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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Councilmember McCulloch called the meeting to order at 6:04 P.M.
FLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Pougnet led the Pledge.
INVOCATION: Councilmember McCulloch requested a moment of silent reflection.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, and
Councilmember Pougnet.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Foat and Mayor Oden.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland reported that the City Council
did not hold a Closed Session.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson stated that staff recommends the withdraw of Item 5.A. on the
Agenda.
Councilmember McCulloch noted his business related abstention on Item 2.C. Warrant
No. 1013842.
Councilmember Pougnet noted his business related abstention on Item 2.C. Warrant
No. 1014025 and requested Item 2.D. be pulled for separate discussion.
Councilmember Mills noted his reimbursement related abstention on Item 2.C. Warrant
No. 1014024, and his business related abstention on Items 2.1. and 2.J.
City Attorney Holland stated the three-warrants, Item 2.1 and 2.J. are expenditures of
City funds and require three votes, and recommended the City Council table the Items
to July 12, 2006.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded
by Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, and Councilmember
Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Foat and Mayor Oden.
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PRESENTATIONS:
Gary Jeandron, Police Chief administered the Oath of Office to Police Officers Michael
C:asavan and Joshua Crocker.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. EAGLE CANYON - CASE NO. 5.1070, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
317 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30047, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 155
TOWNHOMES AND 75 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES, FLOOD CONTROL
FACILITIES, LANDS FOR OPEN SPACE, AND PRIVATE STREETS
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AT
BOGERT TRAIL:
Nicole Criste, Contract Planner, provided background information as outlined in
the staff report dated July 5, 2006.
Councilmember Pougnet requested staff address the issue of "single-loaded"
streets.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the calculations for existing zoning
to the proposed Planned Development District.
Councilmember McCulloch opened the Public Hearing, and the following
speakers addressed the City Council.
JAMES WATSON, Applicant, provided background information on the proposed
development and the entitlement process.
ALVIN FUCHS, Palm Springs, stated he has no problems with the project but
requested clarification with the Emergency Services Manager to develop an exit
strategy, and any commercial plans for the area.
VIC GAINER, Palm Springs, commented on the density and the transfer to open
space to resolve density and stated it is a good project.
JAMES WATSON, commented on the architectural and the public improvements
for the project.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Pougnet requested the Applicant address the architecture,
features and the view corridor.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the approval of the final
architecture approval.
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Councilmember Mills requested staff address Condition No. 43, Condition No. 47
type of curb, Condition No. 52 red-curbs, requested the Applicant address the
revised conditions as proposed by staff, and requested an additional condition
with respect to landscaping for drought tolerate landscaping on the Median Island
extension of Bogert Trail in lieu of the line of Palm Trees, requested staff address
rock crushing and the soils report, and staff address emergency exiting from the
area.
Councilmember Pougnet commented on rock crushing and the sensitivity of the
area.
Councilmember McCulloch requested staff address the process of a specific plan
within the development and the density transfer; commented on the excellent
quality of the architecture and density.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21629, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE
ADDENDUM TO THE CANYON PARK SPECIFIC PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT SCH #91012026, THEREBY APPROVING CASE NO.
5,1070, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 317 AND TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP 30047 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PROPOSED 230-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT ON APPROXIMATELY 60.24 ACRES OF A 117-
ACRE PARCEL, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH PALM CANYON
DRIVE, NORTH AND SOUTH OF BOGERT TRAIL (EXTENDED), SECTION 34"
amending the Conditions of Approval as recommended bV Staff in the
Supplemental Memo dated July 3, 2006, Condition No. 47 to allow a wedge curb
and allow alternate materials as required in Condition No. 50, Condition No. 52
deleting the requirement for red curbs and allow signage as approved bV the City
Engineer, Condition No. 57 to allow staff to plan check, but not issue a grading
permit while waiting approval of Riverside County Flood Control, and adding a
Condition with respect to street/median landscaping at the main street and
entrance. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember
Pougnet and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, and
Councilmember Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Foat and Mayor Oden.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
Councilmember Pougnet commented on the proposed Height Initiative filed with the
City.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
2:. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., and 2.1-1. Motion
Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills and
unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, and
Councilmember Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Mayor Oden.
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Receive and File Report on the Posting of the July 5, 2006, City
Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of June 7, 2006, and June 21, 2006
and June 28, 2006. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21630, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED
1013783 THROUGH 1014077 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$2,756,757.03 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA" excluding Warrant Nos.
1014024, 1014025 and 1013842; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21631, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE
PERIOD ENDED 6-17-06 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 410439 THROUGH
410512 TOTALING $76,788.16, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1014078
THROUGH 1014106 TOTALING $129,239.78, THREE WIRE TRANSFERS
FOR $54,116.03 AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $851,166.41 IN
THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,111,310.38 DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.E. RESOLUTION OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 2987 AND SUPPORTING FAIR
COMPETITION IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21632, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING
ASSEMBLY BILL 2987 AND SUPPORTING FAIR COMPETITION IN
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES." Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
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2.F. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND
COMPENSATION PLAN, FISCAL YEAR 2006-07:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21633, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND
COMPENSATION PLAN, ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 21612." Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.G. MISCELLANEOUS FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
EXPENDITURES:
ACTION: Adopt Minute Order No. 7885, Authorizing the as-needed purchase of
Caterpillar repair parts from Johnson Power Systems in an amount not-to-
exceed $100,000, radio system repair services from Motorola in the amount of
$75,003, carpet maintenance services from DFS Flooring in the amount of
$41,400, and software support services from Canon Business Systems in the
amount of$26,995. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.H. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF MAY 31, 2006:
ACTION: Receive and File Treasurer's Investment Report as of May 31, 2006.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.D. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH LEE K. STANLEY TO ERECT A
MONUMENT AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TITLED A_
WING AND A PRAYER:
Councilmember Pougnet requested staff address maintenance costs of the
proposed artwork.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the placement of the Artwork.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7884, Approving an agreement with Lee K.
Stanley to erect a monument at the Palm Springs International Airport titled "A
Wing and a Prayer;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A5311. Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by
Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, and
Councilmember Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Foat and Mayor Oden.
2.1. BUDGET TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND AND CONTINUING
APPROPRIATIONS:
Continued to July 12, 2006 under Acceptance of the Agenda.
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2.J. PURCHASE OF TABLES FOR CONVENTION CENTER:
Continued to July 12, 2006 under Acceptance of the Agenda.
The City Council recessed at 7:28 P.M. as the City of Palm Springs Community
Redevelopment Agency.
The City Council reconvened 7:29 P.M.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS AND
MINIMUM OPERATING STANDARDS FOR ACCESS AND USE OF THE
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
Richard Walsh, Director of Aviation, provided background information as outlined
in the staff report dated July 5, 2006.
ACTION: Waive the reading of the Ordinance text in its entirety and introduce by
title only Ordinance No. 1693, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS ADDING TITLE 16 TO, AND REPEALING CHAPTERS 11.33, 11.34,
AND 11.35 OF, THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ACCESS TO
AND USE OF THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT." Motion
Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and
unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, and
Councilmember Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Foat and Mayor Oden.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES:
Withdrawn from the Agenda at the request of staff.
5.13. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION AND THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR
THE 2006 ANNUAL RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
City Clerk Thompson stated the City Council subcommittee recommends Robert
Barnes and Kenneth Sherman for appointment to the Airport Commission; and
Andrew Starke, Max Hassan and Alison Elsner to the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
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ACTION: 1) Appoint Robert Barnes and Kenneth Sherman to the Palm Springs
International Airport Commission for the term ending June 30, 2009; and 2)
Appoint Andrew Starke, Max Hassan and Alison Elsner to the Parks and
Recreation Commission for the term ending June 30, 2009. Motion
Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills and
unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, and
Councilmember Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Foat and Mayor Oder.
5.C. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE 2006
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE:
Continued to July 12, 2006 under Acceptance of the Agenda.
S.D. APPOINTMENT OF THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE-APPOINTEE TO THE
MOUNT SAN JACINTO WINTER PARK AUTHORITY (TRAMWAY BOARD):
City Clerk Thompson stated the City Council subcommittee recommends Jerry
Ogburn as the City's Representative to the Tramway Board.
ACTION: Appoint Jerry Ogburn as the City's Representative to the Mount San
Jacinto Winter Park Authority (Tramway Board) for the unexpired term ending
September 19, 2007. Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by
Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, and
Councilmember Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Foat and IVlayor Oden.
C:OUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Mills thanked staff and contributors for the fireworks and 4th of July
celebration, and requested staff compare the specific plan process under state law to
the Planned Development District process and report to the City Council the differences
of specific plans and Planned Development Districts,
Councilmember McCulloch commented on the Height Initiative filed with the City and
thanked staff for their response making the 4th of July a safe holiday celebration, and
requested the City Clerk report on expanding the video services on the Internet.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 7:45 P.M. to a Study Session and
Adjourned Regular Meeting to be held Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by a Closed Session at 4:00 p.m., Small
Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
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APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
12T" DAY OF JULY, 2006.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk