2020 01 11 Commnuity Workshop Special MeetingCITY COUNCIL 1 JANUARY 11, 2020
SPECIAL MEETING ANNUAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL AND TO THE
CITY CLERK:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the La Quinta
City Council is hereby called to be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020 from
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at La Quinta Wellness Center located at 78450
Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta, CA 92253 for the following purpose:
STUDY SESSION
1. ANNUAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOP: “VISIONING FOR TOMORROW”
Dated: January 7, 2020 Linda Evans
LINDA EVANS, Mayor
Attest:
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Monika Radeva, City Clerk, do hereby declare that the foregoing notice for
the City Council special meeting of January 11, 2020 was posted on the
outside entry to the Council Chamber at 78495 Calle Tampico and on the
bulletin boards at 51321 Avenida Bermudas and 78630 Highway 111 on
January 7, 2020.
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 1 JANUARY 11, 2020
SPECIAL MEETING ANNUAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2020
9:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
AT LA QUINTA WELLNESS CENTER
78450 AVENIDA LA FONDA, LA QUINTA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: Fitzpatrick, Peña, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
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 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 GC 54954.2(b).
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
STUDY SESSION
1.ANNUAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOP: “VISIONING FOR TOMORROW”
MAYOR’S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
City Council agendas and staff reports
are available on the City’s
web page: www.LaQuintaCA.gov
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 2 JANUARY 11, 2020
SPECIAL MEETING ANNUAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
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The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on January 21, 2020 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 meeting was posted on the City’s
website, near the entrance to the Council Chambers at 78495 Calle Tampico, and
the bulletin boards at the Stater Brothers Supermarket at 78630 Highway 111,
and the La Quinta Cove Post Office at 51321 Avenida Bermudas, on January 7,
2020.
DATED: January 7, 2020
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
Public Notices
The La Quinta City Council Chamber is handicapped accessible. If special equipment
is needed for the hearing impaired, please call the City Clerk’s office at (760) 777-
7092, twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations will be
made.
If special electronic equipment is needed to make presentations to the City Council,
arrangements should be made in advance by contacting the City Clerk’s office at (760)
777-7092. A one (1) week notice is required.
If background material is to be presented to the Councilmembers during a City Council
meeting, please be advised that eight (8) copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must
be supplied to the City Clerk for distribution. It is requested that this take place prior
to the beginning of the meeting.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any
item(s) on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Community
Development counter at City Hall located at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta,
California, 92253, during normal business hours.
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2020
Community
Workshop
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WHAT’S SACRED?
HEALTH &
WELLNESS
HIGH QUALITY
AESTHETICS
VIBRANT & SAFE
COMMUNITY
VISUALLY
BEAUTIFUL CITY
CULTURAL
DIVERSITY
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FINANCIAL
OVERVIEW
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2018/19
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
Seamless transition of new
City Manager, Jon McMillen
in July through on-boarding
of the City’s current projects
and financials. Met with
each department,
stakeholders and
community to understand
processes and procedures.
Rebuilt PlayInLaQuinta.com
with the new brand
standards as well as an
updated user interface that
allows visitors to view
filtered events throughout
the City.
Implemented a City-wide
app that features City
events, hiking maps,
master calendar, and
contact information for
City departments.
JANUARY 11, 2020
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
Completed remodel and
expansion of Washington
Street Apartments, low income
housing for seniors and adults
with disabilities.
Relocated 3 homeless
families into housing
through partnership with
Coral Mountain Apartments
and Martha’s Village and
Kitchen.
Enhanced Recycling
campaign for the City
through radio, print and
digital outreach. This
program educates and
informs the entire Coachella
Valley about the benefits of
recycling.
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WASHINGTON STREET APARTMENTS
JANUARY 11, 2020
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
Completed citywide
comprehensive fee
analysis study
Updated the City’s Records
Retention Schedule
Produced Insurance
Certificates Compliance
status report
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CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
Produced status report for
Agreement compliance
Responded timely to 600
public records requests
Managed the digitization of
the City’s paper records
archive
JANUARY 11, 2020
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Executed successful IRONMAN 70.3
event
Created new arts-based mental
wellness partnership with Old Town
Artisan Studio
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IRONMAN 70.3 INDIAN WELLS LA QUINTA
JANUARY 11, 2020
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Secured new producer for La Quinta
Arts Celebration
Launched regional police study with the
cities of Palm Desert & Indian Wells
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LA QUINTA ART
CELEBRATION
JANUARY 11, 2020
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Launched comprehensive review of fire
services
Enhanced Code Compliance services on
Saturdays and early morning patrols
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FINANCE
Established & funded a pension trust with
$6.5 million
Reserves are 82% funded
No General Fund debt
14 active grant funds, totaling $19.6
million
Completed banking services transition
Award winning financial statements and
policies (Investments & Reserves)
JANUARY 11, 2020
PUBLIC WORKS
Highway Safety
Improvement Program
Intersection Improvements
Landscape Renovation
Projects
Jefferson Street Sidewalk
Project
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PUBLIC WORKS
Avenida Bermudas ADA
Improvements
Highway 111 Sidewalk
Improvements Project
Pavement Management
Plan Projects
JANUARY 11, 2020
PUBLIC WORKS
LA QUINTA VILLAGE
COMPLETE STREETS
•$13.5 Million Dollar Project with
funding from ATP Cycle 3 Grant,
Measure G, Measure A, and SB1
Infrastructure Funds
•Stage 1 of the Complete Streets
project construction is wrapping
up mid-February along the Calle
Tampico corridor.
•Stage 2 of the project will begin in
February at the Avenue 52/Sinaloa
and Avenida Bermudas
roundabout.
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DESIGN &
DEVELOPMENT
HIGHWAY 111
CORRIDOR PLAN
STUDY COMPLETED
•Visioning study to guide
Highway 111 development
in a direction that improves
the quality of life for
residents, employees, and
visitors.
JANUARY 11, 2020
DESIGN &
DEVELOPMENT
SHORT TERM
VACATION
RENTALS
•Awarded contract with
LodgingRevs
Compliance Vendor
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DESIGN &
DEVELOPMENT
SILVERROCK MASS
GRADING
•Mass Grading
•Hotels and Residential
Units
•Shared Conference Center
•City Event Site
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DESIGN &
DEVELOPMENT
CALIFORNIA
DESERT MUSEUM
•18,456 square feet with
multiple art galleries,
offices, and an art studio
•North of Avenue 48
between Washington and
Caleo Bay
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DESIGN &
DEVELOPMENT
RESIDENCE INN BY
MARRIOTT
•Purchase and sale of City
property
•4 story, 108 room hotel
•Under construction
JANUARY 11, 2020
DESIGN &
DEVELOPMENT
STARBUCKS
DRIVE-THRU
•Northwest corner of
Tampico and Washington
•2,790 sf drive-through
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DESIGN &
DEVELOPMENT
FLOOR AND DECOR
•Remodel of former
Sam’s Club
•84,288 sf retail
JANUARY 11, 2020
DESIGN &
DEVELOPMENT
AUTO DEALER
SIGNS & PARKWAY
IMPROVEMENTS
ON HIGHWAY 111
•New monument signs
along Highway 111
•Updated landscaping
along the perimeter
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HIGHWAY
111
CORRIDOR
PLAN
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WHAT IS THE
HIGHWAY 111
CORRIDOR?
Major artery of the City
Regional connection through
the Valley
40,000 vehicles per day pass
through Highway 111
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WHY IS THE
CORRIDOR
IMPORTANT?
Businesses generate 75% of the City’s
sales tax revenues
Retail environment/shopping experience
is changing; on-line shopping convenience
(Amazon);
Must sustain Corridor’s economic
viability and prosperity into the future
Identified as a priority for study
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WHAT THE
PLAN DOES
•Describes current development pattern
•Identifies vision
•Contains policies to carry out vision:
•Sustained prosperity
•Place-making
•Mobility
•Identifies actions to implement vision
timeframes, responsible parties, and
funding sources
•Guides staff in discussion with developers
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HOW DID WE GET THERE?
•Community Workshop
•Three-Day Design
Charrette
•Online Survey
•Joint Study Sessions
with Council and
Planning Commission
JANUARY 11, 2020
THE VISION
Reimagines Highway 111 as an iconic
place
Encourages vibrant walkable areas to
activate the public realm
Fosters economic growth
Supports mixed-use development
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WHAT WE CAN
DO
•Support CV Link
•Develop Cultural Trail
•Continuous trail along
the north side of 111
•Integrate bikes,
pedestrians, gathering
spaces with local art
and culture
•Popup Art and Events
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WHAT WE CAN
DO
•Streetscape and landscape
design plans
•New design guidelines to focus
on the public spaces, building
design/form, and streets
•Remove barriers to good
design
•Support development
•Support walkable
environment
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WHAT WE CAN DO
•Explore Business
Improvement District (BID),
Enhanced Infrastructure
Financing District (EIFD),
and Landscape District
JANUARY 11, 2020
WHAT’S NEXT?
1st Quarter
2020
• Issue RFPs
• Form based
code
•Design
Guidelines
•Explore
financing
options
2nd Quarter
2020
• Form based
code workshop
to Council and
Planning
Commission
•Award
contracts for
RFPs
3rd Quarter
2020
•Explore
potential pilot
project
development
scenario
• Streetscape
and landscape
design
4th Quarter
2020
•Explore
marketing and
branding
options
• Possible
implementation
of new code
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MORE
INFORMATION
Danny Castro, Design and Development Director
dcastro@laquintaca.gov
Cheri Flores, Planning Manager
clflores@laquintaca.gov
Website: www.hwy111LQ.com
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L o c a t i o n : L a Q u i n t a W e l l n e s s C e n t e r
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R e s i d e n t s 5 6 (6 9 %)
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