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Home My WebLink About12/20/2006 - STAFF REPORTS - 2.B. PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2006 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to order at 6:07 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Oden led the Pledge. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet, and Mayor Oden. ABSENT: None. COMMISSION: Commissioners Aguanno, Barrett, Benz, Bowens, Doyle, Johnston, Klein and Chair Cadarette. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland stated that at 5:00 P.M. the meeting was called to order and the City Council recessed into Closed Session to discuss items on the posted Closed Session Agenda. No reportable actions were taken. PRESENTATIONS: Police Chief Jeandron, Mayor Oden and the City Council, announced the graduation of the current class of the Palm Springs Youth Citizens Police Academy and outlined the benefits of the program. April Hildner, TRENO Neighborhood Association, announced the volunteer efforts for the cleanup of the Tahquitz Creek Channel, the foot bridge, and the surrounding area in the neighborhood and requested the City Council fund further Capital Improvements in the neighborhood. Councilmember Foat thanked the TREND Neighborhood Association and requested staff work with the Tahquitz Canyon Yacht Club developing a proposal to fund capital improvements. Mayor Oden thanked the TRENO Neighborhood Association and the Tahquitz Canyon Yacht Club for their community efforts. Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet expressed his thanks to the volunteers and inquired if these capital projects could be included in the Parks Master Plan and perhaps fund the improvements with Quimby Funds. Mayor Oden announced the needed donations and supplies for the USO and requested community support. Item 2 . 13 . City Council Minutes December 13, 2006 Page 2 ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: ACTION: Accept the Agenda as presented. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet requested reconsideration of the December 6, 2006 Item for an Application by Coachella Valley Housing Coalition to the California Housing and Community Development Programs for Development of a 57-Unit Apartment Project on Las Vegas Road. ACTION: 1) Reconsideration of an Application by Coachella Valley Housing Coalition to the California Housing and Community Development Programs for Development of a 57-Unit Apartment Project on Las Vegas Road; and 2) Direct staff to place this Item on the December 20, 2006 Agenda. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. PUBLIC COMMENT: WENDIE BUSIG-KOHN, read a statement regarding unity in the community and commented on the "Not in Our Town" Diversity Outreach Program. SIENNA MOLOI, thanked the City Council for reconsideration of a resolution Supporting an Application by the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition. SHARON DORY, commented on the "Not in Our Town" Diversity Outreach Program and provided information on hate crimes. KEITH McCORMICK, commented on the presentation by the TRENO Neighborhood Association and stated his support for further capital improvements. LeGRAND VELEZ, Palm Desert, stated his support for further capital improvements to the Tahquitz Canyon Wash and a trails system in the Coachella Valley, JARVIS CRAWFORD, stated his support of the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition for affordable housing in the Desert Highland Gateway Estates. BOB MAHLOWITZ, Palm Springs, commented on the presentation by the TRENO Neighborhood Group, commented on the use of Quimby funds, and the Office of Neighborhood Involvement. NANCY STUART, updated the City Council on the activities of the Tram Board. LIEONARD McKINSTRY, Palm Springs, commented on the lack of Code Enforcement in the City and presented the City Council with photographs of violations. City Council Minutes December 13, 2006 Page 3 COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None. HRC, JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION "NOT IN OUR TOWN" CAMPAIGN DIVERSITY OUTREACH PROGRAM: City Manager Ready provided background information on the history of the request of the Human Rights Commission and the request of the City Council for a Joint Meeting with the Commission. Commission Chair Cadarefte introduced the members of the Human Rights Commission. The "Not in our Town" video was presented to the City Council and the Human Rights Commission. Commissioner Barrett outlined recent suspected hate crimes in the City of Palm Springs, outlined the objectives of the Commission and the development of the "Hate Free City" work program and briefed the Council on the revised program for Palm Springs "Not in our Town," and requested City Council support of the program. Councilmember Foat requested clarification on the process of adopting the proposed resolution, and requested further information from the Commission of the "Not in Our Town" education programs, and stated she would like to see a plan, costs, proposed publicity, and measuring the success of the program. Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet thanked the Commission and commented on the funding, and stated his support for moving the issue forward. Commissioner Aguanno commented on his reasoning for his opposition to the proposed resolution. Commissioner Bowens commented on her reasoning for her opposition to the proposed resolution. Councilmember McCulloch commented on the previous proposal as a "Hate Free City" and in support of the new concepts, requested modifications to the proposed resolution, and recommended the entire Human Rights Commission take on the responsibility of the development program not the Community Action Committee. Commissioner Barrett commented on the makeup and the involvement of the Community Action Committee. City Council Minutes December 13, 2006 Page 4 Councilmember Mills commented on the suggestions to the proposed ordinance, requested a program be developed in conjunction with the proposed resolution, and recommended the Commission work to a consensus. Councilmember McCulloch commented on the involvement of the Community Action Committee. Commissioner Klein commented on the political aspects with respect to this issue and commented on the wonderful pride this program can instill within the Community. Mayor Oden requested information on the makeup of the Community Action Committee, commented on the involvement of the Community Action Committee and the "hate" crimes statistics and community policing, fundraising opportunities, full Commission approval of a new educational and marketing program for building a consensus within the Community. Commissioner Barrett commented on the hate crime statistics in Palm Desert. Councilmember Foat requested the Commission return with a Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Oden requested the Commission meet with previous Human Rights Commissioners to discuss the historical and overall objectives of the Commission. Lee Husfeldt, Director of Public Affairs, stated the Commission would develop a work plan and funding with specifics such as how they would go into schools and other organizations. Commissioner Klein stated her support for meeting with the Mayor and previous Commissioners in developing a comprehensive program and funding. ACTION: Direct staff to schedule a meeting with the Human Rights Commission, Mayor Oden and former Human Rights Commissioners to discuss and develop overall priorities, issues and objectives, such as the "Not in Our Town" program to forward to the City Council. By consensus of the City Council. The Human Rights Commission adjourned at 7:50 P.M. and the City Council recessed. The City Council reconvened at 8:02 P.M. SS. STUDY SESSION: SS1. CITY COUNCIL ENERGY SUBCOMMITTEE CONSERVATION COMMISSION UPDATE: Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet provided an update on the activities and recommendations of the City Council Subcommittee. City Council Minutes December 13, 2006 Page 5 ACTION: Direct staff to move forward with the creation, development, and implementation of a Palm Springs Energy Conservation Commission for City Council action. By consensus of the City Council. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., and 2.C. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet 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 13, 2006, City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.13. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TERRA NOVA PLANNING & RESEARCH TO PREPARE A SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON THE SECTION 14 MASTER DEVELOPMENT AND SPECIFIC PLAN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $65,000: ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7977, Approving an agreement with Terra Nova Planning & Research to prepare a supplemental Environmental Impact Report on the Section 14 Master Development and Specific Plan in an amount not to exceed $65,000; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21785, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07;" and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5400. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.C. RESOLUTION REQUESTING CALPERS APPROVE EMPLOYMENT EXTENSION FOR RETIREE. ALLEN SMOOT PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21221(h): ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21786, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE CALPERS BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION APPROVE AN EMPLOYMENT EXTENSION PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21221(h) FOR RETIREE ALLEN SMOOT TO COMPLETE THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT EXPANSION PROJECT." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: None. 5, NEW BUSINESS: The City Council heard Item 5.B. out of order. City Council Minutes December 13, 2006 Page 6 5.13. SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH BOB HOPE CHRYSLER CLASSIC: City Manager Ready and the event promoters provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 13, 2006. Councilmember Foat requested clarification with respect to moving the event to the Palm Springs Convention Center in 2008-09 and the charities that benefit from the event. Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested clarification on the attendance and the future projections and commented on the "tag-line." Councilmember McCulloch requested clarification with respect to the mention of Palm Springs on the promotional merchandise, stated his support for the sponsorship, and commented on the history of the event in Palm Springs. Councilmember Mills commented on the advertising dollar and the opportunity to the Community and the City. Mayor Oden commented on the proposal and outlined the benefits to the Community. ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7979, Approving, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, an agreement with the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic for sponsorship of the 2007-09 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic Golf Tournaments; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21787, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07;" and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5402. Motion Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Oden and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 5.A. AGREEMENT WITH STEINY AND COMPANY, INC. FOR THE PROTECTED-PERMISSIVE SIGNAL CONVERSION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT 05-07: City Manager Ready and David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 13, 2006. Councilmember McCulloch stated his support and commented on the other successful traffic programs. Councilmember Mills commented on the history of the program and stated his support. City Council Minutes December 13, 2006 Page 7 ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7978, Approving an agreement with Steiny and Company, Inc., in the amount of $295,555.00, for Bid Schedules A through G inclusive, for the Protected-Permissive Signal Conversion Project, City Project 05-07" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5401. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tom Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS: Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet requested staff update the City Council on the progress of the construction projects at the Ramada/Holiday Inn and the Riviera Hotel. Councilmember Mills requested the Police Chief review and report on the enforcement of speed limits in school zones. Mayor Oden announced the Human Rights Commission Awards, and announced the activities and events attended by the Mayor's Office. Mayor Oden requested the appointment of a City Council Liaison to the Riverside Community Action Committee to replace Mayor Pro Tom Pougnet be placed on the December 20, 2006 City Council Agenda. ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8:57 P.M. to a Regular Meeting, Wednesday, December 20, 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 20th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2006. MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk