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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA

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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
3:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
5:30 PM REGULAR SESSION

Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, this meeting may be conducted by teleconference and there will be no in-person public access to the meeting location.
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           January 14, 2021          
 
           
3:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
5:30 PM REGULAR MEETING

Christy Gilbert Holstege, Mayor
Lisa Middleton, Mayor Pro Tem
Grace Elena Garner, Councilmember
Geoff Kors, 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
 
             
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3:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
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CALL TO ORDER:
 
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY: The City Council welcomes public input. 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: See Closed Session Agenda.
 
 
5:30 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.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2020, and December 10, 2020. Click to View
 
B.   TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2020
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file Treasurer's Investment Report as of November 30, 2020. Click to View
 
C.   APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE BIOSOLIDS HANDLING AREA UPGRADE PROJECT AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CITY PROJECT NO. 20-15
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the plans, specifications, and estimate; and authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Biosolids Handling Area Upgrade, City Project 20-15. Click to View
 
D.   APPROVAL TO EXTEND AGREEMENTS ON A MONTH-TO-MONTH BASIS FOR ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve a 6-month extension to Contract Services Agreement No. 6780 with Interactive Design Corporation. 
  2. Approve a 6-month extension to Contract Services Agreement No. 6783 with Urrutia Marks Architects.
  3. Approve a 6-month extension to Contract Services Agreement No. 6785 with David Evans and Associates, Inc.
  4. Approve a 6-month extension to Contract Services Agreement No. 6786 with David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc.
  5. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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E.   SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 2036 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE EXPANSION OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PD281) IN LIEU OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR THE 13.2-ACRE DESERT AIDS PROJECT CAMPUS AND ESTABLISHING SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE VISTA SUNRISE II APARTMENT BUILDING LOCATED AT 1695 NORTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONES P/R2, SECTION 11, (CASE NO 5.0934 POD 281 & (DA) DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT) AND; SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 2037 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 94.08.11 OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE, PROVIDING FOR A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION (CVHC) TO INCLUDE A DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SIXTY-ONE (61) UNIT SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING APARTMENT COMPLEX
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2036, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE EXPANSION OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PD-281) IN LIEU OF A CHANGE ZONE FOR THE 13.2-ACRE DESERT AIDS PROJECT CAMPUS INCLUDING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR A DECREASED BUILDING SETBACK AND INCREASE BUILDING HEIGHT LOCATED AT 1695 NORTH SUNRISE WAY."
  2. Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2037, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND THE COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF VISTA SUNRISE II SIXTY-ONE (61) UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING ALLOWING ENTITLEMENTS FOR FIVE (5) YEARS AND EXEMPTION OF FEES FOR THE PROJECT LOCATED AT 1695 NORTH SUNRISE WAY."
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F.   ACCEPT THE RESIGNATIONS FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD AND MEASURE J OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Accept with regret the resignation of Robert Findley from the Administrative Appeals Board.
  2. Accept with regret the resignation of Francis La Branche, Jr, DDS, from the Measure J Oversight Commission.
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G.   RECEIVE AND FILE THE ROSTER OF CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES, LIAISONS, AND REPRESENTATIVES TO EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Receive and file the roster of City Council subcommittees, liaisons, and representatives to external organizations.
  2. Authorize the City Clerk to prepare and execute FPPC Form 806, Public Official Appointments.
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H.   RATIFY THE NOMINATION OF THE CITIES OF CATHEDRAL CITY AND COACHELLA TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Appoint Jill Philbrook, representing Cathedral City, to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission effective immediately for a term ending June 30, 2021.
  2. Appoint Gabriel Martin, representing the City of Coachella, to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission effective immediately for a term ending June 30, 2022.
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I.   APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH DESERT WATER AGENCY FOR THE EXTENSION OF WATER SERVICE AND CONNECTIONS AS A PART OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE INDIAN CANYON DRIVE WIDENING & BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, CITY PROJECT NO. 01-11
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve an Agreement with Desert Water Agency related to the Indian Canyon Drive Widening and Bridge Replacement, City Project No. 01-11, Federal Aid Project NO. BRLO 5282 (017).
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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J.   APPROVAL OF TEN-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL ONE PUBLIC FUNDING FOR ACQUISITION OF TWO NEW WILDLAND UNITS (FIRE ATTACK ENGINES)
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN EQUIPMENT LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT, ESCROW AGREEMENT, AND CERTAIN RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH RESPECT TO LEASING CERTAIN EQUIPMENT." Click to View
 
K.   SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ADD CHAPTER 8.105 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AN EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AND AMEND SECTION 93.06.00 OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SPACES AND STATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:

Waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 2038 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 8.105 "ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS," TO TITLE 8 "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION," OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AN EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AND AMENDING SECTION 93.06.00 OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SPACES AND STATIONS." Click to View
 
L.   RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 74 - KEEP CALIFORNIA WORKING ACT
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 74 — KEEP CALIFORNIA WORKING ACT." Click to View
 
M.   PURCHASE TWO X-SERIES® ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS) MONITOR/DEFIBRILLATORS WITH WARRANTY AND RELATED SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AND TWO AUTOPULSE® SYSTEM AND ACCESSORIES FROM ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Purchase two ZOLL X-Series® Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Monitor/Defibrillator, related support equipment, and one-year warranty utilizing Riverside County contract discounted pricing in the amount of $44,256.43 from ZOLL Medical Corporation.
  2. Purchase two AutoPulse® Systems with Pass-Thru utilizing Riverside County contract discounted pricing in the amount of $22,477.30 from ZOLL Medical Corporation.
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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N.   APPROVAL OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION OF PALM SPRINGS MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN LINE 41, STAGE 3 AND ASSOCIATED IMPROVEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve a Cooperative Agreement between the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the City of Palm Springs associated with the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Master Drainage Plan Line 41, Stage 3, and associated improvements.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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O.   APPROPRIATION OF QUIMBY ACT PARK FEES AS THE CITY'S LOCAL MATCH FOR THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT FOR THE DEMUTH DOG PARK PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Confirm the City's availability of funds for its 50% local match to the LWCF grant for the Demuth Dog Park Project in the amount of $1,650,235.
  2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Budget to appropriate an additional $409,250 from Fund Balance in the Quimby Act Fee Fund (Fund 152).
  3. Amend the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Budget to appropriate $798,270 of Quimby Act Funds for the Demuth Dog Park Project.
  4. Include an appropriation of $650,000 of Quimby Act Funds and $202,000 in Measure J Capital Funds in the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget for the Demuth Dog Park Project.
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P.   APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SUPERCHARGER AGREEMENT WITH TESLA, INC., FOR TESLA SUPERCHARGER STATIONS LOCATED WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS PARKING GARAGE
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Supercharger Agreement (Agreement No. 7213) with Tesla, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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Q.   REQUEST BY NICHOLAS PEPPER, OWNER, FOR APPROVAL OF MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR THE FRANZ ALEXANDER RESIDENCE, A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE LOCATED AT 1011 WEST CIELO ROAD (APN #504-201-024), (HSPB #132)
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City of Palm Springs and Nicholas Pepper.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
  3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement with the County of Riverside.
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R.   REQUEST BY JOHN FUDYMA AND SARAH FALLON, OWNERS, FOR APPROVAL OF A MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR 2244 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY UNIT #5 (APN 502-085-005), A CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE IN THE DESERT HOLLY HISTORIC DISTRICT (HSPB 117 / HD-7)
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City of Palm Springs, John Fudyma and Sarah Fallon, and the Desert Holly Homeowners Association, for 2244 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Unit #5.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
  3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement.
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S.   REQUEST BY CHRISTOPHER PANIZZON, OWNER, FOR APPROVAL OF MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR 191 WEST MERITO PLACE, A CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE IN THE MERITO MANOR HISTORIC DISTRICT (APN #505-302-013), (HSPB #121 / HD-8)
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City of Palm Springs and Christopher Panizzon and the Merito Manor Homeowners Association.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
  3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement with the County of Riverside.
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T.   REQUEST BY ANDRE ATOIAN, OWNER, FOR APPROVAL OF MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR 187 WEST MERITO PLACE, A CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE IN THE MERITO MANOR HISTORIC DISTRICT (APN #505-302-020), (HSPB #121 / HD-8)
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City of Palm Springs and Andre Atoian and the Merito Manor Homeowners Association.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
  3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement with the County of Riverside.
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U.   REQUEST BY CHRISTOPHER CAPALBO, OWNER, FOR APPROVAL OF A MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR 207 EAST TWIN PALMS DRIVE (APN 511-070-012), A CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE IN THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN ESTATES HISTORIC DISTRICT (HSPB 73 / HD-2)
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City of Palm Springs, Christopher Capalbo, and the Royal Hawaiian Estates Homeowners Association, for 207 East Twin Palms Drive.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
  3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement.
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V.   REQUEST BY ALYSSA AND JESSE SINGER, OWNERS, FOR APPROVAL OF A MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR 271 EAST TWIN PALMS DRIVE (APN 511-070-019), A CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE IN THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN ESTATES HISTORIC DISTRICT (HSPB 73 / HD-2)
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City of Palm Springs, Alyssa and Jesse Singer, and the Royal Hawaiian Estates Homeowners Association, for 271 East Twin Palms Drive.
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
  3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement.
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W.   REQUEST BY BOOZEHOUNDS, LLC FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY (PCN) FOR A TYPE 48 - ON-SALE GENERAL - PUBLIC PREMISE (BAR, NIGHTCLUB) IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE OPERATION OF A FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANT AT 2080 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1 (CASE 5.1166 PCN)
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY WOULD BE SERVED BY THE ISSUANCE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE TYPE 48 FOR BOOZEHOUNDS LOCATED AT 2080 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE WITHIN CENSUS TRACT NUMBER 446.06." Click to View
 
X.   APPROVE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH SCENE CREATIVE FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 8572 with Scene Creative in an amount not to exceed $25,000, for a total contract amount of $45,000 for project management and consulting services. Click to View
 
Y.   CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FEE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the City's Development Project Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2019-20. Click to View
 
Z.   ANNUAL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2007-1 (TRIBAL LANDS)
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file the Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Public Safety Services) and Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Tribal Land) Special Tax and Bond Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2019-20. Click to View
 
AA.   CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO DESTINATION PALM SPRINGS AGREEMENT-PS RESORTS
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Destination Palm Springs Agreement with PS Resorts (A6187).
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
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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.   WEST HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION (WHCHC) FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A 71-UNIT MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON A 1.76-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WEST STEVENS ROAD AND NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1 AND R-2 (CASE NO. 5.1520 PD-390)
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
  2. Approve the originally proposed site plan with a restriction imposed on the Camino Norte entrance to restrict it for emergency access only, subject to future evaluation by the City Engineer if warranted.
  3. Consider requiring the addition of a small commercial/retail component to the project near the street corner.
  4. Adopt a resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, CASE NO. 5.1520 PD-390, TO CONSTRUCT A 71-UNIT MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON A 1.76- ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WEST STEVENS ROAD AND NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE."
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B.   DTPS 8-3, LLC FOR A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A SIX STORY, 73,300-SQUARE FOOT MIXED USE BUILDING (MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS AND COMMERCIAL) WITH 45 FOR SALE RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL LOCATED ON BLOCK "B-1" OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BELARDO ROAD AND MUSEUM WAY; 200 NORTH BELARDO ROAD, ZONE CBD (CASE NOS. 3.3908 MAJ AND TTM 37935)
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
  2. Adopt resolutions approving the project applications:
    a. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION, CASE NO. 3.3908 MAJ, TO CONSTRUCT A SIX-STORY MIXED-USE BUILDING WITH 45 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL LOCATED ON BLOCK B-1 OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BELARDO ROAD AND MUSEUM WAY, ZONE CBD."
    b. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, CASE NO. TTM 37935, TO CREATE A ONE LOT CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR THE 0.84-ACRE PARCEL TO ALLOW 45 FOR-SALE RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON BLOCK B-1 OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BELARDO ROAD AND MUSEUM WAY, ZONE CBD."
  3. Or alternatively, adopt resolutions denying the project applications:
    a. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION, CASE NO. 3.3908 MAJ, TO CONSTRUCT A SIX-STORY MIXED-USE BUILDING WITH 45 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL LOCATED ON BLOCK B-1 OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BELARDO ROAD AND MUSEUM WAY, ZONE CBD."
    b. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, CASE NO. TTM 37935, TO CREATE A ONE LOT CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR THE 0.84-ACRE PARCEL TO ALLOW 45 FOR-SALE RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON BLOCK B-1 OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BELARDO ROAD AND MUSEUM WAY, ZONE CBD."
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3.   LEGISLATIVE: NONE.
 
4.   UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
 
5.   NEW BUSINESS:
 
A.   REQUESTS AND ALLOCATION OF HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Review and consider the funding requests, and provide direction to staff as appropriate.
  2. Approve a Funding Commitment in the amount of $3,600,000 for the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition for the Vista Sunrise II Project from the City's Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program Grant.
  3. Approve a Funding Commitment in the amount of $2,400,000 for the West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation for the Agave at Palm Canyon Project, including a Commitment of City-owned real property located at the southwest corner of West Stevens Road and North Palm Canyon Drive, subject to terms and conditions of a future Disposition and Development Agreement.
  4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Funding Commitment Letters for the Vista Sunrise II Project and Agave at Palm Canyon Project, including making minor, non-substantive changes, and to sign all documents necessary.
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B.   PALM SPRINGS COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Discuss alternative strategies to assist the City's local businesses, including current Federal and state programs, and a local assistance program
  2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Budget to appropriate $1,000,000 from unrestricted General Fund balance for the Palm Springs COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program.
  3. Direct staff as appropriate.
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C.   PROPOSED ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, SERVING AS LEAD PUBLIC AGENCY, WITH THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF PALM SPRINGS TO APPLY FOR PROPOSITION 64 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY GRANT FUNDING
RECOMMENDATION:
  1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, SERVING AS LEAD PUBLIC AGENCY, WITH THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF PALM SPRINGS TO APPLY FOR PROPOSITION 64 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY GRANT FUNDING."
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents consistent with this Resolution.
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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. Public Comment for non-agenda items will occur before or at 9:00 p.m. or soon thereafter.
 
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 5:00 p.m., on January 8, 2021, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and procedures. 
 
                                                                                                      ____________________________
                                                                                                       John Paul Maier, MMC
                                                                                                       Chief Deputy City Clerk

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