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2022 03 28 Council & B-C Joint Special MeetingSPECIAL JOINT MEETING Page 1 of 1 MARCH 28, 2022 CITY COUNCIL, CITY BOARDS, & CITY COMMISSIONS SPECIAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL AND BORDS, 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 Monday, March 28, 2022, 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 24, 2022 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 Special Joint Meeting of the City Council, Boards, Commissions, and Committees of March 28, 2022 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 March 24, 2022. MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk AGENDA Page 1 of 4 MARCH 28, 2022 CITY COUNCIL, CITY BOARDS, & CITY COMMISSIONS SPECIAL JOINT MEETING SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES AGENDA MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022 AT 5:00 P.M. AT LA QUINTA WELLNESS CENTER 78450 AVENIDA LA FONDA, LA QUINTA ****************************** SPECIAL NOTICE Teleconferencing and Telephonic Accessibility In Effect Pursuant to Executive Orders N-60-20 and N-08-21 executed by the Governor of California, and subsequently Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361, 2021), enacted in response to the state of emergency relating to novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and enabling teleconferencing accommodations by suspending or waiving specified provisions in the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.), members of the public, Members of the City Council, Boards, Commissions, and Committees, the City Manager, City Attorney, City Staff, and City Consultants may participate in this special joint meeting by teleconference. Members of the public wanting to listen to the open session of the meeting may do so by tuning-in live via http://laquinta.12milesout.com/video/live.   Members of the public wanting to address the City Council and/or Members of Boards, Commissions, and Committees, either for a specific agenda item or matters not on the agenda are requested to follow the instructions listed below: Written public comments – can be provided in-person during the meeting or emailed to the City Clerk’s Office at CityClerkMail@LaQuintaCA.gov preferably by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting, and will be distributed to the City Council, Boards, Commissions, and Committees, incorporated into the agenda packet and public record of the meeting, and will not be read during the meeting unless, upon City Council agendas and staff reports are available on the City’s web page: www.LaQuintaCA.gov AGENDA Page 2 of 4 MARCH 28, 2022 CITY COUNCIL, CITY BOARDS, & CITY COMMISSIONS SPECIAL JOINT MEETING the request of the Mayor, a brief summary of any public comment is asked to be read, to the extent the City Clerk’s Office can accommodate such request. The email “subject line” must clearly state “Written Comments” and list the following: 1) Full Name 4) Public Comment or Agenda Item Number 2) City of Residence 5) Subject 3) Phone Number 6) Written Comments *** TELECONFERENCE PROCEDURES *** Verbal public comments via Teleconference – members of the public may attend and participate in this meeting by teleconference via Zoom and use the “raise your hand” feature when public comments are prompted by the Mayor; the City will facilitate the ability for a member of the public to be audible during the meeting and allow him/her/they to speak on the item(s) requested. Please note – members of the public must unmute themselves when prompted upon being recognized by the Mayor, in order to become audible. Only one person at a time may speak by teleconference and only after being recognized by the Mayor. ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82540879912 Meeting ID: 825 4087 9912 Or join by phone: (253) 215 – 8782 It would be appreciated that any email communications for public comments related to the items on the agenda, or for general public comment, are provided to the City Clerk’s Office at the email address listed above prior to the commencement of the meeting. If that is not possible, and to accommodate public comments on items that may be added to the agenda after its initial posting or items that are on the agenda, every effort will be made to attempt to review emails received by the City Clerk’s Office during the course of the meeting. The Mayor will endeavor to take a brief pause before action is taken on any agenda item to allow the City Clerk to review emails and share any public comments received during the meeting. All emails received by the City Clerk, at the email address above, until the adjournment of the meeting, will be included within the public record relating to the meeting. ****************************** CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL COUNCIL: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, Peña, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans AGENDA Page 3 of 4 MARCH 28, 2022 CITY COUNCIL, CITY BOARDS, & CITY COMMISSIONS SPECIAL JOINT MEETING ROLL CALL FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMISSION: Commissioners Anderson, Campbell, Dorsey, Mast, Mills, Way, and Chairperson Batavick ROLL CALL PLANNING COMMISSION: Commissioners Caldwell, Currie, Hassett, McCune, Proctor, Tyerman, and Chairperson Nieto ROLL CALL HOUSING COMMISSION: Commissioners Casto, Davidson, Pacheco, Schuknecht, and Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia ROLL CALL COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION: Commissioners Blakeley, Gordon, La Greca, Shelton, and Chairperson Biondi ROLL CALL CONSTRUCTION APPEALS BOARD: Board Members Edwards, Leonhard, Morris, Venuti, and Wolff ROLL CALL COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Trustee Peña ROLL CALL PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT COMMISSION: Commissioner Hughes ROLL CALL IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT ENERGY CONSUMERS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Committee Member Osborne and Peña ROLL CALL IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT COACHELLA VALLEY ENERGY COMMISSION: Commissioner Evans ROLL CALL COACHELLA VALLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION – TRAILS MANAGEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE: Commissioners Smith and Novak 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, Boards, Commissions, and Committees on any matter not listed on the agenda by providing written public comments either in-person or via email as indicated above; or provide verbal public comments either in-person or via teleconference by joining the meeting virtually at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82540879912 and use the “raise your hand” feature when prompted by the Mayor. Members of the public attending the meeting in-person are requested to complete a “Request to Speak” form and submit it to the City Clerk. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes (or approximately 350 words). The City Council, Boards, Commissions, and Committees value your comments; however, in accordance with State law, no AGENDA Page 4 of 4 MARCH 28, 2022 CITY COUNCIL, CITY BOARDS, & CITY COMMISSIONS SPECIAL JOINT MEETING 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)]. STUDY SESSION 1. UPDATES ON CITY PROJECTS AND DISCUSSION OF CITY-RELATED MATTERS OF MUTUAL INTEREST COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES MEMBERS’ ITEMS ADJOURNMENT ********************************* The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on April 5, 2022 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 Special Joint Meeting of the La Quinta City Council, Boards, Commissions, and Committees 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 March 24, 2022. DATED: March 24, 2022 MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California Public Notices  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, 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) 777-7123. A one (1) week notice is required.  Any writings or documents provided during this meeting regarding any item(s) on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall located at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California, 92253, during normal business hours. SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES Get updates on City projects, what's next, and give input on priorities for La Quinta.  Monday, March 28, 2022 at 5:00pm Wellness Center78450 Avenida La Fonda La Quinta, CA 92253 Attend via teleconference:https://US06Web.Zoom.US/J/82540879912 Tel: (253) 215 - 8782Meeting ID: 825 487 9912 Use *9 to request to speak & *6 to unmute when prompted Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 23, 2022 with Laurie McGinely at (760) 777-7123 or lmcginley@laquintaca.gov POWER POINTS SPECIAL JOINT MEETING MARCH 28, 2022 CITY COUNCIL, CITY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS March 28, 2022 1 Special Meeting City Council City Boards & Commissions March 28, 2022 Pledge of Allegiance 1 2 March 28, 2022 2 Public Comment - Teleconference Join virtually via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82540879912 Meeting ID: 825 4087 9912 “Raise Hand” to speak Limit Comments to 3 minutes Public Comment - Teleconference Join virtually via Zoom by phone: (253) 215 - 8782 Meeting ID: 825 4087 9912 *9 = Raise Hand; *6 = Unmute Limit Comments to 3 minutes 3 4 March 28, 2022 3 Welcome March 28, 2022 2022 Community Workshop Ranked Project Priorities 1. Undergrounding utilities 2. La Quinta Park upgrades 3. Public Safety Cameras – Phase 2 4. Additional Concerts in the Park 5. Coral Mountain Park – Incorporate Cahuilla history 6.1 Shade shelters at parks & bus stops 6.2 Affordable housing • 5 6 March 28, 2022 4 Finance Finance Accomplishments •FY 2021/22 Budget •10-Year Financial Projections Update •Measure G Annual Report •Monitored fiscal impacts and federally reimbursable expenses related to COVID-19 including coordination with City Manager’s office to execute Small Business Emergency Economic Relief Programs 7 8 March 28, 2022 5 Finance Future Projects •FY 2022/23 Budget •Pension Liability Study •Evaluate long-term Highway 111 economic development & maintenance funding options •Financial Policies – Reserve Policy Financial Advisory Commission 9 10 March 28, 2022 6 Financial Advisory Commission •Frequency: Quarterly •Time: 4:00pm •Location: Council Chambers •Commissioners: George Batavick, Chairperson W. Richard Mills, Vice Chair Brian Anderson William Campbell Keith Dorsey Shelley Mast Ellen Way FAC - Roles and Responsibilities •Oversight of City’s investments and various financial reports •Annual review / reporting of Measure G Sales Tax •Revenue Oversight of annual audit of City's financial statement and internal controls •Other finance-related tasks as needed or directed 11 12 March 28, 2022 7 City Clerk City Clerk •Comprehensive Fee Study Annual Update •Boards, Commissions, & Committees Annual Recruitments •Insurance Programs Annual Renewals •Elections 2022 •STVR Program Update 13 14 March 28, 2022 8 STVR Program Update 2021 - 2022 •Moratorium – Aug. 4, 2020 to Jun. 1, 2021 via Executive Order No. 10 & succeeding amendments •Permanent Ban in effect on May 20, 2021 – LQMC Section 3.25.055 •New permits have not been issued outside of exempt areas since August 4, 2020 •Existing permits can be renewed, but cannot be transferred Background 15 16 March 28, 2022 9 1,166 Active STVR Permits – Feb. 2022 (66 Estate Home STVR Permits) 21 60 1,085 HOMESHARES PRIMARY RESIDENCE GENERAL PERMITS February 2022 STVR Permits by Type Active STVR Permits Decline Since Jan. 2021 11.7% Decline Citywide 1,320 1,283 1,257 1,238 1,235 1,216 1,185 1,185 1,1811,186 1,184 1,165 1,171 1,166 1,050 1,100 1,150 1,200 1,250 1,300 1,350 JAN‐21 FEB‐21 MAR‐21 APR‐21 MAY‐21 JUN‐21 JUL‐21 AUG‐21 SEP‐21 OCT‐21 NOV‐21 DEC‐21 JAN‐22 FEB‐22 2021-22 STVR Permits Citywide 17 18 March 28, 2022 10 STVR Permits in Ban Areas Active Permits in the Ban areas collectively decreased by 20.44% from Jan. 2021 to Feb. 2022 due to attrition from home sales & non-renewals. STVR Density – Permit Ban Areas Density in Permit Ban areas collectively decreased from 9.14% to 7.3% since January 2021. 9.14%8.81%8.55%8.36%8.25%8.04%7.75%7.69%7.63%7.62%7.58%7.4%7.3%7.3% JAN‐21 FEB‐21 MAR‐21 APRI‐21 MAY‐21 JUN‐21 JUL‐21 AUG‐21 SEP‐21 OCT‐21 NOV‐21 DEC‐21 JAN‐22 FEB‐22 Density in STVR Banned Areas STVR Permit Ban Areas 19 20 March 28, 2022 11 Exempt Areas Citywide 2021 STVR Complaints - Complaints peaked in Q-2 at 348 & steadily declined by 75.57% to 85 in Q-4 - In the second half of 2021, unpermitted complaints became the relative majority at 60% in Q-3 and 55% in Q-4 192 186 118 38 132 162 176 47 324 348 294 85 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 Q‐1Q‐2Q‐3Q‐4 Permitted STVRs Unpermitted STVRs -75.57% 21 22 March 28, 2022 12 Jan/Feb 2021-2022 Comparison Monthly STVR Complaints Citywide Permitted & Unpermitted 93 13 54 10 47 12 58 5 140 25 112 15 JAN-21 JAN-22 FEB-21 FEB-22 Permitted STVRs Unpermitted STVRs -86.6% -82.14% Citywide Citations in 2021 - Citations peaked in Q-2 & steadily declined by 82.55% to 15 complaints in Q-4 - The relative percentage of Unpermitted Citations steadily increased throughout 2021, reaching 80% in Q-4 30 29 20 3 47 57 40 12 77 86 60 15 Q‐1Q‐2Q‐3Q‐4 Permitted & Unpermitted Permitted Citations Unpermitted Citations -82.55% 23 24 March 28, 2022 13 Jan/Feb 2021-2022 Comparison Monthly STVR Citations Citywide Permitted & Unpermitted 12 1 8 4 14 2 6 0 26 3 14 4 JAN-21 JAN-22 FEB-21 FEB-22 Permitted Citations Unpermitted Citations -71.43% -88.46% STVR Taxes, Fees, & Program Costs •Despite declining STVR permits, TOT revenues continued to increase in 2021 •Permit Ban Areas generate on average 80% or more of the total STVR TOT revenues collected, and the Exempt Areas generate the other 20% •Citation fine collections spiked in 2020-21 in correlation with enhanced enforcement, but are expected to decrease in 2022 as overall compliance increases •Permit/licensing fees are projected to be sufficient to cover STVR program operational costs in 2022 STVR Revenue Summary: January - December Revenue Type 2019 2020 2021 Transient Occupancy Tax Revenue (TOT) $ 3,793,699 $ 4,513,085 $ 5,921,344 *Citation Fine Collections: $ 65,450 $ 329,575 $ 431,883 STVR Permit Fee $ 200,542 $ 307,781 $ 758,780 STVR Permit Inspection Fee $ 25,025 $ 9,425 $ 1,950 STVR Permit Business License Fee (estimated)$ 52,000 $ 55,000 $ 50,000 Total STVR Permits/Licensing Fees : $ 277,567 $ 372,206 $ 810,730 Total Annual STVR Revenues: $ 4,136,716.43 $ 5,214,865.58 $ 7,163,956.94 *Citation Fine Collections revenue list collections current as of 1/25/2022 25 26 March 28, 2022 14 Citizens’ Initiative Petition •1/12/2022 – Citizens' Intent to Circulate a Petition to Phase-Out & Permanently Ban Non-Hosted STVRs in Non-Exempt Areas by 1/1/2025 filed with City •1/27/2022 – 180 days to circulate the petition, due by 7/26/2022 with 10% of registered voters •3/15/2022 – Council directed staff to prepare an analysis report evaluating the potential impacts of the measure initiative in accordance with CA Elections Code 9212 QUESTIONS 27 28 March 28, 2022 15 Design & Development Planning Commission 29 30 March 28, 2022 16 Planning Commission •Frequency: every 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month •Time: 5:00pm •Location: Council Chambers •Commissioners: Stephen Nieto, Chairperson Loretta Currie, Vice Chairperson Mary Caldwell Doug Hassett Kevin McCune Michel Proctor 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  31 32 March 28, 2022 17 Planning Projects •Pavilion Palms •Panera Restaurant/ Drive-thru •The Peak Mixed-Use •Residential Tract Developments: –Griffin Ranch Estates –Signature @ PGA West –Talus Residential –Andalusia –Piazza Serena Planning Projects •2022-2029 Housing Element Update •Caleo Bay Park Commercial Building •Coral Mountain Resort Project 33 34 March 28, 2022 18 On the Horizon •Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan •Historic Resources Inventory Update •Centralized parking in the Village District •Zoning Updates Public Works 35 36 March 28, 2022 19 Public Works Completed Projects Projects Underway •Highway 111 Corridor •La Quinta Cultural Campus •Fritz Burns Park Improvements •Dune Palms Pavement Rehabilitation •X-Park Landscape •Dune Palms Rd. Bridge •Avenue 53 at Jefferson Street Roundabout •La Quinta Landscape Renovation –Topaz –Desert Pride –Sierra Del Rey –Marbella 37 38 March 28, 2022 20 Undergrounding Utilities •Undergrounding Utility Poles in Village Area •Conduct Feasibility Study –Identify Cost –Phases –Funding  La Quinta Park  Upgrades 39 40 March 28, 2022 21 La Quinta Park Upgrades •Splash Pad Improvements •Playground Equipment Upgrades •Change in amenity of existing skate park area –Urban Soccer Park –Pickleball –Human Foosball Centralized Parking Options in La Quinta Village Area •Parking Needs •Additional Parking Lots –Use of Space •Parking Structures –High Cost •Informational Kiosk Maps 41 42 March 28, 2022 22 Public Safety Camera System  –Phase 2 Safety Camera System – Phase 2 •Add new cameras: –4 intersections –La Quinta X-Park. –Cove Oasis and trail head parking lots –Velasco and Colima Parks •Add Fiber Connections: –Cove cameras –Museum, –lumber yard and –3 roundabouts •Additional cameras: –Corporate yard to cover vulnerable locations. –La Quinta Park to cover vulnerable areas. –Adams Park •Automatic License Plate Reading Cameras at Entrance and Exit Points of the City 43 44 March 28, 2022 23 Community Resources Community Resources •Expanded Events & Community Programs •Police Services Study with City of Palm Desert •Added park programming and amenities 45 46 March 28, 2022 24 Community Services Commission Community Services Commission •Frequency: Quarterly •Time: 4:00pm •Location: Council Chambers •Commissioners: Gayl Biondi, Chairperson Sharrell Blakeley, Vice Chairperson Tammy Gordon Phillip LaGreca Sally Shelton 47 48 March 28, 2022 25 CSC Roadmap • Community Services Commission FY21/22 City Events X Park Soft Opening 49 50 March 28, 2022 26 Art Commissions “Bird Song” – Nate Frizzell Lumberyard Building (Future site of the Cultural Campus) “Wheels of Fortune” Justin Coopersmith “La Quinta Dip N’ Dots” Johnny Ha Art Commissions 51 52 March 28, 2022 27 Community Services Commission FY22/23 •Cultural Campus •Fritz Burns Park Improvements •Community Workshop Priorities Business Unit •Economic Development •Marketing •Information Technology •Affordable Housing •Housing Commission •Waste/ Recycling •Legislation •Cannabis  •Grant research 53 54 March 28, 2022 28 Housing Commission •Frequency: Quarterly •Time: 4:00pm •Location: Study Session Room •Commissioners: Veronica Gaeta-Mejia, Chairperson Olga Janneth Pacheco, Vice Chairperson Virginia Casto Gwendolyn Davidson David Schuknecht Housing Commission Roles and Responsibilities •5 commissioners; includes two 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. 55 56 March 28, 2022 29 Housing Accomplishments •Homeless funding for Martha's Village and Kitchen, Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, Coachella Valley Association of Governments •Recommended purchase of 15-acre Highway 111 vacant land for future affordable housing •Prohousing plan Looking ahead •Homeless funding •Future housing projects •Continue Cove home repairs •Mobile home park improvements 57 58 March 28, 2022 30 •Construction Appeals Board •CV Mosquito & Vector Control District Board •IID - Energy Consumers Advisory Committee (ECAC) •IID –Coachella Valley Energy Commission (CVEC) •Palm Springs International Airport Commission •Coachella Valley Conservation Commission What do you appreciate about serving on a Commission? 59 60 March 28, 2022 31 61 HAND-OUTS SPECIAL JOINT MEETING MARCH 28, 2022 CITY COUNCIL, CITY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (6 (5 (3 (2 (8 (4 (10 (9 (12 (1 (7 (11 SH-111 MADISON ST54TH AVEWASHINGTON ST48TH AVE EISENHOWER DR52ND AVE JEFFERSON STMILES AVE AIRPORT BLVAVENIDA CARRANZA58TH AVE FRED WARING DR 50TH AVE AVENIDA BERMUDASMONROE STFRED WARING DR 50TH AVE JEFFERSON STJEFFERSON ST58TH AVE EI S E N H O W E R D R 58TH AVE ¯ 0 0.45 0.9 1.35 1.80.225 Miles STVR Exempt STVR_exempt_zone North La Quinta Cove Mid La Quinta South La Quinta City Boundary Id name zoning1Homewood Suites (La Quinta Desert Villas - Center Pointe)Tourist Commercial (TC) District2Legacy Villas Tourist Commercial (TC) District & Development Agreement3La Quinta Resort including Spa & Tennis Villas Tourist Commercial (TC) District & Adjacent to TC District4Embassy Suites (Casitas Las Rosas)Village Commercial District5Village Commercial Village Commercial District6SilverRock Specific Plan Tourist Commercial (TC) District - Undeveloped7CodornizEntitlement Approval8Signature at PGA West Tourist Commercial (TC) District9Puerta Azul Entitlement Approval10SW corner Ave 64 & Madison St Tourist Commercial (TC) District - Undeveloped11NW corner Ave 64 & Madison St Tourist Commercial (TC) District - Undeveloped12Polo Villas Residences Development Agreement