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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/16/2007 - STAFF REPORTS - 2.B. PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2007 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to order at 6:08 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop 262, led the Pledge. INVOCATION: Father Green, West Valley Interfaith Association, 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, Assistant City Attorney James Donich, and City Clerk Thompson. PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Oden and the City Council proclaimed Thursday, May 3, 2007, as National Day of Prayer, in the City of Palm Springs. Mayor Oden and the City Council presented Sandra Levinson with the 2007 Senior Inspiration Award. Mayor Oden and the City Council proclaimed May, 2007, as Mental Health Month, in the City of Palm Springs. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: Assistant City Attorney Donich stated 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 Foat requested Item 2.M. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet requested Item 2.M. and Item 2.Q. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. Councilmember Mills noted his business related abstention on Item 2.C. Warrant No. 1020218, and requested Item 21. be removed from the Consent Calendar for a report from staff. ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Mayor Pro Tom Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. Item 2 . 130 City Council Minutes May 2, 2007 Page 2 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1.A, CASE NO. 5.1129, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION BY WESSMAN HOLDINGS, LLC FOR WELL IN THE DESERT TO OPERATE A FOOD DISTRIBUTION FACILITY LOCATED AT 181 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15: Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 2, 2007. Councilmember Foat requested staff address the number of days per week the organization is in operation. Councilmember McCulloch requested staff address the number of years in Condition No. 4. Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet requested staff address warehouse and office uses in the Downtown area. Mayor Oden opened the public hearing and the following speakers addressed the City Council. MARTHA HIGGINS, Wessman, Representing Applicant, stated the lease is a month-to-month tenancy, the stated use of the building per the lease agreement, and requested no conditions be placed on the approval of the CUP. VIC GAINER, Representing Applicant, Well in the Desert, stated the Well was unaware of the need for a use permit, outlined the uses and limitations of the program, and stated the Well will obey the rules as outlined in the CUP. AMY BAHNSON, read a letter from the West Valley Interfaith Association, in support of granting the CUP to the Well in the Desert. FR. ANDREW GREEN, stated his support for the Well in the Desert program to distribute food to people in need, and requested the City Council grant the CUP. JOHN TYMON, Palm Springs, requested the City Council grant the CUP to the Well in the Desert. TAHLIB McMICHEAUX, Well in the Desert, stated the hours of the program, provided statistics on the users of the program, and requested the City Council grant the CUP to the Well in the Desert. City Council Minutes May 2, 2007 Page 3 DAN MAGILL, Palm Springs, Well in the Desert, provided information on the program, and requested the City Council grant the CUP to operate the grocery giveaway program. DON PARKER, staled his business is located near the Well and they have not had any problems with the Well in the Desert, and requested that sound ordinances and complied with, and proper restrooms are provided if the CUP is granted. REV. KEVIN JOHNSON, commented on the surrounding area and requested the City Council grant the CUP to the Well in the Desert. GAYLE HODGES, Well in the Desert, provided background information on the Well in the Desert programs, and requested the City Council grant the CUP to the Well in the Desert. DAVID STEWARD, commented on his positive experience with the Well in the Desert, and stated his support for granting the CUP to the Well in Desert. CHERYL CERVANTES, provided some statistics from the Department of Agriculture, and requested the City Council grant the CUP to the Well in the Desert. JOHN HUGHES, stated the Well in the Desert does a great job, but stated the location is a wrong place for the Well in the Desert program. ROXANN PLOSS, Palm Springs, commented on her experience observing the food distribution, stated the appearance of the building and parking needs improvement. BOB HUNT, Palm Springs, commented on the hours of the program and requested the City Council grant the CUP to the Well in the Desert. PATRICIA MEREDITH, expressed concerns with the location of program, and requested the City Council not support the CUP at this location. JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, submitted a petition with names of 50 businesses in the surrounding area, opposed to the CUP to the Well in the Desert at that location. LESLIE ANDREWS, stated her support for the Well in the Desert, and the City Council needs to do what is best for Downtown Palm Springs. LINDA STAR, Rancho Mirage, stated her support for the Well in the Desert. City Council Minutes May 2, 2007 Page 4 SCOTT SIMMONS, Palm Springs, stated the program does not belong in the business district in the City. DICK RODGERS, stated the location is not correct in Downtown Palm Springs. No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed. Councilmember McCulloch stated this is not the right place for this use on a permanent basis, and slated the City could revoke the permit at any time without notice, but a new location needs to found. Councilmember Foat commented on the problems that can be created by the homeless, stated the City needs to give a hand to those that need the services, read a statement by Planning Commissioner Scott, and advised the Well to look for an alternate location. Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested staff address that the use is permitted with the CUP, stated he observed the operation, and commented on the actions and treatment by the creator of the program, and requested a month to month CUP. Councilmember Mills requested staff address the current operation without the needed CUP, if a permit has been obtained for the sign, stated that the Well in the Desert operates against the rules, and commented on the findings needed to be made with respect to the General Plan, and stated he is not in support for a CUP for an entire year. Mayor Oden commented on the history with the Well in the Desert and the leadership and the Board, requested staff address where the use is permitted, and stated this is not a good location for this program, and requested a 6 month CUP. Councilmember Foat commented on the conditions of the working poor, and requested the City Council provide a one year CUP, while they seek an alternative location. Councilmember McCulloch commented on the conditions and the limited scope of the CUP. Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested clarification on the one-year CUP. Councilmember Mills requested staff address subsection 5 of section 2 of the proposed resolution, the revocation process of a CUP, and the process one year from now. 00f1711 City Council Minutes May 2, 2007 Page 5 ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21878, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN INSTITUTION OF CHARITABLE NATURE (WELL IN THE DESERT) LOCATED AT 181 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15" amending the Resolution by deleting Condition No- 4 and Condition No. 5, and clarifying Condition No- 14 that the CUP runs with the land. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and carried 3-2 on a roll call vote. AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember McCulloch and Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet. NOES: Councilmember Mills and Mayor Oden. The City Council recessed at 7:59 P.M. The City Council reconvened at 8:11 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT: EARL GREIF, Rancho Mirage, announced the Tolerance Education Center he is creating in Rancho Mirage, and requested funding by the City. SCOTT MEREDITH, Palm Springs, requested the City Council support the proposed VillageFest Rules and Regulations. DANA STEWART, Palm Springs, commented on eco-tourism and the potential for the City of Palm Springs. JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, requested the City Council support Item 2.M., new rules for VillageFest. WILLY HOLLAND, commented on the issues of the homeless and the issues in the Desert Highland Gateway area. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Ready presented an "Employee Highlight" with Vicki Oltean, Parks and Recreation Manager, and previewed new trash containers for Downtown. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C-, 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.N., 2.0., and 2.P. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. (12 City Council Minutes May 2, 2007 Page 0 2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA: ACTION: Receive and file Report on the Posting of the May 2, 2007, City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of March 28, 2007, April 4, 2007, April 18, 2007, and April 25, 2007. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS: ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21879, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 3-24-07 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 411733 THROUGH 411787 TOTALING $80,338.16, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1020256 THROUGH 1020289 TOTALING $142,419.24, THREE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $59,922.63, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,001,210.18, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,283,890.21 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21880, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1020290 THROUGH 1020600 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $4,338,692.76 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting the business related abstention of Councilmember Mills on Warrant No. 1020218. 2,D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1712, AMENDING PARAGRAPH 5 OF SUBSECTION A OF SECTION 94.06.01 OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE TO ALLOW FRONT AND SIDE YARD SETBACKS ON MAJOR AND SECONDARY THOROUGHFARES TO BE REDUCED UP TO THE SAME AMOUNT AS FRONT AND SIDE YARD SETBACKS ON LOCAL/COLLECTOR STREETS THROUGH THE ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION PROCESS: ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1712, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PARAGRAPH 5 OF SUBSECTION A OF SECTION 94.06.01 OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE TO ALLOW FRONT AND SIDE YARD SETBACKS ON MAJOR AND SECONDARY THOROUGHFARES TO BE REDUCED UP TO THE SAME AMOUNT AS FRONT AND SIDE YARD SETBACKS ON LOCAL/COLLECTOR STREETS THROUGH THE ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION PROCESS." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.E. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF MARCH 31, 2007: City Council Minutes May 2, 2007 Page 7 ACTION: Receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report as of March 31, 2007. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, 2.F. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE GOLF CLUB DRIVE CULVERT RECONSTRUCTION, CITY PROJECT NO. 05-18: ACTION: Adopt Minute Order No. 8031, Approving the plans, specifications and working details for the Golf Club Drive Culvert Reconstruction, City Project 05-18, and authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.G. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE VISTA CHINO (STATE HIGHWAY 111)/SUNRISE WAY STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 06-06: ACTION: Adopt Minute Order No. 8032, Approving the plans, specifications and working details for the Vista Chino (State Highway 111)/Sunrise Way Street Improvements, City Project 06-06, and authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.H. PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO, 020-N, WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR USE OF EMERGENCY RELIEF (ER) FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY ROAD OPENING ON INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AT THE WHITEWATER RIVER, FEDERAL- AID PROJECT NO. ER-4211(012): ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21881, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 020-N TO ADMINISTER AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS NO. 08-5282R, WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $166,980 IN EMERGENCY RELIEF (ER) FUNDS, FOR EMERGENCY ROAD OPENING ON INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AT THE WHITEWATER RIVER, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. ER-4211(012);" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5475. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.1. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5312 WITH HOGLE- IRELAND ASSOCIATES FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE FOCUSED ENTITLEMENT SERVICES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS MODERN HOMES' PEDREGAL PROJECT, CASE 5.1103, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33162; ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8033, Approving Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A5312 with Hogle-Ireland Associates in the amount of $2,470 for a total contract amount of $27,170 for additional professional City Council Minutes May 2, 2007 Page 8 services and reimbursables for Focused Entitlement Services for the Palm Springs Modern Homes' Pedregal Project, Case 5.1103, Tentative Tract Map 33162, at 2855 North Palm Canyon Drive and 621 Tramway Road; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. A5312. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.J. RESIGNATION OF MERLE C. MILLER FROM THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION: ACTION: 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Merle C. Miller from the Public Arts Commission; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy and to provide for the City Council to fill the vacancy during the 2007 annual recruitment process. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.K. MID-TERM VACANCY ON THE PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT COMMISSION: ACTION: 1) Declare with regret and sorrow a mid-term vacancy due to the sudden death of A.D. Kessler; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy and to provide for the City Council to fill the vacancy during the 2007 annual recruitment process. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.N. SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT, AMENDING ARTICLE 11.7 ANNUAL LEAVE USAGE TO PROVIDE THAT NO MORE THAN FOUR SHIFT EMPLOYEES ARE SCHEDULED OFF, TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE AND THE PALM SPRINGS FIRE SAFETY UNIT: ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8034, Approving a side letter of agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Palm Springs Fire Safety Unit (PSFSU) for the period July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2009, amending Article 11.7, annual leave usage to provide that no more than four shift employees are scheduled off; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5364. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.0, SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT, AMENDING ARTICLE 17 ANNUAL LEAVE TO PROVIDE THAT NO MORE THAN FOUR SHIFT EMPLOYEES ARE SCHEDULED OFF, TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE AND THE PALM SPRINGS FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION: ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8035, Approving a side letter of agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Palm Springs Fire Management Association (PSFMA) for the period July 1, City Council Minutes May 2, 2007 Page 9 2006, through June 30, 2009, amending Article 17, annual leave to provide that no more than tour shift employees are scheduled off; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5428. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.P. ACCEPT GRANTS FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION IN THE AMOUNTS OF $1,500,000 FOR THE DESIGN OF THE NEXT AIRFIELD PROJECT AND $350,000 FOR THE MASTER PLAN PROCESS: ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8036, Accepting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant No. 3-06-0181-41 (AIP 41) for a total amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for the design of the next airfield project and Grant No. 3-06-0181-42 (AIP 42) for a total amount not to exceed $350,000 for the Master Plan; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5477. A5478. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: 2.L. LAND VESTING AGREEMENT WITH THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS TO CORRECT VESTING OF FOUR (4) PARCELS IN THE TAHQUITZ REGIONAL PARK, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST: John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 2, 2007. ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21882, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A LAND VESTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS TO CORRECT VESTING OF FOUR (4) PARCELS IN THE TAHQUITZ REGIONAL PARK, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents subject to the City Attorney's approval. A5476. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tom Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 2.M. VILLAGEFEST RULES AND REGULATIONS: Councilmember Foat requested staff address Merchant rules, and commented on other uses such as lawyers and real estate agents. Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet requested staff highlight the Farmers Market, and how many vendors may participate. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21883, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REVISED VILLAGEFEST RULES AND REGULATIONS TO BE EFFECTIVE City Council Minutes May 2, 2007 Page 10 MAY 1, 2007" amending the rules to provide a definition of merchant vendor. Motion Mayor Pro Tom Pougnet, seconded by Mayor Oden and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 2.0. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5097 WITH LAMAR CENTRAL OUTDOOR, LLC. FOR THE RELOCATION OF FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAYS FROM HIGHWAY 111 TO INTERSTATE 10: Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet requested staff address the agreement to move the billboards along Highway 111 to the Interstate 10 corridor. ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8037, Approving Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No- A5097 with Lamar Central Outdoor, LLC, for the relocation of four (4) additional outdoor advertising displays from Highway 111 to Interstate 10; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5097. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet, seconded by Mayor Oden and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 3. LEGISLATIVE: None. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. 5. NEW BUSINESS: 5.A. APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES TO SCREEN COMMISSION AND BOARD APPLICATIONS, TO DETERMINE QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AS PART OF THE 2007 ANNUAL RECRUITMENT OF CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 2, 2007. Councilmember Foat requested the City Council interview candidates for the Planning Commission, and stated she would be interested in serving on the subcommittee for Historic Site Preservation Board, Parks and Recreation Commission and Public Arts Commission. Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet stated he would be interested in serving on the subcommittee for the Historic Site Preservation Board and the Resource Conservation Commission, and stated he would fill in as needed. Councilmember McCulloch stated he would be interested in serving on the subcommittee for the Airport Commission, the Tramway Board and the VillageFest Board. Councilmember Mills requested the City Council interview candidates for the Historic Site Preservation Board as well as the Planning Commission, coq�-0 City Council Minutes May 2, 2007 Page 11 stated he would be interested in serving on the subcommittee for the Public Arts Commission, and indicated he would serve on other subcommittees as needed. Discussion was held regarding the process of selecting subcommittees, the interview process, and the preference of allowing the Commission Chair or Vice Chair to sit in on the interviews. ACTION: Mayor Oden appointed two-member City Council subcommittees consisting of the Mayor and one alternating Councilmember to screen commission and board applications to determine qualified applicants for the following commissions and boards: Airport Commission, Mayor Oden and Councilmember McCulloch; Parks and Recreation Commission, Mayor Oden and Councilmember Foat; Public Arts Commission, Mayor Oden and Councilmember Mills; Resource Conservation Commission, Mayor Oden and Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet; Tramway Board, Mayor Oden and Councilmember McCulloch; VillageFest Board, Mayor Oden and Councilmember McCulloch. ACTION: 1) Direct the City Clerk to assign the remaining subcommittees (Administrative Appeals Board, Human Rights Commission, Library Board, Personnel Board, and the Rent Review Commission) with the Mayor and an alternating member of the City Council as appropriate; and 2) Direct the subcommittees to solicit input from the respective Commission Chair or Vice Chair with respect to the needs of the Commission, but only allow the subcommittee to participate in the interviews. By consensus of the City Council. ACTION: Waive the procedures in Resolution No. 18804, for the 2007 Annual Recruitment process, to allow for the City Council as a whole, to participate in the interview of all Applicants for the Planning Commission and the Historic Site Preservation Board. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Oden and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 5.113. ESTABLISHMENT OF ALTERNATIVE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS - PDD: Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 2, 2007. Councilmember Foat requested staff address if the Council will see the project at preliminary approval, but not at final unless appealed or requested by the City Council. Councilmember Mills requested that the City Council also see a conceptual landscape plan with the Preliminary PDD, requested the iL��Z� City Council Minutes May 2, 2007 Page 12 deletion of signs in Checklist Item 2(a)(iii), and requested staff address the requirement of a Geo Soils Report and photo-simulations- ACTION: Direct staff to allow application submittals for Planned Development Districts based on alternate "completion checklist" to include massing studies and conceptual landscape plan; and exclude detailed building elevations, landscape and color / materials boards, ADA path of travel and accessibility features, and remove 'signs' from 2(a)(iii) on the proposed checklist. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS: Mayor Oden announced the activities and events attended by the Mayor's Office. ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 9:28 P.M. to a Study Session, Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by a Closed Session at 4:30 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 16T" DAY OF MAY, 2007. MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2007 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to order at 6:13 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Oden led the Pledge. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember McCulloch, Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet, and Mayor Oden. ABSENT: Councilmember Mills. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, Assistant City Attorney Donich, City Clerk Thompson. PRESENTATIONS: None. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: Assistant City Attorney Donich 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 pasted Closed Session Agenda. The City Council took one reportable action, and authorized the City Attorney to proceed with one case of litigation. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: ACTION: Accept the Agenda as presented. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember McCulloch, Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet, and Mayor Oden. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Mills. PUBLIC COMMENT: JESSE DANNER, commented on the business environment in Downtown Palm Springs, and stated the sign ordinance is overly restrictive. LUCIA MORAN, thanked Century Vintage Homes and Palm Springs Disposal Services for their efforts for Clean-up Week in the Desert Highland Area. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: None. City Council Minutes May 9, 2007 Page 2 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Ready announced Public Service Employee Recognition Week, and provided an Employee Highlight with Steve Drinovsky, Fleet Manager, and Ted Molhoek, Parks Maintenance Supervisor. 1. STUDY SESSION: 1.A. PRESENTATION OF THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: City Manager Ready and Craig Graves, Director of Finance, provided background information as outlined in the Preliminary Community Redevelopment Agency Budget. Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet requested staff address the significant increase in tax increment funds due to the lag time of the County Assessor. Councilmember McCulloch commented on the deficit in the Housing Fund of the Community Redevelopment Agency due to accounting methods. Councilmember Foat requested staff address the expenditure of the Downtown Development Office in Merged Area 1, the funding of the Business Improvement District, and the elimination of the ERAF. Mayor Oden requested staff address the major projects and developments that provided additional tax increment. Councilmember McCulloch provided comments on balancing of the State budget affecting municipalities, and the elimination of the State ERAF. City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the Capital Improvement Projects. Councilmember Foat requested staff add a study or preliminary work for the potential Tahquitz River Park, stated some of the development projects in the area would contribute to a park, and stated she would like to see a report on funding Modernism Week. Councilmember McCulloch commented on the proposed Tahquitz River Park, the unscheduled Capital Balance, and the timeline for using the funds. City Manager Ready commented on funding protective/pdrmissive traffic lights, public safety, and commented on funding of Engineering Projects with Special Revenues. City Council Minutes May 9, 2007 Page 3 Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet commented on the funds available for Capital Projects through development. Mayor Oden commented on the delay of Capital Improvement Projects, and stated we need to develop a plan to address deferred maintenance on property and assets. Councilmember Foat requested staff address the process for adopting the budget, and requested a list of projects that were not recommended for funding. No action taken. 2. SPECIAL MEETING: 2.A. ENDORSING SENATORS BOXER AND FEINSTEIN AND CONGRESSWOMAN BONO'S REQUEST THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION RECONSIDER ITS PROPOSED RELOCATION OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TERMINAL RADAR CONTROL: City Manager Ready provided background information, as outlined in the proposed Resolution. Mayor Oden stated that the City was informed about the meeting yesterday, and that he would be available to attend. Councilmember McCulloch commented on and requested staff address the process and authority of the Federal Administrative Boards. Councilmember Foat questioned if the Airport Commission and the Pilot's Association were informed of the meeting. ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21884, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING SENATORS FEINSTEIN AND BOXER AND CONGRESSWOMAN BONO'S REQUESTS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION RECONSIDER ITS PROPOSED RELOCATION OF THE PALM SPRINGS TERMINAL RADAR CONTROL SYSTEM FROM PALM SPRINGS TO MIRAMAR IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY." Motion Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet, seconded by Mayor Oden and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember McCulloch, Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet, and Mayor Oden. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Mills. City Council Minutes May 9, 2007 Page 4 COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS: Councilmember Foat requested staff address the LAFCO meeting on May 24, 2007. Mayor Oden announced the events and activities attended by the Mayor's office. Councilmember McCulloch announced the Boy Scout Merit Badge event. ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 7:15 P.M. to a Regular Meeting, Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by a Closed Session at 4:30 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 16t" DAY OF MAY, 2007, MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk