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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 6, 1998
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order
by Mayor Kleindienst, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, May
6, 1998, at 5:30 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 Barnes, Hodges, Reller- Spurgin and
Mayor Kleindienst
Absent: Councilmember Oden
The Meeting was opened with a Salute to the Flag by Boy Scout Troop 86, and invocation by
Reverend James Griffes, P.S. Presbyterian Church.
PRESENTATIONS:
PSHS Student Body Report and Proclamation declaring National Mental Health Month.
REPORT POSTING OF AGENDA: Assistant City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with Council procedures on May 1, 1998.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All
Entities) - See items page 6 of agenda this date.
HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING
AUTHORITY: No business
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: '
It was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Barnes, and unanimously approved, Oden
absent, Hodges abstaining, that the Minutes of April 1 and 8, 1998, be approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. TPM 28773 - (BURBANK & BYERS) DESERT ANIMAL HOSPITAL
Recommendation: That the Council approve a tentative parcel map for Doctors Roland K.
Burbank, DVM, and Melinda Byers, DVM, to create a one-acre parcel from an 8.27 acre ( 119.-
parcel, for a 13,000 square foot, full-service animal hospital, care and boarding facility on 001)
the SW corner of Ramon Road and Calle Santa Cruz, P-zone, Section 19.
Director of Planning & Building reviewed the staff report, no fluther report was given.
Councilmember Hodges questioned if a conflict of interest could be claimed due to her use
of the facility.
City Attorney stated that a conflict would be present if there is a financial interest to the
Councilmember.
Mayor Kleindienst abstained due to applicant being client of wife:'s business.
It was moved by Hodges, seconded by Barnes, and unanimously carried, Oden absent, that '
Councilmember Reller-Spurgin be appointed Mayor pro tem.
Mayor pro tem declared the hearing open, there being no appearances, Mayor pro tem
declared the hearing closed.
Councilmember Hodges stated that it will be a beautiful addition and commended the work.
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Resolution 19242 as recommended was presented, after which; it was moved by Hodges, .
seconded by Barnes, and unanimously carried, Oden absent, Kleindienst abstain due to
Client relationship, that R19242 be adopted.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
' a) Howard Lapham, no address given, stated that the RFP process for the WWTP was
questionable; that the taxpayers should be included in the process; that information should
be made available; that summaries of the RFP's should be:available to the public; and (127-
suggested a citizens task force be formed to review the,4 RFP's and recommend to the 005)
Council.
b) Dick Sroda, Palm Springs, stated that he was surprised to learn the City was going in
business with a firm whose services have deteriorated and prices keep rising; that Palm (148-
Springs Disposal Company is not consistent in what they pick up and what they don't; that 003)
they should provide a dumpster for people to use when larger items need to be disposed of;
and recommended that the dumpster be available once a month or quarterly.
c) Fred Ebeling, Palm Springs, stated that not everyone in the City needs trash pickup; that
personally all his trash is recycled or burned in the fireplace.
d) Don Frank, Palm Springs, questioned Council procedures on audience outburst removal;
that the public is entitled to First Amendment rights; and that if one is told they can not
applaud or laugh, it sounds like a threat.
e) Jim McClean, Palm Springs, and member of Palm Springs Fire Department, expressed his
opinion regarding the breach of trust by the City Council; that the Council encouraged the
Fire Department members to support Measure HH, that the members did; and now the
Council is reviewing the possibility of contracting out services; that if the intent of the
' Council is to destroy the morale of the members of the Fire Department, they have
succeeded; that the current response time for the Fire Department is 4-6- minutes; that the
alternative the Council is considering is 4-18 minutes; that the response time is
unacceptable; that with the delayed response time, firefighters are placed in flashover
possibilities; and that if the City does contract with the County, a guarantee can not be
made to the Community of response in a timely manner.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTERAGENCY REPORTS:
a) Mayor and Councilmembers reported on various civic and community
organizational meetings and events which they attended, subsequent to the last
regular meeting, and announced upcoming events of community interest.
b) Mayor and Councilmembers also reported on status of activities and actions taken by other
intergovernmental agencies on which they serve as liaison, or appointees
representing the City.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
2. AB939 RECYCLING PROGRAM - BENCHES/CONTAINERS FOR DOG PARK
Recommendation: That the Council amend the budget and authorize expenditure of
$10,000 front the AB939 Recycling Program to purchase recycled HDPE plastic park (123-
benches and trash recycling containers for the dog park, to promote use of such plastic as 027 )
' an effective wood substitute in the desert, and raise overall demand for recycled HDPE
(milk and detergent bottles).
Economic Development Coordinator reviewed the staff report, no further report was given.
Councilmember Reller-Spurgin stated that when City Hall underwent the remodel,
recyclables were considered and added that the recommendation is good.
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Resolution 19243 amending the budget and Minute Order 6136 authorizing the expenditure
were presented; after which, it was moved by Hodges, seconded by Barnes, and
unanimously approved, Oden absent, that R19243 and MO6136 be adopted.
3. AB939 RECYCLING PROGRAM - EXHIBIT AT DESERT MUSEUM
Recommendation: That the Council amend the budget and authorize expenditure of
$10,000 from the AB939 Recycling Program to sponsor a recycling-related exhibition at the(123- '
Desert Museum to help raise overall awareness of recycling, and to provide a key venue for 0 27,)
the promotion of the City's recycling efforts and programs. (061-.
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City Manager reviewed the staff report.
Economic Development Coordinator stated that the opportunity is a good one; and added
that the display will run for nine months.
Councilmember Hodges abstained due to client of her publication..
Resolution 19244 amending the budget and Minute Order 6137 authorizing the expenditure
were presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Barnes, and
unanimously carried, Hodges abstain, Oden absent, that R19244 and MO 6137 be adopted.
4. RECYCLING FACILITY (P.S. DISPOSAL) - SOLID WASTE FACILITY
Recommendation: That the Council make a finding of public; benefit in the NextPhase
Recycling Facility proposed by the P.S. Disposal Services, as necessary for its application(148--
to the California Pollution Control Financing Authority. 003,)
City Manager withdrew the matter.
5. SOLID WASTE FACILITY ,
Recommendation: That the Council participate in the Next Phase Recycling Facility
proposed by P.S. Disposal Services to allow it to proceed vvith an application to the(148--
California Pollution Control Financing Authority for constriction of a state-of-the-art 003)
municipal solid waste recycling and organics-recycling facility to handle Palm Springs' solid
waste.
City Manager withdrew the matter.
6. 1998 JUNE ELECTION INITIATIVE- PROP. 224
City Manager reviewed the proposed resolution, no further report was given.
Mayor stated that the item is counter productive.
Resolution 19245 expressing opposition to the "Government Cost Savings and Taxpayers(098.-
Protection Amendment," an initiative measure on the June, 1998 Statewide Ballot was 004)
presented, after which; it was moved by Hodges, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and
unanimously carried, Oden absent, that R19245 be adopted.
7. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None
CONSENT AGENDA: '
Councilmember Reller-Spurgin requested that items 8,10 and 14 indicate who bid and for how
much, and added regarding item 17, she had contacted Plaza Motors, and they did indicate a
willingness to procure electric trucks for the City; that staff should try to obtain needed items from
local vendors, such as item 10 for computers; that if cnm�ane in Palm Springs can be used, staff
should try to obtain their services; and requested itc- 19 be separated for further discussion.
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8. Res 19246 terminating A3564 concerning long distance telephone services with Sprint (117-
Incorporated; and approving participation with the same company through the L.A. Dept. of 046)
Water & Power Agreement 10730, and its contract change order 10730-1.A3970. See item 29.
9. Res 19247 approving second 12-month time extension from October 19, 1997 to October 19, (116-
1998, for P.D. 231 -P.S. Classic, for D.T. Palm Springs Inter-Continental Golf Center 101)
Enterprises, Ltd., for property at the SE corner of Vista Chino and Gene Autry Trail. See item
' 30.
10. MO 6138 awarding CDBG funded purchase of 17 computer systems to SES Computers, for (085-
$25,000 for the Palm Springs Youth Center. 013)
11. MO 6139 approving a 3-month, month-to-month extension of janitorial services contract with (117-
Desert Janitorial for custodial maintenance at various City facilities, A3528. 001) .
12. MO 6140 accepting mural located at the Desert Highland Unity Center, by artist Richard Wyatt, (1 1 7-
allowing final payment of$5,755. 037)
13. MO 6141 approving Program Supplement No. 001-M to Agr 1459 with CalTrans for (090-
emergency roadway repairs to Indian Canyon Drive and Vista Chino at the Whitewater Wash; 001)
enabling the City to receive Federal Aid reimbursement of road damage to the two roadways
caused by Spring 1995 floods, CP95-02.
14. MO 6142 approving purchase of a digital voice logging system from Executive Communication (113-
Systems for$35,305.97 participating in a competitive bid award for identical equipment with 006)
the City of Riverside.
15. MO 6143 approving purchase and installation of automatic natural gas shut-off valves at City- (084-
owned facilities from Seismic Engineering not to exceed $9,900, as part of the Fire 015)
Department's Earthquake Hazard Mitigation Program.
' 16. MO 6144 award contract for emergency repairs to Municipal Cogeneration high-voltage (052-
electrical line, and preventative maintenance to loop fed system oil transfer switches, to 001)
Brudvik, Inc., electrical contractors, not to exceed $29,700, in an effort to prevent unscheduled
system shutdowns.
17. MO 6145 approving reimbursement agreement with SCAQMD for AB2766 subvention fund (084-
grant, and cooperative purchase with the City of Riverside from Villa Ford, to purchase 2 1998 015)
Ford Ranger Electric Powered pickup trucks, resulting in a net cost to the City of$13,219.82
from the City's MVR Fund.
18. Res ---- awarding contract for the Runway Extension Project (AIP 3-06-0181-22) to E.L. (051-
Yeager Construction Co., Inc., for$3,316,235, subject to FAA grant and award approval; and 103)
authorizing Director of Aviation to approve Change Orders up to 2.5% of the original contract
price, A3971. Hodges abstain-Client of Employer Kleindienst abstain-Airport Master Plan.
Motion fails-3 affirmative votes required.
19. MO 6146 authorizing Director, Dept. of Transportation to issue a partial Notice to Proceed to (051-
the steel trade contractor for the Airport Terminal Expansion, for$85,000 of shop drawing 095)
development and authorize the placement of the steel mill order, CP98-01-08, A3935.
Kleindienst abstain clue to Airport Master Plan.
20. MO 6147 approving a professional services agreement with Ninyo & Moore for testing and
inspection services related to the Airport Terminal Expansion for$100,000, A3972. Kleindienst (051-
abstain due to Airport Master Plan. 095)
21. Res 19248 approving agreement with The Paper Chase to provide document preparation and (086-
development support to the Procurement Division, on an as-needed basis, at$20 per hour, for a 017)
three-year period, with two one-year options to renew, not to exceed$35,000 per year; and
terminating prior open-ended agreement 3053. A3973.
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22. MO 6148 approving second amendment to agreement 3827 with Tait &Associates, Inc., for _ (117-
design services for underground storage tanks removal and replacement for an increase of 001,)
$5,680, resulting in a new total contract of$86,053.
:23. MO 6149 awarding contract to Granite Construction Co., for the Baristo Road Widening (136-
Project, CP96-11, for$162,261, A3974. 009)
:24. MO 6150 approving Change Order No. 1 to contract with American.Asphalt for annual slurry (136- '
seal program, for an increase of$35,398, CP97-16, A3913. 035)
25. MO 6151 awarding CDBG funded contract to Cooley Construction, Inc., for installation of (088-
street improvements and storm drains in the Crossley Tract, for$173„631.37, CP96-32, OOE;)
A3975.
26. Res 19249 in support of securing Federal Communications Commission approval for a uniform ( 147-
local telephone calling area within the Coachella Valley. OOEi)
27. MO 6152 approving the selection of Bill Clawson to fill the position of Executive Director for (050-
tourism, under the agreement with LML 029)
28. Res 19250 and 19251 approving Payroll Warrants and Claims &Demands. (086-
on)
Note abstentions, if any:
Councilmember Warrant N Payee Particular Nature of Conflict
Hodges 931190 Desert Air Client of Employer
931214 Dunhill Comm Client of Employer
931244 Granite Const Client of Employer
931365 Preferred Plumb Client of Employer
Reller-Spurgin 931404 Spurgin Spouse:
Resolutions 19247 through 19251 and Minute Orders 6138 through 6152 were presented, '
after which; it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Barnes, and unanimously
carried, Oden absent, abstentions noted above, that R19247 - 19251 and MO6138 - 6152 be
adopted.
29. LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE SERVICES
Councilmember Reller-Spurgin questioned if other bids were received; and that'if so, who (117-
were they; and added that this matter was reviewed one year ago. 041,D)
Procurement Manager stated that the matter was reviewed one year ago; that is a renewal
option that Sprint is offering to the City to link up and tag along with some of the higher
volume accounts.
Councilmember Bames questioned if the rates were lower.
Procurement Manager stated the rates would in fact be lower.
30. P.S. CLASSIC PROJECT
Councilmember Reller-Spurgin stated that the matter was first brought before the Council in
1990; and questioned the need for another extension.
Planning Director stated that project is moving ahead; that there its some further securing of (116- 1
partners being sought; and added once the hotel is secured, the project will move forward. 101)
Councilmember Hodges stated that the concern is when the project was originally proposed
the City was different; and questioned if the extension is not granted, would the project
have to start over.
Planning Director stated that the project would have to start over.
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Councilmember Hodges stated the project is not progressing very quickly; that something
does need to start happening within the next year.
Mayor Kleindienst stated that the Council is anxious to see the project go forward; that if
the extension is not granted, all progress made thus far will be lost; that if the intent is to
develop the project; that approval for extension must be granted; and added that a
designation hotel is needed and that the extended anticipation is shared by members of the
Council.
ADDED STARTERS: None
REPORTS &REQUESTS:
31. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - Received & Ordered Filed
a) Treasurer's Investment Report - March 31, 1998 (121-
002)
32. BOARD & COMMISSION 97-98 ANNUAL REPORTS - Received & Ordered Filed.
CITY COUNCIL reports or requests
a) Annual Board/Commission Recruitment Process - Provide direction to City Clerk
concerning interview/appointment scheduling. Schedule for next meeting.
PUBLIC reports or requests
a) Don Frank expressed allegations of possible corruption and political payoffs on all
levels of government and requested an investigation into the matter.
b) Fred Ebeling expressed his opinion in the right of freedom of speech; and added it
would be beneficial if the Council would respond during public comments to
requests or questions.
STAFF reports or requests - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting adjourned
JUDITH SUMiCH
City Clerk
By: PATRICIA A. SANDERS
Assistant City Clerk
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