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
            
           January 24, 2018          
 
          
3:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM ADJOURNED 
REGULAR
      MEETING
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.


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
Any person who wishes to provide public testimony for an Item on the Agenda MUST file a speaker card prior to the Public Testimony (Non-Public Hearing Agenda Items Only) prior to that portion of the meeting. Testimony for Public Hearings will be allowed only during the Public Hearing. [Two (2) minutes per speaker]

Testimony for Public Hearings will only be taken at the time of the hearing. Any person who wishes to speak at a Public Hearing must file a “Speaker Card” with the City Clerk BEFORE the Public Hearing is called. [Two (2) minutes per speaker]

Any person who wishes to speak on a topic not on the agenda within the City’s jurisdiction during the “Public Comments” portion of the agenda must file a “Speaker Card” with the City Clerk BEFORE that portion of the agenda is called. [Two (2) minutes per speaker] 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.

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.

 
The City Council encourages written public testimony prior to the meeting, which provides the City Council ample time and attention for consideration. All written testimony will be provided to the City Council prior to the discussion. Written testimony may be sent via email to CITY.CLERK@palmspringsca.gov, by fax at (760) 322-8332, or hand delivery to the City Clerk, Palm Springs City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262.
             
             
 
3:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
A.   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.
 
B.   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.”
 
C.   APPROVE PROCUREMENT OF DELL SERVERS, SOFTWARE AND STORAGE SYSTEMS:
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve the purchase of three Dell servers, including licensing, support, storage and installation in an amount not to exceed $234,000.00, inclusive of all applicable taxes and fees, utilizing the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint national cooperative purchase contract MNWNC-108/7157034003 from Dell.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
 
D.   APPROVAL OF A FACILITY USE AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS POWER BASEBALL CLUB FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STADIUM:
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve an Agreement with Palm Springs Power Baseball Club, Inc., for rental and use of the Palm Springs Stadium for a limited term of January 22, 2018, through July 31, 2018, A5282.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
 
E.   MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR 1611 SOUTH CALLE PALO FIERRO UNIT 4, A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE, HSPB 102:
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Agreement with Bernard L. Cain, Barbara P. Cain and Desert Star Homeowners Association, for 1611 South Calle Palo Fierro Unit 4, a Class 1 Historic Site, HSPB 102, A____.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
  3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement.
 
F.   PURCHASE OF FURNITURE FROM AGATI FURNITURE FOR THE MAIN LIBRARY:
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve the purchase of chairs and side tables for the main library inclusive of all applicable taxes and fees utilizing the cooperative services purchase contract E & I Contract CNR-01372 in the amount of $65,481.51 from Agati Furniture.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
 
G.   ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF JANEL HUNT FROM THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION:
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Accept with regret the resignation of Janel Hunt from the Human Rights Commission.
  2. Direct the City Clerk to post a notice of vacancy for the term ending June 30, 2019.
 
H.   AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE A FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER AT THE PALM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS:
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve an agreement with the Palm Springs Unified School District to provide a full-time police officer (School Resource Officer) at the high school campus including the Desert Learning Academy, for one year expiring at the end of the 2017-2018 school year, A5553.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
 
I.   RANGE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, 2017-2019:
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve a Facilities Use Agreement with the State of California-Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to use the Palm Springs Police Department’s Firing Range, in the amount of $3,850.00 revenue to the City from November 1, 2017, through June 30, 2019, A5335.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
 
J.   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:
  1. Approve the acceptance of a donation award from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians in the amount of $35,000, A____.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
 
K.   APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 12-06-2017 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 420149 THROUGH 420161 TOTALING $29,741.93, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1096087 THROUGH 1096106 TOTALING $79,124.22, FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $111,291.18, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,881,750.25 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,101,907.58, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA.”
  2. Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1096107 THROUGH 1096237 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,249,372.29, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
  3. Adopt a Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1096238 THROUGH 1096350 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,483,424.52, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
  4. Adopt a Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 12-16-2017 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 420162 THROUGH 420177 TOTALING $23,787.72, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1096351 THROUGH 1096370 TOTALING $78,693.76, FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $64,554.52, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,546,654.81 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,713,690.81, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
  5. Adopt a Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1096371 THROUGH 1096535 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,109,912.68, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
  6. Adopt a Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1096536 THROUGH 1096601 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,979,082.81, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
 
L.   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:
  1. Award a contract to GA Technical Services of Upland, CA in the amount of $32,459.89 for the Fiber Infrastructure System Re-Termination Project at Palm Springs International Airport, IFB 18-03, A____.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents, including execution of change orders up to ten percent of the contract amount ($3,246).
 
M.   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).”
 
N.   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.”
 
O.   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:
  1. Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and adopt Ordinance No. 1949 “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND SUPERSEDING CHAPTER 8.80 OF, ADDING SECTION 11.72.162 TO, AND AMENDING SECTIONS 11.72.170, 11.72.197 AND 11.72.245 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.”
     
  2. Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING USER FEES FOR ANNUAL VACANT COMMERCIAL BUILDING MONITORING AND AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 23854.”
 
P.   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:
  1. Reject the Bids submitted by All Cities Engineering, Inc. and C&M Construction LLC as being non-responsive.
  2. Award a construction contract to STL Landscape, Inc., a California corporation, in the amount of $134,104 for the 2017 ADA Curb Ramps & Library Sidewalk, CP 17-11, A____.
  3. Authorize the City Manager to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to a cumulative amount of $13,410 (10% of construction contract).
  4. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
 
Q.   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.
 
R.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of December 6, 2017, December 13, 2017, December 18, 2017, and January 3, 2018.
 
S.   ENGAGEMENT OF LEGAL COUNSEL, LYNBERG & WATKINS, APC:
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve an Agreement with Lynberg & Watkins, APC, a California professional corporation, in a form substantially similar to that published with the staff report, subject to minor modification, within the reasonable discretion of the City Attorney, A____.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
 
T.   ENGAGEMENT OF LEGAL COUNSEL, BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP:
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve an Agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP, a California limited liability partnership, in a form substantially similar to that published with the staff report, subject to minor modification, within the reasonable discretion of the City Attorney, A____.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
 
U.   ENGAGEMENT OF LEGAL COUNSEL, JOHN M. FUJII, SILVER & WRIGHT LLP:
RECOMMENDATION: 
  1. Approve an Agreement with Silver & Wright LLP, a California limited liability partnership, in a form substantially similar to that published with the staff report, subject to minor modification, within the reasonable discretion of the City Attorney, A____.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
 
V.   ENGAGEMENT OF LEGAL COUNSEL, LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE APC:
RECOMMENDATION: 
  1. Approve an Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore APC, a California professional corporation, in a form substantially similar to that published with the staff report, subject to minor modification, within the reasonable discretion of the City Attorney, A____.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
 
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
 
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
 
A.   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:
  1. Open the Public Hearing and receive public testimony.
  2. Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE CITY ATTORNEY’S DECISION TO DENY MR. HOLLAND’S APPLICATION FOR A CANNABIS RELATED BUSINESS AND ACTIVITIES PERMIT, APPLICATION NO. C-2017-006."
 
B.   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:
  1. Open the Public Hearing and receive public testimony.
  2. Determine the adjacent right-of-ways are acceptable in their current condition.
  3. Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 37376 TO SUBDIVIDE 2.67 ACRES INTO FOUR PARCELS FOR THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 450, 462, 490 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AND 471 SOUTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE (CASE TTM 37376).”
 
C.   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:
  1. Open the Public Hearing and receive public testimony.
  2. Adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE ABE AND MARION SCHWARTZ RESIDENCE, LOCATED AT 1999 SOUTH JOSHUA TREE PLACE, AS A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE HSPB 104.”
 
             
3. LEGISLATIVE:
 
A.   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."
 
B.   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.
 
C.   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." 
 
D.   PROPOSED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING CHAPTER 2.60 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO PUBLIC INTEGRITY:
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. 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, ADOPTING CHAPTER 2.60 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO PUBLIC INTEGRITY."
  2. Appoint a new standing City Council subcommittee for public integrity issues.
  3. Receive and file this report, and provide direction as desired. 
 
             
4. NEW BUSINESS:
 
A.   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:
  1. Authorize the removal of the existing tamarisk trees located along the east edge of Fairways #14 and #15 of the Tahquitz Creek “Legends” Golf Course, inclusive of such other remedial work associated with the removals, at a cost not to exceed $175,000.
  2. Adopt a CEQA Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, (CEQA Guidelines) § 15304(i).
  3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take all necessary steps to execute these actions.
 
B.   CITIZENS’ INITIATIVE FOR THE PROHIBITION OF VACATION RENTAL OF SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES IN THE CITY – SUFFICIENCY OF PETITIONS:
RECOMMENDATION:     Revised Staff Report
  1. Receive, file, and accept the Certificate of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition for the prohibition of vacation rental of single family residences in the City.
  2. Order a report on the initiative measure pursuant to California Elections Code Section 9212 to be presented to the City Council no later than February 23, 2018.
  3. Provide direction to staff as to whether to bring forward resolutions calling for a standalone Special Municipal Election or for the consolidation with the Statewide Primary Election.
 
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
 
A.   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.
 
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.
 
 
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING

State of California               )
County of Riverside            )   ss.
City of Palm Springs           )
 
I, ANTHONY J. MEJIA, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, hereby certify this Agenda was delivered to each member of the City Council, provided to all parties who have requested such notice, posted at City Hall before 5:00 p.m., on January 19, 2018, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and procedures. 
 
                                                                                                                                                ____________________________
                                                                                                                                                ANTHONY J. MEJIA, MMC
                                                                                                                                                City Clerk

P U B L I C  N O T I C E S

 
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