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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 25, 1987
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City
of Palm Springs, was called to order by Mayor Bogert, in the
Large Conference Room, City Hall , 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way,
on Tuesday, August 25, 1987, at 3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Apfelbaum, Birer, Foster
and Mayor Bogert
Absent: Councilmember Smith
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
Report of City Clerk: Agenda posted in accordance with
Council Policy on August 21, 1987.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
a) Peter Marocco, Milliken Company representative, stated
that Milliken is a proven leader in the field of carpet
tile manufacturing and has a high quality product at a
lower cost; and, that Milliken manufactures tufted carpet
tiles and uses a fusion bonding method. (See Item 3)
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1. ANNUAL PURCHASE OF RYE GRASS
Recommendation: That the City Council award bid to purchase
rye grass seed to Cameron Chemical Co. , Palm Springs, overall
low bidder, in the amount of $44,808.32 at $.24 per pound (84)
for common rye grass seed, and $.64 per pound for perennial
rye grass seed.
MO 3995 awarding bid to purchase rye grass seed to Cameron
Chemical Company as recommended, was presented; after which,
it was moved by Birer, seconded by Apfelbaum, and unanimously
carried, Smith absent, that Minute Order 3995 be adopted.
2. CONVENTION CENTER - AUDITORIUM SEATS
Consideration of awarding contract for purchase and
installation of auditorium seats for the lecture hall
(400-425 seats, depending on size).
Purchasing Manager stated that the architect and designer
specified a particular type of chair for the Convention
Center auditorium; that staff noticed variations in the (139)
submitted samples from the specifications ; and, that HNTB
and staff have requested an additional week before awarding
the contract, in order to evaluate the sample chairs.
Upon questioning by Council , Purchasing Manager stated
that the bids for the chairs are: J.G. Furniture Systems
(submitted by Janis et Cie,San Diego) - $429 installed; Herk
Edwards, Inc. (Torrance) - $150 installed; American Seating
(Grand Rapids, Michigan) - approximately $200; and Seating
Concepts (San Diego) - approximately $100; that all sample
chairs are available with wood desk tops and pedestal bases;
that Council had expressed concern about the upholstery
becoming soiled; that the Herk Edwards chair is available
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Council Minutes
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2. CONVENTION CENTER - AUDITORIUM SEATS (Continued)
in vinyl , and takes up less space; that cleianing cost is
the same for all samples ; and, that the chairs have a
' five-year minimum guarantee.
It was the consensus of Council that the Herk Edwards '
chair is a quality chair; that cost of repair should be (139)
researched further; and that awarding the contract should
be continued for one week, to allow HNTB time to study
the conformance of the chair design to the specifications.
3. CONVENTION CENTER - CARPETING
Recommendation: That the City Council award bid to purchase
carpet for various areas in the Convention Center as follows:
Area C2101 to C.O. Minor for $20,464.66;
Area C2101-A to Commercial Flooring for $17,579.80;
Area C2201 to C.O. Minor for $1,358.98;
Area C2301 to C.O. Minor for $2,028.46;
Area C2401 to Universal Flooring for $658.56;
Area 2501 to Beauty Kist for $11,078.70;
Area C2601 to C.O. Minor for $63,955,20;
Area C2601-A to Commercial Flooring for $38,21.2.25; and
Area C2701 to Beauty Kist for $11,330.34.
Purchasing Manager stated that the bid specified Stratton
' carpet, but some bidders proposed Milliken as an alternate; (139)
that staff recognizes Milliken as an alternate manufacturer
of quality carpeting, but the specifications called for
tufted carpeting, with fourth generation branded nylon;
that the Milliken carpet sample used the fusion bonding
method with an unbranded nylon, and staff does not think
it is true to the specifications, since there is no
indication it is fourth generation nylon. He stated that
the Stratton carpeting is approximately $1,400 less than
the Milliken carpeting and that purchasers of the Stratton
carpeting seem to be satisfied but only have had the carpet
for a short time, which makes it difficult to assess
durability.
Economic Development & Housing Director stated that staff
is concerned about the appearance and durability of the
carpet, since it would be in an area of high use, and quality
is critical ; that staff prefers the tufted method; that
the carpet could be replaced, and the tufted method does
provide a year or two more wear, but it is difficult to
be accurate on durability, since the carpet tiles are
replaced as they wear out.
Chuck Purcell , sales representative for Stratton, stated
' that Stratton is approximately the third largest manufacturer
of carpeting in the world, and that the subaeitted carpet
sample is fire retardant.
Peter Marocco stated that Milliken has targeting which
has been used for six years in the Los Angeles Airport
and the Los Angeles Convention Center; that Milliken's
track record is superior; and that he would be pleased
to furnish names of the locations where Milliken's carpeting
has been supplied.
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Council Minutes
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3. CONVENTION CENTER - CARPETING
Mayor stated that the speciman submitted by Milliken is
shown for color only and not quality, and the City would
be speculating in purchasing the Milliken brand carpet,
although it is a good quality carpet. ( 139)
MO 3996 through MO 3999 awarding bids to purchase carpet
for various areas in the Convention Center as recommended,
were presented; after which, it was moved by Apfelbaum,
seconded by Birer, and unanimously carried, Smith absent,
that MO 3996 through MO 3999 be adopted.
4. GROUP DENTAL INSURANCE - POLICE 6 FIRE SAFETY EMPLOYEES
Recommendation: That the Council approve the City's monthly
contribution towards dental insurance For sworn police
and fire safety employees through Prudential Insurance
company„ effective September 1, 1987, through June 30, (:110)
1988.
Resolution 16273 approving City contribution rates, as
recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by '
Birer, seconded by Apfelbaum, and unanimously carried,
Smith absent, that Resolution 16273 be adopted.
5. WELWOOD MURRAY LIBRARY
Upon motion by Foster, seconded by Apfelbaum, and unanimously
carried„ Smith absent, it was determined that the need
for action occurred subsequent to the posting of the agenda.
Recommendation: That Council approve changing the time (9g)
of the hearing concerning the sale of the Welwood Murray
Library„ to September 8, 1987, at 2 p.m. , in the City Council
Chambers.
City Manager stated that there would not be adequate time
to notice the change in time for, the hearing, if the matter
were heard on September 2, 1987, as originally proposed.
Resolution 16274 changing the time of the hearing, as
recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by
Foster, seconded by Apfelbaum, and unanimously carried,
Smith absent, that Resolution 16274 be adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting '
adjourned. i
JUDITH SUMICH
City Clerk
Ely: PATRICIA JONES
Assistant City Clerk