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MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2014
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:14 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Palm Spring Air Force ROTC Junior Color Guard, led the
Pledge.
INVOCATION: Rev. Amanda Burr, United Methodist Church, led the Invocation.
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:
Mayor Pougnet and the City Council presented a Proclamation to Deputy Fire Chief Jim
Webb upon his retirement.
Riverside County Date Festival Queen Sheherazade and her Court announced the
upcoming Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival.
Mayor Pougnet provided an update on recent events, including the iHub Award,
Cerebral Palsy, Human Rights Commission Awards, the 25th Palm Springs
International Film Festival, the 2014 Mayor's Race and Wellness Festival, and the
upcoming 2014 State of the City Address.
Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District provided an update on the
programs at the District in the Coachella Valley including the City of Palm Springs.
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.
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ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Mayor Pougnet requested Item 2.F. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion.
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson requested Item 2.K. be removed from the Consent Calendar
for separate discussion.
Councilmember Foat requested Item 21. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate
p 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:
I.A. UPDATE OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE 2007 GENERAL PLAN
AND THE GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT 2009 ANNUAL
PROGRESS REPORT TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD):
Margo Wheeler, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated January 15, 2014.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming
forward the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23477, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION, AMENDING THE 2007 GENERAL PLAN
TO INCORPORATE THE UPDATED HOUSING ELEMENT FOR THE
2014-2021 PLANNING PERIOD, ADDING AN ANALYSIS OF
DISADVANTAGED UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITIES (DUC) TO THE
LAND USE ELEMENT, AND RECEIVE AND FILE THE GENERAL PLAN
HOUSING ELEMENT 2009 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT." Motion
Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
I.B. SALE OF CITY-OWNED VACANT LAND TO ROBIN S. PLUNKETT
CONSISTING OF 0.17 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
AVENIDA CERCA AND GRANADA ROAD (APN 669-393-023):
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development,
provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated
January 15, 2014.
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Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming
forward the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23478, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS
SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY, APPROVING THE SALE OF CITY-
OWNED VACANT LAND TO ROBIN S. PLUNKETT CONSISTING OF
0.17 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF AVENIDA CERCA
AND GRANADA ROAD (APN 669-393-023);" and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6479. Motion
Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
1.C. AMENDMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO OUTDOOR LIGHTING TO ALLOW NEWER TECHNOLOGY
FIXTURE TYPES, SUCH AS LED (LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE) LIGHTING,
AND MODIFICATIONS• TO STANDARD REQUIREMENTS (CASE
5.1308 ZTA):
Margo Wheeler, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated January 15, 2014.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming
forward the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Mills addressed the comments provided by Engineer
Ralph Raya, and requested the City Council consider adopting this
ordinance and returning in 90-days for other types of amendments.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the lack of a requirement to
convert to LED fixtures.
ACTION: Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read
by title only and adopt Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1838, "AN
URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PARAGRAPHS B.4, C.2, C.6, C.8, AND C.9
OF SECTION 93.21.00 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE,
RELATING TO THE INCLUSION OF LED (LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE)
LIGHTING AS A PERMITTED LIGHTING FIXTURE TYPE ALLOWED IN
THE CITY'S OUTDOOR LIGHTING STANDARDS; and 2) Waive the
reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only and
introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1839, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PARAGRAPHS
B.4, C.2, C.6, C.8, AND C.9 OF SECTION 93.21.00 OF THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE INCLUSION OF LED
(LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE) LIGHTING AS A PERMITTED LIGHTING
FIXTURE TYPE ALLOWED IN THE CITY'S OUTDOOR LIGHTING
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STANDARDS;" and 3) Direct staff to return with further amendments to
the lighting standards within 90-days. Motion Councilmember Lewin,
seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote.
I.D. AMENDMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE TO
ESTABLISH AN EXEMPTION FOR CLASS 1 HISTORIC STRUCTURES
FROM PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW USES:
Margo Wheeler, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated January 15, 2014.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
CHRIS MENRAD, stated his support for the parking exemptions and
requested the City Council adopt the ordinance.
BETH HARRIS, stated this is a typical regulation for the reuse of historical
structures, and requested the City Council adopt the ordinance.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Mills stated his support of the amendment and requested
the City Council consider adding "equal to or more" intense use to the
proposed regulations.
Councilmember Foat stated her support for the proposed regulations and
requested staff clarify the map on Page 6 of the Staff Report.
Councilmember Lewin thanked staff for bringing forward the proposed
regulations.
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson stated his support for the proposed regulation
and the changes as proposed by Councilmember Mills.
ACTION: Waive the reading of text in its entirety and read by title only and
introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1840, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PARAGRAPH 3
OF SUBSECTION B OF SECTION 93.06.00 OF THE PALM SPRINGS
ZONING CODE ESTABLISHING AN EXEMPTION FOR CLASS 1
HISTORIC STRUCTURES FROM PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR
NEW USES UNDER THE ZONING CODE;" amending Subsection 3.B. of
Section 1 of the Ordinance to provide "equal to" or more restrictive.
Motion Mayor Pro Tom Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember
Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
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Councilmember Lewin requested City Staff look at this type of model for
the area of North Palm Canyon between Vista Chino and Vereda Sur, as
there are several vacant and blighted buildings that will be unable to be
developed with the current parking regulations.
I.E. AMENDMENTS TO THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE REGARDING
RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS:
Margo Wheeler, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated January 15, 2014.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
REV. KEVIN A. JOHNSON, commented on the development of the
proposed amendments, and stated his support of the ordinance.
THOMAS WEILER, stated his support for the proposed amendments and
stated they provide equal opportunity to religious institutions.
REV. HANK BATES, commented on the different types of religious
institutions and stated his support for the proposed amendments.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Foat requested City Staff address some of the restrictions
placed on uses such as artist studios and photographic studios.
ACTION: Waive the reading of text in its entirety and read by title only and
introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1841, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SUBSECTION B
OF SECTION 91.00.10, SUBSECTION C OF SECTION 92.08.01,
SUBSECTIONS A AND D OF SECTION 92.09.01, SUBSECTION C OF
SECTION 92.10.01, SUBSECTION A OF SECTION 92.11.01,
SUBSECTION A OF SECTION 92.12.01, SUBSECTION A OF SECTION
92.14.01, SUBSECTION A OF SECTION 92.15.01, PARAGRAPH 1 OF
SUBSECTION C OF SECTION 92.13.01, AND PARAGRAPH 1 OF
SUBSECTION A OF SECTION 94.01.01, OF THE PALM SPRINGS
ZONING CODE, ADOPTING A DEFINITION FOR `RELIGIOUS
INSTITUTIONS" AND ESTABLISHING RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS AS A
USE PERMITTED AS A MATTER OF RIGHT, CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT, OR LAND USE PERMIT IN SPECIFIED ZONES, REQUIRING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ALL ASSEMBLY USES IN THE CBD
ZONE, AND AUTHORIZING INITIATION OF ZONING CODE
AMENDMENTS BY THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING SERVICES,"
amending Section 3 of the Ordinance to add Religious institutions and
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delete Artist studios. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by
Councilmember Lewin and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
LARS P. ROEST, Palm Springs, requested the City Council consider a curfew at the
Palm Springs International Airport.
JIM SEAVEY, commented on Vacation Rentals in the Deepwell area.
LAINE SCOTT, Palm Springs, commented on the removal of palm trees for the Uptown
Crosswalk Project.
MICHAEL ZISKIND, commented on Vacation Rentals in the Vista Las Palmas
neighborhood.
RON MARSHALL, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.A. regarding historic sites, and
requested the City Council approve the change in the date for historic sites.
MICHAEL MCLEAN, commented on Vacation Rental regulations and enforcement in
the City of Palm Springs.
GARY JOHNS, commented on Item 4.A., regarding historic sites, and requested the
City Council amend the date, and commented on several historic properties and districts
in the City of Palm Springs.
STEVE ROSE, commented on Item 4.A., regarding historic sites, and requested the
City Council amend the date to pre-1969.
JENNY MCLEAN, announced the activities for the Palm Springs Women's Club, and
commented on Vacation Rentals.
MARK DAVIS, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City Council support the
change in date to pre-1969, and read a letter of support from the Board of Modernism
Week.
BETH HARRIS, commented on Item 4.A., and requested the City Council modify the
date for historic sites to pre-1969.
STEVE ROSENBERG, commented on the history of the City of Palm Springs, and
commented on the Downtown Revitalization Project.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pougnet commented on Vacation Rental regulations and the public process.
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Councilmember Foat commented on Vacation Rental regulations, the PSNIC process,
and the public process.
Councilmember Mills requested the City Engineer commented on the removal of palm
trees for the Uptown Crosswalk Project.
Councilmember Lewin commented on Vacation Rentals in the City of Palm Springs and
the implementation process for amendments.
Councilmember Foat announced the County of Riverside count of homeless persons in
the City of Palm Springs.
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson requested the City Staff increase hours at the Library to be
open on Sunday, and requested City Staff look into a cigarette butt ordinance.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.G., 2.H., 2.1., and 2.J.
Motion Mayor Pro Tern 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 January 15, 2014,
City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of December 4, 2013, and
December 18, 2013. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23479, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1067128 THROUGH 1067241 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $1,141,745.40, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 23480, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 11-09-13 BY
WARRANTS NUMBERED 418385 THROUGH 418400 TOTALING
$31,002.20, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1067242 THROUGH
1067266 TOTALING $122,708.57, FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR
$49,020.92 AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,124,100.04
IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,326,831.73, DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 23481, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
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APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1067267 THROUGH 1067331 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $435,381.45, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 4) Adopt
Resolution No. 23482, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1067332
THROUGH 1067599 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,481,927.11,
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 5) Adopt Resolution No. 23483, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL
WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 11-23-13 BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 418401 THROUGH 418417 TOTALING $37,353.65,
LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1067600 THROUGH 1067604
TOTALING $3,066.66, ONE WIRE TRANSFER FOR $386.76 AND
THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,240,476.82 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,281,283.89, DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA;" 6) Adopt Resolution No. 23484, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1067605 THROUGH 1067808 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $7,232,821.23, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 7) Adopt
Resolution No. 23485, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 12-07-13 BY
WARRANTS NUMBERED 418418 THROUGH 418433 TOTALING
$40,731.04, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1067809 THROUGH
1067832 TOTALING $119,838.47, FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR
$61,070.20 AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,461,543.56
IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,683,183.27, DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA;" 8) Adopt Resolution No. 23486, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1067833 THROUGH 1067935 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $1,186,361.69, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" and 9)
Adopt Resolution No. 23487, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED
1067936 THROUGH 1068197 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$1,998,118.60, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Approved as part of
the Consent Calendar.
2.D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1837
AMENDING THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE EXEMPTING
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CERTAIN ON-SITE SOLAR IMPROVEMENTS FROM PUBLIC ARTS
FEES:
ACTION: Waive the reading of the full text of the ordinance and adopt
Ordinance No. 1837, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3.37.030 OF, AND
ADDING PARAGRAPH (9) TO SUBSECTION (B) OF SECTION 3.37.050
OF, THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE EXEMPTING CERTAIN
ON-SITE SOLAR IMPROVEMENTS FROM PUBLIC ARTS FEES."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.E. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2013:
ACTION: Receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report as of
November 30, 2013. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.G. APPROVAL OF TWO HOTEL OPERATIONS COVENANT
AGREEMENTS WITH BEARFOOT INN, INC. (BEARFOOT INN), AND
KITTRIDGE HOTELS AND RESORTS LLC (HARD ROCK HOTEL PALM
SPRINGS) PURSUANT TO THE CITY'S HOTEL OPERATIONS
INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
ACTION: 1) Approve a hotel operations covenant agreement with
Bearfoot Inn Inc. pursuant to the City's Hotel Operations Incentive
Program; 2) Approve a hotel operations covenant agreement with Kittridge
Hotels and Resorts LLC (Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs) pursuant to the
City's Hotel Operations Incentive Program; and 3) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6480. A6481. Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.H. APPROVAL OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENTS NO. N040,
N041, and N042 WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR USE OF
FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR THE EMERGENCY RELIEF PROJECTS
ER-18D3(073), ER-18D3(074), AND ER-18D3(075) ON GENE AUTRY
TRAIL, VISTA CHINO, AND INDIAN AVENUE (INDIAN CANYON
DRIVE) IN PALM SPRINGS FOR THE 2010 STORM YEAR:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23488, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. N040 TO
ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID
PROJECTS NO. 08-5282R WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $14,842.00, FOR THE EMERGENCY RELIEF PROJECT
ON GENE AUTRY TRAIL AT WHITEWATER RIVER, FEDERAL-AID
PROJECT NO. ER-18D3(073);" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23489, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT
AGREEMENT NO. N041 TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE
AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS NO. 08-5282R WITH
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,958.00, FOR
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THE EMERGENCY RELIEF PROJECT ON VISTA CHINO AT
WHITEWATER RIVER, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. ER-18D3(074);" 3)
Adopt Resolution No. 23490, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. N042 TO
ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID
PROJECTS NO. 08-5282R WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $28,600.00, FOR THE EMERGENCY RELIEF PROJECT
ON INDIAN AVENUE AT WHITEWATER RIVER, FEDERAL AID
PROJECT NO. ER-18D3(075);" and 4) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A6482. A6483. A6484. Approved as
part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1. ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES ACCOUNT (SLESA) GRANT FROM THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN EXPENDITURE PLAN AND
APPROPRIATION:
ACTION: 1) Accept the State of California Supplemental Enforcement
Services Account Grant (SLESA) and Expenditure Plan; 2) Direct the
Director of Finance/City Treasurer to fund the Appropriation; and 3)
Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents to effectuate the
acceptance of the grant. A5765. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.J. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 ALLOCATED
POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN TO ADD A FLEET
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II POSITION:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23491, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS
AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-14, ADOPTED
BY RESOLUTION NO. 23340;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.F. DESIGN SERVICES BY MSA CONSULTING, INC. FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND CITY HALL PARKING LOTS:
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the cost of design services for the
parking lots.
Councilmember Lewin commented on the overspray of sprinklers on the City Hall
parking lot.
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Councilmember Mills commented on the landscaping issues at City Hall, and
commented on the design costs associated with the parking lot improvements.
ACTION: 1) Approve the proposal from MSA Consulting, Inc. for design of the
two Police Department parking lots and the two City Hall parking lots in an
amount not to exceed $100,720 and; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute
all necessary documents. A6445. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by
Councilmember Lewin and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2.K. AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6630 WITH MAXWELL
SECURITY SERVICES FOR UNARMED SECURITY SERVICES AT CITY-
OWNED FACILITIES:
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson requested the City Manager look at adding the prior
auto dealership to the agreement.
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 7 to Agreement No. A5630 with Maxwell
Security Services for unarmed security services at City-owned facilities to
incorporate monitoring additional downtown sites and extend the agreement to
June 30, 2014; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A5630. Motion Councilmember Lewin, seconded by
Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2.L. DECORATIVE LIGHT FIXTURES FOR PALM CANYON DRIVE:
Councilmember Foat requested Staff address the Type 3 poles and questioned if
the lamp bases include all fixtures in the Uptown area.
ACTION: 1) Authorize the City Manager to award purchase of 30 additional
decorative light fixtures to Pacific Lighting & Standards Company, in an amount
not to exceed $71,575; 2) Authorize the City Manager to award purchase of 340
LED retrofit kits for the existing decorative lighting poles in an amount not to
exceed $98,600; 3) Authorize the City Manager to award a contract for the wiring
and installation of the new decorative light fixtures in an amount not to exceed
$81,000; 4) Authorize the City Manager to award a contract or approve a Change
Order with Chevron Energy Systems, selecting the most economical approach
for the City, for the installation of 340 LED retrofit kits on the existing Palm
Canyon Drive decorative lighting poles in an amount not to exceed $74,800; and
5) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Motion
Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously
carried 5-0 on a roll call vote.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
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4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE (SECTION 8.05 "HISTORIC PRESERVATION") TO
CHANGE THE AGE OF BUILDINGS ELIGIBLE FOR A SIX-MONTH
STAY OF DEMOLITION FROM PREA945 TO PREA969 (CASE 5.1311):
Margo Wheeler, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated January 15, 2014.
Councilmember Mills commented on the formation of an HSPB
Subcommittee to expedite the process, recommended the City consider
another historic surrey to highlight the potential historic resources in the
City, and commented on other sites of significance.
Councilmember Foat commented on historic preservation in the City of
Palm Springs, and requested staff address the criteria for the current
historic resources survey.
Councilmember Lewin thanked the historic preservation community for
their volunteer efforts and their testimony.
ACTION: 1) Direct Staff to prepare a Code Amendment as required; and
2) Direct Staff to review potential and return with opportunities to update
and expand the Historic Resources Survey. Motion Councilmember
Mills, seconded by Councilmember Lewin and unanimously carried
on a roll call vote.
4.13. AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A NOTICE TO PROCEED TO PALM
SPRINGS PROMENADE, LLC, TO PERFORM ENGINEERING
SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,900 FOR THE DOWNTOWN
REVITALIZATION PROJECT REGARDING THE CITY'S PARKING
STRUCTURE:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated January 15, 2014.
ACTION: Authorize a Notice to Proceed to Palm Springs Promenade,
LLC, to perform professional engineering services in the amount of
$65,900 for potential parking structure improvements at the Downtown
Revitalization Project above the improvements required by Palm Springs
Promenade, LLC pursuant to the Project Financing Agreement. A6144.
Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tom
Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
5. NEW BUSINESS: None.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8:58 p.m., to Wednesday,
February 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
19T" DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2014.
STEP�I EN P. POUG ET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK