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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to.order at 6:14 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop 262 led the Pledge.
INVOCATION: Rabbi Sally Olins, Temple Isaiah, Palm Springs, led the Invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember
Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Oden.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland reported that at 4:00 P.M. the
meeting was called to order and the City Council added one item to the Closed Session
Agenda under G.C. Section 54956.8 Conference with Real Property Negotiator, Vacant
Commercial Building at 1290 Valdivia Way. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by
Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried, that the Item arose after the posting
of the agenda, determined eligible for consideration and added to the Closed Session
Agenda, The City Council then recessed into Closed Session to discuss matters on the
Closed Session Agenda. No reportable actions were taken.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Councilmember McCulloch noted his business related abstention on Consent Calendar
Item 2.F., Warrant No. 1014803.
Councilmember Mills noted his business related abstention on Consent Calendar Items
2.Y. and 2.AA., and requested Consent Calendar Items 2.J., 2.M., and 2.S. be removed
from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat noted her abstention on Community Redevelopment Agency Item
RA1.
Mayor Oden noted he would like to comment on Consent Calendar Items 2.G. and 2.1-1.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded
by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
PRESENTATIONS: None.
ITEM NO. --
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1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. CASE NO. HSPB 50 AN APPLICATION FOR THE DESIGNATION OF
THE PROPERTY AT 875 CHINO CANYON ROAD AS A CLASS 1
HISTORIC SITE:
Ken Lyon, Associate Planner, provided background information as
outlined in the Staff Report dated September 6, 2006.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing and no speakers coming forward,
the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address if the addition to the
structure in the 1980's was included as a component of the historical
designation.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21695, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
DESIGNATING THE HOME LOCATED AT 875 CHINO CANYON DRIVE
AS A CLASS ONE HISTORIC SITE." Motion Mayor Pro Tem Foat,
seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and carried 4-1 on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Pougnet,
Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Oden.
NOES: Councilmember Mills.
Councilmember Mills stated he does not feel the City should designate
late additions as Class 1 sites which was reflected by his no vote.
1.13. ALCOA WIRELESS SERVICES (SPRINT NEXTEL) CASE NO. 5.1069
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO INSTALL A FORTY-FIVE FOOT TALL
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ANTENNA DESIGNATED AS A
MONOPALM AND A TWELVE FOOT TALL ENCLOSED EQUIPMENT
SHELTER LOCATED AT THE. METHODIST CHURCH OF PALM
SPRINGS, 1555 EAST ALEJO ROAD:
David Newell, Assistant Planner, provided background information as
outlined in the Staff Report dated September 6, 2006.
Councilmember Mills request clarification on the use of Oleanders, and
requested a Condition of Approval be added providing for the change of
the Oleanders to a material to be negotiated with staff.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing and no speakers coming forward,
the public hearing was closed.
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ACTION: Adapt Resolution No. 21696, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CASE NO. 5.1069 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF A FORTY-FIVE (45) FOOT TALL WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION ANTENNA DESIGNED AS A MONOPALM, AND A
TWELVE (12) FOOT TALL ENCLOSED EQUIPMENT SHELTER
LOCATED AT THE METHODIST CHURCH OF PALM SPRINGS, 1555
EAST ALEJO ROAD, ZONE MBR / HR, SECTION 14, T4S, R4E" adding
a Condition of Approval that the proposed Oleanders be changed to a
material negotiated with City staff. Motion Councilmember Pougnet,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat and carried 4-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Pougnet,
Mayor Pro Tem Foat, and Mayor Oden.
NOES: Councilmember Mills.
1.C. AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
INCREASING THE TAXICAB STANDARD PICK-UP FEE AT THE PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
Richard Walsh, Director of Aviation, provided background information as
outlined in the Staff Report dated September 6, 2006.
Mayor Oden inquired if SunLine and the taxi committee were involved in
the discussion with respect to fees.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Councilmember Mills requested the City Council
take public testimony on this public hearing this evening.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing and the following speaker
addressed the City Council.
SERGIO SANTO, President CUTOA, commented on the previous "starter'
program, and stated CUTOA was not involved in the discussion and is in
opposition to the program as proposed.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested the public hearing be continued for further
public comment.
ACTION: 1) Continue the public hearing open to October 4, 2006; 2)
Direct the City Clerk to post a notice of continued public hearing; and 3)
Remove related Item 2.R. from the Agenda. By consensus of the City
Council.
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1.1). PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE DEVELOPMENT AREAS
INCLUDING THE CHINO CONE;
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the Staff Report dated September 6, 2006.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
FRANK GAYDOS, Palm Springs, stated his opposition to the proposed
ordinance and requested the City Council consider preservation of the
Chino Cone.
PETE DANGERMOND, Riverside Land Conservancy, requested an open
space overlay be adopted concurrently with the Ordinance and a special
study session to open dialog with the parties for preservation.
GREG DAY, Palm Springs, provided a summary of the Riverside Land
Conservancy requests with respect to the proposed ordinance.
GREG TROUSDELL, Palm Springs, spoke in support of the ordinance
and stated the ordinance considers open space and development
categories; commented on the retention basin issue.
VIC GAINER, Palm Springs, thanked the Task Force Members, stated his
support for the ordinance, and commented on the density transfer.
PETER MORUZZI, Palm Springs, commented on the effects of the
ordinance to the Palm Springs Visitors Center as provided in their written
testimony.
ANDREW VINCENT ALDER, Palm Springs, requested the City Council
adopt a vision for the Chino Canyon.
ED TORRES, Palm Springs, Economic Development Corporation, stated
the proposed ordinance is a fair and balanced solution and requested the
City Council adopt the proposed ordinance.
JOHN WILLIAMS, Palm Springs, requested the City Council review any
proposed action and stated the Chino Cone should be used as a Tourism
asset.
JADE NELSON, Palm Springs, requested the City Council preserve the
Chino Cone.
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DAVID BARON, requested the City Council remove the Snow Creek area
from the ordinance or increase the density to two-units per acre in the
Snow Creek area.
APRIL HILDNER, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition to development on
the Chino Cone, commented on open space and requested an open
space vision overlay.
CHARLES SACHS, Palm Springs, stated his opposition to development
on the Chino Cone and requested the Chino Cone be preserved.
TOM BREWSTER, Palm Springs, commented on the scenic trails on the
Chino Cone.
JONO HILDNER, Palm Springs, stated the proposed density is too much
for the Chino Canyon, and requested the posting of bond, enforcement
and the transfer of density off the Canyon and requested an overlay vision
be developed.
JEFF BALLINGER, representing Century Vintage, requested the City
Council include a density transfer provision outside of the Chino Cone.
MARK BRAGG, Palm Springs, stated the ordinance will make his property
worthless and is a "taking" and requested the City Council consider
exempting his property from the ordinance or to purchase the property.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Pougnet commented on the ownership in Planning Area
3, and stated the City owns a small area in Planning Area 7.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested, and the City Council further discussed
and commented on the following: calculating density, allowing for a school
or an educational facility, permitting of grocery stores, equestrian facilities,
natural grade as opposed to finished grade, specific plan for all of
Planning Area 3, utility lines, pad heights, custom lots, establishing a plant
palette, gated communities and monument signs, curbs and gutters,
posting of bond for grading, slopes, contours and cut-and-fill techniques
as mandatory standards, street and site plan layout, street width, water
tanks, Guiding Principles General Criteria, landscape lighting, boundary
walls, turf, transfer between properties, and commercial transfer. Several
modifications were made to the proposed ordinance
Councilmember Mills recommended the City Council add the density
transfer outside the planning area and the density of Planning Area 9 in an
amendment package.
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Mayor Oden commented on the public hearing process and
recommended, based on public testimony, additional discussion for
certain components.
Councilmember Pougnet reiterated the areas for a possible amendment.
The City Council recessed at 9.28 PM.
The City Council reconvened at 9:43 P.M.
Councilmember Mills noted some housekeeping items to be corrected in
the ordinance for introduction, requested additional discussion with
respect to boundary "flexibility" for a specific plan, adding on-site retention
areas to the guidelines, and analysis of environmental work. Several
modifications were made to the proposed ordinance.
Councilmember McCulloch requested further discussion if Planning Area 9
should be excluded from this ordinance.
Councilmember Pougnet requested staff address curbs and shoulders,
and modifications were made to the proposed ordinance. Councilmember
Pougnet requested the City Attorney address current legislation which
may impact this ordinance and the issue of"taking."
Councilmember McCulloch requested clarification on the property owned
by Mark Bragg in Planning Areas 6 and 7 and provided comments on the
down zoning of the property, requested additional information on the
difference in zoning from Planning Area 4 and 6, and requested further
discussion to exclude Planning Area 9 or increase the zoning from 1 to 2
per acre.
Councilmember Mills requested an amendment to include "paving areas"
along with streets for decorative concrete and/or pavers.
ACTION: Continue past the 10:00 P.M. tentative adjournment time.
Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember
McCulloch and unanimously carried.
The City Council recessed at 10:33 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 10:40 P.M.
Mayor Oden commented on the public hearing process and stated new
significant input was received during the public hearing.
Councilmember Pougnet provided background information on the process
of public input and the development of the proposed ordinance.
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Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested the City Attorney clarify the options of
adopting the proposed ordinance and any further amendments.
ACTION: 1) Table the City Council vote on the proposed ordinance until a
hard copy is received by the City Council incorporating the modifications
as discussed during the public hearing; and 2) Direct staff to schedule a
City Council Study Session on September 13, 2006 for further discussion
with respect to: density transfer outside of the area, density of Planning
Area 9, open space overlay, and bonding/security and enforcement for
grading work and restoration. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded
by Councilmember Pougnet and carried 4-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Pougnet,
Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Oden.
NOES: Councilmember McCulloch.
Discussion and vote on the proposed ordinance was continued later in the
meeting under Councilmember Comments.
1.E. INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1699
FOR A PERIOD OF 10 MONTHS AND 15 DAYS PROHIBITING STREET
LEVEL OFFICES AND ALLOWING STREET LEVEL FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN THE
HISTORIC VILLAGE CENTER PENDING THE COMPLETION OF A
STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF STREET LEVEL OFFICE AND
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION USES IN THE HISTORIC VILLAGE CENTER:
City Attorney Holland provided background information as outlined in the
Staff Report dated September 6, 2006.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested clarification with respect to businesses at
the end of a current lease.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing and the following speaker
addressed the City Council.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, spoke in support of the ordinance.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text and adopt by title
only; and 2) Adopt Ordinance No. 1701, "AN INTERIM URGENCY
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1699 FOR A PERIOD OF 10 MONTHS
AND 15 DAYS, PROHIBITING STREET LEVEL OFFICES IN THE
HISTORIC VILLAGE CENTER, AND ALLOWING STREET LEVEL
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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE HISTORIC VILLAGE CENTER
SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PENDING THE
COMPLETION OF A STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF STREET LEVEL
OFFICE AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTION USES IN THE HISTORIC
VILLAGE CENTER AND THE ADOPTION OF ANY AND ALL
AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S ZONING CODE AND RELATED LAND
USE REGULATIONS." Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by
Councilmember McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll call
vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, announced upcoming Main Street events and
activities_
SERGIO SANTO, commented on an issue coming before SunLine with regard to Taxi
Cab regulations and budget.
VIC GAINER, Palm Springs, commented on Proposition 90 on the November 7, 2007,
Statewide General Election.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested the City Clerk report on the placement of the Public
Comment section of the agenda.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
The City Council convened as the City Of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment
Agency at 11:05 P.M.
The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 11:07 P.M. and reconvened as
the City Council.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Oden commented on Items 2.G. and 2.H. and thanked Bill Scott and Mary
Lou Feenstra for their service to City Commissions.
Councilmember Mills requested clarification on Item 2.J., and then stated Items
2.J., 2.M., and 2.S. may be returned to the Consent Calendar, no separate
discussion was needed.
Item 2.R. was withdrawn from the Agenda under Public Hearing Item 1.C.
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2,C., 2.D., 2.E., 21., 2.G., 2.H., 2.1., 2.J.,
2.K., 21., 2.M., 2.N., 2.0., 2.P., 2.0., 2.5., 2.T., 2.U., 2.V., 2.W., 2.X., 2.Y., 2.Z.,
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and 2.AA. Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember
Mills 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 September 6,
2006, City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of Wednesday, July 19, 2006,
and Wednesday, July 26, 2006. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.C. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1695 ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND APPROVING CASE NO. 5.1124 ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO
ALLOW VEHICULAR PARKING FOR AUTO DEALERSHIPS ALONG
EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE:
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1695, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, AND
APPROVE CASE NUMBER 5.1124 ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO
ALLOW VEHICULAR PARKING FOR AUTO DEALERSHIPS ALONG
EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE." Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.13. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1697 MODIFYING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCATION OF
AMBULANCE SERVICES IN THE PLANNED RESEARCH
DEVELOPMENT PARK AND MANUFACTURING ,ZONES OF THE CITY:
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No- 1697, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SUBSECTIONS 92.16.01 D.2 (M-1-P ZONE) AND
92.17.01.01 D.3 (M.2 ZONE) OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE MODIFYING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCATION OF
AMBULANCE SERVICES IN THE PLANNED RESEARCH
DEVELOPMENT PARK AND MANUFACTURING ZONES OF THE CITY."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1698 ESTABLISHING NEW FINDINGS FOR A MINOR
MODIFICATION:
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1698, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 94.06.01 OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING
CODE ESTABLISHING NEW FINDINGS FOR A MINOR
MODIFICATION." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.F. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 21697, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE
PERIOD ENDED 07-15-06 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 410590
THROUGH 410665 TOTALING $101,471.09, LIABILITY CHECKS
NUMBERED 1014714 THROUGH 1014742 TOTALING
$131,551.76, THREE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $129,140.03 AND
THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,108,142.61 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,470,305.48 DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA."
2. Adopt Resolution No. 21698, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE
PERIOD ENDED 07-29-06 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 410666
THROUGH 410745 TOTALING $113,443.27, LIABILITY CHECKS
NUMBERED 1014991 THROUGH 1015018 TOTALING
$132,021.67, THREE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $75,715.43 AND
THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $984,228.67 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,305,409.04 DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA."
3. Adopt Resolution No. 21699, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE
PERIOD ENDE❑ 08-12-06 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 410746
THROUGH 410821 TOTALING $85,359.54, LIABILITY CHECKS
NUMBERED 1015296 THROUGH 1015323 TOTALING
$132,533.79, THREE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $54,647.81 AND
THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $912,914.75 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,185,455.89 DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA."
4. Adopt Resolution No. 21700, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY
WARRANT NUMBERED 1014743 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
5. Adopt Resolution No. 21701, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY
WARRANTS NUMBERED 1014744 THROUGH 1014987 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,064,191.79 DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA."
6. Adopt Resolution No. 21702, "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 1014988 THROUGH 1014990 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $35,840.02 DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA."
7, Adopt Resolution No. 21703, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY
WARRANTS NUMBERED 1015019 THROUGH 1015298 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $4,589,364.96 DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA."
8. Adopt Resolution No. 21704, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY
WARRANTS NUMBERED 1015324 THROUGH 1015587 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $3,057,793.49 DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar noting the business
related abstention of Councilmember McCulloch on Warrant
No. 1014803.
2.G. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF WILLIAM P. SCOTT OF THE,
HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD:
ACTION: Accept with regret the resignation of William Scott from the
Historic Site Preservation Board. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.H. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF MARY LOU FEENSTRA OF THE
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
ACTION: 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Mary Lou Feenstra from
the Library Board of Trustees; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice
of Vacancy and accept applications. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.1. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND
COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL. YEAR 2006-07:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21705, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS
AND COMPENSATION PLAN ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 21612."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2J. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
ENGINEERING RESOURCES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC. FOR
ENGINEERING PLAN CHECK SERVICES:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7905, Approving an Agreement with
Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc. for Engineering Plan
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Check Services for an initial term of three (3) years with two (2), one-year
extensions, upon approval of the City Engineer, for a maximum term of
five-years; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
A5332. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.K. COST OF LIVING INCREASE (COLA) FOR UNREPRESENTED
EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21706, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING
A COST OF LIVING INCREASE FOR UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07." Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.L. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 3085 WITH
LENORE ANNENBERG, LEASE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AT
THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL, AIRPORT, TO EXTEND THE
TERM OF THE LEASE FIVE (5) YEARS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7906, Approving Amendment No. 2
to Agreement No. 3085 with Lenore Annenberg to extend the term of the
lease five (5) years effective September 15, 2006, through September 14,
2011, for certain real property at the Palm Springs International Airport;
and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
A3085. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.M. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4922 WITH SIMAT,
HELLIESEN AND EICHNER, INC. (SH&E) FOR MARKETING
SERVICES TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT TO JUNE
30, 2007:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7907, Approving Amendment No. 5
to Agreement No. 4922 with Simat, Helliesen and Eichner, Inc. (SH&E) to
extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2007, to complete the air
service development and concession development work previously
approved via Amendment Nos. 2 and 3; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A4922. Approved as part
of the Consent Calendar,
2.N. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 3192 WITH
ROBERT J. POND, LEASE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AT THE
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, TO EXTEND THE TERM
OF THE LEASE FIVE (5) YEARS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7908, Approving Amendment No. 1
to Agreement No. 3192 with Robert J. Pond to extend the term of the
lease five (5) years effective September 15, 2006, through September 14,
2011, for certain real property at the Palm Springs International Airport;
and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
A3192. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.0. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO, 5309 WITH
HARRIS REALTY APPRAISAL FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT 2005-2 (ESCENA PALM SPRINGS):
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7909, Approving Amendment No. 1
to Agreement No. 5309, with Harris Realty Appraisal, an additional
amount of $10,000, and for a total amount of $30,000, for Community
Facilities District No. 2005-2 (Escena Palm Springs); and 2) Authorize the
City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5309. Approved as
part of the Consent Calendar.
2.P. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF JUNE 30, 2006:
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.Q. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E)
AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID 2006-07 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL,
CITY PROJECT 06-13:
ACTION: Adopt Minute Order No. 7910, Approving the plans,
specifications and working details for the 2006-07 Annual Slurry Seal, City
Project 06-13, and authorizing staff to advertise and solicit bids.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.5. PURCHASE OF MOBILE DATA COMPUTER AIR CARDS AND
CONVERSION OF EXISTING MODEMS TO WIRELESS AIR CARDS IN
POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7911, Approving the purchase of
hardware and related services from Sprint/Nextel Wireless in an amount
not-to-exceed $48,266.46 to convert the existing modems to wireless air
cards in Police and Fire Department Vehicles, annually for a three-year
period; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.T. FOCUSED ENTITLEMENT AND PLANNING SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH MSA CONSULTING, INC. FOR THE PALM SPRINGS COUNTRY
CLUB - NORTH AND SOUTH VILLAGES:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7912, Approving an agreement with
MSA Consulting, Inc., not-to-exceed $67,000.00 for Focused Entitlement
and Planning Services for the Palm Springs Country Club - North and
South Villages Project; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. A5333.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.U. REPAIR OF THE GENE AUTRY MEDIAN SCULPTURE SAIL AND
MOUNTAIN FROM THE PUBLIC ARTS MAINTENANCE FUND IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,000:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7913, Approving the repair of the
Gene Autry Median Sculpture Sail and Mountain with Palm Springs
Welding in an amount not-to-exceed $8,000 from the Public Art
Maintenance Fund. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.V. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2006,
THROUGH JULY 31, 2006:
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.W. PROPOSED RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2007:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21707, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE
30, 2007." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.X. PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVING RESERVES FOR THE
GENERAL FUND, VARIOUS OPERATING AND CAPITAL PROJECT
FUNDS:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21708, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE RESERVATION OF UNAPPROPRIATED FUND
BALANCES IN VARIOUS CITY OPERATING AND CAPITAL PROJECT
FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2006." Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.Y. DESERT CHAPEL REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP 28308, PD 242, CASE NO. 5.0954:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21709, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FROM APRIL 12, 2006,
TO APRIL 12, 2007, FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 28308 (TTM 28308)
AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 242 (PD 242) LOCATED Al
657 SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE R-1-C/RMHP, SECTION 23"
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting the business
related abstention of Councilmember Mills.
22. APPROVE PURCHASE OF MICROSOFT OFFICE 2003 SOFTWARE
LICENSES:
ACTION: Adopt Minute Order No. 7914, Approving the purchase of 95
additional Microsoft Office 2003 software licenses in the amount of
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$32,244.19 from CDW Government Incorporated under the State of
California CMAS contract. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.AA. SUBLEASE WITH UNITED CONDOMINIUMS CORPORATION TO
SUBLEASE TO THE CITY A 1.77 ACRE PARCEL AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF AMADO ROAD AND CALLE ALVARADO
(BUSINESS LEASE PSL-236 WITH THE AGUA CALIENTE
RESERVATION):
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21710, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A SUBLEASE TO BUSINESS LEASE PSL-236) WITH
UNITED CONDOMINIUMS CORPORATION FOR A 1.77 ACRE PARCEL
AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF AMADO ROAD AND CALLE
ALVARADO AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 21407 PREVIOUSLY
APPROVING A SUBLEASE." A5334. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar, noting the business related abstention of Councilmember
Mills.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.R. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 5215 WITH ACE
PARKING FOR AIRPORT PARKING LOT MANAGEMENT:
Withdrawn from the Agenda.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
S.A. CREATION OF AN ENERGY SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE CITY COUNCIL:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the Staff
Report dated September 6, 2006.
ACTION: Approve the formation of an Energy Subcommittee of the City Council
and appoint Councilmember Pougnet and Councilmember Mills to the
Subcommittee. Motion Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor
Oden and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Pougnet requested the City Manager direct the Assistant City Manager-
Development Services and the Director of Building inspect and report all code violations
found on the Desert Fashion Plaza Site, and congratulated City Manager Ready on
receiving his Ph.D.
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CONTINUED FROM PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 1.D. PROPOSED ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE
DEVELOPMENT AREAS INCLUDING THE CHINO CONE:
City Clerk Thompson distributed the proposed ordinance establishing regulations for
environmentally sensitive development areas including the Chino Cone as revised
during public hearing Item 1.D.
Councilmember Mills requested one additional modification on Page 12 Section
94.21.1.05(D)(22) be amended to read "No curbs shall be allowed except as may be
required where no other viable alternative is available."
ACTION: 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text and introduce by title only; and 2)
Introduce Ordinance No. 1700 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTIONS 92.21.1.00, 92.21.1.01, 92.21.1.02, 92.21.1.03,
92.21.1,04, 92.21.1.05, 92.21.1.06, AND 92.21.1.07, AND AMENDING SECTION
91,00.10, OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE, RELATING TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE
DEVELOPMENT AREAS INCLUDING THE CHINO CONE" as amended Section
94.21.1.05 p 22 . Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember
Pougnet and carried 4-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern Foat,
and Mayor Oden.
NOES: Councilmember McCulloch.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 11:16 P.M. to an Adjourned Regular
Meeting and Study Session, Wednesday, September 13, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by a Closed Session at 5:00 p.m., Small
Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
207H DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2006.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk