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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-09-22MINTUES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1983 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Puluqi convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman S. Roy Wilson III. 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 Jeff Patterson, Deputy City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk Barry McClellan, Director of Public Works Ramon A. Diaz, Director of Environmental Services Paul E. Byers, Director of Finance V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS Mayor Puluqi announced, with Council concurrence, that Mrs. Jane Leung was appointed Chairman of the Civics Art Committee which would be reorganized under her leadership and would resume its activities in find artwork for the new Civic Center. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of September 8, 1983. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Demand No. 84-031. Rec: Approve as presented. C. STATEMENT OF CASH TRANSACTIONS FOR MONTH OF AUGUST, 1983. Rec: Receive and file. D. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE for Federated Department Stores, Inc., 72-810 Highway 111, Palm Desert, by Federated Department Stores, Inc. Rec: Receive and file. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * E. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE for Season's Friendly Eating Place, 73-075 Highway 111, Palm Desert, by Sambo's Restaurants, Inc. Rec: Receive and file. F. PETITION FOR REDESIGN of the Flood Channel and Planned Landscaping Along the Public Access Border of Canyon Cove Estates from Canyon Cove Homeowners Association. Rec: Receive and refer to staff for report and recommendation. G. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By Fireman's Fund Insurance Companies for Dame Construction Company, Inc. (Chaparral Country Club) for an Unspecified Amount. Rec: Deny the claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the Claimant or his representative. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Snyder, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Council. VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A MR. KENNETH PAINE, Indian Springs Mobile Home Park, addressed Council asking if this was the proper time to speak relative to the proposed Rent Review Guidelines. Mayor Puluqi advised this would be presented under the Attorney's Reports and Remakrs section and since Council had not seen the proposed guidelines, he requested Mr. Paine wait until it was discussed later in the Agenda. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS ON PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE CITY FOR ABATEMENT OF WEEDS AND OTHER NUISANCES. Mayor Puluqi declared the Public Hearing open and asked for Staff's report. Mr. Ortega reported that this dealt with property being abated for weeds or other nuisances. All legal procedures of notifying owners had been carried out and with the exception of the properties listed on an amendment received in Study Session (attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A"), staff recommended confirmation of assessments. Mayor Puluqi invited input in FAVOR of the request, and none was offered. He invited input in OPPOSITION to the request, and none was offered. He declared the Public Hearing closed. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Jackson, Resolution No. 83-94 as amended was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. IX. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 83-95 - 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. Ortega reported that in accordance with the laws of the City for flood control, this variance was being requested. He noted that if this house were built in accordance with the laws, it would be incompatible with the existing neighborhood. Upon motion by Snyder, second by Wilson, Resolution No. 83-95 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. -2- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * X. ORDINANCES For Introduction: A. ORDINANCE NO. 345 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR CONTROLLING CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACTIVITIES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES. Mr. Ortega reported that a few items in this ordinance needed clarification by the City Attorney. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Jackson, Ordinance No. 345 was continued to the meeting of October 13, 1983, by unanimous vote of the Council. For Adoption: None XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None XII. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE AND CALL FOR BIDS FOR COOK STREET RECONSTRUCTION (CONTRACT NO. 1070). Mr. McClellan reported that while street resurfacing and repair was a budgeted item, Cook Street north of Fred Waring Drive is in very poor condition and in need of reconstruction for several hundred feet. He recommended that it be a separate contract because of the urgent need and requested authorization to call for bids. Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for bids for Contract No. 1070. Councilman Snyder seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. B. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE AND CALL FOR BIDS FOR HIGHWAY 111 LANDSCAPING FROM MONTEREY AVENUE TO SAN PABLO AVENUE AND PORTOLA AVENUE TO DEEP CANYON ROAD - PHASES 2 AND 3. (CONTRACT NO. 1071) Mr. McClellan explained that the Redevelopment Agency had requested the City perform projects on its behalf. He described the scope of the project and recommended call for bids. Upon question by Councilman Kelly, Mr. McClellan responded that this was for the median strip only. Councilman Kelly stated he felt that because the sides of this highway were in need of landscaping, particularly since this portion was two-way. He did not think the superblock concept was an immediate possibility, and landscaping would improve this particular area. Councilman Kelly moved to approve the request with an amendment to include the sides where there is already two-way traffic — from Cabrillo to Deep Canyon. Motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Wilson stated his concern with the amendment was that if the superblocks were constructed in the future, the landscaping would have to be taken out. It would become a costly and unncessary expenditure. Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for bids for Contract No. 1071 for Highway 111 landscaping. Councilman Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried by a 4-1 vote with Councilman Kelly voting NO for stated reasons. -3- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C. REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION FOR MAGNESIA FALLS STREET IMPROVEMENTS. (CONTRACT NO. 1059). Mr. McClellan reported that this project was a budgeted item in an amount of $83,000. However, after final engineering design and cost estimate, the cost of the project was now estimated at $287,000. The Finance Director had recommended that an additional $61,000 be appropriated from the Local Transportation Fund and that $143,000 be apropriated from the Capital Projects Reserve -Streets Fund. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Jackson, Resolution No. 83-96 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. D. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE MONTEREY AVENUE BRIDGE. Mr. McClellan reported that the City had budgeted on the premise that it would completed with Rancho Mirage. However, Rancho Mirage had subsequently indicated that they were not ready to fund it. Council had then directed staff to prepare an agreement for engineering services. Staff had done this and was now recommending a contract be awarded to ASL Engineering. Councilmember Jackson moved to, by Minute Motion, award a contract for engineering services to ASL Consulting Engineers and authorize the Mayor to execute same. Mayor Puluqi seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. E. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A 1913 ACT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. Mr. McClellan reported that four streets were deleted from the previous district because there were easement problems. These problems have now been resolved so that the district, including additional streets, can now move forward. He recommended approval of a contract with Kicak & Associates. Councilman Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion, award an assessment engineering contract to Kicak & Associates and authorize the Mayor to execute same. Councilman Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. F. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR HIGHWAY 74 FRONTAGE ROAD CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS. Mr. McClellan stated this item had been discussed briefly in Study Session. It was for the first phase of the beautification project for Highway 74 — the curb and gutter portion. He recommended ASL Engineering Company be awarded the contract. Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, award the contract for engineering services for the Highway 74 frontage road curb and gutter improvement project and authorize the Mayor to execute same. Councilman Snyder seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. G. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR INFORMATION MANAGEMENT STUDY. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Jackson, and unanimous vote of the Council, this item was continued to the meeting of October 13, 1983. �. CONTINUED BUSINESS N one -4- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XIV. OLD BUSINESS None XV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B None XVI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER 1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED RENT REVIEW GUIDELINES. Mr. Ortega reported that the Rent Review Commission had adopted a set of guidelines under which they would operate and would like Council's ratification of same. Mr. Patterson reviewed the guidelines and particular areas of concern. MR. KENNETH PAYNE, Indian Springs Mobile Home Park, addressed Council and read a statement opposing some of the areas in the guidelines. After discussion among the Council, it was agreed to consider this item at the Adjourned Council Meeting of September 27, 1983, which would allow the City Councilmembers time to review the proposed guidelines. 2. COACHELLA VALLEY TELEVISION DEREGULATION NOTIFICATION. Mr. Ortega stated that the City Attorney had questioned several areas of the notification and had recommended the Council take opposition with the notice. Councilman Snyder moved to direct the City Attorney to write a letter of opposition to the Coachella Valley Television deregulation proposal and to further research the law and make proper objections so that we do not give up any of our rights. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. Councilman Kelly moved to refer this matter also to CVAG to investigate on a valley -wide basis along with the possibility of setting up an alternate microsave system which would give residents an alternative. Councilman Snyder seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. 3. CIVIC CENTER AUTHORIZATIONS Mr. Ortega reported staff was requesting two authorizations: 1) for staff to enter into an agreement with American Stationers to purchase furnishings and accessories for the Civic Center in an amount no to exceed $65,000; and 2) authorize staff to submit advance payment no to exceed 50% to Steven DeChristopher for specific furnishings and accessories that the Civic Center Committee feels needed as per guidelines established by the Council on September 20, 1983. Councilmember Jackson so moved and Mayor Puluqi seconded the motion. Motion carried by a 4-1 vote with Councilman Wilson voting NO. 4. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK ON THE SPORTS COMPLEX Mr. Ortega stated that staff recommended that Council accept the Sports Complex by filing a Notice of Completion on the project having the City Clerk record it. Councilman Kelly moved and accept the work on the Sports Complex as complete and to direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for said project. Mayor Puluqi seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. -5- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 5. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TREES FOR SPORTS COMPLEX. Mr. Ortega reported that staff would like authorization to prchase shade trees in an amount not to exceed $2,500. The trees would be planted at the Sports Complex. Councilman Kelly moved to appropriate the sum of $2,500 from the Unobligated Fund Balance of the Capital Projects Reserve Fund on Parks and Recreation to Account No. 06-4222-000, Completion of Sports Complex by adoption of Resolution No. 83-97. Councilmember Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. B. CITY ATTORNEY None C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Councilman Snyder noted two young men in the audience who were taking notes during the meeting. He pointed out they were from the Palm Desert Boy Scouts and were in attendance to earn a Community Merit Badge. 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, September 27, 1983. ATTEST: SHEILA R. LLIGAN TY CLERK CITY OF PALM DES T, CALIFORNIA -6- ..�- ROM O S. PULUQI, MAYOR _ _ 4 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 22, 1983 EXHIBIT "A" INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM City of Palm Desert TO: Carlos Ortega, Acting City Manager FROM:Frank Allen, Code Supervisor SUBJECT:public Kearing Sept. 22, 1983, Lot abatements DATE:Sept. 22, 1983 The following assessed property owners have paid for the cost of abating their lots by the City after receiving the notice of a public hearing. A revised "Exhibit A" has been given to the City Clerk of those property owners failing to pay. OWNER Joseph & Irene Bemaron Donald PARscr►Z P.R. Parter & Sons Pedro Alvarez Eugene & Gloria Mikeler Julius B¢ttera Mary K. Benner Teresa E. Gaul Myrleen Mandic Albert Glowicki Edward Erickson Ed & Jose Pgrlukatian Amy Teasendorf Radco Mfg. Co. i'licolette Gallo Allen & Carmen Smith Grady & Joan Fiker Alice B. Tomlinson Louis & Madeline Aleman Juan & Alecia Aldman Buster Garlington Edward & Gladys Erickson Palma Properties Jean E. Johnson Donna Epperly Helen Hennessey Elmer & Belver Schettler John & Marie Noble Lorna Richardson H. W. 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