HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-04-22MINUTES
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1993
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Benson convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
H. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro-Tempore S. Roy Wilson
III. INVOCATION - Mayor Jean M. Benson
IV. ROLL CALL
Present:
Councilman Buford A. Crites
Councilman Richard S. Kelly
Mayor Pro-Tempore S. Roy Wilson
Mayor Jean M. Benson
Excused Absence:
Councilman Walter H. Snyder
Also Present:
Bruce A. Altman, City Manager
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk/Public Information Officer
Carlos L. Ortega, ACM/Executive Director of Redevelopment
Ramon A. Diaz, ACM/Director of Community Development
Gregg Holtz, Acting Director of Public Works
Paul Gibson, Finance Director/City Treasurer
Frank Allen, Director of Code Compliance
Pat Conlon, Director of Building and Safety
Dave Millheim, Director of Human Resources
Ken Weller, Emergency Services Coordinator
John Wohlmuth, Environmental Conservation Manager
Catherine Sass, Community Arts Manager
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 8, 1993.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREA$URY - Warrant Nos. 43A, 44
and 45.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICEN$E by Steven Arthur Lawson for
Sports Club, 73-600 Alessandro, Palm Desert.
D.
Rec: Receive and file.
APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Tad and Sons, Inc. for No
Da Ta Japanese Restaurant, 73-655 El Paseo, Suite L & M, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
E. PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS as of March 31, 1993.
Rec: Receive and file.
F. J. ETTFR OF RESIGNATION from Mr. Scott Franson from the Sister City Committee.
Rec: Accept with sincere regret.
G. RESOLUTION NO. 93-26 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
California, Setting Forth Its Findings and Authorizing the Destruction of Files from the
Department of Building and Safety That Have Been Microfilmed. (March 1993)
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
H. RESOLUTION NO. 93-27 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
California, Setting Forth Its Findings and Authorizing the Destruction of Files from the
Department of the City Manager That Have Been Microfilmed.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
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I. REOUEST FOR RELEASE of Subdivision Improvement Security for Tract Map 26123
(Eldorado Drive Improvements).
Rec: By Minute Motion, accept the subdivision improvements as complete and authorize
the City Clerk to reduce the amount of the subdivision improvement securities to
ten percent of their value as maintenance security for a one-year maintenance
period.
J. REOUF,ST FOR APPROVAL of Portola Avenue Restriping.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Review and approve the overall striping concept as described
in staff report; 2) authorize staff to proceed with the implementation of the Phase
I plan.
K. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Contract No. C07360 with Sunline Transit Agency for
Graffiti Removal.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Contract No. C07360 with Sunline Transit Agency for
$5,000 per month for a two -month trial graffiti removal program.
L. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 1 for Opticom Preemptive Traffic Signal
Equipment Installation (Contract No. C06650).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) approve Construction Change Order No. 1 in the amount of
$7,858.00, to the subject contract with Paul Gardner Corporation to modify the
preemptive control directions at three intersections.
M. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Annual Assessment for Landscape and Lighting Districts.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) receive the Engineer's Report for the Consolidated
Assessment Districts as filed; 2) waive further reading and adopt Resolution No.
93-28 declaring the intent to levy and collect assessments for fiscal year 1993-94
and setting the public meeting and public hearing.
N. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Design Change Order No. 3 to the Cook Street Crossing
Project (Contract No. R05930).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject change order in the amount of $12,536.35
and authorize the transfer of the above -mentioned amount from Account No. 110-
4300-413-3010 to the Project Design Account No. 853-4385-433-3010.
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O. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Extension of Contract for Street Sweeping North of the
Whitewater Channel (Contract No. C05200).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize a one year extension with Quality Street Sweeping
Service for street sweeping north of the Whitewater Channel in the amount of
$79,097.56 ($6,591.46 per month).
P. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Agreement for Environmental Site Assessment (Contract
No. C07380).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Quaternary
Investigations, Inc. for an Environmental Site Assessment for City property located
at 74-833 Joni Drive (Public Works Yard) in the amount of $6,718.00.
Q. REOUEST FOR CONSIDERATION of Sunline Transit Agreement Amendment on Taxicab
Regulations (Contract No. C05150).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the third amendment of the Joint Powers Agreement
with the Sunline Transit Agency, regulating taxicab service.
Mayor Benson removed Item J, Councilman Crites removed Item K, and Mr. Altman
removed Items M and N from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion under Section IX,
Consent Items Held Over, of the Agenda.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Crites, and unanimous vote of the City Council, the remainder
of the Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
VI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A
None
VII. RESOLUTIONS
NOTE: RESOLUTIONS 93-29 and 93-30 CONSIDERED JOINTLY WITH PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
A. RESOLUTION NO. 93-29 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WITH
RESPECT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 4 AND THE
FINAL EIR PREPARED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report, noting that this related to the creation of Project Area
No. 4 in the Palm Desert Country Club area. He offered to answer any questions.
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Councilman/Member Wilson moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 93-29
setting the date and time for the joint public hearing and authorizing the Executive Director of the
Redevelopment Agency to give notice in the form and manner prescribed by the California Community
Redevelopment Law (the "Law"). Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote of the
Council/Agency Board.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 93-3Q - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE USE OF TAXES
ALLOCATED FROM PROJECT AREA NO. 4 FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOUSING
OUTSIDE OF THE PROJECT AREA WILL BE OF BENEFIT TO THE PROJECT.
Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report and offered to answer any questions.
Councilman/Member Wilson moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 93-30,
finding that the use of taxes allocated from Project Area No. 4 for the purpose of housing outside the Project
Area will be of benefit to the Project. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote of the
Council/Agency Board.
VIII. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 713 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, TO PROVIDE A STANDARD FORMAT TO SECURE
SUB -STANDARD BUILDINGS DUE TO HEALTH AND LIFE SAFETY VIOLATIONS
(Continued from the Meeting of April 8, 1993).
Mr. Conlon reviewed the ordinance, noting that it was basically a housekeeping item to bring
the City up to speed. He introduced Mr. Joe Conway, housing inspector for the City, noting
that he had been with the Building and Safety Department since 1989.
Mayor Benson asked whether these were buildings that are reported to the City or whether
they are observed by building inspectors checking in neighborhoods.
Mr. Conlon responded that they were detected both by Mr. Conway driving through the
neighborhoods and by complaints directed to the City.
Councilman Crites moved to waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 713, to second reading.
Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote.
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For Adoption;,
A. QRDINANCE NO. 71.2 - 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 SPEED ZONES (Corporate Way Between Hovley
Lane East and 42nd Avenue).
Mr. Altman noted that no changes had been made to this ordinance since its introduction, and
he recommended adoption.
Councilman Kelly moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 712. Motion was
seconded by Wilson and carried by unanimous vote.
IX. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
J. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Portola Avenue Restriping.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Review and approve the overall striping concept as described
in staff report; 2) authorize staff to proceed with the implementation of the Phase
I plan.
Councilman Wilson asked whether staff had contacted residents who live along this area
where the parking will be removed to let them know ahead of time what is going on; if not,
he suggested that staff do so.
Mr. Safavian responded that some of the residents had been contacted as well as the schools.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Review and approve the overall striping
concept as described in staff report; 2) authorize staff to proceed with the implementation of the Phase I
plan. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote.
K. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Contract No. C07360 with Sunline Transit Agency for
Graffiti Removal.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Contract No. C07360 with Sunline Transit Agency for
$5,000 per month for a two -month trial graffiti removal program.
Councilman Crites reported that the CVAG Public Safety Committee had met on Monday and
discussed graffiti programs. He showed a publication relative to the City of Moreno Valley
graffiti program, which he felt was very comprehensive He asked that staff be directed to
prepare a report which looks not only at what Sunline is doing but that covers other issues
such as legislation dealing with graffiti, such as proposed legislation (more specifically,
penalty sections of said legislation and programs such as those where juveniles have their
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driver's licenses taken away if caught doing graffiti). He also suggested that the City
Attorney's Office be involved in this.
Councilman Kelly noted that the Sunline bus drivers will be calling in and reporting graffiti
as they see it; this will ensure that it is taken care of as quickly as possible.
Councilman Wilson asked if Councilman Kelly could suggest to Sunline that the drivers carry
Polaroid cameras with them to take pictures of the graffiti before it is painted over.
Councilman Crites added that at the Public Safety Committee meeting, a gentlemen from the
Claremont area reported that they had nine cities involved in a program to train senior citizen
patrols to go out with the police and also into the parks.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, approve Contract No. C07360 with Sunline
Transit Agency for $5,000 per month for a two -month trial graffiti removal program and to direct staff to
take the information from the CVAG Public Safety Committee and prepare a report as outlined above.
Motion was seconded by Kelly.
Upon question by Mayor Benson, Mr. Weller responded that the City does currently have a
hotline for citizens to call in and both potholes and graffiti. Mayor Benson questioned how
graffiti on private property would be handled, and Mr. Allen responded that Sunline would
take care of it as well as long as we get releases.
Mayor Benson called for the vote, and the motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
M. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Annual Assessment for Landscape and Lighting Districts.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) receive the Engineer's Report for the Consolidated
Assessment Districts as filed; 2) waive further reading and adopt Resolution No.
93-28, declaring the intent to levy and collect assessments for fiscal year 1993-94
and setting the public meeting and public hearing.
Mr. Holtz noted that there was an error in the resolution relative to the date for the public
hearing.
Mr. Tom Bassler, Administrative Assistant, added that the second public hearing was to be
scheduled for June 10, 1993; however, because of notice requirements for the final protest
hearing, it was necessary to change the public hearing date to June 24, 1993.
Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) receive the Engineer's Report for the
Consolidated Assessment Districts as filed; 2) waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 93-28
declaring the intent to levy and collect assessments for fiscal year 1993-94 and setting the public meeting
and public hearing, amended to reflect the new public hearing date of June 24, 1993, instead of June 10,
1993. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote.
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N. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Design Change Order No. 3 to the Cook Street Crossing
Project (Contract No. R05930).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject change order in the amount of $12,536.35
and authorize the transfer of the above -mentioned amount from Account No. 110-
4300-413-3010 to the Project Design Account No. 853-4385-433-3010.
Mr. Holtz noted that there was an error in the original staff report which stated that this
should be a Change Order to the design contract when it is actually for emergency design
services for a temporary bridge on the Cook Street Bypass Road.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, approve emergency design service costs in the
amount of $12,536.35. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote.
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. REOUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL TO A DECISION OF THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION DENYING AN AWNING REQUEST AT 73-
950 EL PASEO (Place Vendome, Applicant).
Mr. Diaz reviewed the staff report, noting that the applicant had filed the appeal following
the Architectural Review Commission continuance of the matter. Because appeals cannot be
made on continuances and because there was technically no decision of the Architectural
Review Commission to be appealed, the Commission met on April 13, 1993, and denied the
awning request. He recommended that the entire matter be referred back to the Commission
for further consideration.
Upon question by Councilman Wilson relative to discussions prior to denial of the awning,
Mr. Drell stated that the Architectural Review commission agreed that an awning could be
approved for the building; however, the members felt the particular design submitted by the
applicant was not good. The Commission made several suggestions and felt that perhaps one
integrated awning instead of three different ones would be appropriate.
MR. NICK ZEITOUWIAN, applicant, addressed Council and said he needed the awning to
extend five feet so a camera can be installed for security purposes because it is difficult at
night to see who is there. In addition, the sun gets very hot, and it is hard for people to see
anything through the window without an awning over it. He said he had worked a long time
with the architect on the awnings and felt it was a very unique design for the front of the
building. He noted that the Architectural Review Commission had suggested five different
ideas for the awnings; however, he personally did not feel that any of them were good
suggestions.
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Mr. Diaz stated he felt the Architectural Review Commission suggesting alternatives showed
that it was very sensitive to the needs of the business community. He recommended that the
matter be referred back to the Commission.
Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, deny the appeal and refer the matter back to the
Architectural Review Commission for further consideration. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried
by unanimous vote.
NOTE: THE FOLLOWING TWO ITEMS WERE CONSIDERED JOINTLY WITH THE PALM
DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
B. REOUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1992, AND AUDIT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 1993, WITH DIEHL, EVANS & COMPANY IN JOINT VENTURE WITH
OSCAR ARMUO, CPA FOR CITY OF PALM DESERT AND PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Mr. Gibson reviewed the staff report and distributed copies of the audited financial reports
for both the City of Palm Desert and the Redevelopment Agency for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1992. He offered to answer any questions.
Councilman/Member Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Receive and file the audited Financial
Statements for the City of Palm Desert and the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency for fiscal year ending
June 30, 1992; 2) approve the extension of audit services for fiscal year ending June 30, 1993, with Diehl,
Evans and Company in joint venture with Oscar Armijo, CPA for the City of Palm Desert and the Palm
Desert Redevelopment Agency. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote.
C. REQUEST FOR_APPROVAL OF COMPLIANCE STATUS REPORT FOR WESTERN
CENTER/CRLA AFFORDABLE HOUSING STIPULATION.
Mr. Drell reviewed the report, noting that the first milestone of the Western Center/CRLA
Stipulation was to have 255 existing affordable housing units by December 31, 1992, of
which 21 units are to be affordable by very low income households and 78 by lower income
households. He said the City had easily reached this milestone, with 245 very low income
households, 187 low income households, and 75 moderate income households. He added that
staff was now planning for the December 31, 1995, requirements of a total of 1,358 units,
including 487 very low income, 505 low income, and 366 moderate income households. He
offered to answer any questions.
Councilman/Member Crites complimented staff on the good work. He asked where the City
stands versus other communities around us on similar issues.
Mr. Drell responded that Palm Desert is exceptional in Southern California, both in its
resolve to solve the problem and in its ability to address the problem.
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Councilman/Member Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, direct staff to proceed towards attainment
of Western Center/CRLA stipulation, December 1995, goals through rehabilitation and rental assistance of
existing housing resources. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote.
D. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE CIVIC
ARTS COMIMii i 1 rri TO COMMISSION DEE CLEMENTS TO CAST A LIFE SIZE
SCULPTURE TITLED "PASSING IT ALONG" FOR PLACEMENT AT THE JOSLYN
COVE COMMUNITIES SENIOR CENTER.
Ms. Sass reviewed the staff report, noting that both the Civic Arts Committee and the Art -In -
Public -Places Committee had reviewed this matter and recommended that this artwork be
commissioned to be placed at the Joslyn Cove Communities Senior Center. She noted that
the cost would be $28,000 for the casting, with some additional cost for installation and
transportation estimated at $3,000. She added that Marriott Ownership Resorts had discussed
with staff the potential of becoming involved in placement of art at the Senior Center. She
said staff would like to continue with these discussions; however, because the Senior Center
was the top priority for placement of art, the two Committees wished to provide for the
project should Marriott choose not to participate. She asked approval of the request so that
the artist can begin casting the piece, which will be a six-month project.
Councilman Wilson asked whether the Committees had considered purchasing the Seward
Johnson art piece that is currently in front of the Senior Center.
Ms. Sass responded that in negotiations with Seward Johnson, the price had been reduced to
$65,000; however, while the negotiations were taking place, there was separate discussion
about what the piece actually portrayed. She said there was a difference of opinion as to
whether senior citizens should be portrayed as actively participating in their community or
lounging in a chair.
MS. JUDY GRAHAM, Director of the Joslyn Cove Communities Senior Center, expressed
appreciation to the City for its dedication to the arts. She said the Center appreciated the
Seward Johnson sculpture outside the building and that it had drawn a lot of attention since
its placement. She said the Dee Clements creation was an enchanting comment on
intergenerational sharing and was a particularly positive image to display in front of the
Senior Center which personifies the community activity and involvement that is housed at the
Center.
Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, concur with the Civic Arts Committee
recommendation to enter into Contract No. C07370 for the commission of "Passing It Along" by Dee
Clements for an amount not to exceed $28,000.00. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by
unanimous vote.
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E. INFQRMATIONAL ITEMS:
1. Colony Cablevision of California Update.
Mr. Ortega noted the report in the packets relative to one cable complaint received
during the period from March 30 to April 13.
XI. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RATIFICATION OF RESOLUTIONS DECLARING A
STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY.
Mr. Altman noted the report in the packets and offered to answer any questions.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, ratify the adoption of Resolution Nos. 93-25 and
93-37. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote.
XII. OLD BUSINESS
NOTE: THIS ITEM WAS CONSIDERED JOINTLY WITH THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY REPORT, DRAFT REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN, DRAFT METHOD OF RELOCATION, AND DRAFT RULES GOVERNING
PARTICIPATION AND REENTRY PREFERENCES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS,
OPERATORS OF BUSINESSES, OR TENANTS IN PROJECT AREA NO. 4; AND
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN TRANSMITTALS.
Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report, noting that these documents were all part of the process
to form Project Area No. 4. He offered to answer any questions.
Councilman/Member Crites noted that the documents showed the shopping center currently
being redone in that area to be outside of the boundaries.
Mr. Ortega responded that the annexation of the area would include the shopping center;
however, it is a project under the County of Riverside. He added that one of the conditions
of approval of the annexation is that the County agree to transfer the shopping center to the
City of Palm Desert's project.
Mr. Altman added that the Chief Administrative Office for the County of Riverside would
be meeting with staff tomorrow, and this matter would be discussed at that time.
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Councilman/Member Kelly moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 27Q
approving the Preliminary Report, Draft Redevelopment Plan, Draft Method of Relocation, and Draft Rules
Governing Participation and Reentry Preferences for Property Owners, Operators of Businesses, or Tenants
in Project Area No. 4; and authorizing certain transmittals. Motion was seconded by Wilson and carried
by unanimous vote.
XDI. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
1. Mr. Altman stated he had met with representatives of the Coachella Valley Parks
& Recreation District relative to their desire to proceed with a special landscaping
and lighting district under the 1972 Act due to the Governor trying to take their
money away. He said he had requested and received a letter from the District
indicating that they would keep the money in Palm Desert to do various things the
City would like for them to do. He said staff would ask the District representatives
to make a presentation to the City's Parks Recreation Commission and then back
to the City Council for action. He added that this was just informational at this
time and offered to answer any questions.
Councilman Crites suggested that they also discuss this matter with Mr. Paul
Romero of the County Parks and Open Space District.
B. CITY ATTORNEY
Mr. Erwin requested a Closed Session at an appropriate time pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(b), potential litigation, and 54956.8, Real Property Transactions (acquisition
of property dealing with the Corporate Yard at 74-796 Velie Way, Palm Desert).
C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
o City Council Reauests for Action:
None
o City Council Committee Reports:
None
XIV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B
MS. JUDY GRAHAM, 74-960 San Simeon Drive, Palm Desert, introduced to the Council several
visitors who she said were ambassadors from the City of Morgan Hill - Stella Fernandez, Myrna
Simpson, and Felix Romero.
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Mayor Benson welcomed them on behalf of the entire City Council and invited them to stay for
the awards ceremony at 7:00 p.m. for the Student Art and Essay Contest, which she said was a
good example of how the City government interacts with the community.
Councilman Wilson moved to adjourn to Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(b), potential litigation, and 54956.8, Real Property Transactions (acquisition of property
dealing with the Corporate Yard at 74-796 Velie Way, Palm Desert). Motion was seconded by Crites and
carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Benson reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m., with no action announced from Closed
Session.
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 AWARDS TO WINNERS OF THE 1993 STUDENT ART & ESSAY
CONTEST.
Mayor Benson, Contest Chairperson Evelyn Bennett, and Civic Arts Committee Chairman
Dianne Funk presented awards to the following:
Best of Show - Essay - Charles Godels, Grade 7, Palm Desert Middle School.
Best of Show - Incjividual Art. - David D'Alo, Grade 12, Palm Desert High School.
Best of Show - Group Mural - Mrs. Cleland's 2nd Grade Class, Washington School.
Award of Excellence - Palm Desert Middle School in Honor of Mrs. Cabe's 7th Grade Class.
1993 Perpetual Award - Principal Jackie Colarusso, Abraham Lincoln School.
Mayor's Special Award, - Mrs. Pedersen's 4th Grade Class, Abraham Lincoln School.
Col. Alvin O. Mark Art Award - Mario Martinez, Grade 5, Abraham Lincoln School.
Paula N. Kroonen Essay Award - Michael Wiener, Grade 4, Abraham Lincoln School.
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Mural Category - Group Entries - Mrs. Marks and Mrs. Morris, Grade K, Washington
School; Ms. Granik, Grade 2, Washington School; Mrs. Watson, Grade 3, Lincoln School;
Mrs. Wiener, Grade 4, Lincoln School; Mrs. Bolas, Grade 5, Lincoln School; Ms.
McDaniel, Combined Class, Lincoln School East; Mr. McMurphy, Grade 8 Lincoln School
East.
Mural Category - Special Mention - Mrs. Munson, Grade 11, Palm Desert High School
(Students Bryon Burkett and Marty Stephen).
Art Category - Individual Entries - Chance Casey, Grade 3, Lincoln School; Michael Wiener,
Grade 4, Lincoln School; Aiyana Armijo, Grade 5, Lincoln School; Kristin Walker, Grade
6, Palm Desert Middle School; Chris Ryan, Grade 7, Lincoln School East; Richard Kruzel,
Grade 8, Lincoln School East; Jason Stewart Dowd, Grade 11, Palm Desert High School;
Gordon Tin, Grade 12, Palm Desert High School.
Essay Category - Individual Entries - Ashley Rusin, Grade 2, Washington School; Scott
Kline, Grade 3, Washington School; Whitney Schreiber, Grade 5, Lincoln School; Mario
Guzman, Grade 5, Lincoln School East; Corey Berghoefer, Grade 6, Palm Desert Middle
School; Danielle Morone, Grade 6, Sacred Heart School; Jason Daniel Magdael, Grade 7,
Lincoln School East; Hillary Herr, Grade 7, Palm Desert Middle School; Jacki Pardo, Grade
7, Sacred Heart School; Nirav Patel, Grade 8, Palm Desert Middle School; Jimmy Munoz,
Grade 8, Lincoln School East; David Gudelunas, Grade 10, Palm Desert High School.
Closing remarks were made by Councilman Richard S. Kelly, and he thanked the Civic Arts
Committee members and the Art and Essay Contest Subcommittee members for all their hard
work.
B. APPOINTMENT TO THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FREE LIBRARY ADVISORY
COMMi i i tt TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF JOAN
SWANSON.
Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, appoint Mrs. Ella Manor to the Riverside County
Free Library Advisory Committee to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Joan Swanson. Motion
was seconded by Crites and carried by unanimous vote.
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XVIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
With Council concurrence, Public Hearing A was discussed following Public Hearing Item B.
A. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM PUBLIC
FACILITIES TO VERY LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 1-3 DWELLING UNITS PER
ACRE, ZONE CHANGE FROM PUBLIC INSTITUTION TO PR-1, A 48 LOT SINGLE
FAMILY SUBDIVISION ON 55 ACRES AND A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
COMPRISING A PORTION OF A PROJECT KNOWN AS "THE RESERVE", EAST OF
PORTOLA AVENUE, SOUTH OF THE LIVING DESERT.
Mr. Joy reviewed the staff report, noting that this was for a 55-acre portion of a 600-acre
project known as "The Reserve", with the 55 acres located within the Palm Desert city limits
and the remaining 545 acres within the City of Indian Wells. Because the majority of the
project was in Indian Wells, and only one Environmental Impact Report (EIR) can be
required for a project, Indian Wells assumed the lead agency designation for the project and
the EIR process. He said the Indian Wells approval included language stating that any of the
48 units proposed to be constructed in Palm Desert could be relocated in the Indian Wells
portion of the project in the event the City of Palm Desert denied the application.
He said there were two main issues: 1) Whether the City of Palm Desert would rather see
the use fitting the existing public facilities zoning or a very low density residential project.
Permitted conditional uses for the public facilities zone include private golf courses, churches,
public or private schools, or cemeteries. Given that the proposed residences could be
relocated in Indian Wells, and the City would still receive the traffic from the project, the
private golf course, which would meet the project's goals, would not seem to benefit the City
of Palm Desert since any decrease in the number of units translates to a loss of funds to the
City's Redevelopment Agency; 2) If a public facility is not constructed, it would need to be
determined what other zoning and General Plan designation would be appropriate for the site.
He said the one unit per acre zoning and General Plan designation was the least intrusive of
any zoning designation that could be applied to the property. As for the project itself, Mr.
Joy said the 48 units on 55 acres translates to less than one unit per acre and a one to three
unit General Plan designation. In terms of density, he said this application was already below
the strictest density requirements that the City could require on a residentially zoned property.
In terms of the project design and compatibility, Mr. Joy stated that the project was designed
deliberately to alleviate potential impacts to the neighboring Ironwood Country Club and The
Living Desert by setting back the proposed residences 400 feet from the property lines; in
addition, the residences at Ironwood Country Club, due to the natural lay of the land, are
located 15 to 20 feet higher in elevation than those that will be constructed in the proposed
project. He noted that the applicant would be reconstructing the existing roads to the
Ironwood maintenance yard.
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He stated that a main concern of the project was its impact on the traffic. The applicant had
worked with the City's Public Works Department to address this issue and had done so to the
department's satisfaction. Staff also put a requirement into the development agreement itself
that funds be spend on any street improvements on affected streets as shown on the City's
General Plan so that in no instance would this money be returned to the developer. He noted
that when the Planning Commission considered this application, it continued the matter for
one month to allow staff to analyze the request for realignment of Silver Spur Trail at Portola
Avenue. It was determined that no realignment was necessary, and the Silver Spur
Association asked instead for a three-way stop at Buckboard Trail. The Commission asked
staff to report back every three months on the situation at that intersection since no stop sign
was warranted at this time.
Mr. Joy stated that the applicant had asked that Fire Marshal Condition #27 be clarified to
coincide with the proposed development agreement, and staff had no objections. He
summarized his report and said that denial of the application would not mean that no project
would occur since the Indian Wells approval gave the flexibility to relocate those 48 units;
however, it would mean that Palm Desert would lose the traffic mitigation fees in the
development agreement and also tax increment to its Redevelopment Agency. He said staff
recommended approval of the project with an additional condition that an assessment district
be set up for the project in the event that the association for one reason or another fails to
maintain the landscaping along the street frontage. He offered to answer any questions.
Councilman Crites asked what the Redevelopment increment would be for one year. Mr. Joy
responded that it was basically 1 % of the valuation of each house; if 48 homes were built out,
the Redevelopment Agency would realize approximately $380,000 per year.
Mayor Benson declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in FAVOR of the request.
MR. TED LENNON, 72-085 Clancy Lane, Rancho Mirage, President of Lowe Reserve
Corporation, addressed the Council and stated that their intent was to revegetate around all
of the homes, not just the golf course. In addition, the homeowners would not be allowed
to wall off their homes from each other. He noted that this would be a very low density
development similar to the Big Horn project and that they did not intend to import any plants
that are not indigenous to this desert area. There would also be a very small clubhouse
located on the Indian Wells site.
Mr. Lennon stated they had started on this project over two years ago and had approached
their neighbors, including The Living Desert, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the
University of California, Ironwood Golf Course, and Ironwood Homeowners' Association #5.
They felt they had mitigated the concerns of these neighbors, including planning to hide the
white water tanks at The Living Desert and staining out the big cut in the mountain that is
the concrete channel to make it look very natural. At the end of the project, they would deed
all of the mountain land to The Living Desert. All members of the project would also
become life members of The Living Desert. In addition, he said they had set up charity
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events so The Living Desert could continue their current charity golf program for raising
funds. They had also assured the University of California access to their project forever.
The developer would also assist the University in securing domestic water that they can
depend on for their project. He said what the University was most happy with was that the
developer was acquiring 160 acres of land south of the Ironwood Golf Course for flood
control; this 160 acres would then be deeded to the University of California as a continued
buffer zone for the existing reserve.
He noted they had been meeting with the Ironwood Golf Course people regularly for three
years and that they were down to the final agreement with them. In addition, they had many
long meetings with the Homeowners' Association committee and had a mitigation letter that
they had agreed to be made a condition of approval of the project. He noted that the Indian
Wells approval had been for the 250 units and stated they would not do more than that no
matter what happens with this application. He said traffic was an important issue and that
the project had only one way in and out -- on Portola Avenue in Palm Desert. The Planning
Commission had added conditions during the public hearings that they felt would improve the
traffic circulation. He addressed concerns raised by the University of California, especially
with regard to the existing Palo Verde trees and said they planned to use these trees as the
theme tree for the project. In addition, he said they would give the Cal State biological
department a 10-year grant to inventory all of the plant and animal life, advise the developer
how to save all of these, and come back on a yearly basis for ten years to monitor the
project.
With regard to the benefit to the City economic -wise, Mr. Lennon said the EIR study showed
that there would be about $60,000 in income per year and $54,000 per year in expenses to
include street maintenance. As far as redevelopment dollars, he said at buildout the project
could generate about $678,000 per year, or a total of $8.5 million. That money would go
to low income housing ($1.7 million), local schools ($1.5 million), the County General Fund
($1 million), and the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency ($2.8 million). He noted that they
had the endorsement of their neighbors as well as the City's Economic Development Advisory
Committee, the Chamber of Commerce, staff, and the Planning Commission. He requested
changes to the development agreement as follows:
He offered to build a park at Haystack and Portola, a bike path oasis that would
benefit bikers, walkers, joggers, etc. This park would have desert landscaping and
would be low maintenance. He said he had a budget from Architect Ron Gregory
indicating a cost of $65,000 to $70,000.
Construction of the park would be in lieu of paying the normal park fees, which
would amount to approximately $21,000 for the project. In addition, there would
be a major art piece at that location.
In discussions with the Ironwood Homeowners' Association #5, agreement had been
reached for the project to be reduced from 48 units to 43 units on the Palm Desert
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portion. They would also reduce to 5 the number of units that would face the
Ironwood homes.
Mayor Benson invited testimony from the audience in FAVOR of this application.
MR. CHARLES McKENNY, 45-750 San Luis Rey, #523, read a letter in support of the
project.
MR. DENNIS CHAPPELL, 76-855 California, owner of AzTech Electric, 74-856 Joni
Drive, and Vice President of the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, expressed support for
the project and said it had received the endorsement of the Business Action Committee of the
Chamber as well as the Board of Directors. In addition, he said he was President of the
Desert Contractors Association, which had reviewed and supported the project.
MR. RICHARD SHARP, 48-814 Muscal, Ironwood, said his only concern now was that the
developer live up to the agreement. He said the majority of residents in the Ironwood
Homeowners' Association #5 had endorsed the project.
MR. RUSS FULTON, Ironwood Country Club Board of Directors, stated that the agreements
between his organization and the developer were close to being finalized. He said the
Directors of Ironwood had no objections subject to execution of the agreements.
MRS. MARION HENDERSON, 73-597 Pinyon Street, said she admired Mr. Lennon for his
persistence. She expressed support for the project.
MR. DOUG SIMMONS, 75-401 Painted Desert, Indian Wells, said there was no question
about the economic benefit to the City. He expressed his support.
MR. ED BENSON, member of the Board of Directors of The Living Desert, stated a lot of
time had been spent in negotiations with Mr. Lennon and that The Living Desert basically
supported the project.
Mayor Benson invited testimony in OPPOSITION. No testimony was offered, and she declared
the public hearing closed.
Council Comments/Questions:
Wilson: Stated that it had been noted for the record that several letters had been received in
opposition to this project.
Crites: Asked if there was provision in the project for the ongoing parking of workers,
maintenance vehicles, etc. and what was being done about traffic. He asked if there was any
provision for stop signs or signalization at the entrance to the project.
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Mr. Joy stated that the developer had assured the City that workers will not park on the
streets. Commercial vehicles are to stay on the main arterial streets as much as possible, and
the primary route for this project would Highway 74 to Haystack and Highway 111 to Portola
Avenue. He said there would be no stop signs put in on Portola; however, there would be
both an acceleration and a deceleration lane.
Kelly: Asked where the maintenance facilities would be located and whether the maintenance
workers would park their vehicles at the maintenance building site.
Mr. Joy stated that they were originally planned to be adjacent to the Ironwood maintenance
facilities; Ironwood objected, and Mr. Lennon agreed to move them off the Palm Desert site.
Mr. Lennon added that he did not know at this time where the maintenance facilities would
be located; however, he showed the Council several options that were being considered. He
said the workers would be parking their vehicles at the site.
Councilman Kelly said he would like to see all of the buildings located in the City of Indian
Wells, with the 55 acres in Palm Desert to be only golf course. He agreed this was a first-
class development and said he was willing to allow the traffic to go through Palm Desert.
He felt the 55 acres would make an ideal buffer zone and would compensate the City for
taking on the additional traffic. He said he was not as concerned about stop signs or
widening Portola Avenue to take care of the traffic, but he felt there should not be any houses
on the 55 acres.
Mr. Lennon responded that the $8.5 million in redevelopment monies would go away if
houses are not built. He said the important thing to make this project economically feasible
was the golf course frontage; if it is all put into the 55 acres in Palm Desert, the development
loses that frontage.
Benson: Asked whether the homes in the Indian Wells portion would have an Indian Wells
address.
Mr. Lennon responded that he had not addressed that issue but would think that each of the
homes on the Palm Desert portion would have Palm Desert addresses, while those in Indian
Wells would have Indian Wells addresses.
Mayor Benson asked whether it could be conditioned that the homes in Palm Desert always
remain in Palm Desert and that property owners could not ask to go into Indian Wells ever.
Mr. Erwin responded that such a condition could be put into the agreement; however, a
future City Council might wish to change that condition.
Mr. Lennon stated that he would have no objection to this.
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Wilson: Commended Mr. Lennon for putting together an excellent presentation and for
demonstrating that he has done a lot of homework with his neighbors in working out
agreements. He said it bothered him to try to redesign a project after years of work with
many different entities, and he said he did not agree with the idea expressed by Councilman
Kelly. He said he felt the project was low density throughout. He said this was a project
he would be proud to have in the City of Palm Desert, and he was sad that it was not. He
said he felt Mayor Benson had raised an interesting question. Since the only access to the
project is in the City of Palm Desert, and since the project itself from the public standpoint
would be theoretically a Palm Desert project even though the majority of it is in Indian
Wells, he asked if Mr. Lennon would be willing to advertise the project as "The Reserve of
Palm Desert".
Mr. Lennon responded that he would like the opportunity to think about this because they had
planned to call the project "The Reserve Club". He said he assumed the entry address would
identify it as Palm Desert because that would be the street address unless the Post Office
declares it as the clubhouse address.
Councilman Wilson stated that if a condition could be added as he suggested above relative
to advertising the project as "The Reserve of Palm Desert", he would be happy to vote for
the project as is with only two modifications: 1) that natural desert landscape park be
constructed in lieu of park fees; 2) density be reduced from 48 to 43 homes.
Mr. Lennon stated he did not have a problem with that.
Crites: Stated that Letha Lockhart, Chairman of the Friends of the Desert Mountains, asked
that he express her support for the project and endorsement of the quality of it. In addition,
Mr. Al Muth, Director of the U.C.R. Deep Canyon Research Center, expressed support as
did the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce.
He said he felt Mr. Lennon was honest and was as good a developer as we have in this
community. With regard to the address issue, he said the City of Indian Wells has a long
history of trying to approve large projects and trying to pass the negative impacts off on Palm
Desert. He said he was not happy about the fact that there will not be a single construction
vehicle, sewer truck, etc. that will go through their city and that all will travel through Palm
Desert; however, legally there is nothing that can be done to require that they provide access
in Indian Wells.
Mr. Lennon stated that the City of Indian Wells has very little dollar benefit in this project
and will not see any money for perhaps 10 to 12 years. All of their redevelopment dollars
go into the school system and the County, and they will collect very little tax dollars. In
addition, the construction fees and plan approval fees will be a wash.
Kelly: Said he did not think anyone doubted that Mr. Lennon was one of the best developers
in the Coachella Valley. He said Mr. Lennon had really done his homework and had some
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high powered people here supporting the project; however, he said he had to stay aware of
all of the people who were not able to come to this public hearing. He said he hears criticism
day after day about things such as traffic on the street where he lives, and 90% of that comes
from Indian Wells. He said the City gets more complaints about Portola Avenue than any
other street, and now we are adding to that traffic.
Benson: Said she felt Mr. Lennon should be complimented for working with the people;
however, the City of Palm Desert will get all of the complaints from citizens, and the City
of Indian Wells will not have to deal with any of them.
Crites: Asked if there could be wording added that a certain percentage, if not all, of the
monies generated will go toward traffic mitigation and improvements on the south side of
Palm Desert, using Portola Avenue as the core street.
Councilman Kelly responded that he could not think of any mitigation measures on Portola
that would slow down the traffic.
Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve findings; 2) waive further reading
and adopt Resolution No. 93-31 approving GPA 93-1; 3) waive further reading and pass Ordinance Nos.
714 and 715 to second reading, approving C/Z 93-1 and a Development Agreement; and 4) waive further
reading and adopt Resolution No. 93-32 approving TT 27710, with the following conditions to be added (and
exact wording to be worked out by staff):
a) accept the offer of the developer that a Haystack and Portola Avenue nature park be
developed in lieu of the park fee and that the public art fee will be used for placement of art in this new
park; b) that the development density be reduced from 48 to 43 units; c) that a condition to mitigate
confusion in locating the project will be that the developer will make it clear that the address of the project
is "The Reserve of Palm Desert", that same will be included in all advertising and as a reflection of the
ingress and egress to the project; d) that the 43 units built in Palm Desert will forever remain in Palm
Desert.
The motion was seconded by Crites and carried by a 4-1 vote, with Councilman Snyder ABSENT
and Councilman Kelly voting NO.
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FORMATION OF LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
DISTRICT NO. 93-9 (THE GROVE).
Mr. Bassler reviewed the staff report, noting that all property owners had been notified of
this hearing in writing. In addition, the hearing notice had been published as well as posted
on the property. He said five letters had been received protesting formation of the district.
At the end of the hearing, staff would total the number of protests received to determine if
a majority of protests exist. If there is a majority protest, the proceedings would be
abandoned; however, if there is no majority protest, staff would recommend adoption of the
resolution forming the district. He added that formation of the district at this point does not
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set any assessment or tax levy; that matter would be handled through a separate process, and
all property owners will be notified in writing 45 days prior to the hearing to set the
assessment amount.
Mayor Benson declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in FAVOR of the formation
of this assessment district. No testimony was offered. She invited testimony in OPPOSITION.
MR. DAVID PHILLIPS, 44-401 Kings Canyon, expressed concern with the proposed amount
to be levied ($180.00 per parcel), noting that this was almost four times more than what he
was informed it would be when he purchased his home. He also expressed concern that only
35 homes had been sold thus far; if the levy was to be against the 35 existing homes, it would
be approximately $500.00 per year per parcel. He said he would oppose the levy at $500.00
and also opposed it at $180.00 per parcel. In addition, he noted that there were seven or
eight dead palm trees at Deep Canyon and Royal Canyon that needed to be replaced.
Councilman Crites explained how the landscaping and lighting district idea of taking care of
public street frontages came into existence, noting that it originally happened when one large
project became bankrupt and they could no longer maintain the trees and plants along the
public streets. He said an alternative was for the homeowners to have a homeowners'
association and do the maintenance themselves. He said either way, the Council needed to
ensure that public property that abuts private property will be maintained at a level that fits
the rest of the City.
Mr. Phillips asked whether the homeowners could withdraw from this district and do the
maintenance on their own as a homeowners' association. Mr. Erwin responded that this
could be done; however, there would need to be 100% approval of the property owners in
that district.
MR. ROBERT MATZ, 44-400 Kings Canyon, asked whether it would be impossible to get
100% approval if they were to form a homeowners' association. Mr. Erwin responded that
he had never see anyone able to do so. He added that the City forming this district would
not prevent the residents from forming a homeowners' association; however, if 95 % approved
the homeowners' association and 5 % did not approve, he did not think the 95 % would be
happy if the other 5% did not pay their fair share. Mr. Matz stated that he was not informed
when he purchased his home that this district would have to be formed. Mr. Erwin
responded that there was something in the documentation which indicated to the purchasers
that this type of district was likely to be formed.
In response to Mr. Phillips' concern, Mr. Bassler stated that the levy would be on the full
105 parcels not just the 35 parcels sharing the full cost. He added that the developer owns
the remaining unsold units and would pay the levy amount for all of the parcels they own.
He noted that the actual cost of the district was based on one year's actual payment records
that the developer provided to the City. In addition, changes to the Streets and Highways
Code relative to noticing the hearings had added to the City's administrative costs. He noted
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that the City would take over the maintenance on July 1, 1993; however, the City will not
see any tax monies collected until January, 1994, because taxes are not due until December,
1993.
MR. CURT DUBOIS, 44-500 Kings Canyon, asked what assurance the homeowners have
that the City will maintain this area and what protection they have that the City's contractor
does not come out, rip out what is already there, and put something else in.
Mayor Benson responded that the City has many such districts in existence now, and this has
never happened. She added that the contractors are required to follow standards set by the
City.
MS. LENA DANRO, 44-375 Hazel Canyon, asked what would happen if the residents protest
this district.
Mayor Benson responded that if the district is not formed and the City does not collect
assessments and the developer does not wish to maintain it, the Council would have to
determine to what extent the City would contribute to the maintenance. She added that the
issue of the dead palm trees had been addressed by the developer; after the second phase is
built out, those palm trees will be replaced.
With no further testimony offered, Mayor Benson declared the public hearing closed.
Mr. Bassler reported that with written protests plus verbal protests registered during the
public hearing, there was a total of 6% protests, which is not a majority protest. Therefore,
proceedings do not have to be abandoned at this time. He said staffs recommendation was
to proceed with formation of the assessment district.
Councilman Crites moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 93-33, ordering the
formation of Landscaping and Lighting District No. 93-9 (The Grove). Motion was seconded by Wilson.
Councilman Wilson stated that he would encourage the homeowners to look into the
formation of a homeowners' association to see if such an organization could do the
maintenance more efficiently and inexpensively that the City. He added that this option was
still open to the residents.
Mayor Benson called for the vote. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
Councilman Kelly asked what could be done to ensure that when property is sold, the buyer
is notified of such assessment districts. Perhaps something could be done where the
purchaser must sign off that they know there is to be an assessment district.
Mr. Basler responded that this was the last area where there has been an assessment district
conditioned upon the developer. He added that he had also received from Muni Financial
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Systems, the City's assessment district consultant, a form to be signed by a developer who
wishes to develop a parcel indicating that he will form a district. This will appear on the
tract map as it is recorded by the County of Riverside, there will be no public hearing
required because the developer is the sole property owner, and the district will show up on
the escrow papers when real estate transfers occur.
Councilman Kelly asked whether staff could say from the City's prior track record that the
following years' assessment will be less than the first year's, and Mr. Bossier responded that
this was correct.
XIX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - D
None
XX. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Crites, second by Wilson, and unanimous vote of the Council, Mayor Benson
adjourned the meeting at 10:12 p.m.
ATTEST:
SHEILA R. GILD , CITY
CITY OF PALM D ERT, CE;4FORNIA
M. BENSON, MAYOR
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