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Home My WebLink About1985-07-11VI. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 11, 1985 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Snyder convened the meting at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman S. Roy Wilson III. INVOCATION - Councilmember Phyllis Jackson IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmember Phyllis Jackson Councilmember Jean M. Benson Mayor Pro-Tempore Richard S. Kelly Councilman S. Roy Wilson Mayor Walter H. Snyder Also Present: Bruce A. Altman, City Manager Carlos L. Ortega, Assistant City Manager Jeff Patterson, Deputy City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk Ramon A. Diaz, Director of Environmental Services Greg Holtz, Acting Director of Public Works Kirby Werner, Finance Director V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 27, 1985. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Demand Nos. 85-123 and 85-124. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REPORT FROM RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR MONTH ENDING MAY 31, 1985. Rec: Receive and file. D. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR CONTRACT NO. 1076, JOSLYN COVE COMMUNITIES SENIOR CENTER. Rec: By Minute Motion, accept the work as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Riverside County Recorder's Office. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 11, 1985 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * E. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY by Southern California Edison in the Amount of $127.50 for Alleged Damages to Its Facilities at the Corner of Portola Avenue and Magnesia Falls Drive. Rec: Deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the Claimant. F. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company on Behalf of Its Insured, Lillian Schlentz, in the Amount of $1,943.04 for Alleged Damages Incurred in an Accident at the Corner of Country Club Drive and Monterey A venue. Rec: By Minute Motion, deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the Claimant. G. CLAIM FOR PERSONAL INJURIES AGAINST THE CITY OF PALM DESERT by Gordon Hawkins in the Amount of $500,000 for Alleged Damages Incurred in an Accident in the Vicinity of Hovley Lane. Rec: By Minute Motion, deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the Claimant. H. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY by General Telephone Company in the Amount of $2,595.55 for Alleged Damages Incurred During the Construction of the Fred Waring Drive Project. Rec: By Minute Motion, deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the Claimant. I. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY by Coachella Valley Television in the Amount of $1,552.02 for Alleged Damages Incurred During the Construction of the Fred Waring Drive Project. Rec: By Minute Motion, deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the Claimant. J. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Agreement with Davis & Associates for Advertising and Promotional Services for Fiscal Year 1985-86. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the Agreement (1100-001-1) and authorize the Mayor to execute same. Councilmember Benson request that Item "A" be removed from the Consent Calendar and continued to the meeting of July 25, 1985. Upon motion by Benson, second by Kelly, the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item "A", was approved as presented by unanimous vote. VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A MR. RALPH WOOD, member of the Planning Commission, addressed Council requesting that the Commission receive remuneration. He said that it would add prestige and status to the only commission required by State law. He added that he had attended a seminar of Planning Commissioners from all over the state and when the question was asked as to how many were compensation for their time, he was one of the few who could not raise his hand. Mayor Snyder, with Council concurrence, referred the matter to the City Manager for report and recommendation. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS N one -2- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 11, 1985 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IX. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 85-71 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 84-98 AND THUS ESTABLISHING A REVISED TABLE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS FOR THE 1985-86 FISCAL YEAR. Mr. Altman recommended adoption of the proposed resolution stating that it provided for the positions in the Nash report as well as those in the budget. Upon motion by Jackson, second by Kelly, Resolution No. 85-71 was adopted by a 4-1 vote with Cuoncilman Wilson voting NO. B. RESOLUTION NO. 85-72 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NOS. 84-99, 85-24, 85-29, 85-42, AND THUS ESTABLISHING FOR THE 1985/86 FISCAL YEAR A REVISED TABLE OF SALARY RANGES FOR CLASSIFICATIONS AND POSITIONS, A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE EMPLOYEES' ORGANIZATION, AND RELATED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1985. Mr. Altman recommended adoption of the proposed resolution with the deletion of the Incentive Bonus Plan which will be further reviewed for additional report to Council at a later date. He asked that Council also appropriate an amount of $136,757 to implement these new changes and stated that he had received direction in Study Session to have staff utilize vacation time. Councilman Kelly moved to adopt Resolution No. 85-72 with the exception of the Bonus Incentive Plan and to approve a supplemental appropriation of $136,767. Councilmember Jackson seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. C. RESOLUTION NO. 85-69 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A 1,500 SQUARE FOOT EXPANSION AND DELETION OF A NET 11 PARKING SPACES TO THE FORMER TULLIO'S RESTAURANT, SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC CONDITIONS. CASE NO. CUP 03-82 AMENDMENT. Mr. Altman reported that this resolution had been directed at the last Council meeting and did include the conditions set forth by the Council at that time. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Jackson, Resolution No. 85-69 was adopted by a 4-0-1 vote with Councilman Kelly ABSTAINING because he had not been in attendance at the June 27th meeting. X. ORDINANCES For Introduction: A. ORDINANCE NO. 429 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.98, SECTION 5.98.010 TO 5.98.130, TO THE CITY CODES PERTAINING TO TEMPORARY DANCE AND TEMPORARY ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS. Mr. Altman reported this had been discussed at length in Study Session and should be continued for a month for further study. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Jackson, the item was continued to the meeting of August 8, 1985, by unanimous vote of the Council. - 3- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7ULY 11, 1985 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * For Adoption: A. ORDINANCE NO. 427 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT REGARDING PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES IN THE PR ZONE. CASE NO. ZOA 85-2. Upon motion by Jackson, second by Benson, Ordinance No. 427 was adopted by a 4-1 vote of the Council with Councilman Kelly ABSTAINING because he was not in attendance during the public hearing of June 27, 1985. B. ORDINANCE NO. 428 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT REGARDING DEVELOPMENT IN HILLSIDE AREAS OF COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES. CASE NO. ZOA 85-1. Upon motion by Benson, second by Wilson, Ordinance No. 428 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None XII. NEW BUSINESS A. APPEAL OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION DECISION (CASE NO. 983 SA) BY PALM DESERT TOWN CENTER RELATIVE TO IDENTIFICATION SIGN. Mayor Snyder advised that the applicant had approached him immediately prior to the meeting and requested his appeal be withdrawn as they will work with the Architectural Review Commission. No further action would be required. B. REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERMIT BY FIRST BANK OF PALM DESERT. Mr. Altman reported that the staff memorandum recommended approval of the request and noted the applicant, Mr. Dick Oliphant, was in attendance to answer questions. Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the request subject to the conditions that the sign shall not be erected until the issuance of a building or grading permit and that the sign permit shall be limited to one year. Councilmember Jackson seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. XU1. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XIV. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CITY PARTICIPATION IN JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY. Mr. Altman reported this had reviewed in detail in Study Session and offered to answer any questions. Councilmember Jackson moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the City to join the Coachella Valley Joint Powers Insurance Authority and authorize the Mayor to execute the Joint Powers Agreement and to appoint Carlos Ortega as the City's representative to this committee and Kirby Warner to serve as his alternate. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. XV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B None -4- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 11, 1985 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XVI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER None B. CITY ATTORNEY None C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Mayor Snyder asked that all note the future meetings listed on the agenda. XVII. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Jackson, second by Wilson, and unanimous vote of the Council, Mayor Snyder adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. ATTEST: SHEILA R. GII.LIGAN, CIT LERK CITY OF PALM DESERT, LIFORNIA G t�Crt�• WAL(eI4 "H. SNYDER, MAYO -5-