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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2007
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to order at 6:11 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop 262, led the Pledge.
INVOCATION: Pastor Bill Johnson, Palm Springs Presbyterian Church, 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:
Police Chief Gary Jeandron administered the Oath of Office to new Police Officers
Joshua Cremans, Don Benstead, Jr. and Stefanie Campbell, and introduced the
Officers to the City Council.
Mayor Oden announced City Manager Ready's graduation ceremony for his Ph.D.
Mayor Oden requested Blake Goetz present information with regard to the Home Fire
Safety class for the children at the James O. Jesse Unity Center.
Mayor Oden and the City Council presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Lin Juniper,
Regional Manager Public Affairs, Southern California Edison, for her support to the
community.
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 the Items as contained on the Closed Session Agenda. No reportable actions
were taken.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson recommended the City Council take Consent Calendar Item 2.D.
out of order to be heard concurrently with Public Hearing Item 1.A.
Councilmember Mills requested Items 2.1-1. and 2.N. be removed from the Consent
' Calendar for separate discussion.
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Councilmember Foat requested Items 2.E. and 2.G. be removed from the Consent '
Calendar for separate discussion.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded
by Mayor Pro Tom Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
The City Council continued as a Joint Meeting with the Community Redevelopment
Agency at 6:34 P.M.
Councilmember Mills stated he has a business related conflict of interest on Convention
Center Items with respect to Item RA1., would not participate in the discussion or the
vote, and left Council Chamber.
RA1. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RELATING TO PAYMENT OF ALL OR PART
OF THE COSTS OF THE INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN BUILDINGS, FACILITIES, STRUCTURES, AND OTHER
IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
NO. 2, BENEFITING MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO.1:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff
report dated June 6, 2007,
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the
public hearing was closed.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21900, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION
33445 RELATING TO PAYMENT OF ALL OR PART OF THE COSTS OF THE
INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN BUILDINGS,
FACILITIES, STRUCTURES, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN
MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2, BENEFITING MERGED
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 1." Motion Councilmember Foat,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tom Pougnet 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.
The City Council recessed at 6:38 P.M., and the City of Palm Springs Community
Redevelopment Agency continued.
Councilmember Mills returned to the dais. ,
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The City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 6:52 P.M.
and the City Council reconvened.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
The City Council heard Item 1.A. and 2.D. concurrently.
1.A. ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FISCAL YEAR 2007-08
BUDGET:
City Manager Ready and Craig Graves, Director of Finance, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 6, 2007.
Councilmember Foat requested a loose leaf binder with the budget for
next year, requested staff address setting a reserve for PERS funding, if a
study is included in the budget for the TRENO Mini-Park, Council
Chamber lighting controls, increased insurance costs at the Wastewater
Treatment Plant, golf course land rental, and curb and gutter costs for
Camino Real.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing, and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
' LINDA KASTNER, requested the City Council fund curb and gutter
improvement for their neighborhood.
MAX DAVILA, Palm Springs, requested the City Council fund the TRENO
Park study.
JOHN BUSH, Palm Springs, requested the City Council fund the TRENO
Park study.
BOB ALEXANDER, requested funding for the Palm Springs Walk of Stars.
JANIE HUGHES, requested funding for the Palm Springs Walk of Stars.
SUSAN STAFFORD, requested funding for the Palm .Springs Walk of
Stars.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the overall budget for
special events rather than the budget for each event, the location of the
sponsorship of the Bob Hope Classic, the amount and details of the
' Tennis Court and Basketball Court resurfacing, relocation of the driving
range, public restrooms for the Downtown, irrigation and lighting control
system, and curb and gutters for Camino Real.
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Councilmember McCulloch requested staff address a maximum budget ,
and a process for charitable and special events.
Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet commented on the cost of the curb and gutters
for Camino Real and the amount willing to be contributed by the
community, requested staff address the funding for Tourism in the final
budget, and requested the matching funds from the community on several
projects be in writing.
Mayor Oden requested staff address the funding of special events, public
access funding, Council Chamber improvements, capital improvement
audit, requested funding for the 70th anniversary of the City and the
Museum and an on-going funding source from the City to the Museum,
commented on public restrooms in the Downtown area, requested a study
be completed on the facilities of all of the City Parks, and commented on
charitable and special events,
ACTION: Fund $25,000 for TRENO Mini-Park planning study (Capital
Improvement Fund 261) and Fund $25,000 for Camino Real Curb and
Gutter Improvements (Capital Improvement Fund 133). Motion
Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Oden and unanimously ,
carried on a roll call vote.
Councilmember Mills requested staff return with a budget amendment to
fund $25,000, for the Community Redevelopment Agency to study, initiate
a plan, possible developments to include public restrooms, and guidelines
for construction.
ACTION: Fund $65,000 City-Wide Motorola Irrigation Lighting System
(Capital Improvement Fund 261). Motion Councilmember Mills,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet and unanimously carried on a
roll call vote.
ACTION: Fund $50,000 for the Operational and Capital Needs
Assessment of City Facilities (Capital Improvement Projects). Motion
Mayor Oden, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote.
ACTION: Fund Opera in the Park in the amount of $3,850 (Community
Promotions Fund 112). Motion Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet, seconded by
Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
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ACTION: Fund $70,000 for the Palm Springs Art Museum request for the
Julius Shulman Exhibit (Public Arts Fund). Motion Mayor Pro Tem
Pougnet, seconded by Mayor Oden and carried 4-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember McCulloch, Mayor Pro
Tem Pougnet, and Mayor Oden.
NOES: Councilmember Mills.
MOTION: Fund the Palm Springs Modernism Week in the amount of
$10,000 (Community Promotions Fund 112). Motion by Mayor Pro Tem
Pougnet failed for a lack of second.
ACTION: Fund the Palm Springs Modernism Week in the amount of
$20,000 (Community Promotions Fund 112). Motion Councilmember
Foat, seconded by Mayor Oden and carried 3-2 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember McCulloch, and
Mayor Oden.
NOES: Councilmember Mills, and Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet.
The City Council discussed the funding of the Palm Springs Walk of Stars
and the World Minority AIDS Conference at the requested levels based on
the submittal of their budgets to the staff, and directed staff to return with a
budget and performa.
The City Council recessed at 8:56 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 9:06 P.M.
ACTION: Fund and approve the staffing and position modifications as
outlined on Page 1 and 11 of the Preliminary Budget. Motion
Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21901, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 BUDGET," amending the
Budget as indicated by the actions above, increasing the funding for the
Bureau of Tourism in the amount of $266,000, moving special event
funding for the Senior Softball World Series to Unallocated Funds in the
amount of $35,000, increase CVAG dues $6,710, increase contract
services Street Cleaning Dept. $2.6,500, increase expenditures
Administrative Citations $4,000, increase revenue General Fund interest
income $33,000, increase revenue Administrative Citations $5,000,
increase vehicle leases $95,169, and decrease revenue and expenditures
Indian Gaming Special Distribution Fund $95,169; and 2) Direct the City
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Manager, Director of Finance and Treasurer to make the appropriate ,
modifications to the Preliminary Budget and prepare the final budget
document for Fiscal Year 2007-08. Motion Councilmember Mills,
seconded by Mayor Oden and unanimously carried on a roll call
vote.
2.13. ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE
POSITIONS IN THE CITY SERVICE FOR FISCAL, YEAR 2007-08:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21907, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2007-08," amending the allocated position by the actions
outlined on page 1 and page 11 of the Preliminary Budget. Motion
Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Oden and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote.
I.B. PROPOSED RESOLUTION ADOPTING MODIFICATIONS TO CERTAIN
USER FEES AND CHARGES AND ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE
FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;
ACTION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to June 13, 2007, with no public
testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued
Public Hearing. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro '
Tom Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
1.C. THE PALM SPRINGS MARKET PLACE, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
35235, SUBDIVIDING AN APPROXIMATE 6.24 ACRE PARCEL INTO
THREE COMMERCIAL LOTS WITHIN PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 227, FOR A SHOPPING
CENTER LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EAST VISTA
CHINO ROAD AND NORTH SUNRISE WAY:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated June 6, 2007.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
ED DIETRICH, Palm Springs, stated his support of the project, but
expressed some concerns with the type of business, and the ingress and
egress for delivery trucks.
PAULA AUBURN, stated her concerns due to the large trucks and
increase in noise.
TED TELFORD, Palm Springs, stated his concerns with "cut-thru" traffic in '
the neighborhood, trucks and service vehicles entering into the residential
area.
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BROCK BROUGHTON, Palm Springs, expressed his concerns with truck
traffic entering into the residential area.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember McCulloch requested staff address the access and the
difference between the map as presented by staff, and the map presented
by a member of the public.
Councilmember Mills stated the City Council is just reviewing the map, all
the other provisions have been approved.
Councilmember Foat stated she would like to see the discussion of the
Planning Commission, and commented on the length of time allowed for
these phased projects.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21902, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 35235 FOR THE SUBDIVISION
OF AN APPROXIMATE 6.24 ACRE PARCEL INTO THREE
COMMERCIAL LOTS WITHIN THE PALM SPRINGS MARKET PLACE
SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
EAST VISTA CHINO ROAD AND NORTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE P
(PROFESSIONAL) WITHIN PD-277, SECTION 12, APN 507-301-024."
Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Oden and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT;
VIC GAINER, Well in the Desert, spoke in support of Item 5.A., and requested a waiver
of the fees for the Well in the Desert.
ARNOLD GALVAN, stated his concerns for Item 5.A. and the relocation of the Well in
the Desert.
DAVID BELL, Tramway Industrial Center, commented on Item 5.A., relocation of the
Well in the Desert.
KRIS BENZ, Palm Springs, stated his support for Item 3.A., suspension of the noise
ordinance for the Family Health and Support Network with the African-American
Chamber of Commerce.
SANDRA AUSTIN, stated her support for Item 3.A., suspension of the noise ordinance
for the Family Health and Support Network with the African-American Chamber of
Commerce.
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MATHEW TAPSCOTT, Palm Springs, stated his support for Item 2.H. for traffic calming ,
measures for Livmor.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.13., 2.C., 2.F., 2.1., 2.J., 2.K., 21., 2.M., and 2.0.
Motion Mayor Pro Tem 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 June 6, 2007, City
Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of May 16, 2007, May 23,
2007, and May 30, 2007. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C, APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS: '
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21903, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED 05-05-07 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 411846 THROUGH
411901 TOTALING $85,724.74, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED
1020871 THROUGH 1020901 TOTALING $142,445.27, THREE WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR $58,589.91, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH
DEBITS OF $1,050,142.65, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$1,336,902.57 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 2) Adopt Resolution
No. 21904, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1020902 THROUGH
1021188 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,880,752.12 DRAWN ON
BANK OF AMERICA;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 21905, "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY
WARRANTS NUMBERED 1021189 THROUGH 1021190 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $143,217.00 DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA;" and 41 Adopt Resolution No. 21906, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED 5-19-07 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 411902 THROUGH
411951 TOTALING $74,110.84 LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED
1021191 THROUGH 1021220 TOTALING $140,800.64, THREE WIRE
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TRANSFERS FOR $58,389,91, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH
DEBITS OF $999,978,16, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$1,273,279.44 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Approved as part of
the Consent Calendar.
2.F. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (RCFC),
CATHEDRAL CITY, AND GEIGER, LLC, RELATED TO
CONSTRUCTION OF PALM SPRINGS MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN
(MDP) LINE 34A, (PARCEL MAP 31968):
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8045, Approving a Cooperative
Agreement between the Riverside County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District, the City of Palm Springs, the City of Cathedral City,
and Geiger, LLC, associated with the construction, operation, and
maintenance of flood control improvements Identified as Palm Springs
Master Drainage Plan (MDP) Line 34A, associated with Parcel Map
31968; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A5487. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4992 FOR TOURISM
SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND SMG:
' ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8047, Approving Amendment No. 1
to Agreement No. A4992 for Tourism Services between the City of Palm
Springs and SMG; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A4992. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.J, PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HOLDROOM PROJECT
REPORT OF AUTHORIZED CHANGE ORDERS:
ACTION: 1) Receive and File the report of authorized change orders with
Harbor Construction for the Holdroom Project CP05-010 dated May 29,
2007. A5257. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2X APPROVE A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALLEN F.
SMOOT & ASSOCIATES, FOR FACILITY CONSTRUCTION OWNER
REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS:
ACTION: 1) Select as the most qualified firm pursuant to the Notice
Inviting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ 10-07) Allen F. Smoot &
Associates as the Owner Representative for City facility construction
projects; 2) Adopt Minute Order No. 8048, Approving a Consulting
Services Agreement with Allen F. Smoot & Associates, for Facility
Construction Owner Representative Services for a period of one-year with
four additional one-year options; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to
' execute all necessary documents. A5488. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
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2.L. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE PATENCIO LANE DRAINAGE '
IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 06-17 (PHASE 1):
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8049, Approving an agreement with
B & T Works, Inc., in the amount of $50,990.00 for the Patencio Lane
Drainage Improvements, City Project No. 06-17 (Phase 1); and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5489.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.M. APPLICATION FROM PACIFIC COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION
REQUESTING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP 32378:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21908, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR PACIFIC
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION, ENDING MARCH 16, 2008, FOR
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 32378, ZONE R3, SECTION 23." Approved as
part of the Consent Calendar.
