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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/17/1982 - MINUTES CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 17, 1982 A Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Doyle, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, March 17, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Field, Ortner, Rose and Mayor Doyle Absent: None The meeting was opened with the salute to the Flag. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY : No business APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Field, seconded by Rose, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of February 17, 23 and March 3 and 5, 1982 be approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1 . PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIEN Background: On February 3, 1982, Council received for filing the Proceedings & Accounting Report relative to abatement of nuisance at 2557 Broadmoor; and City Clerk set this as time and place for hearing to confirm said report. Building & Safety Director reviewed his report, dated March 17, 1982, detailing the specifics of the abatement and the costs related thereto; and stated that there has been contact with the property owner on at least three occasions, as well as notice provided by the City Clerk. Mayor declared the hearing open; there being no appear- ances, the hearing was closed. In answer to question by Council , Building & Safety Director stated that the Comprehensive Fee Schedule outlines the items to be charged against the abatement, which currently does not include interest on the cost (57) of the abatement until the lien is collected, however, staff will be recommending a change to the fee schedule in that regard. In answer to question by Council , City Attorney stated that interest would accrue from the time of judgement or recording of the lien, but in the absence of legal authority or agreement to the contrary, it cannot attach prior to that date. Resolution 14180, confirming the report and ordering the lien, was presented; after which, it was moved by Ortner, seconded by Field, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 14180 be adopted. 2. STREET VACATION - PORTION OF TAHQUITZ DRIVE Recommendation: That the Council vacate an additional portion of Tahquitz Drive, in connection with the development of Tract 17151 , pursuant to Resolution of Intention adopted February 17, 1982. Building & Safety Director reviewed Director of Com- (145) munity Development's report, dated February 17, 1982, noting that because of a minor modification in the Tract Map, it is necessary to vacate an additional small triangular portion of Tahquitz Drive. Council Minutes 3-17-82 Page 2 2. STREET VACATION - TAHQUITZ DRIVE (Continued) Mayor declared the hearing open; there being no appear- ances, the hearing was closed. CONT (145) Resolution 14181 , ordering the vacation, was presented; after which, it was moved by Rose, seconded by Ortner, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 14181 be adopted. PUBLIC COMMENTS : - None LEGISLATIVE ACTION : 3. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 133 Background: On March 3, 1982, Council continued considera- tion of amendment to Resolution of Intention to increase interest rate from 7% to 12%, and authorize call for bids. City Manager stated that the matter had been continued in order to make people more aware of the project and its tentative scheduling; and that proceeding with the project would be in late April or early May, 1982. City Attorney highlighted result of last meeting in terms of conflict of interest and disqualification by the Mayor (56) and Mayor pro tem, and stated that a further review indicated that the relationship between the business and the property owner, in the case of Councilman Field, was sufficiently close and should be considered a conflict of interest and cause Councilman Field to be disqualified, thereby leaving less than a quorum of the Council ; that under the rule of required participation, a random selection should be made from those having the conflict to provide the number necessary to take action; that a random selection was made at the last study session, and the Mayor drew the vote; and that accordingly, the Mayor is fully authorized to participate, that he does not have to abstain, and that he is not barred from acting, and that Councilman Field would be not qualified to act. Redevelopment Director reported result of meetinrl held March 15, 1982 to provide information to merchants , stating that 18 businesses were represented; that the project was explained as it had been explained to the Council ; and that there was considerable discussion , as well as some concern relating to the short notification. Don Lawrence, 231 Laverne, stated that a good presentation was made by staff which related to concerns from the last meeting; that merchants accepted his suggestion that the Council increase the interest rate and calls for bids for the total project, and that a task force would be formed by the P.S. Project Steering Committee to give input prior to awarding the contract. In answer to questions by Council , Redevelopment Director stated that, regarding Desert Inn Fashion Plaza, •if the curb is extended and the right-of-way vacated, the shopping area could expand up to 50 ft from the centerline of Palm Canyon, however, open space and other standards would apply to any expansion ; that the cost of realigning the curbs will be paid for by the Desert Inn Fashion Plaza, with the exception that the portion in front of the Bank of America will remain in order to accomodate right-turn movements onto Tahquitz-McCallum Way. He stated that the project has been worked on by staff over the last six years. Council Minutes 3-17-82 Page 3 3. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 133 (Continued) Mayor stated that he supports comments by Mr. Lawrence regarding the P.S. Project task force and need for public input; and that he believed a solution could be arrived at in 35-45 clays. Councilman Rose stated that he agreed with the recommendation, (56) since it only related to a change in the interest rate and a call for bids, and did not authorize the project to proceed. Resolution 14182, overruling protests and amending the Resolution of Intention, was presented; after which, it was moved by Rose, seconded by Ortner, and unanimously carried, Field abstaining, that Resolution 14182 be adopted, and that bids be called for the total project. 4. MUNICIPAL AUTOMATED SYSTEM - VENDOR SELECTION Recommendation : That the Council award contract to Sperry Univac Division of Sperry Corporation, in amount of $589,134, to be amortized over 84 consecutive months, plus $4 ,024 per month for basic initial maintenance, to provide the necessary equipment, hardware, software, (117) and support to implement selected portions of the March, 1981 master plan. City Librarian stated that in addition to supplying new and expanded hardware, service to other departments will also be expanded; and that the new system provides a great deal of expandability and flexibility. Mayor stated that he supports the project, and believes that the master plan and work of the task force will go a long way in resolving some of the problems that could have evolved if this were not done at this time; that there is a need for updating finance techniques ; and much can be done in other areas where this kind of service can facilitate providing necessary information more accurately and timely and reduce labor costs. In answer to question by Council , City Manager stated that perhaps the master plan should be reviewed annually; that currently it is not contemplated to make any immediate changes in the Police Department; that a sophisticated computer based system for the Police Department would not be cost beneficial at this time, but perhaps later with a larger department and changes in technology may bring about police applications which are not now avail- able; and that the proposed system will give the capability to expand into that area, providing the option of looking at both Sperry and other vendor's software packages. Minute Order 3060, awarding the contract, as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Field, seconded by Rose, and unanimously carried, that Minute Order 3060 be adopted. Council Minutes 3-17-82 Page 4 5. FREDERICKS LEASE AGREEMENT Recommendation: That the Council approve substituted lease agreement with Fredericks for its portion of the Section 35 (AFCOM) project; matter reviewed in detail at the last study session. (85) Resolution 14183, approving the lease agreement, was presented; after which, it was moved by Rose, seconded by Field, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 14183 be adopted. 6. ZONING CASE 5.0197 (INDIAN LANDS) City Clerk read title of Ordinance 1159, as follows : AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, (149) CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTIES OF INDIAN TRUST LAND IN SECTION 12 AND 14, T4S, R4E AND SECTION 18, T4S, R5E. after which, it was moved by Field, seconded by Rose, and unanimously carried, Ortner abstaining, that further reading be waived, and that Ordinance 1159 be adopted. CONSENT AGENDA: 7. Minute Order 3061 approving Change Order No. 2 to Metro- Young Construction Co. contract for treatment plant upgrade, (127) to increase contract by $19,733.85. 8. Resolution 14184 authorizing destruction of specific City Clerk records, which are at least two years old, primarily (151 ) dated prior to 1979. 9. Resolution 14185 approving Tentative Parcel Map 18373 to divide property on the NW corner of Via Donna/Paseo (119) E1 Mirador, L. Zehfuss/E. Schwartz. 10. Resolution 14186 approving second one-year time extension for Tentative Tract Map 12465 for property on the west side (137:1 of South Palm Canyon Drive, between Camino Encanto and Canyon Vista, condominiums, Hacker/buplanty et al . 11 . Resolution 14187 approving Tentative Tract Map 18216 for property on the NW corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and (137) Sagebrush Road, 41-unit apartment complex, Hacker/Ichii Assoc. 12. Resolution 14188 approving 12-month time extension for Tentative Tract Map 17260 for property on Golf Club 'Drive, (137) between Bolero and East Palm Canyon Drive, condominiums, Wagner/Heltzer Enterprises. 13. Minute Order 3062 awarding contract to Ionic Construction Co. , Inc. , for expansion of parking lot at DeMuth Park, (109) in amount of $34,793. 14. Minute Order 3063 approving letter proposal of Santa Ana College, in amount of $13,400, for performance of a physical (110) fitness assessment program. 15. Minute Order 3064 approving issuance of permit to Jill A. Miller, dba One from the Heart, to sell used clothing in (64) conjunction with retail sales of new clothing at 2481 North Palm Canyon Drive. Council Minutes 3-17-82 Page 5 16. Resolution 14189 amending the budget to appropriate $11 ,600 to Parks Budget for building maintenance and (61 & irrigation repairs for the remainder of the Fiscal Year. 120) 17. Resolution 14190 and 14191 approving Payroll Warrants (86) and Claims & Demands. It was moved by Field, seconded by Rose, and unanimously carried, that Resolutions 14184 through 14191 and Minute Orders 3061 through 3064, be adopted. 18. NUTRITION SITE LEASE Minute Order 3065 terminating lease with the County for use of the Dr. Frey/Jaycee Building as a nutrition site (117) effective January 31 , 1982, was presented; after which, it was moved by Field, seconded by Rose, and unanimously carried, that Minute Order 3065 be adopted. 19• AERIAL STRIP PHOTOS - MAJOR & SECONDARY THOROUGHFARES Minute Order 3066, awarding contract to National Aero Mappers for aerial strip photos of major and secondary (136) thoroughfares, in amount of $11 ,000, was presented; after which, it was moved by Rose, seconded by Field, and unanimously carried, that Minute Order 3066 be adopted. 20. 1982 MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS Resolution 14192 approving an official statement and authorizing the distribution thereof in connection (85) with the single-family housing mortgage bond issue of 1982; after which, it was moved by Rose, seconded by Field, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 14192 be adopted. 21 . ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 139 Minute Order 3067, awarding contract to ASL Consulting Engineers for providing professional engineering design services relating to Assessment District 139 (56) in amount of $10,250, was presented; after which, it was moved by Field, seconded by Rose, and unanimously carried, that Minute Order 3067 be adopted. 22. FINAL TRACT MAPS 17642-2, 16581-2, AND 16864 Resolution 14193, approving Final Tract Map 17642-2, to divide property on the NW corner of San Rafael and No. Sunrise Way, C.G. Eng/AFCOM, was presented; and (137) Resolution 14194, approving Final Tract Map 16581-2, for property located on Racquet Club Road, between Sunrise Way and Aurora Drive, Mainiero/Desert Dorado; and Resolution 14195, approving Final Tract Map 16864 for property on Sunrise Way, south of San Rafael H.Heers/ Harmony Homes; after which, it was moved by Rose, seconded by Field, and unanimously carried, that Resolutions 14193 through 14195 be adopted. t council Minutes 3-17-82 Page 6 23_ CITY TREASURER Mayor announced result of Closed Session, Tuesday, March 16, 1982, in which the Council concurred with City Manager recommendation to appoint the City 's (86) Finance Director, Paul R. (Ron) Howard as City Treasurer; after which, Resolution 14196, approvincl said appointment, was presented, and it was moved by Rose, seconded by Ortner, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 14196 be adopted. REPORTS & REQUESTS : P4. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - Received & Ordered Filed a) Treasurer's Monthly - January, 1982 25. CITY COUNCIL reports or requests a) Councilwoman Ortner expressed appreciation conveyed to her from participant 's of the 8th Annual Square and Round Dance sponsored by Leisure Services; as well as commending the West Point Glee Club event. b) Councilman Rose stated that attention needs to be given to the difficulty of making left-turn movements by westbound traffic on Tahquitz-McCallum onto Palm Canyon Drive; although he recognized that there would be a change if the mid-block crosswalk program proceeds. c) Mayor noted that the Council will host a dinner with the DDAC and Airport Commission members on April 5, 1982. PUBLIC reports or requests - None 26. :STAFF reports or requests a) Note: Receipt of request by School District for additional continuance of the Impact Fee matter to April 6, 1982, received prior to agenda preparation; matter will appear on Council agenda for said date. Item reported at last study session. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at 8:50 p.m. , Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to Tuesday, April 6, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. , in the Council Chamber. h C) UDITH SUMICH City Clerk