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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-05-28MAY 28, 1981 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING REPORTS AND REMARKS (Continued) C. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Councilman Newbrander inquired as to when Avenue 44 would be changed in name to Fred Waring Drive. The City Clerk responded that due to legal requirements, the actual process of changing the name could not commence until September with anticipation of the official name change taking place the first of December. Councilman Puluqi stated that about six months ago, three stop signs were installed at the corners of Cook Street and Fairway Drive. The one portion of the intersection which is in Palm Desert does not contain a stop sign, and he felt that this created a very dangerous situation. He pointed out that Indian Wells will not take them down and therefore, he felt that the City of Palm Desert should install one. Councilman Puluqi moved and Councilman Snyder seconded that Staff directed to install a stop sign at the corner of Cook Street and ?airway Drive. Mayor Wilson stated that he concurred that the existing three- way stop intersection did create an extremely dangerious situa- tion. Councilman McPherson stated that this was brought to the'City several months ago by a resident. It was presented to the Technical Traffic Committee which consists of police, Sheriff, Caltrans, and engineering type individuals. After considerable evaluation, it was their recommendation that the City not install the sign. He stated his preference to negotiate with the City of Indian Wells to have them remove their signs. Mayor Wilson called for the vote on the motion; motion carried .:nanimously. JOINT MEETING - CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CALL TO ORDER Chairman/Mayor Wilson called the Joint Meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency to order at 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 1981, City Hall Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present: James E. McPherson Alexis D. Newbrander Romeo S. Puluqi Walter H. Snyder S. Roy Wilson Also Present: Martin J. Bouman, City Manager/Executive Director Carlos L. Ortega, Assistant City Manager :II. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Meeting of May 14, 1981. Upon motion by Puluqi and second by Snyder, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote. lay 28, 1981 Page 9 MINUTES JOINT MEETING - CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * i IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS None V. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 133 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AND THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOP- MENT AGENCY REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO AUTHORIZE THE REDEVELOPMENT OF AN AREA WITHIN ITS TERRITORIAL LIMITS BY THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND TO DESIGNATE THE CITY TO UNDERTAKE SUCH REDEVELOPMENT. - Mr. Ortega reported that Council had instructed the City Manager to proceed with the expansion of the Redevelopment Agency boundaries for the purpose of construction of flood control work. Some of that area is in the County. However, in order to accomplish the work in this area, the City of Palm Desert must have the expressed consent of the County. This resolution will officially ask the Board of Supervisors to allow the City to means of ordinance to expand the Redevelop ment project area into County territory. He noted that the following sentence should be included at the end of Section 1 of the proposed resolution: "The pur- pose of this amendment shall be exclusively for the purpose of de'belopment of flood control facilities." Upon motion by Snyder and second by Puluqi, Resolution No. 133 was unanimously adopted, as amended. B. RESOLUTION NO. 134 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AND THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOP- MENT AGENCY REQUESTING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA, TO AUTHORIZE THE REDEVELOPMENT OF AN AREA WITHIN ITS TERRITORIAL LIMITS BY THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND TO DESIGNATE THE CITY TO UNDERTAKE SUCH REDEVELOPMENT. Mr. Ortega noted this was an identical action except involving the City of Indian Wells. Upon motion by Puluqi and second by Newbrander, Resolution No. 134 was unanimously adopted as amended. VI. NEW BUSINESS None VII. OLD BUSINESS None VIII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None X. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. Bouman stated that in regard to further effort in the direc tion of the action just taken by the Council/Agecy, it appears that we will need the services of a financial consultant. We are talking about a $20 Million tax allocation bonding for these improvements. They will be revenue bonds, self -paying, at no cost to the public. Several proposals were requested and eight were received. He pointed out that Council has assisted staff in reviewing all proposals, and it was felt that the MINUTES ,:DINT MEETING - CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ': k ;c * ': * ., ;; ., :4 x ., * ;: x * Y * ;: ., ., :'c * :": * * REPORTS AND REMARKS ExECUTI.2 DIR2CTOR (Conz.inued) firm of Birr, Wilson & Associates of San Francisco should be selected as the financial consultants with staff being authorized to negotiate a contract which would require reviews of a draft contract with the Agency Counsel in Los Angeles. That final action could then come back to the next meeting. Chairman Wilson inquired as to whether or not the Council/Agency could just approve the award of the contract at this time, and Mr. Erwin advised that it could be done. Upon motion by Snyder and second by Puluqi, staff was authorized enter into a contract with Birr, Wilson & Associates of San Francisco unanimous vote. Mr. Steven Kark, representative of Birr Wilson & Associates, addressed the Council/Agency and expressed his pleasure at being able to work with the City in resolving the flood control problems. He expressed extreme optimism for moving forward rapidly. Apartment Buildings Mr. Bouman stated that back in January, the Agency had sold two apartment buildings which were to be moved from property owned by the Redevelopment Agency within a certain time period. He pointed out that the new owners were experiencing problems and delays with the County relative to zoning of the property to which they are to be moved. They were requesting a 90-day extension of time, and staff recommended this extension with the provision that the new owners make a better attempt at securing the buildings. Upon motion by McPherson and second by Snyder, a 90-day extension time was unanimously granted. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by McPherson and second by Newbrander and unanimous -:ote, Chairman/Mayor Wilson adjourned the Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency at 8:26 p.m. S / OY,WILSOW, MAYOR S! ROY WILSON, CHAIRMAN :.=TEST: . SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, CI CLERK SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, S TARY TO :HE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY May 28, 1981 Page ]