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MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Moon called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Moon led the Pledge.
INVOCATION: Rabbi Sally Olins, Rabi America, Temple Isaiah, led the Invocation.
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:
Councilmember Foat provided an update on pet adoptions at the Palm Springs Animal
Shelter.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The meeting was called to order at 4:15 p.m., and City Attorney Holland requested the
City Council consider adding two items to the Closed Session Agenda, pursuant to Cal.
Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Existing Litigation titled Advocates for Better
Community Development v. City of Palm Springs, Case No. PSC 1405677, Riverside
Superior Court, Palm Springs Division, and Tennis Club Preservation Society v. City of
Palm Springs et al., Case No. RIC 1607283, Riverside Superior Court, Riverside
Division, and stated he received information regarding the case and was served after
the posting of the Agenda, and there is an immediate need to hear and/or take action.
ACTION: 1) Find the matter came to the attention of the City after the posting of the
agenda and there is an immediate need to hear and/or take action; and 2) Add to the
Closed Session Agenda, pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) two cases
of existing litigation titled Advocates for Better Community Development v. City of Palm
Springs, Case No. PSC 1405677, Riverside Superior Court, Palm Springs Division, and
Tennis Club Preservation Society v. City of Palm Springs et al., Case No. RIC 1607283,
Riverside Superior Court, Riverside Division. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Mills, seconded
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by Councilmember Kors and unanimously carried (4-0) noting the absence of
Councilmember Foat.
The City Council recessed into Closed Session to discuss Items on the 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:
City Clerk Thompson stated City Staff requested Item 2.M. be removed from the
Consent Calendar for a Staff Report and update.
Councilmember Kors requested Item 2.E. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion.
Councilmember Roberts requested Item 2.1. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion.
Mayor Pro Tern Mills requested Item 2.G. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion, and noted his no vote on Item 2.C.
Mayor Moon noted his no vote on Item 2.C.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Kors, seconded
by Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO PLACE DELINQUENT WASTE
DISPOSAL CHARGES ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TAX ROLLS FOR
COLLECTION:
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided
background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated
June 15, 2016.
Mayor Moon opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward
the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 24047, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DETERMINING CERTAIN WASTE DISPOSAL ACCOUNTS TO BE
DELINQUENT AND DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF THESE
ACCOUNTS ON THE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLLS FOR
COLLECTION." Motion Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tern Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
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1.13. AN APPEAL BY THE ATEF D. JABER TRUST, OWNER OF FIESTA
MARKET, REQUESTING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OVERTURN A
CONDITION OF APPROVAL PROHIBITING THE SALE OF ALCOHOL
IN SINGLE-SERVE CONTAINERS FOR A CONVENIENCE STORE
USE; AND A REQUEST FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY (PCN) TO SELL BEER, WINE AND
SPIRITS (TYPE 21, OFF-SALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
LICENSE) AT THE FIESTA MARKET, LOCATED AT 3700 EAST VISTA
CHINO, SUITE G, ZONE M-1-P (CASES 5.0691 CUP/APPEAL AND
5.0691 PCN):
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the Staff Report dated June 15, 2016.
Mayor Moon opened the public hearing, and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
DICK EVITT, representing Applicant, stated the condition is unfair for the
Applicant as no other business in the area has a similar condition, the
owner will take all ABC classes on the sale of alcohol, and commented on
the notification provided by the applicant notice.
ALLEN WORTHY, stated the sale of single serve containers of alcohol
should be outlawed in the entire City.
DICK EVITT, Applicant Rebuttal, commented on the protections and
regulations regarding the sale of alcohol.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following: fairness
of the condition and that it does not apply to any other business in the
City, the applicability to this business since it is a new business, and the
location of the business.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 24048, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
UPHOLDING THE APPEAL BY THE ATEF D. JABER TRUST,
REMOVING CONDITION OF APPROVAL ITEM PLN 8 FROM THE
CONDITIONS RELATED TO APPROVAL OF CASE 5.0691 CUP, A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CONVENIENCE STORE USE FOR
"FIESTA MARKET" LOCATED AT 3700 EAST VISTA CHINO, SUITE G,
ZONE M-1-P." Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tern Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 24049, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE WOULD BE SERVED
BY THE ISSUANCE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE
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TYPE 21 AT 3700 EAST VISTA CHINO, SUITE G, WITHIN CENSUS
TRACT 9412.00." Motion Mayor Pro Tern Mills, seconded by
Councilmember Kors and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
DAVID POWELL, commented on Item 2.M. and requested the City stop the project and
further review the project and the Environmental Impact Report.
