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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
 
REGULAR MEETING REVISED AGENDA
*Item 2D includes an updated recommendation.
            
           January 30, 2020          
 
           
3:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING

Geoff Kors, Mayor
Christy Gilbert Holstege, Mayor Pro Tem
Grace Elena Garner, Councilmember
Lisa Middleton, Councilmember
Dennis Woods, 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 
Jeffrey S. Ballinger, City Attorney
Nancy Pauley, 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 CITYCLERK@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
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CALL TO ORDER (Council Chamber):
 
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY (Council Chamber): The City Council welcomes public input. Members of the public may address the City Council by completing a public comment card and giving it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Pursuant to State Law, the City Council may not discuss or take action on issues not on the meeting agenda (Government Code Section 54954.2). If you are compensated to communicate with City officials, you may be required to register and/or make certain disclosures as a lobbyist, please see the City Clerk for additional information.
 
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:
 
A.   PROJECT UPDATES
 
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.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of January 7, 2020. Click to View
 
B.   APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
RECOMMENDATION:

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 ENDING 12-28-2019 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 420940, 420942 THROUGH 420954 TOTALING $27,729.34 CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1110744 THROUGH 1111079 TOTALING $3,280,807.82, FOUR WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $97,522.82, AND SEVEN ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,626,989.16 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $5,033,049.14, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." Click to View
 
C.   STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2019
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of December 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. Click to View
 
D.   SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN ANNEXATION NO. 21, 22, AND 23 TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 2011 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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. 21, THE MODERN, TRACT MAP NO. 37807, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1, (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES)."
  2. Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 2012 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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. 22, ELAN, TRACT MAP NO. 36914, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1, (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES)."
  3. Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 2013 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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. 23, LIVING OUT, TRACT MAP NO. 37602, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1, (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES)."
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E.   SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO REGULAR MEETING TIMES FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
RECOMMENDATION:

Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 2014 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE PALMS SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO REGULAR MEETING TIMES FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS." Click to View
 
F.   SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 2.04.060 AND 2.06.010(e) REGARDING QUALIFICATIONS TO SERVE ON THE CITY'S APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
RECOMMENDATION:

Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 2015 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 2.04.060 AND 2.06.010(e) REGARDING QUALIFICATIONS TO SERVE ON THE CITY'S APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS." Click to View
 
G.   TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF NOVEMBER 2019
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file Treasurer's Investment Report as of November 30, 2019. Click to View
 
H.   FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 FINANCIAL AUDIT REPORTS OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the following Financial Audit Reports for fiscal year ending June 30, 2019:
  1. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
  2. Audit Communication Letter to the City Council
  3. Internal Control and Compliance Letter to the City Council
  4. Passenger Facility Charge (PFD) Report
  5. Housing Successor Audit Communication Letter to the City Council
  6. Public Financing Authority Financial Statements
  7. Measure J Annual Financial Report
  8. Measure D Independent Accountant's Agreed-Upon Procedures Report
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I.   AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR TRACT NO. 28966
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF SECURITIES ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP 28966 AND THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTH END OF VIA MONTE VISTA, IN SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST." Click to View
 
J.   AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $236,174 WITH ALBERT A. WEBB ASSOCIATES, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE PALM CANYON DRIVE / INDIAN CANYON DRIVE / CAMINO PAROCELA TRAFFIC ROUND-ABOUT, CITY PROJECT NO. 20-03
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Authorize a Purchase Order in the amount of $236,174 with the City's "on-call" civil engineering firm, Albert A. Webb Associates, a California corporation, pursuant to Agreement No. 8356, for engineering design services relative to the Palm Canyon Drive / Indian Canyon Drive / Camino Parocela Traffic Round-About, City Project No. 20-03.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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K.   RATIFYING THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE ACCESS LINE RATE PURSUANT TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE 3.39.050 APPROVED BY VOTERS BY MEASURE "G"
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE ACCESS LINE RATE PURSUANT TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE §3.39.050 APPROVED BY VOTERS BY MEASURE 'G'." Click to View
 
L.   RESOLUTION REPEALING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AS PART OF DISCRETIONARY APPROVALS FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL  OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AS PART OF DISCRETIONARY APPROVALS FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT." Click to View
 
M.   A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A RETIRED ANNUITANT AS AN INTERIM TO THE VACANT POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND SAFETY FOR THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21221(H) EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 10, 2020
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A RETIRED ANNUITANT AS AN INTERIM TO THE VACANT POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND SAFETY FOR THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21221(H) EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 10, 2020."
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the above actions.
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N.   APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FORM CALOES 130 DESIGNATING PERSONNEL TO ACT AS THE AGENT FOR THE CITY WHEN SEEKING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AFTER A DISASTER
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve the CalOES Form 130 Disaster Designees as the City Manager, Fire Chief, and Director of Finance and Treasury.
  2. Direct the City Clerk to certify CalOES Form 130.
  3. Direct the Emergency Management Coordinator to transmit CalOES Form 130 to the California Office of Emergency Services.
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O.   ADOPT THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) 2006 TRAFFIC SIGNAL STANDARDS FOR CITY PROJECTS
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING CERTAIN STANDARDS PUBLISHED FROM THE 2006 STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) RELATED TO TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLES FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS."
  2. Authorize the City Engineer to revise the previously approved plans and specifications for the Palm Canyon Drive Pedestrian Improvements in Downtown, City Project No. 17-07, to modify the traffic signal poles to conform to the 2006 Caltrans Standard Plans.
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P.   AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, A NORTH CAROLINA CORPORATION, FOR TRAFFIC MANGEMENT CENTER AND SIGNAL TIMING OPTIMIZATION, CITY PROJECT NO. 19-37
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Authorize a Purchase Order in the amount of $252,500 with the City's "on-call" traffic engineering firm, Kimley-Horn and Associates, pursuant to Agreement No. 8342, for traffic engineering services relative to the Traffic Management Center and Signal Timing Optimization, City Project No. 19-37.
  2. Approve an appropriation of $252,500 from the Measure J Fund for the Traffic Management Center and Signal Timing Optimization, City Project No. 19-37.
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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Q.   APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $532,674 FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 ANNUAL BUDGET AND ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Accept grant funding in the amount of $532,674 from the California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program.
  2. Allocate one additional full-time Police Officer position into the FY 2019-20, FY 2020-21, and FY 2021-22 budgets and adopt a Resolution entitled, ''A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2019-20 AND 2020-21, ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 24635.
  3. Appropriate the grant funding into the FY 2019-20, FY 2020-21, and FY 2021-22 budgets.
  4. Authorize the City Manager or a designated representative to execute the grant documents, Memorandum of Understanding, and to submit all documents, including, without limitation, contracts, amendments, extensions, and payment requests as appropriate to accept the funds under and comply with the conditions of the grant.
  5. Grant funds received hereafter shall not be used to supplant ongoing law enforcement expenditures.
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R.   CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LANGUAGE ACCESS POLICY
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LANGUAGE ACCESS POLICY." Click to View
 
S.   APPROVAL OF A POST-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ENGIE SERVICES U.S., INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, RELATED TO THE MUNICIPAL CO-GENERATION PLANT
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve a Post-Construction Services Agreement with ENGIE Services U.S., Inc., a Delaware corporation, for an initial term of 5 years, with two optional 5-year extensions.
  2. Cancel the Energy Savings Contract dated July 29, 2013, approved on June 19, 2013, with Chevron Energy Solutions Company, a Division of Chevron U.S.A., Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation, (A6375).
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documentation.
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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
 
2.   PUBLIC HEARINGS:
 
A.   AN APPLICATION BY CATHERINE BODZINER AND DUFF LINDE, OWNERS, FOR CLASS 1 HISTORIC RESOURCE DESIGNATION OF "THE SUNMOR MODEL HOME" LOCATED AT 2821 LIVMOR DRIVE, (APN #502-141-006), CASE HSPB #124
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
  2. Close the public hearing and adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING "THE SUNMOR MODEL HOME" LOCATED AT 2821 LIVMOR DRIVE AS CLASS 1 HISTORIC RESOURCE HSPB #124, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS. (APN 502-141-006)."
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B.   AN APPLICATION BY WILLIAM AND JENNIFER NELSON FAIN, OWNERS, FOR CLASS 1 HISTORIC RESOURCE DESIGNATION OF "THE J. CHENEY WELLS RESIDENCE" 1850 SMOKE TREE LANE, ROCK 12 (APN #510-192-003), CASE HSPB #125
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
  2. Close the public hearing and adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, COUNCIL DESIGNATING "THE J. CHENEY WELLS RESIDENCE" LOCATED AT 1850 SMOKE TREE LANE, ROCK 12, AS HISTORIC RESOURCE HSPB #125, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS. (APN 510-192-003)"
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C.   AN APPLICATION BY J.R. ROBERTS, OWNER, FOR CLASS 1 HISTORIC RESOURCE DESIGNATION OF "THE LAWRENCE WELK RESIDENCE" LOCATED AT 730 PASEO EL MIRADOR (APN #507-082- 020), CASE HSPB #126
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
  2. Close the public hearing and adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING "THE LAWRENCE WELK RESIDENCE" LOCATED AT 730 PASEO EL MIRADOR, AS HISTORIC RESOURCE HSPB #126, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (APN 507-082-020)."
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D.   CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL USES IN PROFESSIONAL ZONES WHERE SPECIFICALLY PERMITTED BY THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT (CASE 5.1467 ZTA)
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
  2. Waive reading of the full text and introduce on first reading by title only, an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 92.08.01 THROUGH 92.08.03 OF CHAPTER 92.08 OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE TO PERMIT CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL USES WITHIN THE PROFESSIONAL ("P") ZONES OF THE CITY."
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E.   CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE AT THREE LOCATIONS: (1) CITY-OWNED PROPERTY ZONED "CU" AT 190 WEST SUNNY DUNES ROAD, (2) CITY-OWNED PROPERTY ZONED "CU" LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND STEVENS ROAD, AND (3) PRIVATELY-OWNED PROPERTY ZONED "CU" AT 342 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 5.1467 CZ)
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
  2. Waive reading of the full text and introduce on first reading by title only, an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONING CHANGE OF THREE PARCELS WITHIN THE CITY FROM "CU" (CIVIC USE) TO COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL ZONING AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY'S ZONING MAP BE AMENDED ACCORDINGLY."
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3.   LEGISLATIVE: NONE
 
4.   UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
 
A.   REVIEW AND MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES & LIAISONS, REPRESENTATIVES TO PROJECTS & GROUPS, AND REPRESENTATIVES TO EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Review and make appointments to the City Council Subcommittees & Liaisons, Representatives to Projects & Groups, and Representatives to External Organizations.
  2. Adopt FPPC Form 806, authorize the City Clerk to prepare and execute FPPC Form 806 Public Official Appointments, and direct the City Clerk to post on the City's website as required.
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B.   REQUEST BY SELENE PALM SPRINGS, LLC, FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT GRANTING A 90 DAY EXTENSION TO THE BENCHMARK SCHEDULE FOR THE HOTEL PROJECT, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND AMADO ROAD, IN ORDER TO DEVELOP A REVISED MILESTONE SCHEDULE
RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 11 to the Purchase and Sale Agreement to extend the February 1, 2020 milestone by 90 days. During that time, the Developer is to propose to the City Council a new set of milestones, which are acceptable to the City Council. If a new set of milestones is not approved by the City Council at a publicly noticed meeting within this 90-day timeframe, the Developer would be in default of the PSA, without any further notice or cure period. Click to View
 
5.   NEW BUSINESS:
 
A.   AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO PAVEMENT COATINGS CO., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,830,871.24 FOR THE 2020 SLURRY SEAL, CITY PROJECT NO 19-02
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Award a construction contract to Pavement Coatings Co., a California corporation, in the amount of $1,830,871.24 for the 2020 Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project No. 19-02.
  2. Delegate authority to the City Manager to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to $180,000 with all change orders reported to the City Council.
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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B.   ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT FUNDS FOR THE DEMUTH DOG PARK PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT FUNDS FOR DEMUTH DOG PARK PROJECT."
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents.
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C.   UPDATE ON APRIL 2020 LAUNCH OF COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION IN PALM SPRINGS AND REQUEST FOR COUNCIL INPUT ON DESERT COMMUNITY ENERGY OPTIONS FOR LOW-INCOME CUSTOMERS
RECOMMENDATION:

Provide direction to the Palm Springs Representative to the Desert Community Energy Board. Click to View
 
D.   CONSIDERATION AND DIRECTION REGARDING PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATION PROCESSES, INCLUDING DECISION-MAKING BODIES, ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND NUMBER OF MEETINGS
RECOMMENDATION:

Consider and provide direction to City staff regarding the above-referenced proposals. Click to View
 
E.   GENERAL REVIEW AND UPDATE OF ORGANIZED NEIGHBORHOODS OF PALM SPRINGS (ONE-PS)
RECOMMENDATION:

Direct Staff as appropriate. Click to View
 
F.   GENERAL FUND ENDING FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 AND GENERAL FUND MID-YEAR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 BUDGET UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the General Fund Ending Fiscal Year 2018-2019 and General Fund Mid-Year Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget Update. Click to View
 
G.   REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE (CASE 5.1454 ZTA)
RECOMMENDATION:

Review the report and provide direction to staff. Click to View
 
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
 
 
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING

State of California               )
County of Riverside            )   ss.
City of Palm Springs           )
 
I, John Paul Maier, Chief Deputy 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 3:00 p.m., on January 27, 2020, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and procedures. 
 
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                                                                                                                                                John Paul Maier, MMC
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P U B L I C  N O T I C E S

 
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(760) 323-8204.
 
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