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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
REGULAR MEETING
4:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER (Council Chamber): Mayor Moon called the meeting to order at
4:03 p.m. All members of the City Council were present.
City Attorney Kotkin requested the City Council consider adding one item. The
information was received after the posting of the agenda.
Smith and Haberman v. Andrew Adler and Alta Verde Sereno, LLC, et al.
Case No. PSC 1606441, Riverside Superior Court, Palm Springs Division
ACTION:
By a unanimous (5-0-0) vote of the City Council the following were approved:
1) Find information regarding the existing litigation was received after the posting of
the Agenda and there is an immediate need to hear and/or take action.
2) Add to the Closed Session Agenda one (1) item pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code
Section 54956.9(e)(3) as shown below:
Smith and Haberman v. Andrew Adler and Alta Verde Sereno, LLC, et al.
Case No. PSC 1606441, Riverside Superior Court, Palm Springs Division
PUBLIC COMMENT (Council Chamber): No members of the public were present.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (Small Conference Room): At 4:04 p.m., the Mayor
and City Council recessed to Closed Session in the Small Conference Room. See
Closed Session Agenda, Exhibit A.
6:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Moon called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Moon led the salute to the flag.
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ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Kors, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Roberts,
Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Moon
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, Assistant City Manager Fuller, City Attorney
Kotkin, and Interim City Clerk Hart
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Pro Tern Foat introduced Yolanda, an adoptable dog from the Animal Shelter,
noted the Animal Shelter is celebrating its five-year anniversary, and encouraged the
adoption of pets.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Mills pulled Item 1 K from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
ACTION: Approve the agenda as presented with the removal of Item 1K pulled
from the Consent Calendar. Motion by Councilmember Kors, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tern Foat, and carried unanimously (5-0-0) on a roll call vote.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Kotkin announced that the Council convened and added an item — Smith
and Haberman v. Andrew Adler and Alta Verde Sereno, LLC, et al., Case No. PSC
1606441, Riverside Superior Court, Palm Springs Division. He stated the Council did
not consider the Lockwood Avenue, LLC matter but did discuss three of four matters of
Exposure to Litigation, with Mayor Moon who recused himself from one of the matters.
He stated the Council discussed one case of Initiation of Litigation, and the Real Estate
matter regarding the baseball stadium and gave direction with respect to the litigation
and property negation matter, with no reportable action.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Non-Public Hearin Agenda Items ONLY
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mea discussed traffic near Villa Escuela and encouraged
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5A.
Richard Bowman discussed increased traffic speeds at the intersection of Allejo and
Farrell Drive and requested support of traffic calming under Item 5A.
Barb Kaplan expressed concern with traffic on Racquet Club and speed bumps and
requested the Council approve traffic calming.
Ken Catterlin discussed traffic concerns on North Farrell Drive and urged approval of
Item 5A.
Jeff Clarkson indicated support for the traffic calming measures under Item 5A.
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Ken Nelson discussed traffic in his neighborhood and urged approval of Item 5A.
Roger Bertrand urged adoption of Item 5A.
Jim Gazan encouraged the Council to approve staff's recommendation on Item 5A.
Rick Berg indicated support for traffic calming, Item 5A.
Maurice Wilson stated speed cushions would not be effective on Racquet Club and
suggested roundabouts.
Dennis Woods urged roundabouts rather than speed cushions on Racquet Club Road.
Bradley Kane discussed dangerous pedestrian situations on Racquet Club.
CITY COUNCIL, SUBCOMMITTEE, AND CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND
REPORTS:
City Manager Ready discussed an article Capital of Cool highlighting the City.
Councilmember Mills reported on the Tram Visitor Center project Request for Proposals
to develop a master plan concept. Mayor Pro Tem Foat asked if Councilmember Mills
would continue as liaison after his term on Council. Councilmember Mills stated he
would continue if it was the desire of the Council.
Councilmember Roberts provided an update on the Downtown Subcommittee
(Councilmember Roberts and Councilmember Mills) including new parking spaces,
Stonehenge Hotel, Virgin Hotel, Downtown Park, new streets, and Town and Country
Center's temporary facelift.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat stated she and Councilmember Kors held a public hearing on
cannabis regulations. Councilmember Kors added that the City started accepting
applications. City Attorney Kotkin stated there had been well over 100 inquiries.
Councilmember Kors stated the Convention Center had received inquiries about
cannabis conventions. Mayor Pro Tern Foat discussed consideration of cannabis cafes.
She stated the matter would come before the Council on November 15.
Councilmember Kors discussed the community choice aggregation, Desert Community
Energy, and expected launch in June 2018. He announced Pride Weekend and flags at
LGBT Center. He announced the First Learning Day on November 18, 9 am to 2 pm,
focused on the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and Native American Culture
and History. He invited resident to a Town Hall hosted by him and Councilmember
Roberts on November 29, 6 pm regarding issues of importance.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 1A, 1 B, 1 C, 1 D, 1.E, 1 F, 1 G, 1 H, 11, 1 J, 1 L, and 1 M.
Motion by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Kors, carried
unanimously on a roll call vote.
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A. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24320, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1094803
THROUGH 1094914 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,381,263.04,
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICk' and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 24321, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1094915
THROUGH 1095040 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,943,009.66,
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR 1766
SOUTH ARABY DRIVE, A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE, HSPB 103/HD-6:
ACTION:
1. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Agreement with Jennifer Parker-Stanton
and Park South Homeowners Association, for 1766 South Araby Drive, a
Class 1 Historic Site, HSPB 103/HD-6, A7047;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement; and
3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
C. ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2016 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, CP
16-01:
ACTION:
1. Accept the 2016 Pavement Rehabilitation Project as completed in accordance
with the plans and specifications, CP 16-01, A6878; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file a Notice of Completion for the
2016 Pavement Rehabilitation with the Riverside County Recorder.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
D. APPOINTMENT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD FOR THE
UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2018:
ACTION:
Appoint Bruce Cronander to the Administrative Appeals Board for the unexpired
term ending June 30, 2018.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
E. APPOINTMENT TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR
CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
ACTION:
Re-appoint Douglas Kunz to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control
District Board of Trustees for the term ending December 31, 2021.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
F. AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH INTERWEST CONSULTING
GROUP, INC. FOR ON-CALL PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING
COORDINATION ON VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS:
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ACTION:
1. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order in an amount sufficient to cover
the costs of required services pursuant to On-Call Agreement No. A6686 on a
"pass through" basis, with funds received for Federal, State, Regional, and
locally funded capital projects to Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., for the
duration of their On-Call Agreement for Public Works capital project
construction management and inspection services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
G. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND
AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE 2017 ADA CURB RAMPS AND LIBRARY
SIDEWALK, CP 17-11:
ACTION:
Approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize staff to advertise
and solicit bids for the 2017 ADA Curb Ramps and Library Sidewalk, CP 17-11.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
H. REPORT OF EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT OF HYDRAULIC PORTABLE
TRUCK LIFT AT THE PALM SPRINGS FLEET OPERATIONS FACILITY
PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 7.04.040:
ACTION:
Receive and file the report for the emergency replacement of the hydraulic
portable truck lift.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
I. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE WASTEWATER SERVICES AGREEMENT NO.
A6804 WITH VEOLIA WATER WEST OPERATING SERVICES, INC. FOR
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL
PRETREATMENT PROGRAM AND STUDIES:
ACTION:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Wastewater Services Agreement
(Operations & Maintenance) with Veolia Water West Operating Services
Inc. for development and implementation of a Municipal Industrial
Pretreatment Program and studies to comply with the California Regional
Water Quality Control Board Order R7-2017-013, A6804;
2. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order in the amount of $145,636 to
Veolia Water West Operating Services, Inc. for preparation of various
technical studies required by the California Regional Water Quality Control
Board pursuant to its Order R7-2017-0013; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
J. NON-MONETARY MODIFICATION TO THE MEMORANDUMS OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE PALM SPRINGS FIRE SAFETY ASSOCIATION
AND PALM SPRINGS FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION REGARDING
THE BODY PIERCING AND TATTOO POLICY:
ACTION:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24322, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
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MODIFICATION OF THE MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
THE PALM SPRINGS FIRE SAFETY ASSOCIATION AND PALM SPRINGS
FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, A5364, A5428;" and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
L. APPROVAL OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. F047, WITH
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR USE OF CONGESTION MITIGATION AND
AIR QUALITY (CMAQ) FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR CLASS II AND CLASS III
BICYCLE LANES, CP 14-14, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. CML-5282 (044):
ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 24323, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PROGRAM
SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. F047 TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE
AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS NO. 08-5282F15 WITH THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $401,926 FOR USE OF
CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY (CMAQ) FEDERAL-AID
FUNDS FOR CLASS II AND CLASS III BICYCLE LANES, CP 14-14, FEDERAL-
AID PROJECT NO. CML-5282 (044), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS." A7048.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION:
Approve the City Council Minutes of July 5, 2017, and July 6, 2017.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
K. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH CNS ENGINEERS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2199454.44 FOR THE
SOUTH PALM CANYON BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AT TAHQUITZ CREEK
CHANNEL, CP 12-02, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. BRLS-5282 (042):
Councilmember Mills requested clarification.
ACTION:
1. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A6594 with CNS Engineers,
Inc. in the amount of $219,454.44, for an increased total contract amount of
$1,215,457.59, for the South Palm Canyon Bridge Replacement at Tahquitz
Creek Channel, CP 12-02, Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5282 (042); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Motion by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Foat, carried
unanimously (5-0-0) on a roll call vote.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. A REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF AN ACTION BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY A LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATION BY
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DOUG AITKEN WORKSHOP FOR A TEMPORARY ART EXHIBIT ON LOT 22
(WINTER SUN DRIVE) OF THE DESERT PALISADES DEVELOPMENT, ZONE
ESA-SP, CASE LUP 17-029:
Director of Planning Services Fagg presented the staff report.
Mayor Moon opened the public hearing.
Barb Kaplan spoke of the impacts on Racquet Club Road and stated she would
support the exhibit if accessed via Tramway.
Peter MacFarlane stated he owned both properties on the corners of Palermo
and Racquet Club and discussed impacts to the neighborhood. He stated
Tramway could not accommodate additional traffic.
David Dry, Vista Drive, stated the art exhibit was scheduled to be removed in
August. He stated the residents were universally against the project.
Dennis Woods, Little Tuscany Neighborhood Organization, discussed the trauma
to existing residents by the Desert Palisades development. He stated the Little
Tuscany Neighborhood Organization opposed the Mirage House, but if approved
requested effective traffic calming be installed on Racquet Club.
Bradley Kain stated the Mirage House was scheduled to leave in April. He
discussed violations of the land use permit and impact to the neighborhood.
No others came forth to address the City Council; therefore, Mayor Moon closed
public hearing.
Council discussion ensued.
ACTION:
Adopt a Resolution, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, APPROVING A LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATION BY
DOUG AITKEN WORKSHOP FOR A TEMPORARY ART EXHIBIT ON LOT 22
OF THE DESERT PALISADES DEVELOPMENT (CASE LUP 17-029).",
including conditions to restrict hours, limit to 75 visitors, shuttled up Tramway
Road, traffic barricade direct people off Racquet Club and up Tramway and
Mayor Pro Tern Foat's conditions requiring written permission from Tramway
Road and Visitor Center, contract for shuttle services, solar powered message
board on Racquet Club Road and Tramway Road, and evaluation from the
neighborhood after one month from permit issuance. City Attorney Kotkin added
a condition to require proof of insurance for the shuttle satisfactory to the City
Attorney.
Motion by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat,
failed (2-3-0, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember Mills and Mayor Moon
dissenting) on a roll call vote.
B. CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION BY THE HISTORIC SITE
PRESERVATION BOARD FOR CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION OF
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"THE CROCKER—CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK" LOCATED AT 1711 EAST
PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CSC, CASE HSPB 109:
Director of Planning Services Fagg presented the staff report.
Mayor Moon opened the public hearing.
Diane Blasdel, representing the property owner, stated the City's expert
concluded that the property was not deserving nor subject to the designation.
She discussed the prior remodels in 1981 and 1997 compromising the
architecture of the building and directed attention to Pages 46 and 47. She
stated there was no evidence to support the Board's findings for a Class 1
designation. She stated the use of the property was irrelevant and urged the
Council to deny the Class 1 designation and approve the demolition permit.
Dick Burkett, Vice Chair of Historic Site Preservation Board, stated the Board had
recommended the Crocker-Citizens Nation Bank as a Class 1 Historic site. He
stated the current membership was qualified. He discussed the anchors of the
center.
No others came forth to address the City Council; therefore, Mayor Moon closed
the public hearing.
Council discussion ensued.
ACTION:
Support the recommendation of the HSPB and adopt Resolution No. 24324, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE CROCKER-CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK
LOCATED AT 1711 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE AS A CLASS 1 HISTORIC
SITE, HSPB 109."
Motion by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Mayor Moon, carried on a
majority (4-0-1, Councilmember Mills dissenting) roll call vote.
At 8:25 p.m. Mayor Moon recessed the meeting.
At 8:39 p.m. Mayor Moon reconvened the meeting with all Councilmembers present.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
5. NEW BUSINESS:
A. NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM REQUESTS:
Assistant City Manager Fuller presented the staff report.
Council discussion ensued.
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ACTION:
1. Approve traffic calming improvements for the Little Tuscany Neighborhood
consisting of installation of three rubberized speed cushions on W. Racquet
Club Road (Tuscany Heights Dr. to N. Palm Canyon Dr.) at a cost not to
exceed $30,000;
2. Approve traffic calming improvements for the Gene Autry Neighborhood
consisting of installation of four rubberized speed cushions on E. Via Escuela
at a cost not to exceed $30,000;
3. Approve traffic calming improvements for the Demuth Park Neighborhood
consisting of installation of four speed feed-back signs on Mesquite Avenue
(El Cielo Road to Vella Road) at a cost not to exceed $25,000;
4. Approve traffic calming improvements for the Sunrise Park Neighborhood
consisting of the installation of four speed feed-back signs and installation of
painted parking spaces on Farrell Drive (Tamarisk Road to Tahquitz Canyon
Way) at a cost not to exceed $50,000; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute Purchase Orders to facilitate
installation of the traffic calming improvements with a total cumulative cost not
to exceed of$135,000.
6. Direct staff to research and study for a stop sign at Amado and Farrell
Motion by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Foat,
carried unanimously (5-0-0) on a roll call vote.
Councilmember Mills stated he has a conflict of interest and exited the Council Chamber.
B. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE,
RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FOR
HOMELESS OUTREACH SERVICES:
Director of Community & Economic Development Virata presented the staff
report.
Council discussion ensued.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Cooperative Agreement with the County of Riverside, Riverside
University Health System-Behavioral Health for Homeless Outreach Services, as
acceptable to the City Attorney, in the amount of $330,000 annually (50% in the
approximate amount of $165,000 to be paid with matching funds from the Desert
Healthcare Foundation). A7049.
ACTION:
Continued to November 15, 2017.
Motion by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Foat,
carried by a majority (4-0-1, Councilmember Mills recused) roll call vote.
Councilmember Mills returned to the dais.
C. APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO HAL HAYS
CONSTRUCTION INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $837,090 FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT REMODEL, CP 1"5:
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City Manager Ready presented the staff report.
ACTION:
1. Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $837,090 to the
construction contract (Agreement No. A7038) with Hal Hays Construction,
Inc. to add Bid Schedule 400, Men's and Women's Locker Rooms scope of
work as part of the Police Department Remodel Project, CP 15-05; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Motion by Councilmember Kors, seconded by Mayor Pro Tom Foat, carried
unanimously (5-0-0) on a roll call vote.
D. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 25 NEW REPLACEMENT VEHICLES AND
EQUIPMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,600,000:
City Manager Ready highlighted the purchase of police vehicles and
recommended approval.
Council discussion ensued.
ACTION:
1. In accordance with Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 7.09.010,
"Cooperative Purchasing Programs," approve the purchase of 19 new Ford
Utility Interceptors, or equivalent patrol vehicle model, for the Police
Department to replace Units 203909, 207603, 203208, 201107, 202606,
204608, 202803, 205607, 207208, 202509, 208608, 2D5307, 200809,
2D1111, 2D3508, 201306, 201608, 2D3106, and 2D4106 through the Lease
Servicing Center, Inc., dba National Cooperative Leasing, through the
National Joint Powers Alliance Cooperative Contract 032615-NCL;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 24325, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
NEGOTIATION, EXECUTION, AND DELIVERY OF A PURCHASE ORDER
IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $766,430.55 BETWEEN LEASE
SERVICING CENTER, INC., DBA NATIONAL COOPERATIVE LEASING
AND THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA; PROVIDING 60 LEASE
PAYMENTS OF $14,024.31 EACH FROM LEGALLY AVAILABLE FUNDS;
AND PRESCRIBING OTHER DETAILS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH;"
3. After receipt of replacement vehicles, declare the existing Police Department
patrol vehicles, Units 203909, 207603, 203208, 201107, 202606, 204608,
202803, 205607, 207208, 202509, 208608, 2D5307, 200809, 2D1111,
2D3508, 201306, 201608, 2D3106, and 2D4106 as surplus vehicles and
authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sell at public auction in
accordance with Chapter 7.07 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code;
4. Authorize the purchase of 4 new Ford F-150 trucks, or equivalent sport utility
vehicle model, including required outfitting, for the Police Department and
Maintenance/Facilities Department to replace Units 2D7506, 203002, 209302,
and 505298;
5. Authorize the purchase of 1 new Ford E-150 15 passenger van, or equivalent
vehicle model, including required outfitting, for the Police Department to
replace Unit 209098;
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6. Authorize the purchase of 1 new Ford F-350 truck, or equivalent vehicle
model, including required outfitting, for the Maintenance/Facilities Department
to replace Unit 990999; and
7. Authorize staff to conduct the appropriate bid processes, or utilize cooperative
purchase contracts if available, in accordance with Procurement procedures
and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents,
including Purchase Orders for the new replacement vehicles and equipment,
in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $1,600,000.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember Kors, carried
unanimously (5-0-0) on a roll call vote.
E. ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE EAST
PALM CANYON BRIDGE REHABILITATION OVER PALM CANYON WASH,
FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BRLS-5282 (041), CP 12-04:
Assistant City Manager Fuller presented the staff report.
Council discussion ensued.
ACTION:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24326 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND ORDERING
THE FILING OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE EAST
PALM CANYON BRIDGE REHABILITATION OVER PALM CANYON WASH,
FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BRLS-5282 (041), CP 12-04;"
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into Consulting Services Agreements and
a Compliance Monitoring and Funding Agreement with the Center for Natural
Lands Management in the aggregate amount not to exceed $250,000 as
needed to establish a permanent 5.13 acre Casey's June Beetle Preserve
identified b Assessors Parcel Number 510-
over that certain City property d y
210-003, inclusive of authorization to execute a Conservation Easement
Deed, A6140, A6204; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all related documents.
Motion by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Foat, carried
unanimously (5-0-0) on a roll call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT: (Non-Agenda Items)
Daryl Terrell discussed the upcoming election and expressed hope in the future.
CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER REQUESTS AND UPCOMING AGENDA
DEVELOPMENT:
Councilmember Roberts reported on the Holiday Light Parade float.
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ADJOURNMENT:
At 9:44 p.m., the City Council adjourned to the next regular meeting Wednesday,
November 15, 2017, 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,
Kathleen D. Hart, MMC
Interim City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
STATE OFCALIFORNIA )
COUNTYOF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, KATHLEEN D. HART, Interim City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, hereby certify
that the November 1, 2017, MINUTES were approved by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs at a
regular meeting held on December 6, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Kors, Mills, Roberts, Mayor Pro Tern Foat,and Mayor Moon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSAL: None
Kathleen D. Hart, MMC
Interim City Clerk