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Home My WebLink About1995 - MINUTES - 5/30/1995 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 30, 1995 An Adjourned Regular Meeting of[he City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Mayor Maryanov, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Monday, May 30, 1995, at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Hodges, Kleindicast, Lyons, Reller-Spurgin, and Mayor Maryanov , Absent: None The meeting was opened with the Salute to the Flag, and a Moment of Silence. REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on May 26, 1995. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. 1995 CONSOLIDATED PLAN Recommendation: That the Council hold a public hearing to receive comment on the draft 1995 Consolidated Plan. According to the Department or Housing, and Urban Development (085- regulations for the Consolidated Plan no formal action is required. Any comments received 011) will be incorporated into the final document. City Manager briefly highlighted the memorandum of the Director of Economic Development. Mayor declared the hearing open; there were no appearances, and the hearing was closed. In response to question by Council, CDBG Specialist reported that the plan is final, and the opportunity for public input is a HUD requirement, and it will now be transmitted to I-IUD. It was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Lyons, and unanimously carried, that the plan ' be received and filed. 2. DELINQUENT WASTE, DISPOSAL SERVICES Recommendation: That the Council adopt a resolution placing delinquent waste disposal services accounts for the fiscal year ending.Tune 30, 1995, on the Riverside County property (140- lax rolls. The propose of [his action is to provide a more effir.•.icm means of collecting 005) delinquent accounts. City Manager reported that this is an annual procedure, and there are about 803 accounts which are delinquent. In response to question by Council, Director of Finance stated that the amounts are due to P.S. Disposal, and the City receives 10% of those collected on the tax lolls. Iviayor declared the hearing opened. Fred Ebeling expressed strong feelings in opposition to the mandatory nature of the service, and considered it inequitable, and suggested that rates be based on volume and numbers of trash containers, and frequency of pickup. There were no other appearances; and the hearing was closed. City Manager stated that the charges are user fees, and not taxes, and if uncollected, others ' world have to pay to recoup the cost of the service. Mayor asked that the cost of waste disposal compared to other valley cities continue to be looked at, in an effort to reduce it in Palm Springs. Resolution 18605 as recourmended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Lyons, seconded by Hodges, and unanimously carried, that R18605 be adapted. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None 94 ) 9 Council Minutes 5-30-95, Page 2 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: 3. VILLAGEFEST Recotmnendation: That the Council authorize the Villagefest staff to implement summer hours of 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., for the event during the months of June, July and September, 1995; and ' to close the event for a six week period from July 20 through August 25, 1995. City Manager explained the proposal. Director of Downtown Development noted that the proposal also provides for closing of the (050- event two weeks in July and through August. He added that the Police Department felt the 050) 11 p.m. closing would assist with the control of curfew, since officers would already be in the area. Councihnember Reller-Spurgin disagreed with the 11 p.m. closing, and stated she understood the rationale for the change, however, she felt problems can increase with the juveniles, in going beyond the curfew, and she felt it was a safety issue. Councilinember Lyons agreed, and stated that he has seen a lot of youths from other parts of the Valley, and did not understand how the 11 p.m. closure would help police the area. COnncilmember Hodges agreed that l I p.m. is too late, but had no problem with the 7 p.m. start, nor the six week closure. In response to question by Council, Mr. Ogburn stated that there were enforcement problems with vendors during the preceding week, in getting them to close at 10 p.m., because sales were happening, and there were still a lot of people at the event; and that if it remains at 10 p.m., vendors may want a reduction on their permits, which will have to be addresse.l, because the event will only be 3 hours. ' Councilmember Kleindienst stated he favored the 11 p.m. closure. It was moved by Hodges Resolution 18606 as revised, (7 p.m. - 10 p.m.) was presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Hodges, and carried by the following vote, that R18606 be adopted: AYES: I-Iodges, Lyons, Reller-Spurgin& Maryanov NO: Ieindienst ABSENT: None 4. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT- BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Consideration of ordinance amending the Municipal Code regarding Commission and Board term limits. Provides certain 1995 terms to expire 6-30-97 on a one-time basis. City Clerk explained handout showing the extension of terms, and the effect of going from four to three year terms on certain commissions, which results in a turnover or more than the (103- majority of members in 1998, and subsequently every three years. She noted option provided 045) in the Ordinance, would provide that in the case of the following commissions only, on a one- time basis, the terms would be for two years and expire in 1997: Airport Commission, Planning Commission, Public Arts Commission,Parks&Recreation Commission,and Visitors & Promotion Board. She read title of the Ordinance, as follows: ' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2.06.010, 2.06.020, mid 2.06.030 OF CHAPTER 2.06, SECTION 8,05.050 OF CHAPTER 8.05, AND REPEALING SECTION 8.05.060 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING APPOINTMENTS TO CITY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS. It was moved by Lyons, seconded by Kleindienst, and carried, Hodges voting No, that further reading be waived, and the Ordinance be introduced for first reading. ry Council Minutes 5-30-95, Page 3 5. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT (Intro 5-3-95) City Clerk read titles of: Ord 1510 amending the Municipal Code re: private investigators & private patrols; and of (064- 003) Ord 1511 amending the Municipal Code and Zoning Ordinance re: adult-oriented businesses; (103- ' 045) after which, it was moved by Lyons, seconded by Kleindienst, and unanimously carried, that (103- further reading be waived, and Ordinances 1510 and 1511 be adopted. 039) 6. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None CONSENT AGENDA: In response to questions by Council, Director of Finance explained that the funds budgeted for Items 12, 13 and 14, are based on off-setting revenue projections from FEMA, although those funds have not been received. Councihncrnber Reller-Spurgin requested the terminology be changed, in that no such funds are actually appropriated/budgeted. 7. Res I S607 approving the merger and related transactions between Providence Journal Company (089- and Continental Cablevision, Inc. 005) 8. Res 18608 amending the budget for$19,188.07 and authorize final payment of$56,673.78 to (061- Riverside County Flood Control District for line 34 storm drain construction on Ramon Road. 016) 9. NIO 5570 awarding consulting services contracts with R. F. Sweet &Associates for $6,500; (056- and Empire Economics for $12,500, for a total of $19,000 regarding Community Facilities 020) District No. 95-01; to be paid by the Palm Drive Business Park Developers. A3537 & 3538. l0. MO 5571 rescinding previous award of contract with Paul Gardner Corporation for$177,400 (130- ' for the installation of Ramon Road traffic signal interconnect CP93-25, A3516. 001) i t. MO 5572 awarding contract to Paul Gardner Corporation for$177,400, for the installation of ( 130- a traffic signal interconnect system on Ramon Road. CP93-25, A3516. 001.) 12. MO 5573 awarding contract to E.L. Yeager Constriction for $28,998, for flood damage (136- repairs to Vella Road, CP95-02, A3539. 051) 13. MO 5574 approving first amendment with E. L. Yeager Construction for$27,807.80 for flood (092- damage repairs to Tahquitz Creek Wash. A3493. 011) Id. MO 5575 approving first amendment with E. L. Yeager for$3,848„ for flood damage repairs (092- to Palm Canyon Wash. A3492. 011) 15, MO 5576 approving first amendment with Digital Mapping Inc., for$3,500 to photograph the (127- south dike along the Palm Carryon Wash, CP94-24, A3460. 001) 16. Res 18609 approving Final Map 28120 for property located at 950 Sunrise Way, North, (137- Section 12, T4S, R4E. 101) 17. Res 18610 and 18611 approving payroll warrants and claims & demands. (086- 013) 18. MO 5577 awarding contract for Allocated Positions and Compensation Study for all City (110- positions,A3540, and Res 18612 amending the budget to appropriate$43,500 to provide funds 006) therefore. (061- It was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Kleindienst, and unanimously carried, that 016) R18607 through 18612, and M05570 through 5577 be adopted; Reller-Spurgin absuaining on Warrant No. 898287, ADDED STARTERS: n'01 Council Minutes 5-30-95, Page 4 REPORTS OR REQUESTS: 19. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - Received & ordered filed a) Treasurers monthly Investment Summary - 2/28/95 &3/31/95 (previously provided) (121- 002) ' CITY COUNCIL reports or requests - None PUBLIC reports or requests - None STAFF reports or requests - None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to May 31, 1995, at 7 p.m., Council Chmnber, Joint Meeting with Cathedral City Council. (_-)JUDITH SUMICH City Clerk