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New La Quinta Park Splash Pad
The City of La Quinta is hosting a ribbon-cutting event at La Quinta Park on Friday, August 4, at 6 p.m. to formally open the new splash pad. The larger and improved splash pad will feature toddler and teen splash areas, adaptive accessibility, interactive components, water cannons, and more. Join Council Members, Staff, and the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce to see this exciting new recreational cool spot that is sure to be a family destination!
La Quinta Park is located in North La Quinta on the corner of Adams Street and Blackhawk Way (Google Map). There is plenty of free parking available as well as an outdoor fitness court, basketball court, BBQ and picnic areas, playground, and plenty of green space for sports and relaxation.
Road Work Projects in Progress
The City of La Quinta has begun two road work projects. The Slurry Seal project will include intermediate lane closures and the project areas are listed in the image above. The Pavement Repair project will include lane closures and detours and the project areas are listed in the image below. Please allow extra time and/or use alternate routes if possible. We appreciate your patience as we continue to enhance our Gem of the Desert.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program
Burrtec is now collecting Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) items directly from residential households. These HHW items include batteries (in a clear, Ziploc-style bag with both terminals taped), medical sharps, used oil containers, light bulbs, paint, yard chemicals, cleaning chemicals, and electronics.
HHW collections will be made Monday - Friday during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Collections must be scheduled with Burrtec in advance of the pick-up date. Individual households are limited to four (4) HHW collection dates per calendar year. Please visit www.laquintaca.gov/Recycle for more information and look for their 2-page ad in the latest GEM Magazine.
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Short Term Vacation Rentals
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The GEM Magazine - August 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 www.playinlaquinta.com/the-gem/.
To advertise in the GEM, please call the GCVCC at (760) 347-0676 or email: info@GCVCC.org.
California Competes Tax Credit Applications Now Open
Applications for the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) are being accepted once again. There are $164 million in tax credits and $120 million in grants available to businesses during this application period. The deadline to apply is August 14, 2023.
The CCTC is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate, stay, or grow in California. Businesses of any industry, size, or location compete for tax credits and grants by applying in one of the three application periods each year. To register for a free webinar about the program or for more information, please visit business.ca.gov/california-competes-tax-credit.
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 www.laquintaca.gov/QuailMail to sign-up or modify your preferences.
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The Finance Department provides financial management and oversight in support of all city functions while adhering to the principles of leadership, customer service, quality, integrity, and collaboration.
It is our goal to ensure that the City’s priorities and goals remain aligned with citizen input. This input is greatly appreciated and necessary to ensure citizen satisfaction. Most Finance Department information can be found on our City website at: www.laquintaca.gov; however, we continue to encourage phone calls, correspondence, or in-person visits to the Finance Department for any questions or feedback.
Financial Advisory Commission (FAC) Meeting
The next FAC quarterly meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 9th, at 4:00 p.m. 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
Planning Commission Meeting
*Meetings are subject to change. Verify the City Calendar links above for agendas or cancellation messages prior to meeting start time.
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:
Dive-In Movie Night
Stay cool this summer and join us at Fritz Burns Pool on Friday, August 4, from 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. for a showing of the movie PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH. Family and friends of all ages will enjoy a free Family Movie at the Pool. No tickets needed - just come for a fun-filled flick and you can even watch it from the comfort of the water on a summer night. Movie begins at dusk. For more information, please visit www.myrecreationdistrict.com/movies.
LifeStream Blood Drive: 9 Cities Challenge
LifeStream continues their annual 9 Cities Challenge through August 31. This summer’s blood drive challenge is an opportunity to direct a positive, meaningful focus of community energy toward assisting our most vulnerable loved ones, friends, neighbors, and colleagues.
For more information and to make an appointment, please visit https://www.lstream.org/promotions/summerevents/9-cities.
Summer Golf Experience
The La Quinta Summer Golf Experience is a 13-week golf program that occurs every Saturday from June 3 - August 26, and allows participants to play at some of the finest courses in the Coachella Valley. The golf course for Saturday, August 5 is Desert Willow (Fire Cliff Course) in Palm Desert.
The golf experience participants may pick and choose which courses they would like to play. The program includes men’s and women’s divisions; awards will be handed out to the top finalists in both divisions at the Golf Experience Banquet on August 26. For more information about the weekly golf courses, please visit www.laquintaca.gov/business/community-resources/summer-golf-tour/.
Veterans Recognition Nominations
The City is accepting nominations for the 2023 Veterans Recognition Ceremony. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Hall Courtyard.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, September 15, at 5:00 p.m.
For more information about nomination criteria and to submit an online application, please visit www.laquintaca.gov/Veterans.
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Art in Public Places:
Maori
Art Piece: Maori (2021)
Artist: Josh Hirt
Location: Fritz Burns Pool
Josh Hirt is an independent visual artist that works in mixed media, namely enamel paint, macrophotography, wood, and metal. His work is contemporary and typically utilizes abstract imagery, while his steel frames lend an industrial feel. The abstract images, made from Hirt’s appreciation of decaying architecture, are heavily influenced by his upbringing as a builder and as a traveler. Hirt could see the artistic beauty of things forgotten but was unsure how to translate this into a body of work. This deep appreciation led to passion, which led to exploration, and eventually with the combination of his years of experience as an artist and builder, into mixed media. Over the years, Hirt has learned to capture his subjects closely, utilizing a full-frame camera and macro lens. Using dye sublimation, he is then able to process the image, which is then heat transferred onto metal and is ready for framing and mounting. Hirt then begins a process of several nontraditional techniques to mount and frame his pieces. No two are exactly alike for the simple reason that most of Hirt’s materials are repurposed and each frame is handmade from scratch. With the use of grinding, welding, overlaying, hammering, rusting, pouring, dripping or including natural pigments and physical differences in his materials, Hirt obtains more depth and complexity in his work. To compliment textures from within the image, he can polish or distress the metal for a clean, modern look, or hand-rust for a warmer richness and truly unique esthetic. His goal with each piece is to manipulate material, color, and composition, as it is his perpetual challenge to bring beauty out of decay. Maori is made from pieces salvaged from a vintage Cadillac and is on display at the Fritz Burns Pool.
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 www.laquintaca.gov/FBpool.
Click the images below to view the new summer schedule!
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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 August 2023.
Cool Center at the Wellness Center
The Riverside County Community Action Partnership program and the La Quinta Wellness Center have partnered as a Cool Center Monday through Friday through October 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cool Centers provide drop-in sites for vulnerable individuals, seniors, the disabled, and others in need of temporary relief from the heat. For more information, please visit www.laquintaca.gov/coolcenters.
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 the following locations and days:
La Quinta Community Park, 77865 Avenida Montezuma, La Quinta, CA 92253
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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 - 9 a.m. All ages welcome.
John Glenn Middle School, 79655 Miles Ave, Indio, CA 92201
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1st Wednesday of every month, from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. All ages welcome.
Contact FIND Food Bank at (760) 775-3663 or visit www.laquintaca.gov/foodresources 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: Love Story Book Club
Love Story Book Club ages 18+ Sunday, August 6 at 2:15 P.M. Join us for a Happily Ever After’s not guaranteed in this traditional book club featuring romantic titles. August’s pick: Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. See the Adult Reference Desk to register and to ask about available copies. *Registration required*
Library: Anime Zone
Anime Zone Ages 13 – 17 Saturday, August 5 at 11:30 A.M. Enjoy random anime with friends. Commentary encouraged!
Creation Station: Ninja Turtle Mini Pillows
Maker Craft: Ninja Turtle Mini Pillows on Saturday, August 5, from 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. In celebration of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem releasing to movie theaters in August, join the Creation Station for our extremely popular Maker Craft project of Mini Felt Pillows. You can make your favorite Ninja Turtle, or if you want a challenge, make the TMNTs favorite food, a Pepperoni Pizza. For more information, call or email the Creation Station at (760) 777-7088.
Creation Station: Fiber Arts Bootcamp
Fiber Arts Bootcamp: HERE COME THE GRANNY SQUARES Sunday, August 27, 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. This month members of FAB will learn how to crochet a traditional granny square using multiple colors of yarn to create a fun pattern. Granny Squares can be attached together to make blankets, hats, tops and so much more. Yarn and 5.0 MM crochet hooks will be provided while supplies last, or you can bring in your own supplies (3-5 skeins of different colored yarn recommended for project) No RSVPs, first come only.
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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 www.facebook.com/LaQuintaMuseum/.
New Exhibit: Scorpions!
Scorpions! Opening Tuesday, August 8. The word “scorpion” often evokes fear. Although scorpions are abundant around the world, and encounters with humans are common, most people know very little about these remarkable creatures. This exhibit will present information about scorpions – their evolution, anatomy, family life, diet, and the truth about their venomous reputation – in addition to addressing scorpions in history and popular culture. Curated by Hi-Desert Nature Museum biologist Stefanie Ritter.
New Mini Exhibit: Frank Capra
New mini exhibit in our Local History gallery: La Quinta Legends: Frank Capra Opening August 15. Legendary director Frank Capra’s films made the American dream come alive on the silver screen during the 1930s and 40s—and our own La Quinta may have played a part in his success! This exhibit shines the spotlight on the life of one of our city’s most celebrated residents.
Program: Summer Family Fun!
SUMMER FAMILY FUN! Saturday, August 19, 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Make a Pinch Pot with Tony Soares. The whole family can enjoy learning to make a pinch pot with acclaimed potter Tony Soares! Tony learned the fundamentals of pottery from his grandmother at age 7, starting a more than 30-year journey to revive the fading art of olla making through his experimentation with local clays and indigenous hand-building techniques. Tony shares his knowledge to ensure that Native American pottery making is never lost. Tony’s pottery is in art galleries, museums, and personal collections around the country, and he has taught at many venues including the Agua Caliente Band of the Desert Cahuilla of Palm Springs and the Yuman tribes of the Colorado River, AZ.
Exhibit: The Story of La Quinta
Enjoy our newly expanded local history exhibit! Dive into the stories of your city, from the original stewards of the land, the Cahuilla, to the homesteaders, ranchers, and dreamers looking for a desert oasis.
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The Hub/Permit Services is open to the public Monday thru Friday from 8:00am - 4:00pm. 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 call (760) 777-7125 or via email at customercenter@laquintaca.gov.
The City of La Quinta is excited to announce we have partnered with Tyler Technologies to provide an improved customer service experience through an advanced technology system which utilizes the latest tools available to patrons for building permits, projects, and licensing. A new feature will include online issuance and renewals for Business Licenses by late summer 2023.
Business Licenses:
Staff issued 55 business licenses and collected $5,314.50 in license fees in the last week.
Permit Center:
Staff received 99 permit applications and issued 85 permits for matters that include building construction, planning use and special events, garage sales, public works encroachment, fire system installations and code compliance inspections.
Building:
Completed 92 plan reviews and performed 230 inspections.
New Updates:
At the August 1, 2023, meeting, the City Council considered the La Quinta Village Apartments project proposing a 252-unit multifamily apartment complex, including 74 moderate-income units, at the northeast corner of Washington Street and Avenue 50. City Council remanded the project back to the Planning Commission with direction to review and make changes, if feasible, to items as discussed which include architectural style, building height, and affordable housing units. A date for Planning Commission consideration has not yet been determined.
The regular Planning Commission meeting of August 8, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, beginning at 5:00 P.M.
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Code Compliance:
- Code Compliance has inspected 108 properties, opened 31 cases, closed 33 cases, issued 17 courtesy notices, 13 notice of violation, 9 final notice of violation, 4 administrative citations, 3 notice of public nuisance, and 258 other actions and handled 83 phone calls.
- Code Compliance has a full-service voicemail system. The mailbox will be monitored regularly. Callers can leave their messages/requests as follows for:
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Report a Code Compliance Issue - 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 concern and address any observed violations. The reporting party may contact Code Compliance at 760-777-7050 and request an update.
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Inspection requests for a pool drain, home-occupation, or short-term 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 or to report a code issue, please email codecompliancemail@laquintaca.gov.
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Complaints at permitted Short-Term Vacation Rentals - for an actively occurring report, please contact the STVR hotline at 760-777-7157. A resident may confirm that a specific address has a STVR permit by visiting the City’s website at www.laquintaca.gov/STVR.
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For animal control services, please contact Riverside County Department of Animal Services at 760-343-3644.
- For questions or to pay an administrative or parking citation, please call the Citation Processing Center at 1-800-989-2058 or visit citationprocessingcenter.com.
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For non-emergency police services, please contact Riverside County Sheriff at 760-836-3215, option 5.
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Code Compliance welcomes walk-ins but encourages to schedule an appointment. Please call 760-777-7050 to schedule.
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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 their work on bridge foundation construction for the eastern bridge span. Bent column and abutment work; testing, striping, grading, forming, and concrete placements are scheduled. Crews are working towards installing the bridge structure falsework which is the next step in the construction process. Waterline work will begin and is expected to continue for a month.
For more information, please visit www.laquintaca.gov/DunePalms or call (760) 422-3370.
CV-Sync Project Traffic Advisory
Phase 2 of the CV-Sync project work began on June 5. The project is still ongoing and may last until September. Construction crews are installing new fiber and cameras and will be working on the following corridors during this traffic control work:
- Avenue 50 Corridor
- Avenue 48 Corridor
- Fred Waring Dr. Corridor
- Jefferson St. Corridor
Please expect minor traffic delays during the duration of the work being performed at the intersections. Please use alternate routes if possible. For more information about the CV-Sync project, visit www.cv-sync.com.
Other Projects:
PMP/Slurry Seal – Contractor is reconstructing the alley between Enzo’s, Fortun’s and Casa Mendoza. They are preparing to reconstruct curbs on Dune Palms between Highway 111 and Avenue 48. Also, crack fill will be done at Desert Pride neighborhood, Dune Palms, Avenida Navarro, Avenida Villa, Calle Montezuma, Calle Tamazula, Calle Estado and Desert Club.
Civic Center Activities Promenade – Project is completed. Ready for bench, table tennis, and cornhole.
Avenue 50 and Avenue 52 Pavement Rehab – (Avenue 50) Contractor is currently pulverizing and grinding eastbound lanes. They will be preparing for new asphalt before moving to the Westbound lanes next week. (Avenue 52) Contractor will begin pulverizing near Desert Club Drive on Monday, August 7th moving towards SilverRock/Cetrino.
La Quinta Park – The contractor installed the water feature toys and poured the perimeter walk around the splash pad. Site clean up is scheduled for next week.
SoCalGas is working on six (6) projects in the Cove to replace their gas distribution lines. Affected households have been, or will be, contacted by SoCalGas.
Most houses will not experience any gas loss due the use of bypass lines prior to gas shutoff. Houses with older gas meters without bypass connectivity may experience periods of no gas for 3-4 hours max. There will also be a 1 ½ foot cutout of the driveway approach to facilitate line replacement. Residents can still enter and exit their driveways despite the cutout.
The projects are as follows and may last another one to three months:
- Avenida Vallejo
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In progress, estimated completion 8/6/23
- Avenida Velasco
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In progress, estimated completion 8/6/23
- Avenida Cortez & Calle Sonora
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In progress, estimated completion 9/7/23
- Avenida Obregon & Calle Hidalgo
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In progress, estimated completion 9/14/23
- Avenida Ramirez
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In progress, estimated completion 9/21/23
- Avenida Madero & Calle Durango
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In progress, estimated completion 9/28/23
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