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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-02-23MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Snyder convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro-Tempore Richard S. Kelly III. INVOCATION - Councilmember Phyllis Jackson IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmember Phyllis Jackson Mayor Pro-Tempore Richard S. Kelly Councilman Romeo S. Puluqi (Late) Councilman S. Roy Wilson Mayor Walter H. Snyder Also Present: Bruce A. Altman, City Manager Carlos L. Ortega, Assistant,City Manager David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk Ramon A. Diaz, Director of Environmental Services Barry D. McClellan, Director of Public Works Kirby Warner, Director of Finance V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS A. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION to Ananias (Naning) T. San Pedro for his dedicated and faithful service to the City from 1975 to present as Environmental Draftsman and Drafting Technician, and awarding him the title of "Graphics Artist". B. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES to Members of the Palm Desert Drainage Committee. Mayor Snyder presented plaques to the following members of the Palm Desert Drainage Committee: Dick Sparks; Tim Johnson; Ben Barnum; M.J. (Jack) Doran; Sharon Hammons; George Meyer; Floyd Shope; William J. Tennison, III; Lowell Weeks; Romeo Puluqi; S. Roy Wilson; George Berkey; Carlos Ortega; Barry McClellan; Mary Spencer; and Walter H. Snyder. These plaques read: "With sincere appreciation from a grateful community for outstanding and dedicated service in addressing and helping to resolve the City's most significant problem - flooding. Were it not for your citizen participation and conscientious effort, the Palm Valley Channel might have remained a dream instead of becoming a reality." C. Ratification of Mayor's Appointment of Councilmember Phyllis Jackson to C-VAG Criminal Justice Committee. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Kelly, the appointment of Councilmember Phyllis Jackson to the C-VAG Criminal Justice Committee was ratified by unanimous vote of the Council. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1984 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * D. Appointment of Delegate and Alternate to Southern California Association of Governments. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Jackson, Mayor Snyder and Mayor Pro- Tempore Kelly were appointed Delegate and Alternate to Southern California Association of Governments, by unanimous vote of the Councilmembers present. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of February 9, 1984. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Demand Nos. 84-074, 84-075, and 84-081. Rec: Approve as presented. C. STATEMENT OF CASH TRANSACTIONS FOR MONTH OF JANUARY, 1984. Rec: Receive and file. D. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE By Rosita Regina Schramm for Frank Und Stein, 73-098 Highway 111, Palm Desert, California. Rec: Receive and file. E. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE By Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks #2660 Palm Desert Lodge for Same, 74-225 Highway 111, Palm Desert, California. Rec: Receive and file. F. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of City Manager Approval of Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1065, Widening of Northeast Corner of Fred Waring Drive & San Pablo Avenue. Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the City Manager's approval. G. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY by Scott Building Materials, Inc. in the amount of 57,803.58. Rec: Deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the Claimant. H. RESOLUTION NO. 84-20 - 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 & SAFETY THAT HAVE BEEN MICROFILMED. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. I. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Final Map for Tract 19814-1, Pacific Coast Builders, Applicant. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-21, approving Final Map 19814-1. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Wilson, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Councilmembers present. Yd. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A N one -2- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1984 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1982 UNIFORM FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH & SAFETY CODE, SECTION 17962. (Continued from the Meetings of December 22, 1983, January 12, 1984, January 26, 1984, and February 9, 1984.) Mayor Snyder noted this was a continued public hearing. Mr. Altman reported that he and the Fire Marshal are still studying the sprinkler valve system and recommended that this item be continued for two weeks, until March 8, 1984. Mayor Snyder 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 Jackson, the matter was continued to the meeting of March 8, 1984, by unanimous vote of the Councilmembers present. B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION BY MICHAEL HOMME PERTAINING TO TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 19587 STREET IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS. (Continued from the Meeting of January 26, 1984, and February 9, 1984.) Mayor Snyder noted this was a continued public hearing. Mr. Altman reported that he met with the applicant and recommended that the Council require the applicant to construct a retaining wall and garden wall and to waive the street improvement requirement. Mayor Snyder invited input in FAVOR of this request, and none was offered. He invited input in OPPOSITION to this request, and none was offered. Councilmember Jackson moved to, by Minute Motion, require the applicant to construct a retaining wall and garden wall and require the landscaping of the Portola Avenue parkway in lieu of Condition No. 18. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Councilmembers present. IX. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 84-22 - 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). Upon motion by Jackson, second by Kelly, Resolution No. 84-22 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Councilmembers present. B. RESOLUTION NO. 84-23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 83-59 BY CHANGING ONE CLASSIFIED POSITION TITLE AND SALARY RANGE, DESIGNATING BIENNIAL PHYSICALS FOR EXECUTIVES, AND ESTABLISHING A PILOT INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO REWARD EMPLOYEES FOR UNUSED SICK LEAVE. Mr. Altman reported that this resolution has been modified to include City Councilmembers on the list of executives designated to have biennial physicals. In addition, the amendment will exclude the Management Team from eligibility for the Sick Leave Bonus Program. In Study Session, Council indicated they wanted an annual evaluation of this plan. Therefore, Mr. Altman noted that Staff would be submitting such a plan at the next Council meeting. The two weeks would allow Management to sit down with the Employees' Organization for input on this matter. -3- MINUTES ,.. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1984 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Upon motion by Kelly, second by Jackson, Resolution No. 84-23 was adopted as amended, by unanimous vote of the Councilmembers present. COUNCILMAN PULUQI ENTERED THE MEETING AT 7:20 P.M. X. ORDINANCES For Introduction: None For Adoption: A. ORDINANCE NO. 363 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 107, THE PALM DESERT ZONING MAP, BY CHANGING THE ZONE FROM R-2 S.P. (SINGLE-FAMILY) TO O.P., S.P. (OFFICE PROFESSIONAL). CASE NO. C/Z 12-83. Mr. Altman reported that no input had been received since first reading of the ordinance. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Wilson, Ordinance No. 363 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER #10 - CIVIC CENTER. Mr. Diaz reviewed the Staff Report, noting that an additional $11,300 was needed for the completion of the block wall. Councilman Wilson stated he felt that this item had been deleted from the original bid package in an effort to cut costs and voiced concern that it was in fact a "holdover". His concern was that this tactic was very misleading. Mayor Snyder suggested that a meeting be set up with Councilman Puluqi, the City Manager, Ray Diaz and Roy Wilson to clarify this issue. Councilman Puluqi moved to, by Minute Motion, approve Change Order ##10 as submitted. Councilmember Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. XIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XIV. OLD BUSINESS None XV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B None XVI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER 1. CONVENTION BUREAU Mr. Altman reported that Mr. Richard Oliphant, principal of Palm Desert Resort Country Club, had made a presentation in Study Session to the City Council relative to a newly proposed Visitor/Convention Bureau. Each city was being asked to put -4- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1984 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * $5,000 in escrow and to appoint one member of its Council to serve on a board of directors to establish bylaws and a dues structure for this bureau. Mr. Altman recommended that the City Council go ahead and approve putting $5,000 in escrow contingent upon our receiving approval and concurrence from the following groups: Chamber of Commerce, the Town Center, the Marriott, the Granada Royale, the El Paseo Merchants Association, and the Advertising & Promotion Committee. A meeting of a representative of each group would be held with the Mayor, Councilman Roy Wilson as the A & P Committee liaison, and the City Manager prior to the next meeting to receive input. If in fact opposition resulted from this meeting, staff would bring the matter back to the City Council at the meeting of March 8, 1984, for further direction. Councilman Puluqi moved to appropriate $5,000 to be placed in an escrow account for the purpose of establishing a Visitor/Convention Bureau contingent upon the results of the meeting described by the City Manager. Councilmember Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the City Council. 2. NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES Mr. Altman reported that membership in the National League of Cities had been discussed in Study Session. It was Staff's recommendation that the City join for a cost of $741 per year. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Jackson, Staff was directed to submit the City's membership to the National League of Cities at a cost of $741 per year by unanimous vote of the Council. 3. AMENDMENT TO SUNLINE AGREEMENT Mr. Altman reported that the El Paseo Trolley was now running and that the Mayor had signed an amendment to the Sunline agreement to expedite the start-up of this service. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Jackson, approval and signing of the amendment to the Sunline Agreement was ratified by unanimous vote of the Council. B. CITY ATTORNEY None C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Mayor Snyder asked that everyone note the future meetings listed on the Agenda. XVII. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Wilson, second by Puluqi, and unanimous vote of the Council, Mayor Snyder adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m. ATTEST: SHEILA R. GI fGAN, CIT) 2LERK CITY OF PA DESERT LIFORNIA -5- al-.4‘64--•-..._, WALTER H. SNYDER, MAY 1