HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-11-09MINUTES
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9,1989
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wilson convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro-Tempore Buford A. Crites
III. INVOCATION - Councilmember Jean M. Benson
IV. ROLL CALL
Present:
Councilmember Jean M. Benson
Mayor Pro-Tempore Buford A. Crites
Councilman Richard S. Kelly
Councilman Walter H. Snyder
Mayor S. Roy Wilson
Also Presence
Bruce A. Altman, City Manager
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk/P.1.O.
Richard Folkers, ACM/Public Works Director (arrived 5:17 p.m.)
Paul Shillcock, ACM/Director of Economic Development
Paul Gibson, City Treasurer/Finance Director
Pat Conlon, Director of Building & Safety
Frank Allen, Director of Code Compliance
Joe-Gaugjsh, Senior Engineer
Phil -Drell, Associate Planner
David Yrigoyen, Administrative Assistant
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTE, of the Joint City Council/Civic Arts
Committee/Public Art Committee Meeting of September 18,
1989, the Regular City Council Meeting of October 26,
1989, and the Special Meeting of November 2, 1989.
Rec: Approve es presented.
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8. JAIMS AND QI MANDS AGAINST THg CITY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos.. WR 10D4 end. WR 1006.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERA9E LICENSE by Percival
Enterprises, Inc., for Doug Arango's, 72-695 Highway 111,
#A-10, Palm Desert. -
Rec: Receive and file.
D. CLAIM AGAINST THti CITY by Janice Rae Cassinel l i in the
Amount of $1,091.58 (Claim No. 122).
Rec: By Minute Motion, deny the Claim and instruct
the City Clerk to so advise the Claimant.
E. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY by Dora Luz Lopez for Damages
Resulting from Collision with City Vehicle (Claim No.
125).
Rec:
By Minute Motion, authorize the Claims Review
Committee to negotiate a settlement with
Claimant in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00,
contingent upon Claimant's execution of Release
of All Claims.
F. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY by Anita L. Ortega in the Amount of
$75.00 (Claim No. 126).
Rec:
By Minute Motion: 1) Deny the Claim and refer it
to the contractor; and 2) instruct the City
Clerk to so advise the Claimant.
G. MINUTES of the Regular Palm Desert Civic Arts Committee
Meetings of June 19 and September 18, 1989.
Rec: Receive and file.
H. REQUEST FOR CONSID,gRATION of the Donation of Surplus City
Property to the County Fire RACES Program.
Rec:
By.•Minute Motion, declare the property described
in the staff report dated November 9, 1989, to
be surplus to the needs of the City and
authorize the sale, for one dollar, of that
property to the County Fire RACES Program.
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I. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT (No. 00-392) for Maintenance
of the Canyon Cove Assessment District/Haystack Greenbelt.
Rec: By Minute Motion, award the contract for the
landscape maintenance of the subject area to
Sunshine Landscape in the amount of $2,475 per
month (Contract No. 00-392).
J. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF CONTRACT for Landscape
Maintenance Services on the Highway 111 Medians from Deep
Canyon Road to Town Center Way (Contract No. 00-291).
Rec:
By Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor to enter
into an agreement with Sunshine Landscape for
the landscape maintenance of the subject medians
in the amount of $2,558.33 per month (Contract
No. 00-291).
K. CONSIDERATION of Grant of Sewer Easement for Coachella
Valley Water District.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor to execute
the subject Grant of Easement.
L. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Proposal for the Construction of a
Printer Cabinet (Contract No. 00-399).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the proposal by Phil
J. Net l ey in the amount of $ 1 , 780. 00 plus
$178.00 contingency for the construction of a
printer cabinet.
Upon _m9IJon by Crites, second by Snyder, Consent Calendar was
approved as presented by unanimous vote of the City Council.
VI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A
MRS. BARBARA TOWNSEND, 73-150 Guadalupe, addressed Council and
asked whether or not a public hearing would be scheduled to
consider Ordinance No. 583 relative to recreational vehicles.
Mayor Wilson responded that it was not a public hearing but
stated that she would have an opportunity to comment when the
Council considered the item later on the Agenda.
MS. GAYL THOMAS, Director of Development at the Coachella
Valley Counseling Clinic of Palm Desert, 73-302 Highway 111,
stated the Clinic was a non-profit community service agency and
asked the Council's assistance in resolving the many problems
facing the youth of the desert, such as drug abuse, family
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violence, incest, child abuse, etc. She asked that staff be
directed to conduct a study to determine whether or not the
City could grant land for a youth center to assist these young
people in dealing with the problems.
