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MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2016
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Moon called the meeting to order at 6:11 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Moon led the Pledge.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember
Roberts, and Mayor Moon.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Mills (excused).
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
PRESENTATIONS:
City Manager Ready provided an update on events for fallen Palm Springs Police
Officers Lesley Zerebny and Gil Vega, the City programs for Homeless, and the Old Las
Palmas Neighborhood Organization donation for the Festival of Lights Parade.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m., and City Attorney Holland requested the
City Council consider adding one item to the Closed Session Agenda, pursuant to Cal.
Gov. Code Section 54956.9(a) Existing Litigation titled City of Palm Springs v. Miggy's
Cantina et at, Case No. PSC 1600359, Riverside County Superior Court, Palm Springs
Division, and stated he has received information regarding the case after the posting of
the Agenda, and there is an immediate need to hear and/or take action.
ACTION: 1) Find the matter came to the attention of the City after the posting of the
agenda and there is an immediate need to hear and/or take action; and 2) Add to the
Closed Session Agenda, pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Section 54956.9(a) one case of
existing litigation City of Palm Springs v. Miggy's Cantina et al., Case No. PSC
1600359, Riverside County Superior Court, Palm Springs Division. Motion
Councilmember Kors, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, and carried (4-0-1)
noting the absence of Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
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The City Council recessed into Closed Session to discuss Items on the posted Closed
Session Agenda. City Attorney Holland reported the City Council provided direction to
City Staff and the City Attorney, otherwise no reportable actions were taken.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Roberts requested Items 1.13 and 1.D. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Kors requested Item I.A. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion.
Mayor Moon stated he would be voting no on Consent Calendar Item 1.D.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Roberts,
seconded by Councilmember Kors, and carried 4-0-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember Roberts, and
Mayor Moon.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: (Non-Public Hearing Agenda Items ONLY)
BILL MEYERS, Palm Desert, commented on Item 1.D. and thanked the City Council for
the safety regulations for TNC drivers.
JARRYL DAVIS, Los Angeles, commented on Item 1.D. and stated UBER would not
apply for a permit due to the alcohol and drug testing.
ROBERT FINDLEY, Palm Springs, commented on Item I.D. and stated his support for
the TNC ordinance, and Item 4.A., the Council Chamber upgrade project.
DAVID PAQUETTE, Palm Springs, commented on Item I .D. and in opposition to the
alcohol and drug regulations for TNC drivers.
KIRK SAFFORD, San Francisco, commented on Item 1.D. and in opposition to the
alcohol and drug regulations for TNC drivers.
HARRY HAMPTON, Palm Springs, commented on Item I.D. and in opposition to the
alcohol and drug regulations for TNC drivers.
PATRICIA BRESLIN, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.K. in support of the
emergency response grant.
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MARLA MALASPINA, Palm Springs, commented on Item 5.A. in support of the creation
of ad hoc committee to review the Joint Powers Agreement.
STEPHEN ROSE, Palm Springs, commented on Item 5.A. in support of the creation of
ad hoc committee to review the Joint Powers Agreement.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 1.C., 1.E., 1.F., 1.G., 1.H., 1.1., 1.J., and I.K. Motion
Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Foat and carried
4-0-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember
Roberts, and Mayor Moon.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
I.C. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1903
ESTABLISHING THE PALM SPRINGS SMALL HOTEL TOURISM
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT:
ACTION: Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety
and adopt Ordinance No. 1903, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.83 TO THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING THE PALM SPRINGS
SMALL HOTEL TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
1.E. PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUAL
REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16:
ACTION: Receive and file the Palm Springs Board of Library Trustees
Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2015-16. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
1.F. PALM SPRINGS INNOVATION HUB AND ACCELERATOR CAMPUS
QUARTERLY REPORT:
ACTION: Receive and file the first quarterly report from the Coachella
Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP) for the Palm Springs Innovation Hub
(iHub) for the period of July 1 to September 30, 2016. Approved as part
of the Consent Calendar.
1.G. RATIFY AND APPOINT THE NOMINATION OF THE CITY OF
CATHEDRAL CITY TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT COMMISSION FOR THE TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2018:
ACTION: Appoint Mitchell Spike, as the City of Cathedral City
representative, to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for
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the term ending June 30, 2018. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
1.H. APPOINT TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE AD HOC
SUBCOMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT PROCESS:
ACTION: Appoint Mayor Pro Tern Mills and Mayor Moon to an ad hoc City
Council Subcommittee for the review of the Planned Development District
process with a sunset date of June 30, 2017. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
1.1. PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF OUTFITTING EQUIPMENT FOR
11 NEW POLICE PATROL VEHICLES:
ACTION: 1) In accordance with Palm Springs Municipal Code Section
7.05.040 "Brand Name Specifications", authorize the City Manager to
utilize sole-source bidding with Federal Signal in the acquisition of light
bars and sirens for standardization of the Police Department vehicles; 2)
Award the outfitting of Police Department vehicles on an as-needed basis
at fixed unit prices of $13,413.65 for Patrol Utility Vehicles, $7,075.10 for
Admin/Undercover Vehicles, $8,315.08 for Patrol Admin Utility Vehicles,
and $15,236.18 for K-9 Vehicles with fixed pricing valid through June 30,
2018, with two (2) additional one-year extensions through June 30, 2020,
with fixed pricing subject to an annual CPI adjustment; 3) Authorize a
Purchase Order in the amount of $28,147.24 to Federal Signal
Corporation for purchase of outfitting equipment (light and sirens) for 11
new Police Department Patrol Utility Vehicles; 4) Authorize a Purchase
Order in the amount of $147,550.15 with West Coast Lights & Sirens, Inc.
for outfitting of 11 new Police Department Patrol Vehicles at a fixed price
of $13,413.65 each; and 5) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
1.J. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24128, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1088146 THROUGH 1088259 TOTALING $2,305,622.88,
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24129, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL
WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 10-08-2016 BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 419693 THROUGH 419704 TOTALING $23,279.89,
LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1088260 THROUGH 1088278
TOTALING $84,533.63, FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $66,940.91, AND
THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,416,317.82 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1 ,591,072.25, DRAWN ON BANK OF
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AMERICA;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 24130, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1088279 THROUGH 1088288 TOTALING $152,802.72,
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 4) Adopt Resolution No. 24131 , "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1088289 THROUGH 1088459
TOTALING $1,591 ,141.87, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 5) Adopt
Resolution No. 24132, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 10-22-2016 BY
WARRANTS NUMBERED 419705 THROUGH 419716 TOTALING
$20,212.96, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1088460 THROUGH
1088479 TOTALING $85,651.06, FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR
$58,361.16, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,372,791 .61
IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1 ,537,016.79, DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA;" and 6) Adopt Resolution No. 24133, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1088480 THROUGH 1088566 OF $1,879,409.66, DRAWN
ON BANK OF AMERICA." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
1.K. ACCEPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY
PROGRAM GRANT FROM FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AGENCY VIA THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF
EMERGENCY SERVICES AND THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$7,067:
ACTION: 1) Accept a grant from the California Governor's Office of
Emergency Services through the Riverside County Office of Emergency
Services in the amount of $7,067; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.A APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of November 2,
2016, Regular Meeting Minutes of November 2, 2016, and Regular Meeting
Minutes of October 19, 2016. Motion Councilmember Kors, seconded by
Councilmember Foat, and unanimously carried 4-0-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember
Roberts, and Mayor Moon.
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NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
1.B. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE
MONTH OF OCTOBER 2016:
Councilmember Roberts commented on contracts for the Downtown restroom
program.
ACTION: Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and
Purchase Orders for the period of October 1 through October 31 , 2016. Motion
Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, and carried
4-0-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember
Roberts, and Mayor Moon.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
1.D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1906 RELATING
TO PERMITTING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES TO OPERATE
AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the requirements for the TNC
drivers and the public safety requirements.
ACTION: Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and adopt
Ordinance No. 1906, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 16.02.015(B) OF, AND ADDING
CHAPTER 16.37 TO, THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
PERMITTING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES TO OPERATE AT
THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT." Motion Councilmember
Foat, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, and carried 3.1-1 on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, and
Councilmember Roberts.
NOES: Mayor Moon.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCES ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2016
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (TITLE 24) INCLUDING
THE 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, THE 2016 CALIFORNIA
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BUILDING CODE, THE 2016 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE
2016 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE 2016 CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2016 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
THE 2016 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, THE
2016 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE 2016 CALIFORNIA EXISTING
BUILDING CODE, THE 2016 CALIFORNIA HISTORIC BUILDING
CODE; ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE; ADOPTING THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS BUILDING ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND ADOPTING THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE:
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided
background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated
November 16, 2016.
Mayor Moon opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward
the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: 1) Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety
and adopt Ordinance No. 1904, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING ARTICLE
I OF CHAPTER 8.04 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE,
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS,
AMENDMENTS AND DELETIONS THE 2016 CALIFORNIA BUILDING
CODE INCLUDING APPENDICES C, I, AND J, THE 2016 CALIFORNIA
RESIDENTIAL CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX H, THE 2016
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2016 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING
CODE INCLUDING APPENDICES A, B, D, G, I AND K, THE 2012
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE INCLUDING ALL
APPENDICES, THE 2016 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE,
THE 2016 CALIFORNIA HISTORIC BUILDING CODE INCLUDING
APPENDIX A, THE 2016 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES, THE 2016 CALIFORNIA ENERGY
CODE INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES, AND THE 2016 GREEN
BUILDING STANDARDS CODE INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES AND
AMENDING AND RESTATING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 8.04 OF THE
PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS BUILDING ADMINISTRATIVE CODE;" 2) Waive the second
reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and adopt Ordinance No. 1905,
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING AND RESTATING ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER 8.04 OF THE
PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE,
TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS, AMENDMENTS AND
DELETIONS, THE 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE INCLUDING
APPENDIX CHAPTER 4 AND APPENDICES B, F, I, N, P AND Q, AND
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE;"
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and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 24134, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, FINDING
THAT CERTAIN LOCAL CONDITIONS REQUIRE AMENDMENTS,
ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
2016 EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE 2016 EDITION,
AND THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE 2016 EDITION, AND THE
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 2016 EDITION." Motion Councilmember
Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Foat and carried 4-0-1 on a
roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember
Roberts, and Mayor Moon.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
2.B. MODERN DEVELOPMENT LLC FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM)
37039 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EIGHT (8) UNIT
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 155 WEST SAN RAFAEL
DRIVE AND CEQA DETERMINATION:
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the Staff Report dated November 16, 2016.
Councilmember Roberts requested Staff clarification on solar
requirements.
Councilmember Kors questioned the principles of the LLC.
Mayor Moon opened the public hearing, and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
APPLICANT, provided background information on the development and
requested the City Council approve the Tentative Tract Map.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following: solar
installation and the price point.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 24135, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 37039 CREATING ONE (1) LOT
EQUALING 53,200-SQUARE FEET FOR THE PURPOSE OF AN EIGHT
(8) UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT CONSISTING OF FOUR (4)
ATTACHED CONDOMINIUM UNITS IN TWO (2) BUILDINGS ON
COMMON GROUND AND APPROVING A DETERMINATION THAT THE
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ACTION IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) ON PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 155 WEST SAN RAFAEL ROAD, ZONE R-2, SECTION 4." Motion
Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Kors, and
carried 4-0-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember
Roberts, and Mayor Moon.
NOES: None,
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
2.C. SUNIA INVESTMENTS LLC FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM)
37143 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 24 UNIT CONDOMINIUM
PROJECT LOCATED AT 305 WEST SAN RAFAEL ROAD AND CEQA
DETERMINATION:
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the Staff Report dated November 16, 2016.
