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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-11-081 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1979 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Mullins called the Regular Meeting of the Palm Desert City Council to order at 7:05 p.m. on Thursday, November 8, 1979, in City Hall Council Chambers. II. PLEDGE - Mayor Pro-Tempore James E. McPherson III. INVOCATION - Mayor Edward D. Mullins IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilman Noel J. Brush Mayor Pro-Tempore James E. McPherson Councilman Alexis D. Newbrander Councilman S. Roy Wilson Mayor Edward D. Mullins Also Present: Martin J. Bouman, City Manager David J. Erwin, City Attorney Paul A. Williams, Director of Environmental Services Carlos L. Ortega, Assistant City Manager Paul E. Byers, Director of Finance V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Palm Desert City Council of October 25, 1979. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Demand Nos. 80-041 and 80-042. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REQUEST FOR REFUND FROM PRIOR YEAR'S REVENUE By Victoria Rayward In The Amount Of *6.52 For Unused Building Permit. Rec: Approve the request and authorize the refund from Account No. 11-4980-000. D. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE By June G. and Theodor A. HANE For THE SWISS BAKERY & PANTRY RESTAURANT, 72-760 Unit 1, El Paseo Building D, Palm Desert, California. Rec: Receive and file. E. PETITION IN OPPOSITION TO The Foundation For The Retarded Of The Desert's New Residence Located on Parosella Street, Palm Desert, California. Rec: Receive and refer to the City Manager for response. November 8, 1979 Page 1 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING * * * * * is ' * JC * J: F. REQUEST FOR PRORATION OF REQUIRED FEES By Pacific Coast Builders, Inc. For Tract No. 15000, Desert Falls Country Club. Rec: Refer to Staff for recommendation. G. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By JANE FORD In The Amount of $15,000 For Flood Damage To Property Located at 74-180 Fairway Drive, Palm Desert. Rec: Deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the claimant. H. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By D.W.R. MCDONALD AND MYRNA L. MCDONALD In The Amount of *20,000 For Flood Damage To Property Located at 815 Sandpiper, Palm Desert. Rec: Deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the claimant. I. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By KATHERINE ROBINSON In The Amount Of *10,000 For Flood Damage To Property Located at 72-629 Pitahaya, Palm Desert. Rec: Deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the claimant. J. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By DOMENICO SOTTILE AND MEREDITH SOTTILE In The Amount Of *49,000 For Flood Damage To Property Located at 72-583 Beavertail Street, Palm Desert. Rec: Deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the claimant. K. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By DAVID T. BUCKLEY AND DOUGLAS RIACH In An Unspecified Amount For Flood Damage To Property Located at 74-025 Old Prospector Trail, Palm Desert. Rec: Deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the claimant. L. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By PETER C. AND NEDRA TORNAY In The Amount of $4,000 Or More For Flood Damage to Property Located at 811 Sandpiper, Palm Desert. Rec: Deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the claimant. M. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By H. NORMAN NAFSTAD In The Amount Of $75,000 Or More For Flood Damage To Property Located at 710 Sandpiper, Palm Desert. Rec: Deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the claimant. N. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By ROBERT G. SKINNER, BRUCE CHANDLER, JUN CHINO, JAMES CAPRETZ, AND CAROL TIRRE, dba DESERT DEVELOPERS #5 In The Amount of $100,000 Or More For Flood Damage To Property Located at 74-105 Candlewood, 74-095 Candlewood, 74-100 Chicory, and 74-090 Chicory, Palm Desert. Rec: Deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the claimants. 0. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By HARRY H. WINTERS, III, In The Amount Of $5,523.77 For Damage To His Vehicle Resulting From Flood Waters on Monterey Avenue. Rec: Deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the claimant. November 8, 1979 Page 2 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING * i. n * i. * * n i. * .. * i. * * * * * .. .f * i*f * i. * * * * * * * * i. i. * * * * VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) P. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By E. TED HERMANN In The Amount Of $80,000 Or More For Flood Damage To Property Located at 805 Sandpiper, Palm Desert. Rec: Deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the claimant. Q. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By WILLIAM C. & MARGARET MUMLER In The Amount Of $5,000 Or More For Flood Damage To Property Located at 806 Sandpiper, Palm Desert. Rec: Deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the claimant. R. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By FRANCIS SELLERS McCOMB On His Behalf and As Executor of Estate of Parthenia Stanton McComb In The Amount of $6,000 Or More For Flood Damage To Property At 801 Sandpiper, Palm Desert. Rec: Deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the claimant. S. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By Francis S. McComb In The Amount Of $30,000 Or More For Flood Damage To Property Located at 801 Sandpiper, Palm Desert. Rec: Deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the claimant. T. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By Sandpiper Owners Association, A California Corporation, In The Amount Of $100,000 Or More For Flood Damage To Common Areas Within the Sandpiper Development, Generally Known As Units 5 Through and Including 10 (501 Sandpiper Through 1016 Sandpiper, Palm Desert. Rec: Deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the claimant. Mayor Mullins requested that Item "E" be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion under Section X of the Agenda, "Consent Items Held Over". Councilman Brush moved and Councilman McPherson seconded to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried unani- mously. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION By Coachella Valley Television For A New Rate Schedule. Mr. Ortega reported that by Ordinance No. 62, Coachella Valley Television had been granted exclusive licensing in 1974. Under the provisions of the Ordinance, they have the right to come before the Council to request for rate increase, and Council has the right to call for a Public Hearing to review said request. Mr. Ortega reviewed the rate increases which call for an increase in the basic monthly rate of 15.1%, with other rates and charges ranging in percentage from 20% to 66%. Historically, the basic monthly rate has accounted for about 82% of the company's gross revenues. Therefore, the actual increase in overall rates is more than 15.1%. Mr. Ortega concluded that it was Staff's recommendation to approve the request with the suggestion that the Cable Company be questioned on the reconnection charge for residential where the present charge is $15.00for the first outlet plus $5.00 for the second outlet or a total of $20.00 for two outlets. The proposed change would increase this to $20 for each November 8, 1979 _ Page 3 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) A. COACHELLA VALLEY TELEVISION RATE INCREASE REQUEST (Continued) outlet for a total of $40.00 for two outlets. This would represent an increase of 100%. Another area of clarifica- tion should be in the commercial connection charges where presently the cost is $15.00 per outlet and the proposed increase would be $25.00, a 66% increase. Mayor Mullins declared the Public Hearing open and invited input in FAVOR of the request. MR. JOE BENES, Manager of Coachella Valley Television, addressed Council introducing two associates, Mr. Wayne Blick, Vice President of Palmer Broadcasting, and Mr. Bob Englehart, Vice President in Charge of Engineering. Mr. Benes stated that they were seeking the first rate increase in over 15 years of operation. He reviewed their operating costs, stating that in order to provide better service to an ever-growing area, it was most necessary to increase the cost of the service. He presented a "Clarifications of Proposed Rate Schedule" (attached and made a part of these minutes as Exhibit "A") which answered Mr. Ortega's concerns. Mr. Benes addressed the problem relative to service by his company and stated that he felt that since they now had qualified personnel, service would not be a problem. However, it had been difficult and had taken time to employ people qualified to perform in this particular business. He emphasized that they had a 24-hour trouble-shooter line where people could call in to report problems and this line would be kept in operation. Mayor Mullins invited input in OPPOSITION to the rate increase, and none was offered. He declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Brush stated that he had had a change of feeling on this matter since its original discussion. He had felt that any company that had a monopoly on business should be treated like a public utility and open their books and explain those increases. However, after looking into it, there may be other things that could come in that could make a company like this obsolete. Councilman McPherson moved and Councilman Brush seconded to accept the new Rate Schedule as submitted by Coachella Valley Tele- vision, to be effective January 1, 1980. Motion carried unanimously. B. CASE NO. TT 14998 - T & D CALIFORNIA INVESTMENTS, APPLICANT: Consideration Of A Request For Approval Of A Tentative Tract Map To Create A 26-Lot Subdivision To Allow 22 Condominium Units On Approximately 4.75 Acres Within The PR-5 (Planned Residential, Max. 5 d.u./ac.) Zone Located On The Southwest Corner Of Hovley Lane And Portola Avenue. Mr. Williams presented the Staff Report stating that this was a request for a 26 lot subdivision that would include 22 condominium units with the remainder Open Space. The development would be located on the southwest corner of Hovely Lane and Portola. He reviewed the actual development Plan and stated that the Planning Commission, because of a concern that an undivided interest in the common use lots may not be transferred to each purchaser, November 8, 1979 "` Page 4 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING i�; - is is i'; i�: J: �; i; is - L � � - iC i�; i�: ., „ •.: is i. i, i, i, ., i i ., ., i, . n ., ., ., VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) B. CASE NO. TT 14998 (Continued) did add an additional requirement "d" to Standard Condition No. 5: "Lots indicated as common shall be retained in undivided interest granted to each homeowner." Both the Planning Commission and Staff recommended approval of the Tentative Tract. Mayor Mullins declared the Public Hearing open and invited input in FAVOR of the request. None was offered. He invited input in OPPOSITION to the request, and none was offered. He declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman McPherson moved and Councilman Brush seconded to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 79-134. Councilman Wilson asked where the City stood with respect to the North Sphere Master Drainage Plan. Mr. Williams responded that Staff needed to meet with the City Attorney about it and that it should be brought to the Council by next month. Councilman Wilson stated his concern that more and more projects are being approved in that area, and he would like to see the Plan and the fee structure in effect before the area is built out. Mr. Williams responded that any map submitted before consideration of the Plan would be exempt from the provisions of the Plan. Mayor Mullins called for the vote, and the motion carried on a 3-2 vote with Councilmen Newbrander and Wilson voting NO. VIII. RESOLUTIONS None IX. ORDINANCES For Introduction: None For Adoption: A. ORDINANCE NO. 217 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE IN SECTION 25.92, ET SEQ, BY CHANGING THE ZONE FROM PR-6, S.P. TO R-3 (9) ON APPROXIMATELY 16.0 + ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF STATE HIGHWAY T11 AND EL PASEO. CASE NO: CZ 08-79. Mr. Bouman stated that this was the second reading of the ordinance, and no further input had been received. Councilman Newbrander moved and Councilman McPherson seconded to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 217. Motion carried unani- mously. X. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER E. PETITION IN OPPOSITION TO The Foundation For The Retarded Of The Desert's New Residence Located on Parosella Street, Palm Desert, California. Mayor Mullins stated that he had removed this item as he knew there were people present to speak about it. MR. LOUIS C. KUEHNER, 73-500 Little Bend Trail, Palm Desert, November 8, 1979 Page 5 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING X. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER (Continued) E. (Continued) addressed the Council as Executive Director of the Foundation for the Retarded of the Desert. He read a prepared statement (attached and made a part of these minutes as Exhibit "B") in support of the Foundation's new project. Mr. Lawrence M. Carnick, Attorney, 45-902 Oasis, Indio, stated that he could only echo what Mr. Kuehner has said about this project. MR. BERNARD ROGERS, 74-163 Parosella, Palm Desert, stated that they lived in a residential neighborhood. He felt that since the new occupants of this proposed home would be charged a monthly rent, it would not be an allowable use. He felt that the zoning was being changed from R-1 to R-2 or R-3 Mr. Erwin, City Attorney, responded that whether someone is renting or not has no bearing on the zoning of the area. Six people are permitted under existing State law in an R-1 zone. State law preempts any City ordinance, thus the Council would not have any jurisdiction over this matter whether it wanted to or not. Mr. Rogers pointed out that everyone in the entire block was against this project, and Mr. Erwin responded again that existing State law requires the City to recognize this activity in an R-1 zone, and there is nothing the Council can do about it. People in opposition would have to go to their State legislators. Mr. Erwin also pointed out that there will be 6 residents in the home with one supervisor, and the six person maximum will not be exceeded. Councilman McPherson stated that it might be beneficial for those in opposition to the home to visit the Founda- tion to see exactly what they are accomplishing. MRS. AVIS EHRMAN, Parosella Street, addressed Council in opposition to the proposed home, stating that these people were patients, not clients, or why would they need a staff to care for them. She also stated that her property value would depreciate. Councilman Wilson responded that his children need super- vision and are under his care, yet not considered patients. MS. JEAN CENA, Foundation for the Retarded, addressed Council explaining what exactly the home atmosphere could do for these people and how beneficial it was. MR. RUSS DOWE, 48-215 Painted Canyon, Cahuilla Hills, addressed Council as the father of a retarded boy. He pointed out the misconception that retarded meant mentally ill when it really meant "slow". He stated that the people in opposition should realize that the people being discussed are normal people. The opposition was trying to put these good citizens back in the closet in the back room. The people on Parosella, he felt, were not stupid, just ignorant. He felt that if they visited the Foundation, they would see real love, real Christianity, and loyalty. They might even like it. Councilman Wilson moved to recieve the petition and refer it to the City Manager for response. Motion carried unanimously. November 8, 1979 Page 6 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING XI. NEW BUSINESS None XII. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF BID For the San Carlos/DeAnza Intersection Improvements Project. Mr. Bouman advised that this project had been in the City works for several years. The low bid received from Massey Sand and Rock Company was in the amount of $22,847.35. He introduced Resolution No. 79-135 at this time which would transfer $14,000 needed from the Traffic Safety Fund, "Chia Extension Project" to cover the costs of this project. Councilman McPherson moved and Councilman Brush seconded to award the Contract to Massey Sand and Rock Company, low bidder, in the amount of $22,847.35, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. Motion carried on a 4-1 vote with Mayor Mullins voting NO. He explained his NO vote by stating that since Massey has been too busy to finish other projects they have, he didn't know how they could take on this project. Councilman McPherson moved and Councilman Brush seconded to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 79-135. Motion carried unani- mously. XII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MS. HELEN ROSE, 73-853 Highway 111, Palm Desert, addressed Council as a business owner on Highway 111 and stated her opposition to the new Frontage Road System. She said her customers were consistently complaining that they could not find her or that her store was too inaccessible. XIV. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER 1. RESOLUTION NO. 79-136 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 13881-2 AND APPROVING THE AGREEMENTS RELATING THERETO. Mr. Bouman presented Resolution No. 79-136 and explained that it was an item that should have appeared on the Agenda. However, even though the material was submitted in a timely fashion by the applicant, it was not placed on the Agenda due to the illness of the Director of Public Works. It is an action that calls for approval of a Final Map for the second phase of a project known as Chaparral, Tract No. 13881-2. All requirements have been met; there is no change from the Tentative Tract Map. Bonds have been posted, and Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 79-136 which approves Final Tract Map 13881-2. Councilman Brush stated that with all of the discussion and letters relative to the grading of the project, he would feel more comfortable in continuing the matter until such time as these problems were resolved. Councilman Brush moved and Councilman Newbrander seconded to continue the matter to the meeting of November 29, 1979. Mr. Bouman stated that when this was before Council for approval, Mr. Homme and his attorney were present to raise questions about the grading on this property because they are adjacent neighbors. Staff has been working with Mr. Doty and with Mr. Homme and believes Mr. Homme's concerns have been satisfied. The drainage situation was resolved by Monterey Country Club and November 8, 1979 Page 7 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING XIV. REPORTS AND REMARKS (Continued) A. CITY MANAGER (Continued) 1. RESOLUTION NO. 79-136 (Continued) Chaparral Country Club. The question about the location and elevation of the maintenance building has also been resolved to Mr. Homme's satisfaction. Since the time of the first approval, Mr. Bouman stated that he had been contacted by Monterey Country Club about the grading differential; however, in this case, the developer has simply proceeded according to the grading plan as approved by the City. MR. RICHARD DOTY, 43 Barcellona, Rancho Mirage, addressed Council echoing Mr. Bouman's comments. He stated that it would work an extreme hardship to have it delayed for 3 weeks in that he would not be available that evening. They had worked hard to get it before Council at this meeting, and somehow, due to Mr. Beebe's illness, it was not placed on the Agenda. He pointed out that they had been subjected to a continuance once before because of all of this, and they felt that whole matter had been put to bed. Councilman Wilson asked who Monterey County Club had used as an engineer. MR. JACK SAUNDERS, Webb Engineering and Engineer for Chaparral, addressed Council stating that he thought Monterey Country Club had used Engineering Services out of Los Angeles. He further reviewed their approach as they had graded Chaparral, stating the emphasis they had had to place on drainage. He did not feel that there was more than 1 to 2 feet difference in grade between the two properties and this was only in certain places. Councilman Wilson asked if there was anything that could be done about this differential; would the continuance help it in any way. Mr. Bouman responded that the applicant has already made substantial improvements in grading his property to con- form to the grading plans that the City approved. He stated that he would not feel comfortable in now requiring a change, and he didn't know if the City could do so legally. He stated that he believed the applicant had acted in good faith, and he could appreciate the concerns of the adjoining property owners. He stated that he could verify what Mr. Saunders had stated - that the differential was no more than 2.5 feet and it probably does not affect more than two lots, with others to a lesser degree. He pointed out that, as Council was aware, there had been some friction between the two developers themselves, and the City has chosen not to become involved. If there are to be some changes made, it would be Mr. Doty's decision whether he would want to make them or not. Mr. Bouman stated that he had asked him before, and Mr. Doty had explained that he had gone too far on his project to change now, not to mention the drastic changes that would have to be made in the drainage already completed if it were to now be regraded. Councilman Wilson asked if the matter were to be continued and if the City were found to be in error, could we do anything about it? Mr. Erwin responded that with the investment the developer already -has, the City would be hard-pressed to get a change. - November 8, 1979 Page 8 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL N ETING XIV. REPORTS AND REMARKS (Continued) A. CITY MANAGER (Continued) 1. RESOLUTION NO. 79-136 (Continued) Mayor Mullins called for the vote on the floor to continue the matter to the meeting of November 29, 1979. Motion was defeated by the following vote: AYES: Brush and Newbrander NOES: McPherson, Wilson & Mullins Councilman Wilson moved and Councilman McPherson seconded to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 79-136, approving the Final Tract Map 13881-2. Motion carried on the following vote. AYES: McPherson, Wilson & Mullins NOES: Brush and Newbrander B. City Attorney None C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Councilman McPherson inquired as to the status of the widening of Monterey Road between Hovely Lane and the development called Sagewood. He had asked about this a few meetings prior to this, and pointed out that the traffic situation on Monterey was getting worse, and this widening would greatly help. Staff reported that this was being coordinated by Mr. Beebe who was ill and not present at this meeting. However, Staff was further directed to work with the City of Rancho Mirage and the County of Riverside relative to the installation of tem- porary 4-way stop signs at the corner of Monterey and Country Club Drive until such time as a signal is installed. Mayor Mullins asked that everyone note the Future Meetings listed on the Agenda. XV. ADJOURNMENT Councilman McPherson moved and Councilman Wilson seconded to adjourn the meeting, noting that it would be held November 29th rather than November 22nd due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Mullins adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m. % 6• 177 ARD D. MULL NS, MAYOR ATTEST: --SHEILA R. GI LIGAN,/ TY CLERK CITY OF PALM DESER , CALIFORNIA November 8, 1979 Page 9 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING is •. •. is n •. •. •. n i. •. i. •: •. •. •. •. •. •. is n is •. •. •. n i. •: •. is is •. i': •. •. i. •. J: EXHIBIT "A" 'LA_iIyl:! Al [oN s O ?%:.(?:)Os:;J)i,J,P RESIDENTIAL SECTION: New connection 1st activation: If not prewi.red: $30.00 each olit.let If prewired : $20. 00 each o' tlet (SO. 50 each add' 1 outlet if work done t time of initial installation.) Reconnection charge: $20.00 each outlet (SG.50 each add'l outlet if vor': done at t i.me of initial installation.) CO=CIAL SECTION: Commercial connection charges: $25 . 00 per u t let maximum or cost, whichever is Pvid November 8, 1979 Page 10 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING member of Notional Association for Retorded Citizens California Association for the Retarded EXHIBIT "B" A Califorma Non•Profit C'orporanon FOUNDATION FOR THE RETARDED OF THE DESERT P.O. BOX 1183 PALM DESERT, CA. 92260 November 8, 1979 714-346-1611 714 - 346-0591 My name is Louis C. Kuehner. I live at 73-500 Little Bend Trail in Palrn Desert. I am the Executive Director of the Foundation for the Retarded of the Desert which is located on the corner of Portola and Chicory in Palm Desert, and I am here representing the Foundation for the Retarded of the Desert. Here with me are members of the Foundation for the Retarded of the Desert. As many of you know the Foundation has been providing services for the developmentally disabled in Palm Desert for 10 years. We also operate a chapter in the Morongo Basin area. In these two locations, presently our programs consist of an Infant Intervention program serving 25 infants, 2 work activity centers serving a total of 70 adults, an independent living training program at an apartment house in Palm Springs serving 8-10 adults per year, and various recreational and camping programs throughout the year. We have recently received a state grant which will enable us to develop work crews in the community and place clients in jobs. All of our programs and services are aimed at providing opportunities for handicapped individuals to develop to their greatest potential. Our newest program is our group home for 6 developmentally disabled men on Paresella Street. The goal of the home is to provide a semi-independent living experience for these men. This will all be done under the supervision and licensing of the State, through the Department of Public Social Services. This means, of course, that rigid standards will be imposed regarding: health, safety and maintenance of property and programs. FETCH CENTER / work octwny programs Carnptng Progroms D. I.A.P. / 'nfont progroms MORONGO BASIN / work oct,,ty center VALUE VILLAGE / rt,r,ft store Sem,..ndependent Ruing Program November 8, 1979 Page 11 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING EXHIBIT "B" Page 2 November 8, 1979 Palm Desert City Council The program will also be monitored by the Inland Counties Regional Center. The location of the home is appropriate and, of course, permitted in an R-1 zone. There will be 2 resident advisors on the staff plus a part-time instructor. A staff person will be on the premises at all times. The residents living at the home will be attending the Foundation's FETCH Center or work in the community. In addition to their daily program, they will have a training program at the home also. It is our hope that some of these young men will someday be able to move to our independent living program in Palm Springs, and from there to their own apartments. We feel that this program is important because every human being has a right to live in as normal a situation as possible. We also feel it is an alternative to being placed in a state hospital, which, in turn, is a great savings to the tax payer. Our neighbors have voiced some fears and questions - legitimately, we feel. We have met with them recently to explain our project to them. We have pointed out that studies indicate that property values will not go down. We have assured them that we plan to have one of the nicest looking homes on the block. We are in high hopes that within a very short time these same folks will say they are proud to be our neighbors. Thank you for the opportunity to tell you about our project. 1 November 8. 1979 Page 12