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Thursday, September 20,2018
Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings of the City Council
CALL TO ORDER
A Special Meeting of the Palm Springs City Council was called to order by Mayor Moon on
Thursday, September 20, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, located at 3200
E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Christy Holstege, Geoff Kors, Lisa Middleton; Mayor Pro Tern
J.R. Roberts; and Mayor Robert Moon.
Absent: None.
City Staff
Present: David Ready, City Manager; Edward Z. Kotkin, City Attorney; and Anthony J.
Mcjia, City Clerk, were present at Roll Call.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
None.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
1. APPOINTMENT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD FOR THE TERM
ENDING JUNE 30,2019
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
ROBERTS, CARRIED 5-0,to appoint Michael Paonessa to the Administrative Appeals Board
for the term ending June 30, 2019.
RECESS
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 3:05 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Palm Springs City Council was called to order by Mayor Moon on
Thursday, September 20, 2018, at 6:10 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, Geoff Kors, Lisa Middleton; Mayor Pro Tem
J.R. Roberts; and Mayor Robert Moon.
Absent: None.
City Staff
Present: David Ready, City Manager; Edward Z. Kotkin, City Attorney; 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
l. Mayor Moon presented a Proclamation to Reid Milanovich and Anthony Purnell, of the Agua
Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, declaring September 28, 2018, as Native American Day in
the City of Palm Springs.
2. Scott White, President of the Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau (CV),
narrated a presentation and provided an update on the CVB. In response to City Council
inquiry, noted that approximately 85% of their funding is derived from the Tourism Business
Improvement District(TBID) in which hotels with 50 rooms or more participate in the TBID.
Councilmember Kors recommended that Palm Springs Community Television (PSCTV) air
the promotional videos developed by the CVB.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS,
CARRIED 5-0, to remove Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1B, 11), 10. Mayor Moon recused himself
on Consent Calendar Items Nos. ID and IF.
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REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Kotkin stated that the City Council convened into Closed Session to discuss the
below listed items; reported that the City Council received briefings and provided direction to staff
regarding the Closed Session items, but did not take any reportable action; noted that certain items
listed on the Closed Session Agenda were not discussed due to time constraints; announced that
City Manager Ready recused himself due to a property conflict of interest and left the Closed
Session during discussion of 4348 Lockwood Ave LLC et al v. City of Palm Springs.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION, Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
4348 Lockwood Ave LLC et al v. City of Palm Springs
Case No. RIC]703102, Riverside Superior Court, Riverside Division
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
Number of Anticipated Cases: 7
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — INITIATION OF LITIGATION, Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
Number of Cases: 7
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8
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)
Property Address/Description: 1433 and 1455 North Indian Canyon Drive
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Ken Agee
Under Negotiation: Terms of Payment (Substitution of Trustor)
Property Address/Description: Vineyard Parking Lot, APNs 513-153-029, 513-153-015,
513-153-016,Northeast Corner of Belardo Rd. and Baristo
Rd.
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: New Church II, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms (Lease)
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Property Address/Description: Baristo Parking Structure, APNs 513-154-044,
513-154-045, 513-154-046, 513-154-047,
513-154-048, 275 S. Indian Canyon Dr.
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: New Church Il, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms (Lease)
Property Address/Description: Plaza Mercado Parking Lot,APNs 513-143-017,
Northeast Corner of Belardo Rd. and Arenas Rd.
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: New Church 11, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms (Lease)
Property Address/Description: 538 North Palm Canyon Drive
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Charles Yates and Se Layne
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Lease)
Property Address/Description: 550 North Palm Canyon Drive
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Ian Cooke and Debra Ann Mumm
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Lease)
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
David Freedman, Co-Chair of the Transparency Committee, spoke on Item No. 3A; expressed
support for the Public Integrity Ordinance and summarized the major provisions of the ordinance.
CITY COUNCIL, SUBCOMMITTEE, AND CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND
REPORTS
City Manager Ready introduced Director of Library Services Kays who announced that the City
is participating in the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC)
Program which will provide fiber optic connections thereby enhancing the internet speeds at the
Library.
Mayor Moon announced the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership's (CVEP) Greater Palm
Springs Economic Summit: Elevate, to be held on November 8, 2018.
Mayor Pro Tern Roberts noted his attendance at the League of California Cities Annual Conference
in Long Beach; reported on the City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee meetings related to the
Downtown Park and restoration of the Historic Plaza Theater.
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Councilmember Middleton reported on her experience serving as a panelist for the National Gay
and Lesbian Journalist Conference held in Palm Springs; noted that she attended the League of
California Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach;pointed out that the City Council is on record
for its opposition to Proposition 6, the repeal of the Gas Tax.
Councilmember Holstege commended Mayor Moon for the State of the City; noted that she met
with the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) Community Working Group to discuss barriers of
serving on City Council; advised that she is participating in the Desert Healthcare District's
Homeless Initiative to develop a strategy for addressing the Coachella Valley's homelessness;
noted that the Lift to Rise organization is developing a regional housing plan; commended the Fire
Department for its 9/11 Memorial Ceremony; invited the community to attend the Coachella
Valley Association of Governments' Homeless Subcommittee Meeting on September 24, 2018;
announced that she will present Councilmember Middleton with a Palm Springs Honors Award
for advocacy.
Councilmember Kors requested that discussion of the League of California Cities Annual
Conference be agendized for a City Council meeting in October 2018; spoke on the success of the
State of the City and commended Mayor Moon for his presentation and the Chamber of Commerce
for hosting the event.
Mayor Pro Tern Roberts requested that consideration of establishing a City Council Newsletter be
agendized for a future City Council meeting.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS,
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar with Item Nos. 1B, 1D, and 10 pulled for
separate discussion. Mayor Moon recused himself on Consent Calendar Items Nos. 1D and 1F.
A. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF JULY 319 2018
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report as of
July 31, 2018.
B. RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR PROPOSITION 1, VETERANS AND
AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOND ACT OF 2018
This item was excluded from the Consent Calendar. Please refer to Page 10 of these
minutes for a summary of that action.
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C. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE 2018 BIENNIAL NOTICE PURSUANT TO
THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Receive and File the 2018 Local Agency Biennial Notice.
2. Direct staff to promulgate the necessary amendments and return to the City Council in
December for adoption pursuant to the Political Reform Act.
D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE
MONTH OF AUGUST 2018
This item was excluded from the Consent Calendar. Please refer to Page 10 of these
minutes for a summary of that action.
E. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND PROCLAIMING THE FOURTH FRIDAY
OF SEPTEMBER TO BE NATIVE AMERICAN DAY IN THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24487 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
RECOGNIZING AND PROCLAIMING ANNUALLY THE 4TH FRIDAY IN
SEPTEMBER TO BE NATIVE AMERICAN DAY IN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS."
F. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
Mayor Moon announced his recusal on Item No. IF due to his reimbursement claim.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24488 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1100155 THROUGH 1100294 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF$3,974,679.30, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
2. Adopt Resolution No. 24489 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF
PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 07-14-2018 BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 420383 THROUGH 420398 AND 420400 TOTALING $40,955.46,
LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1100295 THROUGH 1100315 TOTALING
$76,373.98, FOUR WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $107,954.68, AND EIGHT
ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,828,047.17 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT
OF$2,053,331.29, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA.".
(City Council action continued on next page)
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3. Adopt Resolution No. 24490 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1100316 THROUGH
1100447 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF$2,734,851.55, DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA."
4. Adopt Resolution No. 24491 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1100448 THROUGH
1100604 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF$3,063,847.08, DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA."
5. Adopt Resolution No. 24492 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF
PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 07-28-2018 BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 420401 AND 420403 THROUGH 420423 TOTALING $43,666.03,
LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1100605 THROUGH 1100625 TOTALING
$77,967.83, FOUR WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $61,445.99, AND SEVEN
ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,434,091.18 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT
OF$1,617,171.03, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
G. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO.1959,AUTHORIZING
THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN ANNEXATION NO. 19 TO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES)
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS,CARRIED 5-0,to adopt Ordinance No. 1959 entitled"AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL
TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN
ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 19, DREAM
HOTEL, TRACT MAP NO. 35236, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.
2005-1, (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES)."
H. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1960, REPEALING
AND REPLACING CHAPTER 8.90 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO THE TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 1960 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS,CALIFORNIA,REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 8.90
(TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEES) OF THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE."
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I. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 19619
REAUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION OF A FEE TO SUPPORT PUBLIC,
EDUCATIONAL, AND GOVERNMENTAL ("PEG") CHANNEL FACILITIES
WITHIN THE CITY
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS,CARRIED 5-0,to adopt Ordinance No. 1961 entitled"AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, REAUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC,
EDUCATIONAL, AND GOVERNMENTAL FEE ON STATE VIDEO FRANCHISEES
OPERATING WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS."
J. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DEAZTLAN CONSULTING, LLC, FOR DISTRICTING,
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DIVERSITY, AND LEAF BLOWER
ORDINANCE OUTREACH PROJECTS
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Consulting Services Agreement with Deaztlan
Consulting, LLC, for districting, boards and commissions diversity, and leaf blower
ordinance outreach projects in the amount not to exceed$15,250. A7156
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
K. APPROVAL OF A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH O'BAYLEY
COMMUNICATIONS FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS, MEDIA, AND
COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve a Consulting Services Agreement with O'Bayley Communications for public
relations, media, and communication services in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
A7209.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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L. APPROVAL OF A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASMENT AGREEMENT
WITH WCPIDSSH HOLDINGS 3 LLC, ASSOCIATED WITH THE RAMON
ROAD AND BRIDGE WIDENING PROJECT, CP 08-25, FEDERAL AID
PROJECT NO. BHLS 5282 (040); APN NOS. 677-420-015 AND 677-420-012
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement in the amount of$67,200, to
WCP DSSH Holdings 3, a Delaware limited liability company. A7210.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents, open escrow, and
pay escrow and title costs associated with the right-of-way acquisition.
M. APPROVAL OF MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ONLINE
COMPUTER LIBRARY CENTER, INC. FOR CATALOGING AND METADATA
SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve a Master Service Agreement with OCLC, Inc. of Dublin, Ohio in the amount
of$25,567.17 for Cataloging and Metadata Subscription and WorldShare Interlibrary
Loan services through June 30, 2019, with automatic annual renewals. A7211.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents.
N. ENGAGEMENT OF LEGAL COUNSEL, GIBBS GIDEN LOCHER TURNER
SENET & WITTBRODT LLP
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Gibbs Giden Locher Turner Senet&
Wittbrodt LLP, a California Limited Liability Partnership, in a form substantially
similar to that published with this staff report in an amount not to exceed twenty five
thousand dollars ($25,000) for special legal counsel services in connection with the
general contractor and subcontractors for the Police Department remodel project, with
an additional provision for up to seventy five thousand dollars ($75,000) for general
counsel advice relating to public bidding,contracting,course of construction issues and
related services, in a total amount not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000). A7212.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents.
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O. APPROVAL OF A SUPERCHARGER AGREEMENT WITH TESLA, INC., FOR
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TESLA SUPERCHARGER
STATIONS LOCATED WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS PARKING
GARAGE
This item was excluded from the Consent Calendar. Please refer to Page 10 and 11 of these
minutes for a summary of that action.
P. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS,
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 5, 2018.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
B. RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR PROPOSITION 1, VETERANS AND
AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOND ACT OF 2018
Councilmember Holstege summarized the provisions of Proposition 1.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON,CARRIED 5-0,to adopt Resolution No. 24486 entitled"A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING
THE VETERANS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOND ACT OF 2018."
D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE
MONTH OF AUGUST 2018
Mayor Moon announced his recusal on Item No. 1D due to a conflict of interest related to
Agreement A7177 with Meyers Nave Riback Silver& Wilson.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
ROBERTS, CARRIED 4-0 (WITH MAYOR MOON RECUSED), to receive and file the
report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of August 1
through August 31, 2018, with direction to staff to correct a clerical error related to the
agreement with Frontier California Inc.
O. APPROVAL OF A SUPERCHARGER AGREEMENT WITH TESLA, INC., FOR
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TESLA SUPERCHARGER
STATIONS LOCATED WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS PARKING
GARAGE
Councilmember Holstege announced her recusal from Item No. 10 due to a potential
financial conflict of interest.
Mayor Pro Tem Roberts questioned and received clarification that the agreement contains
appropriate protection in the event that Tesla does not properly maintain the equipment or
the equipment become obsolete.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
ROBERTS, CARRIED 4-0 (WITH COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE RECUSED), to:
1. Approve a Supercharger Agreement with Tesla, Inc., a Delaware corporation, for an
initial term of five years, with two optional five year extensions. A7213.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
A. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.60 OF THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO PUBLIC INTEGRITY, NOTICING,
LOBBYING, AND APPLICANT DISCLOSURE, AND IDENTIFYING
FORTHCOMING CHANGES IN NOTICING,DIRECTION TO SUBCOMMITTEE
REGARDING FUTURE PUBLIC INTEGRITY ACTION ITEMS
City Attorney Kotkin presented the staff report.
During the course of discussion, the City Council directed staff to clarify the ordinance in
relation to the definition of renters versus tenants and to eliminate the distinction between
Planning Commissioners versus other Boards and Commission Members in relation to the
"post-employment lobbying"regulations.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
ROBERTS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Introduce Ordinance No. 1964 entitled " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.60 OF THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO PUBLIC INTEGRITY, NOTICING,
LOBBYING, AND APPLICANT DISCLOSURE, AND IDENTIFYING
FORTHCOMING CHANGES IN NOTICING," as amended. City Clerk Mejia read
the ordinance by title.
2. Authorize the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to execute all documents
necessary to carry out the provisions of this proposed ordinance.
3. Receive and file this report, and provide direction to the City Council Standing
Subcommittee on Public Integrity and staff as desired regarding future public integrity
action item.
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4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS / AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF
CAHUILLA INDIANS, LAND USE CONTRACT, AMENDED AND RESTATED
City Attorney Kotkin presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Roberts requested that the City work closely with the Agua Caliente Band
of Cahuilla Indians to streamline and develop guidelines for the processing of potentially
historic properties so that residents may benefit from the tax incentive programs which help
preserve such properties.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the "City of Palm Springs / Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Land
Use Contract, Amended and Restated." A1324.
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the contract.
B. RESOLUTION DECLARING SHELTER CRISIS PURSUANT TO HOMELESS
EMERGENCY AID PROGRAM (SB 850)
City Manager Ready presented the staff report.
Councilmember Kors noted that the Point in Time Count is an attempt to accurately count
the homeless population in the Coachella Valley, noting the existence of a crisis and the
urgent need to address homelessness.
Councilmember Holstege expressed gratitude to legislators and service providers for
seeking funding for emergency shelters.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24493 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING A SHELTER
CRISIS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 8698.2."
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to process and execute all necessary
documents to submit a request for and to coordinate with Riverside County in seeking
HEAP funding.
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C. AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ELECNOR BELCO
ELECTRIC, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,1749261.18 FOR THE VISTA CHINO
(STATE ROUTE 111)AT VIA MIRALESTE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION,
CP 17-03, AND NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (STATE ROUTE 111) AT VIA
ESCUELA TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION, CP 17-05
Assistant City Manager Fuller presented the staff report.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., a California corporation,
in the amount of$1,174,261.18 for Bid Schedules A and B for the Vista Chino (State
Route 111) at Via Miraleste Traffic Signal Installation, CP 17-03, and the North Palm
Canyon Drive (State Route 111) at Via Escuela Traffic Signal Installation, CP 17-05.
A7214.
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve and execute construction contract change
orders up to a cumulative amount of$117,426 (10% of construction contract).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Lee Wilson Jr., encouraged young veterans to participate in the Palm Springs American Legion
Owen Coffman Post 519.
David Kurylowicz, stated that he is a peace officer; asserted that he had a confrontation with
Lt. Sheriff Bianco; asserted that Mr. Bianco made disparaging remarks on the basis of his sexual
orientation; voiced concern that Mr. Bianco may have negative impacts on the community if he is
elected as Riverside County Sheriff.
Alan Worthy, asserted that he was previously assaulted and robbed and the Police Department has
not taken appropriate actions.
Les Young, requested that the City install a temporary grass field until construction begins on the
Downtown Park; shared the concerns expressed by Mr. Kurylowicz regarding Lt. Sheriff Chad
Bianco.
In response to City Council inquiry, Mr. Kurylowicz expressed concern that if Mr. Bianco is
elected as Riverside County Sheriff that some deputies will leave the agency or hide their sexual
orientation for fear of reprisal.
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CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER REQUESTS AND UPCOMING AGENDA
DEVELOPMENT
Councilmember Middleton requested that consideration of supporting the ballot measure related
to the expansion of the Desert Healthcare District be agendized for a City Council meeting.
Councilmember Kors requested that the Tobacco Retailers Ordinance be agendized for a City
Council meeting in October 2018.
Mayor Pro Tern Roberts requested that the City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee on rainbow
crosswalks begin meeting, noting that constituents are eager to see a preferred design; requested
that the City Manager's List of future City Council Items be agendized so that the City Council
may receive an update and prioritize the projects; requested that staff issue a press release
clarifying that the Buzz trolley is now operated by the SunLine Transit Agency.
Councilmember Holstege requested that staff provide an update on the timeline for the General
Plan and Zoning Code update; requested that staff develop an information sheet explaining the
cannabis permitting process; suggested that the City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee on City
Council Rules and Procedures consider extending public comment to three minutes per speaker.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:36 p.m., the City Council adjourned to a Special Meeting of the City Council to be held on
September 27, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber,City Hall, located at 3200 East Tahquitz
Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.
R pectfully submitted,
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City Clerk
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