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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-04-15MINUTES ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 15, 1980 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Mullins called the Adjourned Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:03 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. II. PLEDGE - Mayor Pro-Tempore Jim McPherson III. INVOCATION - Mayor Ed Mullins IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilman Noel Brush Mayor Pro-Tempore James McPherson Councilman Alexis Newbrander Councilman S. Roy Wilson Mayor Edward D. Mullins Also Present: Martin J. Bouman, City Manager Doug Phillips, Deputy City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk V. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS A. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF PALM DESERT FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION "A" RELATIVE TO EMERGENCY FIRE SERVICES. Mayor Mullins presented the Resolution to Velma Edwards, President of Soroptimist International of Palm Desert, and expressed his appreciation for such a fine show of support. Mrs. Edwards thanked the Mayor and stated the Soroptimist slogan "A Good Soroptimist Never Says No" was applied. Mrs. Charmien Iwen, on behalf of the employees of the City of Palm Desert, presented Mayor Mullins with a gift of appreciation. She noted how he always cooperated above and beyond the call of duty and was loved by all. VI. REQUESTS FOR APPROVAL A. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL OF APRIL 10, 1980. Councilman Wilson moved and Mayor Pro-Tempore McPherson seconded to approve the Minutes of April 10, 1980. Approved unanimously. B. RESOLUTION NO. 30-53 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 8, 1980, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW. Mrs. Gilligan presented the staff report, stating that this Resolution declares the results of the April 8, 1980, General MINUTES ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING if ': * is .. * ': if `: V is * * * * if * if . i * n •• VI. REQUESTS FOR APPROVAL (continued) B. RESOLUTION NO. 80-53 (continued) Municipal Election which are set forth in the Clerk's Certificate of Canvass, attached as "Exhibit A". She further reported a total of 2,400 ballots cast in the City (except absentee ballots), a total of 164 absentee ballots cast, for a grand total of 2,564 ballots cast in the City. Mrs. Gilligan announced the results of the balloting elected Mr. Romeo Puluqi and Mr. Walter H. Snyder each to a four year term on the Palm Desert City Council. She noted that Exhibit A reflected a small differential in votes due to the fact that nine absentee ballots had to be qualified the day after the election before they could be counted. Mrs. Gilligan stated that Resolution No. 80-53 also declares that Proposition "A", relating to the upgrading of fire pro- tection and Rescue/Paramedic services, did receive the proper majority vote and is thus deemed adopted and ratified. Mrs. Gilligan respectfully requested Council's acceptance of Certificate of Canvass of the Election by adoption of Resolution 80-53. Councilman Newbrander moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 80-53. Mayor Pro-Tempore McPherson seconded. Unanimously adopted. VII. COMMENTS FROM OUTGOING COUNCILMEN Councilman Brush stated that he had given Romeo a copy of the budget at the City Council meeting of April 10th, and that he gave Walt his best wishes. He said his emotions have been a combination of elation, frustration, disappointments, but that there has never been a time when he didn't wish all the citizens the very best. He stated he had confidence that the two new Councilmen would do a great job. Mayor Mullins congratulated Mr. Puluqi and Mr. Snyder and pre- sented them each with a booklet, which, he assured, would help them maintain their sense of humor. He then called on the City Clerk. VIII. ADMINISTERING OF OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEN Mrs. Gilligan issued the Oath of Affirmation to Romeo Puluqi and Walter Snyder, confirming their positions as newly elected Council Members, and presented them with their Certificate of Election. IX. SEATING OF NEW COUNCILMEN AND RELINQUISHING OF GAVEL TO THE MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE Councilman Puluqi and Councilman Snyder were seated as Councilmen; Mayor Pro-Tempore McPherson was presented with the gavel and continued the meeting. X. COMMENTS FROM NEW COUNCILMEN Mayor Pro-Tempore McPherson asked for comments from Mr. Snyder and Mr. Puluqi. Mr. Snyder thanked everyone who voted for him. Mr. Puluqi stated that during his campaign he had promised to take quick action if he were elected. He would keep that promise and would try to interest the City Manager into taking action on the voter's requests. MINUTES ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING * * is * * is * n * * .. * * .. XI. MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE DECLARES THE OFFICES OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO- TEMPORE VACANT AND REQUESTS THE CITY CLERK TO CONDUCT THE SELECTION OF SAID OFFICES. A. SELECTION OF MAYOR Mayor Pro-Tempore McPherson called on the City Clerk who declared the nominations OPEN for the Office of Mayor of the City of Palm Desert. She reminded the City Council that nominations do not require a second, and unless otherwise requested, there would be a roll call ballot. Councilman Newbrander nominated Councilman Roy Wilson for the Office of Mayor of the City of Palm Desert. Councilman Puluqi nominated Councilman Snyder, in view of the fact that the people's mandate indicated they wanted new faces. Mrs. Gilligan closed the nominations and Councilman Wilson was declared Mayor of the City of Palm Desert on the following vote: AYES: Newbrander, Wilson, McPherson NOES: None ABSTAIN: Puluqi, Snyder B. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE Mrs. Gilligan asked for nominations for the Office of Mayor Pro-Tempore. Councilman Puluqi nominated Councilman Snyder. Mayor Wilson nominated the current Mayor Pro-Tempore, James E. McPherson. Mrs. Gilligan declared the nominations closed and the following votes were cast: Councilman Snyder - AYES: Councilman Puluqi NOES: Councilman Newbrander, Councilman Wilson ABSTAIN: Mayor Pro-Tempore McPherson, Councilman Snyder Mayor Pro-Tempore McPherson - AYES: McPherson, Newbrander, Wilson NOES: None ABSTAIN: Puluqi, Snyder The City Clerk declared James E. McPherson re-elected as Mayor Pro-Tempore. XII. COMMENTS BY NEWLY SELECTED MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE Mayor Wilson thanked his colleagues who supported him. He stated the choice of the voters was wise, in that they had selected two ' individuals who would compliment the Council. He said he would look forward to working with Mr. Snyder and Mr. Puluqi in the spirit of cooperation. He noted the strength and weakness depends on the' entire five minds of the City Council and hoped they could all work together in solving problems confronting them. Mayor Pro-Tempore McPherson assured the voters that the City Council will be united and that new ideas will be presented and readily accepted by the Council. He extended his congratulations to his colleagues and thanked his supporters. XIII. PRESENTATIONS BY NEWLY SEATED COUNCIL Mayor Pro-Tempore McPherson presented Mr. Ed Mullins with a special plaque in appreciation of his years of dedicated service on the City Council. - 3 MINUTES ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING �� n n i� :: :: :: :C :: i�: i�C :f i�: i�: :� :: i. n n �� i�� �� i� iC n i�� i� i� i� i� i� i. �� ♦♦ XIII. PRESENTATIONS BY NEWLY SEATED COUNCIL (continued) Mayor Wilson presented Noel Brush with a plaque as a token of appreciation for his many years of service on the City Council. Mayor Wilson presented the out -going Mayor, Ed Mullins, with a plaque in appreciation of his years of dedicated service to the City. XIV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None XV. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER Mr. Bouman congratulated the Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tempore, and extended his welcome and congratulations to Councilmen Snyder and Puluqi. He said he looked forward to working with them all as a team, starting the following Thursday at 5:30 p.m. with the first study session. Mr. Bouman gave a quick up -date on the Frontage Road, stating that a field trip had been taken at 9:00 a.m. that day by himself and the entire Frontage Road Committee. Some decisions had been made, based on the recommendations of the committee, one of them being the removal of the islands at three locations. He reminded the Council that as the Redevelopment Agency Board Members, they would be having a workshop session and at the official RDA meeting could ratify changes they so chose. B. CITY ATTORNEY Deputy Attorney, Doug Phillips, extended his congratulations. C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Councilman Newbrander extended her welcome and congratulated the winners. Councilman Puluqi promised to work just as hard on the inside as he did on the outside in support of the merchants. Councilman Snyder stated that as Mayor Wilson had said, he did have a strong background in business and intended to use it for the benefit of all the people who live in this City. He assured everyone that he would fulfill this promise. Mr. Bouman noted there would be a Redevelopment Agency meeting on Thursday, April 24th. XVI. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro-Tempore McPherson moved to adjourn. Mayor Wilson seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. S . `R0Y WIT,SON , MAYOR (J ATTEST: /&C/ ) DEL CLAUSSEN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA