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MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2014
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: Pastor Mike Coppersmith, 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 Chief Franz presented Officer Christopher Duthaler with a "10851 Award" for his
work in the recovery of stolen vehicles.
Jeannie Kays, Director of Library Services, announced the new Palm Springs Public
Library App.
Mayor Pougnet announced the upcoming Palm Springs Bike Month, the Palm Springs
Firemen's Association Easter Egg Hunt, and the 2014 Palm Springs Tachevah event.
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 staff, otherwise no reportable actions
were taken.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Lewin requested Item 2.G. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion.
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Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson requested Item 2.G. 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:
1.A. APPROVE TWO HOTEL OPERATIONS COVENANT AGREEMENTS
WITH THE WALTER FAMILY PARTNERSHIP (HILTON PALM
SPRINGS) AND TWO BLACK FLATCOATS, INC. (SPARROWS
HOTEL) PURSUANT TO THE CITY'S HOTEL OPERATIONS
INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
Staff Report dated April 16, 2014.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming
forward the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: 1) Approve a Hotel Operations Covenant Agreement with Walter
Family Partnership (Hilton Palm Springs) located at 400 East Tahquitz
Canyon Way; 2) Approve a Hotel Operations Covenant Agreement with
Two Black Flatcoats, Inc. (Sparrows Hotel) located at 1330 East Palm
Canyon Drive; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A6514. A6515. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by
Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
MARTIN GREENWOOD, commented on Item 3.A. regarding maintenance on golf
courses and requested the City Council approve the proposed ordinance.
NANCY LOGAN, commented on the proposed closure of the Palm Springs office of the
Southern California Gas Company.
JERRY GONZALES, commented on the proposed closure of the Palm Springs office of
the Southern California Gas Company.
JOHN FITZPATRICK, commented on Item 3.A. regarding maintenance on golf courses
and requested the City Council approve the proposed ordinance.
KELLY AMMA, commented on the application process for a medical cannabis permit.
JOHN WIRTANER, commented on cost of trash service with PSDS.
DAVID LINTZ, commented on Item 3.A. regarding maintenance on golf courses and
requested the City Council approve the proposed ordinance.
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NIKOHL VANDEL, commented on the recent Dowtown/Uptown ordinance adopted.
PAT WALTERS, commented on Item 3.A. regarding maintenance on golf courses and
requested the City Council approve the proposed ordinance.
RICHARD MEDINA, commented on the proposed closure of the Palm Springs office of
the Southern California Gas Company.
KATHY WEREMIUK, commented on Item 3.A. regarding maintenance on golf courses
and requested the City Council approve the proposed ordinance.
LISA MIDDLETON, commented on Item 5.13. regarding the street overlay and
reconstruction project.
STEVE ROSENBERG, commented on the relocation of the College of the Desert
Western Campus and the development of infrastructure.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pougnet requested the City Manager follow-up on the proposed closure of the
Southern California Gas Company office in the City of Palm Springs, and commented
on the status of the current litigation with ABCD.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson commented on the proposed closure of the Southern
California Gas Company in the City of Palm Springs.
Councilmember Foat commented on the proposed closure of the Southern California
Gas Company in the City of Palm Springs.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.H., 2.1., 2.J., and 2.K.
Motion Councilmember Foat, 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 April 16, 2014,
City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of April 2, 2014. Approved as
part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.C. RATIFY AND APPOINT THE NOMINATION OF THE CITY OF INDIO TO
THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION:
ACTION: Reappoint Jack Horner, as the City of Indio representative, to
the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for the term ending
March 19, 2015. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR
THE MONTH OF MARCH 2O14:
ACTION: Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and
Purchase Orders for the period of March 1 through March 31, 2014.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.E. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6465 WITH URRUTIA
A.I.A. AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT REMODEL PROJECT:
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A6465 with
Urrutia A.I.A. and Associates Inc. adding architectural and engineering
design services for the remodel of the officers locker room/restrooms to
the Police Department Remodel Project in the amount of $24,800 for a
total project design cost of $104,500; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A6465. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.F. ACCEPT FAA GRANT NO. 3-06-0818-051-2014 FOR AIRPORT
PROJECTS, AMEND FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 BUDGET, AWARD
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE DESIGN OF
RUNWAY 13/31 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION AND DESIGN OF
TERMINAL SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENTS:
ACTION: 1) Approve acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
AIP Grant in an amount not to exceed $5,500,000 for the design and bid
of main runway rehabilitation and design, bid, and construction of terminal
system improvements; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23528, "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-
14;" 3) Approve Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. A6256 with Parsons
Brinckerhoff, Inc. for the design and bid services on the runway
rehabilitation and terminal system improvements in the amount not to
exceed $1,552,745.45; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents including up to ten percent (10%) additional change
order work as required to address changes in the scope of the project.
