HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 - MINUTES - 5/24/2000 - STUDY SESSIONSTUDY SESSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
May 24, 2000
CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
A. Call Back to Order-Large Conference Room
B. Flag Salute
C. City Attorney Report on Matters Discussed in Closed Session-See Page 2 of
Agenda this date.
D. Public Comments
Theresa Dubrois, stated that there is a problem concerning Code Enforcement
and her property; that it seems that Code Enforcement is citing many code
violations against her property that are unwarranted; that SCE does not have a
problem with the wiring, that Code Enforcement does; that there are other repairs
that are being cited that are unnecessary; that Official do not return calls, nor are
helpful; that the list goes on and on; and that the Council needs to direct staff to
answer her questions.
Kathy Santos, regarding Wolfie, stated that the facts and laws have been
furnished to the Council; that her dog is being held by Animal Control
unnecessarily; that there are laws and the laws are being somewhat stretched;
that staff does not respond to public information requests; that her dogs life is in
jeopardy; that it has been three months since the dog was seized by Animal
Control and that at this point intervention is needed.
John Santiago, 2540 Araby, owner of Wolfie, stated that any response by the
Council is appreciated; that a request was made to allow more time to submit an
appeal; that the request was not granted; that meeting have been held with
Commander McCracken; that those meeting have not lead to the release of the
dog; that the laws need to be reviewed by the Council and that he is just trying to
get his dog back.
Fred Ebeling, stated that the Council needs to support the constitution; that the
City is abetting lawbreakers; and requested if anyone in the public has been
harassed by public employees to contact him at 318-3311.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/QUESTIONS/REPORTS
Councilmembers commented on various civic functions attended; consensus of
Council place the issue concerning the complaint of the nurses at the last Council
meeting be schedule for formal discussion.
F. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS – None
G. STUDY SESSION
1. UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES
Procurement Manager reviewed handouts, copy attached.
City Attorney stated that clarification needs to be made with staff regarding the
difference between purchase orders and contracts; that staff is not always
consistent in its procedures; that the contracts needs to be in the standard form;
that staff is generating its own contracts; that to increase staff authorization to
$50,000 is somewhat questionable; that the real issue is what does Council want
amount and what type of contracts the Council wants to review.
Procurement Manager stated that the suggestions are in the same levels as
other Cities and considerable lower than State levels; that the guidelines were
written by the ABA and Procurement Managers; that it will allow bids to go faster
and work to be on a more timely basis; that all in all the time is needed to move
ahead.
Assistant City Manager-Special Projects stated that a streamlined version would
be prepared for Council consideration to include professional services.
Consensus of Council to proceed with the Ordinance and to bring back for final
approval before the August break.
2. STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROCUREMENT CARD PROGRAM
Procurement Manager reviewed a video and handout, copies of handout
attached. The cards would be limited to certain users with ceiling amounts; that it
would be used for those entities that do not want to deal with small purchase
orders and are digitally set up; that this will be a pilot program with limitations on
users; that a report will be given to Council regarding usage and compliance that
there will be safeguards in place and that the only change is that instead of
paperwork accompanying the employee, a smart card will be used.
Council consensus to bring pilot program with recommendations of users to
future council agenda for consideration.
3. BUDGET REVIEW-2000-01 FISCAL YEAR
Assistant City Manager reviewed various handouts, copies attached.
Council requests: Possible future increase in funding for Senior Center;
consideration of tourism budget and economic development budget; investigate
possibility of relocation of animal shelter; check into need to crosswalks around
the area of Desert Hospital; check on agreement regarding Mel Avenue between
City and Desert Hospital regarding implementation of improvements; check on
possible street light needed at Farrell and Tamarisk; check for missing link
sidewalks on Vista Chino; request future budget reviews include more detail to
see what is actually allocated for each department; need to be kept abreast of
police and fire overtime issues; suggestion for other departments to see if
management contract could be set in place i.e., Library.
Adjournment