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SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2012
CITY HALL LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 4:46 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Lewin,
Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Pougnet.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Clerk Thompson.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
1.A. INTERVIEW APPLICANTS FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND
HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD:
The City Council interviewed applicants for the Planning Commission and the
Historic Site Preservation Board as part of the 2012 annual!recruitment process
and to fill unscheduled vacancies.
ACTION: 1) Reappoint Douglas Hudson to the Planning Commission for the term
ending June 30, 2015; 2) Appoint Kathy Weremiuk to the Planning Commission
for the term ending June 30, 2015; 3) Reappoint Sheila Grattan to the Historic
Site Preservation Board for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2013; 4) Appoint
James Lee Glenn o the Historic Site Preservation Board for the term ending June
30, 2015; and 5) Patrick McGrew to the Historic Site Preservation Board for the
term ending June 30, 2015. By unanimous consent of the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 6:15 p.m. to a Joint Meeting with the
Measure "J" Oversight Commission Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at 6:00 P.M. Large
Conference Room, City Hall, followed by a Regular Meeting at 7:00 P.M. in Council
Chamber, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, preceded by a
Closed Session in the 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
11T" DAY OF JULY, 2012.
STEPHEN P. POUGINET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
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MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2012
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the Joint Meeting of the City Council and the
Measure "Jrr Oversight Commission to order at 6:05.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Lewin,
Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Pougnet.
COMMISSIONERS:Bloomer, Cohen, Dada, Glass, Hammond, Marshall, Moon,
Towner, Vogel, Watts, and Williams.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready and City Clerk Thompson.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
1. JOINT MEETING WITH THE MEASURE "J" OVERSIGHT COMMISSION:
I.A. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION WITH RESPECT TO COMMISSION
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIES AND
AUDIT, PROCEDURES, PROTOCOLS, AND COMMUNITY INPUT:
The City Council and Members of the Measure "J" Oversight Commission
discussed and/or commented on the following: the ballot measure
question, use of funds, use of bonding to finance immediate projects, the
possible use of signage to designate projects funded with Measure "J"
funds, walking the streets of Downtown and Uptown Palm Springs to
ascertain the needs of the Community, use of subcommittees, going out
and creating opportunities, prioritizing opportunities, quality of life issues,
thinking big, partial funding of projects from Measure "J" funds, the use of
small mini-grants, the administrative oversight functions of the Oversight
Commission, mini-grants to the 33 neighborhood organizations, the
transformation of Indian Canyon as a street of commerce in the City, the
urgency of timely developing the process, communication with residents,
the built-in opportunity to communicate and outreach with the
neighborhood organizations, use of Measure "J" funding to maintain City
owned properties acquired as part of the Downtown Revitalization Project,
other funds available to supplement projects the Commission is
considering, reviewing other cities projects such as pocket parks, bike
sharing, etc., and the City Council support and staff access available to
the Commission.
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The City Council recessed at 6:52 p.m. and the Measure "J" Oversight Commission
adjourned.
The City Council reconvened at 7:03 p.m., in Council Chamber.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the regular meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Lewin,
Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Pougnet.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Lewin led the Pledge,.
INVOCATION: Pastor David Sanger, Our Savior's Community Church, led the
Invocation.
PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Pougnet and the City Council presented Fire Captain
Cameron Robbins a Certificate of Appreciation upon his retirement.
Mayor Pougnet and the City Council presented Palm Springs High School Football
Coach Steve Fabian a Certificate of Appreciation upon his retirement.
Mayor Pougnet and the City Council presented Palm Springs High School Assistant
Principle Joe Aguanno a Certificate of Appreciation upon his retirement.
Mayor Pougnet and the City Council presented Palm Springs High School Student John
Paolo Sioson, Student Liaison to the Palm Springs Human Nights Commission a
Certificate of Appreciation upon his graduation.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland stated the meeting was called
to order at 4:00 p.m., and the City Council recessed into Closed Session to discuss
items on the posted Closed Session Agenda. No reportable actions were taken.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson requested the City Council consider adding an Item to the Agenda
titled Proposed Resolution Acting Solely in its Capacity as Successor Agency to the
Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency Authorizing thel Investment, Deposit,
and Withdrawal of City of Palm Springs Successor Agency Monies in the Local Agency
Investment Fund, and reported this item came to attention of the City after the posting of
the Agenda, and due to the fiscal year end there is an immediate need to hear and/or
take action on the Item.
ACTION: 1) Find the item came to the attention of 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 the Item titled Proposed Resolution Acting Solely in its Capacity as Successor
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Agency to the Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency Authorizing the
Investment, Deposit, and Withdrawal of City of Palm Springs Successor Agency Monies
in the Local Agency Investment Fund to the Agenda as Consent Calendar Item 2.K.
Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
City Clerk Thompson stated staff is requesting the removal of Item 2.G. from the
Consent Calendar for a report and update, and requests Item 4.B. be withdrawn from
the Agenda with no discussion.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded
by Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
MONICA LOPEZ, requested the City Council approve Item 2.E., regarding the Fair
Housing Council services.
DARLENE HONEYCUTT, commented on baseball equipment at the Parks and
Recreation Department and the lack of equipment to practice.
ALEXANDRA MAZMANIAN, commented on the proposed Araby Bridge.
JULIE RUPP, commented on the proposed Araby Bridge.
CHRIS WITHAM, Palm Springs, commented on crime in the North Palm Springs area.
MOYA HENDERSON, commented on the proposed Araby Bridge.
PHYLLIS BURGESS, Palm Springs, commented on Sustainability programs.
SUE VALENTINO, Palm Springs, commented on the proposed Araby Bridge.
MARY ALCHIEN, commented on the proposed Araby Bridge.
GREG HOUGH, Palm Springs, commented on the proposed Araby Bridge.
MARK HOCKLING, commented on the proposed Araby Bridge.
HEIDI McKEE, Palm Springs, commented on the proposed Araby Bridge.
SID CRAIG, Palm Springs, announced the upcoming Palm Springs International Short
Film Festival.
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MICHAEL STERN, commented on the Downtown Revitalization Project and the
selection of the architect.
WILLIE HOLLAND, commented on the history of Section 14 and abatement of his
property.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.H., 2.1., 2.J. and
added Item 2.K. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2.A. REPORT ON THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Receive and file the Report on the Posting of the June 20, 2012,
City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of June 6, 2012. Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. DESIGNATION OF A VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 5-7, 2012:
ACTION: Appoint Mayor Pro Tern Foat as the City of Palm Springs Voting
Delegate, and David Ready, City Manager, as the Palm Springs Alternate
Voting Delegate, for the 2012 League of California Cities Annual Business
Meeting, September 5-7, 2012. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR
THE MONTH OF MAY 2012:
ACTION: Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and
Purchase Orders for the period of May 1 through May 31, 2012.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.E. AGREEMENTS WITH THE FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL OF RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, INC. FOR FAIR HOUSING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$39,922 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-12 AND $24,440 FOR FISCAL YEAR
2012-13:
ACTION: 1) Approve agreements with the Fair Housing Council of
Riverside County, Inc. for fair housing services) through education,
training/technical assistance and enforcement in the amounts of $39,922
for Fiscal Year 2011-12 and $24,440 for Fiscal Year 2012-13,
respectively, in the City's capacity as the Housing Successor Agency of
the Community Redevelopment Agency; and 2) Authorize the City
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Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6247. A6248. Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.F. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE
ROTATIONAL TOW PROGRAM:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23173, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUALIFICATIONS
FOR THE ROTATIONAL TOW PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO
ADVERTISE AND SOLICIT RESPONSES;" and 2) Approve an extension
of the existing tow services agreements with A & A Towing, Dave's
Towing, and Mohica Towing to October 31, 2012, and authorize the City
Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the
City Attorney. A5403. A5404. A5405. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.H. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5741 WITH CGPM
MANAGERS, LLC FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF
THE CITY-OWNED LEGENDS AND RESORT GOLF COURSES
EXTENDING THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR A PERIOD OF
FIVE YEARS, BEGINNING JULY 1, 2012 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2017:
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A5741 with
CGPM Managers, LLC for five years beginning July 1, 2012, for the
operation of City owned golf courses, at the original fee of $225,000 per
year and with no other changes to the terms of the Management
Agreement; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A5741. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1. AWARD OF IFB 12-15 FOR PALM TREE TRIMMING AT VARIOUS
LOCATIONS:
ACTION: 1) Award a contract for Bid (IFB) 12-15, Palm Tree Trimming at
various locations in the City of Palm Springs to Jimmie's Tree Service, of
Long Beach, CA based on unit prices per tree for a projected cost of
$49,453.00; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A6249. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.J. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF EQUIPMENT AT THE
COGENERATION PLANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-13:
ACTION: 1) Authorize issuance of a purchase order for the as-needed
purchase of Caterpillar repair parts for the maintenance and repair of
equipment at the cogeneration plant from Johnson Power Systems in an
amount not to exceed $150,000; and 2) Authorize ,the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.K. ADDED ITEM ACTING SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
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AGENCY PROPOSED RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICERS
AUTHORIZED TO INVEST, DEPOSIT AND WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDS
IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND (LAIF):
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23175, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ACTING
SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM
SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING
THE INVESTMENT, DEPOSIT, AND WITHDRAWAL OF CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS SUCCESSOR AGENCY MONIES IN THE LOCAL AGENCY
INVESTMENT FUND." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.G. ANNUAL INSURANCE POLICY RENEWALS FOR THE CITY'S INSURANCE
PORTFOLIO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-13:
City Manager Ready provided an update on modifications to the City's insurance
portfolio from previous years including the self-retention.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23174 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
KEENAN & ASSOCIATES AS THE CITY'S BROKER OF RECORD, TO
PURCHASE PROPERTY LIABILITY, EXCESS EARTHQUAKE/FLOOD
LIABILITY (DIFFERENCE IN CONDITION), EXCESS LIABILITY, EXCESS
WORKERS COMPENSATION, AIRPORT OWNERS AND OPERATORS
LIABILITY, VILLAGEFEST LIABILITY, MULTI MEDIA LIABILITY, AIRCRAFT
HULL LIABILITY, AND CRIME/FIDELITY LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES
FROM VARIOUS CARRIERS FOR POLICY YEAR 2012-13, EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2012." Motion Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills
and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SOLICITATION WITHIN THE
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY:
Police Chief Alberto Franz provided background information as outlined in
the Staff Report dated June 20, 2012.
ACTION: Waive the reading of the full text of the ordinance, and introduce
on first reading Ordinance No. 1810, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5.48.010 AND
ADDING SECTION 5.48.065 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE, RELATING TO SOLICITATION WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY." Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember
Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
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4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. APPROVE VARIOUS DOCUMENTS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE
PROJECT FINANCING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND PALM
SPRINGS PROMENADE, LLC, FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PLAN:
City Attorney Holland provided background information as outlined in the
Staff Report dated June 20, 2012.
ACTION: 1) Approve grant deed, easement, independent fund control
agreements for public and private improvements, and public and private
escrow agreements, for the implementation of the downtown revitalization
plan and project financing agreement; and 2) Authorize the City Manager
and the City Attorney to execute such documents and any related
documents reasonably necessary or convenient for the implementation of
such documents. A6144. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by
Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call
vote.
4.13. ARABY DRIVE BRIDGE AT PALM CANYON WASH:
Item withdrawn from the Agenda with no discussion.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
S.A. APPOINTMENT OF VARIOUS COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD
MEMBERS AS PART OF THE 2012 ANNUAL RECRUITMENT
PROCESS:
City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the
Memorandum dated June 19, 2012.
ACTION: 1) Appoint Steve Rosenberg to the Administrative Appeals
Board for the term ending June 30, 2015; 2) Reappoint Charles Conine
and Clinton Moore to the Airport Commission for the term ending June 30,
2015; 3) Appoint Brian Wachs and Bruce Bushore to the Airport
Commission for the term ending June 30, 2015; 4) Reappoint Les Zendle
and Dee Dee Wilson-Barton to the Human Rights Commission for the
term ending June 30, 2015; 5) Appoint Ron Willison and Marc Modrow to
the Library Board for the term ending June 30, 20151; 6) Reappoint Nancy
Ferguson to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the term ending
June 30, 2015; 7) Appoint Victor Yepello to the Parks and Recreation
Commission for the term ending June 30, 2015; 8) Reappoint Patrick
Sheehan to the Public Arts Commission for the term ending June 30,
2015; 9) Appoint Festus West and Anne Rowe to the Public Arts
Commission for the term ending June 30, 2015; 10) Reappoint Brett Klein,
Keith Wisot and Staci Schafer to the Sustainabilityl Commission for the
term ending June 30, 2015; 11) Appoint Thom Bettinger to the
Sustainability Commission for the term ending June 30, 2013; and 12)
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Appoint Michael Ziskind to the VillageFest Board for the term ending June
30, 2015. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember
Lewin and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Lewin requested the City Attorney review ordinances for the regulation
and enforcement of un-permitted medical cannabis facilities operating in the City.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested staff assess equipment at City parks for baseball, and
track and field.
Mayor Pougnet commented on commercial solicitation vehicles parked on public
streets, lack of maintenance of palm trees, commented on bike usage in the City,
requested staff review immediate measures for bike safety and traffic lanes, and
congratulated new Chairman of the Tribal Council Jeff Grubbe.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested staff address adding additional power washing of
streets and sidewalks in the Uptown area of Palm Springs.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8:24 p.m. to Wednesday, July 11,
2012, 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
11T" DAY OF MAY, 2012.
STEPHEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
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