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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008
City Hall Council Chamber
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop 262, led the Pledge.
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INVOCATION: Duane Cox, Retired Religious Science Minister, 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 Phil Kaplan, ADA
Coordinator, a Certificate of Appreciation for his service to the City, and announced his
retirement.
City Manager Ready recognized Fire Chief Blake Goetz being awarded the Crystal
Award by the California Emergency Services Association.
Blake Goetz, Fire Chief, announced the upcoming Town Hall meeting 'The Great
Southern California ShakeOut."
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland reported that at 4:30 p.m. the
City Council recessed into Closed Session to discuss the Items on the posted Closed
Session Agenda. The City Council provided direction to the City Attorney with respect to
the matter of El Dorado Palm Springs, Ltd. v. City of Palm Springs, Case No. INC
039083, one matter of Exposure to Litigation, and two matters of Initiation of Litigation,
no reportable actions were taken.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Mayor Pougnet requested Items 2.E. and 2.F. be removed from the Consent Calendar
for separate discussion.
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Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested Items 2.F., 2.G., and 2.H. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Mills noted his business related abstention on Consent Calendar Item
21.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded
by Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. O & M TAHQUITZ, LLC, MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF
TWO HOTELS OF UP TO 306 ROOMS AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY AND HERMOSA DRIVE, CASE 5.1160,
PD 341, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 35989, TAHQUITZIHERMOSA
HOTELS, SECTION 14:
ACTION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to September 17, 2008, without
public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued
Public Hearing. By consensus of the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
DARRON DAHLE, commented on Item 2.E., and requested the City Council amend the
ordinance to allow for directional arrows and lights.
RODOLFO CASTILLO, commented on Item 2.E., and requested the City Council
amend the ordinance to allow directional arrows and lights.
MIKE MCLEAN, commented on Item 3.A., Vacation Rental Ordinance, requested the
City Council amend the ordinance with respect to outdoor amplified music, and the local
contact person notification.
JOHN WILLIAMS, Palm Springs, stated his support for the Vacation Rental Ordinance
and Event House Ordinance, without further modifications.
RENO FONTANA, commented on Item 2.F., with respect to Event Houses, and
protection of the surrounding neighborhood.
LAURA FONTANA, commented on Item 2.F., with respect to Event Houses, and
protection of the surrounding neighborhood.
The City Council recessed at 6:51 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 6:55 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: None.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
2, CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.8., 2.C., 2.D., 2.1., 2.1, 2.K., 21., 2.M., 2.N.,
2.0., 2.P., 2.Q., 2.R., and 2.5. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by
Councilmember Hutcheson 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 September 3,
2008, City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of July 30, 2008. Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22328, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1029640 THROUGH 1029788 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $4,463,150.09 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 22329, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1029789
THROUGH 1029870 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $730,860.48
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICk' 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22330, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL
WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 7-26-08 BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 413657 THROUGH 413718 TOTALING $98,016,64,
LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1029871 THROUGH 1029890
TOTALING $148,294.97, FOUR WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $63,487.63,
AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,167,675.47, IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,477,474.71 DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA;" 4) Adopt Resolution No. 22331, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1029891 THROUGH 1030036 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $1,068,880.41 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 5) Adopt
Resolution No. 22332, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1030037
THROUGH 1030177 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,084,39823
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICk' and 6) Adopt Resolution No. 22333,
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL
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WARRANTS FOR THE. PERIOD ENDED 8-09-08 BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 413719 THROUGH 413779 TOTALING $91,157.62,
LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1030178 THROUGH 1030198
TOTALING $149,178.71, FOUR WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $63,387.63,
AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,145,521.57, IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,449,245,53, DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1). STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR JULY 2008:
ACTION: Receive and file Staff Authorized Agreements covering the
period July 1 through July 31, 2008. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.1. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF JUNE 30, 2008:
ACTION: Receive and File the Treasurer's Investment Report as of June
30, 2008. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.J. AMENDMENT NO, 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5546 WITH TERRA NOVA
PLANNING & RESEARCH, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL FOCUSED
ENTITLEMENT AND PLANNING SERVICES TO COMPLETE "THE
TRAILS" PROJECT, CASE 5.1165-PD-344, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$34,450.00:
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A5546 with
Terra Nova Planning & Research, Inc. for additional focused entitlement
and planning services to complete "The Trails" Project, Case 5.1165-PD-
344, in the amount of $34,450, revised agreement amount not-to-exceed
$97,910;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A5546. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.K. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5400 WITH TERRA NOVA
PLANNING & RESEARCH, INC. FOR THE WATER SUPPLY STUDY
FOR THE SECTION 14 MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT:
ACTION: 1) Find that Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A5400 with
Terra Nova Planning & Research, Inc. is necessary and in the best
interest of the City in order to expand and update the Water Supply Study
for the Section 14 Master Development Plan Supplemental Environmental
Impact Report in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act;
2) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A5400 with Terra Nova
Planning & Research, Inc. to expand and update the Water Supply Study
for the Section 14 Master Development Plan Supplemental Environmental
Impact Report, in the amount of $13,500; and 3) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5400. Approved as part
of the Consent Calendar.
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2.L. AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT TO PROVIDE A FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER AT THE
PALM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS:
ACTION: 1) Approve an agreement with the Palm Springs Unified School
District to provide a full time police officer at the high school campus
including the Ramon Academy, for one-year expiring at the end of school
year 2009; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A5553. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting
the business related abstention of Councilmember Mills.
2.M. ACCEPTANCE OF $27,000 AND $12,206 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM
THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
PROGRAM TO PARTIALLY FUND THE EQUIPPING OF A POLICE
PATROL VEHICLE WITH AN AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE
RECOGNITION DEVICE AND UPDATE THE ACCESS SYSTEM OF THE
POLICE TRAINING CENTER:
ACTION: 1) Accept $27,000 and $12,206 in grant funding from the U.S.
Bureau of Justice Assistance; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A5719. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.N. ACCEPTANCE OF AN ADDITIONAL $29,000 IN FUNDING TO THE
EXISTING $110,000 OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY DUI
ENFORCEMENT AND AWARENESS PROGRAM GRANT AND
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A LICENSE PLATE READER
SYSTEM:
ACTION: 1) Accept an additional $29,000 in funding to the existing
$110,000 Office of Traffic Safety DUI Enforcement and Awareness
Program Grant, Agreement No. A5521, to purchase a License Plate
Reader System; 2) Approve the purchase of one License Plate Reader
System from ELSAG North America in the amount of $29,065.56; and 3)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5521.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.0. AMENDMENT NO. 16 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4382 WITH GENSLER
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES
RELATED TO THE AIRPORT IMPROVE/MODIFY/REHAB TERMINAL
COMPLEX PROJECT, FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $50,000, CP
07-09:
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 16 to Agreement No. A4382 with
Gensler Architectural Design Services for an additional amount of $50,000
related to the Airport Improve/Modify/Rehab Terminal Complex Project,
CP 07-09, AIP 3-06-0181-44; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A4382. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
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2.P. AGREEMENT WITH HNTB CORP. TO PREPARE THE AIRPORT
MASTER PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $581,647:
ACTION: 1) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with HNTB
Corporation for the Airport Master Plan in an amount not-to-exceed
$581,647.00; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A5720. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.Q. APPROVE PARCEL MAP 35235 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1717
VISTA CHINO:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22334, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PARCEL MAP 35235 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1717
VISTA CHINO, IN SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4
EAST." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.R. RENEW THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, AGREEMENT
NO. A4722, WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY NARCOTIC TASK
FORCE:
ACTION: 1) Approve the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding,
Agreement No. A4722, with the Coachella Valley Narcotic Task Force for
a five-year period ending June 30, 2013; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A4722. Approved as part
of the Consent Calendar.
2.S. DEMOLITION OF BATTING CAGES AT DEMUTH PARK:
ACTION: Approve the demolition of the batting cage facility at DeMuth
Park, direct staff to solicit bids for demolition, and return to City Council for
award of bid. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1744, RELATING TO PORTABLE OPEN SIGNS:
Councilmember Weigel stated the Ordinance was well written and a good
compromise, and noted his support for the Ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested staff address the prohibition of arrows.
Councilmember Mills noted restrictions of the placement of signs and
requested staff address the limitations.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the preparation of administrative
rules and regulations.
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ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1744, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTIONS 93.20.03 AND 93.20.09 OF THE PALM
SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO PORTABLE OPEN SIGNS."
Motion Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Weigel
and carried 4-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES; Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor Pro Tem Foat,
Councilmember Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: Councilmember Mills.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested a periodic review of the portable sign
ordinance.
2.17. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1745, RELATING TO EVENT HOUSES:
City Attorney Holland provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated September 3, 2008.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested the City Attorney review the insurance
requirements of the City, requested the definition of "remuneration" be
modified to exclude services such as cleaning services for charity events,
and commented on the number of events by the same person within a 24-
hour period.
Councilmember Weigel requested staff address flexibility with respect to
Section 5.75.075(k), to provide guidelines and impose conditions on
certain events and certain locations.
Councilmember Mills noted his concerns with the flexibility provided by
staff in the Ordinance, and recommended multi-day events without set-up.
Councilmember Weigel suggested the City Council adopt the Ordinance,
and the City Council adopt procedures for City Staff to implement the
provisions of the Code.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested a periodic review in six or eight months
with respect to the regulations, and requested staff review the suggestions
by Reno Fontana.
ACTION: Re-introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1745, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
CHAPTER 5.75 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE,
RELATING TO EVENT HOUSES," amending Section 5.75.020 the
definition of Event to read "Event means an occurrence or social occasion
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or other activity that involves a gathering of persons including, without
limitation, a reception or party;"and append the definition of Remuneration
to include but does not include reimbursement for actual clean up costs."
Motion Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Foat
and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2.G. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1746, RELATING TO VACANT AND BOARDED BUILDINGS:
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested staff address the timing of the remedies
through a foreclosure process, and requested the timing be moved up
procedurally.
Councilmember Hutcheson commented on the definition of "evidence of
vacancy," and requested staff address the proposed fees.
Councilmember Weigel stated the Ordinance is reactive and not proactive,
suggested the ordinance be used to educate the banks and trustees,
requested staff address if the Ordinance would encompass homes under
construction, the posting of a sign on foreclosed properties, and requested
the removal of the sign provision.
Councilmember Mills stated his opposition to the posting of a sign as
required by the Ordinance.
ACTION: Reintroduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1746, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 8.80 OF THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF VACANT
AND BOARDED BUILDINGS AS PUBLIC NUISANCES," amending the
Ordinance to remove the sign posting provisions. Motion
Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson
and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
2.1-1. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1747, RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE FEE
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE FEE:
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1747, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 3.39 OF THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE FEE
ORDINANCE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE FEE." Motion
Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
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3. LEGISLATIVE:
Councilmember Hutcheson stated he has a business related conflict of interest
with respect to Item 3.A., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and
left Council Chamber.
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO VACATION RENTALS:
City Attorney Holland provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated September 3, 2008.
Councilmember Mills recommended the City develop the form to be used,
requested a modification to mailing within 300 feet per residence,
commented on the "good neighbor' brochure, the problems of fairness
with the prohibition of outdoor amplified music, and stated his support for a
central call in telephone.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat commented on the proposal for a central telephone
number, and stated such could be contracted out to an answering service,
commented on the "good neighbor" brochure, requested staff address the
business license requirements, and requested the deletion of the
requirement to publish on the City's website.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested staff address when a violation occurs and
who gets fined.
Councilmember Mills commented on the "good neighbor" brochure.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the first responders and
the importance of Code Enforcement.
ACTION: 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and
read by title only; 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1748, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
CHAPTER 5.25 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE,
RELATING TO VACATION RENTALS," amending the Ordinance Section
5.25.060(c) by deleting the provision to name the City as an additional
insured, deleting Section 5.25.060(t), amending Section 5.25.070(c)
prefixed to read "During the term each vacation rental unit is rented . . .,"
amending Section 5.25.070(o to provide for a "good neighbor brochure."
Motion Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Mills
and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
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AYES: Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, Councilmember
Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Hutcheson.
Councilmember Hutcheson returned to the dais.
3.13. PROPOSED SKATE PARK ORDINANCE:
Sharon Heider, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated September 3, 2008.
Councilmember Weigel requested staff address the walk through and log
requirements, and the operations and patrol of the skate park facility.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested staff address the responsibility just to post
the signs and the City is not required to enforce the equipment
requirements.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address any problems since
the park is now free of charge.
Councilmember Weigel requested staff address excluding persons who
are not following the rules.
ACTION: 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and
read by title only; 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1749, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 11.44 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE, RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS AND SKATE
PARK REGULATIONS." Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by
Mayor Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. TEMPORARY WAIVER TO THE PALM SPRINGS STADIUM CONCERT
POLICY BY ALLOWING YOUTH CONCERTS:
Sharon Heider, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated September 3, 2008.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the attendance restrictions.
ACTION: Waive Minute Order No. 5540 prohibiting band concerts at the
Palm Springs Stadium for a one-year period and allow up to three youth
concerts, with attendance limited to 500 per event and ending at 8:00 p.m.
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Motion Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Weigel
and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
4.13. CONSIDERATION OF CHANGES TO PALM TREE TRIMMING POLICY:
Sharon Heider, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated September 3, 2008.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with
respect to the Palm Tree trimming policy: leaving the Filifera in their
natural state, skinning and the removal of skirts for Robusta, the removal
of seed pods, and ensuring any skirts are trimmed to a level of 12 feet
from the ground.
ACTION: 1) Direct staff to prepare a Resolution to approve a Palm Tree
Trimming Policy that provides for unskinned trunks and skirts for Filifera
Palm Trees, skinned trunks and the removal of skirts for Robusta Palm
Trees; and 2) Direct staff to develop an implementation and phase-in
policy for Council consideration. Motion Councilmember Weigel,
seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT COMMISSION FOR THE TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2011:
ACTION: Appoint Tim Albert to the Palm Springs International Airport
Commission for the term ending June 30, 2011. Motion Councilmember
Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried
on a roll call vote.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Hutcheson requested an update on the Budget and outline the revenue
side of the budget, a time table to implement AB811, and requested an update on the
City's website.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff place on the September 17, 2008, agenda a proposal to
address the implementation of AB811, and requested staff place on the next agenda a
proposed resolution in opposition of Proposition 7.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested staff place on the September 17, 2008, agenda a
proposed resolution in opposition of Proposition 8.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8:33 p.m. to a Regular Meeting,
Wednesday, September 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
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East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. The City Council will not hold a Study
Session on Wednesday, September 10, 2008.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
19TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008.
- Xr&jOE4 P. /°al
STEPHEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK