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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 23, 2003
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to
order by Mayor Kleindienst, in the Large Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way,
on Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Mills, Oden, Roller-Spurgin, and Mayor
Kleindienst
Absent: Councilmember Hodges
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with Council procedures on April 19, 2003.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1. VISITORS CENTER - ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
Recommendation: That the Council approve an agreement with O'Donnell +
Escalante Architects for the architectural and engineering services for the City's
new Visitors Center located at 2901 North Palm Canyon Drive for $91,000; and
amend the budget thereto. A----.
Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report and
added that the contract had been revised to decrease the amount to $72,100; and
that in answer to questions by Council, staff would meet with the design team to
determine all final project costs to be reviewed at the April 30, 2003 meeting.
Motion to continue the matter to April 30, 2003 was presented; after which, it was
moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, Hodges
absent, that the item be continued.
2. VISITORS CENTER - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Recommendation: That the Council approve an agreement with D. W. Johnston
Construction, Inc., for construction management services for the City's new
Visitors Center, in an amount not to exceed $136,378.00, in a form acceptable to
the City Attorney; and amend the budget thereto. A-----.
Motion to continue the matter to April 30, 2003 was presented; after which,
it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden and unanimously
carried, Hodges absent, that the item be continued.
3. VISITORS CENTER - CITY REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES
Recommendation: That the Council approve an agreement with Michael Fontana
and Associates to provide "as needed" services for the City's new Visitors Center,
on an hourly basis, in an amount not to exceed $40,000. A----.
Council Minutes
4-23-03, Page 2
Motion to continue the matter to April 30, 2003 was presented; after which, it was '
moved by Roller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, Hodges
absent, that the item be continued.
4. TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION
Recommendation: That the Council approve an agreement with Steiny and
Company, Inc., for the Sunrise Way at Sunny Dunes Road Traffic Signal
Installation Project for$99,264.00. CP02-25. A4686.
Councilmember Mills declared Conflict of Interest due to business clients
on both sides of the streets to the project and exited the room.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer reviewed the staff report.
Minute Order 7286 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved
by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden and carried by the following vote, that
M07286 be adopted.
AYES: Members Oden, Reller-Spurgin and Mayor Kleindienst
NO: None
ABSENT: Member Hodges and Mills.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor deoaied the eeting adjourned.
PATRICIA A. SANDERS
City Clerk