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MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016
LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Moon called the meeting to order at 8:08 a.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember
Roberts, and Mayor Moon.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
ALSO PRESENT: City Clerk Thompson.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
2. INTERVIEW AND APPOINT APPLICANTS TO THE MEASURE "J"
OVERSIGHT COMMISSION.
The City Council interviewed candidates for appointment to the Measure "J"
Oversight Commission.
ACTION: 1) Take no action on specific appointments; and 2) Direct the City
Clerk to schedule interviews with candidates that were not available at this
meeting on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. By consensus of the
City Council (4-0), noting the absence of Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
3. ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 9:40 a.m., to the next regular
meeting, Wednesday, November 2, 2016, 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber,
City Hall, preceded by a Closed Session in the Small Conference Room, City
Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, and preceded by the
continued meeting to interview Measure "J" Oversight Commission candidates at
4:00 p.m.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
2TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2016.
ROBERT MOON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK ITEM NO.1_
CITY COUNCIL
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MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Moon called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Moon led the Pledge.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember
Roberts, Mayor Pro Tern Mills, and Mayor Moon.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson
PRESENTATIONS: None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Ready provided an update on the Tahquitz
Creek Gateway and Bike Lane Project and the City of Palm Springs Dog Park
Improvement Project.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The meeting was called to order at 4:15 p.m. and the following speakers addressed the
City Council on Closed Session items:
ATHINA K. POWERS, commented on one case of Public Employee
Discipline/Dismissal/Release as listed on the Closed Session Agenda.
The City Council recessed into Closed Session to discuss Items on the posted Closed
Session Agenda. City Attorney Holland stated the City Attorney, the Assistant City
Manager, and the Personnel Officer did not participate in the Public Employee
Discipline/Dismissal/Release Item, and reported the City Council provided City Staff and
the City Attorney direction, otherwise no reportable actions were taken.
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ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson stated Staff is requesting Item I .Q. be removed from the Agenda
and tabled.
Councilmember Kors requested Items 1.P. and 1.R. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Roberts requested Items 1.D., 1.E., 1.P., 1.S. be removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Mayor Pro Tern Mills noted a business related abstention on Item 11. Warrant No.
1087293.
City Attorney Holland stated the City Council Subcommittee is requesting Item 3.A. be
removed from the Agenda and tabled.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Mills, seconded
by Councilmember Roberts and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY:
ROBERT FINDLEY, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.E., I .P. and S.A., spoke in
support of the firearm safety ordinance, in support of the project on Item 1.P., and
requested the City Council approve the purchase of equipment for the Fire Department.
CHRIS KELLY, Palm Springs, commented on Item I .E. and stated support for the
firearm safety ordinance.
HOBERT WEHIR, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.E. and stated opposition to the
firearm safety ordinance.
ROBERT WESTWOOD, Rancho Mirage, commented on Item I .E. and stated support
for the firearm safety ordinance.
CHRIS EAGER, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.E. and stated support for the
firearm safety ordinance.
DENISE JANSON EAGER, Palm Springs, commented on Item I .E. and stated support
for the firearm safety ordinance.
MICHAEL HARRINGTON, Rancho Mirage, commented on Item 1.E. and stated
opposition to the firearm safety ordinance.
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VAL OGBURN, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.E. and stated opposition to the
firearm safety ordinance.
PHYLLIS BURGESS, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.E. and stated opposition to
the firearm safety ordinance.
MAUREEN BREALEY, Palm Desert, commented on Item 1.E. and stated support for
the firearm safety ordinance.
LORI COHEN-SANFORD, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.E. and stated support
for the firearm safety ordinance.
ROGER TANSEY, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.E. and stated support for the
firearm safety ordinance.
RICHARD NOBLE, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.E. regarding the firearm safety
ordinance, and in support of Item 1.R. for Native American Day in the City of Palm
Springs.
GARY SCOTT, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.E. and stated support for the
firearm safety ordinance.
LISA MIDDLETON, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.E. and stated support for the
firearm safety ordinance.
ANDREW HIRSCH, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.E. and stated opposition to
the firearm safety ordinance.
BOB RICHMOND, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.E. and stated opposition to the
firearm safety ordinance.
DORI SMITH, Palm Desert, commented on Item 1.E. and stated support for the firearm
safety ordinance.
JOY BROWN MEREDITH, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.E. regarding the
firearm safety ordinance.
JUDY DEERTRACK, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.E. and stated support for the
firearm safety ordinance.
KATHLEEN WEREMIUK, commented on Item 1.E. and stated support for the firearm
safety ordinance.
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 1.A., 1.B., 1.C., 1.F., 1.G., 1.H., 1.1., 1.J., 1.K., 11.,
1.M., 1.N., and 1.0. Motion Councilmember Kors, seconded by
Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
1.A. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR
THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2016:
ACTION: Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and
Purchase Orders for the period of August 1 through August 31, 2016.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
I.B. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE 2016 BIENNIAL NOTICE PURSUANT
TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT:
ACTION: 1) Receive and File the 2016 Local Agency Biennial Notice; and
2) Direct staff to promulgate the necessary amendments and return to the
City Council in December 2016 for adoption pursuant to the Political
Reform Act. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
1.C. CONSIDERATION OF THE SUMMARY VACATION OF A PUBLIC
UTILITY AND SEWER EASEMENT OVER THE VACATED PORTION
OF PATENCIO ROAD, BETWEEN LINDA VISTA DRIVE AND RAMON
ROAD (FILE R 15-14):
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 24088, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
SUMMARILY VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT, TITLE
AND INTEREST IN A SEWER AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
PREVIOUSLY RESERVED WITHIN THE VACATED PORTION OF
PATENCIO ROAD, BETWEEN LINDA VISTA DRIVE AND RAMON
ROAD, SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST, S.B.M.,
FILE R 15-14, AND APPROVING A DETERMINATION THAT THE
ACTION IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)." Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
1.F. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24089, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED 07-30-2016 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 419627 THROUGH
419639 TOTALING $19,402.09, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED
1086978 THROUGH 1086995 TOTALING $86,612.04, FIVE WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR $58,619.83, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH
DEBITS OF $1,288,506.35 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$1,453,140.31, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 2) Adopt Resolution
No. 24090, °A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1086996 THROUGH
1087105 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $903,580.28, DRAWN ON
BANK OF AMERICA;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 24091, "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY
WARRANTS NUMBERED 1087106 THROUGH 1087248 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $3,388,445.07, DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA;" 4) Adopt Resolution No. 24092, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1087249 AND 1087250 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$56,224.25, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 5) Adopt Resolution No.
24093, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL
WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 08-13-2016 BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 419640 THROUGH 419652 TOTALING $22,912.92,
LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1087251 THROUGH 1087268
TOTALING $86,219.54, FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $58,437.07, AND
THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,259,263.01 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,426,832.54, DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA;" 6) Adopt Resolution No. 24094, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1087269 THROUGH 1087366 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $2,279,155.14, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" and 7)
Adopt Resolution No. 24095, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED
1087367 THROUGH 1087493 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$1,993,965.69, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Approved as part of
the Consent Calendar, noting the business related abstention of
Mayor Pro Tern Mills on Warrant No. 1087293.
I.G. AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,060
WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN
SERVICES FOR THE CALLE SANTA CRUZ AND SONORA ROAD
STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CP 16-12):
ACTION: 1) Authorize a Purchase Order in the amount of $45,060 with
the City's "on-call" civil engineering firm, Harris & Associates, pursuant to
Agreement No. A6444, for engineering design services relative to the
Calle Santa Cruz and Sonora Road Storm Drain Improvements Project,
City Project No. 16-12; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A6444. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
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1.H. AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,579.93 FOR UTILITY UPGRADES
AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ASSOCIATED WITH
THE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM:
ACTION: Authorize payment to Southern California Edison in the amount
of $69,579.93 to upgrade the existing SCE transformer serving the City's
Wastewater Treatment Plant. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
I.I. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 IN THE AMOUNT OF $367,911.49
TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. A6190 WITH CNS
ENGINEERS, INC. AND A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH
CATHEDRAL CITY FOR THE RAMON ROAD WIDENING (FROM SAN
LUIS REY DR. TO LANDAU BLVD.) INCLUDING THE WHITEWATER
RIVER BRIDGE WIDENING, CITY PROJECT NO. 08-25, FEDERAL-AID
PROJECT NO. BHLS-5282 (040):
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 4 to Professional Services
Agreement No. A6190 with CNS Engineers, Inc. to incorporate right-of-
way services in the amount of $367,911.49 for an increased total contract
amount of $3,030,254.85 for the Ramon Road Widening (San Luis Rey
Dr. to Landau Blvd.) including the Whitewater River Bridge Widening, City
Project No. 08-25, Federal-Aid Project No. BHLS-5282 (040); 2) Approve
an agreement with the City of Cathedral City for funding the Local Share
costs of the Preliminary Engineering, Right of Way Phase, and the
Construction Phase for the Widening of the Ramon Road Bridge over the
Whitewater River Channel and Associated Street Improvements; and 3)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6190.
A6923. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
1.J. ACCEPTANCE OF CONVENTION CENTER PARKING LOT PROJECT
AS COMPLETED (CP 14-09):
ACTION: 1) Accept the public works improvement identified as
Convention Center Parking Lot Project (CP 14-09) as completed in
accordance with the plans and specifications; and 2) Authorize the City
Engineer to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County
Recorder a Notice of Completion for Convention Center Parking Lot
Project (CP 14-09). A6802. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
1.K. ADOPTION OF A WASTEWATER FUND PLEDGED REVENUE
RESOLUTION FOR A CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
LOAN ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE (CP 15-14):
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 24096, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, PLEDGING
ITS WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUNDS AS PAYMENT TO THE
STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD UNDER THE CLEAN
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WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND FOR THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE (CP 15-14)."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
1.L. APPROVAL OF A THREE YEAR LEASE WITH TCF EQUIPMENT
FINANCE FOR 152 E-Z-GO TXT 48 ELECTRIC GOLF CARTS
NEGOTIATED BY CENTURY GOLF TO SERVE THE PALM SPRINGS
TAHQUITZ CREEK "LEGENDS" AND "RESORT" GOLF COURSES:
ACTION: 1) Approve a three year lease with TCF Equipment Finance for
the equipment lease amount of $12,999.97 per month, and a total of
$14,169.97 per month inclusive of taxes, for 152 E-Z-GO TXT 48 electric
golf carts, plus documentation fee; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24097, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATION,
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF LEASE NO. 008-0185560-100
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND TCF EQUIPMENT
FINANCE;" and 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute
all documents necessary for the lease subject to final approval by the City
Attorney. A6924. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
I.M. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6799 WITH BRUCE
BOWER INVESTIGATIONS FOR BACKGROUND SERVICES:
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A6799 with
Bruce Bower Investigations for background services; and 2) Authorize the
City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6799. Approved as
part of the Consent Calendar.
I.N. ACCEPT A FISCAL YEAR 2016 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
PERFORMANCE GRANT FROM FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,142 AND
AUTHORIZE FUNDING OF THE "ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS" COURSE FROM THE CALIFORNIA
SPECIALIZED TRAINING INSTITUTE:
ACTION: 1) Accept the Fiscal Year 2016 Emergency Management
Performance Grant through the California Governor's Office of Emergency
Services in the amount of $12,142.00; 2) Authorize the City Manager to
contract with the California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) through
the California Office of Emergency Services (CaIOES) for the course
delivery of the Essential Emergency Management Concepts course in an
amount up to $65,000; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A6925. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
1.0. ACCEPTANCE OF $110,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) FOR A SELECTIVE
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TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM TO BE USED TO ENFORCE,
EDUCATE, AND BRING AWARENESS TO THE PUBLIC:
ACTION: 1) Accept $110,000 in grant funding from the California Office of
Traffic Safety for a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for Fiscal Year
2016-17; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A5524. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.11). SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1898
APPROVING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PD-366) IN LIEU OF A
CHANGE OF ZONE FOR A ROUGHLY 126-ACRE SITE FORMERLY KNOWN
AS THE PALM SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE GENERALLY
LOCATED NORTH OF VERONA ROAD, EAST OF SUNRISE WAY AND
SOUTHWEST OF THE WHITEWATER RIVER WASH:
Councilmember Roberts questioned the process to bring the Ordinance forward
without a development agreement.
ACTION: Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and adopt
Ordinance No. 1898, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PD-366) IN
LIEU OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR A ROUGHLY 126-ACRE SITE
FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE PALM SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB GOLF
COURSE GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF VERONA ROAD, EAST OF
SUNRISE WAY AND SOUTHWEST OF THE WHITEWATER RIVER WASH."
Motion Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
I.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1899 RELATING
TO FIREARMS:
Councilmember Roberts further elaborated on firearm safety.
Councilmember Kors further elaborated on laws relating to firearm safety.
Councilmember Foat stated her support for gun control and banning automatic
weapons, but stated her concerns with the proposed ordinance due to individual
privacy.
Mayor Moon stated his support for the firearm safety ordinance.
ACTION: Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and adopt
Ordinance No. 1899, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11.16 OF THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO FIREARMS." Motion Councilmember
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Kors, seconded by Councilmember Roberts and carried 3-2 on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Councilmember Kors, Councilmember Roberts, and Mayor Moon.
NOES: Councilmember Foat and Mayor Pro Tem Mills.
1.P. APPEAL BY DENLAR LLC OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION TO
DENY AN AMENDMENT TO AN APPROVED MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL
APPLICATION FOR A REDUCTION IN THE SIDE YARD SETBACK OF A
NEW HILLSIDE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 2110 NORTH
LEONARD ROAD, ZONE R-1-B (CASE 3.3817 MAJ AMND):
Councilmember Roberts requested Staff work on a new fee structure and the
Planning Commission for violations.
Councilmember Kors and Councilmember Foat requested Staff address the
amount of the fee.
The City Council discussed the amount of payment and suggested the $10,000
fee may be too low, and other penalties.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 24098, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING AN
APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTION TO DENY AN
AMENDMENT TO A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A 0.59 ACRE
HILLSIDE PARCEL LOCATED AT 2110 NORTH LEONARD ROAD, ZONE
R-1-13 (CASE 3.3817 MAJ)." Motion Mayor Pro Tern Mills, seconded by
Councilmember Roberts and carried 3-2 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Roberts, Mayor Pro Tern Mills, and Mayor Moon.
NOES: Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Kors.
1.Q. 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, CITY PROJECT NO. 06-18, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BR-NBIL
(502):
Removed from the Agenda at the request of Staff.
I.R. RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING SEPTEMBER 23, 2016, AS NATIVE
AMERICAN DAY IN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 24099, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING
SEPTEMBER 23, 2016, AS NATIVE AMERICAN DAY IN THE CITY OF PALM
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SPRINGS." Motion Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember
Kors and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
1.S. AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO
PROVIDE A FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER AT THE PALM SPRINGS HIGH
SCHOOL CAMPUS:
Councilmember Roberts questioned why the District could not use a private or
School District officer as opposed to a Police Officer.
ACTION: 1) Approve an agreement with the Palm Springs Unified School District
to provide a full time police officer at the high school campus including the
Ramon Academy, for one year expiring at the end of the school year; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5553. Motion
Mayor Pro Tern Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2.A. WOODBRIDGE PACIFIC GROUP ON BEHALF OF PALM CANYON 65,
LLC. FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT IN LIEU OF ZONE CHANGE,
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AND MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL
APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
CONSISTING OF 56 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND 25 MULTI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS ON A 12.38-ACRE SITE
LOCATED AT 777 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, AND IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA) ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION,
ZONE C-1 & R-3 (CASE NOS. 5.1378 PD-379 ZC, 3.3876 MAJ AND
TTM 36914):
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the Staff Report dated September 21, 2016.
Councilmember Foat commented on the proposal regarding rock crushing
on the site, to include a condition for on-site rock crushing.
Councilmember Kors questioned the access on South Palm Canyon for
pedestrian and bicycle access and a requirement for an all-gender
restroom in the common area.
Mayor Moon commented on the procedure for the rock crushing.
Mayor Moon opened the public hearing, and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
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TODD CUNNINGHAM, Applicant, commented on the process with the
City Council ad hoc subcommittee review, commented on the gates and
the process for rock crushing.
JANIE HUGHES, Palm Springs, stated her support for the development
and working with the developer for an improved project, and commented
on the restrictions for gates.
MARIO GONZALES, Rancho Mirage, stated his support for the
development and thanked the City Council ad hoc subcommittee for an
improved project, commented on the process for rock crushing and the
restrictions for gates.
JUDY DEERTRACK, Palm Springs, stated the proposed development is
not consistent with the policies in the General Plan.
TODD CUNNINGHAM, Rebuttal, requested the City Council approve the
projects as a gated community, and further commented on the rock
crushing.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
The City Council discussed the following with respect to the project: the
General Plan prohibition of gated communities, allowing on-site rock
crushing, questioned the consistency with the policies in the General Plan,
the thru street requirement, the potential to provide for vehicular gates that
allows for pedestrian access, condition the property to refine the units on
the west side of the property to be returned at final, refine the north
property line landscaping specifically the sycamore tree as the dominant
tree and the individual tree in the front yard to vary the streetscape,
eliminate the exposed access ladder, questioned the timeline for the
proposed dog park, and the size of the unit and the size of the lot that
provide a more affordable price range.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24100, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING CASE
NOS. 5.1378 PD-379 ZC, 3.3876 MAJ AND TTM 36914 FOR A
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUBDIVISION CONSISTING OF
56 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS, 25 MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS, OPEN SPACE AND PRIVATE STREETS
ON A 12.38-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 777 SOUTH PALM CANYON
DRIVE;" 2) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and
introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1900, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING PLANNED
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DEVELOPMENT 379 IN LIEU OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR A 12.38-
ACRE SITE ADDRESSED AT 777 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AND
BOUND BY PALM CANYON DRIVE TO THE EAST, TAHQUITZ CREEK
(WASH) TO THE NORTH, BELARDO ROAD TO THE WEST AND
PRIVATE PROPERTY TO THE SOUTH," amending the conditions of
approval as follows: a) provide for a rock crushing test to be provided on
site and evaluated, b) amend Section 5 of the Resolution to provide a
subsection b to read, "The proposed project includes a PD in lieu of a
zone change for PD-379, and seeks a specific development plan for the
12.38 acre site. There will be 81 residences with improved street access,
utilities and other typical services provided to residential development.
Developable lots are required to be at least 5,000 square feet in size. The
PD also proposes a set of development standards." c) further refine the
most western site plan/residences to address the slope to be completed at
the final PD review, d) vary the sycamore as the outside dominant tree
and vary the street tree to be completed at the final PD review, and e)
adding a condition that prohibits gates on the perimeter. Motion
Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Foat and
carried 4-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember
Roberts, and Mayor Moon.
NOES: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
The City Council recessed at 8:31 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:43 p.m.
2.13. APPEAL BY WESSMAN HOLDINGS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION ACTION TO DENY AN EXTENSION OF TIME REQUEST
FOR THE CRESCENDO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD
294), A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PROJECT CONSISTING OF A
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM 31766), AND PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 294 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 79
HOMES LOCATED AT W. RACQUET CLUB ROAD AND VISTA
GRANDE AVENUE, (CASE 5.0996/PDD 2941TTM 31766):
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the Staff Report dated September 21, 2016.
Mayor Moon opened the public hearing, and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
EMILY HEMPHILL, Representing Applicant, provided background
information on the City's ability pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act and
the actions of terminating the PD, the timing and the amount of progress,
the status of the CEQA, and the grading requirements.
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ROBERT FINDLEY, Palm Springs, commented on the amount of time
allowed for the development, stated enough extensions have been
granted, requested the City Council uphold the decision of the Planning
Commission to deny the extension of the PDD.
TIM O'BAYLEY, Palm Springs, commented on the letter submitted by the
Little Tuscany Neighborhood, and requested the City Council uphold the
decision of the Planning Commission to deny the extension of the PDD.
DAVID DRY, Palm Springs, requested the City Council uphold the
decision of the Planning Commission to deny the extension of the PDD.
JANE GARRISON, Palm Springs, requested the City Council uphold the
decision of the Planning Commission to deny the extension of the PDD.
DENISE HOETKER, Palm Springs, requested the City Council uphold the
decision of the Planning Commission to deny the extension of the PDD.
JUDY DEERTRACK, Palm Springs, commented on good cause, the
Subdivision Map Act requirement, and requested the City Council uphold
the decision of the Planning Commission to deny the extension of the
PDD.
DAN SMITH, Palm Springs, requested the City Council uphold the
decision of the Planning Commission to deny the extension of the PDD.
BRAD KAIN, Palm Springs, commented on mass grading, and requested
the City Council uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to deny
the extension of the PDD.
MAURICE WILSON, Palm Springs, requested the City Council uphold the
decision of the Planning Commission to deny the extension of the PDD.
ROBERT STONE, commented on the granting of extensions, and
requested the City Council uphold the decision of the Planning
Commission to deny the extension of the PDD.
DENNIS WOODS, Palm Springs, stated the reasons the project is not a
good project, commented on the condition of the tract map, and requested
the City Council uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to deny
the extension of the PDD.
ROBERT ROTMAN, Palm Springs, requested the City Council uphold the
decision of the Planning Commission to deny the extension of the PDD.
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VICTORIA SNARER, Palm Springs, commented on the eco-system,
suggested a new EIR be required, and requested the City Council uphold
the decision of the Planning Commission to deny the extension of the
PDD.
TONY HOETKER, Palm Springs, commented on the letter submitted by
the Little Tuscany Neighborhood, the changes to the neighborhood, and
requested the City Council uphold the decision of the Planning
Commission to deny the extension of the PDD.
EMILY HEMPHILL, Applicant Rebuttal, further commented on the
Subdivision Map Act.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following: requested
the City Attorney provide guidance on the Subdivision Map Act, the
Planned Development process, the discussion at the Planning
Commission during the last extension, the impact to the surrounding
neighborhood for the development, consider extension of PDD as project
based, the underlying zone and standards and the staleness of the PDD.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 24101, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTION TO DENY AN
EXTENSION OF TIME REQUEST FOR THE CRESCENDO PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 294 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 79
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOMES ON A 42.2-ACRE PARCEL
LOCATED AT WEST RACQUET CLUB ROAD AND VISTA GRANDE
AVENUE (CASE 5.0996-PDD 294)." Motion Councilmember Kors,
seconded by Mayor Moon and carried 4-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember
Roberts, and Mayor Moon.
NOES: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
2.C. CALLING AND CONDUCTING THE SPECIAL ELECTION AND
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF
SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN ANNEXATION NO. 13 TO COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES):
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided
background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated
September 21, 2016.
Mayor Moon opened the public hearing, and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
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EMILY HEMPHILL, stated the developer was not in support of the CFD.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24102, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 13, BOULDERS, TRACT MAP NO.
31095 AND CRESCENDO, TRACT MAP NO. 31766, INTO COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1, (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES),
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE
LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS." Motion Mayor
Pro Tern Mills, seconded by Councilmember Roberts and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
City Clerk Thompson stated a special landowner election was conducted,
and the results were canvassed and certified as follows:
Annexation No. 13. Total Eligible Votes 73. Total YES Votes 73. Total NO Votes 0.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24103, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION
LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR
PROCEEDING, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN
AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION
NO. 13, BOULDERS, TRACT MAP NO. 31095 AND CRESCENDO,
TRACT MAP NO. 31766, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.
2005-1, (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES); and 2) Waive the reading of the
ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only, and introduce on first
reading Ordinance No. 1901, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL
TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING
CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION
NO. 13, BOULDERS, TRACT MAP NO. 31095 AND CRESCENDO,
TRACT MAP NO. 31766, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.
2005-1, (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES). Motion Councilmember Kors,
seconded by Councilmember Roberts and unanimously carried on a
roll call vote.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 11.100, ABATEMENT OF ABANDONED SHOPPING
CARTS, TO FURTHER REDUCE THE NUMBER OF SUCH CARTS
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LITTERING PRIVATE PROPERTIES AND THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-
WAY:
Removed from the Agenda at the request of the City Council
Subcommittee.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. APPROVE 15 GRANT APPLICATIONS OF UP TO $5,000 EACH IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 FACADE
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GUIDELINES:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
Staff Report dated September 21, 2016.
ACTION: Tabled. No Action Taken. Motion Councilmember Roberts,
seconded by Councilmember Kors and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE FIRE DEPARTMENT 105'
AERIAL LADDER TRUCK AND THREE FIRE ENGINES:
ACTION: 1) Approve the purchase of one new Aerial and three new
Engines from Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. through the national Houston-
Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) cooperative purchase agreement in the
amount of $3,388,951 which includes the applicable 9% California state
sales tax of $279,050; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24104, "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FIRE APPARATUS
AND EXECUTION OF LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS WITH PNC
EQUIPMENT FINANCING, LLC IN CONNECTION THEREWITH;" 3)
Declare the 1999 75' aerial and two 2000 Pierce fire engines as surplus
and sell at auction after delivery of the new aerial and engines following
the City Procurement Ordinance; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents, subject to review and approval of the
City Attorney. A6926. Motion Councilmember Roberts, seconded by
Councilmember Kors and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
PHYLLIS BURGESS, Palm Springs, commented on the lack of Invocation at City
Council meetings.
CARRIE ALLAN, Palm Springs, commented on the lack of Invocation at City Council
meetings.
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TIM JAMES, California Grocers Association, thanked the City for tabling Item 3.A., and
commented on the proposed shopping cart regulations.
UPCOMING AGENDA DEVELOPMENT:
Study Session for Vacation Rental Discussion on October 26, 2016.
Schedule Joint Meeting in December to discuss the Ethics Task Force
recommendations.
Study Session for the Downtown Park Design in November, with the City Council and
Stakeholder group working on the project at the Convention Center.
January 2017, Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission regarding Planned
Development District process.
Place on an upcoming agenda the appointment of a City Council ad hoc subcommittee
for the PDD process.
Reschedule the Joint Meeting with the Tribal Council for February 2017.
Cancel the regular City Council meeting on December 21, 2016.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Roberts provided an update on the Coachella Valley Conservancy
Commission, the Downtown Park Subcommittee, the Council Chamber Upgrade Project
Subcommittee, and provided an update on the City Council Office Project.
Councilmember Roberts requested the City Council Subcommittee regarding the Town
and Country Center meet with the Fire Chief and the Police Chief at the Town and
Country Center.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills provided an update on the Street Naming Subcommittee.
Councilmember Foat requested the Assistant City Manager/City Engineer provide an
update on the City Gateway Signage Project, and provided an update of the day
programs for the homeless at Roy's Service Center.
Councilmember Kors provided a report on the Homelessness Task Force, the Vacation
Rental Subcommittee, the Cannabis Subcommittee, and the Fundraising
Subcommittee.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills requested Staff review signage at the Palm Springs Convention
Center for parking.
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Councilmember Foat requested a meeting be scheduled for the Indian Canyon
Subcommittee.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 10:34 p.m. to a special meeting
Thursday, September 22, 2016, at 9:30 a.m., Hard Rock Hotel, Second Floor Club
Room, 150 South Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262.
The next regular City Council meeting will be Wednesday, October 5, 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
2No DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2016.
ROBERT MOON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Moon called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop 262, led the Pledge.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember
Roberts, Mayor Pro Tern Mills, and Mayor Moon.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Moon provided an update on the activities of the Palm Springs Tram.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Ready provided an update on the West Elm grand opening, Blaze Pizza,
and Andaz Hotel, the LUK Palm Springs media coverage, and commented on the State
Controllers preliminary determination regarding the claw-back of the Convention Center
debt payments.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. and 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:
Mayor Pro Tern Mills requested Items 1.C. and 11. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion.
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Councilmember Foat noted her abstention on Consent Calendar Item 1I.C.
Councilmember Kors noted his abstention on Consent Calendar Item 1.C.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Roberts,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tom Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: (Non-Public Hearing Agenda Items)
CARRIE ALLEN, Palm Springs, commented on the posted agenda.
FATHER ANDREW GREEN, Palm Springs, commented on Item 3.A., and noted
support for the proposed firearm regulations.
ROBERT FINDLEY, Palm Springs, commented on Item 3.A., and noted support for the
proposed firearm regulations.
MICHAEL HARRINGTON, commented on Item 3.A., and noted opposition to the
proposed firearm regulations.
BRUCE TOMINELLO, Palm Springs, commented on Item &A., and noted opposition to
the proposed firearm regulations.
VAL OGBURN, Palm Springs, commented on Item 3.A., and noted opposition to the
proposed firearm regulations.
THOMAS GILL, Palm Desert, commented on Item 3.A., and noted opposition to the
proposed firearm regulations.
NANCY CARTER, Desert Hot Springs, commented on Item 3.A., and noted opposition
to the proposed firearm regulations.
PHYLLIS BURGESS, Palm Springs, commented on Item 3.A., and noted opposition to
the proposed firearm regulations.
KEN MILLER, Desert Hot Springs, commented on Item 3.A., and noted opposition to
the proposed firearm regulations.
BEN MORAN, Indio, commented on Item 3.A., and noted opposition to the proposed
firearm regulations.
ELISE RICHMOND, Palm Springs, commented on Item 3.A., and noted opposition to
the proposed firearm regulations.
MICHAEL HOWARD, Palm Springs, commented on Item 3.A., and noted support for the
proposed firearm regulations.
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RABBI DAVID LAZAR, Palm Springs, commented on Item &A., and noted support for
the proposed firearm regulations.
ANDREW HIRSCH, Palm Springs, commented on Item 3.A., and noted opposition to
the proposed firearm regulations.
RICHARD NOBLE, Palm Springs, commented on Item 3.A., and noted opposition to the
proposed firearm regulations.
BOB RICHMOND, Palm Springs, commented on Item 3.A., and noted opposition to the
proposed firearm regulations.
DENISE JANSSEN EAGER, Palm Springs, commented on Item 3.A., and noted support
to the proposed firearm regulations.
REV. CHUCK WILHELM, Rancho Mirage, commented on Item 3.A., and noted support
for the proposed firearm regulations.
DORI SMITH, Palm Desert, commented on Item 3.A., and noted support for the
proposed firearm regulations.
JIM STEWART, Palm Springs, commented on Item 3.A., and noted opposition to the
proposed firearm regulations.
DOUG WABISZEWSKI, Desert Hot Springs, commented on Item 3.A., and noted
opposition to the proposed firearm regulations.
LISA MIDDLETON, Palm Springs, commented on Item 3.A., and noted support for the
proposed firearm regulations.
CHARLES SACHS, Palm Springs, commented on Item &A., and noted opposition to
the proposed firearm regulations.
STEVE ROSENBERG, Palm Springs, commented on Item 3.B., and noted his
opposition to the proposed shopping cart regulations.
DAVID SHAHRIARI, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.A., and noted his support for
the proposed creation of a Tourism Business Improvement District for small hotels.
DAN SMITH, Palm Springs, commented on Item 5.B., and noted support regarding the
proposed traffic calming measures for Racquet Club Road.
MAURICE WILSON, Palm Springs, commented on Item 5.B., and noted support
regarding the proposed traffic calming measures for Racquet Club Road.
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 1.A., 1.B., 1.D., 1.E., 1.F., 1.G., 1.H., 1.1., 1.J., 1.K.,
1.M., 1.N., 1.0., 1.P., and 1.Q. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by
Councilmember Kors and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
1.A. REPORT ON THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Receive and file Report on the Posting of the
September 7, 2016, City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
1.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of August 3, 2016, and
June 23, 2016. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
1.D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR
THE MONTH OF JULY 2016:
ACTION: Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and
Purchase Orders for the period of July 1 through July 31, 2016. Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar.
I.E. APPROVAL OF A FREEWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
INTERCHANGES ON STATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 10 (INTERSTATE 10)
AT INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND GENE AUTRY TRAIUPALM DRIVE:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 24069, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A FREEWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
INTERCHANGES ON STATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 10 (INTERSTATE 10)
AT INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND GENE AUTRY TRAIL/PALM DRIVE,
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS." A6912.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
I.F. RATIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF PURCHASES FOR THE
2016 AIRPORT MECHANICAL ROOM FIRE:
ACTION: 1) Ratify the actions taken by the City Manager, for the public
health and safety, and agreements for emergency response and
restoration with Daniel's DKI Restoration Services and Titan Power in
response to the 2016 Airport Equipment Room fire; and 2) Authorize the
City Manager to take other such actions as deemed appropriate and
necessary for the response and restoration after the incident. Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar.
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I.G. AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE OF $22,098.66 TO PURCHASE ORDER
NO. 15-1066 WITH TRANE RENTAL SERVICES FOR EXTENDED
RENTAL OF A 250 TON CHILLER FOR THE AIRPORT:
ACTION: 1) Authorize an increase in the amount of $22,098.66 to
Purchase Order No. 15-1066 with Trane Rental Services for an extension
of the rental term for a temporary air conditioning chiller at the Airport; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
1.H. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF
$303,055 WITH MATICH CORPORATION FOR THE 2016 PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION, AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS, RELATED TO THE NORTH
INDIAN CANYON DRIVE WIDENING PROJECT (CP 16-01):
ACTION: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Change
Order in the amount of $303,055 to construction contract A6878 with
Matich Corporation for the 2016 Pavement Rehabilitation to include
reconstruction of North Indian Canyon Drive from 19th Avenue to 18th
Avenue to be considered as Phase 1 of the North Indian Canyon Drive
Widening Project (CP 16-01); 2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a
Reimbursement Agreement with the Coachella Valley Association of
Governments related to the North Indian Canyon Drive Widening Project,
subject to terms and conditions reflecting a credit of the $303,055 cost for
reconstruction of North Indian Canyon Drive from 19th Avenue to 18th
Avenue to the City of Palm Springs' local share and as eligible Regional
Measure A costs; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A6878. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
1.1. ACCEPTANCE OF FIRE STATION NO. 4 REHABILITATION
(DEMOLITION & ABATEMENT) PROJECT (CP 15-25):
ACTION: 1) Accept the public works improvement identified as Fire
Station No. 4 Rehabilitation (Demolition & Abatement) as completed in
accordance with the plans and specifications (CP 15-25); and 2) Authorize
the City Engineer to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside
County Recorder a Notice of Completion for Fire Station No. 4
Rehabilitation (Demolition & Abatement) (CP 15-25). A6847. Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar.
I.J. ACCEPTANCE OF THE RAMON ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATON
PROJECT FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. STPLN-5282 (043)
(CP 14-02):
ACTION: 1) Accept the public works improvement identified as the Ramon
Road Pavement Rehabilitation, (CP 14-02) Federal Aid Project No.
STPLN-5282 (043), as completed in accordance with the plans and
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specifications; and 2) Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file for
recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for
the Ramon Road Rehabilitation (CP 14-02). A6808. Approved as part of
the Consent Calendar.
I.K. ACCEPTANCE OF THE BICYCLE CORRIDORS, PHASE 1 (CP 13-32):
ACTION: 1) Accept the public works improvement identified as the Bicycle
Corridors, Phase 1 as completed in accordance with the plans and
specifications (CP 13-32); and 2) Authorize the City Engineer to execute
and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of
Completion for the Bicycle Corridors, Phase 1 (CP 13-32). A6674
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
1.M. ADOPT THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY GOVERNING THE
INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 24070, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
AN INVESTMENT POLICY GOVERNING THE INVESTMENT OF CITY
FUNDS SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 23529." Approved as part
of the Consent Calendar.
1.N. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS FOR CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITES
LOCATED AT 928 NORTH AVENIDA PALMAS (THE CARY GRANT
RESIDENCE, HSPB 75), 360 CABRILLO ROAD UNIT 202 (RACQUET
CLUB COTTAGES WEST, HSPB 88/HD 3), 370 WEST ARENAS ROAD
(THE HIDEAWAY HOTEL, HSPB 90), AND 562 WEST ARENAS ROAD
(THE ORBIT IN, HSPB 95):
ACTION: 1) Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement
with Las Palomas Property Trust for the Class 1 Historic Site located at
928 N. Avenida Palmas (HSPB 75); 2) Approve a Mills Act Historic
Property Preservation Agreement with Giancarlo Montanari for the Class 1
Historic Site located at 360 Cabrillo Road Unit 202 (HSPB 88/HD 3); 3)
Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement with Kevin
Miller and Jin Suk Park for the Class 1 Historic Site located at 370 W.
Arenas Road (HSPB 90); 4) Approve a Mills Act Historic Property
Preservation Agreement with Kevin Miller and Jin Suk Park for the Class 1
Historic Site located at 562 W. Arenas Road (HSPB 95); 5) Authorize the
City Manager to execute the agreements; and 6) Direct the City Clerk to
record the Agreements. A6903. A6904. A6905. A6906. Approved as part
of the Consent Calendar.
1.0. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF JULY 31, 2016:
ACTION: Receive and File the Treasurer's Investment Report as of
July 31, 2016. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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1.P. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24071, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED 06-18-2016 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 419579 THROUGH
419592 TOTALING $23,874.15, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED
1086263 THROUGH 1086280 TOTALING $88,787.86, FIVE WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR $59,473.54, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH
DEBITS OF $1,220,717.50 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$1,392,853.05, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 2) Adopt Resolution
No. 24072, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1086281 THROUGH
1086400 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,784,375.33, DRAWN
ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 24073, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1086401 THROUGH 1086403,
AND W062716 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $172,064.49,
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 4) Adopt Resolution No. 24074, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1086404 THROUGH 1086565
IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,644,141.37, DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA;" 5) Adopt Resolution No. 24075, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1086566 THROUGH 1086572 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $765,732.31, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 6) Adopt
Resolution No. 24076, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 07-02-2016 BY
WARRANTS NUMBERED 419593 THROUGH 419607 TOTALING
$37,048.73, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1086573 THROUGH
1086590 TOTALING $89,040.84, FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR
$75,971.04, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,267,085.16
IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,469,145.77, DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA;" 7) Adopt Resolution No. 24077, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1086591 THROUGH 1086672 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $1,234,606.50, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 8) Adopt
Resolution No. 24078, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1086673
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THROUGH 1086772 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,586,777.57,
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 9) Adopt Resolution No. 24079, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL
WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 07-16-2016 BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 419608 THROUGH 419626 TOTALING $43,568.12,
LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1086773 THROUGH 1086790
TOTALING $85,763.41, FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $98,419.95, AND
THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,724,243.21 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,951,994.69, DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA;" 10) Adopt Resolution No. 24080, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1086791 THROUGH 1086857 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $1,233,708.54, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" and 11)
Adopt Resolution No. 24081, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED
1086858 THROUGH 1086977 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$3,025,781.03, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Approved as part of
the Consent Calendar.
I.Q. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
ADVANCED, INC. DBA PROGREEN BUILDING, INC. FOR
ADDITIONAL JANITORIAL SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE PALM
SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER:
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A5728 with
Advanced, Inc., dba Progreen Building, Inc., increasing the janitorial
services in the amount of $7,800.00, for an amended total amount of
$334,648.92 per year; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A5728. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Kors stated as the City Council delegate and
alternate, they may have an income related conflict of interest with respect to Item 1.C.,
would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber.
1.C. AMENDMENT TO SUNLINE JOINT-POWERS TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
AGREEMENT:
City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the Staff
Report dated September 7, 2016.
Mayor Pro Tern Mills noted his opposition to the proposed amendment to the
Sunline Joint-Powers Agreement.
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MOTION: Reject Amendment No. 4 to the Joint Powers Agreement. Motion
Mayor Pro Tem Mills, failed for lack of a second.
MOTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. A1281 for the
SunLine Joint-Powers Transportation Agreement; 2) Authorize the City Manager
to execute Amendment No. 4; and 3) Adopt FPPC Form 806, authorize the City
Manager to prepare and execute FPPC Form 806 Public Official Appointments,
and direct the City Clerk to post on the City's website, if SunLine approves the
payment of a stipend. A1281. Motion Councilmember Roberts, seconded by
Mayor Moon and failed 1-2 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Roberts.
NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Mills and Mayor Moon.
ABSENT: Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Kors.
Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Kors returned to the dais.
Later in the meeting the City Council reconsidered this item and approved Item
I.C. (Please see Reconsideration immediately following Public Hearings.)
1.L. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND
AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE DEMUTH PARK ADA ACCESS
IMPROVEMENTS (CP 15-15):
Mayor Pro Tem Mills requested City Staff address the design of the pathway to
eliminate the installation of rails and parking stops.
ACTION: 1) Approve the plans, specifications and estimate, amending the plans
for rails and parking stops, subject to review and approval by Mayor Pro Tem
Mills; and 2) Authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Demuth Park ADA
Access Improvements (CP 15-15). Motion Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by
Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2.A. CALLING AND CONDUCTING THE SPECIAL ELECTION AND
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF
SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN ANNEXATION NO. 13 TO COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES):
ACTION: 1) Table the public hearing with no public testimony at this time;
2) Continue the public hearing to September 21, 2016; and 3) Direct the
City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing pursuant to law.
Motion Councilmember Kors, seconded by Councilmember Foat and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
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2.13. APPEAL BY DENLAR LLC OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
TO DENY AN AMENDMENT TO AN APPROVED MAJOR
ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR A REDUCTION IN THE SIDE
YARD SETBACK OF A NEW HILLSIDE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE
LOCATED AT 2110 NORTH LEONARD ROAD (CASE 3.3817 MAJ):
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the Staff Report dated September 7, 2016.
Mayor Moon opened the public hearing, and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
DENNIS FREEMAN, Applicant, noted his developments in the City of
Palm Springs, noted the proposed structure does not impact the
neighbor's solar installation, apologized for his mistake on the building
footprint, commented on his discussions with Staff regarding potential
change, and noted potential changes that could be made to the project for
compliance with the code.
DAVID BARON, Palm Springs, Representing Applicant, apologized for the
errors during the building of the development, and commented on
potential penalty or resolution.
ROBERT DOREN, Palm Springs, stated the developers actions were
inappropriate and undermine the laws and zoning of the City.
DENNIS FREEMAN, Rebuttal, commented on the impact to the neighbor
and indicated he reached out to the neighbor to resolve the error.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Roberts questioned the process by inspectors on-site,
commented on the Applicant's actions, and requested City Staff to
strengthen the ordinance and to provide for greater penalties.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills commented on the reputation of the developer, noted
the discussion with City Staff, the comparison of hillside development
standards and flat lot standards, stated the development does not impact
any neighbor, and stated the Planning Commission should have reviewed
this as a stand-alone new application and its merits of the project.
Councilmember Foat requested Staff address the standards for a hillside
lot, questioned if the house could be built on the lot, the approval process
by Staff, commented on potential errors by City Staff, and noted a fine
should be imposed and commented on potential impact to the neighbor's
solar installation.
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Councilmember Roberts stated this was a not a mistake, but a decision to
build something different than the project approved by the Planning
Commission, but stated the house should not be torn dawn, but a
substantial fine should be paid.
Mayor Moon stated this was carelessness and a fine should be paid,
stated the house should not be torn down, but a fine should be imposed if
the City has the authority and the structure.
Councilmember Kors questioned the percentage of the house built, stated
the house should not be torn down, and a fine should be negotiated and
returned to the City Council as a condition of approval.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills reiterated the City Council should review the project
as a new application, and if it meets all the qualifications, the project
should be approved.
Councilmember Foat stated the City Council is not considering a new
application, but rather the Planning Commission denial of the project.
Councilmember Kors questioned the options before the Planning
Commission, and stated the City Council has additional options not
available to the Planning Commission.
ACTION: Direct Staff to prepare a resolution to overturn the Planning
Commission decision, grant the appeal, require a certification from the
adjoining property owner regarding solar installation, require an
Administrative Minor Modification to address structure height, and
negotiate a fine as a condition of approval. Motion Councilmember Foat,
seconded by Councilmember Kors and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote.
The City Council recessed at 8:47 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:57 p.m.
2.C. SERENA PARK — PALM SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB, LLC, FOR A
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
IN LIEU OF ZONE CHANGE, MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL
APPLICATION, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, AND TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PALM SPRINGS
COUNTRY CLUB AND APPROXIMATELY 126-ACRES OF
PREVIOUSLY DISTURBED LAND FOR 137 ATTACHED RESIDENCES,
292 DETACHED RESIDENCES, STREETS, PRIVATE OPEN SPACE,
AND PUBLIC PARK LOCATED NORTH OF VERONA ROAD, EAST OF
SUNRISE WAY, AND SOUTHWEST OF THE WHITEWATER RIVER
WASH (CASE NOS. 5.1327 PD-366, ZC, DA, MAJ, AND TTM 36691):
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Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the Staff Report dated September 7, 2016.
Mayor Moon opened the public hearing, and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
ERIC TAYLOR, Applicant, addressed the park ownership, stated
amenities will be included in the project, and stated they are in agreement
with the changes that will be made to the project.
GARY FRIEDLE, commented on the Francis Drive access point and
requested an alternative be found.
RENEE SAUNDERS, Palm Springs, stated the development is too big and
dense in relation to the surrounding existing fairway homes.
JEFFREY D'AVANZO, Palm Springs, commented on the Francis Drive
access point and requested an alternative be found.
DENISE JANSEN EAGER, Palm Springs, commented on the Planning
Commission recommendation to use the existing entrance to the
Whitewater Country Club, and the opening of the existing East Gate.
JIM RUSH, Palm Springs, commented on the dedication from Golden
Sand to the City and the ownership of the park.
MARVIN ROOS, Palm Springs, requested clarification on Planning
Commission Condition No. 5.
ERIC TAYLOR, Applicant Rebuttal, commented on the Whitewater
Country Club gate and stated that it up to the homeowners.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with
respect to the project: the use and permission of Golden Sands approval,
the ownership of the proposed park and park fees, the proposed park as a
public benefit for the PDD, the third access point, the impact to Francis
Drive if it is determined to be the third access point, pedestrian access for
Francis Drive, the CVlink access and requiring the segment as a Condition
of Approval, and the cleanup of the current blighted site.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24082, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
CERTIFYING AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR A
PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN LIEU OF A CHANGE OF ZONE, A
MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION, AND A TENTATIVE MAP
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FOR A 386-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON A 156-ACRE SITE
FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE PALM SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB GOLF
COURSE, GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF VERONA ROAD, EAST
OF SUNRISE WAY AND SOUTHWEST OF THE WHITEWATER RIVER
WASH;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 24083, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2007 PALM SPRINGS
GENERAL PLAN ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 22077, MODIFYING
THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM "OPEN SPACE —
PARKS/RECREATION" TO "VERY LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL" ON A
126-ACRE PROJECT SITE FOR A 386-UNIT RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF VERONA ROAD,
EAST OF SUNRISE WAY AND SOUTHWEST OF THE WHITEWATER
RIVER WASH;" 3) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety
and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1898, "AN ORDINANCE OF
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PD-366) IN LIEU OF A CHANGE
OF ZONE FOR A ROUGHLY 126-ACRE SITE FORMERLY KNOWN AS
THE PALM SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE GENERALLY
LOCATED NORTH OF VERONA ROAD, EAST OF SUNRISE WAY AND
SOUTHWEST OF THE WHITEWATER RIVER WASH;" 4) Adopt
Resolution No. 24084, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MAJOR
ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR A 386-UNIT RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT ON A 126-ACRE DEVELOPMENT PARCEL
GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF VERONA ROAD, EAST OF
SUNRISE WAY AND SOUTHWEST OF THE WHITEWATER RIVER
WASH (CASE 5.1327 PD-366/MAJ)," including all Conditions of Approval
by City Staff and the Planning Commission and amending the Conditions
of Approval as follows: (a) Staff to determine if the third access point at
Francis Drive is to be public or emergency vehicles only and pedestrian
access should be maintained, (b) prohibit gates for the development,
(c) The proposed park in the retention basin shall be owned and
maintained by the HOA/development with public access allowed, (d)
adding a condition to require coordination/responsibility for the portion of
the CVLink within the project, 5) Adopt Resolution No. 24085, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 36691
FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF 156.18 GROSS ACRES INTO 386
RESIDENTIAL LOTS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE STREETS, A PARK,
PRESERVED OPEN SPACE, AND PRIVATE OPEN SPACE,
GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF VERONA ROAD, EAST OF
SUNRISE WAY, AND SOUTHWEST OF THE WHITEWATER RIVER
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WASH (TTM 36691);" and 6) Defer consideration of the Development
Agreement. Motion Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Mayor
Moon and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills stated he supported the project but stated his
opposition to the requirement for the public park in the retention basin
owned and maintained by the HOA.
RECONSIDERATION:
Mayor Pro Tem Mills stated he received information regarding Item 1.C., regarding the
agreement with Sunline Transit Agency, and requested the City Council reconsider the
Item.
Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Kors left Council Chamber.
ACTION: Reconsider Item 1.C. regarding Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement
with Sunline. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Mayor Moon and
unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem Mills, and Mayor Moon.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Kors.
1.C. AMENDMENT TO SUNLINE JOINT-POWERS TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
AGREEMENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Mills stated he received information that Sunline Board Members
already receive a stipend.
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. A1281 for the Sunline
Joint-Powers Transportation Agreement; 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute Amendment No. 4; and 3) Adopt FPPC Form 806, authorize the City
Manager to prepare and execute FPPC Form 806 Public Official Appointments,
and direct the City Clerk to post on the City's website, if Sunline approves the
payment of a stipend. A1281. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by
Councilmember Roberts and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem Mills, and Mayor Moon.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Kors.
Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Kors returned to the dais.
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3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11.16 OF THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FIREARMS AND
FIREARM SAFETY REGULATIONS:
City Attorney Holland and Councilmember Kors provided background
information as outlined in the Staff Report dated September 7, 2016.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with
respect to the gun safety ordinance: the intended purpose of the
ordinance as gun safety issues, commented on statistical information
regarding children that are victims of unsecured firearms, the meaning of
immediate control and possession, the amount of penalty, options for the
Police Department when receiving information of lost or stolen guns,
potential for government interference in private matters, legislating for
responsibility, enforcement of the ordinance, and enactment of firearm
laws by the State.
ACTION: 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and
read by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1899,
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 11.16 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE, RELATING TO FIREARMS," amending the ordinance by deleting
the comma in Section 11.16.045 after the word container, appending
Section 11.16.050 with "or trunk," and removing the phrase "and each day
or portion thereof' in Section 11.16.060(a)(2). Motion Councilmember
Kors, seconded by Councilmember Roberts and carried 3-2 on a roll
call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Kors, Councilmember Roberts, and
Mayor Moon.
NOES: Councilmember Foat and Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
3.B. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 11.100, ABATEMENT OF ABANDONED SHOPPING
CARTS, TO FURTHER REDUCE THE NUMBER OF SUCH CARTS
LITTERING PRIVATE PROPERTIES AND THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-
WAY:
Tabled to the next regular meeting.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
CREATION OF A TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOR SMALL HOTELS:
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City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
Staff Report dated September 7, 2016.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24086, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS TO ESTABLISH A PALM SPRINGS SMALL HOTEL
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE PARKING
AND IMPROVEMENT LAW OF 1989;" and 2) Direct Staff as to the City
Council preference to the membership of small hotel TBID Advisory
Board. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
S.A. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH CATHEDRAL CITY FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CATHEDRAL CITY
WHITEWATER BIKE TRAIL:
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided
background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated
September 7, 2016.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills questioned the shade structure and landscaping, and
requested the project go through the normal review and engineering
process.
ACTION: 1) Approve an agreement with the City of Cathedral City
associated with the Whitewater Bike Trail; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6907. Motion
Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Kors and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
S.B. APPROVAL OF SPEED CUSHIONS AT TWO LOCATIONS ON WEST
RACQUET CLUB ROAD:
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided
background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated
September 7, 2016.
The City Council discussed the following: questioned if the speed
cushions will hold-up to the heavy construction trucks and the potential to
install other traffic calming devices such as a traffic circle.
ACTION: Authorize the installation of rubberized speed cushions at two
locations on W. Racquet Club Road as requested and approved by the
Little Tuscany Neighborhood in accordance with the City of Palm Springs
Traffic Calming Program at a cost not to exceed $30,000. Motion
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Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Mills and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
5.C. PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
PARADE ENTRY FEES AND AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE
SCHEDULE:
City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the
Staff Report dated September 7, 2016.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 24087, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
MODIFYING USER FEES FOR THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PARADE
ENTRY FEES AND AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE
SCHEDULE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 23854," amending the fee
for local businesses to $150 and adding a provision to provide the City
Manager, or designee, discretion to reduce the fee to as low as $25.00 for
a nonprofit for minors marching entry fee based on ability to pay. Motion
Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Kors and
carried 4-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember
Roberts, and Mayor Moon.
NOES: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
5.D. APPOINT TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE CITY
COUNCIL DOWNTOWN PUBLIC RESTROOMS, SOLID WASTE, AND
WELWOOD AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES:
ACTION: 1) Appoint Mayor Moon as a City Council liaison for the
Downtown Public Restroom program; 2) Appoint Mayor Moon and Mayor
Pro Tern Mills to a City Council ad hoc subcommittee for the Welwood
outdoor landscaping project; 3) Appoint Councilmember Kors and
Councilmember Roberts to a City Council standing subcommittee for Solid
Waste. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Mills, seconded by Mayor Moon and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
5.E. APPROVE 15 GRANT APPLICATIONS OF UP TO $5,000 EACH IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 FACADE
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GUIDELINES:
Tabled to the next regular meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT: (Non-Agenda Items)
PHYLLIS BURGESS, Palm Springs, requested the City Council consider adding the
Invocation at City Council meetings.
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TIMOTHY SIGLE, Palm Springs, requested the City Council reconsider marketing tools
for small businesses such as A-Frame signs.
CARRIE ALLAN, Palm Springs, requested the City Council consider adding the
Invocation at City Council meetings.
BOB RICHMOND, commented on gun control.
UPCOMING AGENDA DEVELOPMENT:
The City Council discussed the upcoming Special and Joint meeting requests.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS
Councilmember Roberts provided updates for the City Council Plaza Theatre
Subcommittee, and the Vacation Rental Subcommittee, the City Council Office
Subcommittee, the Fundraising Subcommittee, and the Street Naming Subcommittee.
Councilmember Kors requested information on Vacation Rentals on the first meeting in
October and to place a resolution of support of Native American Day on an upcoming
agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 11:20 p.m. to the next regular meeting
Wednesday, September 21, 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.
ND APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
2 DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2016.
ROBERT MOON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
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