CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Page 1 of 8 MAY 5, 2026
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta
REGULAR MEETING ON TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026
3:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION | 4:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
Members of the public may listen to this meeting by tuning-in live via www.laquintaca.gov/livemeetings; past meetings are available through the video archive via www.laquintaca.gov/pastmeetings Closed captions in English and Spanish are available to all users through this video streaming service.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: Fitzpatrick, McGarrey, Peña, Sanchez, and Mayor Evans
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
At this time, members of the public may address the City Council on any matter not listed on the agenda pursuant to the “Public Comments – Instructions” listed at the end of the agenda. The City Council values your comments; however, in accordance with State law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless it is an emergency item authorized by the Brown Act [Gov. Code § 54954.2(b)].
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION; PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9;
CASES NAMES AND NUMBERS – MULTIPLE (listed below, all in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware)
CASE NAME: CASE NUMBER
SilverRock Development Company, LLC 24-11647
SilverRock Lifestyle Residences, LLC 24-11648
SilverRock Lodging, LLC 24-11650
SilverRock Luxury Residences, LLC 24-11652
City Council agendas and staff reports
are available on the City’s website at
www.LaQuintaCA.gov/PublicMeetings
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SilverRock Phase I, LLC 24-11654
RGC PA 789, LLC 24-11657
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION; PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9;
NAME OF CASE: CONSTRUCTION LOAN SERVICES II, LLC V. SILVERROCK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, ET AL. (U.S. DISTRICT COURT, DISTRICT OF DELAWARE, CASE NO. 25-1342-CFC)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION; PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9;
NAME OF CASE: CITY OF LA QUINTA V. SILVERROCK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, ET AL. (RIVERSIDE COUNTY SUP. CT. CASE NO. CVPS2404750)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION; INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (4) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (NUMBER OF CASES: 1)
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE AT 4:00 P.M.
REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
At this time, members of the public may address the City Council on any matter not listed on the agenda pursuant to the “Public Comments – Instructions” listed at the end of the agenda. The City Council values your comments; however, in accordance with State law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless it is an emergency item authorized by the Brown Act [Gov. Code § 54954.2(b)].
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. SILVERROCK (FORMERLY TALUS) DEVELOPMENT PROJECT – STATUS UPDATE
2. DOVES LANDING SCHOOL PRESENTATION BY FOUNDING ADMINISTRATOR
AND TEACHER KENNEDY ROCKER
3. LA QUINTA ART CELEBRATION – NOVEMBER 2025 AND MARCH 2026 EVENT
SUMMARY PRESENTATION BY EVENT PRODUCER PAUL ANDERSON WITH
SCOPE EVENTS
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4. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION HONORING JUNIOR INSPIRATION AND
YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT ETHAN MILLER
5. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION COMMEMORATING THE 2025/26 LA QUINTA
YOUTH COLLECTIVE AND PROGRAM UPDATE
CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTE: Consent Calendar items are routine in nature and can be approved by one motion.
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9 25
31 37
73 75
81 85
1. APPROVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DATED APRIL 7, 2026
2. APPROVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DATED APRIL 21, 2026
3. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS (1) CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, AND (2) REQUESTING RIVERSIDE COUNTY CONSOLIDATE THE
NOVEMBER 3, 2026, MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION [RESOLUTION NOS. 2026-009 AND 2026-010]
4. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH COMPLETE
PAPERLESS SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR LASERFICHE SOFTWARE SUPPORT
SERVICES, AND PURCHASE OF LASERFICHE SELF-HOSTED
SUBSCRIPTION AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT HOURS
5. APPROPRIATE FUNDS AND APPROVE TURF REPLACEMENT COSTS FOR
SILVERROCK RESORT GOLF COURSE
6. AWARD CONTRACT TO VANCE CORPORATION FOR THE MILES AVENUE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT NO. 2023-01, LOCATED FROM
WASHINGTON STREET TO JEFFERSON STREET
7. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE CITYWIDE STRIPING REFRESH PROJECT NO. 2025-01 AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO REVISE THE PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES AND READVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR BID
8. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS
SUPERINTENDENT TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS
INSURANCE AUTHORITY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY IN PASO ROBLES,
CALIFORNIA, MAY 19 – 21, 2026
9. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATIVE
TECHNICIAN TO ATTEND THE AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION PUBLIC WORKS INSTITUTE IN DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, MAY 26 – 28, 2026 87 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Page 4 of 8 MAY 5, 2026
10. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR MARKETING MANAGER TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA TRAVEL ASSOCIATION SUMMIT 2026 IN NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
89 11. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED APRIL 10 AND 17, 2026 91
12. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2026
107
BUSINESS SESSION
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1. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH GREATER
COACHELLA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 113
2. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES
WITH ACTION PARK ALLIANCE FOR MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF
THE LA QUINTA X PARK
123
3. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES
WITH DESERT RECEREATION DISTRICT FOR MANAGEMENT AND
OPERATIONS OF THE FRITZ BURNS POOL
135
4. APPROVE SILVERROCK RESORT 2026/27 ANNUAL PLAN 147
5. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH LANDMARK GOLF MANAGEMENT, LLC FOR
SILVERROCK GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
175
STUDY SESSION
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1. DISCUSS LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES PROVIDED BY RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
181
PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
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1. CITY MANAGER
2. CITY ATTORNEY
3. CITY CLERK
4. COMMUNITY SERVICES – QUARTERLY REPORT – JANUARY- MARCH 2026 187
5. DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
6. FINANCE
7. PUBLIC SAFETY
8. PUBLIC WORKS
MAYOR’S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ITEMS
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REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. ART PURCHASE COMMITTEE (McGarrey & Sanchez)
2. CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY (Sanchez)
3. CANNABIS AD HOC COMMITTEE (Peña & Sanchez)
4. COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS COMMISSION (Sanchez)
5. COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT (Peña)
6. COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY (McGarrey)
7. COACHELLA VALLEY POWER AGENCY (Evans)
8. COACHELLA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE (Fitzpatrick & Peña)
9. COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT JOINT POLICY COMMITTEE (Evans)
10. COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT REVIEW COMMITTEE (Fitzpatrick & McGarrey)
11. COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS:
A) CONSERVATION COMMISSION (Evans)
B) CONSERVATION COMMISSION LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY AD HOC COMMITTEE (Fitzpatrick)
C) ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Evans) D) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Evans)
E) HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE (Peña)
F) PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Peña)
G) TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (Fitzpatrick)
12. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT COMMITTEE (Fitzpatrick & McGarrey)
13. DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE (Evans & Sanchez)
14. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE (Evans & Fitzpatrick)
15. GREATER COACHELLA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INFORMATION EXCHANGE COMMITTEE (Fitzpatrick)
16. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES:
A) ANNUAL CONFERENCE DELEGATE (Evans)
B) ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY POLICY COMMITTEE (McGarrey)
C) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – RIVERSIDE COUNTY DIVISION (McGarrey) D) PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Sanchez)
17. PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM BOARD & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Evans)
18. RIVERSIDE COUNTY:
A) AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION (Sanchez)
B) TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (Fitzpatrick)
C) TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AUDIT AD HOC COMMITTEE (Fitzpatrick)
D) TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION COACHELLA VALLEY SAN GORGONIO PASS AREA CORRIDOR AD HOC COMMITTEE (Fitzpatrick)
19. RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (Sanchez)
20. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (Sanchez) A) REGIONAL COUNCIL (Sanchez)
B) JOINT POLICY COMMITTEE (Sanchez)
C) TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (Sanchez)
21. SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY (Peña)
22. VISIT GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU (Evans)
23. PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES DATED APRIL 15, 2026
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24. PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT COMMISSION BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES DATED APRIL 20, 2026
205
ADJOURNMENT
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The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on May 19, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chamber, 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253.
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Monika Radeva, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the La Quinta City Council meeting was published in accordance with the Brown Act [Gov. Code § 54954.2] on the City’s website, accessible directly from the City’s home page through the “Calendar / Public Meetings” icon link, and posted at the City Hall bulletin board, located near the entrance to the Council Chamber at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253, on May 1, 2026, which is freely accessible to members of the public.
DATED: May 1, 2026
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
PUBLIC NOTICES
Agenda packet materials are available for public inspection: 1) at the Clerk’s Office at La Quinta City Hall, located at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253; and 2) on the City’s website at www.laquintaca.gov/publicmeetings in accordance with the Brown Act [Gov. Code §§ 54954.2, 54956, and 54957.5]
The La Quinta City Council Chamber is wheelchair accessible. If hearing assistance equipment is needed, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (760) 777-7147, 24-hours in advance of the meeting and accommodation will be made. If background material is to be presented to the City Council during a City Council meeting, please be advised that 15 copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be supplied to the City Clerk for distribution, or must be emailed to [email protected]. It is requested that this takes place prior to the beginning of the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the public may address the City Council on any matter listed or not listed on the agenda as follows:
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WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS can be provided either in-person during the meeting by submitting 15 copies to the City Clerk, it is requested that this takes place prior to the beginning of the meeting; or can be emailed in advance to [email protected], no later than 12:00 p.m., on the day of the meeting. Written public comments will be distributed to Council, made public, and will be incorporated into the public record of the meeting, but will not be read during the meeting unless, upon the request of the Mayor, a brief summary of public comments is asked to be reported.
If written public comments are emailed, the email subject line must clearly state “Written Comments” and should include: 1) full name, 2) city of residence, and 3) subject matter.
VERBAL PUBLIC COMMENTS can be provided in-person during the meeting by completing a “Request to Speak” form and submitting it to the City Clerk; it is requested that this takes place prior to the beginning of the meeting. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes (or approximately 350 words). Only one person at a time may speak and only after being recognized by the Mayor.
In accordance with City Council Resolution No. 2022-027, a one-time additional speaker time donation of three (3) minutes per individual is permitted; please note that the member of the public donating time must: 1) submit this in writing to the City Clerk by completing a “Request to Speak” form noting the name of the person to whom time is being donated to, and 2) be present at the time the speaker provides verbal comments.
Members of the public who utilize a translator shall be provided at least twice of the allotted time to ensure non-English speakers receive the same opportunity to directly address the Council.
Verbal public comments are defined as comments provided in the speakers’ own voice and may not include video or sound recordings of the speaker or of other individuals or entities, unless permitted by the Mayor.
Public speakers may elect to use printed presentation materials to aid their comments; 15 copies of such printed materials shall be provided to the City Clerk to be disseminated to the City Council, made public, and incorporated into the public record of the meeting; it is requested that the printed materials are provided prior to the beginning of the meeting. There shall be no use of Chamber resources and technology to display visual or audible presentations during public comments, unless permitted by the Mayor.
All writings or documents, including but not limited to emails and attachments to emails, submitted to the City regarding any item(s) listed or not listed on this agenda are public records.
All information in such writings and documents is subject to disclosure as being in the public domain and subject to search and review by electronic means, including but not limited to the City’s Internet website and any other Internet Web-based platform or other Web-based form of communication. All information in such writings and documents similarly is subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act [Gov. Code § 7920.000 et seq.].
TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY – INSTRUCTIONS
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Teleconference accessibility may be triggered in accordance with the Brown Act “during a proclaimed state of emergency or local emergency,” as defined [Gov. Code § 54953.8.2]; or if a member of the City Council requests to attend and participate in this meeting remotely pursuant to any of the following: (1) “disability” [Gov. Code § 54953(c)], or (2) “just cause” [Gov. Code § 54953.8.3], as defined. In such instances, remote public accessibility and participation will be facilitated via the Zoom Webinar audio-visual platform as detailed at the end of this agenda. *** TELECONFERENCE AND TELEPHONIC PROCEDURES***
APPLICABLE ONLY WHEN TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY IS IN EFFECT ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/88215960899
Meeting ID: 882 1596 0899
Or join by phone: (253) 215 – 8782
VERBAL PUBLIC COMMENTS – members of the public may attend and participate in this meeting by teleconference or telephonic accessibility via the Zoom Webinar audio-visual platform and must activate the “Raise Hand” feature on their electronic device (*9 for telephonic participation) when public comments are prompted by the Mayor, and will be queued in consecutive order; the City will facilitate the ability for a member of the public to be audible to the City Council and general public and allow them to speak on the item(s) requested. Members of the public must unmute themselves via the “Audio” feature on their electronic device (*6 for telephonic participation) when prompted upon being recognized by the Mayor, in order to become audible to the City Council and the public.
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS can be provided either in person during the meeting or emailed to the City Clerk’s Office at [email protected] any time prior to the adjournment of the meeting, and will be distributed to the City Council, made public, incorporated into the public record of the meeting, and will not be read during the meeting unless, upon the request of the Mayor, a brief summary of any public comment is asked to be read, to the extent the City Clerk’s Office can accommodate such request.
CLOSED CAPTION AND TRANSLATION
Closed Caption and Translation are accessible through the Zoom Webinar audio-visual platform and accessible in real-time to all teleconference attendees. Members of the public must activate the “Show Captions” feature on their device for closed caption; and may use the “Options Arrow” to select from the list of available languages for translation. *9 *6