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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 18, 2003
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, June 18, 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 Oden, Reller-Spurgin, and Mayor
Kleindienst
Absent: Councilmember Hodges and Mills
The meetinq� was opened with the Salute to the Flag, and an invocation by Dr. Chuck
Mitchell —7` Day Adventist
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with,Council procedures on June 13, 2003.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All
Entities) - See items on Page 9 of agenda this date.
PRESENTATIONS: Police Department to Dennis Graham & Jane Brewer
HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: No Business
FINANCE AUTHORITY: Chairman declared the meeting adjourned for the purpose of
convening as the Finance Authority; after which, members reconvened as the City
Council.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Mayor declared the meeting adjourned for
the purpose of convening as the Community Redevelopment Agency; after which,
members reconvened as the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The following persons spoke regarding repeal of resale restrictions on density bonus
housing projects.
Shirley Bush, realtor, regarding Quail Pointe
Richard Pointnas, Quail Pointe
Pete Wagstaff, Quail Pointe
Robert Hill, Quail Pointe
Clint Holland, Sunrise Norte
Robert Hoffman, Palm Springs, requested landscaping improvements at the location of
East Palm Canyon and Farrell Drive, Desert Flower Apartments.
Latifa Kritzner, Palm Springs, stated that the median on Ramon Road located across
from Ramon Mobile Home Park is a safety hazard, and in addition deters left turns.
Jim Stuart, Palm Springs, requested approval of items 4, 5 & 6. l
Council Minutes
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Margaret Roades, City Librarian, read a prepared statement and thanked the City for the
past 20 years of employment.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Items 1 thru 19.
It was moved by Oden, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried, Hodges
and Mills absent, that Items 1 thru 19, excluding 8 and 18, be adopted.
Review by City Manager of Consent Items to be clarified.
1. MO 7319 approving a purchase order with Haaker Equipment for an Elgin
Crosswind Airfield/Street Pavement Sweeper for$171,195.36.
2. MO 7320 approving a settlement agreement with Joayne Andrews. A4719.
3. MO 7321 approving an agreement with Philip C. Strauch for police department
court liaison services for $26 per hour, not to exceed $800 in any two-week
period; and not to exceed $20,800 for a term of one year. A4720.
4. MO 7322 approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Coachella Valley
Violent Gang Task Force for police participation for a period of five years.
A4721.
5. MO 7323 approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Coachella Valley
Narcotics Task Force and the California Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (BNE)
for police participation for a period of five years. A4722.
6. MO 7324 approving an agreement with the United States Department of Justice,
Drug Enforcement Administration IDEA) for police participation for a period of
one year with authorization for the City Manager to renew the contract for an
additional 4 years. Total term of five years. A4723.
7. MO 7325 approving purchase order IFB 03-11 with Trugreen Landcare for palm
tree trimming at various locations throughout the City for a unit price of $12.55
per tree for removal of seed pods and $18.25 per tree for removal of seed pods
and fronds. Total cost$44,636.25.
8. MO 7326 approving an agreement with DMC Design Group Inc for civil
engineering and landscape architecture design services for the Mesquite Avenue
widening for$125,975. CP94-17. A4724.
9. Res ----- approving Final Map 30941 requested by Mainiero, Smith and
Associates, Inc representing Palm Springs Modern Homes II, LLC for property
located at 1450 and 1500 East Baristo Road, Section 14, T4S, R4E. A-----.
Withdrawn.
10. MO 7327 approving and adopting the plans, specifications and working details;
and authorizing advertisement for construction bids for the Demuth Park
playground renovation. CP02-15.
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11. MO 7328 approving an agreement with the County of Riverside for traffic signal
maintenance and repair for $150,000 per year for a three-year term with an
additional three year option. A4725. (revised)
12. Res 20627 declaring intent to levy and collect annual assessments for 2003-04,
and setting July 16, 2003, for hearing thereon for Street Lighting Maintenance
District (SLMD) 3.
13. Res 20628 declaring intent to levy and collect annual assessments for 2003-04,
and setting July 16, 2003, for hearing thereon for Street Lighting Maintenance
District (SLMD) 4.
14. Res 20629 declaring intent to levy and collect annual assessments for 2003-04,
and setting July 16, 2003, for hearing thereon for Parkways Maintenance District
(PMD) 6A, 6B and 6C.
