2022-04-26 Callimanis Presentation 2 Debbie Huber to PC PHFrom: Alena Callimanis <acallimanis@gmail.com>
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Here is LQRRD presentation number 2 for LQRRD for Debbie Huber.
Water Editorials
Debbie Huber
La Quinta
Residents won't take conservation seriously while
cities approve water playgrounds —Desert Sun
Editorial Board —April 16
• Californians have been told to be careful when watering lawns, or
take out lawns altogether, to turn off the faucet while brushing our
teeth and to take shorter showers.
• Now new mandates for residential conservation are out
• Cynicism is warranted when average desert residents get such
conservation nudging while developers plan four wave pools for
surfers and, at a Disney -backed Rancho Mirage resort, a beach park
and 24-acre lagoon.
• Does the Coachella Valley need to be a tropical paradise?
• Why do people need to go surfing in the desert when the
Pacific Ocean is a mere hours away?
• Elected officials must change their approach to considering
new developments.
• New developments are necessary, especially given the
state's housing shortage and affordability crisis.
• City councils should reject any applications for new surf
parks, lagoons and golf courses, and should reverse
approval of any that have not been built.
The valley's looming water problem -April 24
Desert Sun Editorial
The water agencies preach conservation while city councils
approve more massive wastes of potable water, all for more
tax revenue and prestige.
The aquifer accumulated over thousands of years, and for
years the valley has pumped from it as if it's a limitless
resource. It isn't. The Colorado River, which helps replenish the
aquifer, is diminishing with no prospect of improving.
Eventually, this valley will have a water problem.
Everything in our lush green valley would die within a few
months without irrigation. Then watch real estate values,
development and tourism evaporate.
Richard S. Kohagen
Surfing is for the ocean, not the desert
What happens when you take more water out of your aquifer then is
going in? The ground level sinks (subsides), as it has in some places as
much as two feet. Yes, we have lots of water in our aquifer, but if city
planners and council members don't make wise and prudent decisions
about our water priorities, we won't have a valley to live in. The water
districts have been challenged to the max keeping clean and ample water
available for our communities. When the aquifer is over drafted, wells
have to be dug deeper to hit the water. Our guests (vacationers), who
support greatly and contribute to our economy, can't be expect to think
about water conservation when they are paying $300 plus a night. I'm a
surfer, I'm a real estate broker and I'm all for surfing and affordable
housing. Let's use the ocean for surfing, our lakes for boating and
fishing, and our desert for future generations to enjoy.
Kerry Berman
You must vote no on Coral Mountain Surf Resort
• Let's do a beautiful residential -only development and charge a special
"La Qu i nta Assessment" like Toll Brothers did at Stone Creek Ranch on
58th to help mitigate the Riverside Tax Issue - $2100 per house?
• And residences can start building out right away
• It will have beautiful vistas and dark skies that people will want to
make their permanent home with their families
• Hiking and biking is already abundant. The kids can go to X Park.
• We don't need surfing in the Desert at a PRIVATE RESORT