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ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1983
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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I.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro-Tem Snyder convened the Adjourned Meeting of the City Council at
10:15 a.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Councilman Phyllis Jackson
Councilman Richard S. Kelly
Mayor Pro-Tem Walter H. Snyder
Also Present:
Excused Absence
Councilman S. Roy Wilson
Mayor Romeo S. Puluqi
Carlos L. Ortega, Acting City Manager
Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk
Ramon A. Diaz, Director of Environmental Services
Barry D. McClellan, Director of Public Works
Charles Martin, Civic Center Architect
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. CIVIC CENTER
1. OFF -SITE IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. McClellan reported that the City had gone out to bid for the
necessary off -site improvements in an attempt to complete them
for less money than that bid by the contractor. This would mean
a $38,000 credit to the City. At this point, the contractor's
representative stated he disagreed with the figures set forth by
Mr. McClellan and the item was continued for action later in the
Agenda.
2. INTERIOR FURNISHINGS FOR CIVIC CENTER
Mr. Diaz requested authorization to advertise for bids for the
interior furnishings for the new Civic Center. He stated the
specifications were nearly complete.
Upon motion by Kelly, second by Jackson, staff was authorized to legally
advertise for bids for the interior furnishings of the Civic Center by unanimous vote of
the Councilmen present.
3. PROPOSED CHANGES - FIRE PROOF VAULT & GLASS DOORS
Mr. Diaz reported that staff and the architect were still working
on the design and cost of the vault. In addition, moving the
podium in the Council Chambers was being considered at a cost of
$500.
With regard to replacing the wooden doors between all buildings
with glass, the contractor had submitted a cost of $9,800 plus
hardware. He noted that another bid had been received that
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included hardware and was in a less amount of $8,743.
Councilman Jackson moved to purchase the glass doors at a cost of not to
exceed $8,800 as per the bid received by the architect. Councilman Kelly seconded the
motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Councilmen present.
3. COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOF
Mr. Diaz reported that the Council Chamber roof was structurally
bad and required redesign and more engineering to accommodate
the air-conditioning units. This would cost approximately $8,800.
Councilman Kelly moved to authorize the Civic Center Committee to make
the necessary decisions relative to the roof redesign and related expenditures to ensure it
would be safe. Councilman Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous
vote of the Councilmen present.
4. LANDSCAPING
Mr. Diaz reported that the landscape architect had made many
recommendations relative to changes that should be implemented
as soon as possible.
Councilman Jackson moved to, in the interest of expediting the landscaping,
authorize all items as approved by the architect and the Committee. Councilman Kelly
seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Councilmen present.
1. OFF -SITE IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. McClellan stated he had discussed the disagreement relative to the
figures with the contractor's representative. While the representative
stilldid not agree, Mr. McClellan said he felt sure of the amounts and
recommended award of contract to Massey Sand and Rock Company and
adoption of Resolution No. 83-81.
Councilman Kelly moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No.
83-81. Councilman Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of
the Councilmen present.
Councilman Kelly moved to award Contract No. 1065 to Massey Sand & Rock
Company, low bidder, in the amount of $70,481.50. Councilman Jackson seconded the
motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Councilmen present.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Kelly, second by Jackson, and unanimous vote of the
Councilmen present, Mayor Pro-Tem Snyder adjourned the meeting at 11:05 a.m. to
Closed Sesion for the purpose of discussing a personnel item. Mayor Pro-Tem Snyder
reconvened the meeting at 11:55 a.m. and adjourned to August 9, 1983 at 9:00 a.m., with
no action being announced.
ATTEST:
SHEILA R. GI IGAN, CI LERK
CITY OF PALM DESER 'ALIFORNIA
WALTER H. SNYDER, MANOR PRO-TEM
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