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Home My WebLink About12/17/2003 - STAFF REPORTS (2) CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 2003 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, December 3,2003,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, and an invocation by Father Andrew M. 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 November 26, 2003. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (Ail Entities) - See items on Page 5 of agenda this date. PRESENTATIONS: None HOUSING AUTHORITY: FINANCING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: No Business APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEM Councilmember Mills appointed as Mayor pro tem. Convene as the City Council and as the Community Redevelopment Agency CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: A) SUNRISE HACIENDA PARTNERS/HACIENDA SUNSET APARTMENTS- AMENDMENT1 Recommendation: That the Agency/Council approve Restated and Amended Disposition and Development Agreement A448C to amend the terms of Agency assistance of $1,000,000 in land write downs and financial funds to conform to the requirement of the State Multifamily Housing Program and changing the project and partnership name. Director of Community & Econornic Development reviewed the staff report. Council Minutes 12-03-03, Page 2 Chairman/Mayor declared the Hearing open; there being no appearances, the Hearing was closed. Resolution 1234 as recommended (Agency) was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, that R1234 be adopted. Resolution 20792 as recommended (Council)was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, that R20792 be adopted. Adjourn as Community Redevelopment Agency; continue as City Council. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENTS: Nancy Stuart, Tramway Board, extended best wishes to the new Council and reviewed upcoming events scheduled at the Tram. Sergio Santos, Coachella Valley Taxi Association, welcomed the new members of the Council and requested a future study session be scheduled regarding taxi advertising. Robin Burns, representing the taxi industry, requested a future study session be scheduled regarding taxi advertising. Susan Wasserman, Cathedral City, requested reconsideration regarding the payment of an annual fee for non-residents using the Skate Park; and added that the daily fee would be too high for most parents. Peter Bickler, Piranhas Swim Team, stated that Palm Springs has one of the nicest facilities; that there are a few repairs that do need to be addressed; but that the Olympic size pool is one of the finest in which meets are held. Bill Lee, Piranhas Swim Team, distributed a newsletter for Council review regarding the latest swim meet held in the City and added that there were 758 swimmers at the meet. Tony Britton, Palm Springs, distributed a brochure regarding the Palm Springs Community Concert schedule. Mathew Talala, no address given, stated that the Council needs to address creativity to gain more shopping in the downtown; that during the week business is fairly slow; that some of the decrease is due to the construction of the expansion of the Convention Center; and that it is recommended the Members of the Council request assistance from the Community to work on issues. Jason Loya, Palm Springs Fire Department, reviewed involvement of the Palm Springs Fire Association in Community events and added that the lines of communication are open. Council Minutes 12-03-03, Page 3 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: It was moved by Mills, seconded by Pougnet and unanimously carried that items 2 though 4 be adopted. Review by City Manager of Consent Items to be clarified. 1. SEE EXTENDED CONSENT AGENDA 2. MO 7412 rejecting the submitted bids for the Residential Sound Insulation Program, Phase IV, City Project 2003-10, from Great West Contractors, Inc., Jim Webber & Associates, Inc., and T&M Construction and authorize soliciting new bids from the above named pre-qualified contractors for this project. Mills abstain due to business related. 3. MO 7413 authorizing the sale and purchase of City property furniture to William G. Kleindienst in the amount of$9,099.62, 4. Res 20793 and 20794 approving Payroll Warrants and Claims & Demands. Note abstentions, if any: Councilmember Warrant# Payee Particular Nature of Conflict Mills 992951 Sweitzer Construction Business related 992756-58 Animal Medical Hospital Business related EXTENDED CONSENT AGENDA: 1. PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT—TAXI INSURANCE Recommendation: That the Council approve an insurance requirement adjustment for taxicab operators to operate under approve regulations at the Palm Springs International Airport to lower general liability from $750,000 to $300,000 as mandated and regulated by Sunline Transit Agency. Executive Director—Airports reviewed the staff report. Minute Order 7414 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Foat and unanimously carried, that MO7414 be adopted. 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. Council Minutes 12-03-03, Page 4 LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 5. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT— UNIFORM BUILDING CODES Recommendation: That the Council amend the Palm Springs Municipal Code, Section 8.04.015(9) of Title 8 modifying conditions requiring preparation of a grading plan. Director of Public Works/City Engineer reviewed the staff report; and added that the grading should not affect PM10 issues and that residential remodels or additions would only require the owner's certification. City Clerk read Title of Ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 8.04.015 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ELIMINATE ITEM,(9) REGARDING GRADING PLAN EXEMPTED WORK. after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Feat and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and the Ordinance be introduced for first reading. 6. CONVENTION CENTER MANAGEMENT Recommendation: That the Council approve an agreement with SMG for management services at the Palm Springs Convention Center. A4806. City Manager reviewed the staff report and added that should the management company meet the guidelines related to the bonus, the contract does include language that the employees will gain a portion of that bonus; that the contract does include language that Savory Catering will be used at the Convention Center for catering purposes; and that the contract was negotiated with the help of a council subcommittee. Minute Order 7415 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by FOat, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, that MO7415 be adopted. 7. EMERGENCY DISPATCH CENTER Recommendation: That the Council approve the co-operative purchase from Corporate Express for adjustable workstations/consoles for the Police Dispatch Center, funded by the State of California 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Office for$40,142.26. City Manager reviewed the staff report. Minute Order 7416 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved) by Mills, seconded by Foat and unanimously carried, that MO7416 be adopted. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None ADDED STARTERS: None Council Minutes 12-03-03, Page 5 REPORTS & REQUESTS: CITY COUNCIL reports or requests Mayor Oden requested update on the status of the Council suite; and added that the language on Sonora Road signage regarding "hump" needs clarification. Councilmember Mills requested a report from Main Street regarding Bike Weekend. Councilmember Pougnet requested that the catastrophic insurance issue be reconsidered; requested that the marketing plan for the downtown area be scheduled for an upcoming Study Session; and requested a copy of the Irwin Kaplan report on Development Services be provided to Councilmembers. Councilmember Foat recognized that December I"was World AIDS day. 8. COUNCIL APPOINTEES/LIAISONS Recommendation: That the Council review and appoint member/alternates as voting members for various Agencies as attached. Motion to appoint Mayor Oden to Coachella Valley Association of Governments- Executive Committee, Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention and Visitors Authority, Sunline Transit Agency and Riverside County Transportation Commission was presented; after which, it was moved by Foat, seconded by Pougnet and unanimously carried that the Motion be adopted. It was further moved by F02t, seconded by Pougnet and unanimously carried that the rest of the appointments be continued to December 17, 2003. 9. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION appointment—1- Term ending 06-30-04. 10. COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL appointment — 1 Term ending 12-31-06. Motion to continue Items 9 and 10 was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Foat, and unanimously carried that both items be continued to December 17, 2003. PUBLIC reports or requests STAFF reports or requests ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor declared the Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. PATRICIA A. SANDERS City Clerk