On Feb. 11, Sherry Barkas reported on the petition drive created by Neighbors for Neighborhoods La Quinta, which would ask voters whether the city should phase out most short-term vacation rentals in residential neighborhoods.

No future city council could decide to amend that decision without another ballot initiative, which takes control away from elected representatives.

The city of La Quinta should be commended for its fair and equitable approach to handling the short-term vacation rental (STVR) issue.