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Home My WebLink About2026 03 26 Council, HA, & B-C Special Joint MeetingSPECIAL JOINT MEETING SPECIAL NOTICE Page 1 of 1 MARCH 26, 2026 CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES NOTICE AND CALL OF SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES, AND TO THE CITY CLERK: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Joint Meeting of the La Quinta City Council, Housing Authority, and City Boards, Commissions, and Committees is hereby called to be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the 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 9, 2026 /s/ Linda Evans /s/ Steve Sanchez LINDA EVANS, Mayor STEVE SANCHEZ, Chairperson Attest: MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk / Authority Secretary DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Monika Radeva, City Clerk / Authority Secretary of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing Notice of Special Joint Meeting of the La Quinta City Council, Housing Authority, and City Boards, Commissions, and Committees of March 26, 2026, was published in accordance with the Brown Act [Gov. Code § 54954.2] on the City’s website, accessible directly from the City’s home page through in the “Calendar / Public Meetings” direct link, and posted at the City Hall bulletin board, located near the entrance to the Council Chamber at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253, which is freely accessible to members of the pubic. DATED: March 9, 2026 MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk / Authority Secretary SPECIAL JOINT MEETING AGENDA Page 1 of 5 CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY, & CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEESAGENDA THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. LA QUINTA WELLNESS CENTER – 78450 AVENIDA LA FONDA, LA QUINTA Members of the public may listen to this meeting by tuning-in live via www.laquintaca.gov/livemeetings; past meetings are available through the video archive via www.laquintaca.gov/pastmeetings Closed captions in English and Spanish are available to all users through this video streaming service. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL CITY COUNCIL – Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, McGarrey, Peña, Sanchez, and Mayor Evans HOUSING AUTHORITY – Authority Members Evans, Fitzpatrick, McGarrey, Peña, and Chair Sanchez FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMISSION – Commissioners Anderson, Dorsey, Kiehl, Lee, Mast, Niblo, and Chair Way PLANNING COMMISSION – Commissioners Bohlinger, Guerrero, Hernandez, Hundt, McCune, Nieto, and Chair Hassett HOUSING COMMISSION – Commissioners Christopherson, Lewis, Pacheco, Paltin, and Chair Gaeta-Mejia ARTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION – Commissioners Beesemyer, Biondi, Brower, Webb, and Chair Chiapperini CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS – Board Members Edwards, Leonhard, Morris, Olson, and Venuti COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES – Trustee Peña PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT COMMISSION – Commissioner Kiehl Agendas and staff reports are available on the City’s website at www.LaQuintaCA.gov/PublicMeetings MARCH 26, 2026 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING AGENDA Page 2 of 5 CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY, & CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES VERBAL ANNOUNCEMENT – AB 23 [AUTHORITY SECRETARY] CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE STUDY SESSION 1. 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, Housing Authority, Boards, Commissions, and Committees on any matter not listed on the agenda pursuant to the “Public Comments – Instructions” listed at the end of the agenda. The City Council, Housing Authority, Boards, Commissions, and Committees value 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 [Gov. Code § 54954.2(b)]. COUNCIL, AUTHORITY, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES MEMBERS’ ITEMS ADJOURNMENT ********************************* The next regular meetings of the La Quinta City Council, Housing Authority, Boards, Commissions, and Committees, can be found on the City’s website at www.LaQuintaCA.gov/PublicMeetings DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Monika Radeva, City Clerk / Authority Secretary of the City of La Quinta / Housing Authority, do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the Special Joint Meeting of the La Quinta City Council, Housing Authority, and City Boards, Commissions, and Committees was published in accordance with the Brown Act [Gov. Code § 54954.2] on the City’s website, accessible directly from the City’s home page through the “Calendar / Public Meetings” icon link, and posted at the City Hall bulletin board, located near the entrance to the Council Chamber at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253, on March 9, 2026, which is freely accessible to members of the public. DATED: March 9, 2026 MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk / Authority Secretary City of La Quinta, California MARCH 26, 2026 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING AGENDA Page 3 of 5 CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY, & CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES 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, CA 92253; and 2) on the City’s website at www.laquintaca.gov/publicmeetings in accordance with the Brown Act [Gov. Code §§ 54954.2, 54956, and 54957.5] The La Quinta Wellness Center is wheelchair accessible. If hearing assistance equipment is needed, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 777-7147, 24-hours in advance of the meeting and accommodation will be made. If background material is to be presented to the City Council, Housing Authority, Boards, Commissions, and Committees during this Special Joint Meeting, please be advised that 15 copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be supplied to the City Clerk / Authority Secretary for distribution, or must be emailed to CItyClerkMail@laquintaca.gov. It is requested that this takes place prior to the beginning of the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS - INSTRUCTIONS Members of the public may address the City Council, Housing Authority, Boards, Commissions, and Committees 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 City Clerk / Authority Secretary, it is requested that this takes place prior to the beginning of the meeting; or can be emailed in advance to CityClerkMail@LaQuintaCA.gov, no later than 12:00 p.m., on the day of the meeting. Written public comments will be distributed to the City Council, Housing Authority, Boards, Commissions, and Committees, 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 Mayor / Authority 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 City Clerk / Authority 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). Only one person at a time may speak and only after being recognized by the Mayor / Authority Chair. In accordance with City Council Resolution Nos. 2022-027 and 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 City Clerk / Authority 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. MARCH 26, 2026 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING AGENDA Page 4 of 5 CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY, & CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES Members of the public who utilize a translator shall be provided at least twice of the allotted time to ensure non-English speakers receive the same opportunity to directly address the City Council, Housing Authority, Boards, Commissions, and Committees. 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 Mayor / Authority 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 City Clerk / Authority Secretary to be disseminated to the City Council, Housing Authority, Boards, Commissions, and Committees, 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 Wellness Center resources and technology to display visual or audible presentations during public comments, unless permitted by the Mayor / Authority Chair. 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 website 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 [Gov. Code § 7920.000 et seq.]. TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY – INSTRUCTIONS Teleconference accessibility may be triggered in accordance with the Brown Act “during a proclaimed state of emergency or local emergency,” as defined [Gov. Code § 54953.8.2]; or if a member of the City Council, Housing Authority, Boards, Commissions, or Committees requests to attend and participate in this meeting remotely pursuant to any of the following: (1) “disability” [Gov. Code § 54953(c)], or (2) “just cause” [Gov. Code § 54953.8.3], as defined. In such instances, remote public accessibility and participation will be facilitated via the Zoom Webinar audio-visual platform as detailed at the end of this agenda. *** TELECONFERENCE AND TELEPHONIC PROCEDURES*** APPLICABLE ONLY WHEN TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY IS IN EFFECT ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/88215960899 Meeting ID: 882 1596 0899 Or join by phone: (253) 215 – 8782 VERBAL PUBLIC COMMENTS – members of the public may attend and participate in this meeting by teleconference or telephonic accessibility via the Zoom Webinar audio-visual platform and must activate the “Raise Hand” feature on their electronic devise (*9 for telephonic participation) when public comments are prompted by the Mayor / Authority Chair, and will be queued in consecutive order; the City will facilitate the ability for a member of the public to be MARCH 26, 2026 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING AGENDA Page 5 of 5 MARCH 26, 2026 CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY, & CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES audible to the City Council, Housing Authority, Boards, Commissions, Committees and general public and allow them to speak on the item(s) requested. Members of the public must unmute themselves via the “Audio” feature on their electronic devise (*6 for telephonic participation) when prompted upon being recognized by the Mayor / Authority Chair, in order to become audible to the City Council, Authority, Boards, Commissions, Committees and the public. WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS can be provided either in person during the meeting or emailed to the City Clerk’s Office at CityClerkMail@LaQuintaCA.gov any time prior to the adjournment of the meeting, and will be distributed to the City Council, Housing Authority, Boards, Commissions, and Committees, made public, incorporated into the public record of the meeting, and will not be read during the meeting unless, upon the request of the Mayor / Authority Chair, a brief summary of any public comment is asked to be read, to the extent the City Clerk’s Office can accommodate such request. CLOSED CAPTION AND TRANSLATION Closed Caption and Translation are accessible through the Zoom Webinar audio-visual platform and accessible in real-time to all teleconference attendees. Members of the public must activate the “Show Captions” feature on their device for closed caption; and may use the “Options Arrow” to select from the list of available languages for translation. *9 *6 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES MARCH 26, 2026 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES - MARCH 26, 2026 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT GINA B. - PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA From: laquintagurl1974@tutamail.com <laquintagurl1974@tutamail.com> Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 4:46 PM To: City Clerk Mail <cityclerkmail@laquintaca.gov> Subject: Written Comments - Special Joint Meeting March 26 Dear Mayor, City Council, and Commissioners, As you convene for tonight's Special Joint Meeting, I wanted to submit a brief note of sincere appreciation for the record! Having lived in and visited various cities throughout the Coachella Valley, I am constantly reminded of why La Quinta is such a special place to call home. The dedication shown by our City Council and the various volunteer Commissions is evident in the quality of life we enjoy every day. I especially want to highlight the City staff. I've come in many times and called and the staff members are consistently professional, kind, and helpful. That level of "small town" service combined with such a high level of "big city" planning is what makes me feel like there's something special in this town. Thank you all for the hours you all volunteer and the hard work you put into keeping our "Gem of the Desert" shining. I am proud to be a resident here. Gina B. 52250 Avenida Herrera, La Quinta, CA 92253 1 POWER POINTS SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES MARCH 26, 2026 3/26/2026 "iiiiiiiiii Special Joint Meeting of the City Council, Housing Authority, and City Boards, Commissions, & Committees March 26, 2026 1 3/26/2026 PPIPI COMMUNITY vvorsnop LA QUINTA FORWARD: MOMENTUM AND MILESTONES 4:30 PM - ENGAGE WITH CITY COUNCIL & STAFF WELLNESS CENTER I 78450 AVENIDA LA FONDA 3 La Quinta Forward: Momentum & Milestones 4 2 3/26/2026 Past Workshop Completed/ In -Progress Items 5 2024 & 2025 Workshop Top 5 Vote Address IID Needs & Ec uipment Lease 2025 Wor shop - 1 Top 5 Vote serve La Quinta's 'tory E. . KIENER CASITA 1935 CITY OF LA QUINTA HISTORICAL LANDMARK NO. 1 6 3 3/26/2026 2025 Workshop Top 5 Vote Address Affordable Housing Needs 2022 & 2025 Workshop. Top 5 Votc Underground Utilities 1 7 1 Highway lli Corridor Plan 8 4 3/26/2026 INDIAN WELLS LA QU I NTA INDIO Top 5 Vote Expand La Quinta's Southe Boundaries ACHEL a , , \ , AIRPORT BLVD CURRENT SOI AVENUE 62 EXPANDED SOI COACHELLA SOI 9 2023 Workshop Top 5 Vote Fritz Burns Park/Pool Improvements 10 5 3/26/2026 Workshop Top 5 Vote 2022 Workshop Top 5 Vote Park Improveme More Concerts in the Park 11 to2022 Workshop Top 5 Vote ublic Safety Cameras Phase II 2018 Workshop Top 5 Vote SilverRock Park Event Area 12 6 3/26/2026 2018 Workshop Top 5 Vote X Park 2018 Workshop Top 5 Vote Restroom at the Top of The Cove 13 14 7 3/26/2026 15 16 8 3/26/2026 17 18 9 3/26/2026 • G 11C1 bh Clubhouse: 16.200s1 Reeldemlel Lat. 29 lots Avg Lot SF: 14.110 Condominiums 70 Condos On 3.000 sl) Clubhouse (15.000 st) Luxury Hotel • ll keys: 150 Spa SF 21.000 Lobby SF 25.000 Luxury Hotel Branded Condominiums & Clubhouse Branded Single Family Home Lots Public Golf Clubhouse ` ' Phase lA L j Phase1B 1 19 20 10 3/26/2026 21 Public Works - Completed Projects • FY 24/25 PMP — Fred Waring Drive and Miscellaneous Locations • FY25/26 PMP Slurry Seal — Cove, Highlands, Monticello & Adams Street • Cove Slurry Seal Improvements • Highway 111 Resurfacing • South La Quinta Median Landscaping — Avenue 52 • Washington Street Parkway Landscaping • Miscellaneous ADA Improvements — Avenida Navarro & La Fonda • Lighted Crosswalk at Bermudas/Avenue 52 Roundabout 22 11 3/26/2026 Projects Underway • Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan and Roadway Design La Quinta Cultural Campus Design — Added Lumberyard Bldg. Operations & Maint. Yard Design Washington St. Connector to Art & Music Line Design 4 Citywide Striping Design I Miles Avenue Pavement Rehab. Design • Avenue 50 Bridge Design • Fritz Burns Park Improvements Construction • South LQ Median Landscape Construction continues on Washington St. City Hall Drainage Improvements Design • Avenue 48 Arts & Music Line Bike Trail Design • Avenue 50 Widening — Jefferson to Madison Design 23 24 12 3/26/2026 25 26 13 3/26/2026 27 28 14 3/26/2026 29 30 15 3/26/2026 Public Safety Highlights Law Enforcement: $21.7M (23.4% of budget) Fire Department: $11.7M (12.6% of budget) — 3 Fire Stations Public Safety Cameras — 114 Cameras 168 Flock LPRs Real-time leads & video evidence Helps identify suspects, recover vehicles, reconstruct crimes Improves response time & deters crime Upcoming Events LQ Emergency Preparedness Fair — April 9, 2026 CERT Class — May 1-3, 2026 Spay & Neuter Voucher Program — Coming Soon 16 3/26/2026 Financial Advisory Commission 33 Financial Advisory Commission • Meetings: Quarterly • Time: 3:30 p.m. • Location: Council Chamber • Commissioners: Ellen Way, Chairperson Brian Anderson, Vice Chair Keith Dorsey Geoffrey Kiehl David Lee Shelley Mast Phillip Niblo 41 34 17 3/26/2026 FAC - Roles & Responsibilities Measure G Oversight Conduct annual review and reporting of Measure G sales tax revenues and expenditures to ensure transparency and compliance with voter intent. Audit & Financial Reporting Oversight Review the City's annual audit, including financial statements and internal control structure, to ensure accountability and sound financial practices. Treasury & Investment Monitoring Perform quarterly review of the Treasurer's Report for compliance with the City's Investment Policy and adequacy of cash to meet anticipated obligations. Fiscal Stewardship & Advisory Role Provide ongoing oversight and recommendations on financial matters to support long- term fiscal sustainability. 35 36 18 3/26/2026 Upcoming Projects • Adopt the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget • Strengthen Tong -range financial planning and forecasting to support informed, strategic decision -making • Expand transparency and community engagement through improved access to clear, user-friendly financial information • Closely monitor economic conditions, revenue performance, and long-term obligations to proactively manage fiscal risks • Provide oversight and guidance on key initiatives, including the annual budget, capital investments, and Measure G implementation • Support periodic review of key financial policies and internal controls, including the City's Investment Policy 37 38 19 3/26/2026 Arts & Community Services111 Commission 39 Arts & Community Services Commission • Meetings: Quarterly • Time: 4:00 p.m. • Location: Council Chamber • Commissioners: Gayl Biondi Felice Chiapperini, Chairperson Cynthia Beesemyer Mary Anne Brower Sean Webb, Vice Chair 40 20 3/26/2026 ACSC - Roles & Responsibilities • Recommendations pertaining to community services recreation programs, special events, and public art. EVENTS RECREATION ART • City Signature Events • Fritz Burns Park • Lifestyle Events • Wellness Center • Recognition Programs • X Park • Murals • Sculpture Loan Program • La Quinta Art Celebration 41 Upcoming Projects • Community Murals — Civic Center Campus — SilverRock Park — Signal Box Art • La Quinta Youth Collective (LQYC) - Community Service Projects - Recognition for inaugural class • New Artwork displayed at City Hall and Wellness Center Entrance 42 21 3/26/2026 43 44 22 3/26/2026 45 Housing Commission 1.11611 Meetings: Quarterly Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Council Chamber Commissioners: — Veronica Gaeta-Mejia, Chair — Olga Pacheco, Vice Chair — Priscilla Paltin — Christa Christopherson — Jim Lewis 46 23 3/26/2026 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. 47 48 24 3/26/2026 Housing Priorities • State Compliance • Future Affordable Housing Projects Ell MN • Homeless Prevention Partnerships • Funding Opportunities �.G i) r. :n 49 50 25 3/26/2026 51 Planning Commission • Frequency: every 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month • Time: 5:00 p.m. • Location: Council Chambers • Commissioners: Doug Hassett, Chairperson Elisa Guerrero, Vice Chairperson Alfonso Hernandez Kevin Hundt Kevin McCune Stephen Nieto Linda Bolinger 52 26 3/26/2026 Planning Commission Roles and Responsibilities • Carry out the powers and duties as prescribed in the Planning and Zoning Laws of California and La Quinta • Advisory body to Council • Develop and maintain General Plan • Consider new development applications and review the design of new developments 53 Planning Projects • Coral Mountain Club — Golf Course & Sales Center — Residences • St. Francis of Assisi Parish Hall • Residential Developments: — Andalusia — Bravo Estates — Oasis (60th & Madison) — Griffin Ranch 54 27 3/26/2026 55 Construction Board of Appeals • Frequency and Time: on as needed basis • Location: Council Chambers • Board Members: Bob Edwards Joseph Venuti Kevin Leonhard Rick Morris Stephen Olso 56 28 3/26/2026 CBA - Background and Roles & Responsibilities • Established in 1995 • Coordinated through the Design & Development Department • Considers appeals on building related decisions to determine the suitability of alternate materials, designs, tests and methods of construction. 57 Special Joint Meeting March 20, 2025 PUBLIC COMMENT - MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA 58 29 3/26/2026 30