2.0, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN EXECUTIVE
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
ACTION: Adopt Minute Order No. 8050, Authorizing the City Manger to '
execute an Employment Agreement with Thomas Nolan, as Executive
Director, Palm Springs International Airport, Salary Range EX/83. A5490.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.E. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE HISTORIC
SITE PRESERVATION BOARD AS PART OF THE 2007 ANNUAL
RECRUITMENT OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
Councilmember Foat commented on the Commission and Board process and
requested an orientation meeting.
Councilmember McCulloch commented on an orientation program for
Commission and Boards.
Mayor Oden commented on the process of nominating Commission and Board
Members and requested the City Council revisit the process.
ACTION: 1) Reappoint Leo Cohen and Toni Ringlein to the Planning
Commission for terms ending June, 30, 2010; and 2) Reappoint Sidney Williams
and Harold 'Bud" Riley and appoint Shelly Saunders and Sheila Grattan to the '
Historic Site Preservation Board for terms ending June 30, 2010. Motion Mayor
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Pro Tern Pougnet, seconded by Mayor Oden and unanimously carried on a
roll call vote.
2.G. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF 15 BEDS AND LOCKERS FROM WALL BED
SYSTEMS, INC., FOR FIRE STATION NO, 441:
Councilmember Foat commented on expanding the Fire Station to the vacant lot
next door.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8046, Approving the purchase of a 15 unit
bed and locker system from Wall Bed Systems, Inc., in the amount of
$34,048.32; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tom
Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2.H. REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC CALMING TO CLOSE LIVMOR AVENUE AT CIVIC
DRIVE FROM THE LIVMOR ESTATES NEIGHBORHOOD:
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the closing by the extension of the
curb, increases to traffic on the surrounding streets, and the location of the
closure.
' ACTION: 1) Receive and File the traffic calming request of the Livmor Estates
Neighborhood; and 2) Forward the request to the Planning Commission to
provide recommendations regarding the proposed closure. Motion
Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tom Pougnet and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
ACTION: Continue past the 10:00 P.M. tentative adjournment time. Motion
Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote.
2.N. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENT FOR VARIOUS CITYWIDE STREET
LIGHTING AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2007-08:
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the elimination of lighting in District
No. 2, and the reduction of maintenance in the landscape areas.
Councilmember McCulloch requested staff address the need for the lighting
district in some of these residential neighborhoods, and if any outreach had been
performed for a call for volunteers.
Mayor Oden commented on the previous public hearing with the voters turning
down the increased assessment.
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ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21909 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING
STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 ('BELARDO AREA');
AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED
THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 21910 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1 ('BELARDO AREA'); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and
3) Adopt Resolution No. 21911 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING
AND ADOPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING STREET
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 ('MCMANUS DRIVE'); AND THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and
4) Adopt Resolution No. 21912 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 2 ('MCMANUS DRIVE'); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;"
and
5) Adopt Resolution No. 21913 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING
AND ADOPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING STREET
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3 ('CROSSLEY TRACT'); AND THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and
6) Adopt Resolution No. 21914 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 3 ('CROSSLEY TRACT'); AN❑ TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;"
and
7) Adopt Resolution No. 21915 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER DISSOLUTION OF
STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 ('EAGLE WAY AREA');"
and
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' 8) Adopt Resolution No. 21916 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING
AND ADOPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING PARKWAY
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6A ('FAIRPORT DEVELOPMENT'); AND THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and
9) Adopt Resolution No. 21917 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 6A ('FAIRPORT DEVELOPMENT'); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;"
and
10) Adopt Resolution No. 21918 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING
AND ADOPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING PARKWAY
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6B ('PARKSIDE ESTATES'); AND THE LEVY
AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and
11) Adopt Resolution No. 21919 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 6B ('PARKSIDE ESTATES'); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and
12) Adopt Resolution No. 21920 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING
AND ADOPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING PARKWAY
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6C ('PARK SONORA TRACT'); AND THE LEVY
AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and
13) Adopt Resolution No. 21921 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 6C ('PARK SONORA TRACT'); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and
14) Adopt Resolution No. 21922 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING
AND ADOPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING PARKWAY
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7 ('SUNRISE NORTE'); AND THE LEVY AND
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COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR '
FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and
15) Adopt Resolution No. 21923 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 7 ('SUNRISE N.ORTE'); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and
16) Adopt Resolution No. 21924 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING
AND ADOPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING PARKWAY
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 8 ('VINTAGE PALMS'); AND THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and
17) Adopt Resolution No. 21925 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 8 ('VINTAGE PALMS'); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and
18) Adopt Resolution No. 21926 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING
AND ADOPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING PARKWAY
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 9 ('FLORA VISTA'); AND THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and
19) Adopt Resolution No. 21927 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 9 ('FLORA VISTA'); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and
20) Adopt Resolution No. 21928 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING
AND ADOPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING PARKWAY
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10, ZONE 1 AND ZONE 2, ('MOUNTAIN
GATE'); AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and
21) Adopt Resolution No. 21929 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION ,
TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 10, ZONE 1 AND ZONE. 2, ('MOUNTAIN GATE'); AND TO LEVY AND
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' COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR
2007-08." Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills
and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF THE NOISE ORDINANCE FOR
FAMILY HEALTH AND SUPPORT NETWORK, INC., IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, FOR A
FUNDRAISING EVENT ON JUNE 16, 2007 AT THE INDIAN CANYONS
GOLF RESORT, 1097 EAST MURRAY CANYON DRIVE:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated June 6, 2007.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21930, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF THE NOISE
ORDINANCE FOR THE FAMILY HEALTH AND SUPPORT NETWORK,
INC., IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE, FOR A FUNDRAISING EVENT ON JUNE 16, 2007 AT
1097 EAST MURRAY CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R-1-C, SECTION 35"
' amending Section 5 to end the suspension at 12:00 midnight. Motion
Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
S.A. REQUEST FROM "THE WELL IN THE DESERT" TO WAIVE FEES FOR
NEW CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated June 6, 2007.
Councilmember McCulloch requested staff address the cost and purpose
of the fee.
Mayor Pro Tom Pougnet requested staff address the timing of the waiver
of the CUP.
Councilmember Foat requested the timing of the payment of the previous
fee, and the zoning of the district.
' Councilmember McCulloch requested staff address the payment of the
prior fee, and the current request by the City Council for the Well to
relocate.
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Mayor Oden commented on his previous statement to relocate the Well in '
the Desert to a City or County building.
ACTION: Deny the request for waiver or a transfer of the Conditional Use
Permit Fee. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Oden
and failed 2-3 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Mills, and Mayor Oden.
NOES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember McCulloch, and
Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet.
5.8. APPLICATION TO THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT TO
ACQUIRE A 115 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF TRAMVIEW ROAD AND NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE
FOR RECREATION FACILITIES AND THE FUTURE CAMPUS OF THE
WEST VALLEY EDUCATION CENTER OF THE COLLEGE OF THE
DESERT:
Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated June 6, 2007.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21931, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY '
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
EXPRESSING ITS INTENT TO APPLY TO THE BUREAU OF LAND
MANAGEMENT TO ACQUIRE A 115 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRAMVIEW ROAD AND NORTH INDIAN
CANYON DRIVE FOR RECREATION FACILITIES AND THE FUTURE
CAMPUS OF THE WEST VALLEY EDUCATION CENTER OF THE
COLLEGE OF THE DESERT." Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded
by Mayor Oden and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
S.C. APPOINTMENTS TO THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION
COMMISSION:
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet provided background information as outlined in
the staff report dated June 6, 2007.
ACTION: Appoint seven initial members to the Resource Conservation
Commission; appoint Andrew Hirsch and Aileen Fields for the terms
ending June 30, 2008, Roger Tansey and Karen Tabbah for the terms
ending June 30, 2009, and Doug Wylie, Jeffrey Zucker, and Nancy
Bentinck for the terms ending June 30, 2010. Motion Mayor Pro Tern
Pougnet, seconded by Mayor Oden and unanimously carried on a
roll call vote.
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' COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
City Manager Ready commented on a recent report from Sharon Lock, the City's
representative to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, regarding
an increase to the assessment.
Councilmember Pougnet requested staff address the crossing at Tahquitz and Palm
Canyon.
Councilmember McCulloch commented on a golf game with Councilmember Pougnet at
the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.
Councilmember Foat congratulated CVAG and the Tribe for the workforce housing
summit, and commented on the CVAG Homeless Committee recommendations.
Mayor Oden outlined the activities and events attended by the Mayor's Office,
requested a report on what the City is doing with respect to arts and antiques
businesses in the Uptown District and filling those vacancies with different types of
businesses, and directed staff to place on a future agenda the Palm Springs HIP Pilot
Program, and taxi cab issues in Palm Springs.
' ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 10:55 P.M. to a Joint Meeting with the
Tribal Council of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, on Thursday, June 7,
2007, at 6:00 P.M„ in the Canyon Conference Center, Spa Hotel and Resort, 100 North
Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. The next City Council Study Session and
Adjourned Regular Meeting, will be held Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at 6:00 P.M. in the
Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by a Closed Session at 4:30 P.M., Small
Conference Roam, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
11TM' DAY OF JULY, 2007.
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