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2024 03 12 PC�J 1 &6/ W GEM aflhr DESEW1' — Planning Commission agendas and staff reports are now available on the City's web page: www.laguintaca.gov PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024, AT 5:00 P.M. ****************************** Members of the public may listen to this meeting by tuning -in live via http://laguinta.12milesout.com/video/live. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Commissioners: Caldwell, Guerrero, Hassett, Hernandez, McCune, Tyerman, and Chairperson Nieto PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA At this time, members of the public may address the Commission on any matter not listed on the agenda pursuant to the "Public Comments — Instructions" listed at the end of the agenda. The Commission values your comments; however, in accordance with State law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless it is an emergency item authorized by the Brown Act [Government Code § 54954.2(b)]. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — None CONSENT CALENDAR NOTE: Consent Calendar items are routine in nature and can be approved by one motion. PAGE 1. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES DATED JANUARY 23, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Page 1 of 4 MARCH 12, 2024 BUSINESS SESSION PAGE 1. REVIEW GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023 AND RECOMMEND THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL TO THE STATE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STUDY SESSION — None PUBLIC HEARINGS — None COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission will be held on March 26, 2024, commencing at 5:00 p.m. at the La Quinta City Hall Council Chamber, 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Tania Flores, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the Commission meeting of March 12, 2024, was posted on the City's website, near the entrance to the Council Chamber at 78495 Calle Tampico and the bulletin board at 51321 Avenida Bermudas, on March 7, 2024. DATED: March 7, 2024 Tania Flores, Commission Secretary City of La Quinta, California 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 https://www.laguintaca.gov/business/boards-and- commissions/planning-commission, in accordance with the Brown Act [Government Code § 54957.5; AB 2647 (Stats. 2022, Ch. 971)]. • The La Quinta City Council Chamber is handicapped accessible. If special equipment is needed for the hearing impaired, please contact Commission Secretary at (760) 777-7023, 24 -hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations will be made. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Page 2 of 4 MARCH 12, 2024 • If background material is to be presented to the Commission during a Commission meeting, please be advised that 15 copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be supplied to the Commission Secretary for distribution. It is requested that this takes place prior to the beginning of the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS — INSTRUCTIONS Members of the public may address the Commission on any matter listed or not listed on the agenda as follows: WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS can be provided either in-person during the meeting by submitting 15 copies to the Commission Secretary, it is requested that this takes place prior to the beginning of the meeting; or can be emailed in advance to TFlores LaQuintaCA.gov, no later than 12:00 p.m., on the day of the meeting. Written public comments will be distributed to the Commission, made public, and will be incorporated into the public record of the meeting, but will not be read during the meeting unless, upon the request of the Chair, a brief summary of public comments is asked to be reported. If written public comments are emailed, the email subject line must clearly state "Written Comments" and should include: 1) full name, 2) city of residence, and 3) subject matter. VERBAL PUBLIC COMMENTS can be provided in-person during the meeting by completing a "Request to Speak" form and submitting it to the Commission Secretary; it is requested that this takes place prior to the beginning of the meeting. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes (or approximately 350 words). Members of the public shall be called upon to speak by the Chair. In accordance with City Council Resolution No. 2022-028, 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 in writing to the Commission Secretary by completing a "Request to Speak" form noting the name of the person to whom time is being donated to, and 2) be present at the time the speaker provides verbal comments. Verbal public comments are defined as comments provided in the speakers' own voice and may not include video or sound recordings of the speaker or of other individuals or entities, unless permitted by the Chair. Public speakers may elect to use printed presentation materials to aid their comments; 15 copies of such printed materials shall be provided to the Commission Secretary to be disseminated to the Commission, made public, and incorporated into the public record of the meeting; it is requested that the printed materials are provided prior to the beginning of the meeting. There shall be no use of Chamber resources and technology to display visual or audible presentations during public comments, unless permitted by the Chair. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Page 3 of 4 MARCH 12, 2024 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 Web site 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 [Government Code § 7920.000 et seq.]. TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY — INSTRUCTIONS Teleconference accessibility may be triggered in accordance with AB 2449 (Stats. 2022, Ch. 285), codified in the Brown Act [Government Code § 549531, if a member of the Commission requests to attend and participate in this meeting remotely due to `just cause" or "emergency circumstances, " as defined, and only if the request is approved. In such instances, remote public accessibility and participation will be facilitated via Zoom Webinar as detailed at the end of this Agenda. *** TELECONFERENCE PROCEDURES — PURSUANT TO AB 2449*** APPLICABLE ONLY WHEN TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY IS IN EFFECT Verbal public comments via Teleconference — members of the public may attend and participate in this meeting by teleconference via Zoom and use the "raise your hand" feature when public comments are prompted by the Chair; the City will facilitate the ability for a member of the public to be audible to the Commission and general public and allow him/her/they to speak on the item(s) requested. Please note — members of the public must unmute themselves when prompted upon being recognized by the Chair, in order to become audible to the Commission and the public. Only one person at a time may speak by teleconference and only after being recognized by the Chair. ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/i/82853067939 Meeting ID: 828 5306 7939 Or join by phone: (253) 215 —8782 Written public comments — can be provided in person during the meeting or emailed to TFlores .LaQuintaCA.gov any time prior to the adjournment of the meeting, and will be distributed to the Commission, made public, incorporated into the public record of the meeting, and will not be read during the meeting unless, upon the request of the Chair, a brief summary of any public comment is asked to be read, to the extent the Committee can accommodate such request. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Page 4 of 4 MARCH 12, 2024 CALL TO ORDER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024 A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission (Commission) was called to order at 5:02 p.m. by Chairperson Nieto. PRESENT: Commissioners Caldwell, Guerrero, Hassett, Hernandez, McCune, Tyerman, and Chairperson Nieto ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Design and Development Director Danny Castro, Public Works Director Bryan McKinney, Planning Manager Cheri Flores, Consulting Planner Nicole Criste, City Attorney Bill Ihrke, and Commission Secretary Tania Flores PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner McCune led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA — None. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Hassett/Guerrero to confirm the agenda as published. Motion passed unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — None. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 12, 2023 MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Chairperson Nieto/Commissioner Caldwell to approve the Consent Calendar as published. Motion passed: ayes — 6, noes — 0, absent — 0, abstain — 1 (Hernandez — due to absence at the December 12, 2023, meeting). BUSINESS SESSION — None. STUDY SESSION — None. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 1 of 6 JANUARY 23, 2024 5 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONSIDER RESOLUTIONS RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL CERTIFY AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR ALTERNATIVE 2 (EA2019-0010) AND APPROVE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2023-1000, ZONE CHANGE 2023- 1000, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 2023-0003, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2023- 0005, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2023-1000 FOR THE CLUB AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT CONSISTING OF 750 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, A GOLF COURSE, AND 60,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL COMMERCIAL SPACE; CEQA: THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT ALTERNATIVE 2 OF THE PREVIOUSLY PREPARED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, EA2019-0010, APPLIES TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT; LOCATION: SOUT OF AVENUE 58, EAST AND WEST OF MADISON STREET AND NORTH OF AVENUE 60 DECLARATIONS REGARDING COMMISSION PUBLIC CONTACT — Commissioner Tyerman said that he had viewed a Zoom meeting recording between the Developer and residents, spoken with residents but stated no opinions, spoken with Oswit Land Trust representative, and has visited the site; Chairperson Nieto said that he has visited the site; Commissioner McCune said that he has visited the site; Commissioner Hernandez said he attended a presentation of the project. Planning Consultant Planner Criste presented the staff report which is on file in the Design and Development Department. Staff answered questions regarding Short -Term Vacation Rentals (STVR) being a permitted use for this project and the nearby Andalusia residential development pursuant to the existing Specific Plan; the STVR ordinance as it relates to Development Agreements and "exempt areas"; mitigation fees and thresholds offset by Transient Occupancy Taxes; phasing and construction of the perimeter wall and landscaping; Bighorn Sheep barrier construction as directed and designed by California Department of Fish and Wildlife; Avenue 60 and other roadway phasing and construction timelines; development access points; lines -of -site from outside the development and building height limits within the project; proposed traffic pattern and signal changes; recreational lake and any ability for this amenity to be converted to a "wave basin;" possible light spillage on Coral Mountain; hiking trail access to known petroglyphs, access points to the development, and any current agreements with Desert Recreation District for a potential park at the base of Coral Mountain; requirements for electrical buildout to provide power to the project; the EIR identifying this project as residential development and not commercial or resort development as it relates to vehicles miles traveled and occupancy; public comment received from the Carpenter's Union and the Bighorn Institute; specific changes from the originally proposed project; approval process for future Site Development Permits; and the Development Agreement provisions and the possibility of approving the project without the agreement. CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 5:50 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 2 of 6 JANUARY 23, 2024 M PUBLIC SPEAKER: John Gamlin, Applicant and President of CM Wave Development, introduced himself, Simon Garrett, Principal of the Meriweather Corporation, and Jim Vaughn, CEQA counsel for the project, and provided a brief presentation of the project; answered questions regarding the golf course water supply assessment, current water and turf restrictions, and water conservation efforts in the design and landscaping for the project; prospective uses for Lots A and J identified on the Concept Master Plan of the applicant's presentation as well as Active Sports and Primary Club areas; Coachella Valley Water District easement landscaping and uses; possible golf course maintenance locations and access points; prospective commercial developments for the commercial parcel and reasons for decreasing the size; hiking trail use, curation of cultural resources in the area, and parking at the trail head; residential unit sites in relation to golf course; possibility to limiting STVR permits allowed or designating a tourist commercial zone within the project; STVR program implementation and management within this community; economic vitality and activity levels brought by STVRs; cluster home definition; restriction of gasoline powered vehicles on the recreational lake; private use of the clubhouse and recreational amenities; phasing of the Bighorn Sheep fencing construction; and perimeter improvement phasing. Commission Secretary Flores said 4 written comments were received from residents and interested parties, 3 in opposition and 1 in support of the project, which were distributed to the Commission prior to the meeting, and would be incorporated into the agenda packet and public record for this meeting. The citizens' names who submitted written comments are listed below in alphabetical order: • Penny Boehm, La Quinta - support • Jarek Dallos, Executive Assistant for Oswit Land Trust - opposed • James DeForge, Executive Director/Research Biologist for Bighorn Institute - opposed • Robert Lasser, La Quinta - opposed • B. Brown Martinez, Paralegal for Mitchell Tsai Law - opposed PUBLIC SPEAKER: Kelly Lewis, La Quinta — submitted a request to speak form but was not present when called upon by the Chair to provide public comment; she submitted written comment that would be incorporated into the agenda packet and public record for this meeting. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Guillermo Raul Casillas, La Quinta — opposed to the project due to considering the land to be sacred land of the Cahuilla Indians and increased resident and maintenance worker traffic near his home; questioned the ownership of the final road and fire hydrant locations; expressed the desire for domestic water to be piped onto his property. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Sheila Warren, La Quinta — proposed changes to the Development Agreement to include items pertaining to restricting any wave machinery on the recreation lake, gasoline powered watercraft on the recreation lake, golf course lighting, special events and staging of events, and parking along Madison Street or Avenues 58 and 60. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 3 of 6 JANUARY 23, 2024 7 PUBLIC SPEAKER: Salvador Amezquita, representing the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters — requested that a Condition of Approval requiring the developer to use contractors that hire locally, pay prevailing wage, and utilize apprentices from state certified apprentice programs be added. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Judy Hovjacky, La Quinta — read a document from La Quinta resident Bob Lasser opposing the project due to STVRs being a permitted use, lack of specificity of the types of recreations to be permitted at the recreation lake; allowance of modular buildings, staging facilities, and overflow parking for multi -day events; lighting and noise pollution; and changes to the traffic patterns. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Issac Frias, member of the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters and the Low Desert Committee — requested a Condition of Approval be added requiring the developer to hire locally. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Lynn Marafino, La Quinta (received donated time from Rick Pointer) — opposed to the project due to inconsistency with the current General Plan, incompatible zoning, and STVR allowance being inconsistent with surrounding communities. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Alena Callimanis, La Quinta (received donated time from Derek Wong) — opposed to the project due to STVRs; increased Vehicle Miles Traveled, idling busses for transportation, and prospective large events at a potential wave park in a nearby city. CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:00 P.M. CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING RE -OPEN AT 7:00 P.M. Mr. Gamlin provided additional information based on public comments in regard to prospective special events and the intention of employing local labor for construction. CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:02 P.M. CHAIRPERSON NIETO CALLED FOR A BRIEF RECESS AT 7:02 P.M. CHAIRPERSON NIETO RECONVENED THE COMMISSION MEETING AT 7:09 P.M. WITH ALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT. Commission discussion followed including a consensus of appreciation for the project in general, accommodations for commercial retail sites as well as for conservation of the Coral Mountain and park areas, and for the high quality architecture and landscape treatments proposed; expressed concerns with the quantity and lack of limitations on STVR permits allowed despite the previous entitlements and incompatibility of this use with surrounding communities, financial incentivization for allowing STVRs throughout the development with no limitations, alternative secondary access to the development, and PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 4 of 6 JANUARY 23, 2024 1.1 lack of public access; adding a recommendation to Council to strongly consider a cap of quantity or saturation of STVR permits allowed within the development. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Hassett/Caldwell to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2023-003 to recommend City Council certify the Coral Mountain Resort Environmental Impact Report (SCH #20211020310) for Alternative No. 2 (EA2019-0010) and direct Staff to prepare Findings and a Statement of Overriding Considerations, as recommended: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL CERTIFY AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR ALTERNATIVE NO. 2 (EA2019- 0010) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 750 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, A GOLF COURSE, AND 60,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL COMMERCIAL SPACE, FOR THE CLUB AT CORAL MOUNTAIN, ON 387 ACRES LOCATED SOUTH OF AVENUE 58, NORTH OF AVENUE 60, AND EAST AND WEST OF MADISON STREET CASE NUMBER: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2019-0010 APPLICANT: CM WAVE DEVELOPMENT, LLC Motion passed unanimously. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Chairperson Nieto/Commissioner Hassett to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2023-004 to recommend City Council approve General Plan Amendment 2023-1000, Zone Change 2023-1000, Specific Plan Amendment 2023-0003, Tentative Tract Map 2023-0005, and Development Agreement 2023-1000 subject to the Findings and Conditions of Approval, as amended to include a strong recommendation to Council to consider options for capping Short - Term Vacation Rental permitting in their deliberations: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONE CHANGE, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF 750 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, A GOLF COURSE, AND 60,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL COMMERCIAL SPACE, FOR THE CLUB AT CORAL MOUNTAIN, ON 387 ACRES LOCATED SOUTH OF AVENUE 58, NORTH OF AVENUE 60, AND EAST AND WEST OF MADISON STREET CASE NUMBER: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2023-1000; ZONE CHANGE 2023-1000; SPECIFIC PLAN 2023-0003 (SP2003-037, AMENDMENT NO. 5); TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2023-0005; DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2023-1000 APPLICANT: CM WAVE DEVELOPMENT, LLC Motion passed unanimously. COMMISSIONER ITEMS Commissioner Tyerman expressed personal and resident concern over the continued delay in the development of the SilverRock/Talus project. Commissioner McCune PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 5 of 6 JANUARY 23, 2024 p expressed appreciation for the recent American Express Golf Tournament and the positive exposure the event brought to La Quinta. Commissioner Caldwell expressed appreciation to Director Castro and staff for continually improving communications and traffic and safety measures at the American Express Golf Tournament each year. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Chairperson Nieto/Commissioner Guerrero to adjourn this meeting at 7:37 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, TANIA FLORES, Commission Secretary City of La Quinta, California PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 6 of 6 JANUARY 23, 2024 10 BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 1 City of La Quinta PLANNING COMMISSION MEFTIP March 12, 2024 STAFF REPORT AGENDA TITLE: REVIEW GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023 AND RECOMMEND THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL TO THE STATE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDATION • Review and comment on the General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports. • Recommend that the City Council authorize submittal of the General Plan and the Housing Element Annual Progress Reports to the State Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • State Law requires incorporated communities to adopt a General Plan that regulates the land development within the City's boundaries and sphere of influence. • The 2035 La Quinta General Plan (General Plan) was adopted by City Council on February 19, 2013. The Housing Element was updated in 2022 for the 6th Housing Cycle (2022-2029) • A General Plan Annual Progress Report (General Plan APR) and Housing Element Annual Progress Report (Housing APR) have been prepared in compliance with State regulations. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS General Plan APR California Government Code Section 65300 requires the City to prepare and adopt a comprehensive, long-term General Plan. The General Plan addresses lands within the City's boundaries and its sphere of influence (Attachment 1). Staff has presented General Plan progress reports to the Planning Commission (PC) every year since 2017. The General Plan APR was prepared according to the guidelines established by OPR and provides General Plan implementation status since adopted on February 19, 2013. The General Plan APR reviews all goals, policies, and programs for the mandated elements: Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Conservation, Open Space, Safety, and Noise. 11 Additionally, the General Plan APR reviews all optional elements such as the Livable Community, Economic Development, Parks, Recreation, and Trails, Air Quality, Biological Resource and Cultural Resource elements. All goals/policies are listed with their current status. Updates to implementation efforts are highlighted in yellow in the General Plan APR (Attachment 2). General Plan implementation occurs regularly by all City Departments through the development and implementation of City programs, and PC and Council review of development projects for consistency with the General Plan. Implementation of General Plan goals, policies, and programs may require new initiatives that extend beyond the development review process. Housing APR Preparing and submitting the Housing APR to HCD and OPR is required by all cities pursuant to SB 35 and AB 879, enacted in 2017. Codified as Government Code 65400, this legislation requires cities to prepare a Housing APR that outlines annual building activity, housing development applications received, and progress towards achieving a city's Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) (Attachment 3). The allocations for the 2022-2029 cycle are as follows: Moderate Above Moderate 269 1,530 27% 18% 19% 36% 100% *Extremely Low = 210. Half of the very low-income units are required to be for extremely low-income households. The current report shows the City has exceeded its above moderate -income allocation goal for the 2022-2029 housing cycle. The City has recently acquired properties along the Highway 111 Corridor in order to provide for its lower income allocations. A Housing Element amendment was approved in November 2023 which added three new sites for very low- and low-income housing (Attachment 4). The amendment was approved by HCD in February 2024. Additionally, the La Quinta Village Apartments project that was approved in November 2023, provides for 74 moderate income housing units. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The General Plan APR and Housing APR are not subject to CEQA as the reports are not considered a project as defined in Section 15378(b)(2) of the Public Resources Code. Prepared by: Cheri Flores, Planning Manager Approved by: Danny Castro, Design and Development Director Attachments: 1. La Quinta General Plan Map 2. General Plan Annual Progress Report 3. Housing Element Annual Progress Report Summary 4. 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GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT oca oa�&a GEM of the DESERT — Table of Contents Section Table of Contents List of Abbreviations Page Number i ii General Plan Elements Land Use 1 Circulation 6 Livable Community 12 Economic Development 15 Housing 19 Parks Recreation and Trails 25 Air Quality 27 Energy and Mineral Resources 29 Biological Resources 30 Cultural Resources 31 Water Resources 33 Open Space and Conservation 34 Noise 36 Soils and Geology 37 Flooding and Hydrology 38 Hazardous Materials 40 Fire Hazards 41 Climate Change 42 Emergency Services 43 Water Sewer, & Utilities 45 Public Facilities 47 15 List of Abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning ALRB Architecture and Landscape Review Board GP General Plan SOI Sphere of Influence PUD Planned Unit Development SP Specific Plan CVWD Coachella Valley Water District IID Imperial Irrigation District CVMSHCP Coachella Valley Multi Species Habitat Conservation Plan CIP Capital Improvement Plan STVR Short Term Vacation Rental ALUC Airport Land Use Commission ATP Active Transportation Plan PAT Process Action Team PMP Pavement Management Plan CVAG Coachella Valley Association of Governments LOS Level of Services L MC La Quinta Municipal Code TSM Transportation Systems Management JPA Joint Powers Authority CEQA California Environmental Quality Act TMO Transportation Management Organization GHG Greenhouse Gas BRT Bus Rapid Transit NEV Neighborhood Electric Vehicles GPS Global Positioning System GIS Geographic Information Systems EIR Environmental Impact Report RHNA Regional Housing Needs Assessment AHO Affordable Housing Overlay LIHTC Transition Low Income Housing Tax Credit HUD Housing and Urban Development HCD California Department of Housing and Community Development EDA Riverside County Economic Development Agency MVK Martha's Village and Kitchen CVRM Coachella Valley Rescue Mission LIHEAP Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program HERO Home Energy Renovation Opportunity DRD Desert Recreation District SCA MD South Coast Air Quality Management District TAC Toxic Air Contaminant LED Light Emitting Diode CNG Compressed Natural Gas MBTA Migratory Bird Treaty Act 16 FY Fiscal Year SB California Senate Bill AB California Assembly Bill NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System dbA A -weighted Sound Level CNEL Community Noise Equivalent Level CM City Manager EOP Emergency Operations Plan EOC Emergency Operations Center FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency CERT Community Emergency Response Team DIF Development Impact Fees ISO Insurance Services Office CaIOES California Office of Emergency Services TOT Transient Occupancy Tax 17 18 LAND USE tolicy/Programs Description Loal LU -1 Land use compatibility throughout the City. 01 Policy LU -1.1 The Land Use Map shall implement the goals and policies of the Land Use Element and the other Elements Complete and Ongoing. The Land Use Map is updated on a periodic basis to be sure the of the General Plan. land use patterns in the City reflect the goals and policies of the General Plan. Program LU -1.1a Maintain consistency between the Land Use Map and Zoning Map, consistent with the Zoning Designations Complete and Ongoing. Zone Change and General Plan Amendment Proposals are Consistency Matrix. reviewed for consistency. Updated Overall Zoning Map in 2022. The Zoning Ordinance will include design standards in all zoning districts that assure high quality Complete and Ongoing. Design guidelines are in effect for the Highway 111 area. Program LU -1.1 b development. Specific Plans include separate design guidance approved by the Planning Commission and City Council. Citywide single-family residential design guidelines have been adopted. PolicyLU-1.2 All land use decisions shall be consistent with all applicable General Plan policies and programs and shall Ongoing. Required b law and findingsduring project approval. g g' q y g p ro pp uphold the rights and needs of property owners as well as those of the general public. Ongoing. The General Plan was last updated in 2013 and the Sphere of Influence was Policy LU -1.3 The City Council shall review the City's Sphere of Influence every five years considered then. The City is currently engaging in a study of the Sphere of Influence area to determine the feasibility of annexation. No annexation affecting lands in the southern Sphere of Influence (also known as Vista Santa Rosa) shall No annexations in this area have been proposed since adoption of the General Plan Policy LU -1.4 occur until a Master Plan for this area has been adopted, unless the annexation is required for municipal Update. purposes. Program LU -1.4a The Master Plan for Vista Santa Rosa will include an active and aggressive community participation program No master plan has been initiated due to limited interest by development community for to ensure that community character is reflected in the Plan. annexation. Program LU -1.4b The Master Plan for Vista Santa Rosa can be initiated by the City or by property owners or developers who No master plan has been initiated. are willing to fund the project. All annexation applications by land owners shall include fiscal analysis that fully addresses the fiscal impact Ongoing. No annexations have been proposed in the City since adoption of the General of the proposed annexation. Subsequently, all annexation applications shall also include a Development Plan Update. This policy will be applied to annexation requests. Applicants will be required Policy LU -1.5 Agreement application or mechanism other that demonstrates how the annexation will be revenue neutral or to submit fiscal analysis and enter into development agreements when annexing revenue positive for the City. properties. The City is currently engaging in a study of the Sphere of Influence area to determine the feasibility of annexation. Goal LU -2 High quality design that complements the City. Complete and Ongoing, Planned Unit Development (PUD) standards have been codified Policy LU -2.1 Changes and variations from the Zoning Ordinance in a Specific Plan will be offset by high quality design, to further encourage mixed land use development. Encourage applicants to incorporate amenities and mix of land uses. innovative, high quality design, amenities and mixed land uses in Specific Plans and Amendments. 18 19 Specific Plans shall be required for projects proposing the integration of recreation, tourist commercial and Ongoing. Specific Plans are available for new development, As an alternative, the PUD Policy LU -2.2 residential uses; and for all projects proposing flexible development standards that differ from the Zoning ordinance has been adopted to allow flexible development standards. Ordinance. Program LU -2.2a Maintain detailed requirements for the preparation of Specific Plans in the Zoning Ordinance Complete. The Zoning ordinance has Specific Plan requirements. Case are reviewed to make sure they are in compliance with Specific Plan requirements in the zoning ordinance. Program LU -2.2b The Planning Director will determine substantial conformance in approved Specific Plans Ongoing. Planning staff reviews cases to determine which are substantially conforming. Design and Development Director has final approval. The Planning Director has the authority to waive the need for a Specific Plan Amendment under the following circumstances: When changes to the land use allocation are less than 5%; When the off-site circulation Ongoing and case-by-case. Planning staff reviews cases to determine which need Program LU -2.2c pattern and turning movements will not be altered by the proposed change; When the change is considered Specific Plan Amendments. Design and Development Director has final approval. Cases minor in nature and does not conflict with the purpose and intent of the Specific Plan; or When no new land are reviewed during pre -application reviews to determine if specific plans are necessary. use is proposed. Ongoing. Standards are built into the Zoning ordinance to allow for the lighting ordinance Policy LU -2.3 The City's outdoor lighting ordinance will be maintained. to be maintained. Applicants prepare photometric study to prove compliance as required by application submittal requirements. Policy LU -2.4 Planning for all major community facilities shall carefully consider the potential impacts to adjacent Ongoing. Review of impacts required under CEQA unless exempt. development, particularly residential development. Maintain standards for municipal facilities, utility substations, schools and similar public facilities in the Complete. Section 13.24.110 of the Municipal Code discusses requirements for utilities, Program LU -2.4a Zoning Ordinance. also Chapter 9.90 of the Municipal Code has standards for development of major community facilities. Complete. Section 13.24.110 of the Municipal Code discusses requirements for utilities, Policy LU -2.5 Public and utility projects shall be subject to the same standards as the development community. also Chapter 9.90 of the Municipal Code has standards for development of major community facilities. Complete and Ongoing. Chapter 3.34 of the Municipal Code includes requirements for Policy LU -2.6 Participate in efforts to preserve and protect sensitive resources throughout the City and its Sphere of paying the local development mitigation fee in support of the CVMSHCP. Also addressed Influence, in support of the CVMSHCP. through CEQA process; review of locations of Conservation Areas. Add Conservation Areas on Permit Software mapping app. Ongoing. Section 9.110.070 has development standards for the Hillside conservation Program LU -2.6a Maintain and enforce the Hillside Preservation Ordinance Overlay District in order to preserve hillsides. Add Hillside Conservation Overlay on Permit Software mapping app. Program LU -2.6b Amend the Land Use Map as necessary to ensure the preservation of sensitive resources through the Complete. Open space areas are currently designated on the Zoning and General Plan designation of open space. Land Use Maps. Program LU -2.6c Encourage the use of native landscaping and "links" golf courses that preserve areas of natural terrain and Complete and ongoing. Section 8.13 of the Municipal Code includes regulations for water native vegetation. efficient landscaping which promotes the use of native landscaping. Policy LU -2.47 Continue to include park facilities planning in neighborhood planning efforts Ongoing. Zoning ordinance includes common area open space requirements. Program LU -2.7a Continue to utilize the Quimby Act to charge park fees and allow for park development. Ongoing. Quimby fees are collected prior to final Map recordation. Updated sheet on website with latest population factor reflected from 2010 Census data. 19 Program LU -2.7b Incorporate park planning into annexation studies and annexation community outreach efforts. No annexations have been proposed in the City since adoption of the General Plan Update. Goal LU -3 Safe and identifiable neighborhoods that provide a sense of placl, Encourage the preservation of neighborhood character and assure a consistent and compatible land use Ongoing. All applications are reviewed for compatibility with neighbors. Findings must Policy LU -3.1 pattern. also include compatibility. Ongoing. Currently, the land use designations are appropriate. Village Build Out Plan completed 2016. Continue researching changes in planning and development, such as Program LU -3.1a Periodically review land use designations to assure that changes in the community and marketplace are met. changes in recreational preferences of residents and the aging population, and allow for changes in land use designations as necessary. Planning works with City Manager's office regarding Highway 111 land uses. Program LU -3.1 b Apply the City's discretionary powers and site development review process consistently to assure that Complete and Ongoing. The project review process allows for this. Plan check process to subdivision and development plans are compatible with existing residential areas. assure plans are following the standards. Policy LU -3.2 Density transfers may occur in Specific Plans when common area amenities and open space are provided. Complete. Currently, Specific Plans allow for a density transfer process. Maintain residential development standards including setbacks, height, pad elevations and other design and Complete. Chapters 9.50 and 9.60 of the Municipal Code set forth residential development Policy LU -3.3 performance standards that assure a high quality of development in the Zoning Ordinance. standards. Plan check process assures plans are following the standards. City-wide residential guidelines approved. Provide incentives in the Zoning Ordinance for creative and high quality development; projects that reduce Complete. PUD and Mixed Use standards have been codified to further encourage mixed Program LU -3.3a the dependence on automobiles; projects that incorporate trails and paths for pedestrians and bicycles; and land use development and to allow for flexible development standards . projects that incorporate transit and alternative transportation facilities into their designs. Goal LU -4 Maintenance and protection of existing neighborhoods. Policy LU -4.1 Encourage compatible development adjacent to existing neighborhoods and infrastructure. Ongoing. All applications are reviewed for compatibility with neighbors. Findings must also include compatibility. Program LU -4.1a Continue to use creative planning techniques, including the merger of small residential lots in the Cove, to Ongoing, Case-by-case basis. encourage development in existing neighborhoods. Policy LU -4.2 Capital improvement projects for developed areas in the City should be of first priority, to encourage infill Ongoing. CIP program identifies public projects that are planned for and prioritized by development. need. Program LU -4.2a Require necessary improvement/extension of intervening roadways and infrastructure to serve new Ongoing. Conditions of Approval are the method for instituting this program. development. Goal LU -5 A broad range of housing types and choices for all residents of the City. Policy LU -5.1 Use development incentives to achieve a mix of housing, including affordable housing. Ongoing and case-by-case. Density bonuses, Mixed Use, PUD and SP regulations allow for a mix of housing. Program LU -5.1a Monitor the progress made to achieve Housing Element mandated goals for the provision of housing and Ongoing. Yearly report is prepared evaluating housing in the City. Provide Annual reports consider amendments to the General Plan when necessary to help achieve those goals. to Planning Commission and City Council on progress towards Housing Element goals. 20 21 Ongoing. Trends in the market are being followed, such as less younger people are Consider changes in market demand in residential product type to meet the needs of current and future buying homes and are more interested in mixed use type development. Recent residential Policy LU -5.2 residents. development modifications for Signature at PGA West, Rancho Santana, Stone Creek, Carmela, and numerous others have been considered and approved based on changing consumer demands. Program LU -5.2a Periodically review and update, as needed, the standards of the Zoning Ordinance to allow for changes in Complete. PUD regulations have been added to the zoning ordinance to promote changes residential product types without the need for a Specific Plan. in housing types without going through the Specific Plan process Program LU -5.2b Include detailed residential development standards in the Mixed Use Overlay zoning district. Complete. Section 9.140.090 of the Municipal Code includes regulations for Mixed Use residential development. Goal LU -6 A balanced and varied economic base which provides a broad range of goods and services to the City's residents and the region. Policy LU -6.1 Commercial land use designations shall allow a full range of retail, office, resort and institutional businesses Complete. The commercial zones in the City allow for a full range of retail, office, resort in the City. and institutional businesses in the City. As part of the update of the Economic Development Plan, review the Land Use Map regularly to assure that Program LU -6.1 a sufficient lands are designated for commercial uses which support the needs of the community and Ongoing. surrounding areas. Program LU -6.1 b Encourage the integration of a wide range of support services at employment centers, including child care, Complete. Mixed use regulations have been added to the zoning ordinance to promote occupational health, fitness facilities and convenience retail shops. support services. Program LU -6.1c Maintain economic and demographic statistical data and make this data available to the development Complete and ongoing. City website has demographic data on it which is available for community and other interested parties. anyone to view and is updated on a regular basis as information is available. Policy LU -6.2 Maintain commercial development standards in the Zoning Ordinance including set backs, height, pad Complete. Chapters 9.90 and 9.100 include development regulations for commercial elevations and other design and performance standards that assure a high quality of development. development. Support and encourage the expansion of the resort industry as a key component of the City's economic Ongoing. New hotels are proposed for the Silverrock site and Short term vacation rental Policy LU -6.3 base. (STVR) program has been instituted, which collects TOT. A new hotel was constructed on Highway 111. Program LU -6.3a Provide standards for a broad range of tourist commercial land uses in the Zoning Ordinance. Complete. A variety of uses is provided for in Chapter 9.80 of the Municipal Code for tourist commercial development. Policy LU -6.4 Support the development of a broad range of non-polluting, carefully planned industrial uses. Complete. The Commercial Park district of the City allows for light industrial uses. Include provisions for industrial development including development standards, permitted and conditionally Based on demand for industrial development which has been low. Develop new standards Program LU -6.4a permitted land uses in the Zoning Ordinance. for Industrial zoning district upon consideration of a masterplan for the Vista Santa Rosa area. Policy LU -6.5 Industrial lands shall be located along major transportation corridors, and in areas that maximize all available Complete. Land Use map is consistent with this. infrastructure. Policy LU -6.6 Encourage the development of vocation and technical programs in the educational system to help the No activity, limited demand in the City for industrial uses. industrial sector find qualified local employees. 21 Policy LU-6.7 Consider the airport Master Plan in all development proposals adjacent to the Jacqueline Cochran Airport. Ongoing. Required by law. Standards for development adjacent to airports shall be developed which maximize the need for public No activity. The Airport Land Use Commission has development regulations in place to Program LU-6.7a safety. accommodate public safety. This will be necessary for future projects in the Sphere of Influence adjacent to the Jacqueline Cochran Airport. Program LU-6.7b Projects located within the influence area of the Airport's Land Use Plan will include review and analysis of Ongoing. Projects sent to the ALUC if within a protection zone within the airport land use their conformance with the Land Use Plan in their application submittal. plan. •.l LU-7 Innovative land uses in the Villageand on • Policy LU-7.1 Encourage the use of mixed use development in appropriate locations. Ongoing and case-by-case. Program LU-7.1a Establish a Mixed Use Overlay for all the commercial zoning designations. Complete. Mixed Use Overlay adopted in 2016. Policy LU-7.2 Mixed Use developments within 300 feet of Highway 111 must include retail commercial development for at Complete. Included in 2016 zoning update. least 75% of the ground floor leasable area. Policy LU-7.3 Encourage the use of vacant pads in existing commercial development on Highway 111 for residential use. Ongoing and case-by-case basis. Highway 111 Corridor Plan contains implementation strategies to encourage this. Program LU-7.3a Amend the Zoning Ordinance to include standards for high density residential development within Complete. Added in 2016. commercial zones. Policy LU-7.4 Develop incentives for Mixed Use projects. Complete. Added with Mixed Use Overlay in 2016. Program LU-7.4a Consider density bonuses, modified parking requirements, expedited entitlement and building permit Complete. Added with Mixed Use Overlay in 2016. processing and fee waivers for Mixed Use projects. Policy LU-7.5 Develop a Master Non-Motorized Transportation Plan for the Village. Complete and Ongoing. Complete Street improvements are constructed which include installing roundabouts, sidewalks, mid-block crossings and drainage improvements. Policy LU-7.6 Review and amend, as necessary, the Village Design Guidelines to allow maximum flexibility for Mixed Use Complete. Village Design Guidelines were rescinded to allow more flexibility in design in projects. the Village. Mixed Use Overlay standards apply to the Village Commercial District. Policy LU-7.7 Continue to allow off-site parking through the payment of in lieu fees in the Village, as well as other creative Complete. Parking studies in the Village are conducted on a semi-annual basis to parking alternatives. determine parking needs. Flexible standards added to zoning ordinance in 2016. Program LU-7.7a Plan for and fund a City parking structure in the Capital Improvement Program. Complete. Included in Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Policy LU-7.8 Encourage the expansion of transit service to meet commuter needs. Staff works with Sunline during project review process. Program LU-7.8a Expand transit opportunities on Highway 111 and to the Village to allow a broad range of services (including Coordinate with Sunline during Highway 111 and Village PAT discussions. special event shuttle services). 22 23 CIRCULATION Policy/Proqran4 1escription transportation and circulation network that efficiently, safely and economically moves people, vehicles, and goods using facilities that meet current Goal CIR-1 I .J I emands and projected needs of the City. Maintain and regularly update a complete General Plan masterplan of roads, which includes provisions for as many modes Complete and Ongoing. Currently in General Plan Policy CIR-1.1 of travel as possible. Program CIR-1.1.a Annual Monitoring of the roadway network, maintain a CIP Ongoing. New 5yr CIP approved in 2022. Program CIR-1.1.b Establish and maintain a roadway pavement program (PMP) with timelines and schedules for maintenance of existing Ongoing. Finalized 2021 PMP Update roads and establish funding levels each fiscal year. Program CIR-1.1.c The General Plan Traffic Impact Analysis and associated modeling shall be updated every two years or as determined No Activity. Update of traffic model has not occurred since 2012. Not needed at this appropriate by the City Engineer. time. Policy CIR-1.2 General plan street classifications- Highway 111, Major Arterial, Primary Arterial, Secondary Arterial, Modified Secondary, Complete. Currently in General Plan Collector Policy CIR-1.3 PW standard plans setting forth roadway standards and specs shall be updated and maintained for ROW, lane dimensions Complete and Ongoing. Engineering Bulletins and Standards. VMT criteria adopted June and multi -use path design 2020 was added Policy CIR-1.4 PW director authorized to make consistency findings to permit modifications that do not compromise operational capacity of Ongoing and Case -by -Case subject roadway or intersections Policy CIR-1.5 Where the construction of multi -use paths is called for but is determined to be infeasible sidewalks shall be constructed Ongoing. Implemented on a case by case basis and based on roadway improvements along at least one side of these roadways. and available right of way Policy CIR-1.6 Maintain LOS -D, unless infeasible and/or conflict with other goals. Ongoing. City enforces this standard for development Policy CIR-1.7 Allow flexible LOS standards in recognition of constraints on roadway expansion and as a means of creating streets that Case -by -Case. At times this is permitted. balance all modes of travel. LOS E and F conditions may be determined acceptable during peak travel periods and a level of service exemption or GP Policy CIR-1.8 consistency determination may be approved if other feasible roadway improvements can be constructed and/or Case -by -Case. At times this is permitted. management programs implemented that mitigate for the loss and achieve acceptable LOS. Exemptions shall not affect the implementation of previously approved roadway and intersection improvements. Coordinate and cooperate with Caltrans, CVAG, Riverside County and adjoining cities to assure adequate transportation Ongoing. La Quinta is part of the CV Sync program, which will coordinate traffic signals Policy CIR-1.9 infrastructure, systems management coordination, preservation of capacity and maximized efficiency along Washington along major corridors throughout the Coachella Valley. Street, Jefferson Street, Highway 111, Fred Waring Drive, Harrison Street and other major roadways. 23 24 Maintain a liaison with adjoining cities, Caltrans, CVAG Riverside County planning and engineering staff to study and implement effective means of preserving and improving capacity along Washington Street, Jefferson Street, Highway 111, Ongoing. Consultant traffic engineer cooperates with adjoining agencies, signal timing Program 1.9.a Harrison Street and other major roadways serving inter -city traffic. Strategies shall include but are not limited to and other concerns. Street improvement projects between jurisdictions occur synchronized signalization, consolidation of access drived and restriction of access, construction of additional travel and periodically. City participates in the CVSync project with CVAG. turning lanes, raised median islands, and other improvements to critical intersections. Policy CIR-1.10 Establish and maintain minimum standards of roadway geometries, points of access and other improvements that facilitate Complete and ongoing. City implements these standards. movement of traffic onto and off of the roadway network. Review new and redeveloping projects along all major roadways with the intent of limiting access and aligning and/or Program CIR-1.10.a consolidating access drives in a manner which minimizes conflicting turning movements and maximizes the use of existing Ongoing. Currently achieved with development review. and planned signalized intersections. On Major Arterials the minimum intersection spacing shall be 2,600 feet in residential areas, and may be 1,060 feet for commercial frontage. Intersection spacing may be reduced to 500 feet at the Whitewater Channel and La Quinta Evacuation Channel. The design speed shall be 55 miles per hour (mph). Left turn median cuts may be authorized if the Program CIR-1.10.b proposed turn pocket does not interfere with other existing or planned left turn pockets. Right in/right out access driveways Ongoing. Currently achieved with development review. shall exceed the following minimum separation distances (in all cases, distances shall be measured between the curb returns: More than 250 feet on the approach left to a full turn; more than 150 feet on the exit leg from a full turn intersection; more than 275 feet between driveways. All access configurations shall be subject to City Engineer review and approval. On Primary Arterials the minimum intersection spacing shall be 1,060 feet. The design speed shall be 45 mph. Left turn median cuts may be authorized if the proposed turn pocket does not interfere with other existing or planned left turn Program CIR-1.10.c pockets. Right in/right out access driveways shall exceed the following minimum separation distances (in all cases, Ongoing. Implemented with development projects during development review. distances shall be measured between curb returns): More than 250 feet on the approach leg to a full turn intersection; More than 150 feet on the exit leg from a full turn intersection; More than 275 feet between driveways. All access configuration shall require City Engineer review and approval. On Calle Tampico, between Eisenhower Drive and Washington, and on Eisenhower Drive, between Calle Tampico and Program CIR-1.10.d Avenida Bermudas, full turn intersections may be permitted at a minimum distance of 500 feet, if the intersection complies Ongoing. Implemented with development projects during development review. with an approved Corridor Signal Plan. On Secondary Arterials, the minimum intersection spacing shall be 600 feet. The design speed shall be 40 mph. Full Program CIR-1.10.e access to adjoining property shall be avoided and shall exceed the following minimum separation distances (in all cases, Ongoing. Implemented with development projects during development review. distances shall be measured between curb returns): More than 250 feet on the approach leg to a full turn intersection; More than 150 feet on the exit leg from a full turn intersection; more than 250 feet between driveways. On Collectors, the minimum intersection spacing shall be 300 feet. The design speed shall be 30 mph. Access driveways Program CIR-1.10.f shall exceed there following minimum separation distances (in all cases, distances shall be measured between the curb Ongoing. Implemented with development projects during development review. returns): -More than 250 feet on the approach leg to a full turn intersection; -more than 150 feet on the exit leg from a full turn intersection; -more than 250 feet between driveways. Program CIR-1.10 g g On Local streets, the minimum intersection spacing shall be 250 feet. The design speed shall be 25 mph. All access Ongoing. Implemented with development projects during development review. g g' p p p g p configurations shall be subject to City Engineer review and approval. Within subdivisions, private streets may be designed to provide a reduced minimum paved width of 28 feet with no on- Ongoing. Implemented with development projects during development review. Revised Program CIR-1.10h street or restricted on -street parking, subject to City Engineer and Fire Department approval, and in consideration of other to 32 ft per new Fire Department regulations. improvements that encourage pedestrian and bicycle use. 24 Program CIR-1.10.1 Standards for all City streets, intersections and other appurtenances shall be maintained in the City Municipal Code. Complete. Maintained in the LQMC The City Engineer shall establish and maintain a traffic-calming program that details acceptable traffic calming devices or "Neighborhood No official program in place, however, individual projects may implement traffic-calming Program CIR-1.10.j concepts in residential neighborhoods. The City may review and finalize the 2008 Traffic Management strategies. Program" for this purpose. Confer and coordinate with CVAG in efforts to secure state and federal funding sources for preservation and expansion of Ongoing. Done as part of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) City has been identified Program CIR-1.10.k capacity on State Highway 111 and other important City arterials. to receive $4 million in earmark funding for Highway 111 contingent on passage of the Federal Budget. Program CIR-1.10.1 New streets, which are extensions of existing streets, shall carry the same name for their entire length. Ongoing. As needed for development projects Policy CIR-1.11 Apply Transportation Systems Management (TSM) strategies to intersections and roadway segments as a cost-effective Ongoing. Done as art of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) ) means of optimizing the City's transportation infrastructure. Program CIR-1.11.a Prepare a preliminary TSM assessment of candidate intersections and roadways, and prioritize projects for application of Ongoing. Done as art of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) )TSM solutions. Program CIR-1.11.b As part of the five-year Capital Improvement Program, incorporate TSM projects into other roadway improvements and Ongoing. Done as art of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) ) enhancement projects. Program CIR-1.11.c Prepare project-specific TSM strategies that take advantage of simply and low-cost solutions first, and optimize the Ongoing. Incorporated into City's practice hierarchy of TSM solutions. As a means of reducing vehicular traffic on major roadways and to reduce vehicle miles traveled by traffic originating in the Policy CIR-1.12 City, the City shall pursue development of a land use pattern that maximizes interactions between adjacent or nearby land Ongoing. Encouraged during development review process. uses. Locate land uses that provide jobs and housing near each other to allow the use of alternative modes of travel and produce Complete. General Plan identifies land use. Mixed Use overlay in place to encourage Program CIR-1.12.a shorter work commutes. this. As of June 2020, city has a VMT policy-Traffic Engineering Bulletin updated to include the VMT policy. Program CIR-1.12.b Encourage, and where appropriate require, mixed-use and contiguous commercial development to provide optimum Case-by-Case internal connections between uses. Program CIR-1.12.c New development shall provide pedestrian and bicycle connections to adjacent streets, and assure that infrastructure and Ongoing and reviewed as part of development project review. amenities accommodate pedestrian and bicycle use. Program CIR-1.12.d Update and facilitate use of the City's home occupation ordinance as a means of reducing the need for travel. Home Occupation ordinance in effect and currently being used. Program CIR-1.12.e Encourage major employers to evaluate telecommuting opportunities, either home-based or at local centers as well as part- No activity. time options for employees. Policy CIR-1.13 Coordinate with the Coachella Valley Water District and its consultants regarding its flood control facilities to assure the Ongoing. Plans for such facilities incorporated within CIP accommodation of all-weather crossings along critical roadways. Program CIR-1.13.a Cooperate in the planning and development of all-weather crossings as part of the community's Master Drainage Plan Ongoing. Incorporated within CIP. Dune Palms Bridge project under construction. implementation. Avenue 50 Bridge project is starting the design phase. Policy CIR-1.14 Private streets shall be developed in accordance with development of all-weather crossings as part of the community's Ongoing on Case-by-case basis. Master Drainage Plan implementation. Program CIR-1.14.a Private street shall be developed in accordance with development standards set forth in the Municipal Code, relevant Public Ongoing. Enforced during development review process. Works Bulletins and other applicable standards and guidelines. 25 Policy CIR-1.15 Truck routes shall avoid or minimize potential impacts to residential neighborhoods shall be designated and limited to those Ongoing. Truck Route Map enforced, permits need for oversized loads. shown on Exhibit II -5. Policy CIR-1.16 Continue to implement the Image Corridor treatments throughout the City (See Exhibit II -4) and identify new image Ongoing and case-by-case. Implemented on a project by project basis corridors for streets brought into the City through annexation. Program CIR-1.16.a Standards for all Image Corridor shall be maintained in the City Municipal Code. Ongoing. Projects reviewed for General Plan Consistency by Staff, Planning Commission and Council. Program CIR-1.16.b Where applicable, Image Corridor standards shall be superseded by the Village Design Standards in that land designation. Village Design Guidelines rescinded. Image Corridor standards apply. Program CIR-1.16.c. Secure easements adjacent to public road right-of-way along Image Corridors to enhance view protection and corridor Not actively securing easements but setbacks are enforced. accessibility. Policy CIR-1.17 In order to preserve the aesthetic values on the City's streets, optimum landscape setbacks shall be maintained along all Complete. Currently in LQMC and enforced designated General Plan Image Corridors and shall be identified in the City's Municipal Code. Policy CIR-1.18 Calle Cadiz, Calle Barcelona and Calle Amigo, in the Village area, shall be allowed to remain at a maximum 50 -foot right -of- Complete way. Policy CIR-1.19 The City Engineer shall review individual development proposals located at critical intersections, and shall have the Case-by-case authority to request additional right-of-way if necessary. Policy CIR-1.20 Building height limits along City Image Corridors shall be identified in the City's Municipal Code. Complete Facilitate the design, installation and maintenance of a community locational/directional sign program to efficiently direct Complete. Wayfinding signs installed. Further considerations are being evaluated by the Policy CIR-1.21 traffic to high use areas, including the civic center, parks, SilverRock golf course, Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, and City Manager's office. other facilities and major attractions and destinations in and around the City. Coordinate and cooperate with the Riverside County Airport Commission (for the Jacqueline Cochran Airport) and the Palm Complete and Ongoing. Representation by Council and resident representative on Policy CIR-1.22 Springs Regional Airport Authority to assure these airports continue to meet the City's existing and future transportation, airport committees commercial and emergency response needs. Program 1.22.a Consult and coordinate with the County in updating the Jacqueline Cochran Regional airport Master Plan and encourage Ongoing. Councilmember sits on the Jacqueline Cochran regional airport authority - the expansion of facilities to accommodate commercial aircraft serving the eastern portions of the Valley. JPA. Goal CIR-2 A circulation system that promotes and enhances transit, alternative vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian networks. Encourage and cooperate with Sunline Transit Agency on the expansion of routes, facilities, services and ridership Policy CIR-2.1 especially in congested areas and those with high levels of employment and commercial services, and encourage the use Ongoing. Council person on Sunline Board; Done with development projects. of most energy efficient and least polluting transportation technologies. Program CIR-2.1.a Consult and coordinate with Sunline Transit Agency on immediate and long-term transit issues, and assure pro active Ongoing. Council person on Sunline Board; accomplished during development review of representation on the Agency Board and its decision making process. development projects. Program CIR-2.1.b Initiate consultation and as necessary meet with Sunline staff to identify areas where additional routes and increased levels Ongoing. Coordinated through the development review process. and types of transit service are warranted by existing and future development. 26 10 27 When reviewing development proposals, consult and coordinate with SunLine and solicit comments and suggestions on Program CIR-2.1.c how bus stops and other public transit facilities and design concepts, including enhanced handicapped access should be Ongoing. Coordinated through the development review process. integrated into project designs. Program CIR-2.1.d When reviewing large-scale development proposals, consult and coordinate with Sunline to encourage the development of Ongoing. Coordinated through the development review process. rideshare and other alternative, high occupancy transit programs for employers with sufficient numbers of employees. Encourage and proactively support the efforts of SunLine in organizing a Transportation Management Organization (TMO) Ongoing. Information network coordinated by City of La Quinta Human Resources with Program CIR-2.1.e among employers to provide an on-going information network, develop a rideshare plan, and determine opportunities for Sunline for city employees. transit/shuttle operations. Program CIR-2.1.f Encourage SunLine to continue its efforts to utilize the most energy efficient and least polluting transportation technologies, Ongoing. Councilperson on Sunline Board has authority to advocate for this program. including fuel cells, hybrid and other advanced technologies. Encourage reduction of greenhouse has (GHG) emission by reducing vehicle miles traveled and vehicle hours of delay by Complete and ongoing. City has created complete streets and trails, bikability plans. Policy CIR-2.2 increasing or encouraging the use of alternative modes and transportation technologies, and implement and manage a City expanding guidelines/critera of master plan for golf carts on city streets. VMT policy hierarchy of Complete Street multimodal transportation infrastructure and programs to deliver improved mobility and reduce adopted June 2020. GHG emissions. Create an interconnected transportation system that allows a shift in travel from private passenger vehicles to alternative modes, including public transit, golf carts/NEVs, ride -sharing, bicycling, bicycle -sharing, and walking. To the extent practicable apply the following: a. Ensure transportation centers that are multimodal, facilitate changes in travel modes, and are conveniently located. Convenient locations may be in the vicinities of: 1. Washington/Fred Waring/Via Sevilla 2. Miles/Adams 3 Adams/111/47th 4. 47th/Caleo Bay 5. Washington/ Calle Tampico 6. Eisenhower/Avenida Montezuma b. Support SunLine bus routes and service, to include Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) along Highway 111 and along Harrison Avenue. c. Expand golf cart/NEV routes, and bicycle routes to connect residential and activity centers with transportation "station Ongoing. Working with CVAG and other agencies to implement. Adding bike lane centers. d. Support and encourage community car -sharing to provide cars" and/or golf carts/NEVs for short trips markings during slurry seal projects. City expanding golf cart/NEV routes and bicycle Program CIR-2.2.a to/from transit centers. e. Include parking spaces for car -share vehicles at convenient locations accessible to public transit. routes to connect residential and activity centers with road and restriping projects. f. Ensure transit stops are safe and sheltered, with adequate seating, lighting, trash receptacles, cleaning and maintenance. "Smart Participating in regional multi -modal path construction projects. Implement transit -preferential measures such as transit signal priority and bypass lanes. h. Support bus" 9� p p g p� Y Yp pp technology, using GPS and electronic displays at transit stops to provide customers with "real-time" arrival and departure time information. i. Implement bicycle -preferential measures such as deployment of video detection at traffic signals, and development of bicycle stations at transportation centers. k. Adopt bicycle parking standards that accommodate at least 5% of project parking demand at all public and commercial facilities. I. Conduct bicycle and pedestrian safety educational program to teach drivers, riders, and walkers the laws, riding protocols, routes, safety tips, and "healthy community" benefits. Program CIR-22.b Modify the Zoning Ordinance to encourage integrated, shared and reciprocal parking design and management as a means Complete. Zoning Ordinance allows shared parking but does not include guidance for of better matching parking availability with varying parking demand distributed during the day. reciprocal parking design. Reviewed on a case-by-case basis with design review. The City's Zoning Ordinance shall be amended to specifically address vehicular and pedestrian interconnection between Zoning ordinance only provided provisions for connectivity in mixed use overlay projects. Program CIR-2.2.c adjacent commercial properties in order to facilitate access between adjacent or nearby businesses and increase efficiency However, staff reviews on a case-by-case basis and encourages connectivity where and safety. Zoning Ordinance amendments shall also address opportunities to provide direct pedestrian access between possible. commercial and adjacent residential development. Promote ridesharing programs that shift demand to the greatest available source of unused travel capacity - empty seats in Ongoing. The Human Resources Division coordinates potential ridesharing Program CIR-2.2.d private vehicles. Require the designation of parking spaces for ride -sharing vehicles at employment and activity centers in opportunities for city employees with SunLine. conditions of approval. 10 27 11 28 Adopt a comprehensive parking policy that encourages the use of alternative transportation, including requiring new p p p g p y g p g q g Building code requires spaces to be marked for Clean Air Vehicles and to be built for Program CIR-2.2.e commercial and retail developments to provide preferred parking for electric vehicles and vehicles using alternative fuels. electric vehicle charging capacity. City will continue to follow guidance of California Building Code (CBC) in requirements for alternative parking Program CIR-22.f Modify the Zoning Ordinance to incorporate parking space maximums. Complete. Implemented with 2017 Zoning Text Amendments. Program CIR-22.g Modify the Zoning Ordinance to recognize and provide a parking credit program for developments that provide spaces and Complete and ongoing. Parking credit program in mixed use overlay develop a credit facilities for golf carts, NEVs and bicycles. program for other developments and include in Municipal Code. During consideration of the Zoning Ordinance updates, explore opportunities for Transit Oriented Development Overlay Program CIR-2.2.h Zones within one-quarter mile radii of intersections where existing or future bus lines intersect, including at Highway Complete. Mixed Use Overlay adoption in 2016. 111/Adams and Highway 111/Harrison Street. Develop and encourage the use of continuous and convenient pedestrian and bicycle routes and multi-use paths to places Case-by-case. City coordinates with CVAG for development of the CVLINK and Avenue Policy CIR-2.3 of employment, recreation, shopping, schools, and other high activity areas with potential for increased pedestrian, bicycle, 48 and Music Line golf cart/NEV modes of travel Maintain and periodically update the Circulation element master plan of bikeways, golf cart routes and multi-use paths, and Ongoing. Cit recent) updated golf cart/NEV ma and corresponding municipal code g y y p g p p g p Program CIR-2.3.a develop or require the development of secure bicycle and golf cart/NEV storage facilities, and other supporting facilities section. which increase bicycle and golf cart/NEV use. . The construction of bikeways shall conform to the Caltrans manual "Planning and Design Criteria for Bikeways in Ongoing. Staff ensures conformance based on new and planned bikeways. Design and Program CIR-2.3.b California." Bikeways shall be a minimum of 6 feet in width. Alternative designs required by constraints may be acceptable, construction of bikeways conform to acceptable state and federal standards as approved by the Public Works Director. Program CIR-2.3.c Sidewalks shall be provided on both sides of all arterial, secondary and collector streets, except where there is a multi-use Complete. This is the current standard enforced. path on one side. Program CIR-2.3.d Golf carts shall be permitted on designated routes, as depicted in Exhibit II-7 and Exhibit II-8, and on all public local streets. Complete. Signs identify golf cart access on arterial streets with 8 ft bike lanes Specific street crossings for golf carts from the cove onto collector and arterials shall be designated by the City Engineer. Policy CIR-2.4 The City shall set an example for the community in the implementation of ridesharing programs and those that encourage Ongoing. The Human Resources Division coordinates potential ridesharing the use of alternative modes of travel by City employees. opportunities for city employees with SunLine. To the extent practical, prepare and implement a ridesharing plan for City employees to serve as an example for area Ongoing. The Human Resources Division coordinates potential ridesharing Program CIR-2.4.a employers. This plan should include meaningful incentives for employees to walk, bike, or rideshare to complete their work opportunities for city employees with SunLine. No incentives available. commutes. 11 28 12 29 LIVEABLE COMMUNITY Policy/Program • • Goal SCA A community that provides the best possible quality of life for all its residents Policy SC-1.1 Continue to work with the CVWD on water conservation measures. Ongoing. Regular contact with CVWD applications and landscape plans routed to CVWD for plan check Program SC-1.1a Review the Landscape Ordinance every two years, and update as necessary to maintain consistency with StatE Complete. Currently the landscape ordinance is in compliance with CVWD and State standards. It is and CVWD standards. also reported to the state annually. Develop joint incentive programs with CVWD for water conservation programs, including landscaping retrofits Program SC-1.1b for individual homes and master planned projects, irrigation improvements and indoor plumbing fixtures. No activity. Consider allocating City funds to these incentive programs on a matching basis with CVWD. Policy SC-1.2 Reduce water consumption at a minimum consistent with the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan (also see Air No activity. Review GHG plan to assure water consumption reduction is consistent. Quality Element). Program SC-1.2a Implement quantifiable water conservation measures at all City facilities. Ongoing. City hall currently implements low flow fixtures in all areas that use water. Program SC-1.2b Consider financial incentives for new development and existing homes and projects as funds allow. Complete and ongoing. Incentives are included in the Mixed Use Zoning Overlay Program SC-1.2c Aggressively pursue grants and other outside funding sources for City-funded and private sector water No activity. conservation improvements. Policy SC-1.3 Encourage the use of more environmentally friendly storm water management techniques such as bioswales, Ongoing. Currently the design and development department reviews this in design review or pre permeable surfaces and other methods as they are developed, in all new development. application reviews Program SC-1.3a The Public Works Department shall prepare and distribute materials on environmentally friendly storm water Ongoing. management techniques for new development. Policy SC-1.4 Reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions at a minimum consistent with the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan (also No activity. Encourage applicants to incorporate energy saving measures, solar planels into see Air Quality element). developments. Title 24 requires these measures as well. Program SC-1.4a Require all new development proposals to demonstrate consistency with the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan. No activity. Program SC-1.4b Revise the Transportation Demand Ordinance to current standards, and implement it with all new qualifying Complete. Included in Zoning Code update 2017 projects. Program SC-1.4c Develop programs to encourage and incentivize the installation of energy efficient appliances and fixtures, No activity. Since IID is the electricity provider, they have incentives for energy efficiency for building green roofs, white roofs and solar panels on residential, commercial, institutional and resort buildings. Policy SC-1.5 All new development shall include resource efficient development principles. Ongoing. Design and Development encourages energy efficiency in design with applications and is required by Title 24. 12 29 Program SC -1.5a All new development shall be constructed to meet or exceed Cal Green Building Codes. Ongoing. The Building Division staff plan checks for developments to meet Title 24 codes. 2022 Cal Green Code adopted. Program SC -1.5b Amend the Zoning Ordinance to provide incentives and development standard concessions for mixed use or Complete. PUD ordinance and Mixed Use Overlay was passed to allow for more mixed use projects. energy efficient design. Program SC -1.5c New development projects shall include vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle connections to the greatest extent Ongoing. Encouraged during initial submittals and checked via plan check on a project by project possible, both through the project and connecting adjacent projects. basis Program SC -1.5d New commercial and mixed use projects shall incorporate useable public spaces, and interconnect those public Ongoing. Encouraged during initial submittals and checked via plan check on a project by project spaces consistent with resource efficient design principles. basis Ongoing. Planning and Engineering Services consistently working towards expanding alternative Policy SC -1.6 Expand the City's alternative transportation network. transportation network. Currently golf cart and bike routes are marked with special markings to alert residents of interconnecting routes. Prepare for autonomous vehicles and Citywide Active Transportation Plan. Program SC -1.6a Assess the current gaps in the City's multi -use path and sidewalk system, and program improvements to Ongoing. City Council includes $25,000 in earl budget for sidewalks including gaps connect those gaps into the Capital Improvement Program. Program SC -1.6b Encourage existing walled communities to include pedestrian gates and paths to adjacent development to No activity. improve connectivity. Program SC -1.6c Expand the Golf Cart Routes to interconnect throughout the City to the greatest extent possible. Completed. Staff updated the City's Golf Cart Map in late 2020. Program SC -1.6d Work with SunLine Transit Agency to expand service into La Quinta neighborhoods ahead of demand. Ongoing. Interagency review required during development review process with Sunline to determine where service is needed Policy SC -1.7 Encourage the retrofitting of existing buildings and projects with resource efficient design principles to the Ongoing and case-by-case greatest extent possible. Program 1.7a Amend the Zoning Ordinance to provide incentives for the redevelopment of existing projects to include Complete. Planned Unit Development (PUD) ordinance and Mixed Use Overlay was passed to allow residential development, pedestrian and other design features. for more mixed use projects. Program 1.7b Develop an enhanced program for the processing of entitlements for redevelopment projects which No activity. Identify potential code amendments that would allow faster development review process. incorporates substantial resource efficient components, or propose conversion to mixed use. Program 1.74c Develop a financial incentive program for creative redevelopment of commercial projects into mixed use Complete and Ongoing. PUD ordinance and Mixed Use Overlay was passed to allow for more mixed projects, particularly those that provide added economic development to the City. use projects. Limitations to financial incentives due to loss of redevelopment. Policy SC -1.8 Expand the City's participation in Healthy City programs. Ongoing. Wellness center has programs available for residents. Also work with FIND Food Bank to provide food through Mobile Markets at park/school sites and to senior and low-income apartments. Ongoing. Maintenance and expansion of bicycle infrastructure. Village Active Transportation Program SC 1.8a Implement Healthy City principles throughout the community, to the greatest extent feasible. improvements currently constructed. City provides guides for trails and City park facilities. City provides reduces rebates for Fritz Burns pool and SilverRock golf course to residents. 13 30 Program SC 1.8b Coordinate park and trail improvement plans to assure connectivity between parks and the neighborhoods they Ongoing. Public Works Department reviews park and trail plans on a regular basis. serve. Program SC -1.8c Encourage farmers' markets outside the Village, accessible to all parts of the City. No activity. Community Services Department will work with new certified farmer's market on other opportunities for locations outside the Village area. Program SC -1.8.d Plan and implement a community garden project at the Civic Center. Monitor its success, and implement at Ongoing. Wellness Center has raised garden beds available and is working with the library and other other City parks if successful. local organizations to find volunteer group to start and maintain a community garden program. Program SC -1.8e Work with Desert Sands and Coachella Valley school districts to improve food selection in lunch programs, No activity. Community Services Department will continue to work with local school districts to find exercise programs, and Safe Routes to School programs. outreach programs/resources with other local agencies. 14 31 15 32 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Policy/Programs Goal ED A balanced and varied economic base which provides fiscal stability to the City, and a broad range of goods and services to its residents and -1 the region A The Land Use Element shall maintain a balance of land use designations to address economic needs, Complete and Ongoing. General Plan Map adopted with General Plan Update in 2013. City Policy ED -1.1 meet market demand, and assure a wide range of development opportunities. considers proposed changes to General Plan land use map with development projects on a case-by-case basis. Program ED -1.1.a Use the City's GIS capabilities to annually monitor the remaining capacity of vacant and under-utilized Ongoing. Planning maintains GIS database and coordinates with the City Manager's office lands to assure that sufficient inventory exists to address market needs. on mapping needs. Development proposal review for commercial development shall include consideration of the proposal's Ongoing. Staff, Planning Commission, and Council review development proposals and are Program ED -1.1.b compatibility with surrounding existing uses, its efficient and revenue -generating use of the land, and its required to make findings regarding compatibility with surrounding uses. The City compatibility with the City's Economic Development Plan Manager's office analyzes new commercial development proposals. Updating Economic Plan with Strategic Plan. Ongoing. City Manager's office conducts regular business outreach and marketing Policy ED -1.2 Support and assist in the retention of existing businesses, and the recruitment of new businesses. assistance. There are limited resources to assist existing and new businesses due to elimination of redevelopment. Program ED -1.2.a Continue to annually update and implement the City's Economic Development Plan Ongoing. In Process of new Strategic Plan incorporating Economic Development Plan. Participate, where feasible and justifiable, in public/private partnership or other means for the retention Program ED -1.2.b of existing businesses, and the development of new projects which generate significant economic Ongoing. Public/private partnership occur on a case-by-case basis. activity. Program ED -1.2.c Focus marketing and publicity efforts on the commercial and resort sectors, as revenue generation Ongoing. City Manager's office coordinates with businesses and resorts on marketing and sources. publicity. Every five years, in the Economic Development Plan, complete an analysis of existing commercial Ongoing. Monitoring of existing commercial projects and underperforming locations Program ED -1.2.d projects to identify under -performing locations, and develop strategies and public/private partnership to conducted by City Manager's office. improve or redevelop these projects. Establish a program to regularly monitor City costs and revenues based on existing development and Program ED -1.2.e projected development allowed under the Land Use Map. Consider amendments to the Land Use Map Plan for implementation alongside Strategic Plan. to increase revenue generation potential, based on the cost revenue analysis and sound economic forecasting. 15 32 Program ED -1.2.f Improve and enhance the City's application process for commercial development proposals Complete and Ongoing. Strategic plan to address. Ongoing. The City Manager's office markets city owned properties for future development. Policy ED -1.3 Encourage the expansion of the Village as a specialty retail, dining, and residential destination. The City adopted the Village Build Out Plan EIR to streamline environmental review of development projects. The City adopted Village Code amendments that allow for a reduction of on-site parking on a case-by-case basis. Maintain, in the Zoning Ordinance, standards and guidelines that encourage the development of a Complete and Ongoing. A Zoning Consistency Analysis was performed and the Zoning Map Program ED -1.3.a: pedestrian -friendly, interconnected neighborhoods with a balance of residential and commercial has been brought into compliance with the General Plan map. The Zoning Code includes development standards for pedestrian friendly interconnected neighborhoods. Program ED -1.3.b Include the Village in the Mixed Use Overlay in the Zoning Ordinance Complete. Mixed Use Overlay adopted and includes the Village Commercial Zoning District. Program ED -1.3.c Continue to sponsor and support special events in the Village and at the Civic Center, as a means of Ongoing. The City leads or supports Village events on a regular basis. attracting visitors to the area. Ongoing. Staff coordinate with the auto dealerships on landscape and signage improvements. The Mixed Use Overlay was adopted that provides opportunities for Policy ED -1.4 Support and facilitate the reuse and redevelopment of commercial projects on Highway 111 redevelopment with a combination of commercial and residential. The City conducted and completed a visioning effort for the Highway 111 corridor. Currently implementing Highway 111 Specific Plan. Program ED -1.4.a As provided in the Land Use Element establish comprehensive standards for Mixed Use development in Complete. A Mixed Use Overlay was adopted in 2016 for all commercial districts. commercial zones. Development proposals for the reuse and redevelopment of existing projects shall be encouraged to Ongoing. Planning staff encourages creative designs, pedestrian access and alternative Program ED -1.4.b implement creative design, include pedestrian access, and facilitate transit and alternative transportation for all development projects. The Mixed Use Overlay encourages these transportation. design elements for potential projects. Projects proposed on commercial land shall be evaluated for their job creating and revenue generating Ongoing. City Manager's office requests fiscal analysis for proposed commercial Policy Ed -1.5 potential. developments and Staff considers job creating and revenue generation during entitlement findings. Program ED -1.5.a The City may require the preparation of fiscal impact analyses for commercial projects when deemed Ongoing. Staff will require fiscal impact analyses when deemed appropriate for commercial appropriate in the application review process. projects. Ongoing. The Finance Department requires that all revenue due to the City are collected. Policy ED -1.6 Assure that all revenues due to the City are collected The Finance Department currently working to ensure residential development projects that require remitting mitigation payment to the City are doing so. 16 33 17 34 Establish and maintain a comprehensive program to enforce the payment of transient occupancy tax, Ongoing. The City ensures collection of payments due to the City. The City has an existing Program ED -1.6.a sales tax, and other fees and licenses to the City. professional contract to ensure homes used for short term rentals are licensed and operate in compliance with the City's short term rental requirements. All annexation applications by land owners shall include a fiscal analysis that fully addresses the fiscal Policy ED -1.7 impacts of the proposed annexation. Subsequently, all annexation applications shall also include a Ongoing. This policy will be applied with annexation requests. There are currently no Development Agreement application or other mechanism that demonstrates how the annexation will be annexation requests and limited inquiries to the City. revenue neutral or revenue positive for the City. Policy ED -.18 Aggressively lobby for the passage of legislation that restores redevelopment funds to local Ongoing. The City has an existing contract with a lobbyist consistent with this policy. jurisdictions, or provides other equivalent economic development tools Goal ED -2 The continued growth of the tourism and resort industries in the City Ongoing. Purchase and Sale Agreement executed with the SilverRock Development Company for development of the SilverRock Resort. Site Development Permits have been approved for the 140 room Montage hotel, 200 room Pendry hotel, Golf Course Clubhouse, Policy Ed -2.1 Actively pursue the build out of the SilverRock Resort 10 golf villas, 29 Montage branded single-family residential units, 66 Pendry branded condominium units, shared services and meeting facility. Entitlements for Montage and Pendry have been approved. Grading has started and building permits have been approved and vertical construction is underway. Through the City's Economic Development Plan, annually review the land use allocation within Ongoing. The City Manager's office reviews the SilverRock Specific Plan annually to assure Program ED -2.1.a SilverRock's Specific Plan to assure that future development meets market need and generates a long the development meets market need and generates long-term revenue stream for the City. term revenue stream for the City. Program ED -2.1.b Continue to promote professional and amateur golf tournaments, activities and events that publicize Ongoing. The City's Manager's Office marketing team assist to promote golf tournaments SilverRock in the local, state and national media. and other events on a regular basis. Ongoing. The City has created a branding and marketing program to attract tourists and Policy ED -2.2 Support increased room occupancy at the City's existing hotels and resorts. increase hotel room occupancy. The City has also implemented a transit occupancy tax incentive program with the City's hotels. Continue to participate in co-op marketing and include the City's resorts and hotels in City -sponsored Ongoing. The City engages businesses and resorts in City -sponsored marketing. The City Program ED -2.2.a marketing and advertising efforts. collaborates with Coachella Valley Visitor's Bureau to promote the City of La Quinta as a tourist destination. Complete. The City has implemented a short term vacation rental program and collects Program ED -2-2.b Incorporate short term vacation rentals into the City's transient occupancy tax revenues transient occupancy tax revenues. Ongoing plans for analysis of TOT rate and ROI for revenues. Program ED -2.2.c Consider incentive programs for hotel remodeling and refurbishing, tied to increased transient No action. occupancy tax revenue generation in the future. 17 34 Policy ED -2.3 Actively pursue the development of additional hotel properties in all economic ranges, to accommodate Ongoing. Hotel uses are encouraged in commercial districts and in potential land use all segments of the visitor market. amendments. 18 35 19 36 HOUSING Policy/Program Description Goal H-1 Provide housing opportunities that meet the diverse needs of the City's existing and projected population. Identify adequate sites to accommodate a range of product types, densities, and prices to address the housing needs of all household types, lifestyles, and income levels. Provide new housing choices by Policy H-1.1 increasing affordable housing supply in higher opportunity areas and throughout the community, and improve housing mobility through encouraging various housing options such as accessory dwelling units and creative housing solutions. To address the City's RHNA allocation for extremely low income households, 15% of units on the City's land Highway 111 Specific Plan in progress and will account for lower income RHNA units. on Highway 111 (site #13) will be assigned to extremely low income households. The City shall negotiate very Properties being acquired to plan for future housing opportunities along Highway 111 Corridor. Program 1.1.a low income units for all other projects on sites identified in the Vacant Land Inventory (Table II -50) individually Multiple recently purchased properties are actively being prepared for future affordable housing to reach the target of 210 units during the planning period. projects, including recently acquired 5 Acre, 6 Acre, and 15 Acre parcels being put forward for noticing as Surplus Land. Program 1.1.b The City will merge its parcels in the Village (as listed in Table II -51) to facilitate the consolidation of these Currently noticed as Surplus Land and closed on 03/06/24. lots for sale through the Surplus Land Act. To encourage the development of housing for extremely low, low and special needs residents, the City will Existing incentives in Municipal Code being advertised as incentive for properties to develop Program 1.1 c develop a program of incentives for the subdivision of larger sites, to include application fee waivers, DIF fee affordable housing and mixed use developments that alleviates challenges such as parking, reductions and expedited processing. The City will contact the owners of the three sites listed in Table II -50 setback, and density bonuses. and encourage that they subdivide the land and take advantage of the City's incentive program. Policy H-1.2 Focus housing growth within existing City boundaries until it is necessary to pursue annexation or development in planning areas for affordable housing. Policy H-1.3 Direct new housing development to viable areas where essential public facilities are provided and employment opportunities, educational facilities, and commercial support are available. The City shall promote and affirmatively further fair housing opportunities throughout the community for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, familial status, Policy H-1.4 disability, source of income, veteran or military status, or other characteristics protected by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Government Code Section 65008, and any other applicable state and federal fair housing and planning law. Goal H-2 Assist in the creation and provision of resources to support housing for lower and moderate income households. Policy H-2.1 Increase housing choices for lower and moderate income households in areas of higher need and throughout the community. Address disproportionate housing needs and alleviate disproportionate cost burdens on lower and moderate income households by providing more affordable housing units. The City will modify its Zoning Ordinance to comply with State law regarding ADUs and JADUs and provide for the reduced parking standards, setbacks and other incentives included in the law. The City shall establish Program H -2.1.a: Accessory a program to encourage the building of ADUs and JADUs, with a goal of 2 new units per year throughout the Zoning amendments completed October 2022. Tracking program is underway. Dwelling Units (ADU) planning period, and monitor their development to gauge if they are affordable alternatives for housing. The program will include tracking annual permits, an annual survey of rents in ADUs, and whether any ADUs are accepting housing subsidy or restricting their units to very low or low income households. 19 36 20 37 Aggressively pursue development of the City's central-city properties (sites 8 and 13) to generate up to 168 units of extremely low, very low and low income units on these parcels. To implement this program, the City Program H-2.1.b: City-owned will establish a schedule for Requests for Proposals and include incentives. These incentives may include City developing RFP to be issued in Q4 of FY 24/25, will pursue 70%+ affordability with multiple Lots elimination of Development Impact Fees, financial assistance in the form of land contributions, and density parcels of land acquired to generate up to 300 units of income restricted developments. bonuses as provided in the Zoning Ordinance. In addition, the City will consider affordable housing for other City-owned lots in the Village when marketing the land for development, including mixed use projects that combine retail and residential uses. Wherever possible, include 15% affordable units in these projects In order to expand the variety of housing options for extremely low and low income households in the City, study, research and pursue the amendments to the Zoning Code and subdivision ordinance that would be Program H-2.1.c: Creative required to allow creative housing solutions, including "tiny homes," prefabricated or "kit" homes, shipping Not underway yet Housing Solutions container conversions, and other options available in the market as they arise. Present the findings of the research to the Planning Commission and Council for their consideration. This program could generate up to 4 units per year in creative housing solutions. Policy H-2.2 Support public, private, and nonprofit efforts in the development of affordable housing. Program H-2.2.a: Density Revise the Zoning Ordinance to ensure compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 2345 as it pertains to Density Completed October 2022. Bonus Amendments Bonus requirements. Policy H-2.3 Pursue a variety of forms of private, local, state, and federal assistance to support development of affordable housing throughout the community. The City shall continue to meet with affordable housing development entities to discuss types of incentives Program H-2.3.a: Collaborative available and requirements for obtaining assistance, discuss appropriate sites for housing for extremely low, Working on a project by project basis. Currently working with multiple developers to discuss Partnerships low and special needs residents, and foster professional collaboration between the City and affordable feasibility of projects on several sites. housing stakeholders. This program could result in 2 new partnership projects during the planning period. In order to take advantage of the high density residential permitted in the Mixed Use overlay, develop a menu The Affordable Housing Overlay currently implemented is sufficient at this time to attract Program H-2.3.b: Mixed-Use in of incentives, including reduction in development fees, density bonuses and other provisions for the inclusion development along the Highway 111 Corridor for key parcels recently purchased by the Housing the Highway 111 Corridor of affordable housing units in Mixed Use projects within the Highway 111 Plan area. This program could result Authority for future development. in 100 to 300 new units of affordable housing in the Corridor. Program H-2.3-c: Affordable There are many resources that the City, nonprofits, or for-profit developers may utilize to subsidize the Housing Renter-to-Owner construction and maintenance of affordable housing. This program, in conjunction with Program H-2.3.a, Completed and periodically updating with information every quarter: Transition could result in 2 new partnership projects during the planning period. Some of the most prominent resources www.laquintaca.gov/residents/local-resources/affordable-housing are described below. Continue to work with organizations that offer sweat and shared equity housing programs to lower and Program H-2.3.d: Sweat Equity moderate income households in La Quinta, with a goal of assisting 2 to 4 households annually. Sweat equity Meeting with various outreach organizations such as Lift to Rise, Habitat for Humanity, CVHC, and and Shared Equity and shared equity programs provide lower and moderate income households with ownership assistance. property managers of existing affordable housing developments to discuss opportunities to assist Sweat equity refers to the exchange of time and effort, usually in the form of construction activities, for an residents and future housing projects. affordable ownership opportunity. 20 37 21 38 Goal Policy H-3.1 Remove unnecessary regulatory constraints to enable the construction or rehabilitation of housing that meets the needs of La Quinta residents, including lower income and special needs residents. All properties listed in the Affordable Housing Inventory for extremely low, very low and low income units shall have the Affordable Housing Overlay applied. Further, the AHO text shall be amended to allow 30 units per acre and to allow 3 story development. The analysis that accompanies the Zone text amendment shall demonstrate that the development standards being applied to the AHO, including setbacks, height and Program H -3.1.a parking requirements, allow a density of 30 units per acre. Consistent with Government Code Section Completed October 2022. 65583.2(h) and (i), the AHO will permit owner -occupied and rental multifamily residential use by right for developments in which at least 20 percent of the units are affordable to lower income households during the planning period. These sites shall be zoned with minimum density of 20 units per acre and development standards that permit at least 16 units per site. Policy H-3.2 Coordinate the development of affordable housing throughout the community with the provision of key utilities to ensure prompt and adequate service. Route the adopted Housing Element to the CVWD and notify them of changes and future updates to the Policy H-3.3: Priority Water Housing Element. In compliance with state law, the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) must create and Sewer Service procedures to provide priority water and sewer service to lower income residential project. The law also Completed -Housing Element sent to CVWD. prohibits the denial or conditioning the approval of service without adequate findings, and requires future water management plans to identify projected water use for lower income residential development. Although not on the Site's Inventory, several small lots in the Village Commercial would have improved development potential through lot consolidation. The Village Build Out Plan and Zoning Code amendments Program H -3.3.b: Encourage have been completed to encourage consolidation. The City continues to market its land in the Village, and will Ongoing, case by case as city staff reviews projects in the Village. Currently supporting multiple Lot Consolidation also work with private land owners and developers to assemble larger holding to allow multi -family projects vacant properties for development that are both privately and City owned, will update once which increase the number of residents in the Village. The City will consider potential incentives including fee developments move forward based on available funding. deferral or reductions, parking requirement reduction, and relief from various other development standards that could potentially increase the cost of the project, resulting in 1 new project per year. Conserve and improve the quality of existing La Quinta neighborhoods and individual properties, including targeting areas of higher need and Goal H-4 %concentration of •wer income households. Protect the quality of La Quinta's neighborhoods through the rehabilitation of both affordable and market -rate homes. Policy H-4.1 Policy H-4.2 Promote financial and technical assistance to lower and moderate income households for housing maintenance and improvements. Policy H-4.3 Encourage the retention and rehabilitation of existing single-family neighborhoods and mobile home parks that are economically and physically sound. Enhance neighborhoods that presently provide affordable housing with drainage, lighting and landscape amenities, and parks and recreation areas, including targeting areas of higher need and concentration of Policy H-4.4 lower income households. Employ government and non-government resources to preserve and revitalize neighborhoods and communities and thereby provide protection against disinvestment -based displacement. 21 38 22 39 Complete an inventory of housing conditions (updated approximately every five years) to enable the City to Program H -4.4.a -Housing properly target Code Compliance and rehabilitation resources. To better understand the City's housing needs Completed with staff taking appropriate action for internal discussion and preparation of assistance Condition Survey & Monitoring the quality and condition of the housing stock must be inventoried on a regular basis. The inventory should to areas in need of compliance review. focus on older neighborhoods, such as those south of Calle Tampico, west of Washington Street, and north of Highway 111. Complete the Memorandum of Understanding with Habitat for Humanity to implement the "Brush with Program H -4.4.b: Habitat for Kindness" program. The program will be implemented by Habitat volunteers who will donate time for repair Humanity Residential and maintenance programs, including yard work, weed abatement, window replacements, roof repairs, and Due to a lack of performance capabilities by local program providers, staff evaluating alternatives Rehabilitation Program air conditioning repair. Residents will be prioritized to focus on seniors, veterans, the disabled, low and very with County of Riverside and others. low income residents, and those in affordably -designated homes. The first-year City contribution will be $40,000, and the annual amounts will be reviewed every year based on the success of the program. Refer code violators and interested parties to the County of Riverside for home repair grants. The County of Program H -4.4.c: County of Riverside Economic Development Agency Home Repair Program provides lower income households with up In discussion with County of Riverside to consider Mobile Home Park residents eligibility. Riverside Home Repair Grant to $6,000 for home repairs such as a new roof, new air -conditioner, or a handicap ramp. As a jurisdiction in Riverside County, lower income La Quinta households are eligible for this grant. Provide a rehabilitation resources list on the affordable housing and code compliance pages of the City's Program H -4.4.d: website. Use the list, in online or printed form, as a reference for code violators. Lower and moderate income Rehabilitation Resources List homeowners may need assistance in affording important home repairs and improvements. The City can Provided at the Affordable Housing webpage. assist these households by compiling and sharing a listing of local, state, and federal programs offering rehabilitation assistance. Goal H-5 Provide equal housing opportunities for all persons. Policy 5.1 Provide the regulatory framework to create an environment in which housing opportunities are equal. Policy 5.2 Encourage and support the enforcement of laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in lending practices and in the sale or rental of housing. Collaborate and coordinate with government agencies (e.g. Fair Housing Council of Riverside County) and nonprofit groups (e.g. Habitat for Humanity) to support outreach and expansion of lending programs for Program 5.2.a homeownership among minority populations. Advertise workshops and webinars held by these organizations Refer all affordable housing residents and property management organizations to these resources. on financial resources for homeownership on the City website, under News page and Directory of Services (see Program H -5.2.c). This program could result in homeownership for 5 minority households annually. Continue to refer up to 10 tenants and landlords annually to the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County. Provide information on fair housing resources on the City's website and at City Hall. Identify and coordinate Program 5.2.b: Fair Housing with local nonprofits, service organizations and community groups that can assist in distributing fair housing Refer all affordable housing residents and property management organizations to these resources. Referrals information. Fair housing organizations provide dispute resolution and legal assistance to tenants and landlords in conflict. Such services are particularly important for lower and moderate income households unable to afford counsel. Maintain the online directory of services and information to provide La Quinta residents with contact Program 5.2.c: Directory of information for community organizations and service providers that address special needs. While numerous Completed and on website. Services services are available to special needs and lower income households, it can be difficult to readily have access to these resources. A directory provides the contact information necessary to seek housing assistance. 22 39 Policy 5.3 Encourage support services for the Coachella Valley's homeless populations through referrals and collaborative efforts with non -profits and other jurisdictions. Continue to support and collaborate with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments Homelessness Program H -5.3.a: Regional Committee efforts to maintain a regional homeless facility that provides housing as well as supportive City continues to coordinate with CVAG, Martha's Village and Kitchen, and Coachella Valley Facilities for the Homeless services. The Strategic Plan created by the Homelessness Committee establishes a continuum of care for the Rescue Mission. Coachella Valley. Policy 5.4 Assist in the creation of a continuum of care for the homeless population and those transitioning into permanent housing. Program H -5.4.a: Low Barrier Review and revise, as necessary, the Zoning Ordinance to ensure compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 101 as "homeless Completed October 2022. Navigation Centers it pertains to Low Barrier Navigation Centers. Modify the definition of shelter" to include this use. Program H -5.4.b: Zoning Amendments for Emergency Revise the Zoning Ordinance to require that homeless shelters only be required to provide parking for Shelters, Transitional and employees; and that Transitional and Supportive Housing be permitted uses in the Medium, Medium -High Completed October 2022. Supportive Housing and High density residential zones. Policy 5.5 Improve quality of life for disabled persons by facilitating relief from regulatory requirements that may create barriers to accessible housing and promoting universal design. Provide a regulatory framework that facilitates and encourages energy and water conservation through sustainable site planning, project design, and Goal H-6 green technologies and building Promote higher density and compact developments that increase energy efficiency and reduce land consumption. Policy H-6.1 Policy H-6.2 Facilitate housing development and rehabilitation that conserves natural resources and minimizes greenhouse gas emissions. Policy H-6.3 Encourage and enforce green building regulations or incentives that do not serve as constraints to the development or rehabilitation of housing. Policy H-6.4 Focus sustainability efforts on measures and techniques that also assist the occupant in reducing energy costs; therefore reducing housing costs. Policy H-6.5 Use and encourage emerging technologies to reduce high demands for electricity and natural gas including use of passive solar devices and where feasible other renewable energy technologies (e.g., biomass, wind, and geothermal). Program H -6.5.a: Going Green Implement green goals, policies, and programs that accurately represent the City's direction in resource La Quinta Program conservation and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. Implement design standards for residential and Ongoing on case by case basis commercial structures that encourage solar protection to directly result in energy conservation. Continue to meet with and seek insight from utilities, service providers, and other entities involved in energy conservation efforts appropriate for La Quinta. In working toward a sustainable La Quinta, the City and its Program H -6.5.b: Energy residents will need to collaborate with utilities and service providers. Partnerships with the Coachella Valley Ongoing including staff and council members serving on local board of Energy Conservation Conservation Partners Water District, Imperial Irrigation District, Southern California Gas, Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services, committees. Sunline Transit District, Coachella Valley Association of Governments, Southern California Association of Governments and other entities will be an important component of making La Quinta a more livable city. Program H -6.5.c: Energy Investigate all potential energy efficiency programs and provide a list of programs on the City's Going Green Ongoing including staff and council members serving on local board of Energy Conservation Efficiency Programs website. In addition to programs that may become available through IID, investigate other opportunities, committees. including state and federal incentives, and promote them on the Going Green website. 23 40 Encourage low income homeowners or renters to apply for IID and SCG programs, including free energy Program H -6.5.d: Newsletters periodically sent to eligible neighborhoods and in the City's Items of Interest, the City's Weatherization Assistance audits, home weatherization, and utility rebate programs by advertising available programs on the City's website, and social media. website and at City Hall. 24 41 25 42 PARKS RECREATION TRAILS Program/Policy • • Goal PR -1 A comprehensive system of parks, and recreation facilities and services that meet the active and passive needs of all residents and visitors. Expand or modify community services to meet the health, well-being, and recreational needs of Ongoing. Cultural Campus and Fritz Burns Park Master plans have been completed and both Policy PR -1.1 the community. projects are in design. Parking lot resurfacing at the top of the cove has been completed as well as Cove Oasis improvements. Complete. Not including SilverRock, the City maintains over 236 acres of parks and open space. Policy PR -1.2 Continue to provide a minimum standard of 5 acres of parkland for every 1,000 residents. Current population is 41,000 or 201 acres. Staff to continue to monitor park acreage with new development Program PR -1.2.a Annually review parks and recreational facilities as part of the City's long-range planning' Ongoing. Public Works Department does this monthly and examined as part of the annual budget process. Identify those areas where residents live more than one-half mile from a public or private park, Complete and Ongoing. 2007 Community Services Master Plan identifies park service radius. Program PR -1.2.b nature preserve, or other recreational area and identify acquirable parcels of land that could be North La Quinta and Cove communities are adequately served. Private communities are not developed into parks within underserved areas. directly served and include their own private amenities. There have been no significant population changes since the 2007 Community Services Master Plan. Policy PR -1.3 Identify all viable financing mechanisms for the funding of construction, maintenance, and Complete and Ongoing. Public Works Department monitors funds available from Quimby park operation of parks and recreational facilities. fees, Art in Public Places funds, and the General Fund. PolicyPR-1.4 The design and construction of parks and recreational facilities shall comply with all the Ongoing. Construction plans reviewed through Engineering and Building permitting g g' p g g g g p g development standards that apply to privately constructed facilities. Ongoing. City works with Desert Recreation District, Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, County, Coordinate with partner agencies and neighboring communities to expand recreational Coachella Valley Water District, and youth sports associations to expand recreational Policy PR -1.5 opportunities and access to recreational facilities. opportunities. Coordinated additional trailhead improvements at the top of the Cove with CVWD. Contracted with DRD to provide year-round pool programming and operations. Contracted with Action Park Alliance for year-round X Park programs and operations. Ongoing. Staff works with CVAG on the regional non -motorized transportation plan and CV Link. Program PR -1.5.a Continue to work with adjacent cities and the County of Riverside on the Regional Bicycle Trails Continue Bike lane Striping and pavement management. Coordinate bike lane continuity with Master Plan and future regional sports facilities adjacent cities. Staff works with CVAG on Avenue 48 Art and Music Line Project currently in design. 25 42 26 43 Continue to explore the potential for the joint use of recreational facilities with the Desert Sands Complete. The City has a partnership with the Desert Sands Unified School District for joint use of Program PR -1.5.b and Coachella Valley Unified School District. Sports Complex and Paige Middle School fields. City also works with County and DRD for shared events and programs. Continue to work with adjacent cities and the Coachella Valley Water District to utilize the Ongoing. City and CVAG working together to begin La Quinta portion of CV Link improvements. Program PR -1.5.c Whitewater Channel as an intercity trail opportunity. The connection under the Adams street bridge has already been completed. Dune Palms bridge will accommodate CV Link as well as planning for additional connectors. Encourage patterns of development that promote safe pedestrian and bicycle access to schools, Ongoing. Pavement Management Plan that is coordinated with our Capital Improvement Program. Policy PR -1.6 public parks, and recreational areas. Planning staff, Planning Commission and Council evaluate development projects to address safe connections. Policy PR -1.7 Identify opportunities to integrate public health concerns into parks and trails planning. Ongoing. Park and trail planning implementation ensures positive public health outcomes. Replacement of the exercise stations at La Quinta Park is underway. Policy PR -1.8 Promote a healthy and active lifestyle for all residents. Ongoing. Wellness Center facility and programs promote this policy. Community Resources provides events and programs for healthy and active lifestyles. Complete. SilverRock golf access available at discounted rate to residents at $55 versus $135 Strive to provide residents with affordable access to fitness facilities such as the public pool, nonresident. Wellness Center fitness facility discounted at $75 for annual membership or $5 daily Program PR -1.8.a fitness center, and golf course. drop-in rate. Fritz Burns pool discounted at $2 for children and $3 for adults. Community Resources provides events and programs for healthy and active lifestyles. Fritz Burns pool was expanded to year-round operations. Promote the consumption of healthy foods by encouraging healthful foods to be sold at Ongoing. At annual meeting with sports association staff encourages health food options for Program PR -1.8.b concessions in all public buildings and parks. concession stands. Human Resources provides opportunities and programs for staff and Community Resources provides opportunities and programs for the public. Promote and improve public access to farmers markets and grocery stores that sell fresh Complete. Farmer's Market in Old Town initiated by City of La Quinta. Fresh produce and healthy Program PR -1.8.c produce and healthy foods. foods available in various stores near Cove and Highway 111. City staff participates with a booth at the Farmers Market. 26 43 27 44 AIRQUALITY Policy/Program Description Goal AQ -1 A reduction in all air emissions generated within the City. Policy AQ -1.1 Coordinate with the South Coast Air Quality Management District to assure compliance with air quality Case by case basis when AQMD Permits are required. standards. Program AQ -1.1.a Particiapate in monitoring, managing, and eforcing SCAQMD rules for criteria pollutants, TACs, GHGs and CEQA mitigation measures when required. Dust control plans when grading occurs. all other regional air pollutants of concern. Implementation of the City of La Quinta GHG Reduction Plan Policy AQ -1.2 Work to reduce emissions from residential and commercial energy use by encouraging decreased Implementation of the 2022 building code consumption and increased efficiency. Work directly with the major utility providers, including The Gas Company, Imperial Irrigation District and the Program AQ -1.2.a Coachella Valley Water District to develop incentives and rebates to encourage energy savings, subject to Contact with utilities has been sporadic. funding availability. Program AQ -1.2.b Encourage Imperial Irrigation District to diversify and expand the use of alternative energy sources. No activity. Policy AQ -1.3 Work to reduce emissions from mobile sources by encouraging a decrease in the number of vehicle miles Implementated by following Muni Code Chapter 6.12 Mobile Source Air Pollution traveled. Reduction Program AQ -1.3.a Work with Sunline Transit Agency to expand public transportation routes. SunLine is included in project reviews, and provides comments. Program AQ -1.3.b Encourage public and private schools to establish alternative transportation programs for students. No private schools have been developed. Village traffic calming completed. Program AQ -1.3.c Adopt and implement a Transportation Demand Management Ordinace for businesses with 50 or more Fulfilled by Ordinace No. 550. Muni Code Chapter 9.180 "Transportation Demand employees. Management" Program AQ -1.3.d Expand routes for golf carts and other neighborhood electric vehicles and plan for access and recharging Highway 111 Corridor Plan completed. Includes golf cart access and parking. facilities at retail, recreational, and community centers. Potential for golf cart path extensions to include CV Link. Program AQ -1.3.e Expand pedestrian and bicycle routes and provide safe and convenient access to retail, recreational, and Highway 111 Corridor Plan completed. Traffic calming in Village completed. community centers. Facilitate mixed use development concepts in specific identified areas of the community to allow the Village Master Plan and EIR complete. Highway 111 Corridor Plan includes mixed Program AQ -1.3.f combination of residential and non-residential uses, such as live -work -shop designs, as described in the use opportunities. Land Use Element. Where permitted by the Land Use plan, and where appropriate, encourage high density residential Highway 111 Corridor Plan completed. Centre @ La Quinta residential project Program AQ -1.3.g development within walking distance to commerical, educational and recreational opportunities. approved next to Walmart. City has purchased properties along Highway 111 Corridor for mixed use development. 27 44 Policy AQ -1.4 Protect people and sites that are especially sensitive to airborne pollutants (sensitive receptors) from Case by case basis when CEQA is processed for projects. polluting point soucres. Program AQ -1.4.a Uses such as manufacturing, auto body shops, and other point source polluters should be reasonably Ordinance 550 modified auto uses and limits them to commercial zones. separated from sensitive receptors. Policy AQ -1.5 Ensure all construction activities minimize emissions of all air quality pollutants. All development projects must be in compliance with CEQA requirements. Program AQ -1.5.a All grading and ground distrubance activities shall adhere to established fugitive dust criteria. All development projects must be in compliance with CEQA requirements. Program AQ -1.5.b Fugitive Dust Control Plans shall be reviewed and approved for development projects. All development projects must be in compliance with CEQA requirements and PM -10 rules. Policy AQ -1.6 Proposed development air quality emissions of criteria pollutants shall be analyzed under CEQA. All development projects must be in compliance with CEQA requirements. Policy AQ -1.7 Greenhouse gas emissions associated with a development project shall demonstrate adherence to the No activity. Enforced through CEQA. City's GHG Reduction Plan. Policy AQ -1.8 The City shall adopt a comprehensive greenhouse gas reduction plan that sets forth reduction targets, Adopted with General Plan. Update required. timelines, and measures to achieve targets. Program AQ -1.8.a Implement the GHG reduction measures detailed in the GHG Reduction Plan. City has replaced three gas vehicles with all electric vehicles. Program AQ -1.8.b Establish a comprehensive database to maintain an inventory of city government resource use and Tyler Asset Management Software to be procured FY23/24 conservation with interdepartment access. Coordinate with Burrtec to establish and implement programs that divert wastes from landfills, such as the Program AQ -1.8.c composting of food waste and plant debris and the expanded re -use and recycling of materials, to reduce Annual reporting per State requirements. methane emissions. 28 45 29 46 ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES Policy/Program 1 Description 11 oal EM -1 The sustainable use and management of energy and mineral resources. Policy EM -1.1 Strongly encourage conservation of energy sources. case-by-case Program EM -1.1.a Review and amend, as appropriate, Zoning Ordinance procedures and standards to include site orientation, No activity solar control and use of passive heating and cooling techiniques. Policy EM -1.2 Support the use of alternative energy and the conversion of traditional energy sources to alternative energy. Ongoing. Encourage installtion of alternative energy devices on new and existing development. Programs may include CIP - 201313 - Citywide Preventative Maintenance Plan Improvements - Phase II is meant Program EM -1.2.a City -funded incentive programs; matching fund programs with IID, The Gas Company and alternative energy to install newer systems to more energy efficient resulting in energy cost reductions. providers, as well as other programs as they become available. Program EM -1.2.b As funding and applicability allows, incorporate Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), hybird or electric vehicles City has procured three all electric vehicles and has installed 2 EV charging stations at the into the City fleet as vehicles are replaced with a target to complete the converson by 2035. Maintenance and Operations yard to increase electric vehicle usage. Program EM -1.2.c Continue participation in the Sunline Transit Agency, and promote the use of alternative fuel technologies for Sunline Transit Agency continues to provide public transportation via two service lines, its buses. Line 111 and Line 70. All busses are CNG and there is a hydrogen cell bus. Program EM -1.2.d As appropriate, incorporate LED or other energy-efficient lighting in signals and lights throughout the City. Implemented. Program EM -1.2.e Explore opportunities to provide a CNG and other alternate fuel fueling station in the City. City has installed 20 electric vehicle charging stations installed city wide, and is exploring a grant that would allow the installation of additional charging stations. Program EM -1.2.f Implement, as appropriate, energy-efficient improvements in City buildings and facilities using Energy CIP - 201313 - Citywide Preventative Maintenance Plan Improvements - Phase II is meant Efficiency Conservation Block Grant or similar funds. to install newer systems to more energy efficient resulting in energy cost reductions. Goal EM -2 The conservation and thoughtful management of local mineral deposits to assure the long-term viability of limited resources. Policy EM -2.1 Preserve mineral resources identifed by the Department of Mines and Geology to the greatest extend No activity possible. Review and amend the Zoning Ordinanace as appropriate to require that mineral extraction occuring in the Program EM -2.1.b city be subject to the requirements of the California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA), and the Section 16.02.010 provides for this City's Zoning procedures. 29 46 30 47 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Policy/Program Description Goal Bio -1 The protection and preservation of native and environmentally significant biological resources and their habitats. Policy Bio -1.1 Continue to implement the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). Enforced by the City through building permits. Program Bio -1.1.a Building permits shall not be issued for projects required to pay the MSHCP local development mitigation fee until Enforced by the City through building permits. such time as the fee has been paid to the City. For lands identifed by the MSHCP as slated for conservation within the City, the Planning Department will refer Program Bio -1.1.b land owners and developers to the Coachella Valley Association of Government and/or Coachella Valley Ongoing as development projects come in. Conservation Commission for guidance and permitting assistance. Program Bio -1.2.c Prior to the issuance of any ground disturbing permit for fallow lands outside Conservation areas, the City will Enforced through CEQA process. require a protocol compliant survey for burrowing owl. Policy Bio -1.3 Publicly owned conservation lands, including those for the MSHCP, shall be designated as Open Space on the Currently designated as such. Land Use Map. Policy Bio -1.4 Comply with the requirements of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) Enforced through CEQA process. Throughout the City, prior to the removal of vegetation on development site between March and August, a Program Bio -1.4.a qualified biologist shall determine wheter any bird nests or young occur on the site, and if they occur, provide Enforced through CEQA process. mitigation measures compliant with the MBTA. Comply with the regulatory requirements of the California Department of Fish and Game, the US Army Corps of Policy Bio -1.5 Engineers, and the Regional Water Quality Control Board as they relate to "waters of the State of California" Enforced through CEQA process. and/or "waters of the United States." Program Bio -1.5.a Prior to the initiation of any project within any defined blueline stream as identifed on Exhibit III -3, the City will Enforced through CEQA process. require that consultation and/or permitting by CDFG be demonstrated in writing. Policy Bio -1.6 Native desert plant materials should be incorporated into new development project to the greatest extent possible. Enforced through landscape plan checks. Invasive, non-native species shall be discouraged. Policy Bio -1.7 Sensitive habitat areas, including conservation areas for the MSHCP, should be buffered from urban development Enforced through CEQA process. to the greatest extent possible. Program Bio -1.7.a Use zoning standards and the design review process to assure that adequate buffers are provided in Enforced through CEQA process. environmentally sensitve areas. 30 47 31 48 CULTURAL RESOURCES Policy/Program Description Goal CUL -1 The protection of significant archaeological, historic, and paleontological resources which occur in the City. Policy CUL -1.1 All reasonable efforts should be made to identify archaeological and historic resources in the City. Ongoing. Enforced through CEQA process. Any development application for a vacant site, or a site previously or currently used for agricultural purposes, Program CUL -1.1.a shall be accompanied by a Phase I archaeological and/or historic analysis conducted by a qualified archaeologist. Ongoing. Enforced through CEQA process. Such analysis shall be paid for by the project proponent. Program CUL -1.1.b City staff will maintain open channels of consultation with local Native American tribes, the Eastern Information Ongoing. Enforced through CEQA process, SB18 and AB52. Center at the University of California, Riverside, the Historical Society, and the Coachella Valley History Museum. Program CUL -1.1c City staff shall maintain a database of known prehistoric resources in the City. No Activity Program CUL -1.1.d The City shall update its historic inventory at a minimum of every 10 years, subject to available funding. Ongoing. Historic inventory completed in 2023. Policy CUL -1.2 Assure that significant identified archaeological and historic resources are protected. Ongoing. Enforced through CEQA process. Program CUL -1.2.a The City will be proactive in the protection of archaeological and historic resource preservation funding, including No Activity, City is not a Certified Local Government. regional, state and federal funds. Program CUL -1.2.b Consider the use of all potential sources of funding for archaeological and historic resource preservation funding, No Activity, City is not a Certified Local Government. including regional, state and federal funds. Program CUL -1.2.c Encourage owners of qualified historic buildings to take advantage of tax credits and other programs for the Case-by-case preservation and restoration of historic structures. Program CUL -1.2.d Continue to implement the Historic Preservation Ordinance. Complete and ongoing. Historic preservation ordinance amended in 2016. Policy CUL -1.3 Educate the public about the City's history and paleontology. Ongoing. The La Quinta Museum hosts historical programs Program CUL -1.3.a Encourage property owners and others to nominate qualified properties to the City's historic inventory. Case-by-case Program CUL -1.3.b Continue to support efforts at curation and exhibition of the City's history. Ongoing. Implemented by La Quinta Museum. City sponsors a permanent exhibit of theCity's History at City Hall beginning in 2017. Program CUL -1.3.c Consider expanding collections to include paleontological resources. Ongoing. Implemented by La Quinta Museum. Program CUL -1.3.d Encourage the Desert Sands and Coachella Unified School Districts to include local history and tribal history in No Activity the community. Policy CUL -1.4 Make all reasonable efforts to identify paleontological resources in the City. Ongoing. Enforced through CEQA process on a case by case basis. 31 48 Program CUL -1.4.a Any development application for a vacant site located on soils identified as Lake Cahuilla Beds or Pleistocene Ongoing. Enforced through CEQA process. shall be accompanied by a Phase I paleontogical analysis conducted by a qualified geologist or paleontologist. As part of the geotechnical analysis conducted for grading and building permits, soil borings shall be examined by Ongoing. Conditions of Approval will be required for development projects that require Program CUL -1.4.b a qualified geologist or paleontologist to assure that no Pleistone or older soils occur at depth in areas to be soil borings for geotechnical analysis to be examined by qualified geologists or excavated. Monitoring shall be required if Pleistone or older soils will be impacted by excavations. paleontologists. Policy CUL -1.5 All reasonable efforts should be made to preserve paleontological resources in the City. Ongoing. Enforced through CEQA process. Program CUL -1.5.a Significant paleontological resources identified on a site shall be professionally collected, catalogued and Ongoing. Enforced through CEQA process. deposited with a recognized repository. 32 49 33 50 WATER RESOURCES Policy/Program Description Goal WRA The efficient use and conservation of resources. Policy WR -1.1 Support the Coachella Valley Water District in its efforts to supply adequate domestic water to residents and Ongoing. Continue coordination with CVWD businesses. Program WR -1.1.a The City shall continue to implement its Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance and Building Codes, and update Ongoing. Water efficient landscape ordinance updated in 2016. Implemented with them as needed to meet or exceed State standards for water efficiency and conservation. new or revised landscape plans. Program WR -1.1.b Continue to work with CVWD to implement independent and joint programs, rebates, and discounts that promote No activity. No resources available to supplement CVWD rebate programs. water conservation. Policy WR -1.2 Support the Coachella Valley Water District in its efforts to recharge the aquifer. Ongoing. Continue coordination with CVWD Program WR -1.2.a Support CVWD's efforts to increase recharge at its La Quinta facility and elsewhere in its district. Ongoing. Continue coordination with CVWD Work with CVWD to implement new or improved recharging techniques in golf course and lake design, turf and CVWD continues to expand tertiary treatment. Project approvals limit water feature Program WR -1.2.b agricultural irrigation recharging techniques in golf course and lake design, turf and agricultural irrigation methods, and similar high consumption uses. and the use of tertiary treated water for irrigation and other uses. Policy WR -1.3 Support the Coachella Valley Water District in its efforts to expand tertiary treated (i.e. reclaimed)water Ongoing. Continue coordination with CVWD distribution. Program WR -1.3.a Work with CVWD to provide tertiary treated water for future recreational facilities and landscaping irrigation to the Ongoing. Continue coordination with CVWD greatest extent possible. Policy WR -1.4 Protect stormwater from pollution and encourage its use to recharge the aquifer. Ongoing. City enforces NPDES requirements Program WR -1.4.a Implement federal, regional and local standards pertaining to the discharge and treatment of pollutants in surface Ongoing. City enforces NPDES requirements water for all development projects. Program WR -1.4.b Coordinate with CVWD in its review of projects which impact drainage channels. Ongoing. Continue coordination with CVWD Program WR -1.4.c Require on-site retention for new development projects to the greatest extent possible, to provide added recharge Ongoing. New developments are required to provide on-site retention. of the aquifer. Policy WR -1.5 Development within drainage areas and stormwater facilities shall be limited to recreational uses such as golf Ongoing. Watercourse or open space designation allow only for golf courses, lakes, courses, lakes, sports or play fields and similar uses. sports or play fields and similar uses. Policy WR -1.6 Encourage the use of permeable pavements in residential and commercial development projects. Case-by-case. Encouraged when development applications are submitted. 33 50 34 51 OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT Policy/Program Description Goal Preservation, conservation and management of the City's open space lands and scenic resources for enhanced recreational, environmental and _2� economic purposes. Policy OS -1.1 Identify and map lands suitable for preservation as passive and active open space. Ongoing. None identified beyond what is shown in GP Land Use Map. Program OS -1.1.a Identify lands suitable for preservation as natural open space on the General Plan Land Use map. Ongoing. None identified beyond what is shown in GP Land Use Map. Program OS -1.1.b Confer with adjoining communities and other responsible agencies to periodically review and update information Ongoing. Coordinated through CVAG on regional open space, and to coordinate preservation efforts. Policy OS -1.2 Continue to develop a comprehensive multi-purpose trails network to link open space areas. Interactive trail map in place. Participation in CV Link ongoing Program OS -1.2.a Coordinate with, and obtain approval from, local utility providers, including the Coachella Valley Water District, to Ongoing. CV Link plans under way on CVWD bank. use flood control and utility easements as a trails network which links open space and recreation areas. Program OS -1.2.b Explore opportunities for additional trails connectivity adjacent to and along watercourses, irrigation canals, and Ongoing. CV Link plans under way on CVWD bank. flood control improvements. The City shall encourage community involvement and volunteerism in open space maintenance and improvement Ongoing. City supports local programs that increase public awareness of the City's Policy OS -1.3 as a means to leverage local funds, improve open space and increase public awareness of the City's Open Space Open Space areas and support trail clean up activities. areas. Goal OS -2 Good stewardship of natural open space and preservation of open space areas. Policy OS -2.1 Unique and valuable biological resources should be preserved as open space, to the greatest extent practical. Ongoing. Implemented through the CEQA process. Policy OS -2.2 Where appropriate, geological hazard zones, including but not limited to earthquake fault lines, areas susceptible Ongoing. Implemented through the CEQA process. Site-specific geotechnical reports to liquefaction, floodways, and unstable slopes should be preserved as open space. required Policy OS -2.3 Encourage the preservation of open space in privately owned development projects. Ongoing. Implemented with individual development applications. Program OS -2.3.a Utilize flexible development standards, density incentives, and/or other means to encourage the provision of open Complete. Planned Unit Development entitlements requires Open Space. space in new planned developments. Goal OS -3 'Preservation of scenic resources as vital contributions to the City's economic health and overall quality of life. To the greatest extent possible, prohibit development on lands designated as open space which are elevated and Policy OS -3.1 visually prominent from adjacent developed areas or are located within or in close proximity to areas identified as Complete and ongoing. Implemented through the Hillside Preservation Ordinance. critical wildlife habitat. Program OS -3.1.a Continue to implement the Hillside Preservation Ordinance. Ongoing. City legally required to enforce this ordinance. 34 51 Program OS -3.1.b Minimize the loss of open space resources. Ongoing. Implemented through the CEQA process. Policy OS -3.2 Any development that is permitted within areas designated as Open Space should minimize grading for structures Ongoing. Implemented through Hillside Preservation Ordinance. and access and should be visually subordinate to and compatible with surrounding landscape features. Policy OS -3.3 Explore and utilize a variety of measures to preserve privately owned properties within hillside and alluvial fan Ongoing. Implemented through Hillside Preservation Ordinance. areas, including private covenants, deed restrictions, and land transfers. Program OS -3.3.a Identify agencies and property owners which hold fee simple title to properties located in hillside and alluvial fan Ongoing. Implemented through Hillside Preservation Ordinance. areas, and encourage agreements which assure that such lands remain undeveloped in perpetuity. 35 52 36 53 NOISE Policy/Program Description Goal N-1 A healthful noise environment which complements the City's residential and resort character. Policy N-1.1 Noise standards in the City shall be consistent with the Community Noise and Land Use Compatibility scale Complete. Ordinance No. 550 was adopted on November 15, 2016. The amendment described in this Element. was implemented in order to comply with the General Plan 2035 EIR. Program N -1.1.a Propose to City Council an amendment to the Municipal Code (Section 9.100.210) to allow 65 dBA CNEL for Complete. Implemented by Ordinance No, 550. sensitive land uses. New residential development located adjacent to any roadway identified in Table IV -4 as having a building out Policy N-1.2 noise level in excess of 65 dBA shall continue to be required to submit a noise impact analysis in conjunction with Ongoing. Implemented through the CEQA process. the first Planning Department application, which demonstrates compliance with the Community Noise and Land Use Compatibility scale. New non-residential development located adjacent to existing residential development, sensitive receptors or Policy N-1.3 residentially designated land, shall be required to submit a noise impact analysis in conjunction with the first Ongoing. Implemented through the CEQA process. Planning Department application, which demonstrates that it will not significantly impact the adjacent residential development or residential land. Program N -1.3.a Provide accommodation for special events in the public interest, such as concerts and festivals, which may Ongoing. Enforced through Special Event Permit process. Applied to American temporarily exceed the maximum allowable decibel level. Express golf tournament and concerts, etc. Policy N-1.4 All Mixed Use projects shall be required to submit a noise impact analysis in conjunction with the first Planning Ongoing. Implemented through the CEQA process. Department application, which demonstrates compliance with the City's noise standards. Policy N-1.5 All noise impact analysis will include, at a minimum, short-term construction noise and noise generated by the Ongoing. Implemented through the CEQA process. daily operation of the project at build out. Policy N-1.6 The City may require remedial noise control plans and/or improvements for areas experiencing noise in excess of No activity. Not needed at this time. adopted City standards. Program N -1.6.a Remedial improvements will be included in the Capital Improvement Program. No activity Policy N-1.7 Noise impact analysis shall be included in all City Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and developer -required Ongoing. Implemented through CEQA process. roadway widening projects to demonstrate compliance with City noise standards. Policy N-1.8 Maintain a truck route plan restricting truck travel to arterial roadways. Ongoing. Enforced by Engineering Division 36 53 37 54 SOILS AND GEOLOGY Policy/Program Description Goal GEO-1 Protection of the residents' health and safety and of their property, from geologic and seismic hazards. Policy GEO-1.1 The City shall maintain and periodically update an information database and maps that identify local and regional The Building Division relies on the California Building Code and ASCE 7 for local and "ASCE geologic and seismic conditions. regional geologic and seismic conditions (Reference 7 Hazard Tool") Program GEO-1.1.a The City shall periodically confer with the California Division of Mines and Geology, Riverside County, neighboring No activity communities, and other appropriate agencies to improve and routinely update the database. The City shall continue to require that development in areas subject to rockfall, landslide, liquefaction and/or other Ongoing. Implemented through the CEQA process, by Building Codes and Public Policy GEO-1.2 geotechinical hazards described in this Element, prepare detailed geotechnical analyses that include mitigation Works Dept. review. measues that minimize such hazards. Policy GEO-1.3 The City shall require that development in areas subject to collapsible or expansive soils conduct soil sampling Ongoing. Implemented through the CEQA process, by Building Codes and Public and laboratory testing and implement mitigation measures that minimize such hazards. Works Dept. review. Program GEO-1.3.a The Building and Safety Department shall review and determine the adequacy of soils and/or other geotechnical Building Division reviews geotechnical reports in relation to structures per the most studies conducted for proposed projects and enforce the implementation of mitigation measures. current version of the California Building Code. Policy GEO-1.4 The City shall require that all new structures be built in accordance with the latest adopted version of the Building Ongoing. Enforced by Building Division. Code. Policy GEO-1.5 The City shall continue to require that structures that pose a safety threat due to inadequate seismic design are Ongoing, Case-by-case. retrofitted or removed from use, according to law. Policy GEO-1.6 The City shall coordinate and cooperate with public and quasi -public agencies to ensure that major utilities Ongoing. Enforced through EOP. continue to be functional in the event of a major earthquake. The City shall maintain working relationships and strategies between the Public Works Department, utility Program GEO-1.6.a providers, and other appropriate agencies to strengthen or relocate utility facilities and take other appropriate Ongoing. Enforced through EOP. measures to safeguard major utility distribution systems. 37 54 38 55 FLOODING 1 HYDROLOGY Policy/Program Description IM 9"TwStatus GOAL FH -1 Protection of the health, safety and welfare of the community from flooding and hydrological hazards. Policy FH -1.1 The City shall monitor and update its 2009 Master Drainage Plan every 5 years, or as needed, to reflect changes Public Works currently monitors in local and regional drainage and flood conditions. Policy FH -1.2 The City shall coordinate efforts to update floodplain mapping in all areas of the City, particularly those where Public Works currently monitors, recently updated maps in General Plan. potential flood impacts are not yet known. Program FH -1.2.a The City shall coordinate and cooperate with CVWD in the filing of FEMA applications to amend the Flood Implemented as development applications are submitted. Insurance Rate Maps, as necessary. Policy FH -1.3 The City shall continue to implement development standards that provide for a reduction in runoff from developed Implemented as development applications are submitted. lands and are consistent with local and regional stormwater management plans. Program FH -1.3.a New development shall continue to be required to construct on-site retention/detention basins and other Implemented as development applications are submitted. necessary stormwater management facilities that are capable of managing 100 -year stormwater flows. Policy FH -1.4 The City shall coordinate with CVWD regarding the implementation of measures which protect bridge crossings Continued coordination with CVWD. from the scouring and erosive effects of flooding. Program FH -1.4.a The Public Works Department will work with CVWD to inspect bridge crossings for scour damage during and after Continued coordination with CVWD. significant flooding events. Program FH -1.4.b The City shall coordinate with the appropriate state agencies to participate in the state's bridge scour inventory Public Works currently monitors and evaluation program. Policy FH -1.5 The City shall coordinate with CVWD to minimize the potential for the occurrence of inundation from levee or water Continued coordination with CVWD. tank failure, including seismically induced inundation. The City shall annually request a status update from the Coachella Valley Water District of their monitoring of the Program FH -1.5.a structural safety of the levees around Lake Cahuilla and along the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel and the Continued coordination with CVWD. La Quinta Evacuation Channel. The City shall annually request a status update from the Coachella Valley Water District of their monitoring of the Program FH -1.5.b structural integrity of above -ground water tanks and reservoirs, and where needed, the implementation of bracing Continued coordination with CVWD. techniques to minimize potential structural damage and/or failure. Major drainage facilities, including debris basins, retention/detention basins, and flood control facilities shall Policy FH -1.6 provide for the enhancement of wildlife habitat and community open space to the greatest extent feasible, while Ongoing, reviewed with development projects. still maintaining their functional qualities. Policy FH -1.7 New critical facilities shall not be constructed within the boundaries of the 100 -year flood plain. Village Master Plan of Drainage updated in 2016-2017. 38 55 Policy FH -1.8 Development within drainage areas and stormwater facilities shall be limited to recreational uses such as golf Watercourse or open space designation allow only for golf courses, lakes, sports or courses, lakes, sports or play fields, and similar uses. play fields and similar uses. Policy FH -1.9 The City shall periodically monitor and update, as needed, evacuation routes to ensure safe ingress and egress Implemented by Emergency Operations Plan for residents and emergency vehicles in the Cove and southern neighborhoods in the event of a major flood. Program FH -1.9.a The City shall provide maps and other information concerning evacuation routes to residents of the Cove, Ongoing. On g g' Riverside County Fire Department, Sheriff's Department and other appropriate agencies. 39 56 40 57 1 'DO 1 1 HAZARDOUS Policy/Program Description GOAL HAZ-1 Protection of residents from the potential impacts of hazardous and toxic materials. The storage, transport, use and disposal of hazardous materials shall comply with all City, County, State and Ongoing. Burrtec Waste & Recycling Services provides an a -waste disposal program Policy HAZ-1.1 federal standards. and the Riverside County 24-hour hotline provides the LQ residents with proper disposal facilities. Program HAZ-1.1.a Continue to coordinate with all appropriate agencies to assure that local, State and federal regulations are Ongoing. Coordinated through fire department enforced. Program HAZ-1.1.b Development plans for projects which may store, use or transport hazardous materials shall continue to be routed Ongoing. Implemented through the CEQA process. to the Fire Department and the Department of Environmental Health for review. Program HAZ-1.1.c The City's Emergency Services Division shall maintain a comprehensive inventory of all hazardous waste sites City and County of Riverside Environmental Health Hazardous Waste division keeps within the City, including underground fuel storage tanks. inventory. To the extent empowered, the City shall regulate the generation, delivery, use and storage of hazardous Ongoing. Implemented through Fire & Police, County Environmental Health. County Policy HAZ-1.2 materials. of Riverside Environmental Health Hazardous Waste division keeps inventory for City. Regulation happens at initial permitting process only, but not on regular basis. Program HAZ-1.2.a All facilities which produce, utilize, store or transport hazardous materials shall be constructed in strict Ongoing. Implemented through building plan checks conformance with all applicable Building and Fire Codes. Policy HAZ-1.3 Support Household Hazardous Waste disposal. Ongoing. coordinate with burrtec Program HAZ-1.3.a Continue to work with the County to assure regular household hazardous waste disposal events are held in and Regular events scheduled in cooperation with Burrtec, CVAG. around the City. Program HAZ-1.3.b Educate the City's residents on the proper disposal of household hazardous waste through the City's newsletter Ongoing. Burrtec provides an a -waste disposal program and the Riverside County 24 and by providing educational materials at City Hall. hour hotline provides La Quinta residents with proper disposal facilities. 40 57 41 58 Fire Hazards Policy/Program Description GOAL FIRE -1 Protection of the community and its property from the unreasonable risk of wildfire. Policy FIRE -1.1 The City shall minimize the exposure of the community and its property to the impacts of wildland and structural Ongoing. fires. The City shall require and enforce active vegetation management in the open space areas and urban areas. The Program FIRE -1.1.a City shall coordinate with the Fire Department and Homeowner Associations to ensure adequate maintenance of Ongoing. Code enforcement has an active weed abatement program. landscape and open areas and minimize potential fire hazard from overly dry or dead vegetation and debris. The City shall require future development in the vicinity of Moderate or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones to Program FIRE -1.2.a comply with Riverside County Fire Department safety recommendations for fuel modification plans and Ongoing with review of development applications. clearance/defensible space around property. Program FIRE -1.3.a The City shall adhere to the guidelines set forth in the County of Riverside Multi -Jurisdictional Local Hazard Ongoing. Mitigation Plan and the City's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Through the City's existing partnership with HERO and Ygrene, the City shall disseminate information on use of Program FIRE -1.4.a metal or tile roofing, minimum of dual -pane windows, and fire retardant materials that reduce potential risk and Ongoing. damage in a fire event. 41 58 42 59 CLIMATE CHANGE Policy/Program Description GOAL CLI -1 Protection of the health, safety and welfare of the community through building adaptation and resiliency to climate change. The City shall identify and assess population vulnerabilities to the Ongoing, planned completion with 2028 LHMP. Policy CLI -1.1 impacts of climate change and related hazards in the City. The City shall incorporate a full vulnerability assessment in its next update of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Program CLI -1.1.a (LHMP) according to Phase 2 of the California Adaptation Planning Guide. Information should be gathered during Ongoing, planned completion with 2028 LHMP. annual monitoring and update of the LHMP in this five year cycle. Program CLI -1.1.b The City shall review and circulate findings of the vulnerability assessment with applicable City departments to carry Ongoing during LHMP preparation and subsequent updates. out necessary actions to protect the vulnerable populations, assets, and functions. Policy CLI -1.2 The City shall develop new strategies, or modify and update existing strategies within its regulatory capabilities in Ongoing response to the impacts of climate change and related hazards. The City shall review the latest publications and regulations on climate change adaptation to inform future policy Program CLI -1.2.a making, including maintenance of the Emergency Operations Plan, Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update, and Ongoing General Plan/Specific Plans and updates. During development review process, avoid new development that increase the risk to climate -related hazards, or Program CLI -1.2.b redevelopment that worsens the existing vulnerability as identified in the LHMP, General Plan, CEQA or other Ongoing with development review process. regulatory documents. Policy CLI -1.3 The City shall conduct effective communication on climate change adaptation to reach all segments of the Ongoing community and encourage active participation at all levels. Consider disseminating current information and/or key updates on climate change adaptation on the City website Program CLI -1.3.a such as under Local Resources, during the annual community workshop, and other local events including farmer's Ongoing market. Program CLI -1.3.b Ensure a sound and effective emergency communication system as planned in the LHMP and Emergency Ongoing, City uses text platform such as Nixle to disseminate information regarding Operations Plan, and consider new media streams such as widely used mobile applications by the community. emergencies. 42 59 43 60 EMERGENCY SERVICES Policy/Program lk Description VAL ES -1 An effective and comprehensive response to all emergency service needs. Policy ES -1.1 The City shall continue to work with the Riverside County Fire Department to accurately forecast future needs and Ongoing. Fire Department participates in project review with City staff for provide adequate and timely expansion of services and facilities based on service capabilities and response times. development projects. Program ES -1.1.a Maintain the Fire Facilities component of the City's Development Impact Fee to assure that new development pays Ongoing. Currently enforced. its fair share of future fire stations. Policy ES -1.2 New development proposals shall continue to be routed to the Fire Department to assure that project access and Ongoing. Fire Department participates in project review. design provide for maximum fire and life safety. Policy ES -1.3 The City shall continue to work with the Fire Department to maintain or improve the current ISO rating in order to Fire Department coordinates fire rating with ISO, based on facilities and response reduce insurance premiums for City residents and businesses. times. Policy ES- 1.4 The City shall coordinate with adjacent jurisdictions to consider joint funding of fire facilities based upon service Complete and ongoing. Existing reciprocal agreements in place area. Policy ES -1.5 The City shall continue to work with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department to accurately forecast future needs Ongoing. City does this on an annual basis and with new development proposals. and provide adequate and timely expansion of services and facilities. New development proposals shall continue to be routed to the Police Department to assure that project access Policy ES -1.6 and design provide for defensible space and maximum crime prevention while maintaining City design standards Ongoing. Police Department participates in project review. and codes. Policy ES -1.7 The City shall coordinate with the Sheriff's Department to assure that community-based policing and community Ongoing. Part of contract review with sheriff. A community service officer is programs that encourage resident participation are implemented to the greatest extent possible. contracted for this purpose. The City should maintain an emergency response program consistent with State law, and coordinate with Ongoing. Enforced by the EOC, quarterly Operational Area Planning Committee Policy ES -1.8 surrounding cities, Riverside County and other emergency service providers. Meetings, and bi-monthly Riverside County Emergency Managers Association meetings. Program ES -1.8.a Periodically review and update the Emergency Operations Plan to address the City's growth in population and Ongoing. Implemented by Public Safety Department. built environment, as well as new emergency response techniques. Coordinate all emergency preparedness and response plans with neighboring cities, the County of Riverside, local Ongoing, City coordinates with Cal OES now instead of CaIEMA. Enforced by the Program ES -1.8.b Agency y(CaIEMA . ) health careroviders and utilityors, and the California EmergencyManagementA p purveyors, EOC, quarterly Operational Area Planning Committee Meetings, and bi-monthly Riverside County Emergency Managers Association meetings. Program ES -1.8.c Continue coordinated training for City Emergency Response Team members, Community Emergency Response Ongoing. Continued training at City. The basic 20 hour FEMA CERT training course Team (CERT) volunteers, and related response agency personnel. is offered year round thru County of Riverside Emergency Management Dept. 43 60 Policy ES -1.9 Critical facilities, such as police and fire stations, hospitals and clinics, schools and utility substations, should be Complete. General Plan Land Use Map implements this. sited away from identified hazard areas. Program ES -1.9.a Review and amend, as appropriate, development regulations to ensure critical facilities are not located in an area Case-by-case identified in the General Plan as a hazard area. Policy ES -1.10 The City should provide education programs and literature to its residents, business people and property owners Ongoing. Public Safety Department is responsible for this. on earthquake preparedness, fire safety, flooding hazards and other emergencies. Maintain and distribute emergency preparedness information and handouts at City Hall, the Senior Center and Program ES -1.10.a Library, and at community events. Additionally, the City's website and other media resources shall be utilized to Ongoing. Public Safety Department provides information and training to the public. inform and educate residents and business owners on emergency preparedness matters. The Emergency Services Division will continue to coordinate city-wide emergency response exercises as Ongoing. Continued training at City. The basic 20 hour FEMA CERT training course Program ES -1.10.b appropriate, as well as training programs for City staff and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is offered year round thru County of Riverside Emergency Management Dept. volunteers, and will publicize training sessions to City residents and business owners. 44 61 45 62 WATER, SEWER, & UTILITIES Policy/Program 0 J Description VAL UTLA M'D.—omestic water facilities and services which adequately serve the existing and long-term The City should coordinate with the Coachella Valley Water District to assure that sufficient water supplies are needs of the City. Ongoing. CVWD participates in project review. Policy UTL-1.1 available to sustain current and future development. Work with the Coachella Valley Water District to expand the availability of tertiary treated water, non -potable canal Ongoing. CVWD continues to expand tertiary treatment. Project approvals limit water Program UTL-1.1.a water, and encourage its use for landscape irrigation purposes, especially for irrigating golf courses and other features and similar high consumption uses. large landscaped areas. Continue to work with CVWD on water conservation programs (such as landscaping conversion and smart Ongoing. Water efficient landscaping ordinance; building code requirements. All Program UTL-1.1.b irrigation control) to reduce domestic water use, which will result in the need for fewer domestic water facilities and landscape plans must be approved by CVWD. Water efficiency certification is services to adequately serve the existing and long-term needs of the City. required of landscape businesses. Ongoing. Water efficient landscaping ordinance; building code requirements. All Policy UTL-1.2 The City should encourage the conservation of water. landscape plans must be approved by CVWD. Water efficiency certification is required of landscape businesses. Program UTL-1.2.a Develop programs, both in conjunction with the Coachella Valley Water District and independently, to allow and No Activity. Limited resources to support these programs. encourage the retrofitting of existing water -intensive appliances and irrigation systems in existing development. City and private sector development projects shall implement water efficient landscaping plans which meet or Ongoing. Water efficient landscaping ordinance; building code requirements. All Program UTL-1.2.b exceed current water efficiency standards. landscape plans must be approved by CVWD. Water efficiency certification is required of landscape businesses. Policy UTL-1.3 New development shall reduce its projected water consumption rates over "business -as -usual" consumption rates. Ongoing. Water efficient landscape ordinance requires water efficiency. Review and amend Development Standards to require that all new development demonstrate a reduction of Policy UTL-1.4 domestic water consumption equivalent to, or exceeding, the CalGreen Tier One standards in effect at the time of Ongoing. Water efficient landscape ordinance requires water efficiency. development. GOAL UTL-2 Sanitary sewer facilities and services which adequately serve the existing and long-term needs of the City. Policy UTL-2.1 All new development should be required to connect to sanitary sewer service. Ongoing. This is a requirement. Review and amend Development Standards and Review Procedures to ensure coordination with the Coachella Ongoing. All new projects located in proximity to sewer are required to connect or Program UTL-2.1.a Valley Water District and assurance that existing sewer service along with the extension of sewer service is expand sewer systems in order to be part of the exisiting sewer system. capable of meeting the needs of current and forecasted development. 45 62 46 63 All new projects located in proximity to sewer are required to connect or expand Policy UTL-2.2 Septic systems for the treatment of sewage should be replaced with sanitary sewer service throughout the City. sewer systems in order to be part of the exisiting sewer system. Continued coordination with CVWD regarding status of septic tanks. Coordinate with the Coachella Valley Water District and encourage the elimination of septic systems where they All new projects located in proximity to sewer are required to connect or expand Program UTL-2.2.a occur within the City. sewer systems in order to be part of the exisiting sewer system. Continued coordination with CVWD regarding status of septic tanks. 46 63 47 64 PUBLIC FACILITIES Policy/Program Description GOAL PF -1 Public facilities and services that are available, adequate and convenient to all City residents. Policy PF -1.1 The City shall expand or modify municipal services to meet the needs of the community. Ongoing. Annually with City Budget. Policy PF -1.2 Periodically evaluate the demand for municipal services and facilities, and include construction and expansion of Ongoing. Implemented through DIF and CIP. Annually with City Budget these facilities to assure timely completion. Program PF -1.2.a The City will annually review municipal facilities as part of its Capital Improvement Program planning. Ongoing. CIP updated annually. Policy PF -1.3 The City shall identify all viable financing mechanisms for the funding of construction, maintenance and operation Ongoing. Implemented for each CIP project. of municipal facilities. Program PF -1.3.a The Development Impact Fee program shall be monitored regularly to assure it is providing current and effective Ongoing. DIF update scheduled for this year. funding contributions to the City. Policy PF -1.4 The design and construction of municipal facilities shall comply with all the processes and development standards Ongoing. Implemented as projects are constructed. that apply to privately constructed facilities. Policy PF -1.5 The City shall continue to coordinate with the County of Riverside to assure that library facilities and services are Ongoing. Community Resources Department regularly coordinates with the library. expanded as demand warrants. Policy PF -1.6 The City shall coordinate with the Desert Sands and Coachella Valley Unified School Districts and encourage the Ongoing. Community Resources coordinates with school districts. Districts to plan for and construct new schools to meet demand. Program PF -1.6.a g Development proposals will continue to be routed to the appropriate District for review and comment early in the Ongoing. School Districts are provided project plans and opportunity to comment. g g' p p J p pp y planning and entitlement process. Program PF -1.6.b The City shall continue to support the payment of school impact fees by all eligible new development projects. Ongoing. School fees must be paid prior to building permit issuance. Program PF -1.6.c The City shall modify the Land Use Map to show new school facilities as Major Community Facilities as new Ongoing. Included in Land Use Map. schools are developed. The City shall continue to explore the potential for the joint purchase or use of recreational facilities with the Policy PF -1.7 Desert Sands and Coachella Valley Unified School Districts, as well as the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park Ongoing. District. 47 64 ATTACHMENT 3 CITY OF LA QUINTA - HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT 2023 CALENDAR YEAR The Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR) was prepared to identify the City's progress in satisfying its share of the regional housing needs and Housing Element programs. This report was prepared to be consistent with the guidelines by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The APR includes the following information: 1. Housing Development Applications Submitted (Table 1) a. Includes data on housing units and developments for which an application was submitted and deemed complete during the 2023 Calendar Year; b. Applications are for discretionary entitlements or building permits. Table 1 2023 Housing Development Applications Submitted Total Number of 7 Units *Entitlement project applications received in 2023 include the following: 1. McQuaid Studio — 5 units 2. Andalusia — 64 units 3. The Fountains of La Quinta — 20 units 2. Annual Building Activity Report Summary (Table 2) a. Includes data for very low, low, moderate and above moderate -income housing and mixed -income projects; b. Includes data on net new housing units and developments that have received an entitlement, building permit, or certificate of occupancy during the 2023 Calendar Year. 65 Table 2 2023 Annual Building Activity Report Summary 3. Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress (Table 3) a. Provides a summary of permitting activity in the current planning cycle (2022- 2029); b. Includes permitting activity, by affordability, for the 2023 Calendar Year. The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) prepared a Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) to identify the housing needs for each jurisdiction within the SCAG region. SCAG, through the RHNA process, assigned La Quinta a share of the region's new housing units that should be constructed in the 2022-2029 planning period to satisfy regional housing needs. SCAG determined the City's share of RHNA to be 1,530 units. Table 3 City's Progress in Meeting its Share of RHNA for Period 2022-2029 54� 0 •:• 4. Sites Identified or Rezoned to Accommodate Shortfall Housing Need and No Net Loss Law a. Includes information regarding a shortfall of housing sites identified in the housing element, an unaccommodated need of sites or identification of additional sites or is identifying additional sites required by No Net Loss law pursuant to Government Code Section 65863; b. There is no shortfall of sites identified in the Housing Element. An amendment to the Housing Element was reviewed and approved by HCD in February 2024 which added three sites to the inventory. These have already been reported to HCD and since there is no pending net loss, there is no need to identify sites in this report. 5. Program implementation Status a. Includes status/progress of housing element program and policy implementation; b. This information is included in Attachment 2. 6. Commercial Development Bonus Approved a. Pertains to commercial development that has agreed to contribute affordable housing through a joint project or two separate projects encompassing affordable housing where a development bonus has been implemented through an agreement with the City; b. The City does not have any projects in this category to report for Calendar Year 2023. 7. Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired for Alternative Adequate Sites (Optional report) a. May be used to report units that have been substantially rehabilitated, converted from non -affordable to affordable by acquisition, and preserved, including mobilehome park preservation, if any; b. The City does not have any projects in this category to report for Calendar Year 2023. 8. Multifamily Units Converted to Moderate Income a. May be used to report multifamily units that have been converted to deed restricted moderate income housing to receive RHNA credit. b. The City does not have any projects in this category to report for Calendar Year 2023. 9. Locally Owned Lands from the Housing Element Sites Inventory a. Cities are required to include a listing of sites owned by the locality that were included in the housing element sites inventory and were sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of during the reporting year; 67 b. The City has no such sites. 10. Locally Owned Surplus Sites a. Cities are required to create an inventory of surplus lands and all lands in excess of its foreseeable needs, if any, located in all urbanized areas and urban clusters, as designated by the United States Census Bureau, within the jurisdiction of the city that the city or any of its departments, agencies, or authorities owns or controls; b. Four parcels at La Fonda and Desert Club Drive are included on the surplus land inventory. 11. Lot Splits Applied For or Units Constructed (SB9) a. Cities are required to report how many units were approved, permitted or constructed pursuant to SB9 (2021) which requires the city to ministerially approve either or both of the following: i. A housing development of no more than two units (duplex) in a single- family zone. ii. The subdivision of a parcel zoned for residential use, into two approximately equal parcels (lot split), as specified. b. The City has no such units to report for Calendar Year 2023. 12. Student Housing Development with a Density Bonus Approved a. Student housing developments meeting the following requirements are to be reported: i. Twenty percent of the total units for lower income students in a student housing development that meets the following requirements: 1. All units in the student housing development will be used exclusively for undergraduate, graduate, or professional students enrolled full time at an institution of higher education accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges or the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. The developer shall, as a condition of receiving a certificate of occupancy, provide evidence to the city, county, or city and county that the developer has entered into an operating agreement or master lease with one or more institutions of higher education for the institution or institutions to occupy all units of the student housing development with students from that institution or institutions. 2. The applicable 20 -percent units will be used for lower income students. 3. The rent provided in the applicable units of the development for lower income students shall be calculated at 30 percent of 65 percent of the area median income for a single -room occupancy unit type. 4. The development will provide priority for the applicable affordable units for lower income students experiencing homelessness. A homeless service provider, as defined in paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Section 103577 of the Health and Safety Code, or institution of higher education that has knowledge of a person's homeless status may verify a person's status as homeless for purposes of this subclause. b. The City has no such units to report for Calendar Year 2023. 13. Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Reporting a. Recipients of LEAP grants shall annually report on the status of proposed uses on those funds; b. A breakdown and status of those funds are as follows: i. Housing Element Update Consultation ($70,000) — Task Complete; ii. Rezoning/Upzoning Analysis ($40,000) — Task Currently Ongoing; iii. Sample Site Planning Affordable Housing ($40,000) — Task Currently Ongoing. ATTACHMENT 4 Table II -50 Vacant Land Inventory Map Key APN Acres Existing GP Existing Zoning Projected Density Projected Yield Very Low, Low and Moderate Income Sites 1 646-070-016 13.84 MHDR RMH (AHO) 20 280 770156007 0.23 VC VC 14 4 2 770156010 0.39 VC VC 14 5 770181oog 0.36 I VC I VC 14 5 773078005 0.11 MC/VC MC/VC 14 1 773078006 0.11 MC/VC MC/VC 14 1 3 (City Owned) 773078007 0.11 MC/VC MC/VC 14 1 773078016 0.12 MC/VC MC/VC 14 2 773078017 0.12 MC/VC MC/VC 14 2 773078034 1.11 MC/VC MC/VC 14 15 4 77004012 7.6 MHDR RMH 9 64 5 (City Owned) 600030018 5.1 CG CR(AHO) 36 180 6** 609051002 4.78 MHDR RM 12 57 7 604-032-042 1.88 MHDR RMH 12 22 O(ned) 600-030-010 2112gf MHDR RMH 19 52 F-9 600-390-024 15.14 CG CP/CR 18 273 600080001 I 0.19 I MHDR I RM I 10 I 2 600080002 0.19 MHDR RM 10 2 600080003 0.19 MHDR RM 10 2 10* 600080004 0.19 MHDR RM 10 2 600080005 0.19 MHDR RM 10 2 600080006 0.19 MHDR RM 10 2 600080007 0.19 MHDR RM 10 2 600080008 0.19 MHDR RM 10 2 600080009 0.21 MHDR RM 10 2 600080041 2.4 MHDR RM 10 24 11 643-020-025 4.81 CG CR 26 126 12* 600340050 4.46 MHDR RM 8 36 600340051 13.01 MHDR RM 8 104 13 (City Owned) 600-020-057 6.42 CG CR 18 116 Total Very Low, Low and Moderate Income Sites 1,373 *Moderate income site **Site 6, listed above in this inventory of sites, is the "substitute" Site 6 considered and approved by the La Quinta City Council during its November 21, 2023, public hearing on General Plan Amendment 2022-0002 related to the La Quinta Village Apartments project; Applicant: Irwin Partners Architects Table II -50 Vacant Land Inventory Map Key APN Acres Existing GP Existing Zoning Projected Density Projected Yield Above Moderate Income Sites Acres Existing GP Existing Zoning Projected Density Projected Yield 15 Various 40.76 LDR/OS-R RVL/PR 3 go 16 Various 37.43 LDR RL/PR 3 60 17 Various 29.56 LDR RL 3 94 18 Various 20.72 LDR RL 3 57 19 Various 33.07 LDR RL 3 85 20 Various 28.76 LDR RL 3 70 Total Above Moderate Sites 456 Total All Sites 1,829 71 4V �N 10 iin in 1� N 1 7m i i 1 l 8_ lop :, , y INS r,x. 13 L 12V 1 Q � i Lu ' is i w ix 3 54th AVE. 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' Upd.led 11.21.2023 0 0.5 1 2 Mel F, 1 City o1 La Quinta General Plan L JTERRA NOVA' Inventory Map KANN"4 FO8P11CK INC La Qulreta!, Ca l i fom is EdM 11-25 152 72 POWERPOINTS PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 12, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting March 12, 2024 5:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting March 12, 2024 131 — 2023 General Plan and Housing Annual Reports _ 1 f Background • California requires cities and counties adopt General Plans — "Blueprint" for future growth • Seven elements required — Land use, Circulation, Conservation, Noise, Open space, Safety, and Housing • La Quinta General Plan adopted February 19, 2013 LQ General Plan Chapters • Community Development • Natural Resources • Environmental Hazards • Public Infrastructure and Services Implementation • Implementation of goals, policies and programs • Such efforts include: — Highway 111 planning — Sphere of Influence study — Cultural Campus project — Pavement management Housing Element • 6t" Cycle adopted 2022 • Required in General Plans to address community housing needs • Must include programs that provide opportunities for, and not unduly constrain, housing development Housing Element • Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) determines regional housing allocation in coordination with Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) • SCAG is responsible for allocating housing need within the region — Regional Housing Need Allocation Plan (RHNA) 2022-2029 RHNA Progress PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 12, 2024 10 Recommendation Recommend that the City Council authorize submittal of the General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports to the Office of Planning and Research and State Department of Housing and Community Development. CALIFORNIA Planning Commission Meeting March 12, 2024 Project Updates Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan • Finalizing policies • Code being drafte • Transportation study session available to view Sphere of Influence • Study Session March 19 • Discussion to focus on • Property Taxes • Infrastructure • LAFCO Process 3 Travertine • 1,200 residential units • 100 hotel keys • Revision of approved plan • Final EIR being prepared Andalusia � • 64 single family homes • Seven models • In design review Calle Estado Mixed Use Project Commercial on gro 6 multifamily units above • In design review Jefferson Square Apartments • 88 multifamily units • Apartments and townhomes • In design review �,A� -- M Warui r As .v rr'. 1.311.`• + '_ �Ito , �eHersnn5^�.irareg .Z Dutch Broftoffee - i €_^ 1 Part+ f � N � 7 Fred ih'ar inl] MK?OCHIN[3 r- 10. -N Recently Approved Projects • La Quinta Villc- Apartments • Club at Coral I • Chick Fil A& Quick Quack Car Wash Projects Under Construction low CALIFORNIA