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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta
REGULAR MEETING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026
3:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION | 4:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
City Council agendas and staff reports are available on the City’s website at www.LaQuintaCA.gov/PublicMeetings
Members of the public may listen to this meeting live at www.laquintaca.gov/LiveMeetings.
Past meetings are available in the video archive at www.laquintaca.gov/PastMeetings. Closed captions in English and Spanish are available through this video streaming service.
In accordance with the Brown Act [Gov. Code § 54953.4; SB 707, Stats. 2025, Ch. 327] teleconference and telephonic accessibility for the public will be available; please reference the “Teleconference and Telephonic Accessibility” instructions listed at the end of the agenda. Closed captions and translation in real-time are available to all teleconference attendees through the Zoom Webinar audio-visual platform. In the event the City’s telephone or internet service is disrupted and prevents the public from attending this meeting by teleconference, the City will follow the procedures outlined in its Disruption Policy adopted by City Council Resolution No. 2026-015.
Please reference the “Public Comments – Instructions” listed at the end of the agenda detailing the process for providing verbal and written public comments.
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 may be taken on items not listed on the published agenda unless they qualify as an emergency item authorized by the Brown Act [Gov. Code § 54954.2(b)].
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
CLOSED SESSION
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1. 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)
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AT ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 777-490-047, 777-490-048, 777-490-049, AND A PORTION OF 776-150-030, 777-060-074, AND 777-060-079
CITY NEGOTIATOR: JON MCMILLEN, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTY: BLACKPOINT PROPERTIES
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
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 may be taken on items not listed on the published agenda unless they qualify as an emergency item authorized by the Brown Act [Gov. Code § 54954.2(b)].
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ APPRECIATION WEEK – OCTOBER 4 – 10, 2026
2. PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK – OCTOBER 4 – 10, 2026
3. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FOR OUTGOING SERGEANT PATRICK
MUSHINSKIE AND INTRODUCING SERGEANT CHISTOPHER WILLIAMS WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTE: Consent Calendar items are routine in nature and can be approved by one motion.
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1. APPROVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 9 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Page 3 of 8 OCTOBER 6, 2026
2. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 638 ON SECOND READING ADDING CHAPTER 8.91 TO TITLE 8 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING AN
EXPEDITED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
STATIONS
21 3. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT’S ANNUAL INSPECTION REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 13146.4 [RESOLUTION NO. 2026-034]
33 4. APPROPRIATE FUNDING AND APPROVE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR SAFE STREETS AND
ROADS FOR ALL PROJECT NO. 2025-21 TO DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE
SAFETY ACTION PLAN
37 5. APPROPRIATE FUNDING AND APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH T.Y. LIN
INTERNATIONAL FOR THE YMCA EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2025-10 AND CIVIC CENTER BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2026-07
53 6. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTACT SERVICES
WITH TRITON TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC FOR AUDIO AND VIDEO
SYSTEM UPGRADES AND ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT
SERVICES FOR SEVERAL MEETING ROOMS AT CITY HALL AND WELLNESS CENTER
93 7. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH SHADE
STRUCTURES, INC DBA USA SHADE & FABRIC STRUCTURES, INC
THROUGH SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING FOR FRITZ BURNS DOG PARK SHADE STRUCTURE PROJECT NO. 2026-16
101
BUSINESS SESSION
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1. APPROVE FIRST ROUND OF COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
145
2. APPROVE VETERAN NOMINATIONS FOR INCLUSION ON VETERANS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT MONUMENTS AT CIVIC CENTER CAMPUS
153
3. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO APPROVE (1) AMENDED AND RESTATED RULES
OF PROCEDURE FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND RELATED FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES; AND (2) AMENDED AND RESTATED
RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS OF CITY BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES AND RELATED FUNCTIONS AND
ACTIVITIES [RESOLUTION NOS. 2026-035 AND 2026-036]
247
STUDY SESSION – None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. CITY MANAGER
2. CITY ATTORNEY
3. CITY CLERK
4. COMMUNITY SERVICES
5. DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
6. FINANCE
7. PUBLIC SAFETY
8. PUBLIC WORKS
MAYOR’S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ITEMS
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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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 (McGarrey & Peña)
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)
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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. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES DATED MAY 12, 2026 313
24. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES DATED JUNE 9, 2026 321
25. ARTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES DATED JUNE 8, 2026
325
26. PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES DATED SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
329
ADJOURNMENT
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The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on October 20, 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, 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, which is freely accessible to members of the public, on October 2, 2026.
DATED: October 2, 2026
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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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, California 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. Individuals who require hearing-assistance equipment, auxiliary aids or services, or other reasonable accommodations to participate in the meeting must notify the City Clerk’s Office at [email protected] or (760) 777 – 7147 at least 24 hours before the meeting.
The City will make reasonable efforts to provide appropriate accommodations in accordance with applicable law.
If background material is to be presented to the City Council during a City Council meeting, please provide 15 copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., to the City Clerk for distribution, or email the materials to [email protected]. It is requested that this be done before the meeting begins.
TELECONFERENCE AND TELEPHONIC ACCESSIBILITY
(A) Members of the public may access this meeting in real-time by two-way teleconference or telephone using the Zoom Webinar audio-visual platform, and may indicate they wish to address the City Council by using the “raise hand” feature (see instructions below), in accordance with the Brown Act [Gov. Code § 54953.4].
(B) Teleconference accessibility may be used “during a proclaimed state of emergency or local emergency,” as defined [Gov. Code § 54953.8.2], in accordance with the Brown Act [Gov. Code § 54953.8].
(C) Members of the City Council may request 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.
ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/88215960899
Meeting ID: 882 1596 0899
Or join by phone: (253) 215 – 8782
CLOSED CAPTION AND TRANSLATION
Closed captions and translation in real-time are available to all teleconference attendees through the Zoom Webinar audio-visual platform. Members of the public must activate the “Show Captions” feature on their device for closed caption, then use the “Options Arrow” to choose from the available translation languages.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS – INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the public may address the City Council on any matter listed or not listed on the agenda as follows:
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS – written public comments received through the adjournment of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council, made public, and will be incorporated into the public record of the meeting, but will not be read aloud during the meeting, unless the Mayor requests a brief summary of the public comments, to the extent the City Clerk’s Office can accommodate such request.
Written public comments can be provided either:
In-person during the meeting by submitting 15 copies to the City Clerk (it is requested that be done before the meeting begins); and/or
By email to [email protected], preferably by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. The email subject line must say “Written Comments” and include: 1) full name, 2) city of residence, and 3) subject matter.
VERBAL PUBLIC COMMENTS – verbal public comments are statements made in the speakers’ own voice and may not include video or audio recordings of the speaker or others, unless permitted by the Mayor, pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 2026-015. Please limit comments to three (3) minutes (approximately 350 words). Only one person may speak at a time, and only after being recognized by the Mayor.
Verbal comments can be provided either:
In-person during the meeting by completing a “Request to Speak” form and submitting it to the City Clerk (it is requested that this be done before the meeting begins); and/or By two-way teleconference or telephone using the Zoom Webinar audio-visual platform, and addressing the City Council in real-time.
Members of the public attending via teleconference or telephone must use the “Raise Hand” feature on their electronic device (press *9 for telephone participation) when public comments are prompted by the Mayor, and will be queued in consecutive order. Members of the public must unmute themselves via the “Audio” feature on their electronic device (press *6 for telephone participation) in order to become audible to the City Council and general public and to speak on the item(s) requested when recognized and prompted to speak by the Mayor.
In accordance with City Council Resolution No. 2026-015, 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 request in writing to the City Clerk by completing a “Request to Speak” form or by emailing [email protected] and identify the name *9 *6
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of the person to whom time is being donated, 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 City Council.
Public speakers may elect to use printed presentation materials to aid their comments; 15 copies of such printed materials shall be submitted to the City Clerk to be disseminated to the City Council, made public, and incorporated into the public record of the meeting, or must be emailed to [email protected] (it is requested that the printed materials are provided before the meeting begins). There shall be no use of Chamber resources and technology to display visual or audio 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.].