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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-10-26MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 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 - Councilman Walter H. Snyder 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 Present: Bruce A. Altman, City Manager Carlos L. Ortega, ACM/R.D.A. Executive Director David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk/P.1.0. Ramon A. Diaz, ACM/Director of Community Service Richard S. Folkers,ACM/Director of Public Works Paul Shillcock, ACM/Director of Economic Development Paul Gibson, City Treasurer/Finance Director PRESENTATION Councilman Kelly presented Mayor Pro-Tempore Crites with own recycling box so that he could put the contents o` Agenda packet in this box rather than the wastepaper baste � This way the papers could be sent for recycling. MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1989 ■ i • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • V. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 12, 1989. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. WR0917, WR0920, and WR1000. Rec: Approve as presented. C. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Danray, Inc . , for The Beer Hunter, 73-579 Highway 1 1 1 , Palm Desert. Rec: Receive and file. D. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY by Kathryn Brooks in an Unspecified Amount (Claim No. 117). Rec: Deny the Claim and Instruct the City Clerk to so advise the Claimant. E. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY by Southern California Gas Company in the Estimated Amount of $1,100.00 (Claim No. 123). Rec: Deny the Claim and Instruct the City Clerk to so advise the Claimant. F. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY by Luciano Madrigal for Damages Resulting from Collision with City Vehicle (Claim No. 124). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Claims Review Committee to negotiate a settlement with Claimant in an amount not to exceed $1,250.00, contingent upon Claimant's execution of Release of All Claims. 2 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1989 G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT for Additional Public Works Storage and Parking Area (Contract No. 00- 393) . ---- Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the Mayor t enter into a lease agreement with Gary Sarna in the amount of $2,000 per month (Contract No. 393); and 2) Authorize the appropriation ,,r $16,000 from the unobl igated ger:er.j. tur•,d reserver, to Account No. 110-4330-3410 for the lease expense of one year. H. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL OF EL PASEO CHRISTMAS LUMINAP;__. Rec. By Minute Motion, approve the request, subject to the conditions set forth by the City Council in September, 1987. 1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Four -Way Stop Control at the Intersection of E1 Paseo/Ocotillo Drive. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject traffic control change. J. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION of Portola Avenue and Highway 111 Signal Modification Project. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the appropriation of $20,000 from unobligated capital projects/signalization fund balance. Under this proposal, the City will be reimbursed by Caltrans upon completion of the project for the incurred expenses; 2) Authorize staff to proceed with the selection of a qualified engineering firm for preparation of plans to be submitted to Caltrans for approval (Contract 00-394); 3) Consider the project on an emergency basis in order to expedite the competitive bidding process so implementation of the project can take place on a short-term basis. 3 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1989 • • • * • • * • * * • • * • • • a • • * • * * • • K. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Pavement Overlay for the North Portola Storm Drain Project. Rec. By Minute Mctinn: 1) Approve the inclusion of an over'av coverina the entire project; and 2) Authorize the appropriation of $236,000 plus a ten percent contingency in the amount of $23,600 from the unobligated street fund/capital projects balance. L. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of Change Order No. 1, Contract No. 00-344, Allred & Kyser Construction Company, for Town Center Way & Goldflower Street Drainage Project in the Amount of $684.00. Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the City Manager's approval. M. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Initial Revolving Fund for the Redevelopment Agency's Proposed Project Area No. 3. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize an initial revolving fund in the amount of $10,000 to be utilized in the development of proposed Project Area No. 3 to be allocated from the City's unobligated reserve fund. Councilman Crites asked that Items G and I be removed for discussion under Consent Items Held Over on the Agenda. Upon motion by Crites, second by Kelly, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented, except Items G and I, by unanimous vote of the C c unc i l . VI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A Mr. Dan Ehrler, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, extended an invitation to the members of the City Councii and staff to participate in their annual planning conference to be held November 16 and 17 at the Erawan Gardens Hotel. He said that the City's participation in the past had been invaluable, and he encouraged as many as possible to attend. 4 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1989 r • • • • * • * • • • r • • • • • • • * • • • • • VII. RESOLUTIONS A. RE'J LUTI;UN n�� �' =` a ,;E-,OL, ; :.ti _HE. CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABL[.SHIN', rF ORGANIZATION, OBJECTIVES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PALM DESERT POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Mr. Altman reported that the Police Advisory Committee wa,, recommending this resolution which set goals ano objectives for the committee. Upon motion by Snyder, second by Kelly, Resolution No. 89-126 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. VIII. ORDINANCES For Introduction: None For Adoption: A. ORDINANCE NO. 587 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT RELATING TO AWNINGS AND SIGNS SECTION 25.68, CASE NO. ZOA 89-1. Mr. Altman stated that this ordinance had been introduced at the last meeting and that no changes had been recommended since that time. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Benson, Ordinance No. 587 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. B. ORDINANCE NO. 592 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM RESORT COMMERCIAL TO REGIONAL COMMERCIAL TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A SIX -ACRE, 56,942 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL PROJECT AND RESTAURANT AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 1 1 1 AND FRED WAR I NG DRIVE, CASE NO. C/Z 89-12 (BIRTCHER-DUNHAM, APPLICANT). Mr. Altman stated that this ordinance had been introduced at the last meeting and that no changes had been recommended since that time. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Snyder, Ordinance No. 592 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. 5 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1989 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • IX. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT for Additional Public Works Storage and Parking Area (Contract 00-393). Councilman Crites said he had asked for this item's removal for discussion to ask what the City was doing about long-term solutions to parking problems in this area. Mr. Altman responded that these problems would be addressed in the creation of Redevelopment Project Area No. 3. Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement with Gary Sarna in the amount of $2,000 per month (Contract No. 00-393); and 2) Authorize the appropriation of $16,000 from the unobligated general fund reserves to Account No. 110-4330-3410 for the lease expense of one year. Councilman Snyder seconded the motion, and it carried by unanimous vote. 1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Four -Way Stop Control at the Intersection of E1 Paseo/Ocotillo Drive. Councilman Crites said he had asked for this item's removal for discussion because he was concerned over the number of four-way stop signs along El Paseo. Mr. Folkers responded that a developer had requested this particular installation because of the addition of numerous boutiques in that area. He said this stop sign would slow the traffic and make that portion of the street more pedestrian friendly. He noted that the Technical Traffic Committee had discussed it at length and that the vote for the installation had not been a unanimous one. Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the subject traffic control change. Councilmember Benson seconded the motion, and it carried by unanimous vote. X. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A PARCEL MAP AND 4,320 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF MONTEREY (HAROLD HOUSLEY, APPLICANT), CASE NOS. PP83-25, PM21915. Upon motion by Crites, second by Snyder, and unanimous vote of the Council, this item was continued to the end of the 4 p.m. portion of the agenda so that Mr. Diaz could be present to give staff's report and recommendation. It was taken up at 4:55 p.m. 6 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1989 • • * • • * • • • • * • • • • • • • * • • • • • • Mr. Diaz reviewed the report stating the building was originally designed as a different office building in 1983. He said it had been redesigned in 1985 after the new Office Professional zoning was adopted. The Planning Commission had denied this request for extension because it had already granted one extension. He said the bu i l d i ng met all the C i ty' s codes, and the parcel map would not take effect unless the building is constructed. He recommended approval of the time extension. Upon question by Councilman Kelly, Mr. Diaz responded that an additional Condition #4 would require recycling bins for this project. Councilman Kelly noted that the Planning Commission had a policy to allow one extension and that any more than that was up to the City Council. He said granting this extension was not overruling the Commission. Councilman Kelly moved to, by minute Motion, grant the one-year time extension with added standard conditions involving landscape maintenance as follows: 1) The plan will meet the proposed parking lot tree requirements; 2) Applicant agrees to maintain the landscaping required to be installed pursuant to these conditions. Applicant will enter into an agreement to maintain said landscaping for the life of the project, which agreement shall be notarized and which agreement shall be recorded. It is the specific intent of the parties that this condition and agreement run with the land and bind successors and assigns; 3) Applicant sha41 emphasize drought resistent and water conserving plan materials and irrigation technologies into landscape plan; 4) Applicant shall provide recycling bins on the project as approved by the Energy Conservat n Manager. Counc i l member Benson seconded the motion, and it carried :;v unanimous vote. B. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL BY THE PATIO SHOP OF "hE REMOVAL OF AN OUTSIDE DISPLAY. Mr. Pat Bedrosian reviewed the staff report i-)d recommendation. MR. BRAD HODSON, 73-907 Highway 111, Palm Desert. addressed Council as the owner of the business and applicant. He said that the patio chairs and table were placed in front of his business to provide seating +,:,r customers or people with his customers so that the,„ in sit down and rest and/or have a cigarette. He said •'at his employees used it as well for a place to s;t r^d 7 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING ■ * * * ■ • 3 OCTOBER 26, 1989 smoke. He presented Council with pictures which he felt showed that the furniture was not being displayed. Councilman Crites noted that if it were a chair not available for ourcthase in the store, it would be allowed. Councilmember Benson agreed and said she did not find two chairs with a table objectionable. Councilman Kelly said that the issue seemed to revolve around smoking and if the furniture was outside to attract people, then it was not in accordance with the intent of the ordinance. He felt that to allow this one appeal would open the door for numerous others. Upon question by Crites, Mr. Bedrosian said that other businesses that have been forced to take in sidewalk displays have been novelty shops, flower/plant shops, etc. Mr. Crites noted that Council was attempting to make the street pedestrian friendly, and this type of display certainly did that. Councilman Crites moved to continue the matter to an unspecified time to allow staff an opportunity to review the ordinance to see if procedures could be established that would allow for placement of benches and/or chairs in front of commercial establishments for use by pedestrians or customers. Councilman Snyder seconded the motion, and it carried by unanimous vote. C. CONSIDERATION OF INTERSTATE 10 MELLO ROOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT. Mr. Altman reviewed staff's report and recommended approval. Councilman Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Appropriate $300,- 000 from the unobligated street fund/capital projects balance; 2) Authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with J.F. Dav ir3 •-ri Astioi fates (Contract No. Cil-=:ys) fc:r the preliminary enc;ineerir:_ Sr" es; j ) Apc-(eve an ar ee rr,rn' w ; ~t: Brown & Diver for : Pga l ser v . ce5 i :. me t ican with the proc,u<,ed Communi'-v Facilities District (Contract Nu. U0-34i,); 4) Approve a contract with M.F. Whipple & Cu.. Inc. for financial consulting and spec : a l tax services for the forms'ir of the Community Fac i l l+ ie< Di ,tr t (Contract No. 00-397) . CounLilman Felly se..-onded the motion, and it ;arr ed by unanimous vote. 8 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1989 • * . . D. REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REQUIRED ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR THE PLACEMENT OF ROUR CHRISTMAS TREES. Mr. Altman stated that $2,200 was needed to located new Christmas trees. Upon motion by Crites, second by Kelly, and unanimous vote of the Council, $2,200 was appropriate for Christmas tree installation. E. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Update on Palmer CableVision. Mr. Ortega noted that the Council had received an updated list of complaints and said that hi_; department was still working to assist people in getting problems resolved. Councilmember Benson said she had received complaints From Hacienda de Monterey where it was taking up to three weeks to get installation. She felt that a project that size should be hooked up before people moved in. Mr. Diaz said that this could be made a Plarnino Commission condition of approval for projects c,r Th size, and he will so advise the Cr r np Council's concern in this matter. XI. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL. OF PLANNING COMMISSION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL I M.A r a,:fl PRECISE PLAN FOR A 17,000 SQUARE FOOT CCMMERCIA_ LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 111 MIDWAY hil'wEEN PORTOLA AVENUE AND SAN LUIS REY AVENUE (GEORGE METSOvAS. APPLICANT) CASE NO. PP89-12 (Continued from the Meeting of October 12, 1989). Mr. Diaz reported that this item had been taken back to the Planning Commission at the direction of Council. He said that the vote on it was 2-2 with Commissioners Richards and Jonathan voting NO. Jonathan did not like the parking in the front, and Richards did not like the project. He recommended that based on the Council consensus at the last meeting, the project be allowed to move forward. 9 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1989 ♦ * f ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Councilmember Benson said she had voted against the project at the last meeting and since then had gone and looked at the property. She said that in light of the new renderings and plans presented, this project would improve that block. Councilman Kelly moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 89-127, reversing the Planning Commission denial and approving PP89- 12 subject to conditions. Councilmember Benson seconded the motion, and it carried by a 4-1 vote with Councilman Snyder voting NO. XII. XIII. OLD BUSINESS None REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER 1. Mr. Altman asked that Council add an item to the agenda dealing with a request for permission to sell alcohol at the Golf Cart Parade, said item having come up after the posting of the agenda. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Snyder, the item was added to the agenda by unanimous vote of the Council. Mr. Altman said that the City had granted this permission for past parades and recommended approval. Councilman Snyder moved to grant permission for Parade Charities to sell alcoholic beverages at the annual Golf Cart Parade festivities at the Civic Center on November 5, 1989. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion, and it carried by unanimous vote. 2. Mr. Altman asked that the Council add a second item to the agenda dealing with the Lakes Country Club signal, said item having come up after the posting of the agenda. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Crites, the item was added to the agenda by unanimous vote of the Council. Mr. Altman said that he had talked with both the homeowners association and representatives from the golf course and country club at Desert Falls and had received positive indications from them about participation in this signal. He added that the Lakes Country Club had again 10 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1989 • • • * • • • • • • * • • • • • • * * • • • • • • agreed to its one-third share of the cost of the signal as well. Mr. Safavian presented a video of the intersection as well as surrounding streets, showing traffic patterns and circulation for both. He showed what temporary solutions were being recommended until such time as the signal was installed. Mr. Altman noted that staff was recommending: 1) That the Council agree with the presentation of Mr. Safavian for short term solutions; 2) That Council direct staff to proceed with the design of the signal; 3) That Council d irect staff not to go to bid on the signal until such t ime as Desert Falls has made a firm commitment such as that made by The Lakes Country Club. He added that the interim solutions could be accomplished within two weeks. Councilman Snyder so moved the City Manager's recommendation, and Councilmember Benson seconded the motion. It carried by unanimous vote. 3. Progress Report on Historical Society Building. Mr. Altman said that staff was still in the process of working on a plan that would get the subject building into shape. He said an action plan would be presented to Council at its next meeting. • B. CITY ATTORNEY Mr. Erwin noted the need for Closed Session in accordance with Sections 54956.9 (a) and (b) of the Government Code, specifically Munoz vs. the City of Palm Desert, Palm Desert vs. Indian Wells/Sunterra, Palm Desert vs. Palm Springs, and Indian Springs Trust vs. the City of Palm Desert. C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL o City Council Requests for Action: Councilman Snyder said that some time ago, he had asked for a report on the status of opening up the parking lot adjacent to the El Paseo Post Office. Mr. Altman said that Mr. Ortega was working on that and would have a report at the next meeting. o City Council Committee Reports: 11 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1989 • • • • • * • • • • • • • • • • • * • • * • • • • XIV. None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B None DINNER RECESS AT 6 P.M. At this point, Chairman Wilson convened the Redevelopment Agency meeting so that both agencies could meet jointly in closed Session. He asked for the roll call: Present: Member Jean M. Benson Member Richard Kelly Chairman S. Roy Wilson Vice Chairman Buford Crites Member Walter Snyder Adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, Real Property Transactions, 54956.9(a) and (b), Pending and Potential Litigation, and Personnel. Upon motion by Crites, second by Kelly, and unanimous vote of the Council and Agency, Mayor/Chairman Wilson adjourned the meetings to Closed Session at 5:25 p.m. in accordance with the reasons stated by the City Attorney. Mayor Wilson reconvened the meeting at 7:11 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 Councilman Crites asked that the appointments of two members of the Public Art Subcommittee be added to the agenda as an item arising after the agenda was posted. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Snyder, the item was added to the agenda by unanimous vote of the Council. Mr. Crites recommended that Mr. Juan Casado and Mr. Charles Martin be ar.co i nted to this subcommi tte-�-.. 12 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1989 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • c unci!man Kelly so moved, and Councilmember Benson seconded the motion. It carried by unanimous vote of the Council. XVIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST 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 and October [2, 1989.) Mayor/Chairman Wilson noted that this was a Joint Meeting with the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency and that the Publ;c Hearing on the Environmental Impact Report had been closed at the last meeting. However, the hearing on the request for d General Plan Amendment, a Change of Zone, Amendment No. 5 to the Redevelopment Plan for Project Area No. 1, and the related Development Agreement was still open. Mr. Diaz reported that the Council/Agency had received extensive material with regard to the response to comments made during the E.I.R. hearing. He recommended that the matter be continued to the meeting of November 9, 1989, to give Council/Agency time to review this material and also to enable staff to finalize the specific set of implementation measures and conditions of approval. Mayor/Chairman Wilson invited public testimony on the tea „n_, of the hearing item, and the following spoke: MR. CHUCK BECKER, Vice President of Ahmanson Deve l oP , 3 191 Temple Street, Pomona, presented the City with a check for $ 1 0 , 000 as his company's share of the people mover study. He said they were proud to be a part of such an innovative study. Upon motion by Crites, second by Snyder, and unanimous vote t tt,e Council, Mayor/Chairman Wilson continued the item to the meeting, t November 9, 1989. Chairman Wilson recessed the Redevelopment Aer:y meeting to the close of the City Council meeting. 13 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1989 • • * * • • • • • • * * • * • * * • • • • * • • * B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-2 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT (R-2 (7)) TO OFFICE PROFESSIONAL ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF FRED WARING DRIVE BETWEEN MONTEREY AVENUE AND SAN ANSELMO AVENUE, INCLUDING AMENDMENT TO THE PALMA VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN. Mayor Wilson declared the Public Hearing open and asked staff for its report. Mr. Diaz reviewed the report and recommendation for approval. Mayor Wilson invited testimony in FAVOR of the project, and the following spoke: MR. BEN WATSON, 73-280 Santa Rosa, Palm Desert, said he favored the old plan - not the one before the Council. MR. HARRY DEUTSCH said he favored the plan and hoped he could sell his property and get his home off Fred Waring Drive. MS. SARAH WATSON said she did not want two-story buildings in her backyard nor did she want parking behind her home. She said she thought this zoning should ar' T 5dnt j RL,5a and Fred Wdr i ry. w:th no further tF st iwuny offered, Mayor Wi 1 ,on closed the near inu. Council Comments: SnycF r : Thought the program was a good one for Fred War i ng (r,mp1 irrrented staff ,_,n its an:.lysi r.. i.� recommendation. --_t `,a!,. Mr. Diaz ha: noted in his staff report that the preponderance of people had indicated in a survey that they did not want it to go to Santa Rosa. He asked where this could be found in the staff report. Mr. Diaz responded that the survey had been inadvertently left out of the report. Benson: Said she favored Office Professional zone for this area. Kelly: Said Fred Waring Drive was no place for any one to live anymore. He favored Office Professional but was concerned that it was not going all the way to Santa Rosa inasmuch as he felt Fred Waring D.Live would some day be six '.anes of traffic. 14 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1989 • • • • • • • * * * • • • • • • * * * * • * • • * Upon question by Crites, Mr. Diaz responded that staff had not discouraged construction of single-family homes on Santa Rosa as the zoning allowed it. He said it was this construction that made the old Palma Village Plan impractical Councilman Snyder moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 89-128. Councilmember Benson seconded the motion. Mayor Wilson reopened the hearing before the vote was taken to allow additional testimony from Mr. Watson. MR. WATSON stated that no one had contacted him or his neighbors to participate by answering questions in the survey. He said their input was important. Councilman Crites said he would prefer seeing the survey that had been left out of the staff report before he voted on th i s issue. Mr. Diaz recommended a month's continuance to allow for this. Mrs. Gilligan noted that the second meeting in November would not be held because it was Thanksgiving so it would go to the meeting of December 14, 1989. Councilman Snyder withdrew his motion, and Councilmember Benson withdrew her second. Councilman Crites moved to continue the item to the meeting of December 14, 1989, and Councilmember Benson seconded the motion. It carried by unanimous vote. XIX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - 0 None 15 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOSER 26, 1989 • • • • * * • • • • • • • • * • • • * * * • * • • K. XX. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Crites moved to adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, Real Property Transactions, 54956.9(a) and (b), Pending and Potential Litigation, and Personnel for the reasons previously stated by the City Attorney. Councilmember Benson seconded the motion, and it carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Wilson adjourned to closed Session at 7:47 p.m. He reconvened the meeting_ at 8:32 p.m. and immediately adjourned with no action announced. ATTEST: n C, CLERK SHEILA R. GILGAN CITY OF PALM DESERT, ALIFORN 1A S1 ROY WILSON, MAYOR 16