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Home My WebLink AboutPROTESTS/COMPLAINTS GENERAL CJI 67 001 PROTESTS/COMPLAINTS GENERAL � PRELINIINARY MINUTES � � ;REGULAR PALM DFSERT CITY COUNCII. MEETING AUGUST 24, 1995 i ! # i i t i i # t i # • i ■ i i i i # t i � t t i t i 3 i i i i i i i i i H. REOUEST FOR REVOCATION OF BUSINESS LICENSE FOR ALEKSANDER OSTRYZHNIOUK, BUSINFSS LICENSE NO. 95-12315, FOR ACUPRFSSURE. Mr. Diaz noted the report in the packets and stated that Mr. Ramsey was available to answer any questions. Mayor Crites asked how it was determined that acupressure was closer to massage than to acupuncture. Mr. Ramsey responded that the City Attorney's office investigated the licensing for acupressure versus acupuncture. The opinion from the City Attomey's office was that pressure is part of massage. Mr. Erwin added that the opinion was based on what acupressure consists of. He said it was the physical acdvity of pressing in various spots which is closer to massage and is different from puncture. Mr. Ramsey noted that acupressure was also part of the curriculum for massage schools. Upon question by Councilman Spiegel, he stated that the applicant had applied for a massage parlor license but was denied because the facility did not meet any of the criteria necessary; i.e., no place to put shower facilities, etc. Councilmember Benson moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the revocation of Business License No. 95-12315 based upon the requirements of Chapter 5.86 which resulted in the denial of the applicant's massage establishment permit; location of business is within ]000 feet of both residential area and a business involved in the on-premise sale of alcoholic beverages. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote. I. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF COACHELLA VALLEY CLEAN REGION PROGRAM MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU). Mr. Diaz noted the report in the packets and stated that staffs recommendation was for � aPProval. Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the Coachella Valley Clean Region Program Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and authorize the Mayor to execute same. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote. J. CONSIDERATION OF ISSUES AND CONCERNS RAISED BY HOMEOWNERS ON HAYSTACK ROAD RELATIVE TO THE EAST END OF HAYSTACK ROAD AND � IRONWOOD PARK. � Mr. Folkers reviewed the report in the packets, noting that the area is presendy maintained I /� as a natural azea. He said the underlying concem was not what it looks like now, but people �Q want it to look the way the azea west of Heliotrope looks with green grass, etc. Staff could go out and have the azea cleaned out as far as the smaller brush and leave the lazger bushes 16 _ PRELIlVIINARY MINUTES • . ,�REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETIlVG AUGUST 24, 1995 s s s s ' s s : s s s s s s s a s s * s s : s s s s s s s s * s s s s s s : there. He said staff felt the azea should be maintained in its natural state because of costs to change it to grass. Mayor Crites said he felt what needed to be done was to have someone with an eye for plants go out and look at the area. He said there was dead plant material in there, and we need to get in there to trim all of the things that look like dead weeds. He added that the back of the azea near Marrakesh still had all the marks from the heavy equipment tire treads, and it looked like waste piles. Behind those piles before the Marrakesh fence aze piles of straggly and unattractive tamarisk that need to be removed. Mr. Folkers suggested that Eric Johnson go out and look at the area. He said staff would also like to have the Mayor and any of the Councilmembers also go out to the area. Councilman Spiegel suggested that we invite some of the homeowners on Haystack who wrote letters to the City. He felt they should be involved in the process so they are satisfied with what is done rather than having the City just go out and do something and then asking them what they think about it. Mr. Folkers stated that with Council concurrence, staff would write letters to these people and explain the program as to how we intend to move rapidly and invite any of them to attend at a mutual time to review it. Mayor Crites asked if he remembered correctly that when we reached agreement on the Vintage project, that Ted Lennon has a requirement to do public art and a park in that corner. He said now may be an appropriate time to talk to Mr. Lennon about this. Mr. Diaz responded that staff would look into that and talk to Mr. Lennon and report back to the Council. � Mayor Crites stated that in addition, the Boys and Girls Club will be doing a training project in desert landscaping and horticultural practices with The Living Desert, which is right across the strcet. He said it may be that here is a demonstration thing for them to a little bit of work on as well that involves them in doing something practical right across the street from where they are otherwise doing their work. Councilmember Benson said she felt the homeowners should know about this and said many of them probably didn't even know that that corner was going to be fixed. She said she felt they needed to know the overall plans for that area. , Councilman Snyder suggested that staff should put together a program involving all of these ideas that were presented. Mr. Diaz stated that staff would do nothing but the weed abatement portion at this time and come back to the Council on September 14th with the complete program. i 17 MIIviITFS � > REGLJI.AR PALM DFSERT CITY COUNCIL. MEETING � JANUARY 12, 1945 s s s s s s s s s s s. s s s s s s s t s ■ a s s s e s s s a s s s s s s s • D. REOUEST FOR CONSIDERATTON OF MA't'FRiAr_ RECOVERY FACII.TI'Y (MRF) STfING. Mr. Wohlmuth reviewed the staff report relative W lacating a MRF in Palm Desert. He noted that as of January 11, 1995, the only other endty expressing interest in a MRF site was ffie County of Riverside, to be located on the proposed closed Coachella landfill site. He aid the consultant was asldng that the Council seriously consider having a site in Palm Desert because of the City being in the center of the Valley. The proposed Palm Desert site would be out by the railroad aacks on Portola Avenue extended. He said staff was asldng for a yes or no from the Council on this site so a report could be made to the MRF Task Force. I Councilman Snyder expressed concem that such a facility would be too close to the proposed college in that area of Palm Desert. Councilman Kelly said he felt there might be other mid-valley locadons available, and he did not Uiink it would absolutely have to be near the railroad tracks. He said he did not think we should have such a facility in Palm Desert because of the number of trucks that would be coming in and out all the time. He said there were other places that would have less effect on the wmmunity. Council agreed. Councilman Kelly added that he felt we were getting to where we need a transfer station, not a MRF. He said at the last meeting he made a pitch that we would send out an RFP, and it would be written in such a way so that the free enterprise system could make a proposal and be free to make any ldnd of proposal that would solve our problems in an innovative way. He said if Council agreed, he would continue to take that direcaon. Council wncurred. E. REOUEST FOR CONSIDERATTON OF COMPLAINT REGARDING RETENTION TRENCH AT 73-190 JOSHUA TREE. Mr. Winklepleck reviewed the staff report and showed photos of the retention trench. He noted that the owner of 73-181 Shadow Mountain Drive (Mr. Charles Kaban), had attended the Architectural Review Commission meeting of October 25, 1994, to express concem with the irrigation runoff from the property of Mr. and Mrs. Jaymes at 73-190 Joshua Tree. He � said the irrigation was in place as a result of an Architectural Review Commission condition � requiring oleanders along the rear property line of the Jaymes residence, and the problem was Acorrected when the Public Works Department had the Jaymes did a vench along the rear of �� . the lot to retain any irrigation runoff. Mr. Kaban indicated the trench had actually been dug an his property which extends up to five feet beyond his back fence. The Architectucal Review Commission felt the City should get involved because the planting of oleanders was done at their d'uection; therefore, staff was directed to prepare a brief history of the project, including the intent of the grading plan, and forward it to the Council for action. He offered to answer any questions. 11 I MINUTES � � REGULAR PALM DESERT CTfY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 12, 1995 : s s : • s s s s s s s s s s : s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s Mayor Crites asked if the oleanders were on drip irrigation, and Mr. Winklepleck responded that they were not. MRS. PAMF.I.A JAYMES, 73-190 Joshua Tree, noted that the oleande� had bcen planted during a heat wave and, therefore, needed a lot of watering. Mayor Crites asked whether staff had suggested changing to a water efficient irrigadon method, and Mr. Winklepleck responded that sraff had not done so because there did not appear co be any problem with irrigation runoff. Upon further question by Mayor Crites relative to the oleanders and the lot not meedng specificadons from the Palm Desen Property Owners Association, Mr. Winklepleck msponded that they were put in because of concems from Mr. Kaban regazding the method in which the gnding was done and because of the view line from this back yazd. Mayor Crites asked whether the Palm Desert Property Owners Assoeiadon (PDPOA)and the Architectural Review Commission had ag�eed this was an appropriate consideration, and Mr. Winklepleck responded that the PDPOA had not gotten involved with this through the Architectural Review Commission. He added that they eventually approved it. He noted that the Architectural Review Commission felt it as an appropriate cancern. Mayor Crites asked if by grading permit a lawn was supposed to retain its own runoff, and Mr. Folkers responded that it was unless there were ather provisions for taldng water to another street, which there was not in this case. Mayor Crites asked whether this lot was in conformance, and Mr. Winklepleck responded that it was according to the gnding plan and discussions with Public Works. When asked if it would hold its own runoff without the trench, Mr. Winkleple�k responded that it would not. MR. WILLIAM JAYNIFS addressed the Council and said he was at this meeting because of a personal vendeua by a neighbor. He said their grading plan conformed to that requested by the City, they were given full approval for the grading plan, and they were issued a Certificate of Occupancy. They were also approved by the PDPOA, and he had obtained 80�0 agreement to a variance. He noted the trench in question was about 6" deep and 6-8" wide and was not part of the gcading or drainage plan; it was requested by the City after he had occupied the property and was done ro stop runoff from watering. He said the trench was not on Mr. Kaban's property — it was partly on the Jaymes property and partly on the borderline between the two properties. He added that that five feet was subject to an electrical easement on both sides. He said they had complied with everything the Ciry had asked. At one point they tried to placate Mr. Kaban by offering w pay half the wst of a wall, but Mr. Kaban did not want to do so, and the cost to do a wall now wouid be much higher. He agreed it might be appropriate to slow down on watering, and once the oleanders are growing well, the problem will probably go away. He added that he felt this was a civil matter and that it would be inappropriate for the City to try to make them build a wall now since they already have a Certificate of Occupancy. MR. BERT KRIEGER, 45-565 Verba Santa Drive, spoke as a friend of Mr. Kaban and as a member and director of the PDPOA for 17 years. He said the house plans originally were for a different location. T'he PDPOA Architectural Committe� disapproved those plans. 12 1►-mvuz'F.S �'REGITI.AR PALM'DESERT (,� COUNCIL MEET'ING � JAMJARY 12, 1995 i ■ i • i i i i i i i t t • f i i i f i f i f i i t i i t i i t i i i i i i They did not approve the resubmitted plans for the new address. He noted the PDPOA � started a suit against the Mr. Jaymes because he did not have permission from the Associaaon for these plans. He was told if he could get 659& of the homeowners within 500 feet to approve it, the lawsuit would be dropped. He reitented his statement that there was no written approval by the PDPOA for Uus address. ' MRS. PAMELA JAYMFS stated she had contacted the PDPOA and was disappointed they did not approve her home. She added that she had beEn told by the Ciry that she did not need w go to the Palm Desert Property Owners Association for approval. Mayor Crites stated that the issue here was drainage, and he asked if there was any data about what happened during the recent rains. Mr. Winklepleck said he had no information at this 6me. ' MR. CHARLFS KABAN addressed Council and stated there was damage to his fence. He noted that his property was shaped like a triangle and that the tmnch ian parallel with his fence line, with about 80�0 of it on his property. Upon question by Mayor Crites, Mr. Kaban agrced that the trench did work as far as stopping the runoff of water from the Jaymes property under his fence. Councilmember Benson stated this appeared to be a civil matter and that she did not think it was something the City needed to get involved with. Councilman Kelly agre�d and said he did not Imow why the Council was dealing with this. Mr. Erwin said his position had for several months been that this is a civil matter and that Council has no involvement. Mayor Crites stated that even though this is a civil mattet, he felt it was highly unlikely that anyone was going to use the two feet between the oleanders and the fence and that a reasonable compromise might be to: 1) have the Jaymes change to a drip irrigation system for the oleanders so they aze not spraying water; and 2) have the property owner on the other side of the fence leave the ditch in a place where no one can use the land anyway. Between the drip system and the trench, the problem should be solved. Councilmember Benson moved to, by Minute Motion, express the Council's position that this issue is a civil matter. Motion was seconded by Kelly. Councilman Snyder stated that he was part of the original approval of the grading for this property and felt he should, therefore, abstain from voting Mayor Crites called for the vote, and it cazried by a 3-0-1 vote, with Councilman Snyder ABSTAINING. 13 ��•--� � City of Pa�m Desert � �� b� � � �ouncil Age�Yda Request�� Meeting of sr.�ra�� ia, 1995 To be considered under: Consent Calendar Resolutions Ordinances New Business_ I ��-Ald'Business X Intormauonal Items_ Public Hearings_ Other_ 2. Item Title: (Please provide the wording that shoWd appear as the item's title on the agenda). ACTION ON HA�STAQC ROAD BE'I1dEEfd HQ,IO'TROPE DRIVE AND PORTC)IA AVENUE I 3. Financial: (Complete ifapplicable) (a) AccounUProjec[# (b) Amount Requested (c) In the Current Budget? (c) Appropnation Required? Approved by Director of Finance: 4. Submitted by:P�LIC [,�ORKS 5. ApprovalS: Department H iry�f ger ' CITY COUNCIL A�TION: APPROVED � DENIED • RECEIVED � O�HER P9EETYNG DAZ'E _ AYESr ti INTEROFFICE MpMQ r— A3?SENT• CITY OF PALM3�J�$ � ;��/ VERIFIED BY:�(�/�' Original on File' with City Clerk' s Offic TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Richard J. Folkers, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director SUBJECT: ACTION ON HAYSTACR ROAD BETWEEN HELIOTROPE DRIVE AND PORTOLA AVENUE DATE: September 14, 1995 RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to work with the contractor to proceed with the necessary clean up in accordance with the field review completed on August 30, 1995 . BACRGROUND: On Wednesday,August 30, Mayor Buford Crites, Ray Diaz, Tom Theobald, Eric Johnson, Dolores Driscoll , and I met to review the h situation at the subject location. It was decided that the removal of dead grass as well as dead material and appropriate trimming for various species of plants £hat were dormant was necessary. Also there would be removal of unacceptable plant materials such as fountain grass . Staff is working with the Marrakesh Country Club to cut their ' tamarisk growth and the city will spray to prevent further reestablishment of that undesirable species . There are spots where tracks from the caterpillar unit that was used to push up the bank are evident and these tracks will be obliterated by raking with minimal affect upon the various smoke trees and plants . We are also working with the property owners on the south side of Haystack Road to clean up within twenty feet of the curb along their Haystack Road property. With reqard to the art on the northwest corner of Haystack Road and Portola Avenue, it is our understanding that Lowe Reserve Corporation is preparing a plan for landscaping treatment of the area that we are cleaning that includes art features and will be presented to the Arts in Public Places Committee in the very near future. , ,,�C.�-.� o-.�t�.� � RICHARD J. F ERS, P.E . EVIEWED AND CONCUR ACTING CITY MANAGE RJF/ms � - -- � . � . � - �do/ MEETIRIG 00.TE��9�'� sd' CO^JTit�UED T9 b�� `�� ❑ PASSED T� 2ND P,'�DING � � • INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM CITY OF PALM DESERT TO: City Council and City Manager FROM: Richard J. Folkers, Assistant City Manager/ Director of Public Works SUBJECT: HAYSTACK ROAD AND IRONWOOD PARX - LETTERS OF CONCERN FROM RESIDENTS DATE: August 24, 1995 RECOMMENDATION: Decide what further landscape development should occur on the northside of Haystack Road between Heliotrope Drive and Portola Avenue. BACKGROUND: The City Council received letters from homeowners on the southside of Haystack Road, generally between Heliotrope Drive and Portola Avenue. One concern was the landscape along the northside of the street. This area is presently maintained as a natural area. indigenous occurring plants, grasses, shrubs and trees grow in this area without irrigation and with minimal maintenance needs . The plants are permitted to grow, die and reseed by natural forces . City crews maintain a clear access to the sidewalk and street and routinely remove dead and other accumulated material that would create a fire hazard. This area is also reviewed by the City' s Code Enforcement Department for any hazard abatement purposes. Staff does not agree that this area is a fire hazard as claimed. If desired, improvements to this area to include simple water efficient plants and irrigation would cost about $40,000 and maintenance of $5,000 annually. The project could be funded from the general fund, a new or expanded landscape maintenance district or both. Also, there were concerns about the condition of Ironwood Park. We have experienced incidents of vandalism since the park was opened. There have been reports of teenagers driving across the grass, broken sprinkler heads, loud noise and graffiti . The police have been alerted to the problem and are monitoring the park more frequently. There have been fewer reported incidents in the past few months and we're hoping for a continued reduction of incidents . If not, we are considering closing the park after dark as a final solution. In addition, we have blocked many of the access points to vehicle traffic as a way of keeping vehicles out of the park. � , � • : Page 2 HAYSTACK ROAD AND IRONWOOD PARIC - LETTERS OF CONCERNS FROM RESIDENTS The grass has been a continuous problem at Ironwood. The native soil in the park is very rocky, with a hiqh saline content. During initial construction, top soil was installed, but the native material miqrated to the surface and hindered growth of the rye grass . in the Spring of 1994, we installed bermuda stolons and amended top soil with equal results . This year we placed an additional two inches of top soil and replanted the bermuda. The grass is finally beginning to take root. In the fall, we will add an additional layer of amended top soil before planting the rye. We are anticipating a healthier appearance in the future. l` � / � CHARD J. F�j LKERS, P.E. VIEWED AND CONCUR / ACTING CITY MANAGER RJF:TB/rh C?TI' COTJNCIL ACTIOIV: �==o",20y.�D REC.:'TVRA --�— DEi+1;�D �� e�r�:r�;l �—��a��P Q�e� 'I !�.:,,. ,:-,;,z v-•-�`'—_G L�,��9/=s�ss_-�LJ Y�� -[.uic.� � ��'' ` .._ p , ----—_._—_— i . _ :l.'L - --'—__-- ------ J1 . ;�'�•.nYiV: �----- --��-- y,:_:_Tr2EL BY• __ -'-- --_.._.. _ UriS:i.na1 on ile -ith Ci� , ----.- , Y Clerk s Office ��—� � City of P� Desert � � Council Agenda Request Meeting of AUGUST 16, 1995 To be considered under: Consenl Calendar_ Resolutions_ Ordinances New Business� Old Business� Informational Items_ Public Hearings_ Other_ 2. Item Title: (Please provide ihe wording that shoWd appear az the item's title on the agenda). HAYSTAQC ROAD AND I�ON4�OD PARK -- T.F'ITF'RS OF CANCIIti� FROM RESIDEDli5 3. Financial: (Completeifapplicable) (a) AccounUProject k (b) Amount Requested (c) In the Current Budget7 (c) Appropriation Required? Approved by Director of Finance: 4. Submitted by: P�LIC [dORKS 5. Approvals: Department Head - City Manager !*YSTACK HOME OW�RS � The East End - The Forgotten & unkept End! July 1, 1995 ��6�� I City council of Patm �esert �� ? � �� City Nall, Civic Center --------------- � 73-510 Fred waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: �tis time to "practice what You preach and mandate"!! In a city that does not allow wood shake roofs because of being a fire hazard, it is interest- ing that you allow the existing fire hazard to exist at the east end of Haystack! We are referring to the apx 1/4 mile on the north side of Haystack. The dead weeds and brush are creating a real fire hazard. Considering the amount of traffic daily on the street, the likelihood of a burning , cigarette butt being thrcwn from a car is quite high. We don�t need a Pinyon Crest fire in Palm Desertl we could include pictures, but instead invite each of you to come up to look at it. In fact, have a fire truck accompany you; then try throwing a burning cigarette butt. we don�t have to tell you what would happen. Plus the fact, you are not being fair to the residents on the south side of Haystack. We spend a lot of time, sweat, and money to maintain nice- tooking yards. We are getting tired of fighting the weed seed that blows o�er from across the street. we will look forward to seeing you and a �re truck up here soon. We definitely do NOT want fo go through another fire season with that hazard across the street. We have been lucky so far, but one never knows when the luck runs outl sincerely, ✓�^-`�' �'EY'G1'`P/'`Gk{��,� • East End Haystack Homeowner �1YSTACK HOME OW�RS The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept End! �� 2�� °�' , � aune 2�, 199s ��,�`* ',;' �� . . . . .' City Council of Palm Desert ��' Cky Hall, Civic Ceoter . 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: When you purehase a new suit of clothes, you don't wear it with an old dirty shirt, , do you? That is what you are doing to Palm Desert: You have landscaped the downtowo and other areas so nicely; they look great for residenks and visitors. (Your wardrobe money was well spent:) But you lek your "dirty shirt on" on the East end of Haystack!: We don't have to tell you how highly traveled Haystack is by both residents and visitors (especially en route The Living Desert Reserve), and you have allowed the east end to look like a disaster. We are well aware you are seeking to leave a ' "natural" look, but it is looking tacky and unkept, not natural! For relatively Gttle money, you could landscape that appro�dmate quarter mile with desert laodscaping similar to Hwy 74. The investmeut woWd be a small perceotage of what you invested in the Ironwood park--an area that is seen by very few. C'mon Palm Desert - Put your money where it shows:: Aoy half-way good business person does that. Palm Desert is a pretty City. Don't let your "dirty shirt" on Haystack ruin your good image. Thank you, ,�2z�c� �� - .�--� 1ao�G fL East End Haystack Owner 93- ��9 ��Ysf��.c�� I�YSTACK HOME OWI�S. � The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept Endl July 1. 1995 � . � ' n U� tity touncif of Palm Desert � � � tity Hall, Civic Center � � � 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. � N �' � Palm DESert, CA 92260 �, � o `-'., � TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: -r �' w �Tis time to ��practice what you preach and mandate"11 In a city that does not allow wood shake roofs because of being a fire hazard, it is interest- ing that you allow the existing fire hazard to exist at the east end of Haystackl we are referring to the apx 1/4 mile on the north side of HaYstack. The dead weeds and brush are creating a real fire hazard. Considering the amount of traffic daily on the street, the likelihood of a burning cigarette butt being thrown from a car is qLite high. We don�t need a Pinyon Crest fire in Palm Desert! We could include pictures, but instead invite each of you to come up to look at it. In fact, have a fire truck accompany you; then trY throwing a � burning cigarette butt. We don�t have to tell you what would happen. Plus the fact, you are not being fair to the residents on the south side of Haystack. We spend a lot of time, sweat, and money to maintain nice- looking yards. We are getting tired of fighting the weed seed that blows over from across the street. We will look forward to seeing you and a fire truck up here soon. we definitely do NOT want to go through another fire season with that hazard across the street. We have been lucky so far, but one never knows when the luck runs outl sincerely, y�G i?��Gft'i G�"�� 3-1v1/�r��9��-�-1� • East End Haysta k Homeowner � li�1(STACK HOME OW�S The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept End! July 1, 1995 ' � `'� � G ' � ;n � � � r � City Council of Palm Desert rn N �,, City Hall, Civic Center ? -� � 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. `� 3 � I Palm Desert, CA 92260 �` '� c� �, TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: `11 �Tis time to "practice what you preach and mandate��!! In a city that does not allow wood shake roofs betause of being a fire hazard, it is interest- ing that you allow the existing fire hazard to exist at the east end of Naystackl � We are referring to the apx 1/4 mile on the north side of Haystack. 7he dead weeds and brush are creating a real fire hazard. Consiclering the amount of traffic daily on the street, the likelihood of a burning cigarette butt being thrown from a car is quite high. We don�t need a Pinyon Crest fire in Palm Desertl we could include pictures, but instead invite each of you to come up to look at it. In fact, have a fire truck accompany you; then try throwing a burning cigarette butt. we don�t have to tell you what would happen. Plus the fact, you are not being fair to the residents on the south side of Haystack. We spend a lot of time, sweat, and money to maintain nice- looking yards. we are getting tired of fighting the weed seecf that blows over from across the street. We wilt look forward to seeing you ancf a fire truck up here soon. we definitely do NOT want to go through another fire season with that hazard acrass the street. we have been lucky so far, but one never knows when the luck runs outl � sin erely. ,%� �-�G�� " 7 3—G�� tf.�Ys>l�Uc ,�'A . East End Haystack Homeowner � �YSTACK HOME OVI�RS The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept Endl July 1, 1995 � City Councit of Palm Desert Cf Hall Civic Center tY , 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: �Tis time to ^practice what you preach and mandate^!! �n a city that does not allow wood shake roofs because of being a fire hazard, it is interest- ing that you allow the existing fire hazard to exist at the east end of Haystack! We are referring to the apx 1/4 mile on the north side of Haystack. The dead weeds and brush are creating a real fire hazard. Considering the amount of traffic daily on the street, the likelihood of a burning cigarette butt being thrown from a car is quite high. we don�t need a Pinyon Crest fire in Palm Desertl We could include pictures, but instead invite each of you to come up to look at it. �n fact, have a fire truck accompany you; then try throwing a burning cigarette butt. We don�t have to tell you what wouicl happen. Plus the fact, you are not being fair to the residents on the south side of Haystack. We spend a lot of time, sweat, and money to maintain nice- looking yards. We are getting tired of fighting the weed seed that blows over from across the street. we wilt look forward to seeing you and a fire truck up here soon. we definitely do NOT want to go through another fire season with that hazard across the street. we have been lucky so far, but one ne�er knows when the luck runs out! sincerely, ,3�7� �r�� Dn� � ,IN � w • East End Haystack Hom owner ��LM DG�r GA . r ,,/ H�STACK HOME OW�S The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept End! � � �.,, a�y 6, is►�s � � � c r r �-' n n N e> City Council of Palm Desert � r' City Hall; Civic Center �' � ^ � U 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. T. � Palm Desert, CA 92260 T` e� s m s TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: We know some of you are very successful business people. You obviously know 6ow to budget and manage money. However, we question your maoagement of City moneys. Namely: S720p annually to maintain the new Ironwood Park - y� t6e , gras is dying. sPrinkler heads are off, and vanda� has been fi�quent. The added sad part is that the onl7 P�PIe utiliiring the park are obvionsly abusing it. Probably 50 perceat of the Pelm Desert population doem't even know the park e�, and 94 {sercent have never even seen it! 52,2,644 annually to maentain t6e greeo.belt along Haystack! Appro�atety �5 percent of the str+eet deserves that mnd of mamtainance and the ot6er TS percent deserves NOTHIlVG?T:! R'hat �nd of reaconing is that? We feel you owe the East End Haystack home owne:s an explaoation and some action! AQ we seek is oo-maintenance desert landscaping like along Hwy 74. The maintenance would probably be less thao $1,000 per year, yet would be seen and appreciated by so many. Palm Desert City Council, you owe it to the tax payecs of Palm Dese�t to manage the'v money wisely and effectively. `�9�-O � �'� �� East End Haystack Homeowner I O I�YYSTACK HOME OW�S. The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept Endl f�.L'�tl`'LU July 1, 1995 � '95 JIJL 13 Pf� 2 29 City touncil of Palm �esert GI i Y GLEnI;�s o;�i�E tity Nall, tivic center 73-510 Fred waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: �Tis time to "practice what you preach and mandate^ll in a city that does not allow wood shake roofs because of being a fire hazard, it is interest- ing that you allow the existing fire hazard to exist at the east end of Haystack! We are referring to the apx 1/4 mile on the north side of Haystack. The dead weeds and brush are creating a real fire hazard. Considering the amount of traffic daily on the street, the likelihood of a burning cigarette butt being thrown from a car is quite high. we don�t need a Pinyon Crest fire in Palm Desert! , we could include pictures, but instead invite each of you to come up to look at it. In fact, have a fire truck accompany you; then try throwing a ' burning cigarette butt. we don�t have to tetl you what would happen. Plus the fact, you are not being fair to the residents on the south side of Haystack. we spend a lot of time, sweat, and money to maintain nice- looking yards. we are getting tired of fighting the weed seed that blows over from across the street. we will look forward to seeing you and a fire truck up here soon. we definitely do NOT want to go through another fire season with that hazard across the street. we have been lucky so far, but one never knows when the luck runs outl sincerely, . �� • East End Haystack Homeowner � �YSTACK HOME OW�S � The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept Endl � June 27, 1995 City Council oi Palm Desert City Hall, Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: When you purchase a new suit of clothes, you don't wear it with an old dirty shirt, do you? That is what you are doing to Patm Desert: You have landscaped the downtowo and other areas so nicely; they look great for residents and visitors. (Your wardrobe money was well spent!) But you left your "dirty shirt on" on the East eud of Haystack!! We don't have to tell you 6ow hig6ly traveled Haystack is by both residents and �I ��isitors (especially en route The Living Desert Reserne), and you have allowed the east eod to look like a disaster. We are well aware you are seeking to leave a "natural" look, but it is looking tacky and unkept, not naturall For relatively Gttle money, you could landscape that approaomate quarter mile with desert landscaping similar to Hwy 74. The investment would be a small percentage of what you invested in t6e lronwood park--an area that is seen by very few. C'mon Palm Desert - Put your money where it shows:! Any half-way good business person does that. Palm Desert is a pretty City. Doo't let your "di�ty shirt" oo Aaystack ruin your good iroage. Thank you, ,�� .3�y��, East End Haystacic Owner � �STACK HOME OWN�RS The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept End! , June 27, 1995 City Council of Palm Desert City Hall, Civic Center � 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCII. MEMBERS: When you purchase a new suit of clothes, you don't wear it with ao old d'uty shirt, i do you? That is what you are doing to Palm Desert: You have laodscaped the downtown and ot6er areas so nicely; they look great for residents and visitors. (Your wardrobe mooey was well spent'.) But you left your "dirty shirt on" on the East end of Haystack!! We don't have to tell ou how hi hl traveled Aa stack is b both residents and � Y S Y Y Y visitors es iall en route The Livin Desert Reserve and ou have allowed th , ( P� 3' g . 1� Y e east end to look like a disatiter. We are well aware you are seeking to leave a "oatural" look, but it is looking tacky and unkept, not natural: For relatively 6ttle money, you could landscape that approadmate quarter mile with desert landscaping similar to Hwy 74. The iuvestment woWd be a small perceotage of what you invested in the lronwood park—an area that is seen by very few. C'mon Palm Desert - Put your money where it shows!'. Any half-way good business person does that. Palm Desert is a pretty City. Don't let your "dirty shirt" on Aaystsek ruin your good image. /Thank you, �L� ��o.c�c �� a 7 3—Co(o ( t`f6�k s j�l-�J< �� East End Haystack Owoer i � ' � I�YSTACK HOME OW�RS The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept End! June z7, 1995 City Council of Palm Desert City Hall, Civic Ceoter 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. i palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: When you purchase a oew suit of c{othes, you don't wear it with an old dirty shirt, do you? That is what you are doing to Palm Desert! You have laodscaped the downtowo and other areas so nicely; they look great for residents aod visitois. (Your wardrobe money was well spent!) But you leh your "dirty shirt on" on the East end of Haystack!: We don't have to tell you ho� highly traveled Haystack is by both residents and � visitors (especially en route The Living Desert Reserve), and you have allowed the east end to look like a disaster. We are well aware you are seeking to leave a "natural" look, but it is looking tacky and unkept, not natural! , For relatively little money, you could landscape that approzimate quarter mile , with desert landscaping similar to Hwy 74. The investment woWd be a small percentage of what you invested in the Ironwood park—an area that is seen by very few. C'mon Palm Desert - Put your money where it shows:! Any half-�ay good business person does that. Palm Dcsert is a pretty City. Don't let your "dirty shirt" on Raystack ruin your good image. Thank you, L'�.��- ?3 �5 � N.�s-�� ' East End FIaystack Owoer � I�YSTACK HOME OW�S The East End - The Forgotten & unkept Endl June 27, 1995 City Council of Palm Desert City Hall, Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: 1Vhen you purchase a new suit of clot6es, you don't wear it with an old dirty shirt, do ou? That is w6at ou are doin to Palm Desert! You have landsca d the Y Y 8 Pe downtown and other areas so nicely; they look great for residenks and visitors. (Your wardrobe mooey was well spent!) But you left your "dirty shirt on" on the East eod of Haystack!! We don't have to tell you how highly traveled Haystack is by both resideots and visitors (especially en route The Living Desert Reserve), and you have allowed the east end to look like a disatiter. We are well aware you are seeking to leave a "oatural" look, but it is looking tacky and unkept, not natural! For relatively 6ttle money, you could landscape that approatimate quarter mile with desert landscaping similar to Hwy 74. The investment would be a small percentage of w6at you invested in the Ironwood park--an area that is seen by very few. C'mon Palm Desert - Put your mooey where it shows?! Any half-way good business person does that. Palm Desert is a pretty City. Don't let your "dirty shirN' on Haystack ruin your good image. Thank you, �� . East End Haystack Owner �� I�YSTACK HOME OW�RS The East End - The Forgotten � Unkept End! � June z7 1995 . City Council of Palm Desert , City Hall, Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 I TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: When you purchase a new suit of clothes, you don't wear it with an old dirty shirt, do you? That is what you are doiug to Palm Desert: You have landscaped the downtowa and ot6er areas so nicely; they look great for residents aod visitors. � (Your wardrobe money was well spent!) But you lek your "dirty shirt on" on the East end of Haystack!: We don't have to tell you how highly traveled Haystack is by both resideots and visitors (especially en route T6e Living Desert Reserve), and you have allowed the east end to look like a disaster. We are well aware you are seeking to leave a , "natural° look, but it is looking tacky and unkept, not naturall For relatively little money, you could Iandscape that approarimate quarter mile with desert landscaping similar to Hwy 74. The iuvestment would be a small percentage of what you invested in the Ironwood park—an area that is seen by very few. C'�on Palnu ilesert - P�et yaur monev where it shows!! Any half-way good business person does that. Palm Aesert is a pretty City. Doo't let your "dirty shirt': on Haystack ruin your good image. Thank you, � East End Haystack Owner. ��;� v . - .-. - ___- - -- - - �� YSTACK HOME OW�RS The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept Endl RocCo 6 CMupLori[ SCqyoWE 73'715 M4Y9TqCR ROqO P4��+ DESEwi, Cq gZ260 June 27, 1995 City Council of Palm Desert City Hall, Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: When you purchase a new suit of clothes, you don't wear it with an old dirty s6irt, do you? That is w6at you are doing to Palm Desert: You have landscaped the downtown aod other areas so nicely; they look great for residents aod visitors. (Your wardrobe money was well spent!) But you left your "dirty shirt on" ou the East end of Haystack!! We doo't have to tell you how hig6ly traveled Haystack is by both resideots aod visitors (especially en route The Living Desert Reserve), and you have allowed the east end to look like a disaster. We are well aware you are seeking to leave a "oatural" look, but it is looking tacky and unkept, not natural! , For relatively Gttle money, you coWd Iandscape that appro�dmate quarter mile � with desert laodscaping similar to Hwy 74. The investment woWd be a small pereentage of what you invested in the Iroowood park--an area that is seen by very few. C'mon Palm Desert - Put your money where it shows!! Any half-way good business person does that. Palm Desert is a pretty City. Don't let your "dirty shirt" oo Haystack ruin yow good image. Thank you, `'�� C� �(�sL East End Haystack Owner i�YSTACK HOME OW�S �. The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept Endl July 6, 1995 City Council of Palm Desert City Hall; Civic Center � 73-510 FYed Waring Dr. � u, Palm Desert, CA 92260 1 r TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: � � �' m ry F� , � �� ', We know some of you are very successful business people. You obviously iu�,w traw ttiE, budget aod manage money. However, we question your management of.City�moa�ys. � Namely: T ~ c� � S'7200 annually to maintain the new Ironwood Park - y� chem � gra� is d9in8� SPrmkler heads are oti, and vandali� has been fi�equent. The added sad pazt is that the on19 P�Pk �loing the park are obvioasly abutiing it. Probably 50 peroent ot tLe Pa� Desert populadon doesn't even know t6e park emts, and 99 perce� 6ave never even seen rt: 5�,644 annually to maintain the greenbelt along Haystack! I Appro�ely 75 peroent of t6e slreet deserves that �nd of mamtaroance and the otLer 25 perceM de9erves NOTHING??!: What �nd of i+easonmg is that? We feel you owe the East End Haystack home owoers an explaoation and some aMion! All we seek is namainteoance desert laodscaping like aloog Hwy 74. The maintenance woWd probably be less than $1,000 per year, yet would be seeo and appreciated by so maoy. Palm Desert City Council, you owe it to the tax payers of Palm Desert to manage the'v . money wisely and effectively. : ��y��vcGn��^�—f (��e�l''9'L"1�``'� !/ �7 3-6G/ /lAYSTA-4c !�. East End Haystack Homeowner i `� _ �YSTACK HOME OW�RS The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept Endl a�y 6, i�s ' - � . � u� � G � � City Couucil of Palm Desert n �, City Hall; Civic Center �. ro �, 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. � � � Palm Desert, CA 92260 �' . � o c -� r� TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: � w m We know some of you are very successful business people. You obviously know 6ow to budget and manage money. However, we question your managemeot of City moneys. Namely: 57200 annually to maintain the new Ironwood Park - yet tbe gras is d5in8� SPrinkler heads are ofi, and vandali� has beeo G+equent. The added sad part 's that the onty people �lizing t6e park ue obviously abusing it. Probably 50 percent oi the Pahn Desert popalation doem't even know the park e�, and 99 pen�e� have never eveo seen id! , 522,644 annually to maintain the greenbelt along Haystack! Appro�ely 75 per+cent of the st�eet deserves that mnd of mamtamance and the ot6er 25 percent deserves NOTHIIVG??:! What Itind of reasonmg is that? We feel you owe the East Eod Haystack home owoers an explaoation aod some action: AI! we seek is namaintenance desert landscaping like along Hwy 74. The maintenance woWd probably be less than $1,000 per year, yet would be seeo and appreciated by so mauy. . Palm Desert City Council, you owe it to the tax payers of Palm Dese�t to manage the'v : money wisely and effectively. . ��-b�� : �3�� East End Haystack Homeowner � F�YSTACK HOME OW�S The East End - The Forgotten � Unkept End! July 6, 1995 City Council of Palm Desert City Hall; Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: We know some of you are very successful business people. You obviously know how to � budget and manage mooey. However, we question your management of City moneys. Namely: $7200 annually to maintain the new Ironwood Park - yet tee �ra� is dYiug� SPrinkler heads are off, and vanda� has been fi�equent. The added sad part 's that the onFy peopk atilizing the park ere ob�ionsly abusiog it. Probably 50 peroent of the Paim Descrf popalation doe�'t even Imow the park e�ts, and 99 percent have cever even seen it! 522,644 annually to mamtain the gre�nbelt along Haystack! Appro�ely 75 percent of the street deserees that i�d of�amtamanae and the other 25 peraert deserves NO'i'ffiNG??:! R'hat �nd of reasonmg lS [�9 1;Je feel you owe t6e East End Haystack home owners ao explanatioo and some actioo: All we seek is no-maintenance desert landscaping like along Hwy 74. T6e maintenaoce woeild probably be less than $1,000 per year, yet would be seen and appreciated by so maoy. Palm Desert City Council, you owe it to t6e tax payers of Palm Desert to manage t6eir mooey wisely aod effectively. ��- `�/7� - l ��— East End H ack Homeowner , � � � , �"�.2 � � � c� d�Q—P �� z �- �� G�-� 4 �"��' � �� -�Z � �``' �� _ � �� •¢-��--�--� � /��i G.�.e /�-c� �y'�`' � r�-�� a�� G� — �/-� D J1+r�,� �2�� /�� O`'�/�_ sPa.:� � �-T�' �-%��,�- .-,� I�YSTACK HOME OW�S The East End - The Forgotten & unkept Endl I a,�y 6, iv�s � City Council of Palm Desert City Hall; Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: We know some of you are very successful business people. You obviously kuow 6ow to budget and maoage money. However, we question your management of City moneys. Namely: s7200 annually to maintain the new Ironwood Park - y� tbe Igras is dYinS. SPrinkler 6esds are off, and vandali� has been fi�quent. T6e added sad pa�t 's that the only peopk �rtitizmg the park are obvionsly abusing it. Probably 50 peroent of the Palm Desert popaladon doe�'t eveo Imow the park e�, and 99 peroent have never even seen itI 5�,644 annually to maintain the greenbelt along Haystack! A ro�e 75 of tLe street des�ves that lund of m�� PP �7 P�'�� and t6e other 25 percent dcserves NOTHING??:! VYhat �nd of reasonmg is that? We feel you owe the East End Haystack home owners so explanation and some action! All we seek is no-mainteoaoce desert Iandscaping like aloog Hwy 74. The maintenance would ' probably be less than $1,000 per year, yet would be seeo aod appreciated by so many. Palm Dese�t.Cety Council, yos!.owe i! to the tax psyers of Pal� llsett !� m�nese rE�eir money wisely aod effectively. � � �. __ �3_�� aysr�� PQU�( �� G�4 , East Eod Haystack Homeowner 1 � �1YSTACK HOME O�RS The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept Endl JWy 6, 1995 City Council of Palm Desert City Hall; Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: We know some of you are very successful business people. You obvioasly know� how to budget and manage money. However, we question your management of City mooeys. Namely: S'7200 annually to maintain the new Ironwood Park - y� tbe �'a� is dyinS� SPrinkler heads are oii, and vandalitim has bcen 6equeot. The added sad part is that tLe on17 P�PIe �li�g the park are obviously ab�niog it. Probably 50 percent of the PaLm Desert popalaaon doesn't even Imow the park e�, and 99 peroent 6ave never even seen it! 522,644 annually to maintain the greenbelt along Haystack! Appro�ely 75 perceot ot the street deserves that bnd of mamtamanoe and the other 25 rcert deserves NOTHIIVG?T:! R'hat l�d of reaso ' Pe �8 is that? We feel you owe the East End Haystack home owne�s ao explanation and some act:on! All we seek is no-maintenance desert landscaping like along Hwy 74. The maintenance would probably be less than $1,000 per year, yet would be seen and appreciated by so many. Palm Desert City Council, you owe k to the tax payers of Palm Desert to maoage the'v mooey wisely and effectively. �;1�.....� �"1' 7�� East End Aaystack Homeowner � • �"��IVED 'S5 JUL 11 Af7 g 43 Juiy ii, 1995 �f!Y �LEFK'S C�Fri�E Honorable Buford Crites Mayor, City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 SUBJECT: NAYSTACK PARK Honorable Mayor: As a resident of Canyon Cove, I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the current upkeep of the Haystack Park. We in Canyon Cove are forced to pay an assessment for the maintenance of the park. The entire co�unity has access to this area and it is heavily used. However, there has been a change as of July 1, 1995 in the company that is now contracted to maintain the park. � It has been two weeks since the grass was last mowed. There are leaves and broken tree limbs unattended to. It is quickly turning into an eyesore and I am not happy about it. If you are assessing me for the upkeep of the park, then make sure it is maintained or contract once again with Sunshine Landscape, the company that provided excellent service in the past. ' Sincerely, i �1�� Sondra .Tohnson 73-255 Desert Rose Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 ' I�YSTACK HOME OW�RS. The East End - The Forgotten & unkept End! July 1, 1995 � Clty CO1111Ci1 Of P81111 D@SErt Clty H811, tivic tenter 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palltt D@S@�'t, CA 92260 I TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: �Tis time to ��practice what you preach and mandate"!! In a city that does not allow wood shake roofs because of being a fire hazard, it is interest- ing that you allow the existing fire hazard to exist at the. east end of Haystack! we are referring to the apx �/4 mile on the north side of Haystack. The dead weeds and brush are creating a real fire hazard. Considering the amount of traffic daily on the street, the likelihood of a burning cigarette butt being thrown from a car is quite high. We don�t need a Pinyon Crest fire in Palm Desert! We could include pictures, but instead invite each of you to come up to look at it. In fact, have a fire truck accompany you; then try throwing a burning cigarette butt. We don�t have to tell you what would happen. Plus the fact, you are not being fair to the residents on the south side of Flaystack. we spend a lot of time, sweat, and money to maintain nice- looking yards. We are getting tired of fighting the weed seed that I blows over from across the street. . we will look forward to seeing you and a fire truck up here soon. we definitely do NOT want to go through another fire season with that hazard across the street. we have been lucky so far, but one never knows when the Iuck runs out! sincerely, ,3�� T A . east end Haystack Nom owner �� D�� ` GH ' � e ■ � � � i < 1 — 1 u.k`_S I w ; r, , p i „ � � �. i, " � � k � Si �� 4 �' ; ► �,�4a - _ t �� `� = I� 1 � � — � :. 0. p � - i ;, _ I �� t��_1:�'S P � . � � t+ N d 0�f C O 0 � O N : a� — Ec °i� _ � y c � V � a I � � � U •� U a�i y _ I � � _LL � _ f U2o � � �� , �,�n E 'ti i� � a I ; # � �� b � N Q�. � � u U Q T � y = g_ N q ^ E � �c � � � . —� o. a �; �YSTACK HOME OW�RS The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept End! � � u� July 6, 1995 � � � � r � r � rn m oo c> City Council of Palm Desert � � � City Hall; Civic Ceoter �" 3 m 0 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. T ,� Palm Desert, CA 92260 =' � � m s TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: We know some of you are very successful business peopte. You obviously know how to budget aod manage money. However, we question your management of City moneys. Namely: �'T200 annually to maintain the new Ironwood Park - y� t�e gazs is dying, sprinkler heads are off, and vandali� has been G�equent. The added sad part is that the only peopie rtiliaing the park are obviously abusing it. Probably 50 percent of tbe Patm IDesert popdatioo dcesn't even know the park exisfs, and 94 6eercertt have aever even seen itI $22,644 annually to �iaentain the gree�belt along �Iaystack! Appro�ately 75 percent o!the street daserves that �nd of maintainance and t6e othee 25 percent deservcs NOTHIlVG??!! R'hat Irind of reasomiog is that? We feel you owe the East Eod Haystack home owne:s aa explauat9oo sud some action: AL we seek is no-maiutenance desert landscaping like along H�y '74. The maintenance would probably be less than $1,000 per year, yet would be seeo aod appreciated by so many. Palm Desert City Couocil, you owe it to the tax payers of Palm Desert to manage their money wisely and effectively. `�� '� �� East End Haystack Homeowuer u � e r' ^ � ,�� 4 � � �� o y A ` u �' I i � �I � �i �� ,l d o - - i � � � � � � . . u `� ` '. '� j F � � � a� s, > A � •� ��sn� E cAc�o • r-1 N N -; cd C) h0 N J� _ � n _ � � �,, a G m U •rl � �' '_ � 4i �r� H d.' c O � cd U J d3 G ii�� ,� U 3 - •� TS +� U ^ N H G ri Fi N 7 ri F� t� O cd N U x O q � �+ �+� 8 +� +� I rl •ri •ri C7 td � � Na d C O c� � 0� � � � N U � °i � ¢ `p ;3 U M N � i /� ,Y � � � � � LC-1 MO � G 1�1�1 � d �AYSTACK HOME OVI�ERS :. . � ' 7he East End - The Forgotten & unkept End! July 1, 1995 �� City council of Paim oesert J�91 2 7 1995 City Hall, Civic Center --------------- � 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 ' TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: r „ � ris time to �ractice what you preach and mandate 11 in a city t at does not allow wood shake roofs because of being a fire hazard, it is interest- - ing that you allow the existing fire hazard to exist at the east end of Haystack! we are referring to the apx 1/4 mile on the north side of Haystack. The dead weeds and brush are creating a real fire hazard. Considering the amount of traffic daily on the street, the likelihood of a burning cigarette butt being thrGwn from a car is quite high. we don�t need a Pinyon erest fire in Palm �esert! � We could include pictures, but instead invite each of you to come up to look at it. In fact, have a fire truck accompany you; then try. throwing a burning cigarette butt. we don�t have to tell you what would happen. Plus the fact, you are not being fair to the residents on the south side of Haystack. We spend a lot of time, sweat, and money to maintain nice- looking yards. we are getting tired of fighting the weed seed that blows over from across the street. We will look forward to seeing you and a fire truck up here soon. we definiteiy do �167 wani io go througfn anocner tire season witi� ti�at hazard across the street. we have been lucky so far, but one never knows when the luck runs out! sincerely, G�� C��..� �' • East End Haystack Homeowner '�:�T,.I.'' �1 _ I � r ! .. . ' J q I � G .J.0 J 'e�� \ � � � ' a�, � � . . � � � �-�.,.. � , � ,��, .. ( J ` \ J \ / �J ^ 1 . . u � , � e ,_ , � o� � �. � � ` � � �� :t , a � � � � �� Z U (� O � Q W � N � � W �{ a o �� ' a � � I � .a � � � ��, `-` • '� � *AYSTACK HOME OVI�ERS The East End - The Forgotten � Unkept End! � d� C�� a��' , June 27, 1995 � 1, �.'� Q° �J�. ,- , , , I , , City Council of Palm Desert ��' City Hall, Civic Ceoter 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. , Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: When you purchase a new suit of clothes, you don't wear it with an old dirty shirt, do you? That is what you are doing to Palm DeseR! You have landscaped the downtown and ot6er areas so nicely; they look great for resideuts and visitors. (Your wardrobe money was well spent!) But you left your "dirty shirt on" on the East end of Haystack±! We dou't have to tell you how highly traveled Haystack is by bot6 residents aod ' visitors (especially eo route The Living Desert Reserve), and you have allowed t6e east eud to look like a disaster. We are well aware you are seekiug to leave a "oatural" look, but it is lookiug tacky and unkept, not oatural! For relatively Gttle money, you could landscape that appro�dmate quarter mile with desert laodscaping similar to Hwy 74. The iuvesrtmeot would be a small percentage of what you invested in the Ironwood park--an area that is seen by very few. C'mon Palm Desert - Put your money where it shows!! Aoy half-way good business persou does that. Palm Desert is a pretty City. Doo't let your "dirty shirt" on Haystack ruin your good image. Thank you, �� C�� --�/`� East Eod Haystack Owner �3- �99 �sf��.c� -. �YSTACK HOME OV11�R5. The East End - The Forgotten � Unkept End! July 1, 1995 ' _ . � �, v, City Council of Palm Desert "` � p tity Hall, civic tenter �, � � 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. � � 2 Palm Desert, CA 92260 �n 3 0 o � TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: ; � w � . __ _ �Tis time to "practice what you preach and mandate"t!__In_ a city that does _— not allow wood shake roofs because of being a fire hazard, it is interest- ing that you allow the existing fire hazard to exist at the east end of Haystack! We are referring to the apx 1/4 mile on the north side of Haystack. The � dead weeds and brush are creating a real fire hazard. Considering the amount of traffic daily on the street, the likelihood of a. burning cigarette butt being thrown from a car is qs�ite high. We don�t need a Pinyon Crest fire in Palm Desert! we could include pictures, but instead invite each of you to come up to look at it. tn fact, have a fire truck accompany you; then try throwing a burning cigarette butt. We don�t have to tell you what would happen. ' Plus the fact, you are not being fair to the residents on the south side of Haystack. We spend a lot of time, sweat, and money to maintain nice- looking yards. We are getting tired of fighting the weed seed that blows over from across the street. we will look forward to seeing you and a fire truck up here soon. we definitely do NOT want to go through another fire season with that hazard across the street. We have been lucky so far, but one never knows when the luck runs outl Sincerely, �� 5�� East End Haysta k Homeowner � . -_ _ -,a��,�_►.� ► I z � , ' � 1i V � � I � o `� ; 'I � � � = � d ! —_ . �� _ , -�z� s � �' o = ;' � � `�' (�' � `� - m ��- o o: ' 1y1,V�'� \ ; Z � � � � '_ � 3 � -= k ' � �� 2 � �,:• . in � 0 � ,.� � �.. � u.� . «i 1 �-'� r^ a ;y � U r � "' <<. 0 � � a , �" ; � � � � � ¢ � _ ~- VJ M n r � � � � r � � � , � � � � � � �AYSTACK HOME OVI�ERS. The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept End! . �, � Jul 1 1995 — Y , � , -� r � Clty COU11t11 Of P81m DES@�'t � � `� Clty Hell, Civic Center � 3 0 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. o � Pa1111 DeSEI't, CA 92260 -� 'o w TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: `� �Tis time to "practice what you preach and mandate��lt In a city that does - - not allow woocl shake�oofs because-of i�eing-a fir�-hazarcf; it is-inYerest= ing that you allow the existing fire hazard to exist at the east end of Haystack! We are referring to the apx 1/4 mile on the north side of Haystack. The dead weeds and brush are creating a real fire hazard. Considering the amount of traffic daily on the street, the likelihood of a burning cigarette butt being thrown from a car is quite high. We don�t need a PinyOn Crest fire in Palm Desertl We could include pictures, but instead invite each of you to come up to look at it. In fact, have a fire truck accompany you; then try throwing a burning cigarette butt. we don�t have to tell you what would happen. Pfus the fact, You are not being fair to the residents on the south side of ' Haystack. we spend a lot of time, sweat, and money to maintain nice- looking yards. We are getting tired of fighting the weed seed that blows over from atross the street. We will look forward to seeing you and a fire truck up here soon. we , definitely do NOT want to go through another fire season with that hazard across the street. we have been lucky so far, but one never knows when the luck runs out! sin erely, �� _ .� D`"��"G�"..""�` XfJ'�'`"'_� 7 3—�G/ ff�YSTl��/c ,�A . � East End Haystack Homeowner _ ._a..,= .. : - - � � ,,, � � � V v O J � � � ` _ � i � � 1 � �i � `d c.�9?I � .:�, -, /��I O z � ,\_ ` �Iy� - .ri d ' IT:� V ` V �' � Oj' l - �;� � � � � _ u� "de1-�--�-'y, . (�'� � � V � (j. _ � � _ � � � � _ !� � �' � � V f �; � - � o n_ �� '� � � I \' � � � \ tr b � b N C q U �c, ;� 0 Ci �, U �.1 � 1 m � b � � b Q � � � � 0. • - � �` , ��.."� ---- — -- - � �AYSTACK HOME OVI�ERS. I The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept Endl RECEIV�D July 1, 1995 ' '95 JUL 13 P�l 2 29 City Council of Palm Desert CITY CLERK'S OrFICE Clty H011, Civic Center 73-5�0 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: �Tis time to ��practice what you qreach and mandate��!! In a city that does not allow wood shake roofs because of being a fire hazard, it is interest- ing that you allow the existing fire hazard to exist at the east end of Haystack! we are referring to the apx 1/a mite on the north side of Haystack. The dead weeds and brush are creating a real fire hazard. Considering the amount of traffic daily on the street, the likelihood of a burning cigarette butt being thrown from a car is quite high. We don�t need a Pinyon Crest fire in Palr►r Deser�! we could include pictures, but instead invite each of you to come up to look at it. In fact, have a fire truck accompany you; then try throwing a burning cigarette butt. we don�t have to teli you what would happen. Plus the fact, you are not being fair to the residents on the south side of Haystack. We spend a lot of time, sweat, and money to maintain nice- looking yards. we are getting tired of fighting the weed seed that blows over from across the street. We will look forward to seeing you and a fire truck up here soon. we definitely do NOT want to go through another fire season with that hazard across the street. We have been lucky so far, but one never knows when the luck runs outt sincerely, �� • East End Haystack Homeowner p y � Y � �, pu � �' ' .� 1 l � r :4 E . I �U _ — ' _ _' _� � 9 _ � 4 ` � � � � �1 �' - +l '� � a � 1t � = � � _ � � ` � ti � _ A � �� +� c, o ';?4q E ❑ Atfl = 4p� S� <d U h0 N - � S� P� G � - r s� � J,� V ,�y - i � .� m� w •� s, � - O D cd U _ c � ~ I��. ::�� ! ri U 3 ^ � � •� 'O +� V _ � � = q ri Fi N � ri [�+ UJ O cd N U .7." O q � = A �,�n E � +> +� I ti �r� •ri �'] [d C� UI� P� a 3 O1 C O > c� � . � � � O � � N � � � N � � , V � ¢ 'C ;4 U G �, � m - O = � v � � I � � E . C1C e� a � i • F�YSTACK HOME OWI�RS The East End - The Forgotten 8 unkept End! .lune 27, 1995 City Couucil of Palm Desert City Hall, Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 � TO CITY COUNCII, MEMBERS: When you purchase a new suit of clothes, you don't wear it with an old dirty shirt, do you? That is what you are doing to Palm Desert! You have laudscaped the downtowo aud other areas so nicely; they look great for residents and visitors. (Your wardrobe mouey was well spent!) But you left your "dirty shirt on" ou the East end of Haystack!! We don't 6ave to tell you how highly traveled Haystack is by both residents aud visitors (especially en route The Living Desert Resen•e), aod you have allowed the east eud to look like a disaster. We are well aware you are seeking to leave a "oatural" look, but it is looking tacky and unkept, oot natural! For relatively Gttle money, you coWd landscape t6at approadmate quarter mile with desert landscaping similar to Hwy 74. T6e investment woWd be a small percentage of what you invested in the Iroowood park--an area that is seeo by very few. C'mou Palm Desert - Put your money where it s6ows!! Any half-�ay good business person does that. Palm Desert is a pretty City. Don't let your "dirty shirt" ou Haystack ruio your good image. Thank you, ,.��,� t�� 3�y��-�� East Eod Haystack Owner + i I � i ' ' _ _ - _ _ �_'�t. ' ��O P � � i : � I i ` � � � V�1 1 1 � � � � !� � � `� �1 Q 1 1� � ^Ll �� /� ' � ' � .FS�� 6 � J � � 7 J � � 7 ii ' p�' c�y-• \! U � � J `�'i,. ��- � � �. °�3B �,. - � � y ` � �C' J U S � � " � - J J � �y I � � Q � � �� t T � � � P ) � ^ � v �/ � � \ � � � , �� + , � � �� i J� � I � � � . � � �YSTACK HOME OW�RS The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept End! June 27, 1995 City Council of Palm Desert City Hall, Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCIL MEAIBERS: When you purchase a oew suit of clothes, you don't wear it with an old dirty shirt, do you? That is what you are doing to Palm Desert' You have laudscaped the downtown and other areas so nicely; they look great for residents and visitors. (Your wardrobe money was well spent!) But you left ��our "dirty shirt ou" on the East end of Haystack!! We don't have to tell you how highly traveled Haystack is by both resideots and visitors (especially en route The Living Desert Reserve), and you have allowed the east end to look like a disaster. We are well aware you are seeking to leave a "uatural" look, but it is looking tacky aud unkept, oot uatural! � For relatively little mooey, you could laodscape that appro�dmate quarter mile with desert landscaping similar to Hwy 74. T6e investment would be a small percentage of what you invested in the Ironwood park--an area that is seen by very few. C'mon Palm Desert - Put your money w6ere it shows!! Any half-way good business persoo does that. I Paim �esert is a pretty �ity. Dou't'ie: your "dirty shirt" on d:aystack ruin yo;►: good image. /Thank }�ou, !J""""`�^`j`� /[� ��G�a�c.-� � 0 7 3-� 6 r ff�k�'T�1-c/< r?-�, East End Haystack Owoer P ••�-I '_!_� __ �' � � '� s i � � � i � ' : i i I � ; f, °, ; 1 • J � � �.- �:,�- v L' �1 `y Z c, � _. � s, �' v � m � a d m I CJ V` � y� �J � '�''b3 g �;:S � Z � � Q � � � 3 � � 1 � w � v� � a � � J � � � � � � � e � � N � w , V � � 0 V S', U. n N � � � � 0 � n � • r � 0. . -� " �YSTACK HOME OW�RS The East End - The Forgotten b Unkept End! � Juoe 27, 1995 City Council of Palm Desert City Hall, Civic Center I 73-510 Fred W'aring Dr. Palm IDesert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCII. 11�MBERS: Wheu you purchase a new suit of clothes, you doo't wear it with ao old dirty shirt, do you? That is what you are doing to Palm Desert! You have landscaped the downtowo and other areas so uicely; they look great for residents and visitors. (Your wardrobe money was well spent!) But you left your "dirty shirt on" on the East end of Haystack!! We don't 6ave to tell you how highly traveled Haystack is by both residents and visitors (especially en route The Living Desert Reserve), and you have allowed the east eod to look like a disaster. We are well aware you are seeking to leave a "natural" look, but it is looking tacky aod unkept, oot natural! For relatively Gttle money, you could landscape that approximate quarter mile with desert laodscaping similar to Hwy 74. The investmeol woWd be a small percentage of what you invested in the Ironwood park--an area that is seen by very few. C'mon Palm Desert - Put your mouey where it shows'.! Any half-way good business persoo does that. Palm Desert is a pretty City. Don't let your "dirty shirt" on Haystack ruin your good image. T6ank you, �� L'�_�►-,,�� 3 �y � N.a-�s�-� East Eod Haystack Owner � C � .�I�` 1�� ► � � � ° 1 `��. � � � �5 I �� ' � � � � �� ,� � ' �, � � << � � �„ � , �, 4 a��` � o _; ,5��. _ � _, o; • � �-G a ,� Q' ( � ` � � � '""� � � �' � ' �- � . o- � � � - � � .� � � � �� v �,�- N � � 2 � � �U a �� ' = i �� !' • . �YSTACK HOME OVIf�RS The East End - The Forgotten & unkept Endl June 27, 1995 City Council of Palm Desert City Hall, Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. i Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: 1Vhen you purchase a new suit oT clot6es, you dou't wear it with an oid dirty shirt, do you? That is what you are doing to Palm Desert! You have laodscaped the dowotown and other areas so nicely; they look great for residenks aud visitors. (Your wardrobe money was well spent!) But you left your "dirty shirt on" on the East end of Haystack!! We don't have to tell you how highly traveled Haystack is by both resideoks and visitors (especially en route The Living Desert Reserve), aod you have allowed the east end to look like a disaster. We are well aware you are seeking to leave a "uatural" look, but it is looking tacky and unkept, not natural! For relatively little mooey, you could landscape that approa�mate quarter mile with desert landscaping simllar to I3wy 74. The investment woWd be a small percentage of what you invested in the Iroowood park--an area that is seen by very few. C'mon Palm Desert - Put your money where it shows!'. Any half-way good business person does that. Palm Desert is a pretty City. Don't let your "dirty shirt" oo Haystack ruin your good image. Thank you, .�-- � �� East End Haystack Owner ' _i � � d ;, n . I � � - _� � � -t � �.`i � n �I ; . o -- � �� .. - � !, I �, _ I � � 4 � ` ''I I! I� ` y � � - I` � _ .1�� •. 0 '.,Si��Jr1��LLq-�.. _ .Z4 QL„ ��'�.i��..�. +uy.�i� a c� ��f+ ' _ � /� � � N ' a) ta �b � � � a +� c. O - �°6�A WtS e a o � _ �d U h0 N �' a ❑ rn = U ri - w ..i c. ¢ - 0 � N U r1 U � • ' �1 'O Y U ^ Ol c, — ❑ ri L� d � .� W N O �tl m U x O q ri T i� � � ++ a�+ I rl - . •rl �rl rn ep ' U U [� f3. _ J i"� � N N � � C '�O�U bD O� ri O � �+ N +� PO ia x a+ � o m E tA m Ga N • G O g 7� ri {+ • i6 H (4 ,.�L • I . �. "� � �1YSTACK HOME O�RS The East End - The Forgotten 8 Unkept End! June 27, 1995 City Council of Palm Desert City Hall, Civic Ceuter 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. ' Palm Dese�rt,-CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCII. MEMBERS: When you purchase a new suit of clothes, you don't wear it with an old dirty shirt, do you? That is what you are doing to Palro Desert! You have landscaped the downtowo aod other areas so nicely; they look great for residents and visitors. (Your wardrobe money was well speot!) But you left your "dlI'ty 5hlt'[ OO" on the East eud of Haystack!: We don't have to tell you how highl}� traveled Haystack is by both residents and visitors (especially en route The Living Desert Reserve), and you have allowed the east end to look like a disaster. We are well aware you are seeking to leave a "oatural" look, but it is looking tacky and unkept, uot natural! For relatively little money, you could laodscape that appro�dmate quarter mile with desert landscapiug similar to Hwy 74. 1'he investment would be a small percentage of what you invested in the Irouwood park--ao area that is seen by very -few, . C'-�on P2�m_Desert -.P�lt-vm�r moneF_where_itshnws!'._Aoy_h2lf=way good __-._ business person does that. Palm Desert is a pretty City. Don't let your "dirty s6irt". on Haystack ruin your � good image. Thank you, � , East End Haystack Owner y ; ,—. ; _ h� "_f� � i: r I ➢� ; � � ; � : �: I' e �, � 'i u � . ��a � � � ,.- ---�.� � � ',.r -; f�, L U Q1 � �� e � , �c. �L � � �, � � � � � ' � � �° � � � J � � � _ � � � - � � _ � � � � � .� � � � � � �-�� i � � r � � � �. � • -. ' I�YSTACK HOME OW�RS The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept Endl Rocco 6 CHqq�orr[ Scwvorv¢ �3''l15 Mu.vsrqCx Ro�o J'.^� ��' �� PqIM PESEqT� CA Jj'j6O City Council of Palm Desert City Hall, Civic Ceuter ?3-510 Fred Waring IDr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCII, MEMBERS: When you purchase a new suit of clothes, you dou't wear it with an old dirty shirt, do you? That is w6at you are doiug to PaLn Desert! You have landscaped the dowotown and other areas so uicely; they look great for residenks and visitors. (Your wardrobe moaey was well spent!) But you left your "dirty shirt on" on the East end of Haystack:! We dou't have to tell you how highly traveled Haystack ic by both residents and visitors (especially en route The Living Desert Reserve), aud you have allowed the east end tu look like a disaster. We are well aware you are seeking to leave a "natural" look, but it is looking tacky and unkept, not natural! For relatively little money, you coWd laudscape t6at approximate quarter mile with desert landscaping similar to Hwy 74. The investment would be a small percentage of what you invested in the Ironwood park--ao area that is seen by very few. C'mon Palm Desert - Put your mooey where it shows!! Any half-way goud business persoo does that. Palm Desert is a pretty City. Don't let your "dirty shirt" on Haystack ruin your good image. Thank you, �� C�(.LL/!/f ��Q East End Haystack Owner P � p� g � �� i a iry � _ � � �'� , M �, � � i1 �' � 'i ili ,� �� l+l � . . . GU1� � � � � � � C?o.zp q� � � � � � �-� � �� c o o� - J G��a9 t.�'S' ' •� � �� i � � � � ; , . . .. . / }� � � %ji � �� 1. ��\ � ° � / ��`; �T / � �� 0 i r� ,, �? ��' �� , ��,, � ,�� ,,, ��o � -----, � �� j , � ,,, � (.,,�f ;; �,\� _., i 11�ti,i 11�G�\1�� u�" ° a � �jr, �� ° � \ " . m � ' i . � ' u p "� � o �, . , a IQB ��o;�� o. � o � u �f' , ,�;� �� a ; a � / a I w � j i x m I'\ ��'�/ ��4' I�`I��,'�f�I �� o � 0 �� F �(�� / �( I � �� a � a g� , ��fl� �f4��,i fi�j��G� � , � ry \� �\�� +��y `��'l�`,, ��fi � , / . � ��` ��'� '��g°: � f,�� :� ��a`��6�,V��.,�� ,.; ' ��. ��` '�� . t � �?��% e„�� ,4 o�� ; � �YSTACK HOME OW�RS J The East End - The Forgotten b Unkept Endl July 6, 1995 � City Couucil of Palm Desert City Hall; Civic Center . 73-5]0 Fred Waring Dr. �' c� u� Palm Desert, CA 92260 � � � c r T, TO CITY COUNCII.. MEMBERS: m N � � r�� _ We know some of you are very successful.business people. You obviously k o,w treav t�, _ _ _ budget aod manage money. However, we question your management of.City�o�u ys. � Namely: -n $7200 annually to maintain the new Ironwood Park - y� the`� w grass is dYinB, SPrinkler heads are off, and vandali� has been 5^equent. The added sad part is that the only people �rtilizing the park are obviously , ab�ing it. Probably 50 peroent of the Palm IDesert population docsn't even know the park e�sts, and 99 percent have oever evem seen it! $22,644 annually to maintain the greenbelt along Haystack! Appro�ately 75 percent of the sn^ed deserves that �nd of maiotainance end the other 25 perce� deserves NO'1'HIlV�??!? What �nd of reasonmg is that? We feel you owe the East End Haystack home owners an explanatiou and some action! All we seek is uo-maintenance desert landscaping like along Hwy 74. The roaintenance would probably be less than $1,000 per year, yet woWd be seeo and appreciated by so many. Palm Desert City Council, you owe it to the tax payers of Palm Desert to mauage their , money wisely and effectively. ��-��-�� --.- `7 3-66/ f�AYsr�yc �, East End Haystack Homeowner 4 r � � � t � = t'r I � J ' � ��. A�. . ,e � I� O 5 � f � O <J. � s � = ` I'I � � _ ;, � t. � _ 6 ( f .� _ li 1 � _ . , � 1 � 9�� S � = , ' a o m , � � N _ � '�J N d S � V -_ 3 � � ? '\ _ , Y � v -_ V � 1� o a, h �� + � W �? u � � � � � � � M Q � r, d- � � � � � o� y b � � N [ 4' q w U u a a U T U. v .i � ;y II N '� YI 1 � � 0 l � �1 j � ^ a � • • '' k I�YSTACK HOME OWI�RS The East End - The Forgotten $ unkept End! July 6, 1995 � �, . c, u' '' c � City Council of Paim Desert c� � m City Hall; Civic Center m N � 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. � � n Palm Desert, CA 92260 �' � o 0 T � TO CITY COUNCII. MEMBERS: � w m We kuow some of you are very successful basiness people. You obvioiuly knon� how to_ __ __. _ _ i budget aod manage mooey. However, we question your managemeof of City moneys. Namely: $7200 annually to maintain the new Ironwood Park - yet tne gass is dying, spriukler heads are off, and vandahsm has been fiequent. The added sad part is that the ooly people ukilizing the park are obviously ab�sing it. Probably 50 peroent of the Pahm Desert population dcesn't eveo know the park e�, and 99 percent have never even seen it! s22,644 annually to maintain the greenbelt along Haystack! Appro�atety 75 perceot of the slreet deserves that �nd of maintainance and the other 25 percent deserves NOTHIIVG??d! R'hat Irind of reasoning is that? We feel you owe the East End Haystack home owners an explaoatiom aod some action: Alf we seek is oo-maintenance desert landscaping like along Hwy 74. The maintenance would probably be less thao $1,000 per year, yet would be seeo and appreciated by so many. Palm Desert City Council, you owe it to the tax payers of Palm Desert to manage their money wisely and effectively. , �'�'st��' �� 3-�f�.��jr�`.�..� East End Haystack Homeowner r � .v..�� --`r��-^'�-I' � i '� '� � �� ' � � s — . , ' � � ` _ - 1 � 1 �o ; . .-- �� ,o ��2% w � � � � = �"P = ,, ra Q � Q G. ��' = �� m 1 � 1�1 `p b � . .�c, �`� � > � - °;:_�,:' � G � N = `� 3 � -= o = � l J � � �� '^ � o � - i � � � M � _ r a 0 � . � , � � � J � ' � � � h � V i W � M (� T � � i1 J M. r � - � �YSTACK HOME QW�RS The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept Endl JWy 6, 1995 � City Council of Palm Desert City Hall; Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCII, MEMBERS: -- - We know some of you are very sucressful tiusiness people. You okvioasly Icuow how to bud et and manage mouey. Howe�•er, we question your management of City moneys. g . . Namely: $7200 annually to maintain the new ironwood Park - y� che gra� is dying, sprinkler heads are off, artd vandali� has be�n 6equent. T6e added sad part 's that the only people utiliziog the park are ob�ionsly abusing it. �'obably 50 percent of the Palm Descrt population docsn't even Imow t6e park e�sYs, and 99 perceut have mever eeen scen it! $22,644 aanually to maintaia the gre��elt along Haystack! Approaumately 75 perce� of the stre� deserees that idad of maiotainance � and the ot6er 25 percent deserves NOTHIIYG??!! What kind of reaconing is that? IV5'e feel you o�ve the East End T_Iaystack home owoers ao explaoation and some act6on: A!1 we seek is no-maintenance desert laodscaping like along Hwy 74. The maintenance would probably be fess than $1,000 per year, yet would be seeu and appreciated by so many. Palm Desert City Council, you owe it to t6e tax payers of PuUn Desert to manage their money wisely aud effectively. �� 7�C�-��. ��_ _ __�T � East End H ack Homeowoer , I� � • �"�"2 � � � � �Q-� ��li� � p�—' ' I ��Q � � �� /-� � '� � � � - �-�- �' '�`� � � ��.�, � � ��, �� j - �,�,,,,,,� ' �-e � o�-� _ 5.�� r� � � a, �—��s��— �-- - I, I , � I, - � i� `� � � � � � i f a R` ; ;' � � '. , � , ; ,� , ' ., : � � � Ui' Ji � PI /G�o.2ti b� .. ,n. _� �\, { � -� v� � �` n n� a^�y�Q N,��,� �.� � i _�—�_ I � ��E¢ 'I � �� (, e=� � r �' � d LLi � \�\ / /G �', / �(r� •� i(11 4 � '� pl� ' � y a o m, �, �`4��,'s;�� ,� /! ' � /,, � � ' . ,, _ � � , � ;_ �1YSTACK HOME OW�RS The East End - The Forgotten & unkept End! July 6, 1995 � City Couucil of Palm Desert City Hall; Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCII, MEMBERS: We know some of you are very successful business people. You obvioasly know how to budget and maoage money. However, we question your management of City moneys. Namely: $'120p annually to maintain the new Ironwood Park - yet the gras is dying, sprinicler heads are off, and vandali� has beeo [requent. 'I�e added sad part is fhat the only people ��tiziog tbe park are obvio�siy abusing it. Probably 50 percent of the Palm Desert popolation dasn't eeen Imow the park e�sis, and 99 peroent have never even seen it! $22,644 annually to maintain the greenbelt along Iiaystack! Appro�ately 75 percem of the �M �serves that �nd ot maintainance and the other 25 percent deserves NOTHING??!! W6at I�d of reasoning is that? We feel you owe the East Eud Haystack home owners an explanation aud some actiou! All we seek is no-maintenance desert landscaping like along Hwy 74. The maintenance would probably be less thau $1,000 per year, yet would be seen aod appreciated by so many. pE�El D25C[S C!*y COLL^.CIZ, yoe owe !+ E4 !�e tex gsyer� er r�� n..�.+ .� �a�geP tl+nLr mooey wisely and effectively. � � �,,,� __ �3-��9 �aysr�� East End Haystack Homeowner P,4Lhf D�ZT� GA� � II 1 — - � I I � I ■ � I _A _ _ _'_� I � a — s , ` � _ '�� - i � � d � � � I. I i, v�92�qa9 , � J n � _ -a �. ' a o m - .�� l,�'�,,°A _ . 0 � _ i d N - � .� O _ � L p N = E � °�rn = � d c a V � Q o � � V c U � N _ 7 — LL N ' U 2 0 � � ' �,�,� E UUna ` 0 I .o io � N O pNi K in Q EuU A � v a ;,� � rA 2 y ` y � o � F � E . � � r� • 1 . , • �YSTACK HOME OW�RS The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept End! July 6, 1995 � City Council of Palm Desert City Hall; Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCIL h'IEMBERS: We know some of you are very successful busiuess people. You obviously know how to budget and manage money. However, we questioo your management of City moneys. Namely: to maintain the new Ironwood Park - � c6e $7200 annually y g�ass is dYinB. SPrinkler heads are off, and vandali� has been 6equent. ' 7�e added sad part is that the onl� people utiliang the park are obviouslp abusing it. Probably 50 percent of the Palm Dcsert popufation doesn't eveo know the park e�sis, and 99 perce� have never even seen it! �22,644 annually to maintain the greenbelt along H[aystack! Appro�ely 75 peroeut of the � dcserves that �nd of marotainance and t�e other 25 percert deserves NOTHING??!! What Irind of reasoning is that? We feel you owe the East End Haystack home oweers ao explauation and so�e actiun! All we seek is no-maintenance desert landscaping like along Hwy 74. T6e maintenance woWd Iprobably be less than $1,000 per year, yet would be seen aod appreciated by so m�ny. Palm Desert City Council, you owe it to the tax payers of Patm Desert to manage their money wisely and effectively. � �'� 7� East End Haystack Homeowoer h � � i ' i _�, ° - d-.- - � . , . . �, h � � - �� t � - `pyz4a�q i _ p J f� 0 _ � G). � � � rJ � O Pi Q 1> iw � � � - -. 1 � [ A � - J � ,;N;n `-,3-. :� .1 d ru _ P�. " � m U •rl w •�+ N ¢ _ o > �tl c� - .� � = � U ' •ri 'O +� U 41 [+ C. r� F� N ' � � [�. a = o �tl w = U � O q — � � a� � q ++ +� i .i I � .� M ro V U L� P. O � N • N b � a a xo 0 m N ^ 6O J-� J� h0 W fa .� � v ta N W { W � N 1 Q � � M fi i-i n w I � r � � r,EecivEo '95 JUL 11 Af� g y3 J�iy ii , 1995 G�TY CLERK'S OFFlCE Honorable Buford Crites Mayor, City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 SUBJECT: HAYSTACK PARK Honorable Mayor: As a resident of Canyon Cove, I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the cur.rent upkeep of the Haystack Park. We in Canyon Cove are forced to pay an assessment for the maintenance of the park. The entire community has access to this area and it is heavily used. However, there has been a change as of July 1, 1995, in the company that is now contracted to maintain the park. It has been two weeks since the grass was last mowed. There are leaves and broken tree limbs unattended to. It is quickly turning into an eyesore and I am not happy about it. If you are assessing me for the upkeep of the park, then make sure it is maintained or contract once again with Sunshine Landscape, the company that provided excellent service in the past. Sincerely, f>��/� 9j D�/��J'�- !/ Sondra Johnson 73-255 Desert Rose Drive i Palm Desert, CA 42260 �1YSTACK HOME OW�RS The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept End! July 6, 1995 ' ��Q �Q�CSC�4 ' ��YIOPo CC _ h �/�/_ X �i City Council of Palm Desert ��a�' �� 3 9� City Hall; Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: We know some of you are very successful business people. You oCviously know how to budget and maaage money. However, we question your managemeot of City moneys. Namely: $7200 annually to maintain the new Ironwood Park - 7et t6e �a� is dYinB� SPrinkler heads are off, and vandah� has been fiequent. The added sad part is that the only people utilizing the park are obvio�ly abusing it. Probably 50 peroent of the Palm Descrc population doe�w't eveo Imow the park e�sfs, and 99 perceot 6ave cever even seen it! $22,644 annually to maintain the gre�nbelt along Haystack! Approavmately 75 perceot of the st� d�serees that idad of maintamanoe and the other 25 peroent dcserves NO'f'ffiNG??�! What kind of reasonnlg is that? N'e feel you owe the East End Haystack home owoers an explanation and some action'. A!1 we seek is no-mainteaance desert landscaping like along I3wy 74. The maintenance would probably be less than $1,Of10 per year, yet would be seen aud appreciated by so many. Palm Desert City Council, ynu owe it to the tax payers of Palm Desert to manage t6eir mooey wisely and effectively. /C///� `��7�'-��?�O�f=7L�� 1G ` East End H ack Homeowner , � � � � . �- �.� � � l�J = �.�% � �� d-a--�' �'`�' �° . � G�� --� �`.�'`�`� �%�% � � �� o -` '-` � �� _ � ��" ,a-�-�--�� /Ja�.�.�i .�"�,__ �� G� �.� � o�-� ��`�� /J � , S��a-�.� 7� �T� � � /��2 �� -�-- c��.,_�,.�"" �YSTACK HOME OW�RS The East End - The Forgotten & unkept Endl awy 6, ��s � City Council of Palm Desert City Hall, Civic Center 73-510 Fred W aring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCII.. MEMBERS: We know some of you are very successful business people. You obviously know how to budget and manage money. However, we question your management of City moneys. Namely: �7200 annually to maintain the new Ironwood Park - 'et t.�e �"as is dYinB+ SPrinkler heads are off, and vandah� has been fi�equent. The added sad part is that the onty peopk �'tizing the park are obviously abusing it. Probably 50 percent of the Palm IleseR popalation do�u'[ even Imow the park e�ts, and 99 peroent have never even seen it! 522,644 annually to maintain the greenbelt along Haystack! Appro�ately 75 peroe� of tLe slreet dc9erves that kind of maiotainancc and the other 25 peroe� deserves NOTHIIVG??!! WhaY �d of reasonmg is that? We feel you owe the East End Haystack home owoers an explaoation and some action! All we seek is no-mainteoance desert landscaping like along Hwy 74. The maintenance would probably be less t6au $1,000 per year, yet would be seen aod appreciated by so many. Palm Desert City Council, you owe it to the tax payers o[ Pal� Desar! to manage their mouey wisely and effectively. ' � � _ �3-��9 H�aYSr�� P,4LM D�T GA� East End Haystack Homeowoer ' � �YSTACK HOME OW�RS The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept Endl Roc�o 6 C„up�otr¢ S�nvorve 73'915 Nnrslcca Roco P��w O[sEwr, Cq 9ppfi0 i JUOf 27� ��5 City Council of Palm Desert City Hall, Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: When you purchase a new suit of clothes, you doo't wear it with an old dirty shirt, do you? That is what you are doing to Palm Desert! You 6ave landscaped the downtown and other areas so nicely; they look great for residents aod visitors. (Your �cardrobe money was well spent!) But you left your "dirty shirt on" ou the East end of Haystack!! We doo't have to tell you how highly traveled Haystack is by both residents aod visitors (especially en route The Living Desert Reserve), and you have allowed the east end to look like a disaster. We are well aware you are seeking to leave a "natural" look, but it is looking tacky aod unkept, aot natural'. For relatively little money, you could laodscape that appro�dmate quarter mile with desert laodscaping similar to Hwy 74. The iovestmeot would be a small percentage of what you invested in the Ironwood park--an area that is seeo by ver,y few. C'mon Palm Desert - Put your money where it s6ows!! Any 6alf-way good business person does that. Palm Desert is a pretty City. Don't let your "dirty shirt" on Haystack ruin your good image. Thauk you, G�?�o � �l.�r /� East End Haystack Owner - :-. - _ .::�.:.. . _ _ . - . :__�� .-.' . _. < � �:.: . _.._ --- -. _.. _ . . _ . - � HAYSTACK HOME OWNERS The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept End! June 27, 1995 ' City Council of Palm Desert City Hall, Civic Ceoter - Fred Warin Dr. 73 510 g Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCLL MEMBERS: When you purchase a new suit of clothes, you doo't wear it with an old dirty shirt, do you? That is what you are doing to Palm Desert! You have laodscaped the downtown and other areas so nicely; they look great for residents and visitors. (Your wardrobe money was well spent!) But you left your "dirty shirt ou" on the East end of Haystack2! We don't have to tell you how highl}� traveled Haystack is by both residenks and visitors (especially en route The Living Desert Reserve), and you have allowed the east end to look like a disaster. We are �ell aware you are seeking to leave a "natural" look, but it is looking tacky and unkept, not natural! For relativel little mooe �, ou �ould laodsca e that a roarimate uarter mile Y 3 Y P PP 9 I with desert landscaping similar to Hwy 74. The iuvestment woWd be a small perceotage of what you invested in the Iroowood park--ao area that is seen by very few. C'mon Palm Tlesert - Put your mnney where it shows!! Any half-way good busiuess persou does that. Palm Desert is a pretty City. Don't let your "dirty shirt" on Haystack ruin your good image. Thank you, � East End Haystack Owner l�1YSTACK HOME OW�RS The East End - The Forgotten 8 Unkept End! July 1, 1995 � City Council of Palm Desert City Hall, Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: �Tis time to ��practice what you preach and mandate��ll In a city that does not allow wood shake roofs because of being a fire hazard, it is interest- ing that you allow the existing fire hazard to exist at the east end of Naystackt We are referring to the apx 1/4 mile on the north side of Haystack. The dead weeds and brush are creating a real fire hazard. Considering the , amount of traffic daily on the street, the likelihood of a burning cigarette butt being thrown from a car is quite high. We don�t need a Pinyon Crest fire in Palm Desert! we could include pictures, but instead invite each of you to come up to look at it. in fact, have a fire truck accompany you; then try throwing a burning cigarette butt. We don�t have to tell you what woutd happen. Plus the fact, you are not being fair to the residents on the south side of Haystack. We spend a lot of time, sweat, and money to maintain nice- looking yards. We are getting tired of fighting the weed seed that blows over from across the street. We will look forward to seeing you and a fire truck up here soon. We definitely do NOT want to go through another fire season with that hazard across the street. We have been lucky so far, but one never knows when the luck runs out! sincerely, ( /'I 1� w�+►-, �3�7 q HAY57AG�L r�D. o��M ��ae� cA . east end Haystack Nom owner l I�YSTACK HOME OW�RS The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept End! awy 6, iv9s ' City Council of Palm Desert City Hall, Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: ' We know some of you are very succcssful business people. You obviously know� how to budget and mauage money. However, we questioo your management of City moneys. Namely: 57200 annually to maintain the new Ironwood Park - y� the grass is dYing, sPrinkler heads are off, and vandali� has been 6equent. � The added sad part is that the on17 peoPle atilizing tLe park are obvioasly abusiug it. Probably 50 peroeM of the Palm Dcsert populatioo dcesn't even Imow the park e�sts, and 99 percent have never even seen it'. $22,644 annually to maintain the greenbelt along Haystack! Appro�ately 75 percent of the street deserves that �nd of maintainance and the other 25 percent d�werves NOTHING??I! What ldnd of reasoning is that? We feel you owe the East End Haystack home owners ao explaoation and some actiou! All we seek is no-mainteuauce desert landscaping like along Hwy 74. The maiutenance woWd probably be less than $1,000 per year, yet would be seen and appreciated by so many. Palm Desert City Council, you owe it to the tax payers of Palm Desert to manage their money wisely and effectively. �.=�.-- � �� East End Ilaystack Homeowner � � F;��il'�',� � �� JUL 11 A�1 8 43 Ju1 11 , 1995 �•-•� . Y '..1 : � _ ��fi��$ � �i'f i',.C Honorable Buford Crites Mayor, City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 SUBJECT: HAYSTACK PARK Honorable Mayor: As a resident of Canyon Cove, I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the current upkeep of the Haystack Park. We in Canyon Cove are forced to pay an assessment for [he maintenance of the park. The entire community has access to this area and it is heavily used. However, there has been a change � as of July 1, 1995 in the company that� is now contracted to maintain the park. � It has been two weeks since the grass was last mowed. There are leaves and broken tree limbs unattended to. It is quickly turning into an eyesore and I am no[ happy about it. If you are assessing me for the upkeep of the park, then make sure it is maintained or contract once again with Sunshine Landscape, the company that provided excellent service in the past. Sincerely, � �, , r:��t�� _-�).a-G'�-� , �, Sondra .lohnson � 73-255 Desert Rose Drive Palm Deser[, CA 92260 �YSTACK HOME OW�RS The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept End! June 27, 1995 City Council of Palm Desert City Hall, Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: When you purchase a new suit of clothes, you don'f wear it with an o{d dirt}� shirt, do you? That is what you are doing to Palm Desert! You have laodscaped the downtown and ot6er areas so nicely; they look great for residents and visitors. (Your wardrobe money was well spent') But you left your "dirty shirt on" on the East end of Haystack!! We don't have to tell you how highly traveled Haystack is by both resideoks and cisitors (especially en route The Living Desert Resen•e), and you have allowed the east end to look like a disaster. We are well a�are you are seeking to leave a "natural" look, but it is looking tacky and uokept, not natural! For relatively little money, you could landscape that approximate quarter mile with desert landscaping similar to Hwy 74. T6e investment would be a small percentage of what you invested in t6e lronwood park--an area that is seen by very few. C'moo Palm Desert - Put your money where it s6ows'.! Auy half-way good business persou does that. Palm Desert is a pretty City. Don't let your "dirty shirt" on Haystack ruia your good image. Thank you, ,��,� �-�1��' -G � � �-3 f' �y.�� East End Haystack Owner I�YSTACK HOME OW�RS The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept End! June z7, 1995 City Couucil of Palm Desert City Hall, Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desect, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCII. MEMBERS: When you purchase a new suit of clothes, you don't wear it wit6 an old dirty shirt, do you? T6at is what you are doing to Palm Desert! You 6ave laodscaped t6e downtown aud other areas so nicely; they look great for residents and visitors. (Your wardrobe money was well spent!) But you lek your "dirty shirt on" on the East eud of Haystack:! We don't have to tell you how highly traveled Haystack is by both residents aod visitors (especially en route The Living Desert Reserve), and you have allowed the east end to look like a disaster. We are well aware you are seeking to leave a "natural" look, but it is looking tacky aod unkept, not natural! For relativel} Gttle money, you could landscape that approximate quarter mile with desert landscaping siiuilar to Hwy 74. The investmenl would be a small percentage of what you iuvested iu the Uon�sood park—an area that is seen by very , few. C'mon Palm Desert - Put your money where it shows!'. Any half-.�ay good business person does that. � Palm Desert is a pretty City. Don't let your "dirty shirt" on Haystack ruiu your good image. Thank you, �� '�_�� 3 b�r � N.a-�s�� East End Aaystack Owner �YSTACK HOME OW�RS The East End - The Forgotten & unkept End! June 27, 1995 City Council of Palm Desert City Hall, Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: When you purchase a new suit of clothes, you dou't wear it with an old dirty shirt, do you? That is what you are doing to Palm Desert! You have landscaped t6e downtowu and other areas so nicely; they look great for residents and visitors. (Your wardrobe money was well spent!) But you left your "dirty shirt on" on the East end of Haystack:! We don't have to tell you how highly traveled Haystack is by both resideots and visitors (especially en route The Living Desert Reserve), aud you 6ave allowed t6e east end to look like a disaster. We are well aware you are seeking to leave a "natural" look, but it is looking tacky aod unkept, not uatural! For relaticely little money, you could landscape that approarimate quarter mile with desert landscaping similar to Hwy 74. The investmeot woWd be a small ' percentage of what you invested in the Ironwood park--an area that is seeo by very few. C'mon Palm Desert - Put your money w6ere it shows!! Any half-way good business person does that. Palm Desert is a pretty City. Doo't let your "dirty shirt" on Haystack ruin your good image. . Thank you, �� -�"""�""� � � 3-� 6 r �f� S,�U< r�-�, 7 k East End Haystack Owner I�YSTACK HOME OW�RS The East End - The Forgotten & Unkept Endl , June 27, 1995 City Council of Palm Desert City Hall, Civic Center 73-510 Fred W ariug Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: 1Vhen you purchase a oew suit of clothes, you don't wear it with an old dirty shirt, do you? That is what you are doing to Palm Desert! You have landscaped the downtown and other areas so nicely; t6ey look great for resideots aud visitors. (Your wardrobe money was well spent!) But you left your "dirty shirt on" ou the East end of Haystack'.! N'e don't have to tell you how higtily traveled Haystack is by both resideots and ' visitors (especially en route The L.iving Desert Reserve), and you have allowed the ' east eod to look like a disaster. We are well aware you are seeking to leave a "natural" look, but it is looking tacky and unkept, not natural! For relativel}� Gttle money, you could landscape that appro�dmate quarter mile with desert landscaping similar to Hwy 74. The investment would be a small percentage of what you invested in the Ironwood park--an area that is seeo by very + r� feµ. C mon Palm Desert - Put your money where it s6ows.. Any half-way good basioess person does that. , Palm Desert is a pretty City. Don't let your "dirty shirt" oo Haystack ruin your good image. Thank vou, �'i ._,1�- h' �� East End Haystack O�cuer ' �.�.� � + ,�-�;,� - � � , C�o�� of� pa�� Dc�� :.�-� �. {� 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT,CALIFORNIA 92260 ITELEPHONE(619)346-0611 January 13, 1995 Mr. and Mrs. William Jaymes 73-190 7oshua Tree Palm Desert, Califomia 92260 Dear Mr. and Mrs. 7aymes: Subject: R�e uest for Consideration of Comolaint RegardinP Retention Trench at 73-190 .Toshua Tree At its regular meeting of January 12, 1995, the Palm Desert City Council considered the subject request and, by Minute Motion, ezpressed its position that this issue is a civil matter. Enclosed for your records is a copy of the staff report indicating the Council's action on this request. If you have any questions or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact I us. Sincerely, % . C�-f��C��C �� SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, CMC �//� CITY CLERK/PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER SRG:mpf Enclosure (as noted) cc: Jeff Winklepleck, Department of Community Development CITY OF PALM DESERT • COUNCIL AGENDA REQUE� MEET 1 NG OF � �J1'W��I l2� ��5 ^,c�� 11 I . TO BE CONSIDERED AS : ,�� pE� ��P��sent Calendar Item �� Hearing item C �,^"' ular ] tem C` 2 . REQUEST • (Agenda Item Wording 0�11.Q,t,�� 3 . FINANCIAL : (Complete if Necessary) (a ) Acct/Proj . # (b) Amount Requested (c ) Current Budget ? (d) Appropriation? Apprvd : Finance Director 4 . SUBMITTED BY � tf�� ' APPROVAL : � � �/ Department Head City Manager 6/ 13/88 � � � CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: JEFF WINKLEPLECK, ASSOCIATE PLANNER DATE: JANUARY 12, 1995 SUBJECT: COMPLAINT REGARDING RETENTION TRENCH AT 73-190 JOSHUA TREE A. RECOMMENDATION: That the city council , by minute motion, direct staff to take appropriate action. B. DISCUSSION: At the October 25, 1994 architectural review commission meeting, Mr. Charles Kaban, owner of the single family residence at 73-181 Shadow Mountain Drive, presented pictures showing the result of the irrigation from 73-190 Joshua Tree (the Jaymes residence) draining into his backyard. The item was presented to the commission because the irrigation is in place as a result of an ARC condition of approval requiring oleanders along the rear property line of the Jaymes residence. The problem was corrected when public works department had the Jaymes ' dig a trench along the rear of the lot to retain any irrigation runoff . However, Mr. Kaban indicated to staff that the ditch was actually dug on his property which extends up to five feet beyond his back fence. The commission felt that the city should get involved because the planting was done at the direction of the architectural review ' commission. The commission directed staff to prepare a brief history on the project, including the intent of the grading plan, and forward it to city council for action. Since the architectural review commission meeting, staff has been in contact with both parties to try to resolve the problem. Mr. Kaban said that he was willing to give up the property which extends beyond his back fence in return for a block wall . This message was conveyed to Mrs . Jaymes who said that they were not in a position to put up a block wall at this time. I C. HISTORY: The house was originally approved at 73-190 Joshua Tree Street by the architectural review commission on October 26 , 1993 . The , plans were before the commission because the house exceeded 15 feet in height and the owners did not have Palm Desert Property Owners Association approval . � � � HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMPLAINT AT 73-190 J�SHUA TREE DECEMBER 22 , 1994 The commission saw the project again on January 25, 1994 . Mr. Kaban ( 73-181 Shadow Mountain Drive) expressed concerns regarding the height of the house combined with the pad height and the lack of privacy that this would create. Mr. Gaugush from the public works department was questioned about the pad' s conformance with the grading ordinance and confirmed that the grading plan was in conformance. The commission directed the Jaymes ' to install a 2 'x 4 ' indicating the height of the house and the oleanders . Commissioners Gregory and O'Donnell volunteered to meet the parties onsite and report back to staff. Staff received word that an agreement had been reached requiring oleanders to be planted. The permits were then issued. The project was brought back to the commission at its February 8, 1994 meeting. Mr. Kaban felt that the issue was not resolved. The commission reiterated that the matter had been resolved to both parties satisfaction. � Prepared � Reviewed and Approved b / JW/tm CITY COUNCIL ACTION: APPRG�•IEu DENIED RECfiIVED GTHER(,�Q. ��.�.�-�-*' 'i��i� 0.Cx.txSZ Mc� — � �-v..i,�Aiia.,�.A,.�c NfEETING D7:`i'E ��a`�� f�%�-�-»� AYES: �.�o.. \Cr��'-.w.-'L^-� AIOES : ��,�.p AHSEPIT• ��arc ABSTAIN• �.vad,F-� VERIFIED BY• Original on.Fi�� ity Clerk' 8 Office � 2 � � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 1994 Commission approved the plans for the addition as , submitted. B. Miscellaneous Cases : 1 . CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : RALEIGH C. DeBOW, 3 Temple Court, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of proposed landscaping and existing architecture for Certificate of Conformance LOCATION: 44-408 and 44-440 Acacia Drive ZONE: R-1 Jeff Winklepleck presented pictures o e project as well as a proposed landscape plan. ted that it was before the commission over a r ago and the recommendations given by the co on at that time were included in this plan. Commi ner Urrutia questioned the size of the parking s s noting that the plan showed 18 ' but with a whe op at 16 ' . Mr. Winklepleck noted that it would be commission' s choice to ask for additional landscap' n this area. Commissioner Ur asked the city' s position in regards to parking was not conforming. Steve Buchanan indicated t e was not aware of anything being done to the prop that would activate the action needed to bring parking up to current city standards as the ownez just increasing the landscaping on site. C ssion approved the proposed landscaping and existing hitecture for Certificate of Conformance, subject to elocating trees to align with parking lot stripes . � 2 . CASE NO. : APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) : PAMELA & WILLIAM JAYMES, 73- 214 Skyward Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260 3 ' � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 1994 NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Consideration of grading plan as it affects 16-1/2 foot single family residence LOCATION: 73-190 Joshua Tree Mr. Smith left the meeting at this time. Jeff Winklepleck presented photographs of the lot along with the actual grading plan. He outlined the background of the house approval and indicated that a neighbor to the west was now complaining about the pad height as he feels that the Jaymes ' will now be able to see directly into his backyard. Mr. Winklepleck noted that the house foot print was basically at the same location as originally approved. The plans were previously approved in October 1993 . In the interim considerable grading has taken place pursuant to a grading plan issued by the city. Commissioner Gregory questioned the slope from the upper right corner of the lot to the street. Mr. Jaymes indicated that it was 1/28 as that is the minimum allowed in this area. Mrs . Jaymes indicated that the neighbor was requesting some type of screening along their back wall so she presented a revised landscape plan showing oleanders placed along the back property line. Mrs . Jaymes noted that their house would be 50 feet from their back property line. The engineer, Jerry Dennington, I presented a plan showing the existing slopes on lots 5 , 6 and 7 . He indicated how a swale was being created for the necessary water flow. Joe Gaugush outlined past occurrences with grade situations in this area. He felt that the grading plan being presented was in conformance as staff interprets the grading ordinance as it states now. Mr. Gaugush felt that the solution of planting mass oleanders would mitigate the neighbor ' s concerns . Commissioner Urrutia asked if Mr. Jaymes had intended to install a new wall . Mr. Jaymes indicated that he had not planned on installing a wall , just planting the oleanders . He felt that installing such a wall on his property would create a "no mans land" . Commissioner . 4 � � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 25 , 1994 Urrutia felt it would clean up the area some if a typical garden wall was. placed along the property line. Commission felt that the best solution would be if all � three property owners were to install a common wall . The property owners who made their concerns known to staff, Mr. and Mrs . Kaban, arrived at the meeting stating that their main objection was that the plans were not approved by the Palm Desert Property Owners Association. , Mr. Diaz explained how a property owner can approach the city and demand that his application be processed if he meets all the city ordinances . He added that if the property owners associations wish to avail their legal rights within their C.C.&R. ' s, they may do so, but the city does not have to comply with the organization' s C.C. 6R. ' s; however, they simply try to do their best to cooperate with the various associations . Mr. Diaz explained that the property owners association was not the agency that would assure the accuracy of the grading and drainage, as that is the responsibility of the city. He added that the property owners association' s only concern was aesthetics . Mr. Kaban asked who each individual was in attendance and if they needed to be at this particular meeting. Mr. Diaz introduced the commissioners, himself, and all staff members . Mr. Gaugush explained to Mr. and Mrs . Kaban why the lot was elevated in some places to accommodate the correct drainage. Mr. Diaz stated that decisions of the Architectural , Review Commission are appealable to the council . Commission reiterated the fact that the plans had already been approved. Mr. Gaugush quoted Municipal Code Section 27 . 12 . 090 which requires that the architectural review commission review grading situations where there is a potential impact on adjacent properties . Mr. Buchanan stated that the property owners would have i to install some type of fence around the pool or the entire property. Commissioner Gregory asked if the neighbors fence would meet the requirements . Mr. Buchanan indicated that the fence would have to be structurally sound and this would have to be determined I by a site inspection. Mr. Jaymes noted that there would be a wrought iron fence placed on the interior of the 5 � � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 25 , 1994 property to surround the pool . Mrs . Kaban asked if there was any way she could be shown what will be seen from her home. Commissioner Gregory felt that a 2 x 4 could be placed at the ridge line to show the height of the house and along the property line to show the height of the oleanders . Commissioner Urrutia suggested that a civil engineer do a site. line inspection and show where the house would be, the fence and the line of site. Commission discussed how they wanted this issue settled as the two parties would be neighbors now. Mr. Kaban agreed and wanted to try to open up the lines of communication. Commissioner Connor felt that the oleanders should be installed now so that a year from now when the house is completed, the oleanders would be matured. Commissioner Urrutia also suggested installing a chain link fence with the oleanders planted on both sides . He added that this . would also help with the security problems . Commissioners Gregory and 0' Donnell offered to help the applicant in acquiring the line of site and make a report back to staff on their concerns . Commissioner Holden did not feel that 5 gallon oleanders placed 4 ' apart would be sufficient . Mrs . Jaymes indicated that she could plant 15 gallon plants . Commission directed the applicant to install a 2 x 4 , indicating the height of the proposed oleanders and the height of the house showing Mr. and Mrs . Kaban the actual line of site. IV. The following case was added to the agenda by a unanimous vote : —� , ��•�'"'-s�.'� _�.+— 1 . CASE NO. : 4257 SA �"� APPLICANT AND AD DEKRA-LITE for TOWN CENTER PLAZA, 143 ord Court, Del Mar, CA 92014 OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of banners LOCATION: 44-150 Town Center Way 6 . . � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION FEBRUARY 8, 1994 LOCATION: 44-571 San Pablo Avenue and 44- as Flores ZONE: R-2 S.P. Jeff Winklepleck nted pictures of the property. Commission ed the Certificate of Conformance. . Commissioner Urrutia left meeting at 1 : 30 p.m. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS : ' Mr. Kabin was present to address the commission under oral communications . He expressed his surprise that the Jaymes ' matter was not on the agenda. Commissioner Gregory indicated that he was one of the commissioners who had visited the site on Saturday, January 29th and felt that the matter had been resolved to the satisfaction of both parties . Mr. Kabin disagreed and felt that nothing had been resolved. He expressed concern that this commission would approve a 20 ' , high building when measured from the existing grade. Commission reiterated that they approved a house plan at 16-1/2 ' and that they had no input into the gradincj plan. Commission felt that with the extra large rear yard setback (40+ feet) , and with the hip roof design, that any impacts created by the 16-1/2 ' high building would not be substantially different than those created by a 15 ' high , structure. In fact, the impact of a 15 ' gable roofed structure built with the minimum 20 ' rear yard setback would be much greater. V. MISCELLANEOUS: Commission directed staff to follow-up on t 1� 1 . Palm Lakes Golf Course - mar sign not approved with information listed. � 2 . Additional, u oved, sign at Southwest Pain Control Center on way 111 . 3 . rrect alm tree s bein laced in the new Metzovas P 4 P center on Highway 111 . 5 . . � � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 25, 1994 V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Charles Kaban asked to speak to the commission regarding the problems he was having at his home on Shadow Mountain Drive because of the drainage situation from his neighbor' s new home on Soshua Tree. He informed , the commission that the sprinkler system installed in , June at the Jaymes ' residence has been draining onto Mr. Kaban ' s property and distributed photos showing the results of this drainage problem. Mr. Kaban has been working with Joe Gaugush, of the Public Works Department, on the situation, and feels that nothing has been done to correct the problem. He indicated that Mr. Gaugush has spoken to Mr. Jaymes regarding the drainage and suggested digging a ditch on Mr. Jaymes property to repel the water draining from the oleanders . Mr. Jaymes did dig the swale, however, it is located on Mr. Kaban' s property. Mr. Kaban met with Mr. Jaymes in September, at which time Mr. Jaymes felt that it was Mr. Kaban' s responsibility to repel the water from Mr. Jaymes ' property. Commissioner Urrutia reviewed the discussion commission had with the two homeowners when the plans were before the commission earlier this year and the possibility of moving Mr. Kaban' s fence to the property line or building a new common block wall . He felt that if this had been done, there would not be the problem today. Commissioner Holden remembered that Mr. Jaymes did not feel there was a requirement by the city to install a block wall when a fence already exists and that is why there is oleanders on the slope now. Commissioner Urrutia noted that the grading plan showed , the water draining to the street and felt there would be no problem if the qrading plan was followed correctly. Commissioner O'Donnell went over to the house two months ago at the request of Mr. Kaban and saw that the water was not being contained properly from the home on Joshua i Tree. Commissioner O'Donnell brought pictures of the situation to Joe Gaugush and Mr. Gaugush informed him at that time that he would meet with the property owners to try and resolve the situation. Mr. Smith asked if the issue was that the trench isn ' t effective or the fact that it is on Mr. Kaban ' s property. Mr. Kaban noted that the trench was starting to seep down and he is starting to get more water onto his property. Mr. Kaban discussed his concerns with flash flooding that occurs in this 7 ' � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 25, 1994 area. He is concerned because there is no insurance policy that will cover his property from flood damage. I Chairman Gregory informed the Mr. Kaban that his first ' step would be to talk to Joe Gaugush again, and if Mr. Gaugush felt that the property was not properly graded so that it functions properly, than Mr. Jaymes is violating his agreement with public works . If Mr. Gaugush can' t get this matter resolved, than it becomes a civil matter. Chairman Gregory questioned the type of sprinkler system and thought that it should be controlled better by just watering each individual oleander. Chairman Gregory felt that if Mr. Gaugush could not resolve the matter satisfactorily than perhaps Mr. Kaban should talk to someone higher up. Mr. Kaban felt that it was the commission ' s responsibility to inform Mr. Jaymes that his approved plans were not followed properly. Chairman Gregory disagreed and felt it was not the commission' s responsibility to follow through on grading plans . Mr. Smith noted that he had spoken to Mr. Gaugush on the situation and Mr. Gaugush informed him that he has been getting very little cooperation from Mr. Jaymes and Mr. Jaymes wasn't returning his phone calls . Commissioner Urrutia noted that staff had to give Mr. Jaymes a Certificate of Occupancy so that tells him that , everything had to be inspected and approved by staff . He asked if the building department, public works department and the planning department all signed off on this home. Mr. Smith indicated that since the Jaymes ' are livinq in the dwelling then this process must have been completed. Commissioner Holden felt that this was more an irrigation problem than a grading problem. Commissioner O' Donnell discussed the history of the house plans which came to A.R.C. after the grading had been completed, and reminded the commission that Mr. Jaymes did not obtain the approval of his homeowners association and ended in a law suit with the association. Commissioner Urrutia felt that the next step should be to go to the city council with the problem. Commission directed staff to prepare a brief history of what the project went through and present it to the city council asking them for their help in resolving this . Commissioner Urrutia felt that it was not right that Mr. Kaban is getting the run-a-round and that no one can bear 8 i . _ . � � MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 25, 1994 enough pressure to get this situation corrected. He reiterated that this commission had waived the normal requirement for the installation of a block wall but had requested that the slope be planted with oleander in order to reduce the view from the Jaymes property into the Kaban property. The view problem had resulted from the grading ( filling) which took place on the Jaymes property. Considering that the planting on the slope was done at the direction of the A.R.C . to address an A.R.C. concern, then the city should be able to resolve the water drainage issue. The city council should get involved and suggest how this should be handled. Commissioner Urrutia asked staff to review the grading plan and make sure that it was adhered to. He felt that if the grading plan was adhered to than there is another issue that has to do with an irrigation problem. He added that if the grading plan was not adhered to then the city has grounds to back to the property owner to make sure that he corrects the situation. Commissioner Urrutia stated that in this situation the grading was so critical that there really wasn't any room for margin of error or deviation. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Urrutia, seconded by Commissioner O' Donnell, to direct staff to prepare a brief history and staff report on the project to include the intent of the grading plan (not to drain on Mr. Kaban' s property) and forward this onto the city council for action. Motion carried 6-0 . Commissioner O'Donnell suggested that the photographs taken by Mr. Gaugush be attached to the staff report for city council . VI . ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 2 : 05 p.m. STEVE SMITH ASSOCIATE PLANNER SS/db 9 I CITY COUNCIL ACTION: . APPROVED DENIED �a � � = RECE VED .�'JTHER q�a� � (� " �(� ll� A�S��S O�N\ ('� �YIJYY\Il_iYIC{c�.�C��, � C, MEETIiVG DATE R[CEIVED U ,AYES: 1.�9.-QDOl1 �Q, rroEs:_� - ' JA� 15�A(� 10 16 ASSENT: �ssTAZN: Y CLERK'S OFF!CE JaA'S��iY'I�'�. B�9z n�(rYl/�� Original on File with�ity Clerk' s Office The Honorable Dick Kelly, Mayor � and Members of the City Council City of Palm Desert Palm Desert, CA 92261 Dear Mayor Kelly and Council Members: Homeowners on Haystack Road between Portola and Heliotrope are signers of this letter, as well as other residents of Haystack Road. By this letter, the homeowners between Portola and Heliotrope request that the recent Haystack Road marking changes be revised to again incorporate a CENTER LINE ONLY between Heliotrope and the last home on the south side of Haystack Road (west of Portola) for the following reasons (items 1 . through 6 . ) 1 . The street width, curb to curb, at Heliotrope is 63 ' 9" . The street width just east of Heliotrope narrows to 49 ' resulting in a loss of 4 ' 6" from the curb to the edge of the passing lane on the south side of Haystack. 2 . There is insufficient room to safely back out of driveways , onto Haystack in this area due to speeding vehicles; when backing from any driveway in this area of concern, the driver cannot avoid entering the eastbound traffic lane. 3 . There is insufficient room for driveway entry when eastbound on Haystack; it is not possible to enter from the parking lane, and therefore a slow turn from the traffic lane is required. 4 . There is a danger to visitors exiting cars street-parked on the south side of Haystack. When they exit their vehicles, they are exiting directly into the eastbound traffic lane. It is extremely dangerous at night when visibility is very poor. 5. It is dangerous to walk from neighbbr to neighbor, as walking around parked cars places the walker in the traffic lane; there are no sidewalks on the south side of Haystack from Heliotrope to Portola. � \ / ' ! • , . . • January 10, 1992 -2- 6. The right turn space at Moon Lane for eastbound traffic is not sufficient for a safe turn; following traffic consistently and incorrectly anticipates the point of turn which results in tailgateing. Tailgateing also occurs on a regular basis when attempting to turn into a driveway. The following additional concerns are addressed in this letter by the aforementioned homeowners, as well as other residents of Haystack Road. A. It is assumed, since there is no siqnage, the north side of the street is a parking lane from Portola to Highway 74 . The north side of Haystack in the area of concern (items 1. through 6. ) is only 17' from the curb to the passing lane. School busses and the Sunliner pull intb the left turn lane to avoid any parked car. For safety's sake, it is suggested that this area be designated a �'no parking" area. B. Eastbound and westbound traffic west of Heliotrope, uses the right lane to pass, leading to an unsafe situation. C. The 40 MPH speed limit on Haystack is rarelY adhered to, and is probably exceeded by 75% of the traffic. Please see the attached newspaper article (1978) wherein the City promises to address unsafe traffic conditions and the speed limit on Haystack Road. What happened to these efforts? D. Traffic in both directions is using the left turn lane to pass vehicles who are traveling at the posted speed limit. E. "No Thru Commercial Vehicle" signs are posted at either end of Haystack, but this signage is not enforced. The weight and speed of trucks and busses on the street literally shakes the houses. Police patrol of Haystack is sporadic at best, and when patrol is in effect the olice car can be seen for most of the len th of . P 9 the street from either direction. Increased police patrol of Haystack Road is requested to enforce the speed limit and monitor other violations and unsafe traffic conditions. In addition, we do wonder why residents were not notified of the changes to be made to Haystack Road, as they are not minor in nature. Also, we would expect that our concerns will be given the same attention as was received by the residents of Fairway Drive when the City addressed traffic problems in that area. The stop and turn lanes at Portola are a gre.at solution and the signers of this letter commend the City Council for that action. � ! .� '' � � January 10, 1992 _3_ It is requested that the City take action on these matters as soon as possible before someone is seriously injured as a result of the present street markings. The signers of this letter will appreciate notification when this letter is to be acted upon at a City Council meeting. Very truly yours, ;�o--G�,f �. n-� �-�;,-, ��- �-�� N�.y s�,�.� 2�. ��. a° �-yJ��,' �a - s�� ,�1�.y.��,� R�, t �c;�� 7 3� `f 7 s /�i��r.g-�i� � � , �� -�`� ��,a.� s�a. �;� �. �� C��.�e.� ��"`' 7dSs3 ��-�-•� �' �, T3-s�87 ,��G��-� � , � � �' �'�,,. �,.a 73 -499 Na-�s+�u�. 'j2�1-. � esS« �s� 73 - 58�I T1-c�. ol.�-Q-�c: � � �,�, ��o�r, v�� - ��. �� ,�.�,�.-� ��C�?��-��3 � rr,��? -___�� r,�1 ,,�,a� � 3 � a s i�-a�, � ,�.�` � �� 73- 6 � � /�'�yS��-C �� '7 3 -� � ' � ��,�, ��In�� _ � � �-�c 1��. _ � G� � ��a�� 5 � �-�i f �'� l� , ��'?--�—�`_'�� 3� `/ 7 ��a 5-�- I�c � �C� • � �—�• '�`�� 7�� v�� - -��i. 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':::;R'ullams`wrote:that whlle It ;; ;;:'promiseil;to mak�every eftort to�.; appears teesible, to evaluate the'', ;:.'establlsh'a safe,speed.11mlt on.' speed along Haystack Road .ln.,.5 ';.Haystack, Road, aod to provide� deteimining a precise apeed lim-; }, ` safe croeaing tor school chlldren.< "►t;' "lt Is not probable that tfie �'� Paul �Yllllams, director of,'. comuiittee-would`support stop . 1 � 'Environmental Servlces; made� � aigns et Moon Lane or at Alamo - -:.-the promise iqa. letter to"Leslle" -Drlve, slnce.Haystack Is an es.- � � ; .C. Clemmei II of 73-661 Haystack; tabllshed lhrough street�In addi- � �;�;Road.;�;,;d;;:;�;..';, ,,: '� .' i ;:' .tion,'stop signs are'not used tor: . ,i:•;. -�. , : �"�'�'-I�S�:..�,- � �, ��lhe puipoae�.of slowing�.doivn� �� ' ' .I':Y:, : . nj.. : � .'. . �' ..Clemmei.had writteo�the traflic." ;� , •. i .�� ,� ,,�.,':: . �. R7 tcouncil'expressing deep concern i:W��ams also wrote that he ., i;,;over;tfie�tratfic.sp.eed on.the. ' r:;'toad.;;'I>;,=::,•';r'.- ,: '• . ;.,;;:` . . � had torwatded Clemmer's letter ,:" , . � � • to the SheF��s office to request ;,: '°: Willlams,sald that tlie matter ' iocreased'.surveillance.•oq Hay-: {- ;.',;`�6as been'scheduled fori discus-_, stack since the present 'speed... .; ir ;'sion 8t the next Technical Tra[tic �1°iE is 25 ntiles an•hour. � i:;;.Commlttee meeting Apri125. WII- •�Flnally, I have forwarded a ".%'. - ;71ams:has'also torwarded Clem- request to the County Road De-.. �; �'mer's letter to the clty:ttaftic em, partment; maintenaoce divlsion;: :`� ':,glneer,'�Ben' Dobbins,';for inclu-� to reyiew thG possibility of.the io.-� ' ''- � slon In�the;speed;zone s[udy '.stalJatlon.;o['a pedestrian cross- ;. ' resently being' conducted in 1n are at-Maon Lane," Wil- � P g' .. § : ,. .:` i+Palm Desert by the county. ? ►�ams added. . f ,':':"..';; �i;;7_� ., z, i . , i + s'' . q � ' �;; :;.'.;..�:, '4". -. .r� • . l , �,�/"' �d� i �=- � � RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF' S DEPARTMENT - MEMO T0: Bruce Altman October 28 , 1991 Palm Desert City Manager FROM: Lt. Gayle Janes RE: Daisy Crawford Arrest On 10-24-91 the Sheriff' s Department received a request to contact City Code Enforcement Officer Bob Smith regarding a lady � who was refusing to sign a City citation. A Deputy contacted Bob who was trying to cite Daisy Crawford for theft of recyclable materials from curbsides . Bob caught Daisy the week before and warned her about taking the recycleables and she agreed to stop. When 8ob caught her again he tried to issue the ticket and Daisy refused to sign it. Deputy Sherman explained to Daisy that signing the ticket wasn ' t an admission of guilt, and that it was her promise to pay the fine or appear in court. When Daisy still refused to sign the ticket the Deputy told her he would have to take her before the judge, which meant he would have to arrest her and take her to , Jail . Daisy still refused to sign and a field supervisor responded. I Sergeant Ludtke explsined the situation to Daisy and she refused to sign the citation or cooperate any further. Daisy maintains she has permission from the homeowners to collect the materials but witnesses say she does not. Daisy was taken before the nearest magistrate as required by law, which meant she had to be arrested and taken to the Indio jail . At the jail Daisy continued to be uncooperative and refused to stand up, be fingerprinted , or photographed, and sti11 refused to sign a promise to appear in court. She was taken before a judge where she was released on her own recognizance and was given a court date . All of the officers involved tried to avoid arresting Daisy . ' They went out of their way to avoid an arrest but she 9ave them no choice . � � /� _ J� ( / ��1._^'��.�_ "�� /� �J� ' _ ` �2tCEIVtC! ^ � '91 �1RR 'i PI'1 3 50 �/I � �r/J � CITY CLERKS G�� ,;� l. / l � � 1 � � s � �� -� , � - . _. ' � � ,,�� — .� � �� t y ' � � � =� ��s _ � �-- ' ��-� � � � � � � r --� -- , �.�, , �� z,,�r k�,-�a ie ' �a-�� i � �� a� � � � �: a� � � �� Fi�+l: Assi.stant City Manager/Direcbor of Qxnmmity Develc�ment DAT6: SepbanUar 22, 1988 SIIDJFX,T: Wall at Rarr.ho GYarxle/'Ibwn Center Aftsr discu.ssia� with all pazties i.rxwlved and a meetiryg with repres[�ntatives of the 4bwn Center and Mr. Pickel, it must be reported that we are at an appaY+ent im�as.se. The 'ibom Oanter has stated, after xeviEwing the situation wit3i legal oaaLsel, that trroy wili rarove the �rali sub�ect t� tt�e city aocepticr3 an ea�anent azxl oonstructing a public sidewalk. The possibi.lity of czeating an assessnBnt distr�ict to oaisttuct the sidewalk II im�ax+ova[pnt was discusged. Mr. Pickel stated that thi.g altemative rras rot doCeptable. The 'Ibwn Ce�ter stated t2�at they wvuld not pay for the oaLstnactirn of the siclewalk. I To clarify anoe again, all of the pznperty in rn,�+;m yq p�,�� p�pp��, � the city is Ft'eaently rnt legally obligated t�o ramve the wall in questia�. '14�e positirn of it►e Board of Realbozs oontirn�es to be that if a sidearalk is I o�structed that a rrall be built ad�acent to their p�nQerty, Staff xeoam��datirn also nanatns the same. If it is the detern�inatim of the w�mcil that the city becrn�e isn�olved in thLs matter, that a sidewalk be omstructed to public street standards be built. �� RAMY�1 A. DIAZ � ASSIST.4NP QTY /DIRDCI�pR OF CLM�[JNITY DEVEI�OPNN1FNNf /tin ��?( �J� _ '.':" " � � �,��1 s� �t ne�arGuent of ar.mn,;tSr Devel�t C�ty of Palm D�t '1�0: Honorable Mayor and City �mcil FRCM: Phil Drell, Senior Planner \ ' �^�� DATE: October 12, 1989 SUBJDLT: Hacienda de M-uiterey North Side Block Wall I. DISCI]SSI�i: The oonditions of approval for the project ��Ted a six fart b1oGc wall to mi.tigate parku�g lot noise and privacy concems. The project's grading plan resulted in 1.5-2.5 feet of reta;n;M wall and fill alo�g the nox-th side. Acoording to our engineers, the grading oontours were xequired to meet the minimum drainage standards of ordinance. The same grade elevation would have been required if single family t�anes were developed on the site. ' The diletmna facing the developeYs, pzoperty owners and city in this situation is whether privacy concen�s or wall height should have priority. The developers, feeling that p�ivacy was the greatest ooncern, buiit a six foot wall measured frnn the hiThar grade with lowes qrade heights ranging fran 7 1/2 to 8 1/2 feet. Whe,n the wall was being oonstnicted in AFsil of 1988, staff stapped work and directed C7iarter to x�nove one oouxse of block whese we thaught the height was excessive. The wall was approved anci constructed prior to our new ordinance regulating retaining wall . canbinations. Sane propeYty owness ex��ssed a desire to maintain the , wall height. If the wall were xechiced to six feet fn�n the laa side, then the high side wouid be reduced to 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 feet allaving those in the parkirx3 lot a clear view into the residential back yards. Iironically, the office building undes oonsL-ruction an Nbnterey noxth of Arboleda is subject to the same grading problems with an opposite result. In that case the developer limited the wall to six feet measuxeci fnm the low side res�ilting in a 4 1/2 foot wall at the higher grade. �b protect their privacy the adjacent property awne.rs have naquested th,at the wa11 be ' raised 16 inches to 7 1/2 feet. Jim Reynolds of Charter Camm�nities has met with Ms. Davis in an at-t�npt to resolve her concerns. They have offered to paint and landscape the Iwall to soften its impact. They feel that lowering the wall will genesate privacy oa�laints fran other pmpezty owners. � ' CS'?''? �.^[iivCLL ACTION: APPRC�')2 :; ,/�` DENIED RECEI�/e:i! OTI�ER --- '�..{� e. � • _... —�r----.. Mli'�T�.nc' �� . .' � a2 9 W�.�.o.�rJ AYE�'�-.ti�=nv_��..zc.a�.�.��.,, �•�.A1�1,. NO>> ' in.rx.�l.. - — l?73SL�i'P`__Mrtke� AT3ST=.I::�_ /h.��,.✓� VcRSFE;.J . ._ �Jlp,t � Origi:��? :.__ '. . .. . ro� _ ,__.�_ .. � .._ . . � � � � , QTY �[II�L STAFF REP�tT F��C,ZF]�ID1A DE N�TPE�ESf WALL OCDOBIIt 12, 1989 II. R��SII�ATI�f: Q�arter Caimiu�ities apparently has made a good faith effort to ornrply with the conflicting requinements for a privacy wall and positive drainage. The impact of the wall height is �ed by the grey block wall's bleak appearance. Direct the applicant to contact all property owner with an offer to paint the wall and install landscaping. �C" ��,�----- Phil Drell Senior PlannP,r /tn 2 :� , �� . . MEMORANDUM CITY OF PALM DESERT T0 : DAVID J . ERWIN , CITY ATTORNEY FROM : JEAN M . BENSON , MAYOR SUBJECT : NEifTiON RE . HANDICAPPED HOME ON SAN JUAN STREET DATE : November 1 , 1988 � — Attachetl is- a petition in opposition to the subject home . We have advised the signatories that this t,ype of home is licensed � through the State of CaliPornia and thac I have asked that you forwartl the pet. ition to the proper agency within the State . . ff you have any questions , please let me know . 1 ` l y � �/ U./' JEA� M . BENSON MAY R cc : City Mana9er Bruce Altman � - , � � _ � � October 21, 1988 MAYOR JEAN BENSON SUPERVISOR PATRICIA CORKY LARSON City of Palm Desert County of Riverside 73-510 Fred Waring Drive 46209 Oasis Palm Desert, Calif . 92260 _ ' . Indio, California 92201 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: We received a copy of the LEGISLATIVE DECLARATION of ZONING OF HOMES OR FACILITIES FOR MENTALLY DISORDERED� HANDICAPPED PERSONS9 OR DEPENDENT AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN - ��5115. We have studied its possible effect to our area which is strictly residence occupied by elderly, retired, and middle-aged families with children. We fear any association with the inhabitants of 44-678 San Juan Street (corner of DeAnza) with "backgrounds" unknown to us . We want to avoid bodily injury to residents in our area, and any destruction or loss of our property, and especially to our homes from any undesirable inhabitants allowed in this area . There is no PARKING available at 44-678 San Juan. There is� only a single gar- age available . This address has had cesspool problems . 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C N L E �,^�'a �' L - � � � z S x = ��a w � t v o o m � (� �� i �j � W� dd = aia�+ c �' mE y �� = 'y \ � C UZ y �'i.�. y W � N � O y O'J',� �t L C � � � pa TVQ I � 0. a�v� U � ��'a�= i j ' , �V �t ��`°1" az� °1'E '��',� d " � m~ wa '� � ooh" � �' cuo�- £�" � N - n' . tm .°'. t = � y � �:.. �,F ou�i�t � E� C ' � oa = .4..'i. �z t c " vdi " vdi �6 9 ozn3 `o c.ot- f- �ot 'm o 'm ' aa o m�+ > u • L c ti v�, a aNn x a 1°..�q � . . . � ` • • October 21, 1988 MAYOR JE.1II BENSCN SUPERVISOR PATRICIA COc2KY It1RSON Citp of Psla Desert County of Riverside 73-5I0 Fred Waring Drive 46209 Oa$is Palm Desert, Calif. 92260 Indio, California 92201 TO 5v1i0M IT MAY CONCEQN: We received a copy of the LEGIST1iTI`JE DECIARATION of ZONI�TG OF HOMEE OR FACILITISS FOR MENTALLY DISORDERED, HAPIDICAPPED PERSONS, OR DBPENDENT AND NEGI.EC"."ED CHII�DREN - #5115. F7e have etudied its poeaible effect to our area �vhich is strictly re�idence occupied by elderly, retired, and middle-aged familiea with chi2dren. We fear :3ny asaociation with the inhabitants of 44-678 San Juan Street (corner of DeAaza) with "backgrounda" un�nown to us. [de want to avoid bodily injury to residents in our area, and any destruction or loea of our property, and especially to our homes from any undesirable fnhabitanta allawed in this area . " There ia no PARKING available at 44-678 San Juan. There ia only a aingle gar- age available. This aAdreas haa had ceaepool probleme. We fee2 we are heing diecriminated in this area and that this legislation is agaiosc family life of property ownera . • �o /f . ��-u,�,�-..� 73_ SiG �e �a -cv� !''��,- K��t�, �'�'-'-� . c/�?�bo_��a(,-�� 3� . �c�,r� �` . �- �.a� . 93a6� % �- u.� �-- �,s, ¢a�.� � 9�-��.0 5�s<� L �v � O .�a�D � 'j' � ,�a;n-C��:v� ' '�� xi>:/,�.,il�= . 11 `t - G � S�� F/ca„� � ;/ ��n�=- ',(��: �f �f G.J . � O�w �Q1ZG� ' - . /7. / �. �- i 9 '7 '- P �'1 � .� '.i r7` � � - ��: i� c� %. � "I i Ir�., :.. Y.�:r_c• %�`b C��(`'iCcf '-'cL,`2C�L��n-:--nc`-�' 'J3 i/�6 dJ?v C�-,�K 9../�� CcLr,' , .,t>..��.�.r �cL, yw' :> !e `[J / // � // qq ^ � /�/ /� 1-�: c� f.�7��i'/.% //�/JL��.s9C�ir. ✓7 � /�/ i��/Ji'AN�� __ _ C.i�7 � `j� ��O% ICi' Ih i'SC'/ C'� �L_ i . �t�/ �� ; %rs'�%r o_ ,__ ?>/ic; l.;tC t%n., n.c�_� ,,, ( 2L� �.�,_,`r' Ca�._i 1 z a- --- - — - Ir�l �-�Ca,�a � �� ,�1�/,6�`_��u, cr-�-wt,��,._�1 �'6�_— j!�y, � ;� C��(.c�� _ -5� o'? o`t .C��-- �--- E-'/ `?--�• C�� % c�,c��o� � � , I�zy-�,�e Uf�F�d � ��.�U rl�-.� � l�i � y-G G � g � __ �i�r.�-�Y�vr/� . �c� .o�•r�o � �- � ��_�«,��-i�..� �� 3 ��' �� Z� i�_ ... .. . . �- .�. = :� �31 .� .n n - �S' '�';_��+ 4._C,i..�.=1___ . ��-,,..� � C,�L �� 7 `I u S-�— � h-- i�. � 3 y L ._J'y i/ : � ';: � � —/)%'✓�f t�'�'� : C`�.'vr.y�l�� ~/LI ?��i.% -'l": ._ ��.1 i.:7 ::c- i r v � J ! _ _ _ � ; _ i7 '/�- 2 _,: - c:,v. n.�o..._ ' aC,l,�-.ix.�� -i j �� - n)Z. ;� � �� '. -t , _ ` �' � �-, �� J {�yJ_ _....._�... � .'ICs._.•�:�.':a ..�� _. u..-iJ�i<:_�?. r�...]�=.-y�. ...J4l-�.�i r�w_._ .��.`_,�e.T�%.�:��'�.._..n... ..:..*.L.. .r..�:J��l+yi:__:�i. - •.,1 ' ' �� • � • • pp + 12/S/VV ' T17 WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: ' Re : 44-678 San. Juan, Palm Desert, California . . The above captioned residence was built in 1923, had 5-tiny bedrooms , one car garage, no available parking area and cesspool trouble was evident. Investigation revealed the premises was deeded by one Russell Haddock to East ' Valley Proper8ies On September 6 , 1988. Remodeling is now in progress and we are informed there will be 10 tiny bedrooms to acco�odate mentally d:c�rdered, handicapped persons, or dependenC and neglected children. We are informed that the utility statements are sent to Che County of Riverside, Riverside County Family Care, 1210 Nevada Street, Redlands, Calif . 92374, Atten- tion: Richard Rios ; that Bill Austin is the program Director at 342-5727, Indio, under County Contract; that Richard Rios is Executive Director of the Department of Mental Aealth Children ' s Clinic , Riverside . . We are unable to locate a telephone number or address for East Valley Propertie: We have studied the possible effect to our area which is strictly residence occupied by elderly, retired, and middle-aged families with children. We fear any association with the inhabitants at 44-678 San Juan, Palm Desert, with !,ack• grounds unknown to us . We want to avoid bodily injury to residents in our area and any destruction or loss of our property, and especially to our homes from any undesirable inhabitants allowed in this area . We feel we are being. discriminated in this area and that legislation under �k511' is against family life. of taxpayers and property owners . Are there no vacancies in abandoned tios.pital facilities in our State? As ta k ' on nd re ief x a ers we as our considerati a 1 . P Y Y Governor George Deukemejian Supervisor Patricia Larson Senator Robert Presley County .Board of Supervisors Senator David Roberti Mayor Jean Benson � Assemblyman Bill Bradley City Council of Palm Desert Pissembylman Willie L. Brown �ee .�/. �Ssw�.....✓ �3_g� 6 0&� ,u G�9. sy6-co.� , t S�f<- " . � 6 ' � �� G s�' ,� � a.�� C�4-�.G. 9 i. i C o J . i% � � ' •, /``� / J"( �;/S , .'!Y ��li'_ ��ti _ :,.l�l i Z/..�,i � ' , e . Si ��E�• �_ �� /� •/' � y � � �1 /' � /'(.//�, Ci% ��I'7� ��-/ %'-,S_ i �- 1 < �c --1�i'7/ �c �21..^'t /1, �.. ` n J ` �. �r,TP��.� 1�.e��a��t-- �fv� y C _ . - �,�e. 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The above cap.tioned residence was built in 1923, had 5-tiny bedrooms , one car garage, no available parking area and cesspool trouble was evident. Investigation revealed the premises was deeded by one Russell Haddock to East Valley Proper�ies On September 6 , 1988. Remodeling is now in progress and we are informed there will be 10 tiny bedrooms to acco�nodate mentally d:cordered , handicapped persons , or dependenC and neglected children. We are informed that the utility statements are sent to the County of Riverside Riverside County Family Care, 1210 Nevada 5treet, Redlands, Calif. 92374, Atten tion: Richard Rios ; that Bill Austin is the program Director at 342-5727, Indio under County Contract; that Richard Rios is Executive Director oi the Departmen of Mental Health Children ' s Clinic , Riverside . We are unable to locate a telephone number or address for East Valley Propertie. We have studied the possible effect to our area which is strictly residence occupied by elderly,. retired, and middle-aged families with children. We fear any association with the inhabitants at 44-678 San Juan, Palm Desert, with back grounds unknown to us . We want to avoid bodily injury to residents in our area , . and any destruction or loss of our property, and especially to our homes from any undesirable inhabitants allowed in this area . . We feel we are bein� discriminated in this area and that legislation under 4�511 is against family life of taxpayers and property owners . Are there no vacancies in abandoned ho,spital `facilities in our State? As taxpayers we ask your consideration and relief . Governor George Deukemejian Supervisor Patricia Larson Senator Robert Presley County . Board of Supervisors Senator David Roberti Mayor Jean Benson Assemblyman Bill Bradley City Council of Palm Desert A:ssembylman Willie L. 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C•� �ilsnn � MAYOR �� I TO: �� 0 - � � �,� � � � �� o �J�•� `�\ � YII-� I 73-510 FRED WARING ORIVE 346-0611 ' PALM DESERT,CA 92280 EXT. 310 y� —_. _. _.— • � C � _..--. �_' __.�, _ ' . !i— ( � l T^"`^ 'i `� g .:�--, ._ _ ; - , C?�� , 8'S 3a-5 a«-2z` J r�- a,v x; / '9 i '. _ � �Z-i�t, (} a ,`� F��1SY�PftS, l7a'�-88 '89 ��j �Ks�(� ;FSDERALIST �� C � V �� K/ � e�.xs� "'" � 9�2 � Go � �� " ' � s i'sn ism ' _ . .'.4.}� . j � ' r.:� � ., ' ' ' i ...'� T . . _.�k.. . . ._... . . i' � �.sy S> �� ' +._ .,,u ,��. . .�y. . �'� � . , i" r ' -�f=�. ~ � - • • `� � . � � . � � � � � � � �� ~� �� c�m�v�s�c�-�.e -�-�� ,{�4y:,��( �-�"''� (/ c. —7�— ` �+�efz-�' .C—�X c�-w� ��°�'�,,,`� ' � '� . � � �;..P ��.� � .�� , �w �. , :�� , � _ Q ,�„�o�e � d"-..n� � P .,��,�.-��-� � G��-� v � . � p �� /vs'� .r .'i� i . '.-� } ,. �.: �?, ' :��;. :.. ..r.. �"ZG`s'-." . '',y�1" �1"' ' ,.. �rt �� . 6 j • � RECEIV�D �ss ocr 5 Pf� �f 13 CITY CLERKS ii�;; ;,� October 5, 1989 The Hon. S. Roy Wilson, Mayor Cdy of Palm Desert City Hall Palm Desert, CA. 92260 Dear Mayor Wilson: I am wrding as a citizen and a member of the council's Economic Development Advisory Commitlee, because I believe ihat the council's decision on ihe proposed rezoning oi ihe Ahmanson properties in downtown Palm DeseA is of critical importance to the city's economic future. Over the past nine months or so, the EDC has reviewed the Ahmanson proposals more times ihan I can I recall, including discussions with Ahmanson representatives present, and on other occasions amongst ourselves. We have examined those proposals up, down and sideways;we have questioned, criticized and praised. And in ihe end, the EDC unanimously and enthusiastically endorsed ihe proposals in concept— including the necessary rezoning,which is their prerequisde. At our last (September) meeting,we reaff irmed ihis support, atthough neither Ahmanson nor city staif requested that we do so. The purpose ot this letter is to tell you why we feel so strongly. And although I speak only tor myseli, I believe that my EDC colleagues would agree with these words. As I see it, the main issues—bolh positive and negative—are as follows: 7. A "master development": Given the mixed bag of land parcels, a master developer is immensety useful, because he cannot ignore some parcels in order to concenirate on the prime ones: the city won'tlet him. In this case, Ahmanson owns most of the remaining undeveloped sites in the city's core area—and is proposing to develop them all as a package, carefully coordinated every step o1 the way with staff and others (including the EDC, which has Two councilmembers, among olhers, always present). So the�e is nothing backstarrs'here, and no surprises. Even Ahmanson might have chosen piecemeal development, but they didnY. The Sun Lodge Colony site, (or example—vital to EI Paseo's long-term stability as an up-market retail street—would probably never justity development on its own in anything like the 'anchor configuration' Ahmanson plans. This is a tremendous advantage to the city,which it is awfully easy to take tor granted. In addition, Ahmanson is one o(the tew developers around without tinancing problems. So you know that you wiU get what you approve! How often does ihat happen? 2. The h/llsldes: What a blessing to avoid the explosive issue of hillside development—53 acres (if memory serves) dedicated to natural preservation. And so ihe single greatest environmental question in the whole development is resolved without an argument. We shouldn't just take this for granted! 3. Rezoning the west end parcel from "resort commercial"to "commercial": We've had resort commercial zoning on ihat property for years, and it doesn'1 work The kinds oi hotets we want as a city, don'1 wish to go ihere. Budget hotels might be interested, but Palm Desert (I hope) is not interested in them —not downtown, at least, unless as a city we want to tollow in ihe path of Palm Springs. It's not a good place to build residences ot any sort. Which leaves commercial zoning as ihe only viabie option, especially as part ot a master plan. .: � � . � 4. Preemptlon o/a new reglonal center outslde Palm Desert : This is a crucial point, heavily influencing ihe EDC. In cooperation with the Town Center and the city, the Ahmanson west end site could contain rivo or three major retailers (e.g., 8roadway, Mervyn's, Sears)whose presence here would foreclose any realistic chance for a second valley regional center for the next 10- 20 years. Such a center will be built (pro6ably in Rancho,Mirage at Bob Hope and Ramon), almost certainly within the next several years, unless we actively pursue a preemption policy. There is no doubt whatsoever that a second mid valley regional cerr[erwould profoundly attect Palm Desert's downtown retail establishmerit (inciuding both the Town Center and EI Paseo)for ihe worse. And the whole retail ihrust of the city would shift(rom one of growth to one of maintenance! Our city is no more immune to the illness of economic decline ihan was Palm Springs —and once that process begins, it is very dif(icull (and very expensive) to reverse, and often cannot be done a[all. 5. Hwy 111 traHlc, Including a new signal llght: The EDC probably questioned ihis aspect ot Ahmanson's plan more than any other, because it is ihe single undeniably negative ieature of ihe whole projec[. It was in response to the likety 1raHic impad of the proposal that the EDC created a 'people mover" subcommittee to investigate ways to reduce that impact via alternative methods. I understand that this subcommittee, and their jointly funded consultant, are making real progress on ihis matter. This is both a creative and good faith efforl to mitigate negative tral(ic impact, and I hope the council will not ignore it. Proponents can argue, o(course, thai even without the projed, traftic will increase;or that a new regional center in an adjacent city will result in more highway trattic driving through ihe city, rather than to it to shop. But (speaking personally) what swayed me was a question of priorities. I believe that today the art ol local government largely turns on the balancing ol economic prosperity with environmenta!preservation. Our citizens'quality oi li(e depends on both. If you sacrifice prosperily—of individuals and of cily government itself—you lose the(inancial options that allow you to make choices in the first place. In this case, I think it is better to accept a marginal increase in highway iraffic than it is to lose a project by a responsible developer, which does more for both ihe environment and economic viability than any likely altemative. That is what I mean by 'priorities': The proposed new traffic signal seems to me ot almost minor significance. At(irst I was opposed to it, but I now am convinced that ihe intemal circulation ot the wesi end project won't work withoui it, particu- larly 'rf ihe council decides (as it surely will) against a Painters' Path bridge. As for its impact on Hwy t i i trattic, I can't see that one more traflic signal will complicate what has, in any case, long since ceased to be a high speed highway. It strikes me that the project without the light (even if it were feasible) would probably snarl highway traffic to a far worse degree. But is one more signal light, added to so many on Hxry 111, really all ihat crilical? If so, why? Isn't ihe alternative oi no project—and that is the altemative—far more harmful to our citizens' interests? We can'1 lose our sense ot proportion. ............................................................... There are other issues involved in this complex proposal, but these are the ones that I feel most deeply about. Thank you tor your patience in ploughing ihrough ihis rather wordy letter. Respecifully yours: �Gf.l.�c. �12f$ � Hank tokes 74-140 EI Paseo,N471 Palm Desert, CA. 92260 cc: City Council City Manager , M � 6� D;ctributed • Ta �� Council �?�CEI`JED October 6 , 1989 ,8i ; � �� [�(� �} 16 CI . . G��ftiCS G��ICE City Council . City of Palm Desert _ Palm Desert City Hall Palm Desert, CA 92260 Re: Bike Path on Monterey Avenue Gentlemen: I am a homeowner at Monterey Country Club and my home is on the perimeter of the project next to Monterey Avenue. If the information I have been given is correct , the pro- posed bike path will drastically affect my condominium. The sound barrier afforded by the trees and shrubbery outside the perimeter wall is an absolute necessity. Not only would the removal of those trees and shrubbery affect the day to day lives of those of us who live on Don Miguel , but it undoubtedly would lower the property value of the homes on that street. Being on a perimeter wall even with the sound barrier makes it more difficult to sell condominiums, but without the sound barrier, it would make them even more unattractive. Accordingly, 2 am vehemently opposed to the proposed bike path. Very truly yours , �� J p � o /�,)c..�_. � Gloria G. De Long 172 Don Miguel Palm Desert, CA 92260 cc: MCC HOA � t �� . �Il/�/�'-��j 't.-;.;'r�' .; • � 3'1fI��J'��\� • , ,l.�.ky�. i�� . � :i �y�1`f.�:��p . 1� � . �'+� `�� '�� . �. ; �� -�� , C�dc� o0e�wbc��90 D�Qo, G3c�a0�o� ,.:` ..�...,. ; ' � ; �%�i� sjy, �� ., ,�� 73-�70 EI Paseo, Sul4e N :�;; : .; �rw� Palm Deser4, CA 42260-4067 fi;�� (69� 3�63403 . ; �, I J ;��` , y R;rErV�i� i . r. . 8 SEP 7 R , �! �, , � c 9 i� , � . � . . r �-Ekr�s � -.:'`` y Michael Gale September 5 , . 1989 Shelia R. Gilligan, City Clerk City of Palm Desert Palm Desert, CA 92260 RE: Case Nos. C/Z 89-13 � PP 89-19� PM 25018 Dear Sheila:.= We are property owners of a hbme which borders the property described in the above case numbers. Our property is APN 625-082-003 and is known as 74-047 San Marino Circle (highlited on the enclosed map) . We support the Oliphant/Lizza proposal to change the zoning from R-1 & R-3 to O.P. We further request that our property be considered for the same zoning change. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, y /�� ' Gale E. Zahn, RI � CRS M ' chael C. Hilge erg � GRI CRB � • ' .�Y•I� �`��: � • � ! 1'„�'u' _ . � ��j/fi � :1�;( ' �$��" OO � �+� �S��IP�o " 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 Auausr 2H. Iyb9 CITY OF PALM OESERT , IEGAL NOTICE -- - --- -- . - CASE-NOS. -- C/Z 89-:3.—PF-8S=19,—rn 25Di8 - - -- ----- NOTICE IS HEREBY Gi4EN that a public hearing will be held before the Falm Desert C�ty Counc� l to consider a request by OLIPNANT/LIZZA for approval of a negat � ve tleciaration of environmental impact, change of zone from R-3 (multifamily residentia� ) and R- 1 (single-family residenrial ) to O.P. (office . professional ) , and a precise plan and parcel map for a a0.000 square foot office/retail canplex at the northeast corner of Highway III/Portola avenue antl Alessantlro/Portola Avenue. APN 625-080-001 and 002 APN 625-080 to 010 antl 003 i2�—_. 11AT D[ ANZA WAT �� f S N � �s� i � W � R � � t SAN ` 1 _ O J ' R 1 r �' SAN YA�IMO NAI' �i . � O A/ � 4 .� s � r 7 ��7 l 1 � � K URCI( � o r h � = m • . e i � �: z>•sr::;�:::: � � � 3 �: :•.;! u <. �.� .�:. : ' < •:�`5r~,r'•'�?�� . � � :�'�.`.' �:;`.J:;�::. � Cr � 1{`li1'��.:' r.�■ ouu� o.n[ i � AY � � � oHIGHWAY 111 v V � • � y � 7 ' = 8.P. � C— � ` � , � < � — EL PASEO —� � 7 u � � v W .. ., � — 1 ' � 9 < � ., �3 �� ' P � . . . .... . _ SA10 public hearing will be heltl on Thurstlay. September !4. 1989. at 7:00 o.m. in the Council Chamber at the Palm Deserr. Civic Center. 73-510 Frea warino Drive. Palm Oesert. California. at whir_h time antl place all interestetl Persons are invitetl to attentl antl be heard. If you challenge the proposed actions in courr, you may be limited tp raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice. or in written COr�BSPO�dEnrE �BI iv2r@d t0 thE plenni�g COfR1�i5SiOn (OI' Clty COUnCi l ) dC. Or I prior to, the publiC hearing. PUBl15H: Uesert Post SHEI�A R. GILIIGAN, City Clerk September 1 , i989 City of Palm Desert. California � � <- !- C�a�� o� pa�� o 0 0 � 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT,CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHON E(619)346-0611 Septembe 29 , 1989 Mr. Robert S. Coldren Hart, King & Coldren A Professional Law Corporation P. O. Box 2507 Santa Ana, California 92707-0507 Mr. Charles A. Prawdzik, Attorney _ 75-780 Temple Lane Palm Desert, California 92260 Mr. Richard Elias Leasco Specialty Services 725 Brea Canyon Road, Suite 6 Walnut Creek, California 91789 Gentlemen: Subject: Petition for Hardship Rent Increase - Palm Desert Mobile Estates The filing date of Rick Erwood' s findings and recommendations in the subject petition was September 19th; fifteen days from that date is October 4th. in my September 20th letter to you I indicated that the aforementioned findings and recommendations shall become final unless a petition to review is filed by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 1989. I apologize for this error and hope it does not cause you any inconvenience. If it does, please let me know. �Since;ely, SHEILA R./ GILLIGAN CITY CLERK/PUSLIC INFORMATION OFFICER SRG/sj cc: Richard A. Erwood, Hearing Of£icer Doug Phillips, Deputy City Attorney • • �;-� G RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT M E M O �!}� - lJ / T0: CAPTAIN LEWI5 DATE: SEPTEMHER 19� 1989 �� FROM; LT. CONRO csa''� � RE: UFF ROAD VEHICLES In .lune I was made aware ❑f a complaint of off road vehicles creating a nuisance around the Mo6ile Home Park an Portola at the Whitewater wash. A memo was put out to patrol personnel requesting patrol and enforcement action on violators. Since .7une I have made peripdic checks with supervisors reference the problem. They advised their personnel have checked the area when time allowed 6ut have not located any violators. No citations were issued. A reminder memo will he put out to patrol personnel to continue period checks of the area. .- . _ b1 � �= � San•iper Owners Associati• ``� PALM DESERT. CALIFORNIA 92280 September 27, 1989 Councilman Richard S. Kelly 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm ➢esert, CalSfornia 92260 Dear Dick, I represent 306 oxners o£ homes bordering E1 Paseo across from the Palms to Pines shopping center. We do not object to the current plans as described to me by Mr. Phillip Drell for amending the Redevelopment Plan for Pro3ect Area No. 1 as they apply to that parcel bounded by Highxay lil, E1 Paseo, Painters Path and the flood control channel. Mr. Drell concurs that there xill be an increase in traffic as the result of developing the parcel referred to above, especially if a bridge is built across the flood control channel for Painters Path. This Wi11= � aggrevate a situation=xhere�=tzaf-fic- nox- t�ses E1 Paseo between HighKay lil }� � and-Highwap 74=as a=short cut'to=Highx�y-74-to ayois_sSgnal lights on � ___ _ - - — - -- - -- Highx�y_ 111-_ at- Plaza=-Way-and;at Highxay 74 � Monterey.- JThis ' short eut" ------ --- .. -- - �---- --- — - use of E1 Paseo has resulted in excessive speeding, tires schreeching through the stop si.gn at E1 Paseo and Plaza W�y, and even driving right through that stop sign wlthout sloxing. Heavy trucks are a particular hazard and nuisance. Thus xe now have, with current levels of traffic, a hazard and a noise level problem uhich xill be aggrevated by the Ahman- son development. On behal£ of Sandpiper Oxners Association, I submit for the City's consideration the folloxing proposals: 1� Reduce the posted speed limit on E1 Paseo xest of Highx�y �4 from 3$ MPH to 25 I9PH to conform to the limit on E1 Paseo east of High- x� 7�_ 2) Install a blinking warning light on the eastbound side of E1 Paseo approximatelv 100 feet (or appxropriate distance) xest of Plaza Way to eliminate panic stops and driving through the stop sign without stopping. � -� 3) q Post a xeight limit on this portion of E1 Paseo to keep heavy trucks off this part�y residential area street, recognizing that provision F ' • • Councilman Richard S. Kel�y September 2�, 1989 Page 2. must be made for trudce serving Palms to Pines West buainesses to eait onto HigMray ill after delivering to their customers. I xould appreclate your presenting our problems and proposed solutions for oonsideration by the Redevelopment Agencq on behalf of my 906 homeoxners. Yours tru�y. �� Clinton E. Kelley, President cc� Board Members J & N Management Co. _.�s �uu �� : �� i ■ �1 / /'��I � .C� � �� " ii/ 71191 11� �3 �� r �� I��t��A 1�� :��. �,��, .�. u n.� � .. �� `■°1 `•• f�� le� ■ ..s� I r � w�\��11 ��//' ��I rr / ' � 1�� un �. �� Gf{0 r�� :�••�� - _�� t � �� 1■ �� •• ,� •�1 � �— � • � ii 111�� '. i 1�� . . � 1� '�' �� ..r.�� ..�. - e 1�,i ►,,;i. - � � �' j � • � -..�....� �...� C� �� _ �1��►. �� _ � � • '� E � '" ��►�� _ �� .��: ••,,,,, � _— e.. :. .. �. :. * C- � ��'•;��i�jr�B . ■� ■�� .� C �� i _ !�I►i,• ' � :� ; ■ �� m . _ •• 11 �- � I .. E�r i� �:�� e��i::!:�im €c. ■ C� � G� �i ... 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F g�s�r �. . - �� a�._ v�� . :.•'s-• •, „' .■.�:�yri.fir�� •�� . .. .� . �■ .. .� . � �y', � �!'� � .� _ , � � � � I _ r ':� : • — �� o r I D�a4ribu¢etl �o City Council d I�l S ��E�vt� '8� OCT ].1 Af1 11 u2 Ci7Y CL�RK� U��ICE October 6 , 1989 Palm Desert City Council 73510 Fred Waring Palm Desert , CA 92260 Dear Council Members, It was recently brought to my attention that the Council is considering a bike path on Monterey A�enue between Magnesia Falls and the North Gate of Manterey Country Club. As my home is immediately adjacent to the wall along Monterey A�enue on Don Miguel Circle , I am �ery concerned that the impact will have a deleterious e44ect on my property . I am in favor of any healthful endeavor as I am quite acti �e in many sports. Howe�er � I understand that the oleanders which assist in creating a traffic sound buffer for Monterey vehicles will ha�e to be removed in order to accomplish the construction of such a path . Currentty, I am trying to de� ise ways of blocking off more noise at my home so that we are not disturbed when trying to sleep . To remo�e any shrubberY that helps ta mitigate the current loud noise le�el would he a disaster . As traffic along Monterey is constantly increasing, this would render a sever economic and aesthetic blow to my property and would result in a loss of the quiet enjoyment of my home to mYself and to all of my neighbors . Hopefully your job is to create a nice en� ironment for your constituents not to ruin it . Thank you for seriously considering the negati �e en� ironmental impact that this project would ha�e on concerned residents of your City. Thank you , � ames and Ga�es 188 Don Miguel Circle I Palm Desert , CA 92260 17-640 Corkill Road, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 (619)329-6161 � • �� _ �. "'� HM5 , , Since I955 ��,r �i R E',,_ �8a SEP � ', Pf�i 2 30 September 14 , 1989 CITY CL�-;��'�� . r =l�c D9r. Roy t�lilson, Mayor City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred �iJaring Drive Palm Desert, CP. 92260 IDear Roy: I received your response to my earlier letter and I appreciate the time and effort to ans�ver some of my concerns � I have no further questions but I do have a few cor.iments on T••7ayne Ramsey ' s memo. In spite of his attempt to justify licensina and reasons thereof, lets face the real fact , Licensing is purely a means of revenue for the city. The licensee receives absolutely no benefits nor services from the city. As for the city keeoing track of who owns what, the real property record is available from the county or from any title company without charge . The last paranraph of his memo refers to people involved in real estate being against any form of taxation and government regulations . bir. Ramsey is not familiar with the real estate industry . As a self employed person for over forty years , as most people in real estate are so involved, 2 have to be concerned about what is done by governriental agencies that are detrimental to our efforts . I am not against taxation and regulation, if it is for the good of an industry or individuals business . Our business is regulated by the State Department of Real �state , which I feel is necessary. I do resent excessive regulation by anybody and 2 believe the licensing of individual property owners to lease their own properties is so excessive. D1r. Ramsey' s nemo , F�hile offering some reasons , does not address the real reason behind the ordinance and that is an , easy income source for the city, who is the only beneficiary. Thanks for your consideration and i feel better for being able to get this off my chest . Sincerely yours, (; t��' �`� /f J� ' D 6 . Driskel , P.ealtor Assoc. ' � . Xl 74133 EI Paseo, Suite J • Palm Desert, CA 92260 • (619) 340•1911 ❑ 1051 South Palm Canyon Dr. • Palm Springs, CA 92264 • (619) 323•1 B01 p��a� ❑ 82-500 Highway 111, Suite 8 • Indio, CA 92201 • (619) 342•6633 A Divislon ol HMS PropeAie; Inc. b�� .:� . : � , ��f' OO � �'��Tl Tr�-f.� ��IP�ri 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE.PALM DESEAT,CALIFORNIA 9226� oFFICE OF THE TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 MAYOR October ! 0 , 1989 Mr . Geurge Fox . Developer Fox Canyon 7365 North Greenview Avenue rhica9o . 111inois 60626 D�ar George : Tharik you fnr yoi�t' OCtUbet' S , 1989 , ler. ter . I have tak?n the liberty of passing iT aiong to the CiTy Counci I since final action on this matt.er is yet to be taken . S i n r e r e l_y_,_ i S: f�OY WILSON MAYOR SRW :mpf I cc : City Council (: i ty Mana�3er Planning Department �.. . - : • ��,t, 1 V��H i: , ; (� �� {�A -.� �. _" A�� iy �� ' ��EfVE.7 '8� UCi IfJ Rr7 9 14 I/j�� CITY CLERKS G�;;�V / Palm Desert. California 92260 October 5, 1989 Mr. S . Roy Wilson, Meyor City of Palm Desert City Hall ' 73-510 Fred Wering Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 Dear Roy : The recent vote which effectively terminated the possible construction of a bridge linking east Painters Path and West Painters Path across the storm channel was e great disappointment . Fox Canyon represents 58 potential homeowners and speaking for the whole I wish to express my opinion on the proposed bridge . First, I believe that the bridge is an absolute necessity for the growth of the city in a proper and logical manner. At the present time the interdiction of Painters Path by the storm channel has no bearing on the city or its local citizens but once a major commercial development ensues and 58 Foa Canyon families and their houaeholds are traveling the entry to Painters Path, there will be a need for e direct access to E1 Paseo and the city. Second, in a few years I can promise tbat a petition to erect a bridge vil l be presented to the city by the Foa Canyon Homeowners Association in conjuction with the commercial tenants of the structures to be erected by the Ahmanson group. At that point the city will have to evaluate the situation end if the City Council at that time responds to the needs of the residents it would have to assess and of course the Sandpiper residents will be subject to such an assessment. By sheer weight of numbers I would eapect that the city would be hard pressed to deny such a request for a bridge. . Developmeni Office: 7366 North Greenview Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60626 (312)4653634 i . ` � � Pege Two October 5 , 1989 This area is just too important to be denied such an improvement srhich would allow not only daily travel but serve the needs of all emergency vehicles to what will be a major commercial and residential neighborhood. Let us do it now when not only will the costs will be borne by the Ahmanaon group but at a time that a small park may be dedicated to shield the Sandpipers from any additional traffic. Once that property is developed no such public park will be possible. It would be to the Sandpipers best interest to acknowledge these facts now and prevent future assessment to their people. Sincerely ours, ��_.. G. G r e Fox, Developer Fos on GGF/sz ; . 1 • C .=TY COUNCIL ACTLON: _.. ' D�:,I^:IF.D _� _�i'�i.•`��.� _.�T- . - _dr.f'::..'.��C�i_l ___ _'—"_ �' ;•.�:.:.:._._'_�-- e'IE li;,—;��'__".L,..,'. . __ _ _ � .,/ /,/ AY'�a��,- �j-�4-}`""/�C/ � May 11, 1989 ATJ°::,� e � � - G%cL!{��"'" p,S6�LN`1"--- -/^y"�� ---- I F��s�t L'; .�rd: �/Ud�,� CITY OF PALM DESERT t]EA7.PTEJ �1 �__ (' '"`/�_ ....._—,--- priyinal on f�..-.- c.1-'-:` '--�i' Clerk s Off Attn: City Council Members Re: Southeast corner of Mesa View and State Highway 74 Gentlemen: A copy of Chapter 25 . 54 ( SP SCENIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT) is attached. The purpose of my appearance today relates to the manner in which the above referred property has been developed . i It appears that this Urdinance may have been violated as to the Paragraph 25 . 54 . 030 , which lists six development standards . Two of the standards , "A. Preservation of scenic vistas" and "D . 9uilding heights" , particularly concern me. The Urdinance states that "the design review board shall be concerned with at least these standards" . My purpose in this presentation is not to suggest that the project be stopped. It is too late for that, but you, as the City Council, might review the history of this development, including the "pad certifications" mentioned in the letter from the City dated 8/31/88 . 7'his is the only development on the alluvial plain to be approved with disregard for adjacent properties , as far as I can determine. The dwellings on Sageflower in Indian Hills have not only lost their "scenic vistas" but their view is of the windows of the house on the southerly pad. Now, a mention of the current problem. A sunken tennis court is not difficult to arrange if the surrounding land is raised high enough. The tennis court exists . Another owner of an Indian Hills condo has informed me that there has been a request made to the Planning Commission by the developer for lights to surround the tennis court . To refer back to 25 . 54 . 030 , the sixth standard is "F. Mitigation of excessive noise impacts . " There are at least six private patios on the perimeter properties of Indian Hills which would cease to be enjoyable in the evening if lighting is , permitted for the tennis court on adjacent property. We chose perimeter lots in order to enjoy quiet and privacy. I strongly iecommend that the request for a lighted tennis court on that property be denied. Sincerely, � Marger Har nett P. O. Box 2564 ( 48-624 Moon Terrace, Indian Hills ) Palm Desert, CA 92261 � 25. 54 . 010--25 . 54 . 040 L- . y . I . • Chapter 25 . 54 SP SCENIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT Sections : 25 .54 .010 Purpose . 25 .54 .020 Permitted and conditional uses . 25 .54 .030 Development standards . 25.54 .040 Specific standards . 25 . 54 .010 Pur ose . It is the purpose of the scenic preservation over ay to desiqnate those scenic corridors whieh have a special aesthetic quality and to provide the opportunity for special standards for development in these areas to protect that quality . (Ord. 97 §1 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A 525 .31-1) . 25 . 54 .020 Permitted and conditional uses . Any per- mitte or con itiona use which is a lowed within the base district shall be allowed; provided, that it shall first be reviewed and approved by the design review board and/or planning commission which shall have taken specific notice of the fact that such development is within a scenic corridor as noted within the city 's qeneral plan. (Ord . 97 §1 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A g25 . 31-2) . 25 . 54 .030 Develo ment standards . The development stan- dards o the underlying base istrict, in addition to any conditions which may be required by the desiqn review board , shall apply. The design review board shall be concerned with at least the followinq : A. Preservation of scenic vistas ; 8 . Setbacks; , C . Landscapinq; D. Huilding heiqhts ; , E. Signs; F. Mitigation of excessive noise impacts . (Or3 . 97 S1 (part) , 1975 : Exhihit A §25 .31-3) . 25. 54 .040 S ecific standards . All SP designations added to t e R2 an R3 residentia districts on the zoning map shall be limited to one story , with the maximum height determined by the line of sight criteria . (Ord . 97 §1 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A 525 . 31-4) . 375 (Palm Desert 8/87) _ _.___.... , �:—�.,�.��:,.,.n,. .., ......__._... . . _- ► r . • ' �; -- �;. �'�:;��, %`: C�o��J Of� p�� t� D�r�� 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT,CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE(619)346-0611 August 31 , 1988 Ms. Margery B. Hartnett P. 0. Box 2564 Palm Desert, CA 92261 Dear Ms. Hartnett: , This letter is in response to your cortments and concerns expressed at the City of Palm Desert's Planning Commissio� Meeting of August l6, L988, as well as your letter dated August 25, 1988, addressed to that same body. First of all , let me apologize for the apparent delay in responding to your questions and concerns. Due to staff shortages (vacations) and the recent storm sftuations, our response to certain issues has been less than desirable. The proJect in question was approved by the Palm Desert Planning Commission on November 4, 1986, by Resolution No. II90. On December l6, 1986, a Clty of Palm Oesert Stockpile Permit was issued to the property owners. This permit allowed the importing of fill material In anticipation of a grading operation. � The site grading plan was first submitted to the Public Works Department on August 11 , 1987. Based upon our review of the proposed slte grading plan, the project engineer was directed to reduce the proposed building pad elevations by one foot, as well as correct a number of additional design deficiencles. After a serles of plan check/correction exchanges betaeen the city and the proJect englneer, the grading plan was approved by the City Engineer on October l , 1987. A City of Palm Desert Grading Permit was issued on October 2, 1987. In December of 1987. members of my staff, responding to concerns of adjacent property owners, inspected the property to determine if tfie gradtng operation was in accordance wlth the approved proJect plans. That inspectio� revealed that Pad Number 2 was approximately two feet htgher than approved. However, since the required pad helght certification indicating that the grading was complete had not been provided to the city by the proJect engineers and since the grading operation was ongoing, no action was undertaken to request lowering of the pad elevatlon. Although there is substantial Work being undertaken at the project s1te, the pad certifications for the building pads have not been provided by the proJect englneer. Once the proJect reaches the polnt Nhere they wish to pour concrete for the structure foundatlons, no further activity wtll be permitted unless the requlred pad certifications are submitted to, and approved by, the Publlc Works Department. In anticipation of that event occurring in the very near future, as well as your concerns, members of my staff visited the proJect site today to � . � � � Ms. Margery B. Hartnett Page 2 August 31 , 1988 determine the current buildtng pad elevations as they relate to the approved grading plans. The results of that ffeld check indicate that the actual butlding pad elevations for Pad Nos. 2 and 3 are Within acceptable tolerances (t 0. 1 feet) of the approved elevations. The field elevatlons for Pad Nos. I and 4 (the most northerly and southerly pads) could not be determinetl since the grading for these pads is st111 underway. 1 hope that I have been able to address most of your concerns. [f you wish to meet with me to discuss this issue further, please feel free to contact me or my secretary to set up an appointment. Very ly yours, �� ,��-�- R CHARD J FOLKERS, P.E. ASSISTANT ITY MANAGER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR � , RJF:JSG/ms cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council Bruce Altman, Ctty Manager , Palm Desert P1anMng Cam�ission ' � • May 21, 1989 To: Yalm Uescrt City Council Palm DEsert, l;alif . �From: Conccrned l�or�co�aners , Indian Hills Condominiums r;ighway 74 and Portola i�ve, i ; Palm De:sEr.t , Calif . �Subjcct : Proposed night-lighting of tenni.s court, Mr.caVic.�a Homes , Highway 74 and hiesa ViEw, Falm Des�.rt Wc , thc undersignr-.d homeo�aners ��ish to Express our dcep con- cern�� an�l disapnroval of the requEst for night ].ighting at thE YennfrG court adjoining our property . Such lighting �aould bc a ' grrat annoyance to people: in our project and would most ccrtainly be a dcstructive nuisancE in our bcautiful de:sErt E.nvironment . Please consi�er the ��ishcs of our conc�.rncd homeowners and �lo not allow the ni.ght lighting to bc approvEd . Signcd : ( ooiGn��L� - 72580 �ioonridge. Lane. , Falm Ucse,rt �,� (X.l�/1.!/IL�/ �i �'c�c{/C/ , II �D IY II } 7�s�7 ,�� -�� 3, 6�� . ,�, ,�..e,� ��y�vz-y�� ` ' ��a �� '' r 5, �, , � . y� y9� �� -�� q s'� � �.� 7, �� Z . s�sd � �!�-� g �,�� - � �� , � G�, /��,�,, y� �� 3 �� ;�� . . . , . „ io � f ��— . ��. � �C�.�-.-�.� �. c.�. �--.�- 72-�� ,� ,.� �,� �{ ��, ��air��rh.�f��e� ,, „ „ �� G�%��-e-c„�J �-�� •�a-4 i o �, �, ,� ry• ; .�� ,� "7a - �f� 7 �� C��. � � � i�� , ; �,lJ � 7 � -� �o a� l� � ; �G.�- �.-�-=-�=-- J� �r �7 � ,�, , `{�6�3 � . C�� 8, T� �� ,�'�� rq, , G��t,�P( �.��-u�--- L/ g-�3 C� ��,.e�� o �t%��-�-�'-' � ��3� �� , i `� . �'/,,�.,-�� ,��. I �� , , ' � �z y 7 �--,� �z, �.� - ��'' '� �- ��7 �?-��, iG� � . �� ( G��/-2L� �3 � �(Sys� S,.,,,.y S'� �,..-,,� L2� a`f �' �"1�li Sc>.g�e,�� l�-, ��v�R aZ�� ,(�.r� �. „U " 2� j `,�E�� 9�S� '�rJ�.r,u-c�-m�-1' �"�,-� /�-�-�'_ l/ �r/e"v 'Z� /17s�� %ff6Gy /y's��i��c. . �� .�.:., � � • � i (rom the desk of� m(}�'�� Neil McElrath �`' �`> 45-151 San Luis Rey � Palm Dese�t, CA 92260 �!D ��C� 619-340-9229 �� o Mayor Benson: �C T attended the meeting last night regarding the plan for E1 Paseo. 2 had hoped by now ' a plan tivould have been presented that coould be meaningf'ul to all. My irnpression was that no progress at all had been made since the meeting in August. They continue to shovr , slides and pictures of other places v�hich v�as fine as a nreliminary but I would think by now someone �vould have taken these ideas and applied them to E1 Paseo and done a rendering for the merchants and ov�ners of E1 Paseo and to those of the city hall that are involved. If this were done a realistic presentation could be made , refi.ned and a decision made to go foreviard this plan. Regarding President�s Plaza I & II� in my opin- ion it is shameful the vuay these areas have been neglected. The lots asohalt is cracked and weary looking; the striping is faded; the ' trees are uneven and unhealthy; the �}owers are non existent and no�r we have reached a point where the employees take up 900 of the spaces ' Monday through Friday. This is not a problem during July-August-September but from then on we have limited parking for customers . Wh•�t can ive do to encourage the planners to move foreward so that in our lifetime these . plans for E1 Paseo can be realized? Personal regards , 2- -88 3.^! a '�i Ska3�� A11� S; T Wd 9T 413� 88. _ �� • ,� � -�, _ �i' �,8-�e�`� Pt1LM DESERT CITY COUI�CIL PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA � � � 64E, the undersigned residents of PALM DESERT MOBILE ESTATES request that the hlayor and City Council of Palm Desert consider our great concern over someone getting killed entering or leaving our Park. lde have witnessed crashes as your Police Department can verify, plus many very close calls. bJe are asking you to visit our Park at 43101 North Portola and share our concern when you attempt to enter or leave the Park due to not being able to see approaching traffic. Let the Council not wait until someone is killed or maimed for life and thtln have to live with regret for their lack of action. NAAIE SPACE N0. �/�.� �-�� r �� iz �/�d� ��2c�� . � a� � � ) �> / � �3 � ��,_...� ,� �� D - �� g- -�� G��, ��- �i�`�'' �� r � Z � # �� , .c:��'-�� -c� �i��i�-� � l�. 7 e��-�i �/�� Y�� /y� �� i,�-- tf y9 �,�-� �. ��-K. � �� U� , • � . , U � �� `� �� ,�, ,�� , �-�— J�� 3� � ��_ _ , � � �� . �� -� Q� �� - _ . � � �, . ;� ��r�c�s�� . � � � ��.� 9 � / ��- � ,-- . `� � U�� " � � �� `�w,,��e•,, �ti�P� 1 r - iy �z.e�.�, �j� � �' C'.�naA.Qe� �- �Q�„n,� -_ 2 3 ! G;� `�'�6�� ., � 7�' � �-�� L � �/ � �'� . NAMES BELOW a • ��Q� � ��1�� # �7 i��ii � �1j ' �..�e �� . 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" .,_ �� /// I �, D�� (�� .� d)/l� �` �� :'lJ - /f • • � ��'a� �� T�.iLTI rrsrr� ��O�IP'�o 73-510 FRED WARVNG DRIVE.PALM DESERT,CALIFORNIA 92280 TELEPHONE (819) 346-0811 October 16, 1985 California Canadian �/26-1750 East Arenas Road Palm Springs, CA 92262 To All Retwning Canadian Residenu and Visitors: It was with genuine pleasure that I accepted this opportunity to welcome our returning Canadian residents and visitors. We at the City of Palm Desert hope your summer was as nice as ours, and i say that sincerely. Moderate heat, balmy breezes, and clear skies were present for a majority of our usually hot and humid months. As you return to Palm Desert, you'll probably notice that we haven't been idle. You'll see projects were completed, projects are now underway, and there's more to be started in the next few months. Fred V/aring Drive and Monierey Avenue were finished as was tfie Portola Avenue storm drain. Both roads are now much nicer and more functional. Many of our residential streets will see the installation of curbs and gutters starting the end of this month. January will bring the start of ou� most important drainage and flood controi project, that of the installation of a drainage pipe beneath Portola Avenue from Grapevine all the way North of the Whitewater Channel. While our Public Works Department is going to great lengths to keep the inconvenience to a minimum, there is just no way the Qroject can be completed without some. Construction is expected to last between 12 and 15 months, and at times it will be necessary to close certain parts of the street for portions of a day. We ask for your patience and cooperation during this time as each of us will benefit from the badly-needed flood protection rwt to mention a more attractive street. ' I� �� The good news is that the shopping has never been better (watch for new construction of Robinson's at the Town Center), eating out is more fun with al! the new restaurants opening, there's more to do (look for the addition of three more movie theatres at the Town Center), our weather is absolutely gorgeous, and iYs really a nice place to hang your hat. tet me also extend to each of you an invitation to drop by the Civic Center the second and fourth Tuesday of each month when Ehe City Council hosu a kaffeeklatsch. It's a good time to meet you informally and share a cup of coffee and some casual conversation. While you're here, we'll gladly show you your Civic Center as well as the many historical photos on display in its lobbies. Again, welcome back. It's great to have you and to share with you what we feel vIll be a progressive and prospe�ous year for our city. Sincerely, /� ��,,�� WALTER H. SNYDER MAYOR WHS:Icw / • • y January 4, 1986 Palm Desert City Council Mr. Mayor and Council Members Since Portola Avenue was opened across the Whitewater Channel, there have been a number of accidents near the entrance to Palm Desert Mobile Estates. These have been due to the fact that cars at this point have not been able to see approaching traffic either way because of vision being obstructed by the "crown on the hill. " In fact, in 1983 a Highway Patrol car was involved in a collision at this point for the same reason: not able to see approaching traf£ic. The latest collision was approximately November, 1985, with other accidents in between the dates of 1983 - November, 1985. ' Also at the time the patrol officer was investigating the last . collision, he was torced to move quickly .out of the street to avoid Ibeing struck by other moving traffic which could not see the officer because of the "blind area. " In view of the announcement of the work proposed for the Drainage and Flood Control Project in a letter by the then Palm Desert Mayor, Mr. Walter H. Snyder, October 16, 1985: Namely, "That of the installation of a drainage pipe beneath Portola Avenue from Grapevine all the way North of the Whitewater Channel. " Therefore: while that work is being done on the road, this suggestion for consideration of the removal of the "blind causing crown, " to prevent future accidents, or by any other means as the Public Works Department may see fit, is respectfully submitted. Concerned residents of PALM DESERT MOBILE ESTATES 93101 North Portola , 91 Palm Desert, California �P. S. : 6Je await a reply re your considered course of action. C.R. P.D.M. E. ,�: CO�i'�'11 h � J-o i�� R � • ' t , yI/, _, � / C�.r a .'. .VY�'1�i'Wd� � -CI�dhAe � . _ F. , . . 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N � � � >°,� +� o m °' o � `� � � � '� °' -,.�t � '� S);b�l'J ��1'J � }.. � � .� • N .� ,� � � - - La, b � � � r o � o � � � � �� ° � � 1,4, T.Z Wl� s ��r � a�ia mp°� .c �n om ° .�+ ° b � x � y xa >�oo ++ � +� � en bm � �i Ho (J3h13�3v • � � `'� +� � � > ++ e ° x ++ m � o ++ �' � � � 3 •�-I � �N � VI �lO Op '-�', � � U z "� � ,i I � i � � �, � - �U� CITY OF PALM DESERT nli � Interoffice Memorandum a�� , T0: 8ruce Altman. City Manager n / (n �� J FRO?1: Ken Welier, Principal Plans Examiner � _ , / V SUBJECT: COMPLAINT REGARDING HALF-MAY HOUSE / r^�f �'1� (i�6'� � DATE: May 27, 1987 � ��. � 9AqCGROUND 1 received a phone call on May 26, 1987. from Linda Russell , relaying a message from the Mayor about a half-way house. I was asked to call Mr. Ed Pettit (73-866 Santa Rosa Way. Palm Desert, 341-2127) to clear up the status of such permit. PHONE CONVERSATION f telephoned Mr. Pettit on May 26. 1987 and inquired about the complaint. Mr. Pettit proceedetl tu complain about the rudeness of a city employee (no names Nere given) . Mr. Pettit said the employee lectured him on alcoholic recovery and alcoholics' rights. He was very angry with the city and the rude response he receivetl to a question he asked, rather than a complaint he , was giving. ' RESOLUTION OF COMPLA[NT 1 expressed the city's policy for helping any individual with questions they may have and apoiugized for the response he receivetl. I told Mr. Pettit I would try to 9et him an answer to his questiun and telephone him back in about fifteen minutes. I telephoned Mr. Pettit back with the information he war�ted. He thanked me, and again I apologized tu him. Mr. Pet.tit seemed to be satisfied with the response he received from me. Should you need any further clarification on this mattar, please feel free to contact me. Respe Ily, KEN �LLER CIPAL PLANS EXAM[NER KW:tljb ;a. , • � Dear Mayor Kelley: Can't you do something about fixing San Luis Rey?7??? The city dig it up and then fix it and then dig it up etc. . . . They had is pretty good and then someone dug big nan holes and xhen they replaced the man holes arad the black top--- the nan hole lids are six inches higher than the street. . . pe all have our cars lubed and then it's out of linement. . . the street ia ruining our tires our cars and San Luis Rey is a t4ESS. . . . Don't you hire people xho check the xhole street when they black top7 Don't you see jobs are done ri.ght? ye rould appreciate sone action on Se.n Luis Rey„ HYeryone fron above E1 Paseo that lives south has to travel San Luis Rey--- so Please hare it fix and the piece xork is terrible.. . . Concerx ne3ghbors, citizens etc. , C,C, to other Cit officials. �" = - �—'-' Ska3l� :� ii� T� i Wd zz ��u��> >s C3P,13�32J r� ✓` � �� ti � i I, tIII � -�-.��r_�, I4 � � �Y� � o � i _ N^C_.e,.` N � . � � n' � �i .`� _.i N °' � m ,� � a a� o. � •� �E{ H � c6 C!] U a � ,`�,922 di N � �i m I l� � i �� A � 3 q o � >' E cJ ' da � dd�f F U a I V� �- `'� T � �� II �� . � • JOSEPH G. AND TANNA P. HAVL1• � `` 73-141 GRAPEVINE . J ' PALM DESERT,.CA 92260 � � NJ � �A ��u�o V�- i —� March 30, 1987 `D 7-f� -�/. L, � �,d� � cckt�Ls Gc�, �� .iLFJ c.u2�. �/� �t�f� .,Z �i ��l.k� �� .� �� G��?� � �� .�'.w �'�� .� e�r�� City of Palm Desert ,/ �`�' i22� ��/(�G 'G��`"`J ��'""' Palm �esert, CA 92260G�"� ; � ��, � ,�ti �,� ��- � Gentlemen: � I� l,u . �,r�°'-- ��i P.��c� �,� �mr�cl.� G��fiUI-� The present construction of the home in back of my property in Palm L�� ` Desert is of great concern to me. ��dG��' . I primarily purchased the residence because of the privacy it afforded me in my backyard. If the construction of this home is completed, it will completely destroy my privacy. I particularly paid money for my home in this area because of the , covenants and restrictions pertaining to height which allows my family and myself to enjoy the beauty of the area.. As I understand the problem, the property behind my home has a drainage . problem. I believe that the owner and/or contractor mislead the City on the nature of the problem and was allowed to build in a manner inconsistent with the area and the covenants and restrictions in force. We respectfully request that the City put a halt to this project until the proper facts can be brought to your attention ar�d �-lt, ernate solutions proposed to avoid the spoilage of the area as-wi�l} occur if the present construction continues. T n -u � �` rn Very truly yours, �� T, �� N m (j t A V, o T m �Q/6l/K�/ ��/ � �J :� oseph G. a d Tanna P. Havlick � f-. -. o ' f:� � , N CC: Homeowners Association, Palm Desert . JOSEPH G. AND TANNA P. HAVLI� � 73-141 GRAPEVINE . C��Ze��iv"� PALM DESERT, CA 92260 �� D ;^ ��o (/V��"V March 30, 1987 City of Palm Desert Palm Desert, CA 92260 I Gentlemen: The present construction of the home in back of my property in Palm Desert is of great concern to me. I primarily purchased the residence because of the privacy it afforded me in my backyard. If the construction of this home is completed, it will completely destroy my privacy. I particularly paid money for my home in this area. because of the covenants and restrictions pertaining to height which allows my family and myself to enjoy the beauty of the area. As I understand the problem, the property behind my home has a drainage problem. I believe that the owner and/or contractor mislead the City on the nature of the pro6lem and was allowed to build in a manner inconsistent with the area and the covenants and restrictions in force. We respectfully request that the City put a halt to this project until the proper facts can be brought to your attention ar�d �ternate solutions proposed to avoid the spoilage of the area as=yn occur if the present construction continues. -� � c� -D r � ^ Uery truly yours, m '�"", �y�, � � � N m r l L,/' n /J � /J cn < \l1 ' �GLir`t��p�'L� !'� �f-�'��-C.c-��<<J c, 3 om roseph G. a d Tanna P. Havlick -�� . c� o �' co N CC: Homeowners Association, Palm Desert FROM: �heil� f�. (�rlligttn � ' CITY CLERK & PUBLIC INFO OFFICER EXT. 300 TO: i' ��..-�i�� /�'�`'� � �� -� �� _ � ��1`�� .J � � � � f l � " � ' �1� �� l ,=--��-= � ; 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE 346-0611 PALM DESERT,CA 92270 DAHIEL J BARNES • 41613 AVENTINE COUN7 • � � . , • ' �• PALM DESERT.CA 92260 —! � � � - r � �,i April 3, 198'�; � R �n < Mayor Richard 5. Kelly � � �'� City of Pa1m Desert � 73-510 Fred Waring Drive - � -� Palm Desert, California 92260 �� -, ca Dear Mayor Kelly: Thank you for your letter of March 31, 1987 reyarding trash pickup in our city. I am not only concerned about the littering in my residential neighborhood (which on Hovley Lane is quite bad) but my concern extends to our entire city. I hope that according to your letter maintenance crews will pick up trash on a regular and con- tinuing basis throughout all the city streets and highways. Unfortunately, the anti-litter laws are almost impossible to enforce ayainst the slobs who trash our roads and other public and private places. I also have little faith or hope in the law that was passed by the state legislature last year (and yoes into effect this coming June or July) which will place a 1 cent deposit on bottles and cans and provide for their disposal. This piece of legislation is a joke as fas as deterring the trashing of our environment and is a mockery of our co[runon sense. I have friends who live in the state of Michigan where the deposit is 10 cents on bottles and cans. They tell me there are no bottles or cans on the streets and high�aays in Michigan. My views on this matter shall be e�cpressed to our repre- ' sentatives in Sacramento. If you put a small crew on our streets and highways on a daily basis, I Ue- lieve you will be able to keep the littering situation under control. I do not ex- pect every piece of trash will be picked up iR¢nediately after it is thrown to the ground but if all our streets and highways could be covered once a week or once every 10 days, the trashing situation could be kept under control. I would like to suggest a few other things that might help in a campaign to keep our city clean: 1. Have a city sponsored publicity campaign to make everyone aware of the trashing problem and to invite everyone's cooperation in keeping our city clean. 2. I have to believe that some of the trash problem lies with the property o��rners �aho.are not keeping their undeveloped lots clean. The city can clean up alongside the roads but beyond these areas in many places lies a lot of debris which the property owners should be responsible for eliminating. If there are no city ordinances on the books to affect this, I suqgest the city council consider such an ordinance and then see that it is enforced. At the city council meeting of March 26, 1987 which I attended, the subject of some of our roads (particularly Cook Street) came before the council. As I understood it, Cook Street is a county road and it is the responsibility of the county to maintain it. I believe, Mr. Mayor, you said you would advise the county of the problems with this road. I would like to add my cocrmients as to how bad this road is. Not only does its appearance reflect poorly on the City of Palm Desert and the County of Riverside, it is also in my opinion a very dangerous road which is looking for an accident. , • _ 2 _ � Since Portola Avenue has been closed, Monterey and Cook have been the 2 detour roads for access to and from Highway 111 and Country Club Drive. Because I live at Portola and Hovley Lane, I have had to use Cook Street frequently. It is bad enough to have to go Prom a 2 lane road to 1 lane on any road network but when when you have to go from a good 2 lane road to a very bad 1 lane road as we have in various sections of Cook Street between Fred Warinq and Country Club Drives, great danger is waiting. The condition oP these l lane roads is deplor- able. Irt¢nediate steps should be taken to correct this situation and preferably all roads on Cook Street should be a minimum of 4 lanes. As a general statement, I would say there are too many areas in Palm Desert where roads are switching from 2 lanes to 1 and although I am not an authority on automobile accidents and their prevention, cocmnon sense and the eacperience of driving on these roads tells me we have too many dangerous road areas which need correction. Also with regard to our roads, the dangerous situation at the intersection of Monterey Avenue and Gerald Ford Drive was called to the attention of the coun- cil at the March 26th mzeting. I wituleheartedly ayree with the co�¢nents made by the speaker. Driving from the north on Monterey, there is, first of all, no sign warning of the intersection so it is difficult to slow down until you actually see it. At night this is particularly dangerous and difficult. The intersection can be overrun or turned into at a hazardus speed which could lead to an accident. It is also urgent that turning lanes be painted at the intersection to avoid • collision with vehicles on Monterey Avenue. The City of Pa1m Desert is one of the finest coRununities in the United States and those of us who are fortunate to live here should be pround oP this fact. The residents of Palm Desert and its city council should work together to insure that everything can and will be done to maintain the high standards and quality of life to which we all aspire. I have every confidence that our mayor, city council and managers will provide the leadership and guidance to make Palm 8esert the number 1 city in the U.S.A. . Sincerely yours, /�"'�' /�`V�� Daniel ,�;! Barnes , � � , • . .;- � . �� . � - ��t�� o� �n� ��t� 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 March 31 , 1987 Mr . Oaniel Barnes 41 -613 Aventine Court Palm Desert , California 92260 , Dear Mr . Barnes : Thank you for attending the March 12th City Councfl meettng and I discussing your concerns about the 1lttering of trash In your resldential neighborhood. Our city maintenance crews have been In that area perlodically to plck up bottles , bags of trash , etc . However , a new program has been fnstituted whereby two employees will visit the area each Monday morning and Nill drlve the varlous streets to pick up debrts and other items Nhlch are an eyesore . Unfortunately , because of the miles of streets in the city. the thrown bottles and cans may continue to be a problem from time to time . We thlnk th15 new program w111 tmprove the situatlon on and around Hovley Lane . We thank you for your interest and for your pride fn your city. � Sincerely, � � RICHARD 5. K LLY MAYOR RSK/srg � , • � ' .. � *5 INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM GJ�vJ T0: Bruce Altman Cit Mana er � , Y 9 �„J`^ . FROM: Richard• J. Folkers, Oirector of Public Works/City Engineer SUBJECT: GARBAGE ON HOVLEY LANE 1 DATE: March 19, 1987 �11 ��' � ;I _ It was most unfortunate that the gentleman who appeared before the city council��n^� discussing the debris on Hovley �ane failed to mention that our city crews have periodicall.y picked up bottles, bags of trash, etc. , along the street. /� {ti`l' In any event, we have instituted a program Where tWo maintenance employees Will �}- be taking one of our maintenance vehlcles each Monday morning and drfve the ( � various streets to pick up debris and other items Which are an eYesore. Unfor- � tunately, because of the miles of street we have, it wiil still be a problem - picking up the soft drink cans, beer and wine bottles, etc. , that are thrown along the streets. We will try this program and see if it has an impact. I met with the maintenance creWs on Tuesday morning to discuss this concern expressed by the gent 1 eman to t.he c i ty counc i I , antl I be I i eve that a I I of the employees understand the magnitude of the situation. We certainly want the streets in Palm Desert to look very nice. We are hopeful that this approach Nill resolve the matter, and we aill be �II monitoring it very closely. /�`"`„— RICHARD J. FOLKERS, P.E. RJF/ms i � cc: Gregg Holtz John Wohlmuth Gilbert Ramirez o � �l � n� � - , �,- � � � �, � �_, � ._- > '_ ``-' � � �^ �v N � � � C � U ! <;�I�P�/Z/W"� , � ` T � . � ` � ^ w^ /I � ^ ^ '_ I � /�/Y �/�/•-� ...� ` � V L/ � / ( FROM: �lteiltt �. (�illigttn . CITY CLERK & PUBLIC INFO OFFICER EXT. 300 TO: �1�.�('.bz� i (� �6 �B� �-�- `�- ��- ��- � � � � �� . � �� r^ I 73310 FRED WARING DRIVE 346-0611 , PALM DESERT,CA 92270 � �,�--�- = �flL�l DESfRT - RflnCNO frIIRflG� I�Dlfln �IEILS � BOfl�D Of �fflITORS, InC. � �,>� - �.,,, � �" , 44-475 MONTEREY AVENUE .,� P�LM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEFHONf (619j 346-5637 � "The�b'Sj1�s�A�litl�e�s orFf��rrler�� Desert" CITY CLERKS Gr�=10E REALTOR' �� : l �� September 15, 1986 �/" ✓�/ � '� . �+� __ ` / _ �� . � oFvicens -- - -- - Mayor Dick Kelly JIMLOBL�ND City of Palm Desert '""'°`"' 73-510 Fred Waring Drive JOELGENOPON ncEreEsm�� Palm Desert, California 92260 JUNE MAY SECMEIIR��IPf�SUMFR , JACOIIELINE�OYLE Dear Mayo.r Kelly and Members of City Council: 4[CUIIYf OffICEP ' DOH PEFFETTI ..:�oaF:�o�.� On September 9th the Board of Directors of the Palm Desert, � Rancho Mirage, Indian We11s Board of Realtors met and DIPECTOPS asked me to write a letter to you representing our feelings. .xcronew 41 i051[9 JYIf JOMMSFN ' ••a•+�••�•s There was a long discussion about the Board of Realtors un�usw[e �•^�•��E• getting behind the beautification of Palm Desert, especially ,�•�,��p�� Highway 111. We feel a horrible impression is made with OOM ROWM the dried up plantings, weeds and sand in most cases on both STAiEDIqECTOflS sides of Highway 111. If Scottsdale can have center and side MOBEM![OYY�OM ��=w•�.a-�=��a��•� medians done in attractive "arrid zone plants" why can' t we? oow oxisxn lOELGfFUROM OX�l�li YC�SON ��^d•"P.�•��a��•� Also, the architecture should have some sort of a theme u�ioaueo ��*�••• instead of complete hodge podge like the buildings that have lO�F POIXFNYYMO been recently built or under construction. Please let us know if any plans are underway to remedy these � � problems. Otherwise, please let us know what we can do to get the ball rolling. Can we form a watering or weeding or � planting squad? Or a fund raising committee??? � Thanks for your consideration of this and please do something! Very truly yours, J�/ im Lobland JL:cw cc: Dick Sparks, LGR Chairman Jackie Doyle, Exec.Sec.6 Bd of Directors , • �� INTEROfffGE MEMORANDUM /��-I T0: Bruce Altman, City Manager /U ,',�,�� i �- FROM: Richard• J. Folker,, Director of Public Works%City Engineer SUBJECT: GARBAGE ON HOVLEY LANE ; DATE: March 19. 1987 ' J �J � ' G11 �`' �;1� .� It was most unfortunate that the gentlzman who appearetl before the city council �jl,-�� discu5sing the debris on Hoviey Lane failed te mention that our city crews have � periodically picked up bottles, bags of trash, etc. , along the street. i� ��'-l"�' In any event, we have instituted a program where tao maintenance employees will be t.aking one of our maintenanc� vehicles each Monday morning and tlrive the various streets to pick up tlebris and other items which are an eyesore. Unfor- p�` tunately, because of the mi les or st.reet we have, it wi I1 sti 11 be a problem �- picking up the soft drink cans, beer and wine bottles, etc. , that are throWn along the streets. We wi11 try this pro9ram and see if it has an impact. 1 met with the maintenance crews on Tuesday morning to discuss this concern expressed by the gent I eman ro the c i ty counc i I , and I be 1 i eve that a 1 I of the employees untlerstand the magnitude of the situation. We certainly want the ' streets in Palm Desert to look very nice. , We are hopeful that this approach will resolve the matt.er, and we will be monitoring it very closely. /+-�"v`� RIf.HARD J. FOLKERS. P.E. RJF/ms cc: Gre9g Holtz John Wohlmuth Gilbert Ramirez . �^'='_o s�a.�� O� S �� z UUId G8, a3nr3�3u ! , � � �� : 7i-4R0 Desert Greene Drive North Falm Desert, CA 92260 December 27 , ].986 Palm Deser[ City Council i Palm Desert, CA 92260 Subject: Blow Sand Resalting frnr� Construction Residents whnse names are included nn the artached phnt�copy of a petiti�n, and wh�se prnperty is immediately snu[h of, and adjacent to, the street development of Frank Sinatra Drive between Ptonterey Road and Portola Avenue, have experi�snced extensive property dar.iaqe and expense due t� the disturbance of the natural surface of the gr�und during the process of preparetion f�r paving the above-mentioned segment nf rnad. As [he result of this pe[itinn submitted to you by way nf Supervisor C�rky Latsnn's nffice, [he rate of damage has been reduced in par[ due t� watering �f [he diaturbed surface. Sde understand thet the paving contract f�r this sec[inn of Frank Sinatra Drive will be completed in the near future. ue alsn understend that there is nn provisi�n f�r re-establishing the natural surface nf the ground, due [o an �versight in the nriQinal t�ntract. On average, there hae been apprnximately 250 feet �f natural surface rem�ved nnrth of the Palm Desert Gre�ns north wa11 in [his segment. Paving and curba cover approximately 80 feet �f tha[ disturbed surface, [hereby leaving approx- imately 150 feet of unplanted 61ow sand area. As proper[y owners, we reavest [hat actinn be initiated which will result in the dieturbed surface being seeded with zpprnpriate c�ver for purpnses �f mitigating the blow sand damage which is, by past experience, certain to occur. The blow sand damage being experienced is several times as severe as normal � becauee with the disturbing of the na[ural surface of the sand, lower ' velocity winds pitk up greatly enhanced amoun[s nf sollds. Many individ- ual h�meowners have incurred hundreda of dollars of expense in repairing blow sand damage to landscaping, architectvral r�ck ground cover and electrical malfuncti�ns. As property owners, we feel i[ is imperative that measures be implemented as soon as poesible to relieve wha[ cnuld be a severe continuing problem, ehould the contractor cease wa[ering and no action be taken to re-estab- lleh e natural cover for the die[urbed aurface. Your prompt coneideration of thie ma[ter would be greatly appreciated. - , Sincerely, �, � �.I��G��l�L(� /�/, Ti4��L��1�(�C.� _. WILLIAM D. 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Sui�e 258 � Board Cerfified Pediafrics Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Board Certified Pediatric Nephrology (714) 54a5424 • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pediatric Nephrology . Dialysis • Hypertension � i � Drs. Iraj and Janita Khalkhali 30917 Ganado Drive Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90274 I January 24 , 1987 Mr . William Bone, President Sunrise Company 76-300 Country Club Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Mr . Bone : I am writing to you out of anger and frustration in dealinq with your company with regard to return of our rental deposit and also with regard to the attitude towards guests with children . • We rented a unit there from September 11 to September 14 , 1986 and n still have not received a refund of our deposit . This has been most frustrating since November I have been leaving messages at the �. Sunrise Company with one of your personnel and have not had any response until the end of this week. I spoke to Cindy on Tuesday January 20th again , who again told me it had to be researched and that someone would call me back. On Friday January 24th, no one still had called me , back. I spoke to Vicki that day who told me that according to their records our refund had been � �_.�s��*�d cre¢Qi-�-�(, 5250 .00 as well as a note $97 .00 rental credit to our MasterCard . I I *Ola h2r I t?dC� ne �'ECO`'a Cf �!:d� C:. �T.Y uo3�Ei�n:i. . SriO 53i�] S11C would further research it and call me back. She called me back later to tell me that our deposit was being held for damages . At that point I asked to speak to the manager who was Linda Kirkpatrick. She told me that she did not know any of the details of the problem and had no explanation to give me . She said that Rozelle handled this area and she would• try to have her call be back the following day. Ms . Kirkpatrick did not seem at all motivated to understand my point of view that for four months now I have been trying to get an answer to why our deposit had not been returned . She did not seem motivated to personally go to the file to look up what the problem was . According to our rental agreement, the security deposit is supposed to be returned approximately 2-4 weeks after the guest ' s departure minus the damages or charges . We never received any notice in I � . i � � � ' M�� wi��e�, �� January 24 , 1987 Page Two writing from your company that there were any damages to the unit we occupied . I feel it is very unfair at this point to tell us that there were damages to the unit four months later and then according to Rozelle , one of the reasons that our deposit has still not been refunded to us is because the homeowner has not selected a fabric to recover an ottoman that supposedly was stained during our time at that unit . I find this a rather frivolous reason to withhold returning a deposit, especially in view of the fact that no one every contacted ' us to tell us that there would be a. delay in return of our cleposit . In addition , I find it very strange to hear four months later that there were stains on an ottoman in view of the fact that we � were told that the owner was cominq to occuQy the unit first usedion September llth and 12th. The owner supposedly was going to occupy the unit on Saptember 13th. We were still at Las Palmas on September i3th and i4th when the homeowners apparently supposedly occupied the unit and we were never told of any damages . I would assume the homeowner would be very anxious to report damages immediately to your company. In addition, I was told the maid who . cleaned up after we left the unit noted the damages . Again I find it very strange that the company knowing we were in another unit at Las Palmas on the 13th and 14th did not inform us of such. In addition , I have kept silent up until this time, but feel I ' should now let you know that I feel the attitude of your personnel � towards clients with children is less than desirable . We came with a 1-1/2 year old and a 4 year old child to stay. Because one of your personnel , in spite of knowinq that we had children, placed us in a unit near an adult only pool , we requested that we be moved to a unit next to a children 's pool . This was to avoid the inconveni- ence of putting two children in car seats and all the complications of. transporting children back and forth to the pool that was near the country club. We found this a most inconvenient arrangement� and rather thoughtless on the part of the person who had selected the unit to give us . , In fact on September 12th, we finally after " many phone calls to your personnel were moved to another unit next p` to a children 's pool . At that point, we realized that the unit had / ` only one double bed and one crib in the second bedroom and our son , `� who is four , needed a bed of his own . When I requested a cot for my son, one of your personnel ask why I could not have the child with the maid in the double bed . I feel that personnel making these kinds of suggestions with regard to people ' s personal sleeping arrangements is entirely inappropriate . Your personnel at that point refused to provide another bed and told us to move over to the hotel . I found thi�s extremely rude and very disconcerting in view of the fact that it was quite a bit of hassle to unload and repack all of our luggage , clothing and children 's paraphernalia as well as four days worth of food from the refrigerator to move over to the new unit. We were only to be then rudely told to move over into the hotel if we were not happy with the accommodations . Finally I was able to get a crib for our four year old which of course was not the'.tiest, but was a compromise solution . � . :_ ' � � Mr. William Bone January 24 , 1987 � Page Three I am very concerned that despite, as I mentioned above , a rental , agreement which cle�arly states that security deposit is supposed to , be returned within �four weeks after the guest ' s departure has not been returned to usl; and furthermore to find out that we are being accused of approximately $100 .00 worth of damage in the form of a stain on an ottoman which was never reported to us during our stay there , although there were two days during which we were still on the property as I mentioned above in another unit available to be spoken to about the supposed damage . This kind of treatment I do not think is in the best interest of your company' s public relations ' nor the overall view that people will have of coming to the desert for a weekend . Such a weekend should be hassle free both during the time of stay and afterwards with regard to returning of deposit balances . I feel that our deposit should be returned to us in full with an ' additional 13-1/2 annual percent that we are paying on our MasterCard for this money. In a sense I feel that we are loaning money to your company for your use and that there is apparently no feeling of goodwill and purposeful motivation in seeing that the deposit is returned to the renter in a timely manner according to the rental agreement . I can understand that there may be some circumstances during which there would be delay in return however, in view of the fact that no one in your company attempted to inform us in writing , of any undue delay, I do not feel that it is appropriate for you to � continue to delay the return of our deposit in full . �� , , I hope that this brings to your attention some management problems within your company and as I mentioned above some attitude problems � with regard to clients with children . The desert area surely is a wonderful vacation resort where people should be happy to bring their children . Yo�r attention to this matter will be greatly s appreciated in view of the fact that it has now been four months that I am trying to communicate with your company without satis- factory response . Sincerely, � � � �, ` ' %�� /L(�.�1��«-G - nit�. Ir j `� Jani a Ruslo-Khalkhali , M.D. JCR:km cc: Mr. Don MCNeilly Chamber of Commerce.. 72990 Highway 111 Palm Desert, California 92260 . His Honorable Mayor Richard Kelly Mayor of Palm Desert City Hall � Palm Desert, California 92260 I _ _ . _ _ . ` � . �. � . � n � . . . . � � � . � �� . � � , �N .�y� . � . r . � . � . � � . . . � = . . �. ,,a; � . , i ,,, ; . 'i f, . 51ao-{�{45-C��PC�- �(�� I !�/� � ,�;: s4oso � . ... . •�� . .�. . AUIN.ND. DATE ' ��I DV7. INIfLLL3 �TAKE � .:;::.,1YaS ICI�c;:a Kh�.l � �� I � O seNo � i'-:i.: • ' ,w r _- ,. . . _ _ i � � 1��re—so3—::7z e�lT . �..i ` � , .� . . LJ'::: IJ: Mhb L:i�.. . . .. �„ I :i :�.,s ; aGt:.;uhT 'E'.. 0 • °� ^� - sue i . . �wawr��r.�ear.r�rnuRa�•ana.a.p.u,.eV �,i.i. A Ir J N V I.C � �A . e w e � .0 n �. �. � o.n va i07wt � ' . O0. SIGN TAJC I - HERE � SALES SLIP TOTA�� ' .�% , . . : . SA RF US. Pet.4.403,7&1 . A�NOLDER COPT m�� , . � B811ICOf AB1e1'�C8'""' IMPORTANT: RETAIN THIS OOPY FOR YOUR RECORDS ' .. I• ,; . . . � . . r�il''�, � . � . ) . ' ,�:i, ,i l��- ! V .a� f�1Q /n-�� --- , . � �: . � � . . ; �- as� � � � , �° . � �.�-- . � . . �� . . ! � �'� � i • � SUI�RISE • OFF c USE ONLY � �� COMPr9NY DatMImNInIL Gale Pue I ' O�tYflm�llnit. . REIVTf1L DIVISION �. �,,,�k.Y. „ .,�k,Y.,,��, ,,,, Oenpeop�ner GueO�oo��rePE � RENTAL AGREEMENT ""'"Y"°•'• + "'•• °.'°��°•�°'�°' GlkeylssuaA Su iae C Oany,as he autho a ent o o ne er y re a to uest a� i bedroom conAominlum loCaled al ' ntry Club. CURITY DEPO I Gueet hes pald e Se urity Deposlt and underetanda that It Is nol eppllcable to rent and wlll be refundetl b mall, le , e�pes,In epprozlmately 2 to 4 weeks after�ueats'deperture. �S �n(_,/,},S�4 I� RENT — Guesl ecknowledges and aprees to �eatilct use, tor sleeping purposes, to the ebove rRentlon d sl�. uest agrees to pay for all � edditlonal rent and room tax If Guest uses more rooma, for aleepinp purposes,l�en t�oae above mentloned. DAMAGES—Guest acknowladges that sald unll is a prlvate resldence and agrees to Indemnily owner for any loss or damage lo Ihe unit tluring Guest's stay.Therefore it is t�e Guest's responsibllity to call the rental olfice uDon arrival to reporl any existing damages. FURNITURE—Guest lurther understands lhat he will be c�arped tor re-arranging the furniture. Please do not sit on any of the upholstered furniture,or betlspreatls,with a wel bathing sull.Waler an0 suntan lotlan can staln and In some cases It is impossible to remove the stain. � If you do splll somet�inp and staln the carpet,furniture,or bedspread, please do not altempt lo use any c�emicels to clean It.The imprope� c�emical could permanently se1 the spot;Instead,Dlease call the rental offlce and a prolesslonal cleane�wlll be contacleA. LOST..�'::FOi:�vG•—i�you leave items be+:ind whe you depar:,please cali us.However,Guesl Is aware lhe Sunrise Company Rental Dlvision fs not hald responsible for arlicles lost or lell In Ihe u�it during the stay or after Guesl has departed.If articles are found,1'�ey will:e�ield lor ' lour,�4)weeks and lhen donatetl to a local charity. `�TELEPHONE—Guest aprees to pay for all long Clslence calla(inclutling toll calls)plus 30%service charge.Please be advised thal Directory / Assislance now charges lor local numbers and for lonp olstance numbe�s. � CLUB AND COHDOMINIUM AULES AND REGULATIONS—Guest acknowledpes recelpt ol t�e Club Rules and Regulations and check-In lilera� lure and agrees to read and ablde by same durinp tlie stay. ` PETS—Guest furthe�underslantla that there ere no pels allowed In the condominlum end if one Is lound,Guest wlll nol be enlitled to e return � of any portlon of 1he aecurlty deposit.Thle appllea to any other pereona you may�ave vlsltlnp you eo please notlly them of Ihls pollcy. PLAYINO PRIVILEGES—Guest understenda lhat e polf end lennis packape mey be avallebla at the club where ihey reside;however,II Guest Aoes not pay lor this membership within Ihe flrat week of occupancy,no refuntl or compensalion wlll be mede. DEPARTURE INFORMATION—Check•out time la 10:00 e.m. If you would Ilke to atay untll 4:00 p.m., one�hall(�h)day cherges are avallable provlded that l�e condominlum Is not booked wlth another guest on your departure dey. Stays pest 4:00 p.m.are cherged for an addltlonal lull day.Please check with Ihe iental offlce before you make plans to extend your stey.H you need to ahorten your stay,there wlll be no refund ol any unused portion of�ent. i SECURING CONDOMINIUM — Guest agrees to close end loek all windowe, ekylights and ell doors before departinp Irom the conAominlum. Guest further aprees that If�condominlum Is founA unaecured he wlll stlll be responalble for eny damage, exlra cleaning endlor loss of properly that occurred during hla slay or efter hla deDaAure. � i = AIR CON�ITIONINGIMEATINa AND SECURIN�CONDOMINIUM—Guest agrees to turn o}I alr condltlonlnplheater upon departure and close all wlndows and lock all doors before departing from the condominlum and aprees lo pay for any damapee or expenses that mlght occur by not doing ao. � CLUB CHAROES—Guest egreea to pay for al y end all club cherpes t�at occur durinp the etay upon check out. qCvel4l:P.:'== �P�'=FRc�D� ..;c—u. c.ne"^— .. _" ^w"'? 'r " " '" _. - "' ,. . - .- � � u1J10 ^..�. � q . .�.��' �nn��. � � • ��. . �. � �.. . . n . .�.. . .. menllonetl conCominlum end ackno��ledges t;ie charge o1 520.00 per key and I1 Issued, a c�arge of E50.00 per garage opener andlor plastic gate pass,II same are not returned to the ren:al of}Ice on t�e day a1 tleparture by 11:00 a.m.Guest underslands Ihal N keys or parage openers are found In the key drop box or condominlum Ihe mornlnp after ihelr tlepaAure dete, lhet an exlre night's rent will be deductetl from his aecurity deposit.The rental oHlce la opan seven(7�days e week unt118:00 p.m. We do provlde e keylgarege oDener drop box located outside the Palm Valley Renlal Office tor uae If you depart before 8:00 a.m. CREDIT CARD 6UARANTEE—Guest�egrees to pua�3ntee peymenl 01 any charpee or damages under thls apreement by authorizinp Sunrise Company to make charges on Guesl'a CreCit Card.• � i TYPE NAMEONCARD CflEDITCARDNUMBER E%71RATIONDATE Joint and Several LlaCllity—Shou�tl�ne or ml re persons ezecute lhis egreament,all such persons shall be jolnlly and severelly liable lor all ol the terms end contlitions sel lorth hereln. Attorneys' Fees—In the even:of any controversy,claim or Alspute between partles hereto,arlsing out of or relating lo Ihis agreement or Ihe breach thereof,t�e prevailing party shall be entitled lo recover from t�e other party reasonabla expenses,attorneys'fees and costs. • Date: C�Q, . I 1 .�� I ��1 R 1 l��„L.�.�_ andlor I / Print ue t'e Name Print Guest's Name � ��"� ((:��c,., .��e•�r. F^�/� 8186 � �. Signature of Guest � - Signature of Guest �� SUMISE RESERVA N CONFIRMATION � COMPANY � BRING THIS�OU WHEN YOU CHECK IN 'i�°'� RENTAL DIVISION.; �,�' 1•�C 76-300 Cauntry Club Dnve SEPT 11 1986 kES� 10646 Palm Desert, Califorrtia 92260�' ; (619J 345•5695 �i , . . . . . . SEF 11 BB 02:00 PM SkP 14 B6 10:00 AM FUki 6 FEOFLE �� IF:AJ KHALhWALI 30917 GANUO L�kIVE � kAl�CHO F'RLDS VLRDES, CA 90274 � I UESGI:IF'iTON OF U�lITS: IUNTT � LOCATTON OF UNTT � . TYPE OF UNIT ;�.:• <1) f:A1�lCHO LAS F'ALMAS �� , 3 BEUROOM ',: � F'ACKnGE ITEMSI � IUNIT a L�ESCFIf-'TION (1 ) LOL�GING tv TAX ONLY� NO PACKAGE $599.40 F'LUSS TDTAL LAMAGE LEF'OSIT � �. TOTAL LUES 849.40 TOTAL FAYMENT RECEIVEL 849.40CR $.00 � NONE F'FUMISELI �% SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR DIFECTIONS TO THE RENTAL OFFICE AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION � i� PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION WITH VOUR RENT PAYMENT „ � � . • • SEF' 11 86 0�'2 00 Phf � SEF' 14 Eib 10 2 00 AM 6 $.00 , � IfiAJ KHALI(HALI � kES 4 ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL 30917 GANI�O UfiIVE lOfi46 ATTHERENTALOFFICE: F:ANCHO F'ALOS VEf:L�ES, CA 90274 � . ' �I�� SIGNATURE OF GUEST � ill WE LUOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU VACATION WITH US! •_ � � :��. JOHN K. VAN DE K.�1MP 5late of CaliJornia � Attorney General DEPAATDSENT OF JUSTICE 3580 WILSHINE BOULEVAPD, ROOM 800 LOS .iNGELES 90010 (21a) 736-2504 tii-�ElVEJ ( 21 ) 73E- 338 July 23 , 1986 '86 JUL 25 A� 1� 38 � C�TI' GLtRKS GFFfCc , Honorable Richard Kelly ( ��j / o' Mayor , City of Palm Desert \ , 73-510 Fred Waring Drive � Palm Desert , California 92260 Dear Mr . Kelly: IRed Onion Restaurant We are in receipt of your July 3 1986 letter regarding the Red Onion Restaurant located in the City of Palm Desert . Prior to the receipt of your letter , this matter was assigned to the Civil Rights Enforcement Unit for investigation of possible Unruh Civil Rights Act violations . As you are no doubt aware , the Unruh Civil Rights Act prohibits business establishments from engaging in arbitrary discrimination and authorizes the Attorney General, as well as local district or city attorneys , to seek injunctive relief whenever a pattern or practice of arbitrary disczimination exists . To date , we have been in contact with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing , which has jurisdiction to respond to individual Unruh Act complaints , the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board , which is presently investigating the discrimination charges levied against the Palm Desert Red Onion Restaurant , the Orange County Human Relations Commission, the City of Santa Ana and with your city attorney regarding the alleged discriminatory action occurring at several Red Onion restaurants . The Department of Fair Employment and Housing has entered into a settlement agreement under which individual I complainants will be compensated by the owner of the Red Onion restaurant chains, Onion International, Inc . , for settlement of their Unruh Act complaints . The payment will be $500 for complainants who filed their complaints prior to or on July 16, 1986 and $250 for those who filed subsequent to July 16. Therefore , any complaints received by the City of Palm Desert should be referred to the Santa Ana office of the Department of Fair Employment and Housing for processing and possible settlement . The person monitoring the Red Onion restaurant chain' s compliance with the settlement agreement is Bertha Ruiz; she may be reached at (714) 558-4159 . �- ` � � Honorable Richard Kelly July 23 , 1986 Page 2 . Any complaints should also be referred to the undersigned deputy and to the San Bernardino office of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for review and possible action if warranted . In closing , our office commends the City of Palm Desert for its decisive action in attempting to keep business establishments within its borders from engaging in arbitrary discrimination. � Moreover , we encourage the City of Palm Desert to continue its efforts and cooperation with this office whenever a problem involving discrimination occurs. Should you have any question or comments regarding this or any other related matter , feel free to contact the undersigned deputy at (213) 736-2338. Very truly yours , JOHN K. VAN DE KAMP Attor ey Gene al HENRY ORRES, JR. Deputy Attotney neral HT:jc cc : Andrea Sheridan Ordin Marian M. Johnston ��- � � J��e .�c. i=�sr; Honorat�le Mayor and Councilmer�: Recently � ti�e t�!_ti.onal uress .;s uell �s t,i�� lucai media i�.=:= c:arrie�'. ��vFral r�.ewspaoer articie�; rrl.�'tin•a l.o r =ci =_1. �j15CI' ] fClfi]{57.Ofi t�Bi�i��a r1�;.�� +,�I.V ❑^3CL1CB�j b�r +.t-�e ked Onion kestaurant . The re.=_.,ons wr are t�; ir�ainq C.�t15 lfif�0:'iii3i.1 .7�i be.f.'c;a •;o�_i t.oda . . _ _. becai�e:e t.i�e lora:l ked Onion RBSt3Ut3fit h�� = eer� p.��rti.ci:i3 ti _ �ar�ie '_ :i.=cri.i�iir�atory actian a,�..=.�.r�,;, ABericans of Eoreigr� e�traction ( i . e . N1.ack. -Amer. iCe'�5 3�n] ^e;<ic:r� �,n��ri =ar�s7 . Wz a: �� pasih.:i�,��. thai; ;.h:- City i_o�_ir:cil does flOt 3',C'F.r� �d'J.til sucii t�13t3C��_ raci5'l. pP.3C"I'.10E'F i..3I!.�n? p:lace ' ai; a JocaJ. est.at�lis�ir2n? . '.l'heCe:Core� ].�I.' .it �� I.e.�s��s tiie �:n�inr_ il , �:ie uuu�_i! �� j ].k.L yc�� to jo: n sever.,; 5o�_it.h�rr� Calif`ner�i.j rc:unicip:aZit_ee. ;:Ci.fy of kiverei��= , Cit�� of '�.-�nCa Ana , :=tc . ) t�y l'ormiriq a ci.+v t�s4. Yorc_ ;ci ir�vesti ;ate ti�ie alleged t�usiness pr._�cticzs uf tF�� ioc=�l ke�j Onion I C�estaurant . T'his t�-_.b:. f'or�c c�n L-�e �1�.3�ic+�� L,•,, a�:�si. stan+, rii;, Hanac;e�r C�r1os Urteg� . a persvn who i > ni•-inly i'PSGEcte1 b_y n_ = cornm�.inity an�1 p2e; s . Tr�e S.sr: k:ecr��rdir.c/k: v„r = i.�7, a= ea b.•arcn o� the aic�i�o7. ic F{r,'_VPC7O:p Cnr•ii,ro.l :;�:;i;:rncy :ir��1 t;ia l��c.=_1 ;n.�di :� h;;,��e c�een �^- • � � ; inves}.iqatin�a the ked Union =n�� t:`�eir pra•_t�ces for the las; fou: r�ior�ths ari�J th�y have comailed c�r�si �jer-��le testimeriy from t�ot%; patrons ar�d former employee, ci�;rly iro_:lir.gtirig the Re�i Onion Restaurant ar�cl tneir es:clusionary practices . ihus . )�n�i h<=vc;r L�n�� _.. k.nnw� ed9e ti�:� 't y�-�u ar� we:Lcome t.a ap�roaci-� in yuur -r1' torts to rid t}-:� city o.f tF�e:� ��r�cor�� t� {,�.�t,i�r�a7. P.actir•e=_ .. it i.s a sar� cr.�rimrnt.�r;' ti-,a}. ot:=a}�:le ar.1 even esCab7. isi�ed buSinNsses r_nrrtir��.iF t,n livF in ths� 1:30U ' s .�nd p�.�z• po �e:.� violaCe i.l�'11 Kl �lii?5 1,.:'W; .g�:�� 3f�nyE' 31! . t.*y �t0 i113::.0 8 mock.-ary C{� 11�ia . � . � . �.ri fi'}�'�L'L t i_I"h.1 O Il ,. '_'i�erei'nre , we firmly t�elieve t:�at tne C_ty Ceur�ci : snould +ak.e affirmative action by �rienoun=ing r�cial discrirair�ation and publicly stat,ing t��.3t the ci+y ,� iil do w��at ever is necessary to ir�s�.:re equality and freedom of assembly ta =_11 citi�er�s re�-� ?r��ir,s of c�.-,:�o; , cree�' , i3C2 3fid rr.:::Li_aion . ' Thi�s act.ion :is r�•�cN=.sary to, ins��re that t6:e �ity ' � in�a9? rema:i.r� e. ir�i�,eccal:�7.e ir� t�� eyes oY the putlic as well as to. stren3ther� its public trust . �t J � � , • � "i-�ank. �'c�� verV n��_ict� f'nr al� v�ai.n^ us , tF�e op�oct!�nity tn voi.ce our c�nc�rns . Hop�fu'lly , w� can 1eavF tY�ese char�it�?rs, this =�'ternc�nn , ?..no:�i.r�3 +h3t ue can n�o�e freeiy .k�Gu+ your t�B3Ut,1fU1 c , tY ; en+erta.in o�_ir f'amily and Yri �rids in yo �r p��blir, .;��5i:�esses; � .�owir,.:; �ha !:. �ae grY welcom�d . C:: ; Loc.=1 Press K . E . 5 ,.i� . , 'r . V, 1. .,�'i. T = e: . , T . V . I ! • � • GENE 3ALA3 Vice Heaident ol FFnance � � ' 1 1 �� 7 _ �.�,.. ' �,�,k 1 : 6 � rQ�-.,f/'" ' � � July 14 , 1986 Mr . Bruce Altman City f4anager of Palm Desert 73510 Fred 1Jaring Drive Palm Desert , CA 92260 Dear Mr . Altman : ' On Friday July 11 , 1986 , our company released the enclosed plan in answer to the allegations of discriminatory practices . I am forwarding a copy to you for your information . If you have any questions , please call me at ( 213) 637-1751 , extension 215 . Sincerely , �,i9�� Gene Salas GS : vi Enclosure 1139 CAST DOMIf1GUCZ 9TRCCT.SUITC H • CARSOIY.CALIPOHIYIA 90748 • (213)637-1791 � • i Minutes of Special Meeting of Board of Directors, Intecnational Onion, Inc. The Board of Directors held a special meeting at The Corporate Offices at 1139 Dominguez Street, Carson, California at 9:30 a.m. The purpose of the meeting and sole agenda item was consideration of the Proposal Fot Remediation of Charges of Discriminatory Practices prepared and submitted by TLT � Associates, Inc. � Present at the meetinq were Ronald Newman, Chairman, and members ' Stephen Warcen Solomon and Eugene Salas. Also present were Professor Nathaniel Trives and Ralph B. Saltsman, counsel for the Corporation. The Chaitman called the meeting to otdec and stated the sole � 'I ,� agenda item. After presentation of the Proposal for Remediation by Professor Trives and discussion thereon, Mr. Newman moved Seconded by Mr. Salae that the proposal be adopted by the corporation. w The Motion to adopt the Proposal was unanimously carried, and the following resolution adopted: RESOLVED: That the corporation accept and adopt and implement the Proposal for Remediation of Charges of Discriminatory Practices, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and made pact hereof. On motion duly made, seconded and unan ' mously carried, the meeting adjourned. nald an • / Euge Sa Ste en Wacren Solomon � � � � RONALD NEWMAN Po�eoident ' 1 I �M. I , Ron Newman, President of The Red Onion, hereby adopt and endorse the Proposal for Remediation submitted by Professor Trives on behalf of TLT s Associates. I accept the proposal and order its implementation, corporate-wide. • DATED July _, 1986 RON N WMAD , Pzesident, The Red Onion 1139 EAST DOMIIIGULZ STRCET,SURG H • Gfi.90l1,CAL1rORf11A 90748 • (21S)857�1731 . � � TLT & ASSOCIATES , ING . " SPECIALISTS IN MANAGEMEl4T AND EDUCATI6NAL SERVICES" PROPOSAL FOR REMEDIATION OF CHARGES OF DISCRIMI�JATORY PRACTICES TO THE RED ONIOW CORPORATION JUNE 27 , 1986 , � � � TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION 1 Purpose T Background � T Goals and Objectives p RECOMMENOATIONS 4 Non-Oiscriminatory Statement 5 Affirmative Action Plan 6 Minority Recruitment and Training 6 Summer Jobs Program for Inner City Youth 8 Business Opportunities for Minority Vendors 9 Minarity SchoTarship Program to Culinary Schools/Colleges 9 Intercultural Training 10 Crosscultu�al Training Program 11 IMPLEt4ENTATION PLAN • 13 MONITORING PROGRAM 17 PUBLIC COMMENT SURVEY 17 , � � INTRODUCTION Purpose The purpose of this report is to advise the administration and management of The Red Onion of problem areas in their operation as they relate to possible discriminatory practices and to make recommendations for remediation of any such instances or opportunities for such. Although the charge to the consultant was to investigate the charges of alleged discriminatory practices , it was never the responsibility of the consultant to place blame or recortrtnend punitive measures. Specifically, the consultant agreed to point out problem areas that may have existed in the past and those that might materialize in the future. . TLT & Associates , therefore, makes no pretext of verifying the validity or merit of any individual claim against The Red Onion. Background The Red Onion has taken positive and constructive steps to deal effectively with recent charges of alleged discriminatory practices at its disco operations : The company has taken the posiiion that it has always maintained a non-dis- criminatory policy and will not tolerate any discrimination at any of its establishments . Further, its position is that even the perception that it di.scriminates is unacceptabTe. As a result, on May 12, 1986, The Red Onion administration contracted with TLT & Associates , naming Nathaniel Trives as Principal Consultant to investigate and ameliorate any discrimination that may have taken piace in the past. _ z � ' The Principal Consultant began the assignment by attending meetings of com- munity leaders and patrons to hear their perceptions and alle9ations. In ad- dition, formal complaints have been reviewed, policies and practices have been studied and policy makers have been interviewed. Further, meetings have been heTd with The Red Onion administration and its legal counsel . Several tasks were agreed upon by the consultant and The Red Onion. Specifi- cally, the consultant was asked to provide The Red Onion the following: l . Act as liaison between The Red Onion and the cortonunities in which it does business. 2. Recommendations for amelioration. 3. Proposal for remediation, outlining goals and objectives. ' 4. Implementation plan for rer�ediation. Goals and Objectives w Meetings with community leaders and patrons provided a good deal of insight as to what involved comnunity groups and individuals perceive to be the problem areas of concern and which measures they would like to see established in order to achieve remediation. For the most part, the independent co�mnunity meeting outcomes were in agreement on the things they would like to see done. Only a few measures fell autside the scope of the intent of this investigation , i .e. , punitive measures or damage awards. Having given full consideration to the issues involved and in reco9nition of the necessity for The Red Onion to be able to continue to run its operation effectively and achieve a reasonable economic return, yet still be responsive to the need for remediation, the consultant recoronends that the folTowing goals be set and objectives met: 3 : � Goal �1 - To adopt, puZilish and enforce a comprehensive written non-discrimination - policy, including dress code. Goal �2 - To ensure equity for minority applicants at all levels of empToyment opportunities. Goal #3 - To ensure investments in minority communities and business opportunities far minority vendors. Goal N4 - To endow and administer a scholarship program for minorities. Goal #5 - To establish and promote an intercultural tra.ining program which en- compasses all levels of management and employees. To accomplish these identified goals , tfie followinq objectives should be met: In order to accomplish Goal �1 : Objective #1 - By August 1 , 1986, a written non-discrimination policy, including , dress code, will have been orepared by the consultant and adopted by The Red Onion. . Objective #2 - By August 15, 1986, a written non-discrimination policy, including dress code, will have been published by The Red Onion. In order to accom�lish Goal q2: Objective �1 - By October 31 , 1986, a rigorous minority hiring program will have been prepared by the consultant and put into effect by The Red Onion. Objective H2 - By October 31 , 1986, a job training program for minorities wiil have been prepared by the consultant and put into effect by The Red Onion. Objective #3 - By July 15, 1986, a surmner jobs program for inner city youth will have been prepared by the consultant and put into effect by The Red Onian. In order to accomplish Goal #3: Objective �1 - By September 30, 1986, a list of minority vendors will have been prepared by The Red Onion purchasing department. Objective #2 - By September 30, T986, a list of supplies , materials and services required by The Red Onion will have been preDared by The Red Onion purchasing department. ' Objective �3 - By October 30, 1486, notices of intent to purchase, where possible; from minarity vendors will be mailed ta minority vendors on gen- erated list and those wha contact The Red Onion directly. 4 � • � I � In order to accomplish Goal �4: Objective �1 - By December 30, 1986, guidelines and criteria for applicants for scholarships to culinary schools and/or colleges will be developed by The Red Onion administration, with advice and recomnendations from the consultant. Objective N2 - By December 30, 1986, procedures , forms and selection committee will be developed, printed and established by The Red Onion ad- ministration with advice and recommendations from the consultant. Objective #3 - By January 15, 1987, an advertising campaign on the minority scholarship program will be in process under the direction of The Red Onion administration with advice and recorrmendations from the consultant. In order to accomplish Goal �5: Objective #1 - By September 30, 1986, an intercultural training program which encompasses The Red Onion administration, management and service . workers will have been prepared by the consultant and adopted by The Red Onion. Objective #2 - By September 30, 1986, an intercultural training program ivhich encompasses The Red Onion administration, management and service �varkers will be put into effect by The Red Onion. RECOMMENDATIONS • The consultant recormnends the following remediation steps towards amelioration: 1 . Adoption of suggested non-discriminatory statement and a race/sex neutral dress code which is unifottnally enforced. , 2. Adoption of suggested affirmative action plan, including: - Employment training pragram - Surtoner jobs program for inner city youth - Scholarship program for minorities to culinary schools/colleges - Business opportunities for minor.ity vendors• 3. Adoption af suggested intercultural training program for administration, management and service employees. 4. Adoption of suggested public comment survey. 5. Adoption of suggested monitoring plan. � 5 ` � � - Recoimnendatian for Non-Discriminatory Statement A non-discrimination statement emanating from the president of The Red Onion should be published and posted at all stores for both employees and the public to see and read. This statement is a positive way to inform the public of the company's palicy as well as assuring its employees that they work in a non- discriminatory environment. This statement should be published and posted by August 15, 1986. Recommended Non-Discrimination Policy The Red Onion Corporation welcames all persons to its facilities regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, nationat origin, religion and age, so . long as one' s age is consistent with California laws governing such premises. The Red Onion Corporation' s dress code. is designed to maintain an environment conducive to the congeniality of its clientele and is race/sex neutral . w Recomnendation for Race/Sex Neutral Dress Code . . The Red Onion has a right to establish reasonable dress requirements in relation ta its admission standards. However, exclusion based on such factors as length or style of hair, dress or other aspects of appearance may be in violation af the law if they dispropartionately affect the entrance of patrons on the basis of race, national origin or sex. It is therefore recartmended that The Red Onion review its dress code and greeter training program and see to it that both the dress code and the training be consistent with its published non-discriminatory policy. Enforcement of this code must be handled unifarmly in each resturant. - - 6 Recormnendation for a�Affirmative Action Plan • There is a legal basis for affirmative action, however it is the opinion of the cansultant that The Red Onion should stress its cortmitment to affirmative actian based on its willingness to share its economic well-being with the diverse com- munities it serves. The consultant has included, in this proposal , specific pro- grams which are recomnended to be included in the affirmative action plan. Recommended Policy Statement for Affirmative Action The Red Onion Corporation herein reiterates its continuing long term cortonitment to provide equal employment oppartunities to all job applicants and potential job applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion or age. We will develop positive measures to help eliminate barriers of• habit, attitude and training which subjugate the recognition of individual merit to racial and sexual discrimination. . This cortmiitment also applies to assignment, promotion, demotion, transfer, termi- nations and disciplinary actions. To achieve this 9oa1 , we wi`11 endeavor to main- tain all records and follow all orocedures necessary to fulfill this coimnitment. Where adverse impact exists as a result of our �ast policies, we comnit ourselves to take all prudent steps to revise those policies. Minoritv Recruitment and Training Program The major component of an affirmative action plan is a rigorous minority hiring program which inciudes an employment training program. The primary goal of such a plan is to have a workforce in which the employment of minority group members, women and handicapped is reflective of the available and qualified work force of the cormnunity served. The primary objective to achieve this goal is to. establish a rigorous program to foster the recruitment, employment and promotion of qualified minorities, women and handicapped. 7 . • � Recruitment (Note: Consultant may advise on or be responsible for) 1 . Revise job announcements , job specifications and recruTtment policies or guidelines to include affirmative action and equal employment opportunity statements. 2. Review and revise hiring criteria to ensure that requirements are actually necessary to perform the duties of the position (jab relatedness} and do not either purposefully or inadvertently discriminate. " 3. Identify sources of minority recruitment. 4. Advertise job openings in publications which have wide minority and female circulation. 5. Review and revise all application forms and hiring procedures to ensure conformance with affirmative action goals. a. Company should set good faith goals -- not quotas. 6. Establish formal discrimination complaint procedures . 7. Evaluate affirmative action efforts through workforce util.ization analyses . Training 1 . Company shall make special efforts and provide incentives to encourage minorities and women to prepare for higher level positions . 2. Examine and revise promotional policies to eliminate any possibility for discrimination. 3. Establish procedures and methods to overcome underutilization of minority and women employees. 4. Estahlish pragrams that ensure a variety of training opportunities to fos- ter the advancement of women and minorities. 5. Establish a formalized career laddering system within job families. i � ' • • ' fi. Oevelop training proqrams geared to specific promotional opportunities , including assessment and advisement of individual employees. 7. Establish relations with local universities and community colleges for purposes of having input into related curricula, estabTishing intern- ship programs and recruiting qualified minorities and women. 8. Evaluate progress by camparison with good faith criteria and self-evalua- tion. Progress and audit reports should be made available to locaT com- munity. Surtoner Jobs Program for Inner City Youth Devastating statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor regarding unemployment � for inner city youth, especially black, male teenagers provides an excellent 0 ortunit for The Red Onion to erform a cortmunit service. Providin sum- PP Y P Y 9 mer jobs for ipner city youth is a worthwhile cortmunity project which can ' mutually benefit The Red Onion as well as the unemoloyed teenagers. It is the recamnendation of the consultant that The Red Onion authorize the consultant to irmnediately begin recruiting inner city youth for summer jobs and that desig- nated locales be agreed upon which are accessible to inner city youth. The consultant has direct retationships with various employment training programs which are affilitated with government funded jobs programs and designed for such purposes. In addition, the consultant has the resources to design and implement such a surmner jobs program. - 9 • � . Business Opportunities for Minority Vendors The most effective affirmative action plans include a program which encourages the purchasing of goods and services from minority vendors , tiahere possible. Although, initially, the development of such a pro9ram is labor intensive and time consuming, once it is set up it runs relatively smoothly. Basically, there are three important steps to developing this program: 1 . Preparation of a list of minority vendors. 2. Preparation of a list of supplies , materials and ser4ices re- quired by The Red Onion. 3. Notification to minority vendors of The Red Onion' s intent to purchase, where possible. . a. Appropriate forms should be designed to generate specific information on each vendor as required by The Red Onion purchasing department. b. Information should be updated, periodically to en- sufe The Red Onion af the vendors' current prices and goods and services currently available. Advice and consultation on setting up this program is available through the consultant. Minority Scholarship Program to Culinary Schools/Colleges As a further example of cortanunity service programs to be considered by The Red Onion, the consultant recomnends the establishment of a scholarship program for minarities who are planning to enter a culinary career. The consultant rec.om- mends that a scholarship cormnittee be formed which allows the participation of co�nunity service representatives who will take part in selection of the re- cipients of the scholarship awards. The consultant is prepared to make recom- mendatians and give advice on establishing the guidelines and criteria for applicants for the scholarships , procedures, forms and fortnation of the community service seiection cormnittee. , 10 • • ' Recommendation for Intercultural Training Charges of discrininatory practices can cause irreparable damage for businesses which depend upon social interaction needs of its clientele. Whether or not actual incidences of discrimination occur, the mere perception of any such oc- currences constitute serious public relations problems and loss of public confi- dence in a business so accused. Immediate correction af misperceptions--or realities--are imperative if irreversible damage with resultant loss of patron- age is not to occur. Even then, overcoming the stigma is not easy. Attitudes, perceptions and behavior of employees , management and administration almost always affect whether or not incidences are deemed discriminatory or just necessary procedures to ensure the well-being and rights of all patrons. Per- ceptions, attitudes and behaviors are learned and, therefore, can be changed, adjusted and improved. For the most part, subtle incidences can be quite innocent and wrongful intent may not be pervasive. Many peopl.e are not consciously aware of the specific components of behavior which may be objectionable ar offensive to many minority people. Awareness of appropriate behavior can be achieved through training programs such as the intercultural training program enclosed in this proposal . Many opportunities for such situations appear to .be unavaidable at business es- ' tablishments such as The Red Onion operate. Therefore, to ensure the company that all efforts are being made to enforce, support and encourage non-dis- criminatory practices , the consultant strongly recoimnends the following train- ing programs for administration, management and service workers. � i � � Crosscultural Training Persons who are d9fferent in terms of their cultural , ethnic, racial and linguis- tic make-up frequently evoke negative reactions with each other. It is still a basic fact of life in our society in 1986, that people who are different grow up in isalation from one another. The isolation prevents any in-depth and mean- ingful exchanges. Rather, most persons react from some combination ,of ignorance and/or fear of those who are different. It is possible to teach persons to meet and interact with those wha are different in a �ositive and constructive manner. ' If this is ta occur, it becomes necessary to implement a orogram of crosscultural training. This training process is one which will allow the participants to explore the values and other characteristics of difference which come into con- flict. It will also afford the participants with a set of behavioral responses . which will assist them to have effective comnunications with persons wha are different. The program is not designed to change attitudes noY� does it suggest that� it will cause persons who are different to "love" one another. What is important is to provide specific skills which can be used to demonstrate that the persons who are involved in crosscultural interactions can carry these on with comfart and assurance that the persons with whom they are interacting are not likely to consider the interaction a negative one based on racial , ethnic, linguistic or cultural criteria. The training process should be offered to all employees. Management personnel will require a greater depth of training than other personnel , since it is they who will make policy decisions and serve to madel appropriate behavior for other employees. Ideally, each training session is designed with input from a representative group of managers. What follows is a prototype of the kind of 12 . • � , program that most corporations wouid use to deal with a public charge of racial discrimination. Typical Training Program SESSION I (4 hours ) Exploring the Differences Between Racism and Prejudice SESSION II (4 hours) Star Power, a social simulation which explores haw class and caste operate in the larger society SESSION III (4 hours) Crosscultural Cortonunications SE55ION IV (4 hours) Life Style and Cultural Differences of Afro-Americans SESSION U (4 hours) Life Style and Cultural Differences of Hispanic Americans SESSION VI (4 hours) Life Style and Cultural Differences of Asian Americans � SESSION VII (6 hours) SurtQnary, Planning for Implementation, Evaluation and Future Activities It is proposed tkat a1T employees be affiorded one 2-3 hour orientation session. It is further proposed that all personnel who work as greeters �nd seaters be afforded an additional 2-3 hours of training dealing with specific behaviors which might be thought to be a minifestation of prejudice or as art act of racism by a persan who is racially or ethnically different. All management personnel would participate in the 30 hour training design. Each training session will be conducted by a multiethnic team of trainers . It is necessary that the trainers model the behaviors which they expect the partici- pants to learn. Therefore, each training session will have one Anglo and one trainer who is racially ar ethnicaTly different. 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N L W 1 71 J L i �O d L O � C .�-. w � C O of N OJ C C a+ C L O ++ �O � N O •r v1 �+ � •� �O �+ OJ �O C C +-� C N 7 C ' •� V O 7 � N � a� C Q C N � ep N � L � L ^� ul � J �— O C E CJ V �O d GJ O 7 •�O GJ C CJ E c� C E C ¢ C N G7 � a' 1' i i t i i N N C O L O � L V ++ Q 7 A � N V � C C 'O 0! 6 E ++ O E a � o ar ai U U > G1 U � 1' Q � ' Recormnendation for a�itoring Program � The Red Onion is taking a leadership role in the industry by reaching out and aggressively seeking to be a viable part of the cononunities in which it does business. By taking such steps, The Red Onion is simply reaffirming it cortunit- ment to affirmative action. As a way of ensuring that it meets its goals , the consultant recommends that The Red Onion establish a Cortmunity Service Advisary Committee, composed of cormnunity service representatives from all cortmunities of which The Red Onion is a part. This group, under the direction of the con- sultant, could assist in the monitoring process by being available to periodi- cally review and assess the progress The Red Onion has made toward reaching its goals and objectives. Recommendation for Public Cormnent Survey Participation and ownership of the involved co�mnunities and patrons of The Red Onion in the remediation is important to the process if the terms of the remediation plan are gaing to be accepted and become a workable plan. There- fore, it is the recormnendation of the consultant that a survey be conducted which allows cormnunity leaders and patrons of The Red Onion to com- ment on the remediation plan which has been prepared by the consultant. They would, also, have an opportunity to make suggestions , etc. Further, it is recomnended that the survey be conducted with all deliberate speed and that the results be made available to the participants. , • � �. ,� G�ii�� O� 5��,-Tl Tn-rc� 1D�C��c:�IP�o 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 Ju1y 3 , 1986 , Office of the Attorney Ge:�era1 C�,�� 3850 Wilshire Boulevard, Room 800 �� Los Angeles, California 90010 Re : Red Onion Restaurant Gentlemen: Please be advised that the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, does not condone, in any way whatsoever, discrimination by any agency, firm or company doing business within the City of Palm Desert. Additionally, the City Council of the City of Pa1m Desert fully supports any investigation into discrir�ination which may be occurring within the City of Pa1m Desert to ascertain a11 of the appropriate facts thereof. The City of Palm Desert wi11 be hapoy to assist and cooperate, to the extent nossible, in d=termining whe='r.er discrimination by any ager.cy, firn or company is in fact taking place within the City. Yours very truly, ��HA� KEL�`�L�/� Mayor DJE/st/vcd r N �+-� O v �{ �L 0 � �� W � N � �� U � J �— J ca _ _ —� r � C3 � � � � • lNT FFIC M MORAN ERO E E DUM CITY OF PA�M DESERT DATE : JULY 9 , 1986 T0 : CITY MANAf,ER FROM : ASSfSTANT CITY MANAGER SUBJEfT : RED ONION DISCRIMINAT[ON COMPLA [ NTS � The City Attorney informed me that he had contacted a Mr . Randy Tagani , Deputy District Attorney for Riverside County and was informed that the Oistrict. Attorney' s Office has offered their cooperation in the investigation of the discrimination complaints , and that the Alcohol Beverage Control Board is doing its own investigatinn . Based on above , his recommendation is that w� do nothing further at this time until we rec? ive reports from the District Attorney and the Alr.ohol Beverage Control BoarA upon cr�nclusion of their invest- iaation . C� (�� '"u,�. f_,�rlo5 L . Orhaga � Assistant City Manager r � �,,`. I/l, \ C.�;•. mn `-' �'1Li?� ./ ' . .. � . �' j . ' � . � . ; FROM: �Ittr�r �t-e�.:`; . . • :� ,: , DEPUTY CiTi( CLERK EXT.'304 .'�: �'�� c;.,:;>._; . q ,:... . , . - - � , '�" $ � TO: �`�. :, J ,.(�� .� r ? !!'t+ tI. ��',� d .. . : . . . . � '^ ,.r` � _ � '.p �. �T:;Y�L> �J�A�J� . . . W`-^�- , \^ _. � _ _ ^ . � . . r+ . •—t U �y/C/1/�...Ci�_.�� `� .. . . . . . �.. � � `. '. � � �';^°s:: �3 i*... .-1.�c.. ' . . - � , , � � . . . . . _ � . - . . . . . �i._ , , . .- ,'��.._ ' � ' . �� . . ._ �:. �.�Y . t.:�P4y:]= . . _ . i.,�` .0 . , a .' ' . . .. . . :1:�:a:.o - ;'N'� 4 �a^' .. � , - .. ., y:�.�.6 " �:Y. :Y.:uLr.ra_ i T�'::��.;: S`�:]. �i�°� -''�wk• '�".f:�.`. . .•'.`_:_ 1 . . ..1'� Z'�? -�F 1,/ 9 , �.2 rt �9 E �L` ��/'�� r Jn,•` � xk i- . � - ��,-� y�� ,�,,;�1y.� �� ` 3 ,f ,�LO�W., , �.E. �.^i']��.k,dt �_ (I/{,�+`� �l�'� .�.�:.. ..*q . Y-�f� � :-iS�Sl'� �': , �',.v`..,Z:�'s`3 y�'�!17C' Y��_<.y_:`�. y;. / ` _,=� ' s'�.�r.a.��. .r.cu:::��<;:' : . �'�4,enJ. . " ' :'• . ` ��,.- - � vi'. ."r,� _ . _- U'�::a ,��'� �F�ti . � �. �. . �5�.�. .:z��C:, :.a: �r�.� i.a'+ �.i?�,,..' �� 73510 FRED WARING DHIVE �- •� •.ie.��''� .. . . f . _ 4 -0611 .. . 3 6 . PALM DESERT CA 92270 r,.. �;<: �7C•:l�: .^.>�:.�.�t... . . . . .. . ' . �"� � � �� . � . . ,, :-,-: �.:. . . . . . . . . . . . : , . -•- � -'--Sincerely;- �-�------ -.�_ . .. � I. ' -- � . //.'/ -,''- ,;[• :i. . . �C� :�-2 ��s \ . ' Sandra G. Yavitz / �_ _� ' Project t4anager CC: Mr. Ray Diaz � blr. R. Kelley Mr. i�. Snyder i07Y EOUTH PALN CANYON ORIVE • VAL�� 6p� I FROM: ��r�r �rtt�ier � ' DEPUTY CITY CLERK EXT. 304 To: � �� -;��$�, �� .,�a. `�$' � �� `�. � � �� . �2 � � �� -- � �- �� 73510 FRED WARING DRIVE 346-0611 PALM DESERT,CA 92270 ~�-• � (�,L�'J�,./� • �„/�'e '+ .µ�t�j JCA12�R NIANAGEPAENT CORPORATION �� u � '� � . SNOPGING CENTER • lEAS�NG AND MANAGEMENT � I � �. /� ,,y�l Lc � ,� C� '.�%�� o� �:a��1..;. �,�� C � ��" � �~� �' � -,�V �"r �-{- :�,�y23 �'�;-c,. ��• rtaY 2 2 , 19 8 6 ! � �`".„ �gB �'' j �r.F:��„ 6 �� Q,�� PF �N� f �� tri�,r�R�p,.i,.,r y/ � �,.�, �.��-0 Mr. Warren Perkins ' I P . 0. F3or. 1596 �� ' Palm Desert, CA 92261 � Re : Plaza de Montere�� ' " "� . Rear Lights �/ Dear Mr. Perkins : U� Thanl: you for your Ietter dated May 14 , 1986 . I an sorry to hear that the shield on the light standard- to the rear of your home did not solve the problem of light entering your home . We decided to see if the shield solved the problem prior to removincT the entire standard since your neighbors , Mr. s Mrs . Hill, requested the light standard remain. Since the shield did not caork, �ve will look at another solution in order to satisfy both you and Mr. & Mrs . Hill . I caill keep you informed, and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, � � , , ��%� -'=J=r. .:r: ' --.. • � �<< . -.C ;: � �,-� . .�� 30�8� Sandra G. Yavitz ,� ' ___._. __� Project t4anager �� y �,,, a �� r� CC: Mr. Ray Diaz py� �5�°-• � � Mr . R. Kelley � Pir, ld. Snyder ` � � --�-�- � �)L� �`-� � � 67� EOI/TH PALM CANYON ORiVE • PALAI 5PRING.. CALIFORNIA J2283 • IUIU� 32]�B111 . . ` , � ��•��... � FROM: l�rure .�1. ,�1ltmttn THE CITY MANAGER - EX. 305 To: � 5- Z/- �6 _ ��,,� �1"� � � �� . d � � �� M C� t l�^ I , ��;y; C��,�� Z. �� 5`� MP� 21 �g 6 . . ��,Y,v.U��PAMt0E5`ER1A1n`N` 73510 FRED WARING ORIVE �A C'OC� � PALM DESERT.CA 92260 `'tV V I �r , • • • • �VARRF.N C. PERKINS , 400i9 SAGEWOOD DlZ POST OFFICE BOX 1588 PAL31 DESERT.CA 84201 18101568-1933�Pf[ONE� O yvI/ (,]�' � � ��/G,�• �' 'q�/��j`l ` `�V Iv�.AY 21 1986 Ibtay 14 , 1986 ccsix;u��;,r o,:��.o�r,�e�ir uE�a�;a�exr nrr or r<.tni oes:�r Sandra Yavitz Country Club and I�Ionterey Drives Palm Desert , California 92260 SUBJECT: Shopping Center Rear Lites Dear Ms. Yavitz, The additional shades you put on the lites behind my bedroom windo�vs did not help at all . It was my understanding per your verbal committment to me and Mr. Sawa on February 7 , 1986 that you Nould , remove the lite immediately behind my house complete- , ly . This commitment �vas made by you to me in front of a number of representatives of the Sagewood Homeowners Association . ' I can not understand your delay in removing the lite ; " it has been over 3 months since your commitment to do this . It has been over 6 montbs since you walked the project for an after dark inspection and promised to resolve all the outstanding problems with the total lite installation . This scotch tape attempt to correct this problem seems totally inconsistent with your agree- ment . You have often voiced your intention of being a good neighbor and this would be consistent with honoring I, your word. I do not think any useful purpose w�ould be served by taking this problem to the political arena. Personal regards , /�(/�G�'I��l r/ �j� � L `��(�-C� Warren C. Perkins NCP : ss �� , � '. � • �ARVER MAN.4GEMENT C�JP.PORfiTICN SHO�PIn:� CENTER LEASING AND MAHIGE�lNT K �� lj`.'4,]S�1� ,.� , '?�- '�� S� L� `�' .. i 9. Novemi;er 27, �985 ` '� �'� E�Yv�RonLaENT.�L St.. ary C� a,;�;�v oEs�;:. . DIr. Robert Ritchey 403A9 Suaarbrush Court Palm Desert, C?� ?2260 Re : Lights - Plaza de PSonterey Dear Bob: Per our conversation last :veek, this is to confirm our understanding that we will meet once the light shields and landscapiag are installed at Plaza de Monterey to discuss any problems you may have with light entering your backyard. i� Bob, I will give you a call when the lig,hts are to be energized. / + Thanks for your understanding, 1 � Sincerely, _ __ �,z-�, /' �; /• �� `i �_.�_ LYC� �� /� G'� Lj! +$lD �� { \ Sandra G. Yavitz ✓ �) a'� � " _1 /J Project Manager � � ��/ � �� "' CC: St,sn Sawa � � � . � ^� Q �' 1 ' �1� � , � ,��J C� r 77G SOUTN PALM CANYON ORIVE • PAIM SPRIHGS. CAIIFOFNIA fl23E3 • Il191 323-BI]I � '� ` � ., ' • • . �,�--,;,-_,.;.-��;�.,,.-=�,_.--.. i - 1: ;..,:y.4'�_::: '�.�.:.�. ._-;>r '::�.... :c�.....'.. , December 16 , 1985 - � ` .. . :"�i'r Carver Management F. - -,� -�-- vL,.r�...,i..i;': �oGc. �bpco Sandy Ydvit2 'i:;:yh��.r��;.:•�Cz::�n_T� 255 S . Palm Canyon " � � - Pa1m Springs . Ca 92262 RE: Lucky Shopping Center Dear Ms . Yavitz : This Letter is to confirm� a conversation we had as we walked the job site for the Lucky development . On that Wednesday the 27th of Novemher we discussed two major topics , the current position of the light standards that are directly behind our homes , and the unsightly lucky wall that the residents can see over the existing landscaping . The solution to both topics was left open for the ' time being . We agreed that the landscape plan ' that you have designed should go in and the guards be put on the lights . If the lights and the wall are still not acceptable to the residents the alternatives wi11 have to be discussed. In the talk we had you verbally aareed to , at your companies expense landscape the back yards that were still affected by the lights or the wa11. It was also suggested that the light poles could be lowered . or moved farther away from the back wall. This letter comes from the association of Silktree . Many of the residents have verbally expressed their concern about the way the Center apperance has distracted from the beauty of our neighborhood, and are concerned about the resale value of their homes . Your very tr�_ /, '//�� / /�?f //GiL��TJ�iti ui.�..lG!l1Jl L N Board o Directors Silktree Association cc . Stan Sawa cc. Robert Ritchey r _� ' s '.. • � • �+:: '__ �� ... / �. � . V.. '� �� - .�'- q �.' , ' 'i. �1S�J� �JJ. ��i'+_� TS'75l ��So 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PA�M DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 7ELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 January 7, 1986 Ms. Sandy Yavitz Carver Co. 559 5. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 RE: PARKiNG LOT LIGHTING AT PLAZA DE MONTEREY Dear Sandy: This letter is to confirm our discussion last week re9arding the parking lot lights adjacent to the rear property line. The Silktree Homeowners Association and your firm has a9reed that the lights that have been installed can be energized to determine whether they Will create a nuisance to the neighborhood. The 1 i ghts ad jacent to the wa 1 1 are to be prov i ded wi th sh i e I ds on the rear and both sides sufficient to screen the light source from the homes with the landscaping planted to minimize impact of the lights. Should further modifications to the lights be needed at that time, your firm is to immediately make the corrections as required by the city. Should the corrections not be satisfactory, further approvals will be with held. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Very truly yours, .�C.-CY\.. Stan B. Sawa Principal Planner S85/tm cc: Van Tanner. Silktree Association r �4� � . • • �,:.. ' WARREN C. PERKINS � iU04B`JAVEWUOD U12. POST OFFICE BOX 1599 PAi,bl DFSERT.CA 92�B1 IB101 388�18E3�PHONEI February 1 , 1986 Mr. Stan Sawa Principal Planner City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert , CA 92260 Dear Mr. Sawa: About six weeks ago I spoke to you about my concern regarding the lighting at the new Lucky Shopping Center at Country Club and Monterey. I am a homeowner in the Sagewood development behind the shopping center, and I explained my concerns about the lighting at an informal architectural meeting at which I understand there cvere no minutes taken. I would like to restate my position which I expressed at that time , being that the light standards be no higher than 8 feet to keep the lighting from shining in all of the bedroom windows along the fence . I also suggested that the lighting standards be located far enough away from the fence so this situation could be averted . Instead they have put up the tall light standards and backed them right up against the wall so that the rear of my house is now lit up like a parking lot . This, of course, is totally unacceptable . I spoke to Sandra Yavitz at Carver Company about this several cveeks ago, and she assured me there would be no problem since when they put the landscaping in this would help defer lighting up the backyards . They intended to put up shields around the lights which of course would defeat the purpose of the lights and "to light up the parking lot" . If you shield the lights on three sides, you have eliminated 75� of your light spread. But if the lights could be lowered to S feet and located properly, double heads could be used. I engaged an architect to look into the matter and to draw up a plan which I am enclosing for your perusal, which should be satisfactory to all concerned. I have discussed it with the homeowners association and several of the property owners , and they seemed to be happy with the proposal . ��, i � � . y 4 \�I' „�.,_w „ • • • Mr. Stan Sawa February 1 , 1986 Principal Planner City of Palm Desert However, the main purpose of this letter is to .go on record with my objection and to assert the verbal promises I have been given by both Sandra Yavitz and you that the lighting will be made to accommodate and satisfy the homeowners of Sagewood. I understand from you that the lighting permit was never issued and that this lighting was put in without the proper permits . I am copying this letter to my attorney, Ron Cordova, for his files. Since the solution is so simple I see no reason why everything cannot be worked out in a reasonable manner cvith consideration for the homeowners and homeowner association involved. We are not talking about a major construction alteration . Needless to say, these things sometimes develop into bitter confrontations and reasonable people lose control of the situation. I am sure everything can be worked out satisfactorily without a lot of " loose cannons” running around the neighborhood. Sincerely, Warren C . Perkins WCP:cep cc Ms . Sandra Yavitz � Carver Company . ' Ron Cordova, Esq. Cordova, Quinlan & Ruzicka Sagewood Homeowners Assoc . , 2 - - � . • • � . ' CARVER MANAGEMENT CORPORATION SMOPPING CENTER • LEASING AND MANAGEMENT I"fi!I:)Pl.li3f'}/ ':i. �I�.)£:)F� � Mr . War'rr�n f.:. Pcrlti.nz; 4�O04t) 3::�qr�!wo<�r.l IJT�:ivc;� . I"a.im I.)n!.sc.r"l'. � [:al !9;';'C:SO I:)erair Mr' . I'tt•+rk:i.n!:; : We�� woi.i:Ld ].ikea �Cr.� :i.nv:i.�Cc�� ynu �t.c� mc��rrC w:i.t.h i.i<c an tPirr %1�.Fi . o�f f.n•l:ir�.uttry :i'L• f:'> : 00 I'M .:tt. •l�.l�ir-� ne��w s:huapp:i.nc� ct�an•l�.r��r� :idjaar.:tr�n'k t.o yr.�ur� I-iomr:+ 'tc� di.s:e:urse:: •t.l•ie;, Siha��:i.ng C:r-�n�l�.eaT' :I.i.c7hi�L':i.n� . 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P . O . Box 1596 Palm Desert , CA . 92?61 �ear Mr . Perkins : • [ wou ! d lii:2 to thank you for taking tne time to writ� us . We so or`en hear the complaints ; seldom does an individual take the time to write of his aporeciation . I too am grateful for Ray Diaz ' personal involvement and do commend him for his assistance . We are fortunate to have him with us . With thanks . ' � �`� �� `u`�` , RI H RD 5 . KELLY MAYOR . CITY of PALM DESERT RSK : cs ^\� C 3• . • � ; - ~ Wa.RRFN C. PERxirrS � 40069 SACEWOOD DR POST OFFICE HOX 15B8 P.aLSI DESERT.CA 9•�81 �819159&1823�PHOIVEI May 14 , 1986 Sandra Yavitz Country Club and nfonterey Drives Palm Desert , California 92260 SUBJECT: Shopping Center Rear Lites Dear r4s. Yavitz, The additional shades you put on the lites behind my bedroom windows did not help at all . It was my understanding per your verbal committment to me and Mr . Sawa on February 7 , 1986 that you would remove the lite immediately behind my house complete- ly . This commitment was made by you to me in front of a number of representatives of the Sagewood Homeowners Association . I can not understand your delay in removing the lite ; it has been over 3 months since your commitment to do this . It has been over 6 months since you walked the project for an after dark inspection and promised to resolve all the outstanding problems with the total lite installation . This scotch tape attempt to correct this problem seems totally inconsistent with your agree- ment . You have often voiced your intention of being a good neighbor and this would be consistent with honoring your word. I do not think any useful purpose would be served by taking this problem to the political arena. Personal regards , 1�/��L'L�G2 i/G-��Gutic,O Narren C. Perkins �YCP : ss ' �c ,�.y � ,.g� G/L � �R/]c��• e onl � � / - ' � � �':L- Wi��iam R. �ewie 253 Sanla Bar6ara riirc�e R[CEfVEB Monlere' Ciounl�r C�u6 - '86 FEB 3 R(� 11 30 Paim ��s�•�, ca�.ro��.a Bzzeo 81TY CLERKS OfFICE January 31, 1986 Mayot Richard Ke11ey Civic Center 73-Slo Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA. 92260 Dear Mayor Kelley: Many residents of Monterey Country Club have been upset by , the fatality New Years Eve at the entrance to Monterey. We have been told that a traffic light at this busy intersection of the Monterey entrance and Clancy Lane has been under consideration, but that no action has been taken because the administrations of Palm Desert and Rancho Miraga: �:<c•::: . With the opening of the new Lucky Store complex on Country Club and Monterey plus cutting through of Monterey to Highway 10, a traffic light is essential or more lives will be lost. It is almost impossible to get out of Monterey onto the street much less get across the traffic into the gate. Cars travel at eacessive speed and the number is increasing , as I am sure you are aware. Homeowners at Monterey are circulating a petition asking for a stop light. We hope that you will carefully consider this request to save lives and prevent pain and suffering. Very tru ou;s, i > ' ,/1 / a ��ly�� :�" �f�`� William R. Lewis P.S. Thank you for the fine calendar and reference of Palm Desert! � I I � � � � �. . . ; I '� C�$t�� o� �,-�,� �� 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT,CALIFORNIA 92260 i OFFICEOFTHE TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611 i MAYOR IFEBRUARY 4. 1986 � � � , i � Mr. Willlam R. �ewis 253 Santa Barbara Circle Monterey Country Club Palm Desert. CA 92260 Dear Mr. lewis : Thank you for your letter of January 31 , 1986. advising us of you and your neighbors ' concern regarding the Iintersection of Clancy Lane and Monterey Avenue. I am referring this matter to C1ty Manager Bruce Altman and Pubitc Works Director Richard Folkers . As soon as I receive input from them I wi11 be in toucn with you. Your concern is aPpreciated. Sincerely. � � I RICHARD S. KE�LY , � MAYOR IRSK/NB I cc : Bruce Altman Richard Folkers �� '1 � � January 21, 1986 Honorable Mayor Richard Kelly R E C E 1 V E D City of Palm Desert 73510 Fred Waring Drive ,JAN 24 1986 Palm Desert, CA 92260 ' PAIM OES[NT Ci7V�NIL Dear Honorable Mayor K211}�: CRYMNIAGER Our neighborhood has a problem. Beginning in October, Saturday night parties became a "regular" occurrence in one or more of the apartrnents at 74-443 Driftwood Avenue. As the weeks went by, the noise level grew louder. By December the loudest noise came from people who moved the partying to their cars, parked in the street, leaving their beer cans, bottles , and other containers for us to pick up on Sunday morning. Two weeks ago, my neighbors and i agreed that we should call the police departsnent and ask for extra patrols on Saturday nights. I called the Police on Monday, January 13th. The woman who answered the call advised that our only recourse was to call 911 at the time the noise level was excessive , and a patrol car would respond. Nothing else could be done, she explained. This past weekend the party was expanded to include Friday night. When the noise became quite loud (at 9: 00 p.m. ) we telephoned. We were advised that a patrol car would be dispatched, but that in the event a second call had to be made, we would have to come out and sign a formal complaint. The noise level declined shortly after this for a brief period, and then accelerated. The party again moved to the street about midnight. We did not call again to 911 , because we did not wish to have to go outside and either confront or be confronted by the large number of young people while signing the complaint. On Saturday morning we again, with our neighbors , picked up the trash. We solved our problem for Saturday night by leaving Palm Desert until after the weekend. However, a more permanent solution needs to be found. we now realize that the police department does not wish to be involved in this. Is it possible that some other agency of the city might be of help? We will appreciate whatever you might be able to do. Sincerqly, � 1�,�/ �% , en Wood 74-492 Driftwood Avenue Apartment C Palm Desert, CA 92260 cc: Bruce Altman, City Manager \ ��G��ss�� zy �v � For tvo and half yeare, ve at the Palm Desert Biltmore have tried to be good neighbore to the Southland Corporetion' s retail etoree, Chief and 7�11. We erected e Wall and eupplied the labor to paint it, in an effort to �rotect ourselvea from the conetant noiee and litter blowing our v4Yi but it hae had little affect. pur ma�or contentlon Se that one neighbor vhould not have to arotect itaelY irom another, noz ahould ell tax payere have to oay to police a �rivate �arking lot. Southland Corporatlon inetructs its employees not to oezmit loitering (only because it is concerned with robbery�, but its 7�11 stores are a nationWide headache ae e hangout tor young people. Some of the millions it s�ende on auto and boat racing could be used better in cleaning uo its etorea. Our ealee oroduct ie elee� in e quiet, cleen enviroment, but over hali of our units are eub�ect to the noiee irom the parking lot and frontage road. iTe often have to reduce o�u' pricee on thoee units and have even lost 20 year customers because of thie problem. Our property Se elso used ae both e short-cut and a toilet by 7�11 patrons, especiel�y on Weekends, requiring that I oatrol ell night Yrom dusk until 3 �M chasing people out and picking up beer cans, .bottles and �aper. We are not talking about little kids either. The ma�ority are over 18 and into their late tuentiea. We notice a marked increase vhen C.O.D. reopend. We are avare of past police attempte to cut do�n on drug and alcohol vimlations, but theee are not our concern, and beeidee they are only temporary nttacks. The sherifYe are eympathetic, but they have "ma,]or crime" to worry about. I've been told to call every single time I have a problem, but that ia like "the little boy Who cried woli" - beeides calling an emergency 911 number for noise, car racing etc. doesn't seem right. One sheriff told me to carry a shotgun (emvty). Another said "at least ve know s+here they ell are". Another sald to make citizen arreste, since Palm Desert hae no lolteiing lave they cannot do anything about the tailgate pnrtiee on the frontage road and eide streets. I vae told trat the Red Onion is the major concern et preaent, but many of the eeme �eoole go back and forth cruieing the �arking lota. ,� The parking lot ie ori� �ro�erty and can only be cle� at 7�11' e request. Our problem could be woreened if 7�11 vere to hire a eecurity guard to clenr the parking lot, unleee the police eleo clear the irontage road and eide sLreete. IY the Yrontage ie ever blocked off and made e tvo-Way etreet agnin, we might se Well bulldoze the Biltmore. The trnYfic (racing and burning rubber, blaring redioe and ehouting) vould be unbenrable, beeide removing our parking. What we are aeking ia continuoue, unrelenting, and unfrlendly harrassment by 7�11 snd the police, eapecially on Friday and Saturday nighte oY those vho have mede this an open air night club. 7/11 does not have an onsale license for food or drink; it is not a legal drive_in but is elloved to ooerate as one. Even Chiei Auto Pnrts, despite the sign in the window, makes no attempt to etop people irom working on their care. I've aeen complete brake �obs done in the pasking lot in the middle oY the night, vith redio on tull blaet. The firet thing ve requeet of the city ie a loitering lev. The eecond ie rigid enforcement. We realize thnt the kids have lookouta to warn of the approach oY a binek and vhite and hide their booze to avoid being busted for drinking in public or underage violntions. Meny park their cara on Aleesandro, Seo Luie Rey � or d rn+n the Prontege road to evoid being trapped in the lot. Many have ice chests (and eteal ice from our mnchine) in their tsunke, eome full bars. The third request is that eince 7�11 ie operatiog as a drive-in, that they provide a bnthroom for their customere. IY the heelth depertment would check the . buehes arouad the place for urine they would find more humao than csnine. Thie ie s tru�y disgueting snd unheelthy eituation, practiced by both girle nnd boye at all houre of the day and night. • The population boom and the opening of the neW high echool (unlees n new 7�11 ' goes in closer) will only increaee the problem. The kide rrith care sre going to be racii ' to 7/11 for lunch and nfter eChool se they do in Indio no�. I'm nfrnid thnt thie � etore could coat the city �e in lav eniorcement (eepecial�if it ie done right) then its eales tax sevenuee bring in. We euggeet a "cloeed" cempus. The eheriffe nleo ignore the exhibition oi epaed (burning rubber, lay a treck, etc) and loud muYYler violstione of the people "burning out". Friendly varning do no good, but the elternati+re meane papervork. A aerioue crackdown on these violatione vith s Yine instead of varning or Yix-it citation rrould help get the meseege ncroee. Meybe the cuifew could be a little better enforced. Some nlghts the pnrking lot nnd our valkvaye are ekatebonrd tracke. IY We had the money �e xould coneider Yurther barricading ourselvee in by putting vrought iron gatee at our entrances on HighWay 111, but thie r+ould not keep out the noise. We cnnnot aggreseively nttack the people caueing our oroblem becauee they could deetroy ue iY it ever became the "kide versee the Biltmore". It' e bad enough now, picking up niter them nnd chaeing them oYf our yard, snd yee, even ofi the roof. Our property acrose Aleseandro on the corner of Sen Luie Rey ia conetantly being vendalized and used ne. a bethroam elso. A day seldom goes by that I don't have to replace several eprinkler heade or vesh uo urine or even humen defecstlon (hov do I knovY Becauee they leYt, on eeveral occassions. their soiled undervear). It ie our contention that theie ie a very imoortant besic Ylar+ in the Southland Corporation businese philospt�y, since this oro�lem exiats in a very high percentage oi their 7/11 etoree. It may profeee eltruison with its sooneorship of bicycle, bost and .euto racing ( sll large tsx dlductions) but ita everyday ooeretion le baeed on eelf-protectton and greed. I've Deen through the Chief/7FilutaainYng-pxogrem and ns a former high echool teacher nnd Chief employee, I can evaluate the progrem ea being concerned With employee theYt, robbery, ehoplifting and getting the ,�ob done ae cheaply Iae poseible; all the �Ihile professing co�unity eervice. The ultimete eolution vill not be individual busineesee or citiee complaining to ' Southland, but the League of Citiee, Mayora, Police Chiefe oY the stnte or nation. I vould love to have a 5 hour video tape, with sound, to play for you ench Saturdqy .or Sundsy morning. , � � In eimmmary, our suggestiona: 1. Provide end maintain clenn reetroome. 2. Ao loitering ordinence. 3. Rigoroue enYorcement of all trnffic, noise, loitering, soning, liceneing and health violatlone. L. Posting of eigns. 5. Limit houre oY video game seege. Since they do not have enough on site perking for a store, video arcade, resteurant, 24 hour telephone booth end busy auto parte and repair etore. 6. Limiting houra of liquor eales to 11 PM. 7. Never mnke this trontage roed a tvo-Way etreet. 8. Meke sure food handlera and food eerving meete heelth codes. 9. Since they are open 24 houre inetead of 7 to 11, move the telephonea inaide - they are a ma,jor source of congregation et night. 10. Survey the homeowners on San Luis Rey, San Jose, Aleesandro, etc. to eee that ve are not the only concerned residente. Doug and Dee Mnbus, Menegera Palm Deaert Biltmore 73-$5a xigt►+ay ili Palm Desert, CallYornia 92260 (619) 3�►6-�88 \