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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/16/1983 - MINUTES f, 39 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 16, 1983 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs was called to order by Mayor Bogert, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, November 16; 1983, at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Doyle, Foster, Maryanov, Smith and 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 Redevelop- ment Agency; after which, the City Council reconvened. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Foster and unanimously carried, that the minutes of October 19, 1983 be approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. STREET VACATION - ANDREAS ROAD On October 19, 1983, Council declared intent to vacate portions of Andreas Road and Belardo Road, and set this as time for hearings. ' Director of Community Development reviewed his previously (145) presented report and indicated receipt of letter from the DeBartolo Company making the formal request for the street vacation in order to move through the prior planned ' development district approval ; and stated that this matter was reviewed at the last study session and noted the following correction in the proposed resolution; "Section 3. 1. The Agency or participant has acquired title, . He stated that the terms of the resolution provide the conditions under which the vacation will be completed, including provision that the participant under the > Participation Agreement is ready and able to take title and to proceed within the times set- forth in said Agreement. ,. Mayor declared the hearing open. Lyle Daubman, 588 Mel , representing MDX, Andreas at Palm Canyon, stated opposition to the closing. .Jean Bankert, 67730 Baranca, Rancho Mirage, owner of Bikini by Berne, expressed opposition to the closing. " In response to questions by Pauline Smith, Prescott Drive, ' Mayor stated that the Council can, in clear conscience, approve the project and the City Manager stated that he has no conflict. rY. r 392 Council Minutes 11-16-83 Page 2 1. STREET VACATION - ANDREAS ROAD (Continued) Jeremy Crocker, 330 W. Arenas Road, read a prepared , statement, a cop of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, indicating his perception of what a future Council might conclude as the result of the closing, when the O'Donnell golf course property is freed from its agreement and clear title reverts to the City and there may be a desire for the development of that 33 acres, stating that if Andreas Road is blocked to that future Council, it will not be able to find a way out of the traffic problems that: it would face. Don Brown, Chamber of Commerce, reiterated the Chamber's support of the project and the need for it in terms of CONT'D overall economic development of the community and the (145) downtown revitalization. h John Oster, 142 Golden Sands, questioned whether the plan r includes any additional streets; it was noted that the planned development district provides for the relocation of these streets, but not for new streets within the project. There being no further appearances, Mayor declared the hearing closed. Councilman Smith stated that these subjects have been discussed several times and it has been recognized that in order to have the project, the street vacation is needed and the entire street is not proposed to be vacated, but that portion now existing between Palm Canyon and Belardo Road „ with respect to Andreas Road; and that Andreas Road will remain to serve the Desert Museum. Councilman Maryanov stated that the Council has been , carefully listening to the community for the past months and the overwhelming indication is that the street should be closed if it is necessary to do so in order to have the project; that he did not wish the road to be closed, but the ' project is important enough for the future of Palm Springs, and if it is necessary to do so, then that should be done; that he believed the necessity does exist and there is no " choice if the project is desired; that one should stop and look at what is happening in other cities around Southern California in terms of downtown deterioration„ and he has the opinion that the future will be bleak unless a strong effort to prevent such deterioration is made in Palm Springs; and that he believed this was the right move and necessary, and he agreed that there will be traffic problems, but would prefer having to deal with traffic problems rather than the alternate choice of not having shoppers and a vital and active economic downtown or downtown slum. Resolution 14784, regarding the vacation was presented as recommended; after which, it was moved by Smiith, seconded by Foster and unanimously carried, Doyle abstaining, that Resolution 14784 be adopted, subject to correction as noted by the Director of Community Development. Council Minutes 11-16-83 Page 3 2. STREET VACATION - CORTEZ ROAD On October 19, 1983, the Council declared intent to vacate a portion of Cortez Road and set this as time and date for (145) hearing. Report highlighted by Director of Community Development. Mayor declared the hearing open; there being no appearances, the hearing was closed. Resolution 14785, regarding the vacation, was presented as recommended; after which, it was moved by Doyle, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, Smith abstaining, that Resolution 14785 be adopted. 3. C/Z & ZTA 5.0297 - CIVIC CENTER ZONE s Recommendation: That the Council approve amendment to the Zoning text to incorporate Civic Center Zone; and approve a r.- change of zone from G-R-5 to C-C (said zone) for property bounded by Baristo Road, Livmor Avenue, E1 Cielo and Civic (103 & Drive. 149) Director of Community Development reviewed his report stating that the G-R-5 designation for the Civic Center was created in order to accommodate City Hall and other governmental uses; that such uses were permitted by right in the G-R-5 Zone; and that additional development in the Civic Center area merits consideration of a zone that allows the type of additional uses such as restaurants, residential development subject to R-3 standards, and others that will permit growth that is desirable in the Civic Center. He noted that the ' standards would permit four additional uses under a conditional use permit and identified those as outlined in the proposed ordinance; and stated that the land being zoned is under the ownership of the City; and the ordinance provides a change in height limit from 15 ft. to 30 ft. , and additional protection to R-1 properties on the northerly w boundary, i .e. , 150 ft. setback and 25 ft. minimum front yard setback. Mayor declared the hearing open; there being no appearances, the hearing was closed. City Clerk read title of the Ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 9230.00 TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NEW ZONE DESIGNATION, C-C (CIVIC CENTER) ' - ZONE INCLUDING PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AND FURTHER GRANTING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM G-R-5 (GUEST RANCH) TO C-C FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY BETWEEN BARISTO ROAD/LIVMOR AVENUE EXTENDED AND EL CIELO ROAD/CIVIC DRIVE, 4, SECTION 13. It was moved by Foster, seconded by Smith, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and that the Ordinance be introduced for first reading. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 194 Council Minutes 11-16-83 Page 4 LEGISLATIVE ACTION: " 4. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - MANDATORY SEWERS , Recommendation: That the Council amend the Municipal Code to provide that use or occupancy of any building not connected to the sewer after December 1, 1983, is unlawful and a public nuisance. Report reviewed by Director of Community (103) Development noting that this matter further provides for total implementation of the mandatory sewer connection policy. City Clerk read title of the ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING MANDATORY SEWER CONNECTION. It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and the ordinance be introduced for first reading. CONSENT AGENDA: 5. Resolution 14786 approving School-City Joint Use of Facilities (126) Agreement. 6. Resolution 14787 transmitting to the County Board of Supervisors the result of public hearing re transfer of Flood Control (88) District boundaries and responsibilities. 7. Resolution 14788 extending TTM 17392 for property on the SW ' corner of Cantina Way and S. Palm Canyon Drive - Hacker/W. (137) ' Coble, to expire October 28, 1984. 8. Minute Order 3309 ratifying emergency purchase of a police , patrol unit from Magruder Chevrolet, in amount of $11,130 and (84) waive formal bid procedures. M It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously carried, that Resolutions 14786 through 14788, and Minute Order 3309 be adopted. 9. GOLF COURSE REPAIRS Recommendation: That the Council ratify emergency expenditure in the amount of $3,739.18 to Ionic Construction Company for protection of the flood channel while design and (92) bidding procedures took place; award contract to Kyser Construction in the amount of $62,314 for construction in the control ditch; and amend the budget to appropriate $85,053 to repair the flood control ditch through the Municipal Golf Course. ♦J Director of Community Services reviewed his report dated February 16, 1983 and displayed plans indicating the various drop structures. In answer to question by Council , Director of Community Services stated that the rip-rap shown on the plan calls , for one to one and one-half foot size rock; and that he would verify whether the Flood Control District has reviewed the Engineer's plan. Minute Orders 3310 and 3311, and Resolution 14789, ratifying expenditure awarding contract and amending the budget as recommended, were presented; after which, it was moved by r Foster, seconded by Doyle, and unanimously carried that Minute Orders 3310 and 3311, and Resolution 14789 be adopted. - 39. Council Minutes 11-16-83 Page 5 10. McCALLUM CIVIC BUILDING Potential disposition of the property was discussed at the study session. (117) In answer to question by Council, Redevelopment Director stated that direction from the Council to move ahead quickly is desirable; and that he and others will be meeting on December 6, 1983, with the trustees; and those people who will be arriving from out of town will ' be available on that afternoon for the study session, in order to get a better feel as to parking structure on the Liebling site, and whether it is a realistic solution. It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Foster, and unani- mously carried, Maryanov and Smith abstaining, that the staff be instructed to review original proposal for acquisition and use of the property by Plaza Investment and resubmit same; solicit written proposals from Palm Springs Savings and Loan for long-term lease of property and plans for usage of the property; review specific plans for development of parking for each . , proposal to determine practicality and financial feasiblity; require full parking solution due to proposal concurrent with occupancy permit; and submit proposals to the City Council at its study session on December 6 for possible action on December 7, 1983. REPORTS & REQUESTS: ' 11. DEPARTMENT Commission Report - received and ordered filed. a. Planning Commission annual report, 1982-83 �i b. Redevelopment Agency annual report, 1982-83 12. CITY COUNCIL reports or requests - None 13. PUBLIC reports or requests - None 14. STAFF reports or requests - None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at 8:15 p.m. , Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to Wednesday, November 23, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. ' JUDITH SUMICH City Clerk