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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2014
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Girl Scout Troop 655, led the Pledge.
INVOCATION: Pastor David Sanger, Our Savior's Community Church, led the
Invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Lewin, Councilmember Mills,
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
PRESENTATIONS:
Police Officer Hutchinson announced the upcoming Palm Springs Police Blue Light
Project.
Councilmember Lewin provided an update on the Rock Out to Knock Out Hunger event.
Councilmember Foat announced the Palm Springs Animal Shelter Canine Suite ribbon
cutting event and animal adoption.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m., and the City Council recessed into Closed
Session to discuss items on the posted Closed Session Agenda. City Attorney Holland
reported the City Council provided direction to the City Attorney and Staff, otherwise no
reportable actions were taken.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson stated Staff is requesting Items 2.0. and 23 be removed from the
Consent Calendar for a Staff Report and update.
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Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson requested Item 2.R. be removed from the Consent Calendar
for separate discussion.
Councilmember Foat requested Items 2.1. and 2.P. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Mills noted his abstention on Consent Calendar 2.1. and requested
Item 2.J. 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:
1.A. PARTICIPATION IN THE STATEWIDE COMMUNITY
INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development,
provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated
October 1, 2014.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speaker
addressed the City Council.
ELAINE CLERMONT, stated the resolution is complex and commented on
the Human Rights Commission.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23671, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO JOIN THE STATEWIDE COMMUNITY
INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM, AUTHORIZING THE CALIFORNIA
STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO
ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM PROPERTY OWNERS, CONDUCT
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS, AND LEVY ASSESSMENTS
WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, AND
APPROVING THE STANDARD FORM ACQUISITION AGREEMENT
FOR USE WHEN APPLICABLE;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A6608. Motion Councilmember Mills,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson and unanimously carried on
a roll call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
VIC YEPELLO, Palm Springs, commented on Item 2.0. and the options for bike lanes
on Farrell Drive.
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KATE CASTLE, commented on recent State legislation prohibiting single use plastic
bags and the City ordinance.
NIKOHL VANDEL, Palm Springs, commented on Item 2.G. and the creation of an
environmental education center.
SCOTT GRIFFIN, stated he would like to create a holiday lighting display for the City of
Palm Springs.
JEFFERY HOLLEY, commented on the 2014 Palm Springs Modernism Week events.
WILLIAM MILLER, commented on the lack of sewer maintenance in the City of Palm
Springs.
JOY BROWN MEREDITH, noted her support of Item 2.J. expanding the boundaries of
portable open signs, bike lanes, and medical cannabis.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.K., 21.,
2.M., 2.N., 2.Q., 2.S., and 2.U. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson, seconded
by Councilmember Foat 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 1, 2014,
City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of September 17, 2014.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23672, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED 8-30-14 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 418791 THROUGH
418808 TOTALING $33,430.81, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED
1073452 THROUGH 1073473 TOTALING $108,794.47, FIVE WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR $48,454.60, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH
DEBITS OF $1,141,134.13 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$1,331,814.01, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 2) Adopt Resolution
No. 23673, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
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AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1073474 THROUGH
1073549 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,173,727.46, DRAWN
ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 23674, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1073550 THROUGH 1073714
IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,608,849.57, DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA;" 4) Adopt Resolution No. 23675, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED 9-13-14 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 418809 THROUGH
418826 TOTALING $33,132.20, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED
1073715 THROUGH 1073736 TOTALING $108,609.69, FIVE WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR $60,585.60, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH
DEBITS OF $1,140,117.37 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$1,342,444.86, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" and 5) Adopt
Resolution No. 23676, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1073737
THROUGH 1073914 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $959,583.58,
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.11). TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF AUGUST 31, 2014:
ACTION: Receive and File the Treasurer's Investment Report as of
August 31, 2014. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.E. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6267 FOR THE
WELWOOD MURRAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES:
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. A6267
authorizing additional design services for the Welwood Murray Memorial
Library in the amount of $11,663.76; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A6267. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.F. PURCHASE OF A NEW DELL POWEREDGE SERVER WITH
MICROSOFT EXCHANGE, KNOLL POWER TOOLS SOFTWARE AND
VMWARE VSPHERE DATA PROTECTION SOFTWARE FOR SERVER
BACKUPS NOT TO EXCEED $61,400:
ACTION: 1) Approve a purchase order with Dell Computer Corporation,
for the purchase of a new Dell PowerEdge Server with Microsoft
Exchange, in the amount of$57,610.68; 2) Approve a purchase order with
Knoll/Ontrack, for Power Tools software, in the amount of $2,280.90; 3)
Approve a purchase order with VMWare, for Vsphere Data Protection
software, in the amount of $1,369.00; and 4) Authorize the City Manager
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to execute all necessary documents. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.G. RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION OF AN
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER ADJACENT TO THE
JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23677, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ENDORSING THE CREATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
CENTER ADJACENT TO JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK THAT
WOULD UTILIZE THE PARK AS AN OUTDOOR, LIVING LABORATORY
TO TEACH MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO RESIDE IN
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, ABOUT DESERT ECOLOGY, HISTORY,
ARCHAEOLOGY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND RECREATION." Approved as
part of the Consent Calendar.
2.H. APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE AGUA
CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS TO CONSIDER ACQUIRING
TRIBAL LAND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SOCCER COMPLEX:
ACTION: 1) Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Agua
Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to consider the acquisition of Tribal
Land for the development of a soccer complex; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6609. Approved as part
of the Consent Calendar.
2.K. APPROVE A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE
FRIENDS OF PALM SPRINGS MOUNTAINS FOR $30,000 TO
PREPARE A PLAN FOR PUBLIC TRAILS IN THE CHINO CONE:
ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant services
agreement with the Friends of Palm Springs Mountains, a California non-
profit benefit corporation, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to
prepare a plan and apply for and process all approvals necessary for the
installation of such public trails. A6610. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.L. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM UPDATE
FOR PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
ACTION: Receive and file the DBE goal for the Palm Springs International
Airport for the period of October 1, 2014, through September 30, 2017, for
compliance with the airport improvement grant program. Approved as
part of the Consent Calendar.
2.M. APPROVE AN AIR SERVICE INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUNDING
AGREEMENT WITH AIR CANADA:
ACTION: 1) Approve Air Service Incentive funding for Air Canada in an
amount not to exceed $50,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
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execute all necessary documents. A6611. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.N. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6102 WITH RISELO
ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS INC. FOR REPAIR OF AIRPORT
BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEMS:
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A6102 with
Riselo Engineering Solutions Inc. for replacement, rehabilitation, and
annual maintenance of the Palm Springs International Airport baggage
handling systems in an amount not to exceed $120,781.48; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6102.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.Q. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E)
AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID TRAFFIC SIGNAL ON SUNRISE WAY
AT THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB AND RALPHS SHOPPING CENTER
DRIVEWAY (CP 13-25):
ACTION: Approve the Plans, Specifications, and working details for the
Sunrise Way at the Boys and Girls Club and Ralphs Shopping Center
Driveway and authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids (CP 13-25).
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.S. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6132 WITH MICHAEL
FONTANA AND ASSOCIATES FOR ON-CALL FACILITY
CONSTRUCTION OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES:
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to an agreement with Michael
Fontana and Associates for on-call Facility Construction Owners
Representative Services on the public improvements in the Downtown
Revitalization Project in the amount of $50,000 with a total contract
amount of $75,000; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A6132. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.U. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6329 WITH PRAETOR
INVESTMENTS, LLC FOR THE SALE OF A 7.8 ACRE PARCEL AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE ALVARADO AND AMADO ROAD:
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A6329 with
Praetor Investments, LLC for the sale of a 7.8 acre parcel at the northeast
comer of Calle Alvardo and Amado Road; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6329. Approved as part
of the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Mills stated he has a business related conflict of interest with respect to
Item 2.1., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber.
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2.1. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1860
APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PDD 232
AMND IN LIEU OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR A RESIDENTIAL GATED
DEVELOPMENT OF 72 SINGLE FAMILY UNITS ON INDIVIDUAL LOTS AND
114 MULTI-FAMILY UNITS IN 19 6-UNIT BUILDINGS ON FOUR LOTS
LOCATED ON A ROUGHLY 24-ACRE PARCEL AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY AND FARRELL DRIVE:
ACTION: Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and adopt
Ordinance No. 1860, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT PDD 232 AMND IN LIEU OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR A
RESIDENTIAL GATED DEVELOPMENT OF 72 SINGLE FAMILY UNITS ON
INDIVIDUAL LOTS AND 114 MULTI-FAMILY UNITS IN 19 6-UNIT BUILDINGS
ON FOUR LOTS LOCATED ON A ROUGHLY 24-ACRE PARCEL AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY AND FARRELL DRIVE
(CASE 5.1046 PDD 232 AMND / TPM 36767 / TTM 36689)." Motion
Councilmember Lewin, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson and carried
3-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Lewin, Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson, and
Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: Councilmember Foat.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
Councilmember Mills returned to the dais.
2.J. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1861 AMENDING
SECTION 93.20.09.B.5. OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE
EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF AREAS WHERE PORTABLE OPEN
SIGNS ARE ALLOWED (CASE 5.1202 ZTA):
ACTION: Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and adopt
Ordinance No. 1861, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 93.20.09 OF THE PALM SPRINGS
ZONING CODE RELATING TO PORTABLE OPEN SIGNS AND EXPANDING
THE BOUNDARIES WHERE SUCH SIGNS ARE ALLOWED." Motion
Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson and carried
3-2 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson, and
Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: Councilmember Lewin and Councilmember Mills.
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2.0. APPROVE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES BY ALBERT A.
WEBB ASSOCIATES FOR THE DESIGN OF PRIORITY BIKE LANE
CORRIDORS FUNDED BY MEASURE J (CP 13-32):
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the Staff
Report dated October 1, 2014.
Councilmember Foat inquired if the Staff recommended solution was also
recommended by the Sustainability Commission.
Councilmember Lewin noted the proposed design is the hybrid model and
thanked all who worked toward the solution, requested green back sharrows on
Farrell from Tahquitz Canyon to Tamarisk, all other portions of Farrell to be Class
2 bike lanes, increase and enhance signage, and study the reduction in speed
limit.
Councilmember Mills commented on his concerns where the breaks in the plan
occur and recommended further study, and the bike lane continues down
Racquet Club Road.
ACTION: 1) Approve the proposal from Albert A. Webb Associates dated
September 22, 2014, for design of Bicycle Corridors as prioritized by the Non-
Motorized Transportation Committee and previously approved by the City
Council, in the amount not to exceed $38,630 and; 2) Authorize the City Manager
to execute all necessary documents; and 3) Direct Staff to proceed on Farrell as
follows: green back sharrows on Farrell from Tahquitz Canyon to Tamarisk, all
other portions of Farrell to be Class 2 bike lanes, increase and enhance signage,
and study the reduction in speed limit. A6443. Motion Councilmember Lewin,
seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call
vote.
2.P. ACCEPT FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 ACCESSING THE PAST GRANT FROM THE
FEDERAL LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT (LSTA) FUNDS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.00:
Councilmember Foat requested Staff address the public use of the archives and
if the service is free to the public.
Councilmember Mills requested Staff address the archieved paper editions of the
Desert Sun.
ACTION: 1) Accept the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Accessing the Past Grant from the
California State Library in the amount of $60,000; 2) Authorize Procurement to
conduct the bid process in accordance with the requirements of the Grant; 3)
Authorize the digitization of The Desert Sun Newspaper Microfilm; and 4)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents, including the
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purchase order. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pougnet
and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2.R. CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6565 WITH MATICH
CORPORATION FOR THE 2014 ANNUAL ASPHALT OVERLAY AND
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (CP 14-04):
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson requested Staff address any impact to major streets
during season.
Councilmember Lewin noted the trenching on Avenida Caballeros by DWA,
requested Staff address the replacement of the pavers, and commented on
timing during season.
ACTION: 1) Approve Change Order No. 2 to Agreement No. A6565 in the
amount of $205,229.10 with Matich Corporation for the 2014 Annual Asphalt
Overlay and Reconstruction Project (CP 14-04); and 2) Authorize City Manager
to execute all necessary documents. A6565. Motion Mayor Pro Tern
Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on
a roll call vote.
2.T. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6552 WITH SYMBLAZE, INC. TO
DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A MARKETING PLAN FOR THE DOWNTOWN
AND UPTOWN TROLLEY:
Josh Morgerman, Symblaze, provided an update on the Palm Springs Trolley.
Councilmember Foat commented on the tag line, requested additional work on
the tag line, and questioned directional communications and materials.
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson commented on the tag line and stated his support for
the draft tag line, and requested additional information on signage.
Councilmember Lewin requested Staff address the development of an app to
show the location of the stops and the vehicles, and signage.
Councilmember Mills stated his support for the proposed wraps, commented on
signage and stated the signage may coordinate with the proposed "welcome"
signs, and commented on color on the signage.
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A6552 with Symblaze,
Inc. for the development and implementation of a marketing plan for the
Downtown and Uptown Trolley; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A6552. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson, seconded
by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
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4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. DISCUSSION ON THE CONCEPTUAL PLAN CHANGING INDIAN
CANYON DRIVE FROM ONE-WAY TO TWO-WAY OPERATION:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the Staff Report dated October 1, 2014.
Mayor Pougnet requested Staff address the length of the conversion going
to Ramon Road and the routing at Alejo Road and Indian Canyon.
Councilmember Foat commented on the potential design near the current
Bank of America site, the impact and comments from the Tribe, and stated
the City needs to go further to see if such a project is feasible.
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson stated his support to further study the
feasibility of the project to enhance the circulation.
Councilmember Lewin stated his support for the objectives to enhance
Indian Canyon, and stated his support to bring in an Urban Design Firm to
look at the installation of a median and extend the sidewalks to add trees
and outdoor dining.
Councilmember Mills commented on the potential improvements to make
Indian Canyon a street of commerce, noted problems from a traffic
standpoint, need to add improvements to slow traffic, the lack of a two-
way bike lane, stated the goals to spur commerce to increase parking and
not decrease parking.
Councilmember Foat commented on the potential impact of retail, hotel
and casino by the Tribe.
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson commented on the original Grover study, and
the lack of options to ensure commerce and vibrancy on Indian Canyon.
Councilmember Lewin stated his support for additional consulting to
determine how to enhance Indian for commerce and vibrancy.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the long history of the Council desiring
changes to Indian Canyon, and expressed concern over certain entry
points in the design.
ACTION: Direct Staff to continue to develop alternatives for Indian
Canyon to enhance commerce and vibrancy. By consent of the City
Council.
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4.13. CITY HALL AND POLICE DEPARTMENT PARKING LOT REPAVING
PROJECT, APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
AND ESTIMATE, AUTHORIZATION TO BID SUBJECT TO FINAL
APPROVAL OF THE CITY ENGINEER AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBCOMMITTEE:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the Staff Report dated October 1, 2014.
Mayor Pougnet stated it is time to move this project forward.
Councilmember Foat requested Staff address the timeline and the phasing
of the project to provide parking for the public at City Hall during the
project.
Councilmember Lewin stated his support to move the project forward.
Councilmember Mills requested Staff address the parking lot lighting.
Mayor Pougnet requested a City Council Subcommittee to address the
reconstruction of the lawn and the lighting, but to move forward with the
paving projects.
ACTION: 1) Approve the preliminary plans, specifications and estimate
(PS&E) for the City Hall and Police Department Parking Lot Repaving
Project; 2) Authorize Staff to solicit and accept bids subject to final
approval of the plans by the City Engineer and the City Council
Subcommittee; and 3) Appoint a City Council ad hoc subcommittee of
Councilmember Lewin and Councilmember Mills. Motion
Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Lewin and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. DISCUSSION OF THE HOMELESS AND UN-HOUSED POPULATION
SERVICES AND IMPACTS:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
Staff Report dated October 1, 2014.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the increasing number of homeless in the
City of Palm Springs, stated we need a MOU with the Tribe and the BIA
for enforcement of Tribal parcels, and recommended the City formally
include working with citizens who have expertise and knowledge in the
community.
Councilmember Lewin commented on the relationship with the County and
the lack of County resources, requested we formally request additional
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resources and services from the County, and stated other items can be
done by the City.
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson requested Staff address the Roy's Desert
Resource Center transportation program.
Councilmember Foat commented on the number of homeless in the City
and the poor data, commented on the current services offered by the
County, the lack of support by some of the Coachella Valley cities, and
stated her support for developing a Task Force.
Mayor Pougnet stated his support for putting additional City resources to
assist in funding some solutions.
Councilmember Foat stated her support for working with social services
agencies for mental health services.
ACTION: Direct Staff to proceed with the development of supplemental
programs for the homeless and recommendations for funding. By
unanimous consent of the City Council.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Lewin requested the City Manager address the abundance of
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engineering work in the City.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8:49 P.M. to Wednesday,
October 15, 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
15T" DAY OF OCTOBER, 2014.
STEPH N P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
R'MES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK