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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 30, 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, September 30,
1987, at 2 p.m.
' ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Apfelbaum, Bircr, Foster,
Smith and Mayor Bogert
Absent: None
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 September 25, 1987.
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:
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It was moved by Birer, seconded by Apfelbaum, and unani-
mously carried, that the Minutes of August 25 and September
16, 1987, be approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1, P.D. 187 - MOTEL 6, INC.
Recommendation: That the Council approve a planned develop-
ment district to allow construction of a 150-unit hotel
on South Palm Canyon Drive, between Camino Parocela and
Sunny Dunes Road, Section 23.
Planner Williams highlighted Memorandum of Director of
Community Development, and stated that the overall height
of the structure is 30 feet; that sewer installation mitiga-
tion measures have been approved, and that the traffic
signal will be relocated to the south, and access to the
property will be off Palm Canyon Drive and Camino Parocela; (116)
and that the Carver property currently has cross easements
with the Sun Center, and desires City participation in
assuring the continuation of such an easement.
Redevelopment Director report stated that the possibility
of assistance from the Agency has been discussed, primarily
as a result of costs associated with entry and exit require-
ments on Palm Canyon, and that a possible recommendation
would be presented at a future study session; that the
project is in the South Palm Canyon Project Area, and
since there are no funds at this time, the suggestion
would be for the developer to advance the funds, with
' the Agency reimbursing the cost, through tax increments
from the project at an 8% interest rate; and that negotia-
tions will commence with the Sun Center and the Palm Canyon
Financial Plaza about cross easements.
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1. P.D. 187 - Continued
Mayor declared the hearing opened.
Hugh Kaptur, Kaptur & Cioffi , architect for the project,
stated that architectural features are (built into the
design to reduce the vertical look of the three stories, '
and the "stacked rooms" appearance; that the third floor
has been worked into the roof structure; that the exact
location of the sign has not been determined, but will
be submitted for approval along with landscape plans;
that the roof is a concrete flair tile, and the exterior
is plaster with glue-laminated beams; that the elevator
equipment projects above the roof, but is considerably (116)
set back from the edge.
Pete Fogerty, 850 Ward, Santa Barbara, representing Motel 6
stated that they are pleased with the project, and the
street design was a result of the City Traffic Engineer' s
input; that the City Staff did everything possible to
work successfully with the developer, and imake the City' s
needs understood; and that he believes this is a project
which everyone will be proud of.
There were no further appearances, and the hearing was
closed.
City Clerk read title of an Ordinance, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY APPROVING A PLA14NED DEVELOPMENT '
DISTRICT IN-LIEU OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR A HOTEL ON
THE SOUTHEASTERN CORNER OF CA,MINO PAROCELA AND SOUTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE, SECTION 23.
Res 16306 approving P.D. , as recommended, was presented;
after which, it was moved by Birer, seconded by Foster,
and unanimously carried, that Resolution 16306 be adopted;
that further reading of the Ordinance be waived, and that
the Ordinance be introduced for first reading.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
a) George Goldberg introduced himself in Spanish, and
commented on the demolition of the Cameron Center
buildings, the type of contractor's license, and read
an excerpt from a 1920 issue of a Baltimore newspaper.
b) Tuck Broich, suggested that Council defer consideration
of Comprehensiive Fee Schedule amendment (See Item
No. 7) , and stated that the Cameron Center• is left
in a dangerous condition when the demolition crews
leave for the day.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
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2. CONVENTION CENTER - CHANGE ORDERS 18 - 21
Recommendation: That the Council approve Change Orders
18 through 21 to increase contract with McDevitt & Street,
by $159,010, for construction of the Convention Center,
including acknowledging revised drawings as official
contract documents supporting preceding change orders.
' Director of Comirunity Development reported that the Changes
were previously provided to the Council , and will result
in increasing the total contract to $15,002,984.
Councilmember Foster posed a number of questions to the
City Planner, however, in the absence of the Economic
Development & Housing Director, it was determined that
this item be deferred to the end of the meeting, which
was preceded by a recess for Study Session, and upon
reconvening in the Large Conference Room, it was presented
and discussed.
Prior to deferral of the matter, in answer to question
by Assistant City Manager, Councilmember Foster stated
that the subcommittee has seen the Change Orders, but
they have not been discussed in detail .
Following the recess, Economic Development & Housing
Director reported that there were two opportunities for
the subcommittee to look at the change orders as proposed,
and stated that Change Order 21 was not ready for approval .
He stated that concerning Change Order 18, the original
drawings were looked at in detail , and it was found that (139)
' the item was nebulous, and the contractor had a right
to additional fees; that the tube steel framing for the
portico roofs was a requirement of the Building Division
because the structure is a Class I; that alternative designs
were considered, but the cost was higher; and that the
Building Code indicated that because of the structural
element, steel was required.
Councilman Foster stated that he saw the change orders,
but they were never discussed.
In answer to questions by Council , Economic Development
and Housing Director commented, as follows:
a) The cost of the change orders to date, can be attributed
to actions equally taken by the architect, the
contractor, and the City.
b) Detailed various locations concerning item 3 of Change
Order 18.
c) Huntcor evaluated the credit given on the elimination
of tile by Change Order 19. His understanding that
there were to be two lines of tile with mortar.
Councilmember Foster expressed concerned '+hat if the
' mortar was removed, there should be more credit given
on the contract price.
d) Contract calls for completion by December 15; contractor
adding work force on the installation of the drivet
(exterior plaster). Hotel targeting a soft opening
November 15.
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e) Change Order 20 related to problem that insulation
which was installed would not accept the black paint
in order to obscure the height of the ceiling. Council-
member Foster stated that one-half inch insulation
is cheaper if the result is only visual , and an easy
item to obtain.
Minute Order 4029, approving Change Orders 18, 19 and '
20, was presented; after which, it was moved by Birer,
seconded by Smith, and unanimously carried, that Minute
Order 4029 be adopted.
3. P.D. 149 - ST. THERESA CHURCH - AMENDED MASTER PLAN SECOND
PHASE
Recommendation: That the Council approve revised master
plan for the St. Theresa Church to include both the rectory
and offices in Phase 2, which were previously shown as
Phases 2 and 3, respectively, in the master plan approved
by the Council in June, 1984.
City Planner reviewed Memorandum of Director of Community (116)
Development, and stated that architecturallly, the developer
should be able to achieve the same gunit:e appearance on
exterior walls, as on the original church air•chitecture.
Resolution 16307, approving second phase of master plan,
as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved
by Smith, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried,
that Resolution 16307 be adopted.
4. AIRPORT FIRE TRAINING PIT - INVESTIGATION & MITIGATION REPORT '
Recommendation: That the Council accept: proposal from
Pioneer Consultants to prepare an investigation and mitiga-
tion report for training pits at the Airport, which are
used to conduct live fire drills, for $6,185 - Agr #2493.
Fire Chief reported that the pit was used for ten years,
and drills were stopped in 1984 Following new EPA standard
to disallow burning in unlined pits; that the purpose
of the report will be to determine to what extent there
has been any environmental damage, and what mitigation
needs to occur; and that based on similar studies for
Combs Gates, staff does not believe there will be any
serious problems.
Minute Order 4030, accepting proposal as recommended,
was presented; after which, it was moved by Apfelbaum,
seconded by Smith, and unanimously carried, that Minute
Order 4030 be adopted.
5. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - DANGEROUS ANIMALS (Int:roduced 9-16-87)
City Clerk read title of Ordinance 1291, regarding disposi-
tion and quarantine requirements; after which, it was (103) '
moved by Smith, seconded by Birer, and unanimously carried,
that further reading be waived, and that. Ordinance 1291
be adopted.
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6A. SEWER CONSTRUCTION - AVENIDA CABALLEROS, CP 87-56
Recommendation: That the Council award contract for
installation of sewer line in a portion of Avenida
Caballeros, between Tahquitz Way and Arenas Road, to
Hendrickson Construction, Inc. , for $92,748 and amend
the budget to appropriate an additional $25,000 - Agr
#2497.
Director of Community Development reported that the project (128)
was necessitated by increased flows from the Convention
Center and the Wyndham Hotel ; that bid by McDevitt & Street
was higher than recent city estimates for such work; that
the costs are to be shared equally between the hotel and
the City; and that bids were sent to three contractors,
however, only one bid was received.
Minute Order 4031, awarding contract, and Resolution 16308
amending the budget, as recommended, were presented; after
which, it was moved by Foster, seconded by Apfelbaum,
and unanimously carried, that Minute Order 4031 and Resolu-
tion 16308 be adopted.
6B. COLMAC BIOMASS-FUELED POWER PLANT
Consideration of request by BIA to review Draft Environ-
mental Impact Statement for plant near Cabazon Indian
Reservation near Mecca.
