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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tern Foat called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M.
City Attorney Holland requested the City Council add an Item to the Closed Session
Agenda as Item 1.D. Conference with Real Property Negotiator, Animal Shelter
Property, located at 4810 Camino Parocela, consider negotiation (price and terms) with
Michael Hoffman, City Negotiator, David Ready.
ACTION: 1) Make the finding the Item came to attention to the City after the posting of
the Agenda, and the immediate need to discuss the Item; and 2) Add Item 1.D. to the
Closed Session Agenda. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by
Councilmember McCulloch and unanimously carried, noting the absence of
Mayor Oden.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
MICHAEL HOFFMAN, commented on Closed Session Item 1.D.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: The City Council recessed into Closed Session at
5:05 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to order at 6:12 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Oden led the Pledge.
INVOCATION: Rev. Hank Bates, Desert Cities Community Church, led the Invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember
Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Oden.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland reported that at 5:00 P.M. the
meeting was called to order and the City Council recessed into Closed Session to
discuss matters on the Closed Session Agenda. No reportable actions were taken.
City Council Minutes
May 17, 2006
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ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Mayor Pro Tern Foat noted her business related abstention to Consent Calendar Item
2.E. and requested Item 2.1. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
discussion.
Councilmember Pougnet requested Items 2.E. and 2.1. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion and requested an addition to the Minutes of May 10,
2006,
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded
by Councilmember McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
PRESENTATIONS:
Lieutenant Dan Feltenberger, Riverside County Sheriff's Office, presented Golden Bear
Awards to Police Officer Arnold Galvan and Community Services Officer Gerald
Fitzsimmons. Captain Tom Carmichael, California Highway Patrol, and Kathy Asher,
AAA, presented a Certificate of Recognition to Officer Simon Min for his efforts in the
investigation and recovery of stolen vehicles.
Mayor Oden stated the City had received the American Planning Association Award,
and the City Council presented the plaque to Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services
and John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development and
congratulated staff for their contributions.
Mayor Oden and the City Council proclaimed May, 2006 to be Motorcycle Awareness
Month in the City of Palm Springs.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. SMOKETREE COMMONS, CASE 5.1050, GENERAL PLAN SMOKE
TREE AREA PLAN TEXT CHANGE, GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION
MAP STREET RECLASSIFICATION, AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT-312, ACCOMMODATING A 170,265-SQUARE FOOT
SHOPPING CENTER WITH FOURTEEN BUILDINGS:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated May 17, 2006.
Councilmember Pougnet requested staff address the area plan for the
Smoketree development, and the additional supermarket.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested clarification with respect to the Council
action for the site plan, but not the architectural renderings; and
commented on the notification process for the public hearing.
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Councilmember Mills requested staff address the square footage for a
supermarket, Condition 11 regarding Section 14 Master Plan, and
Condition 15 for the Public Safety CFD.
JEFF CHAMBERS, Representing Applicant, stated timing for the project is
critical; provided background information on the proposed development
and the development company.
JEFF GOLDFARB, Representing Applicant, provided information on the
project with respect to revenue generation, conformance with the general
plan and pedestrian orientation.
MICHAEL LEBERMAN, Representing Applicant, thanked staff for their
support, commented on neighborhood involvement, and provided
background information on the project.
JAMES CIOFFI, Palm Springs, stated his support for the project and
stated this will be a Palm Springs style shopping center and incorporate
pedestrian orientation.
LYN CALERDINE, Palm Springs, commented on the removal of Frontage
Road, and requested City Council support.
MAGGIE MONTEZ, provided background information on the proposed
tenants for the location.
CAROL JACKSON, stated she and the homeowners in her complex were
not notified of the public hearing.
GREG ENDOM, Cost Plus Markets, stated his support for the current site
plan and architecture.
GARY MARKET, Michaels Source Inc., stated his support and stated
Michael's would be interested in locating in Palm Springs at this location
due to the development and the developer.
TRACY CONRAD, Smoke Tree Ranch, requested the City Council
approve/certify the EIR and provided positive comments on the Developer.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat commented on the proposed development.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided information on the
public hearing notices.
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Mayor Oden requested staff address the noticing of the public hearing.
City Attorney Holland provided direction on the noticing of the public
hearing and stated the Council may wish to consider continuing the public
hearing.
Mayor Oden requested staff re-notice the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested staff address the timing issues and if the
EIR could be extracted from the public hearing process.
Councilmember Mills requested clarification on the noticing and requested
the Applicant address the date for the continued public hearing.
ACTION: Continue the Public Hearing to June 7, 2006, and re-notice the
Public Hearing. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by
Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
The City Council recessed at 7:24 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 7:33 P.M.
1.13. DELINQUENT WASTE DISPOSAL CHARGES:
Troy Butxlaff, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated May 17, 2006.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward
the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21576, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DETERMINING CERTAIN WASTE DISPOSAL ACCOUNTS TO BE
DELINQUENT AND DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF THESE
ACCOUNTS ON THE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLLS FOR
COLLECTION;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents to effectuate this action. Motion Councilmember
Mills, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote.
1.C. ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
APPROVAL OF CONCEPTUAL PLANS FOR THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL
RAILROAD BRIDGE WIDENING, CITY PROJECT 01-04:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated May 17, 2006.
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May 17, 2006
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Mayor Oden opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward
the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21577, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
AND ORDERING THE FILING OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION, AND APPROVING CASE NO. 5.0929-B, AN
APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR
IMPROVEMENTS TO GENE AUTRY TRAIL BETWEEN SALVIA
ROAD/MICRO PLACE AND THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD,
INCLUDING WIDENING THE EXISTING TWO-LANE BRIDGE TO A SIX-
LANE BRIDGE, AND WIDENING GENE AUTRY TRAIL TO SIX-LANES
FROM SALVIA ROAD/MICRO PLACE TO THE UNION PACIFIC
RAILROAD, SECTIONS 30 AND 31, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 5
EAST." Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember
Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
1.D. PROPOSED RESOLUTION ADOPTING MODIFICATIONS TO CERTAIN
USER FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE AVIATION, POLICE, FIRE, AND
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS AND ADOPTING THE
COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07:
City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated May 17, 2006.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward
the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21578, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
MODIFYING AND APPROVING CERTAIN USER FEES AND CHARGES
AND ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2006-07." Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by
Councilmember McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll call
vote.
1.E. ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.
2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES):
Troy Butzlaff, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated May 17, 2006.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward
the public hearing was closed.
City Clerk Thompson stated that not hearing or receiving a majority protest
to the annexation, the Council may proceed by adopting the resolutions
submitting the tax to the qualified electors and calling the election.
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Councilmember Mills noted his business related abstention with respect to
parcel number 669-330-038, PS Venture Indian Canyon/San Rafael, LLC.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21579, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF
A SPECIAL TAX AND SUBMIT THE LEVY OF TAX TO THE QUALIFIED
ELECTORS;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21580, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION AND SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS
OF ANNEXATION NO. 1 OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICES) PROPOSITIONS REGARDING THE ANNUAL LEVY OF
SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN ANNEXATION NO. 1 TO FINANCE PUBLIC
SAFETY SERVICES, AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT;" and 3) Direct the City Clerk to open, tabulate
and canvass all valid ballots received by the City Clerk for the annexation
of territory to Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Public Safety
Services) of the City of Palm Springs. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat,
seconded by Mayor Oden and carried 4-1 on a roll call vote, noting
the abstention of Councllmember Mills on Parcel No. 669-330-038 PS
Venture Indian Canyon/San Rafael, LLC.
AYES: Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Pougnet, Mayor Pro
Tern Foat, and Mayor Oden.
NOES: Councilmember McCulloch.
City Clerk Thompson stated the results of the election.
Total number of eligible votes: 50
Total number of votes cast: 41
Proposition A
YES 41
NO 0
Proposition B
YES 41
NO 0
Councilmember McCulloch requested staff address separating the motion
and the vote for the Resolution Certifying the Election, and Introduction of
the Ordinance.
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ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21581, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS, CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF AN ELECTION
AND ADDING PROPERTY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.
2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), ANNEXATION NO. 1." Motion
Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Mayor Oden and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote, noting the abstention of Councilmember
Mills on Parcel No. 669-330-038 PS Venture Indian Canyon/San
Rafael, LLC.
ACTION: 1) Waive the reading of the Ordinance text in its entirety and
introduce by title only; and 2) Introduce for first reading Ordinance No.
1690, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), ANNEXATION NO. 1."
Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills and
carried 4-1 on a roll call vote, noting the abstention of
Councilmember Mills on Parcel No. 669-330-038 PS Venture Indian
Canyon/San Rafael, LLC.
AYES: Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Pougnet, Mayor Pro
Tern Foat, and Mayor Oden.
NOES: Councilmember McCulloch.
1.F. APPROVAL OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES
HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN ("MSHCP") SUBJECT TO CERTAIN
FINDINGS AND RELATED CEQA DETERMINATIONS; APPROVING
THE IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENT FOR THE MSHCP; AND
APPROVING A MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
CVAG AND THE CITY:
Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated May 17, 2006.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
VIC GAINER, Palm Springs, stated his support for the Plan and stated the
Plan is a win-win plan for the developers and preservationists.
JOHN WOLMOUTH, CVAG, provided information on the Gene Autry Trail
Bridge, as proposed in the MOU.
KAY HAZEN, stated her support for the MSHCP and urged the City
Council support the plan.
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No further speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Mills provided information on the background and the
development of the plan, and stated the Plan is a good compromise.
Councilmember Pougnet commented on the compromise of the plan.
Mayor Oden requested staff address the additional "take" issue,
jurisdiction over land designated open space, and the amount of funds
available to acquire the land at fair market value.
Councilmember McCulloch stated concerns with respect to the fair market
value, fees charged, the valuation of property, and the creation of an
additional bureaucracy and accountability.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21582, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MAKING
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FOR THE MULTIPLE SPECIES
HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN; APPROVING THE COACHELLA
VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN;
IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENT, AND MEMORANDA OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION
OF GOVERNMENTS; AND ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT"
which conditionally approves the MSHCP subject to CVAG approval of
Memoranda of Understanding regarding the funding of Gene Autry Drive
bridge improvements and the establishment of transfer of "take" rights
under certain circumstances; 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the
Implementing Agreement, subject to final approval by the City Attorney;
and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments,
subject to final approval by the City Attorney. A5285. A5286. Motion
Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and
carried 4-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Pougnet, Mayor Pro
Tern Foat, and Mayor Oden.
NOES: Councilmember McCulloch.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
DANA STEWART, Palm Springs, commented on the Shadowrock project and stated
her objections, and requested the extension of the development project be denied.
JONO HILDNER, Palm Springs, commented on the Shadowrock project and requested
the Council deny the request to extend the Development Agreement.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, provided an update on the activities of MainStreet, and
commented on the current Initiative being circulated in the City.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., and 2.J. Motion
Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Mayor Oden and unanimously carried on
a roll call vote.
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Receive and file the Report on the Posting of the May 17, 2006,
City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of May 3, 2006, and the May
10, 2006 as amended. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR APRIL 2006:
ACTION: Receive and file Staff Authorized Agreements covering the
period April 1 through April 30, 2006. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.1). APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21583, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED 4-22-06 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 410223 THROUGH
410274 TOTALING $65,696.91, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED
1012864 THROUGH 1012892 TOTALING $127,940.38, THREE WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR $53,310.26 AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS
OF $861,501.15 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,108,448.70
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21584,
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
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May 17, 2006
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NUMBERED 1012895 THROUGH 1013163 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $2,883,632.33 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.F. PURCHASE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT PARAMEDIC RESCUE SQUAD
VEHICLE:
ACTION: Adopt Minute Order No. 7859, Approving the purchase of one
(1) new paramedic rescue squad vehicle from Taylor Made Ambulances in
an amount not-to-exceed $119,115.47. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.G. JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON AT
VISTA CHINO AND SUNRISE WAY FOR UTILITY UNDERGROUNDNG
ON SUNRISE WAY AT VISTA CHINO:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7860, Approving a joint use
agreement with Southern California Edison establishing rights and
responsibilities for utility undergrounding within Sunrise Way, from Vista
Chino to Via Negocio, Section 1, Township 4 South, Range 4 East; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5287.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.H. DISSOLVING THE CALIFORNIA UTILITY BUYERS JOINT POWERS
AUTHORITY:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21585, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIRES
THE DISSOLUTION OF THE CALIFORNIA UTILITY BUYERS JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY, OF WHICH IT IS A MEMBER, AND VOTES FOR
SUCH DISSOLUTION;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to sign all
necessary documents. A4424. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.J. APPROVE INCREASE IN EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION WITH
ADOBE REMODELERS:
ACTION: Adopt Minute Order No. 7861, Approving an increase in
expenditure authorization with Adobe Remodelers for as-needed minor
construction and repair services in an amount not-to-exceed $80,000.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar,
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Pro Tern Foat stated she may have a perceived business related conflict of
interest related to her partner with regard to Item 2.E., and would not participate in the
discussion or the vote and left Council Chamber.
2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.
1689, APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF THE DEVELOPMENT
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May 17, 2006
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SHADOWROCK REAL ESTATE
DEVELOPMENT, LLC, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG TRAMWAY
ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES WEST OF HIGHWAY 111:
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1689, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
AN EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND SHADOWROCK REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT,
LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED ALONG TRAMWAY ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES WEST OF
HIGHWAY 111, PDD 224, SECTIONS 5, 6, AND 8." Motion Councilmember
Mills, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and carried 3-1 on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, and Mayor Oden.
NOES: Councilmember Pougnet.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Foat.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat returned to the dais.
2.1. TIME EXTENSION OF THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 290 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31848
LOCATED AT AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND SAN RAFAEL DRIVE, ZONE R-
1-C, SECTION 25 FOR PALM SPRINGS VILLAGE-309, LLC:
Councilmember Pougnet stated his support for the extension but did not support
the project.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested staff address the status of the litigation and the
extension of Sunrise.
Councilmember Mills stated the project is being graded and requested staff
address the extension and vesting.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21586, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
ONE-YEAR EXTENSION FOR CASE NO. 5.0982, PD 290 AND TTM 31848
LOCATED AT AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND SAN RAFAEL DRIVE, ZONED PD
290 FOR PALM SPRING VILLAGE 309 LLC." Motion Councilmember
Pougnet, seconded by Mayor Oden and carried 4-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember
Pougnet, and Mayor Oden.
NOES: Mayor Pro Tern Foat.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
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5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE PALM SPRINGS LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES:
Councilmember Mills stated the Council subcommittee's recommendation
is Matthew Bousquette and directed the remaining Applicants be
considered as part of the 2006 recruitment process.
ACTION: Appoint Matthew Bousquette to the Palm Springs Library Board
of Trustees to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2007, Motion
Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Oden and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote.
5.13. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES TO REVIEW
COMMISSION AND BOARD APPLICATIONS, AND INTERVIEW
CANDIDATES AS PART OF THE 2006 ANNUAL RECRUITMENT OF
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
Mayor Pro Tern Foat stated she would be interested in the serving on the
subcommittees for Library Board, Planning Commission and Public Arts
Commission.
Councilmember McCulloch stated he would be interested in serving on the
subcommittees for Administrative Appeals Board, Historic Site
Preservation Board, and Planning Commission.
Councilmember Mills stated he would be interested in serving on the
subcommittees for Historic Site Preservation Board, Planning Commission
and either the Parks and Recreation Commission or the Public Arts
Commission, and will fill in as necessary.
Councilmember Pougnet and Mayor Oden indicated they would be willing
to fill in as necessary.
ACTION: Direct the City Clerk to provide further recommendations based
on the City Council's input. By consensus of the City Council.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Pougnet congratulated Mayor Oden as a new Grandfather.
Mayor Oden outlined the activities and events attended by the Mayor's Office.
Mayor Oden requested a report on Dust Control, enforcement and violations; Code
Enforcement, and the numbering of buildings in Downtown Palm Springs.
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ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8:47 P.M. to a Study Session and
Adjourned Regular Meeting on Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at 6:00 P.M., City Hall, City
Council Chamber, preceded by a Closed Session at 5:00 P.M., City Hall, Small
Conference Room, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
7TH DAY OF JUNE, 2006.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
mes Thompson, City dlerk