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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Roll Call: 5 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Motion to Accept the Agenda as presented. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to Accept the Agenda as presented. (Approved)
PRESENTATIONS:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
ROBERT RICCIARDI, Palm Desert, spoke against the Coachella Valley Multi-Species Habitat Plan and requested the City Council not approve the Plan.
DUANE ROHRBAUGH, spoke in support of locating the College of the Desert in Palm Springs, provided statistics regarding the Miss. Teen event.
JON CAFFERY, spoke in support of College of Desert locating the West Valley Education Center in the City of Palm Springs.
DANIA DUKE, Palm Springs, stated her support for the proposal to locate the College of the Desert Education Center in the City of Palm Springs, and stated the Hyatt would be open to partner with the Center to develop Intern and other programs.
STEVE NICHOLS, Palm Springs, spoke in support to the West Valley Campus of College of the Desert in the City of Palm Springs.
IRENE WATSON, Palm Springs, spoke in support of the College of the Desert West Valley Campus in the City of Palm Springs.
MARVIN AZZOPARDI, spoke in support of the College of the Desert locating a West Valley Campus in the City of Palm Springs.
WESLEY COLE, spoke in support of the College of the Desert locating a West Valley Camput in the City of Palm Springs.
SHEILA COBRIN, read a letter from Ed Torres, in support of the College of the Desert locating a West Valley Campus in the City of Palm Springs.
JOY MEREDITH, spoke in support of the College of the Desert locating in the City of Palm Springs, spoke in support to Item 5.B. sponsorship of the Miss. Teen Pageant.
JEAN HILL, Palm Springs, spoke in support of the College of the Desert locating a West Valley Campus in the City of Palm Springs.
JOHN WILLIAMS, Palm Springs, spoke in support of the College of the Desert locating a West Valley Education Center in the City of Palm Springs.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
3. LEGISLATIVE:
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT FOR THE DESERT COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TO LOCATE A CAMPUS FOR THE WEST VALLEY EDUCATION CENTER WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS:
Staff Report Item 5.A.
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 22, 2006 and presented a promotional DVD.
Mayor Oden stated many letters of support have been received and noted relevant comments.
Councilmember Pougnet thanked the community for their support and letters; stated his support for the College of the Desert locating a West Valley Campus in the City of Palm Springs.
Councilmember McCulloch stated his support and commented on the needs of the community.
Councilmember Mills thanked the community for their letters of support and commented on the opportunity to the Community and the aggressive program outlined by the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat stated this is a win-win project for the College and the City and commented on the amenities the City can offer the campus and students.
Mayor Oden commented on the process with the College of the Desert and thanked staff for their efforts with the proposal.
Councilmember Mills requested the proposed Resolution be amended to include other uses or facilities that can be used with Quimby Fees.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 21518, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT TO A PROPOSED CAMPUS SITE OF THE WEST VALLEY EDUCATION CENTER WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, AT A 115 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRAMVIEW ROAD AND NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE"
amending the recitals to include other potential uses of Quimby park fees.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 21518, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT TO A PROPOSED CAMPUS SITE OF THE WEST VALLEY EDUCATION CENTER WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, AT A 115 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRAMVIEW ROAD AND NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE." (Approved)
5.B. SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2006 MISS TEEN USA PAGEANT:
Staff Report Item 5.B
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 22, 2006.
Councilmember McCulloch requested clarification on the estimated out-of-pocket costs for providing the Convention Center at no charge, estimated sales tax and other revenue generated to the City; stated his support for providing some level of additional funding.
Councilmember Pougnet requested the reasons why the Miss. Teen Pageant was not in Palm Springs in 2005, the ramifications if additional assistance was not provided, and the possibility of not having another event or use of the Convention Center during the Miss. Teen event.
Councilmember Mills commented on hotels that may be down during the pageant and the importance of generating business during the off-season, requested clarification on a longer term agreement and the marketing budget for the Convention Center.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the marketing of the new Convention Center and the funds available to market the Convention Center and fund this subsidy.
Mayor Oden commented on funds available for Convention Center marketing, timing of this event off-season, media impressions and outreach.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the amount of the funding request, requested clarification with respect to the time-frame and the amount of time requested to use the Convention Center.
Councilmember Mills requested clarification with respect to the Bureau of Tourism review of the request and commented on the funds appropriated to market the Convention Center.
Motion to 1) Approve Minute Order No. 7820, Authorizing the City Manager to prepare and send a letter to the Miss Universe Organization offering full use of the Palm Springs Convention Center in lieu of financial support of the 2006 Miss Teen USA Pageant; 2) Approve Minute Order No. 7821 authorizing the City Attorney to prepare an Event Sponsorship Agreement with the Miss Universe Organization in the amount of $75,000 but authorize the City Manager to negotiate in an amount up-to $100,000 to be the host city of the 2006 Miss Teen USA Pageant at the Palm Springs Convention Center; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 21519 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE 2005-06 FISCAL YEAR"
amending Section 1 ADDITIONS to read up-to $100,000 and Section 2 SOURCE OF FUNDS up-to $100,000 and the Source of Funds as a combination of Fund Balance and Convention Center Marketing Funds at the discretion of the City Manager
; 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectuate this action. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet.
Vote to 1) Approve Minute Order No. 7820, Authorizing the City Manager to prepare and send a letter to the Miss Universe Organization offering full use of the Palm Springs Convention Center in lieu of financial support of the 2006 Miss Teen USA Pageant; 2) Approve Minute Order No. 7820 authorizing the City Attorney to prepare an Event Sponsorship Agreement with the Miss Universe Organization in an amount not-to-exceed $75,000 to be the host city of the 2006 Miss Teen USA Pageant at the Palm Springs Convention Center; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 21519 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE 2005-06 FISCAL YEAR;" 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectuate this action. (Approved)
The City Council recessed at 7:31 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 7:44 P.M.
STUDY SESSION:
A. GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, Wendy Grand and Dick Ramella from The Planning Center provided background information and presented a Power Point presentation of the proposed Land Use Plan.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat stated her concerns about the timing of the documents, requested clarification on the source of the draft recommendations, the impacts of the Multi-Species Habitat Plan, the concept of preferred use, more flexibility on mixed use areas and in-fill projects, and the proposed wind energy overlay area.
Councilmember Pougnet commented on the prior work on the Downtown Urban Design Guidelines, mixed use areas in the Downtown and proposed Community Design and community overlay zones.
Councilmember Mills requested clarification on the proposed Desert Conservation Designation, the classification of a small hotel, commented on the boundaries of Downtown/Uptown, Task Force Recommendation and density modifications for Planning Area 9 in the Snow Creek area, requested clarification with respect to current population calculations, interfacing with the Tribe, industrial uses with respect to traffic studies, and the conservation area near the proposed College of the Desert campus.
Councilmember McCulloch commented on and requested clarification with respect the conservation area in the I-10 corridor; stated his support for allowing development in the I-10 corridor and North of I-10.
Mayor Oden commented on the development growth and planning for the future, and the involvement of the community in the process
Councilmember Mills commented on the overlay for the Multi Species Habitat Plan and input from the Tribe and the area between the railroad tracks and I-10.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested a legend to work with the booklet presented tonight.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Pougnet thanked staff for the timely report on the Sweetwater Saloon.
Councilmember Mills requested an update with respect to the construction at Indian Manor and a report on the status of the ATM at Washington Mutual.
Councilmember McCulloch commented on the fiscal aspects of the Desert Art Museum.
Mayor Oden outlined the activities and events attended by the Mayor's Office, announced the Black History Month event on February 25, 2006.
ADJOURNMENT:
Feb 22, 2006 City Council Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Roll Call: 5 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Motion to Accept the Agenda as presented. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to Accept the Agenda as presented. (Approved)
PRESENTATIONS:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
ROBERT RICCIARDI, Palm Desert, spoke against the Coachella Valley Multi-Species Habitat Plan and requested the City Council not approve the Plan.
DUANE ROHRBAUGH, spoke in support of locating the College of the Desert in Palm Springs, provided statistics regarding the Miss. Teen event.
JON CAFFERY, spoke in support of College of Desert locating the West Valley Education Center in the City of Palm Springs.
DANIA DUKE, Palm Springs, stated her support for the proposal to locate the College of the Desert Education Center in the City of Palm Springs, and stated the Hyatt would be open to partner with the Center to develop Intern and other programs.
STEVE NICHOLS, Palm Springs, spoke in support to the West Valley Campus of College of the Desert in the City of Palm Springs.
IRENE WATSON, Palm Springs, spoke in support of the College of the Desert West Valley Campus in the City of Palm Springs.
MARVIN AZZOPARDI, spoke in support of the College of the Desert locating a West Valley Campus in the City of Palm Springs.
WESLEY COLE, spoke in support of the College of the Desert locating a West Valley Camput in the City of Palm Springs.
SHEILA COBRIN, read a letter from Ed Torres, in support of the College of the Desert locating a West Valley Campus in the City of Palm Springs.
JOY MEREDITH, spoke in support of the College of the Desert locating in the City of Palm Springs, spoke in support to Item 5.B. sponsorship of the Miss. Teen Pageant.
JEAN HILL, Palm Springs, spoke in support of the College of the Desert locating a West Valley Campus in the City of Palm Springs.
JOHN WILLIAMS, Palm Springs, spoke in support of the College of the Desert locating a West Valley Education Center in the City of Palm Springs.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
3. LEGISLATIVE:
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT FOR THE DESERT COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TO LOCATE A CAMPUS FOR THE WEST VALLEY EDUCATION CENTER WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS:
Staff Report Item 5.A.
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 22, 2006 and presented a promotional DVD.
Mayor Oden stated many letters of support have been received and noted relevant comments.
Councilmember Pougnet thanked the community for their support and letters; stated his support for the College of the Desert locating a West Valley Campus in the City of Palm Springs.
Councilmember McCulloch stated his support and commented on the needs of the community.
Councilmember Mills thanked the community for their letters of support and commented on the opportunity to the Community and the aggressive program outlined by the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat stated this is a win-win project for the College and the City and commented on the amenities the City can offer the campus and students.
Mayor Oden commented on the process with the College of the Desert and thanked staff for their efforts with the proposal.
Councilmember Mills requested the proposed Resolution be amended to include other uses or facilities that can be used with Quimby Fees.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 21518, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT TO A PROPOSED CAMPUS SITE OF THE WEST VALLEY EDUCATION CENTER WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, AT A 115 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRAMVIEW ROAD AND NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE"
amending the recitals to include other potential uses of Quimby park fees.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 21518, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT TO A PROPOSED CAMPUS SITE OF THE WEST VALLEY EDUCATION CENTER WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, AT A 115 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRAMVIEW ROAD AND NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE." (Approved)
5.B. SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2006 MISS TEEN USA PAGEANT:
Staff Report Item 5.B
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 22, 2006.
Councilmember McCulloch requested clarification on the estimated out-of-pocket costs for providing the Convention Center at no charge, estimated sales tax and other revenue generated to the City; stated his support for providing some level of additional funding.
Councilmember Pougnet requested the reasons why the Miss. Teen Pageant was not in Palm Springs in 2005, the ramifications if additional assistance was not provided, and the possibility of not having another event or use of the Convention Center during the Miss. Teen event.
Councilmember Mills commented on hotels that may be down during the pageant and the importance of generating business during the off-season, requested clarification on a longer term agreement and the marketing budget for the Convention Center.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the marketing of the new Convention Center and the funds available to market the Convention Center and fund this subsidy.
Mayor Oden commented on funds available for Convention Center marketing, timing of this event off-season, media impressions and outreach.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the amount of the funding request, requested clarification with respect to the time-frame and the amount of time requested to use the Convention Center.
Councilmember Mills requested clarification with respect to the Bureau of Tourism review of the request and commented on the funds appropriated to market the Convention Center.
Motion to 1) Approve Minute Order No. 7820, Authorizing the City Manager to prepare and send a letter to the Miss Universe Organization offering full use of the Palm Springs Convention Center in lieu of financial support of the 2006 Miss Teen USA Pageant; 2) Approve Minute Order No. 7821 authorizing the City Attorney to prepare an Event Sponsorship Agreement with the Miss Universe Organization in the amount of $75,000 but authorize the City Manager to negotiate in an amount up-to $100,000 to be the host city of the 2006 Miss Teen USA Pageant at the Palm Springs Convention Center; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 21519 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE 2005-06 FISCAL YEAR"
amending Section 1 ADDITIONS to read up-to $100,000 and Section 2 SOURCE OF FUNDS up-to $100,000 and the Source of Funds as a combination of Fund Balance and Convention Center Marketing Funds at the discretion of the City Manager
; 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectuate this action. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet.
Vote to 1) Approve Minute Order No. 7820, Authorizing the City Manager to prepare and send a letter to the Miss Universe Organization offering full use of the Palm Springs Convention Center in lieu of financial support of the 2006 Miss Teen USA Pageant; 2) Approve Minute Order No. 7820 authorizing the City Attorney to prepare an Event Sponsorship Agreement with the Miss Universe Organization in an amount not-to-exceed $75,000 to be the host city of the 2006 Miss Teen USA Pageant at the Palm Springs Convention Center; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 21519 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE 2005-06 FISCAL YEAR;" 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectuate this action. (Approved)
The City Council recessed at 7:31 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 7:44 P.M.
STUDY SESSION:
A. GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, Wendy Grand and Dick Ramella from The Planning Center provided background information and presented a Power Point presentation of the proposed Land Use Plan.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat stated her concerns about the timing of the documents, requested clarification on the source of the draft recommendations, the impacts of the Multi-Species Habitat Plan, the concept of preferred use, more flexibility on mixed use areas and in-fill projects, and the proposed wind energy overlay area.
Councilmember Pougnet commented on the prior work on the Downtown Urban Design Guidelines, mixed use areas in the Downtown and proposed Community Design and community overlay zones.
Councilmember Mills requested clarification on the proposed Desert Conservation Designation, the classification of a small hotel, commented on the boundaries of Downtown/Uptown, Task Force Recommendation and density modifications for Planning Area 9 in the Snow Creek area, requested clarification with respect to current population calculations, interfacing with the Tribe, industrial uses with respect to traffic studies, and the conservation area near the proposed College of the Desert campus.
Councilmember McCulloch commented on and requested clarification with respect the conservation area in the I-10 corridor; stated his support for allowing development in the I-10 corridor and North of I-10.
Mayor Oden commented on the development growth and planning for the future, and the involvement of the community in the process
Councilmember Mills commented on the overlay for the Multi Species Habitat Plan and input from the Tribe and the area between the railroad tracks and I-10.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested a legend to work with the booklet presented tonight.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Pougnet thanked staff for the timely report on the Sweetwater Saloon.
Councilmember Mills requested an update with respect to the construction at Indian Manor and a report on the status of the ATM at Washington Mutual.
Councilmember McCulloch commented on the fiscal aspects of the Desert Art Museum.
Mayor Oden outlined the activities and events attended by the Mayor's Office, announced the Black History Month event on February 25, 2006.
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