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MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2016
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Moon called the meeting to order at 6:11 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Girl Scout Troop 111, led the Pledge.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember
Roberts, and Mayor Moon.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills (excused).
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
PRESENTATIONS: None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The meeting was called to order at 4:35 p.m. and the following speakers addressed the
City Council regarding Items on the Closed Session Agenda.
ANDY GIBBS, Palm Springs, commented on the acquisition of the flood control
easement on the Closed Session Agenda.
JANE GARRISON, Palm Springs, commented on the acquisition of the flood control
easement on the Closed Session Agenda.
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 Item 1.G. be removed from the Consent Calendar
for separate discussion.
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Councilmember Kors requested Item 1.E. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion.
Councilmember Foat requested Items 1.A. and I.G. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded
by Councilmember Roberts and unanimously carried 4-0 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)
RICHARD NOBLE, Palm Springs, requested the new Downtown street be named Albert
Einstein Drive.
CHUCK STEINMAN, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.E. and requested the City
delay the purchase of the flood control easement.
MARK ENDRICK, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.E. and opposed to the purchase
of the flood control easement.
WILLIAM DOWNES, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.E. and opposed to the
purchase of the flood control easement.
GEORGE GUST, commented on Item 1.E. and opposed to the purchase of the flood
control easement.
STEVE WILCOX, Palm Springs, commented on Item I.E. and opposed to the purchase
of the flood control easement.
JANE GARRISON, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.E. and opposed to the
purchase of the flood control easement.
CHRIS GREGORY, commented on Item 1.1. and the proposed services agreement
regarding trails.
KIRK SAFFORD, San Francisco, commented on Item 3.6. and requested the City
Council delete the drug testing requirement in the proposed ordinance.
DR. MARSHALL ZABLEN, commented on Item 3.B. and commented on the drug and
alcohol testing regulations in the proposed regulations.
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EVA BEHREND, Los Angeles, commented on Item 3.B. and requested the City Council
delete the drug testing requirement in the proposed ordinance.
LORETTA TELFORD, commented on Item 3.B. and requested the City Council support
the drug testing requirement in the proposed ordinance.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 1.B., 1.C., 1 .D., 1.F., 1.1-1., and 1 .1. Motion
Councilmember Kors, seconded by Councilmember Roberts and
unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember
Roberts, and Mayor Moon.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
I.B. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2016:
ACTION: Receive and File the Treasurer's Investment Report as of
September 30, 2016. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
1.C. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF GOVERNING BODY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING PERSONNEL TO ACT AS THE AGENT
FOR THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE FROM THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY:
ACTION: 1) Approve the "Governing Body Resolution" to designate the
City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Fire Chief as signatory
authority for federal financial assistance provided by the Department of
Homeland Security; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to certify and transmit to
the Riverside County Department of Emergency Management. Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar.
I.D. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF GENO SEXTON FROM THE
PERSONNEL BOARD:
ACTION: 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Geno Sexton from the
Personnel Board; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy
for the term ending June 30, 2017. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
I.F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of October 27, 2016,
September 21, 2016, and September 7, 2016. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
1.H. APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION
OF GOVERNMENTS (CVAG) REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR
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INCREASED FUNDING COMMITMENTS AND EXTENSION OF TIME
TRIGGERS ASSOCIATED WITH VARIOUS PROJECTS:
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A6174,
Reimbursement Agreement with the Coachella Valley Association of
Governments, extending time triggers and increased funding
commitments for the Vista Chino Low Water Crossing Bridge project at the
Whitewater River, City Project No. 10-10, Federal-aid Project No. NBIL
(513); 2) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A5748,
Reimbursement Agreement with the Coachella Valley Association of
Governments, extending the time triggers to facilitate the widening of the
Ramon Road and Bridge over the Whitewater River Channel, City Project
No. 08-25, Federal-aid Project No. BHLS 5282 (040); 3) Approve
Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. A4394, Reimbursement Agreement
with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments, extending the time
triggers to facilitate the replacement and widening of the Indian Canyon
Drive over Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR), City Project No. 01-11,
Federal-Aid Project No. BRLO 5282 (017); and 4) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6174. A5748. A4394.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
1.1. APPROVE A SERVICES AND WORK AGREEMENT WITH THE
FRIENDS OF PALM SPRINGS MOUNTAINS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$238,000:
ACTION: 1) Approve the Friends of Palm Springs Mountains Services and
Work Agreement in the amount of $238,000; an 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute the necessary documents. A6935. Approved as part
of the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.A. APPROVE THE STREET NAME OF DESERT INN DRIVE FOR THE STREET
SEGMENT PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED AS "MAIN STREET" IN THE
DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS PROJECT:
The City Council discussed the naming of the new Downtown street.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE STREET NAME
OF 'DESERT INN DRIVE' FOR THE NEW STREET SEGMENT PREVIOUSLY
IDENTIFIED AS 'MAIN STREET' IN THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS
PROJECT LOCATED IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF AND PARALLEL WITH
TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY BETWEEN MUSEUM DRIVE AND NORTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE." Motion Councilmember Roberts, seconded by
Councilmember Kors and failed 2-2 on a roll call vote.
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AYES: Councilmember Kors, and Councilmember Roberts.
NOES: Councilmember Foat, and Mayor Moon.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Mills.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 24125, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
STREET NAME OF 'MUSEUM WAY' FOR THE NEW STREET SEGMENT
PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED AS 'MAIN STREET' IN THE DOWNTOWN PALM
SPRINGS PROJECT LOCATED IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF AND PARALLEL
WITH TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY BETWEEN MUSEUM DRIVE AND NORTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE," amending the title and the text of the resolution to the
street name of Museum Way. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by
Mayor Moon and carried 3-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, and Mayor Moon,
NOES: Councilmember Roberts.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
City Manager Ready has a property related conflict of interest with respect to Item 1 .E.,
did not participate in the preparation of the Staff Report or the placement on the
Agenda, and left Council Chamber.
I .E. APPROVAL OF A RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION AGREEMENT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $250,000 FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE LOW
WATER CROSSING BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AT ARENAS CANYON SOUTH
(CP 06-18) FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BR-NBIL (502):
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background
information as outlined in the Staff Report dated November 2, 2016.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following: the date the
ROW needs to be acquired to qualify for the Federal funding, the need for the
drainage and protection of the community from potential flood, the EIR for the
City project in 2012, any ramifications for delay until February 2017.
ACTION: 1) Table the item; and 2) Direct Staff to bring back on February 1, 2017
on the consent calendar. Motion Councilmember Kors, seconded by
Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember
Roberts, and Mayor Moon.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
City Manager Ready returned to Council Chamber.
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1.G. AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $228,719.10 WITH
HARRIS & ASSOCIATES TO PERFORM A COMPREHENSIVE FACILITIES
CONDITION ASSESSMENT OF ALL CITY BUILDINGS (CP 16-04):
The City Council discussed potential results from the Study and the next steps,
the rating process, the inclusion of the Plaza Theatre, and the timeline to receive
the final report.
ACTION: 1) Authorize a Purchase Order in the amount of $228,719.10 with the
City's "on-call" agreement with Harris & Associates, pursuant to Agreement No.
A6444, for an Evaluation of All City Facilities (CP 16-04); and 2) Authorize the
City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6444. Motion
Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Kors and
unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember
Roberts, and Mayor Moon.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2.A. FREEHOLD COMMUNITIES, LLC (AVALON 1150), TO AMEND
PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 290, A
PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED PROJECT CONSISTING OF 1,150
RESIDENTIAL UNITS, AN 18-HOLE GOLF COURSE, A CLUBHOUSE,
AND A PUBLIC PARK LOCATED ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF SAN
RAFAEL DRIVE, EAST OF NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, SOUTH
OF THE WHITEWATER RIVER, AND WEST OF SUNRISE WAY AND
APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND) (CASE 5.0982
PDD 290):
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the Staff Report dated November 2, 2016.
The City Council discussed the following: financial interest in the LLC,
transient uses allowed on the property, the reduction in water usage by
the elimination of the golf course, the allergenic tendency of olive trees,
parking, maintenance of the open space, Planning Commission
recommendations were not adopted, the gates and pedestrian access,
and opportunities for affordable housing units.
Mayor Moon opened the public hearing, and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
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APPLICANT, commented on the amendment to eliminate the golf course,
the use of the olive orchard, the requirement for solar, and requested the
City Council eliminate the installation of solar on all units.
ELLEN LOCKERT, Palm Springs, commented on greenhouse gas
emissions and requested the City Council require solar installation.
MARVIN ROOS, Palm Springs, commented on the elimination of the golf
course, stated there are no plans for a forty-foot mound on the property,
and the use of recycled water.
PAUL HINRICHSON, Palm Springs, commented on the back yard
setback, and the elevation of the lots and the community center.
STEVE ROSENBERG, Palm Springs, commented on the requirement for
solar installation.
TROY BANKORD, Palm Springs, commented on the plant and tree
choices.
APPLICANT REBUTTAL, commented on sustainability of the project and
the amenity center.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following: the open
space and the amenities that will serve the residents and the general
public, impact of the olive tree grove, requested Staff address the grading
plan, the improved site plan and architecture, and the pedestrian access.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 24126, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND) AND APPROVING
AMENDMENTS TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 290, A
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PROJECT CONSISTING OF 1,150
RESIDENTIAL UNITS, AN 18-HOLE GOLF COURSE, A CLUBHOUSE,
AND A PUBLIC PARK LOCATED ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF SAN
RAFAEL DRIVE, EAST OF NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, SOUTH
OF THE WHITEWATER RIVER, AND WEST OF SUNRISE WAY (CASE
5.0982-PDD 290)," adding a condition to require the Planning Commission
to restudy the landscape plan and water retention lakes. Motion
Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Kors and
unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
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AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember
Roberts, and Mayor Moon.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
The City Council recessed at 8:51 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 9:03
2.B. PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE PALM SPRINGS
SMALL HOTEL TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT,
PROPOSED RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE
ADVISORY BOARD AND LEVYING THE FISCAL YEAR 2016-17
ASSESSMENT, AND CONDUCT THE PROTEST PROCEEDINGS TO
THE DISTRICT:
City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the
Staff Report dated November 2, 2016.
The City Council discussed the following: oversight by City Staff, and the
makeup of the Advisory Board.
Mayor Moon opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward
the public hearing was closed.
MICHAEL GREEN, Palm Springs, spoke in support of the proposed
business improvement district.
ROBERT WEINBERG, Palm Springs, questioned the activities of the
district.
No further speakers coming forward, or protests received, the public
hearing was closed.
City Clerk Thompson stated the results of the protest proceedings were
canvassed, the fifty percent protest requirement was not received, and the
City Council may proceed with the establishment of the business
improvement district by introducing the proposed ordinance and adopting
the resolution setting the assessment.
ACTION: 1) Waive reading of the text and introduce for first reading
Ordinance No. 1903, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, ADDING CHAPTER 5.83 TO THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING THE PALM SPRINGS SMALL
HOTEL TOURISM BUSINESS DISTRICT;" and 2) Adopt Resolution No.
24127, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR
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FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 IN CONNECTION WITH THE PALM SPRINGS
SMALL HOTEL TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT."
Motion Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Kors
and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember
Roberts, and Mayor Moon.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Mills.
Mayor Moon requested the City Council Vacation Rental Subcommittee address
the proposed CVB business improvement district on short term rentals and
requested this be placed on a future agenda.
2.C. APPEAL BY SUMMIT LAND PARTNERS, LLC OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION ACTION TO DENY A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT APPLICATION, VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
APPLICATION, AND A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 90-LOT SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION ON
A 13.28 ACRE PARCEL AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST
PALM CANYON DRIVE AND MATTHEW DRIVE:
ACTION: 1) Table the public hearing with no public testimony at this time;
2) Continue the public hearing to January 4, 2017; and 3) Direct the City
Clerk to post a Notice of Public Hearing pursuant to law. Motion
Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Kors and
unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember
Roberts, and Mayor Moon.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCES ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2016
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (TITLE 24) INCLUDING
THE 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, THE 2016 CALIFORNIA
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
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SPRINGS BUILDING ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; AND ADOPTING THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
Staff Report dated November 2, 2016.
ACTION: 1) Waive the reading of the text and introduce for first reading
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 reading of
the text and introduce for first reading 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;"
3) Review proposed resolution "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;" and 4) Schedule a public
hearing for November 16, 2016, to consider second reading and adoption
of the Ordinances and Resolution in accordance with California
Government Code Section 50022.3. Motion Councilmember Roberts,
seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried 4-0 on a
roll call vote.
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AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember
Roberts, and Mayor Moon.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
3.13. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO PERMITTING
TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES TO OPERATE AT THE
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
Staff Report dated November 2, 2016.
The City Council discussed the following: enforcement, identification of
permitted vehicles, and the ability to regulate vehicles dropping off at the
Airport.
ACTION: Waive the reading of the text and introduce for first reading
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," amending Section 16.37.010(c) to read "Each TNC Driver
shall be subject to alcohol and drug testing on a similar basis as drivers of
other car services, including taxis, are subjected."and 16.37.025(a) to
read "TNC Drivers shall only pick up passengers for hire at the area
described as Option A (and depicted on a map on file in the Office of the
City Clerk), a location immediately adjacent to vendor and contractor
parking." Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember
Kors and carried 3-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, and
Councilmember Roberts.
NOES: Mayor Moon.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6773 TO THE POWER
PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
AGREEMENT WITH SOLARCITY CORPORATION FOR SOLAR
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AT SUNRISE PARK (CP 15-03):
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided
background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated
November 2, 2016.
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The City Council discussed the following: the amount of the reduction, any
further options to move forward, any further buildings that could include
solar.
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Solar Power Purchase
Agreement with SolarCity Corporation for solar PV systems at Sunrise
Park to reduce the size of the solar PV system from 334.8 kW to 145.08
kW maintaining a power purchase price of $0.075 per kWh fixed for the 20
year term; 2) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Performance Guarantee
Agreement with SolarCity Corporation for solar PV systems at Sunrise
Park to decrease the guaranteed total power generated; and 3) Authorize
the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6773. Motion
Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Kors and
unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember
Roberts, and Mayor Moon.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
PUBLIC COMMENT: (Non-Agenda Items)
LEE WILSON, JR., Palm Springs, commented on the Fallen Hero's Project.
RICK PANTELE, commented on the Ribbon of Hope display at Desert AIDS project.
PHYLLIS BURGESS, Palm Springs, requested the City Council reinstate the invocation
at City Council meetings.
UPCOMING AGENDA DEVELOPMENT:
Mayor Moon commented on the attempt of the Convention and Visitors Bureau to place
a tourism BID on vacation rentals in the City of Palm Springs, and requested the
Vacation Rental Subcommittee place an item on the next agenda for further review of
the rules.
Place the appointment of Subcommittee to further study the Joint Powers Agreement
with the Convention and Visitors Bureau and a recommendation from the City Council
Rules of Procedure Subcommittee.
Schedule a public meeting with City Council Subcommittee for the CV Link and CVAG
Staff.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Roberts provided an update on the Fundraising Subcommittee, Council
Rules of Procedures, Vacation Rental Subcommittee and the Downtown Subcommittee,
and requested weekly updates on the Council Chamber Remodel project from the
Architect.
Mayor Moon requested an update on the installation of the Walk of Stars that were
removed for the Downtown Project, and painting samples on the parking garage.
Councilmember Kors provided an update on the City Council Sign Subcommittee and
noted the next public meeting, requested the Planning Commission develop criteria for
granting extensions, and announced the upcoming Transforming the Desert forum at
the Palm Springs Council Chamber.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 11 :13 p.m., to the next regular City
Council meeting Wednesday, November 16, 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 P RINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
16T" DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2016.
ROBERY MOON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK