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November 2019 Features

Chairman’s Message

Live Well - a Clinic and a Philosophy

What’s Happening at Old Town

14-19 City Pages

Citizen’s Guide to La Quinta’s Budget

IRONMAN: A Locals Journey

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The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC) was created in 2016 in cooperation with the former Coachella, La Quinta, Cathedral City and Indio Chambers, along with the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians and Twenty-Nine Palms ES Band of Mission Indians. It enhances and 0 T. 1 9 5 significantly improves the way businesses interact with each other and the community in the entire Coachella Valley. As a Regional Chamber, the GCVCC delivers services and benefits to its members on a scope not seen before in the area.

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GCV LA QUINTA CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ray Dominguez, Chairman | Lamar Outdoor Advertising Steven Weiner | National CineMedia Doug Motz| Motz-Rusin Insurance Agency Mike Chapa | Fairway Independent Mortgage Karen Lambrose | Caliber Home Loans Lee Osborne | Osborne Rincon CPA’s Elisa Guerrero | Old Town Peddler Bike Rental & Repair Leslie Locken | Old Town La Quinta Steve Wilson | Optavia/Next Level Coaching- Steve Wilson Janice Isbell | La Quinta Chevrolet-Cadillac Carrie Babij | Desert Insurance Solutions, Inc. Eric Mosser | Edward Jones Financial Advisor - Eric Mosser

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THE GEM PRODUCTION TEAM THE LA QUINTA GEM IS PRODUCED BY THE GREATER COACHELLA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The Gem is an official publication of the GCVCC. Circulation: Approximately 23,000. Distributed free to all residents, Chamber members and businesses in La Quinta. To advertise please call (760) 347-0676. Please Note: The opinions and views expressed in all editorial material are those of the writer or person interviewed and are not necessarily those of the GCVCC, its Board of Directors, or the advertisers in The Gem. The GCVCC endorses no person, political candidate or opinion unless specifically stated. The Gem reserves the right to reject certain advertising submissions. For a list of advertising standards, please contact staff. The Gem reserves the right to edit all submissions for grammar, length, and questionable content. Advertisers please note that colors may look slightly darker, or slightly lighter due to variables in the printing process. Questions or comments? Email us at info@GCVCC.org or call (760) 347-0676.

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Chairman’s Message November is sure to be a busy month in La Quinta. As we get into the holiday season, activity begins to pop up throughout the city. Here are some of the exciting events coming up in our Gem of the Desert. On November 2nd, you can enjoy some of your favorite beverages at Brew in LQ. This year’s event is moving from Civic Center Park to the One-Eleven La Quinta Center along Hwy 111. Enjoy over 15 breweries as well as food, live music, games, and more. For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit playinlaquinta.com/brew.

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November will also bring us our annual Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony. This event honors and celebrates veterans in the City of La Quinta, with their names engraved on the Veterans Acknowledgement Sculpture in the Civic Center Campus. This event is held at La Quinta City Hall on Monday, November 11th, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Finally, coming to us at the beginning of December is IRONMAN 70.3 Indian Wells-La Quinta. The event is held throughout La Quinta, starting at Lake Cahuilla, on December 8th. The city has provided route maps to show where road closures may affect your daily commute. The IRONMAN 70.3 Indian Wells-La Quinta is a triathlon where athletes from around the world come to compete. You can view a route map in this month’s issue of the La Quinta Gem, as well as online at laquintaca.gov/ironman. Please remember that local businesses will remain open during the IRONMAN 70.3 event and are happy to serve all your shopping needs. Be sure to support your local small business community, for a list of La Quinta Chamber members visit the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce member directory at gcvcc.org. From all of us at the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season. Ray Dominguez is the Sales Manager at Lamar Outdoor Advertising and Chairman of the Board of Directors for the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce for 2019-2020. You can contact Ray for all your outdoor advertising needs at rdominguez@lamar. com or call at 760-834-9453.

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Live Well - a Clinic and a Philosophy Submitted by: Live Well Clinic Staff The Live Well Clinic provides comprehensive healthcare for individuals, understanding the body’s innate ability to heal itself through natural and intuitive methods. Their practitioners deliver common-sense, nourishing, non-toxic therapies to help patients - young and old - reach their maximum level of wellness. Therapies that are integral to current day naturopathic medicine in the US date back to the 1700s in Europe. Institutions in the United States started popping up as long ago as the early 1800s. There were many influential contributors, publications, and brick and mortar institutions established over the next century that focused on non-invasive therapies and shared discontent with the “heroic” medicine of the age that mainly used treatments of bloodletting and mercury administration. In 1844, the American Institute of Homeopathy became the first national medical s ociety in the US. Two years later, the American Medical Association was founded in response to the successful growth of homeopathy and by 1855 had added a clause that any practicing physician would lose their license if they consulted with a homeopath. This political move, based on greed and without regard to the wellbeing of the patients, almost single-handedly strangled the lifeline to current day naturopathic medicine in the US. By 1901, a German immigrant named Aloysia Stroebele (known in historical texts as Louisa Lust), a well-established practitioner of naturopathic medicine in the U.S., married Dr. Benedict Lust, who had been commissioned to bring his teachings to the U.S. His teachings focused on healthy lifestyle and hydrotherapy. Louisa had studied the “nature cure” methods of Rikli and Kuhne in London and continued her

studies at Columbia University once in the U.S. Together, the couple are considered to have been a significant driving force of naturopathic medicine in the U.S. This was reinforced by the work of Henry Lindlahr, who believed in the healing power of nature, removed obstacles to cure, and synthesized what he believed to be the best practices thus far from the “nature cure” approach. This contradicted the medical model of symptoms suppression. He proposed five categories 1) return to nature (food as medicine, identify food reactions, maintain healthy working conditions, rest and relaxation), 2) elemental remedies (hydrotherapy, fresh air, light, electricity), 3) chemical therapies (herbs and homeopathy), 4) mechanical rem edies (osteopathy, massage, manual manipulation). Diseases cannot be pinpointed to just one variable. By the time disease has developed, many variables have come into play. For this reason, the holistic approach of naturopathic medicine excels in treating chronic disease and helps to move the individual to a better state of wellness in general. Fortunately, naturopathic medicine not only survived, but it is also flourishing. This has been driven by patient preference and discontent with the medical care they are receiving. Naturopathic physicians today learn therapies mentioned above, as well as pharmacology, counseling, and minor surgery, incorporating advancements in medicine, scientific technology, and cutting edge therapies to provide care that treats the whole person, not just a disease. If you would like to make an appointment with a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) at the Live Well Clinic, please call 760-771-5970 or vi sit their website at https://livewellclinic.org/.

IRONMAN: A Locals Journey Submitted by: GCVCC Staff

On December 8th, triathletes from around the world will come to La Quinta for IRONMAN 70.3 Indian WellsLa Quinta. The IRONMAN 70.3 is a 1.2-mile swim, 56mile bike and 13.1 mile run triathlon. This event offers 40 qualifying spots to the 2020 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Taup, New Zealand. We talked with the Salton Sea Triathlon Club to learn about triathletes in our area running in this year’s event. The Salton Sea Triathlon Club was created to promote triathlons in the Coachella Valley and Southern California community, while fostering a sense of camaraderie, fun, and a healthy lifestyle. The group’s focus is as a Triathlon Club, but you quickly see a familystyle bond among the members that extends beyond the sport. Through the club, they are provided with opportunities to meet fellow athletes and find training buddies through social networks and weekly group training events.

We spoke with Alex Napier, the Volunteer Director and Community Liaison for IRONMAN 70.3 Indian WellsLa Quinta. “This is my first year in this role. Last year, I was a volunteer for the event.” The role she has taken on is focused on education. “I’ve been working with the cities to help educate the community on the impact of the race has on the Coachella Valley. While there are many positives: it’s a healthy lifestyle event, brings in triathletes and their families from around the world, it’s a place for volunteers to give back and be part of something larger than themselves, and the Ironman Foundation provides grant funding to local school clubs, teams and charities; we’re also focused on sharing the updated bicycle route map and detour plans with everyone. “ A strong group of volunteers from around the Coachella Valley help make this event happen. Napier told us that volunteers from Palm Springs to Coachella, and as far away as Twentynine Palms come together to help support the event. The volunteers help with the behind-the-scenes work that creates a seamless event for the triathletes to be a part of. The volunteers are vital because of the extensive number of triathletes participating in the event. Napier told us that last year’s event sold out at 3,000 triathletes - nearly 2,400 of which dove in at the start of the race. Napier was captain of the Salton Sea Triathlon Club’s volunteer team in 2018, which had about 20 local members racing, with an additional 50 volunteering at what they call the infamous “Aid Station 1” on the run course.

“Our athletes all had a ball, but I think the volunteers I worked with had more fun that day,” Napier says. The Salton Sea Triathlon Club has approximately 150 members, and this year Napier expects to have about 10-20 triathletes from La Quinta in their group. She reminded us that there are still many other triathletes around the valley, and their motivation to race is varied. “While many are racing against themselves to “beat yesterday”, there is a small percentage who are vying to be the best in their age group, and possibly the world,” said Napier. “Winners of age groups, divided into 5-year increments, earn the opportunity to race at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. There are only a few slots available to the World Championship race in every group, and competition for them is fierce.” Casta Estela Flores, a supporter of the Salton Sea Triathlon Club, knows first-hand about the diverse nature of the competitors participating in the event. Her husband Jose, who is involved with the Triathlon, is one of the athletes that has used the event for much more than competition. As a teenager, Jose joined the Red Cross and participated in acuático races in his native country, El Salvador. Older now, and facing some health challenges, he started cycling and participating in race events with a group of friends three years ago. He joined the Triathlon Club two years ago, wanting to get back into the water and race again to fulfill a dream of doing the IRONMAN 70.3 when he reached 50 years old. He was able to fulfill his dream here at home and improve his health in the process. His wife says Jose is now healthy and full of life, and ready to do his first full IRONMAN next year. Stories like Jose’s are not uncommon in IRONMAN. Napier told of a racer who was the last triathlete to finish the course. The sun was setting, she was exhausted but determined to finish. The Salton Sea Triathlon Club stayed at their post on the run course, singing, dancing and cheering her to the finish line!

When it comes to IRONMAN, all types of people come out to race for all different reasons. Napier hopes people look closely at who the triathletes swimming, riding, and running through their community are, they might spot a neighbor or friend. For more information about the Salton Sea Triathlon Club and how you can get involved, visit www. saltonseatriathlonclub.com. Don’t miss the community meeting held at the La Quinta Wellness Center on Thursday, November 14th from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. For more information on the event and road closures, visit laquintaca.gov/ironman.

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Receive a $20 Gift Certificate when you spend $100 at Old Town La Quinta stores! That’s right—you will receive a $20 Old Town gift certificate when you present your receipts for $100 worth of purchases from our Old Town La Quinta retail shops on Saturday, November 30th from 10 am to 5 pm. Buy unique holiday gifts, shop small and save money at the same time! This is the 10th annual Small Business Saturday which is a national event in partnership with American Express. It was started to support and recognize small businesses between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Its goal is to bring

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Art of Sax, Kellee McQuinn & KidTribe November 29th, 1 to 7 pm This event is a fundraiser and the first organized by the DuBarry Hay Charitable Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to creating and bolstering mental health initiatives for teens and young adults in Coachella Valley. The foundation is dedicated to “turning trauma into strength”. Visit www.DuBarryHay.org to learn more. Health and Wellness vendor displays and a family fun zone will be featured along with guided yoga on the lawn at 2:00, Kellee McQuinn and KidTribe on the stage at 3:00, a beer garden that opens at 4:00 and an Art of Sax concert from 5 to 7 p.m. Sax player Will Donato’s new hit single “Infinite Soul” reached #1 on Billboard for Smooth Jazz. Hear it live!

Kellee McQuinn & KidTribe Kellee is known as “The Pied Piper with a Boom Box! She’s a Tedx speaker, authority on youth and wellness and has personally worked with over 3 million children to promote health and wellbeing. She received the Community Leadership Award by the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition in 2010. First Lady Michelle Obama invited KidTribe to partner with the Let’s Move Initiative and headline Hoopersize at the White House Easter Egg Roll. Don’t miss her special appearance at Old Town!

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City Manager’s Message By: Jon McMillen, La Quinta City Manager As we step into the holiday season, our city continues to work throughout the city for our residents. This work will be on full display in November and the coming months. The La Quinta Village Complete Streets Project work within the roadways is anticipated to be completed by Thanksgiving. The contractor will then begin construction on the sidewalks along Calle Tampico, to allow for improved traffic flow during the season. Stage 2 of the project will begin in January 2020 at the Avenue 52 and Bermudas roundabout. You can sign up for alerts and stay updated on the project progress by texting LAQUINTAVILLAGE to 22828. The Eisenhower Retention Basin construction continues along Eisenhower Drive. The contractor is building a storm drain pipe and catch basins on Eisenhower Drive. This project is anticipated to complete construction in December 2019. The La Quinta Landscape Renovation Improvement Project in La Quinta Highlands is Phase 4 of the Measure G funded La Quinta Landscape Renovation Project. The project entails converting approximately 81,000 square feet of parkway along Fred waring Drive and Adams Street and the La Vistas Drive median to the Desert Oasis plant palette. Construction is underway and the contractor is installing plants, trees, gravel, and cobble on Fred Waring and Las Vistas Drive and is anticipated to be completed by January 2020. The Cove Public Restroom and Trailhead Improvements include installing a prefabricated restroom facility, trail entrance signs, seating, shade, and a water fountain next to the current parking lot on the east end of Calle Tecate. The project is anticipated to start construction in late this month. The Calle Tecate Parking Lot Improvements Project will construct a 40-space parking lot on the south side of Calle Tecate near the existing trailhead to alleviate on-street parking concerns. Don’t forget to sign up for Nixle. Nixle keeps you up-to-date with relevant information from your local public safety departments & schools. Sign up for alerts by texting your zip code (92253) to 888777. The Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony will be held at La Quinta City Hall on November 11, from 9 AM to 10:30 AM. The Veteran Recognition Program collects, preserves, and recognizes the sacrifice and valiant efforts of American Military Service Members by engraving their name, rank,

and years of service onto the Veterans Acknowledgement Sculpture. Also, be sure to save the date for our Tree Lighting event. It will be held on December 6 from 6 PM to 9 PM at Civic Center Park. Make sure to take a look at our beautiful IRONMAN Street Banners throughout La Quinta welcoming all of the Triathletes to this year’s IRONMAN on December 8th. Let’s not forget to take a moment and remember all our brave Veterans during the month of November. Most importantly, let’s honor them by exercising our right to vote on November 5th. I’m looking forward to seeing you all out and about in our Gem of the Desert.

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Opening After Overseeding We are very excited about the reopening of the Arnold Palmer Classic Course at SilverRock Resort on November 5, 2019 after overseeding. Upon reopening on November 5th, all golf carts will be restricted to Cart Paths Only up to Thanksgiving Week. This is to protect the newly planted rye grass that is still fragile and susceptible to damage from golf carts. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Also, on November 5th, the restaurant and patio dining area will reopen for breakfast and lunch as well as the driving range. Construction Update Pre-construction on the 2 luxury hotels have begun with mass grading complete on the Pendry hotel site and near completion on the Montage hotel site. Despite all the busy activity, the course and restaurant will be open year round with minimal disruption to the operation. Expect some rerouting of golf cart traffic at times but nothing that will impact golf play significantly. The golf shop, cart barn and parking have been relocated to the south side of #2 tee box. Follow signs as you enter SilverRock Way to the new parking location. There will be minimal auto parking near the Ahmanson Ranch House for the restaurant. However, there will be a golf cart shuttle running on a daily basis from the new parking location to the restaurant if no parking is available near the Ahmanson Ranch House. Walk the Rock SilverRock continues the popular Walk the Rock program this season. Golfers are able to walk and play golf starting at 3:00 p.m.. La Quinta Residents with valid La Quinta Resident Cards will pay $25 and juniors (under the age of 17) will pay $10. Non La Quinta Residents will pay $40. Please contact the golf shop for reservations or questions. 760-777-8884. PAID ADVERTISEMENT

Wellness Center Happenings Friendly Callers Program; Weekly This program offers peace of mind to isolated seniors by providing a weekly telephone call from our friendly volunteers. How do you sign up? Please call the La Quinta Wellness Center at 760-564-0096 to be placed on the call list. A friendly volunteer from the center will contact you to complete the enrollment and determine if the program would be beneficial for you.

Community Services Online registration available at www.laquintaca.gov For more information, please call (760) 564-0096 Creative Wellness Ballroom Dance (Beginning) Ballroom Dance (Intermediate)

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Health Insurance Counselling Advocacy Program, Wednesdays; 1-3pm Counsellors provide free and unbiased information and counseling about Medicare, so you can make informed decisions. Counsellors can explain Health Insurance Terminology, Supplemental Insurance, Billing and Claim procedures, and Long-term care insurance. Call for an appointment 760-564-0096.

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Quilting for Good Times; Thursdays, 1:00pm The Quilters create quilts for the children of Camp Ronald McDonald year-round. Volunteers are needed to help with making quilts for this uplifting program. Please call the Wellness Center for more information. Technology Workshop; November 9; 10:00am – 12:00pm Technology Workshop; November 9; 10:00am – 12:00pm Look Who’s in the Lobby “Senior Planning Council of the Desert,” Tuesday, November 12; 10am – 12pm Help seniors, their caregivers, and their family with resources that provide clear solutions to difficult problems. Look Who’s in the Lobby, November 13; 9:00am – 10:30am Your Medicare questions will be answered by a local license sales representative – Bruce Hunter.

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Family Hospice Care, Adult group meets on Fridays from 9 -10:00am Your local adult bereavement support group is open to all who have experienced the death of someone close. Support is free of charge in a non-religious, safe and caring environment. First time attendees please call Family Hospice Care office at 760.674.3344 to register.

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FEATURED PROGRAMS Fandom Fridays Harry Potter Trivia Night (Ages 8+) Friday, November 1 @ 3:30pm Think you know your Harry Potter facts? Put your knowledge to the test and join us at the library! Studio Ghibli Day (All ages) Friday, November 8 @ 3:30pm Jump on the Catbus and join us for a Studio Ghibli event. Celebrate the films, learn about the books that inspired Hayao Miyazaki, and take a photo with Totoro! Sing Along Movie Party: Disney’s Frozen (All ages) Friday, November 15 @ 3:30pm Belt out your favorite songs from Disney’s Frozen and enjoy bags filled with props and treats to use during the movie. Come in costume if you’d like and let’s sing along with Elsa, Anna, and Olaf! Participants can bring blankets to keep away the chill and are encouraged to dress like their favorite Frozen character. This event is limited 60 people and seating is first come, first served. Escape Room: Percy Jackson (Ages 10+) – Sign-up required Friday, November 22 @ 3:00pm – 6:00pm For the next 20 minutes you shall all be powerful half-bloods of the God of the Sea, On a quest of puzzles and tricks of the mind, to break into the box and discover what’s left behind. Call or visit to sign up for a time slot, max. 6 people per group. Read for the Record (Ages 0-12) Thursday, November 7 @ 4:30pm (families) and 6:00pm (adults) Test your knowledge at our FREE librarian-hosted trivia time! 4:30pm Trivia Time is geared towards families, while 6:00pm Trivia Time is geared towards adults. Bring a group of 4 (or 3, or 2) and meet us in the plaza in Old Town for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights! Trivia Time at “First Thursdays” in Old Town La Quinta Wednesday, November 14 @ 10am You have a brand new baby. Now what? Your first weeks at home can be awkward and scary. Join us to find out what to expect and how to prepare for being a new parent. Presented by Jenna N. Grindle, MD, Family Medicine Center for Family Medicine, Eisenhower Health. Sign up: 760-423-4855 or EisenhowerHealth.org/calendar

Gardening Talk – Creation of a Sunken Desert Garden (Ages 18+) Tuesday, November 19 @ 11am – 12pm Learn about creating your own “sunken garden” and get advice on choosing plants to grow in the desert. Presented by UCCE Master Gardener Ron Jemmerson. Science! Club (Ages 8-12) Wednesday, November 20 @ 3:30pm The all new science club for tweens! Each month we’ll explore different scientific topics and conduct experiments. This month, come and dig for gemstones or crack open a geode as we discuss how much science rocks! Teen Trivia Hunt (Ages 13-17) Monday, November 25 @ 4-6pm The Multiverse is imploding! Help your favorite heroes save their worlds (and ours) using your knowledge of the Dr. Who, Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Supernatural Fandoms! Costumes encouraged! For a full list of programs & events, visit www.facebook.com/ laquintapl/events The Library will be CLOSED on Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day and Thursday & Friday, November 28 & 29 for Thanksgiving. *Noise reduction headphones now available during programs while supplies last

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CURRENT EXHIBITS, open October 1- November 30, 2019 Wild Blue Yonder A collaboration between photographer Douglas McCulloh and writer Susan Straight, this exhibit explores the stories of Riverside County veterans and their families. Dia de los Muertos Experience this heartfelt, artistic display of cigar box altars created by locals celebrating memories and lives of loved ones. Programs and Events: STITCH Every Tuesday 1–3 pm Bring your own project. Be inspired and share with fellow quilters, knitters, needle pointers and weavers.

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La Quinta Museum Coloring Club for Adults Fridays 1-3 pm Basic supplies are provided. Mah Jongg Every Saturday 10am-1pm Come and play at the Museum. This is not a class with an instructor, but all levels are welcome. Preschool Storytime with Miss Beth Wednesday, November 6, 2019 10-10:30am A fun time for our younger friends with stories, songs, and a craft. Good Reads in the Gallery Thursday, November 7, 2019 4pm Join us for great books and discussion! October’s selection: Code Talker: The First and Only Memoir By One of the Original Navajo Code Talkers of WWII by Chester Nez Brown Bag TED Talk Wednesday, November 13, 2019 12 noon Enjoy a TED Talk on the big screen and join the discussion following the showing. Bring your lunch and bring a friend. This month we’ll watch “My Journey to Thank All the People Responsible for My Morning Coffee” by AJ Jacobs.

Culture Fix Film: The Way We Get By Thursday, November 14, 2019 4pm The Way We Get By by Aron Gaudet “tells the stories of the troop greeters who turn out at all hours of the day and night to show their respect for the soldiers’ willingness to make sacrifices for the nation.” This event is a collaboration with POV, PBS’ award-winning nonfiction film series. https://www.pbs.org/pov/ Lunch Break with Huell Wednesday, November 20, 2019 12 noon Take an amazing break with Huell Howser! Bring your lunch and enjoy an episode California’s Gold on the big screen. This month’s episode: “Cabot’s Adobe.” Culture Fix: Music with Freehand Trio Thursday, November 21, 2019 5:30pm Start your evening off right with jazz from Freehand Trio! Mark your calendar! La Quinta Artists Open Studio Tour Sunday, December 1, 2019 10am-5pm Don’t miss the fun of visiting the creative work spaces of your talented neighbors and learning what inspires them . Tickets available online. Visit facebook.com/ LaQuintaMuseum for more information. Admission and all programs of the La Quinta Museum are FREE. Follow us on Facebook, twitter and Instagram for all the latest happenings.

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CITIZEN’S GUIDE TO LA QUINTA’S BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

The City of La Quinta is pleased to present this year’s General Fund budget, our primary operating account that pays for police and fire protection, community programs, parks, public buildings, capital improvements and administrative operations. This year’s budget includes a surplus of $292,300. The budget was approved by the City Council based on input from residents who participated in public forums to determine the most important programs and services for the community. The City’s leaders and staff look forward to providing excellent amenities and being a part of La Quinta’s continued success. Below you will find an overview of the City’s revenues and expenses. Capital improvement projects, as well as highlights of recent accomplishments and goals for the coming year are on the following page.

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Sales Taxes

$19,782,400

34%

Police & Fire

$24,529,700

43%

Hotel & Vacation Rental Taxes

$9,860,000

17%

Capital Improvements

$10,638,600

19%

Property Taxes

$9,344,200

16%

$5,504,800

10%

State, Assessment District & Fire Tax Credit

Planning & Development

$8,561,600

15%

Community Programs

$4,231,100

Other Taxes & Franchise Fees

$6,544,000

11%

General Administration

$3,622,500

Licenses & Permits

$1,311,400

Facilities/Parks

$3,515,300

Reimbursements

$1,142,300

Citywide Services & Benefits

$2,343,300

Charges for Services

$1,024,800

Measure G Reserves

$1,916,400

Fines & Assessments

$276,500

Finance

$1,253,200

TOTAL: $57,847,200

TOTAL: $57,554,900 TOTAL SURPLUS: $292,300

Budget details are available online at www.laquintaca.gov/business/finance/budget.

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GOALS FOR 2019-2020

Launch the SilverRock Resort developments, with hotels, spa, homes, clubhouse, conference center, shops and open space. Initiate an enhanced recycling campaign. Secure a new fine art festival producer for March 2020 event. Create program and building improvement options for the City’s Cultural Campus. Complete construction of the X-Park sports skate park. Finalize the Highway 111 Corridor Area Plan.

MEASURE G SALES TAX SUMMARY Measure G Sales Tax Revenue $10,246,500 Police Services $2,750,000 Capital Improvements $5,580,100

Landscape improvements, a Village Art Plaza promenade, Highway 111 corridor area plan implementation, and the design for an updated corporate yard administration and field headquarters.

Available for Appropriation = $1,916,400

REALIZING SUCCESS

ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2018-2019

Rebuilt PlayInLaQuinta.com to reflect the City’s re-brand and established an easier user interface that allows visitors to view a filtered events calendar and virtually experience events around the City. Remodeled and expanded the Washington Street Apartments, a low-income housing development. Replaced and upgraded playground equipment at Monticello, Fritz Burns, and Desert Pride parks and installed the National Fitness Court at La Quinta Park. Added two vehicle lanes, bike lanes and sidewalks along Madison Street between Avenue 50 and 52.

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Your Perfect Optical Options Submitted by: GCVCC Staff Having the right contact lenses and glasses can really help a person stand out. The right selection can help create the perfect look, as well as prevent health risks associated with wearing the wrong items. We sat down with Perspective Optometry for advice on how to choose the correct glasses and contacts for you. Can you tell us a little bit about Perspective Optometry? Here at Perspective, we are all about the intersection of art and science in eyecare and eyewear. A person’s vision is a very unique and personal experience. We aim to provide the union of the subjective view of a person and the objective science, to ensure each person’s visual needs are uniquely met. This approach also carries over to our eyewear selection and ophthalmic lens offerings. What are some tips for choosing the perfect glasses? Well this is the fun part, because frame styling and selection is all about that intersection of art and science. There are so many amazing options in eyewear that bring together fashion and function. Working with an optician gives you added insight on how your spectacle lenses will play with your beautiful new frame, and how to ensure your vision is the clearest possible for your prescription. Some quick tips: 1. Ensure the lenses and prescription work well with the frame. Your certified optician can help guide you through this process. 2. Aim for a good technical fit. Are the eyes nicely centered? Is the frame not touching the face in too many spots? Does the bridge fit nicely on the nose? 3. Look for frames that help to compliment your face shape, keeping in mind aspects of facial structure and prominent features. Glasses are a very personal experience and become an extension of who you are and how you present yourself to the world. 4. Make sure you are comfortable with the materials of the frame. A key area to look at is the bridge - are you comfortable with nose pads? Would a keyhole bridge be advantageous? You also want to think about weight, allergies, and other aspects of how the frame and its materials will interact with your look. 5. Don’t be afraid to try things on! Sometimes you’ll be surprised at how subtle a bold frame can end up looking 24

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