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DATE: February 2, 2011 NEW BUSINESS
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF GREEN FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (GFIP)
GUIDELINES INCLUDING ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO WAIVE
FEES ASSOCIATED WITH MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION,
SIGN PERMITS AND HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD
(RSPB) REVIEW FOR GREEN FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PARTICIPANTS
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Michele Mician, Manager, Office of Sustainability
SUMMARY
Staff recommends the City Council approve the guidelines for the Green Facade
Improvement Program including adoption of a resolution to waive any associated
permitting, planning and building application fees.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the City Green Facade Improvement Guidelines.
2. Adopt the Resolution to waive fees associated with minor architectural
application, sign permits, and if applicable Historic Site Preservation Board
(RSPB) review as further incentive for businesses or property owners
participating in the Green Facade Improvement Program (GFIP).
Approve Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, WAIVING FEES ASSOCIATED WITH
MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION, SIGN PERMITS AND HISTORIC SITE
PRESERVATION BOARD (HSPB) REVIEW FOR BUSINESSES OR PROPERTY
OWNERS PARTICIPATING IN THE GREEN FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM."
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The City Council has deemed sustainability a top priority for the City of Palm Springs.
This includes creating a green economy, encouraging green business practices, and
creating opportunities for green business. The Green Facade Improvement Program is
designed to encourage businesses to improve and invest in the exterior portion of their
property while utilizing sustainable resources and practices. The program aims to
contribute to businesses by assisting them in saving energy, water and resources while
creating a more aesthetically pleasing exterior appearance. The program features a
$2,000.00 grant to finance all or a portion of a property owner or tenant's exterior
improvements, and may offer expedited design approval process. The maximum grant
shall be $2,000.00. A 50% cash match is required of all grant applicants regardless of
the requested grant amount. For example, a $1,000.00 grant request would require the
applicant to provide a $500.00 cash match.
Some of the eligible uses of funds include; Green Exterior Signs (ex. made of recycled
material or energy efficient lighting); painting or exterior surface treatment using low
VOC materials; Pervious paving; Fixed bicycle racks; Solar powered exterior lighting;
and Landscaping with native plants. Funds may not be used for improvements that are
not permanent or mounted or affixed to the building or the sidewalk.
The City-funded program would be offered to property owners or business tenants who
are located in the M-1 Zoning District. These businesses are outside of the Business
Improvement District area and are not eligible for the existing fagade improvement
program developed by the Department of Community & Economic Development.
Applications will be available at the Department of Community & Economic
Development and on the www.yoursustainablecity.com website. The applicant will hire
the contractor and is responsible for obtaining design approvals.
This action also recommends that City Council adopt a resolution waiving fees
associated with permits or reviews as further incentive and assistance for businesses
or property owners to participate in the Green Facade Improvement Program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of the program to the City is $20,000.00, which was included in the 2010-11
Sustainability Fund (138-1270) under account # 50000 allocated for capital
improvements. There would be loss of permit fees that would otherwise be collected if
the improvements were undertaken outside of the Green Facade Improvement
Program. Based on the current funds available for the program, if ten businesses
participated and each had to pay the maximum fee charged for the work, including
HSPB review, the lost revenue would be approximately $7,000.00 (10 x $700).
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Michele Mician Dia ay
Sustainability Manage Redevelopment Coordinator
DAVID H. READY Tom Wilson
City Manager Assistant City Ma ger
Attachments:
1. Resolution(s)
2. GFIP Application Package
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE GREEN
FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY FIND
AS FOLLOWS:
A. The City Council has deemed sustainability a priority in the City of Palm
Springs.
B. The Green Facade Improvement Program is designed to encourage
businesses to improve and invest in the building exterior while utilizing sustainable
resources and practices.
C. The Green Facade Improvement Program participants will be saving
energy, water, and other resources while creating a more aesthetically pleasing exterior
appearance.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Green Facade Improvement Program, attached as Exhibit A
and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2. The City Manager is authorized to award Green Facade
Improvement Program Grants up to the aggregate amount of$20,000.
SECTION 3. The Green Facade Improvement Program standard agreement,
attached as Exhibit B and incorporated herein, in hereby approved, subject to final
review and approval of the City Attorney.
SECTION 4. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute all individual
Green Facade Improvement Program Agreements in an amount not to exceed $2,000
each.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE PALM SPRINGS CITY
COUNCIL THIS 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2011.
DAVID H. READY, CITY MANAGER
Resolution No.
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ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on the 2nd day of February,
2011, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
City of Palm Springs, California
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THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY AND COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
GREEN FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (GFIP) GRANTS
FOR PROPERTY OWNER/TENANT
The City of Palm Springs Offices of Sustainability and Community and Economic Development
have developed a Green Facade Improvement Program (GFIP) designed to encourage
improvements and investments of tenant and property owner exteriors. The exterior
improvements will contribute to overall revitalization using sustainable materials/practices. The
GFIP features grants of up to $2,000 to finance all or a portion of a property owner or tenant's
green and sustainable exterior improvements, and could feature complimentary design
guidance for program participants, as well as an expedited design approval process. A 50%
cash match is required of all applicants regardless of the requested grant amount. Only
properties located within the M-1 and M-1 P Zoning districts are eligible for the GFIP program
at this time.
Eligible uses of funds are for:
• Green Exterior Signs (installation of new or repair or replacement of legally installed
and mounted signs; including neon or halo lit signs). Must meet at least one (1) of
the following criteria
o Made of a minimum of 20% recycled materials or
o Made of 100% recyclable material
• Painting or exterior surface treatment using low VOC materials (paint, stucco, tile,
stone, or brick replacement or repair);
• Pervious paving including; replacement or repair of tiles or decorative pavers (not in
the public right-of-way); sidewalk or courtyard repaving (not in the public right-of-
way);
• Outdoor lighting (installation of new exterior lighting fixtures; repair or replacement of
existing exterior lighting fixtures). Must meet at least one (1) of the following criteria;
o Use of Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting
a Use of Solar Lighting
o Use of lighting that reduces current energy use by a minimum of 50%
• Installation, repair or replacement of decorative or security fencing;
o Priority funding will be given to applicants using materials that are recycled,
contain recycled content and/or are recyclable
• Replacement of plate glass windows; re-glazing of windows or change of window
mullions with the approval of architectural application by the City;
• Fixed bicycle racks;
• Solar powered exterior lighting;
• Landscaping with native plant materials and hardscape;
• Smart Irrigation systems.
Uses Not Eligible:
Funds may not be used for improvements that are not permanent or mounted or affixed to the
building or the sidewalk. Ineligible uses include but are not limited to:
• Vinyl letter signage (windows);
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• Portable signs, such as sandwich board or A-frame signs; signs not mounted or
attached to storefronts;
• Flags or banners;
• Benches and trash receptacles;
• Tables, chairs, or umbrellas.
Eligible Applicants:
Property owners or business tenants located in the City of Palm Springs that are within the M-1
and M-1 P Zoning district and that did not qualify under the previous exterior improvement grant
program may apply.
The previous exterior improvement grant program funded over $350,000 towards helping the
Business Improvement District (BID) area and extending to areas outside the BID area north
and south along Palm Canyon Drive and Indian Canyon Drive, as well as the commercial/retail
area in the western section of Section 14.
The purpose of the GFIP grants is to provide an opportunity to fund exterior improvements for
businesses excluded from the previously awarded exterior improvement grants. Businesses
that received funds from the BID area facade improvement grant program are not eligible to
receive grant funds from the GFIP grant.
A business owner that is not the property owner must show evidence of the right to alter the
property, or consent from the property owner.
Grant Amounts:
The maximum grant shall be $2,000. A 50% cash match is required of all grant applicants
regardless of the requested grant amount. For example, a $1,000 grant request would require
the applicant to provide a $500 cash match.
Process:
Applications are available in the Office of Sustainability and in the Department of Community &
Economic Development. The application must include a narrative description of the project
scope and a quote from a contractor licensed to do business within the City of Palm Springs.
The applicant will hire the contractor and is responsible for obtaining design approvals. The
City shall provide some assistance in scoping the project and will reimburse the applicant for
work performed, based on submittal of evidence of work performed and paid.
GREEN EXTERIOR PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
APPLICATION ON NEXT FOUR PAGES
Page 2of8 EXHIBIT A
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APPLICATION FORM PAGE 1
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Business Name:
Business Address:
Applicant's Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Description of Requested Improvements:
Amount applying for: $
Estimated Cost:
Is this your estimated cost, or have you
obtained a bid or estimate from an
architect or contractor that is licensed to
do business within the City of Palm
Springs?
self contractor architect
(Please provide a copy of estimate and a copy
of the business license)
Page3of8 EXHIBIT A
APPLICATION FORM PAGE 2
PROPERTY INFORMATION
FOR OWNER OCCUPANTS FOR TENANT/LESSEES
I hereby certify that 1 am the owner of my I am a lessee/renter of the space for which
business property. The property is vested I am applying for a Green Exterior
(owned) under the following name: Improvement Grant. The owner of the
property is:
Property Owner Legal Name:
Contact Information: Contact information for the property
(include name, address, phone and email) owner:
(include name, address, phone and email)
Assessors Parcel Number: Remaining years on lease term:
Assessors Parcel Number:
FOR CONTRACTOR FOR ARCHITECT
I hereby attest that the project described above I hereby attest that the project described
meets or exceeds the requirements for eligible above meets or exceeds the requirements
uses of funds as described on Page 1 of this for eligible uses of funds as described on
application packet: Page 1 of this application packet:
Contractor- Name on Business License: Architect- Name on Business License:
Contact Information: Contact information:
PROGRAM BOUNDARIES
All Properties located within the M-1 and M-1 P boundaries of the City of Palm Springs are
ELIGIBLE. Businesses located in the Business Improvement District area, defined as all
businesses on Palm Canyon Drive, north of Ramon Road and south of Tachevah Drive along both
sides of the street; Indian Canyon Drive, north of Ramon Road and south of Alejo Road along both
sides the street; Belardo Road, north of Ramon Road and south of Alejo Road on both sides of the
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street; Museum Drive on both sides of the street; Tahquitz Canyon Way west of Indian Canyon
Drive on both sides of the street; La Plaza; Andreas Plaza; Amado Road; Arenas Road; and
Baristo Road from Indian Canyon Drive west to Belardo Road on both sides of the street are NOT
ELIGIBLE. Also excluded from this program are the areas shown on the maps on Page 5. The
Lmap on PAGE 6 reflects ELIGIBLE Properties
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APPLICATION CHECKLIST
All applicants must provide:
❑ Application (Completed and Signed by Applicant)
❑ If incorporated, evidence that applicant has authorization to apply for program
• Verification of Property Ownership, if owner(Title or Deed of Trust)
❑ Evidence of Tenant's Right to Make Improvements, if tenant or lessee (Signed)
❑ Description of Scope of Work
❑ Estimate or Bid, if available
❑ Copy of Valid Palm Springs Business License (Applicant)
❑ Copy of Valid Palm Springs Business License (Contractor hired to perform work)
No assistance may be provided for any contract awarded before the application is approved.
Once the application is approved by the City, the applicant must provide the following:
❑ Evidence of required permit approvals from the City of Palm Springs
❑ If claiming cash match, provide verification of funds availability(loan agreement, canceled
checks, etc.)
❑ Signed Warrant from contractor attesting to the green aspects required of the program.
❑ Before and After photos of the project
I hereby declare that the foregoing information is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge. I authorize the City of Palm Springs to verify the information to determine
my eligibility and to conduct an inspection of my property. I understand that as the
applicant I will hire the contractor and am responsible for obtaining design approvals. I
understand that the program provides that the City will reimburse the applicant for work
performed, based on submittal of evidence of work performed and paid, and that the City
will not pay contractors or vendors directly.
Applicant Date
Mail or deliver completed application with copies of required documents to:
City of Palm Springs — Office of Sustainability
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Fax: 760-322-8325 or email: Diana.shay(d)galmspringsca.gov or
Michele.mician(a.Ealmspringsca.gov
Or mail to: P.O. Box 2743, Palm Springs, CA 92263
Questions please call: 760-323-8214
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EXHIBIT B
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
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C�41FO EXTERIOR PROPERTY OWNER/TENANT IMPROVEMENT GRANTS
GREEN EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS GREEN EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made
and entered into this _ day of 2011, by and between the City of Palm
Springs, ("City"), and the , a
("Owner"). Collectively the City and Owner are
referred to as the Parties.
RECITALS
A. City has established an Exterior Property Owner/Tenant Improvement Grant
program for businesses within the City limits of the City of Palm Springs
excluding the Downtown and Uptown Business Improvement District Area and
certain neighboring redevelopment project areas, shown in the attached Exhibit
"A", excluded area map.
B. Owner is the owner of a real property/business (circle one) located within the
eligible area at Palm Springs,
("Property"), otherwise known as
(building or business).
C. Owner has applied for a Grant in the amount of $ to make
exterior improvements to the Property as described in the attached Exhibit "B,"
Scope of Work.
D. Owner has received all necessary approvals from the City's Planning, Building or
Engineering Departments, which are shown in the attached Exhibit "C", Evidence
of Approval.
E. The Agency has reviewed the application, the evidence of financial participation
by Owner, the location of the Property, and the approvals, and has approved the
Grant Application.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals, promises and mutual
agreements contained herein, City agrees to grant to Owner the amount of
$ and Owner agrees to undertake the approved improvements, under
the following terms and conditions:
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AGREEMENT
1. Property Ownership/Right to Undertake Work. Owner represents that it is the
Owner of the Property or holds Tenancy in the Property which entitles it to
undertake exterior physical improvements to the Property
2. Schedule. The Parties agree that all exterior improvements shall be completed
within days of the date of this Agreement.
3. Contractor. The Parties agree that Owner has sole responsibility for choosing
and hiring a licensed contractor, which shall be shown in Exhibit"D",
ContractorNendor Agreements, and the acceptance of the material used and the
work performed is Owner's responsibility, and the City is not a party to any
agreement with the vendor or contractor and does not guarantee the quality of
workmanship of the property improvements, nor have any liability whatsoever
therefore.
4. Desicin_Approval and Permits. The Parties agree that Owner has sole
responsibility for obtaining design approval and evidence of required permit
approvals from the City of Palm Springs as shown in Exhibit C, and ensuring the
compliance with those permits.
5. Grant Limitations. The City shall provide a Grant of up to up to $2,000. A 50%
match is required from the applicant. The Grant shall be in the amount of the
actual approved expenditure for the improvement described in Exhibit B or
$2,000.00, whichever is less. The City does not warrant that it will pay all costs
of improvements if they exceed $2,000.00.
6. Evidence of Completion, The Parties agree that the City will release the Grant
funds upon the completion of the work by the Owner or his contractor to the
City's satisfaction. Evidence of completion shall include but is not limited to:
photographs of the finished work; a final inspection by a representative of the
City of Palm Springs; and, a copy of the final invoice for the work completed and
proof of payment to the contractor.
7. Release of Liens. The Parties agree that the Owner is responsible for obtaining
the release of any Mechanics Liens or other liens placed upon Owner's property
by any contractor or subcontractor hired under this program.
8. Maintenance. Applicant and owner agrees and covenants that, after the City
issues its Certificate of Completion, Owner shall be responsible for maintenance
of all improvements that may exist at the Property from time to time, including
without limitation buildings, parking lots, lighting, signs, and walls in first-class
condition and repair, and shall keep the Property free from any accumulation of
debris or waste materials. Owner shall also maintain all landscaping required
pursuant to Property's approved landscaping plan, if any, in a healthy condition,
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including replacement of any dead or diseased plants with plants of a maturity
similar to those being replaced. Owner hereby waives any notice, public hearing,
and other requirements of the public nuisance laws and ordinances of the City
that would otherwise apply. The City has the option to give a warning for non-
maintenance and may provide maintenance if the owner fails to meet City
standards or requirements to avoid nuisance property issues. If City maintenance
is required the owner acknowledges that responsibility for fees associated with
such service. The owner agrees to assume maintenance of the property should
the tenant lease end.
9. Covenant Against Discrimination. Owner covenants that, by and for itself, its
heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that
there shall be no discrimination or segregation in the performance of or in
connection with this Agreement regarding any person or group of persons on
account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, disability, sexual
orientation, national origin, or ancestry.
10.Notice. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or communication
either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person
shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by United States Postal
Service, pre-paid, first-class mail to the address set forth below. Either party may
change its address by notifying the other party of the change of address in
writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated seventy-two (72) hours from the
time of mailing if mailed as provided in this Section.
To City: City of Palm Springs
Attention: Green Exterior Improvement
Administrator
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92262
To Owner:
Palm Springs,CA
11.Integrated Agreement. This Agreement contains all of the agreements of the
parties and cannot be amended or modified except by the mutual consent of the
parties by an instrument in writing.
12.Amendment. This Agreement may be amended at any time by the mutual
consent of the parties by an instrument in writing.
13.Severability. In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences,
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clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained in this Agreement shall be declared
invalid or unenforceable by valid judgment or decree of a court of competent
jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the
remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this
Agreement, which shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties
hereunder.
14.Indemnification. Owner shall indemnify and hold harmless, the City, the City
Council, its officers, agents, employees and independent contractors free and
harmless from any liability whatsoever based and asserted upon any act or
omission of the City for property damage, bodily injury, or death or any other
element of damage of any kind or nature, relating to or in any way connected
with Owner's participation in the Program.
15.Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto
warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said
parties and that by so executing this Agreement the parties hereto are formally
bound to the provisions of this Agreement. Owner certifies that the above
statements are true and accurate to the best of Owner's belief. Failure to meet
any of the terms of this Agreement shall result in the forfeiture of any Grant funds
from the City for this program.
16.Exhibits. Each exhibit referenced in this document shall be attached hereto
and incorporated as part of this Agreement.
[SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the
dates stated below.
City of Palm Springs
Date: By:
City of Palm Springs
Date: By:
Assistant City Manager
Date: By:
David H. Ready, Esq., PhD.
City Manager
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: By:
James Thompson Douglas C. Holland
City Clerk City Attorney
"OWNER"
Date: By :
Date:
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EXHIBIT "A"
MAP
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EXHIBIT "B"
SCOPE OF WORK
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EXHIBIT "C
EVIDENCE OF APPROVAL
(PLANNING, BUILDING, ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT)
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EXHIBIT "D"
CONTRACTOR/VENDOR AGREEMENT
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
WAVIER OF FEES ASSOCIATED WITH MINOR
ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION, SIGN PERMITS AND
HSPB REVIEW FOR BUSINESSES OR PROPERTY
OWNERS PARTICIPATING IN THE GREEN FACADE
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Palm Springs Zoning Code outlines conditions for permitted
signs for commercial business (Section 93.20.05), procedures for architectural review
(Section 94.04.00), and fees for architectural review (Section 94.04.01); and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Fee Schedule for the City of Palm Springs
identifies fees for Incidental Minor Architectural (Staff Approval), Historic Site
Preservation Board (HSPB) Application for Certificate of Approval for Exterior
Modifications to a Class I Historic Site, and Sign Permits.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council approves waiver of the following fees for the
Green Facade Improvement Program (GFIP) participants:
A. Incidental Minor Architectural (Staff Approval);
B. Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) Application for Certificate
of Approval for Exterior Modifications to a Class I Historic Site;
C. Sign Permits.
SECTION 2. The waiver of fees associated with planning permits and/or reviews
for Green Facade Improvement Program participants shall be in effect until completion
of the Facade Improvement Program or until such time as the City Council provided
funding has elapsed.
SECTION 3. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to waive the fees in
Section 1 of this resolution upon the submittal of a City approved application for the City
Green Facade Improvement Program.
SECTION 4. Except as expressly provided in this resolution, all regulations
governing the implementation of property improvements shall remain in full force and
effect.
ADOPTED THIS day of , 2008.
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Resolution No.
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David H. Ready, City Manager
ATTEST:
James Thompson, City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on ,
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
James Thompson, City Clerk
City of Palm Springs, California
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DATE: February 2, 2011 NEW BUSINESS
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF GREEN FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (GFIP)
GUIDELINES INCLUDING ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO WAIVE
FEES ASSOCIATED WITH MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION,
SIGN PERMITS AND HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD
(HSPB) REVIEW FOR GREEN FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PARTICIPANTS
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Michele Mician, Manager, Office of Sustainability
SUMMARY
Staff recommends the City Council approve the guidelines for the Green Facade
Improvement Program including adoption of a resolution to waive any associated
permitting, planning and building application fees.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the City Green Facade Improvement Guidelines.
2. Adopt the Resolution to waive fees associated with minor architectural
application, sign permits, and if applicable Historic Site Preservation Board
(HSPB) review as further incentive for businesses or property owners
participating in the Green Facade Improvement Program (GFIP).
Approve Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, WAIVING FEES ASSOCIATED WITH
MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION, SIGN PERMITS AND HISTORIC SITE
PRESERVATION BOARD (HSPB) REVIEW FOR BUSINESSES OR PROPERTY
OWNERS PARTICIPATING IN THE GREEN FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM."
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The City Council has deemed sustainability a top priority for the City of Palm Springs.
This includes creating a green economy, encouraging green business practices, and
creating opportunities for green business. The Green Facade Improvement Program is
designed to encourage businesses to improve and invest in the exterior portion of their
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property while utilizing sustainable resources and practices. The program aims to
contribute to businesses by assisting them in saving energy, water and resources while
creating a more aesthetically pleasing exterior appearance. The program features a
$2,000.00 grant to finance all or a portion of a property owner or tenant's exterior
improvements, and may offer expedited design approval process.
Some of the eligible uses of funds include; Green Exterior Signs (ex. made of recycled
material or energy efficient lighting); painting or exterior surface treatment using low
VOC materials; Pervious paving; Fixed bicycle racks; Solar powered exterior lighting;
and Landscaping with native plants. Funds may not be used for improvements that are
not permanent or mounted or affixed to the building or the sidewalk.
The City-funded program would be offered to property owners or business tenants who
are located in the M-1 Zoning District. These businesses are outside of the Business
Improvement District area and are not eligible for the existing fagade improvement
program developed by the Department of Community & Economic Development.
Applications will be available at the Department of Community & Economic
Development and on the www.yoursustainablecity.com website. The applicant will hire
the contractor and is responsible for obtaining design approvals.
This action also recommends that City Council adopt a resolution waiving fees
associated with permits or reviews as further incentive and assistance for businesses
or property owners to participate in the Green Facade Improvement Program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of the program to the City is $20,000, which was included in the 2010-11
Sustainability Fund (138-1270) under account # 50000 allocated for capital
improvements. There would be loss of permit fees that would otherwise be collected if
the improvements were undertaken outside of the Green Facade Improvement
Program. Based on the current funds available for the program, if ten businesses
participated and each had to pay the maximum fee charged for the work, including
HSP review, t st venue would be xima $7,000 (10 x $700).
_"Michele Mician Diana ay
Sustainability Manager Redevelopment Coordinator
DAVID H. READY , om Wilson
City Manager Assistant City Manager
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. GFIP Application Package
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE GREEN
FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY FIND
AS FOLLOWS:
A. The City Council has deemed sustainability a priority in the City of Palm
Springs.
B. The Green Facade Improvement Program is designed to encourage
businesses to improve and invest in the building exterior while utilizing sustainable
resources and practices.
C. The Green Facade Improvement Program participants will be saving
energy, water, and other resources while creating a more aesthetically pleasing exterior
appearance.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Green Facade Improvement Program, attached as Exhibit A
and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2. The City Manager is authorized to award Green Facade
Improvement Program Grants up to the aggregate amount of $20,000.
SECTION 3. The Green Facade Improvement Program standard agreement,
attached as Exhibit B and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, subject to final
review and approval of the City Attorney.
SECTION 4. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute all individual
Green Facade Improvement Program Agreements in an amount not to exceed $2,000
each.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE PALM SPRINGS CITY
COUNCIL THIS 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2011.
DAVID H. READY, CITY MANAGER
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Resolution No.
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ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on the 2nd day of February,
2011, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
City of Palm Springs, California
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY AND COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
GREEN FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (GFIP) GRANTS
FOR PROPERTY OWNER/TENANT
The City of Palm Springs Offices of Sustainability and Community and Economic
Development have developed a Green Fagade Improvement Program (GFIP) designed
to encourage improvements and investments of tenant and property owner exteriors.
The exterior improvements will contribute to overall revitalization using sustainable
materials/practices. The GFIP features grants of up to $2,000 to finance all or a portion
of a property owner or tenant's green and sustainable exterior improvements, and
could feature complimentary design guidance for program participants, as well as an
expedited design approval process. Only properties located within the M-1 and M-1 P
Zoning districts are eligible for the GFIP program at this time.
Eligible uses of funds are for:
• Green Exterior Signs (installation of new or repair or replacement of legally
installed and mounted signs; including neon or halo lit signs). Must meet at
least one (1) of the following criteria
o Made of a minimum of 20% recycled materials or
o Made of 100% recyclable material
• Painting or exterior surface treatment using low VOC materials (paint, stucco,
tile, stone, or brick replacement or repair);
• Pervious paving including; replacement or repair of tiles or decorative pavers
(not in the public right-of-way); sidewalk or courtyard repaving (not in the
public right-of-way);
• Outdoor lighting (installation of new exterior lighting fixtures; repair or
replacement of existing exterior lighting fixtures). Must meet at least one (1) of
the following criteria;
o Use of Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting
o Use of Solar Lighting
o Use of lighting that reduces current energy use by a minimum of 50%
• Installation, repair or replacement of decorative or security fencing;
o Priority funding will be given to applicants using materials that are
recycled, contain recycled content and/or are recyclable
• Replacement of plate glass windows; re-glazing of windows or change of
window mullions with the approval of architectural application by the City;
• Fixed bicycle racks;
• Solar powered exterior lighting;
• Landscaping with native plant materials and hardscape;
• Smart Irrigation systems.
Uses Not Eligible:
Funds may not be used for improvements that are not permanent or mounted or affixed
to the building or the sidewalk. Ineligible uses include but are not limited to:
• Vinyl letter signage (windows);
• Portable signs, such as sandwich board or A-frame signs; signs not mounted
or attached to storefronts; Exhibit A
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• Flags or banners;
• Benches and trash receptacles;
• Tables, chairs, or umbrellas.
Eligible Applicants:
Property owners or business tenants located in the City of Palm Springs that are within
the M-1 and M-1 P Zoning district and that did not qualify under the previous exterior
improvement grant program may apply.
The previous exterior improvement grant program funded over $350,000 towards
helping the Business Improvement District (BID) area and extending to areas outside
the BID area north and south along Palm Canyon Drive and Indian Canyon Drive, as
well as the commercial/retail area in the western section of Section 14.
The purpose of the GFIP grants is to provide an opportunity to fund exterior
improvements for businesses excluded from the previously awarded exterior
improvement grants. Businesses that received funds from the BID area fagade
improvement grant program are not eligible to receive grant funds from the GFIP grant.
A business owner that is not the property owner must show evidence of the right to alter
the property, or consent from the property owner.
Grant Amounts:
The maximum grant shall be $2,000.
Process:
Applications are available in the Office of Sustainability and in the Department of
Community & Economic Development. The application must include a narrative
description of the project scope and a quote from a contractor licensed to do business
within the City of Palm Springs. The applicant will hire the contractor and is responsible
for obtaining design approvals. The City shall provide some assistance in scoping the
project and will reimburse the applicant for work performed, based on submittal of
evidence of work performed and paid.
GREEN EXTERIOR PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
APPLICATION ON NEXT FOUR PAGES
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APPLICATION FORM PAGE 1
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Business Name:
Business Address:
Applicant's Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Description of Requested Improvements:
Amount applying for: $
Estimated Cost-
Is this your estimated cost, or have you
obtained a bid or estimate from an architect or
contractor that is licensed to do business within
the City of Palm Springs?
self contractor architect
(Please provide a copy of estimate and a copy of the
business license)
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APPLICATION FORM PAGE 2
PROPERTY INFORMATION
FOR OWNER OCCUPANTS FOR TENANT/LESSEES
I hereby certify that I am the owner of my business I am a lessee/renter of the space for which I am
property. The property is vested(owned) under the applying for a Green Exterior Improvement
following name: Grant. The owner of the property is:
Property Owner Legal Name:
Contact information for the property owner:
Contact Information: (include name,address,phone and email)
(include name,address,phone and email)
Remaining years on lease term:
Assessors Parcel Number: Assessors Parcel Number:
FOR CONTRACTOR FOR ARCHITECT
I hereby attest that the project described above I hereby attest that the project described above
meets or exceeds the requirements for eligible uses of meets or exceeds the requirements for eligible
funds as described on Page 1 of this application uses of funds as described on Page 1 of this
packet: application packet:
Contractor- Name on Business License: Architect-Name on Business License:
Contact Information: Contact information:
PROGRAM BOUNDARIES
All Properties located within the M-1 and M-1P boundaries of the City of Palm Springs are ELIGIBLE.
Businesses located in the Business Improvement District area, defined as all businesses on Palm Canyon
Drive, north of Ramon Road and south of Tachevah Drive along both sides of the street; Indian Canyon
Drive, north of Ramon Road and south of Alejo Road along both sides the street; Belardo Road, north of
Ramon Road and south of Alejo Road on both sides of the street; Museum Drive on both sides of the street;
Tahquitz Canyon Way west of Indian Canyon Drive on both sides of the street; La Plaza; Andreas Plaza;
Amado Road; Arenas Road; and Baristo Road from Indian Canyon Drive west to Belardo Road on both sides
of the street are NOT ELIGIBLE. Also excluded from this program are the areas shown on the maps on
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APPLICATION CHECKLIST
All applicants must provide:
❑ Application (Completed and Signed by Applicant)
❑ If incorporated, evidence that applicant has authorization to apply for program
❑ Verification of Property Ownership, if owner(Title or Deed of Trust)
• Evidence of Tenant's Right to Make Improvements, if tenant or lessee (Signed)
• Description of Scope of Work
LJ Estimate or Bid, if available
❑ Copy of Valid Palm Springs Business License (Applicant)
❑ Copy of Valid Palm Springs Business License (Contractor hired to perform work)
No assistance may be provided for any contract awarded before the application is
approved. Once the application is approved by the City, the applicant must provide the
following:
❑ Evidence of required permit approvals from the City of Palm Springs
❑ If claiming cash match, provide verification of funds availability (loan agreement,
canceled checks, etc.)
iJ Signed Warrant from contractor attesting to the green aspects required of the program.
J Before and After photos of the project
I hereby declare that the foregoing information is true and correct to the best of
my knowledge. I authorize the City of Palm Springs to verify the information to
determine my eligibility and to conduct an inspection of my property. I
understand that as the applicant I will hire the contractor and am responsible for
obtaining design approvals. I understand that the program provides that the City
will reimburse the applicant for work performed, based on submittal of evidence
of work performed and paid, and that the City will not pay contractors or vendors
directly.
Applicant Date
Mail or deliver completed application with copies of required documents to:
City of Palm Springs — Office of Sustainability
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Fax: 760-322-8325 or email: Diana,sh@y(a)palmspringsca.gov or
Michele.mician alms rin sca. ov
Or mail to: P.O. Box 2743, Palm Springs, CA 92263
Questions please call: 760-323-8214
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EXTERIOR PROPERTY OWNER/TENANT IMPROVEMENT GRANTS
GREEN FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (GFIP) AGREEMENT
THIS GREEN FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT (the "Agreement")
is made and entered into this _ day of 2011, by and between the City
of Palm Springs, ("City"), and the , a
("Owner"). Collectively the City and Owner are
referred to as the Parties.
RECITALS
A. City has established an Exterior Property Owner/Tenant Improvement Grant
program for businesses within the M-1 Zoning District in the City limits of the City
of Palm Springs and excluding the Downtown and Uptown Business
Improvement District Area and certain neighboring redevelopment project areas,
shown in Exhibit "A", excluded area map.
B. Owner is the owner of a real property/business (circle one) located within the
eligible area at Palm Springs,
("Property"), otherwise known as
(building or business).
C. Owner has applied for a Grant in the amount of $ to make
exterior improvements to the Property as described in Exhibit "B," Scope of
Work.
D. Owner has received all necessary approvals from the City's Planning, Building or
Engineering Departments, which are shown in Exhibit "C", Evidence of Approval.
E. The Agency has reviewed the application, the evidence of financial participation
by Owner, the location of the Property, and the approvals, and has approved the
Grant Application.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual agreements
contained herein, City agrees to grant to Owner the amount of and
Owner agrees to undertake the approved improvements, under the following terms and
conditions:
Exhibit B
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1 . Property Ownership/Right to Undertake Work. Owner represents that it is
the Owner of the Property or holds Tenancy in the Property which entitles it
to undertake exterior physical improvements to the Property.
2. Schedule. The Parties agree that all exterior improvements shall be completed
within days of the date of this Agreement.
3. Contractor. The Parties agree that Owner has sole responsibility for
choosing and hiring the contractor, which shall be shown in Exhibit "D",
Contractor/Vendor Agreements, and the acceptance of the material used and
the work performed is Owner's responsibility, and the City is not a party to any
agreement with the vendor or contractor and does not guarantee the quality of
workmanship of the property improvements, nor have any liability whatsoever
therefore.
4. Design Approval and Permits. The Parties agree that Owner has sole
responsibility for obtaining design approval and evidence of required permit
approvals from the City of Palm Springs as shown in Exhibit C, and ensuring the
compliance with those permits.
5. Grant Limitations. The City shall provide a Grant of up to $2,000 with no
contribution from the applicant. The Grant shall be in the amount of the actual
approved expenditure for the improvement described in Exhibit B or $2,000.00,
whichever is less. The City does not warrant that it will pay all costs of
improvements if they exceed $2,500.
6. Evidence of Completion. The Parties agree that the City will release the Grant
funds upon the completion of the work by the Owner or his contractor. Evidence
of completion shall include but is not limited to: photographs of the finished work;
a final inspection by a representative of the City of Palm Springs; and, a copy of
the final invoice for the work completed and proof of payment to the contractor.
7. Release of Liens. The Parties Agree that the Owner is responsible for obtaining
the release of any Mechanics Liens or other liens placed upon Owner's property
by any contractor or subcontractor hired under this program.
8. Maintenance. Owner agrees and covenants that, after the City issues its
Certificate of Completion, Owner shall be responsible for maintenance of all
improvements that may exist at the Property from time to time, including without
limitation buildings, parking lots, lighting, signs, and walls in first-class condition
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and repair, and shall keep the Property free from any accumulation of debris or
waste materials. Owner shall also maintain all landscaping required pursuant to
Property's approved landscaping plan, if any, in a healthy condition, including
replacement of any dead or diseased plants with plants of a maturity similar to
those being replaced. Owner hereby waives any notice, public hearing, and
other requirements of the public nuisance laws and ordinances of the City that
would otherwise apply.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
9. Covenant Against Discrimination. Owner covenants that, by and for itself, its
heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that
there shall be no discrimination or segregation in the performance of or in
connection with this Agreement regarding any person or group of persons on
account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, disability, sexual
orientation, national origin, or ancestry.
10. Notice. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or communication
either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person
shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by pre-paid, first-class
mail to the address set forth below. Either party may change its address by
notifying the other party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be
deemed communicated seventy-two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed
as provided in this Section.
To City: City of Palm Springs
Attention: Green Facade Improvement
Program Administrator
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92262
To Owner:
Palm Springs, CA
11. Integrated Agreement. This Agreement contains all of the agreements of the
parties and cannot be amended or modified except by written agreement.
12. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended at any time by the mutual
consent of the parties by an instrument in writing.
13. Severabilit . In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences,
clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained in this Agreement shall be declared
invalid or unenforceable by valid judgment or decree of a court of competent
jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the
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remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this
Agreement, which shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties
hereunder.
14. Indemnification. Owner shall indemnify and hold harmless, the City of Palm
Springs ("City"), the City Council, its officers, agents, employees and
independent contractors free and harmless from any liability whatsoever based
and asserted upon any act or omission of the City for property damage, bodily
injury, or death or any other element of damage of any kind or nature, relating to
or in any way connected with participation in the Program.
15. Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties
hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf
of said parties and that by so executing this Agreement the parties hereto are
formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement. Owner certifies that the
above statements are true and accurate to the best of Owner's belief. Failure
to meet any of the terms of this Agreement shall result in the forfeiture of
any Grant funds from the City for this program.
Green Exterior Improvement Program
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the
dates stated below.
"City"
City of Palm Springs
Date: By:
City of Palm Springs
Date: By:
Assistant City Manager
Date: By:
David H. Ready, Esq., PhD.
City Manager
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: By:
James Thompson Douglas C. Holland
City Clerk City Attorney
"OWNER"
Date: By :
Date:
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EXHIBIT "A"
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EXHIBIT "B"
SCOPE OF WORK
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EXHIBIT "C"
EVIDENCE OF APPROVAL
(PLANNING, BUILDING, ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT)
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EXHIBIT "D"
CONTRACTORIVENDOR AGREEMENT
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
WAVIER OF FEES ASSOCIATED WITH MINOR
ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION, SIGN PERMITS AND
HSPB REVIEW FOR BUSINESSES OR PROPERTY
OWNERS PARTICIPATING IN THE GREEN FACADE
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Palm Springs Zoning Code outlines conditions for permitted
signs for commercial business (Section 93.20.05), procedures for architectural review
(Section 94.04.00), and fees for architectural review (Section 94.04.01); and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Fee Schedule for the City of Palm Springs
identifies fees for Incidental Minor Architectural (Staff Approval), Historic Site
Preservation Board (HSPB) Application for Certificate of Approval for Exterior
Modifications to a Class I Historic Site, and Sign Permits.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council approves waiver of the following fees for the
Green Facade Improvement Program (GFIP) participants:
A. Incidental Minor Architectural (Staff Approval);
B. Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) Application for Certificate
of Approval for Exterior Modifications to a Class I Historic Site;
C. Sign Permits.
SECTION 2. The waiver of fees associated with planning permits and/or reviews
for Green Facade Improvement Program participants shall be in effect until completion
of the Facade Improvement Program or until such time as the City Council provided
funding has elapsed.
SECTION 3. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to waive the fees in
Section 1 of this resolution upon the submittal of a City approved application for the City
Green Facade Improvement Program.
SECTION 4. Except as expressly provided in this resolution, all regulations
governing the implementation of property improvements shall remain in full force and
effect.
Resolution No.
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ADOPTED THIS day of , 2008.
David H. Ready, City Manager
ATTEST:
James Thompson, City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
1, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on ,
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
James Thompson, City Clerk
City of Palm Springs, California