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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 - MINUTES - 1/6/1993 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1993 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, Cagifornia, was called to order by Mayor Maryanov,in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way,on Wednesday,January 6, 1993, at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Hodges, Lyons, Reller-Spur yin, Schlendorf, and Mayor Maryanov Absent: None The meeting was opened with the Flag Salute and an invocation by Shar is Segundo, Baha'i Faith. City Clerk reported that the Agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on December 30, 1992. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES Mayor announced that appreciation plaques would be mailed to former Board/Commission Members who were unable to be present to receive them, i.e., Barbera Whitney, Planning (074- Commission; Wiggins, Historic Site Preservation Board; and Jean Phighetti, Library Board. 001) COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: No Business HOUSINGAUTHORITY,INDUSTRIALDEVELOPMENNTAUTHORI-TY,FINANCING AUTHORITY: No Business APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Hodges, seconded by Schlendorf, and unanimously carried, that the Minutes of December 16, 1992, be approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (DBID) -DISESTABLISHMENT On December 16, 1992, the Council declared intent to disestablish the DBID,and set this as time and place for hearing thereon. The Ordinance to disestablish the district may be introduced following the hearing; lack of action leaves the DBID in place. City Manager reviewed the Memorandum of Director of Finance, and recommended (133- adoption of the ordinance to disestablish the district. 004) Mayor declared the hearing open. Joan Gattuso,Debby Drive,(those in support of dissolvh%the district who were present stood to be recognized) asked that the action be taken, and thanked the Council for moving in that direction. There were no further appearances, and the hearing was closed. City Clerk read title of the Ordinance, as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DISESTABLISHING THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1340, WHICH ESTABLISHED THE DISTRICT. It was moved by Lyons, seconded by Schlendorf, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived, and that the Ordinance be introducer] for first reading. 2. STREET VACATION -PORTION OF BISNAGA ROAD On December 2, 1992, the Council declared intent to vacate a portion of Bisnaga Road, to accommodate the adjoining property owners request to abandon the portion no longer needed for street purposes. Adoption of the vacation will result in the right-of-way (145- reverting to the adjoining property owners. 001) Council Minutes 1-6-93 Page 2 2. STREET VACATION (Continued) City Manager reviewed the Memorandum of Director of Public Works and recommended approval, noting that it is not in conflict with the General Plan. Mayor declared the hearing opened; there were no appearances, and the hearing was closed. Resolution 18011 ordering vacation as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Hodges, seconded by Lyons, and unanimously carried, that R18011 be adopted. PUBLIC COMMENTS: a) Comments re Item 6: Gary Bosworth, Box 366,Palm Springs,commented on surplus funds noted in said item, and asked if the money could be used to construct curb cuts in the area, in the event any (056- are needed, since all streets will be required to have cuts by January 1, 15,95. Fred 012) Ebeling, Tuscan Road, also supported the concept. b) Comments on matters not related to an Agenda item: Earl Johnson, Andreas Hills Drive, complimented Bill Hudak, Code Enforcement, and asked that the Council add to the study session agenda matters, the subject of fencing the DWA water tank in the his area, and the illegal dumping of trash nearby. George Goldberg expressed his opinion concerning the Mayor and members of the Council, and the use of out-of-town vendors and professionals. Mayor stated that Mr. Goldberg was cut-off at the last meeting because of offensive language concerning it religious group; that he has commented regarding payment of claims to a local chiropractor related to a Councilmember; that the record should reflect that the City does not select physicians who provide services to city employees; that employees select (doctors of their choosing within the medical plans they subscribe to; that there are six other chiropractors also available; that the doctor mentioned has provided services under the employee plans for fours years; and that he, felt Mr. Goldberg's comments were an effort to insult the Council. George Palmares, Palm Springs, stated that he is a city employee, and that he felt the Council is as diverse as the community, and members should)not be personally attacked as Mr. Goldberg has(lone; that whenever he is injured, he has the opportunity to go to a doctor of his choosing, paid for through his insurance; and that he did not like seeing such verbal abuse, since the Council's job is difficult in just dealing with the issues. Robert Lipshutz, Caballeros, stated that during the P.S. Road Races, recreation vehicles were parked along the street adjacent to the race staging area.,, and occupants were living and partying in them, and asked that the Council not permit it to happen, because he felt it was a violation. He also questioned whether alarms would be responded to if a person did not have an alarm permit. Mayor noted that the City Manager would follow-up on the RV parking; and that all alarms will be responded to, although a higher charge may be imposed. Dee Dee Stone, Eastlake, president for the Tahquitz Group Jocal Sierra Club chapter), announced program on January 25, concerning recycling.' LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 3. RAMON/GENE AUTRY -ENV'IRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT ('FOAMIER DUMP SITE) Staff Recommendation: That the Council approve an agreement with Leighton & Associates, to prepare a combined environmental site assessment for potential hazardous materials/waste contamination and preliminary geotechnical investigation on the NE comer of Ranson Road and Gene Autry Trail in order to evaluate the site and determine the potential for reclamation and development - A----- Council Minutes 1-6-93 Page 3 4. MUNICIP.AL CODE AMENDMENT -ALARM PERMITS On December 16, 1992, the Council introduced ordinance to amend the Municipal Code concerning alarm registration permit and fee.processes, annual renewals, and regulations and fees concerning false burglary and robbery alarms. Basic permit fee to be$25, and annual renewal to be$5; other fees sr.ipulated in proposed Resolution amending the Comprehensive Fee Schedule. If adepted, the ordinance will become effective 30 days later. In answer to question by Council, Police Chief affirmed that all alarms will be (103- responded to, and that an owner has 30 days in wuch to secure the permit, and the 001) non-permit fee can apply towards the permit charge; that all owners will be notified of the new requirements via the alarm companies. (114- 008) City Clerk read title of Ordinance 1430; after which, it was moved by Lyons, seconded by Hodges, and unanimously carried, that farther Beading be waived, and that the ordinance be adopted; and that Resolution 18012 amending the Comprehensive Fee Schedule to incorporate the recommended fees therein be adopted. 5. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: Nome CONSENT AGENDA: 6. Res ----- declaring all surplus monies, approximately $500,01)0, remaining in the Assessment District 157 (Tract Map 18807, street improvements Parc Andreas) Improvement Fund as (056- surplus and providing for refund and/or other disposition thereof. Continued to 1/20/93 012) 7. MO 5122 awarding contract to JDC Construction for handicap ramps and sidewalks at various locations to meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, for $37,468, and MO 5123 (129- approving Change Order No. 1 to said contract for an increase of $13,000 to expand the 001) number of locations by 20, thereby expediting compliance, for an initial contract total of $50,468 -A3182. (Note: Although not specifically removed from the Consent Agenda, Councilmember Reller- Spurgin questioned how the process can be modified to assure preference is given to local subcontractors. City Manager and Mayor noted that to the extent legally possible, such preference is given. City Attorney stated that language has been included in the standard (114- consulting services agreement; that an attempt to deal with the subject is not contingent upon 004) being a charter city vs. a general law city; and that it has been awhile since he has reviewed this topic, but could do so. Mayor asked that he review it, but with no additional legal costs to the City. Councilmember Schlendorf noted that she has some information via Community Action, which can be provided relative to redevelopment funds.) 8. Res 18013 setting January 20, 1993, for hearing to consider Resolution of Necessity to acquire five remaining railroad lots located SE of Mesquite Avenue and EI Cielo,Section 19-Kasparian (109- and Duncan, which are necessary for incorporation into the City's public recreation system. 017) 9. Res 18014 amending the Comprehensive Fee Schedule to include transportation permit fee for oversize overweight vehicle permits required by State Law. Sets$15 for single trip permit,and (114- $70 for annual permit,and results in recovering portion of administrative and processing related 008) costs, and adopts a fee and permit consistent with State Law. 10. MO 5124 approving CVAG (Coachella Valley Association of Governments) mediation (123- agreement, in form provided, and authorize execution thereof. This agreement provides that 004) CVAG member cities shall resolve disputes through mediation, rather than through litigation. A3183. 11. Res 19015 approving payroll warrants and 18016 approving Claims &Demands. (086-011) 12. Res••----declaring all surplus monies,approximately$1,150,000,remaining in the Assessment (056- District 155 (Gene Autry/Ramon Road streets and islands) Improvement Fund as surplus and 009) providing for refund and/or other disposition thereof. Continued to 1/20/93 It was moved by Schlendorf, seconded by Hodges, and unanimously carried, that R 18013 through 18016,and MO 5122 through 5124 be adopted;and that Items 6 and 12 be continued to January 20, 1993; Councilmember Reller-Spurgin abstained on payment of Warrant Nos. 870681 and 870700. Council Minutes 1-6-93 Page 4 ADDED STARTERS: None REPORTS &REQUESTS: CITY COUNCIL reports and requests a) Appointments: At the December 16,Council Meeting,the Council requested that direction be provided to its designee to the Mayors' & Councilmembers' Conference, concerning voting for new member of LAFCO(Local Agency Formation Commission)and alternate to the Riverside County Transportation Commission. It was moved by Hodges, seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and ummimously carriod, that the (123-- Mayor nominate and support the election of Coemcilmember Schlendorf as alternate to the 008;1 Transportation Commission. Mayor reported that there are two representative positions open to LAFCO, one from the Eastern portion of the County, and one from the Western portion; that Jean Benson of (123•- Palm Desert solicited his support sometime ago,and Bill Amstein of Indian Wells has also 001) decided to seek the post. He stated that both candidates would do a good job, but leaned toward Ms. Benson; that concerning the Western portion of the County, there are officials from the cities of Temecula, Beaumont, Riverside, and Calamesa who are interested in being elected. While no preference was voted upon, Councilmembers Schlendorf and Reller-Spurgin stated that Mr.Hyatt of Calimesa,had experience as the previous Vice-Chair,and sounded like a good selection. It was moved by Hodges, seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor support the election of Jean Benson as representative to LAFCO from the Eastern portion of the County, and that he use his own judgement at the time of voting for the Western County representative. b) Councilmember Schlendorf announced that her and Councilmember Hodges' budget committees - Revenue Enhancing and Budget Reductions -would be meeting on January 19, 1993, and that she would like everyone to participate, who wishes to do so, including city employees on their own time. She stated that staff has good ideas, and they should be put to use; and added that the committee will[be expected to develop ideas, and not just talk about them. She also asked that a letter of support, consistent with the above action be FAX to other voting designees. c) Mayor noted that a joint proclamation recognizing Martin Luther King,Jr. Day was signed by all mayors in the Valley. PUBLIC reports or requests -None STAFF reports or requests -None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. �JUDITH SUMICH City Clerk