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Home My WebLink About1974-03-14CITY OF PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 14, 1974 The regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council was called to order by the Mayor at 7:02 P.M. on March 14, 1974 at the Palm Desert Middle School. The Invocation was given by Councilman Aston, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Brush. IV. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilman CHUCK ASTON; Councilman NOEL BRUSH; Councilman JAMES McPHERSON; Mayor HENRY CLARK ABSENT: Councilwoman JEAN BENSON Others Present: City Manager - Harvey L. Hurlburt E. R. Asmus City Attorney - David Erwin V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Adjourned City Council meeting of February 27, 1974 were approved as submitted. Minutes of the City Council meeting of February 28, 1974 were approved as submitted. VI. SUBMISSION OF CLAIMS A. RESOLUTION NO. 74-16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PALM DESERT ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY Councilman McPherson moved, Councilman Aston seconded and motion carried unanimously that Resolution 74-16 be adopted and said claims paid. VII. AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS: None VIII. SCHEDULED MATTERS: None IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Miss Anne Foster, 72-875 Mimosa, stated she had sub- mitted a letter as representing 9 pieces of property owners in the Palm Dell Estate', and had previously corresponded with the City Council regarding 11 pieces of property being developed by Mission Bell Homes. She asked for an emergency measure in order to protect what is built in this area. She was also concerned about setbacks, etc. She said this had also been presented to the Citizens Advisory Committee. Mayor Clark said that the Citizens Advisory Committee is responsible for long range planning and short range planning for a limited time but in no way are they responsible for these matters such as paving, etc. The letter she submitted was not received until the day of the Council meeting. Mr. Hurlburt said com- munications must be received by the Monday preceding the Thursday Council meeting in order to be placed on the agenda. Miss Foster was assured that staff decisions would reflect the feelings of the Council, in approving or disapproving plot plans. It was noted that Mr. Morrie Resnick, who Waal tegiested to be. heard at this time, was not present. X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. ORDINANCE NO. 21 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A FRANCHISE TO USE AND TO CONSTRUCT AND USE, FOR TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING ELECTRICITY FOR ANY AND ALL PURPOSES, POLES, WIRES, CONDUITS, AND APPURTENANCES, INCLUDING COMMUNICATION CIRCUITS NECESSARY OR PROPER THEREFOR, IN, ALONG, ACROSS. UPON, OVER AND UNDER THE PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS AND PLACES WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT Councilman Aston moved, Councilman Brush seconded that further reading be waived and that Ordinance No. 21 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. XI. NEW B.USINESS A. RESOLUTION NO. 74-17 - A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 73=4 RELATING TO POSTING PLACES FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES Mr. Hurlburt explained that this Resolution is for the purpose of correcting an address for a posting place. Councilman McPherson moved, Councilman Aston seconded that further reading be waived and that Resolution No. 74-17 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. B. RESOLUTION 74-18 - A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 73-1 EFFECTIVE 3/1/74 AND APPOINTING E.R. ASMUS ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER FOF. THE PERIOD OF MARCH 1, 1974 THROUGH MARCH 22, 1974 Councilman McPherson moved, Councilman Aston seconded that further reading be waived and that Resolution No. 74-17 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. C. ORDINANCE NO. 22 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 73-12 AS IT RELATES TO PLOT PLAN APPROVAL (Urgency measure) Attorney Erwin explained this Ordinance would delegate the responsibility of single family residences and new additions to tte staff, and read the Ordinance in full. Councilman Aston moved, Councilman McPherson seconded that Ordinance No. 22 be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Aston, Brush, McPherson, Clark NOES: None ABSENT: Benson D. Report from City Attorney re: Proposed legislation related to removal of trash and debris from private property Attorney Erwin said the County of Riverside has an ordinance which the City adopted which regulates the removal of rubbish, However, it is an ordinance which upon reading appears to be rather cumbersome in its operational procedures, requires an inspection by a staff member who determines if there is a problem and if so they give the owner 30 days notice, then a second notice for 45 days that if it is not cleaned up there will be a hearing before the Council. Then it is another 30 days after the hearing before a decision is reached. Mr. Erwin advised the staff to prepare and submit to the Council a more expeditious way of taking care of the problem rather than relying on this ordinance. Attorney 2 Erwin will have a proposed ordinance prepared for the next meeting to take care of this problem. XII. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Letter from Desert Hospital Board of Directors requesting a -joint, luncheon meeting to discuss the Hospital Master Plan Mr. Hurlburt read the Desert Hospital letter inviting the Council members to lunch, a tour of the hospital and receive a presentation of their master plan He suggested making this a dinner and evening session. The Council preferred to delay this until the week of April 29th. Mr. Hurlburt will bring the matter up at a study session to resolve the time. B. Letter from League of California Cities inviting Palm Desert to join organization Mr. Hurlburt stated he believed it is the inten- tion of the League for the City to join now and start paying dues as of January 1975, which dues are $1,088 per year. Councilman McPherson moved, Councilman Aston seconded that the City of Palm Desert join the League of California Cities effective immediately. Motion carried unanimously. C. Report of Planning Commission re: Tentative Tract #5554 (Ironwood) Councilman McPherson moved, Councilman Aston seconded that the report be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously. D. RESOLUTION NO. 74-19 - 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, KP?OWN AS THE FRANCHISE ACT OF 1937 Attorney Erwin reported that the notice requirement for the hearing on March 28, 1974 had not been complied with and requested the Council's consideration of a new resolution setting the hearing date for April 25, 1974. Councilman McPherson moved, Councilman Aston seconded that further reading be waived and that Resolution No. 74-19 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. XIII. REPORTS & REMARKS Councilman Aston moved that $750.00 be authorized by the City Council for the expenses incident to circulating Citizens Advisory Committee questionnaires to residents in the area as a feedback to the Council, subject to control of the City Manager as to the dispensing of the money. Motion seconded by Councilman McPherson and carried by the following vote: AYES: Aston; McPherson; Clark NOES: Brush ABSENT: Benson Mr. Hurlburt asked Council approval for placing another item under "Reports & Remarks" on the agenda, entitled "City Manager". Approved by the Council. Another item "City Attorney" will also be included. 3 Councilman Aston moved, Councilman McPherson seconded that the meeting be adjourned to executive session following a 10 minute recess. Motion carried unanimously and meeting recessed at 7:45 P.M. Meeting called to order at 8:15 P.M. Mayor Clark announced the Planning Commission study session on Wednesday, March 20 at 7:30 A.M. at Irene's Restaurant. Mr. Morrey Resnick, Palm Springs resident and repre- ssenting K-Mart, appeared in regard to the K-Mart project, asking for a 30-day extension. Councilman McPherson moved, Councilman Aston seconded that the K-Mart project be continued to April 25, 1974. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Brush commented concerning thE: $750 autho- rized for the Citizens Advisory Committee that in view of the fact a planner is expected shortly, he urged holding this matter in abeyance. Mayor Clark commented there would be a meeting with the proposed consultants next week and hope to arrive at a decision by the Council. Councilman McPherson inquited about the speaker system, which has not arrived as yet. Councilman Aston moved, Mayor Clark seconded that if the speaker system cannot be installed by the March 28th meeting, Mr. Hurlburt is authorized to rent one for that meeting. Regarding the Citizens Advisory Committee recommenda- tions, Attorney Erwin will have an ordinance proposed by the next Wednesday Study Session. XIV. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Brush moved, Councilman Aston seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously and meeting adjourned at 8:32 P.M. Mary Pain r, ATTEST: Henry B. Clark, Mayor 6'2-t �� -L- eputy City Clerk