Councilmember Roberts questioned the designer of the project and
requirements for solar ready.
Councilmember Kors questioned if the project was walled and gated.
Councilmember Foat questioned the public pool and amenities.
Mayor Moon opened the public hearing, and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
LANCE O'DONNELL, Applicant, commented on the security and wind
conditions in the area of the project, stated the wall is to restrain blowing
sand, provided background information on the design, the walls and gates,
and requested the City Council approve the project.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following: the public
pedestrian access with the gates, the pool amenity, the solar plan, and the
price point.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 24136, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 37143 CREATING ONE (1) LOT
EQUALING 4.05-ACRES FOR THE PURPOSE OF A 24 UNIT
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT CONSISTING OF FOUR (4) ATTACHED
CONDOMINIUM UNITS IN SIX (6) BUILDINGS ON COMMON GROUND,
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AND APPROVING A DETERMINATION THAT THE ACTION IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) ON PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 305 WEST SAN RAFAEL ROAD, ZONE R-2, SECTION 4, APN 504-
103-001,-106," amending the conditions to provide the pedestrian gates
remain unlocked. Motion Councilmember Roberts, seconded by
Councilmember Kors, and carried 4-0.1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember
Roberts, and Mayor Moon.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Mills.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E)
AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
AUDIOVISUAL SYSTEM UPGRADE (CP 15-06):
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided
background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated
November 16, 2016.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following: the
system in use at Riverside County Board Room, the enhanced services to
the public, the funding source and restrictions, the design and color of the
City Council dais, the enhancements to the broadcast studio.
ACTION: 1) Approve the plans, specifications, and estimate; and
2) Authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for the City Council Chamber
Audio/Visual System Upgrade (CP 15-06). Motion Councilmember
Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Kors, and carried 4-0-1 on a
roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember
Roberts, and Mayor Moon.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPOINT TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE AD HOC
SUBCOMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
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GOVERNING THE GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION AND
VISITOR'S BUREAU:
The City Council discussed setting a meeting with the Executive Director
at the CVB, and the purpose of the ad hoc subcommittee.
ACTION: Appoint Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Kors to an ad
hoc City Council Subcommittee to review the Greater Palm Springs
Convention and Visitor's Bureau's Joint Powers Agreement with a sunset
date of June 30, 2017. Motion Councilmember Roberts, seconded by
Councilmember Foat and carried 4-0-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember
Roberts, and Mayor Moon.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Mills.
PUBLIC COMMENT: (Non-Agenda Items)
BILL MEYERS, Palm Desert, commented on the recent election and protection of rights.
MICHAEL HARRINGTON, commented on recent rallies and the protection of rights.
RICHARD MOYSE, Palm Springs, commented on the services of the CVB and how the
cities work with the CVB.
McARVIE CRAWFORD, Palm Springs, commented on the Myralon project and
suggesteded the City request the development meeting with the Desert Highland
Neighborhood Organization.
UPCOMING AGENDA DEVELOPMENT:
Special Meeting for Vacation Rentals on November 30, 2016.
Joint Meeting with the City Council and Ethics, Transparency, and Government Reform
Task Force on December 14, 2016.
Study Session on January 11, 2017, for the Downtown Park.
Joint Meeting with the City Council and Planning Commission in February.
Request the Cannabis Ordinance be on the December 7, 2016, City Council Agenda.
Discussed the scheduling of a hearing on the Sign Ordinance.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Roberts provided an update on the Vacation Rental Subcommittee and
the Fundraising Subcommittee.
Councilmember Foat requested Staff send a letter to the Hilton Cathedral City regarding
the use of Palm Springs "brand," requested Staff review the new entry signs, and
requested the City Attorney address the formation of the City Council ad hoc
subcommittee for the PDD process.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8:20 p.m. to an Adjourned Regular
Meeting, Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City
Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
The next regular City Council meeting will be Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 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.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
4T" DAY OF JANUARY, 2017.
ROBERT OON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN D. HART, MMC
INTERIM CITY CLERK