HomeMy WebLinkAbout1B OCRThursday, October 28, 2021
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Palm Springs
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 this meeting was conducted by teleconference
and there was no in-person public access to the meeting location.
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular Meeting of the Palm Springs City Council was called to order by Mayor Holstege
on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Garner led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Grace Elena Garner, Geoff Kors, Dennis Woods; Mayor Pro Tem
Lisa Middleton; and Mayor Christy Holstege
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Justin Clifton, City Manager; Jeffrey Ballinger, City Attorney; and Anthony J. Mejia,
City Clerk, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or
responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
PRESENTATIONS:
• PRESENTATION ON THE MONARCH APARTMENTS GROUNDBREAKING
• PRESENTATION ON THE NEW DOWNTOWN PARK GRAND OPENING
CELEBRATION
• REPORT ON IMPLICIT BIAS TRAINING FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS,
CARRIED 5-0, accept the agenda with removal of Consent Calendar Item No. 1I for separate
discussion and reordering Item No. 5C to be considered prior to Public Hearings.
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REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The Regular Closed Session of the City Council of October 28, 2021, was called to order by Mayor
Holstege at 3:30 p.m., with all members present.
The meeting convened into Closed Session to discuss the following items as listed on the Regular
Closed Session Meeting Agenda:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – MATTERS CREATING SIGNIFICANT
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
Four (4) matters that, under the existing circumstances, the City Attorney believes creates
significant exposure to litigation.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER INITIATION OF
LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
Under existing facts and circumstances, there are two (2) matters the City Council has decided
or may decide to initiate litigation.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
Property Description: 3589 McCarthy Road, Palm Springs 92234 (APN 669-420-019
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: Justin Clifton, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Fred Noble
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Property Description: 2990 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way (APN: 502-143-004)
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: Justin Clifton, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Tahquitz Housing Associates, LP
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
City Negotiator: Justin Clifton, City Manager
Jeremy Hammond, Human Resources Director
Melissa Desmarais, Acting Chief of Police
Peter Brown, City Labor Negotiator
Employee Organizations: Management Association of Palm Springs
Palm Springs Firefighters Association
Palm Springs Fire Management
Palm Springs Police Management Association
All Unrepresented Employees
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957:
Employee: City Manager
City Attorney Ballinger reported that the City Council received briefings and provided direction
to staff regarding the agendized Closed Session Items but did not take any reportable action.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY:
David Friedman, speaking on Item 5B, spoke on the impacts of climate change and urged City
Council support to take action.
The following individuals, speaking on Item 5C, expressed support for a proposed homeless
Navigation Center:
• Francisco Ramos, speaking on behalf of Joy Silver
• Lina Sola
• David Murphy
• Shaun Emerson
• Patrick Weiss
• Ginny Foat
Raghda Zacharia, urged the City Council to take no action on Item 1I; voiced opposition to the
proposed Navigation Center at McCarthy Road.
Deiter Crawford, speaking on Item 5C, urged the City Council to ensure that the Navigation Center
is not located at the proposed McCarthy Road site.
Francisco Ramos, speaking on behalf of Joy Silver, spoke in support of Item 1I.
Steve Aguilar, and Jacob Bustos, speaking on Item 5A, applicants, urged the City Council to
support his project.
David Vignolo, speaking on Item No. 1I, urged City Council to approve the City Manager's
recommendation.
Santos Felix, spoke on the challenges associated with being homeless.
Brad Anderson, voiced opposition to Items 1A, 1E, and 1I.
Gretchen Gutierrez, speaking on Item 5B, urged the City Council to allow the continued use of
natural gas and propane for residential and commercial appliances.
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CITY COUNCIL, SUBCOMMITTEE, AND CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND
REPORTS:
Councilmember Garner reported on her attendance at recent meetings and events; invited the
community to attend the City’s Dia de Los Muertos event.
Councilmember Kors reported David C. Lee donated $5 million towards the restoration of the
Plaza Theater; encouraged residents to participate in the Palm Springs Animal Shelter scavenger
hunt.
Mayor Pro Tem Middleton reported on the activities of the Riverside County Transportation
Commission, Sunline, and Metrolink board meetings and her attendance at various events.
Councilmember Woods provided an update on the Coachella Valley traffic synchronization
project; encouraged residents to participate in the upcoming Halloween events and Palm Springs
Pride.
Mayor Holstege reported on her attendance at various meeting and events.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS,
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the consent calendar, with the removal of Item No. 1I for separate
discussion.
A. FINDINGS TO CONDUCT CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD, COMMISSION, AND
COMMITTEE MEETINGS VIRTUALLY UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 361
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to find state or local officials have imposed or recommended
measures to promote social distancing, and as a result, the Palm Springs City Council and
all of Palm Springs Board, Commission, and Committee meetings will be held by
videoconference, in accordance with AB 361.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2021.
C. RECEIVE AND FILE BOARD AND COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file Board and Commission meeting minutes.
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D. RESOLUTION SETTING THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SCHEDULE FOR 2022
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24947 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PLACE, DAYS, AND
TIME AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 24830.”
E. APPOINTMENT TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR
CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to reappoint Dr. Douglas Kunz to the Coachella Valley Mosquito
and Vector Control District Board of Trustees for the term ending December 31, 2024.
F. RESOLUTION DELEGATING TO THE CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY TO
RESOLVE CLAIMS MADE AGAINST THE CITY IN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $50,000 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 12340
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24948 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DELEGATING TO THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, THE AUTHORITY TO
RESOLVE CLAIMS MADE AGAINST THE CITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $50,000, AS AUTHORIZED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 935.4
AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 12340.”
G. SUMMARY VACATION OF A 20-FOOT-WIDE INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT
FOR SERVICE & EMERGENCY VEHICLES WITHIN PARCELS 2 & 3 OF
PARCEL MAP NO. 36446, IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 4, RANGE 4 EAST (ENG.
FILE R 21-17-0201)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24949 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A SUMMARY VACATION AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT,
TITLE AND INTEREST IN A 20 FT. WIDE INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT FOR
SERVICE & EMERGENCY VEHICLES WITHIN PARCELS 2 & 3, OF PARCEL MAP
NO. 36446, MAP BOOK 238/31-34, IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 4, RANGE 4 EAST,
ENG. FILE R 21-17-0201, AND APPROVING A DETERMINATION THAT THE
ACTION IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).”
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H. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT (A6938) WITH RICONDO & ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $136,400 AND EXTENSION OF TERM BY EIGHTEEN (18)
MONTHS, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 6938 with Ricondo & Associates, Inc.
in the amount of $136,400 for a total contract amount of $697,594 and extend the term
by 18 months through June 30, 2023, for professional services related to Palm Springs
International Airport.
2. Authorize the City Manager and/or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
I. AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF A LETTER TO THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL IN SUPPORT OF THE ACLU’S REQUEST FOR AN
INVESTIGATION INTO THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S
DEPARTMENT AND SHERIFF CHAD BIANCO
This item was excluded from the Consent Calendar. Please refer to Page 8 of these minutes
for a summary of that action.
J. APPROVE A NON-EXCLUSIVE OPERATING AND LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH SKYWEST AIRLINES FOR TERMINAL USE SPACE AT PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve a Non-Exclusive Operating and Lease Agreement for Terminal Use Space
with SkyWest Airlines for the lease of 450 square feet of office space at $44.60 per
square foot per year, effective September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2022, with two
one-year options.
2. Authorize the City Manager and/or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
K. ACCEPT RESIGNATIONS FROM THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to accept with regret the resignation of Sandra Garratt, Greg
Gauthier, and Jim Flanagan from the Sustainability Commission.
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L. AUTHORIZE AWARDS TO ABBE & ASSOCIATES AND RECREATE WASTE
COLLABORATIVE, LLC, FOR TECHNICAL AND COMPLIANCE
ASSISTANCE SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF FOOD WARE AND FOOD WASTE
REQUIREMENTS, APPROVE THE ALLOCATION OF $150,000 FROM
RECYCLING FUND BALANCE FOR THESE CONSULTING SERVICES, AND
APPROVE THE ALLOCATION OF $50,000 FROM RECYCLING FUND
BALANCE FOR A SUSTAINABILITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve awards to Abbe & Associates and to ReCreate Waste Collaborative, LLC, to
provide technical and compliance assistance support services to local businesses. The
total amount across both firms will not exceed $150,000 for a one-year period (i.e.,
$75,000 per firm).
2. Approve the transfer of $150,000 from Recycling Fund Balance to cover the cost of
the contracts.
3. Approve the transfer of $50,000 from Recycling Fund Balance for Sustainability
Scholarships to support businesses in complying with the Food Ware Ordinance.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
M. DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER VARIOUS FUND BALANCE
TRANSFERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $92,893 FROM THE RECYCLING FUND TO
SUPPORT WASTE AND RECYCLING PROGRAMS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to approve a transfer of fund balance from the Recycling Fund for
Sustainability Program expenses in the amount of $92,893 for the expenses as outlined in
the staff report.
N. APPROVE VARIOUS FUND BALANCE TRANSFERS FROM THE
SUSTAINABILITY FUND TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to approve a transfer from fund balance of the Sustainability Fund
for Sustainability Program expenses as outlined in the staff report.
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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
I. AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF A LETTER TO THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL IN SUPPORT OF THE ACLU’S REQUEST FOR AN
INVESTIGATION INTO THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S
DEPARTMENT AND SHERIFF CHAD BIANCO
Following discussion, the City Council agreed to amend the proposed letter to address the
direct impacts on the City of Palm Springs and to encourage the Attorney General to
investigate the allegations made against the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR HOLSTEGE,
CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the issuance of a letter to the Office of the Attorney General
in support of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other organizations’ request
for an investigation into the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Chad
Bianco, as amended.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. A REQUEST FOR COUNCIL MEMBER REVIEW OF ACTION TAKEN BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICATION BY KINGS GARDEN, INC., FOR THE EXPANSION OF AN
EXISTING TYPE 3A AND TYPE 4 CANNABIS CULTIVATION FACILITY
FROM A 37,787-SQUARE FOOT FACILITY TO A 212,027-SQUARE FOOT
FACILITY WITH AN ASSOCIATED 5,650 SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE
LOCATED AT 63-795 19TH AVENUE WITHIN THE CANNABIS OVERLAY
ZONE; ZONE DISTRICT M-2, SECTION 15 (CASE 5.1518-CUP)
Development Services Director Fagg and Nicole Crist, consultant, narrated a PowerPoint
presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Holstege opened the public hearing.
Gary LaSalle, applicant, advised that he is committed to using 100% carbon-free electricity for
the project and addressed the timeline to fix the odor issues at his existing cannabis business.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Holstege closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Garner urged Mr. LaSalle to continue working cooperatively with his
neighbors regarding their odor complaints.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24950 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION, CASE 5.1518-CUP,
BY KINGS GARDEN, LLC, FOR THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING CANNABIS
CULTIVATION FACILITY FROM A 37,787-SQUARE FOOT FACILITY TO A
212,027-SQUARE-FOOT CANNABIS CULTIVATION FACILITY LOCATED AT
63795 19TH AVENUE; ZONE M-2, SECTION 15."
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B. REQUEST BY SMS ARCHITECTS ON BEHALF OF HALL PALM SPRINGS II,
TO AMEND THE FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE THOMPSON
HOTEL (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE ANDAZ HOTEL) TO ADD FOUR
ADDITIONAL GUESTROOMS FOR A TOTAL OF 168 GUEST ROOMS AT THE
PROPOSED HOTEL FACILITY LOCATED AT 414 NORTH PALM CANYON
DRIVE, ZONE PD324, (5.1091-PD-324)
Development Services Director Fagg narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to
City Council inquiries.
Mayor Holstege opened the public hearing.
Alex Casimiro, and Donald Braun, Hall Group, discussed the project timeline and reported
the goal is to open the hotel by December 2022.
There were no other public comments and Mayor Holstege closed the public hearing.
Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24951 entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE 5.1091-PDD 324, AN AMENDMENT TO FINAL
DEVELOPMENT PLANS OF PDD 324 TO ALLOW THE REMOVAL OF THE
SPA/FITNESS AND SOCIAL ROOMS ON THE SECOND LEVEL OF THE THOMPSON
HOTEL AND TO REPLACE IT WITH FOUR ADDITIONAL GUESTROOMS FOR A
TOTAL OF 168 GUESTROOMS AT THE THOMPSON HOTEL LOCATED AT 414
NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE PDD 324/CBD.”
C. AN APPEAL BY HOWARD HYMAN REQUESTING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
OVERTURN THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO
APPROVE A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A
NEW 5,846-SQUARE-FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND A 576-
SQUARE FOOT DETACHED CASITA WITH ROOFTOP DECK ON A HILLSIDE
LOT, LOCATED AT 585 CAMINO CALIDAD (CASE 3.4224 MAJ & 7.1631 AMM),
ZONE R-1-A, APN 513-260-028
Councilmember Garner announced her recusal due to a financial conflict of interest related
to her source of income and left the City Council meeting.
Development Services Director Fagg narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to
City Council inquiries.
Mayor Holstege opened the public hearing.
Lance O'Donnell, Architect, spoke on the approval process by the Architectural Advisory
Committee and Planning Commission and urged the City Council to deny the appeal.
Bruce Bauer, attorney representing the Appellant, discussed the basis for the appeal and
expressed concerns regarding the project’s compatibility with the neighborhood, massing,
and impacts on views.
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City Clerk Mejia read a letter from Sidney Williams, expressing support for the project.
John Rahim, spoke in support of the project.
Bruce Bauer, reiterated his concerns about the project and the negative impacts to adjacent
neighbor’s views.
Lance O'Donnell, Architect, spoke on the project’s open space, noting that no variance is
requested, and reviewed the approval process.
There were no other public comments and Mayor Holstege closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Kors and Woods reported they met with Mr. O’Donnell and received a
virtual presentation on the project.
Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER KORS, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER GARNER
RECUSED), to adopt Resolution No. 24952 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE
APPEAL BY HOWARD HYMAN AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING
COMMISSION DECISION TO APPROVE CASE 3.4206 MAJ, A MAJOR
ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 5,846-
SQUARE-FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A HILLSIDE PARCEL
LOCATED AT 585 CAMINO CALIDAD, ZONE R-1-A, (CASE 3.4224 MAJ).”
3. LEGISLATIVE:
A. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 2.60.040(D) OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE, REGARDING DUTIES OF OFFICIALS AND AMENDING SECTION
2.60.050 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING DUTIES
OF APPLICANTS, UNDER THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC
INTEGRITY ORDINANCE”
The City Council continued this matter to the City Council meeting of November 4, 2021.
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4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. REVIEW OF EMERGENCY ORDERS RELATED TO COVID-19
Emergency Management Coordinator DeSelms narrated a PowerPoint presentation and
responded to City Council inquiries.
Following discussion, MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM MIDDLETON, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to lift the face covering requirement for
large un-ticketed outdoor events such as VillageFest and upcoming parades.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
A. EXOTIC EXTRACTIONS, LLC (DBA EXOTIC EXTRACTIONS) REQUEST FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION FOR RELIEF FROM THE
MINIMUM SEPARATION DISTANCE REQUIREMENT FOR A CANNABIS
DISPENSARY FOR THE PURPOSE OF NON-STOREFRONT DELIVERY
SERVICE AT 1251 MONTALVO WAY, UNIT L, ZONE M-1-P (CASE 7.1641 AMM)
Development Services Director Fagg narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to
City Council inquiries.
Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY
MAYOR PRO TEM MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24953 entitled,
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, GRANTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION FOR
RELIEF FROM THE MINIMUM SEPARATION DISTANCE REQUIREMENT FOR A
CANNABIS DISPENSARY FOR THE PURPOSE OF NON-STOREFRONT DELIVERY
SERVICE LOCATED AT 1251 MONTALVO WAY, UNIT L.”
B. DISCUSSION OF CURRENT, PLANNED, AND POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL
ACTIONS TO MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE AND ADAPT TO CLIMATE
IMPACTS
The City Council continued this matter to the City Council meeting of November 4, 2021.
C. DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL NAVIGATION CENTER AT 3589 MCCARTHY
ROAD
Mayor Holstege announced her recusal on this matter due to a financial conflict of interest
as it relates to the Ramon Road site and left the City Council meeting.
Community and Economic Development Director Virata and Greg Rodriguez, representing
the County of Riverside, narrated a PowerPoint presentation regarding a proposed
Navigation Center and potential sites.
Discussion ensued relative to the Ramon Road site and the positive and negative aspects
associated with the site; requested that staff conduct due diligence on the available of the
site.
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Councilmember Garner spoke on the concerns expressed by residents of District 1
regarding the concentration of homeless services in north Palm Springs and the lack of
access to supportive services in the area.
Following discussion, the City Council agreed to focus its consideration to the 3589
McCarthy Road and 4775 E. Ramon Road sites and directed staff to agendize this matter
for further discussion at the City Council meeting of November 4, 2021.
Mayor Holstege returned to the meeting.
MEETING RECESS
The City Council recessed at 8:50 p.m. and reconvened at 9:00 p.m. with all Councilmembers
present.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
Brad Anderson, alleged that the City Council has not followed the procedures in Assembly Bill
361 regarding public meetings; expressed concerns regarding the Coachella Valley Mosquito and
Vector Control District.
Bruce Hoban, urged the City Council to move Vacation Rental Compliance Enforcement staff
under the Department of Special Program Compliance.
City Clerk Mejia and City Attorney Ballinger confirmed that the meeting was conducted in
compliance with Assembly Bill 361.
CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER REQUESTS AND UPCOMING AGENDA
DEVELOPMENT:
Mayor Holstege requested that staff develop a childcare infrastructure policy and agendize
consideration of joining the 30 by 30 Pledge related to open space conservation.
Mayor Pro Tem Middleton requested that staff evaluate the timing for the City Council to return
to in-person meetings.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned at 11:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: __/__/_____
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