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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Palm Springs Air Force ROTC Junior Color Guard, led
the pledge.
INVOCATION: Pastor David Sanger, Our Savior's Community Church led the
Invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember
Lewin, Mayor Pro Tern Mills, and Mayor Pougnet.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Pougnet and the City Council proclaimed September, 2013, as Alzheimer's
Awareness Month in the City of Palm Springs.
Mayor Pougnet announced the Heal Cities Campaign, the 50th Anniversary of the Palm
Springs Aerial Tramway, and the Arrive Hotel groundbreaking.
Palm Springs High School, Spirit of the Sands Marching Band recognized the City of
Palm Springs for the City's support of the band in the Presidential Inaugural Parade.
Councilmember Lewin announced the Monroe Hotel ribbon cutting, and the FIND Food
Bank Fundraiser.
Councilmember Foat announced the opportunities for the Friends of the Palm Springs
Animal Shelter.
Mayor Pougnet announced the recent City's sustainability awards, the 2014 Mayor's
Race and Wellness Festival and provided an update on the City's electric vehicle
charging stations.
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Mayor Pougnet commented on the recent fire in the Community Church of Palm
Springs, and requested the City Manager review the Vacant Building Ordinance.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m., and the City Attorney requested the City
Council ads itema to the Closed Session Agenda, pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Section
54856.9(a) Existing Litigation titled, Bond Safeguard Insurance v. Lee H. Brandenburg,
City of Palm Springs et al., Case No. CV-12-4285-HRL, United States District Court,
San Jose, and North First Street Properties v. City of Palm Springs et al., Case No. INC
1300421, Riverside County Superior Court, as the City received information regarding
the case after the posting of the Agenda.
ACTION: 1) Find the Item came to the attention to the City after the posting of the
Agenda, and there is an immediate need to hear and/or take action on the Item and 2)
Add to the Closed Session Agenda one item of Existing Litigation titled, Bond Safeguard
Insurance v. Lee H. Brandenburg, City of Palm Springs et al., Case No. CV-12-4285-
HRL, United States District Court, San Jose and North First Street Properties v. City of
Palm Springs et al., Case No. INC 1300421, Riverside County Superior Court. Motion
Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously
carried (5-0).
City Attorney Holland stated the City Council recessed into Closed Session to discuss
items on the Closed Session Agenda, and reported the City Council, by unanimous
(5-0) vote, authorized the City Manager to execute a settlement agreement for the
Existing Litigation, Thomas and Leslie Davis v. City of Palm Springs et al. A6402.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson requested the City Council hear Item S.A. immediately following
the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Pro Tern Mills requested Items 2.J. and 21. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested Item 2.J. be removed from the Consent Calendar
for separate discussion.
Councilmember Lewin requested Item 2.J. and 2.0. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Foat requested Item 2.H., 2.J., and 21. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded
by Councilmember Lewin and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
I.A. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION BY DONALD
SKEOCH TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
LIGHTED TENNIS COURT AT THE ESTANCIAS DEVELOPMENT
LOCATED AT 3182 LAS BRISAS WAY (CASE 5.1285 CUP):
Margo Wheeler, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the Staff Report dated September 18, 2013.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
DONALD SKEOCH, Applicant, provided the background and history of the
purchase of the property, the process with the HOA, the Planning
Commission process, compared the Zoning Code requirements to the
project specifications, the neighborhood support of the project, and
requested the City Council approve the project.
JESSICA NORTE, stated the tennis court lighting as proposed is not
appropriate for the neighborhood, and stated the HOA Board did not
approve the project.
DONALD SKEOCH, Applicant Rebuttal, commented on the owners in
support of the project.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Lewin commented on the possibility of noise from tennis
courts, and the potential quality of life issues with night time tennis courts.
Councilmember Hutcheson commented on the use of lights for other
amenities in the City of Palm Springs, stated his support of the request,
and commented on noise with a 25 foot set -back.
Mayor Pro Tern Mills requested staff clarify the number of lights on the
tennis courts to be three LED fixtures on each side, the wall between the
property, commented on the set -back, the history of development of the
City ordinance, stated the tennis court would be better sunken three feet,
have a solid wall, and requested revisions to the landscape plan.
