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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 2, 1983
A Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Bogert in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednes-
day, November 2, 1983, at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Doyle, Foster, Maryanov,
Smith & Mayor Bogert
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The meeting was opened with the salute to the Flag and a moment
of silence.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Foster, and unanimously
carried, that the minutes of October 13 and 19, 1983, be
approved, subject to correction of October 19 minutes to
reflect that Bogert voted AYE with regard to motion detailed
in Item 4.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1 . FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT BOUNDARY CHANGE
Recommendation: That the Council conduct public hearing
on proposed transfer of flood control responsibilities from
Coachella Valley Water District to the Riverside County Flood
Control & Water Conservation District, and, thereafter, direct
staff to prepare appropriate resolutions for future Council
action.
Director of Community Development reviewed his report, dated
November 2, 1983, noting the difficulty of attempting to
implement a master plan of drainage in the City and deal
' with two separate Districts, and that as timing becomes more (88)
critical , the RCFCD has no means to collect the money to
install the improvements under the plan, nor the ability
to make those improvements outside of the District boundaries.
He stated that ballot measure in June, 1982, was approved
by the voters to impose a benefit assessment for flood
protection improvements.
Mr. Zappi , of the RCFCD presented slides and exhibits showing
how the benefit assessment was determined, noting the applic-
able amount per acre by use of land, not zoning.
1 In answer to question by Council , Mr. Edwards, RCFCD, described
a priority project in process in the vicinity of South and
East Palm Canyon Drives.
Mayor declared the hearing open.
Evelyn Duke, 2808 Sunny View, spoke in opposition, on the
basis that there is no flood problem in her area.
In answer to question by Don Lawrence, City Attorney stated
that the benefit assessment would not be a pass through under
rent control , but if it effected the net operating income,
it could serve as a basis for a hardship increase.
In response to comment by H.G. Johnson, 571 Molina, Director
' of Community Development explained interim program and ultimate
f development of flood plain maps and the applicability of
Federal Flood Insurance programs; and stated that all areas
of the Valley are included in one district or the other.
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1 . FLOOD CONTROL BOUNDARIES (Continued)
In answer to questions by Carla Estes, 352 N. Glen Circle,
Mr. Edwards stated that he was not aware of any special assess-
ments imposed by the CVCWD, but that it does have sewer and
water issues; and that the $24 per year, for average single-
family lots, would be above taxes now paid. City Manager
stated that it is clear that the CVCWD has not been, nor
will be, interested in urban drainage protection , and
the opposite is true for RCFCD; and that a. master plan for
drainage has been adopted for the City, and there are priority
projects to be constructed.
Mr. Edwards displayed map showing the drainage improvements (88)
needed in the area to be annexed, including Vista Chino line
as a high priority, noting that none of these can be
accomplished by the RCFCD because it cannot legally spend
funds for improvements outside of its boundaries.
In response to question by Anne Gore, 730 E. Vista Chino,
Council stated that all residents within the Zone 6, are
now paying the benefit assessment.
Sally Sands, 567 Lugo Circle, spoke in opposition to the
annexation, stating that the additional assessment will further
hamper the ability to rent properties.
In response to question by William Gietter, 2688 Calle Palo
Fierro, Director of Community Development stated that Mr.
Gietter did not pay drainage fees for project he installed
in the subject area, and that the dry well he installed is
to retain nuisance water on the property and not flood water,
and the property would be subject to the benefit assessment.
In response to question by Josephine Weinstock, 564 Lugo
Circle, Mr. Edwards stated that the Board of Supervisors
has placed a 10% lid on the amount of any annual increase,
and that such percentage is not a catch-up limit.
Bill Ford, owner of 1/4 acre on Chuperosa, spoke in support
of the annexation, stating that he would be happy to pay
the assessment if it will clear-up the "lake" at Sunrise
and Vista Chino every time it rains.
Culver Nichols, 899 N. Palm Canyon, spoke in favor, stating
that he was a member of the committee which formed the dis-
trict, and served as Zone 6 Commissioner for a number of
years; and even though there are areas which may be favorably
protected, he favored the change in order to have coordination
of one district and implementation of the master plan.
There being no further appearances, Mayor declared the hearing
closed.
Director of Community Development reported receipt of letters,
copie of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk,
one in protest, and two from property owners representing
158 acres, in favor.
It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Foster, and unanimously
carried, that the staff be directed to prepare necessary
documentation for Council action at the next meeting.
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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 .
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (CONTINUED)
2. C.U.P. 5.0290 - ANGEL VIEW
Recommendation: That the Council approve conditional use
permit to allow use of building at 452 N. Indian Avenue for
=� sale of new and used goods.
Director of Community Development reviewed Planning Commission (78)
recommendation, noting that the permit would be valid for
five years, and that a series of interim improvements would
be required, rather than full parking improvements, since
the block is projected to be redeveloped in 3-5 years. In
regard to question raised at study session, he stated that
the applicant owns the property in fee, and noted the various
• uses on and adjacent to the property.
Dr. Helene Kalfuss, President of Angel View, stated that
they do not receive or sell junk; that the manner by which .
the property was acquired is not material to the use permit,
however, the rentals from the existing tenants covers payment
of the mortgage, and was the impetus for relocating from
Amado Road; and that the thrift shop accounts for 35% of
the foundation' s income, and she urged approval .
Ken May, Angel View Director, stated that the plan is to
operate the shop 3-5 years, and the long-term goal is to
build a shop and warehouse in the Vista Chino-Airport area,
and he considered the time frame to be consistent with City
plans for redevelopment.
' There were no further appearances, and the Mayor declared
the hearing closed.
Councilman Doyle stated that he raised question at the study
session as to appropriateness of this type use based on
long-range plans for the downtown, i .e. , Indian Avenue; that
plans are being developed for the beautification of Indian
Avenue, and there is the possibility of hotels in the somewhat
immediate vicinity; that he questioned granting a use in
a zone where it is not usually allowed; that the Council
policies developed over the past year focused on quality
development, and although he was not suggesting that Angel
View was not a quality organization, there have been criticisms
that the downtown has not been made a more interesting place
in which to shop; that of those policies, one related to
attracting quality development, with downtown being the anchor;
that Indian Avenue needs to be looked at as another Palm
' Canyon Drive and every project which comes along must be
viewed in that light; that there is no question that Angel
View is a worthwhile organization and he supports its
endeavors, and there was misunderstanding as to what could
or could not be done in terms of the use permit, and assurances
by staff should not be read as meaning that the Planning
Commission or City Council would grant approval , and there
• ' may have been misunderstanding in that regard ; that he was
not comfortable with a five-year program, and would support
three years, with understanding that the permit would be
reviewed by the Planning Commission at that time; and that
he believed three years fits with eventual plans desired
by Angel View, as noted by Mr. May.
Councilman Foster stated that the Council ' s interest in knowing
the status of acquisition of the site related to uncertainty
as to whether the interest was short or long- term leasing,
or ownership in fee.
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2. C.U.P. 5.0290 (Continued)
Councilman Maryanov stated that he agreed with Mr. Doyle, ,.
and agreed that everyone has been supportive of Angel View, +
but that it is not the issue, rather the issue is the future
of Palm Springs, and he would not like the Council to be
in a position three years from now of having to agree to (78)
another five years, and then another five years after that;
and that it should be clear that this use is considered as
a short-term use at this location. He stated that he wants
to retain Angel View in Palm Springs, but not at this location.
Resolution 14763, approving conditional use permit, as recom-
mended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Doyle,
seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously carried, that Resolution
14763 be adopted, subject to amending Condition No. 7 to
reflect that the approval shall be valid for three years,
rather than five years as recommended by the Planning
Commission.
3. C.U.P. 5.0293 - CANYON HOTEL (MILNER CORP)
Recommendation: That the Council approve revised conditional
use permit to allow use of Canyon Hotel tennis complex and
convention center for other than hotel guests.
It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Foster, and unanimously (78) `
carried, that this matter be continued to December 7, 1983,
at request of applicant.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
a) Christmas Decorations:
Don Brown, Chamber of Commerce and Art Nigro, each
commented on Christmas Decorations and the costs related
thereto in order to refurbish the "bows" used last year
and need for additional amount over that which was budgeted
for 1983-84.
Councilman Doyle stated that input he has received from (136)
the community is that the bows are not acceptable and
he is not sure he would be willing to spend the money.
Councilman Maryanov stated that he would have a problem
approving the money and then having to approve the design,
in which case the City should do both; that he does not
favor spending money on more bows ; that the commitment
to fund something this year should be honored, but hope-
fully not for bows. He stated the he would vote against
additional funding, which would only result in spending
money for more of the same which is not liked.
Lyle Dambaus, 588 Mel , member of the Beautification Task "
Force, explained the refurbishing program; noting that
there are 75 bows.
Don Lawrence stated that he questioned whether the City
or merchants should be involved in the decorations, and
suggested that the Council take the lead in assuring
that something is done early in the year and not two
weeks prior to the time in which the decorations are
to be installed; and as a stop-gap measure, he favored '
spending some money for this year.
Councilman Smith stated that this matter goes on
year-after-year and a catalyst is needed, e.g. , the City,
Chamber or CVB, or a mixture of those, to come up with
a decorating design decision, which probably will result '
once it can be seen what the Town Center is doing.
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LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
4. PALM CANYON DRIVE - ON-STREET PARKING RESTRICTIONS
' Recommendation: That the Council approve revised parking
restrictions on portion of North and South Palm Canyon Drive.
Report reviewed by Director of Community Development, noting
that the plan has resulted in 11 additional spaces. (105)
Resolution 14764, approving the revisions as recommended,
was presented; after which, it was moved by Doyle, seconded
by Foster, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 14764
be adopted.
5. EL CIELO ROAD - LAND ACQUISITION
' Recommendation: That the Council authorize acquisition of
property at the SE corner of E1 Cielo Road and Sunny Dunes,
to provide ultimate street width for E1 Cielo Road. Report
' reviewed by Director of Community Development. (136)
Resolution 14765, authorizing acquisition as recommended,
' was presented; after which, it was moved by Doyle, seconded
by Maryanov, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 14765
be adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA:
6. Resolution 14766 approving time extension in which to submit
final development plans for P.D. 127 for construction of a (116)
golf course on El Cielo Road, between Sonora and Ramon Roads,
to April 6, 1985, to correspond to expiration date for TTM
' 18370.
7. Resolution 14767 approving 12-mo. time extension for TTM 18216
for property on the NW corner of E. Palm Canyion and Sagebrush - (137)
Hacker/Ichi Assoc.
8. Resolution 14768 authorizing destruction of specified records
on file in the Office of the City Clerk. (151 )
9. Minute Order 3305 approving agreement with the School District
relative to providing full-time police officer on the High (126)
yl School campus during 1983-84 school year.
10. Minute Order 3306 awarding contract to Matich Corporation for
resurfacing Ramon Road between Belardo and Bogie, in amount (136)
`= of $486,094.41 .
11 . Resolution 14769 designating the easterly intersection of Andreas
and Saturmino as stop intersection. (13) )
12. Resolution 14770 amending Comprehensive Fee Schedule to increase
' fingerprinting and concealed weapon permit fees. (114)
13. Resolution 14771 eliminating the Central Corridor District
Fund and transferring remaining balance to the General Fund. (86)
14. Resolutions (8) 14772 through 14779 relative to A.D. 143 pro-
ceedings, including Resolution of Necessity and Resolution (56)
of Intention, and setting hearing dates for January 18, 1984.
15. Resolution 14780 & 14781 approving Payroll Warrants and Claims
& Demands. (86)
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16. Resolution 14782 concurring in CRA actions this date (Res.
166-168 and motion re legal counsel on land acquisition and (124) `
prejudgement possession. )
17. Resolution 14783 amending budget to appropriate $8,500 to provide
funds for printing and distribution of a gifts catalog. (61 )
18. Minute Order 3307 ratifying emergency purchase of a police
patrol unit from Marshall Motor Cars, in amount: of $11 ,024, (84)
and waive formal bidding procedure.
It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Smith, and unanimously
carried, that Resolutions 14766 through 14781 , and 14783,
and Minute Orders 3305 through 3307 be adopted ; and it was
moved by Foster, seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously carried,
Doyle abstaining, that Resolution 14782 be adopted.
19. CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
City Manager stated that the Council needed to determine
policy whether to spend only that which is budgeted, that
which is budgeted plus that which was not spent last year,
or not to spend anything, in terms of Christmas decorations.
Councilman Doyle stated that he agreed with Mr. Miller that (136)
spending the money for the bows would be money wasted; that
he favored the Council making a commitment to al decorations
program next year with a time line starting in early February,
and providing a financial commitment of $15,000 as seed money
for the community to come up with the remainder needed to ,
decorate the community, considering business areas other
than just downtown ; that if the issue is not addressed, the
community will continue to coast along and end up as a
"stepchild" in the Valley.
Councilman Maryanov agreed, but questioned whether the specific
amount needed to be set at this time; that he did not want
to write-off decorations completely for this. year, and
suggested that perhaps the Christmas Tree could be placed
at the Village Green, with perhaps some other type of decora-
tion, e.g. , a Santa Claus; and that he believed a program
must be developed which involves the community and merchants.
Councilman Smith stated that he agreed with not specifying
the amounts at this time; did not favor additional funds
at this time; and did favor allowing the expenditure of the
funds budgeted for this year. His motion to amend the budget
failed for lack of a second.
It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously
carried, that the Council commit to a joint effort with
appropriate groups in the community for a Christmas Decorating
Program for 1984, with commitment from the City that at some
point in the near future it would provide seed money to get +
the project started; and that there would be no funds this
year.
Councilman Smith stated that he favored the motj�on, but was '
not in favor of doing nothing this year.
Councilman Maryanov stated that he hoped an alternate plan
would be presented for use of the tree and perhaps something
to compliment that at the Village Green. ,
Mayor requested Mr. Brown, Chamber Executive Director, to
give a report to the Council on Mr. Maryanov's suggestion.
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` 20. CONVENTION CENTER DISTRICT MASTER DEVELOPER
Recommendation: That the Council approve a cooperation agree-
ment with SENCA & Doubletree, Inc. , as master developer for
y the Convention Center District. Report highlighted by Economic
Development & Housing Director, noting that formal agreement (139)
is targeted for March, 1984.
Bob Shelton, SENCA, identified the members of the development
team, and expressed enthusiasm for proceeding with the
agreement. Similar comments were expressed by Gary Chulpsky
of Doubletree, Inc.
Councilmembers Foster and Maryanov, members of the committee
which interviewed the potential developers, each expressed
similar enthusiasm, and indicated good impressions with SENCA
and documentation presented as to ability and capability
to proceed with the project.
Minute Order 3308, approving the agreement as recommended,
was presented; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded
by Maryanov, and unanimously carried, that Minute Order 3308
► be adopted.
21 . COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Mayor announced appointments to boards/commissions, and moved
approval of the following; after which, said motion was duly
• seconded and adopted:
P.S. Civic Center Authority - Ed Kass, 10-26-83 (72)
P.S. Historic Site Preserv. Bd - Richard Milanovich, 6-30-86
(unexpired term of Solomon)
CVB Board of Directors - Shirlee Damm, 6-30-86 (unexpired
term of Robert Graham)
REPORTS & REQUESTS:
22. CITY COUNCIL reports or requests - None
23. PUBLIC reports or requests - None
24. STAFF reports or requests - None
-- ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at 10:40 p.m. , Mayor declared
the meeting adjourned.
i_� JUDITH SUMICH
City Clerk