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I PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL
I MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to order at 6:05 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop 262 led the Pledge.
INVOCATION: Rev. Duane Cox, Retired Religious Science Ministries, led the
Invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Tern
Foat, and Mayor Oden.
ABSENT: Councilmember Pougnet.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, Assistant City Manager Butzlaff, Assistant
City Manager Wilson, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
PRESENTATIONS: None.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested Items 2.K., 21., and 2.S. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Foat requested Item &A., regarding the Rule 20A Utility
Undergrounding District, be tabled to January 18, 2005.
Councilmember Mills noted his business related abstention on Consent Calendar Item
2.1.
Councilmember Mills requested Items 2.F., 2.R. and 2.S. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded
by Councilmember McCulloch and unanimously carried.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland reported that at 4:00 P.M.
Mayor Oden called the meeting to order and the City Council recessed into Closed
Session to discuss matters on the posted Closed Session Agenda. No reportable
actions were taken.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. TTM 33035, APPLICATION BY MOUNTAIN MEADOWS ASSOCIATES,
FOR A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO CREATE A ONE LOT,
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CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR THE CONVERSION OF 129 EXISTING
APARTMENT UNITS TO 129 CONDOMINIUM UNITS, LOCATED AT
2500 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R-3, SECTION 24, APN 502-
310-054 AND 502-310-055:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated January 4, 2006.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
PAUL SELZER, Representing Applicant, stated the Applicant would like
the flexibility to convert the property to condominiums, but has no intent to
do so at this time and that the tenants have been notified; commented on
information from the City's General Plan in relation to the conversion.
BRAD FORRESTER, Applicant, thanked the City Council for their
consideration and requested the City Council approve the conversion
request; stated the target purchaser would be a moderate income person.
No further speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with
respect to the project: inventory levels for low-income and other types of
rental properties, vacancy rates, housing element in the General Plan,
currently not increasing rental stock in the City, future study of the issues,
fairness of waiting and detriment to this applicant by not acting.
MOTION: 1) Adopt Resolution "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CASE NO. TTM33035 AN APPLICATION BY MOUNTAIN
MEADOWS ASSOCIATES FOR A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO
CREATE A ONE LOT, CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR THE CONVERSION
OF 129 EXISTING APARTMENTS UNITS TO 129 CONDOMINIUMS
UNITS, LOCATED AT 2500 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R-3,
SECTION 24, APN 502-310-054 AND 502-310-055" amending condition
13 to read A final landscape plan for the East Palm Canyon Drive frontage
shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services for approval
prior to approval of the Final Map; and 2) Order the filing of the Notice of
Exemption, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
Section 15301 Existing Facilities, regarding the Class 1 Categorical
Exemption for this project. Motion Councilmember McCulloch,
seconded by Mayor Oden and failed on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch and Mayor Oden.
NOES: Councilmember Mills and Mayor Pro Tern Foat.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Pougnet.
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I.B. PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CERTAIN DRAINAGE,
ROAD, BRIDGE, AND FIRE PROTECTION IMPACT FEES IN THE
PALM CANYON AREA OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE:
ACTION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to January 18, 2006, without
public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued
Public Hearing. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by
Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote
noting the absence of Councilmember Pougnet.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
RICHARD GOLAY, Palm Springs, commented on the traffic conditions on Mesquite
Avenue and requested traffic mitigation measures.
DANA STEWART, Palm Springs, commented on Item 2.H. and asked if an EIR has
been prepared for this project; commented on the water crisis and energy crisis in the
Coachella Valley.
VERNEST HOLLOWELL, Palm Springs, commented on the homeless program in
Sunrise Park and requested a homeless shelter by provided in Palm Springs.
SARAH PARHAM, requested a homeless shelter be provided in Palm Springs.
BARBARA CRESON, presented the 2006 Queen and her Court for the Riverside
County Date Palm Festival and County Fair.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, thanked the City Council for the free and unrestricted
parking restrictions in Downtown Palm Springs; announced the Downtown Window
Decorating Contest and upcoming activities of MainStreet.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Ready provided an update on the Bureau
of Tourism's work in obtaining a full feature section in the Chicago Sun Times promoting
Palm Springs, announced the dedication of the Convention Center on January 18,
2006, and requested the City Clerk provide an update regarding video streaming and
web-casting the of City Council meetings on the internet via the City's webpage.
The City Council convened as a Joint Meeting of the City Council and the City of Palm
Springs Community Redevelopment Agency at 7:18 P.M.
RA1. MESQUITE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT 94-17:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in
the staff report dated January 4, 2006.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to
the project and funding: concerns with one bidder for this large contract, spiking
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of current prices for materials, possibly include in the contract a de-escalator if
materials decrease in price during the term of the contract.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21481, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CANCELING
CURRENTLY FUNDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FROM THE
2005/2006 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET, AND ALLOCATING THOSE FUNDS FOR
THE MESQUITE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT 94-17;"
2) Adopt Resolution No. 21482, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 2005/2006
FISCAL YEAR BUDGET FOR THE MESQUITE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, CITY PROJECT 94-17;" 3) Adopt Minute Order No. 7788, Awarding
a construction contract to Yeager Skanska, Inc., in the amount of $3,958,975.00,
for the Mesquite Avenue Improvement Project, City Project 94-17; 4) Adopt
Minute Order No. 7789, Approving Contract Change Order No. 1, for a decrease
of $269,870.00 to Agreement No. 5212 with Yeager Skanska, Inc., for a revised
contract amount of $3,689,105.00; and authorizing the City Manager to approve
additional Contract Change Orders up to a maximum amount of $185,000.00, for
the Mesquite Avenue Improvement Project, City Project 94-17; and 5) Authorize
the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5212. Motion
Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and
unanimously carried noting the absence of Councilmember Pougnet.
The City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:41 P.M.,
and the City Council continued.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2,A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.G., 2.H., 2.1., 2.J., 2.M.,
2.N., 2.0., 2.P., and 2.Q. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by
Councilmember McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll call vote
noting the absence of Councilmember Pougnet,
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Receive and file Report on the Posting of the January 4, 2006,
City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of December 7, 2005 and
December 14, 2005. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21483, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED 12/03/05 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 409651 THROUGH
409722 TOTALING $97,454.25, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED
1009876 THROUGH 1009904 TOTALING $130,996.45, TWO WIRE
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TRANSFERS $83,439.76, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF
$1,074,857.08 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,388,747.54
DRAWN ON THE BANK OF AMERICA;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21484,
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL
WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 1217/05 BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 409723 THROUGH 409781 TOTALING $89,667.97,
LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1010217 THROUGH 1010245
TOTALING $129,930.57, THREE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $75,283.12
AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,030,186.53 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,325,068.19 DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 21485, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1009905 THROUGH 1010216 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $2,558,947.28 DRAWN ON THE BANK OF AMERICA."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER
1 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2005:
ACTION: Receive and file Staff Authorized Agreements covering the
period November 1, 2005 through November 30, 2005. Approved as part
of the Consent Calendar.
2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1680, MODIFYING THE PROVISIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PUBLICATION VENDING
MACHINES AND ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR NEWSRACKS:
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1680, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DELETING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 14.16.461 THROUGH
14.16.466 RELATING TO PUBLICATION VENDING MACHINES AND
ADDING CHAPTER 14.26 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR NEWSRACKS AND PUBLICATION
VENDING MACHINES." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.F. APPROVE REPLACEMENT OF ONE VEHICLE:
Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
2.G. APPROVE REPLACEMENT OF FIVE (5) VEHICLES:
ACTION: Adopt Minute Order No. 7791, Approving the purchase of one
Ford F-350 stake-bed truck, three Ford F-150 trucks, and one Ford
Freestar passenger van from Fritts Ford in the amount of $112,865.78.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.H. APPROVE TRANSFER OF INTERESTS IN DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 224
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(SHADOWROCK) FROM SHADOWROCK, LLC, TO SHADOWROCK
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT LLC:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7792, Approving the proposed
transfer of rights and obligations under the development agreement for the
Shadowrock Project from Shadowrock, LLC to Shadowrock Real Estate
Development, LLC; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a
consent to a Transfer of Development Rights agreement and other
documents as necessary in a form approved by the City Attorney. A3315.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF A SUBLEASE OF A
PORTION OF PROPERTY LEASED TO THE CITY AS PART OF
BUSINESS LEASE NO. PSL-315 FROM THE SUITT REVOCABLE
INTER VIVOS TRUST AND THE ARTHUR S. BLOCK AND KATHLEEN
L. BLOCK REVOCABLE INTER VIVOS TRUST TO PS VENTURE
CABALLEROS/AMADO, LLC:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7793, Approving the proposed
transfer of rights and obligations under the Sublease of a portion of
Business Lease No. PSL-315 from the Suitt Revocable Inter Vivo$ Trust
("Suitt Trust") and the Arthur S. Block and Kathleen L. Block Revocable
Inter Vivos Trust ("Block Trust") to PS Cabal leros/Amado, LLC; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute an Assignment and Assumption of
Sublease, Estoppel Certificate, an Amended and Restated Sublease, and
such other documents as necessary to facilitate the transfer of rights in a
form approved by the City Attorney. Consent to the proposed transfer
shall be subject to PS Caballeros/Amado LLC's execution of an Amended
and Restated Sublease. A2738. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar, noting the business related abstention of Councilmember
Mills.
2.J. MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4736 THE LAW
ENFORCEMENT REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (TSA) AND THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS:
ACTION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. 7794, Authorizing Amendment
No. 6 to Agreement No. 4736, the Reimbursable Agreement between the
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the City of Palm Springs
for law enforcement officer (LEO) services for the period of October 1,
2005, through September 30, 2006; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A4736. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.K. REQUEST BY JOSEPH BEHNAM FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY IN ORDER TO SELL ALCOHOL AT
THE ONE STOP MARKET LOCATED AT 220 NORTH INDIAN CANYON
DRIVE, ZONE RA, SECTION 14:
Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
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2.L. APPROVE PURCHASE OF NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT RADIO
SYSTEM:
Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
2.M. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT'S SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM:
ACTION: Adopt Minute Order No. 7796, Approving the purchase of 30
new Tactical Vests and 30 new Ballistic Helmets from Adamson Police
Products in the amount of $54,997.76. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.N. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2005:
ACTION: Receive and File Treasurer's Investment Report as of
November 30, 2005. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.0. APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP 29788 FOR 5 LOTS LOCATED AT 880 LA
MIRADA ROAD, IN SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4
EAST:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21487 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING FINAL MAP 29788 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 880 LA
MIRADA ROAD, IN SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4
EAST". Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.P. APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 33283 FOR 3 PARCELS LOCATED AT
850 AVENIDA CABALLEROS, IN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH,
RANGE 4 EAST:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21488 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PARCEL MAP 33283 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 850
AVENIDA CABALLEROS, IN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH,
RANGE 4 EAST." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
Y.Q. AGREEMENT WITH TERRA NOVA PLANNING & RESEARCH, INC.
FOR "FOCUSED ENTITLEMENT" PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE
RAEL — "ONE PALM CANYON" PROJECT, CASE NO. 5.1091-PD-324,
A PROPOSED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OF 116 RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUMS, 16 WORKILIVE CONDOMINIUMS, AND 25,000
SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL CONDOMINIUM SPACE ON 3.93 ACRES
AT 414 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7797, Approving an agreement with
Terra Nova Planning and Research, Inc. for the "Focused Entitlement"
planning services for the Rae] — "One Palm Canyon" Project, Case No.
5.1091-PD-324, not to exceed $69,430.00; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents in a form acceptable to the
City Attorney. A5213. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.R. AWARD AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE (ATM) LICENSE
AGREEMENT:
Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
2.S. AWARD PARKING LOT MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT TO
ACE PARKING:
Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.F. APPROVE REPLACEMENT OF ONE VEHICLE:
The City Council discussed and/or commented on Alternate Fuel Vehicles and
thanked staff for bringing this back to Council using a Hybrid vehicle.
ACTION: Adopt Minute Order No. 7790, Approving the purchase of one 2006
GMC Silverado Hybrid pickup truck for the Police Department from Paradise
Chevrolet in the amount of $23,639.73. Motion Councilmember Mills,
seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and unanimously carried noting
the absence of Councilmember Pougnet.
?.K. REQUEST BY JOSEPH BEHNAM FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY IN ORDER TO SELL ALCOHOL AT THE
ONE STOP MARKET LOCATED AT 220 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE,
ZONE RA, SECTION 14:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated January 4, 2006.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to
the finding of Convenience: legal non-conforming use of the property, history of
the Planning Commission with respect to beer and wine at this location.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21486, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A
RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE IN ORDER TO SELL BEER AND
WINE AT THE ONE STOP MARKET LOCATED AT 220 NORTH INDIAN
CANYON DRIVE, ZONE RA, SECTION 14." Motion Councilmember
McCulloch, seconded by Councilmember Mayor Oden and unanimously
carried noting the absence of Councilmember Pougnet.
2.L. APPROVE PURCHASE OF NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT RADIO SYSTEM:
The City Council discussed and/or commented on purchasing a radio system that
will tie into the Police Department and other law enforcement agencies.
ACTION: Adopt Minute Order No. 7795, Awarding IFB 06-01 to ComSerCo
Communications, for the purchase of a new VHF emergency radio system for the
Fire Department in the amount of $119,256.18. Motion Councilmember Mills,
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seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and unanimously carried noting
the absence of Councilmember Pougnet.
2.R. AWARD AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE (ATM) LICENSE AGREEMENT:
The City Council discussed and/or cornmented on advertising on the ATM
Machine.
ACTION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. 7798, Authorizing award of license
agreement to Palm Desert National Bank to provide Automated Teller Machine
(ATM) Services at the Airport, not allowing external advertising on the ATM
Machine except for the minimum required by Federal Regulations, subject to
approval of final form of license by the City Attorney; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5214. Motion Councilmember
Mills, seconded by Mayor Oden and unanimously carried noting the
absence of Councilmember Pougnet.
2.S. AWARD PARKING LOT MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT TO ACE
PARKING:
The City Council discussed and/or commented on revenue generated by the
parking lot and the vote of the Airport Commission.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7799, Awarding a contract to Ace Parking
for Parking Lot Management Services at the Airport for a five-year period, in the
amount of $2,464,425 in Management Fees; and 2) Authorize the City Manager
to execute all necessary documents in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
A5215. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat and
unanimously carried noting the absence of Councilmember Pougnet.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR A RULE 20A UTILITY
UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT ALONG EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE:
ACTION: Table to January 18, 2006. Approved under Acceptance of
the Agenda.
The City Council recessed at 7:57 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 8:11 P.M.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Councilmember Mills stated he has a business related conflict of interest on Item 4.A.
and would not participate in the discussion and the vote and left Council Chamber at
8:11 P.M.
4.A. CONVENTION CENTER CONTINGENCY ALLOCATION APPROVING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR KITCHEN BUILD-OUT PROJECT:
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Allen Smoot, Project Administrator, provide background information as
outlined in the staff report dated January 4, 2006.
j The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with
respect to the project: other alternatives, use of the existing kitchen and
plans and landscaping for the cleared triangle.
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ACTION: Adopt Minute Order No. 7800, Approving Plans and
Specifications for the Convention Center Kitchen Build-out Project and
authorize the immediate bid of the project. Motion Councilmember Foat,
seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and unanimously carried on
a roll call vote noting the absence of Councilmember Mills and
Councilmember Pougnet.
Councilmember Mills returned to the dais at 8:20 P.M.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT AND ALTERNATE TO THE
COACHELLA VALLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION (CVCC):
ACTION: Appoint Councilmember Mills as the City's representative
commissioner and Mayor Oden as the alternate to the Coachella Valley
Conservation Commission. By consensus of the City Council.
5.13. APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD:
ACTION: Appoint Harold "Bud" Riley to the Historic Site Preservation
Board to fill a vacancy for the un-expired term ending June 30, 2007.
Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember
McCulloch and unanimously carried noting the absence of
Councilmember Pougnet.
S.C. APPOINTMENT TO THE VILLAGEFEST BOARD:
ACTION: Appoint Patrice Romeo to the VillageFest Board to fill a
vacancy for the un-expired term ending June 30, 2007. Motion Mayor
Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and
unanimously carried noting the absence of Councilmember Pougnet.
5.D. CITIZENS' TASK FORCE FOR MOUNTAIN AND FOOTHILL
PRESERVATION AND PLANNING RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT A
CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE FOR ACQUISITION:
ACTION: Table to January 18, 2006. By consensus of the City
Council.
5.E. APPOINT A CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO ADDRESS THE
NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS AND ECONOMICALLY
DISADVANTAGED IN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS:
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jACTION: Appoint Councilmember Pougnet and Mayor Pro Tem Foat to a
City Council Subcommittee to address the needs of the homeless and
economically disadvantaged in the City of Palm Springs. Motion
Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and
unanimously carried noting the absence of Councilmember Pougnet.
5.17. APPOINT AN ALTERNATIVE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT'S (CVAG)
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE:
ACTION: Appoint Councilmember McCulloch as the Alternate Member of
the Coachella Valley Association of Government's (CVAG) Human
Resources Committee. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by
Mayor Oden and unanimously carried noting the absence of
Councilmember Pougnet.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Mayor Pro Tern Foat commented on unlawful taking of recycling materials out of bins
placed for pick-up.
Mayor Oden outlined the activities and events attended by the Mayor's Office; and
announced the upcoming Mayor's 2006 State of the City Address.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8:33 P.M. to the Regular City Council
Meeting, Wednesday, January 18, 2006, at 6:00 P.M., preceded by a Closed Session at
5:00 P.M., City Council Chamber, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. No
meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2006.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
18TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2006,
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk