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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-06-23MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 1983 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Puluqi convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. IL. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Richard S. Kelly M. INVOCATION - Mayor Pro-Tempore Walter H. Snyder IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilman Phyllis Jackson Councilman Richard S. Kelly Mayor Pro-Tem Walter H. Snyder Councilman S. Roy Wilson Mayor Romeo S. Puluqi Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, Acting City Manager Jonathan Landau, Deputy City Attorney • Barry D. McClellan, Director of Public Works Paul E. Byers, Director of Finance Ramon A. Diaz, Director of Environmental Services Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS Mayor Puluqi announced the following action taken in Closed, Session of the June 14, 1983, Council Meeting: 1. By a 4-0-1 vote, with Councilman Wilson absent, Council approved the salary and fringe benefit package as submitted by staff. Said salary package increases range from 0% to 7.5% and were determined on a position -by -position basis. 2. By a 4-0-1 vote, with Councilman Wilson absent, Council approved a 7.5% salary increase for the position of City Clerk/Public Information Officer. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Adjourned City Council Meeting of June 7, 1983. Rec: Approve as presented. B. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 9, .1983. Rec: Approve as presented. C. MINUTES of the Adjourned City Council Meeting of June 14, 1983. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE ?3, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * D. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Demand Nos. 83-114, 83-115, 83-121, and 83-122. Rec: Approve as presented. E. STATEMENT OF CASH TRANSACTIONS FOR MONTH OF MAY, 1983. Rec: Receive and file. F. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK For Contract No. 1053, Assessment District 81-1 (Shadow Mountain Drive Area). Rec: Accept the work as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for Contract No. 1053 with the County Recorder's Office. G. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK For Contract No. 1062, Cross Gutter Reconstruction 1982-83. Rec: Accept the work as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for Contract No. 1062 with the County Recorder's Office. H. — CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By Kristopher Henkel In The Amount Of 5515.22 For Alleged Automobile Damage. Rec: Reject the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the claimant. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Snyder, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Council. VU. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A None • MAYOR PULUQI ANNOUNCED THAT, WITH NO OBJECTIONS FROM THE COUNCIL2 HE COULD MOVE THE MATTER OF SECOND READING OF THE RENT CONTROL ORDINANCE FORWARD TO THIS POINT OF THE AGENDA TO ACCOMMODATE THE MANY PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE ON THIS ISSUE. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION A. ORDINANCE NO. 329 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 9.50 TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT RELATING TO MOBILE HOME PARK RENT REVIEW. Mr. Ortega reported that no further input had been received since the first reading of the ordinance at Council's last meeting. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Snyder, Ordinance No. 329 was adopted by a 4-1 vote with Councilman Jackson voting NO. Mayor Puluqi announced that the City would be advertising for volunteers to serve on the Rent Review Commission so that appointments could be made prior to the effective date of the ordinance on July 23, 1983. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE CATEGORIES AND RATES. (Continued from May 26 and June 9, 1983, Meetings.) Mayor Puluqi declared the Public Hearing open and asked for staffs report. -2- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL EETING JUNE 23, 1983 * , * * * * * * * * w * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mr. Ortega reported that the Code Enforcement Supervisor had met with a committee of the Chamber of Commerce to go over the provisions of this amendment. The only question he received was why real estate brokers would pay by gross receipts when contractors would not? Staffs feeling was the contractors were forced to pay other fees such as permits, plan checks, etc. and that it would not be fair to place them in the same category as real estate agents. Mr. Ortega stated that the amendment would: 1) Eliminate the rate structures that are no longer constitutional by law; 2) eliminate the tax inequities brought about by various combinations of rates; 3) simplify the rate structure by combining nineteen rate categories into six; and 4) simplify and reduce paperwork, making it less confusing to the taxpayer. He noted the current gross receipt minimum tax of $50 would go to $60 with all progressive brackets in the tax table thereafter remaining as they are and a new gross receipt schedule would be established for out-of-town business, thus eliminating the unconstitutional flat rate schedule. He stated that a resolution establishing fees under this ordinance would be presented at the next Council meeting. Mayor Puluqi invited input in favor of the amendment, and none was offered. He invited input in OPPOSITION to the amendment,. and none was offered. He declared thepublic hearing closed Upon motion by Wilson, second by Kelly, Ordinance No. 339 was passed to second reading by unanimous vote of the Council. B. CONSIDERATION OF CREATION OF A LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR THE LANDSCAPED MEDIANS LOCATED ON COOK STREET AND COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE .ADJACENT TO THE LAKES COUNTRY CLUB AND PER PARCEL ASSESSMENTS FOR SAID DISTRICT'S. 1983-84 ASSESSMENT. Mayor Puluqi declared the Public Hearing o n and asked for staffs report. Mr. Steve Smith, Associate Planner, stated that this hearing was to consider the creation of a district to provide lighting and landscaping maintenance for median strips on Country Club and Cook Street. He noted the assessments were the same as presented in the Engineer's Report with the exception of the split of two parcels • --, 632-300-002-8 and 632-300-053-4 which made each one's assessment:$220.40. He recommended approval of said request. Mayor Puluqi invited input in FAVOR of the proposal, and the following spoke: MR. ANZA PROVENZA, 73-350 Chappel, Rancho Mirage. Mayor Puluqi invited input in OPPOSITION to the proposal, and none was offered. He declared the Public Hearing closed. Upon motion by Snyder, second by Puluqi, Resolution No. 83-55 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. C. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF 1983-84 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET. Mayor Puluqi declared the Public Hearing open and asked for staffs report. Mr. Ortega reported that Council had officially received the proposed budget at its meeting of June 9, 1983, and that the purpose of this hearing was to receive public input on the proposed used of Federal Revenue Sharing monies which was for contracting for police protection with the Sheriff's Department. The total proposed amount of Revenue sharing monies was $155,000. -3- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 23, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Puluqi invited input in FAVOR of the request, and none was offered. He invited input in opposition to the request, and none as offered. He declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Jackson stated she thought the City Attorney's office had recommended inclusion of an amount of $75,000 for defense of the rent control ordinance. Councilman Wilson responded that money could be allocated when and if it was necessary. Mr. Ortega added that the City Attorney had submitted several items for consideration which would be discussed in Closed Session at the end of the meeting. Upon motion by Jackson, second by Kelly, Resolution Nos. 83-54 and 83-44 were adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. IX. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 83-56 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 1982-83 BUDGET TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS TO CERTAIN ACCOUNTS. Mr. Ortega reported that as of June 30, 1983, certain accounts would be overexpended and in order for the Finance Director to make payments, the budget must be adjusted for the current fiscal year. Upon Council question, Mr. Byers responded that all four accounts were within Purchasing/Personnel/General Services. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Jackson, Resolution No. 83-56 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. B. RESOLUTION NO. 83-57 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 1982-83 BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN COSTS OF THE SPORTS CENTER COMPLEX. Mr. Ortega reported this had been discussed at length in Study Session. Since we were unable to negotiate a lease agreement with the School District that would be suitable to the State, it would be necessary for the City to provide full funding of the Sports Complex construction. The proposed resolution would provide for this funding. In addition, Mr. Ortega requested adoption of Resolution No. 83-66 changing the project utilizing funding from 1976 and 1980 Park Bond Act and the Roberti- Z'berg Urban Open Space and Recreation Program. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Snyder, Resoluton No. 83-57 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. Upon motion by Snyder, second by Kelly, Resolution No. 83-66 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. C. RESOLUTION NO. 83-58 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 82-114 AND ESTABLISHING A REVISED TABLE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS FOR THE 1983/84 FISCAL YEAR. Mr. Ortega reported that the Council had reviewed this in Study Session along with one recommended change — that of 8 Maintenance Workers rather than the 6 indicated. Upon motion by Snyder, second by Wilson, Resolution No. 83-58 was adopted as amended by unanimous vote of the Council. -4- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL :STING JUNE 23, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * *- * * * * * * * * * * *- * •- .. * * * * * * * * D. RESOLUTION NO. 83-59 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 82-113, RESOLUTION NO. 82-150, AND RESOLUTION NO. 83-26, AND THUS ESTABLISHING FOR THE 1983/84 FISCAL YEAR A REVISED TABLE OF SALARY RANGES FOR CLASSIFICATIONS AND POSITIONS, A SALARY SCHEDULE (ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"), POSITIONS EXEMPT FROM OVERTIME PROVISIONS, MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT, AUTO ALLOWANCES, SERVICE CLUB REIMBURSEMENT, PROVISIONS FOR LONGEVITY ADVANCEMENTS, CITY PAYMENT OF THE EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION TO THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MAXIMUM VACATION ACCUMULATION, OBSERVANCE OF HOLIDAYS FALLING ON SATURDAY ON THE PRECEEDING FRIDAY, LIFE INSURANCE EQUAL TO ANNUAL SALARY, DISABILITY INSURANCE, AND BIENNIAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1983. Mr. Ortega requested a Closed Session for discussion on this item. Council so agreed. E. RESOLUTION NO. 83-60 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING SB 851 RELATING TO STATE FUNDING FOR EDUCATION. Mr. Ortega read theresolution in support of SB 851 which dealt with State funding for the College of the Desert. Councilman Wilson suggested that wherever the resolution referred to residents of the Coachella Valley, it should be amended to read "residents of Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley". Upon motion by Snyder, second by Kelly, Resolution No. 83-60 as amended was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. F. RESOLUTION NO. 83-61 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENT TO ANNEX ADDITIONAL TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 (CANYON COVE) PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972. Mr. McClellan reported that this item had been discussed at length in Study Session and that the Engineer's Report had been_passed out at that time as well. He reviewed the staff report noting that this action merely set a public hearing for July 14, 1983, at which time and place individuals would be heard. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Snyder, Resolution No. 83-61 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. G. RESOLUTION NO. 83-62 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, CLARIFYING PERMITTED. USES IN THE RESORT COMMERCIAL (PC-4) ZONE. Mr. Ortega reported this resolution merely clarified CounciPs intent relative to service stations in the PC(4) zone. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Snyder, Resolution No. 83-62 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. H. RESOLUTION NO. 83-63 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING COLLECTION OF CASH ASSESSMENT OF LESS THAN $150.00 ON TAX ROLLS FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 81-1. Mr. Ortega stated this resolution authorized those assessments in the curb and gutter assessment district that were so small no bonds were -5- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 23, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *• sold to be placed on the property tax rolls. Upon motion by Jackson, second by Snyder, Resolution No. 83-63 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. X. ORDINANCES For Introduction: None For Adoption: A. ORDINANCE NO. 329 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 9.50 TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT RELATING TO MOBILE HOME PARK RENT REVIEW. Action on this item taken immediately following Section VII., Oral Communications - A. B. ORDINANCE NO. 340 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3.28.080 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT RELATING TO DELINQUENT TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAXES. Mr. Ortega reported that no further input had been received since first reading of this ordinance. Upon motion by Puluqi, second by Snyder, Ordinance No. 340 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None XII. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE THE UNOBLIGATED BALANCES OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR COMPLETION OF THE CIVIC CENTER AS OF JUNE 30, 1983, TO. THE 1983-84 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET. Mr. Ortega reported this was a housekeeping matter to continue the $420,000 approved funding for the Civic Center interior from this fiscal budget to the next. Councilman Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the continuance of unobligated balances of appropriations to the 1983-84 fiscal year. Councilman Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A RATE INCREASE TO PALM DESERT DISPOSAL FOR REFUSE COLLECTION IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT. Mr. Ortega reported that the refuse collection company had requested a 9% increase. However, our franchise allows us to audit their books and make a determination as to how much of an increase is justified. Our auditor had done that and recommended a 3% increase. He stated that when the County implemented the dump fees, the City had made specific provisions in the agreement that we would only pay actual services plus administrative costs. This was reflected in the proposed resolution. Councilman Kelly stated that he and many others had service problems with Palm Desert Disposal Company, problems that were not easily dealt with or -6- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCD FETING JUNE 23, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * x-* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * corrected by the company. He said he could not vote in favor of an increase until he was assured the service was going to improve. He felt a public hearing should be conducted to receive public testimony before an increase was granted. Upon question by Council, Mr. Ortega responded that the City had not received calls of complaints about trash service on the whole. Individual complaints were dealt with, but even those had been few and far between. Upon motion by Snyder, second by Jackson, Resolution No. 83-64 was adopted by a 4-1 vote of the Council with Councilman Kelly voting NO. XIQ. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION RELATIVE TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 44-845 LAS PALMAS, PALM DESERT - MR. E. F. WARD, JR., APPLICANT. Mr. Ortega reported that at Mr. Ward's written request, this item appeared on the Agenda. However, the City Council was still awaiting word from the Chamber of Commerce Frontage Road Committee as to its recommendations. Mr. Ward spoke and said that he had been waiting for one year for an answer. He said that he managed property for a trust and further that information• had been released to the press that this property is going to be condemned to improve • Alessandro. He asked if any of the Council members voting on this were property owners . in this area? Mayor Puluqi responded that there had been nothing to vote on. He stated he owns, a restaurant that is adjacent to Alessandro but reiterated that no vote had been taken. Deputy City Attorney Landau stated that the matter was currently out of the hands of the Council in that a committee was making a determination on the best solution to the Frontage Road situation. Mayor Puluqi told Mr. Ward that the committee would be making a presentation with its recommendations at a July Council Meeting and that hopefully the City could then give him an answer. XIV. OLD BUSINESS None XV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B MR.. JOHN FEEHAN, 74-180 Chicory Street, Palm Desert, addressed Council and stated the need for curbs and gutters in his area. He expressed disappointment at not having been included in the assessment district. Councilman Wilson advised him that the Drainage Committee had resumed its meetings in- order to establish more assessment districts in the City. He asked Mr. Feehan to contact Dick Sparks, Chairman of the Drainage Committee. XVI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER 1. RESOLUTION NO. 83-65 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE RESTRUCTURE OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. Mrs Ortega reported that the City Council had received a letter from Mr. George Williams, Attorney, asking for a resolution in support of this concept. However, after long discussion in a -7- MINIMS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING • NNE 23, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * previous Study Session, staff had been directed to write a resolution in opposition. At Council's request, Mr. Ortega read the proposed resolution. Mr. George Williams, Attorney, requested time to speak and with Council concurrence, Mayor Puluqi allowed 5 minutes. MR. GEORGE WILLIAMS, 45-071 Park Street, Indio, stated he was a co-sponsor for the petition along with Chris Silva of the Mexican - American Political Association. He said that: "We are in a very large school district that currently is polarized between two communities and those of us that have watched this school district over the last five years have seen that this polarization has in many ways led to essentially a Board that has been unable to really move and to act on what we feel is the — the behalf of all of the students within the Desert Sands Unified School District. We are asking you to support our petition. Our petition is based upon the California Education Code that specifically provides for an expansion of the School District from five to seven people and specifically provides for the formation of trustee areas and provides that those trustees can be elected by those people residing within the District. We believe the way in which the Board is currently polarized and historically, 1 believe, it has always been polarized, it's just that today the shift has been to this end of the Valley rather than to the other end of the Valley. It wasn't right when it was polarized down at the other end of the Valley. It isn't right when it's polarized at this end of the Valley. What we would propose that you do is to support the motion itself. We believe that the following good things, if you wish, will come out of the peititon. For (1), we will have better representation for all parties at both ends of this very wide, very large valley. I think that if the County of Riverside, for example, were elected in the same way that the Desert Sands Unified School District governing board elects their members, we would end up not with representation out of Indio or out of Palm Springs, but we would end up with five people out of the metropolitan Riverside area. If the State of California were set up the same way, our Assembly would be filled with people out of San Francisco and out of Los Angeles. We believe that an election by trustee areas will guarantee the future and acceptance and a faith in the actions that are taken by our school board, our governing board. The way things are set right now, almost any vote that is taken by the current body is analyzed in terms of does it help Indio, does it help this end of -the valley? I believe that we have a statesmanship way that will assure this problem for the future. Mr. Mayor and Members of the Board, I would appreciate it very much if you would permit the remaining period of my time to be devoted to Mr. Silva, who is a co-sponsor." Councilman Wilson asked: "Are you familiar with the election structure of the Coachella Valley Water District which basically is a ward system similar to what you're proposing and have you look at what's happened historically over the years?" Mr. Williams responded that "I understand that the Water District does have a similar shape. I am particularly familiar with the shape of the Coachella Valley Unified School District. I am also aware of the community college districts out of the Hemet area that are using, in fact, the system that we are proposing, and it has worked very well for them" Councilman Wilson said: "But right here locally we have the Coachella Valley Water District and the City of Rancho Mirage that operate on a ward system and they have had many problems with getting equal representation and representing the entire area I think you ought to research what has happened in this area with -8- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCII. ?ETING DUNE 23,1983 * * * * * * * * * * .--* * * * * * * * * * * * *-* * * * * * * * * what you're proposing. It seems like a very backward step to make." Williams: "Well, of course, we disagree. We feel that we're going forward in terms of the future of the Coachella Valley Unified School District." Councilman Wilson: "Pd like to make another comment. You say you've watched the school district over the last five years. I've watched it over the last sixteen years, and I think in the last two or three years this school district has made more progress than it has in the entire sixten years, and I think if we had more people working to support the school district rather than trying to upset it, change it, or destroy it, we'd have better education for our children. And, I wish you'd divert some of your energies in that direction." Williams: "Well I would hope, Mr. Wilson, that you're not stating for the record that you feel that our group — or myself personally - - are out to destroy the school district. That, of course, is not our goal." - Councilman Wilson: "Mr. Williams, I heard you make statements before the State Allocation Board in Sacramento and yes, I think your motives are to destroy the School District and to disrupt the education of the youth of the community. I say that for the record." Williams: "Thank you very much for the record. Thank you." At this point, Mayor Puluqi acknowledged Mr. Chris Silva, co- sponsor of the petition. Silva: "I am the President of the Mexican -American Political Association. I live at 83-931 Indio Boulevard, and I would like to refer to some of the comments that Councilman Wilson made. I think- that what happened in Sacramento is a clear indication of why we are trying to reorganize this school system. We believe in constructive education.. If you were to analyze the State of California, you would find that we're number fifty first state in the level of education. Better education is a national outcry. Everybody wants better education. What I saw in Sacramento on February 22nd is a clear indication that it depends 4:here you look at it, how you look at it, where do you live at, that this would be beneficial to the school system. That's a clear indication too that we're voting and the School Board is representing small interests and ignoring some of .the problems that are desperately needed at the other section of the School District. If we were to look at some of the schools in Indio, we find that we have over 650 students with two bathrooms and that's a desperate need that have been elected —that have been ignored.. Another thing that we have been ignored toois quite a. few of the other things that are desperately needed in the Indio and LaQuinta area that have not been attended. We believe in better education, and we have tried to work with the school system. I believe that education is the basic foundation for a good community. We believe that if you have good education to offer to the students and they take advantage of this, we can have a better and safer community for me and for everybody. That's our main goal. We want to raise the level of education." Councilman Wilson: "Did I hear you correctly to say that more bathrooms in Indio are more important than more schools in the district?" Silva: "Definitely. That's what I said." -9- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DUNE 23, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Councilman Wilson: "Mr. Silva, , I read in the newspaper where you were quoted as saying that the School Board was doing everything for Palm Desert and that area and nothing for Indio. Are you aware that there are 13 schools in the Desert Sands School District and only 3 of them are outside the City of Indio?" Silva: "Yes. But I think — you have to look at the ration of students in Palm Desert in relation to the other areas." Councilman Wilson: "That's exactly what you have to look at. Every expert that's been brought in to look at it has said "you need to provide more schools west of Washington Street". The School District is trying to do that; they're building one in LaQuinta. They're tryng to build another high school in the District, and you people are fighting it and I think it's despicable." Silva: "Let me ask you a question, Mr. Wilson. Would you spend 12 Million without a constructive school plan?" Councilman Wilson: "What is a constructive school plan?" Silva: "A constructive school plan is where these people go into a study session, where these people would know where the students are coming from, to go in an emotional project without a constructive master plan is a disaster. I don't believe in wasting tax dollars." Councilman Wilson: "Are you familiar with the Barmakian report?" Silva: "Yes I am." Councilman Wilson: "It recommends a second high school and eventually we will need a third high school." Silva: "Not at the moment." Councilman Wilson: "A high school?" Silva: "Not at the moment — in 1990." Councilman Wilson: "How long do you think it takes to build a new school?" Silva: "But let's attend to the current needs of the moment." Councilman Wilson: "You've got to start planning schools; you've got to start building schools." Silva: "That's correct. But these people are out trying to get cation money without a master plan. That's what we want them to do. We want to construct a master plan. We don't want to waste tax dollars. We want to invest tax dollars into education where we can get a maximum level of education. That's all we're asking for." Councilman Wilson moved to adopt Resolution No. 83-65 opposing the restructure of the governing board of the Desert Sands Unified School District. Councilman Snyder seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the City Council. 2. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ABATEMENT OF LOTS. Mr. Ortega reported that bids had been received and opened on June 21, 1983, for lot cleaning in the City. The lowest bid in the amount of $4,395.00 had been received from William Huxley, Jr. and staff recommended award of contract to this firm. -10- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL _-_ FETING - JUNE 23, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Councilman Kelly moved to award the contract to William Huxley, Jr. in the amount of $4,395.00. Councilman Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. B. CITY ATTORNEY None C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL None XYII. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Snyder, second by Puluqi, and unanimous vote of the Council, Mayor Puluqi adjourned the meeting to Closed Sesion at 9:57 p.m. for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter. Mayor Puluqi reconvened the meeting at 10:25 p.m. D. RESOLUTION NO. 83-59 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 82-113, RESOLUTION NO. 82-150, AND RESOLUTION NO. 83-26, AND THUS ESTABLISHING FOR THE 1983/84 FISCAL YEAR A REVISED TABLE OF SALARY RANGES FOR CLASSIFICATIONS AND POSITIONS, A SALARY SCHEDULE (ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"), POSITIONS EXEMPT FROM OVERTIME PROVISIONS, MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT, AUTO ALLOWANCES, SERVICE CLUB REIMBURSEMENT, PROVISIONS FOR LONGEVITY ADVANCEMENTS, CITY PAYMENT OF THE EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION TO THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MAXIMUM VACATION ACCUMULATION, OBSERVANCE OF HOLIDAYS FALLING ON SATURDAY ON THE PRECEEDING FRIDAY, LIFE INSURANCE EQUAL TO ANNUAL SALARY, DISABILITY INSURANCE, AND BIENNIAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1983. Mr. Ortega reported that this resolution had been discussed at length in Closed Session as well as the related salary survey. He recommended adoption with one -amendment — that being the position of Director of Building do Safety be placed in Range 102 rather than Range 100. He said that an error had been found and this would correct it. Upon motion by Snyder, second by Jackson, Resolution No. 83-59 was adopted by a 4-1 vote of the Council with Councilman Wilson voting NO. Upon motion by Snyder, second by Kelly, and unanimous vote of the Council, Mayor Puluqi adjourned the meeting at 10:26 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 1983. ATTEST: SHEILA R. GI 1AN, CI CITY OF PAL DESERT, ERR IFORNIA -11• -