HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/7/1983 - MINUTES CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 7, 1983
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, September 7, 1983, at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Foster & Smith and
Mayor Bogert
Absent: Councilmembers Doyle & Maryanov
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 Smith, and unanimously
carried, Doyle and Maryanov absent, that the minutes of August
17, 1983, be approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1 . GPA LAND USE ELEMENT - RACQUET CLUB ROAD AND (101 )
2. Z/C 5.0264 - TROUPE-BIGELOW
At request of applicant, it was moved by Foster, seconded (149)
by Smith, and unanimously carried, Doyle & Maryanov absent,
that these hearings be continued to September 21 , 1983.
3. ZTA 5.0284 - RECYCLING CENTERS
It was moved by Foster, seconded by Smith, and unanimously
carried, Doyle & Maryanov absent, that this hearing be
continued to September 21 , 1983, in order to permit public (103)
notice of companion legislation regarding land use permit
= process.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (None)
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
4. CO-GENERATION/PUBLIC FACILITIES CORP BONDS - CERTIFICATES OF
PARTICIPATION MANAGING UNDERWRITERS
Recommendation: That the Council approve agreement with
Stone & Youngberg to serve as managing underwriter for proposed
issue of certificates of participation to fund cogeneration
facilities and refund leasehold mortgage bonds issued by (52)
the P.S. Public Facilities Corporation for sewer plant
expansion. Report reviewed by Finance Director, noting that
approximately $1 .5 million can be saved regarding the sewer
' plant expansion funding as a result of combining the bonds;
and that a negotiated sale is recommended, rather than a
public sale, in order to allow greater savings, and permit
adjusting the timing for entering the market.
Minute Order 3285, approving the agreement, as recommended,
was presented; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded
by Smith, and unanimously carried, Doyle & Maryanov absent,
that Minute Order 3285 be adopted.
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5. COMP FEE SCHEDULE - ANIMAL LICENSE FEES
Recommendation: That the Council update fees from $8 to
$12 for unaltered dogs, and from $4 to $6 for altered dogs (114)
to help recover animal control costs.
Resolution 14698 amending the fee schedule, as recommended,
was presented; after which, it was moved by Smith, seconded
by Foster, and unanimously carried, Doyle and Maryanov absent
that Resolution 14698 be adopted.
6. ROOM TAX - APPLICATION TO R.V. SPACES
Mayor noted that property owner affected by the proposed
ordinance verbally requested that this matter be continued
to September 21 , 1983, due to inability to attend the meeting;
after which, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Foster, and (14I0)
unanimously carried, Doyle and Maryanov absent that this
matter be continued to September 21 , 1983.
7. ZTA 5.0273 - ACCESSORY APT UNITS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES (GRANNY
FLATS)
Recommendation: That the Council amend the Zoning Text to
allow creation of "granny flats" in single-family residential
zones, city-wide. Director of Community Development stated (103)
that this matter had been referred to the Planning Commission
to consider provisions relating to single utility meters,
which has now been addressed in the ordinance; and noted
that the adoption of the ordinance will satisfy State require-
ment to either have adopted local guidelines_, or be subject
to State requisites for such uses.
In response to question by Council , Director of Community
Development stated that he has not met with the utility com-
panies to discuss the specific process to preclude anything
other than a single-meter. Councilman Foster noted that
the utility companies will not set a meter unless the city
has been satisfied and an inspection is called.
City Clerk read title of the Ordinance, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, ESTABLISHING
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROCEDURE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF ACCESSORY APARTMENTS (SECTION 9318.00) OF THE PALM
SPRINGS ZONING ORDINANCE.
It was moved by Foster, seconded by Smith, and unanimously
carried, Doyle & Maryanov absent, that further reading be
waived, and that the Ordinance be introduced for first reading.
8. CO-GENERATION FACILITIES - CIVIC CENTER/SUNRISE PLAZA
Recommendation: That the Council approve two formal agreements
and a letter proposal relating to the Civic Center and Sunrise
Plaza co-generation facilities, as follows: Ultrasystems, '
Inc. as project engineers, in amount of $320,866; Pacifica (52)
as project manager, in amount of $252,000;, and Kadison,
Pfaelzer, Woodard, Quinn and Rossi as legal counsel , in amount
not to exceed $50,000.
Building & Safety Director stated that 18 rionths has been
spent in developing the project, and noted that SCE has sub-
mitted a letter of commitment, stipulating to a friendly '
condemnation within the project areas, which will mean hooking
up to a fully-owned system; that energy will be sold to SCE
at a fixed minimum amount; that the So. Cal . Gas Co. grant
has been extended and an additional $72,000 will be received
over the next 18 months during design and construction ; and
that energy costs without the facilities over the
,y
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8. CO-GENERATION (Continued)
next 20 years is projected at $80 million, and with the
facilities at $21 million, the difference being the savings CONT'D
to the City. (52)
Minute Orders 3282, 3283 and 3284, approving the agreements
as recommended, respectively, were presented; after which,
it was moved by Foster, seconded by Smith, and unanimously
carried, Doyle & Maryanov absent, that Minute Orders 3282
through 3284 be adopted.
9. CVB BOARD OF DIRECTORS - INCREASE IN MEMEMBERSHIP AND
10. PROMOTIONAL EFFORTS BY CVB
Mayor stated that Councilman Doyle had requested the board
membership issue be delayed to permit his participation,
and questioned if the Council should have study session with
the task force regarding the promotional efforts of the CVB. (50)
City Manager stated that he did not believe a study session
was needed, since the Council has received the Task Force' s
recommendation, and it would be appropriate for the Council
to take action.
Councilman Foster stated that it was his impression, that
the Council expressed desire at the last study session, to
have the CVB Board respond to the Task Force recommendation.
It was moved by Smith, seconded by Foster, and unanimously
' carried, Doyle and Maryanov absent that these items be con-
tinued to September 21 , 1983.
11 . P.D. 147 - PLAN CHECKING SERVICES
Recommendation: That the Council approve agreement with
Esgil Corporation, to provide plan-checking services in con-
nection with the Desert Fashion Plaza expansion, in an amount
of 52% of the building permit fee paid by the developer.
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Director of Community Development stated that the company
was the only bidder; that the project is estimated to cost
$40 million; that the building permit fee is $100,000+; that
- plan checking fee is an additional 65% of the building permit
fee; and that the consultant would receive 52% of the building
permit, or an estimated $52,000.
Minute Order 3286 approving the agreement, as recommended,
was presented ; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded
by Smith, and unanimously carried, Doyle & Maryanov absent,
that Minute Order 3286 be adopted.
12. RAMON-BOGIE REDEVELOPMENT (PA#4) - PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE
It was moved by Smith, seconded by Foster, and unanimously
' carried, Doyle and Maryanov absent that this matter be con-
tinued to September 21 , 1983. (124)
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13. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING & ADOPTION (Intro, 8-17-83)
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City Clerk read titles of Ordinance 1192, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
RESCINDING CERTAIN REGULATION RESTRICTINIG THE TIME FOR (103
FILING OF APPLICATIONS REQUIRING ACTION BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION.
and Ordinance 1193, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE 017 THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 9402.00 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SECTION (103)
9306.00 PARKING TO THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING ORDINANCE.
It was moved by Foster, seconded by Smith, and unanimously
carried, Doyle & Maryanov absent, that further readings be
waived, and that Ordinances 1192 and 1193 be adopted.
14. AIRPORT LEASE AGREEMENT - AMERICAN AIRLINES SUPPIL #5
Recommendation: That the Council approve supplement to Airport +
Use Agreement, which extends the term from 1984 to 1994;
replaces letter agreement regarding maintenance and operation
costs for 2300 sq. ft. addition constructed by American at (51 )
no cost to the City; assigns 375 sq. ft. of ticket counter
and office space to be leased directly to Pacific Express,
with resumption of the obligation if Pacific Express relocates;
and increases landing fees.
Resolution 14699, approving the supplement, as recommended,
was presented; after which, it was moved by Smith, seconded ,
by Foster, and unanimously carried, Doyle and Maryanov absent
that Resolution 14699 be adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA:
15. Minute Order 3287 authorizing Personnel Mgr. to enter into contract
with Calif . State Personnel Board for personnel test materials.
16. Minute Order 3288 approving contract with Robert Daniell for
public relations consultant services retroactive to 8/22/83 in the ( 71 )
amount of $11.54 per hour for a 25 to 40 hour work week.
17. Minute Order 3289 approving contract with Sentient Systems, Inc
for the Organization Development Program in amount of $26,250. (1114) -
18. Minute Order 3290 awarding bid for purchase of Asphalt Rubber
Crack Sealing material to Crafco, Inc, in amount: of $31,757.60. ( l36)
19. Resolution 14700 approving 12-month time extension for TTM A
16581 for prop, located on Racquet Club Road. (Mainiero-Smith/ (137)
Desert Dorado Inc.)
