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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/4/1989 - MINUTES CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 1.;? OCTOBER 4, 1989 A Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Bono in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, October 4, 1989, 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 an invocation by Dr. John Blayney, Church of Religious Science. REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: Report of City Clerk: Agenda posted in accordance with Council policy on September 29, 1989. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS: Presented to Jeanette McNary (Library) and Glen Brown (Airport) COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Mayor pro tem declared the meeting adjourned for the purpose of convening as the Community Redevelopment Agency; after which, members reconvened as the City Council . HOUSING AUTHORITY: Mayor pro tem declared the meeting adjourned for the purpose of convening as the Housing Authority; after which, Members reconvened as the City Council . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Broich, seconded by Neel , and unanimously carried, Bono absent, that the Minutes of September 6, 1989 be approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. AA CASE 3.0223 (CHEROSKE) - HAROLD MATZNER APPEAL On September 6, 1989, the Council approved a 30-day continu- (111-001) ante of appeal by Harold Matzner from Planning Commission approval of an addition, patio remodeling and repainting at 575 Patencio Road. Planning Director reported at the study session that he had received a verbal request for a two week continuance. It was moved by Broich, seconded by Neel , and unanimously carried, Bono absent, that the hearing be continued to October 14, 1989. 2. A.D. 155 - RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY Recommendation: That the Council authorize condemnation of (056-009) a 10-ft strip along the South side of Ramon Road, from Calle Santa Cruz to a point easterly of approximately 430 feet, for public use. Director of Community Development highlighted his report, indicating that the cost of the acquisition will be paid for by the assessment district. Council Minutes .; 10-4-89 Page 2 2. A . D. 155 (Continued) Mayor declared the hearing opened. Deyna Hodges asked if the Council would permit anyone to speak on the subject. City Attorney stated that the only the property owner has the right to be heard, and there is nothing in the State law to prohibit the Council from hearing other testimony. Mayor inquired if anyone else wished to be heard; there were no appearances, and the hearing was closed. Councilmember Foster stated that the property owners will be assessed to pay the cost of the acquisition, since they are a part of the district. City Attorney noted that it is usual for once-half of the amount to be assessed against the specific property, and the remainder to be spread over the district. Resolution 16916, declaring necessity and other matters, as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Neel , seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, Bono absent, that R16916 be adopted. PUBLIC COMMENTS: a) Marian Montgomery spoke in opposition to the Palm Springs Raceway, stating her opinion of the developer' s experience and motivation, the type of nuisances she thinks will occur with a raceway, and that she thinks the number of events will increase; and that if there is any consideration on the part of the City to annex the area, as a means of allowing the project to proceed, she urged that the Council place the issue on a ballot for voter approval . b) Ms. Arlynn Rudolph requested that the Council approve a banner for• the United Cerebral Palsy "Starthon" in January, 1990 during the Bob Hope Classic. It was suggested that she talk with the Planning Director concerning current procedures. c) Dan Sivigliano, 489 E. San Raphael , presented a petition (1235-001 signed by residents on San Raphael , requesting that the street not be renamed to Tram Way. d) Dave Bell , 178 W. San Raphael , stated that he likes the (135-001 idea of changing the name of the street to Tram Way; he also suggested that the City contact the CHP concerning its request for proposals regarding vehicle storage.. e) Peter Rizzo, 1.412 Rodeo Road, restated his intense concerns regarding mattresses, debris, and other garbage allowed to accumulate on properties on Chuckwalla Road, and stated that nothing has been done to resolve the problem. City Attorney stated that the portion of Mr. Rizzo' s request concerning an on-site superintendent at 4-unit or more multiple units has been referred to a member of his staff for study; and that he could arrange for a brief report at the next study session, Followed by a more in-depth report in writing. So ordered. Council Minutes 10-4-89 Page 3 e) George Goldberg, Box 4156, suggesting consulting with . 414 property owners before changing the name of San Raphael ; , and commented on matters concerning: nuisance abatement cleanup costs at 740 Gateway, payment of personal telephone calls for consultant, cost of sidewalks on North Palm Canyon (CRA assisted financially) , cost of slurry, and lack of itemizing food and beverage costs on expense reports. f) Pam Van Rivera (?) 1830 Racquet Club Road, offered to assist in whatever way possible to assure the continued cleanliness of the City. g) Dee Dee Stone, 142 Eastlake, offered a variety of suggested activities she thought should be provided in the community, e.g. , less southwestern decor, real estate sales opportun- ities in hotels, balance focus on tourist vs. conventioneers. LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 3. STREET NAME CHANGE - SAN RAFAEL TO TRAM WAY Recommendation: That the Council approve changing the name (135-001) of San Rafael Drive to Tram Way, for its entire length from North Palm Canyon Drive to Sunrise Way. Planning Director highlighted memorandum of Director of Community Development, and stated that the name of the street was shown on the Tramway Area General Plan adopted in the 1960s as Tram Way, and Culver Nichols, property owner, has requested for several years that the name be changed; and that the Planning Commission recommended approval . He stated that although a public hearing was not scheduled, his Division sent a notice to the known addresses on San Raphael ; that three letters were received in opposition, as well as the petition presented during the Public Comments portion of this meeting; and that since there is no applicant for the requested change, the cost for changing street signs would be paid for by the City - estimated at $1,700. Councilmember Broich stated that he thought it would eliminate confusion by changing the name. Councilmember Foster stated that each time a name change is proposed, everyone gets upset; that he understood the residents concerns, although there are not many residents living on the street; that the name, "Tram Way," is not descriptive of the neighborhoods along the street, and that he was not convinced that it would accomplish very much, nor was he convinced that the residents should be inconvenienced; and that he did not think it created much confusion, particularly, since there are a number of double-named streets in town - e.g. , Racquet Club-Farrell-Barona or Palm Drive-Gene Autry Trail - and they do not seem to create great confusion. Councilmember Neel stated that the name, San Raphael , has been used for forty years, and he did not see any reason to change it now, just because it was shown on a plan twenty years ago. Mayor pro tem stated that it has been shown on an approved General Plan, and it should be changed to avoid confusion, before it becomes heavily developed. Motion by Broich, seconded by Apfelbaum, to approve the name change, failed to carry by the following vote: AYES: Apfelbaum & Broich NOES: Foster & Neel ABSENT: Bono City Attorney noted that the matter would carry over to the next meeting, due to the absence of one member - not simply hprauSp of a tip vntp 415 Council Minutes 10-4-89 Page 4 4. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TO LAS VEGAS HIGH-SPEED TRAIN ROUTE Recommendation: That the Council support including Palm Springs (1.43-00 in the proposed high-speed train between Southern California and Las Vegas, and authorize sending a letter to the California-Nevada Super Speed Ground Transportation Committee. City Manager suggested that in view of the discussion at the study session, the language be modified to support the inclusion of Palm Springs, with a station along I-10. Mayor pro tem stated that the Transportation of CVAG, as well as its Executive Committee, voted to have a stop the Coachella Valley; and she considered it poor sportsmanship to adopt the action recommended, simply because the CVAG action did not specify Palm Springs; and she considered the action unneces- sary, and undermining. City Manager stated that he did not think the revised suggested language was inconsistent with her concern; and that thie request was originally from Rolph Arnhym. Mr. Arnhym stated that he is a member of the Train Committee, and has fought hard to assure that the name, "Palm Springs" is included in the locations being considered; that there is flexibility in terms of the specific site, and he thought the City Manager' s suggested language appropriate, and stated that the major effort is to keep the desert communities in the mix, and the name, "Palm Springs," will have a great impact on the ability to compete with other cities, or areas. He stated that, "Palm Springs area," or "Palm Springs desert resort area," is workable. It was the consensus of the Council that, "Palm Springs area," be included in the language suggested by the City Manager; after which, it was moved by Breich, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, Bono absent, that MO 4452, supporting the inclusion of the Palm Springs Area in the proposed high- speed train between Southern California and Las Vegas, with a station along I-10; and authorizing sending a letter to the California-Nevada Super Speed Ground Transportation Committee, be adopted. 5. AIRPORT VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER Recommendation: That the Council authorize the City Manager (0!31) to execute an agreement with the Palm Springs Desert: Resorts Convention and Visitors Bureau for the joint operation of the Visitors Information Center at the Airport, for the term of October 5, 1989 through June 30, 1993 A27174. Director of Community Services and Promotion highlighted her report, and noted that supervision will alternate on an annual basis between the CVB and the City' s Toarrism Division; and that generic materials produced by each entity will be available at the center. Resolution 16917 approving agreement, as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Broich, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, Bono absent, that R16917 be adopted. Council Minutes 41 f-3 10-4-89 Page 5 ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: (Satisfied agenda posting require- ment) 6A. McGRATH/BROWN LICENSE AGREEMENT - MARIE CALLENDERS RESTAURANT: Recommendation: That the Council approve CDBG Economic Develop- (133) ment Loan of $450,000 to McGrath/Brown (A# ) ; and award contract for purchase of restaurant equipment to Coastline Design Inc. , for $450,000. Director of Economic Development reported that action was not complete, and recommended that this matter be continued to October 10; after which, it was moved by Broich, seconded by Neel , and unanimously carried, Bono absent, that this matter be continued- as recommended. CONSENT AGENDA: 7. MO 4453 approving Amendment 1 to A2402, changing the name from (117-005) Accurate Janitorial Service, Inc. , to American Building Mainte- nance Company, effective January 1, 1988; and increasing the scope of work, effective September 22, 1989. 8. Res 16918 authorizing sewer construction refund agreement with (128-003) Ron Gilbreath for 675 feet of sewer main installed in Cantina Way. A2775. 9. Res 16919 approving a one-year time extension for PD 155, a (116-027) single-family subdivision on S. Palm Canyon Drive, between Cahuilla Hills Drive and Murray Canyon Drive, Section 34 - Curt Dunham. 10. Res 16920 concurring in the FAA' s deletion of Part 36, Stage (051-046) 3 (night time restriction for all new flights between the hours of 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. ) from the Airport Noise Compatibility Program. 11. Res 16921 and 16922 approving Payroll Warrants and Claims & (086-007) Demands. It was moved by Foster, seconded by Neel , and unanimously carried, Bono absent, that R16918 through 16922 and MO 4453 be adopted ADDED STARTERS: None REPORTS & REQUESTS: CITY COUNCIL reports or requests - None PUBLIC reports or requests - None STAFF reports or requests - None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor pro tem declared the meeting adjourned t.oTuesday, October 3, 1989, at 2 p.m. , in the Large Conference Room, City Hall . _ r "JUDITH SUMICH City Clerk