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Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council and as Successor Agency to the
Community Redevelopment Agency 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, March 7, 2018, at 6:05 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, located at 3200
E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop 262 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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 H. Ready, City Manager; Edward Z. Kotkin, 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
None.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to accept the agenda, with the removal of Item Nos. lE, 1F, 1H
and 1K for separate discussion.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
The Regular Closed Session of the City Council of March 7, 2018, was called to order by Mayor
Moon at 4:00 p.m., with all members present.
The meeting convened into Closed Session to discuss the following items as listed on the
Regular Closed Session Meeting Agenda:
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION, Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Lee H. Brandenburg and Diane M. Brandenburg, Individually and as Trustees of the
Brandenburg Revocable Trust and Dennis A. Cunningham and Andrea C. Cunningham
individually, and in their capacities as Trustees of the Cunningham Family Trust Dated
12/14/2000 v. City of Palm Springs et al.
Case No. PSC1606147, Riverside Superior Court, Palm Springs Division
Jodi Masters v. City of Palm Springs
Case No. PSC1605376, Superior Court, Palm Springs Division
Protect Our Neighborhoods v. City of Palm Springs
Case No. RIC1704320, Riverside Superior Court, Riverside Division
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
Number of Cases: 5
INITIATION OF LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
Number of Cases: 6
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957(b)(1):
Title: City Attorney
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, 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: 4449 N. Indian Canyon Dr., APN 669-330-047
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Desert Community College District
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Acquisition)
Property Address/Description: 342-344 North Palm Canyon Drive
Agency: Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency
City Negotiator: David Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Emmanuel Dossetti
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Sale)
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Property Address/Description: 285 North Indian Canyon Drive (adjacent to north of Fire
Station No. 1)
Agency: Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency
City Negotiator: David Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: City of Palm Springs
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Sale)
Property Address/Description: Palm Canyon Wash parcels, APN 510-210-002,
510-210-003, 680-020-023, 680-020-026, 680-020-028,
680-020-034, 680-020-070, 680-180-009, 681-210-009,
681-250-012
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Claudio Padres, Riverside County Flood Control District
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment(Sale)
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR, Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6:
Agency Designated
Representatives: City Manager David Ready and Attorney Peter Brown
Employee Organizations: Management Association of Palm Springs
Palm Springs Fire Safety
Palm Springs Fire Management
Palm Springs Police Management Association
Palm Springs Police Officers Association
Service Employees International Union Local 721
City Attorney Kotkin 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; noted
that certain Closed Session Items were not discussed due to time constraints.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Scott Bilbrey, Burlington Coat Factory sign vendor, speaking on Item No. 5A, requested that the
City Council approve the amendment to the sign program.
Daryl Terrell, speaking on Item No. IE, expressed support for the proposed resolution calling for
a legislative solution on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
Scott Stokes, La Quinta Brewing Company, speaking on Item No. 1C, urged the City Council to
make a finding of public convenience or necessity as it relates to a cocktail lounge/tap room at
301 North Palm Canyon Drive.
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The following individuals addressed the Council regarding Item No. 5B and urged the
community to support Measure C:
Robert Grimm, Palm Springs Neighbors for Neighborhoods Campaign Manager
Mike Ziskind, Chairman of Protect Our Neighborhood
Steve Rose, Proponent of Measure C
Marla Malaspina, Palm Springs Neighbors for Neighborhoods
Jim Franklin, Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors, speaking on Item No. 5B, voiced
concern regarding the impacts to the real estate market if Measure C were to pass.
Kristin Bloomer, speaking on behalf of AYSO, speaking on Item No. 1F, requested that the City
Council direct staff to work with AYSO regarding the timing of reseeding the playing fields;
suggested that the valve covers in the playing fields be relocated to avoid injuries.
Bruce Hoban speaking on Item No. 5B, addressed the City Council regarding the impact of
banning vacation rentals and indicated he would be willing to write the rebuttal argument to
Measure C.
CITY COUNCIL, SUBCOMMITTEE, AND CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND
REPORTS
Councilmember Kors provided updates on the Economic Development Business Retention
Standing Subcommittee and the Ethics, Transparency and Governmental Reform Ad Hoc;
requested that discussion of Senate Bill 905, related to allowing bars to remain open until
4:00 a.m., be agendized for the City Council meeting of March 21, 2018.
Councilmember Middleton announced the Coachella Valley Mountain Conservancy is opening a
new hiking trail in Desert Hot Springs on March 9, 2018.
In response to City Council inquiry, City Attorney Kotkin provided an update to the City Council
regarding allowing Transportation Network Companies, such as Uber and Lyft, to operate at the
Airport.
Councilmember Holstege reported on the Path of Life Ministries and Coachella Valley
Association of Governments open house for the CV Housing First office in Palm Springs;
requested that consideration of providing comments to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management
regarding the desert renewable energy conservation plan be agendized for the City Council
meeting of March 21, 2018; reported on her meeting with Lyft representatives related to
partnerships with healthcare providers.
Mayor Pro Tern Roberts reported on the opening of first portion of the CV Link; encouraged
residents to provide feedback on the Downtown Furniture Pilot Project.
Councilmember Kors reported on a proposal to utilize a fire station to house discharged
homeless patients to ensure they receive appropriate aftercare, noting that the program is
intended to be self-sustaining.
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE,
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the consent calendar, with the removal of Item Nos. IE, 1F, 1H, and
I for separate discussion. Councilmember Middleton noted her recusal on Item No. 113, noting
that she owns property within 5004eet of the subject property.
A. MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR A
CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE LOCATED AT 360 CABRILLO ROAD UNIT 120-1211
RACQUET CLUB COTTAGES WEST HD-3
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
l. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement with Brent Swift and
the Racquet Club Garden Villas Homeowners Association, for 360 Cabrillo Road
Unit 120-121, HSPB 88 /HD-3, A7112.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement.
B. MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR
CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE LOCATED AT 645 EAST MORONGO ROAD,HSPB 76
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 4-0 (HOLSTEGE RECUSED), to:
1. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement with Glenn Hudgens
and Judith Hudgens, for 645 E Morongo Road, a Class 1 Historic Site HSPB 76.
A7113.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement.
C. REQUEST BY LA QUINTA BREWING COMPANY FOR A RESOLUTION OF
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY (PCN) FOR A TYPE 42 — ON SALE
BEER AND WINE TO ALLOW A COCKTAIL LOUNGE/TAP ROOM WITHIN
AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 301 NORTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE, SUITE 100, ZONE CBD, CASE 5.1431 PCN
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24386 entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE WOULD BE SERVED BY THE
ISSUANCE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE TYPE 42 AT 301
NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, SUITE 100,WITHIN CENSUS TRACT NO. 446.06."
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D. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO.
A6444 FOR ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZE A
PURCHASE ORDER WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES FOR ON-CALL
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING COORDINATION ON
VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. A6444 with
Harris & Associates, Inc., a California corporation, extending the term by two years.
2. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order in an amount sufficient to cover the costs
of required services pursuant to On-Call Agreement No. A6444 on a "pass through"
basis, with funds received for federal, state, regional, and locally-funded capital
projects to Harris & Associates, Inc., for the duration of their Agreement for On-Call
civil engineering and project management services.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
E. RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT DREAMERS AND A LEGISLATIVE
AGREEMENT ON DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS
This item was excluded from the Consent Calendar. Please refer to Page 7 of these
minutes for a summary of that action.
F. AUTHORIZE INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) FOR LANDSCAPE AND
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES
This item was excluded from the Consent Calendar. Please refer to Page 8 of these
minutes for a summary of that action.
G. AMENDMENT NO. 4 FOR AN INCREASE OF $709098.03 TO CONTRACT
SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. A6860 WITH MARIPOSA LANDSCAPE, INC.,
FOR LANDSCAPE AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. A6860, with Mariposa Landscape, Inc.
in the amount of $70,098.03 for a total contract amount of $1,953,434.13 for fiscal
year 2017/18 for Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Services.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents
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H. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1953, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
CHAPTER 2.60 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO
PUBLIC INTEGRITY
This item was excluded from the Consent Calendar. Please refer to Page 8 of these
minutes for a summary of that action.
I. RATIFY AND APPOINT THE NOMINATION OF THE CITY OF DESERT HOT
SPRINGS TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION FOR THE TERM ENDING FEBRUARY 29, 2020
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Yvonne Parks, as the City of Desert Hot Springs
representative, to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for the term ending
February 29, 2020.
J. RATIFY AND APPOINT THE NOMINATION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
MIRAGE TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION FOR THE TERM ENDING JANUARY 31, 2021
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to reappoint William Riesen, as the City of Rancho Mirage
representative, to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for the term ending
January 31, 2021.
K. APPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR
THE UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING JUNE 309 20199 AND APPROVAL OF A
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TO BE IDENTIFIED BY THE PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION AS A NON-VOTING MEMBER OF THE
COMMISSION
This item was excluded from the Consent Calendar. Please refer to Page 9 of these
minutes for a summary of that action.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
E. RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT DREAMERS AND A LEGISLATIVE
AGREEMENT ON DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS
The City Council discussed the need for comprehensive non-discriminatory immigration
reform and expressed their support for the Dreamers, noting that undocumented immigrants
contribute through local and state taxes; noted that immigration is a local public safety
issue because undocumented immigrants are reluctant to report crimes against themselves.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24387 entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, TO
SUPPORT DREAMERS AND A DACA LEGISLATIVE AGREEMENT," noting that
the resolution should be signed by each Member of the City Council.
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F. AUTHORIZE INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) FOR LANDSCAPE AND
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Director of Maintenance and Facilities Schafer provided an update on the playing fields
used for soccer at Demuth Park and the timing for reseeding. In response to City Council
inquiry, Director Schafer advised that staff will work with the youth leagues to attempt to
accommodate the playing season.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize staff to advertise and solicit an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for City Parks
Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Services.
2. Authorize staff to advertise and solicit an Invitation for Bids for City Facilities and
Palm Springs Airport Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Services.
3. Authorize staff to advertise and solicit an Invitation for Bids for City Landscape
Assessment Districts, Parkways and Medians Landscape and Grounds Maintenance
Services.
4. Authorize staff to advertise and solicit an Invitation for Bids for Citywide Tree
Trimming Services.
H. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1953, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
CHAPTER 2.60 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO
PUBLIC INTEGRITY
Councilmember Middleton advised that she will work with the City Attorney to prepare a
"Frequently Asked Questions" document related to the new disclosure requirements.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Roberts, City Attorney Kotkin advised that the City
Council would need to Table the matter and allow him to create two separate ordinances
if it desires to bifurcate Section 2.60.040(D) related to recusing oneself when serving on a
board of directors or as attorney or accountant and the entity is before the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tern Roberts noted for the record that he is opposed to Section 2.60.040(D),
opining that it will create additional burdens and conflicts for the members of City
Council and impacts his ability to serve the community.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 4-1 (MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS VOTING NO), to adopt
Ordinance No. 1953 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING CHAPTER 2.60 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE, RELATING TO PUBLIC INTEGRITY," with the following amendments:
(City Council action continued on the next page)
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a. Section 2.60.010(D), Finding and Purpose, to read as "the City should inquire into the
applicant's status and identity..." to "the City should require disclosure of the
applicants status and identity..."
b, Section 2.60.010(E), Finding and Purpose, to read as "to further ensure against
conflicts of interest, applicants for City approvals should disclose and the City should
inquire into the identities of all investors..."
c. Section 2.60.040, Duties of Official, to read as "a retained attorney..." to "a currently
retained attorney..."
K. APPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR
THE UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING JUNE 309 2019, AND APPROVAL OF A
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TO BE IDENTIFIED BY THE PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION AS A NON-VOTING MEMBER OF THE
COMMISSION:
Councilmember Holstege urged the public to apply for City Boards and Commissions.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Appoint Johnny Coladonato to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the
unexpired term ending June 30, 2019.
2. Approve a high school student to be identified by the Parks and Recreation
Commission as a non-voting member of the Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY APPROVING THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 285 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, TO THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,965, AND AS THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF SUCCESSOR AGENCY-OWNED
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 285 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $31,965 PURSUANT TO SECTION 34191.5(C) OF THE HEALTH
AND SAFETY CODE
Economic Development Director Virata presented the staff report and responded to City
Council inquiries.
City Manager Ready explained that the $31,965 would come from continuing
appropriations and then 27% would go back into the General Fund.
Mayor Moon opened the Public Hearing. There being on one wishing to speak, Mayor
Moon closed the Public Hearing.
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MOTION BY VICE CHAIR ROBERTS, SECOND BY AGENCY MEMBER KORS,
CARRIED 5-0, to approve the sale of the Desert Hotel Property to the City of Palm
Springs in the amount of$31,965 and the execution of a grant deed.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Approve the purchase of the Desert Hotel Property from the Successor Agency in the
amount of$31,965 and the execution of a certificate of acceptance.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute all necessary documents. Eo
B. OPERATING COVENANT FOR THE AUBERGE PROJECT
This Public Hearing was Tabled, with no public comment.
3. LEGISLATIVE
None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. MATTHEW SIGNS INC, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING SIGN
PROGRAM FOR INCREASED HEIGHT FOR MAIN SIGNS FOR SUB- MAJOR
TENANTS AT THE SPRINGS SHOPPING CENTER, LOCATED AT 5200 EAST
RAMON ROAD, ZONE M-1-P, CASE SP17-010 AMND AND CASE 5.0984, PD 291-A
Director of Planning Services Fagg presented the staff report and responded to City Council
inquiries.
Following discussion, the City Council agreed that the subject building is uniquely located in
the shopping center and due to the specific circumstances, that it is reasonable to allow for the
amendment to the signage program; noted that the amendment shall only apply to this specific
tenant and does not set a precedent for other businesses to seek sign program amendments.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 24388 entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING SIGN PROGRAM TO ALLOW
GREATER HEIGHT FOR WALL SIGNS FOR MAJOR AND SUB-MAJOR TENANTS
AT THE SPRINGS SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 5200 EAST RAMON ROAD,
CASE SP17-010 / 5.0984, PD 291-A, ZONE M-1-P," with the addition of a Condition of
Approval stating that the amendment shall only be applicable to the tenant "Burlington."
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B. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE DIRECT ARGUMENT AGAINST THE
INITIATIVE ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT VACATION RENTAL OF SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCES IN THE CITY — UPDATE ON THE IMPACT ANALYSIS
REPORT
Councilmember Holstege recused herself and left the Council Chamber at 8:10 p.m. City
Attorney noted that Councilmember Holstege previously announced a personal household
income interest with respect to a vacation rental.
In response to City Council inquiry, City Manager Ready advised that if Measure C were to
pass, enforcement would be challenging if the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
continues to allow vacation rentals on allotted lands; provided an update on the economic
impacts if vacation rentals and homeshares are prohibited in single family residences.
City Attorney Kotkin advised the City Council that the proposed citizens' initiative ordinance
contains an internal inconsistency related to whether homeshares are prohibited; advised that
neither the proponents nor the City Council may modify the ordinance to clarify the
prohibition and that it could only be clarified via a future ballot measure submitted to the
voters, if Measure C passes.
Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY MAYOR
PRO TEM ROBERTS, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE RECUSED), to:
1. Authorize each member of the City Council to execute all necessary documents for the
submission of the argument against the measure.
2. Authorize the Palm Springs Hospitality Association to determine the authors of rebuttal
argument.
3. Authorize each Member of the City Council to execute all necessary documents for the
submission of the rebuttal argument against the measure.
Councilmember Holstege returned to the dais at 8:29 p.m.
C. PALM SPRINGS TOURISM UPDATE - PRESENTATION
Jamie Canfield, Executive Director of the Palm Springs Convention Center, and Mary Jo
Ginther, Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism, Director of Tourism, provided an update on
tourism and the Convention Center.
During the course of discussion, the City Council highlighted the successes of the various
business incentive programs, increased tourism, revenues generated by tourists, and
national conventions seeking use of the Palm Springs Convention Center.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Lexie Martone, expressed concern about speeding on Camino Real and requested the installation
of speed bumps or other traffic calming measures; suggested that the City should establish an
official visitor guide license program to assist tourists.
Alan Worthy, asserted that the City of Rancho Mirage has tabled a financial contribution to
Eisenhower Medical Center due to a legal dispute between Eisenhower and himself; asserted that
Palm Springs has a record number of crimes.
Daryl Terrell, discussed the tragedy at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and
urged everyone to stand together.
Joe Galli, KESQ, advised that he is moving to Texas and expressed appreciation to the City
Council.
Mike Calderon, Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood, requested that the City Council mitigate the
impacts to the neighborhood caused by the North Lykken Trailhead parking lot, voicing concern
related to traffic volume, crime, homelessness, and invasion of privacy.
CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER REQUESTS AND UPCOMING AGENDA
DEVELOPMENT
Councilmember Middleton requested that staff explore options to improve trailhead parking and
mitigate impacts to surrounding neighborhoods; requested that the City Council agendize
discussion of cancelling or rescheduling certain meetings for 2018; requested that tonight's City
Council meeting adjourn in memory of Dick Haskamp.
At the request of Councilmember Holstege, Mayor Moon appointed Councilmembers Holstege
and Middleton to serve on an Ad Hoc Subcommittee regarding Library Issues.
Mayor Moon and Mayor Pro Tern Roberts requested that the Walk of Stars Agreement be
agendized for the City Council meeting of March 21, 2018.
Mayor Pro Tem Roberts requested that an update on the Downtown Furniture Pilot Project be
agendized for the City Council meeting of March 21, 2018.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:03 p.m., the City Council adjourned, in memory of Dick Haskamp, to the next regular meeting
on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by Closed
Session, Small Conference Room,City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
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