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Home My WebLink About2004 - MINUTES - 6/2/2004 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 2, 2004 ' A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Mayor Oden, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at 5:00 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 Foat, McCulloch, Mills, Pougnet and Mayor Oden Absent: None The meeting was opened with the Salute to the Flag - Boy Scout Troop 262, and an invocation by Reverend Kevin Johnson — Bloom in the Desert. REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on May 28, 2004. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 8 of agenda this date. PRESENTATIONS: None. HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING AUTHORITY: - No Business ' Continue as the City Council; convene as the Community Redevelopment Agency CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JOINT PUBLIC HEARING A. Not Used. B. HACIENDA SUNSET AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSOCIATES Recommendation: That the Agency/Council approve the First Amendment to Restated and Amended Disposition and Development Agreement with Hacienda Sunset Affordable Housing Associates and Coachella Valley Housing Coalition amending the terms and providing additional Agency assistance for $350,000 for a 66 unit low-income apartment complex, south of the Coyote Run Apartments located on Sunrise Way and San Rafael Road. A0448C. Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report. Chairman/Mayor declared the Hearing open; there being no appearances, the Hearing was closed. Resolution 1250 (Agency) and Resolution 20945 (City) as recommended were presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Foat and unanimously carried, that R1250 and R20945 be adopted. ' 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. Council Minutes 06-02-04, Page 2 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mellany E. Miller, Palm Springs, requested Palm Springs consider continuation in the Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) with other Valley members. Suzanne Ducleett, Palm Springs, stated that the policy for notification of neighboring property owners to possible projects needs to be reviewed; and that the Planning Commission also needs to review its policy for public comments. Leslie Pricer, Palm Springs, submitted letter to Council, copy on file in Office of the City Clerk and added that there are concerns regarding opening of Francis Road to North Indian Canyon that Council should address. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: It was moved by Mills, seconded by Pougnet and unanimously carried, that Items 1 thru 12, excluding 7, 11 and 12 be adopted. Review by City Manager of Consent Items to be clarified. 1. Approval of Minutes March 31, 31, April 12 and 14, 2004. 2. MO 7489 approving settlement agreement with Michael Calhoun concerning an October 5, 2001 injury to plaintiff. A4888. 3. MO 7490 approving settlement agreement with Barbara and Michael Flanagan concerning a December 12, 2000 injury to plaintiff. A4889. 4. MO 7491 approving settlement agreement with Jose Vasconez for various Code Violations for property located at 1990 Mark Leslie Drive. A4890. 5. MO 7492 approving Amendment 5 to A4487 with VSA Airports for engineering services related to the airport vehicle parking lot and security improvements for $225,000. Total contract $3,267,600. 6. Res 20946 approving a summary vacation of a public sewer easement within Tentative Parcel Map 18352, Section 20. T4S, RSE. 7. SEE EXTENDED CONSENT AGENDA 8. MO 7493 directing each department, board or commission which has a Conflict of Interest Code to review its code for changes and to submit the amended code ' in accordance with provisions of the Government Code to the City Council. 9. MO 7494 approving agreement with B E McMurray Construction for the construction of a General Aviation Processing (GAP) located at the Palm Springs Airport, for $396,000. A4891. Council Minutes 06-02-04, Page 3 10. MO 7495 approving Amendment 6 to A4372 with PacWest Inc for an additional term of one year to June 30, 2005; and decreasing the contract amount by $6,249.12 for a total of$908,288.58. 11. SEE EXTENDED CONSENT AGENDA 12. SEE EXTENDED CONSENT AGENDA EXTENDED CONSENT AGENDA: 7. CASE 5.0899 — PDD 271 —TTM 30050 — MSA CONSULTING Councilmember Mills declared Conflict of Interest due to business client and exited the Chamber. Recommendation: That the Council approve a one-year time extension from June 19, 2004 to June 19, 2005 for PDD 271, TTM 30050, Case 5.0899 with MSA Consulting, Palm Canyon LLC, for 29.54 acres located at the northeast corner of South Palm Canyon Drive and Acanto Drive, R-1-13, W-R-1-13, SP-1A, Section 35. Director of Planning & Zoning reviewed the staff report. Resolution 20947 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by ' McCulloch, seconded by Pougnet and unanimously carried, Mills absent, that R20947 be adopted. Councilmember Mills reentered the Chamber. 11. TTM 27680 — LAS PALMAS HEIGHTS Recommendation: That the Council approve assignment and assumption and substitution of bonds for Tentative Tract Map 27680, A4743 from Palm Mountain to Las Palmas Heights for property located at 755 Vista Chino Road West, Resolution 20948 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Pougnet, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, that R20948 be adopted. 12. CITY EMPLOYEE LABOR NEGOTIATIONS — RENEE MAYNE Recommendation: That the Council approves Amendment 1 to agreement with Renee Mayne for labor negotiation services for$25,000. A4884. City Manager withdrew the item and added that the item would be rescheduled for June 16, 2004. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 13. FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 BUDGET ' Recommendation: That the Council considers the 2004-05 Fiscal Year budget and hold Hearing thereon. Materials to be provided. Council Minutes 06-02-04, Page 4 Director of Finance & Treasurer reviewed the staff report; and requested the final action be continued to June 9, 2004. Mayor declared the Hearing open. John Stiles, Budget Task Force Chairman, stated that if the City continues on its current spending trend, the City will be bankrupt in 7 — 8 years; that there are continued use of financial band aids and that structural changes are necessary to place the City in financial stead; and recommended that a task force be established to review the possibility of an Admissions Tax and a Public Safety Tax. Diane Ross, Palm Springs, stated that the Budget Task Force put many televised hours in on its considerations and no televised hours in preparation; that the recommendations of the Budget Task Force should be supported; and that the Take Home Vehicle Policy of the City should be rescinded and that action alone would save about $400,000 to the General Fund each year. Sharon Lock, Palm Springs, stated that employee benefits are a runaway train; that the entire benefits plan needs restructuring; and that there are additional concerns for unfair compensation to some employees. There being no further appearances, the Hearing was closed. Motion to continue the item to June 9, 2004 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried that the Motion 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: 14. CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICTS FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 Recommendation: That the Council preliminarily approve and file the Engineer's Reports for Street lighting Maintenance Districts 1 —4 and Parkway Maintenance Districts 6A, 6B, 6C and 7 — 10; approve Resolutions of Intent to levy and collect assessments within Street light Maintenance District 3 and Parkway Maintenance Districts 6A, 7, 9 and 10 and setting the Public Hearing date on July 21, 2004; and approve Resolutions of Intent to conduct property owner balloting for increased assessments for Street Lighting Maintenance Districts 1, 2 and 4 and Parkway Maintenance Districts 6B, 6C and 8 and setting Public Hearing date on July 21, 2004. Director of Public Works/City Engineer reviewed the staff report. Council Minutes 06-02-04, Page 5 Resolutions 20949 through 20970 (22) as recommended was presented; after ' which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Pougnet and unanimously carried, that R20949 — R20970 be adopted. 15. MERGE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN PROJECT AREA 2 ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING Councilmember Mills declared Conflict of Interest due to property ownership and exited the Chamber. Recommendation: That the Council approve the Negative Declaration and amend the Merged Redevelopment Plan for Merged Redevelopment Project Area 2 (Tahquitz-Andreas Eminent Domain Amendment). Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report. Resolution 20971 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Pougnet, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, Mills absent, that R20971 be adopted. Resolution 20972 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Pougnet, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, Mills absent, that R20972 be adopted. City Clerk read Title of Ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 2 AREA (TAHQUITZ-ANDREAS EMINENT DOMAIN AMENDMENT) after which, it was moved by Pougnet, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, Mills absent, that further reading be waived and the Ordinance be introduced for first reading. Councilmember Mills reentered the Chamber. 16. Not Used ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: 17A. JENQUEST DBA INSURANCE DATA SERVICES Recommendation: That the Council approve contracting with JenQuest Inc dba Insurance Data Services in an amount not to exceed $22,080 for a period of one year to provide insurance and bond monitoring services and a onetime set-up fee of$3,250-$4,440. A---- Director of Procurement reviewed the staff report. , Assistant City Manager added that after the initial contract and initial set up costs; the contract price would drop to $17,000—$18,000 per year thereafter. City Manager withdrew the item. Council Minutes 06-02-04, Page 6 ' 17B. ASSEMBLY BILL 3007 (AB3007) Recommendation: That the Council oppose AB3007 and authorize the Mayor to send a letter to state legislators opposing the passage of AB3007. Assistant City Manager reviewed the staff report. Minute Order 7496 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, that MO7496 be adopted. ADDED STARTERS: None. REPORTS & REQUESTS: Councilmember Foat stated the odor from the trash receptacles at the downtown parking structure is offensive and requested staff to investigate the situation. Councilmember Pougnet requested an update on the status of Sunrise Norte. CITY COUNCIL reports or requests ' 18. Tribal Planning Commission appointment 19. BOARD/COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Administrative Appeals - 3 Airport - 3 Historic Site - 4 Human Rights - 3 Library - 2 Parks & Rec - 3 Personnel - 1 Planning - 2 Public Arts - 2 Rent - 3 Villagefest - 3 Motion to appoint the following to Board/Commissions were presented; after which, it was moved by Pougnet, seconded by McCulloch that the Motion be adopted. Administrative Appeals Board: Nancy Blee, Daun DeVore, Harold Ball; Airport: Robert Elsner`, Gary Lueders*, Daryl Betancur; Historic Site Preservation Board: James Hayton*, William Scott*, Andy Linsky, Sidney Williams; Human Rights Commission: Joseph Aguanno*, Rickard Cadarette*; Library: Janice Lyle*, ' Ronald Willison; Parks & Recreation: Nancy R. Bentinck*, Lauri Aylaian, Keith G. McCormick; Personnel: W. Daniel Borgstadt; Rent Review: Bob Turanchik*, Ed Alterman, Martha Johnson; Villagefest Scott Meredith*, Eva Karlstrom*, Robin Rosenberg. (*Incumbent) Council Minutes 06-02-04, Page 7 The following appointments were continued to June 9, 2004: Human Rights ' Commission (1); Planning Commission (2) and Public Arts Commission (2). PUBLIC reports or requests STAFF reports or requests ADJOURNMENT: There being no further sini�ess,M or d 1, rro th meeting adjourned. PATRICI A. SANDE S City Clerk 1