ALLEN WORTHY, commented on the recent events in Orlando, Florida and commented
on Item 2.E. regarding the Equality Act.
SUSIE BOWMAN, commented on Item 4.B., traffic speed on Farrell, requested the City
Council approve the 'road-diet," and consider a reduction of the speed limit on Farrell.
DAVID VOGEL, commented on Item 4.C. and the Measure J Commission
recommendation for capital improvement projects and programs.
TRAVIS ARMSTRONG, commented on the use of the Palm Springs Dog Park and
requested the City Council consider funding the Dog Park improvement project.
DARYL TERRELL, Moreno Valley, commented on the recent events in Orlando, Florida.
WARSLEY ARRUDA, commented on UBER drivers from Los Angeles operating in
Palm Springs and at the Palm Springs International Airport.
KIMBERLY WEBB, commented on UBER drivers operating in the Coachella Valley and
the Palm Springs International Airport.
VIC YEPELLO, commented on Item 4.B. and Item 4.C. and requested the City Council
continue to support and fund bike lanes in the City of Palm Springs.
CHRISTINE HAMMOND, requested the City Council continued to support street repairs,
in support of the OnePS recommendation to fund street repairs in the amount of $5.7
million for 7-years, and requested the City Council continue to support and fund bike
lanes.
BRETT KLEIN, commented on Item 4.13, regarding the circulation element of the
General Plan and requested the City Council continue to fund bike lanes.
DAVID FREEDMAN, requested the City Council support the Class 2 bike lanes on
Murray Canyon and South Palm Canyon Drive, and La Verne Way.
RICHARD NOBLE, commented on the recent events in Orlando, Florida and the
Equality Act.
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RICK PANTELE, commented on Item 2.C. regarding medical cannabis permits in the
City of Palm Springs.
MICHAEL HARRINGTON, commented on Item 2.E. and discrimination to the LGBT
community.
ROBERT FINDLEY, commented on Item 2.E. regarding the Equality Act, requested the
City Council direct the City Attorney to research an ordinance banning assault weapons
in the City, and requested the City Council approve the BevMo request.
PATRICIA BRESLIN, commented on Item 2.1., requested additional education for
alcohol beverage control, commented on the promised BUZZ turnaround at Spencers,
and requested the City Council approve the Equality Act of 2015.
MATTHEW SHAPIRO, commented on the issuance of medical cannabis permits in the
City of Palm Springs.
SCOTT LYLE, commented on Item 4.A. and requested the City Council support the
early morning construction hours for the Andaz Hotel.
JOY BROWN MEREDITH, stated her support for Item 2.C. regarding medical cannabis,
Item 4.A. regarding extending the construction hours for the Andaz Hotel, and Item 2.E.
in support of the Equality Act.
RON deHARTE, Greater Palm Springs Pride, commented on Item 2.E. in support of the
Equality Act, and commented on the Arenas event in support of Orlando, Florida.
PAULINA ANGEL, commented on Item 2.E. in support of the Equality Act.
JIM GAZAN, commented on Item 4.A. in support of the early request for construction
hours for the Andaz, and Item 4.6. regarding the "road-diet' on Farrell.
KERRY DEAL, read a letter from Mike Thompson, LGBT Center, in support of the
Equality Act.
REVOR EADE, commented on Item 2.E. in support of the Equality Act.
CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS AND UPDATES:
Councilmember Kors provided an update on the Ethics, Transparency and
Governmental Reform Task Force, and requested the City Council schedule a Study
Session with the Task Force in October.
Councilmember Roberts provided an update on the Security Plan Committee for the
Town and Country Center.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Kors commented on the recent events in Orlando, Florida, and
requested an item be placed on the next agenda to discuss a gun control ordinance.
Councilmember Roberts commented on gun control ordinances and the recent events
in Orlando, Florida.
Mayor Moon thanked the first-responders in the City of Palm Springs.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.F., 2.H., 2.1., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., and
2.N. Motion Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Kors
and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2.A. REPORT ON THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Receive and file Report on the Posting of the June 15, 2016,
City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of April 6, 2016, May 4, 2016,
and June 1, 2016. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1892
RELATING TO HOURS OF OPERATION AND MEDICAL CANNABIS
CULTIVATION FACILITIES FOR PERMITTED MEDICAL CANNABIS
COLLECTIVES AND COOPERATIVES:
ACTION: Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and adopt
Ordinance No. 1892, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 5.35.210.D.2,
5.35.340.C.1, AND CHAPTER 3.35 OF THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO HOURS OF OPERATION AND
MEDICAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION FACILITIES FOR PERMITTED
MEDICAL CANNABIS COLLECTIVES AND COOPERATIVES."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting the no votes of
Mayor Pro Tem Mills and Mayor Moon.
2.D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR
THE MONTH OF MAY 2016:
ACTION: Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and
Purchase Orders for the period of May 1 through May 31, 2016.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.F. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER AUTHORIZATION WITH
INTERMOUNTAIN SLURRY SEAL, INC. FOR THE 2015 CITYWIDE
ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROJECT (CP 15-02):
ACTION: 1) Authorize the City Manager to approve Construction Contract
Change Orders up to an additional amount not to exceed $100,000 with
Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc., for the 2015 Citywide Annual Slurry Seal
Project (CP 15-02); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A6774. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.H. REQUEST BY BEVERAGES AND MORE, INC. (BEV MO!) FOR A
RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY (PCN)
FOR THE SALE OF BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS
ASSOCIATED WITH THREE LIQUOR LICENSE TYPES, TYPE 21
(GENERAL OFF-SALE); TYPE 42 (ON-SALE BEER AND WINE,
PUBLIC PREMISES), AND TYPE 86 (INSTRUCTIONAL TASTING) TO
SELL AT A PROPOSED RETAIL STORE LOCATED AT 333 SOUTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD (CASE 5.1392 PCN):
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 24051, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE WOULD BE SERVED
BY THE ISSUANCE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE
TYPE 21 (GENERAL OFF-SALE), TYPE 42 (ON-SALE BEER AND
WINE, PUBLIC PREMISES), AND TYPE 86 (INSTRUCTIONAL
TASTING) AT 333 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, SUITE NO. 4,
WITHIN CENSUS TRACT 0446.06." Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.1. ACCEPTANCE OF $48,619 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
(ABC) FOR AN ALCOHOL ENFORCEMENT AND AWARENESS
PROJECT:
ACTION: 1) Accept $48,619 in grant funding from the California
Department of Alcohol Beverage Control for an alcohol enforcement and
awareness project; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A6126. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.J. ACCEPT AN AWARD FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN
THE AMOUNT OF $22,730 AND APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY AND CITY OF RIVERSIDE AND
OTHER PARTICIPATING CITIES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE
GRANT:
ACTION: 1) Approve the acceptance of a grant award from the United
States Department of Justice in the amount of $22,730 for the 2016
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program; 2) Approve an Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Riverside, County of Riverside, and various
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cities within Riverside County, for the City of Riverside to administer the
grant on behalf of participating agencies; and 3) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6244. Approved as part
of the Consent Calendar.
2.K. APPROVE ANNUAL INSURANCE POLICY RENEWALS FOR THE
CITY'S INSURANCE PORTFOLIO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-17:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 24052, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING KEENAN & ASSOCIATES AS THE CITY'S BROKER OF
RECORD, TO PURCHASE PROPERTY LIABILITY, EXCESS
EARTHQUAKE/FLOOD LIABILITY (DIFFERENCE IN CONDITION),
EXCESS LIABILITY, EXCESS WORKERS COMPENSATION, AIRPORT
OWNERS AND OPERATORS LIABILITY, VILLAGE FEST LIABILITY,
MULTI MEDIA LIABILITY, AIRCRAFT HULL LIABILITY, CRIME/FIDELITY
LIABILITY, AND CYBER LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES FROM
VARIOUS CARRIERS FOR POLICY YEAR 2016-2017, EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2016." A5656. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.L. APPROVAL OF A BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF
$150,000 WITH INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC. FOR ON-
CALL PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING
COORDINATION ON VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS:
ACTION: 1) Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order in the
amount of $150,000 with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., pursuant to on-
call agreement for Public Works capital project construction management
and inspection services; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A6686. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.N. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO NR DEVELOPMENT, INC.
IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,500 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS LIBRARY
SHADE STRUCTURE PROJECT (CP 15-27):
ACTION: 1) Award a construction contract to NR Development, Inc. in the
amount of $50,500 for the Palm Springs Library Shade Structure Project
(CP 15-27); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A6865. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.E. PROPOSED RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE EQUALITY ACT:
Councilmember Kors provided background information as outlined in the
proposed resolution dated June 15, 2016.
Councilmember Foat requested the Resolution be signed by all Councilmembers.
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ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 24050, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING
CONGRESS TO PASS THE EQUALITY ACT TO ENSURE THAT FEDERAL
CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS ARE FULLY INCLUSIVE OF PROTECTIONS ON THE
BASIS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AND SEX." Motion
Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Moon and unanimously carried
on a roll call vote.
2.G. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND
AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE TAHQUITZ CREEK LEVEE IMPROVEMENTS
(CP 08-26):
Councilmember Mills questioned if the plans and specifications were reviewed by
the Golf Course Staff.
ACTION: 1) Approve the plans, specifications, and estimate; and 2) Authorize
staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Tahquitz Creek Levee Improvements
Project (CP 08-26). Motion Mayor Pro Tern Mills, seconded by
Councilmember Roberts and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2.M. APPROVE THE DREAM HOTEL AS THE DESIGNATED HOTEL FOR THE
SELENE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF THE CLOSE OF
ESCROW ON THE SALE OF PROPERTY FROM THE CITY TO SELENE:
Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development, provided background
information as outlined in the Staff Report dated June 15, 2016.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following: the entitlements
have been approved, the design and architecture have been approved and any
changes would require additional approval, building permits have not been
approved, the approval process with the Planning Commission, changes in the
mix of use between residential and hotel rooms would require additional
approval, the City Council actions on this item are only for the brand, any other
changes would require additional approval, the discussion and negotiation
between the developer and the neighborhood, and the residential component
within the project for self-policing of noise.
ACTION: 1) Approve the Dream Hotel as the designated hotel brand for the
Selene project; 2) Authorize an extension of the closing date for the sale of the
property from the City to Selene Palm Springs LLC for one month to July 31 ,
2016; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
A6329. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
The City Council recessed at 8:11 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:22 p.m.
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4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. REPORT ON BUILDING OFFICIAL APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR
EARLY CONSTRUCTION START TIME OF 3:00 A.M. TO 7:00 A.M.
FROM MONDAY THRU FRIDAY FOR CERTAIN WORK ACTIVITIES AT
THE ANDAZ HOTEL CONSTRUCTION SITE FROM JUNE 20, 2016,
THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2016:
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided
background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated
June 15, 2016.
The City Council questioned if any calls or correspondence was received
regarding the early hours, conditioning the approval to end if complaints
are received, the number of trucks per hour, the routes of the trucks, the
staging of trucks, impacts to surrounding neighborhood, the proximity of
the route to residential neighborhood, the impact of parking, previous
approvals for other projects, the requirement to include the project
superintendent's phone number included on materials distributed to
neighbors, the distribution of the notice, the benefits of doing this off-
season, the reason for the reduction of hours, adding recourse into the
approval to end the permit, the impact to the developer should the
approval be withdrawn, the process to inform the City of complaints,
compiling a record of all complaints, and amending the start time to 2:00
a.m.
ACTION: Authorize the Building Official's issuance of an Early
Construction Start Permit, amending the start time to 2:00 a.m. Motion
Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Mayor Moon and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote.
4.13. CONSIDER INITIATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS GENERAL PLAN TO REVISE THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT
AND BIKEWAYS MAP:
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided
background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated
June 15, 2016.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following: any
impact to CVLink, the speed along Farrell, the elimination of street
parking, the implementation schedule, funds needed to implement the
plan, the preference of Measure J to fund bike lanes, phasing with CVLink,
the positive impact of Farrell to the high school and the Leisure Center,
request the City Council move forward with a budget and refer to the
Subcommittee.
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ACTION: 1) Direct Staff to proceed with the reclassification of the
following four-lane streets for approved Class II bike lanes: Alejo Road,
Amado Road, Arenas Road, Avenida Caballeros, Baristo Road, Calle El
Segundo, El Cielo Road, Escoba Drive, Murray Canyon Drive and Toledo
Avenue; 2) Direct Staff to proceed to revise Class II bike lanes to Class III
bike routes on the following two-lane streets to maintain on-street parking:
Araby Road, Barona Road, Compadre Road (Mesquite Avenue to Sonora
Road), Mesquite Avenue (west of Sunrise Way), North Palm Canyon Drive
(Tram Way to Alejo Road), Paseo Dorotea, Sonora Road (Compadre
Road to El Cielo Road), Sunny Dunes Road and Via Escuela, 3) Direct the
City Council Subcommittee to review four-lane streets to two-lane streets;
and 4) Initiate an amendment to the 2007 Palm Springs General Plan to
revise the Circulation Element and the Bikeways Map. Motion
Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Kors and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
4.C. CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON THE MEASURE J CAPITAL PROJECTS
AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS AS PART OF THE
FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 BUDGET:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
Staff Report dated June 15, 2016.
The City Council discussed the priorities and capital projects.
ACTION: Continue past the 10:00 p.m. tentative adjournment time. By
consensus of the City Council.
ACTION: 1) Fund the Downtown Park using $2,400,000 of Quimby Funds
and a General Fund Loan to the Measure J Fund of $1,000,000 per year
for three-years as needed, for a total funding amount of $5,400,000;
2) Authorize the City Manager to appropriate the Measure J Unallocated
Capital Improvement Projects for the projects as follows:
Decrease Allocated Funding of Bike Lanes from $2,400,000 to $600,000.
Decrease Allocated Funding for the BUZZ from $947,962 to $847,962.
Evaluation of all City Facilities $350,000.
Demuth Park ADA Design and Compliance $500,000.
Roof Replacements (City Hall/Leisure Center/Demuth) $275,000.
Swim Center Re-plaster $250,000.
HVAC Chiller Cooling Tower $210,000.
IT Backup Server, Firewalls and Security $100,000.
Police Technology Enhancements $600,000.
Cornelia White House Restoration $200,000.
Library Infrastructure Phase 1 $500,000.
Dog Park Improvement Project $330,000.
Chino Cone Trail $238,000.
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Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Kors and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
4.1). REVIEW AND APPOINT AD HOC AND STANDING CITY COUNCIL
SUBCOMMITTEES:
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the standing and ad
hoc subcommittees.
ACTION: 1) The following Ad Hoc Subcommittees to be modified to
Standing Subcommittees: Fundraising, Trails, Medical Cannabis,
Information Technology, Palm Springs International Film Festival, Historic
Plaza Theatre; 2) The following Subcommittees to be deleted: Plaza
Racquet Club, Tahquitz Median Landscape, Holiday Lighting; 3) Separate
Street Naming from the Downtown Museum Market Plaza Project and
appoint Mayor Pro Tern Mills and Councilmember Roberts to ad hoc
Street Naming Subcommittee; 4) Appoint Mayor Moon and
Councilmember Kors to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the City
Attorney recruitment; 5) Appoint Councilmember Kors and Mayor Moon to
an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the Palm Canyon and Desert
Arts Center; and 6) Appoint Councilmember Foat and Councilmember
Roberts to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee to Annexations and land
acquisitions. Motion Mayor Moon, seconded by Councilmember
Roberts and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPOINTMENT OF VARIOUS COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD
MEMBERS AS PART OF THE 2016 ANNUAL RECRUITMENT
PROCESS:
ACTION: 1) Reappoint Norm King and Michael Call to the Palm Springs
International Airport Commission for the terms ending June 30, 2019; 2)
Appoint Hunter Johnson to the Palm Springs International Airport
Commission for the term ending June 30, 2019; 3) Reappoint Grant
Wilson to the Sustainability Commission for the term ending
June 30, 2019; 4) Appoint Jennifer Futterman and Roy Clark to the
Sustainability Commission for the term ending June 30, 2019; 5) Waive
the requirement of Section 6 of Resolution No. 18804 for a one-time
appointment to the Rent Review Commission; 6) Appoint Bob Elsner and
Travis Armstrong to the Rent Review Commission for one pending Rent
Review Hearing; and 7) Declare the appointments of Bob Elsner and
Travis Armstrong to the Rent Review Commission automatically vacated
once the Rent Review hearing is concluded. Motion Mayor Pro Tern
Mills, seconded by Councilmember Kors and unanimously carried on
a roll call vote.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Mayor Moon requested an update on the Council Chamber Improvement Project.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills requested a discussion on the SHOPS request for a Business
Improvement District.
Councilmember Kors commented on the Urgency Ordinance regarding Vacation
Rentals, requested the July 6, 2016, Closed Session begin at 4:00 p.m. and include the
City Manager Performance Evaluation.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 10:44 p.m. to an adjourned meeting
and study session with the Sustainability Commission on Thursday, June 23, 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
3RD DAY OF AUGUST, 2016.
ROBERT MOON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
. ES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK