HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-04-17 CC MINUTESWednesday, April 17, 2019
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Palm Springs
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular Meeting of the Palm Springs City Council was called to order by Mayor Moon on
Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at 6:13 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, located at
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Moon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Christy Holstege, Lisa Middleton, J.R. Roberts; Mayor Pro Tem
Geoff Kors; and Mayor Robert Moon.
Absent: None.
City Staff
Present: David H. Ready, City Manager; Jeffrey Ballinger, City Attorney; Marcus Fuller,
Assistant City Manager; and Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk, were present at Roll
Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated
in the minutes.
PRESENTATIONS:
City Attorney Ballinger submitted the Report regarding Electronic Security Camera and Intercom
Installation at City Hall.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM KORS,
CARRIED 5-0, to continue Item No. 2A to the City Council Meeting of May 22, 2019.
Mayor Pro Tem Kors announced his recusal on Item No. 1I as he serves on the Board of Directors
of the Boys and Girls Club.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The Regular Closed Session of the City Council of April 17, 2019, was called to order by Mayor
Moon at 4:00 p.m., with all members present.
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The meeting convened into Closed Session to discuss the following items as listed on the Closed
Session Meeting Agenda:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION, Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Tanner Altizer v. City of Palm Springs
Case No. PSC 1902390, Superior Court, Riverside County
Brent Kideckel v. Steve Huffman, Huff, et al.
Case No. PSC 1902394, Superior Court, Riverside County
Mariposa Landscapes Inc. v. City of Palm Springs
Case No. PSC 1902404 Superior Court, Riverside County
Krystle Vega v. City of Palm Springs
Case No. PSC 1804222, Superior Court, Riverside County
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
Four (4) matters that, under the existing circumstances, the City Attorney believes creates
significant exposure to litigation.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION, Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
Under existing facts and circumstances, there are three (3) matters the City Council has
decided or may decide to initiate litigation.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
Property Address/Description: Convention Center, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: SMG/AEG
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Lease
Property Address/Description: 980 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, APN 508-056-010
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Palm Springs Unified School District; Sandra Lyon,
Superintendent
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Lease or Purchase)
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Property Address/Description: 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: W. Layne, President Palm Canyon Theatre
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Lease)
Property Address/Description: 550 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Jonathan Cassie, President Desert Arts Center
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Lease)
City Attorney Ballinger reported that the City Council received briefings and provided direction
to staff regarding the agendized Closed Session Items, but did not take any reportable action.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY:
Kenny Cassady, speaking on Item 3A, recommended modifications to the proposed ordinance and
requested that the City Council work with staff to finalize the ordinance.
David Feltman and Neil Wortman, speaking on Item 3A, conveyed support for the proposed
ordinance, noting minor corrections and modifications.
Patrick Weiss, speaking on Item 3A, voiced concern that the proposed ordinance weakens existing
regulations and will negatively impact permanent residents.
Brian Yaklich, speaking on Item 3A, opined that safety inspections should be completed on an
annual basis; asserted that the proposed ordinance will weaken existing regulations and negatively
impact residents.
Jim Franklin, Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors, speaking on Item 3A, voiced support
for the proposed ordinance, citing additional modifications related to permit suspensions and a
transitional permit.
Joan Martin, speaking on Item 3A, expressed concern that the proposed ordinance weakens
existing regulations.
Michael Sylvester, speaking on Item 3A, voiced support for the proposed ordinance, pointing out
that the ordinance should be modified to allow for a local representative to conduct the check -in
procedures.
Francine McDougall, speaking on Item 3A, urged the City Council to allow concierge services
and suggested modifications to noise regulations, safety inspections, and audit requirements.
Susan St. Louis, speaking on Item 3A, expressed support for the proposed ordinance, noting that
the modifications will help simplify managing vacation rentals for property owners.
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Heather Clayton, speaking on Item 3A, questioned whether the ordinance will apply retroactively,
noting that her vacation rental was suspended due to a trash container citation.
Harold Matzner, speaking on Item 4A, urged the City Council to adopt a resolution declaring that
the Palm Springs International Film Festival will have use of the Plaza Theater, once renovated.
Robert Findley, speaking on Items 4B and 5A, voiced opposition to selecting the Mayor from
amongst the City Council; expressed opposition to allowing e-scooters, citing negative impacts
caused by e-scooters in the City of San Francisco.
Daryl Terrell, speaking on Item 5A, recommended that the City Council develop comprehensive
regulations to address e-scooters.
Victor Yepello, speaking on Item 5A, conveyed support for electric scooters, noting that e-scooters
and bicycles should refrain from riding on the sidewalk.
Manny Rodriguez, speaking on Item 5A, voiced opposition to allowing e-scooters, citing poor
rider behavior and complaints in cities which allow such devices.
Joshua Grey, Spin Scooter Company, speaking on Item 5A, summarized his company’s services
and voiced support for regulating e-scooters.
Jeff Jones, speaking on Item 5A, recommended that the City Council consider allowing e-scooter
in designated areas and implement helmet requirements.
Scott Connelly, speaking on Item 5A, voiced concern that e-scooters create liability exposure for
the City due to injury and death.
CITY COUNCIL, SUBCOMMITTEE, AND CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND
REPORTS:
Assistant City Manager Fuller provided an update on the Indian Canyon two-way conversion
project.
City Manager Ready requested that tonight’s meeting be adjourned in memory of Ray Keller,
Account Clerk.
Mayor Pro Tem Kors reported on recent meetings and events; requested that discussion regarding
the Desert Community Energy be agendized for the City Council Meeting of May 22, 2019; noted
that the City Council Subcommittee on Homelessness worked with Assembly Members Chad
Mayes and Eduardo Garcia on a $10 million funding request to address homelessness in the
Coachella Valley.
Councilmember Middleton advised that the Coachella Valley Association of Governments
(CVAG) Transportation Committee unanimously supported exploring alternative solutions to help
keep Indian Canyon Drive open during floods and sand storms and selected her to serve as Vice
Chair; summarized Assembly Bill 2363, Zero Traffic Fatalities Task Force, noting that it could
result in additional tools for cities to address pedestrian/bicyclist safety concerns.
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Councilmember Holstege announced that she accepted a new position with Lift to Rise; announced
that Greg Rodriguez was selected to led the Coachella Valley Collaborative to address
homelessness; announced that Mayor Pro Tem Kors received the Lifetime Achievement Award
from the National Center for Lesbian Rights.
Mayor Moon expressed condolences to the family of Barbara Keller and called for a moment of
silence.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar.
A. TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2019
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the Treasurer’s Investment Report as of
February 28, 2019.
B. ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD HEARING DECISIONS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the Administrative Appeals Board
decisions from the March 27, 2019, hearings.
C. INITIATION OF ANNEXATION NO. 20 TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24587 entitled “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY INTO A COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT AND TO AUTHOR IZE THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES
FOR CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005 -1,
(PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), ANNEXATION NO. 20, CANYON VIEW, TRACT
MAP NO. 36969.”
D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE
MONTH OF MARCH 2019
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements
and Purchase Orders for the period of March 1 through March 31, 2019.
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E. RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1
(SB 1): THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017, FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2019-20
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution No. 24588 entitled “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
IDENTIFYING THE PROJECT(S) TO BE FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 (SB 1), THE
ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.”
F. REVISE GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24589 entitled “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 24437 ADOPTING AN
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019.”
G. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE 2018-19 ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND
COMPENSATION PLAN TO RENAME THE DEPARTMENT OF VACATION
RENTAL COMPLIANCE TO SPECIAL PROGRAM COMPLIANCE AND TO
ADD ONE EXECUTIVE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24590 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT
NO. 1 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2018-19, ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 24434.”
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this action.
H. APPROVAL OF A TAKE-OVER AGREEMENT WITH WESTERN SURETY
COMPANY, A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION, FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT REMODEL REBID, CP 15-05
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve a Takeover Agreement with Western Surety Company, a South Dakota
corporation, allowing for completion of the Police Department Remodel Rebid, CP 15-
05, by a replacement contractor. A7275.
2. Authorize the City Attorney to review and approve final changes to the Takeover
Agreement in coordination with legal counsel for Western Surety Company and the
City’s special legal counsel.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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I. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF PALM SPRINGS FOR AN ART MURAL ON THE
WEST ELEVATION OF THE EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED AT THE BOYS
AND GIRLS CLUB AT 450 SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, CASE 19-001 MUR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 4-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM KORS RECUSED), to adopt
Resolution No. 24591 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ART MURAL ON THE
WEST ELEVATION OF AN EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED AT 450 SOUTH
SUNRISE WAY, CASE 19-001 MUR.”
J. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24592 entitled “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 03 -
09-2019 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 420649, 420651, 420653 THROUGH 420668
TOTALING $49,619.96, CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND LIABILITY CHECKS
NUMBERED 1104706 THROUGH 1105342 TOTALING $5,263,940.75, FOUR WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR $85,579.44, AND EIGHT ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF
$1,617,236.97 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $7,016,377.12, DRAWN ON
BANK OF AMERICA.”
K. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
LEGAL COUNSEL WITH CLYDE & COMPANY US, LLP
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. A6990 with
Clyde & Co. US, LLP, for legal services related to the South Coast Air Quality
Management District and operation of the City’s municipal co-generation plant, for an
increase of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for a total not to exceed budget of
two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
L. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of
November 27, 28, and 29, and December 5, 2018.
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2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. AMENDMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATIVE TO THE
HEIGHT AND SETBACK STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL WIND ENERGY
CONVERSION SYSTEMS (WECS) CASE 5.1469 ZTA
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to continue the Public Hearing to the City Council Meeting
of May 22, 2019.
B. PUBLIC HEARING UNDER SECTION 53083 OF THE CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE TO APPROVE A HOTEL OPERATING COVENANT
WITH NEW CHURCH II, LLC, FOR THE ORCHID TREE HOTEL, LOCATED
AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BARISTO ROAD AND BELARDO ROAD,
284 S. CAHUILLA ROAD; AND EXTEND THE HOTEL INCENTIVE PROGRAM
DEADLINE FOR COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION TO EXPIRE
NOVEMBER 9, 2019
Director of Community and Economic Development Virata presented the staff report and
responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Moon opened the Public Hearing.
Richard Weintraub, Applicant, advised that the project will be modified to reduce density
and increase garden space; summarized the timeline for beginning construction; point ed
out that the City will hire its own hotel valuation company to ensure that the hotel meets
the specifications for a luxury hotel.
There being no others desiring to speak, Mayor Moon closed the Public Hearing.
In response to City Council inquiry, Assistant City Manager Fuller advised that the City
received the structural engineer’s report and the Building and Safety Department has
determined that the church structure is stable.
Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY
MAYOR PRO TEM KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve an Operations Covenant with New Church II, LLC located at the Northwest
Corner of Baristo Road and Belardo Road, 284 S. Cahuilla Road. The Operations
Covenant (i) would be recorded against the property pursuant to and consistent with
Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 5.26.050, (ii) would provide the Project with
seventy-five percent (75%) of the adjusted transient occupancy tax rate, payable for
thirty (30) years or until the operator has been paid fifty million dollars ($50,000,000),
whichever event occurs first, and (iii) change the requirement that the hotel be an
Auberge Resorts Collection hotel to instead be a Luxury Hotel defined as a hotel which
provides physical features and operational services equivalent to, or exceeding, those
of a similarly sized American Auberge Resorts hotel, including, but not limited to the
finishes, furniture, flooring, fixtures, room size, services, quality of services, and
amenities; as determined by a nationally recognized hotel valuation company. The
hotel valuation company is to be hired by the City and paid for by developer.
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2. Approve an extension of the Project’s deadline for commencement of construction under
the Hotel Operations Incentive Program from May 31, 2019, to November 9, 2019. If the
Planning Commission and/or City Council extend the land use requirements for
commencement of construction beyond November 9, 2019, a one-time “automatic”
extension of the Project’s Hotel Operations Incentive Program deadline to commence
construction will be extended to be the same deadline as the land use entitlement
requirements for commencement of construction.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
4. Direct staff to work with the applicant to develop benchmarks related to commencing
construction on the project.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
A. DISCUSSION AND INTRODUCTION OF MODIFICATIONS TO THE
VACATION RENTAL AND HOMESHARE ORDINANCE
Special Programs Compliance Official Goedhart presented the staff report.
During the course of deliberations, individual Councilmember(s) offered commentary as
follows. The below points do not necessarily reflect City Council consensus:
The noticing period for audits is too short.
Citations should be issued within 30 days of an incident.
An agent should be allowed to conduct the meet and greet with a renter.
A citation should apply to both the property owner and the property.
A citation should not apply with the property.
Suspensions should terminate after one year upon a verifiable change in ownership.
An individual should not have more than one vacation rental.
A single renter should not result in multiple citations and a suspension.
A parking violation should not result in a strike against the permit, unless it happens on
multiple occasions.
The ordinance is repetitive and should be reviewed for consolidation.
The time frames under the Agency/Exclusive Listing Agreement section are too short.
The City should find a method for allowing the transfer of reservations to a new
property owner.
It should be written in plain language that pre-citation and courtesy notices will not be
issued for vacation rental ordinance violations.
MEETING RECESS:
The City Council recessed at 9:40 p.m. and reconvened at 9:55 p.m. with all members present.
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4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. STATUS UPDATE ON HISTORIC PLAZA THEATER RENOVATIONS
Councilmember Roberts and Mayor Moon presented the Subcommittee Report.
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to prepare a resolution committing to the
restoration of the Plaza Theater and dedicating use of the facility for the Palm Springs
International Film Festival during the festival.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to receive the status report from the City Council Subcommittee
(Moon/Roberts) on the status of the Historic Plaza Theater and establishment of
Fundraising Steering Committee.
B. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE
SELECTION OF A MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM
City Clerk Mejia presented the staff report.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROBERTS, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24593 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE SELECTION OF A MAYOR AND
MAYOR PRO TEM,” with the addition of a provision stating that the Mayor and/or Mayor
Pro Tem titles may be removed on a 4/5ths vote of the City Council.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
A. DISCUSS OPTIONS FOR ADDRESSING DOCKLESS MICRO-MOBILITY
DEVICES SUCH AS ELECTRIC SCOOTERS AND DOCKLESS BICYCLES IN
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Councilmembers Holstege and Middleton presented the Subcommittee Report.
By consensus, the City Council agreed to direct staff to prepare a Request for Proposal
related to electric scooters and other micro-mobility devices.
B. AMENDMENT TO ACE PARKING MANAGEMENT, INC., SERVICES
AGREEMENT AT PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
City Manager Ready presented the staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Pro Tem Kors recommended that staff consider issuing a Request for Proposals for
all parking services Citywide.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A6826 with ACE Parking Management,
Inc. (in a form acceptable to the City Attorney) in an amount not to exceed $62,000 for
additional compensation related to California’s minimum wage increase costs for the
current contract year of February 1, 2019, through January 31, 2020 (this time frame
will be reduced pending completion of the RFP process for a new contract).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
C. REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION IN
SUPPORT OF THE IMPERIAL AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY JOINT
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON THE SALTON SEA
City Clerk Mejia presented the staff report.
Mayor Moon pointed out that the United States has thousands of miles in oil and natural
gas pipelines, opining that importation of ocean water to restore the Salton Sea should be
considered at this time.
Councilmember Middleton and Mayor Pro Tem Kors recommended that the City Council
take no action, noting that the Counties of Imperial and Riverside executed the
Memorandum of Understanding based upon agreed short-term projects.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to take no action.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Lee Wilson Jr., American Legion, invited the community to attend a Rock and Roll Concert on
May 4, 2019, at the Westin Rancho Mirage.
Noel Arvizu, American Legion, encouraged residents to make donations and volunteer with the
American Legion.
Daryl Terrell, submitted a proposal for a Development Fee Deferral Program to incentivize
affordable housing developments.
Allen Worthy, urged the City Council to settle his claims against the City.
Marc Barrios, asserted that a VillageFest henna artist used inappropriate henna dye causing injury
to an individual; opined that the hanging bar challenge is rigged and a form of gambling.
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CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER REQUESTS AND UPCOMING AGENDA
DEVELOPMENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Kors requested that the City Attorney provide a sample ordinance related to
streamlining affordable housing developments.
Mayor Pro Tem Kors requested that the data related to Well in the Desert’s Conditional Use Permit
be submitted for the Homelessness Task Force meeting in July.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned at 9:20 p.m., in memory of Ray Keller.
Respectfully submitted,
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 06/05/2019