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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 - MINUTES - 6/25/1991 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 25, 1991 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 Canyon Way, on Tuesday, June 25, 1991, at 3:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Broich, Hodges, Neel and Mayor Bono Absent: Councilmember Murawski REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: Report of City Clerk: Agenda posted in accordance with Council procedures on June 21, 1991. PUBLIC COMMENTS: a) Al Aroly (?) , resident, questioned why the sewer service charge should be the same on each household regardless of the number of persons in the household, and stated that some cities tie the charge to the volume of water used. Director of General Operations stated that the charge is based on average capacities, which were approved by the State and EPA at the time of the grant-funded expansion. LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 1. STREET REPAIRS - IPS SERVICES C01 (Continued from 6-19-91) Recommendation: That the Council approve Change Order No. 1 to increase contract with IPS Services, Inc. , by $60,784.83 for additional work under the miscellaneous street repair contract, CP90-08, A2969. Contracts Administrator explained the three parts which make up the change order, noting that Alternate B was included in the original bid, but was excluded from award because it was felt there might be a shortfall of funds, which did not materialize; that the sidewalk on Tahquitz was a project (136- under consideration for some time, but right-of-way had not 041.) been obtained, and it was not included in the original bid, however, it would be beneficial to take advantage of the low unit price under the contract, to complete the work; and that the final aspect of the change order related to miscellaneous street repairs based on complaint, and safety issues. In answer to question by Council , City Manager stated that the property on Tahquitz is Indian-owned land, and placing the cost on the , tax roll is not an option; and a future developer reimbursement would also involve owner agreement. Councilmember Neel stated that two pieces of the property are fee land, and those owners may agree to share in the cost; that the money will be well spent; that the hotel has invested a lot of money, and people should not have to walk in the dirt to get to the Convention Center. Council Minutes 6-25-91 Page 2 1. STREET REPAIRS, CP90-08 - CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 (Continued) City Manager stated that future development would only require a curb cut, and not the complete redoing of the sidewalk; and that he suggested approving the change order, subject to determining interest by the fee owners in sharing in the cost. It was moved by Broich, seconded by Hodges, and unanimously carried, that this matter be further continued to July 3, in order to contact the fee owner, as well as the Indian landowner, to determine possible sharing in the costs. 2. SE14ER SERVICE CHARGES, 1991-92 (Continued from 6-19-91) Resolution amending the Comprehensive Fee Schedule to increase sewer service charges by 5% per year for the next three consecutive years beginning July 1, 1991, continued from June 5, 1991. Director of Finance distributed materials and gave a comprehensive review of the method of financing the Wastewater Treatment Plant previous and future expansions; and explained how the funds are used. Councilmember Hodges stated that there seems to be a tremendous amount of money, which will be for future projects, but she found it difficult to consider a 3-year increase when those (114- dollars are being used as loans to other projects; that she 006) supported a policy that the WWTP Fund is not a bank, and its funds cannot be loaned to the Redevelopment Agency or any department, and that they must live within their budgets, and be creative in some other way. City Manager stated that the reserves are simply hypothetical for the expansion; that those funds are currently invested, and receive interest; that loans from the fund were looked at as a means of investment of the funds, since repayment includes interest, however, the process will be stopped. Councilmember Broich stated that the Council is looking forward to bringing in a lot of new projects, and developer fees will affect the way they look at Palm Springs. City Manager stated that the City currently is competitive; that the future expansion is designed to serve development that is being attracted, and to keep up with the grow that is expected; that the fund has been well-managed, and he felt it would be unwise to short that management. Councilmember Neel stated that it is important to have the reserve that is needed when the time for building arrives; that loan of the funds is a good investment, and way to fund other projects, and keeps that interest earned within the City' s funds; that if the Council waits until later to increase the fee, a doubling or more will be required, and there will be major complaints received. Director of General Operations reported that the State and EPA mandated that the City could not place the charge for the expansion unduly on either the commercial or the residential ; and the monthly fees are based our an equitable split; and that those distributions can be looked at again, however, it was costly and time consuming to establish them. Council Minutes 6-25-91 Page 3 2. SEWER SERVICE CHARGE (Continued) Director of Finance reported that the proposal represents a 45¢ per month increase per household. City Manager noted that Councilmember Broich' s concerns may relate more to the Sewer Facility Fee, which will be on the Council ' s agenda again on July 3. Councilmember Hodges stated that the Council hired the City Manager, and she would support his recommendation. Resolution 17564, as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Hodges, seconded by Neel ;, and unanimously carried, that R17564 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no farther business, Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. i JUDITH SUMICH -J City Clerk