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Tree Lighting Ceremony

Join us at Civic Center Park on Friday, December 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. for some holiday cheer! The City of La Quinta will hold its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony to kick off the holiday season. Bring the entire family for all the festivities, plus a visit from Santa. This event is free, and all are welcome!

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City Hall Open House

You are cordially invited to join the City of La Quinta at our annual Open House Meet & Greet on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, starting at 5 p.m. This gathering provides a chance to engage with City staff and Councilmembers, all while indulging in delightful refreshments. The Open House will be held in the City Hall Main Lobby.

City Website Links:

Short Term Vacation Rentals

Housing

Parks

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.

Fred Waring Drive Lane Closures

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:

Fred Waring Drive Pavement Rehab – Paving to be completed tomorrow. Contractor will be installing temporary markers to delineate the lane lines for the road to be temporarily opened for the weekend. Road will be striped, and manholes and valves will be adjusted next week.

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FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

Not sure what to do with your Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) like used batteries, medical sharps, electronics, oil and gasoline, light bulbs, aerosol cans, and more? The City is hosting a Free HHW collection event on Saturday, December 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the City Hall South Parking Lot. For more information and what materials will be accepted, please visit www.laquintaca.gov/recycle.

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

Upcoming City Meetings:

City Council Meeting

• Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 4:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers

Financial Advisory Commission Special Meeting

• Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 4:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers

Planning Commission Meeting

• Tuesday, December 12, 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. Residents can drop off their vote-by-mail ballots or cast their vote in-person at any of the locations listed below.

Vote-By-Mail locations for March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election – February 5 – March 2, 2024

• La Quinta City Hall – 78495 Calle Tampico
• Trilogy at La Quinta – 60750 Trilogy Parkway

Vote Center locations for March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election – March 2-5, 2024

• La Quinta City Hall – 78495 Calle Tampico
• The Palms at La Quinta Assisted Living and Memory Care – 45160 Seeley Drive
• Trilogy at La Quina – 60750 Trilogy Parkway

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:

Certified Farmers Market

The Certified Farmers Market will be held on Sunday, December 3, from 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. in Old Town La Quinta. Bring your reusable grocery bags and your appetite because the Certified Farmers Markets are back, bigger, and better than ever before. You will find fresh fruit, vegetables, 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 balsamic vinegar. We also have honey, fresh-squeezed juices, handcrafted leather goods, jewelry, natural health products, handmade clothing, cards, skincare, soaps, candles, handcrafted wood bowls, and cutting boards, all brought to you by local vendors. Admission and parking are free!

For more information, please visit www.playinlaquinta.com.

LQ Hikes

In collaboration with our pals at Friends of the Desert Mountains, please find the following hikes for December 2023. Meeting point is at the Top of the Cove Parking Lot at Avenida Bermudas & Calle Tecate.

December 26, from 7 - 10 p.m. - La Quinta Full Moon Hike 

December 26, from 7:30 - 10 p.m. - La Quinta Cove Night Sky Star Observations

**Hikers must register for a FREE ticket to attend each hike. Registration begins 7 days prior to the event. This way they can keep the group sizes under 20 people. For more information, please call (760) 568-9918 or visit www.PlayInLaQuinta.com.

Art in Public Places:

Cahuilla Family

Art Piece: Cahuilla Family (2001)

Artist: Felicia Kreig

Location: Point Happy Shopping Plaza

This life-sized bronze fountain of five Cahuilla Indian women with clay pots is located in the Point Happy shopping plaza parking lot, on the Northwest corner of Washington St. and Highway 111. The art piece is set amongst landscaping and fountain area. The sculpture was unveiled in October 2002.

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 Fall/Winter 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

For more information, please call 760-564-0096.

The La Quinta Wellness Center is offering fitness classes in December. Yoga Flow, Gentle Yoga, Mat Pilates, Tai Chi Yang, Essential Fitness, Mental Muscle Relaxation, Deep Stretch, Beginning Ballroom Dance, and Pickleball 101 are available for online registration now! Please call the Wellness Center for more details (760) 564-0096.

Click the image below to view the weekly classes for December 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.  Call (760) 564-0096 Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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).

Horizon High School, 43330 Palm Royale Dr., La Quinta, CA 92253

• 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 - New Hours!

The X Park is open seven days a week! The new hours of operation are Monday - 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.

X Park to Host 2023 World WCMX Championships

The La Quinta X Park is proud to host the 2023 World WCMX Championships on Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The event will host the top adaptive skateboarding & WCMX (Wheelchair MotoCross) athletes from around the world along with able-bodied skateboarders seeking to display their talents. Championship divisions include WCMX Pro/Open, WCMX Womens, WCMX Am (Youth & Beginners), Adaptive Skateboarding, Adaptive Skateboarding Womens, and Able-bodied skateboarding. FREE for registrants and spectators!

For more information and to register, please call the X Park at (760) 777-7004 or visit actionparkalliance.com/events/world-wcmx-championships-2023.

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 - Enjoy random anime with friends. Commentary encouraged! Join us on Saturday, December 2, at 11:30 A.M. Ages 10-17.

Library: Comic Exchange

Comic Exchange - Join us on Saturday, December 2, from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Just in time for the holiday season! Bring your old comics and manga to trade with others for something “new to you”, pick up FREE books from the library, and chat with CHICKS, the owner of our local comic bookstore, Comic Asylum! Ages 13+.

Library: Scrabble Club

Scrabble Club - Join us Tuesdays, December 5 & 12, from 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. for some friendly games of Scrabble. For ages 18+.

Creation Station: Marker Craft

Maker Craft: Winter Carnival Games - Join the Creation Station team as we celebrate the season with our Winter Carnival Games. Saturday, December 2, from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Makers of all ages can try their hand at playing winter themed games our MakerSpace technicians have set up for the day where you might win some cool prizes.

Creation Station: Christmas Card Craft Day

Christmas Card Craft Day - Join us on Saturday, December 9, from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. as we celebrate the 180th anniversary of the Christmas Card with a special craft program. Makers of all ages can create a Christmas card of their own to share with family and friends. No RSVP required, first come craft while supplies last. Free, all ages welcome.

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: Historic Casita Lighting

Historic Casita Lighting on Thursday, November 30, from 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Come celebrate the holiday season with this festive annual tradition! Enjoy music by Mariachi Flor de Dahlia as we flip the switch to light up the historic Casita!

Program: Fridays with Frank

Fridays with Frank - In celebration of our spotlight exhibit, La Quinta Legend: Frank Capra, join us for screenings of his classic films! This month, we’ll watch It Happened One Night (December 8), and the holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life (December 22 & 29) at 11:30 A.M.

New Exhibit: Desert Views

Desert Views. Enjoy work from local artists interpreting the theme “Desert Views”. Experience this collection of over 40 artworks, celebrating both views of the valley and diverse points of view.

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.

The City of La Quinta is excited to announce we have partnered with Tyler Technologies to provide an improved and efficient customer service experience with an advanced online permit 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 need assistance with the Hub Online Portal or would like to schedule an in-person appointment.

Business Licenses:

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

Staff issued 118 business licenses and collected $15,049.60 for the time period of November 12^th through November 25^th.

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 173 permit applications and issued 128 permits for the time period of November 12^th through November 25^th.

Permits include building construction, land use and special events, garage sales, public works encroachment, fire system installations and code compliance inspections.

Building:

Completed 109 Plan Reviews and performed 684 Inspections for the time period of November 12^th through November 25^th.

Code Compliance:

• Code Compliance has inspected 77 properties, opened 19 cases, closed 32 cases, issued 14 courtesy notices, 11 notice of violation, 6 final notices of violation, 1 notice of public nuisance, 1 administrative citation, and 87 other actions and handled 43 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.