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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2014
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:12 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Girl Scout Troop 1744, led the Pledge.
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
PRESENTATIONS:
Councilmember Foat announced the UCR Physicians Program.
Mayor Pougnet announced the City of Palm Springs has been selected as the host city
for the upcoming Special Olympics, the ribbon-cutting at Ernest Coffee, the 4th of July
activities in the City of Palm Springs, and the installation of healthy choice vending
machines at City Hall.
Councilmember Foat announced the cat adoption program at the Palm Springs Animal
Shelter.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 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 City Staff, otherwise no reportable
actions were taken.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson stated that Staff is requesting the City Council table Item 1.A. and
direct my office to re-notice the hearing for September 17, 2014, table Item 2.G. lease
agreement with Signature, and table Item 4.B. discussion on Indian Canyon Drive two-
way operation.
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Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson requested Item 2.1. be removed from the Consent Calendar
for separate discussion.
Councilmember Foat noted her business and related abstention on Item 2.D. Warrant
Nos. 1071554 and 1071778.
Councilmember Mills requested Items 2.H., 2.N., and 2.R. be removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded
by Councilmember Lewin and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
I.A. PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRINT WIRELESS)
FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT AN EIGHTY-
FIVE FOOT HIGH MONOPOLE STRUCTURE WITH ASSOCIATED
EQUIPMENT SHELTER ADJACENT TO VISTA DEL MONTE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT 2744 NORTH VIA MIRALESTE (CASE
NOS. 5.0969 CUP & 6.538 VAR):
ACTION: 1) Table the public hearing with no public testimony at this time;
and 2) Direct the City Clerk to re-notice the public hearing for the regular
meeting of September 17, 2014. Motion Councilmember Mills,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson and unanimously carried on
a roll call vote.
1.B. MAJOR AMENDMENT TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE
SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN ("CVMSHCP") BY
ADDING THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS AND MISSION
SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT AS PERMITTEES TO THE PLAN:
Margo Wheeler, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the Staff Report dated July 2, 2014.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming
forward the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Foat inquired as to the status of Desert Hot Springs into
the MSHCP, and any fees that may be due from the City.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23600, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MAKING
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FOR THE COACHELLA VALLEY
MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN AND THE
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COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION
PLAN / NATURAL COMMUNITY CONSERVATION PLAN, AS REVISED
BY THE MAJOR AMENDMENT; APPROVING THE COACHELLA
VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN AND
THE COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT
CONSERVATION PLAN / NATURAL COMMUNITY CONSERVATION
PLAN, AS REVISED BY THE MAJOR AMENDMENT; APPROVING THE
IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENT; AND ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL
FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT;" and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23601, "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, MAKING RESPONSIBLE AGENCY FINDINGS
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
FOR THE COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT
CONSERVATION PLAN/NATURAL COMMUNITY CONSERVATION
PLAN (CVMSHCP), ESTABLISHING THE CVMSHCP
IMPLEMENTATION POLICY WHICH CONTAINS THE PROCEDURES
AND REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CVMSHCP,
WHICH ALSO INCLUDES THE COUNCIL'S APPROVAL OF THE
CVMSHCP AS REVISED BY THE MAJOR AMENDMENT AND
AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE REVISED
IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENT (IA), AND DIRECTS THAT A NOTICE
OF DETERMINATION BE FILED." Motion Councilmember Mills,
seconded by Councilmember Lewin and unanimously carried on a
roll call vote.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson stated he has a property ownership related conflict of
interest with respect to Item 1.C., would not participate in the discussion or the
vote, and left Council Chamber.
I.C. AN APPLICATION BY WAHOO CAL PROPERTIES, LLC (OWNERS) IN
COLLABORATION WITH THE PALM SPRINGS PRESERVATION
FOUNDATION, REQUESTING CLASS 1 HISTORIC DESIGNATION
FOR THE TOWN AND DESERT APARTMENTS (CURRENTLY THE
HIDEAWAY) LOCATED AT 370 WEST ARENAS ROAD (HSPB 90):
Margo Wheeler, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the Staff Report dated July 2, 2014.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speaker
addressed the City Council.
ERIK ROSENOW, Palm Springs, stated his support for the designation of
the property as a Class 1 Historic Site in the City of Palm Springs.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
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Councilmember Mills stated his support for the designation of the property,
and commented on the history of the architect's work in the City of Palm
Springs.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23602, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DESIGNATING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 370 WEST ARENAS
ROAD, THE TOWN AND DESERT APARTMENTS (CURRENTLY
KNOWN AS THE HIDEAWAY) AS A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE (HSPB
90)." Motion Councilmember Lewin, seconded by Councilmember
Foat and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Lewin,
Councilmember Mills, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson returned to the dais.
1.D. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE
AMENDING SECTION 93.23.14 OF, AND AMENDING OR REPEALING
VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE,
RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ACCESSORY SECOND
UNIT PROGRAM IN THE CITY:
Margo Wheeler, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the Staff Report dated July 2, 2014.
Councilmember Mills requested Staff address the lot coverage limit and
noted the 35% total lot coverage, and the requirements in State law that
do not provide for discretionary review.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming
forward the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to September 3, 2014; and 2)
Direct the City Clerk post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing pursuant
to law. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember
Lewin and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
THOMAS OGLE, La Quinta, commented on parking issues at the Ernest Coffee and
Tiki Bar.
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LIZ GLASS, read a letter regarding her service on the Measure J Commission.
CLAUDIO ZANET, thanked the City Council for continuing Public Hearing Item 1.A. to
September 17, 2014.
CHRIS OLDENBURG, commented on the proposed cell tower at 2744 North Via
Miraleste.
DAVID MECKLEY, thanked the City Council for continuing Public Hearing Item 1.A. to
September 17, 2014, and commented on the installation of the proposed cell tower.
KEVIN GETTMANN, Cathedral City, commented on Item 5.C. Water Conservation and
the installation of desert landscaping.
KEVIN MILLER, commented on a recent survey by small hotels in the City of Palm
Springs.
JOY BROWN MEREDITH, commented on the Downtown Revitalization project, and
provided an update on the City Staff attending the MainStreet meetings.
JAIME KOWAL, commented on the parking at Ernest Coffee and Tiki Bar.
STEVE ROSENBERG, commented on Item 2.G. and the objections of the Sunmor
Neighborhood Organization.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: None.
CITY MANAGERS REPORT:
City Manager Ready provided an update on Code Enforcement activities.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M.,
2.0., 2.P., and 2.Q. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by
Councilmember 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 July 2, 2014, City
Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of June 18, 2014, (noting the
correction to the motion on Item 1.A. to approve an amendment to the sign
program allowing a first floor wall sign in the Floor Wall Sign Area, as
defined by the City Council, subject to review and approval of the AAC),
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June 19, 2014, and June 20, 2014. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.C. RATIFY AND APPOINT THE NOMINATION OF THE CITY OF
CATHEDRAL CITY TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT COMMISSION:
ACTION: Appoint Bary Freet, as the City of Cathedral City representative,
to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for the term ending
June 30, 2015. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.D. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23603, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD
5-24-14 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 418651 THROUGH 418670
TOTALING $37,490.34, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1071363
THROUGH 1071366 TOTALING $2,158.31, ONE WIRE TRANSFER FOR
$849.22, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,252,877.49 IN
THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,293,375.36, DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23604, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1071367 THROUGH 1071481 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $684,007.80, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 3) Adopt
Resolution No. 23605, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1071482
THROUGH 1071664 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,497,950.45,
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 4) Adopt Resolution No. 23606, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL
WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 6-07-14 BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 418671 THROUGH 418692 TOTALING $37,050.41,
LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1071665 THROUGH 1071686
TOTALING $112,794.17, FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $47,649.40,
AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1 ,151,645.71 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,349,139.69, DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA;" and 5) Adopt Resolution No. 23607, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1071687 THROUGH 1071789 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $984,524.21, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting the business and
related abstention of Councilmember Foat on Item 2.D. Warrant
Nos. 1071554 and 1071778.
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2.E. RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION FOR PORTIONS OF MICRO PLACE AND
SALVIA ROAD AT THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL AND 1-10 INTERCHANGE
(FILE NO. R 14-13) (RCTD NO. A4-0740):
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23608, "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 RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR MICRO PLACE AND SALVIA
ROAD AT THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL AND 1-10 INTERCHANGE, IN
SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, S.B.M. (FILE NO.
R 14-13) (RCTD NO. A4-0740)." Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.F. APPROVE PARCEL MAP 36431 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
NORTH SIDE OF ACANTO AND EAST OF LAS BRISAS WAY:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23609, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PARCEL MAP 36431 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF ACANTO ROAD AND EAST OF LAS BRISAS WAY, IN
SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST." Approved as
part of the Consent Calendar.
2.J. APPOINT MAYOR STEPHEN POUGNET TO THE CITY'S INVESTMENT
COMMITTEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15:
ACTION: Appoint Mayor Stephen Pougnet to the City's Investment
Committee in accordance with Section 17.0 of Resolution No. 23539.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.K. AMENDMENT TO MODIFY THE PARTIES TO THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS FINANCING AUTHORITY'S JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT:
ACTION: [City Council] 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23611, "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT
EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS FINANCING AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ADDING THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS AS AN ADDITIONAL MEMBER OF THE AUTHORITY;"
[Successor Agency Board] 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23612, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF
POWERS AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
FINANCING AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AS AN
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ADDITIONAL MEMBER OF THE AUTHORITY;" and [Housing Authority
Board] 3) Adopt Resolution No. 036, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT
EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS FINANCING AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ADDING THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS AS AN ADDITIONAL MEMBER OF THE AUTHORITY."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.L. RATIFY AND APPOINT THE NOMINATION OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION FOR THE TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2017:
ACTION: Reappoint Robert Teal, as the City of La Quinta representative,
to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for the term ending
June 30, 2017. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.M. APPROVAL OF A GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SPRINT PCS
ASSETS, LLC FOR NON-EXCLUSIVE USE OF GROUND SPACE WITH
AN EXISTING WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS TOWER AT
401=/2 SOUTH PAVILION WAY:
ACTION: 1) Approve a Wireless Communications Facilities Site Lease
with Sprint PCS Assets, LLC, for ground space with an existing wireless
tower at 401 '/2 South Pavilion Way, an initial term of five (5) years and
one option to extend the agreement by five (5) additional years; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6575.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.0. REQUEST BY COST PLUS INC, DBA WORLD MARKET 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 EXISTING RETAIL STORE AT 2465 EAST PALM
CANYON DRIVE:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23614, "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 2465 EAST PALM
CANYON DRIVE, WITHIN CENSUS TRACT NO. 0448.07." Approved as
part of the Consent Calendar.
2.P. REQUEST BY LOLA COFFEE LLC, DBA ERNEST COFFEE AND
BOOTLEGGER TIKI BAR FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY (PCN) TO SELL BEER, WINE AND
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DISTILLED SPIRITS AT A PROPOSED COCKTAIL LOUNGE AT 1101
NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (TYPE 48 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
CONTROL LICENSE):
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23615, "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 48 STATE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
LICENSE) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1101 NORTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE, WITHIN CENSUS TRACT NO. 0446.06." Approved as
part of the Consent Calendar.
2.0. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF MAY 31, 2014:
ACTION: Receive and File the Treasurer's Investment Report as of
May 31, 2014. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
The City Council recessed at 7:11 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7: 13 p.m.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.G. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO LEASE AGREEMENT NO. A4821 WITH SIGNATURE
FLIGHT SUPPORT:
ACTION: Tabled at the request of Staff. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.1-1. AMENDING THE APPROVED SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE EL PASEO
BUILDING LOCATED AT 800 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE SP 09-
001 AMND, HSPB 27);
Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Foat requested Staff address the
previous decision of the City Council during the public hearing.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23610, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
APPROVED SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE EL PASEO BUILDING LOCATED AT
800 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE SP 09-001 AMND, HSPB 27);"
amending the Resolution as follows: Approving an amendment to the sign
program by allowing a first floor wall sign in the Floor Wall Sign Area, as defined
by the City Council, subject to review and approval by the AAC. Motion Mayor
Pro Tern Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Lewin and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote.
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2.1. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6503 WITH TRITON
TECHNOLOGY FOR THE DESIGN OF A NEW AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEM IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBER:
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson requested Staff address the use of the Granicus
system with the Council Chamber AV system, and requested Staff not be limited
to the Granicus system and recommend other systems that may be beneficial to
the City.
Councilmember Mills requested the City Council consider reviewing the plans
and specifications prior to releasing for bids.
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A6503 with Triton
Technologies for the design of a new Council Chamber audio visual system in
the amount of $30,700; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documentation; 3) Direct Staff to return the plans and specifications to the City
Council for approval prior to bidding. A6503. Motion Mayor Pro Tem
Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on
a roll call vote.
2.N. APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED RESOLUTION MODIFYING USER FEES FOR
MURAL PERMITS:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23613, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING
USER FEES FOR MURAL PERMITS AND AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE
FEE SCHEDULE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 21578 AS AMENDED;"
amending the fee to $1,872. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by
Mayor Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2.R. ALTERNATE MEASURE J OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEMBERS:
Councilmember Mills stated he is in support of reducing the number of
commissioners, but stated the Alternate Members terms should be allowed to
serve their current terms.
ACTION: 1) Determine not to appoint an Alternate Measure J Oversight
Commissioner for the term expiring June 30, 2014; and 2) Declare the Alternate
Measure J Oversight Commissioner position with term ending June 30, 2015, as
vacant. Motion Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson and
carried 4-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Lewin, Mayor Pro
Tem Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: Councilmember Mills.
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3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. REVIEW PROPOSED BRANDING CONCEPTS FOR DOWNTOWN AND
UPTOWN TROLLEY:
Representatives from Smblz provided information on the proposed
branding concepts, logo and design of the Downtown and Uptown Trolley.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the proposed branding
concepts: eliminating the "Hustle" concept from consideration, using a
portion of the elements of several concepts, the feasibility of partial wraps
on windows, ensuring review of the demographics of the entire audience
of tourism, the concept of Palm Springs being an "urban" experience, and
the proposed names.
ACTION: 1) Eliminate the "Hustle" concept; 2) Direct Staff to continue
discussion to the City Council Regular Meeting of July 16, 2014; and 3)
Direct Staff to place the concepts on the City website and schedule a
meeting of the City Council Subcommittee for further review. By
unanimous consent of the City Council.
4.13. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION TO STAFF CONCERNING INDIAN
CANYON DRIVE TWO-WAY OPERATION:
Tabled at the request of Staff.
4.C. FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 BUDGET DISCUSSION ON SUNDAY LIBRARY
SERVICE AND EXTENDED SWIM CENTER HOURS FUNDING:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
Staff Report dated July 2, 2014.
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson requested the City Council consider adding the
hours to the Library as outlined by Staff but wait until tourist season or the
start of school.
Councilmember Foat commented on the closure of the Rancho Mirage
Library on Sunday, and requested Staff monitor the usage at the Library
for any expanded hours.
Councilmember Mills requested Staff address the closing time at the
Library, and requested monitoring and reporting.
Councilmember Lewin requested Staff address community input or
complaints with respect to the Library hours and schedule.
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ACTION: 1) Direct Staff to extend the hours at the Swim Center
immediately; and 2) Delay further extension of the hours at the Palm
Springs Public Library until the Welwood operational requirements are
determined. By unanimous consent of the City Council.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
S.A. CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6375 WITH CHEVRON
ENERGY SOLUTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL CONTROLS IN THE I-HUB
BUILDING AND REPLACEMENT CONTROLS FOR THE AIRPORT
TERMINAL:
Al Smoot, Special Projects Coordinator, provided background information
as outlined in the Staff Report dated July 2, 2014.
Councilmember Mills requested Staff address the payback of the
proposed system enhancements, and stated his support for the additional
controls for the iHub and the Airport.
Councilmember Lewin stated he felt the funding should not be from the
Sustainability, fund, and requested the City Council consider Capital
Improvement Funds.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson stated his support for the Airport, requested
Staff address the iHub and bifurcating the iHub and the potential for
delaying the iHub controls to a later date.
Councilmember Lewin requested Staff explore public notification and
updates of the projects.
Councilmember Mills stated he is in support of using unallocated Measure
J funds rather than the Sustainability Fund.
ACTION: 1) Approve Change Order No. 2 to Agreement No. A6375 with
Chevron Energy Solutions Company in the amount of $119,273, for air
conditioning controls in the I-Hub Building and $376,959 for replacement
controls at the Airport Terminal; 2) Authorize the Finance Director to make
required budget adjustments to authorize the use of the Measure J
Unallocated Program Funds to cover 100% of the cost and the necessary
budget transfer to allocate the Airport's funds; and 3) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documentation. A6375. Motion
Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
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S.B. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE CALIFORNIA SOLAR
INITIATIVE (CSI) PROGRAM REBATE RESERVATION DEPOSITS:
Al Smoot, Special Projects Coordinator, provided background information
as outlined in the Staff Report dated July 2, 2014.
ACTION: 1) Authorize the City Manager to make up to $60,000 in CSI
program rebate reservation deposits for the Citywide PV Project;
2) Appropriate the funds from the General Fund Reserves and authorize
the Director of Finance and Treasurer to initiate the appropriate
documentation; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call
vote.
S.C. DISCUSSION OF WATER CONSERVATION GOALS AND FIVE NEXT
STEPS TOWARD MAKING PALM SPRINGS A MODEL WATER
EFFICIENT CITY:
City Manager Ready and Michele Mician, Sustainability Manager,
provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated
July 2, 2014.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with
respect to water conservation: the installation of Chevron water
conservation systems in the City parks and facilities.
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson commented on capturing water from draining
swimming pools into reclaimed water.
Councilmember Mills requested Staff address the policy that may allow
condensate water into the sewer system, and the reduction in water use
may result in less reclaimed water beings available for City golf courses.
Councilmember Lewin commented on the use and availability of reclaimed
water, stated in general citizens are not doing enough to conserve water,
stated his support of a City comprehensive ordinance for water
conservation, and requested the City Manager contact current commercial
businesses and HOA that are currently violating our ordinance by watering
during the day in the summer months, and noted the recent increase in
water rates.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the recent article regarding the Southland
falling short on water conservation, the recent meeting with the City and
DWA staff, funding of the turf buyback program, commented on voluntary
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programs becoming mandates by DWA, and encourages DWA to move
swiftly on water reforms.
Councilmember Foat commented on the relationship with DWA, and the
need for a partnership with DWA.
Councilmember Lewin commented on bringing a comprehensive
ordinance including the definition of wasting water and enforcement.
ACTION: Direct Staff to continue to move forward with the work plan. By
unanimous consent of the City Council.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson requested the City Manager address an expansion of the
boundaries for the sit/lie ordinance.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the recent survey by the small hotels in the City
regarding the Downtown Revitalization project, and requested the City Manager place
on a future agenda a Subcommittee of the City Council to work on the Downtown
Revitalization Project landscaping plan with a Subcommittee of the Planning
Commission.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 9:08 p.m., to Wednesday, July 16,
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
16TH DAY OF JULY, 2014.
STEPH N P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
AMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK