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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-10-01ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 1974 PALM DESERT MIDDLE SCHOOL I. CALL TO ORDER IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilman CHUCK ASTON; Councilwoman JEAN BENSON; Councilman NOEL BRUSH; Councilman JIM McPHERSON; Mayor HENRY CLARK Absent: None Others Present: City Manager - Harvey L. Hurlburt City Attorney - Dave Erwin Director of Environmental Services - Paul Williams Director of Management Services - Bob Fleischman V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS & APPOINTMENTS Mayor Clark advised that the Core Area Redevelopment Finance Committee appointment would be finalized at the next Council meeting. VI. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 74-71 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, APPROVING AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 1974 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1975 Mr. Hurlburt gave a resume of the total operating budget amounting to $1,171,862, against revenues of $1,375,750. Mayor Clark commented the Council had been reviewing the proposed budget for the past two months, ginLhud gol@ _QArer egch:dewment and each item in the budget ana felt it is a realistic one. He pointed out that while the budget anticipates revenues exceeding expenditures of approximately $200,000, there are included in the operating expenses for this year $127,000 which can be accurately classified as "start-up" expenses. In other words, there are expenses for furniture, carpets, cash register and consulting expenses which are non -repetitive. He also pointed out that the estimated year-end reserves on July 30, 1975 will be $423,283. Councilman Aston moved, Councilman McPherson seconded that further reading be waived and that RESOLUTION NO. 74-71 be adopted. Councilman McPherson commented that the capital improvement figure had been approved but with the understanding if income should decline these expenditures could be held back. Mr. Hurlburt said that at mid -year a complete evaluation is made at which time any changes in expenditures or income may be adjusted. Motion carried by unanimous vote. B. RESOLUTION NO. 74-81 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, OPPOSING FURTHER RATE INCREASES FOR ELECTRIC UTILITIES Councilman McPherson moved, Councilwoman Benson seconded that this item be continued to October 24, 1974 to permit more complete study. Motion carried unanimously. C. RESOLUTION NO. 74-88 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, AUTHORIZING RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO UTILIZE RADAR IN TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT Councilman Brush moved, Councilman Aston seconded that further reading be waived and that RESOLUTION NO. 74-88 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. D. RESOLUTION NO. 74-89 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, ESTABLISHING THROUGH STREET SYSTEM FOR THE CITY AND DESIGNATING STOP SIGN CONTROL AT VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY Councilman Aston moved, Councilwoman Benson seconded that further reading be waived and that RESOLUTION NO. 74-89 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. E. RESOLUTION NO. 74-90 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, REQUESTING A CITY-WIDE TRAFFIC STUDY FOR ESTABLISHING SPEED ZONES ON VARIOUS STREETS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY Councilman Brush asked about the time factor and thought the 25 mph in residential areas should be enforced by the Sheriff's Department. Mr. Williams recommended a 3-month time limit. Councilwoman Benson thought a release should be prepared by staff to the press listing the new through streets and the 25 mph residential speed limit. Mr. Hurlburt said this will be done within the week. Councilman Aston moved, Councilman McPherson seconded that further reading be waived and that RESOLUTION NO. 74-90 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. VII. CONTINUING BUSINESS A. Request to approve consultant contracts for redevelopment agency as follows: 1. Wilsey & Ham for planning and engineering consulting services Mr. Hurlburt reviewed the processes for establishing a redevelopment agency and tax increment financing, and recommended the following changes in the proposed contract: Page 3 - Delete last sentence of first paragraph. Delete paragraph 3 under AGENCY AGREES. Page 6 - Section 2: Planning Area - In first sentence delete "Highway 111 - El Paseo Commercial". Standard Fee Schedule - Delete entire second paragraph under "F. Scope and Execution of Services"; delete item "G. Limitation of Liability". Councilman Aston moved, Councilman Brush seconded that the Wilsey & Ham contract be approved as amended. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Stone & Youngberg for financial consulting services Mr. Hurlburt recommended the following change: Under "Proposed Scope of Work, page 2, eliminate "exclusive of time involved in attendance at meetings" and add "which provides for all normal staff and research meetings and a maximum of 4 public meetings". Councilman Aston moved, Councilman McPherson seconded that the Stone & Youngberg contract be approved as amended. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Robert N. Joehnck for legal services Councilman Brush moved, Councilman Aston seconded that the agreement for necessary legal services needed for the establishment of a redevelopment district be approved. Motion was amended to include: "Subject to the budgetary limits of $8,000 as established in the budget unless approval has been given by the City Council beyond that amount." Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Clark said a representative of the Desert Southwest Art Gallery had contacted him and asked if the City would be interested in renting, and the Mayor answered that the rent was too high. With the present rental lease at Prickly Pear expiring in November he recommended the City Manager to:renew the least for 2 years, with an option for an additional 3 years. Councilman Mc Pherson moved that the City Manager be directed to begin negotiation with the landlord for a new lease and bring to the City Council for approval. Councilman Brush seconded and the motion carried unanimously. VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None IX. REPORTS & REMARKS 1. City Manager - None 2. City Attorney - None 3. Mayor & City Council - None X. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M. ATTEST: HENRY BARK,-JMAYO 3 Mary Paifiter - Deputy City Clerk