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Home My WebLink About1982-11-04MINUTES ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1982 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. II. ID. IV. V. VI. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman James E. McPherson INVOCATION - Mayor Pro-Tempore Alexis D. Newbrander ROLL CALL Present: 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 Carlos L. Ortega, Assistant City Manager Doug Phillips, Deputy City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk Barry D. McClellan, Director of Public Works Paul E. Byers, Director of Finance Ramon A. Diaz, Director of Environmental Services AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 28, 1982. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Demand No. 83-043. Rec: Approve as presented. C. RESOLUTION NO. 82-145 - 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 BUILDING & SAFETY THAT HAVE BEEN MICROFILMED. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. D. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES AND NEW CONSTRUCTION TAX for Construction of a Storage and Maintenance Building, Living Desert Reserve, Applicant. Rec: Approve the request and authorize the Department of Building & Safety to issue permits at no charge. MINUTES ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 1982 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Upon motion by Newbrander, second by McPherson, and unanimous vote of the Council, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. VII. VIII. IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A N one PUBLIC HEARINGS N one RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 82-146 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A HOME MORTGAGE FINANCE PROGRAM IN COOPERATION WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE. Mr. Bouman reviewed the provisions of the resolution whereby the City would agree to cooperate with the County of Riverside in a home mortgage finance program for 1982. MR. MILT FRANCES, Lewis Homes, addressed the Council and explained that his firm had applied for the monies available through the County in an effort to provide affordable housing to first-time home buyers. He explained that applicants must be in an income range of $39,000/annually and that it must be their first home. Additionally, they would not be permitted to resell the home to anyone but a first- time buyer. He noted that the interest rate would be approximately 10.5% to 10.75% on $85,000 to $98,000 homes. Upon motion by McPherson, second by Puluqi, Resolution No. 82-146 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. X. ORDINANCES For Introduction: A. ORDINANCE NO. 318 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND GRANTING OF FRANCHISES OR PRIVILEGES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND COOPERATION OF CABLE COMMUNICATION, OR CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR THE CONTINUING REGULATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THESE FRANCHISES AND THE ACTIVITIES RELATIVE TO THEM. (Continued from the meetings of September 9 and Ocotber 14, 1982.) Mr. Bouman reported that Coachella Valley Television Company had submitted a new and shorter version of this ordinance for consideration and that the City Attorney had not had adequate time to review it. He had, therefore, requested a continuance of the item. In addition, it was staff's recommendation that a public hearing be scheduled for the consideration of this ordinance inasmuch as considerable public interest had been received. Councilman McPherson moved to continue the item to the meeting of January 13, 1983, and to further instruct the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing for its review. Councilman Puluqi seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. For Adoption: None -2- MINUTES ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 1982 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XI. XII. XIII. XIV. xv. XVI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None NEW BUSINESS None CONTINUED BUSINESS None OLD BUSINESS None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B None REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER 1. REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY ADVANCE OF $200,000 TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. Mr. Bouman reported that in order for the Agency to meet current bills for the construction of the flood control channel, it would be necessary for the City to make the requested advance. These could be taken from Fund 38 of the Capital Improvement Reserve Fund for Highway 111 Beautification which will not be needed from City funds. Councilman McPherson moved to authorize a temporary advance of $200,000.00 from the Capital Improvement Reserve Fund (##38) for Highway 111 Beautification to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency to meet current project costs. Councilman Puluqi seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. 2. REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION REGARDING A PERSONNEL MATTER. Mr. Bouman stated it would be necessary to hold a Closed Session at the end of the Agenda. B. CITY ATTORNEY Mr. Phillips reported that at the Council's direction, the City Attorney had spoken with Pacific Coast Construction Company, developer of Tract 15000, relative to their willingness to voluntarily modify their drainage fees, and they were not agreeable. C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Councilman Puluqi requested the Planning staff to start research on rent control ordinances to see what other cities have. Mayor Wilson announced that in Closed Session on Thursday, October 28, 1982, the Council had, by unanimous vote, separated the Secretary to the City Manager duties from the position of City Clerk, Secretary to the City Council, and Public Information Officer with direction to the City Manager to recruit for a replacement for that position. XVII. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by McPherson, second by Snyder, and unanimous vote of the Council, Mayor Wilson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session for the purpose of -3- MINUTES ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 1982 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * discussing a personnel matter at 7:32 p.m., noting that the Closed Session would commence immediately following completion of the Study Session Agenda. Mayor Wilson reconvened the meeting following Closed Session at 10:05 p.m. A. RESOLUTION NO. 82-150 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 82-113, SECTION 1, TABLE OF SALARY RANGES FOR CLASSIFICATIONS AND POSITIONS, BY ADDING ONE NEW CLASS TITLE. Mr. Bouman recommended adoption of the resolution which would add the position of Secretary to the City Manager at salary range 75. Councilman McPherson moved and Councilman Newbrander seconded to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 82-150. Motion was defeated on a 3-2 vote with Councilmen Puluqi, Snyder, and Wilson voting NO. Councilman Puluqi moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 82-150 establishing the position of Secretary to the City Manager at salary range 72. Councilman Snyder seconded the motion. Motion carried on a 3-2 vote with Councilmen McPherson and Newbrander voting NO. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 82-151 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 82-114, CHANGING TITLES AND POSITIONS IN THE ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT, AND THUS ESTABLISHING A REVISED TABLE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS FOR THE 1982/83 FISCAL YEAR. Mr. Bouman reviewed the provisions of the resolution which would add the position of Secretary to the City Manager, City Clerk/Public Information/Secretary to Mayor do City Council, and one additional crossing guard. Upon motion by Newbrander, second by Snyder, Resolution No. 82-151 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. Upon motion by Snyder, second by Puluqi, and unanimous vote of the Council, Mayor Wilson adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m. ATTEST: SHEILA R. d IyerGAN, CITE. ERK CITY OF PA M DESERT, IFORNIA -4-