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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 27, 1986
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of i;he City of
Palm Springs, California was called to order by Mayor Bogert in
the Large Conference Room, City Mall , 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way,
on Friday, June 27, 1986, at 8 a.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Apfelbaum, Foster, Smith
and Mayor Bogert
Absent: Councilmember Birer
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
a) Jeremy Crocker, 330 W. Arenas Road, commented.' regarding
the terms of the Wessman proposal for the McCallum
Building, and stated that the Council should compare (117)
it with the bid of Plaza Investment, and it will find
that the Wessman proposal results in zero net dollars;
and the Plaza proposal provides a much larger offer,
and should be considered in the Council ' s effort to
equalize the budget.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1 . PERS CONTRACT AMENDMENT - POLICE SAFETY UNIT
On June 4, 1986, Council declared intent arid introduced
ordinance to amend its contract with PERS to provide
single--highest year for computation of retirement benefits
for poi 'ice safety members. Report reviewed by Personnel
Director - costs previously reported to the Council ; and
' noted that the benefit is a result of current MOU with (110)
the Police Safety Unit.
Mayor inquired if anyone wished to be heard:, there were
no appearances.
City Clerk read title of Ordinance 1266, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND THE BOARD
OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
It was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded by Foster, and unani-
mously carried, Birer absent, that further reading be
waived, and Ordinance 1266 be adopted.
2. AIRPORT - BAGGAGE CLAIM AREA
Recommendation: ' That the Council approve agreement with
Anthony Araiza & Associates, in amount of $2,600 per month,
as project coordinator and clerk of the works for the
Airport baggage claim addition, at a total cost of $15,600. (51 )
Report highlighted by Director of Transporation & Energy.
Minute Order 3766,, approving Agreement 2328, as recommended,
was presented; after which, it was moved by Smith, seconded
by Foster, and unanimously carried, Birer absent, that
Minute Order 3766 be adopted.
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3. GENERAL UNIT MOD
Recommendation: That the Council approve MOU for employees
in the General Unit; and that Personnel Rules or regulations
be amended as provided in said MOU.
Personnel Director reported that the MOU provides a 4.5%
increase, effective June 29; continues health and insurance
benefits at the same level ; cash-out of up to 80 hours (110)
in excess of 180 hours of banked leave time each year;
reinstatement of pay for jury duty; tool allowance; and
creation of a joint labor-management committee to address
hiring and promotional policies.
Resolution 15932 approving the MOU and rule changes as
recommended, was presented; afl;er which, it was moved
by Smith, seconded by Apfelbaum, and unanimously carried,
Birer absent, that Resolution 15932 be adopted.
4. ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLANS 1986-87
Recommendation: That the Council adopt Allocated Positions
and Compensation Plans for positions in the City service
for 1986-87.
Personnel Director reported that the plans provide increases (61 :1
approved in the MOU for the General Unit, similar increases
for Confidential , EX, MX, Professional and Supervisory;
and that compensation remains the same as 1985-86, pending
completion of negotiations. '
Resolution 15933 approving plans, as recommended, was
presented; after which, it was moved by Apfelbauiri, seconded
by Smith, and unanimously carried, Birer absent, that
Resolution 15933 be adopted.
5. GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMS & LTD INSURANCE
Recommendation: That the Council approve agreements for
group health insurance programs, and LTD insurance, and
City contribution rates for 1986-87, with exception of
Police and Fire Safety Units members which shall remain (96)
at current levels pending completion of negotiations.
Recommendations highlighted by Assistant City Manager.
Resolution 15934 approving agreements as recommended,
was presented; after which, it was moved by Smith, seconded
by Apfelbaum, and unanimously carried, Birer absent, that
Resolution.15934 bye adopted.
6. P.D. 145 - ANDREAS COVE
Discussion ensued ,concerning application pending before
the County; change in concept to include a high-class,
low-rise hotel and fewer units, and the rationale as to
why it should be annexed to the City; and the urgency
for the Council to take action. Olio)
Councilman Foster stated that efforts should be made to
determine if the plans are far enough along to see if
the City could live with it; and that he believes it
will be necessary to accept the project in principal ,
and not create any unncessary delays.
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6. P.D. 145 (Continued)
Mayor suggested that he and Councilman Foster meet with
the applicant. (116)
Councilman Smith stated that lie would have =:o abstain
for reasons previously stated.
No action was taken.
7. BOARD/COM'MISSION APPOINIMENTS
General discussion followed concerning names of persons
interested in appointment to boards and commissions;
COLIn Cilmembers Foster and Apfelbaum to interview Barbara
Whitney for Planning Commission, and invite Planning Commis-
sion Vice-Chairman Lapham to attend.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned at 9e10 a.m.
J_16:1ITIil SUMICH
City Clerk