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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Roll Call: 5 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested Item 2.A. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Mills stated he would like the City Council to withdraw Item RA2. from the Agenda and refer to staff and a future City Council study session. Withdrawn motion.
Councilmember Mills requested Item RA2. be removed from the Community Redevelopment Agency Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Motion to Accept the Agenda as Amended. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to Accept the Agenda as Amended. (Approved)
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Oden and the City Council presented a proclamation to Lloyd and Minna Maryanov for their outstanding public service and proclaimed March 22, 2006 as Lloyd and Minna Maryanov day in the City of Palm Springs, and presented them with the key to the City.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
LENNY CAPRINO, Palm Springs, spoke in favor of turning O’Donnel Golf Course into a public park.
JIM STUART, Palm Springs, requested the Airport Commission consist of Palm Springs members only; commented the State disbanded the parole boards within the State, and praised the Palm Springs Police Department for a job well done.
DANIA DUKE, General Manager Hyatt Palm Springs, commented on the Police Department and how local businesses can partner with the Police Department to reduce crime.
BOB HELBING, Palm Springs, commented on problems with the Tuscany Heights development and suggested the City develop an "Adopt-a-Median" program for median maintenance.
JOEL DOUGLAS, Palm Springs, commented on a rise in crime in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood; and stated Old La Palmas would be obtaining a private security service for their neighborhood.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, commented on the Police Advisory Committee and stated the Committee is very community orientated.
MARK STAFFORD, provided current arrest and crime statistics, and programs developed by the Police Department.
MANUEL MONTOYA, commented on crime in the City of Palm Springs and complimented the Police Department.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. STUDY SESSION:
SS1. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE:
Jeffrey Inaba, Southern California Institute of Architects presented background information and a Power Point Presentation and outlined the results of their project.
Mayor Oden requested clarification of doing nothing v. nothing to do; and activities for residents and guests.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested clarification on the future of the proposal.
Mayor Oden commented on the proposed publication of the findings.
The City Council recessed at 7:21 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 7:32 P.M.
SS2. POLICE CRIME STATISTICS:
Bob Dickenson, representing the Neighborhood Organizations, provided information regarding the perception of crime with respect to the citizens and the Neighborhood Organizations and requested the City Council appoint a Task Force or a Sub-Committee on Crime.
Police Chief Gary Jeandron provided background information and a Power Point Presentation; commented on crime statistics and crime prevention in the City of Palm Springs.
Captain Hall provided information on the Crime Suppression Team.
Captain Stars provided information on directed patrols.
Dr. Gisela Bichler, Associate Director, Center for Criminal Justice, commented on crime rates and how the statistics are generated.
Mayor Oden commented on reporting of hate crimes and improvements made reporting hate crimes; commented on how the City addressed crimes by having a City police department and how the department responds to victims of crimes.
Councilmember Pougnet requested clarification with respect to the hiring of private security companies for individual neighborhoods; and the Police Advisory Committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested clarification with respect to the type of crime in the Downtown area and eliminating perceptions of crime.
Councilmember Mills commented on the population statistics and peaks and the crime hot spot downtown and how Palm Springs differs from the other cities in the Coachella Valley.
Mayor Oden commented on the Police Advisory Committee, the Citizens Police Academy, Citizens on Patrol programs.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to Approve Item 2.B. Moved by Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to Approve Item 2.B. (Approved)
2.B. AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN, FISCAL YEAR 2005-06:
Staff Report Item 2.B.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.A. APPROVE SUBMITTAL OF BIDS TO PURCHASE SURPLUS HEAVY EQUIPMENT FROM THE REGIONAL STREET SWEEPING PROGRAM:
Staff Report Item 2.A.
Councilmember Foat requested clarification on the funding request with respect to the minimum bid, and if the City was bidding on a package.
Motion to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7837, Authorizing the City Manager to submit sealed bids to purchase surplus heavy equipment from the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) in an amount not-to-exceed $250,000
providing for up-to a 10% variance in the amount of the bid at the discretion of the City Manager
; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21539, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06"
as amended by allowing up-to a 10% increase at the discretion of the City Manager
. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7837, Authorizing the City Manager to submit sealed bids to purchase surplus heavy equipment from the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) in an amount not-to-exceed $250,000
providing for up-to a 10% variance in the amount of the bid at the discretion of the City Manager
; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21539, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06"
as amended by allowing up-to a 10% increase at the discretion of the City Manager
. (Approved)
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS: None.
The City Council Recessed at 8:46 P.M. as the Community Redevelopment Agency.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Staff Report Item RA1.
Motion to Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of March 15, 2006. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet.
Vote to Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of March 15, 2006. (Approved)
RA2. PROPOSED RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY THE COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION TO THE CALIFORNIA MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROGRAM FOR PROJECT FINANCING OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 50-UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT ON LAS VEGAS ROAD, DESERT HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD, AGENCY FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,200,000 IN GAP FINANCING:
Staff Report RA2.
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 22, 2006.
Councilmember Pougnet requested clarification on the MHP funding.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the reasons for approving the commitment.
Councilmember Mills requested clarification on the balance of the housing fund and the continued/future uses and commitments of the housing fund; and commented on the future understanding of housing within our current studies and upcoming General Plan.
Mayor Oden requested clarification on whether the project meets our current housing goals.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the importance of the project for the ability to obtain College of the Desert campus.
Councilmember Mills commented on the priorities and the area of the City for this type and the need for the project.
Motion to Adopt Resolution "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION TO THE CALIFORNIA MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROGRAM FOR PROJECT FINANCING OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 50-UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT ON A 4.45 ACRE PARCEL ON LAS VEGAS ROAD IN THE DESERT HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD, INCLUDING AGENCY FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,200,000 IN GAP FINANCING AND DIRECTING STAFF TO DRAFT AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT." Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Mayor Oden.
Vote to Adopt Resolution "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION TO THE CALIFORNIA MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROGRAM FOR PROJECT FINANCING OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 50-UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT ON A 4.45 ACRE PARCEL ON LAS VEGAS ROAD IN THE DESERT HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD, INCLUDING AGENCY FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,200,000 IN GAP FINANCING AND DIRECTING STAFF TO DRAFT AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT." (Declined)
The City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency Adjourned at 9:09 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 9:09 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Foat reported on a recent event attended at the Riviera Hotel, and the progress of the Homeless Task Force.
Mayor Oden announced the activities and events attended by the Mayor’s Office.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mar 22, 2006 City Council Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Roll Call: 5 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested Item 2.A. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Mills stated he would like the City Council to withdraw Item RA2. from the Agenda and refer to staff and a future City Council study session. Withdrawn motion.
Councilmember Mills requested Item RA2. be removed from the Community Redevelopment Agency Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Motion to Accept the Agenda as Amended. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to Accept the Agenda as Amended. (Approved)
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Oden and the City Council presented a proclamation to Lloyd and Minna Maryanov for their outstanding public service and proclaimed March 22, 2006 as Lloyd and Minna Maryanov day in the City of Palm Springs, and presented them with the key to the City.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
LENNY CAPRINO, Palm Springs, spoke in favor of turning O’Donnel Golf Course into a public park.
JIM STUART, Palm Springs, requested the Airport Commission consist of Palm Springs members only; commented the State disbanded the parole boards within the State, and praised the Palm Springs Police Department for a job well done.
DANIA DUKE, General Manager Hyatt Palm Springs, commented on the Police Department and how local businesses can partner with the Police Department to reduce crime.
BOB HELBING, Palm Springs, commented on problems with the Tuscany Heights development and suggested the City develop an "Adopt-a-Median" program for median maintenance.
JOEL DOUGLAS, Palm Springs, commented on a rise in crime in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood; and stated Old La Palmas would be obtaining a private security service for their neighborhood.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, commented on the Police Advisory Committee and stated the Committee is very community orientated.
MARK STAFFORD, provided current arrest and crime statistics, and programs developed by the Police Department.
MANUEL MONTOYA, commented on crime in the City of Palm Springs and complimented the Police Department.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. STUDY SESSION:
SS1. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE:
Jeffrey Inaba, Southern California Institute of Architects presented background information and a Power Point Presentation and outlined the results of their project.
Mayor Oden requested clarification of doing nothing v. nothing to do; and activities for residents and guests.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested clarification on the future of the proposal.
Mayor Oden commented on the proposed publication of the findings.
The City Council recessed at 7:21 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 7:32 P.M.
SS2. POLICE CRIME STATISTICS:
Bob Dickenson, representing the Neighborhood Organizations, provided information regarding the perception of crime with respect to the citizens and the Neighborhood Organizations and requested the City Council appoint a Task Force or a Sub-Committee on Crime.
Police Chief Gary Jeandron provided background information and a Power Point Presentation; commented on crime statistics and crime prevention in the City of Palm Springs.
Captain Hall provided information on the Crime Suppression Team.
Captain Stars provided information on directed patrols.
Dr. Gisela Bichler, Associate Director, Center for Criminal Justice, commented on crime rates and how the statistics are generated.
Mayor Oden commented on reporting of hate crimes and improvements made reporting hate crimes; commented on how the City addressed crimes by having a City police department and how the department responds to victims of crimes.
Councilmember Pougnet requested clarification with respect to the hiring of private security companies for individual neighborhoods; and the Police Advisory Committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested clarification with respect to the type of crime in the Downtown area and eliminating perceptions of crime.
Councilmember Mills commented on the population statistics and peaks and the crime hot spot downtown and how Palm Springs differs from the other cities in the Coachella Valley.
Mayor Oden commented on the Police Advisory Committee, the Citizens Police Academy, Citizens on Patrol programs.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to Approve Item 2.B. Moved by Councilmember Pougnet, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to Approve Item 2.B. (Approved)
2.B. AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN, FISCAL YEAR 2005-06:
Staff Report Item 2.B.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.A. APPROVE SUBMITTAL OF BIDS TO PURCHASE SURPLUS HEAVY EQUIPMENT FROM THE REGIONAL STREET SWEEPING PROGRAM:
Staff Report Item 2.A.
Councilmember Foat requested clarification on the funding request with respect to the minimum bid, and if the City was bidding on a package.
Motion to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7837, Authorizing the City Manager to submit sealed bids to purchase surplus heavy equipment from the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) in an amount not-to-exceed $250,000
providing for up-to a 10% variance in the amount of the bid at the discretion of the City Manager
; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21539, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06"
as amended by allowing up-to a 10% increase at the discretion of the City Manager
. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7837, Authorizing the City Manager to submit sealed bids to purchase surplus heavy equipment from the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) in an amount not-to-exceed $250,000
providing for up-to a 10% variance in the amount of the bid at the discretion of the City Manager
; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21539, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06"
as amended by allowing up-to a 10% increase at the discretion of the City Manager
. (Approved)
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS: None.
The City Council Recessed at 8:46 P.M. as the Community Redevelopment Agency.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Staff Report Item RA1.
Motion to Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of March 15, 2006. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Pougnet.
Vote to Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of March 15, 2006. (Approved)
RA2. PROPOSED RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY THE COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION TO THE CALIFORNIA MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROGRAM FOR PROJECT FINANCING OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 50-UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT ON LAS VEGAS ROAD, DESERT HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD, AGENCY FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,200,000 IN GAP FINANCING:
Staff Report RA2.
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 22, 2006.
Councilmember Pougnet requested clarification on the MHP funding.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the reasons for approving the commitment.
Councilmember Mills requested clarification on the balance of the housing fund and the continued/future uses and commitments of the housing fund; and commented on the future understanding of housing within our current studies and upcoming General Plan.
Mayor Oden requested clarification on whether the project meets our current housing goals.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the importance of the project for the ability to obtain College of the Desert campus.
Councilmember Mills commented on the priorities and the area of the City for this type and the need for the project.
Motion to Adopt Resolution "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION TO THE CALIFORNIA MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROGRAM FOR PROJECT FINANCING OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 50-UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT ON A 4.45 ACRE PARCEL ON LAS VEGAS ROAD IN THE DESERT HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD, INCLUDING AGENCY FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,200,000 IN GAP FINANCING AND DIRECTING STAFF TO DRAFT AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT." Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Mayor Oden.
Vote to Adopt Resolution "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION TO THE CALIFORNIA MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROGRAM FOR PROJECT FINANCING OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 50-UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT ON A 4.45 ACRE PARCEL ON LAS VEGAS ROAD IN THE DESERT HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD, INCLUDING AGENCY FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,200,000 IN GAP FINANCING AND DIRECTING STAFF TO DRAFT AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT." (Declined)
The City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency Adjourned at 9:09 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 9:09 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Foat reported on a recent event attended at the Riviera Hotel, and the progress of the Homeless Task Force.
Mayor Oden announced the activities and events attended by the Mayor’s Office.
ADJOURNMENT:
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