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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/20/1985 - MINUTES 336 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 20, 1985 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California was called to order by Mayor Bogert, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz- McCallum Way, on Wednesday, March 20, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Birer, Foster, Maryanov, Smith and Mayor Bogert Absent: None The meeting was opened with a salute to the Flag and a moment of silence. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: No business. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Z/C CASE 5.0343 - EL CIELO ASSOCIATES Recommendation: That the Council approve a change of zone from R-2 to P for 4.22 acre parcel on the northeast corner of Ramon and E1 Cielo, Section 18. Director of Community Development reviewed his report dated March 20, 1985, noting that this item relates to recently approved General Plan Amendment for the same property. (14, Mayor declared the hearing open, there being no appearances, the hearing was closed. Discussion ensued regarding airport noise and conditions for sound proofing. Director of Transportation stated that regarding aircraft parked adjacent to the condominums, the complain'u- from the homeowners related to the size of the craft versus noise; that combs-Gates has expressed its recognition of the sensitivity of the size of the aircraft to the adjacent condominiums; and, through a working arrangement, has agreed not to park larger aircraft in that area. It was the consensus of the Council , in terms of buildings on the proposed site, that the applicant agree as a condition of the zone change to comply with uni-- form noise standard for soundproofing of the buildings. City Clerk read title of the Ordinance as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE 7.ONING MAP FROM R-2 ( MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO P (PROFESSIONAL) 4.22 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF EL CIELO ROAD AND RAMON ROAD, SECTION 18. It was moved by Foster, seconded by Maryanov and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and the ordinance be introduced for first reading. 2. PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENTS On February 20, 1985, Council received Proceeding & Accounting Reports for various public nuisance abatements; and City Clerk set this as the time and place for hearing. Building and Safety Director highlighted his report, dated March 20, 1985, and noted that item listed in the agenda as 2-B-2 has been paid and should not be considered in the adoption of the various resolutions. He stated that the owner of the property on Item 2-B-7 has made contact with him, and has indicated his willingness to pa.y the abatement costs, however, he recommended the Council proceed with the action in the event that he does not pay it. (57) Mayor declared the hearing open, there being no appearances, the hearing was closed. Council Minutes 3-20--85 Page 2 Resolutions 15465 through 15474 confirming the reports and authorizing (57) filing liens against the properties, as recommended., was presented; after which, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Birer and unanimously carried that Resolutions 15465 through 15474 be adopted. PUBLIC COMMENTS a) Season Decorations: The following persons spoke in support of the Council providing funds for the 1986 season decorations program; Don Alexander, requesting that the Council support an $18,000 appropriation on a 2:1 match by the local merchants; Jody Allen, Marilyn Baker and Caryl Williamson also spoke in favor. Mrs. Williamson noted that down-valley competition was very much aware of last year' s program, and that the , committee is hopeful of extending the program east on Palm Canyon to Camino Real . b) Jacqulyn Weiss, member of the Historic Site Preservation Board, stated that the Board is willing to work with the Desert Hospital District in developing viable uses for the E1 Mirador Hotel Tower/Structure; that its historic significance is unquestionable; and the Council is asked to help preserve it. LEGISLATIVE ACTION , 3. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (Intro. 3-6-85) City Clerk read title of Ordinance 1236, amending the zoning text regarding architectural approvals; after which, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Birer, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and that Ordinance 1236 be adopted. Director of Community Development recommended that the second reading of the Sign Ordinance be carried over, in order to make technical corrections to the draft. City Attorney stated that he wished to do more checking on the theoretical affect of the amortization schedule. (103) Councilman Maryanov requested that the City Attorney provide information to the Council which addresses the letter it received recently from Robert Aaron, Attorney; a copy of which is on file in i:he Office of the City Clerk. It was moved by Smith, seconded by Birer, and unanimously carried that the Sign Ordinance be continued to the next meeting. 