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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1985
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Snyder called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro-Tempore Richard S. Kelly
III. INVOCATION - Councilmember Phyllis Jackson
IV. 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:
Bruce A. Altman, City Manager
Carlos L. Ortega, Assistant City Manager
Mary P. Frazier, Deputy City Clerk
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Barry McClellan, Director of Public Works
Stan Sawa, Principal Planner
Kirby J. Warner, Director of Finance
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
A. REQUEST FOR SUPPORT FROM CITY OF BLYTHE RELATIVE TO
RIVERSIDE COUNTY STATE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
LOCATION.
Mayor Snyder stated that this had been discussed at length in Study
Session and recommended that the Council adopt Resolution No. 85-15
supporting the location of the Riverside County State Correctional
Institution in Blythe.
Upon motion by Kelly, second by Jackson, Resolution No. 85-15 was adopted
by unanimous vote of the Council.
B. APPOINTMENT TO BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS AND
CONDEMNATIONS TO FILL VACANCIES CREATED BY EXPIRATION
OF TERMS OF KEN ROBERTS AND TOM SCOTT.
Mayor Snyder stated that per a memo from the Director of Building do
Safety, the five year term of Ken Roberts expired on April 30, 1984,
while the five year term of Tom Scott would expire on April 1, 1985.
He added that both gentlemen had indicated their willingness to
continue serving in this capacity.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Jackson, Ken Roberts and Tom Scott were
reappointed to five year terms on the City's Building Board of Appeals and
Condemnations. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
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VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 14, 1985.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Demand
Nos. 85-076, and 85-081.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT THROUGH JANUARY 31, 1985.
Rec: Receive and file.
D. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY by Robert S. Traub in the amount of
$22,052.12.
Rec: Deny the claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the
Claimant.
E. REQUEST FOR FINAL APPROVAL of Tract No. 19640.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 85-12
approving Tract No. 19640 and the bonds and agreements
relating thereto.
F. QUITCLAIM OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the quitclaim of the public
utility easement as shown in Exhibit "A".
G. AWARD OF CONTRACT for Engineering for Traffic Signals at El
Paseo/San Pablo and El Paseo/San Luis Rey.
Rec: By Minute Motion, award a contract to Herman Kimmel do
Associates, Inc., in the amount of $4,800 for engineering
design of traffic signals at the intersections of El Paseo/San
Pablo and El Paseo/San Luis Rey and authorize a contingency
reserve of $480 for this contract.
H. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS for contract with Tug Tamaru for
computerization study.
Rec: Authorize $2,500.00 addition to Mr. Tamaru's contract for
services.
I. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL. of Change Order No. 1 to Contract No.
1052, Fred Waring Drive Street Improvements, in the amount of
$14,127.16.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract
No. 1052 in the amount of $14,127.16.
Mrs. Frazier asked that the Council continue Item A, Minutes of the Regular
City Council Meeting of February 14, 1985, as they were not completed in
time for the meeting.
Upon motion by Kelly, second by Wilson, the Consent Calendar, with the
exception of Item A, was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Council.
VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A
MR. GREGORY FRECH, 73-640 El Paseo, addressed the Council and
stated that he and his wife were owners of Bon Appetit Restaurant on
El Paseo. He stated that when they had taken out the necessary papers
to open the restaurant, they had not been notified that a permit was
needed to use the patio area. On Tuesday, February 26th, one of the
City's Code Compliance Officers had spoken to his wife and demanded
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that the tables, chairs and umbrellas be removed from the patio area
with the exception of 12 seats. They were told by the Officer that they
had seven days in which to remove these items or they would be shut
down. Mr. Frech added that they had been serving on the patio for the
past three months and had never been notified prior to this time. He
went on to say that he had submitted the necessary paperwork to obtain
a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the restaurant and wondered what
could be done in the meantime to keep his restaurant open.
Councilmember Jackson asked if the patio was in use when Mr. Frech
first leased the space. He responded that it was and in fact they are
currently using the furniture from the previous owner.
Mayor Snyder stated that a decision changing the use could not be made
by the Council at this time as it would have to go to the Planning
Commission and proper channels. He added that City Code states how
many tables, chairs, etc. can be used there.
MR. CHARLES RILEY, manager of the building where the restaurant is
leased, stated that the patio had been used for the past 5Y: years with
the same tables and chairs, and nothing has ever been said until now.
He felt that as the patio was on private property and not on City
sidewalks, there was nothing wrong with providing outdoor eating for
customers who preferred to sit outside.
Mr. Altman suggested that the Council declare a moratorium on
enforcement of the 7-day notice inasmuch as the restaurant owner has
already filed for a CUP.
Councilman Wilson moved to declare a moratorium on the enforcement of the
7-day notice until the Planning Commission makes a decision on the CUP. Motion was
seconded by Jackson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
MR. HENRY HOYLE, 73-710 El Paseo, stated that he supports Mr.
Frech and added that he and his restaurant have been fantastic assets
to the street.
MS. THERESA McCONV1LLE, 1720 Escondido Ct., Camarillo,
California, addressed the Council and expressed her support of Mr.
Frech and his restaurant.
MR. SANDY BAUM, 45-800 Deep Canyon, addressed the Council
relative to the increase in heavy vehicle traffic on Deep Canyon and
Fairway. He stated that these vehicles appeared to be going to Vintage
and wondered if there was any City ordinance prohibiting heavy loads.
He was also concerned with what he thought was an inconsistency in the
Zoning Ordinance relative to setbacks on property. He stated that he is
in the process of putting in a block wall and has been told that he must
put it 25 feet back on the corner.
Mayor Snyder responded that staff would look into these matters.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL 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 stated that this public hearing was inadvertently advertised for
the February 28, 1985, Council meeting. At its February 14th meeting, the
Council continued the request to March 14th. He added that if there was
anyone in the audience who wished to testify at this time, the Council would
hear them. No testimony was offered.
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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 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, and February 14,
1985).
Mayor Snyder noted that this was a continued public hearing and asked for
staff's report.
Mr. Sawa reported that the Council had received a memo from the
Director of Environmental Services relative to a request from Mr.
Spencer, the applicant, that this matter be continued indefinitely until
completion of the La Palma Village Specific Plan. His request was
based on the fact that the plan will be making land use
recommendations affecting his property.
Mr. Erwin stated that he would prefer that the Council continue this
matter to a specific date instead of denying the request without
prejudice or continuing it indefinitely.
Councilman Kelly moved to continue this matter until the Council meeting of
June 13th, 1985, and readvertise it for a public hearing at that time. Motion was
seconded by Jackson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
C. CONSIDERATION OF A MASSAGIST PERMIT FOR MASSAGE ON AN
OUT -CALL BASIS. WILBUR J. BROWN, APPLICANT.
Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing open and asked for staff's report.
Mr. Altman reported that this was discussed in Study Session and
recommended that the permit be approved.
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.
Councilman Wilson moved to approve a massagist permit for Wilbur J. Brown
to operate massage on an out -call basis. Motion was seconded by Jackson and carried by
unanimous vote of the Council.
D. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR BINGO
PERMIT. PALM DESERT ELKS LODGE 112660, APPLICANT.
Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing open and asked for staff's report.
Mr. Altman reported that this had been discussed in Study Session and
recommended approval of a bingo permit.
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 moved to approve an application for Bingo Permit by
Palm Desert Elks Lodge 112660. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous
vote of the Council.
E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 25.68 CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF SIGNS, CASE
NO. ZOA 84-3.
Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing open and asked for staff's report.
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Mr. Altman reported that this had been discussed in Study Session and
recommended that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission
to consider concerns of the Council during the February 23rd Joint City
Council/Planning Commission Study Session.
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.
Councilman Wilson moved to refer this matter to the Planning Commission
with instruction to review the concerns of the Council which were brought up during the
February 23rd Joint City Council/Planning Commission Study Session. Motion was
seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
IX. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 85-13 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
1984/85 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR MID -YEAR
ADJUSTMENTS.
Mr. Altman reported that this had been discussed at length in Study
Session and recommended adoption of Resolution No. 85-13.
Upon motion by Kelly, second by Jackson, Resolution No. 85-13 was adopted
by unanimous vote of the Council.
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. Altman reported that this had been discussed in detail in Study
Session and recommended passing this ordinance to second reading.
Upon motion by Kelly, second by Jackson, Ordinance No. 420 was passed to
second reading by unanimous vote of the Council.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 421 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS
8.20.040 AND 8.20.080 PERTAINING TO PUBLIC NUISANCES.
Mr. Altman reported that this had been discussed in Study Session and
recommended passing Ordinance No. 421 to second reading.
Councilmember Benson asked whether the "land" referred to in this
ordinance covered property which people leave and do not take care of
and which the City has to then go in and abate. Mr. Frank Allen,
Director of Code Compliance, stated that the ordinance applies to
improved and unimproved lots.
Upon motion by Kelly, second by Benson, Ordinance No. 421 was passed to
second reading by unanimous vote of the Council.
For Adoption:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 413 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT RELATING TO TERMS AND
CONDITIONS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF A 9 UNIT APARTMENT
PROJECT CONTAINING 2 UNITS AFFORDABLE BY MODERATE
INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. RELATED CASE NO. PP 84-37. LEE CAREL
dt SANDRA CAREL, APPLICANTS.
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Mr. Altman reported that no further input had been received since first
reading of this ordinance and recommended its adoption.
Councilman Wilson noted that the copy of the development agreement
which was in the packets did not reflect the change in the rental
amount for the unit that will be controlled by the City. When the
ordinance was passed to second reading, the applicant agreed to a
rental amount of $350 per month for the two -bedroom unit; however,
the agreement still showed $564 per month.
Mr. Sawa stated that the development agreement would be amended
prior to being signed.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Kelly, Ordinance No. 413 as amended was
adopted by unanimous vote of the Council.
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CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
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NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST TO REVOKE BUSINESS LICENSE FOR COUNTRY CLUB
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY.
Mr. Altman reported that this had been discussed in Study Session. If
the Council wished to proceed with the revocation of the business
license, staff would need to advertise for a public hearing.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Jackson, staff was directed to advertise for
a public hearing on March 28, 1985, to consider revocation of business license for Country
Club Construction Company. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
B. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SPORTS COMPLEX AND AN AMENDMENT
TO AN ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR SAN PABLO
PARK.
Mr. Altman reported that this was discussed in Study Session.
Councilmember Jackson moved to, by Minute Motion, award the design
services contract for the Sports Complex to Urrutia and Associates (Contract No. 00-029)
in an amount not to exceed $5,000 and revise the contract with Urrutia and Associates for
work at San Pablo Park (Contract No. 00-015-01) in an amount not to exceed $2,150.
Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote.
XIII.
CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR.
Mr. Altman reported that this had been discussed in Study Session.
Councilmember Jackson stated her feeling that if a directly elected
Mayor was an issue with the public, the Council should leave it up to
the public to submit a petition stating the same.
Councilman Wilson stated he felt that this matter had been discussed in
Study Session long enough.
Councilman Wilson moved to call a special election in November 1985 asking
the citizens to decide whether or not the Mayor should be directly elected and whether it
should be for a two-year or four-year term. Said election is to take place at the same
time as the School Board Election. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 3-2
vote, with Councilmembers Kelly and Jackson voting NO for reasons previously stated.
Mr. Erwin stated that he would prepare a formal resolution calling the
election for the Council at its meeting of March 14, 1985.
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B. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By Donna L. Campos in the amount of
$147.15.
Mr. Erwin asked that the Council continue this matter to the next
regular meeting. At that time, he expected to have the matter
resolved.
Upon motion by Benson, second by Wilson, this matter was continued to the
meeting of March 14, 1985, by unanimous vote of the Council.
XIV. OLD BUSINESS
A. PROPOSED NORTH SPHERE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 84-1.
Mr. Altman recommended that the Council adopt Resolution No. 85-14
per the memo from Barry McClellan describing the proposed North
Sphere Assessment District 84-1. This resolution would have to be
adopted before the City may request consent from Rancho Mirage and
the County of Riverside, and the consent of both these agencies is
required before formation of the district can take place.
Councilman Wilson asked whether it would be possible to amend the
project to include building the other half of Monterey and a median
strip at the same time the other improvements go in.
Mr. McClellan responded that the project could be amended; however,
people who are already being assessed for the Monterey improvements
from Country Club to Interstate 10 could not be assessed for this
second lane as it would not generate any benefit to them. Someone else
would have to pay this cost.
Councilman Kelly moved to approve Resolution No. 85-14 approving the
proposed resolution of intention and requesting consent and jurisdiction for the North
Sphere Assessment District 84-1. Motion was seconded by Jackson and carried by
unanimous vote.
XV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B
MR. SANDY BAUM, 45-800 Deep Canyon, addressed the Council and
stated that as he had attended the Study Session, he was aware that the
Mayor and several other staff members had been discussing with the
owner, Mr. Johnson, the acquisition of additional property fronting San
Pablo just north of the Civic Center. There were comments made
relative to the possible relocation of the proposed YMCA. He wondered
if, instead of having the architect draw up plans now for the design of a
park just north of the Civic Center, it would be better to wait until a
Master Plan on that property is done.
Mr. Altman responded that the architect would not draw up the plans
until it was determined where the park would be located.
XVI. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
1. STREET REPAIRS
Mr. Altman reported that at Study Session, Councilmember
Jackson had asked about having street repairs done at the
intersections of San Luis Rey/Alessandro and San Luis
Rey/Shadow Mountain. Mr. McClellan had responded that as it
would cost more than $500 for the work, it would have to go
through the bid process. The City's Purchasing Ordinance
currently states that for purchases under $500, a purchase order
can be written; however, for amounts over $500, a formal bid
process would be required. The Council indicated at Study
Session that it would like to waive the bid requirement for these
two locations and have the Purchasing Ordinance amended to
authorize the City Manager to approve, when necessary,
purchases up to $5,000.
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Councilmember Jackson moved to waive the bid requirement for repairs
to the intersections of San Luis Rey/Alessandro and San Luis Rey/Shadow Mountain and
directe staff to amend the Municipal Code as it relates to street repairs. Motion was
seconded by Wilson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
2. CRIME STOPPERS
Mr. Altman reported that at Study Session the Council had
discussed the appropriation of $2,000 from the unappropriated
reserve to be set up in an account controlled by the City for the
Crime Stoppers to enable it to be like a City sponsored program.
This program would be evaluated after a year for the pros and
cons of allowing Crime Stoppers to go out on their own as a
nonprofit corporation not controlled by the City.
Councilman Kelly moved to appropriate $2,000 from the unappropriated
reserve to be placed in an account controlled by the City for the Crime Stoppers program.
Motion was seconded by Jackson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
3. MONTEREY BRIDGE
Mr. Altman reported that this had been discussed at Study
Session. He recommended that staff be directed to proceed with
the necessary steps to obtain bids on this project and come back
with the reimbursement agreement and financing plans, taking
into account the payback of Rancho Mirage.
Councilman Wilson stated that he was concerned with the traffic
on Portola. He felt that the Council should sit down with staff
and determine priorities for the Capital Improvement Projects,
as he felt that this was a bigger problem than the fact that
Monterey is impassable two or three times a year.
The Council and staff discussed at length the pros and cons of
constructing a bridge on Monterey versus mitigating traffic
problems on Portola at this time.
Councilman Wilson suggested that this matter be continued for
two weeks. During that time, he felt that the Council and staff
should have a meeting to look at the Capital Improvement
Projects and identify the ten top priorities.
Councilman Wilson moved to continue this matter to March 14, 1985,
and to set up a meeting in the interim to discuss the Capital Improvement Projects
priority list and make changes as necessary. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by
unanimous vote of the Council.
4. COMPUTERIZATION CONTRACT
Mr. Altman reported that this had been discussed at length in
Study Session and recommended that staff be directed to
negotiate a final contract for the Computerization system with a
report to be presented to the Council at the March 14, 1985,
meeting.
Councilman Kelly moved to authorize staff to negotiate a final
contract for Computerization system, with a report to be presented to the Council on
March 14, 1985. Motion was seconded by Jackson and carried by unanimous vote of the
Council.
B. CITY ATTORNEY
None
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C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
1. CIVIC CENTER PLAQUES
Councilman Wilson stated that at the dedication of the Town
Center Fire Station, he had been advised by a former
Councilmember that the last plaque hung was at the Mesa View
Fire Station and apparently the Sports Complex and Civic Center
plaques have never been hung. He asked if staff could prepare a
report on where they were and when they were going to be hung.
Councilmember Jackson added that a letter had been received
from the Exchange Club relative to when the historical
documents presented to the City by their club would be hung up.
They were all hanging in the old City Hall, but they had not yet
been hung in the new Civic Center.
Mayor Snyder requested that staff investigate where the plaques
were and when they would be hung. Mr. Altman stated that staff
would look into this and report back to the Council.
2. DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR
Councilman Kelly stated his feeling that if the citizens were
going to ask someone to be Mayor for two or four years, the
Council should consider a salary associated with that position.
Mr. Erwin stated that one Government Code section states that
compensation is based on population of the city. However, there
is the potential that if there is a directly elected Mayor, the
compensation could be different. He stated that he could not
recall whether it could be set by vote or by ordinance and added
that there may be some limits on the ability of the Council to
set the compensation amount. He added that he would do some
research on this matter and provide some information to the
Council at the March 14, 1985, meeting.
3. APPROVAL OF FUNDS FOR THE PALM DESERT HIGH
SCHOOL
Councilman Wilson stated that he and Mayor Snyder had gone to
Sacramento earlier in the week with the School Board, and $10.5
million was approved for the high school. He stated that a deep
vote of gratitude was owed to the School Board members and
staff. All five Board members attended, as well as Senator
Presley and Assemblyman Clute. He also suggested that the
Mayor declare Desert Sands School District Day in Palm Desert
at the groundbreaking for the school.
Mayor Snyder added that it would go out to bid and the
groundbreaking could possibly be in approximately 120 days.
4. CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Councilmember Jackson stated that she would like to see the
City create a "Citizen of the Year" award and select an
appropriate time to do this.
Councilmember Benson felt that this would be a duplicate effort,
as the Chamber of Commerce is also planning such an award.
Councilman Wilson stated that he would like to have a report
from the Chamber on this, and Mayor Snyder asked Mr. Altman
to contact the Chamber to see if in fact they are planning to
have such an award.
5. Mayor Snyder asked that everyone note the future meetings
listed on the Agenda.
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XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Benson, second by Wilson, and unanimous vote of the Council,
Mayor Snyder adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
WAL.T R H. SNYDER, A •R
MARY Pr FRAZIER, DEPtiTY CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
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