HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-04-11MINUTES
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1996
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Snyder convened the meeting at 4:15 p.m.
H. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro-Tempore Richard S. Kelly
M. INVOCATION - Councilman Robert A. Spiegel
IV. ROLL CALL
Present
Councilmember Jean M. Benson
Councilman Buford A. Crites
Councilman Robert A. Spiegel
Mayor Walter H. Snyder
Excused Absence:
Mayor Pro-Tempore Richard S. Kelly
Also Present:
John Wohlmuth, Acting City Manager
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Sheila R. Gilligan, Director of Community Affairs
Richard J. Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works
Paul S. Gibson, Finance Director/City Treasurer
Wayne Ramsey, Director of Code Compliance
Phil Drell, Director of Community Development
Pat Conlon, Director of Building and Safety
David Yrigoyen, Acting Director of Redevelopment Agency
Mary P. Gates, Deputy City Clerk
V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A
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VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 28, 1996.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 41 and 42.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Appropriation of Unobligated Reserve to El Paseo Business
Association.
Rec: By Minute Motion, appropriate $30,000 from the El Paseo Business Association
fund Unobligated Reserve to respective accounts as approved by the E.P.B.A.
Board at its meeting of March 21, 1996.
D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Final Parcel Map 28251, Daniel B. Rosenthall & Bernard
Huberman, Applicants.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 96-21, approving Final Parcel Map
28251.
E. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Advertise and Call for Bids for 1995/96 Resurfacing
Program (Contract No. C11050).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for bids for the
1995/96 Resurfacing Program.
F. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Advertise and Call for Bids for Traffic Signal
Installation and Striping Modification at Three Locations: Country Club Drive and Oasis
Club Drive; Tamarisk Row Drive, Country Club Drive and Resorter Boulevard; Country
Club Drive and Park Center Drive/Barington Drive (Contract No. C11060).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for bids for
Contract No. C11060.
G. REOLJEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C10620, Sidewalk
Improvements on Fred Waring Drive and Elkhorn Trail.
Rec: By Minute Motion, accept the work as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file
a Notice of Completion for Contract No. C10620.
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H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. C07550, Monterey
Avenue/Fred Waring Drive Storm Drain and Landscape Improvements.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $17,271.02,
2) authorize the transfer of $17,271.02 from contingency to base.
I. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C07550, Monterey Avenue
and Fred Waring Phase II Storm Drain Project.
Rec: By Minute Motion, accept the work as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file
a Notice of Completion for Contract No. C07550.
J. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT for the Improvements for the Palm Desert
Historical Fire Station Parking and Pedestrian Areas (Contract No. C10760).
Rec: By Minute Motion, award Contract No. C10760 to Jacobsson engineering in the
amount of $12,345 plus a ten percent contingency of $1,234.50 and authorize the
Mayor to execute same.
K. MINUTES of the Sister Cities Committee Meeting of February 26, 1996.
Rec: Receive and file.
L. MINUTES of the Promotion Committee Meeting of February 20, 1996.
Rec: Receive and file.
M. REOUEST FOR RECISION of Intention to Form a Special Assessment District Known and
Designated as Assessment District No. 91-1.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 96-24, rescinding the City's
intention to form a Special Assessment District known and designated as
Assessment District 91-1.
N. REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION of Funds for the Electric Vehicle Charging Station.
Rec: By Minute Motion, appropriate $63,000 from Assembly Bill 2766 funds that have
accumulated for the past three years for use in clean air programs and appropriate
$78,800 from the Department of Public Works' Capital Improvement Project
budget, specifically the Civic Center Amphitheatre Sound Mitigation Account
(includes a 10% contingency for this project).
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O. Ltd ILK FROM EL PASEO BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Requesting $9,000 Be Budgeted
in Fiscal year 1996\97 for the Planting of Palm Trees on El Paseo.
Rec: Removed for separate discussion under Section IX, Consent Items Held Over. See
that section for Council discussion and action.
Councilman Spiegel asked that Item 0 be removed for separate discussion under Section IX,
Consent Items Held Over, of the Agenda.
Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Benson, the remainder of the Consent Calendar was approved
as presented by unanimous vote of the Council.
VII. RESOLUTIONS
None
VIII. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
None
For Adpption:
None
IX. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
O. Ltil bx FROM EL PASEO BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Requesting $9,000 Be Budgeted
in Fiscal year 1996\97 for the Planting of Palm Trees on El Paseo.
Councilman Spiegel questioned this letter and said he understood that the City had taken care
of part of the street.
Mr. Folkers responded that the City had planted new palm trees along the street. In most
cases, the irrigation was provided by adjacent businesses. In order for the City to put in
additional trees in the future on the north side, a new water system with a meter would have
to be in or we would have to tie into existing facilities. Rather than hold up the entire
program, staff planted trees where they could. He noted that staffs recommendation for this
item was to refer it to staff for study and report.
Councilman Spiegel moved to refer this matter to the City Manager for report and recommendation.
Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote.
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R. NEW BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATION ON CAL STATE UNIVERSITY BY RICHARD OLIPHANT AND
PETER WILSON.
Mr. Peter Wilson distributed information and brought the Council up to date on planning
process of the Cal State University.
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL CONTRACT OF DESIGN CONCEPT FOR THE REMODEL
OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING LOBBY. (LYNNE CLARK CONTRACT
DESIGN COMPANY, CONTRACTOR)
Mrs. Gilligan noted that Council met prior to this meeting in a Study Session to review the
lobby design. She said staffs recommendation was to approve the contract with a condition
that the flooring in the centerpiece of lobby to be looked at one more time at the next Council
meeting in April. She noted that the two representatives from the design contract firm were
available to answer questions.
Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve the design as recommended by the
Art -In -Public -Places Subcommittee and the Civic Arts Committee with the condition as outlined by Mrs.
Gilligan; 2) direct staff to work with the City Attorney to prepare the final contract (No. C 11070J; 3)
authorize the Mayor to execute the contract upon approval by the City Attorney. Motion was seconded by
Benson and carried by unanimous vote.
C. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MODIFICATIONS TO THE INTERSECTION OF
PORTOLA AVENUE AND ALESSANDRO DRIVE.
Mr. Folkers reviewed the staff report and proposed modifications to allow north bound and
south bound left turns to be made off of Portola. He noted that cross traffic would be
precluded. He said staff felt this would be an acceptable way to reduce collisions and still
provide access. He added that it would be on a trial basis and that staff would come back
to the Council if there were still problems.
Councilman Crites stated he felt this would just cause accidents at other locations and make
people angry having to go around different streets to get to their destinations. He said it
would only scatter the accidents around to other streets.
Mr. Folkers asked for Council recommendations and said that the Technical Traffic
Committee felt this modification would be helpful.
Councilmember Benson asked whether the Council could get a report in the next six months
relative to accidents at every corner in that area. Mr. Folkers responded that staff would
provide that information to the Council. He added that staff could prepare a printout every
month for the next six months if Council would like to have that information. In addition,
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a printout could be run showing the six months prior and the six months after the
modifications.
Mayor Snyder stated that although this was not the greatest solution, he felt Council would
be remiss by not at least giving this a chance.
Councilmember Benson moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the installation of a temporary
median barrier on Portola Avenue at Alessandro Drive to allow north/south left turn movements and to
prohibit east/west through movements in the intersection on a trial basis and direct staff to monitor the
situation. Motion was seconded by Snyder. With a vote of 2-2-1, with Councilmembers Snyder and Benson
voting YES, Councilmembers Crites and Spiegel voting NO, and Councilman Kelly ABSENT, no action
was taken on this item.
Councilmember Benson moved to continue this item to the meeting of April 25, 1996. Councilman
Spiegel seconded the motion with direction to staff to provide the information requested by the Council
relative to accidents at this location in the last six months. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
D. REQUEST BY SAN TROPEZ APARTMENTS TO ADVERTISE GRAND REOPENING
WITH FLAGS.
Mr. Drell reviewed the staff report, noting that the request was for twelve 4x6 foot
advertising flags for a period of 60 days. The request was denied by staff because it did not
comply with the special events provisions of the sign ordinance. In order to grant approval,
Council would have to waive the requirements for size, number of signs allowed, duration,
and specific prohibition of flags. In addition, staff questioned whether this was actually a
special event, although the applicant had made changes such as adding a security fence with
gate access to the parking areas and revising the project's monument sign.
The applicant addressed Council and stated that if duration or size was an issue, he would
comply with the time limit and reduce the size of the signs. He said it was a million dollar
renovation of the property, and he wanted to let the public know what is available.
Upon question by Councilman Spiegel, Mr. Drell responded that the ordinance specified 30
days and expressly prohibits the use of flags. He said that anything in excess of 30 days
needed to be approved by Council. Councilman Spiegel asked whether staff would have
approved the request if it was only for 30 days and was banners instead of signs. Mr. Drell
responded that staff would have required more convincing information as to whether this is
actually a reopening because staff was unaware of any dramatic changes in design other than
the security fence, etc.
Upon question by Councilmember Benson as to what the million dollar renovation included,
the applicant responded that it included installation of a gating system, $120,000 hands -free
security system, new solar system at pools and jacuzzis (reducing gas and utility use by
50%), computerized boiler system to reduce gas usage by 31%, painting of the entire
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property, landscaping upgrade, modifications to the monument sign at the entrance,
renovation of club house, etc. Upon question by Councilman Spiegel, he responded that the
occupancy rate was 92% occupied and 93% leased. He said the entire program would be
wrapped up in April and they wanted the opening on May 1 through the end of May.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, uphold staffs decision to deny the special event
signage request by San Tropez Apartments and invite the applicant to apply for the kind of signage that can
be permitted for a 30-day period. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote.
E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SPEED ZONE STUDY.
Mr. Folkers reviewed the staff report, noting that a speed study had been done by the City
of Rancho Mirage on Monterey Avenue between Country Club Drive and Dinah Shore Drive
and that a speed limit of 50 miles per hour had been recommended and established. The
Technical Traffic Committee had reviewed this study and recommended that the City of Palm
Desert also adopt the 50 miles per hour speed limit on Monterey Avenue between Country
Club Drive and Dinah Shore Drive.
Councilman Crites moved to waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 795, to second reading,
amending Section 10.36.010 of the Municipal Code Relative to Establishing Speed zones on Monterey
Avenue between Country Club Drive and Dinah Shore Drive. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried
by unanimous vote.
F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SPEED ZONE STUDIES ON VARIOUS CITY
STREETS.
Mr. Folkers reviewed the staff report, noting that the City was required at least every five
years or when major changes in development occurred along streets to make new studies and
present those studies to Council for review. He reviewed staffs recommendation to pass the
four ordinances in the report to second reading.
Councilman Spiegel asked whether the speed limits for the Palm Desert Country Club
annexation area was what people there asked for. Mr. Folkers responded that the
recommended limits were based on studies. With regard to truck traffic rattling the homes,
he said the City's maintenance people were working on this problem and hoped to have it
resolved in the near future. Upon question by Councilmember Benson relative to the speed
limit on Alessandro prior to this study, Mr. Folkers responded that it was 30 miles per hour
and that the recommended speed was 35 miles per hour.
Mayor Snyder noted that the increased speed limit on Highway 74 to 65 miles per hour had
infuriated a lot of people and that the Chief Engineer had written a letter to Caltrans
requesting reconsideration. Mr. Folkers noted that he was notified at 3:50 p.m. today that
Caltrans would be sending out four 55 miles per hour signs to be placed on Highway 74 until
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they can do surveys. He said staff should receive those signs tomorrow and hopefully have
them installed the same day.
Councilman Spiegel moved to: 1) Waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. MO to second
reading, establishing a 50-mile per hour speed zone on Hovley Lane West from Monterey Avenue to Portola
Avenue; 2) waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 797 to second reading, rescinding Ordinance No.
777 and establishing a 50 mile per hour speed zone on Hovley Lane east from Eldorado Drive to
Washington Street; 3) waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 798 to second reading, rescinding
Ordinance No. 622 and establishing a 35 mile per hour speed zone on Alessandro Drive from San Carlos
Avenue to Deep Canyon Road; 4) confirm the 45 mile per hour speed limit on Park View Drive from
Highway 111 to Monterey Avenue as already established in Ordinance No. 626. Motion was seconded by
Snyder and carried by unanimous vote.
G. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
1. Update on Interchanges:
a. I-10/Washington Street
b. I-10/Cook Street
c. I-10/Monterey Avenue
Mr. Folkers updated the Council on these projects, noting that plans would be available soon
for the I-10 Washington project, with the Board of Supervisors to hopefully approve a
contract on June 4th. He said the Cook Street project was going along extremely well and
that it was hoped that in May they would start the work of going across the freeway.
XI. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT RELATIVE TO THE PROHIBITION OF LEAF
BLOWERS IN THE CITY.
Mr. Ramsey reviewed the staff report and offered to answer any questions.
Councilman Spiegel moved to accept and file the report. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and
carried by unanimous vote.
XII. OLD BUSINESS
None
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XIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
1. Request for Consideration of Beer Concession for SpringFest '96.
Mr. Wohlmuth asked that the Council add this item to the Agenda for discussion.
Councilman Crites moved to add this item to the Agenda for discussion. Motion was seconded by
Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote.
Mr. Wohlmuth reviewed the staff report, noting that the Chamber of Commerce
would be running the beer concession at the 1996 SpringFest on April 21 st. He said
staff recommended that Council approve the request. Upon question by Councilman
Spiegel, Mr. Wohlmuth responded that there would be a beer garden, and beer would
only be sold, possessed, and consumed in that area.
Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, allow the sale, possession, and consumption of
alcoholic beverages on City -owned property in connection with a special event, SpringFest, April 21, 1996.
Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote.
B. CITY ATTORNEY
Mr. Erwin noted the Closed Session items listed on the Agenda and requested a Closed
Session at an appropriate time.
Request for Closed Session:
Conference with Legal Counsel -- Anticipated Litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9:
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b):
Number of potential cases: 1
Conference with Legal Council -- Existing Litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9:
Name of Parties: City of Palm Desert v. Herrera
Superior Court Case No. 76264
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C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
City Council Requests for Action:
1. Request from the City of Artesia for Support of the Introduction and Adoption of
a Validating Act in Response to Santa Clara County Local Transportation
Authority vs. Guardino. (Mayor Walter H. Snyder)
Mayor Snyder stated it was his understanding that the City has sent approximately
six letters regarding this matter and that he felt no further Council action was
necessary.
Mayor Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion, note that the desire of the Council has been
accomplished relative to this matter. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by unanimous vote.
o City Council Committee Reports:
1. Report by Councilmember Benson on Meeting with Congressman Sonny
Bono.
Councilmember Benson noted that she had attended a meeting with
Congressman Bono and all local cities as well as the Cities of Moreno
Valley, Hemet, and other Riverside County Mayors. She said that
Congressman Bono asked her to bring the following things back to the City:
a) As a point of information, if any Councilmembers are going to
Washington for any issues, the California delegation meets en masse on
Thursdays;
b) He appointed Mayor Will Kleindienst of Palm Springs to collect
information from all cities relative to any regional issues they would like
Congressman Bono to address.
Councilman Crites expressed concern and said he felt uncomfortable having
one Mayor do this. He suggested sending a letter to Congressman Bono
advising that the Council feels this should be handled through CVAG as the
regional authority in the Valley. Council concurred.
c) He referred to the agreement with the Torres/Martinez Bank of Indians
and said there were approximately 640 acres within the City of Palm Desert.
He wanted to know whether or not the City of Palm Desert would want to
have a casino on that land.
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Councilman Crites suggested that the Council authorize the Mayor to send
a letter to Congressman Bono asking him for specifics of this request. He
noted that he had spoken with Catherine Bailey of Congressman Bono's staff
two weeks ago, and she indicated that the way the agreement was drafted was
that before any lands are conveyed to the tribe, there will be discussion with
the local jurisdictions involved and that the cities would have to agree to any
proposed land uses. He said the City had not received any requests
indicating the Tribal Council is interested in the land within the city of Palm
Desert.
Council concurred with authorizing the Mayor to send a letter to Congressman Bono asking for
specifics of this request.
2. Councilman Spiegel stated that he had recently visited the Desert Rose
Project 'on Fred Waring Drive and felt this was a terrific project. He said he
understood there were over 70 families interested in moving into this project.
He questioned why there had been that kind of response without any
advertising and felt it was because the project has the premier child care
center in the Coachella Valley. He noted that that child care center came
about at the direction of Councilmember Benson, and he asked that the
Council add an item to the Agenda for discussion of naming the child care
center in honor of Councilmember Benson.
Councilman Spiegel moved to add this item to the Agenda for discussion. Motion was seconded
by Crites and carried by unanimous vote.
Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, name the child care center at Desert Rose the
Jean Benson Child Care Center and direct staff to prepare the appropriate plaque to be displayed outside the
building.
Upon question by Councilman Crites, Mrs. Gilligan responded that while the
City had a policy for plaques and an unwritten policy relative to the naming
of streets, there was no policy for the naming of buildings.
Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by a 3-1 vote, with Councilmember Benson
ABSTAINING.
Councilmember Benson thanked the Council and stated that she considered
this an honor.
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XIV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B
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Councilman Spiegel moved to adjourn the meeting to Closed Session at 5:25 p.m., said Closed
Session to immediately follow the Redevelopment Agency meeting. Motion was seconded by Crites and
carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Snyder reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
XV. COMPLETION OF ITEMS HELD OVER FROM 4:00 P.M. SESSION
None
XVI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C
MR. GERALD HUNDT, Family YMCA of the Desert, addressed the Council relative to the recent
Walk-A-Thon. He noted that t-shirts had been printed for the event with the names of the sponsors
on them, and he gave several of the shirts to the City Clerk for distribution to the Council as well
as two employees who had really assisted with this event -- Larry McAllister and Don Enos.
XVII. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
A. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE POLICE ADVISORY COMMi
Councilmember Benson moved to continue this matter to the meeting of April 25, 1996. Motion
was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote.
XVIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL WEED ABATEMENT AND
AUTHORITY TO PLACE LIENS TO BE RECORDED WITH THE COUNTY
RECORDER'S OFFICE FOR LOTS ABATED BY THE CITY'S CONTRACTOR.
(Continued from the Meeting of March 28, 1996.)
Mr. Ramsey reviewed the staff report, noting a change to the resolution from the last meeting
to remove the name of a property who had paid the amount due. He stated that Mr. and
Mrs. Lawrence were present to address the Council relative to the lien to be placed on their
property.
Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing open and invited testimony.
MR. GERALD H. LAWRENCE, 38-224 Poppet Canyon Drive, Palm Desert Greens, stated
that he had never received any notification because the notices had been sent to their old
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address on Florida Avenue. He stated that they had not lived at this address for two years
and had never been notified of the abatement of his property.
Mr. Ramsey stated that letters had been sent to the last known address, and this information
was provided to the City by the County Assessor. In addition, messages had been left with
the neighbor who staff was led to believe knew the owners of the property. Upon question
by Councilmember Benson, he stated that the County Assessor's office provides updated
information to the City quarterly by tape or diskette which then is entered into the computer
system. Upon question by Councilman Crites, he noted that notices were posted on the lot
for approximately two months before it was abated.
Mrs. Lawrence addressed the Council and stated that she had driven by the lot shortly after
it was posted and noticed the sign. She advised her husband of this, and he immediately
contacted someone to go out and clean the lot.
Mr. Lawrence added that the person he hired indicated he would take care of the lot on the
weekend. When he went out the following Tuesday and found the lot cleaned, he assumed
the person he had hired had done the job. He did not realize that it had been done by the
City's contractor. He noted that he contacted the County Assessor's Office and was advised
that the address had been changed in the computer, and he questioned why the City did not
have that information.
Mr. Ramsey stated that this new information had not been provided to the City by the County
Assessor until just recently. The information provided quarterly by the County Assessor and
entered into the City's computer system did not show a new address; therefore, the notices
sent out by staff showed the old address, and staff did not know there was a new address.
Councilmember Benson suggested that staff contact the County Assessor's Office and request
a letter from them stating the date they changed the address and when they notified the City
of Palm Desert of this address change.
Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Crites moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 96-22 confirming
assessments on },...r:,, ty owners for abatement of weeds and other nuisances, amended to delete reference
to the property owned by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence; 2) continue consideration of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence's
property to the meeting of April 25, 1996, until additional information is received from the County
Assessor's Office. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote.
Upon question by Councilman Crites, Mr. Lawrence responded that the contractor he had
hired indicated he would clean the lot at a cost of $ 150.00.
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B. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-3
(RESIDENTIAL MULTI -FAMILY) TO C-1 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAN LUIS REY AND
LARREA STREET.
Mr. Drell reviewed the staff report, noting that this involved the old Sun Shadows Motel.
He said this would remodel the building and allow some limited office use for the property.
He recommended that the Council pass the ordinance to second reading but to then hold that
second reading in abeyance until the nonconforming parking is made conforming on -site
pang
Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing open and invited testimony.
MR. ROBERT PAUL, Manager of the apartment project across the street from this property,
stated that he was 100% in favor of this project going through but 100% against the way it
was being handled by the City. He said there had been a lot of remodeling going on without
permits and by someone who did not yet own the property, and he could not imagine why
the City would allow this. He noted that transients lived in the property now, and the bank
would not turn them out. They have telephone, gas, and electric service, all at no charge,
and he said he felt the City should be able to get them out of the property.
Mr. Drell stated that apparently the contractor received approval from the bank to start the
remodeling. He said he assumed there were building permits issued and that he would check
to see if that was the case. He added that staff would also look into the transient problem.
Councilman Spiegel suggested that staff also notify Mr. Paul as to whether permits had been
issued. Mr. Paul provided a business card to staff so that he could be notified.
Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Crites moved to waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 222 to second reading
with a condition that the second reading will be held in abeyance until the nonconforming parking is made
conforming on -site parking. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote.
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XX. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Crites, second by Spiegel, and unanimous vote of the Council, Mayor Snyder
adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
WALTER H. SNYDER, MA6R
7 SHEILA R GILLIdAN, D I• OR OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
CITY OF PALM DESERT. + ORNIA
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