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JUNE 17, 1987
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, June 17, 1987
at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Apfelbaum, Birer, Smith
and Mayor Bogert
Absent: Councilmember Foster
The meeting was opened with the Flag Salute and a Moment of Silence.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
Report of City Clerk: Agenda posted in accordance with
Council policy on June 12, 1987, together with Supplemental
Page 2; there were no added starters.
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 .
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. TAHQUITZ FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT
Recommendation: That the Council hold a public hearing
on using part of the Tahquitz Regional Park for flood
control structures, and on proposed storage, curatorial
and interpretive facility, and on proposed recreational
facilities, as a prerequisite to entering into an agreement
between the City, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla
' Indians, and the Riverside County Flood Control District
concerning said matter. (88)
City Manager reported that this matter was reviewed in
detail in study session and potentially allows proceeding
with the Tahquitz flood project, completing 100 year flood
protection and the opportunity with the Tribal Council
to provide additional future recreational opportunities
that would not otherwise be available; and that the
agreement will place the parties thereto in a good position
of moving forward with State and Federal approval .
Ken Edwards, Riverside County Flood Control District,
stated that the proposal provides for a transfer of City
acquired land to the Tribal Council , but to remain for
public use; and expressed appreciation for the support
of the City and continuing help of the Mayor.
Mayor also recognized Richard Milanovich, Chairman of
the Tribal Council , who was in the audience, and declared
the hearing opened. There were no appearances, and the
hearing was closed.
It was moved by Smith, seconded by Apfelbaum, and
unanimously carried, Foster absent, that the agreement
be approved, as recommended - Agr #2435.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
a) Hobert Wehire , a local taxicab driver, stated
that he has planted giant sunflower seeds, and hoped
the City would let them grow, and encourage the planting
of them as local attraction.
b) Dee Dee Stone, 142 Eastlake, stated that everyone
should be concerned about SMOG, and volunteered to
serve on any committee to help solve the problem.
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c) Jeremy Crocker, 330 W. Arenas Road, stated that adding
a kitchen to the Convention Center, and only having
seven conventions that would use it, means that a
lot of money is being spent for very little in return (139)
in the first year; and stated that he would like to
draw attention to that at a time when the City is
facing deficits, a full kitchen could be postponed
and the service provided through the hotel .
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
2. AIRPORT - LIMOUSINE LICENSE AGREEMENT
Recommendation: That the Council approve Amendment No. 1
to extend the llicense agreement with Ronald L. Miller,
dba Country Club Limousines, to end September 19, 1990,
subject to certain modifications.
(51)
Director of Transportation reviewed his report, and stated
that the company has provided a good public service, and
the extension is conditioned upon removal of coordinating
duties, rental for counter space, sign improvements to
be made, counter, modifications, and direct telephone line
for taxicabs.
MO 3932 approving the amendment, as recommended, was
presented; after which, it was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded
by Birer, and unanimously carried, Foster absent, that
Minute Order 3932 be adopted - Agr #2129.
3. LONG RANGE INFORMATION SYSTEM STRATEGIC PLAN
Recommendation: That the Council adopt the Long Range
Information System Strategic Plan, as prepared by CMSI, '
for the City' s information system needs.
Assistant City Manager reported that this matter was
reviewed in detail at the last study session, and the
plan provides direction about the future long range (117)
information needs of the City, and includes options to
satisfy those, and the estimated costs to be considered
for each option; and that it is -for direction only.
MO 3933 adopting the plan, as recommended, was presented;
after which, it was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded by Birer,
and unanimously carried, Foster absent, that Minute Order
3933 be adopted.
4. 1987-88 BUDGET & RELATED MATTERS
On June 3, 1987, Council conducted public hearing on the
proposed 1987-88 budget; and held a study session for
detailed budget review on June 6, 1987, and directed certain
changes be made for consideration at this time.
(6:I)
City Manager reported that three additional items discussed
at the study session require further clarification; that
the request by the Senior Center will be pursued at a
subsequent time; and that the Chamber of Commerce submitted
additional information relative to the Host Program, as
requested by the Council at the study session. He stated
that $14,000 will be included to provide police and fire
services in connection with the Vintage Race; that the
Sister City program will not be funded, but considered
in the future when it is determined who should operate
the program.
It was the consensus of the Council that the information
provided relating to the Host Program was sufficient,
and that the budget, should contain $4,000 toward the
program.
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4. 1987-88 BUDGET (Continued)
Councilmember Apfelbaum also suggested that -the program
work closely with the City's Trainers program, and in
joint effort with the CVB.
Director of Finance reported on the appropriations to
' be continued from 1986-87 into 1987-88 for projects not
completed; and details of changes provided in the budget
based on Council discussion at the budget study session
and the last study session.
Resolution 16227, approving the continuing appropriations,
and Resolution 16228, adopting the budget, including the
Host Program and Race funding, and other items identified
on the listing provided by the Director of Finance, were
presented; after which, it was moved by Smith, seconded
by Apfelbaum, and unanimously carried, Foster absent,
that Resolutions 16227 and 16228 be adopted.
City Manager stated his understanding that the Council
desires to fund a full kitchen in the first phase of the
Convention Center; that it was not to have been funded
in the first phase, because there might have been a short
term savings by using the hotel , but it would be necessary
when the second phase was developed; that the cost will
not be recovered in the short term, but will be recovered
in the long term; that a full kitchen will improve the
ability to manage the facility, maximize returns, maintain
quality, and independence of the facility in securing
events. He stated that there are funds within the
' Convention Center reserves, which do not relate to City
operating funds.
Councilmember Birer stated that this expenditure, and
others, such as audio-visual , lighting, etc. , do not easily
equate to returns in the first years, but are essential
to maximize management, control and effectiveness of the
facility.
It was moved by Birer, seconded by Smith, and unanimously
carried, Foster absent, that the staff prepare the necessary
documents for approval to accomplish the change in the
construction contract.
5. AIRPORT TERMINAL - GROUND TRANSPORTATION CENTER
Recommendation: That the Council award contract to Lloyd
Henry Interior Systems, Inc. , for construction of a ground
transportation center at the Airport Terminal for $56,640,
and accept filing of bid bond one day after the bid (51 )
submittal - CP87-12 - Agr #2434. Director of Transportation
highlighted his report, which was reviewed in study session.
MO 3934 awarding contract, as recommended, was presented;
after which, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Birer,
' and unanimously carried, Foster absent, that Minute Order
3934 be adopted.
6. AIRPORT TERMINAL - FURNISHINGS
Recommendation: That the Council award purchase of interior
furnishings for the Airport Terminal from Associated
Purchasing Corporation, for $75,765.67. Director of (51 )
Transportation highlighted his report, which was reviewed
in study session.
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6. AIRPORT FURNISHING (Continued)
MO 3935 awarding purchase, as recommended, was presented;
after which, it was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded by Birer,
and unanimously carried, Foster absent, that Minute Order
3935 be adopted.
7A. COMPUTER - FIBEROPTICS
Recommendation: That the Council award contract for
installation of Computer Fiber Optics Communication Cable
to Sigma Electric, for $168,595 (Agr #2436) ; approve a
change order thereto to increase said contract by $24,000 (117)
for telephone cable; amend the budget to cover costs thereof
in amount of $217,812; and amend the budget to cover cost
of computer room remodeling in amount of $150,000.
Assistant City Manager reported that this matter was
reviewed in detail at the last study session; that the
project will provide for future expansion of City computer
needs; will result in charges to the enterprise funds
for proportionate share (i .e. , the Airport) ; that the
bids are within budget, and included certain options for
pre-wiring the Police Department and providing failsafe
equipment; and that the Change Order will allow pulling
hard wire to take care of the telephone system which the
City currently owns, instead of leasing it from the
telephone company; and that the payback will be in 2z
years.
Minute Orders 3936 and 3937, and Resolutions 16229 and '
16230, as recommended, respectively, were presented; after
which, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Apfelbaum, and
unanimously carried, Foster absent, that, Minute Orders
3936 and 3937 and Resolutions 16229 and 16230 be adopted.
7B. SECTION 35 HOUSING
Consideration of lease of approximately 38 acres (Lot
1, Tract 17642-1) including Sunrise Village Mobile Home
Park, to Santiago Corporation.
Matter to be rescheduled for June 23, 1987.
7C. BUDGET AMENDMENT - CONVENTION CENTER
Recommendation: That the Council approve amendment to
the 1986-87 Budget to appropriate funds to cover possessory
interest taxes of $12,938 on the City' s sublease of the
Convention Center land, and travel and training expenditures
in amount of $3,000. (61)
Res 16231 amending the budget as recommended, was presented;
after which, it was moved by Birer, seconded by Apfelbaum,
and unanimously carried, Foster absent, that Resolution '
16231 be adopted.
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8. COACHELLA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION STUDY
Recommendation: That the Council adopt, in concept, the
transportation study prepared by the Southern California
Association of Governments, with certain revisions regarding
the final alignment of the Mid-Valley Parkway.
Director of Community Development stated that the plan (123)
' has been in the development stage for the past year, and
after each City provides its comments, the process will
focus on the ability to finance the system.
Traffic Engineer reviewed the modifications recommended
to the Mid-Valley Parkway, which would eventually align
with the Whitewater Expressway.
Councilmember Birer, who served as Chairman of the CVAG
Transportation Committee, stated that the intent is to
create a third means of linking the valley cities, and
relieving traffic on Ramon Road and Highway 111; that
the parkway is not proposed as a freeway, rather to create
a curved and interesting thoroughfare; that all of the
cities will be looking to see how it will pass through
their communities with the least problems; that an increase
in the sales tax will help to finance it, as well as other
mitigation fees that will be considered.
Councilmember Smith expressed concern that if each city
makes its own changes, that the project will never happen.
Councilmember Birer stated that there is a long way to
' go to making it happen, and if it is found to be too costly,
then another approach will have to be considered, but
that there is no question that people in the valley consider
the resolution of traffic problems as a high priority;
and that the situation in Cathedral City concerning Landau
Blvd. will have to be worked through.
Res 16232 adopting the plan as recommended, was presented;
after which, it was moved by Birer, seconded by Apfelbaum,
and unanimously carried, Foster absent, that Resolution
16232 be adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA:
9. MO 3938 approving standard form "Airline Supplemental Space
Use Agreement" for future lease of space in the mobile office. (51)
10. MO 3939 awarding contract to Insituform Southwest to repair
a damaged sewer line in Tahquitz-McCallum Way, for $22,997.35 (128)
- CP87-06, Agr #2437.
11. MO 3940 authorizing an agreement with Shawn Lemmon to serve
as an assistant in the New Readers Program, for an amount not (99)
to exceed $18,000, contingent upon receipt of a grant from
the California State Library - Agr #2438.
' 12. MO 3941 authorizing agreement with Audrey Coleman to produce
the Literacy Information Dissemination Project materials, for (99)
$10,750 or not to exceed value of the grant received from the
Federal Library Services and Construction Act - Agr #2439.
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13. Res 16233 approving contract with Teri Henry for marketing
and sales services for the Convention Center at $20 per hour, (139)
not to exceed $12,000, commencing June 22, 1987 over a fourteen
week period - Agr #2440.
14. MO 3942 ratifying emergency purchase for major plumbing repairs (51)
at the Airport Terminal by Utility Mechanical , Inc. , for $30,170.
15. Res 16234 establishing an appropriations limit for the 1987-88
fiscal year, at $28,806,51.7 - exact amount to be (61)
calculated based on budget adopted by the City Council .
16. MO 3943 authorizing agreement with Sally McManus to manage
the operation of the P.S. Historical Society Museum, for 1987-88 (99)
for an amount not to exceed $20,000 - Agr #2441-A..
17. Res 16235 amending the Comprehensive Fee Schedule to incorporate (114)
existing Airport fees and charges, includes commercial photography.
18. Res 16236 ratifying six emergency purchase orders which were
issued for major Cogeneration repairs, parts and equipment, (52)
for a total of $164,161.
19. MO 3944 and 3945, awarding purchase from B. Hayman Co. , Inc. ,
a 5-gang mower ($8,549.96) , a self-powered flail mower ($41,870), (84),
and a tractor-drawn aerator ($3,658.97) ; and from Pacific
Equipment & Irrigation a turf sweeper ($8,372) , respectively.
20. MO 3946 awarding purchase of six swamp coolers from Thomas (84)1
Air Conditioning Services, Inc. , for $.12,309.
21. MO 3947 awarding purchase of twenty-five computer terminals (11i') '
from Pacific Coast Peripherals, for $20,537.50.
22. MO 3948 awarding purchase of a plain paper copier from National (84)
Business Machines, for $5,877.70.
23. MO 3949 approving agreement with the P.S. Little League for
use of DeMuth Park, John Williams Field and Cerritos Field (109)
for youth softball and baseball programs, Agr #2441.
24. MO 3950 approving an increase in hourly rate of Ann Erdman, (50)
under Agreement 2399, and extending term to commence July 1,
1987, to provide public: relations consultant services.
25. MO 3951 approving issuance of a permit to the Palm Springs (llir)
Golden Anniversary Inc. to conduct a circus on April 23, 1988,
at Sunrise Plaza.
26. Res 16237 and 16238 approving Payroll Warrants and Claims & (86)
Demands.
It was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded by Birer, and unanimously
carried, Foster absent, that Resolutions 16233 through 16238
and Minute Orders '
3938 through 3951 be adopted.
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ADDED STARTERS: None
27. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS:
Mayor recommended the appointment/reappointment of the
following:
Airport Commission: Duke Kosslyn
Park & Recreation: Paul Kamins
Dick Skelskey
Dianne Marantz
CVB: Eli Birer (60)
Frank Bogert
Economic Development: Tuck Broich
Robert Flavin
Historic Site Preservation: H. Earl Hoover
Nedra Young
John Miller
Planning: Larry Lapham
Brent Hough
Rent Review Commission: Helen Ganz
It was moved by Birer, seconded by Smith, and unanimously
carried, Foster absent, that the above appointments be
approved, each for a term ending June 30, 1990. (Note:
Although an appoint of Jean Pighetti to the Library Board
was confirmed, Ms. Pighetti was not eligible to serve
at this time, and a subsequent appointment will be made. )
REPORTS & REQUESTS:
- DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - Received for Filing
a) Treasurer' s Monthly - March, 1987 (121)
- COUNCIL reports or requests - None
- PUBLIC reports or requests - None
- STAFF reports or requests - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned to Tuesday, June 23, 1987, at 2:30 p.m. , in
the Large Conference Room, City Hall .
JUDITH SUMICH
City Clerk