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PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission (Commission) was called to
order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairperson Hassett.
PRESENT: Commissioners Bohlinger, Guerrero, Hernandez, Hundt, McCune,
Nieto, and Chairperson Hassett
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Interim Design and Development Director Cheri Flores, Public Works
Director Bryan McKinney, Senior Planner Scott Nespor, City
Attorney William Ihrke, and Commission Secretary Tania Flores
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Nieto led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioner Guerrero/Chairperson
Hassett to confirm the agenda as published. Motion passed unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. WELCOME NEWLY APPOINTED COMMISSIONER BOHLINGER
Chairperson Hassett introduced recently appointed Commissioner Linda Bohlinger, who
provided a brief history of her background, experience, and qualifications. The
Commission welcomed Commissioner Bohlinger.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. RECEIVE AND FILE MEETING MINUTES DATED JUNE 10, 2025
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioner Bohlinger/Chairperson
Hassett to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
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BUSINESS SESSION
1.APPOINT A PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON AND VICE
CHAIRPERSON FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
Commission waived presentation of the staff report, which is on file in the Design and
Development Department.
Chairperson Hassett said that, in the interest of continuity of this meeting, the appointed
fiscal year 2025/26 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson would assume their
responsibilities at the opening of the next Commission meeting, and asked for
nominations for each position.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners McCune/Guerrero to
re-appoint Chairperson Hassett to serve as Chairperson for fiscal year 2025/26. Motion
passed unanimously.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Chairperson Hassett/Commissioner
Bohlinger to re-appoint Commissioner Guerrero to serve as Vice Chairperson for fiscal
year 2025/26. Motion passed unanimously.
2. APPROVE CANCELLATION OF REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS
OF NOVEMBER 11, NOVEMBER 25, AND DECEMBER 23, 2025
Commission waived presentation of the staff report, which is on file in the Design and
Development Department.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Guerrero/Hernandez
to approve the cancellation of the regular Commission meetings of November 11,
November 25, and December 23, 2025. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
STUDY SESSION – None.
STAFF ITEMS
1.UPDATE ON CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT LEGISLATION –
ASSEMBLY BILL 130 (STATS. 2025, CH. 22, COMMITTEE ON BUDGET) AND
SENATE BILL 131 (STATS. 2025, CH. 24, COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND FISCAL
REVIEW)
Senior Planner Nespor presented an overview of recently enacted Assembly Bill 130 and
Senate Bill 131 by the state legislature, which went into effect June 30, 2025, and provide
additional California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) statutory exemptions to
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streamline the approval process of housing and infrastructure development for applicable
projects in an effort to address California’s housing crisis.
The Commission discussed this legislation is not expected to have major impacts on the
City’s approval process of housing development; there being no projects within the city,
either in process or coming before the Commission for consideration, that would qualify
for these newly enacted exemptions; the exemptions eliminate the need for environmental
assessment to be conducted for qualifying projects; and other miscellaneous non-CEQA
related regulations incorporated in these bills, including restrictions on homeowner
associations’ (HOA) imposed fines being capped at the lesser of either $100 per violation
or the existing HOAs’ fines schedule, and provisions related to HOA allowances and fees
associated with projects for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.
2. VERBAL QUARTERLY PROJECT UPDATE
Interim Design and Development Director Flores provided a brief overview of:
(1) upcoming projects, including PGA West in-fill lots and the Club at Coral Mountain Golf
Course; (2) recently approved projects including the Dental Office/Campus on Caleo Bay
and the Highway 111/Adams Street Drive Through; (3) projects under construction
including the Rancho La Quinta Fitness Center, Griffin Ranch Interior Lots, Oasis
residential community, and Jefferson Street Apartments; (4) recently opened projects
including Chick-fil-A, Daiso, and The Golf Bar; and (5) long-range projects, including the
Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan, Village Build-Out Plan Area Parking Study, and
Sphere of Influence studies.
Commission discussion followed regarding potential tenants for the Highway 111/Adams
Street Drive-Through project; the scope of work for the Fritz Burns Park renovation
project; and the Village Build-Out Plan Area Parking Study, which is expected to provide
recommendations for additional parking options in the Village based on anticipated
demand, and related development standards.
3. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES PLANNING COMMISSIONERS ACADEMY
(Academy) – MARCH 11-13, 2026
Interim Design and Development Director Flores said the 2026 Academy will be held in
Anaheim, California; up to three members of the Commission may elect to attend, and
they will be accompanied by staff.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
Chairperson Hassett and Commissioner Bohlinger said that they will be attending the
Planning Commissioner Workshop on September 4, 2026, in Eastvale, California.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Chairperson
Hassett/Commissioner Bohlinger to adjourn this meeting at 5:44 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
TANIA FLORES, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California