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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-02-23 CC MINUTES PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AND ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES ' WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2005 COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Pougnet led the Pledge. ROLL CALL: 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, APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: ACTION: Approve the Agenda .as presented. Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland reported that at 5:30 P.M. Mayor Oden called the meeting to ' order. On a Motion by Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills and a unanimous vote, the City Council made the finding that an additional Closed Session Item came to the attention of the City after the posting of the Agenda, and an immediate need to discuss the item; then added one Item to the Closed Session Agenda under Government Code Section 54956.9(b): One Case of Anticipated Litigation. The City Council then recessed into Closed Session to discuss matters on the Closed Session Agenda. The City Council received reports, and no reportable actions were taken. PUBLIC COMMENT: VIC GAINER, Palm Springs, commented on the upcoming March 8, 2005 Special Election; stated his support for Measure B and opposition to Measure C. DANA STEWART, Palm Springs, commented on time and procedure changes for the City Council and the Planning Commission, CHERYL RODBERG, Palm Springs, complemented the City Council for their hard work and dedication; spoke against recent 'name calling' in the community. KATHI JACOBS, Director Government Community Relations, Time Warner Cable, spoke regarding Item 2.C. and the role of the contractor in the assessment; requested the City Council hire a contractor in conjunction with Time Warner. ' FRANK GAYDOS, Palm Springs, spoke regarding Item 1.A., made a request for information regarding the Big Horn Sheep, Shuttle use on Tramway Road. Stated his support for Measure B and opposition to Measure C. City Council Minutes February 23,2005 Page 2 CAROLE SUKMAN, Palm Springs, stated the funding for the Mayor's State of the City ' Address was provided by Contempo Homes who does business with the City, a conflict of interest. SHELLY SAUNDERS, Palm Springs, commented on a recent article in the Desert Sun; stated her opposition to Measure B and support of Measure C. ILONA ARSONI, Palm Springs, requested the City protect the mountains, fauna and flora; stated her support for Measure B, and opposition to Measure C. ROBIN BURNS, Classic Cab, commented on Item 1.C. Taxi Cab Regulation, stated she has spent over $80,000 on regulations in the last 5-years. She stated the current regulator has a conflict of interest and shares in the profits. SERGIO SANTO, commented on Item 1.C. Taxi Cab Regulation, stated SunLine is more concerned with making a profit then regulating the industry. He recommended self-regulation of the Taxi Cab Industry. MITCH SPIKE, Vice-President Palm Springs Police Officers Association, thanked the City Council for un-freezing the Police Officers in the Budget and stated his opposition to Measure B. DENNIS CUNNINGHAM, commented on Measure B on the upcoming special election , ballot and possible lawsuits; stated his opposition to Measure B. STEVE NICHOLS, Palm Springs, stated the Initiative process is an incorrect way to plan land use; stated his opposition to Measure B. ROXANN PLOSS, Palm Springs, stated she has a friend with a business downtown who will be closing; stated her support for Measure B and support of Measure C. ERNEST VINCENT, Palm Springs, stated his concerns and opposition to Measure B. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: Mayor Pro Tem McCulloch commented on the Mayor's State of the City Address not aired on PSCTV Channel 17. Councilmember Foat commented on Steve Nichols and the Historical Society for the wonderful event at the Plaza Theatre. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: No Report. 1. STUDY SESSION: I.A. DEANNEXATION REQUEST — MOUNT SAN JACINTO WINTER PARK ' AUTHORITY PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY: City Council Minutes February 23,2005 Page 3 ' Rob Parkins, President and General Manager, Mount San Jacinto Palm Springs Winter Park Authority, provide background information regarding the request as outlined in his letter to the City Manager dated January 25, 2005. The City Council discussed the actions and requirements of the Board as outlined in the Letter to the City Manager, the parking structure development, other development plans at the top of the Tram, and the marketing benefits to the City, the effect of Measure B on the Tram. No action taken. 1.B. DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF DOWNTOWN MARKET AREA -- BUXTON STUDY: John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development provided background information. Matt Montgomery, Territory Business Manager, Buxton Company, provided background information on the Community ID Program as outlined in a Power Point presentation. The City Council discussed the initial letter and a follow-up plan to the letters that were sent, profiling the lifestyles for same-sex households, ' profile charts, year-round residents vs. second home owners, cost vs. value of the home and the factors of the types of consumers, how Buxton complied the information, 15-minute drive time factor. No action taken. The City Council recessed at 8:39 P.M. The City Council reconvened at 8:50 P.M. 1.C. TAXI CAB REGULATION: Request from CVAG with respect to Valley-wide Taxi Regulation. City Manager Ready provided background information on the different Taxi Regulation alternatives. Sergio M. Santo, President, Coachella Valley Taxi Owners Association, outlined the proposal he presented to City Council. Mr. Santos stated there are errors in the report, and CVAG regulates taxicabs through SunLine, and the tremendous growth in the number of cabs without new ridership; problems associated with the purchase and sale of CNV vehicles. He stated that the C.V.T.O.A is against regulation by SunLine. He presented the C.V.T.O.A. model for self-regulation. ' ACTION: Direct staff to prepare a resolution and return to the City Council which will notify CVAG of the City's intent to support CVAG regulation of Taxi Operators as a regional issue and requesting CVAG place this item on the CVAG Agenda. By consensus of the City Council. City Council Minutes February 23,2005 Page 4 I.D. IDENTIFICATION OF FUTURE STUDY SESSION TOPICS: , City Manager Ready presented a list of topics for future Study Session Items. 3/9 Salton Sea Authority Restoration Plan Presentation, 3/9 Property-Owners of Riverside County — Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan Presentation, 3/23 Fiscal Impact Study — Fire Department, 3/23 Five-minute Fire Response Requirement, 3/23 CDBG Consolidated Plan, 4/13 Palm Springs Dessert Resorts Convention and Visitors Authority Marketing Study. Not scheduled at this time are the Animal Shelter and Discussion of Green Building, with direction for the City Manager to schedule as appropriate. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 2. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Oden requested Item 2.C. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., and B. Motion Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA: ' ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.13. PROPOSED AMENDMENT 1 TO PALM DRIVE AND GENE AUTRY TRAIL, INTERSTATE 10 REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT: ACTION: Approve Minute Order No. 7639 authorizing Amendment 1 to Agreement No. 4195 with Riverside County, Coachella Valley Association of Government, and City of Desert Hot Springs, a reimbursement agreement for right-of-way, construction and construction management for the Palm Drive/Gene Autry Trail, Interstate 10 interchange, obligating an additional $16,652,767. A4195. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.C. CONTRACT WITH BUSKE GROUP FOR CABLE CONSULTING RELATED SERVICES RELATING TO THE RENEWAL OF THE CABLE FRANCHISE WITH TIME WARNER CABLE:: Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: 2.C. CONTRACT WITH BUSKE GROUP FOR CABLE CONSULTING RELATED SERVICES RELATING TO THE RENEWAL OF THE CABLE ' FRANCHISE WITH TIME WARNER CABLE:: Assistant City Manager Butzlaff provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 23, 2005. City Council Minutes February 23,2005 Page 5 ' MOTION: 1) Approve Minute Order authorizing the City Attorney to prepare a Contract Services Agreement with Buske Group in an amount not-to-exceed $54,745 for cable television consulting services related to the renewal of the cable television franchise granted to Time Warner Cable, approving the agreement; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE 2004-05 FISCAL YEAR."A5043. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Oden and failed on a roll call vote. AYES: Councilmember Foat and Mayor Oden. NOES: Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Pougnet and Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch. ACTION: 1) Direct staff to meet with representatives from Time Warner Cable with a goal of receiving alternatives and concurrence with respect to a consultant; and 2) Direct staff to return this Item to the City Council in approximately two-weeks. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 3. LEGISLATIVE: None. ' 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. 5. NEW BUSINESS: None. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS: Councilmember Pougnet announced the Downtown Workshop on Thursday, February 24, 2005. Councilmember Foat announced the Mizell Senior Center Roundtable Workshop on Saturday, February 26, 2005 on "Valley Fever;" also the Black History Month Parade on Saturday, February 26, 2005. Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch commented on the Air Museum Gala and the status of the recent agreement between the City and the Museum. Mayor Oden outlined the recent activities of the Mayor's Office and announced the Black History Month Parade on Saturday, February 26, 2005; Chamber of Commerce and Desert Sun Forum regarding Measures B and C on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at City Council Chamber. ' ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 9:44 P.M. to a City Council Regular Meeting at 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 2, 2005, City Hall Council Chamber, preceded by a Closed Session at 5:30 P.M., City Hall Small Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way. City Council Minutes February 23,2005 Page 6 APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS 2ND ' DAY OF MARCH, 2005. Mayor Attest: �C' y Clerk