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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-06-07 STAFF REPORTS 2B PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2006 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tern Foat called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. City Attorney Holland requested the City Council add an Item to the Closed Session Agenda as Item 1.D. Conference with Real Property Negotiator, Animal Shelter Property, located at 4810 Camino Parocela, consider negotiation (price and terms) with Michael Hoffman, City Negotiator, David Ready. ACTION: 1) Make the finding the Item came to attention to the City after the posting of the Agenda, and the immediate need to discuss the Item; and 2) Add Item I.D. to the Closed Session Agenda. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and unanimously carried, noting the absence of Mayor Oden. PUBLIC COMMENT: MICHAEL HOFFMAN, commented on Closed Session Item 1.D. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 115:05 P.M. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to order at 6:12 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Oden led the Pledge. INVOCATION: Rev. Hank Bates, Desert Cities Community Church, led the Invocation. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Oden. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland reported that at 5:00 P.M. the meeting was called to order and the City Council recessed into Closed Session to discuss matters on the Closed Session Agenda. No reportable actions were taken. Item No. n . B . City Council Minutes May 17, 2006 Page 2 ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: Mayor Pro Tern Foat noted her business related abstention to Consent Calendar Item 2.E. and requested Item 2.1. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. Councilmember Pougnet requested Items 2.E. and 2.1. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and requested an addition to the Minutes of May 10, 2006. ,ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. (PRESENTATIONS: Lieutenant Dan Feltenberger, Riverside County Sheriff's Office, presented Golden Bear Awards to Police Officer Arnold Galvan and Community Services Officer Gerald Fitzsimmons, Captain Tom Carmichael, California Highway Patrol, and Kathy Asher, AAA, presented a Certificate of Recognition to Officer Simon Min for his efforts in the investigation and recovery of stolen vehicles. Mayor Oden stated the City had received the American Planning Association Award, and the City Council presented the plaque to Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services and John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development and congratulated staff for their contributions. Mayor Oden and the City Council proclaimed May, 2006 to be Motorcycle Awareness (Month in the City of Palm Springs. 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS: I.A. SMOKETREE COMMONS, CASE 5.1050, GENERAL PLAN SMOKE TREE AREA PLAN TEXT CHANGE, GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION MAP STREET RECLASSIFICATION, AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT-312, ACCOMMODATING A 170,265-SQUARE FOOT SHOPPING CENTER WITH FOURTEEN BUILDINGS: Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 17, 2006. Councilmember Pougnet requested staff address the area plan for the Smoketree development, and the additional supermarket. Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested clarification with respect to the Council action for the site plan, but not the architectural renderings; and commented on the notification process for the public hearing. City Council Minutes May 17, 2006 Page 3 Councilmember Mills requested staff address the square footage for a supermarket, Condition 11 regarding Section 14 Master Plan, and Condition 15 for the Public Safety CFD. JEFF CHAMBERS, Representing Applicant, stated timing for the project is critical; provided background information on the proposed development and the development company. JEFF GOLDFARB, Representing Applicant, provided information on the project with respect to revenue generation, conformance with the general plan and pedestrian orientation. MICHAEL LEBERMAN, Representing Applicant, thanked staff for their support, commented on neighborhood involvement, and provided background information on the project. JAMES CIOFFI, Palm Springs, stated his support for the project and stated this will be a Palm Springs style shopping center and incorporate pedestrian orientation. LYN CALERDINE, Palm Springs, commented on the removal of Frontage Road, and requested City Council support. MAGGIE MONTEZ, provided background information on the proposed tenants for the location. CAROL JACKSON, stated she and the homeowners in her complex were not notified of the public hearing. GREG ENDOM, Cost Plus Markets, stated his support for the current site plan and architecture. GARY MARKET, Michaels Source Inc., stated his support and stated Michael's would be interested in locating in Palm Springs at this location due to the development and the developer. TRACY CONRAD, Smoke Tree Ranch, requested the City Council approve/certify the EIR and provided positive comments on the Developer. No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Pro Tern Foat commented on the proposed development. Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided information on the public hearing notices. City Council Minutes May 17, 2006 Page 4 Mayor Oden requested staff address the noticing of the public hearing. City Attorney Holland provided direction on the noticing of the public hearing and stated the Council may wish to consider continuing the public hearing. Mayor Oden requested staff re-notice the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested staff address the timing issues and if the EIR could be extracted from the public hearing process. Councilmember Mills requested clarification on the noticing and requested the Applicant address the date for the continued public hearing. ACTION: Continue the Public Hearing to June 7, 2006, and re-notice the Public Hearing. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. The City Council recessed at 7:24 P.M. The City Council reconvened at 7:33 P.M. 1.6. DELINQUENT WASTE DISPOSAL CHARGES: Troy Butzlaff, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 17, 2006. Mayor Oden opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed. ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21576, "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;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectuate this action. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. I.C. ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVAL OF CONCEPTUAL PLANS FOR THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL RAILROAD BRIDGE WIDENING, CITY PROJECT 01-04: David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 17, 2006. City Council Minutes May 17, 2006 Page 5 Mayor Oden opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed. ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21577, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND ORDERING THE FILING OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, AND APPROVING CASE NO. 5.0929-B, AN APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO GENE AUTRY TRAIL BETWEEN SALVIA ROAD/MICRO PLACE AND THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, INCLUDING WIDENING THE EXISTING TWO-LANE BRIDGE TO A SIX- LANE BRIDGE, AND WIDENING GENE AUTRY TRAIL TO SIX-LANES FROM SALVIA ROAD/MICRO PLACE TO THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, SECTIONS 30 AND 31, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST." Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 1.D. PROPOSED RESOLUTION ADOPTING MODIFICATIONS TO CERTAIN USER FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE AVIATION, POLICE, FIRE, AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS AND ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07: City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 17, 2006. Mayor Oden opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21578, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING AND APPROVING CERTAIN USER FEES AND CHARGES AND ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07." Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. I.E. ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES): Troy Butzlaff, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 17, 2006. Mayor Oden opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed. City Clerk Thompson stated that not hearing or receiving a majority protest to the annexation, the Council may proceed by adopting the resolutions submitting the tax to the qualified electors and calling the election. City Council Minutes May 17, 2006 Page 6 Councilmember Mills noted his business related abstention with respect to parcel number 669-330-038, PS Venture Indian Canyon/San Rafael, LLC. ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21579, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX AND SUBMIT THE LEVY OF TAX TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21580, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION AND SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS OF ANNEXATION NO. 1 OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) PROPOSITIONS REGARDING THE ANNUAL LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN ANNEXATION NO. 1 TO FINANCE PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES, AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT;" and 3) Direct the City Clerk to open, tabulate and canvass all valid ballots received by the City Clerk for the annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Public Safety Services) of the City of Palm Springs. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Mayor Oden and carried 4-1 on a roll call vote, noting the abstention of Councilrember Mills on Parcel No. 669-330-038 PS Venture Indian Canyon/San Rafael, LLC. AYES: Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Oden. NOES: Councilmember McCulloch. City Clerk Thompson stated the results of the election. Total number of eligible votes: 50 Total number of votes cast: 41 Proposition A YES 41 NO 0 Proposition B YES 41 NO 0 Councilmember McCulloch requested staff address separating the motion and the vote for the Resolution Certifying the Election, and Introduction of the Ordinance. City Council Minutes May 17, 2006 Page 7 ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21581, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS, CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF AN ELECTION AND ADDING PROPERTY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), ANNEXATION NO. 1." Motion Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Mayor Oden and unanimously carried on a roll call vote, noting the abstention of Councilmember Mills on Parcel No. 669-330-038 PS Venture Indian Canyon/San Rafael, LLC. ACTION: 1) Waive the reading of the Ordinance text in its entirety and introduce by title only; and 2) Introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1690, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), ANNEXATION NO. 1." Motion Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills and carried 4-1 on a roll call vote, noting the abstention of Councilmember Mills on Parcel No. 669-330-038 PS Venture Indian Canyon/San Rafael, LLC. AYES: Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tem Foat, and Mayor Oden. NOES: Councilmember McCulloch. 1.F. APPROVAL OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN ("MSHCP") SUBJECT TO CERTAIN FINDINGS AND RELATED CEQA DETERMINATIONS; APPROVING THE IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENT FOR THE MSHCP; AND APPROVING A MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CVAG AND THE CITY: Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 17, 2006. Mayor Oden opened the public hearing and the following speakers addressed the City Council. VIC GAINER, Palm Springs, stated his support for the Plan and stated the Plan is a win-win plan for the developers and preservationists. JOHN WOLMOUTH, CVAG, provided information on the Gene Autry Trail Bridge, as proposed in the MOU. KAY HAZEN, stated her support for the MSHCP and urged the City Council support the plan. City Council Minutes May 17, 2006 Page 8 No further speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed. Councilmember Mills provided information on the background and the development of the plan, and stated the Plan is a good compromise. Councilmember Pougnet commented on the compromise of the plan. Mayor Oden requested staff address the additional "take" issue, jurisdiction over land designated open space, and the amount of funds available to acquire the land at fair market value. Councilmember McCulloch stated concerns with respect to the fair market value, fees charged, the valuation of property, and the creation of an additional bureaucracy and accountability. ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21582, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MAKING RESPONSIBLE AGENCY FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FOR THE MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN; APPROVING THE COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN; IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENT, AND MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS; AND ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT' which conditionally approves the MSHCP subject to CVAG approval of Memoranda of Understanding regarding the funding of Gene Autry Drive bridge improvements and the establishment of transfer of "take" rights under certain circumstances; 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Implementing Agreement, subject to final approval by the City Attorney; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments, subject to final approval by the City Attorney. A5285. A5286. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and carried 4-1 on a roll call vote. AYES: Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Oden. NOES: Councilmember McCulloch. City Council Minutes May 17, 2006 Page 9 PUBLIC COMMENT: DANA STEWART, Palm Springs, commented on the Shadowrock project and stated her objections, and requested the extension of the development project be denied. JONO HILDNER, Palm Springs, commented on the Shadowrock project and requested the Council deny the request to extend the Development Agreement. JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, provided an update on the activities of MainStreet, and commented on the current Initiative being circulated in the City. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None, 2. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., and 2.J. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Mayor Oden and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA: ACTION: Receive and file the Report on the Posting of the May 17, 2006, City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of May 3, 2006, and the May 10, 2006 as amended. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.C. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR APRIL 2006: ACTION: Receive and file Staff Authorized Agreements covering the period April 1 through April 30, 2006. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.13. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS: ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21583, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4-22-06 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 410223 THROUGH 410274 TOTALING $65,696.91, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1012864 THROUGH 1012892 TOTALING $127,940.38, THREE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $53,310.26 AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $861,501.15 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,108,448.70 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21584, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS City Council Minutes May 17, 2006 (Page 10 NUMBERED 1012895 THROUGH 1013163 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,883,632.33 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.F. PURCHASE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT PARAMEDIC RESCUE SQUAD VEHICLE: ACTION: Adopt Minute Order No. 7859, Approving the purchase of one (1) new paramedic rescue squad vehicle from Taylor Made Ambulances in an amount not-to-exceed $119,115.47. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.G. JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON AT VISTA CHINO AND SUNRISE WAY FOR UTILITY UNDERGROUNDNG ON SUNRISE WAY AT VISTA CHINO: ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7860, Approving a joint use agreement with Southern California Edison establishing rights and responsibilities for utility undergrounding within Sunrise Way, from Vista Chino to Via Negocio, Section 1, Township 4 South, Range 4 East; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5287. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.H. DISSOLVING THE CALIFORNIA UTILITY BUYERS JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY: ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21585, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIRES THE DISSOLUTION OF THE CALIFORNIA UTILITY BUYERS JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY, OF WHICH IT IS A MEMBER, AND VOTES FOR SUCH DISSOLUTION;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to sign all necessary documents. A4424. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.J. APPROVE INCREASE IN EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION WITH ADOBE REMODELERS: ACTION: Adopt Minute Order No. 7861, Approving an increase in expenditure authorization with Adobe Remodelers for as-needed minor construction and repair services in an amount not-to-exceed $80,000. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. (EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: (Mayor Pro Tern Foat stated she may have a perceived business related conflict of Interest related to her partner with regard to Item 2.E., and would not participate in the discussion or the vote and left Council Chamber. 2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1689, APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF THE DEVELOPMENT City Council Minutes May 17, 2006 Page 11 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SHADOWROCK REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, LLC, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG TRAMWAY ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES WEST OF HIGHWAY 111: ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1689, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SHADOWROCK REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG TRAMWAY ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES WEST OF HIGHWAY 111, PDD 224, SECTIONS 5, 6, AND 8." Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and carried 3-1 on a roll call vote. AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, and Mayor Oden. NOES: Councilmember Pougnet. ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Foat. Mayor Pro Tern Foat returned to the dais. 2.1. TIME EXTENSION OF THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 290 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31848 LOCATED AT AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND SAN RAFAEL DRIVE, ZONE R- 1-C, SECTION 25 FOR PALM SPRINGS VILLAGE-309, LLC: Councilmember Pougnet stated his support for the extension but did not support the project. Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested staff address the status of the litigation and the extension of Sunrise. Councilmember Mills stated the project is being graded and requested staff address the extension and vesting. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21586, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION FOR CASE NO. 5.0982, PD 290 AND TTM 31848 LOCATED AT AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND SAN RAFAEL DRIVE, ZONED PD 290 FOR PALM SPRING VILLAGE 309 LLC." Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Mayor Oden and carried 4-1 on a roll call vote. AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Pougnet, and Mayor Oder. NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Foat. 3. LEGISLATIVE: None. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. City Council Minutes May 17, 2006 Page 12 :i. NEW BUSINESS: 5.A. APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE PALM SPRINGS LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Councilmember Mills stated the Council subcommittee's recommendation is Matthew Bousquette and directed the remaining Applicants be considered as part of the 2006 recruitment process. ACTION: Appoint Matthew Bousquette to the Palm Springs Library Board of Trustees to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2007. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Oden and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 5.13. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES TO REVIEW COMMISSION AND BOARD APPLICATIONS, AND INTERVIEW CANDIDATES AS PART OF THE 2006 ANNUAL RECRUITMENT OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Mayor Pro Tern Foat stated she would be interested in the serving on the subcommittees for Library Board, Planning Commission and Public Arts Commission. Councilmember McCulloch stated he would be interested in serving on the subcommittees for Administrative Appeals Board, Historic Site Preservation Board, and Planning Commission. Councilmember Mills stated he would be interested in serving on the subcommittees for Historic Site Preservation Board, Planning Commission and either the Parks and Recreation Commission or the Public Arts Commission, and will fill in as necessary. Councilmember Pougnet and Mayor Oden indicated they would be willing to fill in as necessary. ACTION: Direct the City Clerk to provide further recommendations based on the City Council's input. By consensus of the City Council. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS: Councilmember Pougnet congratulated Mayor Oden as a new Grandfather. Mayor Oden outlined the activities and events attended by the Mayor's Office. Mayor Oden requested a report on Dust Control, enforcement and violations; Code Enforcement, and the numbering of buildings in Downtown Palm Springs. City Council Minutes May 17, 2006 Page 13 ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8:47 P.M. to a Study Session and Adjourned Regular Meeting on Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at 6:00 P.M., City Hall, City Council Chamber, preceded by a Closed Session at 5:00 P.M., City Hall, Small Conference Room, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS 'TT" DAY OF JUNE, 2006. MAYOR ATTEST: James Thompson, City Clerk PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL ,Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission and the Architectural Advisory Committee MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2006 CITY HALL, LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Oden led the Pledge. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern Foat and Mayor Oden. PLANNING: Commissioner Cohen, Commissioner Hochanadel, Commissioner Hutcheson, Commissioner Ringlein, Commissioner Roath, Commissioner Shoenberger, Chair Marantz. ARCHITECTURAL: Member Hudson, Member King, Member Kopelk, Member O'Donnell, Member Sahlin, Member Wexler, Chair Cioffi. ABSENT: Architectural Advisory Board Member Jurasky arrived at 6:21 P.M. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, Assistant City Attorney Simonian, and City Clerk Thompson. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: Assistant City Attorney Simonian reported that at 4:00 P.M. the meeting was called to order and the City Council recessed into Closed Session to discuss matters on the Closed Session Agenda. No reportable actions were taken. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: ACTION: Accept the Agenda as presented. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Foat and unanimously carried. PRESENTATIONS: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: DAVID CHRISTIAN, Palm Springs, commented on the Architectural Review process and the changing standards between developments and legislative bodies of the City. ALDEN GODFREY, Palm Springs, commented on the current petition circulated in the City regarding height limits in the Downtown area. MARCIA DELANO, Palm Springs, commented on the current petition circulated in the City regarding height limits in the Downtown area. VIC GAINER, Palm Springs, commented on the current petition circulated in the City regarding height limits in the Downtown area and development in the Chino Cone. City Council Minutes May 31,2006 Page 2 BOB HELBING, Palm Springs, provided information on overlay segments in the community and/or geographical area with special interest designations based on the area. JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, commented on the current petition circulated in the City regarding height limits, and the lack of retail space in the Downtown area. Architectural Advisory Board Member Jurasky arrived at 6:21 P.M. JONO HILDNER, Palm Springs, commented on the current referendum petition circulated in the City with respect to the Shadowrock Development and requested the City Council develop a process for the City Council with respect to campaign contributions. FRANK TYSEN, Palm Springs, commented on the current initiative petition circulated in the Cuty regarding height limits in the Downtown area and commented on the relationship between the City Council and the Planning Commission. C:OUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Ready reported on the success of Video Streaming of the City Council and Planning Commission meetings. 1. STUDY SESSION: I.A. JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS PROCESSES, PROCEDURES AND PROJECT REVIEW BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE COMMISSION'S ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Mayor Oden outlined the purpose and activities of the Joint Meeting. City Manager Ready and Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the background materials provided in the Zoning Ordinance regarding Planned Development Districts and Architectural Review. Councilmember Pougnet requested staff address the current development process. Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested staff address the differences between the City of Palm Springs development processes and other cities. Mayor Oden commented on the history of the development processes and the community/developer perceptions and requested staff address equity in the process. City Council Minutes May 31,2006 Page 3 Architectural Advisory Committee Member Jurasky commented on the design steps proposed by the developers from outside the area. Architectural Advisory Committee Chair Cioffi provided information and the process for the Design Review Committee. Planning Commissioner Hochanadel requested staff address landscape architecture and approval. Planning Commission Chair Marantz commented on some specific projects and the lack of information to the Planning Commission and requested further direction from the City Council. Councilmember Pougnet commented on the process and roles regarding the relationship between Architectural Advisory Committee and the Planning Commission. Architectural Advisory Committee Chair Cioffi commented on the review of the Architectural Advisory Committee and the subjectivity of their review; and stated the concerns of the process for the open meeting laws, study sessions with the Planning Commission, and a pre-application planning process. Councilmember Mills provided information with respect to projects that come before the commission on an informal basis. ACTION: Direct staff to develop a process that allows for the Planning Commission and Architectural Advisory Committee to review projects on an informal process, perhaps jointly, and provide direction and guidance on an informal basis without a vote. By consensus of the City Council. Planning Commission Chair Marantz requested assistance with some legal aspects. Planning Commissioner Shoenberger commented on the Planning Commission's role with respect to policy decisions already communicated by the City Council that are discernable. Planning Commissioner Ringlein commented on long-term projects and changes in the City Council and Community. Councilmember Mills commented on the process when the City Council has entered into certain types of Development Agreements or Owner Participation Agreements; and provided his perspective on the relationship and processes between the legislative bodies. City Council Minutes May 31,2006 Page 4 Planning Commissioner Cohen stated that a member of the Planning Commission attends the Architectural Advisory Committee and the process of providing input. Architectural Advisory Committee Wexler commented on the use of Planned Development Districts. Councilmember Mills commented on the Planned Development process. Planning Commissioner Hutcheson commented on the potential over-use of the Planned Development process and the exceptions to the zoning ordinance. Planning Commissioner Ringlein commented on Planned Development and the public benefit. Planning Commissioner Roath commented on the Planned Development process. Architectural , Advisory Committee Member King commented on institutional memory, lack of an Urban Designer on staff, and requested a staff member sit in on the pre-application process. Councilmember Pougnet commented on becoming process friendly, and suggested that the City Council establish guiding principals. Mayor Oden commented on the goals and outcomes of the Joint Meeting, and the receipt of information by different bodies. Architectural Advisory Committee Member Sahlin commented on developing an incremental entitlement process; and receiving recommendations from staff for approval and reasons why at the beginning of the process. Architectural Advisory Committee Member Wexler commented on the perceptions of the development community. The Joint Meeting was recessed at 7:56 P.M. The Joint Meeting was reconvened at 8:07 P.M. and Architectural Advisory Committee Member Wexler left the meeting. Planning Commissioner Hochanadel commented on additional notations with respect to two-story developments. City Council Minutes May 31,2006 Page 5 Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the outcomes of the Joint Meeting and recommended future Joint Meetings, perhaps on a yearly basis, to improve the process. Planning Commissioner Shoenberger commented on the success of the current process and the benefits on the Architectural Advisory Committee to the Planning Commission; commented on the process when a pre- existing agreement is in effect, perhaps those projects should go directly to the City Council. Councilmember McCulloch requested that the City Attorney provide options and another Joint Meeting be scheduled. Architectural Advisory Committee Member Jurasky suggested the City Council may request a member of the Architectural Advisory Committee be present when a project is before the City Council. Councilmember Mills commented on the use of conditions on Planned Development Districts for preliminary plan review and approval. ACTION: Direct staff and the City Attorney to return with options for the development process within the next 30-days. By consensus of the City Council. The Planning Commission and Architectural Advisory Committee adjourned at 8:21 P.M. The City Council recessed at 8:21 P.M. The City Council reconvened at 8:26 P.M. 21. CONSENT CALENDAR: None. 3. LEGISLATIVE: None. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 4.A. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES TO SCREEN COMMISSION AND BOARD APPLICATIONS, TO DETERMINE QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AS PART OF THE 2006 ANNUAL RECRUITMENT OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: ACTION: Mayor Oden appointed two-member City Council Subcommittees to screen commission and board applications to determine qualified applicants for the following commissions and boards: Administrative Appeals Board Mayor Oden/Councilmember McCulloch Airport Commission Mayor Oden/Councilmember Mills Board of Appeals Mayor Oden/Councilmember Mills City Council Minutes May 31,2006 Page 6 Historic Site Preservation Board Mayor Oden/Councilmember McCulloch Human Rights Commission Mayor Oden/Councilmember Pougnet Library Board Mayor Oden/Mayor Pro Tem Foat Parks &Recreation Commission Mayor Oden/Councilmember Mills Public Arts Commission Mayor Oden/Mayor Pro Tem Foat VillageFest Board Mayor Oden/Councilmember Pougnet Mayor Oden suggested that the City Council modify the basic procedures as outlined in City Council Resolution No. 18804 for the 2006 Annual Recruitment of the Planning Commission by suggesting the City Council, as a whole, interview candidates for the Planning Commission. ACTION: Waive the basic procedures for the 2006 Annual Recruitment process to allow the City Council, as a whole and in a public meeting, to participate in the screening and interview process of the Applicants for the Planning Commission. Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat and unanimously carried. C:OUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS: Mayor Oden requested the City Council Subcommittee of Councilmember Pougnet and Councilmember Mills review the materials with staff with respect to the Chino Cone and make a presentation to the City Council. ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8:31 P.M. to the Regular Meeting, Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at 6:00 P.M., Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by a Closed Session at 4:30 P.M., Small Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS 7'TH DAY OF JUNE, 2006. MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2006 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to order at 6:08 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Oden led the Pledge. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tem Foat, and Mayor Oden. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, Assistant City Attorney Simonian, City Clerk Thompson, and City Treasurer Graves. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: Assistant City Attorney Simonian reported that at :i:00 P.M. the meeting was called to order and the City Council recessed into Closed Session to discuss certain Items on the posted Closed Session Agenda. No reportable actions were taken. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: City Clerk Thompson requested the City Council withdraw Item 4.A. from the Agenda. ACTION: Accept the agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. PRESENTATIONS: City Manager Ready and Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, introduced Code Enforcement Officers Patti Lee and Kimberly Bowman, Nadine Fieger and Becky Clarke. PUBLIC COMMENT: RAY LOVATO, Palm Springs, requested increased funding for the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism. IDUANE STAFFORD, Palm Springs, commented on Item 2.C. Assessment District No. 4 and spoke against the increase in the Assessment. DAVID FOX, Cathedral City, announced the Memorial Day Services at Forest Lawn and !invited the City Council to attend. IRON GAUL, commented on the activities of the Salton Sea Authority. City Council Minutes May 24, 2006 Page 2 fRICARDO GOMEZ, requested an increase in funding for the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism. TIM ELLIS, Palm Springs, requested an increase in funding for the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism. f2YAN MICHAELS, Riverside, commented on Medical Marijuana and requested the City Council adopt a Resolution for the Hinchey Medical Marijuana Amendment. ,IOHN WILLIAMS, Palm Springs, requested an increase in funding for the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism. 13OB ROSENAU, Palm Springs, requested the City Council provide additional funding f'or the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism, and stated the staff at the Bureau are doing an Excellent job. CRAIG BLAU, Palm Springs, requested an increase in funding for the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism. TONY BRUGGEMANS, Palm Springs, requested an increase in funding for the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism and commented on return on investment and accountability. DANIA DUKE, requested an increase in funding for the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism. MARK: FARLEY, Palm Springs, requested an increase in funding for the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism. SUMMER GLENNEY, Loma Linda, commented on medical marijuana and requested :support for the Hinchey Amendment. PAUL GALETTA, Palm Springs, requested an increase in funding for the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism. RUSSELL BELTS, Desert Hot Springs, requested the City Council not place the proposed Homeless Resource Center near Interstate 10 and Indian Canyon. ,JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, requested an increase in funding for the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism. VERNE HOLLOWELL, Palm Springs, commented on Homeless issues at Sunrise Park. City Council Minutes May 24, 2006 Page 3 COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: Councilmember Pougnet commented on the recent debate and the current Initiative Petition regarding height limitations and requested the City Clerk provide information if signers may remove their name from the petition. Councilmember McCulloch requested Item 2.C. be removed from the Consent Calendar and commented on development of the Hard Rock and the current Initiative being circulated in the City. Mayor Oden commented on the current Initiative Petition being circulated in the City regarding height limitations. Mayor Pro Tern Foat commented on the Downtown Urban Design Guidelines and the current Initiative Petition being circulated in the City regarding height limitations. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Ready provided an overview of the budget process and requests. 1. STUDY SESSION: I.A. PRESENTATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 TOURISM AND CONVENTION CENTER BUDGET: City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the proposed budget. Mark Bellinger, Executive Director, Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism, presented a Power Point presentation and provided a Budget Overview, and current statistics from the Bureau. Michael Green, President, Palm Springs Hospitality Association, provided a Stakeholders Report and Occupancy and Rate statistics. Aftab Dada, Board Member, Palm Springs Hospitality Association, provided financial analysis and the proposed budget request. Mark Bellinger provided information on the proposed special projects funding. Councilmember Pougnet requested Bureau staff address statistics on visitors, flatness in certain demographics, and the formula for CPI adjustments for future years. City Council Minutes May 24, 2006 Page 4 Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested Bureau Staff address some of the statistics, requested staff address how the contract amount is determined, and the proposed virtual reality video. Councilmember Mills commented on the City's overall commitment to tourism activities, requested the Bureau staff address statistics and the "drive" segment/market. Councilmember McCulloch requested Bureau staff address the increase proposed for this year and components for future years and requested staff review the elements for a CPI increase. Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested the City Manager address the funding/revenue of the Convention Center with respect to the overall tourism funding. Mayor Oden commented on the service provided by the Bureau, return on investment, requested clarification with the CVA "Small Wonders" program, duplication of services, cost savings and in-kind services, interaction with the CVA and co-op opportunities. ACTION: Direct the City Manager to included proposals for increased funding to the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism. By consensus of the City Council. The City Council recessed at 8:20 P.M. The City Council reconvened at 8:34 P.M. 1.13. PRESENTATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 AIRPORT BUDGET: City Manager Ready and Craig Graves, Director of Finance, provided background information as outlined in the proposed budget. Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested staff clarify the concession plan and revenue estimates. Councilmember Mills requested clarification on Passenger Facility Charges. 1.C. PRESENTATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, PUBLIC SAFETY BUDGET: City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the proposed budget. City Council Minutes May 24, 2006 Page 5 1.13. PRESENTATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET: City Manager Ready and Craig Graves, Director of Finance, provided background information as outlined in the proposed budget. Councilmember Mills commented on the implementation of Desert Landscape Conversion, recommended global input and additional information for City Hall Security Improvements. Councilmember McCulloch requested clarification with respect to Merged Area No. 'I. Mayor Oden provided further comments on Desert Landscaping. Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested staff address funding for the Tahquitz Canyon Creek Wash. Mayor Oden requested clarification with respect to Slurry Seal and Overlay Programs. Councilmember Mills thanked staff for the concise Capital Improvement list. 1.E. PRESENTATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 SPECIAL FUNDING REQUESTS: City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the proposed budget. Representatives from California State University San Bernardino, Palm Desert Campus provided background information on the funding request. Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested clarification with respect to coordinating environmental service programs with College of the Desert. Councilmember Pougnet requested staff address if the components of the Palm Desert Campus meet the criteria as outlined in the proposed funding source. Councilmember Mills commented on the environmental sciences programs at Palm Springs and other local high schools. ACTION: Direct the City Manager to return to City Council with Special Project funding alternatives. By consensus of the City Council. City Council Minutes May 24, 2006 Page 6 I.F. PRESENTATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 SPECIAL EVENTS BUDGET: City Manager Ready and Craig Graves, Director of Finance, provided background information as outlined in the proposed budget. Mayor Oden provided comments on the Parades of Palm Springs request and their coordination with other parades. Councilmember Pougnet recommended the City Council have additional discussion for the funded events; commented on the Tour de Palm Springs. Mayor Pro Tern Foat commented on the process of the organizations and the financial benefits to the City. Councilmember McCulloch commented that by eliminating the Mrs. America event the Council would be capable of funding a majority of other requests. Councilmember Mills commented on the response from promoters with a proposed ordinance. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilmember McCulloch withdrew his request to remove Item 2.C. from the Consent Calendar. ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., and 2.C. Motion Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA: ACTION: Receive and file the Report on the Posting of the May 24, 2006, City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.13. PROCUREMENT OF EQUIPMENT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECT FOR ADA PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS: ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7862, Approving the purchase of accessible pedestrian signal push buttons to be installed at 12 signalized intersections on Ramon Road, Baristo Road, and Tahquitz Canyon Way in the amount of $62,252.58 from Western Pacific Signal; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. City Council Minutes May 24, 2006 Page 7 2.C. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS CITYWIDE STREET LIGHTING AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS, FISCAL YEAR 2006-07: ACTION: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 21587, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE BALLOTING OF INCREASED ASSESSMENTS AND TO PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, FISCAL YEAR 2006-07, FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1;" 2. Adopt Resolution No. 21588, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT PROPERTY OWNER BALLOTING ON THE MATTER OF INCREASED ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON;" 3. Adopt Resolution No. 21589, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE BALLOTING OF INCREASED ASSESSMENTS AND TO PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, FISCAL YEAR 2006-07, FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2;" 4. Adopt Resolution No. 21590, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT PROPERTY OWNER BALLOTING ON THE MATTER OF INCREASED ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON;" 5. Adopt Resolution No. 21591, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE BALLOTING OF INCREASED ASSESSMENTS AND TO PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, FISCAL YEAR 2006-07, FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4;" 6. Adopt Resolution No. 21592, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT PROPERTY OWNER BALLOTING ON THE MATTER OF INCREASED ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STREET LIGHTING City Council Minutes May 24, 2006 Page 8 MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON;" 7. Adopt Resolution No. 21593, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE BALLOTING OF INCREASED ASSESSMENTS AND TO PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, FISCAL YEAR 2006-07, FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6B;" 8. Adopt Resolution No. 21594, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT PROPERTY OWNER BALLOTING ON THE MATTER OF INCREASED ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6B AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON;" 9. Adopt Resolution No. 21595, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE BALLOTING OF INCREASED ASSESSMENTS AND TO PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, FISCAL YEAR 2006-07, FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6C;" 10. Adopt Resolution No. 21596, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT PROPERTY OWNER BALLOTING ON THE MATTER OF INCREASED ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6C AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON;" 11. Adopt Resolution No. 21597, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE BALLOTING OF INCREASED ASSESSMENTS AND TO PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, RSCAL YEAR 2006-07, FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 8;" 12. Adopt Resolution No. 21598, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT PROPERTY OWNER BALLOTING ON THE MATTER OF INCREASED ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY City Council Minutes May 24, 2006 Page 9 MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 8 AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON;" 13. Adopt Resolution No. 21599, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE BALLOTING OF INCREASED ASSESSMENTS AND TO PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, FISCAL YEAR 2006-07, FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 9;" 14. Adopt Resolution No. 21600, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT PROPERTY OWNER BALLOTING ON THE MATTER OF INCREASED ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 9 AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON;" 15. Adopt Resolution No. 21601, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3 ("CROSSLEY TRACT"); AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07;" 16. Adopt Resolution No. 21602, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3 ("CROSSLEY TRACT"); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07;" 17. Adopt Resolution No. 21603, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6A ("FAIRPORT DEVELOPMENT"); AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07;" 18. Adopt Resolution No. 21604, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6A ("FAIRPORT City Council Minutes May 24, 2006 Page 10 DEVELOPMENT"); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07;" 19. Adopt Resolution No. 21605, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7 ("SUNRISE NORTE"); AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07;" 20. Adopt Resolution No. 21606, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7 ("SUNRISE NORTE"); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07;" 21. Adopt Resolution No. 21607, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10, ZONE 1 AND ZONE 2, ("MOUNTAIN GATE"); AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07;" 22. Adopt Resolution No. 21608, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10, ZONE 1 AND ZONE 2, ("MOUNTAIN GATE"); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: None. 3. LEGISLATIVE: 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 4.A. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES TO REVIEW COMMISSION AND BOARD APPLICATIONS, AND INTERVIEW CANDIDATES AS PART OF THE 2006 ANNUAL RECRUITMENT OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Withdrawn from the Agenda at the request of staff. 5. NEW BUSINESS: None. City Council Minutes May 24, 2006 Page 11 C:OUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS: Councilmember Mills reported on the retirement of School Superintendent Dr. Michael Sellwood. Councilmember Pougnet commented on the 2006 United Way Campaign. Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested the City Attorney report on the proposed legislation for the Hinchey Medical Marijuana Amendment. Councilmember Pougnet requested the City Clerk report on the process for a voter to withdraw their name from an initiative petition. Mayor Oden provided an update on the activities and events attended by the Mayor's office. Mayor Oden requested the video clip featuring the Parks and Recreation staff be aired on PSCTV Channel 17; commented on the dust complaints and requested the City Engineer provide a report on dust complaints; requested a report on the process and the notification provided for the stop sign at Toledo and Maricopa; and a status report on the "Hot Spots" program. ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 9:37 P.M. to a Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission and the Architectural Advisory Committee, Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at 6:00 P.M., City Hall Large Conference Room, preceded by a Closed Session at 4:00 P.M., City Hall Small Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS 7TT" DAY OF JUNE, 2006. MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk