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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2008
City Hall Council Chamber
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Palm Springs Air Force ROTC Junior Color Guard, led the
Pledge.
INVOCATION: Rev. Kevin Johnson, Bloom in the Desert Ministries, 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:
Police Chief Dominguez administered the Oath of Office to Police Officer Steven
Grissom, and introduced the new Police Officer to the City Council.
Police Chief Dominguez provided an update on the activities of the 2008 American Heat
Motorcycle Weekend.
Fire Chief Goetz outlined the activities of Fire Prevention Week and the programs
offered by the Fire Department.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland reported that at 4:30 p.m. the
meeting was called to order and the City Council added an Item to the Closed Session
Agenda pursuant to G.C. Section 54956.8 Conference with Real Property Negotiator.
ACTION, 1) Make the finding that the Item came to the attention of the City after the
posting of the Agenda, there is an immediate need to hear and/or take action on the
Item; and 2) Add to the Closed Session Agenda, Conference with Real Property
Negotiator for the property located at 414 North Palm Canyon Drive, City Negotiator
David Ready, City Manager, Negotiating Party, Lawrence Rael, Rael Development,
Price and Terms of Payment for Purchase. Motion Mayor Pougnet, seconded by
Item No. 2 * V
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Mayor Pro Tom Foat, and unanimously carried (4-0) noting the absence of
Councilmember Mills.
The City Council then recessed into Closed Session to discuss Items on the posted
Closed Session Agenda. No reportable actions were taken, the City Council did provide
direction with respect to property negotiations on the City of Palm Springs Golf Course.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Hutcheson noted his business related abstention on Item 2.1.
Councilmember Weigel requested Item 2.P. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded
by Councilmember Weigel and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTIES KNOWN AS "THE CASA CODY
HOTEL" LOCATED AT 141 SOUTH CAHUILLA ROAD, 175 SOUTH
CAHUILLA ROAD, AND 300 WEST ARENAS ROAD AS CLASS 1
HISTORIC SITES, INCLUDING DESIGNATING THREE ELEMENTS
WITHIN THE HOTEL COMPLEX AS CLASS 2 HISTORIC SITES,
CASES HSPB 59A, 59B, AND 59C:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated October 15, 2008.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers
addressed the City Council.
FRANK TYSEN, Applicant, provided the background and history of the
acquisition and rehabilitation of the property and requested the City
Council approve the historic designations.
RON MARSHALL, Palm Springs Preservation Foundation, stated the
support of the Foundation for the historic designation of the property.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pro Tom Foat stated her support for the project and thanked Frank
Tysen for his efforts, and commented on the historic expanse of time
represented by the properties.
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Councilmember Mills requested staff address the color stipulated under
the historic designation, and thanked Frank Tysen for his efforts.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22355, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DESIGNATING THE STRUCTURE THE WINTER HOUSE AND THE
MCCALLUM ERA STONE WALL AT 141 SOUTH CAHUILLA ROAD AS
CLASS ONE HISTORIC SITE 59A;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22356, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE STRUCTURE THE CASA
CODY HOTEL AND THE MCCALLUM ERA STONE WALL AT 175
SOUTH CAHUILLA ROAD AS CLASS ONE HISTORIC SITE 59B, AND
DESIGNATING THE OLYMPIC COTTAGE AND THE APACHE LODGE
AS CLASS TWO SITES;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22357, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE ORIGINAL ADOBE
WALLS AND WOOD SHUTTERS OF THE ADOBE HOUSE AT 300
WEST ARENAS ROAD AS CLASS ONE HISTORIC SITE 59C, AND
DESIGNATING THE SOUTH PORTION OF THE EL RINCON HOTEL
AND APARTMENT BUILDINGS AS A CLASS TWO HISTORIC SITE."
Motion Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember
Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
MARNA VAN HORN, stated her support for Items 2.P. and 5.A., and she was available
to answer any questions.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Ready presented an update of Code
Enforcement activities in the City_
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.13., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.1., 2.J.,
2.K., 21., 2.K, 2.N., 2.0., and 2.0_ 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 October 15, 2008,
City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of September 24, 2008, and
October 2, 2008- 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. 22358, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED 9-20.08 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 413890 THROUGH
413934 TOTALING $73,894.41, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED
1030964 THROUGH 1030984 TOTALING $152,467.16, FOUR WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR $64,054.92, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH
DEBITS OF $1,153,627,43, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$1,444,043.92, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 2) Adopt Resolution
No. 22359, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1030881 THROUGH
1030963 AND 1030985 THROUGH 1030986 TOTALING $929,063.68,
AND ONE WIRE TRANSFER FOR $141,412.30, IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $1,070,475.98, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" and 3)
Adopt Resolution No. 22360, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED
1030987 THROUGH 1031123 TOTALING $1,652,513.24, AND ONE
WIRE TRANSFER FOR $755,321,00, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT
OF $2,407,834,24, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Approved as part
of the Consent Calendar.
2.D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2008:
ACTION: Receive and file Staff Authorized Agreements covering the
period September 1 through September 30, 2008. Approved as part of
the Consent Calendar.
2.E. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF AUGUST 31, 2008:
ACTION. Receive and File the Treasurer's Investment Report as of
August 31, 2008. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.F. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1751, ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH POLICIES AND
STANDARDS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD ENTRY SIGNS IN SINGLE
FAMILY NEIGHBORHOODS:
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1751, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTIONS 93.20.03 AND 93.20.10 OF THE PALM
SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO NEIGHBORHOOD ENTRY
SIGN." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.G. ACCEPT WITH REGRET THE RESIGNATION OF SHELLY SAUNDERS
FROM THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD:
ACTION: 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Shelly Saunders; 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.
2.H. SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF BARISTO ROAD IN
SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22361, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
SUMMARILY VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL ITS RIGHT, TITLE,
AND INTERESTS TO A PORTION OF BARISTO ROAD, SECTION 15,
TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-08-20." Approved as
part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1. APPROVAL OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 025-N,
WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR USE OF CONGESTION
MANAGEMENT AIR QUALITY (CMAQ) FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR
SAN LORENZO ROAD SHOULDER PAVING:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22362, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 025-N TO
ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID
PROJECTS NO. 08-5282R WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $16,000 ($14,000 CMAQ FEDERAL FUNDS / $2,000
MEASURE A FUNDS), FOR THE SAN LORENZO ROAD SHOULDER
PAVING, CP 08-05, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. CML-5282(030);" and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
A5732. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting the
business related abstention by Councilmember Hutcheson.
2.J. APPROVAL OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 026-N,
WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR USE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR THE
INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AT TAMARISK ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22363, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 026-N TO
ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL,-AID
PROJECTS NO. 08-5282R, WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $242,000 ($217,800 HSIP FEDERAL FUNDS / $24,200
MEASURE A FUNDS) FOR THE INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AT
TAMARISK ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION, CP 06-12,
FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. HSIPL-5282(028);" and 2) Authorize the
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City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5733. Approved as
part of the Consent Calendar.
2.K. PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER RECYCLING POLICY:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22364, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
A RECYCLING POLICY FOR THE PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION
CENTER." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.L. ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE INDIAN CANYON DRIVE /
INTERSTATE 10 INTERCHANGE WIDENING PROJECT:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22365, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE ACQUISITION
OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE INDIAN CANYON DRIVE/INTERSTATE
10 INTERCHANGE PROJECT, CP 00-14, CALTRANS EA 455700."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.M. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE, 2008 BIENNIAL NOTICE FOR
RECEIVE AND FILE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT:
ACTION: 1) Receive and File the 2008 Local Agency Biennial Notice; and
2) Direct staff to promulgate the necessary amendments and return to the
City Council in December for adoption pursuant to the Political Reform
Act- Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.N. ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC
SAFETY FOR A SEATBELT AND CHILD SAFETY SEAT COMPLIANCE
PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,914,00:
ACTION: 1) Accept a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety,
California Berkeley Traffic Safety Center, for a Seatbelt and Child Safety
Seat Compliance Project in the amount of $39,914.00; and 2) Authorize
the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5734, Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.0. ACCEPT WITH REGRET THE RESIGNATION OF KIMBERLY NICHOLS
FROM THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES:
ACTION: 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Kimberly Nichols; 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.
2.Q. ACCEPT WITH REGRET THE RESIGNATION OF MATT BOUSQUETTE
FROM THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES:
ACTION: 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Matt Bousquette; 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.
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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.P. CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM SPRINGS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR IMPLEMENTING A
BUSINESS RETENTION VISITATION PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF
$30,000:
Councilmember Weigel stated this has been a priority for the City Council, and
requested staff address if the City requires a business plan prior to the issuance
of a business license.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat commented on the history and the development of business
retention procedures and programs.
ACTION: 1) Approve an agreement with the Palm Springs Economic
Development Corporation for implementing a business retention visitation
program in the amount of $30,000; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22366, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 BUDGET." A5735, Motion Mayor
Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried
on a roll call vote.
The City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency convened at 6: 39 p.m.
as a Joint Meeting with the City Council.
RA. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
RA1. NON-EXCLUSIVE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS
FOR USE OF FLOOR, ROOFTOP, ANTENNA, AND CABLING SPACE
ON THE TOP DECK OF THE CITY-OWNED PARKING STRUCTURE
LOCATED AT 295 SOUTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development,
provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated
October 15, 2008.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the purpose and benefits to
the City for allowing the use on the City parking structure, the building of a
structure on top of the elevator shaft, and stated his concerns with being
unable to conceal the tower with landscaping or other materials.
Councilmember Hutcheson stated he would like for the project to be
considered by the AAC and the Planning Commission.
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Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the design and requested staff
address the cable and the location of the equipment.
MOTION: 1) Approve an agreement with Verizon Wireless, City of Palm
Springs, and the City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment
Agency, for non-exclusive use of the City-owned parking structure to
provide floor, rooftop, antenna, and cabling space on the top deck of the
parking structure located at 295 South Indian Canyon Drive; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director to execute all necessary
documents. Motion Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor
Pougnet and failed 2-3 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Tem Foat, and
Councilmember Weigel.
The City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 6:47 p.m.,
and the City Council continued.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH RICH PARZINSKY POOLS, INC.,
FOR THE RAINMAKER FOUNTAIN REPAIRS, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$63,500:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated October 15, 2008.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the warranty on the project.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested staff address the qualifications of the
contractor and the supervision of the contractor.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff comment on the funding for
the repairs.
ACTION: 1) Approve an agreement with Rich Parzinsky Pools, Inc., for
the Rainmaker Fountain Repairs, in the amount of $63,500, CP 08-02; 2)
Adopt Resolution No. 22367, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 BUDGET;" 3) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A5736. Motion Councilmember
Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Mills and carried 4-1 on a roll
call vote.
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AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Mills, Mayor
Pro Tern Foat, and Councilmember Weigel.
NOES: Mayor Pougnet.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. DECISION TO OVERRULE, THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND
USE COMMISSION FINDING OF INCONSISTENCY FOR THE RETAIL
COMMERCIAL CENTER LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
RAMON ROAD AND GENE AUTRY TRAIL, CASE 5,1161:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated October 15, 2008,
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested staff address the letter submitted by the
Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22368, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
OVERRULING THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE
COMMISSION FINDING OF INCONSISTENCY FOR THE RETAIL
COMMERCIAL CENTER LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
RAMON ROAD AND GENE AUTRY TRAIL, ZONE M-1, SECTION 20."
Motion Mayor Pro Tom Foat, seconded by Councilmember Weigel
and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
5.13. APPOINT TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE "JACKIE
LEE HOUSTON PLAZA" DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE:
ACTION: Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Mills to the City
Council "Jackie Lee Houston Plaza" Design Review Subcommittee.
Motion Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember
Weigel and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
5.C. REPORT FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AIRPORT LIAISON REGARDING
THE PROPOSED REPLACEMENT CONTROL TOWER:
Councilmember Mills reported on a meeting with the FAA and staff at the
Palm Springs Airport for the replacement of the Control Tower at the Palm
Springs International Airport, Councilmember Mills stated the FAA
contracted with architects for a base plan for all airport towers, but stated
the FAA may allow the City to work with the architect to create a special
look to the Tower for Palm Springs.
No action taken.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Mills commented on the placement of vendors at the American Heat
2008 Motorcycle Weekend event, stated the concept would work for VillageFest, and
stated the promoter is not meeting the promises made to the City.
Councilmember Hutcheson commented on the 2008 American Heat Motorcycle
Weekend event and thanked the Police Department for their efforts toward the event,
and requested the City Manager add a discussion of the City's investments to the
upcoming budget discussion and update.
Mayor Pougnet requested the City Manager provide the City Council with the timelines
for the Tahquitz Canyon Median and City Hall parking lot landscape project.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat questioned if landscaping could be proposed on Civic Drive at the
new street closure during the Tahquitz Canyon Median landscape project.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 7:09 p.m. to a Study Session,
Wednesday, October 22, 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
5Tu DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008.
STEPHEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2008
City Hall Council Chamber
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pougnet led the Pledge.
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 the Palm Springs
Business Improvement District's Business Success Award to Ocoh La La.
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. No reportable actions were taken.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson stated that staff recommends Item 1.C. be withdrawn from the
Agenda.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded
by Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
BRIAN LINNEKENS, South Palm Canyon LLC, provided an update on the Palm
Canyon project, and explained the delays concerning the project.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, commented on the relationship between the Main
Street merchants and the VillageFest Event, the Palm Springs Business Improvement
District, and stated Main Street is conducting a survey for Bike Weekend.
PAUL MEDIANO, commented on the problems with his landlord, and the problems with
the delays due to the Palm Canyon development.
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CHERYL HUDSON, commented on the prohibition of A-Frame signs on the east side of
Indian Canyon, Bike Weekend and stated that the Fire and Police Departments visited
her establishment for Biker Weekend.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Ready provided an update on the Tahquitz
median and landscape project.
SS. STUDY SESSION:
SS1. JOINT STUDY SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE.
VILLAGEFEST BOARD TO DISCUSS ACCOMPLISHMENTS, GOALS,
AND OBJECTIVES:
Sharon Heider, Director of Parks and Recreation, introduced the members
of the VillageFest Board, and outlined the VillageFest Beard's current
goals and discussions as being: the overall goals and objectives, the
aesthetics of the event, better coordination with Main Street.
Rebecca Terrill, VillageFest Board Chair, commented on the Downtown
Design Plan as it relates to VillageFest, the Board's role in the budget and
fee structures, stated more events and activities are needed for youth and
teenagers at VillageFest, and the overall appearance and recommended
booth standards be addressed.
Boardmember Garcia stated the VillageFest Board has had some
discussions as indicated by Chair Terrill, requested the City Council
provided direction on the overall goals, scope, and the overall look for
VillageFest, and commented on the enforcement of Vendors selling
approved merchandise.
Boardmember Bianco stated enforcement and budget should be
discussed.
Boardmember Spohn stated the City should be more proactive in the
solicitation of vendors that would be positive to the VillageFest event.
Boardmember Thomas commented on booth standards and the
enforcement of rules, and suggested the City Council empower the Board
to enforce the rules of VillageFest, commented on the aesthetics of
VillageFest, recommended that the Board be provided authority for events
and activities, stated VillageFest should be a showcase "green event" and
set additional regulations or guidelines for vendors and incorporate a
sustainability booth, suggested the Board should have input on the
budget, and recommended that Downtown Merchants be allowed to have
booths and rotate much like the current not-for-profit booths.
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Councilmember Hutcheson stated VillageFest is great for Tourists and the
VillageFest Board should have a role in a complete re-think of VillageFest,
stated his suggestions for the Board to review and report on the following:
more integration of merchants in the event, rules of who can participate
and the 75% handmade goods rule, the physical layout of the VillageFest
event and perhaps hold the event in uptown, the adoption of standards for
the appearance of booths, and the Board should have additional input on
the Budget with a goal of breaking even.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat stated she is in agreement with Councilmember
Hutcheson's comments, stated the Board has very little power, and would
like the Board to review the Ordinance outlining the duties of the Board
and the number of members on the Board, stated she would recommend
the Board review sustainability and a sustainability booth, strongly
recommended a plan for recruitment of vendors, requested the Board
review the expansion of the Farmers Market, and the Board should review
the budget.
Councilmember Mills stated he is in agreement with Councilmember
Hutcheson and Mayor Pro Tern Foat's comments, stated VillageFest has
improved tremendously and the Board should continue to gradually
improve the quality of the event, stated that VillageFest should engage
and enhance the merchants, stated that the rules should be enforced, and
recommended the Board evaluate and make recommendations toward
enforcement of the rules and regulations.
Councilmember Weigel stated that VillageFest is an institution in
Downtown Palm Springs, recommended additional activities for children,
youth and teens, and requested the City Manager look into a way to
provide electricity in the middle of the street to provide a restructuring that
would allow for merchant participation in the event.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat stated that in 2005 a member of the Board put in an
effort to re-market the event and recommended the materials be provided
to the members.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the attendance at VillageFest,
stated his support for increasing the membership of the Board, and
commented on the overall structure of the event and how to integrate the
event with merchants and other events in the Downtown, and requested
the Board develop a strategic plan for the City Council to discuss
implementation.
No action taken.
The VillageFest Board adjourned at 7:10 p.m., and the City Council recessed.
The City Council reconvened at 7:18 p.m.
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SS2. UPDATE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 BUDGET AND
INVESTMENTS, AND THE PALM SPRINGS BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT:
Tammy Perezchica, Downtown Administration, provided an update on the
Palm Springs Business Improvement District.
Geoffrey Kiehl, Director of Finance, provided an update on the first quarter
budget for fiscal year 2008-09 as outlined in the budget review document.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested the Finance Director address the
status of the City's other revenue sources.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested the Finance Director address the status of
the AIG investments and if the City had any other investments in AIG, and
requested staff address audits of sales taxes and the Board of
Equalization.
No action taken.
SS3. DISCUSSION ON THE PLACEMENT OF ITEMS ON THE CITY
COUNCIL AGENDA, PRIORITIZE FUTURE AGENDA/STUDY SESSION
TOPICS, DOCKET REVIEW, AND AGENDA PROCESS;
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated October 22, 2008.
Councilmember Weigel stated the City Council should have a discussion
prior to an item being placed on the agenda with a predisposition, stated
the City Council should discuss the placement of items on the Agenda,
and commented on the amount of staff time that may be used on an
Agenda item placed on the Agenda by a Councilmember.
Mayor Pougnet stated he has not changed his view on the placement of
items on the agenda, but indicated that he would be open for discussion
on the predisposed recommendations by staff.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat stated the City Council and staff have the authority to
place items on the agenda and stated not placing items on the agenda
may be stifling to the community.
Councilmember Mills stated any one Councilmember should be able to
request any item be placed on a future agenda.
Councilmember Hutcheson stated a Councilmember should be provided
the opportunity to place items on the agenda, the City Council should use
the acceptance of the agenda to comment and/or discuss items that a
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Councilmember believes should not be on the Agenda, and stated the City
Manager is very sensitive with respect to the allocation of staff time.
The City Council discussed the priority items as follows: continue to have
a series of study session direction items, study session for the City
Council to provide direction on the design and use of the Jackie Lee
Houston Plaza, reports from City Council Subcommittees (the Sign
Subcommittee, the Business Retention Subcommittee, and the Animal
Shelter Subcommittee), and a progress report from the College of the
Desert.
No action taken.
1. ADJOURNED MEETING ITEMS:
I.A. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF NATURAL GAS:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated October 22, 2008.
ACTION: 1) Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement for the
purchase of natural gas for a term not-to-exceed 24 months; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5740.
Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pougnet and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
1.13. AGREEMENTS FOR CITY OWNED GOLF COURSES:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated October 22, 2008, and recommeded two modifications to
the contract to provide the monthly compensation if the agreement
exceeds the current term and a 60-day cancellation clause after May 31,
2009.
Councilmember Hutcheson commented on the deficit at the City's Golf
Courses, and thanked staff for taking action.
ACTION: 1) Approve the termination and the expenditure of$1,190,000 to
terminate the lease with Olympus Real Estate Partners for the Legends
Golf Course; 2) Approve an agreement with Century Golf Partners
Holdings, III, LP, Arnold Palmer Golf Management, LLC, for the
management of the Legends and Resort Golf Courses for the period of
October 27, 2008, through December 31, 2009, amending the agreement
to provide the monthlV compensation if the agreement exceeds the current
term and a 60-day cancellation clause after May 31, 2009; 3) Adopt
Resolution No. 22369, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2008-09 BUDGET;" and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 22370, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
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SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
BUDGET;" A3469. A5741. Motion Councilmember Weigel, seconded
by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
1.C. 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 VISITORS CENTER DATED FEBRUARY 7, 2008:
Withdrawn from the Agenda at the request of staff.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Mills requested the City Manager and the Police Chief study and report
on enforcement to address the speeding violations in school zones.
Mayor Pougnet announced the upcoming sustainability summit and provided a reminder
of the upcoming Presidential Election.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested the City Manager provide a report and
recommendations to enhance recycling for condominium and multi-unit buildings.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8:47 p.m., to a Regular Meeting,
Wednesday, November 5, 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
5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008.
STEPHEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK