CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Page 1 of 5 July 21, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING
NOTICE AND CALL OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL AND TO THE CITY CLERK:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the La Quinta City Council is hereby called to be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, commencing at 3:15 P.M. at La Quinta City Hall located at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253 for the following purpose:
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 80041 AVENUE 50, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER: 777-010-001
CITY NEGOTIATOR: JON MCMILLEN, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: JEFFREY ALAN COLE AND KATHY COLE
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 80159 AVENUE 50, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER: 777-010-002
CITY NEGOTIATOR: JON MCMILLEN, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: WANDA G. REESE
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF CALLE TAMPICO, NORTH OF AVENIDA LA FONDA, AND EAST OF DESERT CLUB DRIVE, AND NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF MAIN STREET; (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS: 770- 123- 011, 770- 124- 010, AND 770- 124- 012) CITY NEGOTIATOR: JON MCMILLEN, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTY: GATHER CAPITAL
PROPERTY OWNER: CITY OF LA QUINTA
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. SILVERROCK (FORMERLY TALUS) DEVELOPMENT PROJECT – STATUS UPDATE
2. INTRODUCE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT BATTALION CHIEF JOHN
PHILLIPS
3. PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF OUTDOOR WORKER APPRECIATION WEEK - JULY 13-19, 2026
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Page 2 of 5 July 21, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY DATED JUNE 18, 2026
2. This item will be pulled and brought back for consideration at the August 4, 2026, regular Council meeting >>> ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 635 ON SECOND READING AMENDING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 3.25 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO SHORT-TERM
VACATION RENTALS
3. This item will be pulled and brought back for consideration at the August 4, 2026, regular Council meeting >>> ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 636 ON SECOND READING TO APPROVE ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2026-0001 FOR ZONING CODE REVISIONS IN TITLE 9 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REGULATIONS ON FENCES AND WALLS; SCREENING; YARD STRUCTURES; PROHIBITED SIGNAGE TYPES; APPLICATION TIME LIMITS; AND DEFINITIONS; CEQA: THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061(b)(3), COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION; PROJECT:
2026 ZONING CODE UPDATES; LOCATION: CITYWIDE; APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
4. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE’S URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS 2027/28, 2028/29, AND 2029/30 [RESOLUTION NO. 2026-023]
5. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR FOUR DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STAFF MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA CHAPTER’S ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, OCTOBER 3 - 6, 2026
6. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK TO ATTEND THE
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
7. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE MARKETING MANAGER TO ATTEND TOURISM OUTREACH ACTIVATION IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, AUGUST 21 - 24, 2026
8. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS CREW LEAD TO ATTEND YEAR 2 OF CALIFORNIA PARKS AND RECREATION SOCIETY MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SCHOOL IN LAKE ARROWHEAD, CALIFORNIA, NOVEMBER 2 - 6, 2026
9. ACCEPT ON-SITE IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DIAMANTE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, TRACT MAP NO. 30138, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF AVENUE 52
WEST OF MADISON STREET
10. ACCEPT FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN SLURRY SEAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2025-02 LOCATED AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
11. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH RY+AO FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS YARD PROJECT NO. 2018-05 FOR CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS SERVICES
12. APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL FUNDING AND APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT
FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH SYNTECH GROUP, INC FOR MANAGED INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
13. APPROPRIATE FUNDING AND APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH
DISABILITY ACCESS CONSULTANTS, LLC FOR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENT AND TRANSITION PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Page 3 of 5 July 21, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING
14. APPROVE AGREEMENTS FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH HERMANN DESIGN GROUP,
INC AND IN-SITE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, INC FOR ON-CALL LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
15. APPROVE DECLARATION AND DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
16. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED APRIL 30, 2026
17. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED MAY 22, 29, AND JUNE 5, 2026
18. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED JUNE 12, 19, AND 26, 2026
19. This item will be pulled and brought back for consideration at the August 4, 2026, regular Council meeting >>> ADOPT RESOLUTION TO: (1) RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 2026-016 DECLARING AS SURPLUS LAND APPROXIMATELY 0.24-ACRE PORTION OF ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 773-078-034, LOCATED ALONG AVENIDA BERMUDAS IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AND (2) DECLARE THE PARCEL AS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND; CEQA:
FIND THE RESCISSION AND DECLARATION EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES [RESOLUTION NO. 2026-024]
BUSINESS SESSION
1. INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.60 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE [ORDINANCE NO. 637]
2. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH JENNIFER MINCH, DBA PERFECT HOLIDAY LIGHTS FOR HOLIDAY DÉCOR AND LIGHTING SERVICES
3. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH SARGENT TOWN PLANNING,
INC TO PREPARE THE VISTA SANTA ROSA MASTER PLAN
4. RECEIVE AND FILE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 BUDGET UPDATE REPORT AND APPROVE THE
RECOMMENDED BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSS AVENUE 52 AT JEFFERSON STREET ROUNDABOUT PROJECT NO. 2024-10
EVALUATION REPORT AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON PREFERRED CONCEPTUAL
ALTERNATIVE
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. CITY MANAGER
2. CITY ATTORNEY
3. CITY CLERK - STVR PROGRAM QUARTERLY REPORT – JANUARY – MARCH 2026
4. COMMUNITY SERVICES
5. DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
6. FINANCE
7. PUBLIC SAFETY
A. PUBLIC SAFETY QUARTERLY REPORT – JANUARY – MARCH 2026 B. SHERIFF QUARTERLY REPORT – JANUARY – MARCH 2026
C. FIRE QUARTERLY REPORT – JANUARY – MARCH 2026
8. PUBLIC WORKS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Page 4 of 5 July 21, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING
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. FINANCING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES DATED JUNE 16, 2026
24. PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES DATED JUNE 16, 2026; AND BROWN ACT TRAINING UPDATE DATED JUNE 22, 2026
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Page 5 of 5 July 21, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING
Dated: July 20, 2026
/s/ Linda Evans
Linda Evans, Mayor
Attest:
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Monika Radeva, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, 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 via 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, which is freely accessible to members of the public, on July 20, 2026.
DATED: July 20, 2026
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California