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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M.
(PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop 262, led the Pledge.
INVOCATION: Rev. Daniel Manriquez, The Father's House Christian Center, led the
Invocation.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland stated closed session was not
held, and the meeting was adjourned to the Regular Meeting at 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember McCulloch, Mayor Pro Tem Foat, and Mayor Oden.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills, and Councilmember Pougnet.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson stated that staff recommends that Public Hearing Items 1.C. and
'I.D. be heard concurrently as one public hearing.
Councilmember McCulloch requested Item 2.H. be removed from the Consent Calendar
for separate discussion; noted his abstention on Items 2.13. and RA1.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested Items 2.H., 2.J., and 2.K. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion.
Mayor Oden requested Items 2.H., 21., 2.M. and 2.0. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember McCulloch,
seconded by Mayor Oden and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills, and Councilmember Pougnet.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Oden and the City Council proclaimed April, 2006 as National Child Abuse
Prevention Month in the City of Palm Springs; and Debbie Anderson of the Riverside
County District Attorney's Office accepted the Proclamation.
Item No. 2. B .
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Mayor Oden and the City Council proclaimed April, 2006, as the 75th Anniversary of the
Palm Springs Fire District Month in the City of Palm Springs and presented a
proclamation to the Palm Springs Fire Department.
Mayor Oden and the City Council recognized Michele Cirone-Collier, Special Events
Coordinator for the City of Palm Springs, for her accomplishments resulting in her
receiving the Commander's Award for Public Service, issued by the Department of the
Army.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. FOUR SEASONS TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31525, APPLICATION BY K.
HOVNANIAN COMPANIES, SUBDIVIDING AN APPROXIMATE 23.9 ACRE
PARCEL INTO 70 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND TWO WATER
QUALITY LOTS AND DEDICATED PARKLAND:
ACTION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to April 19, 2006, without public
testimony at the request of the applicant; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a
Notice of Continued Public Hearing. Motion Councilmember McCulloch,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Mayor Pro Tern Foat and Mayor Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Pougnet.
The City Council heard Public Hearing Items 1.B.1, 1.13.2, and 1.13.3 concurrently as
one public hearing.
I.B. VARIOUS STREET VACATIONS: (One public hearing may be conducted
pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 8316.)
1. RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION OF A PORTION OF VIA MIRALESTE
ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 550 E. MIRALESTE
COURT, IN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE
R-05-36:
2. RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION OF A PORTION OF LUGO ROAD
ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 375 W. ARENAS ROAD,
IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-05-053:
3. RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION OF A PORTION OF MESQUITE AVENUE
ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 842 E. MESQUITE
AVENUE, IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE
R-06-002:
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David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in
the staff report dated April 5, 2006.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing and no speakers coming forward the
public hearing was closed.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21541 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND
ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN A PORTION OF
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATED FOR VIA MIRALESTE ADJACENT TO
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 550 E. MIRALESTE COURT, IN SECTION 11,
TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-05-036;" 2) Adopt Resolution
No. 21542 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT,
TITLE AND INTEREST IN A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
DEDICATED FOR LUGO ROAD ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 375 W. ARENAS ROAD, IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4
EAST; FILE R-05-053;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 21543 "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN
A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATED FOR MESQUITE
AVENUE ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 842 E. MESQUITE
AVENUE, IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-06-
002;" and 4) Authorize the City Clerk to execute and file for recording all
necessary documents. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by
Councilmember McCulloch and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Mayor Pro Tern Foat and Mayor Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Pougnet.
The City Council heard Public Hearing Items I.C. and 1.D. concurrently as one public
hearing.
1.C. CONTEMPO HOMES - ALEXANDER VILLAGE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
33623, SUBDIVIDING AN APPROXIMATE 3.42-ACRE PARCEL INTO TEN
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS, LOCATED NORTH OF VIA ESCUELA
AND WEST OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated April 5, 2006.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested clarification on the naming of the development
and architectural review.
Councilmember McCulloch requested clarification on the process of this
item coming to the City Council.
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Mayor Oden opened the public hearing and no speakers coming forward the
public hearing was closed.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21544, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33623, FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF
APPROXIMATELY 3.42-ACRE PARCEL INTO TEN SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL LOTS LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF VIA ESCUELA AND
WEST OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL, ZONED R-1-D, SECTION 6." Motion Mayor
Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and unanimously
carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Mayor Pro Tern Foat and Mayor Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Pougnet.
1.1). CONTEMPO HOMES, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30350, SUBDIVIDING AN
APPROXIMATE 11.42-ACRE PARCEL INTO 39 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL LOTS, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF VERONA ROAD
AND EAST OF WHITEWATER CLUB DRIVE:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21545, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30350, FOR APPROXIMATELY 39 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL LOTS ON AN APPROXIMATE 11.42-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF VERONA ROAD AND EAST OF WHITEWATER
CLUB DRIVE, ZONE R-1-D, SECTION 6." Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat,
seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and unanimously carried 3-0 on a
roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Mayor Pro Tern Foat and Mayor Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Pougnet.
'I.E. SMOKE TREE, INC. CASE 5.1090 - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
323 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33878, SUBDIVIDING APPROXIMATELY
21.05 ACRES WITHIN A 41.22-ACRE PARCEL INTO 49 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL LOTS WITH 31 EXISTING RESIDENCES AND 21 FUTURE
RESIDENCES:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated April 5, 2006.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing and the following speakers addressed
the City Council.
MARVIN ROOS, Representing Applicant, stated the Applicant is in accord with
the Planning Commission recommendation; provided background information on
the project, and requested the City Council approve the project.
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TRACY CONRAD, Palm Springs, thanked City staff, provided background
information on the Smoke Tree project, and requested City Council support.
No further speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested clarification as to why the developer is not in
support of the CFD District.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested clarification on Condition No. 14 and commented
on the habitat in the Smoke Tree area.
Councilmember McCulloch requested clarification on including the CFD as part
of a motion, commented on the CFD and stated his original and continued
opposition to the CFD.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21546, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
CASE. 5.1090, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 323 AND PHASED
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33878, FOR THE COTTAGES AT SMOKE TREE
RANCH, A GATED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH 31 EXISTING
COTTAGE RESIDENCES AND 21 FUTURE RESIDENCES ON 49 LOTS, ON A
21.05-ACRE PORTION OF A 41.22-ACRE PROPERTY, WITH A 20-ACRE
OMITTED NOT-A-PART REMAINDER LOCATED ADJACENT TO 1850 SMOKE
TREE LANE, SECTION 25, T4S, R4E, SBBM." Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat,
seconded by Mayor Oden and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Mayor Pro Tern Foat and Mayor Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Pougnet.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
ROB BAL.LEW, Palm Desert, YMCA of the Desert, requested support of the future
regional YMCA in Rancho Mirage.
VIC GAINER, Palm Springs, commented on the progress of the Chino Cone ordinances
and further conditions recommended by the Palm Springs Chino Canyon Coalition.
NANCY STUART, Palm Springs, provided a progress report on the Palm Springs
Tramway Board.
DANA STEWART, Palm Springs, commented on the construction on Racquet Club
Road and Milo Drive.
MICHAEL STERN, Palm Springs, Vice-Chair Public Arts Commission, requested the
City Council approve Consent Calendar Item 2.N.
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SANDY ADAMS, Palm Springs, requested assistance with a neighbor who is harboring
numerous feral cats and dogs.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, commented on Item 2.N. stated MainStreet had
concerns with the location; stated her opposition on Item 2.1-1. as a commercial venture.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
'The City Council recessed at 7:14 P.M. as the City of Palm Springs Community
Redevelopment Agency.
'The City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:15 P.M.
.and the City Council reconvened.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.1., 2.N., 2.P.,
and 2.Q. Motion Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Foat and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Mayor Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Pougnet.
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Receive and File Report on the Posting of the April 5, 2006, City
Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
:!.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of March 15, 2006, March 22, 2006,
and March 29, 2006, noting the abstention of Councilmember McCulloch on the
March 22, 2006 minutes. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21547, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 2-25-06 BY
WARRANTS NUMBERED 410004 THROUGH 410057 TOTALING $67,260.98,
LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1011589 THROUGH 1011618 TOTALING
$130,355.36, THREE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $52,909.57, AND THREE
ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $885,740.07 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT
OF $1,136,265.98 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 2) Adopt Resolution No.
21548, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1011619 THROUGH 1011908 IN THE
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,722,990.45 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;"
3) Adopt Resolution No. 21549, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF
PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 3-11-06 BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 410058 THROUGH 410116 TOTALING $72,745.67, LIABILITY
CHECKS NUMBERED 1011909 THROUGH 1011938 TOTALING $127,884.13,
THREE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $55,872.33, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH
DEBITS OF $855,249.00 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,111,751.13
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 21550, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY
WARRANTS NUMBERED 1011939 THROUGH 1012243 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $2,139,131.19 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Approved as
part of the Consent Calendar.
2.D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.
1686, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONTRACTUAL
PROCESS FOR THE PROVISION OF POLICE TOW SERVICES:
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1686, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
CHAPTER 11.82 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONTRACTUAL PROCESS FOR THE
PROVISION OF POLICE TOW SERVICES." Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.E. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF NOISE ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 11.74.00),
NOISE NUISANCE (CHAPTER 11.08.040), DANCES (CHAPTER 5.12), AND
SIGN ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 93.20.00) AND APPROVING A CARNIVAL ON
APRIL 14, 15, AND 16, 2006, TO FACILITATE THE PLANNED EVENTS FOR
THE "WHITE PARTY:"
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21551, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUSPENDING
NOISE ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 11.74.00), NOISE NUISANCE (CHAPTER
11.08.040), DANCES (CHAPTER 5.12), AND SIGN ORDINANCE (CHAPTER
93.20.00), AND APPROVING A CARNIVAL ON APRIL 14, 15, AND 16, 2006,
TO FACILITATE THE PLANNED EVENTS FOR THE "WHITE PARTY"
LOCATED AT 888 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, 277 NORTH AVENIDA
CABALLEROS AND 444 EAST ARENAS ROAD." Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.F. SUMMARY VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR STORM DRAINAGE
PURPOSES WITHIN TRACT MAP 32028-1 "MOUNTAIN GATE 2", IN
SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-05-041:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21552, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY
VACATING AND ABANDONING ITS INTERESTS IN EASEMENTS FOR
LANDSCAPE, PEDESTRIAN, AND STORM DRAIN PURPOSES OVER A
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PORTION OF LOT "G" OF TRACT MAP 32028-1 "MOUNTAIN GATE 2," IN
SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-05-041;" and 2)
Authorize the City Clerk to execute and file for recording all necessary
documents. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.G. SUMMARY VACATION OF EASEMENTS FOR STORM DRAINAGE
PURPOSES WITHIN TRACT MAP 30963-2 "MOUNTAIN GATE", IN SECTION
34, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-06-012:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21553, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY
VACATING AND ABANDONING ITS INTERESTS IN EASEMENTS FOR
STORM DRAINAGE PURPOSES OVER LOTS "Q" THROUGH "U" INCLUSIVE
OF TRACT MAP 30963-2 "MOUNTAIN GATE", IN SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 3
SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-06-012;" and 2) Authorize the City Clerk to
execute and file for recording all necessary documents. Approved as part of
the Consent Calendar.
2.1. CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH SPEER CIVIL, PROVIDING
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING STAFF SERVICES TO ASSIST THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING WITH DEVELOPMENT
AND CAPITAL PROJECT WORKLOADS THROUGH THE END OF FISCAL
YEAR 2005-06:
ACTION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. 7838, Approving an agreement with
Speer Civil for professional engineering services to assist the Department of
Public Works and Engineering with the development of capital project workloads
through the end of Fiscal Year 2005-06 in an amount not to exceed $35,000; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5252.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.N. CONFORMITY REPORT ON SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT OF 68
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES ON LEASED TRIBAL TRUST LAND,
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33443, ON 21.02 ACRES ALONG THE NORTH
SIDE OF VIA ESCUELA APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET EAST OF
WHITEWATER CLUB DRIVE, ZONE R-1-13, SECTION 6, AND WAIVER OF
JOINT MEETING:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21555, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
CONFORMITY REPORT ON SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT OF 68
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES ON LEASED TRIBAL TRUST LAND,
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33443, ON 21.02 ACRES ALONG THE NORTH SIDE
OF VIA ESCUELA APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET EAST OF WHITEWATER
CLUB DRIVE, ZONE R-1-D, SECTION 6, DIRECTING STAFF TO TRANSMIT
SAID REPORT TO THE TRIBAL COUNCIL OF THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND
OF CAHUILLA INDIANS, AND WAIVING THE JOINT MEETING BETWEEN
THE CITY COUNCIL AND TRIBAL COUNCIL FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
33443." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.Q. AWARD CONTRACT TO HARBOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC. FOR
THE EXPAND TERM I NAL/HOLDROOM, CITY PROJECT NO. 2005-10, AIP 3-
06-0181-38:
ACTION: Adopt Minute Order No. 7845, Awarding a contract to Harbor
Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $9,278,000 for the construction of
the new regional terminal holdroom, subject to FAA approval, in a form
acceptable to the City Attorney, and establishing the project administrator, and
administration parameters, City Project No. CP2005-10 (AIP 3-06-0181-38).
