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Wednesday,January 24, 2018
Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council
CALL TO ORDER
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Palm Springs City Council was called to order by Mayor
Moon on Wednesday, January 24, 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
Mayor Moon 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.
* Councilmember Middleton left the meeting at 10:38 p.m.
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 deletion of Item Nos. 10 and IV,
removal of Item Nos. 1 D, I G, and IQ for separate discussion, and withdrawal of Item No. 2A.
Councilmember Kors presented the report.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Add to the agenda consideration of issuing a letter opposing the CPUC draft Resolution
E-4097, relating to Community Choice Aggregation Programs, based on the following:
a) the need for action came to the City's attention subsequent to the agenda being posted; and
b) action is needed prior to the next City Council meeting.
2. Authorize the Mayor,or designee,to sign a letter opposing the CPUC draft Resolution E-4097,
relating to Community Choice Aggregation Programs.
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REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
The Regular Closed Session of the City Council of January 24,2018,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:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION, Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Lockwood Ave LLC et al v. City of Palm Springs
Case No. RIC 1703102, Riverside Superior Court, Riverside Division
City of Palm Springs v. O & M HR, LLC, et al.
Case Number PSC 1701804, Riverside Superior Court, Palm Springs Division
Palm Springs Preservation Foundation v. City of Palm Springs
Case Number PSC 1704485, Riverside Superior Court, Palm Springs Division
Protect Our Neighborhoods v. City of Palm Springs
Case No. RIC 1704320, Riverside Superior Court, Riverside Division
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
Number of Anticipated Cases: 4
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — INITIATION OF LITIGATION, Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
Number of Cases: 3
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION,Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957(b)(1):
Title: City Attorney
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
Property Address/Description: 285 North Indian Canyon Drive (adjacent to north of Fire
Station#1)
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: DJL of the Desert, Inc., a California Corporation
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Sale)
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Property Address/Description: Palm Canyon Wash parcels, APN 510-210-002, -003,
680-020-023, -026, -028, -034, -070, 680-180-009,
681-210-009, 681-250-012
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Claudio Padres, Riverside County Flood Control District
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Easement)
Property Address/Description: Palm Canyon Wash parcels, APN 510-160-012, 510-160-
014
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: Palm Canyon Farms, Michael Kilroy
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Purchase)
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS, 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
On a motion by Councilmember Middleton, second by Councilmember Holstege, carried 5-0, to
add the following matter to the Closed Session Agenda based on: 1) the need for action came to
the City's attention subsequent to the agenda being posted; and 2) action is needed prior to the
next City Council meeting.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
Property Address/Description: 449 N. Indian Canyon Drive, APN 669-330-047
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: David H. Ready, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: College of the Desert
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
City Attorney Kotkin amended his Closed Session report for November 15, 2017, to declare that
the City Council unanimously approved the Robolights Settlement Agreement.
City Attorney Kotkin provided an update regarding the City of Palm Springs v. O & M HR, LLC,
et al.; 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; announced that
Councilmember Holstege recused herself and left the Closed Session in relation to Protect Our
Neighborhoods v. City of Palm Springs and one matter of anticipated litigation and City Manager
Ready recused himself and left the Closed Session in relation to Lockwood Ave LLC et al v. City
of Palm Springs.
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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Linda Futlerer, speaking on Item No. 1F, voiced support for the purchase of new furniture for the
library and urged the City Council to support the purchase.
