HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-12-14MINUTES
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1995
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Snyder convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
H. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Robert A. Spiegel
M. INVOCATION - Mayor Pro-Tempore Richard S. Kelly
IV. ROLL CALL
Present:
Councilmember Jean M. Benson
Councilman Buford A. Crites
Mayor Pro-Tempore Richard S. Kelly
Councilman Robert A. Spiegel
Mayor Walter H. Snyder
Also Present:
Ramon A. Diaz, Acting City Manager
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Sheila R. Gilligan, Director of Community Affairs/City Clerk
Carlos L. Ortega, ACM/RDA Executive Director
Richard J. Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works
John Wohlmuth, ACM/Director of Administrative Services
Paul S. Gibson, Finance Director/City Treasurer
Wayne Ramsey, Director of Code Compliance
Phil Drell, Acting Director of Community Development
Mary P. Gates, Deputy City Clerk
V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A
MR. JAMES SHELTON addressed Council relative to Consent Calendar Item 3-C and asked why
his claim was recommended to be denied.
Councilmember Benson moved to, by Minute Motion, remove this item from the Consent Calendar
for separate discussion. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by unanimous vote.
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VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 9, 1995, and the Adjourned
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting of November 29, 1995.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 21, 22, 23,
24, and 25.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C-1. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (#295) by Helen Moore in an Unspecified Amount.
Rec: By Minute Motion, deny the claim and direct the City Clerk to so notify the
Claimant.
C-2. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY ((296) by Donald Charron in the Amount of $926.77.
Rec: By Minute Motion, deny the claim and direct the City Clerk to so notify the
Claimant.
C-3. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (#297) by James Shelton in the Amount of $2,974.19.
Rec: See Section XV, Completion of Items Held Over From 4:00 p.m. Session, for
Council action on this item.
C-4. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (#298) by Katherine Motzko in the Amount of $238.94.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the negotiation of a settlement with the Claimant in
an amount not to exceed $238.94 and encourage the Southern California Joint
Powers Insurance Authority (SCJPIA) to expedite same.
D-1. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Nam Sup Lee and Stella
Sonha Lee for Musashi, 72-785 Highway 111, B4, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
D-2. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by All Sports Bar, Inc. for B.B.
O'Brien's, Inc., 72-185 Painters Path, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
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D-3. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Emerald Desert LLC for 76-
000 Frank Sinatra 1, Palm Desert.
Rec: Refer to Department of Community Development for processing of a Conditional
Use Permit.
D-4. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Emerald Desert LLC for 76-
000 Frank Sinatra 2, Palm Desert.
Rec: Refer to Department of Community Development for processing of a Conditional
Use Permit.
E-1. MINUTES of the Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting of September 21,
1995.
Rec: Receive and file.
E-2. MINUTES of Sister Cities Committee Meeting of October 9, 1995.
Rec: Receive and file.
E-3. MINUTES of Palm Desert Police Advisory Committee Meeting of October 11, 1995.
Rec: Receive and file.
E-4. MINUTES of Promotion Committee Meeting of October 17, 1995.
Rec: Receive and file.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 95-107 - 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 (October 1995).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
G. SCHEDULE QF INVESTMENTS as of October 31, 1995.
Rec: Receive and file.
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H. CONSIDERATION of 21st Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Reprogramming.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the reprogramming of $16,575 from the Foundation
for the Retarded of the Desert's 21st Year grant of $148,365 to the 22nd Year
allocation.
I. CONSIDERATION of Reprogramming of Funds to 19th Year Barrier Free Sidewalk
Improvements Project.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the reprogramming of $19,275 from Library Restroom
ADA Retrofit project to 19th Year Barrier Free Sidewalk Improvements project.
J. CONSIDERATION of the Acceptance of Eight Donated Original Paintings by Donald Rust
from Leonard and Debra Green.
Rec: Removed from Consent Calendar for separate discussion - See Section IX for
Council action.
K. CONSIDERATION of Acceptance of Donated Bronze and Steel Fabricated Floral Sculpture
by Gesso Cocteau.
Rec: Removed from Consent Calendar for separate discussion - See Section IX for
Council action.
L. CONSIDERATION of Proposed El Paseo Lineup for the 1996 El Paseo Exhibit.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the recommended artwork lineup for placement on the
El Paseo medians for one year.
M. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORD for Corporation Yard Signage (Contract No.
C09450).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize staff to accept the project as complete and authorize
the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the subject project.
N. CONSIDERATION of Letter from Ms. Cindy Finerty, President of the Desert Breezes Casas
Homeowners Association, and Mr. Charles Ash, President of the Palm Desert Country Club
Homeowners Association, Requesting a Change of Zone in Palm Desert Country Club.
Rec: Refer to staff for report and recommendation at the January 11, 1996, City Council
meeting.
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O. REQUEST FQR CONSIDERATION of Used Oil Recycling Block Grant.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 95-108 allowing staff to administer
the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) Used Oil Recycling
Block Grant to encourage the proper disposal and recycling of used motor oil in
Palm Desert.
P. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Purchase of a Radio System for the Public Works
Department.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the purchase of a new UHF Radio System for the
Public Works Department.
Q. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF AGREEMENT for Ordinance 416 Improvements.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor to execute the Release Agreement between
the City and Cook Partners, Ltd. Partnership.
R. REQUEST FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION - Fred Waring Drive/Portola Avenue
Intersection Improvements (Contract No. C10000, Project No. 636-95).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize staff to enter into negotiations for the acquisition of
right-of-way at the northwest and southeast corners of the intersection of Fred
Waring Drive and Portola Avenue.
S. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Disposal of Surplus Vehicles.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize staff to sell the surplus vehicles to Ajax Auto
Wreckers, Inc.
T. REOUEST FOR EXTENSION OF CONTRACT for Presidents Plaza Parking Lot Sweeping
(Contract No. C06802).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize a one-year extension of Contract No. C06800 with
M & M Sweeping in the amount of $4,080.00 ($340.00 per month).
U. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Advertise and Call for Bids for Replacement
Vehicles.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize staff to advertise and call for bids for replacement
vehicles for five -yard dump truck, one -ton cab and chassis utility truck, and full-
size utility van.
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V. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT for Flashing Beacon Installation on Cook
Street at Palm Desert High School (Santa Fe Trail), Contract No. C10020, Project 551/95.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract for the subject
project with DBX, Inc. of Temecula in the amount of $27,500.00 and authorize a
ten percent contingency of $2,750.00.
W. CONSIDERATION of Cooperative Sanitary Sewer Construction with Coachella Valley Water
District - Monterey Avenue and Fred Waring Drive Storm Drain (Project 510/95).
Rec: Removed from Consent Calendar for separate discussion - See Section IX for
Council action.
X-1. REOUFST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C07550 (Project No.
510-93) for Watermain Relocation - Granite Construction, Contractor.
Rec: Removed from Consent Calendar for separate discussion - See Section IX for
Council action.
X-2. REOUFST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. C07550 - Monterey
Avenue/Fred Waring Drive Storm Drain and Median Improvements.
Rec: Removed from Consent Calendar for separate discussion - See Section IX for
Council action.
X-3. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. C09900 - Varner Road
Realignment at Cook Street (Project No. 658-95).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $1,761.04;
2) authorize the transfer of $1,761.04 from contingency to base.
Y. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Proceed with Minor City Hall Improvement
Proposals.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize staff to proceed with replacement of carpeting and
installation of entry planter boxes.
Z. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Replacement Project Manager (Contract No. C10680).
Rec: By Minute Motion, enter into an agreement with Robert Bern, William Frost and
Associates for project management technical services in the amount of $44,200.00
(Contract No. C10680).
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AA. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION of Landscape Maintenance Contracts C08041 and C07401.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve a two-year extension of landscape maintenance services
with Valley Gardening Service for: 1) Contract No. C08042 in the amount of
$113,664.00 per year; 2) Contract No. C07402 in the amount of $16,918.80.
BB. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of City of Palm Desert Measure A and Section 99234
Transportation Funds Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 1995,
and 1994.
Rec: Receive and file the audited Financial Statements for the City of Palm Desert
Transportation funds for fiscal years ended June 30, 1995, and 1994.
CC. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Audited Financial Reports for Fiscal Year Ending June 30,
1995.
Rec: Receive and file the audited Financial Statements for the City of Palm Desert for
fiscal year ending June 30, 1995.
DD. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of an Appropriation in the Amount of $3,500.00 to Pay for
Trophies for the Palm Desert Senior Cup.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the request and appropriate $3,500.00 from the
unobligated general fund to Account No. 110-4416-414-3215.
EE. CONSIDERATION of Arbitration Request from Palm Desert Employees Organization.
Rec: By Minute Motion, confirm the addition of two employees to the arbitration
process.
FF. REQUEST FOR CONSENT to Grade in Southern California Edison Right -of -Way (Cook
Street Interchange - Project 658-95, Contract No. C10710).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor to execute the subject agreement.
Councilman Spiegel removed asked that Items W, X-1, and X-2 be removed for separate discussion
under Section IX, Consent Items Held Over. Councilmember Benson also removed Item J, and
Mr. Diaz removed Item K for separate discussion.
Upon motion by Crites, second by Spiegel, the remainder of the Consent Calendar was approved
as presented by unanimous vote of the Council.
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VII. RESOLUTIONS
None
VIII. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
None
For Adoption:
None
IX. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
C-3. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (f297f by James Shelton in the Amount of $2,974.19.
Mr. Erwin announced following the Closed Session that this was discussed in Closed Session
and that the recommendation was that the matter be continued to the meeting of January 11,
1996.
Councilman Crites moved to continue this matter to January 11, 1996. Motion was seconded by
Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote.
J. CONSIDERATION of the Acceptance of Eight Donated Original Paintings by Donald Rust
from Leonard and Debra Green.
Councilmember Benson said she had no problem with accepting these original paintings but
would like something from the donors stating they know they are not necessarily going to be
in the Library.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, accept the donation of eight original paintings by
Donald Rust from Leonard and Debra Green, with the change as noted by Councilmember Benson. Motion
was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote.
K. CONSIDERATION of Acceptance of Donated Bronze and Steel Fabricated Floral Sculpture
by Gesso Cocteau.
Mrs. Gilligan noted that this item was considered earlier this week by the Civic Arts
Committee. While the Art -In -Public -Places Committee voted unanimously accept this
sculpture, the Civic Arts Committee vote was split to not accept the donation.
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Community Arts Manager Catherine Sass stated that the Civic Arts Committee voted seven
to six to deny acceptance of the sculpture, and the main reason was that there was not a
biography available at the time. She noted that the biography had subsequently been provided
to the City Council. Upon question by Councilman Spiegel, she responded that it had not
been determined where the sculpture would be placed but that it could really go anywhere
such as in the lobby, etc. Upon further question by Councilman Spiegel, she stated that there
were some members of the Civic Arts Committee who were unclear about the City's donation
policy, which was then provided to them. With regard to the lack of a biography, she said
she had not provided one to the members because she thought everyone knew this local artist.
Councilmember Benson said she felt it would be a good idea to have some type of plaque on
the pieces of donated art to indicate that they have been donated by these artists and so that
citizens do not think the City has gone out and purchased them. Ms. Sass responded that this
would be done.
Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, accept the donation of a bronze and steel
fabricated floral sculpture by Gesso Cocteau. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by unanimous
vote.
W. CONSIDERATION of Cooperative Sanitary Sewer Construction with Coachella Valley Water
District - Monterey Avenue and Fred Waring Drive Storm Drain (Project 510/95).
With regard to this item and Items X-1 and X-2, Councilman Spiegel asked how long the
roads would be torn up. Mr. Folkers responded that staffs intent was that the project would
be started in June and would be completed by November 15th. However, different situations
have caused delays, and now the project will not be completed until some time near the end
of January, 1996.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, ratify the participation with CVWD for the
installation of a ten -inch sanitary sewer in Fred Waring Drive between San Anselmo Avenue and Monterey
Avenue for fifty percent of the estimated total cost of $101,158.16 or $40,579.08 for each agency. Motion
was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote.
X-1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C07550 (Project No.
510-93) for Watermain Relocation - Granite Construction, Contractor.
See Item W above for comments.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount
of $10,802.69; 2) authorize the transfer of $10,802.69 from contingency to base. Motion was seconded by
Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote.
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X-2. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. C07550 - Monterey
Avenue/Fred Waring Drive Storm Drain and Median Improvements.
See Item W above for comments.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount
of $7,195.00; 2) authorize the transfer of $7,195.00 from contingency to base. Motion was seconded by
Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote.
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATION BY WASHINGTON CHARTER SCHOOL CHOIR.
Principal Carol Horlock introduced the Washington Charter School ambassadors who, along
with the Washington Charter School Choir, sang a song entitled "We are the Young." Mrs.
Horlock thanked the Council for its support.
No Council action was required or taken on this item.
B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYEE EXCHANGE WITH SISTER CITY
GISBORNE, NEW ZEALAND.
Mr. Diaz noted the report in the packets and offered to answer any questions.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize Catherine Sass, Community Arts
Manager, to participate in an employee exchange with Palm Desert's Sister City Gisborne, New Zealand,
from February to March, 1996, and approve an expenditure of $2,500.00 from the Community Promotions
Sister City Account No. 110-4416-414-3126. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous
vote.
C. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL OF EXTENDED SHERIFF'S STATION BUSINESS OFFICE
ACCESS HOURS.
Mr. Diaz reviewed the staff report.
Councilmember Benson questioned the memorandum indicating that the station would be open
until 2:00 a.m. She expressed concern that bars remain open until 2:00 a.m. and said she
felt it was important for the Sheriff's Station to be open at that time.
Councilman Crites noted that the Sheriff's Department rarely gets any calls at the station
between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., and cutting these four hours out would save approximately
$60,000. He said the access problem tended to be much earlier than in the early mornings,
and he suggested that the Sheriffs Department keep track of the requests they receive during
those early morning hours and then let the Council know if there is a problem.
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Councilmember Benson asked whether there as a buzzer outside the door so people can go
and ring it if they need help when the Station is closed. Councilman Crites responded that
there is a telephone outside the door for people to use. Councilmember Benson expressed
concern that there was no way to measure whether there is a need for the Station to be open
those other four hours if there is no one to answer the telephone when the people call from
outside.
Councilman Kelly stated he would be willing to go along with the recommendation in the
staff report and asked whether the City of Palm Desert would be paying for this additional
access. Mayor Snyder responded that it would be part of the City of Palm Desert's contract
and would not be paid for by the Cities of Rancho Mirage and Indian Wells. Councilman
Kelly noted that there was a certain advantage for those other two cities in having the Station
open during the night because the citizens in those two cities would also have the same need.
He asked if staff could investigate having the Cities of Rancho Mirage and Indian Wells help
fund the additional four hours and perhaps come up with the additional $60,000.
Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the extended Sheriffs Station business
office access hours as recommended and direct staff to investigate the possibility of having the business
office open the remaining four hours (2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.) if funding assistance can be arranged with
the Cities of Rancho Mirage and Indian Wells. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous
vote.
D. RQLEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF GRAFFITI REMOVAL AND DAMAGE
RECOVERY PROGRAM.
Mr. Diaz noted the report in the packets and stated that Director of Code Compliance Wayne
Ramsey was available to answer any questions.
Councilmember Benson moved to: 1) Waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 789 to second
reading, amending the Palm Desert Municipal Code relating to graffiti abatement cost recovery; 2) waive
further reading and adopt Resolution No. 95-109, specifying the dollar amounts of certain cost findings
contained in Municipal Code Section 9.40.065. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous
vote.
E. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DIRECTION TO CONDUCT HEARINGS ON PROPOSED
SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS RELATING TO MINI BANK BRANCHES.
Mr. Diaz noted the report in the packets and stated that Associate Planner Steve Smith was
available to answer any questions.
Councilman Spiegel stated that some markets had mini banks with staff on hand to answer
questions and do loans while other markets had only ATM machines. He said his
recommendation was that where there are staff on hand during business hours, that mini bank
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should be identified with a sign. He said he did not think the Council wanted to identify
those that are only ATM's.
Councilmember Benson said she did not mind the signs but was concerned with the size. She
said it would be okay if the signs were only at the entrance to the store and indicated that
there was a mini bank in that store.
Mr. Smith stated that the signs that caught staff's attention were the large 18 inch signs, and
staff feels the signs should be controlled.
Councilmember Benson said she felt decal signs would be sufficient.
Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, direct staff to prepare and process appropriate
amendments to regulate signage at "mini bank branches". Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by
unanimous vote.
F. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL OF STATE -LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP
PROGRAM (SLTPP) SUPPLEMENT NO. 005 TO MASTER AGREEMENT 08-5414
(CONTRACT NO. C08080J.
Mr. Diaz noted that Mr. Folkers was available to answer any questions.
Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, approve and execute program supplement No.
005 to SLTPP Master Agreement 08-5414 for the State share of the traffic signal construction on Country
Club Drive at Park Center Drive in the amount of $180,731.00. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried
by unanimous vote.
G. INFORMIIONAL ITEMS:
1. Update on Interchanges:
a. I-10/Washington Street
b. I-10/Cook Street
c. I-10/Monterey Avenue
Mr. Folkers updated the Council on the status of the interchanges.
Councilman Kelly gave a brief report on the recent Riverside County Transportation
Commission (RCTC) meeting. He said Mayor Snyder went to a meeting on Friday
and it was decided that everything was set and that the CVAG Executive Board was
satisfied and that the contracts could move ahead. Then on Wednesday when he went
to CVAG to be briefed and to see if they had any problems with the RCTC Agenda,
Mr. Bostley and Mrs. Larson had decided that the language of the RCTC motion
during the meeting last month was not satisfactory and they could not approve signing
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of the contracts with that language. Therefore, at the RCTC meeting Wednesday, the
Board spent one and a half hours getting to the language that would satisfy both
CVAG and RCTC. Agreement was finally reached, thanks to former Palm Desert
Councilman and County Supervisor Roy Wilson.
Councilmember Spiegel thanked Councilman Kelly for all of his efforts.
2. Alternative Rail Technology Vehicles (ARTV) - Informational Presentation.
Mr. Folkers introduced Mr. Hans Korve of Korve Engineering, Inc., who gave a slide
presentation and distributed information to the Council relative to Alternative Rail
Technology Vehicles (ARTV).
Upon question by Councilman Kelly relative to whether there was a proposed
location, Mr. Folkers responded that this would be something that would tie into the
Metrolink in the future. Upon further question by Councilman Kelly, he stated that
staff would assume that both RCTC and CVAG would be very much involved,
particularly because of the financial constraints. Councilman Kelly said that perhaps
this should be explored with other people who are also working on this, such as
Sunline and CVAG.
With Council concurrence, staff was directed to review this process and come back to the Council
at its second meeting in January, 1996, with a report.
XI. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XII. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF CREATING AN INDEPENDENT ENTITY TO
SUBLICENSE FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY AND ADMINISTER ASSOCIATED
PROGRAM COMPONENTS.
Mr. Diaz noted the two reports in the packets: 1) Formation of an Entity of Sublicense Fuel
Cell Technology; 2) Fuel Cell Contract Between City and SCAQMD.
Economic Development Manager Paul Shillcock reviewed the staff reports, noting the report
from the City Attorney's office attached to the first staff report. He said staff supported the
Attorney's recommendation with one exception — that the entity be controlled so that the City
Council would sit as the board of directors and be able to set policy for it. With regard to
the second staff report and the contract, he said this would allow grant funds to flow. He
said staff had worked closely with attorneys for Schatz and the Southern California Air
Quality Management District (SCAQMD). He recommended that Council approve the
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agreement and authorize staff to prepare a mirror image of this contract between the City and
Schatz so that the City does not have the responsibility for performing technical tasks.
Councilman Spiegel stated he had not had a chance to look at the contract until shortly before
the City Council meeting. He noted that the last page of the contract had the payment
schedule which indicated a final cost of $4,228,440 for the project. He asked if the Council
was being asked to sign off on that.
Mr. Shillcock confirmed that and said the City of Palm Desert's share was $300,000. He
noted that Department of Energy funding had been approved but that the money could not
flow until the Federal budget is signed. Upon question by Councilman Spiegel with regard
to who will be in charge of running the program, Mr. Shillcock stated that the City will be
responsible for administering the grant for $800,000, and the City would be reimbursed for
any staff time to do this.
Councilman Kelly asked whether the City Attorney was comfortable with this, and Mr. Erwin
responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember Benson said she was against the City getting into this business and felt it was
not the City's business to compete with private industry.
Councilman Kelly agreed with that opinion but said this was not the intent. He said the intent
was to address this and not to have anything to do with that part of it. It was only to
encourage people to come here and set up some manufacturing entity.
Mr. Shillcock added that the Humboldt State Foundation will license the technology to
someone, whether it is a lot of individual firms or to one entity as a master licensee. He said
we would like to be that master licensee and then turn around and sublicense it to users and
use it as a way to try to attract the industry here.
Councilmember Benson said she felt we should not be in charge of setting up a non-profit
entity that we will profit from.
Councilman Crites moved to add an item to the Agenda dealing with the fuel cell contract between
the City and South Coast Air Quality Management District. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by
unanimous vote.
Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the City Attorney to file necessary
documents to form a non-profit entity to sublicense fuel cell technology and administer associated project
components; 2) approve Contract No. C10730 between the City of Palm Desert and South Coast Air Quality
Management District; 3) authorize staff to prepare a contract (No. C10740) between the City of Palm Desert
and Schatz and authorize the Mayor to execute same. Motion was seconded by Crites.
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Councilman Spiegel asked why Humboldt State would not want to do what we are doing
today. Mr. Shillcock responded that they do, and they intend to. He said we are going to
provide them a reason to license us, with the major reason being that they are in the business
of doing research and trying to develop technology and should leave the commercialization
of that technology to someone who has an interest in doing it, which is the City of Palm
Desert. He said we will also provide some service; licensing of the technology to individual
firms will require some monitoring.
Mayor Snyder stated that we need to attract these types of industries to our area, and it will
be a great value to our citizens to have this program.
Mayor Snyder called for the vote. Motion carried by a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Benson
voting NO.
B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL DESIGN AT THE COLLEGE
OF THE DESERT DRIVEWAY AND FRED WARING DRIVE (Contract No. C10460).
Mr. Diaz noted the report in the packets.
Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, direct staff to review the matter after the Multi -
Agency Library is opened to determine the status. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by a 4-1
vote, with Councilman Kelly voting NO.
XIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
None
B. CITY ATTORNEY
Mr. Erwin requested a Closed Session at the appropriate time to discuss the following items
plus Consent Calendar Item C-1.
Request for Closed Session
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(a):
1) City of Palm Desert v. REFCO Capital Corp., et al, U.S. District Court, Central
District of California, Case No. CV 92-7631-RJK
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2) United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Case No. MP/ 94-56491, United States
of America, Plaintiff v. Real Property located at 13328 and 13324 State Highway 75
North Blaine County, Idaho, Defendant, and Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency,
Claimant/Appellant, and City of Palm Desert, and Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation as receiver for Jefferson Bank and Trust, et al, Claimants/Appellees
(United States District Court for the Central District of California, Case No. CV92-
0100 RJK).
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9:
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b):
Number of potential cases: 2
C. CITY CLERK
1. Mrs. Gilligan noted that a bill had been received from the Riverside County Elections
Department for the November 7, 1995, election. She stated that Registrar of Voters
Frank Johnson had given the City a 55% discount (from $52,923 to $26,201).
2. Mrs. Gilligan noted that the second annual 5K Run had been held on Sunday,
December 10, 1995, and that it was a tremendous success. She complimented Ken
Weller and Larry McAllister for their assistance in this event.
Councilman Kelly noted that the women's world record had been set at this event.
D. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
o City Council Requests for Action;
1. Councilman Spiegel reported that he had met this week with members of the
Chamber of Commerce. He said his attention was called to the fact that there
are bulk buyings that the City does that are not necessarily open to bid and are
given to persons out of the area. For example, the City's coffee supplies come
from a firm in Orange County. In addition, he said the tents used for the 5K
Run last Sunday came from Los Angeles, and there are people here in the
Coachella Valley that have tents that can be leased. He suggested that
everyone involved in purchasing things for the City really look to Palm Desert
and Coachella Valley people first.
Mrs. Gilligan noted that the tents for the 5K Run were actually arranged for
through Elite Racing and that the City had nothing to do with this.
Councilman Spiegel suggested that Elite Racing be advised when they come
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out for the planning of this event that there are local people who can provide
these things.
Mr. Wohlmuth noted that Elite Racing was asked by the City to go out to bid
for the tents. The local bid that came in was 15 % higher than the Los Angeles
firm. Elite Racing let the local firm know they were higher, but the firm was
unable to get below that 15 % markup.
2. Councilman Crites stated he had a request for the City's representative to
SCAG. He said he would appreciate hearing back from SCAG as to what
actions will be taken as far as working with the Public Utilities Commission
on electric rates.
Councilman Kelly stated that he had had discussions with the Executive
Director last Thursday and advised him about Councilman Crites' activities in
working with the Bay Area Association of Governments. He said that as
incoming President, he wanted to address this issue and had already started the
ball rolling.
o City Council Committee Reports:
1. Councilman Kelly stated that last Thursday night was the first meeting of the
Riverside County Division of the League of California Cities.
2. Councilman Kelly stated he had attended the City of Coachella meeting last
week on behalf of SCAG. At this meeting the new elected officials were
installed, including the City Clerk and Treasurer. He said he had made a
presentation to one of the local youth Karate groups. He said this was an
excellent meeting and it looked like the City of Coachella was heading on the
right path.
With Council concurrence, Mayor Snyder adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:50 p.m.
for discussion of items listed under City Attorney Reports and Remarks. He reconvened the
meeting at 7:00 p.m.
XIV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B
None
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XV. COMPLETION OF ITEMS HELD OVER FROM 4:00 P.M. SESSION
Mr. Erwin announced that the City Council considered Consent Calendar Item 3-C in Closed
Session.
Councilman Crites moved to continue this matter to the meeting of January 11, 1996. Motion was
seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote.
XVI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C
None
XVII. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
A. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO MR. TROY KULAS FOR
COMPLETION OF ONE YEAR IN THE STUDENT WORK PROGRAM.
On behalf of the entire City Council, Councilman Crites presented a certificate of
appreciation to Mr. Kulas for completion of one year in the student work program, working
for the Department of Community Affairs.
Mrs. Gilligan also thanked Mr. Kulas for his efforts.
B. PRESENTATION TO MR. HOWARD MARGULEAS.
This matter was continued to the meeting of January 11, 1996, because Mr. Marguleas was not able
to attend this meeting.
C. APPOINTMENT TO THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FREE LIBRARY ADVISORY
COMMc i 1 rrr TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE EXPIRATION OF TERM
OF MRS. ELLA MANOR.
Councilmember Benson moved to, by Minute Motion, reappoint Mrs. Ella Manor to a two-year
term on the Riverside County Free Library Advisory Committee. Motion was seconded by Kelly and
carried by unanimous vote.
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XVIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF STREET NAME CHANGE FOR 42ND AVENUE AND
NEW STREET CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN CARLOTTA DRIVE AND WASHINGTON
STREET
Mr. Folkers reviewed the staff report, noting that this was to have one street name (Hovley
East) between Portola and Washington. He stated that staff had done the necessary posting
and publishing of this public hearing.
Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in FAVOR of or OPPOSED
to this request. No testimony was offered, and he declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 95-110 approving
a street name change for a portion of 42nd Avenue between Carlotta Drive and Washington Street (to
Hovley Lane East) Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote.
B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF 22ND YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PUBLIC HEARING.
Mr. Wohlmuth reviewed the staff report, noting that following the public hearing, staff would
review the requests for funding and would make a report at the City Council meeting of
January 11, 1996.
Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing open and invited testimony.
MR. MARK HUBERT, Executive Director of the Desert Aids Project in Palm Springs, stated
that according to the Center for Disease Control, Aids is now the leading cause of death for
Americans between the ages of 25 and 44, and the Coachella Valley was second only to San
Francisco. He noted that there were currently 80 residents of Palm Desert receiving services
from the Desert Aids Project, and he requested funding for home health care.
MS. NORMA FRANDSEN, FISH of the Lower Coachella Valley, expressed appreciation
for the City's past support. She said they had two main areas of service: 1) distribution of
food supplies five afternoons per week throughout the year to Palm Desert, Indio, and La
Quinta residents, with an average of 19,000 people serviced; 2) transportation program for
lower income people for medical care or basic needs. This includes provision of bus tickets
or vouchers, and she said they had provided approximately 2,700 trips during the past year.
She noted that of the people they served, approximately 40% were children, 99% were at or
below poverty level, and 87% were minority.
MS. ALICIA CORRALES, Riverside County Office of Education, Children's Services Unit,
requested funding for the California Child Care Initiative Project to recruit, license, and train
family child care providers in Spanish. She submitted a packet for Council's consideration.
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MS. FRAN FERGUSON, Executive Director of Shelter from the Storm, said her
organization served women and children who are victims of domestic violence. She noted
that a second wing of the facility had been opened last August and that there were now 60
beds available for these victims. She asked for the Council's support to provide a new
computer, software, and equipment to run that facility.
MS. RAMONA ORTEGA, Community Action Agency, requested support for the emergency
cold weather shelter. She said last year this shelter provided 22,000 bed nights from mid -
December through mid -March at the National Guard Armory in Indio.
MR. JOHN PRESTON, Food In Need of Distribution (FIND), said they were requesting
funding this year from each of the five cities so that they could purchase four new vans. He
said they currently had four vans that operated six days per week and picked up
approximately three quarters of a million pounds of food per year in the Coachella Valley.
He noted these vans had approximately a quarter of a million miles total on them. He said
he was also requesting funding for their home bound program which supplies about 575 food
boxes per month to residents in the Coachella Valley at a cost of about $22.50 per box.
MS. JEANINE SMITH, Executive Director for Family Service of Coachella Valley, said her
group provides individual and family therapy group counseling in English and Spanish, with
a goal of keeping families together. She said the organization assists low and moderate
income families who do not have any other coverage, and she requested funding to help in
this effort.
MS. TINA B. WEEN, Coordinator of the Care Program at College of the Desert, stated that
this was a State funded program for single parents on AFCD who want to complete their
college education. She said they served 68 single parent students last year, 20 of whom live
in Palm Desert. She noted their assistance was with child care, books, and transportation
costs, with approximately two-thirds of the budget going toward child care costs.
Management Analyst Ray Janes addressed the Council and stated that there were several
projects that staff was requesting funding for also, including $60,000 from the Building and
Safety Department to complete ADA retrofitting of City Hall and $100,000 from the
Redevelopment Agency to reinstate the single-family housing rehabilitation program. He
noted this years CDBG allocation was $229,000, 15 % of which must be used for public
programs.
With no further testimony offered, Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, direct staff to work with applicants to develop
eligible projects. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote.
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C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT, CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-3 (MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO O.P.
(OFFICE PROFESSIONAL), A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN FOR A 16,768 SQUARE
FOOT TWO-STORY OFFICE BUILDING, AND PARCEL MAP WAIVER TO
CONSOLIDATE THREE (3) LOTS INTO ONE (1) LOT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF FRED
WARING DRIVE, 80 FEET WEST OF SAN PASCUAL AVENUE, Case Nos. C/Z 95-4,
PP 95-$. PMW 9 (Narendra Patel, AIA, and Dr. Suresh Shah, Applicants).
Associate Planner Steve Smith reviewed the staff report, noting that the only persons present
at the Planning Commission meeting to discuss this were the applicant and his architect. He
said he had received a telephone call earlier in the day from the owner of the property
adjacent to this relative to drainage on his property. He advised the owner that this matter
would be brought to the attention of the Public Works Department so that could be taken into
consideration when the grading is done. That property owner also expressed concern with
the drainage enclosure near his property, and he was advised that staff would look into
placing it at another location. Another concern raised was servicing of the trash, and staff
recommended addition of Condition #10 to reflect that "trash collection shall take place only
between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.".
Upon question by Councilmember Benson, Mr. Smith responded that the building was 25 feet
high. Councilmember Benson expressed concern with the signage for the building and stated
that in the past the developer wanted more signage than he was entitled to. Mr. Smith
responded that staff had not received a sign proposal for the building at this time.
Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in FAVOR of or OPPOSED
to this request.
MR. JOE DUNN, 44-405 San Luis Rey, stated that he felt this was quite a handsome project
and that he was in favor of it.
DR. SURFSH SHAH, 73-345 Highway 111, stated that if the Council approves this project,
he planned to build right away and make it a good project.
With no further testimony offered, Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Spiegel moved to: 1) Waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 220 to second
reading, approving C/Z 95-4; 2) waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 95-111, approving PP 95-8
and PMW 95-23. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by unanimous vote.
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D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONDITIONS ON THE
OPERATION OF BUSINESSES IN THE DESERT SPRINGS MARKETPLACE,
SPECIFICALLY PERMISSION TO EXTEND THE BUSINESS HOURS FOR GILA BAR
AND GRILL LOCATED AT 74-950 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE FROM 12:00 MIDNIGHT
UNTIL 2:00 A.M., Case No. PP 92-6 Amendment tat (Anne Cannon, Gila Bar and Grill,
Applicant).
Mr. Smith reviewed the staff report, noting that the matter had been before the Planning
Commission in November. No one spoke in opposition or expressed concern at that time,
and the Planning Commission recommended approval. Upon question by Councilman
Spiegel, he responded that it was his understanding that the hotel bar across the street was
open until 2:00 a.m.
Councilmember Benson stated that allowing this business to be open only until midnight was
a condition of approval because of the overabundance of people who appeared at the City
Council public hearing to express concern with the hours of operation. With regard to the
Planning Commission public hearing and no one speaking in opposition, she asked whether
people had been notified of the hearing. Mr. Smith responded that staff notified residents
within 450 feet instead of the required 300 feet. Upon question by Councilmember Benson
he said copies of the notices were mailed to the business office addresses of each of the
homeowners' associations.
Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in FAVOR of or OPPOSED
to this request.
MS. MAVIS NORTHERN, representing the management group of the Desert Springs
Marketplace, spoke in favor and said she felt there was no immediate negative impact on the
adjacent buildings.
JUDGE ARNOLD H. EINBINDER, 549 Desert Falls Drive East, agreed with
Councilmember Benson that there were a lot of people present at the City Council public
hearing when this project was approved. One of the conditions placed on the development
was that there be no sports bar at this location, and he felt the Gila Bar and Grill closely
resembled a sports bar. He said he felt the additional two hours would not usually be for
people who are going to eat -- they are going to drink and would then leave that area and go
through the area where residents of Desert Falls reside, such as Cook Street and Country
Club Drive, when leaving that area.
MS. ANNE CANON, one of the owners of Gila Bar and Grill, stated her business was a
restaurant first before a bar, and 65 % of their business was from food sales. She said they
would like to additional hours in order to be able to serve food later in the evenings. She
said they had never had any problems at this business and that the Sheriff's Department had
not received any complaints.
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With no further testimony offered, Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing closed.
Councilmember Benson suggested that if the Council approve this, it should be with the
condition that it can be changed back to midnight if anything arises that causes the need to
do so.
Mr. Erwin stated that it could be approved subject to any objections or complaints and that,
based upon another public hearing, it could be changed back to midnight.
Councilmember Benson moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 95-112,
approving the amendment to Condition #11 of Resolution No. 93-16, changing the business hours for Gila
Bar and Grill, amended to reflect that this approval is subject to any objections or complaints and that, based
upon another public hearing, it can be changed back to 12:00 midnight. Motion was seconded by Spiegel
and carried by unanimous vote.
E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT, ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO PERMIT MIXED
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL USE IN THE C-1, PC, AND O.P. COMMERCIAL
ZONES, PRECISE PLAN FOR THE REMODEL AND 6,114 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION
INCLUDING TWO RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS TO AN EXISTING 8,100 SQUARE
FOOT BUILDING, SCULPTURE GARDEN, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
A 2,760 SQUARE FOOT RESTAURANT WITH LIQUOR LICENSE AND 1,380 SQUARE
FOOT OUTDOOR PATIO ON 1.8 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EL
PASEO BETWEEN PORTOLA AVENUE AT PRICKLY PEAR LANE, Case Nos. ZOA
95-2. PP 95-7. CUP 95-11 (Denise Roberge, Applicant).
Mr. Drell reviewed the staff report, noting that the Planning Commission had approved the
precise plan and recommended approval of the zoning ordinance amendment. He said the
concern of the Councilmember who called up this project was the parking area off El Paseo
for the restaurant. He said this would be a parking area for five cars entering off El Paseo
and circling back to Prickly Pear. He noted that this plan had functioned very well when
staff went out and tried it. He said the Planning Commission had approved the precise plan
with conditions that the off street parking in the rear be redesigned. He added that the project
would include two apartments to be used by the applicant for a caretaker to provide 24-hour
security for the sculpture garden, etc. With regard to the zoning ordinance amendment to
allow for inclusion of residential units in commercial zones, this issue originally came to the
Council earlier in the year with an applicant who wanted to do an office building/residential
project on Highway 111. That applicant was not able to do that design, and staff waited until
another application was received to do this amendment.
Councilmember Benson expressed concern with the off street parking and said she felt it
would not be good circulation to make people who do not valet park their cars have to walk
all the way around to get to the restaurant, and the City had prohibited valet parking in the
past from doing that.
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Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing =en and invited testimony in FAVOR of or OPPOSED
to this request.
MR. JOHN VUKSIC, 38-145 Crocus Lane, spoke as the architect for this project and
representative of the property owner. He said their intention was to create an outstanding
project for El Paseo. With regard to the parking issue, he said the parking area in the back
was open to the public, the parking spaces in the front of the restaurant would be reserved
for special use, and the cars using the valet would be parked between the buildings.
Upon question by Councilman Crites, Mr. Vuksic noted that if someone were to sop to be
valet parked, everyone behind them would have to wait. Councilman Crites asked how deep
their stacking ability was, and Mr. Vuksic responded that there would have to be four or five
cars before people would start lining up in the street.
Mr. Drell stated that is was his understanding that the applicant did not want the general
public driving through the sculpture garden in the back. He also noted that this would be a
very small restaurant, along the lines of Club 74.
Councilman Kelly expressed concern with the parking and noted that between the two
buildings was an overhang that juts out. That opening narrows down, and if you valet park
there, you would not have a lane coming in and going out. He asked what would happen if
someone were backing their car up to leave and someone else was trying to go in. Mr.
Vuksic responded that the valet would take the car around to the front of the restaurant to
deliver it to the owner.
Mr. Drell noted that at this point in time, staff had not received a valet parking plan to be
approved.
MR. GREG SWAJIAN, 74-090 El Paseo, owner of the building one block northeast of this
project, said he was excited about this project because it would take care of the abandoned
Security Pacific building and would be a great benefit to both the neighborhood and El Paseo.
With no further testimony offered, Mayor Snyder declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Crites agreed with Mr. Swajian that this is an example of the return to the past
in terms of putting people into the downtown area instead of having the area abandoned at
5:00 p.m.
Councilman Spiegel said he felt from the beginning that this would be a marvelous project
to take care of some of the blight in the City. He said he would like to see the traffic
problem resolved so the valet does not cause a problem with regular customers.
Councilman Kelly moved to waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 221 to second reading,
approving ZOA 95-2. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote.
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Councilman Kelly said he liked the idea of having parking in the front. He said the concept
of not having every building on the sidewalk was an ideal way to design projects, and he felt
this would add to the looks of El Paseo. He said he had a problem with the parking issue
but basically felt this was a great project that would help that end of El Paseo.
Councilmember Benson said she felt it was a great project but felt the parking problems
should be faced at the beginning.
Councilman Crites suggested approving the project subject to having this agreeably resolved
by staff, Councilmember Benson, and Councilman Kelly.
Mayor Snyder said he felt this was a beautiful project that is needed on El Paseo. He
commended the applicant for the time and effort spent in the design of this unique project.
Councilman Crites moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 95-113, approving
PP 95-7 and CUP 95-11, subject to conditions and subject to the valet parking issue and building
adjustments, if necessary, being resolved to the satisfaction of staff and Councilmembers Benson and Kelly.
Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote.
F. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RELATIVE TO THE SPORTSPARK DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT.
Mayor/Chairman Snyder noted that a request had been received from the applicant for
continuance of this item to the meeting of January 11, 1996.
Mayor/Chairman Snyder declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in FAVOR of or
OPPOSED to this request.
JUDGE ARNOLD H. EINBINDER, 549 Desert Falls Drive, Palm Desert, asked why the
applicant had requested a continuance of this matter.
Mr. Erwin provided Judge Einbinder with a copy of the letter requesting the continuance.
Upon question by Judge Einbinder, Mayor/Chairman Snyder responded that these requests
for continuance are not necessarily routinely granted. Judge Einbinder said he was curious
as to why this item had been scheduled for December 14th when it was his understanding that
it was to be a January 31, 1996, deadline, which was the continuance date for the contract.
He also noted an article in the Desert Sun relative to a meeting of a sports organization on
Saturday and asked if that had affected the City Council. He said he assumed it had an affect
on the request for continuance. He asked whether the Council would be ready to vote on the
matter on January 11, 1996.
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Mr. Erwin responded that they may be some items that are not complete and that staff may
have requested a continuance if the applicant had not done so. He noted that as part of this
process, there was to be a financial review, and this has not been completed at the staff level.
Judge Einbinder stated that he would like to reserve his testimony until the January 1 lth
meeting date.
Councilman/Member Crites moved to continue this matter to the meeting of January 11, 1996.
Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote.
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XX. ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Crites moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. to Closed Session to continue
discussions held during the 3:00 p.m. Adjourned Meeting. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried
by unanimous vote.
With Council concurrence, Mayor Snyder adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on
Thursday, December 14, 1995, for the purpose of holding a Closed Session.
WALTER H. SNYDER, MAYO
ATTEST:
SHEILA R. GIL GAN, D11 CTOR OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
CITY OF PALM DESER , CALIFORNIA
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