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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 - MINUTES - 8/3/1994 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 3, 1994 An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, was called to order by Mayor Maryanov, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Taliquitz Carryon Way, on Wednesday, August 3, 1994, at 6:00 p.m., at which time, the City Attorney armounced items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 7:30 p.m., the meeting ' was convened in open session. ROLL CALL: Present: Courcilmembers Hodges, Kleindienst, Lyons and Mayor Maryanov Absent: Councilmember Reller-Spurgin REPORT POSTING OF AGENDA: Assistant City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on July 29, 1994. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) -See items on Page 5 of agenda this date. PUBLIC COMMENTS a) Conunems concerning Item 1: Jim Jones, read a prepared stated as on file in the Office of the City Clerk. b) Connnents concerning to Item 5: Chris Kramer, stated that the money that is being appropriated for this item should have been included in the Golf Course Expansion Bond Issue; and that with the expenditures of the unbudgeted funds from the Motor Vehicle Replacement Fund replacement of emergency apparatus could be delayed. LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 1. CONVENTION CENTER MANAGEMENT CONTRACT AMENDMENT Recotmnendation: That the Council extend Leisure Management International's management contract, and approve amendment thereto, to allow LMI to perform capital improvements from the Operating Fund. City Manger recommended this matter be continued. It was moved by Lyons, seconded by Kleindienst, and unanimously carried, Reller-Spurgin absent, that the matter be continued to September 7, 1994. 2. AIRPORT PUBLIC RELATIONS SUPPORT Recommendation: That the Council approve standard form contract for services with CommuniQuest, for community liaison and public relations support, for$24,500, to allow specialized public relations support during the environmental hearings on the Airport Master Plan. A3419. Director of Aviation reviewed the staff report, and added that during the hearing process on the noise study, there was miscommunication about the study, and its evaluation; that this firm will help to inform the public about the processes; that it specializes in Airport public relations and coordination between the public and the Airport; and that the Airport Commission unanimously recommended the contract. Minute Order 5409 as recomnended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Lyons, seconded by Hodges, and unanimously carried, Reller-Spurgin absent, that MO5409 be adopted. S .. Council Minutes 8-3-94, Page 2 3. A.D. 155 - CLARIFICATION OF CITY CONTRIBUTION POLICY Recommendation: That the Council amend the policy of Airport Funds in A.D. 155 to clarify that the contribution will first be used to reimburse draws against the bond issue reserve fund, with any excess being applied as a pro rata credit against all other assessments. ' Director of Finance and Treasurer reviewed the staff report and added that the District was formed in 1989, that public land cannot be assessed; that, by policy, the City has contributed funds from the Airport Fund to the Assessment District; that there is a shortfall between the revenue funding and the debt service; that the matter has been reviewed by Bond Counsel, and the City Attorney; that the assessment appears on the tax roll; and that the action will clarify the Council's policy, maintain fiscal integrity, and to retain the City's reputation in the bond market. Resolution 18446 as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Lyons, seconded by Kleindienst, and unanimously carried, Reller-Spurgin absent, that R18446 be adopted. 4. GOLF COURSE EXPANSION - CP91-15 CHANGE ORDER Recommendation: That the Council approve Change Order No. 1 to increase contract E.L. Yeager Construction Co., by $120,491.90,for erosion control work on the golf course expansion project, A3340. Engineering Manager reviewed the staff report, and added that the company is currently tinder contract with the City for various street repairs, and the additional work will provide pavement needed at the Corporation Yard, Talnquitz Creek and the satellite Corporation yard. In answer to question by Council, the Engineering Manager stated that the original project was for construction of various intersections and included some parking lot improvements; and that E.L. Yeager is also active at this time with work being clone in conjunction with the Golf Course. Minute Order 5410 was presented; after which, it was moved by Hodges, seconded by Lyons, and ' unanimously carried, Reller-Spurgin absent, that MO5410 be adopted. 5. BUDGET AMENDMENT- GOLF COURSE EXPANSION Recommendation: That the Council amend the budget to appropriate $403,600 from the MVR Fund (not General Fund) to complete the approved and anticipated purchaser) purclaase of golf course maintenance equipment. Engineering Manager stated that the MVR Fund is a reserve fund that currently has $1.3 million available; that the monies will be returned by Golf Course operations; that should the Council privatize the golf course, a portion of the privatization will be repayment of the MVR Funds; and that the MVR funds are set aside for emergency need; i.e. fire truck or street sweeper emergency replacement. In answer to questions by Council, the Engineering Manager stated that the MVR Fund is a safety account for emergency only; and that a report will be prepared for the Council concerning the repayment schedule. Resolution 18447 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Lyons, seconded by K.leindienst, and unanimously carried, Reller-Spurgin absent, that R1844'7 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT City Attorney reported that an issue concerning Shadowrock had just coupe to his attention, and requested that the Council reconvene in Closed Session for his report. Il was moved by Lyons, seconded by Kleindienst,and unanimously carried, Reller-Spurgin absent, that the matter be added to the Closet)Session , agenda; after which, the meeting adjourned to Closed Session; and upon reconvening, the City Attorney reported that no action was taken. JUDITH SUMICH / City Clerk 1 By: PATRICIA A. SANDERS Assistant City Clerk