HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-13 CC MINUTESThursday, February 13, 2020
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Palm Springs
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular Meeting of the Palm Springs City Council was called to order by Mayor Kors on
Thursday, February 13, 2020, at 6:10 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, located at
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Boy Scouts Troop 262 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Grace Elena Garner, Lisa Middleton, Dennis Woods; Mayor Pro
Tem Christy Holstege; and Mayor Geoff Kors
Absent: None.
City Staff
Present: David H. Ready, City Manager; Jeffrey Ballinger, City Attorney; Marcus Fuller,
Assistant City Manager; 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:
Mayor Kors displayed a video and provided an update on the launch of Desert Community Energy
and invited the community to attend an upcoming series of workshops.
Allen Monroe, representing The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, displayed a video and provided
an update on the Living Desert Capital Campaign.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to remove Consent Calendar Item No. 1H for separate discussion
and the deletion of Item No. 1O from the agenda.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The Regular Closed Session of the City Council of February 13, 2020, was called to order by
Mayor Kors at 4:30 p.m., with all members present.
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City Attorney Ballinger requested that the City Council add one Closed Session Item and one New
Business Item to the agenda, noting that there is a need to immediately discuss, and possibly
provide direction to staff, and that the need for action came to the attention of the City subsequent
to the posting of the agenda.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to add the following Items to the agenda:
Closed Session Agenda, Conference with Real Property Negotiator
1. Property Address/Description: 980 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs CA
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Chief Planning and Development Officer,
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
New Business Item 5D
2. Consideration of “Urgency Item - Proposed Federal Administrative Rulemaking regarding
the Community Reinvestment Act -- Docket ID OCC-2018-0008.”
The meeting convened into Closed Session to discuss the following items as listed on the Regular
Closed Session Meeting Agenda:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION, Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
4328 Lockwood Avenue v. City of Palm Springs,
Case No. RIC 1703102, Superior Court of the State of California, County of Riverside
David Edwin Bell v. City of Palm Springs,
Case No RIC 1901178, Superior Court of the State of California, County of Riverside
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – MATTERS CREATING SIGNIFICANT
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
Eleven (11) 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 five (5) matters the City Council has
decided or may decide to initiate litigation.
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957(b)(1):
City Manager
City Attorney
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
Property Address/Description: 225 El Cielo Road, Palm Springs CA
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Tom Kirk, Coachella Valley Association of Governments
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Lease)
Property Address/Description: 3400 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs (portions
of airport)
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Chief Planning and Development Officer,
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Lease)
Property Address/Description: APN 502-210-023 (2-acre portion located at the
northwest corner of East Baristo Rd. and El Cielo Rd.)
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Lease)
Property Address/Description: 505-182-010 and 505-182-004 (Adjacent parcels
located at the southwest corner of North Palm
Canyon Drive and Stevens Road)
Agency: City of Palm Springs and Successor Agency of the
Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Sale)
Property Address/Description: 3.6 Acres at SE corner of Indian Canyon Drive and
San Rafael Road, APN 501-031-028
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Community Housing Opportunities Corporation (CHOC)
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Sale)
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Property Address/Description: 233 West Tramview Road (APN 501-401-010)
Agency: Palm Springs Housing Successor Agency
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Sale)
Property Address/Description: APN 501-401-039 (El Dorado Boulevard)
Agency: Palm Springs Housing Successor Agency
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Sale)
Property Address/Description: 980 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs CA
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Chief Planning and Development Officer,
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
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:
Sandra Banner, spoke in support The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens; expressed gratitude to the
City for its quick response in addressing her concerns related to deaf persons being able to receive
notifications at the Airport.
CITY COUNCIL, SUBCOMMITTEE, AND CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND
REPORTS:
Assistant City Manager Marcus Fuller explained the status of two new traffic signals on Palm
Canyon and Via Escuela and on Vista Chino and Via Miraleste and discussed Caltrans'
requirement for the removal and/or trimming of existing trees near the signals.
Police Chief Reyes reported on the recent discovery of illegal cannabis grows in residential and
commercial areas; encouraged residents to report any suspicious activities to the Police Department.
Mayor Pro Tem Holstege noted that consideration of allowing a bicycle share program will be
agendized for an upcoming City Council meeting and requested that staff agendize consideration
of an ordinance related to backyard animal breeding; provided a report on recent meetings related
to Sunrise Park Plaza, Rim Road, Well in the Desert, and Coronavirus quarantines; invited the
community to attend the City Council Liaison’s Business Retention meeting and Coachella Valley
Association of Governments (CVAG) Homelessness Committee meeting.
Councilmember Middleton reported on her participation in the Riverside County Transportation
Commission’s (RCTC) annual retreat; provided updates on the State’s Zero Fatality Taskforce and
her presentation on CalPERS at the League of California Cities (LCC) City Manager's Annual
Conference.
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Councilmember Woods reported that the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission continues
to identify potential land for conservation; noted that the CVAG Energy Committee expressed
interest in establishing a regional energy network; commended Councilmember Middleton for
receiving an award from Services & Advocacy for LGBT Elders (SAGE) and former
Councilmember Foat and Police Chief Reyes for their recognitions by the City’s Human Rights
Commission; expressed gratitude and commented the success of the Palm Springs USO volunteer
recognition event and Black History Month events.
Councilmember Garner encouraged the community to apply for the City’s Boards and
Commissions.
Mayor Kors provided an update on the status of the $10 million State grant to address
homelessness; reported on his participation in recent activities and events, including the Tour de
Palm Springs, Black History Month, and Escena Neighborhood Organization meeting; spoke on
recent meetings related to a potential Coachella food truck court.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the consent calendar, with the removal of Item No. 1H
for separate discussion and the deletion of Item No. 1O from the agenda.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of January 29, 2020.
B. APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Shawnda Thomas Faveau to the Public Arts
Commission for a term ending June 30, 2022.
C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24718 entitled, "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
12-28-2019, 01-11-2020 AND 01-25-2020 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 420941,
420955 THROUGH 420979 TOTALING $49,910.31 CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND
LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1111080 THROUGH 1111519 TOTALING
$6,050,899.84, FOUR WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $121,037.58, AND TWELVE
ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $3,303,748.77 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$9,525,596.50, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
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D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS FOR A ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW
RESIDENTIAL USES IN PROFESSIONAL ZONES WHERE SPECIFICALLY
PERMITTED BY THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 2016 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 92.08.01
THROUGH 92.08.03 OF CHAPTER 92.08 OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE
TO PERMIT CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL USES WITHIN THE PROFESSIONAL ("P")
ZONES OF THE CITY."
E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE AT THREE LOCATIONS: (1)
CITY-OWNED PROPERTY ZONED "CU" AT 190 WEST SUNNY DUNES ROAD,
(2) CITY-OWNED PROPERTY ZONED "CU" LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF THE
INTERSECTION OF NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND STEVENS ROAD,
AND (3) PRIVATELY-OWNED PROPERTY ZONED "CU" AT 342 NORTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE (HSPB #93/HD-5)
Mayor Pro Tem Holstege recused herself due to a financial conflict of interest related to
her husband’s business.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 4-0, (MAYOR PRO TEM HOLSTEGE RECUSED) to adopt
Ordinance No. 2017 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONING CHANGE OF THREE PARCELS WITHIN
THE CITY FROM "CU" (CIVIC USE) TO COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL ZONING
AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY'S ZONING MAP BE AMENDED
ACCORDINGLY."
F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE LOCATED
AT 1836 SOUTH BARONA ROAD
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Agreement between the City of Palm Springs,
Patricia L. Kuhn and Sandcliff Homeowners Association, for 1836 South Barona Road,
a Class 1 Historic Site (HSPB #93/HD-5).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement.
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G. 4 BROS PALM SPRINGS, LP (OBA: ONE PLANT) REQUESTING APPROVAL
OF A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW TO INCLUDE SIGNAGE, BUILDING REPAINT, LANDSCAPING, AND
ADDITION OF A NEW PARKING LOT FOR A CANNABIS
DISPENSARY/LOUNGE LOCATED AT 2739 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE,
ZONE C-1 (CASE 3.2610 MAA, & 7.1583AMM)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24719 entitled, "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
GRANTING APPROVAL OF A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR A
BUILDING REPAINT, NEW PARKING LOT LAYOUT, LANDSCAPE PLAN, AND
SIGNAGE FOR A CANNABIS DISPENSARY/LOUNGE LOCATED AT 2739 NORTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE."
H. REQUEST BY GABRIEL LUJAN ON BEHALF OF OG ARABIAN NIGHTS FOR
A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO RENOVATE AN EXISTING
2,466-SQUARE FOOT TWO-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR A
CANNABIS LOUNGE AND DISPENSARY FACILITY LOCATED AT 232
NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15 (CASE 3.4150)
This item was excluded from the Consent Calendar. Please refer to Page 9 of these minutes
for a summary of that action.
I. REQUEST BY MIKE STORINO ON BEHALF OF IKANIK - CANNUS, INC. FOR
A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO RENOVATE AN EXISTING
3,191-SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING FOR A CANNABIS LOUNGE
AND DISPENSARY FACILITY LOCATED AT 508 INDUSTRIAL WAY, ZONE
CM, SECTION 23 (CASE 3.1112-MAA)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24721 entitled, "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION (MAA) BY MIKE
STORINO ON BEHALF OF IKANIK-CANNUS, INC. FOR THE RENOVATION OF
AN EXISTING 3,191- SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING FOR A CANNABIS
LOUNGE AND DISPENSARY FACILITY LOCATED AT 508 INDUSTRIAL WAY,
ZONE CM, SECTION 23 (CASE 3.1112-MAA)."
J. DECISIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD FOR HEARINGS
HELD ON NOVEMBER 13, 2019
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the Administrative Appeals Board
decisions from the November 13, 2019 hearings.
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K. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO
DESTINATION PALM SPRINGS AGREEMENT- PS RESORTS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Amendment No. 3 to Destination Palm Springs
Agreement with PS Resorts.
L. RENEW AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ON BEHALF OF
PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND POST-RELEASE ACCOUNTABILITY AND
COMPLIANCE TEAM FOR PUBLIC SAFETY REALIGNMENT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Renew agreement with Riverside County, on behalf of its Probation Department and
Post-release Accountability and Compliance Team, through June 30, 2020.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
M. AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES,
INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $31,900 FOR LANDSCAPE DESIGN
SERVICES FOR AIRPORT TURF CONVERSION PROJECTS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize a Purchase Order in an amount not to exceed $31,900 with the City's “on-
call" professional consulting services firm, David Evans and Associates, Inc., an
Oregon corporation, pursuant to Agreement No. 6785, for conceptual design services
for turf conversion projects at the Airport.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
N. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO BARKSHIRE LASER
LEVELING, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$52,900 FOR LASER LEVELING OF BALLFIELDS, CITY PROJECT NO. 19-35
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Award a construction contract to Barkshire Laser Leveling, Inc., a California
corporation, in the amount of $52,900 for Laser Leveling of Ballfields, City Project
No. 19-35.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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O. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $4,270,796 WITH ABM AVIATION, INC., A GEORGIA
CORPORATION FOR PARKING MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT THE PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
This matter was removed from the agenda at the request of staff.
P. ACCEPT THE PALM SPRINGS MOUNTED POLICE SEARCH AND RESCUE'S
DONATION OF A 2019 JEEP WRANGLER, AND DONATE VEHICLE 208895, TO
THE PALM SPRINGS MOUNTED POLICE SEARCH AND RESCUE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Accept the donation of a 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (VIN number
1C4HJXDG2KW544175), from the Palm Springs Mounted Police Search and Rescue
Unit.
2. Waive the Public Auction requirement in Section 7.07.020(3) of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code for Disposition of Surplus Property and authorize the donation of Unit
208895, a 1995 Jeep Wrangler, to Palm Springs Mounted Police Search and Rescue.
3. Approve a Donation Agreement with the Palm Springs Mounted Police Search and
Rescue Unit.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
H. REQUEST BY GABRIEL LUJAN ON BEHALF OF OG ARABIAN NIGHTS FOR
A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO RENOVATE AN EXISTING
2,466-SQUARE FOOT TWO-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR
A CANNABIS LOUNGE AND DISPENSARY FACILITY LOCATED AT
232 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15 (CASE 3.4150)
Director of Planning Services Fagg presented the staff report.
Mayor Kors and Councilmember Woods thanked the applicant for working with staff to
improve the frontage windows.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24720 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION (MAA) BY GABRIEL
LUJAN ON BEHALF OF OG ARABIAN NIGHTS FOR THE RENOVATION OF AN
EXISTING 2,466-SQUARE FOOT TWO-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR A
CANNABIS LOUNGE AND DISPENSARY FACILITY LOCATED AT 232 NORTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 3.4150 - MAA)."
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2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. AN APPLICATION BY THE MERITO MANOR HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION, REQUESTING HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION OF
"THE MERITO MANOR CONDOMINIUMS" LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF MERITO PLACE AND BELARDO ROAD, CASE HSPB #121
Director of Planning Services Fagg narrated a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Kors opened and closed the Public Hearing, there being no one desiring to speak.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24722 entitled, "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DESIGNATING "THE MERITO MANOR CONDOMINIUMS" LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MERITO PLACE AND NORTH BELARDO ROAD AS A
HISTORIC DISTRICT ("HD-8"), SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS."
B. AN APPLICATION BY DANIEL KROG & ADAM BONNETT, OWNERS, FOR
CLASS 1 HISTORIC RESOURCE DESIGNATION OF "THE SHEA
RESIDENCE" LOCATED AT 1690 RIDGEMORE DRIVE, APN #686-411- 024),
CASE HSPB #130
Director of Planning Services Fagg narrated a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Kors opened the Public Hearing.
Daniel Krog, Applicant, discussed the historic merits of the residence as late period
modernism and its recent renovation.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Kors closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24723 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DESIGNATING "THE SHEA RESIDENCE" LOCATED AT 1690 RIDGEMORE
DRIVE AS CLASS 1 HISTORIC RESOURCE HSPB #130, SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS. (APN 686-411-024)."
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
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4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. GENERAL FUND ENDING FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 AND GENERAL FUND
MID-YEAR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 BUDGET UPDATE
Director of Finance and Treasurer Pauley narrated a PowerPoint presentation and
responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Kors recommended that the City Council review the amount of contributions to the
CalPERS reserve at the annual budget review.
Councilmember Middleton summarized the history of the CalPERS pension liability and
future projections; noted that the City Council will need to determine how best to invest its
CalPERS reserve.
Councilmember Garner spoke on the importance of prioritizing the construction of a
restroom for the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center park, noting impacts to
residents using the park on weekends.
City Manager Ready noted that staff will be refining the second year of the Biennial Budget
and proposed Capital Improvement Projects for the City Council’s consideration at a future
meeting.
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the General Fund Ending Fiscal Year
2018-2019 and General Fund Mid-Year Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget Update.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
A. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO.2 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND
COMPENSATION PLAN ADDING ONE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER, ONE
HOUSING SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR, ONE DIRECTOR OF FUND
DEVELOPMENT, ONE NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR, TWO (.75)
RECREATION PROGRAM ASSISTANTS, ONE LIFEGUARD (.75) AND ONE
PERMIT CENTER TECHNICIAN, AND DELETING ONE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ASSISTANT; AND REVISING THE PUBLICLY
AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE FOR EXECUTIVE AND ELECTED POSITIONS
City Manager Ready presented the staff report.
Councilmember Garner expressed support to expand the James O. Jessie Desert Highlands
Unity Center hours to include Saturdays.
Councilmember Middleton spoke on the importance of continually improving the City’s
technology infrastructure, noting the need for reliable cellular telecommunication systems
and internet.
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Councilmember Woods discussed the financial ramifications of ransomware and the
importance of maintaining cybersecurity; pointed out that the proposed restructuring will
help address gaps created by the dissolution and loss of the redevelopment agency funding.
Mayor Kors commended the City Manager for his restraint in adding new positions since
the great recession, noting the need for the proposed positions; pointed out that the social
services positions may attract additional grant funding, thereby mitigating the cost of the
positions.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24724 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT
#2 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2019-2021, ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION 24635," and adopt
Revised Publicly Available Pay Schedule for the Executive and Elected Positions.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this
action.
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2020 - 2025 FIVE-YEAR
CONSOLIDATED PLAN GOALS
Community and Economic Development Director Virata introduced Daryl Stamps, of the
Ramsey Group, who presented the staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
In response to City Council inquiry, Director Virata summarized the current CDBG
application and scoring process conducted by a citizen’s advisory committee; opined that
reducing the number of goals within the five-year consolidated plan will help focus staff’s
efforts in administering the program. Mr. Stamps pointed out that citizen’s advisory
committees are most often used by large agencies, suggesting that the City move towards
a process in which the City surveys qualified organizations via direct solicitation (Model 3
as outlined in the staff report).
During the course of discussion, the City Council agreed that Model 3, Grantee survey of
qualified organizations with direct solicitation, is the preferred method of selecting
subrecipients and awarding CDBG funds on an annual basis.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt the proposed Consolidated Plan Goals for the
2020-2025 CDBG program years.
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C. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY'S ANNUAL FUNDING PROCESS OF
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION GRANTS AND EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
City Manager Ready presented the staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Kors and Mayor Pro Tem Holstege recommended that tourism related events be
funded through PS Resorts and that funding for service organizations be included in the
regular budget process, noting that it may provide greater level of funding certainty for
service organizations.
Councilmember Middleton opined that the grant and event sponsorship process needs to
be refined to ensure that funding allocations align with the City’s goals and priorities.
Councilmember Woods opined that the current evaluation process is too subjective and
that objective criteria should be developed.
Councilmember Garner spoke on the need to fund organizations which have been funded
in the past and rely on the grant program; pointed out that the City needs to outreach to
organizations that have not been invited to apply for the grant program in the past.
Mayor Kors requested that staff coordinate a City Council Goal Setting meeting so that the
City Council may set its goals and priorities; Mayor Kors and Councilmember Garner
volunteered to serve as liaisons to staff in assisting with the coordination of the Goal Setting
meeting.
D. URGENCY ITEM – PROPOSED FEDERAL ADMINISTRATIVE RULEMAKING
REGARDING THE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT -- DOCKET ID OCC-
2018-0008
City Attorney Ballinger presented the staff report.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize issuance of a letter of opposition to Federal
Administrative Rulemaking regarding the Community Reinvestment Act Regulatory
Framework -- Docket ID OCC-2018-0008.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Amy Walker, voiced opposition to allowing non-service animals inside the public library.
Jase Grim, stated that Onxy Net will provide him with a grant to purchase cell phones and
Chromebooks if he can identify a location to provide the homeless with training related to use of
technology.
City Council Minutes February 13, 2020
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CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER REQUESTS AND UPCOMING AGENDA
DEVELOPMENT:
Councilmember Woods requested that the Public Arts Commission consider the installation of
artwork in the concrete pads located in medians along Gene Autry, south of Vista Chino and
Tahquitz Canyon Way; requested that the General Plan update evaluate the use of bicycles as a
viable transportation option, including the installation of showers and lockers; requested that the
Sustainability Commission consider issuance of a letter of support for the CVAG Regional Power
Network.
Mayor Pro Tem Holstege requested an update on the General Plan process; requested that staff
ensure that Boards and Commissions are aware of recent assignments from the City Council.
Mayor Kors requested that discussion of Boards and Commissions and the California Voting
Rights Act (CVRA) Community Working Group Recommendations be agendized for the City
Council meeting of February 27, 2020.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
At 8:36 p.m., the City Council recessed back to Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 03/19/2020