2019 09 24 PC MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to order at 6:00
p.m. by Chairperson Caldwell.
PRESENT: Commissioners Bettencourt, Currie, Libolt Varner, Nieto, and
Chairperson Caldwell
ABSENT: Commissioners McCune and Proctor
STAFF PRESENT: Design and Development Director Danny Castro, Planning Manager
Cheri L. Flores, Senior Planner Carlos Flores, City Engineer Bryan
McKinney, Commission Secretary Wanda Wise -Latta and
Administrative Assistant Mirta Lerma
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Libolt Varner led the Planning Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
1. CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
APPOINTED MEMBERS
City Clerk Monika Radeva presented information which included the Planning
Commission's roles and responsibilities, the Ralph M. Brown Act, open and public
meetings, conflict of interest, mandated ethics and harassment prevention
trainings, California Public Records Act, conduct during meetings, placing items
on the future agendas, voting, and attendance.
Planning Manager Cheri L. Flores provided an update on upcoming items that will
be coming before the Planning Commission.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DATED AUGUST 13, 2019
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Currie/Bettencourt to
approve the Consent Calendar as submitted. AYES: Commissioners Bettencourt,
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Currie, Libolt Varner, Nieto, and Chairperson Caldwell. NOES: None. ABSENT:
Commissioners McCune and Proctor. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed.
BUSINESS SESSION - None
STUDY SESSION - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Bettencourt stated that he understood, and particularly in response to
Commissioner Proctor, that there was likely to be a further review of the temporary
sign regulations at some appropriate future time; commented about the status of the
utility undergrounding at Washington Street Apartments; and also on the status of the
Mayer Villa Capri project.
City Engineer Bryan McKinney responded to Commissioner Bettencourt's inquiry
regarding developments with outstanding bonds being held by the City for offsite
improvements. He noted that the applications for the Mayer Villa Capri project are
expired.
Chairperson Caldwell inquired if the Planning Commission would be interested in a
follow-up tour of SilverRock Resort possibly in November; and noted that she would be
absent from the October 8, 2019 Planning Commission meeting.
STAFF ITEM
1. AUGUST 2019 VILLAGE PARKING SURVEY
Senior Planner Carlos Flores presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Design and Development Department.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Nieto/Bettencourt to adjourn this meeting at 7:21 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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WANDA WISE-LATTA, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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