A6516. A6256. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1-1. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23530, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1069633 THROUGH 1069790, IN THE AGGREGATE
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AMOUNT OF $1,789,104.30, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 23531, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 3-15-14 BY
WARRANTS NUMBERED 418543 THROUGH 418561 TOTALING
$34,393.17, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1069791 THROUGH
1069814 TOTALING $112,112.24, FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR
$48,625.90, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,099,717.93
IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,294,849.24, DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 23532, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1069815 THROUGH 1069971, IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $770,896.47, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 4) Adopt
Resolution No. 23533, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1069972
THROUGH 1070088 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,978,068.56,
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 5) Adopt Resolution No. 23534, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL
WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 3-29-14 BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 418562 THROUGH 418580 TOTALING $35,736.73,
LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1070089 THROUGH 1070112
TOTALING $111,284.73, FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $72,075.90,
AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,126,775.99 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,345,873.35, DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA;" and 6) Adopt Resolution No. 23535, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1070113 THROUGH 1070289 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $2,037,103.18, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1. APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP 32233 AND A SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CDCG ESCENA LLC AND
BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. FOR A 72-LOT SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL UNIT TRACT MAP LOCATED ON 14.374 ACRES ON
THE NORTHEAST SIDE OF PASSAGE STREET:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23536, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING TRACT MAP 32233 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE
NORTHEAST SIDE OF PASSAGE STREET, IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP
4 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, AND APPROVING A SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CDCG ESCENA LLC AND
BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager
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to execute all necessary documents. A6517. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.J. AUTHORIZE MEASURE J FUNDING OF THE MAINTENANCE OF
TRASH RECEPTACLES AND DOG STATIONS AT FIVE CITY
TRAILHEADS:
ACTION: Authorize Measure J funds for the annual maintenance of trash
receptacles and dog stations installed at five City trailheads. Approved as
part of the Consent Calendar.
2.K. APPROVE THE DONATION OF TWO POLICE DEPARTMENT FORD
CROWN VICTORIA VEHICLES TO COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY:
ACTION: 1) Waive the Public Auction requirement in Section 7.07.020 (3)
of the Municipal Code for Disposition of Surplus Property and authorize
the donation of Ford Crown Victoria equipment number 203006-2006, and
Ford Crown Victoria equipment number 208807-2007; and 2) Authorize
the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Approved as part
of the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.G. SPECIAL CHANGE ORDER AND CONTRACTING AUTHORITY FOR THE
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PROJECT:
The City Council discussed limiting the authority for a specific period of time such
as two-years, and requested the City Manager provide periodic updates and
reporting to the City Council.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23529, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING THE
CITY MANAGER LIMITED SPECIAL CHANGE ORDER AND CONTRACTING
AUTHORITY TO ENSURE THE TIMELY AND/OR SAFE COMPLETION OF THE
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PROJECT," amending the Resolution to add a
Section 4 to read 'This resolution shall expire in two years from the date of
adoption and shall no longer be in force or effect, unless otherwise extended by
the City Council." Motion Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson, seconded by
Councilmember Lewin and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11.74.041 OF, AND
REPEALING EXCEPTION (5) OF SECTION 8.04.220 OF, THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO HOURS OF OPERATION
OF REGULAR MOWING OR GROOMING OF GOLF COURSES, GRASS
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TENNIS COURTS, GRASS CROQUET COURTS, AND LAWN
BOWLING AREAS:
City Attorney Holland provided background information as outlined in the
Staff Report dated April 16, 2014.
ACTION: Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read
by title only and introduce Ordinance No. 1851, "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
11.74.041 OF, AND REPEALING EXCEPTION (5) OF SECTION 8.04.220
OF, THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO HOURS
OF OPERATION OF REGULAR MOWING OR GROOMING OF GOLF
COURSES, GRASS TENNIS COURTS, GRASS CROQUET COURTS,
AND LAWN BOWLING AREAS," amending Section 11.74.041(4) to read
"Non-emergency exterior hardscape and landscape activities,
including . . . " Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
S.A. AWARD CONTRACT TO ABBOUD DIAMOND CONSTRUCTION, INC.
FOR THE WELWOOD MURRAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY REMODEL
PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100,000 (CP 13-03):
Al Smoot, Special Projects Coordinator, provided background information
as outlined in the Staff Report dated April 16, 2014.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with
respect to the project: the projected completion date of the remodel
project, the addition and cost of the sprinkler system, the contractors local
hires, the quality of the project, and requested staff plan an appropriate
ground-breaking event and signage.
ACTION: 1) Approve and award the contract for the Welwood Murray
Memorial Library Remodel Project (CP 13-03) to Abboud Diamond
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,100,000; 2) Authorize the Director
of Finance & Treasurer to transfer funds from Measure J Unscheduled
Reserves to cover Welwood Murray Memorial Library remodel project
shortfall; 3) Grant Special Change Order Authority to the Special Projects
Coordinator, up to the total amount of 5% of the awarded construction
contract amount subject to regular reporting to and consultation with the
City Manager; and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 23537, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE WELWOOD MURRAY MEMORIAL
LIBRARY REMODEL PROJECT AND FINDING THE WORK TO BE
PERFORMED WILL DIRECTLY CONTRIBUTE TO THE LIBRARY USE
OF THE WELWOOD MURRAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY." A6518. Motion
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Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Lewin and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
5.13. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E)
AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR THE 2014 ANNUAL ASPHALT
OVERLAY AND RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (CP 14-04):
City Manager Ready and Dave Barakian, City Engineer, provided
background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated
April 16, 2014.
ACTION: 1) Approve the Plans, Specifications, and working details for the
2014 Annual Overlay and Reconstruction Project and authorize staff to
advertise and solicit bids (CP 14-04); and 2) Approve additional Measure J
funds in the amount of $300,000 for street improvements at Via Las
Palmas (from Vista Vespero to Via Monte Vista), Sonora Drive (from S.
Palm Canyon Drive to Calle Palo Fierro), and San Rafael Drive (from
Virginia Street to North Indian Canyon Drive) as recommended by the
Palm Springs Neighborhood Involvement Committee (PSNIC). Motion
Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Lewin and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
5.C. TRANSMITTAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 BUDGET FOR
GENERAL FUND AND GOLF FUND AND CONTINUED DISCUSSION
OF A MULTI-YEAR STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN FOR CITY CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS AND QUALITY OF LIFE ENHANCEMENTS
RELATED TO MEASURE J FUNDING:
Geoffrey Kiehl, Director of Finance, provided background information as
outlined in the Staff Report dated April 16, 2014.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with
respect to the budget: the cost of new positions and does the cost include
benefits, requested City Staff review the amount of $1.9 million in
unallocated projects and reserves, and commented on the success of the
economic incentive programs.
No action taken.
5.D. APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES TO SCREEN
COMMISSION AND BOARD APPLICATIONS, TO DETERMINE
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AS PART OF THE 2014 ANNUAL
RECRUITMENT OF CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
ACTION: 1) Waive the procedures in Resolution No. 18804 Section 7(b),
for the 2014 Annual Recruitment process, to allow for the City Council as
a whole, to participate in the screening and interview of applicants for the
Historic Site Preservation Board, Measure "J" Oversight Commission, and
the Planning Commission; 2) Waive the procedures in Resolution No.
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18804 Section 7(b), for the 2014 Annual Recruitment process that
provides for the Mayor to select and participate in all subcommittees; and
3) Appoint two-member ad hoc City Council Subcommittees to screen and
interview applicants for the following Commission and Boards:
Administrative Appeals Board Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Foat
Airport Commission Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Mills
Board of Appeals Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Foat
Board of Library Trustees Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Lewin
Human Rights Commission Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Lewin
Parks 8 Recreation Commission Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Mills
Personnel Board Mayor Pougnet and Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson
Public Arts Commission Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson and Councilmember Lewin
Rent Review Commission Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Mills
Sustainability Commission Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson and Councilmember Lewin
VillageFest Board Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson and Councilmember Lewin
Motion Councilmember Lewin, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
S.E. APPOINT TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE AD HOC
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY SUBCOMMITTEE:
ACTION: Appoint Councilmember Lewin and Councilmember Mills to the
ad hoc City Council Public Safety Facility Subcommittee. By unanimous
consent of the City Council.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Foat commented on the programs at Roy's Desert Resource Center.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 7:37 p.m. to Wednesday,
May 7, 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
7TM DAY OF MAY, 2014.
STEPH N P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK