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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 - MINUTES - 5/21/2003 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 21, 2003 A Regular Meeting,of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Mayor Kleindienst, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, May 21, 2003, at 5:30 p.m., at which time, the City Attorney announced items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 7:00 p.m., the meeting was convened in open session. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Mills, Oden, Reller-Spurgin and Mayor Kleindienst Absent: Councilmember Hodges The meeting was opened with the Salute to the Flag with the PSHS JROTC, and an invocation by Chaplain Bettste —29 Palms Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Base REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on May 16, 2003. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 7 of agenda this date. PRESENTATIONS: Bob Hope— 100th Birthday Proclamation Art Lyons — Palm Springs Film Noir Festival Proclamation Bary Freet, Fire Chief—California Golden Bear Award HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING AUTHORITY: - No Business 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 COMMENTS: The following persons spoke in support of allowing Taxi Advertising Signs in Palm Springs: Robin Burns, Palm Springs Larry Steckel, Desert Hot Springs Emdad Sarker, Cathedral City Sohan Shingh, Palm Springs James C. Braico, VIP Express Taxi Bill Meyers, La Quinta U Soe Min (Sunny), Palm Desert Jayanti Patel, American Taxi Don Ruiz, Cathedral City 1 Sergio M. Santo, Cathedral City J. Arturo Diaz, Palm Desert William Husbands, Jr. Cathedral City Constantin Constantinescu, Palm Springs Council Minutes 05-21-03, Page 2 ' The following persons spoke in support of lifting the resale restrictions on the Quail Pointe tract of homes: Shirley Buch, Palm Springs Richard Pontius, Palm Springs Clint Holland, Palm Springs Robert Hill, Palm Springs Dr. Gerald Lim, Rancho Mirage, stated support for a bulkhead use at the pool, and that it would be the best thing for the swimmers. Pastor Willie Holland, Palm Springs, stated that he wants to see reconstruction, not destruction in the Highland Gateway area. Sven Holm, Palm Springs, stated that there could be a better solution to the Street Lighting District 1, and wanted the opportunity to talk with residents and present a solution later in the fall. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: It was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, Hodges absent, that items 1 through 15 be adopted. ' Review by City Manager of Consent Items to be clarified. 1. Approval of Minutes April 30 and May 7, 2003. Kleindienst Abstain on 5-7-03. 2. MO 7295 approving agreement with California Street Maintenance for street sweeping services for a period of three years for $198,580, with 2 one year options at CPI adjustments. A4707. 3. MO 7296 approving the plans, specifications and working details and authorizing advertisement for construction bids for the Racquet Club Road Sidewalk Project. CP02-09. Oden Abstain due to proximity of residence. 4. MO 7297 approving agreement with DBX, Inc for various traffic signal improvements, Bid Schedule A through H, for$304,891. CP00-37. A4700. 5. MO 7298 approving Amendment 1 to A4394 with CVAG, Grant Reimbursement Agreement, for the Indian Canyon Drive Roadway and Railroad Bridge Widening Projects at Whitewater River Wash for$28,300. CP01-11. 6. MO 7299 approving Supplement M014 to A4216, Caltrans, City/State Master Agreement, for environmental and design phases of the proposed widening of the existing Union Pacific Railroad Bridge on Indian Canyon Drive for $190,000. CP01-11. 7. MO 7300 approving Change Order 6 to A4522 with DBX, Inc for the Tahquitz Canyon Way Signal Interconnect Project for$1,560. CP00-05. Council Minutes 05-21-03, Page 3 8. MO 7301 approving Amendment 1 to A4461 with Dokken Engineering for ' professional environmental and engineering design services for the Indian Canyon Drive Street and Bridge Widening Project for $28,300. Total contract $449,800. CP01-11. 9. MO 7302 approving Amendment 1 to A4318 with Dokken Engineering for additional design and environmental services for the Indian Avenue — 1-10 Interchange Project for $50,000. Total contract $993,842. CP00-14. 10. MO 7303 approving Amendment 4 to A4317 with CVAG for the Indian Canyon Avenue/Interstate 10 Interchange Project for $50,000. Total contract $16,352,843. CP00-14. 11. MO 7304 authorizing purchase from Waste Management for a 14-foot trailer mounted mobile comfort station (portable restroom) for use at Villagefest and special events for $28,411.88. 12. MO 7305 approving purchase from Metro Video Systems for a surveillance camera system for the Palm Springs City Jail for $175,849.92; with annual service agreement starting in year 2 for $21,606. 13. MO 7306 approving purchase from Miracle Recreation Equipment through the CMAS State contract for play equipment to be located at DeMuth Park for $68,945.99. 14. MO 7307 approving purchase from Natare Corporation for a Uniwall Moving Bulkhead for the Swim Center through a cooperative purchase based on a UC Santa Barbara competitive process for$77,945.81. 15. Ries 20603, 20604 and 20605 approving Payroll Warrants and Claims & Demands. Note abstentions, if any: Councilmember Warrant# Payee Particular Nature of Conflict Mills 987759 T & M Constr. Business related 987760 Tenet Reller-Spurgin 987750 Spurgin Spouse EXTENDED CONSENT AGENDA: None 1 Council Minutes 05-21-03, Page 4 ' PUBLIC HEARINGS: 16. CASE 5.0952— PD 284 803 NORTH PALM CANYON — PAUL SCHELL Recommendation: That the Council approve Case 5.0952, PD 284 to construct a 9-unit bed and breakfast and 1542 square feet of retail space, located at 803 North Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-1, Section 10. Applicant Paul Schell. 65 Notices Mailed. Director of Planning & Zoning reviewed the staff report and the site plans on the board. Mayor Kleindienst questioned the ADA compliance regarding the main entrance. Director of Planning and Zoning stated that there will be a ramp. Councilmember Mills questioned if there would be gated parking for the Bed and Breakfast. Director of Planning and Zoning stated that the parking would not be gated, but it would be separated from the other parking so there would not be any confusion of where to park, and that the parking is under redesign at this point; and the final plans will come back to Council and the Planning Commission. Mayor declared the Hearing open; there being no appearances, the Hearing was closed. Resolution 20606 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, Hodges absent, that R20606 be adopted. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTERAGENCY REPORTS: Councilmembers reported on various civic and community organizational meetings and events which they attended, subsequent to the last regular meeting, and announced upcoming events of community interest. LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 17. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 161 - MOUNTAIN GATE 30963 Recommendation: That the Council approve a Resolution of Intention and Preliminary Engineer's Report for the formation of a 1913 Assessment District using 1916 Act Bonds for certain public improvements for an 83 acre development located in an area known as Mountain Gate Tract 30963 at North Palm Canyon Drive and Gateway Drive. AD 161. City Manager withdrew the item. Council Minutes 05-21-03, Page 5 18. EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE— SDC LLC Recommendation: That the Council approve an Exclusive Agreement to Negotiate with SDC LLC for the development of a hotel and timeshare project located near the Tahquitz Creek Golf Course, on Golf Club Drive; and that a sub committee (2) be established for negotiations. City Manager withdrew the item. 19. STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 1 Recommendation: That the Council authorize a Proposition 218 mailed Ballot to determine property owner support for a rebuild of existing street lighting and set the date for a public hearing for July 16, 2003, City Manager withdrew the item. 20. GENE AUTRY TRAIL/RAMON ROAD MEDIAN LANDSCAPING PROJECT 2002-03 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT Recommendation: That the Council amend the 2002-03 Fiscal Year Budget for the Gene Autry Trail/Ramon Road Median Landscaping Project for $50,000. CI'00-01. Director of Public Works/City Engineer reviewed the staff report regarding increasing the size of plants on the median. Resolution 20607 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, Hodges absent, that R20607 be: adopted. 21. MERGED AREA 1 AND 2 LOANS AND REPAYMENT 2002-03 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT Recommendation: That the Council amend the 2002-03 Fiscal Year Budget to concur with item CRA A. Director of Finance & Treasurer reviewed the staff report; no further report was given. Resolutions 20608 and R20609 as recommended were presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried, Hodges absent, that R20608 and R20609 be adopted. Council Minutes 05-21-03, Page 6 22. PALM SPRINGS SKATE PARK Recommendation: That the Council approve an agreement with Cora Constructors for the Palm Springs Skate Park construction, Bid Total No. 1, Schedule C, for $987,575; and approve Change Order 1 with Cora Construction to decrease the contract by $36,438.40. Total contract $951,136.60. CP02-23. A4701. Director of Public Works/City Engineer reviewed the staff report; no further report was given. Minute Orders 7308 and 7309 as recommended were presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, Hodges absent, that M07308 and M07309 be adopted. 23. ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING &ADOPTION (Intro 5-7-03) City Clerk read Title of Ordinance 1628 as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM PD-164 TO PD-164A, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 277 NORTH AVENIDA CABALLEROS, ZONE PD-164, SECTION 14 After which, it was moved by Kleindienst, seconded by Oden, and unanimously carried, Hodges absent, that further reading be waived and Ordinance 1628 be adopted. 24. EXCHANGE AGREEMENT— BARNEY TRUST—OPEN SPACE Recommendation: That the Council approve an Exchange Agreement with the Barney Trust, exchanging 45 acres of City owned land, located in the Mesa area for 45 acres of Trust owned land, located in Chino Canyon, with permanent open space restrictions recorded against both parcels, resulting in an increase of the City's supply of dedicated open space land by 45 acres, with the Trust absorbing all costs and holding the City harmless in relation to the transaction. A4702. Mayor Kleindienst declared conflict of interest due to an interest in Barney Trust, and exited the Chamber. Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report; no further report was given. ' Resolution 20610 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried, Hodges and Kleindienst absent, that R20610 be adopted. Mayor Kleindienst reentered the Chamber at this time. Council Minutes 05-21-03, Page 7 ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: 25. 60/91/1-215 INTERCHANGE FUNDING Recommendation: That the Council support the economic investment in highway development in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, and respectfully call upon the California Transportation Commission to commit State Transportation Improvement Program funding to the reconstruction of the 60/91/1-215 Interchange. City Manager reviewed the staff report; no further report was given. Resolution 20611 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried, Hodges absent, that R20611 be adopted. ADDED STARTERS: None REPORTS & REQUESTS: CITY COUNCIL reports or requests Councilmember Oden requested that the issues of the Taxi Advertising Signs, the Resale Restriction for Quail Pointe, and the Advisory Group for Tourism be scheduled for Study Session Agendas; and that a report on extended service for Well in the Desert be provided. Councilmember Oden requested, and Councilmember Reller-Spurgin concurred, that future absences of Councilmember Hodges be excused. Mayor Kleindienst requested that a report re: Quail Pointe be in the packet before a Study Session, and that the Quimby Act be scheduled on an Agenda. 26. Treasurer's Investment Report as of April 30, 2003 - Received & Filed PUBLIC reports or requests STAFF reports or requests ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, yor declared the meeting adjourned. 9 7 BARBARA J. W TE �f s t City Clerk �^ PATRICIA A. SANDERS City Clerk