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2026 01 20 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 3:00 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 City Manager McMillen requested that Consent Calendar Item No. 12, related to Amendment No. 9 to Agreement for Contract Services with GHD, Inc for the Highway 111 Corridor Project No. 2019-05, be pulled from consideration from tonight's agenda and brought back at a future meeting. City Attorney Ihrke said he will make a verbal announcement on Consent Calendar Item No. 16 related to an employment agreement with David Newell for the Design and Development Director position, regarding the salary and fringe benefits of a City executive employee pursuant to the Brown Act [Government Code § 54953(d)(3)]. Councilmember McGarrey said she will recuse herself and abstain from participating in the discussion and vote on Consent Calendar Item No. 19, related to the approval of demand registers for Sothern 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. Councilmember Pena said he will recuse himself and abstain from participating in the discussion and vote on Consent Calendar Item No. 14, related to the Fritz Burns Park Improvements Project No. 2021-02, due to a potential conflict of interest stemming from the proximity of his real property to this project, and requested that it be pulled for a separate vote. Mayor Evans and Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick said they would comment on Consent Calendar Item Nos. 7, 13, and 14. Council concurred. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 1 of 12 JANUARY 20, 2026 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) 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) 4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION; INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (4) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1) COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING AND MOVED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:04 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:00 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Ihrke reported the following pursuant to Government Code § 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 of 12 JANUARY 20, 2026 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. Mr. Ihrke noted that a summary of the bankruptcy proceedings status for SilverRock Development Company LLC and its affiliates will be provided under the Announcements, Presentations, and Written Communications section of the agenda, as Presentation Item No. 1. • CLOSED SESSION ITEM NO. 2 — no reportable action. • CLOSED SESSION ITEM NO. 3 — no reportable action. • CLOSED SESSION ITEM NO. 4 — City Attorney Ihrke said pursuant to Government Code § 54957.1(a)(2), Council took the following action: MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/McGarrey to authorize the City Attorney's office to initiate an action related to the anticipated litigation. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Ihrke explained that while at this time the action, defendants, and other particulars do not need to be identified, once formal action has commenced, the action, defendants, and other particulars relating to the nature of the action would be disclosed to any person upon inquiry, unless to do so would jeopardize the City's ability to effectuate service of process on one or more unserved parties or to do so would jeopardize the ability to conclude any settlement negotiations to the City's advantage. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA — None ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. SILVERROCK (FORMERLY TALUS) DEVELOPMENT PROJECT — STATUS UPDATE City Attorney Ihrke said on August 5, 2024, SilverRock Development Company LLC and its affiliates (debtors), collectively referred to as "SDC," voluntarily petitioned for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware; and per Council's direction and approval, the City retained Special Counsel who has continuously been working with the City Manager and City Attorney throughout these proceedings. As announced at the last Council meeting, the debtors' 130+/- acre property, formerly known as the Talus project, was sold on December 9, 2025, to Turnbridge Equities (TBE) pursuant to the bankruptcy court's order authorizing the sale. Prior Announcements regarding the bankruptcy case are available on the City's website at www.laquintaca.gov/talus. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 of 12 JANUARY 20, 2026 Mr. Ihrke noted, also as previously announced, that the bankruptcy case continues even though the significant milestone of selling the debtors' property to TBE has occurred. One creditor, Construction Loan Services II, LLC d/b/a Builders Capital (Builders), filed an appeal of the bankruptcy court's Sale Order, which, in accordance with federal bankruptcy procedure, remains pending in the US District Court for Delaware. Relatedly, over the holidays, the City, TBE, and debtors filed a Joint Motion to Dismiss Builders' appeal based on relevant federal bankruptcy statutes and case law. Per stipulated agreement of the parties, the briefing for Builders' appeal and the Joint Motion to Dismiss that appeal have been stayed (or temporarily "postponed") so that the parties can focus on the mediation relating to the bankruptcy case. This leads to another aspect of the bankruptcy case that occurred over the holidays. After receiving feedback and input from the City and other key secured creditors, the debtors filed a motion for an Order Authorizing a Mediation, and the court granted it for the purposes of trying to reach an agreement among secured creditors as to the allocation and distribution of the net proceeds available from the sale of the debtors' property. Mediation sessions have already commenced and will continue through this month. The City Manager, Special Counsel, and the City Attorney's office will keep the Council informed as to progress and the status of the case. City Manager McMillen said TBE has been on site since the beginning of 2026, along with their building and engineering consultants to evaluate the conditions of the structures at the project site; and TBE will provide a presentation at the February 3, 2026, Council meeting with a status update and what to expect going forward. 2. MARTHA'S VILLAGE AND KITCHEN — INTRODUCE NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO MIKKI JORDAN Chief Development Officer Alicia Grantham introduced new President and CEO Mikki Jordan, who provided a brief history of experience, qualification, and personal journey, and expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve. 3. INTRODUCE NEW AND PROMOTED CITY STAFF MEMBERS City Manager McMillen introduced the following promoted City employees: Employee Name Title Department Manuel Elizalde Administrative Technician Finance Department Jack Lima Associate Planner Design and Development City Manager McMillen commended Planning Manager Cheri Flores for her commitment and efforts in serving as the Interim Design and Development Director; and introduced the following new City employee: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 of 12 JANUARY 20, 2026 Employee Name Title Department David Newell Design and Development Director Design and Development CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DATED DECEMBER 2, 2025 2. APPROVE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DATED DECEMBER 16, 2025 3. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND SUB -GRANTED THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE [RESOLUTION NO. 2026-001] 4. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR DEPUTY CITY CLERK TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY 2026 RISK MANAGEMENT ACADEMY IN OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA, FEBRUARY 3-5, 2026 5. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR FINANCE TECHNICIAN TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC PROCUREMENT OFFICIALS ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, FEBRUARY 1-4, 2026 6. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THREE PLANNING COMMISSIONERS AND ONE PLANNING STAFF MEMBER TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' ACADEMY IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, MARCH 11-13, 2026 7. ACCEPT HIGHWAY 111 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT NO. 2022- 25, LOCATED ON HIGHWAY 111 FROM THE CITY LIMITS WEST OF WASHINGTON STREET TO THE CITY LIMITS AT JEFFERSON STREET 8. ACCEPT OFF -SITE AND ON -SITE IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CANTERA RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, TRACT MAP NO. 31249, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF AVENUE 58, WEST OF MADISON STREET 9. ACCEPT OFF -SITE IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GRIFFIN RANCH RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, TRACT MAP NO. 32879, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF AVENUE 54 AND MADISON STREET 10. APPROVE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE, AND ADVERTISE FOR BID THE CITYWIDE STRIPING REFRESH PROJECT NO. 2025-01 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 of 12 JANUARY 20, 2026 11. APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC TO PROVIDE PUBLIC SAFETY CAMERA SYSTEM MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR TWO-YEAR EXTENSION 12. »> Pulled from consideration from the agenda by staff APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 9 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVE I SS WITH GHD, INC FOR THE HIGHWAY 111 CORRIDOR PROJECT NO. 2019-05 13. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING TO PREPARE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE FOR THE BRIDGE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM PROJECT NO. 2023-33 14. »> Pulled for a separate vote by Councilmember Pena APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH IN -SITE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE FRITZ BURNS PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2021-02 15. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF INDIO FOR THE AVENUE 50 WIDENING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2022-05, LOCATED BETWEEN JEFFERSON STREET AND MADISON STREET 16. APPROVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH DAVID NEWELL TO SERVE AS DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 17. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED NOVEMBER 30, 2025 18. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED DECEMBER 5, 12, 19, AND 26, 2025 19. »> Pulled for a separate vote by Councilmember McGarrey APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY DATED NOVEMBER 14 AND DECEMBER 12, 2025 ITEM NO. 16 — VERBAL ANNOUNCEMENT: City Attorney Ihrke announced that pursuant to Government Code § 54953(c)(3), prior to the consideration or taking final action by the Council, there must be a verbal summary of a recommendation for a final action on the salaries, salary schedules or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of any "local agency executive," as defined by Government Code § 3511.1. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 of 12 JANUARY 20, 2026 This verbal summary applies to Consent Calendar item No. 16, the recommendation to approve an employment agreement for the Design and Development Director position, a "local agency executive," with reference to the following: • Annual salary is set at $206,188.79 effective January 5, 2026 • Like any other City employee, the Design and Development Director is eligible for the current citywide health benefit cap of $2,570 per month; a $200 annual Wellness Dollar benefit per fiscal year; and Deferred Compensation Program $50 match per pay period. CONSENT CALENDAR — COMMENTS ITEM NO. 7: Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick said this item accepts the Highway 111 pavement rehabilitation project which has been worried about for a couple of years with the results being an amazing job completed in advance of schedule; thanked staff and consultants; and noted the striping east- and north -bound on Highway 111 from Washington Street to Indian Wells city limits was revised which has resulted in citizens' complaints, specifically east -bound due to the removal of the third straight through lane and the addition of bicycle striping causing drivers confusion. City Manager McMillen said staff is aware of the complaints and is researching the matter, along with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department; the City's traffic engineer proposed some striping solutions, which were implemented but unfortunately, have not produced the desired outcome and drivers continue to be confused. Staff has come up with some restriping alternatives currently under review, which once finalized will be presented to Council for discussion and consideration at a public meeting in the near future. Mr. McMillen noted that Consent Calendar Item No. 10 on the agenda related to the Citywide Striping Refresh Project No. 2025-01 would include the Council's direction for the restriping of this Highway 111 street segment. ITEM NO. 13: Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick said it was a great idea to create a bridge preventative maintenance program, it aligns with Council's prior discussions of the importance of asset management; and she would like a reserve fund category created that will fund the improvements needed under this program going forward, as bridge maintenance is expensive and this would ensure the City is fiscally prepared to cover these costs. City Manager McMillen explained that the proposed agreement with Dokken Engineering is specific to bridge preventative maintenance items outlined by a recent inspection conducted by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), however, staff will include in the scope of work for the consultant to prepare recommendations for ongoing capital replacement funds that should be set aside for maintenance going forward. Mayor Evans noted that Caltrans is providing the majority of the funding for the bridge preventative maintenance items they identified. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 of 12 JANUARY 20, 2026 MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/McGarrey to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-11, 13, 15-18, as presented, with Item No. 2 adopting Resolution No. 2026-001. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 14 — pulled fora separate vote COUNCILMEMBER PENA RECUSED HIMSELF, AND SAID HE WILL ABSTAIN FROM THE DISCUSSION AND VOTE ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 14 DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STEMMING FROM THE PROXIMITY OF HIS REAL PROPERTY TO THE FRITZ BURNS PARK MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Sanchez/Fitzpatrick to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 14 as presented. Motion passed: ayes — 4, noes — 0, abstain — 1 (Pena), absent — 0. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 19 — pulled fora separate vote COUNCILMEMBER McGARREY RECUSED HERSELF, AND SAID SHE WILL ABSTAIN FROM THE DISCUSSION AND VOTE ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 19 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 Sanchez/Fitzpatrick to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 19 as presented. Motion passed: ayes — 4, noes — 0, abstain — 1 (McGarrey), absent — 0. BUSINESS SESSION 1. INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 5.94 TO TITLE 5 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO REGULATING THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF KRATOM PRODUCTS WITHIN THE CITY [ORDINANCE NO. 628] Public Safety Management Analyst Chastain presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. PRESENTER: Lieutenant Lingle with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department reported on the actions the County has enacted to regulate kratom and protect the public from kratom products. City Clerk Radeva said WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS were received from the citizens listed below, in alphabetical order, which were distributed to Council, made public, published on the City's website, and included in the public record of this meeting. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8 of 12 JANUARY 20, 2026 Comments regarding the benefits of kratom products and objecting to a ban: • Bunny Baker, no city of residence listed • Misty Brown, Advocate and Activist est. 2019 • Dijon Evans, California, no city of residence listed • Denise Geltman, California, no city of residence listed • Shane Marciel, no city of residence listed • Amanda Rainer, no city of residence listed • Anthony Rosa, Sonoma State University Alumni • Venus Usher, New Castle, Delaware • Justing Wolf, Co -Founder and CEO, New Brew • Melody Woolf, no city of residence listed Comments in support of prohibiting the sale and distribution of 7-OH (kratom products): • California Narcotic Officers' Association — authored by President Devin Chase Council discussed the inability to medically prescribe kratom because it is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA); the plant that kratom products are derived from is not being banned, just the 7-OH derivative from the plant used to create kratom products, and only if the product contains greater than 2%; the businesses in La Quinta currently selling the product are in compliance; how this ordinance will be enforced to prevent the sale to persons under age 21; how the products are marketed; the various forms of consumption; the status of regulation by the State; acknowledged the positive effects adults have reported from kratom use; stated that the ordinance does not criminalize its use by responsible adults but places guardrails on this unregulated product; explained the long-term risk to young brains; and the innocuous looking packaging and marketing. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Sanchez/Fitzpatrick to take up Ordinance No. 628 by title and number only and waive further reading to add Chapter 5.94 to Title 5 of the La Quinta Municipal Code as presented. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Radeva read the following title of Ordinance No. 628 into the record: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.94 TO TITLE 5 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF KRATOM PRODUCTS IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Sanchez/Fitzpatrick to introduce at first reading Ordinance No. 628 to add Chapter 5.94 to Title 5 of the La Quinta Municipal Code related to regulating the sale and distribution of kratom products within the City of La Quinta, as presented. Motion passed unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9 of 12 JANUARY 20, 2026 STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSS SILVERROCK PARK FACILITY MURAL CONCEPTS Community Services Senior Management Analyst Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. Council discussed a desire for a more vibrant design but not a cliche design; looking for art that compliments the sculptures already there; the art could relate to events held at the facility; embracing the uses at the park into the mural; like the inclusion of local wildlife; desire for a bold, abstract, colorful mural that pops rather than blends into the environment; something that draws users into the park; the art should reflect its placement at the entrance to a world -class leisure facility as well as La Quinta's premier park; incorporating local wildlife but in vibrant colors and using abstract design to create a flow from panel to panel; desire for visitors to find the mural cool, exciting, wild, and a photo - opt background; mural is not meant to convey any particular value message; use of bright color palette, not muted desert colors; and the roof surface is to be included in the mural. PRESENTER VIA TELECONFERENCE: John Cuevas, selected in 2025 by Council to design a mural on the restroom building at the SilverRock Park (SRR) — provided optional concepts to Council, including an abstract design or marrying abstract with use -related elements, such as a guitar and musical notes. Council reached a consensus and directed staff to return with two to three new design concepts based on Council's feedback above. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 18, 2025: CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE HIGHWAY 111 SPECIFIC PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT CODE PROJECT TO A DATE CERTAIN (ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2024- 0002, SPECIFIC PLAN 2022-0002, ZONE CHANGE 2024-0002, AND ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2024-0002); 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 THE COACHELLA VALLEY STORMWATER CHANNEL, EAST OF WASHINGTON STREET AND WEST OF JEFFERSON STREET [RESOLUTIONS NO. 2026-002 AND 2026-003, ORDINANCE NO. 629 The following staff and consultant presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office: • Planning Manager Cheri Flores, City of La Quinta • Kathryn Slama, Director, Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. (LWC) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 10 of 12 JANUARY 20, 2026 Council discussed support for the auto -oriented overlay; credit for existing public open areas; and intent to integrate existing but also to improve public spaces for increased use and attractiveness. MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING REMAINED OPEN FROM THE NOVEMBER 18, 2025, MEETING City Clerk WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS were received from the entities listed below, in alphabetical order, on Public Hearing Item No. 1, which were distributed to Council, made public, published on the City's website, and included in the public record of this meeting: • Jackson Tidus, a Law Corporation, comments dated January 19, 2026, submitted by Michael Tidus, Executive Vice President, on behalf of Washington III, LTD, the operator and developer of the Washington Park shopping center — requesting that Washington III, LTD be excluded from certain requirements under the proposed Specific Plan, including specific uses currently allowed under the existing zoning designation remain as such, and not imposing the public space requirement, amongst others. • Jackson Tidus, a Law Corporation, comments dated January 20, 2026, submitted by Michael Tidus, Executive Vice President, on behalf of Washington III, LTD, the operator and developer of the Washington Park shopping center — in support of staff's recommendation to continue this item to a date certain. MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING SHALL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE APRIL 7, 2026, COUNCIL MEETING MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/McGarrey to continue the public hearing for this item to a date certain of April 7, 2026. Motion passed unanimously. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS — None MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS Mayor Evans reported on her attendance at the naming of the La Quinta High School gym after late coach Tom Jenkins; toy drive by local Assembly Members; Visit Greater Palm Springs holiday party; Gingerbread Lane at Old Town Artisan Studios; Film Festival Gala; Marian Brumett's 102nd birthday celebration at The Palms; California Desert Association Realtors awards and installation; Resident Day at the Desert International Horse Park; Mountain View Country Club fundraiser by the Desert Sands Education Foundation for golf teams; Girl Schout Troop 1424 tour of City Hall including presentations regarding departmental functions; and the Hunter Lopez memorial Foundation fundraiser at J&J Ranch. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 11 of 12 JANUARY 20, 2026 Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick reported on her attendance at the Martin Luther King Commemoration in Palm Springs. Councilmember McGarrrey reported on her attendance at the City's Youth Collective meeting; and the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce Exchange meeting. Councilmember Sanchez reported on his attendance at the DVBA luncheon; Living Desert World Desert Day event; and the Palm Springs Women in Film and Television (PSWIFT) event. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS La Quinta's representative for 2026, Mayor Evans reported on her participation in the following organization's meeting: • CVAG COACHELLA VALLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION La Quinta's representative for 2026, Councilmember McGarrey reported on her participation in the following organization's meeting: • LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES — EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, RIVERSIDE COUNTY DIVISION La Quinta's representative for 2026, Councilmember Sanchez reported on his participation in the following organization's meeting: • CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Evans adjourned the meeting at 5:56 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, V ( MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 12 of 12 JANUARY 20, 2026