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CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024
A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Mayor
Evans.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, McGarrey, Pena, Sanchez, and Mayor Evans
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA — None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — Confirmed
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION;
INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (4) OF
SUBDIVISION (d) OF SECTION 54956.9 (NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1)
COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING AND
MOVED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:32 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:07 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Ihrke reported the authorization to initiate litigation as reported out for
Closed Session Item No.1 from the February 20, 2024, Council meeting remains in place,
and no new action was taken tonight for Closed Session Item No. 1 that requires
additional reporting pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1 (Brown Act).
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Pena led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
City Clerk Radeva said WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS were received from Renee
Coffey and Jessica and Joe Klein, regarding the rules and regulations of the Coachella
Valley Animal Campus (CVAC) and in support of a no -kill animal shelter, which were
distributed to Council, made public, published on the City's website, and included in the
public record of this meeting.
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PUBLIC SPEAKER: Melissa, Labayog, La Quinta — spoke of the event held at the Dupont
Estate on March 1, 2024, and the excessive cost of public services; requested the City
create an ethics commission; objected to the response to her protest; and requested
information on the allowed peaceful protest parameters.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Jeff Fishbein, Chair of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce,
Coldwell Banker Realtor and La Quinta resident — provided an update on Chamber events
and activities, including a recap of the La Quinta Car Show held on February 24, 2024;
ribbon cutting for At Work Personnel; scheduling a business walk in April; and the La
Quinta State of the City is slated for September 2024, at the La Quinta Resort.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Jessica Klein, La Quinta — objected to the policies of local animal
shelters, particularly the CVAC, which kills up to 1,000 animals per year; asked for policy
changes, specifically a no -kill policy; and provided a list of actions to take for humane
shelters.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Joe Klein, La Quinta — stated that shelters still kill animals despite
that State law prohibits it; and the term "medically compromised" is improperly used by
shelters to by-pass the law.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Alan Woodruff, La Quinta — desires the closure of CVAC; said the
facility is a hellhole; and asked for Councilmember Sanchez' assistance and Council's
support.
Councilmember Sanchez said that a CVAC Advisory Committee meets quarterly; noted
the Committee is attempting to address the matter, but it has been difficult to get all
represented cities to attend and secure a quorum to hold a meeting; and attempting to
obtain data to analyze the budget to determine if the Coachella Valley should establish
its own no -kill shelter.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT SERGEANT BEN RAMIREZ FOR HIS PUBLIC SERVICE AND
RETIREMENT
Council presented a Proclamation to retiring Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Sergeant Ramirez recognizing his 30 years of public service, commitment, and
dedication. Sgt. Ramirez thanked the City and the community for an enjoyable career.
2. VISIT GREATER PALM SPRINGS 2024 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES —
PRESENTATION BY PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SCOTT
WHITE
President and Chief Executive Officer Scott White introduced Chief Marketing Officer
Colleen Pace and VP of Government and Industry Relations Davis Meyer, all
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representing the Visit Greater Palm Springs. Mr. White, Ms. Pace, and Ms. Meyer
provided power point presentations detailing Coachella Valley hospitality and tourism
campaigns and programs.
PRESENTER: Colleen Pace, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer with Visit Greater Palm
Springs — provided an update on Marketing and Public Relations efforts.
PRESENTER: Scott White, President and Chief Executive Officer of Visit Greater Palm
Springs — provided an update on hospitality, air travel and hotel figures in the Coachella
Valley; the economic diversity development plan, which includes updating the Joint
Powers Agreement with Coachella Valley participating cities, which is on tonight's agenda
as Consent Calendar Item No. 10; and explained that 81 % of the budget for promotional
efforts is paid for by visitors, through The Greater Palm Springs Tourism Business
Improvement District (TBID) Assessment.
PRESENTER: Davis Meyer, Vice President of Government and Industry Relations with
Visit Greater Palm Springs — provided an update on short-term vacation rental campaign
and metrics throughout the Coachella Valley; and workforce development efforts in the
hospitality industry.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 6, 2024
2. APPROVE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 22, 2024
— COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
3. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO UTILIZE TRI-STATE
MATERIALS TO PURCHASE UP TO $200,000 OF MATERIALS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2023/24
4. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO UTILIZE MACIAS
NURSERY, INC. TO PURCHASE UP TO $140,000 OF PLANT MATERIALS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
5. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH EAGLE PUMP
SERVICES, INC. FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT
SUBMERSIBLE STORM DRAIN PUMPS LOCATED AT CALLE RONDO CANAL
6. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES
WITH GOVINVEST INC. TO EXTEND MODULES FOR LABOR COSTING AND
FINANCIAL FORECASTING
7. AWARD CONTRACT TO UNIVERSAL CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING
FOR CITYWIDE MISCELLANEOUS AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2023-07; CDBG PROJECT NO. 4.LQ.48-23;
LOCATED WITHIN THE SEASONS NEIGHBORHOOD
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8. APPROVE DECLARATION AND DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY AND
EQUIPMENT
9. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED FEBRUARY 16 AND 23, 2024
10. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH VISIT GREATER PALM SPRINGS
[RESOLUTION NO. 2024-006] — UPDATED STAFF REPORT & JPA PUBLISHED ON 3/2/2024
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Sanchez
to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, with Item No. 10 adopting Resolution No.
2024-006. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SUBSECTION 3.25.050(G) OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED
TO SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS (STVR) REGARDING WRITTEN
NOTICE AND DECLARATION OF NON-USE [ORDINANCE NO. 611]
City Clerk Radeva presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Alena Callimanis, La Quinta — asked for clarification on the proposed
code amendment; and requested confirmation that the ban on issuing new STVR permits
in non-exempt areas is still in place.
Mayor Evans explained the purpose of the code amendment under consideration, and
City Attorney Ihrke explained that if adopted, the code amendment would take effect
retroactively on January 1, 2023.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Pena to
take up Ordinance No. 611 by title and number only and waive further reading to amend
Subsection 3.25.050(G) of the La Quinta Municipal Code related to Short -Term Vacation
Rentals regarding written notice and declaration of non-use as presented. Motion passed
unanimously.
City Clerk Radeva read the following title of Ordinance No. 611 into the record:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SUBSECTION 3.25.050(G) OF THE LA QUINTA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS
REGARDING WRITTEN NOTICE AND DECLARATION OF NON-USE
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Pena to
introduce at first reading Ordinance No. 611 as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
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STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSS TRANSPORTATION DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR THE HIGHWAY 111
CORRIDOR IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT NO. 2019-05
Public Works Director McKinney, Management Analyst Mignogna, and City consultant
Todd Tregenza, Senior Project Manager with GHD, Inc. presented the staff report, which
is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Council discussed the allowance of golf carts on Highway 111, and including golf carts in
the vehicle count; the problem of bicycles not able to hearing electric vehicles; the width
of bicycle lanes; peak hour traffic flow with reduced lanes and lower speeds;
synchronizing traffic signals to optimum speeds; the gap in the bike lane in a section of
Highway 111 heading west; pavement projects; the heavy pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle
traffic on Adams Street, north of Highway 111; the traffic count on Adams St. being at
level of service (LOS) A or B, but a new count being necessary; the success of the road
diet on Adams St. by the fire station; the possibility of the cars stopped at the Adams St.
and Highway 111 signal intersection backing up into the northern roundabout; concern
about access to the One Eleven shopping center; concern about student drivers; visibility
of roundabout with bridge height just before it; consideration of the transit hub (3 bus
stops) in the same area; need for a future paved road through the shopping center parking
lot, west of the roundabout; consultation with schools; dedicated right -turn lane into the
school; research availability of grant funds; combining this project with the restriping of
Highway 111; and next steps on project.
Council reached a consensus and directed staff to:
• Explore a dedicated right -turn lane from Adams St. to Blackhawk Way to better
facilitate traffic flow to La Quinta High School
• Not to reduce lanes on Highway 111 and not to allow NEVs and golf carts
• Support for the protected intersections design separating vehicles, bicyclists, and
pedestrians
• Support for the proposed roundabout on Adams St. and Avenue 47
• Concerns with the proposed roundabout on Adams St. and Corporate Center Dr.
• Permitting NEVs and golf carts on Adams St. and Dune Palms Rd. requires
additional study, traffic counts, and perhaps road diets.
MAYOR EVANS CALLED FOR A BRIEF RECESS AT 5:59 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:05 P.M. WITH
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
PUBLIC HEARING
1. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO (1) CERTIFY AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT FOR ALTERNATIVE NO. 2 (EA 2019-0010) AND (2) APPROVE
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2023-1000, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT
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2023-0003, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2023-0005; INTRODUCE FOR
FIRST READING ORDINANCES TO APPROVE (1) ZONE CHANGE 2023-1000
AND (2) 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 PREVIOUSLY PREPARED ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT, EA 2019-0010, APPLIES TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT;
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AVENUE 58, EAST AND WEST OF MADISON
STREET, AND NORTH OF AVENUE 60
[RESOLUTION NOS. 2024-007 AND 2024-008] [ORDINANCE NOS. 612 AND 613]
Planning Manager Flores introduced Consulting Planner Criste with Terra Nova Planning
and Research who presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 6:29 P.M.
DEVELOPER/APPLICANT PRESENTATION: John Gamlin, President of CM Wave
Development (Applicant) — provided a presentation on the vision for the proposed project;
golf course designed by David McLay Kidd; the trail system planned; retail concept;
multiple sports and leisure activities; architectural and color themes; estimated
development timeline; and reasons a percentage cap on STVRs is not necessary.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Robert Lasser, La Quinta (received donated time from resident
Derek Wong) — opposed the project; said the proposal misrepresents the project as an
upscale golf community; objects to the vagueness and lack of details on the project.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Sheila Warren, La Quinta (received donated time from resident
Suzanne Kahn) — opposed the project; requested changes to the Development
Agreement such as forever restricting: (1) wave machinery, (2) motorized boats or jet
skis, (3) golf course lighting and special event lighting, (4) parking or vehicle staging along
Madison St., Avenue 58, and Avenue 60, (5) commercial vehicle access to this
development from Avenue 60, west of Madison St. — resident access only, (6) special
events, unless approved via City special permit, and (7) limit the number of STVRs to
about 20% of built homes.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Kathy Weiss, La Quinta — opposed the project; concerned about the
traffic on Madison St.; and concerned that the project will be a commercial project in a
residential zone.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Guillermo Raul Casillas, La Quinta — opposed the project; stated that
the project is proposed on a sacred site; opposed the use of Avenue 60 for commercial
traffic; a cul-de-sac and fire hydrant should be at the end of Avenue 60; and concerned
about the height of the buildings and loss of view.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Salvador Amezquita, representing the Western States Regional
Council of Carpenters (about 1,000 members) — requested that the City require the
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developer hire locally, pay prevailing wages, and utilize state certified apprentices; and
cited the environmental benefits of hiring locally.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Brian Levy, La Quinta (received donated time from resident Carolyn
Winnor) — opposed adopting the existing EIR Alternative No. 2; supports conducting a
new EIR; concerned about water, traffic, greenhouse gasses, shuttle buses, Indian
artifacts along the mountainside, removal of construction sand, golf course and recreation
lake lighting, Bighorn Sheep protection, and personal safety living next to a commercial
development.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Lynne Marafino, La Quinta (received donated time from resident Rick
Poynter Kahn) — opposed the project; the project Specific Plan is inconsistent with the
General Plan; the Specific Plan is 21 years old, and south La Quinta has developed
greatly since then; opposed to 100% STVRs as not compatible with surrounding
neighborhood.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Alena Callimanis, La Quinta (received donated time from resident
Judy Horjacky) — opposed the project due to traffic caused by its link to a wave
development; and believes a wave park will be built nearby in Thermal and that investors
received more specifics than presented to the City.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Kathleen Bogan, La Quinta (received donated time from resident
Brad Anderson) — read an email from Jane Garrison of the Oswit Land Trust requesting
delay of approval of the draft EIR in order to study impacts on Big Horn Sheep; and read
a letter from the Sierra Club stating that the City cannot rely on a past EIR that was never
approved, particularly impacts on Bighorn Sheep must be studied.
Council discussed the public review period for the EIR (since 2021); intended use for the
activity lake — irrigation feature with possible electric boats, kayaks, or paddleboards;
security and access for trails; future plans for a fire station in the area; Development
Agreement; special event permits required per the Municipal Code; private club, no public
access; no golf course or lake lighting; STVRs balance within development, maybe 30%;
Tribal monitoring; Bighorn Sheep fencing; STVR allowance under the existing Specific
Plan, the Development Agreement, and the Municipal Code; the purpose of the seven
parcels and application of the Specific Plan regardless of owner; capping the percentage
of STVRs in a Development Plan; self-regulation and dwindling of STVRs; buyers would
be fully aware of STVR status at purchase; setting an area of the development for STVRs;
the ability of the community to regulate STVRs and its quality of life; types of
developments that trigger need for traffic mitigation; use of union workforce and paying
prevailing wages; support for use of local contractors; better protection of the
petroglyphic/hieroglyphics on Coral Mountain; grading plan for houses in relation to
neighbors; replenishment of ground water; Avenue 60 being a public street; the project
meeting the requirements of City's past request for use of the parcel; the qualifications of
the golf course designer; and the success of area developments that received similar
objections.
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The following WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS regarding the proposed project, listed in
alphabetical order, were received, distributed to Council, made public, published on the
City's website, and included in the public record of this meeting:
• Arroyo, Sally and Robert — opposed
• Bighorn Institute (James R. DeForge, Exec. Director/Biologist) — opposed
• Bohem, Penny and Robert — support
• Callimanis, Alena - opposed
• Dupuis, Margie — posed questions regarding the project
• Lasser, Robert — opposed
• Levy, Brian — opposed
• Marafino, Lynne — opposed
• Oswit Land Trust (Jane Garrison, Executive Director) — opposed (submitted two
separate written comments)
• Regional Council of Carpenters (Mitchell Tsai Law Firm) — neutral on the project,
supports the use of local workforce
• Tahquitz Group Sierra Club (Joan Taylor, Chair) — opposed
• Warren, Sheila — provided suggestions for additions to the Development
Agreement
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:17 P.M.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Sanchez/Pena to
adopt Resolution No. 2024-007 making findings and approving a Statement of Overriding
Considerations certifying Alternative No. 2 of the Coral Mountain Resort Environmental
Impact Report (SCH #2021020310) as presented:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH #2021020310) FOR ALTERNATIVE
NO. 2 FOR THE CLUB AT CORAL MOUNTAIN PROJECT CONSISTING OF 750
RESIDENTIAL UNITS, A GOLF COURSE, AND 60,000 SQUARE FEET OF
RETAIL COMMERCIAL SPACE; ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS AND
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; AND ADOPTING A
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
CASE NUMBER: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2019-0010
APPLICANT: CM WAVE DEVELOPMENT LLC
Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Sanchez/Pena to
adopt Resolution No. 2024-008 approving General Plan Amendment 2023-1000, Specific
Plan 2023-0003, and Tentative Tract Map 2023-0005 for the Club at Coral Mountain
project as presented:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT
OF 750 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, A GOLF COURSE, AND 60,000 SQUARE FEET
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OF RETAIL COMMERCIAL SPACE ON 387 ACRES FOR THE CLUB AT CORAL
MOUNTAIN PROJECT LOCATED SOUTH OF AVENUE 58, NORTH OF
AVENUE 60, AND EAST AND WEST OF MADISON STREET
CASE NUMBERS: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2023-1000
SPECIFIC PLAN 2023-0003 (SP2003-037 AMENDMENT
NO. 5) TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2023-0005
APPLICANT: CM WAVE DEVELOPMENT LLC
Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Sanchez/Pena to take
up Ordinance No. 612 by title and number only and waive further reading approving Zone
Change 2023-1000 for the Club at Coral Mountain project as presented. Motion passed
unanimously.
City Clerk Radeva read the following title of Ordinance No. 612 into the record:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO CHANGE THE SHAPE AND
ACREAGE OF NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL, AND GOLF COURSE DISTRICTS FOR ASSESSOR'S PARCEL
NOS. 764-200-076, 764-210-007, 764-210-028, 764-210-029, 766-070-003, 766-
070-006, 766-070-012, 766-070-014, 766-080-001, 766-080-002,766-080-004,
AND 766-080-005
CASE NUMBER: ZONE CHANGE 2023-1000
APPLICANT: CM WAVE DEVELOPMENT LLC
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Sanchez/Pena to
introduce at first reading Ordinance No. 612 as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Sanchez/Pena to take
up Ordinance No. 613 by title and number only and waive further reading approving
Development Agreement 2023-1000 for the Club at Coral Mountain project as presented.
Motion passed: ayes — 4, noes — 1 (Fitzpatrick), abstain — 0, absent — 0.
City Clerk Radeva read the following title of Ordinance No. 613 into the record:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND CM WAVE DEVELOPMENT LLC RELATING TO
THE CLUB AT CORAL MOUNTAIN AND FINDING THAT THE PROJECT IS
CONSISTENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2019-0010
CASE NUMBER: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2023-1000
APPLICANT: CM WAVE DEVELOPMENT LLC
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Sanchez/Pena to
introduce at first reading Ordinance No. 613 as presented. Motion passed: ayes — 4, noes
— 1 (Fitzpatrick), abstain — 0, absent — 0.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS — All reports are on file in the City Clerk's Office.
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MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS
Council reached a consensus to investigate becoming an Autism -certified city.
Councilmember Sanchez reported on his attendance at the Rancho Mirage RAMMY
Award event.
Mayor Evans reported on her and other Councilmembers attendance at the City's annual
Community Workshop held on February 22, 2024; the La Quinta Car Show; Desert
International Horse Park event in Thermal; La Quinta Arts Celebration; FIND Food Bank
event; and presentation about the Living Desert.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
La Quinta's representative for 2024, Mayor Evans reported on her participation in the
following organization's meeting:
• CVAG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
La Quinta's representative for 2024, Councilmember McGarrey reported on her
participation in the following organizations' meetings:
• IID ENERGY CONSUMERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE
• ART PURCHASE COMMITTEE (Sanchez & McGarrey)
La Quinta's representative for 2024, Mayor Pro Tem Pena reported on his participation in
the following organizations' meetings:
• CV MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
• CVAG HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE
La Quinta's representative for 2024, Councilmember Sanchez reported on his
participation in the following organization's meeting:
• ART CELEBRATION PURCHASE COMMITTEE (Sanchez & McGarrey)
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Fitzpatrick/McGarrey to adjourn at 8:39 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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