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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 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, March 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 an invocation
by Rev. Laveta Dillman, Chapel on the Way
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: Posted March 2, 1990
PRESENTATION OF AWARD: CSMFOA Outstanding Financial Reporting
Award presented to Ron Everett, Finance & Accounting Officer.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: No business
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. TM 25551 - TENTATIVE MAP (GREEN)
Recommendation: That the Council approve a tentative
tract map for 31 residential units on the South side of
Tamarisk Road, west of Monterey Road, Sec'i;ion 12.
Director of Community Development highlighted his report,
which was reviewed in detail at the last study session. (137)
Mayor declared the hearing opened; there were no appear-
ances, and the hearing was closed.
Resolution 17030 approving the map, as recommended, was
presented; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded
by Broich, and unanimously carried, that R17030 be adopted.
2. MUNICIPAL CODE - REGULATING WATER WELLS
On February 7, the Council introduced Ordinance to amend
the Municipal Code to adopt the County Ordinance Regulating
the construction, reconstruction, abandonment, and destruc-
tion of wells. State Law requires than a public hearing (112-
be held prior to the adoption of codes by reference. 001)
Building & Safety Director highlighted the memorandum
of Director of Community Development, m,hich was reviewed
in detail at the February 7 meeting.
Mayor declared the hearing opened; there were no appear-
ances, and the hearing was closed.
City Clerk read title of Ordinance I345; after which,
it was moved by Broich, seconded by Neel , and unanimously
carried, that further reading be waived, and that 01345
be adopted. for second reading and adoption,
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
a) George Goldberg read a listing of iteras from expense
reports of various city employees and officials.
b) Robert Kappmeyer, DBID requested 'the Council approve
request for a reduction in the searchlight permit
fee. r
c) Jeremy Crocker, 330 W. Arenas Road, spoke concerning
Item 8, and stated that recycling programs are mandated
by the State; that it will cost the resident 55¢ per
month, with corresponding commercial user increases;
and suggested that the Council find a. way to slow
down the -implementation of the mandate, which is not
required until 1995, and add the charges at a later
date.
d) Michael Howell , stated that he will be developing
a Holiday House Hotel at Belardo and Arenas, consisting
of 28 units, and asked that something be done to permit
a restaurant use (currently restricted to 30 units
or more). Mr. Howell was requested to contact the
Planning Director.
e) Bob Kuznick, Waste Disposal Services, stated that
the contract expires in 1992; that the recycling
proposal was prepared in response to requests by the
City to implement a recycling program, as well as
response to their pilot program; that the new State
Law requires that by 1995, 25% of the waste be diverted
from landfills, and increases to 50% by 'the year 2000; (148-
that the citizenry responded positively to their pilot 001)
program, and 50% of those who participated contributed
to the recycling materials; that the program will
provide containers, resin': in collecting aluminum
cans, glass and plastic; that a nominal -fee will be
imposed; and that there is no requiredment that the
program tie to renewal or extension of 'the existing
contract. Ile stated that the program will include:
side yard pickup, buy-back opportunity, opportunity
to direct funds 'toward charity, formation of a staff-
citizen committee on recycling, accounting to handle
,the funds; that the program is ready to begin April
1, and will be phased into existing collection areas
between April and August; and that CADS will commit
$100,000 in resources to the program.
f) Councilmember Broich strongly objected to a press
release isLued concerning jury summons for Councilmember
Apfelbaum, and considered it a campaign tactic, and
the City should not devote staff time or funds for
such things. He questioned who asked for it to be
prepared, and who approved it.
City Manager stated that the press release was con-
sistent with city policy, and did not violate any
local or state law; that the same practice would be
applied to the same request by any Councilmembers;
that it is consistent to provide information to let
the public know that a member's scheduling may be
different, or unusual , which will result in less avail-
ability, or predictability of time to attend to the
public; that he did not know who, specifically requested
the release, but would find out and let him know.
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In answer to question by Councilmember Apfelbaum, City
Attorney stated that items considered in regular meetings
are limited to posted items; that nature of closed session
items are public (legal , personnel ) , but that discussion
of other Councilmember, per se, is not a matter of public
law.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
3. TOWING & STORAGE OF VEHICLES
Recommendation: That the Council authorize the City Manager
to execute contracts with Larry Paul ' s Towing and Brothers
Towing, Inc. II , on a two-company alternate tail basis,
for towing and storage of vehicles.
Purchasing Manager reviewed details of the memorandum
of the Police Chief, in particular, he explained the bid (143-
process; and stated that the desire is to have the contracts 0021)
in place by Easter Week; that the time period is for three
years, with a 30-day notice of cancellation; and that
the final contract will include details outlined in the
RFP, a copy of which was provided to the Council , as well
as the requirement to post rates.
Motion by Broich to continue this matter to allow Council
more time to review the details of the contract, failed
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or lack of a second.
Minute Order 4527, as recommended, was presented; after
which, it was moved by Neel , seconded by Apfelbaum, and
carried by the following vote, that MO 4527 be adopted:
AYES: Apfelbaum, Foster, Neel & Bono
NO: Broich
ABSENT: None
4. CDBG CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION
Recommendation: That the Council amend the CDBG Citizen
Participation Plan to change the makeup of the advisory
commission, to delete representatives of redevelopment
PACs, and to add two representatives from area service (085-
organizations. 001)
Housing Specialist reviewed the memorandum of Director
of Economic Development, which was reviewed in detail
at the last study session.
Resolution 17031 as recommended, was presented; after
which, -it was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded by Broich,
and unanimously carried, that R17031 be adopted.
5. MUNICIPAL CODE - PURCHASING
Recommendation: That the Council amend the Municipal (103-
Code to adjust for the impacts of inflaLirn on bid limit 001)
thresholds, and the ability to concentrate efforts on
high value items and contracts.
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5. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT (ContinuedO
Director of Finance review his report, which was reviewed
in detail at the last study session, noting that the basic
changes relate to increasing the limits for informal bids,
formal bids, and the City Manager' s ability to authorize
personal service contracts.
City Clerk read title of the Ordinance; after which, it
was moved by Broich, seconded by Foster, and unanimously
carried, that ordinance be revised to 'limit the City
Manager's authority to approve personal services contracts
up to $5,000, and, as revised, that the Ordinance be
introduced for first reading
6. AIRPORT HOTEL
Recommendation: That the Council approve an option agree-
ment, and a lease agreement with Questmarl< Group for
the development of an Airport hotel - Ayr # and
City Manager requested that this matter be continued to
an adjourned meeting to be held March 13; after which,
it was moved by Foster, seconded by Broich, and unanimously
carried, that this matter be continued as recommended.
7. FEE SCHEDULE - SEARCHLIGHT PERMIT
Consideration of amendment to the Comprehensive Fee Schedule
to reduce the searchlight application -fee from $250 to
$125. This item was reviewed in study session, and no
further report was given.
Councilmember Apfelbaum stated that a reduced fee will
result in more searchlights which will undermine the impact (114-
in using them for special events; that the City budget 114-
is still in a deficit situation; and that the Council 006)
should remember that people come to Palm Springs for the
peace and quiet, and not for gimmicks.
Councilmember Neel stated that they should not be used
to suit the individual ; that it will lead to more use
of them, and to other kinds of signs; that the fee for
administration of the permit was set at $250; and that
he thought it should be even higher.
Councilmember Foster stated that the Council has said
it wants even more events in town, and wants to create
more activity at night, and searchlights are a part of
that, as well as banners and flags, and should also be
tried; and that it does not cost anything to police the
use of the searchlight.
Resolution 17032 was presented; after which, it was moved
by Broich, seconded by Foster, and carried by the following
vote, that R17032 be adopted:
AYES: Broich, Foster and Bono
NOES: Apfelbaum and Neel
ABSENT: None
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8. WASTE DISPOSAL RECYCLING
Recommendation: That the Council amend Agr 1298 to �incor-
porate three areas of the proposal from Waste Disposal
Services for a City-wide residential recycling program,
commencing April 1, 1990; and amend R15645 to allow a
recycling surcharge.
Director of Aviation reported that this matter had been
reviewed in detail at the last study session, as well
as on February 13; that the proposal wIll also include
handling household hazardous wastes; that it will include
5� per household for city administrative costs, which
is clearly covered by the new State law; and that the
costs can be placed on the tax rolls, but the time frame
to accomplish that is eighteen months.
In answer to question by Council , Bob Kuznicl(, Waste
Disposal Services, stated that opportunities for diverted (148-
additional quantities of waste will be explored by the 0m)
citizens committee, one of which is compost, as well as
the costs and implications of doing so; that users will
undoubtedly see larger bills in the future to pay for
the percentage of diversion that the State has mandated
occur by the year 2,000, and that there -is no protection
that the cost will not increase for diverting landscape
materials, except that the Council will have the ability
to make those final decisions; that the proposal in no
way affects the County Task Force, nor will it limit WDS
cooperation in whatever other JPA endeavors may be pursued.
Mayor stated that the proposal issomewhat vague, and leaves
questions open ended as to how much it will cost - 55¢
now, and whatever is necessary later on.
City Manager stated that if there is a need for additional
fees, the Council will have to approve those; that the
projections appear realistic, and if the assumptions
concerning volumes and participation are correct, there
is no projected increase in the fee proposed.
Director of Aviation stated that future costs are not
known in terms of the State' s mandate; that everyone will
be paying for new landfills starting in January, 1991,
and with increases each year until they can be paid for;
that other cities in the Valley have set up programs whereby
the cost is rolled into the entire waste disposal rate
structure, and tried to their contractors agreements but
the upshot is that their users will ultimately be paying
for the same services Waste Disposal Services has separated
out; and that most of those cities have placed the
collection of the total amount on the tax roll .
Councilmember Foster stated that, WDS has stated that if
the rates are collected on the tax bill , 'there would not
be any additional 55�. charge; that the community will
have side yard collection, unlike other communities; and
that WDS contract expires in less than two ,years, and
the Council will be reexamining contractual arrangements,
but this proposal is not conditioned upon granting a
renewal .
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8. WASTE DISPOSAL (Continued)
Councilmember Broich stated that the company should impose
the fee simultaneously to providing the services in the
phased-plan; or at a minimum, imposing it to those to
be included between now and July, and the remainder to
be imposed in July.
Resolutions 17033 'through 17035 as recommended, were
presented; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded
by Apfelbaum, and carried by the Following vote, that
R17033 through 17035 be adopted:
AYES: Apfelbaum, Poster, Neel 4: Bono
NO: Broich
ABSENT: None
ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS (Satisfied Agenda posting requirement;
materials at study session)
9A. CONVENTION CENTER PARKING
Recommendation: That the Council approve a view three-year
contract with Resort Parking for concession at the Conven-
tion Center - Agr #281.6.
Director of the Convention Center reported that the agree-
ment has not changed since the original contract, with 001)
the exception that the percentages paid to the City would
be increased to 50% of gross revenue for self-parking,
and 25% for valet parking.
Councilmember Broich noted that when the agreement was
originally approved, the valet parking for special events
was reduced to $5 per vehicle, but the new agreement raised
that amount to $10, and that he was opposed to that amount,
which he felt would result in adding $5 i;o the ticket
price for events, and reduce the turnout.
The Director reported that the contract could be so modi-
fied.
MO 4528, approving the agreement, was presented; after
which, it was moved by Broich, seconded by Foster, and
unanimously carried, that MO 4528 be adopted, subject
to revising the contract 'to reflect the `.!;5 per vehicle
for valet parking for special events.
9B. CONVENTION CENTER CARPETING
Recommendation: That the Council approve purchase of
carpet replacement for the Convention Center; and amend
the budget to appropriate necessary additional funds. (139-
Director of Convention Center reported that this matter 001)
was reviewed in detail at the last study session ; that
a supplemental report was distributed to the Council this
date, outlining several alternatives in terms of replacing
the carpeting in Exhibit Nall , meeting rooms, adjacent
areas; and recommended that the Council approve Alternate
3, award to Interface, $97,058; and appropriate $120,000,
which includes the estimated amount for installation,
which will be bid separately.
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9B. CONVENTION CENTER CARPETS (Continued)
MO 4529 awarding purchase as recommended ; and Resolution
17036 amending the budget as recommended, were presented;
after which, it was moved by Broich, seconded by Foster,
and unanimously carried, that MO 4529 d d R1,7036 be adopted.
9C. BUDGET AMENDMENT - LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM REMODEL.
Recommendation: That the Council amend the budget to (061.-
appropriate an additional $60,900, and order final plans 008)
and specifications, for the remodeling of the City Hall ,
East Wing Large Conference Room, CP90-03. This item was
reviewed in study session, and no further report was given.
R17037 amending the budget as recommended., was presented;
after which, it was moved by Broich, seconded by Foster,
and unanimously carried, that R17037 be adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA:
10. Res 17038 accepting grant amendment No. 2 to FAA Grant Agreement
#2326, for $35,377.60, concerning baggage claim addition, (051.-
refurbishing portion of main floor of Terminal Building, and 020)
replacement of CFR Vehicle.
11. MO 4530 awarding purchase of a cab and chassis from GMC Truck (084-OL
Division, for $21,396.97.
12. MO 4531 approving Change Order No. 1 (Final ) to increase
contract with E.L. Yeager Construction .or Aircraft Ramp (051 )
Project, AIP 10, by $36,816.80 - A2817.
13. MO 4532 ratifying emergency purchase of a diesel engine from (0811-
Trans West Ford for $10,408. 12. Ou)
14. Res 17039 approving Payroll Warrants (086)
It was moved by Apfelbaum, seconded by Broich, and unani-
mously carried, that R17038 and R17039 and M04350 through
4532 be adopted.
ADDED STARTERS: None
APPOINTMENTS:
Visitors & Promotion Board; Mayor announced his appointment
of Jim Shaw under 150 rooms, term ending June, 1993) ,
Brad Poncher (over 150 rooms, term endling June, 1992) (060-
and reappointment of Jonathan de le Torre, term ending 024)
June, 1993; after which, it was moved by Broich, seconded
by Foster., and unanimously carried, that said appointments
be approved.
REPORTS & REQUESTS:
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - Received & Ordered Filed
a) Treasurer's Monthly - December, 1989
CITY COUNCIL reports & requests - None
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PUBLIC reports & requests
a) Deyna Hodges, 2122 E. Baristo Road, SUggested that
the Council receive staff reports on all items, in
order for the public to be aware of the items being
discussed and voted upon.
STAFF reports & requests
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned to Tuesday, March 13, 1990, at 2 p.m. , in the
Large Conference Room, City Hall .
JUDITH S MICR
City Clerk