4. AIRPORT TERMINAL - REMODELING Recommendation: That the Council approve expenditure of $163,582 to remodel the ticketing wing; approve letter agreement with Michael Sanchez Associates, for interior design work for the remainder of the Terminal , in amount not to exceed $42,000; and amend. the budget to appropriate $300,000 for the remodeling. Director of Transportation reviewed his report dated P•iarch 20, 1985, and noted that this item was brought to the Council in terms of cost estimates, whether to proceed with final bid documents; and that the majority of the cost will be returned to the City, through increased (51) rates and annual adjustments with the airlines, Minute Orders 3559 and 3560 approving the expenditures and the letter agreement, and Resolution 15475 amending the budget to appropriate the funds, were presented; after which it was moved by Maryanov, seconded by Smith, and unanimously carried, that Minute Orders 3559 and 3560 and Resolution 15475 be adopted. :336 Council Minutes 3-20--85 Page 3 5. CO-GEN PLANTS - CHEMICAL WATER TREATMENT Recommendation: That the Council award a one-yeah contract for chemical water treatment for the cogeneration plants to Aqua-Serve in the amount of $50,739.44. (5; Building and Safety Director reviewed his supplemental report dated March 20, 1985, noting that the low bid of DuBois Chemicals included fossinates which were listed as non-acceptable in the RFP. Minute Order 3561 awarding the contract as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Birer, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, that Minute Order 3561 be adopted. 6. DUNN AREA DETACHMENT - COBLE - DESERT DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Recommendation: That the Council approve resolution directing applicant to prepare parcel map for de-annexation of a portion of the easterly half of Section 5 in the Palm Hills Area. Director of Community Development displayed map indicating that the request closely matched that which the Council, had indicated it would approve, although there are some areas which tend to be flatter on the (5 hillside. He stated that proposed action is to direct the applicant to prepare a parcel map for detachment of the area shown in brown on the exhibit. In answer to question by Council , he stated that curved lines on the exhibit will result in a series of straight lines on the parcel map, and that the "red" area, once set aside from development, is of no interest to the applicant other than the tax benefit for dedication as open space -which has no tax benefit if its dedication for open space is a condition of approval . Councilman Foster suggested that the survey lines be marked on the property, and that the Council take a field trip. He stated that he still has concerns about some of the steeper areas, and, in particular, the piece which moves back into the "red" area. His motion for continuance, contingent on survey marking and field trip, failed for lack of a second. It was moved by Birer, seconded by Maryanov, and carried by the following vote, that Resolution 15476 directing preparation of a parcel map for the detachment be adopted, with the understanding that within the course of the proceedings, the question of the undeveloped portion will be resolved. AYES: Birer, Maryanov, Smith and Bogert NO: Foster ABSENT: None CONSENT AGENDA: 7. Resolution 15477 adopting an investment policy, required by Government (1 Code, to provide guidelines for the investment of City funds. 8. Minute Order 3562 awarding contract to Massey Sand & Rock Co. for recon- (1 struction of intersections at Alejo Road and Camino Real , Del Lago Road and Cypress Road, Tahquitz Way and Cerritos Drive, Alejo Road and Calle Amigo, in amount of $41,654. 9. Minute Order 3563 awarding bid to purchase mobile filing system to Tab (8 Products Co. , in amount of $9,574. 10. Resolutions 15478 and 15479 approving Payroll Warrants and Claims and (8 Demands. ;13 Council Minutes 3-20--85 Page 4 11. Resolution 15480 amending the Comprehensive Fee Schedule to increase non-criminal fingerprinting fees from $17.50 to $20; and decrease (114) concealed weapon application processing fee for permits to carry same, and fee for renewal of permit, from $25 to $13, and $10 to $9.25, respectively. 12. Resolution 15481 supporting the location and development of a correctional facility in the Blythe Area. It was moved by Birer seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously carried, that Resolutions 15477 through 15481 and Minute Orders 3562 through 3563 be adopted. 13. SEASON DECORATIONS General Operations Director recommended that the Council consider the request of the Chamber of Commerce for funding the Seasons Decorations to take advantage of a March 21 deadline for substantial cost savings. (136) In answer to question by Council, he stated that staff proposes that the installation and removal of the decorations be accomplished on a volunteer basis, and the City staff to set the time clocks. Councilman Maryanov stated that the City appropriation last year was a 2-year appropriation, since the City did not provide funding the previous year; that it was seed money to stimulate fundraising for the project, and was provided on a 2:1 match; that the request for funding at this time is outside of the normal budgetary process, although he had no problem providing funds in order to take advantage of the savings; that he did not hear a request for curtailment of the program, but rather expansion of how much the City should provide; that he was hope- ful the committee would raise additional funds, and he favored a 1:1 match and an appropriation of $10,000. Councilman Birer stated that he would also prefer a 1:1 match, and would like the trees on Tahquitz-McCallum, east to the Airport, also lit. Mr. Alexander stated that the committee was not seeking to expand the project beyond the initial projections, and the life of each garland is approximately 5-6 years. He stated that thousands of hours of volunteered time more than match the 2:1 ratio. It was moved by Maryanov, seconded by Birer, and unanimously carried, that the Council provide $13,500 for the 1986 program on a 1:1 matching basis, with consideration given during the budget process for additional funds. 14. HISTORIC SITE CASE 1 - EL MIRADOR HOTEL AND TOWER Director of Community Development reviewed his report of March 20, 1985, noting that the Historic Site Preservation Board recommended the Council request the Desert Hospital Board of Directors to further explore viable uses for the El Mirador Hotel and Tower, in particular, those uses recommended by it as detailed in his report. He stated that the (76) proposed uses were in response to a request by the Hospital Board for the Historic Site Board to present guidelines for adaptive reuse of the structure which supports the tower; and that before submitting its recommendations to the Hospital Board, the Historic Site Board wished the Council ' s endorsement. He stated that the final result would be incorporated into the Hospital ' s master plan for the use of the property; and if modifications to the building are required, such would have to come before the City Council for approval . It was moved by Birer, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, that the Desert Hospital District Board be encouraged to consider the recom- mendations of the Historic Site Preservation Board, as noted in the Directors report dated March 20, 1985, with the exception of the suggested usage of a bus terminal , which shall be deleted from the recommendation. Council Minutes 3-20--85 Page 5 15. AIRPORT MASTER PLAN UPDATE Recommendation: That the Council approve an amendment to the consulting engineering contract, Isbill Associates, Inc. for master plan update, for a total not to exceed $250,000. Director of Transportation stated that the cost of the contract will be funded 90% by an FAA grant and noted that this item was reviewed in detail at the last study session. (5 In response to question by Council , Director of Transportation stated that the relationship of Isbill Associates, Don Wexler, Architect, and Edward Just, Architect, is that Isbill is used as the master plan overall consultant for airfield work, that Just Architects is used to look at the flows in the building as those marry with parking areas and Wexler Architects is used to insure that aesthetics are consistent and constant with the established architecture and Foster stated that he wants to make sure that the architects are sympathetic to the existing design, and will not come forward with suggestions for radical changes. Minute Order 3564 approving amendment to contract with Isbill Associates, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, to complete the update of the master plan under AIP 3-06-0181--05, was presented, after which, it was moved by Birer, seconded by Smith, and unanimously carried, that Minute Order 3564 be adopted. 16. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Mayor announced his appointment of Sidney Williams to replace James Callahan on the North Palm Canyon Project Area Committee; after which, (1 it was moved by Foster, seconded by Smith, and unanimously carried, that the appointment be approved. REPORTS & REQUESTS: 17. CITY COUNCIL reports or requests a) Councilman Birer requested, that in the development of the CIP, consideration be given to providing electricity to light the Palm Trees on Tahquitz--McCallum Way, from downtown east to the airport. b) Councilman Foster requested that the staff consider the feasibility of providing center islands for portions of Sunrise Way and Ramon Road. Ic Councilman Foster requested that the staff look into the timing of signals at Vista Chino and Farrell , and Avenida Caballeros and Tahquitz. d) Councilman Birer requested that the staff investigate the possibility of a right turn lane south onto Sunrise at Ramon, through the Wessman property, in order to facilitate traffic at that intersection. 18 . PUBLIC reports or requests - None 19 . STAFF reports or requests - None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at 8:35 p.m. , Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. JUDITH SUMICH City Clerk