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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2005
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Pougnet led the Pledge.
INVOCATION: Reverend Kevin Johnson, Bloom in the Desert Ministries, led the
Invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Foat and Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Mayor Oden.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, Assistant City Manager Butzlaff, City Attorney
Holland, City Clerk Thompson, City Treasurer Graves.
PRESENTATIONS:
Police Chief Gary Jeandron swore-in new Police Officers: Jacquelyn Bridgewater and
Raymond Miller.
The Palm Springs Police Department presented commendations to Palm Springs Fire
Department Personnel, Pilot Steve DeJesus and members of the Search and Rescue
Team for their volunteer rescue efforts during the recent plane crash in the hills above
Palm Springs.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Foat requested Item 2.J. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion.
Councilmember Pougnet requested Items 2.F. and 2.H. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion.
Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch requested Item 2.G. be removed from the Consent Calendar
for separate discussion.
Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch requested that Warrant No. 1005740 on Consent Calendar
Item 2.C. be removed from the Warrant Register and direct staff to return that Warrant
for Council consideration on June 29, 2005.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. By consensus of the City Council.
Item No. 2 . B .
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REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland stated at 5:00 PM the City
Clerk called the meeting to order and adjourned the meeting for lack of a quorum. The
meeting was adjourned to the 6:00 PM regular meeting and a Notice of Adjournment
was posted.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
JOHN CONNELL, stated that employees are using City vehicles for personal use
outside the City, and commented on a recent letter he received from the City Attorney
regarding a code violation.
DUANE ROHRBAUGH, General Manager Wyndham Hotel, stated his support for Item
5.A. regarding the assignment of the lease to Hospitality LP.
PATRICK CAMPBELL, stated his support for Item 5.A. regarding the assignment of the
lease to Hospitality LP.
KEN FEENSTRA, Palm Springs, spoke in support for Item 2.H. traffic calming in the
Movie Colony area.
DIANE AHLSTROM, Palm Springs, spoke in support for Item 2.11. traffic calming in the
Movie Colony area.
ROXANN PLOSS, Palm Springs, commented on air quality in Riverside County,
environmental issues with regard to development, and Item 3.B. regarding assessment
districts.
DANA STEWART, Palm Springs, commented on inconsistencies between the General
Plan and Zoning, and the sale of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
KEN LEVIN, Palm Springs, commented on Item 2.H. traffic calming in the Movie Colony
area.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C. (Warrant No. 1005740 removed), 2.D.,
2.E., 2.1., and 2.K. Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by
Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote, noting the
absence of Councilmember Mills and Mayor Oden.
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Receive and File Report on the Posting of the June 15, 2005
City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.8. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR MAY 2005:
ACTION: Receive and file Staff Authorized Agreements covering the
period May 1 through May 31, 2005. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21287 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED MAY 21, 2005;" and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21288 "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1005681 THROUGH 1005908
THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,741,006.47." Approved as part of
the Consent Calendar removing Warrant No. 1005740 and directing
staff to return with that Warrant on June 29, 2005.
2.D. PROPOSED TEN-MONTH LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH EVA'S AT THE
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
ACTION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. 7688, approving lease
agreements between the City of Palm Springs and Eva's at Palm Springs
International Airport, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, for the
operation of two (2) retail merchandise units ("Retail Carts") for a period of
ten (10) months; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A5117 and A5118. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.E. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
NEW REGIONAL HOLDROOMS, FAA PROJECT EXPAND TERMINAL
HOLDROOMS-ADD CHECKPOINT PHASE 3 (PART 2), CITY PROJECT
NO. CP2005-10:
ACTION: 1) Approve Minute Order No.7689, approving plans and
specifications for the construction of the New Regional Holdrooms, FAA
Project Expand Terminal Holdrooms-add Checkpoint Phase 3 (Part 2) and
City Project No. CP2005-10, and the engineer's construction cost estimate
of $15,500,000; and 2) Direct staff to proceed with the solicitation of bids
for Project No. 2005-10. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.F. FILING OF NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS AND
ACCOUNTING REPORTS FOR SEVEN PUBLIC NUISANCES:
Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
2.G. THE NAMING OF THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT
FIRING RANGE IN HONOR OF COMMANDER JAMES A. HEAZLETT:
Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
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2.H. CASE 5.1047 — AN APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
FOR CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF THE MOVIE COLONY TRAFFIC
CALMING PROGRAM, LOCATED EAST OF INDIAN CANYON DRIVE,
NORTH OF ALEJO ROAD, SOUTH OF TAMARISK ROAD AND WEST
OF VIA MIRALESTE, SECTION 11:
Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
2.1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of June 8,
2005. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.J. CASE 5.0973-PD-287, APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 117,000, WITH LSA ASSOCIATES
INC., FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT FOR CASE NO 5.0973-PD, AN APPLICATION BY WESSMAN
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BOULDERS PROJECT AND FOR CASE NO
5.0996-PD-294 (TTM 31766), AN APPLICATION BY WESSMAN
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CRESCENDO PROJECT:
Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
2.K. PARTIAL SUSPENSION OF THE SEWER FACILITY FEE:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21289, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
SUSPENDING COLLECTION OF 40% OF THE CITY SEWER FACILITY
FEE CHARGED FOR CONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS, FOR
THE PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2005 TO JUNE 30, 2006 AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS AND
CONTRACTS WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES FOR THE
PROVISION OF SEWER SERVICES TO PROPERTIES OUTSIDE OR
ADJACENT TO THE CITY." Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.F. FILING OF NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING
REPORTS FOR SEVEN PUBLIC NUISANCES:
Don Duckworth, Director of Building and Safety, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated June 15, 2005.
The City Council discussed the collection rate regarding these assessments, and
the process for one-property on the market for sale.
ACTION: 1) Receive and file the proceedings and accounting reports for the
abatement of seven public nuisances located throughout the City; and 2) Direct
staff to set the public hearing for July 6, 2005. Motion Councilmember Foat,
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seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Foat and Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Mayor Oden.
2.G. THE NAMING OF THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT FIRING
RANGE IN HONOR OF COMMANDER JAMES A. HEAZLETT:
Police Chief Gary Jeandron provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated June 15, 2005.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21290, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, NAMING THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT'S FIRING RANGE THE 'JAMES A. HEAZLETT FIRING
RANGE' IN HONOR OF COMMANDER HEAZLETT." Motion Councilmember
Foat, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried on a
roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Foat and Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Mayor Oden.
2.H. CASE 5.1047 — AN APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR
CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF THE MOVIE COLONY TRAFFIC CALMING
PROGRAM, LOCATED EAST OF INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, NORTH OF
ALEJO ROAD, SOUTH OF TAMARISK ROAD AND WEST OF VIA
MIRALESTE, SECTION 11:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in
the staff report dated June 15, 2005.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following issues and
concerns regarding the traffic calming measures: interested parties awareness of
the cost and their willingness to fund the measures, the fact that property owners
willing to fund the measures are behind in their development and the potential
delays before these measures are approved and implemented, the private street
that was vacated and the portion of the private street that would need property
owner consent prior to proceeding with a final plan, requested clarification on the
requested action "in-concept" only.
ACTION: Approve Minute Order No. 7690, granting conceptual approval of
Case No. 5.1047, an application by the City of Palm Springs for the Movie
Colony Traffic Calming Program. Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded
by Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Foat and Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Mayor Oden.
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2.J. CASE 5.0973-PD-287, APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 117,000, WITH LSA ASSOCIATES INC.,
FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR
CASE NO 5.0973-PD, AN APPLICATION BY WESSMAN DEVELOPMENT
FOR THE BOULDERS PROJECT AND FOR CASE NO 5.0996-PD-294 (TTM
31766), AN APPLICATION BY WESSMAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE
CRESCENDO PROJECT:
City Attorney Holland and Alex Meyerhoff, Principal Planner, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 15, 2005.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following issues and
concerns regarding the requested Environmental Impact Report: clarified some
aspects of the agreement, the preparation of an air-quality study, Valley Fever
analysis and related soil-testing, neighborhood involvement, clarified the financial
aspects and that the City is hiring the contractor which reports to the City, but is
paid by the Developer, the impacts of these actions and prior actions of the
Developer to the community.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21291, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 21191 OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND RESCINDING THE
APPROVAL OF CASE NO, 5.0996-PD FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT 294 (PD-294) AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31766;" 2) Approve
Minute Order No. 7691, authorizing an agreement with LSA Associates Inc., for
the preparation of a joint Environmental Impact Report for Case No. 5.0973-PD,
an application by Wessman Development, for the development of the Boulders
project, and Case No. 5.0996-PD, an application by Wessman Development for
the Crescendo project, in the amount of $117,000; and 3) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary and related documents for the implementation
of such actions. A5119. Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by
Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Foat and Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tem McCulloch.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Mayor Oden.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 164, MOUNTAIN GATE II:
David Barakian, City Engineer, and Craig Graves, Director of Finance,
provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June
15, 2000.
The City Council discussed the end of the assessment in the year 2030
and the fact that there is no continuing expense for property owners after
that date.
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ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21292 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LIMITED OBLIGATION
BONDS IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$3,806,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION
AND CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 164 ("MOUNTAIN GATE II"), AND
APPROVING RELATED AGREEMENTS AND ACTIONS;" and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5120
and A5121. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by
Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Foat and Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Mayor Oden.
3.13. SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARINGS
REGARDING THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS
CITYWIDE STREET LIGHTING AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE
DISTRICTS, FISCAL YEAR 2005-06:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated June 15, 2000.
ACTION:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 21293 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING STREET LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3 ("CROSSLEY TRACT"); AND
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;"
2. Adopt Resolution No. 21294 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING
ON STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3
("CROSSLEY TRACT"); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-
06;"
3. Adopt Resolution No. 21295 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING STREET LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT' NO. 4 ("EAGLE WAY AREA"); AND
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;"
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4. Adopt Resolution No. 21296 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING
ON STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4
("EAGLE WAY AREA"); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-
06;"
5. Adopt Resolution No. 21297 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING PARKWAY MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 6A ("FAIRPORT DEVELOPMENT"); AND THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;"
6. Adopt Resolution No. 21298 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6A ("FAIRPORT
DEVELOPMENT"); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-
06;"
7. Adopt Resolution No. 21299 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING PARKWAY MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 6B ("PARKSIDE ESTATES"); AND THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED
THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;"
8. Adopt Resolution No. 21300 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6B ("PARKSIDE
ESTATES"); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-
06;"
9. Adopt Resolution No. 21301 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING PARKWAY MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 6C ("PARK SONORA TRACT"); AND THE LEVY
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AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED
THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;"
10. Adopt Resolution No. 21302 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6C ("PARK
SONORA TRACT"); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-
06;"
11. Adopt Resolution No. 21303 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING PARKWAY MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 7 ("SUNRISE NORTE"); AND THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED
THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;"
12. Adopt Resolution No. 21304 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7 ("SUNRISE
NORTE"); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-
06;"
13. Adopt Resolution No. 21305 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING PARKWAY MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 8 ("VINTAGE PALMS"); AND THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED
THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;"
14. Adopt Resolution No. 21306 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 8 ("VINTAGE
PALMS"); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-
06;"
15. Adopt Resolution No. 21307 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
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ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING PARKWAY MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 9 ("FLORA VISTA"); AND THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED
THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;"
16, Adopt Resolution No. 21308 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 9 ("FLORA
VISTA"); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-
06;"
17. Adopt Resolution No. 21309 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING PARKWAY MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 10 ("MOUNTAIN GATE"); AND THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED
THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;"
18. Adopt Resolution No. 21310 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10 ("MOUNTAIN
GATE"); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
RELATED THERETO FOR. FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;"
19. Receive and file the preliminary Engineer's Report for Street
Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2; and
20. Authorize the City Clerk to file the preliminary Engineer's Reports
for Street Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 3 and 4, and for
Parkway Maintenance Districts No. 6A, 6B, 6C, and 7 through 10;
and to schedule and publish notice of a Public Hearing regarding
the annual levy of assessments therefore, for July 20, 2005.
Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet
and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Foat and Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Mayor Oder.
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3.C. ANNEXATION NO. 1 TO PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10,
MOUNTAIN GATE II:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated June 15, 2000.
ACTION:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 21311 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF
"MOUNTAIN GATE ll" (TRACTS 32028-1 AND 32028) TO THE
PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10
("MOUNTAIN GATE"); AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING
FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;"
2. Adopt Resolution No. 21312 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING THE ANNEXATION OF
"MOUNTAIN GATE II" (TRACTS 32028-1 AND 32028) TO
PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10 ("MOUNTAIN
GATE"); AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING FISCAL
YEAR 2005-06;"
3. Adopt Resolution No. 21313 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY
IDENTIFIED AS "MOUNTAIN GATE II" (TRACTS 32028-1 AND
32028) TO THE PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10
("MOUNTAIN GATE"); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING WITH
FISCAL YEAR 2005-06; AND CALLING A PROPERTY OWNER
PROTEST PROCEEDING TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED
PROPERTY OWNERS THE QUESTION OF LEVYING SUCH
ASSESSMENTS AND ESTABLISHING AN ASSESSMENT
RANGE FORMULA FOR SAID DISTRICT;" and
4. Authorize the City Clerk to file the preliminary Engineer's Report for
Annexation No. 1 to Parkway Maintenance District No. 10; and to
schedule and publish notice of a Public Hearing regarding the
annual levy of assessments therefore, for July 20, 2005.
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Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Foat
and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Foat and Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tem McCulloch.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Mayor Oden.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. ADDITIONAL CHANGE ORDER AUTHORITY FOR THE CONVENTION
CENTER PROJECT:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated June 15, 2005.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21314, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING
ALL CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDERS FOR THE CONVENTION
CENTER PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 02-27, APPROVED BY THE
PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR FROM DECEMBER 16, 2004, THROUGH
JUNE 15, 2005, AND AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL $500,000 IN
CHANGE ORDER AUTHORITY TO THE PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR."
Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Foat
and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Foat and Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Mayor Oden.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. ASSIGNMENT OF WYNDHAM HOTEL LAND LEASE TO HIGHLAND
HOSPITALITY LP:
Craig Graves, Director of Finance, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated June 15, 2005.
ACTION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. 7692, approving the assignment
of the land sublease Agreement No. 2738 underlying the Wyndham Hotel
to Highland Hospitality LP; and 2) Authorizing the City Manager to execute
such documents as may be necessary to reflect Council's approval.
A2738. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember
Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Foat and Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Mayor Oden.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Foat requested a report on all the neighborhoods requesting traffic
calming measures and the amount of funds needed to meet all the requests.
Councilmember Foat requested staff provide a report and a timeline for the Desert
Water Agency's sewer repair project and the delays which in-turn are delaying street
improvements on Barona Road, Araby Drive and the immediate area.
Councilmember Foat requested a status report on the vacant property on North Palm
Canyon owned by La Sierra University; and stated the property is in a state of disrepair.
Councilmember Pougnet thanked staff for the immediate response correcting the
lighting and tree well issues from Tramway Road to Vista Chino on Palm Canyon.
Mayor Pro Tem McCulloch announced the Palm Springs High School "Spear the
Bands" event.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 7:19 PM to a City Council Study
Session and Adjourned Regular Meeting at 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 29, 2005,
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
29TH DAY OF JUNE, 2005.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk