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City Hall Closed for Christmas and New Year's Holidays

City Hall will be closed in observance of the Christmas Holiday on Friday and Monday, December 22 & 25, 2023. City Hall will reopen on Tuesday, December 26.

City Hall will also be closed for New Year's Day on Monday, January 1, 2024. City Hall will reopen on Tuesday, January 2. Happy holidays and we'll see you next year!

2024 American Express PGA Golf Tournament

The American Express PGA Tour event will be held at PGA West and La Quinta Country Club in La Quinta, CA from January 15-21, 2024. The musical headline acts are Keith Urban and Train!

Tickets are on sale now! Select from a variety of ticket options and premium passes. Daily passes start at $60! Daily ticket holders also have access to the FREE concerts on Friday, January 19 (Keith Urban) and Saturday, January 20 (Train) that follow the completion of golf on those days.

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

New Dog Park Hours

Please see the above image with the updated hours for all three La Quinta Dog Parks. The dog parks will be temporarily closed for a few hours each week for routine maintenance.

City Website Links:

Report a Maintenance Issue

Community Services Grant Program

Council Meeting Videos

Upcoming Events:

Certified Farmers Market - Open on Christmas Eve

The Certified Farmers Market will be held on Sunday, December 24, 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.

X Park Christmas Skate Camp

Get ready to take your skateboarding skills to the next level at La Quinta X Park’s Christmas Skate Camp! The camp is the perfect destination for skaters of all levels who want to learn, grow, and have fun in a supportive environment. Experienced instructors will teach campers the basics of skateboarding, as well as more advanced techniques, including park and street skating.

Two different camps are available: Camp 1 is December 26 – 28 (9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.). Camp 2 is January 2 – 4 (9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.). The cost to register is $150. For more information and to reserve your spot, please visit: https://actionparkalliance.com/camps/la-quinta-x-park-christmas-skate-camp.

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:

Double Dipper

Art Piece: Double Dipper (2013)

Artist: Mark Lundeen

Location: Caleo Bay Assisted Living and Memory Care

Mark Lundeen is a highly realistic sculptor with a fine sense of detail, and creates sculpture with fluid lines, balance, and integrity. A native of Holdrege, Nebraska, Lundeen was educated at the University of Nebraska in Kearney and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. After graduating from college, he spent eight months in Europe studying the old masters. In 1981, he moved to Loveland, Colorado, established his sculpting studio, and began a highly successful career as a sculptor.

Recreation:

Fritz Burns Pool

Fritz Burns Pool in La Quinta has plenty to offer visitors of all ages. Available programs include Arthritis Water Therapy, Aqua Fit, Adult Water Aerobic, and open/lap swim. The pool is located on the corner of Avenida Bermudas and Avenue 52 in La Quinta. For more information please call (760) 771-4347.

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 any questions, please call the Wellness Center at (760) 564-0096.

**The Wellness Center will be open Friday, December 22, from 6:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. The Wellness Center will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday on Monday, December 25. Regular hours 6:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. will resume on Tuesday, December 26.

The La Quinta Wellness Center is offering fitness classes in January. Yoga Flow, Gentle Yoga, Mat Pilates, Tai Chi Yang, Essential Fitness, Mental Muscle Relaxation, Deep Stretch, and Beginning Ballroom Dance 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 January 2024.

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.

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.

**The La Quinta Public Library will be closed Monday, December 25, 2023, for Christmas.

Library: Teddy Bear Sleepover

Teddy Bear Sleepover Drop Off: Friday, December 22, at 4:00 P.M. Pick up: Saturday, December 23, any time between 10:00 A.M. and 5:45 P.M. Ever wonder what mischief your teddy bear gets up to at night? Then register your furry friends for their sleepover at the library! Pick up your crazy critter the next day to see what shenanigans unraveled the night before!

Library: Noteworthy Puppets

Noteworthy Puppet Show on Friday, December 22, at 3:00 P.M. Join us for an amazing, musical puppet show performance of the Holiday Hijinks at the La Quinta Library’s Children’s Area! Free and for all ages.

Library: Escape Room

Escape from the Yeti’s Cave (Escape Room) December 27 - 30, 2023 & January 2 - 3, 2024, from 12:45 P.M. - 5:15 P.M. Can you find the map to help you get back down the mountain in time before the Yeti returns to its cave? Test your skills with our family-friendly and puzzling experience for all ages. Registration required.

Creation Station: Maker Craft

Maker Craft: Make A "ZINE" on Saturday, January 13, 2023, from 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. It's a New Year and time for a New Craft! Join the MakerSpace staff as we will teach patrons how to design and create a "ZINE." A "ZINE" is short for FANZINE or Fan Magazine that focuses on a fandom (ex. Book Series), specific topic (ex. Plants) or socio/political opinion.

Zines come in many shapes and sizes, but the most important factor is that they are made by hand and then copied for a small circulation of readers. Patrons will have the option to make a 1-Page Mini-Zine or a 2-Sheet 1/4 Size Zine with the help of our technicians and supplies provided.

No RSVP required, first come craft. FREE | All Ages | While Supplies Last.

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.

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 the holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life (December 22 & 29) at 11:30 A.M.

Program: S.C.R.A.P. Gallery

Family Fun: S.C.R.A.P. Gallery - Bring the family to create your own masterpiece using recycled and upcycled materials! Join us Saturday, December 30, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

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.

For your convenience, The HUB Online Portal is available 24/7 for permits, request inspections, search plans, and licenses, as well as pay fees. To access the City of La Quinta Online Portal, please visit: 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 37 business licenses and collected $8,853.50 for the week of December 10^th through December 17^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 108 permit applications and issued 61 permits for the week of December 10^th through December 17^th.

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

Building:

Completed 68 Plan Reviews and performed 411 Inspections for the week of December 10^th through December 17^th.

New Development Updates:

The regular Planning Commission meeting of December 26, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, beginning at 5:00 p.m.

A Special Event Permit for the American Express Tournament has been approved. The event takes place January 15-21, with concerts on Friday, January 19 and Saturday, January 20.

A building permit was issued for construction of a 5,020 square foot single family dwelling within the community of the Hideaway.

Building permits were issued for (7) single family dwellings at the Point Happy community located off Washington Street across from Simon Drive.

Code Compliance:

• Code Compliance has inspected 107 properties, opened 17 cases, closed 45 cases, issued 19 courtesy notices, 7 notices of violation, 5 final notices of violation, 1 notice of public nuisance, 4 administrative citations, and 254 other actions and handled 41 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.

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.

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.

The GEM Magazine - December 2023

The December 2023 GEM Magazine is available online! In this issue:

• Experience the Magic of the Holidays in La Quinta
• Mother/Daughter Team Brings New Boutique to Old Town
• Invigorate Your Imagination at the Creation Station
• Plus Much More!

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.

Shop La Quinta Local

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:

Planning Commission Meeting

• Tuesday, January 9, 2024, 5:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers

City Council Meeting

• Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 4:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers

Neighborhood Watch Meeting

• Thursday, January 18, 2024, 6:00 p.m., City Hall Study Session Room

*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.