HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/15/1988 - MINUTES O8 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 15, 1988
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs,
California, was called to order by Mayor Bono, in the Council
Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, June 15, 1988,
at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Apfelbaum, Broich, Foster,
Neel and Mayor Bono
Absent: None
The meeting was opened with the salute to the Flag, and a moment
of silence.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
Report of City Clerk: The agenda was posted in accordance
with Council policy on June 10, 1988; one item added at
the study session to the CRA agenda.
RECOGNIZING THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director of Parks, Recreation & Library reported that
an appropriate plaque will be presented to each of the
directors; after which, Res 16494 expressing appreciation
was presented, and it was moved by Foster, seconded by (74)
Broich, and unanimously carried, that Res 16494 be adopted.
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:
It was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded by Foster, and
unanimously carried, that the Minutes of June 1, 1988
be approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. CASE 3.0220 - CARL'S JR. - SIGN APPEAL
Recommendation: Councilmember Foster has requested a
review (Council appeal ) of the Planning Commission approval
on 4-27-88 of an additional identification sign for Carl ' s
Jr. , located at 2520 North Palm Canyon Drive in Loehmann 's
Plaza. (131)
City Manager reported that the developer has requested
that this matter be continued for two weeks.
Hearing continued to the next meeting.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
a) George Goldberg, Palm Springs, commented on the RV
ordinance, and the discussion by the staff and City
Council at a recent study session; that the Zoning
Enforcement Officer trespassed on his property to
cite his vehicle; that it is discriminatory to respond
only on a complaint basis; and cited a number of cities
in which court cases resulted in overturning RV
ordinances similar to that in Palm Springs, i .e. ,
Euclid, Ohio.
b) Dr. Friedman, 449 E. Arenas, #401, stated his opinion
that the Police Department needs help in combatting
drug activity in the City; and suggested calling upon
the services of the San Diego State Task Force.
c) Alicia D' Razo (sp?), Charmaine Roberts and Greg Gifford,
presented many special thank you expressions from
the graduating DARE Class No. 6 (storybooks, posters,
letters, and other creative commemorations) .
d) Ed Killum, 853 S. Riverside Drive requested that speed
signs be placed on South Riverside Drive, west from
Sunrise Way; that the City request RCFCD to install
a grate over the storm drain into the Tahquitz Channel ,
which is large enough for a car, and in which he
believes people are living, and dealing in drugs;
and that the Crowe Hotel property at Mesquite and
Palm Canyon is filthy, and a dump site in Palm Springs.
e) Robert Voight, 505 S. Farrell , commended the Council
for supporting the DARE program, i .e. , the Mayor for
his contribution, and urged that the Council push
forward, in a very assertive way, to secure passage
of the Utility Tax.
f) Dave Vel (?) 2320 N. Sunrise Way, stated that he has
received requirements regarding a land use permit
for a towing service, and that he believes those
requirements are inconsistently applied to other such
services. Mayor requested that he schedule an
appointment with him to discuss the matter.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
2. 1988-89 BUDGET
Consideration of adoption of actions associated with the
1988••89 budget and related matters, including Resolutions
approving continuing appropriations from 1987-88 into
1988-89 fiscal year; resolution adopting the budget;
resolution adopting Allocated Positions and Compensation
Plans; and resolutions regarding employee benefit plans. (61)
City Manager reported that the Council met for nearly
a full day on June 14 reviewing the budget; and that it
is proposed that the meeting be adjourned to Monday, June
20, 1988, at 8 a.m. , to adopt final documents.
Mayor stated that he and Councilmember Broich wished to
make comments concerning the budget, and would do so at
that time.
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3. CVB - BYLAWS AMENDMENTS
Recommendation: That the Council approve fifth and sixth
proposed amendments to the CVB Bylaws.
Assistant City Manager reviewed his report, which was (513)
reviewed in detail at the last study session.
Councilmember Broich stated that he wished to have the
two Councilmembers appointed to the Board serve on the
Executive Committee; and was opposed to requiring four
affirmative votes for action, rather than a majority of
a quorum. He stated that the rules should be consistent
with previous Council approvals, i .e. , establishing a
majority of a quorum for the Rent Review Commission.
Assistant City Manager stated that there was no critical
date for action.
Councilmember Foster stated that he would like to discuss
this matter further in study session, in particular, to
hear the CVB position on its recommendation.
It was moved by Foster, seconded by Neel , and unanimously
carried, that this matter be continued to the next meeting.
4. BRAILLE INSTITUTE - LEASE EXTENSION
Recommendation: That the Council approve an extension
of the Braille Institute lease from August 1987 to April 1,
1989. Director of Parks, Recreation and Library highlighted
his report, which was reviewed at the last: study session.
MO 4182 authorizing the lease extension, was presented;
after which, it was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded by Broich,
and unanimously carried, that MO 4182 be adopted. (117)
5. SENIOR CENTER FUNDING - FINAL INSTALLMENT
Recommendation: That the Council approve the disbursement
of the final $40,000 to the Palm Springs Senior Center
from Account No. 111-0320-255•-4421. Director, of Parks,
Recreation & Library highlighted report of Senior Center
Assessment Committee.
(117)
MO 4183 approving the disbursement, as recommended, was
presented; after which, it was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded
by Broich, and unanimously carried, that MO 4183 be adopted.
ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS:
6A. CVAG TRANSPORTATION PLAN - MODEL ORDINANCE
Director of Community Development reported that the model
ordinance has been reviewed, and proposed changes will
be made before recommending it For adoption by the Council ;
and recommended that the Council approve the ordinance,
in concept, which establishes a Uniform Transportation (123)
Mitigation Fee (identified as Draft 8) for the cities
in the Coachella Valley; and upon completion of the review,
comments and Suggestions will be forwarded to the CVAG
offices prior to its next General Assembly meeting on
June 27.
Resolution 16495, as recommended, was presented; after
which, it was moved by Broich, seconded by Apfelbaum,
and unanimously carried, that Resolution 116495 be adopted.
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6B. ANNUAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
Director of Community Development recommended declaring
intention to impose annual assessments for streei lighting
and parkways maintenance districts, and setting hearings
thereon for July 20; after which, it was moved by Foster,
seconded by Broich, and unanimously carried, that the
following resolutions be adopted:
Res 16496, concerning Street Lighting Maintenance (56)
District 3.
Res 16497 concerning Street Lighting Maintenance District 4 (56)
Res 16498 concerning Parkways Maintenance Districts 6A,
6B, and 6C. (138)
CONSENT AGENDA:
7. MO 4184 awarding contract for the asphalt concrete overlays
on Avenida Caballeros, Tachevah Drive, and Sunny Dunes Road;
and for the construction of a temporary asphalt sidewalk on
San Rafael Road, to low bidder E.L. Yeager Construction Co. , (136)
Inc. for $135,458.00, CP 87-25, A2571.
8. MO 4185 awarding bid for one 3-wheel turf vehicle to Pacific
Equipment & Irrigation, in the amount of $7,410.46. (84)
9. MO 4186 awarding bid for one utility vehicle to Pacific
Equipment & Irrigation in the amount of $6,443.48. (84)
10. Motion to concur CRA Res 532 through 538. (124)
11. MO 4187 approving Supplemental Agreement No. 1 'Co' A2547,
engineering services contract with Isbill Associates, Inc. , (51)
authorizing an additional $20,000 for field engineering services
in conjunction with the Loop Road project, AIP 3-06-0181-08.
12. MO 4188 authorizing the purchase of benches, trash receptacles
and curbside baggage check-in desks for the Loop Road project (51)
AIP 3-06-0181-08, from Site Schemes, Inc. , for $23,766.
13. Res 16499 amending R14816 authorizing Fire Command Officers
to contract through the U.S. Forest Service and/or the Calif. (87)
Dept. of Forestry, for up to four combinations of firefighting
resources for wildland fires.
14. MO 4189 approving a personal service contract with Liping
D. Stricker commencing July 1, 1988, and expiring December (51)
31, 1988, for computer services at a cost not to exceed $15,000.
15. MO 4190 awarding bid for one trailer-mounted air compressor
to ADCO Equipment Sales, Inc. , for $12,288.97. (84)
16. MO 4191 awarding bid for sixteen emergency warning light systems
to San Diego Fire Equipment for $945.71, each for a total (84)
cost of $15,131.36.
17. MO 4192 awarding bid for one 500-gallon sprayer to Artesia
Implement in the amount of $7,208.00. (84)
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18. MO 4193 awarding bid to furnish and install lighting system (109)
at Ruth Hardy Park to A & W Electric Co. , in the amount of
$9,375.00.
19. MO 4194 awarding bid for a 1250 G.P.M. Fire/Rescue Engine (87)
to Beck Fire Apparatus in the amount of $177,774.72.
20. MO 4195 awarding construction contract to J. Murrey
Construction, Inc. , for a glass wind screen at Airport Gates (51.)
9 & 10, for $129,000, CP88-10. A2572„
21. Res 16500 and 16501 approving Payroll Warrants and Claims (86)
& Demands.
22. MO 4196 awarding contract for the installation of a new (1]l7)
electrical distribution system at the City Vehicular Maintenance
Building to A & W Electric in the amount of $14,950.00, CP87-62,
A2573.
It was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded by Broich, and
unanimously carried, that MO 4184 through 4196, Resolutions
16499 through 16501, and the motion in Item 10 be adopted.
23. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Mayor announced his appointment of himself and Councilmember
Apfelbaum (representing the Palm Springs Convention Center)
to replace former Mayor Bogert and Councilmember Eli Birer,
for terms ending June 30, 1990 and June 30, 1989, (50)
respectively; after which, it was moved by Neel , seconded
by Foster, and unanimously carried, that said appointments
be approved.
Mayor also announced his appointment of himself and
Councilmember Broich to the Convention Center Marketing (70)
Committee; after which, it was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded
by Neel , and unanimously carried, that said appointments
be approved.
ADDED STARTERS:
24. CONVENTION CENTER - WRESTLING EVENT
City Manager reported that a request has been made for
use of the Convention Center, on July 17, which the Council
should review. It was moved by Broich, seconded by Foster,
and unanimously determined that the need) for action arose
subsequent to the posting of the agenda.
City Manager stated that the event, if successful , could (139)
result in a $7,000 net to the Convention Center; that
the Council 's endorsement is requested, since it does
not fall into the normal types of events at the Center;
that he did not have any problems with it; that the
promoters hope to attract 1,700 people; that there is
no down-side; and that the City is not a co-sponsor, and
all costs will be paid upfront by the promoter.
Director of Convention Center stated that the event will
test the market for these types of events ; that, it is
professionally run; and the World Wrestling Federation
moves -in and out of the facility without any problems.
It was moved by Foster, seconded by Broich, and unanimously
carried, that the use of the facility for this event be
approved.
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REPORTS OR REQUESTS:
DEPARTMENTAL reports - Received & Ordered Filed
a) Single Audit Report on Federal Assistance Programs (58)
CITY COUNCIL reports or requests - None
PUBLIC reports or requests - None
STAFF reports or requests - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at 9:30 p.m. , Mayor declared
the meeting adjourned to Monday, June 20, 1988, at 8 a.m. ,
in the Large Conference Room, City Hall .
-- -JUDITH SUMiCH
City Clerk