Additional Material Has Been Added to Item 4.B.
CITY COUNCIL
AND AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA Council Chamber, City Hall 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 www.palmspringsca.gov AGENDA
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Robert Moon, Mayor
J. R. Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem Christy Gilbert Holstege, Councilmember Geoff Kors, Councilmember Lisa Middleton, Councilmember City of Palm Springs Mission Statement: Palm Springs is an inclusive world-class city dedicated to providing excellent and responsive public services to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. |
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David H. Ready, Esq., Ph.D., City Manager
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC, City Clerk Marcus Fuller, MPA, P.E., P.L.S., Assistant City Manager Edward Z. Kotkin, City Attorney Geoffrey S. Kiehl, Director of Finance and Treasurer |
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Please note, any agenda item which has not been initiated by 11:00 p.m. may be continued to a subsequent meeting. At approximately 10:00 p.m., the City Council will determine the number of speakers who wish to address the City Council during Public Comment for non-Agenda Items, and determine which agenda items will be considered before the 11:00 p.m. Adjournment time.
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3:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
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CALL TO ORDER (Large Conference Room): | ||||||
PUBLIC COMMENT (Large Conference Room): This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council on items contained only on the Closed Session Agenda. | ||||||
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (Small Conference Room): See Closed Session Agenda. | ||||||
6:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
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CALL TO ORDER: | ||||||
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: | ||||||
ROLL CALL: | ||||||
PRESENTATIONS: | ||||||
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The City Council will discuss the order of the agenda, may amend the order, add urgency items, note abstentions or "no" votes on Consent Calendar items, and request Consent Calendar items be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. The City Council may also remove items from the Consent Calendar prior to that portion of the Agenda. | ||||||
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: | ||||||
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: (Non-Public Hearing Agenda Items ONLY) This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council only on agenda items. Two (2) minutes will be assigned to each speaker. Testimony for Public Hearings will only be taken at the time of the hearing, and General Public Comments, non-agenda items, will be taken later in the meeting. |
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CITY COUNCIL, SUBCOMMITTEE, AND CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND REPORTS: This time is set aside for the City Council to provide additional general comments, reports, and announcements. Additionally, this time is set aside for the City Manager to update the City Council on important items initiated by staff or previously requested by the City Council. | ||||||
1. | CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters may be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Council for separate discussion at this time or under Acceptance of the Agenda. The ordinance title is deemed to be read in its entirety and further reading waived on any ordinance listed on the Consent Calendar. |
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STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2017: RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of December 1 through December 31, 2017. |
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APPROVAL AND TRANSMITTAL OF RECOGNIZED OBLIGATIONS PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS 18-19 A & B) FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2018, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2019, PURSUANT TO SECTION 34169(G)(1) OF CALIFORNIA HEALTH & SAFETY CODE: RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ACTING SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATIONS PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS 18-19 A & B) AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2018, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2019, PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH & SAFETY CODE.” |
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APPROVE PROCUREMENT OF DELL SERVERS, SOFTWARE AND STORAGE SYSTEMS: RECOMMENDATION:
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APPROVAL OF A FACILITY USE AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS POWER BASEBALL CLUB FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STADIUM: RECOMMENDATION:
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MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR 1611 SOUTH CALLE PALO FIERRO UNIT 4, A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE, HSPB 102: RECOMMENDATION:
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PURCHASE OF FURNITURE FROM AGATI FURNITURE FOR THE MAIN LIBRARY: RECOMMENDATION:
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ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF JANEL HUNT FROM THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION: RECOMMENDATION:
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AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE A FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER AT THE PALM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS: RECOMMENDATION:
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RANGE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, 2017-2019: RECOMMENDATION:
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ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FROM THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MOUNTED POLICE SEARCH & RESCUE TEAM: RECOMMENDATION:
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APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS: RECOMMENDATION:
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AWARD CONTRACT TO GA TECHNICAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,459.89 FOR AIRPORT FIBER INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM RE-TERMINATION PROJECT, IFB 18-03: RECOMMENDATION:
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SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1947, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN ANNEXATION NO. 18 TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES): RECOMMENDATION: Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and adopt Ordinance No. 1947 entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 18, ENCLAVE AT BARISTO, TRACT MAP NO. 37245, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1, (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).” |
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SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1948 OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND SUPERSEDING CHAPTER 5.81 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE REGULATION OF ART MURALS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY: RECOMMENDATION: Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and adopt Ordinance No. 1948, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND SUPERSEDING CHAPTER 5.81 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE REGULATION OF ART MURALS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.” |
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SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1949, AMENDING AND SUPERSEDING CHAPTER 8.80 AND ADDING AND AMENDING SECTIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO VACANT BUILDINGS AS BUILDING CODE VIOLATIONS AND/OR PUBLIC NUISANCES, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF BLIGHTED PROPERTY: RECOMMENDATION:
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AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO STL LANDSCAPE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $134,104; FOR THE 2017 ADA CURB RAMPS & LIBRARY SIDEWALK, CP 17-11: RECOMMENDATION:
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APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE MEASURE J COMMUNITY PROJECTS – SIDEWALK GAP CLOSURE IMPROVEMENTS, CP 15-31: RECOMMENDATION: Approve the plans, specifications and estimates and authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Measure J Community Projects – Sidewalk Gap Closure Improvements, CP 15-31. |
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RECOMMENDATION: Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of December 6, 2017, December 13, 2017, December 18, 2017, and January 3, 2018. |
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ENGAGEMENT OF LEGAL COUNSEL, LYNBERG & WATKINS, APC: RECOMMENDATION:
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ENGAGEMENT OF LEGAL COUNSEL, BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP: RECOMMENDATION:
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ENGAGEMENT OF LEGAL COUNSEL, JOHN M. FUJII, SILVER & WRIGHT LLP: RECOMMENDATION:
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ENGAGEMENT OF LEGAL COUNSEL, LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE APC: RECOMMENDATION:
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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time. | ||||||
2. | PUBLIC HEARINGS: | |||||
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APPEAL BY WILLIE HOLLAND, JR., CO-APPLICANT OF COACHELLA GREEN DRAGON, REGARDING THE DECEMBER 5, 2017, DECISION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY DENYING THE ISSUANCE OF A CANNABIS RELATED BUSINESS AND ACTIVITIES PERMIT, APPLICATION NO. C-2017-006: RECOMMENDATION:
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JR HAVENDALE, LLC FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 37376 TO SUBDIVIDE 2.67-ACRES OF LAND INTO FOUR PARCELS FOR THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 450, 462, 490 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AND 471 SOUTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, CASE TPM 37376: RECOMMENDATION:
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AN APPLICATION BY THE PALM SPRINGS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION ON BEHALF OF MARK AND JANE GARRISON, OWNERS, FOR CLASS 1 HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF “THE ABE AND MARION SCHWARTZ RESIDENCE,” LOCATED AT 1999 SOUTH JOSHUA TREE PLACE, ZONE R-1-C, HSPB 104: RECOMMENDATION:
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3. | LEGISLATIVE: | |||||
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16.37 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REGULATION, PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS, OPERATIONAL RULES, PASSENGER LOADING AND UNLOADING, AND PENALTIES FOR TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES OPERATING AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: RECOMMENDATION: Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety, read by title only, and introduce for first reading an Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 16.37.005, 16.37.010, 16.37.015, 16.37.025, AND 16.37.040 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REGULATION, PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS, OPERATIONAL RULES, PASSENGER LOADING AND UNLOADING, AND PENALTIES FOR TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES OPERATING AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT." |
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INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.41 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING REGULATION OF PEDICABS ON CITY STREETS: RECOMMENDATION: Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety, read by title only, and introduce for first reading an Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.41 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING REGULATION OF PEDICABS ON CITY STREETS. |
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.55 RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD INVOLVEMENT: RECOMMENDATION: Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety, read by title only, and introduce for first reading an Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.55 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD INVOLVEMENT." |
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING CHAPTER 2.60 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO PUBLIC INTEGRITY: RECOMMENDATION:
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4. | NEW BUSINESS: | |||||
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CONSIDER THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING TAMARISK TREES LOCATED ALONG THE 14TH AND 15TH FAIRWAYS OF THE TAHQUITZ CREEK “LEGENDS” GOLF COURSE, AND ADOPTION OF A CEQA NOTICE OF EXEMPTION: RECOMMENDATION:
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CITIZENS’ INITIATIVE FOR THE PROHIBITION OF VACATION RENTAL OF SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES IN THE CITY – SUFFICIENCY OF PETITIONS: RECOMMENDATION: Revised Staff Report
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5. | UNFINISHED BUSINESS: | |||||
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REVIEW AND APPOINT LIAISONS TO CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: RECOMMENDATION: Determine whether the City Council desires to appoint a City Council Liaison to each of the City Commissions and Boards and provide direction as appropriate. |
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PUBLIC COMMENT: (Non-Agenda Items) This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council on items of general interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City. Although the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, it generally cannot take any action on items not listed on the posted agenda. Two (2) minutes will be assigned to each speaker. | ||||||
CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER REQUESTS AND UPCOMING AGENDA DEVELOPMENT: This time is set aside for the City Council to make requests of staff, and/or issues of concern to Councilmembers are briefly presented, prioritized and set for future meeting dates. | ||||||
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council will adjourn to the next regular meeting Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by Closed Session, Small Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. |
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