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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-01-08MINUTES PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 8, 1976 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Henry B. Clark called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE III. INVOCATION IV. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Councilwoman Benson Councilman Brush Councilman McPherson Mayor Clark V. MINUTES Councilman Aston Councilman McPherson moved and Councilwoman Benson seconded that the minutes of the December 11, 1975, meeting be approved as presented; carried unanimously. VI. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS Mayor Clark moved that JOHN MARZICOLA and DR. LARRY FREDERICK of the College of the Desert, and MR. CHARLES MARTIN be appointed as members of the newly created Solar Energy Committee. Councilman Brush seconded the motion; carried unanimously. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONTINUED CASE NO. C/Z 02-75 CITY OF PALM DESERT: Consid- eration of Article 25.46 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code - The New Zoning Map (Continued from December 18, 1975). Mayor Clark outlined the procedure for a public hearing and declared the hearing open. Mr. Hurlburt pointed out that there had been a joint meet- ing of the City Council and the Planning Commission and as a result, the Staff has some general feeling about some of the questions brought up prior to this meeting. Mr. Williams stated that there were 4 areas of major con- cern as brought out at the first hearing. The first area was Palm Village Unit #12, an area bounded by Avenue 44, Monterey, San Pablo and Guadalupe. He stated that 3 alternatives were proposed; 1) zone the entire area R-2 (for 3 units on 2 lots); 2) zone the entire area R-2 (7) (or 1 unit/lot which allows a duplex on 2 lots. This was the Planning Commission's recommendation. And, thirdly, to zone the entire area R-3 (3) allowing 2 units per lot. This third alternative would not allow single family residences. Mr. Williams continued with the second area discussed con- sisting of 34 acres bounded by Avenue 44, Parkview Drive, Fairhaven Road and the Palm Valley Channel. He stated that there were 4 alternatives in the report: 1) zone the entire area "S" to allow the staff time to completely analyze the impacts and ramifications of the development of this critical piece of property; 2) zone the entire area January 8, 1976 Page 1 R-1 as recommended by the Planning Commission. Leave the entire area zoned R-3 (7) as it now exists; or provide for a combination of zones based on various property owners' requests. The third area of discussion was the property consisting of approximately 10 acres located at the northeast corner of Deep Canyon and Highway 111. The alternatives in this area would be: 1) zone the entire area property PC (4); 2) zone the entire property S; and 3) zone the first front 300' PC (R) and the remainder of the property PR(5) as recommended by the Planning Commission. The last area discussed was the property consisting of 10 vacant lots on the east side of Highway 74 between Grapevine and Homestead. The alternatives suggested were: 1) zone the lots north of the Deep Canyon Tennis Club R-1-10,000 SP as recommended by the Planning Commission and zone the lots south of Haystack Road R-2 (6) which would allow 2 units/lot maximum; 2) zone all lots R-1-10,000 SP as recommended by the Planning Commission; and 3) zone all lots R-2(6) SP. Mr. Williams pointed out that the Planning Commission had adopted and forwarded the Zoning Map itself as well as text explaining it. Ordinance No. 107 before the Council tonight adopts the map as presented. Mayor Clark asked for input from the audience. MR. THORAL LAKE, 73-400 Highway 111, addressed Council strongly objecting to the rezoning of Palm Village Unit #12, in that it would not permit duplexes to be built.. He stated that he knew of many people who were planning to retire to this area and build a duplex as a means of supplemental income. He protested on their behalf. MR. CHARLES MONTGOMERY, Attorney, represented John Dickson who was being forced to move his storage lot as a result of the new zoning. Mr. Montgomery indicated that he was not protesting as much as he was asking Council's consideration at a future date when his client had located elsewhere and needed permission to utilize his new property. MR. GEORGE SWEET, Palm Springs Medical Clinic, spoke on behalf of the Clinic, indicating they had purchased the property with the intention of building their new facilities there and that now it would not be permitted. DR. MILAUSKAS, President of the Palm Springs Medical Clinic, indicated that about 2 1/2 years ago the Clinic researched their growth and development in the Valley. Their intention was to expand on their property in order to provide closer, more convenient services to patients, as well as better care. MR. HARRY HARDY, 44-557 San Pasqual, stated that he favored the R-2-7000 zoning in the Palm Village Unit #12 in that those lots were not large enough for two units or more. He reminded Council that when they campaigned it was for low density and he hoped they would stand behind their committment. DR. JOE IANTORNO, Dean of Students, College of the Desert, addressed Council on behalf of the students and the College. He expressed concern over the rezoning which would not allow student housing. He stated that it was desperately needed. Councilwoman Benson asked if he knew percentage wise how many students were turned away because of housing problems. Dr. Iantorno did not. Councilman Brush asked confirmation of the fact that the College did provide services for quite an area outside of Palm Desert. Dr. Iantorno stated that there are 500-600 students from out of our own local area. January 8, 1976 Page 2 MR. DAVID BOND, 44-b32 San Pasqual, spoke relative to the Palm Village Unit #12 area, strongly supporting student housing. He stated that we should help any young adult who wanted to get an education in these days. DR. APIIELBAUM, President of the Palm Springs Medical Clinic, stated that over the past 3 years, their Clinic has grown to 30 Board certified specialists, and they have become much larger in the Palm Desert area. He hoped that they could move ahead with their plans for the land they owned to increase the services and facilities in Palm Desert. MR. CHRIS BLAISDELL, Attorney, 202A North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, spoke representing RMW of the Desert, who is planning to build off -campus housing at the College. He asked Council to seriously consider allowing this in that if the students didn't get housing close to the school, they would band together in groups of 4 and 5 and rent houses in the residential districts. He further stated that the College was the only facility for higher education between Yucapia and the Colorado River and that we had a college town whether we liked it or not. MR. BILL HOBBS, 73-707 Highway 111, expressed concern about the corner of Deep Canyon. He asked Council to zone it "S" so that adequate study could be made. MR. ROLAND KING, Palm Springs Medical Clinic, addressed Council requesting that before they approved the proposed zoning of their property, they consider the transportation factors involved. They are trying to make it as convenient as they can for their patients. MR. MURAL CHAPMAN, 73-168 Highway 111, spoke representing Miljo Corporation, who own a number of lots on Parkview. He stated that the new zoning would cut this in half making it half residential and half commercial. MR. ART SHEAR, Palm Springs Medical Clinic, asked for the reasoning behind rezoning their property the way it had been. The lots to the south of them would be for apartments, so why should the Clinic lots be zoned for low density? He stated that nowhere in the General Plan were provisions made for professional buildings and that lots zoned for commercial use would be far too expensive for them. He asked Council to consider a "P" designation. MR. DICK KITE, 73-757 Highway 111, spoke regarding the land fronting the College. He stated that those lots were sold for the building of apartments and urged Council to consider this. MR. PAT CARNEY, 71-405 Aster, Palm Desert, spoke regarding his property on the corner of Highway 74 and Skyward and Belair. He said that he had purposely bought the land to build a duplex on it for retirement and urged that they not change the zoning to prohibit this. Councilwoman Benson asked if any professional zoning had been studied. Mr. Williams responded that planned commercial has not been. Councilwoman Benson asked if it could be zoned S, and Mr. Williams said that it could be, but that it would require an amendment to the General Plan. Mayor Clark declared the Public Hearing closed. He suggested Council discuss one area at a time. AREA #1 Councilman McPherson stated that he had had an opportunity January 8, 1976 Page 3 to inspect this area and that even though one of the ideas in incorporation was to upgrade areas, and in spite of the fact that there were 85 single family residences there, it is not a good area and he didn't think that zoning it for single family would improve it. Councilman McPherson moved to zone the area R-2 and permit 3 units on 2 lots and still permit the multi -family units. It still is somewhat lower density than R-3, but not as low as R-2 or 3 units on 2 lots. Mayor Clark seconded the motion. The following vote was cast: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: McPherson and Clark Brush and Benson Aston None Councilwoman Benson moved to uphold the findings of the Planning Commission and zone the entire area R-2(7), or 1 unit/lot which allows a duplex