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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/13/1983 - MINUTES ��3 t CITY OF PALM SPRINGS 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: Y 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. ) r Council Minutes 7-13-83 Page 2 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. Council Minutes r 7-13-83 Page 3 9. MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE STORAGE AREA r 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 r 4�i l Council Minutes 7-13-83 Page 4 ' 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 J process. 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 1 I