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Join us on Saturday, August 26, at 7 p.m. on Civic Center Campus to honor Marine Cpl. Hunter Lopez, his fellow service members who lost their lives in the August 2021 attack at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan, and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Perez as the City unveils the Gold Star Family Monument. The monument was designed and erected in memory of the nation's heroes who gave their lives while serving their country and their families.
Feel free to bring low back chairs and your favorite light saber.
SilverRock Golf Course Delayed Opening Until September 1, 2023
Due to the significant damage caused by Tropical Storm Hilary, the SilverRock Golf Course must delay its opening until Friday, September 1, 2023. Fortunately, both the Indian Springs and Indian Wells Golf Resort have extended their special rates for La Quinta Resident Cardholders through August 31, 2023 while SilverRock is closed. We appreciate your understanding and patience.
For more information, please visit:
www.laquintaca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/4921/286
Road Work Projects in Progress
The City of La Quinta has begun the Slurry Seal project that will include intermediate lane closures. Visit www.laquintaca.gov/slurryseal for detailed maps. 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.
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CV Link Update
Led by the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG), CV Link will connect our valley with a safer 40-mile alternative transportation and recreational corridor along the Whitewater River for bicyclists, pedestrians, and low-speed electric vehicles. It will also provide a safer route for kids to go to school and serve as a meeting place for community activities and events.
The main pathway through La Quinta is currently under construction. It runs about 2 miles along the south side of the Coachella Valley stormwater channel (also known as the Whitewater River) from Washington Street to Jefferson Street. This includes a signature promontory access point and bridge over the La Quinta stormwater channel, linking the City with Indio’s portion of CV Link.
The CV Link website features construction updates and an interactive map of the entire CV Link route that shows which portions are complete, currently under construction, and planned for the future. For more information, please visit www.laquintaca.gov/cvlink.
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 August GEM Magazine.
New Riverside County Demographics Dashboard
Discover the pulse of Riverside County with this comprehensive resource. Whether you're an entrepreneur, valued partner, site selector, or just curious about the county, this new dashboard provides a wealth of valuable demographic insights. Visit rivcoed.org/demographics-dashboard to explore the new dashboard today!
Small Business Development Center Training
Interested in starting your own business? The Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Start is a startup series designed to teach you how! In just six weeks, you'll gain the necessary information and skills needed to start your very own business. This free online training lasts two hours each week from September 14 - October 19, 2023. At the completion of the program, eligible participants can apply for a County of Riverside grant of $2,500.
For more information and to register, please visit www.eventbrite.com/e/sbdc-start-tickets-689620382127?aff=oddtdtcreator.
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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.
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Upcoming City Meetings:
Community Services Commission Quarterly Meeting
Planning Commission Meeting
Housing 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.
Voter Registration
The November 5, 2024, General Election is a ways away; however, the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election will sneak up on us in no time. City Hall will be a ballot drop-off location for this election starting Monday, February 5, 2024.
You can register to vote online through the California Secretary of State website or at any of the following locations:
For additional voter registration information, please contact the Riverside County Registrar of Voters at (951) 486-7200 or (800) 773-8683. The City's website also has more information.
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Upcoming Events:
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.
St. Francis of Assisi Church is hosting a blood drive on Sunday, August 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall (47225 Washington St) as part of the 9 Cities Challenge.
For more information and to make an appointment, please visit https://www.lstream.org/promotions/summerevents/9-cities.
Summer Golf Experience - Final Weekend
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 final golf course on Saturday, August 26 is the Golf Club at Terra Lago (North Course) in Indio.
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, also at the Golf Club at Terra Lago. 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:
Ram Skull
Art Piece: Ram Skull (2023)
Artist: Jack Zajac
Location: La Quinta Public Library (facing Civic Center Campus)
For over fifty years, Jack Zajac has created a diverse body of sculptural work. His subjects have ranged from animal skulls to flowing water, disparate images united by a desire to capture natural forms and forces and to grapple with themes of purification, sacrifice, and rebirth. Zajac began painting at a young age, and shortly after his family moved from Ohio to Southern California, he began taking art classes at Scripps College in Claremont, California. Over the next decade, Zajac received increased recognition for his paintings which balanced representational elements like birds and the sea with abstraction. In 1954, Zajac received the Rome Prize. While exposed to that city's wealth of classical sculpture, he began sculpting. Among Zajac's earliest exhibited sculpture was a series of sacrificial animals, goats and lambs sprawled over a stake or bound on their backsides. He would return to this theme over the next several decades. During the 1960s, Zajac produced a series of monumental bronzes depicting ram skulls, but also created more serene images. In polished stone and bronze, he represented falling water, breaking waves, and various animals. These subjects would continue to preoccupy him for several decades. In 1974, Zajac began teaching at University of California, Santa Cruz. Now retired, Zajac continues to live and produce sculptures in Santa Cruz. The Ram Skull is currently on display in the courtyard of the La Quinta Library and was donated by Richard Robertson, in memory of his close friend Steven M. Goldberg.
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: Bad Book Club
Bad Book Club Ages 13-17 on Saturday, August 26, at 11:30 A.M. Teens, have you read a book you’ve absolutely HATED? Come and tell us why - Spill the tea!
Library: It's a Library Birthday
It’s a Library Birthday! Saturday, August 26, at 12:00 P.M. Register your August birthday and let the library throw the birthday party! Our once-a-month library birthday party will include games, crafts and stories geared to create a safe, fun, all-inclusive birthday experience. Members of the community are encouraged to come and celebrate August birthdays with us! Sponsored by Friends of the La Quinta Library. *Registration required*
Creation Station: Fiber Arts Bootcamp
Fiber Arts Bootcamp: HERE COME THE GRANNY SQUARES on Sunday, August 27, from 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.
Creation Station: Maker Craft
Maker Craft: Labor Day Assembly Line Rock Painting on Saturday, September 2, 2023.
- Session A: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Session B: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
In honor of Labor Day, work in groups to create collaborative painted rocks. Each member of a group will have (2) minutes to paint a rock before it is passed to the next person of the assembly line who will add to the painting until it reaches the 1st person. The final result will be a unique and original painting created by your assembly line team. No RSVPs, first come only. FREE for all ages, while supplies last.
The Creation Station is located inside the La Quinta Public Libraryacross the hall from the Community Program Room. Please call (760) 777-7088 for more information 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 www.facebook.com/LaQuintaMuseum/.
New Exhibit: Scorpions!
Scorpions! 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
Saturday August 26, 10:00 A.M - 12:00 P.M: S.C.R.A.P. on Saturday! The S.C.R.A.P. Gallery is coming to the Museum! Bring the whole family and make your own masterpiece with upcycled materials.
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 City of La Quinta is excited to announce we have partnered with Tyler Technologies to provide an improved and more efficient customer service experience with an advance online software system. The HUB Online Portal provides the City with tools that increases the public’s access to information and online services, reduces staff and customer time with permitting and licensing, reduces redundant data input, and allows map (GIS) integration.
The HUB Online Portal launched on August 21, 2023, and replaced the Trakit system. Please contact the HUB if you need immediate assistance at 760-777-7000 or visit The HUB Online Portal at www.laquintaca.gov/HUBOnlinePortal for more information.
Business Licenses:
As of August 21st, you can apply for or renew your business license at http://www.laquintaca.gov/HUBOnlinePortal
Staff issued 8 business licenses and collected $457.20 in license fees in the past three days since Tyler launched.
Permit Center:
The Hub/Permit Services is open to the public Monday thru Friday from 8:00am - 4:00pm. To make an appointment or for any questions call (760) 777-7125 or via email at customercenter@laquintaca.gov.
Staff received 58 permit applications and issued 13 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:
With the launch of the Tyler Technologies software, the Building Plans reviews and inspection totals will be unavailable this week. Please look for an update in next week’s newsletter.
New Development Updates:
At the August 22, 2023 meeting, the Planning Commission approved Tentative Parcel Map, Minor Use Permit, Site Development Permit, and Minor Adjustment applications for the development of a mixed-use project including a Chick-fil-A and Quick Quack Car Wash at the northeast corner of Dune Palms Road and Highway 111.
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Code Compliance:
- Code Compliance has inspected 122 properties, opened 30 cases, closed 44 cases, issued 18 courtesy notices, 14 notices of violation, 11 final notices of violation, 2 administrative citations, 2 notices of public nuisance, and 371 other actions and handled 80 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.
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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
Dune Palms Road is CLOSED from north of Corporate Centre Dr to south of Dune Palms Mobile Home Estates due to severe storm damage. Contractors will resume work on the bridge structure, roadway and waterline construction once it is safe to continue. For your safety, please stay out of the construction area and Storm Water Channel.
For more information, please visit www.laquintaca.gov/DunePalms or call (760) 422-3370.
Other Projects:
Slurry Seal – Slurry seal continues throughout the City and will continue for the next two weeks with possible changes to dates depending on weather. Slurry seal schedule: www.laquintaca.gov/slurryseal.
Avenue 50 and Avenue 52 Pavement Rehab – Continued paving on Avenue 50. Striping layout for Avenue 52. Paving and striping for Avenue 50/52 to be completed by early next week.
Civic Center Activities Promenade – Coring for table tennis anchors. Table tennis and cornhole will be installed tomorrow.
SoCalGas is working on five (5) 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 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 month:
- Avenida Velasco
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In progress, estimated completion 8/31/23
- Avenida Cortez & Calle Sonora
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In progress, estimated completion 9/30/23
- Avenida Obregon & Calle Hidalgo
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In progress, estimated completion 9/30/23
- Avenida Ramirez
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In progress, estimated completion 9/30/23
- Avenida Madero & Calle Durango
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In progress, estimated completion 9/30/23
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