POWER POINTS
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
OCTOBER 6, 2026
October 6, 2026
1 City Council Meeting
October 6, 2026
City Council Meeting
October 6, 2026
PUBLIC COMMENT – MATTERS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
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2 Public Comment
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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
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3 City Council Meeting
October 6, 2026
CLOSED SESSION IN PROGRESS
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5 City Council Meeting
October 6, 2026
PUBLIC COMMENT – MATTERS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
9 10
October 6, 2026
6 Public Comment
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In Progress
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Por Teleconferencia
En Curso
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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
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to 3 minutes
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Commentarios
a 3 minutos
*9 = Raise Hand / Levantar la Mano
*6 = Unmute / Activar su Micrófono
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7 City Council Meeting
October 6, 2026
P1 – Proclamation in Recognition of Code
Enforcement Officers’ Appreciation Week
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October 6, 2026
8 City Council Meeting
October 6, 2026
P2 – Proclamation in Recognition of National Fire
Prevention Week
City Council Meeting
October 6, 2026
P3 – Certificate of Appreciation for Outgoing Riverside County Sheriff’s Sergeant Mushinskie and
Introduction of Incoming Sergeant Williams
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October 6, 2026
9 City Council Meeting
October 6, 2026
B1 – Approve 1st Round Community Services
Grants 2026-27
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10 Community Services Grants
• Grants are awarded to non-profit organizations that
serve La Quinta residents and the Coachella Valley
• Budget is $100,000 per fiscal year
– Deadline for 1st round was September 4th
• 12 applications were submitted
• Ad-Hoc recommends funding 11 organizations for
$36,000
• $64,000 would remain for next two rounds of grants
Committee
Recommendation
Applicant Requested
In-kind for rental of
SilverRock Park
(Value = $5,000)
In-kind for rental of
SilverRock Park
(Value = $5,000)
About Families
Angel View $5,000 $5,000
Bianca Rae Foundation* $5,000 $500
California Scottish Rite $5,000 $5,000
Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council* $5,000 $500
Habitat for Humanity of the Coachella Valley $5,000 $5,000 La Quinta High School Boys Basketball $5,000 $5,000
*Starter Grant
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11 Committee
Recommendation
Applicant Requested
La Quinta High School Girls Golf $5,000 $5,000
La Quinta High School Girls Volleyball* $500 $500
$5,000 $5,000 La Quinta Historical Society
Mama’s House Ministries $5,000 $0
McCallum Theatre – Friends of the Cultural $4,500 $4,500 Center Inc.
$36,000
($41,000 with
in-kind value)
Grand Total $55,000
*Starter Grant
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12 City Council Meeting
October 6, 2026
B2 – Approve Veteran Nominations for Inclusion
on Veterans Acknowledgement Monuments
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Location: City Hall Courtyard
Time: 9:00 AM • Honor nominees
• Acknowledge past nominees • Fly over, Musical performances, Remarks • Engrave name, rank, and dates of service on the
Veterans Acknowledgment Monuments
Veterans Recognition Ceremony
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13 Requirements • Current or former La Quinta Resident • Honorable discharge from service • Proof of military service (DD214)
Honoring Those Who Served • There are 356 names engraved on the Veterans Acknowledgement Monuments • There were 24 applications submitted
– 3 Air Force
– 10 Army
– 3 Marine Corps
– 8 Navy
• Nominations were submitted in person, by email and via City website • Nominees were vetted by City staff • Submitted for Council approval 25 26
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14 2026 Nominees
Middle First Name Branch Rank Years of Service
Name
Last Name
Abrahamsen J. Philip U.S. Air Force A1C 1962-1966
Carter H. Marcus U.S. Air Force A2C 1958-1962
Chaffee E. Thomas U.S. Air Force SGT 1980-1985
Burik S. Barbara U.S. Army SP5 1973-1978
Johnson W. Aaron U.S. Army SPC 1987-1990
Kirkland L. Richard U.S. Army SP4 1970-1972
Nelson M. Virginia U.S. Army SP4 1976-1978
Pacelli J. Emil U.S. Army PFT(T) 1954-1956
Salas M. Juan U.S. Army SGT 1967-1970
Sheafe W. John U.S. Army SFC 1946-1966
Sheafe A. Walter U.S. Army CAPTAIN 1960-1964
Spinelli J. Richard U.S. Army LT 1964-1966
2026 Nominees
Middle First Name Branch Rank Years of Service
Name
Last Name
White T. Ronald U.S. Army SGT 1969-1971
Hanes V. David U.S. Marine Corps PVT 1961-1961
Maddox D. James U.S. Marine Corps LCP1 1969-1971
Sites E. Robert U.S. Marine Corps SGTMAJ 1985-2015
Aquino C. Kyle U.S. Navy LT 2008-2016
Becker W. Thomas U.S. Navy EMFN 1963-1967
Bonilla G. Richard U.S. Navy AGC 1940-1960
Braunton E. Donald U.S. Navy HM3 1961-1963
Brower F. James U.S. Navy ET1(SS) 1962-1969
Fuson M. Paul U.S. Navy BUCN 1967-1971
Roelands L. Brian U.S. Navy CPO 1973-1966
Stone P. Matthew U.S. Navy LT 1986-1992
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15 City Council Meeting
October 6, 2026
B3 – Approve Amended & Restated Rules of Procedure
for Public Meetings of the (1) City Council; and (2) City Boards, Commissions and Committees
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