HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/17/1981 - MINUTES CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 17, 1981
A Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Doyle; in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on
Wednesday, June 17, 1981 , at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Beirich, Field, Ortner,
Rose and Mayor Doyle
Absent : None
The meeting was opened with the salute to the Flag and a momemt
of silent prayer.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY : Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned for the purpose of convening as the Community Redevelop-
ment Agency; after which, members reconvened as the City Council .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Rose, seconded by Ortner, and unani-
mously carried, that the minutes of June 3, 1981 be approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1 . P.D. 129 - CADILLAC-FAIRVIEW HOMES WEST
Councilman Field stated that on the possibility and appear-
ance of conflict of interest, he would abstain from discussion
and voting on this matter; after which, he ,excused himself
from the meeting.
Director of Community Development reviewed his report, dated
June 3, 1981 , and reported Planning Commission recommendation
to approve planned development district for 76-unit condominium
project on the south side of the westerly terminus of Tahquitz- (116)
McCallum Way.
In answer to questions by Council , Director of Community
Development stated that the property is surrounded on the
south and east by multiple-residential zoning, as well as
the Winters residence immediately to the east; that condition
#2 of the proposed resolution addresses the concerns raised
by the Tribal Council relative to archaeological issues, and
the applicant is aware that those concerns must be addressed,
although it is not known at this point what all of the mitiga-
tion measure might be in that regard; that structures have
been raised in order to accomodate partial undergrounding
of parking; that windows at ground level provide ventilation
for the underground parking; that overall height to the -cop
of the roof of the structures is 30 feet; that 30 feet is
the normal maximum under a planned development district and
that 35 feet and above would have to be dealt with under
conditional use permit and highrise provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance; and that archaeological surveys have been made,
but findings have not been analysed
Mayor declared the hearing open.
Gary Cook, Vice-President, Cadillac-Fairview Homes, emphasized
need for 30-ft height, i .e. , accomodate underground parking
and avoid flat roofs, allowing variation in roofline and
cathedral ceilings; that an 8-ft perimeter wall , rather than
6-ft, would aid in providing security, particularly, since
the area is not surrounded by public streets, that the walls
would not be viewed by the general public, and that they would
not be solid; that regarding archaeological concerns, the Tribal
Council considered this at a further meeting, and recommended
proceeding through the process and then to follow-through with
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1 . P.D. 129 (Continued)
determining extent of what needs to be done; that: they
have offered to do everything in a sensitive manner and
to assist in relocating anything that might be found;
that they have agreed to Tribal Council request to place
a monument noting the historical significance of the site;
that they will aid in moving the flume; and that 4-5 of the CONT 'D
adjacent property owners have indicated endorsement. of the (116)
project.
In answer to question by Council , Mr. Cook stated that
relative to three sites shown on the plan, two are owned
by the applicant, and they have been shown on the plan
for illustration purposes; that they are not part of the
project proposal ; that they are recorded as hillside lots;
that ingress and egress rights will be reserved for them
in the project site; that the hillside lots are very rugged;
and that if technology is ever developed to make it economically
feasible, the lots could be developed for nice hillside homes.
There being no further appearances, Mayor declared the hearing
closed.
In answer to question by Council , Director of Community
Development stated that he was not aware of a request for
an 8-ft wall under a planned development district ever
being denied; that a planned development district is a
discretionary project, and permits varying from standard
requirements; that he did not believe an 8-ft wall would
establish a precedent; that since the area is rather
secluded, there may be some grounds for wanting additional
security.
Councilwoman Ortner commended the applicants for a good
project and for being sensitive to the needs of the com-
munity, particularly, requests of the Tribal Council since
the site is not Indian land.
Resolution 13843, approving the planned development district,
as recommend, was presented; after which, it was moved
by Beirich, seconded by Ortner, and unanimously carried,
Field abstaining, that Resolution 13843 be adopted.
COUNCILMAN FIELD ENTERED AND JOINED THE MEETING.
2. P.D. 126 - FRIEDMAN VENTURES
Councilman Beirich stated that he would abstain •From discussion
and voting; after which, he excused himself from the meeting.
Director of Community Development reviewed his report, (116)
dated June 17, 1981 , and reported Planning Commission recom-
mendation to sgptiovea planned development district for
36 acres zoned M-1-P, for industrial park on Bogie Road,
between Sunny Dunes Road and Mesquite Avenue. He stated
that question was raised at the last study session, concerning
commercial uses, and noted that a condition of approval
is that any such use be subject to conditional use permit
and shall be subject to providing the required amount of
parking.
Mayor declared the hearing open.
Council Minutes
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2. P.D. 126 (Continued)
H. Rapir, representing applicant, responded to question
by Council whether project would still develop under
M-1-P standards if the zoning were changed to M-1 , stating CONT'D
that under the planned development district, the project (116)
must proceed as approved, and that the commercial aspects
are subject to conditional use permit.
There being no further appearances, Mayor declared the
hearing closed.
Resolution 13844, approving planned development district,
as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved
by Ortner, seconded by Rose, and unanimously carried, Beirich
abstaining, that Resolution 13844 be adopted.
COUNCILMAN BEIRICH ENTERED AND JOINED THE MEETING
2A. 1981-82 BUDGET
City Manager stated that the $27.8 million budget for
1981-82 represents a lot of work by staff, commissions
and the Council throughout the year; that it represents
a holding position, with moderate service level improvements
in certain areas, e.g. , police, fire and code enforcement,
ground maintenance, and some support services; that approxi-
mately 10 new positions have been added; that the budget
characterizes a strong and important capital improvement;
. program; that the City is in a position of having a fair (61 )
amount of ending balances, accumulated over the past years,
which can be spent wisely for projects identified as needed,
e.g. , bridges and public facilities ; that the main weakness
in the process relates to the direction the State will
take, and the continuing uncertainty makes both long and
short range planning difficult, and there is no guarantee
that what is done one year will be done the next; that
he believed the interest income projections are realistic, ,
but if ending balances are spent over a period of several
years, and if the interest rates go down, the income would
be reduced and that would gradually effect the revenue
picture; that the impact of the State's decision at this
time is not fully known, and no funding was included in
the budget, but if additional income is forthcoming to
the City, the possibility of spending those funds should
be reviewed ; that since such funds would not be recurring,
the City probably would face the same uncertainty next
year, and it may be desirable to treat those funds as one
time capital expenditures; that the budget includes a number
Of items relating to emphasis on performance and efficiency
improvements in a variety of areas, e.g. , computer system
upgrading, revising reporting system and work assignment,
new emphasis on safety training program, use of equipment
and vehicles, training for internal organization development;
that the City will need to pay more serious consideration
to the economic development of the community, and it has
the tools to work with, which will likely be controversial
and there will be opportunity to work through and allow
everyone to provide input on specifics; and that the budget
was reviewed in detail at the study session for that purpose
on June 13, 1981 .
Mayor recommended that the hearing be continued to July
1 , 1981 , to allow additional opportunity for public comment;
after which, he declared the hearing open; there were no
appearances.
It was moved by Field, seconded by Rose, and unanimously
carried, that the hearing be continued to July 1 , 1981
Council Minutes
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3. GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AMENDMENT & ZONE CHANGE CASE 5.0129 -
R.C. ELLIS
Mayor noted that applicant has requested that this matter
be further continued to August 5, 1981 , and inquired if
anyone wished to be heard; there were no appearances; after (101 )
which, it was moved by Beirich, seconded by Rose, and unani-
mously carried, that the hearing be continued to August
5, 1981 .
4. GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AMENDMENT & ZONE CHANGE CASE 5.0160 -
GOLDEN WEST EQUITY PROPERTIES, INC.
Mayor noted that applicant has requested that this matter (101 )
be continued to July 1 , 1981 , and inquired if anyone wished
to be heard; there were no appearances ; after which, it
was moved by Field, seconded by Beirich, and unanimously
carried, that the hearing be continued to July 1 , 1981 .
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
a) Delphine Linick, 655 Roxbury, representing the Women 's
Golf Club of the Municipal Golf Course, spoke in favor
of proposal to increase resident discount rates at
the Municipal Golf Course; and commented on crediting
the Golf Course with full land value for that proposed (92)
to be used by the Sewer Plant, as a means of eliminating
the debt to the General Fund; and stated that the City
should not subsidize improvements to expand the golf
cart area, which is the responsibility of the concessionaire.
20 Robert Hirsch, Goldrich, Kest & Associates, stated
that concerning following Item 5, request is being
made to allow hook-up to the sewer system in trade
for guarantee that the project will devote 25% of (128)
its tenant accomodation to low and moderate: income
housing; that, in terms of numbers, the project contains
87 units, and their experience is 112 person per room,
and at 25%, this would represent 33 persons ; that on
the basis of State aid rates, or $100 below the average
rate, it would equal $39,000 annually, so that the
cost of the septic tanks would be more than covered
in the first two years ; that they recognized the
problems with plant capacity, however,
some subsidized units, approved for connection to the
plant, may not develop for a number of reasons, including
financing, and his project is in place and a reality;
and if the plant expansion is completed in two years,
the cost of dual system would be additional to the
project, and they felt the low and moderate income
trade-off was a fair exchange.
5. REQUEST FOR SEWER HOOK-UP - GOLDRICH, KEST & ASSOCIATES
Recommendation : Consideration of request to allow 87-
room guest home, currently under construction, at the SW (lE!8)
corner of Sunrise Way and Arenas Road, to be connected
to the sewer system.
Council Minutes
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5. REQUEST FOR SEWER HOOK-UP (Continued)
Director of Community Development stated that Staff did
not recommend the exemption to the dual system requirement,
based on policy that such was for totally subsidized housing
projects; that regarding the Housing Element, there is
a provision which indicates that the City would provide
sewer capacity for development containing 50% subsidized
housing and for all public housing; that awareness of
desire to make the expansion last over a ten year period,
with possibility of limited number of residential starts
each year, this provisions gives the ability for exemption
to be considered over and above whatever that limited number
might be; and that report to the Council on May 20, indicated
capacity available as 460 units , at which time, Council
allocated 360 units to the Hess project, leaving 100 units
that could be considered for hook-up.
In answer to question by Council , Director of Community
Development stated that the project is similar to apart-
ments, but under an American Plan, and each unit is con.
sidered as_ a unit for sewer connection purposes , with the
possibility of single or double occupancy per unit.
Councilman Rose stated that, from Mr. Hirsch's comments,
he was satisfied that the cost of the dual system was CONT'D
far exceeded by the offer which has been made, and the (128)
ability to allow lower income to be exempt, is more than
a fair trade-off; and that he would support approval .
without setting a precedent, although he was concerned about
the specific language of the covenant.
City Attorney stated that he has not made a thorough
analysis of the language of the covenant; that he was
not certain whether it was fully acceptable; and that,
if desired, the request could be approved, subject to
the drafting of an acceptable covenant.
In answer to questions by Council , Director of Community
Development stated that, in terms of policing the require-
ment for the 25%, specific details could be worked out,
but a report could be asked of the operator and spot
checks made; that the allocation would be against the
low income elderly housing need given by SCAG; and that
the allocation would represent about 16-17 rooms.
In answer to questions by Council , Mr. Hirsch stated that,
on the average, about one-half of the rooms will be on
a shared occupancy; that there is additional costs for
food and linen for the second person in the room, therefore,
the cost of the private room cannot simply be divided in
half; that they will have a mixture of private and social
security tenants in the beginning, but it is not economically
feasible to take only those on social security, and as
rooms are re-rented, they will be on a private basis ; that
he was agreeable to a reporting mechanism included in the
covenant; that the covenant would be signed by him as
general partner, and would agree that reporting information
would be the obligation' of the partnership; that the partner-
ship would be agreeable to having the covenant run with
the leasehold interest of the property, and to limiting
the 25% allocation to residents of Palm Springs, providing
they are available, or to the maximum feasible extent to
obtain Palm Springs residents; and that SSI-SSP provides
small cost of living increases, although they do not cover
increases in operating costs.
Council Minutes
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5. REQUEST FOR SEWER HOOK-UP (Continued)
It was moved by Rose, and seconded by Beirich, that re ire--
ment for dual system be waived, subject to executed ar��
recorded covenant running with the land, acceptable to
the City Attorney, to include reporting mechanism satisfactory to
the City Manager, which would indicate occupancy of low income resi-
dents and that such residents be citizens of Palm Springs at the time
of admittance, so long as there are sufficient number of such
residents to meet the prescribed occupancy factor.
In answer to question by Council , Housing Coordinator stated
that the project would not count against the housing needs CONT'D
identified by SCAG requirements; that the project does (128)
not receive a subsidy, although it is available for occupancy
by senior citizens, and would not qualify under criteria
established for affordable housing within the Housing
Element; that he believed it would be a useful project,
but would not target income levels proposed to be served,
and probably would be closer to the 110% over median income;
that the confusion as to why it cannot be counted relates
to the product being proposed; that the project serves
a different clientele than that which is proposed to be
in the Housing Element, i .e. , those below 80% over median
income; and that since the project provides a service beyond
simply housing, it falls into a different categroy.
Mayor stated that the policy established some time ago
arrives at a different conclusion, and although the project
is worthy and servesthe purpose suggested, the City does
have a problem with sewer plant capacity, and decision
must be made as to what comes first; and that if the project
is approved for connection, then capacity will virtually
be at ground zero and no more exemptions would be available
for a worthwhile project unless a project already allocated
for a capacity does not proceed.
Motion by Rose, seconded by -Beirich, as above noted, failed
to carry by the following vote :
AYES: Beirich & Rose
NOES: Field, Ortner & Doyle
ABSENT: None
In answer to question by Council , City Manager stated
. that there would be no problem if Mr. Hirsch desired to
amplify and resubmit his request.
6. GOLF COURSE FEES
Recommendation of Community Services Commission: That
the Council adopt a new schedule of fees for the Municipal
Golf Course. (92)
Director of Community Services reviewed his report, dated
June 17, 1981 , outlining the Commission's recommendation,
and noted that the capital improvement items contained
in the report constitute a "wish list" and if they are
to be achieved a sound financial condition must be achieved
first and then consideration can be given on an individual
project basis.
Council Minutes
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6. GOLF COURSE FEES (Continued)
City Manager stated that no formal review has been given
to those items, and if funds are achieved, then a decision
needs to be made whether to stabilize rates or use the
funds for improvements needed; and that no predetermined
conclusions have been made in that regard. CONT'D
(92)
Councilman Beirich stated that he would support the resolu-
tion, and was hopeful that the Commission would not spend
anymore time rehashingthe issue of land values and loan
forgiveness, since those issues have been settled.
Resolution 13845, approving golf course fees, as recom-
mended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Field,
seconded by Ortner, and unanimously carried, that Resolution
13845 be adopted.
7. PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER
Recommendation: Consideration of request for funding
in connection with completion of cultural center study.
City Manager stated that it was unfortunate that the request
did not surface more directly when the Council was considering
the concept endorsement; that the time period is something (139)
about which the City can do nothing; that it is a one-
time offer and event which would justify support of the
Council to fund the remaining portion of the study;
that he believes only the study will produce the informa-
tion needed to ask the right questions and, hopefully,
get the right answers.
Councilman Rose stated that he agreed it probably would
be the last chance of getting the land available, and supported
moving forward, but perhaps his perception of moving forward
was not the same as that of others ; that, originally, he
perceived that a citizens group would take the lead and
move forward, and, although that may have been the ideal ,
it may not be the way to do it; that the Council will need
to get involved and be in a position of receiving public
input; that he favored seeing the report come to the Council ;
that he believed the issue will have to go to a vote of
the people, and that the Council should do everything it
can to aiding full public discussion; that it is not a
cultural center, but a convention center, of which the
cultural center is a very small part; that he did not think
people understood what is being discussed; that he has
lost confidence in supporting leadership of the citizen
group, and believes the Council should take the lead; and
that he would support spending the additional money, but
only if the report comes to the City.
Councilman Field stated that he believed the leadership
of the citizen group was valid and that it brought forth
a valid concept, and a lure of upgrading the economy,
substantiating staff report, a cultural and convention
center; that it is enigmatic and brings with it complicated
conditions ; that the City Attorney has indicated a vote
will be required; that the feasibility study is needed;
and that he would support a modest amount less than $7-8,000
so it can proceed.
Council Minutes
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7. P.S. CULTURAL CENTER (Continued)
Councilwoman Ortner stated that the economy and future
of the City is at stake; that $15,000 is a small amount
to pay in order to look at whether it will or will not
work; that consideration of what the City will be facing
in the next few years must be addressed; that if it does
not happen on this site , it will go someplace else and
it will not be in Palm Springs, since this is the only
land available; that she has a number of questions which
must be answered before she could vote on whether the City
should become involved; and that she viewed the funding (139)
as a matching effort by the City with that of the community,
and did not see it as an unwise use of taxpayer money.
Mayor stated that if the project survives the test of the
feasibility study, the matter will have to be placed on
the ballot; that the City is the only entity which can
make the project fly if it is going to fly at all ; that
the only way to get the information needed is through the
feasibility study; that concerns of cultural center vs.
convention center should be answered in the study; and
that he had concerns in that he understood the citizen
group only wanted Council endorsement of the concept, but
in light of City Manager's comments that the project is
in a go or no go status, he would support paying the
additional cost to complete the study, with the understanding
that the City becomes the holder of the report.
Councilman Beirich stated that simply based on the letter
received, he could not support the proposal ; that he has
concerns about spending City funds based on preliminary
information on a project that would not go forward; that
he supported suggestion by Councilman Rose that if the
City comes up with the balance of funds, it either becomes
the leader or an equal partner with the cultural center
group; that he questioned whether the community who wants
the center cannot raise the money whether they want it
at all ; and that if the City is to rescue the project,
then there must be something besides dollars that goes
along with that rescue.
Councilwoman Ortner stated that she favored appropriating
the money, but not that the City become the lead agency
at this time; that such a determination should be made
after seeing the study; and that the City should not be
in that position, should it decide not to proceed.
Mayor suggested that this matter be continued to adjourned
meeting scheduled for June 18, and that the City Manager
draft a resolution for Council consideration, incorporating
the suggestions made; after which, it was moved by Ortner,
seconded by Beirich, and unanimously carried, that this
matter be continued, as recommended by the Mayor.
8. PALM SPRINGS YELLOW CAB - LICENSE AGREEMENT
City Manager reviewed Alternatives A and B, as follows :
a) Alternative A: a restatement of findings presented at (143)
the last meeting, and revocation of license agreement;
b) Alternative B : a restatement of findings presented at
the last meeting, and continuance of license agreement
subject to conditions, which relate to maintenance,
maintenance programs, license agreement amendments to
be prepared by Staff, and a seeking of assistance of
the Chamber of Commerce, at least occasionally, to
evaluate service provided.
Council Minutes
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8. PALM SPRINGS YELLOW CAB (Continued)
He stated there are alternatives for providing service,
if thelicense is terminated; and if it is continued, there
would be a probationary period until August 31 , 1981 , and
if it is not successful , the result may be a timing problem
in finding a new licensee before the new season starts ,
In answer to questions by Council , City Manager stated
that new equipment purchase was not a requirement during
the probationary period; that he understood the licensee
had ordered new mobile radio equipment and was ready to
order the cars; that he believed there was sufficient evi-
dence to support the findings and forfeiture of the agree- CONT'D
ment; that alternatives requested by Council have been (143)
presented; that although the cabs may be cleaner, there
may be fewer of them; that both pro and can comments have
ben received; and that he did not wish to imply that there
has been a failure in getting together with licensee. lie
stated that he understood that if the license were to con-
tinue, that certain things had to change; that Alternative
B addresses those concerns, and, if approved, the staff
can live with it, but he still recommended Alternative A.
In answer to questions by Council , Transportation Director
stated that based on observations, and complaints received
by telephone, he still supported the original recommendation;
that reports received from rider complaints in the last
few days indicated that over the last week there have been
3-4 cabs on the street, some of which were out of town
when calls for service were made, that riders experienced
over one hour delays, and while the cabs may be cleaner,
reports indicated that one was broken down and had to be
towed, leaving only two cabs on the street; that under
standards approved by the Council in setting new rates ,
the determination was that ten cabs were to be available
at all times, 15 10-hour shifts during the season and 8
during the off-season; that calls for service have been
running 200 per day, and that a good average for a 10-
hour shift is between 20-26 pickups per shift, and, in
that event, there is no way that three cabs can do it;
that information has been based on telephone reports and
complaints from, citizens who both did and did not wish
to give their names; and that observation of other cabs
at the cab yard suggests it would be a long time before
they would be in service and most appear to be in a state
of being dismantled. He stated that 8 10-hour shifts trans-
lated into number of cabs would depend on how the shifts
are staggered; and if there are only three cabs, the maximum
would be 6 10-hour shifts, and that would have to assume
no breakdowns or no down time for servicing or repair.
In answer to question by Council , Mr. Smith, licensee,
stated that he has not had any less than 8 shifts per day
in the last six weeks; and that it was not true that there
were only three cabs available for service.
Councilman Field stated that he commended and appreciated
the Council 's forbearance in this matter; that it was
his understanding that such forbearance represented concerns
for the community should the license be terminated and
what would happen next and what could be counted on ; that
he believes those questions have been answered; and than
he believes interim service can be provided and there is
a potential for permanent providers.
Council Minutes
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8. PALM SPRINGS YELLOW CAB (Continued)
It was moved by Field, and seconded by Ortner, that
Resolution 13846, making findings and revoking the
license agreement, be adopted.
Councilman Rose stated that he could not support the
motion, and although the community may be better off without
the particlar cab company, nevertheless, the Council would
be making a number of legal findings and lifting a franchise
and not stipulating that a contract is terminated and it
is looking for bids for another company to take over the
service; that he had hoped staff had additional facts that
would convince him to take this action and was looking
for information that staff had actually verified the number CONT'D
of cabs on the street and had done specific things to re- (143)
emphasize that which Council had previously been told;
that information was not received, and, in fact, contrary
information has been received from Mr. Smith; that Transporta-
tion Director only indicated his feelings about whether
some things were true, e.g., air conditioning not working
because vehicles observed with windows rolled down; that
such information is not valuable or sufficiently definite
to enable him to vote to lift the franchise; that the potential
proposals for replacement service look good, but he did
not believe he could vote to lift the franchise based on
information previously given or received this date; and
that he could support Alternative B.
In answer to question by Council , City Attorney stated
that relative to effective date of termination, forthwith
can be used, however, the ordinary process would be to
fix a date certain; after which, Councilman Field suggested
amending his motion to reflect termination date of June
30, 1981 .
Transportation Director stated that the purpose of leaving
the ,effective date blank was to allow Council to select
the date desired, whether it be midnight of the date of
action or a date in the immediate future.
Councilman Beirich stated that from a practical standpoint,
putting off the date by thirteen days probably would not
assure anything except lack of service, and create problems
for staff to try and keep something running for someone
who knows that time is up.
Councilman Field amended his motion to reflect termination
effective forthwith.
In answer to question by Council , Transportation Director
proposals are available to insure interim service; that
broad public information would be needed to let people
know how to obtain service; and that he would provide the
Council assurances that service would be available on
June 18, 1981 . Note: Under Staff reports and requests,
Transportation Director reported that arrangements have
been made with Mr. Grannis, Desert Cab, to provide the
service on an interim basis , beginning June 18, 1981 .
Following discussion, motion by Field, seconded by Ortner,
to adopt Resolution 13846, making findings and revoking
the license agreement effective forthwith, carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Beirich, Field, Ortner and Doyle
NO: Rose
ABSENT: None
Council Minutes
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9. POLICE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Recommendation: That the Council delay beyond the Novem-
ber, 1981 General Election, consideration of forming a (113)
law enforcement assessment district.
It, was moved by Ortner, seconded by Beirich, and unani-
mously carried, that delay as recommended be approved.
CONSENT AGENDA:
10. Resolution 13847 approving continuing appropriations from (61 )
the 1980-81 fiscal year into the 1981-82 fiscal year.
11 . Resolution 13848 approving amending Resolution 13445, revising (61 )
City's appropriation limit for 1980-81 fiscal year.
12. Resolution 13849 approving reservation of unappropriated fund
balances in various operating and capital projects funds for (61 )
the fiscal year ending 6-30-81 .
13. Resolution 13850 adopting an appropriations limit for fiscal (61 )
year ending 6-30-82.
14. Minute Order 2952 awarding three-year maintenance contract
for all city-owned communications and electronic equipment (117)
to Motorola C & E, Inc. , in amount of $34,500 annually.
15. Minute Order 2953 awarding bid to West Coast Arborists to
remove palm tree seed pods and selected fronds, in amount (136)
of $24,966; and Resolution 13851 amending the budget to appro- (61 )
priate additional $9,466, therefore.
16. Resolution 13852 approving policy relative to City vehicles,
monthly car allowances, and mileage rates for reimbursement; (114)
and rescinding Resolution 13541.
17. Resolution 13853 approving final development plans for Phase (116)
I of retail shopping center on the NW corner of Tahquitz-
McCallum Way and Sunrise Way - Plaza Caliente, P.D. 85.
18. Resolution 13854 approving 1-year extension in which to com- (116)
mence construction of Planned Development District 96, a 36-
unit condominium project on south side of Escoba Drive, east
of E1 Cielo Road, subject to two additional conditions, i .e. ,
school impact and storm drain fees.
19. Minute Order 2954 awarding purchase of a fuel control system to (117)
R.H. Alexander Co. , in amount of $26,656.22; and Resolution & 61 )
13855 amending the budget to appropriate additional $20,657,
therefore.
20. Minute Order 2955 ratifying waiver of formal bidding procedure (127)
and authorizing payment to James M. Montgomery Consulting
Engineers, Inc. , in amount of $13,823 for Wastewater Treatment
Plant upgrading and expansion bid document reproductions.
21 . Resolution 13856 approving 1-year time extension for Tentative (137)
Tract Map 15620, for property between Stevens Road and W.
Vista Chino, east of Via Monte Vista, 13-lot subdivision,
Hallmark/E. Marteka.
22. Resolution 13857 approving Tentative Tract Map 17043 for property (137)
in Palm Hills, west of Palm Hills Drive, north of Eagle Canyon
PD 91 ), 97-units, Ervin/M. Dunn.
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23. Resolution 13858 approving Tentative Tract Map 17151 to
combine property on the south side of the westerly -terminus (137)
of Tahquitz-McCallum Way, 76-units, PD 129, Webb/Carlillac-
Fairview Homes.
24. Resolution 13859 approving Tentative Parcel Map 17450 to
combine property on Bogie Road, between Chia Road and (119)
Tachevah Drive, industrial building, ASL/Fairport Con-
struction.
25. Resolution 13860 approving Tentative Tract Map 17502 for
property on Tahquitz-McCallum Way, west of Sunset Way, (137)
office condominium complex, KWL/C.J. Morris .
26. Resolution 13861 approving concurring in actions of CRA (124)
this date.
27. Resolution 13862 and 13863 approving Payroll Warrants and (86)
Claims and Demands.
28. Resolution 13864 approving amendment to Agreement #447 with
Diehl , Evans and Company, increasing audit fee to $13,200. (58)
It was moved by Beirich, seconded by Ortner, and unanimously
carried, that Resolutions 13847 through 13864 and Minute
Orders 2952 through 2955, be adopted; Field abstaining on
Resolution 13858.
29. TRAFFIC SIGNALS - PAIGE ELECTRIC CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #3
Recommendation: That the Council approve Change Order
No. 3 to contract with Paige Electric, Inc. , increasing
contract $36,814.66, for extra work incurred in construction (130)
of eleven intersection signal projects.
Director of Community Development highlighted executive
summary attached to the Change Order, indicating all of
the changes, all of which were initiated by the City and
were not because the contractor found something for which
he needed to request more money; and which also identifies
approximately $25,000 worth of items which are subject
to reimbursement by developers. He stated that -all work
has been' completed.
In answer to questions by Council , Director of Community
Development stated that efforts are made to coordinate
all plans and information concerning utilities, and,
generally, that has been reduced to only a few errors
in the field, but occasionally some are found; and that
changes in projects, after plans were developed for the
signals, necessitated changes in the signal projects at
Farrell/Ramon and at Bogie/111 .
Minute Order 2956, approving the Change Order, as recom-
mended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Beirich,
seconded by Rose, and unanimously carried, that Minute
Order 2956 be adopted.
30. CERTAIN CAPITAL PROJECTS - INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS AND
CONTINUANCE THEREOF
Resolution 13865 and 13867, amending the 1980-81 budget
to increase appropriations for certain Capital Projects,
and to continue same into the 1981-82 fiscal year, were (61 )
presented; after which, it was moved by Beirich„ seconded
by Field, and unani.mousl.y carried, that Resolutions 13865
and 13867 be adopted.
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31 . TRACT 16166 - FINAL MAP
Resolution 13866, approving Final Tract Map 16166
for property on Via Las Palmas, between North Palm Canyon
Drive and Camino del Centro, condominium conversion, (137)
Billington/United Enterprises , was presented; after
which, it was moved by Beirich, seconded by Rose, and
unanimously carried, that Resolution 13866 be adopted.
32. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Mayor reported recommendation of Desert Hospital District
Board to reappoint Jackie Ellam to the Desert Hospital (60)
Authority, for the term ending January, 1985; after which,
it was moved by Field, seconded by Beirich, and unanimously
carried, that said reappointment be approved.
Upon recommendation of Council committee, it was moved
by Beirich, seconded by Rose, and unanimously carried,
that Ray Hutchison be reappointed to the Rent Review (60)
Commission for term ending June 30, 1984.
REPORTS & REQUESTS
33. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - Received & Ordered Filed
a) Treasurer's Monthly - April , 1981
34. CITY COUNCIL reports or requests
a) At request of Councilwoman Ortner, Director of Com-
munity Development was directed to ascertain whether
commercial operations are being conducted at the
Moorten 's Botanical Gardens on'South Palm Canyon Drive.
b) Councilman Rose expressed his disdain for the cable
TV operation and its failure to provide FM, althoug17
it said that it would do so, and is now citing that
as a reason to justify rate increases to be imposed
this year.
c) Central Corridor Improvement District:
At the outset of the meeting, Mayor read a prepared
statement, a copy of which is on file in the Office
of the City Clerk, clarifying that the action taken
by the Council on June 3, was only for a continuance
of the matter, and that committee of merchants headed
by Ray Gorney is not an official city committee, and (133)
in the opinion of the City Attorney, is not subject
to the Brown Act; and noting the City staff will provide
information to Mr. Gorney or any other group studying
this matter.
At this point in the meeting, Councilman Rose stated
that if Mr. Gorney is conducting meetings with a
committee, he, personally, believed it would be the
wrong approach not to have them open to the public.
Councilman Beirich questioned whether nothing happened
with the petitions presented because it was not the
proper time, or if staff was doing anything to verify
what the filers of the petitions purported the petitions
to contain.
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c) Central Corridor Improvement District (Contirn,ied) :
City Manager stated that there was no legal issue before
the Council and, therefore, the petitions were an informa-
tion item; that no further analysis has been made of
them; that if the Council had adopted a resolution
of intention and had held a public hearing thereon,
it is possible the petitions may have become active CONT'D
in that proceedings, but not in its absence; and that (133)
it is difficult to state what is the proper time,
since the Council will need to clarify the question
so everyone will know what they are addressing, and
when the issue comes up again, the petitions can be
brought out and made available for everyone to see.
Nina Goerres, Needle People, stated that she worked
with others in collecting the petitions and that they
were aware of the district boundaries when the signa-
tures were collected and each was checked against the
assessment list provided by the Redevelopment; Director;
that the intent was that the petitions be acted upon,
and the petitioners stated opposition to the expansion
and requested dissolution, ' of the district,; that
if it is not the right time to submit the petitions ,
then they would like to have them back in order to
submit them at the appropriate time; that she: was not
aware whether the signatures represented 51% of the
original district boundaries and assessments; and that
she did not think the ad hoc committee would serve
any purpose.
35. PUBLIC reports or requests
a) Alex Chobotuk, A & E Alterations, inquired as to how
a person gives information concerning taxicab service,
and expressed his opinion that drivers should wear
some type of uniform or identification.
36. STAFF reports or requests - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business , at 10:20 p.m. , Mayor
declared the meeting adjourned to a closed session, and
upon reconvening at 10:30 p.m. , declared the meeting
adjourned to Thursday, June 18, 1981 , at 12 Noon, in the
Large Conference Room, City Hall .
NORMAN R. KING
City Clerk.,
W�UDITH SUMICH
Deputy City Clerk