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Home My WebLink About2002 - MINUTES - 7/31/2002 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 31, 2002 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, July 31, 2002, 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 Hodges, Mills, Oden, Reller-Spurgin, and Mayor Kleindienst 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 July 25, 2002. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 6 of agenda this date. PRESENTATIONS: None HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING ' AUTHORITY: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: No Business PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Items 1 thru 6. It was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden, and unanimously carried, that Items 1 thru 6, Hodges voting No on item 6 and Mills abstaining on item 6, be adopted. Review by City Manager of Consent Items to be clarified. 1. MO 7130 approving Amendment 2 to A4244 with DuPont Flooring Systems for carpet maintenance at the airport for a term of July 1, 2002 through June 20, 2003 for $31,836. 2 MO 7131 approving Amendment 1 to A4361 with Conrad &Associates to provide GASB 34 related infrastructure evaluation services for $43,900. 3. MO 7132 approving Supplement 010-M to A1459 with CalTrans for the Tahquitz Canyon Way Traffic Signal Interconnect Project, total project $716,000. Federal Grant of $599,000 and Measure A match of $156,303. No General Funds are required for the project. CP2000-05 ' 4. MO 7133 approving Supplement 762 to A4216 with CalTrans for the Sunrise Way Traffic Signal Interconnect Project, total project $160,000. State grant of $120.000 and Measure A match and STIP grant of $40,000. No General Funds are required for the project. CP2001-14. Council Minutes 07-31-02, Page 2 5. Res 20425 approving time extension from October 18, 2002 to October 18, 2003 ' with Mainiero, Smith and Associates for Edith Armstrong Toor for Tentative Tract Map 28668, Case 5.0757 to subdivide 4.48 acres of land into a 6-lot single family residential subdivision for property located west of Rose Avenue, north of Stevens Road. R-1-A zone, Section 10. 6. Res 20426 approving time extension from May 21, 2002 to May 21, 2003 with Christopher S. Mills for Stanley Broxmeyer for Planned Development District 246, Tentative Tract Map 28507, Case 5.0741 for a 514 recreational vehicle space resort, thirty-six single family residential lots, 10-hole executive golf course, clubhouse, four tennis courts, convenience market and support facilities on 83.8 acres located at the northeast corner of Highway 111 and Gateway Drive. R-1-C zone, Section 34. Mills abstain, Hodges No. EXTENDED CONSENT AGENDA: None PUBLIC HEARINGS: None COUNCIL COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTERAGENCY REPORTS: 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: ' 7. ANNUAL RESERVATION OF UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCES Recommendation: That the Council appropriate into reserves the unappropriated fund balances in designated City Operating and Capital Project Funds for future operations or projects. Director of Finance & Treasurer reviewed the staff report, no further report was given. Resolution 20427 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Hodges, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried, that R20427 be adopted. 8. 2002-03 APPROPRIATION LIMIT Recommendation: That the Council approve establishment of an appropriation limit for the 2002-03 fiscal year in accordance with Article X111 B of the California Constitution. Director of Finance & Treasurer reviewed the staff report, no further report was given. Resolution 20428 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by ' Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, that R20428 be adopted. Council Minutes 07-31-02, Page 3 9. TENNIS CENTER LEASE Recommendation: That the Council approve leasing the northern undeveloped portion of the Palm Springs Tennis Center to the Palm Springs Tennis Club Owners Association for a period of 8 years and 3 months for $150.00 per year for property located at 1300 East Baristo Road. A-----. City Manager withdrew the item. 10. OPTION AGREEMENT 9.52 ACRES, SUITT & BLOCK Recommendation: That the Council approve an Option Agreement with Noah Thomas Suitt, Jacqueline Suitt, Arthur Block and Kathleen Block for property located at the southeast corner of Amado Road and Avenida Caballeros to provide for the expansion of the Convention Center, Good Faith Deposit by City for $35,000, term of six months with options, in a form approved by the City Attorney. A-----. City Manager withdrew the item. 11. 2002 PALM SPRINGS ROCKTOBERFEST WEEKEND 2002-03 BUDGET AMENDMENT Recommendation: That the Council consider temporarily suspending certain regulatory Ordinances to facilitate the 2002 Palm Springs Rocktoberfest Weekend for the period of October 11 — 13, 2002. Director of Tourism reviewed the staff report, no further report was given. Resolution 20429 as revised, deleting parking restrictions, and Resolution 20430 amending the budget were presented; after which, it was moved by Reller- Spurgin, seconded Mills and unanimously carried, that R20429 and R20430 be adopted. 12. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT—TIME LIMITS FOR CLAIMS Recommendation: That the Council amend the Municipal Code to define time limit of 100 days for filing of claims for injury or death to a person and one-year time limit for all other claims, consistent with State Law regarding claims for money and damages and for claims for various types of refunds. Director of Finance & Treasurer reviewed the staff report. Council Minutes 07-31-02, Page 4 City Clerk read Title of Ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3.16.010 — CLAIMS FOR MONEY OR DAMAGES AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS 3.16.015 AND 3.16.018 AND AMENDING SECTIONS 3.26.160 AND 3.32.210 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE After which; it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and the Ordinance be introduced for first reading. 13. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - LITTERING Recommendation: That the Council amend the Municipal Code by repealing certain sections and amending certain sections regarding the distribution of Handbills and regulating littering. City Clerk read Title of Ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING SECTIONS 5.20.060, 5.20.090, 5.20.100, 5.20.110, 5.20.120, 5.20.130, 5.20.140, 5.20.150, AND5.20.160 AND AMENDING SECTIONS ' 5.20.010, 5,20.020, 5.20.030, 5.20.040, 5.20.050, 5.20.070 AND 5.20.080 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING LITTERING. After which; it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and the Ordinance be introduced for first reading. 14. INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND ALEJO ROAD REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT Recommendation: That the Council approve a reimbursement agreement with The Heavenstone Collections, LLC and amend Resolution 20417 authorizing the City Manager to award construction contracts for the project up to $700,000, subject to ratification by the Council. CP00-35. A4543. Director of Public Works/City Engineer reviewed the staff report. Minute Order 7134 and Resolution 20431 as recommended were presented; after which, it was moved by Hodges, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried that MO7134 and R20431 be adopted. 15. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None. ADDED STARTERS: None REPORTS & REQUESTS: ' Council Minutes 07-31-02, Page 5 CITY COUNCIL reports or requests 16. Treasurer's Investment Report as of June 30, 2002 — received and filed. PUBLIC reports or requests STAFF reports or requests ADJOURNMENT: There being no further busines Mayor dec re the 7eetingadjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS City Clerk