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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2005
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop 262 led the Pledge.
INVOCATION: Rabbi Ofseyer, Temple Isaiah, led the Invocation.
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:
Mayor Oden announced the successful fundraising efforts of the City Staff to the United
Way fundraiser.
City Manager Ready requested the Program and Budget Joint Advisory Committee
provided a presentation to the City Council regarding the Tourism Program Budget.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson stated staff has requested that Public Hearing Item 1.C. be
withdrawn from the Agenda.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded
by Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch and unanimously carried.
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 HEARINGS:
I.A. ESTABLISHING SERVICE CHARGE BILLING POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES TO PLACE SEWER SERVICE CHARGES ON THE
PROPERTY TAX ROLLS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06:
Craig Graves, Director of Finance, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated June 1, 2005.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing, no speakers coming forward the
public hearing was closed.
Item No. 2. 6 .
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ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 21277, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING SEWER SERVICE CHARGE BILLING POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES." Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by
Councilmember Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
I.B. CASE 5.1024, PD-306 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM 32675, AN
APPLICATION BY CONTEMPO HOMES FOR APPROVAL OF THE
ALEXANDER COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, TO SUBDIVIDE A 6.06
GROSS ACRE SITE INTO TWENTY-FIVE (25) RESIDENTIAL LOTS
AND FOR A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) DETACHED
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES AT THE PALM SPRINGS COUNTRY
CLUB, AND VACATION OF THE NORTHERLY 115' OF THE RIGHT OF
WAY OF WHITEWATER CLUB DRIVE, LOCATED AT 2800
WHITEWATER CLUB DRIVE, ZONE RGA (8), SECTION 1, T4S, R4E,
APN 501191012:
Alex Meyerhoff, Principal Planner, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated June 1, 2005.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
LANCE O'DONNELL, for Applicant Contempo Homes, provided an
overview of the project, stated they are working with staff on fences and
eliminating block walls as much as possible.
FRED FABRICANT, Palm Springs, commented on the makeup of the
individual Homeowners Associations regarding the project; and
maintenance of the gates.
WESLEY COLE, commented on the maintenance of the gates, green
space, ingress and egress, cutting of the trees in the immediate area,
wrought iron walls, requested the City Council support of the project.
ROXANN PLOSS, Palm Springs, stated her support for the project and
commented on the developer's acceptance of community input and the
process.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
The City Council discussed or commented on the following: increase in
open space, condition 18 as amended by the Planning Commission,
backyard fences, and the current zoning designation.
Councilmember Foat requested staff send a letter of inquiry to the owner
of the golf course to ascertain their intentions with the course.
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ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21278, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, APPROVING CASE NO.
5.1024-PD-306, A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 32675, FOR A TWENTY-FIVE (25) LOT
SUBDIVISION AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWENTY-FIVE (25)
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND ASSOCIATED ON AND OFF-SITE
IMPROVEMENTS ON 6.06 ACRES, AND FINDING THE VACATION OF
THE NORTHERLY 115' OF WHITEWATER CLUB DRIVE RIGHT OF
WAY CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION
ELEMENT, LOCATED AT 2800 WHITEWATER CLUB DRIVE, WITHIN
THE PALM SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB, R-G-A (8) ZONE, SECTION 1,
T4S, R4E, SBBM, APN 501190012." Motion Councilmember Pougnet,
seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote.
1.C. CASE NO. 5.1036 ZTA — ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT
AND MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES
REGARDING APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT:
Withdrawn from the Agenda at the request of staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
KURT BARRIE, wished Councilmember Foat a happy birthday.
DAVID CHRISTIAN, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development
Center contract with Jerry Ogburn.
CHERYL RODBERG, Palm Springs, commented on staff member Mary Wade,
coordinator of the VillageFest; stated her leaving will be a loss to the VillageFest event.
JIM DOWLER, announced the upcoming "jungle" event at the Riviera Hotel Grand
Ballroom, the FilmNoir event and spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown
Development Center to Jerry Ogburn.
RIC SERVICE, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development Center
contract with Jerry Ogburn.
DR. WAYNE McKINNY, Palm Springs, spoke in support of Item 5.13. increasing the
summer hours of the Cooling Center.
ROBERT MANN, Public Information Officer, Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector
Control District, commented on the current programs offered by the District and the
proposed assessment measure.
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MATHEW TALALA, Palm Springs, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown
Development Center contract with Jerry Ogburn.
JOHN WILLIAMS, Palm Springs, requested the City Council issue an RFP for the
Downtown Development Center position.
