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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2005
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop 262 led the Pledge.
INVOCATION: Reverend Richard Drasen, Palm Springs Church for Today, led the
Invocation.
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember
Pougnet, and Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch.
ABSENT: Mayor Oden.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, Assistant City Manager Butzlaff, Assistant
City Manager Wilson, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson,
City Treasurer Graves.
PRESENTATIONS:
Tom Spengler, CEO, Granicus Inc., provided a demonstration of video streaming
capabilities.
,ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Staff requested Item 2.G. and Item 2.K_ be removed from the Consent Calendar for
discussion.
Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch noted his abstention on Warrant No. 1008084, as business
related.
Councilmember Pougnet requested Item 2.1. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion.
Councilmember Foat requested Items 2.1. and 21. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Mills requested Item 2.E. and 2.L. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion.
Oouncilmember Mills noted his abstention on Consent Calendar Item 2.D. Ordinance
No. 1671 as business related.
ACTION: Approve the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Mills,
seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried, noting the
absence of Mayor Oden.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland reported that at 5:00 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch called the meeting to order and the City Council recessed
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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:
I.A. CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMATION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2005-2 (ESCENA) CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND TO
INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$21,000,000:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated October 5, 2005.
Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch opened the public hearing, no speakers
coming forward the public hearing was closed.
ACTION:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 21416, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS APPROVING AND
ORDERING THE EXECUTION OF THAT CERTAIN JOINT
COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS
CLASSIC, LLC AND DESERT WATER AGENCY; AND MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH." A5170. '
2. Adopt Resolution No. 21416, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DETERMINING
THE VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, ESTABLISHING
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-2 (ESCENA) OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS; AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A
SPECIAL TAX WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.
2005-2 (ESCENA) OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS;
ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT; AND TAKING
CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS RELATING TO SAID DISTRICT."
3. Adopt Resolution No. 21417, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, ACTING AS THE
LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
NO. 2005-2 (ESCENA) OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO SUBMIT TO THE
QUALIFIED ELECTORS WITHIN SAID DISTRICT THE
QUESTION OF LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX AND ISSUANCE
OF BONDED INDEBTEDNESS WITHIN THE DISTRICT."
MOTION: Adopt Resolution Nos. 21415, 21416 and 21417. '
Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember
Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote, noting the
absence of Mayor Oden.
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City Clerk Thompson opened the ballots received pursuant to
Resolution No. 21417, tabulated the results and canvass of the
Election and stated the results.
Total Number of Eligible Votes: 196
Total Number of YES Votes: 196
Total Number of NO Votes: 0
City Clerk Thompson stated that 2/3rds majority vote (or 131 votes)
were needed to proceed. 196 YES votes were received the City
Council may proceed with formation of Community Facilities District
No. 2005-2 by adopting the Resolutions and introducing the
ordinance as set forth in the staff report.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 21418, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, ACTING AS THE
LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
NO. 2006-2 (ESCENA) OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION
ORDERING THE LEVYING OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE
DISTRICT; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDED
INDEBTEDNESS; AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF A
NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN."
6. Adopt Resolution No. 21419, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, APPROVING AND
ORDERING THE EXECUTION OF THAT CERTAIN ACQUISITION
AND FUNDING AGREEMENT RELATING TO COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-2 (ESCENA) OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS; AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND
DETERMINATIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH."
7. Introduce on first reading of Ordinance No. 1672, "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO, 2005-2 (ESCENA) OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES
WITHIN SAID DISTRICT."
8. Authorize the City Manager and Director of Finance to execute all
necessary documents.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution Nos. 21418 and 21419 and Introduce
on first reading Ordinance No. 1672, and authorize the City
Manager and Director of Finance to execute all necessary
documents. Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by
Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call
vote, noting the absence of Mayor Oden.
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Councilmember Mills stated he has a business related conflict of interest with I
Item 1,B., would not participate in the discussion or the vote and left Council
Chamber at 6:22 P.M.
1.13, CASE 5.1065 / TTM33561 / CASE 5.1029 PD 315 — AN APPLICATION
BY P.S. VENTURE INDIAN CANYON SAN RAFAEL, LLC FOR A
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE GENERAL
COMMERCIAL (GC) DESIGNATION TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AT THE PROPOSED SPECIFIC SITE
ONLY, A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO SUBDIVIDE APPROXIMATELY
20 ACRES, AND A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO
CONSTRUCT 211 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS AND
APPROXIMATELY 10,000 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL
LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF INDIAN CANYON
DRIVE AND SAN RAFAEL, ZONE C-M, SECTION 35, APN 669-330-
038.
Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager Development Services, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated October 5,
2005.
Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch opened the public hearing and the following
speakers addressed the City Council.
CANDANCE CASEY, representing Applicant, outlined the development I
project and requested City Council support.
No further speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the aspects of the
report and the study.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21420, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING
THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND ASSOCIATED
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM,
APPROVING CASE 5.1065 A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO
CHANGE THE TEXT OF THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) LAND
USE DESIGNATION TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL USES FOR THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER ON
INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND SAN RAFAEL, APPROVING CASE
5.1029 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 315 ALLOWING
RESIDENTIAL USE IN THE UNDERLYING C-M (COMMERCIAL
MANUFACTURING) ZONE, THE CONSTRUCTION OF 211
RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS, THE CONSTRUCTION OF
APPROXIMATELY 10,000 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE,
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APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33561 TO SUBDIVIDE
APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES TO CREATE A CONDOMINIUM LOT AND
A COMMERCIAL LOT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND SAN
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RAFAEL, ZONE C-M, SECTION 35, APN 669-330.038." Motion
Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Foat and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Pougnet, Mayor Pro
Tern McCulloch.
NOES: None,
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Mayor Oden.
ABSTAIN: None.
Councilmember Mills returned to Council Chamber at 6:38 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
BOB DANITZ, commented on the closing of the psychiatric facilities at Desert Medical
Hospital.
MICHELLE MARTIN, stated that families are not welcome in the City of Palm Springs
and commented on conditions in the City's parks.
ALICEN WONG, spoke on Item 2.1. regarding a Resolution of Public Convenience and
Necessity for Wal'Mart and requested support of the City Council.
TOM KIELEY, III, Veolia Water Agency, spoke on Item 2.G. and requested the City
Council consider a one-year agreement with a one-year option.
JIM GOOD, Veolia Water Agency, spoke regarding Item 2.G. and requested support of
only a 30-day extension of the agreement.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
Councilmember Foat commented on the closing of the psychiatric facilities at Desert
Medical Hospital.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
The City Council recessed at 6:54 P.M. and convened as the City of Palm Springs
Community Redevelopment Agency.
The City Council reconvened at 9:55 P.M.
ACTION: Continue past the 10:00 P.M. tentative adjournment time. Motion
Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanimously
carried.
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2, CONSENT CALENDAR: '
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.F., 2.H., and 2.J. Motion
Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and
unanimously carried noting the absence of Mayor Oden.
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Receive and File Report on the Posting of the October 5, 2005,
City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of September 7, 2005,
September 21, 2005, and September 28, 2006. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21421, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1007985 THROUGH 1007994 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $33,048.77 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 21422, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING PAYMENT ,
OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1008026
THROUGH 1008300 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,098,630.01
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;' and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 21423,
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING PAYMENT OF
PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 09-10-05 BY
WARRANTS NUMBERED 409232 THROUGH 409312 TOTALING
$84,515,83, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1007995 THROUGH
1008025 TOTALING $132,401.65, TWO WIRE TRANSFERS FOR
$60,711.32, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $808,655.58
IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,086,284.38 DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting the
business related abstention of Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch on Warrant
No. 1008084.
2.1). SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1671, AMENDMENT TO TITLE 12, CHAPTER 12.56 RESTRICTED
USE OF CERTAIN STREETS:
ACTION: 1) Waive further reading; and 2) Adopt Ordinance No. 1671,
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 12.56.042 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE (PSMC) ADDING TEN STREETS TO THE LIST OF STREETS
WHERE COMMERCIAL VEHICLES EXCEEDING CERTAIN
DESIGNATED WEIGHTS ARE PROHIBITED." Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar, noting the business related abstention of
Councilmember Mills.
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' 2.E. AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND RELATED
SERVICES FOR VIDEO STREAMING TO GRANICUS INC.:
Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
2.F. ESTABLISHING FRIENDSHIP TIES WITH THE CITY OF QINGYUAN,
GUANGDONG PROVINCE, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21424, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING FRIENDSHIP TIES WITH THE CITY OF QINGYUAN,
GUANGDONG PROVINCE, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.G. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4123 WITH VEOLIA
WATER NORTH AMERICA-WEST, LLC:
Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
2.H. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF AUGUST 31, 2005:
ACTION: Receive and File Treasurer's Investment Report as of August
31, 2005. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1. REQUEST BY GRESHAM, SAVAGE, NOLAN AND TILDEN FOR A
RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY IN ORDER
TO SELL ALCOHOL AT THE WAL*MART SUPERCENTER LOCATED
AT 5601 EAST RAMON ROAD, ZONE M-1, SECTION 20:
Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
2.J. SUPPLEMENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT NO. 3 TO GSA LEASE NO.
GS-0913-01291 FOR NEW TRANSPORTATION SECURITY
ADMINISTRATION (TSA) OFFICE SPACE CURRENTLY UNDER
CONSTRUCTION, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A SUBSEQUENT SUPPLEMENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT TO
ESTABLISH BENEFICIAL OCCUPANCY UNDER THE EXISTING
LEASE RATES, CITY AGREEMENT NO. A4582:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7753, Approving Supplemental
Lease Agreement No. 3 to GSA Lease No. GS 09B-01291 for new TSA
office space currently under construction and authorize the City Manager
to enter into a subsequent Supplemental Lease Agreement to establish
beneficial occupancy under the existing lease rates, City Agreement No.
A4582; and 2) Authorize City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A4582. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.K. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DMC DESIGN GROUP, INC., APPROVAL OF
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND
AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR "PHASE 1" OF THE MESQUITE
AVENUE WIDENING PROJECT, CITY PROJECT 94-17:
Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
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2.L. AWARD BID FOR WELLNESS PARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE. I
Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.E. AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND RELATED SERVICES
FOR VIDEO STREAMING TO GRANICUS INC.:
City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the staff
report dated October 5, 2005.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following aspects of the
system and project: timing of the installation, total cost including cable/wiring
installation, return on investment with staffing efficiencies.
ACTION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. 7749, Waiving further competition and
authorizing the purchase of video streaming equipment and related services to
Granicus Inc. in the amount of $76,466.25; 2) Approve Minute Order No. 7750,
Authorizing the purchase of two servers in the amount of $7,960.44 to Dell
Computers; 3) Approve Minute Order No. 7751, Authorizing the installation of
CAT5 and touchscreen devices in Council Chamber in the amount of $4,899.67
to Sound Image, Inc.; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute any
necessary documents to effectuate the purchases. Motion Councilmember ,
Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote, noting the absence of Mayor Oden.
2.G. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4123 WITH VEOLIA WATER
NORTH AMERICA-WEST, LLC:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff
report dated October 5, 2005.
City Manager Ready requested the City Council amend the agreement allowing
for only a 30-day extension.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7752, Approving Amendment No. 5 to
Agreement No. 4123 with Veolia Water North America -West, LLC extending the
term of the agreement 30-days and making certain modifications to the original
agreement. A4123; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
documents necessary to effectuate the amendment to the agreement. A4123.
Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote noting the absence of Mayor Oden.
2.1. REQUEST BY GRESHAM, SAVAGE, NOLAN AND TILDEN FOR A
RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY IN ORDER TO '
SELL ALCOHOL AT THE WAL*MART SUPERCENTER LOCATED AT 5601
EAST RAMON ROAD, ZONE M-1, SECTION 20:
Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager Development Services, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated October 5, 2005.
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A The City Council discussed "necessity" and removing the references to alcohol
as the resolution of public convenience is for the sale of beer and wine.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21425, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A
RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE IN ORDER TO SELL BEER AND
WINE AT THE WAL*MART LOCATED AT 5601 EAST RAMON ROAD, ZONE
M-1, SECTION 20;" as amended to allow for only the sale of beer and wine.
Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills and
carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Mills and Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch.
NOES: Councilmember Foat.
ABSENT: Mayor Oden.
ABSTAIN: None.
2.K. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DMC DESIGN GROUP, INC., APPROVAL OF PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID
FOR "PHASE 1" OF THE MESQUITE AVENUE WIDENING PROJECT, CITY
PROJECT 94-17:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in
the staff report dated October 5, 2005.
The City Council discussed the conditions necessary for a completion bonus and
timing of the project.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7754, Approving Amendment No. 4 to
Agreement No. 4724 with DMC Design Group, Inc., for an additional amount of
$30,750.00, for a total contract price of $174,625.00; 2) Adopt Minute Order No.
7755, Approving the plans, specifications and working details for "Phase 1" for
the Mesquite Avenue Widening Project, CP 94-17, and authorizing staff to
advertise and solicit bids; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A4724. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by
Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote noting
the absence of Mayor Oden.
2.L, AWARD BID FOR WELLNESS PARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE.
Scott Mikesell, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated October 5, 2005.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with regard to the
Wellness Park: installation of benches and exercise machines, irrigation and a
hotline to call with irrigation problems.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7756, Approving a contract for landscape
maintenance of Wellness Park with Pac West Land Care, Inc in the amount of
$3,177 per month for 8 months for a total cost of $25,416; and 2) Authorize the
City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5171. Motion
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Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote noting the absence of Mayor Oden.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 9.61 TO CLARIFY VOLUNTARY PARCEL
MERGERS:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated October 5, 2005.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following as it
relates to the proposed ordinance: lot mergers with regard to lot line
adjustment and changes to the Sub -division Map Act.
ACTION: 1) Waive the reading of the Ordinance text in its entirety and
introduce by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No.
1673, "AN ORDINANCE OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AMENDING
SECTIONS 9.61.020, 9.61.030, 9.63.040, AND 9.63.060 OF THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MERGERS OF
CONTIGUOUS PARCELS OF LAND." Motion Councilmember Mills,
seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote, noting the absence of Mayor Oden.
3.B. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 2.22.020(B), REGARDING CERTAIN
QUALIFICATIONS FOR VILLAGEFEST BOARD MEMBERS:
Scott Mikesell, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated October 5, 2005.
ACTION: 1) Waive the reading of the Ordinance text in its entirety and
introduce by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No.
1674, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AMENDING
SECTION 2.22.020(B), REGARDING CERTAIN QUALIFICATIONS FOR
VILLAGEFEST BOARD MEMBERS." Motion Councilmember Foat,
seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote, noting the absence of Mayor Oden.
3.C, PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGULATING THE TYPE OF ANIMALS
THAT CAN BE KEPT IN THE CITY:
Police Chief Gary Jeandron provided background information as outlined
in the staff report dated October 5, 2005.
ACTION: 1) Waive the reading of the Ordinance text in its entirety and
introduce by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No.
1675, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ADDING
SECTIONS 10.04.090, 10.04.100, 10.04.110 AND 10.24.011 TO THE
PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION
OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN THE CITY." Motion Councilmember
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Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote, noting the absence of Mayor Oden.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. SPONSORSHIP OF THE SENIOR SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES BIDS
FOR 2006:
Scott Mikesell, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated October 5, 2005.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21426, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING THE SPONSORSHIP OF THE SENIOR SOFTBALL
WORLD SERIES FOR 2006." Motion Councilmember Pougnet,
seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote, noting the absence of Mayor Oden,
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Pougnet requested an update on the status of the Horizon Hotel and
thanked Engineering Staff for the report on Traffic Calming.
Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch commented on proposed increases in electric rates.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 10:41 P.M. to a City Council Study
Session and Adjourned Regular Meeting at 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 12, 2005,
Council Chamber, preceded by a Closed Session at 4:30 P.M., City Hall, Small
Conference Room, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
I9tn DAY OF OCTOBER, 2005.
MAYOR
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