The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About1993 - MINUTES - 8/11/1993 (11 IV CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 11, 1993 An Adjourned Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Mayor Maryanov, in the Large Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Tuesday, August 11, 1993 , at 3 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Hodges, Lyons, Reller-Spurgin, and Mayor Maryanov Absent: Councilmember Schlendorf REPORT POSTING OF AGENDA: Assistant City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedure on August 6, 1993 . INTERGOVERNMENT AGENCY REPORTS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS: Bob Weithorn, Orchid Tree Inn, & Villagefest Committee, stated that a meeting was held on August 10, 1993 with Committee members; that a meeting is planned with the Parks and Recreation Commission; and requested Council continue the matter concerning the Villagefest. LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 1. EMERGENCY TOWING, VEHICLE STORAGE, AND ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT (POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERATED) On August 4, 1993 Council continued this matter to allow further review of vendors qualifications to handle emergency (143- towing services and vehicle storage. Materials at Study 004) session. City Manager stated that the matter has been reviewed; that there were some errors in the original review process; that all five vendors are qualified to do the job; that there will be conditions in the contracts calling for a process when substantiated complaints are received; and requested authorization to continue negotiations and the ability to execute contracts with all five vendors. Member Reller-Spurgin stated complaints have been registered against the current companies; and added that guidelines need to be in place in the contract. City Manager stated that the companies are representatives of the City; that the operations of the companies when dealing with the public will be monitored, and incidents investigated; that if a continuing pattern develops those allegations will be investigated. Minute Order 5240 authorizing City Manager to execute contract with Brothers, Mohica, Larry Paul's, Southwest and Dave's Towing as revised was presented, after which; it was moved by Hodges, seconded by Lyons, and unanimously carried, Schlendorf absent, that MO5240 be adopted. Council Minutes 8-11-93, Page 2 2. VILLAGEFEST RULES & REGULATIONS On August 4, 1993 , Council continued this matter to allow the Parks and Recreation Commission further review and recommendations concerning revised VillageFest Rules & Regulations. Materials at Study Session. Director of Parks & Recreation stated that the Committee did agree to allowing books that are aged 10 years or more:; that the comic book allowance was not addressed; that avoidance of paperbacks would be stressed; that. the Committee has not reviewed the enforcement guidelines the City Attorney (05ei- prepared; that the Parks and Recreation Commission would like 0n) to maintain control over the Villagefest Committee, and the approval of the rules and regulations. Member Hodges stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission should maintain control over the Villagefest Committee, but that the approval of rules and regulations rest in the auspices of the Council. Mayor stated that the recommendation concerning the rules and regulations should come from the Parks and Recreation Commission; and questioned if it is premature for consideration of the item. Director of Parks and Recreation stated that time is needed for the Committee and Commission to meet jointly and review the rules and regulations; that it will be difficult to operate under the old rules, and then change after Villagefest has started, to new rules; that the: streets involved in the Villagefest location will still be under construction; that several alternative locations have been recommended; that the location does need to be fixed by September, 1993; that the locations are Frances Stevens Park, plus Al.ejo Road between Palm Canyon and Indian Canyon; and Palm Canyon Drive, between Baristo Road and Ramon Road; that the Baristo/Ramon location may prove to be the safer location; and that street construction of Palm Canyon will not be, complete: until October, 1993 . Member Hodges stated that the Baristo/Ramon 'Location would be preferable; and that the issue regarding books, including comics, should be resolved before Villagefesst opens. Mayor stated that the matter should be continued to September, 1, 1993 . It was moved by Hodges, seconded by Rel.ler-Spurgin, and unanimously carried, Schlendorf absent, that the matter be continued to September 1, 1993. 3 . AWARD OF BID AIRPORT SWEEPER Recommendation: That the Council award bid 93-23 for a runway sweeper for the Palm Springs Regional Airport to Nixon-Egli (051- Equipment Co. , for $127, 212.58. 015) Member Lyons stated that the project is 90% funded by the Federal Aviation Administration. Mayor clarified that enterprise funds are :Limited to use by the enterprise. n i i q Council Minutes 8-11-92, Page 3 3 . AWARD OF BID AIRPORT SWEEPER (Cont'd) Minute Order 5241 as recommended was presented, after which; it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Lyons, and unanimously carried, Schlendorf absent, that M05241 be adopted. 4. CHARTER CITY Recommendation: That the Council direct staff and the City Attorney to draft a proposed City Charter for City Council's review and consideration, and to provide direction relative to those issues Council specifically wants addressed in the proposed Charter. Assistant City Manager reviewed report prepared by City (075- Attorney. 001) City Attorney stated that when the Charter was prepared, specific issues could be addressed; and that the Charter will be drafted to parallel existing City practices. Member Lyons stated that the fiscal year should comply with State fiscal year of October-September. Minute Order 5242 as recommended was presented, after which; it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Lyons, and unanimously carried, Schlendorf absent, that M05242 be adopted. 5. STEPTALL AGREEMENT SETTLEMENT City Manager requested that matter be continued to September 1, 1993 . It was moved by Lyons, ' seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and unanimously carried, Schlendorf absent, that the matter be continued to September 1, 1993 . 6. CASE 20. 122-TTM 26686, AMENDED #3 APPLICATION OF PALM SPRINGS WEST, SPHERE OF INFLUENCE Recommendation: That the Council approve support of project concept and land use and recommend approval subject to conditions to subdivide a 225 acre site for a 390 unit residential subdivision located southwesterly of Highway Ill and northerly of Palm Oasis Avenue in the Windy Point area, Section 24. Director of Planning & Zoning reviewed staff report and reviewed location with visual aid; and added that it is recommended that the Council increase the setback along (123- Highway 111 to 50 feet; that landscaping and a wall be 006) provided within the setback; that the applicant revise the lot configurations along Range View Drive, and relocated the pool and restrooms further away from Highway 111; and that the existing billboards on the project site be removed. Mayor added that the project is near Western Village. Resolution 18161 as recommended was presented, after which; it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Hodges, and unanimously carried, Schlendorf absent, that R18161 be adopted. Council Minutes 8-11-93 , Page 4 7 . LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Motion to appoint Voting Delegate to League of California Cities Annual meeting in October. (104- It was moved by Maryanov, seconded by Lyons, and unanimously 001) carried, Schlendorf absent, that Member Reller-Spurgin be designated as voting member, with Member Hodges as alternate. REPORTS OR REQUESTS: CITY COUNCIL reports or requests-None STAFF reports or requests-None PUBLIC reports or requests-None Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. JUDITH SUMICH City. Cler]c ;i By: PATR:CCIA A. SANDERS Assistant City Clerk