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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-09-08MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,1983 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Puluqi convened the Regular Meeting at 7:05 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro-Tempore Walter H.Snyder III. INVOCATION - Councilman Phyllis Jackson IV. ROLL CALL Present: Excused Absence 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 Jeff Patterson, Deputy City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk Ramon A. Diaz, Director of Environmental Services Barry D. McClellan, Director of Public Works Paul E. Byers, Director of Finance V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS A. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION Mayor Puluqi presented a Plaque of Appreciation to Mr. George Kryder, Retiring Planning Commissioner. B. PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 9 - 15, 1983 AS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK. Mayor Puluqi read the proclamation and presented it to Eric Vogt, Cove Communities Fire Marshal. C. APPOINTMENTS TO THE ADVERTISING do PROMOTION COMMITTEE. Mayor Puluqi announced the appointments of Ms. Bea Howorth, Ms. Gayle Biondi, Mr. Don Davis, Mr. Terry Green, and Mr. Don McNeilly to fill two vacancies and to expand the Committee as per Resolution No. 83-84. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Adjourned Meeting of the City Council of August 23, 1983. Rec: Approve as presented. B. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of August 25, 1983. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C. MINUTES of the Adjourned Meeting of the City Council of August 26, 1983. Rec: Approve as presented.. D. MINUTES of the Adjourned Meeting of the City Council of August 29, 1983. Rec: Approve as presented. E. MINUTES of the Adjourned Meeting of the City Council of August 31, 1983. Rec: Approve as presented. F. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Demand Nos. 84-023 and 84-024. Rec: Approve as presented. G. STATEMENT OF CASH TRANSACTIONS FOR MONTH OF JULY, 1983. Rec: Receive and file. H. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE By Iris Tire & Rubber Co., Cleve W. Leonard/P,S,T. for Palm Desert Town Center, Stall 399, Palm Desert, California. Rec: Receive and file. I. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE By TOSA, Inc. for The 40's Today, 72-990 El Paseo, Palm Desert, California. Rec: Receive and file. J. RESOLUTION NO. 83-89 - 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 MICROFILMED. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. K. RESOLUTION NO. 83-90 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH ITS FINDINGS AND AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF REVENUE RECORDS FROM THE CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION THAT HAVE BEEN MICROFILMED. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. L. LETTER REQUESTING REZONING OF PROPERTY Located at the Northeast Corner of Fred Waring Drive and Deep Canyon by Elynor Falk. Rec: Refer to staff for study and report. M. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF BONDS for Tract 12784, Ironwood Country Club, Applicant. Rec: By Minute Motion, accept the tract as complete and authorize the City Clerk to release the Faithful Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Bond after accepting a ten percent Maintenance Bond for a one-year period. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Snyder, the Consent Calendar was approved by unanimous vote of the Councilmen present. -2- MINUTES _ _ REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A None VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS None IX. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 83-91 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING AMENDMENTS TO THE GOVERNOR'S 1983-84 BUDGET FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. Carlos Ortega reported that there are currently 31 no -property tax cities undertaking this program requesting special consideration excluding them from the possibility of having their State subventions reduced. Passage and adoption of this resolution would help in urging the State Legislature to adopt a permanent exemption for "no -property" tax cities from the repeal of the three subventions in 1981. Councilman Jackson asked whether the City of Palm Desert was alone in its appeal, or if this was a joint effort on behalf of the 31 cities in laying the groundwork for State legislation. Mr. Ortega stated that the City has received similar resolutions from six other cities to date. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Snyder, Resolution No. 83-91 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Councilmen present. B. RESOLUTION NO. 83-92 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 83-59, ESTABLISHING A TABLE OF SALARY RANGES FOR CLASSIFICATIONS AND POSITIONS AND A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES BY CHANGING THE SALARY RANGE FOR ONE CLASS TITLE AND CORRECTING AN ARITHMETIC ERROR IN THE PAY CONVERSION TABLE. Carlos Ortega reported that this resolution provided for a 5% increase in salary range for one class title, effective September 8, 1983. It also amends the Pay Plan Conversion Table by correcting an arithmetic error. Upon motion by Snyder, second by Jackson, Resolution No. 83-92 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Councilmen present. X. ORDINANCES For Introduction: None For Adoption: A. ORDINANCE NO. 344 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT REGARDING CONDITIONAL USES IN THE C-1 ZONE. CASE NO. ZOA 07-83. Upon motion by Pulugi, second by Jackson, Ordinance No. 344 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Councilmen present. XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None -3- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XII. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED SECURITY SYSTEM FOR CORPORATION YARD. Barry McClellan requested approval of the proposed security system as there is various heavy equipment in the corporation yard needing security. Mr. McClellan requested adoption of Resolution 83-93 appropriating funds for the purchase, installation and monitoring of a security system as proposed by Westec, Inc., in the amount of $2,282.40. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Snyder, Resolution No. 83-93 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Councilmen present. B. REQUEST BY PALM DESERT TOWN CENTER TO USE SEARCHLIGHTS AT GRAND OPENING. Carlos Ortega reported that a request has been made by The Palm Desert Town Center for use of 5 searchlights at its Grand Opening on Friday, November 4, 1983. Mr. Ortega suggested issuing a Special Use Permit by the Department of Environmental Services limiting use from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and limiting the number of units to 5. Councilman Snyder stated that approval of the Special Use Permit should be contingent upon Palm Desert Town Center's compliance with State and Federal regulations, thus relieving the City of any responsibility for its operation. Councilmember Jackson moved to, by Minute Motion, grant a special permit for the operation of 5 searchlights under the provisions of Section 25.68.540 of the Municipal Code providing that the number of searchlights and the hours of operation shall be limited to 5 units from 6:30 p.m. through 10:30 p.m., respectively, that the applicant meeting all State and Federal regulations, and that such conditions be included in the Special Use Permit to be issued by the Department of Environmental Services. Councilman Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Councilmen present. XIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XIV. OLD BUSINESS N one XV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B Elynor Falk, 2150 Sunshine Circle North, Palm Springs, California, addressed Council regarding the Consent Calendar item requesting a zone change for property located at Fred Waring Drive and Deep Canyon. Ms. Falk requested an approximate time City staff would be responding to Council. Mr. Diaz stated that Council would have a report before the next regular Council meeting. XVI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER Carlos Ortega presented an item for Study Session with regard to a radio talk show involving the City's Public Information Officer. Phyllis Jackson summarized the item as being a series of questions and answers about our community, broadcast once daily in three minute vignettes, and hosted by the City's Public Information Officer, Sheila Gilligan. This would augment our existing public information program, reaching a wider sphere of Palm Desert citizens. -4- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * • 1 Councilman Wilson expressed his concern relative to overburdening the City staff with additional time commitments. Councilman Jackson remarked that these were short, three -minute vignettes, and shouldn't require a great deal of time to tape. B. CITY ATTORNEY None C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Mayor Puluqi requested that Conditional Use Permit No. 19-83, approved by the Planning Commission at its meeting of Tuesday, September 6, 1983, be called up for City Council review. Councilman Wilson asked the status of the letter request from Mr. Hank Stokes relative to a future planning committee. Mayor Puluqi stated he asked that he had requested it be a future Study Session agenda item. XVII. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Snyder, second by Wilson, and unanimous vote of the Councilmen present, Mayor Puluqi adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter. Mayor Puluqi reconvened the meeting at 8:30 p.m. and immediately adjourned with no action having been taken in Closed Session. ATTEST: SHEILA R. GILJAGAN, CIT % LERK CITY OF PALM DESERT, LIFORNIA -5- ROMEO S. 'ULUQI, MAYOR