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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 - MINUTES - 5/19/1993 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 19, 1993 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, was called to order by Mayor Maryanov, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, Allay 19, 1993, at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Hodges, Lyons, Reller-Spurgin, Schlendorf and Mayor Maryanov Absent: None The meeting was opened with the Salute to the Flag and an invocation by Rev. T.C. -Wilder, Ajalon Baptist Church. REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on May 14, 1993. PRESENTATION: Report of P.S.H.S. Student Body - None ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM: Mayor stated that the Council chose to rotate the mayor pro tem designation, and commended and thanked Councilmember Hodges for a job well done. He recommended that Councilmember Roller-Spurgin be selected for the following term; after which, it was moved'by Hodges,seconded (070- by Schlendorf, and unanimously carried that Jeanne Reiter-Spurgin be effected mayor pro tem. 001) 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - CODE ENFORCEMENT COST RECOVERY Staff Recommendation: That the Council amend the Municipal Code to repeal sections 11.72.185 through 11.72.302 of Chapter 11.72, and replace them with new sections,relating to the recovery of administrative nuisance abatement or enforcement costs, in order to provide the City with a mechanism by which it can abate existing municipal code violations or public nuisances and collect (10 3- any administrative fees and costs incurred in the process. 001) Director of Building&Safety reviewed his memorandum and recommendation, noting that these costs are currently not recovered, and that unpaid amounts would be pursued as other City accounts receivable, or through a nuisance abatement lien, or special assessment against the property. Mayor declared the hearing opened; there were no appearances, and the'hearing was closed. City Clerk read title of the Ordinance, as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 11.72 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR RECOVERY OF NUISANCE ABATEMENT FEES. It was moved by Lyons, seconded by Hodges, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived, and that the Ordinance be introduced for first reading. 2. DELINQUENT WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES ACCOUNTS Staff Recommendation: That the Council place delinquent waste disposal services accounts for the 92-93 fiscal year on the County tax rolls; in order to provide a more efficient means of collecting delinquent accounts. (146- City Manager highlighted the memorandum of the Director of Finance,noting that this procedure 00.5) has been followed for a number of years, and provides a mechanism for collecting unpaid accounts. Mayor declared the hearing opened. Council Minutes 5-19-93 Pg. 2 2. DELINQUENT W.D. (Continued) Francis Jorge, 3084 Greg Circle, questioned if waste disposal service is considered a utility, and strongly objected to mandatory service, and suggested that the amount of the bill should depend on the amount of trash hauled away. He also objected to payment of a dump fee, which was also not based on individual amounts of trash hauled from the property. Mayor suggested that Mr. Jorge meet with him to discuss the mandatory provisions. Fred Ebeling supported the view expressed by Mr. Jorge, and asked that the Council consider a lower rate for vacant properties and low trash producers. City Attorney stated that it was important for people to realize that, unlike electricity or gas, if a person does not purchase those utilities it does not impact the community; that the imposition of mandatory fees on a broad basis is that there is benefit from having a clean community, and a property owner receives that benefit; tlhat the benefit is not necessarily related to the volume of trash picked up, rather the participation in a process of picking up trash; that everyone who pays reduces the charge to everyone else, and although there may he some inequity, the opposite method of metering trash picked up would result in administration of costs that would irupose fees related to volume, which would create larger costs to the community at large; and that from a legal standpoint, he has no problem supporting this type of exclusiveness . Councilmember Reller-Spurgin questioned how the crews would distinguish between a vacant and occupied property. Councilmember Lyons stated that trash constitutes a health hazard; that this is a community of second homeowners, some of which have guests using their properties, and may not return for long periods of time to see if their guests disposed of their trash; and that the dump fee its imposed by the County, and.not the City. Mayor noted that although he may never pay for a telephone call, he shill receives a monthly bill; and that the issue is not the equity of the mandatory service, rather collection and payment of unpaid accounts. There were no further appearances, and the hearing was closed. Resolution 18092 was presented as recommended; after which, it was moved by Lyons, seconded by Reller-spurgin, and unanimously carried, that R18092 be adopted. 3. ANNEXATION 26 Recommendation: That the Council consider the initiation by the City for pre-zoning of, and associated Zoning Ordinance and Municipal Code amendments fin, Annexation Area 26, containing approximately 13.5 square miles located along Interstate 10 between Highway I I I and Gene Autry Trail, and north of existing City limits. Director of Planning & Zoning recommended that the Council adopt a resolution certifying the final EIR as complete including Statement of Facts, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and (054- Mitigation Monitoring report, subject to non-substantive, minor word changes approved by the 005 City Attorney; introduction of ordinance to amend the Zoning Text to establish "HC" Highway Commercial zone standards; and introduction of ordinance to establish pre-zoning of the approximate 13.5 square miles to be annexed. He added that the annexation also includes an expansion of the Sphere of Influence by 3.5 square miles; and that this has been the subject of hearings by the Planning Commission and under review for the past two years, as well as study sessions of the City Council. He displayed maps showing the boundaries and proposed zoning, noting that the area is uninhabited and in excess of 50% of the property owners requested the annexation; and that the intent would be to work with surrounding neighborhoods and registered voters, who he felt would be supportive when all aspects are understood. Mayor declared the hearing opened. Rolph Arnhymn,Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice-President,complimented the Council and staff in moving forward with the annexation, noting that the reduction of turbines from 4,000 to 1,500 and the commercial development proposed, will create jobs and revenue, and must be done this year, or the industry will lose its funding for the WECS conversion. Council Minutes 5-19-93 Page 3 3. ANNEXATION (Continued) Abby Silverstone stated that the area to be annexed is primarily wind b irbines, with the City having its sights on Snow Creek, Painted Hills, and other areas, which ha construed as a desire to turn the area into an "industrial wasteland'; and that nothing was said about the residents and their rights, and they will he heard by LAFCO, because they do not want minexation north of I- 10. Mayor stated that the Council is very cognizant of the adjoining residents and to their needs, which must be considered, and if the annexation is approved, the City will be working with the County to protect them, and prior to annexation, some accords will be wool ed out to make certain that services are provided without impinging on the surrounding neighbors. He stated that the Director's report was on the uninhabited territory annexation, therefore, no reference was made to residents; that the Council has indicated that it will do its best to service the area, and the reason annexation is being considered is because the property owners requested it, and it was not an arbitrary decision; that the reduction in the number of WECS along with great efficiency will mean a bonanza for the area and for the City, and create a 21st century industry in the Valley; that there are a lot of problems, but it is an exciting opportunity; and that the Council met with Desert Hot Springs last week, and will again on May 24. Director of Planning&Zoning stated that the County recently released nevv ViIECS standards, and it appears that it used some of the materials which Palm Springs used, in particular, with regard to noise. He also recommended that the two proposed ordinances dealing with Zoning Text amendment regarding Conditional Use Permit provisions, and amendment to the Municipal Code relating to noise standards for wind energy be continued to the next meeEirng. There were no further appearances, and the hearing was closed Councilmember Schlendorf stated that she has expressed concerns aboLL the annexation, and believes it can be very good for the City as well as the area; that it involves uninhabited properties, and she was willing to go to LAFCO with it, but she was not totally comfortable about it. Resolution 18093 Certifying the final EIR as complete, including statements and monitoring as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Lyons, unanimously carried,that R18093 be adopted, subject to minor word changes approved by the City Attorney. City Clerk read titles of the following Ordinances: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY ESTABLISHING THE HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL, MANUFACTURING AND ENERGY INDUSTRIAL ZONES AND IN REGARD TO ALLOWING WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS IN THE WATERCOURSE AND OPEN LAND ZONES. and AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY APPROVING A PREZONING PLAN FOR LANDS INCLUDED IN ANNEXATION 26,LOCATED NORTHERLY OF THE EXISTING CITY LIMIT AND IN THE INTERSTATE 10 CORRIDOR, SECTIONS, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, & 16, T3S, R3E, 9, 10, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28 &29, T3S, R4E; AND 30, T3S, RSE. it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Lyons, and unanimously carried, that further readings be waived, and that the Ordinance be introduced for first reading. Resolution 18094 approving application to LAFCO was presented; after vjMch, it was moved by Lyons, seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and unanimously carried, that R18094 be adopted. It was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Lyons, and unanimously carried, that proposed ordinances concerning conditional use permit standards and noise standards be continued to June 2, 1993. Council Minutes 5-19-93 Page 4 4. 93-94 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ALLOCATION Staff Recommendation: That the Council receive public input, and consider the 93-94 budget for the CDBG Program, pursuant to Dept. Housing & Urban Development regulations requiring citizen participation in the process. City Manager highlighted memorandum of Director of Economic Development,noting that the 93- 94 total allocation is$515,000, sand recommended by the staff and citizens committee, after public input, to be divided for Public Services,$77,250, Capital Projects, $334,750,and Administration, $103,000, consistent with HUD percentage distribution requirements. Councilmember Schlendorf noted that these are Federal grant fnnds, to be used for specified purposes, and are not City funds, nor can they be used to balance the City's budget. Mayor declared the hearing open. Sherry Fisher, P.S. Youth Center, stated that she was pleased that conditions were satisfied and the prior year's CDBG funds released for Youth Center improvements, asking that the process be moved along faster in order to achieve the needed air conditioning before the end of summer. She also commented on the Center's intent to make improvements to improve the image of the facility, and better serve youth activities, and the costs associated therewith, requesting that the request for $75,000 for 93-94 allocations be.granted($55,250 recommended by the Committee) End stating that some improvements were underestimated as to cost. She added that the Board is currently planning late evening basketball, 10-12 p.m., and has retained a new staff person who is responsible for opening and closing the facility as well as interior and exterior maintenance. Mayor noted that the staff was asked at the last study session to speed up the construction work (085 on the funds recently released. 001) Craig Crater, Desert AIDS Project Resource Development Director, stated that the Palm Springs caseload is currently 1,000, which represents about 20% of the HIV population, and that the budget for Desert AIDS Project is $2 million, but it has never increased its request ,For CDBG funds from$20,000; that over 40% of the HIV cases are from Palm Springs; and the newest group of cases is coming .From the high school population; and he asked that the allocation be:increased from the recommended $5,000 to $20,0GG. He asked persons present in the audience who were in support of the request to stand to be recognized. Craig Eaton, spoke regarding the Youth Center, and announced that there will he a fund-raiser on June 20. Mary Scott Knoll, County Fair Housing, stated that the City has always supported Fair Housing; that it is the only City which has one staff person designated specifically to serve its community; that it helps to solve tenant-landlord problems, and contributes to the success and health of the city. She stated that the allocation is $5,000 less than what was requested, and ultimate impact will be reduced services in the, City; and recommended that its allocation be taken from the Administration allocation, which is a legal use. Emil Duvemay, stated that he serves on the Board of the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, and supported Ms. Knoll's comments, adding that he felt Palm Springs has not had any "bad press" concerning housing issues because it has one person exclusively assigned to the community; that he did not want to see any CDBG funds used to fund a City staff position, and felt all funds should be used for community services. Karen Aguilar, P.S. Youth Center Board President, stated that the Center needed a change of image, and started that change with its Board; that the building also needs improving; that the community has donated $1,200 in $100 contributions, $1,000 from the Greater P.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce,and$1,0' 0 in s¢na➢l contributions;and she appealed to the Council to visit the site, and to help fund the improvements through the CDBG funds. (Note: Although Tony Aguilar spoke at this point, his comments are shown under Public Comments) There were no further appearances, and the hearing was closed. In answer to question by Council, Ms. Knoll stated that a Human Rights Commission serves as a focal point for receiving complaints of a general nature, and should have a working knowledge of all community resources for appropriate referral or presentation; that she considered it important that landlord tenant issues and housing discrimination he handled by people with a "10" in experience, which could mean the difference between success and ;failure; that there is a close companion interest between a Human Rights Commission and Fair Housing. Council Minutes 5-19-93 Page 5 4. CDBG (Continued) Councilmember Reller-Spurgin expressed appreciation for the work of the committee, noting that every request represents a need, and it is difficult to stretch the funds; and"Slat AIDS is the single most important issue that everyone should be concerned about;. She questioned whether the funds for Baristo Park could be applied to Ruth Hardy Park, to serve the need. of the Movie Colony requests and concerns regarding lighting. CDBG Coordinator stated that there is no ability to verify low income of resYents in the area; that Baristo Park is surrounded by two Section 8, HUD projects, but with Ruth Hardy Park there is not enough evidence to support the low income criteria for the funds, and :hat the park serves a regional,rather than neighborhood area. She also stated that Fair Housing allocation may be made under the Administration portion of the grant. In answer to question by Council, Mr. Crater stated that the Desert AIDS Project budget for one physician and two Registered Nurses, and one lab technician, per year is 250,000, and that the caseload is people who have exhausted all other avenues of help. Councilmember Hodges also spoke on behalf of increasing funding to the Desert AIDS Project, stating that the City is very much a part of the program, i.e., the facilities are located in Palm Springs, and she felt an obligation to help those who are unfortunate to have to make use of the services. Councilmember Schlendorf suggested that the additional funds for Desert AIDS Project to equal a total allocation of$20,000 be taken from Fair Housing and that an equal amount be allocated to Fair Housing under the Administration portion of the grant funds. Councilmember Hodges stated that she also has a problem with allocating Code Enforcement Activities to capital projects,which should be readjusted and given to the Youth Center; and if that amount only covers salaries, it should also be allocated to the Administration portion. City Manager recommended that staff look at the possible changes, and come back at the next meeting with a revised resolution. It was moved by Schlendorff, seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and unanimously carried, that action be continued to June 2, 1993. Councilmember Hodges noted that the rules and regulations concerning allocation of the funds are established by HUD, and she did not agree with the methodology, in that a larger amount of the funds should be for public services, rather than for capital projects, and she felt that the Council should press through its Congressman, to seek changes so more funds are is the services category. PUBLIC COMMENTS: a) Comments Concerning Item 5 Charles Roulette, Marquis Hotel, stated that he contacted 12 of the 13 hotels which are collecting the additional .8% and all agree to its continuance for the PSDRCVB. He (050- added a personal commendation for the work of the P.S. Mounted Police. 008 b) Comments re Item 6 Rolph Arnhym, Chamber of Commerce,urged that the issue be carefully considered, and that the public sector move into private sector activity, while a Lasiness decision, must be done cautiously. He, too, commended the Mounted Police. c) Comments re Item 7 Ron Young, Palm Springs, stated that there are a lot of empty stores downtown, and that (144- gaming would help the community, and that the Council should pass gaming for anyone. 001 d) Comments on other non-agenda matters: Tony Aguilar, 1975 Mark Leslie, President of the Greater Palm Springs Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, announced the time, place and names off speakers for an open forum sponsored by the GRPSH Chamber, the P.S. Chamber, and the Press Club in June, concerning the North American Free Trade Agreement. Ll . ,. Council Minutes 5-19-93 Page 6 Matt Yeoman, 551 S. Camino Real, owner of Mirage Taxi, commented on Sunline proposal to limit taxi service,wGiich he felt would not serve the public and only generate higher fees for Sardine; and that there is no incentive to improve service or upgrade taxicabs or provide discounted rates or competition. Dennis Spurgin, Palm Springs, announced Rotary Club sponsored bike-a-thon to raise funds for DARE. Jim Suguitwt,Palm Springs,Historic Site Preservation Board member provided a handout to the Council on Preservation Week, noting that the Board chose Welwood Murray Memorial Library to enter into a national competition, and that Downtown Consultant Ogburn will be providing some assistance. He announced fundraiser planned for May, a book sale. Councilmember Schlendorf stated that a Sunline committee has been looking at possibilities concerning taxi service, and a recommendation will be made to the Sardine Board, however, the feud outcome may be very different than what it currently has ont he table, and the effort is to find something that will be best for everyone, and there should not be an assumption that the first proposal will be the final decision. LEEGISLATIVE ACTION: 5. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX (TOT) Staff Recommendation: That the Council amend the Municipal Code to continue imposition of the .8% TOT on group meeting hotel rentals, in order to give direction to the staff,and to the hotels as to what the TOT rate will be effective duly 1, 1993. City Manager reported that 13 hotels are affected by the tax, which is estimated to generated $350,000, and which will expire on June 30, 1993, unless action is taken to extend it. Councilmember Hodges stated that sbe was opposed last year because she thought it was discriminatory, and stills hold the same opinion; that the Revenue Enhancement Task Force recommended an overall 1I% TOT, which would increase revenue to the City and no longer be discriminatory, and it should be considered first. Councilmember Reeser-Spurgin noted that there was a report given at a recent study session (140- concerning the Visitor & Tourism Board activities, indicated that the hotel association was not 002) united, and there was opposition to raising the tax to I I%. Mayor stated that feedback is needed from the hotel conununity for an 11% tax to be considered, and given the time frame, an ordinance could not be in place by July 1. Councilmember Hodges stated that the ordinance should be subject to annual review. Mayor stated that under the JPA, there is a one year notice of withdrawal, and he did not feel a mandated date for review was necessary, and did not think anyone was likely to forget about it. Councilmember Lyons agreed, and stated that it was unlikely that the CVB will be forgotten, or get lost in the shuffle. Councilmember Schlendorf stated that approving continuance of imposing the tax, series to fund a budget which did not come before the Council for approval, and she:would like to see it come back for that process. City Clerk read title of the Ordinance, as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3.24.037 OF THE PALM[ SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO CONTINUE IMPOISING AN ADDITIONAL EIGHT TENTHS OF ONE PERCENT (.8%)TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX,ADOPTED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36937 (d). Council Minutes 5-19-93 Page 7 5. MUNICIPAL CODE TOT (Continued) It was moved by,Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Lyons,and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. It was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Lyons, and carried by the following vote, that the Ordinance be introduced for first reading: AYES: Lyons, Reller-Spurgin &Maryanov NOES: Hodges&Schlendorf ABSENT: None 6. EMERGENCY TOWING SERVICES, VEHICLE STORAGE AND ABATEMENT OF ABANDONED VEHICLES Staff Recommendation: That the Council approve one of two options, as follows: 1) referral of calls generated by or through the police department to the City's fleet operations division for handling the above and calls for purposes of law enforcement or code enforcement towing; or 2) (143- referral of such calls to Brothers Towing and South West Towing on a rotational basis(approval 004 of South West Towing conditional on establishment of a yard in Palm Springs). This item withdrawn from agenda by City lWanager 7. GAMING At the May 4 study session, Council directed this item be placed on the agenda to discuss Agua Caliente Tribal Council gaming in Palm Springs. Councilmemher Hodges stated that the Council received a letter from the Tribal Council (dated March 31, 1993) requesting the Council's support. She stated that she is personally opposed to gaming, but felt if the Tribal Council was going to pursue the matter, the Council should lend its support and look to the best economic approach for the community. (144- Mayor stated that he agreed, and also personally opposed gaming, but the support should be 001) tempered by the fact that the Council still needs to negotiate some revenues for the City and the Tribal Council has said it would work with the Council to take care of added service costs; and that given the circumstances of other tribes establishing gaming facilities, the Tribal Council is doing the right thing and lie supports it from those considerations. It was moved by Hodges, seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and unanimously carried, that the Council support the Tribal Council's efforts to establish gaming. 8. P.S. JAIL BOOKING FACILITIES - USE BY CATHEDRAL City Staff Recommendation: That the Council approve an agreement with the City of Cathedral City for the use of the Palm Springs jail booking facilities, for$30,000 payable annually on July 1 for (113- booking up to 300 prisoners, at additional fee of$100 for each prisoner exceeding the number of 001) 300 - A3228. City Manager highlighted the memorandum of Police Chic.. Minute Order 5187 as recommended, was presented; after which, it v✓ass moved by Hodges, seconded by Reller-Spurgin, unanimously carried, that M05187 be adopted. 9, TAHQUITZ CANYON MEDIAN ISLAND - DROUGHT TOLEI_/'.NT LANDSCAPE RETROFIT Staff Recommendation: That the Council approve a$52,000 loan from the Wastewater Treatment (136- Fund,at 6%interest,for design costs of a$238,000-375,000landscape project to retrofit Tahquitz Canyon median island landscape with drought tolerant landscape, in order to accomplish long-term 009) savings and water conservation. This item withdrawn by the City Manager. Council Minutes 5-19-93 Page 8 10. WASTE DISPOSAL CONTRACT' AMENDMENT Staff Recommendation: That the Council approve Amendment 2 to Agr 3082 with Palm Springs Disposal to provide than delinquent commercial, industrial and multiple family dwelling unit accounts shall continue to receive solid waste pick-up service, rather than a discontinuance of service, and shall be subject to having delinquent amounts collected on the property tax bill, in order to allow the City to capture Potentially Host franchise fees and recycling surcharges and avoid (148 increased costs of code enforcement dealing with uncollected,unsanitary solid waste;and to amend 001 the contract to conform to yard waste collection program approved by the Council on April 21; and to amend the Municipal Code to make the provisions of Chapter 6.05 congruent with the provisions of Agr. 3092. City Manager highlighted the memorandum of Assistant City Manager. Resolution 18095 approving Amendment #2 was presented. It was moved by Lyons, seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and unanimously carried, that R 18095 be, adopted. City Clerk read title of the Ordinance, as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6.04.212 AND 6.04.215 OF TITLE 6 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REFUSE DISPOSAL. (103 It was moved by Schlendorf, seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and unanimously carried, that further 001 reading be waived, and that the Ordinance be introduced for first reacting. It. P.S. DESERT RESORTS CVB BUDGET The Council requested that discussion concerning the PSDRCVB be placed on the agenda. Discussion ensued whether this matter should remain on the agenda. Assistant City Manager reported that a review of the Joint Powers Agreement by the City Clerk indicated that there was no requirement for the Council to pre-approve the PSDRCVB budget, nor did he recall it having been done before. City Manager stated that he could schedule a study session for discussion as to budget review for (05 a Joint Powers Authority. 00 Councilmember Schlendorf stated that it would be pointless to reschedule, since the C'VB budget has been approved by the JPA, without the Council having done so. Motion by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Lyons, to withdraw the matter from the agenda, carried by the following vote: AYES: Hodges, Lyons, Reller-Spargin & Maryanov NO: Schlendorf ABSENT: None 12. ZONING CODE AMENDMENT (Ord Intro: 5-5-93) City Clerk read title of Ordinance 1442, regarding attraction boards, after which, it -was moved (10 by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Lyons, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived, 03 and that 01442 be adopted. 13. EL CIELO Staff Recommendation: That the Council proceed with the design and bidding of the repair of El Cielo Road to a "prior to storm" condition and correct deficiencies (CP93-05); and amend the budget to appropriate $100,000 from Golf Course Expansion Funds in order to replace the crossing and restore upstream protection for the Golf Course expansion. (13 01 In answer to question by Council, Director of Public Works stated that it is an option to leave the street as it is, however, it was only partially repaired, and would not withstand much rainfall; that an offsetting budget amendment covers the costs from Capital projects; that the$100,000 repairs the road as a dry weather crossing and should not wash out in a 10-year storm; and answered question that funds could be borrowed from the Wastewater Treatment Fund. Council Minutes 5-19-93 Page 9 Councilmember Schlendorf stated that until the budget is resolved, the Council will not know what is available funding, and she did not favor using Golf Course expansion funds. t Mayor stated that one issue is the'upfront money, and the Council can wait until the budget standing is known with the Golf Course, however, the$6,250 matching funds, is a small amount as to where it comes from. City Manager recommended that this matter be continued to June 2, for furdrer review. It was moved by Schlendorf, seconded by Lyons, and unanimously carried, that this matter be continued to June 2, 1993. 14. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None CONSENT AGENDA: 15. Res 18096 accepting FAA Grant AIP-16, for $1,475,027, as final step to begin master plan (051- process, and to begin drainage and fencing improvements on the Airport - A3229. 028) 16. MO 5188 approving participation in City of Riverside contract with US Pollution Control, Inc., (117- for removal and disposal of PCB contaminated oil in transformers and retrofilling services at 001) various City of Palm Springs facilities, to permit the Public Works DepnArnent to comply with EPA requirements for hazardous waste cleanup by its June 22, 1993 dead"Sine. 17. MO 5189 approving two program supplements to the City's Master Agreement with CalTrans for (090- Federal Aid Urban (FAU) grants to widening El Cielo from Mesquite to Sonora - CP89-05; and 001) to install a traffic signal at Sunrise and Amado - CP92-03, A3004. 19. Res 18097 approving final development plans for P.D. 109, to construct an additional 24,000 (116- square foot building at 3359 McCarthy Road, subject to conditions,which provides an expansion ) of an existing use (DST Industries). 19. Res 18093 and 13099 approving Payroll Warrants and Claims &Demanes. (086) 20. Motion concurring in CRA action this date. R894 (124- 039) It was moved by Lyons, seconded by Schlendorf, and unanimously carried, Chat R18095 through 18099 and MO 5198 and 5189, and motion in Item 20 be,adopted; Reiter-Spurgin abstaining on Warrant No. 875035. ADDED STARTERS: - None REPORTS & REQUESTS: CITY COUNCIL reports or requests a) Mayor: Requested the City Manager to place consideration of joint task force with (087- Cathedral City to explore fire consolidation on study session agenda. Mayor also would 001 i like staff to look at other possible consolidations, e.g., sewer treatment. PUBLIC reports or requests - None STAFF reports or requests - None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at 10 p.m., Mayor declared the meeting zdjourned to Monday, May 24, 1993, Large Conference Room, City Hall, 6 p.m. for a joint meeting with Desert Hot Springs City Council. C7 L JUDITH SUMICH City Clerk