20. Resolution 14701 approving second 12-month extension for '
TTM 17502 for prop. on Tahquitz McCallum Way btwn Sunset Way/ (13
Cerritos Dr. (KWL Assoc. /E. Morris)
21. Resolution l47D.L_approving 12-month time extension for Tentative
Parcel Map 18051 for prop. located on Bogert Trail. (Hallmark/G. Burk) (119)
22. Resolution 147Q3 approving granting Quitclaim for sewer easements
over private streets within TTM, 11559 for prop. on Mesquite btwn
Sunrise Way/Cerritos because tract has been sold to new developer. (128)
23. Minute Order 3291 approving retention of services of Stradling,
Yocca, Carlson & Rauth as special counsel re: certificates of
participation to fund cogeneration facilities and refund the (127)
Palm Springs Public Facilities Corporation bonds.
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24. Resolutions 14704 through 14708, approving Payroll Warrants (86)
r and Claims & Demands.
25. Resolution 14709 concurring in action taken by the CP.A. (124)
26. Resolution 14710 recommending Board of Supervisors riot amend
Land Use Ordinance regarding Wind Energy-Safety setback (123)
^� reduction.
27. Minute Order 3292 approving Change Order to increase contract
with Matich Corp. for Veteran' s Tract street improvements in (56)
the amount of $12,728.79 - A.D. 140.
It was moved by Foster, seconded by Smith, and unanimously
carried, Doyle & Maryanov absent, that Minute Orders 3287
through 3292 and Resolutions 14700 through 14710 be adopted.
28. TRACT 18848 FINAL MAP
Resolution 14711 approving Final Tract Map 18848 For property
on Camino Real , north of LaVerne Way - KWL/D. Menolascino,
was presented.
(137)
Councilman Foster expressed opposition to the map, on the
basis that parking is insufficient to permit condominium
conversion.
It was moved by Smith, seconded by Foster, and carried by
the following vote, that Resolution 14711 be adopted:
' AYES: Smith & Bogert
NO: Foster
ABSENT: Doyle & Maryanov
29. TRACTS 14009-2 AND 15687 FINAL MAPS
Resolution 14712 approving Final Tract Map 14009-2 For property
on Amado Road, east of Avenida Caballeros - KWL/Casa Verde (137)
Associates ; and
Resolution 14713 approving Final Tract Map 15687 for property
on the NE corner of Ramon Road and Calle Encilia • Hacker/Mike
Badalian,
were presented; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded
by Smith, and unanimously carried, Doyle & Maryanov absent,
that Resolutions 14712 and 14713 be adopted.
30. GORDON BENNETT BALLOON RACE
It was moved by Smith, seconded by Foster, and unanimously
carried, Doyle and Maryanov absent, that the Council approves,
r in concept, the promotion of the Gordon Bennett Balloon Race (50)
on an annual basis contingent upon the following:
a) There will be no net financial cost to the City;
b) Admission to the event will be free to the general
public;
c) A minimum three year contract be negotiated between
Gordon Bennett, Inc. and the City, subject to
cancellation by the City;
d) A Councilmember be appointed as Council liaison to
the race committee; and
e) Special Task Force for the race be authorized to
negotiate master concessionaire agreement with a single
vendor.
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31 . LIGHT UTILITY PICKUP TRUCKS
Recommendation: That the Council rescind bid award to Indio µ
Datsun in amount of $16,273.12, by MO 3272, and award purchase
of two 1/2-ton 4x4 light utility pickup trucks to Marshall (84 )
Datsun, in amount of $16,582.64.
Minute Order 3293, awarding purchase and rescinding MO 3272,
as recommended, was presented ; after which, it was moved
by Smith, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, Doyle
and Maryanov absent that Minute Order 3293 be adopted.
REPORTS & REQUESTS:
32. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - Received & Ordered Filed
a) CVB Revised Budget for 1983-84 (50)
33. CITY COUNCIL reports or requests - None
34. PUBLIC reports or requests - None
35. STAFF reports or requests
a) City Manager requested that the Council and the CRA adjourn
to Tuesday, September 13, 1983, at 11 a.m. , at which
time to further adjourn to the Closed Session, for legal
matters.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Mayor adjourned the meeting for
the purpose of reconvening as the CRA; after which, it was duly
moved, seconded and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn '
to Tuesday, September 13, 1983, at 11 a.m. , in the Conference Room,
City Hall .
ADJOURNMENT
Upon reconvening as the Council , Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned to Tuesday, September 13, 1983, at 11 a.m. , in
the Conference Room, City Hall .
JUDITH SUMI-CTI
City Clerk;