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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-09-27MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1990 CIVIC t.,r.L41 rac COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Crites convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro-Tempore Walter H. Snyder III. INVOCATION - Councilmember Jean M. Benson IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmember Jean M. Benson Councilman Richard S. Kelly (arrived at 4:15 p.m.) Mayor Pro-Tempore Walter H. Snyder Councilman S. Roy Wilson Mayor Buford A. Crites Also Present: Sheila R. Gilligan, Agency Secretary Ramon A. Diaz, ACM/Director of Planning & Community Development Richard J. Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works Paul Gibson, Finance Director/City Treasurer David Yrigoyen, Administrative Assistant V. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 13, 1990. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. WR0814, WR0816, WR0901, and WR0904. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 1990 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by StratAmerica Corporation for B. B.O'Briens, 72-185 Painters Path, Palm Desert. Rec: Receive and file. D. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Denny's, Inc. for Denny's Restaurant #454, 72-950 Highway 111, Palm Desert. Rec: Receive and file. E. CLAIM NO. 150 AGAINST THE CITY by David Meddock in the Amount of $326.26. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Claims Review Committee to negotiate a settlement not to exceed $350.00, subject to Claimant's execution of a Release of All Claims. F. LETTERS OF RESIGNATION from R. W. Barrett and Tom Hogan from El Paseo Business Improvement Area Board. Rec: Receive and file. G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of a One -Year Extension of Contract No. 00-111 with Sunshine Landscape Co. for the Landscape Maintenance of the Cook Street and Country Club Drive Medians. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Sunshine Landscape Co. for a one-year extension of Contract No. 00-315, H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of a One -Year Extension of Contract No. 00-3$ with Environmental Care, Inc. for the Landscape Maintenance of the Highway 111 North and South Side Frontage Road Medians. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1. Authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Environmental Care, Inc. for a one-year extension of Contract No. 00-3$ in an amount of $2,084.25 per month; 2. Authorize an extra work contingency in the amount of $2,500 to be encumbered in the contract. 2 MAIN 111CJ REGULAR PALM DESEIry CITY COUNCIL MEETING * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * r-t' t .trlvIBER 27, 1990 * * * * * * * * * * * * I. PETITION from Homeowners in the Monterey Meadows Relative to the Monterey Meadows Assessment District. Rec: By Minute Motion, refer the item to staff for a report and recommendation at the meeting of October 11, 1990. J. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Final Tract Map 24984-1, Sunlite Development, Inc., Applicant. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 90-j, approving Final Map 24984-1. K. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL ICMA Hispanic Network. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City of Palm Desert to join the ICMA Hispanic Network as a consortium member. L. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FEE for Special Event by Shelter from the Storm. Rec: By Minute Motion, waive the Special Events Permit Fee for Shelter of the Storm event on October 13, 1990, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. M. RESOLUTION NO. 90-136 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Consenting to Hold a Joint Public Hearing with the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency in Connection with Proposed Amendment No. 7 to the Redevelopment Plan, As Amended, for Project Area No. 1, As Amended. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. N. RESOLUTION NO. 90-137 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Amending Resolution 90-83 By Adding Hourly Salary Rates for Three New Temporary Positions. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. O. RESOLUTION NO. 90-138 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Rescinding Resolution No. 90-94 and Authorizing and Agreeing to Allow the Principal Mutual Life Insurance Company to Furnish Group Medial and Life Insurance Coverage for Employees of the City of Palm Desert. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. 3 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING brr i tMBER 27, 1990 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Councilman Wilson asked that Items H and I be removed for separate discussion under the Consent Items Held Over portion of the Agenda. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Snyder, the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Items H and I, was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the City Council. VI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A None VII. RESOLUTIONS None VIII. ORDINANCES For Introduction: None For Adoption: None IX. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of a One -Year Extension of Contract No. 00-312 with Environmental Care, Inc. for the Landscape Maintenance of the Highway 111 North and South Side Frontage Road Medians. I. PETITION from Homeowners in the Monterey Meadows Relative to the Monterey Meadows Assessment District. Councilman Wilson asked that these two items be considered at the same time since they seemed to be related. He said Item H requested approval to extend the contract with Environmental Care, Inc., and Item I was a petition from homeowners in Monterey Meadows saying the same firm was providing poor service. Mr. Folkers responded that the two items were mutually exclusive. He said staff was satisfied with the service provided by this company for the Highway 111 medians. Mrs. Gilligan added that the extension of the contract was for a different area than that noted in the petition. She stated that the City Manager had instructed staff to schedule 4 1. Lla'1 V L Lr.) REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEEflNG SEPTEMBER 27, 1990 * * * * * * * * * * • * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * a meeting with the Monterey Meadows homeowners between now and the next Council meeting on October 1 lth to determine exactly what their concerns are. Staff would then be able to discuss these concerns with Environmental Care, Inc. Mayor Crites stated that he had talked to some of the people in this project and that one of the items they would like to see pursued is changing the landscaping to climate appropriate landscaping. Some of the people would also like to see the City pay half the cost of doing some kind of retrofitting to get the maintenance level down. Some were saying they would be willing to bond and do whatever necessary to maintain the area themselves. Mr. Folkers explained that this was originally put in by the developer as an enticement to have people buy into the project. He said as a result there were many things that normally a developer would maintain at a ver high level and once they were out of it someone else would have to take over. In this case, the City was the one to take over the maintenance and was doing it through the assessment district. Councilman Kelly asked whether the requirement for composting would be included in the contract. Environmental Conservation Manager John Wohlmuth responded that there was nothing currently in the contract requiring composting. He said Environmental Care, after discussions with Waste Management of the Desert, was one of the companies not providing it. He said he would work with Tom Bassler to put this requirement in the contract. Councilman Kelly stated it could be written in that the contractor would be required to compost if such a program is available. Mayor Crites suggested that the requirement be that the contractor would participate in a composting program when the City begins such a program. Councilmember Benson moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Refer Item I to staff for a report and recommendation at the meeting of October 11, 1990; 2) Authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Environmental Care, Inc., for a one-year extension of Contract No. 00-387 in the amount of $2,084.25 per month, amended to include provision that the contractor will participate in a composting program when the City begins such a program; and 3) Authorize an extra work contingency in the amount of $2,500 to be encumbered in the contract. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. 5 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 1990 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * X. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SELECTION OF SISTER CITY IN BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA. Mr. Wohlmuth reviewed the staff report, noting that the Sister City Committee had met on Friday, September 21, 1990, and unanimously recommended approval of Osoyoos, British Columbia, as Palm Desert's second sister city. MR. DOUG SIMMONS spoke as a member of the Sister City Committee and reported on his recent trip to Canada, including stops in the Okanagan Valley to visit the cities being considered as a second sister city. He stated that the City of Osoyoos did not have an existing sister city and that the people felt they would be Palm Desert's little sister city. Upon question by Councilman Wilson relative to how Osoyoos had been selected, Mr. Wohlmuth responded that one of the Sister City Committee members had been born and raised in Penticton in the Okanagan Valley. He said this valley had the warmest average temperature in Canada, with Osoyoos having the only desert area. MRS. VONNA WESTFALL also spoke as a member of the Committee and recommended approval of this request. She added that she hoped next year a delegation from Palm Desert would visit Gisborne, New Zealand, for three or four days and stay with the local people there. Councilman Snyder personally thanked Mrs. Westfall for all of her efforts on behalf of the City of Palm Desert. Councilman Kelly added that when ten dancers from Gisborne visited ten years ago, he needed places for them to stay, and Mrs. Westfall really helped in getting these students settled. He stated he hoped she would be included in any delegation sent to Palm Desert's sister city. Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the City of Osoyoos as Palm Desert's second sister city. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. Upon question by Councilman Kelly relative to the time frame for sending a delegation to Canada, Mr. Wohlmuth responded that staff was recommending the month of October, possibly the 18th through 21st. He added that the Committee felt a minimum of one Councilmember and one Committee member should be included. Mayor Crites said he felt Mr. Wohlmuth should also be included since he was in charge of the program. 6 REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING err i r.MBER 27, 1990 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 1 * * * * * * * * * * $ * Councilman Kelly agreed and volunteered to go as a representative of the Council. Councilmember Benson moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the appropriation of the amount necessary to send a delegation to Canada to make a formal presentation to the City of Osoyoos as Palm Desert's second sister city. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. B. REQUEST FOR THE FORMATION OF A SUBCOMMi i ILL TO REVIEW THE PROVISIONS PROHIBITING THE BULK STORAGE OF PROPANE WITHIN THE CITY. Mr. Diaz stated that there was a report in the packets and that Mr. Folkers would answer any questions. Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, establish a subcommittee to review and recommend changes to the Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 15.16.050 that prohibits the bulk storage of liquified petroleum gas in the City with membership of said subcommittee to be appointed by the City Manager. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. C. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 1. Palmer CableVision Update. Mr. Yrigoyen reported that representatives from Telecommunications Management Corporation had been meeting with Stephen Merritt of Palmer CableVision and that the final audit results were expected at the end of October. Councilman Kelly stated that the City of Rancho Mirage was considering adoption of a television cable consumer protection ordinance. He said he would provide a copy to staff as soon as it is received so that Council could consider adoption of a similar ordinance if desired. 2. Update on Tri-Cities Sports Facility. Mr. Diaz stated that the study had been completed by Frank Urrutia. Mr. Urrutia distributed and reviewed the feasibility study dated September 27, 1990 (on file and of record in the City Clerk's Office). Upon question by Councilman Snyder, he responded that bleachers had not been provided for and that it was assumed most of the spectators would be sitting on the sloped areas around the ball fields. 7 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING srr i r.MBER 27, 1990 * * * * * * • • * * * * • * * * * * * * * * * • * * * • * • * * • • * * * Councilman Snyder expressed concern with putting in four fields with extensive grass because of the potential sand storms in the area. He asked how often they would have to be reseeded and whether this had been taken into consideration. Mr. Urrutia agreed this was a potential problem. He stated that if Council decided to continue with this, he would recommend retaining a consultant who is more familiar with blow sand problems to address Council concerns. Upon question by Councilmember Wilson as to whether or not it might be better to look into a site located in a less windy area, Mr. Urrutia responded that there were a lot of unknowns working with a site in this type of windy area, and he felt it would be better if possible to look at an area that would not be as prone to the wind. Councilman Kelly stated that everyone knows there is a wind problem in this particular area. However, there are bigger problems when considering alternative locations. Building the complex in the North Sphere will allow the City to do what is necessary without affecting adjacent neighborhoods, such as installing lights. Councilmember Benson agreed and said the low to moderate housing that goes into that area will buffer the site. Councilman Wilson said that although he agreed something was needed right away, he was concerned with putting in ballfields before any housing and commercial buildings are constructed because of the blowing sand. He said he felt it was a good site for a park but perhaps not for immediate needs. He said he would rather face the problem of putting lights on existing fields, such as out at Hovley, than have an ongoing problem that would be there forever. Councilman Kelly said his main concern was that the City do something somewhere to provide facilities. Upon question by Councilman Snyder, Mr. Diaz responded that this was the Tri- Cities complex and that the other cities had expressed similar concerns about wind. He said this study would be shown to the other cities. Councilman Snyder said he would prefer waiting to make any decisions until after Rancho Mirage and Indian Wells have an opportunity to review the study. Mayor Crites stated that in order to determine whether this project is even feasible, the cost for sewer, electricity, etc., needs to be determined. 8 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESEP CITY COUNCIL MEETING * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * str i r.BER 27, 1990 * * * * * * * * * * * * Councilman Kelly suggested deferring this matter to the next meeting and have staff look at the Hovley site and how this would fit in at that location. Councilman Snyder moved to continue this matter to the meeting of October 11, 1990, with direction to staff to look at the Hovley site and to provide this study to the other two cities involved. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. 3. Desert Pointe Apartment Update. Mr. Diaz reviewed the staff report from Administrative Assistant Ray Janes, noting that this was the old Town Center Apartment project. Councilmember Benson said although the report mentioned landscaping and parking in the back, it did not indicate whether there would be a sidewalk installed. Mr. Janes responded that a sidewalk would be installed along Monterey Avenue. He added that full occupancy was anticipated by the end of December. 4. Audit of the Refuse Franchise Provisions with Palm Desert Disposal. Mr. Diaz noted there was a staff report included in the packets and that Mr. Wohlmuth would answer any questions. XI. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XII. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FUNDING FOR BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (B.L.M.) RANGER POSITION. Mr. Diaz noted there was a report in the packets and offered to answer any questions. Councilman Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU #CA-066 MOO-01) for a minimum term of three years and appropriate $2,000.00 from the Unobligated General Fund. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. B. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. 00-441 FOR CITY ABATEMENT SERVICES. Mr. Diaz stated that Code Compliance Director Frank Allen was available to answer any Council questions. 9 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING sr r ! r.NIBER 27, 1990 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Councilman Wilson asked how a contractor could be appointed when it was difficult to get anyone to bid on this contract. Mr. Allen responded that local landscape contract Frank Ortega had indicated he would be willing to take on this job even though he had not bid on it. Mr. Erwin added that it was permissible for Council, if it desired, to authorize staff to appoint someone. Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the Director of Code Compliance to appoint a person to serve as the City's Abatement Contractor for the abatement of public nuisances and fire hazards. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. C. CONSIDERATION OF REVISIONS FOR SIGN ORDINANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Mr. Diaz reviewed the staff report, noting that included in the packets was a letter from Mr. Dan Ehrler, Chairman of the Palm Desert Business Community Sign Ordinance Task Force, outlining four recommendations. He offered to answer any questions. Councilman Wilson suggested considering each of the staff recommendations as separate items. Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, direct staff to proceed with a sign publication in concert with the Chamber pursuant to Item 1 of the Chamber's September 14, 1990, letter. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, recognize the Sign Advisory Committee to be established by the Chamber as an optional and additional review agency providing input to the City's Architectural Review Commission. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, refer the sign content matter to the Planning Commission for public hearing, with direction to staff and Commission to look at the appropriateness of the size of the lettering in addition to reviewing the number of items of content. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. Councilman Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion, direct the Planning Director to continue the existing policy of requiring all signs to be reviewed and approved by the Architectural Review Commission except those in compliance with an approved center sign program. Motion was seconded by Kelly. Mayor Crites stated that he would vote against this motion. He said some time in the past all Community Development staff members were able to approve signage within certain guidelines; however, he felt that approval process was not always consistent from person to person. He said one problem with having everything reviewed and approved 10 MtlN U 1 t. REGULAR PALM DESER'r CITY COUNCIL MEETING srr i r.MBER 27, 1990 * * * * * * « * * * • « * * * * * « « « * « * * * * * * « « * « * « * by the Architectural Review Commission was that some signs were obviously within code, and sending them to the Commission meant a minimum of two weeks delay in approving the signage. He suggested giving the Planning Director authority to appoint one or two staff members instead of five or six in the department and give them the authority to approve signs over the counter that are exactly in compliance with the sign ordinance. Councilman Wilson suggested that there be some narrow, rigid guidelines for color scheme, and anything beyond that would need to go to the Architectural Review Commission. He said this might encourage people who want quick approval of their signs to come in with more conservative, aesthetically pleasing signs rather than flashy logos, etc. Mr. Diaz said he would agree with Councilman Wilson's suggestion that there be some clear-cut guidelines established by the Architectural Review Commission so that anyone on staff could approve certain signs, with ultimate responsibility being that of the Director. He added that these guidelines could be spelled out in the publication. MR. FRANK URRUTIA spoke as a member of the Architectural Review Commission and said he felt it would be a good idea to have the acceptable colors, size, graphics, etc. included in the brochure. MR. DAN EHRLER stated he felt it would be better to have more than one person on City staff able to approve signs over the counter. Councilman Snyder withdrew his motion based on the foregoing discussion, and Councilman Kelly withdrew his second. Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize Planning Staff to approve signs at the counter, direct that a program be set up that will provide consistency, and ask that staff consult carefully with the Architectural Review Commission to come up with some narrow parameters in which counter signs can be approved. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. Upon question by Mayor Crites, Mr. Urrutia responded that the Architectural Review Commission had approved the color purple in the Toys R Us sign and had not approved the yellow. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FUNDING FOR THE PALM DESERT-INDIAN WELLS RESORT EXPRESS. Councilman Kelly reviewed the letter from the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce which had been included in the packets. He said the Chamber had set up a shuttle which would be funded by businesses and hotels as well as the Cities of Indian Wells and Palm Desert. He added that the route would include hotels and resorts in Indian Wells and Palm Desert, The Living Desert, El Paseo, and the Palm Desert Town Center. 11 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING srr t riviBER 27, 1990 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * He said he felt this was an excellent program and recommended Palm Desert's participation in the amount of $24,000. MR. DAN EHRLER, Executive Vice President of the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, stated that all monies would be coming in during the month of October and that it would be known by November 1st who would be participating. He said the design of the logo had been turned over to the Palm Desert High School art department. Mayor Crites said he could not see anything that explained how the effectiveness of this program would be assessed. Mr. Ehrler responded that the program would be monitored very closely and added that members of the Committee would frequently be riding the shuttle to find out what is and is not working. Councilman Wilson said he was not uncomfortable with the ridership figure being the measurement because he felt it was better for people to take the bus rather than drive individual cars to wherever they are going. However, he said he hoped the program was monitored closely to see if the City is getting its money's worth. Councilmember Benson asked whether the Committee had considered having the hotels give their guests vouchers for this service. Mr. Ehrler responded that the Committee had discussed the idea of the various hotels and properties having blocks of vouchers to give to guests. He added that the Committee was very excited about the possibility of this program far exceeding the estimated ridership. Councilmember Benson moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the City's participation in the Palm Desert -Indian Wells Resort Express program. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. E. J EOUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO THREE-YEAR COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. Mr. Diaz reviewed the staff report and recommendation and offered to answer any questions. Councilmember Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, adopt the First Amendment to the Three -Year Cooperation Agreement for Community Development Block Grant Funds. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. 12 null Lt..) REGULAR PALM DESER''' CITY COUNCIL MEETING Jtr L r.Lv1BER 27, 1990 * * * * * * * * * * It * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER None B. CITY ATTORNEY 1. REPORT on Public Sidewalk Repairs & Liability Ordinance. Mr. Erwin reviewed his report and the proposed ordinance. He noted there was a change that needed to be made to the first sentence of Section C on Page 1 that would introduce the paragraph and state that "When the City has been notified of any dangerous condition, it is the duty...." Councilman Wilson moved to waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 618 to second reading. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. 2. Mr. Erwin asked that the Council adjourn to Closed Session at the appropriate time pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (a), Pending Litigation (Davall vs. City of Palm Desert regarding Indian Springs Mobilehome Park, Shah vs. City of Palm Desert regarding undergrounding), and 54956.9 (b), potential litigation. C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL o City Council Requests for Action: 1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Palm Springs Taxi Cab Policy. Councilmember Benson stated that at the Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention & Visitors Bureau meeting, a motion was made to send to the City of Palm Springs stating the Bureau was in support of the policy the City was establishing to allow desert cabs into the City of Palm Springs in order to provide equal competition. The Bureau asked that each of the other cities in the Valley send a similar letter to the Palm Springs City Council in support of this policy. With Council concurrence, the City Clerk was directed to draft such a letter for the Mayor's signature. 2. RIVERSIDE COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP Held in Riverside on September 6, 1990. Mayor Crites stated that this item had been included in the packets for Council information only. 13 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING sr r J. r rABER 27, 1990 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * o City Council Committee Reports: 1. Councilman Kelly stated that at the last meeting, the Council had considered the proposal by the Riverside County Mayors and Councilmembers Conference to split off from San Bernardino County and had decided to support it. He said that since then he had attended an Inland Empire League of California Cities meeting and was elected as First Vice President. This particular item was on the Agenda, and a motion was passed to study the matter further and explore other alternatives, such as splitting the desert communities into a separate division rather than a Riverside County division. Mayor Crites and Councilmember Benson concurred. Councilman Wilson said he would have no problem with having a desert division if it could somehow be incorporated into the Mayors and Councilmembers meeting as a working session. Mayor Crites said he had two comments: 1) Would a desert division be a repetition of the Coachella Valley Association of Governments? and 2) It , seemed the only use for having a Riverside County division would be so that the cities could meet and discuss County -wide activities, since that was one thing the cities had in common. Councilman Kelly responded that he had attended a CVAG meeting the day before. Most of the cities in the Coachella Valley were represented, and most felt it made more sense to have a desert division of the League of California Cities. Councilmember Benson was also concerned that if everyone in the desert was to attend this desert division meeting, it would weaken the Mayors and Councilmembers Conference because they would not want to attend both. Councilman Kelly added that one problem now was that the Mayors and Councilmembers Conference and the Inland Empire Division seemed to compete with each other. He said that whatever is done in splitting off should be done to correct this problem. 2. Councilmember Benson reported on the recent Recreational Vehicle Committee meeting she had attended. She stated that the consensus of the Committee was that any permits for recreational vehicles should be adjudicated at the Planning Commission level. XIV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B None 14 MINUTES I&GULAR PALM DESER' CITY COUNCIL MEETING * * * * * * * * * * . * * * * * * * * * * . r.e i r.MBER 27, 1990 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Crites adjourned the meeting at 6:02 p.m. to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (a), Pending Litigation (Davall vs. City of Palm Desert regarding Indian Springs Mobilehome Park, Shah vs. City of Palm Desert regarding undergrounding), and 54956.9 (b), potential litigation. He 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 None XVII. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENT'S A. PRESENTATION TO MS. MARY DRURY IN APPRECIATION OF HER SERVICE TO THE CITY AS A MEMBER OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION. Mayor Crites presented Ms. Drury with a plaque of appreciation and, on behalf of the Council, staff, and the citizens of Palm Desert, thanked her for her service to the City as a member of the Architectural Review Commission. XVIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A MASTER TENTATIVE MAP SUBDIVIDING 362 ACRES INTO A 484-UNIT COUNTRY CLUB WITH A FIRST PHASE OF 108 UNITS - A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR 25 ACRES OF DRAINAGEWAY FROM O.S. TO PR-5 AND H.P.R. AND A FOCUSED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT. (Continued from the meeting of September 13, 1990.) Mr. Diaz stated that both the applicant and the Big Horn Research Institute had request that this matter be continued to the next meeting in order to allow further discussions and negotiations in an attempt to resolve the issues that divide the two groups. He said staff would recommend continuing the hearing to the meeting of October 11, 1990. MR. CHARLES SHELTON, Sage Court, Palm Desert, asked whether the City had any current stated policy regarding development toward the southern City limit in the hillsides. He asked if this particular project was considered hillside development. Mayor Crites responded that Palm Desert did have special provisions for hillside areas that dealt with building standards, density, type of construction, etc. He added that a portion of this particular project would be considered hillside development. With Council concurrence, this matter was continued to the meeting of October 11, 1990. 15 MIN U1'FS REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING ar r i r.MBER 27, 1990 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XIX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - D None XX. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Benson moved to adjourn to Closed Session at 7:16 p.m. to continue discussions begun during the dinner recess. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. Mayor Crites reconvened the meeting at 7:50 p.m. and adjourned to Closed Session on Thursday, October 11, 1990, at 2:45 p.m. ✓-�.-`,' BUFORD A: CRITES, MAYOR ATTEST: • L)V1-, U SHEILA R. II.LIGAN, CITY-5 CLERK l) CITY OF M DESERT, CALIFORNIA 16