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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 15, 1983
A Regular meeting of the City Council of Palm Springs, California
was called to order by Mayor Bogert, in the Council Chamber, 3200
Tahquitz-McCallum Way on Wednesday, June 15, 1983 at 7:30 p.m.
1 ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Doyle, Foster,
Maryanov, Ortner & Mayor Bogert
Absent: None
The meeting was opened with the salute to the Flag and a moment of
silence.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned for the purpose of convening as the Community
Redevelopment Agency; after which, members reconvened as the City
Council .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Foster, seconded by Doyle, and unanimously
carried that the Minutes of June 1, 1983 be approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 1983/84 BUDGET
City Manager explained budget review process, and noted
that the Council reviewed the proposed budget in detail
' at study session on June 4, 1983; and recommended final
adoption of the budget on June 28, 1983. He stated
that the total budget, including all funds is up 3.8%
of which 1.2% represents increases in the General Fund
and other operating funds; that he believed the City (61 )
was holding its own financially; that the police
department expansion ranked highest in terms of capital
' improvement priorities, and the funding to cover an
aggressive airport development program is primarily
from federal grants, with some matching funds by the
' Airport; that he did not recommend that the General
Fund assume increase of Airport budget; that the budget
provides items agreed to in MOU with General and Fire
Units; and the City may face the possibility of
retaining outside help in the future in terms of
employee-negotiating. He stated that it is not known
at this time to what extent State assistance will be
forthcoming, although $650,000 has been projected in
the budget; that the "bailout" monies could be
L increased depending on the specific version adopted by
the Legislature; that the budget meets the basic needs
of the community and provides an adequate financial
picture; and that he considered 1983-84 as a critical
year for stabilizing the tax base.
In answer to question by Council, City Manager
explained the independent audit process used by the
City, which, although not required by State Law, has
shown the City financial records and procedures to be
excellent, with some minor exceptions concerning
efficiency. He also stated that the Finance Director
' has provided award-winning financial reports.
Mayor declared the hearing open.
Council Minutes
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1 . 1983-84 BUDGET (Continued) ,
Howard Lapham, 577 E. Sunny Dunes, commented from
prepared report (a copy of which is on file in the
Office of the City Clerk) relative to past, present and
proposed budget, and his observation that expenditures CONT'D
and revenues are drawing closer together. He also (61 )
commented on the percentage of compensation provided in
the MOUs with Fire and General Unit and the relationhip
thereto with the CPI; as well as his opinion as to a
proliferation of consultants retained in the last few 4
years; and that the Council should consider reducing
the amount of the General Fund expenditures, and not
increase dog licenses.
John Stiles, Convention & Visitors' Bureau Vice-
President, requested that if any CUB funds are to be
withheld at this time, that only the computer purchase
and not relocation expense be considered.
John Hollinger, 1089 Olive Way, suggested that a full-
time City Engineer be provided, and expressed opinion
that present procedure is a deterrent to a developer
and the ability to get a job completed.
There were no further appearances.
With respect to items suggested to be included by the
Council at the June 4 budget review, City Manager
recommended that certain matters be carried over for
consideration after the State budget is acted on, i .e. : '
a) Adding 1 Zoning Enforcement Officer I;
b) Adding .5 Clerk Typist II (City Clerk)
c) CVB Computer Purchase
d) Chamber of Commerce Request for funding.
and that the following items be included in the budget:
a) Senior Center Funding ($10,000)
b) Animal Inspection & Licensing Program
c) Redevelopment Rent ($13,700)
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d) Alejo/Farrell traffic signal (with needs study
prior to expenditure) .
It was the consensus of the Council to delay items as
recommended by the City Manager, with the exception of
b) . During discussion, Councilmembers Ortner and
Maryanov agreed that the justification for the position
was not at issue, but they felt it would be more
appropriate to defer a decision until the bailout funds
were known and what the Council would be dealing with.
Regarding budgeted funds for traffic signal at Alejo
and Farrell, it was the consensus of the Council to
budget the proposed amount, with understanding that the
new Traffic Engineer will reevaluate the need for the
signal . Councilman Foster spoke in opposition to
expenditure of funds for a signal at that location,
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1 . 1983-84 BUDGET (Continued)
stating that warrants show a marginal support for it;
that it will delay traffic flow on Farrell Drive;
increase fuel consumption; and that there are other
intersections where he believed signals would be more
appropriate.
Note: No actions adopted; budget to be considered,
with directions as above provided, at adjourned meeting
June 28, 1983.
CONT'D
CVB Budget Process: (61 )
Councilman Doyle stated that the Council has had a lack
of information as to the thinking behind the
development of the CVB budget, and he recommended that
the Council endorse the concept that the City Manager' s
Office participate in the process of developing the CVB
budget, in order to insure dialogue between the staff
of the CVB and the City to enable the Council to
better judge whether the dollars requested are
appropriate. He stated that the City Manager' s Office
should be involved at the beginning of the process and
not the end.
It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Maryanov, and
unanimously carried, that the City Manager participate
in the CVB budget development, commencing with the
' 1984-85 fiscal year, as above suggested.
2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - ENERGY ELEMENT
Recommendation: That the Council adopt the energy
element to the General Plan, and order filing negative
declaration of environmental assessment.
Energy Coordinator reviewed his report dated June 15, (101 )
1983, and a supplemental report of the same date,
indicating Energy Commission recommendation to approve
the element as recommended by the planning commission
and to adopt Appendicies B, C and D of document
entitled "Technical Appendix to the Palm Springs Energy
Element."
Mayor declared the hearing open.
Betty Beadling, Energy Commissioner, commended staff
for its work in preparing the element, i .e. , Brian
Mayhew, Administrative Assistant.
There being no further appearances Mayor declared the
hearing closed.
Resolution 14626 adopting the Energy Element as
recommended including Appendicies B, C, and D, was
presented; after which, it was moved by Doyle, seconded
by Maryanov, and unanimously carried, that Resolution
14626 be adopted.
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3. ZTA 5.0260 - PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS &
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PROCEDURES
Recommendation: That the Council approve amendments to (103)
the Zoning Text to include new Section 91319.00 to
provide property maintenance standards, city--wide; and
amend architectural review procedures.
Director of Community Development reviewed his report,
dated June 15, 1983, and stated that this matter had
been reviewed in detail at the last study session; that
it provides guidelines with specifics as to property
maintenance, refers to standards regarding vacant
property, building maintenance, site improvements,
landscaping, and irrigation systems to maintain planted
areas, and adds section to all zoning categories in the
City to refer to said standards. He stated that items ,
approved through the Architectural Advisory Committee
process shall be required to be maintained in the
status under conditions which such items were approved.
Mayor declared the hearing open; there being no
appearances, the hearing was closed.
Councilman Doyle commended the Maintenance and Clean-up
Task Force, which helped to develop the proposed
ordinance.
City Clerk read title of the Ordinance as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, '
CALIFORNIA, ADDING A MAINTENANCE SECTION NO. 9319.00
AND A NEW ITEM 7 TO THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW SECTION
9403.00 TO THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING ORDINANCE.
It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Foster and
unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and
the Ordinance be introduced for first reading.
4. ZTA 5.0273 - ACCESSORY APT UNITS IN RES. ZONES ("GRANNY
FLATS") 4
Recommendation: That the Council amend the Zoning Text Y
to allow creation of accessory apartment units in
single-family zones, city-wide.
Director of Community Development reported that this (103)
item had been reviewed in detail at the fast study
session, and that it relates to responding to recent
State law which established that cities are required to
allow additional dwelling units in single-family zones
either under State mandated provisions or under
requisites established by the local entity. He stated
that the proposed ordinance provides the conditions
under which such additional unit would be allowed, and
highlighted same. In answer to question by Council, he
stated that tandem parking would not be allowed and the
question of utilizing a single meter for all utilities
on the property was not included in the conditions
recommended by the Planning Commission, and that there
was some concern as to whether such increases could be
passed-through under the rent control provisions.
Council Minutes
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4. .ZTA 5.0273 (Continued)
In answer to question by Council , City Attorney stated
that long-term leasing would not be any different for
such units than any other apartment type dwelling up to
the statutory maximum of 99 years, and in these cases
it would most likely be unusual to extend leases for
those long-term periods. He , stated that the original CONT"D
intent of the legislation was to provide auxiliary (103)
living for a family member, however that is not the
case in the current legislation as the result of issues
' faced by the Legislature regarding age and
discrimination; that the intent by the State
Legislature is to permit separate units as a means of
expanding affordable rental stock in the State; and
that he believed that it would be possible to require a
v single meter for the utilities, and any effort to
incorporate such language should be returned to the
Planning Commission for review.
Councilman Foster stated that he objected to the State
trying to tell the cities how to run their business and
mandating the possibility of making a duplex out of
every home; and every effort should be made to make
that as difficult as possible, and yet provide family
members an opportunity to meet their particular family
housing needs.
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Mayor declared the hearing open.
' Don Lawrence stated that he supported Councilman
Foster' s comments that the ordinance needs to be
approved by July 1, that he endorses the concept of the
single meter for utilities and that the housing
industry in the State was also opposed to the
legislation.
There being no further appearances, the Mayor declared
the hearing closed.
It was moved by Foster, seconded by Maryanov, and
unanimously carried, that this matter be returned to
-- the Planning Commission for recommendation concerning
specific language to require single utility meters to
serve the entire property.
5. STREET LIGHTING MNTCE DISTRICT #3 (CROSSLEY)
Recommendation: Conduct hearing on Res. of Intention
to form maintenance district for lights installed in
the Crossley Tract; all property owners have been (56)
notified of time and place for hearing, and individual
assessments.
Report reviewed by Director of Community Development
noting that there was no opposition to the formation of
the District filed with the City Clerk.
r Mayor declared the hearing open; there being no
appearances, the hearing was closed.
Resolution 14627 overruling protests on the spread of
the assessment and confirming the diagram and
assessment spread was presented; after which, it was
moved by Doyle, seconded by Foster, and unanimously
' carried that Resolution 14627 be adopted.
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6. PARKWAYS MAINTENANCE-_ DISTRICTS 6A, 68 and 6C
Recommendation: Conduct hearing on annual spread of
assessment for maintenance costs for above districts. (138)
Director of Community Development reported that the
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assessments provide for the 1983-84 year and that there
have been no protests submitted.
Mayor declared the hearing open; there being no
appearances, the hearing was closed.
Resolution 14628 overruling protests and confirming the
spread of assessment was presented; after which, it was
moved by Doyle, seconded by Ortner and unanimously
carried that Resolution 14628 be adopted.
7. & 8. A.D. 141 - EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS & HEARING ON
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
Recommendation: Consideration of Resolution of
Necessity relative to dedications of Racquet Club Road,
within Assessment District 141. No written requests to
be heard were submitted with the City Clerk within time (56)
prescribed pursuant to Notice of Hearing; and
consideration of hearing scheduled relative to
Resolution of Intent to order improvement of Racquet,
Club Road between Indian Avenue and Palm Canyon Drive.
Supplemental report of Director of Community-
Development indicated that this matter was being
recommended to be rescheduled for July 20, 1983. '
Discussion ensued and it was noted that the Council
will not meet on July 20 and an alternate hearing date
needed to be set.
Allen Perrier, attorney representing resident within do
the District commented on previous circumstances
relative to the Assessment District, and the Planned
Development District relative to theshopping center on
the southeast corner of Racquet Club, and Palm Canyon,
and the developer' s condition to pay for street
improvements and the relationship of that to an
assessment district; and requested that this matter be
rescheduled to sometime in the Fall , which wound permit
the zoning issues now under consideration for the
northeast side of the street to be resolved and which
he felt would ultimately resolve the dedication issues,
thereby, allowing the imposition of the cost of the �
street ,improvement to be borne by the developer, as he
believes was originally the intent.
City Manager stated that the comments were
inappropriate and that the issue to be resolved related
to the scheduling of the hearing. '
Resolution 14629 rescheduling hearings on the
Assessment District was presented; after which it was
moved by Doyle, seconded by Foster, and unanimously
carried, that Resolution 14629, establishing hearing
date for July 13, 1983, be adopted. '
Staff was requested to provide information to the
Council relative to conditions for the planned
development district. ,
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - NONE
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
9. ZTA 5.0244 - HOME OCCUPATION
Recommendation: That the Council amend the Zoning Text
to complement recent Municipal Code amendment to allow (103)
home occupations (originally reviewed in public hearing
at time of Municipal Code change) .
` City Clerk read title of Ordinance as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO ALLOW HOME OCCUPATION AS A
PERMITTED USE IN VARIOUS RESIDENTIAL, URBAN RESERVE
" AND GUEST RANCH ZONES.
Councilwoman Ortner stated that she does not approve of
home occupations; however, due to the nature of the
Ordinance, she would support it.
It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Foster and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived, and
the Ordinance be introduced for first reading.
10. SENIOR CENTER LEASE EXTENSION
Recommendation: That the P. S. Senior Center lease of
facility at the Frances Stevens Park be extended 90
days, from its termination date of June 30, 1983, under
the same terms and conditions. (117)
Minute Order 3249 extending the agreement as
recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
Maryanov, seconded by Foster and unanimously carried
that Minute Order 3249 be adopted.
11. CONVENTION CENTER DISTRICT
Recommendation: The the Council authorize a three-
phased architectural services contract with Rossetti &
Associates, relative to a Convention Center District,
in an amount not to exceed $21,000. (139)
Economic Development & Housing Director reviewed his
report dated June 15, 1983, noting that the various
M phases provide for a model and site line analysis of
the CBD and proposed Convention Center District; a
design analysis and review and proposed Convention
Center District development proposals; and a site plan
design schematic and cross section of a proposed
cultural facility.
' Councilman Doyle noted that this report was reviewed in
detail at the last study session and that the end
product will permit the Council and the community to be
aware of how the skyline would appear in the event of a
cultural center district.
• Resolution 14630 approving letter agreement, as
recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved
by Doyle, seconded, by Foster, and unanimously carried,
that Resolution 14630 be adopted.
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CONSENT AGENDA: '
12. Minute Order 3250 ratifying emergency expenditures, in amount _
of $10,963.95, to repair flood damage at the Golf Course. (92)
13. Resolution 14631 approving projects for CDBG Emergency Jobs (85)
Bill appropriation.
14. Minute Order 3251 approving Change Order #16 to increase con-
tract with W.F. Maxwell , Inc. , by $86,158.95, for Bogie (136)
Bridge.
15. Resolution 14632 approving letter proposal to amend fees by (58)
Diehl , Evans & Co. , for 1983-84 financial audit.
16. Resolution 14633 continuing appropriations from 1982-83 into (61 )
1983-84 fiscal year for projects not completed.
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17. Resolution 14634 appropriating into reserves the unappropri-
ated fund balances in designated City Operating and Capital
Project Funds for future operations or projects.
18. Resolution 14635 establishing an appropriations limit for (61 )
1983-84 fiscal year, in accordance with Art XII1B of the
Calif. Constitution.
19. Resolution 14636 approving final development plans for Phase (116)
4 of neighborhood shopping center at SE corner of Palm Canyon
and Racquet Club (Westar - P.D. 113) .
20. Resolution 14637 approving 12-month time extension for TTM &
17043 and P.D. 91, for property west of Palm Hills Drive (1116 16 ,
(Ervin/M. Dunn) .
21. Resolution 14638 transmitting approval to the County Board of (123)
Supervisors of 195-space mobilehome park in the Western
Village community near Windy Point (W. Coble/E. Phillips) .
22. Minute Order 3252 awarding purchase of a microfische data (84)
storage and retrieval system to Image Systems, Inc. , only
bidder, in amount of $10,445, for Fire Dept.
23. Resolution 14639 amending the budget to appropriate $93,819 (61 &
for right-of-way acquired for Ramon Road Bridge. 136)
24. Resolutions 14640 and 14641 approving Payroll Warrants and (86)
Claims & Demands.
25. Minute Order 3253 approving amendment #1 to BCL Agreement for (116) J
Desert Fashion Plaza Expansion in the amount of $2,380 to in- PD147
clude additional analysis in the Environmental Impact Report.
It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously
carried, that Resolutions 14631 through 14641 and Minute
Order 3250 through 3253 be adopted; Doyle abstaining on
Minute Order 3253.
26. CITY COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENTS
Background: Subsequent to initial work of the City Council
to develop goals and objectives, in July of 1982; five policy (114) '
statements have been developed and reviewed in detain by the
Council during recent study sessions. Policy statements
relate to financing city government, maintaining high quality
development, economic development, responsiveness to ,
citizens, and the downtown development.
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26. COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENTS (Continued)
Resolution 14642 adopting the policy statements to serve as a
course of direction for municipal operations and provide CONT'D
written goals to enhance citizen understanding of the 1114
CounciI ' s priorities, was presented; after which, it was
moved by Ortner, seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously
carried, that Resolution 14642 be adopted.
27. FINAL TRACT MAP 18077 AND FINAL PARCEL MAP 19036
Resolution 14643 approving Final Tract Ma 18077 for 137) &
pp g p property 137)
on the southeast corner of Stevens Road and Kaweah Road,
KWL/Scott Shore; and Resolution 14644 approving Final Parcel
Map 19036 to combine property on Avenida Olivos south of
Tachevah Drive -KWL/Picchione,
" were presented; after which it was moved by Foster, seconded
by Doyle, and unanimously carried, that Resolutions 14643 and
14644 be adopted.
28. MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGS - GENERAL AND FIRE UNITS
Background: Memoranda of Understandings relative to wages,
hours and the terms and conditions of employment for
employees in the General Unit and Fire Unit have been entered
into between the MERR and the representatives of said units (110)
and have been reviewed by the Council in closed sessions.
Resolution 14645 approving said Memoranda as recommended,
were presented; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded
by Doyle, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 14645 be
adopted.
REPORTS AND REQUESTS
29. City Council reports and requests
a) Mayor Pro Tem:
It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Foster and (70)
unanimously carried that Lloyd Maryanov be re-elected
as Mayor Pro Tem.
30. PUBLIC reports and requests - None
31. STAFF reports or requests - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at 9:50 p.m. , Mayor declared
the meeting adjourned to Tuesday, June 28, 1983 at 2 p.m. , in
the Large Conference Room, City Hall , in particular, to
consider adoption of the Budget for 1983/1984.
5?�UDITHSUMICH
City Clerk
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