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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-05-11 CC MINUTES PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AND ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2005 COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to order at 6:04 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Oden 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 Graves. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: Councilmember Foat noted her abstention on Item 2.B. Minutes of April 6, 2005. Councilmember Mills requested Item 2.E. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. Councilmember Foat requested Items 2.C. and 2.E. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland reported that at 4:30 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: LOUIS PAGANO, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development contract to Jerry Ogburn. MARILA ROGERS, commented on the state of downtown vacancies, spoke in support of Jerry Ogburn and presented several letters of support. GREG LARIVIERE, Palm Springs, commented on the positive aspects of downtown, ' spoke in support of Jerry Ogburn. City Council Minutes May 11,2005 Page 2 STUART WARREN, stated his business is going out-of-business and the downtown , office is in a crisis; submitted a petition, stated his opposition to the renewal of the Downtown Development contract with Jerry Ogburn. MIKE SHELDON, read names of business that have signed the petition in opposition to the renewal of the Downtown Development contract with Jerry Ogburn. RICK ERWIN, read names of business that have signed the petition in opposition to the renewal of Downtown Development contract with Jerry Ogburn, JOY BORK, stated her business on Palm Canyon is closing, spoke in opposition to the renewal of Downtown Development contract with Jerry Ogburn. KEITH McCORMICK, Palm Springs, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development contract with Jerry Ogburn. TONY LARCOMBE, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development contract with Jerry Ogburn. TODD HOOKS, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development contract with Jerry Ogburn. PAUL MEDIANO, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development contract with Jerry Ogburn. ERNEST VINCENT, Palm Springs, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development contract with Jerry Ogburn. TRISHA SANDERS, Palm Springs, read a letter from Rob Parkins spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development contract with Jerry Ogburn; commented on the current issues affecting the downtown area. JON CAFFERY, Palm Springs Economic Development Corporation, read a letter in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development contract with Jerry Ogburn. LEON GREENBERG, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development contract with Jerry Ogburn. DENNIS CUNNINGHAM, spoke on the marketing and branding of Palm Springs, commented on the perceptions of Downtown spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development contact with Jerry Ogburn. JAMES CIOFFI, Palm Springs, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development contract with Jerry Ogburn. ' JAMES CALLAHAN, Palm Springs, spoke in support of changes to the Downtown Development contract, and issues with Main Street. City Council Minutes • May 11,2005 Page 3 JOHN CONNELL, stated his disappointment with City staff and the City Attorney with respect to letters he has received with regard to code enforcement, submitted a request for records under the Public Records Act. JIM STUART, stated there are more vacancies on El Paseo in Palm Desert than on Palm Canyon in Palm Springs, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development contract with Jerry Ogburn. VINCENT PUCCIO, JR., stated Palm Springs is on the up-swing and it will take time and effort to correct efforts. GARY PAULSEN, spoke in opposition to the renewal of the Downtown Development contract with Jerry Ogburn. TOM ADAMO, commented on the current conditions downtown and the community working together. SCOTT LYLE, Palm Springs, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development contract with Jerry Ogburn. ' ROD CALLAHAN, read a letter from the Board of Directors of the Small Hotel Operators Association regarding the downtown issues, and that change is needed. JOY MEREDITH, commented on the conditions and downtown issues, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development contract with Jerry Ogburn. DIANE AHLSTROM, Palm Springs, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development contract with Jerry Ogburn. BOB EVANS, Palm Springs, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development contract with Jerry Ogburn. PHYLLIS SILVER, Palm Springs, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development contract with Jerry Ogburn. '• AMEE LOCKWOOD, commented on issues affecting businesses downtown and the negative perceptions of souvenir shops. CHRIS JOHNSON, commented on the recent event at the Pepper Tree Bookstore, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development contract with Jerry Ogburn. STEVE LYLE, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development contract ' with Jerry Ogburn, and requested positive solutions with a Downtown workshop. City Council Minutes May 11,2005 Page 4 IRENE WATSON, stated the confusion started at City Hall and the lack of outreach and , information to new businesses, requested a revision of the contract services provided to Main Street activities. MARK INGRAM, Palm Springs, commented on the perceptions of the Downtown Development Office. JOHN BROWN, commented on an experience with Jerry Ogburn, spoke in opposition to the renewal of the Downtown Development contract with Jerry Ogburn. JOAN GATINSO, commented on the impacts of landlords raising rents on Palm Canyon and a penalty imposed on vacant storefronts downtown. JONO HILDNER, commented on Item 2.D. regarding the correction of the Cities Municipal Election requested the item be referred back to the City Attorney for further review. DANA STEWART, Palm Springs, commented on the State impact to the City budget, infrastructure affecting downtown, spoke on the vacant storefront fee and in support of a one-percent fee on the sales of property. FRANK TYSEN, spoke in support of Item 5.A., the removal of billboards from Highway 111, spoke in opposition to the renewal of the Downtown Development contract with Jerry Ogburn. WAYNE LEE, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development contract with Jerry Ogburn. ]AN DANIELSKI, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development contract with Jerry Ogburn. JANE SMITH, Palm Springs, spoke on the health aspects of development and fugitive dust in the Western United States. HANK BATES speaking for SHAUL MEZRAHI, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development contract to Jerry Ogburn. BRIAN LINNEKENS, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development contract to Jerry Ogburn. NANCY STUART, commented on downtown conditions and the comparison to El Paseo in Palm Desert. The City Council recessed at 8:00 P.M. The City Council reconvened at 8:19 P.M. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: None. City Council Minutes May 11,2005 Page 5 I CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Ready introduced to the City Council, Craig Graves, the newly appointed Director of Finance and City Treasurer; and announced the upcoming City of Palm Springs General Plan Update that will be held during VillageFest on May 19, 2005. City Manager Ready requested the City Council remove Item I.B. for consideration from the Agenda. 1. STUDY SESSION: j 1.A. FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 BUDGET AND REVENUE ENHANCEMENTS: Assistant City Manager Butzlaff provided background information on local revenue enhancement options. The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following: 911 fees i on cell phones, rates for a possible property transfer tax, and assessment fees. The Council requested staff provide projections of fees and revenue generated by the proposed Community Facilities District fees. No action taken. 1.13. FOREIGN TRADE ZONES: ACTION: Tabled. By consensus of the City Council. I 2. CONSENT CALENDAR: The City Council requested the City Attorney comment on Consent Calendar Item 2.D. City Attorney Holland stated that the Staff review of the Ordinance and the City Charter provisions has led Staff to conclude the intent of the voters was to consolidate the City's election; notwithstanding the ambiguity between the Ordinance and Charter the proposed ordinance includes findings to that effect. ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.13., and 2.D. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA: ACTION: Receive and File Report on the Posting of the Agenda, May 11, 2005 City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of April 6, 2005, April 13, 2006, April 20, 2005, April 27, 2005, and May 4, 2005. Approved as part City Council Minutes May 11,2005 Page 6 of the Consent Calendar, noting the abstention of Councilmember Foat on the April 6, 2005 Minutes. 2.C. APPROVE FINAL MAP 32942 LOCATED AT 1000 E. PALM CANYON DRIVE, SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST: Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. 2.D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1667 AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.04.080 TO CORRECT THE DATE OF THE CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION: ACTION: 1) Waive further reading; and 2) Adopt Ordinance No. 1667, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.04.080 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ELECTION DATES FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.E. PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENGINEERING FIELD TECHNICIAN-DUST INSPECTOR TO ISSUE CITATIONS AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 12967: Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: 2.C. APPROVE FINAL MAP 32942 LOCATED AT 1000 E. PALM CANYON DRIVE, SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST: David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 11, 2005. The City Council discussed and/or commented on the removal of the rental units. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21260 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP 32942 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1000 E. PALM CANYON DRIVE, IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST." Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 2.E. PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENGINEERING FIELD TECHNICIAN-DUST INSPECTOR TO ISSUE CITATIONS AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 12967: David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 11, 2005. City Council Minutes May 11,2005 Page 7 The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following: the current personnel who may cite, training of staff that is eligible to cite, splitting the authority between infractions and misdemeanors. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21261, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 12967, ADDING THE POSITION OF ENGINEERING FIELD TECHNICIAN-DUST INSPECTOR AS AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE ARREST CITATIONS FOR MISDEMEANOR VIOLATIONS." Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 3. LEGISLATIVE: None. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. 5. NEW BUSINESS: 5.A. HIGHWAY 111 BEAUTIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH LAMAR CENTRAL ADVERTISING FOR THE RELOCATION OF 10 OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAYS FROM HIGHWAY 111 TO INTERSTATE 10: Assistant City Manager Butzlaff provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 11, 2005. ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7671 approving Agreement No. A5097 with Lamar Central Advertising to relocate ten (10) lawfully nonconforming outdoor advertising displays geographically located along Highway 111 between the city limits and the area generally known as Windy Point to designated areas along Interstate 10 within the City; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents to effectuate this agreement. A5097. Motion Mayor Pro Tem McCulloch, seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS: Councilmember Pougnet commented on the recent police tactical training. Councilmember Mills announced the General Plan Update and the Downtown General Plan Steering Committee meeting to take place on May 19, 2005, and commented on the Downtown Development Center and Main Street. Councilmember Foat commented on the Downtown Development Center and Main Street. Mayor Oden outlined the activities and events attended by the Mayor's Office. i City Council Minutes May 11,2005 Page S Mayor Oden requested that staff arrange for a speaker to address the City Council, Linda C. Simpson, Vice-President of Hilton Hotels, a Palm Springs Resident, was suggested to discuss tourism and marketing of the City with respect to perceptions of event planners, hotels, events and conventions. Mayor Oden commented on the Downtown Development Center and Main Street, and requested the City Manager place on a future agenda, a discussion with respect to the issue of the Councilmembers using City letterhead and establishing guidelines. Councilmember Foat commented on City Council communications and the use of letterhead. Councilmember Mills state he attended the recent CVA meeting as the alternate City representative, and the Board of the CVA appointed Steve Morris as the interim Director on a unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 9:28 P.M. to its next Regular Meeting at 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 18, 2005, City Hall Council Chamber, preceded by a Closed Session at 5:00 P.M., City Hall Small Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS 1st DAY OF JUNE, 2005. , i MAYOR ATTEST: Ity Clerk