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Home My WebLink About2003 - MINUTES - 2/26/2003 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 2003 An Adjourned 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, February 26, 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 Hodges, Mills, Oden and Mayor Kleindienst Absent: Councilmember Reller-Spurgin The meeting was opened with the Salute to the Flag, and a Moment of Silence. REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on February 21, 2003. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 4 of agenda this date. PRESENTATIONS: None HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING AUTHORITY: - No Business 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. Councilmember Reller-Spurgin present from this point on. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following persons spoke in opposition to Item #4: Lisa Beardshear, Palm Springs Sally Songy, Palm Springs Laura Landgrebe, Rancho Mirage Becky Andelson, Indian Wells Doug Montgomery, Palm Springs Dr. Gerald Linn, Rancho Mirage Mike Andelson, Indian Wells The following persons spoke in support of Item #4: Lynn Bushore, Palm Springs Acquatics ' Mark Wood, Cathedral City Dave Baron, Palm Springs Council Minutes 02-26-03, Page 2 The following persons spoke in support of the former employees of the Marquis , Hotel being rehired by the new owner: Francis Engler, Palm Springs Patricia Guevara, Palm Springs Antoinette Laura, Palm Springs Anceleto Castaneda, Cathedral City Arselia Aguila, Cathedral City Christina Chavez, Rancho Mirage Christy Lane, President of the Board of Canyon Estates, stated complaint of Architectural review committee regarding roofing. Aftab Dada, Hilton Hotel General Manager, Ed Svitac, and Charlie Robles, Palm Springs, stated support for the Palm Springs International Film Festival. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: None Councilmember Hodges present for this item only. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. CASE 5.0931 — PD279 —TTM30963—CENTURY VINTAGE HOMES -APPEAL Recommendation: That the Council consider an Appeal of a Planning , Commission denial for Planned Development District 279, Tentative Tract Map 30963 to subdivide 83.83 acres into a 308 parcel lot (282 gated and 26 non- gated) single family residential community, with conditions, for property located at the northeast corner of Gateway Drive and Highway 111. Councilmember Mills declared Conflict of Interest due to business client interest with applicant and left the Chamber. Mayor Kleindienst declared Conflict of Interest due to business client interest and left the Chamber. Director of Planning &Zoning reviewed the staff report. Mayor pro tem declared the Hearing open. The following persons spoke in support of the project: Renada Lee Simons, Palm Springs Mary Tremmons, Palm Springs John Pavelik, applicant Frank ?, Palm Springs Dan Blanchard, Palm Springs Lorraine Collie, Palm Springs ' Tom Suitt, Palm Springs Economic Development Corporation Everett Black, Palm Springs John Stiles, Palm Springs Economic Development Corporation Mike Ventura, no address given Juan Alvarez, no address given Jose Perez, no address given Council:Minutes 02-26-03, Page 3 ' The following persons spoke in opposition of the project: Reverend Willie Holland, Palm Springs Jimmy King, Palm Springs There being no further appearances, the Hearing was closed. Resolution 20561 overruling Planning Commission decision was presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Hodges and carried by the following vote, that R20561 be adopted. AYES: Members Hodges, Oden and Reller-Spurgin NO: None ABSENT: Member Mills and Mayor Kleindienst. 2. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT Case 5.0938 — PD 282—TTM 31006 - LAGUNA PACIFIC/CANYON VISTA Recommendation: That the Council approve Planned Development District 282 in-lieu of a Change of,Zone and Tentative Tract Map 31006 for the construction of 66 timeshare units with improvements for property located at the northeast corner of Murray Canyon Drive and Sierra Madre, R-2 and O zone, Section 35, Applicant Laguna Pacific — Brad Gorman; Canyon Vista — Joe Morreale. 151 Notices mailed. Director of Planning & Zoning reviewed the staff report. Mayor declared the Hearing open. The following persons spoke in support of the project: David Smith, project architect Ron Gregory, landscape architect Brad Gorman, applicant There being no further appearances, the Hearing was closed. Resolution 20562 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, Hodges absent, that R20562 be adopted. 1 Council Minutes 02-26-03, Page 4 Assistant City Clerk read Title of Ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-2 AND O TP PS282, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MURRAY CANYON DIRVE AND SIERRA MADRE, ZONE R-2 AND O, SECTION 35 After which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, Hodges absent, that further reading be waived and the Ordinance be introduced for first reading. 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. LEGISLATIVE ACTION: None ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: 3. LETTER OF SUPPORT ' That the Council request a letter of support from the Ague Caliente, Band of Cahuilla Indians to the State of California for local designation of Gaming Special Distribution Funds. City Manager withdrew the item 4. COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE AMENDMENT— SWIM CENTER Recommendation: That the Council amend the Comprehensive Fee Schedule regarding fees for use of the Palm Springs Swim Center by non-profit groups. City Manager reviewed the staff report. Councilmember Oden stated the recommendation would not be supported; that approval of the item does give the wrong impression to the Community and that it is not business friendly. Resolution 20563 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and carried by the fallowing vote, that R20563 be adopted. AYES: Members Mills, Reller-Spurgin and Mayor Kleindienst ' NO: Member Oden ABSENT: Member Hodges. Council -MinMtes 02-26-03, Page 5 5. LETTER OF SUPPORT Recommendation: That the Council authorize a letter of support to Congresswoman Mary Bono regarding tax deductions for housing located on Tribal Trust Land. .Councilmember Reller-Spurgin declared Conflict of Interest due residential property located on Fee Land. Motion to authorize a letter of support was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Oden and approved by the following vote. AYES: Members Mills. Oden and Mayor Kleindienst NO: None ABSENT: Member Hodges and Reller-Spurgin. ADDED STARTERS: None REPORTS & REQUESTS: ' CITY COUNCIL reports or requests PUBLIC reports or requests STAFF reports or requests ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. ZL / 1 !/ BARBARA J. WHITE Assistant City C�,rk PATRICIA A. SANDERS City Clerk