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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 - MINUTES - 2/7/1990 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 1990 A Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Bono in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, February 7, 1990, 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: Agenda posted in accordance with Council policy on February 2, 1990. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Mayor declared the meeting adjourned for the purpose of convening as the Community Redevelopment Agency; after which, member reconvened as the City Council , APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of December 6, 12, 19, 1989, January 3 and 17, 1990, be approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS: a) George Goldberg stated that he was being threatened ' by the City Attorney' s Office to have him put in jail , and was being harassed by the Code Enforcement Division for his mobilehome; and commented on how much money the City was spending for outside attorneys to enforce complaints against local citizens. b) Dave Bell , Dave's Towing Service, commented regarding the RFP and sections of the Vehicle Code which he thinks are in conflict therewith, i .e. , profiting from towing, and franchise fees. LEGISLATIVE ACTION: I. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - RESTRUCTURE VISITORS & PROMOTION BOARD Recommendation: That the Council amend the Municipal Code to restructure the VPB, to reduce its membership from 11 to 9 members, and to broaden the categories from which appointments are made. (103- Director of Community Services & Promotions reported that 001) the Visitors & Promotion Board recommends the amendment which will give more leniency in making appointments. I City Clerk read title of the Ordinance, as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.23.030 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATING THE TERM, VACANCIES AND VOTE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE VISITORS AND PROMOTION BOARD. It was moved by Neel , seconded by Apfelbaum, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived, and that the Ordinance be introduced for first reading Council Minutes �2t 2-7-90 Page 2 2. SPECIAL EVENT SANCTIONING Recommendation: That the Council establish guidelines for sanctioning of special events. Director of Community Services & Promotion highlighted her report, which was reviewed in detail at the last study session. (050- Resolution 17010 establishing007) guidelines as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded by Broich, and unanimously carried, that R17010 be adopted. 3. RIVERSIDE COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL Recommendation: That the Council support the County' s action which broadens City participation in the Solid Waste Management Advisory Council . Director of Aviation highlighted his report, which was (123- reviewed in detail at the last study session. O11) Resolution 17011 of support was presented; after which, it was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded by Neel , and unanimously carried, that R17011 be adopted 4. MUNICIPAL. CODE AMENDMENT - REGULATIONS GOVERNING WELLS Recommendation: That the Council amend the Municipal Code to adopt by reference County Ordinance 682 which regulates the construction, reconstruction, abandonment, and destruction of wells. (112- Building & Safety Director highlighted the memorandum 001) of Director of Community Development, which was reviewed in detail at the last study session. City Clerk read title of the Ordinance, as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 15.32, REGULATION OF WATER WELLS. It was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded by Broich, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived, and that the Ordinance be introduced for first reading 5. AIRPORT TERMINAL EXPANSION - FACILITY REVENUE BONDS Recommendation: That the Council adopt actions declaring intent to sell $24 million in Airport Facility Revenue Bonds to finance the expansion of the Airport Terminal . Director of Aviation highlighted his report, and noted (051- 056 that this item was reviewed in detail at the study session; ) and that the action is a declaration of intent, and the first step in addressing the financing of the project. Resolution 17012 as recommended was presented, after which, it was moved by Broich, seconded by Neel , and unanimously carried, that R17012 be adopted. Council Minutes [ ^ 2-7-90 Page 3 G. AIRPORT TERMINAL EXPANSION - ARCHITECT Recommendation: That the Council approve contract with Gensler & Associates Architects for architectural design of the Airport Terminal Building - Agr f27811 Director of Aviation reported that this matter was reviewed in depth at the last study session; that negotiations with the architect were based on the standard AIA contract, along with input he received from other airports with projects of the same scope, as well as from other architects specializing in airports; that the fee for most city projects has been a flat rate between 7-10%, plus any additional consulting services that may have been needed as the project proceeded; that he identified those extra services for the terminal expansion, and has included them in the negotiated contract with Gensler; that information was distributed to the Council as to how he arrived at the 7 3/4%, which he further expounded upon; that if the project costs will be re-anailysed before it goes out to bid, and agreement reached on a fixed cost for the remainder of the architectural fee, if the project cost estimate exceeds $13 million; that he tried to build an incentive into the project for the architect not to add cost items in expectation of a flat rate against the total amount; that the AIA handbook specifies that CADD (computer aided design & drafting) time is a reimbursable expense; that the contract provides that once the project (051- is completed, the CADD equipment, software, and disks 055) will be turned over to the City and will be utilized by the Airport along with other city departments, and can physically be located in the Community Development Department; that the contract includes errors and omissions insurance, which has not been the ease in recent architectural contracts. Councilmember Foster expressed concern regarding the CADD equipment, and stated that it is a help to the architect in designing plans and maintaining competition; that if the City were insisting on utilizing a certain type of CADD, he would be agreeable that it should be a reimbursable expense, but when it is only for the architects benefit, the City should not pay for it; that he did not consider it to be a good investment for the Airport, and it will seldom be used; that persons trained to use it will lose that training if they seldom have the opportunity to work on it, nor will they stay with the City over the life of the equipment, which will mean training new personnel ; that if Community Development needs CADD equipment, it should present that as any other capital purchase; and that statistics show that 30% of the architects who have CADD do not profit from it, rather they only break even with its cost. Director of Aviation stated that the a 1/2'% was negotiated out of the contract, bringing the rate to 7 3/4%, because of discussion with the architect that the CADD time was reimbursable, and with that as a given, the effort was to get something for that cost - i .e. , the equipment at the end of the project; that it will be utilized by the Airport; that there are frequent needs for providing the type of information it will generate for tenants., and potential users at the Airport. Council Minutes 2-7-90 Page 4 6. AIRPORT TERMINAL (Continued) Resolution 17013, approving agreement as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Neel seconded by Apfelbaum, and carried by the following vote, that R17013 be adopted: I AYES: Apfelbaum, Broich, Neel & Bono NO: Foster ABSENT: None 7. AIRPORT TERMINAL EXPANSION - CONSULTANT Recommendation: That the Council approve letter agreement with Thompson Consultants International (TCI ) for negotiations and financial consulting services in conjunction with the new Airport Terminal Building - Agr h 2782 Director of Aviation highlighted his report, noting that services will include a series of reports for a market survey, financial Feasibility for bonds, concessionaire (051- and airline use agreements, and general financial 056) consulting. Minute Order 4514 approving agreement, as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded by Broich, and unanimously carried, that MO 4514 be adopted. 8. AIRPORT ENGINEERING CONTRACT AMENDMENT I Recommendation: That the Council approve Supplement 6 to Agr 2547 with Isbill Associates, Inc. , for design and inspection services related to the new air-carrier ramp and drainage improvements, for $425,000. Director of Aviation highlighted his report, which was reviewed in detail at the last study session. (051- 021) Minute Order 4515, approving supplement, as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Broich, seconded by Neel , and unanimously carried, that M04515 be adopted. 9. CITY COUNCIL POLICIES & PROCEDURES Recommendation: That the Council establish policies for the adoption of specific City Council policies and procedures. This item was reviewed in study session, and no further report was given. (114- Resolution 17014 as recommended was presented; after which, 002) it was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded by Neel , and unanimously carried, that R17014 be adopted. 10. CITY COUNCIL POLICY - LIAISON ACTIVITIES Recommendation: That the Council establish policies and procedures for City Council liaison activities. This item was reviewed in study session, and no further report was given. (114- 002) Resolution 17015, establishing policy, as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Broich, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, that R17015 be adopted. ` Council Minutes 2-7-90 Page 5 ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS (Satisfied Agenda Posting Requirement) 11A. ANNUAL FLOWERS Minute Order 4516 awarding bid for purchase of 775 flats (084- of annual flowers to Agricultural Commodity Group, for 006) $5,385. 54, was presented; after which, it was moved by Broich, seconded by Apfelbaum, and unanimously carried, I that M04516 be adopted. 11B. VEHICLE PURCHASE MO 4517 approving purchase of two staff vehicles for the (084- Police Department from Levi Morgan Motors, for $23,912 006) was presented; after which, it was moved by Broich, seconded by Apfelbaum, and unanimously carried, that M04517 be adopted. CONSENT AGENDA: 12. MO 4518 authorizing purchase of four ARC IBM compatible P.C. s (117- from National Business Machines for $11,730.75, and three 006) laser jet printers from PC Craft for $5,814.67. 13. MO 4519 approving purchase of two P.C.s for the Tourism Division (117- from National Business Machines for $5,514.71, and two laser 006) jet printers from PC Craft for $5,254.24. 14. Res 17016 approving acquisition of 21 lots located along east side of El Cielo Road, south of Mesquite Avenue, for a total (136- of $32,600 plus title and escrow fees. 022) 15. MO 4520 approving Change Order No. 1 (Final ) to agreement (115- I with NADAR Inc for extra work concerning resurfacing the Swim 004) Center pool , CP89-28, for $15,626 - A2791. 16. Res 17017, 17018 and 17019 approving Payroll Warrants and (086- Claims & Demands. 007) 17. Res 17020, 17021, 17022 making findings on petition, appointments, and adopting proposed boundary map, all related (056) to the formation of Assessment District 158 for street and other public improvements in Tract 18087. 18. Motion concurring in CRA actions to date R667 - 680. (124) It was moved by Broich, seconded by Apfelbaum, and unanimously carried, that R17016 through 17022, Minute Orders 4518 through 4520, and motion in Item 19 be adopted. 19. BANNER POLES Recommendation: That the Council approve removal of one pair of metal banner poles located on South Palm Canyon Drive, 50 feet south of Tahquitz Way. This item was (114- reviewed in study session, and no further report was given. 007) It was moved by Broich, seconded by Foster, and carried by the following vote, that the poles not be removed: AYES: Broich, Foster & Bono NOES: Apfelbaum & Neel ABSENT: None Council Minutes n? 2-7-90 Page 6 ADDED STARTERS: None 20. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: Pent Review Commission: Mayor announced his appointment of Edward Joseph to fill unexpired term of Kevin Cahill , (060- ending June 30, 1992; after which, it was moved by Foster, 016) I seconded by Apfelbaum, and unanimously carried, that said appointment be approved. REPORTS & REQUESTS: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - Received & Ordered filed a) Treasurer' s Monthly - November, 1989 (121- 002-0009) CITY COUNCIL reports or requests PUBLIC reports or requests STAFF reports or requests ADJOURNMENT There being no further, business, Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. JUDITH SUMICH City Clerk I