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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-03-08MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1990 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Crites convened the meeting at 4:00 P.M. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Richard S. Kelly III. INVOCATION - Mayor Pro-Tempore Walter H. Snyder IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmember Jean M. Benson Councilman Richard S. Kelly Mayor Pro-Tempore Walter H. Snyder Councilman S. Roy Wilson Mayor Buford A. Crites Also Present: Bruce A. Altman, City Manager Kandy Allen, Deputy City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk/P.1.0. Carlos L. Ortega, ACM/Director of Redevelopment Agency Ramon A. Diaz, ACM/Director of Community Development/Planning Joseph Gaugush, Senior Engineer Paul Shillcock, ACM/Director of Economic Development Paul Gibson, Finance Director/City Treasurer Frank Allen, Director of Code Compliance Pat Conlon, Director of Building & Safety V. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of February •22. 1990. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 8, 1990 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. WR0207 and WR0210. Rec: Approve as presented. C. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by The Upper Crust Cooking Company, Inc.. 73-580 El Paseo, #A, Palm Desert. Rec: Receive and file. D. MINUTES of the El Paseo Business Association of January 4, 1990. Rec: Receive and file. E. REQUEST FOR RELEASE of Subdivision Improvement Securities for Tract 22393 (Mr. David Nelson, Villa Parque, Applicant). Rec: By Minute Motion, accept the subdivision improvements as complete and authorize the City Clerk to release the subdivision improvement securities for the subject project. F. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE of Quitclaim Deed from Historical Society of Palm Desert, Inc., for El Paseo Fire Station Site. Rec: By Minute Motion, accept ownership of the property and direct the City Clerk to record the Quitclaim Deed at such time as clear title is verified by the City Attorney. G. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Advertise and Call for Bids for the Modification of Traffic Signal at Highway 111 and Portola Avenue (Contract No. 00-419). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for bids for the modification and conversion of the traffic signal at the intersection of State Highway 111 and Portola Avenue to provide for dedicated left turn phases on Portola Avenue. 2 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 8, 1990 s s s s s ; a s s a s * a s s s s s • • s • • • H. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION in Support of the Kevin Collins Foundation for Missing Children. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 90-27. 1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Purchase of Employee Emergency Preparedness Kits. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the purchase of 100 employee preparedness kits at an estimated cost of $185.00 per kit, from funds already budgeted in Fiscal Year 1989/90 budget. Councilman Wilson asked that Item I be removed for separate discussion under the Consent Items Held Over portion of the Agenda. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Benson, the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 1, was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the City Council. VI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A None VII. RESOLUTIONS None VIII. ORDINANCES For Introduction: A. ORDINANCE NO. 597 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10.36.010 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO ESTABLISHING NEW SPEED ZONES (Edgehill Drive from Greene Way to Painters Path Road). Mr. Altman stated there was a memorandum in the packets from Director of Public Works Richard Folkers and that Mr. Joe Gaugush would answer any questions. Councilman Snyder moved to waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 597 to second reading. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. 3 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 8, 1990 • • • • • • f • • • it t • • • • • • • • • • • • • IX. For Adoption: None CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER 1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Purchase of Employee Emergency Preparedness Kits. Councilman Wilson stated he appreciated the opportunity to see the preparedness kit prior to this meeting. He commended Emergency Services Coordinator Ken Weller for putting together a very thorough and efficient package of materials. However, he questioned the reason for purchasing 100 of the kits, whether all employees would have one, and whether there would be a training program so employees would know what to do if they were mobilized. Mr. Weller responded that the intent was to have all employees provided with a basic level preparedness kit to be carried in their vehicles. This would enable them to go out into the field immediately following an emergency and would provide them with a uniform identifying them as employees of the City of Palm Desert. He added that all employees would be trained in the implementation of the Emergency Plan, including clerical/office staff. Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the purchase of 100 employee preparedness kits at an estimated cost of $I85.00 per kit, from funds already budgeted in Fiscal Year 1989/90 budget. Motion was seconded by Snyder. Councilman Snyder commended the City's management for creating this program and putting Ken Weller in charge of it. He said he felt there was an obvious need for it and that one of the problems after the San Francisco earthquake was In getting people into areas to provide necessary services. He said he hoped the need would never arise to use the plan, but at least the City of Palm Desert would be ready. Councilman Wilson said he felt it was important as this program goes along to clarify the employees' roles so that everyone knows exactly what they are supposed to do. 4 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 8, 1990 s s s s s s s s ; s s s s a a s • s a s s • • • • Mr. Altman responded that the training had already started and that there would be an exercise on April 26th. He invited the Council members to participate in this exercise. Mayor Crites called for the vote. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. X. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS RENTING ON A SINGLE MONTHLY BASIS (CONDOMINIUMS, APARTMENTS, AND SINGLE FAMILY HOMES) REGARDLESS OF NUMBER OF DAYS IN A MONTH. Mr. Allen reviewed the staff report, noting that the Code had been changed several years ago to exempt persons renting condominiums, apartments, and single family homes from paying transient occupancy tax if they rented on a monthly basis, regardless of the number of days in the month. He said staff's recommendation was that this exemption be removed. Councilman Wilson stated that the Code had been changed because it was discriminatory in that persons renting for months with less than 31 days were required to pay transient occupancy tax, while those renting for months with 31 days did not. Mayor Crites asked why staff was requesting that the exemption be removed, and Mr. Allen responded that most cities did not have the exemption, and it would allow the City to collect additional revenues. Councilman Kelly said he did not feel an ordinance should be changed just to allow more money to be brought in, and the other Councilmembers agreed. Councilman Snyder moved to TABLE this request. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. B. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY NEXUS, THE CONNECTING PLACE. 'INC., FOR WAIVER OF 1,000 FOOT LOCATION REQUIREMENT FOR INTRODUCTORY SERVICE TO BE LOCATED AT 72-221 HIGHWAY 111. SUITE A-8. Mr. Allen reviewed the staff report, noting that this business was a video dating service. He said the Code 5 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 8, 1990 • • • • f • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • stated that this type of business could not be located within 1,000 feet of any establishment which serves alcoholic beverages. He added that he had received a letter from the City of Riverside noting that.the same business in their city had an excellent record. MR. ALAN MITCHELL spoke as the representative of Nexus, The Connecting Place, and stated that the business had started in the City of Riverside and had been a "good neighbor" in that city. He asked that the Council either waive the requirement or reclassify his business to get around the 1,000 foot requirement. Upon question by Councilmember Benson, Mr. Mitchell responded that their hours of operation were as follows: Tuesday through Friday: Noon to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. He added that they did not serve any alcoholic beverages, and he said that once someone was a member he or she could then go in any time to look through the files. Upon question by Wilson, Mr. Mitchell stated that the video would be a five-minute interview of the member, photographed from the waist up. He said the purpose of this video was to provide a bit of the subject's personality. Councilman Kelly stated he was going to vote against a variance but felt if the Council as a whole were to approve it, there should be some conditions of approval such as hours of operation, not allowing alcoholic beverages to be served, etc. Mr. Mitchell stated he would have no problem with such conditions. Councilman Snyder defended staff's recommendation for denial and said Chapter 5.86 of the Municipal Code had been enacted to regulate these types of establishments and mitigate concerns. He said he felt the ordinance was still a good one. Councilman Wilson said he felt staff had acted properly in bringing this matter to Council; however, he said in this case he did not think this was the type of industry the City was trying to discourage. He said he would be inclined to support the request for approval. Councilmember Benson asked how this business was classified in Riverside, and Mr. Allen responded that he was not sure. 6 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 8, 1990 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mayor Crites suggested this matter be tabled for two weeks and that staff be directed to look at what other cities use as a classification for video introductory services and also draft a set of conditions to be imposed if the Council were to grant a variance to the ordinance. Mr. Altman agreed and said he also felt a report from the Sheriff's Department should also be obtained. Councilman Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion, continue this matter to the meeting of March 22nd, and direct staff to: 1) Check with other cities to see how they classify this particular type of business; and 2) Prepare a set of conditions to be applied should a waiver be granted by the Council. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. C. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 1. Palmer CableVision Update. Mr. Ortega reported that he and Councilman Wilson had spent several days in Washington, D.C., reviewing the various bills before Congress relative to telephone companies carrying television signals and redefining effective competition. Councilman Wilson stated that they had met and discussed this issue with aides of Congressman Al McCandless and Senators Cranston and Wilson. He said the Danforth bill did not really deal with telephone companies but did redefine effective competition. He said there was also an effort being made in the Senate by Hollings to take rate regulation authority away from the cities and give it to the FCC, which he felt would be a disaster. He noted another bill. originating in the House by Bauscher, which encourages fiber optic installation throughout the Country by telephone companies and allows them to be carriers in areas where they do not have service. He said he felt both bills were good pieces of legislation and letters should be sent to the Senate and Congress. After additional discussion and with Council concurrence, staff was directed to Include in the next City newsletter information regarding these bills and where citizens should send letters if they choose to do so. 7 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 8, 1990 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2. Update on Tri-Cities Sports Facility. Mr. Diaz stated that the result of the recent meeting was that the cities would evaluate different formulas utilizing a combination of City participation, assessed valuation, dwelling units, total population, and the old fire facilities formula. He said the recommendation at this time was to refer the matter to the Charitable Contributions Committee to discuss the formula and other alternatives to the Tri-Cities approach. He said the next Tri-Cities meeting was scheduled for April 4th and that he would report to the Council at its April 12th meeting and recommend an appropriate course of action for the future. Councilman Kelly expressed concern that two or three years down the road we might still not have a complex. He said he felt the City should have its own facility on the 20-acre park site on Hovley. Mayor Crites suggested that the Committee also consider alternatives should the multi -agency approach not occur. Mr. Altman stated that the Charitable Contributions Committee would look into these recommendations. 3. RV Committee Report. Mr. Allen reviewed the staff report and offered to answer any questions. Councilman Snyder reiterated points discussed in the report, noting that the owner of 42 acres in the industrial district had expressed interest in building a large RV storage facility, and staff was investigating this matter. No Council action was necessary or taken on this matter at this time. 8 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 8, 1990 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • XI. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF A ZONING ORDINANCE VIOLATION, EARL HORENSTEIN, PRESIDENT OF THE CLOTHES HORSE, INC., APPELLANT (Continued from Meetings of December 14, 1989, January 11, 1990, and February 8, 1990). Mr. Allen reviewed the staff report, noting that he had attended the March 1st meeting of the El Paseo Business Association Board at the direction of Council. He said the Board felt this was a matter that should be decided by the Architectural Review Commission or the Council. Mayor Crites asked if staff continued to recommend that the rickshaws and surrey be considered advertising displays and, therefore, prohibited and that the owner be asked to remove same. Mr. Allen agreed. Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, deny the appeal by The Clothes Horse. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. XII. OLD BUSINESS A. REPORT RELATIVE TO PAVED ROADS WEST OF THE PALM VALLEY CHANNEL. Mr. Diaz asked that the Council continue this item. He said the staff of both the Public Works and Planning Departments were working on this issue and that a report would be before the Council prior to it being sent to the Planning Commission. With Council concurrence, this matter was continued for an indefinite period of time. XIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER None B. 'CITY ATTORNEY None 9 MINUTES REGULAR PALMAESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING • • • • • • • • • • • • • • MARCH 8, 1990 • • • • • • • • • • C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL o City Council Requests for Action: 1. Councilman Kelly asked that Council add an item to the Agenda for consideration, noting that a decision would be made in the next two weeks which would affect insurance rates in the Coachella Valley. Councilman Kelly moved to add this item to the Agenda for consideration. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. Councilman Kelly stated that Insurance Commissioner Roxani Gillespie was about to make a decision which would ultimately increase insurance rates in the Coachella Valley by 4.5% while lowering rates in Los Angeles. After additional discussion, Councilman Kelly moved to direct staff to prepare letters for the Mayor's signature to the Senate and Assembly, with copies to Commissioner Gillespie, expressing the City's dissatisfaction with the proposed changes, and also ask that other cities in the Coachella Valley do likewise. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. 2. Discussion Relative to the College of the Desert Street Fair (Mayor Buford A. Crites). Mayor Crites asked that the City Manager and staff look into the matter of traffic at the College of the Desert Street Fair, particularly left and right turns. He also asked that staff look at issues raised by the Palm Desert Town Center. 3. Mayor Crites asked for a progress report regarding the changes in the Highway 111/Monterey Avenue signalization. He also asked for a report regarding improvements at Cook and Hovley. 4. Councilman Snyder said he had driven down Portola Avenue and wondered whether the paving on the road was the final paving. 10 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 8, 1990 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mr. Gaugush assured the Council that this was not the finished paving and stated that there was still work to be done. 5. Mayor Crites stated he had heard a presentation relative to a proposal for a development to be called "Rancho Royale" on 2,000 acres in Desert Hot Springs. He said the proposal was for 9,000 homes on 4,000 square foot lots. In addition, there would be a mall. He said there were no set -asides for affordable housing, etc., such as those required for commercial developments in Palm Desert. He asked that staff contact the County of Riverside and ask that the proposed development be looked at carefully in terms of the issues of housing, employment, etc. Council concurred. 6. Mayor Crites asked that Council, by 4/5ths vote, add a Closed Session item to the Agenda dealing with negotiations between the City of Palm Desert, The Brothers, and potential lessees for the office complex on the Civic Center site. He said this was an item which had come up in the last 72 hours, and he asked that the Council adjourn to Closed Session prior to the dinner recess. Councilman Kelly moved to add the Closed Session Item to the Agenda as one which arose after the Agenda was posted. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote. o City Council Committee Reports: 1. Councilmember Benson stated she had recently visited Eagle Mountain, and she encouraged everyone to go up there to see what is being proposed regarding the reclamation plant. She said it was well worth the trip, and she noted that they would be making presentations to various groups in the near future. 2. Councilman Wilson said he wished to publicly thank Mr. Kermit Martin and Southern California Edison for loaning the electric van to the City for three weeks. He said that public reaction so far had been very positive and that people MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 8, 1990 • • • • • • • • IF • • • • • • • • • • • • • * • • were curious and delighted to see nothing coming out of the tail pipe. Councilman Snyder concurred and said he had driven the van to a meeting in Bermuda Dunes on Tuesday. He said everyone had expressed interest and asked for additional information about it. Mayor Crites added that he had received the same reactions from people in the community. 3. Mayor Crites expressed appreciation to Mrs. Gilligan and her staff for their efforts in Putting together the recent Highway 74 landscaping ribbon cutting. He said the entire program was wonderful. XIV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B MR. SANDY BAUM, 45-800 Deep Canyon, Palm Desert, asked whether it would be possible when items on the Agenda relate to small groups, such as the Transient Occupancy Tax item on the Agenda earlier, to send notices out asking for comments. Councilman Kelly responded that the Agenda is published in the Palm Desert Post the day prior to the meeting. Mayor Crites added that if the Council had approved staff's recommendation to change the Transient Occupancy Tax ordinance, notices would have been sent out. Councilman Kelly moved to adjourn to Closed Session at 5:12 p.m. to discuss the item requested by Mayor Crites under the Reports and Remarks portion of the Agenda. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. Mayor Crites reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. XV. COMPLETION OF ITEMS HELD OVER FROM 4:00 P.M. SESSION None XVI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C MR. BEN WATSON addressed the Council and apologized for the manner In which he spoke at the last meeting. He asked that the Council let him know if there was anything he could do to relative to the San Luis project. 12 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 8, 1990 • • . • . • • • • • • . . • • • . • . . • • . . . Mayor Crites stated that if everyone who hollered at the Council then came back to visit, the Council Chamber would have to be much bigger than it is. He thanked Mr. Watson for being such a gentleman. XVII. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS A. PRESENTATION OF STUDENT AWARDS FOR THE ART & ESSAY CONTEST. Mayor Crites welcomed everyone to the Fifth Annual Student Art & Essay Contest awards ceremony. Mrs. Evelyn Bennett, Chairperson of the Art & Essay Contest Subcommittee, first apologized to the individual essay winners, noting that their names had been unintentionally omitted from the program. She introduced Mrs. Darlene Romano, Director of the Palm Desert Children's Choir. Following the Children's Choir performance, Civic Arts Committee Chairman Bob Spiegel presented awards to the winners as follows: ESSAY CATEGORY - INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES ($50 BOND) Andrea Ciiristenot, Grade 6, Palm Desert Middle School Meagan Franks, Grade 1, Washington Elementary School Kristy Giraud, Grade 2, Washington Elementary School Hillary Herr, Grade 4, Lincoln Elementary School Nicole Mandala, Grade 5, Lincoln Elementary School ART CATEGORY - INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES ($50 BOND) Casey Carnes, Grade 3, Lincoln Elementary School Tom Cook, Grade 10, Palm Desert High School Carly Dove, Kindergarten, Washington Elementary School Shay Funk, Grade 8, Palm Desert Middle School Nicky Killebrew, Grade 4, Lincoln Elementary School Moya Little, Grade 12, Palm Desert High School Jaclyn Petrie, Grade 2, Washington Elementary School Staci Riley, Grade 6, Palm Desert Middle School Jasi Ring, Grade 9, Palm Desert High School David Swanner, Grade 1, Washington Elementary School Domenic Vitsaras, Grade 5, Lincoln Elementary School 13 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • MARCH 8. 1990 • • • • • • • • • • MURAL CATEGORY - GROUP ENTRIES ($200 CASH AWARD) Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade 5, Lincoln School, Mrs. Carol McGihon 4, Lincoln School, Mrs. Sue Ann Beaty 1, Washington School, Mrs. Carol Root 8, Palm Desert Middle School, Mrs. Ginny 1, Washington School, Ms. Donna Bowman 2, Washington School, Mrs. Rosaleen O'Reilly 3, Lincoln School, Mrs. Noble Nishikawa Foster On behalf of Mr. Alex Yaron, Publisher of The Desert Arts Calendar Magazine, Subcommittee Member Alvin Mark presented the Best of Show Awards to the following: ESSAY ($100 Savings Bond and Publication in The Desert Arts Calendar Magazine) Lauren Clark, Grade 3, Lincoln Elementary School ART ($225 Cash Award and Publication in The Desert Arts Calendar Magazine) Kindergarten Group Mural, Washington Elementary School, Teachers: Mrs. Areu, Mr. Burroughs, Mrs. Brady, Mrs. Cameron, Mrs. Poole, Mrs. Cathcart, and Mrs. Marks. On behalf of Waste Management of the Desert, Mr. John Lavender presented the perpetual Award of Excellence Trophy and $500 to Mrs. Joan B. Schiffling, Principal of Washington Elementary School. Councilman Kelly thanked everyone for participating in this program. He said he was impressed with all of the entries and felt the future of Palm Desert was in good hands with these children. XVIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF 16TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM (1990-91). Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report, noting that the City expected to receive approximately $110,278.00 as a participant in this program. He said a letter had been received from Desert Community Outreach and that this request, along with any others received at this meeting, would then be submitted to the County of Riverside. 14 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • MARCH 8, 1990 Mayor Crites declared the public hearing open and invited testimony from the audience. DR. JOHN-DAVID ADAIR, JR., addressed Council as Executive Director of Desert Community Outreach, 68-625 Perez Road, Suite 12C, Cathedral City, and reviewed his letter dated February 23, 1990. He said the request was for $16.000 to assist in feeding their clients who were from Palm Desert. With no further testimony offered, Mayor Crites declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, refer this request as well as any others to staff for submittal of application for use of funds. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE. Mr. Conlon reviewed the report dated January 11, 1990, and offered to answer any questions. Mayor Crites declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in FAVOR of or OPPOSED to this amendment. No testimony was offered, and he declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Snyder moved to waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 598 to second reading. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. C. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE ADDITION TO THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO WATER WELLS. Mr. Conlon reviewed the staff report dated February 5, 1990. Councilman Snyder asked if this would pertain to all water wells. Mr. Conlon responded that before anyone can dig or tap into the water supply, they would have to qualify and obtain permits from the Department of Environmental Health in Indio. 15 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 8, 1990 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Councilman Snyder asked if this would include wells already in existence, and Mr. Conlon responded that it would not. Mayor Crites declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in FAVOR of or OPPOSED to this addition to the Municipal Code. None was offered, and he declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Wilson moved to waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 599 to second reading, adding Chapter 8.50 to Title 8 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code entitled "Regulations for the Construction, Reconstruction, Abandonment, and Destruction' of Water Wells." Motion was seconded by Snyder. Councilman Kelly stated the prior to adoption of the ordinance, he wanted to be sure it is determined whether it would pertain to existing wells or those which have to be redrilled. Mr. Conlon responded that he would find out prior to the next meeting. Mayor Crites called for the vote. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. XIX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - D None XX. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Wilson moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m. to Closed Session to continue discussions begun during the 4:00 p.m. portion of the meeting. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. Mayor Crites reconvened the meeting at 8:25 p.m. and immediately adjourned with no action announced from Closed Session. ATTEST: ( �f SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, CITY CLERK CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA El FORD -A7 CR I TES, MAYOR 16