HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/6/2005 - STAFF REPORTS (13) PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2005
COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to order at 6:11 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Foat led the Pledge.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember
Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch, Mayor Oden.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, Assistant City Manager Butzlaff, City Attorney
Holland, City Clerk Thompson, City Treasurer Graves.
PRESENTATIONS: None.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson stated that staff has requested the City Council continue Public
Hearing Item I.B. Application by Southwestern Investments on behalf of Goodwill
Industries to July 6, 2005 and direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public
Hearing.
City Clerk Thompson stated that staff has requested the City Council continue the Joint
City Council and Redevelopment Agency Public Hearing to July 6, 2005 and direct the
City Clerk/Assistant Agency Secretary to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing.
Councilmember Mills and Mayor Oden noted their abstentions on Item 2.13. Minutes of
the June 15, 2005 City Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch noted his abstention on Warrant Nos. 1005740 and 1005986
on Item 2.D. as business related.
Councilmember Mills noted his abstention on Warrant Nos. 1005949, 1005950, and
1005951 as business related.
Councilmember Mills noted his abstention on Item 2.1-1. as business related.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Pougnet,
seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried.
Item No. 2 . B .
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REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland reported that at 4:30 P.M.
Mayor Oden called the meeting to order and the City Council recessed into Closed
Session to discuss matters on the posted Closed Session Agenda. The City Council
received reports, and no reportable actions were taken.
1. PUBLIC HEARING:
I.A. APPLICATION BY PSP HANGARS I, LLC (CASE TTM32806) FOR A
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO CREATE A ONE LOT, CONDOMINIUM
MAP FOR THE EXISTING TWO COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS WITH
EIGHT HANGARS IN EACH BUILDING, LOCATED AT 3400 EAST
TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY (PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT), ZONE A,
SECTION 18, APN 677-270-026 AND 677-270-027:
Norm Canchola, Interim Director of Planning Services, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 29,
2005.
Mayor Oden opened the Public Hearing and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
JOHN SANBORN, Palm Springs, stated he is available to answer any
questions if so desired, and requested the City Council support of the
project.
No further speakers coming forward, the Public Hearing was closed.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21315, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 32806 FOR THE CREATION OF
A ONE LOT, COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM MAP ON
APPROXIMATELY 2.54 ACRES, AT 3400 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON
WAY, ZONE A, SECTION 18, APN 677-270-026 AND 677-270-027."
Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
1.13. APPLICATION BY SOUTHWESTERN INVESTMENTS, LLC, OWNER,
ON BEHALF OF GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA, LESSEE FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
SECONDHAND STORE OPERATED BY A CHARITABLE
ORGANIZATION LOCATED AT 150 SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE
CDN, SECTION 13, APN 502-161-004, CASE NO. 5.1048:
ACTION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to July 6, 2005; and 2) Direct
the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. By
consensus of the City Council.
1.C. APPLICATION BY 111/CAMINO REAL LLC (CASE 5.1022, PD-305,
TTM32732) FOR A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AND PLANNED
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DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 305, TO SUBDIVIDE APPROXIMATELY
5.55 ACRES INTO 11 LOTS, CONSTRUCT 25 RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUMS, 9 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES, AND A
RESTAURANT IN THE RESORT OVERLAY ZONE, LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CAMINO REAL AND EAST PALM
CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R-2 AND R-3, SECTION 26, APNS 511-042-012
AND 511-042-011:
Norm Canchola, Interim Director of Planning Services, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 29,
2005.
Mayor Oden opened the Public Hearing and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
HAROLD WHITSON, Palm Springs, stated he resides directly across from
the project and requested the City Council approve the project.
GEOFFREY PAYNE, Applicant, stated he is available to answer any
questions and requested the City Council approve of the project.
No further speakers coming forward, the Public Hearing was closed.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21316, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING
THE FILING OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION,
APPROVING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 305 FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF 25
RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS, 9 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES,
AND A RESTAURANT OF APPROXIMATELY 5,000 SQUARE FEET IN
THE RESORT OVERLAY ZONE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW THE RESTAURANT USE ONLY IN THE LOCATION SPECIFIED
ON THE SITE PLAN ALLOW RELIEF IN THE CRITERIA, PER SECTION
92.04.01.D.17 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR MINIMUM LOT
AREA FOR A RESTAURANT AND ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS FOR THE 25 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS, 9 SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENCES, AND RESTAURANT, APPROVING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP 32732 FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF APPROXIMATELY 5.55
ACRES INTO 11 LOTS 1 LOT OF APPROXIMATELY 149,897 SQUARE
FEET (3.44 ACRES) FOR 25 CONDOMINIUMS, 9 LOTS
APPROXIMATELY 6,150 TO '10,788 SQUARE FEET FOR THE 9
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES, AND 1 LOT APPROXIMATELY 24,766
SQUARE FEET FOR THE RESTAURANT, LOCATED AT CAMINO REAL
AND EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R-3 AND R-2, SECTION 26,
APN 511-042-012 AND 511-042-011." Motion Councilmember Pougnet,
seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote.
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1.13. USER FEE STUDY AND COST ALLOCATION PLAN, PROPOSED
RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2005-06:
Troy Butzlaff, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated June 29, 2005.
No speakers coming forward, the Public Hearing was closed.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21317, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ACCEPTING A USER FEE STUDY AND COST ALLOCATION PLAN,
ADOPTING CERTAIN USER FEES AND CHARGES, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO INCORPORATE SUCH FEES
AND CHARGES AS PART OF THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE FEE
SCHEDULE," as amended in Exhibit B Administrative Appeals Board
Appeal fee set at $100.00, and retaining the current fees for Police
Department False Alarm Fees. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded
by Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call
vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
WAYNE McKINNY, M.D., Palm Springs, spoke in support of Item 2J. and commented
on the accounting for the actual number of homeless in the City at any given time.
VIC GAINER, Palm Springs, commented on AB557, the sale of the Wastewater
Treatment Plant and the process of bringing that action to the voters of Palm Springs.
LINDA BARRACK, Palm Springs, spoke in support of Item 2.J. lease extension with The
Well in Desert.
ALEX WHITE, Palm Springs, requested the City Council waive the fees for Item 5.A. the
AWF Desert Celebrity Classic Golf Tournament.
DAVE LUKER, General Manager Desert Water Agency, commented on AB557 and the
sale of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The City Council recessed at 7:18 PM.
The City Council reconvened at 7:30 PM.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
The City Council recessed at 7:30 PM as the City of Palm Springs Community
Redevelopment Agency.
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JOINT PUBLIC HEARING (CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY):
RA3. APPROVAL OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
VIP MOTOR CARS, INC., AND PARTNER LAND DEVELOPMENT, LLC, AN
ARKANSAS LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION, FOR THE DISPOSITION
OF A 8-ACRE PARCEL, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA 1:
ACTION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to July 6, 2005; and 2) Direct the City
Clerk/Assistant Agency Secretary to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing.
By consensus of the City Council and the Agency Members.
The City Council reconvened at 7:31 PM.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.1., 2.J.,
2.K., 2.L., and 2.M. Motion Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch, 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 Agenda, June
29, 2005 City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of June 15,
2005. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting the
abstentions of Councilmember Mills and Mayor Oden.
2.C. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF APRIL 30, 2005:
ACTION: Receive and File Treasurer's Investment Report as of April 30,
2005. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.D. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21318, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED JUNE 4, 2005;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21319, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1005939 THROUGH 1006175
THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,290,835.75;" and 3) Adopt
Resolution No. 21320, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING PAYMENT
OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANT NO, 1005740 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $939.96." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar,
noting the abstentions of Mayor Pro Tem McCulloch on Warrant Nos.
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1005740 and 1005986; and Councilmember Mills on Warrant Nos.
1005949, 1005950, and 1005951.
2E. RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR AGUA CALIENTE CULTURAL
MUSEUM AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21321, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NEW AGUA CALIENTE
CULTURAL MUSEUM IN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND THE
MUSEUM'S CAMPAIGN TO PRESERVE THE NATIVE SPIRIT OF THE
DESERT IN RAISING THE $40 MILLION NEEDED TO BUILD THE NEW
MUSEUM." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.F. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS CALLING THE NOVEMBER 8, 2005
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, ORDERING SERVICES AND
ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATE STATEMENTS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21322, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA CALLING
AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A REGULAR GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2005 FOR
THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE
PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA;" 2)
Adopt Resolution No. 21323, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA REQUESTING THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO
RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE
CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2005;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 21324, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR
CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES
STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2005."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.G, APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
REHABILITATION OF THE COMMUTER APRON AT THE PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PROJECT NO. CP2005-11:
ACTION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. 7693, Adopting plans and
specifications for the Rehabilitation of the Commuter Apron, City Project
No. CP2005-11, and the Engineer's construction cost estimate of
$1,600,000; and 2) Direct staff to proceed with the solicitation of bids for
City Project No. CP2005-11. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.H. AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MSA
ASSOCIATES INC. FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR CASE NO. 5.1042, PD-311,
TTM 33514 PALM CANYON LLC, 450 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7694, Authorizing the City Attorney
to prepare a Professional Services Agreement with MSA Associates, Inc.
in the amount of $105,000, for the preparation of a joint Environmental
Impact Report for Case No. 5.1042, PD-311, TTM 33514 an application by
Palm Canyon LLC for the Palm Canyon Project to develop a mixed use
development at 450 South Palm Canyon Drive and approving the
agreement; and 2) Direct the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A5123. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting
the abstention of Councilmember Mills as business related.
2.1. REQUESTING CALPERS EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY
EMPLOYMENT OF ALLEN SMOOT:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21325 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS REQUESTING THE
CALPERS BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION APPROVE AN
EMPLOYMENT EXTENSION PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
2122(h) FOR RETIREE ALLEN SMOOT TO COMPLETE THE PALM
SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT." Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.J. EXERCISE ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSION OPTION IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE LEASE AGREEMENT OF THE WELL IN THE DESERT FOR
USE OF MUNICIPALLY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY OF THE DR. R.G.
FREY — JAYCEE COMMUNITY BUILDING AT 1911 EAST BARISTO
ROAD:
ACTION: Approve Minute Order No. 7695, Authorizing the City Manager
to execute a letter of mutual consent with The Well in the Desert to
exercise a one-year extension option to June 30, 2006 for Lease
Agreement No. A4499 for the use of City owned property at 1911 East
Baristo Road. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.K. ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENT TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE:
ACTION: Receive and File. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.L. RESOLUTION AMENDING PERSONNEL RULE 16.2 TO COMPLY
WITH HUD REGULATIONS REGARDING REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21326, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AMENDING PERSONNEL
RULE 16.2 FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE CITY SERVICE TO COMPLY
WITH FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS REGARDING
I REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION." Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
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2.M. SHORT-TERM EXTENSION TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
VEOLIA WATER AMERICA WEST (FORMERLY U.S. FILTER
OPERATING SERVICES) FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT:
ACTION: Adopt Minute Order No. 7696 Approving the Second
Amendment to Agreement No. 4123 with Veolia Water America (Formerly
U.S. Filter Operating Services) extending the term of the agreement for
thirty (30) days to facilitate further negotiations. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC NUISANCES,
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT, AND THE PROVISION OF
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AS A REMEDY FOR SECURING
ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE:
City Attorney Holland provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated June 29, 2005.
ACTION: 1) Waive the reading of the Ordinance text in its entirety and
introduce by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No.
1669, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 1.01.170, 1.08.050, 11.72.010,
11.72.180, 11.72.220, AND 11.72.225 OF, ADDING SECTION, 1.01.171,
1.01.172, AND 1.01.240 TO, ADDING CHAPTER 1.06 TO, AND
REPEALING SECTIONS 11.72.186 AND 11.72.195 OF, THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO PUBLIC NUISANCES,
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT, AND THE PROVISION OF
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AS A REMEDY FOR SECURING
ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE." Motion
Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Councilmember Mills stated has a property related conflict, would not participate
in the discussion or the vote, and left City Council Chamber.
4.A. CONVENTION CENTER PROJECT APPROVAL OF STEEL TRADE
CHANGE ORDER NO, 3 AND RELEASE FROM FURTHER DELAY
CLAIMS:
Allen Smoot, Project Administrator, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated June 29, 2005.
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ACTION: Adopt Minute Order No. 7697, Approving change order No. 3 to
Agreement No. 4857 with W & W Steel Company, Inc. for a total add
amount of $129,665 and releasing W & W Steel Company, Inc. from
further claims of delay by the City of Palm Springs. Motion Mayor Pro
Tern McCulloch, seconded by Councilmember Foat and carried on a
roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Foat and Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern
McCulloch, and Mayor Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
Councilmember Mills returned to the dais at 7:40 PM
4.13. APPOINTMENT OF VARIOUS COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD
MEMBERS FOR THE 2005 ANNUAL RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
MOTION: (failed)
1. Appoint Richard Rodieck to the Administrative Appeals Board for a
term ending June 30, 2008; and appoint Dennis Patt to the
Administrative Appeals Board to fill a mid-term vacancy for the term
ending June 30, 2007.
2. Appoint Howard Packer, A.D. Kessler and Tim Albert to the Palm
Springs International Airport Commission for terms ending June 30,
2008; and appoint Bjorn Ahlstrom to the Commission to fill a mid-
term vacancy for the term ending June 30, 2007; and direct the City
Clerk to continue to advertise for the remaining mid-term vacancy
for the term ending June 30, 2006.
3. Appoint John Williams and Jade Nelson to the Historic Site
Preservation Board for terms ending June 30, 2008; and appoint
Roxann Ploss to the Board to fill a mid-term vacancy for the term
ending June 30, 2007.
4. Appoint Dorothy Bowens, Judith Doyle and Dennis Carroll to the
Human Rights Commission for terms ending June 30, 2008.
5. Appoint Mary Lou Feenstra to the Library Board for the term ending
June 30, 2008.
6. Appoint Cosimo Aiello, Rev. Dr. Bridgette Sullenger and Joy
Meredith to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the terms
ending June 30, 2008.
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7. Appoint Florence Klassen to the Personnel Board for the term
ending June 30, 2008.
8. Appoint Diane Marantz and Rick Hutcheson to the Planning
Commission for the terms ending June 30, 2008.
9. Appoint Charles Ciali and Dr. Merle Miller to the Public Arts
Commission for the terms ending June 30, 2008.
Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet
and failed on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Pougnet.
NOES: Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Tem McCulloch, Mayor Oden.
ACTION.
1. Appoint Richard Rodieck to the Administrative Appeals Board for a
term ending June 30, 2008; and appoint Dennis Patt to the
Administrative Appeals Board to fill a mid-term vacancy for the term
ending June 30, 2007.
2. Appoint Howard Packer, A.D. Kessler and Tim Albert to the Palm
Springs International Airport Commission for terms ending June 30,
2008; and appoint Bjorn Ahlstrom to the Commission to fill a mid-
term vacancy for the term ending June 30, 2007; and direct the City
Clerk to continue to advertise for the remaining mid-term vacancy
for the term ending June 30, 2006.
4. Appoint Dorothy Bowens, Judith Doyle and Dennis Carroll to the
Human Rights Commission for terms ending June 30, 2008.
5. Appoint Mary Lou Feenstra to the Library Board for the term ending
June 30, 2008.
6. Appoint Cosimo Aiello, Rev. Dr. Bridgette Sullenger and Joy
Meredith to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the terms
ending June 30, 2008.
7. Appoint Florence Klassen to the Personnel Board for the term
ending June 30, 2008.
8. Appoint Diane Marantz and Rick Hutcheson to the Planning
Commission for the terms ending June 30, 2008.
9. Appoint Charles Ciali and Dr. Merle Miller to the Public Arts
Commission for the terms ending June 30, 2008.
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Motion Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch, seconded by Councilmember
Mills and unanimously carried.
ACTION:
3. Appoint John Williams and Jade Nelson to the Historic Site
Preservation Board for terms ending June 30, 2008; and direct the
City Clerk to continue to advertise the remaining vacancies.
Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
McCulloch and unanimously carried.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. WAIVER OF GREENS AND CART FEES FOR THE AWF DESERT
CELEBRITY CLASSIC:
ACTION: Approve Minute Order No. 7698, Waiving Greens and Cart fees
for the AWF Desert Celebrity Classic at the Legend and Resort Golf
Courses of Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday,
November 18, 19 and 20, 2005, provided that the Promoter present a
report to the City with regard to benefit analysis to the City. Motion Mayor
Pro Tern McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Oden and carried on a roll
call vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Foat and Mills, Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch
and Mayor Oden.
NOES: Councilmember Pougnet.
5.6. PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE PALM SPRINGS
DESERT RESORTS CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY AND
IT'S OBJECTIVES:
City Manager Ready provided background information on the proposed
Resolution.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21327, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA IN
SUPPORT OF THE PALM SPRINGS DESERT RESORTS CONVENTION
AND VISITORS AUTHORITY, THE CREATION AND OBJECTIVES OF A
SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO REVISE THE BYLAWS, AND THE
RECRUITMENT OF A NEW PRESIDENT." Motion Councilmember
Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Councilmember Foat requested staff return to the City Council with recommendations
for a possible increase in the tourism budget, and commented on the condition of our
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tourism traveling booth. She complimented the Tourism Bureau for the Best of the Best
Awards.
Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch commented on the earlier discussion of Commission
appointments regarding professional decorum.
Councilmember Pougnet commented on previous City Council direction for the City
Manager to report on the tourism budget in the next six months with recommendations
on $171,000 of unfunded requests.
Councilmember Mills commented on the unfunded budget requests from the Bureau of
Tourism. He stated the City of Palm Springs Flag on the City Hall flag poll is damaged
and requested replacement or removal.
Mayor Oden commented on the activities and events attended by the Mayor's Office.
Mayor Oden commented on his recent testimony in Sacramento regarding AB557 and
the sales of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8:49 P.M. to its Regular Meeting at
6:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 6, 2005, City Hall Council Chamber, preceded by a Closed
Session at 4:30 P.M., City Hall Small Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
6T" DAY OF JULY 2005.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk