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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.
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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.
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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
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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,
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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,
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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ARD D. MULL NS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
--SHEILA R. GI LIGAN,/ TY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESER , CALIFORNIA
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EXHIBIT "A"
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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,
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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
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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.
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