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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:12 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Palm Springs Air Force ROTC Junior Color Guard, led the
Pledge.
INVOCATION: Rabbi Sally Olins, Temple Isaiah, led the Invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember
Mills, Mayor Pro Tern Lewin, and Mayor Pougnet.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Pougnet announced the opening of the Welwood Murray Memorial Library and
the Eisenhower Medical Center ribbon cutting.
Mayor Pro Tern Lewin and Councilmember Foat provided an update on the PSNIC and
Desert Regional Neighborhood Night.
Mayor Pro Tern Lewin announced the California DMV Salton Sea License Plate
Program.
Mayor Pougnet announced the upcoming 2015 Mayor's State of the City address.
Councilmember Foat provided an update on animal adoptions at the Palm Springs
Animal Shelter.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 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(a) Existing Litigation titled Alexander M. Wemicke vs. City
of Palm Springs, Riverside Superior Court, Indio Division, Case No. INC1208381, and
Advocates for Better Community Development v. City of Palm Springs, Riverside
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Superior Court, Palm Springs Division, Case No. PSC1405677, and stated he has
received information regarding the case after the posting of the Agenda, and there is an
immediate need to hear and/or take action.
ACTION: 1) Find the matter came to the attention of the City after the posting of the
agenda and there is an immediate need to hear and/or take action; and 2) Add to the
Closed Session Agenda, pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Section 54956.9(a) two cases of
existing litigation titled Alexander M. Wemicke vs. City of Palm Springs, Riverside
Superior Court Case, Indio Division, Case No. INC1208381 and Advocates for Better
Community Development v. City of Palm Springs, Riverside Superior Court, Palm
Springs Division, Case No. PSC1405677. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Lewin, seconded
by Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously carried (5-0).
City Attorney Holland reported the City Council provided direction to City Staff,
otherwise no reportable action were taken.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Mills noted his abstention on Item 2.C. Warrant No. 1076409.
Councilmember Foat requested Item 23. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Hutcheson,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lewin and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
I.A. ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES INTO COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD) NO. 2006-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICES) ANNEXATION NO. 8, CALLING AND CONDUCTING THE
SPECIAL ELECTION, AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN THE CFD (DESERT
PALISADES, TRACT 35540):
City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the
Staff Report dated February 18, 2015.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming
forward the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23766, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES),
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE
LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS (ANNEXATION
NO. 8) (DESERT PALISADES, TRACT 35540)." Motion Councilmember
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Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lewin and unanimously carried
on a roll call vote.
City Clerk Thompson stated he canvassed the results of the special
election and executed the Canvass and Statement of Result of election as
follows: Annexation No. 8, 117 votes cast, 117 yes votes cast, zero no
votes cast, 2/3rds of the property owners voting yes for the Annexation,
the City Council may proceed with adopting the resolution and introduce
the ordinance.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23767, "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
PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN
AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN (ANNEXATION NO.
8) (DESERT PALISADES, TRACT 35540);" and 2) Waive reading of the
full text and introduce on first reading by title only, Ordinance No. 1872,
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION
TERRITORY (ANNEXATION NO. 8) (DESERT PALISADES, TRACT
35540)." Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember
Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
I.B. SPECTRUM SERVICES (VERIZON WIRELESS) CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A FIFTY FOOT TALL MONOPOLE WITH
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT SHELTER, VARIANCE REQUEST TO
EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ANTENNA HEIGHT PERMITTED AT A
DESERT WATER AGENCY SITE ON SAN JOAQUIN DRIVE,
APPROVING A CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION (CASE
NOS. 5.1316 CUP AND 6.531 VAR):
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the Staff Report dated February 18, 2015.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
MICHAEL HAYES, Applicant, requested the City Council approve the
project.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with
respect to the cell tower: mono-palm v. mono-pole installation, the location
and/or the removal of the five-palm trees, the proposed eight-foot wall
should match the current Escena wall.
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MOTION: Adopt Resolution "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A FIFTY FOOT TALL
MONOPOLE AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT SHELTER, A VARIANCE
TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ANTENNA HEIGHT PERMITTED AT A
DESERT WATER AGENCY SITE ON SAN JOAQUIN DRIVE, AND A
CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, ZONE M-1-P SECTION 18 (CASES
5.1315 CUP AND CASE 6.531 VAR)," in a mono-pole style, requiring the
eight-foot fence match the existing Escena fence, and removing the
condition for five additional palm trees. Motion Councilmember
Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Mills and failed 2-3 on a
roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, and Councilmember Mills.
NOES: Councilmember Foat, Mayor Pro Tern Lewin, and
Mayor Pougnet.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A FIFTY FOOT TALL
MONOPOLE AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT SHELTER, A VARIANCE
TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ANTENNA HEIGHT PERMITTED AT A
DESERT WATER AGENCY SITE ON SAN JOAQUIN DRIVE, AND A
CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, ZONE M-1-P SECTION 18 (CASES
5.1315 CUP AND CASE 6.531 VAR)," in a mono-pole style, requiring the
eight-foot fence match the existing Escena fence, and requiring the
installation of five additional palm trees. Motion Councilmember Foat,
seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and failed 2-3 on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, and Councilmember Hutcheson.
NOES: Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Tern Lewin, and
Mayor Pougnet.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
KATHLEEN ERCOL, announced the upcoming Riverside County Public Health
Community Forum.
AL SMOOT thanked the City Council for the opportunity to serve the City in his various
capacities constructing capital projects in the City of Palm Springs.
BUNNI BENARON, Rancho Mirage, commented on Item S.A. and requested the R.
Hero sculpture be placed at the Palm Springs Public Library.
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KAREN BARONE, commented on Item 5.A. and requested the R. Hero sculpture be
placed at the Palm Springs Public Library.
LEXIE MARTONE, Palm Springs, commented on golf-course noise in the early
morning.
NANCY STUART, Palm Springs, provided an update on the Palm Springs Aerial
Tramway.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pougnet requested the City Manager provide information on traffic calming on
Murray Canyon and the other issues in the Indian Canyons.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Ready provided an update on the City Hall Parking Lot Repaving Project.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.1., 2.J.,
2.K., 21., 2.M., 2.N., 2.0., 2.P. 2.Q., 2.R., and 2.S. Motion Councilmember
Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lewin 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 18, 2015, City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of February 4, 2015.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23768, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED 1-17-15 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 418979 THROUGH
419002 TOTALING $44,342.42 LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED
1076280 THROUGH 1076300 TOTALING $107,190.18, FIVE WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR $165,614.44, AND SEVEN ELECTRONIC ACH
DEBITS OF $1,115,626.43 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$1,432,773.47, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 2) Adopt Resolution
No. 23769, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1076301 THROUGH
1076394 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,068,212.33, DRAWN
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ON BANK OF AMERICA;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 23770, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1076395 THROUGH 1076516
IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,684,053.58, DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar noting the
abstention of Councilmember Mills on Warrant No. 1076409.
2.D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR
THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2015:
ACTION: Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and
Purchase Orders for the period of January 1 through January 31, 2015.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.E. RATIFY AND APPOINT THE NOMINATION OF THE CITY OF
COACHELLA TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION FOR THE TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015:
ACTION: Reappoint David Garcia, as the City of Coachella
representative, to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for
the term ending December 31, 2015. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.F. RATIFY AND APPOINT THE NOMINATION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
MIRAGE TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION FOR THE TERM ENDING JANUARY 31, 2018:
ACTION: Appoint William Riesen, as the City of Rancho Mirage
representative, to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for
the term ending January 31, 2018. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.G. CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6565 WITH MATICH
CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $140,984.01 FOR THE 2014
PAVEMENT OVERLAY AND RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
(CP 14-04):
ACTION: 1) Approve Change Order No. 4 to Agreement No. A6565 in the
amount of $140,984.01 with Matich Corporation for the Pavement Overlay
and Reconstruction Project (CP 14-04); and 2) Authorize the City Manager
to execute all necessary documents. A6565. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.H. ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEMUTH GYM FLOOR REPLACEMENT
PROJECT (CP 14-06):
ACTION: 1) Accept the public work improvement identified as the Demuth
Gym Floor Replacement Project as completed (CP 14-06); and
2) Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file for recordation with the
Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for the Demuth Gym
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Floor Replacement Project (14-06). A6617. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.1. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CERRITOS FIELD INFIELD REPLACEMENT
AND LIGHTPOLE RELOCATION PROJECT (IFB 1"4):
ACTION: 1) Accept the public work of improvement identified as the
Cerritos Field Infield Replacement and Lightpole Relocation Project,
Invitation for Bid 15-04, as completed; and 2) Authorize the City Engineer
to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a
Notice of Completion for the Cerritos Field Infield Replacement and
Lightpole Relocation Project (IFB 15-04). A6606-1. Approved as part of
the Consent Calendar.
2.J. APPROVE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF NET MOTION MOBILITY
SOFTWARE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, INCLUSIVE OF
ANNUAL LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE FOR FIVE (5) YEARS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $51,487.71:
ACTION: 1) Approve the purchase of the Net Motion Mobility software
system and licenses from CDW-G, Inc. through the National IPA
cooperative purchase agreement in the amount of $51,487.71 inclusive of
the initial set-up, training, license, and maintenance fees for five (5) years;
and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
A6673. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.K. RATIFICATION OF THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE ACCESS
LINE RATE APPROVED BY THE VOTERS BY MEASURE "G"
PURSUANT TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE § 3.39.050:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23771, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING
THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE ACCESS LINE RATE PURSUANT
TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE § 3.39.050 APPROVED BY THE
VOTERS BY MEASURE G." Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.L. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$36,698.84 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6518 WITH ABBOUD DIAMOND
CONSTRUCTION, INC., AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE WELWOOD
MURRAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY REMODEL (CP 13-03):
ACTION: 1) Approve Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $35,698.84
with Abboud Diamond Construction, Inc., and authorize the City Manager
to execute the Change Order; 2) Accept the public work of improvement
identified as the Welwood Murray Memorial Library Remodel Project
(CP 13-03), as completed; and 3) Authorize the City Engineer to execute
and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of
Completion for the Welwood Murray Memorial Library Remodel Project
(CP 13-03). A6518. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.M. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE AND
AUTHORIZATION TO BID, AND APPROVAL OF A CEQA NOTICE OF
EXEMPTION FOR THE DESERT HIGHLAND UNITY CENTER GYM AIR
CONDITIONING IMPROVEMENTS (CP 14-15):
ACTION: 1) Approve the filing of a CEQA Notice of Exemption for the
Desert Highland Unity Center Gym Air Conditioning Improvements
(CP 14-15); 2) Authorize the appropriation of $50,000 of Measure Y
(Capital Project Fund 261) budget from Account 261-2494-51500 (General
Park Improvements) to the Desert Highland Unity Center Gym Air
Conditioning Improvements (CP 14-15) into a new Account 261-2494-
59438 (JO Jesse DHUC Gym A/C); and 3) Approve the plans and
specifications, and authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for the
Desert Highland Unity Center Gym Air Conditioning Improvements (CP
14-15). Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.N. REQUEST BY LAWRENCE SALAMEH FOR A RESOLUTION OF
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY (PCN) TO SELL BEER, WINE
AND DISTILLED SPIRITS FOR OFF PREMISE CONSUMPTION (TYPE
21 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE) AT A PROPOSED
LIQUOR STORE LOCATED AT 2781 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE
(CASE 5.0971 PCN):
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23773, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE IN ORDER TO SELL BEER, WINE AND DISTILLED
SPIRITS (TYPE 21 STATE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
LICENSE) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2781 NORTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE, WITHIN CENSUS TRACT NO. 0446.06 (CASE 5.0971
PCN)." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.0. APPROVAL AND TRANSMITTAL OF RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION
PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS 15-16A) FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1,
2015, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE § 34169(g)(1):
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23774, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ACTING
SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPROVING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE
(ROPS 15-16A) FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2015, THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2015, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND
SAFETY CODE § 34169(g)(1)." Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.P. APPROVAL OF A BUDGET RESOLUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$162,936 AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 8 IN THE
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AMOUNT OF $775,271 WITH OPTERRA ENERGY SYSTEMS FOR THE
CITYWIDE ENERGY PROJECT:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23772, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 TO UPGRADE AND/OR
REPLACE OLDER MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AT
VARIOUS MUNICIPAL FACILITIES AS PART OF THE CITYWIDE
ENERGY PROJECT;" 2) Approve Change Order No. 8 in the amount of
$775,271 with Opterra Energy Services, Inc. to upgrade and/or replace
older mechanical electrical equipment at the Airport and other Municipal
Facilities and extend the contract through July 31, 2015; and 3) Authorize
the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to implement the
Change Order. A6375. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.Q. WEST AVIATION SERVICES, INC. NON-EXCLUSIVE OPERATING
AND LEASE AGREEMENT FOR EXCLUSIVE USE SPACE:
ACTION: 1) Approve Non-Exclusive Operating and Lease Agreement for
Exclusive Use Space with West Aviation Services, Inc., dba Sierra
Aviation Group, for 351 SF effective March 1, 2015, through
February 28, 2018, with (two) one-year options at $877.50 per month; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement. A5958.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.R. APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AND ASSIGNMENT AND
ASSUMPTION OF A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
(A5393) BETWEEN LV PALM SPRINGS VILLAGE, LLC, (ASSIGNOR),
FCA CA, LLC, (ASSIGNEE), AND THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
REGARDING TRACT MAP NO. 31848-1 (AVALON), NORTH INDIAN
CANYON DRIVE AND SUNRISE PARKWAY:
ACTION: 1) Approve a First Amendment to and Assignment and
Assumption of Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Tract Map 31848-
1 ("Avalon"), A5393, between LV Palm Springs Village, LLC, as Assignor,
FCA CA, LLC, as Assignee, and the City of Palm Springs, subject to the
City Attorney's final review and approval; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5393. Approved as part
of the Consent Calendar.
2.S. SKY CHEFS, INC. NON-EXCLUSIVE AIRLINE CATERING
CONCESSION AND SPACE AGREEMENT:
ACTION: 1) Approve a three-year Non-Exclusive Airline Catering
Concession and Space Agreement at Palm Springs International Airport
(PSP) with Sky Chefs, Inc. from April 15, 2015, through April 14, 2018,
with an additional (two) one-year options for an airside catering vehicle
parking space at a monthly rental rate of $625 per month and a 12.25%
portage concession fee of gross revenue from in-flight catering services;
and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
A5997. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.T. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SYMBLAZE
FOR BRANDING AND CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS
BUZZ:
Councilmember Foat requested an update on the proposed modifications to the
Buzz stops and routes.
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A6552 with Symblaze,
for an additional amount of $32,724 and a revised total contract amount of
$87,549; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
A6552. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin
and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AND A NON-URGENCY ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTIONS 2.06.030, 6.12.030, AND 94.10.00 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COUNCIL CALL UP OF
COMMISSION AND BOARD ACTIONS AND SUSPENSION OF
REGULATORY ORDINANCES:
City Attorney Holland provided background information as outlined in the
Staff Report dated February 18, 2015.
Mayor Pro Tern Lewin requested the City Attorney address the modified
language as it relates to City Council call up provisions.
Councilmember Foat commented on finding C in the ordinance.
ACTION: 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and
read by title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 1873, "AN URGENCY
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTIONS 2.06.030, 6.12.030, AND 94.10.00 OF THE
PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COUNCIL CALL UP
OF COMMISSION AND BOARD ACTIONS AND THE SUSPENSION OF
REGULATORY ORDINANCES 6.12.030 OF THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE;" and 2) Introduce on first reading, and refer to the
Planning Commission, Ordinance No. 1874, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS
2.06.030, 6.12.030, AND 94.10.00 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO COUNCIL CALL UP OF COMMISSION AND
BOARD ACTIONS AND THE SUSPENSION OF REGULATORY
ORDINANCES 6.12.030 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE."
Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember
Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
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4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
S.A. APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF THE SCULPTURE "R. HERO" BY
KAREN AND TONY BARONE AT AN ALTERNATE SITE:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
Staff Report dated February 18, 2015.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the proposed locations.
ACTION: 1) Approve the installation of the donated sculpture "R. HERO"
at the Palm Springs Public Library; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Lewin,
seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote.
S.B. DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL REGULATIONS ON THE CONVERSION
OF RENTAL HOUSING TO CONDOMINIUMS INCLUDING
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
City Attorney Holland provided background information as outlined in the
Staff Report dated February 18, 2015.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with
respect to tenant relocation assistance for conversions: formula to
calculate tenant relocation assistance, incorporation of a tiered system for
location assistance, effect with rent control units, additional research on
effects of Section 8 Housing units, the applicability to mobile home park
conversions, the impact on recent purchases under the current rules, and
inclusion of a right of first purchase.
ACTION: Appoint Mayor Pro Tern Lewin and Mayor Pougnet to an ad hoc
City Council Subcommittee for condominium conversions. By unanimous
consent of the City Council.
S.C. SECOND QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 BUDGET UPDATE:
Geoffrey Kiehl, Director of Finance, provided background information as
outlined in the Mid-Year 2014-15 Budget Update Report dated February
18, 2015.
No action taken.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Mayor Pougnet requested Staff present an update on the water saving component of
the Chevron Project and requested Staff develop a program to change the Official City
Flag.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 7:43 p.m. to Wednesday,
March 4, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by Closed Session,
Small Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
4T" DAY OF MARCH, 2015.
STEPHE P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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ME5 THOMPSON, CITY CLERK