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Home My WebLink About1974-02-14CITY OF PALM DESERT CITY COUNCII. REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1974 The regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council was called to order by the Mayor at 7:05 P.M. on February 14, _974 at the Palm Desert diddle School. Invocation was given by Rev. Daryl Bjerkc, Hope Lutheran Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilman Chuck ASTON; Councilwoman Jean BENSON; Councilman Noel BRUSH; Councilman James McPHERSON; Mayor Henry CLARK None Others Present: E. R. Asmus - City Manager David Erwin - City Attorney V. APPROVAL OF MINUTIS A. Minutes of the Regular meeting of January 24, 1974 - were approved as submitted. L. Minutes of the Adjourned meeting of February 1, 1974 were approved as submitted. C. Minutes of the Adjourned meeting of February 7, 1974 were approved as submitted. VI. SUBMISSION OF CLAIMS A. RESOLUTION NO. 74-7 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY. Councilman Aston moved, Councilwoman Benson seconded that Resolution No. 74-7 be adopted and that said clams be paid. Motion carried unanimously. City Manager Asmus stated that a public address system was being utilized during the meeting and asked the Council and audience to observe its operation and suggested this item be taken up as the last item under New Business. - VII. AI•;ARI)S & PRESENTATIONS A. Mrs. Lois Hammer, t-.inner, of the City Seal contest from among 185 entries, was presented a check for $125.00 from the City of Palm Desert by Mayor Clark, and a check for $125.00 from the Chamber of Commerce, by Mark Smith, Chairman of the contest. VIII. SCHEDULED MATTERS: None IX. 072,I: COeMMU'1:ICAATIONS: None X. "..::;FINISHED BUSINESS Review of preliminary artist's sketch of City, Seal Six sketches were exhibited, and one selected which Mrs_ =_ s Hammer will finalize. XI. _:did BUSINESS A. RESOLUTION NO. 74-8 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY C0U?'DIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, DESIGNATING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER, WITII APPROVAL OF THE CITY ATTORNEY TO APPROVE SAFEKEEPING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND SECURITY PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK. Councilman McPherson moved, Councilman Aston seconded that further reading be waived and that Resolution No. 74-8 be - adopted Motion carried unanimously. B. RESOLUTION NO. 74-9 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, DIVISION OF HOUSING, FOR PERMISSION TO ASSUME THE RESPO,NSTBILIYY FOR TI{E ENFORCEMENT WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF. PALM DESERT, THE STATE LAW COVERING MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME PARKS UNDER THE. AUTHORITY OF SECTION 18010 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE, WHICH LAWS ARE FOUND IN SECTIONS 18000 TO 18475, INCLUSIVE, OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE OF TIIE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND WHICH SECTIONS ARE DENOMINATED PART 2, DIVISION 13 OF SAID CODE. Attorney Erwin recommended the City assume this responsibility, with the County continuing to police. Councilman Brush moved, Councilman Aston seconded that further reading be waived and that Resolution No. 74-9 be adopted. :lotion carried unanimously. C. RESOLUTION NO. 74-10 - A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY_ COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT THE GAS FRANCHISE APPLIED FOR BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY UNDER DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 2 OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, KNOWN AS THE FRANCHISE ACT OF 1937. City Manager Asmus said the City would receive 27 of the receipts. Attorney Erwin recommended March 28, 1974 in liau of '-larch 11, 1974 as the date for Public Hearing. Councilman Aston moved, Councilman Brush seconded that further reading be waived and that Resolution No. 74-10 he adopted. notion carried unanimously. D. RESOLUTION NO. 74-11 - A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD OF NCVE`:BERR 26, 1973 TTIRU JUNE 30, 1974 Councilman Aston moved, Councilman Brush seconded that fur=::�r reading be waived and that Resolution No. 74-11 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. 2 2/14/74 E. RESOLUTION NO. 74-12 - A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL Or THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING WORKING CONDITIONS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES. Councilman Aston moved, Councilman McPherson seconded that E::_ther reading be waived and that Resolution No. 74-12 be ado_4ed. notion carried unanimously. _ . ORDINANCE NO. 20 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ,PALM DESERT, CALIFOR"IA, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE REMOVAL OF OVERHEAD UTILITY FACILITIES AND THE INSTALLMENT OF UNDERGROUND FACI- LITIES IN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS - (First reading) Councilman Brush moved, Councilman Aston seconded that further reading be waived and that Ordinance No. 20 be passed to second reading. Motion carried unanimously. G. Authorization to adjust salary of Nary Painter effective February 16, 1974. Councilman Brush moved, Councilwoman Benson seconded that the salary of Mary Painter be adjusted to $700.00 per month beginning February 16, 1974. Motion carried unanimously. H. Report of Planning Commission Action re Tentative Tracts: 1. Tentative Tract 5291-R-PD (reversion to acreage) 2. Tentative Tract 5110-PD (Sun King Mobile Home Park Subdivision 3. Tentative Tract 4380-PD (Green & Crundt) 4. Tentative Tract 5682-PD (Shadow Cliff Colony Club) 5. Tentative Tract 4980-PD (Euclid Ball) 6. Tentative Tract 5277-PD (Palm Desert Racquet Club) Councilman Aston moved, Councilman Brush seconded that reports be received and that the date of February 28, 1973+be set for consideration of the reports. Motion carried unanimously. I. Report on County Library System City Manager Asmus stated a letter had been received re the County Library System as to whether the City of Palm Desert wished to remain in the system. Councilman Aston moved, Councilman Brush seconded that the City remain part of the County Library System and that the City Manager be authorized to so notify the proper authorities. notion carried unanimously. J. January 31, 1974 Budget Report City Manager Asmus explained the detailed budget. Councilman Aston moved, Councilman crush seconded that the report be received and filed. `_lotion carried unanimously. 3 2/14/74 41 Meeting was recessed at 7:53 P.M. eeting was ca1i.2d to order at 8:0F. P.M. -:;?.TTTEN COMMUNICATIONS Memo from Councilwoman Benson re appeal Carousel Resort Motel City Manager advised that this matter could be set for ;raring not less than five days or more than thirty days. cbruary 28, 1974 was set for date of hearing.. B. City Manager advised that a letter had- been received this morning at City Hall at 10:45 A.M. from the Palm Desert Citizens Rights Committee re the K Mart Development, along with a copy of a letter the Committee had written to the developers of K Mart. He said there is every indication that K Mart developers will file an appeal before the end of the month. The communication was received and filed and will • become a part of the record on the hearing. C. Mayor Clark read a letter from the Desert Sands Unified School District inviting the Council to view the annual Science Fair in Room 26 at 6:30 P.M. on February 28, 1974. xlTI. REPORTS & REMARKS Mayor Clark commented on the Citizens Advisory Cc-=ittee and explained that sub -committees send their reports to the Committee for recommendation to the Council. The Mayor asked the audience their reaction to the scea'_;er system being demonstrated, and a representative of Allied Communications explained its operation. • Councilman Aston moved, Councilman Brush seconded that the proposed bid of Allied Communications he accepted, with the addition of three microphones. Motion carried unanimously. XI V . ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 8:32 P.M. to Wednesday, February 20, 1974 at 6:00 P.M. at the City Hall. ATTEST: _________ t /C2 l'i'Ll.,1;_,) r -2) Henry.s5. Clark, Mayor s4 4 Mary Pa2nter, Deputy City Clerk 2/14/74 4,)