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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2011
Council Chamber
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop 262, led the Pledge.
INVOCATION: Rev. Kevin A. Johnson, Bloom in the Desert Ministries, led the
Invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember
Mills, Mayor Pro Tern Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Pougnet and the City Council presented a Certificate of Appreciation and
acknowledged City Employees John Booth, Police Department, Mike Wills and Ricke
Warstler, Fire Department, for their contributions to the City upon their retirement.
The Date Festival Queen and her Court announced the upcoming activities for the 2011
Date Festival and Riverside County Fair.
Mayor Pougnet announced the upcoming activities of the 2011 Palm Springs
International Film Festival.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland stated that the meeting was
called to order at 4:00 p.m., and the City Council recessed into Closed Session to
discuss Items on the posted Closed Session Agenda. City Attorney Holland stated the
City Council provided direction to the City Attorney's Office to resolve the Liability Claim
filed by the O'Donnell Golf Club, otherwise no reportable actions were taken.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson stated the Applicant for Public Hearing Item 1.B., has requested
the City Council continue the Public Hearing to February 2, 2011, with no public
testimony at this time.
ITEM NO.
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City Clerk Thompson requested the City Council add an Item to the Agenda under New
Business titled AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH AN
EXECUTIVE PLACEMENT FIRM FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF POLICE CHIEF AND
APPOINT AN AD-HOC CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
SELECTION PROCESS, and find that the information pertaining to this matter was
received by the City after the posting of the January 5, 2011 agenda, there is an
immediate need to hear and take action on the Item; then add the Item to the Agenda,
as New Business Item 5.A., pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code §54954.2(b)(2).
Councilmember Foat stated she had a comment on Item 1.B., and requested Item 2.G.
be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Mills noted his business related abstention on Item 2.C. Warrant No.
1045941.
Mayor Pro Tern Weigel requested Item 2.G. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended, make the finding that the Item came to the
attention of the City after the posting of the agenda, there is an immediate need to hear
and take action on the Item, and add Item 5.A. to the Agenda titled: AUTHORIZATION
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH AN EXECUTIVE PLACEMENT FIRM FOR
THE RECRUITMENT OF POLICE CHIEF AND APPOINT AN AD-HOC CITY COUNCIL
SUBCOMMITTEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SELECTION PROCESS. Motion
Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. DESERT PALISADES SPECIFIC PLAN APPROVING A SPECIFIC
PLAN, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, CHANGE OF ZONE, AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (35540) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF 110
HOMESITES, DWA DUAL TANK WATER RESERVOIR, AND RELATED
FACILITIES ON A ROUGHLY 117-ACRE SITE IN PLANNING AREA 4
OF THE ESA-SP ZONE (CHINO CONE) LOCATED AT THE WESTERN
TERMINUS OF WEST RACQUET CLUB ROAD (CASE NO 5.1154 SP):
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated January 5, 2011.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
MARVIN ROOS, Representing Applicant, provided background
information on the proposed development, the development of the Chino
Cone development standards, features of the property and the
development, the challenges of the site, requested the City Council
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address and/or relieve the conditions as outlined in correspondence dated
January 5, 2011 by MSA Consulting.
VIC GAINER, commented on the development of the standards for the
development of the Chino Cone, stated the project meets and exceeds all
of the City standards for development in the Chino Cone, and requested
the City Council approve the project.
JACQUES CAUSSIN, commented on the timing of construction and
compared Palm Springs to Tucson, Arizona.
JOHN STILES, stating the Zoning Ordinance is about zoning not
economics, stated this is a good project for the City of Palm Springs, and
requested the City Council approve the development.
LANCE O'DONNELL, stated he assisted with the architectural guidelines
for the project, stated the project sits lightly on the land, the permitted
open space within the area, and requested the City Council approve the
development.
LYN CALERDINE, Palm Springs, PSEDC, commented on the
development and implementation of the Chino Cone development
standards, stated the project is consistent with the Chino Cone Ordinance,
commented on the development features and economics of the project,
and requested the City Council approve the development.
BOB MARRA, commented on the public outreach by the Applicant, stated
the developers have been very responsive, stated the project is proposed
at only 1/2 the density that is allowed, the preservation of open space,
commented on the economics and timing of the project.
FLORENCE KLAASEN, commented on the development of the Chino
Cone, requested the City Council require a performance bond if approved,
and requested the City Council oppose the development.
MARINA VAN HORN, PSEDC, stated the Palm Springs Economic
Development Corporation recommends approval of the proposed Desert
Palisades project, as submitted in correspondence dated January 5, 2011.
ED FREEMAN, commented on Measure B and the development of the
Chino Cone Ordinance, stated the project is in conformance, and
requested the City Council approve the project.
ROBERT STONE, commented on the lack of public benefit for the project,
stated the citizens have gone on record for the development of the Chino
Cone, and commented on stewardship of the land.
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TIM O'BAYLEY, stated this project is requesting a variance from the Chino
Cone Ordinance, will be over developed, commented on the current
demand for housing, and requested the City Council not make the
exceptions to the Ordinance.
ANDY LINSKY, Palm Springs, commented on previous projects for the
Chino Cone, the current economic conditions, stated the development will
scar the site, and requested the City Council deny the project.
GLADYS KRENEK, stated the Chino Canyon is still pristine today, and
requested the City Council deny the proposed development.
JONO HILDNER, stated the project does not meet the requirements of the
Chino Cone Ordinance, commented on the current real estate market and
the unfinished projects in the City, stated no reason has been provided to
make an exception to the Zoning Ordinance, and requested the City
Council deny the project.
FRANK TYSEN, stated the applicants are requesting a major departure
from the Zoning Ordinance, commented on the current economics of the
real estate market and retail, stated their is no public benefit provided with
the project, and requested the City Council deny the project.
NICKIE MCLAUGHLIN, commented on the abandoned projects in the
area, the disruption of construction to the existing area, requested the City
require restoration bonds if approved, and requested the City Council
deny the project.
BEATRICE WYLER, commented on the natural habitat in the area, and
stated the animals would be displaced by the development, and requested
the City Council deny the project.
TOM O'CONNELL, commented on the encroachment of development into
the Coachella Valley, and requested the City Council limit the
development to one unit per acre.
EMILY HEMPHILL, Applicant Rebuttal, stated the project is not an
exception to the Chino Cone Ordinance, stated the project is within the
Chino Cone Ordinance, commented on the arguments provided with
respect to economics, and stated the developer has brought forward a
development within the parameters of the Chino Cone Ordinance.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the regulations of the Chino Cone
Ordinance, and the allowance for the developer to submit a Specific Plan.
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Mayor Pro Tem Weigel requested staff address the conditions and
bonding for the restoration of the site if the development does not
proceed, requested staff address the findings the City Council needs to
make to approve the project, commented on the timing and process for
the development, and stated that the project preserves the natural beauty
of the desert, and his support of the project.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the infrastructure and the
timing of the installation of roads, requested staff address the 12 acres in
Planning Area 4 to be moved to Planning Area 3, commented on the
acquisition of the property, requested staff address the status of the Chino
Canyon levy, the timing of infrastructure development, the water tank
installation, commented on the current status of housing and currently
scarred and abandoned projects in the City, stated the City does not have
to accept the Specific Plan as submitted, requested architectural review of
every unit, commented on the performance bond, and requested the City
Council add a condition that no infrastructure be constructed until 20% of
the lots have been sold.
Councilmember Mills commented on the uniqueness of the site and the
project, commented on the project timing and the installation of
infrastructure, stated his support for the project, commented on the three
conditions that the Applicant requested relief and supported the use of
gates and requested Condition No. 38 be removed, Condition No. 39 be
amended for staff review, but not the review of the Planning Commission,
and requested the developer address the relationship, if any, with the
Shadowrock Project.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address the safety in flood
control, the timing of the installation of Storm Drain Line No. 2, building
height, requested the applicant address the timing of the project,
requested the applicant address the boulders on the site, stated it is
appropriate and responsible to approve the proposed specific plan as
consistent with the Chino Cone Ordinance, stated his support for
Condition No. 39, and commented on the graduating development.
Councilmember Foat requested clarification on the transfer of property to
Planning Area No. 3, and the installation of water tanks, commented on
the restrictions on construction, if approved requested Condition No. 39 be
included.
Councilmember Mills requested the Applicant address the restrictions on
the construction window.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address performance and/or completion
bonds, commented on the recent history of projects proposed for the
Chino Cone, and the inclusion of respectful development within the
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existing neighborhood, stated his support for the project, and requested
staff address Condition No. 37, stated his support for the gates and
Planning Commission review of each individual home.
ACTION: Incorporate Condition No. 37 into the final Conditions of
Approval, amending the Condition to provide if two or more lots are
merged or combined, the total lot coverage may not exceed 12,000
square feet. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Weigel and carried 4-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Mills, Mayor
Pro Tem Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: Councilmember Foat.
ACTION: Delete Condition No. 38 in the final Conditions of Approval,
regarding having the vehicular gates open during daytime hours. Motion
Mayor Pro Tem Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Mills and
carried 4-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Tem
Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: Councilmember Hutcheson.
ACTION: Condition No. 39 to be included in the final Conditions of
Approval requiring review by the Architectural Advisory Committee and
Planning Commission of every home. Motion Councilmember Foat,
seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and carried 3-2 on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, and
Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: Councilmember Mills and Mayor Pro Tem Weigel.
MOTION: Add a Condition of Approval that prohibits the installation of
infrastructure until 20% of the lots have been sold with verifiable sales
within the project. Motion Councilmember Foat, failed for lack of a
second.
MOTION: Add a Condition of Approval that prohibits the installation of
infrastructure until 10% of the lots have been sold with verifiable sales
within the project. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor
Pougnet and failed 2-3 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Mills, and
Mayor Pro Tem Weigel.
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ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22845, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
CERTIFYING THE ASSOCIATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
AND APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT RELATED TO
CASE 5.1154 SP; MODIFYING THE BOUNDARIES OF PLANNING
AREA 3 AND PLANNING AREA 4 OF THE SPECIAL POLICY LAND USE
AREA OF THE 2007 PALM SPRINGS GENERAL PLAN, ADOPTED BY
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 22077;" 2) Waive reading of the full
text of the Ordinance, and introduce by title only; 3) Introduce for first
reading Ordinance No. 1784, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO CHANGE
THE DESIGNATION OF AN APPROXIMATE 12 ACRE PORTION OF
PLANNING AREA 4 TO PLANNING AREA 3 IN THE
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA SPECIFIC PLAN (ESA-SP)
ZONE AND ADOPTING THE DESERT PALISADES SPECIFIC PLAN
WHICH MODIFIES THE DENSITY AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
FOR PLANNING AREA 4 OF THE ESA-SP ZONE LOCATED IN THE
VICINITY OF TRAM WAY AND WEST OF THE WESTERN TERMINUS
OF RACQUET CLUB ROAD, SECTION 4 (IL);" and 4) Adopt Resolution
No. 22846, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE ASSOCIATED
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND APPROVING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP 35540 RELATED TO CASE 5.1154 SP; A SUBDIVISION OF
APPROXIMATELY 117 ACRES FOR 110 HOMESITES, PRIVATE
ROADS, PUBLIC TRAILS, OPEN SPACE, AND AN APPROXIMATE 1.7
ACRE PARCEL FOR A DESERT WATER AGENCY DUAL TANK
RESERVOIR IN PLANNING AREA 4 OF THE ENVIRONMENTALLY
SENSITIVE AREA SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE (ESA-SP) LOCATED AT THE
WESTERN TERMINUS OF RACQUET CLUB ROAD; SECTION 4(IL),"
modifying the Conditions of Approval as follows: amending Condition No.
37 and deleting Condition No. 38." Motion Councilmember Mills,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Weigel and carried 4-1 on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Mills, Mayor
Pro Tern Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: Councilmember Foat.
The City Council recessed at 8:50 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:57 p.m.
Councilmember Hutcheson stated he is a member of the Board of the Applicant
of Item 1.B., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council
Chamber.
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Councilmember Mills stated he has a business conflict of interest with respect to
Item 1.B., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council
Chamber.
1.B. DESERT SUN CENTER, LLC APPLICATION FOR A TYPE II
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF A FOOD
BANK AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY TO THE ECONOMICALLY
DISADVANTAGED/DISABLED SENIOR CITIZENS AT 610 SOUTH
BELARDO ROAD (CASE 5.1255):
Councilmember Foat stated the Applicant will be setting up a meeting with
the neighborhood organization to discuss the program, and requested the
City Manager schedule a neighborhood meeting to identify and discuss
other problems in the immediate area.
ACTION: 1) Continue the public hearing to February 2, 2011; and 2)
Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. Motion
Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pougnet and unanimously
carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Mayor Pro Tern Weigel, and Mayor
Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Mills.
Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Mills returned to the dais.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
THOMAS VAN ETTEN, Palm Springs, commented on the recent announcement of the
retirement of the Police Chief.
SID CRAIG, announced the upcoming activities for the 2011 Palm Springs International
Film Festival.
ROBERT STONE, commented on the recent announcement of the retirement of the
Police Chief.
WAYNE SIMMONS, commented on Item 2.G., stated he is the owner of the property
and supports the application, and stated the new location is about 20-feet away from the
original location.
JAMES CAMPER, commented on Item 2.G., and requested the City Council support the
amendment to the permit.
FRANK TYSEN, commented on the notification process for public hearings, and
commented on problems near the Sun Center and in the neighborhood.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pougnet commented on a recent article and editorial published in the Desert Sun
with respect to the Desert Fashion Plaza, and the recent election for Congress.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Foat stated she has a business related conflict of Interest with
respect to Item 2.1., and noted her abstention on Item 2.1.
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., .2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.H., and 2.1. Motion
Mayor Pro Tern Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Mills and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Receive and file Report on the Posting of the January 5, 2011,
City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of December 8, 2010; and 2)
Approve the City Council/Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of
December 15, 2010. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22847, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED 11-27-10 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 416258 THROUGH
416284 TOTALING $52,053.02, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED
1045784 THROUGH 1045805 TOTALING $127,693,71, FIVE WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR $58,876.25, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH
DEBITS OF $1,381,826.93, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$1,620,449.91, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 2) Adopt Resolution
No. 22848, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1045806 THROUGH
1045845 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $405,601.48, DRAWN ON
BANK OF AMERICA;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22849, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1045846 THROUGH 1046011
IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,548,325.61, DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting the
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business related abstention of Councilmember Mills on Item 2.C.
Warrant No. 1045941.
2.D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1782, DISSOLVING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-
2 (ESCENA) OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS:
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1782, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1672 AND DISSOLVING COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-2 (ESCENA) OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1783, CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF DECISIONS OF CITY COUNCIL
APPOINTED COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS:
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1783, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
SECTION 2.06.030 TO CHAPTER 2.06 OF THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF
DECISIONS OF CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED COMMISSIONS AND
BOARDS." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.17. RATIFYING ACTIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER PROCLAIMING THE
EXISTENCE OF A "LOCAL EMERGENCY" DUE TO THE DECEMBER
2010 WINTER STORM:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22850, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING
ACTIONS OF THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES,
PURSUANT TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CHAPTER SECTION 2.20,
RELATING TO THE DECEMBER 2010, WINTER STORM ("STORM").
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1-1. SUPPLEMENTAL STORAGE SPACE AGREEMENT TO AGREEMENT
NO. A4159 WITH THE PARADIES SHOPS, LLC:
ACTION: 1) Approve a Supplemental Storage Space Use Agreement to
Agreement No. A4159 with The Paradies Shops, LLC through June 30,
2011: 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
A4159. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1. PALM SPRINGS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FUNDING:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22852, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A BUDGET TRANSFER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting the business
related abstention of Councilmember Foat.
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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.G. ORGANIC SOLUTIONS OF THE DESERT AMENDING A REGULATORY
PERMIT FOR OPERATING A MEDICAL CANNABIS COOPERATIVE,
TRANSFERRING THE PERMIT FROM 560 WILLIAMS ROAD TO 4765
RAMON ROAD:
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the time lapse from the City
Council approval to the opening of the collective.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22851, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
REQUEST TO AMEND A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED REGULATORY PERMIT
TO OPERATE A MEDICAL CANNABIS COLLECTIVE/COOPERATIVE
CHANGING THE LOCATION FROM 560 WILLIAMS ROAD TO 4765 EAST
RAMON ROAD, ZONE M-1 SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 4, RANGE 5 (CASE MC
09-002 AMND)." Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember
Hutcheson and carried 4-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember
Mills, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: Mayor Pro Tern Weigel.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO
AN AGREEMENT WITH AN EXECUTIVE PLACEMENT FIRM FOR THE
RECRUITMENT OF POLICE CHIEF AND APPOINT AN AD-HOC CITY
COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SELECTION
PROCESS:
ACTION: 1) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Mayor Pro Tern Weigel to an ad-
hoc City Council Subcommittee to participate in the selection process and
advise the City Manager on the recruitment of Police Chief; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to enter into and execute a Professional
Services agreement with a qualified executive placement firm, subject to
final review and approval by the City Attorney. Motion Councilmember
Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried on
a roll call vote.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Mayor Pougnet requested the City Manager place on the next agenda a discussion of
the resident discount card, and requested staff review the collection of business license
taxes.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 9:40 p.m. to the next Regular Meeting,
Wednesday, January 19, 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
19t' DAY OF JANUARY, 2011.
STEPHEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK