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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-02-20 CC MINUTES i CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2008 City Hall Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Palm Springs Air Force ROTC Junior Color Guard, led the Pledge. INVOCATION: Rabbi Sally Olins, Temple Isaiah, 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 David Dominguez Administered the Oath of Office to Police Officers Nicholas Barth and Matthew Crampton. City Manager Ready reported on the Federal Aviation Administration inspection and subsequent certification of the Palm Springs International Airport, the Office of Neighborhood Involvement retreat, Historic Marker Dedications, and a recent fundraiser for the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: At 5:00 p.m. the meeting was called to order and the City Attorney requested the City Council add one Item to the Closed Session Agenda pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Conference with Legal Counsel for the case titled Committee for Better Community Planning v. City of Palm Spring , Case No. INC 072015. ACTION: 1) Make the finding that the litigation came to the attention of the City after the posting of the agenda and there is an immediate need to hear and/or take action on the Item; and 2) Add to the Closed Session Agenda pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Conference with Legal Counsel Existing Litigation, Committee for Better City Council Minutes February 20, 2008 Page 2 Community Planning-v. CitV of Palm Springs, Case No. INC 072015. Motion Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried. City Attorney Holland reported the City Council recessed into Closed Session to discuss the items as contained on the Closed Session Agenda, and stated the City Council gave direction to the City Attorney with respect to the litigation Committee for Better Community Planning v. CitV of Palm„Springs; otherwise, no reportable Actions were taken. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: Mayor Pougnet requested the City Council take Public Comment and Item 3.13. out of order, to be heard prior to Public Hearings. ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Weigel and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. The City Council took Public Comment and Public Hearings out of order. PUBLIC COMMENT: STEVE SIMS, commented on bicycling opportunities in the City and SB1358. WENDIE BUSIG-KOHN, Palm Springs, provided an update on the activities of the Desert Philanthropic Association. HAROL.D MATZNER, Trustee, Palm Springs Art Museum, provided an update of the activities and the condition of the Palm Springs Art Museum. STEVE NASH, Palm Springs Art Museum, commented on Item 3.B., and requested the City Council provide for funding for the Museum from the Public Arts Fund. 3.13. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO PERMISSIBLE EXPENDITURES OF THE PUBLIC ARTS FUND: City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 20, 2008. Mayor Pro Tern Foat congratulated the Palm Springs Art Museum for its programs and activities, and commented on the activities of the Public Arts Commission. Councilmember Weigel stated his support for the Museum and funding from the Public Arts Fund. Councilmember Mills provided historical background on the City's funding to the Palm Springs Art Museum. City Council Minutes February 20, 2008 Page 3 ACTION: 1) Waive reading of the ordinance text and introduce by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1738, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SUBSECTIONS (C) AND (D) OF SECTION 3.37.040 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PERMISSIBLE EXPENDITURES OF THE PUBLIC ARTS FUND." Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1.A. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 35817 APPLICATION BY FRANK DE LELYS TO SUBDIVIDE ONE LOT INTO TWO LOTS, AT THE WEST SIDE OF NORTH VIA MIRALESTE BETWEEN THE PALMS STREET AND MIRALESTE COURT: David Newell, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 20, 2008. Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22162, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 35817 TO SUBDIVIDE APPROXIMATELY 0.59 ACRES INTO TWO PARCELS LOCATED ALONG VIA MIRALESTE BETWEEN MIRALESTE COURT AND THE PALMS STREET." Motion Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. I.B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 6.492 APPLICATION BY SPRINT NEXTEL, TO INSTALL A 44 FOOT TALL COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATION ANTENNA DESIGNED AS A MONOPALM WITH EQUIPMENT CABINETS AND A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE 15 FEET ANTENNA HEIGHT MAXIMUM LOCATED AT 505 EAST INDUSTRIAL PLACE, CASE 5.1080-6.492 VAR: David Newell, Assistant Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 20, 2008. Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested staff address the differences between a monopalm and monopole. Councilmember Mills suggested improvements to the parking lot, the current landscaping, and improvements to the existing facilities that are substandard. City Council Minutes February 20, 2008 Page 4 TOM HANNA, Representing Sprint, stated he was available to answer any questions. No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed. The City Council discussed notice to the neighborhood, continuing the public hearing to address landscaping improvement to the property and noticing to the neighborhood organization. ACTION: 1) Continue the public hearing to March 5, 2008; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Weigel and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. The City Council discussed and/or commented on noticing to the Neighborhood Organizations. 1.C. APPLICATION BY PALM MOUNTAIN RESORT, LP, FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 342, FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE EXISTING PALM MOUNTAIN RESORT AND SPA ON 2.77 ACRES LOCATED AT 155 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD, CASE NO. 5.1162-GPA: Lyn Calerdine, Contract Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 20, 2008. Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council. TIM ELLIS, Applicant, provide background information on the Hotel renovation project, and the impact to the surrounding area. RAYMOND LOVATO, spoke in support of the Palm Mountain Resort project. MARK FARLEY, spoke in support of the Palm Mountain Resort project. JEFF BECKELMAN, spoke in support of the Palm Mountain Resort, and the continued need for reinvestment in hotels and tourism projects. MARIAH HANSON, spoke in support of the Palm Mountain Resort project. ROB RICHARDSON, spoke in support of the Palm Mountain Resort project. FRED GRAND, deferred his comments to Tim Ellis. City Council Minutes February 20, 2008 Page 5 JIM DOWLER, spoke in support of the Palm Mountain Resort project. JOHN CHAISSON, stated the project increases the number of beds and foot traffic in the Downtown area, and spoke in support of the project. ANGELICA ROMERO, read letters of support of the Palm Mountain Resort project. MYNOKDA TOMLINSON, read letters of support of the Palm Mountain Resort project. STEVE SIMS, stated the project should conform with the requirements of the General Plan. TONY BRUGGEMANS, spoke in support of the Palm Mountain Resort renovation project. JONATHAN HEATH, spoke in support of the Palm Mountain Resort renovation project. JULIUS KAZEN, spoke in support of the Palm Mountain Resort project. JOHN PIVINSKI, commented on the economic impact to the City and Downtown, and spoke in support of the Palm Mountain Resort project. MARY JO GINTHER, spoke in support of the operator and in support of the Palm Mountain Resort project. CRAIG BLAU, spoke in support of the operator and in support of the Palm Mountain Resort project, but requested the City Council address the parking shortage. ED TORRES, read a letter of support of the Palm Mountain Resort renovation project. MAGGIE MONTEZ, spoke in support of the Palm Mountain Resort project. MICHAEL ESTRADA, commented on parking and height, and spoke in support of the Palm Mountain Resort project. ROMAN WHITTAKER, spoke in support of the Palm Mountain Resort project_ CASEY JONES, spoke in support of the Palm Mountain Resort project. AFTAB DADA, spoke in support of the Palm Mountain Resort project. City Council Minutes February 20, 2008 Page 6 KEVIN BLAKE, spoke in support of the Palm Mountain Resort project. WESLEY COLE, spoke in support of the Palm Mountain Resort project. JONO HILDNER, commented on three issues with the development, the change of the General Plan and zoning, shortage of parking, and the excessive height. JOAN MARTIN, stated her concern with the approval of a variance, stated the General Plan should be followed, and commented on the shortage of parking and buses. ANITA ROARK, commented on the generous support from Palm Mountain Resort toward the American Cancer Society and cancer patients. MARSHALL ROATH, stated his opposition to the process, and commented on height and parking. FRANK TYSEN, commented on the height and shortage of parking with the proposed project, and requested the City Council deny the project for restudy. LEA GOODSELL, read letters of support of the Palm Mountain Resort project. TIM ELLIS, Rebuttal, commented on the support of the project, stated the project does not qualify under the high-rise ordinance. No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed. The City Council recessed at 8:13 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 8:22 p.m. Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the shortage of parking and the credit for the tour buses. Mayor Pro Tern Foat thanked the operator, commented on the shortage of parking and the parking in-lieu fee, the supply of hotel rooms in the City, requested staff address the proposed amendment to the General Plan, the parking for the non-operational restaurant, and the number of proposed parking spaces at 115 as opposed to the 154 that are required. Councilmember Hutcheson commented on the use of rules and the General Plan, the addition of 70 rooms with a shortage of parking spaces, and stated the project needs additional work. City Council Minutes February 20, 2008 Page 7 Councilmember Mills requested staff address the calculation of the number of parking spaces, the AAC review of the project regarding massing and site planning not architectural approval, screening requirements under Condition No_ 19, lack of landscaping on the site plan, the flexibility of the General Plan as a guiding principle, and the allowance of in-lieu parking spaces and fees for the 51 parking spaces the development is short. Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address solar panels, and the requirement for in-lieu parking fees as allowed only in the CBI] zone. Councilmember Weigel stated the City has a tool for the parking, stated his support for the project, and requested staff address a covenant for required parking, if and when the property is sold_ Mayor Pougnet commented on the parking and provisions for in-lieu fee. Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested staff address the eligibility for in-lieu parking, and stated this project needs further work with the Planning Commission. Councilmember Mills commented on the use of the in-lieu parking in the CBD Zone, and stated his support for in-lieu parking for this project. Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the units per acre and density, and requested the mitigation measure for parking to be stronger for the density. ACTION: Direct staff to return to review the project and City Council concerns that addresses parking, in-lieu parking fee and development aspects such as landscaping. Motion Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 1I.D. APPLICATION BY RAINBOWVISION PALM SPRINGS, LLC, FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 334 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 35623, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 184 CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND ONE COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE ON AN APPROXIMATE 13.28 ACRE PARCEL. AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE AND MATTHEW DRIVE, CASE NO. 5.1135: ACTION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to March, 19, 2008; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. City Council Minutes February 20, 2008 Page 8 1.E. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MASSAGE USE IN COMMERCIAL ZONES, CASE 5.1183: ACTION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to March, 19, 2008; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., and 2.H. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Weigel 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 February 20, 2008, City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of February 6, 2008, and February 13, 2008. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS: ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22163, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1026179 THROUGH 1026467 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,402,310.09 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.D. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5488 WITH ALLEN F. SMOOT & ASSOCIATES, FOR ADDITIONAL PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES ON THE AIRPORT TERMINAL COMPLEX PROJECT: ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A5488 with Allen F. Smoot & Associates, for additional preconstruction services on the Airport Improve/Modify/Rehabilitation Terminal Complex Project, for an additional amount of $26,400 and total contract in the amount of $72,600; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5488. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. City Council Minutes February 20, 2008 Page 9 2.E. AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4317 WITH CVAG AND AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4318 WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING ON THE INDIAN CANYON DRIVE / INTERSTATE 10 INTERCHANGE PROJECT (CITY PROJECT 00-14): ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. A4317 with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments to allocate an additional $385,000 in Regional Measure A funds and amending the total project cost to $17,078,563 for the Indian Avenue (now Indian Canyon Drive) / Interstate-10 Interchange Project; 2) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A4318 with Dokken Engineering in the amount of $385,000 for a revised total contract amount of $1,719,562 for the Indian Avenue (now Indian Canyon Drive) / Interstate-10 Interchange Project; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A4317. A4318. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.F. DESIGNATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO SUBMIT DISASTER ASSISTANCE TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES, FOR DAMAGES SUSTAINED TO PUBLIC PROPERTY DURING THE FEBRUARY 3, 2008, WIND STORMS: ACTION: 1) Designate the City Manager as the Director of Emergency Services, to submit Disaster Assistance to the State of California, Office of Emergency Services, for the damages sustained to public property during the February 3, 2008, wind storms; and 2) Authorize the City Clerk to certify and execute the City of Palm Springs Agent Resolution (OES Form 130). Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.G, AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5494 WITH HOGLE- IRELAND, INC FOR THE CONTINUATION OF A CONTRACT PLANNER'S SERVICES: ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A5494, with Hogle-Ireland for additional contract planning services in an amount not- to-exceed $38,606.10, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $62,006.10; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5494. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.H. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES NO. 1735 AND 1736, ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE: ACTION: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1735, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2007 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE WITH APPENDIX CHAPTER 1, APPENDICES C, I, AND J, AND THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE 2007 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, EXISTING BUILDING, AND ENERGY City Council Minutes February 20, 2008 Page 10 CODES, AND THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE;" and 2) Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1736, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING ARTICLE VI TO CHAPTER 8.04 AND REPEALING CHAPTER 11.02 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: The City Council recessed at 9:18 p.m., and the Community Redevelopment Agency convened. The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9:19 p.m. and the City Council reconvened. 3. LEGISLATIVE: 3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRING LANDSCAPE-RELATED BUSINESSES TO COMPLETE A COURSE ON OVERSEEDING ALTERNATIVES AS A PREREQUISITE FOR ISSUANCE OF A CITY BUSINESS LICENSE: City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 20, 2008. ACTION: 1) Waive reading of the ordinance text and introduce by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1737, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 6.78 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, REQUIRING COMPLETION OF A COURSE ON OVERSEEDING ALTERNATIVES AS A PREREQUISITE FOR ISSUANCE AND RENEWAL OF A BUSINESS LICENSE TO LANDSCAPE-RELATED BUSINESSES." Motion Mayor Pro Tom Foat, seconded by Councilmember Weigel and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. The City Council heard Item 3.B. prior to public hearings. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 4.A. REQUEST BY SOBHY YOUSEF FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE IN ORDER TO SELL BEER AND WINE AT SHELL SERVICE CENTER LOCATED AT 1708 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE: Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 20, 2008. City Council Minutes February 20, 2008 Page 11 The City Council discussed and/or commented on the impact to the adjacent school, the requirements under the Conditional Use Permit application, the surrounding establishments that sell liquor, and the over abundance of liquor sales in the area. ACTION: Deny the request for a Resolution of Public Convenience to sell beer and wine at the proposed location. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 5. NEW BUSINESS: S.A. AIRPORT EXCESS PROPERTY SALE TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT: City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 20, 2008. ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22164, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SALE OF 14.11 ACRES OF AIRPORT PROPERTY TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FOR $3,642,295; LOCATED IN SECTION 19, A PORTION OF LOTS 19 AND 20 AS ALLOWED UNDER A FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION INSTRUMENT OF RELEASE DATED OCTOBER 28, 1994, INCLUDING? ALL REQUIRED CONVEYANCES AND PERTINENT DOCUMENTATION;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember Weigel and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 5.13. PURCHASE OF PUBLIC ARTWORK FROM BUSCHLEN MOWATT GALLERIES AND JOHN CLEMENT FOR THE SCULPTURE SQUEEZE CURRENTLY LOCATED AT 538 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AT THE PALM CANYON THEATRE: City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 20, 2008. The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the purchase of the Artwork: the letter of intent to remove the other two sculptures, the purchase price, the original intent with respect to the loan of the sculptures, and the repetitiveness of the City's collection of Art. ACTION: Deny the purchase of one steel sculpture titled Squeeze in the amount of $56,000 by artist John Clement. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember Weigel and carried 4-1 on a roll call vote. City Council Minutes February 20, 2008 Page 12 AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro Tem Foat, and Mayor Pougnet. NOES: Councilmember Mills. Councilmember Hutcheson stated the City Council should develop specific goals and provide clear direction to the Public Arts Commission, and requested the City Manager place this item on a future agenda. Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Mills indicated they have a property ownership conflict of interest with respect to Item S.C., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber. 5.C. FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 PROPOSITION 1B LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS FUNDING PROPOSAL: David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 20, 2008. Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested staff address the priority of the selection of streets. ACTION: 1) Approve the Proposition 1 B Local Streets and Roads Funding Proposal for Fiscal Year 2007-08, authorizing use of funds for street rehabilitation and maintenance (overlay) of arterial streets prioritized based on condition of pavement; and 2) Authorize submittal of the approved Funding Proposal to the California Department of Finance; and 3) Pre-authorize continuance of a street rehabilitation and maintenance (overlay) program of arterial streets as the Proposition 1 B Local Streets and Roads Funding Proposal for Fiscal Year 2008-09. Motion Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Foat and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Mills. Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Mills returned to the dais. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS: Councilmember Weigel commented on the Palm Springs Chill and requested the City Manager review the request for City funding for the Food and Wine Festival. Mayor Pougnet commented on a recent Walk of Fame event and provided an update on Palm Springs Modernism Week. City Council Minutes February 20, 2008 Page 13 ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned, in memory of Lou DeGrado, at 9:55 p.m. to a Study Session and Adjourned Regular Meeting, Wednesday, February 27, 2008, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber, at City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, preceded by a Closed Session at 5:00 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 MARCH, 2008. X--'" STEPHEN POUGNET, MAYOR ATTEST: MES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK