2013 04 18 HPC MinutesCALL TO ORDER
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
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THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2013
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Historic Preservation Commission was called to
order at 3:05 p.m. by Chairperson Redmon.
Chairperson Redmon led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Commissioners Kevin Maevers, Skip Morris, Leila Namvar, Maria
Puente, and Chairperson Peggy Redmon
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager David Sawyer and Secretary Monika Radeva
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA— Confirmed
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Morris / Maevers to
approve the Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of February 21, 2013, as
submitted. AYES: Commissioners Maevers, Morris, Puente, and Chairperson
Redmon. NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Namvar. ABSTAIN: None
BUSINESS SESSION
Presentation by Maggie Gordon, Author of the book "Historical Casitas of La
Quinta Cove."
Planning Manager David Sawyer introduced Ms. Maggie Gordon, Author of
the book "Historical Casitas of La Quinta Cove." She gave a brief overview
of her background, experience, and qualification. She explained how the
book came about to be and talked at length regarding the knowledge and
information she had gathered while writing it.
Commissioner Namvar joined the Commission at 3:09 p.m.
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Ms. Gordon played an audio recording by Mr. Isadore Benjamin Kornblum, an
attorney associated with the early developers of La Quinta, regarding the
early days history of The Desert Club, the La Quinta Cove, and other relevant
information.
The Commission thanked Ms. Gordon for the presentation and said they
were very pleased with the information she provided.
CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL — None.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: — None.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS — None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Maevers /Namvar to adjourn this meeting at 3:55 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully ubmitted,
MONIKA RADEVA, Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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