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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2005
' CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to order at 7:06 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Palm Springs Air Force ROTC Junior Color Guard led the
Pledge.
INVOCATION: Rev. Kathryne Middle, United Methodist Church led the Invocation.
ROLL CALL: (All Agencies)
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember
Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch, Mayor Oden.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, Assistant City Manager Butzlaff, City Attorney
Holland, City Clerk Thompson, City Treasurer Kanarr.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Oden and the City Council presented Jerry Grence, former Planning
Commissioner, a Certificate of Commendation for his service on the Planning
Commission from 2002 to 2005.
' Mayor Oden and the City Council presented Proclamations to the Palm Springs Sunup
Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of Palm Springs and proclaimed February 23, 2005 as
Rotary Club day in the City of Palm Springs and urged residents to recognize them for
their many contributions to the community.
Chuck Nesbit presented the City Council the issues and concerns that the Coachella
Valley Trail Users Coalition has with the Trials Plan in the MSHCP.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk, Thompson stated that Bond Counsel has requested that the joint City Council
and Financing Authority Item FA2 regarding the Airport Bond issue, be removed from
the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
City Cleric Thompson requested the City Council withdraw from the Agenda Consent
Calendar Item 2.M. regarding parking fines.
City Clerk; Thompson stated Public Hearing Item 1.E. regarding Boulders will be tabled
with no public testimony and direct staff to re-notice the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Pougnet removed Items 2.B. and 21. from the Consent Calendar for
' discussion.
Councilmember Mills removed Items 2.G., 2.K., 2.0. and 2.P from the Consent
Calendar for discussion.
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Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch removed Item 2.1. from the Consent Calendar for discussion. '
Councilmember Foat removed Item 2.P. from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Foat noted their abstentions from City
Council Item 2.S.; property ownership.
ACTION: Approve the Agenda as amended. Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch, seconded by
Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Holland reported that at 5:00 P.M. Mayor Oden called the meeting to order
and the City Council recessed into Closed Session to discuss matters on the posted
Closed Session Agenda. The City Council received reports, and no reportable actions
were taken.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. VACATION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY TRAMVIEW ROAD:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated February 16, 2005.
Mayor Oden opened the Public Hearing, and the following speakers '
addressed the City Council.
JANE SMITH, Palm Springs, requested clarification on the location of the
Tramview Road vacation.
No further speakers coming forward, Mayor Oden closed the Public
Hearing.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21202, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT, TITLE AND
INTEREST IN A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATED FOR
THE PUBLIC STREET NAMED TRAMVIEW ROAD IN SECTION 34,
TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST, FILE R-04-016. Motion
Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanimously
carried.
I.B. VACATION OF THE DESERT WATER AGENCY WELL SITE ACCESS
ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated February 16, 2005. '
Mayor Oden opened the Public Hearing, and no speakers coming forward
the Public Hearing was closed.
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ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21203, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, VACATING
AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN THE
RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATED FOR AN UN-NAMED PUBLIC STREET
SERVING AS ACCESS TO A DESERT WATER AGENCY WELL SITE IN
SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST, FILE R-04-047."
Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
1.C. CASE 5.0080-C — OUR SAVIOR'S COMMUNITY CHURCH - REQUEST
TO AMEND EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
TEMPORARY PARKING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN THE
EXISTING PARKING AREA — 1020 EAST RAMON ROAD — ZONE R-2,
SECTION 14:
Gary Wayne, Interim Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated February 16, 2005.
Mayor Oden opened the Public Hearing, and the following speaker
addressed the City Council.
IRA J. ANDERSEN, Appellant, provided an overview of the project.
Stated the sewer, water and electrical are in place. Stated the group
occupying the RV's will be retired people who will not make noise at night.
Addressed the letter of complaint, stated the project will not devaluate the
surrounding properties. Stated the Church is saving approximately
$40,000 by parking the RV's on site.
No further speakers coming forward, Mayor Oden closed the Public
Hearing.
The City Council discussed the location of the units, location of fencing,
noise issues, the number of complaints received, setting a precedent,
location of the units from the street, visibility from the street, potential
impacts on neighbors, condition no. 7 change to Building Department.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21204 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA TO
OVERTURN THE PLANNING COMMISSIONS DECISION ON JANUARY
12, 2005 TO DENY CASE 5.0080-C TO ALLOW THE USE OF THE
PARKING AREA AS A TEMPORARY RV LOT TO ALLOW A MAXIMUM
OF NINE RV UNITS FOR A MAXIMUM OF NINE MONTHS, LOCATED
AT 1020 EAST RAMON ROAD, ZONE R-2, SECTION 14;" amending
condition number 7 to read 'Our Savior's Community Church shall provide
' proper utility, sewer and water connections for the RV units, subject to the
approval of the Building Department.' Motion Councilmember Pougnet,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote.
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I.D. APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO WIDEN GENE '
AUTRY TRAIL:
David Barakian, City Engineer, and Jing Yeo, Principal Planner, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 16,
2005.
Mayor Oden opened the Public Hearing, and no speakers coming forward
the Public Hearing was closed.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21205 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS APPROVING THE
APPLICATION TO WIDEN GENE AUTRY TRAIL FROM TWO TO SIX
LANES BETWEEN VISTA CHINO AND VIA ESCUELA AND FROM TWO
TO FOUR LANES BETWEEN VIA ESCUELA AND THE APPROACH TO
THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD BRIDGE THROUGH THE
WHITEWATER RIVER WASH, SECTION 6 AND 31, T4S, R5E;" and 3)
Direct staff to undertake the following measures related to this project: a)
Pursuant to the measures included, if any, in the Programmatic Biological
Opinion issued for the Gene Autry Trail Railroad Bridge Widening Project;
incorporate wildlife undercrossings as may be proposed by the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, and b) Pursuant to the measures included in the
Final Coachella Valley Multi Species Habitat Conservation Plan adopted
by the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and the local
agencies, work with CVAG and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to
identify a funding plan for the ultimate Gerie Autry Trail Bridge over the
Whitewater River, and implement the Bridge when funding is available.
Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
I.E. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31095 — CASE NO. 5.0973 — PD 304 - THE
BOULDERS — WESSMAN DEVELOPMENT - 751 WEST VIA ESCUEEA
—APN's 504-150-002, 504-150-008, AND 504-150-009:
ACTION: Table with no public testimony, direct staff to re-notice the Public
Hearing. By consensus of the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
BOB MILES, Palm Springs, stated he purchased an airplane in hanger number 8 at the
Palm Springs airport; and requested the release of his airplane by the City.
FERNANDO VILLA, speaking for the Applicant on Item 2.B., requested an extension for
a minimum of one-year.
HAROLD STONE, Palm Springs, requested that Cities represented on the Palm '
Springs International Airport Commission contribute to the airport; commented on
airport noise.
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' BILL MATTHEWS, Palm Springs, commented on Item 3.A.; requested the City Council
not freeze positions on the Police Department.
JOSEPH SCHIENHOLZ, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition to Item 2.D. regarding the
sale of alcohol at the Horizon Hotel and submitted a petition from residents of Rancho
La Paz Residents.
MARK STAFFORD, President Palm Springs Police Officers Association, spoke in
opposition to Measure B and support on Measure C on the upcoming March 8, 2005
Special Election ballot; stated his opposition to Item 3.A. regarding the unfunded
positions on the Police Department.
CHARLES SACHS, Palm Springs, commented on the City Attorney services and the
payment of such services; stated it is'a good contract.
CLAUDETTE HINRICHS, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition to Item 2.D. regarding the
sale of alcohol at the Horizon Hotel.
ROBERT EVANS, Palm Springs, stated his disappointment that the Mayor's State of
the City Address was not televised on PSCTV.
JOANNE CHARANNE and ROBIN PTACEK, Palm Springs Library, spoke in opposition
to Item 3.A. and the reduction of positions at the Palm Springs Library.
MITCH SPIKE, Palm Springs Police Department, spoke in opposition to Measure B on
the March 5, 2005 Special Election,
JANE SMITH, Palm Springs, stated the City Council is not protecting the community
and species.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, spoke in support of Item 2.C. sale of alcohol at Three
Things on Palm Canyon; commented on the removal of Item 2.M. regarding parking
fines; requested an increase in staffing to the Police Department.
DANA STEWART, Palm Springs, spoke regarding Item FA2 and Item 2.K. on airport
construction and financing; spoke in support of additional police and firefighters; stated
her support on Measure B and opposition to Measure C.
RICH CAMPBELL, Horizon Hotel, stated he would answer any questions on Item 2.D.
sale of alcohol at the Horizon Hotel, and requested City Council support.
JIM SHINER, Palm Springs, stated his opposition to Item 3.A. and the freezing of
positions at the Police Department.
' BILL FINEGOLD, Palm Springs, stated his opposition to Measure B and support of
Measure C; stated his opposition to Item 3.A. freezing of positions on the Police
Department.
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SACHA, Palm Springs, stated her opposition to Item 3.A. and reduction of staff to the '
public library staff and police department.
TRISHA SANDERS, Palm Springs, stated the Mayor's State of the City Address will air
tonight 9:30 P.M. on channel 20.
The City Council recessed at 9:02 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 9:13 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
Councilmember Pougnet requested the Citizens think about comments that may cross
the line.
Mayor Oden stated he presented proclamation to Sydney Shelton at the Camelot
Theatre; commented on the EQCA event at the San Francisco City Hall and the Palm
Springs Historical Society event at the Plaza Theatre. Mayor Oden request staff place
on the February 23, 2005 Study Session an item to discuss the Winter Park Authority
de-annexation. Stated a forum will be held Tuesday March 1 on the Measures B and C,
sponsored by the Chamber and the Desert Sun.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Ready requested that the City Council withdraw Item 2.D. from the
Agenda.
The City Council recessed at 9:18 P.M. to a Joint Meeting of the City Council and the
City of Palm Springs Financing Authority.
JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
FINANCING AUTHORITY:
FA2. REFINANCING OF THE 1992 AIRPORT BOND ISSUE AND AMENDING
CERTAIN DOCUMENTS OF THE 1998 GENERAL AIRPORT REVENUE
BONDS:
City Treasurer Kanarr provided background information as outlined in the staff
report dated February 16, 2005.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21206 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING
CERTAIN DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND
DELIVERY OF NOT TO EXCEED $13,500,000. PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FINANCING AUTHORITY AIRPORT PASSENGER
FACILITY CHARGE SUBORDINATE REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES
2005A (PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT) AND AUTHORIZING ,
CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH." Motion Councilmember
Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch and unanimously carried.
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The Joint Meeting of the City Council and Palm Springs Financing Authority adjourned
at 9:22 P.M.
The City Council recessed as the Community Redevelopment Agency at 9:22 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 9:24 P.M.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Item 2.A., 2.C., 2.E., 2.F., 2.H., 2.J., 2.N., 2.Q., 2.R., 2.S., and
2.T., Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch
and unanimously carried.
2.A. ACTION: Report on the Posting of the February 16, 2005 City Council
Agenda. Receive and File. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.13. Proposed Resolution granting Fairfield Resorts, Inc. an extension from
January 30, 2005 to April 30, 2005 for Planned Development District 260
and Tentative Tract Map 29691 for 254 timeshare units at 961 S. Palm
Canyon Drive, Zones W-C-1 and W-R-3, Section 22 and 23. Removed
from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
2.C. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21208 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
A RESOLUTION OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY IN ORDER TO
SELL ALCOHOL AT A PROPOSED NEW STORE LOCATED AT 242
NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, C-B-D ZONE, SECTION 15, APM 513-
091-011;" as requested by Michael and Kathy Judson-Carr with Three
Things LLC. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.D. Proposed Resolution approving a Resolution of Convenience and
Necessity, as requested by the Horizon Hotel, to sell alcohol within the
Horizon Hotel located at 1050 E. Palm Canyon Drive., Zone R-3, Section
24. Withdrawn from the Agenda at the request of staff.
2.E. ACTION: Approve Minute Order No. 7629 authorizing a gift agreement
with The John Kennedy Trust for a bronze sculpture entitled "Sympatico,"
valued at $65,000. A5042. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.17. ACTION: Approve 1) Minute Order No. 7630 Amendment 1 to A4665 with
HDR Engineering for additional professional engineering design services
for the Gene Autry Trail railroad bridge widening in the amount of
$107,572 for a total contract amount of $588,572. CP 01-04; and 2)
Minute Order No. 7631 Amendment 1 to A4666 with HDR Engineering for
additional professional engineering design services for the Gene Autry
' Trail widening in the amount of $70,859 for a total contract amount of
$485,859. CP 02-03. A4665 and A4666. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
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2.G. Resignation of Shevlin Rush from the Historic Site Preservation Board. ,
Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
2.H. ACTION: Approve Minute Order No. 7632 rescinding MO 7601 and
canceling award of contract to G & M Construction A5017 for construction
of the new Employee Parking Lot B in the amount of $420,900. Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1. Sponsorship of the "Eyes Wide Open" event on Sunday, March 13, 2005
waiving the normal park use fee, identifying funds for the cost of display
tent rental fee and staff services. Removed from the Consent Calendar
for separate discussion.
2.J. ACTION: Approve Minute Order No. 7633 amending Fiscal Year 2002-
2003 Law Enforcement Block Grant by adding substitute pepper ball
launchers and hard cases for the launchers and ammunition and deleting
the crime analysis research. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.K. Amendment 1 to A4998 with Parsons Transportation Group Inc for
construction management services at the: Palm Springs International
Airport. Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
21. Amendment 1 to A4671 extending the agreement to March 31, 2006 for '
the Driving Under the Influence Enforcement grant from Office of Traffic
Safety. A4671. Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
discussion.
2.M. Proposed Amendment to the bail schedule with regard to all parking
citations. Withdrawn from the Agenda at the: request of staff.
2.N. ACTION: Receive and file report of emergency purchases made to
mitigate storm damages related to the December 2004 declaration of a
local emergency. (Executive Order 2004-01 declaring the existence of a
local emergency and ratified by Resolution No. 21175). Approved as part
of the Consent Calendar.
2.0. Declaring as surplus 26 dormant accounts held in the Trust and Agency
Fund totaling $123,732.82. Removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion.
2.P. Authorizing the sale of Vehicle License Fee (VFL) Gap Loan of $746,070
to California Development Authority for an amount not less than $671,000.
A5043 Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
2.Q. ACTION: Receive and file Treasurer's Investment Report as of December '
31, 2004. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.R. ACTION: Receive and file Staff Authorized Agreements covering the
period December 22, 2004 through January 31, 2005. Approved as part
of the Consent Calendar.
2.& ACTION: Adopt Resolution Nos. 21211 and 21212 "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE 2004-05 FISCAL YEAR;" and
approve the following loan repayments and new loans (at 6%) interest
from the General Fund, effective February 16, 2005:
Loan Repay New Loan
Merged Area No. 1 Debt Service $ 600,000.
Merged Area No. 1 Capital Project $ 600,000.
Merged Area No. 2 Debt Service $ 300,000.
Merged Area No. 2 Capital Project $ 300,000.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar noting the abstentions of
Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Foat.
27. ACTION: Resolution No. 21213, 21214 and 21215 approving Payroll
Warrants and Claims & Demands. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.U. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 4043 with Airport Displays, Ltd.,
extending the contract term for advertising services at the Palm Springs
International Airport. Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
discussion.
2.V. Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant Services Agreement with Pacific
Municipal Consultants for Planning and Environmental Support Services
for additional contract planning and environmental services; and 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 21217 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE 2004-05
FISCAL YEAR. Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
discussion.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.13. GRANTING FAIRFIELD RESORTS, INC. AN EXTENSION FROM
JANUARY 30, 2005 TO APRIL 30, 2005 FOR PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 260 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29691
FOR 254 TIMESHARE UNITS AT 961 S. PALM CANYON DRIVE,
ZONES W-C-1 AND W-R-3, SECTION 22 AND 23:
' Jing Yeo, Principal Planner, provided background information as outlined
in the staff report dated February 16, 2005.
The City Council discussed providing the extension for one-year.
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ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21207 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY ,
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING A TIME EXTENSION FOR THE STAR CANYON RESORT,
CASE NO. 5.0830-PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 260 (PD-
260) AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29691 (TTM 29691) FROM
JANUARY 30, 2005 TO JANUARY 30, 2006 LOCATED AT 961 SOUTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONES W-C-1 AND W-R-3, SECTIONS 22 AND
23;" as amended by granting the extension for one-year. Motion Mayor
Pro Tern McCulloch, seconded by Councilmember Mills and carried on a
roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch, and Mayor
Oden.
NOES: Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Pougnet.
2.G. RESIGNATION OF SHEVLIN RUSH FROM THE HISTORIC SITE
PRESERVATION BOARD:
City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated February 16, 2005.
The City Council discussed alternative forms of advertising the vacancy.
ACTION: 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Shevlin Rush from the
Historic Site Preservation Board; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to Post a
Notice of Vacancy and advertise on PSCTV. Motion Councilmember
Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried on a
roll call vote.
2.1. SPONSORSHIP OF THE "EYES WIDE OPEN" EVENT ON SUNDAY,
MARCH 13, 2005:
Scott Mikesell, Director of Parks and Recreation and Councilmember Foat
provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated
February 16, 2005.
The City Council discussed aspects of the event, waiving the normal park
use fee, identifying funds for the cost of display tent rental fee and staff
services, and conflict of scheduling with other events.
MOTION: Deny the request. Motion Councilmember Mills. Motion died
for lack of a second. No action was taken by the City Council.
2.K. AMENDMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
RELATING TO THE PASSENGER SCREENING CHECKPOINT AND
HOLDROOM MODIFICATIONS AT THE PALM SPRINGS '
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
ACTION: Approve Minute Order No. 7634 Amendment 1 to A4998 with
Parsons Transportation Group Inc for construction management services
relating to the passenger screening checkpoint and holdroom
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modifications at the Palm Springs International Airport in an additional
' amount of $277,652. Total $1,217,733. Motion Councilmember Mills,
seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote. -
2.L. EXTENDING THE AGREEMENT FOR THE DRIVING UNDER THE
INFLUENCE ENFORCEMENT GRANT:
Gary Jeandron, Police Chief provided background information as outlined
in the staff report dated February 16, 2005.
ACTION: Approve Minute Order No. 7635 Amendment 1 to A4671
extending the agreement to March 31, 2006 for the Driving Under the
Influence Enforcement grant from Office of Traffic Safety. A4671. Motion
Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2.0. DECLARING AS SURPLUS 26 DORMANT ACCOUNTS HELD IN THE
TRUST AND AGENCY FUND:
Thomas Kanarr, Director of Finance provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated February 16, 2005.
The City Council discussed specifics of the claim process.
' ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21209 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING 26 DORMANT DEPOSITS IN THE CITY'S TRUST AND
AGENCY FUND AS SURPLUS, ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR
CLAIMING SAID DEPOSITS AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER TO
THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND OF ANY ACCOUNTS REMAINING
UNCLAIMED AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE CLAIM PERIOD."
Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2.P. AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF VEHICLE LICENSE FEE (VFL) GAP
LOAN TO CALIFORNIA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
Thomas Kanarr, Director of Finance provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated February 16, 2005.
The City Council discussed the balance and safety of waiting for the State
to pay the VFL vs. selling the loan immediately for instant proceeds.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21210 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS APPROVING THE FORM
' OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS
WITH RESPECT TO THE SALE OF THE SELLER'S VEHICLE LICENSE
FEE RECEIVABLE FROM THE STATE; AND DIRECTING AND
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION
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THEREWITH;" authorizing the sale of Vehicle License Fee (VFL) Gap
Loan of $746,070 to California Development Authority for an amount not '
less than $671,000. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by
Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2.U. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO. 4043 WITH AIRPORT DISPLAYS,
LTD., FOR ADVERTISING SERVICES AT THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated February 15, 2005. He stated that additional signing
such as "Welcome to the Palm Springs Airport" would be addressed by
staff outside of this contract.
Mayor Oden requested staff return to the City Council with a Local
Preference program and costs.
ACTION: Approve Minute Order No. 7636 approving amendment No. 2 to
Agreement No. 4043 with Airport Displays, Ltd., in a form acceptable to
the City Attorney, extending the contract term for advertising services at
the Palm Springs International Airport. Motion Councilmember Mills,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote.
2.V. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC MUNICIPAL ,
CONSULTANTS FOR PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
SERVICES:
Assistant City Manager Butzlaff provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated February 16, 2005.
The City Council discussed Code Review not included in the contract until
a new Planning Director is on-board; and the status of current vacancies
in the Department.
ACTION: 1) Approve Minute Order 7637 Amendment No. 1 to Agreement
No. 5005 the Consultant Services Agreement with Pacific Municipal
Consultants for Planning and Environmental Support Services for
additional contract planning and environmental services; and 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 21216 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE 2004-05
FISCAL YEAR. A5005. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by
Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND '
COMPENSATION PLAN:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated February 16, 2005.
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City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated February 16, 2005.
The City Council discussed the reduction in services caused by the
reduction in the Library and Police Department staffing.
Councilmember Pougnet requested additional information be provided by
the City Manager and staff for the next budget including: participation in
retirement programs, capping retiree health insurance, participation in
employee health plans, police take-home car policy, library outsourcing
and police activity outsourcing.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21217, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS
AND COMPENSATION PLAN, ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 20974;"
as amended in Section 3 by adding back the .50 FTE Library Assistant
and adding back the 1.0 FTE Community Services Coordinator; and
Section 4 unfreeze the 2.0 FTE Police Officer positions. Motion
Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
' 3.B. PROPOSED ORDINANCE MODIFYING THE COMMENCEMENT OF
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:
City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated February 16, 2005.
ACTION: Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1665, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 2.04.010 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE, RELATING TO THE TIME FOR COMMENCEMENT OF
REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL." Motion
Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
S.A. REQUEST FROM COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR
CONTROL DISTRICT TO FUND A RESPONSIVE ABATEMENT
PROGRAM FOR THE RED IMPORTED FIRE ANT AT A COST OF
$36,100. PER YEAR:
Assistant City Manager Butzlaff provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated February 16, 2005.
City Council Minutes
February 16,2005
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ACTION: Not to fund the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control
Red Imported Fire Ant program. Motion (Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch,
seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried.
5.13. ADOPTION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT NO.
2005-01, EXPANSION TERMINAL/HOLDROOMS, ADD CHECKPOINT
PHASE 3 AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTER14ATIONAL AIRPORT:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated February 16, 2005.
ACTION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. 7638 adopting the plans and
specifications for Project No. 2005-01, Expansion Terminal/Hold rooms —
Add Security Checkpoint Phase 3; and 2) Direct staff to proceed with the
solicitation of bids. Motion Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch, seconded by
Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Pougnet provided an update on the sub-committee activity on the City's
draft vision statement.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 10:49 P.M. to a City Council Study
Session and Adjourned Regular Meeting at 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 23, 2005, ,
City Hall Council Chamber, preceded by a Closed Session at 5:30 P.M., City Hall Small
Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way.
ND APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
2 , DAY OF MARCH, 2005.
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