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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 20, 1999
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, January
20, 1999, 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, Reller-Spurgin, and
Mayor Kleindienst
Absent: None (Note: Councilmember Barnes was excused following Item
4)
The meeting was opened with the Salute to the Flag,and an invocation by Rev. Joe Placencia,
Church of Christ, Palm Springs.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with Council procedures on January 15, 1999.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All
Entities)- See items on Page 6 of agenda this date.
PRESENTATIONS:
PSHS Student Body Report
Film Festival Report-Craig Prater
HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING
AUTHORITY: -No Business
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Mayor declared the meeting adjourned for the
' purpose of convening as the Community Redevelopment Agency.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Hodges, seconded by Oden, and unanimously carried, that the Minutes
of December 16, 1998, and January 6, 1999, be approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. PD 240/TTM 29156 &GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT- SMART ALEX
Recommendation: That the Council approve a General Plan Amendment, a planned
development district with reduced setbacks and minor reduction in required parking; a (137-
tentative tract map; and declared intent to vacate a portion of Chuckwalla Road, setting 111)
hearing for February 17, 1999, all related to a 21-unit condominium project to be located (116-
on the NE corner of Indian and Chuckwalla Road, additionally encompassing the Desert 109)
Shadows Inn and Desert Shadows Condominiums, R-3, Section 11. (145-
001)
Director of Planning & Building reported that the General Plan Amendment would (101-
remove Chuckwalla as a collector street, which would not change the street, only reduce 012)
the right-of-way requirement from 60 to 50 feet;that a resolution of intent to vacate would
set hearing for February 17, and would ultimately result in the closure on Chuckwalla
from Indian Canyon to Chaparral, leaving a private street to serve the project and two
hotels to the south. He explained the planned development district project, including
setback reductions, density transfer, and minor parking adjustments, as well as the
tentative map for the project; that the Planning Commission recommended the filing of a
negative declaration; that the prior hotel on the site has been demolished, and the new
maximum building height will be 24 feet. He explained the applicant's desire to gate the
west end of Chuckwalla, with which the Commission did not agree, but did support a
partial closing and if the Council did not agree, the conditions of approval would need to
be changed; that the Commission had a good public hearing, and Desert Shadows owners
met with the neighborhood. He displayed aerials and plans, showing the adjoining
residential areas which have "barricaded" closed access from Chuckwalla and
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Cottonwood; and noted that the gates would be closed, and accessible for emergency by a
Nox Box.
Kitty West, member of the Uptown Association and a Realtor, commended the developers
for revitalizing this area, and felt that the street closure will assure another step in
revitalizing that neighborhood; that she supported the access gates, and felt the existing
intersection is dangerous for both north and southbound traffic; that she felt the closure '
will promote a more cohesive neighborhood and a still allow ingress and egress on a
major arterial.
Stephen Payne stated that the Commission did not have the opportunity to vote on both
alternatives, and that if it had, he felt a complete closure would have prevailed; that a
number of years ago, Chuckwalla was a serious problem because people would use it as a
shortcut to avoid the signal at Vista Chino and Indian Canyon;that the urea was a focus in
the Recapturing Our Neighborhoods program, and "night time visitors" remains a
problem; that their project is proposed to include itself into the neighborhood they have
worked hard to improve; that while access would be closed, it would be open to
emergency vehicles, but it would preclude cars racing down the street, or be used as a
escape route for criminal elements;and he urged approval of the project.
Jerry Ogburn, stated he has been involved with the developers for about six years, and
they have been a catalyst for improving the area;that from a private land planning point of
view, the resort will attract many people who will also want to go downtown, and it will
be difficult for them to weave their way, and it would make sense to have a full closure;
that from a neighborhood point of view, the grid plan is obsolete; and that he thought the
plan was an excellent example of what could happen to the neighborhood with good
planning.
Chris Mills, Architect for the project, stated his availability to respond to questions.
Jeff Garanty, Chuckwalla Road, stated that all property owners should be informed as to '
what is going on, and if the street is going to be closed, such notification should extend
beyond 400 feet; that most homeowners on Chuckwalla are not aware of this proposal;
that he has a problem with it being limited to one way, and that a left turn onto Vista
Chino from Chaparral is just as dangerous; that there are already barricades in the
neighborhood, and there should not be further messages of that sort being sent out; that
closing the street will enhance more of a ghetto situation.
