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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-05-26MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1983 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Puluqi convened the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro-Tempore Walter H. Snyder III. INVOCATION - Councilman S. Roy Wilson IV. ROLL CALL Present: V. VI. Councilman Phyllis Jackson Councilman Richard S. Kelly Mayor Pro-Tempore Walter H. Snyder Councilman S. Roy Wilson Mayor Romeo S. Puluqi Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, Acting City Manager Jeff Patterson, Deputy City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk Ramon A. Diaz, Director ul Environmental Services Paul E. Byers, Director of Finance Barry D. McClellan, Director of Public Works MAYOR PULUQI ANNOUNCED AT THIS TIME THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY HAD REQUESTED ADDITIONAL TIME TO FINALIZE THE RENT CONTROL ORDINANCE TO ENSURE EVERYONE'S INPUT WAS CONSIDERED AND INCLUDED IF POSSIBLE. THEREFOREI NO REPORT WOULD BE MADE ON THE ITEM AND ACTION WOULD BE CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF JUNE 9, 1983. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS N one CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 28, 1983. Rec: Approve as presented. B.. MINUTES of the Adjourned City Council Meeting of May 17, 1983. Rec: Approve as. presented. C. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Demand Nos. 83-104, 83-111, and 83-112. Rec: Approve as presented. D. STATEMENT OF CASH TRANSACTIONS FOR MONTH OF APRIL, 1983. Rec: Receive and file. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 1983, * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * E. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE From Menu Corporation of Southern California for Milton's, 73-030 El Paseo, Palm Desert, California 92260. Rec: Receive and file. Upon motion by Snyder, second by Kelly, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Council. VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A None VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS MAYOR PULU9I ANNOUNCED THAT WITH NO OBJECTIONS FROM COUNCIL, ITEM B WOULD BE CONSIDERED FIRST. NONE OF THE COUNCIL OBJECTED. B. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE MODIFYING CONDOMINIUM MINIMUM FLOOR AREAS AND PARKING REQUIREMENTS. (Continued from the Meeting of May 12, 1983.) Mayor Puluqi declared the Public Hearing open and asked for Staff's report. Mr. Diaz reviewed the report in detail noting that the amendment was the result of direction given at a Joint Study Session of the Council and Planning Commission. He said that presently apartments can range from 450 square foot units to 1,200 square foot three -bedroom units while condominiums must be a minimum of 1,000 square feet. The proposed amendment would make condominium and duplex floor area minimums identical to present apartment standards. He reviewed staff justification for the amendment. He concluded by reviewing the proposed reduction in parking space requirement from 2.5 spaces to 1.5 and justification for said amendment. Mayor Puluqi invited input in FAVOR of the amendment, and the following spoke: MR. RALPH WOOD, Chairman of the Planning Commission, reported the Commission's 'justification for approval. MR. GER BRUTON, GFB Engineering Co., 6833 Indiana Avenue, Riverside, California, spoke on behalf of M.B. Johnson Company. He stated that the most significant accomplishment of the proposed amendment is that it would broaden the scope of available housing to the community. He said the overriding issue here was good architecture, that the project was appealing to the eye with quality development and good overall design. The units were designed for year - around occupancy. He said the proposed parking ratios were adequate and consistent. MR. MIKE GALLAGHER, McBail Homes, addressed Council in favor of the amendments stating they would allow his firm to build additional homes. Mayor Puluqi invited input in OPPOSITION to the request, and none was offered. He declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Kelly stated that he could not justify a reduction in square footage to 450 sq. ft. He thought 600 sq. ft. was more appropriate and that the parking requirements should remain at 2 parking spaces. Councilman Kelly moved to amend the ordinance to reflect a minimum of 600 square feet for studio and one -bedroom condominium units and a requirement for 2 parking spaces for same. Councilman Wilson seconded the motion. C uncilman Jackson stated while she agreed with the 600 sq. ft. -2- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 1983, * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * requirement, she did not agree with the requirement for 2 parking spaces as she felt it was unrealistic in that type of dwelling. Councilman Wilson stated he felt that the worse thing that could be done was to short-change parking and have nothing but complaints from neighbors because cars are parked in front of their homes. Councilman Snyder stated that while he recognized the Council probably had to create some type of housing at this level, he hated to see such high density allowed. He felt people moved here to a resort area just to get away from this type of zoning. Mayor Puluqi called for the vote on the motion on the floor, and motion passed by a 4-1 vote with Councilman Jackson voting NO. Upon motion by Snyder, second by Kelly, Ordinance No. 337 was passed to second reading as amended by a unanimous vote of the Council. A. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM PR-4, S.P. TO PR-7, S.P., A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO ALLOW 450 RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON 70.28 GROSS ACRES AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAN PASQUAL AVENUE AND FRED WARING DRIVE, SAN PABLO PROPERTIES, LTD., APPLICANT. CASE NO. C/Z 01-83. (Continued from the Meetings of April 28th and May 12th, 1983) Mayor Puluqi declared the Public Hearing open and asked for staff's report. Mr. Diaz reviewed the report and justification for staff's recommendation of approval. He noted that the proposed development was compatible with adjacent residential uses to the east and south, that the land use to the w„st was nonresidential (future YMCA, COD, future park, and civic center) which was more intense than the proposed land use allowed by the PR-7 S.P. He read a letter for the record from R. L. Spicer, President of Ironwood Country Club, 49-200 Mariposa Drive, Palm Desert, in favor of the proposal. Mayor Puluqi asked at this point whether or not the new 600 sq. ft. minimum requirement for condominiums would affect this project. Mr. Diaz responded that they would have to be redesigned. Councilman Wilson expressed concern that the civic center land had been taken into consideration in determining the open space area. He stated the S.P. designation required certain open space, certain amenities, and that the development be walled. Mayor Puluqi invited input in FAVOR of the request, and the following spoke: MR. PETE PITASSI, 17748 Skypark, Irvine, California, addressed Council as the architect for the project. He stated with regard to the open space, 48.3% of the total acreage was landscaped open space. He noted that the increased size and number of parking spaces could be incorporated into the present design without much problem. MR. GER BRUTON, G.F.B. McCutchins, Indiana Avenue, Riverside, addressed Council stating that they had experienced some difficulty arranging their project around the civic center, the Family Y, and the park. He stated that these were not necessarily desirable facilities for neighbors to his development inasmuch as they will generate traffic and noise -- particularly if and when a police station is developed. MR. LEE HAVEN, Manager of the Palm Desert Town Center, addressed Council in support of the project in that it would provide housing for the many employees at the center. Mayor Puluqi declared the Public Hearing closed. -3- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 1983, * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * At the request of Councilman Wilson, Mr. Diaz read the description of S.P. Mr. Wilson stated that one of the concepts of the S.P. when it was developed was to limit multi -story development in the S.P. zone. He said the S.P. zone also calls for special sound mitigation such as block walls. Mr. Diaz agreed that the noise problem would have to be addressed. Mayor Puluqi reopened the Public Hearing to allow response to Council question. MR. MERVIN JOHNSON, 400 N. Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, responded to question that the price range of homes would be from $75-80,000 to $150,000. Mayor Puluqi declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Jackson stated that Mr. Diaz had made it quite clear that the project met the requirements of the General Plan. She agreed that it was a difficult use of land being adjacent to so many public facilities. She could see no reason for not considering the adjacent park for open space comparing it to consideration of a golf course in a country club development. Councilman Kelly stated that this was a good looking project that had met all the necessary criteria. Councilman Wilson stated that he was not sure the S.P. guidelines had been adequately and properly addressed on this project. Secondly, he stated he was very concerned about the inconsistent change of zones -- that every time one was requested, it was recommended. He felt that the applicant purchased the land knowing it was designated PR-4, and it was unfair to the person who sold it as the new owner was now doubling the density and value of the land. Councilman Snyder concurred with Councilman Wilson in that it was Council's job to be even-handed. He stated that this project did not create moderate let alone low-cost housing as indicated by the developer's price range. He felt Palm Desert should follow the lead of Rancho Mirage inasmuch as their project was low-cost housing. He did not feel this project met the philosophy of the General Plan. Upon motion by Jackson, second by Kelly, Ordinance No. 333 was passed to second reading by a 3-2 vote of the Council with Councilmen Snyder and Wilson voting NO. C. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF PER -PARCEL ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4 (TRACT 8237), 1983-84 ASSESSMENT. (Continued from the Meeting of May 12, 1983.) Mayor Puluqi declared the Public Hearing open and asked for staff's report. Mr. McClellan reviewed the report stating that while this district had been in existence for five years under the 1927 act, it had to be established under the 1972 act to continue indefinitely. He stated the proposed assessment per parcel was $10.44, a reduction from last year's assessment of $14.10 due mainly to lower than anticipated maintenance and energy costs. Mayor Puluqi invited input in FAVOR of the district, and none was offered. He invited input in OPPOSITION to the district, and none was offered. He declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Wilson noted for the record that he had received 3 telephone calls in favor of this district. Upon motion by Snyder, second by Wilson, Resolution No. 83-32, levying an annual assessment tax for Fiscal Year 1983-84, was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. -4- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 1983, * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * D. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 25.21 CONCERNING SECOND UNIT SENIOR HOUSING, CITY OF PALM DESERT, APPLICANT. CASE NO. ZOA 03-83. (Continued from the Meeting of April 28, 1983.) Mayor Puluqi declared the Public Hearing open and asked for staff's report. Mr. Diaz reviewed the report noting that SB 1534 required cities to allow construction of second rental dwelling units on lots zoned for single-family or multi -family uses. The purpose of the act was to expand the supply of senior housing through a more efficient use of existing housing stock. Councilman Jackson asked if it was accurate that if a person owned a 2,000 sq. ft. home, it could only be increased by 200 sq. ft. under this ordinance. Mr. Diaz responded that was correct. Mayor Puluqi invited input in FAVOR of the ordinance, arid none was offered. He invited input in OPPOSITION to the ordinance, and none was offered. He declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Jackson stated that this ordinance was a deliberate circumvention of the State law, and we could be criticized. She felt we would be telling our people that even though you should be able to create a senior citizen second unit, we are making it so difficult that they can't and that was not in the best interest of the community. Upon motion by Snyder, second by Kelly, Ordinance No. 334 was passed to second reading by a 4-1 vote of the Council with Councilman Jackson voting NO. E. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODZ PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HOME SATELLITE ANTENNAS. (Continued from the Meeting of May 12, 1983.) Mayor Puluqi noted the Public Hearing was still open and asked for staff input. Councilman Wilson stated that this had been continued to allow time for input from Mr. Bollman of Bollman's TV. Mr. Diaz responded that the gentleman had not contacted him. Mayor Puluqi invited input in FAVOR of the ordinance, and none was offered. He invited input in OPPOSITION to the ordinance, and the following was offered. MR. GENE BOLLMAN, 72-953 Belair Road, Palm Desert, stated he had been in touch with Mr. Phil Joy of the Planning Department and had given him pictures for review. He expressed concern over the way the ordinance was worded in that a neighbor's complaint could mean removal of the satellite or initial disapproval. Mayor Puluqi declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Diaz stated that the City could not outright prohibit these receivers, but this ordinance would give the City some controls. The ordinance gives direction and something to work within when applicants come in. If it is found over time that the ordinance needs revision, this can be accomplished. Councilman Wilson stated he could agree to this if staff were directed to monitor it in the next 6 months and report to Council with proposed revisions if necessary. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Jackson, Ordinance No. 338 was passed to second reading by a 4-1 vote of the Council with Councilman Snyder voting NO. F. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO CLOSE SONORA DRIVE AT MONTEREY AVENUE. -5- J MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 1983, * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Puluqi declared the Public Hearing open and asked for staff's report. Mr. McClellan reviewed staff's report and justification for recommending the proposed closure. He noted too that the request had been reviewed by the Technical Traffic Committee on May llth and that the Committee felt the impact of the closure would not harm the neighborhood in terms of interior circulation and emergency vehicle access. Mayor Puluqi invited input in FAVOR of the request, and the following spoke: MR. KEN SHAW, 73-884 Sierra Vista, Palm Desert, felt the closure necessary to protect the young people. MR. ASHLEY McDERMOTT, 72-921 Sonora, Palm Desert, stated there had been serious accidents at the intersection. In addition, there were more than 55 younsters who used this street's bus stop and the closure was necessary for their safety. MS. DIANNE DOBBINS, 72-945 Sonora, Palm Desert, stated the closure was necessary for protection of the children. She stated that 98% of the residents had signed the petition in favor of the closure. MR. PHIL NETLEY, 72-924 Sonora, Palm Desert, in favor of closure. MR. WAYNE UNTEREIN, 44-158 Acacia, Palm Desert, in favor to stop any more through traffic than now generated. Mayor Puluqi invited input in OPPOSITION to the request, and the following spoke: MR. PAUL STANLEY, 72-809 Sonora, Palm Desert, stated that while he agreed with the concerns stated, he felt it unwise to cut off the only access left to Monterey. With no further input offered, Mayor Puluqi declared the Public Hearing closed. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Snyder, Resolution No. 83-41 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. G. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST OF PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE CATEGORIES AND RATES. Mayor Puluqi declared the Public Hearing open and asked for Staff's report. Mr. Ortega reported that the ordinance needed clarification, and staff, therefore, requested a 2-week continuance to allow the City Attorney to rewrite it. Mayor Puluqi invited input in FAVOR of the ordinance, and none was offered. He invited input in OPPOSITION to the ordinance, and none was offered. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Snyder, the item was continued to the meeting of June 9, 1983, by unanimous vote of the Council. IX. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 83-42 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PETITION AND WAIVER OF PROPERTY OWNERS FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS AND APPROVING BOUNDARY MAP ATTACHED THERETO AND DIRECTING FILING WITH THE CITY CLERK AND RECORDING WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER. Councilman Jackson stated this had been discussed at length in Study Session with the intent of Council to limit it to Service Industrial zones only. -6- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 1983, * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Upon motion by Kelly, second by Snyder, Resolution No. 83-42 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council with direction to staff to look into the policies of other cities who have them to see what they do. B. RESOLUTION NO. 83-43 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 1982-83 BUDGET TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATIONS FOR TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL PROJECTS RESERVE FUNDS. Mr. Ortega reported that a new resolution had been presented to Council in Study Session which changed Section 1 to Reserve Fund: Streets - $300,000 and to the Capital Projects Reserve Fund: Drainage - $1,700,000. In addition, section 3 of the original resolution had been deleted with all other section numbers moving up. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Snyder, Resolution No. 83-43 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. C. RESOLUTION NO. 83-44 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE 1983-84 FISCAL YEAR. Mr. Byers reviewed the provisions of the resolution which was required by State law. Councilman Wilson moved to direct the City Clerk to give public notice of the Council's intent to establish an appropriation limit of $10,932,213 for 1983-84 at its regular meeting of June 23, 1983, and that documentation used in determining the limit is available for public inspection. Councilman Snyder seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. D. RESOLUTION NO. 83-45 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR. OF FINANCE TO CONSOLIDATE THE UNOBLIGATED FUND BALANCES OF EXISTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT RESERVE FUNDS INTO A LIMITED NUMBER OF CAPITAL PROJECTS RESERVE FUNDS. Mr. Byers explained that this resolution would authorize the consolidation of the 6/30/83 fund balance of more than 20 funds into not more than 6 capital reserve funds, a much easier bookkeeping method. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Jackson, Resolution No. 83-45 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. E. RESOLUTION NO. 83-46 - 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. McClellan reported that the applicant had met all requirements for the variance and recommended approval. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Jackson, Resolution No. 83-46 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. X. ORDINANCES For Introduction: A. ORDINANCE NO. 329 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT RELATING TO MOBILE HOME PARK RENT REVIEW. Mayor Puluqi advised that the City Attorney was not prepared to make a report or present a revised ordinance at this time and had asked for a 2-week continuance. -7- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 1983, * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Councilman Jackson asked if there was a reason why, since the Council had done so in the past on matters affecting the entire City, it would not be appropriate for the Mayor to appoint a study committee such as the Frontage Road Committee to make a determination on how the community as a whole felt about this ordinance and its impact. She felt the committee should be a cross section of the community -- no park owners or tenants. Councilman Wilson responded that he felt the Council had gone too far to do this now. Councilman Kelly concurred stating he felt the Council had all the information it needed to make a decision and that there had been lots and lots of community input. He felt Council had an obligation to make a decision. Councilman Jackson disagreed that the Council had received input from the community as a whole, but rather from the involved parties only. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Snyder, the item was continued to the meeting of June 9, 1983, by unanimous vote of the Council. For Adoption: A. ORDINANCE NO. 335 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT, AMENDING SECTION 25.58.310 AND ADDING SECTIONS 25.04.832 AND 25.58.312 CONCERNING THE OFF-STREET PARKING SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUIREMENT. CASE NO. ZOA 01-83. Mr. Ortega reported there had been no additional input since first reading of the proposed ordinance. Upon motion by Jackson, second by Puluqi, Ordinance No. 335 was adopted by a 4-1 vote of the Council with Councilman Snyder voting NO. XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None XII. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE 1982- 83 STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM (CONTRACT NO. 1064). Mr. McClellan reported that this was the annual request to call for bids for the City's fical year street resurfacing program. Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the request and authorize the City Clerk to call for bids. Councilman Snyder seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. B. REQUEST FOR SIX-MONTH EXTENSION OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR GRANADA ROYALE HOMETEL, BERNARD SOLOMON, APPLICANT. Mr. Ortega reported this item had been discussed in Study Session and that under the provisions of the Uniform Building Code, the Building Director had no authority to grant the extension requested. He steed it involved only plan check fees. MR. BERNARD SOLOMON, 73-800 Irontree Street, Palm Desert, addressed Council stating he could not get his financing approved without the extension and that with it, they were ready to start construction on July 5th. Upon motion by Snyder, second by Wilson, and unanimous vote of the Council, a 12-month extension was granted to Mr. Bernard Solomon for the Granada Royale Hometel Project. -8- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 1983, * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. 1058, PORTOLA CULVERT, AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM CAPITAL RESERVES TO THE PROJECT. Mr. McClellan reported that alternatives had been discussed at length in Study Session with Council concurrence that we should do it right the first time. He recommended approval as submitted. Councilman Snyder moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 83-40, transferring $159,000 from capital reserves to Contract No. 1058. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, award Contract No. 1058 to Socal Constructors, low bidder, in the amount of $235,343.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. Councilman Snyder seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. XIV. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT 1054, LANDSCAPING OF HIGHWAY 111 FROM PORTOLA AVENUE TO SAN PABLO AVENUE. Mr. McClellan reported that only one bid had been received and opened for this project on May 24th. The bid was in the amount of $325,000, approximately 95% over the architects estimate of $167,000 and the amount budgeted. He stated a consultation with the architect and a review of the individual costs in the contract indicated several areas where revisions could be made without damaging the design of the project and resulting in potential savings of approximately $102,000, thus lowering project costs to approximately $223,000 or $56,000 over estimate. He concluded by recommending that the bid be rejected and readvertised. Councilman Wilson moved to reject the bid and to authorize the City Clerk to readvertise and call for bids for Contract No. 1054A. Councilman Snyder seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. XV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B MR. LARRY GAYLOR, owner of the company who submitted the only bid for Contract No. 1054 - Highway 111 Landscaping - addressed Council and requested their award of the contract to him with permission to scale it down in areas he saw available for reductions. He noted several areas that could be reduced which would not detract from the project. With Council concurrence, Mayor Puluqi thanked Mr. Gaylor but stated Council felt staff should be allowed time to review any proposed changes and report to them as well as to rebid the reduced project. MR. SANDY BAUM, 45-800 Deep Canyon, Palm Desert, advised Council of a serious traffic problem at Deep Canyon Road and Fairway Drive. Council asked Mr. McClellan to investigate and present to the Technical Traffic Committee for possible solutions to the problem. MR. TIM JOHNSON, 43-101 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, congratulated the City Council on all five of them being present at the meeting. MR. HENRY CLARK, President of the Cove Communities Senior Center, addressed Council stating that both Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert had committed their 9th year Community Development monies totaling $105,851. In addition, Supervisor Larson had indicated willingness to augment this with $35,000 from the 4th District entitlement. This gave, including other private donations, a total of $290,851 in pledges and left a deficit of $259,149. He stated the County had indicated a willingness to loan them approximately $150,000 then leaving a deficit of $109,000 unfunded. The conditions of such a -9- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 1983, * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * loan would be that the City of Palm Desert allow the County to place a trust deed on the property and that the City of Palm Desert assume the lead role in the construction of the project. He asked for Council's commitment of the loth Year HCD monies in the amount of $60,000 for their project. Councilman Snyder moved to authorize the Acting City Manager to establish the fact the the City Council will authorize the 1984-85 Block Grant monies for this Senior Citizen project with the understanding that he also implement the list of staff recommendations, working with the County of Riverside, to make sure the City of Palm Desert does not have to encumber its property. Councilman Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council. XVI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER HIGHWAY 111 LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Upon motion by Wilson, second by Snyder, the City Clerk was directed to readvertise for bids for Contract No. 1054A by unanimous vote of the Council. B. CITY ATTORNEY N one C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Mayor Puluqi asked that everyone note the Future Meetings listed on the agenda including the cancellation of the June 2nd Study Session at 3:00 p.m. XVII. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Wilson, second by Kelly, and unanimous vote of the Council, Mayor Puluqi adjourned the meeting to 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 1983, at 10:07 p.m. ATTEST: SHEILA R. GILJAGAN, CIT fLLERK CITY OF PALM DESERT., LIFORNIA Ri9MEO S. PULUQI, MAYOR r -10-