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Home My WebLink About12/15/2004 - STAFF REPORTS (3) CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 20, 2004 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Mayor Oden, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, October 20, 2004, at 5:00 p.m., at which time, the City Attorney announced items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 7:00 p.m., the meeting was convened in open session. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Foat, McCulloch, Mills, Pougnet and Mayor Oden Absent: None The meeting was opened with the Salute to the flag, and a moment of silence. PRESENTATIONS: Michael Kemp, Episcopal Community Services Patricia A. Sanders, MMC, City Clerk REPORT ON POSTING OF AGENDA: The City Clerk reported the agenda was posted in accordance with established policies and procedures on Friday, October 15, 2004. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 7 of agenda this date. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY: FINANCING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: No Business PUBLIC COMMENTS: (3-minute limit per person on matters within the jurisdiction of the Council). Greg Lyle, Beaumont, firefighter, spoke opposing public safety budget cuts. The following persons spoke in support of Item 22: Ziva Hillinger, Palm Springs Stephen Long, San Bernardino, Frank Gaydos, Palm Springs Nathan Clary, Cathedral City, firefighter, spoke opposing public safety budget cuts. Bill Scott, Palm Springs, spoke in support of Item 13. Judy Sumich, Palm Springs, spoke opposing statements made by the authors of argument against Measure V on the November 2, 2004, ballot. Maria Song, Interative Design, Palm Springs, spoke in support of Item 15. Council Minutes 10-20-04, Page 2 Nancy Stewart, Palm Springs, spoke regarding the City's development issues, submitted copy of her comments for the record. Greg Day, Palm Springs, spoke in support of Items 21 and 22. Wayne McKinney, MD, Palm Springs, commended Linda Burrac's work in the community. Dana L. Stewart, Palm Springs, supports developers presenting proposed projects to the community prior to requesting approval from the legislative bodies. Joy Meridith, Palm Springs, spoke in support of the Measures U and V, and agenda Item 17. Willie Holland, Palm Springs, spoke in support of activities in the Desert Highland area and requested continued support. Scott Kennedy, read letter written by Peter Moruzzi, supporting Item 13, submitted a copy of the letter submitted for the record. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Items 1 thru 18. CONSENT AGENDA: On motion by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet, and carried by a unanimous vote, (5-0-0), Consent Agenda Items, 1 thru 5, 7, 10 thru 14, 17, and 18 were approved as presented. Review by City Manager of Consent Items to be clarified. 1. Approval of Minutes September 15, 22, October 6, and 13, 2004. 2. MO 7568 approving Change Order 2 to A4891 with B E McMurray Construction for Airport Customs & Border Protection Facility changes for $327.62. Total Contract amount $447,616.87. CP2004-02. 3. MO 7569 approving and adopting plans, specifications and work details and authorizing advertisement for construction bids. CP2004-07 4. MO 7570 approving Amendment 1 to A4785 with Q3 Telecom Inc for installation and operation of wireless public telecommunications services at Palm Springs International Airport. 5. MO 7571 Amendment 1 to lease agreement A4821 with Signature Flight Support Inc for the designation of"no-build" and "access way'. 6. SEE EXTENDED CONSENT AGENDA. 7. MO 7572 approving phase two "Share the Legend" cooperative advertising for MainStreet and Uptown Heritage District for FY 2004-05 in the amount of $85,000. Council Minutes 10-20-04, Page 3 8. SEE EXTENDED CONSENT AGENDA. 9. SEE EXTENDED CONSENT AGENDA. 10, Res 21113 allowing the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Grant Services to encumber Per-Capita Block Grant Program funds in the amount of$220,000 on behalf of the City of Palm Springs. 11. Res 21114 allowing the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Grant Services to encumber Roberti-Z'Berg-Harris Block Grant Program funds in the amount of$118,333 on behalf of the City of Palm Springs. 12. MO 7573 approving settlement agreement and release of all claims with Citizens for Responsible Planning. Case INC043700. A4983 13. MO 7574 approving the Citywide Historic Resources Survey as an informational document to aid in future planning and historic preservation efforts. 14. Res 21115 upholding the determination of the Planning Commission that a church is not a similar use to a bookstore or office in the Central Business District (CBD) Zone. 15. SEE EXTENDED CONSENT AGENDA. 16. MO ---- approving the purchase of rubberized speed cushions for Riverside Drive South and San Lorenzo Road (Tahquitz River Estates neighborhood), $31,800. Withdrawn by City Manager. 17. MO 7575 approving a license agreement with the Palm Springs Walk of Stars for the installation and maintenance of stars in the downtown area for a term of one year. A4981. Material to be provided. 18. Res 21116 and 21117 approving Payroll Warrants and Claims & Demands. Note abstentions, if any: Councilmember Warrant# Payee Particular Nature of Conflict Mills 1000601 Animal Medical Hospital Business Client Related Mills 1000602 Animal Medical Hospital Business Client Related Mills 1000701 C Kell-Smith Business Client Related McCulloch 1000656 Desert Fire Extinguisher Business Client Related EXTENDED CONSENT AGENDA: 6. MO ---- approving the Public Arts Commission's recommendation to award $2,500 prize to the first place winner of the City's logo contest. Staff was directed to ask Public Arts Commission to provide full report at a future study session. 7. Res 21118 adopting the Riverside County Operational Area Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Council Minutes 10-20-04, Page 4 8. The Fire Chief presented the staff report, after discussion, on motion by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch, and carried by a unanimous vote, (5-0-0) Res 21118, as recommended, was adopted. 9. MO 7576 and Res 21119 approving City sponsorship of the Arenas Road Halloween Costume Party on October 31, 2004, and suspending certain regulatory Ordinances to allow for this special event to be held at Arenas Road between Indian Canyon Drive and Calle Encilla. After discussion on motion by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet, and carried by a majority vote (4-1-0, Mills no) MO 7576 and Res 21119, as recommended, was adopted. 15. MO 7577 approving an agreement with Interactive Design Corporation for the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center Expansion in the amount of $57,000. CP04-05. A4982. Director of Public Works/Engineering presented the staff report, after discussion, on motion by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet, and carried by a unanimous vote, MO 7577, as recommended, was adopted. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 19. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31905 — 190 CALLE ENCELIA SOUTH — PALM SPRINGS MARQUIS LLC Recommendation: That the Council approve Tentative Tract Map 31905 for a condominium map subdividing 1.71 acre site for 86 time share units, located at 190 Calle Encelia South, R4-VP-IL, Section 14. Director of Planning Services presented the staff report. Mayor Oden opened the public hearing, no persons came forth to address the Mayor and Council. The public hearing was continued to November 3, 2004, as directed by Mayor and Council. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTERAGENCY REPORTS: Mayor and Councilmembers reported on various civic and community organizational meetings and events which they attended, subsequent to the last regular meeting, and announced upcoming events of community interest. Council Minutes 10-20-04, Page 5 LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 20. AGREEMENT FOR TOURISM RELATED SERVICES - SMG Recommendation: That the Council approve an agreement for tourism related services for a period of-----years with SMG. Material to be provided. The City Manager provided an update and requested the item be continued to November 3, 2004, on motion by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet, and carried by a unanimous vote (5-0-0) the request to continue the item to November 3, 2004, was approved. 21. SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION — PALM HILLS REFERENDUM Recommendation: That the Council consider calling an election to be held either March 8, 2005, Special Municipal Election, or November 8, 2005, Special Municipal General Election, and the designation of authors for the ballot argument. The City Clerk presented the staff report, after discussion, on motion by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet, and carried by a unanimous vote (5-0-0) the item was continued to November 3, 2004, enabling consideration to take place at the same meeting as the Hillside Initiative. 22. URGENCY ORDINANCE CHINO CONE Recommendation: That the Council consider approval of an interim urgency ordinance relating Adopting Interim Development Regulations for the Chino Cone and adjacent areas pending the completion of studies and the preparation of an update of the City's development regulations For these areas. Director of Strategic Planning presented the staff report, after discussion and title of Ord 1663 was read, on motion by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet, and carried by a unanimous vote (5-0-0) further reading of Ord 1663 was waived and Ord 1663, as recommended, was adopted. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None. ADDED STARTERS: None. REPORTS & REQUESTS: Councilmember Foat: Requested a report on the Red Ant Program, a report from the representative to Vector Control, and an update on the status of 449 E Arenas. Councilmember Mills: Requested statistics on voter turn out, requested updated information relating to the tracking of insurance program, and that old UBC building at Baristo and South Palm Canyon be reviewed and action initiated by code enforcement. Council Minutes 10-20-04, Page 6 Councilmember Pougnet: Requested a fund raising plan from Friends of the Animal Shelter, and a report on the Hot Spots Program. Mayor Oden: Requested reconsideration of Assessment District 162 on 11-03-04. CITY COUNCIL reports or requests 23. Planning Commission Appointment - (1) Short Term ending: June 30, 2006 After discussion, on motion by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Oden, and carried by a unanimous vote (5-0-0) Marshall Roath was appointed to the Planning Commission. 24. Treasurer's Investment Report as of August 31, 2004 Received and filed. 25. Memorandum of Understanding with Palm Springs Unified School District Received and filed. 26. City Manager authorized agreements under$25,000 — 09101 thru 10/14/04 Received and filed. PUBLIC reports or requests - None STAFF reports or requests - None ADJOURN: There being no further business, Mayor Oden declared the meeting adjourned at 10:47 p.m., October 20, 2004. Respectfully submitted, Kathie Hart, CMC Acting City Clerk