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2019 01 12 CC Minutes Community Workshop Special MeetingCITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 1 of 4 JANUARY 12, 2019 SPECIAL MEETING ANNUAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOP CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING ANNUAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOP SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2019 CALL TO ORDER A special meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 9:09 a.m. by Mayor Evans. PRESENT: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, Peña, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans ABSENT: None RESIDENTS SIGNED IN: 61 CITY STAFF PRESENT: 21 Mayor Evans welcomed all participants to the sixth annual community workshop and explained the purpose of the workshop. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Evans led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. CLOSED SESSION – NONE CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA PUBLIC SPEAKER: Paul Quill, La Quinta – said he is speaking on behalf of his wife, Dori Quill, resident and Community Services Commissioner, who was not able to attend the workshop; recommended the City install a water feature for children at the Fritz Burns Pool; and spoke of community feedback Mrs. Quill has received in support of this matter. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Barry Snowbarger, La Quinta – said he moved to La Quinta about a year ago and is very impressed with the community; spoke about areas throughout the City that were not properly maintained by the property owners; and recommended the City explore opportunities to use capital improvement and reserve funds to mitigate the lack of maintenance. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Lawrence Van Pelt, La Quinta – thanked the City for putting in pickleball courts; said the game’s popularity in the community has rapidly CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 of 4 JANUARY 12, 2019 SPECIAL MEETING ANNUAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOP increased; and recommended that signage be installed at each court to facilitate its use, and additional courts be put in. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Ron Schmeck, La Quinta – thanked the City for putting in pickleball courts; said La Quinta is ahead of other Coachella Valley cities with its pickleball facilities; and recommended additional courts be put in as the game has become very popular. PUBLIC WRITTEN COMMENT: Tim (no last name listed), La Quinta – submitted written comments regarding enforcing speed limits, mitigating excess noise from speeding motorcycles and large trucks, and bright lights. PUBLIC WRITTEN COMMENT: Guy Chabot, La Quinta – submitted written comments regarding the need for improved landscaping on Fred Waring Drive near Palm Royale Country Club, and La Quinta Highlands community at Las Vistas. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – NONE STUDY SESSION 1. ANNUAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOP: “BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY” Mayor Evans introduced Consultant Henson of Henson Consulting, Inc, workshop facilitator. Workshop participants introduced themselves by stating their name, the number of years they have been affiliated with the City, and the type of affiliation as a permanent resident, seasonal resident, business owner, City staff, etc. Facilities Director Howlett announced the workshop participants’ average longevity with La Quinta was approximately 14 years. Each table group of participants was asked to complete a timeline exercise listing the City’s accomplishments and areas for improvement over the last 10 years, from 2008 to 2018. Mayor Evans spoke about La Quinta’s sacred values as identified by the community (Attachment 1):  Health & Wellness  High Quality Aesthetics  Vibrant & Safe Community  Visually Beautiful City  Cultural Diversity CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 of 4 JANUARY 12, 2019 SPECIAL MEETING ANNUAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOP Finance Director Campos presented the City’s financial status and projections (Attachment 2). City Manager Spevacek presented the status of the top five priorities set by residents at last year’s community workshop (Attachment 3), including the on- going Staff efforts to effectively manage annual police and fire service cost increases; 2017/18 Completed Projects (Attachment 4); and 2018/19 Launched Projects (Attachment 5). Community Resources Director Escobedo and Management Analyst Torres presented La Quinta’s demographics from 2008-2012 to 2013-2017 and income trends. Design and Development Director Castro presented current city, land use, and planning trends, as listed below, with trends numbered (1), (3), (4), (5), (8), and (10) identified as top picks (Attachment 6): 1. Experience Retail/Entertainment 2. Bricks & Clicks 3. Complete Streets 4. Lifestyle Residential Communities 5. Market/Food Halls 6. Affordable Mid-Market Homes 7. Ridesharing, Alternative Power (Electric), and Self-Driving Vehicles 8. Net-Zero Energy Standard/Smart Home & Living 9. Mixed Use Development 10. Smart Engagement & Connected Experience 11. Simulated Reality 12. Cannabis 13. Smart Industrial 14. Experience Art 15. Community-wide Events 16. Other – attendees recommendations Participants were teamed into 10 groups and provided with maps of La Quinta (Attachment 6) and colored stick-pins representing the top six trends. Each group was asked to: 1) rank three trends, from the list provided, as the top 2018/19 priorities for La Quinta; 2) place stick-pins on the city maps identifying where trend projects should be located in La Quinta. Each group selected a spokes-person and reported-out their comments and the following trends were ranked as most important in the order listed. 1. Experience Retail/Entertainment 2. Market/Food Halls 3. Net-Zero Energy Standard/Smart Home & Living 4. Smart Engagement & Connected Experience CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 of 4 JANUARY 12, 2019 SPECIAL MEETING ANNUAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOP 5. Complete Streets 6. Lifestyle Residential Communities Community Workshop 2019 Participants List and Recap of Activities and Results are enclosed as Attachments 8 and 9, respectively. Mayor Evans and Councilmembers thanked the participants for their time and commitment to La Quinta and noted community input and engagement are vital in building our community. MAYOR’S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ITEMS – None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Sanchez to adjourn at 12:05 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California Attachments: 1. La Quinta’s Sacred Values 2. City’s Financial Status and Projections 3. 2017/18 Top 5 Priorities Set by the Community 4. 2017/18 Completed Projects 5. 2018/19 Launched Projects 6. City, Land Use, and Planning Trends List 7. City of La Quinta Map 8. Community Workshop 2019 – Participants List 9. Community Workshop 2019 – Recap of Activities and Results SACRED TO US Health & Wellness High Quality Aesthetics Vibrant & Safe Community Visually Beautiful City Cultural Diversity ATTACHMENT 1 City of La QuintaAs of January 11, 2019ActualGrowthAdjusted Budget2019/20 to 2028/292017/18 Projections 2018/19 *2019/202020/212021/222022/232023/242024/252025/262026/272027/282028/29TOTAL1. Cash ReceiptsSales Tax - Measure G ᵃ9,967,657$ 9,345,000$ 9,438,450$ 9,532,835$ 9,628,163$ 9,724,444$ 9,821,689$ 9,919,906$ 10,019,105$ 10,119,296$ 10,220,489$ 10,322,694$ 98,747,070$ Sales Tax - Bradley Burns 8,989,328 1% 8,900,000 8,989,000 9,078,890 9,169,679 9,261,376 9,353,989 9,447,529 9,542,005 9,637,425 9,733,799 9,831,137 94,044,829 Transient Occupancy Tax 9,843,256 2% 9,820,000 10,016,400 10,216,728 10,421,063 10,629,484 10,842,073 11,058,915 11,280,093 11,505,695 11,735,809 11,970,525 109,676,785 Property Tax8,834,935 2% 9,161,000 9,344,220 9,531,104 9,721,726 9,916,161 10,114,484 10,316,774 10,523,109 10,733,572 10,948,243 11,167,208 102,316,602 Fire Service Property Tax7,052,080 2% 7,057,600 7,198,752 7,342,727 7,489,582 7,639,373 7,792,161 7,948,004 8,106,964 8,269,103 8,434,485 8,603,175 78,824,326 Fire Property Tax Reserves ᵇ- 50,000 193,152 344,853 505,502 675,513 855,321 1,045,378 1,246,153 1,458,138 1,681,846 1,917,809 9,923,665 Motor Vehicle In-Lieu3,941,348 2% 4,078,000 4,159,560 4,242,751 4,327,606 4,414,158 4,502,442 4,592,490 4,684,340 4,778,027 4,873,587 4,971,059 45,546,021 Other Revenue/Intergovernmental2,130,695 1% 1,133,200 1,144,532 1,155,977 1,167,537 1,179,212 1,191,005 1,202,915 1,214,944 1,227,093 1,239,364 1,251,758 11,974,337 Franchise Fees1,821,007 1% 1,667,000 1,683,670 1,700,507 1,717,512 1,734,687 1,752,034 1,769,554 1,787,250 1,805,122 1,823,173 1,841,405 17,614,913 Charges for Services1,279,869 1%1,018,200 1,028,382 1,038,666 1,049,052 1,059,543 1,070,138 1,080,840 1,091,648 1,102,565 1,113,590 1,124,726 10,759,151 Development Related Permits925,238 1%756,200 763,762 771,400 779,114 786,905 794,774 802,722 810,749 818,856 827,045 835,315 7,990,640 Document Transfer Tax718,472 1%550,000 555,500 561,055 566,666 572,332 578,056 583,836 589,674 595,571 601,527 607,542 5,811,759 Business Licenses/Permits469,582 1%457,700 462,277 466,900 471,569 476,284 481,047 485,858 490,716 495,624 500,580 505,586 4,836,440 Fines and Assessments375,390 1%275,500 278,255 281,038 283,848 286,686 289,553 292,449 295,373 298,327 301,310 304,323 2,911,163 SilverRock Resort Net Revenue ᶜ531,400 1,260,000 2,500,000 2,960,000 2,842,000 3,222,000 3,540,000 3,575,400 20,430,800 Carryover Funding from Prior Year7,183,315 - 2. Total Revenue$56,348,857$61,452,715 $55,255,912 $56,265,430 $57,830,018 $59,616,160 $61,938,766 $63,507,169 $64,524,123 $66,066,414 $67,574,848 $68,829,663 $621,408,5033. Cash Paid OutPolice Services Contract ᵈ15,083,365 8%17,019,000 18,380,520 19,850,962 21,439,039 23,154,162 25,006,495 27,007,014 29,167,575 31,500,981 34,021,060 36,742,745 266,270,551 Fire Service Contract ᵈ6,531,244 4%7,107,600 7,391,904 7,687,580 7,995,083 8,314,887 8,647,482 8,993,381 9,353,117 9,727,241 10,116,331 10,520,984 88,747,991 Salaries (Full-Time Employees)5,268,266 3%6,009,100 6,189,373 6,375,054 6,566,306 6,763,295 6,966,194 7,175,180 7,390,435 7,612,148 7,840,513 8,075,728 70,954,225 Maintenance & Operations ᵉ4,081,864 2%6,137,100 6,259,842 6,385,039 6,512,740 6,642,994 6,775,854 6,911,371 7,049,599 7,190,591 7,334,403 7,481,091 68,543,523 Capital Expenses ᶠ3,467,879 9,679,465 1,552,000 1,552,000 1,552,000 1,552,000 1,552,000 1,552,000 1,552,000 1,552,000 1,552,000 1,552,000 15,520,000 Capital Expenses from Measure G837,094 4,596,113 3,731,561 3,859,103 3,764,599 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 32,355,263 Other Contract Services2,973,004 2%3,788,950 3,864,729 3,942,024 4,020,864 4,101,281 4,183,307 4,266,973 4,352,313 4,439,359 4,528,146 4,618,709 42,317,704 Transfers Out ᶢ1,519,594 1,131,000 1,131,000 1,131,000 1,131,000 1,131,000 1,131,000 1,131,000 1,131,000 1,131,000 1,131,000 1,131,000 11,310,000 Employee Medical Insurance Costs1,065,177 3%1,602,000 1,650,060 1,699,562 1,750,549 1,803,065 1,857,157 1,912,872 1,970,258 2,029,366 2,090,247 2,152,954 18,916,089 Other Personnel Costs729,971 2%895,452 913,361 931,628 950,261 969,266 988,651 1,008,424 1,028,593 1,049,165 1,070,148 1,091,551 10,001,049 PERS Unfunded Pension Liabilityͪ544,449 724,348 859,277 964,300 1,091,700 1,197,200 1,259,600 1,306,000 1,332,120 1,358,762 1,385,938 1,413,656 12,168,553 PERS Normal Payroll Costs346,329 2%530,000 540,600 551,412.00 562,440 573,689 585,163 596,866 608,803 620,979 633,399 646,067 5,919,419 Salaries (Part-Time/Temporary)244,140 2%364,300 371,586 379,018 386,598 394,330 402,217 410,261 418,466 426,836 435,372 444,080 4,068,763 1996 Bond Debt Service/OPEB Trust 2,194,674 671,600 Multi-Year Project Carryovers7,183,315 4. Total Operational Expenses$52,070,365$60,256,028 $52,835,813 $55,308,681 $57,723,178 $59,597,169 $62,355,120 $65,271,343 $68,354,279 $71,638,428 $75,138,556 $78,870,564 $647,093,1315. Yearly Operating Cash Position(2 minus 4) 4,278,492 1,196,687 2,420,099 956,749 106,839 18,991 (416,353) (1,764,174) (3,830,155) (5,572,014) (7,563,708) (10,040,902) (25,684,628)11. RDA Loan RepaymentRepayment based on Last & Final ROPS 2,899,296 2,490,453 2,540,262 2,591,066 2,642,888 2,695,746 2,749,661 2,804,654 2,860,747 2,917,962 2,976,321 3,035,847 27,815,154 12. Cash Position After RDA Repayment(10 plus 11)7,177,788$ 3,687,140$ 4,960,361$ 3,547,815$ 2,749,727$ 2,714,737$ 2,333,308$ 1,040,480$ (969,408)$ (2,654,052)$ (4,587,387)$ (7,005,055)$ 2,130,526$ RDA LOANRDA loan repayments end in 2029/30. Additional revenue totals $559,839. OPERATING BUDGET NOTES:a - Measure G sales tax effective April 1, 2017 is projected to be 105% of Bradley Burns sales tax collected. b - Fire Property Tax Reserve account balance as of June 30, 2018 is $9,754,327. These funds are held in trust by the County of Riverside and restricted for fire services. c - SilverRock Resort Net Revenue includes revenue derived from sales tax, property tax, transient occupancy tax and development fees. d - Police and Fire services are provided by the County of Riverside and subject to the County's annual budget and contractual obligations. e - Maintenance and operations includes utilities and internal services charges. f - Ongoing capital expense projections include minimum capital funding required for street and sidewalk improvements to secure Measure A and Gas Tax funding (both restricted for road improvements). g - Transfers Out support the Gas Tax Fund for street improvements, the Landscape and Lighting District, and SilverRock golf course. In 2017/18 $300,000 was transfered to the Public Safety Fund and another $200,000 will be transfered in 2018/19. h - PERS unfunded pension liability projections are based on CalPERS actuarial valuations as of June 30, 2017. * Adjusted 2018/19 Budget includes carryovers for multi-year capital projects ($4,996,815) and operational carryovers ($2,186,500). The adjusted budget also includes propsed mid-year budget adjustments for revenues and expenditures.GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL PROJECTIONSOPERATING BUDGETThe Adjusted Budget for 2018/19 includes anticipated mid-year changes and multi-year capital and operating carryovers. Revenue projections are based on current economic conditions and historical trends. All assumptions include positive growth with no economic downturns. Expenditure projections are based on current operations, regulatory requirements, and previously approved and anticipated increases. Measure G reserves projected for June 30, 2019 are $6,968,857ATTACHMENT 2ATTACHMENT 2 Top 5 Priorities 17/18 1A: Police & Fire Services Increaseb b b b bReservebFund 1B: Unpaved Off Street Parking at Top of b b b bthe Cove (Tecate) 2: Washington and Lake La Quinta Drive b b bDrainage Improvements 3: North La Quinta Parkways b b (acceleratebconversion) 4: Washington and Avenue 50 Drainage b b bImprovements 