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Home My WebLink About2003 - MINUTES - 3/19/2003 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ' CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 19, 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, March 19, 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, Reller-Spurgin, and Mayor Kleindienst Absent: None The meeting was opened with the Salute to the Flag, and an invocation by Rev. David Pelletier— Metropolitan Community Church. REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on March 14, 2003. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 6 of agenda this date. PRESENTATIONS: None HOUSING AUTHORITY: FINANCING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: No Business PUBLIC COMMENTS: John Brown, representing Desert Aids Project, stated that item 2 was withdrawn by the applicant and should not be considered. Dr. Wayne McKinny, Well of the Desert, stated that the homeless population is a significant number and growing in the Valley and that an alternate site does need to be found for a homeless center. The fallowing persons spoke in opposition to the homeless day care drop in center in item 2. David Chavarria, Palm Springs Margot Hertz, Palm Springs Ed Dietrick, Palm Springs Michelle Martin, Palm Springs Wallace Brown, Palm Springs, stated that the use of the JC Frey building for Well of the Desert should be expanded to include a mail drop; a telephone line; commercial washer ' and dryer, shower facilities and the rent to the group should be lowered to $1.00 per month. Sheila Brown, Palm Springs, concurred with Wallace Brown. Patricia Younker, Palm Springs, concurred with Wallace Brown. �I Council Minutes 03-19-03, Page 2 ' Lanny Swerdlow, Palm Springs, read a prepared statement, copy on file in Office of the City Clerk regarding legalized marijuana. The following persons spoke in support of Rocktoberfest, Jim Dollar, Palm Springs Richard Kadu, Palm Springs Joy Meredith, representing Main Street Thomas Van Etten, Palm Springs, spoke in support of the Police Chief. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Items 1 and 3. Approved. Item #2 Withdrawn. It was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, that Items 1 thru 3, excluding 2, be adopted. Review by City Manager of Consent Items to be clarified. 1. MO 7273 approving purchase from Desert Water Agency for additional water service for the southerly terminal access roadway security reconfiguration for $44,480, fully FAA funded. CP2002-20. 2 Res ----- denying Case 5.0934 — PD 281 —Vista Sunrise Project. Withdrawn by Applicant. 3, Res 20567 and 20568 approving Payroll Warrants and Claims & Demands. Note abstentions, if any: Ccuncilmember Warrant## Payee Particular Nature of Conflict Reller-Spurgin 985486 Spurgin Spouse 985587 Mills 985499 Tenet Business Related EXTENDED CONSENT AGENDA: None PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4, Case No. 5.0935 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BMX (BICYCLE) RACING TRACK On March 5, 2003, Council continued this item to consider approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 5.0935, for a BMX (bicycle) racing track on 9.12 acres of land, located at the Southeast corner of Mesquite Avenue East and Vella Road, 4575 Mesquite Avenue East, Zone O, Section 19. Applicant: Palm Springs Police Activities League (PAL), Officer George Palomares. 28 Notices , Mailed. City Manager withdrew the item. Council Minutes 03-19-03, Page 3 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: 5. FRANK SINATRA MUSEUM & THEATER Recommendation: That the Council approve and authorize the Mayor to endorse a letter of support for the development of a proposed Frank Sinatra Museum & Theater to be located in downtown Palm Springs. Mr. Ben Flanzbaum review materials provided to the Council, copy on file in Office of the City Clerk. Minute Order 7276 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, that M07276 be adopted. 6. TRAUMA INTERVENTION PROGRAM Recommendation: That the Council determine participation in the Trauma Intervention Program, Inc; and establish an agreement outlining performance expectations, fees and liability issues to be effective July 1, 2003. for an annual cost of$5,125. A----. Fire Chief reviewed the staff report. City Manager stated that a letter from CVAG would be forwarded to the Council for review and requested the item be continued. Motion to continue the matter to April 2, 2003 was presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Hodges, and unanimously carried, that the motion be adopted. 7_ 2002-03 ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDMENT 2 - POLICE DEPARTMENT Recommendation: That the Council approve Amendment 2 to the 2002-03 Allocated Positions and Compensation Plan regarding the Police Department. City Manager reviewed the staff report. Resolution 20569 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by ' Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, that R20569 be adopted. Council Minutes 03-19-03, Page 4 8, PERS CONTRACT AMENDMENT— PALM SPRINGS POLICE OFFICERS ' ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING Recommendation: That the Council give notice of intention to approve an Amendment to the Contract with the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) in compliance with Resolution 19873_ City Manager reviewed the staff report. Resolution 20570 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, that R20570 be adopted. City Clerk read Title of Ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried that further reading be waived and the Ordinance be introduced for first reading. 9. RUDDY'S GENERAL STORE GIFT DONATION Recommendation: That the Council accept a gift donation from Mr. Jim Ruddy of the contents of the 1930's General Store located in the Village Green and rescind Agreement 3843. City Manager stated that the donation was generous and requested authorization to appoint a subcommittee to govern the store operations. Mr. Ruddy stated that the store is a time capsule of when the City was formed. Minute Order 7274 and 7275 as recommended were presented; after which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, that MO7274 and 7275 be adopted. Motion to appoint Councilmember Mills and Oden as sub-committee and authorize the City Manager to appoint 3 employees as Board members was presented; after which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried that the Motion be adopted. 10. CLEAN CITIES CONFERENCE Recommendation: That the Council waive certain fees, including fees for the Municipal Golf Course, and offer support to the Clean Air Cities Conference to be held in the City of Palm Springs during the period May 18 —21, 2003. Council Minutes ' 03-19-03, Page 5 City Manager reviewed the recommended actions. Minute Order 7277 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, that MO7277 be adopted. 11. ROCKTOBERFEST Recommendation: That the Council support the upcoming Rocktoberfest, 2003; waive necessary regulatory ordinances; order street closures. Director of Tourism reviewed a handout, copy on file in Office of the City Clerk. Resolution 20571 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried, that R20571 be adopted. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None ADDED STARTERS: None REPORTS & REQUESTS: CITY COUNCIL reports or requests 12_ Treasurer's Investment Report of January 31, 2003 — received &filed 13. General Plan Update outline—received & filed 14. Council appointment to Subcommittee (10) for Budget Task Force; appointment of Chair; designation of meeting place and televising of meetings. John Stiles, Chairman Sharon Lock Howard Lapham, EDC Al Reichle Tom Mulhall, EDC Paul Madsen Steve Nichols, EDC Ginny Foat Truman Gates, EDC Lynne Bushore Mike McCulloch, EDC 15. Council Cabinet Schedule Tuesday, April 8, 2003, 7:00 p.m., Large Conference Room. ' Oden — Request what is process or procedure for parking restriction signs Request policy re: correspondence to be reviewed by City Manager as to tone (re: major promoters) Request letter re: Cabarets Council Minutes 03-19-03, Page 6 Hodges — Request future agenda — Citizens Task Force re: Prop 215 "Legal , use of Medical Marijuana" Request info on helicopters flying Friday & Saturday 12 (midnight) to 1:00 a.m. over home area — not sure what was going on — please check paths and frequency Mills — Request status of letter to State re: not imposing a tax on Alternate Energy fuel PUBLIC reports or requests STAFF reports or requests 16. Emergency Service Coordinator briefed the City Council on the Valley Wide Earthquake exercise held this date throughout the Valley. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business Mayor declared them eting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS City Clerk 1