HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-05-28MINUTES
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THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1981
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wilson called the Regular Meeting of the Palm Desert City
Council to order at 7:06 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 1981, in City Hall
Council Chambers.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman James E. McPherson
III. INVOCATION - Mayor S. Roy Wilson
IV. ROLL CALL
Present:
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Councilman James E. McPherson
Mayor Pro-Tempore Alexis D. Newbrander
Councilman Romeo S. Puluqi
Councilman Walter H. Snyder
Mayor S. Roy Wilson
Also Present:
Martin J. Bouman, City Manager
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Carlos L. Ortega, Assistant City Manager
Ramon Diaz, Director of Environmental Services
Barry McClellan, Director of Public Works
Paul Byers, Director of Finance
V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
None
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of
May 14, 1981.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Demand Nos.
81-111 and 81-112.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. STATEMENT OF CASH TRANSACTIONS FOR MONTH OF APRIL, 1981.
Rec: Receive and file.
D. REQUEST FOR DIRECTION TO CITY CLERK to Give Notice of the
Councils Intention to Adopt the 1980-81 and 1981-82 Appro-
priation Limits at the Regular Meeting of June 25, 1981.
Rec:
By Minute motion, direct the City Clerk to give notice,
not later than June 4th, of the Councils' intention
of adopting 1980-81 and 1981-82 appropriation limits
at the regular meeting of June 25th, and of the
availability for public inspection of the documen-
tation used in determining the limits.
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VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
E. LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL Relative to the Cooperative Agreement
and Lease Agreement between the City of Palm Desert and the
County of Riverside Covering Improved Fire, Rescue, and
Medical Aid Protection through June, 1981.
Rec: Receive and file.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 81-77 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH ITS FINDINGS
AND AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF FILES FROM THE DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES THAT HAVE BEEN MICROFILMED.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP FOR TRACT NOS. 14032-2
AND 14032-3.
Rec:
Waive further reading and adopt Resolution Nos.
81-78 and 81-79, appriving the final subdivision
maps for Tract Nos. 14032-2 and 14032-3.
H. REQEUST FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP FOR TRACT NO. 14998.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No.
81-80, approving the final subdivision map for
Tract No. 14998 and the Standard Subdivision
Agreement relating thereto.
I. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP FOR TRACT NO. 17487.
Rec:
Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No.
81-81, approving the final map for Tract No.
17487.
J. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS For Street
Resurfacing Program, Phase 2, 1980-81 (Contract No. 1043).
Rec:
By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to
advertise for bids for the resurfacing of various
streets in the City of Palm Desert.
Councilman Snyder noted that Staff had requested Item H be removed
for action at a future Council meeting.
Upon motion by Newbrander and second by Puluqi, all items on the
Consent Calendar with the exception of Item H were unanimously approved
as presented.
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A
MR. BEN BARNUM, 73-935 Mountain View Avenue, Palm Desert, addressed
Council in opposition to the construction of the Civic Center. He
reviewed excerpts from the Palm Desert Post of November 1, 1973,
and June 12, 1980, (attached hereto and made a part hereof as
Exhibit "A"). He stated these articles reflected the budgets
then and now and his feeling that now is twenty times greater
than in 1973. He expressed opposition to the growth of bureaucracy
in the City of Palm Desert.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED PER PARCEL ASSESSMENTS
FOR STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1.
Mr. Bouman indicated that this public hearing dealt with a
street lighting assessment district located in the Park View
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VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
A. STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 (Continued)
Homes area in the City. He noted that due to the rise in cost
of energy, Staff had become aware that the funds in the account
were being depleted, therefore necessitating an increase in
the per parcel assessment by almost triple. Rather than
simply doing that as a Council action, Staff notified each
property owner to try to determine whether they were willing
to pay the extra assessments. He noted that the City had no
control over the cost of the energy.
Mr. McClellan reported that because the increase was so sub-
stantial, the property owners were invited to express their
preferences as to whether they would prefer to: 1) continue
to operate the street lights and bear the added costs; 2)
decrease the number of energized lights to intersections only;
or 3) de -energize the lighting system.
He noted that ten responses had been received. Eight opted to
continue the operation of the lighting and bear the costs, one
opted for decreasing the number to intersections only, and one
opted to de -energize the system totally. He stated Staff's
recommendation would be to adopt Resolution No. 81-82,
levying a per parcel assessment of $18.02.
Mayor Wilson declared the Public Hearing open and invited input
from the public. None was offered. He declared the Public
Hearing closed.
Upon motion by Snyder and second by Puluqi, Resolution No. 81-82
was unanimously adopted.
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B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS BY ADDING A NEW SECTION FINDING CERTAIN
PRIVATELY OWNED & MAINTAINED STREETS AND PARKING AREAS TO
BE GENERALLY HELD OPEN FOR THE USE OF THE PUBLIC FOR VEHI-
TRAFFIC.
Mayor Wilson declared the Public Hearing open and asked for Staff's
report.
Mr. Bouman stated that this ordinance stemmed from a request
from the law enforcment agency because they feel it will
assist them in controlling certain types of undesirable activi-
ties taking place in private parking areas at this time. It
will also give the ability to enforce traffic violations
in parking lots such as Presidents' Plaza. He noted that
two letters had been received: One from Columbia Savings
& Loan in support and one from Daniel W. Holden, representing
Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc., in opposition to the ordinance.
Mayor Wilson invited input from the public, and none was offered.
He declared the Public Hearing closed.
Upon motion by McPherson and second by Newbrander, Ordinance No. 257
was unanimously passed to second reading.
C. CASE NO. TT 15634, SAN CLEMENTE DEVELOPMENT CORP., AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES CORP., APPLICANTS: CONSIDERATION OF A
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A 9-LOT TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO
ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF 51 CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON APPROXIMATELY
10.5 ACRES WITHIN THE PR-7 S.P. (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL, MAX.
7 D.U./ACRES, SCENIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY) ZONE, GENERALLY
LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF PARKVIEW DRIVE, WEST OF FAIR -
HAVEN DRIVE.
Mayor Wilson declared the Public Hearing open and asked for Staff's
report.
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VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
C. CASE NO. TT 15634 (Continued)
Mr. Diaz reviewed the Staff Report and noted that all State
and local requirements had been met by the applicant. He
added that the site is suitable for this type of development.
He said that in terms of easements necessary for public pur-
poses, these had been assured through the Tentative Tract
process. He concluded by stating Staff's recommendation
for approval.
Mayor Wilson invited input from the applicant.
MR. BOB KRAUSE, applicant, addressed the Council in agreement
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.
Upon motion by McPherson and second by Snyder, Resolution No. 81-83
was unanimously adopted.
D. CASE NO. TT 17752, JANICE SCHOEN AND ASL CONSULTING ENGINEERS,
APPLICANTS: CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A TEN-
TATIVE TRACT MAP TO CREATE A ONE -LOT SUBDIVISION FOR COMMER-
CIAL CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES FOR A PROPOSED 10,750 SQ. FT. COMO
MERCIAL COMPLEX IN THE C-1 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONE, LOCATED
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EL PASEO, 280 FEET WEST OF SAGE LANE.
Mayor Wilson declared the Public Hearing open and asked for the
Staff Report.
Mr. Diaz reviewed the report indicating that this tract map
sought approval to create a one -lot subdivision for commer-
cial condominium purposes of a proposed 10,750 sq. ft. com-
mercial complex. The proposal complies with all applicable
State and local requirements.
Councilman McPherson asked what the differences were for
requirements dealing the condominium commercial buildings.
Mr. Diaz responded that development standards were exactly
the same as any other type of building.
Mayor Wilson invited input from the applicant.
MR. BOB REINAN, ASL Engineering, addressed Council specifi-
cally expressing his pleasure in working with the City staff.
He stated their attitude and courtesy were beyond that which
he had received in any other city.
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.
Upon motion by Newbrander and second by McPherson, Resolution No.
81-84 was unanimously adopted.
E. CASE NO. 16133, J. M. PETERS CO. AND BALLEW/McFARLAND, INC.,
APPLICANTS: CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN
18-MONTH TIME EXTENSION FOR A 163-LOT TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO
ALLOW 156 CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON 34 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTH-
EAST CORNER OF COOK STREET AND HOVLEY LANE.
Mayor Wilson declared the Public Hearing and called on Staff for
their report.
Mr. Diaz reviewed the report, noting that no changes had
occurred since the initial approval. Therefore, Staff
recommended adoption of Resolution No. 81-85 approving
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VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
E. CASE NO. 16133 (Continued)
an 18-month time extension.
Mayor Wilson invited input from the applicant.
MS. PATRICIA MARTIN, 74-075 El Paseo, Palm Desert, addressed
Council on behalf of Ballew/McFarland, the applicant. She
requested Council's approval of the request.
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.
Upon motion by Snyder and second by McPherson, Resolution No. 81-85
was unanimously adopted.
IX. RESOLUTIONS
A.
RESOLUTION NO. 81-86 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RETAINING THE RESORT
COMMERCIAL LAND USE DESIGNATION IN THE ADOPTED GENERAL PLAN.
Upon motion by Snyder and second by Newbrander, Resolution No.
was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Newbrander, Puluqi, and Wilson
McPherson and Snyder
None
None
B. RESOLUTION NO. 81-87 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS
AND CHANGE OF PURPOSE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT RESERVE FUNDS
AND AMENDING THE 1980-81 BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN
TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT RESERVE FUNDS.
81-86
Mr. Bouman stated that starting with this meeting and con-
tinuing through the next two meetings, Council would be
dealing with a number of budgetary matters to settle items
for concluding this year's current budget. In order for
Staff to plan the Capital Improvement Program, certain
actions contained in the proposed resolution must be taken
It is simply a matter of transferring funds around. By
taking this action now, Council will be establishing the
groundwork for the new Capital Improvement Program which
calls for expenditures in the amount of $7 Million in the
coming fiscal year. The resolution establishes certain
projects in certain funds and takes the $1.5 Million left
over at June 30th, 1981, and puts it in the Capital Improve-
ment Program.
Mayor Wilson commended Staff for showing extremely high fiscal
responsibility and again for coming up with a surplus for
necessary improvements such as storm drains. He noted that
last year at this time, there was concern that it might be
necessary for the City to expend all City revenues on
operating expenses.
Upon motion by Newbrander and second by Puluqi, Resolution No. 81-87
was unanimously adopted.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 81-88 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A CONTRACT
FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF THE CIVIC CENTER AND AUTHORIZING
AN EXPENDITURE OF NECESSARY FUNDS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
RESERVE.
Mr. Bouman noted that Council had not been presented with a
worded resolution prior to the meeting. The proposed con-
tract by the consultant did not reach the City staff until
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C. RESOLUTION NO. 81-88 (Continued)
3:00 that afternoon. However, he pointed out that he had
asked them to move very rapidly, and they had done just that.
He stated that what staff had was a proposal for detailed
architectural services which would be another step towards
the ultimate construction of the Civic Center, a project
in the mill for over two years.
Mr. Bouman said that the proposal received had been a
team effort between Ballew/McFarland and Bennie Gonzales.
The estimated architectural fees, exclusive of some unknowns,
were $206,000. He added that they estimated the building con-
struction costs to be approximately $2,364,000. The included
all on -site and off -site improvements. He noted that the
Capital Improvement budget now includes $2.6 Million for this
purpose, and these funds are now in the bank drawing interest.
Having not had time to fully review the proposal, Mr. Bouman
stated that he was not prepared to recommend its approval.
He did, however, recommend that the Council, by Minute Motion,
designate Ballew/McFarland, in conjunction with Bennie
Gonzales, as the architectural design team and to further
authorize staff to negotiate a contract for review with the
City Attorney and presentation at the Council Meeting of
June 11, 1981.
Upon motion by McPherson and second by Newbrander, the firm of
Ballew/McFarland/Bennie Gonzales was designated as the architectural
design firm for the Civic Center project, with staff further authorized
to negotiate a contract for approval at the June 11, 1981, Council Meeting.
Motion carried on a 4-1 vote with Councilman Puluqi voting NO.
Councilman Puluqi stated that he was not in opposition to the
construction of a Civic Center. He did oppose its size and
cost, stating that it should cost no more than $1 Million. He
felt the expenditure of $2.6 Million might hinder the City's
ability to finance a $20 Million flood control project.
X. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 262 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT, AND
WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS TO SECTION 15.04.050 OF THE PALM DESERT
MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO CONSTRUCTION SITE SECURITY.
Mr. Bouman stated that this ordinance had been discussed in
Study Session prior to the meeting and inasmuch as some of
the wording was ambiguous, staff was requesting that it be
pulled from the Agenda for consideration at the June 11,
1981, meeting.
Upon motion by Snyder and second by Puluqi, Ordinance No. 262
was continued for consideration at the June 11, 1981, Council Meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
For Adoption:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 258 - 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 PC (2)
(DISTRICT COMMERCIAL CENTER), PC (2) S.P. (DISTRICT COMMERCIAL
CENTER WITH A SCENIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY) AND P (PUBLIC INSTI-
TUTIONAL) TO PR-4 (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, MAXIMUM
4 D.U./ACRE) AND PR-4, S.P. (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT,
MAXIMUM 4 D.U./ACRE WITH A SCENIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY) FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND
ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF COOK STREET. CASE NO. C/Z 02-81.
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X. ORDINANCES - For Adoption (Continued)
A. ORDINANCE NO. 258 (Continued)
Mr. Bouman reported that no further input had been received
since first reading of the Ordinance.
Upon motion by Newbrander and second by McPherson, Ordinance No.
-.258 was adopted by unanimous vote.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 259 - 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 R1,
12,000 (RIVERSIDE COUNTY) TO PR-5 (120 ACRES) (PLANNED RESI-
DENTIAL DIST., MAX. 5 D.U./ACRE), PR-10 (105 ACRES) (PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL DIST. MAX. 10 D.U./ACRE) AND PC-2 (25 ACRES)
(PLANNED DISTRICT COMMERCIAL) UPON ANNEXATION LOCATED BETWEEN
COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND FRANK SINATRA DRIVE (EXTENDED) AND
WEST OF COOK STREET. CASE NOS. C/Z 01-81 (UA).
Mr. Bouman reported that no further input had been received
since first reading of the Ordinance.
Upon motion by McPherson and second by Newbrander, Ordinance No. 259
was adopted by unanimous vote.
C. ORDINANCE NO. 260 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT, MODIFYING THE PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING
TIME EXTENSIONS IN CERTAIN ZONING MATTERS. CASE NO. ZOA 06-81.
Mr. Bouman reported that no further input had been received
since first reading of the Ordinance.
Upon motion by McPherson and second by Newbrander, Ordinance No. 260
as adopted by unanimous vote.
D. ORDINANCE NO. 261 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT AND
DELETION TO THE MISDEMEANOR CITATION ORDINANCE, RELATIVE TO
THE POWER TO ISSUE CITATIONS.
Mr. Bouman reported no further input since first reading of
this Ordinance.
Upon motion by McPherson and second by Newbrander, Ordinance No. 261
was adopted by unanimous vote.
XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
XII. NEW BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATION OF THE PROPOSED 1981-82 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET BY
THE CITY MANAGER.
Mr. Bouman reviewed a summary of the proposed 1981-82 budget
as previously presented to the City Council. He noted that
extra copies were available for public inspection.
He stated that revenues for the coming year were estimated
at $3,061,000, with General Fund operating expenses set
at $2,528,000. An additional $477,000 in Federal Revenue
Sharing funds would be utilized for payment of police pro-
tection. He noted that an additional expenditure of
$600,000 for fire protection services would come from the
Special Fire Tax. The City's total operational spending
budget was proposed at $3,607,000 as compare to $4,734,000
in expected revenues from all sources. The $1,127,000
balance would be used in the Capital Improvement Program.
He reviewed the staffing as proposed, the beginning balance,
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A. PROPOSED 1981-82 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET (Continued)
anticipated revenue, estimated operating expenditures, and
the proposed Capital Improvement Program. He concluded by
stating that no Council action was requested at this time
inasmuch as formal budget approval will be requested at the
meeting of June 25, 1981, after a duly noticed Public Hearing.
XIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XIV. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CROSS GUTTERS ON SOUTH
FRONTAGE ROAD (CONTRACT NO. 1041).
Mr. McClellan reported that this contract was a Redevelopment
Agency budgeted item for construction of cross gutters on
the south Frontage Road. He stated that 5 bids had been
received with the Curb Corporation having submitted the low
bid of $10,275.00. It was, therefore, the recommendation of
the Public Works Department that the contract be awarded to
the Curb Corporation.
Councilman Snyder commended the Director of Public Works
inasmuch as the bids being received these days seem to be
much more in line with the engineering estimates than they
have been in the past.
Upon motion by Snyder and second by Puluqi, the Mayor and City
Clerk were authorized to enter into a contract with the Curb Corporation,
Contract No. 1041, in the amount of $10,275.00, by unanimous vote.
XV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B
None
XVI. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SPORTS COMPLEX CONSULTING SERVICES
AGREEMENT.
Mr. Bouman reported that Staff had been delaying bringing
the Council an agreement for professional services pending
receipt of a final agreement from the Desert Sands School
District. He stated that a review panel had selected the
firm of Wexler-Urrutia for these design services and that
Council had concurred with that selection after presenta-
tions during a Study Session. He stated that both he and
Mr. Diaz were comfortable with the agreement and would
request Council's authorization to move ahead with it.
Mr. Diaz requested a wording change in the "Termination
of Agreement" section of the contract: "paid for" to
be changed to "of work".
Upon motion by McPherson and second by Snyder, the contract for
architectural design services with the firm of Wexler Urrutia, as amended,
was approved by unanimous vote.
B. CITY ATTORNEY
None
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XVI. REPORTS AND REMARKS (Continued)
C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Newbrander inquired as to when Avenue 44 would be
changed in name to Fred Waring Drive. The City Clerk responded
that due to legal requirements, the actual process of changing
the name could not commence until September with anticipation
of the official name change taking place the first of December.
Councilman Puluqi stated that about six months ago, three
stop signs were installed at the corners of Cook Street and
Fairway Drive. The one portion of the intersection which is
in Palm Desert does not contain a stop sign, and he felt that
this created a very dangerous situation. He pointed out that
Indian Wells will not take them down and therefore, he felt
that the City of Palm Desert should install one.
Councilman Puluqi moved and Councilman Snyder seconded that Staff
be directed to install a stop sign at the corner of Cook Street and
Fairway Drive.
Mayor Wilson stated that he concurred that the existing three-
way stop intersection did create an extremely dangerious situa-
tion.
1 Mayor Wilson called for the vote on the motion; motion carried
unanimously.
Councilman McPherson stated that this was brought to the City
several months ago by a resident. It was presented to the
Technical Traffic Committee which consists of police, Sheriff,
Caltrans, and engineering type individuals. After considerable
evaluation, it was their recommendation that the City not
install the sign. He stated his preference to negotiate
with the City of Indian Wells to have them remove their signs.
JOINT METING - CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
I CALL TO ORDER
Chairman/Mayor Wilson called the Joint Meeting of the City Council
and Redevelopment Agency to order at 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 1981,
in City Hall Council Chambers.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
James E. McPherson
Alexis D. Newbrander
Romeo S. Puluqi
Walter H. Snyder
S. Roy Wilson
Also Present:
Martin J. Bouman, City Manager/Executive Director
Carlos L. Ortega, Assistant City Manager
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Meeting of May 14,
1981.
Upon motion by Puluqi and second by Snyder, the Consent Calendar
was approved as presented by unanimous vote.
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IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
V. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 133 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AND THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOP-
MENT AGENCY REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY
OF RIVERSIDE TO AUTHORIZE THE REDEVELOPMENT OF AN AREA WITHIN
ITS TERRITORIAL LIMITS BY THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND TO
DESIGNATE THE CITY TO UNDERTAKE SUCH REDEVELOPMENT.
Mr. Ortega reported that Council had instructed the City
Manager to proceed with the expansion of the Redevelopment
Agency boundaries for the purpose of construction of flood
control work. Some of that area is in the County. However,
in order to accomplish the work in this area, the City of
Palm Desert must have the expressed consent of the County.
This resolution will officially ask the Board of Supervisors
to allow the City to means of ordinance to expand the Redevelop-
ment project area into County territory.
He noted that the following sentence should be included at
the end of Section 1 of the proposed resolution: "The pur-
pose of this amendment shall be exclusively for the purpose
of development of flood control facilities."
Upon motion by Snyder and second by Puluqi, Resolution No. 133 was
unanimously adopted, as amended.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 134 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AND THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOP-
MENT AGENCY REQUESTING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDIAN
WELLS, CALIFORNIA, TO AUTHORIZE THE REDEVELOPMENT OF AN AREA
WITHIN ITS TERRITORIAL LIMITS BY THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND
TO DESIGNATE THE CITY TO UNDERTAKE SUCH REDEVELOPMENT.
Mr. Ortega noted this was an identical action except involving
the City of Indian Wells.
Upon motion by Puluqi and second by Newbrander, Resolution No. 134
was unanimously adopted as amended.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
None
VII. OLD BUSINESS
None
VIII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
X. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr. Bouman stated that in regard to further effort in the direc-
tion of the action just taken by the Council/Agecy, it appears
that we will need the services of a financial consultant. We
are talking about a $20 Million tax allocation bonding for these
improvements. They will be revenue bonds, self -paying, at no
cost to the public. Several proposals were requested and
eight were received. He pointed out that Council has assisted
staff in reviewing all proposals, and it was felt that the
May 28, 1981
Pavel(
MINUTES
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X. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Continued)
firm of Birr, Wilson & Associates of San Francisco should be
selected as the financial consultants with staff being
authorized to negotiate a contract which would require
reviews of a draft contract with the Agency Counsel in Los
Angeles. That final action could then come back to the next
meeting.
Chairman Wilson inquired as to whether or not the Council/Agency
could just approve the award of the contract at this time, and
Mr. Erwin advised that it could be done.
Upon motion by Snyder and second by Puluqi, staff was authorized
to enter into a contract with Birr, Wilson & Associates of San Francisco
by unanimous vote.
Mr. Steven Kark, representative of Birr Wilson & Associates,
addressed the Council/Agency and expressed his pleasure at
being able to work with the City in resolving the flood
control problems. He expressed extreme optimism for moving
forward rapidly.
Apartment Buildings
Mr. Bouman stated that back in January, the Agency had sold
two apartment buildings which were to be moved from property
owned by the Redevelopment Agency within a certain time period.
He pointed out that the new owners were experiencing problems
and delays with the County relative to zoning of the property
to which they are to be moved. They were requesting a 90-day
extension of time, and staff recommended this extension with
the provision that the new owners make a better attempt at
securing the buildings.
Upon motion by McPherson and second by Snyder, a 90-day extension
of time was unanimously granted.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by McPherson and second by Newbrander and unanimous
vote, Chairman/Mayor Wilson adjourned the Joint Meeting of the City Council
and the Redevelopment Agency at 8:26 p.m.
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S_,///ROY-41ILSON , MAYOR /
S.'ROY WILSON, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, CI CLERK
SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, SE RETARY TO
THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
May 28, 1981
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Vol.
EXHIBIT "A"
'Serving the hub of the Coochello Volley"
Val if —No. 13 Thursday, November 1. 1973 10 Cents Per Copy
Iitl.H wit
October 24 91 11
October23 92 47
October 26 90 11
October27 1S St
October 21 13 41
October29 13 49
October 10 $7 55
Mayors favor cityhood
,?r Mayors of Me Coachella valley
s„•.siiaaaCQtttra4giUeSAntalheryrozypenf.lead-.
• ors have come out in support of the
if_ _. : -+ aPalm Desert Incorporation. They are
CHAEL meeting daily on the "Today Show" at
2S a.m. on channel 6. cable 34 with
the final appearance being Tuesday.
TEL November 6, election day.
Richard Hite, Palm Dart stock- incorporators. 'Local coolrol and iota
bs*Mae.aal aaadidate .the office of • demur& rgjgIpgn a dUt3w!seararea
city.eouacif le thaT Ify, 7S'co`n8items( irons for Mt.:wresion ClbsorrsaTB.
tie discussions totothe menu of incur- Mayer Roger Harlow of Indio ap
;oration with cos ionted y leaders. peered this rooming, also backing ih
Wiliam Gibson, ince mayor of De- upcoming vote. Mayor Harlow state.
sell Hot Sprtiis, appeared Wednesday " the Incorporation of Palm Desert w
morning and ducuseed the reasons for (Continued on Page21
•
►esert Incorporation `D Dc
There has been little public oppost.
Gar to the proposed cf tybood.
The tncorportatien dnve has been
led by a Palm Desert Incorporation
Committee compnsed df many leadiog
and respected citnena. _
The Committee against incorpora-
tion has been led by Mr. and Mrs. Steve
Kallejun of Palm Desert Opponents
have conducted telephone campaigns
and distributed leaflets and stickers.
. Hallejtan told the Post yesterday
that be felt incorporation at this time
was "premature "
"I don't see how we can be a clty
without higher taxes, but It's up to the
people. If they rant more services then
the taxes will begin to climb. We will
stall have to pay county taxes even Uwe
become a city." he said.
Eallepan said he thought it would
have bete beuer if there had been a lit-
tle larger populace for the election.
"Incorporation is going to happen
some day," he said. "In an election of
this type people are not as vocal as they
are in Presidential or even Sesatonal
elections, but hopefully they will show
up et the polls Many people we spoke to
were undecided we have tried to make
our point, but it will be the people's de-
cision. 1 am glad that a lot of people
have shown that there is a lot of com•
muntty Involvement to this election,"
Kallepan added.
1f cltyhood is approved, Palm De-
sert will be a city of g IR square relies
with an assessed valuation of S31,-
130.000. It will have a population of 16:
166 and 60 miles of pubUe'roads. 4,722
registered voters.•
A study by the Local Agency Per -
motion Commission (LAFC01 reveals
that estimated income for the but year
of operation. beginning July 1, 1173,
would total 1534.396. estimated expeodt-
ture would be S190,000 with a surplus of
8544.396.
C. Robert Hubbard, incorporation
Committee Chairman. has stated that
this is a "very conservative surplus
estimate."
Based on those figures, the com-
mittee has declared there will be no
need for oily Increase In city taxes.
In a statement to the Post yester-
day, Hubbard and Warren Bailey, In-
corporation Committee vice chalrmaa,
predicted that the 70 per cent voter
turnout would almost guarantee Use
election's success.
"The hard work and dedication of
the 290 leading local citizens working on
the incorporation will be the main far
for In the anticipated success of the
dnve." they said.
Some voters have expressed con-
cern that a newly.elected city council
will not have had specific expenence us
clty management
;id town meeting
renting me reasons why Incorporation
is necessary to the public.
"We have worked hard for 2t
months• and we are roofident that this
time Palm Desert will be incorporat-
ed," he said.
Hubbard praised his co-chairman
Hubbard drer attenUoe to a pam-
phlet issued to voters by mall ergleg a
vote for a slate of five candidates. As•
ton, Benson, Brush, Clark and Goa.
sales. It was signed "Citizens for Incor-
poration.•'
"This r as not drstrlbui d by tr.. the
, Pointed out Jack Maefadye , eons- Including an or
mince public relations chairman, "For palgn and fret
more than sex months a committee polls.
headed by Philip Boyd, first mayor of Candidate
Palm Springs, and Judge Andrew• Ey- low-key from 1
man has been collecting Information dates have late
from many sources on the necessary In- paigns In the
Mal steps to be taken by the new chy main, camparg
council In the first few weeks. Judge sonal basis s
Eyman U a semi -retired Superior Court speaking to sm
judge from Sao Francisco. now a per- tons.
maoent resident of our area. The condo
"The information, ideas and the public on
suggestions have been available to the meetings soon:
candidates and rill be furnished to the lilt Committee
new city council after November 6 as dinner at the S.
they request Ili" he said. Macfadyen a meeting at C
said that It appears probable the new at the Commit
council will appoint an expeneneedact- night•
Mg city manager. Public tun
"Mr. Boyd has information for the meetings was
new council on en experienced Indhide- meeting drew i
els available, and Judge Eyman bat the However.
same information on available city at- and backgroun
torneys. With the guidance of a fully made suteme
qualified city manager and city attar- epee quesuons.
oey and the elected city council will be Previous
able to function In an orderly and QUO- were in 1914 an
Pied manner from the very first day," Rancho Ming
Macfadven said. proposed boun.
Both Hubbard and Bailey cautioned now inside the
, against voter apathy on the part of In• rage which Int
corporation supporters. year.
Macfadyen said every effort will be I Candidates made to get out the vote nest Tuesday, seats on the row
Polling
locations
Here is a list of location of
polling places by precincts.
North a43022 and North
41019 1st Baptist Church,
73550 Santa Rosa
Ma
hit
Hermit Man
a member of the
School D,stnrt f
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Palm Desert • Rancho Mirage • Cathedral City • Indian shells • Palm Desert Counlry Club • La Quanta • Bermuda Dunes
XVI — No. 24
Two Sections —28 Pages
PD budget
'up and down'
for 1980-81
By KEITH CARTER
Because of an anticipated
sharp decrease In revenues re
suiting from the decline In build-
ing locally. Palm Desert Is light-
ening Its operating budget for
19AQg1.
But at the same time. the
city will be embarking upon Its
most ambitious one year capital
Improvements program eser,
calling for total expenditures of
1S 7 million for a varlet.), of
projects. Including 12.0 million
for construction of a new civic
centerclty hall complex.
City officials unveiled the
Civic center
project tops
spending
During the past seven years
since Incorporation. Palm Desert
has managed to accumulate 14.7
million in reserve funds from an-
nual budget surpluses.
preliminary budget, which May-
or Hoy Wilson explained "Is talc.
Ing a new turn" for the upcoming
fiscal year, Monday morning at a
press conference.
"In the past. we've always
been able to anticipate an end of-
the.year surplus," City Manager
Marty Boumaa explained. "but
this year we're going to be spend-
ing rvety penny that comes In."
That tight budgeting comes
despite the fact that the clty's
operational expenses will drop 12
percent from 1979 00 to 12 6 mil.
lion, the direct result of cutbacks
In the clty staff which will see the
number of employees drop from
a peak of 47 In 197980 to 43 dur-
Ing the coming year. •
That still reflects a 7.7 per-
cent pay Increase for city em-
ployees as well as an 18.7 percent
rise In the cost of providing po-
lite protection through the Boun-
ty sheriff's department.
Virtually all the personnel
cutbacks will come In the build-
ing and safety department,
where an expected 40 percent re-
duction In development will
mean a reduction of seven per-
sons In the staff from the cur-
rentyeer peak.
The oniy,.n. position added
Week of June 12-June 18, 1980 25 Cents Pr
GOP summit
Two former political fogs, Ronald Reogon and G•r-
old Ford, put on o show of unity lost Thursday whop
Reagan, who hos aH but clinched the Republican
naninction for president in 1980 met with former
President Ford, the pory's 1976 nominee, at Ford's
Rancho Mirage home. During their 90.minute private
meeting, the two discussed strains'
full campaign in which Reogon will
'oaf P'•tident Jimmy Carter, whom p
target of both the Republicans of o p
following their session. (Post photo
van)
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