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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 - MINUTES - 6/14/2000 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 14, 2000 An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Mayor Kleindienst, in the Large Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, June 14, 2000, 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 Jones, Hodges, Oden, Reller-Spurgin, and Mayor Kleindienst Absent: None The meeting was opened with the Salute to the Flag. REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on June 9, 2000. HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING AUTHORITY: - No Business Adjourn for the purposes of convening as the Community Redevelopment Agency. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ' 1. 2000-01 BUDGET Recommendation: That the Council consider the proposed fiscal year budget of 2000-01. City Manager reviewed the budget. Mayor stated that the budget did not include the funding for inventory of historic sites; and that the funding needs to be added in order to get the job done. Director of Planning & Building stated that in the past the project was deleted from budget consideration; that at this time, staff does not have a projected cost analysis; that at one time the estimate was in the range of $40,000; that the scope of work would need to be defined; and that it may be that the Council will want to consider a limited survey at a lesser cost. Councilmember Hodges stated that she has requested information regarding how much a survey would cost and who does these types of surveys. Assistant City Manager stated that the item would be scheduled for the next quarterly review of the budget. Ao O Council Minutes 06-14-00,Page 2 Airport Director stated that there has been some increases in the airport budget; that the new terminal expansion upgrades were included in capital improvement costs; that there is approximately $250,000 to cover any last punch list items; thbt all contracts have been completed; that additional expenses occur due to final tuning of the project; and that the public art project has been budgeted for a final amount of$80,000. Police Chief stated that grants have been received to fund various equipment and task force needs; that most of the grants are not available for personnel costs; that overtime for VillageFest needs are built in the VillageFest budget. Assistant City Manager reviewed each fund and in answer to questions by Council added that the Crossley Tract will be completed this year, without General Fund impact; that Measure Y funds have been allocated to the accounts; that the Virtual University will be supplemented by Measure Y and the Library Trust Fund; that the grant used for the Virtual University will be exhausted in September 2000; that funds in the MVR fund are monitored closely; that the: workers compensation fund is self-funded; that the fund for energy administration is primarily used to seek grants for energy efficiency programs; that the Tourism Director will be requesting time to discuss the tourism budget with the Council, that there are some shortcomings within that budget; that the CSA is mandated by the Federal Government and has been keeping up with costs; that some of the work previously maintained by the WWTP may need to be contracted out; ' that US Filter does not have the same responsibilities as when the plant was managed by the City; that as an example the cleaning of sewer lines in the: downtown area was in the past performed by the WWTP; that US Filter does have that obligation, but the cleaning may be needed more than what is in the contract; that as a rule US Filter does the cleaning based on rotation and the level of bacteria in the system; that the MultiModal fund will be accessed to build a parking structure at the airport; that Federal Funds will be used to complement the cost; and that there were some personnel changes in October and November, 1999 that do need further approval by the Council. Mayor declared the hearing open, there being no appearances, the hearing was closed. Councilmember Oden stated that Council had directed additional funding be sought to assist the Senior Center in its operations; that at some point the budget needs to be examined to determine if the funds are available; and that as far as CDBG Funds are concerned there should be some type of rating system set in place to include site visits and surveys to see if target populations are being reached. /- 9 Council Minutes 06-14-00,Page 3 ' Councilmember Hodges stated that a few years ago policy was discussed concerning groups receiving City funding; that the criteria needs to be established and the procedures put in place. Mayor questioned if the Senior Center had provided the City with a copy of its budget. Director of Finance & Treasurer stated that the budget had not been received. Councilmember Oden stated that financial status of the groups should be a part of the application process to request City funding. Assistant City Manager stated that the Senior Center funding discussion will be scheduled at the next quarterly budget meeting. Mayor requested that the tourism contract be renegotiated. Councilmember Oden stated that SMG/LMI should request to join with the City to examine, possible modifications to the contract. Council consensus to continue the matter to the June 21, 2000, regular meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. ' COUNCIL COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTERAGENCY REPORTS: 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. LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 2. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT-COUNCIL/MAYOR COMPENSATION Recommendation: That the Council approve increasing the compensation of the Council from $470 to $681.50/mo; and the Mayor's compensation from $1520 to $2204/mo. There would be no change to the $30 per meeting pay for the Community Redevelopment Agency or the $50 per meeting pay for the Housing Authority meetings. i City Attorney stated that the increase was based on State Code. Councilmember Oden questioned once approved, when the raises would take effect. Council Minutes 06-14-00,Page 4 City Attorney stated that Code prohibits the raises from going into effect until ' after the next municipal election. Councilmember Oden stated that he attends, along with other City Councilmembers, various meetings; that it is clear that the City of Palm Springs requires attendance of its Councilmembers at more meetings than other Cities; that although the stipend is not payment for all of the time committed by the; members of the Council, it is a compensation for travel, gas and some time; that it is important to understand when the additional compensation will start, and that it is for future Councilmembers. Mayor stated that there are two options for the Mayor's salary; that State Code does not govern the increase and questioned the desire of the Council. Councilmember Oden stated that the option of$2204 per month would be on par with the Councilmembers increase. Mayor stated that all members of the Council and the Mayor would be receiving a 45% increase across the board. City Attorney stated that the salary is on scale with other City's of this size; and that the final analysis is based on population. Councilmember Hodges stated that the new census might change the outcome, , but that those figures will not be available until sometime in 2002. City Clerk read Title of Ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2.04.020 AND 2.04.021 OF THE PAILM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE INCREASING THE COMPENSATION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS after which; it was moved by Oden, seconded by Hodges and unanimously carried that, further reading by waived; and it was further moved by Oden, seconded by Hodges, and carried by the following vote that the Ordinance be introduced for first reading. AYES: Hodges, Oden and Kleindienst NO: Jones and Reller-Spurgin 3. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None Council Minutes 06-14-00,Page 5 ' ADDED STARTERS: It was moved by Oden, seconded by Hodges, and unanimously carried, that the matter concerning the purchase of a vehicle from Plaza Motors arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda and that the item be added to the Agenda for consideration. AS1 VEHICLE PURCHASE PLAZA MOTORS Assistant City Manager-Special Projects reviewed staff report and added that the vehicle would be used by the City Manager and was a low emission vehicle from a local vendor. Minute Order 6632 authorizing purchase of vehicle for $29,649.08 from Plaza Motors was presented; after which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by Reller- Spurgin, and unanimously carried, that MO6632 be adopted. REPORTS & REQUESTS: 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. PATRICIA A. SANDERS City Clerk