POWER POINTS
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL
MEETING
JULY 21, 2026
July 21, 2026
1 City Council Special Meeting
July 21, 2026
City Council Special Meeting
July 21, 2026
PUBLIC COMMENT – MATTERS
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July 21, 2026
2 Public Comment
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3 City Council Special Meeting
July 21, 2026
CLOSED SESSION IN PROGRESS
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5 City Council Special Meeting
July 21, 2026
PUBLIC COMMENT – MATTERS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
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July 21, 2026
6 Public Comment
Via Teleconference
In Progress
Comentarios Públicos
Por Teleconferencia
En Curso
Limit Comments
to 3 minutes
Limite los
Commentarios
a 3 minutos
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*6 = Unmute / Activar su Micrófono
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88215960899
Meeting ID: 882 1596 0899; Tel: (253) 215-8782
Pursuant to California Gov. Code § 54954.3(b)(2) Conforme a Código de Gobierno § 54954.3(b)(2) Public Comment
Via Teleconference
In Progress
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88215960899
Meeting ID: 882 1596 0899; Tel: (253) 215-8782
Comentarios Públicos
Por Teleconferencia
En Curso
Limit Comments
to 3 minutes
Limite los
Commentarios
a 3 minutos
*9 = Raise Hand / Levantar la Mano
*6 = Unmute / Activar su Micrófono
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July 21, 2026
7 City Council Special Meeting
July 21, 2026
P1 – SilverRock Development Project Status
Update
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July 21, 2026
8 City Council Special Meeting
July 21, 2026
P2 – Introduce Riverside County Fire Department
Battalion Chief John Phillips
City Council Special Meeting
July 21, 2026
P3 – Proclamation in Recognition of Outdoor
Worker Appreciation Week – July 13-19, 2026
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July 21, 2026
9 City Council Special Meeting
July 21, 2026
B1 – Introduce an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.60 of
the La Quinta Municipal Code Relating to the Conflict
of Interest Code
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July 21, 2026
10 City Council Special Meeting
July 21, 2026
B2 – Approve Agreement for Contract Services with
Jennifer Minch, DBA Perfect Holiday Lights for Holiday
Décor and Lighting Services
Program Background
Started in 2022
The City has used holiday
décor vendors since 2022 to
enhance civic spaces during
the holiday season.
Expanded locations
Decor now includes City Hall,
Civic Center Campus,
Museum, Casita, Lumberyard,
Wellness Center, and Library.
Community experience
The program adds photo
opportunities, music, lighting
displays, and a 26-foot
illuminated tree in Civic Center
Park.
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11 Staff Recommendation
Approve the Agreement for Contract
Services and authorize execution
Staff requests approval of an
agreement with Jennifer Minch, dba
Perfect Holiday Lights, for holiday
décor and lighting services.
Initial term
1 year
Extension option
2 additional years
Selection result
Best qualified of 8
proposals
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3 Procurement and cost
April 2, 2026
Staff issued an RFP for holiday décor and
lighting services.
8 proposals received
The RFP was posted on the City website
and distributed to vendors in Riverside
County.
Vendor selected
Perfect Holiday Lights was chosen based on
experience, understanding, pricing, and
project history.
FY 2026/27 $50,000
FY 2027/28 $50,000
FY 2028/29 $50,000
Contingency $7,500
Estimated not-to-exceed total
$157,500
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12 Questions?
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July 21, 2026
13 City Council Special Meeting
July 21, 2026
B3 – Approve Agreement for Contract Services with
Sargent Town Planning, Inc to Prepare the Vista Santa
Rosa Master Plan
Southern SOI
• 7,665 acres
• East of Monroe, south of
Avenue 52, north of Avenue
62, and west of Van Buren
and Harrison
• Part of the VSR Community
• Included in General Plan
and Zoning maps
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14 Previous Study Sessions have covered the following
topics: – Fiscal Impact Analysis; – Potential extension of the southern SOI; – Assessment of current infrastructure facilities; – Overview of the annexation process; – Comparison of City and County’s zoning regulations for the SOI area;
– Results of a Vista Santa Rosa (VSR) community survey
– Master Planning Process
– VSR Design Guidelines
Background
Master Plan
• Provide vision for the build out of
VSR
• Review and amend land use map
• Establish standards, incorporate
design guidelines
• Community Outreach
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15 RFP Development
RFP developed to select consultant:
• Multi phase approach with ability to terminate
agreement after completion of a phase
• Robust community outreach
• Preparation of Master Plan and environmental
analysis
RFP Process
• RFP issued November 2025
• Ten proposals received
• Three were interviewed
• Sargent Town Planning team was chosen
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16 Contract Budget
• Funding has been budgeted in the current fiscal year. • Unused funds will be carried over to future fiscal year budgets until the project is complete.
Phase 1: Discovery (Community Outreach) $ 218,250
Phase 2: Vision & Alternatives $ 73,260
Phase 3: Preferred Alternative Framework $ 184,540
Phase 4: Final Master Plan $ 101,080
Phase 5: Technical Analysis and CEQA Documentation $ 127,225 Other: Mileage, Printing, Data $ 10,450
Contingency $ 85,195
TOTAL: $ 800,000
Schedule
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17 Phase 1
Discovery (Community Outreach)
• Visual Survey
• Research and gathering of baseline map and economic
data
• Community workshops
• Virtual Engagement
• Stakeholder meetings
Phase 2
Vision and Alternatives
• Draft vision and community values guideline
• Develop community character and structure palette to
guide future decision making in later master plan
process
• Community workshop
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18 Phase 3
Preferred Vision Alternative
• Develop alternative frameworks for Master Plan
• Community and virtual engagement to refine and provide feedback
• Draft final framework alternative for selection by City Council
Phase 4
Final Master Plan
• Preparation of final master plan
• Community Engagement
Phase 5
Technical Studies and Preparation of
Environmental Document
• Preparation of technical studies analyzing impacts of Master Plan buildout
• Preparation of Environmental Document
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19 City Council Special Meeting
July 21, 2026
B4 – Receive and File Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget
Update Report and Approve the Recommended Budget
Adjustments
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July 21, 2026
20 City Budget Outlook
STEADY
REVENUE
EXPENSES
ON TARGET
MONITOR
ECONOMIC
ENVIRONMENT
Report Content
General Fund Recommended Adjustments:
– Revenues $4,415,000
– Expenses $858,000
Special Funds Recommended Adjustments:
– Revenues $1,108,000
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21 General Fund
Adjustment Requests
Revenue Description Revenue Expense
Tax Revenues 1,480,000 $ $ - Licenses & Permits 550,000 - Intergovernmental 1,090,000 - Charges for Services 370,000 - Fines, Forfeitures, & Abatements (45,000) - Use of Money & Property 1,000,000 - Miscellaneous (30,000) - City Attorney 525,000 - Recreation Programs 110,000 - Public Works 143,000 - Marketing 80,000 - TOTAL GF ADJUSTMENTS 4,415,000 $ 858,000 $ Special Fund
Adjustment Requests
Fund Name Revenue
Fund 201 - Gas Tax Fund (15,000) $
Fund 202 - Library & Museum Fund 140,000 Fund 215 - Lighting & Landscape Fund (22,000) Funds 250-259 - Development Impact Fee Funds 650,000 Fund 241- Housing Authority (60,000) Fund 501 - Facility & Fleet Replacement 90,000 Fund 502 - Information Technology 340,000 Fund 503 - Park Equipment & Facility Fund 90,000 Fund 601 - SilverRock Resort (435,000) Fund 762 - Pension Trust Fund 330,000 Total Special Fund Adjustments $ 1,108,000
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22 Discussion
& Questions
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23 City Council Special Meeting
July 21, 2026
S1 – Discuss Avenue 52 at Jefferson Street
Roundabout Project No. 2024-10 Evaluation Report and
Provide Direction on Preferred Conceptual Alternative
Evaluate the existing roundabout and identify
improvements that:
• Improve safety for all users
• Reduce vehicle operating speeds
• Enhance pedestrian and bicycle accessibility
• Improve golf cart and NEV accommodations
• Maintain acceptable traffic operations
Study Purpose
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24 Project Location:
• Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street
• Vital Hub in Southeast Section of
the City
Roundabout:
• Constructed in the early 2000s
• Modified with striping
improvements in 2015
• Designed using earlier roundabout
standards
• Geometry no longer reflects
current best practices
Existing Conditions
Challenges:
• Higher vehicle speeds than
recommended
• Right-turn bypass lanes
increase conflicts
• Limited accommodations for:
– Pedestrians
– Bicyclists
– Golf carts / NEVs
• Opportunity to modernize the
intersection using current
roundabout design guidance
Existing Conditions
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25 Safety Findings:
• Top 10 Collision Location between
2015-2017 in City
• 12 Collisions between 2020 and
2025
• Majority of reported collisions
related to:
– Excessive speeds
– Fixed object collisions
– Turning conflicts
• No fatal or severe injury collisions
during the study period.
Consistent with general
roundabout intersection benefits
Existing Conditions
• Alternative 1 – Optimized Roundabout
• Alternative 2 – Optimized Approaches
• Alternative 3 – Low Build Option
(Recommended Alternative)
Alternatives Considered
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26 Alternative 1 – Optimized Roundabout
Key Features
• Complete reconstruction
• Smaller roundabout
footprint
• Improved vehicle deflection
• Reduced operating speeds
• Improved pedestrian
crossings
Estimated Construction Cost
• Approximately $5.3 Million
Alternative 2 – Optimized Approaches
Key Features
• Retains existing roundabout
diameter
• Reuses more existing
pavement
• Improved approach geometry
• Improved pedestrian crossings
• Lower reconstruction than
Alternative 1
Estimated Construction Cost
• Approximately $4.8 Million
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27 Alternative 3 – Low Build Option
Key Features
• Targeted geometric improvements
• Limited reconstruction
• Removes features contributing to
higher speeds
• Enhanced pedestrian crossings
• Shared-use path for bicycles,
pedestrians, and golf carts
• Lower reconstruction than
Alternative 1 and 2
Estimated Construction Cost
• Approximately $1.7 Million
Alternative Comparison
Alternate 1 Alternate 2 Alternate 3
Construction Cost High High Moderate/Low
Speed Reduction Excellent Very Good Good
Pedestrian Safety Excellent Very Good Good
Bicycle Excellent Excellent Very Good
Improvements
Construction Very High Moderate Moderate
Impacts
Overall Value Good Moderate Excellent
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28 ✓ Meaningful safety
improvements
✓ Reduced vehicle speeds
✓ Better accommodations for
pedestrians
✓ Bicycle improvements
✓ Golf cart accessibility
✓ Manageable construction
costs
✓ Limited reconstruction
Staff Recommendation
After evaluating the tradeoffs, the City and GHD determined that Alternative 3 – the Low Build Option – provides the greatest overall value.
It successfully balances:
• Reducing vehicle speeds
naturally
• Improving driver
expectancy
• Reducing conflict points
• Increasing visibility
• Enhancing pedestrian
crossings
• Providing safer bicycle and
golf cart facilities
Staff Recommendation
Modern roundabout design relies on roadway geometry—not enforcement—to encourage safe driving behavior.
Alternative 3 improves safety by:
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29 Example of Alt. 3 Treatments
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