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MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:11 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Palm Springs Air Force ROTC Junior Color Guard, led the
Pledge.
INVOCATION: Rabbi Sally Olins, Temple Isaiah, 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 May 15, 2013, as Purple Heart Day in
the City of Palm Springs.
Mayor Pougnet provided an update on the recent AMGEN event in the City of Palm
Springs, the Police Department and Fire Department Appreciation Luncheon hosted by
the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, announced the donation of dog oxygen
masks to the Fire Department, and the upcoming Palm Springs Public Library summer
reading programs.
Mayor Pro Tern Mills provided an update on the recent C-Span coverage in the City of
Palm Springs.
Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Lewin announced the upcoming FIND
Food Bank Hunger Action Month programs.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Holland stated 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, and reported no reportable actions were taken.
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ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: Accept the Agenda as amended.
Councilmember Lewin requested Item 2.F. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills requested Item 2.J. 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.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT WASTE DISPOSAL CHARGES ON
THE COUNTY TAX ROLLS AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT:
David Barakian, Director of Public Works, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated May 15, 2013.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
AYAD GHARGHOUCY, Palm Springs, stated he was a co-owner on a
property on the delinquent list and he has not owned the property for over
five years.
No further speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23339, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DETERMINING CERTAIN WASTE DISPOSAL ACCOUNTS TO BE
DELINQUENT AND DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF THESE
ACCOUNTS ON THE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLLS FOR
COLLECTION." Motion Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by
Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
I.B. 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):
ACTION: Take no public testimony at this time and direct staff to re-notice
the public hearing. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by
Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
I.C. GRANT A 15-YEAR EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH
PALM SPRINGS DISPOSAL SERVICES FOR RESIDENTIAL AND
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COMMERCIAL COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE AND
FOR THE COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLE MATERIAL:
ACTION: 1) Take no public testimony at this time; 2) Continue the Public
Hearing to July 3, 2013; and 3) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of
Continued Public Hearing pursuant to law. Motion Councilmember
Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote.
1.D. CITY COUNCIL AND ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR
THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HOUSING
SUCCESSOR AGENCY ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-14
BUDGET, ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN,
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT, AND FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION
POLICY:
City Manager Ready and Geoffrey Kiehl, Director of Finance, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 15, 2013.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming
forward the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pro Tern Mills requested staff address the budget for holiday lights
and banner replacement.
Councilmember Foat commented on public notification and advertising
during the Downtown revitalization, including safety measures and signs.
Councilmember Hutcheson stated the Measure J Oversight Commission
has been discussing notification and communication during the
revitalization project.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the holiday light budget and requested the
ad hoc City Council subcommittee comment.
Councilmember Lewin commented on the replacement of holiday lights.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the recommended position
changes.
Mayor Pro Tern Mills requested staff address the elimination of the RDA,
the elimination of the Downtown Administrator, and stated he is not
supportive of the elimination of the Downtown Administrator.
The City Council discussed the merits of retaining the Downtown
Administrator during the Downtown Revitalization Project.
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Councilmember Hutcheson commented on the personnel changes, and
requested the City Manager review salaries for positions pending any
future vacancies.
The City Council discussed the amount of staffing and the ability to add
staff as the economy improves.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on Special Events funding
and contributions.
ACTION: 1) Approve Special Events and Contributions for Fiscal Year
2013-14; and 2) Direct staff the carryover for Holiday Lights be split
between Holiday Lights and Banners. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Mills,
seconded by Councilmember Lewin and unanimously carried on a
roll call vote.
Councilmember Foat stated she has a business position conflict of interest
with respect to the Senior Center funding, would not participate in the
discussion or vote, and left Council Chamber.
ACTION: Approve the Senior Center funding in the amount of $60,000 for
Fiscal Year 2013-14. Motion Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tern Mills and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Lewin, Mayor
Pro Tern Mills, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Foat.
Councilmember Foat returned to the dais.
Mayor Pougnet stated he has a business related conflict of interest with
respect to the International Film Festival funding, would not participate in
the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber. Mayor Pro Tem
Mills chaired the meeting.
ACTION: Approve the International Film Festival funding in the amount of
$350,000 for Fiscal Year 2013-14. Motion Councilmember Hutcheson,
seconded by Councilmember Lewin and unanimously carried 4-0 on
a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson,
Councilmember Lewin, and Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pougnet.
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Mayor Pougnet returned to the dais.
The City Council discussed the proposed elimination of the Downtown
Administrator contract, and the City's projected reserve.
ACTION: 1) Approve funding for Well in the Desert in the amount of
$16,000 for Fiscal Year 2013-14; 2) Direct staff to include auditing of the
financial statements in the grant funding agreement; and 3) Suggest the
Well in the Desert include social work in their scope of services. Motion
Mayor Pro Tern Mills, seconded by Councilmember Lewin and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
ACTION: Approve the funding for the waiver of City fees for the Annual
Run for Ike event in the amount of$1,834 for Fiscal Year 2013-14. Motion
Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and
carried 4-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson,
Councilmember Lewin, and Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
NOES: Mayor Pougnet.
ACTION: Approve an increase in the Black History Committee funding
from $8,300 to $16,600 for Fiscal Year 2013-14. Motion Councilmember
Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Mills and unanimously carried on
a roll call vote.
ACTION: Approve funding for Coyote Stageworks in the amount of$5,000
for Fiscal Year 2013-14. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by
Councilmember Hutcheson and carried 4-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor
Pro Tern Mills, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: Councilmember Lewin.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23340, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2013-14;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23341, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2013-14 AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS REQUIRED."
amending the budget by the above motions and including a $109,000
appropriation for the Downtown Administrator, 3) Adopt Resolution No.
23342, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ACTING SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND IN ITS CAPACITY AS
THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-14, AND OTHER SUCH MATTERS
AS REQUIRED;" 4) Adopt Resolution No. 23343, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2014;" and 5) Direct the City Manager and Director of
Finance and Treasurer to make the appropriate modifications to the
budget and prepare the final budget document for Fiscal Year 2013-14.
Motion Councilmember Lewin, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Mills and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
ELLEN LOCKERT, commented on the lack of a plastic bag ordinance in the City of
Palm Springs.
TIMOTHY SIGLE, Palm Springs, commented on the lack of a plastic bag ordinance in
the City of Palm Springs.
LISA VOSSLER SMITH, commented on Modernism Week in the City of Palm Springs.
GEORGE ZANDER, Palm Springs, announced upcoming events by Equality California.
NIKOHL VANDEL, Palm Springs, commented on the services provided by Well in the
Desert.
JENNY MCLEAN, commented on the Palm Springs Women's Club Measure "J" request
for funding for sidewalk repair.
JOHN TYMON, commented on the book titled "Blink."
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the development of a plastic bag
ordinance, and requested staff provide an update on the two rehab facilities in the
Deepwell neighborhood.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Ready provided an update on Code
Enforcement activities in the City of Palm Springs.
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.G., 2.H., and 2.1. Motion
Mayor Pro Tern Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson 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 May 15, 2013, City
Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of May 1, 2013, Special
Meeting and May 1, 2013, Regular Meeting. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23344, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1063098 THROUGH 1063253 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $1,223,674.82, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 23345, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4-27-13 BY
WARRANTS NUMBERED 418122 THROUGH 418138 TOTALING
$31,250.04, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1063254 THROUGH
1063278 TOTALING $121,049.49, FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR
$39,219.51 AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,148,391.88
IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,339,910.92, DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 23346, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1063279 THROUGH 1063418 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $828,216.18, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2013:
ACTION: Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and
Purchase Orders for the period of April 1, through April 30, 2013.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1820,
REGARDING REGULATIONS FOR FILING OF CANDIDATE
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STATEMENTS (CANDIDATE PROFILES) FOR MUNICIPAL
ELECTIONS:
ACTION: Waive the reading of the full text of the ordinance and adopt
Ordinance No. 1820, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 2.02.035 TO THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO FILING CANDIDATE
PROFILES AT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS." Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.G. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF TIM SCOTT FROM THE PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION:
ACTION: 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Tim Scott from the Parks
and Recreation Commission; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice
of Vacancy for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2014. Approved as
part of the Consent Calendar.
2.H. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF MARCH 31, 2013:
ACTION: Receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report as of
March 31, 2013. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1. UNIFORM RENTAL AND CLEANING SERVICES FOR VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS:
ACTION: 1) Approve an agreement with the incumbent Cintas
Corporation for uniform rental and cleaning services for an estimated
annual expenditure of $8,574, and a total amount not to exceed $24,722
for the initial three-year term in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
A5615. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.F. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1821, AMENDING
THE HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
ACTION: Waive the reading of the full text of the ordinance and adopt Ordinance
No. 1821, "AN ORDINANCE OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTIONS 5.26.020, 5.26.030, AND SECTION 5.26.040 OF THE
PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE HOTEL
OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM;" clarifying Section 5.26.040(c) to delete
the words 'with 125 or more rooms'in the fist sentence. Motion Councilmember
Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Mills and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote.
2.J. APPROVAL OF TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION GRANT
FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR CHECKED BAGGAGE SYSTEMS
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OPTIMIZATION AND CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH PARSONS
BRINCKERHOFF FOR DESIGN SERVICES:
Tom Nolan, Executive Director Palm Springs International Airport, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 15, 2013.
ACTION: 1) Approve the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Grant in
the amount of $298,600 for an analysis and 30% design of checked baggage
inspection system; 2) Approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. A6256 with
Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc. for checked baggage inspection system design
services in the amount not to exceed $298,600 in a form acceptable to the City
Attorney; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
A6365. A6256. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Mills, seconded by Councilmember
Lewin and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E)
AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY
SECTION 14 MEDIANS PROJECT (CP 08-20):
Dave Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated May 15, 2013.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with
respect to the project: the proposed art and the installation of pads,
requested staff address who is acting as the lead agency, emergency
vehicle access, previous amendments requested by City Council, and the
impetus to fund further phases planned for the median improvement.
ACTION: Approve the plans, specifications, and working details for
Tahquitz Canyon Way Section 14 Medians Project (CP 08-20) and
authorize staff to advertise for bids. Motion Councilmember Lewin,
seconded by Mayor Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call
vote.
5.6. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR THE LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION
REPAIR AT THE FRANCES STEVENS PARK COURTYARD PROJECT
(CP 13-01):
Dave Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated May 15, 2013.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the tree selection.
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No action taken and referred to staff to meet with landscape architect with
respect to tree selection. By unanimous consent of the City Council.
5.C. AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE 2013 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL
PROJECT (CP 13-02):
Dave Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated May 15, 2013.
ACTION: 1) Reject all bids as submitted; 2) Direct staff to review and
revise specifications; and 3) Direct staff to rebid as soon as possible.
Motion Mayor Pro Tern Mills, seconded by Councilmember
Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Mayor Pro Tern Mills requested maintenance of the squiggles artwork in Palm Springs.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8:42 p.m. to Wednesday,
June 5, 2013, 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
5T" DAY OF JUNE, 2013.
STEPHEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
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SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013
LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the special meeting to order at 2:07 p.m.
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.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
INTERVIEW AND APPOINT APPLICANTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND
THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD AS PART OF THE 2013 ANNUAL
RECRUITMENT:
The City Council interviewed candidates for appointment to the Planning Commission
and the Historic Site Preservation Board.
ACTION: 1) Appoint Todd Hays to the Historic Site Preservation Board for the term
ending June 30, 2016; 2) Reappoint Philip Klatchko to the Planning Commission for the
term ending June 30, 2016; and 3) Direct the City Clerk to advertise and continue to
solicit applications for the Planning Commission. Motion Mayor Pougnet, seconded
by Councilmember Lewin and unanimously carried (5-0).
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 3:42 p.m. to the Regular City Council
meeting, Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 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
5T" DAY OF JUNE, 2013.
STEPHEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
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