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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. Council Minutes 9•-7-83 Page 2 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 Council Minutes 9-7-83 Page 3 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. 116 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) Council Minutes + 9-7-83 Page 4 13. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING & ADOPTION (Intro, 8-17-83) v 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. r. w Council Minutes 9-7-83 Page 5 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. Council Minutes •, 9-7-83 Page 6 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;