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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 13, 1983
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order
by the City Clerk, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum
Way, on Wednesday, July 13, 1983, at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Doyle, Foster and Ortner
Absent: Councilmember Maryanov and Mayor Bogert
The meeting was opened with the salute to the Flag and a moment of a
silence.
ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
In the absence of the Mayor, and Mayor pro tem Maryanov, City
Clerk called for nominations for Mayor pro tem for this meeting;
after which, John Doyle was nominated, and it was moved by
Ortner, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, that
John Doyle serve as Mayor pro tem for this meeting.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (Joint hearing to consider and act
upon the Redevelopment Plan for the Tahquitz-Andreas Redevelopment
Project, and the certification of the Final Environmental Impact
Report on the Redevelopment Plan. See CRA Minutes this date) ,.
1 . TAHQUITZ-ANDREAS PROJECT AREA - REDEVELOPMENT PLAN & EIR
CRA Minutes this date are incorporated herein by reference,
as to reports, exhibits entered into record, hearing, and
CRA actions. The following reflects actions taken by the ,
City Council . (133 &
City Clerk read title of Resolution 14658, acknowledging recipt 124)
of the proposed redevelopment plan, the report to the Council , '
and final EIR on the proposed plan for said project; after
which, it was moved by Foster, seconded by Ortner, and unani-
mously carried, Maryanov and Bogert absent, that Resolution
14658 be adopted.
City Clerk read title of Resolution 14659, certifying the
completion of the final EIR for said project; after which,
it was moved by Foster, seconded by Ortner, and unanimously
carried, Maryanov and Bogert absent, that Resolution 14659
be adopted.
It was moved by Ortner, seconded by Foster, and unanimously
carried, Maryanov and Bogert absent, that written and oral
objections to the Redevelopment Plan be adopted.
City Clerk read title of Resolution 14660, finding that the
use of taxes allocated from the project for the purpose of
improving and increasing the community' s supply of low and
moderate-income housing outside the project area will be of
benefit to the project; after which, it was moved by Ortner,
seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, Maryanov and
Bogert absent, that Resolution 14660 be adopted.
City Clerk read title of Ordinance, as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
PALM SPRINGS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
It was moved by Foster, seconded by Ortner, and unanimously
carried, Maryanov and Bogert absent, that further reading
be waived, and that the Ordinance be introduced for first
reading.
(Note: At conclusion of business, meeting adjourned to July I
19, 1983, for second reading and adoption of the ordinance. )
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2. A.D. 141 (RACQUET CLUB ROAD)
On June 15, 1983, the Council rescheduled public hearing in
order to notify property owners of increased assessments,
as a result of receipt of bids higher than original engineer' s (56)
estimate; hearing on eminent domain proceedings related to
rights-of-way for the project was also continued.
Director of Community Development reported that necessary
rights-of-way have been dedicated, and a majority protest
has been received, i .e. , written protests representing 90%
of the district area. He recommended that staff be directed
to prepare resolution to abandon the district.
Mayor declared the hearing open; there being no appearances,
the hearing was closed.
It was moved by Foster, seconded by Ortner, and unanimously
carried, Maryanov and Bogert absent, that staff prepare resolu-
tion to abandon the district.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
a) John Turlo, City appointee to the Mosquito Abatement
District, gave a brief report, updating the Council as
to work of the District, and requesting that the Council
commend Captain George Stains, Mgr. of the District, for
his 14 years of service, during which there have not been
any tax increases to support the work of the District.
' CONSENT AGENDA:
' 3. Resolution 14661 fixing amount of money to be raised From property (140)
taxes for 1983-84 debt service requirements and fix a tax rate
_ therefor.
4. Resolution 14662 approving Airport Use Agreement with Imperial
Airlines, Inc. , for term September 1 , 1983 - August 14, 1984. (51 )
5. Minute Order 3263 authorizing purchase of a public safety motiva-
tion training program from Joseph Baker Enterprises, Inc. in
amount of $5,710.
6. Resolution 14663 revising golf course rates and regulations. (92)
7. Resolutions 14664 and 14665/approving Payroll Warrants and Claims (86)
& Demands.
8. Resolution 14666 concurring in CRA Resolution 148. (124)
It was moved by Ortner, seconded by Foster, and unanimously
carried, Maryanov and Bogert absent, that Resolutions 14661
through 14666, and Minute Order 3263 be adopted.
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9. MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE STORAGE AREA
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Recommendation: That the Council award contract to Robert
Jacobs Co. , Inc. , for golf cart storage area., and appropriate
additional $2,300, therefor. (61 '
92)
Director of Community Development stated that plans were
reviewed by former AAC member and Planning Commissioner, who
is an architect.
City Manager stated that staff had reviewed whether the proposal
should go the AAC, however, felt it was outside of the guide-
lines of matters subject to review by the Committee, but the
plans could be sent to the Committee if the Council so desired.
Councilman Foster stated that he has reviewed the plans, and
finds no problem with them.
Minute Order 3264 and Resolution 14667, adopting actions as y
recommended, were presented; after which, 'it was moved by
Foster, seconded by Ortner, and unanimously carried, Maryanov
and Bogert absent, that Minute Order 3264 and Resolution 14667
be adopted.
10. FPMs 17878 & 18713 ,
Resolution 14668, approving FPM 17878 to combine property
on the NW corner of Campana Way and Montalvo Way - Mainiero/Palm ,
Air Enterprises; and (119) '
Resolution 14669, approving FPM 18713 to divide property on
the NE corner of Racquet Club and North Palm Canyon
Drive - Webb/P.S. Square North, Ltd.
were presented; after which, it was moved by Ortner, seconded
by Foster, and unanimously carried, Maryanov and Bogert absent,
that Resolutions 14668 and 14669 be adopted.
REPORTS & REQUESTS: '
11 . CITY COUNCIL reports or requests - None
12. PUBLIC reports or requests
a) Marla Branson, spoke on behalf of Roadrunner Ranch, Western
Village Mobilehome Park, and others in the vicinity of
Windy Point and "Palm Springs Beach. " She commented on
problems and hazards created by off-road vehicles, and (109)
uncontrolled use of the area for recreation; that she
and others would like to be involved in any discussions
regarding the area, and, in particular, hoped to accomplish '
closure of the area; that the natural vegetation is being
destroyed, blowsand increasing, and traffic and parking
problems are creating hazards to people living in the '
area and driving on the highway; that people do not limit
their "recreation" to the "beach" area, but are travelling
in the area of the Tramway, on private property, and in '
other desert areas; that there are endless problems of
vandalism and destruction to TV cable lines and fences;
and that there are no sanitation facilities, pets are
abandoned to roam the area, and trash and debris accumu-
lates.
Mayor pro tem stated that the City has taken the lead
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' PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued)
in trying to work with the County, State, BLM and others
" to try to resolve some of these problems; and that there
are dollar constraints, and to completely close the area, CONT'D
would cost more, at least to the City, than would be afford- (109)
able. He suggested that she contact the Director of Com-
munity Services for further details and input into the
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City Manager stated that City staff would contact Ms.
Branson; and that the real solution to the problem is
the establishment of an area that is properly established,
controlled and maintained, and that there is no feasible
way to entirely ban use of the area, at least not within
City or County dollars available.
13. STAFF reports or requests - None
i ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at 9:40 p.m. , Mayor pro tem
declared the meeting adjourned to Tuesday, July 19, 1983,
at 9 a.m. , in the Large Conference Room, City Hall .
F UDITH SUMICH
City Clerk
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