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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 - MINUTES - 11/4/1998 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 4, 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, November 4, 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, Oden, and Reller-Spurgin, Absent: Mayor Kleindienst The meeting was opened with the Salute to the Flag led by the P.S.H.S.A.F. Jr. ROTC., and an invocation by Chaplain Grady Pinell, Twenty-Nine Palms U.S. Maine Corps. REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on October 30, 1998. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 4 of agenda this date. PRESENTATIONS: None HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING AUTHORITY: - No Business COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Mayor declared the meeting adjourned for the put-pose of convening as the Community Redevelopment Agency. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. SALE OF CITY PROPERTY - SECTION 36 On October 7, 1998, the Council adopted resolution and provided notice of intent to sell a landlocked parcel in Section 36, north of San Raphael and east of Sunrise Way, to the Sunrise Land Company, and set this as time and place for hearing; said parcel originally acquired as a tax-deeded parcel in 1981. IR11121 12-7-80 D1284) (117- 025) City Manager highlighted his report, and noted that a three-step process was involved; that the selling price is about $5,000, and that the property was acquired in the mid 1980s. Mayor pro tem declared the hearing open. Fred Ebeling, resident, questioned if the sale was advertised, and expressed his opinion that the advertising of the property should have been more widely spread than in the local newspaper. There were no further appearances, and the hearing was closed. Councilmember Reller-Spurgin stated that over a year ago, the Council discussed the possibility of selling surplus city property, and in study session several months ago, provided direction to get a real estate agent to dispose of such property; that the subject ' parcel is landlocked, and has been on the books for many years. Resolution 19393 authorizing the sale, as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Barnes, and unanimously carried, Kleindienst absent, that R19393 be adopted. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. Council Minutes 11-4-98, Page 2 COUNCIL COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTERAGENCY REPORT'S: 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 pro tem explained the Mayor's absence, due to attending meeting, with military people who will be involved in the Veteran's Day Parade; and reported on status of the City of Riverside's request to the Board of Supervisors to move the problem of dealing with the homeless from the Department of Community Action to the Department of Social Services, and efforts by DCA to preclude that from happening, and that there will be a meeting on November 7. LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 2. PARKS - PLAYGROUND COVER GRANT PROGRAM Recommendation: That the Council approve submittal of a grant application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board's for its Playground Cover Grant Program for potential new playground structures within the City. (109- Economic Development & Housing Manager reviewed the memorandum of City 003) Manager, and displayed a sample of the recycled material which would be the subject of the grant application, and which would be used under play equipment, and which will comply with ADA requirements. In response to questions by Councilmember Hodges, he stated that $25,000 is the maximum grant, that matching funds are required, and that it could be possible to leverage the funds to include a small entry area to the Dog Park. City Manager noted that the question of reimbursement from the grant for expenditures already made would have to be looked into. Res 19394 as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Barnes, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried, Kleindienst absent, that R119394 be adopted. 3. SUNRISE PLAZA- PLAY STRUCTURE Recommendation: That the Council authorize an agreement to be prepared by the; City Attorney with Variety Children's Charities of the Desert and Miracle Playground 'Sales, to allow replacement of existing play structures at Sunrise Plaza; and approve funding of (115- rubberized surfacing and sand replacement in the play area from a Ruth Hardy Park 003) Account (expected to be replaced by grant funds from item 2. above). (061- Downtown Parks, Recreation & Golf Manager reported that "Variety" has offered to 023) purchase and donate to the City a play structure to replace an existing structure, if the City will dedicate it in memory of Chuck Thompson and John Zavislak, two VCCD volunteers, who were killed in an accident while delivering bicycles to handicapped children in Palm Springs. He stated that some of the funds allocated) to Ruth Hardy Park Play Structure would be used to complete the project, i.e., to remove and replace the sand, and a small amount to supplement the rubberized material cost. He stated that Variety wanted a project which would have a high exposure to kids,; that the structure is ' big, flashy, and will also be an attraction to the handicapped; that the structure cost is $65,000, and the donation is free of any restrictions other than the dedication. Councilmember Hodges stated that it is a generous donation, and the dedication would be very fitting. Resolution 19395 as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Hodges, seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and unanimously carried, Kleindienst absent that be adopted. Council Minutes 11-4-98, Page 3 4. FIRE DEPARTMENT - DEFIBRILLATION EQUIPMENT Recommendation: That the Council approve the cooperative purchase with the City of Compton of eight defibrillators and associated life safety equipment from Laerdal Medical Corporation, for $24,490.69. ' Fire Chief highlighted his memorandum, noting that the equipment purchase is a result (087- of donation by the Desert Healthcare District, and the trade-in of six older units; that the 003) new units are smaller, lighter in weight, and better in performance; and that the trade-in value of the older units is $8,400. Minute Order 6264 as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Barnes, and unanimously carried, Kleindienst absent, that MO6264 be adopted. 5. CAPITAL EXPENDITURES - REIMBURSEMENT Recommendation: That the Council adopt a resolution declaring the City's intention to reimburse itself for certain Capital expenditures (paid 60 days prior to, or after, this (084- date) not to exceed a total obligation of $1.5 million financed through the CaLease 017) Master Lease (e.g., the City's Y2K compliant Integrated Financial System). Director, Office of Management & Budget reviewed his memorandum and stated that the intent is to take advantage of the master lease; that there are tax requirements and benefits available and the action is an attempt to take advantage of that; that the tax code requires that if the City wants to reimburse itself for prior purchases, it must have adopted such a resolution within 60 days of the date of the action seeking to be reimbursed; that the integrated financial system falls in the category, and there might be other possible projects. Councilmember Barnes requested a listing of the projects which staff plans to seek to use the CaLease to cover. Resolution 19396 as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Hodges, seconded by Barnes, and unanimously carried, Kleindienst absent, that R19396 be adopted. 6. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None CONSENT AGENDA: 7. MO 6265 authorizing refund of$49,928.07 in sewer service charges and issuance of a no- (128- fee sewer connection permit for the property at 201 S. Sunrise Way, which paid said charges 002) although less than 100% of the facility was connected to the sewer. Reller-Spurgin abstained, employer related. 8. MO 6266 awarding purchase of Airport Terminal seating for the new expansion area, (051- TotalPlan, Inc., for $153,572.81 for 466 seats. 095) 9. Res 19397 approving the third 12-month time extension for the P.S. Classic preliminary Planned Development District, subject to original conditions of approval, to expired October (116- 19, 1999, for property at the SE corner of Vista Chino and Gene Autry Trail. 101) In response to question concerning this matter, Director of Planning & Building reported that the applicant is proceeding with efforts to make the project happen; that it is a complicated project, and the added year is needed; that the City approvals or entitlements are extensive, and if they had to start over, it would set them back over a year. He added that there are no other interests concerning the property, and the applicant owns the entire property. Council Minutes 11-4-98, Page 4 10. Res 19398 approving first 12-month time extension for Tentative Tract N/lap 28033 to create (137- 23 lots subject to original conditions, to expired September 6, 1999, for property at the SE 102) corner of Vista Chino and Gene Autry Trail (P.S. Classic). 11. MO 6267 rescinding MO 6227, and approving an agreement for Airport Phase II Residential (051- Sound Insulation Program, with C-Kell Smith & Associates, for 40 single-family dwelling 100) units within the 65 db noise insulation program boundary, not to exceed $401,940, A4023. 12. Res 19399 authorizing destruction of certain records in the Finance Department, dated prior (151- to July 1, 1994. 001) 13. Res 19340 and 19341 approving Payroll Warrants and Claims & Demands. Note abstentions, if any: Councilmember Warrant N Payee Particular Nature of Conflict (086- Reller-Spurgin 936741 Spurgin Spouse 018) Hodges 936474 Bldrs Supply Client of Employer 936562 G&M Const Client of Employer 936568 Granite Client of Employer 936637 Wilk Const Client of Employer It was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Hodges, and unanimously carried, Kleindienst absent, that MO 6265-6267 and Resolutions 19397 - 19341 be. adopted; Kleindienst absent, and with absentions noted. ADDED STARTERS: None REPORTS & REQUESTS: ' CITY COUNCIL reports or requests a) Councilmember Barnes & Mayor pro tern Oden requests: Staff to look into traffic signal & signing at: Ramon/Indian, westbound, as to street markings; So Palm Canyon exit at the Rite-Aide, No left-turn sign is needed on the west side of Palm Canyon; and Mesquite/Gene Autry, the right and right turn lanes are not clearly discernible. PUBLIC reports or requests - None STAFF reports or requests - None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at 8 p.m., the Mayor pro tem declared the meeting adjourned. /JUDITH SUMICII-- City Clerk