HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-03-28MINUTES
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1996
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Snyder convened the meeting at 4:25 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Councilmember Jean M. Benson
Councilman Buford A. Crites
Mayor Pro-Tempore Richard S. Kelly
Councilman Robert A. Spiegel
Mayor Walter H. Snyder
Also Present:
Ramon A. Diaz, City Manager
Doug Phillips, Deputy City Attorney
Sheila R. Gilligan, Director of Community Affairs/City Clerk
Carlos L. Ortega, RDA Executive Director
Richard J. Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works
John Wohlmuth, ACM/Director of Administrative Services
Paul S. Gibson, Finance Director/City Treasurer
Evelyn Bridges, Acting Director of Code Compliance
Phil Drell, Director of Community Development
Mary P. Gates, Deputy City Clerk
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A
None
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Adjourned Meeting of the Palm Desert City Council and Redevelopment
Agency of February 5, 1996, and the Regular City Council Meeting of March 14, 1996.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant No. 40.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Linda S. Jacobs for Dakota
Bar & Grill, 73-260 El Paseo, 1A, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
D. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by GP Golf Palm Desert, Inc.
for Palm Desert Country Club, 77-200 California Drive, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
E. LETTER OF RESIGNATION from Mr. Dave Rolston from the Palm Desert Economic
Development Advisory Committee.
Rec: Removed for separate discussion. See Section VII, Consent Items Held Over, for
Council action.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 96-20 - 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 (February 1996).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
G. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS as of February 29, 1996.
Rec: Receive and file.
H. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Human Resource Manager Recruitment Process.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with David M.
Griffith and Associates (Contract No. C10990) to conduct Executive Recruitment
Services for the City of Palm Desert Human Resource Manager; 2) appropriate
$16,000 from the general fund unobligated reserve to the City Manager professional
services account.
I. MINUTES of Palm Desert Police Advisory Committee Meeting of February 14, 1996.
Rec: Receive and file.
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J. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Cove Commission Equipment Replacement Schedule.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the Cove Communities Service Commission's Capital
Equipment Replacement Fund Criteria and Schedules including the annual assessments
beginning Fiscal Year 96-97.
K. REOUEST FOR REALLOCATION OF FUNDS for Completion of Aquatics Center
Feasibility Study.
Rec: By Minute Motion, reallocate unappropriated reserves in the amount of $22,500 for
the ongoing Aquatics Center feasibility study.
L. REOUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Advertise and Call for Bids for Curb, Gutter, and
Cross Gutter Repairs (Contract No. C11000).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for bids for the
subject project.
M. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Memorandum of Understanding with the Coachella Valley
Association of Governments for Reimbursement of Approved City PM-10 Projects (Contract
No. C11010, Project No. 627-95).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) for
reimbursement of approved City PM-10 projects.
N. REOUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C10020 - Flashing Beacon
on Cook Street at Palm Desert High School.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the
subject contract.
O. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. C09900 - Varner Road
Realignment at Cook Street (Project No. 658-95).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $1,765.64; 2)
authorize the transfer of $1,765.64 from contingency to base.
P. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (#283) by Andrea Rogers in the Amount of $500,000.00.
Rec: Deny the Claim and direct the City Clerk to so advise the Claimant.
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REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Amendment to Contract with G.J. Murphy Construction for
the Electric Vehicle Recharging Station (Contract No. C10660).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City to amend the contract with G.J. Murphy
Construction to add a grading contractor to the subcontractor list.
Councilmember Benson asked that Item E be removed for separate discussion under Section VII,
Consent Items Held Over.
Upon motion by Crites, second by Kelly, the remainder of the Consent Calendar was approved as
presented by unanimous vote of the Council.
V. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 96-21 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH ITS FINDINGS AND
AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF PERSONNEL FILES FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES THAT ARE AT LEAST SEVEN YEARS
OLD.
Mr. Wohlmuth reviewed the staff report and offered to answer any questions.
Councilman Crites moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 96-21 authorizing the
destruction of the personnel files of former employees who have been separated from City employment for
at least seven years. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote.
VI. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
None
For Adoption:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 794 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
RELATING TO SIGNS, Case No. ZOA95-3.
Mr. Wohlmuth recommended adoption of this ordinance.
Councilman Crites moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 794. Motion was
seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote.
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VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
E. LETTER OF RESIGNATION from Mr. Dave Rolston from the Palm Desert Economic
Development Advisory Committee.
Councilmember Benson suggested when Mr. Rolston is given a plaque from the Council that
he, his wife, and the Economic Development Committee be invited to have dinner with the
Council prior to that meeting so they can all recognize him for his efforts.
Mrs. Gilligan noted that Mr. Rolston would be at the 7:00 p.m. portion of this meeting to
receive his plaque but that he could be invited back for dinner. She said it was her
understanding that there was a sense of urgency and concern that he would not be able to
attend any other Council meeting. Mr. Wohlmuth added that he understood that Mr. and
Mrs. Rolston were leaving the area for several months, and he suggested that he be presented
with his plaque at this meeting and invited back for dinner prior to a future meeting. Council
concurred.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, accept the letter of resignation with sincere regret.
Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF REOUEST FROM PALM SPRINGS DESERT RESORTS AIRLINE
SERVICE COMMITTEE (ASC) RELATIVE TO THE CITY'S CONTINUING FUNDING.
John Wohlmuth noted letter in the packets and said Ms. Nancy Doria was in the audience to
answer any questions.
MS. NANCY DORIA addressed the Council and distributed information to the Council (on
file and of record in the City Clerk's Office). She discussed what had been accomplished
over the past three years. She noted that the ASC had five goals: 1) to increase service into
the valley; 2) to obtain year-round service; 3) to introduce low-cost carriers; 4) to obtain fair
co -pricing, meaning same airfares for flights from Palm Springs as from Ontario; and 5) to
retain the service once established. She said several of these goals had been reached,
including increased service, year-round service, and low fares. She asked for a commitment
from the City for funding over the next three years.
Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, approve a three-year commitment from the City
of Palm Desert and approve the requested contribution of $50,000 to be adjusted annually based on gross
hotel sales. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
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B. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
1.
Councilman
Quality Management
mitigate the negative
vote.
Mesquite Regional Landfill.
Environmental Conservation Manager Lisa Constande reviewed the report in the
packets and offered to answer any questions.
JUDGE RICHARD MARSH, Desert Protection Society, asked that the City help in
protecting the air in the Valley and noted that the Environmental Impact Report
indicated there would be a significant impact on the Valley's air quality.
Councilman Crites stated he felt this was a significantly worse project than the Eagle
Mountain project and that we would end up with exactly the same trains going through
the Valley as we would have had with Eagle Mountain. The difference was that this
project did not have the environmental impact mitigation measures as Eagle Mountain.
Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, direct staff to place comments with the Air
District in terms of the air quality permit for this facility to see what we can do to
impacts of train traffic. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous
2. Update on Interchanges:
a.
b.
c.
I-10/Washington Street
I-10/Cook Street
I-10/Monterey Avenue
Mr. Folkers updated the Council on these projects.
IX. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. REOUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF 22ND YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), Continued from the Meetings of February 22 and March 14,
1996.
Councilman Crites moved to approve the revised Option B as discussed in the Study Session earlier
this date (attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A"). Motion was seconded by Spiegel and
carried by unanimous vote.
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X. OLD BUSINESS
A. REOUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF BERMUDA DUNES ANNEXATION FISCAL
FEASIBILITY REPORT.
Mr. Drell noted the report in the packets indicating a relatively low level of revenue that
would be generated compared to the cost of services which would result in a $1 million
annual deficit.
MR. FRANK GOODMAN addressed Council and stated that while he did not wish to dispute
the report itself, there were several things he did not feel were totally addressed in the report.
He said there were several streets within Bermuda Dunes Country Club that were taken care
of by those residents. In addition, the area had a security patrol which would cut down on
the need for Sheriff Department coverage. He noted the report did not include the Bermuda
Dunes Airport which generated funds from sales tax and gasoline tax. He stated that there
was a tremendous amount of property along Washington Street which was zoned residential
and which he felt should be rezoned commercial. This would then bring in revenue when
developed. He said he felt if the City of Palm Desert took in Bermuda Dunes, it would add
prestige to the City.
Councilmember Benson moved to, by Minute Motion, direct staff to inform the Bermuda Dunes
Community Council and LAFCO of the conclusion that the City not encourage or support annexation of
Bermuda Dunes at this time based on the significant service cost/revenue shortfall revealed by the report.
Councilman Spiegel seconded the motion and stated that he and Councilman Kelly were the two
Councilmembers involved in this process and that he felt Bermuda Dunes was a lovely city which would
be nice to have in Palm Desert but only if it was financial feasible.
Councilman Crites stated that while there may be land along Washington that might be zoned
commercial, Palm Desert traditionally takes in land as it currently is. He said he was not one
to go in and change residential to commercial.
Councilman Kelly stated that the Council's responsibility is to look to the welfare of the
existing citizens. He added that he felt badly that this did not work out.
Mayor Snyder called for the vote. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Mr. Goodman asked what steps should be taken for Bermuda Dunes to be included in the
City of Palm Desert's sphere of influence. Mr. Drell responded that there was an
application, and the City would have to consent to that. Upon question by Councilman
Spiegel as to whether or not there was a time frame for the sphere of influence, Mr. Drell
stated that the Local Agency Formation Commission regulations indicated that the City would
still control the timing and could forestall any annexations until they make sense.
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XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
Councilman Crites moved to add two items to the Agenda which came up after the Agenda was
posted. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote.
1. Rgguest for Approval of Repairs at the Cahuilla Park Tennis Courts (Contract No.
C11030).
Mr. Folkers reviewed the report, noting that the Parks & Recreation Commission
discussed the matter of resurfacing the tennis courts and decided that forest green
would be used on the inside, with spring green on the outside. In addition, he said
there was a need to replace the lighting which had been vandalized. In order to
proceed as rapidly as possible, staff recommended that Court Masters do both the
resurfacing ($5,000) and the repairs to the lighting standards, heads, and power panel
(estimated cost $15,000).
Councilmember Benson moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize staff to enter into a contract with
Court Masters in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for resurfacing of the tennis courts and replacement of
lighting which had been vandalized. Motion was seconded by Kelly.
Deputy City Attorney Doug Phillips noted that the only way for the City not to have
to go out to bid on the light repairs would be because of an emergency; however, this
particular project would not fit the criteria for an emergency, and he recommended
that the City go out to bid on that portion.
Councilmember Benson amended her motion to authorize staff to enter into an agreement with
Court Masters in an amount not to exceed $5,000 and authorize staff to advertise and call for bids for the
replacement of the lighting. Councilman Kelly agreed to amend his second, and the motion carried by
unanimous vote.
2. Reauest for Approval of Shade Structures for Legends Fields (Contract No. Cl 0).
Mr. Drell reviewed the staff report, noting that this would involve installation of
twenty shade structures at a cost of $95,000.
Councilmember Benson stated she felt the Cities of Indian Wells and Rancho Mirage
should participate in the funding of these shade structures.
Councilman Spiegel questioned the installation of shade structures and stated that the
Agency Board had just discussed shifting home plate back five to ten feet and
cantilevering the fence. He said he understood that these measures would solve the
problem.
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MS. DONNA PEAT, Palm Desert Parks & Recreation Commission, stated that the
Commission had discussed the urgency of rectifying the foul ball problem at these
fields, and the members felt the shade structures would take care of both the shade
problem and the foul ball problem.
A representative from Shade Structures addressed Council and said these screens
would block out 91 % of sun's the ultraviolet rays. In addition, it would be
approximately 25 degrees cooler under the shades which would help the kids in the
dugouts and the parents watching the games. She added that the shades would
withstand winds up to 80 miles per hour.
Upon question by Councilman Crites, Mr. Folkers responded that the City of Palm
Desert had paid for the additional work on the backstops. Councilman Crites stated
that he felt anything else that needs to be done should be paid for by the other two
cities, Indian Wells and Rancho Mirage.
Councilman Spiegel stated he felt this was a little league field, and he did not know
of any other little league fields that had stands and covers. He recommended that we
address the netting and what can be done with moving home plate back and then look
at the canopy.
Councilman Crites stated that the two other cities did not pay anything for the
backstops. He said his bias was to see how much is solved by the cantilevering and
moving of home plate first. He added that another concern he had was with adding
in a replacement cost every five years or so.
Councilman Kelly stated that the Cove Communities also funds maintenance. He
suggested putting together a report on how much everything will cost and taking it to
the Commission for discussion. Mr. Folkers added that staff could come back in two
weeks with a breakdown of the costs and the time frame for doing the cantilevering
mitigation.
Councilman Spiegel moved to continue this matter to the meeting of April 11, 1996. Motion was
seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote.
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B. CITY ATTORNEY
Mr. Philips requested a Closed Session at an appropriate time to consider items as listed on
the Agenda. He also asked that the Council add an item to the Closed Session as follows:
Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9 (a), Palm Desert v. Herrera, Case No. CV952702RG, filed in District Court.
Councilman Crites moved to add this item to the Closed Session. Motion was seconded by Kelly
and carried by unanimous vote.
Request for Closed Session:
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9:
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b):
Number of potential cases: 2
Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Section 54956.8:
Property: 78-800 California Drive, APN 637-062-010
Negotiating Parties:
Agency/Property Owner: Palm Desert Country Club Association
Other Party: Ramon A. Diaz for City of Palm Desert
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of payment
C. CITY CLERK
1. Mrs. Gilligan noted the lobby design was approved by the Art -In -Public -Places
Committee. She said it will now go to the Civic Arts Committee on April 8th and
will be before the City Council at its meeting of April 11, 1996, for award of
contract.
2. Mrs. Gilligan noted that a Call for Artists had been sent out for the Golf Course wall
with a deadline for submission of April 24. This matter will then be before the
Council in June.
3. Mrs. Gilligan noted that the Historical Society book was being printed, and the City
should have it by April 5th. She added that the note cards produced in conjunction
with the book were available in her office if the Council wished to see them. She said
they would be packaged by the Foundation for the Retarded, ten to a pack, to be sold
at the Historical Society.
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4. Consideration of Policy for Plaques for City and Redevelopment Agency Facilities.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, direct that the plaque for the Multi Agency
Library include the name of the person who was Mayor when construction was approved as well as the
names of all those individuals who were members of the Council during both the planning and construction
of the Library (a total of six names -- the five current Councilmembers as well as S. Roy Wilson). Motion
was seconded by Benson and carried by a 4-0-1 vote, with Councilman Spiegel ABSTAINING.
D. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
o City Council Requests for Action:
1. Discussion of a Proposed Regional Sports Complex (Mayor Pro-Tempore
Richard S. Kelly).
Councilman Kelly stated his intention to bring this item to the Council at its meeting of April 25th,
as he will be out of town at the SCAG General Assembly Meeting on April 1 1th.
2. Consideration of Planning Commission Representation on the Section Four
Committee and Project Area Four Committee.
Councilman Kelly stated that he was asked by the Planning Commission to
consider having a representative of that Commission on the Project Area Four
Committee. He said he had discussed this with Mr. Ortega who felt it was a
good idea. In addition, he said it was found that there is not usually a
representative from the Redevelopment Agency present at the Planning
Commission meetings, and he suggested that a member of that department
provide quarterly reports to the Planning Commission as to what the Agency
is doing.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, direct that: 1) A member of the Planning
Commission be included on both the Section Four Committee and the Project Area Four Committee; 2) a
member of the Redevelopment Department attend the Planning Commission meetings to provide quarterly
reports to the Commission regarding what the Redevelopment Agency is doing. Motion was seconded by
Kelly and carried by unanimous vote.
3. Consideration of Endorsement of Senate Bill 1735 (Kelley)
Councilman Kelly stated that he would be testifying at the Senate
Transportation Commission meeting on April 16th, and he asked that the
Council officially endorse Senate Bill 1735.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, officially endorse Senate Bill 1735 (Kelley).
Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote.
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4. Consideration of Letter to be Sent to the Director of the Palm Springs
Regional Airport in Support of an Application for a User Fee Customs Facility
at the Airport.
Councilmember Benson distributed a letter which she proposed be sent to the
Director of the Palm Springs Regional Airport (Allen Smoot) in support of his
application for a User Fee Customs Facility at the airport.
Mayor Snyder stated that the Joint Powers Authority for the Thermal Airport
considered this matter last evening. They indicated they would like to assist
in this matter with the Palm Springs Airport and might in the future also need
this type of facility.
Councilmember Benson stated that this application was only for the Palm
Springs Airport and that she would hate to see anything hold this up since it
was in a position to be granted. She said she was on the User Fee Committee
and would bring Mayor Snyder's request up at the next meeting.
With Council concurrence, Mayor Snyder was authorized to sign a letter of support of an
application for a User Fee Customs Facility at the Palm Springs Regional Airport.
o City Council Committee Reports:
1. Councilman Spiegel asked whether the City was involved with the clubhouse
at this point for the Desert Willow project. Mr. Ortega responded that the
Council had authorized a contract to do a programming study to determine
functions, size, etc. Once staff has that, the project will be put out to bid for
design and construction of the clubhouse. In the meantime, there would be a
temporary facility for approximately six months. He added that bids were
received this past Tuesday for construction of the golf course.
2. Councilman Crites noted his visit to the Holocaust Museum as Palm Desert's
representative. He said he had brought back a book that is available for
everyone to look at. In that book, the Director of the Museum thanked the
City for its contribution in Palm Desert. He noted that several groups had
come to Palm Desert specifically to tour the Holocaust Memorial in the Palm
Desert Civic Center Park which has recognition not only in the Valley but also
throughout the Nation.
He added that while he was there he made "out annual pilgrimage" in terms
of Federal funding for purchase of open space lands. He said the Santa Rosa
Mountains were at the top nationally, not only for the State but for the BLM
and also at the top of the list for Congressman Bono's support and for
President Clinton's and Secretary Babbitt's support. He added that the second
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in command for the Department of the Interior would be out in this area in
about a week and a half to work with the Valley in terms of Federal funding
for planning for multiple species efforts.
XII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B
None
Councilman Spiegel moved to adjourn to Closed Session at 5:45 p.m. Motion was seconded by
Benson and carried by unanimous vote.
XIII. COMPLETION OF ITEMS HELD OVER FROM 4:00 P.M. SESSION
None
XIV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C
MR. WILLIAM GORDON addressed Council relative to the Vietnam Memorial and the condition
of the flags at that location. He also expressed concern with the fact that south bound Highway
74 is posted at 65 miles per hour.
Mayor Snyder indicated that staff would look into both of these issues and contact Mr. Gordon.
XV. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Snyder presented an engraved clock to Mr. Dave Rolston in appreciation of his years of
service to the City as a member of the Economic Development Advisory Committee.
XVI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. REOUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL WEED ABATEMENT AND
AUTHORITY TO PLACE LIENS TO BE RECORDED WITH THE COUNTY
RECORDERS OFFICE FOR LOTS ABATED BY CITY CONTRACTOR.
Ms. Bridges addressed Council and stated that staff had failed to provide proper notification
of this public hearing. She said that in order to maintain the integrity of due process, staff
was requesting a continuance to the meeting of April 11, 1996. She added that the resolution
needed to be amended because one property owner had paid the amount due.
Councilman Spiegel moved to continue this matter to the meeting of April 11, 1996. Motion was
seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote (Councilman Crites was absent).
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XVII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - D
None
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Spiegel moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Motion was seconded by Snyder
and carried by unanimous vote.
ATTEST:
SHEILA R. GTrI.TLIGAN, D r" CTOR OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
CITY OF PALM DESERT, ALIFORNIA
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EXHIBIT "A"
RE VIS.ED
03/28/96
OPTION "B"
22ND YEAR APPLICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
TOTAL ALLOCATION S173,212
LIST OF PUBLIC SERVICE APPLICATIONS:
Staff
Requested Recommends
1. Department of Community Action $ 1,187.00 $ 1,187.00 •
• County's fair share allotment
2. Desert AIDS Project 29,000.00 5,000.00
3. Barbara Sinatra's Children's Center 6,896.00 5,000.00
4. College of the Desert/Care Program 10,000.00 0
5. FIND 25,000.00 1,623.00 + van
*City donated van: available July I, 1996
6. FISH 12,000.00 5,000.00
7. Riverside County Office of Education 7,500.00 5,000.00
8. Alternatives to Domestic Violence 5,000.00 0
• withdrawing from ow service area
9. Shelter from the Stone 15,000.00 8,000.00
10. Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Desert 10,000.00 0
11. Family Service of Coachella Valley 11,850.00 5,000.00
12. Institute of Critical Care 3,500.00 0
TOTAL REQUESTS: S136,933.00 S35,810.00
(15%)
LIST OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPLICATIONS:
Staff
Requested Recommends
1. Foundation for the Retarded $150,000.00 S0
2. Nightengale Shelter 10,460.00 10,460.00
3. Senior Home Repair 100,000.00 100,000.00
4. Episcopal Community Services 45,000.00 26,942.00
TOTAL REQUESTS: S305,460.00 S137,402.00
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