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Home My WebLink About1988-10-13'r MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1988 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Benson convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Buford A. Crites III. INVOCATION - Councilman Richard S. Kelly IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilman Buford A. Crites Councilman Richard S Kelly (arrived at 4:30 p.m.) Councilman Walter H. Snyder Mayor Pro-Tempore S. Roy Wilson Mayor Jean M. Benson Also Present: Bruce A. Altman, City Manager Carlos L. Ortega, ACM/Director of Redevelopment Agency David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk/Public Information Officer Richard J. Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works Ramon A. Diaz, ACM/Director of Community Development/Planning Kirby J. Warner, ACM/Director of Economic Development Paul S. Gibson, Finance Director V. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meetings of September 8 and September 22, 1988. and Special Meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency of September 27. 1988. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. WR0902, WR0905, and WR0908. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1988 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ C. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by T & R. Inc.. for Reflections, 72-990 El Paseo, Palm Desert. Rec: Refer to Department of Community Development for processing. D. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Alibaba and Eveline Farzaneh for Club 74, 73-061 El Paseo, Palm Desert. Rec: Refer to Department of Community Development for processing. E. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY by Alice Rojo (No. 084), Leopoldo Rojo, Jr. (No. 085), and Kurt Rojo (No. 086), in the Amount of $2,000,000 Each. Rec: Deny the Claim because the incident occurred outside the jurisdictional limits of Palm Desert, and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the Claimant. F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Landscape Maintenance Contract No. 00-315 for the Cook Street and Country Club Drive Medians (Landscape & Lighting Assessment District No. 5). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with Sunshine Landscape in the amount of $1,250 per month for a period of one year. G. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. 00-303, Fred Waring Drive Kelly Ordinance Widening Between Deep Canyon Road and Valley Palms Estates. Rec: By Minute Motion. authorize the City Clerk to fie a Notre of Completion for the subject projec.. H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Final Tract Map 22690-3, Temple Development Company. Applicant. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 88-127, approving Tract Map 22690-3. 2 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1988 ♦ ♦ r ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Final Tract Map 23724, Temple Development Company. Applicant. Rec: Waive furtner reading and adopt Resolution No. 88-128, approving Tract Mao 23724. J. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Parcel Map 23506. Mr. Jack Tiano and The Flying Buttress, Applicants. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 88-129, approving Parcel Map 23506. K. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION for Alcohol Consumption on Civic Center Parking Lot in Connection with the Golf Cart Parade on October 23, 1988. Rec. By Minute Motion, permit the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on City -owned property in connection with the holding of a special event pursuant to Municipal Code Section 9.58.040. L. CONSIDERATION of Hovley Lane Kelly Ordinance Widening at Monterey Avenue. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 88-130, setting a public hearing for consideration of the subject Kelly Ordinance street widening project. M. REQUEST BY JOSEPH A. GIBBS ON BEHALF OF DENNIS GODECKE for Council Direction Relative to Undergrounding of Utilities at the Northwest Corner of Deep Canyon Road and Alessandro Drive. Rec: Receive and file. N. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 1. Consideration of the purchase of a 12- or 15- passenger van from the State bid list and conversion to a propane -propelled engine. Councilman Wilson asked that Item N be removed for separate discussion under the Consent Items Held Over portio of the Agenda. 3 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1988 • • „ Upon motion by Crites, second by Wilson, the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item N, was approved as presented by a 4-0-1 vote, with Councilman Kelly ABSENT. VI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A MR. SANDY BAUM, 45-800 Deep Canyon Road, Palm Desert, complimented the City Council on the new Council Chamber and said he felt it was a big improvement acoustically. VII. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 88-131 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ANNEXING CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY TO SAID CITY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CORTESE/KNOX LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1985, WHICH PROCEEDINGS ARE DESIGNATED AS PALM DESERT ANNEXATION NO. 25, LAFCO NO. 88-67-4. Councilman Crites moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 88-131. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by a 4- 0-1 vote, with Councilman Kelly ABSENT. B. RESOLUTION NO. 88-132 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 17 UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ABRONIA TRAIL AND SUNSET LANE. CASE NO. PP 88-11 Mr. Diaz reported that this would confirm action taken by the Council at its meeting of September 22, 1988. He recommended adoption of the resolution. Councilman Crites moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 88-132. Motion was seconded by Wilson and carried by a 4- 0-1 vote, with Councilman Kelly ABSENT. VIII. ORDINANCES For Introduction: A. ORDINANCE NO. 560 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA. AMENDING CHAPTER VI, SECTIONS 9.50.040 AND 9.50.080, MOBILE HOME PARK RENT REVIEW. OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT. Mr. Altman noted that there was a memo in the packets from the City Clerk and offered to answer any questions. MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1988 • a • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • 1 • • • • * Councilman Wilson moved to waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 560 to second reading. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by a 4-0-1 vote, with Councilman Kelly ABSENT. For Adoption: A. ORDINANCE NO. 552 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND COOK HOVLEY ASSOCIATES INVOLVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, CHANGE OF ZONE, NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO CONSTRUCT 612 APARTMENTS ON 30 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HOVLEY LANE, APPROXIMATELY 1,300 FEET EAST OF PORTOLA AVENUE, AND DEDICATION OF 55 ACRES OF LAND AS "PARK" TO THE CITY CASE NO: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR GPA 87-6, C/Z 87-13, AND PP 87-37. Mr. Altman stated that no changes had been made since introduction of this ordinance and recommended its adoption. Councilman Snyder moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 552. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by a 4-0-1 vote, with Councilman Kelly ABSENT. IX. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER N. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 1. Consideration of the purchase of a 12- or 15- passenger van from the State bid list and conversion to a propane -propelled engine. Councilman Wilson expressed concern with this purchase and questioned how much a van would actually be used and who would be driving it. He also stated that he would like to have a letter from the Highway Patrol stating that it would not be necessary to have a Class 2 license if there were ten passengers or less. He asked what the range of this vehicle would be and whether or not there was fuel readily available in Los Angeles or wherever else the van would be used. Mr. Folkers responded that it was his understanding that the van would average 250 miles from one tank of fuel and that staff had maps indicating propane fuel stations. 5 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1988 Mr. Altman stated that this request came from a brainstorming session with the Council. He added that he felt this type of vehicle would get a lot of use for field trips, etc. He added that he had asked staff to check into the possibility of having dual fuel tanks, one propane and one conventional. Mayor Benson asked if staff could also obtain pictures of what the City would actually be getting for its money. Mr. Folkers responded that he would look into this. Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, continue this matter to the meeting of November 10, 1988. Motion was seconded by Wilson and carried by a 4-0-1 vote, with Councilman Kelly ABSENT. X. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR ARTSCOPE. Mr. Altman noted that there was a memo in the packets and recommended this matter be referred to the City Manager for discussion with the TAC Committee of CVAG to find out if interest could be generated on a Valley -wide basis. He offered to answer any questions. MS. JULIE BORNSTEIN, Civic Arts Committee Chairperson and ✓ ice President of Artscope, stated that while she did not object to referring this matter to CVAG, Artscope had already approached CVAG and other cities in the Valley. She said resolutions of support had been received from the City of Indio and that one was forthcoming from Palm Springs. She added that funds were also being requested from other cities and that from all indications these funds would be coming in the next few months. DR. JOHN NORMAN. Civic Arts Committee Member, addressed t he Counc i 1 and stated that he was aware of the significant role of the City of Palm Desert in terms of f inancing and said he would be grateful for the City's continuing support. Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, refer the matter to the City Manager for discussion with the TAC Committee of CVAG. Motion was seconded by Wilson and carried by a 4-0-1 vote, with Councilman Kelly ABSENT. 6 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1988 * a ; ■ • * * i ■ * • a ; a ■ r s s a * ■ * a s a NOTE: COUNCILMAN KELLY ARRIVED AT 4:30 P.M. B. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DIRECTION RELATIVE TO SALARY SETTING POLICIES. Mr. Warner reviewed the staff report dated October 4, 1988, and offered to answer any questions. Councilman Crites stated that while he agreed that giving across-the-board increases was "comfortable", he still felt there should be a way to reward those employees who are doing an exceptional job above and beyond what is required of their positions. Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, establish a committee to examine salary policies of the City and instruct said committee to examine the issue of including ,job performance as one of the criteria used in the granting or nongranting of salary adjustments. Motion was seconded by Kelly. Upon question by Mr. Altman relative to including two Councilmembers, Mayor Benson appointed Councilmen Crites and Wilson to serve on this committee. Mayor Benson called for the vote. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. XI. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XII. OLD BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY RELATIVE TO THE BUS STOP SHELTER PROJECT (CONTRACT NO. 00-324). Mr. Altman reported that Mr. Lee Norwine of Sunline Transit Agency had requested that this item be continued inasmuch as he was not able to attend this meeting. Councilman Crites moved to continue this matter to the meeting of October 27, 1988. Motion was seconded by Wilson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. 7 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING • • • • • • • • • • • • XIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER • • OCTOBER 13, 1988 • • • • • • • • • • • 1. Mr. Altman thanked Pat Conlon and members of the Civic Center Remodel Committee for their efforts in getting the Council Chamber completed. He said he felt it was an excellent project. 2. Mr. Altman announced that Kirby Warner had accepted a position in the private sector and would be leaving the City's employ. He said Mr. Warner had done an outstanding job during his five years and wished him well in his future endeavors. He added that he had spoken with Councilmen Snyder and Wilson relative to the Economic Development Committee, and the general feeling was that this position should be filled from within and be titled "Assistant to the City Manager". Mr. Warner thanked everyone and stated that it was a great experience being in Palm Desert. He added that his new position would allow him to remain in Palm Desert and that he hoped to be able to get involved with the City in another capacity. 3. Cove Communities Public Safety Commission - Amendment to Include Senior Center Funding Mr. Altman asked that the Council add this item to the Agenda. Mr. Erwin noted that this item had come up after the Agenda was posted and that it would require a 4/5ths vote of the Council for action to be taken. Councilman Snyder moved to add this matter to the Agenda as an item that came up after the Agenda was posted. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. Mr. Altman reviewed the staff report dated October 11, 1988, noting that the Council had continued this matter from the meeting of September 8th. He stated that the other cities had already approved this amendment. Mr. Warner recommended that the Council also appropriate $77,500 from the unobligated general fund balance. 8 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1988 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Councilman Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the Mayor to execute the third amendment to the Cove Communities Public Safety Commission providing for certain activities related to funding support for the Joslyn Cove Communities Senior Center; and 2) Appropriate $77,500 to Account #110-810-3693 from the unobliqated general fund balance. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. 4. Report on Marketing Program Activities Mr. Altman stated that he would like to present this report to the Council for its review and recommendation at the next meeting. Councilman Wilson moved to consider this matter as an emergency item that came up after the Agenda was posted. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. Mr. Warner distributed the report (on file and of record in the City Clerk's Office), noting that he would also distribute copies to the Activities Promotion Committee at its October 14th meeting. Mr. Altman noted that one purpose of the report was to separate Activities Promotion functions from the Convention and Visitor Bureau functions. No action was taken by the Council at this time. 5. Mr. Altman stated that the biggest trade show convention ever in the Valley (California Rental Association) would take place beginning October 17th. He said staff was working with the Sheriff's Department to make sure there was adequate parking and traffic control, etc. B. CITY ATTORNEY None C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL o City Council Requests for Action: 1. Counc i l man Crites stated that he was the City's representative to CVAG's Energy & Environment Committee, which had recommended to the Executive Committee that CVAG endorse the South Coast Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP), provided certain 9 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1988 • a • • a • a • • * a • • • • • • a • a • a • • • things are done. such as holding public hearings before passage of any regulations. He said the goals of this Plan were to bring the South Coast Air Quality Basin into compliance with Federal standards by the year 2007. 2. Councilman Crites stated that he had recently spent 24 hours with fire and paramedic personnel and that he was impressed with the level of professionalism. 3. Councilman Wilson expressed concern with the numbers of complaints being received by the Council relative to the cable television system. He suggested putting in a telephone l i ne at the City with a recorder for citizens to call in with the date and location of outages. He asked staff to look into this and report back to the Council. Councilman Kelly asked that staff also explore the possibility of having a converter operated by the nine cities in the Valley and then people could pick up the Los Angeles stations with their aerial antennas. 4. Riverside City/County Public Library Literacy Program for Palm Desert (Mayor Jean Benson). Mayor Benson stated thatshe had received a letter from Ms. Barbara Bowie asking the City's support for a literacy program in Palm Desert. She said the only other program like it was in Palm Springs and that the lower Valley also needed one. She added that the Chamber of Commerce Executive Board also approved of this program. Counci mar; Wilson moved to. by Minute Motion, direct the Mayor to follow throL.or, win this request. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vrte of the Council. o City Council Committee Reports: None XIV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B MR. DAN EHRLER. Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that a letter had been senton behalf of the Chamber of Commerce in support of the Blueprint for Literacy Program. 10 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 13. 1988 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mr. Ehrler also said that the Chamber would be reviewing the Report on Marketing Program Activities distributed earlier in the meeting and would respond to i t . He said the Chamber was looking forward to partiripating in the discussion process. As far as the "Business Partners in the Arts" portion of the Artscope program, he said the Chamber supported the program in concept and was interested in supporting and promoting it Valley -wide. Councilman Wilson moved to adjourn to Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, Real Property Transactions, and 54956.9(a) and (b), Pending and Potential Litigation (Palm Desert vs. Palm Desert Gardens, and Palm Desert vs. City of Indian Wells - Sunterra); said Closed Session to immediately follow adjournment of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency meeting. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. Mayor Benson reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. XV. COMPLETION OF ITEMS HELD OVER FROM 4:00 P.M. SESSION None XVI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C None XVII. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS A. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION TO MR. JERRY MALONE. Mayor Benson presented a plaque of appreciation Mr. Jerry Malone, owner of the first gas station in Palm Desert. Ms. Bea Haworth made a presentation on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. Daniel Callahan spoke on behalf of the Historical Society. B. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION TO MS. EVA PALLAD. Mayor Benson presented a plaque of appreciation to Ms. Eva Pa l i ad, noting that Ms. Pal lad had been a reporter for KNWZ for several years and had worked closely with the City Council and staff. 11 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1988 a a t s s s f * i • C. APPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS 8 RECREATION COMMISSION TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE EXPIRATION OF ROBERT ROYER'S TERM. Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, reappoint Mr. Robert Royer to another term on the City's Parks 8 Recreation Commission. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. D. APPOINTMENT TO THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE EXPIRATION OF RON GREGORY'S TERM. Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, reappoint Mr. Ron Gregory to the Architectural Review Commission. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. E. APPOINTMENT TO THE ACTIVITIES PROMOTION COMMITTEE TO FILL THE VACANCIES CREATED BY THE EXPIRATION OF TERMS OF MR. DAVID CEARLEY, MR. LLOYD CHESTER, MR. LOU FEIRING, AND MR. ALEX YARON. Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, reappoint Mr. David Cearley, Mr. Lloyd Chester, Mr. Lou Feiring, and Mr. Alex Yaron to another four-year term on the C i ty' s Activities Promotion Committee. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. F. APPOINTMENT TO THE ACTIVITIES PROMOTION COMMITTEE TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF MR. BILL JOHNSON, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES IN SEPTEMBER 1991. Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Appoint Mr. Grover Nobles to the Activities Promotion Committee to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Bill Johnson; and 2) Appoint Mr. Kurt Sipolski and Mr. Marc Glassman to the Activities Promotion Committee as vacancies occur. Motion was seconded by Wilson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. G. APPOINTMENT TO THE BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS 8 CONDEMNATION TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED THE RESIGNATION OF AL COOK. Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, appoint Mr. Charles Miller to the Building Board of Appeals 8 Condemnation to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Al Cook. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. 12 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1988 a a • • a • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • a • • • H. APPOINTMENT TO THE EL PASEO BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA BOARD TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF HANK STOKES. Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, appoint Dr. Ray Henderson to the El Paseo Business Improvement Area Board to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Hank Stokes. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the City Council. 1. PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 15, 1988, AS "WORLD FOOD DAY". Mr. Warner reviewed the staff report dated October 3, 1988, noting that this was a program where people can purchase coupons when they purchase groceries, and these coupons are used to provide food for the hungry. He asked that the Mayor be authorized to present this program to the CVAG subcommittee looking at contributions as an opportunity for all of the cities in the Valley to become involved in a program which will benefit the entire Coachella Valley. Councilman Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Proclaim October 15, 1988, as "World Food Day" and commend supermarkets participating in the Food for All program; and 2) Authorize the Mayor to approach the CVAG Contribution Subcommittee relative to obtaining Valley - wide participation in the November Food for All event. Motion was seconded by Wilson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. J. PRESENTATION BY THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELATIVE TO THE "GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT" AND CALIFORNIA HEALTH INITIATIVE (PROPOSITION 99). Mr. Alan Seman of the American Cancer Society addressed the Council and asked its support in recognition of I) The Great American Smokeout and 2) The California Health Initiative - Proposition 99. He said the Great American Smokeout was scheduled for November 17 and was a day where all smokers in the United States are asked to stop smoking for one day. He said several events had been planned at the Palm Desert Town Center and College of the Desert, with celebrities, bands, aerobic groups, etc. Mr. Seman said the American Cancer Society was also asking for Council's support of Proposition 99 on the November 8th ballot. He explained the proposition, noting that if passed, it would increase the tax for a pack of cigarettes by 35 cents. These funds would then be used for cancer research, etc. 13 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1988 ! f i 3 • i Mayor Benson stated that she had agreed to help the Cancer Society by writing letters and asking all the cities in the Valley to issue a proclamation declaring November 17th "The Great American Smokeout Day". XVIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS None XIX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - D None XX. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Wilson, second by Snyder, and unanimous vote of the City Council, Mayor Benson adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. ATTEST: SHEILA R. GLYLIGAN, CITY OF PALM DESERT Y CLERK ALIFORNIA AN M. BENSON, MAYOR 14