Councilmember Foat requested the Applicant address sinking of the court,
and requested the City Council consider a 9:00 p.m. curfew time.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the sinking of tennis courts, and requested
the City Council consider sinking the tennis courts, and requested the
applicant clarify his statements regarding renting of the property.
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Councilmember Hutcheson stated his support for sunken tennis courts
with a 10:00 p.m. curfew.
Councilmember Mills stated a minimum of three feet sunken is
recommended, a ten foot masonry wall, and berming of the landscaping.
ACTION: Direct staff to prepare a resolution with findings overturning the
Planning Commission decision and approving the Conditional Use Permit
for lighted tennis court, including conditions of approval to provide: (i)
maximum of three LED lights on each side, (ii) court to be sunken three
feet with ten foot masonry wall, (iii) berming the landscaping,
(iv) 10:00 p.m. curfew for use of the court, and (v) prohibiting the use of
the property as a vacation rental property. Motion Councilmember
Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pougnet and carried 4-1 on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor
Pro Tern Mills, and Mayor Pougnet,
NOES: Councilmember Lewin.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
TIMOTHY SIGLE, Palm Springs, commented on the positive improvements in the City
and the Downtown area.
KAREN CORNETT, Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) Board of Education,
thanked the Measure J Commission and the City Council for funding the replacement of
the sound and lighting equipment at the Palm Springs High School Auditorium.
JIM BOKE TOMLIN, commented on the Marilyn Monroe artwork and the development
of Downtown Palm Springs.
JOY BROWN MEREDITH, commented on the activities and events in Downtown Palm
Springs during the summer season, and thanked City Staff for their participation with
Downtown merchants.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Ready provided an Employee Spotlight video featuring Jim Zicaro,
Director of Building and Code Compliance, and Margo Wheeler, Director of Planning
Services.
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.1., 2.K., 2.M.,
2.N., and 2.P. Motion Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tern 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 September 18,
2013, City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of
September 4, 2013, July 3, 2013, and Special Meeting Minutes of
July 3, 2013. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF LEE GLENN FROM THE HISTORIC
SITE PRESERVATION BOARD:
ACTION: 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Lee Glenn from the
Historic Site Preservation Board; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a
notice of vacancy for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2015. Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1). SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1829,
AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL AND ZONING CODES
RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION AND NOTICING
SIGNAGE:
ACTION: Waive the reading of the full text of the ordinance and adopt
Ordinance No. 1829, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTIONS 8.05, 14.20, AND ZONING CODE SECTIONS 93.23
AND 94.02 THROUGH 94.08, INCLUSIVE, AND ADDING SECTION
94.09 TO THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC
HEARING NOTIFICATION AND NOTICING SIGNAGE." Approved as
part of the Consent Calendar.
2.E. ACCEPTANCE OF $41,425 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY, SAFE TRANSPORTATION
RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER (SAFETREC) FOR A
SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT PROGRAM TO BE USED TO ENFORCE,
EDUCATE, AND BRING AWARENESS TO THE PUBLIC:
ACTION: 1) Accept $41,425 in grant funding from the University of
California, Berkeley, Safe Transportation Research and Education Center,
for a sobriety checkpoint program; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A6045. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
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2.F. AUTHORIZE THE RENTAL OF A BOILER FROM MANLEY BOILER
FOR USE AT THE AIRPORT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$26,500:
ACTION: 1) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Manley Boiler
for the rental of a hot water boiler for the airport for Fiscal Year 2013-14 in
an amount not to exceed $26,500; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.G. ACCEPT A FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 ACCESSING THE PAST GRANT
FROM FEDERAL LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT
(LSTA) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000:
ACTION: 1) Accept the Fiscal Year 2013-14 Accessing the Past Grant
from the California State Library in the amount of $60,000.00; 2) Authorize
Procurement to conduct the bid process in accordance with the
requirements of the Grant for the digitization of The Desert Sun
Newspaper from 1938 through 1968; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents, including the purchase order.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1. AUTHORIZE THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF A NEW MOBILE
BREATHING SUPPORT/REHABILITATION/LIGHTING UNIT AT A
COST OF $332,903.44:
ACTION: 1) Approve the cooperative purchase of a new 2013 mobile
breathing support/rehabilitation/lighting unit from Pierce Manufacturing
pursuant to Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 7.09.010 in the amount
of $332,903.44; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.K. AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PALM SPRINGS NARCOTICS TASK
FORCE:
ACTION: 1) Approve the agreement renewal with the Drug Enforcement
Agency for participation in the Palm Springs Narcotics Task Force for a
five-year period, through September 30, 2018; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5711. Approved as part
of the Consent Calendar.
