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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
Roll Call: 4 members present, 2 members absent, 0 members excused.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson stated that staff recommends that Public Hearing Items 1.C. and 1.D. be heard concurrently as one public hearing.
Councilmember McCulloch requested Item 2.H. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion; noted his abstention on Items 2.B. and RA1.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested Items 2.H., 2.J., and 2.K. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Mayor Oden requested Items 2.H., 2.L., 2.M. and 2.O. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Motion to Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Oden.
Vote to Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Oden and the City Council proclaimed April, 2006 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Palm Springs; and Debbie Anderson of the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office accepted the Proclamation.
Mayor Oden and the City Council proclaimed April, 2006 as 75th Anniversary of the Palm Springs Fire District month in the City of Palm Springs and presented a proclamation to the Palm Springs Fire Department.
Mayor Oden and the City Council recognized Michele Cirone-Collier, Special Events Coordinator for the City of Palm Springs, for her accomplishments resulting in her receiving the Commander's Award for Public Service, issued by the Department of the Army.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. FOUR SEASONS TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31525, APPLICATION BY K. HOVNANIAN COMPANIES, SUBDIVIDING AN APPROXIMATE 23.9 ACRE PARCEL INTO 70 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND TWO WATER QUALITY LOTS AND DEDICATED PARKLAND:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Motion to 1) Continue the Public Hearing to April 19, 2006, without public testimony at the request of the applicant; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to 1) Continue the Public Hearing to April 19, 2006, without public testimony at the request of the applicant; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. (Approved)
The City Council heard Public Hearing Items 1.B.1, 1.B.2, and 1.B.3 concurrently as one public hearing.
1.B. VARIOUS STREET VACATIONS:
(One public hearing may be conducted pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 8316.)
1. RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION OF A PORTION OF VIA MIRALESTE ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 550 E. MIRALESTE COURT, IN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-05-36:
2. RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION OF A PORTION OF LUGO ROAD ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 375 W. ARENAS ROAD, IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-05-053:
3. RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION OF A PORTION OF MESQUITE AVENUE ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 842 E. MESQUITE AVENUE, IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-06-002:
Staff Report Item 1.B.
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 5, 2006.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21541 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATED FOR VIA MIRALESTE ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 550 E. MIRALESTE COURT, IN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-05-036;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21542 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATED FOR LUGO ROAD ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 375 W. ARENAS ROAD, IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-05-053;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 21543 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATED FOR MESQUITE AVENUE ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 842 E. MESQUITE AVENUE, IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-06-002;" and 4) Authorize the City Clerk to execute and file for recording all necessary documents. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch.
Vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21541 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATED FOR VIA MIRALESTE ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 550 E. MIRALESTE COURT, IN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-05-036;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21542 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATED FOR LUGO ROAD ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 375 W. ARENAS ROAD, IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-05-053;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 21543 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATED FOR MESQUITE AVENUE ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 842 E. MESQUITE AVENUE, IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-06-002;" and 4) Authorize the City Clerk to execute and file for recording all necessary documents. (Approved)
The City Council heard Public Hearing Items 1.C. and 1.D. concurrently as one public hearing.
1.C. CONTEMPO HOMES - ALEXANDER VILLAGE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33623, SUBDIVIDING AN APPROXIMATE 3.42-ACRE PARCEL INTO TEN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS, LOCATED NORTH OF VIA ESCUELA AND WEST OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL:
Staff Report Item 1.C.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 5, 2006.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested clarification on the naming of the development and architectural review.
Councilmember McCulloch requested clarification on the process of this item coming to the City Council.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 21544, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33623, FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF APPROXIMATELY 3.42-ACRE PARCEL INTO TEN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF VIA ESCUELA AND WEST OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL, ZONED R-1-D, SECTION 6." Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 21544, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33623, FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF APPROXIMATELY 3.42-ACRE PARCEL INTO TEN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF VIA ESCUELA AND WEST OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL, ZONED R-1-D, SECTION 6." (Approved)
1.D. CONTEMPO HOMES, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30350, SUBDIVIDING AN APPROXIMATE 11.42-ACRE PARCEL INTO 39 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF VERONA ROAD AND EAST OF WHITEWATER CLUB DRIVE:
Staff Report Item 1.D.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 21545, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30350, FOR APPROXIMATELY 39 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS ON AN APPROXIMATE 11.42-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF VERONA ROAD AND EAST OF WHITEWATER CLUB DRIVE, ZONE R-1-D, SECTION 6." Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 21545, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30350, FOR APPROXIMATELY 39 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS ON AN APPROXIMATE 11.42-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF VERONA ROAD AND EAST OF WHITEWATER CLUB DRIVE, ZONE R-1-D, SECTION 6." (Approved)
1.E. SMOKE TREE, INC. CASE 5.1090 - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 323 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33878, SUBDIVIDING APPROXIMATELY 21.05 ACRES WITHIN A 41.22-ACRE PARCEL INTO 49 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS WITH 31 EXISTING RESIDENCES AND 21 FUTURE RESIDENCES:
Staff Report Item 1.E.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 5, 2006.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
MARVIN ROOS, Representing Applicant, stated the Applicant is in accord with the Planning Commission recommendation; provided background information on the project, and requested the City Council approve the project.
TRACY CONRAD, Palm Springs, thanked City staff, provided background information on the Smoke Tree project, and requested City Council support.
No further speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested clarification as to why the developer is not in support of the CFD District.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested clarification on Condition No. 14 and commented on the habitat in the Smoke Tree area.
Councilmember McCulloch requested clarification on including the CFD as part of a motion, commented on the CFD and stated his original and continued opposition to the CFD.
Motion to Free Form Adopt Resolution No. 21546, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE. 5.1090, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 323 AND PHASED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33878, FOR THE COTTAGES AT SMOKE TREE RANCH, A GATED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH 31 EXISTING COTTAGE RESIDENCES AND 21 FUTURE RESIDENCES ON 49 LOTS, ON A 21.05-ACRE PORTION OF A 41.22-ACRE PROPERTY, WITH A 20-ACRE OMITTED NOT-A-PART REMAINDER LOCATED ADJACENT TO 1850 SMOKE TREE LANE, SECTION 25, T4S, R4E, SBBM."
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 21546, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE. 5.1090, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 323 AND PHASED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33878, FOR THE COTTAGES AT SMOKE TREE RANCH, A GATED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH 31 EXISTING COTTAGE RESIDENCES AND 21 FUTURE RESIDENCES ON 49 LOTS, ON A 21.05-ACRE PORTION OF A 41.22-ACRE PROPERTY, WITH A 20-ACRE OMITTED NOT-A-PART REMAINDER LOCATED ADJACENT TO 1850 SMOKE TREE LANE, SECTION 25, T4S, R4E, SBBM." (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
ROB BALLEW, Palm Desert, YMCA of the Desert, requested support of the future regional YMCA in Rancho Mirage.
VIC GAINER, Palm Springs, commented on the progress of the Chino Cone ordinances and further conditions recommended by the Palm Springs Chino Canyon Coalition.
NANCY STUART, Palm Springs, provided a progress report on the Palm Springs Tramway Board.
DANA STEWART, Palm Springs, commented on the construction on Racquet Club Road and Milo Drive.
MICHAEL STERN, Palm Springs, Vice-Chair Public Arts Commission, requested the City Council approve Consent Calendar Item 2.N.
SANDY ADAMS, Palm Springs, requested assistance with a neighbor who is harboring numerous feral cats and dogs.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, commented on Item 2.N. stated MainStreet had concerns with the location; stated her opposition on Item 2.H. as a commercial venture.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
The City Council recessed at 7:14 P.M. as the City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to Approve Items RA1. and RA2. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Oden.
Vote to Approve Items RA1. and RA2. (Approved)
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Staff Report Item RA1.
RA2. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE WIDENING, MURRAY CANYON DRIVE TO BOGERT TRAIL, CITY PROJECT 05-03:
Staff Report Item RA2.
The City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:15 P.M. and the City Council reconvened.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.I., 2.N., 2.P., and 2.Q. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.I., 2.N., 2.P., and 2.Q. (Approved)
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
Staff Report Item 2.A.
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Staff Report Item 2.B.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
Staff Report Item 2.C.
2.D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1686, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONTRACTUAL PROCESS FOR THE PROVISION OF POLICE TOW SERVICES:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.E. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF NOISE ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 11.74.00), NOISE NUISANCE (CHAPTER 11.08.040), DANCES (CHAPTER 5.12), AND SIGN ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 93.20.00) AND APPROVING A CARNIVAL ON APRIL 14, 15, AND 16, 2006, TO FACILITATE THE PLANNED EVENTS FOR THE "WHITE PARTY:"
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.F. SUMMARY VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR STORM DRAINAGE PURPOSES WITHIN TRACT MAP 32028-1 "MOUNTAIN GATE 2", IN SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-05-041:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.G. SUMMARY VACATION OF EASEMENTS FOR STORM DRAINAGE PURPOSES WITHIN TRACT MAP 30963-2 "MOUNTAIN GATE", IN SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-06-012:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
2.I. CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH SPEER CIVIL, PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING STAFF SERVICES TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING WITH DEVELOPMENT AND CAPITAL PROJECT WORKLOADS THROUGH THE END OF FISCAL YEAR 2005-06:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
2.N. CONFORMITY REPORT ON SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT OF 68 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES ON LEASED TRIBAL TRUST LAND, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33443, ON 21.02 ACRES ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF VIA ESCUELA APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET EAST OF WHITEWATER CLUB DRIVE, ZONE R-1-D, SECTION 6, AND WAIVER OF JOINT MEETING:
Staff Report Item 2.N.
2.P. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5167 WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SOILS & TESTING, INC. TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTING FOR THE EXPAND TERMINAL/SECURITY CHECKPOINT, CITY PROJECT NO. CP2005-01 AND NEW REGIONAL TERMINAL HOLDROOM CITY PROJECT NO. 2005-10, AIP 3-06-0181-37 AND 3-06-0181-38:
Staff Report Item 2.P.
2.Q. AWARD CONTRACT TO HARBOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC. FOR THE EXPAND TERMINAL/HOLDROOM, CITY PROJECT NO. 2005-10, AIP 3-06-0181-38:
Staff Report Item 2.Q.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.H. WAIVER OF CERTAIN VILLAGEFEST RULES AND REGULATIONS:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
Scott Mikesell, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 5, 2006.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested clarification regarding the status and finances of the proposed participant.
Councilmember McCulloch requested clarification of the vote of the VillageFest Board.
Mayor Oden requested additional information regarding the organization requesting to participate in VillageFest and the particulars of the program.
Motion to Deny the request to waive Rules II. A. 1 and 2 to allow Out of Africa Experience, Inc. to sell commercially-available wire woven items and not require it to have the artisans present at Villagefest. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to Deny the request to waive Rules II. A. 1 and 2 to allow Out of Africa Experience, Inc. to sell commercially-available wire woven items and not require it to have the artisans present at Villagefest. (Approved)
2.J. RESIGNATION OF JANICE LYLE FROM THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES:
Staff Report Item 2.J.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat thanked Janice Lyle for her service to the Board of Library Trustees.
Motion to Free Form 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Janice Lyle from the Board of Library Trustees; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy and advertise the vacancy on PSCTV.
Vote to 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Janice Lyle from the Board of Library Trustees; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy and advertise the vacancy on PSCTV. (Approved)
2.K. CONVENTION CENTER KITCHEN BUILD-OUT, AWARD CONTRACT TO DOUG WALL, INC:
Staff Report Item 2.K.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the removal of the cook line and requested clarification with respect to financing or other funding requests.
Mayor Oden asked staff if we could postpone this item for a couple of weeks, and review funding.
Motion to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7839, Awarding contract to Doug Wall, Inc., for the Convention Center Kitchen Build-out, in the amount of $809,000, City Project No. 02-27A; 2) Adopt Minute Order No. 7840, Approving Change Order No. 1 to City Project No. 02-27A, decreasing $283,749 from the contract; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents; and 4) Direct the City Manager to return to the City Council with possible alternative funding sources. A5253. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7839, Awarding contract to Doug Wall, Inc., for the Convention Center Kitchen Build-out, in the amount of $809,000, City Project No. 02-27A; 2) Adopt Minute Order No. 7840, Approving Change Order No. 1 to City Project No. 02-27A, decreasing $283,749 from the contract; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents; and 4) Direct the City Manager to return to the City Council with possible alternative funding sources. A5253. (Approved)
2.L. AGREEMENT FOR PLACEMENT OF ARTWORK ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND GRANT EASEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND DAVID GANDOLFO AND REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC ART FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,000:
Staff Report Item 2.L.
Mayor Oden thanked the Public Arts Commission for their hard work and success.
Motion to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7841, Approving agreement for placement of artwork on private property and grant easement between the City of Palm Springs and David Gandolfo and reimbursement of public art fee in the amount of $13,000; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21554, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;" and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5254. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7841, Approving agreement for placement of artwork on private property and grant easement between the City of Palm Springs and David Gandolfo and reimbursement of public art fee in the amount of $13,000; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21554, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;" and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5254. (Approved)
The City Council recessed at 7:40 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 7:43 P.M.
2.M. APPROVE THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE ARTWORK TITLED "LAWN CHAIR" BY ARTIST BLUE McRIGHT FOR $8,000:
Staff Report Item 2.M.
Motion to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7842, Approving an agreement with Blue McRight for artwork titled "Lawn Chair" in the amount of $8,000, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5255. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7842, Approving an agreement with Blue McRight for artwork titled "Lawn Chair" in the amount of $8,000, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5255. (Approved)
2.O. PURCHASE OF PUBLIC ARTWORK FROM GARY SLATER, TITLED "WHIRLWIND VI" IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,000:
Staff Report Item 2.O.
Motion to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7843, Approving an agreement with Gary Slater for artwork titled "Whirlwind VI" and installation in the amount of $26,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5256. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7843, Approving an agreement with Gary Slater for artwork titled "Whirlwind VI" and installation in the amount of $26,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5256. (Approved)
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. REQUEST BY DESERT HIGHLAND/GATEWAY COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION TO RENAME LAS VEGAS ROAD AS ROSA PARKS ROAD:
Staff Report Item 3.A.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 5, 2005.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat stated her support for the item, the Community support and the win-win situation with the assistance of Merchant Investment and Management Company.
Mayor Oden commented on the significant support of the community, and stakeholders.
Councilmember McCulloch commented on the requirements of the U.S. Postal Service.
Motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21556, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, TO CHANGE THE NAME OF LAS VEGAS ROAD TO ROSA PARKS ROAD"
as amended by deleting Section 2 of the Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch.
Vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21556, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, TO CHANGE THE NAME OF LAS VEGAS ROAD TO ROSA PARKS ROAD"
as amended by deleting Section 2 of the Resolution.
(Approved)
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 CITYWIDE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS, PROPOSITION 218 NOTICING AND BALLOTING SERVICES CONTRACT:
Staff Report Item 5.A.
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 5, 2006.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested clarification with respect to the last assessment election.
Councilmember McCulloch requested staff address the possibility of decreasing the service provided to the districts.
Mayor Oden commented on the means of communication and requested an educational component.
Motion to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7846, Approving an agreement with MuniFinancial for Proposition 218 noticing and balloting services for various City of Palm Springs Lighting and Parkway Maintenance Districts in the amount of $9,800.00; 2) Direct staff to return this Item to the City Council on April 19, 2006 for further direction regarding the potential results of Proposition 218 noticing and balloting; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5258. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7846, Approving an agreement with MuniFinancial for Proposition 218 noticing and balloting services for various City of Palm Springs Lighting and Parkway Maintenance Districts in the amount of $9,800.00; 2) Direct staff to return this Item to the City Council on April 19, 2006 for further direction regarding the potential results of Proposition 218 noticing and balloting; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5258. (Approved)
5.B. APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES:
Tabled to April 12, 2006.
By consensus of the City Council.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Councilmember McCulloch commented on feral cats and requested staff follow-up with the complaint; and requested that the vote of Commissions and Boards be detailed in the staff reports.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the Dinah Shore Weekend in the City of Palm Springs, and announced new businesses in the City of Palm Springs.
Mayor Oden announced the activities and events attended by the Mayor’s Office.
ADJOURNMENT:
Apr 05, 2006 City Council Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
Roll Call: 4 members present, 2 members absent, 0 members excused.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson stated that staff recommends that Public Hearing Items 1.C. and 1.D. be heard concurrently as one public hearing.
Councilmember McCulloch requested Item 2.H. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion; noted his abstention on Items 2.B. and RA1.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested Items 2.H., 2.J., and 2.K. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Mayor Oden requested Items 2.H., 2.L., 2.M. and 2.O. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Motion to Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Oden.
Vote to Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Oden and the City Council proclaimed April, 2006 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Palm Springs; and Debbie Anderson of the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office accepted the Proclamation.
Mayor Oden and the City Council proclaimed April, 2006 as 75th Anniversary of the Palm Springs Fire District month in the City of Palm Springs and presented a proclamation to the Palm Springs Fire Department.
Mayor Oden and the City Council recognized Michele Cirone-Collier, Special Events Coordinator for the City of Palm Springs, for her accomplishments resulting in her receiving the Commander's Award for Public Service, issued by the Department of the Army.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. FOUR SEASONS TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31525, APPLICATION BY K. HOVNANIAN COMPANIES, SUBDIVIDING AN APPROXIMATE 23.9 ACRE PARCEL INTO 70 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND TWO WATER QUALITY LOTS AND DEDICATED PARKLAND:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Motion to 1) Continue the Public Hearing to April 19, 2006, without public testimony at the request of the applicant; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to 1) Continue the Public Hearing to April 19, 2006, without public testimony at the request of the applicant; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. (Approved)
The City Council heard Public Hearing Items 1.B.1, 1.B.2, and 1.B.3 concurrently as one public hearing.
1.B. VARIOUS STREET VACATIONS:
(One public hearing may be conducted pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 8316.)
1. RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION OF A PORTION OF VIA MIRALESTE ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 550 E. MIRALESTE COURT, IN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-05-36:
2. RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION OF A PORTION OF LUGO ROAD ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 375 W. ARENAS ROAD, IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-05-053:
3. RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION OF A PORTION OF MESQUITE AVENUE ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 842 E. MESQUITE AVENUE, IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-06-002:
Staff Report Item 1.B.
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 5, 2006.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21541 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATED FOR VIA MIRALESTE ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 550 E. MIRALESTE COURT, IN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-05-036;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21542 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATED FOR LUGO ROAD ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 375 W. ARENAS ROAD, IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-05-053;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 21543 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATED FOR MESQUITE AVENUE ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 842 E. MESQUITE AVENUE, IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-06-002;" and 4) Authorize the City Clerk to execute and file for recording all necessary documents. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch.
Vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21541 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATED FOR VIA MIRALESTE ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 550 E. MIRALESTE COURT, IN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-05-036;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21542 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATED FOR LUGO ROAD ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 375 W. ARENAS ROAD, IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-05-053;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 21543 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATED FOR MESQUITE AVENUE ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 842 E. MESQUITE AVENUE, IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-06-002;" and 4) Authorize the City Clerk to execute and file for recording all necessary documents. (Approved)
The City Council heard Public Hearing Items 1.C. and 1.D. concurrently as one public hearing.
1.C. CONTEMPO HOMES - ALEXANDER VILLAGE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33623, SUBDIVIDING AN APPROXIMATE 3.42-ACRE PARCEL INTO TEN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS, LOCATED NORTH OF VIA ESCUELA AND WEST OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL:
Staff Report Item 1.C.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 5, 2006.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested clarification on the naming of the development and architectural review.
Councilmember McCulloch requested clarification on the process of this item coming to the City Council.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 21544, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33623, FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF APPROXIMATELY 3.42-ACRE PARCEL INTO TEN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF VIA ESCUELA AND WEST OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL, ZONED R-1-D, SECTION 6." Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 21544, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33623, FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF APPROXIMATELY 3.42-ACRE PARCEL INTO TEN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF VIA ESCUELA AND WEST OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL, ZONED R-1-D, SECTION 6." (Approved)
1.D. CONTEMPO HOMES, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30350, SUBDIVIDING AN APPROXIMATE 11.42-ACRE PARCEL INTO 39 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF VERONA ROAD AND EAST OF WHITEWATER CLUB DRIVE:
Staff Report Item 1.D.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 21545, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30350, FOR APPROXIMATELY 39 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS ON AN APPROXIMATE 11.42-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF VERONA ROAD AND EAST OF WHITEWATER CLUB DRIVE, ZONE R-1-D, SECTION 6." Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 21545, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30350, FOR APPROXIMATELY 39 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS ON AN APPROXIMATE 11.42-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF VERONA ROAD AND EAST OF WHITEWATER CLUB DRIVE, ZONE R-1-D, SECTION 6." (Approved)
1.E. SMOKE TREE, INC. CASE 5.1090 - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 323 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33878, SUBDIVIDING APPROXIMATELY 21.05 ACRES WITHIN A 41.22-ACRE PARCEL INTO 49 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS WITH 31 EXISTING RESIDENCES AND 21 FUTURE RESIDENCES:
Staff Report Item 1.E.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 5, 2006.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
MARVIN ROOS, Representing Applicant, stated the Applicant is in accord with the Planning Commission recommendation; provided background information on the project, and requested the City Council approve the project.
TRACY CONRAD, Palm Springs, thanked City staff, provided background information on the Smoke Tree project, and requested City Council support.
No further speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested clarification as to why the developer is not in support of the CFD District.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested clarification on Condition No. 14 and commented on the habitat in the Smoke Tree area.
Councilmember McCulloch requested clarification on including the CFD as part of a motion, commented on the CFD and stated his original and continued opposition to the CFD.
Motion to Free Form Adopt Resolution No. 21546, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE. 5.1090, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 323 AND PHASED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33878, FOR THE COTTAGES AT SMOKE TREE RANCH, A GATED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH 31 EXISTING COTTAGE RESIDENCES AND 21 FUTURE RESIDENCES ON 49 LOTS, ON A 21.05-ACRE PORTION OF A 41.22-ACRE PROPERTY, WITH A 20-ACRE OMITTED NOT-A-PART REMAINDER LOCATED ADJACENT TO 1850 SMOKE TREE LANE, SECTION 25, T4S, R4E, SBBM."
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 21546, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE. 5.1090, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 323 AND PHASED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33878, FOR THE COTTAGES AT SMOKE TREE RANCH, A GATED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH 31 EXISTING COTTAGE RESIDENCES AND 21 FUTURE RESIDENCES ON 49 LOTS, ON A 21.05-ACRE PORTION OF A 41.22-ACRE PROPERTY, WITH A 20-ACRE OMITTED NOT-A-PART REMAINDER LOCATED ADJACENT TO 1850 SMOKE TREE LANE, SECTION 25, T4S, R4E, SBBM." (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
ROB BALLEW, Palm Desert, YMCA of the Desert, requested support of the future regional YMCA in Rancho Mirage.
VIC GAINER, Palm Springs, commented on the progress of the Chino Cone ordinances and further conditions recommended by the Palm Springs Chino Canyon Coalition.
NANCY STUART, Palm Springs, provided a progress report on the Palm Springs Tramway Board.
DANA STEWART, Palm Springs, commented on the construction on Racquet Club Road and Milo Drive.
MICHAEL STERN, Palm Springs, Vice-Chair Public Arts Commission, requested the City Council approve Consent Calendar Item 2.N.
SANDY ADAMS, Palm Springs, requested assistance with a neighbor who is harboring numerous feral cats and dogs.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, commented on Item 2.N. stated MainStreet had concerns with the location; stated her opposition on Item 2.H. as a commercial venture.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
The City Council recessed at 7:14 P.M. as the City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to Approve Items RA1. and RA2. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Oden.
Vote to Approve Items RA1. and RA2. (Approved)
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Staff Report Item RA1.
RA2. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE WIDENING, MURRAY CANYON DRIVE TO BOGERT TRAIL, CITY PROJECT 05-03:
Staff Report Item RA2.
The City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:15 P.M. and the City Council reconvened.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.I., 2.N., 2.P., and 2.Q. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.I., 2.N., 2.P., and 2.Q. (Approved)
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
Staff Report Item 2.A.
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Staff Report Item 2.B.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
Staff Report Item 2.C.
