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Home My WebLink About1974-06-27CITY OF PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27, 1974 PALM DESERT MIDDLE SCHOOL I. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council was called to order by Mayor Clark at 7:10 P.M. on June 27, 1974 at Palm Desert Middle School. II. PLEDGE III. INVOCATION IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilwoman JEAN BENSON; Councilman NOEL BRUSH; Councilman CHUCK ASTON; Mayor Clark Absent: Councilman JIM McPHERSON Others Present: City Manager - Harvey L. Hurlburt City Attorney - Dave Erwin Dir. of Environmental Services - Paul Williams Councilman McPHERSON entered the meeting at 7:11 P.M. V. AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS Mayor Clark presented a Resolution of Commendation to Jerry Dupree, Senior Planner, Riverside County, in appreciation for his excellent services the past seven months to the City. VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the City Council Adjourned meeting of June 17, 1974 were approved as submitted. VII. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Written Communications A. Letter from H.F. Ahmanson & Co. dtd 6/17/74 expressing concurrence with the Wilsey & Ham proposals for the commercial area development of Palm Desert. Action: Received and filed. B. CAC memo dtd 6/21/74 recommending review of impact of Mr. Ed Peck's activities re Mission Belle suit and its impact on the CAC, and assess if it is a serious conflict of interest. Action: Received communication and considered as an Executive Session item. C. Letter from Indio Chamber of Commerce requesting City support for State Highway overpass known as "Indio Overpass". Action: City Manager and City Attorney directed to prepare resolution of support for submittal to State Highway Commission. 2. Approval of Claims A. RESOLUTION NO. 74-49 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY Action: Further reading waived and approval of payment of warrants in the amount of $8,603.75 approved. ACTION: Councilman McPherson moved, Councilwoman Benson seconded that the Consent Calendar be approved. Motion carried unanimously. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Appeal P.P. 1030-PD - Stotter & Caplow - K-Mart development(Conttnued from 4/25/74 at request of applicant.) Mayor opened the hearing. Mr. Hurlburt said applicant had requested a 60-day continuance. Mayor closed the hearing. Councilman Aston moved, Councilwoman Benson seconded that P.P. 1030-PD appeal be continued for 60 days to August 22, 1974, at the request of the applicant. Motion carried unanimously 2. TRACT 5795 - SILVER SPUR ASSOCIATES - 36-unit con- cominium development south of Portola Ave. and east of Mariposa Mayor opened the hearing. Planner Dupree recommended approval subject to staff conditions. Don Shayler, Pacific Rim Engineers, said all condi- tions proposed by the staff were acceptable to the developer. There were no opponents. Mayor closed the hearing. Councilman McPherson moved, Councilwoman Benson seconded that Tract 5795 be approved subject to staff conditions. Motion carried unanimously. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 41 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, ADOPTING A UNIFORM SIGN CODE (STRUCTURAL CODE) Mayor opened the hearing. Mr. Hurlburt recommended adoption of the ordinance. There were no opponents. Mayor closed the hearing. Councilman Brush moved, Councilman McPherson seconded that further reading be waived and that Ordinance No. 41 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. 2 IX. RESOLUTIONS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 74-50 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, ESTABLISHING CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES AND PLAN CHECK FEES BASED UPON CURRENT VALUATION COST Coundilman McPherson moved, Councilman Brush seconded that further reading be waived and that Resolution No. 74-50 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 74-51 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, RELATING TO CHARGES TO BE LEVIED BY THE CITY FOR FURNISHING COPIES AND CERTIFYING COPIES OF PUBLIC RECORDS Councilman McPherson moved, Councilwoman Benson seconded that further reading be waived and that Resolution No. 74-51 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. X. ORDINANCES 1. For Adoption: A. ORDINANCE NO. 36 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, ADOPTING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS FOR SAID CITY Councilman Aston moved, Councilwoman Benson seconded that further reading be waived and that Ordinance No. 36 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. B. ORDINANCE NO. 37 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL AS PUBLIC NUISANCES OF ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES OR PARTS THEREOF FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY OR PUBLIC HIGHWAYS, AND RECOVERY OF COSTS OF ADMINISTRATION THEREOF AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 22660 VEHICLE CODE Councilman Brush moved, Councilman Aston seconded that further reading be waived and that Ordinance No. 37 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. C. ORDINANCE NO. 38 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, REQUIRING UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITY LINES Councilman Brush moved, Councilman Aston seconded that further reading be waived and that Ordinance No. 38 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. D. ORDINANCE NO. 39 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING AND IMPOUNDING OF DOGS; REGULATING THE KEEPING AND CONTROL OF DOGS AND OTHER DOMESTIC ANIMALS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE CONTROL AND SUPPRESSION OF RABIES Councilman Brush moved, Councilman Aston seconded that further reading be waived and that Ordinance No. 39 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. E. ORDINANCE NO. 40 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, PROVIDING FOR PERMITS FOR PARADES Councilman Brush moved, Councilwoman Benson seconded that further reading be waived and that Ordinance No. 40 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. 3 XIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Final Tract 5904 - MARRAKESH - Request to allow further development of a condominium, 34 units on 36 lots, east of Marrakesh Dr., north of Haystack Councilman McPherson moved, Councilman Aston seconded that Tract 5904 be approved subject to staff condi- tions. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Request to establish position of "Clerk Stenographer" Step 40 ($594-$710 per month) and authorization for City Manager to fill position Councilman McPherson moved, Councilman Aston seconded that this position be established and added to the table of organization. Mr. Hurlburt requested the following be brought on the agenda. RESOLUTION NO. 74-52 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH SECURITY BANK PERMITTING THE CITY TO USE THE NIGHT DEPOSITORY AT THE PALM DESERT BRANCH Councilman McPherson moved, Councilman Brush seconded that further reading be waived and that Resolution No. 74-52 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 74-53 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, PRESCRIBING A METHOD FOR THE DRAWING OF WARRANTS AND/OR CHECKS FOR THE PAYMENT OF SALARY AND/OR MATERIAL DEMANDS AGAINST SAID CITY Councilman Aston moved, Councilman Brush seconded that further reading be waived and that Resolution No. 74-53 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 74-54 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, SUPPORTING COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REQUEST FOR INCREASED FUNDS OF TITLE II, PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS Mr. Hurlburt also brought up establishment of assess- ment districts. After some discussion, Councilman Brush moved that the City Manager be authorized to go ahead with the study relating to formation of service districts and assessment districts with the assistance of Mayor Clark and Councilman McPherson. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Benson and carried unanimously. Meeting recessed at 8:05 P.M. Meeting resumed at 8:15 P.M. XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER - None XII CONTINUING BUSINESS 1. Presentation by Wilsey & Ham on Sphere of Influence study and precise plan for commercial area. Also communication from CAC recommending adoption of sphere of influence as presented. Mayor Clark explained that the hold on the commercial area will expire shortly and that action should be taken by the City Council as soon as possible. He said the meeting tonight is for the purpose of presenting to the public what Wilsey & Ham are recommending. At the end of the meeting the Council will refer 4 to staff for study of the recommendations. The second purpose of the meeting is to expose the plan to as many people outside the city government as possible with the hope they will get a better understanding of it. He welcomed the public to come to the City Hall prior to July 15th with their comments. The maps displayed tonight will be at the City Hall next week and the public is also welcome to view them there. Wilsey & Ham representatives gave their presentation, followed by a question and answer session. RESOLUTION NO. 74-55 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, APPROVING THE AREA OF INFLUENCE Councilman Aston moved, Councilman McPherson seconded that further reading be waived and that Resolution No. 74-55 be adopted by title. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Brush moved, Councilman Aston seconded that the precise plan for commercial area be referred to the Planning Commission for hearing on July 15, 1974. Motion carried unanimously. XIV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None XV. REPORTS & REMARKS A. City Manager - None B. City Attorney - None C. Mayor & City Council Councilman McPherson said he was concerned over residents keeping numerous types of vehicles parked outside their property and thought there should be a limit established. The Mayor directed the staff to pursue this matter. XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Mayor said the meeting would be adjourned to Executive Session to discuss Planning Commission selection, legal matters and personnel matter recommended by CAC. Meeting adjourned at 9:52 P.M. Meeting was called to order at 11:20 P.M and adjourned to Monday, July 1, 1974, immediately following the Planning Commission meeting. 11� / 7 a4.*4- Mary Paint/. -Deputy City Clerk ATTIEST : HENRY B. CIkRK, MAYOR