15. Res 20630 declaring intent to levy and collect annual assessments for 2003-04,
and setting July 16, 2003, for hearing thereon for Parkways Maintenance District
(PMD) 7.
16. Res 20631 declaring intent to levy and collect annual assessments for 2003-04,
and setting July 16, 2003, for hearing thereon for Parkways Maintenance District
(PMD) 8.
17. Res 20632 declaring intent to levy and collect annual assessments for 2003-04,
and setting July 16, 2003, for hearing thereon for Parkways Maintenance District
(PMD) 9.
18. Res ----- declaring intent to levy and collect assessment for 2003-04 and setting
July 16, 2003 for hearing thereon for Parkways Maintenance District (PMD) 10.
Withdrawn.
19. Res 20633 and 20634 approving Payroll Warrants and Claims & Demands.
Note abstentions, if any:
Councilmember Warrant # Payee Particular Nature of Conflict
Reller-Spurgin 988625 Spurgin Spouse
988729
EXTENDED CONSENT AGENDA: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
20. CAMINO ALTURAS SEWER REFUND — GUENTNER
Recommendation: That the Council approve the Camino Alturas Sewer
Construction Refund Agreement with Bernard A. & Mary M. Guentner to extend
the sewer main extension on Camino Alturas to Camino Monte. A4726.
Council Minutes
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Director of Public Works/City Engineer reviewed the staff report.
Mayor declared the Hearing open, there being no appearances, the Hearing was
closed.
Resolution 20635 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, Hodges and Mills
absent, that R20635 be adopted.
21. TTM 31256—Cs 3.2349—ALEJO/CABALLEROS, LLC
Recommendation: That the Council approve Tentative Tract Map 31256 for the
construction of 14 condominium units and associated on and off-site
improvements for property located at 977 Alejo Road. Section 14, Zone RGA,
Applicant Alejo/Caballeros, LLC. 65 Notices mailed.
Director of Planning & Zoning reviewed the staff report and visual site plans on
display in the Chamber.
Mayor declared the Hearing open.
Motion to continue the Hearing to July 2, 2003 was presented; after which, it was
moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden that the Hearing be continued.
22. Cs 5.0948— PD 283 —TTM 31263 - KRISMAN DESERT INVESTMENTS, LLC
Recommendation: That the Council approve Planned Development District 283
for the development of 30 two-story residential units on a 2.12 acre parcel and a
Tentative Tract Map for a single lot subdivision for condominium purposes.
Applicant: Anne Krizman for Krizman Desert Investments, LLC. 75 Notices
mailed.
Director of Planning & Zoning reviewed the staff report and visual site plans on
display in the Chamber.
Mayor declared the Hearing open; there being no appearances, the Hearing was
closed.
Mayor stated that the 50% open space allotment is of concern; that the site is not
pedestrian orientated; and that the colors and setbacks are of concern.
Resolution 20636 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
Oden, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and carried by the following vote that R20636
be adopted.
AYES: Members Oden and Reller-Spurgin
NO: Mayor Kleindienst
ABSENT: Members Hodges and Mills.
Council Minutes
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23. FISCAL YEAR 2003-04 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
Recommendation: That the Council approve collection of Fiscal Year 2003-04
sewer service charges on the Riverside County property tax rolls.
Director of Finance & Treasurer reviewed the staff report.
Mayor declared the Hearing open; there being no appearances the Hearing was
closed.
Resolution 20637 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, Hodges and Mills
absent, that R20637 be adopted.
24. Cs 5.0438— CITY OF PALM SPRINGS —AIRPORT MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Recommendation: That the Council approve the filing of a mitigated negative
declaration and approve the Palm Springs International Airport Master Plan
Update for property located at 3400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way.
City Clerk continued the matter to July 2, 2003, due to a lack of quorum.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTERAGENCY REPORTS: None
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
25. CONVENTION CENTER EXPANSION BOND ISSUE REIMBURSEMENT
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER
Recommendation: That the Council declare its intent to reimburse expenditures
for the Visitor Information Center remodel from the proceeds of the Convention
Center Expansion tax exempt bond issue.
Director of Finance & Treasurer reviewed the staff report.
Resolution 20638 as revised, to include Convention Center designated as the
project, was presented; after which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by Reller-
Spurgin and unanimously carried, Hodges and Mills absent, that R20638 be
adopted.
26. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT— DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
Recommendation: That the Council repeal Chapter 11.92 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code relating to the display and sale of drug paraphernalia.
City Clerk read Title of Ordinance as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
REPEALING CHAPTER 11.92 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE DISPLAY AND SALE OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
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after which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and
unanimously carried, Hodges and Mills absent, that further reading be waived
and the Ordinance be introduced for first reading.
27. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - SEWERS
Recommendation: That the Council amend Section 15.14.020 of Title 15 of the
Palm Springs Municipal Code clarifying conditions of requiring connection of
existing buildings to the public sewer; repeal Resolution 15188 and re-establish
policy for the granting of exemptions of residential properties from connection to
the public sewer system.
City Manager withdrew the item.
28. SANTA ROSA & SAN JACINTO MOUNTAINS NATIONAL MONUMENT PLAN
Recommendation: That the Council approve recommendations and comments
regarding the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountain National Monument Plan.
Director of Planning & Zoning reviewed the staff report.
Resolution 20639 as recommended, revising exhibit language, was presented;
after which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and
unanimously carried, Hodges and Mills absent, that R20639 be adopted.
29. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE RENEWAL
Recommendation: That the Council approve the City's excess coverage for
Workers' Compensation Insurance Policy for $273,360 effective July 1, 2003.
Ross Johnson, City's Agent, stated a new firm was being recommended with a
revised fee from National Union Fire in the amount of $237,100.24.
Minute Order 7329 as revised was presented; after which, it was moved by
Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, Hodges and Mills
absent, that MO7329 be adopted.
30. AIRPORT LIABILITY—AERO SQUADRON AIRCRAFT—ALL-RISK PROPERTY
EARTHQUAKE/FLOOD — CRIME — BOILER & MACHINERY — GENERAL
LIABILITY AND AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE INSURANCE RENEWALS
Recommendation: That the Council approve the City's insurance renewals for a
total cost of $705,244 effective July 1, 2003.
City Manager reviewed the staff report.
Resolution 20640 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, Hodges and Mills
absent, that R20640 be adopted.
Council Minutes
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31. 2003-04 ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN
Recommendation: That the Council approve the Fiscal Year 2003-04 Allocated
Positions and Compensation Plan.
City Manager reviewed the staff report and added that changes in the Plan were
previously discussed with the Council and that the only addition was to the
Executive Services Administrator being moved to an EX position due to
Personnel Rules.
Resolution 20641 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
Oden, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried, Hodges and Mills
absent, that R20641 be adopted.
32. SMG MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Recommendation: That the Council approve Amendment 3 to A3079 with SMG
for management services for the Convention Center; and Amendment 1 to A3964
for management services for the Tourism and the Visitors Information Center to
extend the term for three months.
Assistant City Manager reviewed contract points, as on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
Minute Order 7330 (Convention Center) and Minute Order 7331 (Tourism) as
recommended were presented; after which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by
Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried, Hodges and Mills absent, that MO7330
& 7331 be adopted.
33. PALM SPRINGS DISPOSAL SERVICES
Recommendation: That the Council approve an agreement with Palm Springs
Disposal Services for residential and commercial for $XXXXX for a term of 15
years. A4727.
City Manager stated that negotiations were completed and that the
recommendation should include that the agreement would be subject to final
wording by the City Attorney; and that the term will be for 11 years with one-4
year option.
Minute Order 7332 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved
by Oden, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried, Hodges and
Mills absent, that MO7332 be adopted. Materials to be provided.
34. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS:
Resolution 20642 approving MAPS Memorandum of Understanding was
presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden and
unanimously carried, Hodges and Mills absent, that R20642 be adopted.
Council Minutes
06-18-03, Page 8
ADDED STARTERS: None
REPORTS & REQUESTS:
CITY COUNCIL reports or requests
35. Treasurer's Investment Report as of April 30, 2003. Received & Filed.
36. Villagefest Board Appointment—Jeweler—Term 06-30-04—Jacci Tutunjian
PUBLIC reports or requests
STAFF reports or requests
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
PATRICIA A. SANDERS
City Clerk