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Home My WebLink About4/18/1984 - MINUTES a1 Pv CITY OF 'ALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 18, 1984 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, was called to order by Mayor Bogert, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, April 18, 1984, at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Birer, Foster, Maryanov, Smith & Mayor Bogert Absent: None COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: No business APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Foster, seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously carried, that the Minutes of April 3 & 4, 1984 be approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1 . GPA 5.0253 - MASTER PLAN OF DRAINAGE Recommendation: That the Council approve revised Master Plan of Drainage, including addition of retention basins to reduce overall size of downstream facilities; the addition (101 ) of areas not previously covered; and elimination of specific cost-benefit ratio provision. This item has been continued from previous meetings. It was moved by Smith, seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously carried, that this matter be continued to May 2, 1984, at request of Tribal Council . 2. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES - RENT REVIEW & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONS Recommendation: That the Council approve Conflict of Interest Codes for above noted commissions, including financial dis- closure categories. Report reviewed by City Clerk, indicating specific disclosure categories. Mayor declared the hearing open; there being no appearances, (60) the hearing was closed. Minute Order 3377 approving the codes as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Sm4i.h, seconded by Birer, and unanimously carried, that Minute Order 3377 be adopted. PUBLIC COMMENTS: a) Don Alexander stated that the pledges for the "Festival of Lights" include lights for buildings, and the amount (61 ) exceeds $15,000; and that $4,500 has been pledged for the trees. He urged Council provide funds as outlined in Chamber's previous proposal . b) Marilyn Baker also spoke in support of the funding for the season decorations; as well as Christopher Baker of Budget Rent-a-Car, who indicated support is being (61 ) sought from other businesses at the Airport to participate, and support will be requested of the Airport Commission. Council Minutes 0`9 4-18-84 Page 2 c) Ray Hutchinson, spoke in favor of Item 3, relative to lights for DeMuth Park. LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 3. DEMUTH PARK - LIGHTING LITTLE LEAGUE BALLFIELDS Recommendation: That the Council award contraci; to David- Richards Electric, for lighting system at DeMuth Park Little League Ball Fields, in amount of $94,349. Report by Director (109) of Community Services. Minute Order 3378 awarding contract, as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Maryanov, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, that Minute Order 3378 be adopted. 4. NOT USED CONSENT AGENDA: 5. Minute Order 3379 approving Change Orders 1 , 2 and 3, �o provide, in effect, a total decrease in the Bayside Construction Co. (51 ) Airport Lighting Contract of $20,800.20. 6. Minute Order 3380 approving agreement with A.J. Parry and Associ- ates, Inc. , to provide consulting services in connc ction with (51 ) airline negotiations, based on hourly rate, total contract not to exceed $10,500. 7. Resolution 15007 endorsing SB 2102, which would grant the California Energy Commission more latitude to fund 'local energy (98) projects. 8: Minute Order 3381 extending agreement with Sanborn-Webb for extra work in connection with A.D. 143, in amount of $5,290. (56) 9. Resolution 15008 and 15008-A approving the issuance of bonds in amount of $49,703.96, to represent unpaid assessments relative (56) to Assessment District 144. 10. Resolution 15009 designating persons to perform various duties in connection with Assessment District 145. (56) 11 . Resolution 15010 designating persons to perform various duties in connection with Assessment District 146. (56) 12. Resolution 15011 amending AGR #447, to adjust fees For 1984-85 annual financial audit performed by Diehl , Evans and Company. (57) 13. Minute Order 3382 approving purchase of 11 1984 CHP special service vehicles through the State, in amount of ' 117,707.51, (84) contingent upon funding in City 1984-85 budget. 14. Resolution 15012 approving transfer of $72,587 of the 1983-84 CDBG funds from rehabilitation of the Pepper Tree Inn to rehabili- (85) tation of the Regent Hotel . 15. Minute Order 3383 awarding contract to Thorson Electric, Inc. , for installation of exterior lighting fixtures at City Hall (117) and the Police Building, in amount of $11 ,415. 16. Minute Order 3384 increasing expenditure for gift catalog by $222.42, bringing total expenditure to $5,222.42. (117) )}"1Ls Council Minutes 4-18-84 Page 3 17. Minute Order 3385 approving agreement with Leighton & Associates, Inc. for testing services during construction of new city (1117) buildings, in amount not to exceed $35,000. 18. Minute Order 3386 approving agreement with Cecil A. Prouty for inspection services during construction of new city buildings, (117) in amount not to exceed $48,000. 19. Minute Order 3387 awarding contract to Massey Sand & Ronk Co.', for street improvements in San Rafael Drive, west of Sunrise, (136) in amount of $33,760. 20. Resolution 15013 approving 12-mo. time extension for TTM 18329 (137) for property on Gene Autry Trail , north of Ramon Road (Mainiero/ Equitec 80). 21 . Resolution 15014 granting easement to SCE to relocate facilities to serve Police, DMV and County buildings. (147) 22. Resolution 15015 granting joint use agreement to SCE for reloca- tion of its facilities to Cree Road, Section 20. 23. Resolution 15016 granting easement to SCE to extend service to expanded Wastewater Treatment Plant. (147) 24. Resolution 15017 granting easement to SCE across O'Donnell Golf Course to serve residence on hillside above and west of Desert (147) Museum. 25. Resolution 15018 granting easement to SCE to increase wattage in area of Gene Autry Trail , north of Par Drive. (147) 26. Minute Order 3388 awarding purchase of 2 street sweeping units to FMC Corporation, in amount of $134,067. 56, subject to funds (84) budgeted in 1984-85. 27. Resolution 15019 and 15020 approving Payroll Warrants and Claims (86) & Demands. It was moved by Foster, seconded by Smith„ and unanimously carried, that Resolutions 15007 through 15020 and Minute Orders 3379 through 3388 be adopted. 28. ADDITIONAL ITEMS Resolution 15021 , approving Sewer Refund Agreement with Milner Corporation, for sewer installed in portion of South Palm (I,28) Canyon Drive between Murray Canyon Drive and Bogert Trail . Resolution 15022 recommending approval by the County of an RV Park in the City's Sphere of Influence, near Indian Avenue (123) and Interstate 10. Minute Order 3389 approving Agreement with Leighton & Associ- ates, Inc. , for testing services in connection with the Cogen- (52) eration Plant Construction (CP 83-03 and 014) in amount not to exceed $45,000. Council Minutes 4-18-84 Page 4 Minute Order 3391 , approving Change Order #1 `o Agreement (117) with E.A. Brown Roofing Co. , for an increase of $80,909. Motions were individually made, seconded and duly carried, that Resolutions 15021 and 15022 and Minute Orders 3389 and 3391 be adopted. 29. AIRPORT LEASE - PACIFIC EXPRESS Recommendation: That the Council agree to waive rents, fees and charges which would accrue under lease and Airport Use Agreement with Pacific Express, after the date of filing (51 ) of bankruptcy petition. City Attorney stated that Pacific Express has also been requested to abandon in place any fix- tures, signs, etc. ; and stated that waiver of the charges does not affect the pre-bankruptcy claims. Minute Order 3390, approving agreement to waive posit bankruptcy fees and charges, as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Maryanov, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, that Minute Order 3390 be adopted. 30. SEASON DECORATIONS It was moved by Foster, seconded by Smith, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 15023, amending the budget to appro- priate $18,000, be adopted, and that the City shall match the pledges for the decorations on the trees on a. 2:1 dollar ratio, not to exceed $18,000 by the City. (61 ) HERE COUNCILMAN SMITH WAS EXCUSED from the remainder of the meeting. Staff was requested to identify which City buildings should be decorated with the lights, and how much it will cost. REPORTS OR REQUESTS: 31 . DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - Received & Ordered Filed a) Treasurer's Monthly - Jan-Feb, 1984 b) CVB - 2nd Quarterly, 1983-84 32. FRANCHISE REPORT Received & Ordered Filed, So. Calif. Gas $249,419. 33. CITY COUNCIL reports or requests - None 34. PUBLIC reports or requests - None 35. STAFF reports or requests a) McCallum Civic Building: City Manager noted that the Planning Commission reviewed the developmena of the McCallum Building site. It was the consensus of the Council that the Commission' s consensus be brought to the Council for discussion and review. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to Monday, April 23, 1984, at 3 p.m. , in the Large Conference Room, City Hall . 'jqJUDITH SUMICH City Clerk