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ja4a, t � MUNICIPAL SERVICES.INC. IXEIVED March 12, 1985 "1 4= CITY OF INDIAN Wj U Mr. Prince Pierson Executive Director Indian Wells Redevelopment Agency 44-950 El Dorado Drive Indian Wells, CA 92260 Subject: Indian Wells Redevelopment Agency's a1.3 Million Obligation to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Dear Mr. Pierson: Pursuant to your request, please find enclosed a memorandum discussing the remaining #1.3 Million obligation to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and a recommended agreement to terminate the agreements between the City and Redevelopment Agency of Indian Wells and the City and Redevelopment Agency of Palm Desert. In summary, the memorandum points out that the City and Redevelopment Agency of Palm Desert have sufficient revenues that they do not require the ;1.3 Million to fund their operations or their capital improvements. The Redevelopment Agency, even if it spends all of the money allocated for projects and debt service to date, will still have a positive balance of approximately $1.5 Million. In addition, the Palm Valley Stormwater Project costs were equivalent to the sum of the revenues received from the bond issue, the contribution by the City of Rancho Mirage and the non-interest bearing loan from Coachella Valley Water District You will also note in the memorandum that I could not find any evidence in the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency's tax allocation bond issue of 1982 bond documents which would prevent the Redevelopment Agency from foregoing the E1.3 Million remaining obligation. If you have any questions regarding these documents or if you wish me to assist you in any of your negotiations, please feel free to call me. Sincerely, Richard Hill Ril:jg - d:lnd. Wells I Encs. Dimond Bar Eaerud•e Put • 712 N.Dtmrand Mr Boulevard 0 DYmoed Bar,Ca]fmaW 91765 • (918)912.5321(714)"4.294 1 MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Prince Pierson FROM: Dick Hill SUBJECT. Recommendations for Negotiating the $1.3 Million Obligation with the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency DATE: March 8, 1985 Pursuant to your request, we have reviewed a number of documents and have had several discussions with yourself and Mr. David Schey regarding the obligation to Palm Desert in the approximate amount of $1.3 Million. As you will recall, this obligation was negotiated as part of the flood control channel improvements constructed through the cooperative efforts of the Coachella Valley Water District, the City of Palm Desert, the City of Indian Wells, and the County of Riverside. The documents which were supplied to Mr. Schey and myself, and which were reviewed, include the following: L The City of Palm Desert Program and Financial Plan Fiscal Year 1984/85, which includes their redevelopmentagency budget; 2. The legal documents and official statement for the $15 Million tax allocation bond issue of 1982. Two items which were not provided to us, and which will tend to somewhat limit how specific we can be regarding recommendations, were the redevelopment agency's annual report and a detailed description of the source and application of revenues for the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency. Despite these limitations I have provided you with the following comments which are divided according to the city's budget, the agency's budget, and the agency's tax allocation bond issue: I. City of Palm Desert Budget The City's major source for expenditures is the capital projects budget which includes approximately $2.8 Million for street and highway construction; $3.1 Million for drainage facilities construction; $830,000 for signalization, and $600,000 for construction of a new fire station. The city had approximately $5.5 Million in carry- over appropriations for fiscal year 1983/84 to fiscal year 1984/85, indicating a surplus of revenues over expenditures. H. Redevelopment Agency Budget A. Expenditure Fund - The Redevelopment Agency allocated $9.0 Million for expenditures including a project of approximately $3.2 Million for construction of a bride on Monterrey Avenue over h g e the 15'hitewater Channel and which we Y understand will not be started during this fiscal year. - 1 - s \ B. Debt Service Fund - The Redevelopment Agency allocated $8.8 Million for debt service; however, how this money was to be expended was not clear and certainly exceeds the $2.1 Million maximum annual debt service for the tax allocation bond issue of 1982. We would guess that these items include loans from the city to the redevelopment agency, and other loans, perhaps, to the Coachella Valley Water District. C. Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund - The city budgeted =1.6 Million for low and moderate income housing and did not spend any of that money. In summary, even if all of the revenues to the redevelopment agency were spent for the public improvements, agency indebtedness, and the low and moderate income housing fund, the agency would still have a balance as of June 30 1985 of S1.5 Million. III. Tax Allocation Bond Issue - Again, the material which the City of Palm Desert so graciously provided did not fully explain the allocation of funds received from the bond Issue, the amount of the no interest loan for the Coachella Valley Water District, nor any monies paid by the City of Rancho Mirage. Even more interesting, we did not find any indication of the source and allocation of the monies paid by the Indian Wells Redevelopment Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency as part of its obligation to the flood control project. What we can conclude is that the net proceeds from the bond issue were an approximate $12.0 Million plus the interest earned on the various funds not to exceed $1.5 Million, and that the contract with Yaeger Construction Company was for $12.8 Million. This su ests that the $2.5 Million to be paid to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency y e ian WIls Redeve opment Agency was not required to complete the flood control improvements. That concludes the brief summary and financial status of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency and the City of Palm Desert. Regardless of what project or method for Palm Desert's terminating the remainder of the Indian Wells obligation toward the flood control project, the City of Palm Desert and the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency certainly have funds available to fulfill the City and Agency budget requirements without receiving the remaining E1.3 Million from the Indian Wells Redevelopment Agency. Further, other sources of revenue could be made available through development fees or an assessment district to provide improvements in the City of Palm Desert particularly for the area proposed for annexation into the city. Assuming that sufficient revenues are available, the Redevelopment Agency could also issue parity bonds up to an additional $5 Million in a second series to the Tax Allocation Bond Issue of 1982. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The information which we have reviewed to date suggests that there are a number of sources for obtaining the revenue to offset the Indian Wells Redevelopment Agency obligation to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency. Therefore, the question becomes how best to accomplish the goal of terminating the Indian Wells obligation. - 2 - The Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency could do so by adopting the attached suggested agreement, along with execution by the City of Palm Desert, the Indian Wells Redevelopment Agency and the City of Indian Wells. Justification for the termination as noted in the recitals of the attached agreement is the fact that the $2.5 Million obligation was not required for the bond issue nor was it required to supplant any shortfall in revenues for completing the Palm Valley Stormwater Project. We recognize that the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency utilized estimates initially and expected to need the $2.5 Million from the Indian Wells Redevelopment Agency to ensure completion of the storm channel. However, the project is now completed and we have determined that its costs were equal to the revenues without the $2.5 Million from the Indian Wells Redevelopment Agency. Furthermore, the documents which we reviewed do not indicate that the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency would jeopardize their tax allocation bond issue by adopting the suggested agreement. In fact, the Official Statement specifically states, "The Agency has therefore excluded from its pledge of Tax Revenues under the Resolution those Tax Revenues derived from that portion of the Project Area, as amended, which is within the territorial limits of the City of Indian Wells." - 3 - 6 AGREEMENT TO TERKINATE THE AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATION AND THE AGREEMENT TO AMEND AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATION THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of , 1985, by and among the City of Indian Wells, the Indian Wells Redevelopment Agency, the City of Palm Desert, and the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency. RECITALS WHEREAS, the CITY OF INDIAN WELLS, the CITY OF INDIAN WELLS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (the "LW. Agency"), the CITY OF PALM DESERT, and the PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (the "P.D. Agency") entered into an Agreement for Cooperation on July 4 1982; and WHEREAS, the CITY OF INDIAN WELLS, the LW. Agency, the CITY OF PALM DESERT, and the P.D. Agency subsequently entered into an' Agreement to Amend the Agreement for Cooperation; and WHEREAS, the original agreement and the agreement to amend the original agreement required the LW. Agency to pay to the P.D. Agency the first $2,500,000 of tax revenues attributable to Flood Control Benefit Area OW) to be used by the P.D. Agency to pay principal and interest on indebtedness of the P.D. Agency to finance or refinance, in whole or in part, the Palm Valley Stormwater Project; and WHEREAS, the LW. Agency has paid $1,188,000 of such required amount; and WHEREAS, the P.D. Agency has completed construction of the Palm Valley Stormwater Project and has sufficient revenue to pay the principal and interest on indebtedness of the P.D. Agency. - 1 - NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises set forth below, the Parties hereto agree as follows: SECTION 1: The Agreement for Cooperation shall be terminated. SECTION 2: The Agreement to Amend the Agreement for Cooperation shall be terminated. SECTION 3: All obligations among the parties hereto, including the obligation for the LW. Agency to pay to the P.D. Agency the remaining $1,312,000 portion of the $2,500,000 obligation, shall be terminated. SECTION 4: This Agreement shall take effect only upon lawful execution by the Parties. CITY OF INDIAN WELLS BY ICHARD R. OLIPHANT, A R ATTEST: RINCE E. PIERSON City Manager/Clerk INDIAN WELLS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY By RICHARD R. OLIPHANT, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: PRINCE E. PIERSON Executive Director - 2 - } PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY sy ATTEST: HEILA R. GILLIGAN, Secretary CITY OF PALM DESERT sy WALTER H. SNYDER, MAYOR ATTEST: SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, City Clerk - 3 - TO: CITY MANAGER sty �11�,P�S N%D ELDORADD DRIVE W DIAN WELLS,CALTFDRNIA WX&7497 FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR INDIAN WELLS SPHERE, OF INFLUENCE SUBJECTS NORTH OF AVENUE 42 DATE' MARCH 13, 1985 GENERAL INFORMATION Total Acres : Ian I- 70 Developed Acres : 0 Partially Developed Acres : 600 (Del Safari C.C. , Palm Valley C.C. ) Undeveloped Acres : 756 Subdivision Cost on Undeveloped Land : $23,000/acre New Dwelling Unit Valve in Indian Wells : $55/sq. ft. Min. Dwelling Unit Size : 2,000 sq. ft. Development Tax: 1 ;% of value of construction REVENUE TO INDIAN WELLS FROM UNDEVELOPED SPHERE: DWELLING UNITS 750 acres X 3 d.u./acre = 2, 250 dwelling units (2, 000 sq. ft. )X ($55/sq . ft. )X (2, 250 units) X (1 .258) = $3,093 , 750 SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS 750 acres x $23,000/acre X 1 .25% = $215,625 TOTAL: $3 , 309 ,375 REVENUE FROM PARTIALLY DEVELOPED SPHERE: DEL SAFARI COUNTRY CLUB Unknown PALM VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB 433 acres x 67% not completed X $23 , 000/acre x 1 .25% _ $ 83 , 400 844 units remaining X 1300 sq. ft. X $55/sq.ft. X 1 . 25%= $754 , 325 TOTAL: $837 ,725 GRAND TOTAL NORTH SPHERE. = $4 , 147 , 100 (continued) ,.,ANALYSIS: By the figures above it seems obvious that by relinquishing the 1350 acres in the Sphere of Influence north of Avenue 42, the City will be abandoning a potential development tax revenue of over $4 million. Based upon the precedent set in Pp, our Annexation No. a, it would seem that the City of Indian Wells should be entitled to compensation. As you may recall, Vintage Properties was required to pay the City of nn Palm Desert $11,000 in compensation for loss of potential A �y development fees on three lots that were to be detached from n,Z•T Palm Desert and annexed to Indian Wells(see attached 9" material) . It is my understanding that Palm Desert, based upon somewhat greater fee amounts, would actually realize a greater revenue from this area if allowed to annex it and said annexation would open the door to even greater revenues from commercial and hotel properties to the east. Based upon our present Annexation No. 9, and several recent contacts from property owners in our sphere north of Avenue 42, it is very conceivable that Indian Wells could supplant Palm Desert and annex this area of the sphere as well as the property to the east. It is my recommendation that if the City Council would contemplate allowing Palm Desert to usurp the Indian Wells northern sphere that an agreement be reached that would compensate for the loss of expansion potential and revenue. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that the City Council vigorously defe d t e &Dhere of venue 42. It seems to me, W; ,�after analyzing the situation, that the City should preserve is potential for expansion to the north and northeast. If, fw:dap�""' however, the Council chooses to relinquish the north sphere, Apt it would be my recommendation that a level of compensation be demanded from Palm Desert. This comepnsation may be appropriate in the amount of the remaining tax increment due M, from our Project Area 2 (approximately $1.2 million) . Compensation could come in the form of total forgiveness of the outstanding debt or reimbursement by Palm Desert of the City's payment of this debt. DGS/clh 1 `{ ♦ t y J < 1116 Tor ,,!!,!,li�(TTi'''"""tttt •.! n IT so it IT VON •— .�� �,r f # f �;' ' 7-ne..'lti I �j�T�\ �j (.•'s.'Tt..�. +.i`t �A�� ��,���r e mk wy Tka IlPt- ZX t A• 45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT,CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611 August k, 1982 Mr. Charles Calendar The Vintage Club Cook and Fairway Drive Indian Wells, California 92260 Dear Mr. Calendar: Pursuant to direction I have received from the City Council, our city is prepared to finalize the municipal reorganization known as Indian Wells Annexation Number S. In lieu of various fees which the City of Palm Desert would have expected to collect from said property, it is our understanding that the Vintage Club will pay the sum of $11,000, and thereafter be free of any encumbrances or responsibilities to the City of Palm Desert. Please make your check payable to the City of Palm Desert and transmit same to Mr. Richard Oliphant of the City of Indian Wells. Mr. Oliphant will hold said check in trust until the annexation is recorded and completely finalized. I have placed this matter on our City Council Agenda for August 12, 1982, and will submit the appropriately adopted resolution to LAFCo immediately thereafter. Official recordation should then be routine and swift. V y .M4 . BOUMAN CITY MANAGER MJB/srg cc: Mr. Richard Oliphant Honorable Mayor and City Council \1flf'" THE VINTAGE CLUB August 10, 1982 Councilman Pick Oliphant City of Indian Wells 45-300 Club Drive Indian Wells, CA 92260 Dear Councilman:Oliphant: Enclosed is a check in the amount of $11,000.00 as payment for the various fees which the City of Palm Desert would have expected to collect from the property included in L.A.F.C.O. annexation #82-19-4. Payment of this fee will eliminate forever any encumbrances or responsibility to the City of Palm Desert for this property. Please hold this check in accordance with the agreement stated in the August 4, 1982 letter from Martin J. Bouman, City Tanager of the City of Palm Desert. I Thank you very much for your attention and assistance in this matter. It has been greatly appreciated by us at The Vintage Club. Very truly yours, Indian Wells Associates By: Vintage Properties - Indian Wells By: Char es(. Callander Asst. ---�dent r, � CLC/jw AUG 1115E2 IJI Enclosure cc: Joe Seiger Ir OF, VIDW-(; I'VELLs ' Caw\. o. I91D1 P67ADD ti VIAN VVCLL , J. c /��L t7 7u&m W. A.r. w�tjl► 44-950 ELDORADO DRIVE • INDIAN WELLS,OAUI ORNIA 92M7407 �V\IVY 4 „uV ..1.1V • `Tlvy--� � ♦ - I � December 20, 1982 Martin J. Bouman, City Manager City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert , CA 92260 Re : Indian :Jells Annexation No. 8 Payment of Fees Dear Marty: Enclosed herewith is a check in the amount of $11, 000. 00 that was deposited with the City of Indian Wells by the Vintage Club pending the finalization of our Annexation No. 8 and a number of other issues that the Vintage Club was pursuing with the City of Palm Desert. We received verification last Friday that our Annexation has been finalized and recorded with the Board of Equalization and we have received evidence that the parcel map that was being done on the three acre parcel has been finalized. For this reason we are herewith transmitting this check pursuant to the agreement that Palm Desert made with the Vintage Club and Councilman Oliphant. It is our understanding that this will finalize any transactions necessary on this matter. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Very truly yours, CITY OF IN'DSAN IdF.L�Q�. DAVID G. SCHEY Community Developme t Dire for DGS/bjc cc : Charlie Callander r INDIAN WE-1,Ls AssocijuLs BANKO!IN'OFFAMERICK" 10841 . 11101. f 35 'M PA-{CENIER pj.c�(0 3000 SAND 1111J, ROAD, 111MIG. 3. SUITE 255 so PC.910 SAN m$E.CALIF.116115 MENLO PARK, CALIF. 04025 11-35 August 9 19 82 lzlo THE SUI a I -T C11 0 1?01.S CIS u -DoLLAns $*11 .o00.00 �Y— T TO City of Palm Desert 711' 0 TE HNIt 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane OF F Palm Desert, CA 92260 11901013411is e1: 1210003581: 00352,-,Os 311, ................ INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM City of Palm Desert TO: Ray Diaz, Director of Environmental Services FROM: Steve Smith, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Establishment of City's West Boundary DATE: July 2, 1984 Pursuant to your instruction, I have examined the matter of how, when, and the circumstances under which the city's westerly boundary was established. A review of our annexation file indicates that the current boundary was established by LAFCO in a decision made February 19, 1975. This decision followed extensive input by both Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert throughout 1973 and 1974. Basically, Palm Desert with the support of the County and LAFCO staff, proposed that the boundary be established at Bob Hope Drive. Rancho Mirage, apparently under the belief that the best defense is a good offense, countered by proposing that the boundary be set at Portola Avenue. Both sides claimed that traditional areas of influence supported their proposed boundary. LAFCO apparently decided to "split the difference" and established the boundary at Monterey Avenue and its extension with the exception of a few parcels (one of which is the property in question). In November, 1977, LAFCO decided to review the sphere of influence further and the cities were asked to comment. December 30, 1977, Rancho Mirage was apparently satisfied with the established boundary and commented to LAFCO 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." Palm Desert was also satisfied with the existing west boundary and commented that it felt any adjustment to the west boundary was a closed issue. February 15, 1978, LAFCO agreed with the cities and confirmed that there would be no change to the boundary. It has remained unchanged since that time. I would suggest that the city try to avoid claiming that Rancho Mirage is attempting to infringe into our sacred sphere because this could come back to haunt us if we were to attempt to unilaterally move to the east. It is my opinion that the city should argue that the 1975 decision was rational, based on extensive study, the situation has not changed, the property owner is satisfied with being in the Palm Desert sphere and it would serve no useful purpose to change the sphere. Attached is a copy of the 1977-78 LAFCO report and Rancho Mirage submission thereto. I have underlined in red salient points in the report from Rancho Mirage which purported to show how rational the 1975 decision was. Submitting this information to LAFCO would mean that Rancho Mirage would have to show how the 1975 decision was wrong or how things have changed since 1978. I trust this is the information which you require. STEPHEN SMITH ASSOCIATE PLANNER /t m 1 REPORT TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSIONI ON SPHERES OF INFLUENCE FOR DESERT CITIES CONTENTS PAGE NO. LIST OF TABS i I SACriGROUND 1 II PROPOSALS BY CITIES 1 III 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 VIII CONCLUSIONS 9 IX RECOMMENDATIONS 10 TABS A Existing Spheres of Influence B LAFCo Staff Letter to City Managers/Councils ' I 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 Sp I Ikere G City of Indio Comments and Proposals H Map of Indian Wells Requested Sphere J City of Indian Wells Comments and Proposals I 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 i P Sphere of Influence Recommended for Palm Desert Q . Sphere of Influence Recommended for Indio I R Services Within Cities S Map of Composite Spheres as Recommended (Including Enlargement of Washington Street-Highway 111 Area) -i- i REPORT TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION ON SPHERES OF INFLUENCE i FOR i DESERT CITIES I. BACKGROUND i 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 M l.r3r.to , 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 . 1 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 I Spheres of Influence Desert Cities February 1978 Indian Wells Desires sphere tnot assigned beyond city limits at present) Indio Desires expansidn of present sphere Palm Desert Willing to havelits 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 consideratibn of the spheres of influence, it may be useful to review the requirements of California law relating to spheres . Government Code Section 5477,1 says, in part: I " In order to carry out its purposes and responsibilities ror 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 coisider: (a) The maximum possible service area of the agency based upon present and possible service capa- bilities of the , agency. l 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 . fat The existence ^f social and acnnomic 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. I (h) The existence of . agricultural preserves in the area which could be considerediwithin 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. " i 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. � i -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) thoselcities which have proposed changes to their spheres . IV. CITIES NOT REQUESTING CHANGES TO SPHERES PALM SPRINGS Palm Springs reports that the sphere which Ovals 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 onithe 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 r.utio(,ai ueuisiun that has been reinforced and strengthened by 6umerous 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 l INDIO The City of Indio desires to expand its sphere of influence to the west, adding an area of about 41z 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 115 miles . In addition, Indio proposes to add approximately 21; square miles (bounded by 48th I -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 , land see also Indio' s input to this report at TAB G. Excepit for the Palm Desert Country Club, which covers approximately Vz square miles and includes about 1200 homes and a golf course, the 4z 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 L 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, polio, public works , city planning, city management, and water; that the projected uIc,_ -ndl _ r p_p -., of.. 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 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 Indianlwells ' input to this report. (Indian wells also forwarded as part of the -5- I 1 Spheres of Influence Desert Cities February 1978 I input the city' s Environmental Impact Reporti (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; 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 standard's 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 relatesjto the foregoing. This Resolution includes a statement that that 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 sphe�e 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 . 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 tissue 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 ' input to this report at TAB K.) There is, however, an exception that Palm Desert takes to the Indian Wells ' proposed sp�ere, and this will be discussed below. I -6- i Spheres of Influence j Desert Cities February 1978 I VI . DISCUSSION OF ALTERATION TO SPHERE BOUNDARIESI II 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 thejCity of Coachella, which extends westerly from the city limits aldistance of approximately 5 miles . An examination of thelexpected 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 Well , and Palm Desert, several points must be addressed: -- Indio requests a sizeable expansionlof 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 . I 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 createlan 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 , 978 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 bgIfore 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 larise again for consideration . If incorporated, La Quinta should have some semblance of control of the area . to Highway 11;1 . Indio ' s sphere of influence impinges on this area. In addition, it should be noted that Indio ' s plroposal to expand westward south of highway 111 would sever part' of a developed community which can be identified with La Quin'ta . 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 Ill 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 E1 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 i i Palm Desert and Indian Wells have cooperated n establishing a proposed sphere boundary between the two ciIties . However, one area of disagreement remains . This is th6 " 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 fromiIndian Wells proper and which empties into a lift station on Cook Street that is owned and maintained by the Coachellaivalley County Water District. From the lift station sewagelflows into a CVCWD treatment plant on Cook Street. i 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 representati�,e of the property owner of about 980 acres in Sections ! 31 and 32 (bounded by 48th Avenue, Jefferson Street, SOth 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 adreage included in any sphere. VIII . CONCLUSIONS The 'LAFCo staff concludes that : i 1. The spheres of influence of the Cities of Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, and Desert Hot Springs are logical and appropriate as now defined. i 2 . The sphere of influence of the City of Coachella probably is larger than warranted in viei 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 -y beyond its city limits ; that the sphere Y _ P 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 accoaunodate 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. RECOM1KENDATIONS 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- City of RANCHO MIRAGE 69-825 HIGHWAY 111 RANCHO MIRAGE CAL IFORNiA 92770 TELEPHONE 17141728-8871 December 30, 1977 Mr. Wayne B. Curren Sss'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. C`. TT- ^sry .ays, we are mildly enthused about thlY _re_?t,dv 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 Plannine 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 Z, 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. 4 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 S Convenience, we commented at length - during the 1973-74 hearings - Cityproblem on the s re latest drto the m. movement of vehicular traffic through the our comments were not limited merely to catologing problems, however, identified alleviating and specific proposals for all g pr oblems were included. P 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 Hi ay 10. TJ rh the ex•_epilun y°rFewsy .ntcrCc - nection, which is primarily a State or Federal responsibility, this ambitious plan has been adopted in our General Plan and will soon be koo(- implemented+- At the request of various property owners, we are curt utly proceeding with the formation of an Assessment District for the express purpose of constructing these important street and Hiway improvements. C 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 rat onal ecision that has been re nforced and streaMthened 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, Hearing, we offer the attached comments. Many are simply restatements of Mr. Wayne B. Curren 9� December 30, 1977 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, /4,�,e9���`i.�' William J. Inobert City Manager WJP:sg ci V 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, submi ts 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. T, . di "ai! include but not be 14—ited to iryentories only, ILC studies JIU C) LAFCO shall : y V 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 - S. 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 D-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 rea'Ores ". . 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 greatly 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- hone 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 (PUGS) _ Since incorporation, the City has been beset by rEy:25tS 'ar t": type of development. The density in these PUD pro.je.ts +cr- 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. f 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. Another residential area is to the Northeast adjoinina the Whitewater River. This is of varied character including agricultural . The area North of and adja- cent to the Tamarisk Country Club 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 Ill . 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 tours. 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 or000sed sphere of influence are 2 existing mobile home parks with golf courses. j It is, therefore, a reasonable observation that the proposed developments within the City limits, and those pro oosed for the areas adjacent to the City, would be compatible with the life styles of the residents as a zotal 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 f 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 Repot #1 5. 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 together 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.City-. 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 the area of plannino and development. purposes of LAFCD are C-1 & 2, as set forth on page I . 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 followinq logical geographic boundaries. Duplication of efforts will be avoided or eliminated by the proper assiqnment of duties and responsibilities to either the local agency - Rancho Mirage - or the agency most adept at providing needed services. 0.7 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 F 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 im lementation document. This third section contains data which wi ena a developers an 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 departments 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 g 1 produce with these efforts, the City of Rancho Mirage, as prime mover, will p 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. C' This data enables the above jurisdictions to forecast deficits and surpiu'es for budget and tax setting purposes. The cost benefit ratio theory can be more ,justly applied now that this has been completed. t is the opinion of the City of Rancho Mirage that the sphere of influence, as ro—Do-s-ed is ogical and in Keepina wit the aui a roes as set forth by LAFCO and the State. It is also the considered opinion of. the Lity Louncii that the program now under wa to lan the develo ment of the land within the sp ere o in uence of Rancho Mirage will produce a truly unique area whitii ed wi ene it a agencies providing services wit in a ou ro uce erein. A poin may a raise at of er ,jurisdictions cou posse y p 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, /��am rt City Manager City of RANCHO MIRAGE V/ 69.82S HIGHWAY 1.11 RANCHOMIRAGE CALIFORNIA92270 TELEPHONE (714)328.8871 i% 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 Agency t e fGllowiry is bcinG submitted. Thj3 information was originally submitted during the 1973-74 Sphere of Influence Hearings; nowever, since most of the statements and observa- tions ar-F—so-Newhat 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—contained in overnmen o e Section 54774. Sincerely, �., it l lam J. Pobert City Manager presentation to LAFCO, 1973-74 C CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT 12 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 C Sphere of Influence both prior to and after annexation to the iity. (' underground underground Ut. 1 sty UiSeric`,., fire $crViCc, •r iaiin3it• , 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- C� ate g.0 _rnment arld in many Cases in California, the City .:Uu.:6ds at:u school boundary are not coterminous. Post Office. Postal zones are not set by City boundaries - they are set by the 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. 3: The splitting of streets has been recognized by the LAFCO of Santa ara t 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 planne 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 City of Rancho Mirage (after annexation). Monterey koad north of the Whitewater ,s als^- partially ,.. t_ O t, of Rancho Forage 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. 4. COMPARISON OF C GENERAL PLAN PROJECTED DENSITIES ..,BOB 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 '74) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE COVE COMMUNITIES 12,392 - 0 - 3.0 37.200 - 0 GENERAL 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 LARD 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 1W-7 tahe is n ncorporation of ��— n o ec o 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. 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 'it y'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 C-4 Sirce incorporation 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 d for the tax effort of cities is being 9 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 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. IA,o.. Chet Hatt, Executive 066.iceA Got the Wi.Cdti6e Conbelrva- ti.on Board, Depaxtment o6 F.i.eh and Game, has hequested .that the mounta.i.na south o6 Rancho AiAage be Ze6t out o6 i any eity's sphere ab it wiU eventuaUy be a State Pak. , TR—ey paedeh to wojLk with the County nathen .than zevvwl citiea. X0 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. Ci The most significant project of yenerai concern which hds been Nraaoted 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 critica l Mirage residents and the service of immediate concern to Rancho 9 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 r bestow such a gift on the County? i 7. SERVICE CAPABILITIES The City of Rancho Mirage is most capable to service the area within its ro ose histoica yd sphere extendingto Portola on the east. This area has, as has been s own, r een service y 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 reautting 6rom annexation must not create areaa di66iaU t to serve." "The pn.opoaed annexation mutt reautt .in a tog.ieae and neasonabte exaane.ion o6 the annexing city." With 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 municipald�"S functions, Rancho Mirage is geared to .provide whatever is needed in this field. raw Financially, the City is fortunate in accumulating over $450,000 surplus P during its first year of operations. Rancho Mirage is operated on sound business s1 1 arrange- ments principles with a minimum of permanent staff. Consultants on contractual g metsfull- Y` meats are utilized wherever possible. This negates the need for a large time staff. Private enterprise has the expertise and manpower to accomplish vr ' , 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. Thi 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. Honme, 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 nPrnetuate. The Rancho mirage nrowth and that of the l Cove Co!!ununii.!es a even highlighted by the Pal!n Due!�ert proposed street 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. F' blems are not critical. under the Rancho �6 Mirage General Plan. The basic philosophy of deve opment between the two cities is efferent. anc o 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. 1RAGL: a9•a45 HIGHWAY It_1 RANCHO MIRAGE CAUFO. ........... City of RANCHO Al RNIA92Y711 TELEPHONEU�s132a�S i I+ cirr na: j SUMMARY i HISTORICAL REVIEW CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE November, 1974 The LAFCO Staff Report of October 11; 1974, Section headed, STAFF PROPOSAL, Pane-b 3HODe Paragraph has been advances the betweendividing pline se ._ --m».at ..his� .l� -, between Rancho mirage and PaL^.. UeSert- "In the Incorporation Feasibility Study of the Mid-Coachella Valley Study Area presented to LAFCO on December 18, 1968 , and the Staffs Incorporation Study for Palm Desert dated August 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 , 1972, were that th14 e eview common boundary be Bob Hope Drive. Howe{hat BobeHoperDrivether rhasMj of our previous studies and considering ------ over the ears been the historical division between the Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert areas , it was decided to recommend this major high- way as the common sphere boundary. " (Underlining by Editor) 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 ecent promulgation by newcomers and absentee landowners. This arbitrary designation of the dividing line stems from two basic .01 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 o,o 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" -i L subdivision, dating iocamed -1c an-, w":••. the White water. 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 IIope Drive were annexed to and identified with Rancho Mirage. This cTin-tiguity resulted in a continuous community of homes both on the o��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. Thb 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. . = 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 iiic historical rcCog.:1t1O. Qf 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 action hardly supports the rationale as to the authenticity of the histori- cal fiction - Rancho Mirage) West of Bob Hope Drive - Palm Desert - East. TRAFFIC CIRCUL2=0N PROJECTS: 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. REA ��. '_]: \ !f- 0� '_r; City 41ALL _ _- --- L 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 �cquirc estate holdings east Of cUu HvYc vr1-- JO-aa forces t^ 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 C; documentary P'vi dELCC, arranged 1n CZtEgUr_C❑ iQr easy r2i=iC��'E' t 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. 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, JIt Yovenber 11, 1974 Editor fdr, t:illiam J. Probert City Manager City Kall Rancho Miraae, California Dear Mr. Probert: After a careful study of the historical narrative which focuses on the cuestion of the eastern .boundary of. the City of Rancho '1ira.ge and the supporting exhibit of documentary evidence on which that narrative has been *written, I have come to the resolute conclusion that any effort to establish that boundary at nob Hope Drive is with- out foundation and is inaccurate. The extraordirary documentary evidence drawn from public records, newspapers, and interviews which has been au:a55'd conclusive) 1P_'.�1t dLe� thwt SL^.Tl 4. 1; nit tte CUSS �t 'any point in the history of the development of the city and its near' environs . Exhibits 4los. 1 and 2 .establish clearly the historical record . That factual record, in mv. professional opinion, settles the natter. The weight of documentary evidence does not support the vied, that f.oh Pope Drive (formerly Rio del Sol) was ever considered either in custom or in fact as the eastern boundary of Rancho `liracre. Sinc .rely yours, V Doyce B. Nunis, Jr. Professor of :listory I r` r i Doyce E. 2.unis, Jr. , Professor of I:istorv, univcrsit�� of. Southern California Deorces: B.R. (1947) , UCL-A; M.S. in F.d. (1950) 1 !;.Ed. (1952) , Ph.D. (in Idistory, 1958) , USC. Author of 14 books; co-author 3 boolts; 44 articles in historical journals or collected works, 1960-present; over a 100 hoc]: reviews . Editor since 1962: Southern California ()uarterly, the publication of the Iiistorica Society o� �uthern California. F,rards and Honors: Grants from.. the Del Pro Foundation, 1956; henry E. Huntington Library, 1960; Gugggrhein Fellow, 1963-1964; Anerican Philosophical Society, 1969. Awards of merit `mom the %,rerican Association for State and Local History in 1962, 1965, 1974 , ,+wards of merit from the Los Angeles Corral of :resterners, 1.971, and the Historical Society of southern California, 1572; Papal Cormeneation fzotrt Pope Paul VI: "In Recognition of F'is Cutstandira Contributions to the Catholic Historical Interests 6f California, " 1970. Professional Appointments: :Member, Library Ccrnittee, California ?Iistorical $OC]etV; Docur erts Cors-ittee, society for the ristory of Techno- logy; Documents slirvev committee, American focicty for I.a, History; Advisor Board, R-micTos del Antano, Santa Ana, Calif . , Board of Directors, historical Societir of southern Califorlria; C ?rC3i ert, Boars: of iruZtces, SZ nta - Library; Vice Chairnan, History 'rear., 7,os Angeles ricentennial Committee. Consultantshins: California State Departr+ent of 11ental Fygier.e, 19�2-1956; Henry E. Huntington Library,- 1965-1969; California Mate De- Partment of Parks and Leaches, 1970; commission Historian, E1 Pueblo de Los Angeles, 1971-present; research Associate, Los Angeles County museum. of natural History, L°72-rresert; Coronet Instructional Films, 1970, 1973-1574 ; Universii`tudics - Editorial Boards: TI1e Historian, 1954-195E; American Biblicaraphical Center, 1964-1967; The Indian iistorian, 1965-1967 ; Journal of San Diego Fsi.storvo 1971--prevent: Jofin Charles Fremort Pliers, University of I1linoi> Press . historical Advisor on the publication of na.ruscripts: Lniversity of Illiroi i, Chilton Press , 1�^erican �•'est Publishinc Press, Iuntington LiSrar. Connpany, University of Texas Press, Aow�ll-*7orth Publishers, The Talisman Press . etc. Columnist: occasional boo]: review column for Vesttra" Recent Appointments: Fistorical Consultant, City of Rancho `Mirage. . - '7 ., j. ... _ ,_ .. 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This would give us more } Press-Eiiterprise Staff Writer - input into how the corridors from the(I-10) frees:ay INDIAN WELLS—The city wants to expand its are under the to be resent county sphere of influence sphere of influence beyond the city limits, but it P may face a battle with neighboring Palm Desert plan, Indian Wells is the only city between Palm when the issue comes before the county agency that Springs and Indio with no sphere of influence be- must approve such requests later this year. yond its own city limits and no direct access within On recommendation of its general plan advisory its general plan to the chief traffic artery for ttie committee, City Manager Prince Pierson sent a Coachella Valley;Interstate 10.The Rancho Mirage map of the proposed expansion of the city's sphere sphere extends along I-10 from Date Palm Di.=e of influence boundaries to the county Local Agency to Bob Hope Drive. Palm Desert's picks up tram Formation Commission two weeks.ago: -, Bob Hope to Washington Street. Indio's extei.ds The commission's chief planner, Howard Pow- along the freeway from Washington Street to C :a- ell, said Tuesday that he had a request before the . chella. County Counsel's office to clear:up some legal"- Palm Desert city planner Paul Williams sr id questions on the request, but that a commission Indian Wells sent a letter over a year ago, confirm- hearing on it would be scheduled by mid-year, ing that it had no interest in extending its sphere regardless of the counsel's findings. - beyond"its city limits. The map shows a proposed expansion of the "Palm Desert's done some general planning out re,• city's sphere of Influence north, slightly beyond to be 'anyerson conflict oversaid," uourrequestkthere'sgoing Interstate 10 between Washington and Cook streets- That unincorporated area, which includes large'. Williams, whose department has already developments such as Palm Desert and del Safari Planned a municipal golf course and several parks country clubs, is presently within the City of Palm In the proposed Indian Wells annexation territory, Desert's sphere of Influence.`'. ; .. 1- disagreed with Pierson. ' � „ Inclusion of an area In a city's sphere';of John- Wilhams.will recommend to the Palm Desert -ence is a first,but not necessarily a binding step in City Council that It oppose the Indian Wells request eventually annexing the area to the city, according when the issue comes before the council. to Powell. I "They're trying to open up a whole can of He gave. the recent example of the city of - worms that I thought was closed when they sent the Perris,which was allowed to include an unincorpor- letter expressing their.disinterest in extending their ated area"around March Air Force Base within its sphere of influence over a year ago,"Williams said. sphere, but was turned do4n-by the formation Williams said he will submit a list of reasons for commission when it requested annexation because' opposing Indian Wells to the council,,including: the proposed annexation was in the air base's flight J Palm Desert's growth pattern toward the pattern area,and uot;sultable'for city development, northeast would be.cut off at Cook Street:. i h.• in the.commission'sopinion. ' ' >` "A sphere 1s strictly a planning tool only;giving J The city's general planning.ef lorts;including , a city more gay-.so in the planning fo;.an unincorpor time:and :money. invested -in determining:future', ated area,"'Powell said.''"It 1s an initia]_'requlre community service arep 'will liave been,wisted: me.nt for.eventual annexation though." J Palm Desert's traffic•circulation pattern, "This would give everybody a•window'to I-10," based on major traffic arteries ronnihg from east to Pierson said about the expansion request.."Our,city west, could run counter to either county or Indian is interested in the corridors into Indian Wells,not . Wells street development plans °' } { � --� (714) 345-2831 1140SAN WC`LS 1�j 45-300 CLUB DRIVE INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA 92260 urun\" 1 naav April13, 1977 RECEIVED APR 14 1977 Mr. Marty Bouman PALM DESERT CITY HALL City Manager City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, California 92260 RE: Sphere of Influence Dear Marty: Per our visit to your office on April 12, 1977, we are forwarding herewith a copy of the letter to the Local Agency Formation Commission dated April 12, 1977 together with a map of the proposed sphere of influence for the City of Indian Wells and the certified minutes of the City Council meeting of April 7th. The City of Palm Desert is requested to support the proposal being submitted to LAFCO in that Indian Wells seeks to establish a "corridor of interest" extended from the Indian Wells City Limits to Interstate Highway-10 for the purposes of planning, developing, and/or otherwise insuring uses that are, in keeping with our City's philosophy and historical precedence. It is also a logical extension and growth pattern for the City of Indian Wells. I Very truly yours, CITY OF INDIAN LLS { PRINCE E. PIERSON City Manager PEP/kk Enc: LA.FCO letter dated 4/12/77 Sphere of Influence Map City Council Minutes - 4/7/77 1 j f 6 (714) 3.5-2831 L err ai �f�; d� *� 45-000 CLUB DRIVE ,INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA 92260 . wuvuw� ' u...rwwve , April 12, 1977 Local Agency Formation Commission County Administrative Building 4080 Lemon Street, 12th Floor Riverside, California 92501 Attn: Mr. Howard Powell RE: Sphere of Influence Gentlemen: The City Council of Indian Wells hereby requests that our "Sphere of Influence11 be amended as shown by the attached map. We have embarked upon a General Plan Program which includes the areas shown and further request that an early hearing date be set. Very truly yours, CITY OF INDIAN WELLS HAR H. SCHMI - Dire for of Buil "�g and Planning HHS/kk Enc: Sphere of Influence Map cc: City Clerk City of Palm Desert lS-- /- 171{) 345-2801 `�pld►�I d` ric 45300 CLUB DRIVE INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA 92760 ' EXCERPT OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 7, 1977 CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL PLAN RE: SPHERE OF INFLUENCE - APRIL 1, 1977. Planning Director Schmitz presented the recommendations for the general plan "Sphere of Influence" from the Citizens Advisory Committee for the General Plan meeting of April 1, 1977. He stated that without a "Sphere of Influence", the City would have little voice in any future developments that might occur. Planning Director Schmitz stated that the Committee suggested that the "Sphere of Influence" be expanded to include both sides of Interstate 10 from Cook Street to Washington Street as shown on the map presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Oliphant, seconded by Councilman Buss and carried to approve the "Sphere of Influence" as defined on the map presented by the Citizens Advisory Committee and forward it to LAFCO (Local Agency Formation Commission) to request them to increase the City's Sphere of Influence. JEA.NNE WILSOI City Clerk Dated: April 13 , 1977 ,c I ' xnM'.nw n.w i I :,I I 31 0 �� y��•i 1 err} `V, Y / ' C • . £ �" (/ e ..Y IT 14) \\ 1 \\ ....0 � is 10 PROPOSED n $ Q- 0 _ fen'w •EAfyoma s' i CITY OF INDIAN NELLS�! Q� ''. ,`�, •� ei.:e.,o.er'o. ,. \ SPHERE OF INFLUENCE 12 7 �iA�t\��a`.L,._,e �a C/8If 70 Nl •;\`���, .. � irrk _ CIt t --�.5,. .��::s� �..? ,r-�U.>�f 9EaMUD OUN -,� LC `�\coux!aY'Cu. " _O .�' .'. � ' ��/fP4�•� \6•�--.1..._C Ott. 11 i i L4 C_ i ti l Q we] P3 Naa,`vi.'[ki " i T.. sve ` t.. 19 •�':i- 1. { 1 V E � InJinn 1Yalls C 1 � ` kN \ h 1 III si"a , 0 A i I \ 4� k e o� f -•. f ' �� IJ 29 1 0 ' It S l P ��;"f . �` 9.I '�°��wtE`E.L,•�'�—rv.��/,/ ('�1 .�, � �� E1 �� V` �[v s • 1... _ � , �-i I _ l •z 1 1 � + ( a'i ; , � '. •!wan [, r a e I i To: Harvey L. Hurlburt, City Manager From: Paul A. Williams, DES Re : The Area of Conflict in the Sphere of Influence of the City with Palm Springs I just talked to Dick Smith regarding the proposed action by his Council on the removal of the sections along our south-westerly Sphere boundary of the proposed Sphere from the Palm Springs/to our Sphere, and he indicated the resolution was passed and that I would personally be getting a copy of it very soon. It seems to me that as soon as we get this resolution, we should forward it to LAFCO to guarantee that they are fully aware of this action being taken. k B h LAFCO MEMBERS DONALD SCHROEDER, County Board of Supervisor member WILLIAM JONES , Supervisor , 1st District Alternate: NORTON YOUNGLOVE WILLIAM FOSTER, Palm Springs City Council WILLIA14 ANDERSON, Banning City Council Alternate: PHIL REED JOHN FETT, Chairman, Hemet ) Special Di.stric' Members LEON KENNEDY, C.V. County Water Dist . , Vice Chairman) Alternates : WILLIAM CARP., Indio TOM WATSON, Riverside SHER14AN WHITNAH, Riverside - Citizen member Alternate : HAROLD BUTTERF'IELD, Rancho Mirage h 54795. At the hearing, the commission shall bear an ' parties y interested and P consider the application and the report of the executive officer. (Added by Ststs. 1965,.Ch.2045.) i, 54796. Factors to be considered in the review of a proposal shall (' include but not be limited to: (a) Population, population density; land area and land use; per capita assessed valuation; topography, natural boundaries, and drain- f' ' age basins; proximity to other populated areas; the likelihood of sig_ nificant growth in the area, and in adjacent incorporated and unin- corporated areas, during the next 10 years. i�. (b) Need for organized community services; the present cost and adequacy of governmental services and controls in the area; probable �. : future needs for such services and controls; probable effect of the pro. 41. posed incorporation, formation, annexation, or exclusion and of alter- native courses of action on the cost and adequacy of services and con- trols in the area and adjacent areas. Ct. (c) The effect of the proposed action and of alternative actions, on I, i adjacent areas, on mutual social and economic interests and on the local f.. governmental structure of the county. (d) The definiteness and certainty of the boundaries of the to the a nonconformance of proposed boundaries with liness of assessment or ownership, the creation of islands or corridors of unin- corporated territory, and other similar matters affecting the proposed ( boundaries. (Added by Stats.19M, Cb.2045.) 54797. The commission may continue the hearing from time to time,not to exceed 70 days from the date specified in the notice of hear- ing. Within 35 days after the conclusion of the bearing, the commission Fi shall adopt a resolution making its determination upon the proposal. If the commission approves a ro osal P P > Proceedings shall thereafter "i be initiated, conducted and completed pursuant to those.provisions of IG' I law which are applicable to the proposal as it has been approved by 4l) the commission. If the commission approves the proposal with modifi- cations or conditions, proceedings may be initiated, conducted and com- pleted only in compliance with such modifications or conditions. If the IC( � commission disapproves of the proposal, further proceedings shall ', terminate. Upon the filing with the Secretary of State of any notice or other document which is authorized or required by law to be filed with him i(I upon completion of any proceedings, said Secretary of State shall give written notice of such filing to the executive officer of each county within which any of the territory affected by such proceedings shall!I be located. (Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch.920.) 54797.1. If an application for an annexation to, or a detachment from, a city is signed by all of the owners of land within the territory proposed to be annexed or detached, or is accompanied by proof, satis- factory to the commission, that all of the owners within such territory Ili have given their written consent to such annexation or detachment, the commission may approve such annexation or detachment without notice and hearing. In such cases the commission may also approve and au- thorize the legislative body of the city to annex or detach such territory "(i) without notice and hearing by the legislative body, (ii) without • t�y an election, or (iii) both. r! 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FOtt, Chaia^man La= x annedy, Vice-chairman Donald schroadar A. . Maxtoa Xounglove (Alt.) William Pastor 11illie m Anderson shermw mitnah 'beetnts Willi= Janes >talf Present: Rob J. Fitch* Ae3t8't Eraezc. officer Tilden Brooks, Deputy O0. . Counsel Howard L. Paowell, LAPOO Planner Doug Beecrofgt, Survey & Road Hall Millington, Asseacor'e Bill Sleater, Aoseszor's Dan SOnehez, Auditor's Debbie Pratt, Planning The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. Minutes f the previous meeting were amrovesd an modified. ITEsd 03 on agenda—sphare of influence study-Cities of Rancho .Irage--Palm Desert (taut'd) mr. Powell gave a brief review of the previous proceedings, howing the areas an the map. The meeting then continued with Rancho irage's presentation. MR, WILLIAM PRO73MM, city na a;iesr, stated that. the Co missioners , ad been supplied with various documents, ft than presented tho allowing speakers, in support of the City of Rancho Mrage's sphere- RR, DO$GFi D1UttIiS. JR., JProfe csor of History at Use? Pans. Ally CROFTS oug-time resident of Rancho Mirage l MR, RONALD DiFI'k N, property Owner ad desveloperl la, RHe]RY WGARTY, early reevidca!t and property ouner- eveelcpesr. Mr. Probert then spoke, citing all the reasons for Ranch* Mirage's ,raoponed aphore, same of the points bviag: historically, Bob Hope .;rive has not been the divining line between the two cities, that Men- ;erey would be more legicalt district boundaries ahould not be considerad i e LAFOO Minutes 11/20/74 ..2- aD crit,aris for boundary lines; growth corridor is critical to tr -= future of the city; property ownerships ehang.s and cannot b,.: used -. a permanant guWai .n n °or boundaries. Mr. Probnrt con l : _,.Jd by r_qu rt- ing the JD_:sia:3ion to approve the sphesre boundaries a. prep"-- tod by Rancho Utrage. The Chaiman asked if there were other proponents, than azhed for Palm Desert's presentation: .MAYOR H4aRY CLARK, _PAUM DESERT, cemented on the eity's General Plan and proposed sphere of influence prepared by Wilsey and Haas, and that the General Plan is based on eitizena' input. Mayor Clerk stated that most of the area in the proposed sphere is vacant land, with only the Eisenhower Medical center and Palm Desert Greens developed. Mayor Clark stated that 81% of the property owners in Sec. 7 wish to be in Palm Desert' s sphere. He showed various ownerships on the map, stating that the representative of the Annenberg estate believed that Bob cope Drive should be the dividing line. MR. MR-VEY HURLBURT_, PALM DESERT CITY MANAGER, stated that Palm Desert's plan was not based on expansion but On the ability to serve. Ss went on to describe the sphere boundaries and the reasons for them, also noting that the University of California wished to have its Re- search. Center included in Palm Desert's sphere. Mr. Hurlburt took note of the possible incorporation of the City of La Quints., stating that the southern portion of Palm Desert's sphere could be adjusted if La Quinta became a city. He stated that the use of highways and major streets as boundaries is good planning. Mr. Hurlburt went on to give reasons for Bob Hope Drive being the dividing line, i.e. , the wishes of the people, district and school boundaries, postal and telephone service zones, the city's financial stability and ability to serve the sphere area. MR, RICHARD RUST, Campus Planner for UCR, presented a letter to the Commission giving the University's position, i.e. , support for Palm Desert's sphere that contains the largest portion of the research center but asking reconsideration of the area at the southeastern boundary that would be affected if La Quints. becomes a city. In reply to questions from the Commission, Mr. Rust stated that he was not in a position to comment on whether or not the research center would be included in an incorporated city in the future. MS. DARLENE MICKELTREE, Los Angeles, stated that long-range plan- ning for the good of the community should be the goa,X, not the prospect of realizing profit from sale of land. WILLIAM RAWITZER MAYOR OF RANCHD MIRAGE, expressed concern about the people who would be living in the arc& of the eastern sphere bound- aries because of the probability of increased density if Rancho Mirage 1 L.roU blinutos 11/20/74 -3- has so planning control... "the davalopa a will be loatg gone. . ." tar. Rawitzor spolto further on the general Plea of Rancho ttirvgo and its flevibility. MR. 13i]DROS A&%ZIMLPa, Preuident of muntzy Club Proparty owners Assoc., stated that as a result of a series of meetings of interested Property a n0ra, it was decided that they preferred to be included in Palm Deserts sphere. There being no one else desiring to spokk regarding Palm Desert° s proposed taphcre, the craizmau asked for rxbeattal from Rancho Mirage. Mr. williem Probert stated that because LAFCp and the Board of Supervisors had approved than boundaries of Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert at the time of incorporation, it was recognized that Rancho Mirage`s sphoro would entand to the oast. He asked that the matter be continued. Mr. Probert also spoke regarding growth patterns, stating that logically, historically, asconmically, the sphere of influence should extend eastward. The chaiaman asked for Palm Dosert's rebuttal. Mayor Clark stated that it was generally accepted that the Siesn- hewer medical Centor was in Palm Dessert. He spoke on the need to take into consideration the wishes of property owners, that the property owners bad clearly indicated that they desired the "village concept" in ocher words, low density. He spoke on the need to protect the en- vironment, especially the desert floor and mountains, to retain the beauty of the desert. Mayor Clark urged the c]=nisaion to approve staff'a reco=endation. As regards the University, Mayor Clark stated that the City of Palm Desert would not be called upon to provide much in the way of city services if the area were to amen and that the cost to the city would be minimal. The Cmirman closod discussion, there boring no further speakers. tsar. Foster stated that, while he recognized that the rights and desires of property owners dhould be considered, "good planning is probably over-riding factor--speaking of land use, zoning, strsatt systems, "% think than center of-a major street is really riot a logical dividing line." lar. Foster spoke of the problems in jurisdiction. Mr. Fcotor slid that the line should be moved either east or west, but be- cause moving most would involve cutting through developed property, the only way to move would be to the east. Mr. Foster stated that it appears that palm Desert has not expanded into area as much as Rumcho Mirage has. that the area is more "tied inu with Rancho Mirage. tar. Foster stated that the only direction for Rancho Mirage to expand is to the oast and north—Chat Pala Desert does not have that probl=. 1 LAFCO Also, he stated that Solo Hope Drive is more important to Rancho Mirage as an entry frees Interstate 10. Therefore, he believed that the div- iding line should be moved to the *not, stating he hoped that staff and oc3iooioa could arrive at a line and not cut properties in two and not go down the middle of a major thoroughfare. Mr. Younglove spoke in agreement, citing the problem that arise from using a major street as a dividing line. Hs stated that he felt strongly that property owners are affected. `Tin this area it would probably make sere memo if we did not try to resolve total consider- ation—excepting that overlap area--benoficial to let it ride for 6 months or a year--then update with General Plan in mind. etould rcca=- mend approving all except that area and try that difficult area at a later date. in response to n question regarding the University and the Big Horn Sheep Preserve, Mr. Younglove stated that that area could be left out..."UCR would want just one city...neither UCR nor city will want to incorporate." Mr. Fett said, "if there is no likelihood to be annexed to a city, maybe it should be left out." Mr. Schroeder asked, OWhat problems would develop if the overlap could be left in limbo?" Mr. Feet replied that Palm Desert had an annaxation proposal on the agenda but that it was far removed from the area of overlap. Mr. Kennedy stated that he would be in agreement to leave the area of overlap in limbo for perhaps a year and staff be directed to work on division Dino not along main thoroughfare. Mr. Foster then made the motion that the omission adopt the staff recommendation with two exceptions; elimination of area to the south and boundary which now runs down Bob Hope Drive be studded by staff, with reoo=aendation to come back to o iasion within reason- able tics. Boundary line not to be down major thoroughfare and not to cut through properties. mr. Fitch stated that, "BLM land is what we are concerned with next to La Quints. Did not knew ucR had interest..La Quinta subject to petition and cannot be changed..." Mr. Foster said it could be considered at a later date. in ro- gard to the area around Bob Hope Drive, he said, "You should come up with a simple lino. . .consider signing* zoning, etc. ..very difficult... eliminate cuttings property lines as much as possible." Mr. Younglove seconded the motion. In response to a question from Mr. Hhitnah regarding tine, Mr. Foster stated that he meant within a roxeonable poriod of time. Mr. Brooks reminded the oo=iaoion of Cathedral City' r incorpor- ation election and Mr, Foster stated that the report should not be brought back before that election. ..that six months would be a reason- able time. ROLL CALL VOTE RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: AYES: Younglovo, Chitnah, Kennedy, Foster, Fett NOES. Schrooder ABSTAINED: Anderson (absent free► October meating) At this tine a brief recess was called. Mr. Younglove excuaed himself to attend another meeting. The meeting resumed with Item A on agenda. Mr. Foster stated he would not participate because he owned some property in the proposal. LAFC #74-40-4--Proposed Annexation 02 to City of Palm Desert Mr. Fitch presented the proposal. The Chairman asked if there were any questions, then asked for proponents. MR. _PAUL WILLIAM, representing Pala Dccert, spoke in support, stating that the .city had initiated the annexation, that the city had planned a balanced residential and industrial services zone plan for the area. In reply to questions from Mr. Brooks and Mr. Kennedy, he stated that no building permits had been issued to area. There being no other proponents to speak, the Chairman asked for Opponents* MR. GEORGE MARZICOLA, representing various property owners, spoke in opposition and asked that he be given more time to contact recidchts and property owners to determine their wishes. MR. RICHARD 1X3FrMAN, President of Valley industrial Park, spoke on zoning problems with City, stating that he was certain that Most residents in the area were opposed to annexation and that they were not opposed to development of valley Industrial Park. Mr. Hoffman outlined the plans for provision of water and fire protection, sawor services, utilities, landscaping, etc. He asked the ooaaission to delay their decision. In rebuttal, Mr. Enrlburt, City Manager of Palm Desert, stated in reply to the commission that ono property winer had requested annox- ation. Mr. Hurlburt stated that the city nished to control planning I and assure that building standards would be maintained. He asked that the om mission arrive at a decision. After discussion on procedure with regard to the rights of protest of property owners and/or registered voters, Mr. Brooks advised that only the registered voters in an inhabited proposal had the power of protest. The Chairman closed the public hearing and asked for a motion. On Mr. Kennedy`s motion to deny the proposal, with Mr. Schroeder making the second, the Oowission voted to deny Annexation #2 to the City of Pale Desert. ROLL CALL. VOTS RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: AYES: Whitnah, Rannedy, Anderson, Pett NOES: None ABSTAINED: Foster LAPC #74-41-2--Proposed Annexation #14 to the Jurupa o®mnunity Services District Mr. Pitch presented the proposal and Mr. Pett asked for proponents. MR. SAM tMODN, Webb Engineering, spoke for the District, asking for approval. There being no one else desiring to speak, the Chairman closed the public hearing. On Mr. Schroeder's notion and Mr. %Famody•s second, the 0o ission voted to approve Annexation #14 to the Jurupa a*munity services District. ROLL CALL VOTE RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: AXES: Whitnah, Kennedy, Poster, Anderson, Schroeder, Fett NOES: None. At this time (11:00 A.M.) Mr. Schroeder left to attend another meet- ing. LAPC #74-42-3—Proposed Annexation #3 to C.S.A. #91-Valle Vista - Street Lights Mr. Pitch presented the proposal, The Chairman asked for proponents or opponents. MR. GEORGE BROWN, developer, spoke in support of the annexation, stating that his previous developaente (own-your-own-robile-home-lot) all were successful. III 7. �rQ zniatu9 es li`20J7k -7-° Them being no opponents to spank, the -4haizman closed the public hearing. on Mr. Kennody's motion and Ur. ,ihitnah`n second, the om=ieeion approved Annexation 03 to County Service Area 091. ROLL CALL VOTE RES[JL'iTBD AS POLLOG?S; AYES: whitanh, Ronnody, Foster, Anderson, Fott NOES$ Enna LAFC #74-43-4--Psoposod Annexation to the Coachella Fire protection District Hr. Fitch presented the proposal. The chairman asked for. proponents. KR. BM McMAK N 0oacholla City Manager, spoke in support, stating that the goal was to make the district and city boundaries ootarminouo and to provide the same level of service in the whole area, There being no one also to spank, the Chaiman closed the public hearing. on Mr. whitnah's motion and Mr. raptor's second, the Co=isaion voted to approve the annexation to the Coachella Fire protection District. ROLL CALL VOTE RESULTED AS FOLWWS: AYES: Whitnah. Kennedy, Foster, Awn, matt NoEst Now LAPC #74-44-3--Proposed Formation of County service Area #108- Maintenance of Kiuto Road in Sage Area Mr. Fitch presented the proposal. Mr. Fatt asked for proponeatoo MKS. FLORA MTB, resident and proponent, explained the present system of paying for mad maintenance ($3.00 per month per owner) and the difficulties involved. Mrs. white stated that many residents e:*nld be willing to pay a tax of $50.00 per year to ensure passable roads. A discussion followed on what would be an equitable means to raise enough monoy to finance a road maintenance program, with Kra. White saying that a tax based on assessed valuation could be a hardship on some residents. Mr. Fitch reminded the 0oomission that if the Board of supervisors approved formation Of the district, an election would be hold to approve a maximum tax rate. Before that time, a suitable tax rate would be ro- viewed with the proponents and others in the area. ' I i JJJ CJ Minutes li/20/7 a -8- Tharp being no further speakers, I-fr. Fett closed tho hearing. On Mr. Fostor'n motion and Mr. Whitnah's second, the 00=ission voted to approve formation of C.S.A. #108 in the Sage areu. ROLL CALL VINE RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: AYES: Whitnah, Kwmcdy, Foster, Anderson, Fett NOES: None LAFC #74-46-4--Proposed Formation of C.S.A. #109 for Mosquito Abatement in the Palo Verde Valley Mr. Fitch presented the proposal, stating that the proponents of the Mosquito Abatement District 4aro in support of the county service area concept instead of a special district. There being no one prosent to openk, Mr. Fott closed the hearing. On Mr. Kennedy's motion and Mr. Poster's second, the Jommisaion voted in favor of- formation of C.S.A. #109. BOLL CALL VOTE RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: AYES: Whitnah, Kennedy, Foster, Anderson, Fatt HOES: None Mr. Fitch listed possible hearings for December and at 11:25 A.M. the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, RAbert J, rt Ass't Executive Officer RJF/bg LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION COUNTS' OF RIVERSIDE COURTHOUSE, ROOM 210 Riverside, California 92501 PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF STJPERVISORS' MEETING ROOM J8i30 A:M Wednesday, November 20, 1974 1. Salute to the Flag 2. Approval of Minutes of October 16th Meeting 3. Sphere of Influence Study--Cities of Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert (cont' d) 4. HEARINGS: a. LAPC #74-40-4--Proposed Annexation #2 to the City of. Palm Desert (cont'd) b. LAFC #74-41-2--Proposed Annexation #14 to the Jurupa Community Services District c. LAFC #74-42-3--Proposed Annexation #3 to County Serv- ice Area #91-Valle Vista (str. lights) d. LAFC #74-43-4--proposed Annexation to the Coachella Fire Protection District e. LAFC #74-44-3--Proposed Formation of County Service Area #108-Sage (road maintenance) f. LAFC #74-46-4--Proposed Formation of County Service Area #109-Palo Verde Valley (mosquito abatement) 5. Possible Hearings for the December 18th Meeting 6. Adjourn LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION COLVEY OF RIVERSIDE COLrRTWUSE, ROOM 210 Riverside, California 92501 November 15, 1974 Local Agency Formation Commission County of Riverside Courthouse Riverside, California Rea LAM 074-40-4--Froposesd Annagotion 02 to the City of M. 1m Desert-pry City Council (cont°d) Gentlemen: The above proposal has meet all requirements of the law and was approved by the County Surveyor on Septwribor 24. 1994. It has been reviewed by all members of the Advisory Staff and all governmental jurisdictions have been notified. As the Commission is aware, thin proposal was continued from the October 16th hear- ings at the request of the City of Palm Desert. This proposal was initiated by resolution of the Palm Desert City Council, Physicaj BQaturess Area consists of approximately 320 acres north and east of the preaent city limits and bisected by Cook St. The portion west of Cook St, is north of the Stornmaator Channel and the eastern portion is bisected by the Channel. Populations Population is estimated to be 384 and the Election Dept. has counted 114 registered voters. There are 128 dwelling unite. Economic r'amm s Land use and zonings lased use is residential and vacants are;, also contains radio transmission tossers. Zoning in R-1, A-20 I-P and X-1. Assessed valuations land is assessed at $191,650 and imp- rovements at $396,600, Pulm s To provide municipal services to this area. Proponents have mado this statement in their applications 'In terms of social -2- LAFC 074-40-4 and economic interests, the area in question is related to the City of Palm Desert. The inclusion of this area in the City of Palm Desert is considered a logical extension of the City's boundariers.= That portion of the subject territory zoned M-1 (light manu- facturing) and I-P (industrial park) is located on both sides of Cook Ste at the northeast corner of the subject territory. The M-1 zone resulted from a zone change case recently approved by the Hoard of supervisors (Zone Change Case No. 1737) . The zoning was I-P prior to the zone change. We are in receipt of a letter from Robert M. Aran, attorney for the developers of a portion of the M-1 and I-P territory, who requests exclusion from annexation to Palm Desert on the premise that that city is trying to prevent the construction of the planned industrial park. In his question- naire filed with their proponal, the Palm Desert City Manager noted only that, if annexed, the M-1 and I-P "may be converted to a new zone yet to be established." The 14-1 and I-P territory is located at the perimeter of the territory proposed to be annexed and could be excluded without creating a boundary problem. nowever, if the Commission approves the staff recommendation at an earlier hearing to include all of the territory proposed to be annexed (as well as territory beyond) in the City°s sphere of influence* there would be no justification to dkmy this annexation other than the property owners' objection. I wHcVZFORZ RFsCOMM M that the commission approve Annexation 02 to the CLty of Palm Desert. Respectfully submitted# Robert J. Fitch Ase't Executive Officer RJF A rh LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE COURTHOUSE, ROOM 210 Riverside, California 92501 November 15, 1974 Local Agency Formation Commission County of Riverside courthouse Riverside, California Res LAFC 074-41-2--Proposed Annexation 014 to the Jurupa Community Services District - by Sward of Directors Gentlemens The above proposal has met all requirements of the law and was approved by the County Surveyor on November. 1, 1974. It has been reviewed by all members of the Advisory Staff. This proposal was initiated by resolution of the District Board of Directors, with 100% consent on the part of the prop- erty owner. Physical Featuress Area comprises 1,563 acres bounded on the east by Etiwanda Ave., on the north by Bellegrave Ave., on the west by Sommer Ave. and on the south by Limonite. It is contiguous to the district's boundary on the north. Populations Area is uninhabited, with no dwelling units. ScronomiC Factorss Land use and zoning: land use is agriculturals approximate- ly half the acreage is in an Agricult- ural Proserve. Zoning is W-1, W-2, R-A-1/20 A-1-5 and A-2-10. Assessed valuations land is asseased at $620,000 and imp- rovemento at $9,330 (pumps, sheds, etc. , Purposes To provide water and sewer service to this area, Proponents state that tvto developments are planned which will total Approx- imately 664 dwelling unite. Proponents state that: " ..the JUrupa General Plan policies states waste management facilities LAPC t#74-41-2 -2- should be improved and expanded to most the needs of urban areas. water supply and distribution system should be provided to meet current and future domestic needs and joint use of facilities is encouraged." The Jurupa General Plan also designates all of the subject territory as open space-agricultural. The western portion is in an agricultural preserve. The current zoning generally reflects the General Plan designation, although a subdivision tract loc- ated at the southeast corner of the territory has been recorded but not developed which has R-A-1/2-acre-minimum zoning. The Manager of the Jurupa Community Services District noted that this proposed annexation together with territory to the north is to be included in an improvement district with the purpose of selling bonds to install water and sewer distribution facilities in that area at some future date, perhaps ton years. The district°a sewerage treatment plant has the capability of being expanded to accommodate additional sewerage flow from this area when it in developed according to existing or future land use designations. I THEREFORE R$COMMMTD that the Commission approve Annexat- ion #14 to the Jurupa Community Services District and FURTHER RECOMM W that the Hoard of Directors be authorized to proceed without notice and hearing. Respectfully submitted. Robert J. Pitch Ass't Executiv Officer Howard Le Powell LAM Planner RJFsrh j LOCAL AGE14CY FORMATION COMMISSION COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE COURTHOUSE, ROOM 210 Riverside, California 92501 November 15, 1974 Local Agency Formation Commission County of Riverside Courthouse Riverside, California Res LAFC 074-42-3--Propo ad Annexation 03 to County Service Area 091 (Tr. 4460-2 and Tr. 5070-1)-Valle Vista- by Circle B Development Company Gentlemen: The above proposal has met all requirements of the law and was approved by the County Surveyor on November 5, 1974. It has been reviewed by all members of the Advisory Staff. This proposal was initiated by the sole property owner, Circle , B Development Company of San Jacinto. Physical Features: Area comprises two tracts in the Valle Vista area totalling approximately 20 acres. Populations Area in uninhabited, with no dwelling units. Economic Factgrsg Land use and zoning: land use in "own-your-own-lot" mobile home, with R-T zoning. Parcel I con- tains space for 45 units and Parcel 2 for 34. Assessed valuations land is assessed at approximately $0.000 in Parcel I and $6.000 in Parcel 2. purposes To provide street lighting to these tracts. A lighting layout prepared by SCE calla for the installation of nine (9) 7,000-lumen lights in Parcel I and eight (8) 7,000-lumen lights in Parcel 2. The developer will be required to pay energy charges until ouch timz as the value of land and improvements (sufficient to hold CSA 091'a maximum tax rate at $1.87) arc on the property tax rolls. -2- IAFC #74-42-3 I THEREFORE RECOMMEND that the Commission approve Annexation #3 to County Service Area 091 and MATHER RECOMMEND that tho Hoard of Supervisors be authorised to proceed without notice and hearing, inasmuch as the sole property owner has requested annexation. Respectfully submitted, Robert J. Fitch Asa"t Executive Officer RJF:rh i WCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION COUTM7Y OF RIVERSIDE COUMHOUSE, ROOM 210 Riverside, California 92501 November 15. 1974 Local Agency Formation Coastcsion County of Riverside Courthouse Riverside# California Rat LAFC 074-43-4--ftoposed Annexation to the Coachella Fire Protection District by City of Coachella Centlemsns The above proposal has met all requirements of the law and was approved by the County Surveyor on October 31j, 1974. It has been reviewed by all members of tho Advisory Staff. All govern- mental jurisdictions have been notified. This proposal wan initiated by resolution of the City Council of Coachella, as ex officio Hoard of Director* of the District (the District is a subsidiary of the City of Coachella) , phyaleal Yeat rms s Arena con*ists of two parcels totalling 2,410 acres, within the City of Coachella, Parcel 1 contains 240 acres at the south- eastern corner of the cityl Parcel 2 contains 2,170 acres on the eastern side of the city, ertending from the city Limits on the north to 50th Ave. on the south, Poeulatiane Aroa contains a population of 40, with 22 registered voters and 11 dwelling units. Scoaarmi c Faetorn s Land use and zonings lased use in Parcel I is heavy industry* in Parcel 2, agriculture, co==rcial and residentials City of Coachella zoning. Assessed valuation: land in Parcol I is ascon*od at $38,265 and Japrovemont* at $84,21Of land in Pasr,-col 2 is assoosed at $419.320 and improvemsts at $139.825. l _2_ LAFC 074-43-4 ParoR ses Purpose is to include all of the city within the boundaries of the Fire Protoction District., Fire protection is provided these parcels by the District. The City plans to keep the bound- aries of the City and District coterminous, with the ultimate goal to be the merger of the District into the City. I THEREFORE R'RCOMMM that the Commission approve annexation of these two parcels to the Coachella Fire Protection District. Respectfully submitted. Robert J. Fitch Ass°t Executive Officer RJFsrh LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION COUNTY OF R.EVERSIDE COURTHOUSE, ROOM 210 Riverside, California 92501 November 15, 1974 Local Agency Formation Conmission county of Riversido Courthouse Riverside, California Res LAYC #74-"-3--Proposed Formation of County Service Area 0108-Road Maintenanca in Sage Area - by X3, Ruth Ball and Ms, Flora White Gentleman: The above proposal has met all requisemonta of the law and was approved by the County Surveyor on October 290 1974, It has been reviewed by all members of tho Advisory Staff. All governmental jurisdictions have been notified. This proposal was initiated by Mrs. Ball and Kra. White, residents and property owners in the Sage area, who have circul- ated petitiona among as many registered voters and/or property owners as possible to determine support for the road maintenance program, pl sical features Area comprises approximately 1600 acres in the community of Sage, 11 miles south of Beset. Eppulations population is approximately 75 pm=cnent resi&mts and 2S weekenders. There are 40 registered voters. There are 6 convent- ional dwellings and 20 mobile homes, with more mobile homsa and trailers coming for weekends. 8conomic Pectoral Land use and zonings land use is residential and agricult- ural, with A-1-10 and M-3 coning. Assensed valuations land Le assessed at $89#330 and imp•- rovcmcs►ts at $17.700. kqjmq�Lev Proponents desire to maintain Minto Pbod, which passes through the area in a northwesterly to southeasterly direction, from Sage s -2- LAFC #74-44-3 Road to Rod Mountain Road. The proponents have no plan to bring the road up to County standards--they merely wish to assure that it will be passable. At present, the road is repaired when cond- itions demand it, with some of the residents paying the cost. There are approximately 100 parcels of land within the prop- osed County Service Area, ranging in size from 5 acres to 175 acres, Proponents obtained 69 signatures an their petitions, which repres- ent over 40 ownerships. The County Road Dept. has reviewed this proposal and has est- imated that an initial investment of from $3,000 to $50000 would be necessary to bring Minto Road "up to acceptable condition." Continuing maintenance costs. of course, would be lose. With a total assessed valuation of approximately $100,000, a tax rate of $3.00 par $100 of assessed valuation would be required to raise $3,000 per year. Proponents are aware of the probable high tax rate. They note, however, that under the present "voluntary" road financing program* rany property owners are paying more for road maintenance than the equivalent of a $3.00 tax rate. An election will be required to set a maximum tax rate. The proposed boundary for the County Service Area includes all of Mints Road with the exception of approximately 250 feet from the intersection of this road with Sage Road (State Highway 79) . The boundary should be expanded to include this segment, E TBMUMRi RRCOYj4 tID that the Commission approve the format- ion of County Service Area 0108 for the maintenance of Minto Road in the Sage area and PUPSHER RECOM MM that the western boundary be extended to the east right-of-way line of Sage Road. Respectfully submitted, Robort J. Fitch Ass"t Executive Officer RJFsrh i LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE COURTHOUSE, ROOM 210 Riverside, California 92501 November 15, 1974 Local Agency Formation commission County of Riverside Courthouse Riverside, California Res LAFC 074-45-4--Proposed Formation of County Service Area 0109-Mosquito Abatement in the Palo Verde V41loy- by Board of Supervinors Gentiememss The above proposal has met all requirements of the law and was approved by the County Surveyor on October 30, 1974. It has been reviewed by all members of the Advisory Staff. All governmental jurisdiction have been notified. 4"nic proposal was initiated by Minute Order of the Board of Suporvisorc, dated October 29, 1974. Bfysica} Features Area consists of approximately 11,520 acres encircling the City of Blythe but excluding it, plus Mayflower Park and adjacent mobile home park. Aoaula ions population in approximately 2500, with 712 registered voters and 633 dwelling units. Bconeumi.c pastors s Land use and zonings land use in scattered residential and agriculturalt zoning around the City of Blythe is C-P, R-3, A-1-5 and A-2-10. Area near Mayflower Park is zoned M-3. Assessed valuations land and improvemento ass aaaessed at approximately $5 million. purnonal To provide mosquito abatement in the Palo Verde Valley, in a cooperative program with the City of Blytho, the Palo Verde irrig- ation District and the County Bealth Departm*nt. i LAPC 074-46-4 -2- Last month the Commission approved the application of the Com- mittee for menquito Abatement in the Palo Verde Valley for the formation of a mosquito abatement district which would, if formed, encompass all of the territory of the Palo Verde Unified School District, less the City of Blythe and that portion of the school district located in Imperial County. The boundary as approved by the Commission, covers more than 1,000 square miles. Proponents for the proposed valley-wide, locally-governed mosquito abatement district are presently circulating petitions to be filed with the Board of Supervisors as the next proceeding for formation. The proposal initiated by the Board of Supervisors for the formation of a county service area is an alternative to the form- ation of a valley-wide district to combat the mosquito problem in that area. The territory proposed for the service area is that which includes the built-up area around the City of Blythe as well as the County's mayflower Park and housing area to the south. For the past two years, the Board of Supervisors has appropriated county-wide funds to reimburse the City of Blythe for using their equipment and materials to "fog" these unincorporated areas to reduce the mosquito nuisance. When the Supervisors appropriated funds this last June it was with the understanding that some means of local financing would be initiated to continue the fogging prog- ram in future years. This concept would place the financial res- ponsibility with those who receive the most benefit. The two parcels proposed to be included in the county service area are not contiguous and the law governing county service areas does not require contiguity of territory, If it is desired to have both parcels connected, this could be accomplished by adding inter- vening territory such as the cast halves of Sections 22 and 15. If the Commission approves the formation of the proposed county servico area as an alternative to the previously approved mosquito abatement district, the decision as to which type of dist- rict would be formed would be that of the Board of Supervisors, as both types require Board approval after public hearing. Before a tax could be levied for either district@ the voters within the territory would have to approve a maximum tax rate. I TSEREFORE RECOMMEND that the Commission approve formation of County Service Area #109 for mosquito abatement in the Palo Verde Valley. Respectfully submitted, Robert J. Fitch dui' t ecucx-:3 off Leer RJ7 a rh I _ 1 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Ph. 346-0611 November 18 , 1974 Mr. Robert Fitch Assistant Executive Officer Local Agency Formation Commission Room 210 - County Court House Riverside , California 92501 Dear Mr. Fitch : Recognizing that the voluminous professional report covering our Sphere of Influence required considerable study , we are sub- mitting this supplemental summary report for your guidance and that of the LAFCO Commissioners . Most importantly, this report includes the land use map from the City ' s Draft General Plan which has been prepared by Wilsey & Ham, Inc. The General Plan includes the state-mandated eight elements and Environmental Impact Report . In addition , the report provides an economic analysis which verifies the City ' s ability to service the proposed Sphere of Influence . I believe that these items indicate that the City has adequately planned for its Sphere of Influence and will be able to service it . An inherent part of our whole planning study for the incorpo- rated area of the City , as well as the Sphere of Influence, has been citizen in-put with many scheduled meetings . . The citizens ' in-put clearly and emphatically stated a desire for low density, continua- tion of the village concept , and protection of our open spaces and in the desert floor and of our mountains . We have designed our General Plan to ensure this protection of our environment and in the area north of the Whitewater Channel have provided for density no greater , and in many cases less , than that presently in our in- corporated area , with a maximum density in the proposed Sphere in the contested area (5 , 197 . 24 acres) between our City and Rancho Mirage of 26 , 326 people for a density of 5. 07 people per acre. Recognizing that you and the LAFCO Commissioners have a rather lengthy agenda before you on next Wednesday, I thought that this supplemental report might clarify the major issues concerning Palm Desert ' s Sphere of Influence, so that a decision could be easily reached . I wish to thank you for the assistance that you and your Staff have given us regarding. this matter and to indicate that with your professional support , I 'm certain that LAFCO will establish the best Sphere of Influence for Palm Desert . Very truly o s , HENRY CLARK Mayor HBC :mp TRANSMITTAL LETTER R 1 BOB HOPE DRIVE JUSTIFICATIONS REASONS FOR BOB HOPE DRIVE AS WESTERN BOUNDARY OF THE PALM DESERT SPHERE OF INFLUENCE 1. Property Owner's Desire 2. Historical 3. Visible Boundary 4. Only Existing Major Through N-S Street on west side 5. Straight Projection of Existing City Boundary 6. Existing Service District Boundaries A. Desert Sands Unified Schoold District B. Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District C. Coachella Valley Cemetery District D. Palm Desert Postal Zone E. Telephone Prefix Break (346 vs 328) 7. Economic Capability to Serve - Sales Tax Comparison with Rancho Mirage two to one 8. Palm Desert is the Shopping Destination of the Area 9. Only existing access to Area East of Bob Hope Dirve in area northerly of Palm Desert. 10. Rancho Mirage has Eliminated Access to Eastern Roads at Clancy Lane -2- i r PROPERTY O'WIER'S SUPPORT a LI H O \ \ \ \ \ \ ✓1 O N N �Y �1 O+ W O co 00 W N r O H 00 00 ri G ro b U1 G N N .� ro H d 0 ro o 0 G q M M N N 10 W d N ' O a, 00 r ri rn rn O in O 7 ri N �O N M 00 'T ro ro Py N C O U 4 •rl 3 ro v u H N N G 0) O H H U r•I u1 O D` U'1 W U 6 I '-I r4 N ✓1 1 00 I I 00 0) 2 H O 00 r i O O O ul 0) ro 1 N I M O u � z v � H 7 GO W E o ro a w u x w ro N H H r rr o 6 M 0. 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The LAFCO Staff has documented copies of all supporting materials. Name Parcel No. Acreage Section 5 Gitelson, Vera 620-180-004 40 Mottle, Fred et. al. 620-180-001 80 620-180-002 Palm Desert Greens 400 Section 6 Bracht, C. 620-040-015 4.8 620-060-005 5.0 Ferro, T. 620-070-016 4.3 Hovley, M. 620-040-004 5.1 Johnson•; R. 620-060-004 5.0 Lum, E. 620-070-017 4.7 Machnik, J. 620-030-002 1.0 620-030-003 4.1 Petchers, G. 620-040-017 5.1 620-060-016 4.8 Rogers, F. 620-040-007 2.1 Spencer, R. 620-070-004 3.5 Swann, F. 620-040-003 5.1 620-040-014 5.1 Youtan 620-040-010 4.8 620-040-011 4.8 Section 7 Blumenfeld, J. 621-140-001 9.8 Costello, J. 621-140-004 11.7 621-140-005 4.2 Dunn, I. 621-140-003 40 Fox, C. 621-120-020 9.4 621-130-005 9.8 Garner, M. 621-120-004 1.0 Gurley, J. 621-130-004 9.4 621-130-008 20.0 Livingston, W. 621-120-009 4.4 McMahon, R. 621-120-005 3.0 Michelson, J. 621-120-014 9.3 Packard, M. 621-120-019 4.7 Payne, G. , et. al. 621-130-002 5.0 -5- Name Parcel No. Acreage Schuman 621-120-001 3.6 621-120-002 0.5 621-120-007 9.4 Sunshine Investment Co. 621-130-007 9.0 Troy 621-140-008 89.7 Zarakov, S. 621-120-008 4.4 Section 8 Brown, A. 621-190-037 5 Collins, T. 621-190-022 5 621-190-024 5 Consolidated Land (Homme) (numerous parcels) 225 Cordes, R. 621-190-040 5 621-190-041 5 Desert Lands Investment Co. 621-190-045 12.9 Dietrich, R. 621-190-015 5 Domash, W. 621-190-019 5 Doyle, I. 621-190-039 4 Dunlavy, E. 621-190-009 58.0 Foundation for Retarded Children 621-190-003 7.25 Goldman, H. 621-190-030 5 Greenwall, W. 621-190-016 5 Hopkins, F. 621-190-029 5 Hovley, A. 621-190-021 5 Hovley, M. 621-190-034 5 Hovley, R. 621-190-023 5 Hovley, Raymond 621-190-020 5 Hovley, T. 621-190-025 5 Nelson, D. 621-200-011 20 Rawlins, W. 621-190-038 5 Shapiro, R. 621-190-014 5 Swann, D. 621-190-035 5 Swann, F. 621-190-036 5 Wagoner 621-190-042 5 Witnauer, A. 621-190-017 5 621-190-018 5 Section 19 Alvansohn, et. al. 653-060-001 113.5 Barnett, G. 653-060-002 5 .1 Goldman, M. 653-060-003 5.2 653-060-005 15.3 653-060-006 10.3 653-060-009 10.3 Lou, A. 653-060-008 121.5 Section 29 Cameron, I. 653-250-004 40 Lazar, S. 653-170-006 19.6 -6- • Name Parcel No. Acreage Section 30 Brechtel, I. 653-182-003 0.64 653-220-009 2.5 Collins, M. 653-220-001 6.0 653-220-017 5 De Palma, E. 653-182-008 1.1 English, C. 653-181-004 4.8 Evey, H. 653-210-010 0.9 Feole, L. 653-182-018 2.4 Froude, C. 653-230-010 4.0 Kinds, N. 653-182-005 0.7 Nielson, K. 653-182-007 5.2 Parker, M. 653-181-010 4.5 Pingston, E. - 653-181-005 4.8 Rosen, R. 653-210-012 1.25 Scarborough, M. 653-220-004 2.5 653-220-005 2.5 653,220-006 5.0 White, E. 652-230-011 1.0 Section 31 Annenberg, W. 653-360-001 640 Section 32 Norvil, E. 653-380-007 5 Schuman, I. 653-360-002 320 -7- i LAID USE MAP ECONOMIC ANALYSIS SUMMARY OF FISCAL ANALYSIS An economic analysis of the existing City and Sphere of Influence was conducted. Several cycles of analysis were used to test different assumptions about land use mixes and types of commercial and industrial development. The result of this analysis indicates that costs and revenues can be balanced at ultimate development of the City and Sphere of Influence, if the following facilities are developed in the northern portion of the Sphere of Influence: * A satellite district commercial center. * Another "downtown" area greater in scale than Highway 111. * A series of village commercial centers * Hotel/Motel and specialty commercial facilities related to Eisenhower Medical Center and Interstate 10. With these facilities, costs and revenues can be balanced with no property tax required. As described in Appendix A, these projects are based on the assumption that the ultimate City and Sphere will be able to develop a mix of commercial facilities, including hotels, motels and restaurants, they will generate various per capita revenue similar to those in Palm Springs. To achieve this level of per capita revenue, it will require a carefully coordinated development program creating a series of viable commercial areas. Should the Sphere of Influence develop in an uncoordinated fashion, or should future policies be oriented away from encouraging substantial hotel/motel development, commercial and industrial development, the various per capita revenue will be less and some level of property tax would probably be required, given current anticipated levels of State and Federal funding. Tables 1 and 2 indicate the operating budget revenues and expenditures (excludes capital outlays) for the existing City of Palm Desert and the proposed sphere of influence. In order to determine, from solely a fiscal basis, the City of Palm Desert's ab ility to provide services to the sphere of influence area, we have combined the expenditures and revenue for the existing and ultimate populations. Table 3 indicates that under existing conditions, the revenues of Palm Desert will cover the expenditures of the City, as well as the sphere of influence, and yield a surplus of $58,000. By combining the revenues and expenditures of the City and the sphere of influence, the total surplus would be $470,000. When final population projections are achieved in the City and sphere of influence, it is projected that total revenues will be $11,590,000 and expenditures are projected to be $11,012,000, for a surplus of $578,000. 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U UI H m T m m W q m V 3 a m -14- �v c6fU1141MYR .17 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Ph. 346-0611 November 7 , 1974 Francis & Beryl Hill P.O. Box 71 Crestline , CA 92325 Dear Mr. & Mrs . Hill : Our records indicate that you are the owner of property easterly of Bob Hope Drive and northerly of Palm Desert in Riverside County, California. As you may or may not know, your property is in a portion of the County that is being considered by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for inclusion in the "Sphere of Influence" of the Cities of either Palm Desert or Rancho Nirage. There will be a hearing before LAFCO to decide this matter at 9 : 00 A.M. , Wednesday, November 20 , 1974, at the County Court House in Riverside . At that time your land will probably be designated for inclusion in the Sphere of Influence of one of the two cities as prescribed by State law. This does not mean that your property will be annexed by either City as a result of this action. It will merely designate that City to which you may annex your property at such time in the future as you desire inclusion in an incorporated community. The timing of any such action , if ever, is for you to determine. Inclusion in a Sphere of Influence does , however , determine which of the Cities will do long range planning for land use in your area and which City you may, appeal to for assistance in approaching the County on land use matters. The City of Palm Desert has employed Wilsey & Ham, a nationally known professional city planning 'firm, to prepare a long range plan for the future development of Palm Desert and its immediate surrounding unincorporated areas . This plan recommends that the general area in which your property is located be included within the Sphere of Influence of Palm Desert. They have also developed a sound land use pattern and street system for your area. This plan is available for exa- mination at the Palm Desert City Hall and we hope that you can ` 4 ,. ,•. U the 1�1 iJJ i„� t 45-275 Pricklv Pear Lane P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Ph. 346"0611 November 7 , 1974 c Mr . and Mrs . William Moultray 73-385 Ironwood Palm Desert , California 92260 Dear Mr . and Mrs . Moultray: Our records indicate that you are the owner of property easterly of Bob Hope Drive and northerly of Palm Desert in Riverside County, California. As you may or may not know, your property is in a portion of the County that is being considered by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for inclusion in the "Sphere of Influence" of the Cities of either Palm Desert or Rancho Mirage. There will be a hearing before LAFCO to decide this matter at 9 : 00 A.M. , Wednesday, Novembei 20, 1974, at the County Court House in Riverside . At that time your land will probably be designated for inclusion in the Sphere of Influence of one of the two cities as prescribed by State law. This does not mean that your property will be annexed by either City as a result of this action. It will merely designate that City to which you may annex your property at such time in the future as you desire inclusion in an incorporated community. The timing of any such action, if ever , is for you to determine. Inclusion in a Sphere of Influence does , however , determine which of the Cities will do long range planning for land use in your and which City you may. appeal to for assistance in approaching the County on land use matters . The City of Palm Desert has employed Wilsey & Ham, a " nationally known professional city planning firm, to prepare a long range plan for the future development of Palm Desert and its immediate surrounding unincorporated areas . This plan recommends that the general area in which your property is located be included within the Sphere of Influence of Palm Desert. They have also developed a sound land use pattern and street system for your area. This plan is available for exa- mination at the Palm Desert City Hall and we hope that you can i 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Ph. 346-0611. November 7 , 1974 Ms. Bessie Mann � 70-200 Chappell Road Cathedral City, CA 92234 Dear Ms. Mann : r property you are ,.he owner of y Our records indicate that , o P easterly of Bob Hope Drive and northerly of Palm Desert in Riverside County, California. As you may or may not know, your property is in a portion of the County that is being considered by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for inclusion in the "Sphere of Influence" of the Cities of either Palm Desert or Rancho Mirage. There will be a hearing before LAFCO to decide this matter at 9 : 00 A.M. , Wednesday, November 20 , 1974, at the County Court House in Riverside . At that time your land will probably be designated for inclusion in the Sphere of Influence of one of the two cities as prescribed by State law. This does not mean that your property will be annexed by either City as a result of this action. It will merely designate that City to which you may annex your property at such time in the future as you desire inclusion in an incorporated community. The timing of any such action, if ever, is for you to determine. Inclusion in a Sphere of Influence does , however, determine which of the Cities will do long range planning for land use in your area and which City you may appeal to for assistance in approaching the County on land use matters . The City of Palm Desert has employed Wilsey & Ham, a nationally known professional city planning firm, to prepare a long range plan for the future development of Palm Desert and its innnediate surrounding unincorporated areas . This plan recommends -that the general area in which your property is located be included within the Sphere of Influence of Palm Desert. They have also developed a sound land use pattern and street system for your area. This plan is available for exa- mination at the Palm Desert City Hall and we hope that you can l ( cf 45-275 Prckly Pcar Lane NP.O. Box 1548 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Ph. 338 0811 November 7 , 1974 Mr . Charles D. Travis nN ✓L Box 674 Rancho Mirage, California 92270 Dear Mr'. Travis : Our records indicate that you are the owner of property Hope Drive and northerly o Palm may Desert in easterly of Bob , not Riverside County California. As you may or Cout)' that is being your property is in a portion o� the oationnCommission (LAFCO) considered by the Local Agency for inclusion in the "Sphere of Influence of the Cities, of either Palm Desert or Rancho Mirage. I There will be a hearing before LAFCO to decide this m Court aster ; at 9 : 00 A.r1. , Wednesday, r?ovember 20, 1974 , at the County be House in riverside . At that time your land will p Y designated for inclusion in the State lof Influence Of oone mean ol the to cities as prescribed by either City as a result that your property will be annexed by to which P of this action. It will mera�Ysuch1timeeinhtheCfuture as you you may annex your property The timing of { desire inclusion in an incorporated oucno determine. Inclusion any such action, if ever, is for } _ in a Sphere of Influence does , ho e er landdetermine usenen�Jyour areahe cities �oill do long range gal to for assistance in approaching and which Cony land use matters . the County The City of Palm Desert has employed Wilsey &toa?repare nationally known professional city p a long range plan for the future development of Palm Desert eas . This and its immediate surround enerallareatinawhichryour property plan recommends that the gre of is located be included within the apsound landfuse npatternalm and Desert. They San is available for exa- street system for your area. This p you can mination at the Palm Desert City Hall and we hope that 'E1�i l j7jjlfo 2 a n ri 'ice' 45.275 Prickly Pear Lane P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Ph. 346.0511 November 7 , 1974 Mr. J. L. Hamman 1136 W. Valencia Dr #D Fullerton , CA 92633 Dear Mr. Hamman : Our records indicate that you are the owner of property easterly of Bob Hope Drive and northerly of Palm Desert in Riverside County, California . As you may or may not know, your property is in a portion of the County that is being considered by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for inclusion in the "Sphere of Influence" of the Cities of either Palm Desert or Rancho 14irage . There will be a hearing before LAFC0 to decide this matter at 9 : 00 A.11. , Wednesday, November 20, 1974, at the County Court House in Riverside . At that time your land will probably be designated for inclusion in the Sphere of Influence of one of the two cities as prescribed by State lava. This does not mean that your property will be annexed by either City as a result of this action. It will merely designate that City to which you may annex your property at such time in the future as you desire inclusion in an incorporated community. The timing of any such action, if ever , is for you to determine. Inclusion in a Sphere of Influence does , however, determine which of the Cities will do long range planning for land use in your area and which City you may appeal to for assistance in approaching the County on land use matters, The City of Palm Desert has employed Wilsey & Ham, a nationally known professional city planning firm, to prepare a long range plan for the future development of Palm Desert and its immediate surrounding unincorporated areas . This plan recommends that the general area in which your property is located be included within the Sphere of Influence of Palm Desert. They have also developed a sound land use pattern and street system for your area. This plan is available for exa- mination at the Palm Desert City Hall and we hope that you can i j 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane`P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 .Ph. 346.0611. November 7 , 1974 Justin & Brenda Lewis Wolcotvill.e - Indiana 46795 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Lewis : Our records indicate that you are the owner of property easterly of Bob Hope Drive and northerly of Palm Desert in Riverside County, California. As you may or may not know, your property is in a portion of the County that is being considered by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for inclusion in the "Sphere of Influence" of the Cities of either Palm Desert or Rancho Mirage. ' There will be a hearing before LA_FC0 to decide this matter at 9 : 00 A.M. , Wednesday, November 20, 1974, at the County Court House in Riverside . At that time your land will probably be designated for inclusion in the Sphere of Influence of one of the two cities as prescribed by State law. This does not mean that your property will be annexed by either City as a result of this action. It will merely designate that City to which you may annex your property at such time in the future as you desire inclusion in an incorporated community. The timing of any such action, if ever , is for you to determine. Inclusion in a Sphere of Influence does , however , determine which of, the Cities will do long range planning for land use in your area and which City you may appeal to for assistance in approaching the County on land use matters . i The City of Palm Desert has employed Wilsey & Ham, a nationally known professional city planning firm, to prepare a long range plan for the future development of Palm Desert and its immediate surrounding unincorporated areas . This plan recommends that the general area in which your property is located be included within the Sphere of Influence of Palm Desert. They have also developed a sound land use pattern and street system for your area, This plan is available for exa- mination at the Palm Desert City Hall and we hope that you can I a, ld TrOun — m1 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Ph. 346-0611 November 1. , 1974 Mr. Joseph K. Dennis Secretary of the Board Board of Directors Eisenhower Medical Center 39-000 Bob Hope Drive Palm Desert , California 92260 Dear Mr. Dennis : I have recently been advised that your Board has scheduled a special meeting for Saturday the 9th of November to receive a report from the City of Rancho Mirage relative to sphere of influence boundaries . I am sure that you are aware of the controversy that exists between the Cities of Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert rela- tive to the area east of Bob Hope Drive . The City of Palm Desert has consistently been advised that the official position of the Eisenhower Medical Center would be one of neutrality, therefore, we have refrained from making a direct approach to the Board of Directors of the medical center. However , since your Board has elected to entertain a proposal by the City of Rancho- Mirage to listen to their arguments on the boundary question, I would like to request that the City of Palm Desert be offered the same opportunity. I realize that your Board members may not wish to have a second special meeting during the month of November , therefore, we can be prepared to discuss the matter with you also on Saturday the 9th of November. to y I will appreciate hearing from you on this matter in order that we might make appropriate arrangements . . Yours very truly, HENRY B CLARK Mayor HBC :mp October 25, 1974 TO: BOB HUBBARD PAUL WILLIAMS WILSEY & HAM As we have discussed , the importance of the Cubic Road Overpass cannot be overemphasized. Our preliminary maps in the Sphere of Influence do not even point it out . The land use map does indicate it but it is my feeling and that of Jim Dale ' s , representing Lazar , that while we all believe it and say it , it must be visibly demonstrated . Monterey or the continuation of State Highway 74 represents the key area for transportation into Palm Desert. The completion of Monterey and the connection from the existing overpass to Monterey should be one of our early priorities and we should attempt to work with the State in an early resolution of this . The importance of the completion of Monterey to the property owners adjacent to it and all who would be served by it is obvious . HENReCLAIRIK 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Ph. 346 0611 October 16, 1974 Mr. Richard C. Rust Campus Planner University of California , Riverside Riverside, California 92502 . Dear Mr . Rust : I have your letter of October 11 and you are correct that there was a series of meetings held at the Living Desert Museum to review the proposed General Plan for the City of Palm Desert. The first meeting was for the Council and Planning Commission, the second for the members of the Citizens Advisory Committee , and the third in the evening was for the general public. Because the Deep Canyon area and the total area within the fee land and research lands of the University of California have been designated to be left in their present condition at this point in time in Wilsey & Ham' s planning, I felt it would be more meaningful if you would let us know when you next plan to be in the area of Palm Desert so that at that time our Director of Environmental Services , Paul Williams , could sit down with you and go over in detail the present thinking and have a free ex- change of ideas in a more satisfactory way than in an open meeting. I hope you will let us know when you will be in Palm Desert and will look forward to. this exchange of ideas . Sincerely, HENRY B. CLARK Mayor HBC :mp cc : Vice Chancellor Bailey Dr. Irwin Ting IJNIV ,RSITY OF CALIFG_,iIA, RIVERSIDE HEAEDAVIS ELEY ' DA IxVWE LOS ANCELES RIVERSIDE $AN DIGCO $AR FRANCISCO SANIA BARBARA SANTA CRDZ( o ' a ` 14B OFFICE OF RIVERSIDE,CALIFORNIA 92502 ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS October 11, 1974 The Hon. Mayor Clark City Hall P. 0. Box 1648 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Dear Mayor Clark: It is my understanding that on Thursday evening, October 3, 1974, a public meeting was held at the Living Desert Museum to review the proposed Open Space element of the Palm Desert General Plan. I am sorry that I did not receive advance notice of this meeting, as it appears that a portion of the Open Space presentation by your consultants, Wilsey and Ham, centered on the sphere of influence area southerly of Palm Desert. As you know, much of this University of California - Bureau of Land Manage- ment land is now committed to a wide variety of research activities, the nature of which makes the use incompatible for development of public eques- trian and hiking trails and other types of general recreational activities. To my knowledge, the University has not had the opportunity to provide any input to your consultants concerning open space proposals in the area of our research activities. Therefore, we hope certain planning assumptions have not been formulated by the consultants prior to this time. In the past, we have greatly appreciated the opportunity to review the City's sphere of influence proposals; hopefully, this opportunity will continue to exist in the development of other General flan elements which concern land areas south of Palm Desert. It would also be very helpful to me if I could receive advance notification of future public General Plan meetings. This would provide me with the opportunity to personally keep abreast of your planning matters rather than having to rely on the observations of others, as I have done on this occasion. Thank you for your consideration. Very trulyy ours, ICHA -C. RUgf Campus Planner cc: Vice Chancellor Bailey Dr. Irwin Ting ms _ r /4S 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Ph. 346.0611 October 16, 1974 Local Agency Formation Commission Room 210 - County Court House Riverside, California 92501 ' Attn: Bob Fitch Dear Mr. Fitch: Naturally we were disappointed with the decision to postpone action until the LAFCO meeting in November , however, I can understand the difficult decision the Commissioners are faced with which will result in the appearance of favoring one city as opposed to another. I know you recognize that the presentation we made was a foreshortened version because of the fact that so many people in the area between Bob Hope Drive and Monterey and between Monterey and Portola had attended the meeting to express their preference that I felt it was unfair to them to do anything but get their feelings before the Commission. Therefore , we are looking forward to making a full presentation at the November meeting just as Rancho Mirage will. As you know, I left with the Clerk of the Commission a copy of every letter which had come to us expressing a preference for Palm Desert ' s sphere. If it would not in- convenience Howard, could he send me a copy of any addi- tional letters that might have been sent directly to him. If not practical, that is all right . Very truly yours , HENRY B . CLARK Mayor HBC:mp `r )CAL AGENCY FORMATION C010 "TON COL"N'r'l OF RXVERSIDE COURT33OUSE. ROOM 210 Riverside, California 92501 PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS` MEETING ROOM OCTOBER 16, 1974 9:00 A. M. 1. Salute to the Flag 2. Approval of Minutes of September 18th Meeting 3., HEARINGS: a. LA,F'C #74-34-4--Proposed Formation of Palo Verde Valley Mosquito Abatement Dist- rict (cont'd hearing) b. LAFC #74-40-4--Proposed Annexation #2 to the City of Palm Desert (request for cont- inuance) c. L.APC #74-39-5--Proposed Formation of County Service Area #107 in Sunnymead Area (Street Lights for Rainbow Tract) 4. Sphere of influence Studies and Recommendations: a. City of Desert Hot Springs b. City of Palm Springs c. Cities of Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert 5. Informal Report on CALAFCO Annual Conference at Long Beach September 25-27. 6. Possible Hearings for the November 20th Meeting 7. Adjourn October 2. 1974 Local Agency Pormation commission county of Riverside Courthouse Riverside. Californian Rea LAFG 074-40-4--Proposed Axm=ation 02 to the city of Palm Msert ("Cook St. Annexation" ) i Geantleamen s Mr. Harvey Hurlburts City Manager of Palm Deserts has this date requested that the above proposal be continue to November 200 1974. The hearing has been scheduled and published for the next regular meting@ October M. Reason for the City Msnager"s request is that the spheres of influence involving Palm D838 't and other desert cities whose spheres of influence have not been considered by the Commission# will be on the October 16th agernnda. I TMRSVOaz mcommm that the request for con- tinuance to November 20th be approved. Respectfully submitted# I `�.'P'� As s't Executive Officer RJFsrh cos Isabel Dunn, Pasadena Robert M. Arano Beverly Hills City of Palm Desert LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION ti COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE COURTHOUSE, ROOM 210 _ Riverside, California 92501 October 110 1974 Local Agency Formation Commission County of Riverside Courthouse, Room 210 Riverside• California Res LAIC 074-39-5--Proposed Formation of County Service Area 0107-Rainbow Treat in Bunnymead Area (street lights) by Clifford J. Morton at al Gentlemen$ The above proposal has met all requirements of the law and was approved by the County Surveyor on September 30, 1974. It has been reviewed by all mambo" of the Advisory Staff and all governmental jurisdictions have been notified. This proposal was initiated by Clifford J. Norton# a resident and property owner in the Rainbow Tract, who has also circulated a petition among the property owners. This petition has been signed by one-third of the property owners. Physical jtaturess Rainbow Tract comprises almost 7 acres located between Indian St. and Perris Blvd., north of Webster, in the Sunnymead area. Populations Population is approximately 120. with 32 registered voters and 30 dwelling units. Economic Factors s Land use and sonings land use is residential, with R-2 zoning. Assessed valuations land is assessed at $33.750. with improve- ments at $88,450. Pur -ses To provide street lighting to the Rainbow Tract. A layout pre- pared by Southern California Edison calls for the installation of seven (7) 7,000-lumen street lights. I TEMRZPORZ RB00MMD that the Commission approve the formation of County Service Area 0107 in the Sunnymead area. Respectfully submitted, RJFsrh Robert J.ii�sIt Ex. Of£. WCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION c0'U r-MZ or RIVERSIDE COCSRTHDUSE, rOOM 210 Riverside, California 92501 MUM PUS OF THE MEETING (WrOBER 16, 1974 Present: John A. Putt, Chairman Leon F&Amsdy, vice-Chaiman William Foster Donald Schroeder � A. Morton Munglove (Altsernata) Sherman W itnah Absent- William. Apadereon Staff Present: mart T. Awlersen, Exec. Offic" R;bart J. Fitch* Asa't tosses::. Officer Etsward L. 1' welle LAM PlaxMar 'Milder+. t,. Brooks, Country Counsel Doug Beac-soft, Survey and Rand Hal Millington, Assessor's Bill Sleetear, Assessor's laeWAO *Pratt, Planning Von B<a irag, ;3savixon mental Health The meeting wan called to order wL 900 A.M. Minute$ of the prMl- ious me acing wars approved as mailed to the CommIssiono HEARINGS LAFC 074-34-4—Pmposod Formation of Pale Verde Valley MsWit* Abate a nt: District (wont'd from 9/1E) Aix. Fitch gave * F:,rief ..*sums of proceedings thus fair, stating tlsrr the City of Blythe and teho Palo Verdes Irrigation District wore willing to cooperate in sooking a nolut:ion to the probl4a, Nx, Pitch stained, *Staff believes beat way La to try to work out an arrangamert with Cite: and Irrigation District." F3miever, proponents of formation of an abate meat district wished kep 1mrsue fo=atior of a now district. tea PRROP?ON, _ +umt �a1tn, t'2 4..A&j e, Stet xX the prroblga, sstrrasing t1to fract that encephalitis orga3nix as had been Bound in rosquito-inf ntad poolsi that control of Masquiftos vauld oa1J- be aacramplisbed by a two-prong attack-- destraction of both the larva* grad adult insects. bar. Lindgarist stated that the County Health Depto had done a survey or the Paaic va=da Valley ends had taken slides during I� w f We o Kinutea 10/1 f/74 .,2- they cotsrrse of this* a;:4rvaay. r x. Undquist showed so= of those slides which were of esesualrs with xtagraa st or alaw-coving pools, acme with e,, great deal of va latation in tend around theM. ,Mr. Lindquist arphaoiEa three main poiatar (1) %`he oncezaaity of measuring the proper typo cf aWgartiao to volVe th..0 garObIG er (2) Estf0rcasmeaat - "ith the cerlriecs of an ent*mlogiat warning with people in tha *rear (3) Education o t public to the dangers of mt al.imivating mosquito breading arms. Mr Lindquist spoke at length about the desire of the proponents to start their owat district, ataat.incg that they realized the problems of ",start 3g frm scratch." Mr. Undqutnt ,aware:d questions from the awniusion. pRR, AND 108. N�3 RT MtSh'i'QN. member* of the cm=ittoe for moaquit Abatement and ranchers As the Palo Yards Valley, strewed the need fez a dintrricto stating that t2a Valo Verde irrigation District dt..d not clew up aonalatity-arreading pools, was not spending that part of their budget that was eNaxme?arked for mosquito control, and that they lacked eaforcemaesrat powers. mr. Morton spot of the caskeern regarding enceph alitia. He stated that the moscl^aito problem could be brought under control by foxmaastion of an abatement district, working with the City, of Blythe. Mr. raratt asked Kor other then naked for opponents. MR. JOW BIMI RE, Mnages of Palo Verde irrigation District, spoke for trustees of the districtt mtsting that they were opposed to formatiosa of aaoaher district because of the tax burden, Mr. Slake v o a stated that the P.V. Irrigation .District would cooperate in a program of control and that it spends $100,000 annually for drainage. Mr. Blakaamore stated that the problem was a vary complex one, that be caun of the large =cunt of acreage *snider irrigation, the control of mos- quitoes was vary difficazl.t. The F.V.X.D. has been involved with the Coachella Valley County water District, Imperial irrigation District, and the U ni.veraii y of Cdlifornia in woes to control growth in the canals -- plum mplsnting" fish to aid in the control. tar. Slakcmore answered quueations from the mission, stating that the district could hire are eut moiogint but Baked eatbrcment powers. it was agreed that any program would cost the taxpayeara. B. R. G1Iae OP4, Palo Verde property owAcr, spoke against the formMatiean of enothar district, stating that money would be "atraQtebaad too thin' if an vallay-wide district wars fomedf and that it would be better to concentrate on an area i me 4iataaly aaautsift the City of Dlyt rx. Olsen suggested waiting to sea what the Palo Verde irrigation Die trict is going to budget for mosquito control. There boing no more opponents to spook, Mr. putt closed the pub- lic meaning. The CX=Lssioa discuumesd the natter, with Xr. Fitch explaining W.CO Minutea 10/16/74 -3-- that mosquito abatesmat districts are formed under the malth and safety wds, thane. if B,AFCO approves formatic+a, the matter goes to the Board of siparvisors for a public hearing. 8cwover, xn election is not .required. If formation is approved by the fsaxd of Superviso,-3. an election to set the muxismtm tar rate will be necessary, Mr:. Younglove moved to approve Formation of the district, with mt.. Foster makiing the eecnad. IOLL CAY,L VOTE RESULTED AS POLL MS e AYES% Younglove, whitnpb, Kaaxaa dy, Rater, Schroeder, Fett DOES: blone LAF'C #74-40-4—Froyosed JUuMe Xatioa 02 to the City Of Palm Dozer +Xr. Fitch read the request of the Palm Desert City Xaaager for aoatinu an C'A to Vov*=bmr 20th. On mar. schroeder'a motion and tear. Foster' s second, the ammi+ssion voted wmaimously to grant the Con- tinuance. LAFC #74-3g-a....P=- 9msad FOXMatioa Of County Sssviae Area 0107- Street Lighting in Sunnyme+ad Area Mr. Fitch lrroneated than pxvposal. There bring no proponents cr Opponents wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the public hearing. On Mr. Kwwedy's notion and Ur. Younglaove'a second, the am- mission voted to approver the formation of C.S.A. #107. BOLL CALL VOTE tPMTED AS FOLLOWS-. ' AYES: Younglove, Whitnahe Kennedye Paster, Schroeder* Fatt NOES s Mne. S�F13M OF It3P'L.OFggs STWIN Mr. Paul Selzer, Attorney at Lane, request•sd continuance for the City of Rancho mirage, starting that they needed more time because LA; C staff had changed its Original line of Monterey to Bob B'ope [hive. Mr. Younglove moved that the continuance be granted, with Mr. Whitnah making the second. MR. R+CSBti M F813373dkRD stated that the people should have azppartunif 7, to be hoard, with several Comisoionere agreeing. Mr, younglove there- fore withdrew hie motion and Mr. Whitnah his socavind. tar, Schroeder madsa a motion to hear testimony and then continue j i WICO Minutes 10/16/74 4- the matter, with Mr. uounglove making the aeooad. The Commission t'tt s voted unanimuslk in ragreemant with this motions. At this teas a brief recoas was called. The meaatixng r4a mad. following the original order of the agenda— the sp4heres of iu£Zuencak of the Cities of Dosert H*t Springs, Palm Springs, and Rancho Kirage-Palm Desert. CX"A Y OF �F.ri 2i�391 Sk'bLX GS; Mr. Powell pro se rated the staff report and recom andation, Pniati. iq out the aaph*re deoired by the city and that recomended by otaff. Mr. Fetta eked if a nyR ane wiahad to speak. at 7�Bl *P TRIPRPi, 5i+OXth Palm SPrihnga, SPOkea in OPpaaaitiasn: to Desert got Soprinraaa px-oposed sphere to Vi3lim Road and also to staff a recomendatioa. Mx'. Foster stated that staff'as recamoAdation was logical and moved to approve. lar. X=anedy made the cocand. ROLL CALL 'f OTS RE6UWF3) AS FOLUMS s .AYES- Y'caunglovo, Whitnath, xennedya Poster, Schroader, Fatt RIDES: mane. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS-w mr. Powell prosernted the rtaff report and recommendations, showis i the sphere areas proposed by the city and that proposed by staff. The chai.t:Aaasn aask*6 if anyone wiahed to :spoek. 0LT iAre+ctor of owwmi.ty Development of Palm Springs, spoke in support of t8ae oz ty'h4 proposed cyinaaro and explaina( the reasoning behind its Mr. with "Plied to questions faon the Cm mission, LAB, PAR L BOWI , property owner in Cahuil la hills, LaVired re- garding See. 36 &nd wmaa i ra.fo=e-d ttaaat it wsae in palm Dessert/a sphere, duce to an agreement between the two ci.tios. Mr, xonn dy waved that the staff re00=WA&tL0R be apps+ovad. Becanded by Xr. Schroeder. ESder. ROLL CALL '1 TE StTL.M) AS FOLUNS LAPOD Minutes W,r.16/74 -3- AyEs. 1°iournglova U1hitnah. ISannady, Schroeder, Patt NOES: None ARSTAINEDt Foster CIR'7FS Or Rga UV KI CI--PWA PAF Mr. Powell prevented the staff report and r000mendation, point nr out the areas on the map and also that proposed by the cities. Mr, Powell answered gus3tions from the ammission. in response to a question regarding the possible fincorporatiot% f Cathedral City, Mr. Fitch ,stated that the proponents were in they prc soon of securing signatures an their petition, which naust be present d to the Board of Supaxvisory December 3th however, the Soosd may gra t an extension of time, ahmid the proponents roq"st it. The Chai=aa asked if anyone from Palm Desert wished to speak. MAYO m y CRC Palm wart, spoke regarding the reC4uoat for delay by Ranch* Mirager that Palle Desert had engaged the firm. of Wiley and Ekm to work out a sphere of influence study for the City of Paltry Desert, to be completed in two months. Mr. Clark spoke at length on the waasoaas that property owners in the "conteated" area would be better off in bales Deserts sphere# and that a majority of property owners in the naarth half of Sea„ 7 have rogmented that Bob nope Drive be the boundary betwean the two cities. MR. >Y_ SBB Ay. representing the Annenberg properties, stated that although their position has been that the Annenberg proportion remain uniucsorporaatad, a decision had been reached to reconmend that sac. 31 be in the Palm Desert sphere of influence and the rest of property (east of Bob mpe Dr.) be in that of Rancho Mirage* 9DWARD XJ%PMk?, , devolAger in Pala Spri"ss. Stated that the properties he raycensentro wished to be in Palm Desert's sphere, that zoning would be more crmapatible. Mr, bapham gave a history of the development in the machella Valley and Stated that it was his hope that the cities of Rancho Mirage and Balm Desert Nwrk together and got togwLher on Cx�al Plarn...be refit both cc=n rnitiea and entire Coachella valley." ®. R, p , property vwners stated that he has property bordering on both Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert and that hie prefer- ence was /Palm Desert* RM 2MLOS ASkPZXODXAa Pam Desert, Provident and Chairman of Board of oounttary C. property Owners, representing a number of pro; arty asraers, stated that they support Palm Desert's sphere and urged the ODMIUSion to approve it. LA.rF00 Minutes 10/16/74 -,6- p.Rea_ ALAN WILM— t;, reproseentiag himself and other property *W,--. r: in ree. S, aaos:'th *f Nonteray, stated that their preforaanca was to :ef- swain unincorporated. L-ut that they would support Palm Deoert'm sphm:e h' R g .W sapofkaa aagmiea, cz wxitag rap the roasxons for approving Palm Dosart'as spheres, reiterating that Bob Hopes Drive is the logical dividing lines, rimerPI4V"BOWTR zgcke again, asking that the property tvta.+rs he r'aprosents be axaluded from any 3pherea aWizil after their nesting of Fovrmba: 2ud, He s-as assured by the C-14&Lman that the matter would be hs44 over until NoTe-Ab4ar 20th.. R'F. ZSFi td , property owner fa sec, 7, avItesdi to be i ncludoe in Palm Deserts Sphe xa. 19}l. MM90D sapoks agaiaa, statiaasg that a docisioas an Payee pemer.t. could be reaacbed, that Bob RDpe Drive had alwAys how considered the: alivid$Acg line beatc',an txae two cities* so statod, "Yana are getting enwagh iaaput to awe decision toda d"', 'There beinq no fur t:hesr speak es r 3 "oar Palm Dessert, the chairman stated that nacho Mirage teostimany would be hwwd Novwber 20th, with both citiea having the right to rebut each other's presentation on 3B.x. notion and mr. Foater's second, the CWcmiari$ as votod unwaisssanaxsly to carntinue the sphere steady of the .cities of lvax:,>.o Mirage and Palm Dusart to the next :.vgaalar meeting, vevbmr 20th. Air. Pitch save as report on the CPJAFCD mwat9nag of Semptimber 25- 7, Re stated that the by-lews provide that the cR i,ssiamwo mast voto unless authorization to given for a desigraated pmraoa to vote in th r p wea on Stir. Schvoodisr'as motion and M. rwwwdy's sue, the oosa- mission *steel to haav a Nx. Pitch so designated, with Mr. Brookes and V, Powell as aahteva etax. Mr. Fitch listed }*ssiblas hxmria ge for the novwbor 20th asuetir. , and at 12:10 V49. tram meeting gas adjourned, Respe©rtfally submitted, L4 t 4,4 fttIA- Anaft Executives Officer CAHUILLA HILLS IMPROVEMENT ASSN.�NO`. OC' 1 - ))974 BOX 13. CAHUILLA HILLS . PALM DESERT, CALIF. October 12, 1974 yr� Mayor Henry Clark City of Palm Desert P. 0. Box 1648 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Dear Mayor Clark: On November 2nd, beginning at 1:30 P.M. , our property owners association will be holding an open meeting. Because some question has arisen over lot splitting and the'implications of the sphere of influence concept, we would be pleased if your planning director could be present to explain the city's position and..previous objections to lot splitting in Cahuilla Hills. Because our locale does share economic, social and recreational patterns with Palm Desert, we would be interested in having Wilsey and Ham explain their concept of development for our�area through the year 1990 which I believe is the city's current limit of projection planning. On behalf of the property owners, the attitude of development in our area is generally for a maximum of one residential structure per acre; owners being specifically opposed to any higher density patterns. Perhaps Wilsey and Ham can also offer some specific guidelines relative to the extent of development which we may expect to realize considering the unusual topography of our area. More specifically, a graphic portrayal of what areas are favor- able for use and what areas are not reasonably suitable for development, would be helpful. In order to cultivate good rapport with your city and our property owners, any suggestions against land use in Cahuilla Hills should be supported with legal definitions and limits, drainage characteristics (flood zones of W-1 and W-2 which are under the control of CVCWD flood district), inaccessibility, etc. A sketch of our meeting place is included for your use. For r.drther questions, I may be contacted at 346 8041 ext. 277 or evenings at 346 8593• Yours truly, 0 Paul B 'e, Presid t copy:tile 0 0 N W N > N Y •'1 L N H Y N 'D L O U H E U N N O 0 O N •1 • C P a m n N -4 C un Y C 0 V r co F rl d �Q •py ooest�d v a: m .a 0 L U >1 cc N Y 7 N m a m n a / H 0 7 w i Ic > M N •i m •A O Ln Y •-1 MH s x 1 LOV � F C1► F!OFtPiP,Tlffif�iT C�?t29IS3B' 0DVk A9C or Id8iTE3F.9ID CUIIFfiLTDVSB, ROOM 210 Riverside, California 92501 October 11, 1974 Sphere of Influence Study Cities of Fameho Mirage and Palm Desert Phvaical EgaLu_=n s Thin city of approximately 15 square miles is proposing a sphere of influences of approximately 12 additional square miles to the north and northeast of the present city limits. Date Palm Drive was established by the Commission as the sphere line between the Cities of Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage on June 190 1974, proposed sphere is bounded on the north by Interstate 10, on the east by the City of Palm Desert and a northerly extension of Portola Drive from the Palm Desert city limits, and on the south by the present Rancho Mirage boundary. Both Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert have requested sphere territory in a 2-mile wide corridor east of Bob Hope Drive, Included within this proposal are approximately 5 square miles of lands belonging to the Agua Caliente Hand of Mission Indiano, who by letter have objections to inclusion within any city's sphere. k*orsulatiOzta The January 1974 State Departmant of Finance estimates the population of the city at 5,616. Population of the proposed sphere area is estimated at 500 parsons. Land use and soninaa The Riverside County Cove Communities General Plan shows the zoning ranging from very low density residential to cocxmerc- ial. The city at the present time is preparing a General Plan. D ntricts and 34arviceal Present city area is enti 'vly within the 4th Supervisorial District. The northerly partihn of the sphere would be in the 3rd District. Except for a small portion of land adjoining the Palm Spring* boundary, which is within the Desert Water Agency boundaries, '?_tt-kcho 14irage-Palm ri-sart Sphoroj the city and proposed sphere are served by the Coachella Valley County Water District. The city is presently within both the Palm Desert and Palm Springs exchange of General Telephone. The sphere area is also in both exchanges. The city and proposed sphere are in both the Palm Springs and Desert Sands School Dist- ricts, PALM WSERT Ph-VOLcal reaturess This city of approximately 10 square miles is proposing a sphere of influence of approximately 45 square miles in two par- cels# one northerly and one southerly of the present city limits. The northerly proposal is bounded on the south by the northerly city limits of Palm Desert and Indian Wells, on the west by Bob Hope Drive, on the east by Washington Street* and on the north by a line approximately 4 miles northerly of the northerly city limits of Palm Desert. The southerly proposal is bounded on the north by the south city limits of Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, and Indian Wells, on the east by a line approximately A miles easterly of Pines-to-Palms Highway, on the south by a line 6 miles south of the south city limits of Palm Desert+ and on the west by a line approximately 2 miles west of Pines-to-Palms Highway. Populations The January 1974 estimate by the State Department of Finance of the city population is 14, 145 persons. An estimate of the population of the proposed sp�iere is 1,500 persons. Land Use and Zonings The Riverside County Cove Communities General Plan shows the zoning ranging from very low density residential to commercial on the north side of the city, and watercourse and equestrian routes and open space and planned developments on the south. The River- side County 1966 General Plan shows the area southerly of present city limits as mountainous. Districts and Servicess Present city area and the proposed sphere of influence are within the 4th Supervisorial District. Present city limits are within the Desert sands School Districts the proposed sphere includes a portion of Palm Springs School District. The city 1 ' Rt nacho Mirage-Palm P-sert Spheres is within the Palm Springs branch of the Desert Judicial District. The proposed sphere is within both Pala Springs and Indio branches of Desert Judicial District. The city and the northerly portion of the sphere are located within the Palm Desert Exchange of Gen- oral Telephone Company. The southerly portion of the sphere would include portions of Indio and Pinyon exchanges. The city and entire sphere area are within the Coachella Valley County water District jurisdiction. Staff Proposals The Rancho Mirage proposal north of present city limits to Interstate 10 is a natural sphere area for the city. The LAFC on June 19, 1974, approved Date Palm Drive as the westerly boundary of the aphers, Rancho Mirage's eastern sphere boundary includes territory which is also included in Palm Desert's proposed sphere. in the Incorporation Feasibility Study of the Mid-Coachella Valley Study Area presented to the LAFC on December 18, 1968, and the staffs Incorporation Study for Palm Desert dated August l0, 1972, both recognized Bob Hope Drive as the logical boundary line between Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert, in addition, staff recom- mendations at the time of the incorporation hearings on Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert on September 8, 1972, wore that the common boundary be Bob Hope Drive. However& after further review of our previous studies and considering that Bob Hope Drive has over the yearn been the historical division between the Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert areas. it was decided to recommend this major highway as the common sphere boundary. Staff recommends denial of the proposal of the City of Palm Desert to claim sphere. area northerly of interstate 10. The Cities of Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage have proposed spheres only as far north as interstate 10, Staff feels that Interstate 10 is the moat logical boundary for the three cities' spheres. Staff recommends approval of the proposal of the City of Palau Desert as it pertains to the areas to the south. I Tgzpj=RE RWOMMD that the Commission approve the follow- ing as the sphere of influence of the City of Rancho Mirage: that area bounded by Date Palm Drive on the west, Interstate 10 on the north, Bob Hope Drive and the easterly lines of Sections 19 and 24. T4S, R5E on the east, and the northerly city limits of Rancho Mirage on the south. I RECOMMEND that the Commission approve the following as the i • - -4- 10ancho Mirage-Palm sort Spheres sphere of influence of the City of Palm Desert: that area bounded by Bob Hope Drive and the easterly lines of Sections 13 and 24e T4S, R58, on the west. Interstate 10 on the north, Washington Street on the 9astj and the northerly city limit lines of Indian Wells and Palm Desert on the southt and that area bounded by the southerly city limit lines of the Cities of Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert and Indian Wells on the northt on the east by the north-south mid- section lines of Sections 10, 150 22, 27 and 34, T6S, R68t the south lines of Sections 34 and 35, T68, R68, and the east line of Section 2, t7S, R68, on the south by a line described as the south lines of Sections 2, 30 40, 5 and 6 Of T7S, R680 and on the west by a line described as the west line of Section 6, 77S, R68, the south and west line of Section 36, the west line of Section 25, the south and west line of Section 23, the west lines of Sections 14, 11 and 2 of M, R5B, and the west lines of Sections 35 and 26 of T5S, R58o Respectfully submitted, Robert J. Pilch Ass°t Executive Officer Howard L, Powell LAFCO Planner RJFeHLPrrh LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COP^.MISSY.ON i, COUM OF RXIMRSIDS COURTHOUSE. MOM 210 Riverside, California 92501 Oct. 11, 1974 CM OF DSSERT HOT SPRINGS _ r SPBBRR OY INFL� STUDY _ Pi�,�ical Featwrosi This city of Sh square miles is proposing an area of 97h square miles sphere of influence outside of present city bound- aries. This proposal would establish a sphere line on the mid- township line of Township 3 South, 2 miles south of present city boundaries, except for any area south of Interstate 10. The line on the vast would be 5 miles west of present city boundaries, on the Range line between 39ast and 43ast. On the east, the line would be the Range line between SBast and 68ast, some 3 miles east of the most easterly line of present city boundaries. The San Bernardino County line is proposed as the northerly boundary line of the sphere. The area proposed ranges from desert floor, flat and sandy, to approximately 3,000 feet altitude in the Little San Bernardino Mountains, The easterly 3 miles of the proposed area, from the County line to the Colorado River Aqueduct, is within the Joshua Tree stational Monument. Ago u_�istion e In January 1974, the State Department of Finance's estimate of the city population was 2,930 persons. Staff estimate of population within the proposed sphere is less than 1,000 persons. &anomie Factors: I,Md use and aoninco On the 1966 County General Plan, the northerly portion of the proposed sphere area is shown as mount- ainous, the remainder is shown as open space. Districts and Services: The entire proposal is within the Palm Springs branch of the Desert Judicial District, as well as being entirely within the 3rd Supervisorial District. The present city boundaries are within the 75th Assembly District and 34th Senate District. _a- Tl :�sart Hot Springs' apherc Adaption of the sphere as proposed would include portions of the 67th Assembly District and 38th Senate District for that area west of Highway 62, Present city boundaries are within Desert Sot Springs County water District and Desert Water Agency, Sphere adoption as proposed would include portions of Coachella V411ay County Water District. No other districts or service areas would be split by the proposed sphere. Staff Pr000eals The sphere proposed by staff is considerably less than the city proposal. Staff roaomsaendation is to pull back the south line 1h miles to Dillon Road. The west line would be moved easterly 4 miles to Indian Avenue, The north line would be moved southerly 3 miles toward the city, and the east line moved 2 miles westerly toward the city. In addition, staff recommends that the portion of the above which lies within the Joshua Tree National Monument be rc=vod from sphere consideration, As required by AS 2870, criteria to be considered by the Commission in adopting spheres of influence are: maximum possible service areas of the agency, range of services, future population, type of development occurring, present and prob- able future service needs, among other factors. It is the opinion of staff in considering the above criteria, that present development does not justify sphore boundaries ranging from 3 to 5 miles from present boundaries, and that staff's proposal represents a realist- ic area which the city could service properly. I THEREFORE RECOMMEND that the Commission approve the following as the sphere of influence of the City of Desert Hot Springs that area bounded by Dillon Road on the south; Indian Avenue on the west; the north line of Section 23 and 240 T2S, R48, the north line of Section 19 and 20, the north and east lines of Section 21, the north line of Section 27, all in T2S R58, for the north line of the spheres the east lines of Sections 27 and 34, T2S RSE, and the east lines of Sections 3 and 10, T3S RSE, as the east line; and excepting from the above area all that portion of Section 27, T2S R58, within the Joshua Tree National Monument. Respectfully submitted, Robert J. Fitch Ass't Executive officer Howard L. Powell LAPCO Planner RJFsHLPsrh WCAL IMCY F0RF+f319ION C0.VIYUSSI0I COMUT OF MI'VE tSIDE C0URTMUSE0 ROOM 210 Riverside, California 92501 October 11, 1974 Sphere of Influence Study City of Palm Springs Physical Fsatur*ss This city of approximately 77 square miles is proposing an area of some 225 square miles surrounding the present city limits as a sphere of influence. This proposal would extend from inter- state 10 on the north to a point some 4 miles south of State High- way 74 (Pines-to-Palms Highway) on the southt to the ridge-line of the mountains on the west approximately 3 miles easterly of Idyllwildj and westerly to the Rancho Mirage sphere line at Date Palm Drive. The proposal includes the communities of Cahuilla Hills. Pinyon Crest. Pinyon Flat. Nightingale, Ribbonwood and portions of Whitewater and Carnet south of Interstate 10. Physically, the area ranges from flat and sandy in the north- erly portion to mountainous, rocky and tree-covered in the south- erly and western portion. Populations Population within the proposed sphere outside the present city is estimated at less than 1,000 persons. Economic Factors: Land use and zonings The 1966 Riverside County General Plan shows the northerly portion of the proposal as open space and Whitawater River spreading grounds. The easterly portion is light urban. The Palm Springs Planning Department has not pre- zoned the aroposed sphere area and they say that zoning and development would be a cooperative venture of City and County, with annexation not necessarily taking place. Districts and Soxyicess The area lies within both the 3rd and 4th Supervisorial Districts. as does the present incorporated area of the city. ?4aian Springs' 3pherp The area lies within both the 34th and 38th Senatorial i Diatrictz and the 61th and 75th Assembly Districts, Present city area in only within the 34th Senatorial District and the °?Sth Aa,senbly District. Portions of the Palm Springs, Hemet and Banning School Diztrictr eke up the proposed sphere area. The city presently lion within the Palm springs and Banning School Districts. i Thee proposed sphrare includes portions of both apsert water Agency fund Coachella valley county Water District jurindictions and portions of Zones 4 and 6 of Rivorn-side County Flood control and 'Water Conservation Districts. The present city lies ontirely within the Desert Judicial District. The proposed sphere includes portions of the Hemet and San Gornronio Judicial Districts as well. The present city limits includes ,portions of the Palm Springs and pinyon exchanges of General Telophone company. The sphere proposal includes portions of Palm Desert„ Idyllwild, Beaummt- Da ning and Desert Sot Springs exchanges of the same company. The adopted Riverside county General Plan of Highways shows PaL.^ Canyon Drive to be ultimately extended to State Highway 74 and Asbestos Road and Carriwo Road in the Pinyon area. Qwngsrshina in the Sphere Proposals The State of California owns approximately 15 square miles within the proposed sphere and known an San Jacinto Mountain State Park, Mount San Jacinto is located in this park. The U.S. Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) owns approximately 65 square miles of the proposed sphere. Twenty- eight of these sections of land are designated as San Jacinto Wilderness by the U.S. Congress. The remainder of Forestry ownership are checkerboard sections southerly and westerly of the present city limits and on both sides of State Highway 74. The Bureau of Land Management controle approximately 12 square miles within the proposed sphere, 6 square miles being checkerboard sections directly east of the present city Limits and mouth of Rancho Mirage. One and 3/4 square miles of OLM lands are westerly of the existing Palm Springs city limits. The remainder of BLM lands are between the northerly city limits and Interstate 10. -3- Prim Springs' Spher- Indian tribal lands of both the Santa Bona and Ague Caliente c Banda of Mission Indians arc within the proposed sphere. Santa Bose lands are at the southwesterly corner of the proposed sphere, Ague Caliento lands being mostly checkerboard sections southwest- erly of existing city limits, the remainder being northeasterly of the city limits and southwesterly of Interstate 10. At the time of the writing of this report, eleven letters from individuals and one from a homeowners' group, all from the Pinyon area, have been received and are in opposition to being included in the sphere. The City of palm Springs has submitted, in connection with the sphere of influence proposal, an engineering study for a sower system to carve the Cathedral City area easterly of the present city limits. Staff has received no supporting material for any of the other area within the proposed sphere. The Aqua Caliente Band of Mission Indiana have stated by letter that their Tribal Council is opposed to inclusion of any tribal lands in the sphere of influence. The Bureau of Indian Affairs by letter has stated opposition to inclusion of the lands of the Santa Bona Band of Mission Indians in the sphere. The proposed sphere line as agreed upon between the Cities of Palm Springs and Palm Desert in the mountainous area south of Rancho Mirage splits the proposed Bighorn Sheep Preserve of the Bureau of Land Management. The Commission might wish to consider the moving of thin line westerly one mile in order to put the preserve in the sphere of just one city. The California Division of Forestry by letter has stated that one of the conditions of approval, should the southwesterly portion as proposed be approved for inclusion within Palm Springs' sphere of influence, be that the city not forth what steps it is going to take to provide fire protection service. The V*S. Forest Services by letter dated May 21, 1974, recom- mends against inclusion of National Forest lands in the proposed sphere of influence of Palm Springs. it states in its letters "The National Forest lands within the proposed area include the steep canyons on the east escarpment of the San Jacinto mount- ains. Also included are the steep chaparral covered slopes des- cending from Santa Rosa mountain. These canyons are characterized by fragile coil mantles and sparse to heavy vegetative cover. In- tensive protection and management of this vegetation is essential to maximum percolation and regulated run-off of water falling on Talm Springs' Sphere the area, Water storage and delivery to the foothill eonuunities + in a primary consideration in the management of these slopes. With increasing population pressures these lands become more and more significant for these resource values of statewide and national importance. Along with water production these lands provide general public recreation$ important wildlife habitat (peninsular big horn sheep, an endangered opocies) and limited production of fuelwood and forest products for the regional oconomy. Dooladed also in the proposal are portions of the Congression- ally declared San Jacinto Wilderness. This is but one Wilderness in a nationwide system to be managed for the preservation of its Wilderness character for all generations, This charter is obvious- ly national in scope. The Untional Forest lands included are not generally suitable for subdivision and other occupancy uses usually associated with urban planning. Activities such as wiidland fire control, water- shed managament and dispersed recreation management are services required in the proposed sphere of influence that are more likely provided by a wildland management agency, We must therefore recommend against the inclusion of these areas of National Forest land in the proposed sphere of influence for Palm Springs. This position is based on long standing land use planning coordination between Riverside County and the Forest Serv- ice and Riverside County endorsement of Forest Service Multiple Use Plan w1iich details land management direction for the National Forest." Cathedra], City AMs The eastern sphere line at Date Palm Drive is also the west- era sphere line of the City of Rancho Mirage. The recent proposal to incorporate Cathedral City includes territory east and west of Data Palm. Proponents for incorporation are currently circulating petitions to be filed with the Board of Supervisors. if the incorp- oration is successful, the sphere lines of Palm Springs and Ranch Mirage will no longer be valid for this area. Ssaf_ f fit--andatto a r Staff proposal would be the same as the city°s proposed sphere except for deletion from consideration of all lands within the National Forest and the southwesterly half of that township between the city and the U.S. Forest boundary and westerly of Palm Canyon Drive. Palm Spr'inge° Siphex r a Criteria to be ceftsidered by the Cozrmmission in det¢eMining spheres of influence have been set out in AS 2870. These lands recommanded for deletion by staff due to terrain and awamrship are not developable to comet the criteria established. The serv- ice needs are not therep future population growth is not expected. Z 2m"Umm VZOOKUND that the Commission approve the follow- Lag as the sphere of infiuence 'for the City of palm Springs: on the north--Interstate lop on the east--hate Palm Drive and its southerly projection to the City of Rancho Mirage, the westerly bwandasy► of the City of Rancho Mirage. the easterly lines of Sections 27 and 34 of T5S. 252. the westerly lines of Sections '3. 10. 15. 22 and 27 of T68. F58p on the want and southwest-the boundary of the national Forests the south and west lines of Sec- tion 31. T4S. R42s the south and west line of Sections S. 9. 15 and 23s and the west line of Sections 18 and 19 of T3S. R3Tr. Respectfully submitted. Ibbert J. Witch angst Executive officer 4 �e Bmard L. Powell I^= Planner R.Tt�afSaParh 291u (< ;:D) I Riverside District Office 1414 University Avenue Riverside, CA 92537 Mr. 9i�:.-^rd L. TRoll OCT 10 1975 Local $ -.racy Poronti^n Cx=ission "a. 213, Co :nty C,vrthause Riverside, CA 9 SQ1 i i Penr i;r. :auali : I j We have r.eceivol Lcsolution Pa. 74-64 "A; !!solution of the City C-)uncil I of the City of Palm Desert steting position on Development of Hillside areas South of Uncho hair:Se." j In ltg%t of this resclation we now withdraw any objections we previously raised in our letter to you on April 11, 1974 regarding the Palm Springs sphere of influence and Palm Desert sphere of influence. ! 4 Sincerely yours, I _ Delmar D. Vail District Manager If ?c. Henry B. Clalk, Mayor, City of Palm Desert Palm Desert, CA 92260 1 i I i UNIVERSITY OF CALIFOh.ilA, RIVERSIDE I`ili pal ./ . .. 3N Y SER2."ELEY�DAMS tBVINE LOS AFGELLS Ri\'ERSIDE SAN DIEGO •�SAN FRA.\CISCO 'o�/AJ, � S:WTA dANBAHA SANTA GRLZ _ j:' OFFICE OF TILE CILANCELLOR O C 3 1974, c RIVERSIDE,CALIFORNLI 92502 _ PALM F-"-EPT CITY fL?L1. October 7, 1974 Local Agency Formation Commission 4050 Main Street Riverside, California 92501 Re: City of Palm Desert Sphere of Influence During the past several months the University of California has had several opportunities to review and comment on various City of Palm Desert "sphere of influence" proposals. To our knowledge, the attached drawing dated October 3, 1974 represents the "sphere of influence" proposal that is to be presented by the City of Palm Desert for approval at the LAFCO public hearing on October 16, 1974. As you may be aware, the University of California has established throughout the State a Natural Land and Water Reserve System. One element of that system is located south of the City of Palm Desert-- the Philip L. Boyd Desert Research Center of some 13,000 acres. Therefore, we are pleased to see included within the City of Palm Desert's "sphere of influence" all lands for which the University has direct research interest and to lend our full support in requesting LAFCO approval of this proposal. ff J � Ivan Hind�erakeerr Chancellor Encl: Sphere of Influence map City of Palm Desert October 3, ' 1974 cc: Mayor Henry B. Clark.o'� City of Palm Desert (w/o encl.) Mr. Philip L. Boyd it Dr. Irwin P. Ting " October 7 , 1974 Mr . Robert Fitch Assistant Executive Secretary Local Agency Information Commission Room 210 - Court House 4050 Main Street Riverside, California 92501 Dear Mr. Fitch: The master plan as indicated, with the help of Mayor Clark and Mr . Williams , has been studied and the general plan, as indicated by Wilsey & Ham, has been seen. I , James T. Dale, represent Seymour Lazar and A. J . Lou and the properties within the boundary of the Sphere of Influence, more specifically the industrial park at the apex of cubic overpass 34 and Monterey. The plans indi- cated fit our requirements with the exception of: 1 . At this time we do not wish annexation. Our preference is to remain in the County of Riverside. 2. If there is a relation with any other body, our preference would be with the City of Palm Desert . i•Ie feel that the Bob Hope Drive boundary creates a natural division of influence and that Monterey and Portola , as indicated on the master plan, becone a natural source of communications for Palm Desert with the rest of the Coachella Valley. Yours very truly, JAM- S T. DALE 6=/ �I WILSEY & HAS 1631 HUNTINGTON DRIVE• P.O. BOX 430 •SOUTH PASADENA,CALIF.91030 •Telephone (213) 799-910 Cable 7Wd+07 4'' PALI'd DESERT GO HALT. October 4, 1974 2-2189 Mr. Richard Rust ' Director of Architecture and Land Planning Office of Architects and Engineers University of California at Riverside P. O. Box 112 Riverside, California 92502 Dear Mr. Rust: Per your phone call I am enclosing two copies of the Preliminary Land Use Plan dated October 3 , 1974. Please call me or Paul Williams if you have any questions . Sincerely, WILSEY & HAM Larry B. Morrison, AIP Program Director LBM:kp cc: Hank Clark Harvey Hurlburt Paul Williams Enclosures planning • engineering • architecture landscape architecture surveying mapping systems 4 *u� �_fin, OCT 7 1974 Clay of Fa1.I1'l. ��3'I � f � ' • ` y��{ P, C A L I F O R N I A 1, October 3, 1974 Robert Fitch Deputy Administrative Assistant County Administrator's Office Courthouse Riverside, California SPHERE OF INFLUENCE BOUNDARY MAP At its meeting October 2, 1974, the City Council adopted Resolution 11211, indicating to LAFCO that the City has no objection to the deletion of certain sections of land which are to be included in the Palm Desert Sphere of Influence. A. certified copy of the resolution is attached. Yours truly, !-- -JL PDIJTH SUMICH ubic Services Officer Enc. cc: Palm Desert I' J ' RESOLUTION NO. 11211 OF THE CITY COU'K IL Orr- THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS , CALIFORNIA, AHENDING BOUilDARY OF PALM SPRINGS SPHERE OF I.NFLUElCE MAP. WHEREAS the City of Palm Springs in adopting the Palm Hills General Plan included coals and objectives regarding the creation of a Big Horn Sheep Reserve; and WHEREAS the City of Palm Springs in submitting its Sphere of Influence Map to LAFCO included certain sections which are proposed for the Big Horn Sheep Reserve; and WHEREAS there is an overlap in the Sphere of Influence areas proposed to LAFCO by Palm Springs and Palm Desert, which include sections proposed for the Big Horn Sheen Reserve; and WHEREAS there have been discussions between the Cities of Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, and Palm Springs to resolve overlapping areas ; and WHEREAS the Palm Desert City Council , under Resolution No. 74-64 has indicated their intention to promote the creation of the Big Horn Sheep Reserve in Veeping with the desires of the City of Rancho Mirage and the policy adopted by Palm Springs in the Palm Hills General Plan, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs indicate to LAFCO. that it has no objection to deleting from its Sphere of Influence Area Sections 25, 26, 35, and 36, T5S, R5E, and Sections 1 , 2, 11 , 12, 13 , 14, 23, 24, 25, and 36, T6S, R5E, and that i said sections be included within the Palm Desert Sphere of Influence. ADOPTED this 2nd day of October 1974. f AYES: Councilmen Beirich, Field, Garcia, Schlecht and Mayor Foster NOES: None ABSENT: None i ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA By /s/ J. Sumich /s/ Donald A. Blubaugh f Deputy City Clerk City Manager i REVIEWED & APPROVED P1S 12& 12 h I t - DATE : October 2, 1974 OCT 7 1974 TO: City Council PALf.i DCSERI CR HALL FROM: Director of Community Development AMENDIENT OF SPHERE OF !NFLJENCE AREA RECOMMENDATION : It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution indicating no objections to the deletion of certain sections of land within its proposed Sphere of Influence Area which are in conflict with the proposed Palm Desert Sphere of Influence Area. BACKGROUND: # During the development of the Palm Hills General Plan there was considerable study given to wildlife and the creation of a Big Horn � Sheep Reserve. In developing a Sphere of Influence Map for LAFCO approval , . the Department of Community Development included the area proposed for the Big Horn Sheep Reserve. Since this sheep area is on the side of the mountain facing Palm Desert and within their watershed, it ! was shown within their proposed Sphere of Influence and has resulted in a boundary conflict. Discussions have been held between the City Managers of Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, and Palm Springs in order to resolve the problem of overlapping boundary lines. Palm Desert passed a resolution indicating its policy o pursue creation of we Big Horn Sheep: Reserve, and � since the area of conflict logically belongs in the Palm Desert Sphere of Influence, it is recommended that the City of Palm Springs amend the boundary of the map it has submitted for LAFCO approval . t E RICHARD �. SMITH Director of Community Development I APPROVED ^'City ai Hager j ch ! Attachment: Council Resolution r l2 a RESOLUTION HO. OF THE CITY CODICIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS , CALIFORNIA, AnENUInG BOUSUARY OF PALHI SPRINGS SPHERE OF INFLUENCE MAP. WHEREAS the city of Palm Springs in adopting the Palm Hills General Plan included goals and objectives regarding the creation of a Big Horn Sheep Reserve; and WHEREAS the City of Palm Springs in submitting its Sphere of Influence nap to LAFCO included certain sections which are proposed for the Big Horn Sheep Reserve; and WHEREAS there is an overlap in the Sphere of Influence areas proposed to LAFCO by Palm Springs and Palm Desert, which include sections proposed for the Big Horn Sheep Reserve; and WHEREAS there have been discussions between the Cities of Rancho Mirage , Palm Desert, and Palm Springs to resolve overlapping areas ; and UHEREAS the Palm Desert City Council , under Resolution No. 74-64 has indicated their intention to promote the creation of the Big Horn Sheep Reserve in keeping with the desires of the City of Rancho Mirage and , the poi icy adopted by Palm Springs in the Palm Hills General Plan,NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of .the City of Palm Springs indicate to LAFCO that it has no objection to deleting from its Sphere of Influence Area Sections 25, 26, 35, and 36, T5S , R5E, and Sections 1 , 2, 11 , 12, 13 , 14, 23 , 24, 25, and 36, T6S, R5E, and that said sections be included within the Palm Desert: Sphere of Influence. ADOPTED this day of �.r tQ1 , 1974. AYES : NOES: ABSENT: ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA By Deputy City Clerk City Manager REVIEWED & APPROVED (1} _/ 12 b RESOLUTION N0. //d// OF T!!E CITY CGU;:CIL OF THE CITY OF PAU1 SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, h. .E: DIi:G DOU::DARY OF PALM SPRINGS SPHERE OF Ii;FLUi UE IIAP. WHEREAS the City of Palm Springs in adopting the Palm Hills General Plan included noals and objectives regarding the creation of a Big Horn Sheep Reserve; and 11HEREAS the City of Palm Springs in submitting its Sphere of Influence Hap to LAFCO included certain sections which are proposed for the Big Horn Sheep Reserve; and VHEREAS there is an overlap in the Sphere of Influence areas proposed to LAFCO by Palm Springs and Palm Desert, which include sections proposed for the Big 11orn Sheep Reserve; and WHEREAS there have been discussions between the Cities of Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, and Palm Springs to resolve overlapping areas ; and WHEREAS the Palm Desert City Council , under Resolution No. 74-64 has indicated their intention to promote the creation of the Big Horn Sheep Reserve in keeping with the desires of the City of Rancho Hirage and the policy adopted by. Palin Springs in the Palm. Hills General Pla.":, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that; the City Council of the City of Palm Springs indicate to LAFCO that it has no objection to deleting from its ni Sphere of Influence Area Sections 25, 26` 36 35, and 36, 'fSS , R5�ndatlat Sections 1 , 2, 11 , 12 13 14 23 , 24, 2�> and TGS> RSE, said sections be included within: the Palm Desert Sphere of Influence. ADOPTED this :,?/,! day of �� ter. 1974. AYFS: fIOES: ABSENT: ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA By eputy City Clerk City Manager REVIEWED & APP?OVED 09 S ���� WILSEY & HAM Earl P.Wilsey n892-1957,. . . 1631 HUN7ING70N DRIVE• P.O. BOX 430 • SOUTH PASADENA,CALIF. 91030 •Telephone (213) 799-9181 • Cable "WHINT" September 27, 1974 r - 2-2189-0103 cs rs SEP 3 0 1974 Mr. Richard Rust Director of Architecture and Land Planning University of California at Riverside Box 112 Office of Architecture and Engineering Riverside, California 92502 Dear Mr. Rust: Enclosed is a copy of the Preliminary Plan (September 25) for Palm Desert and its proposed Sphere of Influence. Note that it indicates the City 's desire fo,r open space preservation in the area of University ownership and cooperative research with BLM. The input you gave us is temporarily unavailable as we gave it to our outside graphics subcontractor to use in preparation of the enclosed map. He is not at his office today but I will try again on Monday. . Thank you for your interest and cooperation. If you have any questions about the Preliminary Plan, please feel free to call me or Paul Williams, Director of Environmental Services at the City of Palm Desert. Sincerely, WILSEY E HAM Larry B. Morrison, AIP Program Director LBM:kp Enclosure cc: Mayor Hank Clark Harvey Hurlburt Paul Williams L/ planning engineering • architecture landscape architecture surveying mapping systems LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION OONMISSION COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE COunwusz. Rom 210 Riverside, California 92501 PUBLIC HH&RINB SEP 13 1974 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' !MEETING ROOM September 18, 1974 Pth%i CESEfi CITY HALL 9:00 A. M. 1. Salute to the Flag 2. Approval of Minutes of August 21, 1974 bleating 3. REARIM99s a. LAFC #74-26-4-Proposed Annexation #10+64 to the Valley Sanitary District - by Board of Directo+ b. LAFC 474-34--4--Forsation of Palo Varde Mosquito Abatement District c. LAFC #74-35-2 Annexation to Rubidoux CME=pity Services District (Creataore) d. LAFC #74-37-4--Reorganization - Coachella Valley county Slater District and Desert Water Agency e. LAFc #74-38-5-Annexation 04 to County Service Area #87 (Woodcrast) f. LAFc #74-31-4--Incorparation of City of La Ouinta 4. Possible Bearings for the October 16th Meeting 5. Adjourn i LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE COURTHOUSE, ROOM 210 Riverside, California 92501 September 12, 1974 Local Agency Formation Commission County of Riverside Courthouse Riverside, California Rea WC #74-31-4--Proposed Incorporation of the City of La Quints. by the Community Planning Committee of the Chamber of Co=fterce. Gentlemans The above proposal has met all requirements of the law and was approved by the County Surveyor on July 23, 1974. It has been review- ed by all members of the Advisory Staff and all governmental jurisdic- tions have been notified. This proposal was initiated by the above-named committee, after community meetings were held and also consultation with the Assistant Executive Officer of the Commission. P_hvsic.1 reatures s Area comprises approximately 30 square miles, bounded on the north by the Whitewaster River, on the east by Jefferson Street (including Lake Cahuilla) , on the south by 62nd Avenue, and on the west by a line extending from the midway point of the southern line of Section 34 north through the center lines of the various sections to the northern line of Section 10y thence, from the northwest corner of the northeast quarter of Section 10 to the southwest corner of Section ly thence, following the western line of Section 1 and 36 to the intersection of Section 36 and 48th Avenue= thence, diagonally to the Whitewater River. Populations , Population is liated an 1650 and the Election Department has counted 661 registered voters. There are 810dwelling units. 8ce22mi o Factors a Land use and zonings land use is residential and recroationaly zoning is mainly R-1 for the developed area, with some R-2, R-3, and R-A zoning. Quite an amount of land is in W-2, with some C-P and C-P-S. s LAM 074-31-4 9-12-74 -2- Accessed valuations land is assessed at $10#100#000 and improve- menta at $6,500,000. Pis wee s rn the application, proponents states "The residents of La Quinta believe that ao have a unique and better residential and recreational area and atcmphere than most of our neighbors. We wish to maintain this unique individuality and will plan and legislate within our own government to do this. We wish to restrict industrial development of any kind and only allow those commercial uses that we will need for our own cc=mnity and regional use. we further wish to control the type of development along Highway 111 where it passes through our community, and which 'ins been historically our Front Door. We also wish to control our residential growth so that it will conform and be planned and orderly and in keeping with our traditions and future Hester Plan which will be one of our firat objectives. The citizen of La Quinta, one of the first coven to develop, believe we can do it beat ourselves." Last spring, the proponents requested that the LAM staff prepare an incorporation feasibility report. The report was presented at a public meeting in La Quinta in Kay. Thin report contained an estimate of annual revenue and expenditures and concluded that a tax rate of 60 cents -would be aecaecary to balance the budget. Proponents then obtained a financial feasibility report from a private firm, Associated Consultants, Much shown the need for only a 25-cent tax to balance the budget. 2n either case, the p1t additional property tax would be 10 cents less because, upon incorporation, proportion within the incorporated city would not be subject to the present Fourth Super- visorial District Goad Tax of 10 centa. To engage in a lengthy analysis of the differences between the staff°a financial report and the consultant's financial report would serve little purpouo simply because, in the final analysis, some of the revenue amounts and almost all of the expenditure amounts would be determined by the majority of an elected City Council. A brief comparison of the two reports shows. Staff Report Coaaultant Revert Non-Property tax revenue $ 106,980 $ 167*740 Property tax revenue 84,170 52,002 Total revenue $ 191,150 $ 217*740 LESS estimated. expenditures -191,150 -184 740 Contingency surplus -0- 330000 - Y LM7C #74-31-4 9-12-74 .3. The consultants included Federal Revenue Sharing revenue in the amount of $7,000, revenue from the SCAG Transportation Fund in the amount Of $11,000, and an $18,000 "Development Tax°, all of which were not included in the staff'e revenue estimates. Additionally, the consultant's revenue estimates for sales and other state-collected taueea as well as most other routine revenue items are greater than those ecti=nted by the staff. On the expenditure side, a major difference is the amount estimated for road =intenance. The consultant's include an amount of only $24#000, There ara over 80 miles of existing streets within the proposed city, The County Road Depnrtmant estimates an annual main- tonance coat of these streets of $1,000 per mile, or a total annual maintenance coat of $80,000. The staff°s financial report included $750000 for routine street maintenance. Additionally, the Road Department has under consideration the improvement of four roads within the boundaries of the proposed city for an estimated cost of $82#000. Neither the staff nor the consultant's report includes any expenditures for major road improvement. In determining their estimated tax rate of 25 cents to balance the city°s budget, the consultants used a total assessed valuation of $200000,000, a 20 percent increase over the present total assessed valuation of $16,600,000. Financial feasibility, however, in only one consideration in reviewing a proposal to incorporate a new city. other factors which the Cochission must consider include the need for organized community services, the present cost and adequacy of governmental cervices and controls in the area, the likelihood of significant growth in the area, as well as the effect of the proposal on adjacent areas. In the approximately 35 mile stretch of State Highway 111 between the northerly city limit line of Palm Springs and the easterly city limit line of Coachella are the cities of Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, ftbn Desert, Indian Wells, Indio, and Coachella. Incorporati.en of Cathedral City is pending and, if successful, it would be the seventh city within this corridor. One of the basic statutory purposes of the Local Agency Formation Commission is "to minimize the proliferation of local agencies, particularly incorporated cities." What appears to be the most practical solution for the proponents for cityhood in to seek. annexation to the city of Indian Wells on the west. This would be in keeping with the ComaissiOn°e responsibility to "encourage the orderly formation and development of goverment agencies." However, apparently the City of Indian Walla is not interested in either Sphere Of Influ- ence or annexation outside of their present city boundaries judging Li,P'C #74-31-4 9-12-74 -4- by their response to staff requests during preparation of Sphere of Influence recondations. At that time, June 5, 1973, tyro George Hinturn, City Manager stated "Indian Wells has no plans for further expansion and would resist any proposal to add significantly to the current boundaries." As to the liklihood of significant growth in this area, propon- ents state that their population will double in the next 10 years. The County Planning staff responded with the comment that this growth La "not probable based on the history of the area over the past 20 years, as compared with most other desert communities.* It should be noted that that portion of the territory of the proposed city near the intersection of Highway 111 and Washington Street is within the City of Indio°s Sphere of influence as approved by the Commission. The La Quint& proponents consider this territory as their "front door"o If the Commission were to approve the La Quints incorporation proposal, it is recommended that the boundaries be amended to exclude any territory in Section 29 (east of Washington Street) . This would leave in the proposed city a wide corridor on both sides of Washington Street to and including the major intersection with Highway 111. Su�s�►a To allow the La Quinta area to incorporate would bo to add another city in an area of the County which is already proliferated with separate incorporated cities. Although this area is experiencing some growth, the projections by the Planning Department indicate that the growth rate is such that additional co==mLty services and controls above those provided under unincorporated status are not required at this time. Recommealationss I THEREFORE RECOMMMM that the proposal to incorporate La Quinta be denied. Respectfully submitted, Robert J. Pitch Asa°t Executive Officer RJF8lp t1 ' � .. September 11, 1974 Mr. Bob Cordes 71-866 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage, California 92270 Dear Bob: As discussed with you on the phone today, will look forward to seeing you at City Hall on Thursday, September 19, at 1:30 P.M. Larry Morrison, of our consultants, Wilsey & Ham, will be here to give you his present tentative thinking on the area north of the Uhitewater Channel in our proposed Sphere of Influence. Your in-put will be appreciated and helpful in developing final recommendations and will be mutually beneficial. Sincerely, HENRY B. CLARK Mayor HBC:mp J. W. Sherman, Sunnylands 71-231 Avenue 37 , Rancho Mirage Howard Lapham, 577 E. Sunny Dunes Rd. Dr: Alan r. Witnauer 3165 Knob Way, Riverside Irving-Schulman 40-100 Bob Hope Dr. , Rancho Mirage - i h 6 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Ph. 346-061.1 September 11, 1974 Mr. Larry Morrison Wilsey & Ham 1631 S. Huntington South Pasadena, California 91030 Dear Mr. Morrison: Subj : Sphere of Influence I met with Richard C. Rust, Office of Architects and Engineers, Riverside (787-4201) , who is Campus Planner for the University of California and from whom you received a map showing the specific areas which the University owns in Deep Canyon in our Sphere of Influence. I showed him the map, Figure 3 , from the Sphere of Influence and he had two questions: (1) The map identifies certain portions of the land as "Area of University Leaseholds" . This is not a correct designation and as you can see from the attached map a more proper identification would be "Area of University Research (BLM) " . (2) He also questions whether this Figure 3 conforms to the map he gave you. He will seek authority from the Chancellor to write LAFCO, with a copy to the City of Palm Desert , advising they would agree with the Sphere of Influence request of the City. Before he will approach the Chancellor, however, he will need from you a corrected map and one which would more clearly show the Sphere of Influence perimeters of Palm Desert. Would you take care of this promptly and also advise him when you will be returning the map which he gave to you? He had one further question in that he has not heard from you as to what you will recommend as the use for the land in and around the University land. I advised him that r n L Larry Morrison 9/11/74 as all of this lay within the flood channel area, I thought you would probably be recommending it to always be maintained in a wild state. Please send me a copy of your communication to Mr. Rust. Yours very truly, HENRY B. CLARK Mayor HBC:mp Encl . r , i. WILSEY & HAM... September 11 , 1974 2-2189-0401- cs I I TO: Harvey Hurlburt, City Manager CC: •Paul Williams, Director yof Planning FROM: Larry Morrison SUBJECT: Preparation for LAFCO Sphere of Influence Hearing We would recommend that the City authorize Wilsey & Ham to expend efforts on a time and materials basis with an estimated maximum as follows: 1. Preparation of slide presentation and panel graphics - per attached Specifications $ $ 2. Preparation of 100 copies of a six-page report with contents probably consisting of: - a cover - three pages of explanation of the cost-revenue analysis and revised Preliminary Land Use Plan - two tables (cost-revenue and city-budget) - a revised Preliminary Land Use Plan map a, preparation of report graphics, printing and assembly $ *per attached specifications b, preparation of cost-revenue analysis no charge c. preparation of text summarizing major aspects of revised Preliminary Land Use Plan $ 3. Attendance at LAFCO hearing time - i man-day of L. Morrison 's time $ '-z man-day of Mike Russell 's time $ travel $ meals $ Total 1 thru 3 $ i man-day of L. Morrison's time (Bill Reynolds may attend) r I� ENI at WILSEY & HAM... ; SEA September 11 , 1974 Page 2 Memo from Morrison to Hurlburt Subject: Preparation for LAFCO Sphere of Influence Hearing . 4, Option - preparation of special slides of natural and developmental factors illustrating features on maps time - 12 man-days of Paul Secord's time $ . travel - combined with other trips no charge $ meals $ Total I thru 4 $ �, ah WILSEY & HAM... September 11 , 1974 2-2189-0401-80 cs TO: Files FROM: Larry Morrisonc SUBJECT: Specifications for Palm Desert Sphere of Influence Presentation The City of Palm Desert has requested us to assist them with a presentation before the Riverside County Local Agency Formation Commission regarding the ,. City's Sphere of Influence. The tasks required are: . i 1 • Add "transparent", "zipatone" colors to I -tek versions of figures 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the July 22 Sphere of Influence Analysis and Recommendations report, 2. Prepare a zipatone version of the Preliminary Land Use Plan with black-and-white patterns to create a refined version of Figure 5. 3, Print and assemble 100 copies- of Sphere of Influence Study Supplement with the following contents: cover - similar to Sphere of Influence Study 3 pages of black-and-white text (a) 82 x 11 2 pages of cost/revenue charts (a 11 x 17 1 map - revised Figure 5 *comb bind 25; staple and 3-hole punch 50; staple 25 without punching. 4. Photograph slides of Figures 1 , 2, 3, 4 and 5 (with colored zipatone) and Tables 1 , 2, 3 and 4 of report, 5. Mount full size originals of Figures 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 on foam board panels (approximately 3' x 61) for use at meeting; minor repairs to map tears-; ('mount temporarily so panels may be reused by City) . In making your estimate please assume that: a, Wilsey C Ham will deliver slides, provide film and processing b. Graphic artist is to provide all materials necessary for production. Inasmuch as we are not certain of the City's budget limitations for this work, please provide estimates for each of the five items separately and a total . + Menu 7 O , C* i" A4 - , F 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Ph. 346-061.1 September 11, 1974 Mr. Larry Morrison Wilsey & Ham 1631 S. Huntington South Pasadena, California 91030 Dear Mr. Morrison: Subj : Sphere of Influence I met with Richard C. Rust, Office of Architects and Engineers, Riverside (787-4201) , who is Campus Planner for the University of California and from whom you received a map showing the specific areas which the University owns in Deep Canyon in our Sphere of Influence. I showed him. .the map,' Figure 3 , from the Sphere of Influence and he had two questions: (1) The map identifies certain portions of the land as "Area of University Leaseholds" . This' is not a correct designation and as you can see from the attached map a more proper identification would be "Area of University Research (BLM) " . (2) He also questions whether this Figure 3 conforms to the map he gave you. He will seek authority from the Chancellor to write LAFCO, with a copy to the City of Palm Desert, advising they would agree with the Sphere of Influence request of the City. Before he will approach the Chancellor, however, he will need from you a corrected map and one which would more clearly show the Sphere of Influence perimeters of Palm Desert. Would you take care of this promptly and also advise him when you will be returning the map which he gave to you? He had one further question in that he has not heard from you as to what you will recommend as the use for the land in and around the University land. I advised him that _ I - i Larry Morrison 9/11/74 as all of this lay within the flood channel area, I thought you would probably be recommending it to always be maintained in a wild state. Please send me a copy of your communication to Mr. Rust. Yours very truly, HENRY B. CLARK Mayor HBC:mp Encl. J i 4 4 f {rf i i C- 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane P.D. Box 1648 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Ph. 346-0611 September 5, 1974 Ms. Isabel Dunn 1133 S. Orange Grove Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91105 Reference: Your letter of August 10, 1974 Your Berle Drive property, Annexation n2 Dear Ms. Dunn: Palm Desert City Manager, Mr. Harvey L. Hurlburt, requested that I respond to your above referenced letter opposing annexation of your Merle Drive property to the City. In May of this year, two property owners in the Country Club Village Estates tract did request that the City initiate annexation of that area, which would include the Country Club Village Estates. As a result of that request, the Council, by Resolution , 7442 dated June 13, 1974, did initiate annex- ation proceedings on some 320 plus acres which does includethe 10 acres owned by you on :.lerle Drive. This office proposes to submit this annexation request to the Local agency Formation Commission (LAFOJ), this month. It is possible that the LAFCO will hold a hearing on this matter on October 16, 1974. If this hearing is held, LAFOO will "notice" the matter and would accept any protest against the annexation request. To verify that this hearing is going to be held, I would recommend that you contact fir. Robert Fitch, Executive Director, LAFCO, at the County Courthouse in Riverside. The reason for the City initiating these proceedings is based on the fact that the property in question is adjacent to the City boundry and that the inclusion of this property in the City would be a logical extension of the City boundry. The consideration by LAFCO of this request is only the initial step in a long process which would include the circulation of a petition and the holding of an election on the annexation. I am of the opinion that this area would be better served if it were annexed to the City of Palm Desert in terms of the services offered by the City. As Page Z September 5, 1974 you are probably aware, the City has no tax rate and the impact of annexation would have no effect on the tax rate of this property. Therefore, the property would benefit from a higher level of service with no additional costs to the property onners. Thank you for your inquiry on this matter, and if you have any further questions, please feel free to.contact me. Very truly yours, Paul A. Williams Director, Environmental Services PW/jt RECEf VED SEP 9 1974 PALS DESERT Cil DIAL(. 1 Cit of RANCHO MIRAGE t� CIT Y-HALL-- 69-825 HIGHWAY 111 RANCHOMIRAGE CALIFORNIA92270 TELEPHONE (714)328.8871 September 5, 1974 Mr. Harvey Hurlburt, City Manager City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Plaza Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Harvey: Your resolution and letter regarding the Sphere of Influence covering the mountains south of Rancho Mirage has been referred to the Planning Commission and City Council for study. I cannot state whether it will be on the September agenda due to vacations out of the City. One correction in your letter of September 3/74 should be made. When we met in Don Blubaugh' s office, I made a point of not committing the Council to any course of action regarding the south boundary. I did state that unless a resolution of understanding regarding the preservation of open space in this area was forthcoming from Palm Desert, I was quite sure they would not even consider the matter. Further, if a resolution was forth- coming the best I could offer was consideration of the problem without final action. If this is on the agenda I will certainly call you ahead if time permits. The Council, as you know, may bring the matter up from the floor. Cordially, WJP :k Wm. J. Probert, cc: City Council City Manager Don Blubaugh, City Manager, Palm Springs I N RESOLUTION NO. 74-64 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 017 THE CITY OF PALM DESERT STATING POSITION ON DEVELOPMENT OF HILLSIDE AREAS SOUTH OF RANCHO MIRAGE WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs and the Bureau of Land Man- agement , Department of Interior, have been working diligently to establish a Big Horn Sheep Preserve on Sections 2, 3 , 34 , 35, 26 , and 27 of T. 5.S. , and; WHEREAS , the City of Palm Desert has shown Sections 2, 35, and 26, of T. 5. S, as shown, on the attached in its proposed Sphere of Influence as filed with LAFCO and, the Sphere of Influence document submitted to LAFCO does show the above indicated Sections as con- trolled mountain development , and; WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert is in favor of the creation of the proposed preserve ; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert that the above indicated sections should be shown on the City' s proposed General Plan as a Wildlife Preserve . FURTHERMORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City , of Palm Desert that it hereby directs its General Plan consultant , Wilsey & Ham, Inc. , to provide for the inclusion of this area in the General Plan as a Wildlife Preserve. FINALLY, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert , that it also directs Wilsey & Ham, Inc. , to show Sec- tions 11, 14, and 23 of T. 6. S. as shown on the attached in the pro- posed General Plan as open space. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council this 22nd day of August 1974, by the following vote: AYES : Aston; Benson; Brush; Clark NOES: None ABSENT: McPherson Li-L_ Henry B. Cl'ark, Mayor ATTEST: O Hb,rvey r. H Burt , City f lerk City of Palm Desert ........... .......... .......... na. ........ 4: ----------- < 1:0S a, A PA�D PO 5-=_ —- --------- �_,t -------- --- ----- . . ......... ...... T ---—-------------- -------- let k oti, 40, 71 1- --------- -------------------- ---------4- -000`, ------ 4 2 0 4 I'LL SCALE IN MILES ----------------- FIGURE I RECOMMENDED SPHERE OF INFLUENCE Recommended Sphere of Influence WILSEY& HAM A • L'.XAL AGFIgCY 1IC7YA.PM-T-IO:Y COMIUSSION COMM OF R VERSIDE COURTHOUSE.. ROOM 210 Niverrsideo California 92501 ?AxbIZT2'ES or = PMETI-kTo AUGUST 21, 1974 Presents Commissionersas John D. Petto Chairman Leon Kennedy, Vice-Chairman William Jones Donald Schroeder F. Harold Butterfield (alternate) Absents William Anderson William Poster Sherman Whitnah Staff .Presents Robert T. Andersen, Executive Officer Tilden Brookst. Deputy County Counsel Howard Powell, LAPCO Planner W. Allen Leadd# Auditor-Controller Doug Beecrofte Survey and Road Bill Sloetera Assessor's Hal Millington. Assessor's The moeting mar, called to order at 9:00 A.14. by the Chairmano Mr. Robert T. Andersen stated that Bob Pitch is on a well-earned vacation so therefore Hotard Powell will present these reports. 9[EARIW$s LAPC #74-27-1--Proposed Annexation #21 to the City of Lake Elsinore LAPC #74-28-1•- Proposed Annexation 022 to the City of Lake, Elsinore Mr. Powell presented the proposal for both annexations 021 and #22. There being no one present desiring to speaks the Chairman closed the public hearing. On Mr. Jones, motion and Mr. Schroeder°a seconds the Commission voted to approve these two proposals. ROLL CALL VOTE IMSULTED AS POLXA)WS e AYES: Jones, Butterfielde Kennody, Schroadero Pett TOESs None. w LAM Minutes 8f21/7 �2m ILA= 074®30-4-- Proposed ftrmation of Palo Verde 4'alley Recreation and Park District bL, powe'll pre's;Drited tkae propoc al. The Commission discussed the proposed talc rate of 50 cents and W . Braokq advised that the Ito would have to go to sass election because of the financial laces. Mr. Anderson stated that the 50 cent tax rate unauld probably be necessary to get the program sander cagy. The maximm tax rate set by the state is 50 cents for this kind of district. ,rne Chai:rss!an asked if there were any further questions of the staff. Then he asked fesr proponents. Mr. Al Perrault, Ctaa.ia~var. of this C®Mittee, stated that the reason they went to the highest tax rere of 50 cents is because this way they may still build their Coms unity Carter. They will probably only ask for ra 10-20 cent tax rate and there will proba:'bly be coney available from other sources. 'Mare being no one else desiring to speak# the Chairman closed the public hearing. on Mr. Sc'hroeder's motion and ter. Butterfield°s Second, the Comission voted to sappgwove this proporml. RO&L CALL VOTE RESULTED AS FOILWIS.- AYES t Tones, autterfield, Kennedy, Schrooder, Featt 7,AM 074-32-4—Bstdblishvient of Maximum Vase Rater for Indian Wells Pire Recess Maintenance District No. 1 Mr. Powell presented the proposal and pointed out the district on the City of Indian wells map. The Chairman asked if there were any questions and Mr. Seb"eder asked about assessed valua.tiM4 mr, Gwrgs niazturxa. City Manager of Indian Wells# stated that it coos $5,0000000. The Chairman asked if there were any pvoponFSnts wishing to speak. ter. George Kinturn City Manager of Indian Wells, stated that thore are 480 nacres in this area, it has approximately $5,000,000 assessed valuation, and there is only one access road into this area. Be said that the residents requested that the city. asrtsabl i sh a tax rate %thidh will yield the naacessssaxy revenue ter. maintain s ecuvitl* at the one entrance and maintain streets and other necessary things. Y.U= Minutes 8/21/74 w3+ Mr. Kennedy asked if this was for Security rather thQZn fire protec- tion. . Ninturn smid oyes'. It does represent the desires of the greater majority of the people of the area, Also, that the distract vszs formed undssr the Streets and Highways Code. mr. Kennedy asked if the residents were aware of the $3 tax rate, to which Yx, Hintuurn replied that they were. There being no others wiahiszv to spews, the Chairman closed the public hearing. on Mr, jonea° motion and P.T. ;anedy°a second, the commission voted to approve the Maximum ter ratan. ROLL CALL vo`!'E R SULTBD AS FOL&O 'S s AYES: 3oness Bu`cterfielde Kennedy, Schroeder• F'ett NOBS: Pone. 1A.n #74a33-5—Proposed Aznnexation 022 to the City of Perris yx, Powell presented the prepozal. The Chairman arcked if there were any questions and them asked for proponents. Ivne following spoke .in favor: 29R;a. x&TR&t1'FY milaaR, 18671 Parris Bsvd., property omnera Nit. WXH McGRO TY, Myor of Perris; MR. JOH G%MT, 18556 Perris Blvd., property oysters MRS. R. AlUNj, Costa Mesas pr_Warty owners MR, Vn4CMU SYWMYI, City meager of payrsa: mR# Tom &47kku.^,r&L, 23071 Sunnymead Blvd. The main points stressed were that the proponents did not agree that noise ryas a factor in the area proposed for snnmmtion; that agricultural use was no longer profitabler that the city of Perris could supply all necessary services and that the People in the area desired annexctianr: that rimer service for the entire area would be prcvfded through Mutual Wator District. The proponents asseeaered questiom from the t>otmUsttsioa and staff. The Chairman naked if any opponents widned to speak. There being none presents he closed the public he-Isrings on Y2s. J'ones° motion and fir. Scb=eder°s seconds the Commission voted toqq���deny �qA��Yune�x�paRtpigo�rpf#2{(2}�yyto��the � City of Perris* iN/" 'rALL VOTE MYSVAVi D fin FW�M AWSt Jones Butterfield, Kewedys Sdhzeedere POtt MRS s tons• 1"CO Minutes 8/21/74 -4- LAM #74-36m3--Proposed Annexation to the Beaumont Water District Aire Powell presented the proposal. Where being no one present wish- ing to speaako the Chairman closed the public hearing. On Mr. Jones' motion and Air. Schroeder's second, the Coacainsion approved the annexation of the Church of Christ property to the Bsaumont Water District, authorizing the hoard of Directors to proceed without notice and hearing. At this time Mr. Andersen reminded the C.oscaiasion of the annual CALAFCO Conference in Long Beach on September 25-27 and that Mr. Fett would chair a workshop on Bonded Sndebtednean Relative to the District- Reorganization Act. Mr, Powell listed the possible hearings for the September 18th meeting, and at 1005 AeM. the meeting wan adjourned, ' -Uu�y sait /f Robert To Andersen Executive Officer RTAelp A, I. [.aF-•� i�At t OFFICE OF i ° COUNTY CLERK COUNTI' AND DONALD D. SULLIVAN -''=*�� i CLERK OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CLERK OF THE BOARD RIP67t SIDE v.+- P.O. BOX 49I RICHARD HAWORTH a RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92502 ACTING CLERK July 30, 1974 REC1---t JUL 31 1974 PAW Cc,tRi CI T i iil�U and City Council Hon. Mayor y City of Palm Desert P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, California 92260 Re: NOTICE OF FILING INTENTION Gentlemen: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, July 30, 1974, Proponents have filed with the County Clerk, their Notice to Circulate a Petition seeking the incorporation of a new city to be known as City of Cathedral City. The legal description of the specific boundaries of the territory proposed to be incorporated are attached. Very truly yours , DONALD D. SULLIV , , CLERK By sting DDS :RH:h encl. i LEGAL DESCR IPTION' OF PZOY05?D //�� 1�V .'J� ISJ Or O(.3i uR;1L CITY :ortions of Sections 28, 29, 32 and 34, T.4.S.,R.5.E. S.B.B. & M; all of sections 21, 22, 27, and 33, T94,S. , R.5. , S.B.B. & M; a porti ... on of Section 5 and all of Section 4, & 9, T.5.S., R.5•E• S.B.B. & X, being more particularly described as f ollors Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Section 21, T.4.S., .t.5.E, thence Southerly along the Westline of said Section 21 to the Southwest corner of Section 21; Thence Westerly along the North line of said Section 29 to the Northwest corner of the East half of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter. of Section 29; ` Zence Southerly along the S:Test line of said East half of the Northeast Quarter of the :Northeast Quarter to the Southwest corner Of the East half Of the NOrtil- east Quarter Of ",a Northeast Quarter Of said Section 29: Thanco Easterlyy along the South line of the said East half of the Northeast Quart(':.' of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 29 to the Southeast corner of the ;or t:,- east Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 29; :hence Southerly along the West line of said Section 28 to the Southwest corner of the North half of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of t'-e said Section 28; Thence Easterly along the lort'h line of the South half of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 28, to the Northeast corner of the South aIf of the Southwestc Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 28; Thence Southerly along the East line of the South half of the Southwest O,uartei of the Northwest Quarter and continuing Southerly along the Easterly ling of 4 ?lest half of the Southwest Quarter o� said Section 28; to the Sa;::'ti; ec.: t: co.r.('r of ttla NOr'La half Of the SOuthwest Quarter Of the SOUtnwOSt Quarter Of -`�ai'7 ' Section 28; -Thence Westerly along the South line of the North half of the 50117h- :ia3t Quarter of the .Southwest Quarter of Said .Section z8 to the Soutn4re5L CO,'n?i I-c-al description of proposed bouniries of Cathedral City o. W:) i:orta 'half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Soci:ion 28; 'nonce Northerly along the 'hest line of said Section 28 to the Northeast corner of the Soutiloast Quarter of tae Southeast Quarter of said Section 29; I-ence Westerly along the North line of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 29, said line being the North line of Lot 32 of..?alm Valley Colony : n3s as recorded in Book 14, Page' 652, Records of San Diego County, north 880 25' 08° a dis ance,of 494.71 feet. :ilenco South 00 05' 00" West to a point of intersection of the South line of said Lot 32; .hence South 89° 55' 0811 West along the South line of Lot 31, a distance' of 700.58 feet, to the Northerly line of State highway 111; liieRO(: north 55° 31' 51" :best along said North line, a distance of 165.14 feet to the East line of Lot 30; 1-Once South along the :•:est line of the East half of the northeast Quarter of Section 32, to the Northwest Cornier of the South half of the Southeast Quarter Of the North- east Quarter; Thence eastorly along the South line of the North half of the Southeast Quarter of tha :;ori^.east Quarter of Section 32 to the Southeast corner of the North half of the Southeast quarter of the :northeast Quarter of Section 32; i:ence Southerly along the 1•Test line of Section 33 to the Southeast corner of Section 33; Thence ':+esterly along the South line of Section 32 to the Northwest corner of Section 4 in '15S.. R5E; Y:lence Southerly along the 'vie st"lip6 of said *Section 4 to the I'esterly Right- of-.ray lino of the. Riverside County .Mood Control Channel; nonce Southorly and Southuesterly along the said Westerly line. of the Riverside lower;/ :Mood Control Channel, th-rolkeh its various courses to a point on the T-o:on ation of the South line of Lot 37 of the Cathedral Canyon Vista Subai-r :ion o,. -.:-ns in Boon 28, Nre 100 of maps; •• .'a"v :.G j - ''. tt ea C'i iOtl O` :i 000sC0. hOLl: _:.0 of i1 CCi i �.1 C:iyr : .-lenco South 670 510 00" East along the South line of said 1Y'act, a distance of 1335.35 feet, more or less, to a point on the West line of said Section 4, point OOint 653.97 ieoe, more or less, North of the Southwest corner Of said Section 4; I.ianca Sout:', along the :lest line of said Section 4, a distance of 653.97 feet,' 17110re Or less, t0 the Southwest corner of said Section 4; het:cE continuing South to the Southwest corner of Section 9; en.ce 7asterly along the South line of said Section 9 to the Southeast corner; Crly along the L-'asZ 11ri9 Of Said Section 9 to the Northeast corner of JeC bAUn tr; ,::er,ce Easterly along the South line of Section 33 and 34 to the Southeast corner of tae Nest hall' of the Soutf::est Quarter Of Section 34; :het:c. lorthariy along the East Une of the vest hall of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 34 to the Northeast corner of the i7est Half of the Soutr.%:est Quarter of said Section 34; :::enc0 Easterly along the North line of the South half of said Section 3Y to the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 34; xAence Northerly alonZ the East line of Section 34, 27 arr3 22 to the Northeast corner of said Section 22; ?hence :lesterly along the north line of Sections 22, 21 to the Northwest corner of said ocLion 21, to the point of beginning. A:-ea contains %o37 sq miles WILSEY & HAM Eatl P.Wilsey(1892-1951) 225 SO.CIVIC DR. •SUITE 8•P. 0. BOX 1932•PALM SPRINGS,CALIFORNIA 92262• Phone (714)323-1761 •Cable"WHINT" TRANSMITTAL To: CITY OF PALM DESERT Job No: 10-2189-0101-50 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Date: July 26, 1974 Palm Desert, California 92260 Client Name: CITY of PALM DESERT Attention: Mr. Paul Williams Subject: SPHERE OF INFLUENCE MAP WE: ARE SENDING YOU: ElEnclosed (10) Prints of BY: Mail Under Separate Cover Transparencies Messenger Originals Bus Xerox Copies Pick-up Mylars Other TRANSMITTED: Ten (10) blackline prints of the Sphere of Influence Map with revision no. 3. ACTION REQUESTED: Please note changes. REMARKS: Per your request of this office. THESE ARE: As Noted For Your Files 8 Please Return For Your Use For Your Comments Other For Review For Approval As Requested For Signature For Information For Check No. Very truly yours, WILSEY & HAM Copies To: By: 4J Edna L. Thayer-H' ins - Se r ary to: HUNTER T. COOK, - Manager /eth Enclosures i July 25, 1974 Mr. J. W. Sherman Estate Manager Sunnylands 71-231 Avenue 37 Rancho Mirage, California 92270 Dear Mr. Sherman: In accordance with our telephone conversation today I am sending you herewith a copy of our Sphere of Influence study which we have now filed with the Local Agency Forma- tion Commission. Also enclosed is a map which I think you t will find clearly depicts our Sphere of Influence and he overlap caused by the Rancho Mirage filing which, as you see, requests their eastern boundary to extend as far as Portola Avenue. Mr. Robert Fitch, Assistant Executive Officer of LAFCO, will be meeting with the staffs of Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert and Palm Springs on August 2 to determine if there is any possibility of settling the overlaps prior to his making his report and recommendation to LAFCO Directors who will have hearings on these Spheres of Influence on September 18. The very welcome news you gave me that you would support Palm Desert's sphere extending to Bob Hope Drive will be presented to Bob Fitch on August 2, with your permission. If you could write a letter giving this information to him I know it would be helpful when he prepares his recommendation to LAFCO. Very truly yours, HENRY S. CLARK Mayor HBC:mp It SCHLECHT & McCULLOUGH AREA CODE )N JAMES M. 5CHLECHT A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION TELEPHONE 32S-7161 JOHN S. MCCULLOUGH ATTORNEYS AT LAW JOHN C.SHEVUN POST OFFICE BOX 1906 IM 0910 RL I[.10 383 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE July 24 , 1974 PALM SPRINGS,CALHORNIA 92262 Local Agency Formation Commission Courthouse Riverside, California 92501 Gentlemen: Our firm represents Consolidated Land Investment Company, owner of approximately 225 acres , free of encumbrance , lying just north of the 1,Fnitewater River Channel and bordered by Monterey Road on the west. This land is commonly known as the "Homme Property" . We understand this property will soon be brought before. your Commission for a, determination as to which sphere of influence it should be placed in. The owners request that it be designated as being in the Palm Desert sphere of influence, rather than in the Rancho Mirage sphere of influence. It is to be understood that the preference expressed has nothing whatever to do with any desire of the owners for annexation to either Palm Desert or Rancho Mirage . The owners of the subject property are very pleased and quite satisfied at this time to be under County jurisdiction and administration. Sincerely yours, John S. McCullough ra cc: Hon. Al McCandless , Supervisor Hon. Henry Clark, Mayor , Palm Desert City Council, Palm Desert V V � r 0 V � D v d i 09 . J •I O FeT I . 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BOX 1932•PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92262•Phone(714)323-1761 •Cable "WHINT TRANSMITTAL To: CITY OF PALM DESERT Job No: 10-2189-oicl-5o 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Date: July 23, 1974 Palm Desert, California Client Name: CITY OF PALM DESERT Attention: Mr. Harvey L. Hurlburt - City Manager Subject: Sphere of Influence Study WE: ARE SENDING YOU: as submitted to LAFCO eX Enclosed Prints of BY: Mail Under Separate Cover Transparencies Messenger Originals Bus (3) Xerox Copies Pick-up Mylars 0Other TRANSMITTED: Three (3) bound copies of the Sphere of Influence study as submitted to LAFCO this date. ACTION REQUESTED: Please distribute one (1 ) copy each to Mr. Henry Clark - Mayor, Mr. Paul Williams and there is one copy for your use. REMARKS:_ Figures 2, 3, and 5 are the current changes, per your request. THESE ARE: As Noted For Your Files B Please Return For Your Use For Your Comments Other For Review For Approval As Requested For Signature For Information For Check No. Very truly yours, WILSEY & HAM Copies To: By: -HUNTER T. COOK, P.E. /eth Enclosures i I 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane P.O. Box 1648 Palm Deser-L, Ca. 92260 Ph. 346-0611 July 22 , 1974 Mr. Robert Fitch Assistant Executive Officer Local Agency Formation Commission Room 210 - County Court House Riverside, California 92501 Dear Mr. Fitch: I am pleased to be forwarding to you the Sphere of Influence for the City of Palm Desert. This report represents, in our estimation, the ultimate boundaries of the City of Palm Desert. I do request that it be approved by the Local Agency Formation Commission at its regularly scheduled meeting of September 18 , 1974 . Between now and the meeting, I will be forwarding to you additional information relating to the economic feasibility portion of the study and copies of letters from various persons who have indicated an interest to be included in our sphere. These support materials should be forthcoming within the next two weeks . If you have any questions, or need any additional information, please feel free to contact me at any time. Very truly yours, HARVEY L. HURLBURT City Manager HLH:mp kk 45.275 Prickly Pear Lane P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert,Ca. 92260 Ph. 346-0611 July 22 , 1974 Mr. Robert Fitch 1 Assistant Executive Officer Local Agency Formation Commission Room 210 - County Court House Riverside, California 92501 Dear Mr. Fitch: I am enclosing a copy Of the proposed final Sphere of Influence for the City of Palm Desert only for the purpose of requesting that any work maps on the Spheres of Cities may be revised. The formal sub- mittal to your office of the actual sphere report will be made on next Tuesday. r Very truly yours, I Paul A. Williams Director of Environmental Services PAW/kcw ncl.e - il 3' i ' t Y i `� � \, . 1. �~ =1`\�\IA L...n „e I I "i'1•i�_�y!^�7 l w,. '"\�, IM:w ,.;, `.. ', i�IEI � I I —L� .r\•YJ _�y 1 :•. V _��X. `«�f-�i^--�.—•J.�,��. Jr __ 1 > .Ll. �.1.�\S'' �L jr ��--!f —ice c - • i -_ �-°,:-- -----+--1' 'f• e'��ems.., •' i' `". • ` 4i._..: ti � \` � v-- I � y': a yam.,•. r a U A 1 1�\ ✓ ate_.. . . 1 ? YZ~ F •L J! f i 7 � . E t r e �` / •� '� 'a, -ems- x., I ,. 1 I � �„� r .. - D 2 • .1 L -' � t•�i" y .° � �f `(�'. �a ..e-�Li`I SCALE IN MILES Y Y� } FIGURE 1 1 RECOMMENDED SPHERE OF INFLUENCE C 1 nu..u. Edseme Ory Limn Sph.1..1 lnllum> 6 ' ( r{4 i WILSEY&HAM D R A F T �4/ rox4 f auk 614 *roa- oK P.D. 169* 44U� July 9, 1974 Mr. Robert Fitch Assistant Executive Officer TDB WtLerjIc&-- Local 6rJ"Cd FOTOV+i"" C,o "55(im Room 210 - County Court House 4050 Main Street Riverside, California 92501 Dear Mr. Fitch: Attached is the proposed Sphere of Influence for the City of Palm Desert. The recommendations included in our proposal are based on a series of environmental , planning and service considerations, and the desires of local residents that have been expressed at a series of citizen meetings conducted since May of this year. The proposed Sphere of Influence, once accepted by LAFCO, will form the base for the City's current general plan efforts as well as our growth, development and annexation strategies. Conclusions and recommendations contained within the report are based on the following objectives: 1 . The establishment of a sphere that is logical in relation to existing jurisdictional boundaries. 2. Establishment of a sphere that will enable the City to meet stated community objectives in the foreseeable future. 3• Development of a sphere that recommends a reasonable approach to the future provisions of urban services. 4. The desire to encourage development patterns north of the Whitewater Channel that will take advantage of the unique opportunities created by Eisenhower Medical Center, and, at the same time, encourage a development pattern that will provide for the orderly extension of urban services and prevent additional urban sprawl in!the area. 5. The desire to balance proposals for additional residential development with major commercial and service facilities such as those now being considered by the City for the Highway III/El Paseo area. The first portionsuof the report contain a discussion which summarizes the rationale for the proposed boundaries , and responds to the criteria set forth in Section 54774 of the Government Code. Subsequent portions of the report detail the rvational for the proposed boundaries. It should be noted that we are now detailing the sections of this report related to fiscal and financial factors. As soon as our analysis of the factors can be finalized we will submit a supplement to this report for your consideration. If you have questions regarding the attached report, or require additional information, do not hesitate to call me at (714) 346-0611 . Very truly yours, CITY OF PALM DESERT Henry B. Clark Mayor Enclosure "0 � An 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane P.O. Box 1648 Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Ph, 346-0611 June 21 , 1974 Mr. Bob Fitch Assistant Administrative Officer County Courthouse 4050 Main Street Riverside, Ca. 92501 Re : Submittal of Adopted Sphere of Influence for Dear Mr. Fitch: the City of Palm Desert Please find attached a certified copy of Resolution No. 74-44, dated June 17, 1974, approving and establishing a sphere of influence for the City of Palm Desert . Pursuant to our recent discussion, please consider this the official submittal of the Sphere of Influence for consideration by the Local Agency Formation Commission. The back-up materials will be supplied to your office no later than July 6, 1974 in order to meet the July 17th meeting date. The boundaries as established are considered to be appropriate by the City. If you have any concerns about the proposed boundaries, please contact me so that we may discuss any conflicts and make any adjustments that are necessary. Very truly yours , Paul A. Williams Director of Environmental Services UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE 0 DERIXI`•" DAVIS DIVINE • LOS ANCELES • RIVERSIDE SAN DISCO SAN FRANCISCO c ?� .1 SANTA RARDATCA • SANT'A CRD2 0 RECEI V E�r) OFFICE OF TEX CHANCELLOR „ RIVERSIDE,CALIFORNIA 92502 JUN 5 1974 May 31, 1974 PALM DES[RT CITY HALL The Honorable Mayor Clark and City Council Members City Hall Palm Desert, California Dear Mayor Clark and City Council Members: I take this opportunity to congratulate the City of Palm Desert on its incorporation, and to congratulate you on your election to the major offices of the City. As you may be aware, the University of California has established through- out the State a Natural Land and Water Reserve System. One element of that system is located adjacent to the City of Palm Desert--the Philip L. Boyd Desert Research Center of some 13,000 acres, It is my understanding that you have retained a Planning Consultant to assist in the preparation of a new Long Range General Plan. Even though' the City's south boundary is about two miles north of our northern bound- ary, it is possible that Palm Desert may consider the extension of its "sphere of influence" to include our research area. I therefore wish to convey to you our interest and cooperation in your planning efforts and would appreciate it if we could be kept apprised of- your progress. UCR Campus Planner, Richard Rust, will be the University's liaison to provide any input you may need regarding future University development plans. If I .can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me personally. Sincerely, Ivan Hinderaker Chancellor IHH:lat cc: Mr. Philip Boyd Mr. Bill Jennings Mr. Richard Rust Dr. Irving Ting _3 I fir;%i, / I rll�ai•,� �o �i� i 3 o I i _'- IZ J 0 5 � 4 3 g I _ T14OU5AN 1Co (5 4 ='t3 1 PALM 5 Ramon , Rd . LE GE r,-ID 27. 23 Z� i 20 21 22 Z3 Z4 •... • PALM DESERT CITY (1-1 CtT`( r3ouNDA Y �,.-�- 'ter ueRr JF ird�"LUENCE al[///i, aol TOE of M6Ur ThrNS 7 ' ' 2� 27 29 1i0 I Z7 Z[, (APPRox)Z5 ti4 35 3Co 31 32 33 r 4. 34 ,. 1 I F S�no�ra i.J r' 3 \ 2 I 2 G 5 4 3 2 tioa�' m SCALE I q� S Jul - I✓b o1�/i 11 c� d 9 P t o 12. V RMIIIAAGE 1 Ave 44 - .1 I .. 2z 23 If1 4PIAt1 1NL -L� 27 2!e I 25'i T 'zi L 1 Zb Z7 ,tc, + y r , 34 35 31 i2, # �� 3 4 s5 31y` 3 2 I \ 5 4 3 2� w I I I ZJ-1 5 14 I 13 I I 5- 14 ro : ' 14 ` �L Q IN7A 22 Z3 24 9 / I 20 21 22 23 24 , ---T- I I i 27 i Z(a 2 5 25 I , I i4 3S 3ca 31 32 33 34 35 3co I I I I I I I , - � I i S j 9 to ff IZ i4 'PROPOSED 1 _- PALM DESERT_ _ SPHERE OF INFLUENCE Q _ WILSEY & NAM Palm Springs i i a U —. IZ � h o � , A i5 14 a -47NOUSAN PALM 5 I u Rcarn0r-, Rci . 4 1f; k� �ECZAEND zz 23 74- 2Y1' Q K 2z Z 3 Z4 / `+ •••• • FALM ^ES EfRT GTE' II7 CITY 250UNPA. Y � a1'•/!'r.i:+I, TOE of MoutaT41N5 'L! 24 25 3v Z9 Z7 Z,�, (APPRox)Z5 1 � ie r� 35 T; 31 qdN4'►P - 32 - �A � \ o v 0 3 \2 1 G 5 4 3 2 Gyl u� ND,, SCALE - y JULY 19-14 I CO( nt y UE, _ or koMME " r 7 U � 1 s I 14RANc�4o t t ,,1 5 . 3- MLRAC>� Ave 44 .1 22 � Z k I t A i ® O gi o � i a o' 3 q S i � N ,q COUNTRY ILTIB PROPERTY OWNERS ' ASSOCT--"ION AN UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION n RAMON ROA ...__ ?I � ........... CIT E i ail 'G Tow a grLtf=- ,r, _.' i Ran i alxl lug —' —Z - —1�9— �.•-':" ..DIK a: ji _ VENTURA e o L !ya v..t.,o ``t LOS f COUNTY r` C( n i BE GP a —�i - 312n,5[ule Q \ - - - y'aMFq W 74 AVENUE Mi A T 5 ,.. _ d �Hw 4Y II r-- OR VEX 4 ' __ NTflY DWS DRIVE < A E E a0 G : /// G^ Fw "may-mAy T'u"fy' VE 11 ' IN D rkSERA FUDA p A/ D> BY fl 00, 9a of f1 ML ./� D� ES 1 _�g Duet pU� _,;, Rom NE ESE = n =_ . t �O II 3 Z Z� AV 4$ MILES AVENUE Ir- q wrzR ol_ onnrl,L >< k qe rrr.mo NT S RD O `s Aln vlEr DR D III .. c L L . I - RAIfl a DRIYE m .. .. . .. } K GRA a' ,�I DO{ ZI STATE H GHYd1Y Z !3 III —Zpp M1' ^� .� L :'f F y ,I IL_ AVENUE aei_II�J KEY: DARK SOLID BORDER indicates the area to be included in the association. BROKEN LINE BORDER indicates the area to be included in our sphere of influence. CHECK ALL APPLICABLE: 1) I am interested in joining the Country Club Property Owner ' s Association. 2) I would be interested in appearing at a public hearing to oppose annexation of our area. 3) I would be interested in executing a specific power of attorney in the name of E. George Marzicola, Chairman pro tem of the association, for the purpose of appearances at public hearings, etc, to oppose annexation. 4) I would be interested in more information. SIGNATURE ADDRESS PLEASE CHECK BOX -- RETURN ADDRESS ON REV=E,, SIDL; COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTY OWNER' S ASSO��ATION AN UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION P.O. BOX 47 - PALM DESERT, CA. 92260 WE ARE AN ASSOCIATION OF PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE AREA AS DEFINED ON THE MAP TO THE RIGHT. AS AN UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION, OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO OPPOSE ANNEXATION BY ANY CITY AT THE PRESENT TIME. WE ARE INTERESTED IN YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR EFFORTS . WHY DO WE NEED A PROPERTY OWNER' S ASSOCIATION? ANNEXATION WILL INCREASE PROPERTY TAXES! - ALONG WITH ANNEXATION WILL COME A POTENTIAL AND INEVITABLE INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAXES DUE TO THE SUBSEQUENT EXTENSION OF CITY SERVICES TO THE AREA. - IN THE PAST, CITIES UPON ANNEXATION OF AN AREA, HAVE TENDED TO REDUCE DENSITY AND DISCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT. THIS COULD PROVE TO HAVE A COSTLY EFFECT FOR THE PROPERTY OWNERS IN OUR AREA, JUST AS OUR INVESTMENTS ARE ABOUT TO MATURE. - ABSENTEE ' OWNERS WILL HAVE A CHANNEL THROUGH WHICH TO MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD--POSSIBLY DEVELOP OUR OWN GENERAL PLAN. - WE ARE IN A POSITION WHERE A PASSIVE . ROLE IN OUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT CAN ONLY BE DETRIMENTAL TO OUR INTERESTS. - BY WORKING TOGETHER WE CAN GET MORE PROGRESSIVE ZONING. - WE SHALL HAVE A UNIFIED BASE FROM WHICH TO SPEAK! E. GEORGE MARZICOLA CHAIRMAN-PRO TEM A. P. SCOTT NICE CHAIRMAN-PRO TEM WE ARE HEADED BY E. GEORGE MARZICOLA, OUR CHAIRMAN PRO TEM ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO HIM. F. GEORGE MARZICOLA IS PRESIDENT OF THE PALM DESERT BOARD OF REALTORS AND A MEMBER OF THE PALM DESERT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. HE IS ALSO A PALM DESERT ROTARIAN AND A MEMBER OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL' S ADVISORY COUNCIL. HE HAS BEEN A LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER FOR OVER 25 YEARS AND HAS HAD EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT AS WELL. CHAIRMAN MARZICOLA IS A GRADUATE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WHERE HE STUDIED REAL ESTATE AND LAW, AND SUBSE- QUENTLY ATTENDED U. S. C. ' S LAW SCHOOL. A VETERAN OF WORLD WAR II, HE SERVED IN AFRICA AND ITALY, AND IN THE RESERVE WHERE HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A COMPANY COMMANDER. WE GIVE YOU THIS INFORMATION BY WAY OF INTRODUCTION AND HOPE SOMEDAY SOON YOU WILL BE A FELLOW MEMBER IN THE COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTY OWNER' S ASSOCIATION. Co 4 I% 15 4 3 16 714OUSAN llo IS PALMS <� Ram n LEGEND 22 23 24 I 20 ' 21 22 23 74 • ••• • PALM DESERT CITY m,m.w,rUT4GR CITY P,SoUNDA Y TDE of MOurATalrJs Z7 2(0 25 30 25 Z7 Z& (A9PRax)Z5 �4 r 35 3o 31 32 33 4. 34 35 3Co \ F i 5,nai-ro Or U �O% I 3 2 n SCALE � Coun} y C IV b r DMME- C %U j. HuBBARD yo v PAL DESERT 3 •• •. II-l3 � • u 5 14 7 e Iro 15 ; 4 13 MIRAGE- I Ave a 44 \ ZZ `J 24- • 1NMAN WELLS • �v IC PALM5 I 23 24 "ti GI (Y- f17' CITY 30UNOA. ;I' ' OF 1� 1— f aj I {[ay.�ty( TDE VP 30 Zq i 77 L!r (A F'PRO%)Z ram. is !i I Sa:ALE LY Z j s _ ! �` ` "'�• oe a 'l Avr 4-1 �• .,."..'._""-'... 1 i �ii'�-'� l t/r—�� I __� * I i� i i i . E� !ri '- __ � .. ems•� � , ,; r 1 $ (a \ I �3 , f I - � 1 ,ty. 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V :,, k I ,,:. ✓ , , Iffi* = CATHEDRAL CITY 1. w �__ e �*_ 'm. :.r-try vii. • BERMUDA DUNES � # s�S s $» s. ..: SakSy 3 ,� , p 11" SS '2 111 ` `".r' x a.,: .}ps ¢ �Y, ss, s 'ts 's.z- P; „iw k, / w�i''" '; t ?& :u:" Y'11'x "y�r5 §,4,,fig,,.:. s' �.� .� RANCHO MIRAGE i ia 1 11 1 f 11 �' '.�"`, �' :"."o•a �iz ^:� „. `% Fes§` a . �"� pY ,$ 2 �, £ 877Zf $ A-, - f _ I11 ,�1, 1. ,,,, " , '' , r, '�,� � I. -I �, �. :'I.ie, "a,�, 4 ' ' � ,�,p 4._Ji.,11 § z-1, I �if� .1 i- . . a f � 111 To discuss 1V1► ze ' S u e�t5 re Veins I'll J , n, 1,I V I .' I I",11, I ; �; r a _Ul, - 1 '41, �,�,,j,-_,,,�-,, _ I , ,p, ,�I IGermany Top Prize � I 11 " "' , " , � . 0 y Sue LAFCO I 1:1� .I 11 - e,�,I", -I- I % Ii ,. �� _ I - � ,, I � <I I -1 I 11r, � , rs + A . . i I 1W " i� r ,� -, > PALM DESERT—Germany PALM DESERT — Greg RANCHO MIRAGE — Mayor William Rawitzer Fernandez, a student at Palm x'i�� to will be the country of discus- Y 11 F:; _ t, i ���r� �� eb; - sion at the next orientation se Thursday suggested the possibility of Suing the Local Desert Middle School, grabbed Sion of the People-to-People Agency Formation Commission (LAFFO) to force top honors for his exhibit at the ` ��n High School Ambassadors. The some decision on ,four annexation proposals recently Indio Date Festival, according ` �t �� session will take place at 10 stalled b LAFCO. to Juan Aragon, shop instruc- " I , , ti ���, ��' a.m.Saturday monring,March y for at the school. (' a ��_ � 2 at the Palm Desert Comm` Although no action was taken at the Council meeting; X. , "' rye Rawitzer had asked City Attorney Paul Seltzer what Fernandez took honors for �ill ,. _nity Church. legal course the city had in insisting LAFCO hold his woodwork display in the- �; Last year's ambassadors had u� � cgs: r�, a homestay in Delmenharst, another public hearing on the proposals: Industrial Education Exhibit. e i Germany and a similar experi LAFCO had rejected the four proposals, without 11 �� 1 + E , , % ence awaits this year's Stu prejudice, a few months ago because Palm Desert Other winners from Aragon's ' � ' °''`dents.The homestay consists of hasn't submitted a sphere of influence map. class are: ` diving with and being part of Rancho Mirage,however,had filed the influence ma s s. 11� ^ f a familyfor five days in one p Mark Benis, Speedy Brito, . Y indicating their geographical and business influence 111 i ° • of Germany's delightful com- over the properties in question. Darren Elkins, All Johnson �_ R• i r. inanities. Similar exciting and Pete Saintis, all second 11", r.11 homestays will take place in One of those proposals is the Cathedral City Shopping place. j ,' Yn :' Center on Date Palm Drive and Hwy. 111. a e i London,Austria and one of the The question was raised by Councilman Lloyd Tevis. 1a g=- ' Scandinavian countries. While Third place winners were k�til � y € ( in Germany students will have "We are half-way through drawing up our general David Taylor, Pat Lewis, • _:,". " ``�'r" 11 " ' an opportunity to visit both plan and we need to know what area we are planning Shawn Brennen, Jeff Bjerke, - East and West Berlin and note for. Charles McKeen, Dale McGee, I TENNIS BENEFIT—Deep Canyon Tennis Club general anew teen center. Looking on are Barney Miller, the contrasts. City Manager Bill Probert said another consideration Ronnie Isbell and David The orientation meeting will the Council must face is that Cathedral City has filed Taylor. V manager Dwight Mize, second from left, presents left, Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce manager 'highlight,films of Germany and for incorporation. check for $5,000 to Jack Brown, director of the and Richard W. Kite, president of the board of Fourth place winners were, Christina Sinatra Teen Center in Palm Desert. The directors of the Sinatra Teen Center. (Desert Sun is open to the public. Students Observors say if LAFCO grants the incorporation Steve Arce, Pete Saintis and . new tennis club recently sponsored a benefit Celeb- photo)-: and persons interested in the application of Cathedral City, which then must be Doug DeOliveira. rity Tennis Tournament to raise funds for building program may obtain additional approved by Riverside County Board of Supervisors, information by contacting Mr. 1. ;and Mrs. Martin Mcctin 346- a further delay in the annexation proposals is probable. Honorable mentions went to C- enter ` 2318 or Mrs. William O'Neal, Mayor Rawitzer said suing LAFCO With a Writ of Joe McMullen, Gordon Craig, n Now., $5090 Closer 346 2503. mandate would "force a decision either way." Bob Forrest and John Higgins. PALM DESERT — The Jaycees and the Palm Desert for Retarded Children of the At the Tournament, nearly u a.> _ ____ � x,' y ems; � � x Christina Sinatra Teen Center Rotary Club.., s I,- y Desert. Brown said the lease, 2,000 persons watched desert , F „e ^<. x y< t x„ y i is $5,000 closer to constructing The money will be used for however, is u in about a year resident Frank Sinatra award' , � l § R�' � 1°1 :: t �� w' Y p Y �� M a new recreational facility for construction of a new Teen and a half. trophys to the Tournament's „ * fb a x s area teenagers. Center costing an estimated Teen Center members, first place winners, television $< p ,- a Q . 't` Teen Center Director Jack $250,000. Randy Wuthrich, 15, and Mike star Ed Ames and Los Angeles i � 6 r 11 "Ix : �'�� Brown accepted the check for Brown said the Center's Dolan, 15, will win an ex- realtor Jack Huff. M�; i �� I$? �E � '" �` $5,000 Tuesday from Dwight board of directors are hoping penses paid trip to Hollywood r� �� ,z;'' ' _ Other celebrities included, ,� 11 Mize, general manager of El someone in the community will for selling the most tickets for :.,�, �,n° � •,f` -� Lloyd Bridges,. Dan Rowan` ,,;:. -; ., �, � �3A :. ".;_:. , • Dorado Homes at the new Dee _ Ti n •: _, ''_ _ sa _ �r P donate two or three acres for the Celebrity -,ennxs Tourna- Y _.�_--- t �,P , �_ v ' '; , a � , � Peter Brown,Sham Wallis,Ron i. Canyon Tennis Club on Hwy.74. the recreational facility. So far, ment. El D o a r "�:", i", `` " , , - The donation came from pro- there have been no offers, he Brown said the two teenagers Y, o dles We ve and tennis" 0 �. � t a pros Roy Emerson and Mike ��• "� '111 ceeds of a recent two-day Ce-= said. will have lunch with actress �: � IN; I'll C �+ Franks. x '1111117s.:'^ I'll lebrity Tennis Tournament The Teen Center is currently Karen Valentine and will take �' �/ � ,, sponsored by Deep Canyon leasing a building on Portola a tour of Universal Studios The Deep Canyon Tennis pro � �i�l ;11 t,<, I' Tennis Club, the Palm Desert Avenue from the Foundation during the one-day excursion. is Frank Feltrop. t 5, " �;� ,� fl` x I "I LAFCO Okays �4ancho ,Mira a Seeking `Heartbeat' Alffi 11 a E i 11 g i M Annexation 3, ` Set at COD business license Tab sli" RIVERSIDE (LCN) — With PALM DESERT — A coron- `�fW, b no opposition to the annexation By JOHN HUSSAR haven't paid, and a 10 per cent ary-risk evaluation program 4 . ' of 128 acres to the city of Desert Staff Writer penalty fee is. added each. called Heartbeat will'be con- Kerr Hot Springs, the Local Agency RANCHO MIRAGE — month to the original fee, at- ducted at College of the Desert 1 " 11 Formation Commission rou- ''+ 3 rc There's a lot of detective work cording to Bidwell. Tuesday (Feb. 26) and Friday �z y tinely.puts its stamp of approv- involved in locating all busin- The new ordinance has March 8. op oo— , �', ;r 'rid" al on the proposal. esses here from contractors to sparked some complaints — Heartbeat is sponsored by ��> , l 1 y � � � -t' vending operators which now mostly from antique dealers Loma Linda University School � ` ,� 'f r l The land is bounded by Littleal� a Morongo Road on the west, 15th have to pay businesses license and free lance photographers. of Health. , " fees to the city. • "The antique dealers are The program also will be held "'� a°: , Avenue on the north, 16th Ave- - ? The detective is Dave Bid- made because we classified at Santa Fe Federal Savings � �1 nue on the south and Atlantic �''l, � ,� Avenue on the east. The un- well, city business, license them as second hand furniture and Loan building in Palm '111 r inspector. stores . . . and we've got some Springs Friday (Feb. 22) and = ' i inhabited area is assessed at r ` ., $18,030 The ordinance requiring all calls from photographers who March 5. " ' i' business people to pay a fee complain that they have to pay The program, costing $15, is � i <- In his staff report to the coin- went into effect Jan. 1. Almost the same $60 per year fee as a medically supervised com- L ���� �' mission,Robert J.Fitch,assis- $14,000 has been collected since a photography studio,"Bidwell inanity service aimed at per- ill",Itant executive officer, stated then,Bidwell said. explained. sons interested in evaluating '` the property is to be used for Bidwell said he had to search He said the greatest amount their risk of living a heart at- industrial development to ser- everything from the phone book of money has come from out tack. =^ #> vice the city of Desert Hot to newspaper ads to seek out of, town contractors who pay Appointments and additional Springs in accordance with the liable parties. $100 a year. information may be obtained HEARTBEAT — The Heartbeat program sponsored by t__" ' city's general plan. "We figure there are about Bidwell said the city,"en by calling 346 9618 or 327-3623. Loma Linda University will hold its second of four ["'_';�,_,7", `' 300 business in Rancho Mirage courages" the general contrac- Participants can have blood examinations Tuesday at the College of the Desert -' Proposed zoning is M-1 (in- and 240 of them have paid the for to take the responsibility to pressure,blood cholesterol and student center from 7 to 9 a.m.The program is being dustrial) and 0-1 (open land fee so far,"Bidwell said. get his subcontractors to pay triglyceride levels tested. Conducted by graduate medical Students from the V�S�T i and low densit y There are also those who their$75 license fee. A coronar health histor university and is designed to detecet heart problems ',; Y Y Y is. "We usually hold up on also taken to determine what through series of tests.A blood sample drawn during �, w i I u inspecting the development or factors may increase the risk the test will also be Used with the Walking BIOOd �. � �� . �;� 'M housing project until the fees of future heart disease. This Bank program at Desert Hospital. University student .;' e■ �pse �OV ve called e e e are paid,"Bidwell indicated. would ,include diatary work, Mike Hausinger, left, gives a blood pressure test to I Departures: � sir, ��' �7 E, The fees range from $1 for drinking, smoking and exer- Howard Dietel during the first examination held Friday Apr.4,May 9,June 27,Oct.24 ' a ' f OUR NUMBER HAS BEEN CHANGED T0: postage stamps to$l00 for con- cise habits. in Palm Springs. For further information and appoint- � ; tractors and theaters. Health officials say the pro- ments call 327-3623 or 346-9618. (Desert Sun Photo) ' D Y 9 ` I . . � Failure to pay the business gram is specially designed for Z �_ ' ':i'� ,,,,, Z' m 8 ( license fee will result in a men between the ages of 30 and �=� ��_�O �\ t'' , misdemanor charge against 60 who can modify living '� ' � � L s _s �. g g nst y v ng habits FROM LEADING MANUFACTURERS IT'S... �� VISIT• i 3 the business. to avoid heart attacks. Heart- ?Ill /,'' - - Soule "We'll probably take those .beat is available, however, to 19ON197 ' Pai"Op"14274925, `. 1) � OAHU -fi'- �11. 12' h who haven't paid to court"Bid- all adults. '� a P.O.BOX 981 CATHEDRAL CITY,CALIFORNIA ` well said. Heartbeat was founded and v' KAUAI r _` mmuuuwuuuwro�nmmmmuulnuwmiimullululuuul�` The penalty for a violating directed by Dr. John'-Scharf- ip; ppp. THE ONLY LADIES'STORE IN THE DESERT MAUI any city ordinance is a$500 fine fenberg, co-chairman of the � SELLING THE LATEST FASHIONS AT and/or six months in.jail. Department of Preventive LADIES HAWAII ��', Bidwell Sid no one has out Care, Loma Linda University /Z PPICE SPORTSWEAR t" . - right refused to pay,so far. . School of Health. OPEN Tennis Dresses,Boa Blouses,Shires,Jeans, M. A S T E R C RA F T sr Skirts, Depart via United Air Lines Jet,with in-flight meal service. One of the more difficult Since Heartbeat stared in SUNDAY Double Knit Pants,Sweaters,Coordinated Outfits. � Arrive Hilo to an"Aloha Lei greeting". aspects in Bidwell's job is to 1972, more than 5,000 persons 7 2 HI1 RANCHO MIRAGE PH.346-1354 Visit Anthurium nurseries and Black Sand beach and drive locate residents who have mail have received the non-diagnos ` � M thru HawaiiNational Park. See volcano Souse and on to M Kona and our hotel. View the miles of olden coastline 1 T Tp C order businesses or other jobs tic tests and evaluations. and the historic City of Refuge.Great Shopping.Fly to Maui / . " J.l O �S T E R E R► they do out of their homes. and visit the Ipo Palley and Needle, and Lahama, then „ continue to the Kaanopali area(the Riviera of the pacific). This will be hard to track Name Krings - # fi Short flight to Kauai with its mountains and lush green down,"Bidwell admitted. ,f, valleys(the garden isle).Explore Hanalei Valley and Wai- Although most businesses mea Canyon,Spouting Horn and much,much more.Hawaiian ' RIVERSIDE (LCN) — V. N.., ' r. beach and night life,of course.Return home via United Air �: . are listed in specific cata Lines. } ' CUSTOM FURNITURE UPHOLSTERY Harry Krings has been ap- - Ask for more information)gories,some are not. ( 1 i'F "° pointed to the Cathedral City REALTY CORPORATION - ' �,. One of those catagories is Fire Protection district board,Qll(LZLt� RelTllllri3 J.011� 1i fteT— Fire Shows". replacing Barton L. Lamb, re- �' A Y � • Price is Forgotten" "This would cover descre signed. Ga4D�4��U�" INC.�VR� /�► .> tionary things like spiritualists One bedroom—2 bath—huge beamed ceiling, Supervisor Al McCandless livin room,wood burning fireplace full ` N and that sort of thing,"Bidwell , g g P Y Division of Anderson Travel 74-160 Desert Star Blvd. Palm Desert - 'said. also reappointed three board furnished—3'Y2 acres...$52,500. 423 E.McCALIUM WAT PALMS TO PINESfIAZq } members: W.E. Colglazier, r / e s PALM SPRINGS,CALIF. PALM DESERT,CALIF. 346-3398 That classification has not B W Wade and Thomas F. PHONE 325-7001 PHONE 346-BOLT '< yet been used. Eckstrom ���, t " I II s t� € ��. , � lam' M ... ,F Y. s .� ,;y�,?f- ':; ,E ,,, +! ,Y :» ', S �y/g'•^r?'a��✓, —' -- ,s:-f'x ;.x ,, '�. i " ',':ci'y .• -v< - .:!Frv: . d :..-.s. n ,:.. ._,. :... 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I 111* -,1, AP�,,�31 -, Iese11.- . 1� .111, 11 r .11 ',f : �11, I .� I., By GENE LUBE3 Runners outrebounded the sion. Dennis Hankins and Gil Diaz have a young, inexperienced "We want Norris to be San Sports Editor Arabs,29 12. Consequently GaCrcia doesn't at the guard positions;Nemyre squad that gives 100 per cent healthy and ready for the . 1, "t r� On the verge of winning his Leading 31-19 at the half, the want to fool around. He will be and Jones, forwards; and all the time. We've been in playoffs"the coach said. - first Desert Conference basket- Runners started to fade as going all out to win the title Walker at center. every ball game. My players Conference commissioner t ball crown coach Frank Garcia Garcia began playing everyone tonight and a trip to the State Norris Washington's right are great to work with." Charles Pryor has given the DC IC }.„ is neither optimistic nor pessi- on the bench, but Nemyre Junior College playoffs March ankle is still sore after sprain- , The IVC coach praised COD's coaches the green light on the 1 By BRAVEN DYER mistic. scored a basket and two free 8-9 at Fresno. The DC champi- ing it at Victor Valley, He will 'Walker: "He(Larry)is a super all-star game March 2 at COD �__ - The College of the Desert throws, while Walker collected on will play Merced of the Cen- be used if needed, and so will' ^player, has some great moves The conference coaches will ; . mentor is playing it cool — a three-pointer to put down an tral Conference. Wade Ritchie _ the Runner's and is a fine shooter. We will vote for the all-conference ,_ : We made a pilgrimage to the palatial pair-mutuel- straight down the middle. Arab uprising and gain the Garcia is not taking IVC too, outside shooting ace. have to contain him to win the . teams Thursday at a meeting `41 parlor known as Santa Anita . . . t0 visit Our money Boasting a 9-1"record in confer- 13-point COD victory. lightly. The Arabs have two Imperial coach Jim Walker game." at COD. The all-star team will ,• ', . . as the saying goes in Vegas. Mission Impossible? ence, the Roadrunners can By downing Victor Valley good outside shooters in Mike said, "We have nothing to lose Al Burns, a 6-0 sophomore play the conference champions. No, not exactly, but we would have done much better wrap UP,the championship to- Wednesday night, 90-81, the Givens (19 points in the first and everything to gain. Al- guard, is the other starter for Garcia considers the all-star had We followed Alvaro Pineda. night at COD by defeating the Runners clinched a tie in the game) and Ted Whitcomb (17 though we won't be able to IVC. The other three members game an important one in that Imperial Valley Arabs. conference. Second place Bar- points) and inside strength in control the boards we do have of the eight-man squad are it will keep the conference In advance of post time, though, our little group Tip-off time is 8 p.m. stow is 7-3 and plays at Mira- forward Harvey Jernigan, 6-3, the players to keep running and Kerry Legarra,5-7;Gary Reed, champions in condition. ,`?` of serious thinkers had decided to bet Bill Shoemaker In their first round session, Costa tonight.The Runners and and post man,Pico Mina,6-2. shooting. 5-7;and Grady Dutton,5-11. Walker is leading Runner and/or Laffit Pincay, the two riders who generally the Runners beat the Arabs at •Vikings end the season "We have to respect them The Arabs,3-7,in conference Garcia said he will not use scorer with a 24.4 average, win half the day's races no matter where they are. Imperial, 68-53, with Larry Wednesday night at Barstow, (Arabs)," said Garcia. "They and 3-18 overall have not had Washington in the Barstow Jones leads in rebounds at 12.0, riding or what beasts they are aboard. Walker scoring 21, Mike Jones and the Vikes are defending are good shooters." an outstanding year. game if the Runners win the while Diaz is tops in assists !�'' So, what happened? Neither jock rode a winner. But 12 and Greg Nemyre 11. The state champions, samll divi- Garcia will start captain Walker, however, said, "We title tonight. with a 3.9 mark. -�li Pineda rode two, the first a $14.20 victor. The best - '�, Bill and Laffit could do was four seconds for the latter .•..••••• Bruin-Trojan •::::.:: : :. :.:::::..�:....... . , and one for the former. ...................... ::.:.,............. a e Ji il } �h � , A a` w x b.,� y srv*1 a u 2i� 1, 1 Following Pineda would Y1ave been the logical thing Showdown Still •, f j'� to do if we only had given it a second thought because ,r this afternoon at Santa Anita he was honored as winner , fix' 'I `4 of the George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award. This On Schedule � y"` is a coveted trophy given annually to the rider selected -1 I T ,�, .rk , by a poll of media representatives covering the hosses By United Press International R " i at Santa Anita. t ,, x " Ax�l d " �. f Unless one or the other stum- I. `T '� -bless and it could happen, t Pineda narrowly missed a third winner because of UCLA and southern California _ ,� < ,W "► a slight accident. He was riding "my" horse, Aloha are on schedule for a showdown ": • ;` Mood, in the feature race, and went off at juicy odds. for the Pacific 8 Conference � a Gene Lube, Sports Editor Pineda got his steed in front through t he stretch but title in Los Angeles on March � s �: F 4 c ^^4 f 5•0` 1 E i then encountered tight quarters as others moved up 9• , z and, of all things, lost his whip. So Aloha Mood The Bruins bounced back � � x r 7 A �,' ®� Angeles �11 ► S . �'� " :::::::: from their humiliation' of a } ". `' " , =f "` �, '. ., I - 11 I lost . . . by a head, but still returned $5.80 to place. week ago in.Oregon by beating161 h r ere the Shoe and Laffit in this race. Last I._ " '" � And w e e W Washington State, 93-68, and '" " " " ' " ` ' and next to last in a 10-horse race, that's where they g =yRM,16: = '" y. USC routed Washington, 79-64, I I - 1 were. � 1111� For '�® nPf 'CS Friday night to remain dead- �- But it was a lovely day at the Arcadia merry-go- locked for the Pac 8 lead with , ,; " - s� � , round. We could see the purple mountains most of g 2 records. the afternoon and the infield flowers were in full bloom. Tonight, the Las Angeles y NEW YORK (UPI) — The At the same time Krumm , It is difficult to picture more beautiful surroundings giants switch partners, then " - IN day was supposed to belong to announced Lake Placid, N.Y., have ames next week a amst Lord Killanin, a bluff, pipes the only resort in the North in which to lose,your money. g g s � , gx moking Irish nobleman,but the America with a bob sled run, R Carl Carbon, Dr. Ed Abrams and I visited Dan Smith California and Stanford before 3y, ;" City of Los Angeles stole ,his would bid against Vancouver, their fateful meeting. � c in the press box . . . to get a tip Or two and learn �r °�� thunder Friday with the an- Canada, and Chamonix, • the latest lowdown on Secretariat, the Triple Crown Oregon, which defeated .11 P UCLA last week to snap the , "` , nouncement it would challenge France, for the Winter Games winner now enjoying life as a love-maker in Kentucky. � � Moscow for the right to host the of 1980. Bruins' conference winning 1980 Summer Olympic Games. Signed bids must reach the _streak, stayed in the race, too, Talented tub thumper at Santa Anita, Smith reported by defeating California, 61-54. w "` Killanin was paying his first IOUs headquarters at Lau that most qualified experts in these matters think jthat put the Ducks at 7-3 and r = , � ffi offical visit to New York since sanne, Switzerland, by March ` , succeeding Chicago's Avery 3. Sexretariat should be given at least another month after they play Stanford to I ;•: � g Y g � � , Brundage as President of the The vote will take place"at to prove his true value. night, the have games with T 1 << Washington, Washington State `` g R � International Olympic Com- the Congress in Vienna, Aus- The men'who bought into this syndicate may be a 'fax � ,a . , mittee at the conclusion of the tria, later this year after each worried a bit, but most of them say its much too and Oregon State. I `� I'll w a 1972 Munich Games. tit has resented its case and i ., Y P early to give up, Smith told us. a «sA The news was broken by Phi- satisfied members it has the Y, g World Marks k � � '' �� ` �� r lip 0.Krumm,President of the abilit to carry out the ob. Incidental) while we were discussin the wonder. � s� ) Y Y j Z ' a United States Olympic Com- Moscow staged a successful horse, I was reminded what my friend, Si BuriCk, f �, 3 « mittee, who interrupted an World University Games last sports columnist for the Dayton Daily News, had to Set Indoors AW. �ft 11�, h YK e P say about the popularity of Secretariat: i. F s *� address by Killanin to make the summer and has all the neces- << 9 x -XI % announcement. sary stadia already built. He is everything that I am not, wrote Burick. 1'.111 �i "He is young; he is beautiful; he has lots of hair; he SALT LAKE CITY (UPI) — s � " ^ I ;,. = x ` :, is fast; he is durable; he has a large bank account Steve Smith doesn't:deed Bob �� �-r A x,,� ` �.. . < - k gg and his entire sex life is in front of him." Seagren around to inspire him, , 7 but he's going to a stiffer Ole N i- �` Touches Si. g g P xY * *r in his bid to overtake the two = � .. , S j -time Olympian as the world's .�" « �, r ,r 1 � .>. '` Despite the gas shortage, etc., things are not going-- M � I i „} premier pole vaulter. ;G � I 111C;�too badly for stock-holders at Santa Anita. The per -r.,�. : �P �4 ,. ; " , ' .. ,xR _ ; ,, , ,I E..• capita betting is higher than ever, well above $100 The former Long Beach State star grabbed one of two world � .' per person. indoor records Friday night in GOING ALL OUT—Herb Wahington puts AAU�Indoor Track and Field Champion- ', y But attendance Sundays has not hit the anticipated the International Track Associ- everything into it, including his tongue, ships in New York. Beside Washington fid i figure.It was felt that the introduction of Sunda racing g Y g ation meet here to make the as he _wins the 60-yard dash Friday is Ivory Crockett who finished third in would produce crowds in excess of 50,000. Instead, the Salt Palace one of the most night,in six seconds flat the the 86th _- the event.(UPI Telephoto). I ` ,i I Sabbath days have drawn just about the same as productive sites on the pro A Saturdays, which has meant about 35,000. track tour. Smith cleared 18 P feet, 1 inch in the pole vault 4ASN With better weather ahead and several big races SI a n �n Sammy' ushes ®ncoming up, attendance might pick up, provided there to join Rod Milburn with a � .I ::°>~.I is not some drastic reduction in gasoline allotment. world mark. ' In the first race of the night, Poor (?) Pincay Won't he earning much for a few Milburn easily outdistanced the FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. old West Virginia hillbilly and dreamed.' But, I managed to days. The stewards have put the clamps on him for field in bettering his own (UPI)—Kermit Zarley is lead- the Merry Mexican. save a 37,"he said. '" t . a Week. record in the 60-yard hurdles, ing at the start to today's third Zarley, who played a steady 1' �, f I was thinking about this sentence yesterday when winning in 6.7 seconds, a tenth round of the $260,000 Jackie two-under-par 70 Friday to go Snead developed a unique § �° ` A the stories alongside each other in the paper told of of a second under the old Gleason Inverrary Golf Classic. with his. opening 69, wasn't 'side saddle" putting style a - �,,, '�rvErv�ER„, . " i Laffit earning approximately $400,000 a year and Tom record: but look who's pushing him: surprised that "Slammin' 1. Year or so ago and said that Seaver signing a new contract for $172,000. Their But in a sprint-medley, Mil Sam Snead, who is only 13 Sammy"has pushed forward. `I changed a little hitch in my %, . burn pulled up with a pulled weeks short of his 62nd birth- Snead played the back nine left hand" for the second , ` annual return is approximately the same when you P P Y y, figure that Seaver toils only six months Or so while hamstring and said he might da first, round. "Wham, they were c g g y. getting his 31•with an ,�,lY, d; �� Pincay is astride a Steed practically every day. It used have to limit himself to just the Also only one stroke back is eagle and three birdies. Then going right in the center. This "" ut 1s # hurdles in tonight's fourth ITA defending champion Lee Tre- he knocked his drive out of 1s the besYI've ever putted side Tz � �� ' to be that you could think u a flock of gags about ° ` Y p g g meet at Pocatello,Idaho. vino, and that's got to make a bounds on the No. 1 hole of his saddle,"he said. ,, 11 baseballers and jockeys dealing lri horsehide. But not Smith's record topped his colorful third round battle: second nine and took a double Most of Friday's crowd of � '� 11 1' _ any more, SO I understand . . . the baseballs now are own 18:01/4 indoor mark. He "The pro from the moon," as bogey. 13,555 rimmed the 18th hole and 1 ; i y a ""'t �` ""; being made Of Cowhide. No wonder the price of beef then made one try at 18:61/4 Bob Hope called Zarley,leading "When I got that six; I said, =sent up a thundering roar when ,,i, r � y : . , keeps going up and up. which would have been a half by one stroke at 139 over the `here it goes s i` i // just like I Snead stroked in a 25-footer. ,,,� * * * inch higher than Seagren's out-_ 11 s : , Have you got time for a Saturday night laugher? door world best, but the _ ; � I'll < y g{ Listen . . . muscular athlete missed badly ,� � « ,, E � �, The chairman of the entertainment committee of a and told the cheering crowd, , ' fi • local country club sent a letter to members asking "This is my personal best. I'llAT7 r�` s �,� ," �` Y Y have to try for something better if the were interested in 'an extension of what he later this-year. EN710H !' ,-,#, ,��i, �" • ,' called the "Indoor Games" program. He was endea- . n u�/ 1I ' voring to ascertain how they felt about increasing the JaCikie Gleason It has been a well kept secret that Palm Springs Mobile Country Club Deep Canyon Tennis Club 11/as opportunities for involvement by members. has a public executive length 18 hole golf course, a public driving range �+,� ,,/ The chairman received mostly serious replies. The Goff Scores with elevated tees, a public restaurant and a public bar. tIrrity; Recreation, anEl � 4 one which provided the most chuckles, went like this: FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (UPI) - e z "Probably an excellent idea for some. But count me Second round scores in the $260,00o Our golf course is the most challenging of its kind in the desert. Bill LlJXllry From `'29"950� ' ,,e out. I have a young wife, and I'd rather play post-Of- Jackie Gleason Inverrary Golf Classic: Blanton,the head pro or Dean Smith,his assistant,welcome your telephone r 1„ Sam zarley 69-70--139 call at 328-1315 for a starting time. Year) and month) are available. e YOUR CHOICE of Spacious Single f1Ce. Samsnead 72-ss-a4o g y y 'or Split Level,2 or 3 Bedroom g Everybody out of the pool. Lee Trevino 7a7o--14o Caron Langford operates the driving range at Palm Springs,Mobile Country Condominium Homes Brian Allin 71-70--141 Club. It is the finest public range in the valley. Not only is Caron attractive, a 24 HR.GUARDS at the Gate and J.C. 72 69--141 P \ Full Perimeter Security Wall. LeonardThompson 72-69--141 but so are the rites. - Tom Kite 72-69--141 •ALL RECREATION FACILITIES Lakers Win One; Tom Chi Chi Rodriguez 73.66--191 Gordon,Ayres a longtime desert resident active in the Valley Players Exclusive to Residents and Guests - , Jim Dent 71-70--141 ' Guild manages our bar and restaurant and will be happy to assist you d 1 No Additional Fees for Use. ' in arranging private parties. He can be reached at 321I 6. e 10TENNIS COURTS,Lighting . " SEATTLE (UPI) — The Los coach Bill Sharman, "but it _ For Evening Play,Pro-Shop& • IIIgAngeles Lakers, who snapped was a great win. It was nice John De Maio our chef prepares a tasty luncheons special everyday except' �� PP I P P Y P Y Yi " Resident Pro,4 Paddle Tennis ' a three-game losing streak with to win one for a change." �l Monday for your enjoyment before or after your round of golf. Courts,12 Swimming Pools,Large an "unartistic" one point win Connie Hawkins and Goo Palm Springs Mobile Country Club is located at 36200 Date Palm Drive Rec.Hall,'Fuuy Equipped Gym, M at home Friday night, face the drich led the Lakers with 26 Saunas,Whirlpool,Practice Golf , Seattle Supersonics tonight. and 24 points, respectively, al- near Cathedral City across the wash from the Alpha Beta Shopping Center. Area and Much More. � With Gail Goodrich scoring though Goodrich was a cold 7 TRUCKS ' the last six points of the game, for 27 from the floor. 3/4 TON WIDESIDE •$1%z Million of Verdant Landscaping' � ` We hope to have the pleasure of serving you soon. From Twenty-nine Y ne Palms -including the winning lay-in Sharman doesn't want to Air Conditioned and LosRgee ° FfDn $291- 1i � with 50 seconds to, the jlakers make excuses for the Lakers' Date Palm Drive isloe I, r� Camper equipped P.I.Sonn . 1. edged the Philadelphia 76ers lackluster 33-30 record this Special __- CaEhed,al GlY 4—,, Indio ,A', _,"Pi, "" 104-103. , season but did want to make � � Pa in s J PaLM SPRING 10 The Lakers had lost seven of a point. Christopher Blaisdell MOBILE COUNTRY /tDOti Bf DEVCIPP T @Dt BY lil ?' > their last eight before Friday "So many people expect us CLU9 ��� � 74 PALM DESERT night's NBA game. to do so well but they forget General Manager San Deep Canyon Ten from nis Club uo The No.2 team in the Pacific we've lost Wilt (Chamberlain) r"Truck P°°Pl° T%11V Hwy 74 i nPalm Desert 111 IEEPE CILUs turn-off in Palm Desert Ervrvis nue r Division is back home Sunday and (Jerry)West this season," Ff O°'G°°°ro�MOrO"` I Division i Ka set Aetna 1' Mao for re+s as=e oa1Y rvos aloe I Qv �c night to face the strong Chicago reminded the third year LakerN0'�'t"�O"evinus PtIIIt1 Springs ,N�Oble �flultl'Y Club J `Ilp � n �n n��1�! �� f Bulls. mentor. Pahn�^Yr J "We didn't play that well and "When we shore up one area, PLEASE IN PALM DESERT: ON HYWY 74 ONE MI.SOUTH OF it was definitely an unarti tic we seem to falter somewhere � 3��.Z571 36-200 DATE PALM DR. 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