Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-12-08MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1983 CIVIC CENTER ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Snyder convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - COUNCILMAN S. ROY WILSON III. INVOCATION - MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE RICHARD S. KELLY IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmember Phyllis Jackson Mayor Pro-Tempore Richard S. Kelly Councilman Romeo S. Puluqi Councilman S. Roy Wilson Mayor Walter H. Snyder Also Present: Bruce A. Altman, City Manager Carlos L. Ortega, Assistant City Manager David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk Barry McClellan, Director of Public Works Ramon A. Diaz, Director of Environmental Services Eric Vogt, Fire Marshal Frank Allen, Code Enforcement Supervisor V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS VI. A. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO PAUL E. BYERS, RETIRING DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND CITY TREASURER. Mayor Snyder read the resolution of appreciation and sincerely thanked Mr. Byers for his years of dedicated service to the City. Mr. Byers accepted the resolution and thanked the Council for their support through the years. B. PRESENTATION OF COMMEMORATIVE COINS Mr. Jim McLaughlin, Chairman of the Advertising & Promotion Committee, presented the Council with the first 5 commemorative coins. He stated that the Committee had ordered 2,000 coins for distribution by the City Council to individuals who have served their community. Mayor Snyder accepted the coins and presented Councilmember Jackson with the first, indicating that it was she who had spearheaded this committee and made sure the birthday celebration was as wonderful as it was. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 10, 1983. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL -MEETING - DECEMBER 8, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * B. MINUTES of the Adjourned City Council Meeting of November 15, 1983. Rec: Approve as presented. C. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Demand Nos. 84-045, 84-051, 84-052, and 84-053. Rec: Approve as presented. D. STATEMENT OF CASH TRANSACTIONS FOR MONTH OF OCTOBER1 1983. Rec: Receive and file. E. APPLICATION FOR ALOCHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE By Aftershifter, INC. for Aftershifter, 72-185 Painters Path, Palm Desert, California. Rec: Receive and file. F. APPLICATION FOR ALOCHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE By James T. and Virginia Lewis for The Beer Hunter, Inc., 73-579 Highway 111, Palm Desert, California. Rec: Receive and file. G. REPORT FROM SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT for Month of October, 1983. Rec: Receive and file H. RESOLUTION NO. 83-125 - 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. I. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By Farmers Insurance Group on Behalf of Bruce & Linda Cogle, 77-410 Missouri, Palm Desert, California. Rec: Deny the Claim based on the fact the claim is deficient pursuant to the requirements of Section 910 of the Government Code in that it does not contain the following: 1. The address of the claimant; and 2. a general description of the indebtedness obligation, injury, damage or loss incurred known at the time of presentation of the claim; and 3. the names of the public employer -employees causing the injury, damage or loss. 4. the amount claimed as of the date of presentation, including the estimated amount of any perspective injury, damage or loss known at the time of the presentation of the claim, together with the basis of computation of the amount claimed. -2- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNC._ MEETING _ DECEMBER 8, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * J. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By Farmers Insurance Group on Behalf of Frank Knouse. Rec: Deny the Claim because the Claim is deficient pursuant to the requirements of Section 910 of the Government Code in that it does not contain the following: 1. The address of the claimant; and 2. a general description of the indebtedness obligation, injury, damage or loss incurred known at the time of presentation of the claim; and 3. the names of the public employer -employees causing the injury, damage or loss; and 4. the amount claimed as of the date of presentation, including the estimated amount of any perspective injury, damage or loss known at the time of the presentation of the claim, together with the basis of computation of the amount claimed. K. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By John L. Traylor on Behalf of Herman Weissker, Inc., Rec: Deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the Claimant. L. FLOOD DAMAGE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY By Robert G. Taylor on Behalf of Thomas & Sandra A. Castle, David & Donna Evers, Don Faulkner, Gulf Insurance Group/Select Insurance Company, Terry Henderson, Dennis & Donna Hile, Manuel & Jacquelyn Montoya, Richard & Dolores Moreno, Craig S. Salisbury, Joseph H. & Jeanne E. Salvo, Bob & Gayleen Snyder, George C. & Akiko Stone, and Colege H. Vasquez. Rec: Deny the Claims and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the claimant. M. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By DeeJay Adjusting & Appraising on Behalf of Herbert Elkie. Rec: Deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the claimant. N. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By Cliff Thornton on Behalf of Bernard Harlam. Rec: Deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the claimant. O. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By Taylor & Grossman on Behalf of Vanguard Insurance Company. Rec: Deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the claimant. P. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK For Contract No. 1058, Portola Avenue Culvert at the Haystack Channel. Q. Rec: Accept the work as complete and instruct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Recorder's Office. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK For Contract No. 1064, Street Resurfacing Program. Rec: Accept the work as complete and instruct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Recorder's Office. -3- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -...." DECEMBER 8, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * R. REQUEST FOR FINAL APPROVAL of Parcel Map 19504, David Freedman & Company, Applicant. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 83-126, approving Parcel Map 19504. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Kelly, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Council. VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A MRS. ALEXIS D. NEWBRANDER, 46-240 Cottage Lane, Palm Desert, addressed Council and presented a petititon signed by over 400 people which requested a 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Fred Waring Drive and Deep Canyon Road. Mr. McClellan advised that a traffic count was being conducted at this intersection and a report would be made at the Traffic Advisory Committee the following week so that the committee could make a recommendation for traffic control at the intersection. Mayor Snyder thanked Mrs. Newbrander for her efforts and advised that Mr McClellan would be in touch with her as to the results of the Committee meeting. MR. BRUCE THOMAS, 71-225 Cholla Road, Palm Desert, addressed Council as homeowner in Cahuilla Hills and gave a detailed description of problems caused in their area by the construction of the Palm Valley Channel. These problems included a 90 degree turn in Cholla Road which was very dangerous, a large drop in the pavement as it approaches the bridge, an unmarked dropoff adjacent to Cholla Road, numerous drainage problems, and a concern they had with regard to being totally isolated in a major catastrophy if their bridge were washed away during a flood. They felt only a helicopter would then be able to reach them. The following individuals spoke on the same issue: MR. ALLEN SHACK, 49-125 Cat Canyon Road, Palm Desert MS. ANNE COOPER, 75-170 Cahuilla Road, Palm Desert, Mayor Snyder advised that the City had no jurisdiction over these problems and while the Council strongly sympathized with the people, it encouraged them to take the matter to the elected board of the C.V. Water District, the governing agency responsible for the flood control channel, its construction, and its maintenance. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF A PREANNEXATION CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-1 (ONE FAMILY DWELLING) (RIVERSIDE COUNTY ZONING) TO PCD (UA) (PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE, UPON ANNEXATION) AND APPROVAL OF A COMMUNITY MASTER PLAN TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF 1266 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, A 300-UNIT HOTEL AND RELATED RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ON LAND PRIMARILY ON THE WEST SIDE OF HIGHWAY 74, IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE EXISTING PALM DESERT CITY LIMITS. WESTERN ALLIED PROPERTIES, INC. AND PLANNING CENTER, APPLICANTS. CASE NO. C/Z 09-81. (Continued from the Meetings of October 13 and November 10, 1983.) Mayor Snyder advised that the public hearing was still open and asked staff for further input, if any. Mr. Diaz reported that two issues remained unresolved -- Area 10A and timing of the payments for drainage fees. He advised that staff continued to recommend Council's introduction of the ordinance making it clear that it will not be adopted until right-of-way is dedicated to the City or the C.V. Water District, that area 10A be left in the open -4- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNG. MEETING _ DECEMBER 8, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * space zone, and that Resolution 83-100, certifying a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, be adopted. Mayor Snyder invited input in FAVOR of the request. MR. TOM CLARK, representative of Western Allied Properties, said staff had clearly stated the 3 issues. He asked that Council consider their request to develop 10A under the hillside overlay district provisions. MR. DICK ROEMELLA, 240 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, addressed Council and explained their arguments for developing Section 10A under the hillside overlay provisions. MS. ANNE COOPER 71-750 Cahuilla Road, Palm Desert, addressed Council and asked that the zoning adjacent to Cahuilla Hills property be eased to be compatible with their zoning. Mayor Snyder invited input in OPPOSITION to the project. MR. ALLEN SHACK addressed Council as a resident of Cahuilla Hills. He felt this project would create sound pollution, traffic congestion, ingress and egress problems, and would not be compatible to adjacent development. With no further input offered, Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Puluqi moved to include Section 10A in the hillside overlay district and to send the matter back to the Planning Commission for its concurrence. Councilmember Jackson seconded the motion. Motion failed by the following vote: AYES: Jackson & Puluqi NOES: Kelly, Wilson & Snyder Upon motion by Kelly, second by Wilson, Resolution No. 83-100, certifying a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, was adopted by a 4-1 vote with Councilman Puluqi voting NO. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Snyder, Ordinance No. 347 was passed by second reading by the following vote: AYES: Kelly, Wilson & Snyder NOES: Jackson & Puluqi Councilman Wilson moved to request the Planning Commission consider modification of the zoning on the northwest side of the channel and as presented in exhibits during the processing of the precise plan for this project. Councilman Puluqi seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR SNYDER CALLED A 10-MINUTE RECESS AT 8:45 P.M. AND RECONVENED THE MEETING AT 8:55 P.M. B. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1982 UNIFORM FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH & SAFETY CODE, SECTION 17962, Mayor Snyder declared the Public Hearing open and asked for staff's report. Mr. Altman recommended continuance of the item to allow the City Managers and Fire Commission time to more thoroughly review it. Mr. Eric Vogt, Fire Marshal, reviewed the major revisions proposed. Mayor Snyder invited input in FAVOR of the ordinance, and none was offered. He invited input in OPPOSITION to the ordinance, and none was offered. -5- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 8, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Upon motion by Wilson, second by Puluqi, the item was continued to the meeting of December 22, 1983, by unanimous vote of the Council. C. CONSIDERATION OF PER PARCEL ASSESSMENTS FOR LOT CLEANING CHARGES. Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing open. Mr. Altman reported that Parcel No. 627-212-008-4 had paid and should be removed from the proposed resolution. Mayor Snyder invited input in FAVOR of the assessments, and none was offered. He invited input in OPPOSITION to the assessments, and none was offered. He declared the public hearing closed. Upon motion by Jackson, second by Wilson, Resolution No. 83-127 as amended was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. D. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTIONS 25.28.0301 25.28.070, AND 25.30.240, RELATING TO HOTEL DENSITY AND HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS AND A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AS IT PERTAINS THERETO, CITY OF PALM DESERT, APPLICANT. CASE NO. ZOA 08-83. Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing open and asked for staff's report. Mr. Diaz reviewed the report and proposed amendments which would permit development of 3 story hotels in the C-1 zone by deleting reference to the number of stories. The amendment also removes the 24 unit per one limitation for hotels in the general commercial zone and 30 unit for one limitation in the planned commercial zone. Mayor Snyder invited input in FAVOR of the amendments. MR. CHARLES MARTIN, 73-725 El Paseo, Palm Desert, stated that the amendment made it easier for architects to work with. He felt that the 30 foot height limitation was a better restriction than limiting construction to 2 story. MR. RALPH WOOD, Chairman of the Planning Commission, explained the Commission's position. He noted that the Commission's hearing was not based on the possibility of increased bed tax revenues. Mayor Snyder invited input in OPPOSITION to the amendment. MR. GEORGE RITTER, 73-345 Juniper Street, Palm Desert, spoke in opposition in that he felt the ordinance lowered development standards and encouraged 3-story hotels when one 1 story is practical. He felt Palm Desert was moving in the direction of Palm Springs development, and people moved here to get away from that. Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing closed. For the record, Councilman Wilson stated he was extremely concerned about the ramifications of changing the height limitations. He noted that the same justifications were given when Council approved the increase to 30' or 2 story as were now being given. He felt consistency was important and that others had already been denied 3-story development. He felt that an exception for a particular hotel or hotels might be justified, but he could not agree with allowing 3-story office buildings or commercial. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Puluqi, Ordinance No. 355 was passed to second reading by a 4-1 vote of the Council with Councilman Wilson voting NO. -6- . MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNC._ MEETING DECEMBER 8, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IX. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 83-105 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION FOR A CHANGE OF ORGANIZATION KNOWN AS "PALM DESERT ANNEXATION NO. 16", PURSUANT TO SECTION 35140 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT CODE. (Continued from the Meetings of October 13 and November 10, 1983.) Mr. Diaz stated this reorganization should be continued until such time as the zone change ordinance had its second reading and was adopted. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Puluqi, the item was continued to the same time second reading of Ordinance No. 347 took place by unanimous vote of the Council. B. RESOLUTION NO. 83-128 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO TITLE 28 (ORDINANCE NO. 221) AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 12 OF SAID TITLE (ORDINANCE NO. 230). Mr. Altman reported that this was a request for variance on a lot within the Summit development. All of the proper findings had been made by staff and the granting of a variance was in order. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Kelly, Reolution No. 83-128 was adopted by a 4-0-1 vote with Councilman Puluqi absent from the room for this item. C. RESOLUTION NO. 83-132 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 82-163, AND THUS AUTHORIZING AND AGREEING TO FURNISH GROUP HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES, AND AMENDING THE 1983-84 BUDGET TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR INCREASED PREMIUM COSTS. Mr. McAllister reported that this item had been discussed at length in Study Session. Blue Shield, the City's current insurance carrier, had raised its premiums 54% thus necessitating a change in carrier. Upon motion by Jackson, second by Puluqi, Resolution No. 83-112 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. X. ORDINANCES For Introduction: A. ORDINANCE NO. 351 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 5.04.290 AND 5.04.320 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAX. (Continued from Meeting of November 10, 1983.) Upon motion by Puluqi, second by Wilson, the item was continued to the meeting of January 12, 1983, by unanimous vote of the Council. B. ORDINANCE NO. 352 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3.24 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE, IMPOSING A SALES AND USE TAX TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION. Mr. Altman reported that the proposed amendment to the City's sales and use tax laws will bring the City in conformance with State law as of January 1, 1984. There will be no impact to the City's sales tax revenues as a result of the amendment. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Kelly, Ordinance No. 352 was passed to second reading by unanimous vote of the Council. -7- MINUTES — REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 8, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C. ORDINANCE NO. 353 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 325, SECTION 10.16.100, PERTAINING TO PARKING OF TRUCKS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ON PUBLIC STREETS. Mr. Altman reported this item had received extensive discussion in Study Session, and it had been agreed that Councilmembers Jackson and Kelly would sit down and look at this to find possible alternatives. Upon motion by Puluqi, second by Kelly, consideration of Ordinance No. 353 was continued to the meeting of January 12, 1983, by unanimous vote of the Council. D. ORDINANCE NO. 354 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTER 8.04 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROVIDING FOR A NEW CHAPTER REGULATING FOOD HANDLERS. Mr. Altman stated this had been reviewed in Study Session with Mr. Roach from the County Health Department. He recommended introduction of the ordinance. Councilman Puluqi stated he felt adequate controls already existed and that this was an unnecessary layer of government. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Kelly, Ordinance No. 354 was passed to second reading by a 4-1 vote of the Council with Councilman Puluqi voting NO. For Adoption: None XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None XII. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF REVISION OF GRADING PERMIT AND PLAN REVIEW FEES. Mr. Altman reported the recommended changes were more in line with actual staff time required to review grading plans and that the former fees were as recommended in the 1974 Uniform Building Code. He recommended approval of the request. Upon motion by Puluqi, second by Kelly, Resolution No. 83-129 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 OF CONTRACT NO. 1057 - PALM DESERT TOWN CENTER FIRE STATION. Mr. Altman stated this item had been discussed in detail in Study Session. Approval would keep us within the 5% factor of the original contract. Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, approve Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $10,296.60 for the Palm Desert Town Center Fire Station Contract No. 1057. Councilman Puluqi seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. C. REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE BONDS IN LIEU OF PAYMENT OF FEES, PACIFIC COAST BUILDERS FOR DESERT FALLS, APPLICANT. Mr. Altman reported that the developer was requesting permission to post surety bonds for drainage, signalization and park fees. The Municipal Code requires that fees be paid prior to approval of final map -8- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNC. .AEETING DECEMBER 8, 1983 * * * * * * * * * *"* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * unless Council, by ordinance, allows substitution of bonds for fees. Staff recommended denial of the request. Councilman Puluqi moved to, by Minute Motion, deny the request and require that all fees be paid prior to approval of the final map as required by ordinance. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 OF CONTRACT NO. 1065, CIVIC CENTER STREET WIDENING. Mr. Altman reported this request was to allow the current contractor to perform additional curb and gutter work, a concrete drive entrance on San Pablo and removal of temporary asphalt concrete. Staff recommended approval. Councilman Puluqi moved to, by Minute Motion, approve Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1065 and to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 83-130, allocating $88,250 from the Capital Reserve Fund -Streets and transferring the contract from the New Construction Tax Fund to the new appropriation. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. E. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR BUILDING INSPECTORS. Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, extend two contract inspectors for 4 months. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. F. CONSIDERATION OF 1982-83 FIRE TAX ADJUSTMENTS. Mr. Altman explained that this item authorized staff to inform the County Auditor/Controller not to collect the 1982-83 fire tax under assessments and that instead such be billed with the 1984-85 tax bill. The alternative would save the City money. Councilman Puluqi moved to, by Minute Motion, instruct staff to wait to collect the 1982-83 underassessments as part of the 1984-85 tax bill. Councilmember Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. G. CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT FOR PART-TIME INSPECTOR FOR PUBLIC NUISANCES. Mr. Altman reported this authorization would permit the hiring of a person to deal with the problem of running water on the streets and would permit one person for 32 hours per week at a rate of $12/hour. Councilmember Jackson moved to, by Minute Motion, approve a contract with Mr. Wallace Reynolds at an hourly rate of $12.00, including auto allowance, for 32 hours per week for assignment to the Public Works Department. Councilman Puluqi seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. H. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY COACHELLA VALLEY TELEVISION TO BE FRANCHISED UNDER CITY'S NEW FRANCHISE ORDINANCE AND FOR RATE INCREASE. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Puluqi, the request for franchising under the City's new ordinance was continued to the meeting of January 26, 1984, by unanimous vote of the Council. Mr. Altman noted the request for rate increase had been discussed at considerable length in Study session with the representative from Coachella Valley Television present to express their views. If the Council did not object to the rate increase, it should take no action which would in affect permit the increase. Council took no action, thus approving the requested rate increase. Councilman Puluqi objected to any rate increase until such time as service by C.V.T.V. is improved. -9- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 8, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATION OF MONEY FOR PRODUCTION OF CITY CALENDAR. Mayor Snyder moved to direct the City Manager to take whatever steps necessary to accomplish the production of a community calendar in a timely fashion. Councilmember Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. XIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. REQUEST FROM CANYON COVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION FOR REDESIGN OF THE HAYSTACK CHANNEL. (Continued from the Meetings of October 13 and November 10, 1983.) Mr. Altman advised this item was for discussion in Closed Session. XIV. OLD BUSINESS None XV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B None XVI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER None B. CITY ATTORNEY None C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL XVII. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Wilson moved to adjourn the meeting to Closed Session (immediately following adjournment of Redevelopment Agency Meeting) for the purpose of discussing pending litigation, said adjournment to be in honor and in memory of our former colleague, Ed Uhrlaub, who will be missed by all of us. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote, and Mayor Snyder adjourned to Closed Session at 10:22 p.m. Mayor Snyder reconvened the City Council meeting at 11:15 p.m. and immediately adjourned with no action taken. ATTEST: SHEILA R. G IGAN, CI CLERK CITY OF PA M DESE' CI -10-