveloped elevated area (183 feet in elevation) bordered by Highway 111 to the south, Whitewater River to the north, and restaurants and businesses to the east and west. Point Happy is linked to nearby culturally and historically significant resources. Any forthcoming development within the West Gateway area should consider Point Happy. It is advisable to consult a cultural resources expert before engaging in any ground-disturbing activities near this site.
A previous study identified two prehistoric resources (P-33-008692/CA-RIV-006190, P-33-002936/CA-RIV002936) within the Project area, near the intersection of Dune Palms Road and Highway 111. P-33- 008692/CA-RIV-006190 consists of a 230 meter (east/west) by 170 meter (north/south) prehistoric-era resource with the three large and three small loci comprised of ceramics, burned bone, lithic debitage, burned clay, and fire-affected rock. P-33-002936/CA-RIV-002936 consists of a 150 meter (north/south) by 60 meter (east/west) prehistoric-era resource comprised of ceramics, fire-affected rock, semi-fired clay, animal bone, and shell fragments (Hallock et al., 2023).
Given the extensive amount of documented cultural resources within the Project area, it is conceivable that yet-to-be-discovered cultural resources exist. However, it is important to note that the densely developed environment and established infrastructure of the Project area may mitigate the probability of encountering such unrecorded cultural resources. Since this Specific Plan serves as a guide for future development along the corridor, forthcoming development endeavors within the Project area should undergo thorough assessment by a cultural resource expert to evaluate any historical, archaeological, or cultural heritage resources that have not been recorded and to offer suggestions regarding their importance and appropriate management before any ground-disturbing activities commence. Individuals engaged in future development along the Highway 111 Corridor are urged to recognize and respect the significance and irreplaceable value of cultural resources. For assistance, a comprehensive list of cultural resource consultants statewide can be accessed online at http://chrisinfo.org. Refer to Appendix C: Cultural Resources for the non-confidential cultural records search report.
Sacred Lands File Search
The following analysis is based on a Sacred Lands File (SLF) record search by the NAHC received on March 8, 2024. The results of the search were negative, meaning that no specific site information was found in the SLF search. However, it is important to note that the absence of such information in the SLF does not necessarily indicate the absence of cultural resources within the Project area. The letter from NAHC along with a list of Native American Tribes who may have knowledge of cultural resources in the Project area is provided in Appendix C: Cultural Resources. a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to §15064.5?
Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated: A non-confidential CHRIS records request was conducted by EIC to determine the presence of culturally and historically significant resources within and near the Project area. According to the report (Appendix C: Cultural Resources), there have been 92 studies on cultural resources and there are 56 cultural resource properties documented in the Highway 111 754 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-53 Corridor. Two historically significant properties were identified in the CHRIS records search, both being Point Happy Ranch, which is located at the intersection of Highway 111 and Washington Street. Although this is within the Project limits, potential impacts to historic resources would be mitigated through the implementation of Cultural Resource mitigation measures CR-1 through CR-9.
The designated Project site was not identified as Sacred Land based on the examination conducted by NAHC. However, as acknowledged previously, the absence of specific information about cultural resources in the SLF does not necessarily imply the absence of such resources in the Project area. Before development activities commence, it is necessary for a cultural resource expert to conduct a survey to ascertain the existence or non-existence of culturally significant resources. Additionally, it is important to coordinate with local Native American Tribes in the vicinity. Employing cultural resource mitigation measures (CR-1 through CR-9) would aid in minimizing potential impacts on significant cultural and historical resources that might be found within or close to the Project boundaries.
Furthermore, the Highway 111 Corridor is not designated on the NRHP, and it is advisable to conduct a cultural resource study before initiating any development activities within the Project area. In the event that archaeological resources are encountered during ground-disturbing activities, the construction contractor would implement mitigation measures CR-1 through CR-9. The use of appropriate mitigation efforts would help reduce potential impacts on historic and cultural resources to a less then significant level.
Mitigation Measures: CR-1 through CR-9.
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5?
Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated: Results from the non-confidential CHRIS records request demonstrate that there are no recorded archaeological resources within the Project area.
This Specific Plan is a regulatory and policy document with the intention to guide development along the Highway 111 Corridor. No development is proposed as part of this Specific Plan and, therefore, the Project would not impact any unknown archaeological resources. This Specific Plan enables future projects to use this impact analysis for environmental assessments. Although this programmatic CEQA analysis offers a general overview, it may not cover all specific project impacts. Future developments may require sitespecific archaeological surveys and reports to assess and mitigate impacts on significant archaeological resources, as outlined in mitigation measures CR-1 through CR-9.
Mitigation Measures: CR-1 through CR-9.
c) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated: The Project area consists of previously developed land; thus it is unlikely for human remains to be exposed during any future construction activities.
Nonetheless, future development and ground excavations would be closely monitored to ensure the identification of any previously undiscovered remains. Given that the proposed Specific Plan serves as a regulatory and policy document with no current development plans, there is no immediate impact on any unidentified human remains within the Project area. However, if such remains are encountered during future development, implementation of mitigation measures CR-1 through CR-9 would provide appropriate instruction on the treatment of any human remains discovered during construction to reduce potential impacts to cultural and historic resources.
Mitigation Measures: CR-1 through CR-9.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-54 Cultural Resources Mitigation Measures
Implementation of mitigation measures CR-1 through CR-9 would reduce potential impacts to a less-thansignificant level during future construction activities. Appropriate pre-construction training and a data recovery plan (if needed) would be implemented to address potential discovery of unanticipated archaeological resources and to preserve and/or record those resources consistent with appropriate laws and requirements. Proposed mitigation measures for future development are outlined below. • CR-1: Workers Environmental Awareness Program
A Qualified Archaeologist who meets or exceeds the Secretary of Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for archaeology (NPS, 1983) shall conduct Workers Environmental Awareness Program (WEAP) training on archaeological sensitivity for all construction personnel prior to the commencement of any ground-disturbing activities. Archaeological sensitivity training shall include a description of the types of cultural material that may be encountered, cultural sensitivity issues, the regulatory environment, and the proper protocol for treatment of the materials in the event of a find. The WEAP training document shall include materials that convey the information noted above, which shall be maintained in an area accessible to all construction personnel so that it may be reviewed regularly by construction staff. • CR-2: Pre-Excavation Agreement
Prior to the issuance of Grading Permits, the Applicant/Owner shall enter into a pre-excavation agreement, otherwise known as a Tribal Cultural Resources Treatment and Tribal Monitoring Agreement with consulting Tribal Monitor associated within the area. A copy of the agreement shall be included in building and development plans and permit applications with the City. The purpose of this agreement shall be to formalize protocols and procedures between the Applicant/Owner and the consulting Tribal Monitor associated with the area for the protection and treatment of, including but not limited to, Native American human remains, funerary objects, cultural and religious landscapes, ceremonial items, and traditional gathering areas and tribal cultural resources located and/or discovered through a monitoring program in conjunction with the construction of the proposed project, including additional archaeological surveys and/or studies, excavations, geotechnical investigations, grading, and all other ground disturbing activities. At the discretion of the consulting Tribal Monitor, artifacts may be made available for 3D scanning/printing, with scanned/printed materials to be curated at a local repository meeting the federal standards of 36CFR79. • CR-3: Retention of Qualified Archaeologist and Tribal Monitor Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permits, the Applicant/Owner or Grading Contractor shall provide executed contracts or agreements with a Qualified Archaeologist and consulting Tribal Monitor, at the Applicant/Owner or Grading Contractor’s expense, to implement the monitoring program, as described in the pre-excavation agreement.
• CR-4: Tribal Cultural Monitor Coordination During Ground Disturbing Activities The Qualified Archaeologist and consulting Tribal Monitor shall attend all applicable pre-construction meetings with the General Contractor and/or associated subcontractors to present the archaeological monitoring program. The Qualified Archaeologist and consulting Tribal Monitor shall be present on-site full-time during grubbing, grading, and/or other ground altering activities, including the placement of imported fill materials or fill used from other areas of the Project site, to identify any evidence of potential archaeological or tribal cultural resources. All fill materials shall be absent of any and all tribal cultural resources.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-55 • CR-5: Controlled Grade Procedure
To detect important archaeological artifacts and cultural resources during monitoring, a "Controlled Grade Procedure" must be created by a Qualified Archaeologist. This will be done in consultation with the consulting Tribal Monitor, relevant consulting Tribes, and the Applicant/Owner, and needs approval from City representatives. The procedure will set guidelines for machinery work in sensitive areas identified during cultural resource monitoring. It will cover aspects like operating speed, removal increments, weight, and equipment features. A copy of this procedure must be included in the Grading Plan submissions for Grading Permits.
• CR-6: Discovery of Tribal Cultural Resources
The Qualified Archaeologist and consulting Tribal Monitor can stop ground-disturbing activities if undiscovered tribal cultural resources or artifacts are found. All work must cease in the vicinity of any archaeological discovery until the Qualified Archaeologist and Tribal Monitor can assess the context of the find, including its significance, potential eligibility for the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR), and whether the project would have a direct impact on the resource.
If buried cultural deposits are encountered, the Archaeologist and Tribal Monitor may request that construction halt nearby and must notify a Qualified Archaeologist within 24 hours for investigation.
Work will be redirected away from these areas for assessment. Minor finds will be documented and secured for later repatriation; if items cannot be securely stored on-site, they may be stored off-site.
Minor finds include archaeological materials that are isolated, lack context, and are unlikely to indicate a larger or significant site. If the discovered resources are deemed potentially significant, the involved Tribes will be notified for consultation on their respectful treatment. Avoidance of significant resources is preferred, but if not feasible, a data recovery plan may be required. The consulting Tribes will be consulted on this plan as well.
For resources under a data recovery plan, a proper sample will be collected using professional methods, reflecting tribal values. The Tribal Monitor must be present during any resource collection or cataloging. If the Qualified Archaeologist does not collect the resources, the Tribal Monitor may do so. Ground-disturbing work will not resume until the resources are documented and/or protected. • CR-7: Treatment of Tribal Cultural Resources
The landowner shall relinquish ownership of all cultural resources unearthed during all ground disturbing activities, and from any previous archaeological studies or excavations on the Project site to the affiliated consulting Tribe, as determined through the appropriate process, for respectful and dignified treatment and disposition, including reburial at a protected location on-site, in accordance with the Tribe’s cultural and spiritual traditions. All cultural materials that are associated with burial and/or funerary goods would be repatriated to the Most Likely Descendant as determined by the NAHC per California Public Resources Code Section 5097.98. No tribal cultural resources shall be subject to curation.
• CR-8: Tribal Cultural Monitoring Report
A monitoring report and/or evaluation report, if appropriate, which describes the results, analysis, and conclusions of the archaeological monitoring program (e.g., data recovery plan) shall be submitted by the Qualified Archaeologist, along with the consulting Tribal Monitor’s notes and comments, to the City of La Quinta Planning Division for approval. 757 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-56 • CR-9: Unanticipated Discovery of Human Remains
As specified by California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5, if human remains are found on the Project site during construction or during archaeological work, the person responsible for the excavation, or his or her authorized representative, shall immediately notify the Riverside County Coroner’s Office by telephone. No further excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent remains shall occur until the Coroner Medical Examiner has made the necessary findings as to origin and disposition pursuant to Public Resources Code 5097.98. If such a discovery occurs, a temporary construction exclusion zone shall be established surrounding the area of the discovery so that the area would be protected, and consultation and treatment could occur as prescribed by law. If suspected Native American remains are discovered, the remains shall be kept in-situ, or in a secure location in close proximity to where they were found, and the analysis of the remains shall only occur on-site in the presence of a Tribal Monitor. By law, the Coroner Medical Examiner shall determine within two working days of being notified if the remains are subject to his or her authority. If the Coroner Medical Examiner identifies the remains to be of Native American ancestry, he or she shall contact the NAHC within 24 hours. The NAHC shall make a determination as to the Most Likely Descendent. If human remains are discovered, notify the consulting Tribe’s Tribal Historic Preservation Officer. 758 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-57
3.6 Energy Resources
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less-thanSignificant w/
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Result in potentially significant environmental
impacts due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary
consumption of energy resources, during project
construction or operation?
✓
b) Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for
renewable energy or energy efficiency? ✓
Electricity in the City is provided by the Imperial Irrigation District (IID), which provides power to eastern CV and Imperial County. IID derives over 60% of its power from various facilities, notably the Coachella Gas Turbine facility in Coachella. Its transmission network encompasses the innovative Green Path system, transmitting geothermal energy harnessed in Imperial County. Diversifying its portfolio, IID is committed to achieving a minimum of 45% of its electricity from alternative sources like geothermal, solar, and wind energy by 2027 (City of La Quinta, 2022; IID, 2024).
a) Result in potentially significant environmental impacts due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation? Less Than Significant: Future enhancements along the Highway 111 Corridor would prioritize efficient energy use and resource consumption. The proposed improvements under the Specific Plan would necessitate collaboration with IID to assess their capacity to support and sustain future developments in the corridor. Potential future developments along Highway 111 have the potential to increase the electrical demands on IID's systems. Developers planning future projects would need to apply for electrical service with IID, which would conduct evaluations of project design engineering and estimate costs associated with potential increases in energy demand. Information required by IID includes detailed loading and panel size specifications to assist in determining the requirements for supplying permanent power to improvements within the Specific Plan area. Additionally, all development activities within the Specific Plan area must undergo review and approval by the City, adhering to applicable local, state, and federal laws as well as aligning with the City’s General Plan and this Specific Plan. Given that this Specific Plan serves as a highlevel guide for the redevelopment of the Highway 111 Corridor, no site-specific electrical development plans or proposals are included or granted within it. Consequently, impacts on critical energy resources are expected to be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
b) Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency? No Impact: Senate Bill 100 (SB 100), passed in September 2018, aims to speed up the State's Renewable Portfolio Standards Program. This involves directing electricity providers to increase their sourcing from eligible renewable energy sources to 100 percent of their total retail sales by 2045. The proposed project intends to use the current IID electricity grid. All construction facilitated by the proposed Project must adhere to Title 24 standards and current building codes. Importantly, the Project aligns with the state plan for renewable energy and does not pose any new impacts beyond what was anticipated and evaluated 759 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-58 under the Specific Plan. The Energy Element and Mineral Resource Element of the General Plan highlight two policies along with their corresponding programs related to sustainable energy use, as detailed below (City of La Quinta, 2022):
• Policy EM 1.1: Strongly encourages conservation of energy resources. − Program EM 1.1a: Review and amend, as appropriate, Zoning Ordinance procedures and standards to include site orientation, solar control and use of passive heating and cooling techniques.
• Policy EM 1.2: Supports the use of alternative energy and the conversion of traditional energy sources to alternative energy.
− Program EM1.2a: Encourage installation of alternative energy devices on new and existing development. Programs may include City-funded incentive programs; matching fund programs with IID, The Gas Company and alternative energy providers, as well as other programs as they become available.
− Program EM1.2b: As funding and applicability allows, incorporate Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), hybrid or electric vehicles into the City fleet as vehicles are replaced, with a target to complete the conversion by 2035.
− Program EM1.2c: Continue participation in the Sunline Transit Agency, and promote the use of alternative fuel technologies for its buses.
− Program EM1.2d: As appropriate, incorporate LED or other energy-efficient lighting in signals and lights throughout the City.
− Program EM1.2e: Explore opportunities to provide a CNG and other alternate fueling station in the City.
− Program EM1.2f: Implement, as appropriate, energy efficient improvements in City buildings and facilities using Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant or similar funds.
The proposed Specific Plan would align with the energy policies outlined in the City’s General Plan by promoting sustainable and energy-efficient development along the Highway 111 Corridor. This approach would facilitate better planning and adaptability for the corridor as development advances and the population expands. As such, no impacts are anticipated.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-59
3.7 Geology and Soils
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less-thanSignificant w/
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial
adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:
i. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as
delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the
State Geologist for the area or based on other
substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to
Division of Mines and Geology Special
Publication 42?
✓
ii. Strong seismic ground shaking? ✓
iii. Seismic related ground failure, including
liquefaction? ✓
iv. Landslides? ✓
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of
topsoil? ✓
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is
unstable, or that would become unstable as a
result of the project, and potentially result in on, or off, site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence,
liquefaction or collapse?
✓
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table
18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994),
creating substantial direct or indirect risks to life or property?
✓
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the
use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater
disposal systems where sewers are not available
for the disposal of wastewater?
✓
f) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
paleontological resource or site or unique geologic
feature?
✓
Geologic Setting
The natural landscape of the City exhibits significant variation, with elevations ranging from 130 feet below sea level to over 1,700 feet above sea level in the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Predominantly situated in a valley, the City experiences hot, arid summers and relatively mild winters. This climate influences the composition of soils. La Quinta contains predominantly sandy, well-drained soils, with rocky terrain prevalent in the Santa Rosa foothills. Soil composition in the Project area is mainly characterized by fine sandy loam with alluvial sand and gravel of the Whitewater River at the northeastern portions of the project area and a mix of alluvial sand and clay and wind-laid dune sand throughout the rest of the Project area (City of La Quinta, 2022; USDA, 2024).
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-60 The Project site is not within any of the State of California designated Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Rupture Zones (California DOC, 2024a). Nevertheless, the region is susceptible to seismic activity due to the presence of active faults nearby. Notably, the historically active San Andreas Fault lies approximately 5 miles northwest of the City, while the San Jacinto Fault is situated about 17 miles southwest (City of La Quinta, 2002). In 1972, California implemented the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act to reduce the risk of fault rupture. This law prohibits building structures intended for human use over the trace of an active fault.
The Project area is subject to strong seismic activities and is situated within Zone 4, the most intense seismic shaking zone (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations). Strong ground shaking has the potential to cause hazards including landslides, liquefaction, and structural damage, although liquefaction is not considered a hazard to development at the Project site, mainly due to the significant depth of groundwater. Zone 4 jurisdictions are responsible for diligently identifying any structures that could potentially pose hazards or fall below standard safety requirements. Subsequently, they are obligated to develop and execute thorough mitigation programs aimed at reducing the risks associated with such structures, and ensuring the safety and well-being of residents and infrastructure within their jurisdiction (City of La Quinta, 2002; 2022).
The following policies outlined in the City's General Plan would ensure that the impacts of seismic hazards are carefully considered and mitigated alongside future development efforts:
• Policy GEO-1.1: The City shall maintain and periodically update an information database and maps that identify local and regional geologic and seismic conditions. − Program GEO-1.1a: The City shall periodically confer with the California Division of Mines and Geology, Riverside County, neighboring communities, and other appropriate agencies to improve and routinely update the database.
• Policy GEO-1.2: The City shall continue to require that development in areas subject to rockfall, landslide, liquefaction and/or other geotechnical hazards described in this Element, prepare detailed geotechnical analyses that include mitigation measures intended to reduce potential hazards to less than significant levels.
• Policy GEO-1.3: The City shall require that development in areas subject to collapsible or expansive soils conduct soil sampling and laboratory testing and implement mitigation measures that minimize such hazards.
− Program GEO-1.3a: The Building and Safety Department shall review and determine the adequacy of soils and/or other geotechnical studies conducted for proposed projects and enforce the implementation of mitigation measures.
• Policy GEO-1.4: The City shall require that all new structures be built in accordance with the latest adopted version of the Building Code.
• Policy GEO-1.5: The City shall continue to require that structures that pose a safety threat due to inadequate seismic design are retrofitted or removed from use, according to law. • Policy GEO-1.6: The City shall coordinate and cooperate with public and quasi-public agencies to ensure that major utilities continue to be functional in the event of a major earthquake. − Program GEO-1.6.a: The City shall maintain working relationships and strategies between the Public Works Department, utility providers, and other appropriate agencies to strengthen or relocate utility facilities and take other appropriate measures to safeguard major utility distribution systems.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-61 a.i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42.
No Impact: There are no Alquist-Priolo zoned faults in the City (City of La Quinta, 2022). The prospect of future development in the proposed Project area carries a seismic risk given its proximity to the San Andreas Fault, a well-known and active fault line, as outlined in the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map (State of California, 2022). The San Andreas Fault, positioned approximately 5 miles north of the City, represents a significant geological feature considered the “master fault” in southern California. Additionally, the region is influenced by the San Jacinto Fault Zone approximately 17 miles to the southwest of the Project area, the Burnt Mountain Fault roughly 15 miles north of the City, and the Indio Hills Fault situated approximately 2 miles east of the San Andreas Fault. These faults collectively shape the seismic characteristics of the area. As seismic events can lead to ground shaking, displacement, and other hazards, thorough consideration of these geological factors is crucial for informed decision-making in landuse planning and construction practices. Adherence to the City’s General Plan and seismic building codes are imperative to enhance the resilience and safety of any future infrastructure projects. As such, rupture of known earthquake faults in the area are not expected to generate substantial adverse effects to future development along the Highway 111 Corridor. No impacts are anticipated.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
a.ii) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving strong seismic ground shaking? Less Than Significant Impact: The Project is situated within a seismically active area close to several seismic sources capable of generating moderate to strong ground shaking. Given the proximity of the San Andreas Fault and other significant active faults (San Jacinto Fault Zone, Burnt Mountain Fault, and Indio Hills fault), as well as other active faults within California, the Project area could experience strong ground shaking during future development along the Highway 111 Corridor. Shaking intensity could range from moderate to strong and would be expected to result in moderate to extensive damage, especially to buildings that are older or poorly constructed. The Project area is anticipated to encounter moderate to intense earthquakes throughout its design lifespan. Nevertheless, the Project would be engineered to meet the highest mandated standards, ensuring resilience against potential seismic activity as per the most recent specifications from the State of California Building Code and Department of Transportation.
Furthermore, the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) outlines the specific risks linked to earthquakes and outlines measures for mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery in case of seismic activity within the City. By addressing both natural and man-made hazards, the LHMP aims to reduce La Quinta's susceptibility and underscores the City's dedication to safeguarding residents, property, and critical infrastructure (City of La Quinta, 2023). Moreover, the City's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) details the coordinated responses to various emergencies, encompassing natural disasters, technological incidents, and national security threats that could impact the City. The EOP establishes protocols aligned with the California Standardized Emergency Management System and designates evacuation routes for different scenarios (City of La Quinta, 2010). Following and executing these plans would safeguard and direct development along the Highway 111 Corridor, averting negative consequences for the community and City infrastructure in future development initiatives. Project-related impacts associated with seismic ground shaking would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-62 a.iii) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving seismic related ground failure, including liquefaction? Less Than Significant Impact: Liquefaction occurs when ground shaking of relatively long duration and intensity over 0.2 g occurs in areas of loose, unconsolidated soils with relatively shallow groundwater depths (50 feet or less). The sudden increase in water pressure in pores between soil grains may substantially decrease soil shear strength. This creates a condition where soil takes on the qualities of a liquid or a semi-viscous substance. Liquefaction can result in ground settlement, ground undulation, lateral spreading or displacement, and flow failures. Structures may sink or tilt as bearing capacity decreases, causing substantial damage (City of La Quinta, 2022). The City’s General Seismic Hazard Map shows that the Project area is not considered to be in a moderate or high Liquefaction Susceptibility area. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
a.iv) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving landslides?
Less Than Significant Impact: Landslides and rockfall can occur when unstable slope conditions are worsened by strong ground motion caused by seismic events. Conditions that lead to landslide vulnerability include high seismic potential; rapid uplift and erosion that creates steep slopes and deeply incised canyons; folded and highly fractured rock; and rock with silt or clay layers that are inherently weak. Rockfall and rockslides are also common on very steep slopes. Landslides have been recorded after periods of heavy rainfall, and rockfall has been associated with slope failure during drier periods (City of La Quinta, 2022). The City’s General Seismic Hazard Map shows that the Project Area is not an Earthquake Induced Instability Area of Concern. Although the Project area is primarily flat, northwest of the Project area is susceptible to rock falls. Nonetheless, by adhering to the City’s General Plan and standards of the LHMP, impacts involving the risk of landslides are anticipated to be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? Less Than Significant Impact: The Specific Plan does not encompass existing development proposals, nor does it provide entitlements for development. While the Specific Plan itself would not cause soil erosion, activities such as land clearing, grading or excavations, and future development could potentially lead to soil erosion. Future construction activities, including cut, fill, removal of vegetation, and operation of heavy machinery would disturb soil and, therefore, have the potential to cause erosion.
State law mandates that new development projects must comply with the statewide General Construction Permit (CGP) under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). This program oversees discharges from construction activities and monitors stormwater quality in municipal systems. Projects must submit a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) as part of their permit application.
Additionally, according to the City’s General Plan, the Project area has a very high wind erodibility rating caused by strong winds in the CV. As such, any future development activities within the Highway 111 Corridor should be performed in compliance with the BMPs prescribed in the City’s Municipal Code and General Plan, including Policies GEO-1.1 through GEO-1.6a, as referenced above (City of La Quinta, 2021; 2022). Therefore, impacts are expected to be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-63 c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on, or off, site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
Less Than Significant Impact: According to the City’s General Plan, the proposed Project Area consists of three different geological units. Directly to the north of Highway 111 in the Project area, the soil consists of alluvial sand and clay and just north that is alluvial sand and gravel of Whitewater River. The southern section of the Project area south of Highway 111 consists of a combination of alluvial sand and gravel as well as wind-laid dune sand (City of La Quinta, 2022). Future development along the Highway 111 Corridor should be consistent with the City’s General Plan and must adhere to established state and local regulations to mitigate risks related to unstable and expansive soils. As such, impacts are expected to be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial direct or indirect risks to life or property? Less Than Significant Impact: Expansive soils are soils containing fine-grained materials such as silts and clays in varying amounts. With changes in moisture content, clay minerals can shrink or swell, creating pressure that may affect structures or other surface improvements. Prior to any future ground-disturbing activities within the Highway 111 Corridor, it is recommended that soil properties and type be identified to ensure compliance with the Uniform Building Code. Furthermore, by adhering to the City’s General Plan Policy GEO-1.3, potential impacts to property development due to expansive soils would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? Less Than Significant: Development under the proposed Specific Plan would continue to be connected to the CVWD’s wastewater treatment system. Future wastewater treatment proposed for development must comply with Regional Water Control Board regulations to prevent any potential discharge into local water sources. The installation, use, sizing, and location of wastewater treatment systems to support future development would undergo review and approval by both the Riverside County Environmental Health Department and the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). Additionally, it is likely that geotechnical engineering analysis may be required to secure future building permits to ensure the safe and proper installation of wastewater treatment systems.
Subsequent development may necessitate additional CEQA assessment of project-specific impacts before proceeding, alongside adherence to local laws and regulations. The potential wastewater impacts stemming from the adoption of the Specific Plan are expected to be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-64 f) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature?
Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated: Paleontological resources encompass not only fossil remains but also fossil sites and geological formations that have yielded fossil material. The proposed Specific Plan does not entail specific development projects or confer entitlements for development.
Moreover, the proposed land use blueprint would align with the current land use designations outlined in the City’s General Plan. As the Specific Plan functions as a policy and regulatory framework, it would not directly cause the disturbance of paleontological resources. However, potential future enhancements to execute the Specific Plan could potentially impact these resources. Though there are no known unique paleontological resources, site, or unique geologic feature present within the Project area, that does not mean undiscovered paleontological resources do not exist. To address this, mitigation measure GEO-1 has been proposed to mitigate potential impacts on undiscovered paleontological resources. As such, impacts are expected to be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: GEO-1.
Geology and Soils Mitigation Measures
• GEO-1: Protect Paleontological Resources during Construction Activities Prior to ground disturbing activities, all field personnel will receive training on paleontological resources, including potential fossils that may be discovered and response steps, while a qualified paleontologist will prepare a Paleontological Resources Monitoring and Mitigation Plan (PRMMP).
If fossils (like bones, teeth, or well-preserved plants) are found during construction, the City will stop work within 50 feet and notify a paleontologist to document and assess the find. The paleontologist may allow work to continue or recommend salvaging the fossils if necessary and will suggest appropriate treatment methods. Collected fossils will be sent to an accredited institution for curation and preservation.
All earth-moving operations deeper than two feet must have a qualified paleontological monitor.
Continuous monitoring is needed if fossil-rich lakebed sediments are found. The monitor can stop work to identify and salvage fossils and may halt equipment for large specimens. A monitoring plan must be submitted to the City before any permits are issued or soil is disturbed. Grading and excavation must comply with La Quinta Code and regulations.
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Environmental Analysis – Greenhouse Gas Emissions
City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-65
3.8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less-thanSignificant w/
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either
directly or indirectly, that may have a significant
impact on the environment?
✓
b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or
regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the
emissions of greenhouse gases?
✓
As described in Section 1, Project Information, the Project is consistent with the City’s current 2035 General Plan. Therefore, growth parameters such as population and vehicle activity are consistent with the General Plan and have been previously analyzed in the certified General Plan EIR. The following General Plan policies and programs are applicable to and would be implemented by project:
• Policy AQ-1.7: Greenhouse gas emissions associated with a development project shall demonstrate adherence to the City’s GHG Reduction Plan.
The City adopted the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan (GHG Plan) in 2013. The City’s GHG Plan includes emission reduction targets for year 2020 and year 2035 that are consistent with the State’s Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32) reduction targets. Specifically, the City’s reduction targets are:
• 10 percent below 2005 levels by 2020, and
• 28 percent below 2005 levels by 2035
a,b) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment, conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? Less Than Significant Impact: The applicable greenhouse gas reduction plan is the City’s GHG Plan, which demonstrates a community-wide emissions reduction strategy consistent with the AB 32 reduction goals. Therefore, if a project is consistent with the City’s GHG Plan, the project would not generate greenhouse gas emissions that may have a significant impact on the environment. The Specific Plan’s consistency with the City’s GHG Plan is assessed in Table 3.3, below. As demonstrated in the table, the Specific Plan is consistent with the City’s GHG Plan. Therefore, the Project would not conflict with an applicable GHG plan; the Specific Plan’s greenhouse gas emissions generation impact would be less than significant.
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Environmental Analysis – Greenhouse Gas Emissions
City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-66 Table 3.3. Consistency analysis between Specific Plan and City GHG Plan City of La Quinta GHG Plan Measure Consistency/Applicability Determination ND-1. Encourage and promote that all new commercial and residential development achieve energy efficiency and
incorporate sustainable design principles that exceed Green Building Code requirements.
a. Require projects that implement green building principles to report GHG reductions achieved.
i. Record number of building permit applications
constructed that exceed Title 24. Include tabulation on estimated energy saved and associated GHG reduction
achieved.
b. Encourage the use of energy efficient appliances and fixtures that are Energy Star rated or equivalent for all new buildings.
c. Require high efficiency water fixtures (toilets, water heaters and faucets) in all new buildings and remodels. d. Limit turf to 10% of all landscaped areas, exception for active use areas.
Consistent. The State’s Title 24 Energy Code and
Green Building Code have been updated since the
adoption of the City’s GHG Plan. Future
development would be subject to the Title 24
Energy Code and Green Building Codes in effect at
the time of development. Additionally, future
development would be subject to City review and
implementation of the standards and conditions of
approval that implement this measure.
ND-2. Work towards carbon neutrality for all new buildings.
Carbon neutral buildings achieve a net zero emission of GHGs through design measures, onsite renewable, and
offsets.
a. Strive to achieve carbon neutrality for a minimum of 525,000 square feet of new commercial development by
2020, and an additional 230,000 square feet for new
development between 2020 and 2035.
b. Strive to achieve carbon neutrality for a minimum of 1,000 residential homes by 2020 and an additional 1,000 homes by 2035.
Consistent. This is a City-wide measure that
cannot be implemented by the Specific Plan or
future development individually. However, the
future development would be subject to City review
and implementation of the standards and
conditions of approval that implement this measure.
ND-3. Encourage all new development to meet 50% of
energy demand through onsite solar or other non-polluting source.
a. Dedicate accessible rooftop space for solar and wire for photovoltaic energy.
i. Rooftop solar or above parking solar shall be preferred to the development of solar offsite.
b. Require solar water heaters.
Consistent. The State’s Title 24 Energy Code and
Green Building Code have been updated since the
adoption of the City’s GHG Plan. Future
development is subject to the 2022 Energy Codes,
or the codes in effect at the time of development.
The State’s Energy Codes have solar photovoltaic
(PV) system and solar ready requirements that
apply to newly constructed low-rise residential
buildings. The solar-ready requirements are
mandatory measures and applicable to buildings
which do not have a solar PV system installed.
ND-4. Encourage all new development to minimize vehicle trips.
a. Implement the Transportation Demand Management
Ordinance.
b. Encourage business with >50 employees to offer bus
passes or establish carpool programs for employees.
c. Consider proximity to services when permitting new
residential development.
i. When considering mandated affordable housing
projects, consider partnering with commercial
developer to create a Mixed Use project.
Consistent. The Specific Plan would minimize
vehicle trips through guiding growth towards higher
density mixed-use development supported by
enhanced active transportation infrastructure.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-67 City of La Quinta GHG Plan Measure Consistency/Applicability Determination ND-5. Require that new commercial development include
provisions for bus stops and scheduled transit services from SunLine transit where available.
Consistent. See analysis in Section 3.17,
Transportation, Impact a).
ND-6. Require that new development accommodate
pedestrians and bicyclists.
a. Include facilities for safe and convenient bicycle parking for non-residential and multi-family development.
b. Consider access routes for pedestrians and bicycles.
Consistent. See analysis in Section 3.17,
Transportation, Impact a).
ND-7. Encourage all new development to utilize materials that consist of recycled materials and are recyclable.
Consistent. The Project would reduce waste with
implementation of state mandated recycling and
reuse mandates.
ND-8. Consider the provision for the requirement of onsite composting facilities.
Consistent. The Project would reduce waste with
implementation of state mandated recycling and
reuse mandates.
ND-9. Encourage new commercial development to prepare
an operational plan to minimize waste.
Consistent. The Project would reduce waste with
implementation of state mandated recycling and
reuse mandates.
ND-10. Work with the County in developing a fee program for methane capture to fund the development of methane
capture facilities at landfills utilized by the City.
Not Applicable. This measure pertains to
coordination between the City and County.
ND-11. Encourage convenient, accessible, and easy
disposal opportunities.
a. Require the proper labeling of bins to enhance
participation.
b. Increase sorting before and after collection to minimize the waste stream.
c. Work with Burrtec to expand accepted recycled products.
Not Applicable. This measure pertains to
coordination between the City and waste stream
companies, as well as waste stream sorting.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
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Environmental Analysis – Hazards and Hazardous Materials City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-68
3.9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less-thanSignificant w/
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous materials?
✓
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset
and accident conditions involving the release of
hazardous materials into the environment?
✓
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or
acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste
within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed
school?
✓
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a
result, would it create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment?
✓
e) For a project located within an airport land use
plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted,
within two miles of a public airport or public use
airport, would the project result in a safety hazard
or excessive noise for people residing or working
in the project area?
✓
f) Impair implementation of or physically interfere
with an adopted emergency response plan or
emergency evacuation plan?
✓
g) Expose people or structures, either directly or
indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or
death involving wildland fires?
✓
* A material is considered hazardous by the state of California Health and Safety Code as any material that, because of quantity, concentration, or physical or chemical characteristics, poses a significant present or potential hazard to human health and safety or to the environment (CA HSC, 2022.). California categorizes hazardous materials into four categories. These include if the material or waste is poisonous (toxicity), can be ignited by open flame (ignitability), can corrode other materials (corrosivity), or can react violently, explode, or generate vapors when mixed with water (reactivity) (CCR, 2023b).
Future development along the Highway 111 Corridor would facilitate expansion of commercial activities that may manufacture, transport, store, use, or dispose of hazardous materials and waste. Prior to any related ground disturbing activities, developers may need to conduct site-specific research and technical studies to assess the presence of hazardous materials and potential hazards within the Specific Plan area. This information would ensure that future developers are well-informed about the necessary protocols for safely handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous substances, as well as understanding any environmental risks that could impact development projects in the area.
The following policies within the City’s General Plan aim to address and mitigate health hazards associated with hazardous materials in future development:
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Environmental Analysis – Hazards and Hazardous Materials City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-69 • Policy HAZ-1.1: The storage, transport, use and disposal of hazardous materials shall comply with all City, County, State, and federal standards.
− Program HAZ-1.1.a: Continue to coordinate with all appropriate agencies to assure that local, State and federal regulations are enforced.
− Program HAZ-1.1.b: Development plans for projects which may store, use or transport hazardous materials shall continue to be routed to the Fire Department and the Department of Environmental Health for review.
− Program HAZ-1.1.c: The City’s Emergency Services Division shall maintain a comprehensive inventory of all hazardous waste sites within the City, including underground fuel storage tanks. • Policy HAZ-1.2: To the extent empowered, the City shall regulate the generation, delivery, use and storage of hazardous materials.
− Program HAZ-1.2.a: All facilities which produce, utilize, store or transport hazardous materials shall be constructed in strict conformance with all applicable Building and Fire Codes. • Policy HAZ-1.3: Support Household Hazardous Waste
− Program HAZ-1.3.a: Continue to work with the County to assure regular household hazardous waste disposal events are held in and around the City.
− Program HAZ-1.3.b: Educate the City’s residents on the proper disposal of household hazardous waste through the City’s newsletter and by providing educational materials at City Hall.
The analysis described in this section includes data on hazardous sites sourced from the San Diego RWQCB GeoTracker Database and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control EnviroStor Database, accessed as of June 2024.
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials?
Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated: Construction activities associated with the Specific Plan may involve the handling of incidental amounts of hazardous materials such as fuels, hydraulic liquids, oils, and solvents. Handling, storage, and transportation of hazardous materials would be conducted in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and any hazardous waste materials would be disposed of offsite. Given the proposed densification of the corridor and new commercial activities, there would be greater potential for the transport of hazardous materials in Specific Plan area streets, increasing the likelihood of potential spills or leaks from mobile sources. Changes in land use, such as modification, increased activity, and reorganization, can potentially expose the public to environmental hazards associated with the transportation, disposal, or use of hazardous materials. Furthermore, future development or construction activities may also present risks to public health and the environment by disturbing contaminated groundwater, soils, or hazardous building materials already present.
Future development within the Highway 111 Corridor would be required to adhere to the Specific Plan’s policies, the City’s General Plan, and applicable federal and state laws and local regulations. As such, environmental impacts associated with the handling and disposal of hazardous material would be mitigated through the implementation of HAZ-1 and impacts are anticipated to be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: HAZ-1.
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Environmental Analysis – Hazards and Hazardous Materials City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-70 b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment?
Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated: The Specific Plan would adhere to the County’s Hazardous Waste Management Plan (HWMP), which addresses the proper disposal, processing, handling, storage, and treatment of hazardous materials. The City also has adopted this HWMP and implements it at a local level.
In future redevelopment projects involving demolition of structures built more than 30 years ago, there is a possibility of encountering asbestos materials. Therefore, an Asbestos Survey shall be conducted prior to the commencement of any demolition activities, in compliance with Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations. Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, overseen by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), encompasses safety standards in the workplace, including regulations related to hazardous materials such as asbestos. Title 8 addresses the handling, removal, and disposal of asbestos during demolition activities. (CCR, 2023a).
Furthermore, future development within the Highway 111 Corridor shall comply with the City’s General Plan policies HAZ-1.1 through HAZ-1.3 to ensure impacts related to health hazards from hazardous materials are taken into consideration and reduced or minimized in conjunction with future development.
All future development under the proposed Specific Plan would be required to comply with applicable federal and state laws and local regulations pertaining to the transport, use, disposal, and accidental release of hazardous materials, including but not limited to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), California Hazardous Waste Control Law, California Health and Safety Code, California Fire Code, California Department of Public Health, South Coast AQMD, RCRA regulations, the City’s Municipal Code along with the General Plan policies listed above. Compliance with these laws, regulations, and policies aims to mitigate potential environmental impacts associated with hazardous materials and hazards.
Through the inclusion of mitigation measure HAZ-1, future improvements within the Highway 111 Corridor would be minimized to levels deemed insignificant.
Mitigation Measures: HAZ-1.
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated: La Quinta High School is about 0.18 miles north of the Specific Plan area, while James Madison Elementary School is roughly 1.6 miles northeast.
Additionally, Amelia Earhart Elementary School and John Glenn Middle School are situated adjacent to each other, approximately 1.5 miles north of the proposed Project development area. The Specific Plan is a guidance-level document and does not include site-specific development plans, however, future developments within the Specific Plan area may involve the release or handling of hazardous materials, substances, or waste within a quarter-mile radius of any existing or proposed school. Therefore, future development in the Highway 111 Corridor should adopt mitigation measure HAZ-1 to reduce potential impacts from hazardous materials, substances, or waste on nearby schools.
Mitigation Measures: HAZ-1.
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Environmental Analysis – Hazards and Hazardous Materials City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-71 d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment?
Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated: The provisions in Government Code Section 65962.5 are commonly referred to as the "Cortese List." A search of the Cortese List was completed for the Project to determine if any known hazardous waste sites have been recorded on or adjacent to the Specific Plan area. These include:
• Department of Toxic Substances Control EnviroStor database; • List of Leaking Underground Storage Tank Sites from the Water Board GeoTracker database; • List of solid waste disposal sites identified by the Water Board with waste constituents above hazardous waste levels;
• List of "active" Cease and Desist Orders and Cleanup and Abatement Orders from the Water Board; and
• List of hazardous waste facilities subject to corrective action pursuant to Section 25187.5 of the Health and Safety Code.
Database searches conducted within a one-mile radius of the Specific Plan area returned two LUST (Leaking Underground Storage Tank) Cleanup Sites within the Specific Plan area (Regional Water Board Cases # 7T2253006; and 7T2253014 [DTSC, 2024; SWRCB, 2024]). LUST site 7T2253006 is located at 78611 Highway 111, La Quinta, CA 92253 and LUST site 7T2253014 is located at 46150 Washington Street, La Quinta, CA 92253. The LUST sites, 7T2253006 and 7T2253014, are located where future development may occur within the Highway 111 Corridor; however, the cases were closed in 2001 and 2003, respectively. The known contaminant for both LUST sites was gasoline, which was found in soil at both LUST sites. Excavation cleanup activities were conducted shortly after the leaks were detected and the cases were closed with no further regulatory action required. As such, it is likely that the closed sites have little to no potential to present a lasting impact or adverse consequences that would impede the feasibility of the proposed Specific Plan development.
As there are no other known hazardous sites or ongoing clean-up activities within the Project area that would pose a hazardous risk, the implementation of the Specific Plan would not create significant hazards to the public or environment. To prevent potential hazards to the public or environment from future development under the Specific Plan, any construction or site disturbance in areas with recorded Cortese List sites would require additional environmental assessment, such as Phase I or Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, before excavation or major construction begins, as outlined in Mitigation Measure HAZ-2.
Mitigation Measures: HAZ-2.
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the project area? No Impact: The development area outlined in the Specific Plan is situated outside of an airport land use plan and beyond a two-mile radius from any public use airport. The closest airport, Bermuda Dunes Airport, is approximately four miles north of the Specific Plan area and is a public airport that is privately owned.
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Environmental Analysis – Hazards and Hazardous Materials City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-72 Corridor is located outside any Airport Influence Area, it is not subject to an Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan requirements (Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission, 2004). Therefore, no impacts related to airport land use plans or safety hazards are expected to occur.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
f) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
Less Than Significant: Highway 111 serves as an arterial route through the City and can be utilized as an evacuation path. Implementation of the proposed Specific Plan would not hinder access along Highway 111 and to nearby neighborhoods. The City's Emergency Management Division has established an EOP detailing mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts in emergencies (City of La Quinta, 2010).
Additionally, the City operates a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program, educating residents on disaster preparedness and basic response skills such as fire safety and rescue operations.
The City's LHMP further reduces risks from natural and man-made hazards, emphasizing protection for residents, property, and critical infrastructure (City of La Quinta, 2023).
The proposed Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan includes transportation and street enhancements aimed at improving multi-modal connectivity and pedestrian-friendliness without disrupting traffic flow or emergency access. All future development would undergo review and approval by the City of La Quinta Fire Department to ensure compliance with fire safety standards and non-interference with emergency access.
Adherence to the General Plan policies ensures that local emergency plans are regularly updated with the latest disaster preparedness information and evacuation procedures. By aligning with the goals of the EOP, CERT Program, LHMP, and General Plan, development along Highway 111 would proceed responsibly, minimizing impacts on emergency response and evacuation protocols and promoting community safety.
Therefore, the Project is expected to have a less than significant impact on established emergency plans and evacuation procedures.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
g) Expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires?
No Impact: The Project area is situated outside of wildland fire hazard zones and is not prone to wildfires (CAL FIRE, 2023). Development along the Highway 111 Corridor would adhere to the City's LHMP and comply with Building and Fire codes established to ensure adequate fire safety standards. These standards consider factors such as building type, design, intended occupancy, and usage. Additionally, the City has partnered with the Riverside County Fire Department to enhance fire safety measures under a comprehensive fire services agreement. By following the guidelines set forth in the City of La Quinta's LHMP, the Project is expected to have no impact on fire safety, ensuring compliance and safety standards are met.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials Mitigation Measures
• HAZ-1: Hazardous Materials Handling and Planning
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Additionally, developments proposing storage and use of hazardous materials above reporting thresholds must create a Hazardous Materials Business Emergency Plan (HMBEP) as per Chapter
6.95 of the California Health & Safety Code and Title 19, Division 2 of the California Code of Regulations. The HMBEP requires approval from the County of Riverside Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) and the Department of Environmental Health prior to business operation commencement.
• HAZ-2: Phase I and/or Phase II Site Assessment
Projects within the Specific Plan area that involve excavation at locations with recorded Cortese List sites must undergo a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, and where necessary, Phase II sampling. If the Phase I assessment identifies the need for remediation, the project sponsor must adhere to all remediation and abatement directives specified by the DTSC, RWQCB, or relevant regulatory agencies.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-74
3.10 Hydrology and Water Quality
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less-thanSignificant w/
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements or otherwise substantially
degrade surface or ground water quality?
✓
b) Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with groundwater recharge
such that the project may impede sustainable
groundwater management of the basin?
✓
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of
the course of a stream or river or through the
addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which
would:
i. Result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or
off-site? ✓
ii. Substantially increase the rate or amount of
surface runoff in a manner which would result in
flooding on- or off-site?
✓
iii. Create or contribute runoff water which would
exceed the capacity of existing or planned
stormwater drainage systems or provide
substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
✓
iv. Impede or redirect flood flows? ✓
d) In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk
release of pollutants due to project inundation? ✓
e) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water
quality control plan or sustainable groundwater
management plan?
✓
Hydrology of the Region
The City is situated in the CV and exhibits a distinct hydrological profile shaped by its desert environment and unique geological characteristics. The City experiences a hot desert climate, characterized by low annual precipitation and high temperatures, which significantly influence its hydrology.
La Quinta receives minimal precipitation, averaging 3-5 inches annually, mostly during winter months (City of La Quinta, 2022). High evaporation rates from intense solar radiation limit surface water resources and, as such, the City heavily depends on groundwater from CV aquifers. The City’s hydrology is shaped by the San Andreas Fault system and nearby mountain ranges, influencing groundwater recharge and aquifer sustainability. Given its arid climate and groundwater reliance, the City prioritizes sustainable water management through conservation, monitoring groundwater levels, and exploring alternative water sources to address potential challenges from droughts and growing water demands (City of La Quinta, 2022).
Sustainable water management practices are essential to support the City's growth and development while safeguarding its water resources.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-75 Water Management and Flood Controls
The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (RCFC) oversees the design of flood control structures across the region. These structures manage runoff from areas beyond the City, such as the surrounding mountains. The CVWD holds extensive responsibilities for flood control management, encompassing planning, maintenance, and construction of enhancements for regional facilities. This includes managing facilities such as the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel (CVSC, Whitewater River), the La Quinta Evacuation Channel, the Bear Creek System, the East La Quinta Channel, and Lake Cahuilla. CVWD is an independent special district that is responsible for protecting and conserving local water resources in the CV. CVWD provides water to its customers via groundwater, recycled water, and imported water from either the Colorado River (via Coachella Canal) or through the State Water Project (CVWD, 2024). As groundwater is an important resource in the region, the CVWD has adopted several strategies, including groundwater recharge, imported water utilization, and water conservation initiatives, aimed at reducing groundwater extraction.
The Whitewater River/CVSC, which is managed by CVWD, serves as the primary drainage route within the City and while usually dry, it can flood during storms. Spanning approximately 50 miles, the CVSC averages 260 feet in width and is channelized in some portions and contains levees (City of La Quinta, 2022). The channel mostly aligns with its historical natural course, except for a deviation within the City's boundaries.
The City maintains and manages stormwater-related facilities that gather and transport runoff from streets and properties to regional channels and basins. The City’s Master Drainage Plan serves as a tool for managing and documenting the status and locations of existing stormwater management facilities (City of La Quinta, 2009). The Project area includes regions identified by the Federal Emergency Management Act’s (FEMA's) National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) as Zone X and Zone A. Zone X denotes areas with a reduced flood risk due to the presence of levees, while Zone A represents areas situated within the 100- year floodplain (FEMA, 2024).
Compliance with the following policies outlined in the City's General Plan would promote efficient use and conservation of the City’s valuable water resources:
• Policy WR-1.1: Support the Coachella Valley Water District in its efforts to supply adequate domestic water to residents and businesses.
− Program WR-1.1.a: The City shall continue to implement its Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance and Building Codes, and update them as needed to meet or exceed State standards for water efficiency and conservation.
− Program WR-1.1.b: Continue to work with CVWD to implement independent and joint programs, rebates, and discounts that promote water conservation, subject to available funding.
• Policy WR-1.2: Support the Coachella Valley Water District in its efforts to recharge the aquifer. − Program WR-1.2.a: Support CVWD’s efforts to increase recharge at its La Quinta facility and elsewhere in its district.
− Program WR-1.2.b: Work with CVWD to implement new or improved recharging techniques in golf course and lake design, turf and agricultural irrigation methods, and the use of tertiary treated water for irrigation and other uses.
• Policy WR-1.3: Support the Coachella Valley Water District in its efforts to expand tertiary treated (i.e. reclaimed) water distribution.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-76 − Program WR-1.3.a: Work with CVWD to provide tertiary treated water for future recreational facilities and landscaping irrigation to the greatest extent possible. • Policy WR-1.4: Protect stormwater from pollution and encourage its use to recharge the aquifer. − Program WR-1.4.a: Implement federal, regional and local standards pertaining to the discharge and treatment of pollutants in surface water for all development projects. − Program WR-1.4.b: Coordinate with CVWD in its review of projects which impact drainage channels.
− Program WR-1.4.c: Require on-site retention for new development projects to the greatest extent possible, to provide added recharge of the aquifer. • Policy WR-1.5: Development within drainage areas and stormwater facilities shall be limited to recreational uses such as golf courses, lakes, sports or play fields and similar uses. • Policy WR-1.6: Encourage the use of permeable pavements in residential and commercial development projects.
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water quality?
Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated: Future development along the Highway 111 Corridor would lead to the construction of new structures. This expansion of mixed-use development and densification of the Highway 111 Corridor would introduce more impermeable surfaces, as well as an increase in population and vehicles. Consequently, there would be a rise in urban pollutants like oils, heavy metals, pesticides, and fertilizers entering the storm drain systems.
The SWRCB regulates water quality through the NPDES program, established under the Clean Water Act.
This program aims to control and reduce pollutants entering water bodies from both point and non-point sources, covering long-term and construction-related activities. NPDES permits for discharges to water bodies are issued and enforced by the Colorado River RWQCB.
Projects that disturb more than one acre of land during construction must submit a notice of intent to be covered under the NPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activity. Project applicants must propose control measures consistent with this permit, as well as with local agency recommendations and RWQCB standards. Development that exceeds one acre in disturbance requires a notice of intent submission to the RWQCB. The State NPDES General Construction Permit mandates the development and execution of a SWPPP. This plan utilizes BMPs for controlling runoff, erosion, and sedimentation from project sites, both during and after construction.
Adhering to the NPDES General Permit requirements would significantly mitigate potential impacts on water quality to below a significant level. Additionally, any future development of wastewater treatment systems could affect groundwater quality, however, treatment of wastewater must be in accordance with RWQCB as well as state regulations. As such, impacts to surface waters or ground water quality can be reduced to a less than significant level through the implementation of mitigation measure HWQ-1.
Mitigation Measures: HWQ-1.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-77 b) Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin?
Less Than Significant: CVWD manages and protects groundwater resources in the CV and implements groundwater recharge to conserve water for the region. However, despite CVWD's consistent increase in groundwater basin recharge (from 1,813 acre-feet in 2000 to 21,735 acre-feet in 2009), persistent drought conditions and rising demand have prevented CVWD from sustaining positive recharge levels. CVWD intends to intensify recharge endeavors as the City expands (City of La Quinta, 2022; CVWD, 2024). Future development across the CV and the Highway 111 Corridor would necessitate domestic water for indoor use and landscaping irrigation, which would likely result in an increased demand on constrained water resources. The City has initiated water conservation measures and must sustain and broaden those efforts to safeguard its water reserves in the future. The City is also working with property owners along the corridor to remove non-functional turf and replace with desertscape to conserve water resources.
The proposed Specific Plan will enable future projects to use this impact analysis for environmental assessments, providing a programmatic overview that will likely be tiered from this document. Future growth and development along Highway 111 should align with the goals, policies, and programs outlined in the City’s General Plan, particularly water resource policies WR-1.1 through WR-1.6. Projects in the area will need to adhere to water efficiency standards, including Building Code mandates, and should incorporate drought-tolerant landscaping with minimal irrigation. These measures, along with other applicable requirements, are expected to effectively mitigate water-related impacts to less than significant levels.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
c.i) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? Less Than Significant: Development facilitated by this Specific Plan would likely involve grading and construction in areas already developed, and undeveloped areas, potentially altering drainage patterns and increasing impervious surfaces. This could lead to increased stormwater runoff, potentially causing erosion, siltation, or exceeding the capacity of storm drain systems, thereby posing flood hazards to surrounding lands. However, these impacts related to altered drainage patterns and stormwater runoff would remain insignificant if future development adheres to the policies of the City’s General Plan and complies with existing federal, state, and local regulations. As such, impacts are anticipated to be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
c.ii, c.iii) Substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated: The Specific Plan does not include specific site designs, nor does it include development plans that may increase surface runoff rates and flooding. The document is intended to guide future land use and propose development scenarios and aesthetic improvements (Highway 111 Development Code) to the Highway 111 Corridor. However, potential future improvements in the area covered by the Specific Plan may alter runoff rates, possibly causing flooding or 779 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-78 exceeding the capacity of the drainage system. The Highway 111 Corridor is largely developed, and any new buildings or facilities must be designed to manage stormwater by directing it into the City's drainage system or retaining it onsite. Adhering to City’s development standards would help mitigate impacts related to surface runoff and drainage system overload. Furthermore, future improvements that disturb over one acre of land would be required to develop and implement a SWPPP under NPDES (as mentioned above), which would mitigate impacts associated with stormwater runoff on the environment. Moreover, developments that generate more than 5,000 square feet of new impervious surface are generally required to adhere to Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) regulations, which call for post-construction controls to manage stormwater runoff and safeguard water quality (RCFCWCD, 2015b). Finally, integrating General Plan policy WR-1.6 into future construction and design along the Highway 111 Corridor would promote the adoption of permeable pavements, thereby reducing stormwater impacts caused by runoff. Therefore, impacts are expected to be less than significant with incorporation of Mitigation Measure HWQ-1.
Mitigation Measures: HWQ-1.
c.iv) Impede or redirect flood flows?
