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2024 03 20 Council & B-C Joint Special Meeting— GEM of the DESERT NOTICE OF SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL AND BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES, AND TO THE CITY CLERK: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the La Quinta City Council, Boards, Commissions, and Committees is hereby called to be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at La Quinta Wellness Center located at 78450 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta, CA 92253 for the following purpose: STUDY SESSION 1. UPDATES ON CITY PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION OF CITY -RELATED MATTERS OF MUTUAL INTEREST Dated: March 12, 2024 Attest: MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk /s/ l inda Evans LINDA EVANS, Mayor DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Monika Radeva, City Clerk, do hereby declare that the foregoing notice for the Special Joint Meeting of the City Council, Boards, Commissions, and Committees of March 20, 2024 was posted on the outside entry to the Council Chamber at 78495 Calle Tampico, and on the bulletin board at 51321 Avenida Bermudas on March 12, 2024. v6tc MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk SPECIAL JOINT MEETING Page 1 of 1 MARCH 20, 2024 CITY COUNCIL, CITY BOARDS, & CITY COMMISSIONS SPECIAL NOTICE ta ax�fra — GEM of the DESERT — City Council agendas and staff reports are available on the City's web page: www.LaQuintaCA.gov SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES AGENDA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2024 AT 5:00 P.M. AT LA QUINTA WELLNESS CENTER 78450 AVENIDA LA FONDA, LA QUINTA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL COUNCIL: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, McGarrey, Pena, Sanchez, Mayor Evans ROLL CALL FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMISSION: Commissioners Anderson, Batavick, Kiehl, Mast, Mills, Way, and Chairperson Dorsey ROLL CALL PLANNING COMMISSION: Commissioners Caldwell, Guerrero, Hassett, Hernandez, McCune, Tyerman, and Chairperson Nieto ROLL CALL HOUSING COMMISSION: Commissioners Casto, Gaeta-Mejia, Pacheco, Paltin, and Chairperson Chapman ROLL CALL COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION: Commissioners Blakeley, Chiapperini, Gordon, Shelton, and Chairperson Biondi ROLL CALL CONSTRUCTION APPEALS BOARD: Board Members Edwards, Leonhard, Morris, and Venuti (one vacancy) ROLL CALL COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Trustee Pena ROLL CALL PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT COMMISSION: Commissioner Hughes ROLL CALL IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT ENERGY CONSUMERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Committee Members McGarrey and McKinney ROLL CALL IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT COACHELLA VALLEY ENERGY COMMISSION: Commissioner Evans AGENDA Page 1 of 3 MARCH 20, 2024 CITY COUNCIL, CITY BOARDS, & CITY COMMISSIONS SPECIAL JOINT MEETING ROLL CALL COACHELLA VALLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION — TRAILS MANAGEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE: VACANT CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE STUDY SESSION UPDATES ON CITY PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION OF CITY -RELATED MATTERS OF MUTUAL INTEREST PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA At this time, members of the public may address the City Council on any matter not listed on the agenda. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit your comments to three Q3 minutes. The City Council 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)]. COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS' ITEMS ADJOURNMENT ********************************* The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on April 2, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Monika Radeva, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the La Quinta City Council special meeting was posted on the City's website, near the entrance to the Council Chamber at 78495 Calle Tampico and the bulletin board at the La Quinta Cove Post Office on March 12, 2024. DATED: March 12, 2024 MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California AGENDA Page 2 of 3 MARCH 20, 2024 CITY COUNCIL, CITY BOARDS, & CITY COMMISSIONS SPECIAL JOINT MEETING Public Notices • Agenda packet materials are available for public inspection: 1) at the Clerk's Office at La Quinta City Hall, located at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California 92253; and 2) on the City's website at www.laquintaca.gov/councilagendas, in accordance with the Brown Act [Government Code § 54957.5; AB 2647 (Stats. 2022, Ch. 971)]. The La Quinta Wellness Center is handicapped accessible. If special equipment is needed for the hearing impaired, please call the City Clerk's office at (760) 777-7123, 24-hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations will be made. If background material is to be presented to the City Council during a City Council meeting, please be advised that 15 copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be supplied to the City Clerk for distribution. It is requested that this takes place prior to the beginning of the meeting. AGENDA Page 3 of 3 MARCH 20, 2024 CITY COUNCIL, CITY BOARDS, & CITY COMMISSIONS SPECIAL JOINT MEETING POWER POINTS SPECIAL JOINT MEETING CITY COUNCIL, CITY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS MARCH 20,2024 Special Joint Meeting City Council, Boards, &Commissions March 20, 2024 L � s. ,to_ . s•-ram__ r� •�'� �..�' �, �. - �.. �+.r ..� Pledge of Allegiance 3/21/2024 Welcome March 20, 2024 5� e "e CALL 2024 Community Workshop Projects & Priorities • Strategic Plan • Create a Mission Statement • Core Values • Focus Areas 2024 Community Workshop Finance I Nlka ,r CA' Finance -Accomplishments • Adopted balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget • Awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association for FY 2021 /22 • Completion of the Measure G Annual Report for FY 2022/23 • Monitored and proactively addressed long-term pension obligations • Maintained strong reserve levels, fully funded to policy targets Finance — Future Projects • Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget • Implement new models for long-range financial planning to provide stability to the City through prudent management of financial resources • Utilize current and emerging technology tools to improve financial transparency and engagement through ease of access to financial information • Monitor fiscal impacts and federally reimbursable expense related to Tropical Storm Hilary • Review current policies and procedures for all areas of Finance and revise as necessary Financial Advisory Commission -• �-- tea..,. �� � r b C;ALI Financial Advisory Commission • Meetings: Quarterly • Time: 4 p.m. • Location: Council Chamber • Commissioners: Keith Dorsey, Chairperson Brian Anderson, Vice Chair Ellen Way Geoffrey Kiehl George Batavick fth— Shelley Mast W. Richard Mills FAC -Roles &Responsibilities • Annual review & reporting of Measure G Sales Tax • Revenue oversight of annual audit of City's financial statement & internal controls • Oversight of City's investments & various financial reports • Other finance -related tasks as needed or directed Public Safety Public Safety -Accomplishments • Had a safe 2023 event cycle, starting with the American Express Tournament, two Art Celebrations, Indian Wells Tennis Tournament, Festival Season and Ironman. • Installed 69 FLOCK Cameras (Automated License Reader System) throughout the city. • Conducted a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class. Public Safety — Future Projects • Expand the number of Public Safety outreach events, through Neighborhood Watch, Emergency Services, Police and Fire. • Continue to provide Emergency Operation Center (EOC) training to city staff. Public Works 41 16, .. z -. C;ALIP Public Works -Completed Projects Public Works - Completed Projects • La Quinta X Park • • La Quinta Landscape - Desert Pride & Sierra Del Rey & Marbella • • Washington St at Ave 50 & Calle Tampico Sidewalk Improvements • • Citywide Public Safety Camera System • Citywide Striping Refresh • • FY21-22 PMP Slurry Seal • • FY22-23 PMP Slurry Seal • • Jefferson Street Slurry Seal • • Avenue 50 & 52 Pavement Rehabilitation • • Tropical Storm Hilary Repairs Fred Waring Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Jefferson St & Hwy 111 Intersection Improvements Citywide Miscellaneous ADA Improvements Moon River Drive Rehabilitation X Park Public Safety Camera Civic Center Activities Promenade Cove Trails Parking Lot Improvements La Quinta Village Utility Undergrounding Feasibility Study Projects Underway • Highway 111 Corridor Dune Palms Road Bridge Specific Plan and Roadway Design Construction • La Quinta Cultural Campus • Design • Highway 111 Resurfacing Federal Funding Process Underway • Dune Palms Road Pavement Rehabilitation Preparing for Construction South LQ Median Landscape Construction continues Avenue 50 Bridge Preparing for Design La Quinta Landscape Renovation — Cactus Flower Construction • Fritz Burns Park Improvements Design South LQ Median Landscape Construction continues 3/20/2024 Mol at, 10 FRITz BURNS PARK MASTER PLAN �CvQtlUtrCv IN EEE nn nn n� nu E n n n n E n I -I m nw .1 INE IN IN PIWE7 jr, _ N • PHASE 1: ✓ Plaza with accessible play element, seating, and shade; ✓ Expanded playground with new equipment, shade, lighting, and drinking fountains; ✓ Restroom building; ✓ Tree -lined promenade with seating and picnic tables; ✓ Bicycle racks and tune-up station. • PHASE 2: ✓ Modify existing parking lot; ✓ New expanded parking lot with tree islands and improved on -street Parking along Francis Hack Lane; ✓ Electric Vehicle charging stations. • PHASE 3: ✓ New water playground with wading pool; ✓ Expanded pool deck with shade and seating; ✓ Expanded pool equipment area. Fritz Burns Park Improvements' Highwa 0. 111 Pavement Resurfacin r�� 3/20/2024 City of La Quinta Completed & Upcoming Road Improvement Projects COMPLETE JEFFERSON STREET AT HIGHWAY111 In collaboration with the City of Indio, roadway rehabilitation improvements at the intersection of Highway 111 and Jefferson Street was completed in December 2022. COMPLETE MOON RIVER DRIVE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION Rehabilitation of the roadway on Moon River Drive to the 0SUSD right of way was completed during the school winter break in December 2022. COMPLETE JEFFERSON STREET SLURRY SEAL IMPROVEMENTS In collaboration with the City of nd in, a slurry sea; of the entire La Quint. limits of Jefferson Street was completed w Spring 2023. PMP SLURRY SEAL IMPROVEMENTS As part of the 5-Year pavement Management Plan, slurry seal in the cove and Vi' ,,, :,:_as isalmast complete. �& Qwkr — GEM IL DL5ERT — 25 01 JL 1r °Az COMPLETE AVENUE 50& AVENU E 52 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION Rehabilitation of both Avenue 50 between Washington Street and Eisenhower Drive, and Avenue 52 between Madison Street and Monroe Street is complete. COMPLETE FRED WARING DRIVE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION Rehabilitation of Fred Waring Drive between Washington Street and Adams street is complete. UNDERWAY PMP SLURRY SEAL IMPROVEMENTS As part of the 5-Year Pavement Management plan, slurry seal will continue in the cove, village, on Washington Street and Monroe Street, SUMMER 2074 DUNE PALMS ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION In Spring 2024, rehabilitation of Dune Palms Road between Fred Waring Drive and Miles Avenue will be completed. SUMMER 2024 PMP SLURRY SEAL IMPROVEMENTS As part of the S-Year pavement Management Plan, slurry seal will continue in the cove and citywide SUMMER 2024 AWAITING FEDERAL FUNDING HIGH WAY 111 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION Pending federal funding, in Summer 2024, rehabilitation of Highway 111 between Washington Street and Jefferson Street Mil be compieted. 13 Design &Development Accomplishments • Implemented new Permit Software • Completed Citywide Historic Resources Inventory • Completed fiscal study of La Quinta Sphere of Influence (SOI) • Issued Building Permits for 257 new single-family homes and 58 new apartment units Design & Development Future Projects • Develop comprehensive training program for Building Inspectors • Develop processes to improve and streamline the permit/plan review process. • Complete development standards and street design for the Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan • Continue to research and conduct community outreach regarding potential annexation of the SOI Recently Approved Development • Chick Fil A • Quick Quack Cc- • La Quinta Villag Apartments • Club at Coral Mountain Projects Under Construction n� fiO, Planning Commission Planning Commission • Meetings: Bi-weekly; 2nd & 4t" Tuesdays • Time: 5 p.m. • Location: Council Chamber • Commissioners: Stephen Nieto, Chairperson Doug Hassett, Vice Chair Mary Caldwell Elisa Guerrero Alfonso Hernandez Kevin McCune Dale Tyerman Planning Commission Roles and Responsibilities • Carry out the powers and duties as prescribed in the Planning and Zoning Laws of California and the City • Advisory body to Council • Develop and maintain General Plan, consider new development applications and design review of new developments Community Services Community Services Accomplishments • Increased Wellness Center and X. { Park Operations g' • Expanded Events & Community { Programs • 11 Art in Public Places Installations -� • Updated Community Recognition & Awards Criteria Community Services Future Projects Cultural Campus Fritz Burns Park Enhancements Youth Advisory Committee Art Assessment, Inventory, and Appraisal Art in Public Places Virtual Art Tour Community Murals/ Signal Box Art Arts &Community Services Commission W' C;ALIP Arts & Community Services Commission • Meetings: Quarterly • Time: 4 p.m. • Location: Council Chamber • Commissioners: Gayl Biondi, Chairperson Sharrell Blakeley, Vice Chair Tammy Gordon Sally Shelton Felice Chiapperini ACSC -Roles &Responsibilities • Recommendations pertaining to community services recreation programs, special events, and public art. EVENTS RECREATION ART • City Signature Events • Fritz Burns Park • Murals • Lifestyle Events • Wellness Center • Sculpture Loan Program • Recognition Programs • X Park • La Quinta Art Celebration ACSC -Special Events 17 I ACSC -Recreation &Park Amenities ACSC - Art in Public Places Acquisitions "✓, � ,ate. ACSC -Art in Public Places Acquisitions r =y Aw4C Q Housing Economic Development CA�OR %__ r Economic Development Marketing/Public Information • Strategic Land Development • Engagement with new and existing businesses • Continued Partnerships with resources (GCVCC, CVB, CVAG, Neighboring Cities, etc.) i Economic Development Marketing • Destination Marketing and Attracting Tourism Base • Community outreach, information and education' y rOMW adWKING NEWS ktl..o L.A. P.fi- Chief Mrth. Mo— honored.. last day wdh dep.dt 62' 11-43A I t t(v Qai�trcv LITTLE ITALY FARMERS MARKET SAN DI EGO Housing Commission • Meetings: Quarterly • Time: 5 p.m. • Location: Council Chamber • Commissioners: Capri Chapman, Chairperson Priscilla Paltin, Vice Chair Gia Casto Veronica Gaeta-Mejia Olga Pacheco Housing Commission Roles and Responsibilities • 5 commissioners — Including 2 housing tenants with one tenant over 65. • Advises Housing Authority on both affordable housing community needs and methods for meeting those needs. • Reviews and recommends potential affordable housing projects, provides input on policies regarding affordable housing, and promotes community education on awareness of housing programs. Housing • Mobile Home Park Improvements • Cove Home Improvements iQw 3/20/2024 51 26