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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 19, 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, November 19,
1986, at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Apfelbaum, Borer, Foster,
Smith and Mayor Bogert h
Absent: None
The meeting was opened with the salute to the Flag Salute, and
a Moment of Silence.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Mayor declared the meeting adjourned
for the purpose of convening as the Community Redevelopment Agency;
after which, members reconvened as the City Council .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Birer, seconded by Apfelbaum, and unani-
mously carried, that the Minutes of October 2.3 and November
5, 1986 be approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
a) Sherry Scherotter, Las Palmas, stated that she is
gathering signatures on petitions to request that
the Council adopt an ordinance to prohibit wild or
dangerous animals kept as pets in residential areas.
City Attorney stated that pursuant to the Council ' s
last meeting directive, he has requested samples of
ordinances, and will forward those to the Council
upon receipt of them.
b) James Stuart, 1037 Tamarisk, spoke on behalf of the
Airport Commission, relative to the proposed Airport
Hotel , and stated that the Commission requested the
Council not grant any additions or extensions, and (51 )
terminate negotiations, pending completion of the
Master Plan.
c) Bill Vickman, 148 Vista De Oeste, commented concerning
his lack of ability to obtain a resident discount
card for play at the Municipal Golf Course, since
he is not a full-time resident, but owns his own home
in Palm Springs.
City Manager stated that under current regulations,
Mr. Vickman is not eligible for such discount, and
this is a subject which is being explored by the Com-
munity Services Commission.
d) George Goldberg commended Mr. Kaptur for resigning
from the Planning Commission because of his conflicts
of interest, and suggested that the Council should
do likewise.
Council Minutes
11-19-86, Page 2
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1. UTILITY USER TAX AMENDMENT
Recommendation: That the Council amend the Municipal
Code to exempt water suppliers from the electricity users
tax on electrical energy used for pumping water, but only
if the water supplier collects and remits the water users
' tax on water so pumped. (140)
Director of Finance reported that the DWA has taken issue
with the application of the tax on water sold to its cus-
tomers, and is not assessing the tax; that there is no
reason to exempt water suppliers from the tax on electricity
used by the water supplier; and that the amendment would
also include Whitewater Mutual Water Company, which was
omitted in the original ordinance.
City Clerk read title of the Ordinance, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 3.32.040 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO ELECTRICITY USERS TAX.
It was moved by Smith, seconded by Birer, and unanimously
carried, that further reading be waived, and that the
Ordinance be introduced for first reading.
2. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - MUNI PARKING LOT 2 METERS
(Intro 11-5-86)
City Clerk read title of Ord 1277, increasing rates to
25� per one-half hour; after which, it was moved by Smith,
seconded by Birer, and unanimously carried, that further (108)
reading be waived, and that Ordinance 1277 be adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA:
3. MO 3837 approving Amendment 3 to Agr 1447 with APCOA to establish (51 )
rates and procedures for overflow parking at the Airport.
4. MO 3838 waiving formal bidding, and approving purchase of patio
furniture from Quick Crete in amount of $13,6011. 10 for the (51 )
new outdoor south ramp waiting area at the Airport.
5. Res 16059 approving amendment of the standard form Airline
Limited Use Agreement. (51 )
6. MO 3839 approving Supplement 1 to Wings West Agr 2307, to imple-
ment new rates and charges as negotiated with all signatory (51 )
airlines.
7. Res 16060 authorizing filing application for grant under
California Parklands Act, 1986, for construction of three addi- (109)
tional lighted softball fields at DeMuth Park, in amount of
' $83,000.
8. MO 3840 authorizing filing grant with the State under the
California Bikeways Act, for bikeways on the West side of (109)
Sunrise, between North Riverside and Sunny Dunes; and on the
North side of Vista Chino, between Via Negocia and Farrell ,
in amount of $41,186 (City matching share $4,118) .
Council Minutes
11-19-86, Page 3
9. Res 16061 approving Claims & Demands.
10. Res 16062 approving retroactive one-year extension of time
to commence construction of 192 unit hotel on the SE corner (116)
of East Palm Canyon and Camino Real , Section 26 - Warmington
Co. - P.D. 170
11. Motion concurring in CRA Res 448 through 450. (124)
It was moved by Foster, seconded by Apfelbaum, and unani-
mously carried„ that Resolutions 16059 through 16062,
Minute Orders 3837 through 3840, and motion spelled out
in Item 11 be adopted.
12. CONTRACT CITY ENGINEER
Recommendation: That the Council approve a new agreement
with Duca & McCoy, Inc. , Consulting Civil Engineers, to
provide an increased rate in fees, and cancel Agr 1678.
Report highlighted by Director of Community Development.
Minute Order 3841 approving Agreement 2374, and cancelling (112)
Agreement 1678, was presented; after which, it was moved
by Foster, seconded by Birer, and unanimously carried,
that Minute Order 384.1 be adopted.
13. TRIBAL COUNCIL AGREEMENT - ZONING
Recommendation: That the Council request Secretary of
Interior approval of the contract between the City and
the Tribal Council relating to land use controls (A1324)
City Attorney highlighted his report, and noted that this
matter had been reviewed at the 'last study session. (103)
Resolution 16063 requesting Secretary approval , as recom-
mended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Smith,
seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, that Resolution
16063 be adopted.
14. AIRPORT HOTEL
Recommendation: That the Council authorize staff to
finalize lease documents with R.B. McComic, Inc. , for
the development of an Airport Hotel , for Council approval (51 )
on December 3, subject to relocating the hotel 375 feet
south and giving 180 days to re-establish financing
therefore.
Director of Transportation & Energy stater,) that the Airport
Commission maintained its position that the project should
be terminated at this time; that he maintains it is appro-
priate to move the site south, opening the prior site
for master plan development, and allowing McComic to come
back with the documentation for Council ,approval , followed
by financing and the commencement of lease payments; that
the Commission did appreciate the relocation, but was
concerned that promises were not kept along the way; and '
that he recommended 120 days as sufficient time in which
to complete the work necessary at this time.
Mayor and Councilmember Apfelbaum concurred in opinion
that the site should be moved as far south as possible,
leaving the option piece at the north end, which could
be utilized for the Airport if it was not picked up by
the developer.
Council Minutes
11-19-86, Page 4
14. AIRPORT HOTEL (Continued)
Director stated that the space needed by the developer
would be for hotel expansion, and the site should be as
close to the hotel as possible, rather than on the other
side of the restaurant; and that if the option were not
picked up, the 1 .7 acres could be used for some other
type of development facing E1 Cielo Road.
Airport Commissioner Stuart stated that the delays on
this project have hampered the master plan development,
in having to work around something that does not exist,
and may not exist if it is not financed; that the hotel
was to have been completed last year; that prior Commis-
sioners had the same feelings about the constant delay;
that he agreed with moving the hotel to the south; that
he believed the Commission would be agreeable to relocating (51 )
the site as far south as possible, and not going beyond
120 day; and noted that three hotel developments in town
have been put on hold because of lack of financing.
City Manager stated that the Master Plan has shown a hotel
in the current location for many years, and if it were
not for the delays, the City would not be in a position
of locating it further south; and that if it can be worked
out with the developer, there would not be a problem,
but in the absence of that agreement, it would be brought
back to the Council .
It was moved by Smith, seconded by Apfelbaum, and unani-
mously carried, that this matter be continued to December
3, in order to permit the Airport Commission an opportunity
to reconsider the site and a 120 days extension, and allow
staff to query the developer.
REPORTS & REQUESTS:
15. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - Received & Ordered Filed
a) Wastewater Treatment Plant (previously submitted) 7-1-84 (127)
through 6-30-86.
16. CITY COUNCIL reports or requests - None
17. PUBLIC reports or requests - None
18. STAFF reports or requests - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at 8 p.m. , Mayor declared
the meeting adjourned.
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J�CUMICH
I City Clerk