Planner Evans reported staff recommendation that the Council (123)
' endorse the conclusions and recommendations contained
in the CH214 HILL report, prepared for the County and CVAG,
and express additional concerns contained in the proposed
resolution, i .e. , that the plant is in conflict with the
resort character of the Coachella Valley, and the BIA
should not have approved, and that the facility should
be located within the immediate proximity to its fuel
sources. He stated that it is proposed that wood and
fuel produced from agriculture would be burned at the
plant, to generate steam turbines; that it would represent
the first stationary source of air pollution in the Valley;
that a major underlying concern is related to what will
happen in the future if the products to be burned must
be trucked in, and how the fuel will be handled on the
site.
Resolution 16309, adopting actions as recommended, was
presented; after which, it was moved by Birer, seconded
by Apfelbaum, and unanimously carried, that Resolution
16309 be adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA:
' 7. Res 16310 approving amendments and additions to the Comprehen-
sive Fee Schedule for the Community Development Department. (114)
8. MO 4032 approving joint participation agreement with she County
to fund construction of the traffic signal at Gene Autry Trail
and Vista Chino - County funding not to exceed $55,000 - Agr (130)
#2498.
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9. MO 4033 awarding bid for radio equipment to Riverside Communi-
cations, for $15,817.32. (117:1
10. MO 4034 approving agreement with McDonough, Holland & Allen
for legal services to represent the City in its litigation (09'
with the cities of Palm Desert and Indian Wells - Agr #2499.
111. MO 4035 awarding contract for reconstruction of curb, gutter
and sidewalk on North Palm Canyon Drive, between Tachevah (129)
Drive and Cabrillo Road, to De Armond Construction, for $25,200
- CP 86-02, Agr #2500.
12. MO 4036 awarding contract for widening North Indian Avenue,
from Oasis Road to Radio Road, to Sunair Pavincl Company, Inc. , (136)
for $29,195.51 - CP 85-41, Agr #2501.
I3. MO 4037 approving purchase of a police vehicle through the
State Dept. of General Services, for $11,631.38. (84)
14. MO 4038 awarding purchase of a vertical camera, system to A.M.
Multigraphics, for $7,237.78. (84)
15. Resolutions 16311 and 116312 approving Claims & Demands. (86)
16. Res 16313 approving Amendment No. 2 to the Allocated Positions (61)
& Classification Plans to provide a reorganization of the
Facilities Maintenance Division of the General Operations
Department.
17. Motion concurring in CRA actions through this date. (124)
18. MO 4039 awarding contract to Al Miller & Sons to reroof the ,
Center of the Arts (Frances Stevens Park), for $74,000 - CP (117)
85-01, Agr #2502.
19. MO 4040 awarding contract to J. N. Davis Construction Co. ,
Inc. , to reroof the pavilion for $77,322, CP 87-11, Agr #2503; (115 &
and Res 16314 amending the budget to appropriate additional 61 )
$20,000, therefore, .
It was moved by Birer, seconded by Apfelbaum, and unanimously
carried, that Resolutions 16310 through 16314, Minute Orders
4032 through 4040, and motion in Item 17, be adopted.
ADDED STARTERS:
20. MEXICAN CONSULATE OFFICE - SAN BERNARDINO
Mayor reported that action to support maintaining the
Mexican Consulate Office in San Bernardino is needed before
the next meeting of the Council ; and that the request
from the City of Colton for action occurred after the
posting of the agenda; it was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded ( 144)
by Birer, and unanimously carried, that the Council
determined the need for action occurred subsequent to
the posting of the agenda. '
Mayor read the request, and presented Resolution 16315;
after which, it was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded by Birer,
and unanimously carried, that Resolution 16315 be adopted.
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21. COMMISSION APPOINTMENT - TRAMWAY BOARD
Mayor announced his reappointment of Elliot Field and
his appointment of Burt Spivack (succeeding Harold
Williamson) to the Mt. San Jacinto Winter Park Authority (60)
Board, for terms ending September 19, 1991; after which,
it was moved by Bogert, seconded by Foster, and unanimously
carried, that said appointments be approved.
REPORTS & REQUESTS:
22. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - Received & Ordered Filed
a) Wastewater Treatment Plant - 1986-87 Annual Report (12rl
23. CITY COUNCIL reports or requests - None
24. PUBLIC reports or requests - None
25. STAFF reports or requests - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting
recessed for study session, and upon reconvening at 4:30
P.M. , in the Large Conference Room, City Hall , Item 2
above was acted upon, and thereafter the meeting was
adjourned.
�JUDITH SUMICH
City Clerk
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