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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-04-27 CC MINUTES PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AND ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2005 COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to order at 6:11 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, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson, City Treasurer Kanarr. PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Oden and the City Council presented a Certificate of Commendation to Judi Simon for her invaluable contributions in inter-governmental relations between the City and the Auga Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: ACTION: Accept the Agenda as presented. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet 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. PUBLIC COMMENT: TRISHA SANDERS, Palm Springs, commented on the Fiscal Year 2005-06 Budget, opposed to large expenditure for Council Chambers voting system and commented on staff reclassifications. JACK KELLY, stated his support of Item I.A. Downtown Parking Management Plan, and spoke in support of Item 3.B. regarding extension of the parking management services agreement. ROXANN PLOSS, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of the sale of the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant without a vote of the citizens. DAVID GIACOMAZZI, Palm Springs, stated he is a community activist for several issues, stated that crimes are being committed against him in the City of Palm Springs. City Council Minutes April 27,2005 Page 2 KEVIN A. JOHNSON, Palm Springs, stated his support for a citizen's task force ' regarding land issues and development in the City, and his concerns over the negative comments of the process. JIM STUART, presented a Commercial Property Purchase Agreement to the City Council, and spoke in support of a one-percent Property Transfer Tax; requested the City pullout of the Joint Powers Agreement with the Convention and Visitors Bureau. TOM BATTAGLIA, Palm Springs, stated his recent escrow has been cancelled because the Buyer is having problems with the City's building and planning process. JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, commented on Item I.A. and I.B. regarding Downtown Parking plan and Establishing news racks; stated her support of the parking plan and increased enforcement of news racks. NADINE KOCHLER, Executive Director, Palm Springs Economic Development Corporation, read a letter in support of the Downtown Parking plan. STEVE LYLE, Palm Springs, spoke regarding Downtown development and leasing along with lease rates; spoke in support of the Downtown Development Office. DANA STEWART, Palm Springs, spoke in support of a citizen's task force regarding development, land issues and sustainable development. JANE SMITH, Palm Springs, commented on the negative health aspects regarding development; stated she would like to vote on the sale of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. FRANK TYSEN, Palm Springs, spoke in support of a citizen's task force regarding open space and the preservation of hillsides. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None. 1. STUDY SESSION: I.A. DOWNTOWN PARKING: Jerry Ogburn, Downtown Development Director, provided background information as outlined in the Downtown Palm Springs Parking Management Plan, The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following issues: payment if a patron paid for the entire day then leaves, labor commitment ' for the monitoring program, acceptance of cash and credit cards, designation of patron spaces included in the projects slated with associated capital costs, private/public parking relationships, parking charge at the convention center, identified parking shortage in the City Council Minutes April 27,2005 Page 3 downtown area of approximately 500 parking spaces, conformance with the Downtown Urban Design Plan. No action taken. The City Council recessed at 7:38 P.M. The City Council reconvened at 7:51 P.M. 1.13. ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR NEWS RACKS: City Manager Ready and Jerry Ogburn, Downtown Development Director, outlined the issues and compliance problems with existing news rack in the Downtown area. The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following issues: current ordinance and enforcement, circulation element, placement of current news racks, elements of making a downtown effective, and enhance enforcement activities. ACTION: Direct staff to draft an ordinance establishing standards for news racks for consideration by the City Council. By consensus of the City Council. I.C. NATIONAL GOLF FOUNDATION AUDIT OF THE TAHQUITZ CREEK GOLF COURSE: Scott Mikesell, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided and overview of the draft Executive Summary of the Operational Review and Recommendations for Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort as prepared by NGF Consulting. The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following issues: branding, hotel on-site, restoration of the Legends course including irrigation, assessment of the City being a self operator, revenue enhancements, history of prior hotel and golf club, and customer service. No action taken. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR: None. 3. LEGISLATIVE: 3.A. PRELIMINARY FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 BUDGET: City Manager Ready and Tom Kanarr, Finance Director, provided background information as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2005-06 Proposed Budget document. The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following issues: wish list on Page 12 of the draft budget; TOT revenue projections, projected deficits vs. actual deficits. City Council Minutes April 27,2005 Page 4 ACTION: 1) Receive and file Preliminary Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Budget, ' pursuant to Section 902 of the Charter of the City of Palm Springs; and 2) Direct Staff to conduct the Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 on Wednesday, May 18, 2005. Motion Mayor Pro Tem McCulloch, seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried. 3.13. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A3514 WITH STANDARD PARKING AUTHORIZING A SIX (6) MONTH EXTENSION TO THE CURRENT AGREEMENT SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE ON APRIL 30, 2005, FOR PARKING MANAGEMENT SERVICES: City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 27, 2005. The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following issues: monitoring agreements so that we do not have to approve extensions, the proper Department to monitor this agreement. ACTION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. 7659, authorizing Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A3514 with Standard Parking for the purpose of operating the parking lot at the Palm Springs International Airport under the same management structure until such a time as a Request for Proposal (RFP) can be developed to seek additional qualified operators to , separately operate the City's and Airport's parking lots; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. 5. NEW BUSINESS: None. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS: Mayor Pro Tem McCulloch requested the City Manager and Fire Chief investigate a property on El Mirador for weed control and fire hazards, requested staff review and solicit input on the possibility of civic and community organizations to assist with the removal of heavy brush. Councilmember Foat requested the City Manager provide recommendations and a possible Task Force or committee including Hotel Operators, Staff, and other interested parties to review the benefits and possible withdrawal of the City from the Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention and Visitors Authority. Councilmember Foat requested the City Attorney and Police Chief review and follow-up , with the numerous Code Enforcement and Police activity at 449 East Arenas. City Council Minutes April 27,2005 Page 5 Councilmember Foat directed the City Manager to provide her with the report prepared on vehicle "take-home" policy. Councilmember Mills requested the City Manager re-evaluate the Code Compliance Department, and investigate the development of an RFP and possible contract to review the city organization, as-a-whole, from an efficiency standpoint. Mayor Oden reported on the activities and meetings of the Mayor's Office. ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 9:25 P.M. to its next Regular Meeting at 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 4, 2005, City Hall Council Chamber, preceded by a Closed Session at 4:30 P.M., City Hall Small Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS 11th , DAY OF MAY, 2005. MAYOR ATTEST: C ' y Clerk