HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-03-13MINUTES
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2003
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Mayor Benson convened the meeting at 3:03 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Councilman Buford A. Crites
Councilman Richard S. Kelly
Mayor Pro-Tempore Robert A. Spiegel
Mayor Jean M. Benson
Excused Absence:
Councilman Jim Ferguson
Also Present:
Carlos L. Ortega, City Manager/RDA Executive Director
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Sheila R. Gilligan, ACM for Community Services
Homer Croy, ACM for Development Services
Amir Hamidzadeh, Director of Building & Safety
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk
Phil Drell, Director of Community Development
Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Teresa L. La Rocca, Director of Housing
Michael Errante, Acting Director of Public Works/City Engineer
David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment
Robert P. Kohn, Director of Special Programs
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A
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IV. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.8:
1) Property: 12 Acres West of Palm Valley Storm Channel
(APNs 628-030-006/007/008/010)
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Phil Drell/City of Palm Desert/Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Beverly Kirkpatrick
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
Mayor Pro-Tempore Spiegel moved to add the following item to the Agenda for
consideration in Closed Session. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote,
with Councilman Ferguson ABSENT:
2) Property: 97 Acres West of the Palm Valley Channel, south of
Painter's Path, Palm Desert
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Phil Drell/City of Palm Desert/Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: George Fox
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b):
Number of potential cases: 2
Mayor Pro-Tempore Spiegel moved to add the following item to the Agenda for
consideration in Closed Session. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote,
with Councilman Ferguson ABSENT:
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant potential to initiate litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c):
Number of potential cases: 3
Mayor Pro-Tempore Spiegel moved to adjourn the meeting to Closed Session at
3:05 p.m. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman
Ferguson ABSENT. Mayor Benson reconvened the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
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V. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION.
None
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro-Tempore Robert A. Spiegel
VII. INVOCATION - Councilman Richard S. Kelly
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B
A representative of SIGNS BY MEL addressed the City Council to ask if it would
reconsider the appeal for Dr. Baumann's case, which was on the agenda of
February 27. Due to an error on their part, they failed to attend last City Council
Meeting and represent their client, Dr. Baumann, when the appeal of his sign
application was considered. She said had they been at the meeting, they would
have shared information that may have made a difference in the decision.
In response, Mr. Erwin stated that the appeal had been acted upon by the City
Council at its last meeting and that was the end of the matter.
With City Council concurrence, the speaker was directed to work with the
`- City Attorney's Office regarding any potential remedies to their request.
MR. GEORGE FERNANDEZ, 41-390 Carlotta, Palm Desert, stated he was
addressing the City Council in support of Randy Roberts, who was going to be
speaking to the City Council about hiking trails.
MR. RANDY ROBERTS, 41-410 Carlotta Drive, Palm Desert, presented a prepared
statement to the City Council for its consideration regarding trails management as
it relates to the City of Palm Desert. The statement was received and is now of
record in the Office of the City Clerk.
IX. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
A. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE DAVE HAGTHROP FOR HIS SERVICE
TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND ITS PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMISSION.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Benson presented Mr. Hagthrop with an
engraved crystal clock, thanking him for his service to the Public Safety
Commission, having been one of its charter members.
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B. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE JAMES McCAUGHEY FOR HIS
SERVICE TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND ITS RENT REVIEW
COMMISSION.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Benson presented Mr. McCaughey with
an engraved crystal clock, thanking him for his service to the Rent Review
Commission as well as other subcommittees he had served on while a
resident of Palm Desert.
C. PRESENTATION TO JACKS GREEN IN RECOGNITION OF HER MANY
YEARS OF SERVICE TO COLLEGE OF THE DESERT.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Benson presented Ms. Green with a
plaque recognizing her many years of dedication to College of the Desert, the
benefits of which had been enjoyed by the City.
D. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF
MARCH 10, 2003, AS "NATIONAL CALIFORNIA PROBLEM GAMBLING
AWARENESS WEEK" IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT.
Mayor Benson presented the framed proclamation to Mr. Roger Bensinger
of the California Council on Problem Gambling.
E. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE CITY OF PALM DESERT EMPLOYEES
FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE.
The following City of Palm Desert employees were recognized for exceptional
service: Mel Ramos, Carlos Hernandez, Pat Scully, Robert Bishop, and
Barbara Wright. Mr. Ramos and Ms. Wright were unable to attend today's
meeting.
X. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 27, 2003.
Rec: Approve as presented.
Approved as amended to change Councilman Ferguson's comment about
"big bucks retailer" to "big box retailer" on page 22 of the Minutes.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 196, 200, 201, and 204PDOC.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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C-1. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (#503A) by Theresa Ayanopolis in the Amount
of $250.
Rec: By Minute Motion, reject the Claim and direct the City Clerk to so
notify the Claimant.
C-2. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (#506) by John Avery in the Amount of
$1,500.01.
Rec: By Minute Motion, reject the Claim and direct the City Clerk to so
notify the Claimant.
C-3. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (#507) by Patricia Nicholson in an Unspecified
Amount.
D-1.
Rec: By Minute Motion, reject the Claim and direct the City Clerk to so
notify the Claimant.
APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Pacific Clinical
Studies, Inc., for Cedar Creek Inn on El Paseo, 73-445 El Paseo, Suite 11A,
Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
D-2. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE. by
Laura Kay Grech and Christi Ann Persich for Espresso 2 A Tea,
72-990 El Paseo, Suite 1, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
E. CITY'S/AGENCY'S PORTFOLIO MASTER SUMMARY for January 2003
(Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency).
Rec: Receive and file.
F. ANNUAL REVIEW and Approval of Statement of Investment Policy (Joint
Consideration with the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency and the
Palm Desert Financing Authority).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the City of Palm Desert's "Statement of
Investment Policy" for the Year 2003, as submitted by the
City Treasurer.
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G. MINUTES of City Committee and Commission Meetings.
1. Art In Public Places Commission Meetings of September 18,
October 16, and November 20, 2002, and January 22, 2003.
2. Entrada del Paseo Steering Committee Meeting of February 6, 2003.
3. Investment & Finance Committee Meeting of January 22, 2003.
Rec: Receive and file.
H. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Advertise and Call for Bids for
Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Area Nos. 2, 4 and 5 (Contract
Nos. C20970, C20980, and C20990).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for
bids for the subject Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Areas.
I. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT for Professional Engineering and
Design Services for Sidewalk Improvements on Portola Avenue from
Magnesia Falls to Quick Silver Drive (Contract No. C21000. Project
No. 633-02).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award the subject contract to NAI Consulting,
Inc., Cathedral City, California, in the amount of $19,500; 2) authorize
a 10% contingency for the project in the amount of $1,950; 3) allocate
funds from the Major Street Sidewalk Fund 400 to the account of
Project No. 633-02; 4) authorize the Mayor to execute said contract.
J. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Implementation Agreement (Contract No. C21010).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor to execute the subject
agreement between the City, Riverside County Flood Control and
Water Conservation District, County of Riverside, Coachella Valley
Water District, and the Cities of Banning, Cathedral City, Coachella,
Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, Palm Springs, and
Rancho Mirage.
K. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C19880 —
Parkway Landscape on Country Club Drive Between the West Boundary of
Manor Care and the East Boundary of the Seventh Day Adventist Church
(Project No. 593-99) (Pink, Inc., Palm Desert, CA).
Rec: By Minute Motion, accept the work as complete and authorize the
City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the subject project.
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L-1. CONSIDERATION of Legislative Review Committee Action with Regard to
AB 192 (Harman) — Annexation.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative
Review Committee at its meeting of February 18, 2003, and direct
staff to prepare a letter of opposition for the Mayor's signature with
regard to AB 192 (Harman).
L-2. CONSIDERATION of Legislative Review Committee Action with Regard to
AB 274 (Koretz) — Employment Rights.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative
Review Committee at its meeting of February 18, 2003, and direct
staff to prepare a letter of opposition for the Mayor's signature with
regard to AB 274 (Koretz).
L-3. CONSIDERATION of Legislative Review Committee Action with Regard to
AB 281 (Bermudez) — Bidder Pre -Qualification.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative
Review Committee at its meeting of February 18, 2003, and direct
staff to prepare a letter of opposition for the Mayor's signature with
regard to AB 281 (Bermudez).
