HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/23/1987 - MINUTES CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
9 JUNE 23, 1987
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Mayor Bogert,
in the Large Conference Room, City Hall , 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum
Way, on Tuesday, June 23, 1987, at 2:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Apfelbaum, Birer, Foster,
Smith and Mayor Bogert
Absent: Councilmember Birer
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
Report of City Clerk: Agenda posted in accordance with
Council policy on June 19, 1987.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
a) Jeremy Crocker, 330 W. Arenas Road, questioned what
the total construction contract will cost once the
additional change orders are approved (Item 4) .
b) Serene Gauer (?) , Sunrise Mobile Home Park, stated
that the park is facing changes in ownership, and
wanted to know what the new owners will offer. She
stated that promises were made in the past and were
not kept, i .e. , there is no hot pool , rules are not
enforced, the park looks terrible, and residents
understand that the addition to the park will be
separated by a fence.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1. SECTION 35 LEASE
Recommendation: That the Council approve a lease of
approximately 38 acres, being Lot 1, Tract 17642-1,
including Sunrise Village Mobile Home Park, to Santiago
Corporation - Agr #2443.
Economic Development & Housing Specialist reported that
the proposal does not cover the entire vacant property,
which will be covered later under separate documentation ; (85)
that the property has been sold by Fredericks to Santiago,
and Santiago is prepared to close escrow, and has already
assumed the management responsibility, and has started
to address concerns of the residents, including distribution
of rules, enforcement and cleanup program in cooperation
with the Code Enforcement section of the City; and has
agreed to install improvements which were deferred, and
pay one-half of the deferred fees upon closing of escrow
and the remainder paid equally over five years at 10%
interest; to clean up both the mobilehome park and single
family development which were the responsibility of
Fredericks; to begin the build-out of the forty acres
for additional mobilehome park use, which will include
integrating Sunrise Village into it and the new amenities,
and extending the windbreak north the full length of Lot 1.
Arnold Pasno (?) resident of the Park, stated that the I
residents were promised a recreation room; that there
is no handicapped parking; that there should be parking
adjacent to the spaces, so people do not have to walk
great distances from the central parking; that there is
no water pressure, and sewers backup; and that the residents
want the Council to be aware of their concerns.
Mayor suggested that they meet with the new owners to
talk about what is proposed, but that the issue before
the Council related to the lease only.
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1. SECTION 35 LEASE (Continued)
Richard Simonian, Santiago Corp. , stated that they did
not design the park, and understood the concerns of the
residents who spoke; that in many cases the trailers are
not occupied by the owner, and the rules are that they
be owner occupied; that Santiago can do nothing until
escrow closes; that they need to determine who owns each
' unit and who is living in it; that plans have been submitted
and approved by the City, and they are ready to obtain
permits; that the plans call for a new mobilehome park
section, including entryway and landscaping which should
have been installed; that they will evaluate and resolve
any problems concerning water and sewer lines; that
non-owner occupied units will not be allowed to be rented
once current occupants vacate the unit; that a children ' s
playground will be built in the next 90 days; that he
was not aware of a recreation building for the existing
park, but there will be one in the new area and it will
be accessible to the residents of both parks; and that
they recognized there would be problems concerning
owner-occupancy, but must determine what the situation
is before addressing them.
Economic Development & Housing Specialist stated that
special legal counsel assisted in preparing the documents;
that a Mutual Release Agreement has been prepared with (85)
Fredericks (to release its obligations with respect to
Lot 1).
City Attorney stated that the lease does not refer to
a clubhouse, but does require all required improvements,
' and his understanding is that a clubhouse was required
under the original PDD for somewhere within the park. .
Economic Development & Housing Specialist reported that
lease contains the improvements which the Council approved
for deferral in 1981; and that the plans submitted call
for a modification of the original PDD to eliminate the
central parking, and include a clubhouse as part of the
build out for Lot I. She stated that the PDD originally
covered the entire 100 acres. She stated that there will
be no evictions of non-owner occupied units, but it will
be handled through attrition.
Councilmember Apfelbaum requested that a report be provided
to the Council in three months to make sure that the new
lessee is doing all they have said they would.
MO 3952 approving the Mutual Release Agreement (#2442)
and Resolution 16239 approving the Lease Agreement (#2443)
as recommended, were presented; after which, it was moved
by Foster, seconded by Smith, and unanimously carried,
Birer absent, that Minute Order 3952 and Resolution 16239
be adopted.
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2. AIRPORT SIGNS
Recommendation: That the Council award purchase of two
power supplies and flap unit for the airline arrival and
departure signs at the Airport to Colite Industries, Inc. ,
in amount of $7,126.98, and waive formal bid procedure.
Report highlighted by Airport Manager. (51)
MO 3953, awarding purchase, as recommended, was presented; '
after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded by Smith,
and unanimously carried, Birer absent, that Minute Order
3953 be adopted.
3. FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING FACILITY
Recommendation: That the Council authorize purchase and
installation of water and electrical service to the Training
Facility from Desert Water Agency, for $28,483, and from
Southern California Edison for amount not to exceed $10,000
= CP81-45.
Assistant Fire Chief reviewed the report: of the Director (117)
of Community Development, and stated that the cost is
within budget. in answer to question by Council , he stated
that the DWA costs relate to four meters on 2-inch lines,
and not for standby charges.
Councilmember Foster stated that the charge to the City
should be something other than what is normally charged
to developers, and he felt the DWA cost was out-of-line.
MO 3954 and 3955 authorizing purchase contracts as ,
recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved
by Smith, seconded by Apfelbaum, and carried by the
following vote, that Minute Order 3954 be adopted:
AYES: Apfelbaum, Smith & Bogert
NO: Foster
ABSENT: Birer
It was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded by Smith, and
unanimously carried, Birer absent, that Minute Order 3955
(SCE) be adopted.
4. CONVENTION CENTER CHANGE ORDERS NO. 7 THROUGH 121
Recommendation: That the Council approve Change Orders
No. 7 through 12 for the construction of the Convention
Center.
Economic Development & Housing Director reported that ( 139)
the total cost of the change orders will add $258,062
to the McDevitt & Street contract, making a total
construction cost of $14,733,025 at this time; that the
prices on the change orders are a result• of negotiations
with the contractor; that Change Order No. 7 included
a time impact request, but staff recommendation is to '
not grant that at this time. He reviewed the details
of each change order, and noted that in the case of the
following numbers, the changes are a result of architect
omission, and those will be investigated further in terms
of architect liability: Change Order 7 , Change Order
8, item 1, Change Order 10, item 1, Change Order 11, item
1 (architect differed with Building Official ) ; and Change
Order 12.
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4. CONVENTION CENTER CHANGE ORDERS (Continued)
Concerning Change Order 7, Councilmember Foster expressed
concern that there is little rain in the desert, and the
expense of handling the down spouts seemed unnecessary
' and perhaps it could be dumped onto the parking lot instead.
He stated that he would like to review the change orders
before approval is given, and to verify that they are
absolutely necessary changes, especially the storm drains
and the $131,000 electrical changes.
In answer to question by Council , Economic Development
& Housing Director stated that the reserve in the
contingency account is getting very close; and it would
be worthwhile reviewing the entire cost of the project, (139)
and what may be expected in the future in terms of
additional change orders.
It was the consensus that this matter be deferred until
July 1.
5. TELEPHONE INSTALLATION CONTRACT
Recommendation: That the Council approve a telephone
installation contract with Technicraft Communications,
Inc. in the amount of $134,334. 50.
Economic Development & Housing Director reviewed his report
and stated that owning the telephone system will provide
' a profit center for the facility, in that a fee may be
charged to exhibitors desiring service.
(139)
Communications Supervisor stated that the City will have
total control over the telephone system; and the same
contractor services other city-owned telephone facilities;
that there will be no restriction on individual lines;
and that billings can be provided immediately on demand.
MO 3956 approving contract as recommended, was presented;
after which, it was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded by Foster,
and unanimously carried, Birer absent, that Minute Order
3956 be adopted.
6. CONVENTION CENTER SERVICE ROAD
Upon motion by Apfelbaum, seconded by Smith, and unanimously .
carried, Birer absent, it was determined that due to the
fact the contractor was to pour cement curbing for the
Convention Center service driveway, the need for action (139)
occurred subsequent to the posting of the agenda for this
meeting.
Planning Director displayed exhibit showing proposed
alignment of the service driveway, and staff recommendation
' for a realignment of it; that it has not been reviewed
by the City Engineer in terms of adequacy of width of
the cul-de-sac; but that a decision concerning the concept
was needed in order to stop the pouring by the contractor.
Redevelopment Director reported that there will be a cost
impact, and possibly a time impact; and that there are
340 linear feet of curbing affected by the decision to
halt pouring.
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6. CONVENTION CENTER SERVICE ROAD (Continued)
Councilmember Smith stated that sometimes the standards
go beyond what is practical , and the code should not be
the overriding factor; that the pouring should be held
up, but that the details of the realignment need more
work. '
It was moved by Foster, seconded by Smith, and unanimously
carried, Birer absent, to approve halting the concrete
pour, and to refine the realignment design.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned.
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JUDITH MICH
City Clerk
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