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HomeMy WebLinkAbout26B Drive Through Restaurants Public CommentsFrom:desertlindsey@gmail.com To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:City Council Agenda for May 13, 2021, Action Calendar Item #26 Date:Friday, May 7, 2021 2:28:40 PM Subject: City Council Agenda for May 13, 2021, Action Calendar Item #: 26.REQUEST FOR DIRECTION REGARDING DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANTS IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT Dear Honorable Council Members, Regarding the above referenced Agenda Item, I would like to share some new ideas andcomments for your consideration. I have previously commented on my opposition of the general idea of allowing drive-through restaurants along Highway 111. In the published Staff Report for this agenda I waspleased to read that Staff is recommending continued prohibition of drive-through uses inthe City’s “Downtown District”, the District Commercial Center (PC2), and the ResortCommercial Centers (PC4) Zoning Districts. I am in full agreement with Staff’s discussions and explanations for this recommendedposition. However, in addition to those locations, I would like to suggest for your consideration theprohibition of any drive-through uses in a few other locations that are listed in the RegionalCommercial Centers (PC3) Zoning District. These locations are: • Town Center Plaza shopping center (Trader Joes) at the southeast corner of Fred WaringDrive and Town Center Way. • Palms to Pines West shopping center (McDonalds and Smart & Final) at the southeastcorner of Highway 111 and El Paseo. • Plaza Way shopping center (Staples) at the southeast corner of Highway 111 and PlazaWay. • 111 Town Center shopping center (Whole Foods) at the southwest corner of Fred WaringDrive and Town Center Way. The primary reason I recommend prohibition of drive-through uses at these locations ismostly due to the parking lot situations and current street traffic. These particular parkinglots are not at all conducive for adding drive-through uses, as they currently barely functionproperly for the uses that are existing there now. These locations could be excluded and yet remain in the PC3 zone. I am also inagreement with Staff that the existing FCOD should continue to allow drive-through uses. In addition, the following locations could offer some potential for drive-through uses. • The Desert Crossings shopping center (Target) • Westfield Mall. • Waring Plaza shopping center (Outback, PGA Superstore) • Walmart Neighborhood Market shopping center Staff has correctly recommended “continuing to use the Conditional Use Permit (CUP)process to evaluate drive-through restaurant proposals for adherence to the City’s goalsand objective related to operations, screening, and design. Drive-through restaurantsshould continue to require a CUP that must be approved by the City’s Architectural ReviewCommission (ARC) and the Planning Commission for design, land use compatibly, parking, and location.” This is a critical process in any consideration of additional drive-throughuses anywhere in the City. The list of various Development Standards and Design Guidelines should be given carefulconsideration, as many of them would be of utmost importance to any new drive-throughdevelopment. The requirement to create outdoor dining areas is an excellent suggestion. Off-site improvements are also a serious consideration, especially as our sewage disposaland storm drainage could be negatively impacted easily. Lighting considerations are alsoimportant to the City and the Valley as a whole. One particular Development Standard listed seems much less than a minimum however. The item: “Drive-through restaurants cannot be located within 200 feet of a residentialzoned property (excluding mixed-use). Certain shopping centers within the PC3 zone arenear residential neighborhoods. Creating a 200-foot buffer would help alleviate anypotential impacts such as noise from the ordering board/speakers, lighting, idling of cars,and trash.” This would indicate that 200 feet could serve as a buffer, in all reality, 200 feetrepresents barely enough distance to be across the street from nearby residential uses. This “buffer” should be considered carefully if any less than 500-1,000 feet is suggested.The trash alone would pose an enormous problem with added clean up required in nearbyresidential neighborhoods, as well as the ever-present environmental problem with crows inthe trash. Loitering activity is also a major security consideration near family homes. City Council is offered two recommendations for action regarding drive-through changes. Itwould seem that with this discussion only in the initial consideration stages, that the Staff’srecommendation of “Provide staff direction to research additional items related to drive-through restaurants for further City Council consideration.” would be the prudent action atthis time. Traffic studies, infrastructure research, and environmental considerations shouldall be given more serious attention prior to moving ahead toward Public participation or anychanges in the City’s Zoning Ordinance Agreement. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of the issues that I have attempted to highlight. I will look forward to continuing this process as the City grows and improves. Sincerely, -Lindsey L Harris 43754 Fairhaven Dr, Palm Desert 92260 1 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Ellen Alperstein <ealperstein@2cowherd.net> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 1:02 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Cc:Harnik, Jan Subject:drive-thru restaurants Council members: A couple of months ago, I registered my objections to relaxing the ban on drive-thru restaurants anywhere in Palm Desert except for the I-10 corridor where they are established. That’s the only location a city that cares about the quality of life should permit such noisy, traffic-inducing, effluent-spewing establishments to do business. Many of us moved here expressly to avoid the welcome intrusion such expedient businesses present. I understand the appeal of the revenue the city would realize. Many of us moved here because some things are more important than money. Less traffic/congestion (how can you tolerate the clustersuck that is the intersection of Fred Waring and 111 even now???). Less noise. Less carbon and other harmful constituents of our seriously compromised air quality. We can’t do much about the wind and dust, but we can do something about exacerbating its deleterious effects. None of the “proposed” sites enumerated by “staff” (below) is acceptable except for the one adjacent to the I-10. And please don’t fall for typical developer crap about the pandemic inspiring greater interest in drive-thru establishments. Even if it were a legitimate claim, it’s a transitory one. Restaurants here provide curb service, food delivery services abound. You should be supporting small, unique businesses that give Palm Desert character instead of the generic fast-food joints that cheapen it. Please stop catering to the lowest common denominator of development lust. It’s mercenary, unhealthful, and well beneath the kind of civic leadership we residents deserve. Sincerely, Ellen Alperstein Palm Desert  Desert Crossings, at the southwest corner of Highway 111 and Fred Waring Drive; anchored by Target  Town Center Plaza, at the southeast corner of Fred Waring Drive and Town Center Way; anchored by Trader Joe’s  111 Town Center, on the southwest corner of Fred Waring Drive and Town Center Way; anchored by Whole Foods  Westfield Mall, at 72-840 Highway 111  Waring Plaza, at the northeast corner of Highway 111 and Fred Waring Drive, anchored by PGA Superstore and Outback Steakhouse  Walmart Neighborhood Market shopping center, at the southeast corner of Highway 111 and Fred Waring Drive  Palms to Pines West, at the southeast corner of Highway 111 and El Paseo, which includes Smart & Final and McDonald’s  Plaza Way shopping center, at the southeast corner of Highway 111 and Plaza Way; anchored by Staples  Millennium Project, a vacant parcel adjacent to the I-10 freeway 1 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:gavilan59@aol.com Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 4:13 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments; gargyros@verizon.net Subject:Hwy 111 Drive Thru Discussion Attachments:We sent you safe versions of your files; Restaurant Association Drive-Thru.doc; Lung Association Drive Thru.docx Mimecast Attachment Protection has deemed this file to be safe, but always exercise caution when opening files. Please find two attachments with the first one including a linked article. Also, please schedule Ray Rodriguez and George Argyros to each speak during the appropriate time regarding the Drive Thru direction on Hwy 111 during tomorrow's council meeting. Sincerely, ray LIVING IN PARADISE A Discussion on Intentional, Responsible, Legacy Planning in Palm Desert In Support of Distinctive, Local Businesses The Desert Restaurant Association in conjunction with the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce offers the following analysis in regards to Drive-Thru Restaurants along the Hwy 111 corridor in Palm Desert. 1) Initial discussions and outreach resulted in varying opinions among Residents, Restaurateurs, fellow Business owners and Civic Leaders. 2) Below are Primary reasons identified thus far in favor of amending the 40 year restriction on Drive-Thru restaurant efforts in Palm Desert: A) Customer convenience B) A Sense of Progress or a Community Growing Up C) A Cool or Sizzle factor perceived in bringing contemporary “Hot Concepts”. D) Additional or Enhanced Income for Commercial Property Owners E) A sense of Palm Desert being “left behind”. Full Discussions however often led to a deeper understanding and consensus with why The Desert Restaurant Associations recommends continued support of keeping the Palm Desert Hwy 111 corridor free of Drive-Thru Restaurant Efforts. In stewarding a desirable and unique lifestyle, we favor decades of Palm Desert Leadership working cooperatively and clearly with developers on appropriate locations, while patiently Preserving Space for distinctive future local efforts. 1) A Healthy Lifestyle Checkmates modest convenience. Traffic Ease, including Active Transportation (Walking, Biking, Skating, Golf Cars) are long identified goals to enhance both Resident Lifestyles and the Visitor/Guest experience. Promoting more idling Car experiences along 111 has precisely the opposite effect. 2) Palm Desert currently offers a stunning array of dining options, including Fast Food, Curbside Pick-up and Low Cost Super Market Deli Options. . 3) Palm Desert has and continues to welcome Drive Thru efforts to alternate areas deemed more appropriate than our primary corridor. Example: a major chain denied access to the protected 111 area threatened to “never do business in Palm Desert”, yet has now opted to open in an alternate area of PD. The tail should not wag the dog. 4) Significant Investment in the San Pablo corridor with the stated goal of developing Local Cafes and a Walking/Biking connection between Civic Center and 111/ El Paseo is an effort directly opposed to new Cookie Cutter Fast Food efforts. We must recognize the seasonality of our Restaurant economy and new Drive Thru’s developed within blocks of San Pablo threaten our Community Investment, as well as the efforts of small local operators staking livelihoods on historical support of local efforts in Civic Planning and Development. 5) Existing Fast Food and Easy/Low Cost local efforts have adapted to the goal of keeping an ease to the Palm Desert lifestyle. To change the rules on long time community supporters is a betrayal of some of our finest local residents and supporters, who understood how to keep Palm Desert special. 6) Commitments have been made by The City of Palm Desert to those developing off the protected Hwy 111 corridor in line with decades of guidance. Most recently to the Monterey Crossing Development, but additionally to established developments who proceeded and thrive in line with historical guidance. 7) Finally, even one exception will open the floodgates. We will end up looking and feeling like every other town. There is a reason we live here and a reason our guests love visiting. We must vigilantly maintain our unique community. We ask that our Council continue to maintain the Hwy 111 corridor standard of a Drive Thru free zone, and continue to encourage distinctive and unique dining in Palm Desert. Please also read the Strong Towns article on the subject, link below. https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2020/9/21/no-we-still-dont-need-drive-throughs As well as the attached article on Drive-Thrus from the Lung Association. Sincerely, The Desert Restaurant Association, Initiating Board Members John Sloan Chairman, Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce Ron Hare MD, Backstreet Bistro Eric Morcus, Kaiser Grill Salima Nurani, Grill-A-Burger Ray Rodriguez, Casuelas Cafe, Cork Tree, California Cuisine In conjunction with George Argyros, John’s Restaurant Stuart Davis, City Wok and dozens of Palm Desert stakeholder interviewed Lung Association  Get involved in your community. Local governments make critical decisions that impact your air quality and our climate, from deciding whether to build bike lanes and sidewalks to determining whether a local industrial facility can expand its operations – and possibly its pollution. You don’t have to be an expert to get involved. Reach out to your representatives, share this report and explain why you want them to protect your family’s health from air pollution when making local planning decisions. You can help put a personal face on the importance of clean air in a way that they’ll remember when it comes time to make decisions.  Always avoid exercising near high-traffic areas.   Ground level ozone pollution endangers everyone’s health, but some are at an even higher risk. These group include children, older adults and people who work outside.    Gems from the internet -  For every 10 minutes of idling you cut from your life, you’ll save one pound of carbon dioxide — a harmful greenhouse gas — from being released into the atmosphere.  It makes us healthier: Idling is linked to increases in asthma, allergies, heart and lung disease and cancer. Kids are especially vulnerable because they inhale more air per pound of body weight.  Idling cars generate around 30 million tons of CO2 per year. Just 10 minutes of idling produces one pound of CO2. Children are particularly at risk from this pollution, since they breathe 50% more air per pound of body weight than adults. Fine particles from exhaust can cause lung damage, aggravate asthma and bronchitis, increase heart disease, and lead to cancer and premature death.  The Department of Energy has four primary recommendations for idle reduction, and one is: “Avoid using drive-thru. Shut off your engine, and walk inside.”  Strong Towns –  No doubt there will be strong pressure from chains on city planning departments to approve their new, drive-through-heavy, template designs even in urban environments where they’re not appropriate. Cities should be prepared to resist that pressure. But will they be? Or will they buy into the simplistic notion that the drive-through, thanks to COVID-19, is now the future?  If they do buy into it, it’ll be because of the natural human tendency to overreact to temporary circumstances with far-reaching solutions—typically the first solution that comes to mind, feels good, and is politically or practically feasible in a hurry.  A drive-through is a markedly low-returning land use, in terms of the tax revenue it brings in versus other uses of the same land. It just so happens that the article that first brought Strong Towns to many readers' attention way back in 2012 was a proof of exactly this concept: a brand new Taco John's in Brainerd, Minnesota, when you actually do the math, is significantly less valuable than even a fairly drab, run-down strip of small local storefronts. Total value of the “Old and Blighted” block: $1,104,000. Total value of the “Shiny and New” drive-through Taco John’s block: $618,000.  The reason is simple: the amount of non-place a drive-through restaurant requires is massive, and this drives the value down. It's not just the driving lanes and parking lot; it's things like stormwater buffers that end up being required to make up for all that asphalt.  The drive-through just happens to be the tool that a certain set of corporate chains have already adapted to their needs and business model. It’s one that comes with heavy downsides for cities, so don’t let COVID be the reason your town thinks twice about limiting or banning new ones. You’ll be fine without them.  The most common argument against restricting drive-throughs—other than the simple "Some people like them," which shouldn't hold water against the obvious harm them do to the surrounding environment and your city's finances—concerns people with unique needs that are served by a drive-through arrangement.   Maybe you have a disability and going inside the business is a significant hassle, unsafe, or impossible for you.  Maybe you are high risk for COVID complications for one or more reasons, and so you are really are not comfortable going in, even just to stand in line for take-out.  Maybe you are a parent with a young child, who is spared by the drive-through from the need to unbuckle your kid from a car seat and get them into a stroller all while averting any meltdowns. What I would say here is don't fall into the trap—or let your local leaders and advocates fall into the trap—of conflating "Solving Problem X is necessary" with "Solution Y is one way to solve Problem X, and therefore Solution Y is necessary."  There are a lot of ways to meet these needs, when we start to get creative. Establishments are doing creative things with take-out windows, or similar makeshift solutions such as putting a table at your restaurant or coffee shop’s front door and letting it serve as the take-out station. Curbside pickup is now common at many stores, so that you can wait for your order in a nearby parking space without leaving your vehicle (or unbuckling that car seat).    There are few things that can more quickly sap a street's appeal as a walkable commercial destination than a drive-through or two.    1 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Brianna Avila <brianna12410@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 3:19 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Brianna, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert,  it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and  greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Brianna      Sent from my iPhone    2 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:samuel gonzalez <sgl.2002@hotmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 3:18 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Samuel and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it  will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener  vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   ___________      Sent from my iPhone    3 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Stars And Saturn <annaabrille@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 3:06 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Anna, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it  will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener  vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Annasophia      Sent from my iPhone    4 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Anika Shandel <anika.shandel@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:57 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Anika Shandel and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Anika       Sent from my iPhone    5 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Jennifer Espinoza <jennale902@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:56 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Jennifer Espinoza , and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits  Palm Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability  options and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive  thrus'.     Sincerely,   Jennifer Espinoza       Sent from my iPhone    6 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Laura Ramirez <lauraramirez13150@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:55 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Laura Ramirez  and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Laura      Sent from my iPhone    7 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Kanika Shandel <kanika.shandel@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:49 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Kanika Shandel and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Kanika Shandel      Sent from my iPhone    8 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Isis Mejia <isisjm09@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:47 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is _Isis Mejia_, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   _IsisJMejia_      Sent from my iPhone    9 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Tanya Padilla <padillatanya08@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:43 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Tanya Padilla, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Tanya Padillla    10 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Julian Vargas <jvargas760@berkeley.edu> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:40 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern, My name is Julian Vargas, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener vehicles mean fewer emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity to drive thrus'. Sincerely, Julian Vargas 11 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Daisy Gonzalez <daisygp1115@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:38 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Daisy, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it  will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener  vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Daisy         12 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:John Felix <tatanfelix@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:37 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Jonathan Felix, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Jonathan Felix       Sent from my iPhone    13 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Marielle Lazaro <myarlazaro@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:37 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Marielle, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert,  it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and  greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Marielle Lazaro    ___________      Sent from my iPhone    14 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:july kaiah <julykaiah@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:35 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is July Kaiah Jiménez, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits  Palm Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability  options and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive  thrus'.     Sincerely,   July Kaiah Julianna Jiménez     15 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Mckenzie Echeagaray <daisy.rosy.80@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:28 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Daisy, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it  will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener  vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Daisy E.      Sent from my iPhone    16 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Julieta Villalobos <julietavillalobos10@yahoo.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:27 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Julieta Villalobos, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Julieta Villalobos    17 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:marianomora711@gmail.com Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:21 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Mariano Mora, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   ___________      Sent from my iPhone    18 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Sati Adan <satiadan2410@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:19 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Sati Adan and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert,  it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and  greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   ___________  Sati Adan    Sent from my iPhone    19 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Evelyn Beltran <evexbeltran@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:17 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Evelyn Beltran, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Evelyn Beltran        20 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Michelle Martin <michellemartin842@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:15 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Michelle Martin, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Michelle Martin       Sent from my iPhone    21 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:dianazetinac26@gmail.com Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:15 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Diana Zetina, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Diana Zetina      22 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Nathan Carlin <nathan.27.carlin@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:15 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern, My name is Nathan Carlin, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'. Sincerely, Nathan Carlin 23 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:J Productions <jduran0901@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:15 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,  My name is Jennifer, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert,  it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and  greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Jennifer Duran.    24 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Star Chavero <starburst1126@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:12 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Star Chavero, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   ___________      Sent from my iPhone    25 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:James Calderon <james.calderon662@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:12 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Lorenzo Calderon, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits  Palm Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability  options and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive  thrus'.     Sincerely,   Lorenzo Calderon       Sent from my iPhone    26 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Melanie Castellanos <melcaste41@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:10 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Melanie Castellanos, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits  Palm Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability  options and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive  thrus'.     Sincerely,   Melanie Castellanos      Sent from my iPhone    27 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Gilberto Reyes <gilbertreyess1234@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:09 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern, My name is Gilberto, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'. Sincerely, Gilberto 28 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Dayanara Franco <dayanaraaf@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:09 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Dayanara , and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,            Dayanara      Sent from my iPhone    29 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Itzel Arredondo <itzella02@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:08 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Itzel , and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it  will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener  vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Itzel Arredondo        Sent from my iPhone    30 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Annie Ramirez <annie_ramirez@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:06 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Analenne Ramirez , and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits  Palm Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability  options and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive  thrus'.     Sincerely,   Analenne Ramirez       Sent from my iPhone    31 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Keylen Valdivia <lenatzyri@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:05 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Keylen Valdivia, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Keylen Valdivia      Sent from my iPhone    32 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Michael Martinez <michaelxx10@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:04 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Michael Martínez, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits  Palm Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability  options and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive  thrus'.     Sincerely,   Michael M      Sent from my iPhone    33 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:pusheen squishy <abrahammo941@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:03 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Abraham Munoz, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Abraham      Sent from my iPhone    34 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Yissell <ybarcenas65@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:03 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Yissell Barcenas, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   ___________      Sent from my iPhone    35 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Jasmin Molina <jasminmolina08@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:01 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Jasmin molina  and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   _____jSmin molina ______      Sent from my iPhone    36 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Johnny 🍒⚡ <jonathanafranco7@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:01 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Jonathan Franco , and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits  Palm Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability  options and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive  thrus'.     Sincerely,   Jonathan Franco       Sent from my iPhone    37 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Fatima Alvarez <falvarez222005@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 1:59 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Fatima Alvarez, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thru’s.     Sincerely,   Fatima Alvarez     38 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:valeria vega <valvega04@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 1:58 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is __valeria vega___, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits  Palm Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability  options and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive  thrus'.     Sincerely,   Valeria vega __      Sent from my iPhone    39 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:vale & yuli vlogs <valeria.marquez1221@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 1:56 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Valeria Marquez, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Valeria J. Marquez         40 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Emilio Madrigal <emimadrigal27@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 1:55 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Emilio Madrigal, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Emilio Madrigal       Sent from my iPhone    41 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Faith Lopez <faithluvsjesus1@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 1:53 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Faith Lopez, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Faith Lopez       Sent from my iPhone    42 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:monse leal <maxineleal6@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 1:52 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Maxine Monserath, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits  Palm Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability  options and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive  thrus'.      Sincerely,  Maxine Monserath     43 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:arianna alverdin <arianna.1013.al@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 1:50 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Arianna Alverdin, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Arianna Alverdin       Sent from my iPhone    44 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Nathan Herrp <nherrp@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 1:50 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Nathan Hernandez, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits  Palm Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability  options and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive  thrus'.     Sincerely,   Nathan Hernandez      Sent from my iPhone    45 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Sara Ratsongdao <sarar2047@hotmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 1:48 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,     My name is Sroimukda Ratsongdao, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16  benefits Palm Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New  sustainability options and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the  opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Sroimukda Ratsongdao         46 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:acostaisau@gmail.com Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 1:47 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is _Isau Acosta____, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits  Palm Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability  options and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive  thrus'.     Sincerely,   _Isau Acosta__________      Sent from my iPhone    47 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:yoo.xmy25@gmail.com Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 1:44 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Amy Ramirez , and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,  Amy Ramirez    48 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Nataly De Loera <natalydeloeraa@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 1:42 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Nataly De Loera, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Nataly De Loera    49 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Sophia Gonzales <sophiayesenia@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 1:40 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is ___Sophia Gonzales__, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits  Palm Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability  options and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive  thrus'.     Sincerely,   _____Sophia Gonzales______      Sent from my iPhone    50 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:luz Q <lulyq2002@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 1:40 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Luz Quintanilla and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Luz Quintanilla      Sent from my iPhone    1 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Samantha Ramirez <samantharamirezzz@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 3:23 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Samantha Ramirez and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits  Palm Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability  options and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive  thrus'.     Sincerely,   Samantha Ramirez      Sent from my iPhone    1 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Betzaida Esparza Cedeno <bezty2005ce@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 3:34 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is BETZAIDA , and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Betzaida       Sent from my iPhone    2 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Estefani Rodriguez <estefani890@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 3:29 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Estefani, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert,  it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and  greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Estefani Rodriguez       Sent from my iPhone    1 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Cecilia Garcia <garciacecilia784@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 4:00 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Cecilia Garcia, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Cecilia Garcia    2 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Ayzia Brown <ayziabrown07@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 3:57 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern, My name is Ayzia Brown, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'. Sincerely, Ayzia Brown 3 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Cecilia <1315047084@psusd.us> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 3:35 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern, My name is Cecilia, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'. Sincerely, Cecilia Gonzalez. 1 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Joanna Gomez <joannagomezz01@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 4:11 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Joanna, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it  will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener  vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Joanna Gomez      Sent from my iPhone    1 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Oscar Almazan <oscaralmazan32@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, May 13, 2021 8:02 AM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Oscar, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it  will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener  vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Oscar        2 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Karla Lewis <karlalewis1373@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, May 13, 2021 7:59 AM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Drive-thru restaurants I would like to state that I am opposed to drive-thru restaurants in Palm Desert unless they are located right off the I-10 highway. I do not believe drive-thru restaurants belong in a city where a priority has been to look at environmental impact and quality of life. As our city's vision looks to providing a healthy and welcoming environment, where walking and bike riding is encouraged, the thought of idling vehicles in nearby shopping areas does not make sense. I do believe it will impact nearby stores and sit-in restaurants with pollution and noise. Please reconsider this proposal and only allow drive-thru restaurants near the highway. Let us all be stewards of our city and keep Palm Desert as pristine as possible. Thank you. Karla Lewis 74232 Zircon Cir. W. Palm Desert, CA 92260 3 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Brianna Diaz <trs_sws@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday, May 13, 2021 12:48 AM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Brianna, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert,  it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and  greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Brianna Diaz      Sent from my iPhone    4 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Ann Hart <annhart1@mac.com> Sent:Thursday, May 13, 2021 7:47 AM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Drive-Thru Opportunity Good Morning, Council Members, The Desert Sun reports good news for me today: I am an active wheelchair user and a Senior who resides independently in Palm Desert. Please vote to amend the Zoning ordinances to allow for drive-thru food pick-up. My life—and that of many others, I imagine— would be much easier and more fun (!) with options the drive-throughs would open up. Thank you for your consideration and your hard work. Ann Hart 73700 Grapevine Street, Unit 6 Palm Desert 92260 518-512-3267 5 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:JanL Sims <janszents@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, May 13, 2021 7:31 AM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:#26 Allowing for more drive up businesses in Palm Desert. As I am unable to attend this meeting, I would appreciate if you would read my comments aloud in your meeting today. I have attached a link to an article with facts about the environmental impact of drive-thru businesses. Some areas in California have already banned these Drive-thru businesses. Whether you agree or not with climate change facts. Drive through businesses cause excessive idling cars to produce excess emissions. This is not something I want or expect a modern town like Palm Desert to even consider. I know a lot of people move to the desert to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine that we are blessed with. I have heard from a few people that have complained it's too hot here to get out of your car. If you're unhappy about not being able to drive through I would highly recommend food delivery services. If you can afford idling your car and wasting that much gas it would be much cheaper to call Doordash or Uber eats etc.. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/10/fast-food-cities-ban-drive-throughs-restaurants-climate-change-air- pollution/ Thank you for your attention and consideration to my concerns. Jan Sims A 2 year Palm Desert Resident 6 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:BobandKrissy Oconnor <bobandkrissy@hotmail.com> Sent:Thursday, May 13, 2021 7:22 AM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Please Don't Allow Drive Thru Fast Food Dear Council,    Palm Desert is an oasis with a unique and classy culture in this valley.  Please do not overturn the ordinance  banning drive thru fast food places.  I will increase pollution and drive business away from our local specialty  restaurant owners.  It will crowd parking lots and entrances and exits with idling cars.  Our culture and motto  is slowing the pace and enjoying the beautiful place we call home.  Drive ‐thru fast food does not fit our  culture, which many of us would like too retain as the valley's population grows.      Please consider.  We don't need this to prosper.  Let those people driving through stop somewhere else.  We  have more to offer to those driving through who want to stop and have a bite and meet the beautiful people  serving them at a local place and take a short time with their loved ones to take in the mountain view after a  hike or before they go to a show or hit the road to go home.    Thank you.      Bob and Krissy O'Connor  370 Gold Canyon Dr  Palm Desert, CA  92211  7 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:mark vollendorf <outlook_009C3EB363B11B32@outlook.com> Sent:Thursday, May 13, 2021 6:17 AM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:re fast food drive in changes Just bought property in Palm desert in February, and are in support of common sense changes to drive ‐in  zoning.  We  believe it is important to be flexible with all the changes occurring in the overall retail markets.  However, it is also  important for proper planning to avoid the In‐Out Burger restaurant situation on hwy 111, Laquinta, where they have  taken over the street to accommodate the drive in next to Aldi’s.    Mark & Kris Vollendorf    Sent from Mail for Windows 10    8 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Jeanelle Lopez <jeanelle.lopez04@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday, May 13, 2021 1:02 AM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is  Jeanelle , and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert,  it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and  greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Jeanelle Lopez Ruiz     Sent from my iPhone    9 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:jackie martinez <jackiex760@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday, May 13, 2021 1:02 AM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Jackie Martinez, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   ___________      Sent from my iPhone    10 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Victoria gonzalez <victoriaislit@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, May 13, 2021 12:45 AM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Victoria Gonzalez, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits  Palm Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability  options and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive  thrus'.     Sincerely,   Victoria gonzalez       Sent from my iPhone    11 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Fefe Avila <fefeavila@yahoo.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 11:45 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Sofia, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it  will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener  vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Sofia      Sent from my iPhone    12 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Alondra Aranda <alondraa0904@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 11:35 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Alondra Aranda, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Alondra Aranda    13 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:JAYSON M <jayfoustino@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 10:18 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is _____, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it  will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener  vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   ___________      Sent from my iPhone    14 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:U B <ubaldoboido@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 9:59 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Public Comment on Agenda Palm Desert City Council Members,    I am commenting on agenda item 26 the Drive‐Thru ordinance should be lifted from the city of Palm Desert as it imposes  on people with disabilities and elderly communities. This ordinance discriminates and prevents folks from accessing  businesses. I feel strongly that this ordinance also hurts local economy, preventing new businesses from coming to Palm  Desert and sending the constituents to other cities in the Coachella Valley to spend money.     I would also like to comment on Agenda item 28. Although I support the zoning and districting of an overlay district in  the San Pablo and University Park areas, I feel strongly that Palm Desert should add the creation of voting districts to this  special election. The city has ignored the pleas of the citizens for too long. To serve the unheard and marginalized voices  of the city, Palm Desert needs to create voting districts and offer the citizens the chance to elect people that look like  them and hold their same values.     Ubaldo     15 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Sonia Urbina <sonia.urbina04@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 9:58 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is _Sonia Urbina____, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits  Palm Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability  options and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive  thrus'.     Sincerely,   ____Sonia Urbina_______      Sent from my iPhone    16 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Jazmin Villasenor <jazminponce1211@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 9:58 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Jazmin, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it  will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener  vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   ___________      Sent from my iPhone    17 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:jonathandiazzz624@gmail.com Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 9:08 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Jonathan Diaz, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Jonathan      Sent from my iPhone    18 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Delvis Herrera <drizzyh@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 8:45 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,     My name is Delvis Jiménez, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Delvis Jiménez    19 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Alexis Agbayani <alexisagbayani@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 8:40 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Alexis Agbayani, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Alexis Agbayani    20 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Jonathan Gonzalez <gonzalezjonathan780@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 8:17 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern, My name is Jonathan Cruz , and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'. Sincerely, ___________ 21 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:carrie crane <carrie.crane14523@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 8:09 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Carrie, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it  will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener  vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,  Carrie       Sent from my iPhone    22 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Efraen Martinez <efraen@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 7:21 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Efraen, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it  will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener  vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Efraen      Sent from my iPhone    23 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Kimberly Rodriguez <kimber.slice1227@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 6:50 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Kimberly , and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Kimberly       Sent from my iPhone    24 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Alex Rodriguez <arodmessi10@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 6:48 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Alex Rodriguez, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Alex Rodriguez       Sent from my iPhone    25 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Bam Bamm <aduque2005@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 6:43 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Alexa Duque, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     sincerely,  Alexa Duque    26 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Celine Porras <chillymp@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 6:21 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,     My name is Celine Porras, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Celine Porras    27 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Leslie Esparza <leslieesparza275@yahoo.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 6:10 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Leslie Esparza Diaz , and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits  Palm Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability  options and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive  thrus'.     Sincerely,   Leslie Esparza Diaz           28 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Yael Reyes <yaelreyes805@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 6:00 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Yael Reyes Perez, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Yael Reyes Perez         29 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:sunflowerjess11@gmail.com Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 5:52 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Jessica Longoria, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Jessica Longoria    30 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Joseph Isaac <joseph.isaac42@yahoo.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 5:51 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Joseph Robinson, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Joseph Robinson       Sent from my iPhone    31 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Lola Chauncey <lolitaaaliyah06@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 5:39 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Aaliyah, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert,  it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and  greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Aaliyah Chauncey       Sent from my iPhone    32 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Anahi Alyssa Chauncey <anahialyssa07@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 5:38 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is ___Alyssa__, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   ___Alyssa________      Sent from my iPhone    33 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Pablo Aispuro <pabloaispuro25@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 5:37 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Pablo, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it  will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener  vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Pablo Aispuro       Sent from my iPhone    34 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Anahi Alyssa Chauncey <anahialyssa07@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 5:36 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is __Alyssa___, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   ______Alyssa_____      Sent from my iPhone    35 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Justin Vazquez <justinvazquez2002@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 5:26 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Justin, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it  will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener  vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Justin Vazquez    36 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Maria Henriquez <mariahenriquez1011@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 5:15 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Maria, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it  will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener  vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Maria Henriquez    37 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Ashley Gomez <ashleymee760@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 5:12 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Ashley, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it  will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener  vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Ashley       Sent from my iPhone    38 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Brianna Sandoval <bsandoval520@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 4:57 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Brianna Sandoval, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits  Palm Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability  options and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive  thrus'.     Sincerely,   Brianna Sandoval      Sent from my iPhone    39 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Emily Zuniga <emily.z37@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 4:52 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Emily Zuniga, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Emily     40 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Emily Munoz <e_munoz760395@icloud.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 4:47 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Emily Munoz, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Emily Munoz       Sent from my iPhone    41 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Bianca Cisneros <bcisneros1221@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 4:35 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Bianca Cisneros and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Bianca Cisneros     42 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:wyatt andrew hansen <wyatt.andrew.hansen@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 4:31 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Wyatt Hansen and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Wyatt Hansen      Sent from my iPhone    43 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Emily Sosa <emily.323.es@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 12, 2021 4:26 PM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Emily, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it  will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener  vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Emily Sosa    1 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Andrea Solis <andreas573@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday, May 13, 2021 8:52 AM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Andrea, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it  will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener  vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   ___________      Sent from my iPhone    2 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Xitlaly Rodriguez <lalyblue18@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday, May 13, 2021 8:40 AM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Xitlaly, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it  will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener  vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Xitlaly Rodriguez      1 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Sedona Cruz <sedonacruz@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, May 13, 2021 9:05 AM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Sedona, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert,  it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and  greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Sedona Cruz    1 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Barryaspencer <barryaspencer@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, May 13, 2021 9:50 AM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Drive-thrus Hello!    I would love to see drive‐thrus popping up in Palm Desert. I spend a lot of time in my car during the heat of the day. I try  to avoid being in your city during lunchtime due to your lack of vehicle access to fast foods. Quite frankly, being an older,  heat‐sensitive guy (why oh why do I live in the desert?), I prefer to remain in my air conditioned car in a drive‐thru  versus parking in the blazing sun, walking in the heat, standing in line, then returning to a sweltering car. I know…First  World problems. Financially, PD will benefit from the tons of money I’ll now spend, rather than considering Palm Desert  a city that I simply must “drive through”!      Thanks,  Barry Spencer     Sent from my iPhone    2 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Ellen Kane <Ellen@desertcornerstoneins.com> Sent:Thursday, May 13, 2021 9:42 AM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Drive Thru Ban Honorable Mayor Kelly, Mayor Pro Tem Harnik & Council Members,    As you deliberate lifting the ban on drive‐thru restaurants, please consider that there is a sector of the our population  who would appreciate and benefit from the convenience of getting food at a drive thru restaurant….from young  families with kids, college student with budgets and healthy appetites, workers on the go, people who have limited  resources and/or limited time to do inside dining, etc.    A quick poll our “Nextdoor” online group regarding how they felt about drive thru restaurants quickly received eighty  replies both for and against with varying reasons.   You may be able to access the comments by googling “Nextdoor  South of Haystack”    The staff report did a very good job of addressing potential location solutions and zoning  so the aesthetics of Hwy 111  can be maintained which is a desire of many.      Thank you for all that you do.  I look forward to the discussion at tonight’s meeting.    Regards,  Ellen Kane   73015 Skyward Way  Palm Desert, CA  760 413 5173      Ellen Kane  760.413.5173 Cell  760.347.7723  Office X 1008  760.347.7725 Fax  ellen@desertcornerstoneins.com    81‐713 Highway 111, Suite E  Indio, California 92201  www.desertcornerstoneins.com  CA Lic. 0F15709    1 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Roselyn Fernandez <roselynfernandez@xcphs.org> Sent:Thursday, May 13, 2021 10:35 AM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Roselyn___, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   ___________  Roselyn     Sent from my iPhone    2 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:LUPE CHAUNCEY <chaunceylupepschiro@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, May 13, 2021 10:15 AM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern, My name is _lupe chauncey____, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'. Sincerely, ____mrs. Chauncey _______ 1 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Karluchis <karlajg1d@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, May 13, 2021 11:09 AM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Karla Garcia, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   ___________      Sent from my iPhone    2 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Ellen Alperstein <ealperstein@2cowherd.net> Sent:Thursday, May 13, 2021 11:06 AM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Fw: drive-thru restaurants Council, My bad. There’s an error in the first sentence of the second paragraph. Should read: unwelcome intrusion ... Mea culpa, EA From: Ellen Alperstein Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 1:02 PM To: CouncilMeetingComments@cityofpalmdesert.org Cc: jharnik@cityofpalmdesert.org Subject: drive-thru restaurants    Council members: A couple of months ago, I registered my objections to relaxing the ban on drive-thru restaurants anywhere in Palm Desert except for the I-10 corridor where they are established. That’s the only location a city that cares about the quality of life should permit such noisy, traffic-inducing, effluent-spewing establishments to do business. Many of us moved here expressly to avoid the welcome intrusion such expedient businesses present. I understand the appeal of the revenue the city would realize. Many of us moved here because some things are more important than money. Less traffic/congestion (how can you tolerate the clustersuck that is the intersection of Fred Waring and 111 even now???). Less noise. Less carbon and other harmful constituents of our seriously compromised air quality. We can’t do much about the wind and dust, but we can do something about exacerbating its deleterious effects. None of the “proposed” sites enumerated by “staff” (below) is acceptable except for the one adjacent to the I-10. And please don’t fall for typical developer crap about the pandemic inspiring greater interest in drive-thru establishments. Even if it were a legitimate claim, it’s a transitory one. Restaurants here provide curb service, food delivery services abound. You should be supporting small, unique businesses that give Palm Desert character instead of the generic fast-food joints that cheapen it. Please stop catering to the lowest common denominator of development lust. It’s mercenary, unhealthful, and well beneath the kind of civic leadership we residents deserve. Sincerely, Ellen Alperstein Palm Desert  Desert Crossings, at the southwest corner of Highway 111 and Fred Waring Drive; anchored by Target  Town Center Plaza, at the southeast corner of Fred Waring Drive and Town Center Way; anchored by Trader Joe’s  111 Town Center, on the southwest corner of Fred Waring Drive and Town Center Way; anchored by Whole Foods  Westfield Mall, at 72-840 Highway 111 3  Waring Plaza, at the northeast corner of Highway 111 and Fred Waring Drive, anchored by PGA Superstore and Outback Steakhouse  Walmart Neighborhood Market shopping center, at the southeast corner of Highway 111 and Fred Waring Drive  Palms to Pines West, at the southeast corner of Highway 111 and El Paseo, which includes Smart & Final and McDonald’s  Plaza Way shopping center, at the southeast corner of Highway 111 and Plaza Way; anchored by Staples  Millennium Project, a vacant parcel adjacent to the I-10 freeway 4 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Evelyn Lopez <lopezevelyn654@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, May 13, 2021 11:03 AM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Evelyn Lopez , and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Evelyn Lopez       Sent from my iPhone    1 Ruiz-Serrano, Sandra From:Natalie Andrade <natandrade0407@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, May 13, 2021 11:41 AM To:CouncilMeeting Comments Subject:Revising Zoning Ordinance To whom this may concern,   My name is Natalie Andrade, and I am a resident of the Coachella Valley. Revising Zoning Ordinance 25.16 benefits Palm  Desert, it will bring new jobs with livable wages and refresh commerce at Palms and Pines. New sustainability options  and greener vehicles mean less emissions. Great community partners are waiting for the opportunity for drive thrus'.     Sincerely,   Natalie Andrade      Sent from my iPhone