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Home My WebLink About3/17/2004 - STAFF REPORTS (31) CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 3, 2004 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Mayor Oden, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, March 3, 2004, 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 Foat, McCulloch, Mills, Pougnet and Mayor Oden Absent: None The meeting was opened with the Salute to the Flag led by Boy Scout Troop 262 and an invocation by Reverend Andrew Green — Church of St. Paul in the Desert. REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on February 27, 2004. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 5 of agenda this date. PRESENTATIONS: None HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING AUTHORITY: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: No Business PUBLIC COMMENTS: Shirley Bush, stated that Item 15 does need to be addressed; that over the past year there have been eight meetings and no resolution and added that it is requested that Council intervene to assist in the solution. The following persons expressed concurrence with Ms. Bush and requested Council action regarding the resale restrictions levied on Sunrise Norte: Elizabeth Baker, Palm Springs Barcelo Jorge, Palm Springs Judy Spira, Palm Springs Resident, Palm Springs Buddy Diamond, Palm Springs Pam LaJunde, Palm Springs Michael Broderski, Palm Springs Carrie Allen, Palm Springs, commended the City and Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians for response to Section 14 questions and encouraged the Community to attend the upcoming discussion in March regarding the development of the 180-acre. Harold Stone, submitted plats indicating zoning around his property before the airport was built and added that the noise level is high; that the landscaping strip, access road and wall in place does not meet the conditions that were approved and requested assistance from the Council to address the problem. 1 Council Minutes 03-03-04, Page 2 Sergio Santo, Coachella Valley Taxi Association President, submitted a handout, copy on file in Office of the City Clerk, outlining the guidelines for the advertising program proposed by the Association. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Mills requested language modification regarding Item 4 and the use of"required" when referring to times of slurry seal. It was moved by McCulloch, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, that Items 1 thru 11, excluding 8, be adopted. Review by City Manager of Consent Items to be clarified. 1. Approval of Minutes December 10, 2003 and January 28, February 4, 18 & 20, 2004. 2. Res 20840 approving the sale to Crash Fire Rescue Equipment Service Inc for two surplus Oshkosh T-1500 ARFF fire apparatus for $61,000 each, a total amount of$122,000. 3. MO 7446 approving the purchase from Universal Specialty Vehicles of a mobile command and communications vehicle for use at the Airport, Fire and Police Departments in the amount of$410,041.81. 4. MO 7447 and 7448 awarding contract to American Asphalt South Inc for the 2003/2004 annual slurry seal, Schedule A and B, in the amount of $271.056.85, and Change Order 1 reducing the total contract amount to $151,128.39. CP 03-15. A4832. 5. MO 7449 accepting a grant award from US Department of Justice for the purchase of bulletproof vests for the Police Department in the amount of $26,097.50. (No General Fund expenditure). 6. MO 7450 approving Change Order 3 to A4741 with B E McMurray Construction Inc for the Palm Springs International Airport Transportation Security Administration Baggage Area Project for $36,765.30. Total contract $574,596.15. CP2003-07. A4741. 7. MO 7451 approving ground lease agreement with South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) for the use of space for air sampling purposes at Fire Station #3, located at 590 E. Racquet Club Road, for $650 per month with annual CPI increase for a term of 5 years, commencing January 1, 2003; with two 5 year options. A4833. 8. SEE EXTENDED CONSENT AGENDA 9. MO 7452 ratifying City Manager approval of Change Order 1 to A4756 with John Trueblood for work related to the Airport. 10. MO 7453 approving the 2004 City SEMS Multihazard Functional Response Plan. Copy of Plan on file in Office of the City Clerk. Council Minutes 03-03-04, Page 3 11. Res 20841 and 20842 approving Payroll Warrants and Claims & Demands. Note abstentions, if any: Councilmember Warrant# Payee Particular Nature of Conflict Mills 994742 Animal Medical Hospital Business related Mills 994743 Animal Medical Hospital Business related Mills 994744 Animal Medical Hospital Business related Mills 994832 C Kell-Smith & Assoc Business related EXTENDED CONSENT AGENDA: 8. TOURISM CONTRACT AMENDMENT- SMG Recommendation: That the Council approve Amendment 4 to A3964 with SMG regarding the tourism contract to extend the term to June 2, 2004. Minute Order 7454 was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Foat and unanimously carried, that MO7454 be adopted. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 12. CASE 5.0992 — CUP —VERIZON WIRELESS — 1200 S GENE AUTRY TRAIL Recommendation: That the Council approve Conditional Use Permit No. 5.0992 with Verizon Wireless for the installation of a commercial communications antenna on a 60 foot lattice tower for property located at 1200 S Gene Autry Trail. Zone M-1, Sec 19. Applicant: Verizon Wireless. 32 Notices mailed. Director of Planning & Zoning reviewed the staff report and visual site plans on display in the Chamber. Mayor declared the Hearing open. Dale Stubblefield, Verizon, requested approval of the item. There being no further appearances the Hearing was closed. Resolution 20843 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Pougnet, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, that R20843 be adopted. 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. Council Minutes 03-03-04, Page 4 LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 13. ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING & ADOPTION (Intro 2-20-04) MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT— PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS PROHIBITED CONDUCT City Clerk read Title of Ordinance 1645 as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 11.44.060 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE PROHIBITED CONDUCT IN PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Pougnet and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance 1645 be adopted. 14. COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE AMENDMENT - DEVELOPMENT FEES Recommendation: That the Council approve amending the City's Comprehensive Fee Schedule related to various fees for Development Services. City Manager withdrew the item. 15. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: SUNRISE NORTE— RESALE RESTRICTIONS Recommendation: That the Council approve the terms of parcel sales with homeowners in Sunrise Norte, offering fee interest in the parcels for fair market value, agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed a history of the project and the proposed resolution. City Attorney stated that the proposed resolution will allow the purchase of the property; that direction is needed for life of appraisal report to be used in determining value; use of the CPI as an escalator; and division of closing costs. Councilmember Pougnet stated that the appraisal could be used for 5 years, with a new appraisal performed at that time; that the value of land should be increased according to the CPI and that most closing costs are divided equally between buyer and seller. Councilmember McCulloch requested a written comprehensive report indicating the low-moderate housing units in Palm Springs, including penalties if the City's low-moderate available housing units drop below certain levels and the administration of the program. Council Minutes 03-03-04, Page 5 Motion for a report of protocol of program for monitoring Sunrise Norte, options for the six (6) properties already affected, and a review of the housing program to be submitted to the City Council for consideration at a meeting in April 2004, to include notification of the Sunrise Norte homeowners/residences and other interested parties relating to the placement of this item on the agenda was presented after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Pougnet and unanimously carried that the Motion be adopted. ADDED STARTERS: None REPORTS & REQUESTS: CITY COUNCIL reports or requests Councilmember Foat requested reports regarding City participation in the SCRAP program, the Araby variance program; on when hearings are set for airplane change of hours; the Policy on use of disadvantaged businesses; the lighting of the Desert Regional Medical Center parking lot; and more detail regarding the payment of Claims and Demands. Councilmember Pougnet requested written reports regarding the future plans relating to the traffic congestion at the corridors of 1-10/Indian Avenue and 1-10/Gene Autry and the City's liability relating to public use of private roads. Councilmember Mills recommended due to the recent increased building activity, the Building Department consider submitting a request to the City Manager for additional Building Inspectors on a contractual basis. PUBLIC reports or requests STAFF reports or requests ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS City Clerk