5: Eisenhower Drive Drainage b b Improvements ATTACHMENT 3 Completed Projects 17/18 City Manager's Office Updated and enhanced City's brand InstalledbElectric Vehicle Charging Stationsbat the Village parking lot,bbWellness Center and City Hall Invested $300,000binbthreebhomeless prevention service providers: Coachella Valley Association of Governments, Martha's Village and Kitchen, and Coachella Valley Rescue Mission City Clerk's Office Streamlinedbthe Municipal Codeb Established centralized electronic records public access portalb ConvertedbCity's historic paper records to electronicbrecords -bavailable online through the City's public records portal Fulfilled over 600 public records requests Community Resources CompletedbthebLa Quinta Creation Station makerspace Hosted 5 new community experiences: Mission LQ - Rocket Launch, Fly Over LQ - Kite Experience, Toast to LQ, Tequila & Tacos Fiesta, and Street Food Cinema Implemented a fully digital employee recruitment/evaluation processb Completed classification and compensationbupdate Implemented Knox Box programbto facilitatebfasterbpolicebresponsebtimes to gated communities Constructed the National Fitness Court in La Quinta Park ATTACHMENT 4 Completed Projects 17/18 Facilities Completed the first phase of the Top of the Cove off-street parking A new skate park at Fritz Burns Park City entryways (Highway 111) renovation Perimeter fence at Adams Park, little library boxes in parks, desertscape in "Pork Chops" along Avenida Bermudez, and landscape conversion of four fountains inbThe Village 8 Pickleball courts and installed shade structures, benches and LED lighting on tennis and Pickleball courts Design & Development Online submittal of projects and permitsb Updated the Hub lounge to enhance customer service experience Highway 111 corridor visioning assessment and launched planning effort Fiscal Servicesb Updatedbfinancial policies including: Debt Management, Reserves, and Purchasing Established Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund for retiree healthcare Department of Finance approvedbthe Last and Final Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for RedevelopmentbAgency dissolutionb ATTACHMENT 4 Launched Projects 18/19 City Manager's Office Secured tax credit financingbtobremodel and expandbWashington Street Apartments Sold 2.9 acres of vacant land to Sunridge Properties to develop a 108 room Residence Inn by Marriott Updated The Gembto a glossy magazine style with more focusedbcommunity resources City Clerk's Officeb Implemented custom interactive maps for assessment districts and specific plans Community Resourcesb Remodeled Fire Station 70 Created temporary art program in thebVillage, along Calle Estado and Avenida La Fonda IncreasedbWellness Centerbfacility rentals and fitness memberships to gain further cost recoveryb Facilities Replaced playgrounds at Monticello and Desert Pride Parks Installedbpool heater at Fritz Burns Pool Soliciting vendorsbfor year-roundboperations at Fritz Burns Poolb ATTACHMENT 5 ATTACHMENT 6 ATTACHMENT 6 WASHINGTONMADISONADAMSS H - 1 1 1 MADISON ST54TH AVEWASHINGTON ST48TH AVE EISENHOWER DRJEFFERSON ST52ND AVE MILES AVE 58TH AVE FRED WARING DR 50TH AVE MONROE ST5OTH AVE W A S H I N G T O N S T FRED WARING DR JEFFERSON ST50TH AVE JEFFERSON STJEFFERSON STFRED WARING DR 58TH AVEWASHINGTON STWASHINGTON STEISENHOWER DR WASHINGTON ST58TH AVE S H - 1 1 1 MADISON ST54TH AVEWASHINGTON ST48TH AVE EISENHOWER DRJEFFERSON ST52ND AVE MILES AVE 58TH AVE FRED WARING DR 50TH AVE50TH AVE EISENHOW E R D R 58TH AVE ¯Highway 111 Corridor Village Southeast Residential SilverRock Art Museum Condos Residence Inn CV LINK Legend City Limits Vacant Commercial Opportunities Village Silverrock Highway 111 Corridor CV Link Southeast Residential ATTACHMENT 7 CITY OF LA QUINTA LIST OF 88 ATTENDEES TAKEN FROM SIGN-IN SHEETS CITY COUNCIL SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOP JANUARY 12, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/RESIDENTS (5): RESIDENTS – Continued: Mayor Linda Evans Craig Thompson Mayor Pro Tem Steve Sanchez Marie Thompson Councilmember Fitzpatrick Jerry Prisbrey Councilmember Radi Robbi Simons Councilmember Peña Jerome Soba Barry Showbarger CITY STAFF (21): VJ Sleight Frank J. Spevacek Dale Tyerman Teresa Thompson Nancy Ervin Gil Villalpando Linda Hagood Marcie Graham Nancy Salvatierra Karla Campos Edward Armendarez Monika Radeva Bill Aitken Nichole Romane Becky Barabe Tania Flores Sally Shelton Steve Howlett Jose Maciel Danny Castro Brian Devlin Bryan McKinney Tim (no last name listed) Tommi Sanchez Sharon Rumsey Julie Mignogna Joan Sanka Cheri Flores Lisa Sanders Carlos Flores Aileen Buckley Chris Escobedo Guy Chabot Christina Calderon Patsy Chabot Angela Scott Gavin Schutz Jaime Torres Amy Larsen Lisa Chaudhry Tanya Rose Hekkal Consultant Cynthia Henson Arlene Martin Lawrence Van Pelt RESIDENTS (48): Linda Van Pelt Deanna Carstens Judith D. Bennett Dan Hylton Ron Schmeck Brian Hanrahan Mark Rogers Frank Corona Val Smith Lourdes Corona Jeff Smith Kathy Kronemeyer Michael McGarrey Charlotte Radi Steve Cherry Max Radi Dave Gisling Richard Grund Victory Grund ATTACHMENT 8 COMMISSIONERS / RESIDENTS (13): Kevin McCune Planning Commission Paul Quill Planning Commission Loretta Currie Planning Commission Veronica Mejia Housing Commission Michelle McDonough Housing Commission Gia Casto Housing Commission Javier Lopez Financial Advisory Commission Steven Rosen Financial Advisory Commission Corry Hunter Financial Advisory Commission George Batavick Financial Advisory Commission Richard (Dick) Mills Financial Advisory Commission Sharrell Blakeley Community Services Commission Douglas Hassett Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Board NON-RESIDENTS (1): Sherry Barkas, Desert Sun Reporter ATTACHMENT 8 2019 Community Workshop 1.12.19 Wellness Center ATTACHMENT 9 B u i l d i n g O u r C o m m u n i t y D a t e : S a t u r d a y , J a n u a r y 1 2 , 2 0 1 9 T i m e : 9 a .m . - 1 2 p .m . 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T r e n d s a n d A r e a s o f O p p o r t u n i t y i n L a Q u i n t a 1 . E x p e r i e n c e R e t a i l /E n t e r t a i n m e n t 2 . B r i c k s & C l i c k s 3 . C o m p l e t e S t r e e t s 4 . L i f e s t y l e R e s i d e n t i a l C o m m u n i t i e s 5 . M a r k e t /F o o d H a l l s 6 . A f f o r d a b l e M i d -M a r k e t H o m e s 7 . R i d e s h a r i n g , A l t e r n a t i v e P o w e r (E l e c t r i c ), a n d S e l f -D r i v i n g      V e h i c l e s 8 . N e t -Z e r o E n e r g y S t a n d a r d /S m a r t H o m e & L i v i n g 9 . M i x e d U s e D e v e l o p m e n t 1 0 . S m a r t E n g a g e m e n t & C o n n e c t e d E x p e r i e n c e 1 1 . S i m u l a t e d R e a l i t y 1 2 . C a n n a b i s 1 3 . S m a r t I n d u s t r i a l 1 4 . E x p e r i e n c e A r t 1 5 . C o m m u n i t y -w i d e E v e n t s 1 6 . O t h e r - A t t e n d e e R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s V o t e d - T o p 6 T r e n d s f o r L a Q u i n t a   P a r t i c i p a n t s w e r e t e a m e d i n t o 1 0 g r o u p s a n d a s k e d t o r a n k t h e t o p t r e n d s a n d i d e n t i f y L a Q u i n t a 's p r i o r i t i e s   1 . E x p e r i e n c e R e t a i l /E n t e r t a i n m e n t 2 . M a r k e t /F o o d H a l l s 3 . N e t -Z e r o E n e r g y S t a n d a r d /S m a r t H o m e & L i v i n g 4 . S m a r t E n g a g e m e n t & C o n n e c t e d E x p e r i e n c e   5 . C o m p l e t e S t r e e t s 6 . L i f e s t y l e R e s i d e n t i a l C o m m u n i t i e s