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Home My WebLink About2008-06-11 CC MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA `a MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2008 City Hall Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pougnet led the Pledge. 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: City Manager Ready announced the donation of three Segways for use by the Police Department in the Downtown area, and new business openings and ribbon cutting events in the City of Palm Springs. Bob Kuznik, Palm Springs Disposal Service, presented an update and information on the upcoming Single Stream Recycling Program in the City of Palm Springs. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland stated that the meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m., and the City Council recessed into Closed Session to discuss items on the posted Closed Session. No reportable actions were taken. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: ACTION: Accept the Agenda as presented. Motion Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Weigel and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, Councilmember Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Mills. - City Council Minutes June 11, 2008 Page 2 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS: I.A. PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO CERTAIN USER FEES AND CHARGES AND ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09: City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 11, 2008. Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council. FRED BELL, BIA, thanked staff and stated the BIA has determined the changes and modifications to the fee schedule reasonably meet the requirements of State law, and provided an update on the difficulty in the construction market and activities. No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed. Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff provide a comprehensive list of meeting rooms, booking information and costs, and post on the City's website, requested City Staff make recommendations for fee and disclosure of building permits at the time of buying and/or selling home, two tiers of fees for valet parking in context with the event ordinance, and requested City Staff study and make recommendations with respect to in- lieu parking fees Councilmember Weigel expressed potential problems at the skate park by deleting the fee, and recommended the City Council waive the fee but not delete it at this time, and monitor the skate park for security. Mayor Pro Tom Foat requested staff address any liability issues by removing security at the skate park. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22239, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CERTAIN USER FEES AND CHARGES AND MODIFYING THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 21578 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09." Motion Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pro Tom Foat and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor Pro Tom Foat, Councilmember Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Mills. City Council Minutes June l 1, 2008 Page 3 PUBLIC COMMENT: KEITH McCORMICK, commented on Item 5_A. and stated his support for the 2008 American Heat Palm Springs Motorcycle Weekend. SCOTT HINES, announced the upcoming Palm Springs Marriage Celebration event at La Plaza, and commented on the economic impact to the City of Palm Springs due to same-sex marriage. JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, stated her support for Item 5.B. funding and assistant for Main Street, and stated her support of Item 5.A. the 2008 American Heat Palm Springs Motorcycle Weekend, COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: Mayor Pro Tern Foat commented on the upcoming Palm Springs Marriage Celebration event. Mayor Pougnet requested the City Manager address the recent purchase of Public Art titled Red Echo. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Ready provided an update on Code Enforcement activities in the City. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.13., 2.C., 2.D., and 2.E. Motion Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Foat and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, Councilmember Weigel, 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 June 11, 2008, City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.8. ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO THE AIRPORT'S SECURITY CONTRACTOR, SYSTEMS INTEGRATION, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SECURITY SYSTEM EQUIPMENT IN THE IMPROVE/MODIFY/REHAB TERMINAL COMPLEX PROJECT, AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $125,321,22: ACTION: 1) Approve a special expertise purchase order with Systems Integration, Inc. for the procurement and installation of security equipment City Council Minutes June 11, 2008 Page 4 related to the Airport's Improve/Modify/Rehab Terminal Complex Project, an amount not-to-exceed $125,321.22, CP 07-09, AIP 3-06-0181-43; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.C. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A CANON IR C5185 COLOR COPIER AND RELATED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT: ACTION: 1) Approve the purchase of a Canon IR C5185 color copier from Canon Business Solutions West Inc. in the amount of 23170.56 pursuant to Palm Springs Municipal Code §7.09.010 [Cooperative Purchase under a competitive bid by the County of San Bernardino]; and 2) Authorize a five-year maintenance agreement with Canon Business Solutions West, Inc., in the amount of $840.00 per calendar quarter, total amount of$16,800. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.11). TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF APRIL 30, 2008: ACTION: Receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report as of April i` 30, 2008. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.E, ACCEPT WITH REGRET THE RESIGNATION OF SUSAN JO PAQUIN FROM THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION FOR THE TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2009: ACTION: 1) Accept the resignation of Susan Jo Paquin; 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2009; and 3) Direct the City Clerk to fill the vacancy as part of the 2008 Annual Recruitment of Commissions and Boards. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: None. 3. LEGISLATIVE: None. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 4.A. FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 BUDGET: City Manager Ready provided an update on the preparation of the budget, and stated staff will be requesting the City Council approve the budget on June 18, 2008. Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested staff address funding for Modernism Week. Councilmember Hutcheson stated the City Council should include more Special Events in un-allocated funding, and let every event go through the special events process. City Council Minutes June 11, 2008 Page 5 Councilmember Weigel commented on the process of funding special events, and stated he does not wish to create any bureaucracy to fund events. No action taken. 5. NEW BUSINESS: 5.A. SUSPENSION OF CERTAIN REGULATORY ORDINANCES TO FACILITATE THE 2008 AMERICAN HEAT PALM SPRINGS MOTORCYCLE WEEKEND: City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 11, 2008, and requested Randy Burke, Road Shows, Inc. provide an update on the event and the funding request of the City Council. ACTION: Continue to June 18, 2008. Motion Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4- 0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, Councilmember Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Mills. 5.13. RECEIVE AND FILE MAIN STREET PALM SPRINGS BYLAWS AND APPROVE A BUDGET RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS: City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 11, 2008. ACTION: 1) Receive and file the Main Street Palm Springs Bylaws; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22240, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08." Motion Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, Councilmember Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Mills. City Council Minutes June 11, 2008 Page 6 COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS: Councilmember Hutcheson provided an update on the Police Chief Transition Committee and the upcoming public safety public forums. Mayor Pougnet provided an update on the Hard Rock Hotel Development and sustainability issues_ ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 7:21 p.m_, in memory of Patricia Genevrino, to a Regular Meeting, Wednesday, June 18, 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 9rn DAY OF JULY, 2008. STEPHEN P, POUGNET, MAYOR ATTEST: i /J�.MES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK