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Home My WebLink About10/6/1982 - MINUTES CITY OF PALM SPRINGS , CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBERI 6,1982 A Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by ` Mayor Bogert, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, October 6, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Doyle, Foster, Maryanov, Ortner and Mayor Bogert Absent: None COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: No business APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of September 15 and 21 , 1982, be approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1 . FINANCE DEPARTMENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE Recommendation: That the Council approve amendment to Conflict of Interest Code for the Finance Department, to reflect organization change. Report reviewed by Finance Director. Mayor declared the hearing open ; there being no ' appearances, the hearing was closed. (63) Minute Order 3145 was presented; after which, it was moved by Doyle, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, that Minute Order 3145 be adopted. PUBLIC COMMENTS: a) Earl Hornstein, homeowner at Palo Fierro Estates, stated that letter of appeal , regarding Variance Case 6.329, was mailed to the City Clerk within the time required, however, it was not received by the City Clerk, and subsequently a copy was delivered, which was determined to have been filed too late. He requested that the Council consider hearing the appeal to overrule the Planning Commission action. City Clerk affirmed that the letter had not been received; that the Commission's action was taken on September 8, 1982; that the letter was dated September 17, and was hand-delivered to the City Clerk's Office on September 29, 1982. City Attorney stated that he would review the ordinance with regard to appeals by the Council ; and that although it may be desirable to extend a time limit, its purpose , is to let people know that a matter has been settled. Mr. Lohman stated that the letter had been mailed five days prior to the date it was due, which he thought was ample time in which it could be delivered. City Attorney stated that Mr. Lohman could contact him regard- ing substantiating the mailing of the letter. Y Council Minutes 10-6-82 Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued) " b) Randy Agor, President of Little League, spoke in favor of the lighting improvements proposed at Angel Stadium (see Item 4) , and offered a $5,000 pledge from the P.S. Little League to offset the $15,000 (115) -to be reimbursed to the City. He stated that the League has been appreciative of the City's participa- tion in the program, having never been charged for utilities. Loni Kersahl , chief umpire for Little League, also expressed support for the improvements, and appreciation to West Coast League and Leisure Services Supt. Haddock. c) Todd Simmons, 255 S. Patencio, suggested that a shade (109) tree be provided at McManus Park, and offered his assistance. LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 2. CITY HALL. AND POLICE BUILDING EXPANSIONS Recommendation: That the Council select the irm of Donald Wexler & Associates for architectural services for development of a new police building; that Williams, Clark & Williams, in conjunction with Clinton oLarr & Associates, be selected for architectural services for (117) the expansion of City Hall ; and that a master plan for development or the Civic Center be peroormed as a joint venture by said firms. Report reviewed by Director ol- Com- munity Development. Minute Order 3146 approving selections recommended, °-ia.s pre- sented ; after which, it was moved by Coster, seconded by Ortner, and unanimously carried, that Minute Order 3146 be adopted. 3. ROBERTI V BERG GRANT APPLICATION Recommendation: That the Council approve riling grant application in amount of $3,951 to complete installation of a preschool playground at Sunrise Plaza. Report reviewed Director of Community Services. Resolution 14392 approving `riling grant, was presented ., after which, it was moved by Doyle, seconded by Maryanov, and (115) unanimously carried.that Resolution 14392 be adopted. 4. ANGEL STADIUM LIGHTING Recommendation: That the Council approve lea. e agreement with West Coast League, Inc. to install new liu, ,,Cing system at Angel Stadium, to conduct a Western Region,-, l Semi-Pro Baseball Tournament each August from 1933-1993, and amend the budget to appropriate additional $15,000. (115) Director of Community Services reviewed his repor�_, and noted &61 that addendum has been executed to provide one year notice of cancellation, which will permit lessee to reschedule tourna- ment. Council Minutes 10-6-82 Page 3 4. ANGEL STADIUM LIGHTING (Continued) In response to discussion relative to lessee's liability in event the bid amount is greater than $50,000, City Attorney stated that the terms of the agreement have been worded to take into account a situation that; the bids (61 & might be over or under the $50,000 estimate. 115) Minute Order 3147 and Resolution 14393, approving the agreement and amending the budget, respectively, were presented; after which, it was moved by Doyle, seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously carried, that Minute Order r 3147 and Resolution 14393 be adopted. 5. TENNIS CENTER Recommendation: That the Council authorize staff to open the Tennis Center for public use on a drop-in basis until a final decision on its future is reached; and appropriate $14,000 in connection therewith. Report reviewed by Director of Community Services. Councilmember Doyle noted that point was made at the study (61 & session, that it would cost $7-8,000 to maintain the center 117) even if it were not reopened, and the additional $6,000 will provide a service to the community. Minute Order 3148 and Resolution 14394, authorizing the opening and amending the budget, respectively„ as recom- mended, were presented; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded by Doyle, and unanimously carried, that Minute Order 3148 and Resolution 14394 be adopted. CONSENT AGENDA: 6. Minute Order 3149 approving sublease with County for nutrition site at the Senior Center. (117) 7. Minute Order 3150 awarding purchase of a riding rotary mower to Toro Pacific Distributing, in amount of (84) $10,238.54. 8. Minute Order 3151 awarding purchase of three 4-wheel gasoline utility vehicles to Toro Pacific Distributing (84) in amount of $15,311 .70. 9. Minute Order 3152 approving agreement with Chiildren' s Home Society to conduct youth outreach program, (P.S.Youth (73) Counseling Service) in amount of $9,507, for 1982-83 fiscal year. 10. Minute Order 3153 approving Change Order #12 to W.F. Maxwell , Inc. , contract for Bogie Road bridge, to provide landscaping at the southwest approach to the bridge, (136) in amount of $22,885. 11 . Resolutions 14395, 14396, 14397 and 14398, approving payroll warrants and claims and demands. (86) It was moved by Foster, seconded by Maryanov, and unani- mously carried, that Resolutions 14395 through 14398 and Minute Orders 3149 through 3153, be adopted. Lv .� Council Minutes 10-6-82 Page z!4 12. TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLER - SUNRISE/VISTA CHINO Recommendation: That the Council award contract to Le Kaunas Electric, Inc. , for installing a replacement traffic signal controller at the above intersection, in amount of $20,995. (130) Minute Order 3154, awarding contract as recommended, was presented ; after which, it was moved by Doyle, seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously carried, that Minute Order 3154 be adopted. REPORTS & REQUESTS_ ti 13. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - Received & Ordered Filed a) CVB - Annual Report, 1981-82 14. CITY COUNCIL reports or requests a) In answer to question by Council , City Manager stated that the signal at Compadre and Ramon has been awarded, but because of delays in delivery of parts, the project will not be completed until January, 1983, and that the school is aware of the estimated completion date. b) Councilman Foster commended the Little League for its offer of $5,000, and its work in the community. c) Staff directed to determine if shade tree would be appropriate in the McManus Park, as suggested earlier. PUBLIC report or requests a) Randy Agor, Little League, stated that he was ,., hopeful the lights would be installed between the end of Angels' Spring Training and the start of Little League. 16. STAFF reports or requests a) Received for filing, Proceedings and Accounting Reports for abatement of public nuisances at various locations in the City. City Clerk (57) to schedule public hearing thereon for November 5 3, 1982. CLOSED SESSION It was moved, seconded and unanimously carried, that the meeting recess for a closed session for legal matters; after which, members reconvened. 1-°30 Council Minutes 10-6-82 Page 5 17. TENNIS CENTER It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Ortner, and unanimously carried, Foster and Maryanov abstaining, (117) that Minute Order 3155, approving assignment and settlement agreement between Stephen Solomon and the City; and Resolution 14399, amending the budget to appropriate $35,000 therefore, be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at; 8:50 p.m. , Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to Wednesday, October 13, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. , in the Council Chamber. ` UDITH SUMICH , City Clerk r