Loren Watkins, spoke in support of Item No. 1 Q, noted that the sidewalk on south Camino Real is
incomplete and created hazards for children going to Cahuilla Elementary School.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to Item No. 3A relating to transportation network
companies operating at the Palm Springs International Airport:
Duncan MacLeod
Michelle Brock
Anna Maria Julianelli
Bill Mew
Peter Gregor, Taxi Administrator for Sunline Services Group
David Schreiner
The following individuals spoke in support of Item No. 3A relating to transportation network
companies operating at the Palm Springs International Airport:
Jarr d� Uber, Regulatory and Public Affairs Manager for Southern California
Richard Singerman, Uber driver
Elisa Deemer, Lyft driver
Max Giella, Lyft, Airport Policy Manager
Steve Aldrich, Lyft driver
Matthew Himbert, Lyft and Uber driver
David Bradley, Lyft driver
The following individuals spoke in support of Item No. 3C relating to the Office of Neighborhood
Involvement:
David Freedman
Paul Hinrichsen
Robert Heinbaueh
Jim Gross
Derrick Smedley
The following individuals spoke in opposition to Item No. 4A relating to the removal of tamarisk
trees located along the 141h and 15' fairways of the Tahquitz Creek"Legends" Golf Course:
Dennis Bisnan
Sue Palmquist
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The following individuals spoke in support of Item No. 4A related to the removal of tamarisk trees
located along the 14"' and 151h fairways of the Tahquitz Creek"Legends" Golf Course:
Diane Worgan
Summer Helene
Alexis Romero
Jarred Fiorda
Paul Bernstein
Kurt Cyr
Kevin Harmon
Kimberly
Carl Brenags,
Peter MacFarlane, speaking on Item No. 413, expressed concern that the proposed initiative
measure is untimely; suggested that the initiative proponents allow the existing regulations to have
more time to be effective before submitting the measure to the voters.
Jeremy Ogul,representing HomeAway Vacation Rentals,speaking on Item No. 413,recommended
that the City Council order an impact report in relation to the proposed initiative measure and delay
any action on scheduling the matter for an election.
Rich Pedine,speaking on Item No.413,requested that the City Council be thoughtful about removal
of the tamarisk trees, ensuring that it is a compromise that benefits all stakeholders.
The following individuals spoke on Item No. 413 related to the citizens' initiative measure to
prohibit the vacation rentals of single family residences, urging the City Council to submit the
ballot question to the voters at the Statewide Primary Election on June 5, 2018:
Jennifer Samuels, Volunteer for PS Neighbors for Neighborhoods
Steve Rose, Treasurer for PS Neighbors for Neighborhoods
Marla Malaspina, Campaign Team for PS Neighbors for Neighborhoods
Richard Samuels
Don Villen
CITY COUNCIL, SUBCOMMITTEE, AND CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND
REPORTS
In response to City Council inquiry, City Attorney Kotkin advised that a contract for outside legal
services specializing in Tribal Law will be presented to the City Council at its next meeting.
Mayor Moon and Councilmember Middleton voiced disappointment that someone vandalized
Wang's in the Desert. Councilmember Middleton noted that everyone in our community should
be treated with respect, regardless of political views.
Councilmember Kors thanked volunteers for assisting with the Homeless Point-in-Time count;
requested that City staff re-designate a tour pick-up location for the downtown.
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At the request of Councilmember Kors, Mayor Moon appointed Councilmember Kors and Mayor
Pro Tern Roberts to an Ad Hoc Subcommittee for possible amendments to the historic preservation
ordinance and appointed Councilmembers Kors and Holstege to an Ad Hoc Subcommittee to
review the smoking ordinance for possible amendments.
Councilmember Holstege reported that Councilmember Middleton and she attended the League of
California Cities Annual Conference in Sacramento.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS,
CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON ABSENT),to approve the consent calendar,
with the deletion of Item Nos. 10 and I U, and removal of Item Nos. 1 D, 1 G, and 1 Q for separate
discussion.
A. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE
MONTH OF DECEMBER 2017
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON ABSENT), to receive and
file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of
December 1 through December 31, 2017.
B. APPROVAL AND TRANSMITTAL OF RECOGNIZED OBLIGATIONS
PAYMENT SCHEDULE(ROPS 18-19 A&B)FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 19 20189
THROUGH JUNE 309 2019, PURSUANT TO SECTION 34169(G)(1) OF
CALIFORNIA HEALTH & SAFETY CODE
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON ABSENT), to adopt
Resolution No. 24356 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ACTING SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATIONS
PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS 18-19 A & B) AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE
EXPENSE BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2018,THROUGH JUNE 30,2019,
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH & SAFETY CODE."
C. APPROVE PROCUREMENT OF DELL SERVERS,SOFTWARE AND STORAGE
SYSTEMS
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON ABSENT), to:
1. Approve the purchase of three Dell servers, including licensing, support, storage and
installation in an amount not to exceed$234,000.00,inclusive of all applicable taxes and
fees, utilizing the National Association of State Procurement Officials ValuePoint
national cooperative purchase contract MNWNC-108/7157034003 from Dell.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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D. APPROVAL OF A FACILITY USE AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS
POWER BASEBALL CLUB FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STADIUM:
This item was excluded from the Consent Calendar. Please refer to Page 12 of these
minutes for a summary of that action.
E. MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR 1611
SOUTH CALLE PALO FIERRO UNIT 4,A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE,HSPB 102:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON ABSENT), to:
1. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Agreement with Bernard L. Cain,Barbara P. Cain
and Desert Star Homeowners Association, for 1611 South Calle Palo Fierro, Unit 4, a
Class 1 Historic Site, HSPB 102, A7075.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement.
F. PURCHASE OF FURNITURE FROM AGATI FURNITURE FOR THE MAIN
LIBRARY:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON ABSENT), to:
1. Approve the purchase of chairs and side tables for the main library inclusive of all
applicable taxes and fees utilizing the cooperative services purchase contract E & I
Contract CNR-01372 in the amount of$65,481.51 from Agati Furniture.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
G. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF JANEL HUNT FROM THE HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSION:
This item was excluded from the Consent Calendar. Please refer to Page 13 of these
minutes for a summary of that action.
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H. AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO
PROVIDE A FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER AT THE PALM SPRINGS HIGH
SCHOOL CAMPUS:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON ABSENT), to:
1. Approve an agreement with the Palm Springs Unified School District to provide a
full-time police officer(School Resource Officer) at the high school campus including
the Desert Learning Academy,for one year expiring at the end of the 2017-2018 school
year, A5553.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
I. RANGE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN PALM SPRINGS POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF
CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, 2017-2019:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON ABSENT), to:
1. Approve a Facilities Use Agreement with the State of California-Department of
Corrections and Rehabilitation to use the Palm Springs Police Department's Firing
Range,in the amount of$3,850.00 revenue to the City from November 1,2017,through
June 30, 2019, A5335.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
J. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FROM THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF
CAHUILLA INDIANS IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS
POLICE DEPARTMENT'S MOUNTED POLICE SEARCH & RESCUE TEAM:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON ABSENT), to:
1. Approve the acceptance of a donation award from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla
Indians in the amount of$35,000, A7076.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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K. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON ABSENT), to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24357 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF
PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 12-06-2017 BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 420149 THROUGH 420161 TOTALING $29,741.93, LIABILITY
CHECKS NUMBERED 1096087 THROUGH 1096106 TOTALING $79,124.22,
FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $111,291.18, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH
DEBITS OF $1,881,750.25 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,101,907.58,
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
2. Adopt Resolution No. 24358 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1096107 THROUGH
1096237 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,249,372.29, DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA."
3. Adopt Resolution No. 24359 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1096238 THROUGH
1096350 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,483,424.52, DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA."
4. Adopt Resolution No. 24360 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF
PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 12-16-2017 BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 420162 THROUGH 420177 TOTALING $23,787.72, LIABILITY
CHECKS NUMBERED 1096351 THROUGH 1096370 TOTALING $78,693.76,
FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $64,554.52, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH
DEBITS OF $1,546,654.81 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,713,690.81,
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
5. Adopt Resolution No. 24361 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1096371 THROUGH
1096535 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,109,912.68, DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA."
6. Adopt Resolution No. 24362 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1096536 THROUGH
1096601 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,979,082.81, DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA."
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L. AWARD CONTRACT TO GA TECHNICAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$32,459.89 FOR AIRPORT FIBER INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM RE-
TERMINATION PROJECT, IFB 18-03:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON ABSENT), to:
1. Award a contract to GA Technical Services of Upland,CA in the amount of$32,459.99
for the Fiber Infrastructure System Re-Termination Project at Palm Springs
International Airport, IFB 18-03, A7077.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents, including execution of change
orders up to ten percent of the contract amount($3,246).
M. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1947,
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN ANNEXATION NO.
18 TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICES):
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON ABSENT), to adopt
Ordinance No. 1947 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. 18, ENCLAVE AT BARISTO,
TRACT MAP NO. 37245, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1,
(PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES)."
N. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1948 OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND SUPERSEDING
CHAPTER 5.81 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
THE REGULATION OF ART MURALS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON ABSENT), to adopt
Ordinance No. 1948 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND SUPERSEDING CHAPTER 5.81 OF THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE REGULATION OF ART MURALS
ON PRIVATE PROPERTY."
O. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1949, AMENDING
AND SUPERSEDING CHAPTER 8.80 AND ADDING AND AMENDING
SECTIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
VACANT BUILDINGS AS BUILDING CODE VIOLATIONS AND/OR PUBLIC
NUISANCES, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF BLIGHTED
PROPERTY:
This item was deleted from the agenda at the request of City staff.
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P. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO STL LANDSCAPE, INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $134,104; FOR THE 2017 ADA CURB RAMPS & LIBRARY
SIDEWALK, CP 17-11:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON ABSENT), to:
I. Reject the bids submitted by All Cities Engineering, Inc. and C&M Construction LLC
as being non-responsive.
2. Award a construction contract to STL Landscape, Inc., a California corporation, in the
amount of$134,104 for the 2017 ADA Curb Ramps & Library Sidewalk, CP 17-11,
A7078.
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve and execute construction contract change
orders up to a cumulative amount of$13,410 (10% of construction contract).
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Q. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND
AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE MEASURE J COMMUNITY PROJECTS —
SIDEWALK GAP CLOSURE IMPROVEMENTS, CP 15-31:
This item was excluded from the Consent Calendar. Please refer to Page 13 of these
minutes for a summary of that action.
R. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS,SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS,
CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON ABSENT), to approve the City
Council Meeting Minutes of December 6,2017,December 13,2017,December 18,2017,and
January 3, 2018.
S. ENGAGEMENT OF LEGAL COUNSEL, LYNBERG & WATKINS, APC:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON ABSENT), to:
1. Approve an Agreement with Lynberg & Watkins, APC, a California professional
corporation, in a form substantially similar to that published with the staff report,
subject to minor modification, within the reasonable discretion of the City Attorney,
A7079.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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T. ENGAGEMENT OF LEGAL COUNSEL, BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP:
City Attorney Kotkin noted that the agreement for Best, Best, & Krieger should be
modified to add additional rates of$275 and $325 when the City requests specific attorneys
or specific partners to work on complex litigation, respectively.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON ABSENT), to:
1. Approve an Agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP, a California limited liability
partnership, in a form substantially similar to that published with the staff report,
subject to minor modification, within the reasonable discretion of the City Attorney,
A7080.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
U. ENGAGEMENT OF LEGAL COUNSEL, JOHN M. FUJII, SILVER & WRIGHT
LLP:
This item was deleted from the agenda at the request of City staff.
V. ENGAGEMENT OF LEGAL COUNSEL,LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE APC:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON ABSENT), to:
1. Approve an Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore APC, a California professional
corporation, in a form substantially similar to that published with the staff report,
subject to minor modification, within the reasonable discretion of the City Attorney,
A7081.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR
D. APPROVAL OF A FACILITY USE AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS
POWER BASEBALL CLUB FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STADIUM:
Mayor Moon read letters of support from individuals and business leaders regarding the
Palm Springs Power Baseball Club.
In response to City Council inquiry, Andrew Starke, Owner and President of Palm Springs
Powers, reported on the number of rooms booked from the league season and traveling
teams;noted that the City does not contribute as a sponsor or for marketing efforts; advised
that he is willing to accept the agreement terms to ensure that the Winter League may
proceed, however it is begrudgingly.
Mayor Moon suggested that the existing agreement be extended for an additional six
months while negotiating a new agreement.
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Councilmember Kors opined that the existing Facility Use Agreement is the equivalent of
a subsidy, and that a more appropriate funding source would be PS-Resorts.
Following discussion, MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER KORS, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON
ABSENT), to:
1. Approve an Agreement with Palm Springs Power Baseball Club, Inc., for rental and
use of the Palm Springs Stadium for a limited term of January 22, 2018, through
July 31, 2018, A5282.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
G. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF JANEL HUNT FROM THE HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSION:
Councilmember Holstege commended Janel Hunt for her efforts on the Human Rights
Commission.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON ABSENT), to:
1. Accept with regret the resignation of Janel Hunt from the Human Rights Commission.
2. Direct the City Clerk to post a notice of vacancy for the tern ending June 30, 2019.
Q. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND
AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE MEASURE J COMMUNITY PROJECTS —
SIDEWALK GAP CLOSURE IMPROVEMENTS, CP 15-31:
Councilmember Kors noted that certain sidewalks that the community desires are not
moving forward because the property owners will not agree to the installation of sidewalks;
requested that sidewalk gap closures which include lighting be separated for discussion in
the future.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON ABSENT), to approve the
plans, specifications and estimates and authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for the
Measure J Community Projects—Sidewalk Gap Closure Improvements, CP 15-31.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. APPEAL BY WILLIE HOLLAND, JR., CO-APPLICANT OF COACHELLA
GREEN DRAGON, REGARDING THE DECEMBER 5,2017, DECISION OF THE
CITY ATTORNEY DENYING THE ISSUANCE OF A CANNABIS RELATED
BUSINESS AND ACTIVITIES PERMIT, APPLICATION NO. C-2017-006
The appellant withdrew his appeal.
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B. JR HAVENDALE, LLC FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 37376 TO SUBDIVIDE
2.67-ACRES OF LAND INTO FOUR PARCELS FOR THE EXISTING
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 4509 4629 490 SOUTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE AND 471 SOUTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD,
CASE TPM 37376
Planning Services Director Fagg presented the staff report.
Mayor Moon opened the Public Hearing.
Joseph Ramani,advised that JR Havendale has only one other investor,Diego Rahmanizad.
Benjamin Egan, explained the rationale for requesting the subdivision of the property into
four parcels; noted that the applicant is seeking relief Planning Commission Condition
Nos. 2 and 3.
In response to City Council inquiry, Director Fagg advised that staff will review Condition
No. 3 and the existing easement covenants to determine if they are adequate and if so,will
waive Condition No. 3.
There being no others desiring to speak to this issue, the Public Hearing was closed.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON ABSENT), to:
1. Determine the adjacent right-of-ways are acceptable in their current condition.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 24363 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP 37376 TO SUBDIVIDE 2.67 ACRES INTO FOUR PARCELS FOR
THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 450, 462, 490
SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AND 471 SOUTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE
(CASE TTM 37376)."
C. AN APPLICATION BY THE PALM SPRINGS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
ON BEHALF OF MARK AND JANE GARRISON, OWNERS, FOR CLASS 1
HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF "THE ABE AND MARION SCHWARTZ
RESIDENCE,"LOCATED AT 1999 SOUTH JOSHUA TREE PLACE,ZONE R-1-C,
HSPB 104
Planning Services Director Fagg presented the staff report.
MOTION BY MAYOR MOON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS,
CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON ABSENT), to adopt Resolution
No. 24364 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE ABE AND MARION
SCHWARTZ RESIDENCE, LOCATED AT 1999 SOUTH JOSHUA TREE PLACE, AS
A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE HSPB 104."
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
ROBERTS, CARRIED 4-0, to reopen the public hearing for reconsideration.
Mayor Moon opened the Public Hearing.
Barbara Marshall representing the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation, noted that the
property is an excellent example of modernism architecture; spoke on the community
contributions of Abe and Marion Schwartz; expressed gratitude to Mark and Jane Garrison
for the efforts to preserve the residence.
There being no others desiring to speak to this issue, the Public Hearing was closed.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER MIDDLETON ABSENT), to adopt
Resolution No. 24364 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE ABE AND MARION
SCHWARTZ RESIDENCE, LOCATED AT 1999 SOUTH JOSHUA TREE PLACE, AS
A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE HSPB 104."
3. LEGISLATIVE
A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16.37 OF THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REGULATION, PERMITTING
REQUIREMENTS, OPERATIONAL RULES, PASSENGER LOADING AND
UNLOADING, AND PENALTIES FOR TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
COMPANIES OPERATING AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
City Manager Ready and City Attorney Kotkin presented the staff report and responded to
City Council inquiries, noted that the City Council previously identified a preference for
Area A as a Pick-Up/Drop-Off Area.
During the course of discussion, the City Council expressed concern that the California
Public Utilities Commission has created a set of regulations that establish a double standard
between taxi and limo companies versus Transportation Network Companies(TNC);noted
the increased danger that airport patrons experience attempting to pick up a TNC on El
Cielo Road; signage located near the proposed pick-up/drop-off location could indicate to
customers that TNC drivers are not subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5-0, to introduce Ordinance No. 1950 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 16.37.005,
16.37.010, 16.37.015, 16.37.025, AND 16.37.040 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO REGULATION, PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS,
OPERATIONAL RULES, PASSENGER LOADING AND UNLOADING, AND
PENALTIES FOR TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES OPERATING AT
THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT,"with direction that signage advising
that TNC drivers are not subject to random alcohol or drug testing be installed at the airport.
The signage verbiage is to be submitted to the City Council for receive and file.
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B. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA,ADDING CHAPTER 5.41 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE, REGARDING REGULATION OF PEDICABS ON CITY STREETS
City Attorney Kotkin and Councilmember Kors presented the report; noted that the resort
industry has expressed opposition to allowing open carry on pedicabs; and responded to
City Council inquiries.
In response to City Council inquiries, Police Chief Reyes expressed concern regarding
limited Police resources if calls for service were to increase due to allowing open carry on
pedicabs.
During the ensuing discussion,the City Council expressed concern regarding the potential
for littering, broken bottles, and impacts on vehicular traffic that might be caused by
allowing open carry on pedicabs.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MIDDLETON, CARRIED 5-0, to introduce Ordinance No. 1951 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
CHAPTER 5.41 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING
REGULATION OF PEDICABS ON CITY STREETS, with the deletion of all references
to alcohol service/consumption and pilot program.
MEETING RECESSED AND RECONVENED
The City Council recessed at 9:06 p.m. and reconvened at 9:24 p.m., with all members present.
C. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 2.55 RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD
INVOLVEMENT
City Manager Ready presented the staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
ROBERTS, CARRIED 5-0,to introduce Ordinance No. 1952 entitled "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.55 OF
THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF
NEIGHBORHOOD INVOLVEMENT."
D. PROPOSED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING CHAPTER 2.60 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE,
RELATING TO PUBLIC INTEGRITY
The City Council agreed to continue this matter to a future meeting.
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4. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDER THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING TAMARISK TREES LOCATED
ALONG THE 14TH AND 15TH FAIRWAYS OF THE TAHQUITZ CREEK
"LEGENDS" GOLF COURSE, AND ADOPTION OF A CEQA NOTICE OF
EXEMPTION
City Manager Ready and City Attorney Kotkin presented the staff report and responded to
City Council inquiries.
The City Council concurred with the City Attorney's recommendation regarding property
owners' ability to opt out of the tree removal program and to require that property owners
execute the appropriate legal documents to authorize City access and release of liability;
directed City staff to distribute information regarding relevant Code provisions related to
property maintenance visible from the public right-of-way.
The City Council directed that the remaining insurance funds be held in reserve for future
landscaping and maintenance.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM ROBERTS, SECOND BY MAYOR MOON,
CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Authorize the removal of the existing tamarisk trees located along the east edge of
Fairways#14 and#15 of the Tahquitz Creek"Legends" Golf Course, inclusive of such
other remedial work associated with the removals, at a cost not to exceed $175,000.
2. Adopt a CEQA Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Code of
Regulations, Title 14, (CEQA Guidelines) § 15304(i).
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take all necessary steps to execute these
actions.
B. CITIZENS' INITIATIVE FOR THE PROHIBITION OF VACATION RENTAL OF
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES IN THE CITY—SUFFICIENCY OF PETITIONS
On behalf of Councilmember Holstege, City Attorney Kotkin announced that
Councilmember Holstege will recuse herself due to a personal financial interest in the
vacation rental business in her household. Councilmember Holstege left the Council
Chamber at 9:59 p.m.
City Attorney Kotkin presented the staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
In response to City Council inquiry, City Manager Ready pointed out the Elections Code
only provides for a 30 day period to complete the impact report, noting that if individual
Councilmembers desire for specific impacts to be analyzed, staff will attempt to address
them in the impact report.
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Councilmember Kors expressed an interest to have the impacts on the availability of
housing and property values addressed in the report.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
ROBERTS, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE RECUSED), to:
1. Receive, file, and accept the Certificate of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition for the
prohibition of vacation rental of single family residences in the City.
2. Order a report on the initiative measure pursuant to California Elections Code Section
9212 to be presented to the City Council no later than February 23, 2018.
3. Directed City staff to bring forward resolutions calling for a special election to be
consolidated with the Statewide Primary on June 5, 2019, as well as calling for a vote
at the City's next regular election.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. REVIEW AND APPOINT LIAISONS TO CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
The City Council agreed to appoint Councilmember Holstege to serve as the City Council
Liaison to the Parks and Recreation Commission and deferred further consideration till the
City Council meeting of February 7, 2018.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Diana Grace, President of the Four Seasons Community Association, voiced concern that there is
an impasse in the Serena Park Estates Project; noted that the project would eliminate a public
nuisance without cost to the City and would generate new property tax and sales tax; urged the
City Council to assist in reaching a resolution in this project.
John Goins, representing the Sustainability Commission, invited the community to attend a free
workshop on how to achieve the modernism aesthetic in a sustainable way on February 18, 2018,
at the Modernism Week Camp.
Dan Ball, expressed concern that Wang's in the Desert was vandalized and members of the
community have called for a boycott of the restaurant in response to it hosting his campaign event;
urged the City Council to condemn the actions taken against Wang's.
Johnny Hilsreth, President of the Log Cabin Republicans Palm Springs Chapter, urged the City
Council to declare that the actions against Wang's in the Desert will not be tolerated.
Guy Garrett,noted that Wang's in the Desert business and employees are suffering and urged that
the City Council issue a cohesive message against the vandalism.
Steve Rosenberg, opined that the City Council should elect to have meetings more frequently to
avoid such large agendas and packets.
Rick Pantelle, spoke in support of the owners and employees of Wang's in the Desert, noting that
they contribute to many community organizations.
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CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER REQUESTS AND UPCOMING AGENDA
DEVELOPMENT
None.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:56 p.m.,the City Council will adjourn to the next regular meeting Wednesday,February 7,2018,
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.
Respectfully submitted,
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk
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