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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 13, 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, August 13, 2003, at 4:00 p.m., at which time, the City Attorney announced
items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 4:30 p.m., the meeting was convened in
open session.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Mills, Oden, Reller-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 August 8, 2003.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All
Entities)- See items on Page 2 of agenda this date.
PRESENTATIONS: None
HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING
AUTHORITY: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY- No Business
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS LISTED ON AGENDA: None
1. FINAL MAP 29632
Recommendation: That the Council approve Final Map 29632 for Sanborn A/E
representing Acanto Partners LLC, to subdivide property located at 600 Acanto
Drive, T4S, R4E, Section 35. A4750.
Councilmember Reller-Spurgin declared Conflict of Interest due to proximity of
property ownership; and exited the room.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer reviewed the staff report.
Resolution 20706 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
Mills, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, Hodges and Reller-Spurgin
absent, that R 20706 be adopted.
Councilmember Reller-Spurgin reentered the room.
2. RACQUET CLUB ROAD SIDEWALK PROJECT
Recommendation: That the Council approve CalTrans Program Supplement
Agreement M-015 for the construction and engineering phases of the proposed
Racquet Club Road Sidewalk Project for $121,000. CP02-09, A4216. Mills and
Oden abstain due to proximity of property ownership.
City Manager withdrew the item.
Council Minutes
8-13-03, Page 2
3. VISITORS CENTER PROJECT-2901 NORTH PALM CANYON
Recommendation: That the Council award a contract with Commercial
Diversified, Bid Schedule B for the remodel of the Visitor Center, located at 2901
North Palm Canyon for$497,000. CP03-06 A4751.
Executive Director-Airports reviewed the staff report.
Motion to approve Bid Schedule B and direct staff to negotiate a deduct change
order approval by the City Manager was presented; after which it was moved by
Oden and died due to a lack of second.
Resolution 20707 and Resolution 20708 as recommended to include any
reduction to be used for contingency, with City Manager review, were presented;
after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and carried by
the following vote that R20707 and 20708 be adopted.
AYES: Members Mills, Reller-Spurgin and Mayor Kleindienst
NO: Member Oden
ABSENT: Member Hodges.
4. ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING &ADOPTION (Intro 7-30-03)
City Clerk read Title of Ordinance 1632 as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING PARK FEES
after which, it was moved by Kleindienst, seconded by Mills and unanimously
carried, Hodges absent, that further reading be waived and it was further moved
by Kleindienst, seconded by Mills and carried by the following vote that
Ordinance 1632 be adopted.
AYES: Members Mills, Reller-Spurgin and Mayor Kleindienst
NO: Member Oden
ABSENT: Member Hodges.
5. SPEED CUSHION PURCHASE
Recommendation: That the Council approve the purchase from Lake Traffic
Solutions for rubberized speed cushions for installation at various locations
throughout the city as part of the traffic calming program for$36,354.85.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer reviewed the staff report.
Minute Order 7356 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, Hodges absent, that
MO7356 be adopted.
' 6. PALM SPRINGS VISITOR CENTER- NICHOLS TRUST LEASE
Recommendation: That the Council approve a lease with the Frank Culver Nichols
Revocable Trust for the use of 2.3 acres of land adjacent to the Palm Springs
Visitor Center for a term of five years commencing July 1, 2003. A4752.
Council Minutes
8-13-03, Page 3
Director of Community& Economic Development reviewed the staff report.
Minute Order 7357 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
Mills, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried, Hodges absent, that
M07357 be adopted.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further busi Mayor declare the meeting adjourned.
PATRICIA A. SANDERS
City Clerk