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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/6/2008 - STAFF REPORTS - 2.B. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 6 MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2008 City Hall Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Palm Springs Air Force ROTC Junior Color Guard led the Pledge. INVOCATION: Duane Cox, Retired Religious Science Minister, 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: None. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: At 4:30 p.m. the meeting was called to order and the City Council added one Item to the Closed Session Agenda pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Conference with Legal Counsel for the case titled Club Trinidad Owners' Assoication v_ City of Palm Springs, Case No. INC 053493, Riverside County Superior Court, Indio, CA. ACTION: 1) Make the finding the Item 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, Club Trinidad Owners' Association v. City of Palm Springs. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Weigel and unanimously carried 4-0, noting the absence of Mayor Pro Tern Foat. City Attorney Holland reported that the City Council then recessed into Closed Session to discuss Items on the Closed Session Agenda. The City Council gave the City Attorney authority to commence with civil actions on two code enforcement cases, and no other reportable actions were taken. Item No. 2 . V . City Council Minutes January 16, 2008 Page 2 ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: Councilmember Mills requested Consent Calendar Item No. 2.F., 2.G., and 2.H. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. Mayor Pro Tom Foat requested Consent Calendar Item No. 2.17. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and noted her abstention on Warrant No. 1025492 due to a personal conflict of interest. Mayor Pougnet requested Consent Calendar Item No. 2.F, be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Mayor Pro Tom Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS: I.A. PROPOSITION 218 ELECTION FOR VARIOUS CITYWIDE STREET LIGHTING AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09: David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 16, 2008. Councilmember Mills inquired if all the districts were in attendance at the workshop. Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing. CARL FISHER, Palm Springs, Sunrise Norte area, requested historical financial/budget information on the district, additional CPI information, the bidding practices of the district, and measures to keep costs down. KEVIN COCKRAN, Palm Springs, stated he is opposed to paying the assessment when most of the street lights do not operate properly. No others came forth to address the City Council. City Clerk Thompson stated this would be the time for qualified property owners to come forward to cast a ballot or withdraw a previously cast ballot. One qualified property owner submitted his ballot to City Clerk Thompson, no others came forth to cast a ballot or to withdraw a previously cast ballot. 0100H2 City Council Minutes January 16, 2008 Page 3 Mayor Pougnet closed the public hearing. Councilmember Mills requested clarification regarding the CPI. Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested a summary of the workshop meeting. Mayor Pougnet stated that while City Clerk Thompson is canvassing the votes, the Council will continue and return to this item for action. City Clerk Thompson stated the ballots have been opened, tabulated, and canvassed the results for the Proposition 218 protest proceedings according to Section 13D of the California Constitution and Section 53753 of the Government Code and certify the fallowing: YES NO PASS/FAIL District 1 $1,037.69 $2,550.05 FAIL District 2 $788.46 $12,615.36 FAIL District $-0- $1,406,90 FAIL District 6B $221.88 $924,50 FAIL District ? $1,703.76 $10,222.56 FAIL District 8 $6,213.24 $2,824.20 PASS Councilmember Mills requested clarification between abandoning the district and the dissolution of the district. ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22129, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A PROPERTY OWNER PROTEST PROCEEDING RELATED TO THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT INCREASE AND APPROVING CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22130, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A PROPERTY OWNER PROTEST PROCEEDING RELATED TO THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT INCREASE AND APPROVING CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22131, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A PROPERTY OWNER PROTEST PROCEEDING RELATED TO THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT INCREASE AND APPROVING CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR THE 00o©'83 City Council Minutes January 16, 2008 Page 4 PALM SPRINGS STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4;" 4) Adopt Resolution No. 22132, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A PROPERTY OWNER PROTEST PROCEEDING RELATED TO THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT INCREASE AND APPROVING CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 09 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6B;" 5) Adopt Resolution No. 22133, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A PROPERTY OWNER PROTEST PROCEEDING RELATED TO THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT INCREASE AND APPROVING CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7;" 6) Adopt Resolution No. 22134, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A PROPERTY OWNER PROTEST PROCEEDING RELATED TO THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT INCREASE AND APPROVING CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 8;" and 7) Direct staff agendize for a future meeting the discussion and action of Districts 1, 2, 4, 613, and 7. Motion Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 1.13. CASE HSPB NO. 56, DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS "INVERNADA" LOCATED AT 657 VIA MIRALESTE, AS A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE: ACTION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to February 6, 2008, with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. Motion Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. I.C. CASE NO. 5.1171, APPLICATION BY FOUNDATIONS ENTERPRISE GROUP, LLC, FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 351 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 35544 TO CREATE A ONE LOT CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR THE CONVERSION OF 13 EXISTING APARTMENT UNITS TO 12 CONDOMINIUM UNITS, LOCATED AT 588 SAN LORENZO ROAD: ACTION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to February 6, 2008, with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. Motion Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Mills and carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. 0069g4 City Council Minutes January 16, 2008 Page 5 AYES: Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro Tem Foat, and Mayor Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Councilmember Hutcheson. PUBLIC COMMENT: WENDIE BUSIG-KOHN, Palm Springs, spoke of humanitarian acts, events, and activities. INES ALLEN, Rancho Mirage, provided information on a Coachella Valley nonprofit organization, The International Medical Alliance. STEVE SIMS, Palm Springs, spoke of "Safe Routes to School" and safe bicycling routes throughout the city. DAVID GARDEN, Palm Springs, spoke on behalf of the Neighborhood Group's desire for a Trader Joe's market to be located in Palm Springs, and stated a petition is being circulated for a Trader Joe's to be located in Palm Springs. JOSEPH BEAVER, Palm Springs, Martin Luther King's Commemorative Committee, stated the annual commemorative event will be held on January 20, 2008, at St. Paul's of the Desert, 126 West El Alameda. WESTLEY ROSS, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of the Greyhound bus station location at the Train Station located in the northern part of Palm Springs. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: Mayor Pro Tern Foat encouraged everyone to attend the Martin Luther King Commorative event, and added the City has been working with Greyhound for a location in Palm Springs adding the current trial location is by the choice of Greyhound. Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff obtain information on vacant building ordinances from other cities and present to the City Council a draft ordinance for consideration, and asked when the ordinance on street level offices in the downtown area will be presented to the City Council for action. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Ready provided an update on the completion of the Golf Club Drive Road improvements and Code Enforcement Activities. The City Council recessed at 6:50 p.m. and the Community Redevelopment Agency convened. City Council Minutes January 16, 2008 Page 6 The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 6:53 p_m, and the City Council reconvened. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.13., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., and 2.1 noting the abstention of Mayor Pro Tern Foat on Warrant No. 1025492. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills 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 January 16, 2008, City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of December 12, 2007, and January 9, 2008. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS: ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22135, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1025357 THROUGH 1025529 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $838,345.36 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22136, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1025530 THROUGH 1025552 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $139,778.91 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22137, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1025553 THROUGH 1025559 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $314,898.35 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, and noting the abstention of Mayor Pro Tern Foat on Warrant No. 1025492 due to a personal conflict of interest. 2.11). SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1733, AMENDING SECTION 12.20.020 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS OF VARIOUS CITY STREETS: ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1733, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 12.20.020 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PRIMA FACIE 0000018 City Council Minutes January 16, 2008 Page 7 SPEED LIMITS OF VARIOUS CITY STREETS." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.E. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY, DUI ENFORCEMENT AND COLLISION REDUCTION PROJECT: ACTION: Receive and file the letter from the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety, congratulating the Police Department for completing the objectives in an outstanding manner. A4671. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. 2.1. REPLACEMENT OF THE SUNRISE COGENERATION FACILITY CHILLER GENERATOR TUBE BUNDLE: ACTION: Approve the replacement of the Sunrise Cogeneration chiller generator tube bundle in the amount of $49,581 from Carrier Corporation. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: 2.F. SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF ALEJO ROAD IN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST, FILE R-07-51: Director of Public Works Barakian provided an outline as provided in the staff report dated January 16, 2008. Councilmember Mills requested clarification on the roadways, and expressed concerns regarding property owned by the Allottees. Mayor Pro Tem Foat stated this is a well traveled road and inquired if there are traffic study counts available. Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested additional information relating to Lots 4 and 11. Mayor Pougnet expressed concerns on future traffic on Alejo when the development of Mondrian, Hard Rock, and other projects are completed. Councilmember Mills voiced concerns regarding transitional ramps. Councilmember Weigel requested information regarding the cost to the City if the City were to purchase the properties. ACTION: It was the consensus of the City Council to continue this item to February 6, 2008, with additional information. 2.G. FINAL MAP 33035 FOR A 1 LOT TRACT MAP FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES LOCATED AT 2500 E. PALM CANYON DRIVE: 000007 City Council Minutes January 16, 2008 Page 8 Councilmember Mills requested clarification on the terms conformance and substantial conformance. William Stephenson, representing the owner, stated all conditions have been met. Additionally, the Map expires on 02-01-08; therefore, if the Final Map is not approved an extension will be required. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22138, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP 33035 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2500 E. PALM CANYON DRIVE, SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST." Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember Weigel and carried 4-1 on a roll call vote. AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Pougnet. NOES: Councilmember Mills. 2.H. REQUEST BY VONS COMPANY FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE IN ORDER TO SELL BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS AT THE VONS GROCERY STORE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY AND SUNRISE WAY: Councilmember Mills requested clarification. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22139, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE IN ORDER TO SELL BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS AT THE VONS GROCERY STORE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY AND SUNRISE WAY, ZONE RA, SECTION 14." Motion Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 3. LEGISLATIVE, None. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 4.A. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5336 WITH EVERGREEN RECYCLING SOLUTIONS, FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING CONSULTING SERVICES, FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $30,000: HMO City Council Minutes January 16, 2008 Page 9 Troy Butzlaff, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 16, 2008. ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A5336 with Evergreen Recycling Solutions for municipal solid waste management and recycling consulting services, amending the scope of services and increasing the contract sum by an additional $30,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5336. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 5. NEW BUSINESS: None. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS: Councilmember Weigel requested information on placing items on the agenda of future meetings. Mayor Pro Tern Foat requested an update on the status of the annexation of Park Andreas and Bellamonte, and inquired if this will be brought forward for action. James Thompson, City Clerk, stated Tuesday, January 22, 2008, will be the last day to register to vote or make changes to current registrations. Mayor Pougnet provided an update on the Desert Fashion Plaza, announced the dedication of the Peace Pole at Village Greens, and requested the placement of the Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement on the February 6, 2008, agenda. ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 7.33 p.m. to a Study Session, Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at 6:20 p.m. in the Large Conference Room, at City Mall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, preceded by a Closed Session at 5:45 p.m. in the Small Conference Room. ATTEST: MAYOR City Clerk 0 a G 0 0 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA ;a MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008 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: County of Riverside Date Festival Queen and her Court announced the upcoming activities for the Riverside County Fair. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland reported that at 5:00 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. No reportable actions were taken. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: ACTION: Accept the Agenda as presented. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. PUBLIC COMMENT: DAGMAR POST, commented on a recent event at the Palm Springs Library, thanked the City for offering speakers and events, and requested the City Council support the expansion of the Library. BOB MAHLOWITZ, Palm Springs, stated the Palm Springs Library has been neglected for too long, requested the City Council support the expansion and renovation of the Library. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: None. ®0Qd119 City Council Minutes January 30, 2008 Page 2 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None. 1. STUDY SESSION ITEMS: SS1. JOINT MEETING WITH THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION DISCUSSION OF PRIORITIES, RESOURCES, AND PROGRAMS, AND DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM: Chair Tansey and the Members of the Resource Conservation Commission provided introductions. Chair Tansey provided an outline and recap of the activities of the Commission over the last six months including: energy audit of City facilities, limitations and bans on scalping of grass within the City, promotion of solar energy, zero-scaping at City Hall, reduction in water usage, green building materials, public education campaigns with respect to waste and recycling, and the development of a sustainable plan within one-year. Councilmember Foat provided an update on AB811, regarding solar tax incentives. Katie Barrows, CVAG, provided an update on regional and valley efforts with respect to sustainability and conservation efforts. Councilmember Hutcheson requested additional information on the model resolution as being worked on by CVAG, and requested the model resolution be placed on a City Council agenda for consideration. Councilmember Weigel requested CVAG staff address the consistency of programs throughout the different cities in the Coachella Valley. Fred Bell, Building Industry Association Desert Chapter, commented on the consistency of programs and construction, and provided an update with respect to the new requirements imposed by State law in 2009. Lin Juniper, Southern California Edison, provided an update on the activities of SCE with CVAG, the educational programs offered by SCE, the support of the Green Valley initiative and AB811, and the new SCE program for sustainability programs for cities. Mayor Pougnet requested the Commission address the educational components with respect to their activities and mission. 00001 �j City Council Minutes January 30, 2008 Page 3 Councilmember Hutcheson encouraged the Commission to commence quickly with respect to some of the proposals and recommendations of the Commission, recommended all the resources and information be placed on the City's website, and requested the City Manager review programs for City employees to be involved at all levels. Mayor Pro Tern Foat commented on the development of a long term sustainability plan, identifying short term benchmarks, and the development of ideas and programs to involve the citizens and encourage their participation. Councilmember Mills commented on audits and a measuring point, recognition of the City accomplishments thus far, proposed solar project for City Hall, researching and goals of sustainability plans, and obtaining a City Sustainability Manager or consultant. Councilmember Weigel commented on the time frame, mandatory recycling, and a recycling facility in Palm Springs. Mayor Pougnet commented on the timing of programs and sustainability programs, thanked the Commission, staff, and our partners, and requested staff review obtaining a Sustainability Manager or consultant. No action taken. The City Council recessed at 7:12 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 7:20 p.m. SS2. JOINT MEETING WITH THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES DISCUSSION ON PROGRAMS, FACILITIES AND FUTURE PLANS FOR REMODEL, AND/OR EXPANSION AND THE FUNDING THEREOF: Chair Levinson and Members of the Library Board of Trustees provided introductions. Chair Levinson provided a summary of the State of the Palm Springs Library. Barbara Roberts, Director of Library Services, provided background information on the current use of the Library and the need for additional facilities to meet the needs of the community. Stephanie Kingsnorth, City Library Consultant, provided background information on the expansion options along with associated cast projections. o000 City Council Minutes January 30, 2008 Page 4 Councilmember Mills requested staff address if the City could reach to option 5, by starting with option 4, working toward a Master Plan build out in future years. Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the differences between option 4 and option 5, and the inclusion of the Jaycees Frey Building. Councilmember Weigel stated he would prefer option 5, and requested a plan to phase into option 5, questioned if the Library would have to vacate the building during the renovation. Councilmember Hutcheson stated his support for a phased approach for option 5, and the temporary use of satellite facilities. Councilmember Mills requested staff address the $7.6 million for infrastructure, the phasing plan to get to option 5 and future costs and revenue sources. Mayor Pro Tern Foat stated she would have preferred to see the phasing plan and costs of option 5, and requested the information be reviewed by Al Smoot, the City's construction consultant. Mayor Pougnet commented on the future revenue projections and funding sources, and stated the solution to obtaining the amount of funds needed would be to issue bonds. Councilmember Mills stated he feels this is the opportunity for a matching funds bond issue. City Manager Ready commented on the aspects of providing a matching funds bond issue. No action taken. The City Council recessed at 8:20 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 8:23 p.m. 2. ADJOURNED MEETING ITEMS: 2A. ACCEPTANCE OF DESIGN FOR THE AIRPORT TERMINAL PHASE II PROJECT: Thomas Nolan, Executive Director of Aviation, and AI Smoot, Construction Consultant, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 30, 2008. City Council Minutes January 30, 2008 Page 5 Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the addition of two water features and conservation, and the distance between the terminal and the holdroom. Councilmember Weigel commented on the noise abatement from the new concourse. Councilmember Mills commented on the scope and timing of the project. Councilmember Hutcheson stated the project is an enhancement to the Airport. Mayor Pougnet commented on the noise abatement issues and recommends that staff work with the surrounding neighbors. ACTION: 1) Accept the design plans for the Airport Terminal Phase II Project; and 2) Authorize and direct staff to submit the project plans to the Planning Commission and Architectural Advisory Committee for approval. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8:45 p.m. to a Regular Meeting, Wednesday, February 6, 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 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 6T" DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008. STEPHEN POUGNET, MAYOR ATTEST: JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK 0d'�10k� CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA '``�: MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2008 City Hall Large Conference Room CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Pougnet. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready and City Clerk Thompson. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Pougnet reported that the City Council did not conduct a Closed Session. PUBLIC COMMENT: CHARLES SACHS, Palm Springs, commented on the removal of trees in his condominium complex, and requested the City Council require permits for the removal of trees. INTERVIEW CANDIDATES AND APPOINTMENTS TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERMS ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION: The City Council interviewed the following candidates for the Planning Commission: Greg Gerber, Bob Mahlowitz, Tim O'Bayley, Douglas Donenfeld, Marshall Roath, Bernard Crawford, Olin Sather, and Tracey Conrad. The City Council interviewed the following candidates for the Public Arts Commission: Lexie Martone, Eric McDougall, Carson Scoff and Sherry Moore. ACTION: 1) Appoint Tracy Conrad to the Planning Commission for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2008; and 2) Appoint Sherry Moore to the Public Arts Commission for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2008. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember Weigel and unanimously carried. ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 9:16 p.m. to an adjourned meeting, Wednesday, January 30, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, G �''0 City Council Minutes January 23, 2008 Page 2 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 6TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2007. STEPHEN POUGNET, MAYOR ATTEST: JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK