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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/7/2004 - STAFF REPORTS (6) CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 5, 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, May 5, 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 an invocation by Pastor David Pelletier— Metropolitan Community Church REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on April 30, 2004. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 8 of agenda this date. PRESENTATIONS: 10851 Awards Presentation — Officers Araiza and Desmarais Swear-in Officer Raso HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: No Business Convene as the Financing Authority and City Council. FINANCING AUTHORITY/CITY COUNCIL FA1. CONVENTION CENTER BOND ISSUE Recommendation: That the Authority/Council pledge property located north of the Convention Center as part of the Convention Center Bond Issue. Director of Finance and Treasurer reviewed the staff report. Resolution 31 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Foat and unanimously carried, that R31 be adopted. Resolution 20914 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Foat and unanimously carried, R20914 be adopted. Adjourn as the Financing Authority. Convene as the Community RedeveVopment Agency and City Council Council Minutes 05-05-04, Page 2 JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: A. MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 2 PLAN AMENDMENT ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Recommendation: That the Agency/Council reinstate eminent domain authority for nonresidential properties in the Tahquitz-Andreas Constituent Project Area. 3000 Notices Mailed. Agency/Council Member Mulls declared Conflict of Interest due to property ownership and exited the Chamber. Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report. Chairman/Mayor declared the Hearing open, there being no appearances, the Hearing was continued to May 19, 2004. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Mayor declared the meeting adjourned for the purpose of convening as the Community Redevelopment Agency; after which, members reconvened as the City Council. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Frank Tysen, Casa Cody, encouraged the preservation of tourism sites and recommended that neighborhoods be involved in the development process, before the project reaches final approval at the Council level. The following persons spoke in support of Item 4: Charles Robles, GM Parker Meridian . Aftab Dada, Hilton Jim Dunn, GM Convention Center Wayne Rorball, GM Wydham Sandra Barney, Cathedral City The following person spoke in support of Item 13: Marvin Roos, project consultant The following persons spoke in opposition to Item 13: Frank Borgers, no address given Craig Day, Palm Springs Council Minutes 05-05-04, Page 3 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Items 1 thru 8. It was moved by Mills, seconded by Pougnet and unanimously carried, that Items 1 thru 8, excluding 4, 6 and 7, be adopted. Review by City Manager of Consent Items to be clarified. 1. Approval of Minutes of March 24, 2004, Special and Adjourned. 2. MO 7480 approving expenditure to Desert Water Agency for relocation of two pipelines for the Mesquite Avenue Improvement Project for$275,000. CP94-17. 3. Res 20915 approving Final Map 31495 prepared by Fomotor Engineering, representing Amado Hermosa LLC to subdivide property located at 1300 East Amado Road, Section 14, T4S, R4E. 4. See Extended Consent Agenda 5. MO 7481 approving Amendment 5 to A3964 with SMG — Tourism Agreement - for the extension of the term to October 6, 2004. Materials to be provided. A3964 6. See Extended Consent Agenda 7. See Extended Consent Agenda 8. MO 7482 authorizing the Convention Center Project Administrator to process payments to JP Reprographics for blueprinting services up to $180,000. EXTENDED CONSENT AGENDA: 4. PALM SPRINGS INTERNATBONAL FILM FESTIVAL Recommendation: That the Council approve MO 7483 approving Amendment 4 to A3090 for the Palm Springs International Film Festival to extend the term for one year to June 30, 2005. A3090. Board Members of the Palm Springs International Film Festival played a video and discussed the history and the merits of the event. Minute Order 7483 was presented; after which, it was moved by Pougnet, seconded by Foat and unanimously carried, that MO7483 be adopted. Council Minutes 05-05-04, Page 4 6. CONVENTION CENTER EXPANSION — PHASE II Recommendation: That the Council approve the use of real stone, a slate product, and Res 20916 approving agreement with DBM/Hatch Inc for Trade Bid 9, Stone for the Convention Center Expansion Phase II Project CP02-27 for $1,863,306. A4879. City Manager reviewed the staff report. Minute Order 7484 was presented; after which, it was moved Mills, seconded Pougnet and unanimously carried, that MO7484 be adopted. 7. CONVENTION CENTER EXPANSION — PHASE II Recommendation: That the Council approve an agreement with Standard Drywall Inc for Trade Bid 12, Drywall/Stucco/Steel Studs for the Convention Center Expansion Phase II Project for $6,163,000 and Change Order 1 to decrease amount $192,260. Total amount $5,970,740. CP02-27. Materials to be provided. A4880. City Manager reviewed the staff report. Resolution 20917 and 20918 as recommended were presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Pougnet and unanimously carried, R20917 & 20918 be adopted. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9. DIOCESE OF SAN BERNADINO — ST. THERESA PARISH CASE 5.0277— PD 149 (AMENDED)—455 SOUTH COMPADRE ROAD Recommendation: That the Council approve an amendment to PD 149 to remodel and adaptively reuse a vacant convent building as a preschool located at 455 S. Compadre Road. Zone PD-149, R-1-A, Section 13. Applicant: Diocese of San Bernardino, St. Theresa Parish. 362 Notices Mailed. Acting Director of Planning & Zoning reviewed the staff report and visual plans on display in the Chamber; and added that the site is listed on the Historical Resource Survey, but not designated as a Historical Site at this point. Mayor declared the Hearing open. Anna Escalante, representing Escalante & O'Donnell Architects requested approval of the project and added that the historical values are being retained. There being no further appearances, the Hearing was closed. Resolution 20919 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Foat, seconded by Pougnet and unanimously carried, that R20919 be adopted. Council Minutes 05-05-04, Page 5 10. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31887—JOHN WESSMAN 284 S. CAHUILLA ROAD Recommendation: That the Council approve the revised Tentative Tract Map 31887 to construct 38 condominium units for the property located at 284 S. Cahuilla Road, Zone R-2 and R-3, Section 15. Applicant: John Wessman. 100 Notices Mailed. Planner Marx reviewed the staff report. Mayor declared the Hearing open. Motion to continue the Hearing was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Foat and unanimously carried, that the Hearing be continued to May 19, 2004. 11. CASE 5.1000 - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS - CHAPTER 92 ZONING ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING Recommendation: That the Council order the filing of a Negative Declaration and approve amendment to Sections 92.23.00 and 92.17.00 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow transportation facilities as a conditional use in the civic center zone and modify the requirements for location of ambulance services in the service/manufacturing zone, Citywide. Director of Planning & Zoning reviewed the staff report. Mayor declared the Hearing open; there being no appearances, the Hearing was closed. City Clerk read Title of Ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE IN REGARD TO CHAPTER 92.00, SECTION 92.23.00, CC ZONE, SO AS TO ALLOW TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE CIVIC CENTER ZONE AND CHAPTER 92.00, SECTION 92.17.00, M-1 ZONE, SO AS TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCATION OF AMBULANCE SERVICES IN THE SERVICE/MANUFACTURING ZONE, CITYWIDE. after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and the Ordinance be introduced for first reading. Council Minutes 05-05-04, Page 6 12. CASE 5.0995 —ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS — CHAPTER 92 ZONING ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING Recommendation: That the Council approve an amendment to Section 92.11.00 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow business schools, up to 40,000 square feet of gross building area, as a conditional use in the community shopping center zone, Citywide. Mayor Oden declared Conflict of Interest due to work relationships and exited the Chamber. Acting Director of Planning & Zoning reviewed the staff report. Mayor pro tem declared the Hearing open; there being no appearances, the Hearing was closed. City Clerk read Title of Ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE IN REGARD TO CHAPTER 92.00, SECTION 92.11.00, C-S-C ZONE, TO ALLOW BUSINESS SCHOOLS NOT EXCEEDING 40,000 SQUARE FEET OF GROSS BUILDING AREA, AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTER ZONE, CITYWIDE after which, it was moved by Foat, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, Oden absent, that further reading be waived and the Ordinance be introduced for first reading. Mayor Oden reentered the Chamber. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTERAGENCY REPORTS: 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. LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 13. CASE 5.0982 - PD290 - TTM 31848 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT CATHTON HOLDINGS, MCCOMIC CONSOLIDATED - TRANSWEST HOUSING On April 21, 2004, Council continued consideration of approval of the Mitigation Monitoring Program and Mitigated Negative Declaration; Preliminary Planned Development District 290 and Tentative Tract Map 31848 into 782 parcels with 1,236 residential units on 309.39 acres, an 18-hole golf course and clubhouse and dedicate 7.55 acres of land for future development as a park. Zone R-1-C, Section 35. Applicant: Cathton Holdings - McComic Consolidated - Transwest Housing. Council Minutes 05-05-04, Page 7 City Manager stated that public comments would be allowed for this item for concerns related to the Casey June Beetle issue only. Acting Director of Planning and Zoning reviewed the staff report and added that the Desert Water Agency did make findings that sufficient water for the project was available. Mayor opened for Public Comments regarding the Casey June Beetle. Marvin Roos, development representative, stated that studies have concluded there is no presence of Casey June Beetles on site. There being no further requests, Mayor closed Public Comments. Councilmember Foat stated that there is concern with the size of the lots and density of the project; that the report of DWA is troubling; and that there is further concern for highways, air quality, traffic, infrastructure and the lack of an Environmental Impact Report which is a violation of CEQA laws. Councilmember Pougnet concurred with Councilmember Foat and added that there will be further impacts on Police, Fire and health; and that this is not the highest and best use of the property. Resolution 20920 as revised to include four lanes with condition of medians; and that concerns of open space and water be included and that the residences be changed to 1210 as depicted on the map, was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by McCulloch and carried by the following vote that R20920 be adopted. AYES: Members McCulloch, Mills and Mayor Oden NO: Members Foat and Pougnet. 14. COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE AMENDMENT— PARKS & RECREATION On April 21, 2004, Council continued consideration of amending the Comprehensive Fee Schedule to establish fees for the live-scan fingerprinting device for $12.00 per person. Director of Parks and Recreation reviewed the staff report. Resolution 20921 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried that R20921 be adopted. Council Minutes 05-05-04, Page 8 15. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - FALSE ALARM RESPONSE FEES Recommendation: That the Council amend Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 5.02.075 to revise the notice and fees from a non-permitted alarm system owner for the police department's response to false alarm(s). City Manager reviewed the staff report and added that the City Attorney will meet with the Police Chief to determine the best method to encourage Alarm Company's to notify its users regarding the permit process. City Clerk read Title of Ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, REVISING A PORTION OF CHAPTER 5.02 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO FALSE ALARM RESPONSE FEES after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and the Ordinance be introduced for first reading. 16. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING &ADOPTION (Intro 4-21-04) MERGED PROJECT AREA 1 AND 2—TIME EXTENSIONS Councilmember Foat and Mills declared Conflict of Interest due to property ownerships and exited the Chamber. City Clerk read Title of Ordinance 1649 as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE TIME LIMITS FOR EFFECTIVENESS OF THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO 1; EXTENDING THE TIME LIMIT FOR PAYMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS AND RECEIPT OF TAX INCREMENT UNDER THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO 1; AND MAKING OTHER FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH and City Clerk read Title of Ordinance 1650 as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA EXTENDING THE TIME LIMITS FOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO 2; EXTENDING THE TIME LIMIT FOR PAYMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS AND RECEIPT OF TAX INCREMENT UNDER THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO 2; AND MAKING OTHER FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH and Council Minutes 05-05-04, Page 9 City Clerk read Title of Ordinance 1651 as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ELIMINATING THE TIME LIMIT ON ESTABLISHMENT OF LOANS, ADVANCES AND INDEBTEDNESS WITH RESPECT TO THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO 1; AND MAKING OTHER FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH and City Clerk read Title of Ordinance 1652 as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ELIMINATING THE TIME LIMIT ON ESTABLISHMENT OF LOANS, ADVANCES AND INDEBTEDNESS WITH RESPECT TO THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO 2; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH after which, it was moved by McCulloch, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, Foat and Mills absent, that further reading be waived and Ordinances 1649, 1650, 1651 and 1652 be adopted. Councilmember Foat and Mills reentered the Chamber at this time. 17. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SALE OF PROPERTY Recommendation: That the Council approve sale of 24.96 acres of property between the Palm Springs International Airport and the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $5,636,000, all documents subject to City Attorney approval. Director of Aviation reviewed the staff report. Resolution 20922 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Pougnet, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, that R20922 be adopted. 18. 2003-04 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT— DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Recommendation: That the Council amend the 2003-04 Fiscal Year budget in the amount of $78,409 to provide funding for additional positions in the Development Services Department. Assistant City Manager reviewed the staff report. Councilmember Mills stated that this action was not the recommendation of the Task Force. Councilmember McCulloch concurred. Council Minutes 05-05-04, Page 10 Resolution 20923 amending the budget was presented; after which, it was moved by Foat, seconded by Pougnet and carried by the following vote, that R20923 be adopted. AYES: Members Foat, Pougnet and Mayor Oden NO: Members McCulloch and Mills. 19, SANTIAGO SUNRISE VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK MULTIFAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS SERIES 2004 Recommendation: That the Council approve a Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bond Series 2004 issue of $3,800,000 for the purchase and rehabilitation of 176 space park known as the Sunrise Village Mobile Home Park. City Manager withdrew the item. 20. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None. ADDED STARTERS: None. REPORTS & REQUESTS: None. CITY COUNCIL reports or requests Councilmember Foat requested Council action against AB 3007; and requested regular reports from Planning Department/Commission and/or joint meetings with the Planning Commission. Councilmember Mills requested urgent consideration of a Chino Cone area specific plan. Councilmember McCulloch requested more than a two year budget projection and stated that a three or five year projection would be preferable. 21. BOARD & COMMISSION APPOINTMENT PROCESS City Clerk reviewed past practices regarding the appointment process. PUBLIC reports or requests - None STAFF reports or requests - None ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS City Clerk CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 26, 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 May 26, 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. REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on May 21, 2004. PRESENTATIONS: None. HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING AUTHORITY: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: No Business PUBLIC COMMENTS: Michael McCabe, President of Palm Springs Police Management, Palm Springs Unified School District Board Member and Palm Springs resident; requested that there be no reductions to public safety staffing. Joy Meredith, resident, stated that the City must continue to support the tourism budget and that there should be no reductions in safety service. Mary Jo Gunther, President Hotel and Hospitality Association, requested Council continue to invest in tourism. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: None PUBLIC HEARINGS: None COUNCIL COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTERAGENCY REPORTS: None LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 1. TAXABLE REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTE (TRANS) Recommendation: That the Council approve a Taxable Revenue Anticipation Note not to exceed $7 million for the purpose of prepayment of the 2004-05 PERS contribution. Director of Finance & Treasurer reviewed a staff report provided at the meeting. Resolution 20944 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, that R20944 be adopted. Council Meeting 05-26-04, Page 2 ADDED STARTERS: None REPORTS & REQUESTS: CITY COUNCIL reports or requests 2. Appoint Subcommittee Visitor Center (1) City Manager withdrew the item. PUBLIC reports or requests STAFF reports or requests ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS City Clerk