with Desert Recreation District. For a full list of programs and activities, go to laquintaca.gov/FBPool.
CITY MANAGER’S MESSAGE By: Jon McMillen, La Quinta City Manager
La Quinta continues moving in the right direction. Earlier last month, Riverside County entered the Orange Tier of the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy – allowing increased capacity for our local businesses. We are experiencing a lot more activity with the increased number of vaccinations being provided and people are feeling more comfortable getting out and about. If you were not aware, vaccination eligibility has expanded to individuals ages 16 and up. Vaccine supplies have increased throughout Riverside County, and appointments are no longer required at several COVID-19 mass vaccination sites including the Indio Fairgrounds nearby. Are you looking to get more involved in our City? We are currently seeking interested La Quinta residents to fill vacancies on the following City commissions/board: • Community Services Commission • Housing Commission • Financial Advisory Commission • Planning Commission • Palm Springs Airport Commission • Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Board Apply your skillset and help plan the future of La Quinta! Applications are now open through May 31, 2021 at laquintaca.gov/COMMISSIONS. Here are some additional community updates: Wellness Center – The Wellness Center continues to serve as the La Quinta location for COVID-19 drive-up testing. Available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. with test results provided within 24-48 hours. You can schedule an appointment online at curative.com. La Quinta Summer Golf Tour – It’s that time of year again to sign up for the La Quinta Summer Golf Tour. Tee off at 13 beautiful Coachella Valley courses each Saturday beginning June 5th. Plaques will be given for the men’s and women’s divisions’ top finalists at the banquet on August 28th. This event is a favorite among our residents and fills up fast. Go to lqgolftour. laquintaca.gov for details. Fritz Burns Pool – The weather is changing which means it’s time to cool off at the pool. Fritz Burns Pool is open to the public with aquatic programs provided in partnership
Citywide Safety Camera System Project – Installation of the citywide safety camera system is in full swing. This project will place 105 high-definition safety cameras in all major intersections in La Quinta, as well as in several La Quinta parks and at city-owned facilities. Once this project is completed in July of 2021, the City will work with the La Quinta Police Department to operate and maintain the system together to create a safer environment for all those who live, work and visit La Quinta. La Quinta X-Park – Excitement is growing over the new skate park currently in development at the corner of Dune Palms and Westward Ho. This project will feature a concrete pump track, a modern street course with stairs, rails and ledges, and three distinct bowls that cover the full spectrum of skill levels. The skatepark terrain will be supported by a variety of modern amenities including a state-of-the-art lighting system, restrooms, a drinking fountain, a 2-story pro shop and a parking lot. La Quinta X-Park is on track for completion in December 2021. Fire Station 70 Revitalization Project – This project is in the early stages of construction, with pre-construction meetings taking place and work expected to begin this month. The improvements will renovate the station’s interior including the dormitories, restrooms, office, reception area and exterior patio. Station 70 was placed into service in 1985, and is located at the corner of Madison and Avenue 54. Completion is anticipated for October 2021. Here are some projects that have been completed in the past year: Citywide Miscellaneous Americans with Disabilities Act Improvements Project – The construction of a sidewalk on the east side of Jefferson Street, south of Avenue 50, along with a new curb ramp at Avenue 47 and Washington Street which now provides ADA accessibility to services and public transportation. SilverRock Event Site – Stop by and check out the new SilverRock Event Site, which sits on approximately 14 acres and includes eight acres of walking paths, turf, landscaping, a meandering stream with a lake, a stage area, pads for future art installations, a restroom building and parking lot. SilverRock Way Street Improvement Project – Provides access to the proposed SilverRock Resort with a through street from Avenue 52 to Jefferson Street. Washington Street at Fred Waring Drive Triple Left Turn Project – Drivers now have three left-turn lanes on all four approaches to the Washington Street and
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