Less Than Significant: The Project area includes regions identified by FEMA's NFHL as Zone X and Zone A. Zone X denotes areas with a reduced flood risk due to the presence of levees, while Zone A represents areas situated within the 100-year floodplain. There are no FEMA-regulated floodways in the Project area (FEMA, 2024). Future improvements in flood hazard areas would undergo City Engineer review to ensure compliance with all development requirements. Future improvements would be required to prepare projectspecific hydrology studies and water quality management plans. Thus, adherence to City development standards would mitigate impacts related to impeding or redirecting flood flows, and as such, impacts are anticipated to be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
d) In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation?
Less Than Significant: According to FEMA, the Whitewater River, located along the northern boundary of the Project area, is classified as Zone A. Only a relatively small and select portion of the Project area (approximately one acre area) is located within a flood hazard area (Zone A). This Zone A area is situated along the Whitewater River channelized wash, which lies in the northwest portion of the Project area, where Highway 111 crosses over the wash. However, the Project area outlined in this Specific Plan is an inland area that is not near a large body of water that could release or carry pollutants from a tsunami or seiche.
As described above, any future development improvements along the Highway 111 Corridor would be reviewed by City staff for compliance with flood hazard development standards. Additionally, future development may be required to prepare project-specific hydrology and water quality management plans, as needed, to align with City development standards. As such, impacts related to the potential release of pollutants due to project inundation would be reduced and impacts are anticipated to be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
e) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan?
Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated: As mentioned above, the City’s Master Drainage Plan documents the status and locations of all stormwater management facilities (City of La Quinta, 2009).
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-79 undertaken by permittees to effectively manage urban runoff in accordance with the NPDES municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permit, specifically tailored for the Whitewater River Region (RCFCWCD, 2015a). Additionally, the Whitewater River Region Water Quality Management Plan Guidance Document was created to aid projects in meeting the obligations for addressing post-construction urban runoff from new development and redevelopment projects within the region (RCFCWCD, 2015b).
Development planned within the Specific Plan area shall adhere to mitigation measure HWQ-2, which includes water efficiency standards, compliance with development codes, and the use of drought-tolerant landscaping and restricted irrigation methods. Compliance with these requirements would ensure that future enhancements along the Highway 111 Corridor do not hinder the implementation of water quality control or sustainable groundwater management plans. Therefore, impacts are anticipated to be less than significant with mitigation incorporated.
Mitigation Measures: HWQ-2.
Hydrology and Water Quality Mitigation Measures
• HWQ-1: Stormwater Management Practices
Prior to the issuance of City building permits, all projects within the Specific Plan area that disturb one acre or more of land must prepare a SWPPP. This plan shall outline suitable BMPs for managing and treating runoff from future development site(s). The applicant is accountable for both preparing and executing the SWPPP in accordance with NPDES requirements. Additionally, the applicant must submit a Notice of Intent to the SWRCB, obtain a Waste Discharge ID Number (WDID), and ensure a copy of the SWPPP is present at the development site throughout the construction phase.
• HWQ-2: Water Conservation Measures
Future development in the Highway 111 Corridor must integrate water-saving appliances and fixtures, such as low-flush toilets, low-flow showerheads, and faucets, in compliance with Section 17921.3 of the Health and Safety Code, Title 20 of the California Administrative Code Section 1601(b), and relevant sections of Title 24 of the California State Code. Additionally, the City would enforce its Water Efficient Landscape ordinance, requiring development projects within the Specific Plan area to adopt water-efficient landscaping plans that meet or exceed current criteria. These measures are aimed at conserving water resources while addressing the needs of residents and businesses.
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-80
3.11 Land Use and Planning
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less-thanSignificant w/
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community? ✓
b) Cause a significant environmental impact due to a
conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation
adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating
an environmental effect?
✓
Highway 111, traversing the Project area, is recognized as a primary arterial route, featuring a width of six lanes. The City’s General Plan Land Use Designation for the Project area is GC. The Specific Plan would continue to implement the mixed-use overlay district, as outlined in the General Plan. The overlay strategically considers the area's ideal location, in close proximity to public facilities, commerce, and major roads. By integrating mixed use development, the Specific Plan aims to create a dynamic blend of commercial, residential, and recreational spaces that can serve the diverse needs of the community.
The Project encompasses enhancements to transportation infrastructure, featuring the integration of dedicated bike lanes, enhancements to pedestrian pathways and potentially roundabouts at strategic points of the corridor area. These upgrades aim to facilitate seamless connectivity along the corridor, fostering smoother traffic flow and ensuring safer and more accessible travel options for all users. The proximity to key transportation routes and essential services makes the Project area an ideal location for such development, enhancing accessibility and convenience for residents and visitors alike. The implementation of the Specific Plan is designed to create a more dynamic, interconnected, and sustainable urban setting, aligning with the vision of a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly downtown center. a) Physically divide an established community?
No Impact: The Specific Plan outlines seven DSAs that serve as a blueprint for future land use, development standards, and design guidelines in accordance with the City's vision. Development would occur within the existing boundaries of the City without physically dividing any existing neighborhoods in La Quinta. The Specific Plan aims to transform the downtown area into a vibrant and pedestrian-friendly center that serves as the focal point for the community. It envisions a walkable environment that encourages foot traffic and creates a lively atmosphere. The proposed mix of land uses within the Specific Plan is designed to be compatible with the existing uses in the surrounding downtown area and its main thoroughfares. This compatibility ensures a harmonious integration of new developments with the established character and activities of the immediate vicinity. The proposed Project would not physically divide any established community and would result in a negligible impact on the surrounding area.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures required.
b) Cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? No Impact: The proposed Project would be consistent with the land use plans, policy and regulations set forth by the City including the Land Use Element of the General Plan as well as the City’s Municipal Code.
Consistency with the General Plan Goals and Policies:
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City of La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan 3-81 The City’s General Plan largely consists of a set of guidelines and policies that are in support of improved land use. As per the General Plan, Highway 111 presents the City with a prime opportunity for targeted diverse-purpose development, emphasizing increased housing choices and the creation of pedestrianfriendly spaces that prioritize public accessibility. Highway 111’s convenient access to transit options and its proximity to employment centers, schools, and various services make it an ideal location for mixed-use projects. This combination of factors creates a favorable environment for the integration of residential, commercial, and possibly other uses, fostering a vibrant and interconnected community along Highway 111.
Within this framework, the vision of the Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan aligns with the policies established for La Quinta, particularly those related to land use. Therefore, any future project would need to adhere to the goals, policies, and actions outlined in the General Plan to ensure consistency and compliance with the established framework.
The Specific Plan would be consistent with the following relevant goals and implementation policies from the General Plan Land Use Element:
• Goal Land Use (LU)-5: A broad range of housing types and choices for all residents of the City. − Implementation Policy LU-5.2 Consider changes in market demand in residential product type to meet the needs of current and future residents.
▪ Program LU-5.2a: Periodically review and update, as needed, the standards of the Zoning Ordinance to allow for changes in residential product types without the need for a Specific Plan.
▪ Program LU-5.2b: Include detailed residential development standards in the Mixed Use Overlay zoning district.
• Goal LU-7: Innovative land uses in the Village and on Highway 111. − Implementation Policy LU-7.1: Encourage the use of mixed use development in appropriate locations.
▪ Program LU-7.1a: Establish a Mixed Use Overlay for all the commercial zoning designations.
− Implementation Policy LU‐7.2: Mixed Use developments within 300 feet of Highway 111 must include retail commercial development for at least 75% of the ground floor leasable area. − Implementation Policy LU-7.3: Encourage the use of vacant pads in existing commercial development on Highway 111 for residential use.
▪ Program LU-7.3a: Amend the Zoning Ordinance to include standards for high density residential development within commercial zones.
− Implementation Policy LU-7.4: Develop incentives for Mixed Use projects. ▪ Program LU-7.4a: Consider density bonuses, modified parking requirements, expedited entitlement and building permit processing and fee waivers for Mixed Use projects. − Implementation Policy LU-7.8: Encourage the expansion of transit service to meet commuter needs.
▪ Program LU-7.8a: Expand transit opportunities on Highway 111 and to the Village to allow a broad range of services (including special event shuttle services).