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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2005
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to order at 6:08 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop 262 led the Pledge.
INVOCATION: Mayor Oden requested a moment of silent reflection.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember
Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch and Mayor Oden.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, Assistant City Manager Butzlaff, Assistant
City Manager Wilson, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson,
and City Treasurer Graves.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Oden and the City Council presented a Certification of Appreciation to Palm
Springs Police Officer Thomas Beckert for his service to the Nation while serving a tour
of duty in Iraq.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Staff requested the City Council remove Consent Calendar Item 21. for separate
discussion.
Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch noted his business related abstention on Warrant No.
1008684, Consent Calendar Item 2.C.
Councilmember Mills noted his abstention business related abstention on Consent
Calendar Item 2.E.
Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch requested Item 2.D. be removed from the Consent Calendar
for separate vote.
Councilmember Pougnet requested Items 21., and 2.G. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Foat requested Items 2.F., 2.H. and 2.K. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded
by Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried.
Item No. 2 . B .
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REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland reported that at 5:00 P.M.
Mayor Oden called the meeting to order. The City Council added one Item to the
Closed Session Agenda by unanimous vote, under Existing Litigation Desert Water
Agency v. City of Palm Springs Case No. INC 017529 after making the finding that the
Item came to the attention of the City after the posting of the Agenda and there is an
immediate need to hear the Item. The City Council then recessed into Closed Session
and no reportable actions were taken.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE MODIFYING REGULATIONS FOR THE USE
OF ALARMS AND ALARM SYSTEMS:
Police Chief Jeandron and Fire Chief Goetz provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated November 2, 2005.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
RONALD IAMELE, Palm Springs, Premier Security, stated alarm
businesses in the City were not notified of the Public Hearing, and
requested the City Council table this item and requested a subcommittee
meet with business owners.
No further speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with
regard to the alarm systems and false alarms: City program with Alarm
Companies to inform them of permit requirements, false alarm
requirements, types of false alarms and verification of notification,
distribute the Ordinance with Business License, number of false alarms for
businesses and residential.
ACTION: Waive the reading of the Ordinance text in its entirety and
introduce by title only Ordinance No. 1678, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
5.02.005, SUBSECTIONS (3), (5), (6), AND (7) OF SECTION 5.02.010,
SECTION 5.02.020, SECTION 5.02.045, SUBSECTIONS (a) and (b) OF
SECTION 5.02.075, AND SUBSECTION (a)(2) OF SECTION 5.02.080
OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FALSE
ALARM RESPONSE CIVIL PENALTIES." Motion Mayor Pro Tern
McCulloch, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote.
1.6. CASE 5.1071 PD 318, TTM33989, AN APPLICATION BY SEVAK
KACHADURIAN, FOR A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP AND PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST
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CORNER OF SEPULVEDA AND LOS FELICES, ZONE RGA-6,
SECTION 3, APN 504-092-001 AND 504-092-002:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated November 2, 2005.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
SAVAK KACHADURIAN, commented the area has many multi-family
homes and stated he would work with the City Council to meet the needs
of the Community.
CHRIS SAHLIN, Architect, thanked staff and outlined the components of
the project; requested approval of the project.
No further speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with
regard to the project: substandard lots, covenant of underground utilities,
modifying the design so the property looks like a project, height of interior
wall.
Councilmember Mills requested, in the future, that staff not allow AMM's at
a future date, as the AMM is a part of the approval process.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21445, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CASE 5.1071 PD 318, TTM33989, AN APPLICATION BY
SEVAK KACHADURIAN, FOR A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP AND
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP IS
TO SUBDIVIDE APPROXIMATELY 22,777, .52 ACRES INTO 3 LOTS,
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IS TO CONSTRUCT 3 NEW
DETACHED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES, LOCATED ON THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF SEPULVEDA AND LOS FELICES, ZONE
RGA-6, SECTION 3, APN 504-092-001 AND 504-092-002;" 2) Order filing
of the Notice of Exemption, pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of
Small Structures, regarding the Class 3 Categorical Exemption for this
project and 3) Direct staff to extend the front wall along Sepulveda during
the final PD approval process. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded
by Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
The City Council convened at 7:01 P.M. as a Joint Meeting of the City Council and the
City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency.
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CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
RA1. APPROVAL OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
GEIGER, LLC, FOR THE DISPOSITION OF 14 ACRES OF AGENCY-OWNED
LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A 393,000 SQUARE FOOT
RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER ON 38 ACRES OF LAND AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF RAMON ROAD AND GENE AUTRY TRAIL (HIGHWAY 111) IN
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AREA NO. 1:
ACTION: 1) Continue the Joint Public Hearing to November 16, 2005, without
public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk/Assistant Secretary to post a Notice
of Continued Public Hearing. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by
Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried.
The Joint Meeting of the City Council and the City of Palm Springs Community
Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:02 P.M. and the City Council reconvened.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
TOM TUCKER, Palm Springs, commented on the November 8tb Election and conflicts
of interest.
BOB DANITZ, commented on the closing of the mental health facilities at Desert
Regional Medical Center.
ROXANN FLOSS, Palm Springs, commented on the sale of the Wastewater Treatment
Plant and the sale of the public golf courses in Palm Springs.
RICHARD KAY, Palm Springs, commented on problems he is having with a developer
on the lot line behind his property.
JUDY SHEA, Desert Hot Springs, commented on Item 21. regarding the closing of the
mental health facilities at Desert Regional Medical Center.
AUDREY COFFIN, Cathedral City, requested the City Council support Item 21.
regarding the closing of the mental health facilities at Desert Regional Medical Center.
DANA STEWART, Palm Springs, requested support for Veolia to continue to operate
the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
WESLEY ROSS, Palm Springs, commented on the closing of the mental health facilities
at Desert Regional Medical Center and requested City Council support the proposed
Resolution.
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JULIE RUPP, Palm Springs, commented on Item 5.A., spoke in support of the
acceptance of the Gift of the Suzanne D. Parrish Real Estate Trust and requested the
Canyon be named Happy Canyon.
KEN REINER, commented on Item 2.F. and stated he was available to answer any
questions; requested City Council support.
JOY MEREDITH, provided an update to the City Council regarding the activities of
MainStreet.
VIC GAINER, Palm Springs, commented on the sale of the Wastewater Treatment
Plant.
ROBERT PHILIPPSEN, Palm Springs, commented on the sale of the Wastewater
Treatment Plant and Item 2.E., Chiller Replacement at the Convention Center.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.E., 2.1., 2.J., and 2.M. Motion
Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCulloch and
unanimously carried.
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Receive and File Report on the Posting of the November 2,
2005, City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of October 19, 2005, and
October 26, 2005. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21446, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1008629 THROUGH 1008935 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $1,473,694.76 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 21447, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 10/8/05 BY
WARRANTS NUMBERED 409382 THROUGH 409449 TOTALING
$83,477.72, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1008598 THROUGH
1008628 TOTALING $132,748.33, THREE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR
$90,518.48, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $881,006.09
IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,187,750.62 DRAWN ON BANK
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OF AMERICA." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting the
business related abstention of Mayor Pro Tom McCulloch on Warrant
No. 1008684.
2.D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1677, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1
(PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES):
Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
2.E. CONVENTION CENTER— CHILLER REPLACEMENT:
ACTION: Adopt Minute Order No. 7764, Approving the purchase and
installation of a replacement 250 ton absorption chiller for the Convention
Center from York International Corporation in the amount of $288,671.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting the business
related abstention of Councilmember Mills.
2.F. PALM SPRINGS SENIOR CITIZEN COMPLEX - LEASE AMENDMENT
NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A1529 WITH THE PALM SPRINGS
SENIOR AFFORDABLE, L.P.:
Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
2.G. PALM SPRINGS SENIOR FORUM PROCEEDINGS:
Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
2.1-1. SHORT-TERM EXTENSION OF WASTEWATER SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH VEOLIA:
Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
2.1. COST OF LIVING INCREASE FOR UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES,
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2005-06:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21448, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING
A COST OF LIVING INCREASE FOR UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES,
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2005-06." Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.J. AGREEMENT WITH P & D CONSULTANTS FOR FIELD REVIEW AND
INSPECTION SERVICES:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7767, Approving an agreement with
P & D Consultants, for field review and inspection services for the Desert
Water Agency's new maintenance facility and operations center
renovation project, in an amount not to exceed $29,750.00; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5184.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.K. CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4989 WITH
INTERNATIONAL PAVEMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. (IPS) FOR 2004
CITYWIDE ARHM OVERLAY, CITY PROJECT NO. 04-01:
Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
2.1-. PROPOSED RESOLUTION URGING TENET HEALTHCARE
CORPORATION TO REOPEN THE PSYCHIATRIC UNIT AT DESERT
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER:
Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
2.M. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2005:
ACTION: Receive and File Treasurer's investment Report as of
September 30, 2005. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1677,
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICES):
ACTION: 1) Waive further reading; and 2) Adopt Ordinance No. 1677, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC
SAFETY SERVICES)." Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by
Councilmember Pougnet and carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember
Pougnet and Mayor Oden,
NOES: Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
2.F. PALM SPRINGS SENIOR CITIZEN COMPLEX - LEASE AMENDMENT NO. 3
TO AGREEMENT NO. A1529 WITH THE PALM SPRINGS SENIOR
AFFORDABLE, L.P.:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report.
The City Council discussed the preservation of senior units, the roll of the Airport
as the project is on land owned by the Airport, the lease calculation formula on
the previous amendment, lease payment escalator,
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7765, Approving Amendment No. 3 to
Agreement No. A1529 with the Palm Springs Senior Affordable, L.P.; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents in a form
acceptable to the City Attorney. A1529. Motion Councilmember Pougnet,
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seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call
vote.
2.G. PALM SPRINGS SENIOR FORUM PROCEEDINGS:
Councilmember Pougnet provided background information as outlined in the
August 2005 Report Problems and Challenges Impacting Quality of Life for
Senior Residents,
ACTION: Receive and File. Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by
Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2.H. SHORT-TERM EXTENSION OF WASTEWATER SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH VEOLIA:
Troy Butzlaff, Assistant City Manager Administration, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated November 6, 2005.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7766, Approving Amendment No. 6 to
Agreement No. A4123 with Veolia Water North America-West, LLC (formerly US
Filter Operating Services Incorporated) extending the term through June 30,
2006, and making modifications to the original agreement; 2) Authorizing the City
Manager to execute all documents to effectuate the agreement; 3) Expand the
role of the Wastewater Treatment Plan Subcommittee (Mayor Oden and
Councilmember Pougnet) to work with staff to negotiate a longer extension with
Veolia. A4123. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember
Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2.K. CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4989 WITH
INTERNATIONAL PAVEMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. (IPS) FOR 2004 CITYWIDE
ARHM OVERLAY,CITY PROJECT NO. 04-01:
The City Council discussed the cause of the delay and the possibility of
requesting funds from Desert Water Agency.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7768, Approving Change Order No. 2 to
Agreement No. A4989 with IPS for 2004 Citywide ARHM overlay, City Project
No. 04-01, in the amount of $24,685.96 for a total revised contract amount of
$358,425.96; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A4989. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tern McCulloch and carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern
McCulloch, Mayor Oden.
NOES: Councilmember Foat and stated she supported the Minute Order
but the City should try and obtain funds from Desert Water Agency
for the delay.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
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Councilmember Mills stated he has a business related conflict of interest, would not
participate in the discussion or the vote and left Council Chamber at 8:06 P.M.
2.L. PROPOSED RESOLUTION URGING TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
TO REOPEN THE PSYCHIATRIC UNIT AT DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL
CENTER:
City Manager Ready provided background information and stated that Tenet
Healthcare requested the City Council create a City Council Subcommittee to
meet with Tenet before taking action on the proposed Resolution.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following: notification to
the City from Tenet, taking action on the Resolution and forming a subcommittee,
operational modifications with the Police Department in terms of transportation.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING SERIOUS CONCERN OVER THE
LACK OF PROPER FACILITIES TO TREAT THE MENTALLY ILL IN THE
COACHELLA VALLEY AND STRONGLY URGE TENET HEALTHCARE
CORPORATION TO REOPEN THE PSYCHIATRIC UNIT AT DESERT
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER UNTIL ADDITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH
FACILITIES CAN BE DEVELOPED." Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded
by Councilmember Pougnet failed on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Pougnet.
NOES: Mayor Pro Tom McCulloch and Mayor Oden,
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
ABSTIAN: None.
ACTION: Appoint Councilmember Foat and Mayor Oden to a City Council
Subcommittee to meet with Tenet Healthcare Corporation and return to the City
Council with recommendations. Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded
by Mayor Pro Tom McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll call vote,
noting the absence of Councilmember Mills.
Councilmember Mills returned to the dais at 8:19 P.M.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. PROPOSED CHANGE ORDERS FOR EXPANDSION/HOLDROOM —
SECURITY CHECKPOINT PHASE III (PART 2) AIP 3-06-0181-37,
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT A4925 WITH ANTAR-
COM/SYSTEMS INTEGRATION, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL
CONSTRUCTION WORK; AMENDMENT NO. 12 TO AGREEMENT NO.
A4382, WITH GENSLER ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR
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ADDITIONAL DESIGN WORK; AND CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO
AGREEMENT NO. A5167 WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SOILS &
TESTING, INC., FOR ADDITIONAL MATERIAL AND TESTING:
Richard Walsh, Director of Aviation, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated November 2, 2005.
ACTION:
1. Adopt Minute Order No. 7769 Authorizing Change Order No. 2 to
Agreement No. A4925 with Antar-Com/Systems Integration, Inc. to
provide additional upgrades and enhancements to the Airport's
Security and Access and Public Information Display Systems in the
amount of$285,168.47, City Project No. 2003-17.
2. Adopt Minute Order No. 7770 Authorizing Change Order No. 1 to
Amendment 11 of Agreement No. A4382, with Gensler Architectural
Services for additional design work for the Expansion/Hold room-
Security Checkpoint Phase III (Part 2) in the amount of $150,000, City
Project No. 2005-10.
3. Adopt Minute Order No. 7771 Authorizing Change Order No. 1 to
Agreement No. A5167, with Southern California Soils & Testing, Inc.,
to provide additional construction material testing for the
Expansion/Holdroom-Security Checkpoint Phase III (Part 2) project in
the amount of$11,540; City Project No. 2005-01.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 21449, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06."
Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
The City Council recessed at 8:23 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 8:27 P.M.
4.13. REVIEW OF THE MODIFIED CITY COUNCIL RULES OF
PROCEDURES AND THE CONDUCT OF MEETINGS ADOPTED BY
RESOLUTION NO. 21201:
City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated November 2, 2005.
ACTION: Direct the City Manager and City Clerk to meet with Mayor
Oden and develop some samples on public involvement at Study
Sessions. By consensus of the City Council.
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5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. ACCEPTANCE OF A GIFT OF 16.98± ACRES OF LAND FROM THE
SUZANNE D. PARRISH REAL ESTATE TRUST FOR THE PURPOSE
OF PRESERVING THE LAND AS NATURAL OPEN SPACE, APN 510-
270-003:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development,
provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated
November 2, 2005.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7772, Authorizing the City Clerk to
accept a Grant Deed from Suzanne D. Parish Real Estate Trust for 16.98±
acres in the Araby Cove for the purpose of preserving the land as natural
open space. Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by
Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
S.B. AGREEMENT FOR PLACEMENT AND LOAN OF ARTWORK
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND THE PALM SPRINGS
ART MUSEUM:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development,
provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated
November 2, 2005.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7773, Approving an agreement with
the Palm Springs Art Museum for placement and Loan of Artwork; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents in a form
acceptable to the City Attorney. A5185. Motion Councilmember
Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch commented on the water supply for the Coachella Valley.
Councilmember Mills requested the City Manager review the possible re-formation of a
City of Palm Springs Energy Commission and schedule the topic for a future Study
Session.
Councilmember Foat requested the City Manager report on the removal of the
basketball hoops at Baristo Park.
Mayor Oden outlined the activities and events attended by the Mayor's Office.
Mayor Oden requested the City Manager report on the future plans with the County
Buildings across from City Hall, what types of upgrades will be needed and plans to
attract businesses; and the future plans for the Palm Springs Mall and the central Mall
area if the tenant store relocates.
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Mayor Oden requested Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, report on the City
involvement and regulation of the Mesquite Golf Course.
Mayor Oden announced new privately funded programs for affordable housing and
related educational programs.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 9:05 P.M. to the City Council Regular
Meeting at 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 16, 2005, Council Chamber, preceded by
a Closed Session at 5:00 P.M., City Hall Small Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz
Canyon Way.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
16T" DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2005.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk