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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2007
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: Rev. Michael Kearney, Palm Springs Church of Religious Science, led
the Invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember
Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Foat.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
PRESENTATIONS:
Chris Copeland, Wintec Energy, presented a $1,000 donation to the Police Activities
League (PAL).
Lee Husfeldt, Office of Neighborhood Involvement, introduced two new neighborhood
organizations Racquet Club West and Ruth Hardy Park and announced newly elected
Officers of the ONI.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland stated that at 4.30 p.m. the
meeting was called to order and the City Clerk 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 Friends of Palm Springs Mountains v.
City of Palm Sprinas.
ACTION: 1) Make the finding 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 Friends of Palm Springs
Mountains v. City of Palm Springs. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by
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Councilmember Weigel and unanimously carried, noting the absence of Mayor
Pro Tern Foat.
The City Council then adjourned into Closed Session to discuss items on the Closed
Session agenda. No reportable actions were taken.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson stated staff requests the City Council remove Items 2.0. and 2.0.
from the agenda, and requested the City Council table Item 5.A. to the meeting of
January 9, 2008.
Councilmember Mills requested Item 21. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion, and noted his business related abstention on Consent Calendar
Item 2.0.
Mayor Pougnet requested Items 2.0. and 2,1-1. be removed from the Consent Calendar
for separate discussion.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded
by Councilmember Weigel and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember
Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Foat.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
I.A. URGENCY ORDINANCES ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2007
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND ADOPTING AND
AMENDING THE 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE STANDARDS CODE:
City Attorney Holland provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated December 19, 2007.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming
forward the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Mills thanked staff for ample opportunity to review the
extensive materials, and requested staff provide additional time to review
the final codes prior to adoption.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the requirement for fire sprinklers
for residential properties.
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ACTION: 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and
read by title only; 2) Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1731, "AN URGENCY
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
CODES, AND THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE,
FROM JANUARY 1, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2008;" 3) Adopt
Urgency Ordinance No, 1732, "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA
FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION FROM JANUARY 1, 2008, THROUGH
MARCH 31, 2008;" and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 22115, "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT CERTAIN LOCAL CONDITIONS
REQUIRE AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS TO THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2007 EDITION, AND THE
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION." Motion Councilmember
Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried
4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
AFTAB DADA, General Manager Hilton Palm Springs, stated his support for Item 5.C.,
sponsorship of the Kraft Nabisco Championship.
KEN GRAHM, Fair Housing Council of Riverside Council, commented on the status of
foreclosures and legislation.
WENDIE BUSIG-KOHN, Palm Springs, commented on the activities of the Desert
Philanthropic Association.
PAUL McLAUGHLIN, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Toledo
Avenue.
KEN ROSEMEYER, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Murray
Canyon.
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DAVID LIPKIN, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Toledo
Avenue, and to reclassify Toledo as a collector road.
FRANK WENZEL, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Toledo
Avenue.
NEJAT KOHAN, spoke in support of Item 5.B., and requested the City Council grant a
one-year time extension for the Spanish Inn.
SUSAN SHANKMAN, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Toledo
Avenue.
TERRY SHANKMAN, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Toledo
Avenue.
HERBERT FRANKLIN, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on
Toledo Avenue and Murray Canyon.
DEAN McINTOSH, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Toledo
Avenue.
RANDALL ERICKSON, Palm Springs, commented on the traffic calming program for
the Movie Colony in relation to the Spanish Inn.
CHARLES SACHS, Palm Springs, commented on the removal of a tree in his
condominium complex.
DIANNE MARANTZ, Palm Springs, thanked the City Council and the Palm Springs
Police Department for recognition as Citizen of the Year.
BILL WICKHAM, Palm Springs, commented on the traffic calming in the Movie Colony
Neighborhood at the Spanish Inn.
PAT OYGAR, Desert Water Agency, commented on the Agency's plan for water
conservation.
NORMA LOVITZ, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Toledo
Avenue,
RICHARD GHYSELS, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Toledo
Avenue.
EILEEN KELLY, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Toledo
Avenue.
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GRAHAM YOUNG, commented on Item 5,B., extension of the Spanish Inn, stated the
map has expired and should not be extended, and requested further conditions on the
project.
DICK GREENLAW, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Toledo
Avenue.
LISA LUISI, Palm Springs, commented on the Movie Colony traffic calming plan.
VICTORIA MILLER, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Toledo Avenue.
CRAIG BLAU, commented on Item 2.S., spoke in opposition of the Hotel Incentive
Program and stated the small hotels did not have input into the program.
TERRI DEAN, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Toledo
Avenue.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
Councilmember Weigel and the City Council recognized Police Chief Gary Jeandron
and thanked him for his service.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Ready announced the demolition of the
previous holdrooms at the Palm Springs International Airport, and provided an update
on Code Enforcement activities in the City.
The Community Redevelopment Agency convened at 7:26 p.m. to hear a public hearing
with the City Council and other Agency business.
1. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING 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 RE: LOFT
PARTNERS PALM SPRINGS, LLC, ON 7.8 ACRES AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE ALVARADO AND AMADO ROAD,
MERGED REDEVELOPMENT AREA NO, 2, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF THE MONDRIAN HOTEL:
Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information
as outlined in the staff report dated December 19, 2007.
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Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speaker
addressed the City Council.
LAURA KIBBY, thanked the City Council and staff for their support in
developing the agreement and the project.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22116, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
CONCURRING WITH THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY'S APPROVAL OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH RE: LOFT PARTNERS PALM SPRINGS, LLC, FOR
A 7.8 ACRE AGENCY-OWNED PARCEL AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF CALLE ALVARADO AND AMADO ROAD, MERGED
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF THE MONDRIAN HOTEL WITH 200 HOTEL ROOMS, 50
CONDOMINIUM-HOTEL UNITS, AND 150 CONDOMINIUM UNITS."
Motion Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember
Weigel and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Weigel, and
Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Mayor Pro Tern Foat.
The City Council recessed at 7:31 p.m. Councilmember Mills returned to the dais.
The City Council reconvened at 7:41 p.m.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.6., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.1,, 2.J., 2.K., 2.M.,
2.N., 2.P., 2.Q., 2.R., 2.5., and 2.T. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded
by Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember
Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE. AGENDA:
ACTION: Receive and file Report on the Posting of the December 19,
2007, City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of December 5, 2007.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22117, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1024940 THROUGH 1024948, IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $1,423,053.33, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" and 2)
Adopt Resolution No. 22118, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANT NUMBERED
1024949, IN THE AMOUNT OF $541,406.25, DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22119, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED 12-01-2007 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 412766 THROUGH
412815, TOTALING $108,721.61, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED
1024950 THROUGH 1024972, TOTALING $141,202.53, THREE WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR $1,646,342.30 AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH
DEBITS OF $186,920.82, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$2,083,187.26, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Approved as part of
the Consent Calendar.
2.D. EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH POLICE CHIEF
DAVID G. DOMINGUEZ:
ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Employment
Agreement with David G. Dominguez to retain him as Police Chief. A5595.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.E. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO AGREEMENT NO, A4724 WITH DMC DESIGN
GROUP, INC., FOR STORM DRAIN LINE 22 EXTENSION, CITY
PROJECT 07-15:
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. A4724 with
DMC Design Group, Inc., for an additional amount of $11,100, for a total
contract price of $185,725.00, for Storm Drain Line 22 Extension, City
Project 07-15; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A4724. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.F. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2007:
ACTION: Receive and File the Treasurer's Investment Report as of
October 31, 2007- Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.1. SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT LEASE OF OLD FIXED BASE
OPERATOR FACILITY:
ACTION: 1) Approve a one-year facility rental agreement with two one-
year options effective January 1, 2008, with Signature Flight Support, Inc.
for the old Signature Fixed Base Operator (FBO) facility; and 2) Authorize
the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5596. Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.J. MODIFICATIONS TO AIRPORT ROADWAY SIGNAGE BY SIGN
INDUSTRIES, INC:
ACTION: 1) Approve the acquisition and installation of modifications to
airport roadway signage, with Sign Industries, Inc., in the amount of
$68,759.36; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.K. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5275 WITH
ENGINEERING RESOURCES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC., IN
THE AMOUNT OF $19,035, PALM SPRINGS STORM DRAIN LINES 6A,
8, 20C, AND 20CA, CITY PROJECT NO. 05-20;
ACTION; 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A5275 with
Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc., in the amount of
$19,035, for a total revised contract amount of $361,445, for the Palm
Springs Storm Drain Lines 6A, 8, 20C and 20CA, City Project No. 05 20;
and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
A5275. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.M. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND
AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR THE 2007-08 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL,
CITY PROJECT 07-18:
ACTION: Approve the specifications and working details for the 2007-08
Annual Slurry Seal, City Project 07-18, and authorize staff to advertise and
solicit bids. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.N. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5488 WITH ALLEN F.
SMOOT & ASSOCIATES AS THE CITY'S CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE, ADDING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-
08 HOURLY PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS:
ACTION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A5488 for
additional construction project administration hourly assignments for Fiscal
Year 2007-08 for the City's Owner Representative, Allen F. Smoot &
Associates, not-to-exceed $125,400; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A5488. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
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2.P, INDEMNITY AGREEMENT WITH PALM HILLS LAND CORPORATION
AND PALM HILLS COMPANY:
ACTION: 1) Approve an Indemnity Agreement with Palm Hills Land
Corporation and Palm Hills Company; and 2) Authorize the Mayor to
execute all necessary documents. A5597. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.Q. DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FEE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07:
ACTION: Receive and file the City's Development Project Fee Report for
Fiscal Year 2006-07. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.R, APPOINTMENT TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND
VECTOR CONTROL BOARD:
ACTION: Reappoint Sharon Lock to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and
Vector Control Board for the term ending December 31, 2011. Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.S. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
ACTION. Waive further reading and Adopt 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
PROGRAM." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.T. AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE VILLAGEFEST BOLLARD
INSTALLATION PROJECT, PHASE II, CITY PROJECT NO. 05-25:
ACTION: 1) Approve an agreement with Simon Contracting, for the
Villagefest Bollard Installation Project, Phase II, in the amount of
$141,993.43, City Project No. 05-25; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A5598. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.G. FINAL MAP 33341 AND A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH
AQUA PALM SPRINGS, LLC, FOR A 6 LOT TRACT MAP FOR
CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES LOCATED AT 2705 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON
WAY:
Removed from the Agenda at the request of staff.
2.H. PURCHASE OF SEVEN (7) NEW 2008 FORD TRUCKS FOR USE IN VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS:
Removed from the Agenda at the request of staff.
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2.L. 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:
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the current use of the market at the
location and if they are in compliance, and spoke against the increase in the
retail area.
ACTION: Direct staff to further research the current use and compliance and
return to the City Council. By consensus of the City Council.
Councilmember Mills stated his business related conflict of interest with respect to Item
2.0., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber.
2.0. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE "E" THE PALM SPRINGS
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT'S FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT BOND:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22120, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF
MEASURE "E" THE PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES
IMPROVEMENT BOND" Motion Mayor Pougnet, seconded by
Councilmember Weigel and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Weigel, and Mayor
Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills and Mayor Pro Tern Foat.
Councilmember Mills returned to the dais.
2.U. PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE AMENDED GAMING
COMPACT BETWEEN THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA (SB957) TORLAKSON:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff
report dated December 19, 2007.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22121, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF
THE AMENDED 2006 GAMING COMPACT BETWEEN THE AGUA CALIENTE
BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA (SB957)
TORLAKSON." Motion Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by
Councilmember Weigel and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember
Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Foat.
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3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 12.20,020 TO REVISE THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED
LIMITS FOR MURRAY CANYON DRIVE, TACHEVAH DRIVE, AND
TOLEDO AVENUE:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated December 19, 2007.
Councilmember Weigel stated that staff needs to do additional work for
other traffic calming elements.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address other traffic calming
measures.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the conversion of Toledo to
a collector street, and requested staff look at CDBG Block Grant funding
for street modifications.
ACTION: 1) Direct staff to further study and provide options for reducing
the speed limit and other traffic calming alternatives; 2) Waive the reading
of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and 3) Introduce
on first reading 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 SPEED LIMITS FOR VARIOUS
CITY STREETS." Motion Councilmember Weigel, seconded by
Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) REQUEST
FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT FISCAL YEAR 2008-09, CDBG
PROGRAM, 34TH PROGRAM YEAR:
Tabled to January 9, 2008 at the request of staff.
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5.13. REQUEST BY NEJAT KOHAN FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION
TO ALLOW THE CONTINUATION OF AN UNUSED ENTITLEMENT TO
CONVERT 12 HOTEL ROOMS INTO CONDOMINIUMS AND THE
CONSTRUCTION OF EIGHT ADDITIONAL CONDOMINIUMS LOCATED
AT 640 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE (SPANISH INN), ZONE R-3,
SECTION 11:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated December 19, 2007.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address Planning Commission
Milestone No. 2 and if ample time was left for the applicant to perform,
modifications and timing of the final plan check, bonding requirements and
obligations, and the curb requirements.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the concerns from the
neighborhood.
Councilmember Hutcheson spoke in support of the Planning Commission
recommendation.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22122, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FROM SEPTEMBER 5,
2007, TO SEPTEMBER 5, 2008, CASE NO. 5.1012 CUP / TTM 31104,
TO ALLOW THE CONTINUATION OF AN UNUSED ENTITLEMENT TO
CONVERT 12 HOTEL ROOMS INTO CONDOMINIUMS AND THE
CONSTRUCTION OF EIGHT ADDITIONAL CONDOMINIUMS, LOCATED
AT 640 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R-3, SECTION 11."
Motion Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember
Weigel and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
S.C. PROPOSED SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT FOR THE KRAFT
NABISCO CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,000 FUNDED
WITH COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS BUDGETED UNALLOCATED
FUNDING:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated December 19, 2007.
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ACTION: 1) Approve an Event Sponsorship Agreement for the Kraft
Nabisco Championship in the Amount of $26,000; 2) Authorize the
Director of Finance/City Treasurer to allocate $26,000 from budgeted
Community Promotions Unallocated Priorities-, and 3) Authorize the City
Manager to execute the Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City
Attorney. A5599. Motion Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by
Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Foat.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Hutcheson commented on public safety and requested the City
Manager form a transition committee for the incoming Police Chief, and requested a
study session to discuss street repairs, funding, and priorities.
Councilmember Mills commented on the Street Repair Program, the removal of plant
material and requested improved records with respect to approved landscape plans,
and requested a report on the RFP process on the Golf Course Contract,
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address, via the docket review, the resident and other
rates/fees for golf and leisure.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned in memoa of Robert Pond and Ma
Delgato , at 8:23 p.m. to the Regular Meeting, Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at 6:00
P.M. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by a Closed Session at 4:30 P.M.,
Small Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
The City Council will not hold meetings on Wednesday, December 26, 2007, and
January 2, 2008, due to the holidays.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS
9rn DAY OF JANUARY, 2008.
STEPHEN POUGNET, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK