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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
DECEMBER 21, 1988
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs,
California, was called to order by Mayor pro tem Apfelbaum, in
the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday,
December 21, 1988, at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Apfelbaum, Broich, Foster,
and Neel
Absent: Mayor Bono
The meeting was opened with the salute to the Flag, and a moment
of silence.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
Report of City Clerk: The agenda was posted in accordance
with Council policy on December 16, 1988; one additional
item was added to the Consent Agenda at the study session,
upon motion by Foster, seconded by Broich, and unanimously
carried, regarding TPM 22401.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARD: Presented to Al Bayless, Fire Depart-
ment.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
1. PROJECT AREA 9
Conduct of joint public hearing concerning the Redevelopment
Plan, EIR and other associated actions for the formation
of Project Area 9.
Refer to Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes for details.
Following the close of the hearing, the following actions
were taken:
Res 16649, acknowledging receipt of the report and plan. (124)
It was moved by Broich, seconded by Apfelbaum, and unani-
mously carried, Bono absent, and Foster and Neel abstaining,
that Res 16649 be adopted.
Res 16650 approving final EIR. It was moved by Broich,
seconded by Apfelbaum, and unanimously carried, Bono absent,
and Foster and Neel abstaining, that Res 16650 be adopted.
It was moved by Broich, seconded by Apfelbaum, and unani-
mously carried, Bono absent, and Foster and Neel abstaining,
that the written and oral objections to the Plan be over-
ruled.
City Clerk read title of the Ordinance, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE PALM SPRINGS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 9
It was moved by Broich, seconded by Apfelbaum, and unani-
mously carried, Bono absent, Foster and Neel abstaining,
that further reading be waived, and that the Ordinance
be introduced for first reading.
City Attorney reported that the adoption of the Ordinance
will require three affirmative votes of the Council ; and
it is anticipated that the full Council will be present
at an adjourned meeting December 29, in order to adopt
the Ordinance.
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Council Minutes
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APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES: December 7, 1988
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. TPM 23760 - ROBERTSON & SMITH
Recommendation: That the Council approving TPM 23760
for an industrial subdivision on the west side of Gene
Autry Trail , between Mesquite Avenue and the Palm Canyon
Wash.
Planning Director highlighted memorandum of Director of (119)
Community Development.
Mayor declared the hearing opened.
Rich Clark, ASL Engineering, stated he was available for
questions.
There were no further appearances, and the hearing was
closed.
Res 16651, approving TPM, as recommended, was presented;
after which, it was moved by Neel , seconded by Foster,
and unanimously carried, that R16651 be adopted.
2. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE - BOARD OF APPEALS
Recommendation: That the Council approve updated Conflict
of Interest Code for the Board of Appeals.
City Clerk reported that the updated code adopts the FPPC
Standard Code, which will eliminate need for amendments
whenever the Political Reform Act is amended; and that
there are no changes in the financial disclosure require- (60)
ments for the Board.
Mayor declared the hearing opened; there were no appear-
ances, and the hearing was closed.
MO 4301 approving the Code, as recommended, was presented;
after which, it was moved by Broich, seconded by Foster,
and unanimously carried, that MO 4301 be adopted.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
a) Paul Henke (see CRA Minutes this date)
b) Dick Shroda, spokesman for the Citizens of Palm Springs,
expressed concern that the Council would attempt to
limit public comments to tte end of the Agenda, when
there is no audience, nor media present. He stated
that he did not condone personal attacks, but it would
limit freedom of speech; that he considers it an excuse
for not listening to comments it may not like; and
that the comments of a few persons should not be used
to limit those of other persons. lie expressed his
opinion that there is voter frustration, and he believed
it will intensify.
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b) George Goldberg, cited a series of amounts shown on
expense reports by staff and Councilmembers, and
challenged that many exceed policy limits. He also
cited a series of contracts with individuals and
companies, whom he contended did not have required
state licenses, business licenses, permits, insurance
or bonds, or were out-of-town vendors, or performed
illegal work.
c) Shirley Barker, 158 Fondulac, stated that she would
be concerned if the City was hiring non-licensed
persons, and asked for verification of Mr. Goldberg's
challenges.
Councilmember Foster noted that in some instances,
as an owner-builder, the City may hire workers to
perform certain work - carpenters, etc. , which are
not required to be licensed contractors.
City Manager stated that staff will be happy to verify
any specific instance.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
3. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION (Intro.
12-7-88)
a) City Clerk read title of Ordinance 1320, re Chapter
8.05; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded
by Neel , and unanimously carried, Bono absent, that (103)
further reading be waived, and that Ord 1320 be adopted.
4. TPM 22631 (COUNTY) - PALM DRIVE ASSOCIATES
Recommendation: That the Council recommend to the Board
of Supervisors that County Change of Zone 4875 be approved,
and that TPM 22631 not be approved until a master plan
is prepared, relative to commercial project on the west
side of Gene Autry Trail , between I-10 and the SP Railroad.
Planning Director reported that this item was reviewed (123)
in detail at the study session.
Res 16652 submitting recommendation, as described, was
presented; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded
by Broich, and unanimously carried, Bono absent, that
R16652 be adopted, and that a request be made to meet
with Supervisor Ceniceros.
5. BIRD CORPORATION
Recommendation: That the Council approve Letter of Intent
with BP Holdings, Inc. to assure development of new
corporate headquarters and plant within the City. Matter
continued from December 7, 1988. ( 95 )
Director of Economic Development noted that this item
has been reviewed in detail , and that he has received
a FAX copy of the document signed by both BP Holdings,
Inc, and Newport National Corporation, general partner,
of Bogie Road Development, a California general partnership.
Res 16653 approving letter of intent, as recommended,
was presented; after which, it was moved by Neel , seconded
by Foster, and unanimously carried, Bono absent, that
R16653 be adopted.
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6. BUDGET AMENDMENT - FARMER'S MARKET
Recommendation: That the Council contribute $7,500 to
Main Street; authorize closure of a portion of Tahquitz-
McCallum Way, west of Palm Canyon, for establishing a (61 &
Farmer's Market; and amend the budget to appropriate the 1;;I6)
funds. This item was reviewed in study session, and no
further report was given.
MO 4302 contributing funds; Res 16654 closing the street;
and Res 16655 amending the budget, as recommended, were
presented; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded
by Broich, and unanimously carried, that MO 4302 and Resolu-
tions 16654 and 16655 be adopted.
7. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
8. Res 16656 authorizing filing grant for Criminal Justice Plan-
ning, and committing to $10,784 allocation of funds in 1989-90, (113)
at matching funds, in the event the grant is awarded.
9. Res 1665, 1.6659 16660 and 36661 approving Payroll Warrants
(3) and Claims & Demands. (86)
10. Motion concurring in CRA Res 576 through 581) and 584 through 588. (124)
11. Res WITHDRAWN determining that the entrance work at
the McCallum Desert Reserve (CP88-25) will be accomplished
more economically by sub-contracting on a time and material
basis/force account basis.
12. Res 1-6662 commending Arthur Swaajian for 28 years of service
as Executive Officer of the Regional Water, Quality Control (74)
Board (to be presented at retirement dinner).
13. MO 4303 awarding contract for new sports area lighting at
De Muth Park tournament ball fields to Dennis Thorson Enter-
prises, Inc. , for $125,074 - CP88-51, Agr 2657.
14. MO 4304 awarding purchase of pickup trucks from Sunset (84)
Chevrolet/Olds for a fullsize - $13,773.24, and a mini -
$7,370. 18. (Note: Item listed on Supplemental Agenda posted
12-16-88)
15. Res 16657, approving Final Tract Map 22401 for 14-lot; sub-
division for single-family homes on property located on the
north side of Racquet Club Road, at Girasol - Sunspot-Kramer. (137)
It was moved by Broich, seconded by Foster, and unanimously
carried, that R16656 through 16662 and MO 4303 and 4304,
and motion in Item 10 be adopted.
REPORTS & REQUESTS:
16. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - Received & Ordered Filed
a) Redevelopment Agency 1987-88 Annual Report (120)
b) Wastewater Treatment Plant 1987-88
Council Minutes
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COUNCIL reports or requests
17. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS:
Mayor pro tem announced Mayor Bono' s appointment of the
following persons to the new Arts in Public Places Commis-
sion; after which it was moved by Foster, seconded by
Broich, and unanimously carried, that said appointments
be approved. Terms to be selected by the Commission:
(60)
Eli Birer, Katherine Plake Hough, John F. Miller, Alice
Tipton, Calvin Vander Woude and Stewart Williams.
18. OTHER COUNCIL REPORTS
a) Councilmember Broich stated that he received a request
from United Cerebal Palsy for a banner across Palm
Canyon for its telethon in February, and advised them
that only City sanctioned events (3) were approved
for a banner, but perhaps the Council could consider
other events for next year. He requested that informa-
tion be provided to them.
b) Councilmember Foster complimented Director of Aviation &
Energy' s recent recycling effort, and encouraged others
to do likewise.
c) Mayor pro tem stated that in a recent meeting she
and Councilmember Foster attended, it was apparent
that a visitor profile is needed, and that a profile
of where we are now, and where we need to go could
be accomplished for $7,000; and a profile of the visitor
we want to attract (those we are not getting now)
would be about $37,000. She asked that the subject
be placed on a future study session agenda.
d) It was the consensus of the Council that there would
not be a study session on Tuesday, December 27, and
that other matters could be discussed following the
adjourned meeting on December 29.
PUBLIC reports or requests - None
STAFF reports or requests - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman declared the
meeting adjourned to December 29, 1988, at 10 a.m. in
the Large Conference Room.
JUDITH SUMICH
City Clerk