WRITTEN
PUBLIC
COMMENTS
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
DECEMBER 3, 2024
1 From: Philip Bettencourt <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 9:06 AM
To: City Clerk Mail
Cc: 'Hamby, JB'; Jon McMillen; 'Carrillo, Susie'; [email protected]; Sherry Barkas; Laurie McGinley
Subject: Coachella Valley Power Agency (Proposed): Study Session Review.
Colleagues (city council members and staff), I am writing concerning the proposed Coachella Valley Power Agency Joint Powers Agreement on today’s city council agenda As you will recall, I have served as an at-large cities Commissioner on the Coachella Valley Energy Commission (CVEC). During my term I have visited each of the member cities as well as the Santa Rosa Community Council and the Bermuda Dunes Community Council to talk about the important work of the CVEC. I have also attended the meetings of the IID Energy Consumers Advisory Committee,( recently abolished by IID Directors) and the Desert Valley Builders Association (DVBA).
From my experience, I support the concept of the Joint Powers Agreement as a logical next step in creating a successor agency for electrical power management in the Coachella Valley.
That having been said, I certainly defer to the good judgement of elected officials of the creation agencies as to how best to proceed. The at-large members in the current CVEC are not provided for in the prosed Join Powers Agreement although there are arrangements for creation special ad hoc committees.
Also, I note that the agreement in today’s city council agenda package is dated November 14, 2024, and appears to be the same agreement already presented to the CVEC from the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and continued for further staff review and refinement.
Before proceeding to next steps, I believe you would be well served to have any refined draft from the CVAG staff as well as the analysis of your own city attorney.
Thank you – and holiday best wishes to all.
Philip F. & Meredith Bettencourt
Real Estate Development Planning | Stewardship
78-365 Highway 111, No 432
La Quinta, CA 92253
949-874-4443 | Tewlephone or text at will
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - DECEMBER 3, 2024 - WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM PHILIP & MEREDITH BETTENCOURT STUDY SESSION ITEM NO. 1 - COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROPOSED COACHELLA VALLEY POWER AGENCY JPA 1 From: Brandon Marley <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 9:45 AM
To: City Clerk Mail
Subject: Flora Support Letter
Attachments: GCVCC Community Support Flora La Quinta.pdf Good morning, I sent this over when it was at planning but wasn’t sure if it got to council. Please let me know if you need anything else.
Brandon Marley
President/CEO
760-347-0676
[email protected]
www.GCVCC.org
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - DECEMBER 3, 2024 - WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM GREATER COACHELLA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT/CEO BRANDON MARLEY - PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NO. 1 - LETTER IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT 10/3/24
Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce
45149 Smurr Street
Indio, CA 92201
La Quinta City Council
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
Dear Members of the La Quinta City Council,
I am writing to voice my support for the proposed Flora multifamily residential project. As a representative of the business community and someone deeply invested in the future of La Quinta, I believe this mixed used development represents a forward-thinking approach to addressing our community's housing needs.
The Flora project is not just another residential development; it is a solution to the increasing demand for accessible and modern housing that caters to a broad spectrum of residents, including young professionals, families, retirees and more importantly our employees. By providing a range of housing options, Flora will help retain and attract talent to our area, which in turn supports the local economy and enriches the social fabric of our community.
I believe that approving this project will signal the city’s commitment to smart growth, ensuring that La Quinta remains a desirable place to live and work. As a business owner, I am excited about the opportunities this development will bring to Jefferson Square, including increased foot traffic and much needed energy.
I strongly urge the City Council to support the Flora project and help pave the way for a prosperous future for La Quinta.
Thank you,
Brandon Marley
President/CEO
Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce