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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 15, 1986
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, October 15, 1986, at 7:30
p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Birer, Foster and Mayor
Bogert
Absent: Councilmembers Apfelbaum & Smith
The meeting was opened with the Flag Salute and a Moment of Silence.
COMMENDATION:
Resolution 16030, commending Simon Eisner, for a 50 year
profession in field of planning, to be presented to him
at a conference later this year, was presented; after
which, it was moved by Foster, seconded by Birer, and (74)
unanimously carried, that Resolution 16030 be adopted.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS:
Presented to Debbie Blythe, Risk Management Division; (110)
and Ray Story, Transportation & Operations.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Mayor declared the meeting adjourned
for the purpose of convening as the Community Redevelopment Agency;
after which, the Council convened as the HOUSING AUTHORITY, and
following its adjournment, reconvened as the City Council .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Birer, seconded by Foster, and unanimously
carried, Apfelbaum and Smith absent, that the Minutes
of September 30, 1986, be approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Z/C 5.0342 - CITY OF PALM SPRINGS (DEMUTH PARK)
Recommendation: That the Council approve a change of
zone from W-R-I-C to W-0 for approximately 9.78 acres
for future DeMuth Park expansion.
Director of Community Development reviewed his report
and stated that the property belongs to the City, and
will bring the zoning into conformity with the General (149)
Plan; and a lack of change in the zone would require a
conditional use permit for the 9+ acre expansion of the
park.
Mayor declared the hearing opened.
Louis Ratnauf, 890 E1 Placer asked who made the decision
to expand the park, and why it was needed; and that if
there was an analysis of the traffic hazards in the area,
he did not believe the recommendation would have been
made; that there is a baseball diamond in this area now,
and further expansion will generate more noise for his
property, add to the confusion in the area, increase debris,
and reduce property value.
Council Minutes
10-15-86, Page 2
1. Z/C 5.0342 (Continued)
Lionel McCord, 737 E1 Placer, stated that junior soccer
fields create hazards, in that the telephone pole barriers
serve as seating areas, and places near which cars and
people congregate along Mesquite; that there is drinking,
loud music and double parking in the area, and a new
facility will compound the problem; and that if the proposal
must move forward, that the City take a careful look at
red curbing, and other parking restrictions in the area
of Mesquite, Mountain View and E1 Placer. He stated that
the existing facility is not properly policed, or used
in the best interest of the people in the neighborhood.
Joe Gatua, Mesquite Avenue, stated that the street lamps
are broken, people urinate in the park, drivers are
inconsiderate, and there are broken beer bottles and debris
in the park, and there is no way 3,000 people could attend
one of these ball diamonds.
Hugh Subsa (?) , 3690 Mesquite, also stated opposition
to the application.
George Ginn, 3650 Mesquite, stated that the area represents
a pristine lower desert area, and the negative declaration
does not include mitigation measures; that the expanded
area will obstruct the desert view, and he will be looking
at light standards, nets, and added traffic; and that
he could not appreciate the future influx of people and
noise which the facility will attract; .and he hoped the
Council would declare the project infeasible, and not
give in to a handful of people who want to play ball , '
or attend those sort of events.
There being no further appearances, the hearing was closed.
City Manager stated that he believed the City has totally
complied with CEQA; that the recommended action is for
a change of zone to conform with the General Plan; that
the Park has been on the General Plan for many ,years,
and the expansion is not a new element without background;
that the City has had the land for many years, and has
retained it with intent of expansion at the appropriate
time; that there was extensive discussion during the budget
reviews in 1984, 1985 and 1986, relative to the fact that
the Council was being asked for approval ; and that the
project represents a gradual evolution of a City project
fully anticipated for many years.
Director of Community Development: stated that the proposal
calls for a change of zone from R-1-C, which upon resolution
of the flood hazard, would allow single family development;
that the City purchased the land with the intent to keep
it in an open designation, of which park purposes is one
such designation; and that the negative declaration related
to the fact that the zone change brought the site into
conformity with the General Plan.
Council Minutes
10-15-86, Page 3 G 0
I . Z/C 5.0342 (Continued)
Director of Community Services reported that the Community
Services Commission held public hearing in 1983 about
plans for various neighborhoods , of which one was held
at the Cielo Vista School , and the response from those
that attended was for added athletic spaces, specifically,
ballfields; that the Commission looked at DeMuth Park
and other sites, and concluded that DeMuth was the most
logical site; that there is a major trash problem at the
Park, which suggests both that people are not considerate
of the site, and that it does have a big use; that a parks
crew works seven days per week, in order to cover certain
locations, including DeMuth Park; that the Traffic Engineer
can look at the suggestions regarding red curbing and
parking; and that two additional parking areas will be
provided in connection with the expansion.
Councilman Birer complimented those who spoke, and stated
that the City must be a good neighbor, and suggested that
before proceeding with the development, staff look to
ways to resolve the traffic, police enforcement, and trash
problems raised during the hearing.
City Clerk read title of the Ordinance, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY
LOCATED ON MESQUITE AVENUE BETWEEN EL CIELO ROAD AND
DEMUTH PARK, SECTION 19, T4S, R5E, SBB&M.
It was moved by Birer, seconded by Foster, and unanimously
' carried, Apfelbaum and Smith absent, that further reading
be waived, and that the Ordinance be introduced for first
reading.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
a) Tuck Broich, 1130 Manzanita , requested approval of
Item 3; and complimented Public Affairs staff for
their good work.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
2. OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS REIMBURSEMENT POLICY
Recommendation: That the Council reaffirm and restate
policy for reimbursement of costs for installation of
all types of off-site improvements and procedures related
thereto. (114)
Director of Community Development reported that policy
for the reimbursement of the cost of installation of
off-site improvements was originally established in 1980;
and that the proposed resolution reaffirms and restates
that policy, including procedures to provide notice, appeal ,
agreement, mechanics for reimbursement, and recordation
of obligation.
Resolution 16031 was presented, as recommended; after
which, it was moved by Foster, seconded by Birer, and
unanimously carried, Apfelbaum and Smith absent, that
Resolution 16031 be adopted.
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Council Minutes
10-15-86, Page 4
3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARKETING PLAN
Recommendation: That the Council approve the Economic
Development Marketing Plan; award bid for four-color sales
kit folder to Franklin Press, in amount of $6,238; and
approve a total program expenditure of $10,388. This
item was reviewed in study session, and no further report
was given. (85:1
Minute Order 3821. approving the plan, awarding bids , and
approving total expenditure, as recommended, was presented;
after which, it was moved by Birer, seconded by Foster,
and unanimously carried, Apfelbaum and Smith absent, that
Minute Order 3821 be adopted.
4. PA1 REDEVELOPMENT PLAN - CBD
Recommendation: That the Council amend the Central Business
District Redevelopment Plan to comply with recent changes
in State Redevelopment Law, to limit tax increment and
time for incurring indebtedness. This item was reviewed
in study session, and no further report was given. (124)
City Clerk read title of the Ordinance, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
It was moved by Birer, seconded by Foster, and unanimously
carried, Apfelbaum and Smith absent, that further reading
be waived, and the Ordinance be introduced for first ,
reading.
5. TAXICAB FRANCHISE EXTENSION
Recommendation: That the Council approve a ten month
extension of an exclusive license agreement granted to
Desert Cab, ending August 31, 1987.
Director of Transportation & Energy reported that the (89)
City currently receives a 5% franchise fee, amounting
to about $4,500 last year, paid monthly; and that options
be explored in the RFP process over the next: ten months.
Resolution 16032 extending franchise, and providing staff
direction, was presented; after which , it was moved by
Foster, seconded by Birer, and unanimously carried,
Apfelbaum and Smith absent, that Resolution 16032 be
adopted.
6. TAHQUITZ REGIONAL PARK
Recommendation: That the Council authorize the exchange
of the City' s ownership of 4. 5 acres for the County' s
3/20 undivided interest in a jointly owned parcel ;
recordation of .the deed on behalf of the City; and approval (109)
of -fi.r-s,i `an'endment to the Joint Powers Agreement with
the County of Riverside relative to the Tahquitz Regional
Park, to show the parcel subject to the JPA as the said
4. 5 acre parcel . This item was reviewed in study session,
and no further report was given.
Resolution 16033 authorizing actions recommended, was
presented; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded
by Birer, and unanimously carried, Apfelbaum and Smith
absent, that Resolution 16033 be adopted.
Council Minutes 162
10-15-86, Page 5
7. CUP 5.0405 - LAWRENCE HELD APPEAL
On August 6, 1986, Council upheld the Planning Commission
approval of the above CUP for the McCallum Desert Preserve
and Equestrian Center, with the exception of that portion
of the property conveyed by FTM 12049, which was continued
for 60 days.
Director of Community Development stated that no further (78)
response was received from the appellant, although attempts
were made by staff to contact him, and calls were not
returned.
It was moved by Birer, seconded by Foster, and unanimously
carried, Apfelbaum and Smith absent, that the remainder
of the appeal be denied, and the Planning Commission 's
action be upheld on the entire site.
8. AUTOMATED POLICE & FIRE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
Recommendation: That the Council appropriate $126,405
to purchase a law enforcement information hardware and
software package, including a Hewlett Packard 3000 Model
42 computer from the City of Cathedral City, with peripheral
equipment for an automated police and fire managgement
information system, in amount not to exceed $1.6,000; $6,405 (117)
for maintenance contracts; and authorize the City Manager (61)
to enter into agreement with Bensmiller Computer systems,
Inc. for law enforcement information software, in amount
of $35,000. This item was reviewed in study session,
and no further report was given.
Resolution 16034 amending budget, as recommended, and
Minute Orders 3822 and 3823 authorizing agreement with
Bensmiller, and the purchase from Cathedral City, were
presented; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded
by Birer, and unanimously carried, Apfelbaum and Smith
absent, that Resolution 16034, and Minute Order 3822 and
3823 be adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA:
9. Res 16035 approving agreement with Emily Perri , to provide
consulting services for on-going economic development projects, (85)
at $25 per hour (estimated expenditure $8,000-$10,000
Agr #2361).
10. Res 16036 approving agreement with Peter Galang, to provide
consulting services in connection with the Convention Center, (139)
at $40 per hour (estimated expenditure $15,000 - Agr #2362).
11. MO 3824 approving agreement with Shawn Lemmon, to provide
secretarial services for the New Readers Adult Literacy Program,
in amount not to exceed $16,000 - estimated 10 month contract, (99)
Agr #2363.
12. MO 3825 approving 3 year extension of Agr #2152 with Denise
C. Meyer dba Ed-U-Care Pre-School for lease of the former
Crocker branch library at 2555 Via Miraleste, ending October ( 99 )
31, 1989.
Council Minutes
10-15-86, Page 6
13. MO 3826 awarding bid to purchase two light utility pickup (84)
trucks to Quaid Imports, in amount of $13,386.74.
14. MO 3827 approving purchase of a prefabricated public restroom
from Restroom Facilities of Reno, sole source, in amount of (92)
$29,828, and waive formal bids.
15. Res 16037 supporting drug and alcohol abuse prevention as (126)
a high priority for the 1986-87 school year.
16. MO 3828 approving Commercial/Industrial Off-Peak Cooling Program
Installation Agreement with SCE, which will allow the City
to receive $93,600 incentive for installing ice storage at (139)
the Convention Center - Agr #2364.
17. Res 16038 and 16039 approving Payroll Warrants and Claims
& Demands. (86)
18. Res 16040 amending the Allocated Positions & Compensation
Plans to change one allocation in the Finance Department, (61 )
and two allocations in the Community Development Department
(Amendment No. 5) .
19. Res 16041 approving FPM 21406 to divide property on the NW
corner of Vista Chino and Sunrise Way, Morse/Sunrise Square
Partners, Section 2. (119)
It was moved by Birer, seconded by Foster, and unanimously
carried, Apfelbaum and Smith absent, that Resolutions
16035 through 16041, and Minute Orders 3824 through 3828
be adopted.
20. CONVENTION CENTER - CONSULTING SERVICES
Recommendations: That the Council approve amendment to
personal services contract with Thomas Liegler, Agr #2285,to
extend amount of contract not to exceed $10,000; and approve
an agreement with Engineering Consulting Services, in
amount of $55 per hour for engineering work, $35 per hour (139)
for drafting, and $15 per hour for clerical work, plus
reimbursement for, travel and expenses, Agr #2365. These
items were reviewed in study session, and no further reports
were given.
Resolutions 16042 and 16043, approving agreements as
recommended, were presented; after whicii, it was moved
by Birer, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried,
Apfelbaum and Smith absent, that Resolutions 16042 and
16043 be adopted.
21. PALM SPRINGS VINTAGE GRAN PRIX RACE AGREEMENT
Recommendation: That the Council approve agreement with
Palm Springs Future, Inc. , for the use of a portion of
the Airport for a special race event, to be held
Thanksgiving Weekend, Agr #2366. This item was reviewed
in study session., and no further report was given. ( 51 ) '
Councilman Foster stated that he would support the action,
but still has concerns regarding lack of posting of bond.
Minute Order 3829, approving Agreement, as recommended,
was presented; after which, it was moved by Birer, seconded
by Foster, and unanimously carried, Apfelbaum and Smith
absent, that Minute Order 3829 be adopted.
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Council Minutes
10-15-86, Page 7
22. AIRPORT - GIFT SHOP RELOCATION
Recommendation: That the Council approve an amendment
to Airport Terminal Services (ATS) lease to provide for
the relocation of the gift shop, at a cost of $69,000,
of which the City will pay $57,000 through rental abatement
over five years at $950 per month; and the removal of
asbestos from the ceilings in both the gift shop and
restaurant remodelling, at a cost to the City of $20,000,
to be reimbursed to the tenant upon completion of the
work.
(51)
Minute Order 3830, approving amendment as recommended,
was presented; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded
by Apfelbaum, and unanimously carried, Apfelbaum and Smith
absent, that Minute Order 3830 be adopted.
23. COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
Mayor announced his appointment of Brent Hough to fill
unexpired term of Curt Ealy, ending June 30, 1987; after (60)
which, it was moved by Foster, seconded by Birer, and
unanimously carried, Apfelbaum and Smith absent, that
said appointment be approved (Planning Commission).
24. PALM CANYON SPECIFIC PLAN
Recommendation: That the Council recommend to the Board
of Supervisors that a specific plan be prepared for Section
2 and 11 of T51, .14E; and that action relative to County
Specific Plan 211 be deferred until a comprehensive (123)
management plan is developed for the Palm Canyon area.
This item was reviewed in study session, and no further
report was given.
Resolution 16044 approving action as recommended, was
presented; after which, it was moved by Birer•, seconded
by Foster, and unanimously carried, Apfelbaum and Smith
absent, that Resolution 16044 be adopted. (Planning Commission)
REPORTS & REQUESTS:
25. CITY COUNCIL reports or requests - None
26. PUBLIC reports or requests - None
27. STAFF reports or requests - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned to Tuesday, October 28, 1986, at 3 p.m. , in
the Large Conference Room, City Hall .
l JUDITH SUMICH
City Clerk