on 2 lots. Councilman Brush seconded the motion. After considerable discussion, the following AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Brush, Benson, and Clark McPherson Aston None AREA #2 vote was cast: Councilman Brush stated that he was not convinced this area should continue to be single family and that it should be zoned S for further study. Councilman Brush moved that the 34 acres bounded by Avenue 44, Parkview Drive,. Fairhaven Road, and the Palm Valley Channel be changed from the recommended R-1 to S, and Councilwoman Benson seconded the motion. Councilman Brush stated that even though a year's time was granted in the case of an S zone, he hoped it would not take that long. After considerable discussion, the motion was carried unanimously. AREA #3 Councilman McPherson moved that this area be zoned "S" and Councilwoman Benson seconded the motion. east line Councilman Brush asked what this would accomplish and Councilman McPherson stated that the original request was to rezone this as PC-4 and to his belief that there was a project plan for that property and he would prefer that it be "S" until a plan is brought forth. Councilman Brush moved that these 10 acres located at the north - corner of Deep Canyon and Highway 111 to Indian Wells property be zoned "S". Mayor Clark seconded the motion; carried unanimously. AREA #4 Councilwoman Benson moved that the property consisting of 10 vacant lots on the east side of Highway 74 between Grapevine and Homestead be zoned R-1-10,000. Councilman McPherson seconded the motion. Councilman Brush moved that those lots in Area B-1 of the map between Deep Canyon Tennis Club and Grapevine be zoned R-1-10,000 SP as recommended by the Planning Commission. Councilwoman Benson seconded the motion. Vote was cast as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Brush, Benson, McPherson Clark Aston None January 8, 1976 Page 4 Councilman McPherson moved that those lost in Area B-2 of the map between Homestead and Haystack be zoned as R-2(6)SP and Council- woman Benson seconded the motion. The following vote was cast: AYES: Benson, McPherson, Clark NOES: Brush ABSENT: Aston ABSTAIN: None AREA #5 Councilman McPherson moved that the lots on Royal Palm Drive be zoned R-2-5 and Councilwoman Benson seconded the motion; carried unanimously. Councilman Brush requested that he be allowed to back up and move that the lots between Haystack and Homestead be zoned R-1. For lack of a second, the motion died. ORDINANCE NO. 107 Councilman McPherson moved and Councilman Brush seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 107 with the amendments approved tonight after a public hearing and pass it to second reading; carried unanimously. MAYOR CALLED A 10 MINUTE BREAK AT 9:40 P.M. MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:50 P.M. B. CASE NO. TRACT 5795 SILVER SPUR ASSOCIATES: Consideration of a Request for a 12-month extension on a Tentative Map for a 37-Unit Planned Residential Development on 11 Acres in the Ironwood Country Club Project and Located South of Portola Avenue and East of Mariposa Drive (R-2-8000/PR 7). Mayor Clark declared the public hearing open. Mr. Williams stated that this was a request for an extension of time for property at the main entrance of the Country Club. He stated that the Planning Commission had reviewed this in relationship to the proposed and existing zoning and it is their recommendation that the map be extended for an additional 12 months. Mayor Clark asked for input from the audience. When there was none, Mayor Clark declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Brush moved and Councilman McPherson seconded the approval of the 12-month extension by Resolution No. 76-2; carried unanimously. C. CASE NO. DESIGN EVALUATION CRITERIA: Consideration of Design Evaluation Criteria and Submittal Requirements for Proje is Submitted for Approval to the City of Palm D sert. Mayor Clark declared the hearing open. Mr. Williams stated that the material presented was clear-cut and straightforward and unless Council had questions, he would not explain it. Mayor Clark asked if the committee had gone over the light- ing identification and violations. Mr. Williams explained that this has been developed by experience with places such McDonald's and they had been notified that they were in violation. With no public input, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Councilman Brush moved and Councilman McPherson seconded approval of the Design Evaluation Criteria by adoption of Resolution 76-1; carried unanimously. January 8, 1976 Page 5 D. UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT NO. 1: Consideration of the Creation of an Undergrounding District to Include All or a Portion Thereof of the Block Between El Paseo, Prickly Pear Lane, Larrea, and San Luis Rey. Mayor Clark declared the public hearing open. Mr. Hurlburt pointed out that we do have a time schedule on this. We want to tie it into the City National Bank development. In order for Southern California Edison to go ahead with it, they must have an answer tonight Mr. Williams stated that under Ordinance No. 20, Council had called the hearing to determine the feasibility of the Establishment of a Utility Undergrounding District in the block bounded by El Paseo on the north, Larrea on the south, Prickly Pear Lane on the east, and San Luis Rey on the west. Mr. Williams proceeded to outline the existing facilities, the extent of utility companies' participation and timing. He further pointed out the different costs involved with each utility company concluding with the individual cost per building which ran from approximately $2,500 to $10,000. He stated that it would take 10 weeks to complete the pro- ject. Councilman McPherson questioned the finding in the staff report that a hazard was created by heavy winds threatening to knock down power poles. Kermit Martin, Southern California Edison representative, indicated that he was not aware of that finding and that he did not believe that it presented any real hazard. MR. HAROLD BROMLEY, Palm Desert, addressed Council stating that he was in favor of undergrounding, but not in the manner in which it was being proposed. He felt it was too expensive this way and that the Redevelopm nt Agency committee was moving ahead with ideas on this and that their recommendations should be considered when they are ready. He also strongly objected to Staff's recommendation to overrule all objections and proceed with the undergrounding. He stated that he had planned to improve his property on El Paseo and that he would no longer be able to do so because of the undergrounding requirement. He stated that he had contacted other owners and none of them were in favor of it. MR. HALE McCORMICK, Sun and Shadow Motel, stated his strong objections to the undergrounding in that it would cost him $8,267 which was a considerable amount for a 10-unit motel. MR. DEL DERIVERE, City National Bank representative, expressed his firm's support of the undergrounding. Councilman McPherson pointed out to Mr. Bromley that the City Staff had prepared for this hearing as a direct result of his appeal. Councilwoman Benson stated that although the Redevelopment Agency will be doing something about the undergrounding, it will still be paid for by the property owners. Mr. Hurlburt eported that it appeared that the City had far below the 50% support of the property owners and in view of that, there was no point in proceeding. Mayor Clark declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Brush moved and Councilman McPherson seconded to terminate procedures to perform an undergrounding district; carried unanimously. Councilman Brush pointed out that if the City or Council were trying to force this on anyone, they could have included Prickly Pear Square as it is already undergrounded. There was no effort to push this through. January 8, 1976 Page 6 E. CASE NO. C/Z 01-75 RMW OF THE DESERT, INC.: Appeal of a Planning Commission Denial of a Request for a Change of Zone from R-3- 000 to R-3-3000 on 2.28 Acres on the South Side of Parkview Drive Between Fairhaven Road and the Palm Valley Channel. Mayor Clark declared the public hearing open. Mr. Williams indicated that the Planning Commission had denied this request because the increase in density on the property would not upgrade the area nor would the zone change request for 14 units per acre be consistent with the existing adjacent zoning. The Planning Commission felt that there was insufficient evidence presented to justify the multiple family zoning in this area. It lies within the College of the Desert Specific Plan area and will receive a great deal of analysis and study over the next several months. At that time a more precise understanding of the ultimate development of the college area will be available. Therefore, Staff recommended denial at this time. Mr. Hurlburt stated that a letter from the Palm Desert Property Owners Association had been received in support of this case. Mayor Clark declared the public hearing closed with no public input presented. lle indicated that Council did wel- come input, but there was none. Councilman McPherson moved to deny the appeal by the adoption of Resolution No. 76-4 and Councilman Brush seconded the motion; carried unanimously. F. ORDINANCE NO. 101 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING CHAPTER 17, PALM DESERT ELECTRICAL CODE (Continued from December 18, 1975). Mayor Clark declared the public hearing open. Councilman McPherson reported that a meeting had been held with approximately 25 electrical contractors. Changes were made as a result of this meeting and he felt that the contractors were pleased with the new ordinance. Mr. Bill, Building Official, outlined the ordinance as modified. He explained the 12 modifications that had resulted from the meeting with the contractors. He stated that this was Staff's proposal and that it was a good ordi- nance; that it met the provisions of the Health and Safety Code Councilman McPherson moved and Councilman Brush seconded to waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 101 to second reading; carried unanimously. XI. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 76-7 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY. Mr. Hurlburt outlined the major expenditures included in Demand No. 12-2, totaling $34,434.66. Councilwoman Benson inquired as to the advertised position of a maintenance man. Mr. Hurlburt responded that this was a position that we have always had which amounts to about 5 hours per week, at $5 per hour. The gentleman who had filled this position had left, and the City was merely refilling the position. January 8, 1976 Page 7 Councilman Brush questioned the purchase of a radar unit stating that he did not know that we weren't sharing one with Rancho Mirage any longer. Mr. Hurlburt explained that this had been included in the budget with the know- ledge that Rancho Mirage would require their unit full-time now. Councilman McPherson moved and Councilman Brush seconded that Resolution 76-7 be adopted; carried unanimously. B. RESOLUTION NO. 76-08 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR TRANSFERS OF APPROPRIATIONS UNDER THE 1975-76 BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING A SIDEWALK ALONG A PORTION OF PORTOLA AVENUE. Mr. Hurlburt explained that since the City had lost the originally planned funding for the sidewalk that it must transfer funds from other accounts to pay for the Portola sidewalk. Resolution No. 76-08 provided for the transfer of $9,473 from budget account P-30-7616 for resurfacing of Setting Sun Trail; $6,016 from budget account P-30-7616 for resurfacing of San Jacinto Avenue; and $23,800 from budget account P-30-7619 providing for Intra-City Bus Service. The total of these three accounts was $30,500 and adequate to cover the cost of the sidewalk. Councilman McPherson moved and Councilman Brush seconded the adoption of Resolution No. 76-7 approving the budget transfer; carried unanimously. J. ORDINANCES For Introduction: A. ORDINANCE NO. 100 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING CHAPTER 15, PALM DESERT ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. Mir. Hill, Building Official, outlined the changes to be made to the Administrative Code indicating that many of them were wording changes so that it would be clear to all. He stated that this action will incorporate all administration of con- struction codes into one chapter. He stated that the pro- visions contained therein were supplemental to existing administrative regulations and in most areas clarified intents and provisions of same. Approval of the ordinance will certainly clarify gray areas that exist and will strengthen the necessary tools of enforcement. Councilman Brush moved and Councilman McPherson seconded the adoption of Ordinance No. 100 passing it to second reading; carried unanimously. For Adoption: A. ORDINANCE NO. 106 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3 of ORDINANCE NO. 24 OF SAI CITY, RELATING TO REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC NUISANCES. Mr. Hurlburt reported that this was merely the second reading of the ordinance setting up a procedure to immediately record lot cleaning liens. Councilwoman Benson moved and Councilman McPherson seconded to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 106; carried unanimously. January 8, 1976 Page 8 XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None XII. CONTINUING BUSINESS A. LETTER FROM MR. SIDNEY T. WATSON, Pool Contractor, represen- ting Mr. Harold L. Maddy, 73-517 Haystack Road, Palm Desert, Requesting a Change in Requirements for Pool Locations Relative to Electric Utility Lines (held over from December 18, 1975). Mr. Hurlburt advised that this request was now in conformance with the new electrical code and that it was Staff's recommendation that Council authorize the Building Official to issue a permit so that the applicant would not be delayed any longer. Councilman McPherson moved and Councilman Brush seconded to authorize and direct the Building Official to issue a Swimming Pool Permit to Harold L. Maddy to conform with the Electrical Code in process of adoption; carried unanimously. B. REQUEST FROM RICHARD CLARK, Pool Contractor, Canyon Pools, for Permission to Install a Pool Under the Provisions of Table 680-8A as Modified and Proposed in the 1975 Electrical Code. Mr. Hurlburt advised that this was a similar case to the one just preceeding it on the agenda. Councilman McPherson moved and Councilwoman Benson seconded to authorize and direct the Building Official to issue a Swimming Pool Permit to Richard Clark to conform with the Electrical Code in process of adoption; carried unanimously. XIII. NEW BUSINESS A. AN AGREEMENT WITH CAL TRANS for the Installation of a Traffic Signal at Deep Canyon and Highway 111. Mr. Williams reported that this was the agreement to construct the traffic signal at Deep Canyon and Highway 111 with an estimated total cost of $65,000. The Federal Government will pay $53,000 and the City has budgeted $14,000 for the balance, leaving a balance surplus in the budget of $1,000. This money will be used for relocation of utility lines on the corner. Councilman McPherson moved and Councilman Benson seconded the adoption of Resolution No. 76-5 approving the agreement with Cal Trans; carried unanimously. B. CASE NO. TT-6259-CURT DUNHAM: Request for Acceptance of Bonds and Approval of a Final Map for 12 lots on the North side of Grapevine Street between Ryway Place and Whitestone Lane. Mr. Williams reported that this was a tentative tract map that Council had approved a few months ago. He stated that it was Staff's recommendation to approve the final map which provides for all bonding and is for completion of the subdivision. Councilman McPherson moved and Councilman Brush seconded the adoption of Resolution No. 76-5 approving the Final Map; carried unanimously. January 8, 1976 Page 9 XIV. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Revised Contract for Operation of the Palm Desert Intra-City Bus System. Mr. Hurlburt advised that the City of Palm Springs had advised us that their hourly operating rate had been upwardly adjusted to $11.28 from the previously approved :$10.75. It was Staff's recommendation to approve this increase in view of the fact that the agreement is worded such that if the adjustments are too high, our payment will be adjusted. Councilman McPherson moved and Councilman Brush seconded the approval of the revised contract as adopted by the City of Palm Springs; carried unanimously. B. AWARDING OF CONTRACT for Sidewalks on Various Lots on the North Side of El Paseo, Between Portola and Sun Lodge. Mr. Hurlburt reported that Staff had advertised for the construction of the El Paseo sidewalks and that out of the 8 documents taken out, 5 bids were returned. The Bank of America told Staff they would prefer to hire their own con- tractor to do their sidewalk. With this in mind, the lowest bidder would be Smith Construction Company of Indio, and it was Staff's recommendation that they be awarded the contract. Councilman Brush moved and Councilman McPherson seconded the approval of Smith Construction Company and authorized the Mayor to execute the contract; carried unanimously. Councilwoman Benson asked whether or not the sidewalk would be completed by the Classic and Mr. Williams indicated that it would be completed well within that time. C. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS FOR the Updating of the City's Master Drainage Plan. Mr. Hurlburt reported that at the request of Council, he had solicited for proposals for the updating of the Master Drainage Plan which is being done under a grant from the HCD application which we are participating in with the County. A total of 14 firms were solicited and a total of 10 proposals were received. A committee consisting of qualified engineering types reviewed these proposals and it was unanimously recommended that I. Howard Housely Engineering Firm be selected based upon the qualifications of the members of the team that would be doing the updating of the Plan. Mayor Clark asked about Wes Hyland and Mr. Williams indicated that they were not found to be as well qualified. Mr. Williams explained sections of the proposed plan. Councilman Brush moved and Councilwoman Benson seconded to approve the recommended engineering firm and authorize the City Manager to negotiate the contract for review at the next Council meeting; carried unanimously. XV. XVI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None REPORTS AND REMARKS A. City Manager None January 8, 1976 Page 10 B. CITY ATTORNEY None C. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Councilman McPherson inquired about the Ordinance pro- hibiting parking in fire lanes such as at the Market Basket. Mr. Williams reported that we have received a copy of the Indio ordinance which is the amendment to the fire code. We sent it to the Fire Department and it will be back for the next Council meeting for Council review. Councilman Brush stated that he had had several reports of theft, or increase in them, within the City of late, and asked if this was true. Mr. Hurlburt indicated that he would look into it. XVII. ADJOURNMENT Councilman McPherson moved and Councilman Brush seconded to adjourn the meeting;,carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 p.m. ATTEST: V _ HURL.1' , ity lerk City of Palm Desert, California January 8, 1976 Page 11