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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2008
City Hall Council Chamber
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:03 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 Weigel, Mayor Pro
Tern Foat, and Mayor Pougnet.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Pougnet announced the rededication of Palm Springs Pointe Senior Living
Complex and Apartments, and the demolition of 1517 San Jacinto as a public nuisance.
Fire Chief Blake Goetz provided the activities with respect to the Great Southern
California Shakeout Drill, and proclaimed November 13, 2008, as the Great Southern
California Shakeout Day in the City of Palm Springs.
Mayor Pougnet outlined the kick off activities for the upcoming Sustainability Week and
Summit.
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 provided direction for the resolution of the Johan Jose Velez v. City of Palm
Springs Litigation, if the matter is resolved at such time a contract will be on file with the
City Clerk, otherwise no reportable actions were taken.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson stated staff would recommend the City Council remove Items 2.J.
and 21. from the Consent Calendar for a staff report and update.
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Councilmember Hutcheson requested Item 2.1-1. be removed from the Consent Calendar
for separate discussion and vote.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested Item 2.D. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion and vote.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Hutcheson,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tom Foat and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro Tern Foat,
and Mayor Pougnet,
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. APPLICATION BY MICHAEL CARTWRIGHT OF PALM SPRINGS
TREATMENT CENTERS FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN LIEU OF A CHANGE OF
ZONE, FOR AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY AT 168 VIA ESCUELA
ROAD, CASE 5.1193 CUP, PDD 354:
Ken Lyon, Associate Planner, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated November 5, 2008.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming
forward the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pougnet stated his support for public benefit to realize a level of
sustainability.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address the number of
projects that are expected to be exempted from public benefits, and
requested the City Council impose a public benefit for this project_
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested a public benefit, questioned staff on the
Public Art requirement, and the definition of substance abuse programs.
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. 1753,
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CASE 5.1193, PDD 354, A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT IN LIEU OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR A 28-BED ASSISTED
LIVING FACILITY LOCATED AT 168 VIA ESCUELA ROAD, ZONE R-2,
SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 4, RANGE 4," amending the Conditions of
Approval to provide a public benefit for sustainability. Motion
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Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Weigel
and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor
Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
1.13. OLYMPIAN VILLAS, A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF A 38-UNIT
SENIOR LIVING CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX ON AN APPROXIMATE
2.66-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 1551 EAST AMADO ROAD,
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 35998, CASE 3.3274 MAJ:
Ken Lyon, Associate Planner, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated November 5, 2008.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speaker
addressed the City Council.
JOHN SKORDOULIS, Applicant, outlined the design of the project and
requested the City Council approve the project.
f No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested staff address the underground parking,
the number of parking spaces, the entrance to the parking, requested the
Applicant address the architecture and Fire Department access, and
requested the City Attorney address bonding for the project.
Councilmember Hutcheson thanked the Applicant for proposing senior
living housing and in compliance with the Zoning Code, and requested the
Applicant address the architecture, style, and color palette for the project.
Councilmember Weigel stated his support for the architecture and the
need for senior services in the City.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the comments by the AAC, the
addition of sustainability and/or energy efficiency aspects of the project,
and stated some of the parking should be adapted to electric vehicles_
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested staff address a provision if construction
should stall.
Councilmember Hutcheson commented on the overall sustainability issues
and the City Council adding conditions of approval without an overall
policy statement.
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ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22371, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 35998 FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A 38-UNIT SENIOR LIVING CONDOMINIUM
COMPLEX, ON APPROXIMATELY 2.66 ACRES, LOCATED AT 1550
EAST AMADO ROAD, ZONE MR, SECTION 14 (IL);" adding Section 3 to
the resolution to read, "The City Council approves Tentative Tract Map
35998 subject to the Conditions of Approval attached to this Resolution as
Exhibit A;" amending Condition No. ENG 27 to add 'restored," adding two
Conditions of Approval that require five (5) parking bays for electric
vehicles, and the Developer should seek to be sensitive to desert colors
and environment as to be as consistent as possible to the adjacent
buildings. Motion Councilmember Weigel, seconded by
Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor
Pro Tem Foat, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
1.C. AVALON DEVELOPMENT INCORPORATED REQUESTING
APPROVAL, OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 35958 TO SUBDIVIDE AN
APPROXIMATE 6.55 ACRE PARCEL FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES
FOR THE PROPOSED DESERT OASIS INDUSTRIAL LOFTS
LOCATED AT 400 WEST SAN RAFAEL DRIVE, CASE TPM 35958:
David Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated November 5, 2008.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming
forward the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22372, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 35958 TO SUBDIVIDE AN
APPROXIMATE 6.55 ACRE PARCEL FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES
FOR THE PROPOSED DESERT OASIS INDUSTRIAL LOFTS LOCATED
AT 400 WEST SAN RAFAEL DRIVE, ZONE M-1, SECTION 34." Motion
Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and
unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor Pro Tem Foat,
Councilmember Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
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I.D. RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION OF A PORTION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT IN TRACT 32233-1, RECORDED IN BOOK 381 OF MAPS,
PAGE 59-67, INCLUSIVE, IN SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH,
RANGE 5 EAST:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated November 5, 2008.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming
forward the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22373, "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 A TEN FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
LOCATED IN LOTS 28 THROUGH 33 OF TRACT MAP 32233-1,
RECORDED IN BOOK 381 OF MAPS, PAGE 59-67, INCLUSIVE, IN
SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST; FILE R 08-07."
Motion Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember
Weigel and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor
Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills-
I.E. PROPOSED RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEES FOR VACANT BUILDING
REGISTRATION AND MONITORING, DOWNTOWN NEWS RACK
REGISTRATION AND IMPOUNDMENT, EVENT HOUSE
REGISTRATION AND APPEALS, VACATION RENTAL REGISTRATION
AND RENEWAL, AND AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE/EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM SERVICE FEE AND AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09:
ACTION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to November 19, 2008, with no
public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued
Public Hearing. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by
Councilmember Weigel and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor
Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: None.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2,E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.1., and 2.K. Motion
Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and
unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro
Tern Foat, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Receive and file Report on the Posting of the November 5,
2008, City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of October 15, 2008, and
October 22, 2008- Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22374, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1031124 THROUGH 1031264 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $482,243.91, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 22375, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 10-04-08 BY
WARRANTS NUMBERED 413935 THROUGH 413978 TOTALING
$79,505.24, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1031265 THROUGH
1031285 TOTALING $154,318.11, FOUR WIRE TRANSFERS FOR
$63,035.04, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,190,164.84,
IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,487,023.23, DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA:" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22376, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1031286 THROUGH 1031468 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $3,625,725.06, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 4) Adopt
Resolution No. 22377, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1031469
THROUGH 1031471 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $3,500.00,
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA-," 5) Adopt Resolution No. 22378, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
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SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL
WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 10-18-08 BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 413979 THROUGH 414024 TOTALING $82,450.13,
LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1031472 THROUGH 1031492
TOTALING $154,569.04, FOUR WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $63,085,04,
AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,217,136.03, IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,517,23024, DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA;" and 6) Adopt Resolution No. 22379, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1031493 THROUGH 1031588 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $562,502.62, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.F. APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNION
PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY FOR THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL
(PALM DRIVE) OVERPASS GRADE SEPARATION CROSSING:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22380, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNION
PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY (UPRR) FOR AN EXISTING GRADE
SEPARATION CROSSING IMPROVEMENT, UPRR FOLDER NO. 2442-
59, UPRR AUDIT NO. S049338;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A5747. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.F. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH COACHELLA VALLEY
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (CVAG) FOR THE PROJECT
STUDY REPORT ON THE WIDENING OF THE RAMON ROAD BRIDGE
OVER THE WHITEWATER RIVER CHANNEL:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22381, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE
COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE
PROJECT STUDY REPORT FOR THE WIDENING OF THE RAMON
ROAD BRIDGE. OVER THE WHITEWATER RIVER CHANNEL IN THE
AMOUNT OF $75,000, 75% OF $100,000;" and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5748. Approved as part
of the Consent Calendar.
2.G. ACCEPT WITH REGRET THE RESIGNATION OF BARBARA BARRETT
FROM THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION:
ACTION: 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Barbara Barrett; 2)
Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy for the unexpired term
ending June 30, 2009. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.1. REQUEST BY FRESH AND EASY NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET FOR A
RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE IN ORDER TO SELL 13EER
AND WINE AT 102 SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, CASE 5.1210-PCN:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22383, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE IN ORDER TO SELL BEER AND WINE AT 102 SOUTH
SUNRISE WAY, ZONE CDN, SECTION 13, CASE 5.1210-PCN."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.K. ACCEPT WITH REGRET THE RESIGNATION OF JEFFREY ZUCKER
FROM THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION:
ACTION: 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Jeffrey Zucker; 2) Direct
the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy for the unexpired term ending
June 30, 2010- Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.1). APPROVAL. OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND
AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
FACILITY:
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested staff address any conflicts between the proposed
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, WWTP and the Animal Shelter, and
requested a status report on the Recycling Fund to ensure the funds were not
fully depleted for the proposed project.
ACTION: Approve the plans, specifications, and working details for the
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, CIF 08-19. Motion Councilmember
Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat and unanimously carried 4-0 on a
roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro
Tem Foat, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
2.H. REQUEST BY JOSEPH BENHAM FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE IN ORDER TO SELL BEER, WINE, AND SPIRITS AT 200
NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, CASE 5.1214-PCN:
Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address any measures that may be
taken to mitigate any issues directly related to sale of alcohol.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22382, "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 200
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NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE Cl3D, SECTION 15, CASE 5.1214-
PCN." Motion Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember
Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro
Tem Foat, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
2.J. PARTICIPATION IN A MULTI-AGENCY ENTERPRISE ZONE APPLICATION
TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND APPROPRIATION OF $35,000 FOR
THE CITY°S SHARE:
City Manager Ready and John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic
Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report
dated November 5, 2008.
ACTION: 1) Approve the participation in a multi-jurisdiction application to the
State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development, for an
Enterprise Zone designation and appropriate $35,000 for the City's share; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all necessary
documents. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember
Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro
Tem Foat, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
2.L. RENEWAL OF EXCESS EARTHQUAKE AND FLOOD INSURANCE
COVERAGE:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff
report dated November 5, 2008.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22384, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
PURCHASE OF $22.5 MILLION IN EXCESS EARTHQUAKE/FLOOD
(DIFFERENCE IN CONDITION) INSURANCE FROM LLOYDS OF LONDON IN
AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $330,799.21 FOR POLICY YEAR 2008-09;"
and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Motion
Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pougnet and unanimously
carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro
Tem Foat, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
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The City Council recessed at 7:41 p.m. and convened as the Community
Redevelopment Agency.
The City Council reconvened at 7:47 p.m. for a Joint Meeting with the Community
Redevelopment Agency.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat stated she has a property related conflict of interest with respect to
Item RA4., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber.
RA4. ADOPTION OF A DOWNTOWN AND UPTOWN FACADE PROPERTY
IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM FOR PROPERTIES WITHIN THE PALM
SPRINGS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MERGED PROJECT AREAS NO. 1 AND 2:
Councilmember Hutcheson outlined the benefits of the proposed programs and
grants.
Councilmember Weigel requested staff address the grant amounts and
guidelines.
ACTION: 1) [City Council] Adopt Resolution No. 22385, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING A DOWNTOWN AND UPTOWN PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT
GRANT PROGRAM FOR PROPERTIES WITHIN THE PALM SPRINGS
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; " 2) [Community Redevelopment
Agency] Adopt Resolution No. 1367, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A DOWNTOWN AND UPTOWN PROPERTY
IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM FOR PROPERTIES WITHIN THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MERGED PROJECT AREAS NO.
1 AND 2;" and 3) Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director, or his designee,
to implement the program and execute all necessary documents. Motion
Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Weigel and
unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Weigel, and Mayor
Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat returned to the dais.
RA5. CALLING THE NOTE AND APPROVING THE PAYMENT FROM THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO THE CITY FOR REDUCTION
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OF THE PRINCIPAL OF THE NOTE TITLED PROMISSORY NOTE VISITORS
CENTER DATED FEBRUARY 7, 2008;
ACTION: 1) [City Council] Adopt Resolution No. 22386, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
CALLING AND ACCEPTING THE REPAYMENT OF $1,450,000 IN PRINCIPAL
BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY UNDER THE NOTE
TITLED PROMISSORY NOTE VISITORS CENTER, DATED FEBRUARY 7,
2008;" 2) [Community Redevelopment Agency] Adopt Resolution No. 1368, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09;" and 3) 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 Tem
Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0
on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro
Tern Foat, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:52 p.m., and the City Council
continued.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. PALM SPRINGS DISPOSAL UPDATE ON SINGLE STREAM
RECYCLING:
Bob Kusnick, Palm Springs Disposal, provided a PowerPoint Presentation
on the success, program results and future opportunities of the Single
Stream Recycling Program.
No action taken.
4.13. DISCUSS THE ARCHITECTURAL SCOPE OF THE JACKIE LEE
HOUSTON PLAZA:
Al Smoot, City Owner's Representative, provided background information
as outlined in the staff report dated November 5, 2008.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following: sense of
arrival, a demonstration garden, the overall need to meet goals 1-7 in the
staff report, amount of planning needed to stay within the budget, delete
the plan for future buildings and for this property to remain as open space,
encourage a place to sit, sustainable approach to the landscaping, include
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art in public places with the Public Arts fund, the most important element is
a place of arrival for the convention center as a "true plaza," and ensure
classic enhancements and public improvements such as bollards.
No action taken.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
S.A. APPOINT TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO TAHQUITZ
CREEK GOLF COURSE TRANSITION SUBCOMMITTEE:
ACTION: Appoint Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Mills to
the City Council Tahquitz Creek Golf Course Transition Subcommittee. By
consensus of the City Council, noting the absence of
Councilmember Mills.
5.B. APPOINTMENT TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD FOR THE TERM
ENDING JUNE 30, 2011:
City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated November 5, 2008.
ACTION: 1) Waive Section 6 of Resolution No. 14547 for a onetime
appointment to the Personnel Board for the term ending June 30, 2011;
and 2) Appoint Bernard Sherwyn to the Personnel Board, [Council
appointment], for the unexpired term ending June 20, 2011. Motion
Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Foat and
unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
C AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor
Pro Tem Foat, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
City Manager Ready announced the City's web address as www.palmspringsca.gov.
Mayor Pougnet outlined the activities of the Sustainability Summit.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8:38 p.m. to Wednesday, November
12, 2008, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by a Closed Session
at 5:00 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
19T" DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008.
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STEPH N P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
?METTHOMPSON, CITY CLERK