2020-12-09 IranitalabSunday, May 29, 2022 at 11:53:09 Pacific Daylight Time
Subject: RE: Review of VMT Analysis
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 10:15:02 AM Pacific Standard Time
From: Farhad Iranitalab
To: Cheri Flores, Steve Libring, Jeffrey Lau
CC: Nicole Criste
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I am also available on Monday or Tuesday.
Farhad Iranitalab, PE, TE
Traffic Engineer
Willdan Engineering
Comprehensive. Innovative. Trusted.
T. 562.368.4893
C. 562.2366772
From: Cheri Flores <clflores@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 9:09 AM
To: Farhad Iranitalab <Flranitalab@willdan.com>; Steve Libring <SLibring@willdan.com>; Jeffrey Lau
<jlau@willdan.com>
Cc: Nicole Criste (Contract Planner) <ncriste@Terranovaplanning.com>
Subject: RE: Review of VMT Analysis
Everyone,
I am available most of the day Monday the 14th and the morning on Tuesday the
15th
CALIFORNIA
Cheri L. Flores I Planning Manager
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760-777-7067
www.laquintaca.gov
PLEASE NOTE: City Hall is now open on a limited basis by advanced appointment only.
Information on types of appointments being accepted, how to schedule and City -
implemented safety measures are available at HUB Appointments.
From: Farhad Iranitalab <Flranitalab@willdan.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 8:35 AM
To: Steve Libring <SLibring@willdan.com>; Jeffrey Lau <jlau@willdan.com>
Cc: Nicole Criste (Contract Planner) <ncriste@Terranovaplanning.com>; Cheri Flores
<clflores@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: RE: Review of VMT Analysis
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Good morning Steve,
I will be available next week for a meeting and discuss with the City. Let me know when is the best time and I
will adjust my schedule.
Thanks
Farhad Iranitalab, PE, TE
Traffic Engineer
Willdan Engineering
Comprehensive. Innovative. Trusted.
T. 562.368.4893
C. 562.2366772
From: Steve Libring <SLibring@willdan.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 8, 2020 10:31 AM
To: Farhad Iranitalab <Flranitalab@willdan.com>; Jeffrey Lau <jlau@willdan.com>
Cc: Nicole Criste <ncriste@terranovaplanning.com>; clflores@laquintaca.gov
Subject: Review of VMT Analysis
Farhad,
The staff at La Quinta would like to discuss the submitted VMT analysis with you and get a better understanding how
these work. This is the 1st VMT analysis we've received since the July 1, 2020 deadline for having VMT included with
projects now. Can you read the attached 8-9 page letter and then we have a ZOOM call where we all could discuss?
Let us know what your availability this week is - so we can calendar a call
Thanks
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Steve,
Is there someone at Wildan who can help us understand the VMT analysis better? Cheri and I would really appreciate
having a consultation with someone who knows how this analysis works. Please let us know!
Nicole
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Nicole Sauviat Criste
Principal
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My summary:
the VMT analysis was submitted, the project says it will mitigate its VMT as follows:
• the required reduction is 15%, the project reduces just 10.3%
• the project wants to claim several TDM measures to make up the difference:
O 3% for use of non -autos for nearby commercial trips from residential homes
O 2% for pedestrian sidewalks to interconnect residential and commercial
O 1% for TMD strategies like publications, event promotions and residential benefits to use
the resort amenities
• Therefore 10.3% + 6.0% if allowed would be greater than 15%
• and the employment side of VMT is 21.56 for entire Coachella Valley and this project is 21.53 -
so they say they have no mitigation for this aspect
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