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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 21, 1994
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by
Mayor Maryanov, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Talnquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, September
21, 1994, at 6:00 p.m., at which time, the City Attorney announced items to be discussed in Closed
Session, and at 7:00 p.m., the meeting was convened in open session.
' ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Hodges, Kleindienst, Lyons, Reller-Spurgin, and Mayor
Maryanov
Absent None
The meeting was opened with the Salute to the Flag, led by Boy Scout Troop 262, and an invocation
by John Blayney, Church of Religious Science.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance
with Council procedures on September 16, 1994.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION(All Entities)-
See items on Page 6 of agenda this date.
PRESENTATIONS: Mayor presented Code Enforcement Week Certificates to Bill Hudak,Community
Preservation Officer, for he and his staff. Healthy Cities Project Representative Greg Shaffer, made
a presentation on behalf of the Project, and of$5,000 grant to the City. Mayor proclaimed Ben Green
Day, and presented proclamation to Mr. Green, for his work on the Healthy Cities Project.
HOUSINGAUTHORITY:FINANCEAUTHORITY:INDUSTRIALDEVELOPMENTAUTHORITY:
- No business
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Mayor declared the meeting adjourned for the
purpose of convening as the Community Redevelopment Agency; after which, members reconvened as
the City Council,
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Kleindienst, seconded by Hodges, and unanimously carried, that the Minutes
of August 3 and 10, 1994, be approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. PD 233 - TRENDWEST RESORTS INC.
Recouunendation: That the Council approve a Planned Development District for a time-share
project at 1177 N. Palm Canyon, for Trendwest Resorts Inc., (formerly Ramada Hotel Site),
C-1, R-2, Sec. 10.
Director of Planning&Building reviewed his report in detail,noting that the preliminary plan
will come back to the Commission prior to final plans being submitted for approval. He
displayed plans and renderings of the project. In answer to questions by Council, he stated
that the trash enclosure has not been fully refined, and will be addressed in the final plans. (116-
103)
Mayor declared the hearing open.
Jim Schlecht, attorney representing the developer, staled that the staff report provides a good
review of the issues.
' John King, owner, staled that the existing trash area is on the south side of the building, and
he is willing to work with staff to provide a location to the north,which could be totally within
the confines of the property.
There were no further appearances, and the hearing was closed.
Resolution 18473 as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Lyons,
seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and unanimously carried, that R18473 be adopted.
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Council Minutes
9-21-94, Page 2
2. CUP 5.0671 - PALM ENERGY PROPERTIES/NOBLE APPEAL
Consideration of appeal from Planning Commission conditions of approval for a conditional
use permit to expand (Karen Wind Farm WECS #36), located south of Dillon Road, west of
Indian Avenue (area is portion of Annexation 26, prezoned E-1, energy industrial).
Director of Planning&Building reviewed the details of his report, adding that this is the first '
Wind Energy project the City has reviewed within its jurisdictional power; that the appeal
deals with essential one issue, the stieet dedication; that the Fire Department feels that using
Dillon Road and then Karen Avenue provides a better "roadway" and faster approach to the
site; and that eventually there could be industrial development and a roadway to serve that type
of development would be needed. He stated that the appellant claims the hearing process was
improper, however, he disagreed and stated that public documents were made available, that
staff met with Mr. Noble and his representatives, and no access was denied to public
documents. He displayed the plans, noting that the area is still within the County, and if the
appeal is approved and the area is never annexed, such approval is nullified;, that the
application was processed as a pre-annexation permit, and no building permit can be issued
under such permit until the annexation is completed.
Mayor declared the hearing opened.
Jeff Welton, representing Palm Energy, et al, expressed interest in gaining access via 18th
Avenue, which the Commission considered unnecessary and a liability; that it currently is
unpaved and gives unimpeded access to WECS #28; that he felt if a good opportunity and
prudent of the City to secure true right-of-way dedication easement for future development and
access of 18th avenue; that there is currently a 30-ft corridor along the subject property line,
with no negative impact on adjacent property, and if it is pursued, the land will become
landlocked.
William Adams, San Gorgonio Farms, applicant for the proposed project, stated that the appeal '
should be denied because 18th Avenue is very rough; that Karen Road is improved for a width
of 40-60 ft., and is capable of being traversed; that there is a 35,000 v. power line trough the (078-
area and will have to be moved if there is future development using 18th Avenue for access;
that there is 20 years remaining on the power sales to Edison; and that regarding the
annexation, something needs to happen, because his project is currently stalled, and the City
faces losing revenues for each project that is completed in the County.
Darrell Rusk, 22225 Park Meade, Palm Springs, stated that the Board of Supervisors rejected
the proposed anmexation agreement for providing police and fire., because it did not meet
NAFTA requirements.
Miles Barrett, Sr. Vice-President, Wintec, stated that the condition of l8th Avenue should not
be an issue, in that rains and flooding affect both 18th Avenue and Karen Road, and both are
dirt roads, and can be graded; that there is an existing piece dedicated on 18th Avenue, which
will be "floating" if the appeal is not approved; and that all access to the area should be kept
open.
There were no further appearances, and the hearing was closed.
In answer to question by Council, Mr. Barrett stated that 18th Avenue could also be graded
smooth, as is Karen Road now; and that flooding could render Karen Road impassable. He
did not respond to question whether 18th Avenue would be paved if the appeal were granted.
Director of Planning & Zoning responded to questions by Council, and stated that upon
dedication roadways are maintained by the City; that the County does not maintain dirt roads, '
that lack of maintenance could result in exposure to liability; that a ;uastcr plan of circulation
could be developed for the area, but this dedication could not be later required, except through
an attempt to negotiate for it; that a clear area is maintained on the, inside of the fence; that
if 18th Avenue were dedicated, and future development occurred, the power poles would have
to be relocated, and there probably would have to be negotiations as to who would pay for it;
that the annexation boundary is the east boundary line of the subject property; that l8th
Avenue is on the County Master Plan of unmaintained roadways, and if there is development
to the east, dedication would be required.
Council Minutes
9-21-94, Page 3
2. CUP 5.0671 - PALM ENERGY PROPERTIES/NOBLE APPEAL
City Attorney stated that an irrevocable offer to dedicate could be required, but not accepted
until sometime in the future.
Mayor stated that it would not be fair to have the applicant want to make an offer of
dedication, but for the City to say yes, but not to accept it, based on an unknown likelihood
of ever wanting it.
Councihnember Hodges slated that the condition for an offer to dedicate has merit, and
although the street need for the immediate future is unknown, there could be a major
development in the future, and site would not like to have to buy the dedication at that time.
In answer to question by Council, City Attorney stated that the justification for the dedication
offer would be based on a General Plan requirement, and a lack of that basis would create a
legal problem; and that the roadway system for the area was looked at as part of dealing with
the annexation issues; that this dedication is not currently shown, and the plan would need to
be revised to show it as a part of the roadway system.
Councilmember Hodges stated that such amendment could take months and the project held
up further because no permits could be issued, and that would not be fair.
Resolution 18474 upholding the Planning Commission, was presented, after which, it was
moved by Hodges, seconded by Lyons, and carried by the following vote, that R18474 be
adopted:
AYES; Hodges, Kleindienst, Lyons, & Maryanov
NO: Reller-Spurgin
ABSENT: None
INTERAGENCY REPORTS:
' a) Councilmember Hodges reported that there will be a public hearing by CVAG on the
Mid-Valley Parkway on October 17, which conflicts with the Board of Realtor's
dinner, to which Palm Springs and Cathedral City councils have been invited, and
requested that the City Manager see if the thinner meeting can be rescheduled.
b) Councilmember Kleindienst reported that the CV Mountain Conservancy meeting is
held in at 5 p.m., on Wednesday, and conflicts with the Council's meeting dales, and
that perhaps someone else should be designated to represent Palm Springs.
Director of Planting & Zoning reported that the bylaws require the person to be an
elected official. Mayor noted that formal request will be made to seek a time change
in their meeting.
Councilmember Hodges stated that the Santa Rosa Mt. Conservancy has a similar
situation. Director of Planning & Zoning stated that lie would determine if a staff
person would be acceptable.
c) Mayor reported that the activity of the P.S. DRCVB, and announced his appointment
of Councilmember Lyons to serve on the Airline committee.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
a) Comments regarding Item 12:
' Darrell Rusk suggested that this matter be delayed because of the Board of
Supervisor's action, and be was willing to meet to help in resolving the issues.
Miles Barrett stated that an estimated $53 million of new construction is on line and (054-
included in next year's assessed valuation, with a lien date of March 1, 1995; that 005
from now through that time, he expected another $36 million of new construction
within the annexation area; that the City would have derived $1.098 million in
property tax, and $800,000 in sales taxes from the construction, and the annexation
needs to move ahead quickly so there is no loss on the yet to be built projects.
Council Minutes
9-21-94, Page 4
b) Comments regarding Item 13:
Submitted a letter by Don Marcussi concerning Desert Rail Authority, a copy of (143-
which is on file with the City Clerk. 007)
c) Comments regarding Item 14:
Reull Young urged that the Council support the relocation, on the basis of good '
neighbor policy, which will allow Cathedral City to remodel its downtown; that the
issues relate to: regional facilities and visual experience of tourist,regardless of where (090-
they come from, the need to change aesthetics in that portion of Cathedral City, that 001)
Caltrans interest is to move traffic, not make cities livable:, and to stop commercial
degradation which occurs in strip commercial projects.
Bruce Mace, member of the Cathedral City Downtown Task Force, stated that the
blight is recognized as a problem for the entire valley, and the effort is to create a
new magnet to get private investment, and it can happen by making Highway I I I a
boulevard, and relinquishing it as Highway 111.
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS:
3. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT- SEISMIC UPGRADES
Recommendation: That the Council amend the Municipal Code to provide for an extension
of completion deadlines for seismic upgrades, which allows the Building Official a mechanism
to grant time extension for reasonable cause.
Building Official reviewed the memorandum of the Director of Planning & Building, and
responded to question by Council that out of 25 buildings subject to the ordinance, 1''2 have not
conformed, eleven complied, and two were demolished; that in some cases, the work is
complex and extensive and expensive, and may require temporary closures; and that the three '
year compliance period was effective three years after date of issuance of the permit, which
in some cases necessitated structural engineering work, and that time:period in most cases will
expire in 1995.
City Attorney stated if the decision is to not extend, the building would become non-
conforming, order would be issued to immediately conform or demolish the structure; that
many of the buildings have existed for many years, some of historic merit, and this effort is
to buy one more period in which to conform, which was a preference to seeking demolition.
Councihnember Kleindiensl stated that he had concerns with Section 2 of the ordinance in that (103-
temperature is not a good reason to warrant the extension; and that he was concerned about 001)
unreinforced buildings; and that he did not favor the ordinance as drafted.
The Building Official stated that the findings in the ordinance are requisites of State law, in
order to demonstrate local conditions;that the option to not extending;Tile deadline is to require
vacating the building, with potential for ultimate demolition.
Councilmember Lyons stated that the community is still in the throws of an economic
recession, and these owners may not have had the money to make the retrofit; and Palm
Springs does not have the sans unreinforced masonry buildings as in Los Angeles, nor mufti-
story buildings ready to fall down; and that some allowance needs to be made.
It was the consensus of the Council that more information was needed, in terms of a different
period of time, e.g., one year might be more appropriate; information as to which buildings
are affected; how far along they are in the process; how serious the situations are; slid ,
possibility of using the appeal to ale Council process.
It was moved by Reller-Spurgin,seconded by Lyons, and unanimously carried, that this matter
be continued for additional information.
Council Minutes
9-21-94, Page 5
4. TAXICAB TASK FORCE FINDINGS
Recommendation: That the Council report of the Taxicab Task Force be reviewed, accepted
and transmitted to Sunline Transit.
Mayor stated he would abstain due to a client relationship.
' City Manager highlighted the memorandum of the Director of Aviation.
Director of Aviation conmiented concerning the single-vendor concept, which occurs in other
airports, in that a single overseer serves as an umbrella agency which dispatches calls, and
assures various protocols established by the regulatory agency, and it was not intended that the
overseer would be a cab company, although it could be.
Councilmember Hodges stated that it sounds like a monopoly, and the concern would be
having one company controlling the dispatch of independent companies, who might be
discriminated against if they do not agree with the dispatch.
City Manager stated that it is similar to the towing contract rotation,and it becomes a function
of a single vendor, and how those types of issues would be addressed, and it would be
included in the contact; that staff believes it will reduce the cost of the regulatory agency
overhead because it will only be dealing with a single contractor, which should result in
reduced costs to the customer. In answer to question by Council, he stated that the Council
asked the task force to fact-find, and not come up with solutions, and that he anticipated
Sunline would review the report, and it would be up to Sunline to make a decision; that staff
could come back with a model proforma of what could happen if Sunline accepted the single-
vendor concept; that the City does not have to deal with Sunline, and can provide its own
regulation,however that is not being urged; that most taxicab service originates at the Airport,
and a regional approach is recormuended because when the cab leaves the Airport,they go into
other jurisdictional powers.
Councilmember Hodges stated she wanted the cab companies opinions,noting that there were
only two on the task force, and she was not satisfied whether it should be sent to Sunline; and
she would like additional information regarding how this single-vendor process works at other
Airports.
Councilmember Reller-Spurgin agreed, and added that she felt there needed to be more
education in making this decision.
Councilmember Kleindienst stated that the report does not give direction, only investigates the
issues and make suggestions for possible solutions; and he did not see any harm in sending it
to Sunline, in that the Council would not be dictating any conclusions.
Councilmember Hodges stated that she felt in passing the report on to Sunline, it was
tantamount to a recommendation from Council, and she was not comfortable recommending
it.
Director of Aviation noted that Sunline is proceeding with reworking the rules, and that other
than the issue of a single-vendor, the report should be forwarded to Sunline.
It was moved by Hodges, seconded by Roller-Spurgin, and unanimously carried, Maryanov
abstaining, that this matter be continued to October 19, pending additional information.
5. AIRPORT - AVIATION MUSEUM RENTAL PACKAGE
' Recormnendation: That the Council approve a rental package for the Aviation Museum site
(approximately 10 acres of Airport land for 40 years) and submittal thereof to the FAA for
approval, which would allow construction of the museum.
Director of Aviation reported that the rental package addresses the needs of the museum, the
Airport and revenue generation, and the FAA in that it is an aviation and aeronautical use, and (051-
not just a static display, and therefore fair market rental value does not need to be met. He 064)
highlighted the terms of the package, adding that the site is diagonal to the Desert Sun
building.
Council Minutes
9-21-94, Page 6
5. AIRPORT - AVIATION MUSEUM RENTAL PACKAGE
In answer to questions by Councilmember Kleindienst, Director of Aviation stated that for a
$5 million investment, the typical lease period would be 50-55 years; that improvements revert
to the City at the end of that term; that 3% concession fee on gift sales is low, but 10% on
snack bar items is standard; that the site is included in the overall master plan, which will
come to the Council, following the environmental review process; that the property backs to (051- '
the airfield; that the site will have a cul-de-sac, and no connection to Vista Chino; and that no 064)
Airport funds are being used for the project. He also stated that 17AA has the ability now to
look at leases so long as they address intangible benefit, which has been addressed, but he
could not guarantee what the Department of Transportation might do in forty years.
Resolution 18475 as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Hodges,
seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and unanimously carried, that R1847:5 be adopted.
6. ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING (Intro. 9-7-94)
City Clerk read title of Ord 1482 re Zoning Text amendment for parking facilities and uses
permitted in a PDD; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Lyons, and (103-
unanimously carried, that further reading be waived, and that 01482 be adopted. 039)
7. GOLF COURSE EXPANSION - YEAGER CHANGE ORDER
Note: Items 7 through I were reviewed at one time by the City Engineer, explaining the
need and effect of each change order, and that the project remains within budget; that there
will be an additional change order to rap up the project in about one month.
Recommendation: That the Council approve CO #1 to contract with E.L. Yeager
Constriction, for an increase of$55,125, for erosion protection for the golf course expansion, (092-
CP 93-33, A3372. 010)
Minute Order 5432 as recommended, was presented; after which„ it was moved by Reller-
Spurgin, seconded by Lyons, and unanimously carried, that M05432 be adopted.
8. GOLF COURSE EXPANSION - YEAGER CHANGE ORDER
Reconunendation: That the Council approve CO#2 to contract with E.L. Yeager Construction
Co., for an increase of $91,182, for various improvements in the golf course expansion
project, and to widen Golf Club Drive, to accommodate the bikeway facility under SB821 (092.-
Bikeway Grant, CP91-15, A3340. 010)
Minute Order 5433 as recommended, was presented; after which„ it was moved by Reller-
Spurgin, seconded by Lyons, and unanimously carried, that M05,133 be adopted.
9. GOLF COURSE EXPANSION - SHELLENBARGER CHANGE ORDER
Recommendation: That the Council approve CO #1 to contract with W.L. Shellenbarger for
an increase of$105,989.35, for additional concrete flat work and bollards for the golf course
expansion, CP93-31. A3355. (092-
010)
Minute Order 5434 as recommended, was presented; after which„ it was moved by Reller-
Spurgin, seconded by Lyons, and unanimously carried, that M05434 be adopted.
10. GOLF COURSE EXPANSION - AMERICAN LANDSCAPE CII ANGE ORDER
Recommendation: That the Council approve CO#1 to contract with American Landscape for '
an increase of$189,095, to add irrigation system and additional Edison duct work for the golf (092.-
course expansion, CP93-29, A3357. 010)
Minute Order 5435 as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-
Spurgin, seconded by Lyons, and unanimously carried, that M05435 be adopted.
Council Minutes Pi
9-21-94, Page 7
it. GOLF COURSE EXPANSION - WILLIAMS HEDLEY CHANGE ORDER
Recommendation: That the Council approve CO #1 to contract with Williams Hedley for an
increase of $29,599 for various electrical work for the golf course expansion, CP93-37, (092_
A3410.
010)
' Minute Order 5436 as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-
Spurgin, seconded by Lyons, and unanimously carried, that M05436 be adopted.
12. ANNEXATION 26
Consideration of final actions to complete the annexation, and approve agreement with the
County, A_.
City Manager reported that the agreement provided for the City to provide police and fire
services, i.e., first response on a major incident only, and no routine police patrol; that fire
would be 25% reimbursement for the County station and its boundary line moved further
south; that after considerable negotiations, the County has rejected the agreement as he
understood it because it wants to increase the police patrol to an almost routine patrol; that the (054-
Supervisor for the District generally takes the lead, and he recommended asking the Mayor 005)
to contact the Supervisor and call the original team together to see what happened. He stated
that a detailed analysis by the Assistant City Manager indicates that the City will receive
$400,000, and if it has to pay $125,000 out, lie would be cautious about recommending
additional services.
Mayor stated it should be clear in the analysis that the City's property tax share is only 16%,
and the County would benefit if the agreement can be concluded, and the area move forward
in developing it with compatible neighbors and industry.
It was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Lyons, and unanimously carried, that this matter
be continued to October 19, 1994.
13. DESERT RAIL AUTHORITY
City Attorney recommended that the Council not proceed further, and terminate the existing
MOU, and provided a brief history of entering into the MOU in March, 1992, which indicated
that the DRA would prepare preliminary plans, obtain government approvals, do research and
development, allow looking at its finances, and prepare a feasibility study, which would lead
to construction of an elevated monorail; that the route was not spelled out; that since that time,
there has been no performance to the level which would have been expected, i.e., no plans,
no government approval, no research, no financial data, no feasibility and nothing constructed;
that he found a lack of development of this concept all along the way; that there has been work
recently toward some sort of more detailed agreement; that there was a draft agreement on
September 7, and it appeared to him and the City Manager that there were a number of
significant outstanding issues-the draft agreement required performing financial study to show
that the project would be financially feasible, which DRA wanted removed; that a letter of
September 19 indicated that the project probably would not be financially viable, but taken
with other factors it would be viable, and he did not know what that statement meant, in that
it cannot be explained how the project would be financially viable; that the DRA objects and (143-
feels the City has an obsession with the finance of the project; that DRA contends it carrot 007)
publicly reveal its financial plan or who its investors are. He stated that the City has indicated
it wants to look at other transportation and DRA wants to agree that the City will not agree
to any other fixed system in the City, which he feels would tie the City's hands too much; that
there is a lot of paranoia, and a relation of any type that will be on-going must have a certain
amount of good faith, which is very hard given the attitude of how the City is being perceived
' in this case; that the MOU provides it may be terminated, and he recommended that if DRA
is able to come forward with a financing plan and feasibility studies, the Council could again
direct negotiations.
Councilmember Reller-Spurgin stated the DRA letter admits that the project is not financially
viable, and the City should not ask for that; that it has insufficient assets and no experience
with this type of project; and it agrees that there must be mutual trust in a public/private
partnership.
Minute Order 5437 terminating the Memorandum of Understanding,Agr 3089,was presented;
after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Kleindienst, and unanimously
carried, that M05437 be adopted.
Council Minutes
9-21-94, Page 8
14. HIGHWAY III RELOCATION
Consideration of resolution of intent to relocate portion of Highway I I I on Gene Autry Trail
from Ramon Road to the east city limits, to extend east on Ramon Road to I-10.
Bruce Leidstrand, and Mayor Carol Bnglehardt, of Cathedral City, each spoke in favor of the
relocation, and urged Council support in seeking a statement of intent. Mr. Leidstrand
commented on the proposed resolutions, and the content needed to satisfy the State, but to be
less specific as to the exact problems to be resolved, for which there:could be a side agreement
or understanding between the two cities as to what those specific; issues are, e.g., the "S"
curves on Gene Autry Trail, the undulation of the bridge, and planning issues. Mr. Leidstrand
provided a display and explained the Cathedral City Project, adding; that a resolution of intent
will also be on the Palm Desert Agenda on September 22, and that the City of Rancho Mirage
aril the County have adopted similar actions. He stated that the process requires a resolution
initiating the relocation process, approval by CalTrans, and implementation; that each agency
would receive $300,000 as an incentive by September 30; that there are issues concerning the
bridge that need to be resolved and they want to work on those and come back with a
cooperative agreement.
City Manager recommended adopting the resolution and allowing negotiations to take place to
resolve the City's issues related to Gene Autry, along with some planning issues.
Director of Public works presented three resolutions, of which one identify specific:problems
to be resolved and calls for negotiating those, and one dealing with the negative declaration
of environmental impact. In answer to question by Council, he staled that the cost of
maintenance on Ramon Road and Gene Autry would be a trade-off, that if the relocation
occurred, CalTrans would be responsible for widening the Ramon Bridge, and dealing with
related right-of-way issues, and he did not know what that priority would be.
Mr. Leidstrand stated it would be helpful if the details can be worked out locally, and not have (090-
Sacramento involved, which would facilitate the Caitrans process, and perhaps those actions 001) '
could be separated.
Councilmember Reller-Spurgin stated that $300,000 is the incentive for each City, however,
the cost to Palm Springs could be $1.2 million, and she was concerned about assuming the
liability for that; and that perhaps this could be continued to September 28, to clarify the
issues.
Mayor stated he supported the effort of what Cathedral City is trying to do, but the problem
relates to the bridge and maintenance of existing Highway 111, and he was concerned about
resolving the issues before adopting the action; that to sometimes leaving it open-ended to
work out the problems, results in a commitment in starting the negotiation, and then if that is
not concluded, litigation follows to settle the matter.
City Attorney stated that lie added language to make it more specific as to the issues to be
resolved; that lie understood such specificity may create problems wide Sacramento's process;
that he has not spoken with CalTrans to verify what (hose probleuris might be; and that there
may be some other means of addressing those issues.
Mr. Leidstrand stated that there would still be time, and he would be happy to work towards
resolutions that would be mutually satisfying.
Councilmember Kleindienst asked that the clarification address mitigation costs for the bridge,
funding, and a comparison as to the mileage differential between the existing location and the
proposed relocation of the highway, and the cost differential to the City.
Mayor asked that language be clear that the City is not making a commitment until it is
comfortable with the resolution.
Councilmember Reller-Spurgin asked for an accident statistic report on that portion of the
Highway It1.
It was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Lyons, and unanimously carried, that this matter
be continued to September 28, 1994.
Council Minutes
9-21-94, Page 9
15. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: (Satisfies agenda posting requirements; materials at
meeting) - None
CONSENT AGENDA:
Note: Items 17 and 21 were acted on by separate motion. Concerning Item 17, question for
' clarification related to whether an agreement for overall architectural services had been let, and ]tow
subsequent engineering or other contracts interface with that. Item 21 was voted on separately because
of the amount of the contract.
16. MO 5438 approving a subrecipicnt agreement for 94-95 CDBG funds for $2,000 with (085-
F.I.N.D. (Food in Need Distribution)A3433. 001)
17. MO Continued to 9-28-94 approving agreement with A.S.L. Consulting Engineers for
$50,500, for design of the Railway Station platform, CP92-40, A
18. MO 5439 awarding contract to DBX Inc., for not to exceed $24,684, for annual traffic signal (130-
detector loop replacement at various locations citywide, CP93-43, A3429. 001)
19. MO 5440 approving Settlement Agreement with the County of the SB 2557 litigation(property (140-
tax collection fees and booking fees), A3430 (See above CRA A341C). 001)
20. MO 5441 awarding bid for amounts of grass seed omitted from original award on August 3,
to High Tech Irrigation, at varying unit prices, for a total of$22,538.60 to permit overseeding (084-
parks, parkways, Angel Stadium and the Convention Center.
21. MO 5442 awarding contract for Airport Safety Area project to E.L. Yeager Constriction Co., (051-
for $3,236,515, AIP-17 (90% grant funded), A3431. 010)
22. Res 18476 authorizing destruction of specified records currently in the custody of the City (151-
Clerk. 001)
' 23. Res 18477 approving an encroachment license to allow partial improvements of a parking lot (136-
within the City's right-of-way on Indian Canyon Drive at Chuckwalla, Stephen Payne, A3432.
24. Res 18478 amending the Comprehensive Fee Schedule to establish basis for determining Wind (114-
Energy Conversion Systems building permit fees. 008)
25. Res 18479 amending the Comprehensive Fee Schedule to increase microfilming charges prior (114-
to issuance of building permit, to cover increased cost of providing the service. 008)
26. Res 18480 approving continuing appropriation from the Convention Center's Fiscal Year 93-94 (061-
into 94-95. 016)
27. Res 18481 and 18482 approving Payroll Warrants and Claims & Demands. (086)
It was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Hodges, and unanimously carried, that Minute
Orders 5438 through 5442, and Resolutions 18476 through 18482 be adopted; Reller-Spurgin
abstaining on Warrant No. 890390 and Kleindicnst and Maryanov abstaining on No. 890428.
It was moved by Kleindienst, seconded by Lyons, and unanimously carried, that Item 17 be
continued to September 28, 1994.
It was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Lyons, and unanimously carried, that MO5442
be adopted.
ADDED STARTERS: None
REPORT OR REQUESTS:
Council Minutes
9-21-94, Page 10
CITY COUNCIL reports or requests
a) The following Boards/Commissions Appointments were approved upon motions by
Mayor, duly seconded and unanimously carried (Note: terms expire 6-30-98, unless
otherwise noted):
HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD
Eleanor Corkle (060-
Carl Prout 01.1)
Richard Squibb
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Phil Trujillo .
Jessica White (Ow-
Jessica Cote - term expiring 6-30-97 017)
Douglas Patterson - term expiring 6-30-96
PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
James Taylor - reappointment
Emmett Connors (O I
Bill Russom - term expiring 6-30-95 023)
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Jim Barrial
David Cooper (060-
Paul Shepard 021)
b) Councilmember Kleindiensl reported that the County Library Task Force met on (070- 1
September 19, and there may be good news in the future regarding the imbalance of 001)
service levels regarding the library.
c) Councilmember Reller-Spurgin queried why the number of messages on the electric
sign at the Senior Center should be of concern. City Manager stated that signs will
be a topic for discussion at the economic development retteat on September 24, 1994.
PUBLIC reports or requests - None
STAFF reports or requests
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to September 24,
1994, 9 a.m., Airport Conference Room, followed by a further adjournment to Wednesday,
September 28, 1994, at 7 p.m., preceded by Closed Session at 6 p.m.
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City Clerk