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Home My WebLink About1974-07-25CITY OF PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 25, 1974 PALM DESERT MIDDLE SCHOOL 1. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council was called to order by Mayor Clark at 7:01 P.M. on July 25, 1974 at the Palm Desert Middle School. II. PLEDGE III. INVOCATION IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilman CHUCK ASTON; Councilman NOEL BRUSH; Councilman JIM McPHERSON; Mayor HENRY CLARK Absent: Councilwoman JEAN BENSON Others Present: City Manager - Harvey L. Hurlburt City Attorney - Dave Erwin Dir. of Environmental Services - Paul Williams V. AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS - None VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the City Council meeting of July 11, 1974 were approved as submitted. VII. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Written Communications A. Letter from Indio Chamber of Commerce dtd 7/9/74 requesting support of name change of Highway 111 to Palm Canyon Drive Action: Received and referred to City Manager for appropriate reply indicating that the City is taking the subject under study. B. Request from Gary Weidle, Executive Director, CVAG, for inclusion of CVAG employees in City health insurance plan Action: Request approved and City staff directed to take whatever action necessary to authorize inclusion of CVAG employees in City health insurance plan at CVAG expense 2. Approval of Claims A. RESOLUTION NO. 74-57 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY Action: Waived further reading and approved payments of warrants in the amount of $10,315.91. 3. Change of Zone A. CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 02-74-PD - Change of Zone on property within the Sun King Annexation located east of Portola Ave. and north and adjacent to the Whitewater Storm Channel, from County R-T (Mobilehome Subdivision and Mobilehome Park) to City R-T (Mobile - home Subdivision and Mobilehome Park). Action: Set for Public Hearing on August 8, 1974 4. Tract Maps A. TRACT 4798 - DURCO CONSTRUCTION - 92-unit condominium development west of and adjacent to Cook St. between Hwy 111 and Fairway Action: Approved for recordation. B. TRACT 4545 - PALM DESERT RACQUET CLUB - Shadow Mt. Dr. Action: Approved for recordation. C. TRACT 4380 - KING'S POINT (Green & Grundt) - Shadow Mt. Dr. & Highway 74 Action: Approved for recordation. Councilman McPherson moved, Councilman Aston seconded that the entire Consent Calendar be approved. Motion carried unanimously. XIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation by Mr. Maurice Astley, representative of the General Telephone Company, regarding cities' responsibilities in implementation of Federal legisla- tion establishing a single emergency telephone number (911) Following the presentation, Mayor Clark commented that this project could probably be coordinated through CVAG. Mr. Hurlburt will find out from the County what action they are taking and at what point Palm Desert should become involved. VIII. PUBLIC HEARING 1. TRACT 5797=PD - SILVER SPUR ASSOCIATES - 84-unit condominium development on the west side of Mariposa Dr. and north of Irontree Dr. The Mayor opened the hearing. Mr. Williams explained this was the third phase of Ironwood Country Club and that the Planning Commission had recommended approval subject to 13 conditions. Mr. Don Shayler, Pacific Rim Engineers, said applicant agreed with all conditions proposed by staff and recommended by the Planning Commission. There were no opponents. The Mayor closed the hearing. Councilman McPherson moved, Councilman Brush seconded that Tract 5797-PD be approved subject to staff conditions. Motion carried unanimously. 2 IX. RESOLUTIONS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 74-58 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, INCORPORATING FLOOD CONTROL PROCEDURES WITHIN THE BUILDING PERMIT REVIEW SYSTEM Councilman Aston moved, Councilman Brush seconded that further reading be waived and that RESOLUTION NO. 74-58 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 74-59 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, ADOPTING LAND USE CONTROLS FOR FLOOD CONTROL PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT TO ACT AS THE CITY'S AGENT IN CERTAIN FLOOD CONTROL MATTERS Councilman Aston moved, Councilman Brush seconded that further reading be waived and that RESOLUTION NO. 74-59 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. X. ORDINANCES 1. For adoption: A. ORDINANCE NO. 43 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODE TO ESTABLISH AN ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PROCESS AND BOARD REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 12 AND 33, AND REPEALING SECTION 1830 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE Councilman McPherson moved, Councilman Aston seconded that further reading be waived and that ORDINANCE NO. 43 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. XI. CONTINUING BUSINESS - None XII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER - None XIII. NEW BUSINESS B. Consideration of Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley Recreation & Park District for transmittal of annual funds from the Recreation District to the Christina Sinatra Teen Center Attorney Erwin was not present and since he had the agreement in his possession, this item was tabled. C. Consideration of agreement for special auditing services by Robert Pender for transient occupancy tax Councilman McPherson moved, Councilman Brush seconded that this agreement be approved. Motion carried unanimously. XIV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Dick McNevin, McNevin Desert Color Center, 74-262 Highway 111, said he was one of the signers of a letter delivered to the City in the past few days concerning the 40 mph speedlimit which was placed on Highway 111. He could not understand why a 50 mph limit was in front of his business and 40 mph in the rest of the city. He strongly suggested since they were part of Palm Desert that they be accorded the same speedlimit as the rest of the City. Mr. McNevin said his number two problem was the weed problem in front of his store on the Frontage Road. The State will be contacted to see why the sign was placed in that particular spot. Regarding the weed situation, Mr. Hurlburt will follow through on this matter and give a report at the next meeting. 3 XIII. NEW BUSINESS B. Consideration of Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley Recreation & Park District for transmittal of annual funds from the Recreation District to the Christina Sinatra Teen Center Attorney Erwin explained the agreement, saying that the City's responsibility was only to receive and pass on the funds which may be received and that there is no further respon- sibility or financial obligation on the part of the City. Councilman Brush wanted to be sure all parties concerned under- stood there would be no further obligation on the part of the City other than to transfer the funds. The City Attorney will send a copy of the agreement to the Teen Center. Councilman McPherson moved, Councilman Brush seconded that the Joint Powers Agreement be approved. Motion carried unanimously. XIV. REPORTS & REMARKS A. City Manager Mr. Hurlburt indicated that the State statutes provide for salaries for City Council members and prescribe the maximum amount. It is necessary to establish these by ordinance which requires a first and second reading and the subsequent 30-day waiting period. He suggested that since the budget is late it might be appropriate to begin first reading on the ordinance this evening and he had a prepared ordinance for such purpose. He said the money is provided for in the budget at the rate of $150 per month per Council member. He submitted a memorandum from Councilwoman Benson who is presently out of the country indicating her agreement to establish a Council salary at $150 per month. Councilman McPherson moved, Councilman Brush seconded that further reading be waived and that Ordinance No. 45 be passed to second reading. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Hurlburt asked for authorization for an increase in the salary range for a Senior Account Clerk of 5% from $644-782 to $676-831 in order to attract competent personnel. Councilman Brush moved, Councilman McPherson seconded that the range for Senior Account Clerk be increased by 5%. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Hurlburt stated the workload in City Hall has in- creased beyond expectations, building activities have increased, more people will be required as well as additional equipment such as files and maps, and that there is a shortage of space in the present City Hall. He recommended adding space from the area immediately south of the present Building Division, totaling 960 sq. ft. He asked authorization to consummate a least at 50G per sq. ft. similar to the present lease. This new lease would run from a minimum of 6 months to a maximum of 2 years. Councilman Aston moved, Councilman Brush seconded that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with additional office space arrangements. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Hurlburt further suggested an Executive Session with the City Attorney on legal matters following the meeting. B. City Attorney - None 4 C. Mayor & City Council Mayor Clark said as of June 30, 1974 the City had $200,000 invested in Certificates of Deposit. As of today there is $300,000 in Certificates of Deposit earning 10.85% average interest. XV. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned to Executive Session for the discussion of legal matters at 8:13 P.M. Meeting was called to order at 8:55 P.M. and adjourned at 8:56 P.M. ATTEST: 5 Gtiu� Mary Pai ter -Deputy City Clerk