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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 7, 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 Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way on Tuesday,
July 7, 1987, at 3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Apfelbaum, Birer, Foster,
and Smith
Absent: Mayor Bogert
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
Report of City Clerk: Agenda posted in accordance with
Council policy on July 2, 1987
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
a) Robert Harris, President of the P.S. Chapter of PEARC,
stated that there has been a lot of nego"nations with
the employee unit, and it has voted on approval of
the agreement; however, there are feelings that the
City has overlooked things such as longevid.y incentives,
shift differentials, and holiday package; that the (110)
City negotiated in good faith; that the contract is
for three years, although there are some members who
have withdrawn from the Association because of how
it represented the members, and problems will have
to be ironed out in the future.
b) Valerie Wagner, Street Division employee, stated that
she was opposed to the contract, not so much in terms
of what was offered by the City, but relative to
problems that were experienced with the Association,
in particular, that voting on the contract was done
once and then there was a re-vote; that items were
added to the MOU after the negotiators left the table, (110)
which resulted in confusion about re-voting and an
all-or-nothing situation; that a resolution number
was referred to in the MOU but was not familiar to
the members; that the members did not see the MOU
before voting on it, only a summary; that the location
and control over the ballots was unorganized; and
that she did not think the people who represented
the members did so in good faith.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1. ALLOCATED POSITION & COMPENSATION PLANS
Consideration of Memoranda of Understanding, Allocated
Positions and Compensation Plans, and insurance matters
related thereto.
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Personnel Director reported that a three-year contract 110) ^I
has been approved by the General Unit, and detailed the
salary and benefit package.
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1. ALLOCATED POSITION & COMPENSATION PLANS (Continued)
City Manager reported that the Council has dealt with
this issue in Closed Sessions over the past months, and
that the settlement will provide some certainty and
stability over the next three years.
Mayor pro tem Birer stated that the City has dealt in
good faith, and he appreciated the work done on both sides
of the negotiation; and that the contract will allow getting
on with other issues, and seeking peace.
Personnel Director also noted that the Allocated Position
and Compensation Plans reflect similar salary increases
for employees who are not represented, i .e. , confidential ,
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Resolutions 16247 and 16248, approving the MOU and Allocated
Positions & Compensation Plans, were presented; after
which, it was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded by Foster,
and unanimously carried, Bogert absent, that Resolutions
16247 and 16248 be adopted.
2. CONVENTION CENTER - CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDERS
On June 23, 1987 Council continued consideration of Change
Orders 7 - 12 to increase contract with McDevitt & Street
for construction of the Convention Center.
' Matter not ready for action, to be rescheduled for July 15,
1987.
3. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Recommendation: That the Council award bid for service
and maintenance of controls and instrumentation at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant to Sparling Instruments Co. ,
Inc. , for $24,980 for 24 months - Agr #2450. Report high- (127)
lighted by Director of General Operations.
MO 3961 awarding contract as recommended, was presented;
after which, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Foster,
and unanimously carried, Bogert absent, that Minute Order
3961 be adopted.
4. CONVENTION CENTER
Consideration of amendment to contract with Huntcor for
owner representative services in conjunction with the
construction of the Convention Center.
Matter not ready for action, to be rescheduled for July 15,
1987.
' 5. BUDGET AMENDMENT - UTILITY COSTS
Consideration of budget amendment to provide funds for
the remainder of F/Y 1986-87 to cover utility costs for
various city facilities.
Matter not ready for action, to be rescheduled at a later
date.
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6. AIRPORT - AIP07 - CHANGE ORDER No. 3
Recommendation: That the Council approve Change Order
No. 3 to increase contract with Massey Sand & Rock, by
$34,152, for additional paving for south perimeter road.
Director of Transportation reported that the contractor
has finished the ramp work, and was scheduled to leave (51) '
the site this date; that the unit price should be taken
advantage of, and the additional wort; will allow paving
the perimeter road, which was simply ground asphalt spread
over compaction and 'then slurried.
Minute Order 3962 approving the Change Order as recommended,
was presented; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded
by Apfelbaum, and Unanimously carried, Bogert absent,
that Minute Order 3962 be adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor pro tem declared
the meeting adjourned.
JUDITH SUMICH
City Clerk