2.M. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E)
AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR THE RUTH HARDY PARK
PARKING LOT REPAIRS PROJECT (CP 13-08):
ACTION: 1) Approve the Plans, Specifications, and Estimates for the Ruth
Hardy Park Parking Lot Repairs Project (CP 13-08); and 2) Authorize staff
to advertise and solicit bids. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.N. APPROVAL AND TRANSMITTAL OF RECOGNIZED OBLIGATIONS
PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS 13-14B) FOR THE PERIOD OF
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JANUARY 1, 2014, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2014, PURSUANT TO
SECTION 34169(g)(1) OF CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23435, "A RESOLUTION OF CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ACTING
SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM
SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING
THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATIONS PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS 13-
14B) FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2014, THROUGH JUNE 30,
2014, PURSUANT TO SECTION 34169(g)(1) OF CALIFORNIA HEALTH
AND SAFETY CODE." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.P. APPROVE LEASE NO. GS-0913-03168 WITH THE UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION FOR THE LEASE OF CERTAIN SPACE AT THE
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION:
ACTION: 1) Approve Lease No. GS-09B-03168 with the United States
Government, Department of General Services, for the Transportation
Security Administration use of 6,653 square feet at the Palm Springs
International Airport for ten years in the amount of $345,146.46 per year
for the first five years, and $382,578.40 per year for years six through ten;
and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents,
subject to final review and approval of the lease by the City Attorney.
A5666. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.H. APPROVE THE 2012 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS LOCAL HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN (LHMP) ANNEX TO THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY
OPERATIONAL AREA MULTI -JURISDICTIONAL LOCAL HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN:
John Allen, Fire Chief, provided background information as outlined in the
Staff Report dated September 18, 2013.
Councilmember Foat commented on emergency planning for non-profit
agencies or other organizations in the City of Palm Springs and requested
Staff recognized such in emergency planning.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23434, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
THE 2012 RIVERSIDE COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA MULTI -
JURISDICTIONAL LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN." Motion
Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Lewin and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2.J. AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT
DISTRICT (SCAQMD) FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FOR THE
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SENTINAL POWER PLANT, PALM SPRINGS SOLAR VOLTAIC
PROJECTS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,175,225:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated September 18, 2013.
Councilmember Hutcheson commented on the City's ability to secure
grantfunds.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills requested staff address the design and the process
of issuing the RFP's and dealing with the Historic Sites.
Councilmember Lewin commented on the proposed installation at the
Train Station and the Desert Highland Unity Center and the use of shaded
parking.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the scope of the project
planned at the Visitors Center.
ACTION: 1) Approve the reimbursement agreement with SCAQMD for the
Sentinal Power Plant, Palm Springs Solar Voltaic Projects to be located at
the Palm Springs Visitors Center, Fire Station No. 3, the Train Station, and
the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center in the amount of
$1,175,225, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6400.
Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember
Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
21. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE DECORATIVE DOWNTOWN LIGHT
POLES AND FIXTURES FROM PACIFIC LIGHTING IN THE AMOUNT
OF $136,690.36:
Mayor Pro Tem Mills requested the City Council waive the requirements in
the Code.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the replacement of stubs for
the lighting in the Uptown District.
ACTION: 1) Waive the formal bid requirements of Chapter 7.03 of the
Palm Springs Municipal Code; 2) Authorize the purchase of decorative
downtown light poles and fixtures from Pacific Lighting in the amount of
$136,690.36; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. Motion Councilmember Lewin, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2.0. DECLARATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO SEVERE
MONSOONAL WEATHER FLOW FROM AUGUST 25 THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013, RATIFYING THE ACTIONS OF THE DIRECTOR
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OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND REQUESTING STATE
CONCURRENCE:
Councilmember Lewin requested City Staff address the costs to repair the
streets due to the storms, the likelihood of further storm damage,
requested the City Manager report on the costs of Araby Drive and
resident complaints at the end of the storm season.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23436, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
CONTINUING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY AND
RATIFYING THE ACTIONS OF THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY
SERVICES, PURSUANT TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 2.20, RELATING TO THE MONSOONAL WEATHER
PATTERN FROM APPROXIMATELY AUGUST 25 THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013;" and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23437, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING STATE DIRECTOR,
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES'
CONCURRENCE IN LOCAL EMERGENCIES." Motion Councilmember
Lewin, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Mills and unanimously carried
on a roll call vote.
The City Council heard Item 5.A. out of order, immediately following the Consent
Calendar.
5.A. RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE FOR THE COPA ROOM
INCORPORATED, IN ORDER TO SELL BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED
SPIRITS AT THE COPA ROOM NIGHTCLUB LOCATED AT 244 EAST
AMADO ROAD (CASE 5.1289 PNC):
Margo Wheeler, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the Staff Report dated September 18, 2013.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23438, "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 (ABC TYPE 48 LICENSE) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
244 EAST AMADO ROAD." Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by
Mayor Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. CITY CAPITAL PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT AND UPDATE:
City Manager Ready provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding capital
project updates.
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Mayor Pougnet requested the City Manager update the community on
Measure J funded projects at every opportunity, including the City
newsletter, and the installation of signs at project sites.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills commented on the lack of funding for capital
projects, and thanked the citizens of Palm Springs for Measure J.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the street resurfacing, the
installation of bike lanes, and the installation of crosswalks with pop -outs.
ACTION: Receive and file. Motion Councilmember Lewin, seconded
by Mayor Pro Tom Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.13. CITYWIDE PHOTOVOLTAICS (PV) PROJECT:
Allen Smoot, Special Projects Coordinator, provided background
information as outlined in the Staff Report dated September 18, 2013.
Mayor Pro Tom Mills requested staff address splitting acres and potential
sites, and commented on the structures installed by PSUSD.
Councilmember Lewin commented on the use of airport property for solar
panels, thanked City staff for the development of the program, stated his
support toward the direction, questioned the amount of the fee, and
requested staff to address a power purchase agreement or the City
purchase the equipment.
Councilmember Hutcheson stated his support for the approach of City
Staff.
ACTION: 1) Direct staff to develop a Request For Proposal (RFP)
document to seek third party investors offering a Power Purchase
Agreement (PPA) approach to financing PV; 2) Direct staff to work with
the City Attorney's office to develop the City's own PPA document; 3)
Direct staff to combine the Animal Shelter PV Project with the proposed
Citywide PV RFP process; 4) Approve an agreement with
Newcomb/Anderson/McCormick, an energy engineering firm, to conduct a
feasibility study evaluating the possibility of a citywide PV project for City
facilities, in an amount not to exceed $49,000, subject to review and
approval by the City Attorney; and 5) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A6401. Motion Councilmember
Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pougnet and unanimously carried on
a roll call vote.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Lewin requested staff report on the progress of Andreas Road to a two-
way street, requested staff address the maintenance of Vista Chino and making a
request of Caltrans to repave, requested staff address a two-line left turn lane on Gene
Autry onto Vista Chino, requested staff address the traffic flow and design at Vista
Chino and Palm Canyon, commented on the use of Smart Meters irrigation timers, the
Tahquitz Canyon Median Project, and restoring watersheds in Palm Springs such as
Tahquitz Creek.
Mayor Pro Tern Mills commented on the City's vacant building ordinance and stated
Code Enforcement may need to be proactive in the management of vacant buildings.
Mayor Pougnet thanked staff for addressing the Arnico Tract sewer issue, stated the
City has some obligation to connect the sewer, and requested the City Manager
develop a plan for the installation of sewers in the Arnico Tract.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned, in memory of twelve individuals that lost
their life at the Washington shipyard, at 9:04 p.m. to a Joint Meeting with the Agua
Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Council, Thursday, September 19, 2013, at
6:00 p.m., Canyon Conference Room, Spa Hotel and Resort, 100 North Indian Canyon
Drive, Palm Springs.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS 2N0
DAY OF OCTOBER, 2013.
STEPHEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
Spa Hotel and Resort, Canyon Conference Room
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet and Vice Chairman Olinger called the meeting to
order at 6:05 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Chairman Olinger led the Pledge.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember
Lewin, Mayor Pro Tern Mills, and Mayor Pougnet.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
TRIBAL COUNCIL ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Larry N. Olinger, Anthony Andreas, III, Member, and Jessica Norte,
Member.
ABSENT: Jeff L. Grubbe, Chairman and Vincent Gonzales III,
Secretary/Treasurer.
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Davis, Tribal Council Chief Planning Officer, Margaret Park,
Director of Planning and Natural Resources, Alva Johnson, Director
of Government Affairs, Todd Hooks, Economic Development
Director, Kate Anderson, Director of Public Affairs, and
Laura Fregozo, Executive Assistant to the Tribal Council.
INTRODUCTIONS:
The Members of the City Council and Tribal Council introduced themselves, along with
the City Staff and Tribal Staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Tim Siegle commented on plastic bags in the City of Palm Springs and on Tribal lands.
Kate Castle, Palm Springs, requested the City Council and Tribal Council enact a
prohibition on plastic bags.
John Tymon, commented on the senior park, in which he resides, increasing rent and
utility costs.
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1. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1.A. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information and an
update on the Tahquitz Canyon Way Median Improvement Project and the
potential funding sources.
Discussion was held regarding the installation of public artwork, the design
progress of the remainder of the median to the Palm Springs International
Airport, and the Sunrise Waylrahquitz Canyon Gateway statue.
No action taken.
I.B. SECTION 14 STREET IMPROVEMENTS:
David Barakian, City Engineer, and Margaret Park, Director of Planning
and Natural Resources, provided background information and an update
on the progress of the Section 14 Street Improvements.
Discussion was held regarding the repairs of pavement cracks prior to
overlay, the installation of median and bike lanes consistent with the City's
General Plan, the implementation of the Section 14 Master Plan, and the
installation of a through road to the Convention Center as opposed to a
pedestrian promenade.
No action taken.
1.C. PROPOSAL TO MODIFY ANDREAS ROAD TO A TWO-WAY STREET:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information on the
City's proposal to modify Andreas Road to a two-way street.
Discussion was held regarding the alignment of Andreas Road to the new
streets in the Downtown Revitalization Plan, study to perhaps modify
Indian Canyon as a two-way street, and the timeframe to complete
Andreas Road.
No action taken.
1.D. VILLAGE TRADITIONS PHASE 2 UPDATE:
Todd Hooks, Economic Development Director, provided background
information and an update on the Village Traditions Phase 2 Project.
Discussion was held regarding Phase 2 project consisting of 52 detached
homes and that construction would start early in 2014.
No action taken.
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1.E. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE DEDICATION OF FUEL TRAILERS:
John Allen, Fire Chief, acknowledged and thanked the Tribal Council and
Staff for the donation of Fuel Trailers to the City of Palm Springs Fire
Department.
No action taken.
IDENTIFICATION OF FUTURE AGENDA/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Coachella Valley link in the City of Palm Springs and Tribal Land, and a permanent
agenda item regarding a Downtown Development update.
CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND TRIBAL COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Vice Chairman Larry Olinger requested City assistance with Fire Ants on the south end
of Palm Springs.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the State of the City, the reported number of visitors to
the City and provided an update on the Downtown Revitalization project.
ADJOURNMENT: The Palm Springs City Council adjourned at 6:52 p.m. to the next
Regular Meeting on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chamber, City
Hall, preceded by a Closed Session in the Small Conference Room, City Hall, 3200
East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
2Nd DAY OF OCTOBER, 2013.
STEPHEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
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