HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 1B - LJ Cella emailFrom:LJ Cella
To:Planning
Subject:Item 1B - 6/26 agenda
Date:Monday, June 24, 2024 8:33:47 AM
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Dear Commissioners:
I submit this in opposition to the staff report recommending a closure of the portion of Museum Way under
consideration. The original proponents of Measure J, which yielded the mixed use center we see today, fought hard
to have Museum Way (then referred to as Main Street). In fact, one of the strong proponents of a vehicular and
visual cut through from Palm Canyon Drive, was none other than Harold Matzner who was then on the board of the
museum. The irony is not lost on some of us that Mr. Matzner, the shadow leader of PS Resorts, is now leading the
politically motivated move to close this needed street. The staff report curiously attempts to make the case that the
Museum Way “ is not identified on the circulation element of the city’s 2007 General Plan”. It IS identified on the
subsequently agreed to 2016 Specific Plan, but this seems to be conveniently overlooked.
Politics continues to trump due process and procedure. I urge a no vote on the staff recommendation.
Thank you,
LJ CELLA