Eric Bear, Chuckwalla Road, stated he lives next to where a crash gate is proposed; that
the neighborhood is already segregated; that the gates sends the wrong message .and
furthers the ghetto nature of the neighborhood, and is a bad policy to set; that a lot of good
things have happened in the neighborhood and the Planning Department did a good job,
and he supports its recommendation, and only Desert Shadows favors at total closure.
Ray Lovato, co-developer, read a prepared statement, a copy of which is on file with the
City Clerk, citing his reasons why Chuckwalla should be vacated.
There being no further appearances, the hearing was closed.
Councilmember Oden stated that a lot of progress has been seen in this community,
because members of the community chose to make that happen and to make the
investments needed for it; that he was concerned by terms such as "ghetto" when he is
aware of the pressures that have been brought through Code Enforcement for owners to '
bring up properties to a livable condition; that not all properties have yet done so, but
there has been considerable progress in that direction; that many turns onto Chuckwalla
have been drug or prostitution related; that the Recapturing Our Neighborhoods program
is more than just about buildings, it is also about pride of ownership, and making future
plans;that it may mean changes for some people, but it will be a win-win for the City and
the community.
Councilmember Hodges stated that perhaps there should not be a street entry on
Chuckwalla, rather only a beautiful landscaped area on Indian Canyon, i.e., thereby
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vacating both sides of Chuckwalla, with no access at all and emergency vehicles could
still get through via Chaparral or other entry points. She added that she would prefer to
leave completely open or closed, rather than a right-turn only situation.
City Manager agreed, and stated that Indian Canyon has the potential for accidents, and
' landscaping makes more sense, and might also be applied elsewhere to those adjoining
areas, e.g.,the Movie Colony; and that the gates appear forbidding.
Director of Planning & Building stated that a fairly wide landscaped corridor would be
created;that the gates permitted turn-around space for fire trucks, and it may be necessary
to look at flared or hammer-head curbs to accommodate them; and that "turferite" would
be a suitable surface for the fire trucks, and trash trucks would have the same situation.
Councilmember Hodges suggested that in those instances where the streets were
barricaded, consideration might also be given to street vacation, and replacing the
barricaded area with landscaping.
City Attorney noted that conditions would have to be modified to require reciprocal
easements for maintenance, and delete condition regarding existing gates and require
complete landscaping to be approved by the Director of Planning & Building and/or the
Commission.
The Director noted that the final plans are subject to approval of the Planning
Commission, unless appealed to the Council.
Councilmember Barnes agreed, and stated that it is a good solution.
In response to question, Police Chief stated that most of the problem in the neighborhood
would be reduced dramatically if access to the area were severely restricted to one entry
' and one exit, since it does not lend itself to criminal business, and allows the
neighborhood to take control.
Councilmember Reller-Spurgin stated that she took a field trip to the site, and the line of
sight at Chuckwalla, either direction on Indian Canyon, is impaired. She also requested
that as much notice as possible be given to the entire neighborhood as to the street
vacation, including in Spanish.
Resolutions 19456, 19457, 19458, with revised conditions, and declaring intent to vacate,
setting hearing for February 17, 1999, were presented; and
City Clerk read title of Ordinance, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY APPROVING PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 240 (PD240)LOCATED IN SECTION 11.
after which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and unanimously
carried, that Resolutions 19456-19458, as revised, be adopted; that further reading be
waived; and that the Ordinance be introduced for first reading.
2. AIRPORT NOISE COMPATIBILITY PROGRAM- PROPERTY ACQUISITION
Recommendation: That the Council adopt a Resolution of Necessity to acquire three
parcels (Sungold Development) inside the future runway protection zones and within the (051-
CNEL 65 contours (Palm Springs). 046)
Mayor stated that this matter relates to the Airport Master Plan and prior decision of
FPPC, and accordingly, he would abstain. He turned the meeting over the Mayor pro tem.
City Manager requested that the Council open the hearing, and at the request of the
affected property owner, continue it to February 3, 1999.
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Mayor pro tem declared the hearing open;there were no appearances.
It was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden, and unanimously carried, that the
hearing be continued to February 3, 1999.
3. BIENNIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE AMENDMENTS ,
Recommendation: That the Council approve amended conflict of interest codes for (063-
certain City departments, as a result of organizational position and title changes. City )
Clerk reviewed her memorandum, noting that the changes were made by the Combined 001
Administration, Police,Planning&Building, and Transportation Departments.
Mayor declared the hearing opened; there were no appearances, and the hearing was
closed.
Minute Order 6312 as recommended, it was moved by Hodges, seconded by Reller-
Spurgin, and unanimously carried,that MO6312 be adopted.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
a) Comments on matters not related to an agenda item:
Selena Tracer, resident, stated that she was opposed to the Tramway Gas Station
historic site, but now feels the project will be beautiful; and spoke in support of
creating a landscaped entry at Highway 111 and I-10, with flowers, and signage.
Reynold Evers, resident, stated he has had a second incident involving a city
employee, which he felt was a direct result of a complaint he filed, but which was
not addressed by the Human Rights Commission, and in the newspaper, it
indicated the Commission was receiving grievances. He thought the Council '
acted to squelch action by the Commission, because his complaiint involved a city
employee.
b) Comments concerning Item 4:
Joy Meredith, Crystal Fantasy and President of Main Street, stated that at its
January 17 meeting, many items concerning the parking program were discussed (108-
by Main Street; that a critical concern is not having one hour free to handle the 004)
quick in-and-out business; that the revenues should be placed in a separate
account to build parking, with a top priority being parking for employees; that
there are only 160 spaces which allow 8 hour parking in a 2 hour zone for
employee permits, yet there may be more than 800 employees in the downtown;
that the Council has been open to suggestions and it is appreciated, and she
looked forward to a resolution.
Christine Hammond, new resident, stated she agreed with the Council's approach
for economic development downtown, but felt that parking meters will be a
negative impact on it; that it will cause shoppers to keep driving; and that she has
seen an increase in parking in the residential area west of Palm Canyon.
Darrell Meeks, Morongo Valley resident, questioned why the City should be the
only major city in the Valley with parking meters; that it will result in a
referendum to stop the City from building a parking structure. He also '
commented regarding Item 7, indicating he supported allowing officers to take
the cars home only if they live in Palm Springs, because it would not be cost
effective, and the units would not last 8 years; that money could be saved, and the
utility tax reduced more quickly.
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c) Comments concerning Item 7:
Abe Tokier, P.S. Police Officers Association, spoke in support of this item, (084-
noting that his unit is one year old, and has 8,000 miles on it; that the vehicles last 016)
' longer if assigned to only one officer,rather than available on shift rotation.
c) Comments concerning Item 10:
Dick Sroda, resident, stated that all reports indicate the City is doing well
financially, and it should keep promise to reduce the utility tax; that there is not (061-
accounting for the cost of the added positions; that he felt there are many angry 026)
segments of the community; that some increases are five ranges; that only
"executive" titles are in the City Manager's office; and that any increase should
not be retroactive.
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) Councilmember Oden stated that there were not enough funds for Black History
Month events, and other sources were sought. He requested that the City (104-
Manager find funding - perhaps in CDBG unallocated funds - which might be 001)
used for such community service events. He also requested a future discussion
item as to possible renaming of Cottonwood and Chuckwalla.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
' 4. DOWNTOWN PARKING MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
City Manager stated that parking will have to be provided either by private or public
sources; that in terms of the overall parking inventory, city lots represent a small amount, (108-
in addition to 160 on-street spaces for employees; that the program should be refined to 004)
have the least impact; that only its elimination would change some people's views as to
pay for parking; that a proposed ordinance will be presented on February 3 to specify that
revenues from parking will be placed in a fund for parking. He reviewed other proposed
adjustments, and the impacts on revenue(see handout which was distributed and is on file
with the City Clerk).
Councilmember Reller-Spurgin stated she likes the changes in the two hour portion, and
added that apartment dwellers who live downtown should not have to buy a permit; that
merchants have experienced losses because of anger and confusion created by the
program, which saddened her; that employee parking issue still has not been dealt with;
that she was pleased with the adjustments, and did not want to make a mistake of not
having public input from those in the downtown and those actually affected by it. She
noted she would be attending the Chamber of Commerce meeting on January 21.
City Manager stated that enforcement has been relaxed, and there will continue to be
refinement with Main Street; that in the case of apartment dwellers, a new residential use
was tried, which would have looked at some type of occupancy permit for parking; that
' there are not that many residents downtown, and the proposed adjustment allows buying a
permit and parking in the lots. In response to question for Council, he explained the need
for a parking program (festival-shopper atmosphere being created) and that as it becomes
successful, the value of property increases, making it more costly to acquire property for
parking; and that in outlying areas, shopping centers are surrounded by private parking
lots-whereas, the downtown core has fixed narrow streets surrounding it.
Councilmember Oden stated that downtown is more than fifty years old, and when it was
first developed, the type of traffic today was not expected back then; that malls build
parking along to match the developed size of the mall; and that many people do not
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understand the need, and are comparing one to the other. He stated tha.4 it is important
that there be a complete communication to the public;that the overflow of parking into the:
residential area needs to be addressed, as well as taking up parking used by small hotels
surrounding the downtown.
In response to question by Council, City Manager stated that about 25% of the total '
revenue relates to the managed parking program, and the adjustment might reduce the
total income by between $50,000-75,000; that until he talks with APCOA, he will not
know what effect the 2 hours of free parking will have on the contract.
Councilmember Barnes requested additional information regarding this concern, i.e.,
whether funds will be lost at one end at the expense of subsidizing another aspect; that he
agreed apartment dwellers should not be charged, and perhaps the landlord could buy
permit, which is only $30 per year; that volunteer parking should be free; and he agreed
that the adjustments are better than the program was before.
Councilmember Hodges stated she was not sure anyone should be free; that the parkin;
program is needed, and the Council is trying to look to the future; that any revenue
derived will help in the long term;that the ultimate goal is to meet needs 5-15 years out.
Mayor stated he would be attending the February 4 meeting of Main Street; that the goad
is to derive funds to purchase land to increase the amount of parking, and if the Council at
that time desires to do so, to build a parking structure; that it would be prudent to take the
adjustments back to Main Street and the Chamber, although they have acknowledged and
endorsed the program before, to make sure everyone is on board and they understand the
goals - purchase land to provide accessible parking; that the program is not metered
parking on street; that growth will continue, and at some point, needs will NO longer be
met; that the amounts to be charged are not unreasonable; and the Council must continue
to work with the downtown community in finding a viable solution.
HERE COUNCILMEMBER BARNES was excused from the meeting. '
5. STADIUM FEE WAIVER-COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
Recommendation: That the Council approve waiver of fees not to exceed $1,230 for the
College to use the stadium from February 5 - 7, 1999, for a college baseball tournament, (115-
and authorize expenditure of $240 for field preparation charges from Recreation 002)
Administration Fund Park& Field Rental Account.
Councilmember Oden stated he would abstain,since the College is his employer.
City Manager that the Parks & Recreation Commission did not favor waiving the fee, and
he recommended that it be waived for the last time, and be required to provide the costs in
the future.
Councilmember Hodges stated she would support the action, but did nct think it right to
pay$240 for field preparation,when the fee is being waived at the same time.
Minute Order 6313 as recommended, after which, it was moved by Hodges, seconded by
Reller-Spurgin, and unanimously carried, that MO6313, be adopted; Barnes absent.
6. CUP 5.0770 -HUNTER'S VIDEO BAR(SEYMOUR)
Recommendation: That the Council approve a resolution of convenience and necessity '
for the addition of a dancing area at the existing video-sports bar (full service liquor bar) (078-
at 302-308 E. Arenas Road (additional resolution of convenience and necessity required 073)
by ABC for added dance area).
Director of Planning& Building reviewed details of his memorandum, and Planning
Commission action.
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Resolution 19459 as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Oden,
seconded by Hodges, and unanimously carried,that R19459 be adopted; Barnes absent.
7. POLICE VEHICLES
' Recommendation: That the Council approve purchase of 24 police patrol units, and one
police detective unit, from Ramsey Street Ford, for a total of$529,416, through County (084-
cooperative agreement, and authorize purchases to equip patrol units for a cost not to 016)
exceed $166,000; and authorize purchase of one detective unit for a total of $20,451
through the State cooperative purchasing program; all purchases not to exceed$715,867.
AND
8. POLICE VEHICLES-CALEASE SUPPLEMENT 3
Recommendation: That the Council appropriate $175,000 to cover the first police vehicle
lease payment and approve Supplement 3 not to exceed $720,000 to the Master Lease (084-
Agreement with CaLease to finance the purchase of police vehicles (A4035).
017)
City Manager stated that this is an expansion of a program which assigns a patrol unit to
individual officers who live in Palm Springs, for use within the City limits; that the
program is similar to the radios and other equipment assigned to officers, which become
the responsibility of the officer, and which results in longer life of the equipment; and that
the life of the vehicle is more likely 5-7 years. He stated that the CaLease Program is a
lease financing mechanism, used for other capital purchases, and will be paid through
MVR funds budgeted each year.
Minute Orders 6314 through 6322 and Resolution 19460 amending budget as (061-
' recommended, were presented; after which, it was moved by Oder, seconded by Reller- 023)
Spurgin, and unanimously carried, that MO6314-6322 and R19460 be adopted; Barnes
absent.
9. AIRPORT-RESIDENTIAL SOUND INSULATION PROGRAM POLICY MANUAL
Recommendation: That the Council approve a policy manual for the above program.
(051-
Mayor stated he would abstain due to prior FPPC ruling concerning the Airport Master 100)
Plan.
It was moved, seconded and carried, that Councilmember Reller-Spurgin be designated
the mayor pro tem for the remainder of the meeting.
Director, Department of Transportation reported that funding for the next 35-40 units has
been received from FAA; that homes closest to the runway were selected, and then the
area spanned out from that point;that there were 118 applications received.
Minute Order 6323 as recommended,was presented; after which, it was moved by Oden,
seconded by Hodges, and unanimously carried,that MO6323 be adopted; Barnes absent,
Kleindienst abstained
10. MID-YEAR BUDGETARY PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
' Recommendation: That the Council approve allocated position table based upon some
additional personnel, positions eliminated, and reclassifications based on a mid-year (061-
budget year analysis; implementation as of January 1, 1999. 023)
City Manager reviewed details of his memorandum; and noted amendment thereto to not
add a secretary to the Planning Division at this time, rather that the secretarial support be
looked at as possibly provided through the Executive Services Administrator (prior
Administrative Coordinator); and that under the Personnel Rules, immediate salary
changes are limited to 5%, but the opportunity is added for increases on amoral reviews;
and that the changes would be effective January 1, 1999.
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Councilmember Hodges stated she is supportive of reducing the utility tax;,that business is
very busy; that positions have been cut over the years to the point there: are not enough
people to do the business that needs to be done; that the City is only now able to begin
catching up; and she did not see the recommendation as anything other than necessary.
Councilmember Oden stated that the City is moving in the right direction, and he was ,
appreciative of what has been done in providing services to the community.
Mayor stated that it is something that must be done; that none of the secretary support
positions are assigned to the City Manager, rather support services are spread throughout
City Hall, and he gets whatever secretary is available; that employees are cross-trained;
that there has been a vacancy for quite sometime, and he was pleased to see that it is being
addressed; that the added police positions address the commitment to the downtown
experience;that the animal control adjustment is definitely needed.
Resolution 19461 as recommended, revised to delete Planning Secretary, and established
January 1, 1999 as effective date, was presented; after which, it was moved by Hodges,
seconded by Oden, and unanimously carried,that R19461 be adopted;Barnes absent.
11. RECYCLING PROGRAM-VEHICLE PURCHASE
Recommendation: That the Council authorize the purchase of a 1-ton stakebed truck,
using Calif. Dept. Conservation grant funds, for a pilot commercial-beverage-container
recycling program, with transfer of title to the Foundation for the Retarded who will
operate the program;award of purchase to come back to the Council. (123-
027)
Economic Development & Recycling Coordinator reviewed his memorandum, and stated
that the truck would be purchased from grant program for recycling bar and restaurant
beverage containers;that neither Palm Desert nor Palm Springs will do the actual hauling, '
rather the Foundation for the Retarded; that the original grant program was for$177,670,
of which $116,430 was granted,to fund two trucks and employee funding, but because of
the reduced grant, it only covered one truck;that Palm Desert has committed a truck from
its fleet in order to make up the shortfall,however, an additional truck is needed for Palm
Springs, which could be funded in part by the grant, but there would still be a shortfall of
$2,000; that grant administrators have advised him that the City reimburse that amount.,
with the possibility of being repaid from surplus grant funds that may develop. He noted
that the difference would come from the Recycling Fund, and not the General Fund.
Mayor stated that leveraging a nominal amount of grant funds will allow economic and
individual growth for a number of people, without any cost to the General Fund; and that
he would like to see CDBG funds leveraged in similar ways.
Minute Order 6324 approving the purchase as recommended, was presented; after which,
it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden, and unanimously carried, that
MO6324 be adopted;Barnes absent.
12. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
13. MO 6325 awarding installation of new computer cabling infrastructure in City Hall,Police (117-
Building, City Yard, and Leisure Center, to GTE for$61,894.49,through the State CMAS 048) '
program.
14. MO 6326 awarding purchase furnishing and delivering one diesel powered generator and one (109-
automatic transfer switch to Johnson Power Systems,for$22,913.53, for emergency shelter at 006)
the Desert Highland Park.
15. Motion concurring in CRA item b)above.
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16. MO 6327 awarding CDBG funded construction contract to Joe Putrino, General Contractor, (109-
for$28,900 for Desert Highland Park emergency generator and approve Change Order No. 1 006)
thereto,to decrease the amount by$10,675 and a reduction of 7 working days, for a net
contract of$18,225. A4060.
' 17. MO 6328 approving PSHS ASB 1 lth Annual Winter Carnival and waiver of fees for same to (064-
be held February 4-8, 1999 on the grounds of the P.S. Mall. 002)
18. MO 6329 approving Program Supplement M-003 to State Master Agr#1459 to do preliminary (090-
engineering,construction and construction engineering for traffic signal at Gene Autry and 001)
Tachevah; total cost estimate$130,000 is 100%grant reimbursable, CP95-27.
19. MO 6330 authorizing the City Manager to accept Fiscal 1999 Federal Aviation Administration (051-
Grants up to $8 million. Kleindienst abstained,due to prior FPPC ruling concerning the 096)
Airport Master Plan.
20. MO 6331 approving a settlement with First City Properties, Inc., for acquisition of right-of- (136-
way related to the Farrell Drive relocation project, for$64,605.41, plus closing costs. 025)
Kleindienst abstained due to prior FPPC ruling concerning the Airport Master Plan.
21. MO 6332 approving Amendment 1 to A3972 with Ninyo& Moore for additional testing and (051-
inspection services related to the Phase II-A Terminal Expansion and the Ticket Wing 095)
Expansion for$60,000.Kleindienst abstained due to prior FPPC ruling concerning the Airport
Master Plan.
22. MO 6333 approving purchase of a disabled passenger lift for the Airport Terminal from (051-
Adaptive Engineering Ltd, for$27,584,through a cooperative purchase agreement with Kern 104)
County. Kleindienst abstained, due to prior FPPC ruling concerning the Airport Master Plan.
' 23. MO 6334 approving sole source purchase of an upgrade, including Y2K to the FAA required (051-
Airport Security Access Control System, from Mosler, Inc. for$101,938. Kleindienst 074)
abstained due to prior FPPC ruling concerning the Airport Master Plan.
24. MO 6335 approving purchase of trash receptacles, planters and ash urns for the Airport (051-
Terminal from Seal Furniture for$32,540.50,through a cooperative agreement with Riverside 104)
County.
25. Res 19462 and 19463 approving Payroll Warrants and Claims & Demands.
(086-
Note abstentions, if any: 018)
Councilmember Warrant# Payee Particular Nature of Conflict
Hodges 938442 Bldrs Supply Client of Employer
938863 Bldrs Supply Client of Employer
938535 DWA Client of Employer
938909 DWA Client of Employer
938910 DWA Client of Employer
938560 C. Foster Client of Employer
938561 G&M Client of Employer
938933 G&M Client of Employer
938752 Valley Plmbg Client of Employer
939092 Valley Plmbg Client of Employer
' Reller-Spurgin 938731 D. Spurgin Spouse
939073 D. Spurgin Spouse
26. MO 6336 ratifying City Manager authorization for emergency replacement of refrigerator (052-
pump on the Carrier chiller at the Sunrise Cogen plant from Carrier Corp., not to exceed 001)
$15,000.
It was moved by Reller-Spurgin,seconded by Oden, and unanimously carried, that MO6325
through 6336 and Resolutions 19462 and 19463 be adopted; Barnes absent.
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ADDED STARTERS: None
REPORTS &REQUESTS:
27. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - Received&Ordered Filed (121-
a) Treasurer's Investment Report-November 30, 1998 002) ,
CITY COUNCIL reports or requests
a) Councilmember Oden congratulated Director, Department of Transportation on
his recent International Airport Conference articles.
PUBLIC reports or requests
a) Jim Jones, resident, questioned the wisdom of expanding government services at (061-
this time; that city revenues are up, but not because of anything the Council has 026)
done, rather because of a general upswing in the economy or the Country; .and
that the Council should proceed cautiously.
b) Selena Tracer, resident, stated that a newspaper article indicated that La Quinta is
installing a vinyl fence to protect the Bighorn Sheep, and suggested perhaps Palm
Springs should do likewise to appease the Sierra Club; that she shops locally, and
was willing to pay for parking, but considered 25 cents more appropriate than one
dollar.
STAFF reports or requests
a) City Manager reported that a resolution of strong support for inter-city rail (143-
between Los Angeles and the Coachella Valley was sent to the CVAG General 006) '
Assembly to adopt.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at 10:30 p.m.,Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
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JUDITH SUMICH
City Clerk