A5257. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
(EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.H. WAIVER OF CERTAIN VILLAGEFEST RULES AND REGULATIONS:
Scott Mikesell, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated April 5, 2006.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested clarification regarding the status and finances of
the proposed participant.
Councilmember McCulloch requested clarification of the vote of the VillageFest
Board.
Mayor Oden requested additional information regarding the organization
requesting to participate in VillageFest and the particulars of the program.
ACTION: Deny the request to waive Rules ll. A. 1 and 2 to allow Out of Africa
Experience, Inc. to sell commercially-available wire woven items and not require
it to have the artisans present at Villagefest. Motion Councilmember
McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Foat and unanimously carried 3-0
on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Mayor Pro Tern Foat and Mayor Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Pougnet.
2.J. RESIGNATION OF JANICE LYLE FROM THE BOARD OF LIBRARY
TRUSTEES:
Mayor Pro Tern Foat thanked Janice Lyle for her service to the Board of Library
Trustees.
ACTION: 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Janice Lyle from the Board of
Library Trustees; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy and
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advertise the vacancy on PSCTV. Motion Councilmember McCulloch,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Foat and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Mayor Pro Tern Foat and Mayor Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Pougnet.
2.K. CONVENTION CENTER KITCHEN BUILD-OUT, AWARD CONTRACT TO
DOUG WALL, INC:
Mayor Pro Tern Foat commented on the removal of the cook line and requested
clarification with respect to financing or other funding requests.
Mayor Oden asked staff if we could postpone this item for a couple of weeks, and
review funding.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7839, Awarding contract to Doug Wall, Inc.,
for the Convention Center Kitchen Build-out, in the amount of $809,000, City
Project No. 02-27A; 2) Adopt Minute Order No. 7840, Approving Change Order
No. 1 to City Project No. 02-27A, decreasing $283,749 from the contract; and 3)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents; and 4) Direct
the City Manager to return to the City Council with possible alternative funding
sources. A5253. Motion Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tern Foat and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Mayor Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Pougnet.
21. AGREEMENT FOR PLACEMENT OF ARTWORK ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
AND GRANT EASEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND
DAVID GANDOLFO AND REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC ART FEE IN THE
AMOUNT OF $13,000:
Mayor Oden thanked the Public Arts Commission for their hard work and
success.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7841, Approving agreement for placement
of artwork on private property and grant easement between the City of Palm
Springs and David Gandolfo and reimbursement of public art fee in the amount of
$13,000; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21554, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;" and 3) Authorize the City Manager to
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execute all necessary documents. A5254. Motion Councilmember
McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Foat and unanimously carried 3-0
on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Mayor Pro Tern Foat and Mayor Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Pougnet.
2.M. APPROVE THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION TO
PURCHASE ARTWORK TITLED "LAWN CHAIR" BY ARTIST BLUE
McRIGHT FOR $8,000:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7842, Approving an agreement with Blue
McRight for artwork titled "Lawn Chair" in the amount of $8,000, in a form
acceptable to the City Attorney; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A5255. Motion Councilmember McCulloch, seconded
by Mayor Pro Tem Foat and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Mayor Pro Tern Foat and Mayor Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Pougnet.
2.0. PURCHASE OF PUBLIC ARTWORK FROM GARY SLATER, TITLED
"WHIRLWIND VI" IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,000:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7843, Approving an agreement with Gary
Slater for artwork titled "Whirlwind VI" and installation in the amount of $26,000;
and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5256.
Motion Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Foat and
unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Mayor Pro Tern Foat and Mayor Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Pougnet.
The City Council recessed at 7:40 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 7:43 P.M.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. REQUEST BY DESERT HIGHLAND/GATEWAY COMMUNITY ACTION
ASSOCIATION TO RENAME LAS VEGAS ROAD AS ROSA PARKS
ROAD:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated April 5, 2005.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat stated her support for the item, the Community
support and the win-win situation with the assistance of Merchant
Investment and Management Company.
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Mayor Oden commented on the significant support of the community, and
stakeholders.
Councilmember McCulloch commented on the requirements of the U.S.
Postal Service.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21556, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, TO
CHANGE THE NAME OF LAS VEGAS ROAD TO ROSA PARKS ROAD"
as amended by deleting Section 2 of the Resolution. Motion Mayor Pro
Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and unanimously
carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Mayor Pro Tern Foat and Mayor
Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Pougnet.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 CITYWIDE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
DISTRICTS, PROPOSITION 218 NOTICING AND BALLOTING
SERVICES CONTRACT:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated April 5, 2006.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested clarification with respect to the last
assessment election.
Councilmember McCulloch requested staff address the possibility of
decreasing the service provided to the districts.
Mayor Oden commented on the means of communication and requested
an educational component.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7846, Approving an agreement with
MuniFinancial for Proposition 218 noticing and balloting services for
various City of Palm Springs Lighting and Parkway Maintenance Districts
in the amount of $9,800.00; 2) Direct staff to return this Item to the City
Council on April 19, 2006 for further direction regarding the potential
results of Proposition 218 noticing and balloting; and 3) Authorize the City
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Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5258. Motion
Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Foat and
unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Mayor Pro Tern Foat and Mayor
Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Pougnet.
5.6. APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT
TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES:
ACTION: Table to April 12, 2006. By consensus of the City Council.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Councilmember McCulloch commented on feral cats and requested staff follow-up with
the complaint; and requested that the vote of Commissions and Boards be detailed in
the staff reports.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat commented on the Dinah Shore Weekend in the City of Palm
Springs, and announced new businesses in the City of Palm Springs.
Mayor Oden announced the activities and events attended by the Mayor's Office.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8:17 P.M. to a Study Session and
Adjourned Meeting, Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at 6:00 P.M., preceded by a Closed
Session at 4:00 P.M., City Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon
Way, Palm Springs.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
19T" DAY OF APRIL, 2006.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to order at 6:11 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.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland stated that at 4:00 P.M. the
meeting was called to order 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:
Councilmember McCulloch requested Items 2.13. and 2.D. be removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Mills requested clarification with respect to an
individual annexation request on Consent Calendar Item 2.D.
Councilmember Pougnet noted his abstention on the Mizell Senior Center subrecipient
agreement on Public Hearing Item 1.A.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested Item 2.B. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded
by Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Oden announced the birth of twins to Councilmember Pougnet and Steven
Green.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
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1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FISCAL YEAR 2006-
07 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND CDBG BUDGET ADOPTION,
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) - GRANT NO. B-06-MC-06-
0561, IN THE AMOUNT OF $518,598, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 CDBG
PROGRAM, 32nd PROGRAM YEAR:
Councilmember Mills noted his business related abstention on the subrecipient
agreement with Palm Springs Unified School District.
Dale Cook, Community Development Administrator, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated April 12, 2006.
Councilmember Pougnet requested staff clarify the decrease in requests and the
number of proposals for public facilities.
Mayor Oden requested staff address the 15% cap on public service programs.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested clarification with respect to how the recipients
complete a proposed project or program without full funding and the City's Home
Repair Program.
Mayor Oden requested staff provide further information on the proposed funding
to the Fair Housing Council of Riverside.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed
the City Council.
AL SMOOT, Palm Springs, thanked the City Council for consideration to the
Palm Springs Sunup Rotary Foundation, Shoes That Fit Program.
DEAN LOCKWOOD, provided background information on the proposed grant to
the Mizell Senior Center, HVAC Energy-Efficient Improvements.
MARY BELARDO, requested funding for Casa and thanked the City Council for
the two-years of prior funding.
AMANDA SPEED, requested support for the Fair Housing Council of Riverside,
Fair Housing Program.
TRACY PIPER, provided background information and requested funding for the
Palm Springs Unified School District, Cafe Ramon Culinary Arts Program.
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DENNIS KAZARIAN, thanked the City Council and requested support for funding
of the Santiago Sunrise Village Mobile Home Park Corporation, Parking Lot and
Playground Improvement funding.
FRED NOBLE, requested funding for the Palm Springs Air Museum programs
not recommended by the Committee.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested clarification on the amount of funds allocated by
HUD, the overall grant funding and how the Committee evaluated the proposals.
Mayor Oden commented on the notification and the public hearing process
during the grant review and recommendation period.
Councilmember Pougnet asked staff to address HUD projections for the next
year and the allocation to public facilities and services.
Mayor Oden commented on the lack of funding to the Palm Springs Air Museum
and some of the challenges with the numerous requests for funding; requested
clarification with respect to the request from Family Services of the Desert,
Mental Health Program.
Councilmember Mills requested clarification on the review and selection process.
CAC Members provided information on the scoring process.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested clarification on the scoring and selection process.
Mayor Oden commented on the selection process.
Mayor Oden requested clarification on the timing of the decision.
Councilmember McCulloch commented on the CAC and the qualitative element
of the process and requested staff report and modify the process for future grant
years.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the hard work by the CAC and recommends
the City Council take action and consider modifying the process for future years.
Councilmember Pougnet commented on the grant scoring and requested the City
Council move forward this evening.
Councilmember Mills commented on the scoring process and the final
determination.
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Councilmember Pougnet requested clarification on the posting of scores and the
evaluation of scores.
Mayor Oden commented on the posting of scores and commented on further
evaluation.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested clarification on the status of reconvening the
CAC.
Councilmember McCulloch commented on the need to make a decision this
evening, or reallocate funds.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21557, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
2006 - 2007 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN; APPROVING THE CDBG FUNDING BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2006-07; AUTHORIZE THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PLAN AND BUDGET
TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN
DEVELOPMENT (HUD);" A5260, and 2) Approve the following subrecipient
agreements subject to approval of the City Attorney and authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents:
Deserts AIDS Project—
Entrance ADA Upgrade Renovation $ 22,088 A5261
Santiago Sunrise Village Mobilehome Park Corporation —
Parking Lot & Playground Improvements $ 80,000 A5262
Stroke Recovery Center—
Energy Conservation Improvements $ 50,000 A5263
Mizell Senior Center—
HVAC Energy-Efficient Improvements $ 75,000 A5264
Palm Springs Sunup Rotary Foundation —
Shoes That Fit $ 15,000 A5265
Shelter From the Storm —
Domestic Violence Outreach & Advocacy $ 15,000 A5266
Coachella Valley Housing Coalition —
Coyote Run After-School Program $ 15,000 A5267
Palm Springs Unified School District —
Cafe Ramon Culinary Arts Program $ 17,790 A5268
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Fair Housing Council of Riverside —
Fair Housing Program $ 15,000 A5269
Fair Housing Council of Riverside —
Landlord/Tenant Resolution Program $ 10,000 A5270
Palm Springs Community & Economic Development Department—
Home Repair Program $110,000 A5271
Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote, noting the abstention of
Councilmember Pougnet on the Mizell Senior Center subrecipient
agreement and Councilmember Mills on the Palm Springs Unified School
District subrecipient agreement.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
HAROLD STONE, Palm Springs, stated he provided the City Council with a revised
map of the sound contours of the Airport; requested the City placed a sound meter on
his property to measure the noise.
ALAN SYSLO, commented on immigration and Section 274 of the proposed Federal
legislation HR4437.
VIC GAINER, Palm Springs, commented on the components of Item 4.A. and thanked
staff for including many of the Citizens Task Force recommendations.
CHARLES SACHS, Palm Springs, read a letter from Roxann Ploss regarding Item 5.A.
creation of a Homeless Task Force.
C:ANDACE CORBETT, commented on development in the hillside areas, and the
development on Milo street.
SHERYL HAMLIN, thanked the City Council for forming the Citizens Task Force, and
requested support for Item 4.A. Zoning Text Amendment on Hillside Regulations for the
Chino Cone and adjacent hillside areas.
STEVE NICHOLS, spoke regarding Item 4.A. and requested support of the draft
ordinance as approved by the Citizens Task Force and noted some exceptions.
JONO HILDNER, Palm Springs, commented on the higher level of density on the Chino
Cone and the organizations dedicated to preserve the Chino Cone and open space
designation.
JEFF WELSHANS, commented on the current development on Milo Drive and height in
the Downtown area.
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RICHARD KAY, Palm Springs, commented on the current development on Milo Drive.
DON BRUHNKE, Palm Springs, commented on the status of current Federal legislation
IHR4437 and immigration reform.
'The City Council recessed at 8:00 P.M.
'The City Council reconvened at 8:13 P.M.
SS. STUDY SESSION:
:iS1. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON HILLSIDE REGULATIONS FOR THE
CHINO CONE AND ADJACENT HILLSIDE AREAS:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat thanked staff for including the reports on density transfer
and requested clarification of density transfer within the ordinance, the slope
requirements, and commented on the design standards, pad heights, golf
courses as open space, requested a model on planning areas 1-9 as built-out per
the draft ordinance.
Councilmember Pougnet requested clarification on the timing of density transfer,
commented on the residential zone in area 5.A. and the role of the Citizens Task
Force in the process.
Councilmember Mills commented on developing a model or models, area not
specific to Chino Cone but encompassing hillside or hillside condition, delay of
the density transfer issues and discussion, hillside designation, allowing horses,
permitted uses including hotels along with resort hotels, retail and/or commercial
component near the visitors center, including golf course, prohibited uses,
limiting height as opposed to one-story, ordinance v. specific plan, density
adjustments, density in area 8, open space, environmental analysis, computer
generated models, cut and fill techniques, site planning, street design pavers or
decorative concrete, design guidelines and lighting, walls and fences,
landscaping.
Mayor Oden commented on density transfer, permitting horses and preservation.
Councilmember McCulloch commented on alternative energy sources and use of
evaporative coolers, and maintaining pools.
Councilmember Pougnet commented on the next step of the process and the
amount of open space.
See Council Action under Item 4.A.
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The City Council took the Consent Calendar out of order before Study Session Item
SS2.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A. and 2.C. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by
Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
?.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Receive and File Report on the Posting of the April 12, 2006, City
Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. AGREEMENT WITH LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR FOCUSED ENTITLEMENT
AND EIR SERVICES FOR BMW OF PALM SPRINGS LOCATED AT 3919
EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7847, Approving an agreement with LSA
Associates, Inc, for Focused Entitlement and EIR services for BMW of Palm
Springs, Projects 3.2871 and 5.1101 GPA, in an amount not to exceed $27,000;
and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5272.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.B. ENDORSEMENT AND SUPPORT OF CALIFORNIA READING AND
LITERACY IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AND
RENOVATION BOND ACT OF 2006:
Barbara Roberts, Director of Library Services, provided background information
as outlined in the staff report dated April 12, 2006.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat commented on the importance of this bond issue.
Councilmember McCulloch requested the proposed amount expected by the City
of Palm Springs and commented on net cost and local match funds.
Mayor Oden commented favorably on the legislation and the current status of the
Palm Springs library.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21558, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING
AND SUPPORTING THE 2006 CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY BOND." Motion
Mayor Pro Tern Foat, 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.
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2.D. INTENT TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
NO. 2005-1 FOR PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES:
Troy Butzlaff, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated April 12, 2006.
Councilmember McCulloch stated his opposition to the CFD.
Councilmember Mills noted his business related abstention with the annexation
request for Contempo Homes development, Alexander Country Club Estates.
ACTION: 1) Accept petition, and consent and waiver from certain developers
regarding the annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 2005-1;
2) Adopt Resolution No. 21559, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO AUTHORIZE THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1, PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES;" 3) Adopt
Resolution No. 21560, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BOUNDARY MAP SHOWING
TERRITORY PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED IN THE FUTURE TO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1, PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICES;" and 4) Set a public hearing to be held at 6:00 p.m. on May 17,
2006, for public testimony, for and against, and for the filing of written protest by
a property owner regarding the annexation of territory to Community Facilities
District No. 2005-1, and the levy of a special tax for public safety services. (If
there is no "majority protest', a special landowner election will be called for
immediately thereafter). Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by
Councilmember Pougnet and carried 4-1 on a roll call vote, noting the
abstention of Councilmember Mills with respect to the annexation request
by Contempo Homes, Alexander Country Club Estates.
AYES: Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tem
Foat, and Mayor Oden.
NOES: Councilmember McCulloch.
SS2. GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated April 12, 2006 and presented a Power Point
presentation.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested clarification on annexation and the sphere of
influence.
Councilmember McCulloch commented on the development of the Multi-Species
Habitat area.
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Councilmember Mills requested clarification on the wind overlay zone.
Mayor Oden commented on the current designation of industrial/commercial on
the North end of the City.
Councilmember Mills commented on the proposed industrial/commercial land on
the North end.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested clarification on the sphere of influence.
Councilmember Mills requested clarification as to Planning Commission input
and the process with LAFCO.
ACTION: 1) Direct staff to proceed with the General Plan Update and include the
1-10 Corridor; and 2) Direct staff to include an approximate 1,400 acres currently
unincorporated county into the proposed general plan land use and work with
LAFCO to include this area in the City's sphere of influence. Motion
Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
41.A. INITIATION OF ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT ON HILLSIDE
REGULATIONS FOR CHINO CONE AND ADJACENT HILLSIDE AREAS:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated April 19, 2006 and as discussed in Study
Session Item SS1.
ACTION: Approve the initiation of a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment and
associated environmental review for zoning standards and regulations for the
Chino Cone and adjacent hillside areas. Motion Councilmember Mills,
seconded by Mayor Oden and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
S.A. CREATE A HOMELESS AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED TASK
FORCE, APPOINTMENT OF ITS MEMBERS TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF
THE HOMELESS AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED IN THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS:
Mayor Pro Tern Foat provided background information with respect to the City
Council sub-committee and the ad-hoc group working on this information.
Councilmember Pougnet commented on the openness and transparency of the
current Task Force.
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ACTION: 1) Appoint Shiela Gratten, Jim Hicks, Sly Zelnys, Linda Barrack, Arlene
Rosenthal, Craig Borba, Councilmember Pougnet, and Mayor Pro Tern Foat to
the Homeless and Economically Disadvantaged Blue Ribbon Committee; and 2)
Add a representative from the County of Riverside and one Client representative
at the discretion of the City Council sub-committee. Motion Councilmember
Mills, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried on a
roll call vote.
:5.13. APPOINTMENT OF A CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE TO REVIEW
APPLICATIONS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL'S APPOINTMENT TO THE
MOUNT SAN JACINTO WINTER PARK AUTHORITY (TRAMWAY BOARD):
ACTION: Appoint Mayor Oden and Councilmember Mills to a City Council sub-
committee to review and interview applicants for the City Council's appointment
to the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority (Tramway Board), Motion
Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
;i.C. APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO
MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES:
ACTION: Appoint Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Pougnet to serve on
the City Council subcommittee with respect to Medical Marijuana Dispensaries.
Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Oden and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote.
C:OUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Councilmember McCulloch commented on the frequency of Adjourned Meetings, the
Milo Road development; and announced the celebration of Passover.
Councilmember Pougnet requested clarification on the status of the vacant building
ordinance and announced Earth Day and renewable energy, requested the City
recognize the activities.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested staff respond to Mr. Stone's request for a noise study,
and Councilmember Mills commented on the process of such a study and requested the
City Manager to report on the next sound study update per the Airport Master Plan.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat commented on, and requested an update on the Milo Drive
construction site.
Mayor Oden announced the activities and events attended by the Mayor's Office and
requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Frank Cullen, Sr.
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ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned in memory of Frank Cullen, Sr. at 10:41
P.M. to the Regular Meeting, Wednesday, April 19, 2006, 2006, at 6:00 P.M., City Hall
Council Chamber, 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
19TH DAY OF APRIL, 2006.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk