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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-02-14MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1985 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Snyder called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro-Tempore Richard S. Kelly IQ. IV. INVOCATION - Councilmember Phyllis Jackson ROLL CALL Present: Councilmember Jean M. Benson Councilmember Phyllis Jackson Mayor Pro-Tempore Richard S. Kelly Councilman S. Roy Wilson Mayor Walter H. Snyder Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, Assistant City Manager Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk Doug Phillips, Deputy City Attorney Gregg Holtz, Senior Engineer Ramon A. Diaz, Director of Environmental Services Kirby J. Warner, Director of Finance V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS A. PROCLAMATION FOR MARK O'MEARA. Mayor Snyder read a proclamation declaring February 15, 1985, as "Mark O'Meara Day" in Palm Desert. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 24, 1985. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Demand Nos. 85-072, 85-073, 85-074, and 85-075. Rec: Approve as presented. C. RESOLUTION NO. 85-8 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH ITS FINDINGS AND AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF FILES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY THAT HAVE BEEN MICROFILMED. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1985 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * D. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By Donna L. Campos in the amount of $147.15. Rec: Deny the claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the Claimant. ' E. REQUEST FOR FINALIZATION OF CONTRACT - 1983-84 Slurry Seal Program (Contract No. 1079). Rec: By Minute Motion, accept the work for Contract No. 1079 as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. F. REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION FOR TRAFFIC MODIFICATION AT PORTOLA AVENUE AND EL PASEO. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the appropriation from traffic signalization reserves for the subject Councilmember Jackson noted that Demand Register 85-074 erroneously included on the Council Agenda and requested that it be removed on the Consent Calendar for the Redevelopment Agency. Mr. Phillips requested that Item D be referred to the City Attorney matter might be resolved. SIGNAL of $13,120 project. had been and placed so that the Upon motion by Wilson, second by Jackson, the Consent Calendar was approved as amended by unanimous vote of the Council. VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A MRS. P.E. KIRKPATRICK, 44-011 San Pablo, stated that she had a petition signed by approximately 90 owners and operators of businesses on the north frontage road. The petition was in opposition to the conversion of the frontage road to two-way traffic, and she submitted the petition to the City Clerk (on file and of record in the City Clerk's Office). VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 25.37, SPECIFYING TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF AN EIGHT UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT CONTAINING TWO UNITS AFFORDABLE TO MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SANTA ROSA WAY, 300 FEET WEST OF SAN PASCUAL. WILLIAM SPENCER, APPLICANT. CASE NO. PP 84-44. (Continued from meetings of December 27, 1984, January 10, and January 24, 1985.) Mayor Snyder noted that this was a continued public hearing and asked for staff's report. Mr. Diaz noted that this had been continued since December 27, 1984, in order to allow staff and the subcommittee appointed by the Council time to arrive at some clarification of the State code as it relates to density bonuses for low to moderate income housing units. He stated that the proposed development agreement modified the original agreement in two ways: 1) lowers the number of units that would be controlled from 25% or two units under moderate income housing, to 10% or one unit under the low income housing; and 2) changes the rental rate from $564 per month to $350 per month for one and two bedroom units. He added that staff had not been able to discuss these changes with Mr. Spencer and, therefore, did not know whether or not he would be agreeable to this new agreement. It was staff's recommendation that this development agreement be approved; however, Mr. Diaz felt that the applicant might wish to present his case in terms of the agreement. Mayor Snyder invited input in FAVOR of this request. -2- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1985 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * MR. WILLIAM SPENCER, P.O. Box 144, Palm Desert, stated that he had been made aware of the changes by telephone and felt that he could not agree to them. He did not feel that developers were in the welfare business and felt the property could not be developed this way. Councilman Wilson asked why the applicant had applied for this under the low to moderate income density bonus program. Mr. Spencer responded that he had been advised by staff that he was applying for a moderate income density bonus, not a low income density bonus. Mayor Snyder recommended that this matter be continued to the next meeting in order to determine with staff exactly what can be done. Councilman Wilson noted that the proposed $350 rent being disputed by the applicant was at 60% of the low income median. If staff could work with the applicant at 80% of the range and with two units, perhaps a mutual agreement could be reached. Mr. Spencer agreed. Councilman Wilson moved to continue this matter until the meeting of February 28, 1985. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote. B. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 25.37, SPECIFYING TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF A NINE UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT CONTAINING TWO UNITS AFFORDABLE TO MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAN PASCUAL AND SANTA ROSA. PAUL M. MADISON, APPLICANT, FOR LEE AND SANDRA CAREL -OWNERS. CASE NO. PP 84-37. (Continued from meetings of December 27, 1984, January 10, and January 24, 1985.) Mayor Snyder noted that this was a continued public hearing and asked for staff's report. Mr. Diaz stated that this case was similar to the request by William Spencer. In this case, staff was able to discuss the changes in the development agreement with the applicant. Mr. Madison had indicated that the owners would agree to a rental amount of $350 for the one and two bedroom units. Staff recommended the Council waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 413 to second reading. Mayor Snyder invited input in FAVOR of this request. MR. JACK CRUZ, 27-187 E. 5th Street, Highland, CA 92346, noted that he represented the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Carel. He stated that the owners would agree to the $350 per month rent, provided that they would not be locked into this low income figure in the event the Spencer project was approved at a higher level. Mr. Diaz responded that the applicant would receive the two units requested, but the City would only be controlling one of those units through the development agreement. At the moderate income level, the applicant would receive the two units, and the City would control both of them. He noted that the criteria used in one project does not have any bearing on another project. Mr. Cruz stated that the applicant would go along with the staff recommendation. Mayor Snyder invited input in OPPOSITION to this request, and none was offered. Upon motion by Jackson, second by Kelly, Ordinance No. 413 was passed to second reading by unanimous vote of the Council. -3- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1985 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENV1kONMENTAL IMPACT, PRECISE PLAN, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF 26 CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON 3.2 ACRES WITH THE R-2 (7) S.P. AND PR-7 ZONES (INCLUDING A 25% DENSITY BONUS FOR MODERATE INCOME HOUSING) LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PARKVIEW DRIVE AND FAIRHAVEN DRIVE. CHARLES MARTIN AND ROBERT L. WARD, APPLICANTS. CASE NO. PP 84-24A. (Continued from the meeting of January 24, 1985.) Mayor Snyder noted that this was a continued public hearing and asked for staff's report. Mr. Diaz stated that it was staff's recommendation that this be considered in two steps: 1) the Precise Plan of design, which calls for 26 condominium units to be developed at the southeast corner of Parkview Drive and Fairhaven Drive; and 2) the proposed Development Agreement, which would control two of the condominium units. These units would be two bedroom, one bath, 800 square feet, at a price of $45,000. Mayor Snyder invited input in FAVOR of this request. MR. CHARLES MARTIN, 73-725 El Paseo, architect for the project, stated that he did not feel that this was a legal public hearing and, therefore, the Precise Plan should not be discussed at this time. Since the Council voted to deny the request on December 27, 1984, and the project was brought back to it on January 24, 1985, at the request of Mr. Ward, he felt that the public hearing should be readvertised. He requested that the Council continue this matter. Mr. Phillips stated that it was not his understanding that this needed to be legally advertised. However, the Council might wish to go ahead and readvertise so that any concerns that the applicant might have in this respect could be taken care of. Upon motion by Jackson, second by Kelly, staff was instructed to readvertise a public hearing for this project for the meeting of March 14, 1985, by unanimous vote of the Council. Mr. Diaz stated for the record that the applicant had been monitoring these proceedings since the request was first brought before the Council, and they were aware that it had been placed on the Agenda. D. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE CONVERSION OF THE NORTH HIGHWAY 111 FRONTAGE ROAD FROM MONTEREY AVENUE TO LAS PALMAS AVENUE TO TWO-WAY TRAFFIC. Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing open and asked for staff's report. Mr. Ortega reported that this had been discussed at length in Study Session. It was staff's recommendation that the Council approve the conversion of the north Highway 111 Frontage Road from Monterey Avenue to Las Palmas Avenue to two-way traffic. Mayor Snyder invited input in FAVOR of this request. MR. ROMEO PULUQI, 73-340 Highway 111, stated that he would definitely like to see the frontage roads converted. He stated that this had been going on for the last 7 years, and he felt that the property and business owners on the north side deserved to have their just rewards. MR. DON LINTON, 73-020 Highway 111, stated he felt just as many cars travel east on the frontage road as travel west. He stated he knew Mr. Kirkpatrick had a petition, but he did not feel that there were 90 businesses between Monterey and San Pablo opposed to the conversion. He added that he represented Dr. Lyons, who owns five lots immediately east of Monterey, and they were in favor of the conversion. He also statedvxhat they would be willing to donate part of their -- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1985 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * property to the City to develop a roadway from the existing frontage road to the alley (Alessandro). MR. CHARLES MILLER, 73-088 Highway 111, stated that he represented the six people on his property and that they were all in favor of the conversion. MR. ROGER REISHER, 74-629 Arroyo Drive, Indian Wells, stated that he represented a group of people who have a charter for First Bank of Palm Desert. He reviewed their plans for building the bank at the corner of Monterey and Highway 111 and stated their feeling that the best way to handle the traffic in that area would be to have the frontage road converted to two-way traffic. MR. CHARLIE SWEET, 73-288 Highway 111, #20, stated that he has been a resident of Palm Desert for 15 years and was in favor of the conversion. Mayor Snyder invited input in OPPOSITION to this request. MR. R.E. KIRKPATRICK, 44-011 San Pablo, stated that he had submitted a petition earlier in the meeting with 90 signatures opposed to the conversion. He felt that the two-way traffic was not necessary, as people could use Alessandro to get back to businesses they passed. He also felt that too much parking space would be lost by the conversion. Mayor Snyder asked the engineer for his report. MR. JOE FOUST, of Austin -Foust, 1450 North Tustin, Santa Ana, reviewed the conversion plans in detail, noting that there would only be 5-8% loss in total parking due to the conversion. Councilman Wilson asked what the cost would be, and Mr. Foust responded that $30,000 would include everything. MR. EARL MORLEY, #1 Lafayette, Rancho Mirage, stated that as his property was located at San Pablo and Highway 111, it would not now be affected by the conversion. However, he wondered how people would know that there was only one-way traffic on the frontage road when they reached Las Palmas. He felt that a sign telling them on this should be posted. MR. JACK LINDSEY, 77-369 Blackfoot, stated he did not feel this was a safe plan and felt that traffic traveling east on Highway 111 at night would be adversely affected by lights from traffic traveling west on the frontage road. Mayor Snyder stated that a committee had been formed consisting of a cross-section of citizens. This committee had met several times and invited input from everyone. They had talked with the traffic engineer who had worked with Caltrans relative to what can and cannot be done. Those findings and the results of the meetings had been presented to the Council. Councilmember Jackson stated that public input had been invited at every one of those meetings, and not many people attended to be heard. Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Wilson stated he felt that some of the comments received were valid, especially those on the traffic situation. He was in favor of the conversion in this area for the following reasons: 1) this area does not have Alessandro behind it to provide circulation; 2) he sees the west end as a similar situation traffic -wise as the east end and feels that this would work just as well in this area; and 3) there would not have to be a major overhaul of the road. -5- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1985 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Councilmember Benson stated her concern with the fact a very dangerous situation would exist if the frontage road was two-way traffic to Las Palmas and only one-way from there to San Pablo. Councilman Wilson moved to direct staff to begin the conversion of the north side frontage road between Monterey Avenue and Las Palmas Avenue. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Benson voting NO for reasons previously stated. E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (3-5 DU/ACRE) TO DISTRICT COMMERCIAL FOR 22.1 GROSS ACRES, A PREANNEXATION CHANGE OF ZONE FROM W-2-20 (RIVERSIDE COUNTY ZONING) TO PC (2) (DISTRICT COMMERCIAL) FOR 22.1 GROSS ACRES AND PR-5 (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL, FIVE DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) FOR 66.76 GROSS ACRES, A PARCEL MAP TO CREATE TWO PARCELS, AND A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AS IT RELATES TO THE ABOVE 88.86 GROSS ACRES LOCATED AT THE FUTURE NORTHEAST CORNER OF GERALD FORD DRIVE AND MONTEREY AVENUE. MONTEREY AVENUE ASSOCIATES AND HOUSLEY ASSOCIATES, APPLICANTS. Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing open and asked for staff's report. Mr. Diaz reported that he had discussed this request with the applicant, Mr. Steinberg of Monterey Associates, and indicated to him the Council's concern with prezoning without having a specific plan for the area. Mr. Steinberg had agreed to a continuance of this request until a specific plan is completed. It was possible that it would be seven to eight month process. Staff recommended the matter be continued and readvertised when it is ready to be brought before the Council. Mayor Snyder invited input in FAVOR of or OPPOSED to this request. MR. HAROLD HOUSLEY, Housley Associates, stated that the applicants agreed with the recommendation to table this matter until a specific plan is completed for that area. Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Jackson moved to TABLE this matter until a specific plan for the area is completed. Motion was seconded by Wilson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. F. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF PER PARCEL ASSESSMENTS FOR LOT CLEANING CHARGES. Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing open and asked for staffs report. Mr. Ortega reported that this involves abatement of three parcels of property. It was staffs recommendation that the Council waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-10 confirming these assessments. Mayor Snyder invited input in FAVOR of this request, and none was offered. He invited input in OPPOSITION to this request, and none was offered. He declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Jackson noted that one name listed in Exhibit "A" was incorrect. It was listed as Barbara Mermels, and it should be amended to Barbara Mermelstein. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Jackson, Resolution No. 85-10 as amended was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. -6- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1985 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IX. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 85-11 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A CHANGE OF ZONE, PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN, AND AN EIGHT LOT SUBDIVISION FOR A 128,100 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER ON LAND BOUNDED BY THE PALM VALLEY STORM CHANNEL, EL PASEO, PAINTERS PATH, AND HIGHWAY 111. CASE C/Z 84-11, PP 84-31, AND TT 20351. Mayor Snyder noted that this had been discussed in Study Session. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Kelly, Resolution No. 85-11 was adopted by a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Jackson voting NO for reasons stated during the public hearings for this project. X. ORDINANCES For Introduction: A. ORDINANCE NO. 420 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 9.24 TO TITLE 9 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, TO BE KNOWN AS THE NOISE CONTROL ORDINANCE, AND DELETING CHAPTER 15.28 OF TITLE 25 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT. Mr. Ortega reported that after lengthy discussion of this item in Study Session, staff was recommending a continuance to allow more study in specific areas. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Benson, Ordinance No. 420 was continued to the meeting of February 28, 1985, by unanimous vote of the Council. For Adoption: None XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None )UT. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 FOR CONTRACT NO. 1073, ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE PORTOLA AVENUE CULVERT AT THE WHITEWATER RIVER. Mr. Ortega reported that as a result of Study Session discussion, staff would look into hiring a temporary inspector. Councilman Wilson moved to approve Change Order No. 4 and to direct the City Manager and Director of Public Works to determine whether the same job could be accomplished by hiring a temporary inspector. Councilmember Benson seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. Upon question by Finance Director Kirby Warner, Council concurred that the monies should come from the contingency fund of the contract. B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS WITH THE COLLEGE OF THE DESERT FOR USE OF THE MEN'S BASEBALL FIELD AND PAYMENT OF UTILITY COSTS. Mr. Diaz reported that these two agreements were needed to ensure that the Coachella Valley Recreation District would be responsible for payment of the utility costs when the field was used by youth teams and College of the Desert would pay the costs when the College team uses the field. Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the Agreements and authorize the Mayor to execute same. Motion was seconded by Jackson and carried by 4-1 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1985 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * vote, with Councilman Wilson ABSTAINING as he felt he might have a conflict of interest due to his employment by the College of the Desert. Mr. Phillips stated that he would look into whether or not it would be a conflict of interest for Councilman Wilson to participate in decisions concerning the College of the Desert. XIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By Chuck Drinkworth for an Unspecified Amount for Alleged Damage to His Vehicle on City Street. Mr. Phillips stated that this claim had been settled and the amount of $327.40 paid to the Claimant. He asked that the Council ratify the City Attorney's action. Councilman Wilson moved to ratify the City Attorney's action in settling with and paying the claimant in an amount of $327.40. Councilmember Benson seconsed the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. B. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR. Mr. Ortega stated that this had appeared on a previous Agenda and that the Council had continued it in order to allow more time to study the matter. Councilmember Jackson stated she felt that it should be continued until it could be discussed in a Study Session. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Jackson, this matter was continued to the meeting of February 28, 1985. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. C. CONSIDERATION OF PLANS FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE CIVIC CENTER Mr. Diaz stated that staff had been directed to investigate alternatives that would create additional work areas within the Civic Center. He reviewed in detail the suggestions by the architect, Mr. Outcault. Councilman Kelly stated that he would prefer that this matter be continued as he wanted to see a more in-depth plan of what the changes would be. Councilman Wilson stated that he also did not see any problem with continuing the matter and added that he would like to see a simple sketch of what the changes would look like. Mr. Diaz asked that the Council continue the matter to the meeting of March 14, 1985, as he would not be present at the February 28th meeting. Mr. Warner stated that more information would be coming in relative to computerization, and this should help in determining how much additional space would be needed to house a computer. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Kelly, the matter was continued to the meeting of March 14, 1985, by unanimous vote of the Council. XIV. OLD BUSINESS None XV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B MR. ROMEO PULUQI, 73-340 Highway 111, thanked the Council on behalf of the people on the north side frontage road for approving the conversion from Monterey Avenue to Las Palmas Avenue. MR. SANDY BAUM, 45-800 Deep Canyon, stated that since the dedication of the Civic Center, he had spent many hours looking at the mural in the Council Chamber and wondered when it would be completed. -8- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1985 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Councilmember Jackson stated that the artist admits that a little more work could be done in the lower right corner and has promised that he will do it. XVI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER 1. SIGNALIZATION OF EL PASEO Mr. Ortega reported that this had been discussed in Study Session and recommended that Council authorize staff to negotiate an engineering contract for signalization of El Paseo at San Pablo and at San Luis Rey. It was also recommended by the Director of Public Works that funds for this be transferred from the Cook Street/Country Club Drive Signalization Fund as it was no longer needed. Councilman Kelly moved to: 1) authorize staff to negotiate an engineering contract for signalization of El Paseo at San Pablo and at San Luis Rey; and 2) direct a transfer of funds from the Cook Street/Country Club Drive Signalization fund to this project. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Kelly also asked that consideration be given to four-way stop signs at Larkspur and Lupine. Mayor Snyder responded that the Traffic Committee was looking into this. 2. MODEL TOUR SIGNS Mr. Diaz noted that this had been discussed in Kaffeeklatsch and dealt with the City constructing signs directing people to the different developments in the City where they might see models. This would similar to the signage currently being used in Rancho Mirage. Councilman Wilson moved to direct staff to proceed with this program under the special provisions of the sign ordinance, Section 25.68.540, with further instruction to staff to bring this back to the Council once specific details are worked out. Councilmember Jackson seconded the motion; motion carried by unanimous vote. B. CITY ATTORNEY None C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1. ADDITIONAL ACCESS TO PALM DESERT HIGH SCHOOL Mayor Snyder reported that he had met with the School Board and Superintendent relative to the high school and problems with an alternate route into the school which could possibly be from Magnesia Falls, Deep Canyon, or Fred Waring Drive. He asked that staff be directed to immediately start studies to ensure that a secondary access to the west would be installed to service the Sports Complex and the high school prior to the projected opening date of the high school in September 1986. This secondary access would be with the concurrence of property owners in the area. Mayor Snyder moved to direct staff to study the most suitable location for a secondary access road to service the Sports Complex and the high school, said secondary access road to be completed prior to the projected opening of the high school in September 1986. Motion was seconded by Wilson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. 2. Mayor Snyder asked that everyone note the future meetings listed on the Agenda. Mrs. Gilligan noted that there was an error in the list of future meetings on the Agenda. The Building Board of Appeals 6c Condemnation meets on the second Thursday of each month, and the next meeting is scheduled for March 14, 1985, at 11:30 a.m..9_ MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1985 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XVII. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Wilson moved to adjourn the City Council meeting to Executive Session (pending litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) & (b), Lewis Homes vs. City of Palm Desert), said Executive Session to be held immediately following adjournment of the Redevelopment Agency Meeting. Councilmember Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote, and Mayor Snyder adjourned the meeting to Executive Session at 9:15 p.m. Mayor Snyder reconvened the meeting at 9:40 p.m. and immediately adjourned with no action taken or announced. ATTEST: SHEILA R. GILE GAN, CIWCLERK CITY OF PALM DESERT,L6kLIFORNIA WALTER H. SNYDER, AY -10-