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Home My WebLink About2003 - MINUTES - 4/16/2003 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 16, 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, April 16, 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 Mills, Oden, and Mayor Kleindienst Absent: Councilmembers Hodges and Reller-Spurgin The meeting was opened with the Salute to the Flag, and an invocation by Shauna Segundo — Baha'i Faith REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on April 11, 2003. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 5 of agenda this date. PRESENTATIONS: Swear-in Police Officer Issac Hackbarth Golden Bear Award-Dispatcher Angela Sawyer; ID Technician Calvin Fenner Framed Poster from Rose Parade, Gary Ovitt, Mayor of Ontario 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mike Kovaleff, President of the Police Officers Association, stated that 236 POAs in California have the retirement rate of 3% at age 50, that calls for service have tripled in Palm Springs over the last 10 years, along with the added responsibility, and that the decision was made to keep their COLA in the contract. Nancy Ann Vaughn, Palm Springs, stated that the neighborhood residents near the Knott's Water Park are very upset about the noise that will be coming from the party to be held there from 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on Friday, April 18, 2003, and asked that the party be suspended. Joshua Herbell, Palm Springs, stated concern regarding the party at Knott's Water Park, ' and requested the noise ordinance be upheld, not suspended. Council Minutes 04-16-03, Page 2 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: ' Motion to approve Items 1 and 2 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Oden, excluding items 3 and 4, Hodges and Reller-Spurgin absent, that Items 1 and 2 be adopted. Review by City Manager of Consent Items to be clarified. 1. Approval of Minutes February 26, March 5, 5, 12, 19 & 20, 2003. (March 12 cont'd to 5-7-03 due to Oden abstain) 2. MO 7285 approving joint agreement between the City of Palm Springs, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District related to the design, installation, construction, operation and maintenance of storm drain lateral 15A, State 1. A4684. (Subject to City Attorney approval) 3. MO ----- approving agreement with Steiny and Company, Inc for the Sunrise Way at Sunny Dunes Road Traffic Signal Installation Project for $99,264. CP02-25. A-----. Continued to 4-23-03. 4. Res and approving Payroll Warrants and Claims & Demands. Cont'd to 5-7-03. ' EXTENDED CONSENT AGENDA: None PUBLIC HEARINGS: None 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. ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING &ADOPTION (Intro 3-19-03) City Clerk read Title of Ordinance 1627 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 Oden, seconded by Mills and carried by the following vote that further reading be waived and Ordinance 1627 be adopted. AYES: Members Mills, Oden and Mayor Kleindienst NO: None ABSENT: Members Hodges and Reller-Spurgin Council Minutes 04-16-03, Page 3 6. RETAIL DEVELOPMENT ATTRACTION AREA Recommendation: That the Council establish a Retail Development Attraction Area and adopt the program for objectives and approaches to development in the commercially zoned areas for the property generally surrounding the intersection of Ramon Road and Gene Autry Trail and East Palm Canyon Drive and Gene Autry Trail. Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report, and stated that the City is already working with one developer in the retail corridor, that some infrastructure needs to be provided, such as drainage, traffic, flood, etc., however, the City does not have to commit to any financial resources, and that this area is ideal for retail projects because of good access and a high traffic count. Councilmember Oden stated this is a good idea, and would like to clearly identify other areas in the City to be worked on. Mayor Kleindienst stated developers are reluctant to develop near 1-10 due to the nightmare of the interchanges on Indian and Gene Autry. ' Resolution 20584 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Oden and carried by the following vote that R20584 be adopted. AYES: Members Mills, Oden, and Mayor Kleindienst NO: None ABSENT: Members Hodges and Reller-Spurgin 7. TRAMWAY GAS STATION -VISITORS CENTER Recommendation: That the Council approve an agreement with O'Donnell + Escalante Architects for the architectural and engineering services for the City's new Visitors Center located at 2901 North Palm Canyon Drive for $91,000; and amend the budget thereto. A-----. City Manager withdrew the item. 8. RESOLUTION OF CONVENIENCE & NECESSITY Recommendation: That the Council adopt a Resolution of Convenience and Necessity for the retail sales of alcohol (Beer and wine only) in conjunction with a warehouse/distribution center in a multi-tenant building located at 820 Research Drive, Units 11 and 12. Applicant: Jacques-Wrigley Management Group, LLC. Director of Planning & Zoning reviewed the staff report, and stated that this is a creative business, which is kind of a room service for small hotels, and there is no special signage required. Councilmember Oden questioned if the site is too small to host events. Council Minutes 04-16-03, Page 4 ' Director of Planning & Zoning stated this is a very small warehouse that backs up against the airport and would be too small to host events, as it is only 2 tenant spaces. Resolution 20585 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Oden, and carried by the following vote that R20585 be adopted. AYES: Members Mills, Oden, and Mayor Kleindienst NO: None ABSENT: Members Hodges and Reller-Spurgin 9. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None ADDED STARTERS: None REPORTS & REQUESTS: CITY COUNCIL reports or requests 10. Received & Filed: a) Treasurer's Investment Report of February 28, 2003 b) Southern California Edison 2002 Franchise Statement ' c) The Gas Company 2002 Franchise Statement PUBLIC reports or requests STAFF reports or requests Mayor Kleindienst asked that the honored guests from the New Zealand Rotarian group come forward to be welcomed by the City. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. BARBARAJ. WHC E " Assistant City Clerk ja PATRICIA A. SANDERS City Clerk