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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPA4 Cmte - 06/18/07yl C PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMORANDUM TO: RACHELLE KLASSEN, CITY CLERK FROM: BETH LONGMAN, SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT bt--- DATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 SUBJECT: SUBMISSION OF MINUTES FOR THE CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA NO.4 Attached is a copy of the approved Minutes from the June 18, 2007, meeting of the Project Area No. 4 Committee. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. Thank you. bl Attachment (as noted) BY RDA ON IC-)1-6r7 VERIFIED BY Original on file with City Clerk's Office G:\rda\Beth Longman\Committees\PA #4\Mlnute Transmittal.doc PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA NO.4 MINUTES June 18, 2007 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Campbell called a regular meeting to order on Monday, June 18, 2007, at 2:59 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Russell Campbell, Chairman Jane Daugherty Charles Ash Douglas Luhring Fred Benford Susan McMillen Harry Church Robert Duncan Roberta Grubb Sherry Trevor Also Present: Martin Alvarez, Redevelopment Manager Lauri Aylaian, Director of Planning Charles Delorey, Palm Desert Country Club Mark Diercks, P.E., Transportation Engineer Ryan Gayler, Project Administrator Connor Limont, Planning Commission Liaison Beth Longman, Recording Secretary Karen Lyons, Palm Desert Country Club Home Owners' Association Justin McCarthy, ACM/Redevelopment Carlos Ortega, City Manager Arla Scott, Senior Financial Analyst Bob Spiegel, Councilmember Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Manager Frank Taylor, Lieutenant, Riverside County Sheriff's Department Johnny Terfehr, Code Compliance Scott Williams, Palm Desert Country Club Dave Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment/Housing CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 4 MINUTES June 18, 2007 III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Member Benford asked if there were any updates on the vandalism to cars on Tennessee and New York. Lt. Frank Taylor stated that they were looking into the incidents, but there is a complete lack of physical evidence. There was a similar occurrence in the Sagewood area near Country Club and Monterey approximately six months ago, and another in the business area along Washington Avenue. They have some indication that it is a juvenile problem. The patrol units have been made aware of the curfew violations by some of the area juveniles, and extra patrols have been added. Member Ash stated that he is asked on a regular basis when a stop sign will be installed at California and New York. He commented that, regardless of what the City's surveys have shown, it is a dangerous intersection primarily in the early morning. Mark Diercks responded that he is beginning to believe Member Ash after the recent golf course inspection he attended. A large part of the problem was created by the development of the houses in this area because previously this was a wide-open area with good visibility. Mr. Diercks is still not totally convinced that a stop sign is the correct answer. This matter will be under discussion and will be resolved in the next few months. A stop sign will probably be installed, but he needs to consider the standpoint of the general public, and a stop sign will require every car to stop for the few golf carts that use this crossing. Member Ash commented that it is more than a few golf carts, particularly during the season. Mr. Diercks will definitely be revisiting this matter. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 4 MEETING OF MARCH 19, 2007. MOTION made by Member Trevor, seconded by Member Duncan, and unanimously carried, that the Minutes of the March 19, 2007, meeting be approved. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None VI. NEW BUSINESS None G:\rda\Beth Longman\Comrrmttees\PA #AMinutes\2007 MinutesUAinutes 061807.doc CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 4 MINUTES June 18, 2007 VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None VIII. OLD BUSINESS A. UPDATE ON ROAD WORK PROJECTS IN THE PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB AREA Mark Diercks, P.E., Transportation Engineer, noted that the striping on California has been completed. He introduced Ryan Gayler, Project Administrator, to address the pavement projects. Mr. Gayler stated that every street except California and Tennessee has either been- paved or slurry sealed within the last few years. California and Tennessee are scheduled to be slurry sealed in the summer of 2008. Chairman Campbell asked how often streets were slurry sealed, and Mr. Gayler stated that it was done every five to six years. Member Ash commented that the street repairs made after the installation of sewer laterals were not done very well. Mr. Gayler stated that on New York the developer was required to grind and pave to eliminate the numerous repair areas so that there was only one joint. New York should be in pretty good shape, but California and Tennessee need additional work. IX. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. PROGRESS AT PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB Charles Delorey, General Manager of the Palm Desert Country Club, stated that the inspection of the renovated country club was performed the previous Friday, and everyone agreed that the final result exceeded expectations. There were a few areas of concern including signage and the maintenance facility. They are willing to do whatever it takes to create uniform signage throughout the community. They have requested an extension on the maintenance facility primarily because the proposed area is difficult to secure, and they feel that the current location is more secure. They are developing a proposal to keep the maintenance facility in its current location. B. UPDATE ON THE INSPECTION OF THE PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB Arla Scott, Senior Financial Analyst, stated that the she, Mark Diercks, Shawn Kilpatrick from Code, and Mike Tellir from Desert Willow G:\rda\Beth Longman\Comrr tteesTA #4\Minutes\2007 Mmutes\Mmutes 061807.doc 3 CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 4 MINUTES June 18, 2007 inspected the golf course the previous Friday. The inspection went well and the golf course is in good shape. As Mr. Delorey has already noted, there were a few areas of concern. Ms. Scott will be preparing a detailed report of the inspection. Councilmember Spiegel commented that it is an outstanding addition to the City of Palm Desert. C. UPDATE ON FREEDOM PARK Janis Steele announced that Freedom Park is now open. There was a well -attended grand opening celebration on June 9. There are still a few outstanding items to complete, but they wanted to get the park open for everyone to enjoy. Some of the soccer and ball fields still don't have grass, but they will be ready for play in the fall. The veteran's art piece will be in place for the dedication on Veteran's Day. Member Church asked if there would be a dog park. Ms. Steele stated that there is a dog park. The original plans did not include a division of the area for small and large dogs, but that has been done. There will be water available in the small dog area within two weeks. The large dog area already has water available. Chairman Campbell asked what the fenced area was for. Ms. Steele stated that this is the Community Gardens. The gardens are being installed by the Community Services department and should be completed by the end of the summer. Member Ash commented that the funds for the park were well spent, and that the park will be well used. It is a great addition to the City of Palm Desert. Member Trevor asked if the Parks and Recreation District was going to have an office at Freedom Park. Councilmember Spiegel commented that this was considered in the early stages of the planning, but there will be no such building at Freedom Park. D. UPDATE ON MOTORCYCLE MUFFLER NOISE Lt. Taylor reported that vehicle exhaust systems could emit a maximum of 95 decibels. Motorcycles are exempt from this requirement per the vehicle code, but the manufacturers build their vehicles to meet this standard or less. Any exhaust system altered from the manufacturer's specifications is illegal, and Police officers can issue citations to the owner of the vehicle. G:\rda\Beth Longman\Commttees\PA #4\Minutes\2007 MinutesWinutes 061807.doc 4 CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 4 MINUTES June 18, 2007 X. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON/MEMBERS Chairman Campbell mentioned that he drives on Oasis regularly and he sees drivers who do not pay attention to the recently installed "No Turn on Red" sign. This sign prohibits southbound traffic on Oasis from turning right onto Hovley when the stoplight is red. Mark Diercks said that he would have a larger sign installed. Lt. Taylor stated that some of the council members have talked to him about the number of people who run red lights. They are going to begin a program to target violators in various locations each month. They will also separately note these violations in their monthly reports. Member Grubb asked if the City has ever considered banning leaf blowers. Councilmember Spiegel said that it had been looked into, but nothing was ever put in place. Member Benford commented that this was attempted in Beverly Hills, but the gardeners could not afford to purchase the quieter equipment. Because the residents couldn't get anyone to do work, the city revoked the order. Member Grubb stated that this was successful in a gated community she lived had in. Member Ash commented that the easiest way to control the noise was to control the hours during which the equipment could be used. Member Benford noted that Carlos Ortega, the "Man About Town," was responsible for raising over half of the $500,000 donated to College of the Desert, and thanked him on behalf of the committee. Mr. Ortega stated that the entire community was wonderful, and can always be counted on to come forth whenever there is a good cause. Councilmember Spiegel noted that COD is building a public safety academy that is very important not only to Palm Desert, but to the entire Coachella Valley. One of the problems experienced in the Coachella Valley is the difficulty in recruiting and retaining public safety personnel because of the high cost of housing. If we have locally trained personnel, they are more likely to remain in the community. The City Council approved $2 million in the last budget session for future maintenance of the public safety academy building. Member Ash noted that there have been other communities such as Orange and Los Angeles Counties that have provided a housing GtrdaU3eth LongmanlCommitleeslPA #4WinutesX2007 MinulesUnutes 061807.doe 5 CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 4 MINUTES June 18. 2007 subsidy for public safety employees so that they could live in the communities in which they worked. He asked if there were any plans for that type of program here. Chairman Campbell noted that many prison employees from the two prisons in Blythe actually live in the Coachella Valley and commute every day. Dave Yrigoyen noted that the City is currently building 93 single-family homes in the Falcon Crest development. One of the qualifying criteria is that an applicant works in the City. There are a few police officers purchasing homes in the development. In regard to the undergrounding costs, Mr. Yrigoyen stated that staff is working with Southern California Edison to develop an estimate. He expects to have additional information at the next meeting. Member Ash stated that he would meet with the Palm Desert Country Club Home Owners' Association, and that Dick Landis will also be involved. Member Trevor asked Member Ash if *he had sent out a survey to the homeowners. Member Ash stated that the length of the lines involved must be determined, and an estimate of costs be obtained from the City. Once they have that information, a survey will be sent out. Councilmember Spiegel noted that if the undergrounding project goes to a vote and passes, the City would pay for half of the cost. If the landowners do not vote to proceed with the undergrounding, the City will not ever contribute towards the cost. It is a one-time vote. B. AGENCY BOARD LIAISONS None C. PLANNING COMMISSION LIAISON None D. STAFF None XI. ADJOURNMENT The next meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:37 p.m. l Beth Longman, Rerbrding Secretary GVda\Beth Longman\Comm llees\PA tt4\Minutes\2007 MinuteOhnutes M807.doc •J