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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2007
City Hall Council Chamber
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:02 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:
City Manager Ready and Sharon Heider, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented
the Pooch Plunge event held at the Palm Springs Swim Center.
Thomas Nolan, Executive Director Aviation, introduced Mark Kiehl, the City's new
Deputy Director of Marketing.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland stated that at 4:00 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. The City Council authorized the
City Attorney to intervene in a matter of potential litigation pertaining to Kopy Katz
Theatre against SMG, otherwise no reportable actions were taken.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested Item 2.J. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion.
Councilmember Hutcheson noted his abstention on Consent Calendar Item 2.B., and
requested Items 2.E. and 21. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
discussion.
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Mayor Pougnet requested Item 2.E. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded
by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1726 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TERMINALS AS A USE PERMITTED PURSUANT
TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN THE C 2 AND M-1 ZONES, CASE
5.1180:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated December 12, 2007.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speaker
addressed the City Council.
JOHN TYMON, Palm Springs, commented on the lack of public testimony
at the public hearing, and the "not in my back yard" attitude with the
location of the bus terminal.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Mayor Pougnet requested staff address options
and negotiations with Greyhound.
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1726, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 91.00.00, SUBSECTION D OF SECTION
92,14.01, AND SUBSECTION D OF SECTION 92.17.01, AND
REPEALING PARAGRAPH 20 OF SUBSECTION A OF SECTION
92.14.01 AND PARAGRAPH 10 OF SUBSECTION A OF SECTION
92AT01 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TERMINALS AS A USE
PERMITTED PURSUANT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN THE C-2
AND M-1 ZONES." Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by
Councilmember Weigel and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
JOHN TYMON, Palm Springs, commented on the location of the meetings of the
Human Rights Commission and the location of bus terminals in the City.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None.
1. JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
Councilmember Mills stated he has a business related conflict of interest with
respect to Item RA1., would not participate in the discussion or the vote and left
Council Chamber.
RA1. DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH LOFT
PARTNERS PALM SPRINGS, LLC, ON 7.8 ACRES AT THE EAST SIDE
OF CALLE ALVARADO AND THE NORTH SIDE OF AMADO ROAD
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MONDRIAN HOTEL:
ACTION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to December 19, 2007, with no
public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk/Assistant Secretary to post a
Notice of Continued Public Hearing. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Foat,
seconded by Councilmember Weigel and unanimously carried 4-0 on
a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor
Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
Councilmember Mills returned to the dais.
Councilmember Mills noted he has a business related conflict of interest with
respect to Item RA2., pertaining to the Convention Center North Parking Lot, and
noted his abstention on that portion of the transaction and the vote.
RA2. SALE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER NORTH PARKING LOT, PALM
CANYON THEATER, THE DESERT ART CENTER, AND FRANCES
STEVENS PARK TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND APPROVING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPERTY AND GRANT DEEDS FROM THE
CITY TO THE AGENCY:
Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information
as outlined in the staff report dated December 12, 2007.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22106, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE SALE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER NORTH
PARKING LOT, PALM CANYON THEATER, THE. DESERT ART
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CENTER, AND FRANCES STEVENS PARK TO THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS;" and
2) Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director to execute all
documents related to the purchase and sale in a form acceptable to the
City Attorney/Agency Counsel. A5593. Motion Councilmember
Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Weigel and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote, noting the business related abstention of
Councilmember Mills on the Convention Center North Parking Lot.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 25., 2.G., 2.11., 2.1., 2.K., and 2.M.
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 December 12,
2007, City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.113. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of November 7, 2007, and
November 14, 2007. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar,
noting the abstention of Councilmember Hutcheson.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION. 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22107, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED 11/03/07, BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 412663 THROUGH
412665, AND WARRANTS NUMBERED 412667 THROUGH 412718
TOTALING $98,036.44, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1024435
THROUGH 1024457 TOTALING $139,991.67, AND THREE WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR $59,505.30 AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS
OF $1,262,004.08 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,559,537.49,
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22108,
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1024458 THROUGH 1024463,
IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $177,781.15, DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA," 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22109, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1024464 THROUGH 1024706, IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $1,741,733.71, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 4) Adopt
Resolution No. 22110, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 11/17/07, BY
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WARRANTS NUMBERED 412666 AND 412719 THROUGH 412765,
TOTALING $73,346.83, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1024706
THROUGH 1024728, TOTALING $140,328.14, THREE WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR $63,530.31, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH
DEBITS OF $1,079,566.81, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$1,356,772.09, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" and 5) Adopt
Resolution No. 22111, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1024729
THROUGH 1024739, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $129,647.08,
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR NOVEMBER 2007:
ACTION: Receive and file Staff Authorized Agreements covering the
period November 1 through November 30, 2007. Approved as part of
the Consent Calendar.
2.F. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE AIRPORT
RENTAL CAR READY/RETURN LOT EXPANSION:
ACTION: Approve the Plans and Specifications and authorize the bidding
of the Airport Rental Car Ready/Return Lot Expansion Project, City Project
07-23. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.G. RESIGNATION OF RICK HUTCHESON FROM THE PLANNING
COMMISSION:
ACTION: 1) Acknowledge the resignation of Rick Hutcheson from the
Planning Commission effective December 5, 2007; and 2) Direct the City
Clerk to post a notice of vacancy. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.H. CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO.
A5401 WITH STEINY & COMPANY, INCORPORATED FOR THE
PROTECTED PERMISSIVE SIGNAL CONVERSION PROJECT, CITY
PROJECT 05-07:
ACTION: 1) Approve Construction Change Order No. 2 to Agreement No.
A5401 with Steiny & Company, Incorporated, in the amount of$20,500 for
a total revised contract amount of $335,567.14 for the Protective
Permissive Signal Conversion Project, City Project No. 05-07; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5401.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.1. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO AGREEMENT NO. A3469 WITH ARNOLD
PALMER MANAGEMENT, LLC FOR GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT
SERVICES AT TAHQUITZ CREEK GOLF RESORT:
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. A3469 with
Arnold Palmer Management, LLC, extending the term for a six-month
period, through June 30, 2008, for golf course management services at
Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute
all necessary documents. A3469. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.K. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4992 WITH SMG FOR
TOURISM SERVICES:
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A4992 with
SMG for tourism services; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute
all necessary documents. A4992. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.M. APPROVING EXTENSIONS OF THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE
AGREEMENTS WITH TIME WARNER THROUGH JUNE 30, 2008:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22113, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
EXTENDING THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
GRANTED TO WARNER CABLE COMMUNICATIONS UNDER
AGREEMENT NO. A2535 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2008;" 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 22114, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE CABLE
TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT GRANTED TO PALMER
CABLEVISION UNDER AGREEMENT NO. A2792 THROUGH JUNE 30,
2008;" and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents
necessary to effectuate the extensions. A2535. A2792. Approved as part
of the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1728,
RELATING TO STREET LEVEL OFFICE USES AND FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS IN CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE C-B-D ZONE:
Councilmember Hutcheson noted his preference with the Planning Commission
recommendation.
Councilmember Weigel stated he preferred the Planning Commission
recommendation.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the impacts to the merchants and the
Downtown area in general.
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Councilmember Mills stated his support for the Ordinance and commented that
office use is allowed on the side streets in the Downtown area.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat stated she would prefer to see the proposed ordinance
prepared by staff.
Councilmember Mills requested the City Attorney clarify provisions of the
Ordinance as recommended by the Planning Commission, and requested staff
address the application fee for a CUP.
Councilmember Hutcheson stated he would like staff to review the objectives of
both sides and draft an ordinance that could meet all the objectives of the City
Council.
ACTION: 1) Deny the Ordinance No. 1728 as proposed and written; and 2)
Direct staff to revise and rework Ordinance No. 1728 addressing the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and incorporating further
modifications as proposed by the City Council. Motion Councilmember
Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Weigel and carried 3-2 on a roll
call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Weigel, and Mayor
Pougnet.
NOES: Councilmember Mills and Mayor Pro Tern Foat.
2.J. PALM SPRINGS STADIUM CONCERT POLICY:
Mayor Pro Tem Foat expressed concerns with the early 8:00 p.m. end time, the
waiver provision for later concerts, and after concert activities.
Councilmember Weigel expressed concern with neighborhoods, and requested
staff address if the adjacent neighborhood was notified.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A POLICY TO USE
THE PALM SPRINGS STADIUM FOR TEEN/YOUTH CONCERTS ENDING AT
8:00 P.M." Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pougnet and
failed 2-3 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Mills and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Weigel, and Mayor
Pro Tern Foat.
ACTION: Direct staff to notify the neighborhood and the ON] and return the Item
to the City Council. By consensus of the City Council.
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2.L. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LAND
USE REGULATIONS FOR CONDOMINIUM HOTEL PROJECTS:
Councilmember Hutcheson stated he would like the Planning Commission to
address 93.15.20(D)(1) if a provision should be made for multi-month rentals.
ACTION: 1) Initiate a Zone Text Amendment and refer to the Planning
Commission; 2) Direct staff and the Planning Commission to review and
comment on Section 93A5.10(D)(1) with respect to multi-month periods 3) Waive
reading of the Ordinance text and introduce by title only; and 4) Introduce on first
reading Ordinance No. 1729, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 93.15.10 AND AMENDING
SECTION 91.00.10 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LAND USE REGULATIONS FOR
CONDOMINIUM HOTEL PROJECTS." Motion Councilmember Mills,
seconded by Mayor Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
City Manager Ready and Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager,
provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated
December 12, 2007.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address if other cities in Southern
California had such an incentive program, and commented on the amount
of investment funds needed to qualify.
Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested staff address the incentive period of 20
years.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the increment amount for an
existing hotel, requested clarification of the modification to the expenditure
to qualify for the renovation program, and who makes the determination of
First Class.
Councilmember Hutcheson stated he would like a range for definitions and
stated his support for the item.
ACTION: 1) Waive reading of the Ordinance text and introduce by title
only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1730, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
CHAPTER 5.26 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE
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PROGRAM" amending Section 5.26.040(b) and 526.040(c) to include a
termination provision, amending Section 5.26.020 defining Qualified
Renovation Program to include an investment of $15,000, and amending
Section 5.26.050(a) to include approval by the City Council. Motion
Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Weigel and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VISION INTERNET IN
AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $60,000 FOR THE DESIGN AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW CITY WEBSITE:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated December 12, 2007.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with
respect to the contract and implementation of a new City website: permit
tracking, cost of the permit process, proprietary software, and the
comprehensive scope of work.
ACTION: 1) Approve a contract services agreement with Vision Internet in
an amount not-to-exceed $60,000 for the design and implementation of a
new City website; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A5594. Motion Councilmember Weigel,
seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote.
S.B. REVIEW AND APPOINT CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES, CITY
COUNCIL LIAISONS TO OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS, AND
APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES
FOR COLLEGE OF THE DESERT, THE CONVENTION CENTER
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT, HOUSING ELEMENT, AND THE BOB
HOPE CHRYSLER CLASSIC CHARITY EVALUATION COMMITTEE:
ACTION:
1) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Mills to the CVAG
Executive Committee.
2) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Hutcheson to the CVAG
Energy and Environment Committee.
3) Appoint Mayor Pro Tern Foat and Councilmember Weigel to the CVAG
Human and Community Resources Committee.
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4) Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Councilmember Weigel to the CVAG
Homelessness Committee.
5) Appoint Councilmember Weigel and Councilmember Hutcheson to the
CVAG Public Safety Committee.
6) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Mayor Pro Tem Foat to the CVAG
Transportation Committee.
7) Appoint Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Weigel to the
Coachella Valley Conservation Commission,
8) Appoint Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Hutcheson to the
Coachella Valley Mountain Conservancy Board.
9) Appoint Councilmember Hutcheson and Mayor Pro Tem Foat to the
Riverside County Community Action Committee.
10) Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Mayor Pougnet to the Riverside
County Transportation Commission.
11) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Hutcheson as Liaisons to
SunLine.
12) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Weigel as Liaisons to the
Riverside County Gaming Commission.
13) Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Councilmember Mills as Liaisons to
Main Street.
14) Appoint Councilmember Weigel and Councilmember Hutcheson as
Liaisons to Pacific Housing Finance (PHFA).
15) Appoint Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Weigel as
Liaisons to the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce.
16) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Mills to the Palm Springs
Desert Resort Communities Convention and Visitors Authority.
17) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Hutcheson as Liaisons to
Palm Springs Recycle.
18) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Mayor Pro Tem Foat to the City Council
Finance Subcommittee.
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19) Appoint Mayor Pro Tern Foat and Councilmember Hutcheson to the
City Council Business Retention Subcommittee.
20) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Mills to the City Council
College of the Desert Subcommittee.
21) Appoint Mayor Pro Tern Foat and Councilmember Hutcheson to the
TREND Neighborhood Tahquitz Creek Mini Park City Council
Subcommittee.
22) Appoint Mayor Pro Tern Foat and Councilmember Mills to the
Downtown Sign Regulations City Council Subcommittee.
23) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Mills to the Convention
Center Management Agreement (currently with SMG) City Council
Subcommittee.
24) Appoint Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Hutcheson to the
Housing Element City Council Subcommittee.
25) Appoint Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Mills to the Animal
Shelter City Council Subcommittee.
26) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Mills to the Wyndham
Hotel City Council Subcommittee.
27) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Mills to the
Tourism/Convention Center City Council Subcommittee.
28) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Mills to the Resource
Conservation City Council Subcommittee.
29) Appoint Mayor Pro Tern Foat to the Bob Hope Classic Charity
Evaluation Committee with Councilmember Weigel as Alternate.
30) Direct the City Clerk to delete the following City Council
Subcommittees from the active list: Palm Springs Art Museum, Legislative
Prop. 84 and Land Conservancy, Energy, Air Museum Activities,
O'Donnell Golf Course, Homeless and Economically Disadvantaged,
Tenet Healthcare, Fireworks, Convention Center Opening Events, Palm
Canyon Project, Director of Planning Interviews, City Manager's
Committee on Downtown Urban Design, Neighborhoods, SDC, LLC
Tahquitz Creek Golf Course Project, Palm Springs Unified School District,
Wastewater Treatment Plant, Ruddy's General Store, Visitors Center,
Cathedral City, and the Chief of Police Recruitment. Motion
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Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Foat and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Mayor Pougnet requested the City Manager schedule a "think tank" with the Resource
Conservation Commission, City Council and with City employees to discuss and move
forward with green and sustainable programs, requested staff consider and recommend
a format for a Town Hall meeting with Downtown stakeholders to address
homelessness, business retention and attraction, lease rates marketing and branding,
and directed staff to coordinate and facilitate a meeting with the ON] at the Convention
Center to discuss and articulate the City's Emergency Response Plan.
Councilmember Weigel requested staff address and schedule a study session for the
expanded use and improved camera system in the downtown area, requested staff
schedule a study session and update the City Council on the animal shelter, and
requested staff address expanding the public and neighborhood notification procedures
and process.
Councilmember Mills requested the City Manager provide an update on the status of the
annexation of Park Andreas and Bellamonte.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8:18 p.m. to a Regular Meeting,
Wednesday, December 19, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall,
preceded by a Closed Session at 4:00 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
16th DAY OF JANUARY, 2008.
STEPH N POUGNET, VAYOR
ATTEST:
MES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK