HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-12-04MINUTES
ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
(From Thursday, November 27, 1980)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1980
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor -Wilson called the Adjourned Meeting of the Palm Desert City
Council to order at 7:05 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers on Thursday,
December 4, 1980.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Walter H. Snyder
III. INVOCATION - Councilman Alexis D. Newbrander
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Excused Absence:
Councilman Alexis D. Newbrander Councilman James E. McPherson
Councilman Romeo S. Puluqi
Councilman Walter H. Snyder
Mayor S. Roy Wilson
Also Present:
Martin J. Bouman, City Manager
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Ramon Diaz, Director of Environmental Services
Barry McClellan, Director of Public Works
James L. Hill, Director of Building & Safety
V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
A. AWARD OF FIVE-YEAR SERVICE PINS TO JAMES L. HILL, FRANK P. ALLEN,
NANNING T. SAN PEDRO, RALSTON W. CALVERT, SHEILA R. GILLIGAN,
PAUL E. BYERS, AND LINDA C. RUSSELL
Mayor Wilson stated that any organization was only as good as
the people working for it, and Palm Desert has been very fortu-
nate. It is a new city, and one of the goals of the original
Council was to hire good people -- the right people for the
right job. Obviously it had worked in that so many people
had been with the City almost since its beginning. He presented
each employee having longevity of 5 or more years with a pin,
thanking and congratulating them.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 13, 1980.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Demand Nos.
80-051 and 80-052.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. STATEMENT OF CASE TRANSACTIONS FOR MONTH OF OCTOBER, 1980.
Rec: Receive and file.
D. MINUTES OF THE BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS & CONDEMNATION Meeting
of Thursday, November 13, 1980.
Rec: Receive and file.
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VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BOB HOPE DESERT CLASSIC BANNER INSTAL-
LATION BY THE PALM DESERT JUNIOR WOMEN'S CLUB.
Rec:
Approve the request and authorize the City Clerk to
so notify the applicant.
F. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By Government Employees Insurance Compan--
On Behalf Of Kenneth Bunch In An Unspecified Amount.
Rec:
Deny the Claim and instruct.the City Clerk to
so notify the claimant.
G. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By Dierdre E. Bunch And Kenneth Bunch
In The Amount Of 81,000,000.
Rec: Deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to
so notify the claimants.
H. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE By Joseph G. &
Tanna H. Havlick, Kenneth D. Hinkle, and Rickie G. & William C.
Irwin, 74-155 El Paseo, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
Councilman Newbrander moved and Councilman Puluqi seconded to
approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried unanimously
with the members present.
VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A
MR. WILLIAM SHIELDS, 73-851 Ocotillo, Palm Desert, addressed
Council and explained a problem he was having with the construc-
tion of a home in Silver Spur Ranch. He had called for an
inspection by Public Works for curb and gutter and had been
told that he not only required a permit, but also that the forms
which had been set were too low. Mr. Shields stated that not
only had the Public Works Department approved his engineering
plan, but no one had told him he needed a separate permit for
the curb and gutter. He stated that his forms were not wrong
but that the street was too low and when it was corrected, his
curb and gutter would be out of line. He pointed out that the
lack of communication was now causing him a financial hardship
and asked Council for some type of relief.
Mr. McClellan explained to the Council that the engineering plan
alluded to was a plot plan that had been submitted by the builder
for flood review purposes. He explained the problems with the
current forming of the curbs and gutter, pointing out that if
built as now formed, a drainage problem would be created. He
stated that a cross gutter and spandral master street plan was
not necessary, just a normal procedure would take cross sections
and it could be done correctly.
Mr. Erwin suggested that a possible alternative to the problem
would be bonding. This would allow the forms to be removed and
the curb and gutter installation to take place when the grade
of the street is established. Mr. McClellan stated there would
be no problem with that alternative. The bonding would be for
a one-year period.
Councilman Snyder moved and Councilman Puluqi seconded to direct
Staff to prepare an agreement for bonding of the curb and gutter instal-
lation. Motion carried unanimously with the members present.
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VIII. SPECIAL CONTINUED ITEM
(Note: Council directed this item be placed at this point in the
Agenda at their meeting of November 13, 1980).
A. ORDINANCE NO. 236 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND
PROHIBITING AND PLACING A MORATORIUM ON TIME-SHARE PROJECTS
IN ANY ZONE WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT.
Mr. Bouman reported that this item was pursuant to direction
given to the City Manager and City Attorney at the previous
meeting of the Council at which time the adoption of an
ordinance prohibiting time-sharing projects was contemplated.
Mr. Erwin had recommended to Council then that they wait and
see what affects would be felt, and he has since prepared
the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Erwin asked that Council note that the last line in
Section 8 of the proposed ordinance should be deleted.
He explained that the ordinance would enact a 90-day
moratorium for time-sharing projects in all zones of the
City, except for projects which are already involved in
time-sharing and registered with the Department of Real
Estate as of November 28th. A list of these people will
be obtained.
Councilman Newbrander moved and Councilman Puluqi seconded to
waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 236 as amended. Motion
carried unanimously with the members present.
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF WEED ABATEMENT ASSESSMENT CHARGES
TO BE LEVIED ON LOTS CLEANED DUE TO THEIR BEING A FIRE HAZARD.
Mayor Wilson declared the Public Hearing open and asked for
Staff's report. f
Mr. Bouman stated that this was an action that is pursuant to
the recommendation of the Fire Marshal concerning the need for
weed abatement of vacant lots. Owners of these properties are
notified to clean them and when they don't, the City undertakes
the project. Of the list presented, about 15 parcels have not
paid. The action staff is requesting by minute motion is to
approve the per parcel assessment charge and place a lien on
the property.
Mayor Wilson invited input in FAVOR of the request and none was
offered. He invited input in OPPOSITION to the request, and none
was offered. He declared the Public Hearing closed.
Councilman Puluqi moved and Councilman Newbrander seconded to approve
the per parcel assessment charges as presented and authorize Staff to file
liens with the County Recorder. Motion carried unanimously with the members
present.
B. CASE NOS. TT 15734 & 15735, SHADOW MOUNTAIN RESORT AND RACQUET
CLUB, APPLICANT: CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR A TIME EXTEN-
SION FOR ONE (1) LOT SUBDIVISIONS FOR CO-OP PURPOSES WITHIN THE
SHADOW MOUNTAIN RESORT AND RACQUET CLUB.
Mayor Wilson declared the Public Hearing open and called for
Staff's report.
Mr. Diaz reviewed the Staff Report,indicating that Staff's
recommendation was for denial based on the concern voiced
by Council over lack of regulation of time-sharing projects.
Approval of the request could preclude the project from
regulations imposed in the future.
Mayor Wilson invited input from the applicant.
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IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
B. TT 15734 & 15735, SHADOW MOUNTAIN RESORT & RACQUET CLUB (Cont'd)
Mr. Ted Lennon, 73-734 Shadow Lake Drive, addressed Council as
the applicant. He stated that there was a misunderstanding on
the part of Staff in that they were time-sharing cooperative
apartment units which is totally different. Therefore, it
was his opinion that the extension of time request had nothing
to do with whether they continued time-sharing or not. If
the extension is not granted, he stated that it would cause
financial difficulties and manpower problems, but they were
prepared to file for the Final Map if necessary. He asked
Council for their favorable consideration of his request.
Mayor Wilson invited input in FAVOR of the request, and none was
offered.- He invited input in OPPOSITION to the request, and the
following was offered:
Mr. Ross Werner, 46-027 Portola Avenue, addressed Council on
behalf of the Fairview Cottage Association and expressing their
concern that this time-sharing might create a high density
situation. They were much opposed to that.
Mr. Lennon responded that the density of the project would
not be increased.
Considerable Council discussion followed dealing with Council's
concern over time-sharing projects. Councilman Puluqi asked what
affect the extension of time would have on time-sharing requirements
and Mr. Diaz responded that the extension would not make a difference
at all on time-sharing operations and therefore any guidelines that
would arise as a result can be applied to these units should they
become time-shared. He, stated that the applicant had indicated
on record that they are not time-shared, and thus Staff would
change its recommendation for approval of the request. Mr.
Lennon stated that two different units were being discussed and
that some had already been sold as cooperative units and were
time-shared.
Mr. Diaz suggested that a condition of approval of the extension
of time be that none of these units be time shared.
Mayor Wilson declared the Public Hearing closed.
Further discussion followed dealing with the affect the moratorium
would have on this project and the representation by the applicant
that they had already filed with the Department of Real Estate for
time-sharing.
Mayor Wilson reopened the Public Hearing.
Councilman Puluqi moved and Councilman Newbrander seconded to
continue the matter to the meeting of December 18, 1980, to allow for
further study of the affect of the request on the time-sharing issue.
Motion carried unanimously with the members present.
C. CASE NO. TT 14805, KAUL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, APPLICANT: CON-
SIDERATION OF A ttw.uiST FOR APPROVAL OF AN EIGHTEEN -MONTH (18)
TIME EXTENSION FOR AN APPROVED 37 LOT TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP
TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF 36 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS
ON 7.2 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE,
1,600 FEET EAST OF MONTEREY AVENUE.
Mayor Wilson declared the Public Hearing open and asked Staff
for its report.
Mr. Diaz reviewed the Staff report and stated that recommen-
dation was for approval.
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IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
C. CASE NO. TT 14805, KAUL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (Continued)
Mayor Wilson invited input from the applicant.
Mr. Jim Kaul, applicant, addressed Council and stated his
concurrence with the Staff report.
Mayor Wilson invited input in FAVOR of the request, and none was
offered. He invited input in OPPOSITION to the request, and none
was offered. He declared the Public Hearing closed.
Councilman Snyder moved and Councilman Newbrander seconded to waive
further reading and adopt Resolution No. 80-139. Motion carried unanimously
with the members present; Councilman McPherson was absent from the meeting
and Councilman Puluqi had excused himself from the meeting at this time.
For the record, Councilman Puluqi returned to the meeting at this
time.
D. CASE NO. TT 16942, TRANSCOPIC DEVELOPMENT CORP., APPLICANT:
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A TWO (2) LOT
SUBDIVISION TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF THIRTY-EIGHT (38) CONDO-
MINIUM UNITS (LOT 1) AND APARTMENT UNITS OR CONDOMINIUMS (LOT 2)
ON 13.3 ACRES WITHIN THE PR-5 (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL, 5 D.U./ACRE
MAXIMUM DENSITY) ZONE LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MAGNESIA
FALLS DRIVE AND PORTOLA AVENUE.
Mayor Wilson declared the Public Hearing open and asked for
Staff's report which Mr. Diaz reviewed.
Mr. Diaz pointed out that it was Staff's recommendation for
approval of the request and noted that an additional Special
Condition #9 should be added to the proposed resolution as
follows:
"Special Condition #9: Mutual
and pedestrian access shall be
to coincide with driveway, the
boundary between Lots 1 & 2 as
Development Plan 08-79 amended.
Mayor Wilson invited input from the applicant.
Mr. Bill Lowe, 232 Serena Drive, Palm Desert, addressed
Council stating his concurrence with Staff's recommendations.
Mayor Wilson invited input in FAVOR of the request, and none was
offered. He invited input in OPPOSITION to the request, and none
was offered. He declared the Public Hearing closed.
Councilman Snyder moved and Councilman Puluqi seconded to waive
further reading and adopt Resolution No. 80-140 with the addition of
Special Condition #9 as presented by Staff. Motion carried unanimously
with the members present.
E. CASE NO. TT 17104, LEWIS HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, APPLICANT: CON-
SIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PER-
MIT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO ALLOW THE SUBDIVISION OF 31
EXISTING DUPLEX LOTS INTO 62 SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS ON 9.8 ACRES
WITHIN THE R-2 (5), S.P. (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, ONE UNIT
PER 5,000 SQ. FT. OF LOT AREA, SCENIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY)
ZONE GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF RUTLEDGE
WAY AND PORTOLA AVENUE.
cross easements for vehicular
recorded between Lots 1 & 2
centerline of which is the
shown in TT 16942 and
Mayor Wilson declared the Public Hearing open and asked for
Staff's report.
Mr. Diaz reported that Council had been presented with a
letter from Mr. William Sullivan, Project Manager for Lewis
Homes, wherein he requested that the matter be referred to
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IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
E. CASE NO. TT 17104, LEWIS HOMES OF CALIFORNIA (Continued)
the Planning Commission for review of a revised map so that
it can be processed as air -space condominiums. Some struc-
tural difficulties arose that make the present design unfea-
sible. Therefore, Staff recommended referral to the Planning
Comission.
Mayor Wilson invited input from the applicant.
Mr: -William Sullivan, Project Manager of Lewis Homes,
addressed Council stating his concurrence with Staff's
recommendation.
Mayor Wilson invited input in FAVOR of the request, and none was
offered. He invited input in OPPOSITION to the request, and none
was offered. He declared the Public Hearing closed.
Councilman Snyder moved and Councilman Puluqi seconded to refer
the matter to the Planning Commission for further consideration. Motion
carried unanimously with the members present.
X. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 80-142 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, PRESCRIBING CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
AND PLAN CHECK FEES.
Mr. Bouman stated that there was a companion ordinance to this
item, Ordinance No. 237, and the City Attorney advised that it
would be proper to take the two matters together.
Mr. Jim Hill reviewed the provisions of the Ordinance No.
237 which would adopt by reference the Uniform Administra-
tive Code"as promulgated by the International Conference of
Building Officials. He then reviewed the provisions of
Resolution No. 80-142 which would update the current city
construction permit and plan check fees and bring them into
line with other Valley cities. He pointed out that these
fees had not been revised since the City's incorporation.
Councilman Snyder moved and Councilman Newbrander seconded to
waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 237 to second reading.
Motion carried unanimously with the members present.
Councilman Newbrander moved and Councilman Puluqi seconded to waive
further reading and adopt Resolution No. 80-142. Motion carried unanimously
with the members present.
XI. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
None
For Adoption:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 235 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 107,
THE PALM DESERT ZONING MAP, BY CHANGING THE ZONE FROM PR-7,
S.P. (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL, & D.U./AC. MAXIMUM DENSITY, SCENIC
PRESERVATION) TO R-2 (6), S.P. (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL,
6,000 SQ. FT./D.U. MAXIMUM DENSITY, SCENIC PRESERVATION),
AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND RELATED DESIGN
REVIEW CASE TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF 128 SINGLE FAMILY
ZERO LOT LINE DWELLING UNITS AND ASSOCIATED RECREATIONAL
AMENITIES ON 18.72 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST INTERSECTION
OF 44TH AVENUE AND THE PALM VALLEY STORM CHANNEL. CASE NOS.
C/Z 02-80, CUP 12-80, AND 219 MF.
Mr. Bouman reported that this was the se.ond reading of the
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XI. ORDINANCES (Continued)
For Adoption (Continued)
A. ORDINANCE NO. 235 (Continued)
ordinance, and no further input had been received.
Councilman Snyder moved and Councilman Puluqi seconded to waive
further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 235. Motion carried unanimously
with the members present.
XII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROSECUTION SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
RIVERSIDE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Mr. Bouman reported that this was an extension of an agreement
with the District Attorney's Office to utilize their prosecution
services when it is convenient for us. Their rates have increased
substantially from $28 per hour to $44.23 per hour. In addition,
the rate for investigation by Court Personnel had increased from
$27 per hour to $33.76. The other difference in the contract
allowed either party to terminate the contract with 60-day
notification to the other.
Councilman Newbrander moved and Councilman Puluqi seconded to
approve the inflated agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to sign. Motion carried unanimously with the members present.
B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF WAIVER OF SIGNALIZATION & DRAINAGE
FEES FOR PALM DESERT TOWN CENTER, ERNEST W. HAHN, APPLICANT.
Mr. McClellan reported that the applicant had requested these
fees be waived. The fees were original conditions of approval
of the parcel map. He stated that the applicant is required
to install five traffic signals and to make modifications
and interconnections to existing signals at an estimated cost
of $800,000. Therefore, Staff recommended waiving the sig-
nalization fee.
In the case of the drainage fee, he pointed out that Ordinance
No. 218 requires the developer to construct this type of
facility and provides for reimbursement only for the construc-
tion of Master Plan drainage facilities. It would then seem
inappropriate to waive the drainage fees unless the developer's
civil engineer could prove these facilities are in lieu of
other proposed Master Plan drainage facilities.
Mr. Jay Tarrenton, 200 Continental Boulevard, El Segundo,
addressed Council on behalf of the Hahn Company. He stated
their concurrence with Staff's recommendation which would
allow them to come back with verification and further jus-
tification for waiving of the drainage fees.
Councilman Snyder moved to: 1) waive the signlaization fee, and
--2) not waive the drainage fee and request engineering date from the
developer's engineer for rationale to refund drainage fees for non -master
plan storm drain installation. Councilman Newbrander seconded the motion.
The motion carried unanimously with the members present.
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REMOVAL OF DATE PALMS ON 44TH AVENUE,
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, APPLICANT.
Mr. McClellan reported that the Edison Company lines were being
interfered with by the subject Palm Trees. Thus they were
willing to remove them at their expense.
Councilman Newbrander expressed concern for the trees and
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XIII. NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REMOVAL OF PALM TREES (Continued)
asked if they could not be replanted on City property. Mr.
McClellan advised that he would be certain to request this
of the Edison Company.
Mr. Erwin suggested that the condition be added as part of
the approval.
Councilman Newbrander moved and Councilman Puluqi seconded to
approve the Edison Company request with the condition that the trees
be planted somewhere in the City, preferably on City property. Motion
carried unanimously with the members present.
D.
REQUEST FOR FORMATION OF CURB, GUTTER, & TIE-IN PAVING ASSESS-
MENT DISTRICT FOR "DISTRICT B" OF PALM DESERT rxurtxrY OWNERS
ASSOCIATION
Mr. Bouman reported that this was the second petition received
from the Palm Desert Property Owners Association and a third
one is on its way. He stated that the City greeted them with
mixed emotions in that it is nice to have citizens want to
improve their property, but there is an obligation on the part
of the City to match their spending with engineering and tie-in
paving. Staff's recommendation was that Council forward the
petition to the City Manager for initiation of the district.
Councilman Puluqi moved and Councilman Newbrander seconded to
receive the petition and refer it to the City Manager for initiation
of an Assessment District. Motion carried unanimously with the members
present.
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XV. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF BID FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS
AND HIGHWAY LIGHTING ON MONTEREY AVENUE AT AVENIDA LAS PALMAS
& GRAN VIA AND ON MONTEREY AVENUE AT COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE.
Mr. Bouman reported that four bids had been received for these
signal installations with the high bid being $137,432 and the
low bid being 108,165. Funds have been budgeted for the instal-
lation at Monterey and Country Club, and funds have been posted
by Sunrise Company for the installation at Monterey Avenue and
Gran Via. The City of Rancho Mirage has agreed to pay 1/2 of
the cost for the Monterey/Country Club installation.
Councilman Snyder moved and Councilman Puluqi seconded to award the
contract to Smith Electric Supply Company, low bidder, in the amount of
$108,165 and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign. Motion carried
on a 3-1-1 vote with Councilman McPherson Absent and Mayor Wilson voting
NO for reasons stated at previous meetings.
XVI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B
None
XVII. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
1. Mr. Bouman reported that the name of Mesa View Fire Station
had been selected for the fire station under construction
on the southside of the City. He stated that although
nearing completion, the contractor had now been held up
by the C.V. Water District who was installing a water line.
Therefore, a 60-day extension of time for the contract was
being requested, moving completion to January 21, 1981.
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XVII. REPORTS AND REMARKS (Continued)
A. CITY MANAGER (Continued)
1. (Continued)
Additionally, the date of Monday, February 2nd, had been
established for the dedication of the Station.
Councilman Puluqi moved and Councilman Newbrander seconded to grant
a 60-day extension of time to Baldi Brothers Construction Company for com-
pletion of the Mesa View Fire Station. Motion carried unanimously with the
members present.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 80-145 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ENDOSRING THE CONCEPT
FOR AMTRAK SERVICE FROM LOS ANGELES TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY.
Mr. Bouman reported that this resolution endorsed the
concept for AMTRAK service from Los Angeles and back.
It urges Caltrans to conduct the necessary studies as
early as possible which may lead to a future application
with the National Rail Passenger Corporation for the
establishment of daytime rail service.
Councilman Snyder moved and Councilman Newbrander seconded to
waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 80-145. Motion carried
unanimously with the members present.
3. REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF SMALL CLAIMS JUDGMENT. Mr. Bouman
reported that a the City had had a judgment filed by the
Small Claims Court for damage to a vault on the Portola
Construction Job. He requested authorization to pay one-
half of the $109.32 judgment, with the other half being
paid by Massey Sand & Rock Company.
Councilman Snyder moved and Councilman Newbrander seconded to
authorize payment of one-half of the $109.32 Small Claims Judgment.
Motion carried unanimously with the members present.
B. CITY ATTORNEY
None
C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Wilson asked that everyone note the future meetings
listed on the Agenda.
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Puluqi moved and Councilman Snyder seconded to adjourn
the meeting. Motion carried unanimously with the members present. Mayor
Wilson adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
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SHEILA R. G - GAN, C CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, IFORNIA