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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 13, 1987
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Mavor Bogert,
in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way on Tuesday,
October 13, 1987 at 3 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Apfelbaum, Birer, Foster,
Smith and Mayor Bogert
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1. McMANUS VILLAGE GREEN - 50th ANNIVERSARY LASTING GIFT
Recommendation: That the Council approve an agreement
with the P.S. Golden Anniversary Committee to construct
a fountain and other landscaping improvements at the Village
Green, as a lasting gift to the City - Agr #2504.
Director of Redevelopment reviewed his report, and recom-
mended approving the agreement, allowing staff to resolve
specific issues concerning landscaping materials. He
stated that the concept was discussed by the Council at
its last study session.
Planning Director reported that he met with the Historical (117)
Society, and most of the members like the proposal . In
answer to question by Council , he stated that the area
is not very large, and the grass is desired by the tenants,
as well as the roses.
Councilman Foster requested that before proceeding, the
project be marked off on the site in order to get a better
concept as to the scale of it.
Staff was directed to proceed with the marking, and to
advise Councilmembers when it is in place so they can
individually view it.
Minute Order 4041 approving agreement, as recommended,
was presented; after which, it was moved by Birer, seconded
by Smith, and unanimously carried, that Minute Order 4041
be adopted.
2. PURCHASE OF SERVICE AWARDS
Recommendation: That the Council approve purchase of
employee service awards from Josten,Inc. , for $5,607.70
Purchasing Manager reviewed Memorandum of Director of (84)
Finance, and stated that employees choose the type of
award they want for the number of years of service.
Minute Order 4042 awarding purchase, as recommended, was
presented; after which, it was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded
by Birer, and unanimously carried, that Minute Order 4042
be adopted.
Council Minutes
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3. CONVENTION CENTER DRAPERIES
Recommendation: That the Council award contract for the
purchase and installation of draperies at the Convention
Center, estimated at $26,000.
Purchasing Manager stated that the stage drape which was
bid does not have the type of stitching or lining usually
required for stage drapes, and the motors which were speci- (139)
fied would not be able to pull the weight of the curtain.
He recommended that this matter be delayed to the next
meeting.
So ordered.
4. ALLOCATED POSITIONS & COMPENSATION PLANS - AMENDMENT NO. 3
Recommendation: That the Council approve Amendment No.
3 to the Allocated Positions & Compensation Plans to provide
for facilities maintenance at the Convention Center.
Personnel Director reported that the amendment provides
for three positions to maintain the Convention Center,
under the General Operations Department; that a proposal
was received from the Department as well as one from Wyndham
Hotel ; that the Department' s bid was based on the December
31 event at the Center, followed by back• to-back events, (61),
and the need to operate at optimum level ; that if it appears
there are slow times, the employees wouild be scheduled
to work at other City facilities; that the cost of the
maintenance will be charged to the Center; and that it '
is hoped the supervisor will start November 1, and the
other employees by December 1; that the total cost is
$99,175 for the remainder of 1987-88; and that scheduling
will include 40-hour split shifts, weekends, and other
regular employees to cover days off during the week.
Assistant City Manager stated that the Department' s original
proposal requested five positions, and it may be necessary
at some time in the future to increase the number of posi-
tions.
In answer to questions by Council , Convention Center
Director reported that a major promotional event is planned
for December 31, by a private party; that: the final food
concession recommendation should be made by November 15;
and that the ticket booth will cost $45,000 - $50,000,
and is included in the budget.
Resolution 16316 amending plans as recommended, was
presented; after which, it was moved by Smith, seconded
by Birer, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 16316
be adopted.
Council Minutes
10-13-87 Page 3
5. CONVENTION CENTER FURNITURE
Recommendation: That the Council award purchase of a
conference table for the Board Room of the Convention
Center, from A & M Marketing, for an amount not to exceed
$9,100.
Purchasing Manager reviewed his report, and stated that
the interior of the Board Room is intended to be very (139)
upscale, and the price does not include proposed leather
chairs.
Minute Order 4043, awarding purchase, as recommended,
was presented; after which, it was moved by Smith, seconded
by Birer, and unanimously carried, that Minute Order 4043
be adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned.
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