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Home My WebLink About7/10/1984 - MINUTES CITY OF PALM SPRINGS 141-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 10, 1984 An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor pro tem Maryanov, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz- McCallum Way, on Tuesday, July 10, 1984, at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Birer, Foster, Maryanov, & Smith Absent: Mayor Bogert The meeting was opened with the salute to the Flag and a moment of silence. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: No business APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Birer, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, Bogert absent, that the minutes of June 15, 20, 26 and 27 (3 p.m. ) , 1984 be approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1 . BISNAGA STREET VACATION On June 6, 1984, Council declared intent to vacate a portion of Bisnaga Road, and set this as time and place fogy hearing. Director of Community Development reviewed his report dated June 6, 1984, noting that the vacation is a result of request by the property owners. Resolution 15154 vacating portion of street as recommended, (145) was presented; after which, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, Bogert absent and Birer abstaining, that Resolution 15154 be adopted. 2. EL CIELO ROAD Recommendation: That the Council determine that public interest and necessity require the acquisition of certain property for the widening of E1 Cielo Road. Director of Community Development reviewed his report dated July 10, 1984. Resolution 15155 making findings & determinations, was presented; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded by (136) Birer, and unanimously carried, Bogert absent, that Resolution 15155 be adopted. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None LEGISLATIVE ACTION: Council Minutes 7-10-84 Page 2 3. DRAINAGE FEES - AMENDMENT Recommendation: That the Council amend existing acreage drain- age fees for existing sub-drainage areas and to reflect fees for new sub-areas based on recently adopted revised Master Plan of Drainage. Suggested item be continued to meeting of full Council . It was moved by Smith, seconded by Foster, and unanimously (114, carried, Bogert absent, that this matter tie continued to August 15, 1984. 4. P.D. 150 - CROWE HOTEL Recommendation: That the Council approve revised preliminary site plan and revised massing for previously approved planned development district on the NE corner of Mesquite and South (116) Palm Canyon Drive. This item reviewed in detail at study session earlier this date. Resolution 15156 approving revised plans, was presented; after which, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Foster, and unani- mously carried, Bogert absent, that Resolution 15156 be adopted. 5. COUNTY WECS PERMIT #24 Recommendation: That the Council approve the above permit for project between Highway III and I-10, NE of Windy Point. Director, of Community Development stated that the proposal (123) was submitted to the County prior to the action taken by the Council relative to halting additional processing of applica- tions. In answer to questions by Council , Planning Director stated that the Commissioners who opposed the recommendation on the same basis as they voted for halting the further processing of applications; and that he did not think there would be any problem if a recommendation were made to paint the structure a dark brown or blending color; and that relative to quality of construction, the industry view is that poor machines and operators will be replaced by better operators with better equipment. Resolution 15157 approving the permit was presented; after which, it was moved by Birer, seconded by Foster, and unani- mously carried, Bogert absent, that Resolution 15157 be adopted, subject to recommendation that the supporting structure be painted to blend with the mountains. 6. PA5 (OASIS) - REDEVELOPMENT PLAN City Clerk read title of Ordinance 1224 adopting Redevelopment (124) Plan for above ( Intro. 6-27-84) ; after which, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, Bogert absent, that further reading be waived, and that Ordinance 1224 be adopted. 1 i Council Minutes 7-10-84 Page 3 7. TTM 14899 Recommendation: That the Council approve third 12-mo. time extension for TTM 14899, for property bounded by Gene Autry Trail , San Luis Rey, Mesquite and Sunny Dunes. This matter was continued from June 27, 1984. Director of Community Development reported that this matter (137) had been continued in order to receive possible input from the Tribal Council regarding its recommendation for denial ; that its Planning Consultant, John Adams, was contacted and no response has been received. He stated there is no reason to deny the map extension. Resolution 15158 approving TTM 14899 was presented; after which, it was moved by Birer, seconded by Smith, and unanimously carried, Bogert absent, that Resolution 15158 be adopted. 8. EQUESTRIAN CENTER LEASE AGREEMENT Recommendation: That the Council review proposed lease agree- ment and provide direction relative to execution thereof. Mayor pro tem Maryanov stated that he would abstain on this matter; after which, Councilman Foster was selected to serve as Mayor pro tem for this item. This item was reviewed in detail at the last study session at which it was the consensus (109) it be delayed one week. Councilman Foster stated that the concessionaire has provided within the past hour, a revised schedule of fees. Director of Community Services stated that he has made a cursory review of the schedule, and that the significant differences relate to the llth and thereafter and the maximum amount; and that based on discussions he has had with the proposed concessionaire, he would not be opposed to the revised schedule. Councilman Birer stated that he had expressed concerns at the study session, and was satisfied with the recommended schedule. In answer to question by Council , Director of Community Services stated that the remainder of the agreement was in a satisfactory format, and recommended authorizing staff to proceed with execution of the document, including the revised fee schedule. It was moved by Birer, seconded by Smith, and unanimously carried, Bogert absent and Maryanov abstaining, that the agree- ment as proposed be approved, subject to modification of the fee schedule as provided this date, and that the City Manager execute same. CONSENT AGENDA: 9. Minute Order 3413 approving Change Order #2 to increase Asso- ciated Engineers Contract for AIP 3-06-0181-01 , by $17,561 .89. (51 ) 10. Minute Order 3414 awarding purchase of a sorter 67-120 to AM International , sole source supplier, in amount of $15,897.70; (84 & and Resolution 15159 amending the budget to appropriate an addi- 61 ) tional $898. 11 . Minute Order 3415 approving revised agreement with CalTrans for reimbursement to the City For street sweeping and roadside cleanup (90) of Highway 111 , commencing July 1 , 1984 (provides 30-•day cancella- tion). Council Minutes 7-10-84 Page 4 12. Minute Order 3416 authorizing additional services under Ultra- systems contract for co-generation design services, for preparation (52) of plans and specs for 12 KV electrical line to the Corporation Yard - an increase of $17,595. 13. Minute Order 3417 approving letter agreement with Sentient Systems, Inc. for 1984-85 organization development program, in amount (110) of $25,600. 14. Resolution 15160 authorizing destruction of polygraph record numbers 526 through 790. (151 ) 15. Resolutions 15161 and 15162 approving Payroll Warrants and Claims (86) & Demands. 16. Minute Order 3418 waiving formal bidding, and awarding purchase of pruning palm trees in the CBD to West Coast Arborists, in (136) amount of $5,670. 17. Minute Order 3419 awarding contract to Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc. , $41 ,340, for 120 lighting fixtures. 1:84) 18. Minute Order 3420 approving Change Order #2 to E.A. Brown Roofing Co. , in amount of $9,985, for city facilities reroofing contract. 1:117) 19. Minute Order 3421 awarding contract to Matich Corporation, in amount of $190,830, for reconstruction of Farrell Drive, between 1:136) Highway III and Mesquite Avenue, and a portion of Escoba Drive. It was moved by Smith, seconded by Birer, and unanimously carried, Bogert absent, that Resolutions 15160 through 15162 and Minute Orders 3413 through 3421 be adopted. 20. FTM 15827-2, FTM 1582.7 & FTM 19441 Resolution 15163, approving FTM 15827-2 for property on Cherokee Way and East Palm Canyon Drive, Section 30 - KWL/Ramona S&L; and Resolution 15164, approving FTM 15827 for the above described (137) property; and Resolution 15165 approving FTM 19441 for property on the NE corner of E. Palm Canyon and Golf Club Drive, Section 29 - Hacker/Ronson Investment Inc. were presented; after which, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Birer, and unanimously carried, Bogert absent, that Resolu- tions 15163 through 15165 be adopted. L.ounci i rnnuces 7-10-84 Page 5 21 . CONTRACT AWARDS - PAVEMENT MARKERS & LOOP DETECTORS Minute Order 3422, awarding contract to Safety Striping Service, Inc. , for installation of pavement markings ou Vista Chino and Farrell Drive, CP 83-16A, in amount of $29,9191.63; and Minute Order 3423, awarding contract to Signal Maintenance, (130 & Inc. , for installation of loop detectors on Vista Chino and 136) Farrell Drive, in amount of $1,115, were presented; after which, it was moved by Borer, seconded by Smith, and unanimously carried, Bogert absent, that Minute Orders 3422 and 3423 be adopted. 22. CULTURAL CENTER Mayor pro tem Maryanov noted he would abstain; after which, Councilman Foster was selected as Mayor pro tem oor this item. Mayor pro tem Foster noted that the proposed letter relative to Council 's intent regarding land for the cultural center (copy on file with City Clerk) was revised as a result of (139) study session discussion; after which, it was moved by Birer, seconded by Smith, and unanimously carried, Bogert absent and Maryanov abstaining, that the Council endorses the statement of intent of the letter. REPORTS & REQUESTS: 23. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - Received & Ordered Filed a) CVB - 3rd Quarterly, 1983=84 24. COUNCIL reports or requests a) Councilman Birer questioned if anything could be done to ease the intrusion of the construction wall around the Desert Fashion Plaza project to allow pedestrian passage on that side of the street during the coming season. Councilman Foster stated that there is no reason for pedes- trians to be on that side of the street for that block; that problems would be created for the contractor, and danger created for the pedestrians ; and that a pedestrian walkway would necessitate building a barricade, and covering the walkway to prevent falling objects from striking pedes- trians. Staff requested to provide report to Council . Staff also requested to provide the Council a report as to what the City is doing to ease the parking problem that will be created during the coming season as a result of the expansion project. 24. PUBLIC reports or requests - None 25. STAFF reports or requests - None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at 8 p.m. , Mayor pro tem declared the meeting adjourned. UDITH SUMICH City Clerk