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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008
City Hall Council Chamber
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop 262, led the Pledge.
INVOCATION: Rabbi Sally Olins, Temple Isaiah, led the Invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember
Weigel, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Pougnet.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Pougnet and the City Council presented John Lea of the Desert Veterans
Memorial Association a Certificate of Recognition, and thanked the Association for their
volunteer service and funding of the Veteran Holidays in the City of Palm Springs.
Police Chief Dominguez administered the Oath of Office to Police Officer Byron Farley,
and introduced the new Officer to the Mayor and Members of the City Council.
Mayor Pougnet and the City Council presented a Certificate of Appreciation to John
Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, for his many years of
service to the City and the Community.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland reported that at 4:30 p.m. the
City Council recessed into Closed Session to discuss Items on the posted Closed
Session Agenda.
City Attorney Holland stated the City Council authorized the City Attorney to file a Notice
of Appeal for the Existing Litigation Palm Springs Investment Company, L.P. v. City of
Palm Springs, Case Nos. INC 070629 and INC 070631, and authorized Staff to execute
a Settlement Agreement for the Existing Litigation Century Homes Communities v. City
of Palm Springs, Case No. RIC 494026 in conjunction with the other named parties,
otherwise no reportable actions were taken. A5760.
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ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Mills noted his abstention on Consent Calendar Item 2.B.
Councilmember Weigel requested Item RA1. be removed from the Community
Redevelopment Agency Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded
by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL. ENVIRONMENTAL, IMPACT REPORT (FINAL
SEIR) FOR THE SECTION 14 MASTER DEVELOPMENT
PLAN/SPECIFIC PLAN:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, recommended the City
Council take public testimony and continue the public hearing to January
7, 2009.
Councilmember Weigel stated the staff report did not address subsidence,
and requested staff address such at the continued public hearing.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming
forward the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to January 7, 2009; and 2) Direct
the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. Motion
Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
1.B. APPLICATION TO AMEND THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE
RELATING TO THE LOCATION AND OPERATION OF MEDICAL
CANNABIS COOPERATIVES AND COLLECTIVES:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, requested the City Council
continue the public hearing to January 7, 2009.
ACTION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to January 7, 2009; and 2) Direct
the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. Motion
Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson
and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
The Community Redevelopment Agency convened at 6:42 p.m, for a Joint Public
Hearing with the City Council.
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1.C. AMENDMENT NO, 1 TO DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT NO. A0470C WITH SANTIAGO SUNRISE VILLAGE
MOBILE HOME PARK CORPORATION FOR AGENCY ASSISTANCE
IN THE AMOUNT OF $153,700, FOR LAUNDRY AND OFFICE
FACILITIES AT SUNRISE VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK LOCATED
AT 1500 EAST SAN RAFAEL ROAD:
ACTION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to a future date with no public
testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to re-notice. Motion
Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Foat and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
ROXANNE MISHLER, commented on the recent article in the Desert Sun regarding the
lack of shopping and business community in the Downtown area.
MIKA MOULTON, provided an update to the City Council of activities of the non-profit
organizations of Christopher's Club House and the Desert Philanthropic Foundation.
PHYLLIS BURGESS, commented on a recent incident at a protest event with respect to
Proposition 8.
JIM FRANKLIN, commented on Community Redevelopment Agency Item RA1.,
requested the City address any proposed redevelopment at the Village Green, and a
status on the State Redevelopment Budget.
JAN CAMPBELL, Palm Springs, commented on the proposed development of the
Desert Fashion Plaza and the former Desmonds in the Downtown area.
BOB THOMAS, commented on the vacancies in the Downtown areas, stated he opened
a holiday store in the Downtown area, and expressed concerned with the BID and the
lack of a provision for short-term temporary businesses.
MARY LOU FEENSTRA, stated her support on Item 5.A., the establishment of a
Neighborhood Organization Identification Street Sign Program.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, provided an update on the activities in the Downtown
area and at Mainstreet.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Ready provided an update on the activities of Code Enforcement.
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RA. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
RA1. CALLING THE NOTE AND APPROVING THE PAYMENT FROM THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO THE CITY FOR
REDUCTION OF THE PRINCIPAL OF THE NOTE TITLED
PROMISSORY NOTE VILLAGE GREEN DATED FEBRUARY 7, 2008:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated December 3, 2008, and stated the use of the funds for
the renovation of Wyndham Hotel to the Renaissance and the Reservation
System.
ACTION: 1) [City Council] 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22393, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND ACCEPTING THE
REPAYMENT OF $1,300,000 IN PRINCIPAL BY THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY UNDER THE NOTE TITLED
PROMISSORY NOTE VILLAGE GREEN, DATED FEBRUARY 7, 2008;"
2) Adopt Resolution No. 22394, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09;" 3) [Community
Redevelopment Agency] Adopt Resolution No. 1370, "A RESOLUTION
OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2008-09;" and 4) Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director to
execute all necessary documents related to the payment from the
Community Redevelopment Agency to the City of Palm Springs. Motion
Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember Weigel and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
The City Council recessed at 7.06 p.m., and the Community Redevelopment Agency
continued_
The City Council requested the City Manager schedule a Study Session Item on the
Procurement Process.
The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:21 p.m., and the City Council
reconvened.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., and 2.H. Motion
Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
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2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Receive and file Report on the Posting of the December 3,
2008, City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar,
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: 1) Approve the City Council Minutes of November 19, 2008; and
2) Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of November 19, 2008.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting the abstention of
Councilmember Mills.
2.C. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22395, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1031864 THROUGH 1032026 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $1,736,029.93, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.D. ADOPTION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO
THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22396, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE, AND SUPERSEDING PREVIOUS
RESOLUTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST
CODE." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.E. REQUEST BY SMART & FINAL FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE (CASE: 5.1161-PCN1) IN ORDER TO SELL BEER,
WINE AND SPIRITS AT THE GENE AUTRY PLAZA LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL AND RAMON ROAD:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22397, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE IN ORDER TO SELL BEER, WINE AND SPIRITS AT
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL AND RAMON
ROAD, ZONE W-M-1, SECTION 20." Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
21. REQUEST BY D.R. WEST, LLC, FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE (CASE: 5.1161-PCN2) IN ORDER TO SELL BEER AND
WINE AT THE GENE AUTRY PLAZA LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL AND RAMON ROAD:
ACTION: Adopt Resolulion No. 22398, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE IN ORDER TO SELL BEER AND WINE AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL AND RAMON ROAD,
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ZONE W-M-1, SECTION 20." Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.G. REQUEST BY MEHUL SHAH OF SHRIJI ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR A
RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE (CASE: 5.1213-PCN) IN
ORDER TO ALLOW WINE TASTING AT THE EXISTING FAME
TOBACCONIST STORE LOCATED AT 155 SOUTH PALM CANYON
DRIVE, SUITE A-3:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22399, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE IN ORDER TO SELL BEER AND WINE AT 166 SOUTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE, SUITE A-3, ZONE C-B-D, SECTION 15."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.H. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E)
AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL, CP 08-27:
ACTION: Approve the specifications and working details for the Fiscal
Year 2008-09 Annual Slurry Seal, CP 08-27, and authorize staff to
advertise and solicit bids. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. ESTABLISHMENT OF A PASSENGER BILL OF RIGHTS FOR THE
BENEFIT OF USERS OF GROUND TRANSPORTATION COMMERCIAL
VEHICLES AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
City Manager Ready and Airport Commissioner Nancy Doria, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 3,
2008.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with
respect to the Ordinance and the Passenger Bill of Rights: education
program for the taxi drivers, enforcement programs, if a GPS system could
be required in the future, and thanked staff, the subcommittee and the
commission for their work.
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. 1754,
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING SECTION 16.02.095 TO, AMENDING SECTIONS 16.02.015
AND 16.36.020 AND SUBSECTION (a) OF SECTION 16.36.030 AND
SUBSECTION (c) OF SECTION 16.36.045 TO, THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
PASSENGER BILL OF RIGHTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF USERS OF
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GROUND TRANSPORTATION COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AT THE
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT." Motion Councilmember
Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried
on a roll call vote.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. AGREEMENT WITH KEMA SERVICES, INC. FOR LEED
COMMISSIONING SERVICES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL.
SHELTER PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO-EXCEED $75,000:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated December 3, 2008.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested staff address if LEED Certification can be
obtained post development, expressed her concern with the cost of the
certification, and noted the similarities of the LEED program and the
California Green Builder Program.
Councilmember Hutcheson stated his concerns with the cost of the LEED
certification, but expressed his support for the computer modeling toward
energy savings.
Councilmember Mills stated the City should build to the LEED standard,
and proceed with the LEED standard design process within the current
architectural agreemenl, but not hire the certification processor and pay a
certification fee.
ACTION: Not proceed with LEED certification, but direct staff to proceed
with the Energy Modeling services. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat,
seconded by Councilmember Weigel and unanimously carried on a
roll call vote.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
S.A. ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION
IDENTIFICATION STREET SIGN PROGRAM:
Lee Husfeldt, Director of Neighborhood and Community Relations,
provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated
December 3, 2008.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with
respect to the Neighborhood Sign Program, adequate placement and
spacing of signs throughout the district, potential theft, sign size and
bracketing, and thanked the Neighborhood Organizations for their input
and excitement with the program.
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ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22400, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING A NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION IDENTIFICATION
STREET SIGN PROGRAM THROUGH THE OFFICE OF
NEIGHBORHOOD INVOLVEMENT." Motion Councilmember Mills,
seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously carried
on a roll call vote.
5.B. AGREEMENT WITH THE PLAZA RACQUET CLUB FOR THE CITY'S
FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION FOR THE RESURFACING OF THREE
TENNIS COURTS, NOT TO EXCEED $5,000:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated December 3, 2008.
Councilmember Mills stated the facility is City owned, but required to be
maintained by the operator, expressed his thanks to the operator on the
improvements to the facility and his offer to pay a portion of the cost of the
recommended improvements.
ACTION: 1) Approve an agreement with The Plaza Racquet Club for the
City's financial participation for the resurfacing of three (3) tennis courts in
an amount not to exceed $5,000 subject to review and approval by the
City Attorney' and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A5761. Motion Mayor Pro Tom Foat, seconded by
Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
5.C. PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RECYCLING PLAN:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated December 3, 2008.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22401, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
A RECYCLING POLICY FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT." Motion Mayor Pro Tom Foat, seconded by
Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
5.D. PURCHASE OF 4 NEW FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE VEHICLES
FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated December 3, 2008.
ACTION: Approve the cooperative purchase of one (1) CNG powered new
2009 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor in the amount of $42,226.28
and three (3) gasoline powered new 2009 Ford Crown Victoria Police
Interceptors in the amount of $23,864.60 each, for a total purchase
amount for all 4 vehicles of $113,820-08 from Wondries Ford of Alhambra,
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California. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
5.E. APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES FOR THE
TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2010:
ACTION: Appoint David Gray to the Board of Library Trustees for the
unexpired term ending June 30, 2010. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat,
seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously carried
on a roll call vote.
The City Council requested the City Manager schedule a Study Session
on the Commission and Board appointment and review process.
5.F. APPOINT TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE
TAHQUITZ MEDIAN LANDSCAPE DESIGN SUBCOMMITTEE:
ACTION: Appoint Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Mills to
the City Council Tahquitz Median Landscape Design Subcommittee.
Motion Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
5.G. CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE REGARDING PUBLIC
COMMENTS:
Councilmember Weigel stated that until recently the City Council has not
responded to public comments during public comments, requested the
City Attorney address the length of time for an individual to speak during
public comments, and expressed concern that if the City Council is
responding to a public speaker during public comment it shorts the public
speaker of time.
No action taken.
5.1-1. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE FOR THE TERM ENDING
DECEMBER, 2009:
ACTION: Appoint Councilmember Mills as Mayor Pro Tempore for the
term ending December, 2009. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded
by Mayor Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8:22 p.m. to, Wednesday, December
10, 2008, at 6:00 P.M. in the 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.
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APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
17T" DAY OF DECEMBER, 2008.
STEPHEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008
City Hall Council Chamber
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tern Mills called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Hutcheson led the Pledge.
ROLL. CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember
Weigel, and Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
ABSENT: Mayor Pougnet.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Pro Tern Mills provided an update and photographs of the recent City Hall Tree
Lighting Ceremony.
Fire Chief Blake Goetz announced the donation of $20,000 from BP to the Fire
Department for a Fire Education Trailer, to meet the educational needs of the
Community
Mayor Pro Tern Mills announced the success and presented photographs of the recent
Story Time Event at the Village Green.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland reported that at 4:30 p.m. the
meeting was called to order and the City Council recessed into Closed Session to
discuss Items on the posted Closed Session Agenda. City Attorney Holland stated the
City Council authorized the City Attorney to file certain Zoning Violation Cases;
otherwise no reportable actions were taken.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson stated that staff recommends the City Council table Item 1.A. and
Item 1.D.
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ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Weigel,
seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll
call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember
Weigel, and Mayor Pro Tem Mills.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pougnet.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Ready provided an update on Code
Enforcement activities-
1. STUDY SESSION:
1.A. SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS AND GOALS PROGRESS REPORT
AND UPDATE:
Tabled to December 17, 2008.
1.8. SUNLINE DESIGN OF BUS SHELTERS AND THE PROPOSED
INSTALLATION OF BUS SHELTERS IN THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS:
City Manager Ready and City Engineer Barakian provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated December 10, 2008.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address the sharing of
revenue for the proposed advertising on the new bus shelters, and
requested staff address the color specifications.
Councilmember Weigel requested staff and Sunline address the design
specifications, and the amount of protection from the sun.
Councilmember Foat stated the design is not made from the dessert,
expressed her concerns with the metallic finish and the lack of shade,
requested Sunline address the advertising program, and the charge to the
City if the City chose not to allow the advertising program.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills requested Sunline address the reasons why the
standard was modified, expressed concerns with the new design,
requested Sunline address the criteria and site selection, addressed the
current provision that the City require a custom bus shelter during the
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development process, and requested Sunline address recycling issues
with the trash receptacle at the shelter.
No action taken.
1.C. GENERAL PLAN DISCUSSION AS IT RELATES TO ANNEXATION
AND THE CITY'S SPHERE OF INFLUENCE:
City Manager Ready provided background information and requested the
City provide staff direction if the City should protest the Desert Hot Springs
application for annexation of unincorporated area.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information with respect to the land in question in regards to the City's
General Plan, and process before LAFCO.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the wind/industrial area
within the City boundaries and staff address the feasibility of modifying the
border to include both cities.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address the downside of the
City proceeding with a protest to the Desert Hot Springs application for
annexation, and stated the City has better capability to provide services to
the area.
Councilmember Weigel requested staff address the process of possible
negotiation with Desert Hot Springs.
Councilmember Mills provided background information when the Sphere
of Influence was originally set by LAFCO, and stated he would prefer the
City work with Desert Hot Springs on zoning and aesthetics rather than
push for a Sphere change.
ACTION: Direct the City Manager to withdraw the comment letter filed
with respect to the Desert Hot Springs Application for Annexation. By
consensus of the City Council, noting the absence of Mayor
Pougnet.
I.D. CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM DISCUSSION AND REPORT FROM
THE CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE:
Item tabled.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Foat commented on a letter received from the Palm Springs
Preservation Foundation, and requested the City Manager provide an update on the
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status and schedule a study session with respect to the creation of a proposed
Historical District.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested the City Manager provide an update on how
residents report code violations.
Councilmember Weigel commented on the recent 2008 Festival of Lights Parade.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 7:03 p.m, to a Regular Meeting,
Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. in the 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
17Tn DAY OF DECEMBER, 2008.
STEPHEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
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