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STUDY SESSION AND ADJOURNED MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2005
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to order at 6:09 P.M.
FLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Assistant City Manager Thomas Wilson led the Pledge.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember
Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Oden.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, Assistant City Manager Butzlaff, Assistant
City Manager Wilson, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson,
and City Treasurer Graves.
PRESENTATIONS: None.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
' Staff requested the City Council take Study Session Item I.B. out of order, and hear the
Item as the first Study Session Item.
Councilmember Mills requested Item 2.C. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded
by Mayor Oden 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. No reportable
actions were taken.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
COURTNEY NEWMAN, commented on area 5A and 5B and the Visitors Center in the
Task Force Report and stated the Citizens Task Force Recommendations do not
consider the historic landmark status of the Visitor Center.
GREG DAY, Palm Springs, thanked the Citizens Task Force, and commented on the
Task Force Report; stated the plan falls short for the Chino Cone area and requested
restrictive building in the Chino Cone area.
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CHUCK NISBET, Palm Springs, commented on Measures A and B on the March ballot, ,
his frustration with the Task Force, and its recommendations; requested the City
Council adopt a compromise plan.
DANA STEWART, Palm Springs, expressed disappointment with respect to the
meetings during the holiday season; commented on the Task Force Report and stated
her concerns with certain areas of the Task Force recommendations, such as the
Boulders and Crescendo developments be incorporated into the Task Force
recommendations.
JAN CILETTI, stated her concerns with the proposed Developer with respect to the
purchase of her home and outlined some of the problems.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, spoke in support of Item 4.A. and requested the City
Council support the suspension of parking restrictions.
JONO HILDNER, Palm Springs, presented written comments to the City Council
regarding the Task Force and stated the recommendations do not reflect the
concurrence with the community.
MARVIN ROOS, Palm Springs, commented on the recommendations from the Citizens
Task Force and commented on open space.
ROXANN PLOSS, commented on the Citizen Task Force recommendations with
respect to the berm and recommended the creation of a Blue Ribbon Committee to
seek grants and funds to purchase open space.
JOEL DOUGLAS, Palm Springs, commented on the present condition of the parking lot
at Belardo and Chino Drive.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None,
1. STUDY SESSION:
The City Council took Study Session Item I.B. out of order.
1.13. PRESENTATION OF THE FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO
THE CITY COUNCIL BY THE CITIZENS TASK FORCE FOR MOUNTAIN AND
FOOTHILL PRESERVATION:
Councilmember Pougnet and Vic Gainer provided background information as
outlined in the report titled Citizens' Task Force for Mountain and Foothill
Preservation and Planning, Summary Recommendations and Findings.
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The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to
the presentation and the Task Force Recommendations: the Task Force
recommendation regarding grandfathering projects, issue of "taking," group
involvement and land owner participation, the implementation road map and if
the current application for Century Vintage Homes meets the standards in the
Task Force Report and the zoning standards that will be in effect during the next
10-months, coordinating with the Tribe Master planning, creating an Acquisition
Task Force.
ACTION: Direct the City Manager to place on the next agenda the creation of an
Acquisition Task Force or Subcommittee to start gathering information and
resources available. By consensus of the City Council.
The City Council recessed at 7:27 P.M.
The City Council reconvened 7:39 P.M.
1.A. PRESENTATION OF BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 RECAP AND
UPDATE OF FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2005:
Craig Graves, City Treasurer, provided background information as outlined in the
Budget Review Document dated December 14, 2005.
Troy Butzlaff, Assistant City Manager Administration provided information on fuel
costs and the effect on the budget.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to
the Budget update: add another category with the percentage of a revenue or an
expenditure expected for the time period, cash reserve calculations, property tax
projections, the lag-time with Riverside County assessing and collecting property
taxes, future study session with respect to the feasibility of the co-generation
plants, effect of the increase to the City's Utility User Tax.
No action taken.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.D., and 2.E. Motion Councilmember
Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember 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 December 14,
2005, City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21477, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
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APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1009631 THROUGH 1009875 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $2,102,543.82 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. GENE AUTRY TRAIL GATEWAY LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS
2005 TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT (TE) GRANT
APPLICATION:
Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
2.D. SUBMISSION OF AB 1600 DEVELOPMENT FEES REPORT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2004-05:
ACTION: Receive and File AB 1600 Development Fees Report for Fiscal
Year 2004-05. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.E. CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF THE COMMUTER
TERMINAL APRON CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO.
5094 WITH AMD CONSTRUCTION CP 2005-11 (AIP 3-06-0181-39):
ACTION: 1) Approve Minute Order No, 7784 Authorizing Change Order
No. 2 to Agreement No. 5094 with AMD Construction Inc. in the amount of
$277,974., to provide demolition work on the construction and
rehabilitation of the commuter terminal apron; and 2) Adopt Resolution
No. 21479, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2005-06." A5094. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
2.C. GENE AUTRY TRAIL GATEWAY LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS 2005
TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT (TE) GRANT APPLICATION:
The City Council expressed appreciation for effort by staff and other agencies
that worked on bringing the grants forward.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21478 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
THE NOMINATION OF THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL GATEWAY LANDSCAPING
IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES
FUNDING." Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills
and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
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4, UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. SUSPEND CERTAIN PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006, FOR DOWNTOWN CITY
OWNED PARKING LOTS AND PARKING GARAGE:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated December 14, 2005.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with
respect to suspending parking restrictions: subsidized parking, monitoring
of the program by MainStreet, monthly reports to the City Council on the
progress of the parking in Downtown, ill-will created by parking-fines.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21480, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
SUSPENDING TIME LIMITS ON PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON
CITY OWNED PARKING LOTS IN THE CITY BETWEEN JANUARY 1,
2006, AND JUNE 30, 2006;" and 2) Direct staff to develop and implement
a monitoring and evaluation program over the six-month period. Motion
Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH SUNGARD PENTAMATION TO
UPGRADE FINANCIAL SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE:
City Treasurer Graves provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated December 14, 2005.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with
respect to the agreement: training and travel budget, interface with the
current payroll system, and operational status of current system.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7785, Approving an Agreement with
Sungard Pentamation, Inc. to upgrade current Financial Application
Software and Hardware in the amount of $92,508 plus expenses; 2)
Adopt Minute Order No. 7786, Authorizing the purchase of a new server
and auxiliary hardware from Dell Computer required for the upgrade not to
exceed $6,004.52; 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the
Agreement subject to final review and approval by the City Attorney.
A5208. Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by
Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
' 5.13. APPOINTMENT TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND
VECTOR CONTROL BOARD:
ACTION: Appoint Sharon Lock to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and
Vector Control Board for the term ending December 31, 2007. Motion
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Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and 'I
unanimously carried.
5.C. PROPOSED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (JPA) CREATING THE
COACHELLA VALLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION (CVCC),
City Attorney Holland provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated December 14, 2005.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7787, Approving a Joint Powers
Agreement creating the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission
(CVCC) with the City of Cathedral City, City of Coachella, City of Desert
Hot Springs, City of Indian Wells, City of Indio, City of La Quinta, City of
Palm Desert, City of Rancho Mirage, County of Riverside, Coachella
Valley Water District and Imperial Irrigation District; and 2) Authorize the
Mayor to execute the Agreement. A5209. Motion Councilmember Mills,
seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried on a
roll call vote.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested staff place on a future agenda the appointment of an
alternate representative to the CVAG Human Resources Committee.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat commented on the condition of the parking lot at Belardo and
Chino Drive.
Councilmember Pougnet commented on the La Sierra University parking lot.
Councilmember Mills requested staff review the maintenance schedule for the parking
lot at Belardo and Chino Drive and requested the Police Chief monitor the lot for activity
that should not be in the lot.
Councilmember Pougnet requested staff place on the January 4, 2006 agenda the
creation and appointment of a City Council Subcommittee to look at needy and
homeless issues in Palm Springs.
Councilmember McCulloch commented on the passing of Frankie Ware and his
services and wished Planning Commissioner Leo Cohen a Happy Birthday.
Mayor Oden outlined the activities and events attended by the Mayor's Office, and
noted the Mayor's State of the City address will be on February 1, 2006, at the Palm
Springs Convention Center.
Mayor Oden commented on the open house and operational readiness of the new Palm
Springs Mobile Command Vehicle.
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Councilmember Mills announced the upcoming 25th Anniversary of Alaska Airlines
service at the Palm Springs International Airport.
Mayor Oden commented on a new Riverside County Transportation Commission's
public partnership program to obtain private enterprise to invest in public infrastructure.
Mayor Oden and the Members of the City Council wished the residents and business
owners and operators a happy holiday season.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8:59 P.M. to the Regular Meeting
Wednesday, January 4, 2006, at 6:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chamber, preceded by a
Closed Session at 5:00 P.M., City Hall Small Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon
Way. No meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2005.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS THIS 4T" DAY OF
JANUARY, 2006.
MAYOR
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