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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
6:00 P.M. JOINT MEETING CITY COUNCIL AND THE MEASURE "J" COMMISSION
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the Joint Meeting with the Measure J
Commission to order at 6:11 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.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Pougnet and the City Council proclaimed October 15, 2014, as Claudy Crawford
day in the City of Palm Springs in celebration of her 100th Birthday,
Fire Chief John Allen announced the 2014 Great Shake Out.
Councilmember Lewin and Councilmember Mills provided an update on the Palm
Springs High School Homecoming event and parade.
Councilmember Lewin announced the Walk to School Day in the City of Palm Springs.
Mayor Pougnet provided an update on the installation of new bike corrals in Downtown
and Uptown Palm Springs, and announced the 2014 Cycledelic event.
Mayor Pougnet provided an update on the Kimpton Groundbreaking and the Downtown
Revitalization Project.
Councilmember Mills announced the Synergy Award from the Society of American
Architects for the Downtown Revitalization Project.
Councilmember Foat announced the Meals on Wheels fundraising event.
Councilmember Foat announced pet adoptions at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
NIKOHL VANDEL, Palm Springs, commented on Measure J priorities and requested
homeless programs be included for Measure J funding.
A. UPDATE AND PROGRESS REPORT OF MEASURE J FUNDS, CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, DISCUSS FUTURE PROJECTS AND
PRIORITIES:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the Measure
J audit and progress report documents dated October 15, 2014.
Suzanne Harrell, Financial Advisor, provided information on potential bonding
related to Measure A and Measure J.
Geoffrey Kiehl, Director of Finance, presented the audit results for the Measure J
funds.
The City Council and Measure J Commission discussed and/or commented on
the following with respect to Measure J projects and priorities: the length of time
to complete Measure J Capital Projects and Staff capacity, setting aside
sufficient funds for water conservation, the annual commission recommended
funding for community projects of $1 million, the process of funding community
projects with in-person presentations and involving PSNIC, funding community
projects affecting quality of life issues, not committing a specific amount annually,
the interest or expertise areas of the Commissioners, summarized the completed
projects and the priorities of the City Council.
The City Council and Commission discussed the following priorities: Public
Safety, Tahquitz Creek, Non-Motorized Transportation, Land Acquisition, Parks,
Street Repairs, Water Conservation, and Library.
ACTION: Direct Staff to provide for annual funding in the amount of $1 million
from Measure J funding for community projects. By unanimous consent of the
City Council.
The City Council recessed at 7:45 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:51 p.m.
7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the regular meeting to order at 7:51 p.m.
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ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Lewin, Councilmember Mills,
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Holland stated the meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m., the City
Council recessed into Closed Session to discuss items on the posted Closed Session
Agenda, and reported the City Council authorized the City Attorney to settle an ancillary
matter to the City of Palm Springs v. Ana Matosantos litigation and documents will be
made available when fully executed, and stated the City Council may recess to Closed
Session at the end of the meeting to discuss property items on the posted Closed
Session Agenda.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Mayor Pougnet requested Items 2.E., 2.N., and 23. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded
by Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Councilmember Mills stated he has a business related conflict of interest with
respect to Item 1.A., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left
Council Chamber.
1.A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT TWO
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES CONSISTING OF
MONOPOLES, EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED ZONING
HEIGHT, AT A VACANT PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON THE WEST
SIDE OF THE GOLDEN SANDS MOBILE HOME PARK AT 3430
NORTH SUNRISE WAY, APPLICANT DOUGLAS C. JONES (CASE
NOS. 5.1321 CUP AND 6.533 VAR):
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the Staff Report dated October 15, 2014.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
NORMAN MACLEOD, Applicant, outlined the proposed project and
requested the City Council approve the project.
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ELAINE CLERMONT, spoke in opposition to the proposed tower due to
effect on children and others.
KRISTINE ANDERSON, spoke in opposition to the proposed towers.
TOM FLIEGENSCHUH, stated his support for the proposed towers due to
cell service in the immediate area.
RICHARD BERGSTROM, stated his support for the proposed towers due
to cell service in the immediate area.
NANCY TAVICK, stated her support for the proposed towers due to cell
service in the immediate area.
JIM BAYLE, stated his support for the proposed towers due to cell service
in the immediate area.
ARMANDO VASQUEZ, stated his support for the proposed towers due to
cell service in the immediate area.
TERESA VASQUEZ, stated her support for the proposed towers due to
cell service in the immediate area.
SUE BUSTOS, stated her support for the proposed towers due to cell
service in the immediate area.
CHUCK BUSTOS, stated his support for the proposed towers due to cell
service in the immediate area.
ROSE MARIE KEYES, stated her support for the proposed towers due to
cell service in the immediate area.
JIM KEYES, stated his support for the proposed towers due to cell service
in the immediate area.
RODNEY THOMAS, stated his support for the proposed towers due to cell
service in the immediate area.
PATRICIA NYBERG, stated her support for the proposed towers due to
cell service in the immediate area.
PETER SALZMANN, stated his support for the proposed towers due to
cell service in the immediate area.
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ARLENE BERGSTROM, stated her support for the proposed towers due
to cell service in the immediate area.
NORMAN MACLEOD, Applicant Rebuttal, commented on the public
comment and the coverage provided.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Lewin stated his support for the project and requested the
City Council consider a monopalm.
Councilmember Foat requested Staff address the requirement of a
maintenance bond.
Mayor Pougnet commented on water conservation measures at the Four
Seasons.
ACTION: 1) Determine the final design as monopalms; and 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 23678, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION OF TWO FIFTY-SEVEN FOOT HIGH COMMERCIAL
COMMUNICATION ANTENNA MONOPOLES, AND A VARIANCE
APPLICATION TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ANTENNA HEIGHT FOR A
VACANT PARCEL LOCATED AT 3430 N. SUNRISE WAY; WEST OF
GOLDEN SANDS MOBILE HOME PARK AND LANDLOCKED BY PALM
SPRINGS GOLF COURSE (CASE NOS. 5.1321 CUP AND 6.533 VAR)."
Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Lewin, Mayor Pro
Tern Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
Councilmember Mills returned to the dais.
1.B. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION BY
ADVOCATES FOR BETTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
REGARDING A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING
PROPOSED ON BLOCK "B" OF THE MUSEUM MARKET PLAZA
SPECIFIC PLAN AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ANDREAS ROAD
AND PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 3.3606 MAJ):
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the Staff Report dated October 15, 2014.
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Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
FRANK TYSEN, Appellant, commented on the lack of hearings and the
lack of transparency for the Downtown Revitalization Project, commented
on the current charm of the City of Palm Springs, the lack of design, and
the height of the development, the lack of public participation, and the lack
of procedures for the approval of Block B.
EMILY HEMPHILL, Representing Applicant, commented on the public
participation for the project, stated City Staff followed procedures as
required by Code, commented on the litigation filed, and requested the
City Council uphold the decision of the Planning Commission.
ELAINE CLERMONT, stated the City followed the rules but no
transparency was provided on the project.
FRANK TYSEN, Appellant Rebuttal, commented on the lawsuits by
Advocates for Better Community Development.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with
respect to the appeal: the public notification process as outlined in the
Staff Report, and the lack of reasons for the appeal of Block B.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23679, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DENYING
THE APPEAL BY ADVOCATES FOR BETTER COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AND UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION TO APPROVE A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL
APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-STORY
COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
ANDREAS ROAD AND PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE NO. 3.3606
MAJ)." Motion Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson, seconded by
Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
1.C. PALM SPRINGS, LLC, APPEAL THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION TO CONTINUE THE REVIEW OF A FINAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT 324 TO CONSTRUCT A 150-ROOM HOTEL AND
ANCILLARY COMMERCIAL USE LOCATED AT 400 NORTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE AND THE FAILURE OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION TO FIND THAT THE FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN WAS
IN SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE OF THE APPROVED
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PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN (CASE NO. 5.1091- PD324-
APPEAL):
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the Staff Report dated October 15, 2014.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
LAWRENCE RAEL, Applicant Appellant, commented on the three items of
concern by the Planning Commission, the damage that will be caused to
the development if the final development plan is not approved, the
discussion and the process with the Planning Commission, and requested
the Mayor appoint a three-member body to collaborate on the project.
SCOTT LYLE, stated his support for the project and upholding the appeal
of the Planning Commission decision, and requested the City Council
approve the project.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson requested the City Council uphold the appeal
with conditions as outlined by the Planning Commission, requested
additional stepping back on Alejo Road and more articulation on Indian
Canyon.
Councilmember Mills commented on the differences between the
submitted final and the preliminary plans, stated final approval requires
detailed drawings that were not provided to the Planning Commission,
stated they are not the same projects, and detailed the differences
between the preliminary and final plans, and stated the landscape plans
submitted were not final plans nor were irrigation plans submitted.
Councilmember Foat requested Staff address the process that the City
Council should use to give approval to a final PDD for a project that needs
substantial work, commented on the previous Planning Commission
direction, noted differences between the preliminary plans and the final
submitted plans.
Councilmember Lewin stated the final plans are not completed, and
suggested the City Council not go forward with the final PDD, and
commented on continuing the Item to the next meeting to allow for re-
submission.
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson recommended the City Council control the
process going forward.
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Councilmember Mills requested the City Council approve the final PDD for
general compliance with additional conditions.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23680, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
UPHOLDING THE APPEAL OF PALM SPRINGS, LLC, AND FINDING
THE FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT 324 IS IN GENERAL CONFORMANCE WITH THE
PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A 150-ROOM HOTEL, ANCILLARY COMMERCIAL RETAIL AND FREE
STANDING PARKING STRUCTURE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF ALEJO ROAD AND NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AND
FINDING THE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION NUMBER 2006109031 AS SUFFICIENT AND
APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION FOR THE FINAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN," substituting the term "substantial compliance"
with "general compliance" as contained in the resolution, and adding
conditions of approval as follows: 1) re-study all elevations, massing, and
architectural character to reflect the previously approved PDD; 2) re-study
the corners at North Palm Canyon and Alejo Road, and Indian Canyon
and Alejo Road to make them stronger in design and more open, and the
massing at North Palm Canyon and Alejo Road needs to come down to
the ground and not sit-up on a podium; 3) maintain the basic setbacks and
the staggering of the units on the grade level and the second floor level of
the original approved project; 4) re-study both the public and private
garage elevations on Indian Canyon and Alejo Road; 5) provide complete
design and detail on the public pedestrian access way from North Palm
Canyon to the parking garage that was requested in the original approval,
as re-submitted the plan lacks articulation, 6) relocate the spa-pool to the
original location; 7) re-study materials and colors, submit better elevations
that reflect the actual outline of the street frontage and create more of a
contrast with colors and materials to help with the depth of the building; 8)
create interest and depth with the North Palm Canyon storefronts; 9)
submit detailed above ground landscape and hardscape plan; 10) submit
detailed ground level landscape and hardscape plan for the entire site; 11)
provide and submit defining entrances and signage at all entry points to
the public and private parking garages; 12) establish a subcommittee
consisting of the Planning Commission and the City Council to work with
the Applicant and Designer to insure all conditions are implemented; 13)
project must be re-submitted to Planning Commission and the City Council
at the completion of the design development drawings including all site
plans, full floor plan with dimensions, all elevations with dimensions, roof
plans showing any and all equipment, sections at the street, and final
landscape, hardscape, lighting and signage plans, 14) submit an
increased/more varied color and materials palette; re-study the trash
enclosure on Indian Canyon; 15) re-study the equipment area on the
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south side of the development near the adjacent neighbors. Motion
Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pougnet and carried 4-1
on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Tern
Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: Councilmember Lewin.
ACTION: Continue past the 10:00 p.m. tentative adjournment time. Motion
Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson and unanimously
carried (5-0).
PUBLIC COMMENT:
DAVID HURLINGHUR, commented on the security cameras being installed in Old Las
Palmas neighborhood.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Foat commented on and requested Staff address the installation of
security cameras in Old Las Palmas neighborhood.
Councilmember Lewin requested an item be placed on the next City Council agenda
concerning the Hero Program similar to the YGreen Program for home modifications
relating to energy enhancements.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.6., 2.C., 2.D., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K.,
21., 2.M., 2.0., 2.P., 2.Q., 2.R., and 2.S. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson,
seconded by Councilmember 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 October 15, 2014,
City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of October 1, 2014.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR
THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2014:
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ACTION: Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and
Purchase Orders for the period of September 1, through
September 30, 2014. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.11). APPROVE THE FURNITURE PURCHASE FROM DESERT BUSINESS
INTERIORS FOR THE WELWOOD MURRAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
PROJECT:
ACTION: 1) Award the purchase of furniture for the Welwood Murray
Memorial Library Project to Desert Business Interiors in the amount of
$35,458.46, authorizing California Multiple Award Schedule contracts and
negotiated discounts to acquire all furniture as selected by the Interior
Designer; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all required
documentation. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.F. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6465 WITH URRUTIA
A.I.A. ASSOCIATES FOR ADDITIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND
ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES POLICE DEPARTMENT REMODEL
PROJECT:
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A6465 with
Urrutia A.I.A. and Associates for additional architectural and engineering
services for the Report Writing Room, Dispatch Center, and other
miscellaneous items needed for the Police Department Remodel in the
amount of $28,550, for a total project design cost of $133,050; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6465.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.G. AWARD CONTRACT TO ST. GEORGE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC. FOR THE CABINETRY FOR THE
WELWOOD MURRAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY PROJECT:
ACTION: 1) Award the contract for cabinetry for the Welwood Murray
Memorial Library Project to St. George Construction Contracting
Company, Inc., base bid and the alternates, in the amount of$89,006; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
A6614. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1-1. APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP 36715 FOR A NINE (9) UNIT
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 100 CERRITOS ROAD:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23681, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING TRACT MAP 36715 FOR A NINE (9) UNIT CONDOMINIUM
PROJECT LOCATED AT 100 CERRITOS ROAD, IN SECTION 13,
TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST;" and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6615. Approved as part
of the Consent Calendar.
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2.1. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6569 WITH CSG
CONSULTANTS FOR FIRE PLANS EXAMINATION AND FIRE
INSPECTION SERVICES RENDERED:
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the contractual services
agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. for fire plans examination and fire
inspection services rendered at the stated hourly rate; and 2) Authorize
the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6569. Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.J. APPROVAL OF A SUBSTITUTE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH AGAVE 28, LP FOR FINAL MAP 33161 FOR 32-
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES LOCATED AT 300 RADIO ROAD:
ACTION: 1) Close Subdivision Improvement Agreement No. A5436 with
Sherman Las Vegas Road Housing, Inc. for Final Tract Map 33161 for 32-
single family homes located at 300 Radio Road, in Section 34, Township 3
South, Range 4 East; 2) Approve substitute Subdivision Improvement
Agreement with Agave 28, LP for Final Tract Map 33161 for 32-single
family homes located at 300 Radio Road, in Section 34, Township 3
South, Range 4 East; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A5436. A6616. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.K. APPROVAL OF A NOTICE TO PROCEED FOR VEOLIA WATER WEST
OPERATING SERVICES, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
2014 SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM REPAIRS AND FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE TWO SOUTHERLY TRICKLING
FILTERS ARM REPLACEMENT PROJECTS (CP 14-10 AND 14-12
RESPECTIVELY):
ACTION: 1) Authorize the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to issue
a Notice to Proceed for Veolia West Operating Services, Inc. in the
amount of $469,978 for the construction of the Sewer Collection System
Repairs Project (CP14-10); and 2) Authorize the Director of Public
Works/City Engineer to issue a Notice to Proceed for Veolia West
Operating Services, Inc. in the amount of $422,294 for the installation of
the two southerly Trickling Filters Arm Replacement Project (CP 14-12).
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.L. APPROVE A 90-DAY EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH
VEOLIA WATER WEST OPERATING SERVICES TO COMPLETE
NEGOTIATIONS FOR A NEW AGREEMENT TO MANAGE THE CITY'S
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES:
ACTION: 1) Approve a 90-day extension of the Agreement with Veolia
Water West Operating for the City's Wastewater Treatment Facility; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A4123.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.M. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE 2014-15 ALLOCATED
POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23682, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS
AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15, ADOPTED
BY RESOLUTION 23559." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.0. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E)
AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY
MEDIAN LANDSCAPING FROM SUNRISE TO EL CIELO (CP 13-33):
ACTION: 1) Approve the plans, specifications, and working details for
Tahquitz Canyon Way Median from Sunrise to El Cielo and authorize staff
to advertise for bids; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to award the
construction contract to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder in an
amount not to exceed $1,800,000 (CP 13-33). Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.P. AUTHORIZE THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS AND PURCHASE OF 18
NEW REPLACEMENT VEHICLES AND RELATED VEHICLE
EQUIPMENT (5 OF WHICH ARE ALTERNATIVE/FUEL EFFICIENT
VEHICLES):
ACTION: 1) Approve the purchase of one wheel loader in an amount not
to exceed $240,000; 2) Approve the purchase of one water recycling car
wash system in an amount not to exceed $135,000; 3) Approve the
purchase of four (4) new patrol vehicles in. an amount not to exceed
$204,000; 4) Approve the purchase of two (2) patrol motorcycles in an
amount not to exceed $42,000; 5) Approve the purchase of one
alternative/fuel efficient van in an amount not to exceed $40,000; 6)
Approve the purchase of one Fire Command SUV in an amount not to
exceed $76,000; 7) Approve the purchase of one alternative/fuel efficient
Ford Truck in an amount not to exceed $60,000; 8) Approve the purchase
of one alternativetfuel efficient Ford Truck in an amount not to exceed
$85,000; 9) Approve the purchase of Airport Replacement Vehicles (1)
Boom Truck in an amount not to exceed $31,000, (1) trailer not to exceed
$10,000, (1) Ford F-150 Truck in an amount not to exceed $61,000, and
(1) Police Airport patrol vehicle not to exceed $51,000; 10) Approve the
outfitting of all public safety vehicles pursuant to City Council approved
and awarded BID No. IFB 14-09; 11) Authorize staff to conduct the
appropriate bid processes, or utilize cooperative purchase contracts if
available, in accordance with Procurement procedures and authorize the
City Manager to execute all necessary documents, including all purchase
orders for the approved list of vehicles, to expedite the acquisition
process; 12) Adopt Resolution No. 23684, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
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AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15, FOR VEHICLE
REPLACEMENT; and 13) Authorize the City Manager to approve changes
in vehicle prices insofar as the total amount of vehicle purchases does not
exceed $1,055,000. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.Q. APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE DEMUTH COMMUNITY
CENTER GYMNASIUM FLOOR, A MEASURE J FUNDED CAPITAL
PROJECT:
ACTION: 1) Approve an Agreement with Dynamic Sports Construction,
Inc., in the amount of $75,598 for the replacement of the Demuth
Community Center Gymnasium Floor; and 2) Authorize the City Manager
to execute all necessary documents. A6617. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.R. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5728 WITH ADVANCE,
INC, DBA PROGREEN MAINTENANCE, TO INCREASE JANITORIAL
SERVICES AT VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES:
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A5728 with
Advance, Inc. dba PROGreen Building Maintenance, increasing the
janitorial services at various city facilities in the amount of $81,088.92
annually, for a total annual cost of $315,088; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5728. Approved as part
of the Consent Calendar.
2.S. AWARD CONTRACT FOR SECURITY AND FIRE DETECTION ALARM
MONITORING, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT
VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES:
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A6139 with
O'Linn Security Services to extend the term to November 30, 2014, in the
amount of $7,925; 2) Award a contract services agreement for Security
and Fire detection monitoring, testing and maintenance services with
Maximum Security Alarm Systems of Palm Springs, CA for a 3 year term
at $14,265 per year, with two 1 year renewal options subject to a CPI
increase, at the mutual consent of the City and contractor; and 3)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6139.
A6618. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.E. APPROVAL OF AN ACCELERATED FINAL PAYMENT TO THE PALM
SPRINGS ART MUSEUM FOR A MEASURE J FUNDED PROJECT,
RESTORATION AND TRANSFORMATION OF THE FORMER SANTA FE
FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN BUILDING:
Mayor Pougnet stated he would support the request, but thought it was a poor
precedent to start with the multi-year funding requests.
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ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to process the final payment of $284,000
to the Palm Springs Art Museum in Fiscal Year 2014-15. A6447. Motion
Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2.N. ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PEDICABS AND AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 21578
AS AMENDED:
Mayor Pougnet reminded Staff to bring forward recommendations for an increase
in fees for recreation programs.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23683, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING
USER FEES FOR PEDICABS AND AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE
SCHEDULE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 21578 AS AMENDED." Motion
Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote.
2.T. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR THE PALM TREE REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT PROJECT, A MEASURE J FUNDED CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT:
Councilmember Foat commented on the quality of the services provided to the
City by Golden Valley.
ACTION: 1) Find the bid from Golden Valley Construction non-responsive; 2)
Approve a unit price agreement with CV Construction and Engineering, in the
amount of $141,141, for the removal and replacement of Palm Trees; and 3)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6619. Motion
Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Lewin and carried 4-1 on a
roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Lewin, Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Tem
Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: Councilmember Foat.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS: None.
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October 15, 2014
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Mills requested a report on the removal of the substantial bougainvillea
hedge above the stone wall at the Mizell Senior Center, and commented on parks
maintenance.
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 10:17 p.m. to discuss property items on
the posted Closed Session Agenda.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Holland stated the City Council recessed into Closed Session to continue
discussion on items on the posted Closed Session Agenda, and reported the City
Council provided direction to Staff on two property negotiation items on the Closed
Session Agenda the Prairie Schooner Parcel on Andreas Road and the one acre parcel
at the Southwest corner of North Palm Canyon and Stevens Road, otherwise no
reportable actions were taken.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 10:45 p.m. to Wednesday,
November 5, 2014, 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
5T" DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2014.
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STEPH N P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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AMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK