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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2007
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to order at 6:05 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop 262, led the Pledge.
INVOCATION: Rev. Kevin Johnson, Bloom in the Desert Ministries, led the Invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember
Mills, Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet, and Mayor Oden.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
PRESENTATIONS:
City Engineer David Barakian announced the City was awarded the 2006 Traffic
Congestion/Mitigation Award, from the American Public Works Association, Southern
California Chapter.
Police Chief Gary Jeandron administered the Oath of Office to Police Officer
Christopher Bergman and introduced Officer Bergman to the City Council.
Mayor Oden and the City Council presented a video tribute to the late 38th President of
the United States, President Gerald Ford.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland stated no Closed Session was
held.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Foat requested Item 2.N. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
discussion and requested staff address if Items 2.1., 2.J., 2.K., and 21. require
prevailing wages.
Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet requested Items 2.D., 2.F., and 2.N. be removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Mills requested a correction to Item 2.B., requested Item 2.M. be
removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion, and noted his business related
abstention on Consent Calendar Item 2.0.
ITEM NO. aW
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ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet,
seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll call
vote.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
I.A. SMOKE TREE COMMONS TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 34289 TO
SUBDIVIDE AN APPROXIMATE 18-ACRE PARCEL INTO EIGHT (8)
PARCELS WITHIN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 312 FOR A
SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE AND BARONA ROAD:
Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated January 3, 2007.
Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet requested staff address why the subdivision was
not submitted in June with the approval of the Planned Development
District.
Councilmember Foat requested clarification with respect to the definition
of "condo" conversion and if it applies to the project, and any recourse the
City has if a major tenant leaves the development.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward
the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21796, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 34289 TO SUBDIVIDE AN
APPROXIMATE 18-ACRE PARCEL INTO EIGHT PARCELS, SMOKE
TREE COMMONS SHOPPING CENTER, LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE AND
BARONA ROAD, PDI7 312, SECTION 36." Motion Councilmember
Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tom Pougnet and unanimously carried
on a roll call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
JIM STUART, Palm Springs, requested a New Year's celebration in Downtown Palm
Springs and noted an unlicensed swap meet on the weekends near the "Pub" in
Downtown Palm Springs.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, provided an update on the proposed Business
Improvement District in Downtown and Uptown Palm Springs.
JOHN TYMON, Palm Springs, commented on the passing of President Gerald Ford and
on the conditions at Plaza de Las Flores.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Ready provided an update on the Code
Enforcement activities in the City.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.C., 2.E., 2.G., 2.H., 2.1., 2.J., 2.K., 21, 2.0., 2.P.,
2.Q., and 2.R. Motion Councilmember Foat, 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 January 3, 2007,
City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS;
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21797, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED 12-3-06 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 411235 THROUGH
411296 TOTALING $98,949.62, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED
1017664 THROUGH 1017696 TOTALING $136,457.44, FOUR WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR $144,742.93 AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH
DEBITS OF $1,340,564.23 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$1,720,714.22 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" and 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 21798, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1017697
THROUGH 1017964 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $4,512,678.99
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar,
2.E. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH SIMPLEXGRINNELL LP AS A
"SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER" FOR THE EXPANSION AND
INSTALLATION OF THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AT THE AIRPORT:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21799, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING SIMPLEXGRINNELL LP AS A "SOLE SOURCE
PROVIDER" FOR THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AT THE AIRPORT AND
AUTHORIZE THE, CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH SIMPLEXGRINNELL LP TO EXPAND AND INSTALL THE
SYSTEM IN THE NEW HOLD-ROOM PROJECT FOR A LUMP SUM
AMOUNT OF $69,963, ALL SUBJECT TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION
ADMINISTRATION APPROVAL. A5416. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
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2.G. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION PARAMETERS - AIRPORT
HOLD-ROOM PROJECT:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21800, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING AN AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
ADMINISTRATOR, TEMPORARY POSITION, FOR THE AIRPORT
HOLD-ROOM/LANDSCAPING PROJECT AND ITS RELATED SUB-
PROJECTS AND ESTABLISHING PROJECT ADMINISTRATION
PARAMETERS INCLUDING CHANGE ORDER AUTHORITY." Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.H. APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 ASSESSMENT OF SELF-
INSURANCE PLAN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SELF-
INSURANCE PLANS:
ACTION: Adopt Minute Order No. 7986, Approving Fiscal Year 2006.07
Department of Industrial Relations, Self-Insurance License Fees and Trust
Funds to the State of California, self-insurance plans in the amount of
$40,930.47. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1. APPROVAL OF THE MASTER AGREEMENT, ADMINISTERING
AGENCY - STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS,
WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, STATE AGREEMENT NO. 08-
5282R:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21801, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE MASTER AGREEMENT, ADMINISTERING AGENCY -
STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS, STATE
AGREEMENT NO. 08-5282R, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS." A1459. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.J. APPROVAL OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 017-N,
WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR USE OF SURFACE
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP) FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR
THE STP PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT
NO. 05-13, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO, STPL 5282 (024):
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21802, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 017-N TO
ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID
PROJECT NO. 08-5282R WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $731,250 ($537,570 STP FEDERAL FUNDS / $193,680
REGIONAL MEASURE A FUNDS), FOR THE STP PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 05-13, FEDERAL-
AID PROJECTS NO. STPL 5282 (024), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
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MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS." A5417. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.K. APPROVAL OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 018-N,
WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR USE OF CONGESTION
MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CMAQ)
FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR THE AVENIDA CABALLEROS
SHOULDER PAVING, CITY PROJECT NO. 05-08, FEDERAL-AID
PROJECT NO. CML 5282 (025):
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21803, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 018-N TO
ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID
PROJECTS NO. 08-5282R WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $70,050 ($62,000 STP FEDERAL FUNDS / $8,050 AQMD
AND MSRC FUNDS), FOR THE AVENIDA CABALLEROS SHOULDER
PAVING, CITY PROJECT NO. 05-08, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO.
CML 5282 (025), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS." A5418. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
21. APPROVAL OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 019-N,
WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR USE OF HIGHWAY BRIDGE
PROGRAM (HBP) FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR THE SOUTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE LOW WATER CROSSING BRIDGE PROJECT, CITY
PROJECT NO. 06-18, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. BR-NBIL (502):
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21804, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 019-N TO
ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID
PROJECTS NO. 08-5282R WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $430,921 ($381,494 HBP FEDERAL FUNDS / $49,427
GAS TAX FUNDS), FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE LOW
WATER CROSSING BRIDGE PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 06-18,
FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. BR-NBIL (502), AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS." A5419. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.0. SUMMARY VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC SEWER AND
STORM DRAINAGE PURPOSES WITHIN TRACT 32363, SECTION 3,
TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-06-038:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21805, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
SUMMARILY VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT,
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TITLE, AND INTEREST IN A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT FOR
SEWER AND DRAINAGE PURPOSES WITHIN TRACT 32363, SECTION
3, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-06-038." Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar, noting the business related
abstention of Councilmember Mills.
2.P. ANNUAL DISPLAY ADVERTISING CONTRACT WITH THE DESERT
SUN:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7989, Approving a purchase order
with the Desert Sun for display advertising in an amount not to exceed
$50,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents to effectuate this purchase. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.Q. ACCEPT WITH REGRET THE RESIGNATION OF DANIEL DAVILA
FROM THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES:
ACTION: 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Daniel Davila; 2) Direct
the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy for the unexpired term ending
June 30, 2009. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.R. CONCURRING WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S DECISION TO DECLARE
TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2007, A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR THE
LIFE OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21806, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
CONCURRING WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S DECISION TO DECLARE
TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2007, A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR THE
LIFE OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD." Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilmember Mills requested a correction to Page 7 of the minutes to include
. . a discounted rated for CNG, for the use of the site."
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of December 20, 2006 as amended.
Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2.D. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2006-07 CITYWIDE SEWER REPAIRS,
CITY PROJECT NO. 06-04:
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested staff address the proposed bid being lower
than the Engineers estimate, and the substantial difference between the
submitted bids.
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ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7984, Approving an agreement with Tri Star
Contracting, Inc. for Bid Schedules A and B for the 2006-07 Citywide Sewer
Repairs, in the amount of$181,256, City Project 06-04; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5415. Motion Mayor Pro Tom
Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and unanimously carried
on a roll call vote.
2.F. AIRPORT COURTYARD LANDSCAPING - PLANS APPROVAL AND
AUTHORIZATION TO BID:
Mayor Pro Tom Pougnet requested staff address the Notice Inviting Bids and the
deadline with respect to the timing of the project.
Councilmember Mills requested staff clarify that the proposed action is only for a
portion of the overall project and commented on the pre-bid conference as being
optional.
ACTION: Adopt Minute Order No. 7985, Approving the Plans and Specifications
for the Airport Courtyard Landscaping Project, City Project No. 06-22, and
authorizing the bidding of the project. Motion Councilmember McCulloch,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tom Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote.
2.M. REPLACEMENT OF AIRPORT UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY:
ACTION: Adopt Minute Order No. 7987, Approving the emergency expenditure
of $30,361.38 for a replacement Uninterruptible Power Supply for the Airport.
Motion Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Councilmember Mills and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2.N. AGREEMENT WITH DATELAND CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE PALM
SPRINGS ENTRY SIGN CONSTRUCTION, CITY PROJECT NO, 04-12:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 3, 2007.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the view of the Chino Cone from
the proposed project, the funding, and asked why the item was not presented to
the Public Arts Commission for discussion.
Councilmember Mills provided information on the view corridor as the City
Council Liaison to the design team, and the process of developing the cost
estimates and cost cutting.
Councilmember McCulloch requested staff address the current budget and
balance of the Public Arts Fund.
Mayor Oden requested staff address the competition process for the design of
the entry sign, and commented on the funding from the Public Arts Fund.
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Councilmember Foat provided clarification on her position and requested the
Public Arts Commission have some input on the project and process.
ACTION: Adopt Minute Order No. 7988, Approving an agreement with Dateland
Construction, Inc. for the Palm Springs entry sign construction, City Project No.
04-12, in the amount of $172,600; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute
all necessary documents. A5420. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by
Mayor Oden and carried 4-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Tem
Pougnet, and Mayor Oden.
NOES: Councilmember Foat.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 16.39 TO THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO RENTAL CAR
AGENCIES AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CUSTOMER
FACILITIES CHARGE:
Richard Walsh, Director of Aviation, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated January 3, 2007.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the meeting with the rental
car companies and the incentives for people to fly into Palm Springs
International Airport.
Councilmember Mills commented on a formatting error in the ordinance,
requested staff address the definition of the Director signing leases and
the signature authority for leases of 3-years with options, the future
expansion for other rental car agencies to have service at the Airport, and
the applicability to operators that only have a phone at the Airport but do
not transact business at the Airport.
Councilmember McCulloch commented on the affordability of flying into
Palm Springs and the lack of low cost carriers.
Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet commented on the limited service providers
using parking spaces on the street.
Mayor Oden commented on the ultimate parking program at the Airport
and the convenience factor of rental car operations at the Airport.
ACTION: 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and
introduce by title only, Ordinance No. 1708, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 16.39 TO
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THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO RENTAL CAR
AGENCIES AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CUSTOMER FACILITIES
CHARGE." Motion Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by
Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. AGREEMENT WITH BUSCHLEN MOWATT FINE ART, LLC FOR LOAN
AND TEMPORARY PLACEMENT OF SCULPTURES, BUTCH,
SQUEEZE AND ITHIEL BY ARTIST JOHN CLEMENT AT THREE
DIFFERENT LOCATIONS WITHIN THE CITY: 777 EAST TAHQUITZ
CANYON WAY, REGAL CINEMAS PROPERTY; 538 NORTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE, PALM CANYON THEATRE (CITY OWNED
PROPERTY), AND 2365 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM
SPRINGS MALL AT THE SOUTHEAST ENTRANCE ON FARRELL
DRIVE:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development,
provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated
January 3, 2007.
Councilmember Foat requested clarification on the present location of the
Art and when the Art arrived, stated that the Film Festival Board did not
know anything about the installation, the Parks and Recreation
Commission did not have any input; and provided comments with respect
to the cost estimates, and the design of the Art with respect to the
Community.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the construction and
placement costs, the placement on concrete or lawn areas and concerns
of water overspray, and thanked staff for bringing this matter forward
under the time constraints.
Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet commented on the Art with respect to the City
and Community.
Councilmember McCulloch expressed concerns with respect to the timing
of the project, and commented on the discussion of the Art by the Public
Arts Commission.
Mayor Oden commented that he would have preferred a full discussion by
the Public Arts Commission.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7990, Approving an agreement with
Buschlen Mowatt Fine Art, LLC for the loan and temporary placement of
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the sculptures entitled Butch, Squeeze and Ithiel by artist John Clement at
777 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Regal Cinemas property; 538 North Palm
Canyon Drive, Palm Canyon Theatre (City owned property); and 2365
East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs Mall at the southeast entrance
on Farrell Drive; 2) Adopt Minute Order No. 7991, Approving a license
agreement with Tahquitz Canyon Investors, LLC for placement of Ithiel on
private property located at 777 East Tahquitz Canyon Way; 3) Adopt
Minute Order No. 7992, Approving a license agreement with PSMHop,
LLC for placement of Butch on private property located at 2365 East
Tahquitz Canyon Way; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A5421, A5422, and A5423. Motion
Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Councilmember Mills and
carried 3-2 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, and
Mayor Oden.
NOES: Councilmember Foat, and Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet requested the City Manager report on the United California
Bank Building and the swap meet; and requested a Code Enforcement Inspection and
report of the Plaza de Las Flores development.
Councilmember McCulloch suggested the Entertainment Opportunities City Council
Subcommittee of Mayor Oden and himself meet with respect to a New Year's Eve
Celebration, and thanked the Police Department for their efforts with the Funeral
Procession for President Gerald Ford.
Councilmember Mills commented on the proposed Art installation, thanked City staff for
their efforts with the funeral procession for President Gerald Ford, and commented on
the passing of former Mayor Howard Wiefels.
Councilmember Foat provided her condolences to the family of former Mayor Wiefels,
thanked staff for their work on behalf of President Gerald Ford, and commented on the
installation of windmills in the Snow Creek area.
Mayor Oden announced the activities and events attended by the Mayor's Office and
thanked fellow Councilmembers who were able to represent him in his absence,
thanked City staff for their efforts on the funeral arrangements for President Gerald
Ford, commented on the passing of former Mayor Howard Wiefels, and requested a
report on the formation of the Energy Commission.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 7:58 P.M., in memoa of former Palm
Springs Mayor Howard Wiefels, to a Study Session, Wednesday, January 10, 2007, at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by a Closed Session at 5:00
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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
17t' DAY OF JANUARY, 2007,
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk