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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-01-09MINUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 1986 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kelly called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. 11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Jean M. Benson INVOCATION - Mayor Richard S. Kelly IV. ROLL CALL Present: gxcused Absence: Councilmember Jean Benson Councilman Walter Snyder Councilman S. Roy Wilson Mayor Richard S. Kelly Also Present: Mayor Pro-Tem Phyllis Jackson Bruce A. Altman, City Manager Carlos L. Ortega, Assistant City Manager David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk Kirby J. Warner, Director of General Services Steve Smith, Acting Director of Community Services Richard J. Folkers, Director of Public Works V. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 12, 1985, AND DECEMBER 19, 1985. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - DEMAND NOS. 86-062 and 86-064. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1986 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Y C. APPLICATJON FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE BY MANUEL M. COSTA AND MATHILDA COSTA, 73-540 HIGHWAY 111, #4, PALM DESERT. Rec: Receive and file. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO REFUND PLAN CHECK FEES OVERPAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $31.84 (BRUCE REIMER, APPLICANT). Rec: Approve the request and authorize the Director of General Services to issue said refund from prior year's revenues. E. REQUEST FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 20945 (1ST BANK OF PALM DESERT AND GARY W. AND DARLENE R. LYONS, APPLI- CANTS). Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 86-3 approving Parcel Map 20945. F. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY BY MARION L. MICHAUD IN THE AMOUNT OF $810.94 FOR ALLEGED VEHICLE DAMAGES SUSTAINED AT THE ENTRANCE TO MONTEREY DE PLAZA AT COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND MONTEREY AVENUE ON DECEMBER 20, 1985. Rec: Deny the Claim and Instruct the City Clerk to so Advise the Claimant. G. CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF LEASE FOR PALM DESERT BRANCH LIBRARY. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the lease agreement for the Palm Desert Library. H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL, OF AMENDMENT TO COACHELLA VALLEY JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY (JPIA) AGREEMENT (AGREE- MENT N0. 00-052-1). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the amendment to Articles 8 and 13 of the Coachella Valley Joint Powers Insurance Authority agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute said amendment. Mr. Altman requested that Item A be removed from the Agenda,. and Councilmember Benson requested that Item 8 be removed.. Mrs. Marion Michaud from the audience requested that Item F�, also be removed. 2 MINUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR PALiy DESERT CITY COUNCIL REETING JANUARY 9, 1986 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Upon motion by Wilson, second by Snyder, and unanimous vote of the Council, the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Items A, 8, and F, was approved as presented. VI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A MR. ROMEO PULUQI, 72-854 Tamarisk, Palm Desert, commended the City for the work done on the frontage roads and superblock. He also asked the status of the north side conversion project. Mr. Folkers responded that he would contact Mr. Pulugl relative to this matter. VII. RESOLUTIONS None VIII. ORDINANCES For Introduction: None For Adoption: A. ORDINANCE NO. 431 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-2 S.P. TO 0.P. S.P. FOR 9 LOTS ON THE WEST SIDE OF MONTEREY AVENUE SOUTH OF FRED WARING DRIVE. CASE NO. C/Z 85-6. Mr. Altman stated that no further input had been received since first reading of this ordinance and recommended its adoption. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Benson, Ordinance No. 431 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. B. ORDINANCE N0. 441 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMEND- MENT TO CHAPTER 25.100 OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT ZONING ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STANDARDS OF DEVELOPMENT FOR TIMESHARE DEVELOPMENTS. CASE NO. ZOA 85-6. Mr. Altman reported that this had been introduced at the previous meeting and that no further input had been received. 3 MINUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1986 • • '• • • • • • • • it • • • • w • • • • • • • w • Upon motion by Wilson, second by Snyder, Ordinance No. 441 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. C. ORDINANCE NO. 446 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 8.16.020 OF CHAPTER 8.16 PERTAINING TO -OWNERS' RESPONSI- BILITY FOR REFUSE REMOVAL. Mr. Altman reported that no further input had been received since first reading of this ordinance. Upon motion by Benson, second by Snyder, Ordinance No. 446 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. D. ORDINANCE NO. 449 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ORDI- NANCE AMENDMENT RELATING TO BUILDING HEIGHTS AND SETBACKS IN THE OFFICE PROFESSIONAL ZONE. CASE NO. ZOA 85-8. Mr. Altman stated that this had been introduced at the previous meeting and recommended its adoption. Upon motion by Snyder, second by Benson, Ordinance No. 449 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council. IX. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER A. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 12, 1985, AND DECEMBER 19, 1985. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Snyder, the Minutes of the December 12, 1985, and December 19, 1985, meetings were continued to the meeting of January 23, 1986, by unanimous vote of the Council. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - DEMAND NOS. 86-062 and 86-064. Councilmember Benson questioned the difference in monthly amounts for The Lakes Country Club water bill which showed up on Demand No. 86-064, where the amount billed for October was $2,124.44, while November was only $271.16. Mr. Warner responded that he would check Into this matter and report to the Council at the next meeting. 4 MINUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1986 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Councilman Snyder moved to approve these Claims and Demands as presented, with a report back to the Council relative to Councilmember Benson's concerns. Motion was seconded by Wilson and carried by unani- mous vote. F. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY BY MARION L. MICHAUD IN THE AMOUNT OF $810.94 FOR ALLEGED VEHICLE DAMAGES SUSTAINED AT THE ENTRANCE TO MONTEREY DE PLAZA AT COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND MONTEREY AVENUE ON DECEMBER 20, 1985. Councilman Snyder moved to Instruct the City Attorney to contact Mrs. Michaud regarding this claim. Motion was sesconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. X. NEW BUSINESS A. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ALAMO ROAD/HOMESTEAD STORM DRAIN PROJECT (CONTRACT N0. 1047). Mr. Altman reviewed the staff report and stated that staff would answer any questions. Councilman Wilson moved to: 1. By Minute Motion, award Contract No. 1047 to E. L. Yeager Construction Company in the amount of $436,427.00 and authorize a 10% contingency reserve for the contract in the amount of $43,642.70; and 2. Appropriate $280,000 from the Drainage Fund to this project. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. B. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PORTOLA AVENUE/MONTEREY AVENUE WIDENING (CONTRACT NO. 1092). Mr. Altman reported that there was a memo in the packets from Mr. Folkers and offered to answer any questions. Councilmember Benson moved to: 1) By Minute Motion, award Contract No. 1092 to Massey Sand 11 Rock Company in the amount of $96,342.50 and authorize a 10% contingency reserve for the contract in the amount of $9,634.25; and 2) Appropriate $15,000 from the Unobligated Street Reserves to this project. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. C. POLICY REGARDING PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON CERTAIN TYPES OF ADVANCES. 4 Mr. Altman reviewed the staff report and offered to answer questions. 5 MINUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1986 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Upon question by Councilmember Benson, Mr. Warner respon- ded that interest would be paid at the average rate the City earns. Councilman Wilson asked whether there had ever been any discussion relative to paying back interest to any of those people advancing funds prior to said investments. Mr. Altman responded that there was an assumption on the part of the investors. Upon question by Councilmember Benson, Mr. Altman respon- ded that bond cousel had indicated other cities do have this type of policy. He added that an alternative would be to consider these payments on a case -by -case basis; however, he felt it would be better to have a set policy. Councilman Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) adopt a policy of paying interest on advances made for assessment districts and/or protects requiring seed money to initiate the proceedings; such payment to occur upon the successful formation and bonding of the'4 assessment district or execution of a repayment agreement in the case of• projects not completed by the use of en assessment district. The rate oft interest will be the average yield on total City investments during the period of the advance; and 2) authorize the payment of interest to those individuals and the City for monies advanced for the formation of Assessment District No. 84-1. Motion was seconded by Mayor Kelly and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. D. REPORT REGARDING ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 5.84 AND ENACT NEW CHAPTER 5.84 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO NON-COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION. Mr. Wayne Ramsey of the City's Code Compliance Department reviewed the staff report In detail, noting that the ordinance would basically change the reporting procedures required for non-commercial solicitation. Councilman Wilson moved to waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 450 to second reading. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. E. REQUEST FOR DIRECTION FROM CITY COUNCIL RELATIVE TO RECREATIONAL VEHICLE OVERNIGHT PARKING FOR ELKS CLUB ANNUAL JAMBOREE JANUARY 24-26, 1986. Mr. Phil Drell reviewed the staff report, noting that' staff was unclear as to whether or not this request woul be covered by a temporary use permit. 6 MINUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1986 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mr. Ronald Morgan, Chairman of the Elks Club Jamboree, stated that the Elks Club was having a 2-1/2 day meeting of the 12 lodges in their district. He explained that this would be overnight parking of recreational vehicles to provide sleeping facilities. He offered to answer any questions. Councilman Wilson moved to direct staff to approve this request. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. Councilman Snyder expressed concern about setting a precedent and hoped that staff would consider these on a case -by -case basis, taking into consideration specific sets of circumstances which might make an applicant eligible for approval. Mr. Erwin interjected that this type of approval would probably be granted only for service organizations. Mr. Wilson stated that hopefully staff would tie these down to specific conditions for approval. X1. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT SPORTS COMPLEX (Continued from Meetings of December 12, 1985, and December 19, 1985). B. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR COLLEGE OF THE DESERT BALLFIELD LIGHTING - CONTRACT N0. 00-073 (Continued from the Meetings of December 12, 1985, and December 19, 1985). Mr. Altman asked the Council to consider Items A and B together. He stated that he had requested continuance of these items at the last meeting until it was determined what would happen with the Sports Complex once the high school is completed, and he suggested that no further improvements to the Sports Complex be authorized at this time. He added that a letter had just been received from Desert Sands Unified School District requesting that the City commit $80,000 toward the lighting of another baseball field at the high school site. He had discussed this with the City Attorney, who felt that the City should not become involved in this lighting project since it is providing the access road to the school. Mr. Altman did feel, however, that the contract for the College of the Desert ballfleld should be awarded so that 7 MINUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9. 1986 • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • the City would then have an additional lighted regulation field for a different age level (15-17 years). Councilman Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) deny the request for additional appropriation for improvements at the Sports Complex; 2) allocate an additional $70,000 to the COD Ballfield Lighting project; 3) award the construction contract to the low bidder, Agger Electric, Inc., in the amount of $120,802.00; 4) instruct Staff to work out a proper use agreement with College of the Desert for public use of facilities; and 5) direct staff to continue negotiatons with the School District to determine overall needs in the community and what should or should not be invested in the Sports Complex. Motion was seconded by Mayor Kelly and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. XiI. OLD BUSINESS A. REPORT ON TOWN HALL MEETING. Mr. Larry McAllister, Administrative Services Officer, reviewed the staff report in detail, noting that this first Town Hall Meeting would be held on Thursday, February 6, 1986, with an Open House and Tour of the: Civic Center facilities at 6:00 p.m. and the actual; meeting at 7:00 p.m. He offered to answer any questions. B. RECOMMENDATION FOR COMPLETION OF NORTH SPHERE SPECIFIC PLAN, RETENTION OF ECONOMIC CONSULTANT, AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. Mr. Altman reviewed the memo in the packets dated January 9, 1986, and recommended that the proposal from Williams-Kuebelbeck be approved in the amount of $34,500. Mr. Shant Agajanian of Williams-Kuebelbeck stated his firm felt that this North Sphere Economic Study would make a better specific plan for the City and offered to answer any questions. Councilman Wilson expressed concern with approving $34,500 for an additional study when he did not see where anything substantial had been done with the previous study. Councilmember Benson stated she would like to see an actual plan for the area rather than just another economic study. 8 MINUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • JANUARY 9, 1986 • • • • • • • Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, retain the firm of Williams-Kuebelbeck to do the North Sphere Economic Study in the amount of $34,500 and direct staff to come back at the January 23, 1986, Council meeting relative to the retention of a professional planning firm to work in conjunction with Williams-Kuebelbeck. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote. MAYOR KELLY CALLED A RECESS AT 6:00 P.M. AND RECONVENED THE MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. XIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - 8 MR. WILLIAM HART, Palm Desert Mobile Estates, 43-101 Portola Avenue, addressed Council and read a letter expressing concern about traffic entering or leaving the park against traffic from the Whitewater Wash. He said several accidents and many near misses had already occurred, and he asked the C i ty's investigation to see what could be done to make it safer. The letter presented was signed by all members of the mobile home park. MR. JOHN DEGORA, also a tenant of Palm Desert Mobile Estates, addressed Council in agreement with Mr. Hart's'presentatlon and concerns. He noted the letter submitted was signed by over 200 of the tenants and represented 100% of the occupancy in the park. Mayor Kelly thanked both gentlemen and stated that staff would be in touch with them so that a meeting to address the issue could be set. XIV. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS A. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION TO MRS. JANE M. LEUNG FOR HER SERVICE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE PALM DESERT CIVIC ARTS COMMITTEE. Mayor Kelly gave a personal thanks to Mrs. Leung inasmuch as he serves as the City Council liaison to the Civic Arts Committee and had first-hand knowledge of her many hours of service as Chairman. He noted that at one point the committee had suffered some organizational problems and that Jane had stepped forward with an offer to get it established and productive, an offer the City accepted and one which had been very fruitful for not only the City but its citizens. He thanked Mrs. Leung for her 9 MINUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1986 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • efficiency as Chairwoman and extended his appreciation to her for continuing to serve as one of the committee's members. 8. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES OF APPRECIATION TO RICHARD HOLDEN AND BERNARD LEUNG FOR THEIR SERVICE ON THE PALM DESERT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION. Mayor Kelly presented Mr. Holden and Mr. Leung with service plaques and stated that the City Council and citizens of Palm Desert appreciated the outstanding work contributed in the six years Mr. Holden served and the 10 years Mr. Leung served. C. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE THANK -YOU CARD TO MAYOR AND MRS. KELLY. Mr. Altman presented a framed thank you card to Dick and Mary Helen Kelly for opening their home for an employee Christmas lunch. The card was signed by all employees and was given with sincere gratitude for a lovely time. In addition, Mr. Altman presented Mayor Kelly with a framed picture of the Palm Desert Trolley since it was one of his "pet protects". XV. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM PARK TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, 5-7 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE, A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM OPEN SPACE TO PR-5 (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL, 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), (AMENDED FROM ORIGINAL REQUEST), AND A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR 58 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HOVLEY LANE, BETWEEN PORTOLA AVENUE AND ECLECTIC STREET (ARTHUR BAILEY & ASSOC., GEORGE BERKEY, AND TERRA NOVA, APPELLANTS). Mayor Kelly noted that this was a continued public hearing and asked for staff's report. Mr. Altman reported that the applicant had requested a continuance to the meeting of February 13th to provide time for staff to meet with the Open Space Committee on this issue. Mayor Kelly invited public testimony, and none was offered. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Benson, the Item was continued to the meeting of February 13, 1986, by unanimous vote of the Council. 10 MINUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING. • i • • f • • • • • • • • • • • • • JANUARY 9, 1986 • • • • • • • • 8. REQUEST FOR VACATION OF STREET RIGJiT-OF-MAY - SONORA DRIVE. Mayor Kelly declared the public hearing oxen and asked for staff's report. Mr. Altman reported that staff felt there was no longer a public necessity for this property and that it should be vacated. Mayor Kelly invited testimony in FAVOR of the request, and none was offered. He invited testimony in OPPOSITION to the request, and none was offered. He declared the public hearing closed. Mrs. Gilligan noted that the resolution numbers assigned on the agenda were incorrect and asked that Council renumber to 86-1 for this item and 86-2 for the following agenda Item. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Snyder, Resolution No. 86-1 was adopted by unanimous vote of the City Council. C. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT TO COVER PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH- WEST CORNER OF COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND PORTOLA AVENUE. Mayor Kelly declared the public hearing open and asked for staff's report. Mr. Altman stated when the Council had awarded the contract for construction of the new fire station, it had also given direction for utility pole undergrounding. In order to accomplish this, staff had initiated an under- ground utility district and was now asking for official formation by action of the City Council. Mayor Kelly 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 Benson, second by Snyder, Resolution No. 86-2, forming an underground utility assessment district for undergrounding of cables at the Porto 1 a Fire Station site, was adopted by unanimous vote of the City Council. 11 MINUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY V, 1986 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • w . • • XVI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER 1. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Mr. Altman reported that he and Mayor Kelly had recently met with Buford Crites, Chairman of the Planning Commission, relative to a Joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting on January 24th. He added that he, Mayor Kelly, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Crites would be setting up the Agenda for this meeting. The Council concurred that the Joint Session would begin at 11:00 with a tour lasting an hour to an hour and a half. 2. LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION Mr. Altman reported that the Council had received copies of a memo dated January 8, 1986, from Mr. Warner. Mr. Warner recommended retaining the firm of Carl Warren 8 Company and added that administration costs would be paid out of the insurance premium fund since the City had no insurance premiums to be paid. Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with Carl Warren & Company and authorize expenditures for resulting claims administration costs to be paid from Account No. 01-4900-341 Liability Insurance. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. 3. UPDATE ON GOLF ACApEMY, Mr. Ortega stated that a report had been given at the previous Council meeting relative to the City's participation In this endeavor. He added that although work had already begun at College of the Desert, the City's funds were still needed. He recommended that the Redevelopment Agency loan $110,000 to the City and stated that he had instruc- ted Agency Counsel to prepare the necessary agreement for the next meeting. 12 MINUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1986 fir • • b • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Upon question by Council Snyder, Mr. Ortega responded that one of the provisions in the agreement would be no payback from the College for the first two years. Counctlmember Benson moved to direct staff to indicate to College of the Desert that the Council is interested in working out an agreement with them. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by a 3-1-1 vote, with Counctlmember Jackson ABSENT and Councilman Wilson ABSTAINING as he is an ex-officio member of the C.O.D. Foundation, which the City would be negotiating with. B. CITY ATTORNEY None C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Upon question by Counctlmember Benson, Mr. Smith stated that staff was ready to begin the public hearing process for proposed revisions to the hotel standards. 2. Councilman Wilson stated he had received inquiries relative to the animal hospital the Planning Commis- sion had approved in the facility previously occupied by the Chamber of Commerce. Since it did not require Council approval, he asked that it be called up for same with no prejudice. 3. Councilman Wilson noted that the National League of Cities would be meeting in Washington, O.C.. in early March and encouraged others to attend with him as he felt it a most valuable conference with regard to where cities stand in terms of the national scene. 4. Mayor Kelly said that he had been visited by a Rancho Mirage resident who had concerns about a liquor license being issued for the building at the corner of Highway 111 and Parkview. He noted that Rancho Mirage does not allow convenience stores in that city. He pointed out that Palm Desert now has four such stores which he felt was more than enough. With Council concurrence, the City Attorney was directed to prepare a draft ordinance that would limit the number of convenience stores in Palm Desert as well as hours of operation for same. 13 MINUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9. 1986 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • * • • • • • a • • * • 5. Mayor Kelly noted his concern that the widening of Portola Avenue be a top priority Item. Other Council members concurred, and staff was directed to make a special effort to expedite this roadwork. 6. Mayor Kelly expressed pleasure with the looks of the new superblocks and stated this approach looked like it was working well. He suggested that the City go ahead with preliminary work so that when budget time came around and money was appropriated, we could just proceed with the work. Mr. Altman responded that he and Dick Folkers were scheduled to sit down and discuss it next week. He felt that a six-month evaluation time should be allowed to make sure that all future needs were met as well as to include aspects and recommendations from the commerical specfftc plan currently being completed. He suggested that Council allow staff time to look at it and to come back with a specific recommendation which conceivably would be to author- ize engineering of it. XVII. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Nilson, second by Benson, and unanimous vote of the Council, Mayor Kelly adjourned the meeting to 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 1986. ATTEST: :l SHEILA R. G-FLIIGAN, CITJCLERK CITY OF PALM DESERT, Lf IFORNIA RICHARI) S. L MAYOR KE L 14