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' MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2007
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Oden called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Palm Springs Air Force ROTC Junior Color Guard, led the
Pledge.
INVOCATION: Rev. Kevin Johnson, Bloom in the Desert Ministries, led the Invocation.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember
Mills, Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet, and Mayor Oden.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ready, City Attorney Holland, City Clerk Thompson.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Oden and the City Council presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Dianne and
' George Marantz, dedicating The Michael Marantz Memorial K-9 Field.
Darryl Macdonald, Palm Springs Short Film Festival, presented to the City Council, the
successful activities of this year's Palm Springs Short Film Festival.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Holland stated that the City Council
called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m., 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:
Councilmember Mills requested Items 2.E., 2.G., and 2.N. be removed from the
Consent Calendar, and noted his business related abstention on Items 2.K. and 2.F.,
Warrant Nos. 1023058, 1023091, 1023092, 1023125, 1023126 and 1023183.
Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet requested Items 2.D. and 2.M. be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate discussion.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet,
seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
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1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
DENYING CASE 5.0931 PD 279, CENTURY VINTAGE HOMES,
MOUNTAIN GATE, AN AMENDMENT FOR FINAL DEVELOPMENT
PLANS TO ALLOW A REDUCED FRONT YARD SET BACK FOR THE
12 REMAINING VACANT LOTS LOCATED WITHIN THE MOUNTAIN
GATE DEVELOPMENT AT 900 GATEWAY DRIVE:
Item withdrawn at the request of the applicant.
City Manager Ready stated he has a property ownership conflict of interest with
respect to Item 1_B., did not participate in the discussion(s) bringing the Item
forward nor the preparation of the staff report; would not participate in the City
Council discussion, and left Council Chamber.
I.B. ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
APPROVAL OF CONCEPTUAL PLANS FOR THE SOUTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE WIDENING PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 05-03:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated September 19, 2007.
' Councilmember Mills requested staff address the transition from four to
two lanes.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward
the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet requested staff address the mitigation measures
for the Casey's June Beetle (Dinacoma casey).
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22038, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
AND ORDERING THE FILING OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION, AND APPROVING CONCEPTUAL PLANS FOR
IMPROVEMENTS TO WIDEN SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE TO FOUR
LANES BETWEEN MURRAY CANYON DRIVE AND BOGERT TRAIL,
INCLUDING WIDENING THE EXISTING BRIDGE OVER CHERLY
CREEK (ARENAS NORTH DRAINAGE CHANNEL), SECTIONS 34 AND
35, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST." Motion Councilmember
McCulloch, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote.
City Manager Ready returned to the dais.
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' 1.C. DESIGNATION OF THE DR. SCHOLL RESIDENCE AT 211 EAST
MORONGO ROAD, A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE, CASE HSPB NO. 57:
Ken Lyon, Associate Planner, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated September 19, 2007.
Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet requested staff address if the subject property
was listed in the 2004 Historic Site Survey.
Councilmember Mills clarified the report as the City being the Applicant.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the 2004 Historic Site
Survey.
Mayor Oden commented on the survey and requested staff address the
focus on the main house.
Councilmember McCulloch requested staff address the 2004 Historic Site
Survey, and commented on accuracy of the study.
Councilmember Mills commented on the process of developing the 2004
' Historic Site Survey.
Mayor Oden commented on the 2004 Historic Site Survey.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing, and the following speaker
addressed the City Council.
TERRI COHN, Property Owner, commented on her immediate plans to
divide and sell the property, and stated her opposition to the Class 1
Designation.
UNNAMED SPEAKER, commented on the land surrounding the property
and spoke in opposition to the proposed designation.
Mayor Oden requested the owner address her experience with the
process, education and interaction with the Historic Site Board.
JADE NELSON, commented on the 2004 Historic Site Survey, and in
support of the proposed historic designation.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
' Councilmember McCulloch stated the property is not significant for a
Class 1 Historic Site and spoke against the designation.
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' Councilmember Mills commented on the process of the 2004 Historic Site
Survey, stated some of the detailing of the house may be significant,
however not enough to classify the property as significant.
Mayor Oden commented on the lack of process with the property owner.
Councilmember Foat commented on some of the details of the property,
and requested the property owner save some of the details of the
property.
Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet requested staff address the landscape
component of the proposed designation, and other findings of the
designation.
Mayor Oden stated the 2004 Historic Site Survey is a useful tool, and
requested the HSPB work and educate owners.
ACTION: Decline the Class 1 Historic Site designation for the property at
211 East Morongo Road. Motion Councilmember McCulloch,
seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote.
' 1.D, RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION OF A PORTION OF CAHUILLA ROAD
BETWEEN BARISTO ROAD AND RAMON ROAD, IN SECTION 15,
TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST: FILE R-06-47:
ACTION: 1) Continue the public hearing to October 3, 2007, without public
testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continuance.
Motion Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills
and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
1.E. CASE NO. 5.1104 - LAURICH PROPERTIES - GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT TO THE SECTION 14 SPECIFIC PLAN, TO ALLOW
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS WITH DRIVE-THROUGH TELLER
FACILITIES AND DRUG STORE / PHARMACIES WITH
PRESCRIPTION PICK-UP WINDOWS BE PERMITTED IN THE
RESORT/ATTRACTION (RA) ZONE:
ACTION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to October 3, 2007, with no
public testimony, at the request of the applicant; and 2) Direct the City
Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. Motion
Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
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' PUBLIC COMMENT:
JANET LAIBLIN, AQMD, commented on AQMD activities and provided the City Council
information on addressing air quality issues in General Plans and local planning.
JESSE DANNER, Owner Snip Snip Buzz, commented on the sign ordinance and
restrictions.
DUANE ROHRBAUGH, Wyndham Hotel, stated his support of Item 2.N_, and requested
the City Council approve the Estoppel Certificate to HH Palm Springs LLC.
REV. KEVIN JOHNSON, stated his support for Item 2.M., installation of a Palm Springs
Peace Pole, and noted the in-kind contributions for the installation.
ANDREW GREEN, stated his support for Item 2.M., installation of a Palm Springs
Peace Pole.
REV. AMANDA BURR, stated her support for Item 2.M., installation of a Palm Springs
Peace Pole.
DR. BURTON FOGELMAN, stated his support for Item 2.M., installation of a Palm
' Springs Peace Pole.
JONO HILDNER, commented on Measure "C" on the November 6, 2007, Election and
the Shadowrock Development Agreement.
WILLIE HOLLAND, commented on development of the Gateway Highland
Neighborhood.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, announced an upcoming meeting on signs in the
Downtown Area and the Main Street candidate forum.
The City Council recessed at 7:41 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:54 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
Mayor Oden commented on the positive exposure of Palm Springs in the LA
Confidential.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Ready announced The California Angels
hosting a youth clinic for softball and baseball at the Palm Springs Stadium.
' The City Council and the Community Redevelopment Agency convened for a Joint
Public Hearing at 7:58 p.m.
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RA1. APPROVAL OF A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-
EXCEED $150,000 FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PALM CANYON
THEATER LOCATED AT 538 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff
report dated September 19, 2007,
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the
public hearing was closed.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22039, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION
33445 RELATING TO PAYMENT OF ALL OR PART OF THE COSTS OF THE
INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN BUILDINGS,
FACILITIES, STRUCTURES, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PALM
CANYON THEATER, A CITY OWNED PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 538 NORTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE, IN FRANCES STEVENS PARK, MERGED PROJECT
AREA NO. 1." Motion Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet, seconded by Mayor Oden
and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
' The City Council recessed and the Community Redevelopment Agency continued at
8:00 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 8:21 p.m.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.13., 2.C., 2.F., 2.H., 2.1., 2.J., 2.K., and 21.
Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Oden 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 September 19,
2007, City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minutes of September 5, 2007, and
September 12, 2007. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR AUGUST 2007:
ACTION: Receive and file Staff Authorized Agreements covering the
' period August 1 through August 31, 2007. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
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' 2.F. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22040, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED 8/25/07 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 412369 THROUGH
412426 TOTALING $79,907.64, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED
1023040 THROUGH 1023043 TOTALING $1109,86, AND THREE
ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,207,106.99 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $1,288,124.48 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 22041, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT
OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1023044
THROUGH 1023133 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,806,674.27
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22042,
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1023134 THROUGH 1023323
IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,059,206.89 DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting the
business related abstention of Councilmember Mills on Warrant Nos.
1023058, 1023091, 1023092, 1023125, 1023126 and 1023183.
' 2.H. AB 2766 AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FUND AUDIT
REQUIREMENTS AS OF JUNE 30, 2004, BY THE SOUTH COAST AIR
QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT:
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1, REQUEST BY FRANCIS LABRANCHE FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME
EXTENSION FROM JULY 21, 2006, TO JULY 20, 2007, FOR
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31230 FOR THE UPTOWN VILLAGE
DEVELOPMENT (ASSOCIATED CASE NO. 5.0999 PDD 296)
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ZANJERO ROAD AND
VIA OLIVERA ROAD:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22043, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FROM JULY 21, 2006,
TO JULY 20, 2007, FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31230 FOR THE
UPTOWN VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT (ASSOCIATED CASE NO. 5.0999
PDD 296) LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ZANJERO
ROAD AND VIA OLIVERA ROAD, ZONE PDD-296, SECTION 3."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
' 2.J. REQUEST BY FRANCIS LABRANCHE FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME
EXTENSION FROM JULY 21, 2007, TO JULY 20, 2008, FOR
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31230 FOR THE UPTOWN VILLAGE
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DEVELOPMENT (ASSOCIATED CASE NO. 5.0999 PDD 296)
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ZANJERO ROAD AND
VIA OLIVERA ROAD:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22044, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FROM JULY 21, 2007,
TO JULY 20, 2008, FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31230 FOR THE
UPTOWN VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT (ASSOCIATED CASE NO. 5.0999
PDD 296) LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ZANJERO
ROAD AND VIA OLIVERA ROAD, ZONE PDD-296, SECTION 3."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.K. AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO
PROVIDE A FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER AT THE PALM SPRINGS
HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS FOR THE 2007-08 SCHOOL YEAR:
ACTION: 1) Approve an agreement with the Palm Springs Unified School
District to provide a full time police officer at Palm Springs High School
including the Ramon Academy, for the 2007-08 school year; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5553.
Noting the business related abstention of Councilmember Mills. Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar.
' 2.L. ACCEPT THE DONATION FROM DIANNE AND GEORGE MARANTZ,
THROUGH G & M CONSTRUCTION, FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION
AND MODERNIZATION OF THE POLICE CANINE TRAINING FIELD,
AND NAMING THE CANINE FIELD THE MICHAEL MARANTZ
MEMORIAL K-9 FIELD:
ACTION: 1) Accept the donation from Dianne and George Marantz,
through G & M Construction, to the City of Palm Springs Police
Department, for the reconstruction and modernization of the Police Canine
Training Field in an amount equivalent to $35,000; and 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 22045, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, NAMING THE POLICE
CANINE FIELD THE MICHAEL MARANTZ MEMORIAL K-9 FIELD."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar,
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.11). SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1719, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY APPROVING A CHANGE
OF ZONE FROM C-1 TO R-3 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1404
NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE:
' ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1719, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE
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' FROM C-1 TO R-3 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1404 NORTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE." Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by
Mayor Oden and carried 4-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember McCulloch,
Councilmember Mills, and Mayor Oden.
NOES: Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet.
2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1716, MODIFYING COMPENSATION FOR THE MAYOR AND
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL:
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No_ 1716, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTIONS 1.01.110, 2.04.020, AND 2.04.021 OF THE
PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE MODIFYING COMPENSATION
FOR THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL." Motion
Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch
and carried 4-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember McCulloch, Mayor Pro
Tern Pougnet, and Mayor Oden.
' NOES: Councilmember Mills.
2.G. SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF VIA MIRALESTE IN
SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST, FILE R-07-003:
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the adjoining property,
stated he would like to add a condition(s) to the vacation to submit a
landscape plan, required maintenance and irrigation.
Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet requested staff clarify the history and the
responsibilities of the property owner.
ACTION: 1) Continue the Item to October 3, 2007; and direct staff to add
conditions to the vacation for the submission of a landscape plan and
required maintenance and irrigation. Motion Councilmember Mills,
seconded by Mayor Oden and unanimously carried on a roll call
vote.
2.M. INSTALLATION OF PALM SPRINGS PEACE POLE:
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested the City Manager place this Item on
' the October 3, 2007 agenda for approval.
ACTION: Receive and file. By consensus of the City Council.
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2.N. APPROVE AN ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE REQUESTED BY HH PALM
SPRINGS LLC, A TENANT OF THE CITY AND THE OWNER OF THE
WYNDHAM HOTEL:
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the recent history of City
Council action for this property.
ACTION: Authorize the City Manager, on behalf of the City, to execute the
Estoppel Certificate as requested by HH Palm Springs LLC. A2738.
Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 12.20.020 TO UPDATE THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED
LIMITS ON VARIOUS CITY STREETS:
City Manager Ready and City Engineer Barakian provided background
information as outlined in the staff report dated September 19, 2007.
Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet expressed concern for the speed limit on Murray
Canyon.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the process and if the City
Council could alter the proposed Speed Limits and any ramifications.
ACTION: 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and
read by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1720,
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 12.20.020,
RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PRIMA FACIE SPEED
LIMITS ON VARIOUS CITY STREETS." Motion Councilmember Foat,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet and carried 4-1 on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember McCulloch, Mayor Pro
Tern Pougnet, and Mayor Oden.
NOES: Councilmember Mills.
3.K STATE REQUIRED ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS'
PROGRAM TO ACQUIRE COMMERCIAL REAL PROPERTY BY
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EMINENT DOMAIN IN THE MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1 AND
MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 2 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development,
provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated
September 19, 2007.
ACTION: 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and
read by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1721,
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY'S PROGRAM TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY BY EMINENT
DOMAIN IN THE REDEVELOPMENT MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1
AND MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 2." Motion Councilmember Foat,
seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote.
3.C. PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO
SYSTEM COVERAGE REGULATIONS:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated September 19, 2007.
ACTION: 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and
read by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1722,
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING CHAPTER 11.03 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE,
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM COVERAGE." Motion
Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. LETTER TO GOV. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER REQUESTING
RECONSIDERATION AND THE RELEASE OF TRIBAL GAMING
SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION FUNDS:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the
proposed letter dated September 19, 2007.
ACTION: Authorize the Mayor and City Council to execute a letter to Gov.
Arnold Schwarzenegger requesting reconsideration and the release of
' Tribal Gaming Special Distribution Funds, and requesting a meeting with
the Governor and Gubernatorial Staff along with City Representatives to
discuss the impact of Special Distribution Funds to the City. Motion
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' Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
5.B. APPOINTMENT OF A TWO MEMBER COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE FOR
THE WYNDHAM HOTEL:
ACTION: Appoint Mayor Oden and Councilmember Mills to a City Council
Subcommittee to address renovations and possible City participation with
the new owners and operators of the Wyndham Hotel. Mayor Pro Tern
Pougnet as the alternate. Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by
Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
5.C. APPOINTMENT OF A TWO MEMBER COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO
INTERVIEW CANDIDATES FOR THE NEW CHIEF OF POLICE:
ACTION: Appoint Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Mills to a City
Council Subcommittee to interview candidates for the new Chief of Police.
Motion Mayor Pro Tom Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills
and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
5.1). REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT NO. A5100, WITH KRIZMAN DESERT
' INVESTMENTS, LLC, FOR TRACT MAP 31263:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated September 19, 2007.
ACTION: Authorize the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to approve
a 12-month extension of time for the completion of improvements
associated with Agreement No. A5100, a subdivision improvement
agreement, Tract Map 31263, with Krizman Desert Investments, LLC.
A5100. Motion Mayor Pro Tom Pougnet, seconded by
Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Foat requested a report on an update of approved projects, an update
on the two properties near the Racquet Club, and commented on the CVAG Homeless
programs update.
Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet requested information on the activities of the Orchid Tree Inn,
and suggested aggressive enforcement.
Councilmember McCulloch commented on the Orchid Tree Inn.
' Mayor Oden commented on the activities and events attended by the Mayor's Office.
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' ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned, in memory of Michael Marantz, at 9:15
p.m., to interview Airport Commission applicants, Wednesday, September 26, 2007, at
5:30 P.M. in the Large Conference Room, 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
3RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 2007.
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