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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-01-26MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1984 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Snyder convened the meeting at 7:05 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Romeo S. Puluqi III. INVOCATION - The Reverend Daryl Bjerke IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmember Phyllis Jackson Mayor Pro-Tempore Richard S. Kelly Councilman Romeo S. Puluqi Councilman S. Roy Wilson Mayor Walter H. Snyder Also Present: Bruce A. Altman, City Manager David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk Carlos L. Ortega, Assistant City Manager 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 AWARDS By Mayor Snyder and Honorary Mayor Alice Faye. Mayor Snyder and Honorary Mayor Alice Faye presented plaques of appreciation to 49 members of the community who had served on the Birthday Committee, the Civic Center Refinement Committee, the Civic Center Construction Committee, and the architects, landscape architects, and contractors for the Civic Center. Additionally, Mr. Bernie Solomon was thanked for his donation of palm trees to the Civic Center and Hiroko for her contribution of the first city flag. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 12, 1984. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Demand Nos. 84-065, 84-066, and 84-071. Rec: Approve as presented. C. STATEMENT OF CASH TRANSACTIONS FOR MONTH OF DECEMBER, 1983. Rec: Receive and file. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL, MEETING JANUARY 26, 1984 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * D. RESOLUTION NO. 84- ho - 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. E. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by William Crenshaw, Ron Presta, and Edward Vincent for Alkobar Liquor, 73-510 Palm Desert Drive, Palm Desert. Rec: Receive and file. F. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Sossa Enterprises, Inc. for Sossa's, 72-790 El Paseo, Palm Desert. Rec: Receive and file. G. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Iris Tire & Rubber Co. for El Cafe De Mexico, 73-325 Highway 111, Palm Desert. Rec: Receive and file. H. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Soup N Sandwich Shops, Ltd. for The Lunch Basket, 73-890 El Paseo, Palm Desert. Rec: Receive and file. I. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY By GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY In the Amount of $1,445.51. Rec: Deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the Claimant. Upon motion by Puluqi, second by Wilson, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Council. VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A MR. GEORGE RITTER, 73-899 Highway 111, Palm Desert, local architect, addressed Council requesting the City Engineer be given sufficient latitude to grant variances to the existing moratorium on grading permits. Mayor Snyder advised this was an item on the agenda under Old Business and would be discussed at the time. Vm. 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, and January 12, 1984.) Mayor Snyder noted this was a continued public hearing. Mr. Altman advised that staff was still working out problems with the proposed ordinance and requested a two -week continuance. 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 Kelly, second by Wilson, the matter was continued to the meeting of February 9, 1984, by unanimous vote of the Council. -2- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3ANUARY 26, 1984 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION BY MICHAEL HOMME PERTAINING TO TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 19587 STREET IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS. Mayor Snyder declared the Public Hearing open and asked for staff's report. Mr. Altman reported that this matter had been discussed in Study Session. In an effort to resolve the matter to mutual satisfaction, a committee comprised of Mayor Snyder, Councilman Wilson, Barry McClellan and Bruce Altman would meet with the applicant. He requested a two -week continuance. Mayor Snyder invited input in FAVOR of the appeal, and none was offered. He invited input in OPPOSITION to the appeal, and none was offered. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Kelly, the matter was continued to the meeting of February 9, 1984, by unanimous vote of the Council. C. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION BY HOUSLEY ASSOCIATES PERTAINING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR MUTUAL ACCESS AGREEMENTS. Mayor Snyder declared the Public Hearing open, and asked for staff's report. Mr. Altman reported that the applicant had withdrawn his appeal, but the zone change portion of the request needed review and action. The applicant was not at the meeting, and Mr. Altman requested a two - week continuance so that the applicant might be present. Mayor Snyder invited input in FAVOR of the appeal, and none was offered. He invited input in OPPOSITION to the appeal, and none was offered. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Puluqi, the matter was continued to the meeting of February 9, 1984, by unanimous vote of the Council. IX. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 84-8 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. 2 TO LOCAL AGENCY -STATE AGREEMENT NO. 8-5414. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Kelly, Resolution No. 84-8 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. n B. RESOLUTION NO. 84-9 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AN AUTHORIZED AGENT FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION FOR THE WIDENING OF FRED WARING DRIVE. Mr. Altman reported this service would be required to acquire necessary right-of-way for the widening of Fred Waring Drive. Upon motion by Puluqi, second by Kelly, Resolution No. 84-9 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. C. RESOLUTION NO. 84- 13 - 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). (Continued from the Meeting of December 22, 1983.) Councilman Wilson moved to continue until after discussion and action on "Revision to the Grading Ordinance". Councilman Kelly seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. -3- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 26, 1984 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * D. RESOLUTION NO. 84- Id1 - 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). Councilman Wilson moved to continue until after discussion and action on "Revision to the Grading Ordinance". Councilman Kelly seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. E. RESOLUTION NO. 84-10 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 83-59 BY ADDING A NEW CLASSIFICATION TO THE TABLE OF AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE POSITIONS. Mr. Altman reported that this resolution would authorize the new position of Senior Engineer for the Department of Public Works. Upon motion by Puluqi, second by Jackson, Resolution No. 84-10 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. F. RESOLUTION NO. 84-11 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 1983-84 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR STREET PURPOSES. Mr. Altman reported that the Council had previously approved the median improvement. This resolution would authorize payment of $6,300. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Kelly, Resolution No. 84-11 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. G. RESOLUTION NO. 84-12 -_ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $16,000,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF PALM DESERT MULTIFAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS (ONE QUAIL PLACE PROJECT), 1984 SERIES A, APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENTS AND OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL ACTION. Mr. Diaz reported that this authorization was necessary to proceed with the bonding of the affordable housing project. Mr. George McFarland, Brown & Nazarak, the City's bond counsel, reviewed the bonding procedure for Council. He requested that Section 1 of the proposed resolution be amended to read: Sale of Bonds. The Bonds are hereby awarded to the Underwriters, pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of that certain agreement, entitled "Purchase Contract" by and between the City and the Underwriters. The Purchase Contract, in substantially the form presented to the City Council at this meeting, together with any additions thereto or changes therein deemed necessary or advisable by the City Manager upon the advice of Nazarek, Harper, Hopkins & McFarlin, as bond counsel to the City, is hereby approved. The appropriate officers of the City are hereby authorized and directed to execute said Agreement for and in the name and on behalf of the City. Upon motion by Jackson, second by Puluqi, Resolution No. 84-12 was adopted as amended by unanimous vote of the Council. X. ORDINANCES For Introduction: A. ORDINANCE NO. 359 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, CREATING TITLE 29 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "HOT AIR BALLOONS". -4- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 26, 1984 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mr. Altman reported that he and Ray Diaz had met with the City Attorney and three balloonists to prepare a mutually acceptable ordinance. However, some individuals had requested a two -week continuance as they had not had time to review the new document. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Puluqi, the matter was continued to the meeting of February 9, 1984, by unanimous vote of the Council. B. ORDINANCE NO. 3(00- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW SECTION 8.16.035 TO CHAPTER 8.16 RELATING TO SOLID WASTE. Mr. Altman reported that this ordinance would require residents to remove trash cans from public view. Staff was directed to talk to Palm Desert Disposal Company to see if we could institute an incentive program to encourage people to purchase the walk-in service. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Jackson, Ordinance No. 360 was passed to second reading by unanimous vote of the Council. For Adoption: A. ORDINANCE NO. 354 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTER 8.04 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROVIDING FOR A NEW CHAPTER REGULATING FOOD HANDLERS. Mr. Altman reported that this item had been discussed at length in Study Session. He recommended tabling the ordinance inasmuch as the Code Enforcement Supervisor had been hurt in an accident and would not be able to thoroughly review the areas suggested by Council for several months. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Kelly, Ordinance No. 354 was tabled by unanimous vote of the Council. B. ORDINANCE NO. 351 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 5.04.290 AND 5.04.320 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAX. Mr. Altman reported that no input had been received since first reading of the ordinance. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Puluqi, Ordinance No. 351 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. C. ORDINANCE NO. 357 - 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-3 18,000 (3) S.P. TO PC(4) S.P. CASE NO. C/Z 07-83. Mr. Altman reported that no input had been received since first reading of the ordinance. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Puluqi, Ordinance No. 357 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. D. ORDINANCE NO. 358 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT REGARDING VEHICULAR ACCESS FOR PROJECTS IN PLANNED COMMERCIAL ZONES. CASE NO. ZOA 09-83. Mr. Altman reported that no input had been received since first reading -5- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 26, 1984 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * of the ordinance. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Wilson, Ordinance No. 358 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None XII. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF REVISION TO CITY'S GRADING ORDINANCE. Mr. McClellan suggested the following ordinances for Council's consideration: Ordinance No. 361 - an ordinance which would control grading of lots by allowing the City Engineer to permit pads to be set at street grade or lower to prevent fills greater than three feet in height, providing the following conditions are met: 1) a landscaped berm, minimum 12" high is constructed between the street and structure; 2) all roof drainage shall be carried to the street by rain gutters and drainage pipe; and 3) a satisfactory easement, subject to approval of the City Attorney and City Engineer, is obtained to drain the rear yard or an engineered sump or drywell, subject to the approval of the City Engineer, is constructed to accommodate rear yard drainage. Ordinance No. 362 - an ordinance amending the 90-day moratorium on grading permits by excluding certain properties from the provisions of the ninety -day moratorium and allowing grading permits to be issued for these properties when the grading of the property, per the approved grading plan, will require no more than two feet of fill at adjacent property line. Mr. McClellan also reported that the City expected final determination from the federal government within 4-6 weeks which would remove us from the high risk flood zone and therefore eliminate the need to elevate building pads. Mayor Snyder noted that this was not a Public Hearing but with concurrence from Council invited input from the audience. MRS. SARAH WEINSTEIN, 73-065 Skyward Way, Palm Desert, stated she had been the circulator of the petition requesting an alternate solution to the elevated pads. She thanked the City Council. MS. KAY CRAIG, 72-992 Belair Road, Palm Desert, stated her support of any ordinance that would eliminate the elevation of building pads noting that several had been raised in her neighborhood to its detriment. MR. SANDY BAUM, 45-800 Deep Canyon Road, Palm Desert, discussed a project on El Paseo. Mr. McClellan advised that the project was not affected by the grading ordinance and should be discussed with staff. MRS. ALLAN LEVINE, 72-963 Skyward, Palm Desert, described a problem in the lot immediately behind her home. Staff advised they would visit the site in the morning to determine if illegal elevation had occurred. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Jackson, Ordinance No. 361 was passed to second reading by unanimous vote of the Council. -6- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 26, 1984 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Upon motion by Wilson, second by Kelly, Ordinance No. 362 was adopted as an emergency ordinance taking effect immediately by unanimous vote of the Council. Mayor Snyder noted that consideration of two resolutions had been continued until after the previous action. He asked Council's consideration at this time. C. RESOLUTION NO. 84-13 - 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). (Continued from the Meeting of December 22, 1983.) Mr. McClellan recommended Council's granting this variance. He noted the grading plans would require revision to conform to the newly adopted requirements. Upon motion by Puluqi, second by Kelly, Resolution No. 84-13 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. D. RESOLUTION NO. 84-14 - 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 Puluqi, second by Kelly, Resolution No. 84-13 was adoted by unanimous vote of the Council. B. REQUEST FOR VARIANCE BY MARRIOTT CORPORATION TO PERMIT AN OVERSIZE CONSTRUCTION SITE SIGN. . Councilman Wilson moved to approve the request with condition that sign will be removed upon completion of the resort. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF APPRAISAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE FRED WARING DRIVE STREET WIDENING PROJECT. Mr. Altman reported that this item had been discussed at length in Study Session. The services were required for property acquisition for the widening of Fred Waring Drive. Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, award a contract for property appraisal services for the Fred Waring Drive street widening project to the firm of Metzger ac Associates, Inc. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS None OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION OF CITY'S INTENTIONS CONCERNING ZONING DESIGNATION ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FRED WARING DRIVE, BETWEEN DEEP CANYON AND COOK STREET, CURRENTLY ZONED DATE PALM PRESERVE - SUNWORLD, APPLICANT. Mr. Diaz reviewed staff's report and recommendation in detail noting that the request was for high density. Both the Planning Commission and staff felt that if the property is to be rezoned, it should be done within the description of the present General Plan which is medium density. MS. ELEANOR FALK, one of the owners of the property, spoke in favor of rezoning to the density requested. MR. MELVIN CARHANIAN spoke in favor of rezoning the property. -7- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 26, 1984 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Councilman Kelly moved to direct staff to inform the applicant that the City would consider a zone change application compatible with surrounding zoning and consistent with the City's present General Plan (5-7 d.u./acre). Councilmember Jackson seconded the motion. Councilman Wilson spoke against the motion stating that he felt it was a mistake to change open space designations without looking at the City's Master Plan of Parks. He also felt the matter should be referred to the Parks & Recreation Commission for its input. Councilman Puluqi concurred. Motion carried by a 3-2 vote with Councilmen Puluqi and Wilson voting NO. Councilman Puluqi moved to create a committee to further study the possibility of establishing a date grove at C.O.D. and to contact all affected parties. Councilmember Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. B. CONSIDERATION OF A PETITION REQUESTING A FOUR-WAY STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF FRED WARING DRIVE AND DEEP CANYON ROAD. Mr. McClellan reviewed the staff report and justification for denial of the request. Councilman Kelly stated for the record that he had high respect for the Traffic Committee, and he knew they were very well technically qualified and doing a good job and by the criteria used, they could make such a recommendation. However, he felt there were extenuating circumstances where we need to take care of our citizens. When he saw adjacent cities put up stop signs to take care of speeding, he felt it showed concern for their- constituents. He felt this request had extenuating circumstances and this intersection should qualify for a 4- way stop to assist our citizens -- slow the people down and keep them from going 60 miles an hour. He concluded by stating that he felt if our citizens could vote on this, the 4-way stop would be approved. Councilmember Jackson moved to deny consideration of installation of a four- way stop or traffic signal for the subject intersection at this time. Councilman Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried by a 3-2 vote with Councilmen Kelly and Puluqi voting NO. C. REPORT FROM TASK FORCE ON THE COOK STREET BRIDGE. Mr. Altman reported that this item had been discussed in Study Session and required no action by the Council. D. REPORT FROM TASK FORCE ON CITY-WIDE DRAINAGE. Mr. Altman reported that this item had been discussed in Study Session and required no action by the Council. E. REPORT ON PROPOSED AUTO CENTER. Mr. Altman reported that this item had been discussed in Study Session and required no action by the Council. F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF POLICY FOR ENFORCEMENT OF HOTEL/MOTEL AUDIT FINDINGS. Councilman Puluqi moved to waive interest and penalties on the hotel/motel audit findings. Councilmember Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. -8- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 26, 1984 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B MR. SANDY BAUM, 45-800 Deep Canyon Road, Palm Desert, addressed Council regarding a 4-way stop sign at Deep Canyon and Fairway. Mr. Altman advised that the Council would be receiving input from the Automobile Club of Southern California regarding these types of installations and others at a Study Session the latter part of February. XVI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER 1. REQUEST FROM CIVIC ARTS COMMITTEE FOR AMENDMENT TO ITS SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY. Councilman Wilson moved to approve the amendment, and Councilman Puluqi seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. 2. REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO SHERIFF'S CONTRACT FOR INCREASED LEVEL OF LAW ENFORCEMENT. Upon motion by Puluqi, second by Jackson, Resolution No. 83-15 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. 3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF POLICY PERMITTING SKYTRACKERS. Mr. Altman recommended the following policy: 1. The use of skylights shall be permitted only for the grand opening of a commercial project containing twenty-five acres or more, or hotels. 2. The skylight shall be located at no closer than 300 feet from a street or highway, unless it can be demonstrated that such a condition would not permit the use of a skytracker. 3. The use of the skytrackers shall be limited to a three-day grand opening period for new facilities only. 4. The skytrackers shall be used for the opening of an entire complex only and not for individual businesses within a complex. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Puluqi, the policy was approved by unanimous vote of the Council. 4. REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION OF $4,800 FOR TROLLEY CAR. Councilman Kelly explained that the trolley would replace the Sunbus now in use. It was felt that the trolley would be more attractive to riders. Cost of the service was being shared by the Town Center, El Paseo Merchants and the City. Councilman Puluqi moved to approve the expenditure of $4,800 for a trolley car to run between the Town Center and El Paseo. Councilman Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 5. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF 60 SIGNS FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF OFF -ROAD VEHICLES. Councilman Puluqi moved to approve the purchase and necessary expenditure for 60 signs to be utilized in enforcing off -road vehicle problems. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. B. CITY ATTORNEY None -9- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL -MEETING JANUARY 26, 1984 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Councilman Kelly suggested that the City Council challenge staff to achieve 100% participation in the United Way fund raising drive by offering to cook dinner for staff if they reach the goal. Council concurred and offered the challenge. Mayor Snyder asked that everyone note the future meetings listed on the Agenda. XVII. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Puluqi, second by Kelly, and unanimous vote of the Council, Mayor Snyder adjourned the meeting at 10:25 p.m. ATTEST: /sue HEILA R. GILLIgXN, CITY C)1K CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIORNIA __,3e4art;› WALTER H. SNYDER, MA/OR -10-