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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-07-24MINUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 24, 1986 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kelly convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Wilson III. INVOCATION - Councilmember Benson IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmember Jean Benson Councilman Walter H. Snyder Councilman S. Roy Wilson Mayor Richard S. Kelly Also Present: Bruce A. Altman, City Manager David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk/P.1.O Kirby J. Warner, Director of General Services Ramon A. Diaz, Director of Community Services Gregg Holtz, Senior Engineer David Yrigoyen, Administrative Assistant V. SPECIAL AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS Mayor Kelly introduced Mr. Kermit Martin from Southern California Edison Company. Mr. Martin stated that July marked SCE's 100th year of service. He thanked the City of Palm Desert for its contribution to the success of the company. He read a resolution of appreciation from the Board of Dfrectors of SCE and presented ft to the City Council. MINUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 24, 1986 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mayor Kelly thanked Mr. Martin and SCE and stated that because of his own career, he had worked very closely with SCE for 40 years. It was an outstanding company which was very easy to deal with. He added that the Council appreciated all of the efforts of Mr. Martin on behalf of the community. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 10, 1986. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Demand Nos. 86-124 and 86-126. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Advertise and Call. for Bids for a Two -Ton Dump Truck. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for bids for a new two -ton dump truck. D. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Advertise and Call for Bids for a Compact Utility Diesel Tractor with Four -Wheel Drive. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for bids for a compact utility diesel tractor with four-wheel drive. E. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY by Carol J. Carr in the Amount of $108.51. Rec: By Minute Motion, deny the Claim and instruct the City Clerk to so advise the Claimant. 2 MINUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -JUtY 241, 1986 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • --•--- *-- • * • F. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. 00-135 for Widening of Cook Street North of Hovley Lane. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract (#00-135) with Housley and Associates in the amount of $8,900 and authorize a ten percent contingency reserve of $890. G. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. 00-137 for Widening of Country Club Drive between Monterey Avenue and Portola Avenue. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract (#00-137) with Joseph Cicchini in the amount of $4,700 and authorize a ten percent contingency reserve of $470. Revised Staff Report distributed to Council prior to meeting shows contract amount to be $5,500 with ten percent contingency reserve of $550. H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Purchase Contract for Microphones for Council Chamber. Rec: 1. By Minute Motion, approve the proposal presented by Taylor -Maid not to exceed $5,500 for the purchase of microphones. 2. By Minute Motion, apppropriate $5,500 from the unobligated fund balance. Upon motion by Snyder, second by Benson, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Council. VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A None VIII. RESOLUTIONS None 3 MINUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING • • • • • • • • • • • • • • JULY 24, 1986 • • • • • • • • • • • IX. ORDINANCES For Introduction: None For Adoption: None X. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None XI. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF CAL -ID PROGRAM. Mr. Altman referred Council to a memo and report In their packets relative to this program and recommended approval t' of the City's participation in this program and transfer of $14,430 from the unappropriated general fund reserve. • He stated Lt. Bill Reynolds was in the audience and would give a presentation. Lt. Reynolds briefly reviewed the report and explained that the goal of the program was to make all the cities in Riverside County a safer place to live. Councilman Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the City's participation in the CAL -ID Program and the transfer of $14,430 from the unappropriated general fund reserve. Motion was seconded by Wilson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. 8. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL RADIO EQUIPMENT for Disaster Communication. Mr. Altman reviewed the staff report and recommended that the Council authorize staff to go to bid on the items listed in the staff report recommendations. Upon question by Mayor Kelly, Mr. Altman responded that the City currently has an antenna on top of the Public Works Building; however, the plan was to have a new repeater on top of the Marriott or on a hill in order to cover the entire valley and not have any "dead" spots. 4 MINUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 24, 1986 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mayor Kelly stated he felt the most dependable system would be one where all of the equipment was kept on City property with our generating system. Councilman Snyder asked whether any consideration had been given to joint usage of a repeater which is already in existence. Mr. Frank Allen, Director of Code Compliance, stated he would look into this possibility. Mr. Altman recommended the Council authorize staff to go to bid. He added that an expert from the Fire Department would look at the bid specifications prior to sending them out. Councilman Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the amount of funds necessary to update the City's radio communication system, with the understanding that staff would look into the areas of joint usage of an existing repeater and Mayor Kelly's concern that all the equipment is kept on City property. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. C. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. 00-140 for Traffic Enforcement Vehicle. Mr. Altman stated that during the budget sessions, Council had requested additional information about this equipment. Lt. Jake Bowser of the Sheriff's Department gave an overview of the uses of the vehicle. He added that discussions had taken place relative to using the Community Services Officer for more patrol duty, and the enforcement vehicle would assist in that effort. Councilman Wilson stated his concern that this type of vehicle was not necessary for the City at this time and that the Council might be opening itself up to criticism. Councilman Snyder said he was concerned that a precedent might be set if the City purchased equipment which would really belong to the Sheriff's Department. He was also concerned about the potential liability associated with this vehicle and stated if the City did in fact purchase the vehicle, it should be given to the Sheriff's Department so that the City would have no liability. However, he did feel that there was a problem with people 5 MI NUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING • • • • • • • • • • • • • JULY 24, 1986 • • • • • • • • • • • • parking in fire lanes and handicapped areas of the City and that perhaps this additional coverage was needed. Mayor Kelly and Councilmember Benson agreed with Councilman Wilson that a traffic enforcement vehicle was not needed until the City had timed parking which would need to be monitored. Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, deny the request for a traffic enforcement vehicle for the reasons stated above. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 3-1 vote, with Councilman Snyder voting NO. D. REQUEST FROM COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR SUPPORT OF FREEWAY CALLOUT SYSTEM. Mr. Altman stated there was a memo in the packets describing this system and recommended that it be supported. He added that it would be financed by a pass through fee of $1 on vehicle registration. Councilman Wilson stated this system was supported by many other cities, especially in the western area of the County. He felt this was a very important program for the desert area because of the heat. Councilman Snyder recommended very strongly that the Council participate in the program. Councilman Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion, support the proposal for a freeway ca l l out system and authorize staff to notify appropriate parties. Motion was seconded by Wilson and carried by unanimous vote. E. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Funding possibilities for Historical Society building. Mr. Altman reviewed the memo from the Redevelopment Agency Chairman wherein the Agency could not expend monies to upgrade the old fire station building for the Palm Desert Historical Society because the building is not owned by the City. 6 MINUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 24, 1986 . . . . . . . * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Councilmember Benson moved to, by Minute Motion, direct staff to: 1) work with the Palm Desert Historical Society to see if title could be transferred to the City; and 2) get a better estimate as to what will be required to bring this building up to code. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote. XII. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. STAFF UPDATE ON CONSIDERATION OF MORATORIUM FOR NORTH SPHERE. Mr. Diaz reported that as part of the contract with Wallace, Roberts 8 Todd, they were to create a system whereby it can be decided as time goes on which types of developments will and will not be allowed in this area. He added that staff did not recommend a moratorium on development at this time. Upon questions by Mayor Kelly and Councilmember Benson, Mr. Diaz responded that there were currently two projects which had already been approved. One was a Baptist Church which was appealing a decision of the Planning Commission and would be heard by the Council in the next month or so. The other project was a 10-acre State licensed convalescent care facility across from the Marriott. Upon question by Councilman Wilson, Mr. Diaz stated staff felt that even a 60 or 90 day moratorium would not be feasible inasmuch as that entire area was currently zoned PR-5, and any developments coming in would have to go through a change of zone which would take at least 60 to 90 days. Councilmember Benson stated she felt a moratorium should be declared until it was decided exactly what types of development should be allowed in that area. Councilman Wilson asked whether a short term moratorium could be declared while Wallace, Roberts S. Todd gets started with a policy statement for the overall area. Mr. Erwin stated that a 45 day moratorium was the maximum amount which could be imposed without holding a public hearing. He added that it could be extended for as long as one year if the Council held a duly noticed public hearing. He also advised the Council that the moratorium 7 MINUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING • • • • • • • • • • • • • JULY 24, 1986 • • • • • • • • • • • • could be lifted any time prior to the 45 day limit as long as it is done at any regular or adjourned City Council meeting. Councilmember Benson moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) declare a 45 day construction moratorium for the North Sphere area bounded by Country Club Drive on the South, 1-10 on the North, Cook Street on the East, and Monterey Avenue on the West; and 2) request the Riverside County Board of Supervisors to take similar action on behalf of the City. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. Councilman Snyder and Mayor Kelly both stated they were opposed to moratoriums in general but agreed that this was a very critical area and that the Council needed to ensure the level of development desired by the City. XIII. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. 00-097 for Civic Center Standby Generator System. Mr. Altman reviewed the staff report, noting that Council had directed staff to negotiate with the low bidder. He added that there was an error on the Agenda, and the actual amount of the proposal was $134,400 with a 10% contingency reserve in the amount of $13,440. He offered to answer any questions. Councilman Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion, award Contract No. 00-097 to David -Richards Electric in the amount of $134,400 and authorize a 107, contingency reserve for the contract in the amount of $13,440. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. XIV. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER 1. Mr. Altman distributed a memo from Mr. Diaz relative to the Family Y of the Desert temporary facility at Portola Community Park. Councilman Wilson asked if this matter might be scheduled for a future Council Agenda and properly noticed so that anyone who objects can appear and be heard. 8 MINUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 24, 1986 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • Mr. Diaz responded that time was critical because the Y has to vacate the other facility. Upon question by Mayor Kelly, Mrs. Gilligan responded that the building where the Y is currently located will be torn down. Councilman Wilson questioned whether the new facility would be the same size as the old location. Mr. Jerry Hundt of the Family Y of the Desert stated that it would be a 60 x 24 double wide building. In addition, they were looking at a 12 x 60 area for office space so that the offices and the Youth Center would be at the same location. Councilman Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the Family Y of the Desert to proceed with locating its temporary facility at Portola Community Park. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote. 2. Mr. Altman stated he had received a memo from the City Clerk relative to the community calendar. The Council had indicated previously that it wished to use the next issue of the newsletter to ask whether or not residents wished to receive a community calendar for 1987. He requested that Council clarify exactly what should be asked in the newsletter. Councilman Wilson suggested that a questionnaire be included asking how they use the calendar, how it could be improved, what they would like to see in the next issue, etc. Council concurred. B. CITY ATTORNEY Mr. Erwin requested a Closed Session under Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) for the purpose of discussing Matich Corp. vs. City of Palm Desert. C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Councilmember Benson stated the Council had received copies of a letter regarding Gene Miller Development Company and asked where this parcel was located. Mr. Diaz responded that It was located on the south side of Country Club Drive, east of El Dorado. He 9 MINUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 24, 1986 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • added that staff would be contacting this company relative to annexation to the City. 2. Councilmember Benson stated she had recently read where Riverside had directed their attorney to draft an ordinance prohibiting discrimination. She wondered if the City of Palm Desert might take similar action. Mr. Erwin responded that a City ordinance would not be necessary inasmuch as it was covered by State law. 3. RENT REVIEW Councilmember Benson stated she had spoken to several people who had inquired as to whether the base year used in our rent control ordinance could be changed from April to another month without upsetting the entire formula. Mr. Erwin responded that he would look into this matter and report back to the Council by the August 14th meeting. 4. Councilman Snyder stated he had received several calls from residents who are paying $35 per month for Movie Channel or other premium channel. They were told that they would get a monthly report on those channels. Just recently they have received in the mail a sample copy of TV Guide; now they have to pay an additional $1.95 per month to see what is on their premium channel. They are upset with this and are requesting that the $35 be refunded due to breach of contract. Mr. Erwin stated he had not looked at one of those contracts in quite some time and, therefore, did not recall the terms of the contract. He stated he would look into this matter and report back to the Council. 5. Mayor Kelly stated he had received a letter relative to bike path funding which indicated that the last date to apply for said funding was August 22nd. He asked whether the City had applied yet for those funds. Mr. Diaz responded that the City does always apply 10 MINUTES ADJOURNED/REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 24, 1986 • • • • • • • • • • • • * • • • • • • • • • • • • for these funds and that he would check into this matter. XV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B None XVI. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None XVII. PUBLIC HEARINGS None XVI11. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Wilson, second by Snyder, and unanimous vote of the Council, Mayor Kelly adjourned the meeting at 5:25 p.m. to Closed Session under Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) for the purpose of discussing Matich Corporation vs. City of Palm Desert, said Closed Session to immediately follow adjournment of the Redevelopment Agency Meeting. Mayor Kelly reconvened the City Council meeting at 5:45 p.m. and immediately adjourned to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 1, 1986, with no action taken or announced. ATTEST: SHEILA RILLIG CITY OF PALM DES -r. / AN.ICITY CLERK , CALIFORNIA RICHARD S. KE LY, MAYcfR