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Home My WebLink About2026 04 21 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026 CALL TO ORDER 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 (attending via teleconference) ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA — None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Councilmember McGarrey said she will recuse herself and abstain from participating in the discussion and vote on Consent Calendar Item No. 13, related to the approval of demand registers for Southern California Gas Company (So Cal Gas), due to a potential conflict of interest stemming from a business relationship, i.e., her employer, So Cal Gas, is listed on the demand register, and requested that the item be pulled for a separate vote. Council concurred. CLOSED SESSION 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION; PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9; CASES NAMES AND NUMBERS — MULTIPLE (listed below, all in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware) CASE NAME: CASE NUMBER SilverRock Development Company, LLC 24-11647 SilverRock Lifestyle Residences, LLC 24-11648 SilverRock Lodging, LLC 24-11650 SilverRock Luxury Residences, LLC 24-11652 SilverRock Phase I, LLC 24-11654 RGC PA 789, LLC 24-11657 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION; PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9; NAME OF CASE: CONSTRUCTION LOAN SERVICES II, LLC V. SILVERROCK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, ET AL. (U.S. District Court, District of Delaware, CASE NO. 25-1342-CFC) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 1 of 6 APRIL 21, 2026 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION; PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9; NAME OF CASE: CITY OF LA QUINTA V. SILVERROCK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, ET AL. (RIVERSIDE COUNTY SUP. CT. CASE NO. CVPS2404750) COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING AND MOVED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:33 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:04 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT AND TURNED OVER PRESIDING OFFICER DUTIES FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE COUNCIL MEETING TO MAYOR PRO TEM FITZPATRICK DUE TO HER PARTICIPATION IN THIS MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE MAYOR PRO TEM FITZPATRICK ASSUMED PRESIDING OFFICER DUTIES FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE COUNCIL MEETING REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Ihrke reported the following pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1 (Brown Act): • CLOSED SESSION ITEM NO. 1 — no reportable action; Council's authorization remains in place for the City Attorney, in coordination with the City Attorney's Office and Special Counsel, to defend and protect the interests of the City in the multiple bankruptcy cases filed by SilverRock Development Company LLC and its responsive affiliates as reported out for Closed Session Item No. 2 from the August 6, 2024, Council meeting. • CLOSED SESSION ITEM NO. 2 — no reportable action. • CLOSED SESSION ITEM NO. 3 — no reportable action. COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING AND MOVED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 4:04 P.M. MAYOR PRO TEM FITZPATRICK RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 5:51 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was conducted jointly with the quarterly Housing Authority meeting led by Councilmember/ Chair Sanchez. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA — None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 of 6 APRIL 21, 2026 ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. SILVERROCK (FORMERLY TALUS) DEVELOPMENT PROJECT — STATUS UPDATE City Attorney Ihrke said there were no new updates to be reported on the bankruptcy cases, other than what was already reported out for Closed Session earlier. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES MINUTES DATED MARCH 26, 2026 2. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 632 ON SECOND READING AMENDING CHAPTER 2.06 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES 3. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 633 ON SECOND READING TO: (1) REPEAL AND AMEND TITLE 10 ANIMALS OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE, (2) ADOPT BY REFERENCE TITLE 6 OF THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATED TO ANIMALS WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, AND (3) AMEND SECTION 11.44.020 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO PEACE OFFICERS ENFORCEMENT POWERS 4. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 634 ON SECOND READING TO APPROVE ZONE CHANGE 2024-0002 AND ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2024-0002 ADDING CHAPTER 9.105 TO THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE HIGHWAY 111 SPECIFIC PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT CODE PROJECT; CEQA: A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2024-0002, SCH # 2025050964) HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT; LOCATION: GENERALLY NORTH OF AVENUE 48, SOUTH OF COACHELLA VALLEY STORMWATER CHANNEL, EAST OF WASHINGTON STREET, AND WEST OF JEFFERSON STREET 5. EXCUSE ABSENCES OF VICE CHAIRPERSON GUERRERO AND COMMISSIONER NIETO FROM THE APRIL 14, 2026, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 6. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR MARKETING MANAGER TO ATTEND VIDCON IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, JUNE 24-28, 2026 7. APPROVE PURCHASE AND UPLIFTS OF 2026 CHEVROLET BLAZER FROM PARADISE CHEVROLET CADILLAC; AND DECLARE CURRENT 2015 CHRYSLER M300 AS SURPLUS AND APPROVE DISPOSAL METHOD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 of 6 APRIL 21, 2026 8. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH TERRA NOVA PLANNING AND RESEARCH, INC FOR ON -CALL PLANNING SERVICES 9. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO HOST VENUE AGREEMENT WITH WORLD TRIATHLON CORPORATION TO HOST THE 2026 AND 2027 IRONMAN 70.3 TRIATHLONS 10. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CITY'S PROJECT LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FOR SENATE BILL 1 — ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 FUNDING [RESOLUTION NO. 2026-008] 11. APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 THROUGH 2030/31 MEASURE A HALF CENT SALES TAX FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 12. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED MARCH 27 AND APRIL 3, 2026 13 »> Pulled for a separate vote by Councilmember McGarrey APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY DATED JANUARY 9, FEBRUARY 20, AND MARCH 6, 2026 MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/McGarrey to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-12 as presented, with Item No. 2 adopting Ordinance No. 632, Item No. 3 adopting Ordinance No. 633, Item No. 4 adopting Ordinance No. 634, and Item No. 10 adopting Resolution No. 2026-008. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 13 — pulled fora separate vote COUNCILMEMBER McGARREY RECUSED HERSELF, AND SAID SHE WILL ABSTAIN FROM THE DISCUSSION AND VOTE ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 13 DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STEMMING FROM A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH HER EMPLOYER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, WHICH IS A PAYEE ON THE DEMAND REGISTER MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans/Pena to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 13 as presented. Motion passed: ayes — 4, noes — 0, abstain — 1 (McGarrey), absent — 0. BUSINESS SESSION 1. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH FIND FOOD BANK TO PROVIDE MOBILE MARKET AND NON-PERISHABLE FOOD KITS TO SENIORS AND LA QUINTA RESIDENTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 of 6 APRIL 21, 2026 Councilmember McGarrey said she serves on the Board of Directors of FIND Food Bank, which is a volunteer position for a non-profit organization for which she does not receive any compensation. Senior Management Analyst Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. PRESENTER: Lorena Marroquin, Vice President of Community Impact with FIND Food Bank (FIND) — said she is speaking on behalf of FIND's President and Chief Executive Officer Debbie Espinosa, who was not able to be present at tonight's meeting as her attendance was requested at a global food security conference; Ms. Marroquin noted she oversees all food security programs and food distribution for FIND; thanked the City for its continued partnership with FIND and funding assistance since 2020, which has allowed FIND to expand its food distribution sites from 6 to 7; in 2025 FIND distributed over 500 pounds of food through these 7 sites; and FIND has an outreach team that also provides assistance with utilities and applications for CalFresh and Medi-Cal benefits. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmember Sanchez/Mayor Evans to approve Agreement for Contract Services with FIND Food Bank to provide mobile market and non-perishable food kits to seniors and La Quinta residents; and authorize the City manager to execute the agreement. Motion passed unanimously. STUDY SESSION — None PUBLIC HEARINGS — None DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS — None MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS Councilmember Sanchez reported on his and other Councilmembers' attendance at the Fly Over LQ: A Kite Experience annual event at SilverRock Park; La Quinta Visitor Magazine unveiling event at Chula restaurant; League of California Cities — Riverside County Division Executive Committee meeting at the La Quinta Resort; Do The Right Thing; Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting; ribbon cutting for Hudson Martin PC law office. MAYOR EVANS LEFT THE MEETING AT 6:00 P.M. Councilmember McGarrey reported on her and other Councilmembers' attendance at the Riverside County Office of Education Student of the Month. Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick reported on her attendance at Leadership Coachella Valley Government Day. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 of 6 APRIL 21, 2026 La Quinta's representative for 2026, Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick reported on her participation in the following organization's meeting: • RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION La Quinta's representative for 2026, Councilmember McGarrey reported on her participation in the following organization's meeting: • COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY La Quinta's representative for 2026, Councilmember Pena reported on his participation in the following organization's meeting: • COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers McGarrey/ Pena to adjourn at 6:07 p.m. Motion passed: ayes — 4, noes — 0, abstain — 0, absent — 1 (Evans). Respectfully submitted, V ( MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 of 6 APRIL 21, 2026