2.D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1686, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONTRACTUAL PROCESS FOR THE PROVISION OF POLICE TOW SERVICES:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.E. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF NOISE ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 11.74.00), NOISE NUISANCE (CHAPTER 11.08.040), DANCES (CHAPTER 5.12), AND SIGN ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 93.20.00) AND APPROVING A CARNIVAL ON APRIL 14, 15, AND 16, 2006, TO FACILITATE THE PLANNED EVENTS FOR THE "WHITE PARTY:"
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.F. SUMMARY VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR STORM DRAINAGE PURPOSES WITHIN TRACT MAP 32028-1 "MOUNTAIN GATE 2", IN SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-05-041:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.G. SUMMARY VACATION OF EASEMENTS FOR STORM DRAINAGE PURPOSES WITHIN TRACT MAP 30963-2 "MOUNTAIN GATE", IN SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-06-012:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
2.I. CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH SPEER CIVIL, PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING STAFF SERVICES TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING WITH DEVELOPMENT AND CAPITAL PROJECT WORKLOADS THROUGH THE END OF FISCAL YEAR 2005-06:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
2.N. CONFORMITY REPORT ON SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT OF 68 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES ON LEASED TRIBAL TRUST LAND, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33443, ON 21.02 ACRES ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF VIA ESCUELA APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET EAST OF WHITEWATER CLUB DRIVE, ZONE R-1-D, SECTION 6, AND WAIVER OF JOINT MEETING:
Staff Report Item 2.N.
2.P. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5167 WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SOILS & TESTING, INC. TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTING FOR THE EXPAND TERMINAL/SECURITY CHECKPOINT, CITY PROJECT NO. CP2005-01 AND NEW REGIONAL TERMINAL HOLDROOM CITY PROJECT NO. 2005-10, AIP 3-06-0181-37 AND 3-06-0181-38:
Staff Report Item 2.P.
2.Q. AWARD CONTRACT TO HARBOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC. FOR THE EXPAND TERMINAL/HOLDROOM, CITY PROJECT NO. 2005-10, AIP 3-06-0181-38:
Staff Report Item 2.Q.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.H. WAIVER OF CERTAIN VILLAGEFEST RULES AND REGULATIONS:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
Scott Mikesell, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 5, 2006.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested clarification regarding the status and finances of the proposed participant.
Councilmember McCulloch requested clarification of the vote of the VillageFest Board.
Mayor Oden requested additional information regarding the organization requesting to participate in VillageFest and the particulars of the program.
Motion to Deny the request to waive Rules II. A. 1 and 2 to allow Out of Africa Experience, Inc. to sell commercially-available wire woven items and not require it to have the artisans present at Villagefest. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to Deny the request to waive Rules II. A. 1 and 2 to allow Out of Africa Experience, Inc. to sell commercially-available wire woven items and not require it to have the artisans present at Villagefest. (Approved)
2.J. RESIGNATION OF JANICE LYLE FROM THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES:
Staff Report Item 2.J.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat thanked Janice Lyle for her service to the Board of Library Trustees.
Motion to Free Form 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Janice Lyle from the Board of Library Trustees; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy and advertise the vacancy on PSCTV.
Vote to 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Janice Lyle from the Board of Library Trustees; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy and advertise the vacancy on PSCTV. (Approved)
2.K. CONVENTION CENTER KITCHEN BUILD-OUT, AWARD CONTRACT TO DOUG WALL, INC:
Staff Report Item 2.K.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the removal of the cook line and requested clarification with respect to financing or other funding requests.
Mayor Oden asked staff if we could postpone this item for a couple of weeks, and review funding.
Motion to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7839, Awarding contract to Doug Wall, Inc., for the Convention Center Kitchen Build-out, in the amount of $809,000, City Project No. 02-27A; 2) Adopt Minute Order No. 7840, Approving Change Order No. 1 to City Project No. 02-27A, decreasing $283,749 from the contract; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents; and 4) Direct the City Manager to return to the City Council with possible alternative funding sources. A5253. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7839, Awarding contract to Doug Wall, Inc., for the Convention Center Kitchen Build-out, in the amount of $809,000, City Project No. 02-27A; 2) Adopt Minute Order No. 7840, Approving Change Order No. 1 to City Project No. 02-27A, decreasing $283,749 from the contract; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents; and 4) Direct the City Manager to return to the City Council with possible alternative funding sources. A5253. (Approved)
2.L. AGREEMENT FOR PLACEMENT OF ARTWORK ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND GRANT EASEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND DAVID GANDOLFO AND REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC ART FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,000:
Staff Report Item 2.L.
Mayor Oden thanked the Public Arts Commission for their hard work and success.
Motion to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7841, Approving agreement for placement of artwork on private property and grant easement between the City of Palm Springs and David Gandolfo and reimbursement of public art fee in the amount of $13,000; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21554, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;" and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5254. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7841, Approving agreement for placement of artwork on private property and grant easement between the City of Palm Springs and David Gandolfo and reimbursement of public art fee in the amount of $13,000; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21554, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;" and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5254. (Approved)
The City Council recessed at 7:40 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 7:43 P.M.
2.M. APPROVE THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE ARTWORK TITLED "LAWN CHAIR" BY ARTIST BLUE McRIGHT FOR $8,000:
Staff Report Item 2.M.
Motion to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7842, Approving an agreement with Blue McRight for artwork titled "Lawn Chair" in the amount of $8,000, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5255. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7842, Approving an agreement with Blue McRight for artwork titled "Lawn Chair" in the amount of $8,000, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5255. (Approved)
2.O. PURCHASE OF PUBLIC ARTWORK FROM GARY SLATER, TITLED "WHIRLWIND VI" IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,000:
Staff Report Item 2.O.
Motion to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7843, Approving an agreement with Gary Slater for artwork titled "Whirlwind VI" and installation in the amount of $26,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5256. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7843, Approving an agreement with Gary Slater for artwork titled "Whirlwind VI" and installation in the amount of $26,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5256. (Approved)
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. REQUEST BY DESERT HIGHLAND/GATEWAY COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION TO RENAME LAS VEGAS ROAD AS ROSA PARKS ROAD:
Staff Report Item 3.A.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 5, 2005.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat stated her support for the item, the Community support and the win-win situation with the assistance of Merchant Investment and Management Company.
Mayor Oden commented on the significant support of the community, and stakeholders.
Councilmember McCulloch commented on the requirements of the U.S. Postal Service.
Motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21556, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, TO CHANGE THE NAME OF LAS VEGAS ROAD TO ROSA PARKS ROAD"
as amended by deleting Section 2 of the Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch.
Vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21556, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, TO CHANGE THE NAME OF LAS VEGAS ROAD TO ROSA PARKS ROAD"
as amended by deleting Section 2 of the Resolution.
(Approved)
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 CITYWIDE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS, PROPOSITION 218 NOTICING AND BALLOTING SERVICES CONTRACT:
Staff Report Item 5.A.
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 5, 2006.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested clarification with respect to the last assessment election.
Councilmember McCulloch requested staff address the possibility of decreasing the service provided to the districts.
Mayor Oden commented on the means of communication and requested an educational component.
Motion to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7846, Approving an agreement with MuniFinancial for Proposition 218 noticing and balloting services for various City of Palm Springs Lighting and Parkway Maintenance Districts in the amount of $9,800.00; 2) Direct staff to return this Item to the City Council on April 19, 2006 for further direction regarding the potential results of Proposition 218 noticing and balloting; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5258. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7846, Approving an agreement with MuniFinancial for Proposition 218 noticing and balloting services for various City of Palm Springs Lighting and Parkway Maintenance Districts in the amount of $9,800.00; 2) Direct staff to return this Item to the City Council on April 19, 2006 for further direction regarding the potential results of Proposition 218 noticing and balloting; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5258. (Approved)
5.B. APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES:
Tabled to April 12, 2006.
By consensus of the City Council.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Councilmember McCulloch commented on feral cats and requested staff follow-up with the complaint; and requested that the vote of Commissions and Boards be detailed in the staff reports.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the Dinah Shore Weekend in the City of Palm Springs, and announced new businesses in the City of Palm Springs.
Mayor Oden announced the activities and events attended by the Mayor’s Office.
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