Mayor Wilson stated that the Council could not consider the
matter at this time because it was not on the Agenda. However,
he said staff would investigate the request to see how it might
fit in with what the City has planned for th& YMCA/Youth Center
and would report back to the Council. He added that staff
would be In touch with her regarding this matter.
VII. RESOLUTIONS
None
Mr. Erwin asked that the Council adjourn to Closed Session at
this point in the meeting.
Councilman Crites moved to adjourn to Closed Session at 4:11
p.m. pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) and (b), pending and
potential litigation (Palm Desert vs. Jacobs Construction regarding the
Fire Station, Palm Desert vs. Indian Wells/SunTerra and related
litigation, Indian Springs Trust vs. Palm Desert, and other threatened
litigation). Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote
of the Council.
Mayor Wilson reconvened the meeting at 4:26 p.m. with no action
announced from Closed Session.
VIII. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 583 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
8.40.050(A), (C-1), AND (C-2) OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
(Continued from the Meetings of September 14 and September
28, 1989).
Mr. Allen reviewed the staff report, noting that owners of
corner lots felt the current ordinance was discriminatory
In that it prohibited parking of recreational vehicles in
driveways of corner lots while allowing owners of lots in
the middle of the blocks to park their RV's in their
driveways if they did not have room in the side or rear
yards.
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Mr. Allen also stated that the committee selected to
address the issue of parking in driveways had recommended
amending Section C-2 of the Municipal Code to require
owners to obtain a written permit through the
Architectural Review Commission in order to park their RV
in a designated driveway or other City approved hard
surface area in the front yard. He reviewed the
recommended procedure as outlined in the staff report.
MRS. MARGARET TOWNSEND, 73-150 Guadalupe, said that it had
been little more than a year ago that everyone had worked
together to come up with an ordinance that works well for
the community as a whole. She said her RV was parked in
her driveway and that It would cause a hardship for her if
the ordinance were amended as recommended by staff because
she had no way to screen hers.
Councilman Crites asked whether the change meant that
those owners allowed to park their RV's in their driveways
under the current ordinance would no longer be allowed to
do so unless they had a way to screen them, and Mr. Allen
responded in the affirmative. Crites stated he felt in
that case a public hearing should be held since this is
something that takes away a right.
Councilman Snyder stated that this came about because of
many complaints received regarding recreational vehicles
parked in driveways, some even jutting into the streets.
He said the Committee members felt some attempt should be
made to screen these vehicles.
Councilman Kelly said he felt the intent of the ordinance
was that the vehicles be screened if possible. However,
. i —4t cannot be done, then the owner should go to the
Architectural Review Commission for review and permit.
Councilman Snyder disagreed and said the philosophy behind
the change was that the recreational vehicles should not
be parked In the front yards unless absolutely necessary,
and If It was necessary, that they be screened.
Mr. Altman suggested wording the ordinance in such a way
that in the event screening of the vehicle Is not possible
es determined by the Architectural Review Commission, the
property owner may park the vehicle to the front yard if
permission is granted from neighbors within a certain
number of feet.
Councilman Crites stated he understood what Mr. Altman was
saying but found it hard to allow one neighbor to hold
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another neighbor hostage. He said he still felt this
should be a public hearing.
Mayor Wilson suggested continuing this matter to the next
meeting in order to allow staff to provide copies of the
existing ordinance as well as the changes recommended.
Councilman Crites stated that the issue was whether to adopt an
ordinance requiring five feet of landscaping 1-n_-order to park a
recreational vehicle In the front yard. He moved to waive further
reading and pass Ordinance No. All to second reading, amended to allow
the Architectural Review Commission to grant exceptions in cases where
planting of five feet of landscaping In existing driveways is not
possible. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of
the Council.
B. ORDINANCC NO. 594 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CiTY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
10.36.010 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO ESTABLISHING
NEW SPEED ZONES (MONTEREY AVENUE BETWEEN COUNTRY CLUB
DRIVE AND THE CITY LIMITS).
Mr. Joe Gaugush, Senior Engineer, reviewed the staff
report, noting that the change should be to 50 miles per
hour instead of 35 miles per hour as shown in the report.
Mr. Gaugush reviewed the basis for staff's recommendation,
and discussion followed relative to 50 mph vs. 55 mph on
that portion of the street. Mayor Wilson said he felt 55
mph was a reasonable speed limit. Crites agreed.
Councilman Kelly moved to waive further reading and pass
Ordiance No. 594 to second reading, changing the speed limit to 50 mph.
Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 3-2 vote, with Crites and
Wilson voting NO.
For Adoption:
None
IX. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
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X. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL BY A -VALLEY CAB OF A ZONING
ORDINANCE VIOLATION.
Mr. Allen reviewed the staff report and recommendation,
noting that the business was located at 74-478 Highway
III, Space #2, and that a certificate of use was dented by
the ACM/Director of Community Development because of
inadequate parking and storage area for a taxicab use at
that location.
MR. BILL MEYERS, JR., A Valley Cabousine, stated that
adequate parking and storage had been found that day at
San Pascual and Alessandro.
Upon question by Council, Mr. Phil Drell responded that
the lot referred to by Mr. Meyers was on the other side of
the Bucclno building and was an existing parking lot
required by the Council when the Bucclno building was
constructed.
Councilman Crites stated he felt this was a different
issue from that which was on the agenda, and he felt it
should be continued to allow staff time to look into the
situation to see If there are any problems and whether the
request to use the parking lot next to the Bucclno
building meets with the approval of the neighbors.
Councilman Crites moved to continue this matter to the meeting
of December 14, 1989, and to hold any eviction process until a decision
is made by Council. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by
unanimous vote of the Council.
B. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
1. Presidents Plaza Parking Lot Reconstruction.
Mr. Altman stated there was a report in the packets
and that no action was necessary. He offered to
answer any questions.
2. Update on Palmer CableVislon.
No Council action was taken on this item.
XI. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
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XII. OLD BUSINESS
A. PROGRESS REPORT ON HISTORICAL SOCIETY BUILDING.
Mr. Shillcock reviewed his memorandum and offered to
answer any questions.
Councilmember Benson stated she felt this was a very good
report and that she was very happy-14ftb the recommended
plan.
Upon question by Councilman Crites, Mr. Shillcock
responded that $27,878 had been set aside several years
ago for these repairs.
MR. DAN EHRLER, 74-431 Driftwood, addressed the Council
and expressed concern with the vandalism that had taken
place in this building.
Councilman Snyder stated that part of this plan included
installation of five burglar proof security doors.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the
recommended action plan as outlined in the November 9th staff report.
Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the
Council.
XIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
1. Report on El Paseo Post Office Parking Lot.
Mr. Altman stated that a report would be made by Mr.
Ortega at a later date.
2. Contract with Smith, Peroni and Fox
Mr. Altman stated this item had come up after the
Agenda was posted.
Councilman Crites moved to add this item to the Agenda as one
which arose after the Agenda was posted. Motion was seconded by Snyder
and carried by unanimous vbte of the Council.
Mr. Altman distributed copies of the staff report.
He stated that at its November 7th meeting the
Planning Commission had approved staff's
recommendation to do a focused Environmental Impact
Rer -t for a project subm --'ted by Jim Hayhoe
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Development. He said this was for a proposed
residential country club on the east side of Highway
74, the northerly boundary of the Bighorn Institute,
and the southerly boundary of The Summit. He added
that the contract would not be executed until the
appropriate funds were placed in the City's hands by
the developer.
Councilman Crites moved to approve staff's recommendation to
retain the firm of Smith, Peroni and Fox to prepare the Environmental
Impact Report, with the cost to be born by the developer. Motion was
seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
3. Fred Waring Drive and Cook Street Nuisance Water
Councilman Crites moved to add this item to the Agenda as one
which arose after the Agenda was posted. Motion was seconded by Kelly
and carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
Mr. Altman reviewed the memorandum from Mr. Fotkers
dated November 9th which indicated that bids had been
received and that the low bidder was Massey Sand &
Rock Company at $2,300,763.80. He noted that Palm
Desert had agreed to pay half the cost but not more
than $75,000•. However, with this low bid, Palm
Desert's portion would increase to $129,228. He
recommended that the Council approve this request.
Councilman Crites' moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize Palm
Desert's Increase of contribution to $129,228 and appropriate the funds
from the Capital Projects 2000 Plan fund balance. Motion was seconded by
Kelly and carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
4. Mr. Altman recommended that the Council adjourn this
meeting to November 16, 1989, because the second
meeting had been cancelled due to Thanksgiving. He
said he would also recommend continuing the Ahmanton
public hearing to that date.
8. CITY ATTORNEY
Mr. Erwin asked that the Council continue with Closed
Session following this portion of the meeting.
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C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
o City Council Reouests for Action:
1. Monterey Avenue Bike Path
Councilman Kelly stated he had been receiving a
lot of letters regarding the _Monterey Avenue
Bike Path, and he asked stiff what the status
was.
Mayor Wilson stated that he had been responding
to the letters and asked the City Clerk's Office
to provide copies of the responses to the rest
of the Council.
o City Council Committee Reports:
1. Mayor Wilson reported that a Japanese delegation
involved in transit people moving systems had
visited Palm Desert the previous day. He said
this trip had come up quickly and that a week
ago he had approached the City Manager and asked
that something be put together for this visit.
He commended the Management Team and especially
EDC Director Paul Sh i l l cock and his staff for
putting together a "real first-class act". He
said he was proud to be part of this City and
felt Palm Desert had a great management team and
excellent people who knew hos to make things
happen.
Mr. Altman stated that it was Mayor Wilson who
identified the opportunity, assembled the
people, and "led the charge".
XIV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B
None
Councilman Crites moved to adjourn to Closed Session et 5:37
p.m. pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) and (b), pending and
potential litigation (Palm .Desert vs. Jacobs Construction regarding the
Fire Station, Palm Desert vs. Indian Wells/SunTerra and related
litigation, Indian Springs Trust vs. Palm Desert, and other threatened
litigation). Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote
of the Council.
Mayor Wilson reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. with no action
announced frog" losed Session.
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XV. COMPLETION OF ITEMS HELD OVER FROM 4:00 P.M. SESSION
None
XVI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C
None
XVII. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
A. REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
Mayor Wilson stated that he had enjoyed serving as Mayor
the past year and enjoyed working with a lot of great
people in the community as well as City Staff. He gave
special thanks to the City Clerk's Office for the support
and said he would not have survived the year without them.
He said he felt Palm Desert's system of passing the
Mayorship around on an annual basis was one of the best
systems in the Valley. He said that although he had
served Palm Desert as Mayor In the past, he had not had a
chance to do so with the current City Manager and his
high-class management team. He said Paim Desert is
recognized as a leader, not Just In the Coachella Valley,
but also around the State and in the Nation.
1. SELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE.
Mayor Wilson declared the offices of Mayor and Mayor Pro-
Tempore vacant and asked the City Clerk to conduct the
selection of said officers.
-- Mrs. Gilligan declared the nominations open for the
Office of Mayor and reminded the Council that
nominations do not require a second.
Councilmember Benson nominated Councilman Crites for the
Office of Mayor, with the admonishment that "when you are
Mayor you do not talk, you just listen".
Councilman Wilson moved that a unanimous ballot be case for
Councilman Crites. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by a 4-0-1
vote, with Crites ABSTAINING.
Mrs. Gilligan declared the nominations open for the Office
of Mayor Pro-Tempore.
Councilman Wilson nominated Councilman Snyder for the
Office Mayor Pro-Tempore.
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Councilman Kelly moved that a unanimous ballot be cast for
Councilmember Snyder. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by a 4-
0-1 vote, with Snyder ABSTAINING.
On behalf of the entire City Council, Mayor Crites
presented a plaque of appreciation to Councilman S. Roy
Wilson for his dedicated service to the Community.
2. COMMENTS FROM• NEWLY 6ELECTEO (MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO-
TEMPORE.
Mayor Crites said he had recently gone to Missouri
with a friend to visit relatives. He said discussion
took place regarding the issue of extended families
(aunts, uncles, grandparents, etc.). He said they
concluded that a major advantage of growing up in an
extended family was that there was always someone
around to ask for advice. However, a major
disadvantage was that there was always someone around
to give advice. He said he had no doubt that he
would ask for and receive lots of advice since this
was a Council made up of all former Mayors, and he
agreed with Councilman Wilson that this showed that
Paim Desert's system of selecting the Mayor and Mayor
Pro-Tempore works very well. He thanked everyone for
the opportunity to serve as Mayor and asked each of
the Councilmembers as well as staff and citizens in
the community for their help, guidance, and wisdom in
making decisions.
Mayor Pro-Tempore Snyder stated that his job as Mayor
Pro-Tem would be silent for the rest of the year.
B. PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE SECOND WEEK OF NOVEMBER, 1989,
AS "YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK" IN THE CITY.
Mayor Crites read the proclamation and presented it to Mr.
John Levanoff and Mr. Warren Dodge of the Optimist Club.
C. PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE REMAINING HOLIDAY MONTHS OF
1989 AND ALL OF 1990 AS "BUCKLE -UP FOR LIFE CHALLENGE".
Mayor Crites read the proclamation and presented it to Mr.
Finnigan of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the
National Safety Council. He said this was an attempt to
let everyone know that seatbelts do indeed save lives.
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D. INTRODUCTION,OF BOY SCOUT TROOP #168.
Mayor Crites introduced Boy Scout Troop #168 and stated
that these young men were working on their Citizenship
Merit Badges. He presented each with a City pin in
appreciation of their attendance.
Mr. Gary Homec, Scoutmaster, stated that Mrs. Gilligan was
now the official Citizenship Merit Badge Counselor for
this district and thanked her for her time and assistance
in helping these young men earn their badges.
XVIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF RCQUEST FOR CERTIFICATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT, CHANGE OF ZONE, AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 1, AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND AHMANSON COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (CASE NOS. GPA89-1. C/Z89-1. ZOA89-1).
(Continued from the Meetings of September 28, October 12,
and October 26, 1989.)
Mayor/Chairman Crites noted that this was a joint City
Council/Redevelopment Agency public hearing and that the
hearing was still open.
Mr. Phil Drell stated that staff's goal at this point in
the public hearing was to discuss in greater detail the
traffic section of the Environmental Impact Report since
it had generated the most comments and controversy and was
the__most complex portion of the Report. He said that in
fts present form staff felt it was an acceptable document,
meeting requirements of CEQA. He said it was the most
complex, rigorous, detailed traffic study that has been
done for any city in the Valley and was an attempt to
predict for the next ten years the traffic impacts of this
development as well as to forecast the growth of traffic
as it impacts the streets in Palm Desert. He added that
the traffic consultant would give a brief overview of his
conclusions relative to the traffic and would entertain
questions from the Council and audience.
Mayor/Chairman Crites stated that testimony would be accepted
from the developer and the public and that the Council/Agency
Board would then continue the hearing for one week.
MR. CHUCK BEECHER, Vice President of Development for
Ahmanson, stated that the development agreement was being
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modified to include housing mitigation in the draft
Environmental Impact Report. He said that also included
in the development agreement was the developer's
participation in the people mover program.
MR. DON BARKER, Linscott, Law and Greenspan, 1580
Corporate Drive, Suite 122, Costa Mesa, California.
briefly reviewed the traffic study done for the project
and explained how the information was" compiled. He
offered to answer any questions.
Mayor/Chairman Crites invited testimony in FAVOR of or OPPOSED
to this project.
MS. VYONNE STEVNING, 1710 Sandpiper, questioned the
opening off El Paseo between Highway 111 and Painters
Path. She said she felt it was a bad situation because it
is a long block and has a divided street. She said people
have no place to turn and have to go up to the next
intersection.
Mr. Drell responded that the island would have to be
modified to provide for a left turn lane.
MR. JACK HOOVER, 1715 Sandpiper, stated that the people of
Sandpiper wanted to be cooperative but also wanted to be
protected es much as possible. He said they felt there
should be a buffer zone between them and the project or at
least some type of wall.
MR. KEITH RICHARDSON, a resident of Sandpiper, expressed
concern with the 12-acre parcel directly across Painters
Path by the flood channel. He said he had understood that
it was designated as residential, and he asked whether
this development would now require that it be rezoned to
commercial. He also asked what assurance he would have
that the development would not be two-story or
restaurants, etc.
Mr. Drell responded that the proposed designation would be
professional office which would allow some office retail
on Highway 111. He added that there would be another
public hearing to consider the actual precise plan of
development.•'
Mayor/Chairman Crites noted that this public hearing would
remain open.
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Councilman/Member Wilson moved to continue this hearing for one
week. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote of the
Council/Agency Board.
XIX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - D
None
XX. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Kelly, second by Benson, and unanimous vote of
the Council, Mayor Crites adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
on Thursday, November 16, 1989.
ATTEST:
--SHE I LA R. G I LIL I GAN, C 1'�`Y CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, LIFORNIA
BUFtRD/K. CRItES, MAYOR
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