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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 3, 1986
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, September 3,
1986 at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Apfelbaum, Bircr, Foster,
Smith and Mayor Bogert
Absent: None
The meeting was opened with the Salute to the Flag and a Moment
of Silence.
COMMENDATIONS:
Mayor presented plaques of appreciation For community
services to the following former Board/Commission] Members:
Gregg Mandinach Energy Commission
Bernice Epstein - Energy Commissions (accepted by
Mandinach)
Robert Reinen - Energy Commission
Harry Bowytz - Personnel Board (74)
Sidney Gordon Rent Review Commission
Robert Brock - Airport Commission
Sam Rosenthal - Community Services Commission
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Mayor declared -the meeting
adjourned for the purpose of convening as the Community Redevelop-
ment Agency.
APPROVAL. OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Smith, seconded by Birer, and unanimously
carried•, that the Minutes of August 6, 1986 be approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1 . PNA - PROCEEDING & ACCOUNTING REPORTS
On August 6, 1986, Council received the Proceeding and
Accounting Reports for abatement of various nuisances, (57)
citywide; this is time and place set for hearing thereon.
Memorandum of Director of Community Development alas reviewed
by Enforcement Supervisor, who noted that one of the
proposed liens has been paid.
Mayor declared the hearing opened; there being no appear-
ances, the hearing was closed.
Resolutions 15978 through 15990, confirming reports and
imposing liens, as recommended, were presented; after
which, it was moved by Foster, seconded by Smith, and
unanimously carried, that Resolutions 15978 through 15990
be adopted. .
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2. CASE 5.0398 - PDD 180 APPLICATION - (L. PIERCE)
Recommendation: That the Council approve planned develop-
ment district to allow construction of a three story,
91-unit hotel on Indian Avenue south of Arenas Road, in
C-2 and C-lAA Zones.
Planning Director reviewed Memorandum of Director of
Community Development, and stated that the district allows (116)
for some departure from strict provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance, i .e. , density, height and yards, but achieves
an appropriate balance between the development standards,
and is consistent with the General Plan. In answer to
question by Council , he stated that a 10-foot minimum
landscape, which is fairly flat, is provided, but trees
and other landscaping will be used to screen the parking
area on Indian Avenue from the street.
Mayor declared the hearing opened.
Dee Dee Stone, 142 Eastlake, expressed concerns about
the economic viability of hotel projects; building in
protection for outside parking; and considerations to
make sure the project is successful , and will not Simply
change hands after, one year.
There being no further appearances, the hearing was closed.
Councilman Smith requested that the Planning Commission
take a special look at the final development plans for
the landscaping to screen the parking which fronts on
Indian Avenue, noting that the type and scale of trees
will be critical .
Councilman Foster stated that this matter has gone -through
the Planning Commission hearing process and is not a sudden
decision, and many of the points expressed by Ms. Stone
were considered.
Resolution 15991 approving POD, as recommended, was
presented; after which, it was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded
by Smith, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 15991
he adopted.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
a) Deyna I-lodges, 2122 E. Baristo, questioned the status
of the proposed blue ribbon committee to look at. the
City budget, and stated that City departments will
begin preliminary budget development after the first
of the year, and if a committee is not soon appointed, (61)
it will not have time to make a review; that she would
like to call the P.S. Project Steering Committee,
and ask for volunteers to serve on a task force to
address this issue; and that the Council should move
forward in an urgent manner.
b) Jeremy Crocker, 330 W. Arenas Road, commended the
Engineering staff, relative to the reconstruction
of Arenas and Cahuilla Roads, in terms of the quality
of work and in following the plans and specifications.
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c) Harry Lambides, 611 S. Palm Canyon, requested that
the City grant him a 90-day e;ctension on complying
with building permit requirement for undergrounding
two 2,000 gallon underground tanks, in connection
with a new restaurant he is building.
d) George Goldberg, P.O. Box 4156, Palm Springs, commented
on proposal to retain consultant for reinforcing the
"McCallum Adobe" as a result of the recent earthquake
(actually the Cornelia White House fireplace) , stating
that this should have been considered when i-.he structure
was moved to the location by the City; and that an
outside consultant will not achieve the !sest result,
i .e. , recommend wrap and plaster.
e) Terry Winert, 3600 Bogert Trail , questioned whether
consideration was given at the outset of the development
of the Desert Fashion Plaza for employee parking;
and stated that new policy will restrict employee
parking, resulting in 800 cars needing to park downtown.
Mayor noted that this is a subject that has been under
discussion for some time.
f) Tuck Broich, 1130 Manzanita, stated that the Council
should look at local businesses in terms of kitchen
consultation for the Convention Center, and solicit (139)
bids for the work.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
3. NEW CONCESSION AGREEMENT - AIRPORT ADVERTISING
Recommendation: That the Council approve a new 10-year
advertising concession agreement with Airport Displays,
Ltd. , AGR # 2338.
Director of Transportation & Energy reviewed his report, 951)
and stated that the agreement is modeled after the current
agreement, but insurance has been increased, and any piece
of advertising may be removed upon giving 90--days notice,
'including the car in the lobby.
Minute Order 3779 approving agreement asrecommended,
was presented; after which, it was moved by SrEni 6i, seconded
by Foster, and unanimously carried, that iiinute Order
3779 be adopted.
4. EQUIPMENT CONTROLLING ACCESS TO PRIVATE DEVELOPMENTS
Recommendation: That the Council adopt an ordinance regula-
ting emergency access to private developments.
Memorandum of Chief of Police was reviewed by Captain
1 Boswell , who indicated that the standards will allow (103)
emergency access without delay, keep cost at, a minimum,
and provide uniformity with emergency access standards
in surrounding communities.
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4. EMERGENCY ACCESS (Continued)
City Clerk read titlle of the Ordinance as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 8.04 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE BY ADDING SECTION 8.04. 190 RELATING TO EQUIPMENT (103)
CONTROLLING ACCESS INTO PRIVATE DEVELOPMENTS.
It was moved by Smith, seconded by Birer, and unanimously
carried, that further reading be waived, and the Ordinance
be introduced for first reading.
5. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS ( Intro 8-6-86)
City Clerk read title of Ord. 1272, amending the Utility
User Tax (cleanup) ; and (140)
Ord 1272 amending Room "fax provisions re interest rate
charged on delinquent taxes. (140)
after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded by Smith,
and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived
and Ordinances 1272 and 1273 be adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA:
6. Res 15992 amending the budget to appropriate $9,500 For pur-
chase of a new mailing machine, postage, scale and check (84)
signing equipment; and MO 3780 awarding purchase thereof
from Pitney (Bowes, sole supplier.
7. MO 3781 authorizing agreement with Sally McManus for operation
of the Historical Society Museum and the Cornelia White House, (117)
for the 1986--87 season, in amount not to exceed $19,000,
AGR #2339.
S. MO 3782 authorizing an 8-month agreement with Nancy Watt
in an amount not to exceed $8,000 for special events & programs (99)
For City' s public library, AGR #2340.
9. Res 15993 amending the Allocated Positions and Compensation
Plan to approve a clerical reorganization within the Transpor- (61)
tation Department; and to approve the addition of a new salary
range for the Principal Plans Examiner position.
10. Res 15994 approving amendments to sections of the Personnel
Rules, re MOUs and clerical and minor revision. (110)
11 . MO 3783 awarding contract to Allred & Kyser Construction
Co. for clubhouse area improvements at the Municipal Golf (92)
Course in amount of $23,835, AGR #2341 .
12. MO 3784 approving Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Skywest
Airline Use Agreement No. 2155, leasing additional Terminal (52)
space.
13. MO 3785 and MO 3786 approving Letter Agreements with Combs
Gates Palm Springs, Inc. and Jimsair Aviation Services., Inc. , (51)
increasing fuel flowage fees, AGR #2342 and AGR #2343,
respectively.
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14. MO 3787 approving Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to Indenture
of Lease & Aeronautical Concession Agreement No. 684 to (52)
clarify land rental adjustment dates & establish September
1 , 1986 as Fuel Flow adjustment date.
15. MO 3788 approving Supplemental Agreement No. to AirCal
Airline Use Agreement No. 2159., leasing additional counter (51 )
space.
16. MO 3789 approving Lea nines avid Keith Lyrla. fo:° membership
in the City of Palm Springs Public Facilities Corporation. ( )
17. MO 3790 waiving formal bid process and approve tCa purchase
of downtown street furniture from Quick Crete of Newport ( )
i` Beach, in the amount of $16,186.20.
18. MO 3791 approving the purchase of traffic markers through
the Department of General Services of the State o-k California, (136)
in the amount of $10.,954.
1-9. MO 3792 awarding bid to purchase Slurry Seal Aggregate to
Beaumont Concrete Co. of Beaumont in the aniounl: of $6.70 (136)
per ton.
20. MO 3793 awarding bid to purchase Asphalt Rubber Crack-Sealing
Material to Koch Asphalt of Fontana in the amount of $.181 (136)
per pound.
21. MO 3794 awarding bid to purchase Not & Cold Mix Asphalt to
Matich Corp. of San Bernardino in the amount of $'25.90 per (136)
ton for 2" Hot Mix, $25.90 per ton for 311" Hot Mix, and
$25.90 per ton for Cold Mix.
22. MO 3795 awarding bid to purchase rye grass seed to Cameron
Chemical Co. in the amount of $.155 per pound for common (84)
rye grass seed, and $.62 per pound for perennial rye grass
seed.
23. Res 15995, 15996, and 15997 authorizing loan, accepting repay-
ment and amending budget, corresponding with actions to CRA (61)
Item "C"
24. Res 15998, 1,5999, 16000, 16001 16002, and 16003 approving
Payroll Warrants and Claims & Demands. (86)
It was moved by Birer, seconded by ApFelbaum, and unani-
mously carried, that Resolutions 15992 through 15603 and
Minute Orders 3780 through 3795 be adopted.
25. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS:
Following the Mayor's announcement, it was moved by Apfel-
baum, seconded by Smith, and unanimously carried, that
the appointment of Philip Short to the Personnel Board, (60)
and Dr. Charles Jenkins to the Community Services Commission
for terms ending June 30, 1989 be approved.
26. SLURRY EMULSION
Recommendation: That the Council award bid to purchase
Slurry Seal Emulsion to Koch Asphalt of Fontana in the
amount of $50,278.80.
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26. SLURRY (Continued)
City Attorney reported that he had reviewed the complaint,
bid documents, and the State Board of Equalization rules
concerning sales tax on items sold at delivered prices;
that he found nothing improper about the low bid, and
as submitted it is the lowest responsible bid; that the
Council may award the purchase, reject all bids„ or call
for rebid, if it believes there is any unfairness about
the process. He explained how the sales tax was computed
and shown on the bid, and in the event an error was made,
the bidder would have to pay the tax out of the bid amount.
Carl Meyers, Western Emulsion, restated his position,
and view that Western did not deviate from the bid format,
and should not be penalized.
Minute Order 3796 awarding the purchase, as recommended,
was presented; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded
by Birer, and unanimously carried, that Minute Order 3796
be adopted.
27. COUNTY PURC14ASE OF FUELS
Recommendation: 'That the Council approve an agreement
with the County to purchase automotive fuels from the
City at the Corporation Yard, for locally operated County
vehicles, at 44 per gallon. Report highlighed by Assistant
City Manager.
Minute Order 3797 approving agreement as recommended,
was presented; after which, it was moved by Birer, seconded
by Apfelbaum, and unanimously carried, that Minute Order
3797 be approved - Agr N2344.
28. CONVENTION CENTER - KITCHEN CONSULTANT
Recommendation: That the Council approve agreement with
General Hotel & Restaurant Supply Corp. for design of
the Convention Center kitchen.
Economic Development & Housing Director stated that some
efficiencies would be gained by utilizing the same
consultant for the Convention Center as used for 'the head-
quarters hotel ; that a comparison of consultant fees ranges
from 6-8%, and the proposal calls for 4%; and that he
believed it is competitive, and fair for the value gained.
Councilman Foster stated that it is critical the consultant
work with the engineer and architect; that whoever operates
the kitchen should be a party to the design; that completing
the kitchen is at. the further end of the project construc-
tion; and that it is worth looking at the possibility
of local people For this aspect.
Councilwoman Apfelbaum concurred, and stated that in add i-
tion to looking at what might be available locally, the
new CVB director should be consulted.
Councilman Birer stated that the price is cheaper under
the proposal than might be anticipated for consultant
fees; and the consultant has worked on three Wyndham Hotels.
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28. CONVENTION CENTER (Continued)
Councilman Smith stated that it is important that additional
research be completed within the next two weeks, and this
matter not simply be held over for that time period.
It was moved by Foster, seconded by Apfelbaum, aind carried
by the following vote, 'that this matter be continued for
further staff work as noted: (139)
AYES: Apfelbaum, Foster, Smith & Bogert
NO: Birer
ABSENT: None
REPORTS & REQUESTS:
29. DEPARTMENTAL. REPORTS -- Received & Ordered Filed
a) Library _ Annual , 1985-86 (99)
30. CITY COUNCIL reports or requests - Nome
31. PUBLIC reports or requests - None
32. STAFF reports or requests - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at 8:40 p.m. , Mayor declared
the meeting adjourned.
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(-L% JUDITN SUMIC;I
City Clerk