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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ('
APRIL 16, 1986
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City oP Palm Springs
was called to order by Mayor Bogert in the Council Chamber, 3200
Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, April 16, 1986 at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Apfelbaum, Birer, Foster, Smith
and Mayor Bogert
' Absent: None
The Meeting was opened with the Flag Salute and a Moment of Silence.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS:
Mayor presented Employee Recognition Awards to Sheila Allen, (74)
Finance Department and Allen Adkins, Fire Department.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Mayor Convened the Community
Redevelopment Agency in Joint Session with the Council to
conduct Joint Public Hearing relative to Baristo-Farrell
Redevelopment Area. See CRA joint minutes for this date.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Smith, seconded by Foster, and unanimously
carried, that the Minutes of April 1 and 2, 1986 be approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
I . EASEMENT VACATION - CALLE ALVARADO & ANDREAS ROAD
On March 19, 1986, Council declared intent to vacate portions
' of Andreas Road and Calle Alvarado, relative to the Convention
Center & Hotel , and set this as time for hearing. Report
reviewed by Director of Community Development
Mayor declared the hearing opened; there being no appearances, (145)
the hearing was closed.
Resolution 15841 vacating easements, as recommended, was
presented; after which, it was moved by Birer, seconded by
Smith, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 15841 be
adopted.
2. HISTORIC SITE DISTRICT 1 - LAS PALMAS BUSINESS DISTRICT
Recommendation: That the Council designate the area in the
general vicinity of Palm Canyon and Indian Avenue, between
Alejo and E1 Alameda, and for short distances west of Palm
Canyon and east of Indian Avenue, as Historic District Site (76)
1 , including designating Class 3 and 4 sites.
Planning Staff reviewed the Memorandum of Director of Community
Development, and stated that the construction guidelines do
not lock in one style, rather new construction or remodeling
would blend in with surrounding area, and in some cases, the
new style might set the pattern for the future; that there
are no restrictions which discourage maintenance, general
repair, or minor changes; that the hope is new construction
would take on the character of the historic buildings, but
not mimic them; and that the historic sites shown in the
report would be Class 3 or Class 4.
Council Minutes
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2. HISTORIC SITE DISTRICT 1 (Continued)
Director of Community Development reported that a protest
petition was filed , this date, containing 17 signatures, of
which 3 are property owners.
Mayor declared the hearing opened.
Jim Stuart, PAC (Member, stated that the Committee, Historic '
Site Board and Planning Commission held hearings, and there
were no appearances, and he was surprised by the protest at
this time.
Bob Koskjian, stated that the issues were falsely presented
to him, and requested that his name be withdrawn from the
petition.
Joe Payseno also requested that his name be removed from the
petition, and stated that that he did not have any contact
regarding this proposal , and he believed there was a lack CONT
of communication. (76)
Culver Nichols, 899 N. Palm Canyon, stated that he signed
each of the two sheets of the petition because he circulated
them separately; that he did not consider it a
misrepresentation; that he received notice only the preceding
Monday, and he felt it necessary to protest based on the
statements in the petition; that he believed the proposal
paves the way for future action for his property and that
of his neighbors; and that the proposal is vague and uncertain
in terms of the future.
Jerrie Vasquez, tenant at 897 N. Palm Canyon, spoke in ,
opposition, and stated that he was never informed.
There being no further appearances, the hearing was closed.
Councilman Foster stated that considering the number of hearings
before the different bodies, it is hard to understand how
one was not aware of what was going on.
Councilmember Hirer stated that there are some who lack
understanding of the proposal , and the means of communicating
might have been poor, and nothing would be lost by giving
those people an opportunity to give their input. He suggested
that this matter be continued to the next meeting.
It was moved by Birer, seconded by Smith, and unanimously
carried, that this matter be continued to May 7, 1986.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
3. P.D. 159 - JIMSAIR - FINAL PLANS
Recommendation: That the Council approve final plans for (11
service station, delicatessen/restaurant, car rental storage,
and carwash for the Jimsair facility on Gene Autry Trail .
Planning Director reviewed Memorandum of Director of Community
Development, and noted conditions applicable to the car wash,
which the Commission believed could be open to the general
public on a limited basis, which means that it will not be
openly advertised as such.
Council Minutes
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3. P.D. 159 (Continued)
Resolution 15842 approving final plans, as recommended, was
presented; after which, it was moved by Smith, seconded by CONT
Foster, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 15842 be (116)
adopted.
4. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - FIRE CODE AMENDMENTS (EMERGENCY ACCESS
' TO PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT) - Removed from Agenda
5. ZTA - M-1-P ZONE (Introduced 4-2-86)
City Clerk read title of Ord 1263 re auto sales in M-1-P zone
citywide; after which, it was moved by Smith, seconded by
Birer, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived,
and that Ordinance 1263 be adopted. (103)
CONSENT AGENDA:
6. Res 15843 approving final development plans for iVational Capital
Development Corporation hotel development on Indian Avenue, (116)
between Vista Chino and Chuckwalla - Renaissance Hotel , P.D.
166.
7. MO 3728 approving issuance of secondhand dealer permit to Desert
Hospital Auxiliary dba Desert Treasures, to operate secondhand (64)
thrift shop at 5005 Gene Autry Trail .
8. Res 15844 recognizing reserve personnel as employees of the
City for Workers ' Compensation, only in event that coverage
is not available through the California Emergency Services Act. (96)
' 9. MO 3729 waiving formal bid process, and approving purchase of
a traffic signal controller from Traconex Inc. , in amount of (130)
$10,245.30.
10. MO 3730 approving agreement with Basmaciyan-Darnell , Inc. to
collect field data for implementation of the FETSIM program (130)
(re traffic signals) Agr 2308.
11 . MO 3731 awarding contract to Hendrickson Construction Inc. for
replacement of an 8-inch sewer main at Granvia Valmonte and
Avenida Palos Verdes, in the amount of $6,850; and waiving formal (128)
bids CP 85-55 - AGR 2306.
12. MO 3732 awarding purchase and installation of library shelving
to Gaylord Bros. , in amount of $65,822.44. (99)
13. Res 15845 authorizing destruction of certain municipal records
currently on file with the City Clerk. (151 )
14. Res 15846, 15847, 15848 and 15849 approving Payroll Warrants
and Claims & Demands. (86)
15. MO 3733 authorizing purchase of airline arrival-departure boards,
from Visiontron in amount of $5,250. (51 )
16. Motion concurring in CRA Res 419 and 420 this date. (124)
It was moved by Foster, seconded by Birer, and unanimously
carried, that Resolutions 15843 through 15849 and Minute Orders
3728 through 3733, and motion shown in Item 16, be adopted.
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17. FTM 19467
Resolution 15850 approving FTM 19467 and 19467-3 for property
on the west side of Avenida Caballeros, between Saturnino
and Arenas, Section 14, Hallmark/Perry-Mel , was presented;
after which, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Foster, and (137)
unanimously carried, that Resolution 15850 be adopted.
18. STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 4
Resolution 15851 awarding installation of improvements to
Southern California Edison, in amount of $9,951 , for the above
district, was presented; after which, it was moved by Smith,
seconded by Birer, and unanimously carried, that Resolution (56)
15851 be adopted.
19. AIRPORT - WINGS WEST & STANDARD USE AGREEMENT FOR AIRLINE
SUBLESSEES
Recommendation: That the Council approve a limited Airline
Use Agreement standard format for airlines subletting space
From other airlines, and specific approval of such an agreement
with Wings West Airlines, operating as American Eagle, effective (51 )
May 4, 1986.
Minute Orders 3734 and 3735 approving actions as recommended,
were presented; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded
by Apfelbaum, and unanimously carried, that Minute Orders
3734 and 3735 be adopted.
20. POLICE CIRCUS - FEE WAIVER
Consideration of request for waiver of fees for the Palm Springs ,
Police Officers Association annual circus at Angel Stadium,
May 9 and 10.
City Manager recommended that, if approved, the staff be (64)
directed to communicate to PSPOA that in future years all
fees, including business license tax, rental fees, labor costs,
etc. , will be paid according to the standard fees at the time.
Minute Order 3736, waiving the fees for the 1986 event, was
presented; after which, it was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded
by Birer, and unanimously carried, that. Minute Order 3736
be adopted; and that the staff communicate to PSPOA future
requirement of fees as recommended.
21 . FRINGE-TOED LIZARD
Recommendation: That the Council withdraw its request for
extension of the comment period on the application for permit
under Section 10(a) of the Endangered Species Act, thereby
removing any city-caused impediment to issuance of the permit,
on condition that the permit include a provision that incidental
takings of the lizard be permitted throughout its historic (123)
habitat, except within preserves or Federally owned or
administered lands. City Attorney reported that inclusion
of the conditional language should resolve the problem addressed
by the Council 's prior action.
Resolution 15852, withdrawing . request as recommended, was
presented ; after which, it was moved by Smith, seconded by
Foster, and unanimously carried, that (Resolution 15852 be
adopted.
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22. MAIN STREET PROGRAM
Recommendation: That the Council authorize submittal of
application for the 1986 Main Street Program (a program created
and supervised by the National Trust for Historic Preservation;
California Main Street Program was established in conjunction
with the Trust, and offers technical assistance. ) Redevelopment
Director stated that this matter was reviewed at the last
study session; and there will be a reallocation of existing ( )
personnel , but no new staff members.
Resolution 15853, authorizing application as recommended,
was presented; after which, it was moved by Birer, seconded
by Foster, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 15853
be adopted.
23. COMMENDATION
Resolution 15854 commending Rabbi Joseph Hurwitz, was presented;
after which, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Birer, and
unanimously carried, that Resolution 15854 be adopted. (74)
24. PA2B9 - LAND ACQUSITION (See CRA Minutes this date)
I� Resolutions 15839 loaning $85,000 from the General Fund to
the CRA to cover land acquisition costs for Prairie Schooner
Trailer Park in excess of bond issue amount; and Resolution
15840 amending the budget accordingly, were presented; after
which, it was moved by Foster, seconded by Apfelbaum, and (124)
unanimously carried, that Resolutions 15839 and 15840 be
adopted.
REPORTS & REQUESTS:
25. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - Received & Ordered Filed
a) Annual Statement of Investment Policy (121 )
26. FRANCHISE REPORTS - Received & Ordered Filed
a) SCE - $401 ,512.24
b) So. Cal . Gas - it months $129,005.05, and 1 month $20,005.98 (89)
27. CITY COUNCIL reports or requests - None
28. PUBLIC reports or requests - None
29. STAFF reports or requests - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at 9:15 p.m. , Mayor adjourned
the meeting to a Closed Session (Personnel ) , and upon
reconvening declared the meeting adjourned.
I.,JUDITH SUMICH
City Clerk