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2 0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 9, 1988
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to
order by Mayor Bono in the Large Conference Room, 3200
Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Tuesday, August 9, 1988, at 2 p.m.
ROLL CALL.: Present: Councilmembers Apfelbaum, Broich, Neel and
Mayor Bono
Absent: Councilmember Foster
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
Report of City Clerk: Agenda posted in accordance with
Council procedures on August 5, 1988.
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 .
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1. CP87-47 - ANDREAS ROAD PLAZA CONSTRUCTION
Recommendation: That the Council award contract for the
construction of the Andreas Road Plaza (between North
Palm Canyon and Indian) including new pedestrian traffic
signals at Indian and Andreas. (Bidder's name and amount
to be provided at meeting).
Redevelopment Director reported that of the six contractors (136)
who picked up bids, two submitted a proposal , both of
which exceed the budget for the project; and recommended
that the Council reject the bids, and staff will look
toward reworking the drawings, and refinancing the project
at the beginning of next year.
Minute Order 4227, rejecting all bids, was presented;
after which, it was moved by Neel , seconded by Broich,
and unanimously carried, Foster absent, that MO 4227 be
adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA:
2. Res 16549 approving amendments to the Personnel Rules, pursuant
to provisions of MOUs with the General Unit and Police Safety (110)
Unit, which were previously approved by the Council .
3. Res 16550 approving agreement with the County Housing authority
for operation of an emergency shelter for the homeless, at (85)
2561 de Anza, consistent with previously allocated CDBG funds
for this purpose - Agr #2596.
4. MO 4223 approving agreement with Tracy D. Gunneman, for rehabili-
tation specialist services, for $31,000, for 1988-89, consistent (85)
with previously approved CDBG program, and CRA Housing Set
Aside funding - Agr #2597.
Council Minutes
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5. MO 4224 awarding bid for one-year maintenance of the Gandalf
data communications systems, for $9,920, and pur�6h� � o 61 &
f spare (
components for $19,034 - Agr #2598; and Res amending 17)
the budget to appropriate $2,980 in additional funds.
It was moved by Broich, seconded by Neel , and unanimously
carried, Foster absent, that Resolution 16649 through
16551and Minute Orders 4223 and 4224 be adopted.
ADDITIGNAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS:
6. CATV FRANCHISE - PALMER CABLEVISION
Recommendation: That the Council approve a letter agreement
with Telecommunications Management Corporation to assist
in negotiating a CATV franchise with Palmer Cablevision,
for $5,800 - Agr #2599. (89)
Director of Aviation & Energy reported that a portion
of the City is located within the area served by Palmer
Cablevision; that it has been advised that a Franchise
agreement will be required, and it is willing to start
negotiations on it; that Telecommunications was used in
assisting with the negotiations with Warner, and the cost
for that assistance will be recovered in the Franchise
agreement.
City Attorney stated that there is a provision in the
Warner agreement which deals with this subject.
In answer to questions by Council , Director of Aviation
and Energy stated that the company does not have a choice
about the requirement for a franchise; that the consultant
has the expertise to negotiate rates, and other cable
matters; and that it would take longer for the staff to
do it, and the cost would not be recoverable.
Minute Order 4225, approvingg the letter proposal , as recom-
mended, and Resolution 16552 amending the budget to appro-
priate funds therefore, were presented; after which, it
was moved by Neel , seconded by Broich, and unanimous)
carried, Foster absent, that MO 4225 and Resolution
be adopted.
7. CONVENTION CENTER TICKET BOOTH
Recommendation: That the Council award contract for
construction of a ticket booth at the Convention Center
to Heritage Construction Co. , for $52,031 - Agr #2600. (139)
Operations Coordinator described Alternates 1, 3, 4, and
5, which are included in the total bid, relating to a
floor safe with drop feature, removal and reinstallation
of carpeting, dust control , and separate access to informa-
tion center, and stated that the booth is approximately
225 square feet.
Assistant City Manager stated that the existing glass
must be removed; that a series of subcontractors are
required; that there will be a total of 3 ticket windows
- one outside; and that the information counter U,,ill have
access to the interior of the center, but not to the ticket
booth, however, a person in the ticket booth will have
exiting capability, although somewhat awkward, through
the information counter, in addition to a second direct
exit to the center.
Council Minutes
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7. CONVENTION CENTER TICKET BOOTH (Continued)
Purchasing Manager stated that bids were sent to 36
contractors, and that notice uas published locally, in
the Dodge report, and sent to the Plan Room, however,
only two contractors were interested in the pre-bidding
conference, and only one submitted a proposal .
Assistant City Manager stated that the second contractor
indicated a heavy workload, but that the amount of the
bid is within the range he also would have bid; and that
the original contractor for the facility gave a verbal
quote of $62,000, without the alternates.
Minute Order 4226, awarding contract, as recommended,
was presented; after which, it was moved by Broich, seconded
by Apfelbaum, and unanimously carried, Foster absent,
that MO 4226 be adopted.
ADDED STARTERS (Eligibility for consideration determined by unanimous
approval , upon motion by Apfelbaum, seconded by Broich. )
8. PRINT SHOP SORTER & PRESSES
Recommendation: That the Council approve maintenance
of print shop sorter and presses by A.M. International
Multigraphics (manufacturer and only known firm qualified
to repair the equipment) , for a total of $11,322. 50, for
fiscal year 1988-89. Report highlighted by Purchasing
Manager.
(84)
Minute Order 4228, approving maintenance, as recommended,
was presented; after which, it was moved by Broich, seconded
by Apfelbaum, and unanimously carried, Foster absent,
that MO 4228 be adopted.
9. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS:
Clarify terms for Economic Development Commission
appointees. Two terms expire 6-30-91 and one 'term expires
6-30-90 (unexpired term of Broich) . Mayor• suggested drawing (60)
the names to select who will be appointed for the shorter
term; after which, Richard Goldberg's dame was selected;
therefore, Members Reller and Weiner will serve until
June 30, 1991, and Member Goldberg will serve until June 30,
1990.
Mayor announced his appointment of the following persons
to the Rent Review Commission for terms ending June 30,
1991; after which, it was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded
by Neel , and unanimously carried, Foster absent, that
the appointments of Ray Olsen and Shirley Foote, for the (60)
terms as announced, be approved.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned.
JUDITH SUMICH
City Clerk