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MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2016
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Moon called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Palm Springs Air Force ROTC Junior Color Guard, 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 Tem Mills, and Mayor Moon.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Moon administered the Oath of Office to Police Chief Bryan Reyes.
Mayor Moon provided an update on the Presidential visit to Palm Springs, William Krisel
Way dedication, tour of Desert Regional, the Human Rights Commission awards, and
the Black History Month Gala.
Mayor Moon announced upcoming Palm Springs Black History Month Parade.
The VillageFest Board presented an update of the activities at Palm Springs
VillageFest, and announced the upcoming 25th Anniversary.
Mayor Moon and Jeannie Kays, Director of Library Services, announced the 75th
Anniversary of the Welwood Murray Memorial Library and the upcoming events.
Councilmember Foat provided an update on the animals for adoption at the Palm
Springs Animal Shelter.
Lance, Soil and Lunghard LLP, the City's independent auditors, presented the City of
Palm Springs Fiscal Year 2014-15 Financial Audit.
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REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. and the following speaker addressed the
City Council regarding items on the Closed Session Agenda:
RICHARD MANARY, Alta Neighborhood Association, requested the City Council
address ownership of the retention basin in the dev--iopment, and revoking short-term
vacation rental certificates to properties within the development.
The City Council recessed into Closed Session to discuss items on the posted Closed
Session Agenda.
City Attorney Holland stated the City Council did not discuss the labor negotiation and
the property negotiation items on the Closed Session Agenda, noted Councilmember
Mills did not participate in one Item of Initiation of Litigation, and 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 requested the City Council remove Items 2.C., 2.G., and 2.H. from
the Consent Calendar for a Staff report, and requested Item 2.1. be withdrawn from the
Agenda.
Councilmember Roberts requested Item 2.N. be removed from the Consent Calendar
for separate discussion.
Councilmember Foat requested Items 2.0. and 2.C. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Kors requested Item 2.J. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion.
Mayor Pro Tern Mills noted his business related abstention on Consent Calendar Item
2.L.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Mills, seconded
by Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
I.A. ROBERT HERSCU OF SOUTH PALM CANYON, LLC, APPEALING
THE DECEMBER 9, 2015, DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION TO DENY A REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION
OF TIME FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MIXED-USE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CONSISTING OF 125 CONDOMINIUM
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UNITS AND APPROXIMATELY 39,000-SQUARE FEET OF
COMMERCIAL RETAIL SPACE ON A 2.67-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT
440-490 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (PDD 311):
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the Staff Report dated February 17, 2016.
Councilmemb-.,— egoesteci iiie City Council consider postponement
of the hearing.
Councilmember Roberts questioned if any new information has been
provided by the Applicant.
ACTION: 1) Public Testimony was closed on February 3, 2016; 2)
Continue the public hearing to March 2, 2016, and 3) Direct the City Clerk
to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing as required by law. Motion
Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Mills and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
1.B. CONSIDERATION OF THE VACATION OF PORTIONS OF CAMINO
PAROCELA RIGHT-OF-WAY AT THE END OF FERN CANYON DRIVE,
AND APPROVING A DETERMINATION THAT THE ACTION IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) (FILE R 14-26):
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided
background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated
February 17, 2016.
Councilmember Foat questioned who currently owns the land.
Mayor Moon opened the public hearing, and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
ANDREW JESSUP, Palm Springs, commented on safety in the
neighborhood and requested the vacation to provide additional security to
the property.
DEBBIE FINSTEN, read a statement from the surrounding neighborhood
in support of the vacation of the street, and commented on traffic access
to proposed developments.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Roberts requested City Council consider approving the
vacation, and requested Staff address proposed use of streets for future
development.
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ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23973, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, VACATING
AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN
PORTIONS OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATED FOR
CAMINO PAROCELA LOCATED ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF
FERN CANYON DRIVE, IN SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE
4 EAST. F-!Lr R A 23, AND APPROVING A DETERMINATION THAT
THE ACTION IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)." Motion Councilmember
Roberts, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills and unanimously carried
on a roll call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
JERI BARRY, Palm Springs, commented on the CV Link and the installation of the CV
Link in the City of Palm Springs.
DOUG JONES, Palm Springs, commented on Item 2.K., and requested the City Council
approve the time-limited parking, as it is being used for the sale of used vehicles.
ELLEN LOCKERT, Palm Springs, commented on greenhouse gases, and requested the
City Council consider additional regulations.
RICHARD JENKINS, Palm Springs, commented on fees at Demuth Park for preparation
of softball fields.
WES RANKINS, commented on Item 4.A. and noted the Human Rights Commission
support of the street name change.
JONATHAN VISCHNER, commented on the purpose of government.
STEPHANIE AUSTIN, Palm Springs, commented on the Downtown Revitalization
project, and requested the City Council consider a moratorium on Downtown
development.
PATRICK BROWN, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.A. and stated the majority of
residents at the Esprit development are opposed to the name change.
ALEXANDER MARR, commented on Item 4.A. and stated his opposition to the street
name change of Golf Club.
CLEMENT LUMLEY, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City
Council support the street name change.
PAULA AUBURN, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City Council support the
street name change.
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JOHN TREJBAL, commented on Item 4.A. and stated the majority of residents at the
Esprit development are opposed to the name change of Golf Club.
LISA MIDDLETON, commented on recent discussion with OnePS regarding street
repairs and requested the City Council commit to street repairs over the next seven
years, and short-term vncaticr;
KEVIN HARMON, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City Council support the
street name change.
VIRGINIA TREJBAL, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City Council oppose
the street name change.
RUTH DEBRA, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City Council support the
street name change.
PAMELA STEELE, commented on the closure of Plaza Racquet Club, and requested
the City Council consider an historic designation.
LOUISE BLEIER, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City
Council oppose the street name change.
LORNA KELLS, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City Council oppose the
street name change.
JANEL HUNT, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City Council support the
street name change.
MARK WALTHOUR, Palm Springs, commented on the mural at the Desert Highland
Unity Center, Item 4.A., and requested the City Council support the street name
change.
JOSEPH McDONOUGH, commented on the closure of the Plaza Racquet Club.
JAY FRANCIS, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City Council oppose the
street name change.
MARIAM BARTRAM, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City
Council oppose the street name change.
DANIEL ALGAZI, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City
Council oppose the street name change.
SHANE FEAZELL, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City Council oppose the
street name change.
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MATT LEVY, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City Council oppose the
street name change.
RON MATLIN, commented on the BUZZ and requested the City Council remove the
BUZZ from the residential neighborhood.
PATRICIA BRESLIN, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City Council oppose
the street name change.
MELANIE MOREIRA, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City Council oppose
the street name change.
YARA DA SILVA-HEYING, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City Council
oppose the street name change.
JUDY DEERTRACK, commented on Item 4.B., and the lack of information on the item,
and requested public meetings and hearings.
DANA MATTHOW, commented on the Historic Plaza Theatre and requested the City
reopen the theatre.
JOY BROWN MEREDITH, thanked Police Chief Reyes for his service, and Downtown
and Code Enforcement Staff, commented on Item 4.B., and requested the City Council
consider a MainStreet representative to the committee.
ANGEL DE LA TORRE, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City Council
oppose the street name change.
CAROL DAVIS, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City Council support the
street name change.
SID CRAIG, commented on the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council
deliberations on the Plaza Racquet Club.
The City Council recessed at 8:38 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:50 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Roberts and Councilmember Foat requested exterminator service in
City Hall.
Mayor Moon requested Staff place a discussion item on the next agenda regarding fees
to prepare softball fields.
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Councilmember Foat commented on the public input and CVAG process for the CV
Link.
Mayor Moon apologized for his absence at the last Parks and Recreation Commission
meeting.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: Nopfm..
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.13., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.K., 2.M., 2.P., 2.Q., 2.R.,
and 2.S. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills
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 February 17,
2016, City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of January 29, 2016, and
February 2, 2016. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1). STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR
THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2016:
ACTION: Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and
Purchase Orders for the period of January 1 through 31, 2016. Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.E. FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 AUDIT REPORTS BY THE CITY'S
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS:
ACTION: Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Audit Reports
prepared by the City's independent auditors. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.F. PURCHASE A NETWORK SERVER AND ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE
FROM DELL INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,102.96:
ACTION: 1) Approve the purchase of a new PowerEdge R730 Server and
associated software from Dell Inc. utilizing the national cooperative
NASPO ValuePoint agreement #WN03AGW in the amount of $26,102.96;
and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.K. APPROVAL OF 2-HOUR TIME LIMITED PARKING ON THE EAST
PALM CANYON DRIVE FRONTAGE ROAD ADJACENT TO THE
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CANYON SANDS CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT (LINDEN WAY TO
GENE AUTRY TRAIL):
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23974, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING A 2-HOUR TIME LIMITED PARKING ZONE FROM
8:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. INCLUDING SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS ON
THE 4300 BLOCK OF T.-IE EAST FALh, CANYON DRIVE FRONTAGE
ROAD ADJACENT TO THE CANYON SANDS CONDOMINIUM
DEVELOPMENT." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.M. LEASE EXTENSION OPTION WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY
ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP FOR OFFICE SPACE AT A CITY OWNED
BUILDING AT 3111 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY:
ACTION: 1) Approve Lease Amendment No 1, Extension Option, with the
Coachella Valley Economic Partnership for the property at 3111 E.
Tahquitz Canyon Way; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A6037. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.13. CONSIDERATION OF THE SUMMARY VACATION OF A PUBLIC
UTILITY AND SEWER EASEMENT OVER LOT "I" OF TRACT MAP
32233-5 AND APPROVING A DETERMINATION THAT THE ACTION IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) LOCATED IN THE ESCENA
DEVELOPMENT (FILE R 15-13):
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23975, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, VACATING
AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN A
PORTION OF AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITY AND SEWER
PURPOSES OVER LOT "I" OF TRACT MAP 32233-5, IN SECTION 7,
TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, AND APPROVING A
DETERMINATION THAT THE ACTION IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
(FILE R 15-13)." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.R. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF CALIFORNIA
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FORM CAL OES 130
DESIGNATING PERSONNEL TO ACT AS THE AGENT FOR THE CITY
WHEN SEEKING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AFTER A DISASTER:
ACTION: 1) Approve the Form 130 Disaster Designees as the City
Manager/Director of Emergency Services, Fire Chief, and Director of
Finance and Treasury; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to certify and transmit
CalOES Form 130 to the California Office of Emergency Services.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.S. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING IN THE AMOUNT OF
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$35,000 FOR ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES
FOR THE BOGERT TRAIL BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT, CITY
PROJECT NO. 07-03, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BHLS 5282 (026):
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 5580 with
Dokken Engineering, in the amount of $35,000, for a total contract amount
of $873,985 for the Bogert Trail Bridge Rehabilitation Project, City Project
No. 07-03. Pederul ".id Project No R: ;;.; 5;82 (Q26), and 2) Authorize the
City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5580. Approved as
part of the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
The City Council heard Excluded Consent Calendar Items 2.C., 2.G., and 2.H.
concurrently.
City Clerk Thompson provided background information on Commission and Board
appointments and requested the City Council take no action on Item 2.C., amend the
expiration terms on Item 2.G., and amend the expiration terms on Item 2.H., and take
no action on Recommendation No. 4 for Item 2.1-1.
Councilmember Roberts stated his support for the City Clerk's recommendation on
Commission and Board Appointments.
ACTION: 1) Take no action on Item 2.C.; 2) Approve Item 2.G. amending the terms;
3) Approve Item 2.1-1. amending the terms and taking no action on Recommendation
No. 4. Motion Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Mills and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2.C. APPOINT MICHAEL JOHNSTON TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2016, FOR THE TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2019:
No action taken.
2.G. APPOINTMENT TO THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION:
ACTION: Appoint Robert McCann to the Sustainability Commission for the term
ending June 30, 2018. Unanimously approved (5-0).
2.H. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION:
ACTION: 1) Appoint Trae Daniel to the Parks & Recreation Commission for the
unexpired term ending June 30, 2017; 2) Appoint Les Young to the Parks &
Recreation Commission for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2018; 3) Appoint
Alan Bowley to the Parks & Recreation Commission for the term expiring
June 30, 2016. Unanimously approved (5-0).
2.1. CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM SPRINGS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,800 FOR A BUSINESS
OUTREACH PROGRAM:
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ACTION: Withdrawn from the Agenda at the request of Staff. Motion Mayor Pro
Tern Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried on a
roll call vote.
2.J. APPROVAL OF AB 2766/MSRC LOCAL GOVERNMENT MATCH PROGRAM
CONTRACT NO. ML16038 IN THE AMOUNT OF $495,000 WITH THE SOUTH
COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SCAQMD) FOR BIKE
LANE INSTALLATION AND PURCHASE OF HEAVY DUTY COMPRESSED
NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUELED VEHICLES:
Councilmember Kors commented on the success of the City obtaining
Sustainability grants.
ACTION: 1) Approve AB 2766 / MSRC Local Government Match Program
Contract No. ML16038 with South Coast Air Quality Management District, in the
amount of $495,000 ($230,000 AQMD Discretionary Funds Grant / $100,000
City's AB2766 Subvention Funds / $165,000 Local Funding) for purchase of four
(4) CNG heavy duty vehicles and installation of bike lanes; 2) Authorize
Procurement to conduct the appropriate bid processes, or utilize cooperative
purchase contracts if available, in accordance with the Procurement Ordinance
and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents, including all
purchase orders, as necessary to purchase the four (4) CNG heavy duty
vehicles; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
A6828. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
Mayor Pro Tern Mills stated he has a business related conflict of interest with respect to
Item 21., would not participate in the discussion or the vote and left Council Chamber.
2.L. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND
AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE HERMOSA DRIVE, STREET AND STORM
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, FEDERAL PROJECT PLHDL06-5282 (032) &
HPLUL-5282 (033), CITY PROJECT NO. 09-04:
ACTION: 1) Approve the plans, specifications and estimate for the Hermosa
Drive Street and Storm Drainage Improvements Project; and 2) Authorize staff to
advertise and solicit bids for the Hermosa Drive Street and Storm Drainage
Improvements Project, Federal Project PLHDL06-5282 (032) & HPLUL-5282
(033), City Project No. 09-04. Motion Councilmember Roberts, seconded by
Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Kors, Councilmember
Roberts, and Mayor Moon.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
Mayor Pro Tern Mills returned to the dais.
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2.N. APPROVAL OF A BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF
$100,000 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
$100,000 with Interest 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. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2.0. 2016 STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION, MISSION STATEMENT, THREE
YEAR GOALS, AND SIX MONTH OBJECTIVES:
Councilmember Foat commented on the success of the Strategic Planning
session.
Councilmember Kors noted the communication goals were missing in the
summary written materials.
Councilmember Roberts requested posting of the mission statement and goals at
City Hall, and requested monthly updates to the City Council.
Mayor Moon stated the strategic planning meeting was an open and public
session and invited the public to attend the follow-up session.
ACTION: Receive and file the Strategic Planning Record. Motion
Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Moon and unanimously carried
on a roll call vote.
2.Q. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE TROLLEY SERVICES OPERATOR
AGREEMENT WITH MV TRANSPORTATION INC:
Councilmember Foat requested the City Council Subcommittee meet to discuss
potential improvements and refinements to the BUZZ.
Mayor Pro Tern Mills questioned the established variable rates for service and if
the rates were in the established compensation schedule.
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A6564, with MV
Transportation, Inc. for Trolley Services Operation, authorizing the City Manager
to increase hours of operation of the BUZZ trolley insofar as costs for such
services are included in the fiscal year budget approved by the City Council; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6564.
Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Mills and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
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4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. REPORT ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION
FOR APPROVAL OF A STREET NAME CHANGE APPLICATION FROM
CROSSLEY ROAD AND GOLF CLUB DRIVE TO LAWRENCE
CROSSLEY ROAD BETWEEN EAST RAMON ROAD AND EAST PALM
CANYON DRIVE (CASE 5.1376 SNC):
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the Staff Report dated February 17, 2016.
Councilmember Roberts commented on the process with the Planning
Commission, and stated naming the street after him is not enough and the
City needs to honor Lawrence Crossley, and stated his support for
sending this item to the Planning Commission.
Mayor Pro Tern Mills requested Staff address the process and application
before the Planning Commission, questioned if the Planning Commission
can initiate a street name change, commented on the petition, and stated
the name change may defeat the purpose with the noted contention of the
name change, and the City should look for a better way to recognize
Lawrence Crossley.
Councilmember Kors questioned if the street has always been Golf Club
or changed, stated his support to referring the name change to the
Planning Commission, and requested additional information on cost to
businesses.
Councilmember Foat stated the intent was to make the change over a
period of time, commented on the petition and the addition of the Planning
Commission, questioned if internal streets of Esprit could be changed to
Golf Club Drive, requested Staff review the potential of partial change on
34th Street, noted her support for additional recognition, and requested
Staff address any affect and cost to land lease properties.
Councilmember Roberts commented on the history of Lawrence Crossley,
requested the City Council consider an hoc subcommittee.
Mayor Moon commented on the process, and stated his support of
referring to the Planning Commission, and requested Planning
Commission, Staff, and the Measure J Commission review and present
recommendations.
Councilmember Kors questioned the number of homes that have a Golf
Club address.
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Councilmember Roberts recommends the City Council form a
Subcommittee and the Subcommittee would report recommendations and
findings to the Planning Commission.
ACTION: 1) Appoint Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Roberts to
a City Council ad hoc subcommittee to further discuss the naming of the
street and ether methods to recc-,size Lawrence Crossley; and 2) Diiect
the subcommittee to make recommendations to the Planning Commission;
and 3) Refer the street name change to the Planning Commission. Motion
Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Foat and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
The City Council recommended the City Council subcommittee bring forth
recommendations within two months.
4.B. CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT ON THE
DOWNTOWN PARK/EVENT CENTER:
The City Council Subcommittee, Mayor Pro Tern Mills and Councilmember
Roberts, provided an update to the City Council on the Downtown
Park/Event Center, and presented the current renderings of the project.
Councilmember Foat questioned if the project is fenced, stated her
support for an open park with no fencing, requested the Subcommittee
address the placement of the stage for a major concert and if
infrastructure was included, public restrooms, inclusions of dressing rooms
and storage, requested the Subcommittee research the potential for
artificial turf, and stated the conceptual plan still needs work.
Mayor Moon questioned the ability for the City to pay for the public park
and requested financial analysis, the cost of maintenance, and the
additional Staff and Police that would be needed.
Councilmember Kors commented on the prioritization of projects, stated
his support for the Subcommittee to continue to work through the plans,
stated his support for no fencings, and public non-gender restrooms.
Mayor Pro Tern Mills commented on the funding, the previous discussions
for funding of $8.5 million, and requested the City Council provide
direction on funding.
Councilmember Kors stated his support for the preliminary funding of $8.5
million with options for reductions or additions.
Councilmember Roberts stated the Subcommittee will continue working on
a design along with options for potential additions or deletions.
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No action taken.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. REQUEST BY Al CALIFORNIA, LLC FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY (PCN) TO SELL BEER AND WINE
(TYPE 20 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE) FOR OFF-
SITE CONSUMPTION AT A PROPOSED GROCERY STORE LOCATED
AT 5200 EAST RAMON ROAD (CASE 5.0984 PCN):
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the Staff Report dated February 17, 2016.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23976, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE IN ORDER TO SELL BEER AND WINE (TYPE 20
STATE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE) FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5200 EAST RAMON ROAD, WITHIN
CENSUS TRACT 0447.02." Motion Councilmember Roberts, seconded
by Mayor Pro Tem Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
5.B. MID-YEAR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 BUDGET UPDATE:
GeoffreyKiehl Director
ector of Finance provided ba
ckground ackground information as
outlined in the
Staff Report dated
d February 17, 2016.
Councilmember Kors questioned if the Cityhas established a goal for
Fund Balance reserve, the purpose for the Measure J contingency
reserve, the rate of expenditures vs. the previous year.
Councilmember Foat commented on the TOT and the effect of the TOT
incentive program, requested Staff provide net TOT increases.
Councilmember Roberts commented on the trending and the booming
economy in Palm Springs as compared to other cities, stated his support
for setting a higher percentage for reserves.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills commented on reserves and requested Staff
address the history of reserves in the City and for other cities.
No action taken.
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S.C. APPOINT TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE :
ACTION: Appoint Mayor Moon and Councilmember Kors to the
Information Technology ad hoc City Council Subcommittee. Motion
Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Mills and
unanimcusly carried on a roll call vote.
City Attorney Holland stated he may have a business income related conflict of
interest with respect to Item 5.D., would not participate in the discussion or the
vote and left Council Chamber.
S.D. PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION ON CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
Staff Report dated February 17, 2016.
Councilmember Kors questioned the costs, and commented on a process
of separation of services regarding recommending litigation and
performing the litigation services.
Councilmember Foat commented on the process for initiation of litigation,
and special expertise services when contracting legal services.
Councilmember Roberts questioned the comparison of hours of both
models compared to the costs.
Mayor Moon stated if City Staff performed the service, the management
team puts in many more hours and days than the normal work week.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills commented on the 2004-05 City Council discussion
on City Attorney services, the challenges regarding the previous in-house
attorney, and stated the decision should be about the people and who the
City Council hires as the City Attorney.
Councilmember Kors commented and compared the costs for the contract
legal counsel, and stated perhaps the City should explore two paths of
contracting and looking at an in-house model.
Councilmember Foat stated a City Attorney is unique, and commented on
the benefits to having contract attorney services that specialize in
municipal law.
Mayor Pro Tern Mills stated the benefits of retention when contracting for
legal services.
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Councilmember Kors stated his preference for an in-house attorney if the
City could find the right person.
Discussion was held regarding forming a City Council ad hoc
Subcommittee or tabling the item.
ACTION: Ta"le and continue the di russion to the March 2, 2016
meeting. Motion Councilmember Kors, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
City Attorney Holland retuned to Council Chamber.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Mayor Pro Tern Mills requested Staff address the screening of equipment on the co-
generation plant at City Hall.
Mayor Moon requested the City Manager place on the next Agenda a City Council
Subcommittee report on the Dog Park and the Plaza Racquet Club, including a report
from the Parks and Recreation Commission.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 11:27 p.m. to a Joint Meeting with the
Tribe on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. at the Palm Springs Convention
Center. The next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 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 2nd
DAY OF MARCH, 2016. —
ROBERT MOON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
�AMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK