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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/6/2011 - STAFF REPORTS - 2B CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA ,•ALM,. O 4 G v. ",OR w MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2011 Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Weigel led the Pledge. INVOCATION: Father John Kavcak, Our Lady of Solitude Church, led the Invocation. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Tern Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson PRESENTATIONS: City Clerk Thompson administered the Oath of Office to incoming Police Chief Al Franz. Mayor Pougnet and the City Council recognized Martha Edgmon on her retirement and thanked her for her many years of service to the City of Palm Springs. Mayor Pougnet and Mayor Pro Tern Weigel announced the upcoming Palm Springs POWER opening night baseball game and the Help for the Homeless Campaign. Councilmember Foat announced the Palm Springs Animal Shelter is waiving animal adoption fess for the summer. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland reported that 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 ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: City Clerk Thompson noted that the application for Public Hearing Item 1.B: was withdrawn. ITEM! NO. . ��.-- City Council Minutes June 15, 2011 Page 2 Councilmember Mills noted his business related abstention on Item 2.C. Warrant No. 1049089, requested Item 2.K. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion, and stated he has a property ownership related abstention on Item 2.N. Councilmember Hutcheson stated he has a property ownership related abstention on Item 2.N. Councilmember Foat stated she has a property ownership related abstention on Item 2.N. City Attorney Holland stated Item 2.N. should be removed from the Consent Calendar, and stated the City Council shall draw lots to determine which Councilmember will be allowed to participate in the discussion and the vote pursuant to the Political Reform Act. ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tom Weigel and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1.A. CONSIDERATION OF THE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION FEE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION FOR FUNDING THE PRESERVATION OF NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN: Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 15, 2011. Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed. The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the MSCHP and fees: requested staff explain the impact in the fee reduction on the citizens, requested staff address the further reduction of fees if the City of Desert Hot Springs votes to be included in the master permit, the benefits of the MSCHP, and the unanimous vote of the Commission to modify the fee structure. City Clerk Thompson suggested the City Council amend the proposed resolution to include a new section 4(b) that provides for the further reductions in fees, should the City of Desert Hot Springs be included and participates in the master permit. ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22953, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A REVISED LOCAL DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION FEE SCHEDULE 02 City Council Minutes June 15, 2011 Page 3 APPLICABLE TO NEW DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA UNDER THE COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN," amending the resolution by adding Section 4(b) to stipulate the fees should the City of Desert Hot Springs participate in the MSCHP Permit; and 2) Waive reading and introduce by title only for first reading Ordinance No. 1794, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 8.95 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A LOCAL DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION FEE FOR FUNDING THE PRESERVATION OF NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN." Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Weigel and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. I.B. CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH WESSMAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE RENOVATION/REMODEL OF THE DESERT FASHION PLAZA AND RELATED PROPERTIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MUSEUM MARKET PLAZA SPECIFIC PLAN LOCATED AT 123 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AND RELATED PROPERTIES (CASE 5.1204): Application withdrawn by Wessman Development. PUBLIC COMMENT: SADAF REGAR, commented on the Spanish Inn, and requested the City Council extend the assistance loan. TIM ELLIS, Palm Mountain Resort, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. DOMINIQUE VYTHI, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. KEITH MCCORMICK, Palm Springs, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza. JULIUS KAZEN, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza. RONALD PIERCE, commented on Item 2.1. and requested the City Council approve Item 2.1. AFTAB DADA, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. 03 City Council Minutes June 15, 2011 Page 4 MARINA VAN HORN, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. WILLIAM MILLER, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. MARK DAVIS, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. DAVID KEENS, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. GREG BRUNTON, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. VINCENT WILLIAMS, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. CHRIS MENRAD, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. STEVE ROSE, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. JAMES CIOFFI, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. RICHARD CLIFFORD, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. ROMAN WHITTAKER, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. STEFFANI MILLER, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. EVE FROMBERG EDELSTEIN, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. MARK EDELSTEIN, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. HUGH VAN HORN, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. City Council Minutes June 15, 2011 Page 5 FRED NOBLE, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project, and commented on the increase in military aircraft at the Palm Springs International Airport. DENNIS CUNNINGHAM, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. JOY MEREDITH, commented on restrooms in the Downtown area, the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. JIM HARLAN, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. NANCY STUART, provided an update on the activities of the Palm Springs Tramway Board. PETER MOROZZI, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project, and presented a letter by Chatten-Brown & Carstens. BARBARA MARSHALL, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. DEBBIE ANDERSON, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. RON MARSHALL, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. WESLEY COLE, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. JERRY KELLER, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. CRAIG BLAU, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project, and commented on the Spanish Inn. JOHN MICHAEL COOPER, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project, and commented on the Spanish Inn. SAM SPINELLO, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. GARY JOHNS, commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project, and commented on the Spanish Inn. 05 City Council Minutes June 15, 2011 Page 6 COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: Mayor Pougnet commented on the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Springs and the Desert Fashion Plaza project. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None. The City Council recessed at 8:16 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 8:20 p.m. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.1., 2.J., 2.L., 2.M., and 2.0. Motion Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 2.A. REPORT ON THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA: ACTION: Receive and file Report on the Posting of the June 15, 2011, City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the City Council/Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of June 1, 2011. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS: ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22954, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1049059 THROUGH 1049178 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,608,785.84, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22955, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5-28-11 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 416683 THROUGH 416709 TOTALING $41,567.16, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1049179 THROUGH 1049204 TOTALING $126,534.23, FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $48,410.24, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $982,599.44, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,199,111.07, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22956, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1049205 THROUGH 1049280 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $787,836.49, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting the business related abstention of Councilmember Mills on Warrant No. 1049089. 06 City Council Minutes June 15, 2011 Page 7 2.D. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF APRIL 30, 2011: ACTION: Receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report as of April 30, 2011. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.E. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF MARTIN DANIELSON FROM THE VILLAGEFEST BOARD: ACTION: 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Martin Danielson from the Villagefest Board; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2012. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.F. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP TO MANAGE THE COACHELLA VALLEY INNOVATION HUB (CViHUB) AND AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR CVIHUB FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-12: ACTION: 1) Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership to manage the Coachella Valley Innovation Hub (CViHub) and an operating budget for Fiscal Year 2011-12; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6106. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.G. EXTEND THE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CLAIMS ADJUSTMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE WITH CARL WARREN & COMPANY TO JUNE 30, 2012: ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. A5322 with Carl Warren & Company extending the Agreement to June 30, 2012; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement. A5322. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.H. JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY FOR THE RELOCATION OF AN EXISTING GAS MAIN: ACTION: 1) Approve a Joint Use Agreement with Southern California Gas Company to facilitate relocation of an existing gas main with Southern California Gas Company; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6107. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.1. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE INDIAN CANYON DRIVE WIDENING (TRAMVIEW ROAD TO UPRR), FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STPLN-5282 (023) (CP 01-25): ACTION: 1) Determine the Bid submitted by the apparent low bidder, Vance Corporation, as incomplete and containing at least one major irregularity, and reject it as non-responsive; 2) Determine the apparent second low bidder, Griffith Company, as the lowest responsive bidder; 3) Approve an agreement with Griffith Company for the Indian Canyon Drive 07 City Council Minutes June 15, 2011 Page 8 Widening (Tramview Road to UPRR), Federal Project No. STPLN- 5282(023) in the amount of $2,865,821.50 (CP 01-25); and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6108. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.J. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS CALLING THE NOVEMBER 8, 2011, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, ORDERING SERVICES AND ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATE STATEMENTS: ACTION: 1)Adopt Resolution No. 22957, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2011, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND CITY CHARTER;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22958, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22959, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2011." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.L. EXTEND SUSPENSION OF TWO-HOUR TIME LIMITS ON PORTIONS OF INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND BELARDO ROAD FROM ALEJO ROAD TO RAMON ROAD AND DOWNTOWN CITY-OWNED PARKING LOTS AND PARKING STRUCTURE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2012: ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22960, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE SUSPENSION OF TWO-HOUR TIME LIMITS ON PORTIONS OF INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND BELARDO ROAD FROM ALEJO ROAD TO RAMON ROAD AND DOWNTOWN CITY-OWNED PARKING LOTS AND PARKING STRUCTURE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2012." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.M. AGREEMENT AWARDS TO FIVE CAR RENTAL CONCESSIONAIRES AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: ACTION: 1) Award five airport rental car concession agreements to: Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC; The Hertz Corporation; Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Los Angeles, LLC d/b/a Alamo Rent A Car & National Car Rental; Enterprise Rent A Car Company of Los Angeles, LLC d/b/a Enterprise Rent-A-Car; DTG Operations, Inc d/b/a Dollar Rent A Car and City Council Minutes June 15, 2011 Page 9 Thrifty Car Rental for a term of three years; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6110. A6111. A6112. A6113. A6114. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.0. CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REPAYMENT AND RELENDING OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY LOANS: ACTION: [CITY COUNCIL] 1) Approve the issuance of new loans at 6% interest from the General Fund to Merged Area No. 1 and Merged Area No. 2 Capital Projects Funds, in the amount of $1,466,785 and $545,000, respectively, effective June 15, 2011; and [COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY] 2) Agency accept new loans at 6% interest from the General Fund to Merged Area No. 1 and Merged Area No. 2 Capital Projects Funds, in the amount of $1,466,785 and $545,000, respectively, effective June 15, 2011. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: 2.K. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ENGINEERING RESOURCES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC., FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING PLAN CHECK SERVICES: Councilmember Mills requested staff address if this is an exclusive contract for plan check services. ACTION: 1) Approve an agreement with Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc. for "on-call" engineering plan check services for an initial three (3) year term, subject to two (2) additional one (1) year extensions; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6109. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, and Councilmember Mills noted property related conflict of interest with respect to Item 2.N. Pursuant to the Political Reform Act the City Council drew lots, to determine participation in the Item. Councilmember Foat was determined to participate in the discussion or the vote, and Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Mills left Council Chamber. 2.N. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TRANSMITTAL OF REPORT CONCERNING PROPOSED MERGER OF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1421, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSMITTAL OF THE UNIFIED REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED MERGER OF MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1 WITH 03 City Council Minutes June 15, 2011 Page 10 MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 2." Motion Mayor Pro Tern Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pougnet and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Councilmember Foat, Mayor Pro Tern Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Mills. Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Mills returned to the dais. 3. LEGISLATIVE: 3.A. URGENCY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS: City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 15, 2011. ACTION: Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1795, "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS." Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 4.A. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVAL OF AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH PS HOUSING INVESTORS, LP IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,500,000, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM, FOR THE ACQUISITION AND REHAB OF A 23-UNIT SENIOR APARTMENT PROJECT AT 1433 AND 1455 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE IN MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1: John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 15, 2011. The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the project: request staff address the timeline for the project, and the schedule of performance. 10 City Council Minutes June 15, 2011 Page 11 ACTION: [Community Redevelopment Agency] 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1422, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH PS HOUSING INVESTORS, LP FOR A FINANCIAL COMMITMENT FOR A 23-UNIT LOW INCOME ACQUISITION AND REHAB SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,500,000;" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director or his designee to execute all necessary documents; [CITY COUNCIL] 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22961, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM; AND IF SELECTED, THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT, ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM;" and 4) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents. A6115. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Weigel and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 5. NEW BUSINESS: S.A. DISCUSSION ON THE LOCAL TAXATION OF MEDICAL CANNABIS COOPERATIVES AND COLLECTIVES: City Attorney Holland provided background information on local taxation as it could relate to medical cannabis cooperative and collectives. The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following: the non- profit status of applicants, further study needed prior to placing such a matter on the ballot, the taxation of non-permitted collectives, the operational status of the third collective, and the status of the City Council Subcommittee. ACTION: 1) Direct staff to place on the July 6, 2011, City Council agenda the appointment of a City Council Subcommittee; and 2) Refer this matter to the City Council Subcommittee for further study. By consensus of the City Council. 5.13. APPOINTMENT OF VARIOUS COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD MEMBERS AS PART OF THE 2011 ANNUAL RECRUITMENT PROCESS: ACTION: 1) Reappoint Greg Rodriguez to the Human Rights Commission for the term ending June 30, 2014; 2) Appoint Elena Chvany and Wes Renkins to the Human Rights Commission for the term ending June 30, City Council Minutes June 15, 2011 Page 12 2014, 3) Appoint Dee Dee Wilson-Barton to the Human Rights Commission for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2012; 4) Appoint Lynne Bushore to the Library Board of Trustees for the term ending June 30, 2014; and 5) Reappoint Tim Scott to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the term ending June 30, 2014 Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Weigel and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 5.C. EXTEND THE REDUCTION OF COMPENSATION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS, AND EXTEND THE REDUCTION IN SALARIES AND SCHEDULES FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP: City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 15, 2011. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22962, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE REDUCTION OF COMPENSATION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS, EXTENDING THE REDUCTION IN SALARIES AND SCHEDULES FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP, AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 22477 AND RESOLUTION NO. 22531." Motion Mayor Pro Tern Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 5.D. APPOINTMENT OF A CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE FOR THE PALM SPRINGS DISPOSAL SERVICES CONTRACT RENEWAL: ACTION: Appoint Mayor Pro Tern Weigel and Councilmember Hutcheson to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the Palm Springs Disposal Services contract renewal. Motion Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 5.E. APPOINTMENT OF A CITY COUNCIL STANDING SUBCOMMITTEE FOR PERSONNEL AND HUMAN RESOURCES POLICIES: ACTION: Appoint Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Hutcheson to a standing City Council Subcommittee for Personnel and Human Resources Policies. Motion Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8:48 p.m. to Wednesday, July 6, 2011, 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. 12 City Council Minutes June 15, 2011 Page 13 APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS 6T" DAY OF JULY, 2011. STEPHEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR ATTEST: JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK 13