POWER POINTS
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
MAY 5, 2026
May 5, 2026
1 City Council Regular Meeting
May 5, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting
May 5, 2026
PUBLIC COMMENT – MATTERS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
5/6/2026
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2 City Council Regular Meeting
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CLOSED SESSION IN PROGRESS
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4 City Council Meeting
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P1 – SilverRock Development Project
Status Update
City Council Meeting
May 5, 2026
P2 – Doves Landing School Presentation by
Founding Administrator and Teacher
Kennedy Rocker
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Introduction of Doves Landing Schools’ Staff
Team Teaching – Optimum! Field Study Programs!
• Kennedy Rocker, Teacher/Administrator
• Justin Rocker; Academic Coach,
Teacher/Administrator, L.A., Science, Math
• Kerry Furtado; Art & Primary Math
• Specialists:
• Tony Harvey, Writing (LQMS Fame!),
• Steve Jaros: Science: Engineering, Physics &
Areonautics,
• Craig Brown: Drums
• Sarah Flanagan: History & Literature
• Bob Woods: Reading Assessment & Tutor, Golf
Coach
• Jeff Gedney: History & Basketball Coach (LQHS
Coach)
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Academics
K-12 Traditional & Field Study in Multiaged Tutor Setting 13 Jens Martensson
Comparisons
What is a Micro-school? How does it differ from
regularly structured schools? Compared to Doves. . .
Compare A - Regular
• Larger student population; i.e. 800
students in many classrooms in
each school setting
• Students generally change
teachers every year. • Separated by age groups; all 5, 6, 7 year-olds together . . . students
know each other well; staff remote. • Whole or small groups; rarely 1:1 Compare B – Micro
• Each micro-school enrolls 20 students
per school setting
• Students with same Academic Coach
for years. . . 10 years
• Portions of the Academic Lessons
multi-aged groups
• Builds close relationships with
classmates and teaching staff • Tutor pairings with older students assisting the younger; 1:1 practice
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Partnerships with Community Resources!
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Partnerships with Community Resources!
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Partnerships with Community Resources!
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Partnerships with Community Resources!
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Launch
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This land is your land,
This land is my land.
Here in California,
Is our Living Desert!
From Coachella’s valley, to its Salton
Sea,
This land was made for you and me!
As we went hiking throughout our desert
We saw above us the sunny skyway!
We saw below us our gorgeous valley!
This land was made for you and me!
We roamed and rambled and followed
pathways
To the sparkling sands of her diamond
deserts.
And all around me a voice was sounding,
“This land was made for you and me!”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=num1-_2LLtk&list=RDnum1- _2LLtk&start_radio=1
*****Adapted from Woody Guthrie’s Folk Song,
“This Land is Your Land”
by Kennedy Rocker
The Living Desert’s 50th Anniversary Musical 2020
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Thank you, La Quinta City Council!
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P3 – La Quinta Art Celebration Event Summary
by Event Producer Paul Anderson with
Scope Events
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13 City Council Meeting
P4 – Certificate of Recognition Honoring Junior
Inspiration and Youth Achievement Award
Recipient Ethan Miller
Junior Inspiration and Youth Achievement
Award
• Candidates must be 5 – 18 years old
• Must be a La Quinta resident or attend a La Quinta school • Must contribute significantly to the community of La Quinta:
– Academic Achievement
– Acts of Kindness or Service
– Artistic Achievement
– Athletic Achievement
– Community Engagement & Leadership
– Volunteer Efforts
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14 Junior Inspiration and Youth Achievement
Award
• Ethan Miller
• Demonstrates leadership through his service with La
Quinta High School JROTC, currently Squadron
Commander
• Volunteers at City events including Hunter Lopez Vigil, 9/11 Vigil, and Veterans Recognition Ceremony (youth
guest speaker 2025)
Junior Inspiration and Youth Achievement
Award
• Air Force Association Award
• Outstanding Cadet Award
• Distinguished Cadet Award
• One of 32 students nominated by Congressman Ken Calvert for appointment in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Naval Academies • About Families volunteer
• Junior Counselor at YMCA Camp Oakes
• Riverside County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue program
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15 Junior Inspiration and Youth Achievement
Award
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P5 – Certificates of Recognition
Commemorating The 2025/26 La Quinta Youth
Collective and Program Update
La Quinta Youth Collective (LQYC)
• 20 students (LQHS & Xavier Prep)
• Monthly meetings at City Hall
• Community Service Projects
• Inaugural class of 2026!
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17 Senior and youth engagement on creating art
projects at Hadley Villas and The Palms
Gracious Retirement Living.
Paint n’ Sip
Pet Adoption
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18 LQYC in Action
During monthly meetings teens
participated in city staff presentations,
mock city council meeting, work groups
and brainstorming sessions.
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19 City Council Meeting
May 5, 2026
B1 - Approve MOU for Greater Coachella Valley Chamber
of Commerce for FY 2026/27
5/6/2026
Memorandum of Understanding Overview
• Since 1991 annual services agreements with Chamber
• Event funding assist
– State of the City
– Hot Rod & Custom Car Show
• Business engagement
• The Gem
– Print
– Digital
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20 GCVCC Mission Statement
We strive to enhance the overall business climate
for our membership by being a catalyst for local
commerce through our business development
programs, a convener of elected officials, business
professionals and thought leaders through our
many member and public events, and a champion
for the local business community through our
advocacy work.
How GCVCC Executes Mission
• Catalyst for Local Commerce: Drive business
visibility and opportunity
• Convener: Bring the business community together
• Champion: Advocate for the business community
• Enhancing the Business Climate: Result of
GCVCC Work
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21 FY 25/26 Recap
• Business Development
• 84 new members this year
– 23 members in La Quinta
• 11 Business Walks in La Quinta
– (12-15 businesses per walk)
• 2 Mixers in La Quinta
• 12 Ribbon Cuttings
2026/27 Fiscal Impact
• Event assist
• State of the City: $22,500
• Hot Rod Car Show: $16,000
• Business engagement - $8,000
• The Gem - 12 issues distributed to residents and businesses – $135,000
• Digital Version of The Gem - $1,000
Total for FY 2026/27 : $182,500 (Increase of $5,161 from FY25/26) 41 42
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22 State of the City
• FY 2026/27 Cost: $22,500 (no change)
• 2026 SOTC: September 30
• Lunch instead of Dinner
• La Quinta Resort
Hot Rod & Custom Car Show
• FY 2026/27: $16,000 ($3,250 Increase)
• Increase is due to Audio/Visual services, as
well as Food & Beverage pricing from Health
Department fees
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23 Business Engagement
• FY 2026/27: $8,000 (No change)
• Business Development
• Business Walks
• Mixers
• Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breakings/Grand Openings
The Gem
– 36 pages total, 12 city pages (9 months)
» 10 city pages & 2 recycling pages
– 32 pages total, 8 city pages (3 months)
» 6 city pages & 2 recycling pages
– 16,000 Qty (Not including P.O. Boxes & Seasonal Residents) – Digital Version
Total: $136,000 ($112,000: General Fund, $24,000: AB 939) ($1,911 increase due to printing cost)
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24 Questions/Comments
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25 City Council Meeting
B2 – Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for
Contract Services with Action Park Alliance to Manage
the La Quinta X Park
Action Park Alliance
• APA has operated the X Park since 2021.
• Oversee day to day operations, maintenance, day passes, and annual memberships.
• Programming & Events
• Skate lessons and camps, WCMX World Championships,
CV Pro Am, Scooter Jams, Solti Invitational, Best Trick Contests, and Rhythm Skate Club.
• Appearances by:
• Red Bull Skate Team
• X Games and professional action sports athletes
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• X Park averages 1,500 – 2,100 users per month.
• Over 2,000 annual memberships issued.
• Plans to increase programs/partnerships and become an Olympic qualifying venue.
X Park • Current Hours of Operation
• November – April
• Monday – Friday (12pm-9pm)
• Saturday – Sunday (9am-9pm)
• May – October
• Monday – Tuesday (Closed)
• Wednesday – Friday (12pm – 9pm)
• Saturday – Sunday (9am-9pm)
• Holidays: Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, and Easter
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• Membership & Entry Fees
• Resident:
• Day Pass: $2.00
• Annual Membership: $25.00
• Non Resident:
• Day Pass: $5.00
• Annual Membership: $50.00
• Scholarship opportunities are also available
X Park
• Amendment No. 1 extends APA’s agreement for two
additional years.
• Cost for services depends on the option approved by
Council.
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• Option 1 – Extend to 7 day operations year-round
• Option 2 – Continue 5 day operations six months, 7 day operations six months
Contract
Grand Total
Extended Initial Term
Term
FY 26/27 FY 27/28
$542,839 $569,980 $1,112,819 $1,273,817 $2,386,636
Contract
Grand Total
Extended Initial Term
Term
FY 26/27 FY 27/28
$565,502 $488,777 $954,279 $1,273,817 $2,228,096
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B3 – Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for
Contract Services with Desert Recreation District for
Management and Operations of the Fritz Burns Pool
Desert Recreation District
• DRD has managed Fritz Burns Pool operations and
programs since 2019.
• Aquatic programs include lap/open swim, water aerobics, senior splash, Dive-In Movies, youth swim lessons, lifeguard training, and adaptive swim lessons.
• Average monthly attendance FY24/25: 700
• October 2025 - programs relocated to Pawley Pool, class participation remained steady.
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• Program participation is expected to increase after pool renovations are complete this June.
• Pool upgrades include expanded pool deck, shade
structures, refurbished lap pool, and new activity pool.
Desert Recreation District
• Amendment No. 2 extends agreement with DRD for two
additional years.
• Proposed operating hours:
• June – September:
• Monday - Thursday (9am-8pm)
• Friday & Saturday (8am-2pm) & (4pm-9pm)
• Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, March, April, May:
• Monday - Thursday (9am-1pm)
• Saturday (8am-1pm)
• Dec:
• Monday - Thursday (9am-1pm)
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31 Fiscal Impact
Initial Term Cost
2024/25 $253,508
2025/26 $266,183
Pawley Pool Relocation $121,905
Initial Term Total $641,596
Two-Year Extension Cost
2026/7 $299,776
2027/28 (up to 5% increase) $314,764
Two-Year Term Total *$614,540
Grand Total $1,256,136
• *Proposed amount is an estimate based on projected expenses/revenues. Direct costs will increase at an annual rate of 2.5% - 5.0% based on market conditions. • Two-year extension will NOT exceed $614,540
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B4 and B5 – SilverRock Golf Course Management
Agreement and Resort 2026/27 Annual Plan
Management Agreement
• Knowledge of golf course operations
• Amendment No. 8
– 3-year extension until FY 2028/29
– Management Fee $151,284 with 5% annual increases
• Agreement is terminated upon transfer of course ownership to the developer
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33 Fiscal Impact
Operating Revenue $5,475,467
Operating Expenses $5,767,243
Net Loss ($ 291,776)
SilverRock Property Management /Oversight Expenses
– General Fund Advance $500,000
– City Management/Oversight -$350,000
– Resident Card Revenue $150,000
– Golf Course Net Revenue -$291,776
– Final Surplus/(Deficit) $ 8,224
General Fund to Underwrite Up To ($500,000)
Annual Plan Assumptions
• Impact of Site Construction
– 44,745 Rounds = $103.96 average Green Fee and $113.08 per round • No increase to the minimum wage is projected
• Continue 2% into Capital Reserves or approximately $93,000 – Current Capital Reserve Balance of $500,000
• Management Fee increasing 5% to $151,284
• Advertising Budget of $116,187
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34 Discussion
and
Questions
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May 5, 2026
S1 DISCUSS LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
PROVIDED BY RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S
OFFICE
Background
• Since 1982, the City has contracted with the Riverside Sheriff’s Office (RSO) for law enforcement services.
• Council’s top priority is community safety, this is supported by the ongoing investments in the RSO contract, including 114 Public Safety Cameras, and 68 FLOCK license plate reader cameras.
• This fiscal year, the budget for law enforcement services is $21.7 million, representing 23.3% of the City’s total budget.
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The current law enforcement contract provides 130 Daily Patrol Hours (DHS), equivalent to 25 deputies per day providing 24-hour coverage (approximately 6.3 deputies per shift), in addition to 21 dedicated positions. • One (1) Lieutenant
• Two (2) Sergeants
• Five (5) Deputy Sheriff positions classified as the Special Enforcement Team (SET) – Target Team
• Four (4) Motor Officers
• One (1) Traffic Officer
• One (1) Deputy Sheriff (unsupported) position – Violent Crime Gang Task Force • One (1) Deputy Sheriff (unsupported) position – Coachella Valley Narcotics Task Force • Six (6) Community Service Officer II positions
Background
• Due to staffing constraints, the RSO has averaged 108 Daily Patrol Hours (DPH), equivalent to 21 deputies per day providing 24-hour coverage. • At 108 DPH, the RSO has continued to meet community needs while maintaining a high level of service.
• This is supported by key performance metrics collected from 2020 to 2025, consistent with the factors used by Matrix Consulting Group in its 2014– 2019 police services assessment.
Daily Deputy Hours Deputy Equivalent Per Shift
130 25 6.3
108 21 5.3
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37 Population Size and Calls for Service
42,023 37,647
38,198 38,547 38,181 39,907 40,990
13,369 13,512 12,831 12,308 11,240 10,615
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Population compared to Calls for
Service
Population Calls For Service
Calls For Service
Response Time to Emergency
Call (in
minutes)
Call
Handling
(in
minutes)
% Change Calls For Service Year Population
2020 37,647 13,369 26.4 6.16
2021 38,198 13,512 1.1% 27.5 6.25
2022 38,547 12,831 -5.0% 30.2 5.79
2023 38,181 12,308 -4.1% 31.8 6.34
2024 39,907 11,240 -8.7% 32.5 6.44
2025 40,990 10,615 -5.6% 30.7 5.48
Crime Rates
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Average
2015-2019 Crime
Homicide 1.6 0 1 2 1 1 1
Rape 5 1 6 4 3 8 7
Robbery 25.4 11 18 19 19 21 16
Aggravated Assault 36.6 33 46 50 48 42 41
Burglary 169.6 119 117 127 136 114 78
898.4 605 679 819 739 570 549
Larceny & Auto
Burglary
Auto Theft 69.6 92 74 63 69 88 57
Total: 1207.8 861 941 1084 1015 844 749
Violent Crime 68.6 45 71 75 71 72 65
Property Crime 1139.2 816 870 1009 944 772 684
Population 41179 37647 38198 38547 38181 39907 40990
29.4 22.9 24.6 28.1 26.6 21.1 18.3
Total Crime Rate
(per 1,000 residents)
Violent Crime Rate 1.7 1.2 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.8 1.6
Property Crime Rate 27.7 21.7 22.8 26.2 24.7 19.3 16.7
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38 Key Factors
• Calls for service have steadily decreased since 2022
• Crime rates have declined by 35% since 2022
• Emergency response and call handling times align with benchmarks observed in comparable studies by Matrix
Consulting Group
Staffing Level Cost Breakdown
Change vs
Current
Cost per
Deputy
Annual
Cost Deputies Staffing Level Option
No Change 130 DPH 25 $12,847,088 $513,884 Baseline
113 DPH 22 $11,167,084 $507,595 -$1,680,004 Moderate
Adjustment
108 DPH 21 $10,672,965 $508,236 -$2,174,123
Adjustment to
Actual Average
Deployment
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39 Questions
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