HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-11-13MINUTES
ADJOURNED/REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1986
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
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i. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kelly convened the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Walter H. Snyder
111. INVOCATION - Councilman 5. Roy Wilson
IV. ROLL CALL
Present:
Councilmember Jean M. Benson
Councilman Walter H. Snyder
Councilman S. Roy Wilson
Mayor Richard S. Kelly
Also Present:
Bruce A. Altman, City Marager
C-trios L. Ortega, Assistant City Manager
Doug Phillips, Deputy City Attorney
Sheiia R. Gilligan, City Clerk
Kirby J. Warner, Director of Finance
Ramon A. Diaz, Director of Community Services/Planning
Richard J. Folkers, Director of Public Works
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular/Adjourned City Council Meetina of
October 23, i986.
RPC.
Approve as presented.
B. C L A I MS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. WR1004, WR1006, WR1009, WR1012. and WR1014.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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C. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Destination
Resort Management, Inc., for Shadow Mountain Resort 8
Racquet Club, 45-750 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and refer to the Planning Department
for processing.
D. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Eliane and
Lucien Pierre Ortuno for Le Cafe de Paris, 72-820 El
Paseo, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and refer to the Planning Department
for Conditional Use Permit approval.
E. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Safeway
Stores 23, Inc., for Safeway Store #273, 72-657 Highway
111, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and refer to the Planning Department
for processing.
F. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Safeway
Stores 25, Inc., for Liquor Barn #2093, 72-815 Highway
111, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and refer to the Planning Department
for Conditional Use Permit approval.
G. CLAIM AND AMENDED CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (Claim No._ 029)
by Samuel E. Spital on Behalf of Richard Gene Gauna in an
Unspecified Amount for Alleged Damages.
Rec: Deny the Claim and Instruct the City Clerk to
so advise the Claimant.
H. MINUTE` of Building Board of Appeals and Condemnations
Meeting of October 9, i986.
Re:: Receive anc file.
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REQ'IEST FOR AL;T-iQR I ZA T I J'N 17.7, A 7vert , se and Call r
f•pr Widening .nf rook c.tree7 from hove/ Lane N-. rn , 5.
Feet, W i cen i n-1 of 'ne Foutn of Curtry
Between -,t. Tropez V, l His AVPn..e. .y
I nsta i l at i on of Medians on Cook Street from 42r.d A venue
to Hovley Lane (Contract No. 00-168).
Rec:
By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to
advertise and call for bids for the Subject
project.
J. REQUEST FOR AWARD of Pickup Truck for Corporation Yard.
Rec:
By Minute Motion, award the bid for the purchase
of a pickup truck for the maintenance yard to
the GMC Truck and Bus Group in the amount of
$11,056.86.
K. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. 00-098 FOR 1985-86
STREET REPAIR PROGRAM.
Rec:
By Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor to enter
into a contract with Allred and Kyser
Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of
$64,409.50, plus a ten percent contingency of
$6,440.95, for the repair and reconstruction of
streets identified in the 1985-86 Street Repair
Program.
L. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to File Notice of Compietion on
the North Palm Desert Fire Station and Approval of Change
Order No. 4 (Contract No. 00-145).
Rec:
By Minute Motion. authorize the filing of the
Notice of Completion on the North Palm Desert
Fire Station the formally concur with Change
Order No. 4 in the amount of $2,870.00.
M. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM CITY OF CERRITOS FOR
COUNCIL SUPPORT OF EFFORTS FOR IMPROVED AIR SAFETY
MEASURES.
Rec: Receive and direct the Mayor to write a letter
of support.
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N. RESOLUTION NO. 86-113 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
FILING OF A CLAIM FOR CALTRANS, 1987 BICYCLE LANE ACCOUNT
PROJECTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A BICYCLE PATH.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
0. RESOLUTION NO. 86-114 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE COMMUNITY PARKLANDS
ACT OF 1986 FOR SAN PABLO PARK.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
P. RESOLUTION NO. 86-115 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT. CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 86-77 BY DELETING ONE MAINTENANCE WORKER
AND SUBSTITUTING ONE STREET SWEEPER OPERATOR IN THE TABLE
OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Q RESOLUTION NO. 86-116 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 85-113 TO PROVIDE FOR AN ALTERNATE MEMBER
ON THE ADVERTISING & PROMOTION COMMITTEE.
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Waive further reading and adopt Resolution
No. 86-1i6. amending Resolution No. 85-113
by providing an Alternate Member on the
Advertising & Promotion Committee: and
2) By Minute Motion, appoint Mr. Hal Paradis,
Publisher of the Palm Desert Post, as
Alternate Member.
R. CEN,,ID:RATION OF REQUEST FROM DE FP1cCO'S HAIR DESIGNS
^a AMEN. YEN- T. C v REC•U, ATI:DN ON `,Mrf„N•-] IN POBI 1C
P;ACr_.
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Councilman Wilson asked tnat item 0 be ramoved fHrtner
di sC Jc5 i pn. Mayor K�I i y .3s.:Pd that item M a: se De remnvPc - r
Furtnar discussion.
Upon motion by Snyder, second by Benson, the Consent Ca-eni,ar,
with the exception of Items Q and M, was approved as presented by
unanimous vote of the City Council.
VI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A
None
VII. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 86-117 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, MAKING APPLICATION
TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION FOR A CHANGE OF
ORGANIZATION KNOWN AS "PALM DESERT ANNEXATION NO. 21"
PURSUANT TO THE CORTESE-KNOX LOCAL GOVERNMENT
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1985 - Silverado Site.
Mr. Altman reported that this resolution would begin the
annexation process for the Smallwood property on which the
Council had previously approved a change of zone and
development agreement. He recommended its adoption.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Benson, Resolution No. 86-117
was approved by unanimous vote of the Council.
VIII. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 480 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING
SKATEBOARDS AND SIMILAR DEVICES ON ROADWAYS WITHIN
BUSINESS DISTRICTS.
Mr. Altman stated that this ordinance had been placed on
the Agenda at the request of the Council at its last
meeting. He added that Lt. Jake Bowser of the Sheriff's
Department was available in the audience to answer any
questions the Council might have.
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Lt. Bowser stated that this ordinance had previously been
tabled by the Council. He added that skateboards had
become a hazard and a nuisance to people on private
property, especially in the business districts of the
City, and he asked for direction from the Council.
Councilmember Benson stated she was concerned about the
Palms to Pines West center and asked whether skateboarders
could be cited if the property owners agreed to post a
sign stating that citations would be issued. She also
asked if skateboarders could be required to cross streets
only at traffic signals.
Lt. Bowser responded that one of the problems with
posting such signs was that there were businesses in
these areas that sell skateboards, such as in the Palm
Desert Town Center. As far as crossing streets, he
stated that when the individuals were on skateboards,
they were legally considered pedestrians and had the right
to use the roadways as such.
Mayor Kelly stated he would like to see some type of
ordinance prohibiting skateboarding in shopping areas of
the City.
Councilman Wilson referred to the staff report in the
packets dated February 3, 1986. He asked whether a Youth
Advisory Committee had been formed and if a meeting could
be scheduled to advise them that the Council was
considering taking tnis action and asking for their
input.
Mr. Altman reported that he and Mayor Kelly had met with
the youths and did an ad campaign through the schools and
the Neighborhood Watch program. He added that a
skateboard ramp had to be pushed aside because of
liability insurance.
After further CiscJssiOf, staff was directed to discuss this
-,a-t = - w:rn -he vouth= and ring Abcard ornirarr-e bacK to the
w'th wor-1ina to nrohinit Skateboards Or similar devices on any
�.:de,.a ”F. mails c- pla:a wa'kwav areas it any business districts within
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B.
ORDINANCE NO. 483 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE I T' Or
THE r1TY OF PALM DE ERT. CAI .FORN1A, 4MFNJiN :HAP -Fr
t »R tiE',TIoN C.8h.;140. OF THE ``JDF OR THE -- �� M
DRc,ERT, CAI 1FoPN,A. PELA`N( TO THE Lr;_ATI N A "'4�=, -
F5TABL i ,HMENT. F_S+=ORT t}i_ PEAi_ ANii
SERVICE.
Mr. Altman reviewed the staff report dated October 22,
1986, and recommended approval.
Upon motion by Snyder, second by Wilson, Ordinance No. 483 was
passed to second reading by unanimous vote of the Council.
C. ORDINANCE NO. 484 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA. ESTABLISHING CERTAIN
LIMITATIONS IN rONNECTION WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT LAN FOR
PROJECT AREA NO. 1 OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY.
Mr. Altman reviewed the staff report and offered to
answer any questions.
Upon motion by Snyder. second by Benson, Ordinance No. 484 was
passed to second reading by unanimous vote of the Council.
For Adoption:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 481 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PREANNEXATION ZONING OF PR-7, S.O. FOR 23 ACRES LOCATED
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FRED WARING DRIVE. 1400 FEET EAST OF
COOK STREET. CASE NO. C/Z 86-6 (PAMELA AND DALE
SMALLWOOD, APPLICANTS).
Mr. Altman stated that no further input had been received
since introduction of this ordinance. and he recommended
its adoption.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Benson, Ordinance No. 481 was
adopted by unanimous vote of the Council.
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B. ORDINANCE NO. 482 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT SETTING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT OF A 276 UNIT SENIOR HOUSING
PROJECT, SILVERADO RETIREMENT DEVELOPMENT. CASE NO. DA
86-7 (PAMELA AND DALE SMALLWOOD. APPLICANTS).
Mr. Altman reported that no changes had been made to this
ordinance since its introduction.
Mayor Kelly stated that he would like to see something in
the development agreement to guarantee that the
landscaping would be kept up in the event something
happened to the project such as what happened with Desert
Falls.
Mr. Diaz responded that this was covered in the conditions
of approval but that something could be added to the
agreement stating the applicant would not object to the
creation of a landscaping maintenance district if it
should become necessary.
MRS. PAMELA SMALLWOOD, 71-111 La Paz Road, Rancho Mirage,
stated that she did not consider the addition of this
condition as a major change and would go along with it.
Mr. Diaz stated that the condition could read: "The
applicant ;hall not object to the establishment of a
maintenance district under the 1972 Lighting and
Maintenance Act should the City determine that such is
necessary to assure maintenance of landscaping in public
areas." This would be added to the development agreement
as condition ##10.
Councilmember Benson moved to waive further reading and pass
Ordinance No. 482 to second reading, amended to include condition ##10 as
st,;t eh by Mr. [- i a:. M: t i nn was E ec on,7e,.. by Snyder ano carried by
,nah i moJc v^' e of the Counc i l.
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IX. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
M. CONSIDERATION 0- PE -QUEST RROm CiTi OF CERR"To-: FC R
COUNC 1 L 'SuPPCR T OF EFFORTS FCR I MPRCvEO AIR S�FFTY
MEASURES.
Rec: Receive and direct the Mayor to write a letter
of support.
Mayor Kelly stated that he was sure the Council would
agree the air traffic accident over Cerritos was a
terrible catastrophe; however, he did not feel qualified
to comment on technical aspects of air safety.
Councilman Wilson moved to receive the request and direct
the Mayor to investigate the request and write a letter of support,
wording the letter in such a way that it did not deal with technical
matters. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of
the Council.
Q.
RESOLUTION NO. 86-116 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 85-113 TO PROVIDE FOR AN ALTERNATE MEMBER
ON THE ADVERTISING 8 PROMOTION COMMITTEE.
Rec: 1)
Waive further reading and adopt Resolution
No. 86-116, amending Resolution No. 85-113
by providing an Alternate Member on the
Advertising 8 Promotion Committee; and
2) By Minute Motion, appoint Mr. Hal Paradis,
Publisher of the Palm Desert Post, as
Alternate Member.
Councilman Wilson moved to continue this matter to the meeting
of December 11, 1986. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by
unanimous vote of the Council.
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X. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO CABLE FRANCHISE WITH
COACHELLA VALLEY TELEVISION (CVTV).
Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report dated October 28,
i986, and offered to answer any questions.
Councilman Snyder stated that he had received several
complaints from people who had subscribed to the extra
paid channels and were no longer being sent a monthly
program guide. They had been advised by CVTV that they
would have to pay an additional amount in order to
receive a separate guide.
Mr. Ortega responded that the Cable Act prohibits the
City from controlling any of the premiums channels.
Councilman Wilson stated that he had received complaints
relative to the ads being shown on Channels 4 and 7.
Mayor Kelly responded that CVTV had indicated they would
be changing their programming so that the advertising
would not appear on those channels.
Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize a
change to the cable franchise agreement with CVTV by substituting a new
Ex7ibit "A", amended to delete the "Aos 4-U" on Channel 4 and the "V-TV"
on Channel 7. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous
vote of the Council.
B. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DIRECTION RELATIVE TO CONDITIONAL USE
PERMITS FOR ESTABLISHMENTS SERVING iIQUOR.
Mr. . Altman stated there was a memo in the packets from
Mr. Diaz requesting clarification of the requirement for
nr,Ctt -.al use permits for e`tahl'shments serving liquor.
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nct rerewa c f,-,r avica no rr=7.3urartc already serving
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D. :NFCPMATi:1N ITEM
1 . DEEP rAN.ON-F:NN:, CL''R r-,TaEET NAME
Mr. Altman reviewer *he staf* raper` u3_Pn N^vemnrr
13, 1986.
No action was required or taken by the Council.
2. REPORT ON HAND BLOWERS AND CONSTRUCTION HOURS.
Mr. Frank Allen, Director of Code Compliance,
reviewed his staff report dated October 28, 1986.
and offered to answer any questions.
Councilman Snyder stated he felt the leaf blowers
should be banned because they just blow the debris
from one place to another. He felt they were a
nuisance and that the Council should at least look
at the noise abatement program.
Councilman Wilson stated he was opposed to banning
them completely but felt the hours of operation
should be regulated, perhaps to coincide witn
construction hours.
Mayor Kelly agreed with Councilman Wilson that they
should be allowed to operate only during construction
hours.
After additional discussion, Council directed staff to oraft
an ordinance restricting the hours of operation for hand blowers to 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
3. TRAFFIC COUNTS ON MONTEREY AVENUE.
Mr. Folkers reviewed the staff report dated November
5, 1986, and offered to answer any questions.
No action was required or taken by the Council.
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XI. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE OF ZONE FROM PR-5
(PLANNED RESIDENTIAL FIVE UNITS PER ACRE) TO PR-7 (PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL SEVEN UNITS PER ACRE) FOR 6.2 ACRES LOCATED
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MAGNESIA FALLS DRIVE AT RUTLEDGE WAY
- JOHN TURNER, APPLICANT (Continued from Meeting of
October 23, 1986).
Mr. Diaz reviewed the staff report and recommended that
Ordinance No. 485 be passed to second reading.
Councilman Wilson asked whether this could be conditioned
so that the zonIng would revert back to PR-5 if the
project were not developed. He stated he was concerned
that if the project was not built in five or seven years
and somewhere down the line this zoning was no longer
applicable, the City would be stuck with this approval.
Mr. Diaz stated he did not think the City could do this,
and Mr. Phillips concurred. Mr. Diaz added that staff
could be instructed to bring any changes to the current
plans back to Council for review.
Councilman Snyder moved to waive further reading and pass
Ordinance No. 485 to second reading and instruct staff to bring any
c,nancles to the current project plans back to Council for review. Motion
was seconded by Wilson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
XI1. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO CONTRACT
NO. 00-068 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TWO LANES ON NORTHBOUND
COOK STREET BETWEEN COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND FRANK SINATRA
DRIVE.
Mr. Altman reviewed the staff report and recommended
;JDpM1 of (nar Qe C! 7e r No. 1 .
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Counc i I man W i !son. moved to, by M i n,Jte Mot : on : 1 Aaorove
Change Orcer No. 3 t,: the North ;pher* Assessment District Contra,:t
( 00- 068) in the amount of $ 171 ,865.60; ana 2) Aurncri: tre -r-n;rer
Hof $171.865.60 for tre construction of two northbound lanes on Too'
Street between Country CC I ub Dr- i ve and Frank Sinatra Drive from to ' H i gi
School Access Road Contract 1103 (00-108C) to the North Sphere Assessment
District Contract 1097 (00-068). Motion was seconaed by Snyder and
carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
8. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF MAINTENANCE OF HAYSTACK
CHANNEL.
Mr. Altman stated that a letter had been received from
Canyon Cove Homeowners Association relative to maintenance
of the Haystack Channel greenbelt (attached hereto and
made a part hereof as Exhibit "A"). He stated that a
subcommittee comprised of himself, Councilman Wilson.
Councilman Snyder. Mr. Folkers, and Mr. Diaz had reached
an impasse with the homeowners. The cost for maintaining
the greenbelt was $300 per home, which the homeowners felt
was an unreasonable amount. The subcommittee felt that in
order to be fair to all concerned, the City would pay $200
of the $300, with the homeowners paying the other $100,
and this offer was made to them. Mr. Altman recommended
that the Council concur with the subcommittee's action
and direct staff to send a letter to the homeowners
advising them of same.
Councilman Wilson stated that the homeowners were being
asked to pay $8.33 per month, and they had rejected the
offer.
Councilman Snyder stated he felt staff should answer the
letter and advise the homeowners that the City will pick
up two-thirds of the cost and unless they pick up the
other one-third, the City would have no choice but to let
the project go back to nature.
Councilman W i 1 son stated that instead of letting it go
back to its natural state, the City should go back to
doing only minimum maintenance.
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Councilman Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion, direct staff to
write a letter to the Canyon Cove Homeowners Association stating the
City's wi 1 1 ingness to pay for two-thirds of the cost and if the
homeowners were not willing to pay the other one-third cost, then only
minimum maintenance to the greenbelt would be done by the City. Motion
was seconded by Wilson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
Mayor Kelly recessed the meeting at 6:20 p.m. for dinner. The meeting
was reconvened at 7:07 p.m.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B
None
OLD BUSINESS
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO GIVE NOTICE TO PROCEED WITH FINAL
PLANS FOR MARRAKESH PARK CHANNEL.
Mr. Folkers reviewed the staff report and alternatives A
and B. He stated that staff was requesting authorization
to issue a notice to proceed with the final plans for
a concrete -lined channel for Marrakesh Park.
Councilman Wilson asked why the channel would now be
concrete -lined instead of grass -lined as originally
planned.
Mr. Folkers asked the engineer what the cost would be to
lay pine and level the ground above compared to the cost
of a concrete -lined channel.
MR. GARY PIKE of ASL Consulting Engineers stated they had
not investigated pipe for this location because it would
cost at least two and maybe three times more, and it
would take a very large diameter pipe at this location.
NI ' _ i k P r s s ..i '7 o e; t e i c c% n t i n i_ i n g t` i s item to the nevi
rnapt r,c i n Or ~ e r fr,r staf; .7ntain. aC d 1 t i ona .
,.f r r.jt , on '"egar'_1 g the ci ff e er G�o' channel s.
Mr. n.,ter that the City had received a two -month
e,ter. ior. for the bikeway grant and that the contract for
trp bikeway needed to be awarded by March 2, 1987.
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Counc i !man Snyder moved -o continue rh i ; item -n thet i ng
of December 11. ic:'rjA, Motion was seconded by Ben or and c9rr;ed 7y
unanimous vote (7,t= the Council,
D. REQUEST FOP AUTHOP I ZAT ION TO EXPEND $ l O, 12n. v; THE
REPAIR OF ELECTRICAL WIRING TO CHRIciTMA=, TREE
INSTALLATIONS.
Mr. Conlon reviewed the staff report dated November 6,
1986, and noted that the Christmas trees had been
installed that same day, with five trees on El Paseo and
five along Highway 111.
Councilman Wilson stated he felt the trees had been
installed too early and should not go up until closer to
Tnanksgiving.
Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve the
expenditure of $10,120.00 ($9,200.00 plus 107. contingency reserve of
$920.00) for repairing the existing faulty landscape lighting on the San
Pablo median and adding provision for permanent electrical power to the
City Christmas Trees; and 2) Appropriate the funds from the unobligated
general fund balance. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by
unanimous vote of the Council.
XIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
1. Palm Desert Greens Signal
Mr. Altman discussed the memo dated November 12,
1986, relative to a signal at the entrance to Palm
Desert Greens.
Councilman Wilson stated he was still concerned with
the County requiring the City to execute a hold
harmless agreement, especially as Palm Desert Greens
is not part of the City.
Mr. Folkers stated this issue had not yet been
resolved and he suggested that he and someone from
the City Attorney's office sit down with County
Counsel to discuss this situation. He added that the
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traffic signal was warranted at that location
and the City was being asked to participate in
one-third of the funding.
Councilman Snyder stated that he had received a call
from the County Supervisor, and he had advised her
that the City could not go along with a hold harmless
agreement. She indicated that she would take
immediate action to see that it was eliminated or
clarified.
Mayor Kelly asked if the contract for the signal
could be approved subject to deletion of the hold
harmless paragraphs.
Councilmember Benson stated she did not feel the
taxpayers of the City should be funding this signal
inasmuch as Palm Desert Greens was in the County.
Mayor Kelly responded that we are resposible for a
lot of traffic through Palm Desert by people who are
not residents of the City and that we have a moral
responsibility to assist with this signal.
Upon question by Councilman Wilson, Mr. Folkers
responded that the Portola signal was still two to
three months away from being operational.
MR. WAYNE GURALNICK, 74-399 Highway 1I1, Palm Desert,
spoke for the residents of Palm Desert Greens and
stated that it would be a long time before the
proposed entrance to Palm Desert Greens on Portola
was a reality. As far as other access to this area,
entrances on Monterey Avenue and Frank Sinatra would
only be limited access. He stated that if the
Council approved the contract with deletion of the
hold harmless agreement, the Palm Desert Greens
residents would deal with the County on that issue.
Ligon question by Councilman Wilson, Mr. Folkers
responded that a median strip with right turn only in
and out would probably be more safe than a stop light
but would rot be tne most convenience as far as
getting people in and out. There would also be
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pressure to allow left turn accp;s with the
strip.
moci i an
Counc i iman Snyder agreeri that it was a ,Ianoarouz
situation. He felt the City n2Ci an o iihaLir.fl
prevent serious acciaents and he would ce wii,ing
go along with the signal if the nold harmless
agreement were deleted.
Upon question by Councilman Wilson. Mr. Folkers
responded that some kind of agreement could be worked
out with the Palm Desert Greens Association to
prevent additional signalization of other streets
entering the tract.
Councilman Snyder moved to. by Minute Motion, aporove the
Cit 's one-third participation in the Palm Desert Greens traffic signal
atPorto i a Avenue ,`,providing that the paragraphs relative to a hold
harmless agreement are removed from the contract. Motion was seconded
by Wilson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
Councilman Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion, appropriate the
City's one-third share ($33,000) from the Gas Tax funds. Motion was
seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
B. CITY ATTORNEY
Mr. Phillips requested a Closed Session under Government
Code Section 54956.9 (a) for the purpose of discussing
potential litigation.
C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Construction Hours
Councilmember Benson stated she had received a
complaint from a resident regarding building
construction taking place on Sunday. She said she
would like to see something posted in the Building
Department so that people coming in to take out
building permits would know the construction hours
and what the penalty would be for violation.
Councilman Wilson stated he agreed with Councilmember
Benson's statements and would support such an idea.
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He also felt the City Manager should discuss this
matter with the Police Chief.
2. Councilman Wilson commended staff for their quick
posting of the 25 mph signs on San Gorgonio and
asked if one or two additional signs could be posted
on that street. He also asked if a report had been
done showing how many citations had been issued.
Mr. Altman responded that it was such a short
distance that another speed survey would have to be
done and that staff was looking into additional
signs.
XVI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C
MR. MURRAY M. MAGLOFF of Chaparral Country Club suggested that
the City paint phosphorescent arrows on Hovley Lane at Portola
Avenue and also at Monterey Avenue inasmuch as more people are
using this short street due to work being done on Portola
Avenue at the Wash and because it is so dark in that area at
night.
MRS. BARBARA TORRES, 44-755 San Clemente, Palm Desert, stated
that she had received a letter dated October 24, 1986, advising
that there would be a meeting at the City Hall for all the
residents in her neighborhood on Monday, November 17th. She
added that she had not heard anything further about this
meeting and asked if it was still scheduled.
Mr. Folkers responded that he did not recall seeing a copy of
the October 24th letter and suggested postponing the meeting
to November 24th.
Mayor Kelly apologized for the delay and stated that the
meeting would be rescheduled for November 24th in the Council
Chamber.
MR. SANDY BAUM, 45-800 Deep Canyon, addressed the Council
relative to the instal:ation of signs prcnibiting trucks on
-r17,3!n 5trr-et5 in the City ano asked whether these signs had
r;9en installed.
Mr. Folkers responded that they nad all been installed on the
appropriate streets.
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Mr. Baum asked if the City had a program for undergrounding
electrical and tele'ision lines in existing areas of me City
or if it was only being done in areas of redevelopment.
Mayor Ke l 1 y stated that if a particular area wanted this, an
assessment district would have to be Formed.
When asked whether the City required undergrounding in certain
instances, Mr. Diaz stated that on occasions the City required
developers to be willing to join an assessment district if and
when one is formed. He added that if Mr. Baum would come in
the following day, staff could check into the area he was
questioning.
XVII. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
A. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION FOR "NATIONAL ARTS WEEK".
Mayor Kelly introduced Ms. Judy Lehr of the Riverside
Arts Foundation and presented her with a proclamation
declaring November 16 - 22, 1986, as "National Arts Week"
in the City. She thanked Mayor Kelly and presented the
City with a certificate of participation.
B. PRESENTATION OF FIRST -PLACE PRIZES FOR STUDENT ESSAY 8
POSTER CONTEST, "PALM DESERT THROUGH CHILDREN'S EYES".
Mayor Kelly introduced and thanked Mrs. Paula Kroonen and
Dr. Novak Najarian of the Civic Arts Committee who worked
so hard on this second annual contest. He also introduced
the "worker behind the scenes", City employee Naomi
Bruce. who so diligently assisted in this program.
Mayor Kelly recognized the Soroptimist Club of Palm
Desert, the Palms to Pines Rotary Club, and the Palm
Desert Rotary Club for their generous donations for this
contest. He also recognized the principals of each
school: Mrs. Joan Schiffling of Washington School; Mr.
Larry Taylor of Lincoln School; Dr. Peggy Steen of Palm
Desert Middle School; and Dr. Mike Jones of Palm Desert
High School.
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Mayor Kelly presented awards to the following:
Winners in the Art Category: Individual ($50 savings
bond each) - Courtney Krieg, Thorin Atkinson, Richard
Ainsworth, Stephanie Chambers, Stacy Messer, Alice
Abshier, Yuval Hezkiya, and J.C. Layering. Group - Mrs.
Carol McGihon's Class at Lincoln School (First Place -
$200.00 cash award), Mrs. Karen Wheeler's Class at Palm
Desert Middle School (Second Place - $150.00 cash award),
Mrs. Lora Cathcart's 1st Grade Class at Washington School
(Third Place - $75.00 cash award), and Laura Nuno's group
at the Palm Desert High School (Third Place-$15.00 cash
award each to Laura Nuno, Chris Marmon, Brian McLaughlin,
Mike Dominguez, and Edgar Moyano).
Winners in the Essay Category: Jamie Hines, Joi Becker,
Stacy Messer, Shannon Piscittelli, Pam Moscoso, Michelle
St. Amour, Moya Lyttle, Becky Runyan, Shereen Foster, and
Lisa Sloan ($50.00 savings bond each).
Winners of the Desert Arts Calendar Magazine Awards:
Mrs. Carol McGihon's 5th Grade Class (Group Entry)
Alice Abshier, Grade 9 (Art Category)
Lisa Sloan, Grade 10 (Essay Category)
Honorable Mention:
Classes of Mrs. Beaty and Mrs. Hicks of Lincoln School
($50.00 cash award each).
B. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS to the Advertising 8
Promotion Committee to Fill Vacancies of Unexpired Terms
of Mel Hill and Barbara Mott.
Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, appoint Mr. David
Cearley and Mr. Joe Slavin to the Advertising & Promotion Committee to
fill vacancies created by the resignations of Ms. Mel Hill and Ms.
Barbara Mott, said terms to expire in September, 1988. Motion was
F.Pc,c•ndPd f•y Srydar and carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
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C. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS to the Palm Desert
Historical Committee.
Counc i i member Benson moved to, by Minute Motion, aopo n- Mr.
Dan Callahan and Mr. Ed Mul;ins to the Palm Desert Historical Committee.
Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the
Council.
D. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS to the Economic Development
Committee to Fill the Vacancy Created by the Resignation
of Carol Whitlock.
Councilman Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion, appoint Mr. John
Ceriale, General Manager of Marriott's Desert Springs Resort, to the
Economic Development Committee to fill the vacancy created by the
resignation of Carol Whitlock. Motion was seconded by Wilson and
carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
XVIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE OF ZONE, PRECISE PLAN OF
DESIGN, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A
RETAIL/RESORT COMMERCIAL PROJECT OF SOME 90,636 SQUARE
FEET ON A NINE ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF FRED WARING DRIVE AND HIGHWAY 111. (JOE SEITZ,
APPLICANT). Continued from Meetings of August 14, 1986,
and September 11, 1986.
Mr. Diaz reported that the applicant had requested that
this matter be continued to December 11, 1986, in order
to work out final details relative to tenants for the
facility.
Councilmember Benson stated it was possible she might not
be able to attend the December llth meeting and asked that
this item be continued to January 8th.
Mayor Kelly noted that this was a continued public hearing and
invited testimony in FAVOR of or OPPOSED to this request.
MR. ROBERT RIGHETTI, J 8 S Engineering, stated he did not
think Mr. Seitz would be opposed to continuing this
matter to the January 8, 1987, meeting.
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MR. HAROLD HOUSLEY, 74-091 Larrea, Palm Desert. sooKe as
the engineer for the project. He discussed the sf`e plan
in detail, noting the additional costs for sewer, water.
and drainage which would have to be paid due to the
iocation of the property. He offered to answer any
questions.
Mayor Kelly invited testimony in OPPOSITION to this request,
and none was offered. He declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Snyder stated that he agreed the fees were
high, but they were all necessary for the development of
this property. He said the State required the City to
have an affordable housing program, and the City was,
therefore, giving a 25% density bonus to those developers
who would provide this affordable housing. However, if
the developer wanted the additional density, it would
have to be paid for.
Councilmember Benson stated that at the recent League of
California Cities meeting she had attended, she found
that other cities were charging fees a lot higher and
more unusual than what the City of Palm Desert was
charging.
Councilman Wilson stated he was concerned with whether or
not too many restrictions were being placed on developers
which would prevent the affordable housing projects from
getting off the ground. He asked if the fees charged per
unit in lieu of the 25% density bonus are reasonable and
in line with other communities.
Mayor Kelly stated he did not feel the C i ty' s fees were
out of line with other communities. He said the developer
agreed to provide the affordable housing in return for the
increased density.
Councilmember Benson stated that the Sanborn Reilly
project was given two years to provide either the
affordable housing or pay the fees. She asked if Charter
Communities could post a letter of credit and either pay
the $460 , 900 in fees or build the affordable housing by
the end of two years.
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Mr. Barton indicated this would be acceptable to them.
Mr. Phillips stated he would meet with Ms. Hirschi to
work out the details of this letter of credit.
Councilmember Benson moved to pass Ordinance No. 486 to second
reading, amended to allow Charter Communities to post a letter of credit
in the amount of $460,900 with specific details to be worked out by the
City Attorney and the attorney for Charter Communities. Motion was
seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING ONE ISLAND GAS STATION WITH A TWO
ISLAND STATION AND A 2000 SQUARE FOOT CONVENIENCE STORE
(ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY, APPLICANT).
Mr. Diaz reviewed the staff report and both the original
and second proposals. He said the original proposal was
similar to the second except that access to the station
would remain off of Portola. He stated that the Palm
Desert Property Owners Association was concerned with the
elimination of the frontage road but that staff felt it
was consistent with the City's long range plans for the
area. He added that the applicant would be contacting
the Association for their review and comments on the
architecture of the building.
Councilmember Benson stated she was concerned that people
leaving the station to go out onto Portola would have to
go through the parking lot of Presidents Plaza.
Mayor Kelly declared the public hearing open and invited
testimony in FAVOR of this project.
MR. FRANK WELLS, Atlantic Richfield Company, 4337 Fairlawn
Drive, La Canada, discussed the history of the project,
stating that every request made by the City had been
complied with. He added that not only would the
convenience store provide an attractive retail store to
serve the community, it would a l so cenerate revenues
necessary to recoup the substantia' investment costs of
the project. He sa i o the project would not generate any
additional traffic and that the gas business they
currently have would be handled much more quickly with
two islands.
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Upon question by Councilmemner Benson, Mr. weHs
that they would I i ke to operate 24 hours a day
be agreeable to lesser ``ours to fit the
community.
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MR. TIM FINNELL, 43-467 Stony Hill, stated he was me
proprietor of the ARCO station and asked Council's
approval of this project, stating he felt it would be
helpful to the community.
Mayor Kelly invited testimony in OPPOSITION to this project.
The following were opposed to the increased traffic through
Presidents Plaza parking lot, gas tanker trucks trying to
negotiate through the parking lot, and increased litter due to
the convenience store:
MR. RICHARD KITE, 73-015 Skyward Way, Palm Desert
MR. CLIFF SCHIM, 73-941 Highway III, Palm Desert
MR. ED DOOLEY, 73-965 Highway 11I, Palm Desert
MR. WARREN HICKEY, Hale's Men's Store, 73-920 El Paseo,
spoke in opposition and stated he did not feel a
convenience store belonged in the core area of the City.
Mayor Kelly invited REBUTTAL.
Mr. Wells stated that a traffic study indicated that
similar markets in similar cities did not generate
additional traffic. As far as the tanker trucks, he
stated that deliveries were made late at night, after
hours, so that there would be no conflict with other
traffic. He said they had a very clean, virtually
accident -free safety record. As far as litter, he said
that if there was a segment of the population which was
going to litter, they would litter whether they bought a
product at Circle K, El Paseo, or an AM/PM Minimart. He
concluded his remarks by stating that he felt this would
be a great improvement for that corner.
Mr. Warren Hickey asked what notification was made to the
business owners in the area, since he know of quite a few
people who had just heard of these changes being proposed.
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Mr. Diaz responded that notices had been sent out to all
property owners within a 300 foot radius.
Mr. Schim stated that he had never received any notices.
Mayor Kelly noted that this project was on the agenda
becaues the Council had called it up in order to give
everyone an opportunity to be heard.
Mayor Kelly declared the public hearing closed.
Councilmember Benson stated her main concern was that the
lot was too small for all that was being proposed, and
there was not enough parking in that area already.
Councilman Wilson agreed that the project would upgrade
the corner but felt the traffic concerns needed to be
looked at. He suggested this matter be continued in order
to give the applicant an opportunity to make a
presentation to the Palm Desert Property Owners
Association and for them to submit comments and recom-
mendation to the Council.
Councilman Snyder agreed that there was too much planned
for this piece of property and did not feel the trucks
would be able to maneuver through that area if there were
a lot of cars in the parking lot. He also agreed that
the matter should be continued.
Mayor Kelly reopened the public hearing.
Councilman Snyder moved to continue this matter to the meeting
of January 8, 1987, in order to give the Palm Desert Property Owners
Association and any other concerned businesses and property owners an
opportunity to meet with the applicant and submit their comments and
recommendations to the City Council. Motion was seconded by Benson and
carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
D. CONSIDERATION Or APPEAL OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
DECISION TO PERMIT FREE STANDING BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION
SIGN (CLEVE S RESTAURANT).
Mr. Dia: reviewed the staff report and recommended the
request be granted.
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Mayor Kelly declared the public hearing open and inv'ted
testimony in FAVOR of this request.
MR. ROBERT S T EWART, r,poxe as the representat ie 'cr
Cleve's Pestaurant and stated tnat approval for two sign:
had been requested at the Architectural Review Commi;sion
meeting, one a wa l l sign and the other a free standing
sign. However, because of an existing City ordinance.
the Commission members did not feel they had the authority
to approve a free standing sign and denied the request.
Councilmember Benson moved to continue this matter to the
meeting of December 11, 1986, so that the Council could see pictures of
what the free standing sign would look like, where it was going to oe,
and whether or not the wall sign would be removed once the free standing
sign was installed. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by
unanimous vote of the Council.
XIX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - D
None
XX. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Snyder, and unanimous vote of
the Council, Mayor Kelly adjourned the meeting at 10:32 p.m. to Closed
Session under Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) for the purpose of
discussing pending litigation, said Closed Session to immediately follow
adjournment of the Redevelopment Agency meeting.
Mayor Kelly reconvened the meeting at 10:55 p.m. and adjourned
to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 1986, with no action taken or
announced.
ATEST:
SHrILA R. GILL-ItAN, CITY RK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CAL. ORNIA
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Canyon Cove
Homeowners
Association
EXHIBIT "A"
October 22, 1986
City Council Members
Palm Desert City Hall
Palm Desert, California
92260
Palen Dosed 4 California RE: Haystack/Hwy 74
greenbelt maintenance
Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council Members;
Mr. Richard J. Folkers, Director of Public Works/city engineer,
responded to our greenbelt maintenance concerns in his July 29,
1986 letter to me, a copy of which is attacned to this letter.
Mr. Folkers assured me that the city would make every effort to
maintain the greenbelt park facility in a suitable manner. Mr.
Folkers, along with Mr. Ray Diaz, Director of Community
Development/Planning, again confirmed their assurance on the
continued maintenance of the park at an informal meeting held
in the Palm Desert Council Chamber on the evening of August 20,
1986. In recent weeks, residents on both sides of Haystack
have voiced concern about the park maintenance program. The
Bermuda has not been cut regularly in recent weeks and is going
to seed. Perhaps the city is preparing to seed with winter
rye. I bring this matter to your attention early so as to
avoid any permanent damage to the park landscaping.
Also, in the August 20 meeting, Ray and Richard announced that
a study of the area surrounding the Haystack park would be
performed to assess the benefits to regional homeowners. We
look fore4rd to learning the results of that study and
resolvinoptne tax assessment problem for the park facility.
PHM/ba
Very truly yours,
Philip H Messer
Presiders , Canyon Cover
Homeowners Association
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EXHIBIT "A"
(12111aCf' IEDaalLurn SffXXIa 'tb
73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260
TELEPHONE (819) 348-0611
July 29. 1986
Mr. Phillip H. Messer. President
CANYON COVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
72-775 Deer Grass Drive
Palm Desert. CA 92260
SUBJECT: HAYSTACK ROAD/HIGHWAY 74 GREENBELT MAINTENANCE
Dear Mr. Messer:
Your letter to Mayor Kelly regarding the above subject has been
forwarded to our office for a reply. The City of Palm Desert is
In the process of coordinating with Lewis Homes the acquired main-
tenance effective August 1. 1986.
We appreciate your concern, and we will make every effort to maintain
these facilities In a suitable manner.
Very t_ y yours.
rd J. F
Director of Engineer
is Works/City
o s. P.E.
RJF /ms
cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Bruce Altman. City Manager
Gilbert Ramirez. Maintenance Superintendent
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