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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/18/1983 - MINUTES CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 18, 1983 w A Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Bogert, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednes- day, May 18, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Doyle, Foster, Maryanov, ' Ortner, and Mayor Bogert None The meeting was opened with the salute to the Flag and a moment of silence. -+ 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 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Foster, seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of April 20 and May 4, 1983 be approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1 . STREET NAME CHANGE - EULALIA CIRCLE Recommendation: That the Council approve change of street name from Eulalia Circle to Araby Circle. Report reviewed by Director of Community Development. ' Mayor declared the hearing open; there being no appearances, the hearing was closed. Resolution 14588, approving the name change as recommended, (135) was presented; after which, it was moved by Ortner, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 14588 be adopted. 2. SEWER SERVICE CHARGES - 1983-84 Recommendation: That the Council elect to have sewer service charges for 1983-84 collected on the tax rolls. Report by Finance Director. Mayor declared the hearing open; there being no appearances, (140) the hearing was closed. Resolution 14589 establishing billing procedures, as recom- mended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Doyle, seconded by Ortner, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 14589 be adopted. 3. DELINQUENT RESIDENTIAL WASTE DISPOSAL ACCOUNTS Recommendation: That the Council place delinquent residential waste disposal service accounts for 1982-83 on the tax rolls. (148) Report by Finance Director. Mayor declared the hearing open; there being no appearances, the hearing was closed. Resolution 14590, establishing billing procedures, as recom- mended, was presented ; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 14590 be adopted. i Council Minutes 5-18-83 Page 2 4. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES - GEN OP/COM DEV & ENERGY COMMISSION Recommendation: That the Council approve revised designated a positions within codes for General Operations and Community Development Departments ; and approve new code for the Energy (60 &. Commission. Report reviewed by City Clerk. 63) a Mayor declared the hearing open; there being no appearances, ' the hearing was closed. Minute Order 3232 approving amended and new codes, was presented; after which, it was moved by Maryanov, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, that Minute Order 3232 be adopted. PUBLIC COMMENTS: a) Ken Hagstrom, 591 W. Stevens Road, commented on the effect airports have on surrounding property; and stated opinion that the master plan does not accommodate growth, but promotes it; that there is a devaluation of property in the vicinity; and that he was aware of one person who was unable to sell their home because of the flight pattern. r LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 5. ZTA 5.0262 - CUP STANDARDS On May 4, 1983, Council continued consideration of Planning Commission recommendation to revise CUP standards, pending study session review. Areas of concern addressed at study (103) session were reviewed by Director of Community Development. , It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, that the standards be referred to the Planning Com- mission for better definition of the number of allowable gas pumps, retaining 250-ft minimum distance between resi- dential uses and auto service stations, and eliminating accessory uses within service stations, as proposed by the Commission. 6. RENT CONTROL - HARDSHIP INCREASE GUIDELINES On May 4, 1983, Council continued consideration of guidelines proposed by the Rent Review Commission to determine hardship rent increases, pending review with City Attorney. (85) Mayor noted that, in study session, Council desired to review this matter with the Commission. It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously carried, that this matter be tabled. 7. CATHEDRAL CITY GENERAL PLAN Recommendation: That the Council commend Cathedral City ' for undertaking its general plan process and forward City of Palm Springs concerns relating thereto. Report reviewed (123;) by Director of Community Development. Resolution 14591 expressing concerns, as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 14591 be adopted. Council Minutes 5-18-83 Page 3 8. AIRPORT MASTER PLAN A, Recommendation: That the Council adopt the Airport Master Plan prepared by PRC Speas and A.J. Parry & Associates, dated February, 1983. Report reviewed by Airport Manager. ' (51 ) Councilman Doyle stated he was impressed by the thoroughness in which the plan addressed concerns about noise and encroach- ment into residential areas ; that displacing tine runway to the north mitigates concerns about uses along Ramon Road ; that he recognized concerns of those who have had problems with airports and jet aircraft, but there is a neo-a FAA standard that will apply to new jets and, over time, to general aviation; and that different segments of 'the community want more and less air service and the Council is trying to provide service within the parameters of deregulation. Resolution 14592 approving the master plan as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Doyle, seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 14592 be adopted. 9. ZTA 5.0263 - POD STANDARDS (Intro. 5-4-83) City Clerk read title of Ordinance 1183, as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SECTION 9407.00) OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING ORDINANCE. (103) It was moved by Ortner, seconded by Foster, and unanimously ' carried, that further reading be waived, and that Ordinance 1183 be adopted. 10. POLICE DEPT. - COST EST. Recommendation: That the Council approve Amendment itl to architectural services contract with Don Wexler C"i Associates, to reflect a "total budget" cost of v4,816,000. Report reviewed by Building & Safety Director, who noted (117) that staff does not recommend relocating the emergency opera- ting center, to the police building; and that the amount includes unfinished basement, however, staff recommendation is that it be designed as an alternate, to be hi'd in that manner. Minute Order 3233 approving Amendment #1 as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded by Ortner, and unanimously carried, that Minute Order 3233 be adopted. Council Minutes 5-18-83 Page 4 11 . SEWER SURCHARGE LIFT STATION #1 AREA FEE Recommendation: That the Council amend the Comprehensive Fee Schedule to provide a $340 per residential unit fee for all new development within the above area, generally Sections 20, 29, 30 and Palm Hills, to cover new development' s propor- tionate share of the cost of constructing the lift station; and to provide an equivalent fee for new commercial , industrial and hotel units in said area. City Manager stated that one-third of the cost of the lift station is attributable to units which have not yet been + built; that it will not be subsidized by existing units, (114) consistent with prior adopted policy of the Council ; and that the fee will be in addition to the connection fee. Councilman Doyle stated that people need to recognize that they will be buying into a system, and the City is not making m a profit on it. Resolution 14593 amending the fee schedule as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Doyle, seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 14593 be adopted. r 12. SUNLINE JPA - Removed from agenda (123) 13. DRAINAGE FEE EXEMPTIONS Recommendation: That the Council provide exemption for certain types of subdivision maps from payment of acreage drainage fees. Report reviewed by Director of Community Development, , noting that exemptions basically relate to developed) property (114) for which the subdivision map was a function of establishing property line or transfer of ownership, prior to the establish- ment of the fee. Resolution 14594 providing the exemption as recommended, + was presented; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 14594 be adopted. 14. SPHERE OF INFLUENCE - JOINT PLANNING Recommendation: That the Council communicate various land use concerns to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors. Report reviewed by Director of Community Development. (123) Councilwoman Ortner stated that she believed it paramount that a land use map be included. Resolution 14595 expressing concerns as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 14595 be adopted. 15. TAHQUITZ-ANDREAS PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE ' Recommendation: That the Council appoint a 7••member committee to advise on replacement housing; and adopt rules and regula- tions relating to the committee; after which, it was moved by Bogert, seconded by Doyle, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 14596, establishing rules and regulations be (124) adopted; and that the Mayor's appointment of Richard Milanovich, Dora Prieto, Barbara Gonzales, John Sanborn, Hal Blumberg, Joe Smith, and Dean Pickell to said committee be approved. 4la 1 Council Minutes 5-18-83 Page 5 CONSENT AGENDA: 16. Resolutions 14597 and 14598 confirming annual spread of assessment (56) for Street Lighting Mntce Distr 1 & 2. 17. Resolution 14599 approving Engineer' s Report and declaring inten- tion to form Street Lighting Mntce District #3 and setting hearing (56) thereon for June 15, 1983. 18. Resolution 14600 approving Engineer' s Report and setting June 15, 1983 as date for hearing on annual assessments, for Parkways (106) Mntce District Nos. 6A, 6B, and 6C. 19. Minute Order 3234 approving Change Order #2 to engineering services agreement with Associated Engineers, to 'increase cost (51 ) of construction services by $5,133. 19, for additional paving and drainage improvements contemplated by Amendment #2 to ADAP -08 Grant Agreement. 20. Resolution 14601 approving agreement for computer services to be provided to Desert Hot Springs County Water District for (86) 1983-84. y 21 . Resolution 14602 approving agreement for computer services to be provided to the CVB for 1983-84. (86) 22. Resolution 14603 approving agreement for computer services to be provided to City of Desert Hot Springs for 1983-84. (86) 23. Minute Order 3235 awarding contract to XIOS Painting Co. , in amount of $44,000 for the interior and exterior painting of (115) the main library, leisure services and the Pavilion, Angel Stadium, animal shelter, and the J.C. Frey Building. 24. Minute Order 3236 approving agreement with City of Desert Hot (73) Springs for 1982-1983 RSVP program, in amount of $5,575. 25. Resolution 14604 approving final development plans for P.D. 136, for Phase II, which includes approximately 27,878 sq. ft. (116) { of building area, in shopping center on the NE side of Racquet Club and Palm Canyon Drive. 26. Resolution 14605 approving Tentative Parcel Map 19094 for condo- minium purposes on property on Calle de Ricardo, between Avenida (119) Evelita and Paseo Dorotea - G. Neesan. 27. Resolution 14606 approving third 12-mo. time extension for TTM 17260 for property on Golf Club Drive, between Bolero Drive (137) and East Palm Canyon - Wagner/Heltzer Enterprises. 28. Resolution 14607 approving TPM 19257 to combine property at 700 W. Stevens Road - KWL/Melvin Haber. (119) 29. Resolution 14608 approving TPM 19154 to divide property on the SW corner of Ramon Road and Palm Canyon - Stanley/Palm Canyon (119) Associates. ' 30. Minute Order 3237 approving agreement with the City of Newport Beach, to purchase a parking citation system for the City of (117) Palm Springs, in amount of $6,500. Council Minutes 5-18-83 Page 6 31 . Minute Order 3238 and Resolution 14609 approving purchase of two new Canon copiers, in amount of $4,761 . 50 each, net of trade; (84) and appropriating $9,523, therefore. 32. Resolution 14610 approving revised final development plans for Phase I of P.D. 89 ; revised phasing plan for TTM 15049; and (116 sr rescind Res. 12983 relating to temporary exemption for required 137) sewers for said Phase I. 33. Minute Order 3239 awarding contract to IONIC Construction Co. , Inc. for reconstruction of cross gutters at various locations, (129) in amount of $59,049.50. 34. Resolution 14611 amending the Comprehensive Fee Schedule to (114) provide $15 fee for garage, yard and patio sale permits. 35. Resolution 14612 appropriating $10,000 to cover silt removal (61 ) at the golf course, due to run-off. 36. Minute Order 3240 awarding uniform rental service to All American Uniform Rental , in amount of $20,878 per year, for three-year (I q period ending June 30, 1986. F 37. Resolutions 14613 and 14614 approving Payroll Warrants and Claims (86) & Demands. It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Ortner, and unanimously carried, that Resolutions 14597 through 14614 and Minute Orders 3234 through 3240 be approved. 38. ANGEL STADIUM LIGHTING Recommendation: That the Council award contract to Thorson Electric Co. , third low bidder, for furnishing and installing new lighting system at the Angel Stadium 'baseball field, in amount of $75,000. (117) „ Director of Community Development reported that; after checking with the State Contractor' s License Board, it was determined that the low bidder did not have the proper license to do the work; that the second low bid was not responsive to the specifications; and .that the third low bid was recommended. He stated that substitute material could be bid, if it was approved by the engineer prior to bidding; that the second low bidder submitted substitute material , but it had not been approved. Minute Order 3241 , awarding the contract as recommended, (61 ) and Resolution 14615 to appropriate additional funds in amount of $30,000, were presented; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously carried, that Minute Order 3241 and Resolution 14615 be adopted. (Note: see also Public Comments below) Council Minutes 5-18-83 Page 7 39. AIP-01 - CONSTRUCTION, DWA AGREEMENT & EASEMENT Recommendation: That the Council award contract to U.S. Paving, in amount of $1 ,338,530.30, for construction and marking of Taxiways X and Y, a porous friction course on (51 ) Runway 12/30, a fire protection water main extension, and additional paving on the terminal ramps for Project AIP-01 ; award contract to Bayside Construction Co. , in amount of $118,533, for lighting Taxiway X and Y; approve agreement with DWA for supply of water to Jimsair Facility; and grant easement to the DWA for operation and maintenance of the water main. Minute Orders 3242 and 3243, and Resolutions 14616 and 14617, as recommended, respectively, were presented; e.fter which, it was moved by Doyle, seconded by Ortner, and unanimously carried, that Minute Orders 3242 and 3243 and Resolutions 14616 and 14617 be adopted. 40. TAHQUITZ FLOOD CONTROL AGREEMENT W/RCFCD Director of Community Development recommended approving amend- ment to agreement with Riverside County Flood Control District (Agr #1738) to provide that the District will ,lot install equestrian trail improvements upstream of Palm Canyon Drive, as originally agreed upon. He stated that the District is (88) unable to proceed with the project west of Palm Canyon, but will proceed with improvements east of Palm Canyon, including bridge at Sunrise Way. 1 It was moved by Foster, seconded by Ortner, and unanimously carried, that the amendment, as recommended, be approved. REPORTS & REQUESTS: 41 . DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - Received & Ordered Filed a) Treasurer' s Monthly - March, 1983 42. TASK FORCE REPORT a) Maintenance & Cleanup Task Force Mayor requested that the task force be invited to present its report during a future study session. 43. COUNCIL reports or requests - None 44. PUBLIC reports or requests a) Angel Stadium Lighting: Mike Kunertt, Kunert Electric, stated that change order form was submitted with the bid package; that he has ' documentation from the manufacturer certifying that the (117) material is compatible with computer needs; and that plans were not made available 30 days prior co the bid, which made the requirement to approve substituted materials impossible to meet. City Attorney stated that Brehm Engineering was available to review any substitution; that all components of the project needed to be correlated to reach the particular result desired according to the computer program; that specifications were specific that each substitution was to be approved by. the engineer prior to the bid, in order to determine that the substitution correlated with the computer; that the manufacturer had to guaraattee that Cj h`i Council Minutes 5-18-83 Page 8 a) Angel Statium Lighting (Continued) the product would meet the computer model ; and that there was question whether the product bid by Kunert (Northstar) would meet the foot candle required by the bid, according to Northstar' s catalog. ' Mr. Kunert stated that Northstar could not meet the dead- line and he changed to Sylvania, in order to accelerate ' delivery; that City Engineering staff member Alonso met with representatives of Sylvania, and he did not know CONT'D until the afternoon of May 17, 1983, that staff was not (117) going to recommend that the contract be awarded to him, at which time, he was advised that the low bidder was to be recommended; that he has computer documentation that the product he proposes, shows that it meets semi-professional baseball field requirements. City Manager stated that the bid is obviously contested, F however, the City Attorney' s opinion is that from a technical point of view, the Kunert bid does not comply; and he recommended that the Council net change its action. In response to question by Council , City Attorney stated that the comments by Mr. Kunert do not alter his opinion, in that the engineer may or may not have approved the matters that might have been submitted by Mr. Kunert, however, that did happen and those facts are unknown ; and that prior approval , and the specificity of that requirement in the bid, is unusual and demonstrates the need for compliance of the requirement; and that the consultant was available to review substitutions. Mr. Kunert stated that the engineer refused to review the plans when he contacted him, on the basis that the substitution was not submitted 30 days prior to the bid, which he believed was impossible since he did not have access to the bid at that time. No action taken. 45. STAFF reports or requests - None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at 8:35 p.m. , Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. r JUDITH SUMTCH City Clerk