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FORN`P CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: JULY 26, 2017 LEGISLATIVE
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR FILING
WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING TWO (2) CITY MEASURES AT
THE NOVEMBER 7, 2017, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, A
GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX, AND A CANNABIS
BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND CULTIVATION TAX, AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE IMPARTIAL ANALYSES FOR BOTH
MEASURES; ALTERNATIVE RESOLUTION TO INCORPORATE A
SPECIAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Edward Z. Kotkin, City Attorney
SUMMARY
Staff has proposed two City-sponsored ballot measures for the Council's consideration.
As an administrative matter, and to ensure that information is presented to the City's
voters in a manner consistent with applicable State law, staff also recommends the
adoption of procedures setting priorities for the submission of arguments and rebuttal
arguments to be printed in the sample ballot, and directing the preparation by the City
Attorney of impartial analyses.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR FILING
WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING TWO (2) CITY MEASURES AT THE
NOVEMBER 7, 2017, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, A GENERAL
TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX, AND A CANNABIS BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND
CULTIVATION TAX, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE
IMPARTIAL ANALYSES FOR BOTH MEASURES." (ATTACHMENT A)
OR
ITEM, NO. -�J�
City Council Staff Report
July 26, 2017-- Page 2
Ballot Measure Arguments and Impartial Analysis
Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR FILING
WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING TWO (2) CITY MEASURES AT THE
NOVEMBER 7, 2017, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION,A SPECIAL TRANSACTIONS
AND USE TAX, AND A CANNABIS BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND CULTIVATION TAX,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE IMPARTIAL ANALYSES FOR
BOTH MEASURES." (ATTACHMENT B)
STAFF ANALYSIS:
City staff has prepared two (2) ballot measures regarding tax measures to be placed on
the November 7, 2017, General Municipal Election.
First, alternate versions of a proposed transactions and use tax would call for a general
tax ora special tax benefitting public safety. In either case, the tax would be in the amount
of/2 cent ($0.005) per dollar.
Second, the City would update its existing gross receipts tax of up to fifteen cents ($.015)
per dollar, currently imposed on the City's permitted medical cannabis
cooperatives/collectives. This update would subject all commercial medical cannabis
activity and future adult-use cannabis activity, taking place pursuant to Chapters 5.45 and
5.55 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code respectively, to the same tax with updated
provisions. Cannabis cultivation would be taxed differently, i.e., subject to an annual
cultivation tax of calculated at the rate of$10.00 per square foot of cultivation area.
The Council will be considering placing these proposed tax measures before the City's
voters at its adjourned regular and special meeting on July 26, 2017. Staff requests that
in compliance with the Elections Code, the Council also adopt the proposed resolution
addressing and authorizing written arguments regarding the measures, and directing the
City Attorney impartial analyses to be prepared.
Depending upon which Transactions and Use Tax is preferable to the Council, it should
adopt the corresponding draft resolution.
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City Council Staff Report
July 26, 2017-- Page 3
Ballot Measure Arguments and Impartial Analysis
FISCAL IMPACT:
No additional costs beyond those reflected in the staff reports regarding the ballot
measures will be incurred based upon the Council's adoption of this resolution in
compliawith the Elections Code.
Edward Z. Kotkin, David H. Ready,
City Attorney City Manager
Attachments:
Resolution re Arguments and Impartial Statement Including General TUT
Resolution re Arguments and Impartial Statement Including Special TUT
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
PROCEDURES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS
REGARDING TWO (2) CITY MEASURES AT THE
NOVEMBER 7, 2017, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, A
GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX, AND A
CANNABIS BUSINESSACTIVITY AND CULTIVATION TAX,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE
IMPARTIAL ANALYSES FOR BOTH MEASURES.
WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election is to be held in the City of Palm Springs,
California on November 7, 2017, at which there will be submitted to the voters the
following questions and measures:
To maintain and improve city services such as
increasing firefighters, paramedics and police
officers to improve neighborhood and YES
downtown safety; maintaining rapid 9-1-1
emergency response times; better addressing
homelessness, and increase affordable housing;
enhancing street maintenance; supporting
libraries, parks and recreation, shall the City of NO
Palm Springs establish a one-half cent ($0.005)
sales tax; requiring audits/public oversight, with
all funds used in Palm Springs?
Shall Palm Springs update the existing gross
receipts tax on medical cannabis collectives and
cooperatives to also apply to all medical and YES
adult-use cannabis businesses apart from
cultivation businesses, which will instead be
taxed at the rate of no more than $10 per square
foot, to be used to maintain/improve city services
such as addressing homelessness, increasing NO
affordable housing/public safety; requiring
audits/public oversight, with all funds used in
Palm Springs?
WHEREAS Article 4, Chapter 3, Division 9 of the California Elections Code
provides for the filing of written arguments and rebuttal arguments for City measures
submitted at municipal elections.
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Resolution No.
Page 2
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council authorizes any and all members of the City Council
to file a written argument in Favor OR Against either or both of the City measures,
accompanied by the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the person(s) submitting it, or if
submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization, and the printed
name and signature of at least one of its principal officers, in accordance with Article 4,
Chapter 3, Division 9 of the Elections Code of the State of California, and to change the
argument until and including the date fixed by the City Clerk, after which no arguments
for or against the City measures may be submitted to the City Clerk. No argument shall
exceed 300 words in length.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 9285 of the Elections Code of the State of
California, when the City Clerk has selected the arguments for and against the City
measures which will be printed and distributed to the voters, if any, the City Clerk shall
send copies of the argument in favor of the measure to the authors of the argument
against, and copies of the argument against to the authors in favor. The authors may
prepare and submit rebuttal arguments not exceeding 250 words. The rebuttal arguments
shall be filed with the City Clerk, accompanied by the printed name(s) and signature(s)of
the person(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the
organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers,
not more than 10-days after the final date for filing direct arguments. Each rebuttal
argument shall immediately follow the direct argument which it seeks to rebut.
SECTION 3. Any written argument or rebuttal argument filed with the City Clerk
shall be accompanied by the Statement of the Author Form required by Section 9600 of
the California Elections Code. The City Clerk shall provide such form upon request.
SECTION 4. The City Council directs the City Clerk to transmit a copy of both of
the City measures to the City Attorney. The City Attorney shall prepare an impartial
analysis of each of the City measures, each analysis not to exceed 500 words, showing
the effect of the City measure in question on the existing law and the operation of the
measure. The impartial analysis shall be filed by the date set by the City Clerk for the
filing of primary arguments.
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Resolution No.
Page 3
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall print, or cause to be printed, in the Official
Sample Ballot, the entire text of the arguments for or against both of the City measures,
if any, and the rebuttal arguments, if any, in uniform type, style and spacing.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE PALM SPRINGS CITY
COUNCIL THIS 26th DAY OF JULY, 2017.
DAVID H. READY, CITY MANAGER
ATTEST:
KATHIE HART, INTERIM CITY CLERK
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
PROCEDURES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS
REGARDING TWO (2) CITY MEASURES AT THE
NOVEMBER 7, 2017, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, A
SPECIAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX, AND A
CANNABIS BUSINESSACTIVITY AND CULTIVATION TAX,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE
IMPARTIAL ANALYSES FOR BOTH MEASURES.
WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election is to be held in the City of Palm Springs,
California on November 7, 2017, at which there will be submitted to the voters the
following questions and measures:
To keep Palm Springs safe by adding
firefighters, paramedics, and police officers to
improve neighborhood and downtown safety; YES
maintain rapid 911 emergency response times;
improve response to assault, burglaries/other
crimes, increase neighborhood/downtown
patrols and improve pedestrian safety; shall the
City of Palm Springs establish a % cent ($0.005) NO
sales tax; requiring audits/public oversight, with
all funds used for Palm Springs ublic safety?
Shall Palm Springs update the existing gross
receipts tax on medical cannabis collectives and
cooperatives to also apply to all medical and YES
adult-use cannabis businesses apart from
cultivation businesses, which will instead be
taxed at the rate of no more than $10 per square
foot, to be used to maintain/improve city services
such as addressing homelessness, increasing NO
affordable housing/public safety; requiring
audits/public oversight, with all funds used in
Palm Springs?
WHEREAS Article 4, Chapter 3, Division 9 of the California Elections Code
provides for the filing of written arguments and rebuttal arguments for City measures
submitted at municipal elections.
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Resolution No.
Page 2
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council authorizes any and all members of the City Council
to file a written argument in Favor OR Against either or both of the City measures,
accompanied by the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the person(s) submitting it, or if
submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization, and the printed
name and signature of at least one of its principal officers, in accordance with Article 4,
Chapter 3, Division 9 of the Elections Code of the State of California, and to change the
argument until and including the date fixed by the City Clerk, after which no arguments
for or against the City measures may be submitted to the City Clerk. No argument shall
exceed 300 words in length.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 9285 of the Elections Code of the State of
California, when the City Clerk has selected the arguments for and against the City
measures which will be printed and distributed to the voters, if any, the City Clerk shall
send copies of the argument in favor of the measure to the authors of the argument
against, and copies of the argument against to the authors in favor. The authors may
prepare and submit rebuttal arguments not exceeding 250 words. The rebuttal arguments
shall be filed with the City Clerk, accompanied by the printed name(s) and signature(s) of
the person(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the
organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers,
not more than 10-days after the final date for filing direct arguments. Each rebuttal
argument shall immediately follow the direct argument which it seeks to rebut.
SECTION 3. Any written argument or rebuttal argument filed with the City Clerk
shall be accompanied by the Statement of the Author Form required by Section 9600 of
the California Elections Code. The City Clerk shall provide such form upon request.
SECTION 4. The City Council directs the City Clerk to transmit a copy of both of
the City measures to the City Attorney. The City Attorney shall prepare an impartial
analysis of each of the City measures, each analysis not to exceed 500 words, showing
the effect of the City measure in question on the existing law and the operation of the
measure. The impartial analysis shall be filed by the date set by the City Clerk for the
filing of primary arguments.
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Resolution No.
Page 3
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall print, or cause to be printed, in the Official
Sample Ballot, the entire text of the arguments for or against both of the City measures,
if any, and the rebuttal arguments, if any, in uniform type, style and spacing.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE PALM SPRINGS CITY
COUNCIL THIS 26th DAY OF JULY, 2017.
DAVID H. READY, CITY MANAGER
ATTEST:
KATHIE HART, INTERIM CITY CLERK
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CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2010
Council Chamber
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop 262 led the Pledge.
INVOCATION: Rev. Dr. Amanda Burr, United Methodist Church of Palm Springs, led
the Invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, and Mayor Pro Tern
Hutcheson.
ABSENT: Councilmember Weigel and Mayor Pougnet.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
PRESENTATIONS:
Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Mills provided an update on the Animal
Shelter Groundbreaking ceremony.
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson provided updates on the upcoming World Cup Pentathlon,
the Short Film Fest Opening, the Section 14 Monument Installation, the Fourth of July
event held with POWER baseball, and Christmas in July fundraising event.
Barbara Roberts, Director of Library Services, announced the upcoming Palm Springs
Library Summer Programs.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland stated that at 4:30 p.m., the
meeting was called to order, and the City Council recessed into Closed Session to
discuss Items on the posted Closed Session Agenda. City Attorney Holland reported
that the City Council provided direction to the City Attorney with respect to the Martin v.
City of Palm Springs Litigation and to the Labor Negotiator with respect to Labor
Negotiations with the General Unit and Police Officers Association, no reportable
actions were taken.
ITEM
NO. :—`=
City Council Minutes
July 7, 2010
Page 2
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson stated that staff requests Public Hearing Item 1.C. be continued to
July 21, 2010 and direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing,
Consent Calendar Item 2.M. be withdrawn from the Agenda, and Consent Calendar
Items 2,F. and 2.X be tabled to July 21, 2010.
Councilmember Foat noted her business and property related abstention on Item 2.F.,
and requested Item 2.G. be pulled for the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded
by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, and Mayor Pro Tem
Hutcheson.
NOES: None,
ABSENT: Councilmember Weigel and Mayor Pougnet.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. ADDITION OF A ROOFTOP DECK FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
HILLSIDE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 587 CAMINO
CALIDAD (APPLICANT / APPELLANT THE SCHULTZ FAMILY TRUST)
(CASE 3.2795-SFR):
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated July 7, 2010.
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson opened the public hearing, and the following
speakers addressed the City Council.
STEPHEN SCHULTZ, Applicant, provided background information on the
project and the appeal as outlined in his written materials submitted at the
hearing, including a barrier free opportunity, and indicated the project is
within the definition of harmonious guidelines as set forth by the Planning
Department.
RAY RYANS, provided the City Council information on properties to the
West and to the South, commented on the process with the Architectural
Advisory Committee and the Planning Commission.
PHILIP RUBIN, stated he designed the home and outlined the reasons
and purpose for the design.
FRANCES CHUNG, stated the project is not harmonious with the
neighborhood, and spoke in opposition to the proposed roof tap deck.
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July 7, 2010
Page 3
JOYCE EINER, stated the property is hill side property, stated the roof top
deck is not harmonious with the neighborhood, and spoke in opposition to
the roof top deck.
RAY RYANS, Rebuttal for Stephen Schultz, commented on other roof top
decks in the area, and commented on neighborhood support of the
project.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the process and applicant
change during the process of the roof top deck, and requested staff
address if the new information has been verified by staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson requested staff address the proximity of the
roof top deck, and commented on the neighborhood input, and stated his
support to deny the appeal.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address structure, commented on
the views, stated the location of the deck is situated to least impact the
neighborhood, stated the height of the deck needs to be reduced and
incorporate a design with the deck more toward grade level, and
commented on the limitations with incorporating the deck into a structure
that already has been designed.
Councilmember Foat stated her support by the comments and
recommendations to application to solve the design issue, stated her
support to deny the appeal, but recommended the Applicant redesign with
a lower deck and a different plan.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22746, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DENYING
THE APPEAL BY THE SCHULTZ FAMILY TRUST AND UPHOLDING
THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY A
ROOFTOP DECK FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED HILLSIDE SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENCE TO BE LOCATED AT 587 CAMINO CALIDAD,
CASE NO. 3.2795-SFR" amending the Resolution adding an ending
paragraph 'BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, the City Council will
entertain a redesign for review by the Architectural Advisory Committee
and Staff"Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Hutcheson and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
City Council Minutes
July 7, 2010
Page 4
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, and Mayor Pro
Tern Hutcheson.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Weigel and Mayor Pougnet.
1.13. PLACEMENT OF SIX PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT FEES ON THE
PROPERTY TAX ROLLS:
Terry Tatum, Director of Building and Safety, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated July 7, 2010.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the next steps in the
process, and address if the City Council could proceed with any other
measures to remedy the public nuisance at 1091 South Paseo De Marcia.
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson opened the public hearing, and the following
speakers addressed the City Council.
ARLENE MORSE, commented on the property located at 923 North Callo
Loro and requested a payment plan.
DIANE ROSS, commented on the condition of the property at 1091 South
Paseo De Marcia, and requested the City Council place a lien on the
property.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson requested staff address the possibility of a
payment plan as requested for the property located at 923 North Calle
Loro.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22747, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING
FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 431
WEST AVENIDA CERCA;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22748, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF
PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE
ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 923 NORTH CALLE LORD" amending
Section 2 of the Resolution "That a Special Assessment Lien in the
amount of $1,085.00 is hereby imposed on the property; however, in the
event the property owner within one week of the date of this Resolution
pays the amount due in full or makes payment arrangements acceptable
to the Finance Director that the Special Assessment lien shall not be
imposed;" 3 ) Adopt Resolution No. 22749, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
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July 7, 2010
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING
FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 2168
LAWRENCE STREET;" 4) Adopt Resolution No. 22750, "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND
ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN
LOCATED AT 414 SOUTH MONTE VISTA DRIVE;" 5) Adopt Resolution
No. 22751, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF
PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE
ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 688 SOUTH MOUNTAIN VIEW
DRIVE;" and 6) Adopt Resolution No. 22752, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING
FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 1091
SOUTH PASEO DE MARCIA." Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded
by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, and Mayor Pro
Tern Hutcheson.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Weigel and Mayor Pougnet.
1.C. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PUBLIC HEARING FOR
THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 342 NORTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE TO CADENCE DEVELOPMENT, LLC IN THE
AMOUNT OF $585,000 IN MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1:
Continued the Public Hearing to July 21, 2010 under Acceptance of the
Agenda.
The City Council recessed at 7:20 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:24 p.m.
1.D. PROPOSITION 218 MAJORITY PROTEST HEARING ON THE MATTER
OF INCREASING SEWER SERVICE CHARGES:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated July 7, 2010.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the current fund balance of
the Wastewater Treatment Fund.
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson opened the public hearing, and the following
speakers addressed the City Council.
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July 7, 2010
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DENISE ANDERSON, Palm Springs, commented on the current rates and
the fund balance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the use of the
funds for the purchase of land and easements, and requested the City
Council protect the Wastewater Treatment Plant funds.
TIM RADIGAN-BROPHY, stated the revised proposal is more equitable
toward multi-family units, and requested the City Council protect the
revenue to the Wastewater Treatment Facility and Fund.
VIC GAINER, Palm Springs, commented on recent transfers from the
Wastewater Treatment Plant Fund, and requested the City Council
consider the dissolution of the Desert Water Agency.
JIM FRANKLIN, stated his opposition to the proposed increase in sewer
service charges.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Foat stated her opposition to a tier rate with differences
between single family and multi unit properties, commented on the current
funds available and stated her opposition to the proposed increase.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the definition of multi unit
properties, the setting of priorities and the stated the elimination of odors
need to be addressed with phase one improvements, commented on
favorable prices to complete such work at this time, requested staff
address the timing and funding of improvements, and stated his support
for no rate increase this year; however, stated the project needs to be
completed, and commented on increasing the rates but delaying the
increase for one year.
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson requested staff address the current financial
status and break event of the Waste Water Treatment Funds, the creation
of enterprise account and other protections of the Waste Water Treatment
Funding, stated he is opposed to adopting a rate increase at this time, and
requested staff address stretching the time frame to 10-years to slow the
rate increase.
Councilmember Foat commented on the funding, the pay as you go
approach, stated her support for starting the engineering work on the
project and continued assessment for the rate study, and recommended
the City Council proceed with the initial engineering work for phase one
using current fund balance, and bring back a new rate study and rate
increase next year.
City Council Minutes
July 7, 2010
Page 7
Councilmember Foat stated her support to decline a rate increase at this
time, and recommended staff bring a rate increase for City Council
consideration in one year.
Councilmember Mills commented on the consequences of going forward
with engineering work without a delayed increase, and requested staff
address the usage of all reserves.
Councilmember Foat stated she needed additional information on
increasing rates, and requested staff address how the City Council can
move forward without attaching a rate increase at this time.
Councilmember Mills stated he is not in favor of pushing off the
improvements to the Waste Water Treatment Plant, and requested the
City Council consider amending the rate increase or delaying the rate
increase, and urged the City Council to support an amended or delayed
rate increase.
ACTION: 1) Not approve a rate increase at this time; and 2) Direct staff to
return this Item in one year. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson and carried 2-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat and Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson.
NOES: Councilmember Mills.
ABSENT: Councilmember Weigel and Mayor Pougnet.
I.E. PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERM FOR
PORTABLE "OPEN" SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated July 7, 2010.
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson opened the public hearing, and no speakers
coming forward the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: 1) Waive the reading of the full text of the Ordinance, and
introduce by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No.
1778, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1744
(RELATING TO PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE SECTION
93.20.09.B.5, PORTABLE OPEN SIGNS) BY EXTENDING THE
PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1744 TO OCTOBER 3, 2012."
Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat and
unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
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July 7, 2010
Page 8
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, and Mayor Pro
Tern Hutcheson.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Weigel and Mayor Pougnet.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
JASON DEAN-HECKMAN, commented on the conditions at Baristo Park, and
requested safety improvements.
LEONARD BEENE, commented on Item 2.D. and increasing the security at Sunrise
Park with Maxwell Security as well.
SID CRAIG, commented on Item 2.G., and requested the City Council support the
Human Rights Commission recommendation.
MARCEL HONORE, Desert Sun, announced the new reporter responsible for coverage
in Palm Springs.
BOB ELSNER, stated he has accepted the position as interim CEO for the Chamber of
Commerce.
WILLIE JAMES HOLLAND, SR., commented on code violations on his property and the
conditions in the Desert Highland neighborhood.
JOHN TYMON, commented on nuisance abatement fees.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Foat commented on the lack of Basketball courts at Bristo Park, and
requested staff review the ingress/egress at Baristo Park.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.H., 2.1., 2.J., 2.K., 21.,
2.N., 2.0., 2.P., 2.Q., 2.R., 2.S., 2.T., 2.U., 2.V., 2.W., and 2.X. Motion
Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanimously
carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, and Mayor Pro Tern
Hutcheson.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Weigel and Mayor Pougnet.
City Council Minutes
July 7, 2010
Page 9
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Receive and file Report on the Posting of the July 7, 2010, City
Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of June 16, 2010, and June
21, 2010. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22753, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1042524 THROUGH 1042694 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $623,449.96, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 22754, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 6-12-10 BY
WARRANTS NUMBERED 415815 THROUGH 415865 TOTALING
$158,449.41, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1042695 THROUGH
1042715 TOTALING $143,222.80, FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR
$69,765.84, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,067,233.54,
IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,438,671.59, DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22755, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1042716 THROUGH 1042818 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $893,512.96, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" and 4)
Adopt Resolution No. 22756, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED
1042819 THROUGH 1042968 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$3,756,531.08, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Approved as part of
the Consent Calendar.
2.D. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5630 WITH MAXWELL
SECURITY TO EXTEND UNARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES AT
THE SKATE PARK:
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A5630 with
Maxwell Security extending the unarmed security guard services at the
Skate Park through February 1, 2012, with two one-year optional
renewals; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A5630. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1777:
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1777, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.04.010
RELATING TO MEETING TIMES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.H. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A3909 WITH HIGH LINE
CORPORATION TO UPGRADE EXISTING HUMAN RESOURCES,
PAYROLL, AND TIME AND ATTENDANCE SOFTWARE SYSTEM:
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A3909 with
High Line Corporation for the ePersonality upgrade in the amount of
$48,445; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A3909. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1. APPLICATION FOR NATURE EDUCATION FACILITY PROGRAM
FUNDS (SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY,
FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT
OF 2006):
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22757, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR NATURE EDUCATION FACILITY
PROGRAM FUNDS (SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND
SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION
BOND ACT OF 2006)." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.J. ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FROM THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY ANTI-
TERRORISM APPROVAL AUTHORITY (ATTA) TO FUND THE
PURCHASE OF TEN MOBILE RADIOS FOR THE EASTERN
RIVERSIDE COUNTY INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATION AGENCY
(ERICA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000:
ACTION: 1) Approve the acceptance of $60,000 in grant funding from the
Riverside County Anti-Terrorism Approval Authority (ATTA) to fund the
purchase of ten mobile radios for the Eastern Riverside County
Interoperable Communication Agency (ERICA) to be used by the police
department; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A5994. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.K. PURCHASE OF CITATION ISSUING EQUIPMENT FROM
CROSSROADS COLLISION REPORTING SOFTWARE AND
INTERFACE WITH EXISTING CYRUN REPORT MANAGEMENT
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SYSTEM FUNDED THROUGH A TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (AL1021):
ACTION: 1) Waive the competitive requirements of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code pursuant to Section 7.07.020 and award a single source
purchase of six Motorola MC75A citation issuing handheld devices and
attachments, Crossroads Software applications, end user training,
interface with our current CYRUN RMS and the County of Riverside
Traffic Court, two years of maintenance and support from Crossroads
Software in the amount of $64,160.47; 2) Approve the purchase and
installation and interface between Crossroads Software and our current
RMS, and two years of maintenance and support from CYRUN in the
amount of $17,000; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A5995. A5359. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.L. FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR EQUIPMENT:
ACTION: Authorize issuance of purchase orders for the as-needed
purchase of Caterpillar repair parts from Johnson Power Systems in an
amount not to exceed $100,000 and carpet maintenance services from
DFS Flooring in the amount of $61,488. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.N. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF MAY 31, 2010:
ACTION: Receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report as of May
31, 2010. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.0. AMENDMENT 4 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4821 WITH SIGNATURE
FLIGHT SUPPORT, INC., FOR FIXED BASE OPERATOR SERVICES:
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment 4 to Agreement No. A4821 with
Signature Flight Support, Inc., for fixed Base operator services effective
September 1, 2010; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A4821. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.P. OPERATING AND LEASE AGREEMENT FOR TWO HANGAR
RENTALS WITH SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT, INC., FOR A TWO
YEAR PERIOD WITH ONE ONE-YEAR OPTION AT A RATE OF $9,400
PER MONTH:
ACTION: 1) Approve an operation and lease agreement with Signature
Flight Support, Inc., for two hangar rentals for a two year period with one
one-year option at a rate of $9,400 per month; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5996. Approved as part
of the Consent Calendar.
2.Q. PURCHASE OF 17,600 GALLONS OF PAVEMENT SEALANT
CONCENTRATE FOR THE AIRPORT'S PAVEMENT SURFACES FROM
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GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF
$118,668.00:
ACTION: 1) Approve the purchase of 17,600 gallons of sealant
concentrate, from Granite Construction Company in the amount of
$118,668.00 (Bid No. 10-08); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.R. NON-EXCLUSIVE AIRLINE CATERING CONCESSION AND SPACE
AGREEMENT WITH SKY CHEFS INC:
ACTION: 1) Approve a three-year Non-Exclusive Airline Catering
Concession and Space Agreement with Sky Chefs, Inc. with two one-year
options at a monthly rental rate of $559.00 for an airside catering vehicle
parking space and 12.25% portage fee of gross revenue from in-flight
catering services; and 2) Authorize the City Manger to execute all
necessary documents. A5997. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.S. NON-EXCLUSIVE OPERATING AND LEASE AGREEMENT FOR
FACILITY RENTAL WITH LEGEND AIRE, INC:
ACTION: 1) Approve a Non-Exclusive Operating and Lease Agreement
for Facility Rental with Legend Aire, Inc. from September 1, 2010, through
August 31, 2011, with two one-year options at a monthly rental rate of
$1,500; and 2) Authorize City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A5998. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.T. DESIGNATION OF A VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 15-17, 2010:
ACTION: Appoint Councilmember Foat as the Voting Delegate and Mayor
Pro Tern Hutcheson as the Alternate Voting Delegate for the 2010 League
of California Cities Annual Conference in San Diego, California,
September 15-17, 2010. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.U. ADOPTION OF APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22758, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE
30, 2011." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.V. ANNUAL RESERVATION OF UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCES:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22759, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE RESERVATION OF UNAPPROPRIATED FUND
BALANCES IN VARIOUS CITY OPERATING AND CAPITAL PROJECTS
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FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2010." Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.W. ANIMAL CARE FACILITY UTILITY PAYMENTS AND CONTRACTOR
INCENTIVES:
ACTION: 1) Authorize the City Manager to approve payments to various
public utilities for the Animal Care Facility in an aggregate amount up to
$110,000; 2) Approve a contractor incentive for 50% of any savings on
Special Testing and Inspection for the Animal Care Facility, savings shall
be determined based on a budget amount of $110,000 for Special Testing
& Inspection; 3) Approve a contractor incentive for early completion, $225
per day that Substantial Completion occurs prior to August 6, 2011; and 4)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5976.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.F. PALM SPRINGS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID), TAKING NO
ACTION ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 ASSESSMENTS, AND
AUTHORIZING VOLUNTARY PAYMENTS TO THE BID FOR FISCAL YEAR
2010-11:
Tabled to July 21, 2010 under Acceptance of the Agenda.
2.G. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REQUEST FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO
SUPPORT CALIFORNIA AB 2706 (LOWENTHAL) AMENDING THE CAL.
CIVIL CODE TO DEEM VIOLENCE AGAINST HOMELESS PEOPLE OR
THEIR PROPERTY AS A HATE CRIME FOR CIVIL LITIGATION:
Councilmember Foat commended the Human Rights Commission for bringing
this Item forward, and requested the Human Rights Commission develop an
educational component and training for use at Roy's Desert Resource Center.
ACTION: Receive and file. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by
Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, and Mayor Pro Tern
Hutcheson.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Weigel and Mayor Pougnet.
2.M. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5924 WITH ESCALANTE
ARCHITECTS ADDING CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
WELWOOD MURRAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY:
Tabled to July 21, 2010 under Acceptance of the Agenda.
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2.X. APPROVE THE THIRD PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF A MEDICAL
CANNABIS COLLECTIVE/COOPERATIVE TO ORGANIC SOLUTIONS OF
THE DESERT AT 560 WILLIAMS ROAD (CASE NO. MC 09-002):
Tabled to July 21, 2010 under Acceptance of the Agenda.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO CLAIMS FOR RECOVERY
OF TAXES:
City Attorney Holland provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated July 7, 2010.
ACTION: 1) Waive the reading of the full text of the Ordinance, and
introduce by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No.
1779, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTIONS 3.16.011, 3.16.012, AND 3.16.013
TO, AMENDING SUBSECTION (8) OF SECTION 3.24.020 OF, AND
REPEALING SECTIONS 3.24.130 AND 3.32.216 OF, THE PALMS
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO CLAIMS FOR RECOVERY
OF TAXES." Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tern Hutcheson and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, and Mayor Pro
Tern Hutcheson.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Weigel and Mayor Pougnet.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING SITE PLAN FOR THE SCULPTURE
"RED ECHO" ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AT THE SPRINGS SHOPPING
CENTER LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF GENE AUTRY
TRAIL AND RAMON ROAD:
Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated July 7, 2010.
ACTION: 1) Approve the site plan for the sculpture "Red Echo" at the
Springs Shopping Center; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute
all necessary documents. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, and Mayor Pro
Tern Hutcheson.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Weigel and Mayor Pougnet.
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4.13. MUSEUM MARKET PLAZA SPECIFIC PLAN MONTHLY UPDATE:
Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided a verbal report on the
status of the Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan.
No action taken.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. PURCHASE THE SCULPTURE ENTITLED "MONSIEUR POMPADOUR"
IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,500 FROM ARTISTS KAREN AND TONY
BARONE FOR PLACEMENT AT THE CITY'S NEW ANIMAL CARE
FACILITY LOCATED AT 4575 EAST MESQUITE AVENUE:
Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated July 7, 2010.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with
respect to the public art: maintenance requirements and maintenance
costs, placement on the Animal Shelter site and the need for other site
improvements for the piece.
ACTION: 1) Approve the purchase of the sculpture "Monsieur
Pompadour" for placement at 4575 East Mesquite Avenue; 2) Approve an
Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Public Artwork with Karen and Tony
Barone in the amount of$12,500 in a form acceptable to the City Attorney;
and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
A5999. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Hutcheson and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, and Mayor Pro
Tern Hutcheson.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Weigel and Mayor Pougnet.
S.B. APPOINTMENT OF VARIOUS COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD
MEMBERS AS PART OF THE 2010 ANNUAL RECRUITMENT
PROCESS:
City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the
Staff Memorandum dated July 7, 2010.
ACTION: Parks and Recreation Commission 1) Reappoint Clifford Reed
and Steven Sims to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the term
ending June 30, 2013; and 2) Appoint Cheryl Houk to the Parks and
Recreation Commission for the term ending June 30, 2013. Public Arts
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Commission 1) Reappoint Amy Sand to the Public Arts Commission for
the term ending June 30, 2013; and 2) Appoint Timothy Brown to the
Public Arts Commission for the term ending June 30, 2013. Sustainability
Commission 1) Appoint Kerry Hendrix, Brian Lofman, John Stiles, and
Michael Harris to the Sustainability Commission for the term ending June
30, 2013; and 2) Continue to accept applications for the Sustainability
Commission to fill the remaining three vacancies. Motion
Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills and
unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, and Mayor Pro
Tern Hutcheson.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Weigel and Mayor Pougnet.
5.C. NOTICE OF INTENT TO SUBMIT A STATE HAZARD MITIGATION
GRANT REGARDING THE COACHELLA VALLEY EARLY WARNING
SYSTEM:
City Manager Ready and Blake Goetz, Fire Chief, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated July 7, 2010.
ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to submit a Notice of Intent for a
State Hazard Mitigation Grant for the Coachella Valley Early Warning
System. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember
Mills and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, and Mayor Pro
Tem Hutcheson.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Weigel and Mayor Pougnet.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Foat request staff prepare a resolution for City Council consideration in
support AB 2706.
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson commented on the effects of extreme heat on animals.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 9:13 p.m. to a Regular Meeting,
Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by a
Closed Session at 4:00 P.M., Small Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz
Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
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APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
28t" DAY OF JULY, 2010.
STEPHEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK