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City Hall Closed on Labor Day

New Activities Promenade at Civic Center Park

Civic Center Park now has a new activities promenade that includes table tennis and two sets of cornhole boards! The activities promenade is located in the southwest corner of the park, between the life-size chess board and Wellness Center gym, just off the main sidewalk. Table tennis and cornhole are available during park hours on a first come, first serve basis. Please visit the Wellness Center front desk during normal business hours to check out bean bags or ping pong paddles and balls. Contact the Wellness Center at (760) 564-0096 for more information.

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.

City Website Links:

Short Term Vacation Rentals

Housing

Parks

Recycling Used Batteries

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.

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.

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!

Business Assistance Links:

• La Quinta Business Licenses
• La Quinta Economic Development
• Small Business Thrive Programs
• Free Zero-to-Entrepreneur Educational Programs
• Riverside County Business Assistance NOW
• Riverside County Financial Assistance and Relief Funds

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.

Upcoming City Meetings:

Community Services Commission Quarterly Meeting

• Monday, September 11, 2023, 4:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers

Planning Commission Meeting

• Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 5:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers

Housing Commission Meeting

• Wednesday, September 13, 2023, 4:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers

*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:

• Post Office
• Library
• City and County Offices
• Department of Motor Vehicles
• Online at voteinfo.net or www.sos.ca.gov/elections

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.

Upcoming Events:

9/11 Candlelight Vigil

Join your family, friends, and neighbors at the 9/11 Candlelight Vigil on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 7 p.m. on Civic Center Campus to honor the victims of the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Shanksville, PA terrorist attacks. There will also be a moment to reflect on the 13 service members who tragically lost their lives during the 2021 attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. The vigil will feature musical performances, speeches by local dignitaries, and public art composed from World Trade Center building remnants.

For more information, please call (760) 777-7093 or visit the City website.

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.

Concerts in the Park are Back!

Meet your family and friends for Concerts in the Park at SilverRock Park to enjoy FREE live music on Saturday, September 30, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The musical guests this month are The Desert Crows and HighRoad 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, food, and non-alcoholic beverages.

For more information, please call (760) 777-7093 or visit the City website.

Art in Public Places:

Rather Deco

Art Piece: Rather Deco (2000)

Artist: Russell Jacques

Location: Wellness Center

Russell Jacques is an internationally known sculptor and painter. Through the use of his unique style and technique, Jacques is able to bring the individual closer to an understanding of his medium. He designs his sculptures to be an integral and complementary part of the architecture in which they are installed. He describes his pieces as elegant in look, delicate in character and soothing in response, with an almost ethereal contrast to the landscapes or rooms they occupy. His sculptures can be found in prominent museums, and public art collections throughout the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Mexico, England, and Nova Scotia.

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 Fall 2023 schedule!

Wellness Center

**In observance of Labor Day, the Wellness Center will close early and modify its hours for fitness center use on Monday, September 4, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The La Quinta Wellness Center's hours of operation are:

• Monday - Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• 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 September 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

• 1^st Friday of the month, from 8 - 9 a.m. Seniors age 65+ only (proof of age required).

• 4^th Saturday of the month, from 8 - 9 a.m. All ages welcome.

John Glenn Middle School, 79655 Miles Ave, Indio, CA 92201

• 1^st 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.

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 for ages 13-17 on Saturday, September 2, at 11:30 A.M. Enjoy random anime with friends. Commentary encouraged!

Library: Closed on Labor Day

The La Quinta Library will be closed on Monday, September 4, for Labor Day.

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.

Creation Station: Maker Craft

Maker Craft: Sundial Build & Reading Time. Join us on Thursday, September 7, from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Learn how to construct and build a simple paper plate sundial.  This is a fun and creative way to tell time with the help of the sun. Once your sundial is finished, our Makerspace technicians have short lessons on learning how to read an analog clock for our younger makers.

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. 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: La Sobremesa Cultural

Good Books in the Gallery / La Sobremesa Cultural Author Talk: It’s All in the Frijoles. Friday, September 29, at 2:00 P.M. Join us for a presentation of It’s All in the Frijoles by local author, Yolanda Nava. A limited number of free copies are available for book club participants. Call 760.777.7170 to request one. ¡Acompáñanos el día Viernes 29 de septiembre a las 2 pm a la presentación de libro "It's All in the Frijoles" de la autora local, Yolanda Nava.

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:

Staff issued 33 business licenses and collected $2,681.08 in license fees this past week.

As of August 21^st, you can apply for or renew your business license at http://www.laquintaca.gov/HUBOnlinePortal.

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 74 permit applications and issued 32 permits for matters that include building construction, planning use and special events, garage sales, public works encroachment, fire system installations and code compliance inspections.

Code Compliance:

• Code Compliance has inspected 134 properties, opened 32 cases, closed 64 cases, issued 13 courtesy notices, 18 notices of violation, 3 final notices of violation, 6 administrative citations, 1 notice of public nuisance, and 220 other actions and handled 34 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:
• 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. 
• 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
• 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. 
• 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.
• For non-emergency police services, please contact Riverside County Sheriff at 760-836-3215, option 5.
• Code Compliance welcomes walk-ins but encourages to schedule an appointment. Please call 760-777-7050 to schedule.

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:

** The Dune Palms Road closure is expected to continue for at least 2 months! **

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 is wrapping up this week on Springtime Way, the Cove and the Desert Pride Neighborhood. Striping will be placed next.

Avenue 50 and Avenue 52 Pavement Rehab – Pavement is complete on Avenue 50 and Avenue 52, between Desert Club and SilverRock/Talus Way. They will complete striping this week. Avenue 52 from Madison to Monroe will start next.

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
• In progress, estimated completion 8/31/23
• Avenida Cortez & Calle Sonora
• In progress, estimated completion 9/30/23
• Avenida Obregon & Calle Hidalgo
• In progress, estimated completion 9/30/23
• Avenida Ramirez
• In progress, estimated completion 9/30/23
• Avenida Madero & Calle Durango
• In progress, estimated completion 9/30/23