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HomeMy WebLinkAbout333120 LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 4080 Lemon Street, 12th Floor Riverside, California 92501 RED'; ,[S" FEB ] 0 1979 February 8, 1978 TO: City Managers and City Councils Cities of Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Indio, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, and Rancho Mirage RE: Spheres of Influence Gentlemen: Attached is a copy of a report to the Local Agency Formation Commission on the spheres of influence for desert cities. This subject will be discussed by the Commission at a public hearing beginning at 9:00 A.M. , on February 15, 1978, on the 14th floor of the Riverside County Administrative Center. You will note that the attached copy of the report does not include all attachments listed in the report. We found that to reproduce all maps and materials received from the cities was prohibited by cost. However, we do have the complete report available in the Administrative Office in the County Administrative Center, and you are welcome to review that at your convenience if you desire. You will find that the consolidated map of the LAFC staff recom- mendations to the Commission on sphere boundaries is included_ in the attached report. Should you have any questions on this matter, please do not hesitate to call me. Sincerely, (' j Waynrren Assistant Executive Officer s t • f REPORT TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION ON SPHERES OF INFLUENCE FOR DESERT CITIES CONTENTS PAGE NO. LIST OF TABS 1 1 I BAC_.GROUND II PROPOSALS BY CITIES 1 I II LAW GOVERNING SPHERES OF INFLUENCE z IV CITIES NOT REQUESTING CHANGES TO SPHERES 4 V CITIES REQUESTING CHANGES 4 VI DISCUSSION OF ALTERATION TO SPHERE BOUNDARIES 7 VII OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 9 9 VIII CONCLUSIONS 10 IX RECOMMENDATIONS TABS A Existing Spheres of Influence B LAFCo Staff Letter to City Managers/Councils C City ,of Palm Springs Comments D City of Rancho Mirage Comments E City of Desert Hot Springs Comments F Map of Indio' s Requested Sphere and Current Sphere G City of Indio Comments and Proposals H Map of Indian Wells Requested Sphere J City of Indian Wells Comments and Proposals K City of Palm Desert Comments and Proposals L Map of "Triangle" M Memorandum by Environmental Health Director N Correspondence from Public O Sphere of Influence Recommended for Indian Wells P Sphere of Influence Recommended for Palm Desert Q Sphere of Influence Recommended for Indio R Services Within Cities S Map of Composite Spheres as Recommended (Including Enlargement of Washington Street-Highway 111 Area) _1- i • A REPORT TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION ON SPHERES OF INFLUENCE FOR DESERT CITIES I. BACKGROUND On October 19, 1977, the Local Agency Formation Commission voted to review the spheres of influence for all desert cities, excluding Blythe. The LAFCo staff was directed to request comments on the spheres from the affected cities and to bring the matter before the Commission in February 1978. The affected cities include Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Indio, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, and Rancho Mirage. The present spheres of influence for the desert cities were established by the Commission during public hearings in 1974 and 1975 . All present sphere boundaries were set during 1974, except the common boundary between Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert, which was set on `February 19, 1975 . The existing spheres of influence are shown on the maps at TAB A. II. PROPOSALS BY CITIES On November 22, 1977, the LAFCo staff informed all desert city managers and city councils of the desires of the Commission to review the spheres and asked each city to sub- mit comments and proposal by January 3, 1978. (See TAB B. ) A summary of the responses, which will be discussed in more detail later in this report, is as follows: Coachella No answer Desert Hot Springs No changes proposed Spheres of Influence Desert Cities February 1978 Indian Wells Desires sphere (not assigned beyond city limits at present) Indio Desires expansion of present sphere Palm Desert Willing to have its sphere adjusted to accommodate a sphere for Indian Wells, but does not concur with Indian Wells ' proposed boundary. Palm Springs No changes proposed Rancho Mirage No changes proposed After receipt and study of the proposals by the cities, tenta- tive conclusions and recommendations were prepared by the LAFCo staff. These tentative conclusions and recommendations were discussed in conference with representatives of the cities on January 16, 1978. III. LAW GOVERNING SPHERES- OF INFLUENCE To assist the Commission in its consideration of the spheres of influence, it may be useful to review the requirements of California law relating to spheres . Government Code Section 54774 says, in part: " In order to carry out its purposes and responsibilities for planning and shaping the logical and orderly develop- ment and coordination of local governmental agencies so as to advantageously provide for the present and future needs of the county and its communities, the local 1. agency formation commission shall develop and determine the sphere of influence of each local governmental ` agency within the county. As used in this section " sphere of influence" means a plan for the probable ultimate physical boundaries and service area of a local gu:-ernmental agency. Among the factors considered in determining the sphere of influence of each local govern- mental agency, the commission shall consider: (a) The maximum possible service area of the agency based upon present and possible service capa- bilities of the agency. -2- Spheres of Influence Desert Cities February 1978 (b) The range of services the agency is providing or could provide. (c) The projected future population growth of the area. (d) The type of development occuring or planned for the area, including, but not limited to, residential, commercial, and industrial development. (e) The present and probable future service needs of the area. (f) Local governmental agencies presently providing services to such area and the present level, range and adequacy of services provided by such existing local governmental agencies . (g) The existence of social and economic inter- dependence and interaction between the area within the boundaries of a local governmental agency and the area which surrounds it and which could be considered within the agency' s sphere of influence. (h) The existence of agricultural preserves in the area which could be considered within an agency' s sphere of influence and the effect on maintaining the physical and economic integrity of such preserves in the event that such preserves are within a sphere of influence of a local govern- mental agency. " It should be noted that the law does not preclude the Commission from considering factors other than those listed above. It should also be remembered that we are not dealing here with annexations . Although a sphere of influence is the probable ultimate geographic boundary of a city, annexations must be undertaken separately, and the Commission must pass on each proposed annexation. -3- Spheres of Influence Desert Cities February 1978 Presentation of the correspondence received from cities relating to spheres will be in two sections : (1) those cities not requesting changes, and (2) those cities which have proposed changes to their spheres. IV. CITIES NOT REQUESTING CHANGES TO SPHERES PALM SPRINGS Palm Springs reports that the sphere which was established for the city in 1974 is satisfactory (See TAB C) . Palm Springs asks, however, that in the event another Coachella Valley city requests a sphere which would impinge on the Palm Springs sphere, that Palm Springs be accorded the opportunity to review the matter before the Commission. No other Coachella city has made such a request to date. RANCHO MIRAGE Rancho Mirage concludes that, " . . . the previous and lengthy Sphere of influence study resulted In a ra--;----al deCisicn that has been reinforced and strengthened by numerous activities that have occurred over the past two or three years . " No change is requested by Rancho Mirage. See TAB D for the detailed input to this report by the City of Rancho Mirage. DESERT HOT SPRINGS Desert Hot Springs states that after reviewing its present sphere of influence, " . . . the present periphery is adequate and satisfies our City' s needs, consequently, a change in boundaries at this time would be unrealistic. " (See TAB E. ) V. CITIES REQUESTING CHANGES INDIO The City of Indio desires to expand its sphere of influence to the west, adding an area of about 4Z square miles that would reach from north of Interstate 10 to the south boundary of the Palm Desert Country Club (44th Avenue) and extending west of Washington Street about 1; miles . In addition, Indio proposes to add approximately 2Q square miles bounded by 48th -4- ; Spheres of Influence . Desert Cities February 1978 Avenue on the north, Slst Avenue on the south, Jefferson Street on the east, and Washington Street on the west. See map at TAB F for delineation of these areas, and see also Indio' s input to this report at TAB G. Except for the Palm Desert Country Club, which covers approximately 14 square miles and includes about 1200 homes and a golf course, the 4' square mile parcel is essentially uninhabited desert land. The 24 square mile parcel contains agricultural land in the eastern part and built-up areas of residences in the western part. Indio cites the following points as relevant to expanding its sphere: that the present city limits already extend to within a quarter mile of Jefferson Street; that all areas annexed would be assured of the finest urban services; that annexations already have been initiated by property owners as far west as Jefferson Street fronting on Highway 111; that Indio presently provides many of the typical urban services provided by incor- porated municipalities , including fire, police, public works, city planning, city management, and water; that the projected population of Indio by 1990-1995 is from 43, 500 to 52 , 000 (now is estimated to be about 20, 000) ; that all areas within the proposed sphere of influence are considered homogenous with areas presently within the city limits; and that there are no agriculture preserves in the area proposed for addition to the sphere. Details of these points are at TAB G. INDIAN WELLS The City of Indian Wells, which now has no sphere of influence beyond its city limits, proposes designation as a sphere a north-south corridor approximately one mile wide extending from north of Interstate 10 southerly to the northern edge of the present city limits (generally along the Whitewater Channel) and an additional strip oriented east-west averaging perhaps , mile wide extending from the above one-mile strip on the west to an extension of Adams Street on the east. The requested sphere also includes a " triangle" of land bounded by Cook Street on the west, 44th Avenue on the south, and the White- water Channel on the north, and extending about z mile to the east from Cook Street. See the map at TAB H for the sphere proposed by Indian Wells. TAB J contains the reproducible part of Indian Wells ' input to this report. (Indian Wells also forwarded as part of the -5- ; Spheres of Influence Desert Cities February 1978 input the city' s Environmental Impact Report (1974) and Open Space and Conservation Elements (1973) which are too lengthy to append to this report) . The north-south corridor is essentially vacant desert land, except for the Del Safari Country Club, which is located about Z mile south of Interstate 10. The east-west strip contains some residential development. Note on the map at TAB H that the sphere proposed by Indian Wells includes the intersection of Washington Street and Highway 111 and the immediate vicinity. The area within the boundary to the south contains a residential development of small homes. Indian Wells' justification for the sphere of influence it proposes is that it now has no sphere but is entitled to one; with that the city needs a corridor connecting the city w Interstate 10; that a city-owned sewer line traverses part of the proposed sphere; that the city' s standards of development are high and that these standards would be applied to the sphere areas after annexation. Please see Indian Wells Resolution No. 77-69 at TAB 3, which relates to the foregoing. This Resolution includes a statement that the city resolves to develop E1 Dorado Drive as a major north-south arterial street from the city limits to Interstate 10, and that proposed development in the sphere would be golf course-type residential development. PALM DESERT The City of Palm Desert currently has a sphere of influence that extends from Monterey Avenue on the west to Washington Street on the east and extending northward from the city limits to Interstate 10. See the map at TAB A. The Palm Desert City Council has adopted Resolution No. 77-152 which accepts the fact that the Local Agency Formation Commission in past actions has maintained the westerly boundary of Pal:,. Desert' s sphere at Monterey Avenue and an extension thereof, and the City Council considers this issue closed. The City also recognizes Indian Wells ' desire to have a sphere as logical and accepts, the fact that this would alter Palm Desert' s eastern boundary. (See Palm Desert' s input to this report at TAB K.) There is, however, an exception that Palm Desert takes to the Indian Wells ' proposed sphere, and this will be discussed below. -6- ; Spheres of Influence Desert Cities ' . February 1978 VI. DISCUSSION OF ALTERATION TO SPHERE BOUNDARIES The present sphere boundaries for Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage and Coachella are logical and appropri- ate and changes at this time do not appear warranted. An exception could be the sphere assigned to the City of Coachella, which extends westerly from the city limits a distance of approximately 5 miles . An examination of the expected growth of Coachella leads one to a tentative conclusion that the present sphere is disproportionately large compared to expected growth. It should be noted that the Coachella population decreased from 8353 in 1970 to 7753 in 1977. In regard to the cities of Indio, Indian Wells, and Palm Desert, several points must be addressed: -- Indio requests a sizeable expansion of its sphere. -- The areas requested as spheres by Indio and Indian Wells._ overlap. -- Indian Wells requests a sphere north of Inter- state 10. -- Palm Desert objects to assigning the " triangle" to Indian Wells . As mentioned earlier, Indio requests expansion of its sphere in two areas : first, westward of Washington Street a distance of a mile and a half (from south of the Palm Desert Country Club to above Interstate 10) , and, second, westward of Jefferson Street a distance of 1 3/4 mile (south of Highway 111) . Indio' s rationale for the former expansion, which would encompass the Palm Desert Country Club development, includes the statement that, " If not included with' the City' s sphere, this development would become an island of unincorporated County territory, neither within the spheres of Indian wells or Palm Desert. " A decision by LAFCo not to designate the area in either the sphere of Indian Wells, which does not want it, or in the sphere of Indio, which does , would not create an island; but rather this would leave an undesignated corridor between the spheres of the two cities . This would not be objectionable and certainly not illegal, and it should not hinder sound developmental planning for the area. It would be expected that -7- ; Spheres of Influence Desert Cities '. February 1978 Riverside County planners and City planners, from both Indio and Indian Wells, would work in concert to assure that orderly planning and sound development occur in the area. In addi- tion, the current Indio city limits are some four miles to the east of the center of the area, sufficiently distant to influ- ence a conclusion that it will be some time before the city is ready comfortably to reach into the area. In regard to Indio' s proposed expansion south of Highway 111, a major consideration must be a possible incorporation by La Quinta. In 1974, the Local Agency Formation Commission approved the incorporation of La Quinta, and although incor- poration failed at election, it probably will arise again for consideration. If incorporated, La Quinta should have some semblance of control of the area to Highway 111. Indio' s sphere of influence impinges on this area. In addition, it should be noted that Indio' s proposal to expand westward south of Highway 111 would sever part of a developed community which can be. identified with La Quinta. It appears logic-- leave ..signat__ in any sphere she area gen___.11; from the west side of Section 32 westerly to the mountains and extending northerly across Highway 111 to the Whitewater Channel. Both Indian Wells and Indio seek to have the Washington Street- Highway Ill intersection and vicinity designated in their spheres . Again, based on the Commission' s demonstrated support for La Quinta incorporation, it seems prudent to leave this area undesignated. Also, although it may not be apparent in a review of the map, a natural mountain barrier exists between Indian Wells and the corridor northward from La Quinta to Highway 111. Indian Wells has requested a sphere which extends north of Interstate 10. The justification for extending north of the freeway is a desire to control an interchange on the freeway, which is envisaged as part of a plan to develop El Dorado Drive as a major north-south arterial street. It is believed, however, that this objective of Indian Wells can be achieved without extension of this sphere north of the freeway. Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Desert do not have spheres north of Interstate 10. Although Indio has a sphere of influence assigned above Interstate 10, it should be noted that the Indio city limits also extend north of Interstate 10. -8- Spheres of Influence Desert Cities February 1978 Palm Desert and Indian Wells have cooperated on establishing a proposed sphere boundary between the two cities . However, one area of disagreement remains. This is the " triangle" mentioned previously bounded by Cook Street, 44th Avenue, and the Whitewater Channel. See the map at TAB L for an enlarge- ment of this area. The area contains approximately 70 acres . Running across this plat is a sewer line owned by Indian Wells, and this can be seen on the map at TAB L. This is a sewer main under pressure which conveys sewage from Indian Wells proper and which empties into a lift station on Cook Street that is owned and maintained by the Coachella Valley County Water District. From the lift station sewage flows into a CVCWD treatment plant on Cook Street. The Riverside County Director of Environmental Health states that the existence of the Indian Wells-owned sewer line is a compelling reason to designate the " triangle" as part of the Indian Wells sphere (see TAB M) . VII. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Letters received by the LAFCo staff from private citizens and organizations relating to this study are appended at TAB N. We also have heard orally from a representative of the property owner of about 980 acres in Sections 31 and 32 (bounded by 48th Avenue, Jefferson Street, 50th Avenue, and Washington Street) , which is in the area proposed by Indio for addition to its sphere. According to the representative, the property owner would prefer not to have the acreage included in any sphere. VIII. CONCLUSIONS The LAFCO staff concludes that: 1. The spheres of influence of the Cities of Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, and Desert Hot Springs are logical and appropriate as now defined. 2. The sphere of influence of the City of Coachella probably is larger than warranted in view of the city' s growth pattern. 3. The City of Indian Wells should be assigned a sphere -9- . Spheres of Influence Desert Cities February 1978 of influence beyond its city limits; that the sphere should include the " triangle" ; that it should not extend north of Interstate 10 and it should not in- clude the Washington Street-Highway 111 area. I 4. The sphere of the City of Palm Desert should be modified to accanmodate assignment of a sphere of influence to Indian Wells. 5 . The sphere of influence of the City of Indio should not extend west of Washington Street north of Highway ill; that the sphere south of Highway 111 should be modified to include an area between 48th and 51st Avenues west of Jefferson Street (to the west edge of Section 32) and to delete that portion of the sphere now assigned in the vicinity of the intersection of Washington Street and Highway 111. IX. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That the spheres of influence currently assigned to the Cities of Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, and Rancho Mirage remain unchanged. 2 . That the sphere of influence assigned to the City of Coachella be retained, but that the LAFCo staff follow development of the city closely to determine if the matter should be brought to the Commission' s attention before the next periodic review of spheres . 3. That the City of Indian Wells be assigned a sphere of influence as depicted on the map at TAB O. 4. That the City of Palm Desert be assigned a sphere of influence as depicted on the map at TAB P. 5 . That the City of Indio be assigned a sphere of influence as depicted on the map at TAB Q. (See composite map of spheres as recommended at TAB S . ) -10- w Lu ,L - r n ` •:�a K I K U. � A ' y � ,• LYE _ �. ��4 —�-..r. - �LL� O� r j w m ° I . b w Tw 0 � � � _ u a w cn fi Ir i REPORT TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION ON SPHERES OF INFLUENCE FOR DESERT CITIES CONTENTS PAGE NO. i LIST OF TABS 1 I BACKGROUND 1 II PROPOSALS BY CITIES III LAW GOVERNING SPHERES OF INFLUENCE 2 IV CITIES NOT REQUESTING CHANGES TO SPHERES 4 4 V CITIES REQUESTING CHANGES VI DISCUSSION OF ALTERATION TO SPHERE BOUNDARIES 7 9 VII OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 9 VIII CONCLUSIONS 10 Ig RECOMMENDATIONS 1 l � TABS A Existing Spheres of Influence B LAFCo Staff Letter to City Managers/Councils C City .of Palm Springs Comments D City of Rancho Mirage Comments E City of Desert Hot Springs Comments F Map of Indio' s Requested Sphere and Current Sphere G City of Indio Comments and Proposals H Map of Indian Wells Requested Sphere J City of Indian Wells Comments and Proposals K City of Palm Desert Comments and Proposals L Map of "Triangle" M Memorandum by Environmental Health Director N Correspondence from Public O Sphere of Influence Recommended for Indian Wells P Sphere of Influence Recommended for Palm Desert Q Sphere of Influence Recommended for Indio R Services Within Cities S Map of Composite Spheres as Recommended (Including Enlargement of Washington Street-Highway 111 Area) -i- REPORT TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION ON SPHERES OF INFLUENCE FOR DESERT CITIES 2. BACKGROUND On October 19, 1977, the Local Agency Formation Commission voted to review the spheres of influence for all desert cities, excluding Blythe. The LAFCo staff was directed to request comments on the spheres from the affected cities and to bring the matter before the Commission in February 1978. The affected cities include Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Indio, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, and Rancho Mirage_, The present spheres of influence for the desert cities were established by the Commission during public hearings in 1974 and 1975 . All present sphere boundaries were set during 1974, except the common boundary between Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert, which was set on February 19, 1975 . The existing spheres of influence are shown on the maps at TAB A. II. PROPOSALS BY CITIES On November 22, 1977, the LAFCo staff informed all desert city managers and city councils of the desires of the Commission to review the spheres and asked each city to sub- mit comments and proposal by January 3, 1978. (See TAB B. ) A summary of the responses, which will be discussed in more detail later in this report, is as follows : Coachella No answer Desert Hot Springs No changes proposed ' Spheres of Influence Desert Cities February 1978 Indian Wells Desires sphere (not assigned beyond city limits at present) Indio Desires expansion of present sphere Palm Desert Willing to have its sphere adjusted to accommodate a sphere for Indian Wells, but does not concur with Indian Wells ' proposed boundary. Palm Springs No changes proposed Rancho Mirage No changes proposed After receipt and study of the proposals by the cities, tenta- tive conclusions and recommendations were prepared by the LAFCo staff. These tentative conclusions and recommendations were discussed in conference with representatives of the cities on January 16, 1978. III. LAW GOVERNING SPHERES OF INFLUENCE To assist the Commission in its consideration of the spheres of influence, it may be useful to review the requirements of California law relating to spheres . Government Code Section 54774 says, . in part: " In order to carry out its purposes and responsibilities for planning and shaping the logical and orderly develop- ' ment and coordination of local governmental agencies so as to advantageously provide for the present and future needs of the county and its communities, the local agency formation commission shall develop and determine the sphere of influence of each local governmental-- agency within the county. As used in this section ' " sphere of influence" means a plan for the probable ultimate physical boundaries and service area of a local governmental agency. Among the factors considered in determining the sphere of influence of each local govern- mental agency, the commission shall consider: (a) The maximum possible service area of the agency based upon present and possible service capa- bilities of the agency. -2- Spheres of Influence Desert Cities February 1978 (b) The range of services the agency is providing or could provide. (c) The projected future population growth of the area. (d) The type of development occuring or planned for the area, including, but not limited to, residential, commercial, and industrial development. (e) The present and probable future service needs of the area. (f) Local governmental agencies presently providing services to such area and the present level, range and adequacy of services provided by such existing local governmental agencies . (a) The existence of social AnA ac-nnomic inter- dependence and interaction between the area within the boundaries of a local governmental agency and the area which surrounds it and which could be considered within the agency' s sphere of influence. (h) The existence of agricultural preserves in the area which could be considered within an agency ' s sphere of influence and the effect on maintaining the physical and economic integrity of such preserves in the event that such preserves are within a sphere of influence of a local govern- mental agency. " It should be noted that the law does not preclude the Commission from considering factors other than those listed above. It should also be remembered that we are not dealing here with annexations. Although a sphere of influence is the probable ultimate geographic boundary of a city, annexations must be undertaken separately, and the Commission must pass on each proposed annexation. -3- Spheres of Influence Desert Cities February 1978 Presentation of the correspondence received from cities relating to spheres will be in two sections: (1) those cities not requesting changes, and (2) those cities which have proposed changes to their spheres. IV. CITIES NOT REQUESTING CHANGES TO SPHERES PALM SPRINGS Palm Springs reports that the sphere which was established for the city in 1974 is satisfactory (See TAB C) . Palm Springs asks, however, that in the event another Coachella Valley city requests a sphere which would impinge on the Palm Springs sphere, that Palm Springs be accorded the opportunity to review the matter before the Commission. No other Coachella city has made such a request to date. RANCHO MIRAGE Rancho Mirage concludes that, " . . . the previous and lengthy Sphere of Influence study resulted in a rational decision that has been reinforced and strengthened by numerous activities that have occurred over the past two or three years . " No change is requested by Rancho Mirage. See TAB D for the detailed input to this report by the City of Rancho Mirage. DESERT HOT SPRINGS Desert Hot Springs states that after reviewing its present sphere of influence, " . . . the present periphery is adequate and satisfies our City' s needs, consequently, a change in boundaries at this time would be unrealistic. " (See TAB E. ) V. CITIES REQUESTING CHANGES INDIO The City of Indio desires to expand its sphere of influence to the west, adding an area of about 41-2 square miles that would reach from north of Interstate 10 to the south boundary of the Palm Desert Country Club (44th Avenue) and extending west of Washington Street about lZ miles . In addition, Indio proposes to add approximately 2; square miles bounded by 48th -4- Spheres of Influence Desert Cities February 1978 Avenue on the north, 51st Avenue on the south, Jefferson Street on the east, and Washington Street on the west. See map at TAB F for delineation of these areas, and see also Indio' s input to this report at TAB G. Except for the Palm Desert Country Club, which covers approximately 14 square miles and includes about 1200 homes and a golf course, the 41-2 square mile parcel is essentially uninhabited desert land. The 24 square mile parcel contains agricultural land in the eastern part and built-up areas of residences in the western part. Indio cites the following points as relevant to expanding its sphere: that the present city limits already extend to within a quarter mile of Jefferson Street; that all areas annexed would be assured of the finest urban services; that annexations already have been initiated by property owners as far west as Jefferson Street fronting on Highway 111; that Indio presently provides many of the typical urban services provided by incor- porated municipalities, including fire, police, public works , city planning, city management, and water; that the projected population of =radio 1-by 1990-1955 is iz'Uiii 43, 500 tv 5= , 000 +,ievw is estimated to be about 20, 000) ; that all areas within the proposed sphere of influence are considered homogenous with areas presently within the city limits; and that there are no agriculture preserves in the area proposed for addition to the sphere. Details of these points are at TAB G. INDIAN WELLS The City of Indian Wells, which now has no sphere of influence beyond its city limits, proposes designation as a sphere a north-south corridor approximately one mile wide extending from north of Interstate 10 southerly to the northern edge of the present city limits (generally along the Whitewater Channel) and an additional strip oriented east-west averaging perhaps z mile wide extending from the above one-mile strip on the west to an extension of Adams Street on the east. The requested sphere also includes a " triangle" of land bounded by Cook Street on the west, 44th Avenue on the south, and the White- water Channel on the north, and extending about kZ mile to the east from Cook Street. See the map at TAB H for the sphere proposed by Indian Wells . TAB J contains the reproducible part of Indian Wells ' . input to this report. (Indian Wells also forwarded as part of the -5- Spheres of Influence Desert Cities February 1978 input the city' s Environmental Impact Report (1974) and Open Space and Conservation Elements (1973) which are too lengthy to append to this report) . The north-south corridor is essentially vacant desert land, except for the Del Safari Country Club, which is located about i mile south of Interstate 10. The east-west strip contains some residential development. Note on the map at TAB H that the sphere proposed by Indian Wells includes the intersection of Washington Street and Highway 111 and the immediate vicinity. The area within the boundary to the south contains a residential development of small homes. Indian Wells ' justification for the sphere of influence it proposes is that it now has no sphere but is entitled to one; that the city needs a corridor connecting the city with Interstate 10; that a city-owned sewer line traverses part of the proposed sphere; that the city's standards of development are high and that these standards would be applied to the sphere areas after annexation. Please see Indian Wells Resolution No. 77-69 at TAB J, which relates to the foregoing. This Resolution includes a statement that the city resolves to develop E1 Dorado Drive as a major north-south arterial street from the city limits to Interstate 10, and that proposed development in the sphere would be golf course-type residential development. PALM DESERT The City of Palm Desert currently has a sphere of influence that extends from Monterey Avenue on the west to Washington Street on the east and extending northward from the city limits to Interstate 10. See the map at TAB A. _ The Palm Desert City Council has adopted Resolution No. 77-152 which accepts the fact that the Local Agency Formation Commission in past actions has maintained the westerly boundary of Palm Desert' s sphere at Monterey Avenue and an extension thereof, and the City Council considers this issue closed. The City also recognizes Indian Wells ' desire to have a sphere as logical and accepts the fact that this would alter Palm Desert' s eastern boundary. (See Palm Desert' s input to this report at TAB K) There is, however, an exception that Palm Desert takes to the Indian Wells ' proposed sphere, and this will be discussed below. -6- Spheres of Influence Desert Cities February 1978 VI. DISCUSSION OF ALTERATION TO SPHERE BOUNDARIES The present sphere boundaries for Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage and Coachella are logical and appropri- ate and changes at this time do not appear warranted. An exception could be the sphere assigned to the City of Coachella, which extends westerly from the city limits a distance of approximately 5 miles. An examination of the expected growth of Coachella leads one to a tentative conclusion that the present sphere is disproportionately large compared to expected growth. It should be noted that the Coachella population decreased from 8353 in 1970 to 7753 in 1977. In regard to the cities of Indio, Indian Wells, and Palm Desert, several points must be addressed: -- Indio requests a sizeable expansion of its sphere. -- 'Phe areas requested as spheres by Indio and Indian Wells overlap. -- Indian Wells requests a sphere north of Inter- state 10. -- Palm Desert objects to assigning the " triangle" to Indian Wells. As mentioned earlier, Indio requests expansion of its sphere in two areas : first, westward of Washington Street a distance of a mile and a half (from south of the Palm Desert Country Club to above Interstate 10) , and, second, westward of Jefferson Street a distance of 1 3/4 mile (south of Highway 111) . Indio' s rationale for the former expansion, which would encompass the Palm Desert Country Club development, includes the statement that, " If not included with the City' s sphere, this development would become an island of unincorporated County territory, neither within the spheres of Indian Wells or Palm Desert. " A decision by LAFCo not to designate the area in either the sphere of Indian Wells, which does not want it, or in the sphere of Indio, which does, would not create an island; but rather this would leave an undesignated corridor between the spheres of the two cities . This would not be objectionable and certainly not illegal, and it should not hinder sound developmental planning for the area. - It would be expected that -7- Spheres of Influence Desert Cities February 1976 Riverside County planners and City planners, from both Indio and Indian Wells, would work in concert to assure that orderly planning and sound development occur in the area. In addi- tion, the current Indio city limits are some four miles to the east of the center of the area, sufficiently distant to influ- ence a conclusion that it will be some time before the city is ready comfortably to reach into the area. In regard to Indio' s proposed expansion south of Highway 111, a major consideration must be a possible incorporation by La Quinta. In 1974, the Local Agency Formation Commission approved the incorporation of La Quinta, and although incor- poration failed at election, it probably will arise again for consideration. If incorporated, La Quinta should have some semblance of control of the area to Highway 111. Indio' s sphere of influence impinges on this area. In addition, it should" be noted that Indio' s proposal to expand westward south of Highway ill would sever part of a developed community which can be identified with La Quinta. It appears logical to leave undesignated in any sphere the area generally from the west side of Section 32 westerly to the mountains and extending northerly across Highway 111 to the whitewater Channel. Both Indian wells and Indio seek to have the Washington Street- Highway 111 intersection and vicinity designated in their spheres. Again, based on the Commission' s demonstrated support for La Quinta incorporation, it seems prudent to leave this area undesignated. Also, although it may not be apparent in a review of the map, a natural mountain barrier exists between Indian Wells and the corridor northward from La Quinta to Highway 111. Indian Wells has requested a sphere which extends north of Interstate 10. The justification for extending north of the freeway is a desire to control an interchange on the freeway, which is envisaged as part of a plan to develop El Dorado Drive as a major north-south arterial street. It is believed, however, that this objective of Indian Wells can be achieved without extension of this sphere north of the freeway. Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Desert do not have spheres north of Interstate 10. Although Indio has a sphere of influence assigned above Interstate 10, it should be noted that the Indio city limits also extend north of Interstate 10 . -8- Spheres of Influence Desert Cities February 1978 Palm Desert and Indian Wells have cooperated on establishing a sphere boundary between the two cities. However, proposed P Y one area of disagreement remains. This is the " triangle" mentioned previously bounded by Cook Street, 44th Avenue, and the Whitewater Channel. See the map at TAB L for an enlarge- ment of this area. The area contains approximately 70 acres. Running across this plat is a sewer line owned by Indian Wells, and this can be seen on the map at TAB L. This is a sewer main under pressure which conveys sewage from Indian Wells proper and which empties into a lift station on Cook Street that is owned and maintained by the Coachella Valley County Water District. From the lift station sewage flows into a CVCWD treatment plant on Cook Street. The Riverside County Director of Environmental Health states that the existence of the Indian Wells-owned sewer line is a compelling reason to designate the " triangle" as part of the Indian Wells sphere (see TAB M) . VII. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Letters received by the LAFCo staff from private citizens and organizations relating to this study are appended at TAB N. We also have heard orally from a representative of the property owner of about 980 acres in Sections 31 and 32 (bounded by 48th Avenue, Jefferson Street, 50th Avenue, and Washington Street) , which is in the area proposed by Indio for addition to its sphere. According to the representative, the property owner would prefer not to have the acreage included in any sphere. VIII. CONCLUSIONS The LAFCo staff concludes that: 1. The spheres of influence of the Cities of Palm springs, Rancho Mirage, and Desert Hot Springs are logical and appropriate as now defined. 2 . The sphere of influence of the City of Coachella probably is larger than warranted in view of the city' s growth pattern. 3 . The City of Indian Wells should be assigned a sphere -9- L -- Spheres of Influence Desert Cities February 1978 of influence beyond its city limits; that the sphere should include the " triangle" ; that it should not extend north of Interstate 10 and it should not in- clude the Washington Street-Highway 111 area. 4. The sphere of the City of Palm Desert should be modified to accommodate assignment of a sphere of influence to Indian Wells. 5 . The sphere of influence of the City of Indio should not extend west of Washington Street north of Highway 111; that the sphere south of Highway 111 should be modified to include an area between 48th and 51st Avenues west of Jefferson Street (to the west edge of Section 32) and to delete that portion of the sphere now assigned in the vicinity of the intersection of Washington Street and Highway 111. IX. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That the spheres of influence currently assigned to the Cities of Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, and Rancho Mirage remain unchanged. 2. That the sphere of influence assigned to the City of Coachella be retained, but that the LAFCo staff follow development of the city closely to determine if the matter should be brought to the Commission' s attention before the next periodic review of spheres . 3 . That the City of Indian Wells be assigned a sphere of influence as depicted on the map at TAB O. 4. That the City of Palm Desert be assigned a sphere of influence as depicted on the map at TAB P. 5. That the City of Indio be assigned a sphere of influence as depicted on the map at TAB Q. (See composite map of spheres as recommended at TAB S . ) -10- l 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 March 13, 1985 Local Agency Formation Commission County Administrative Center 4080 Lemon Street, 12th Floor Riverside, CA 92501 Re: LAFCO #84-42-4--Annexation #16-83 The City of Palm Desert has reviewed the proposed annexation amendment request by the City of Rancho Mirage and has no objection. Very truly yours, WALTER H. SNYDER, Mayor City of Palm Desert WHS/tm A y;. �� ; . Idl � Ilir II 1 ,I � I\� II I• \ ®� MEN 0 its �MAMR lid, Ell am ME O &V IGr r MINIM ONE BMW 61 r•u� . z 911rq�lrl ��_ OVA 3 / I _ JMA M/L I PO P7 Pa a !O 2r 28 t6 1 is Jp ♦ 28 Ie t7 X A' !/ !t I !! I fI !J !/�166 J( !i !J is JG r t � I C/r i .+ r ouswNa rn/^d .O //•t P Ms7 o °o 17 TH USAND PALMSIf Iq 4 As 15R ,Illy. rmn•'; If Cr Aazj r/ Il PJ rl P/ Pt tl e Pr A! r! 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The Coruussion at its wi-vemL•er meeting A'nl tad a -otior. to req?,esr. the cities to provide written input to LAFCO on this matter no later than the first of January 1978. The motion included a provision chat the Commission will address the Spheres of Influence at a public hear- ing on February 15, 1978. Accordingly, please provide to LAFCO all comments and data which will enable the commission to make reasoned and valid judgments on the Spheres, to include possible changes in existing boundaries. Attach- ed for your use is an extract from Government Code Section 54774, which specifies the factors the Commission must consider. Please use ng this to guide you in developing your input. Where you are oro- i. a change in boundaries, be detailed and specific in your input. Ct- ies which consider present boundaries as meeting all requirements and which do not contemplate requesting a boundary change are neverthe- less encouraged to submit comments but may choose to forward a negat- ive report. Please submit your comments and your proposals with supporting data to reach IkFCo no later than January 3, 1978. Thank you for your cooperation. Yours very truly, Wayne B. Curren Ass't Executive Officer CC: City of Blythe FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE COMMISSION IN DETERMINING SPHERES OF INFLUENCE (Government Code 54774) (a) The maximum possible service area of the agency based uppn present and possible service capabilities of the agency. (b) The range of services the agency is providing or could provide. (c) The projected future population growth of the area. .(d) The type of development occurring or planned for the area, including, but not limited to, residential, commercial, and industrial development. (e) The present and probable future service needs of the area. (f) Local governmental agencies presently providing services to su--h area and the P- resent l--vel, range and adequacy of services provided by such existing local governmental agencies. (g) The existence of social and economic interdependence and interaction between the area within the boundaries of a local governmental agency and the area which surrounds it and which could be considered within the agency' s sphere of influence. (h) The existence of agricultural preserves in the area which could be considered within an agency' s sphere of influence and the effect on maintaining the physical and economic integrity of such preserves in the event that such pres- erves are within a sphere of influence of a local govern- mental agency. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA January 5, 1978 TO: All Local Agency Formation Commission Advisory Staff Members FROM: Wayne B. Curren, Assistant Executive Officer RE: Spheres of Influence As you know, the Local Agency Formation Commission has directed a review of the Spheres of Influence of desert cities, excluding Blythe, to be presented to the Commission on February 15. We now are beginning to receive comments and proposals on Sphere boundaries from the cities. On Monday, January 9, at 9:30 a.m. , I will hold a preli-,ninary zta£f meeting to examine and assess the proposals by the cities. Tenta- tive recommendations to the Commission will be formulated at this meeting. On Monday, January 16, at 10:00 a.m. , I will hold a conference of city managers to present and discuss the tentative recommendations. Both meetings will be on the 12th Floor o£, the County Administrative Center. You are cordially invited to participate in both meetings, if iri your judgment, the subject matter is of sufficient significance to your department. L January 5, 1978 Mr. Robert Oberstar Acting City Manager City of Desert Hot Springs 11711 West Drive Desert Hot Springs, California 92240 Dear Mr. Oberstar: . The Local Agency Formation Commission staff now is in the process of reviewing your submission on the Sphere of Influence. It is anticipated that the review process will be completed early next week and that tentative recommendations will be formulated for presentation to the Commission on February 15. DI invite you to a review and discussion of the tentative recommen- dations to be held in the Riverside County Administrative Office _ beginning at 10:00 a.m. , on Monday, January 16. Sincerely, Wayne B. Curren Assistant Executive Officer cc: Advisory Staff Same letter also sent to city Managers of: Indian Wells Coachella z. Palm Springs Indio Palm Desert Rancho Mirage � C E PALM S City of Palm Springs ° C A L I F O R N I A Cq CIFoe"," Hos 1766.92262 Office of the City Manager(714)323-8201 November 29, 1977 Mr. Wayne B. Curren Assistant Executive Officer Local Agency Formation Commission County Administrative Center 4080 Lemon Street - 12th Floor Riverside, California 92501 Dear Wayne: In response to your letter of November 22nd, I have had an oppor- tunity to discuss possible changes in the City's Sphere of Influence with members of the City Council . Generally, it is concluded that vie do nuL desire any change in Lhe boundaries that were previously established by LAFCO in 1975. Obviously, we would be very much concerned if in fact any other city in the Coachella Valley has a desire to include some of our current sphere into their spheres. We would hope that you would noti- fy us of any such action. With respect to supplying you with additional information regarding our feelings on the subject, I would hope that the documentation _.. that you have on file is sufficient justification for the sphere as it is currently established. If it is not, I would appreciate,hearing from you at-your earliest convenience. Best personal regards, Sincerely, BLUBAUGH City Manager DAB/mm ( cc: Council r .� D i f f� City of RANCHO MIRAGE �gmeD¢t�r6 ,.1 69.82S HIGHWAY 111 RANCHOMIRAGE CALIFORNIA92270 TELEPHONE (71a)328-8871 December 30, 1977 Mr. Wayne B. Curren Ass't Exec. Officer County of Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission 4080 Lemon Street, 12th Floor Riverside, CA 92501 Re: Spheres of Influence Re-study Dear Mr. Curren: In response to a recent action of the Local Agency Formation Commission direct- ing a re-study of the Spheres of Influence for cities in the desert area, the City of Rancho Mirage is pleased to submit the following information. ways, we are mildly enthused about this re-s.-.d. as it provides us with the opportunity to bring you up to date regarding the plans we have completed since the time of our last appearance before your Commission. During that time - 1973-74 - when our Sphere of Influence was being considered and the existing boundaries were finally adopted, the City optimistically predicted a bright future with respect to our ability to provide important and necessary public services to the Sphere area. In doing this, we responded in detail to each of the guideline criteria specified in the State Law and noted, in parti- cular, the quality of service that would be provided by us relative to develop- ment within the City and adjacent areas. Time has proven our optimism to have been well founded and our "then envisioned future" has, in a surprising number of situations, become reality. For example: * In 1973 we confidently stated that a Comprehensive General Plan - completed in accordance with the mandated requirements of the State Planning Law and encompassing our then suggested Sphere of Influence - would be com- pleted and adopted. As an innovative aspect of our General Plan program, we noted that the Plan would incorporate an implementation document as well as an Environmental Impact Report. This program has been completed. We are moving forward positively to implement the many desirable proposals outlined in the adopted General Plan. * In the area of Public Safety, the City has undertaken and completed, with general fund revenues, a complete Flood Control Study for all the area on the mountain side of the Whitewater Channel. The cost for this study - $32,000 - was borne entirely by the City and was done as a result of our identification of an important community need. Mr. Wayne B. Curren 2. December 30, 1977 * Also in the public safety area, important programs in Fire Service have been initiated. A Fire Station has been constructed within the City, which services Rancho Mirage, surrounding incorporated cities, and Riverside County areas. In addition, a rescue truck, which is equipped to serve as a field or command headquarters for emergency or disaster situations, has been purchased and is now operating in the general Rancho Mirage vicinity. Lastly, a ladder truck is being purchased, which will .provide a needed fire service capability to the entire area south of Interstate Hwy 10 from Palm Springs City Limits to Indian Wells. _*- This extensive Fire Service program was an important_program insofar as . the City is concerned and serves to demonstrate not only our interest in planning public safety programs but also demonstrates, more importantly, our commitment to seeing that such programs are carried out. * In the important area of Traffic Safety & Convenience, we commented at length - during the 1973-74 hearings - on the problems related to the movement of vehicular traffic through the City in east-west directions. Our comments were not limited merely to catologing problems, however, and specific proposals for alleviating identified problems were included. Accordingly, we proposed a plan that would extend Monterey Avenue northerly from Country Club Drive to intersect with the proposed easterly extensions of both Frank Sinatra Drive and 36th Avenue, ultimately interconnecting with Interstate .,--ay 14. ?•?ith ..e excepLIvn ^rFec z nection, which is primarily a State or Federal responsibility, this^^ ambitious plan has been adopted in our General Plan and will soon be implemented. At the request of various property owners, we are currently proceeding with the formation of an Assessment District for the express purpose of constructing these important street and Hiway improvements. The recent approval by LAFCO of the annexation to the City of Rancho Mirage of land in this area - which is within our adopted Sphere of Influence - represented a key action necessary to the initiation of these plans. The implementation of the plans and programs itemized above serves to under- line our acceptance of the responsibility for meeting the objectives of Government Code Section 54774, which relates to the criteria that should be observed by LAFCO in establishing Spheres of Influence. For your reference these are reproduced in the attached material. This information addresses each of the guideline criterion in terms of establishing, once more, our basis for concluding that the northerly boundary of the City should remain at Interstate Hiway 10; the eastern boundary should remain at Monterey Avenue; the western boundary should remain at Date Palm Drive; and the southern boundary remain at its present location. In summary, the previous and lengthy Sphere of Influence Study resulted in a rational decision that has been reinforced and strengthened by numerous activities that have occurred over the past two or three years. In terms of specific response to each criterion referenced in the LAFCO staff letter requesting our input for the scheduled February 15, 1978, Bearing, we offer the attached comments. Many are stWiy restatements of I L Mr. Wayne B. Curren December 30, 1977 3' of our response of three years ago to the very same question. However, when they are considered within the context of our Planning and Development program as described above, we feel they will lead to the conclusion that the previous boundary decision was an extremely good one. Very truly yours, William J. Irobert City Manager WJP:sg I . CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT #1 DESERT AREA CITIES SPHERE OF INFLUENCE STUDY STATE GUIDELINES CRITERIA The City of Rancho Mirage, as a supplement to a letter to the Local Agency Formation Commission, dated December 30, 1977, submits the following information for consideration relative to the adoption of Sphere of Influence boundaries. This report addresses those criteria contained in Government Code Section 54774 and referenced in the LAFCO staff letter requesting input from affected cities. The criteria set forth for observation by LAFCO indicates: A. The discouragement of urban sprawl and duplication of efforts by existing governmental agencies and districts (excludes school districts and certain special districts and agencies). B. To encourage the orderly development of local governmental agencies based upon local conditions and circumstances. C. In addition, LAFCO is required to: Initiate and make studies of existing governmental agencies and districts. cjude but not be li...ited to inventories only. ...., LAFCO shalt : 1 . Determine the maximum service area and service capacities of . the agencies and district. 2. Request land use information and plans of service of cities, counties and districts. Underlining by author) . 'D. Finally, guidelines used in consideration of establishing Spheres of Influence are enumerated: 1 . Maximum Service Area. The maximum possible service area of the agency based upon present and possible service capabilities of the agency. 2. Range of Services The range of services the agency is providing or could provide. 3. Population Growth The projected future population growth of the area. 4. Development of the Area. Present or planned development of the area (including but not limited to residential , commercial , or industrial development). 2. .Supplementary Report #1 5. Need for Services Present and probable future needs for services in the area. 6. Degree and adequacy of service to an area by existing agencies in that area. 7. The social and economic interdependence and interaction between the sphere of influence of an agency and other surrounding or contiguous spheres, as well as within the agency's own. The following information and dialogue addresses these 7 points which are prime guidelines to be used in the analysis of the Sphere of Influence question: 0.1 This item requires justification regarding maximum present and possible future service capabilities of Rancho Mirage. Under the present and proposed system of administration of the City, it is possible that the sphere of influence could be extended to include all unincorporated areas from the City of Palm Springs on the West to the City limits of Palm Desert on the East, to the City limits of Desert Hot Springs on the North and the mountains on the South. This could be justified using the criterion of point 0-1 of the State Guidelines- It is highly probable that this large area would not be desirable or acceptable to the City of Rancho Mirage. It is felt that the most reasonable service area and ultimate boundary for the City would be Date Palm Drive on the West, Interstate Hiway 10 on the North, Monterey Avenue on the East and on the South, some joint boundary with Palm Springs in the mountains. This justification for these boundaries will be further expanded to meet the section of the Code which requires ". . , a plan for the probable ultimate physical boundaries and service area of a local governmental agency. . " 0.2 Range of services is limited only by the desire and capabilities of the agency. In the case at hand, the City of Rancho Mirage is responsible for all basic services such as Fire, Police, and Engineering, to the area within its boundaries plus qreatly enlarged services than those formerly provided in the fields of planning and development. The City is also providing advisory services to areas outside its corporate limits as requested by property owners. The range of services which the City could provide are limited only by the pre-emption by higher jurisdictions, the financial capabilities of Rancho Mirage as now structured and the policy decisions of the governing body. The services of major impact for all new areas would be in the field of Planning and Development, Streets and Highways, quality develop- ment through the City's new building standards program and the close working relationship between the City and prospective developers. Supplementary Report #1 3. The intent of the City's building standards. program is to provide high quality design and construction controls which will make the City of Rancho Mirage a prototype of good planning and development. D•.3 Population Growth is difficult to project unless the density of various developments is predetermined. The typical single family and condominium project in Rancho Mirage has an average density of 3.0 units per gross acre. This factor times the accepted number of persons per household (2.1 ) would produce a factor of 6.3 persons per gross acre in residential . zones.. It is assumed that the majority of future housing in Rancho Mirage would be designed for a mixed market of semi-retired, retired, and recreational second- home owners. It is assumed that, on an average, occupancy of most residential dwellings in Rancho Mirage will be for only six months of the year. (Note: this assumption is considered to be conservative, as the "season" in the cove communities generally extends from November to May for seasonal second-home owners. It is estimated that approximately 50% of the purchasers of dwellings in a proposed project may be retired persons spending all or nearly all of the year residing in this community). The area known as Rancho Mirage in recent years has attracted many planned unit developments (PUDS). Since incorporation, the City has been beset by re;iast; fnr thi; t,ne of development. The density in these PUD pirO.icCtS FVe,- ages 3 households per gross acre. This fact results in a 25% reduction in density of people per acre from the normal R-1 single family development. Coupling this fact with the open space program envisioned by the City results in a density far less than normal for communities in the Coachella Valley. In addition, the type of second home buyers attracted to a prestigious com- munity such as Rancho Mirage generally have grown families which results in fewer children per household, a savings in energy, less traffic congestion, less people congestion and fewer problems caused by typical developments. This in turn results in a people per acre density of 4.7 rather than the typical 6.3. This lower than normal density factor helps preserve the natural environment of the desert while providing ample space for controlled development. Population growth, if figured on an average of 4.7 persons per gross acre, would result in a total growth of the area within the Rancho Mirage sphere of influence (present city boundaries, plus new areas) of 23.1 square miles (14,784 acres). The 23.1 square miles represents the area in the City which would be set aside for residential use only. The total City area is projected to be 40 square miles. The future population, however, is estimated to 50,000+-, since a sizable portion of the ultimate City will lie within undevelopable moun- tainous areas. DA The present and planned development of the total area within the 'Sphere of influence of Rancho Mirage must be presented in phases. Phase I is existing Rancho Mirage developments_ Phase II is the proposed developments which are not fully constructed, but are in either design or the first stages of construction. Phase III would be the area outside the present City boundary that forms a logical annexation area, or total sphere of influence. Supplementary Report #1 4. Phase I developments consist of several areas. The area known as "Old Rancho Mirage" contains approximately 300 single family homes plus multiple units. Mother residential area is to the Northeast adjoining the Whitewater River. This is of varied character including agricultural . The area North of and adja- cent to the Tamarisk CountryClub is also developed with single family residences. Eight planned developments occupy a great majority of the balance of the improved land area in the City. Commercial improvements are generally confined to strip developments along Highway 111 . The balance of the improved areas are mixed commercial and residential . Phase II projects include the approved development, Springs Country Club, with approximately 800 condominium units and an 18-hole executive type golf cours. Under construction by phases is the Sunrise Country Club project, and Mission Hills Country Club. The two projects will contain approximately 1 ,000 units. Phase III developments are subject to speculation and the allowable zoning as projected in the City's General Plan. Confidential inquiries have indicated that at least 4 more condominium projects with golf courses are in the planning stage adjacent to the present City limits of Rancho Mirage. Contained in the proposed sphere of influence are 2 existing mobile home parks with golf courses. It is, therefore, a reasonable observation that the proposed developments within the City limits, and those proposed for the areas adjacent to the City, would be compatible with the life styles of the residents as a total sphere. This homogeneous development pattern dictates that these areas be served in a manner consistent with one another. The reasonable potential for golf oriented condominium complexes or private courses would result in thirteen such installa- tions within the sphere of influence of Rancho Mirage still leaving a great deal of open space for single family, multi-family, commercial and natural area development. D.5 The present and probable future needs for services in the area (total sphere of influence) are problematical . The present services are provided in the main by contract with the County of Riverside. These basic services are: Law Enforcement, Fire Suppression and Prevention, Engineering and Street Functions, Planning Technicians, Health, Tax Collection, Sanitation and other varied services. Water, Sewers, and Flood Control are under the jurisdiction of the Coachella Valley County Water District. Various other special districts serve single purpose activities. The City of Rancho Mirage has taken or will take primary responsibility for planning and zoning, building inspection, business licensing, normal adminis- trative and legislative functions, local enforcement of zoning and regulatory ordinances plus other matters of a local nature. The services provided by the City at present are tailored to meet the needs of different areas. A great many of the residential areas are in planned develop- ments which maintain their private streets, have interior patrol and maintain the physical developments within their area. The business community is serviced in a normal way as is the rest of the City. Supplementary Report #1 S. In respect to the probable needs for the undeveloped area presently outside the City limits, but within the sphere of influence, a great deal depends on the type of development,. , the number of miles of public streets and other undetermined factors. It is, however, very evident that Phase I - II - III developments involving PUDS are consistent in their general development philo- sophy, which means that the services given the area would remain relatively consistent or universal . This brings up a salient point: proposed develop- ments lying outside the present City limits are extremely compatible with those contained within the City. Therefore, they should be grouped too ether under the same jurisdictional philosophy and local governmental determination. This is the basic tenet of the justification for establishing spheres of influence. 0.6 The degree and adequacy of services supplied to an area by existing agencies in the area included in the Rancho Mirage sphere of influence must again be considered in light of present and future boundaries. The present boundary of Rancho Mirage is receiving, or will receive within a short period of time more than adequate services in the full sense of the word. This is accomplished by combining the best aspects of..C.ity. services, County services and special districts. The sphere of influence of Rancho Mirage also would receive those top level services which are now afforded Rancho Mirage, if these areas were to be annexed to Rancho Mirage. The quantity and quality of these services are scheduled to be of the highest order, especially in. tie area cf pian.^icq and development. r".lonv the purposes of LAFCU are C-1 & 2, as set forth on pave 1 . It is the contention of the City of Rancho Mirage that the establishment of the Sphere of Influence for the City as proposed herein will satisfy these requirements. Urban sprawl will be avoided by following logical geographic boundaries. Duplication of efforts will be avoided or eliminated by the proper assignment of duties and responsibilities to either the local agency - Rancho Mirage - or the agency most adept at providing needed services. D.7 The social and economic interdependence and interaction between the sphere of influence of an agency and other surrounding or contiguous spheres, as well as within the agency's own is in question. These matters are difficult to assess in precise terms. Some of the country clubs within the Rancho Mirage sphere are independent in their social interaction, but their members are highly involved in Valleywide activities. Economic interaction is also difficult to assess. The retired segment of Rancho Mirage, for the most part, is economically self-sufficient.. They do, however, support Valleywide activities, shopping areas and fund raising projects. In our affluent society, geographic boundaries do not necessarily limit social interaction of individuals. Distance, per se, income level , personal interests, plus other criteria, affect the social interaction and interphasing of people. The publics lying within the present boundaries of the City of Rancho Mirage are definitely involved in social and economic activities within the City. . From all indications, these same publics, in varying degrees, are also Supplementary Report #1 6, involved in the social and economic activities of the area comprising the sphere of influence of Rancho Mirage. The City of Rancho Mirage has completed a comprehensive General Develop- ment Planning effort. The General Plan contains three basic sections: Inventory of existing conditions, General Plan, including State mandated elements and, finally, an implementation document. This third section contains data which will enable developers and property owners to institute programs for the use of the land lying within the Rancho Mirage sphere of influence as proposed. The implementation document will project not only private develop- ment criteria, but concommitant services which would be required of all agencies, public and private, which serve Rancho Mirage. A systematic capital improvement program was instituted and updated at least yearly. Planned developments under this program are "interlocked" thereby allowing for a more systematic pre- planning effort by utility companies, sewer, flood control , streets and highways, open space, schools and similar functions. Non-capital or service deoartments such as: Law Enforcement, Fire, Code Enforcement, Planning and other inhouse departments could project staff needs which would result in more accurate budget predictions than are now secured under the existing system. Concurrent with these efforts, the City of Rancho Mirage, as prime mover, will produce estimates of increased assessed valuation and population trends which will enable all servicing. agencies; i .e. , County, School District, Utilities, to forecast revenue increases from all sources. This data enables the above jurisdictions to forecast deficits and surpluses for budget and tax setting purposes. The cost benefit ratio theory can be more justly applied now that this has been completed. It is the opinion of the City of Rancho Mirage that the sphere of influence, as proposed, is logical and in keeping with the guidelines as set forth by LAFCO and the State. It is also the considered opinion of the City Council that the program now under way to plan the development of the land within the sphere of influence of Rancho Mirage will produce a truly unique area which will benefit all agencies providing services within the boundaries as mentioned herein. A point may be raised that other jurisdictions could possibly produce a program which would result in the same ends. Our answer is that to date they have had the opportunity but have not met the challenge. Your favorable consideration and approval of the sphere of influence, as set forth, is requested. Very truly yours, William J. 2robert City Manager J City of RANCHO MIRAG E 69.825 HIGHWAY 1.11 RANCHOMIRAGE CALIFORNIA92270 TELEPHONE (714)328.8871 December '30, 1977 Mr. Wayne B. Curren Ass't Executive Officer Local Agency Formation Commission 4080 Lemon Street, 12th Floor Riverside, cA Re: Supplementary Report #2 Special Considerations Relative to Consideration of Sphere of Influence Boundaries In response to your request for information that may be useful to the Local rRenCy. Fornatio:l � ,,.,.i,sion, tn,e foil will_ � v y is be:inG s;:bmittea. This information was originally submitted during the 1973-74 Sphere of Influence Hearings; however, since most of the statements and observa- tions are somewhat current, we felt they may be of value to the Commission. The points addressed are as follows: 1 . Historical Review 2. Existing Districts 3. Rancho Mirage Growth Corridor 4. Rancho Mirage Positive Action Program 5. Capacity to Service the Area The rationale on which the original Rancho Mirage report was based has not changed. The proposed Sphere of Influence of Rancho Mirage is based on sound planning, service capabilities and fiscal responsibility which meets or exceeds the requirements containe 1n overnment o e Section 54774. Sincerely, W1 I iiamJ O� Ob' t. ' City Manager Presentation to LAFCO, 1973-74 CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT #2 DESERT AREA CITIES SPHERE OF INFLUENCE STUDY SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS INTRODUCTION The City of Rancho Mirage has developed a realistic program which provides for the systematic development and annexation of the land contained within the Rancho Mirage Sphere. The ecology of the desert and eventual lifestyle of future inhabitants has been the underlying factor in promulgating the General Plan. The prime interest of the City has been its people and its land. The primary considerations have been: 1. The historical and logical development and growth pattern of the area as it relates to the existing developments in the City. 2. The financially feasible extension of municipal services to the Sphere of Influence both prior to and after annexation to the City. (ie: F;r:derground 1�eiSity iDistrict, 1 firC Service, f,Clla Street Patterns. ) 3. Provisions for property owners and developers to present PUD's (Planned Unit Developments) which will enhance the desert life- style while providing them with a reasonable economic return. The General Plan of the City of Rancho Mirage has been completed. Innova- tive thinking has been the watchword of this Plan. Such features as neighborhood community centers for limited shopping, visual screening of parking lots , PUD design controls, pre-planning of utilities for all future development, the Big Horn Sheep Preserve, desert building standards for energy conservation and numer- ous other innovations- have been built into the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance. Particular attention has been paid to critical services such as fire, streets and design compatibility. These are logical and needed supplements to the State requirements relative to the systematic development of cities. I HISTORICAL REVIEW The historical background of Rancho Mirage is clearly set forth in the paper titled Historical Review which is attached. This paper was proposed in 1973 and is contained in LAFCO files of the previous "Sphere" hearing. 2. This material was reviewed by a qualified historian, Dr. Doyce B. Nunis, Jr. , Professor of History, University of Southern California. Dr. Nunis has personally visited the area many tines. As the City's Historical Consultant his opinion on the "Bob Hope dividing line" theory is presented in the Historical Review. Dr. Nunis concluded that, based on the voluminous evidence presented, the historical Sphere of Rancho Mirage extended a considerable distance to the East of Bob Hope Drive. The facts are quite to the contrary - The Rancho Mirage sphere is and has contained the area North of the Whitewater - East of Bob Hope Drive. II EXISTING DISTRICTS Special Districts, School Districts, Postal Delivery Zones and other similar fictitious man-made entities are merely arguments for pleading purposes. Schools. Rancho Mirage is represented in two school districts - Palm Springs and Desert Sands. If any arrangement would bring the City and the Desert Sands District to a more compatible working arrangement, it would be the inclusion of more of the City in the district. School districts are separ- ate lv-F'rnmen� -ies as!d in many ca e_s in California, the CitY L._=:Uc:'y a!!ci school boundary are not coterminous. Post Office. Postal zones are not set by City boundaries - they are set by tfP miles to travel from the Post Office to the consumer. A recent incorpora- tion attempt in San Diego County contained three post offices and different zip codes. The communities of Solona Beach - Encinitas and Leucadia were told by postal authorities that their mail would be delivered regardless of the city designation. While in Washington, D.C. on several matters of City concern, the Rancho Mirage City Manager confirmed the point with Mr. David Reedy, Facilities Director for the Postmaster General 's Office. Streets and Highways. The traffic circulation plan for the Rancho Mirage area and the Coachella Valley in general is one of the most critical planning problems facing us today. It is contended that County street maintenance func- tions are divided by Bob Hope Drive. This is true. However, this is an arbi.- trary man-made decision subject to adjustment as is necessary. A case in point is the recent realignment of the operating divisions of Cal Trans. (California Department of Transportation - formerly Division of Highways. ) District 8 is headquartered in San Bernardino; District 11 is headquartered in San Diego. The dividing line was the center of Palm Desert. Shortly after the Palm Desert in- corporation, the District 11 boundary was moved east to the city limit of Palm Desert and Indian Wells. The recommended sphere of Palm Desert on the east, Washington Street, would violate the district concept which they advance as being critacal to the establishment of Bob Hope Drive .boundary between Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert. It is designed so that Rancho Mirage will have all of Bob Hope Drive and Monterey Road in the sphere so that a coordinated improvement and maintenance program can be established. I 3: The splitting of streets has been recognized by the LAFCO of Santa Clara County as a poor dividing line between cities. Practitioners of government, law enforcement agencies, fire departments and most other services reflect the anti- quated planning of splitting streets for whatever purpose. A Resolution passed by the Santa Clara LAFCO reads in part: 'ANNEXATION OF STREETS" From Resolution 69-19 of the Santa Clara County LAFCO: "Divided jurisdiction over streets creates law enforcement liability and maintenance problems for cities and the County. To minimize these problems . . . annexations should be planned to avoid using streets as boundaries whenever possible." "When streets are used as boundary for an annexation, the annexation proposal shall be designed to include a continuous section of roadway of sufficient length to efficiently maintain and police the street by a single jurisdiction" Therefore, street maintenance districts which have been established to serve an area can be changed. The street itself is the important factor. Both sides of Bob Hope Drive are within the City of Rancho Mirage to a point. The entire length of Bob Hope Drive should be in the Citv of Rancho Mirage (after annexation). rvtnnr.Prey knai north of the White water is Also partia? ly i^ the laity of Rancho Mirage and the County. This likewise should be an integral part of the total circulation pattern as proposed in the Rancho Mirage General Plan. (See affirmative action programs. ) Miscellaneous. Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District has been men- tioned. The facts are that Palm Desert requested Rancho Mirage to join them in withdrawing from the District. Why would Palm Desert cite the inclusion of this function when in fact they are trying to de-annex from the District? Another fallacy perhaps? Federal Census tracts are so vague that the argument is hardly worth mention- ing. Census tracts are changed every 10 years to meet existing conditions. Annexations are adjusted to include the updating of tracts. This is common know- ledge. Ergo - argument fails. III RANCHO MIRAGE GROWTH CORRIDOR The historical growth pattern of the area within the proposed Sphere of Influence of Rancho Mirage has not been in a north-south pattern. The pattern has developed from the alluvial fans (coves) which extend at right angles to the mountains on each side of the Valley. Development has not followed the section lines in a manner similar to the street pattern. North and South. The Palm Desert sphere proposal , Page 6 - last paragraph, advances the state- ment that Palm Desert is developing towards recreational facilities. I _ - 4. COMPARISON OF GENERAL PLAN PROJECTED DENSITIES .1OB HOPE DRIVE TO PORTOLA AVENUE CORRIDOR WHITEWATER TO INTERSTATE-10 DENSITY PROJECTED UNITS PER ACRE 3.0 PEOPLE POPULATION JURISDICTION MAXIMUM MINIMUM PER UNIT MAXIMUM MINIMUM RANCHO MIRAGE 13,000 INTERIM GENERAL PLAN 4,336 - 0 - 3.0 - 0 - (NOVEMBER 174) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE COVE COMMUNITIES 12,392 - 0 - 3.0 37,200 - 0 - CENERAL PLAN (DECEMBER ' 73) PALM DESERT 23,330 3.0 69,990 PRELIMINARY LAND USE PLAN 13,870 3.0 41 ,610 (NOVEMBER 11 '74) Page 7 states that this low-density trend is compatible with the Rancho Mirage plan of the area north of the Whitewater. If so, this is commendable. The pro- posed General Plan of Palm Desert doesn't seem to verify this point. Densities of 5 to 7 dwelling units per acre and 7-18 dw/ac are not consistent with the Cove Community General Plan or the prior statement of Palm Desert regarding low density. The preliminary General Plan of Palm Desert indicates low density as 3-5 dw/ac. The Sphere of Influence as proposed by Palm Desert and concurred with by the LAFCO staff would from a practical point of view, restrict the growth pattern of Rancho Mirage to two sections west of Bob Hope Drive. This is partially due to the pending incorporation of Cathedral City but more importantly, Indian-held land is not subject to annexation without approval of the Tribal Council and the Bureau of.Indian Affairs. This point was researched in Washington with Mr. Charles O'Connell , Legal Aid to the Solicitor for Indian Affairs. Exhibit III-B indicates this point. This "boxing in" of the Rancho Mirage growth pattern negates the criteria for setting spheres of influence to accomplish the systematic organized development of cities. l 5. . The growth corridor as proposed by Rancho Mirage will continue the development of installations similar to those existing in Rancho Mirage. These would be di- rectly adjacent to the historic sphere of Rancho Mirage to the east of Bob Hope Drive. Therefore, to limit the growth corridor of Rancho Mirage would seem to be in effect limiting the CitY's right to expand in the area most compatible with the existing city and its historical past. A policy statement taken from the "Guidelines" as approved by Santa Clara County LAFCO states that proposals for annexations most likely to be approved "shall avoid dividing an existing identifiable community, commercial district, or other area having social or economic homogeneity." This rationale would also seem to apply to the setting of spheres of influence. The Guidelines further state that: "The boundary resulting from annexation must not create areas difficult to serve. The proposed annexation must result in a logical and reasonable expansion of the annexing city." IV RANCHO MIRAGE POSITIVE ACTION PROGRAMS Since incorporation r August of 1973, the City of Rancho Mirage has embarked on numerous programs. These have been of two types. Local in-house administra- tive programs concerned with the on-going municipal operations. The other area of investigation has been concerned with the long-range projects of importance to not only the present Rancho Mirage but the Rancho Mirage of the future. The major efforts in this respect have been; 1. Monterey Road Extension 2. Whitewater Regional Park 3. Big Horn Sheep Preserve 4: Revenue Sharing Formula for Cities 5. City-Wide Underground Utility District 6. Fire Services Items 1, 2, 3 and 4 were of such importance that the City Council directed the City Manager to Washington, D.C. for the purpose of initiating action on these elements. In brief, the trip was successful. Cooperation was received from Senator Tunney's office and staff. Conferences were held with representatives of the Census Bureau, Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, Land and Water Conservation Fund, Army Corps of Engineers, Post Office and Department of Defense. The City also conferred at length with Congressman Pettis on revenue sharing and other matters affecting the Coachella Valley and the Rancho Mirage Sphere. A concrete result of the revenue sharing investigation is that the revenue formula used for the tax effort of cities is being recommended for change. The develop- ment tax levied by Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs .and Palm Desert heretofore was not counted. This was protested by Rancho Mirage. The United States General Account 1 6. Office made a personal call at Rancho Mirage and as a result are recommending that this money now be .counted as a credit to the three cities. The Big Horn Sheep preserve is proceeding on a joint exchange of property between Bureau of Land Management and private owners. The State Conservation Board has appropriated $500,000 to buy land in the original Rancho Mirage Sphere for this purpose. A,, . Chet Haht, Executive 066iceA bon the Witdei6e ConseAva- .ti.on Board, Depatttment o6 Fish and Game, has &equested that the mountains south o6 Rancho Mi age be te6.t out o6 7eei,ty's sphehe as it wiU eventuaC2y be a State Parth. y pne6 en to worth with. the County rtatheA than s ev exat eiti.ea. The extension of Monterey Road was reviewed with enthusiasm by staff members in Washington, D.C. Rancho Mirage is taking the leadership position in this and other projects in developing a rapport with jurisdictions outside of our Valley which is for the benefit of all. Conferences are being scheduled with the Army Corps of Engineers, Cal Trans and others who have expressed an interest in the extension of Monterey Road. Pre- liminary cost figures and a time line have been developed by the County at the request of Rancho Mirage. The most significant project of generdi concern which has been Promoted 'by Rancho Mirage is the development of the Whitewater River as a Regional Park. The details of funding and organization were discussed in conference in Washington, D.C. with Mr. Retsch, Bureau of Outdoor Recreation. The State Park System has been made aware of this project. Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs and the County are presently investigating a federal grant'to develop plans for this project. This was all brought about by the concern of Rancho Mirage for the area within the City and Sphere. The critical service of immediate concern to Rancho Mirage residents and the Rancho Mirage Sphere: is Fire protection. Due to two recent total losses in Rancho Mirage, the City requested that a proposed fire station be constructed closer to the population center of Rancho Mirage on Highway 111 . This was not thought to be in the interest of the County in general ; therefore, the City Council decided to build a fire station and give it to the County. The Fire Station is complete and operational , was dedicated in February, 1976. This is another case in point which demonstrates the ability of Rancho Mirage to formulate viable, pragmatic programs and to then materialize those affirmative actions. The Rancho Mirage Sphere east of Bob Hope is in an area that will benefit directly from this installation. The total investment, exclud- ing equipment, will exceed a quarter of a million dollars. How often do cities bestow such a gift on the County? 7. SERVICE CAPABILITIES The 'City of Rancho Mirage is most capable to service the area within its proposed sphere extending to Portola on the east. This area has, as has been shown, historically been serviced by and identified with Rancho Mirage. The Santa Clara County LAFCO Guideline must again be quoted as a case in point, as their format includes many items which systemize the establishment of spheres and annexations. "The boundary rezutti.ng Srom annexation mub-t not cAeate aneaa dii6ieutt to aeAve." "The puopoeed annexation must reeuZt .in a tog.icat and neadonabte expansion o/a the annexing city." llith this point in mind, the servicing of the area is a matter of scheduling and coordination. Present service in Rancho Mirage is concerned with normal municipal operations. This would be extended to the Sphere of Influence as the area is annexed to Rancho Mirage. Emphasis would be directed toward those services which would have a long- range effect on the area. Examples are: Planning and Development Traffic Circulation Blow Sand Prevention Fire Control Desert Building Standards Considerable work has been done by the City of Rancho Mirage on many of these projects. The original Rancho Mirage Sphere report speaks in detail to the more mundane services which are a part of normal municipal operations and pose no particular problems. Suffice to say, that without making a federal case out of.these municipal functions, Rancho Mirage is geared to provide whatever is needed in this field. Financially, the City is fortunate in accumulating over $450,000 surplus during its first year of operations. Rancho Mirage is operated on sound business principles with a minimum of permanent staff. Consultants on contractual arrange- ments are utilized wherever possible. This negates the need for a large full- time staff. Private enterprise has the expertise and manpower to accomplish designated tasks on call. Government cannot be all things to all people. Mention has been made of the Clancy Lane Street closure. The Clancy Lane issue was. a direct outgrowth of the opening of Monterey Road. Rancho Mirage has investigated making Monterey Road a major highway connecting Highway 74 to Inter- state-10. Prior to a more complete circulation pattern being developed in this portion of Rancho Mirage, Clancy Lane must stay closed due to the narrowness of the street and the rural residential nature of the developments therein. 8. However, it is anticipated that it will someday be reopened to Portola. This street 'pattern would then coincide with the Palm Desert General Plan and allow Rancho Mirage access to the Sand Dune Park on Portola north of the Whitewater. It is unfortunate that Clancy Lane between Monterey Road and Portola was vacated at the request of the owner, Mr. Homme, and approved by the Board of Supervisors. This can, however, be corrected in order to more adequately service the future residents of that area. . CONCLUSION These then are the programs which are in progress at this time. They will all benefit some segment of the Valley. Rancho Mirage is concerned with its Sphere and the big picture. . In summary, the points which have been advanced in the staff report are not historically accurate. The argument that existing districts are of great importance to the deter- mination of a Sphere is also without justification. The Cal Trans situation regarding Palm Desert bears this out. The Rancho Mirage growth corridor has been set years ago by the very develop- ment Palm Desert claims to nernetuate. The Ranrho [Mirage growth and that of the Cove C09n*Wni 'Lies is even highlighted by the Pdlm Ge-ert proposed ,'trcet pattern as shown in their General Plan. The new and yet unnamed streets are at right angles to interstate-10. and Highway 111 . Other streets form a Palm Desert by- pass parallel with Interstate-10. By the nature of the Palm Desert plan, Rancho Mirage will be disadvantaged by the impact of this traffic crunch. The servicing of the Sphere poses problems which can be absorbed by any competent municipal operation. Fiscal problems are not critical under the Rancho Mirage General Plan. The basic philosophy of development between the two cities is different. Rancho Mirage has been and will continue to develop into a City of Communities. The argument of doing what the property owners desire is based on economic advantage as a result of excessive densities. The property owner or speculator is not the proper group to determine the logical extension of cities; LAFCO has this responsibility. Therefore, the Sphere of Rancho Mirage as recommended in the Rancho Mirage Proposal of November 1973 is, in the opinion of Rancho Mirage, still the most logical boundary and in conformance with the dictates of Government Code Section 54774. ��tyRANCH , 1V! /f � � VVV , --r , RAGE of R 69.82S HIGHWAY 11.1 RANCHO MIRAGE CALIFORNIA 9227o TELEPHONE I7 ta1728887t i �. city ham:• SUMMARY I HISTORICAL REVIESQ , CITY OF RF NCHU MIRAGE November, 1974 I The LAFCO Staff Report of October 11, 1974, Section headed, STAFF PROPOSAL, Page 3, Paragraph 2, advances a major premise , 1., nnb Hone Drive has been the dividing line : at hiss . �orica1_-, .;otec between Rancho Mirage and Pal.:. Desert. L "In the Incorporation Feasibility Study Of the Mid-Coachella Valley Study Area presented to LAFCO on December 18, 1968 , and the Staff' s Incorporation Study for Palm Desert dated Aug ust 10 , 1972, both recognized Bob Hope Drive as the logical boundary line between Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert. In addition, Staff recommendations at the time of the incorporation hearings on Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert on September 8, were that the common boundary be Bob Hope Drive. However, affterter further review of our previous studies and considerinq that Bob Hope Drive 5 over the ears been the historical division between the Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert areas, it was decided to recommend this Editor) high- way as the common sphere boundary. " (Underlining by This paper refutes that recent claim. "Bob Hope .Drive" is not the historical boundary between Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert. The statement that "Bob Hope Drive," formerly known as Rio del Sol Road and so indicated on historical maps of record, is the historical dividing line between Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert is a recent promulgation by newcomers and absentee landowners. This arbitrary designation of the dividing line stems from two basic sources: Page 2. November, 1974 Summary: Historical Review City of Rancho Mirage 1) The repeated attempts of various persons to incorporate Palm Desert, beginning in 1966 when the Eisenhower Medical Center selected property for development. 2) The County's decision in 1968 to- use Bob Hope Drive as an arbitrary dividing line between two hypothetical mid-valley cities. The true history of the land is a different story. The people who have owned or occupied the land on both sides of Bob Hope Drive have, since the Pioneer period, always considered . their holdings as being an integral part of Rancho Mirage. This point is substantiated by early subdivision maps , Chamber of Commerce brochures and similar additional historical data. The early ranches were, in the main, located north and east of the Whitewater River. However, the original "Rancho Mirage" subdivision, dating fr3m 19.3i4, • .. to iu�ed to lit- `Ou'-i nd yi Df the I4hitewater. (It is interesting to note that "Palm Desert" was established as a post World War II development in 1948. ) As these tracts prospered, additional subdivisions to the east of Bob Hope Drive were annexed to and identified with Rancho Mirage. This contiguity resulted in a continuous community of homes both on the east and west of Bob Hope Drive. In the years of 1966, 1970 and 1972, the proponents of incorporation for Palm Desert attempted to include in their boundaries the area north to the Eisenhower Medical Center and property east of Bob hope Drive. These attempts were strenuously resisted by residents of Rancho Mirage who looked upon the area as a part of their community. In 1966 and 1972 the residents of Rancho Mirage prevailed in present- ing persuasive arguments to the members of LAFCO and the accesses in question were not included in the proposed incorporation of Palm Desert. The incorporation attempt of 1970 was defeated at the polls. At the October 26/66 LAFCO meeting (see LAFCO Minutes of 10-26-66 attached) Mr. George Berkey, former Supervisor of Riverside County, was most positive in his statement that Portola should be the dividing line between Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert. E Page 3. November, 1974 Summary: Historical Review City of Rancho Mirage The eventual merging of the "Ranchos" north of the Whitewater with the residential and business area south of the "river" was due to the fact that at one time there was only one crossing of the deep barrier of the whitewater Channel in this area which was at "Rio del Sol. " Hence, the ranchers and growers east and west of Bob Hope Drive drove or rode to "Rancho Mirage" for mail and social events. A further justification as to "Ule 1L1Jll,tl� ut r8.^O7:i � .•- the area east of Bob Hope Drive as being a part of Rancho Mirage is that the Board of Supervisors of Riverside County included in the boundaries of the City of Rancho Mirage the area east of Bob Hope, both north and south of the Whitewater. This actionhardly supports the rationale as to the authenticity of the histori- cal fiction - Rancho Mirage West of Bob Hope Drive Palm Desert - East. TRAFFIC CIRCULATION PROTECTS: The development of Rio del Sol Road (historical name) , now known as Bob Hope Drive, is an interesting saga of early transpor- tation patterns in the desert. This access by which the ranchers crossed the Whitewater is an intimate part of the Rancho Mirage story. The ranchers cut the original crossing through the Whitewater with a "Fresno" and mules. Citizens of Rancho Mirage and Thousand Palms were instrumental in leading the effort to extend Rio del Sol (Bob Hope Drive) north to what is now Interstate - 10. During more recent years, Rancho Mirage boosters were instrumental in securing the bridge which now spans the Whitewater on Bob Hope Drive. This is now the only "all weather" crossing between Palm Springs and Indio. This crossing continues to be the main gateway to the Rancho Mirage Sphere both west and east of Bob Hope Drive. I ' 1 � • a Page 4 . November, 1974 Summary: Historical Review City of Rancho Mirage Similar to the opening of Rio del Sol, the extension of Country Club Drive to the east was a Rancho Mirage project. This was (and is) the only short cut to Indio north of the Whitewater. Businessmen in Rancho Mirage and members of Thunderbird Country Club (located in Rancho Mirage) who had real forces t- acqui-I estate holdings east vi Bub HOPe Drove Jvineu ivi� co the necessary funds and rights-of-way to permit the opening of Country Club Drive . Thus, with the completion of this improvement, the influence of Rancho Mirage extended farther east of Bob Hope Drive into a vast area of natural desert. To support the position taken in this brief summary statement, two exhibits are presented. Exhibit No. I contains an historical account of the development of Rancho Mirage, with particular attention to the boundary question. Exhibit No. II presents the dAC.IffiEiatZiy @JidE n.^.C. arranged in cat�gurics for Easy r2erC:1f:P, on which the historical narrative is based. The narrative and documentary evidence clearly refutes the fallacy that Bob Hope Drive is the historical dividing line between the City of Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert. i, r SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA QUARTERLY The Publication of the Historical Society of Southern California Department of History University of Southern California, Los Angeles 90007 DOYCE B. NUNI3, JR Editor D'OVei?hP_r 11, 1974 Mr. 1 illian J. Probert City Manager City Ftail Rancho Miraae, California } Dear ►4r. Probert: After .a careful study of the historical narrative which focuses on the cuestion of the eastern boundary of the City of Rancho 'tirade and the supporting exhibit of documentary evidence on which that narrative has been written, I have come to the resolute conclu.=.-ion that any effort to establish that boundary at Bob Rope Drive is with- out foundation and is inaccurate. ^he ex: raordirary documentary evidence drawn from public records, newspaners, and intervie-as which has been -a,sad, conclusively indit*ates that su,-n wn n not tte any point in the history of the development of the city and its near environs . Exhibits Nos. 1 and 2 .establish clearly the historical record . That factual record, in mv. professional opinion, settles the matter. The weight of documentary evidence Ooes not support the vie4. that Poi; ]lope Drive (formerly P.io del Sol) was ever considered either in custopi or in fact as the eastern boundary of Rancho "liraae. Sinc .rely yours, �s Doyce B. Nunis, Jr. Professor of Histcry I) i i I • I i Royce B. t;uni.s. Jr. , Professor of IEistorv, ►Jniversity of. Southern Californir neorees: B.A. (1947) , UCLA; M.S. in Rd. (1950) , !,..rd. (1952) , Ph.D.. (in }iistory, 1958) , USC. Author of 14 books; co-author 3 boo?cs; 44 articles in historical journals or collected works, 1960-present; over a 100 hock reviews. Editor since 1962: Southern California Quarterly, the publication of the Historical Society o� �uthern California. Awardsand Honors: Grants from.. the Del Amo Foundation, 1956; Henry E. Huntington Library, 1960; Guggenhein Fellow, 1963-1954; American Philosophical Society, 1969- At-yards of Merit from the A-merican Associaticr for State and Local History in 1962, 1965, 1974 , Awards of Merit from the Los Angeles Corral of Festerners, 1.971, and the Historical Society of Southern California, 1472; papal Cormendation from Pope Paul VI: "In Recognition of Pis Cutstandincr Contributions to the Catholic Historical Interests of California, " 1970. Professional Appointments: Member, Library Ccrnittee, California ?'_i_storical Society; Documents Committee, society for the history Of Techno- logy; Documents Survev CO^''.ittee, Anerican Soci.^_ty for 7,-gal History; Advisor Board, Amigos del Antano, Santa Ana, Calif. ; Board of Directors, Historical Society of Southern Califorria: .,�y. .�: rive: :�::r T�,-,.r prC52 @.:t, T+oar.: v.`- i�ilc'�.:_�s, .:_1 .,. ._ - Library; vice Chairnan, ?I; story Tear., Los Angeles tricentennial Committee. Consultantships: California State Department of Mental Y1r7ier.e, 196,2.-1966; Henry E. Huntington Library, 1965-1969; California State De- Parrment of Parks and Beaches, 1970; Commi.r-sion :14 torian, El Pueblo de Los Angeles , 1971-present; Research Associate, Los Angeles County Museum Of natural Fistory, 1972.-rresent; Coronet Instructional Films, 1970, 1973-1974; Universil.- Studics - Editorial Boards: T31c Historian, 1954-1958; American Bibliographical Center, _Ristorian, 1965-1967 ; Journal of San Diego Yi.storv, 1971•-irenent: John Charles FremOr.i ?�lners, Uni�•ersty o= Illirois Press . Historical Advisor on the publication of na.nuscri.pts: university of Illinoi Press, Huntington :.ibrary, Chilton Dress, American ?'est Publishing Company, University of Texas Press, rowell-Taorth Publishers, The Talisman Press, etc. Columnist: Occasional boo}: review column for Westirayr. Recent Appointments: Historical Consultant, City of Rancho '.Iirarye. i k ; Er THE SPA CITY �$q- DZ CITYOF 1963 DESERT HOT SPRINGS January 4, 1978 County of Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission 4080 Lemon Street Riverside, Ca 92501 Attention: Wayne B. Curren Dear Mr. Curren: The Planning Department feels, after reviewing our sphere of influence, that the present periphery is adequate and satisfies our City' s needs, consequently, a change in boundaries at this time, would be unrealistic. If you have any additional questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to call or correspond. Since ly, 1 ROGE DERDA Ping Staff RD:sg 11.711 WEST DRIVE TELEPHONE 1714) 329-6411 DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240 � � F" i • J v` V� NAN EN JPd M/(I Pe t) Po a !e i t9 I Ie r6 I rS ,gp ! I—Pe � Pw P? X n I J17,0 O(/JANDMSMdM )! /e THOUSAND PALMS 4° ""'�� aan•' '"^'^"- Az 1. 45 ?/ YP Zi Pi /9 �p1+' {:au:P: tr is N .g 43 P/ rl r' 011 m 9 d 'Pl 26 PJ f0 29 1 1d� I) I X 1! .Io M X rf IS B/S - PALM r is ® !J JC ... !P' CUNT/J M I %it e ®�0 ow.vl "• 40'dIC Ares 3 a � .. Dj Y Cc .r it It `V qua 154 S '1- I 1 r! ZI :y '•� m II' PZ ! I! )! M A THERMAL P. L E 56/ t AIRPORT Ate. r � ` re n /PdN A� . 40 111 cord Ps _ F'� A.+, ' I I !! .y !3 z !i it of .v u ,i. / d 4 3 ♦ I w MA ils' ee� lw CITY OFF ftO CALIFORNIA 300 CIVIC CENTER MALL • P.O.DRAWER 1733 • INDIO,CALIFORNIA 92201 PII•nn(714)347-2351 W.PHILLIP HAWES Cnry MANAGER January 3, 1978 Mr. Robert J. Fitch Executive Officer County of Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission County Administrative Center 4080 Lemon Street, 12th Floor Riverside, California 92501 Dear Mr. Fitch: This letter and report is in response to a letter of November 22, 1977 by Mr. Wayne B. Curren, Assistant Executive Officer, requesting comments and data regarding possible adjustments in the City's Sphere of I^rl4C^C th�r mom„ do Acciranla, The City Council , at its meeting of December 21 , 1977, adopted a proposed change in Indio's Sphere of Influence. The attached report describes the possible sphere including the proposed adjustment. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. We hope that the enclosed information is helpful , and we look forward to meeting with all those concerned in order to formulate the most desirable Sphere of Influence boundary. It seems appropriate to consider Indio's sphere not only in light of the spheres of Indian Wells and Palm Desert, but also with regards to the possible future incorporation of La Quinta and the actions and policies governing County planning as major factors to be considered by all involved. If there are any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to meeting with all those involved. Respectfully yours, a, mond M. Rind�' ha �Iayor RMR/PTK/bw, Attachment City Coundl Minutes Page 9 pecember 21. 1977 S. REPORT ON FEDERAL INSURANCE ADgNISTRATION FLOOD STUDY OF INDIO. _ 11r. Northrup advised that the Federal Insurance Program has contracted with the firm of Toups Corporation for a definitive study of the Indio/Coachella area, as well as other urban areas in the County. They have completed their study and their findings have a definite and important impact on Indio. He presented a map illustrating a major flood-prone area that would be caused by a break in the Whitewater Storm Channel south of Avenue 46 on the west side of Indio. The consequence of having this map approved by FIA would be that all Federally-insured ldans for residential and commercial buildings would be prohibited within the 100 year flood plain if (1) the City does not participate in the program; (2) the structures arenot built above the pro- ted flood waters (residential) or flood proofed (commercial); plus the r property owenrs has to take out flood insurance (for $50,000 house, the cost would be $110 per year). Coachella Valley County Hater District has been contacted and they advise that the Board of Directors agreed to correct the weak spot in the storm channel at Avenue 46 before the December 31, 197B deadline. This proposal has to to approved by Toups and FIA in order to relieve the cities of Indio and Coachella of the liability of the Federal Insurance Act. council concurred in'.-the need for keeping bn top of this matter. 9. STATUS REPORT ON FILING AMENDED INDIO SPHERE OF INFLUENCE HTTH LAFCO. ►L-. Norihr-= edvised the Council's decision at the Council meeting of November 16, 1977 needs to oe r,iarified reoardina La Quint., Lountry C1uh and Wells' Sphere of Influence. Councilman Reed then delineated the proposed Sphere of Influence for the City of Indio which eliminated La Quinta Country Club and Incorporated Indian dells Village and Palm Desert Country Club. Following a brief dicrucsion regarding the advantaae to eliminating the Indian hells Villaae and trying to keep the intersection of Washington and Highway 111 , the follo:n ng Option was'made by Councilwoman Zokosky and seconded by Councilman Harlow Approving the Sphere of Influence Boundary: Easterly boundary to remain the same. Southerly boundary - Avenue 51 to extend westerly to the centerline of Washington; thence northerly along the centerline of Washington to • Avenue 48; thence westerly along Avenue 4B to a point even with the eastern boundary of Indian Wells; then northerly along that line until it intersects with Washinton Street then along the centerline of Wash- ington to its intersection with Avenue 44; then westerly to the west boundary of Palm Desert Country Club thence northerly parallel with Washington Street to Avenue 38, easterly to the eastern boundary. • The following resolution was adopted approving the Sphere of influence: RESOLUTION NO. 299i KRESOLUTAPPROVING ION SAIDF THE CITY'SITY SPHERENOFL OF THE INFLUENCEITY OF IDIO,FORsUBIiISSIONAT CALIFORNIA, THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION. Passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Harlow, Hernandez. Reed. Zokosky. Mayor Rinderhagen HOES: None ABSENT: None 1 City of Indio IMDIO'S SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AND POSSIBLE BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS This report is in response to a request by the Local Agency Formation Commission for any information or justification for boundary changes in the City's Sphere of Influence. .The request for comment was the result of the Commission's desire to review the spheres of influence assigned to all cities in the desert area of the Coachella Valley. BACKGROUND: At its December 21, 1977 meeting, the City Council adopted a proposed Sphere of Influence for the City of Indio. Refer to Exhibit A for a map of the proposed sphere including possible adjustments. In general, the proposed sphere is a result of discussions with City of Indian Wells staff and the consideration of many factors desirable to the Local Agency FormB-tion Commission in determining spheres of influence, i.e. eliminating unnecessary variations in boundaries; avoid splitting of major developments (La Quinta Country Club, Palm Desert Country Club) ; meet existing or proposed spheres of influence where a logical break seems to be desirable; and facilitate the logical extension of the City's influence in planning matters (growth management, extension of public facilities, etc. ). The Proposed Adjustment. As adopted by the City Council, the proposed Change in the City's Sphere of Influence includes the area described below: Southerly boundary - Avenue 51 to extend westerly to the Centerline of Washington; thence northerly along the centerline of Washington to Avenue 4S: thence westerly along Asa^ C q0. to a point even wltn the eastern undary ^f T.,Crar. we115, then northerly along that line until it intersects with Washington Street then along the centerline of Washington to its intersection with Avenue 44; then westerly to the west boundary of Palm Desert Country Club thence northerly parallel with Washington Street to Avenue 38 easterly to the easterly boundary. The proposed adjustment adds a little less than seven square miles to the City's existing sphere boundary adopted by the Local Agency Formation Commission on April 17, 1974. Nei hbo�•ina Jurisdictions. Any evaluation of spheres of influence must take into consideration formal and past agreements and resolutions established by all those involved. , On November 3, 1977, the City of Indian Wells passed Resolution No. 77-69 which outlined that city's position and boundary.for submittal to the LAFCO. See Exhibit B for a copy of the resolution and map. As a result of a joint study session between the Indio and Coachella City Councils on April 15, 1974, a mutually acceptable sphere of influence boundary was established, (refer to Exhibit C). The Commission (LAFCO) formally adopted the sphere of influence presented, incorporating this agreement as part of the City's sphere on April 17, 1974 (Exhibit A). FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED IN OETERMINiNG SPHERES OF INFLUENCE: -The following is a discussion of factors relevant to establishing the City's Sphere of Influence. A. Maximum Possible Service Area of the Agency. The present City limits extend as far west as about a quarter mile east of Jefferson Street. All areas of the City are assured of the finest urban services available. Future annexations have been actuated by property owners as far west as Jefferson Street fronting Highway 111. 8. Ran a of services of the Agency. The City of Indio presently provides many o the typical urban services provided by incorporated municipalities. Such services include: Fire, Police, Public Works, City Planning, City Management and Water. Because of the City's location in Riverside County and the location of numerous governmental services (Federal, State and County), the City either contracts with other agencies and districts or assumes adequate provision of necessary services and facilities by other agencies. C. Pro ected Future Population, The projected population of Indio proper is 2,000 - 25,00E in 1980; 30,00E 35,000 in 199E-95. The 197E Indio popula- tion was 14,459. According to the Special Census, the City's 1976 population was 19,045 (19,100 State Department of Finance population). The projected population for the existing Sphere of Influence is: 30,900 - 35,200 in 1980 and 43,500 - 52,000 in 1990-95. The 1970 population of the area was between 21,000 - 22,000. Besides the City of Indio, the major development i-iithin the sphere was within the Westward Ho and Bermuda Dunes Country Clubs. The proposed addition to Indio's Sphere of Influence would involve only one major development. In 1970, the population of Palm Desert Country Club was approximately 1 ,595 persons within 1205 dwelling units. If not included with the City's sphere, this development would become an island of unincor- porated County territory, neither within the spheres of Indian Wells or Palm Desert. p, Tyoe of Development Occurrina or Planned. .F'ost of'the development within the City s sphere has been within the City limits and within the developed urban area. Except for "a existin^ revelpC�era o` •"" • i l 'n% (Bermuda Dunes, Westward Ho and Palm Desert), most of the development occurring in the sphere has been low density residential. Major develop- ments outside of these developments have included low density residential and mobile home parks. a General Plan program which advocates Lit of Indio has initiatedP 9 The y the phasing of growth and development over the Short-Range (5 - 10 years) Plan and the Long-Range (10 - 20 years) Plan. Proposed urban growth goals relate to advocating development that prevents urban sprawl; protects remaining prime agricultural land and maximizes resources, energy, public investment, etc. Scattered new residential development and employment Centers will be discouraged in the City or in the Sphere of Influence as well as the City's Planning Area in its General Plan program. The recycling of land or development of vacant land within the urban area will be encouraged ' especially during the next 5 - 10 years. The City will encourage development within its corporate limits, preferably within the urbanized areas, while Stressing neighborhood concepts and commercial and industrial centers. he City's General Plan proposes that the City of Indio, as well as the entire sphere, develop as a balanced community of residential , commercial, industrial , tourist, recreational , and open space uses. Intensified commercial land uses should be clustered within a central core area and within cluster neighborhoods of the communitv.- Residential uses should be centered around the characteristics of "neighborhood" offering a broadened range of housing choices ranging from low density to high density residential. Industrial uses should be encouraged but in optimum conditions. Development should always remain in the context of providing an optimum envirormnent which includes adequate open space, recreation areas, govern- mental facilities, schools, libraries, etc. All development shall be 'people-oriented." In the same token, the City does not advocate the establishment of major commercial or industrial center whenever the market dictates but rather after adequate marketing and economic analyses have been Conducted. (2) 1 E. Present and Probable Future Needs. Major facilities and services within e City limits are generally more than adequate. With the annexation and development of the area to the west of the City, the upgrading of facilities will probably be needed, i.e. water, sewer, streets, etc. Subsequent upgrading of police and fire services can be initiated by the _City. F. Local Governmental A encies Providin Services. Except where noted, all 0 the agencies below operate within the proposed Sphere of Influence. • City of Indio (within City limits) Fire, Police, Public Works, Water Planning, Building and Mangement. •County of Riverside - Indio Branch Services SElectric Power - Imperial Irrigation District east of Washington; Southern California Edison west of Washington *Water - In service within City limits plus several contracts; CVCWD within County plus private company wells and individual wells. •Sewer - Valley Sanitary District generally within the City; septic tanks elsewhere. ' •Gas - Southern California Gas Company *Schools - Desert Sands Unified Schools north of Avenue 48; Coachella Valley Unified Schools south of Avenue 48. *Waste Disposal - Coachella Valley Disposal Service •Coachella Valley County Water District - irrigation, domestic water, stormwater protection and drainage improvements •Iclephone - ucneral Telephcn,. G. Social and Economic Interdeoendence. All areas within the proposed Sphere of n uence are consiaerea hoinogeneous with regards to population character- istics of the present City limits and Sphere of Influence. Populations and area are considered within Indio's market area for housing, commercial , industrial and employment. H. A ricultural Preserves. The only known designated agricultural preserve wit in the proposed Sphere of Influence is a 720 acre area in the northeast corner of the City. As much of the City and urban area is already located on prime agricultural land, the City is attempting, through its General Plan program, to maximize natural resources and particularly prime agri- cultural land. The areas north of the freeway and south of Avenue 48 are largely being proposed for agriculture. No agricultural preserves exist within the proposed additional area, nor are there any known potential preserves for the area. (3) u ' _ �.. fir/'•` 1 J .� ._ �� • . , � - Q� . C �-+J _ < 1 E R+ s3 2 t T v C J7 V Q a w • w � w • a _ =a z" i il,.c l .. . _ � • •„�� _..fir +-- ----� � +-- - ---- lz 7 g�j tCi'!r 1 �' e 77 RESOLUTION NO. 77-69 • A RESOLUTION Or THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDIAH WELLS, CALIFORNIA TRANSMITTING TINC THE LOCAL AGENCY I, ION A MMISSION MAP AND RTOUREVISE THE SPHERE OFINFLU INFLUENCE 'OF THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS WHEREAS, the City of'Indian Wells presently has no sphere Of influence beyond its existing city limits; and WHEREAS, the City of Indian Wells desires a sphere of influence that would be a logical extension of the City;. and WHEREAS, the City of Indian Wells should be entitled to a Sphere of influence as all other cities in the area have been granted them; and ' WHEREAS, the City of Indian Wells needs a corridor of interest extending_ northerly from the present city limits to Interstate Highway Z-10 (as part of the General Plan Circulation and Land Use Elements) ; and WHEREAS, the City of Indian Wells* is known for its quality residential and golf and country club community established by standards equaling and exceeding other jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, the City of Indian Wells would invoke similar standards in and for which a sphere of influence is created; WHEREAS, presently certain lands in the proposed sphere 1• r n nr 44ci1 Avenue and Cast pF coo'sc Street are traversed by City of Indian Wells seweL lines; and . WHEREAS, certain lands across the whitewater Storm Channel due to topography are visible where planned development with respect to use, density and aesthetics are essential to the City of Indian Wells; and 'WHEREAS, certain highway approaches and major intersections represent "front door" approaches to the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Indian wells, California, as follows: 1. That:a revised request is hereby submitted to the LOCAL ACENCY FORtATION COAL%Ilssion as shown by the attached Exhibit "A". This reduced proposal is essentially a one-mile corridor extending northerly from the City and centered upon Eldorado Drive intersecting with Interstate highway 1-10. $. That the land area represented in the sphere of influence is primarily uninhabited which could be developed with golf course type residential developments, including the existing Del Safari Golf Course. 3. That Eldorado Drive shall be developed as a major north-south arterial street from the present City Limits to Interstate tlighway I-10. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of November, 1977, by the following. vote: AYES: Buss, Ball, Pearce, Mayor Chilson l NOES: None PH I R I T R FICA CHILSON, Mayor City of Indian 11e11s, California ATTEST: EANNE WILSON, City Clerk City of Indian Wells, California � e I hereby certify that the foregoing is. a full, true and correct copy of a..Resolution duly passed and adopted by the city Council of the City of Indian Wells, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on. the .3rd day..of .November, 1977 . JEANNE WILSON, Csty Clerk L � 0}� _ ��.—_•r yI- 1�—fir IY -ter 44 a. •",• ••.t. W WE • • • 0 LtJ a. ui en h\.:�+{:'•�i� - A ram-. LL - L1 � � r-^'r� `^ t--c-^�-•7 •1�.... ._ ..� - .! •a O F(W�- I ;.© u_Go Lij 1A 1 V • :•Y aY Yn•Watt. 1• �� is ._:._. i ice ^%: .r✓_:. 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Curren Assistant Executive Officer Local Agency Formation Commission 12th Floor County Administration Center 4080 Lemon Street Riverside , California 92507 RE: Sphere of Influence Dear Mr. Curren : In accordance with your letter of November 22 , 1977 and our telephone conversation of December 30, 1977 , the City of Indian Wells submits the following information : fACTOKS 10 BE CONSIDERED BY THE COMMISSI-ON IN DETERMINING SPHERES OF INFLUENCE (Government Code 54774) (a) The maximum pobaibte aen.vice anea os .the agency baked upon pneaen.t and poeaibee service capab.r.titiea o4 .the agency. The City ' of Indian Wells can serve the physical development of proposed area , as well as a much larger area , in as much as all utilities will become available within the sphere of influence . Utilities regulated by Public Utilities Commission P . U . C . and available for expansion are electricity ( by Southern California Edison Company) and natural gas (by Southern California Gas Com- pany) . Water is furnished by the Coachella Valley County Water District. Sewage disposal is extended by the City of Indian Wells owned sewer mains s stem and sewage treatment is accom- plished by Agreement , dated October 12 , 1976 , with Coachella Valley County Water District (EXHIBIT A) . The City of Indian Wells can provide continued supportive public services to the proposed area through utilization of present contracting ability with the County of Riverside and others . County of Riverside Sheriff Service , fire protection , public health and welfare , etc . For example , the- County Road Commissioner is the City Engineer ( EXHIBIT B ) . The County Fire Department is to man a new fire department facility being constructed at Eldorado Page 2 RE: Sphere of Influence LAFCO Questions Drive and State Highway 111 (EXHIBIT C) . Other services as outlined by typical County of Riverside secured property tax bill are : 1 . County of Riverside 2. City of Indian 'dells 3. Coachella Valley Unified School District 4. Desert Sands Unified School District 5. Coachella Valley Community College 6. Other School Purposes 7. Severe Mental Retardation Program-County 8. Coachella Valley Public Cementary 9. Coachella Valley Recreation and Park 10. Citrus Pest Control 11 . Coachella Valley County Water Storm Water Unit 12. County Structure Fire Protection 13. Indian Wells Sewer Facility District #1 14. Desert Sands Childrens Center 15. PhysicalyHandicaped Program-County 16. County Superintendent of School -Capital Outlay 17 . Coachella Valley Mosquito Abatement 18. Coachella Valley County Water 19 Ccach.- llz VatlFy Racr,;rc.e Conservation 20. City of Indian Wells Sewer Charge City of Indian Wells direct services are planning , building and safety , street sweeping , street construction , maintenance and other municipal public administration functions . Additional contractual services are provided between the City of Indian Wells and others e. g . solid waste disposal by Coachella Valley Disposal Inc . (b ) The )Lange o4 ae)Lvice6 .the agency ia ptoviding on could provide. The above services as depicted in question (a ) can be instituted in the proposed sphere similar to existing City of Indian Wells . It is believed that because of the 10 .years experience that Indian Wells has had since Incorporation in 1967, the present level of service can be maintained and/or expanded in the future . (c) The p)Lojee.ted 5u.tu)Le poputa.tion g)Lowth o5 .the a)Lea. FROM TO Present city limits : 3 ,000 15 ,000 3 units per acre Future city limits : 15 ,000 30 ,000 2. 33 per household 2-3 units per acre Page 3 RE: Sphere of Influence LAFCO Questions (d) The .type o6 development occuhrt.ing on ptanned Got .the anea, .inctud.ing , but not .Z.im.ited to , %e4ident.iaZ, eommeaciat, and .industtia.Z development. The extension of the City of Indian Wells and/or development of a sphere area with golf course type residential with similar density to that of Indian Wells is desirable and practical . The Coachella Valley County Water District advises that reclaimed water from sewage treatment is useful for golf course , open space or green-belt purposes . (A confirming letter will be secured ) . __ .. . Therefore, environmentally the contemplated planning and zoning implementation for the area would be compatible. Attached is an official zoning map ( EXHIBIT D ) for the City of Indian Wells which identifies the primary zoning of residential , hillside ( preserve ) , water course , and highway use-commercial (limited ) . Also , enclosed are City of Indian Wells General Plan-Environmental Impact Report ( EXHIBIT E ) , dated January 1974 and General Plan Open Space and Conservation Elements with maps , dated October 1973 EXHIBIT F . Proposed Indian Wells sphere of influence would be consistent with Cove Community General Plan , ( EXHIBIT G ) , atea December 1972 whicn has been designated very low and low density for the area north of Indian Wells . (e ) The present and pnobabte 6utute zetv.iee needs o6 the anea. The service needs are being met and future needs would be of similar standard or expanded . The administration would be one of additional increment with perhaps reduction of unit costs derived for quantity . ( 6 ) Lecat govetnmentat agencies ptesentZy paov.id.i.ng setv.ices to such area and the ptezent ZeveZ, Lange and adequacy 06 senvices ptov.ided by such existing tocaZ govennmentaZ agencies . Material basically covered in question (b ) above . It is anticipated that low tax rate in Indian Wells would continue in the sphere of influence area if annexed at 5� per hundred . Some consideration has been given to eliminating the property tax entirely since it is essentially a token collection compared to overall City Revenue and with other incorporated and taxing entities . Present level of supportive public service is adequate. (g ) The existence o6 sociaQ and economic .Enteadependenee and i,ntetaction between the anea within the boundaries 06 a focat govetnmentat agency and .the anea which suttounds it and which could be eons.ideted within the agency 's sphere 06 infCuence. Page 4 RE: Sphere of Influence LAFCO Questions Interaction of similar quality development would be obvious and homogeneous socially within the city limits of Indian Wells . It should be pointed out that the area proposed to be added to Indian Wells Sphere would be interacting without the boundry with Palm Desert , Palm Springs , Indio , and San Bernardino/Riverside for shopping and culture stimulus provided as is Coachella Valley rather than by a particular city. The purchasing power and district-wide taxing base generated by the residents of Indian Wells cause other entities and centers to have dependence upon our residents for employment , trade , and financial support. The three major hotels ( Indian Wells , Erawan , and Roadrunner) along with limited commercial presently are not viable competitors for other Coachella Valley centers but serve as a compliment to present residential and golf country clubs . (h) The existence ob agiticutzuna2 preserves in the anea which eoutd be con6ideaed within an agency' s bphea.e o6 inftuence and .the e6jee.t on maintaining .the phyzicak and economic that such neb - h event p �.ntegrt.�ty ob such pnebenveb �.n the nce o a tocaK ovetn- e�.veb ate within a bpene o4 .cnbCue b 9 mental agency. No know agricultural preserves in the projected sphere ; not appli - cable . CONCLUSION : Indian Wells is a neighborhood of quality residences within the Coachella Valley : likewise , regionally there exists a demand and perhaps necessity for continued development and adherence to the standards (even on a small scale as Indian Wells ) . Actually encouraging diversified investment could include the low density quality residences as a beneficial element for the whole region . The necessity for the City of Indian Wells to acquire a sphere of influence beyond . its city limits is further expressed by prior actions the city officials which will serve as an amplification of the intent. 1 . City of Indian Wells vs . City of Palm Desert Case No . Indio 2349`_ (EXHIBIT H ) resulted after zoning and annexation occurred along the Cook Street corridor inconsistent with the Plan . Meeting of the minds now exists between Palm Desert and Indian Wells which would allow Eldorado Drive to be deve- loped as a scenic corridor. 2. Resolution No . 77-69 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Indian Wells , California , transmitting a map and requesting the local Agency Formation Commission to revise the sphere of influence of the City of Indian Wells (EXHIBIT I ) I Page 5 RE: Sphere of Influence LAFCO Questions 3.• Resolution No. 77-70 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Indian Wells establishing a specific plan of right-of-way for Eldorado Drive. (EXHIBIT J ). 4. Resolution No . 77-75 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Indian Wells , California , requesting the County of Riverside to initiate a general plan amendment to the circulation Element. ( EXHIBIT K) S. Resolution No. 77-65 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Indian Wells , California , requesting joint City/County construction of Eldorado Drive . ( EXHIBIT L) 6. Resolution No. 77-66 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Indian Wells , California , recommending compa- tible subdivision standards on potential annexable lands . (EXHIBIT M) ting sewer ain 7. across land slocated Sewer Dattnortheast corner rict No. 1 map eofcCook m Indian Street and 44th Avenue. ( EXHIBIT N ) it is b=lieved that the aroposed sphere is a logical extension of the city limits of Indian Wells . Very truly yours , CIT OF INDA�NWELLS PRINCE � . PIERSON City Manager PEP/gt EXHIBITS A through N mailed under separate cover. r F - carr.J < apCe q ..� cC.31 �.�f. :•,r �( i:t'c`.•!+ 'ncr : 14 r "u•./ Al:. % /n, CPwc : , ,�•:�Y' . . V Vt q C- aCsolur•u l t ' - IS p141 345.2831 Ye&9f ISd00 CLUB DRIVE INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA 92260 November 9, 1976 Mr. Raymond R. Rummonds, President Coachella Valley County Water District P. O. Box 1058 Coachella, California 92236 RE: roachella Valley County Water District - City of Indian Wells Sewer Agreement Dear Ray: I am pleased to transmit two executed copies of the sewer agree- ment between the City and the District. You will note on Page 8 an annotation by me for clarification purposes. Your suggested revision .to Paragraph V, Subparagraph 3 , ralatin7 ; to a minimum annual operating expense charge seems acceptable �9. to us, however, it always has been our idea, under federal guidelines, that the City would share in the operating expenses upon the basis of its proportionate flow. Inasmuch as we have received no information regarding flow rates into the reclamation plant from any of its sources, nor have we had any indication of estimated annual operating expenses , certainly we are in no position at this time to consider any definitive minimum annual charge" • In fact, if the proportionate flow method is used in determining annual charges, the minimum annual charge will not come into effect. Please initial the annotation and return a copy of the sewer agreement for our files. Very truly yours, CITY OF INDIAN WELLS FRAM: CHI SON Mayor . Enc. Agreement - Original and One Copy EXHIBIT A EXCERPT OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 4, 1976 DISC USSION RE: AGREEMENT WITH CVCWD FOR SEWER AGREEMENT "Discussion ensued regarding the proposed agreement now in the 14th draft between the City of Indian Wells and the Coachella Valley County Water District Governing the Treatment of Sewage, and the Performance of Maintenance Work, and particularly Paragraph V, Subparagraph 3, Basis of Reimbursement. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Buss and carried that the words "in writing" be added to the amendment clause and further that the Mayor be authorized to execute the sewer agreement and forward the agreement to the Coachella Valley County Water District. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above is a true and correct copy of an excerpt from the City Council Minutes of November 4, 1976. EANIQE WILSON City Clerk Dated: November 10, 1976 i • ACIi_�* COACFii:i,i, . VAi.i.i:Y CITY 017 INDIAN" WELLS itt.D ! - r DISTRICT GOVEPi:ZI:G 1'lIE TFLEAli:ENT Or SES'1AGE., A141) "iiiE PI RiU: :::•� 'UNINTrNANCE WORK. October AC,REEt4Etdi, m ade and entered into this ;THIS12 :tay of by and betMENT the CITY UI' INDIAtd t•IELLS, a nuns::-.;,•11 Corror �`••= _J-lc DIS�RICT , OUPIT'1 (called City) and the COACHELLA VALLEY Cic agency of the State of California (called LiistrL) icL) . RECITALS District is a regional agency with broad responciL-ilities it _-`- ilig ^. s�ric assi of wastewater reclamation which since 1962 hasi�nesysteris�an -� ities within District to obtain modern sanity identified by the Distric� as • has constructed a ne;a regional wastewater treatrier.� plant on o Street in the vicinity of City, o Reclamation Plant No. 10" , and hereinafter referrt;d tunas -'on�r_ iic plant" , assisted in part by Federal and State water q ` grants and, , Residents of City voted general obligatior. bond financing on April l- 1972, ^c for construction of a municipal sanitary sc:aage collection sys. including pump facilities and an interceptor to trs:• porgy v into District' s sel,•;er system ;nd, to a point of en-The general public encics interest and the objectives Con�rolyBoard , aublie including the regional Eater Q' 1yby th(, construct_or. Z_.-- City and Riverside C°unty, •-rc besL s�r.n' use of regional facilities for wastewater reclamation as °?:�s� `° a proliferation of small installations and , - c City is within econonica.11y acceptable SCL.;age try:.;porter -O7 c=s`^ from District' s lantcon is�inlaccordancenwithcrecogr.i_�ed public~'1'=r_-t , City at this p NOW THEREFORE, the parties do agree as follows: I. GENER7�L PLAN OF ArItEE1-iENT J. City .,ill deliver City sewage to Distr. is facilities at a specified point or pointts of entry, and N-:ill pay for the City ' s proportionate share of pumping , treatment , and capital costs. y. District will receive City sewage into District ' s sewerage system at the sPO cified point or points of entry and will guarantee treatment of such sewage.- sewer lines by either City or 3. Duplication of District is to be avoided wherever reasonably ,. rNN Ens,.. Aroc,�otr _l_ "�.S', � S� Fl bs+ �+ •i� !. • SCMEOJn C" • ,n,ruun... �.. u.r. ' uow,c.. fao, and cac party tri u:. to co a,, _ntc With the other tG arrive :it y sutisfactory arranq(ement for joint u.,.c o� sewers in public rights-of-way. . 4 . Pro;a ti:n:: to time City r:.;_y requ•..�t ::e::c= maintcsiance work; from District ;:::c ::il'- reimburse District for t':ork perfor.acd a:.der any such work request. District will Dcrform sewer maintenance work under uor:: r�•nt:•_�ts from City and will bill the cost thereof to City. 5. Both parties to this agreei-.ient acJ:no%'.,Ic-d:2 mutual responsibility for prompt anci CC;` a b I resolution of questions which relate to+ti:e overall subject of -this agreeme:t. II. DEFIhITIOPS For the purpose of this agreement, unless it is evident from the Context that a difftLeac mean)intended, the following definitions : ng,=ill apply.- is 1. City Manacter means the administrative �-I of City appointed by the City`s lcrislative body. 2. City se�:•er- system means those n ;,,:linos, pump stations and appurteaancc,s: c„_:,trLczed . maintained, ar__ --Zratcd �'+ l..r i.; to convey se:-:age to a point of entr; . 3. General Manager means the General i:aragc_-C ic_ Ebgi:beer of District. 4 . District Se::•cr System scans ti:o :c pipelines• , manholes, pu.-„p stations and appnrzenanccs constructed, maintained .and operc;ted by District to collect and convey sewage to District ' s wastewater reclamation facilities. 5. Water Reclamation Plant No. 10 scans the regional wastewater treatment plant built and ov. ed by District, located on site boun;ied on the ::•est by Cook Street and on the south by the t: .ite;:ater River Stormwater Channel. 6. Inihrovcment District No.. 5 Station m2arls the sewage pu:;.pinc; :it atlon kbuil= and owned by District and locate:; on C00% Str":c at the south side of the Whiteuater river Stor::- water Channel. 7. Point of entry means the point of connection o_ sewer owned by or under tire jurisdicticn of oi:c party to this agreement to a sewer or pu;::pi::t1 station owned by or under the juris-dictiG. of the other party to this agreement. EA'NIY. Ata mmoa SCHERMER 8. Foreign discharge means selvage discharge from the City custamer 'Uh.i is try :l :.hilt• .I all Or :.n thrauti h District ':-- :;a-Jur :y::t:c:... .;.i peli::c... tee tic- IL1fJrOv._1i,eat Di::tl").Ct ;'0. 54 I:il:.:�•_..:1tCr .':�::, -I:a Station and- the !:i:Clamation PI.-int . . ra total .City PLL':•iagif flows reccivc:,iby th.: D_; :Jtrici. , for treatment, the quantities Ui dis- charge shall be multiplied by a factor of 1 . 25 which shall be utilized for a period of tree ,cars from the date of this agrecmient. At the ;n-1 Of such -tire the parties shl-11 mui.ut:lly ac;rce on factor to be used for future cf1_1.ucnt discharge after _ :view of practices for the thrcc year period. 9. Fiscal Year means the period between July 1 an the newt succeeding June 30 , inclusive. 10. Proportionate share means the total annual scc:•a::c flow from City divided by the total se:;a e flo: to the Reclamation Plant from all sources fcr the same year. III. T=M OF AGREEME-1 T This agreement shall continue in force so lone as the e ? - mation Plant remains a lawful site for treatment of Citv ' s sewage. IV. FLON DE'TER.MIZ,7ATI0.:' A. Flow Measurements and Computations. 1. - District shall supervise and control all _`lour determination facilities at points of entry anc will determine all flows of sewauje enter: -c- the Plant including that of City. 2. All flow measurenhent data taken and ccm,utations made by the District shall be subject to revie,:r by Citv. District shall presel:vc all flo:r data for a period of not less than one year after the close of the fiscal year for which the same were obtained, such flow record:: will be available to City at any time upon request. 3. All points of entry and all foreign discharges shall ba accounted for in the dozer.ination O`_ the sewage flow discharged by city into District ' s, system. A . City at its own expense will construct, repair replace all equipment necessary to determine the floe of sewage discharged by City into District ' s sewcr system at any future point or points Of entry deemed to require- such monitoring ; whenever the flow at a point of entry or ..t foreign discharge is insufficient to justify a Eawit.. ANDI-MOLT flow measuring device, flow shall be csti..matec: . on a mutually agreeable basis_ Sh O10. C., 1.7701 J . T:IC t4LA.l. mua:;u1'ed and estimatez-, d1:S:Iia:rtJ(: or setruJc into District ':; ::y tcm fran all point.; Of entry and foreign discharge shall J:c consicicrcc: to be the same as that discharacd into the District ' s 11cclamation Plant. V. RL'Ii•IL'URSE?•;E11: 02 01'F RATING EXPLi:SI:S 1. Costs to be Included. Operating expenses shall include all labor, salary, additions for vacation, sic?: leave, social sec::ri t;•, retirement contributions and other friuge beac:fit-- , administrative expense, all materials and all equipment, used directly by District to operate , repair or maintain the Reclamation Plant , the Pumping Station, any other related facilities, and the Plant 's prorate share of furniture , fixtures , automotive equipment and other capital items of a general nature allocated under District 's accounti_g system. 2. Reimbursement of Administrative F. Ge• c!ral Exo•enses Administrative and General E—,ncrscs smith he as, allocated under District 's accountin,.t ryste^ a shall be consistent with Y.h ,•_bn . r_r _ District ' s Improvement Districts and Service <' rr:us_ 3. Basis of Reimbursement. � Citya ., proportionate share of operati::;J c::nc:.ses shall be based on actual use and shall I;car the same ratio to the total operating e:; x:nccs of t;:e Reclamation Plant, Pumping Station , ar.c any related facilities, as the total annual flog:' O= sewage to the Reclamation Plant from ail sources . The parties shall review payments and charges each year from the date hereof and shall by lautual agrcc- ment arrive at a minimum annual charge based or. flows . 4. Level of Reimbursement. Reimburserent of operating expenses to District b:- City shall be payable on the basis of actual costs to District as recorded in }:coping wit dh the Uni- form System of Accounts , including aministration and general expense, and subject to audit within 12 months of the close of each fiscal year . =t income from any sale of reclaimed water for other than public use shall be used in computing City ' s Proportionate share of operation and maintenance coLtL . CA v:6., n:.00AM OLT • A SCMMTTiA :ALTO. CA V:tol �A— 5. Method of Payment. City wil"I })ay servicc c}iargcs J.;cutthl },cE_;Cc? on 1/12t}7 of District 's C.timate of y:'tt:'1.v U(SCYa,ClJ::1 expenses reimbursable by City, subject to year cnc adjustment. G. Year End Adjustment. Within 120 days of the close cf each fiscal ;•�nr, District will provide City i:ith a Summary of its actual operating expenses for the 1 Ccclo'tat10:, 'lain:: , the Pumping Station, and any other related =acilitics , and a statement of City' s proportionate share bases; upon actual flolr records for the fiscal year. Tha summary %•rill report the amount pay: -,lE. .on tl:c Of records of the actual e:cpcases anc �lo:a, arc? the amount paid by' City for service during the iizcal Year involved. Any balance due from CiL'y will be paid within 60 days and any credit duo 1-0 Cite will be deductible by City from subsequent p- marts to District. VI. R:I:i3URSB1MNT OF CAPITAL COSTS 1. Costs 'to be Included. Capital costs shall. include costs of planning , designing, land acquisition, construction arui ag.ement of construction of the Reclaaiatio.i the 'Pumping Station, and any other rcl:t-Cd facili - ties or c:cpansions thereof , contribution_ to t}x Wastewater Capital Reserve Fund and ti:_ incrc-?e.._ai cost Of over Sizing any Of the DiStric" ' .; Se;:P.r Pipe- line interceptors to accoiwmod ate City ;e;; ge floc'Js . 2. Basis of compensation. City shall }gay its share of the not total capital costs by paying annually its proporti(,rlato share of the debt s:erviccs for the I_D. NO- 541 b:a:stcwatcr Pumping Station, Reclamation P1aat IIo. 10, and the incremental costs of oversizing any of ITx-)rovcmc:t District No. 54 sewer pipeline 1niCrCC'",LGr ; to accomrUMOdate City sewage flows and conC:-i!_xitioas to the t•}astewaJt-cr Capital ]reserve Fund. f;uch an:,ual payment shall boar the same ratio to _:1Jch debt service as the total annual flow of S_.2wage from the City bears the total annual flow of sewage to Reclamation Plant I1o. . 10 from all sources . 3. Level of Compensation. (a) It is agreed by the parties hereto that [N:YIN. Aso!4MOLT ' � $CII(q JTTUt ' Mppp.m L.. C�V. •. IAOIO. CA. 9:201 -S- • payments by the City to 1.)*tric:t ::J::I Cal.culaLed by r,I)plying City 's pr.G:)ort.iGu.IL; share to the total CosL l.e;, State and I'acicrai Grants for each shared facility. (b) The depreciation as related to ti,;: l:aster::atcs Capital Reserve Pund shall be caleul;.c;:cd as rcc:uirt�:c: u by the Uniform System of Accounts, :; u as pxc,Libcci by the State Controlelr's Office and tir Reve::L:e Guidelines issued by the State ',later Resources Control Loard. 4. Plethod of Payment. City Will pay to the District its proportionate share of the annual capital cost at ti:e time during each fiscal year the District is required to deposit its interest and bond maturity funds with its paying agent . 5. Year End Adjustment. Within 120 days of the close of each fiscal year District 11ill provide City With a sui::r;,ary of the annual capital costs for the Reclamation Plant, the Pumping Station and other related facilities . The annual suroniiary e1111 shC1J the City'si'rb )prt].O::atC share of capital coS= grli "i7 �yt �. " '1 fiscal car y' using the follo;•:ing fm-mt;ia .r/i.h all quantities„ except the City ' S annual -l:U:i pa\i:.011t , - accumulated from the date the first capital Costs were incurred: "The City' s annual capital costs lriyricat shall equal the total accumulated cai)i _;:1 Cost, multiplied by the ratio of accur::ui.aLed Citv flow to accumulated plant flora, i.',jnus the total of the City' s previous capital cost payments . " Any balance due from the City Will br, paid within GO days and any credit due the City trill be deductible b•: City from subsequent payments for this purpose to the District. The Capital cost payment shall be retroactive to the date first capital costs were incurred. The charges for the poriod prior to June 30 , 197611 shall bo determined by using the first full y: err of flog' data when the same is determined. VII. REI MURSEMENT OF SEWER MAINTENANCE 1. Costs to be Included. Sewer maintenance expenses shall include all costs Eans• A.-a-CRHOIT a•SM ADTICa •an.on0.., L.. CA., 1a010. fa 9)ial _ -6- as describuO in Sections %1-1 and V-2 , and materiel_:: and equi;:n:enL- used directly by District to City' s sewerage collection system. 2. Basis of Compensation. Maintenance work, by District on Cit,-' ,; sourcragc system will be performed solely as authorized by City through issuance of serially numUcred t,ori; except in emergency situations when such work rcrucs_ may be issued after completion of the emergency work. 3. Level of Compensation. Wages, salaries , payroll overheads and equipment =atcs for time actuall spent, and the cost of materials consumed shall be billed to City at co:;t. In addition, Administrative and General Expense tr.il.I be c.Cdcd :t the sane rate used by District for uori; of like ra=`ire . 4. Method of Payment. ent. Payment by City to District for maintenance unc?er t:c=r: requests will be made monthly as bill..od , subjoct 1, 0 ., w_ ._ . mo,.k_Si5 o _T. Close 0, Uic i15ti c:_ VIII. AFFECT I V E D TE This agreement shall be effective as of January 1 , 197G , as to those provisions relating to financial rcimbursemc:a to the District- , for operating expenses but othcrc:-i,e for capital costs as provided in Paragraph VI , sabparagrach 5 . Ix. \oTICc Communications and notices between the parties shall be in writing addressed to and signed by: :OR DISTRICT: General Manager -Coachella Valley Count--YWater District Post Office Box 1053 Coachella, California 92236 FOR CITY: City Manager City of Indian T•lclls 45-300 Club Drive Indian E'ells, California 92260 X. ACCOUNTING The City at its cost may annually audit the boobs and rcco_C..s of the Coachella Valley County Water District for the au_i�oco Ewm%. A:.Ot"mou ' � SG•E•`.JTiEA �7— 1 of reviewing the summary figures or any of the figures provided by the District to the City. XI. AMENDMENT In U3ti�5nG� JJ i Any one ) br more provisions of this agreement may be amended by the parties by mutual consent and such amendment shall not affect the remaining provisions thereof nor require their review. The parties hereby agree to amend this agreement as necessary to conform. to the final revenue -program guidelines as approved.. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their' hands and seals this 12 day of October , 1976 . CITY OF INDIAN WELLS sy- FRANK CHILSON , Mayor AT TES:: J " ;;:xE WiLSUN , Cit« Clerk COACHELLA VALLEY COUNTY WATER DISTRI By �� • u� ATTEST: R MOND RUM I NDS , President OLE J. NOR Secr tary -8- 1 RESOLUTIOt OF THE BO%^9 GF 'OIRECTr%% OF CoACIIELLA VALLEY COU11T4 t::.TER Dl5'iaCT . .2 RESOLUTION H0. 76-190 3 t BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Coach-"l' Vaiieg ! 3 County Water District assv tied in regular meets^g this 12th Jay of O=towr. I4 6 i976; that the President or Vice President and Secretary are hereby ac:larized 7 to execute on behalf of this District the Agreement between the City tr R Indian Wells and this District. governing the treat,flent of sceage and the 9 performance of maintenance work; said-Agreement attached hereto marked to Exhibit "C". 12 I 13 18 ` 1s g 16 P I 17 I 18 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COACHELLA VALLEY r.0un-,Y 41:.TER DISTRICT ; ss. 19 , OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY20 ' �I I, OLE J. NOROLAND, Secretary of the Bcird of Directors 02 Cooc`�Ila 21 Valley County Water District, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a full , i 22 true, and correct copy of Resolution Ito. 76-190 adu,ted by tho Euard of Directors of said District at a regular meeting duly held and convened an the 23. 24 12th day of October, 1976;•at which meeting all members of said Board r:ere 23 present and acting throughout. - 26 Dated this 12th day of October, 1976. 23 Secretary nn tua .,:1 Vat t —`�r 3�1 Water District .nod Vf th. Board of 29 j Directors there-lf- 30 R (SEAL) 31 32 E - 'NESOLUTION NO. 75-27 A RESOLUTION OF TIIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDIAN %'ELLS, CALIFOP.NIA, APPOINTING TIM COUNTY Suf<VEYOR AND ROAD CONIMISS'C)I% OF THE COUNTY OF RIVEIISIoE AS TILE CITY ENGINEER. WHEREAS. the City of Indian Wells has executed a General Services.Agreement with the County of Riverside dated June 3, 19GO glad subsequently extended• by mutual agreement. NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Indian Wells, California, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE as follows: SECTION 1: The County Surveyor and Road Commissioner of the County of Riverside is hereby appointed as the City Engineer of the City of Indian Wells for the purpose of performing those engineering functions which may be requested by the City of Indian Wells. SECTION 2: The County Surveyor and Road Commissioner of the County of Riverside is hereby authorized and requested to designate his staff to approve on his behalf any official city business under his jurisdiction, when it is necessary for him to be absent from his place of work due to illness, official business and vacation or when aeiegation of authority will Lest serve the City of Indian Wells. SECTION 3: The City Manager of the City of Indian Wells will sign work orders or purchase orders issued to the County of Riverside as may become necessary to obtain various studies, work, or materials from the County of Riverside in fulfilling the City Engineer function. SECTION 4: The Citv of Indian Wells reserves the right to engage consulting engineers for any put Pose for which tile City may deem necessary, PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by said City Council this 3rd day of July, 1975. by the following vote: AYES: Buss, Cavanagh, Clark, Mayor Chilson NOES: None ABSENT: Young rr FRANK CUIL.SON Mayor ATTEST: .A N h h; XV I I•sc)v RESOLUTION NO. 75-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING TIIF COUNTY SURVEYOR AND ROAD COMMISSIONER OF THE COUNTY Or RIVERSIDE•' AS THE CITY ENGINEER. WHEREAS, the City of Indian Wells has executed a General . IServices Agreement with the County of Riverside dated June 3, 1968 and subsequently extended. by mutual agreement. NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Indian Wells, California, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE as follows: SECTION 1: The County Surveyor and Road Commissioner of the County of Riverside is hereby appointed as the City Engineer of the City of Indian Wells for the purpose of performing those engineering functions which may be requested by the City of Indian Wells. SECTION 2: The County Surveyor and Road Commissioner of the County of Riverside .is hereby authorized and requested to designate his staff to approve on his behalf any official city business under his jurisdiction, when it is necessary for him to be absent from his place of work due to illness, official business and } . vacation or when delegation of authority will best serve the City of lndi- r& SECTION 3: The City Manager of the City of Indian Wells will sign work orders or purchase orders issued to the County of Riverside as may become necessary to obtain various studies, work, or materials from the County of Riverside in fulfilling the City Engineer function. SECTION 4: The City of Indian Wells reserves the right to engage consulting engineers for any purpose for which the City may deem necessary. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by said City Council this Srd day of July, 1975, by the following vote: AYES: Buss, Cavanagh, Clark, Mayor Chilson NOES: None ABSENT: Young TIWAL510 FRANK C1IILSON Mayor ATTEST: v �,�/ EXHIBIT B � \Y1LSUiv City Clerk , (/• ROBERT J.FITCH •. ":.rZ y,,.^ \ Acting Chief Admin. }. e:•;yi; Officer COUNTY of RIVERSIDE :. WAYNE B. CURREN xac� Acting Ass't. Chief Admin.Officer HAROLD WELLS ASSOC.Admin.Officer —_; October 7, 1977 DAVID F. DIXON VINCENT E. MASON q •�:�..' WILLIAM A. RUEGGER VHILIP W.TRUE Aast.Admin.Officers Mr. Prince E. Pierson City Manager 0'.;i 12 1971 City of Indian Wells 45-300 Club Drive �::f ^ !: `: ' ` `..'`• Indian Wells, California 92260 ..X Dear Mr. RIt� Thank you for your letter of September 8, 1977, outlining your Council's determination on whether or not to endorse a recent four party request to the County Board of Supervisors regarding aerial fire fighting equipment. Please be reassured that the Board's resolution of June 151 resulting from the City of Indian Wells' request for increased fire protection, will be implemented as indicated and that any proposed adjustments. in the existing fire fighting structure of the Cove Communities will be planned in a manner which will not hamper or in C , any way delay the fulfillment of that resolution nor the provision for basic fire fighting needs of the Cove Communities. We can understand your Council's cautious view upon the above mentioned request endorsed by the Cathedral City Fire Protection District and the cities of Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert, in light of the as yet uncompleted obligations on the part of the County to the City of Indian Wells. However, there has been no change in our policies or priorities and we will continue toward our goal which is to assure the provision of basic, adequate fire protection, for the Cove cities as well as through- out the County. Please feel free to contact me if you.have any further question n this matter. Sincerely, Robert j. Fitch County Administrativ officer EXHIBIT C RJF/lli OFFICE ( 7HE CLERK OF 7HE BOARD Ol IAEMASOZS County of Eiverside, State of Caliiarnia 6.2 on motion of supervisor ?3cCandless, seconded by supervisor Younglove aria duly carries:, I^: TIAS OPTj ;r.T D thet the request of the City of In;•ian liells regarding fire protection for the City be approved as follo::s: 3 Counts-owned and rated engine shall be re-assigned to Indian VIells. ^he County agrees to staff and equip a temporary facility, provide by the City. on City lard, contingent upon the City providing a permanent facility within three (3) years. which sI.all be at a standard equal to the type of facilities the Count} builds for its ow-n use. Fur•ds to provide the staffing and equipment shall be apportioned front the County Structural Fire Pate sufficient to meet the projected costs for staff and equipment_ Roll Call resulted as foliotos: Ayes: McCandless, Younglove and Schroeder Noes: Jones Absent: Pecord � 0 1 q cJCs• ,,, "iy, ,� n 1 hereby certify that the foregoing is o full,true and correct copy of on order made and entered on 19_7e_, Book_,,.poge___04�_of Supervisors Minutes. WITNESS my hand and the seal of the Board of Supervisors Doted: DONALD D. SULLIVAN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, (SEA(.I in and for the County of Riverside, State of Culifornia. I _ _ �._-/ .�� �•.i ./AAA ./_ 1-MMLUTION NO. 77-69 E RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA TRANSMITTING A MAP AND REOUESTING THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION TO REVISE THE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE Dt THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS I WHEREAS, the City of Indian Wells presently has no sphere of influence beyond its existing city limits; and WHEREAS, the City of Indian Wells desires a sphere of influence that would be a logical extension of the City; and WHEREAS, the City of Indian Wells should be entitled to a sphere of influence as all other cities in the area have been .granted them; and WHEREAS, the City of Indian wells needs a corridor of interest extending northerly from the present city limits to Interstate Highway I-10 (as part of the General Plan Circulation and Land Use Elements) ; and WHEREAS, the City of Indian Wells is known for its quality residential and golf and country club community established by standards equaling and exceeding other jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, the City of Indian Wells would invoke similar Standards in and for which a sphere of influence is created; WHEREAS, presently certain lands in the proposed sphere lying north of 44th Avenue and east of Cook Street are traversed by City of Indian Wells sewer lines; and WHEREAS, certain lands across the Whitewater Storm Channel due to topography are visible where planned development with respect to use, density and aesthetics are essential to the City of Indian Wells; and WHEREAS, certain highway approaches and major intersections represent "front door" approaches to the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Indian Wells, California, as follows: 1. That a revised request is hereby submitted to the LOCAL AGENCY F0%%1ATION COaMISSION as shown by the • attached Exhibit "A" . This reduced proposal is essentially a one-mile corridor extending northerly from the City and centered upon Eldorado Drive intersecting with Interstate Highway I-10. 2. That the land area represented in the sphere of influence is primarily uninhabited which could be developed with golf course type residential developments, including the existing Del Safari Golf Course. f3. That Eldorado Drive shall be developed as a major f north-south arterial street from the present City ` Limits to Interstate Highway I-10. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of November, 1977, by the following vote: AYES: Buss, Hall, Pearce, Mayor Chilson NOES: None ABSENT: Oliphant I' FRANK CHILSON, Mayor City of Indian Wells, California 1 ATTEST: i EANNE WILSON, City Clerk City of Indian Wells, California l I hereby certify that the foregoing is a full , true and correct. copy of a Resolution duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Indian Wells, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of November, 1977. JEANNE WILSON, City Clerk Resolution No. 77-69 III ••I �-~s• ``'/'� -•_'v_-;vi.rrVw•w-Tir'-�� �r•-y.-1� a Ui LLJ z 0 ,.. i, / i � � • s: tia o O W li 7 -�� c ys>tni+� � ': GIP oil. 37 To � O .( - c �-- ,e,..w,.:=ro— ins` F ..•, � ti�:,i�-�`��i�• .].-.• i `...::�-e .. - �`r C t��.rj. ��,I ''t. 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O ,`�': ( •`='ST-'7•.�--�\\"i�.' %�.'`.'�_• SPHERE O-�/fl.LUE7CE V •/ ., �\• '-`.., `•7 '•, rn` Ill.+_',:I "-: [_.�_-__ tom'- _._ ___—"�ae�..' �._��. -�_'.-..+.--.•.��:a:c�.l�„ - n '� i� (---fit - tee 'i�:I ti ;C •. e. : �•a.�h,..� � "1�'J. .�•• _ .fit of � � ` ����.�.�..- - \1 -_— .. _•r . RESOLUTION NO. 77-70 .A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIIE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS ESTABLIS11ING A SPECIFIC PLAN r. OF RIGIIT-OF-WAY FOR ELDORADO DRIVE. I RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Indian Wells does hereby establish a Specific Plan of Right-of-Way for Eldorado Drive from Fairway Drive to the northerly City Limits line. The easterly line of said Right-of-Way is established at a distance of 33 feet east of the existing easterly line of Section 22, Township 5 South, Range 6 East.. The westerly Ume of said Right-of-Way is hereby established at a distance of 77 feet west of the existing easterly line of Section 22. T 5 SR6 E between Altamira Drive and the northerly City Limits line. PASSED. APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council this 17th day of November, 1977. by the following vote: AYES: Buss, Hall, Oliphant, Pearce NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Chilson If u�o Tow & C - FRANK CIIILSON, Mayor ATTEST: JEAN\ i�LSU,�, City Clerk I hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of a Resolution duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Indian Wells, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 17th day Iof November, 1977. JEANNE WII.SUN, City Clerk JZSOLUTION NO. 77 75 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 'OF INDIAN WELLS. CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO , INITIATE A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE CIRCULA- TION ELEMENT. AREAS, the City of Indian-Wells desires an ultimate traffic corridor from its present city limits to Interstate Highway 10, and WHEREAS, the City has by Resolution No. 77-65 requested the County to participate in a joint City/County extension of Eldorado Drive between 44th Avenue and State Highway 111, and WHEREAS, Local Agency Formation Commission is presently Considering the City's request by Resolution No. 77-69 for a Sphere of Influence along the ultimate extension of Eldorado Drive, and WHEREAS, the County on its General Plan indicates Eldorado Drive as a major Highway, and BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the City request the County of Riverside to initiate an amendment to the Circulation Element of the County's General Plan by adopting Eldoradn Drive • f as an Arterial Highway (110' R/W) from the Indian Wells city limits to Interstate Highway 10 including an interchange therewith. FURTHER, that this request would enhance the Corridor and County of Riverside, Arterial Highway, Standard No. 100 with a right-of-way of 110 feet as compared to the present plan of 100 feet. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on the lst day of December, 1977, by the following vote of the members thereof: AYES: Buss, Hall, Oliphant, Pearce, Mayor Chilson NOES: None ABSENT: None ( ABSTAIN: None FRANK CHILSON, Mayor , ',• ' City Of Indian Wells, California I bereby 'certify that the foregoing is a full, true Id .4m=ect copy of a resolution duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Indian wells, California, at a regular "ting thereof held on the lst day of zecember, 1977. JEANNE WILsON, City Clerk l RESOLUTION NO. 77-75 SESOLUTION NO. 77-65 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF INDIAN WELLS, ULIFORNIA, REQUESTING JOINT CITY COUNTY CONS- TRUCTION OF ELDORADO DRIVE. WHEREAS, the City of Indian Wells Is acquiring a 6 acre Civic venter site located at the North East corner of Eldorado Drive and Highway 111; WHEREAS, the City will acquire all necessary rights-of-way; WHEREAS, the City has agreed to construct a facility for housing of staff and fire fighting vehicles and equipment within the Civic Center site, WHEREAS, the City Is desirous of maximum -•utilisation of the fire station facility, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the City requests the County to participate in the northerly extension of Eldorado Drive between Highway III and 44th Avenue. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on the 20th day of October, 1977, by the following.vote of the members thereof: AYES- Buss. Hall, .:1Aya.^._, PzaPearce. n1fayor Ch[lson '.'. NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None RICHARD BUSS, Vice-Mayor City of Indian Wells, California EST: ) JEANNE 1ti ILSON, City Clerk City of Indian Wells, California I hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of a resolution duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Indian Wells, California, at a regular meeting thereof field on the 20th day of October, 1977. JEANNE WILSON. City Clerk -J=OLUTION NQ 77-66 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL'OF THE CITY . OF =IAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING .COMPATIBLE SUBDIVISION STANDARDS ON POTENTIAL J►NNEXABLE LANDS WHEREAS, the City of Indian Wells is considering annexation a[adjoining City lands, and WHEREAS, the City has sewer lines traversing adjoining lands. and WHEREAS, the City has adopted uniform subdivision and soning standards, and WHEREAS, Tentative Tract #10805 has been filed for approval v th the County; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City requests and recommends to the East Area Planning Council, Riverside County Planning Commission, and Board of Supervisors, to immediately initiate R-1-12000 sq, ft. zoning with 2, 000 sq. ft. minimum dwelling size on property located at the northeast corner of Cook Street and 44th Averuc I and lying between Cook Street, 44th Avenue, and the Whitewater River Flood Control Channel. FURTHER, that these standards shall be applied to any subdivision tract filed on the parcel, including Tentative Tract #10805. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 20th day of October, 1977. r f RIC D Il. BUSS VLce-Mayor ATTEST. /n F`ANNE \ViL$ )N City Clerk thereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Indian Wells at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20dt day of October, 1977. r -'� K: - - G:5.qizr oo 'nnsnm �c�> 45-275 PRICKLY PEA R LANE PALM OESERT,CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611 December 28, 1977 Mr. Wayne B. Curren Assistant Executive Officer Local Agency Formation Commission 12th Floor County Administration Center 4080 Lemon Street Riverside, California 92507 Dear !Jayne: Pursuant to your request concerning the Sphere of Influence study being con- ducted by LA . , i am fo •:arding a ropy of .his City' s ,^,escluticn C r: F.o. which was unanimously adopted by the Council at their regular meeting of December 22, 1977. The resolution and attached exhibit are self-explanatory, I believe. Basically, the resolution concerns my conversation with you in Riverside on December 21st in which I stated that the members of your Commission have now twice made the decision concerning the Sphere of Influence boundary between Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage and that our City considers that to be a closed issue. Further, it is our feeling that Indian Wells is entitled to a Sphere of Influence if it wants one, and we have no objection to the basic concept of their Sphere of Influence consisting of a one-mile-wide corridor centered on Eldorado Drive and extending northerly to Interstate 10. As to a Palm Desert Sphere of Influence easterly of Indian Wells' Sphere, in the area of the Palm Desert Country Club or Bermuda Dunes, that now becomes moot because Indian Wells' Sphere effectively cuts our city off from that area, and we thus no longer have an interest in it. I trust this letter and the attachment will be satisfactory for your study purposes, but I urge you to call me if I can furnish any additional information. er T ' MA I BOUMAil City Manager + A cc: Mr. Prince Pearson, Indian Wells' City Manager RESOLUTION NO. 77-152 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA. RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 74-55 BY ADOPTING AND RECOMMENDING A REVISED SPHERE OF INFLUENCE FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA. WHEREAS, since the establishment of this City's Sphere of Influence by the 2iverside County Local Agency Formation Commission in February, 1975, the City of Indian Wells has petitioned for the establishment of a Sphere of Influence for that city; and WHEREAS, action by the Riverside County Local Agency Formation Commission an November 16, 1977, over Palm Desert's protests, effectively maintained the westerly boundary of Palm Desert's Sphere of Influence on a line which is generally a northerly extension of Monterey Avenue; and WHEREAS, the Local Agency Formation Commission considers the matter of the westerly boundary of Palm Desert's Sphere of Influence to be a closed issue; and WHEREAS, this City recognizes the logical desire of the City of Indian Wells to have a Sphere of Influence over that geographical area susceptible to r its future growth; and WHEREAS, the petitioned Sphere of Influence by Indian Hells in its Resolution Flo. 77-69 is satisfactory to the City of Palm Desert with the excep- tion of one small area; and WHEREAS, said small area, namely the triangle bounded by Avenue 44, Cook Street, and the Whitewater River Channel , is an illogical protuberance to the west; and WHEREAS, said westerly protuberance will set a Sphere of Influence boundary along the center line of Cook Street, an undesirable feature in that the full width of Cook Street, together with a suitable lot depth, should ultimately be in the City of Palm Desert from Avenue 44, northerly, and that said principle is identical to Indian Wells' desire for a one mile-wide cor- ridor centered on Eldorado Drive. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, that with regard to the westerly boundary of this City's Sphere of Influence, under no circumstances should there be any encroachment by the City of Rancho Mirage easterly of Monterey Avenue extended; - and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Palm Desert does herey adopt and approve a Sphere of Influence for the City of Palm Desert, r._ -1- California, that certain map, attached hereto and marked Exhibit 'A' and made a part hereof, and does hereby authorize the City Nanager to forward this recom- oendation to the Riverside County Local Agency Formation Commission for formal approval by that honorable body. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED on this 22nd day of December, 1977, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Brush, McPherson, Newbrander, Wilson & Mullins fl NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None g4.44i'J'L DI:IS, MAYOR ATTEST: l a, H ILA R. GILLIGAA, CITY CLERK CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA s. a � + ' ! MERLE OR. GV6'cwp, Sewer Pfarci <approX, I lo,wren) e �.. .� pf 1 r„ y '•• .�iT.T�7tCf1 PALM .:: PC PLIFORNI4 L, O�Q 3 H1 V%WO-cj !I I r�= II_ �II �� Innc C`ii� J1 I SL., If n u�L I Uwe 0h\ III z (/h I(IfillI"� r LLS \\ IRI 1-314 • � 11h�<<il.\�tr/f�� / ` � y TRdctA16L+E � _ . I r,5 q R. 6 E. —' J �, VI 1`. 'I 1 r {I { I -.. INTER-DEPARTMENTAL LETTER air.. " -'" ' COUNTY . OF RIVERSIDE ,f. .� , RfVc SlD6..,.;... January 12, 1978 TO: Wayne B. Curren, Assistant Executive Officer FROM: J. Paul Begley, R.S. , Ass't. Director, Division of Environmental Health RE: Spheres of Influence regarding which re We have been asked to make comments g g sphere of influence a small wedge-shaped piece of land should be in, i.e. , Palm Desert or Indian Wells. The area in question lies just south of the White Water Storm Channel and north of 44th Street, east of Cook Street in the desert area. Don Boling and I have determined that there is a sewer main under pressure lying on the north boundary of the property next to the storm channel in by Indian :':tll�. Mi.^, 1ine ccn•;eys Sewage -^. easement owned and main`.nirled b from Indian Wells proper and dumps into a lift station on Cook Street that is owned and maintained by Coachella Valley County Water District. It then flows into the Cook Street treatment plant. Any further development of this land would necessitate clearance from Coachella Valley County Water District for sewer service as long as it stays unincorporated. If it were to be annexed to Indian Wells then the lines and maintenance would be taken over by Indian Wells. It is rather obvious to us that the area should be under the Indian Wells sphere of influence. JPB:tms I " January 1 , 1978 Local Agency Formation Commission 4050 Main St. Riverside, California 92501 To all Members of the Commission: This letter is written to protest any affirmation of including the Palm Desert Country Club area in the city of Indio's sphere of influence. I understand that Indio bases its claim on this area because of several reasons including the fact that it is a so-called full-service city and that this area gravitates to Indio. However, the services Indio can provide are no better than the services now provided by county agencies, in my opinion. Furthermore, since the Palm Desert Country Club area is composed of higher-priced properties, I suspect Indio's motive is to broaden its tax base so that we can sub- sidize Indio's lower-middle class community. I have discussed the situation with my neighbors. Not one of us is in favor of any annexation now or in the future to the city of Indio. We feel annexation would result in a drop in property values. Indio's repu- tation is that of a blue-collar community, or to put it bluntly a "low-rent" disLricL. Our immediate neighborhood is growing rapidly, with many homes being custom-built, as well as the Lusk development of over 100 homes. We feel like we in the middle of a land grab between competing, cities, since we offer a prime residential community. If consideration is being given to the residents ' feelings in this whole sphere of influence contest, LAFCO should give the Palm Desert Country Club area to either Indian Wells or Palm Desert. The reason for Indian Wells would be because geographically this area is closer and would be a logical territorial extension to Indian Wells' boundaries. The reason to include it in Palm Desert's sphere would be because most local residents do all their shopping and socializing in Palm Desert, or at least do more of it there than they do in Indio. I would suggest that some type of poll be taken among residents of the Palm Desert Country Club to determine the feelings of this community. If this area should be included in Indio's sphere, I can guarantee petitions will immediate circulate for annexation to Indian Wells or Palm Desert. Yours truly, u ,ct Timothy SZ 43-160 Virginia Ave. Palm Desert, CA 92260 77.800 CALIFORNIA DRIVE PALM DESERT,CALIF. 92260 • Phan: (714) Flrrr,ide 6-6606 7Nr` r'• ''��t� =Yj PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB ASSOCIATION _ �j�L • • (r 1 ` �� December 23, 1977 Mr. Wayne Curren County Administrative Center, 12th Floor 4080 Lemon Street Riverside, CA 92501 Dear Wayne: We appreciated very much your appearance at our meeting last Friday night. Your explanation of LAFCO's charter and functions , together with the answers to the many questions raised, were most helpful . As you will have gathered, the sentiment of the people attending the meeting was overwhelmingly against the Indio proposai and beiweer. Fain ueter and Indian Wells favored the former, if we must be in one sphere of influence or another. By the time of LAFCO's February meeting we' ll try to have a considerably wider sampling of community sentiment for presentation. Another result of the meeting that may not have been so aooarent was a feeling of relief that we could not be annexed by any city without a vote. All in all , from our viewpoint it was a very worthwhile discussion. Again, our thanks for attending. Very truly yours, u L✓��..;L'�LrLi;..c. Carl R. Schneider President CRS:mf ` �I BERMUDA DUNES " ( COUNTRY CLUB ' faMUD DUNLS c February 3, 1978 Mr. Robert J. Fitch Executive Officer County Administrative Center 4080 Lemon Street Riverside, California 92501 Dear Mr. Fitch : As a follow-on to our telephone conversation of February 1, this is simply to reconfirm to you that Bermuda Dunes Country Club and its residents, and the surrounding members of the Bermuda Dunes community have a strong consensus that they do not wanL Le be in the Sp`=-r - of ; .fluence of either Indio or Indian Wells or Rancho Mirage or Palm Desert. We do not believe that any useful purpose would be served by changing the existing situation under which the Bermuda Ihlnes community is a part of the County of Riverside. We would like it to remain that way. We expect to have one or more representatives present at the hearing on Wednesday, February 15, in the Board Room_ at 9:00 a.m. Yours very truly, Walter H. Loh an President 42-360 ADAMS STREET BERMUDA DUNES CALIFORNIA 92201 PHONE: (714) 345.2771 ` 77.900 CALIFORNIA DRIVE PALM DESERT, CALIF.92260 Phom: (714) Fireside 6-6606 r r-+ l PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB ASSOCIATION -February 4, 1978 Mr. Howard Powell; LAFCO Planner county of Riverside County Administrative Center 4080 Lemon Riverside, CA 92501 Dear Mr. Powell : On behalf of the Palm Desert Country:Club' Association members; I wish . to express .our appreciation to you and Mr. .Curren. for attending our December Association meeting to discuss .the options available-to. this area relative to the "Sphere of Influence" situation, A .survey poll was conducted in conjunction with the January Annual Associa- tion meeting held on Ja::uary 20s 1970 A. Sa-m-Ple yaesti;.nnaire is enclosed. Interest ran high as we received 706 replies which represents a 50% return. The results of the survey are as follows: Question 1, Do you wish to have PDCC placed in the SOI of a neighboring City? YES - 103 'NO - 603 (85%) Question 2, If your answer is "YES" or LAFCO rules we .must be in a SOL which city would you prefer? Please indicate your first, second and third choices by 1 ,-2 and 3 respectively, - - - .- 1 2 3 . Palm Desert :351 83 11 Indian Wells 131 228 21 - Indio 16 23 293 . .The following representatives of our Association will attend the LAFCO meeting to be held on February 15; 1978: Bert Monaghan - President, Board of Directors Maybell Lyon - . Treasurer, Board of Directors Victor Whittemore - .Member, POPC - attending in my absence Madeleine (dyers - Reporter 1 Page 2 2/4/78 The ballots will be taken.to the meeting incase they are required for . .verification. In conclusion, the results of the survey poll indicate a large majority of .our residents with to remain under.County :jurisdiction rather than to be included in any neighboring city's Sphere .of Influence. It is our sincere hope that the LAFCO Committee will honor:our choice. . 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Keith Phil Reed Donald. L. Schroeder Flora Spiegel Staffs Wayne B. Curren, Assistant Executive Officer Howard L. Powell, LAFC Planner William P. Mcnames, Deputy County Counsel Lynda Thorson, LAM Secretary Bill Sle®ter, Assessor's Office Cary Walker, Assessor's Office Doug Beecroft, Survey Department Nancy Staples, Survey Department Scott McClellan, Planning Department 1. Call to Order and Salute to the Flag. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fett at 9:07 a.m. 2. Approval of Minutes of January 18, 1978. Minutes of the January 18, 1978 meeting were approved as printed. 3. HEARINGS (Notes The LAFC proposals were heard prior to the spheres of influence.) B. 2. LAzC 077-51-4--Annexation #4 to City of Palm Desert Mr. Curren presented the proposal. The public hearing was opened. LAPC Minutes F abruary 15, 1978 Page 2 Mr. Paul Williams, D€rector of Environmental Services, City of Palm Hesert, , spaoke on behalf of the City of Palm Desert, stating that the City was in favor of the staff recommendation and that the City felt that it was a logical annexation. ahere tieing no outer proponents or opponents wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the public hearing. WS/C (Schroeder/Abraham) - to approved Annexation #4 to the City of Palm Desert and authorize the City to proceed without Notice and Hearing. D. .3. LBPC 077-46-3--Annexation #24 to City of San Jacinto LAFC 077 47-3--Annexation #25 to City of San Jacinto UFC 077-48-3--Annexation 4,26 to City of San Jacinto LAFC #77-49-3 •-Annexation 027 to City of San Jacinto LAFC 077-50-3--Annexation 028 to City of San Jacinto Mr. Curren presented the proposals and requested the Commission to continue the 5 annexations to the City of San Jacinto for 30 days until staff could review the information received from the City on February 14, 1978. M/S/C (Abraham/Spflege3l) - to continue the 5 annexations to the City of San Jacinto for 30 days. 8. 1. LAFC 077-43-5--Annexation 010 to Bdgemont Community Services District - Farrar & Pentz Mr. Curren presented the proposal. The Chairman opened the public hearing; there being no proponents or opponents wishing to speak the public hearing was closed. WS/C (BoycVRead) - to approve Annexation 04 to the Udgemont Com =nity Services District and authorize the District to proceed without Notice and Hearing. A. Spheres of. InMence Desert Cities 1. City of Pale Springs 2. City of Raneho Mirage 3. City of Desert Hot Springs 4. City of Indio 5. City of Indiana tells 6. City of Palter Desert 7. City of Coachella ` LAPC Minutes February 15, 1978 wage 3 Mr. Curren presented background information on the spheres and oriented the Commissioners on the spheres. Mr. Scott McClellan, Senior Planner, County Planning Department presented the population breakdown of the variouz communities in the desert, giving present population and predicted popula- tion for each of the cities involved for 1990. Mr. !McClellan stated that the unincorporated areas outside the cities west of Washington Street had a 3.4% annual growth rate and that the unincorporated cities east of Washington Street had a projected annual growth rate of 1.88%. He further coar.merted that mobilehome parks and subdivisions constituted the majority of development and that dingle family dwellings were being developed to a lesser degree. zfr. McClellan explained that the population figures given to the County Planning Department by C-VAG were projected prior to the present development and that the figures are updated every two years. Mr. Curren presented the existing spheres of influence pointing out the existing boundaries of each of the 7 cities, spheres. He stated that the City of Coachella did not respond to the inquiry of staff regarding its sphere of influence; Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs, and Rancho mirage stated they wanted no change to their respective spheres of influence. The Cities of Indian Wells, Indio, and Palm Desert requested changes in their respective spheres of influence. Mr. Curren explained the proposed and recommended changes for the cities ;c DIO The City of Indio desires to expand its sphere of influence to -the went, adding asz are& of 4 square miles more or less, that would reach from north of Interstate 10 to the south boundary of the Palm,Desert Country Club (44th Avenue) and extending west of Washington Street about lif miles. Indio also proposed to add approximately 24 square miles bounded by 48th Avenue on the north Slut Avenue on the south, Jefferson Street on the east, and Vashington Street on the west. Mr. Curren stated that _ I LUC Ylinutes February 15, 1978 Page 4 except for the Palm Desert Country Club, which covers approxi- mately 1h scraare mils and includes about 1,200 homes and a golf course . the 4&; square mile parcel is essentially uninhab- ited desert land. The 2k square :rile parcel contains agricul- tural land in the aaaatern part and built-up residential areas in the western part. ILV The City of Indian Wells. which now has no spheres of influence beyond its city limits, proposes designation as a sphere a north-south corridor approximately 1 wile wide extending from north of Interstate 10 southerly to the northern edge of the present city limits (generally along the Whitewater Channel) , and an additional strip oriented east-west averaging about h mile wide extending from the above 1-mile strip on the west to an extension of Adams Street on the east. The requested sphere also includes a "triangle" of land bounded by Cook Street on the west, 44th Avenue on the south, and the Whitewater Channel on the north, and extcmfding about h mile to the east from Cook Street. The north-south corridor is essentially vacant desert land,* except for the Del Safari Country Club, which is located about k male south of interstate 10. The east-went strip contains some residential development. The sphere proposed by the city includes the intersection of Washington Street and Highway 111 and the £mm8diate vicinity. The area within the boundary to the south contains a residential development of small homes. (Co-mmissioner Abraham left the meeting at 10:00 a.m.) PAI£4 DEL RT Palm Desert currently has a sphere of influence than extends from Monterey Avenue on the want to Washington Street on the east and extending northward from the city limits to Interstate 10. The "tri angLa" consists of approximately 70 acres of vacant U. FC Minutes February 15, 1978 Page 5 'land. Running through this land is a city-owned (City of Indian Wells) sewer litre that runs westerly under pressure to the Coachella valley County Water District sewer plant. Both the Cities of Indian Wells and Palm Desert would like to have the ° triangle" in their spheres of influence. The "triangle" is presently in the Palm Desert sphere of influence. Mr. Curren reported that staff had received written corres- pondence and oral requests from a number of individuals requesting to appear before the Commission to discuss the spheres of influence. STAFF AEC0MMENDh.TI0NS Staff recom. ended that the "triangle" be placed in the sphere of influence of the City of Indian Fells, because the city owns the aewar line which traverses the arear that it is properly a part of the sphere of the City of Indian Wells. The recommen- dation was supported by the Director of Environmental Health. Indio--that the sphere of influence not extend west of Washington Street north of Highway Illy that the sphere south of Highway Ill should be modified to include an area between ABth and 51st Avenues west of Jefferson Street (to the west edge of Section 32) and to delete that portion of the sphere now assigned in the vicinity of the intersection of Washington Street and Highway 111. Palm Desert--the sphere should be modified to accommodate assignment of a sphere of influence to Indian wells. Palm Springs. Desert Hot Springs, and Rancho Mirage--spheres of influence currently assigned should retain unchanged. g achella- sphere of influence assigned should be retained, but that the FAFC staff follow development of the city closely to de- termLam if the matter should be brought to the Commission's attention before the next periodic review of spheres. Chairman nett opened the public hebring at 10:05 a.m. Speaking for the City of Palm Desert: Mr. Martin .Bolfmsn, City Manager, City of Palm Desert. Mr. Bouman stated that the city felt there was an encroachment from the east: to the point that they would lost about one-half 1,42C Minutes February 15, 1978 Page 5 of their total sphere of influence, but that the city was not too unhappy with this encroachment. Mr. 5oaman further commen- ted that Palm Desert did not feel that the sewage treatment plant was a compelling reason for giving the City of Indian Wells the "triangle", and that it could be handled the same as any utility. He also remarked that logic would dictate that the line south of Section 15 should not jog only along the White- vrater Channel. Speaking for the City of Indian Wellss ftr. WUliam Sullivan, Planning Director, City of Indian Wells Mr. taalter Pierce, city Councilman, City of Indian Wells xr. Prince Pierson, City Manager., City of Indian Wells Mr. Ted Hamilton, Planning Commissioner, City of Indian Wells Mr. Sullivaa stated that the city basically supported the recom�mendat£on of staff, and believed that the sphere of influence was logical to the development of the city. Be further stated that in regard to the "triangle" the city believed the sewer line was one of the main reasons that it should be included in their sphere, as there was a Plan to bring a channel down Cook Street and the channel should be in they city. He stated that the property owners in the area had expressed a desire to have the area annexed to the city. Mr. Sullivan commented that the area to the north and east would be a .compativle extension to the City of Indian Wells. Chairman Fett asked Mr. Sullivan whether or not the city of Indian Wells was willing to help share in the cost of the proposed chianrel. Mr. Sullivan replied that he did not have the answer to the cuestion and that Perhaps someone also from the City could answer it. Mr. Pierce stated that the reason for not going north of the Whiterwater River was that it seemed logical that the "triangle" be included in the sphere of influence. The city az?$c$.nally considercad Gook Street as the maaus of ingress .and egress to the city from Interstate 10. Mr. Pierce stated that the city had developed a proposal to extend 7E1 Dorado to Interstate 10. Chairman Pett inquired of Mr. Pierce as to how the city proposed to provide services to the area. Mr. Pierce replied that they were asking for the area as a sphere of influence only, in order TJLFC Minutes February 15, 1978 Page 7 to protect an interchange should the area be developed at the end of El Dorado Drive. He further stated that the city wanted El Dorado Drive as an entrance to the freeway. Chairman Fett questioned the responsibility the city was taking in regard to not extending the proposed sphere boundary to the centerline of the Whitewater Rivers and asked if the city had contacted Caltrans regarding the possible interchange at El Dorado Drive and Interstate 10. Mr. Pierce replied that they had not done so. Mr. Pierson spoke in regard to the "triangle" area and stated that the Bechtol Report recommended that one of the access routes from I-10 to the City of Indian Wells go down Cook Street within the City of Indian Wells to Deep Canyon to the Whitewater wash, and that this would require a curb and a $20 million dollar structure to go through that particular portion. Mr. Pierson asked that the city's sphere of influence be Cook Street. Mr. Pierson stated that the property owners in the Psalm Desert Country .Club had advised the City of Indian Wells that they wished to remain in an unassigned area, and that his city had supported this in their Resolution No. 78«49. Mr. Hamilton stated that the residents of Sappy Point (near Highway 111 and Washington Street) and other nearby residents wished to be a part of the City of Indian Wells and that the city should accept and maintain the area, Mr. ]Hamilton further stated that he felt it very important that the city maintain Highway 111 and Washington Street. Mr. McNames, Deputy County Counsel, commented that regardless of whether or not the area was in the sphere there was no maintenance to be undertaken by the city of the four corners of the intersection until such time as annexations had actually taken place. The area still remains in the county. Although there is a working; relationship.',as to zoning and development control in the sphere areas, until such time as the territory is annexed to a city there is no legal requisite nor right for the city's input into the development and control that relates :specifically to the northward quarter. Mr. McMames stated that as to the triangle, the pressure sewer line running through the triangle area should not be of great concern to the Commission if they decided to include it in the sphere of influence, because cities have the right to own facilities and &RF'C minutes February 15, 1978 Page 8 and municiol improvements without their boundaries, including within the boundaries of another city if ultimately annexed thereby. The Commission reeesved at 10:35 a.m., and resumed at 10:57 a.m. Speaking for the City of Indio: Mr. Raymond Rinderhagen, mayor, City •of Indio Mr. Bill Northrup, Director of Planning & Development, City of Indio Mr. Phil Reed, City Councilman, City of Indio Mr. Rjadorh, ar��, stated that the die had been cast for the sphere of influence within the Coachella Valley many years ago. The area Mr. Rinderhagen talked about was the area bounded by the W'hitewater River to the north and west, the San Jacinto Mountains to the south-southwest, the Little San Bernardino Mountains to the east-southeast, and the Salton Sea to the south. He stated that the growth pattern has followed the pattern as stated above. Mr. HorthM2 stated that the portion of the sphere of influence originally presented to LAFC in 1974, was. Lwsed on the concept that there were two considerations: 1. the probable future growth of the citya and 2. that the area would be included in long-range planning so that the utilities and services could be projected in the general plan. He further stated that inclusion of the area south of Highway Ill and in the Washington Street area was on the basis that both the City of Indio and the Valley Sanitary District would .be extending water and sewer in that area. Mr. Northrup asked that the Commission i keep the two areas in the city's sphere of influence. ur- SYced (speaking as a City Councilman and not a LAFc Commissioner) stated that a sphere: of influence should not be based upon ,the possible incorporation of a possible city. Mr. Read cited that the initial awarding of a sphere of influence for the Cities of Indio and Indian Wells and Coachella was in 1974. The boundary line was jointly agreed upon by the Cities of Coachella and Indio, and at that time i the City of Indian Walls had no desire to go beyond their present existing boundaries. LAFC Minutes February 15, 1978 Page 9 Interested Partiess nr. Robert T. Aaderven, Representative of EM. General Corporation Mr. Bob Byer. Past President. Chamber of Commerce, City of La Quinta Mr. Steve Neinhold, Representative of LA Quinta Hotel and La Quints Properties Mr. Charles Nensick, President, Chamber of Commerce, City of Indio Mr. Ted Smith, Chairman of the Board of Directors, HW General Corporation Mr. Bart Xonay.,f3an President, Palm Desert Country Club Mr. Victor Whittemore, Representative of Palm Desert Country Club Mr. Ernie Dunlevy, Representative of Bermuda Danes Community Association Mr. Harold Shaw, Representative of Bermuda Dunes Country Club Mr. Andersen submitted a letter stating that the HMS General Corporation, owners of Sections 32 and k of 31, desired to remain out of the sphere of influence of the City of Indio, and to leave tho prosent sphere as it was south of Avenue 48. ARr. Byer stated that the Community of Ira Quinta wished to continue to maintain its boundary as presented in the incorpor- ation plan of 1974, and that residents intend to initiate another plan for incorporation. _Mr. Weinhold stated that the people of La Quinta would like very much to keep their village as it is. Mr. Meanick stated that the Community of La Quints wanted to hava another incorporation election in the near future and would like to maintain the boundaries as established in 1974. N . Smith asked that Sections 31 and 32 not be included in the Indio City limits. Mr_ Rcixtacxhan commented that 85% of the residents of the Palm Desert Country Club concurred with the staff recommendation. Mr. Whi_ ttemore commented that the people in the Palm Desert County Club area are very strongly in favor of staying as they are. He further stated that they wish to remain in the county and not be assigned to the sphere of influence of any city. IJWC Rinutc& l'ebruary 15, 1978 Fags: 10 fir. 44nleyy :stated t1 st the property owners of tha Bermuda [tunes Community Asnociation wish to be removed from the sphere of .influences of the City of Indio ,and join with the Palm Desert Country Club in the unxseigned area. rir._ Shaw stated that the property owners in the Bermuda Dunes Country Clu': do not want to be in the sphere of the City of Indio. There being no further proponents or interested parties wishing to speak, the Chairman op..+ned the rebuttal. The City of .Pala. Desert stated they had no rebuttal to present. The City of Indian Wells stated that they concurred heartily with the recommendation of staff and urged the Commissions adoption of -_he recommendation. The City of rndio had no rebuttal to present . The Chairman closed the public hearing. The fLrst item Considered by the Commission was the small t.•-iangular piece of land presently in the sphere of influence of the City of Palm Desert and requested by both Palxa Desert and Indian W-alls. WS (Boyd/Spiagel) - that the spherE caf influence of the Cit% of Indian Vella be as shown on X xp C of the staff report except that the vnrth-rn Y^n nary of the spht&re be 44th Avenue, nothing nortk± of 44th Pwinue, a;s< c;i. n j n:'f the triangle section. taotion failed. WS/C (Schroeder/Spiegel) - t1at the sphere of influence of the city of Indian Wells bo approved as recommended by staff with the exception of the deletion of the " triangle" between 44th Avenue, the whitewater River, and Cook Street. Pa:is.ee:. Roll call votr_ aye..- K--ith, Schzc•2dvt , Spingel, and Vett= noes--8oydr abstain -Reed, abscnt- -Abraham. LAFC Minutes j February 15, 1978 Page 11 i i 1 The second item considered as the boundary for the City of Indio sphere. The first area requested by the City was the area west of Washington Street and north of 44th Avenue and south of 38th Avenue. IVS/C (Schroeder/Boyd) . - that no chances be made on the westerly boundary of Indio from 38th Avenue to 44t1a Avenue, ar_d not to add the 45 acres of land as proposed by the City. Passed. Roll call vote: ayes--Keith, Boyd, Schroeder, Spiegel, and Fett$ abstain--Read$ absent---Abraham. The second area considered was that area between 44th Avenue and 48th Avenue, consisting of approximately 400 acres. M/S/C (Boyd/Schroeder) - to approve staff recommendation to exclude the area from 44th Avenue to 48th Avenue from the sphere of influence for the City of Indio. .Passed. Roll call vote: ayes -Keith, Boyd, Schroeder, Spiegel, and Yettp abstain--Reed; absent--Abraham. The third area considered vas that in Sections 31 and 32. WS/C (Schroeder/Keith) - to exclude sections 31 and 32 from the sphere of influence Zor she City of Indio. Passed. Roll call vote: ayes--Keith, Boyd, Schroeder, Spiegel, and Fett$ abstain--Reed, absent--Abraham. The Commission discussed the boundary of Palm Desert. WS/C (Boyd/Spiegel) - that the new boundary for the i City of Palm Desert is now contiguous with the new i boundary for Indian hells as determined by the Commission. Passed unanimously. Commissioner Boyd asked that staff prepare maps that show the amended boundaries. LAFC Minutes February 15, 1978 Page 12 WS/C (Schroeder/Boyd) - to reaffirm all boundaries for the Cities of Desert Not Springs, Pa]sa Springs, Rancho Mirage, and Coachella. Passed unanimously. 4. Passible Hearinga for March 15, 1978. Mr. Curren presented the possible hearings for the Larch 15, 1978 meeting, stating that there will also be a presentation on NORGA. tar. Curran further stated that the proposed 1978- 79 LAFC budget would be presented to the Commission. Mr. Curren announced that the CALhFCO Conference would be held in Lake Tahoe. 5. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 11s59 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Wayne A. Curren Assistant Executive officer LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SPHERE GF INFLUENCE CITY OF INDIO AS ,IPPROVZD BY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION C1011%XSSION OF RIVERSIDS COUNTY Febusary 15, 1978 Beginning at the intersection of the centerline of Washington St. , and 38th Ave., said point being also the northwesterly corner of Section 1.5S., R•7E• a S.B.B.011 Thence easterly :along said northerly line of Section 6 and the northerly line of Section 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 of T. 5S, R.64. and along the northerly line of Section 6, T.5S. , RAZ to the northeast corner of said Section 6 of T.SS.,R.BE.; Thence southerly along said easterly line of Section 6 and easterly line of Sections 7, 1.8, 19 and 30 to the southeast corner of said Section 301 Thence westerly along the southerly line of said Section 30 and the southerly line of Section 25, T.6S,R.7E., to a point midway between Calhoun St., and Van Buren St. ; Thence southerly and midway between said streets to the east-west center section line of Section 36, T.5S., R.7E.; Thence Westerly along said center section line to a point midway between Calhoun St., and Jackson St. ; Thence southerly and midway between said street to the east west center section line of Section 1, T.6S., R.7E. ; Thence westerly along said east-west center line of Section 1 and the east-west center section line of Sections 2, 3, and 4 to the east line of Section 5. T.65, ME., - Thence northerly along said easterly line of Section 5 and the easterly line of Section 32, T.SS.; R.7E.; to the northwest corner of said section 321 Thence westerly along said north line to the northwest corner of said Section 32, said polnt_being also the southwest corner of Section 291 Then northerly along the westerly line of Section 29 to the southerly line of the Whitewater River Chanaaelt Thence westerly along said southerlyn line to the center line of Washington St. ; Thence northwesterly and northerly along said centerline of Washington St. to the point of beginning. - m i ee ��� •��\�vY'� � p 1 n.. ' If=v,yi �a—= r��'Ir •� �' II II B� i II b1• I a fir C, L 1 R 2e 1 J , 1 C .J FQ ;I ,f ��OS•7 �J' N N 6� h ^ ��1f0 - - °L - M1 Y j I F� LEG:," DESCRIPTION OF SPM;RL OF INFLEJUNCL CITY OF INDIAN WELLS AS APPROVED BY LOCAL AGENCY FORM.&ATION COMISSION OF RIV14RSIDL COUM February 15, 1978 Beginning at the intersection of the centerlines of Cook Street and Avenue 44, said point also being the intersection of the Worth City limits of the City of Indian Wells and the easterly City Limits of the City of Palm Desert; Thence easterly on the northerly city limits of Indian Wells to its intersection with the centerline of the 'Whitewater River channel; Thence northwesterly along said centerline to the intersection with the north-south centerline of Sectionfl5e T.SS, R.6E, S.B.B.03.; Thence northerly along said north-south centerline of section 16 and the north-mouth centerline of Sections 10 and 3 to a paint in the south line of section 34, T.4S., R.6E.1 Thence westerly along said south line to the southwest corner of said Section 34; Thence north along the westerly line of said Section to the centerline of Interstate 10 Highways Thence southeasterly along. aaid Interotata. 10 centerline to the north-south centerline of Section 2, .T,,5S. . R.6E.t Thence southerly along said north south centerline of Section 2 and the north-south centerlines of Sections 11 and 14 to the north line of section 23, T.58., R.6E.; Thence easterly along the north line of Sections 23 and 24 to the centerline of Washington St.a Thence southerly along the centerline of Washington St. to the southerly line of the Whi,teftier River Channel; Thence westerly along said southerly line to its intersection with the northerly prolongation of the easterly city limits of the City of Indian W lls; Thence southerly, westerly and northerly, along the city limits of the City of Indian Wells to the point of beginning. 2 29 7 i 31 I 32 32. 33 35 31 � �� 34 \ I - T.4 S. R.6 E. 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D4SERT AS l.PPROVW BY THE &OCAL, AGLUC'd FORMATION MixZISSICN OF R?VLRSIDB oD NTy on February 15, 1978 Beginning at the northwesterly corner of Section 30, T.5.S. , R06OLOO S.B.B.& Al. said point of beginning being also on the westerly boundary of the City of Palm Deserts Thence northerly and easterly along the boundary of said city to the intersection of Said westerly boundary with the northerly line of the Whitewater River channel, said point being also on the westerly line of ;'ection V, T.SS., R.6.:;.s Thence continuing northerly along the westerly line of said section 17 and the westerly lines of Section 8 and 5, T.SS. R.6,;. S.B.B.&M asad the westerly lines of Sections 32 and 29, T.4S., hiss., to the north- westerly corner of said section 29 and the southeasterly corner of Section 19, TAS, A.6z. Thence *westerly along the southerly line of said Section 19 to the south quarter corner thereof; Thence northerly along the mid-section line of said section 19 to its intersection with the centerline of Interstate 10 Highway; Thence southeasterly along said centerline to its intersection with the easterly line of Section 34, T.49. , R.6r.; Thence southerly along said westerly line to the southwesterly corner of said Section, said point being also on the northerly line of Section 3, T.SS., R.64. ; Thence easterly on said northerly line of Section 3 to the north quarter-corner thereof; Thence southerly along the mid-section line of said Section 3, and the mid-section lines of Sections 10 and 15, T.31S., R.69. to its intersection with the centerline of the Wdhitewater River ctaaaaael; Thence easterly along said centerline to it3 intersection with the northerly city limits of the City of Indian wells; Tnenc® westerly along said City limits to the easterly city limits of tine City of Palm 'Desert; Thence southerly and westerly along said city limits to its inter- section with the easterly line of Section 29, T3S, R.6E. s Thence southerly along said easterly line and the easterly line of Section 32. T.SS., R.5f,. , and the easterly line of section 5, T.oS., R. iE. to the northwesterly Corner of Section 9, T.65. , €?.6t. s Thence easterly long the northerly line of said section 9 and tare northerly line of Section 10 to the north quarter-corner of said Sec*Uon 10; r Legal Description of sphere of Influence City of Palm Desert as approved by LAFC 2/15/78 Page 2 Thence ;southerly on the mid-section, line of sections 10, 15, 22, 27 and 34, to a point in the north line of Section 3, T.7S, IRE,s Whence easterly alone the north line of said Section 3, and the north line of section 2 to the northeast corner of Section 2; Thence south on the east Line of Section 2 to the southeast corner thereof; Thence westerly along the south line of section 2 and the south line of sections 36 4, 5 and 6 to the southwesterly corner of said section 6; Thence northerly on the went line of said Section 6 to the south line of section 36, T>6S., R.58.s Thence westerly, long the south line of section 36 to than southwest corner thereof,- Thence northerly along the west line of sections 36 and 25 to the Southeast corner of Section 23, Thence westerly along the south line of Section 23 to the southwest corner thereof, Thence northerly alang the westerly line of ssetiom23, 14, 11 and 2, T.66., R.5E. , and the Westerly line of Sections 35 and 26 of T. 5S., R.SE. to northeast corner of said section 26; Thence easterly, on the north line of Sections 26 and 35 to the northwesterly cornea: of Section 39, T.58., R.6E. and the print of beginning. ,4y _- e��� " „ =, r, ,��� I'll ate- . a -,o •aLgp;daoop 4LLPngnw st ;eqq awLI P a6UPaaP LLPO P aw anL6 asPaLd '6uLdaLaq P yons uL pagsaaaqut aq nod LLP o; gsaaaquL jo aq flew, gOLgM suoL;sanb �sP oq F;Lungaoddo a6 P se no4 oq suoLgP;uasaad ajew pLnoM spPaH ;uawgapdaQ pup tqM qP UOLssas 6ULjataq P a6ueaap oq paspaLd aq osL? pLnoM I daa aqq agPULpa000 PUP azLue6a0 o; squaw;aedap aqq ggtm )aoM Sito aqq oq s;sanbaa yons agnoa ao 6uLaq aspaLd aqq 3o O UOL;PwaOjUL 6ULULP;qo jo snoaLsap aae nok }o 4uP uagM ;pq; I aoL;ou joLad awos gnogqLM UOL;Pwao3UL pagsanbaa aptnoad PUP saLgnp ALagg ;dnaaaqut ;snw saagwaw 3;P;s aaq;o ao speaH 10 Uotgpaado Opp-oq-kep aqq oq anL;dnasLp aq ueo qt 'aanaMOH •aLgeLtPne PUP uado aap 44L3 aqq put uo saLL} Lauuosaad jo UOLgdaoxa aq; ggtM gpgq pup UOL;Pw d uL aLgLssod 4PM kaaAa UL ageaad000 oq sppaH quaw;apdeo aqq aq; 10 autsap aqq st ;L ;pqq paansse aq asPaLd •, q4 Q aqq jo ;noge UOLIPwao3uL 6ULULe;qo jo asodand aqq Aoj s;uawquLoddp aedaQ aqq 3o sataLnbuL apPw anPq UOLgoaLa 6ULwooq;ao3 aq; UL WHO awos gPgq aw oq pa;aodaa anPq speaH quaw;apdaQ Leaanas :uawaL;uag pup saLpPq aPaQ LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 4080 Lemon Street, 12th Floor Riverside, California 92501 FEB 10 1978 February 8, 1978 f' _fin DcSCiT u. . TO: City Managers and City Councils Cities of Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Indian wells, Indio, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, and Rancho Mirage RE: Spheres of Influence Gentlemen: Attached is a copy of a report to the Local Agency Formation Commission on the spheres of influence for desert cities. This subject will be discussed by the Commission at a public hearing beginning at 9:00 A.M. , on February 15, 1978, on the 14th floor of the Riverside County Administrative Center. You will note that the attached copy of the report does not include all attachments listed in the report. We found that to reproduce all maps and materials received from the cities was prohibited by cost. However, we do have the complete report available in the Administrative Office in the County Administrative- Center, and you are welcome to review that at your convenience if you desire. You will find that the consolidated map of the LAFC staff recom- mendations to the Commission on sphere boundaries is included-:in the attached report. Should you have any questions on this matter, please do not hesitate to call me. Sincerely, Wayne Curren Assistant Exqcutive Officer f i' REPORT TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION ON SPHERES OF INFLUENCE t FOR DESERT CITIES CONTENTS PAGE NO. i LIST OF TABS 1 .* BAcF.GRc. r) 1 II PROPOSALS BY CITIES III 2 LAW GOVERNING SPHERES OF INFLUENCE IV CITIES NOT REQUESTING CHANGES TO SPHERES 4 V CITIES REQUESTING CHANGES 4 VI DISCUSSION OF ALTERATION TO SPHERE BOUNDARIES 7 9 VII OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 9 VIII CONCLUSIONS 10 IX RECOMMENDATIONS r ! E TABS s 6 A Existing Spheres of Influence B LAFCo Staff Letter to City Managers/Councils f C City .of Palm Springs Comments D City of Rancho Mirage Comments E City of Desert Hot Springs Comments F Map of Indio' s Requested Sphere and Current Sphere G City of Indio Comments and Proposals H Map of Indian Wells Requested Sphere J City of Indian Wells Comments and Proposals K City of Palm Desert Comments and Proposals L Map of "Triangle" M Memorandum by Environmental Health Director N Correspondence from Public O Sphere of Influence Recommended for Indian Wells P Sphere of Influence Recommended for Palm Desert Q Sphere of Influence Recommended for Indio R Services Within Cities S Map of Composite Spheres as Recommended (Including Enlargement of Washington Street-Highway 111 Area) -i- t t REPORT TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION ON SPHERES OF INFLUENCE FOR DESERT CITIES I. BACKGROUND On October 19, 1977, the Local Agency Formation Commission voted to review the spheres of influence for all desert cities, excluding Blythe. The LAFCo staff was directed to request comments on the spheres from the affected cities and to bring the matter before the Commission in February 1978. The affected cities include Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Indio, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, and Rancho Mirage. The present spheres of influence for the desert cities were established by the Commission during public hearings in 1974 and 1975 . All present sphere boundaries were set during 1974, except the common boundary between Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert, which was set on February 19, 1975 . The existing spheres of influence are shown on the maps at TAB A. II. PROPOSALS BY CITIES On November 22, 1977, the LAFCo staff informed all desert city managers and city councils of the desires of the Commission to review the spheres and asked each city to sub- mit comments and proposal by January 3, 1978. (See TAB B. ) A summary of the responses, which will be discussed in more detail later in this report, is as follows: Coachella No answer Desert Hot Springs No changes proposed Spheres of Influence Desert Cities February 1978 Indian Wells Desires sphere (not assigned beyond city limits at present) Indio Desires expansion of present sphere Palm Desert Willing to have its sphere adjusted to accommodate a sphere for Indian Wells, but does not concur with Indian Wells ' proposed boundary. Palm Springs No changes proposed Rancho Mirage No changes proposed After receipt and study of the proposals by the cities, tenta- tive conclusions and recommendations were prepared by the LAFCo staff. These tentative conclusions and recommendations were discussed in conference with representatives of the cities on January 16, 1978. III. LAW GOVERNING SPHERES OF INFLUENCE To assist the Commission in its consideration of the spheres of influence, it may be useful to review the requirements of California law relating to spheres . Government Code Section 54774 says, in part: "In order to carry out its purposes and responsibilities for planning and shaping the logical and orderly develop- ment and coordination of local governmental agencies so as to advantageously provide for the present and future needs of the county and its communities, the local agency formation commission shall develop and determine the sphere of influence of each local governmental- agency within the county. As used in this section " sphere of influence" means a plan for the probable ultimate physical boundaries and service area of a local governmental agency. Among the factors considered in determining the sphere of influence of each local govern- mental agency, the commission shall consider: e. I (a) The maximum possible service area of the agency based upon present and possible service capa- bilities of the agency. -2- Spheres of Influence Desert Cities February 1978 (b) The range of services the agency is providing or could provide. (c) The projected future population growth of the area. (d) The type of development occuring or planned for the area, including, but not limited to, residential, commercial, and industrial development. (e) The present and probable future service needs of the area. (f) Local governmental agencies presently providing services to such area and the present level, range and adequacy of services provided by such existing local governmental agencies . (g) The existence of social and economic inter- dependence and interaction between the area within the boundaries of a local governmental agency and the area which surrounds it and which could be considered within the agency' s sphere of influence. (h) The existence of agricultural preserves in the area which could be considered within an agency' s sphere of influence and the effect on maintaining the physical and economic integrity of such preserves in the event that such preserves are within a sphere of influence of a local govern- mental agency. " It should be noted that the law does not preclude the Commission from considering factors other than those listed above. It should also be remembered that we are not dealing here with annexations . Although a sphere of influence is the probable ultimate geographic boundary of a city, annexations must be undertaken separately, and the commission must pass on each proposed annexation. -3- i _ Spheres of Influence Desert Cities February 1978 Presentation of the correspondence received from cities relating to spheres will be in two sections: (1) those cities not requesting changes, and (2) those cities which have proposed changes to their spheres. IV. CITIES NOT REQUESTING CHANGES TO SPHERES PALM SPRINGS Palm Springs reports that the sphere which was established for the city in 1974 is satisfactory (See TAB C) . Palm Springs asks, however, that in the event another Coachella Valley city requests a sphere which would impinge on the Palm Springs sphere, that Palm Springs be accorded the opportunity to review the matter before the Commission. No other Coachella city has made such a request to date. RANCHO MIRAGE Rancho Mirage concludes that, " . . . the previous and lengthy Sphere of iiafiuence study resulted In a rational -ccis1.... that has been reinforced and strengthened by numerous activities that have occurred over the past two or three years . " No change is requested by Rancho Mirage. See TAB D for the detailed input to this report by the City of Rancho Mirage. DESERT HOT SPRINGS Desert Hot Springs states that after reviewing its present sphere of influence, " . . . the present periphery is adequate and satisfies our City' s needs, consequently, a change in boundaries at this time would be unrealistic. " (See TAB E. ) V. CITIES REQUESTING CHANGES INDIO The City of Indio desires to expand its sphere of influence to the west, adding an area of about 42 square miles that would reach from north of Interstate 10 to the south boundary of the Palm Desert Country Club (44th Avenue) and extending west of Washington Street about 12 miles . In addition, Indio proposes to add approximately 2a square miles bounded by 48th -4- Spheres of Influence Desert Cities February 1978 Avenue on the north, 51st Avenue on the south, Jefferson Street on the east, and Washington Street on the west. See map at TAB F for delineation of these areas, and see also Indio' s input to this report at TAB G. Except for the Palm Desert Country Club, which covers approximately 14 square miles and includes about 1200 homes and a golf course, the 41-2 square mile parcel is essentially uninhabited desert land. The 2� square mile parcel contains agricultural land in the eastern part and built-up areas of residences in the western part. Indio cites the following points as relevant to expanding its sphere: that the present city limits already extend to within a quarter mile of Jefferson Street; that all areas annexed would be assured of the finest urban services; that annexations already have been initiated by property owners as far west as Jefferson Street fronting on Highway 111; that Indio presently provides many of the typical urban services provided by incor- porated municipalities, including fire, police, public works, city planning, city management, and water; that the projected population of Indio by 199U-1995 is from 43, 500 to 52 , 000 (now is estimated to be about 20, 000) ; that all areas within the proposed sphere of influence are considered homogenous with areas presently within the city limits; and that there are no agriculture preserves in the area proposed for addition to the sphere. Details of these points are at TAB G. INDIAN WELLS The City of Indian Wells, which now has no sphere of influence beyond its city limits, proposes designation as a sphere a north-south corridor approximately one mile wide extending from north of Interstate 10 southerly to the northern edge of the present city limits (generally along the Whitewater Channel) and an additional strip oriented east-west averaging perhaps i mile wide extending from the above one-mile strip on the west to an extension of Adams Street on the east. The requested sphere also includes a " triangle" of land bounded by Cook Street on the west, 44th Avenue on the south, and the white- water Channel on the north, and extending about 2 mile to the east from Cook Street. See the map at TAB H for the sphere proposed by Indian Wells. TAB J contains the reproducible part of Indian Wells ' input to this report. , (Indian Wells also forwarded as part of the -5- Spheres of Influence Desert Cities February 1978 input the city' s Environmental Impact Report (1974) and Open Space and Conservation Elements (1973) which are too lengthy to append to this report) . The north-south corridor is essentially vacant desert land, except for the Del Safari Country Club, which is located about h mile south of Interstate 10. The east-west strip contains some residential development. Note on the map at TAB H that the sphere proposed by Indian Wells includes the intersection of Washington Street and Highway Ill and the immediate vicinity. The area within the boundary to the south contains a residential development of small homes. Indian Wells' _justification for the sphere of influence it proposes is that it now has no sphere but is entitled to one; that the city needs a corridor connecting the city with Interstate 10; that a city-owned sewer line traverses part of the proposed sphere; that the city's standards of development are high and that these standards would be applied to the sphere areas after annexation. Please see Indian Wells Resolution No. 77-69 at TAB J, which relates to the foregoing. This Resolution includes a statement that the city resolves to develop El Dorado Drive as a major north-south arterial street from the city limits to Interstate 10, and that proposed development in the sphere would be golf course-type residential development. PALM DESERT The City of Palm Desert currently has a sphere of influence that extends from Monterey Avenue on the west to Washington Street on the east and extending northward from the cit Y limits to Interstate 10. See the map at TAB A. The Palm Desert City Council has adopted Resolution No. 77-152 which accepts the fact that the Local Agency Formation . Commission in past actions has maintained the westerly boundary of Palm Desert' s sphere at Monterey Avenue and an extension thereof, and the City Council considers this issue closed. The City also recognizes Indian Wells ' desire to have a sphere as logical and accepts,. the fact that this would alter Palm Desert' s eastern boundary. (See Palm Desert' s input to this report at TAB K.) There is, however, an exception that Palm Desert takes to the Indian Wells' proposed sphere, and this will be discussed below. -6 q. - • I Spheres of Influence Desert Cities February 1978 VI. DISCUSSION OF ALTERATION TO SPHERE BOUNDARIES The present sphere boundaries for Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage and Coachella are logical and appropri- ate and changes at this time do not appear warranted. An exception could be the sphere assigned to the City of Coachella, which extends westerly from the city limits a distance of approximately 5 miles. An examination of the expected growth of Coachella leads one to a tentative conclusion that the present sphere is disproportionately large compared to expected growth. It should be noted that the Coachella population decreased from 8353 in 1970 to 7753 in 1977. In regard to the cities of Indio, Indian Wells, and Palm Desert, several points must be addressed: -- Indio requests a sizeable expansion of its sphere. -- The areas requested as spheres by Indio and Indian Wells overlap. -- Indian Wells requests a sphere north of Inter- state 10. -- Palm Desert objects to assigning the " triangle" to Indian Wells. As mentioned earlier, Indio requests expansion of its sphere in two areas : first, westward of Washington Street a distance of a mile and a half (from south of the Palm Desert Country Club to above Interstate 10) , and, second, westward of Jefferson Street a distance of 1 3/4 mile (south of Highway 111) . Indio' s rationale for the former expansion, which would encompass the Palm Desert Country Club development, includes the statement that, " If not included with the City' s sphere, this development would become an island of unincorporated County territory, neither within the spheres of Indian Wells or Palm Desert. " A decision by LAFCo not to designate the area in either the sphere of Indian Wells, which does not want it, or in the sphere of Indio, which does, would not create an island; but rather this would leave an undesignated corridor between the spheres of the two cities . This would not be objectionable and certainly not illegal, and it should not hinder sound developmental planning for the area. It would be expected that -7- Spheres of Influence Desert Cities February 1978 Riverside County planners and City planners, from both Indio and Indian Wells, would work in concert to assure that orderly planning and sound development occur in the area. In addi- tion, the current Indio city limits are some four miles to the east of the center of the area, sufficiently distant to influ- ence a conclusion that it will be some time before the city is ready comfortably to reach into the area. In regard to Indio' s proposed expansion south of Highway 111, a major consideration must be a possible incorporation by La Quinta. In 1974, the Local Agency Formation Commission approved the incorporation of La Quinta, and although incor- poration failed at election, it probably will arise again for consideration. If incorporated, La Quinta should have some semblance of control of the area to Highway 111. Indio' s sphere of influence impinges on this area. In addition, it should be noted that Indio' s proposal to expand westward south of Highway 111 would sever part of a developed community which can be identified with La Quinta. It appears l ea.'£ _..designates in any sphel:e Lhe a ea jen`—,a I 1 7 from^the west side^of Section 32 westerly to the mountains and extending northerly across Highway 111 to the Whitewater Channel. Both Indian Wells and Indio seek to have the Washington Street- Highway 111 intersection and vicinity designated in their spheres . Again, based on the Commission' s demonstrated support for La Quinta incorporation, it seems prudent to leave this area undesignated. Also, although it may not be apparent in a review of the map, a natural mountain barrier exists between Indian Wells and the corridor northward from La Quinta to Highway 111. Indian Wells has requested a sphere which extends north of Interstate 10. The justification for extending north of the freeway is a desire to control an interchange on the freeway, which is envisaged as part of a plan to develop El Dorado Drive as a major north-south arterial street. It is believed, however, that this objective of Indian wells can be achieved without extension of this sphere north of the freeway. Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Desert do not have spheres north of Interstate 10. Although Indio has a sphere of influence assigned above Interstate 10, it should be noted that the Indio city limits also extend north of Interstate 10. -8- • f Spheres of Influence Desert Cities February 1978 Palm Desert and Indian Wells have cooperated on establishing a proposed sphere boundary between the two cities. However, one area of disagreement remains. This is the "triangle" mentioned previously bounded by Cook Street, 44th Avenue, and the Whitewater Channel. See the map at TAB L for an enlarge- ment of this area. The area contains approximately 70 acres. Running across this plat is a sewer line owned by Indian Wells, and this can be seen on the map at TAB L. This is a sewer main under pressure which conveys sewage from Indian Wells proper and which empties into a lift station on Cook Street that is owned and maintained by the Coachella Valley County Water District. From the lift station sewage flows into a CVCWD treatment plant on Cook Street. The Riverside County Director of Environmental Health states that the existence of the Indian Wells-owned sewer line is a compelling reason to designate the " triangle" as part of the Indian Wells sphere (see TAB M) . VII. OTHER CONSIDERATT.ONS Letters received by the LAFCo staff from private citizens and organizations relating to this study are appended at TAB N. We also have heard orally from a representative of the property owner of about 980 acres in Sections 31 and 32 (bounded by 48th Avenue, Jefferson Street, 50th Avenue, and Washington Street) , which is in the area proposed by Indio for addition to its sphere. According to the representative, the property owner would prefer not to have the acreage included in any sphere. VIII. CONCLUSIONS The LAFCo staff concludes that: 1. The spheres of influence of the Cities of Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, and Desert Hot Springs are logical and appropriate as now defined. 2. The sphere of influence of the City of Coachella probably is larger than warranted in view of the city' s growth pattern. 3. The City of Indian Wells should be assigned a sphere -9- s Spheres of Influence •Desert Cities February 1978 of influence beyond its city limits; that the sphere should include the " triangle" ; that it should not extend north of Interstate 10 and it should not in- clude the Washington Street-Highway ill area. 4. The sphere of the City of Palm Desert should be modified to accoanmodate_ assignment of a sphere of influence to Indian Wells. 5 . The sphere of influence of the City of Indio should not extend west of Washington Street north of Highway ill; that the sphere south of Highway 111 should be modified to include an area between 48th and 51st Avenues west of Jefferson Street (to the west edge of Section 32) and to delete that portion of the sphere now assigned in the vicinity of the intersection of Washington Street and Highway Ill. IX. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That the spheres of influence currently assigned to the Cities of Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, and Rancho Mirage remain unchanged. 2 . That the sphere of influence assigned to the City of Coachella be retained, but that the LAFCO staff follow development of the city closely to determine if the matter should be brought to the Commission' s attention before the next periodic review of spheres. 3 . That the City of Indian Wells be assigned a sphere of influence as depicted on the map at TAB 0. 4. That the City of Palm Desert be assigned a sphere of influence as depicted on the map at TAB P. 5 . That the City of Indio be assigned a sphere of influence as depicted on the map at TAB Q. (See composite map of spheres as recommended at TAB S. ) -10- 0®0• ;� :fir ��=�;�� AMmmm Fpz ga 1 �,,� A'.. 'C'�'lY ,. f�'47'Af���r�6}},��,. w��s�»K�.+tt!§a'•-��,M+xmtg g�,,,�.�•---- Al 1 LOCAL AGENCY FORMTION COMMISSION COUNTY ADMINISTRATI" CF=R 4080 Lemon Street, 12th Floor Riverside, California 92501 RECEl%,,r--i February 6, 1978 FEB 10 1978 708 Local Agency Formation Commission FROM: Wayne H. Curren, Assistant Executive Officer SU9JECTs LAVC #77-51-4—Annexation 04 to City of Palm Desert PROPOSALS This is a proposal to annex approximately 240 acres to the City of Palm Desert. SUBMITTED Dys The City of Palm Desert. LF, . RMLJ%REPMMS a This proposal has met all requirements of the law. The legal description and map were approved by the county Surveyor on November 30, 1977. The Planning Director filed a Negative Declara- tion and the appeal period ended January 20, 1978. There were no appeals. POPt&ATIONs The City states that the current population is 6, and that there are 2 registered voters and 2 dwelling units in the area proposed for annexation. "jLhe city anticipates that with development of condominiums in the area there will be an increase in population to 1550. LANE)US$s sristi_ng zoning is R-3-75, R-5, R-2A, R-2-60000 and R-A. There is presently one ranch house and a tree farm on the property. Proposed . LY1P`C #77-51-4 pave 2 new zoning is Planned Residential--five dulO ling units to the acre. The proposal is in conformity with the Cove Communities General Plan. MESSED VR7LUATjYODts The assessed valuation of laud in the ro a p posed annexation is $216, 928, with improvements assessed at $8, 975. The terrain of the area proposed for annexation is relatively level, sloping gently to the Whitewater Channel. which is adjacent on the south side. The arer. is contiguous to the Palm Desert northern city limits and also contiguous to the Rancho Mirage eastern city limits. Monterey Avenue separates the two cities at this point. No public roads traverse the property, but a private road (an ex- tension of Clancy F.aane) enters the area from Monterey Avenue. The acreage is covered with many trees of several varieties, including olive, citrus, and date palms. ®nly two dwelling units are now located on the 240 acres. The area consists of 48 parcels, but the Assessor' s records show ownership of all parcels with one exception to be vested in the Consolidated Land Investment Company of Rancho Mirage and Palm Springs, The Consolidated Land investment Company is a proponent of annexation. Planning for development of the area 'includes construction of 780 condominiums and an associated golf course. Average c1ensity thus would be 3.25 dwelling units per acre. Condominiums are currently under construction directly across Monterey Avenue in Rancho Mirage. The land is in the Palm Desert sphere of influence. Since only two voters live in the area, this is an uninhabited annexation. RECOMMITNDATINKs That Annexation 04 to the city of Palm IIssprt be approved and that the City of Palm Desert be authorized to-,Proceed without notice and Hearing. r X 1Respectfully submitted, wa�eB. Curren Assistant Executive officer