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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-05 STAFF REPORTS 3A �?ALM Sp4 O N 4 V # NCp M RppfpfED pp'' Oq</FORN�P CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: April 5, 2006 Legislative Agenda SUBJECT: REQUEST BY DESERT HIGHLAND/GATEWAY COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION TO RENAME LAS VEGAS ROAD AS ROSA PARKS ROAD. CASE: 5.1100 - SNC FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager BY: Director of Planning Services SUMMARY Staff is requesting that the Council provide direction regarding a request from the adjacent neighborhood to change the name of Las Vegas Road to Rosa Parks Road. A resolution to approve the name change is provided for the Council's consideration. RECOMMENDATION: The City Council may: 1. Adopt Resolution No. "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." OR 2. Direct the matter back to staff for additional research OR 3. Table the request. BACKGROUND: Staff received an application for a street name change from the Desert Highland/Gateway Community Action Association. The street in question, Las Vegas Road, is located in northern Palm Springs in the Desert Highland Area, Las Vegas Road is primarily bordered by residential development although there is commercial development at the intersection with North Indian Canyon Drive. Item No. 3 . " . City Council Staff Report April 5, 2006 5.1100-SNC Page 2 of 3 There are approximately thirty-five properties abutting Las Vegas Road and twenty- seven of the owners (77%) have signed a petition circulated by the applicants supporting the proposal. DISCUSSION: The process of changing a street's name is governed by Chapter 14.08 of the Municipal Code. Per Section 14.08.110, the applicants requested that the Planning Commission adopt a recommendation without first resolving a notice of intent and holding a public hearing. Such a recommendation can be offered if the Planning Commission finds that the name change serves the public convenience and necessity. The applicants have requested that the public hearing process be by-passed to allow the name change to take place as close to Black History Month as possible. Staff did request the petitions be gathered to satisfy one of the requirements of the standard process. Section 14.08.020 requires that at least sixty percent of the owners' whose properties abut the street sign a petition. The petition submitted to the Planning Department contains the signatures of approximately seventy-seven percent, complying with that requirement (see attached petition). At its March 8, 2006 meeting, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt the name change resolution and forego the requirements for public hearing as the name change serves the public convenience and necessity. The Council is authorized as the legislative body, to change street names by Resolution pursuant to Government Code Section 34091.1. Following the Planning Commission hearing, staff was contacted by Marchant Investment Company, Inc (MIC) who requested that the name change be delayed until February 1, 2007 so that their marketing material would remain current throughout 2006 (see attached letter). The applicant has indicated that the offer is acceptable (see attached email). Alternatively, the Council may waive the fee and pay for the sign installation from the City General Fund. The draft resolution is prepared with the fee waiver included. Lastly, staff recommends that should the Council approve the name change, both the old and the new name be signed for six months to allow residents, visitors and travelers adjust to the renaming. CONCLUSION: Staff believes the findings support the requirements of Section 14.08.110 of the Municipal Code and therefore is recommending support of the Planning Commission City Council Staff Report April 5, 2006 5.1100-SNC Page 3 of 3 resolution and approval of Case 5.1100-SNC changing the name of Las Vegas Road to Rosa Parks Drive. FISCAL IMPACT: Finance Director Review: The project applicants will reimburse the City for the cost of the street sign change. The current estimate is $1,840.00 for ten street signs along Las Vegas Road. If the City Council approves a waiver of the fee, there will be a minor impact to the General Fund. -oral A. Ewing,A6C omas W. Wil n, Direc`to�f Planning�Services Assistant City tanager David H. Ready, City f uagee'Tcf� — Attachments: 1. Letter of Request 2. Draft Resolution 3. Planning Commission Resolution 4. Palm Springs Municipal Code Chapter 14.08 — "Street Name Changes" 5. Letter from MIC 6. Applicant's response to MIC (via email). Department of Planning Services W N E o,k Vicinity Map + s� lRA VIEW RD zq, E MPFF-FF III Legend ® Siie 500 Feet CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DESCRIPTION: CASE NO: 5.1100- SNC APPLICATION BY DESERT HIGHLAND/GATEWAY APPLICANT: Desert COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION TO CHANGE THE Highland/Gateway Community NAME OF LAS VEGAS ROAD TO ROSA PARKS ROAD, Action Association GENERAL PLAN COLLECTOR, SECTION 34, RESOLUTION NO. OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE NAME OF LAS VEGAS ROAD TO ROSA PARKS ROAD. WHEREAS, The Desert Highland/Gateway Community Action Association ("applicant") has requested the adoption of a Resolution to change the name of Las Vegas Road to Rosa Parks Road; and WHEREAS, the City Council is being asked to adopt a Resolution of Public Convenience pursuant to the requirements of California Government Code Section 34091.1 and Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 14.08.100; and WHEREAS, on March 8, 2006, a review of the application was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission found that the street name change served the public convenience and necessity; and WHEREAS, the City Council was presented with the application at its April 5, 2006 meeting; and WHEREAS, the City Council heard all public testimony regarding the application; and WHEREAS, the applicant has agreed with Marchant Investment Company., Inc (MIC) to delay the official changing of the street name until February 1, 2007 in exchange for MIC's payment for the street signs and installation; and WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the Resolution, including but not limited to the staff report; and WHEREAS, the City Council is in agreement with the Planning Commission. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Las Vegas Road is named Rosa Parks Road, effective February 1, 2007. Street signs for both the old and new names will be posted for six months. . SECTION 2. The fee for the street name change is hereby waived and the City Manager is directed to pay for the street name change from the City General Fund, not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000). ADOPTED THIS day of , 2006. David H. Ready, City Manager ATTEST: James Thompson, City Clerk CERTIFICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ) I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that Resolution No. is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: James Thompson, City Clerk City of Palm Springs, California ----------- -------- ------ f4- Cn- L -:7 4LJ V L oo -.5 lvi FER 74- 2006 -�VQ! 6. Willie James Holland 744 W. Las Vegas Rd. S M /a a✓ ,n igna ure 7. Fenita Walton 698 W. Las Vegas Rd. Signature s r lit e I L u 0 Phone N.(-7 L//�-7 8. G' -9 (ALC( I�PR�ok; 676 W. Las Vegas Rd. Signature Date Phone No. 9. George Hall 644 W. Las Vegas Rd. Signature Date Phone No. 10. Moya Ervin 843 W. Las Vegas Rd. SignatDate hone Nb (� �C 1 i 11. Jacqueline Abner 835 W. Las Vegas Rd. Signature Date Phone No. 110C) j FEB 1 2006 i 12. �&M'I Sena)) 807 W. Las Vegas Rd. Signaturej j� , ate_/ hone No. 13. Evemel Black 797 W. Las Vegas Rd. Signature Date Phone No. 14. Chris Harris 765 W. Las Vegas Rd. 7 SignatruceJy� Dats ,/2/-4� Phone No.,/zZ 15. Ola Roberts 751 W. Las Vegas Rd. 7�/ Signatur U�Y�(V% Date ` 6� Phone No. s J / / 16. Jackie Patrick l 743 W. Las Ve as R Signatur �Gc Date/ /Gf Phone No. -?2c?` 7� 17. Tony Pellum 701 W. Las Vegas Rd. Signature � ���y,. Date Phone No. 77 Z 0413 18. Eric Piza 697 W. Las Vegas Rd. CIPO. ......,, Si atu,L(L(O-i AS_k- Date /R P: (Oa.� 9�- E r G �� + c.C'CO 3 ?, ' ' ' I I 19. Mary Frances Booker 671 W. Las Vegas RVII Signature!'' I fA q7 Date/a�Phone No. q,440), / A))F 20. Dora Harris 663 W. Las Vegas Rd. SignaftCj Date .2;2- Phone No76o 21. Charlie Black 645 W. Las Yegas R'�d. ` SignatuliJ(i6* / Date L/Df-PhoneCNo76d 22. First Baptist Church 588 W. Las Vegas Rd. Signature Date Phone No. 23. Cora Crawford 560 W. Las Vegas Rd. K Signature ate J Q - c �-6 Phone No.- 6 5_ :3 ✓ I 24. Joe Abner 560 W. L ,Vegas Rd. /vj �j // ` Signature f ats/�} honeNo./ �z� -//'T, L 25. Rose Lee Mayfield 488 W. Las Vegas Rd. Signature 1 YJ 4ALePhone No. ? 6 3 �&O? S,ilcw FEE ` ° 2006 26. Jesus Medina 466 W. ga i Sig tore Date o0�Phone No. � 27. Willie James Holland S J H 422 W. Las Vegas Rd. 1_ 1)f jj 4* (r6b Signature L Phone No. Cj 28. Curtis Holt 386 W. Las Vegas Rd. Signature � Date I l O� Phone No.� 29. Willie James Holland 372 W. Las Vegas Rd. TJ J'A Signature ( 4 1 [/fi e..�.._.r Phone"Mb71W CC / ' 'rld 30. �ts 366 W. Las Vegas Rd. Signature ' ' 'Date�(-'r'_-!1 Shone No.7e4q 31. Beverly Johnson 356 W. Las Vegas Rd. Signature ? ©5 Phone No. 32. Eldora Payne 338 W. Las Vegas Rd. Signature P-d ��u., Date f� `� Phone No. C�r S.I Sao F[B 2006 33. Oscar Maldonado 302 W. Las Vegas Rd. Signature Date Phone No. 34. C(ArIf [15Lf 290 W. Las Vegas �Rdd., C I 1 p p Signaturt ( J I J1 Darr l 0 UJ PhoneNc 35. Pavel Lavakopulus 270 W. Ls Ve as Rd. 'r � Signature ' l r Date 7 D r C c> Phone No. FED 1 ? 2006 F 6. Willie James Holland 744 W. Las Vegans Rd. Signature_/Ui,�.u V L Date-,- ' c;. Phone No. S 7. Fenita Walton 698 W. Las Vegas Rd. Signature Date Phone No. 8. 676 W. Las Vegas Rd. Signature Date Phone No. 9. George Hall 644 W. Las Vegas Rd. Signature Date Phone No. 10, Moya Ervin 843 W. Las Vegas Rd. Signature Date Phone No. 1 l. Jacqueline Abner 835 W. Las Vegas Rd. Signature Date Phone No. I lob F E B 1 1 2006 -......____.2 a j 26. Jesus Medina 466 W. Las Vegas Rd. Signature Date Phone No. 27. Willie James Holland 422 W. Las Vegas Rd. Signature f�i G�n y���e�zf ate .631 e6, Phone No. Z 15 28. Curtis Holt 386 W. Las Vegas Rd. Signature Date Phone No. 29. Willie James Holland 372 W. Las Vegas Rd. Signature � , �,� Yo �jr c 'DDate- Phone No. J /,.6 30. Curtis Roberts 366 W. Las Vegas Rd. Signature Date Phone No. 31. Beverly Johnson 356 W. Las Vegas Rd. Signature Date Phone No. 32. Eldora Payne i 338 W. Las Vegas Rd, Signature Date Phone RESOLUTION NO. OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA FOR A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF LAS VEGAS ROAD TO ROSA PARKS DRIVE. WHEREAS, The Desert Highland/Gateway Community Action Association (Applicant") has filed an application with the City pursuant to Section 14.08.110 of the Municipal Code for street name change from Las Vegas Road to Rosa Parks Road; and WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to consider Case No. 5.1100 - SNC was given in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on March 8, 2006, a review of the application was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, the proposed project is not considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and has been determined to be Exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the review of the project, including, but not limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented. THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Pursuant to the requirements of the Section 14.08.110 of the Municipal Code. 1) The proposed street name change serves the public convenience and necessity. Due to the time constraint imposed and the project's compliance with the petition requirement, the project serves the public convenience and necessity. Planning Commission Resolution March a, 2006 Case 5.1100—SNC Page 2 of 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves Case No. 5.1100 - SNC. ADOPTED this day of , 2006. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA Planning Commission Secretary Chapter 14.08 STREET NAME CHANGES Page 1 of 2 .^ U13 a F?reviOos s Next '> PlA r e coftpse `p Scarch Mlnt Title 14 STREET'S AND SIDEWALKS Chapter 14.08 STREET NAME CHANGES Ili.©8.QD1®t� �itio�di E®r ors�u�aatdo¢ u�l stPeel iakrae eFtwW'2, Any person may initiate a street name change for any reason consistent with law,by complying with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 914 § 10 (part), 1971:prior code § 7601) 14e08.020 IIroitiation of petition. A proposed change of street name may be initiated by filing with the planning commission an application in the form prescribed by the director of community development and signed by the owners of at least sixty percent of the lineal frontage abutting the street to be affected. (Prior code § 7611) 1.4.08.030 AplAraUan fee. The application shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount established by resolution of the city council, in order to defray the costs of publishing,posting, and processing, as hereinafter prescribed. (Ord. 914 § 10 (part), 1971: prior code § 7621) 14.08.040 Director's examination, The director of community development shall examine the application and determine the sufficiency of same as to the percentage requirement of Section 14.08.020. (Prior code § 7631) 14.08.050 Adoption of resoiaition of intention, Upon determination of the sufficiency of the petition,the commission shall adopt a resolution of intention to change name and set a date for public hearing not less than thirty days from the date of adoption of the resolution. (Prior code § 7641) 14.08.060 PubiicaUon. The director of community development shall provide for at least one publication of resolution of intention in a newspaper of general circulation within the city at least fifteen days prior to the hearing date. (Prior code § 7651) 1.4.018.070 Posting. The director of community development shall provide for posting copies of the resolution of intention in at least three public places along the street proposed to be affected. The posting shall be completed at least ten days prior to the hearing date. (Prior code § 7661) 14.08.080 Coerulnission hearing, At the time set for hearing,or at any time to which the hearing may be continued,the commission shall hear and consider proposals to adjust, alter or change the names of the streets mentioned in the resolution, and objections to the proposals. (Prior code § 7671) 14.08.090 Commission recommendation. At or after the conclusion of the hearing,the commission may make any recommendation to the city council which the commission deems appropriate. In its deliberations the commission shall consider any applicable specific plans in effect pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65450 et seq. (Ord. 914 § 10 (part), 1971:prior code § 7681) http://www.gcode.us/codes/palmsprings/view.php?topic=l4-14_08&showAll=1 3/23/2006 Chapter 14.08 STREET NAME CHANGES Page 2 of 2 14.08.100 Council action. The city council may,pursuant to California Government Code Section 34091.1,take such action as it decins appropriate upon the recommendation of the commission, and failure to take action within sixty days after submission of the commission's recommendation shall be deemed denial of the application. (Ord. 914 § 10 (part), 1971: prior code § 7691) 14.108.110 Coannnission recommendation without petition a-nd hearing. Notwithstanding any other parts of this code,the commission may,for any reason it deems in the public interest and necessity,recommend to the city council that a street name be changed. Said recommendation may be made without complying with the requirements of Sections 14.08.020 through 14.08.080. Said recommendation shall be in the form of a resolution of the commission directed to the city council. Thereafter the city council shall take such action as it deems appropriate. (Prior code § 7701) http://www.gcode.us/codes/paimsprings/view.php?topic=14-14_08&showAll=1 3/23/2006 (, ell MIC MARCHANT INVESTMENT & MANAGEMENT CO., INC. Mailing Address: (612) 379-0643 P.O. Box 3982 jbartlett@qwest.net Minneapolis, MN 55403 March 17, 2006 Mayor Ronald Oden City of Palm Springs 3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92263 Re: Street Name Change—Las Vegas Blvd./Rosa Parks—Case 5 1100-SNC Dear Mayor Oden: We are part of the development team for"Vista San Jacinto' a 32 unit single family housing project on Las Vegas Blvd just west of North Indian Canyon. We learned to- day about the above referenced item on the City Council Agenda for April 5, 2006. As owners and developers of a significant parcel of property on Las Vegas Blvd we are very interested in this matter. First, we are concerned that we were not notified of any such action being proposed and only learned of it today by accident while visiting City Hall on another matter. It is our understanding that it has been in front of the Planning Commission. We received no notice of that hearing or the upcoming Council Meeting. Our main concern is that we have prepared marketing material that uses Las Vegas as the primary road identifying and locating the project. This was done at considerable expense. We would also think that there might be a more prominent street that would create more visibility and recognition of Rosa Parks and her memory. Not a residential road. We spoke with a number of City Staff today about this and through Mr. Dale Cook offered to the Desert Highland Neighborhood to pay for the new signs if this proposal goes forward. It is my understanding that the cost would be about $1700, In recognition of this contribution we would ask that the implementation of the name change, if it occurs, would be delayed until February of 2007. This would give us time to use the existing marketing material and replace it with new copy. y time and consideration of our concerns and proposal. Mills, McCulloch, Ewing, Cook, Moloi DESIGN DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT Michael Blumson From: MR SOMA MOLOI [snmoloi@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 9:09 AM To: Michael Blumson; Dale Cook Cc: Angie patrick; Dorothy Bowens; Seima Moloi; Jarvis Crawford Subject: Las Vegas Street Name Change Good Morning Gentlemen. I am pleased to advise that after consulting with my Board last night, we agree to the following: 1. Agree to delay implementation of the street name change to February 1, 2007. 2. Accept the offer of Mr. Bartlett of MCI for their contribution of approximately $1,700.00 to $1,800. 00 for the street sign change. 3. A letter of support from MCI for the street name change. I trust that this is the understanding we had prior to the Board meeting. I have assured my Board Members that we will accomplish this mission. With this understanding, I am confident that we will. Please advise. snm <vbr>sn moloi Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com 1