HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 - MINUTES - 7/26/2000 - STUDY SESSIONSTUDY SESSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
July 26, 2000
CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
A. Call Back to Order-Large Conference Room-Oden absent
B. Flag Salute
C. City Attorney Report on Matters Discussed in Closed Session-See Page 2 of
Agenda this date.
D. Public Comments
Constant Nichols, Vintage Market Place, stated hat there is a problem in the
downtown area with youth gangs hanging out on the street corners; that it starts
on Thursday and runs through the weekend; that something must be done; that
customers are getting where they do not want to come downtown in the evening
hours; and that the problem needs to be addressed.
Frank Tysen, Tennis Club District, stated that parts of the downtown have turned
into a “little Beirut”; that there are drugs, guns and gangs; that cars are cruising
with loud radios; that fights are starting in the bars; that the majority of the
troublemakers are under 21; that the downtown is going to turn into another
Westwood Village where people are afraid to come; and handed out a flyer, copy
attached, that may assist in addressing the cruising problem.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/QUESTIONS/REPORTS - None
F. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS – None
G. STUDY SESSION
1. PROCUREMENT ORDINANCE
Procurement Manager reviewed a handout, copy attached, and added that the
new limits will simplify the process for the City; that there will be check and
balances that will remain; that the Council will be notified of the expenditures on
a bi-weekly basis.
City Attorney stated that the handout does address the amounts of expenditures
that each level can make; that non professional services would be janitorial,
landscape and the like; that once the cumulative of the change orders exceed
$25,000, the matter would return to Council for approval; that Counsel has
reviewed the Ordinance; that there are still refinements to be made; that the
contract administrator will be specified in the contract, when needed; that
normally that is the person that is actually in the field and knows the project.
Councilmember Hodges stated the Ordinance should move ahead; that if
problems are encountered, they can be amended as they occur
Councilmember Jones concurred.
2. NEXTPHASE RECYCLING FACILITY
Redevelopment Director stated that discussions had been held with PSDS
concerning the facility; that the purpose of this meeting is to review where the
project stands and projects for its future; that there are costs involved and that
PSDS will clarify the status of the project.
Bob Kuznik, PSDS, reviewed the history of the project; and added that there is a
September 30 deadline of the project that will be met; that a budget does need to
be established by the Council; that the budget will come forward for consideration
at the August 2, 2000 meeting; that a site has been selected; that due diligence
has been exercised; that the facility will include a transfer station; that if the
station is not included eventually the truck will have to haul the waste out of the
valley; that PSDS does have two alternative fuel vehicles; that three more are
being built; that the conversion of the fleet is on line; that there were some funds
obtained from MSRC that have helped with the cost of the conversion.
Mayor stated that there was notification received that there is additional funding
available through COLMAC.
City Attorney questioned if the staff and Council still felt the project was feasible
and desirable; and questioned if staff would still recommend the project and what
are the expectations within the next 60 days.
Mr. Kuznik, stated that discovery costs will run somewhere around $30,000; and
that the property will be more expensive.
Redevelopment Director stated that staff has concluded that the project is
necessary; that when Edom Hill closes the transfer station will be invaluable; that
the diversion rate set by the State does not go away and must be complied with
by 2005.
Discussion between the Councilmembers included diversion of waste; transfer
trailers; Edom Hill closure; incorporating Cathedral City waste; by-product of
waste to sell; market prices for by-products; projected growth of City; cost of
facility; possibility of long term bonds; State formula for diversion; and opportunity
to lock costs for the building of the facility.
3. FUTURE PLANNING FOR AN ACTIVE DOWNTOWN
Police Chief reviewed a hand out with possible long term solutions, copy
attached.
ADJOURN