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Concerts in the Park

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.

Certified Farmers Market

The Certified Farmers Market is back and their grand opening is on Sunday, October 1, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Old Town La Quinta. The Certified Farmers Market will be open every Sunday from October 2023 – May 2024, except for Christmas and Easter. Admission and parking are FREE!

This family fun and friendly experience has something for everyone to enjoy, from the freshest locally grown flowers, fruits, eggs, honey, and vegetables to gourmet chef-prepared foods and one-of-a-kind Artisan goods. You will get to know your local producers and farmers in a way that will compel you to be there weekly, just to see their smiling faces and stock up on food that will keep you and your family fed with the healthiest and tastiest options available, all grown within about 100 miles of the Coachella Valley. For more information, please visit www.playinlaquinta.com/eat-shop/certified-farmers-market.

City Website Links:

Short Term Vacation Rentals

Housing

Parks

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program

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The City of La Quinta has an e-notification system (Quail Mail) that sends emails and text messages with the latest City news, events, alerts, meetings, and more! Subscribers can modify topic choices at any time. Click the image above or visit www.laquintaca.gov/QuailMail to sign-up or modify your preferences.

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:

City Council Meeting

• Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 4:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers

Financial Advisory Commission Special Meeting

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

Planning Commission Meeting

• Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 5:00 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:

X Park 1-Year Anniversary

Celebrate the one-year anniversary of the X Park on Saturday, October 21, from 5:00 to 10:00 P.M. The event is free for all ages and will feature a best trick contest, pro demos, and more!

Art in Public Places:

Desert Cactus

Art Piece: Desert Cactus (2012)

Artist: Randy Strong

Location: City Hall Council Chambers

The R. Strong Glass studio in Berkeley, CA has been creating high quality glass work that has been capturing the imagination of galleries, collectors, and museums since 1970. Strong has dedicated his life to pushing the limits of hot glass and developing a style that cannot be found anywhere else. Collected all over the world including the Louvre in Paris, Randy Strong’s designs from his goblets to his sculptures never cease to inspire awe and wonder. Desert Cactus has interchangeable flowers to reflect the four seasons and is currently featured in the City of La Quinta’s Council Chambers.

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

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 October 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: Writer's Block Club

Writer’s Block for Ages 18+ on Sunday, October 1, at 1:00 P.M. Meet monthly with other local writers to explore the various aspects of creative writing. Participants will be able to share and critique their work with the group.

Library: Love Story Book Club

Love Story Book Club for Ages 18+ on Sunday, October 1, at 2:15 P.M. Happily Ever After not guaranteed in this traditional book club featuring romantic titles. September’s pick: Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune. See the Adult Reference Desk to register and to ask about available copies. *Registration required*

Creation Station: MakerSpace Camp

MakerSpace Camp: 3D Printing & TinkerCAD. Join the Creation Station on Saturday, September 30, 2023 for our MakerSpace Camp on 3D Printing and Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Session A: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (1 of 3 Spots Available)

Session B: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (2 of 3 Spots Available)

This popular MakerSpace Camp will go over the basics of 3D Printing. Makers will need to select a print from our pre-approved files that can be found on our website. Approved 3D Print Files 

While their file is printing, our technicians will share how 3D Printing is used in different careers and give a small lesson on creating 3D files in TinkerCAD. This program is for makers 7-13 years of age. $5 Camp Fee. RSVP Required. Please contact (760) 777-7088 or lqmakerspace@laquintaca.gov for more information.

Creation Station: Maker Craft

Maker Craft: Viking Wire Weaving. Join the Creation Station on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 10 AM to 5 PM. Ages 7+. FREE while supplies last.

Celebrate Leif Erikson Day early by joining the Creation Station for our Maker Craft on Viking Wire Weaving. In the 8th-10th century, Vikings would weave strands of gold or silver on a wood dowel or stick to create metal rope that was used to decorate leaders or mighty warriors. Viking weaving has been around longer than chainmail.

For this program, Patrons will be given pieces of 26-gauge wire, a wooden dowel and a 3D printed weaving cap to help create either a bracelet or keychain.  This program will take at least an hour to complete so please plan accordingly.

This program is designed for patrons ages 7 and older.  The instructions may be a bit complex for younger patrons and we will be working with metal wire and snips, which can be sharp and challenging to operate. All materials for the project will be provided while supplies last. No RSVPs, first come only.

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/.

Event: Music at the Museum

Music at the Museum: Thursday, October 5, from 5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Join us as our Music at the Museum season kicks off with the sounds of Symara Stone!

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.

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 to reduce the need for redundant data input, reduce staff and customer time when assisting the public with permitting and licensing, allow Geographic Information System (GIS) integration. Here is a link to The HUB Online Portal:  http://www.laquintaca.gov/HUBOnlinePortal

Please contact the HUB at 760-777-7000 if you would like to schedule an in-person appointment with a permit tech or need assistance with the Hub Online Portal.

Business Licenses:

Apply or renew your business license by accessing online services at http://www.laquintaca.gov/HUBOnlinePortal

Staff issued 38 business licenses and collected $2,327.17 for the week of September 18^th through the 22^nd.

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 117 permit applications and issued 70 permits for the week of September 18^th through the 22^nd. Permits include building construction, planning use and special events, garage sales, public works encroachment, fire system installations and code compliance inspections.

Building:

Completed 78 Plan Reviews and Performed 487 Inspections for the week of September 18^th through the 22^nd.

Code Compliance:

• Code Compliance has inspected 128 properties, opened 56 cases, closed 28 cases, issued 25 courtesy notices, 10 notices of violation, 5 final notices of violation, 4 notices of public nuisance, 3 administrative citations, and 181 other actions and handled 27 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:

** Dune Palms Road remains closed until further notice. **

The Dune Palms Road closure will continue until further notice. Please use Westward Ho Dr. and Jefferson St., or take alternate routes.

For more information, please visit www.laquintaca.gov/DunePalms or call (760) 422-3370.

Other Projects:

City Parks – Overseeding at City Parks is scheduled as follows:

• Civic Center Campus, Eisenhower, Velasco, and the X-Park scalping the week of September 25, overseeding the week of October 2.
• Adams, Desert Pride, Fritz Burns, La Quinta, Monticello, Pioneer Park, and the Bear Creek Trail between Eisenhower and Carranza scalping the week of October 9, overseeding the week of October 16.
• SilverRock Event Park scalping the week of October 16, overseeding October 23.

Attention Dog Owners: The Fritz Burns, Pioneer, and Seasons Dog Parks will be closed for overseeding from October 2 – 31.

Please Note: These dates are subject to change by a day or two based on the contractor’s schedule.