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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-05-10MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1984 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Snyder convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Romeo Puluqi M. INVOCATION - Councilman Richard S. Kelly IV. ROLL CALL Present: Excused Absence: Councilmember Phyllis Jackson Mayor Pro-Tempore Richard S. Kelly Councilman Romeo S. Puluqi Mayor Walter H. Snyder Also Present: Councilman S. Roy Wilson Bruce A. Altman, City Manager Carlos L. Ortega, Assistant City Manager David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk Barry D. McClellan, Director of Public Works Ray Diaz, Director of Environmental Services Kirby J. Warner, Director of Finance V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS NONE VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 26, 1984. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Demand No. 84-102. Rec: Approve as presented. C. STATEMENT OF CASH TRANSACTIONS FOR MONTH OF MARCH, 1984. Rec: Recieve and file. D. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY On Behalf Of James Aubry Ridgeway (1) and Nancy Ridgeway (2) by Allen A.Falsetti, Attorney, in the Amounts of $79,656.59 (1) and $76,173.60 (2). Rec: Deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the Claimants. :+%N,,`'t`r'Er'';e:a:j'.4�;�r%.;',rb`:'�- i^f'�••�..:< K{. L K_.. .e d it MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10,1984 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * E. REPORT FROM RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT For The Month of March, 1984. Rec: Receive and file. F. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE By Marian C. Matson for Casa Langosta, 72-840 Highway 111, Suite T-388, Palm Desert, California. Rec: Receive and file. G. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR CONTRACT 1054A -- HIGHWAY 111 LANDSCAPING FROM PORTOLA AVENUE TO SAN PABLO AVENUE. Rec: By Minute Motion, accept the work as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for Contract No. 1054A. Upon motion by Puluqi, second by Kelly, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by a 4-0-1 vote of the Council. VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A NONE VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS ON PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT FOR ABATEMENT OF WEEDS AND OTHER NUISANCES. Mayor Snyder declared the Public Hearing open and asked for Staff's report. Mr. Altman reported that per Frank Allen, Code Supervisor, these assessments have not been paid. He, therefore, recommended adoption of Resolution No. 84-50, confirming said assessments. Mayor Snyder invited input in FAVOR of this resolution, and none was offered. He invited input in OPPOSITION to this resolution, and none was offered. He declared the Public Hearing closed. Upon motion by Puluqi, second by Jackson, Resolution No. 84-50 was adopted by a 4-0-1 vote of the Council. B. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION OF APRIL 3, 1984, CONDITIONALLY APPROVING AN APPLICATION BY SILVER SPUR ASSOCIATES. SILVER SPUR ASSOCIATES ec EDWARD C. AND BARBARA J. MALONE, APPELLANTS. Mayor Snyder declared the Public Hearing open and asked for Staff's report. Mr. Diaz reported that this hearing dealt with an appeal of a Planning Commission approval of a single-family tract within Ironwood Country Club. The subdivision, which is an amendment from a previously approved subdivision, was approved with the deletion of 5 lots and all earlier approvals rescinded. Silver Spur Associates, applicants, were appealing the additional conditions the Planning Commission imposed at its April 3rd meeting, while Mr. and Mrs. Malone, Ironwood Country Club property owners, were appealing the entire decision. Mr. Diaz addressed the issues of legal notification, the issuance of a negative declaration of environmental impact, and the conditional use permit. He reviewed both appeals. Mayor Snyder invited input in FAVOR of the appeal, and the following spoke: MR. EDWARD. C. MALONE, Appellant, advised that he while he had statements of fact regarding issues involving the C.V. Water District, he -- -2- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10,1984 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * had not yet received written proof as requested. He asked for a continuance. MR. LARRY SPICER, President of Ironwood Country Club, 49-200 Mariposa, Palm Desert, stated that his appeal was a limited one. He asked that if Council chose to continue, that Phase I which was not part of his appeal be approved and Phase II be continued. MR. MALONE readdressed the Council and stated that continuance under those circumstances was not acceptable to him. MR. DICK WILLARD, 73-477 Irontree, Palm Desert, spoke for himself and 19 neighbors objecting to the elevations of building pads in the proposed tract. Councilman Puluqi expressed concern over the large exchange of land between Ironwood and the Water District without notification to the City. Mr. Erwin advised that there was no legal requirement to notify the City. Councilmember Jackson stated that two entirely different items were being discussed and in fairness to those who had traveled to this hearing, Council should make a decision on one and continue the other. Mayor Snyder called a .5 minute recess at 7:55 p.m. to allow staff time to discuss the land exchange with Dave Erwin. He reconvened the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Mr. Erwin advised that while the City was in compliance with the State Map Act, it was his recommendation that the matter of the land exchange be referred to his office for review of all documents to determine what compliance is necessary prior to legal transfer and in the interim period of time, the matter of the findings with regard to the reduction of the number of lots be referred to the Planning Commission for additional hearing to see if specific findings can be made. The City Council public hearing should then be continued until the next regular meeting to allow adequate time for this. MR. MALONE readdressed the Council stating he would not agree to this and proceeded with his presentation. He questioned the necessity of the change in the relocation of the natural flood control channel on the project stating that the C.V. Water District did not mandate the change but was responding to a request by the developer. He stated that the legal notice of the Planning Commission meeting had not been accomplished in accordance with law. He felt an environmental assessment should have been filed rather than a negative declaration. He noted that the golf course was situated on land leased from the Water District with an option to extend the lease. He stated his feeling that the CUP no longer applied to this project. He concluded by stating there were too many unknowns for Council to make a decision. MR. ERNIE JOHNSON, 73-259 Boxthorne, Palm Desert, stated he represented a large block of owners in this tract who felt they had paid for the right of reasonable access to the property, some of which was not being taken by the Planning Commission approval. He felt the matter should be returned to the Commission in its entirety. MR. LOCKWOOD HAIGHT, 73-364 Quincy Street, Palm Desert, opposed the Planning Commission approval and stated that his attorney had questioned the method of legal notice of the Planning Commission hearing in that many people did not receive a notice who should have. He opposed the project as approved and felt it imperative that the entire matter be returned to the Planning Commission. Mayor Snyder invited input in OPPOSITION to the appeal, and the following spoke: MR. KENNETH GRAHAM, Attorney for Ironwood Country Club, addressed the issue of the Conditional Use Permit. It was his opinion- -3- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10,1984 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * that once it expired, new approvals would have to be obtained for any property yet undeveloped. It was also his opinion that even if the CUP had been still in effect, it could have been amended. Councilman Puluqi- moved, to continue the item to the meeting of May 24, 1984, during which time staff and the City Attorney will attempt to get together with all parties involved to determine just what the issues are as well as mutually acceptable solutions with a report to the City Council at that meeting. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion. Motion carried by a 4-0-1 vote. MAYOR SNYDER CALLED A 15 MINUTE RECESS AT 8:45 P.M. AND RECONVENED AT 9:00 P.M. C. REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA. Mayor Snyder declared the Public Hearing open and asked for Staff's report. Mr. Altman reported that this Housing Element to the General Plan describes present housing needs and proposes a five-year program to address these needs. He recommended that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 84-51 be adopted, granting preliminary approval of GPA 01-84 House Element. Mayor Snyder invited input in FAVOR of this resolution. MRS. GEORGIANNA BARTON, 44-519 San Anselmo, Palm Desert, addressed the Council and stated that she was concerned because she had read about this hearing in the newspaper. She wondered if the public had any say in this issue or if these types of items were decided upon for everyone. She was also concerned that once this resolution was passed,. the City might allow a lot of building of housing that would not be the type that could be afforded. If this were the case, it would have to be subsidized, and this would attract people from other areas to our City because they would know the City would take care of them. Mayor Snyder responded to her first concern by noting that all public hearings are publicized, and Councilman Puluqi noted that they are advertized in the Desert Post ten days prior to the hearing. Mr. Altman further noted that the Planning Commission had also had a Public Hearing on this three weeks ago. Mr. Phil Drell from the Planning Department addressed her second concern regarding the building of affordable housing. He noted that this is a preliminary approval only and invited Mrs. Barton to come to the Planning Department the following day to get a copy of the Housing Element. He also stated she could leave her name and address, and a notice of the next Public Hearing would be sent to her. 'Councilmember Jackson noted that this is a 5-year program that is subject to review. This would only set a track to run on for the future and will show us the direction we can take towards rehabilitating areas in the City. MR. KIGER BARTON, 44-519 San Anselmo, Palm Desert, addressed the Council and noted that he had thought passage of this resolution meant that the City would provide subsidized housing for the entire valley. He felt if this were the case, the whole valley should share in it. Mayor Snyder invited input in OPPOSITION to this resolution, and none was offered. He declared the Public Hearing closed. Upon motion by Puluqi, second by Jackson, Resolution No. 84-51 was adopted by a 4-0-1 vote of the Council, granting preliminary approval of GPA 01-84 House Element. -4- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10,1984 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IX. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 84-52 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF LOCAL REGULATION OF FIREWORKS. Mr. Altman reported that this resolution was recommended by the Fire Chief and discussed in detail in Study Session. Upon motion by Puluqi, second by Jackson, Resolution No. 84-52 was adopted by a 4-0-1 vote of the Council. B. RESOLUTION NO. 84-53 - 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. Altman reported that this is a routine variance to the Flood Control Ordinance by the owner of a residential lot on the southwest corner of Shady View Drive and Quail Hollow Drive and recommended adoption of this resolution. Upon motion by Puluqi, second by Jackson, Resolution No. 84-53 was adopted by a 4-0-1 vote of the Council. C. RESOLUTION NO. 84-54 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 4 IN FISCAL 1984-85. (Tract 8237 by Rutledge Way) D. RESOLUTION NO. 84-55 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1980-1 IN FISCAL 1984-85. (Presidents' Plaza) E. RESOLUTION NO. 84-56 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1-83 IN FISCAL 1984-85. (Cook Street and Country Club Drive Medians) F. RESOLUTION NO. 84-57 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 81-3 IN FISCAL 1984-85. (The Vineyards Tract - Lewis Homes) Mr. McClellan explained that these resolutions merely set Public Hearings for the Landscaping and Lighting Districts. Engineering report would be submitted and recommendations for assessments would be made at the Public Hearings. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Puluqi, Resolution Nos. 84-54, 84-55, 84-56,- and 84-57 were adopted by a 4-0-1 vote of the Council. G. RESOLUTION NO. 84-58 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF PROGRAM SUPPEMENT NO 3 TO LOCAL. AGENCY - STATE AGREEMENT NO. 8-5414. Mr. Altman reported that the execution of Program Supplement No. 3 to the City's Local Agency -State Agreement with Caltrans will allow the City to receive reimbursement for expenses relating to August 1983 storm damage on Country Club Drive and recommended the Council adopt Resolution No. 84-58. -5- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10,1984 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Upon motion by Kelly, second by Jackson, Resolution No. 84-58 was adopted by a 4-0-1 vote of the Council. X. ORDINANCES For Introduction: A. ORDINANCE NO. 371 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.88 TO TITLE 5 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, TO BE KNOWN AS THE "ADULT ENTERTAINMENT" ORDINANCE. Mr. Altman reported that this item had been discussed by the Council at the last Study Session. Councilman , Puluqi questioned the meaning of Section A, Item 2, regarding the sale of adult books, magazines, etc. Mr. Erwin responded that this section applies to establishments having a "substantial or significant portion of its stock in trade" in these types of material, and would not necessarily pertain to grocery stores selling magazines. Upon motion by Jackson, second by Puluqi, Ordinance No. 371 was passed to second reading by a 4-0-1 vote of the Council. B. ORDINANCE NO. 372 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.82 TO TITLE 5 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT REGULATING SPECIAL EVENT SALES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS AND DELETING SECTION 5.64.040, SUBSECTION D, OF TITLE 25 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT. Mr. Altman reported that this item was discussed at the last Study Session and recommended the Council waive further reading and pass this ordinance to second reading. Upon motion by Puluqi, second by Kelly, Ordinance No. 372 was passed to second reading by a 4-0-1 vote of the Council. C. ORDINANCE NO. 373 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1.08.010 OF CHAPTER 1.08, "AUTHORITY TO ISSUE MISDEMEANOR CITATIONS" AND ADDING SECTION 10.08.030 TO CHAPTER 10.08 "VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC". Mr. Altman reported that this item had been discussed at the Last Study Session and noted this ordinance gives the Code Enforcement people authority to issue citations for non-moving traffic violations. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Jackson, Ordinance No. 373 was passed to second reading by a 4-0-1 vote of the Council, with direction to the City Clerk to issue a press release to warn people that citations can be issued by the City Code Enforcement people for non-moving traffic violations. D. ORDINANCE NO. 374 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5.04.200, SUBSECTION D, AND ADDING SUBSECTION E AND F OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA. Mr. Altman reported that this is the ordinance which Councilman Kelly proposed, and it was discussed at the last Study Session. This ordinance would require every licensee to whom a business license tax certificate had been issued to conduct business within the City by use of a vehicle to affix to the rear bumper of each vehicle to be used within the City a prepumbered decal sticker issued by the City for identifying such business. Such decal sticker shall not be removed from the vehicle kept in use during the period for which the decal sticker is used. -6- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10,1984 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Upon motion by Kelly, second by Puluqi, Ordinance No. 374 was passed to second reading by a 4-0-1 vote of the Council. XI. XII. For Adoption: None CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FUTURE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT POLICY. Mr. Altman reported that this item was discussed at Study Session and noted that Staff is recommending a policy decision be made regarding waiving of future improvement agreements for curb and gutter on single lots with existing curb and gutter not at ultimate location. Councilman Puluqi moved to, by Minute Motion, establish a policy to waive future improvement agreements for curb and gutter on single lots with existing curb and gutter not at ultimate location. Motion was seconded by Jackson and carried by a 4-0-1 vote of the Council. B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF JOSHUA ROAD DRAINAGE STUDY. Mr. Altman reported that this item had been discussed at length in Study Session. The initial drainage study for the Joshua Road drainage area has been completed. On the basis of this analysis, staff was recommending appropriating funds for initial drainage improvements and for the engineering of additional drainage improvements that will be needed to realize effective drainage in that area. Councilman Puluqi requested that Staff be directed to write Mr. George Stone, an affected resident in that area, a letter advising him of this progress. Mr. McClellan responded he would do that. Councilman Puluqi moved to a) waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 84-59, appropriating $10,000 for Stage I construction and $5,000 for Stage II engineering; b) by Minute Motion, direct staff to include $55,000 for State II, Line "A" construction in the 1984-85 Capital Improvements Budget recommendation; and c) by Minute Motion, direct staff to prepare a resolution to adopt the Joshua Road Drainage Study as an appendix to the City Master Drainage Plan and establishing development drainage fees. Councilmember Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried by a 4-0-1 vote. C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Mr. Altman reported that this had been discussed at length in Study Session and recommended approval of this plan. Councilman Puluqi moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the Riverside County Solid Waste Management Plan. Motion was seconded by Jackson and carried by a 4-0-1 vote of the Council. D. REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR VISITOR CONVENTION BUREAU PER LETTER FROM RICHARD OLIPHANT. Mr. Altman reported that this item was discussed in Study Session and recommended a letter be drafted for the Mayor's signature stating that the Council wishes to have Mayor Snyder and Councilman Wilson on the Executive Committee, with Councilman Kelly on the sub -committee. Councilman Puluqi moved to, by Minute Motion, direct Staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature stating the Council's wish to have Mayor Snyder and Councilman Wilson on the Executive Committee, with Councilman Kelly on the sub- committee. -7- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10,1984 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING FRONT YARD WALL HEIGHTS. CITY OF PALM DESERT, APPLICANT. Mr. Altman recommended that this item be continued to the meeting of May 24, 1984. Upon motion by Jackson, second by Snyder, this item was continued to the meeting of May 24, 1984, by a 4-0-1 vote of the Council. XIV. OLD BUSINESS None XV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B MR. SANDY BAUM, 45-800 Deep Canyon, Palm Desert, addressed the Council regarding the Joshua Road drainage study. Mr. Baum was also concerned about the excessive speeds on Portola by the school. He requested that Council ask Staff to study the needs for a four-way stop sign at Fairway and Portola. Councilman Puluqi suggested that the City Manager and Sheriff's Department get together and install a few radar warning signs along Portola for a while to see if this would have an affect on the speeds. He also suggested Staff contact the Sheriff's Department to get a count of the traffic violations that have been issued for that area. Council concurred. XVI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER 1. FIRE TAX MONIES Mr. Altman reported that his negotiations with the County Administrative Officer had been successful in that the County was going to give back $468,000 in fire tax money collected by the County of Riverside over the last several years from our property owners for fire protection. He noted that this was in addition to the special fire tax the City imposes. While this still had to be approved by the Board of Supervisors, his conversations with Supervisor Larson had indicated there would not be a problem, and he had therefore included this amount in next year's budget. 2. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "PLEASURE FAIR". Mr. Altman reported that this had been discussed in Study Session and that this is a carnival that will be put on by the Chamber of Commerce and located across from the Palm Desert Town Center. He recommended the Council authorize this carnival with the condition that Staff will determine where people will park and the areas used will be returned to their original condition following close of the carnival. Upon motion by Puluqi, second by Kelly, the Chamber of Commerce "Pleasure Fair" was approved by a 3-1-1 vote of the Council, with Mayor Snyder voting NO, as he was concerned with the parking situation, the inconvenience to the people in the area and the traffic situation. Councilman Puluqi stated that he would like to have a report from Staff regarding these items of concern before a permit is issued. The rest of the Councilmembers concurred. -8- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, 1984 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3. NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MONTH Mr. Altman reported that the City has received a request from the Sheriff's Department for a resolution declaring May as "Neighborhood Watch Month". Upon motion by Puluqi, second by Jackson, the Mayor was authorized to issue a proclamation declaring May, 1984, as "Neighborhood Watch Month" in the City of Palm Desert. Motion was carried by a 4-0-1 vote of the Council. 4. POLICE TAX Mr. Altman reported that this item had been discussed at length in Study Session with a report that the City Council could by provision of the Government Code place this on the ballot without having to go to the public for an initiative measure. Councilman Puluqi moved to refer this to staff for a report at the next regular meeting of what costs would be involved to the property owners of Palm Desert with further direction to the City Attorney to prepare all necessary documentation to place this on the November ballot. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion. Motion carried by a 4- 0-1 vote. 5. STRATEGIC PLANNING - 2000 COMMITTEE Mr. Altman reminded everyone of the Strategic Planning 2000 Committee meeting scheduled for next Thursday, May 17, 1984, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. B. CITY ATTORNEY NONE C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1. SUMMER DRESS CODE Councilman Kelly suggested that we change to summer dress code and allow Staff to come to Council meetings with sport shirts and slacks instead of suits and ties. Councilman Puluqi did not agree . with this, feeling that the citizens expect the Council to be very professional and that the Council gains more respect from the audience if dressed in suits and ties. Councilman Kelly responded that we are a resort - oriented community, plus the City could save some energy by turning down the air conditioning. Mayor Snyder concurred with Councilman Puluqi's feelings that the Council is a business and should reflect a business but since summer is coming, he recommended that we be less restrictive. 2. Councilmember Jackson reported that she had just returned from a trip to Washington, D.C. and had a discussion with Congressman McCandless regarding the problems with our Post Office. She advised him of the parking problems as well as the size of the facility and asked him how soon we could expect to relocate this facility. Congressman McCandless responded by instructing his two aides to conduct a study of the problems, and he will get back to us as soon as the study is completed. 3. Mayor Snyder asked that everyone note the future meetings listed on the Agenda. -9- '40-‘41www_110. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, 1984 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XVII. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Jackson, second by Kelly, Mayor Snyder adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m. ATTEST: ••• SHEILA R. 6ItLIGAN TY CLERK CITY OF PALM DESE CALIFORNIA WALTER H. SNYDER, MAY2/k -10-