L-4. CONSIDERATION of Legislative Review Committee Action with Regard to
SB 54 (Dunn) — Mobile Home Parks.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative
Review Committee at its meeting of February 18, 2003, and direct
staff to prepare a letter of opposition for the Mayor's signature with
regard to SB 54 (Dunn).
L-5. CONSIDERATION of Legislative Review Committee Action with Regard to
SBX1 6 (Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review) — Additional Permit Fees
by Air Quality Management Districts.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative
Review Committee at its meeting of February 18, 2003, and direct
staff to prepare a letter of opposition for the Mayor's signature with
regard to SBX1 6 (Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review).
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M-1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Out -of -State Travel for the ITE 2003
Technical Conference.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject request for travel for
Transportation Engineer to attend the subject conference in
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, March 23-26, 2003 — cost for attendance will
be reimbursed through the City's grant from the California Office of
Traffic Safety.
M-2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Out -of -State Travel for the Western Chapter
International Society of Arborists (ISA) Annual Conference.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject request for the
Landscape Specialist, Landscape Inspector II, and Equipment
Operator to attend the subject conference in Las Vegas, Nevada,
May 3-6, 2003.
N. REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Fees Associated with Palm Desert
Middle School Graduation Ceremony.
Rec: By Minute Motion, waive fees associated with Palm Desert Middle
School Graduation scheduled to be held Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at
the Amphitheater located in the Palm Desert Civic Center Park.
Mrs. Klassen stated that, with regard to the Minutes of the February 27th
meeting, Councilman Ferguson wanted to note for the record that his
comment about "big bucks retailer" should be amended to read "big box
retailer" on page 22 of those Minutes.
Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Kelly, the Consent Calendar was approved as
presented (with the minor correction to the Minutes as noted) by a 4-0 vote, with
Councilman Ferguson ABSENT.
XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
XII. RESOLUTIONS
None
XIII. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
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For Adoption:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 1034 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND CHANGE
OF ZONE FROM HILLSIDE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL, DRAINAGE, TO
OPEN SPACE, DRAINAGE, FOR 18 ACRES ADJACENT TO
HOMME/ADAMS PARK, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
APNs 628-030-001 THROUGH 628-030-004 Case No. C/Z 03-01 (City of
Palm Desert, Applicant).
Mr. Ortega noted that there had been no changes to this ordinance since its
introduction.
Mayor Pro-Tempore Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance
No. 1034. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman
Ferguson ABSENT.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 1039 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A RESTATED
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE PROJECT KNOWN AS
"DESERT GATEWAY," LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
MONTEREY AVENUE AND DINAH SHORE DRIVE
Case No. DA 92-3 Restated (Riley/Carver, LLC; Monterey 170/
Berdan Holdings LLC, Applicants).
Mr. Ortega noted that this was second reading of the ordinance and that a
request had been received from an individual who wished to speak to this
issue. In addition, a letter was received from Elaine Snyder with regard to
this item, and it had been included in the packets.
Mayor Benson also noted that a letter was also received from Franz Tirre.
She stated that, although this was not a public hearing, several people had
indicated they wished to speak on this matter, and it was the Council's
custom to allow community input.
MR. DON BRADLEY, City Manager of the City of Cathedral City, spoke on
behalf of the City of Cathedral City and expressed concern with the impacts
of this project on Cathedral City. He said the Palm Desert City Council was
making decisions for the benefit of its community; they respected that and
were not here to interfere with that process. He said they wanted to work
with Palm Desert to the extent they could and asked that Palm Desert try to
work with Cathedral City to the extent it could as well. He asked that the
Council consider adding a condition to its approval whereby the Sam's Club
and WalMart stores in Cathedral City would remain open for some specified
period of time, perhaps for 10 years or shorter, or that there be a requirement
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that the buildings be re -tenanted before the new stores in Palm Desert are
opened.
MS. MAUREEN BOREN, 74-650 Old Prospector Trail, Palm Desert, was
opposed to the project because of its negative impact on other neighboring
communities, specifically Cathedral City.
MR. JIM SWANNER, 74-360 Buttonwood Drive, Palm Desert, spoke in favor
of the project and said he felt this was the perfect spot for this development.
MS. MAGGIE MONTEZ, CB Richard Ellis, Indian Wells, spoke on behalf of
Mr. Carver and said he had indicated that he would use all of his best efforts
to acquire the WalMart property in Cathedral City, would hire her to work as
the leasing agent on that property, and wanted to move proactively to make
sure that Cathedral City's tenancy is not hurt for a long period of time.
MR. MARK OSTOICH, 3750 University Avenue, Riverside, agreed with
Ms. Montez and said from WalMart's standpoint, there was a commitment to
work diligently toward addressing the issues in Cathedral City.
Mayor Pro-Tempore Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance
No. 1039. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 3-1 vote, with Councilman Crites
voting NO and Councilman Ferguson ABSENT.
Mayor Benson stated that the recent Desert Sun article noted that hers was
the swing vote on this project. She said that was not necessarily true
because she had worked over two and a half years on this project with the
developer, and she had been in favor of it from the very beginning.
Councilman Crites noted for the record that the concerns he had several
weeks ago about this project he still sincerely believed were reasonable
concerns, and he suspected that WalMart would "work diligently," but he was
curious as to what kind of teeth they would put into that effort. He said he
would like to see them make some kind of guarantees that they would do
something.
XIV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF 2003 "SUMMER OF FUN" CONCERT AND
MOVIE SERIES.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve proposed lineup for the
2003 "Summer of Fun" series, as outlined in the accompanying staff report; 2) approve
purchase order in the amount of $10,900 with Live Oak Audio Visual, Seattle, Washington,
for movies, professional staff, and audio/visual equipment for the 2003 "Summer of Fun;"
3) approve a purchase order in the amount of $10,500 with Musician's Outlet, Palm Desert,
California, for concert professional staff, sound and lighting for the 2003 "Summer of Fun"
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concerts; 4) approve the following performing arts and pyrotechnics contracts for the 2003
"Summer of Fun" concerts: a) Side Street Strutters - $6,500 (Contract No. C21020A);b) Ira
Liss Big Band Machine - $5,000 (Contract No. C21020B); c) Joel Penner Sextet -
$1,000(Contract No. C21020C); d) Coyote - $750 (Contract No. C21020D); e) Redlands
Symphony Orchestra (Contract No. C21020E); f) Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. (Contract
No. C21020F); g) Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. (Contract No. C21020G)—funds in the amount
of $70,946 are available in Account No. 110-4416-414-3061 to produce these activities.
Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Ferguson
ABSENT.
XV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF DESIGN CONCEPT FOR COUNCIL
CHAMBER ATRIUM (CONTRACT NO. C17180, PROJECT NO. 595-98)
(Continued from the meetings of January 23, and February 27, 2003).
Mrs. Klassen noted that staffs request was that Council table this item
indefinitely.
Councilman Kelly said he felt it would be more proper to continue this matter
indefinitely rather than to table it.
Mayor Pro-Tempore Spiegel moved to continue this matter indefinitely. Motion was
seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Ferguson ABSENT.
B. CONSIDERATION OF PALM DESERT COMMUNITY GARDEN SIGNAGE
(Continued from the meeting of February 13, 2003).
Mayor Pro-Tempore Spiegel moved to continue this matter to a time uncertain.
Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Ferguson
ABSENT.
XVI. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE COMMISSIONING OF ARTIST FOR
CREATION OF ARTWORK FOR FRED WARING DRIVE CORRIDOR
PROJECT (CONTRACT NO. C20470).
Mr. Ortega noted the staff report and recommendation in the packets.
Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Concur with the recommendation
of the Art In Public Places Commission to approve commissioning the proposed sculpture,
Agave, by Gordon Heuther in the amount of $65,000 for the Fred Waring Drive Corridor
project; 2) table the proposed sculpture, Dancers, until the Amphitheater project is
proposed for final approval, at which time this sculpture would be reconsidered for
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placement in the Civic Center. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by a 4-0 vote,
with Councilman Ferguson ABSENT.
B. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE NORTH PHASE
CIVIC CENTER CARPORT PROJECT (CONTRACT NO. C20830).
Mr. Ortega noted the staff report in the packets.
Upon question by Mayor Pro-Tempore Spiegel, Mr. Alvarez responded that
the actual height of this carport project was lower than the existing carport,
and it would vary from the low point near the column (about six feet) and
would go up to approximately eight and a half feet at the tallest point. Upon
question by Mayor Benson, he said if approved, staff anticipated starting the
project on April 7, 2003, the day after SpringFest.
Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Award the subject contract to
4-Con Engineering, Inc., Fontana, California, in the amount of $417,501 and authorize the
Mayor to execute same; 2) appropriate $480,000 from Unobligated General Funds to the
Capital Improvement Fund to cover the design, construction, and a 10% contingency for
the subject project; 3) approve a no -cost permit for the North Phase Civic Center Carport
Project. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman
Ferguson ABSENT.
XVII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
XVIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
None
B. CITY ATTORNEY
None
C. CITY CLERK
1. Consideration of Date/Time for Fiscal Year 2003/04 City Council
Budget Session in late May or early June.
With Council concurrence, the budget meeting was scheduled for 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
on June 13, subject to Councilman Ferguson's availability.
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2. Reminder of Joint City Council/Art In Public Places Commission Study
Session Scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2003, at 3:00 p.m.
Mrs. Klassen reminded Council of the joint City Council/Art In Public
Places Commission Study Session scheduled for Thursday,
March 20, 2003, at 3:00 p.m.
City Council requested the following be prepared for discussion at the
Study Session: 1) Art In Public Places Commission's and staffs
proposal for guidelines and objectives; 2) a list of artwork that had
been previously rejected by the City Council.
D. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
o City Council Reauests for Action:
1. Mayor Benson asked staff to check whether or not Southern
California Association of Government's request for
appointment of five Palm Desert representatives to a special
committee had been accomplished. She noted that the answer
was requested by March 14.
2. Councilman Crites remarked that the new landscaping along
Fred Waring Drive was great. But while providing his parents
with a tour there, he noticed one corner where the City's wall
abutted an unkempt concrete block wall. He asked staff to look
into remedying the situation in the near future.
Mayor Benson added she'd had the same concern for some
time, hoping it would soon be fixed. Further, she commented
that the planters on the walkway into the main area of City Hall
should be more regularly tended.
o City Council Committee Reports:
1. Mayor Pro-Tempore Spiegel reported from the Parks &
Recreation Commission activities that on March 22, the
Coachella Valley Recreation & Park District would be hosting
the grand opening of its Golf Center at Palm Desert, which,
thanks to the contribution by the City, had been recently
brightened up. The ribbon cutting would be held at 10:00 a.m.,
and he thought each Palm Desert resident would be invited to
the facility for a free nine holes of golf. The regular prices for
play would be reasonable, $10.00-$12.00 for residents to play
nine holes, $18.00 for 18.
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Secondly, he said that with regard to construction of handball
courts at the Civic Center Park, $50,000 of Parks & Recreation
funds had been set aside for the project. He noted, though,
that the timing would coincide with the construction of the Teen
Center, as the handball courts' back wall would also be the
back wall of the Teen Center.
2. Councilman Crites stated that at yesterday's meeting regarding
PM10 and air quality standards with AQMD and ARB,
modifications to the model dust control ordinance were
discussed. He noted that Palm Desert was one of the cities
represented at the meeting (four others were not), and he
reminded staff that comments on the model document were
needed at CVAG by March 21 so that a draft could be
prepared by March 28.
o City Council Comments:
1. Mayor Pro-Tempore Spiegel commented that the City's "Make
Someone A Star" customer service award program and
presentation in conjunction with the regular Palm Desert
Chamber of Commerce Mayor's Breakfast on Tuesday this
week was a tremendous event. He noted it was a full house
turnout at Desert Willow and he thanked everyone who was
involved in it.
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Kelly moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:1 p.m. Motion was seconded
by Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Fer• son ABSENT
ATTEST:
RA HELLE D.SSEN, CITY CLER
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
. BENSON, MAYOR
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