FRANK PURCELL, Palm Springs, spoke in support of Item 5.B. extended hours for the
Cooling Center; and in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development Center
contract with Jerry Ogburn.
JIM HICKS, Palm Springs, spoke in support of Item 5.6. extended hours for the Cooling
Center; and in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development Center to Jerry
Ogburn.
JANET COOK, Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, provided an update of the
Chamber activities and that 31% of the Chamber members that responded to their
survey related a positive experience with Jerry Ogburn.
JOHN ALLEN, Palm Springs Fire Department, announced the upcoming 74th annual
Fire Association Fish Fry event.
JOY BORK, stated her business in Palm Springs closed today and spoke in opposition
to the renewal of the Downtown Development Center contract with Jerry Ogburn.
STUART WARREN, stated his business in Palm Springs closed today, and spoke in
opposition of the renewal of the Downtown Development Center to Jerry Ogburn and
requested the City Council issue an RFP for the renewal.
SUSAN JOHNSON, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of the renewal of the Downtown
Development Center to Jerry Ogburn.
ROBIN ROSENBERG, stated her business on Palm Canyon will close in July;
requested the Downtown Development Center contract have performance measures;
and stated the contract is similar to an employee contract.
ROSIE FIORENTINO, listed businesses who have left the Palm Springs downtown area
and the lack of a retention plan for businesses.
JIM STUART, requested the City withdrawal from the CVA and fund the Palm Springs
Bureau of Tourism; eliminate the outside members of the City's Airport Commission;
and requested the Council reactivate the Downtown Commission.
GREGORY GERBER, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development
Center contract with Jerry Ogburn.
ROXANN PLOSS, requested the City Council issue an RFP for the Downtown
Development Center position; spoke in opposition to Item 5.A. purchase of an Armored
Rescue vehicle.
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WESLEY COLE, presented a letter to the City Council and spoke in support of the
renewal of the Downtown Development Center contact with Jerry Ogburn.
CALEB HANNAH, Palm Springs, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown
Development Center contract with Jerry Ogburn.
IRENE diRENIEL WATSON, Palm Springs, commented on the vacancies in Downtown
Palm Springs and merchants continuing to leave the area.
CHARLES SACHS, Palm Springs, commented on City salaries, stated his opposition to
Item 5.A. purchase of an Armored Rescue Vehicle.
MITCH SPIKE, Palm Springs Police Department, spoke in support of Item 5.A.
purchase of an Armored Rescue Vehicle.
The City Council recessed at 8:09 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 8:25 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
The City Council recessed at 8:26 P.M. as the City of Palm Springs Community
Redevelopment Agency.
The City Council reconvened at 10:00 P.M.
ACTION: Continue the meeting past the 10:00 P.M. tentatively scheduled adjournment
time. Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills and
unanimously carried.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch noted his abstention on Warrant No. 1005431 Item
2.C. as business related.
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., and 2.1.
Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet 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 1,
2005 City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of May 11, 2005, May 18,
2005, and May 25, 2005. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21279, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED May 7, 2005;" and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21280, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1005372 THROUGH 1005649."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting the abstention of
Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch on Warrant No. 1005431.
2.1). SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT INCREASING THE AUTHORIZED
STAFFING FOR THE PARAMEDIC PROGRAM TO THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE (MERR)
AND THE PALM SPRINGS FIRE SAFETY UNIT (PSFSU):
ACTION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. 7678, approving a side letter
agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Palm Springs
Fire Safety Unit for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006
increasing the authorized staffing for the paramedic program. A5018.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.E. CONSTRUCTION OF NON-REVENUE TERMINAL PARKING:
ACTION: Approve Minute Order No. 7679, approving plans and
specifications and directing staff to solicit bids for the construction of the
Non-Revenue Parking Terminal, City Project CP2004-07, and the
engineer's construction cost estimate of $568,000.00. Approved as part
of the Consent Calendar.
2.F. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4835, WITH THE
BIGHORN INSTITUTE, EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY PUBLIC
EXHIBITION OF A BIGHORN SHEEP TITLED "PASQUINO" AT CITY
HALL THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2005:
ACTION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. 7680, authorizing Amendment
No. 2 to Agreement No. A4835 with the Bighorn Institute, extending the
public display of a Bighorn Sheep sculpture titled "Pasquino" at City Hall
through December 31, 2005; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A4835. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.G. EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE RENEWAL FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2005-06:
ACTION: Approve Minute Order No. 7681, approving the City of Palm
Springs Workers' Compensation insurance renewal effective July 1, 2005.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.H. INSURANCE RENEWALS FOR THE CITY'S AIRPORT, AERO
SQUADRON AIRCRAFT, ALL-RISK PROPERTY,
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EARTHQUAKE/FLOOD (PRIMARY LEVEL), CRIME, BOILER AND
MACHINERY, EXCESS GENERAL LIABILITY, AND AUTO PHYSICAL
DAMAGE (CALEASE) INSURANCE:
ACTION: Approve Minute Order No. 7682, approving insurance renewals
for the City's Airport, Aero Squadron Aircraft, all-risk property,
earthquake/flood (primary level), crime, boiler and machinery, excess
general liability, and auto physical damage (CaLease) insurance.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1. AWARD CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH ALBERT A.
WEBB ASSOCIATES AND HARRIS REALTY APPRAISAL FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE FORMATION OF
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1:
ACTION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. 7683, approving Agreement No.
5110 with Albert A. Webb Associates, in the amount of $30,000.00 for
Assessment Engineering Services for Community Facilities District No. 1;
2) Approve Minute Order No. 7684, approving Agreement No. 5111
with Harris Realty Appraisal, in the amount of $30,000.00 for Appraisal
Consultant Services for Community Facilities District No. 1; and 3)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5110
and A5111. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 BUDGET:
ACTION: Direct staff to return to the City Council with resolutions for
Budget Adoption on June 8, 2005. By consensus of the City Council
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. PURCHASE OF ARMORED RESCUE VEHICLE:
Police Chief Gary Jeandron, provided background information as outlined
in the staff report dated June 1, 2005.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7685, authorizing the City Attorney
to prepare a gift agreement with the Palm Springs Police Citizen's Police
Academy Alumni Association FOB The Gary Kitchen Memorial Foundation
for $155,000.00 for the funding of a Lenco Industries BearCat vehicle, and
approve the agreement; 2) Adopt Minute Order No. 7686, authorizing the
Office of Emergency Services to purchase a "BearCat" armored vehicle for
the City From Lenco Industries in the amount of $211,329.52 via
participation in the California Counter Drug Procurement Program
authorized under Section 1122 of the National Defense Authorization Act
of 1994; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
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documents. A5112. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tom McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
5.13. PROPOSED TEMPORARY MODIFICATIONS TO OPERATE A
COOLING CENTER IN CONJUNCTION WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY'S
SUMMER CRISIS PLAN TO BE HOSTED BY THE WELL IN THE
DESERT AND EPISCOPAL COMMUNITY SERVICES D.B.A. THE
DESERT RESOURCE CENTER:
City Manager Ready and Dale Cook, Community Development
Administrator, provided background information as outlined in the staff
report dated June 1, 2005.
ACTION: Direct the City Manager to modify the days and hours of
operation, on an as-needed basis, at the Dr. R. G. Frey-Jaycees
Community Building for the designated Cooling Center operated by The
Well in the Desert and Episcopal Community Services, d.b.a. the Desert
Resource Center, including the request by the Center for an additional
hour. Motion Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember
Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Foat requested staff review and report on construction hours.
Mayor Pro Tom McCulloch requested staff review and schedule a Study Session on the
reactivation of the Downtown Development Commission including marketing and
business retention.
Councilmember Mills requested the City Manager include recommendations of a
potential user group and a process to solicit input from the Downtown users and
MainStreet with respect to a Downtown Development Commission Study Session.
Councilmember Mills requested a report on the recent activity regarding VillageFest,
and the status of the building permit for Indian Manor along with recommendations to
expedite the progress or the development.
Councilmember Mills requested staff review and provide recommendations regarding
the inconsistencies between the Zoning Map and the Section 14 Specific Plan.
Councilmember Pougnet requested an update regarding the Spanish Inn development;
and announced the upcoming Senior Forum at the Mizell Senior Center.
Councilmember Pougnet requested the City Manager place on a future agenda the
formation of a City Council subcommittee to address fireworks issues.
Mayor Oden provided an update of activities and events attended by the Mayor's Office.
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Mayor Oden requested staff schedule a public forum, possibly through the Office of
Neighborhood involvement, with information as to forming an assessment district for
items such as underground wires, median work etc.
Mayor Oden requested a report from Parks and Recreation Commission regarding
status of Sunrise Park; a special report from the Police Department regarding activities
and items recently found in the Park; and a subcommittee or forum regarding youth
activities from the Parks and Recreation Department.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 10:31 P.M. to a City Council Study
Session and Adjourned Regular Meeting at 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 8, 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 8th
DAY OF JUNE, 2005.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk