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FY 2023/24 Budget Study Session
The City invites you to participate in public meetings regarding the fiscal year 2023/24 budget. The first Budget Study Session will be held during the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 16, at 4 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers. Please check the posted agenda for that meeting when available or visit https://www.laquintaca.gov/ProposedBudget for more information.
City Website Links:
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The HUB (Permits & Licenses)
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La Quinta Shred Event
Bring your paper items to shred for La Quinta’s FREE Shred Event on Saturday, May 13, from 7 to 11 a.m. in the City Hall North Parking Lot (off Calle Tampico). Please visit https://www.laquintaca.gov/Recycle for more information on the City’s waste and recycling programs and events.
Used Oil/Oil Filter Drop-Off
Drop-off your used oil and oil filters at the La Quinta AutoZone at 78792 Highway 111 on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sponsored by CalRecycle, the Coachella Valley Association of Government (CVAG) invites you to recycle your used motor oil and oil filters. Bring your used motor oil and oil filters to any of the following event locations. Receive up to two FREE new oil filters, a shop rag, and a funnel per household. For more information, please visit https://www.laquintaca.gov/Recycle.
The GEM Magazine - May 2023
The GEM is a local publication about all the great things happening in La Quinta, California. It is produced by the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC) and distributed for free to all residents, Chamber members, and businesses in La Quinta. For previous issues of the GEM, please visit https://www.playinlaquinta.com/the-gem/.
To advertise in the GEM, please call the GCVCC at (760) 347-0676 or email: info@GCVCC.org.
Quail Mail E-Notifications
The City of La Quinta has an e-notification system that sends emails and text messages with the latest City news, events, alerts, meetings, and more! Subscribers can modify topic choices at any time. Scan the QR code above or visit https://www.laquintaca.gov/QuailMail to sign-up or modify your preferences.
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Business Assistance Links:
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Annual Budget Process
The City invites you to participate and/or track public meetings regarding the fiscal year 2023/24 budget. The annual budget process coordinates the allocation of city revenues for essential services such as police and fire, community programs and events, and capital improvement projects. As meetings occur budget information presented will be available online on a dedicated City webpage within the Finance Department at: https://www.laquintaca.gov/ProposedBudget.
Financial Advisory Commission (FAC) Meeting
The FAC will hold a regular quarterly meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10th. For meeting details or more information on the FAC, please visit: https://www.laquintaca.gov/our-city/city-departments/finance/financial-advisory-commission.
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Upcoming City Meetings:
Financial Advisory Commission Meeting
City Council Meeting
Planning Commission Meeting
*Meetings are subject to change. Verify the City Calendar links above for agendas or cancellation messages prior to meeting start time.
Apply for Open Commission Seats!
Help plan the future of La Quinta and influence public policy for City Council to consider. Submit an application for an open commission seat today. The application deadline is Monday, June 5, at 5 p.m. For more information, please visit https://www.laquintaca.gov/Commissions.
Short-Term Vacation Rentals
Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) information and the weekly STVR Active & Suspended Permit List is available on the City’s website at: https://www.laquintaca.gov/STVR.
Active STVR permit holders can access their account 24/7 to complete their monthly TOT reporting online, submit and pay for STVR permit renewals, as well as easily manage their account by using the City’s online STVR portal at: http://laquinta.munirevs.com.
City staff is available to answer any STVR questions by email at vacationlq@laquintaca.gov or by phone at (760) 777-7162.
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Upcoming Events:
Concerts in the Park
Bring your chairs or blankets and join the City of La Quinta for Concerts in the Park at SilverRock Park on Saturday, May 6, from 7 - 9 p.m.! The musical guest this month is L.A.vation, an authentic U2 tribute band.
This event guarantees a fun, unforgettable musical performance you won’t want to miss! There will be food truck vendors on site, however attendees are welcome to bring low back chairs, blankets, food, and non-alcoholic beverages. For more information, please visit https://www.playinlaquinta.com/signature-events/.
Certified Farmers Market
Bring your reusable grocery bags and your appetite on Sunday, May 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Old Town La Quinta. The Certified Farmers Market is open Sundays from October 2022 – May 2023. You will find fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs, honey, flowers, fresh farm-raised meats, line-caught seafood, freshly baked bread, pastries, cookies, handmade hummus, chips and dips, salsa, handcrafted teas, gourmet sauces, olive oil, and so much more! For more information, please visit https://www.playinlaquinta.com/events-calendar/.
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Art in Public Places:
New Acquisition: Gold Star Family Monument
The Gold Star Family Monument in Civic Center Park is nearly complete. Artist CJ Rench finished installing the main components of the sculpture on Wednesday, April 26, and City staff are preparing to add the finishing touches to the beautiful art piece. Within the next few weeks, a walking path and lighting will be added around the monument, providing a 360-degree view. Additionally, City staff plan to include a plaque to describe the significance of Gold Star Families.
The title of Gold Star Families is reserved for families of military members who have died in the line of duty and is meant to honor the service member’s ultimate sacrifice while acknowledging their family’s loss, grief, and continued healing. The sculpture features three layers of stainless-steel stars with bronze patinas and was designed to include elements similar to the Veterans Acknowledgement Monuments. The center of the sculpture features a 3D glass star with a saluting soldier cast into it. The body of the art piece is hollow through the back so light can shine through.
New Acquisition: La Quinta's Harmony
La Quinta’s Harmony is one of Charles Sherman’s Miracle Towers, sculptures inspired by the pyramids of Ancient Egypt and based on interpretations of the tetrahedron geometric form. The 10-foot tall sculpture in Civic Center Park was fabricated from hand-welded stainless steel and features a chemically activated patina that creates the turquoise-blue color. The convergence of the triangles at the apex of the art piece is counter-pointed by the stability of the perfectly balanced triangles that meet at the sculpture's base.
Wherever a Miracle Tower is placed, the magic of its strength, balance, and the wisdom of the ages is evoked by the sculpture’s pyramid energy. La Quinta’s Harmony is meant to activate the environment in which it is placed and serves as a visual totem to manifest personal miracles.
Recreation:
Fritz Burns Pool
La Quinta's Fritz Burns Pool has plenty to offer visitors of all ages. Activities include Arthritis Water Therapy, Aqua Fit, Adult Water Aerobic, and Open/Lap Swim just to name a few. The pool is located on the corner of Avenida Bermudas and Avenue 52 in La Quinta, CA. Please contact (760) 771-4347 for more information or visit https://www.laquintaca.gov/FBpool.
Click the images below to view a schedule of pool activities.
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Wellness Center
The La Quinta Wellness Center's hours of operation are:
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Monday - Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Saturday: 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Sunday: Closed
The Wellness Center is offering a variety of fitness classes including Yoga, Gentle Yoga, and Mat Pilates. Register online at https://laqwebtrac.laquintaca.gov/. For more details or questions, please call (760) 564-0096.
Click the image below to view the weekly classes for May 2023.
Monday Movie Matinee
All movie Mondays begin at 1 p.m. Movies are FREE and seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. Movies are subject to change without notice. For information about movie titles, please call the Wellness Center at (760) 564-0096.
Food Programs
The Wellness Center is a resource for food distribution and general information. In partnership with FIND Food Bank, the City participates in bi-weekly food distribution (food bag/box for each household) to many of our affordable housing properties including:
- Coral Mountain Apartments
- Hadley Villas
- Vista Dunes
- Washington Street Apartments
- Wolff Waters Place Apartments
Interested parties are encouraged to call (760) 564-0096 for more details.
In collaboration with the City, FIND Food Bank continues to distribute food at La Quinta Community Park (77865 Avenida Montezuma, La Quinta, CA 92253) on the following days:
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1st Friday of the month, from 8 - 9 a.m. Seniors age 65+ only (proof of age required).
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4th Saturday of the month, from 8 - 11 a.m. All ages welcome.
Contact FIND Food Bank at (760) 775-3663 for more information.
X Park
The X Park hours of operation are Wednesday - Friday, 12 to 9 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Resident fees are $2 for a daily use pass and $25 for an annual pass. Non-resident fees are $5 for a daily use pass and $50 for an annual pass. Skateboards, bikes, scooters, and rollerblades are welcome! For more information, please call 760-777-7004 or visit www.laquintaxpark.com.
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La Quinta Public Library:
The La Quinta Library is committed to encouraging lifelong learning by providing the people of our community with safe, no-cost activities for educational growth and recreational fulfillment. For the full complement of programs and events, check out our Facebook events page.
Library: Anime Zone
Anime Zone (ages 13-17) on Saturday, May 6 at 11:30 a.m. NEW TIME! Now offered in the morning. Enjoy random anime with friends. Commentary encouraged!
Library: Love Story Book Club
Love Story Book Club (ages 18 years or older) on Sunday, May 7 at 2:15 p.m. Happily, Ever After’s not guaranteed in this traditional book club featuring romantic titles. May’s pick: Bloom by Kevin Panetta. See the Adult Reference Desk to register and to ask about available copies. *Registration required*
Creation Station: Maker Craft Flip Books
Stop by the Creation Station on Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn how to make a flip book, one of the earliest forms of animation, as we celebrate National Comic Book Day. Other comic book crafts will be available too. FREE while supplies last. All ages welcome. For more information, call (760) 777-7088 or email lqmakerspace@laquintaca.gov.
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La Quinta Museum:
The La Quinta Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please check our Facebook page or call (760) 777-7170 for current program information and registration links for FREE programs. Please visit https://www.facebook.com/LaQuintaMuseum/.
New Exhibit: The Newest Americans
New Citizens Reflect on What America Means to Them. On exhibit through July 22, 2023. The journeys, hopes, dreams and concerns of 29 new U.S. citizens come to life through vivid color portraits and personal stories. The Newest Americans encourages visitors to see the United States and the immigration process through the eyes of new citizens representing over 20 countries of origin. All photos were taken and interviews conducted in the moments immediately prior to and following two naturalization ceremonies. This exhibit by Sam Comen (photography) and Michael Estrin (reporting) is produced in partnership with The California Museum and traveled by Exhibit Envoy.
Exhibit: Dorothy Arzner
Explore the life of this Hollywood trailblazer, Dorothy Arzner. She was the only woman director during the “Golden Age” of Hollywood, with the largest body of work of any woman director to this day. A groundbreaker in the film industry, she also “broke ground” here in La Quinta, building a home that she shared with her partner, Marion Morgan.
Program: Sketchbook Journaling
Sketchbook Journaling will be held on Friday, May 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. Get in touch with your inner artist with sketchbook journaling. Basic supplies provided.
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Code Compliance:
Code Compliance has a full-service voicemail system at (760) 777-7050. The mailbox is monitored regularly. Callers can leave messages/requests as follows:
- STVR Complaint Hotline for an actively occurring report, please call 760-777-7157.
- Code compliance complaints - leave a detailed message including the property address or, the specific location, the nature of the complaint, and any pertinent details relating to the reported violation. Code Compliance will investigate the complaint and address any observed violations, but typically does not follow up with reporting parties.
- Inspection requests for a pool drain or STVR special inspection, please leave a message with the permit number, address, type of inspection, and requested inspection date and time along with a name and call back number.
- For general code compliance related questions, please email codecompliancemail@laquintaca.gov.
- For animal control services, please contact Riverside County Department of Animal Services at 760-343-3644, option 1. For questions relating to an administrative or parking citation, please call Citation Processing Center at 1-800-989-2058. For non-emergency police services, please contact Riverside County Sheriff at 760-836-3215, option 5.
Inspections and Cases
289 properties inspected, 32 cases opened, and 82 cases closed
Notices, Violations, Citations
Issued 10 courtesy notices, 13 notices of violation, 10 final notice of violation, and 6 administrative citations
Miscellaneous
246 other actions and 65 phone calls handled
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The Hub/Permit Services is open to the public Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. On-line services for permits, applications, payments, and inspection appointments are available and can be accessed at https://laqu-trk.aspgov.com/etrakit/. To make an appointment or for any questions, please call (760) 777-7125 or via email at customercenter@laquintaca.gov.
Historic Survey Update
La Quinta Hotel, ca. 1927 (Courtesy of La Quinta Museum)
An update to La Quinta’s Historic Resource Survey and Context Statement was recently completed. The Survey and Statement identifies and evaluates the significance and integrity of historic-era properties in the City of La Quinta. It also tells the story of significant events, persons, buildings and development of the past that shapes what La Quinta is today. The Survey and Statement is available on the City’s website: https://www.laquintaca.gov/business/design-and-development/planning-division/historic-preservation.
Business Licenses
Staff issued 70 business licenses and collected $8,496.00 in license fees in the last week.
Permits
Staff received 74 permit applications and issued 80 permits. Permit applications received and permits issued include building, planning, garage sales, HVAC, water heater, utility change outs, walls/fences, pools, pool drains, and re-roofs.
Building permits were issued for 23 single family dwellings within the community of Cantera at Coral Mountain off Avenue 58.
Inspections
Building Division staff performed 75 digital reviews and completed 616 onsite inspections last week; of those inspections, 540 were requested using eTRAKiT.
Planning Commission
The regular Planning Commission meeting of May 9, 2023 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, beginning at 5:00 P.M.
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Dune Palms Bridge Improvement Project
The Dune Palms Road Bridge Improvement Project will construct an all-weather access bridge across the Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel in La Quinta (see map for project area). The new, 480-foot-long bridge will address flooding and excess debris on the existing roadway during storms. The project began on January 30, 2023. For more information or to receive updates, please visit www.laquintaca.gov/DunePalms.
Dune Palms Bridge Update
Crews continue to prepare the jobsite for drilling work to begin this week on the eastern bridge span columns. Watch for trucks entering and exiting the jobsite on Dune Palms Road.
Reminder: NO Parking and NO U-Turns on Dune Palms Road near the High School.
For more information, please visit www.laquintaca.gov/DunePalms or call (760) 422-3370.
Other Projects:
City Wide Striping - Project is completed.
North La Quinta Landscaping - Project is completed.
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