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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010
Council Chamber
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Palm Springs Air Force ROTC Junior Color Guard, led the
Pledge.
INVOCATION: Rabbi Sally Olins, Temple Isaiah, led the Invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro Tern
Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
ABSENT: Councilmember Foat.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Pougnet and the City Council proclaimed April 22, 2010, as Earth Day 2010 in
the City of Palm Springs, and May 2010 as Bike Month in the City of Palm Springs.
Mayor Pougnet provided an update on the recent events in the City of Palm Springs:
opening of Rosa Garden Apartments, White Party, Meet the Museum Event, Airport Art
Installation, and the Books v. Badges event.
Councilmember Weigel announced the upcoming Palm Springs High School production
of the King and I.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m.
and Staff requested the City Council add one Item to the Closed Session Agenda
pursuant to G.C. Section 54856.9(a) Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation,
Pacific Hospitality Group v. Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency, Case
No. INC 079881, Riverside Superior Court, Indio Division.
City Attorney Holland stated information regarding this case was received after the
posting of the Agenda, and there is an immediate need to hear and/or take action on the
Claim.
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ACTION: 1) Make the finding that the information on Case No. INC 079881 was
received after the posting of the Agenda, and there is an immediate need to hear and/or
take action on the Claim; and 2) Add to the Closed Session Agenda Pacific Hospitality
Group v. Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency, Case No. INC 079881,
Riverside Superior Court, Indio Division, pursuant to G.C. Section 54856.9(a)
Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation. Motion Mayor Pougnet, seconded
by Mayor Pro Tom Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0, noting the absence of
Councilmember Foat.
City Attorney Holland stated that the City Council recessed into Closed Session to
discuss Items on the Closed Session Agenda. City Attorney Holland reported that the
City Council authorized the City Attorney to enter into a Settlement Agreement for Citv
of Palm S rin s v. West Valley Patients Collective Association, Case No. INC 088933,
Riverside Superior Court, Indio Division, whereby the Collective and the Principals
would agree to prohibit the Collective from operating any Cannabis Dispensary in
violation of City codes and pay a fine.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson requested the City Council hear Item 5.A., out of order,
immediately following the Consent Calendar, and stated Councilmember Foat has
requested the City Council table Item 3.A. to May 5, 2010.
Councilmember Mills requested Items 2.D., 2.E., and 2.H. be removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate discussion, and noted his business related abstention
on Consent Calendar Item 2.G.
Councilmember Weigel requested Item 2.E. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion.
Mayor Pougnet requested Item 2.E. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Mayor Pro Tom Hutcheson,
seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro Tom Hutcheson,
and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Foat.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
I.A. BP WEST COAST PRODUCTS, LLC, FOR; A PROPOSAL TO
DEVELOP A FUEL STORAGE TERMINAL AND DISTRIBUTION
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FACILITY ON AN APPROXIMATE 20-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF HALLECK ROAD AND 19TH AVENUE
(CASE NO. 5.1177 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 348):
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated April 21, 2010.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
FRED NOBLE, Palm Springs, commented on the fuel supply in the
Coachella Valley, and noted the height of surrounding structures.
BRIAN CARRELL, Representing Applicant, requested the City Council
support the project.
No further speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson commented on the fuel supplies in the Valley,
the sustainability aspects of the project as a public benefit, and stated his
support for the project.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the fencing materials,
questioned if final drawings require Planning Commission and AAC
approval, suggested Condition ENG 15 be amended to construct a
sidewalk that is consistent with the existing sidewalk, requested staff
address Condition ENG 33 for the secondary emergency vehicle access,
inclusion of the building as part of the streetscape by modifying the wall,
the slope for purposes of lowering the half street, roof colors, and
additional need for landscaping at the time of approving the final plan.
Councilmember Weigel stated his support for the project.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22694, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FEIR),
AND APPROVING CASE 5.1177, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
348, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FUEL STORAGE AND
DISTRIBUTION TERMINAL FOR BP WEST COAST PRODUCTS, LLC,
ON AN APPROXIMATE 20-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF HALLECK ROAD AND 19TH AVENUE;" amending the
Conditions of Approval as follows: PLN 1 providing for the AAC to review
enhancement of landscape plans with additional plantings and the South
property line block wall to be revised to provide street views of the
Administrative Building,, and ENG 1 to construct the 19th Avenue sidewalk
with a width equal to sidewalks found in the vicinity along the North side of
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19th Avenue. Motion Councilmember Weigel, seconded by
Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro
Tem Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Foat.
1.B. RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION OF A PORTION OF VIA CHICA AND
VALMONTE NORTE (FILE R 09-20):
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated April 21, 2010.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
JOSEPH BOWEN, Representing Applicant, requested the City Council
support the Right-of-Way Vacation.
KEN FEENSTRA, Palm Springs, stated his support for the Right-of-Way
Vacation.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22695 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, VACATING
AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN A
PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATED FOR VIA CHICA
AND VALMONTE NORTE ADJACENT TO 333 L. VALMONTE NORTE IN
SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 LAST (FILE R 09-20)."
Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro
Tenn Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Foat.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
RICHARD BYFORD, Palm Springs, commented on Earth Day 2010 and the upcoming
Earth Through a Lens activities.
BRETT KLEIN, thanked the City Council for the designation of May 2010, as Bike
Month in the City of Palm Springs, and commented on the upcoming biking activities.
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MICHAEL GALLARDO, Palm Springs, commented on the Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget
and stated public safety should be the last place to cut the budget.
LISA SULLIVAN, Palm Springs, commented on the Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget and
recommended the City Council not cut the public safety budget.
JOY MEREDITH, commented on the upcoming MainStreet Downtown and Uptown
Directory Map, the activities of MainStreet and opportunities for women in the
community.
ROB ERES, commented on Consent Calendar Item 2.H., and requested the City
Council address conditions PLN 6 and ENG 7 (a), (b), and (c).
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Weigel and Councilmember Mills provided an update on Census 2010.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson encouraged members of the public to apply for Boards and
Commissions.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.13., 2.C., 2.F., 2.G.1 2.1., 2.J., 2.K.1 21., and 2.M.
Motion Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Mills and
unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro Tern
Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Foat.
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Receive and file Report on the Posting of the April 21, 2010,
City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council/Community Redevelopment Agency
Minutes of April 7, 2010. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22696, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1041331 THROUGH 1041438 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $1,294,038.16, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA" 2) Adopt
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Resolution No. 22697, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4-03-10 BY
WARRANTS NUMBERED 415587 THROUGH 415629 TOTALING
$68,274.81, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1041439 THROUGH
1041459 TOTALING $143,989.75, FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR
$56,254.67, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,132,872.48,
IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,401,391.71, DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22698, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1041460 THROUGH 1041523 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $553,203.82, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.F. APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FOR THE INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AT
INTERSTATE 10 INTERCHANGE PROJECT (CP 00-14):
ACTION: 1) Approve a Construction Cooperative Agreement with
Riverside County for the Indian Canyon Drive at Interstate 10 Interchange
Project (CP 00-14); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A5969. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.G. AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 22228 TO AUTHORIZE AN EXTENSION OF
TIME TO SATISFY CONDITIONS RELATED TO THE RIGHT-OF-WAY
VACATION OF AVENIDA EVELITA:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22700, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 6 OF RESOLUTION NO. 22228 ADOPTED MAY 21, 2008,
RELATED TO THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION
OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATED FOR AVENIDA EVELITA
BETWEEN RAMON ROAD AND CALLE DE RICARDO, AND PORTIONS
OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ON LOTS 5 AND 6 OF VISTA DEL
CIELO, AND PORTIONS OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ON LOTS 1
AND 6 OF VISTA DEL CIELO NO. 3, IN SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 4
SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST (FILE R-07-039)." Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar, noting the business related abstention of
Councilmember Mills.
2.1. REQUEST BY WALGREENS CO. FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE IN ORDER TO SELL BEER AND WINE AT THE
WALGREENS DRUGSTORE LOCATED AT 2465 EAST PALM
CANYON DRIVE, BUILDING 14 (CASE 5.1241-PCN):
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22701, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, OF PUBLIC
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CONVENIENCE IN ORDER TO SELL BEER AND WINE AT THE
WALGREENS DRUGSTORE LOCATED AT 2465 EAST PALM CANYON
DRIVE, BUILDING 14, ZONE CSC, SECTION 25." Approved as part of
the Consent Calendar.
2.J. AUTHORIZE SIGNATURE OF "ZERO" BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER
REQUIRED TO UPGRADE THE 9-1-1 SYSTEM:
ACTION: 1) Authorize the "Zero" balance purchase order for the upgrade
of the Police Department's 9-1-1 system as required by the State of
California and Verizon prior to the installation of the equipment; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2 K EXTENSION
6NTION PERIOD
010) ACQUIRED PROPERTIES C (
01-039, 9-393-023, AND 6 BY THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY USING MONIES FROM
THE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUND:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22702, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
EXTENDING THE
PERTIES
(APN 669 401 039, 69R31 RETAININGOD FOR 9--023,, AND 69-401 010) ACQU R OD BY THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS USING MONIES FROM LOW AND MODERATE INCOME
HOUSING FUND FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS." Approved as
part of the Consent Calendar.
REEMENT NO.
TH REPUBLIC
2 L INMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AG TELLIGENT TRANSPOR AT I
ION SERVES (DBA REPUBLIC ITS).
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A5793 with
Republic Intelligent Transportation Systems (dba Republic ITS), for Traffic
Signal Maintenance Services in the amount of $52,200.00 for Fiscal Year
2009-10; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A5793. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.M. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF MARCH 31, 2010:
ACTION: Receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report as of March
31, 2010 Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.D. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5672 WITH SWATTIMIERS
ARCHITECTS FOR THE DESIGN OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER PROJECT:
ACTION: Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A5672, with Swatt/Miers
Architects for the design of the Animal Shelter Project, to establish a 5% change
order authority limit for the City Manager to utilize during the administration of
said agreement; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
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documents. A5672. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tern Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro Tern
Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Foat.
Mayor Pougnet stated he has a conflict of interest with respect to Item 2.E., as he is
curentlyenant in te
Mayorsng, would not particite in the discussion Pro Tern Hutcheson c haired the meeting for rthis Item the , and
2 E DESIGNATION
BUILDING AT 01-121ESOUTH PALM CANYONOASISS OF THE CANYON DRIVE AS AM CLASS A1
HISTORIC SITE (HSPB 55);
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22699, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING
SPECIFIC PORTIONS OF 101-121 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, THE
OASIS COMMERCIAL BUILDING, A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE (HSPB 55),"
amending Section 3.1(a) to read "The upper story, defined by the lower edge of
the first level exterior soffit, amending Section 3.6 to read "No permit shall be
issued for the alteration of any and all of the defining elements and
characteristics without prior approval by the Historic Site Preservation Board,"
and deleting Section 3.9. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by
Councilmember Weigel and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Weigel, and Mayor Pro Tern
Hutcheson.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Foat and Mayor Pougnet.
Mayor Pougnet returned to the dais.
SED ORDINANCE NO. 1771,
2 H SECOND AMENDING THE NSECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN G AND ADOPTION OF OTO PERMIT SINGLE FAMILY
UNITS IN THE MBR (RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM-BUFFER) AND HR
(RESIDENTIAL HIGH) LAND USE AREAS AND REVISES A PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED PDD IN LIEU OF CHANGE OF ZONE, REDUCING THE DENSITY
OF THE PROJECT FROM 84 CONDOMINIUM UNITS TO 53 SINGLE FAMILY
UNITS, FOR AN APPROXIMATE 8,48 ACRES PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED
AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND ALEJO
ROAD:
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1771 , "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
CASE 5.1082 AMND - PDD 321, A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PDD
AMENDMENT, FOR A PDD IN LIEU OF A CHANGE OF ZONE, REVISING THE.
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PROJECT FROM 84 CONDOMINIUM UNITS TO 53 SINGLE FAMILY UNITS
ON INDIVIDUAL LOTS WITH UNIQUE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND AN
AMENDMENT TO THE SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN TO PERMIT SINGLE
FAMILY UNITS IN THE MBR AND HR LAND USE AREAS ON
APPROXIMATELY 8.48 ACRES AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF AVENIDA
CABALLEROS AND ALEJO ROAD," amending Condition PLN 6 to read Exterior
downspouts visible from interior streets shall be reviewed by the Architectural
Advisory Committee and approved by the Director of Planning for integration into
building elevations. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tom Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro Tem
Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Foat.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO HANDBILLS, PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS,
SOLICITATION ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, AND CHARITABLE
SOLICITATION:
ACTION: Tabled to May 5, 2010. By consensus of the City Council.
3.B. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE ADDING BOUTIQUE HOTELS AS HOTELS COVERED BY THE
CITY'S HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated April 21, 2010.
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson requested the City Manager review and make
recommendations for the development of a business incentive zone that
would include a partial share of the increment in property taxes and/or
sales taxes.
ACTION: 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and
read by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1772,
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTIONS 5.26.020 OF, ADDING SUBSECTION (d) TO
SECTION 5,26,030 OF, AND ADDING SUBSECTION (E) TO SECTION
5.24.040 OF, THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, ADDING
BOUTIQUE HOTELS AS HOTELS COVERED BY THE CITY'S HOTEL
OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM." Motion Councilmember Mills,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tom Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0
on a roll call vote.
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AYES: Councilember tcheson, an Mayor Pougnet.
Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro
Tern Hu
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Foat.
The City Council recessed at 8:03 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 8:10 p.m.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. COMMENT LETTER ON THE PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF CASEY'S
JUNE BEETLE AND ADOPTION OF CRITICAL HABITAT:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated April 21, 2010.
ACTION: 1) Direct staff to send the draft comment letter amending the
letter to incorporate stronger language and examples and incorporate
comments from Smoketree and the Tribe; 2) Direct staff to also send the
letter to our Congressional delegates and request they take action to
minimize the impact on private property. Motion Councilmember Mills,
seconded by Mayor Pougnet and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll
call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro
Tern Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Foat.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 THIRD QUARTER UPDATE AND PREVIEW OF
FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 BUDGET:
Geoffrey Kiehl, Director of Finance and City Manager Ready provided a
powerpoint presentation Fiscal Year 2009-10 Third Quarter Update,
preview of the fiscal year 2010-11 Budget, and the 2010-11 Budget
Reduction Plan.
Mayor Pougnet stated his support for the incentive to leave program and
the recommendations of the Fire Chief with respect to Fire Station No. 5
and the Police Chief with respect to the Palm Springs Jail, and noted his
objection to the proposal to close the swimming pool.
Councilmember Weigel stated his discomfort in the reduction of public
safety and other services, and would like further discussions on the other
reduction proposals.
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Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson requested the City Manager delay staff
reductions related to the closure of the pool and the skate park, requested
further discussion on the reductions for Special Events, and requested the
City Manager prepare a comparison of staffing by Department and
population of other Valley cities.
ACTION: 1) Authorize the City Manager to implement the 2010 Voluntary
Leave Service Program; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to schedule a Public
Hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget pursuant to City
Charter Section 902. Motion Mayor Pro Tom Hutcheson, seconded by
Mayor Pougnet and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro
Tern Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Foat.
5.6. 20-YEAR WASTEWATER CAPITAL REPAIR AND REHABILITATION
PLAN, AND WASTEWATER FINANCIAL PLAN AND RATE STUDY:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated April 21, 2010.
Councilmember Mills clarified the proposal addressed ratepayer fees and
not hookup or construction fees, noted the proposal is not for sewer
expansion but to upgrade the system, requested staff address if his
previous comments on the plans and specifications for the fencing were
incorporated into the plans and specifications, and the amount of time
lapsed since the last increase.
Councilmember Weigel noted the critical nature of moving ahead with the
improvements to the headworks.
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson stated the proposal and the priorities are
based for the public safety and health.
ACTION: 1) Approve the City of Palm Springs Wastewater Treatment
Plant Capital Repair and Rehabilitation Plan amending the Capital Re air
and Rehabilitation Plan by including the headworks facility rehabilitation
and repairs in Phase 1; 2) Approve the City of Palm Springs Wastewater
Financial Plan and Rate Study; 3) Authorize staff to proceed with the
Proposition 218 majority protest noticing, and schedule a Public Hearing
for June 16, 2010, to consider the matter of increasing sewer service
charges in accordance with the Financial Plan and Rate Study; 4)
Authorize the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to issue a Notice to
Proceed for Veolia West Operating Services, Inc., in the amount of
$2,279,323 for the construction phase of the Digester No. 1 Rehabilitation
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(CP 08-09), inclusive of a pre-approved 10% construction contingency;
and 5) Approve the plans, specifications and working details for the
Wastewater Treatment Plant Perimeter Security Fence (CP 08-11), and
authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids. A5970. Motion
Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Weigel and
unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro
Tem Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Foat.
S.C. APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES TO SCREEN
COMMISSION AND BOARD APPLICATIONS, TO DETERMINE
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AS PART OF THE 2010 ANNUAL
RECRUITMENT OF CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
ACTION: 1) Direct the City Clerk to provide for the City Council as a
whole, to participate in the screening and interview of Applicants for the
Planning Commission and the Historic Site Preservation Board; and 2)
Appoint two-member City Council Subcommittees to screen and interview
Applicants for the following Boards and Commissions: Administrative
Appeals Board Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Weigel, Airport
Commission Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Weigel, Human
Rights Commission Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Weigel,
Library Board of Trustees Councilmember Weigel and Mayor Pougnet,
Parks and Recreation Commission Councilmember Weigel and
Councilmember Foat, Personnel Board Mayor Pougnet and Mayor Pro
Tern Hutcheson, Public Arts Commission Councilmember Foat and Mayor
Pro Tern Hutcheson, Rent Review Commission Councilmember Mills and
Councilmember Foat, Sustainability Commission Mayor Pro Tern
Hutcheson and Councilmember Mills, and VillageFest Board Mayor Pro
Tern Hutcheson and Councilmember Foat. By consensus of the City
Council.
S.D. APPOINTMENT OF A CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE FOR THE
CONVENTION CENTER MANAGEMENT TRANSITION:
ACTION: Appoint Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson and Councilmember Mills to
a Subcommittee for the Convention Center Management Transition. By
consensus of the City Council.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Mayor Pougnet thanked staff for the preparation of the budget presentation and the City
Council for their efforts and support for the development of a Budget Reduction Plan.
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Councilmember Mills requested the City Council consider hosting and possible
sponsorship of the softball tournament in September as requested by the organization.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8:38 p.m. to a Regular Meeting,
Wednesday, May 6, 2010, at 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by a
Closed Session at 4:30 P.M., Small Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz
Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
6T" DAY OF MAY, 2010.
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STEP N P. POUGKET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK