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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to order at 6:07 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Palm Springs Air Force ROTC Junior Color Guard, led the
Pledge.
INVOCATION: Rev. Daniel Manriquez, The Father's House Christian Center, 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:
Mayor Oden and the City Council announced that the James O. Jessie Desert Highland
' Unity Center expansion, was the recipient of the 2007 Audrey Nelson Community
Development Achievement Award from the National Community Development
Association, and presented Certificates of Appreciation to those individuals and
businesses involved.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland stated that at 4:30 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.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Councilmember McCulloch noted his business related abstention on Item 2.C., Warrant
No. 1018947, and requested Item 2.E. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate vote.
Councilmember Foat requested Item 2.R. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate vote, and noted her property related abstention on Item 2.E.
Councilmember Mills noted his business related abstention on Consent Calendar Items
2,J., and 2.P., and requested Items 2.F., 2.G., and 2.H. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion.
' ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded
by Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
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1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. THE NICHOLS BUILDING, A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT, CASE NO.
5.1110, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 327, FOR A PROJECT
CONSISTING OF FOUR RETAIL STORES ON THE GROUND LEVEL
AND EIGHT MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS ON THE SECOND
FLOOR LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HERMOSA
PLACE AND NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE:
ACTION: Continue and direct the City Clerk to re-notice the hearing. By
consensus of the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
JIM STUART, Palm Springs, requested the City Council take no action on Item 5.A.
relative to the war in Iraq, and requested the staff address how much money was spent
on the issue.
DAVID DANOS, requested the City Council sign on to the U. S. Mayors' Climate
Protection Agreement for the Cities Working Together to Protect our Air Quality, Health
and Environment.
TOM SWANN, Rancho Mirage, spoke against the escalation of the war in Iraq. '
TRACY TURNER, Palm Springs, spoke in apposition to the escalation of U.S. Troops in
Iraq, and requested the City Council adopt the resolution relative to Iraq.
TERRY DAVIS, spoke in opposition to the escalation of U.S. Troops in Iraq, and stated
the Troops should be brought home.
GREG PECK, La Quint@, thanked the City of Palm Springs and the Palm Springs
International Airport for its support of the USO at the Palm Springs International Airport.
BOB RICHMOND, Palm Springs, stated the resolution relative to the war in Iraq should
be discussed at other levels of government, and not addressed by the City Council.
INEZ CARDOZO-FREEMAN, Palm Springs, read a letter opposed to the escalation of
U.S. Troops in Iraq.
GLEASON FARRIS, Palm Desert, spoke in opposition to the escalation of U.S. Troops
in Iraq, and requested the City Council support the resolution relative to the war in Iraq.
VAL OGBURN, Palm Springs, stated the resolution relative to the war in Iraq Should be
discussed at other levels of government, and not addressed by the City Council. '
AMALIA DOAZTLAN, Bermuda Dunes, spoke in opposition of the escalation of U.S.
Troops in Iraq, and requested the City Council support the resolution relative to Iraq.
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' SHEILA GRATTAN, Palm Springs, read an editorial in the Press Enterprise, relative to
the war in Iraq.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, spoke in support of Item 2.E., and requested the City
Council support the Downtown and Uptown Business Improvement District.
KURT BARRIE, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition to the escalation of U.S. Troops in
Iraq, and requested the City Council support the resolution relative to Iraq.
BRIAN STRAHL, Palm Springs, stated the resolution relative to the war in Iraq should
be discussed at other levels of government and in the voting booth, and not addressed
by the City Council.
DENNIS BEACHMAN, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition to the escalation of U.S.
Troops in Iraq, and requested the City Council support the resolution relative to Iraq.
GEORGE ZANDER, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition to the escalation of U.S. Troops
in Iraq, and requested the City Council support the resolution relative to Iraq.
NOELLE EBERZ, spoke in opposition to the escalation of U.S. Troops in Iraq, and
requested the City Council support the resolution relative to Iraq.
' COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
Councilmember Foat requested Item 5.A. be heard prior to the Consent Calendar.
Discussion was held regarding further amending the Agenda, no action was taken.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Ready requested Police Chief Gary Jeandron provide an update on a
forcible rape crime being solved by the City of Palm Springs Police Department and the
status of the case.
The City Council recessed at 7:03 p.m. as the City of Palm Springs Community
Redevelopment Agency.
The City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned At 7:09 P.M.
and the City Council reconvened.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.I., 2.J., 2K., 21., 2.M., 2.N.,
2.0., 2.P., and 2.Q. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tom 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 February 21,
2007, City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: '
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of February 7, 2007.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21829, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED 1-13-07 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 411399 THROUGH
411459 TOTALING $92,088.98, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED
1018537 THROUGH 1018570 TOTALING $137,353.71, THREE WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR $56,476.97 AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS
OF $1,003,629.80 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,289,549.46
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21830, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1018571 THROUGH 1018861
IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,354,086.71 DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 21831, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS '
NUMBERED 1018852 THROUGH 1018859 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $621,142.10 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 4) Adopt
Resolution No. 21832, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 1-27 07 BY
WARRANTS NUMBERED 411460 THROUGH 411513 TOTALING
$87,178.90, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1018860 THROUGH
1018892 TOTALING $142,698.93, THREE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR
$58,431.45 AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $988,692.80 IN
THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,277,002.08 DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA." and 5) Adopt Resolution No. 21833, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1018893 THROUGH 1019173 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $2,230,290.88 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting the business
related abstention of Councilmember McCulloch on Warrant No.
1018947.
2.1). STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR JANUARY 2007:
ACTION: Receive and file Staff Authorized Agreements covering the
period January 1 through January 31, 2007. Approved as part of the '
Consent Calendar.
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' 2.1. MILLS ACT AGREEMENT WITH MARK A. PUOPOLO, FOR "THE
HAMRICK HOUSE" LOCATED AT 875 CHINO CANYON ROAD:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8003, Approving a Mills Act
agreement with Mark Puopolo for "The Hamrick House" located at 875
Chino Canyon Road; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A5434. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.J. FINAL MAP 33936 AND A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH AMADO HERMOSA 11, LLC, FOR A 42-UNIT
CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1400 AMADO ROAD:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21835, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING FINAL MAP 33936 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1400
AMADO ROAD, IN SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4
EAST, AND APPROVING A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH AMADO HERMOSA II, LLC, A CALIFORNIA
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A5435. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar, noting the business related abstention of
Councilmember Mills.
' 2.K. FINAL MAP 33161 AND A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH SHERMAN LAS VEGAS ROAD HOUSING, INC.,
FOR 32 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES LOCATED AT 300 RADIO ROAD:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21836, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING FINAL MAP 33161 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 300
RADIO ROAD, IN SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST,
AND APPROVING A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
WITH SHERMAN LAS VEGAS ROAD HOUSING, INC., A CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A5436. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.L. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE AND
AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL WIDENING
PROJECT, FROM VISTA CHINO TO UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
BRIDGE, CP02-03:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8004, Approving the plans and
specifications, and authorization to bid Gene Autry Trail Widening City
Project No. 02-03. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.M. PURCHASE OF A BOBCAT MULTI-TERRAIN LOADER FOR '
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PER AGREEMENT WITH
VEOLIA WATER NORTH AMERICA -WEST, LLC:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order 8005, Approving the purchase of one (1)
new Bobcat Multi-Terrain Loader for use by the Wastewater Treatment
Plant in the amount of $46,939.01 from Inland Bobcat, Inc. of Riverside,
CA; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21837, "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 documents necessary to effectuate this action.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.N. PURCHASE OF ONE NEW CCTV PIPELINE INSPECTION VEHICLE
FROM CUE'S, INC. FOR USE BY THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT PER AGREEMENT WITH VEOLIA WATER NORTH AMERICA -
WEST, LLC:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order 8006, Approving the purchase of one (1)
new CCTV pipeline inspection vehicle for use by the Wastewater
Treatment Plant in the amount of $158,369.91 from Cues Inc. of Orlando,
FL; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21838, "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 documents necessary to effectuate this action.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.0. MILLS ACT AGREEMENT WITH MCB PROPERTIES, LLC, FOR THE
"EL MIRADOR GARAGE" LOCATED AT 1090 NORTH PALM CANYON
DRIVE:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8007, Approving a Mills Act
agreement with MCB Properties, LLC, for the "El Mirador Garage" located
at 1090 North Palm Canyon Drive; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A5437. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.P. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO
NEGOTIATE WITH THE OASI GROUP FOR A 7.8± ACRE CITY-
OWNED PARCEL AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE
ALVARDO AND AMADO ROAD, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA NO, 2, EXTENDING THE TERM TO JULY 1, 2007:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8008, Approving Amendment No. 1
to Agreement No. A5220 with Oasi Group for a 7.8± acre City-owned
parcel at the northeast corner of Calle Alvarado and Amado Road, Merged
Redevelopment Project Area No. 2, extending the term to July 1, 2007; '
and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents related to the
amendment. A5220. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting
the business related abstention of Councilmember Mills.
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' 2.Q. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE AND
AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE PALM SPRINGS STADIUM REPAINT
PROJECT, CP07-02:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8009, Approving the plans,
specifications, and estimate and authorization to bid Palm Springs
Stadium Repaint, City Project No. 07-02. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Foat indicated she has a business ownership related conflict of interest
with respect to Item 2.E., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left
Council Chamber.
2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.
1709, ESTABLISHING THE PALM SPRINGS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT IN THE. DOWNTOWN AND UPTOWN AREAS OF PALM SPRINGS
AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENT PURSUANT TO THE
PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA OF LAW OF 1989:
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1709, "AN
' ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING THE PALM SPRINGS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
IN THE DOWNTOWN AND UPTOWN AREAS OF PALM SPRINGS AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENT PURSUANT TO THE PARKING
AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA OF LAW OF 1989." Motion
Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tom Pougnet and carried 3-1
on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Tom Pougnet, and Mayor
Oden.
NOES. Councilmember McCulloch.
ABSENT: Councilmember Foat.
Councilmember Foat returned to the dais.
2.17. CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4382 WITH GENSLER,
ADDING INTERIOR COLORS AND FURNITURE SELECTION FOR THE
REGIONAL JET TERMINAL PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$8,160:
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the timing as a little late due to the
' fact the project is well into construction, if the amount is included in the budget
and the agreement, and expressed concerned that the City is creating "piece
meal' projects at the Airport, without consideration of the over all facility.
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ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8001, Approving Change Order No. 2 to '
Agreement A4382 (Amendment No. 11) with Gensler adding interior colors and
furniture selection for the Regional Jet Terminal Project, to the design contract in
an amount not to exceed $8,160, subject to approval by the Federal Aviation
Administration; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A4382. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tern Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2.G. AIRPORT COURTYARD LANDSCAPE - REJECT BID FROM PENN WOODS
CORPORATION AS NON-RESPONSIVE AND AWARD THE BASE
CONTRACT LESS THE WATER FEATURE TO MARINA LANDSCAPE, INC.:
Councilmember Mills requested the City Council consider adding the water
feature back in the courtyard landscape project.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21834, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, REJECTING THE
BID OF PENN WOODS CORPORATION FOR THE AIRPORT COURTYARD
LANDSCAPING PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 06-22, AS NOW
RESPONSIVE AND AWARDING THE BASE BID TO MARINA LANDSCAPE,
INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $849,995;" amending the resolution to include the
proposed water feature; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all ,
necessary documents. A5433. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by
Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2,H. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5101 PLACEMENT AND
REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC ART WITH PALM SPRINGS CLASSIC, LLC:
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the lighting of the sculpture.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8002, Approving Amendment No. 3 to
Agreement No. A5101 with Palm Springs Classic, LLC for placement and
reimbursement of additional work of public art on private property and grant of
easement by and between the City of Palm Springs and Palm Springs Classic,
LLC and total reimbursement of public art fee in the amount of $425,600 at the
Escena Project with the caveat that the sculpture is lit as indicated in Exhibit A;
and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5101.
Motion Mayor Oden, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote.
2.R. PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2006-07 FOR THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY MARKETING
CAMPAIGN IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000:
Councilmember Foat commented on the proposed request for a Study Session '
with the CVA, requested staff address if the other cities may participate in the
advertising, and if the Tribe had been approached for support.
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' Mayor Oden clarified the purpose of the advertising campaign is to attract
Airlines to the Palm Springs International Airport.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21839, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 FOR THE 2007 ADVERTISING
CAMPAIGN." Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Oden and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND SPECIFYING THE
DUTIES AND POWERS OF A SEVEN MEMBER ENERGY
CONSERVATION COMMISSION:
City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated February 21, 2007.
Councilmember Foat requested the subcommittee address the structure of
the Commission being residents of the City, not industry representatives.
' Councilmember Mills requested staff address the concept of
environmental conservation as well as energy conservation,
recommended renaming the Commission to the Energy and
Environmental Conservation Commission, and requested Section
2.24.050(2) be amended to read " . . . may be addressed and advise City
Council."
Councilmember Foat commented on other requests concerning
environmental issues such as the U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection
Resolution, AQMD letter regarding Natural Gas, and Pro-Active letter
regarding the California Green Builder Program, and requested it be
included in the Commission.
Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet requested that the proposed Commission look at
the U.S. Mayor's Resolution, and that as a Council we could propose
guiding principles for the Commission to adopt.
Mayor Oden expressed concerns with the emphasis on conservation,
including recycling and water within the scope of the Commission.
Councilmember Mills suggested that staff review the Ordinance and return
to the City Council with a more directed but flexible purpose.
' Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet commented on the history of the development of
the Commission through the subcommittee.
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City Attorney Holland stated the ordinance was drafted narrowly for ,
energy conservation, and if the City Council wanted to include
environmental conservation as well, the ordinance should be returned to
staff for amendments.
Councilmember Foat requested the subcommittee meet with staff and the
City Attorney and return quickly with a revised ordinance.
ACTION: Direct the City Council subcommittee meet with staff and the
City Attorney to revise the proposed Ordinance. By consensus of the
City Council.
The City Council recessed at 7:43 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 7:52 P.M.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SENATE JOINT
RESOLUTION NO. 1 (SJR1) (MIGDEN) RELATIVE TO THE WAR IN
IRAQ: '
City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated February 21, 2007,
Councilmember Foat commented on the resolution being within the
jurisdiction of the City Council, and provided comments on the current
status of the U.S. mission in Iraq.
Councilmember Mills stated he was put in office to deal with local issues
not Federal issues, and stated he does not see it as an issue for the City
Council.
Councilmember McCulloch commented on his relationship with Veterans
for Peace and Tom Swann, and commented on the impact as being a
tourist town, and the resolution is outside the jurisdiction that the City
Council was elected.
Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet commented on his objectives facing the city,
commented on his primary role as a Councilmember is to maintain and
improve City Services, called for a resolution to reduce the use of oil and
energy by 10 percent, and for a solution that would assist the U.S. Troops.
Mayor Oden stated we are all affected by the war, and the money spent ,
on the war, and as a Country we need to make some decisions, and
indicated the City is not responsible for the decisions of other
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Governmental agencies; however, we do sit down with other agencies and
express our concerns when it affects the City.
Councilmember Foat stated this is not about the City of Palm Springs
trying to end the war, that this is just one venue for a resolution of support.
ACTION: Direct the City Manager and City Attorney to work with the City
Council to prepare a resolution of what the citizens can do for the troops,
the Country, and other parts of the World, and place on a future Study
Session agenda. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet, seconded by Mayor
Oden and carried 4-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, Mayor
Pro Tom Pougnet, and Mayor Oden.
NOES: Councilmember McCulloch.
MOTION: Adopt "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF SENATE
JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 1 (SJR 1) (MIGDEN) URGING THE
CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES NOT TO
ESCALATE INVOLVEMENT IN IRAQ." Motion failed for lack of a
' second.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Foat requested the City Manager provide a place on the agenda for
committee reports, and requested staff provide a drop-off center at City Hall, for Hidden
Harvest, for home grown fruit and produce donations.
Mayor Pro Tom Pougnet stated he would like to move quickly on the Energy and
Conservation Commission, and commented on the some potential projects the
Commission could consider.
Mayor Oden commented on reporting at City Council meetings and suggested the City
Council try to provide Committee Reports at Study Sessions, thanked members of the
public for designating their properties for Mills Act Agreements, announced the events
and activities attended by the Mayor's office, and requested staff place on the next
agenda for the City Council to initiate a Zoning Text Amendment with respect to setback
reductions on secondary thoroughfares.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8:46 P.M. to a Regular Meeting,
Wednesday, March 7, 2007, 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.
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APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS 7tn '
DAY OF MARCH, 2007,
A OR
ATTEST:
i Clerk