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REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kelly convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
H. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman S. Roy Wilson
HI. INVOCATION - Mayor Pro-Tempore Jean M. Benson
IV. ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Pro-Tempore Jean M. Benson
Councilman Buford A. Crites
Councilman Walter H. Snyder (arrived at 4:13 p.m.)
Councilman S. Roy Wilson
Mayor Richard S. Kelly
Also Present:
Bruce A. Altman, City Manager
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk/P.I.O.
Ramon A. Diaz, ACM/Director of Community Development
Gregg Holtz, Acting Director of Public Works
Carlos L. Ortega, ACM/Executive Director of Redevelopment Agency
Paul Shillcock, ACM/Economic Development Director
Paul Gibson, Finance Director/City Treasurer
Pat Conlon, Building Director
John Wohlmuth, Environmental Conservation Manager
Frank Allen, Director of Code Compliance
Dave Millheim, Human Resources Director
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 10, 1992.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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B. CLABLJAND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 12 and 12A.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. ERE LIMINARY $CHEDUL OF INVESTMENTS as of August 31, 1992.
Rec: Receive and file.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 92-90 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
California, Setting Forth its Findings and Authorizing the Destruction of Files from the
Department of Building and Safety that have been Microfilmed (August 1992).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
E. RESOLUTION NO, 92-91 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
California, Supporting the Healthy Cities Concept and Indicating the Intent to Continue to
Participate.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 92-91, supporting the Healthy
Cities Project and approving the City of Palm Desert's reapplication for 1992-93
designation.
F. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF BID for Production of the City's 1993 Community Calendar
(Contract No. C06760).
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Rec: By Minute Motion, award the bid for production of the City's 1993 Community
Calendar to Touch 2 in the amount of $18,321.00 plus 10% contingency.
LL/ irz FROM EL PASEO BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD Advising of Automatic
Resignation of Joan Towne from the Board.
Rec: Accept with sincere regret.
H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of State of California Cooperative Agreement for Design of
I-10 and Cook Street Interchange (Contract No. C06850).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the cooperative agreement (CalTrans #11-0459)
between the City, as Lead Agency, and the State of California and authorize the
Mayor to execute said agreement for the design phase of the I-10 and Cook Street
Interchange development.
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I. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Advertise and Call for Bids for the Maintenance of
the Sports Complex, Library, and Historical Fire Station (Contract No. C06860J.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for bids for the
maintenance of the Sports Complex, Library, and Historical Fire Station.
J. REOUEST FOR UPROVAL of Final Tract Map 26123-1 (Sunrise Company, Applicant).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 92-92, approving Tract Map No.
26123-1.
K. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT for Design Consultant for Traffic Signal at
Country Club and San Tropez/Suncrest (Contract No. C06870).
Rec: By Minute Motion, award Contract No. C07860 to DKS Associates for the design
of the traffic signal at the intersection of Country Club and San Tropez/Suncrest in
the amount of $8,530.00, plus a 10% contingency of $850.00, an authorize the
Mayor to execute said agreement.
L. REQUEST FOR APEROVAL of Contract for Preparation of the City of Palm Desert
Regulation XV Trip Reduction Plan (Contract No. C06880).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with
Creative Energy Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00 for the
preparation of the City of Palm Desert Regulation XV Trip Reduction Plan, 2)
appropriate $2,500.00 from Fund 238, AB2766 City Funds.
M. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST from Palmer Cablevision for Rescission of Resolution
No. 91-74 Approving Transfer of the Franchise to Palmer Cable Associates and Adoption of
a New Resolution Approving the Transfer of the Franchise to Colony Cablevision of
California.
Rec: Refer to staff for report and recommendation at the meeting of October 8, 1992.
Councilman Wilson removed Items F, L, and M for further discussion under Section IX of the
Agenda.
Upon motion by Crites, second by Benson, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by
a 4-0-1 vote, with Councilman Snyder ABSENT.
VI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A
MISS ANNE MARIE AGUILAR introduced the Varsity Songleader squad from Palm Desert High
School. She stated that they had qualified for the national competition to be held in Orlando,
Florida, which would be telecast on ESPN. She noted that the cost would be approximately $5,000
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for all eight girls to attend the competition to represent not only the City but also the Palm Desert
High School and the State of California. She asked for Council's assistance in funding the trip.
Upon question by Mayor Kelly, Miss Aguilar responded that they had not yet asked the cities of
Indian Wells and La Quinta for assistance.
NOTE: Councilman Snyder entered the meeting at 4:13 p.m.
Mr. Altman suggested that the members of the squad put their request in writing and submit it to
the Finance Director to be considered by the Outside Agency Contributions Committee.
Councilman Wilson added that this might be something for the Promotion Committee to also look
at to see if they can get involved in the promotional part of the trip. Council concurred.
With Council concurrence, Mayor Kelly suspended the remainder of the Agenda at this point in order to
consider Item A of New Business dealing with annexation of Palm Desert Country Club to the City of Palm
Desert (see that portion of the Minutes for Council discussion and action).
VII. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 92-93 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE ORGANIZATION,
OBJECTIVES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PALM DESERT SISTER CITY
Mr. Altman noted the staff report in the packets and stated that Mr. Wohlmuth was available
to answer any questions.
Councilman Crites questioned the length of term being set at two years and said that most of
the terms for most of the City's committees and commissions were either three or four years.
Mr. Wohlmuth responded that staff had originally recommended indefinite terms, but the
committee felt there should be a specific length set and recommended two years. He added
that it was his understanding that there was not a strong feeling about two years as opposed
to three or four years and that he did not think there would be a problem if the length was
changed.
Mrs. Gilligan noted that most of the City's committees have terms of three years, v.hile
commissions are four-year terms.
Councilman Crites moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 92-93, amended to
change the terms of members to three years. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unan:us
vote of the Council.
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VIII. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
None
For Adoption:
A. ORDINANCB NO. 6 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADDING TITLE 24, ENVIRONMENT AND
CONSERVATION, AND ADDING CHAPTER 24.04, WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE
ORDINANCE, TO THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE.
Mr. Altman recommended that Council continue this item to the meeting of October 8, 1992,
to allow Mr. Wohlmuth additional time to work on the ordinance.
Councilman Crites moved to continue this matter to the meeting of October 8, 1992. Motion was
seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 690 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DELETING CHAPTER 8.08 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE AND ORDINANCE NO. 684 PERTAINING TO THE POSTING AND GRADING
OF RESTAURANTS AND ADOPTING RIVERSIDE COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 492.7.
Mr. Altman noted no changes had been made to this ordinance since its introduction, and he
recommended adoption.
Councilman Crites moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 629. Motion was
seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote.
C. ORDINANCE NO. 691 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.24 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE PERTAINING TO NOISE CONTROL.
Mr Altman noted no changes had been made to this ordinance since its introduction, and he
recommended adoption.
MR. HARRY ARMSTRONG, President of Shadow Mountain Golf Club, read a prepared
statement (attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A") requesting that council
consider amending the Municipal Code and adopting a separate ordinance relative to noise
on golf courses.
Mayor Kelly responded that this would have to be referred to staff for review and
recommendation.
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Councilman Wilson moved to continue this item to the meeting of October 22, 1992, and direct
staff to review the letter submitted by Mr. Armstrong and report back at that meeting. Motion was seconded
by Crites and carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
IX. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
F. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF BID for Production of the City's 1993 Community Calendar
(Contract No. OEM).
Councilman Wilson commended staff for getting a low bid for this year's calendar.
However, he said he was going to vote against it because he did not feel the City should be
spending this kind of money with the current economy. He added that if the request is
approved, he would like for the committee to correct the listings of political offices and make
sure they are in the correct order; i.e., not listing the United States Senator after the
California State Assembly representative.
Councilmember Benson expressed concern with the low bid of the firm being recommended
by staff. She stated that in the last several years we had spent $25,000 to $30,000, and she
wanted to be sure we end up with a really nice calendar since 1993 marks the City's 20th
anniversary.
Mayor Kelly responded that each of the firms had submitted examples and that the committee
had really liked that submitted by Touch 2. He said that he felt the City would get a better
quality of calendar than ever before.
General Services/Purchasing Officer Larry McAllister added that he would be meeting with
Mr. Mueller of Touch 2 on Friday, with the full committee to meet with him some time next
week. He said he would be checking with him and asking about who will actually be doing
the printing, binding, etc.
Councilmember Benson said she would also want to make sure the price quoted is a firm
price and that no change orders would have to be done.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, award the bid for production of the City's 1993
Community Calendar to Touch 2 in the amount of $18,321.00 plus 10% contingency. Motion was seconded
by Benson and carried by a 4-1 vote, with Councilman Wilson voting NO.
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L. REOXIEST FOR APPROVAL of Contract for Preparation of the City of Palm Desert
Regulation XV Trip Reduction Plan (Contract No. C06880).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with
Creative Energy Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00 for the
preparation of the City of Palm Desert Regulation XV Trip Reduction Plan, 2)
appropriate $2,500.00 from Fund 238, AB2766 City Funds.
Councilman Wilson stated that he would vote in favor of this request but, as a member of the
South Coast Air Quality Management District Board, asked that he be kept advised of the
progress of the plan to see if there is any way the District can provide guidance and perhaps
also keep down some of the consultant costs.
Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the Mayor to enter into an
agreement with Creative Energy Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00 for the preparation
of the City of Palm Desert Regulation XV Trip Reduction Plan, 2) appropriate $2,500.00 from Fund 238,
AB2766 City Funds. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by unanimous vote.
M. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST from Palmer Cablevision for Rescission of Resolution
No. 91-74 Approving Transfer of the Franchise to Palmer Cable Associates and Adoption of
a New Resolution Approving the Transfer of the Franchise to Colony Cablevision of
California.
Rec: Refer to staff for report and recommendation at the meeting of October 8, 1992.
Councilman Wilson stated he would vote in favor of this request but asked if staff could
explore the possibilities of getting some kind of agreement to cooperate in the new franchise
when it is transferred. He said there had been many problems with the old company and
disagreements about the interpretation of the Cable Act, etc. He felt there should be some
kind of meet and confer process to discuss changes instead of having the cable company
arbitratily going forward and making changes in such things as rates and station locations.
Councilman Crites questioned whether the City would have the ability when the transfer
occurs to ask for changes within the franchise agreement. He added that his bill for cable
service includes charges for three months down the road, which he did not feel was right.
Councilman Wilson added that one of the changes that he did not think the City knew about
beforehand was that apartment owners of ten units or less are being billed for each individual
unit, while those with 11 units or more are charged one fee. He suggested referring the
matter to staff with a request to look into these types of things.
Mr. Ortega responded that apparently Palmer is going and working out agreements A
landlords, which is contrary to the franchise agreement. He added that a copy of ore •
agreement had been secured and that legal counsel was reviewing it.
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Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, refer this matter to staff for report and
recommendation at the meeting of October 8, 1992, with direction to look into issues discussed during the
meeting. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by unanimous vote.
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF VARIOUS ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH
SIERRA NOVA ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.
Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report, noting that this was part of the process of forming the
assessment district. He stated that a summary of what was being funded was included on
page 4 of the engineer's report.
Councilman Crites expressed concern that there be some way to guarantee that no one who
purchases a home here will ever be able to come to the City and say they did not know about
the assessment district, as has happened in the past with other districts. He suggested that
some type of statement be prominently displayed on the disclosure papers when someone
purchases a home that they would be required to sign off that they know about the district.
Upon question by Mayor Kelly as to whether or not a public hearing will be required each
year for this assessment district, Mr. Erwin responded that he did not believe there would
have to be a public hearing; however, it will be an item on the Agenda each year.
Councilman Snyder expressed concern with the safety of the bonds and said he had read in
the Wall Street Journal where some of these bonds have gone bad because the development
itself was a questionable development from the beginning. He said he hoped we would
exercise due caution in this particular case to make sure we work together to create the bond
issue.
Mr. Erwin stated that the process in the ones we have done in the past has been that we get
our own experts, have them go through and make an analysis, and provide us with their best
evaluation of whether it is within the acceptable margins, total tax rates, and the probability
of success.
Mr. Ortega reviewed the procedure, noting that an appraisal is done to make sure that the
improvements have a certain lien to value ratio; in this case, the costs are $2.3 million, and
the value of the property must be more than three to one. He said the bondholders (investors)
buy these bonds knowing that the value exists in the property. He said the official statement
includes a paragraph that this is not a debt of the City, that the City is not responsible for
paying the debt, the City is the issuer, and the bondholders' only recourse is to the property.
He said the underwriter, who buys the bonds from the City and sells them to the investors,
also has to make sure that the value is there so the bondholders can be paid in case of a
default. He added that projects in the City of Palm Desert have historically been very strong.
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Councilman Crites moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 92-94, declaring
intent to order acquisitions for proposed Assessment District No. 92-1 (Sierra Nova) pursuant to the
Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 and to comply with the requirements of Division 4 of the California
Streets and Highways Code by proceeding under Part 7.5 thereof, 2) waive further reading and adopt
Resolution No. 92-95, approving the Report of the Engineer in connection with Assessment District No. 92-
1 (Sierra Nova) and appointing a time and place for hearing protests. Motion was seconded by Snyder and
carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT (NO. C06890) FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND THE
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE (11/01/92 - 10/30/97).
Mr. Altman stated that subsequent to posting of the Agenda he had received a call from the
finance director for the County of Riverside asking that the matter be continued for two
weeks so that the Chief Executive Officer could meet with him.
Councilman Crites moved to continue this matter to the meeting of October 8, 1992. Motion was
seconded by Wilson and carried by unanimous vote.
Councilman Wilson asked whether five-year agreements had been approved in the past. Mr
Altman responded that they had but that the difficulty with this particular agreement was that
the County had included language relative to charging the City for booking fees.
C. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
1. Palmer CableVision Update.
Mr. Ortega stated that he had received information from Administrative Assistant Ray
Janes relative to status of the cable bill and that the Mayor would be sending a letter
to the Congress asking them to override the President's veto of that bill.
2. Status of Multi -Agency Library.
Mr. Diaz reported that a meeting was held on Friday and that additional drawings
would be done to relocate the library closer to San Pablo and to have the circulation
route remain open. He added that Mr. Ortega would be writing the final agreement
and that the plans would be before Council at its meeting of October 22, 1992.
3. Report on Superblock III Project (Highway 111 at Sage Lane).
Mr. Holtz reviewed the report and offered to answer any questions.
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XI. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNEXATION OF PALM DESERT
COUNTRY CLUB TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT (Continued from the Meeting of
September 10, 1992).
Mr. Altman noted that the Council had discussed this at length during the 3:00 p.m.
Adjourned City Council meeting this afternoon. He said staff s recommendation was to direct
staff to proceed with annexation only upon the following conditions: 1) The establishment of
Redevelopment Project Area No. 4, 2) securing 50% of the County share of property tax, 3)
receiving funds generated in the area by the Supervisorial Road District and County Service
Area No. 26, 4) if needed, look at the establishment of a Mello -Roos district to provide for
additional improvements.
Councilman Wilson stated he agreed with the first three recommendations; however, he felt
we would be spinning our wheels with condition #4 in view of our other attempts to establish
such districts in areas less densely populated.
Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, direct staff to proceed with annexation only upon
the following conditions: 1) The establishment of Redevelopment Project Area No. 4, 2) securing 50% of
the County share of property tax, 3) receiving funds generated in the area by the Supervisorial Road District
and County Service Area No. 26, 4) if this cannot be accomplished and staff feels a Mello -Roos district is
necessary, staff shall place this on a City Council Agenda for consideration and public comment. Motion
was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote.
XII. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF RETIREE HEALTH CARE PROGRAM COST
REPORT.
Mr. Millheim reviewed the staff report, noting an error in the way the report read relative
to Medicare. He said Medicare is primary insurance if there is not group health insurance
available or if the spouse of someone not covered by group insurance is not working. If there
is group health insurance available, either through a retiree plan or through a spouse being
insured and the retired employee being listed as a dependant, then Medicare is not primary.
He stated that Paragraph "E" on Page 11 should be added to the general provisions section
of the resolution. He added that staff was continuing to recommend a plan with 50%
contribution by the City and the other 50% to be paid by the retired employee. In addition,
staff was recommending a sinking fund of $200,000 from general reserves. He offered to
answer any questions.
Councilman Snyder commended Mr. Millheim and the committee for their efforts in putting
together an excellent program that will ensure that the City will be able to retain its
employees.
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Councilmember Benson expressed concern with the lack of a Medigap option, especially with
so many of the City's employees being maintenance workers who may not be able to pay the
premium. She felt it as important to include this as an option if they so chose.
Upon question by Councilman Wilson, Mr. Millheim distributed a Medigap fact sheet
(attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "C").
Councilman Crites agreed with Councilman Snyder's comments in terms of the work done
on this and the clarity of the report. He asked whether the Principal company would have
the option of coming back in a year or so and telling us that the minimum of our contribution
is no longer 50% but instead is 60% or 75% or whatever.
Mr. Millheim responded that it could do so but that he would consider it an unlikely
situation. If they did, however, the City could go out and get a new provider, and he said
the ability to do that has been built into the resolution.
Councilman Crites questioned the letter on page 21 of the staff report which discussed
"substantial financial impacts to the future cost..." He asked what this meant.
Mr. Altman responded that at the time the letter was written, we were at the 100% level and
did not have a sinking fund.
Councilman Wilson stated that he was skeptical of this plan when it was first proposed. He
complimented Mr. Millheim on an outstanding amount of research and the very clear and
understandable report.
Councilman Wilson moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 92-96, amending
Resolution No. 92-55 as it relates to a retiree health care program, amended to include additional language
in the general provisions section of the program outline dealing with a national health care program, 2) by
Minute Motion, establish a retiree health care sinking fund of an initial $200,000 from the General Fund
Unobligated Reserves, 3) direct staff to explore the pros and cons, including costs, of an additional medi-gap
option in order to give employees a choice of health care plans at time of retirement. Motion was seconded
by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote.
XIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
1. Cove Communities Fire Commission Amendment No. 4 (Contract No. C03160).
Councilman Crites moved to add this to the Agenda for discussion as an item which came up after
the Agenda was posted. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the amendment and authorize the Mayor
to execute same. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote.
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B. CITY ATTORNEY
Mr. Erwin requested a Closed Session at the appropriate time pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a), Existing Litigation (Rancho Mirage Industrial Park v. Palm Desert re:
Annexation #30; Save -Most v. Palm Desert re: Cook Street Undergrounding; Rojo v. Rancho
Mirage and Palm Desert), (b), Threatened Litigation, and (c), Pending Litigation.
C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
o City Council Requests for Action:
1. Consideration of Request from The Friends of the Environment for City
Support for the Listing of the Peninsular Big Horn Sheep (Councilman Buford
A. Crites).
Mr. Mark Glassman addressed the Council and read the letter from the Friends
of the Environment dated September 16, 1992, requesting a resolution in
support of the listing of the Peninsular Big Horn Sheep as an endangered
species pursuant to the provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 as
Amended (attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "B").
Mr. Ken Glassman spoke as President of the Friends of the Environment and
offered to answer any questions. He said the sheep were a symbol of the
entire Valley and that the organization was trying to create public awareness
of them.
Upon question by Councilman Wilson relative to impact of such a listing on
the area, Mr. Glassman responded that he did not believe there would be any
impact due to the stringent hillside ordinances of the cities involved.
Councilmember Benson moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 92-98, in support
of the listing of the Peninsular Big Horn Sheep as an endangered species and directed the Mayor to send
a letter of support to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Motion was seconded by Wilson and carried by
unanimous vote.
2. Request for Consideration of the Crest project (Miller).
Councilman Crites stated that he and Councilmember Benson had met earlier
in the day with the owner and developer of the proposed Crest project; he said
he wished to place this item on the Agenda for Council to consider the
authorization of an appraisal of that land.
Councilmember Benson moved to add this to the Agenda as an item that came up after the Agenda
was posted. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by unanimous vote.
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Councilman Crites stated this project would be before the Planning
Commission next month. He said there was a recent article in the Desert Sun
newspaper about hillside development in which the Millers expressed a desire
to potentially sell the property, and he said in order to find out whether or not
that would be feasible, an appraisal was necessary to determine the worth of
the property. He asked that the City Manager be authorized to look at an
appraisal of the property aside from the appraisal that the developer has on that
piece of property. Upon question by Councilman Wilson, Crites responded
that he was thinking the City might wish to purchase the property.
Councilmember Benson moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize staff to obtain an appraisal of the
Crest property in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by
unanimous vote.
3. Councilman Crites stated that some issues from the joint Palm Desert/Rancho
Mirage meeting today were the bikeway, Monterey Avenue, Walmart, either
yes or no on an environmental impact report, etc. He asked that staff prepare
a report for the next meeting about where we are on those issues. Council
concurred.
4. Out of State Travel to Tucson
Councilmember Crites moved to add this to the Agenda as an item which arose after the Agenda
was posted. Motion was seconded by Wilson and carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Kelly reviewed the memorandum from Paul Gibson, noting that several
Councilmembers and staff had recently traveled to Tucson to look at various
golf courses which are well designed and landscaped and which would really
fit in with the Palm Desert environment. He said he now wanted to take the
City Manager and Community Development Director to look at them. He
added that Councilman Wilson had expressed an interest in going but now was
unable to do so because of another commitment. He requested approval for
a total of four staff and/or Councilmembers to take this trip. He added that
one of the courses they would see was a Jack Nicklaus designed golf course
with drought tolerant landscaping similar to the Highway 111 median
landscaping.
Councilmember Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the request for a total of four staff
and/or Councilmembers to travel to Tucson on October 23, 1992, to visit several golf courses which use
'rought tolerant landscaping. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote.
o City Council Committee Reports:
1. Councilman Crites noted an article he had distributed earlier in the week
regarding public art in Riverside County.
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2. Councilman Crites distributed information from the last Chamber of
Commerce meeting relative to giving local jobs to local businesses and also a
memorandum from Chamber Executive Vice President Dan Ehrler to the
Board regarding proposed implementation of a Retail Committee (attached
hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "D").
3. Councilmember Benson noted that invitations had been sent out for the Child
Care Consortium fund raiser which will be held the first night of the League
of California Cities meeting. She said the Building Industry Association had
come forward and offered this fund raiser for the Consortium, and she asked
that the Council encourage their friends to attend this event since they
themselves will be unable to go.
4. Councilman Wilson asked that the Council meet at 6:45 p.m. in a brief study
session to discuss the proposed appointments to the various committees.
Council concurred.
5. Councilman Wilson stated that when he was at the League of California Cities
meeting in Monterey this summer, another city in the Bay Area had a special
session dealing with sister cities. He said they had just adopted a sister city
that was was actually a sovereign Indian nation in northern California. He
said the idea was to culturally exchange with that nation ideas and at the same
time give prominence to the fact that these Indian nations do indeed have
sovereignty. He said he would like to pursue this as an idea and take it
through the Sister City Committee.
Mayor Kelly stated he did not see any problem with exploring this.
Councilman Wilson added that he would try to come up with some ideas and
take it through the appropriate channels and then bring the idea back in a more
crystallized form. He noted he was not thinking about adopting a nearby
nation and that he would work with staff on this.
Council concurred.
XIV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B
None
Upon motion by Snyder, second by Crites, and unanimous vote of the Council, Mayor Kell
recessed the meeting at 6:00 p.m. for dinner. He reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
XV. COMPLETION OF ITEMS HELD OVER FROM 4:00 P.M. SESSION
None
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None
XVII AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
A. APPOINTMENT TO THE EL PASEO BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA BOARD TO
FILL VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF JOAN TOWNE.
Councilman Crites noted that the El Paseo Business Improvement Area Board had indicated
a desire to remove from the Consent Calendar the item dealing with the resignation of Ms.
Joan Towne. Since Council had already taken action to accept the resignation, staff felt the
simplest way to accomplish this would be to reappoint her to the Board.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, reappoint Ms. Joan Towne to the El Paseo
Business Improvement Area Board (term to expire June, 1994). Motion was seconded by Wilson and
carried by unanimous vote.
B. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION TO MR. JIM RICHARDS FOR HIS
SERVICE ON THE CITY'S PLANNING COMMISSION.
Mayor Kelly noted that Mr. Richards was not present at the meeting to receive his plaque and
that this item would be placed on the next Council agenda.
C. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION TO MR. DAN EHRLER FOR HIS
EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE
PALM DESERT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Mayor Kelly presented Mr. Ehrler with a plaque of appreciation on behalf of the staff and
City Council. Councilman Crites presented several Palm Desert items, including T-shirts,
a video, and a photo album of people at the City who worked with Dan over the years.
Mayor Pro-Tem Benson also presented Mr. Ehrler with a framed copy of the Council
Chamber mural and said that the framing was a gift from Patrick Scluvben of FastFrame.
Everyone thanked Mr. Ehrler for his efforts on behalf of the citizens and his community and
said he would be missed by all.
D. CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS CITY COMMITTEES
AND COMMISSIONS.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, appoint the following individuals to the
Architectural Review Commission: 1) Mr. Richard O'Donnell to fill the unexpired term of Kirby Warner,
2) Mr. Wayne Connor to fill the expired term of Mr. Ron Gregory, 3) Mr. Ron Gregory as the new
alternate member to fill Mr. Wayne Connor's unexpired term. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried
by unanimous vote.
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Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, appoint Mr. Dennis Chappel to the Building
Board of Appeals & Condemnation to fill the expired term of John Marzicola. Motion was seconded by
Snyder and carried by unanimous vote.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, appoint the following individuals to the Civic Arts
Committee: 1) Reappoint Ms. Mary Patricia Martin and Mr. James Struck to new, three-year terms, 2) Ms.
Sharon Spiegel to fill the expired term of Col. Alvin Mark, 3) Mr. Earle Stone to fill the expired term of
Ms. Julie Bornstein, 4) Ms. Kimberly "Sloane" Halloran to fill the expired term of Professor Frederick
Thon, 5) Professor Frederick Thon to serve as project coordinator for the ethnic art program and also to
serve as the first Member Emeritus of the Civic Arts Committee. Motion was seconded by Benson and
carried by unanimous vote.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Reappoint Mr. Robert Royer to a second term
on the Parks & Recreation Commission, 2) Interview Mr. Paul Beatty, Ms. Patricia McLarand, Mr. David
Esslinger, and Ms. Donna Peat, and consider these four individuals as well as Mr. Diane Cox, who was
previously interviewed, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Randall White. Motion was seconded by Benson
and carried by unanimous vote.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, appoint Rev. Brad Hall to a three-year term on
the Sister City Committee. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Reappoint Mr. Paul Campbell to a second term
on the Promotion Committee, 2) reappoint Mr. Steve Warsh to a second term on the Promotion Committee,
3) leave the remaining seat vacant and look for a representative from other retail areas in the City to
strengthen that component, and direct staff to advertise for people with that background to fill the vacancy.
Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, appoint Mr. Michael Zakian, Assistant Art
Curator for the Palm Springs Desert Museum, to the Art -In -Public -Places Committee. Motion was seconded
by Benson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
Councilman Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, appoint Mr. Ed Mullins to the Economic
Development Advisory Committee to replace Mr. George Berkey. Motion was seconded by Crites and
carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
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XVIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE LOCAL
AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION TO TAKE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CHANGE
OF ORGANIZATION KNOWN AS PALM DESERT ANNEXATION NO. 29 (AREA
SOUTH OF COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, NORTH OF FRED WARING DRIVE, AND
WEST OF WASHINGTON STREET).
Mr. Altman noted that this resolution was related to the earlier Council action under
Continued Business. He recommended its adoption, amended to delete Item #4 relative to
the establishment of a Mello -Roos district.
Mayor Kelly declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in FAVOR of or OPPOSED
to this request. None was offered, and he declared the public hearing clogs!.
Councilman Wilson moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 92_-97, requesting
the Local Agency Formation Commission to take proceedings for the change of organization known as Palm
Desert Annexation No. 29, amended to delete Condition #4 relative to establishment of a Mello -Roos
districy. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
XIX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - D
None
XX. ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Wilson moved to adjourn to Closed Session at 7:30 p.m. for reasons stated by the City
Attorney. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
Mayor Kelly reconvened the meeting at 8:05 p.m. and immediately adjourned with no action
announced from Closed Session.
ATTEST:
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SHEILA R. GruipAN, CITY CL
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALLPORNIA
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RICHARD S. ICELLY, MAYOR
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EXHIBIT "A"
The City Council
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Dr.
Palm Desert, Ca. 92260
P.O. BOX 667, PALM DESERT, CA 92261. (619) 346-0766
September 24, 1992
To the City Council:
The Shadow Mountain Golf Club asks that the City of Palm
Desert give consideration to a change in Ordinance #9.24.070 which
regulates the construction industry for noise levels.
This ordinance is used by your
a guide when noise complaints are
mobile mowers, and other equipment.
hours of operation are as follows:
May 1st through September 30th
Mon - Fri 6A14 to 7PM
Saturday 8AM to 5PM
Sundays and Holidays NONE
Code Enforcement Department as
placed concerning golf course
The ordinance states that the
October 1st through April 30th
Mon to Fri 7A11 to 5:30PM
Saturday 8AM to 5PM
Sundays and Holidays NONE
We ask that you consider a separate Ordinance for Golf
Courses, because to properly maintain our facilities and have our
courses ready for play each day, we must start our mowers and other
equipment at 6A11 seven days per week. It is mandatory that the
greens be mowed daily, especially on the weekends when all courses
have maximum play. Our crews must be able to start at 6AM to do a
proper job. Later starts make the job completely inefficient both
for the crews, and, most importantly, for the golfers. Golfing at
our course starts at 8AM or, at the latest, 6:30A11.
Our Club is not within a walled community governed by a
Homeowners' Association.
We request that the Ordinance be revised to include a section
for Golf Courses only, which will allow us to operate our equipment
from 6AM to 5PM daily throughout the year. Weekends would have the
same hours. We do not operate our equipment on Holidays.
Would you please give this request your attention.
Sin
ely yours,
Harr;:Ltrong,Presidnt
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EXHIBIT "B"
Friends of the Environment
P.O. Box 9601
Palm Springs, California 92263
(819) 778-7596
9/22/92
to: Mayor Kelly and Members of the Palm Desert City Council
5ublect: A. resolution in support of the_Listingsof the Peninsular
Dig,Horn Sheep as an Zndanaered Species pursuant to the provisiort.
gf tha Endangerad Scacias Act of 1973 aiLamended.
My name is Marc Glassman, I have lived in Palm Desert for 13
years. I am proud of our city and its accomplishments. I am also
a member of Friends of the Environment. I appear before you today
to ask you to approve a resolution to support the listing of the
Peninsular Big Horn Sheep as an Endangered Species for the
following reasons:
1. The comment period to US Fish 11 Wildlife Service expires
November 4,1992.
2. There are only 125 Peninsular Sig Horn sheep left in the Santa
Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains and approximately 3$0 in the entire
United States.
3. Listing the Peninsular Big Horn Sheep will result in
recognitioniconservation and Federal protection of the species.
4. If the Peninsular Big Horn Sheep survives as a species they
will perform aesthetic and educational functions.
5. As knowledge, studies and technology improvesthe possibility
of re-establishing the Big Horn population increases.
G. The protection of the Sig Horn Sheep enjoys community support
and their listing as an endangered species will have little
negative economic impact in our city now.
7. my generation and future generations will be able to enjoy
these magnificent animals.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Marc Glassman
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EXHIBIT "C"
MEDIGAP ILLUSTRATION / FACT SHEET
Prepared 9-24-92
What is Medigap Insurance? Medigap Insurance is private health
insurance designed specifically to supplement Medicare's benefits
by filling in some of the gaps in Medicare coverage.
According to City's brokers: When available, standard medigap
policies are priced at approximately 70% of the premium cost of
most PPO group health plans. The coverage levels are very
different than PPO group health plans due to a variety of factors.
Staff Recommendation:
Continuation Plan (Principal)
Same coverage in retirement
Covers employee 6 dependents
Group rated (Statewide)
$100 Individual yearly
Deductible
Family out of pocket limit
= $300 annually
Current premium cost = $571
for Family Rate
ASSUMPTION of obtaining a different
Premium $571
City 50%
Employee
City 75%
Employee
($285.50)
50% ($285.50)
or
($428.25)
25% ($142.75)
Same coverage
Same deductibles
\ ballot its \andigaP
Medigap (PrinCare):
Medigap via Principal
Different coverage
Lower levels
Covers only employee
Individually rated
based on health
3 premium levels
3 different deductibles
$250, $500 or $1000
Single out of pocket limit
= $2,000 annually
Quoted premium cost = $167
for employee only
Medigap policy with dependents
(Medicare
Premium $400 (est.)
City 50%
Employee
City 75%
Employee
($200)
50% ($200)
or
($300)
25% ($100)
Different is lower coverage
Higher deductibles
hospital deductible .• $652
every 60 days)
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EXHIBIT "D"
LOCAL JOBS FUR LOCAL PEOPLE, INC.
67440 SARAH STREET
CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234
PHONE - 619-322-1925
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
August 31, 1992
Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce
72-990 Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA 92260
To whom it may concern:
Please allow our organization to introduce ourselves to you, we
are a grass roots non-profit organization called, Local Jobs for
Local People Inc., our executive board consists of members from
various walks of life. However, we all seem to have the same
concern, that the majority of construction earned dollars leave
our valley each week, and do not revolve through our local
economy, as they should.
In the past, we have spoken to the city council of La Quinta, La
Quinta planning commission, the Desert Sun' s community forum, and
to many people through -out Coachella Valley. We have opened
their eyes to a sad situation, in all our cities.
Local Jobs for Local People Inc. are basically wanting our
leaders to take a step in the right direction. We all need to
work together, and find a way to correct the unfair practice of
giving our construction jobs away to non -local residents.
Our organization is well aware, that all valley cities are
currently under governmental regulations, requiring them to
accept the lowest responsive bid. However, this can and should
be changed! The bottom line dollar amount, should not be all that
matters. We feel that a fair 50% of all sub -contractors, and
workers, should be permanent Coachella Valley residents, not
part-time residents, leaving the valley each pay day with what
should be our pay checks. Should these construction earned
dollars revolve through our local economy, all Coachella Valley
businesses, and residents, would benefit tremendously.
Local Jobs for Local People Inc., recently, notified all
candidates seeking public office, of our concerns, and that we
will be holding a forum in the not so far future, requesting
their attendance, as well as, their suggestions as to what can be
done to make a change for the good of the people they wish to
represent. Several candidates have so far expressed their
delight, and have expressed their wish to attend.
Local Jobs for Local People Inc. wish to have our Chamber of
Commerce support, and we hope to receive a response a soon as
possible.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EXHIBIT "D"
72-990 HIGHWAY 111
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260
TELEPHONE: (619) 346-6111
FAX:1619) 346-3263
September 22, 1992
To: Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
From: Daniel L. Ehrler
Re: Proposed (RE)Implementation of a PDCofC RETAIL COMMITTEE
Dear Friends:
Staff respectfully requests your consideration and approval
for a (RE)implementation of a Chamber Retail Committee.
This has been attempted at least three times since late 1987.
The primary reason it did not develop is because there was a lack
of response and participation by our retail members.
One of our retail members thoroughly reviewed the need for such
a retail committee with Staff recently, and we come to you for approval
to try to organize a retail-onlv member Chamber committee. We believe
their concerns energy need to be focused into a positive direction
through the Chamber's proactive and responsive committee system.
Our recommendation is that an all-out effort be made to invite
C-smber -etail members, as well as nonmember retail businesses, to form
a ":==it:ee. 2erhaps a more creative name could be developed,
and a prs=otion of this committee would take place during October and
early November. The committee would meet either the second or third week
in November. This would also be an excellent topic for the October 23-24
Planning Conference.
Our suggested Chair for this committee is Chuck Weisba from It's
In The Bag. If he is unable to chair it, staff suggests any of the
following retailers: Linda &/or Pat Schruben (Fast Frame), Grace Hurley
(Ethel M Candies) or Gale Koch (Cammeron's) who would also do an
exceptional job.
By consensus, the Executive Board approves the concept of this
proposal. The committee would meet once a month at, preferrably,
a retail
location. Staff doe'tot know of any expenses at is time, but if the
committee were to i, are any, it would also have J off -set them.