HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/6/2011 - STAFF REPORTS - 2B CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
A fvnga r
'141p0.MP•
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011
Council Chamber
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Palm Springs Air Force ROTC Junior Color Guard, led the
Pledge.
INVOCATION: Rev. Dr. Amanda Burr, United Methodist Church of Palm Springs, led
the Invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor Pro Tern
Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
PRESENTATIONS:
Fire Chief Ventura announced the recent promotions in the Palm Springs Fire
Department.
Michele Mician, Sustainability Manager, announced the Green Citizen Awards.
Barbara Roberts, Director of Library Services, announced the Library Board of Trustees
Resolution on the Palm Springs Library roof repairs.
Mayor Pougnet provided updates on the recent Black History Month Parade, the status
of the new cupcake store, and the Mayor reads Dr. Seuss event.
Councilmember Hutcheson announced the recent Tutti Frutti Grand Opening.
Mayor Pro Tern Weigel provided an update on the recent Principal for a Day Program,
and the Arbor Day Celebration.
Councilmember Foat provided an update on the Roy's Desert Resource Center.
ITEM NO.
City Council Minutes
March 16, 2011
Page 2
Mayor Pougnet announced the upcoming PSNIC Town Hall Meeting regarding the
proposed Riverside County Whitewater Detention Facility.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland stated the meeting was called
to order at 4:30 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:
Mayor Pougnet requested Items 5.E. and 55. be heard out of order as the first new
business items.
Councilmember Foat noted her abstention on Item 2.C. Warrant No. 1047513, and
requested Items 2.F. and 2.M. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
discussion.
Mayor Pro Tern Weigel requested items 2.J. and 21. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded
by Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor Pro Tem Weigel,
and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. 37TH PROGRAM YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT 2011-12 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND CDBG BUDGET
APPROVAL, AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT TO THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT GRANT
NO. B-05-MC-11-0561 IN THE AMOUNT OF $545,809 AND
APPROVING SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS:
Dale Cook, Community Development Administrator, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated March 16, 2011.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
MARK ANTON, AIDS Assistance Program, noted the components of the
AIDS Assistance Program, and requested the City Council fund the
programs with the CDBG Funding.
City Council Minutes
March 16, 2011
Page 3
LISA HOUSTON, Find Food Bank, noted the programs of Find Food
Bank, and requested the City Council fund the programs with the CDBG
Funding.
JACK NEWBY, Mizell Senior Center, noted the programs of Mizell Senior
Center, and requested the City Council fund the programs with the CDBG
Funding.
ALANNA REICHLE, Western Coachella Valley Police Activities League,
noted the programs of Police Activities League, and requested the City
Council fund the programs with the CDBG Funding.
BRANDE ORR, Desert AIDS Project, noted the programs of Desert AIDS
Project, and requested the City Council fund the programs with the CDBG
Funding.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Hutcheson thanked the Committee for their volunteer
efforts and time spent.
Councilmember Foat requested the request list provided to the City
Council be more comprehensive with respect to the programs, and include
a report of the uses and accomplishments of previous funding.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22881, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE 2011-12 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, APPROVING THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-12,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PLAN AND BUDGET TO THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN
DEVELOPMENT (HUD), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE APPROVAL/AGREEMENT WITH HUD - GRANT NO. B-
05-MC-11-0561 IN THE AMOUNT OF $545,809 AND THE
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS;" and 2) Approve the following
Subrecipient Agreements and City Departments' Memoranda of
Understanding in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. A5814.
Mizell Senior Center
Energy Conservation Improvements $110,000 A6071
City of Palm Springs
Department of Public Works & Engineering
Arnico Tract Sewer Improvements $180,951 A6072
City Council Minutes
March 16, 2011
Page 4
Desert AIDS Project
Energy-Efficiency Retrofitting $ 78,825 A6073
Food In Need of Distribution, Inc.
Energy-Efficiency Facility Improvement $ 35,000 A6074
Desert Samaritans for the Elderly
Targeted Low Income Senior Services $ 17,000 A6075
AIDS Assistance Program
Home Bound Grocery Delivery Program $ 21,368 A6076
Shelter From The Storm
Domestic Violence Outreach & Advocacy $ 15,000 A6077
Western Coachella Valley Police Activities League
Partial Summer Scholarship Program $ 28,503 A6078
City of Palm Springs
Department of Community & Economic Development
Home Repair Program $ 35,000 A6079
Fair Housing Council of Riverside
Fair Housing Services $ 15,000 A6080
Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Weigel
and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor
Pro Tern Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
1.13. DESIGNATE THE "FRANK SINATRA RESIDENCE" LOCATED AT 1145
EAST VIA COLUSA AS A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE APPLICATION BY
TOM AND MARIANNE O'CONNELL (HSPB 77):
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated March 16, 2011.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speaker
addressed the City Council.
ERIK ROSENOW, Palm Springs Preservation Foundation, requested the
City Council support the nomination of the site as a Class 1 Historic Site,
and noted the features that qualify the site for a Class 1 designation.
City Council Minutes
March 16, 2011
Page 5
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Hutcheson stated he applauds the action and noted his
appreciation to the owners for their support and application.
Mayor Pro Tern Weigel stated his support for the designation, and
expressed thanks for the owners coming forward and supporting the
historic property designation.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22882, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DESIGNATING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1145 VIA COLUSA
("FRANK SINATRA RESIDENCE") AS A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE
(HSPB 77)." Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tom Weigel and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor
Pro Tern Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
DONNA CHABAN, commented on programs to recycle building materials.
VIC GAINER, commented on Item 5.D., Lawn Buyback Program, and requested the
City Council implement and approve a turf buyback program.
DAVID CARDEN, presented a check to the City in the amount of $2,000 on behalf on
the Baristo Neighborhood Organization for traffic calming measures within the Baristo
Neighborhood Organization.
JIM STUART, commented on the positive impact of Redevelopment and RDA Funds in
the City of Palm Springs.
RON MARSHALL, Palm Springs Preservation Foundation, commented on the plans for
the Desert Fashion Plaza, commented on the destruction of the Town and Country
Center, and requested the City Council reassess the current Wessman Development
plan.
RICK PANTELE, requested the City Council provide a medical cannabis license to
CAPS.
STEVE MITCHELL, requested the City Council provide a medical cannabis license to
CAPS.
City Council Minutes
March 16, 2011
Page 6
SHARA LERMAN, explained the legal requirements to provide a medical cannabis
license to CAPS.
NICKIE MCLAUGHLIN, Palm Springs Modern Committee, commented on the
destruction of the Town and Country Center, and requested the City Council reassess
the current Wessman Development plan.
JIM CAMPER, Desert Organic Solutions, commented on the process to open a medical
cannabis collective.
STEVE ROSENBERG, commented on the proposed redevelopment of the Downtown
area, and the successful visioning process.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: None,
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.G., 2.H., 2.1., 2.K., 2.N.,
2.0., 2.P., and 2.Q. Motion Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tern Weigel and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor Pro Tern
Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Receive and file Report on the Posting of the March 16, 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 March 2, 2011. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22883, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED 02-19-11 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 416493 THROUGH
416516 TOTALING $36,304.34, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED
1047310 THROUGH 1047331 TOTALING $123,144.03, FIVE WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR $45,837.17, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH
DEBITS OF $981,524.81, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$1,186,810.35, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 2) Adopt Resolution
No. 22884, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
6
City Council Minutes
March 16, 2011
Page 7
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1047332 THROUGH
1047417 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $611,837.95, DRAWN ON
BANK OF AMERICA;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22885, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1047418 THROUGH 1047553
IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,414,645.80, DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting the
abstention of Councilmember Foat on Warrant No. 1047513.
2.D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR
FEBRUARY 2011:
ACTION: Receive and file Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase
Orders covering the period February 1 through February 28, 2011.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.E. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF JANUARY 31, 2011:
ACTION: Receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report as of
January 31, 2011. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.G. APPROVAL OF AN ENCROACHMENT LICENSE TO WINDPOWER
PARTNERS 1993, LP, FOR PRIVATE HIGH VOLTAGE
UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC LINES AND FIBER OPTIC
COMMUNICATION LINES IN DIABLO ROAD, DILLON ROAD, 20TH
AVENUE, AND GARNET AVENUE:
ACTION: 1) Approve an Encroachment License with Windpower Partners
1993, LP, for operation and maintenance of private high voltage
underground electric lines and fiber optic communication lines located in
Diablo Road, Dillon Road, 20th Avenue, and Garnet Avenue; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6081.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.H. ACQUISITION OF MOBILE RESTROOM TRAILER FOR EARTHQUAKE
PREPAREDNESS:
ACTION: 1) Approve the purchase of a Mobile Restroom Trailer as
specified in Invitation for Bid No. 11-02, from Comforts of Home Services
Inc., in the amount of $65,416.38, including CA sales tax, tire fees, and
delivery; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute
all necessary documents. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1. OPPOSITION TO THE GOVERNOR'S FISCAL YEAR 2011-12
PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE ENTERPRISE ZONES IN CALIFORNIA:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22887, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING
THE GOVERNOR'S FISCAL YEAR 2011-12 PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE
City Council Minutes
March 16, 2011
Page 8
ENTERPRISE ZONES IN CALIFORNIA." Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.K. HERMOSA DRIVE AND ARABY DRIVE FUNCTIONAL
CLASSIFICATION CHANGE:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22888, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION
CHANGE FOR LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (HERMOSA
DRIVE AND ARABY DRIVE)." Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.N. SUPPORT THE MAYORS AGAINST ILLEGAL GUNS COALITION'S
STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22890, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, IN
SUPPORT OF THE MAYORS AGAINST ILLEGAL GUNS' STATEMENT
OF PRINCIPLES." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.0. AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5859 WITH MSW
CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SOLID WASTE
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,950:
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. A5859 with
MSW Consultants for additional solid waste contract management
services, in the amount of $13,950 through December 31, 2011, for a total
agreement amount not to exceed $66,270; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5859. Approved as part
of the Consent Calendar.
2.P. AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 BUDGET FOR FUTURE LIBRARY
PROJECTS:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22891, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11." Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.Q. AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 BUDGET FOR DESIGN AND
DEVELOPMENT OF MUSEUM MARKET PLAZA:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22892, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11." Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
City Council Minutes
March 16, 2011
Page 9
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.F. SUMMARY VACATION OF AN OFFER OF DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY
FOR PALM HILLS DRIVE (FILE R 04-15):
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22886, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY
VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN
AN OFFER OF DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PALM HILLS DRIVE, IN
SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST (FILE R 04-15)." Motion
Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Weigel and
unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor Pro Tern
Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
2.J. NOTICE TO PROCEED FOR VEOLIA WEST OPERATING SERVICES, INC.,
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UPGRADE (CP 09-03):
Mayor Pro Tern Weigel requested the construction have available conduit for
solar energy should solar energy become available in the future.
ACTION: Authorize the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to issue a Notice
to Proceed for Veolia West Operating Services, Inc., in the amount of
$4,365,513, for the construction phase of the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Electrical System Upgrade inclusive of a pre-approved 10% construction
contingency (CP 09-03). Motion Mayor Pro Tern Weigel, seconded by
Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor Pro Tern
Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
2.L. PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SB 138 THE CALIFORNIA
DESERT PROTECTION ACT OF 2011:
Mayor Pro Tern Weigel requested staff address the text and context of SB 138.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22889, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING SB
138 THE CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT OF 2011, CALLING FOR
THE PROTECTION OF WILDERNESS, WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS,
City Council Minutes
March 16, 2011
Page 10
NATIONAL MONUMENTS, AND NATIONAL PARKS AND PRESERVE
ADDITIONS IN THE CALIFORNIA DESERT,"amending the resolution to include
support of SB 138. Motion Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by
Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor Pro Tern
Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
2.M. ASSIGN SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT NO. A4743 TO LAS
PALMAS HEIGHTS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (TRACT 27680):
Councilmember Foat requested staff clarify any relationship of this Item to the
previously proposed development.
ACTION: 1) Approve the assignment agreement to Subdivision Improvement
Agreement No. A4743 to Las Palmas Heights Homeowners Association (Tract
27680); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
A4743. Motion Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pougnet
and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor Pro Tern
Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROHIBITING MOBILE VENDING WITHIN
500 FEET OF SCHOOLS:
City Attorney Holland provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated March 16, 2011.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the various input
received by school officials, and the exemption for non-profit vending.
ACTION: 1) Waive reading of the full text of the Ordinance, and introduce
by title only; and 2) Introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1785, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
SECTION 6.08.140 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, TO
PROHIBIT MOBILE VENDING NEAR SCHOOLS;" amending the
Ordinance by deleting Subsection 4 of Section 6.08.140(c). Motion
Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tom Weigel and
unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
10
City Council Minutes
March 16, 2011
Page 11
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor
Pro Tern Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
3.13. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EXISTING HOTEL
INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR A FIRST CLASS NEW HOTEL TO
RECEIVE SEVENTY FIVE PERCENT OF THE ADJUSTED TAX RATE:
Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated March 16, 2011.
ACTION: 1) Waive reading of the full text of the Ordinance, and introduce
by title only; and 2) Introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1786, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SUBSECTION (a) OF SECTION 5.26.040 OF THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, WITH RESPECT TO FIRST CLASS NEW
HOTELS PARTICIPATING IN THE CITY'S HOTEL OPERATIONS
INCENTIVE PROGRAM;" amending Section 2 of the Ordinance to provide
the Ordinance takes effect 30 days after adoption. Motion
Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pougnet and unanimously
carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor
Pro Tern Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY (PCN)
FOR FRESH AND EASY NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET, INC., TO SELL
BEER, WINE AND DISTILLED SPIRITS FOR CONSUMPTION OFF
PREMISES (TYPE 21 ALCOHOL LICENSE) AT THE EXISTING
NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET LOCATED AT 102 SOUTH SUNRISE
WAY:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated March 16, 2011,
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22893, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE IN ORDER TO SELL BEER, WINE AND DISTILLED
SPIRITS FOR OFF SITE CONSUMPTION (TYPE 21 ALCOHOL
LICENSE) AT A NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET STORE LOCATED AT 102
SOUTH SUNRISE WAY." Motion Mayor Pro Tern Weigel, seconded by
City Council Minutes
March 16, 2011
Page 12
Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor
Pro Tern Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
5.13. REMODEL INCENTIVE AGREEMENT WITH VENCE VENTURES, LLC
FOR LULU CALIFORNIA BISTRO LOCATED AT 200 SOUTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development,
provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated
March 16, 2011.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22894, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A REMODEL INCENTIVE
AGREEMENT WITH VENCE VENTURES, LLC , IN THE AMOUNT OF
$100,000 FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF A PROPERTY AT 200
SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, KNOWN AS THE LULU CALIFORNIA
BISTRO." A6082. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Weigel, seconded by Mayor
Pougnet and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor
Pro Tern Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet,
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
5.C. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUPPORT AND
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT FOR LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX
CREDIT APPLICATION FOR ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF
A 23-UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT AT 1433 AND 1455 NORTH INDIAN
CANYON DRIVE, MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development,
provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated
March 16, 2011.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1415, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY GLOBAL
PREMIER DEVELOPMENT, INC. TO THE CALIFORNIA TAX CREDIT
ALLOCATION COMMITTEE FOR 9% LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX
CREDIT PROJECT FINANCING FOR THE ACQUISITION AND
REHABILITATION OF A 23-UNIT LOW-INCOME SENIOR APARTMENT
PROJECT LOCATED AT 1433 & 1455 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE
1
City Council Minutes
March 16, 2011
Page 13
IN MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1, INCLUDING AGENCY FINANCIAL
PARTICIPATION NOT TO EXCEED $1,500,000 IN GAP FINANCING,
AND TO DIRECT STAFF TO DRAFT AN OWNER PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT ("OPA");" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to
execute all necessary documents. Motion Councilmember Hutcheson,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Weigel and unanimously carried 4-0 on
a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor
Pro Tern Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
5.D. LAWN BUYBACK PROGRAM DISCUSSION:
Mayor Pougnet led the discussion and provided information on the
proposed Lawn Buyback Program.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested further information on the
Sustainability Fund, and noted the program would not be funded by the
City's General Fund.
Mayor Pro Tern Weigel stated he liked the concepts of the program, but
would request additional information on the benefits and the amount of
potential savings.
Councilmember Foat stated her support for these types of programs and
would like the City to move quickly to include individual homes, and
requested the City Council Subcommittee meet with the Desert Water
Agency to participate in the program.
Councilmember Hutcheson stated he is very positive about this program,
and thanked the Commission for bringing such proposals to the City
Council.
ACTION: Direct staff to bring forth a lawn buyback program, including
HOA and individual homeowner components. By consensus of the City
Council.
S.E. JOINT ITEM OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF
CONSOLIDATED AMENDED AND RESTATED PROMISSORY NOTE:
Suzanne Harrell, Financial and Redevelopment Consultant, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 16,
2011.
13
City Council Minutes
March 16, 2011
Page 14
ACTION: [City] 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22895, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONSOLIDATED AMENDED AND
RESTATED PROMISSORY NOTE WITH THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS;" and
[Agency] 2) Adopt Resolution No. 1416, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
CONSOLIDATED AMENDED AND RESTATED PROMISSORY NOTE
WITH THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS." Motion Councilmember Foat,
seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor
Pro Tern Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
5.F. JOINT ITEM OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TRANSFERRING CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 33430 AND
SECTION 33432 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE:
Suzanne Harrell, Financial and Redevelopment Consultant, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 16,
2011.
ACTION: [Agency] 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1417, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER CERTAIN PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 33430 AND SECTION 33432 OF
THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE;" and [City Council] 2)
Adopt Resolution No. 22896, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE TRANSFER OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROPERTY TO THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 33430 AND SECTION
33432 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE." Motion
Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and
unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor
Pro Tern Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
14
City Council Minutes
March 16, 2011
Page 15
5.G. APPOINTMENT TO THE VILLAGEFEST BOARD:
ACTION: Appoint John Fleming to the VillageFest Board to fill a vacancy
for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2013. Motion Mayor Pro Tern
Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried
4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor
Pro Tern Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Foat requested an Item be placed on the next agenda regarding a
request received by the American Red Cross and other groups.
Mayor Pro Tern Weigel commented on upcoming ramp closures on Interstate 10 for the
Interchange Construction Project, requested staff issue a press release, place the
information on PSCTV, and the City's website.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested the City Manager review the suggestions during
public comment of Donna Chaban to create a facility for disposal and recycling of
building materials.
Mayor Pougnet requested the City send out an arborist to address the dying trees in
Sunrise Park, and address the issues at the skate park.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned in memory of the Japan earthquake
victims, at 8:45 p.m. to the next regular meeting, Wednesday, April 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.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
6TH DAY OF APRIL, 2011.
STEPHEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK