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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010
Council Chamber
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Palm Springs Air Force ROTC Junior Color Guard, led the
Pledge.
INVOCATION: Pastor Mike Coppersmith, Our Savior's Community Church, led the
Invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro Tern
Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Pougnet and the City Council presented a Certificate of Appreciation to April
Hildner for her service to the Community, upon her relocating from the City of Palm
Springs.
Mayor Pougnet and the City Council proclaimed March 25, 2010, as Arbor Day in the
City of Palm Springs.
Mayor Pougnet and the City Council proclaimed March 27, 2010, 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
as Earth Hour in the City of Palm Springs.
Mayor Pougnet provided an update on the following activities: Green Citizen Award,
Palm Springs Wild West Rodeo Ribbon event, the Fresh and Easy opening, the
Community Redevelopment Agency award to the City, update on the Springs Shopping
Center, St. Theresa's Walk-A-Thon event, United Way VIP Water Challenge, and the
recent Wexler Weekend.
The Office of Neighborhood Involvement provided an update on the Neighborhood
Blade Sign program and the key fobs fundraiser.
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Mayor Pougnet provided an update on Census 2010.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland reported that the meeting was
called to order at 4:30 p.m. and the City Council recessed into Closed Session to
discuss Items on the posted Closed Session Agenda. No reportable actions were taken.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Foat requested Items 2.H. and 2.J. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion, and requested the City Council hear Item 4.C.
immediately following public comment.
Mayor Pougnet noted a correction to the March 3, 2010 City Council Minutes, and
requested Item 2.N. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded
by Mayor Pro Tom Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson,
and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
I.A. 36TH PROGRAM YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT 2009-10 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND CDBG BUDGET
APPROVAL, AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT TO THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT GRANT
NO. B-10-MC-06-0561 IN THE AMOUNT OF $540,650 AND
APPROVING SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS:
Dale Cook, Community Development Administrator, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated March 17, 2010.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
HARVEY STERN, Golden Rainbow Senior Center, outlined the program
at the Golden Rainbow Senior Center and requested the City Council fund
the request.
LISA PRICE, Center on Deafness Inland Empire, outlined the services of
the Center and requested the City Council consider the funding for the
Center on Deafness Inland Empire.
PHILIP COREY RUBIN, outlined the services of the Center on Deafness
Inland Empire, and requested the City Council consider funding.
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BETTY LUDWICK, outlined the services of the Center on Deafness Inland
Empire, and requested the City Council consider funding.
MARY ANNE PUGIN, outlined the services of the Center on Deafness
Inland Empire, and requested the City Council consider funding.
VICTOR LEMA, outlined the services of the Center on Deafness Inland
Empire, and requested the City Council consider funding.
MODELA KURZET, Palm Springs, outlined the services of the Center on
Deafness Inland Empire, and requested the City Council consider funding.
PETER DEMARTINO, Desert AIDS Project, and requested the City
Council consider funding of the facilities improvement project.
LULAMAE CLEMONS, Fair Housing Council of Riverside, provide
background on the programs at the Fair Housing Council of Riverside, and
requested the City Council consider funding.
WILLIE JAMES HOLLAND, SR., commented on the lack of facilities at the
James O. Jesse Unity Center.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Weigel requested staff address if Desert Highland Unity
Center had submitted an application, and requested staff ensure that
funding provided to the Family YMCA of the Desert are provided in Palm
Springs.
Councilmember Foat requested staff explain the scoring process, the
make up of the Committee, and requested staff look at prohibiting
members of the Committee from participating who represent agencies that
are seeking funding.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22680, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE 2010-2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN STRATEGIC
GOALS AND THE 2010-2011 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; APPROVING THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PLANS AND BUDGET TO
THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN
DEVELOPMENT (HUD), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE APPROVAL/AGREEMENT WITH HUD - GRANT NO. B-
10-MC-06-0561 IN THE AMOUNT OF $540,650 AND THE
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS;" 3) Authorize the City Manager to
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appropriately adjust the 2010-11 CDBG Budget amount, and the
respective Subrecipient Agreements, to the apportioned difference
consistent with HUD's final released Fiscal Year 2010 CDBG allocation;
and 4) Approve the following Subrecipient Agreements and City
Departments' Memoranda of Understanding in a form acceptable to the
City Attorney. A5814.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22680, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE 2010-2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN STRATEGIC
GOALS AND THE 2010-2011 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; APPROVING THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PLANS AND BUDGET TO
THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN
DEVELOPMENT (HUD), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE APPROVAL/AGREEMENT WITH HUD - GRANT NO. B-
10-MC-06-0561 IN THE AMOUNT OF $540,650 AND THE
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS;" and 3) Approve the following
Subrecipient Agreements and City Departments' Memoranda of
Understanding in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, A5814.
Santiago Sunrise Village Mobilehome Park
Community Facility Replacement $15,000 A5948
Desert AIDS Project
Energy-Efficiency Retrofitting $70,422 A5949
City of Palm Springs
Department of Public Works & Engineering
Arnico Tract Sewer Improvements $266,000 A5950
Family YMCA of the Desert
Recreational Programming $15,098 A5951
(YMCA Funding shall be in Palm Springs)
Western Coachella Valley PAL
Partial Summer Scholarship Program $21,000 A5952
Coachella Valley Housing Coalition
Bilingual Computer Technology $15,000 A5953
Desert Samaritans for the Elderly
Financial Aid $15,000 A5954
Golden Rainbow Senior Center
Food Bank Distribution $15,000 A5955
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City Palm Springs
Dept. of Community & Economic Development
Home Repair Program $55,000 A5956
Fair Housing Council of Riverside
Fair Housing Services $15,000 A5957
Motion Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pro Tom
Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro
Tem Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
RON MOORE, Parkwest Construction Company, commented on Item 21., and
requested the City Council grant the protest and reject the bid of WE Oneil
Construction.
MIKE RABLE, commented on Item 2.L., and requested the City dismiss the protest.
LAUREL WILLIAMS, requested the City Council adopt the Resolution in Support of the
California Desert Protection Act of 2010.
GERALDINE CARPENTER, Palm Springs, requested the City Council consider
programs recognizing locally-grown organic food more available in the City.
PAUL LEWIN, Palm Springs, requested the City Council consider funding additional
studies to review impacts to tourism by the proposed Riverside County Regional
Detention Center.
WILLIAM JAIKEN, stated they are working on the Viceroy Hotel, and they are 99%
complete with the project.
MICHELE JOHNSON, Palm Springs, requested the tennis court lights at DeMuth Park
be turned off when not in use, and complained of loud speaker noise.
APRIL HILDNER, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.C., and requested the City
Council approve the Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan.
DAN SPENCER, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.C., and requested the City
Council approve the Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan.
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JOHN LUJAR, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.C., and requested the City Council
approve the Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan.
LYNDA KERNEY, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.C., and requested the City
Council approve the Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan.
KEVIN TOWNER, provided an update on the activities of the Palm Springs
Neighborhood Involvement Community.
BARBARA BEATY, commented on the recent appointment to the Human Rights
Commission.
NANCY STUART, provided an update on the activities of the Palm Springs Aerial
Tramway.
PAUL ORTEGA, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.C., and requested the City
Council approve the Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan,
WILLIE JAMES HOLLAND, SR., commented on the lack of improvements in the Desert
Highland area in the City of Palm Springs.
JOAN MARTIN, commented on Item 4.C., and requested the City Council approve the
Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan.
FRANK TYSEN, Palm Springs, requested the City Council consider funding additional
studies to review impacts to tourism by the proposed Riverside County Regional
Detention Center.
FRANK GAYDOS, spoke in support of proposed legislation for a Sand to Snow National
Monument.
JOAN TAYLOR, spoke in support of the California Desert Protection Act of 2010.
JOHN TYMON, commented on Earth Day, lack of Department stores in Palm Springs,
and the Well in the Desert hot meal program.
The City Council heard Item 4.C. out of order.
4.C. TAHQUITZ CREEK TRAIL MASTER PLAN:
Sharon Heider, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated March 17, 2010, and requested
the City Council incorporate comments from the Tribal Council.
Councilmember Foat stated it's a great plan, hoped the plan would not sit on a
shelf, requested the City Manager seek grant funding, and requested staff
address if Quimby funds could be used.
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Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson echoed the positive comments on the plan, requested
the City Manager use some of the Economic Recovery Funds be used to secure
a grant writer.
Councilmember Weigel stated his support of the plan and requested staff
address signage.
Mayor Pougnet stated his support and the seeking of grants, as the project is
shovel ready.
ACTION: 1) Approve the Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan incorporating
comments from the Tribal Council; and 2) Direct staff to pursue grant funding.
Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pougnet and
unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro Tern
Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson commented on the success of the Neighborhood
organizations.
Councilmember Foat thanked the citizens that spoke at the meeting, and thanked April
Hider for her dedication to the City.
Mayor Pougnet noted the Department stores in the City of Palm Springs, and upcoming
projects in the Desert Highland area.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Ready requested Tammy Perezchica,
Downtown Administrator, provide an update on the Downtown Vacant Window
Program.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Foat requested Items 2.H. and 2.J. be returned to the Consent
Calendar.
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.13., 2.C., .2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.1., 2.J.,
2.K., 2.L., 2.M., 2.0., 2.P and 2.Q. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson,
seconded by Councilmember Weigel and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll
call vote.
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AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro Tern
Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Receive and file Report on the Posting of the Mach 17, 2010,
City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of March 3, 2010. Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar, as corrected.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22681, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1040613 THROUGH 1040766, IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $528,941.43, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.13. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR JANUARY AND
FEBRUARY 2010:
ACTION: Receive and file Staff Authorized Agreements covering the
period January 1 through February 28, 2010. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.E. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF JANUARY 31, 2010:
ACTION: Receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report as of
January 31, 2010, Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.F. RATIFY AND APPOINT THE NOMINATION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
MIRAGE TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2011:
ACTION: Appoint Clayton Mayes, as the City of Rancho Mirage
representative, to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for
the unexpired term ending June 30, 2011. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.G. RATIFY AND REAPPOINT THE NOMINATION OF THE CITY OF
COACHELLA TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION FOR THE TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010:
ACTION: Appoint Coachella Councilmember Jesse Villarreal, as the City
of Coachella representative, to the Palm Springs International Airport
Commission for the term ending December 31, 2010. Approved as part
of the Consent Calendar.
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2.H. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
AGREEMENT NO. A5784 WITH TERRA NOVA PLANNING &
RESEARCH, INC., FOR ADDITIONAL ENTITLEMENT WORK FOR THE
COLLEGE OF THE DESERT WESTERN COACHELLA VALLEY
CAMPUS:
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A5784 with
Terra Nova Planning & Research, Inc. for additional entitlement work for
the College of the Desert Western Coachella Valley Campus, in the
amount of $39,510; 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all
necessary documents; and 3) Direct the Director of Finance to authorize a
budget adjustment and transfer $12,500 from Account No 811-818-8191
to Account No. 811-8191-65194. A5784. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.1. WEST AVIATION SERVICES, INC. NON-EXCLUSIVE OPERATING
AND LEASE AGREEMENT FOR EXCLUSIVE USE SPACE:
ACTION: 1) Approve a Non-Exclusive operating and Lease Agreement
for Exclusive Use Space with West Aviation Services, Inc for 351 square
feet effective February 1, 2010, through January 31, 2012, with two one-
year options at $754.36 per month, and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute the Agreement. A5958. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.J. PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CALIFORNIA DESERT
PROTECTION ACT OF 2010:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22682, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING WILDERNESS, WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS, NATIONAL
MONUMENTS, NATIONAL PARKS AND PRESERVE ADDITIONS IN
THE CALIFORNIA DESERT." Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.K. AWARD AGREEMENT FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STADIUM RE-ROOF
PROJECT (CP 08-23):
ACTION: 1) Approve an agreement with ATOM Engineering Construction
for the Palm Springs Stadium Re-roof Project in the amount of $35,979
(CP 08-23); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
A5959. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
21. DISPOSITION OF BID PROTEST FOR THE PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL
CARE FACILITY (CP 07-24):
ACTION: 1) Find that the bid protest from Parkwest Construction
Company was not material to the outcome of the bid and reject the
protest; and 2) Find that WE Oneil Construction is the lowest, responsive,
responsible bidder for the Animal Care Facility (CP 07-24). Approved as
part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.M. ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES AND MEMBERSHIP LISTS FROM
CERTIFIED NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS:
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.0. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4665 WITH HDR
ENGINEERING, INC., FOR THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL RAILROAD
BRIDGE WIDENING PROJECT (CP 01-04):
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A4665 with
HDR Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $54,587 for a total revised
contract amount of $642,503 for the Gene Autry Trail Railroad Bridge
Widening Project (CP 01-04); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A4665. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.P. JOINT ITEM OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE CITY'S PURCHASE OF THE
FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3601
EAST MESQUITE ROAD:
ACTION: 1) Approve the purchase of the property located at 3601 East
Mesquite Road by the City of Palm Springs with Quimby Funds, the
issuance of the promissory note and a lease back agreement, with the
same terms and conditions of the previously approved Community
Redevelopment Agency purchase of the property; and 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 22683, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009-
10." A5881. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.Q. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH THE AGUA CALIENTE CULTURAL MUSEUM FOR USE OF THE
AGENCY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 219 SOUTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CULTURAL EXHIBITIONS
AND EDUCATION:
ACTION: 1) Approve a Lease Agreement with Agua Caliente Cultural
Museum for the non-exclusive use of the Agency owned property at 219
South Palm Canyon Drive for the purpose of promoting cultural education;
and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all the necessary
documents. A5961. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.N. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH LANCE, SOLL & LUNGHARD, LLP TO
PROVIDE AUDITING SERVICES:
Mayor Pougnet requested City staff comment on the "clean" audits of the City
and the Redevelopment Agency.
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ACTION: 1) Approve an agreement with Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP in a form
approved by the City Attorney, to provide auditing services not to exceed
$207,145 for three years with two additional one-year options at the discretion of
the City Manager; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
A5960. Motion Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Weigel and
unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro Tern
Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5943 WITH HARDY &
HARPER, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $550,000 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2008-09 AND 2009-10 ANNUAL ASPHALT OVERLAY PROJECT (CP
08-28):
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated March 17, 2010.
ACTION: 1) Approve Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. A5943 with
Hardy & Harper, Inc. for additional streets to be added to the Fiscal Year
2008-09 and 2009-10 Annual Overlay Project in an amount not to exceed
$550,000 (CP 08-28); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A5943. Motion Councilmember Weigel,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson and carried 3-0 on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Weigel, and Mayor
Pro Tem Hutcheson.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
ABSTAIN: Mayor Pougnet.
Councilmember Foat requested the City Attorney address adjacent
property ownership, and any such requirement to abstain from the vote on
the street overlay project.
4.B. UPDATE OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE VICEROY
HOTEL LOCATED AT 415 SOUTH BELARDO AND CONSIDERATION
OF REVOCATION (CASE NO. 5.0909):
Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided a verbal update of the
progress at the Viceroy Hotel.
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ACTION: Direct staff to return to the City Council at the April 7, 2010,
meeting for another update. By consensus of the City Council.
S. NEW BUSINESS:
S.A. AUTHORIZE AN INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR A CITY HALL
EMERGENCY GENERATOR:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated March 17, 2010.
Councilmember Weigel requested staff address the ramifications if the
generator is not replaced.
ACTION: Authorize City staff to issue an Invitation for Bids for the
purchase and installation of a new 500 KW 1000 AMP Diesel Emergency
Generator with interconnectivity to the City Hall Electrical System. Motion
Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pougnet and
unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro
Tern Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
5.13. COUNCILMEMBER REQUEST TO DISCUSS THE CITY'S
PARTICIPATION AND/OR FUNDING OF ADDITIONAL STUDIES FOR
THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER
PROJECT'S IMPACT TO TOURISM:
City Manager Ready provided an update on the Riverside County
Regional Detention Center EIR progress, and stated the hotel operators
have requested $10,000 to fund an additional study related to impacts on
tourism.
Councilmember Foat stated the hotel operators have hired an attorney to
prepare comments to the EIR for the tourism community costing $5,000
and have requested the City fund $10,000 for the study, and stated her
support for the funding from tourism funds.
Mayor Pougnet suggested the City fund a portion of the study, and
requested the stakeholders fund 50% of the cost.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson stated his support matching the funding with
the stakeholders, and joining together on this study as is impacts tourism.
Councilmember Weigel stated the comment period has been extended in
the EIR, and now would be the time for the City to provide for additional
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comments, and stated his support for making additional comments, but
indicated he was not in favor of funding the entire cost of the study.
City Manager Ready indicated there is no budgeted funding available,
staff could review the tourism budget; however, it may affect other
programs for tourism.
No action taken.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at &54 p.m. to a joint meeting with the
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Council, Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at
5:30 P.M., Palm Springs International Airport Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 3400 East
Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, preceded by Closed Session at 4:30 p.m., Palm
Springs International Airport Small Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 3400 East Tahquitz
Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
7T" DAY OF APRIL, 2010.
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STEP N P. POUGN , MAYOR
ATTEST:
,*ES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK