1992 05 20 PCA special Joint Meeting
of the
CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION
May 20, 1992
7:00 P.M.
LA QUINTA MIDDLE SCHOOL
MULTI -PURPOSE ROOM
78-900 50TH AVENUE
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
CALL TO ORDER •- Flag Salute
ROLL CALL
WORKSHOP OUTLINE
1. Introduction of Consultant Team and City Staff
2. Overview of General Plan Update Process
3. Presentation of General Plan Land Use, Circulation, Open Space, and Parks
and Recreation
4. Public Discussion of Recommended Alternatives
ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
JOIN'-r M]E:ETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND
PLANNING COMMISSION
May 20, 1992
Mayor Pena called the joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission
together at 7 :10 P . M . , and led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL: Councilman Sniff, Rushworth, Franklin, and Mayor Pena
Planning Commissioners Mosher, Marrs, Ellson,
Councilmember Franklin moved to excuse Councilmember Bohnenberger and
Councilmember Rushworth seconded the motion. It carried unanimously.
Commissioner Marrs moved to excuse Chairwoman Barrows and Commissioner Ladner
and Commissioner Ellson seconded the motion. It carried unanimously.
Mayor Pena introduced Principal Planner Fred Baker who in turn introduced the
consultants for the General Plan update, Mr. John McNamara, Mr. Tim Campbell, and
Mr. Mark Peterson of BRW, Inc. to the Council, Commission and audience.
Mr. McNamara reviewed the Elements of the General Plan in regard to areas
discussed at previous workshops. Tonights presentation would consist of Elements
pertaining to Circulation, Open Space, and Parks and Recreation. Following a
presentation by BRW members of the audience made comment.
1. Audrey Ostrowsky, inquired where parking would be provided at the top of
the Cove.
2. Commissioner Ellson inquired why there was no mention of entertainment in the
commercial zones.
3. Commissioner Marrs stated he felt the very low residential should allow two
story units.
4. Mayor Pena inquired where churches would be provided for.
5. Ms. Janet Pl:ullips inquired where mobile homes would be allowed in the
downtown area.
6. Commissioner Ellson stated she felt the General Plan should specify where
churches should be allowed.
7. Mayor Pena :stated he felt there was too much commercial/offices zoned for
Washington Street a major arterial.
8. Mr. Wally Reynolds stated that when parks are being considered at to
location, the Council/Commission should consider the tranquility of the
property owners in the area.
9. Mayor Pena stated he felt that the areas that were designated as trails/paths
that the City knew could never be allowed should be removed (i.e., All
American Canal) .
10. Commissioner Ellson stated that swimming facilities should be provided for the
different communities.
11. Commissioner Marrs inquired if the City was considering any golf cart lanes.
12. Ms. Audrey Ostrowsky stated there should be more bike paths provided for
alternative modes of transportation.
13. Mr. Joe Hammer inquired why south Highway 111 was to have four lanes.
14. Mr. Wally Reynolds asked why Westward Ho Drive was a collector street.
15. Commissioner Ellson asked why Park Avenue was not a collector street and
whether bridges were being planned for on Dune Palms and Adams Streets.
There being no further discussion, Mr. McNamara thanked everyone for their input
and turned the meeting back to Mayor Pro Tem Sniff. Mayor Pro Tem Sniff thanked
everyone for their attendance and stated a notice would be mailed notifying everyone
of the next meeting. This joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission
was adjourned at 8.57 P.M.
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