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SPECIAL MEETING – COMMUNITY WORKSHOP HIGHWAY 111 CORRIDOR AREA PLAN
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING – COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
HIGHWAY 111 CORRIDOR AREA PLAN
MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 6:05 p.m.
by Mayor Evans.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, Peña, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans
ABSENT: None
RESIDENTS SIGNED IN: 34
CITY STAFF PRESENT: 17
Mayor Evans welcomed all participants and explained the purpose of the
workshop.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Evans led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS –
None
STUDY SESSION
1. COMMUNITY WORKSHOP – HIGHWAY 111 CORRIDOR AREA PLAN
Mayor Evans thanked all participants for their time and commitment to the
community.
Design and Development Director Castro said he and Planning Manager Flores
are the lead staff members for this project; and introduced Mr. Kaizer Rangwala
with Rangwala and Associates, City Consultant on this project and workshop
facilitator.
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Mr. Rangwala made a presentation about the Highway 111 Corridor (Corridor)
project redesign timeline, efforts, and several design options.
General discussion followed regarding available open spaces along the Corridor;
what constitutes “open space;” creating connectivity and spaces that invite
people; traffic flow and volume; purpose for mobility; car-driven networks
systems; a walk must be comfortable, safe, and interesting; La Quinta citizens
versus residents; parking lots invite cars and serve as vehicle storage; and
creating an experience.
COUNCILMEMBER PEÑA LEFT THE MEETING AT 6:32 P.M.
Participants were teamed into four groups and provided with maps of four
different section of the Corridor (Attachment 1) and blue, green, and red colored
dots. Each group was asked to indicate along the Corridor: 1) a good place with
a green dot; 2) a place with potential opportunities with a blue dot; 3) a place
in need of improvement with a red dot; and 4) to prioritize the three most
important items to work on right away.
Mr. Rangwala presented three concepts of designing streets – 1) conventional
which is functional, provides land access and mobility, manages traffic volume
and speed; 2) context based which includes community vision, context,
multimodal, supports adjacent land uses; and 3) complete streets which includes
gathering spaces, alternative transportation such as biking, motor vehicles,
transit, bus stop, walking; and spoke about the relationship between parking
and traffic.
Participants in each of the four groups were provided with 12 images depicting
street design elements (Attachment 2) and asked to: 1) rate each image
individually and then collectively; and 2) discuss the desirable and less desirable
street design elements.
Each group selected a spokes-person and reported-out their comments on both
exercises.
General discussion followed regarding the Corridor Area Plan will be multi-
generational, and not every element will come into play or be implemented at
once.
Mr. Rangwala invited all participants to attend the Corridor charrettes scheduled
to be held April 24-26, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m.; and said additional information
can be found at www.hwy111lq.com.
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Greg Karraker, La Quinta – said he recently moved to La
Quinta and that he has high regards for the community; commended the City
for engaging the community in the Corridor revisioning; and spoke in support of
maintaining the current functionality of the Corridor.
Mayor Evans on behalf of Council thanked the participants for their time and
commitment to La Quinta and noted community input and engagement are vital
in building our community.
MAYOR’S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ITEMS – None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Sanchez to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. Motion passed –
ayes 4, noes 0, absent 1 (Peña).
Respectfully submitted,
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
Attachments: 1. Highway 111 Corridor aerial and four sectional maps
2. Images depicting street design elements
3. Participants List
ATTACHMENT 1ATTACHMENT 1 11
ATTACHMENT 2ATTACHMENT 2
CITY OF LA QUINTA
LIST OF 88 ATTENDEES TAKEN FROM SIGN-IN SHEETS
SPECIAL MEETING – COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
HIGHWAY 111 CORRIDOR AREA PLAN
MARCH 18, 2019
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/RESIDENTS (5): RESIDENTS (27):
Mayor Linda Evans Taylor Libolt Varner
Mayor Pro Tem Steve Sanchez Steve Hugill
Councilmember Fitzpatrick Joe Kokesh
Councilmember Radi Kathryn Wickstrom
Councilmember Peña Barry Snowbarger
Cindy Bailey
CITY/COUNTY STAFF (17): Chris Bailey
Frank J. Spevacek Steven Nieto
Gil Villalpando Kathleen Horne
Marcie Graham Curtis Barlow
Karla Campos Leila Namvar
Monika Radeva Dave Marzane
Steve Howlett Andee Marzane
Danny Castro Brian Helder
Cheri Flores Steve Cherry
Bryan McKinney Greg Zimmerman
Julie Mignogna Val Smith
Jack Lima Jeff Smith
Armando Magallon Linda Williams
Wanda Wise-Latta Dick Sterbo
Angela Ferreira Greg Karraker
Christina Calderon Kathryn Hull
Michael Tapp Eileen Kramer
Misty Reynolds Jeanette Blaky
Michael Tapp Chris Hermann
Todd Roehrick
CITY CONSULTANT (1): Randi Roehrick
Kaizer Rangwala
NON-RESIDENTS (1):
Sherry Barkas, Desert Sun Reporter
COMMISSIONERS / RESIDENTS (7):
Kevin McCune Planning Commission
Philip Bettencourt Planning Commission
Robert (Bob) Wright Planning Commission
Loretta Currie Planning Commission
Marry Caldwell Planning Commission
Sherwin Turbow Financial Advisory Commission
Doriel Wyler Community Services Commission
ATTACHMENT 3