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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-03-10MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1983 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Puluqi called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Dick Kelly III. INVOCATION - Councilman Phyllis Jackson IV. ROLL CALL Present: V. VI. Councilman Phyllis Jackson Councilman Dick Kelly Mayor Pro-Tempore Walter H. Snyder Councilman S. Roy Wilson Mayor Romeo S. Puluqi Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, Acting City Manager David J. Erwin, City Attorney Barry D. McClellan, Director of Public Works Ramon A. Diaz, Director of Environmental Services Paul E. Byers, Director of Finance Del Claussen, Deputy City Clerk AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS None CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 24, 1983. Rec: Approve as presented B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Demand Nos. 83-083 and 83-084. Rec: Approve as presented. C. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE By National Mortgage and Land Company for The Lakes Country Club, 73-375 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260. Rec: Receive and File. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Revised Scope of Responsibility and Composition for the Civic Arts Committee. Rec: By. Minute Motion, approve the March 10, 1983, revised Civic Arts Committee Scope of Responsi- bility and Composition. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 10, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VI. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) E. MINUTES of the Advertising and Promotion Committee for January 21, 1983 and February 11, 1983. Rec: Receive and File. a-� F. REQUEST FOR REFUND of Permit Fees and New Construction Tax on Permit #RB 2342 and #MR 2468 at 72-786 Tampico, Palm Desert. Rec: Approve the Request and Authorize the Refund. G. RESOLUTION NO. 83-17 - 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 AND SAFETY THAT HAVE BEEN MICRO- FILMED. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. On a motion by Councilman Wilson, second by Councilman Jackson, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote. VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A MRS. MARIAN HENDERSON - 73-597 Pinyon, Palm Desert, addressed Council, expressing the concerns of the Street Beautification Advisory Committee, and her own, regarding the completion of landscaping along Highway 111. She requested a resolution from the Council which would strengthen the committee's positif in its dealings with Caltrans. She reemphasized the committee: preference for palm trees along the Highway 111 median strip. 4„, Barry McClellan stated his department had entered into contract for curb and gutter and landscaping immediately upon Council's approval of the project. He noted the landscaping plans were submitted to Caltrans on January 10, 1983, for approval and curb and gutter plans submitted February 18. Councilman Snyder concurred that the street beautification has been a long -delayed, frustrating program and would like to see it expedited. He suggested the City send representatives to Sacramento to meet with Caltrans and impress upon them the City's desire to get things done. Mr. McClellan suggested waiting for Caltrans' review of the submitted plans to see if they would issue a -permit, and if not, would then come back to Council with the issue. Councilman Kelly suggested Council authorize Mrs. Henderson and Barry McClellan to make the trip to Sacramento to meet with the new Caltrans people, in the event nothing is being done. Councilman Wilson stated if the City is close to getting approval from Caltrans, he would recommend starting the land- scaping and consider putting the palm trees in later. Councilman Snyder encouraged a telephone call as to the status of the plans. Mayor Puluqi recommended a resolution be prepared in support of the committee's request for palm trees. On a motion by Kelly, second by Jackson, the City Attorney will prepare Resolution No. 83-21, supporting Mrs. Henderson's request and urging state approval of the committee's proposal. Adopted unanimously. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 10, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A (Continued) SHERMAN CURTIS - 73-900 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, suggested a more thorough study be made of the hillside area before any development is allowed. He voiced his concerns regarding possible flooding, slippage of land, and the lack of sewer system in the hills. Mayor Puluqi assured him that there would be no mass building taking place, with less than 400 units planned in the entire hillside overlay. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS None IX. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 83-18 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PROPOSING THE FORMATION OF AN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT UNDER THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, KNOWN AS LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4 (TRACT NO. 8237). Mr. Ortega stated this resolution sets the procedure to formally assess property owners located westerly of Deep Canyon Road and southerly of Magnesia Falls Drive, for the cost of street lighting. He explained that upon the expiration of the current assessment district, a new one would have to be formed. On a motion by Wilson, second by Kelly, Resolution No. 83-18 was unanimously adopted. X. ORDINANCES For Introduction: None For Adoption: None XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None XII. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCE TO FLOOD PREVENTION ORDINANCE, Paul Bemish, Applicant. Mr. Ortega stated this was a request for variance to Palm Desert's Flood Prevention Ordinance for a single family residence. He recommended Resolution No. 83-19 be adopted, with the condition added, "provided, however, no permits be issued for construction without the owner's signature or power of attorney granted to the applicant by the owner". On a motion by Jackson, second by Wilson, Resolution No. 83-19 was unanimously adopted. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 10, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XII. NEW BUSINESS (Continued) B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ADVANCE TO THE STATE PARK BOND FUND. Mr. Ortega requested adoption of Resolution No. 83-20, which would provide funds in order to meet the Sports rT Center construction schedule. He stated that grant moniE are expected, but may not be received jn time to completE the project. He noted this would be a temporary advance. Councilman Jackson moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 83-20, authorizing an advance of $64,965 from the Highway 111 Beautification Capital Improvement Reserve Fund to the State Park Bond Fund. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion. Unanimously adopted. C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF WATER LINE EASEMENT FROM COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT. Mr. Ortega stated this request involves property the City purchased for the linear park on Haystack. The easement • would allow the Coachella Valley Water District to extend their water lines a few feet into the City's property. Councilman Kelly moved to approve the request and authorize the Mayor to execute the Grant of Easement. Councilman Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RENEWAL OF LEASE FOR THE PALM DESERT BRANCH LIBRARY. Mr. Ortega stated the lease with the City of Riverside, t-- operator of the County Free Library System, would expire. June 30, 1983. He noted a 10% increase, making a total c $1,100 per month due the City of Palm Desert, sufficient' cover the City's expenses under the lease, which include repairs and maintenance of the building inside and outside and the provision of janitorial and gardening services. He recommended approval of the two-year lease. Councilman Wilson moved to approve the request and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Lease Agreement for the Palm Desert Library. Councilman Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REVISED SUNLINE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT. Mr. Ortega requested formal adoption of the Sunline Agree- ment, which had been discussed in Study Session. He noted the agreement would allow the Board to make budgeting decisions and spread costs among the member agencies. Councilman Kelly moved to approve the request and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Joint Powers Agreement with Sunline. Councilman Wilson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH STEVEN de CHRISTOI IR FOR INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES AT THE CIVIC CENTER. Mr. Diaz stated that four potential designers had been interviewed by staff and Councilman Jackson. He recom- mended a'pproval of a draft agreement with Steven de Christopher. Councilman Jackson moved to approve the request and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Steven de Christopher, not to exceed $4,500. Councilman Kelly seconded. Motion carried unanimously. u - 4 - MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 10, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XIV. OLD BUSINESS None XV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B None XVI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER - Mr. Ortega requested a continued Executive Session upon adjournment of the Redevelopment Agency meeting. B. CITY ATTORNEY - None C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL - None XVII. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Wilson, second by Kelly, Mayor Puluqi adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. to Executive Session immediately following the Redevelopment Agency Meeting. The Meeting was reconvened and promptly adjourned at 9:30 p.m. with no action taken. i S P'LUQI ATTEST: DEL CLAUSSEN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA