HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-03-09MINUTES
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1995
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Crites convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Jean M. Benson
III. INVOCATION - Councilman Richard S. Kelly
IV. ROLL CALL
Present:
Councilmember Jean M. Benson
Councilman Richard S. Kelly
Mayor Pro-Tem Walter H. Snyder
Councilman Robert A. Spiegel
Mayor Buford A. Crites
Also Present:
Bruce A. Altman, City Manager
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk/Public Information Officer
Ramon A. Diaz, ACM/Director of Community Development
Richard J. Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works
Carlos L. Ortega, RDA Executive Director
Paul Gibson, Director of Finance
Wayne Ramsey, Director of Code Compliance
John Wohlmuth, Assistant to the City Manager
Ken Weller, Emergency Services Coordinator
Mary P. Frazier, Deputy City Clerk
V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A
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VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 23, 1995.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 28A, 35,
and 36.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (#277) by Dr. Steven Lowenthal in the Amount of $860.03.
Rec: By Minute Motion, deny the claim and direct the City Clerk to so notify the
Claimant.
D. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (Jt279) by Maria Roman in the Amount of $229.39.
Rec: By Minute Motion, deny the claim and direct the City Clerk to so notify the
Claimant.
E. A4PPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BRAGE LICENSE by Enrique Prado Munoz and
Celia Rodriguez for 44-820 San Pablo, Palm Desert, California.
Rec: Refer to Department of Community Development for processing of a Conditional
Use Permit.
F. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Shu Chen H. Kao and Tsair
Ming Kao for Mandarinn Palace and La Bamba, 73-155 Highway 111, Suite 1, Palm Desert,
California.
Rec: Refer to Department of Community Development for processing of a Conditional
Use Permit.
G. MINUTES of Charitable Contributions/Outside Agency Committee Meeting of October 6,
1994.
Rec: Receive and file.
H. MINUTES of Investment Committee Meeting of February 2, 1995.
Rec: Receive and file.
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I. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Proposed Increase in Cite Processing Fee to $1.48 Per Cite.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the increase in fees to $1.48 per citation issued and
authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the contract between the City of
Palm Desert and Judicial Data Services (Contract No. 04881).
J. REOUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT for Towing Contractor (Contract No. C0928Q).
Rec: By Minute Motion, direct staff to continue the current contract between the City of
Palm Desert and T & V Towing (Contract No. C07930).
K. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT for Public Nuisance Abatement (Contract No.
C09270).
Rec: By Minute Motion, award the contract for the City's Public Nuisance Abatement
Contractor to the low bidder, Joe Perez Gardening (Contract No. C09270).
L. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE QF WORK for Curb and Gutter & Cross Gutter Repair
Program (Contract No. C08670).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the
subject contract.
M. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRA for Intersection Pavement Corrections at Portola
Avenue North of Highway 111 (Contract No. C09140).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract for the subject
project with Granite Construction Company in the amount of $21,212.00 and
authorize a ten percent contingency in the amount of $2,121.20.
Upon motion by Snyder, second by Spiegel, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by
unanimous vote of the Council.
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VII. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 95-14 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING AN APPEAL TO A DECISION OF
THE PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AND DENYING A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A LIMITED MENU FAST FOOD
RESTAURANT, WITHOUT DRIVE-THRU, IN 2100 SQUARE FEET OF AN EXISTING
BUILDING IN THE PLAZA DE MONTEREY CENTER AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF MONTEREY AVENUE AND COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, Coe No. CJP 94-14.
Mr. Diaz noted that at the last meeting, Council had denied the Conditional Use Permit
request for a Wendy's restaurant at the Monterey Avenue/Country Club Drive shopping
center, and this was the resolution of denial.
He noted he had met with the owner of Kenny Rogers Roasters to discuss some of the
programs they are looking to implement to resolve some of the problems within the center,
including installation of a trash compactor, which was anticipated to be completed within the
next week. In addition, he said they had for some time been renting the parking area across
the street at the Foundation for the Retarded for overflow parking, and they intended to
present to the owner of the center a program where employees on that end of the center
would park in the Foundation parking lot in order to free up existing parking in the shopping
center for customers. He said this should help alleviate the overflow into the residential area
of Sagewood Drive. With regard to odors, he said Kenny Rogers Roasters was working on
a new process of cooking the chicken and using a lower temperature which should hopefully
lessen the amount of odors emanating from the facility. He noted that staff hoped to be able
to report at the next meeting or a meeting in April on the success of these new programs.
Councilman Snyder moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 95-14, upholding
the appeal and denying a Conditional Use Permit to allow operation of a Wendy's at the Plaza de Monterey
shopping center at the southeast corner of Monterey Avenue and Country Club Drive. Motion was seconded
by Benson and carried by a 4-0-1 vote, with Councilman Spiegel ABSTAINING.
VIII. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 774 - 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 (Edgehill Drive between Painter's
Path and Greene Way).
Mr. Folkers reviewed the staff report, noting that new speed studies must be performed every
five years for a speed zone to remain valid. After performing the speed study on Edgehill
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Drive between Painter's Path and Greene Way, staff recommended that the current posted
speed limit of 30 miles per hour be approved.
Councilmember Benson moved to waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. TA to second
reading. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote.
For Adoption:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 772 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING
ORDINANCE TEXT RELATING TO SIGNS, SECTION 25.68 (Case No. ZOA 94-3).
Mr. Diaz noted that this matter had been continued previously because of concerns relative
to "open" signs on El Paseo. He said the El Paseo Merchants Association Board had met
earlier that day with Mr. David Fletcher and some of his tenants on El Paseo. The Board
requested that Council continue this matter to the meeting of March 23, 1995, to allow them
to evaluate some of the testimony they received and come back with an appropriate
recommendation at that time.
Councilman Kelly moved to continue this matter to the meeting of March 23, 1995. Motion was
seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 773 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9.50.070(B) WITH RESPECT
TO THE PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED FOR Pi✓ 1'1 flONS FOR INTERPRETATION.
Mr. Altman noted that no changes had been made to this ordinance since its introduction, and
he recommended adoption.
Councilman Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 773. Motion was
seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote.
IX. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
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X. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM GREGORY A. SWAJIAN TO INITIATE A
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO PERMIT RESIDENTIAL USES ON SECOND
FLOORS WITHIN COMMERCIAL ZONES.
Mr. Diaz reviewed the staff report and asked that Council authorize staff to begin the process
of amending the Zoning Ordinance. As indicated in the staff report, he said there were other
communities similar to Palm Desert in terms of being resort residential areas that have
developed such ordinances; i.e., La Jolla and Palo Alto.
Councilmember Benson asked whether staff would be looking at having the second floor
residential uses be for the business below or whether it would be a rental unit above a
business.
Mr. Diaz responded that staff could look at that issue and examine it. He added that
ordinances in other communities did not have that particular limitation that it be owned by
the owner of the business below, but staff would look at it and evaluate it.
Councilman Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion, initiate an amendment to the C-1 (General
Commercial) zone, P.C. (Planned Commercial) zone, and O.P. (Office Professional) zone allowing
residential dwelling units above the first floor as designated in an approved precise plan. Motion was
seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote.
B. CONSIDERATION OF REOU$ST FROM KLCX RADIO FOR APPROVAL TO DISPLAY
A 32 FOOT COLD AIR BALLOON ON THE ROOF OF J.C. PENNEY ON MARCH 18,
1995.
Mr. Diaz reviewed the staff report and recommendation to not approve this request. He said
staff also questioned whether Council would wish to have the entire issue revisited in light
of the fact that we are getting more and more requests such as this.
Councilman Spiegel noted page 2 of the permit application indicated "...approval is requested
to permit KLCX Radio to provide promotional support for a 1 time only special event with
our client, the Palm Desert Town Center..."
Councilmember Benson questioned how this would promote the Dinah Shore Tournament.
MS. LEANA HOFFMAN, Promotion Director for KLCX, stated that this was for a special
event at the Palm Desert Town Center. The Nabisco Dinah Shore was a sponsorship partner
and would be on site for the event. She said a banner would be placed on the balloon
indicating that there is a live broadcast, and the balloon would only be up until the end of the
event (approximately three hours plus half an hour to inflate and deflate).
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Upon question by Councilmember Benson relative to the application indicating 10:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m., Ms. Hoffman responded that the additional time was other set up for the event.
Councilman Kelly said he felt this was a special promotion and would not be there for very
long. He said it would be good for the economy of the City and he would vote to approve
the use of the balloon as requested for three hours plus setup and removal time.
Councilman Spiegel agreed that this could be advantageous for the Palm Desert Town Center
and felt approving the balloon for a 3-4 hour period couldn't hurt.
Councilman Snyder expressed concern that if the request is approved, it should be made clear
that it is for 3-4 hours only.
Mayor Crites asked whether the staff report was correct that the balloon would not have any
reference to the Palm Desert Town Center or the tournament, and Ms. Hoffman responded
that it was correct. Mayor Crites stated that he felt what the balloon did then was to promote
the radio station, not the Town Center or the tournament. Ms. Hoffman said it would
promote the live broadcast that would be going on inside and would attract people to the Palm
Desert Town Center.
Mr. Diaz stated that a condition could be placed on the approval that a banner be attached
to the side indicating the Dinah Shore Golf Tournament event.
Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the request to display a 32-foot cold air
balloon on the roof of J.C. Penney on March 18, 1995, for a period of three hours plus half an hour to set
it up and take it down, with an additional condition that there be reference to the Dinah Shore Golf
Tournament included in the banner to be placed on the balloon. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and
carried by unanimous vote.
C. ORAL PRESENTATION BY EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR KEN WELLER
RELATIVE TO NEST PROGRAMS IN PALM DESERT.
Mr. Weller noted that staff had been working with different communities within Palm Desert
on their NEST (Neighborhood Emergency Services Team) programs. He stated that
representatives of Palm Valley Country Club were present to explain their program to the
Council.
Mr. Lou Kent, President of the Palm Valley Country Club Homeowners' Association, gave
an overview of the work they had done in organizing their community. He distributed copies
of the plan they had completed. MR. JACK RUFFER addressed Council and gave a slide
presentation briefly explaining the plan. Mr. Kent noted he felt the plan was second to none
other in the entire State of California with which he was familiar, and he offered to give it
to any other group interested in such a program. He added that he would not consider
someone copying this plan anything other than a compliment.
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Councilman Spiegel commended Palm Valley Country Club for preparing this plan and said
he felt it was fantastic.
Mayor Crites said he felt it might be appropriate for this same presentation to be made to the
CVAG Public Safety Committee. On behalf of his colleagues, he congratulated Mr. Kent and
Mr. Ruffer and others who had worked on this plan. He said he felt it was the best he had
seen, and he thanked them for taking the time to share it with the Council.
Mr. Weller noted that Mr. Kent had asked that the City help with implementation of the plan
and had also asked for staff to write a scenario for them to practice and train members of the
community. He said this would be done some time in April during Earthquake Preparedness
Month.
Mayor Crites stated that Council is made aware of needs in the community by citizens who
make those needs known. He said several years ago a physician from Eisenhower Medical
Center first brought the idea of having caches of medical supplies on hand for neighborhoods
throughout the City, and Palm Desert was the first to do that. Another person came to the
City with the issue of the small number of cots available, and the City has responded to that
request also. He asked that Mr. Kent and Mr. Ruffer come to the Council as they see things
the City Council, City Manager, and staff can do for them and others.
D. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
1. Colony CableVision of California Update.
Mayor Crites noted the report in the packets of cable complaints received for the
period from February 15, 1995, to February 28, 1995.
2. Cook Street/Interstate 10 Update.
Mr. Folkers reviewed the current status of the Cook Street/Interstate 10 project,
including the construction agreement which staff hoped to have worked out soon.
Mr. Erwin added that because time was passing quickly, staff was starting this on a
parallel track, getting commitments from CVAG and other agencies while also
working on the roads and bridges benefit district. He said he hoped to have many of
the necessary documents to the Council at its meeting of March 23, 1995.
Mr. Folkers stated that staff would also be coming back to Council requesting
approval for the City to be the lead agency in the removal of up to 330,000 cubic
yards of dirt from the southwest corner of Dinah Shore and Monterey. He said this
material could then be used for both the Cook Street and Monterey Avenue
Interchanges. He added that we could be out to bid on the relocation of Varner Road
some time in April.
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NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS E THROUGH G WERE LISTED ON AN AGENDA
ADDENDUM POSTED ON MARCH 6, 1995.
E. REOUPST FOR APPROVAL OF THE PLACEMENT OF A PIECE OF ART ON THE EL
PASEO MEDIAN (ALIBABA FARZANEH, APPLICANT).
Mr. Altman noted the memorandum in the packets from Ms. Sass.
Councilmember Benson asked what was going to be placed.
MR. ALIBABA FARZANEH, 39-902 Newcastle Drive, Palm Desert, responded that it was
a statue of a man riding a horse, and it was approximately six feet high.
Upon question by Mayor Crites, Mrs. Gilligan responded that the Art -In -Public -Places
Committee had not looked at this; however, both the Art -In -Public -Places Committee and the
Civic Arts Committee had given special authority to a subcommittee that reviews El Paseo
artwork, and that committee had approved this piece of art. She noted that there were
members of both Committees on the special committee as well as representation from El
Paseo.
Mayor Crites asked whether the El Paseo Merchants' Association had been involved with
this, and Ms. Sonia Campbell, President of the Association, indicated she had been advised
of the art by Ms. Catherine Sass but not until after Mr. Farzaneh had been told the art piece
could be on the street.
Upon question by Mayor Crites, Mr. Farzaneh said when the time comes for the sculpture
to be moved, the El Paseo Merchants' Association would be able to provide art for this area.
If they did not wish to do so, he said he would purchase a different piece of art and place it
at that location.
Councilman Spiegel asked whether the statue would restrict the view of motorists turning left
onto Highway 74 from El Paseo. Mr. Farzaneh responded that it would not because it would
be between 28 and 30 feet back from the curb.
Mrs. Gilligan added that staff had the same concern and addressed it to the Director of Public
Works who has approved the statue.
Councilman Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the request and authorize the installation
of the art for a six-month period. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote.
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F. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION RELATIVE TO THE PEOPLE MOVER
PROGRAM.
Councilman Kelly stated that staff had been going through the process required to receive a
Section 3 type grant which is being pursued for the People Mover, and one of the things
required is to sign on with a union. He said Sunline Transit was affiliated with a local union,
and it would be a cleaner process if we went through Sunline. He said he wanted to be sure
Council had no problem with this before he went to Sunline.
Councilmember Benson asked whether Barry Goodman was aware of this arrangement, and
Councilman Kelly responded that Mr. Goodman was the one who recommended it be done
this way.
Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize discussions with Sunline relative to the
local union. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote.
G. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DESERT SUN FOR
ADVERTISING OF THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA.
Mrs. Gilligan stated that at the request of the Council, she had begun advertising the Agenda
for the Council meetings in the Desert Sun rather than the Palm Desert Post. However, to
receive a rate comparable to that with the Palm Desert Post, it was necessary to enter into
an agreement for one year. She said it would be approximately $75.00 to $100.00 more per
Agenda to advertise in the Desert Sun, but the Desert Sun reaches a much wider group of
residents and the Palm Desert Post. She asked that the Mayor be authorized to sign the
agreement.
Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the request and authorize the Mayor to
sign the agreement for a one-year period. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote.
XL CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. APPOINTMENT TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO
FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF DON HEDLUND
(Continued from the Meetings of February 9 and 23, 1995).
Mayor Crites noted that the appointment subcommittee had not had an opportunity to meet
and discuss this appointment but would do so and bring a recommendation back to the
Council at its next meeting.
Councilman Spiegel asked that this matter be continued because of some changes that may
take place on the Economic Development Committee.
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Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, continue this matter to the meeting of March 23,
1995. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote.
XII. OLD BUSINESS
None
XIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
1. Enforcement of the RV Ordinance
Mr. Altman noted the memorandum from Mr. Ramsey relative to enforcement of the
RV ordinance in the newly annexed Palm Desert Country Club area. He suggested
convening a subcommittee to address the issue.
Upon question by Councilmember Benson, Mr. Ramsey responded that this was not
something that was grandfathered in when other areas were annexed into the City, and
this ordinance was enforced in all of those other areas. He noted that with the Merle
Avenue area, home businesses were grandfathered in, but other ordinances were not,
such as the RV and abandoned vehicles ordinances.
With concurrence, Councilmembers Benson and Spiegel were appointed to sit on the committee that
would be put together by Mr. Ramsey to discuss this issue.
2. 2010 Plan
Mr. Altman noted that a letter had been sent to all individuals interested in helping
on this plan and that informational meetings had been set for 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, March 14th.
Mr. Wohlmuth added that over 500 letters had been sent out in the last three weeks
to individuals who had applied to serve on City committees and commissions as well
as to current City committee and commission members.
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B. CITY ATTORNEY
Mr. Erwin noted the items listed for Closed Session and he asked that the Council adjourn
to Closed Session at an appropriate time.
Request for Closed Session:
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9:
Palm Desert v. Thomas, Byrne and Smith, Riverside County Superior Court, Case
No. Indio 69969;
Palm Desert v. Refco Capital Corp., United States District Court, Case No. CV92-
7633RJK.
C. CITY CLERK
None
D. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
o City Council Requests for Action:
1. Request for Approval of Contribution to the Chamber of Commerce to
Purchase Identification Vests for Chamber Ambassadors (Mayor Buford A.
Crites).
Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, approve a contribution of $300.00 to the Palm
Desert Chamber of Commerce for the purchase of green identification vests for Chamber Ambassadors.
Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote.
2. Consideration of Letter from The Trust for Public Land Relative to Preserving
Key Open -Space Funding Sources (Mayor Buford A. Crites).
Mayor Crites noted the letter in the packets and asked for Council direction.
Councilman Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion, direct the Mayor to send letters as outlined in
the memorandum. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote.
Councilmember Benson noted that she and Councilman Kelly would be
meeting with Jim Battin and David Kelley and that they could take packets of
information to them.
3. Mayor Crites stated that Mr. Don Ballard of Bananaz had asked that the Public
Works Department try to find a common way to get from the Las Sombres
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center to the Desert Crossing center. He asked that this matter be placed on
the next Agenda to figure out a way to do this.
4. Mayor Crites stated he had met with residents of Fred Waring Drive in terms
of looking at making it a six -lane road. He asked that this matter be placed
on the next Agenda.
Mr. Folkers responded that he had talked to Mr. Eric Larsen and indicated to
him that the information he had submitted was being looked at and that a
report would be to the Council at its meeting of March 23, 1995.
Councilman Kelly noted that Measure A identified three specific locations for
funding: 1) The Mid -Valley parkway; 2) Jefferson Street; 3) Fred Waring
Drive between Highway 111 and Indio. He said he felt CVAG had the
responsibility to do something since Fred Waring is specifically included in the
wording of Measure A.
Mr. Altman suggested waiting on this for a while. He said we have the lion's
share of the funding for the interchanges and the Cook Street bridge, and he
was concerned that going to CVAG now might "upset the apple cart".
Council agreed.
5. Mayor Crites stated that Pat Conlon had asked that all of the Councilmembers
go to the Mayor's office to look at samples of wall textures. He said the
wallpaper in the Mayor's office had been severely water damaged, and the
same type of wallpaper was no longer available. He said it would cost
approximately $1,200 to redo the walls, including adding phone jacks so the
wires do not go across the floors.
o City Council Committee Reports:
None
XVII. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
None
XVIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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XIX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B
None
XX. ADJOURNMENT
With Council concurrence, Mayor Crites adjourned the meeting at 5:10 p.m. to Closed Session to
discuss items listed under City Attorney Reports and Remarks. He reconvened the meeting at 5:25 p.m.
and immediately adjourned with no action announced from Closed Session.
ATTEST:
SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, CITAI LERK
CTTY OF PALM DESERT, C ORN1A
BUFORD A(CRI TES, MAYOR
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