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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
PRESENTATIONS:
City Engineer David Barakian announced the City was awarded the 2006 Traffic Congestion/Mitigation Award, from the American Public Works Association, Southern California Chapter.
Police Chief Gary Jeandron administered the Oath of Office to Police Officer Christopher Bergman and introduced Officer Bergman to the City Council.
Mayor Oden and the City Council presented a video tribute to the late 38th President of the United States, President Gerald Ford.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Foat requested Item 2.N. be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and requested staff address if Items 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., and 2.L. require prevailing wages.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested Items 2.D., 2.F., and 2.N. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Mills requested a correction to Item 2.B., requested Item 2.M. be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion, and noted his business related abstention on Consent Calendar Item 2.O.
Motion to Free Form Accept the Agenda as amended.
Vote to Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. SMOKE TREE COMMONS TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 34289 TO SUBDIVIDE AN APPROXIMATE 18-ACRE PARCEL INTO EIGHT (8) PARCELS WITHIN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 312 FOR A SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE AND BARONA ROAD:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 3, 2007.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested staff address why the subdivision was not submitted in June with the approval of the Planned Development District.
Councilmember Foat requested clarification with respect to the definition of "condo" conversion and if it applies to the project, and any recourse the City has if a major tenant leaves the development.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to Free Form Adopt Resolution No. 21796, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 34289 TO SUBDIVIDE AN APPROXIMATE 18-ACRE PARCEL INTO EIGHT PARCELS, SMOKE TREE COMMONS SHOPPING CENTER, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE AND BARONA ROAD, PDD 312, SECTION 36."
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 21796, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 34289 TO SUBDIVIDE AN APPROXIMATE 18-ACRE PARCEL INTO EIGHT PARCELS, SMOKE TREE COMMONS SHOPPING CENTER, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE AND BARONA ROAD, PDD 312, SECTION 36." (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
JIM STUART, Palm Springs, requested a New Year's celebration in Downtown Palm Springs and noted an unlicensed swap meet on the weekends near the "Pub" in Downtown Palm Springs.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, provided an update on the proposed Business Improvement District in Downtown and Uptown Palm Springs.
JOHN TYMON, Palm Springs, commented on the passing of President Gerald Ford and on the conditions at Plaza de Las Flores.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to Approve Items 2.A., 2.C., 2.E., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L, 2.O., 2.P., 2.Q., and 2.R. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch.
Vote to Approve Items 2.A., 2.C., 2.E., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L, 2.O., 2.P., 2.Q., and 2.R. (Approved)
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
Staff Report Item 2.A.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
Staff Report Item 2.C.
2.E. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH SIMPLEXGRINNELL LP AS A "SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER" FOR THE EXPANSION AND INSTALLATION OF THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AT THE AIRPORT:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.G. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION PARAMETERS - AIRPORT HOLD-ROOM PROJECT:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
2.H. APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 ASSESSMENT OF SELF-INSURANCE PLAN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SELF-INSURANCE PLANS:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
2.I. APPROVAL OF THE MASTER AGREEMENT, ADMINISTERING AGENCY - STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS, WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, STATE AGREEMENT NO. 08-5282R:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
2.J. APPROVAL OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 017-N, WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR USE OF SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP) FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR THE STP PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 05-13, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. STPL 5282 (024):
Staff Report Item 2.J.
2.K. APPROVAL OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 018-N, WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR USE OF CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CMAQ) FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR THE AVENIDA CABALLEROS SHOULDER PAVING, CITY PROJECT NO. 05-08, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. CML 5282 (025):
Staff Report Item 2.K.
2.L. APPROVAL OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 019-N, WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR USE OF HIGHWAY BRIDGE PROGRAM (HBP) FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE LOW WATER CROSSING BRIDGE PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 06-18, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. BR-NBIL (502):
Staff Report Item 2.L.
2.O. SUMMARY VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC SEWER AND STORM DRAINAGE PURPOSES WITHIN TRACT 32363, SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-06-038:
Staff Report Item 2.O.
2.P. ANNUAL DISPLAY ADVERTISING CONTRACT WITH THE DESERT SUN:
Staff Report Item 2.P.
2.Q. ACCEPT WITH REGRET THE RESIGNATION OF DANIEL DAVILA FROM THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES:
Staff Report Item 2.Q.
2.R. CONCURRING WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S DECISION TO DECLARE TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2007, A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR THE LIFE OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD:
Staff Report Item 2.R.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Staff Report Item 2.B.
Councilmember Mills requested a correction to Page 7 of the minutes to include ". . . a discounted rated for CNG, for the use of the site."
Motion to Approve the City Council Minutes of December 20, 2006
as amended
. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch.
Vote to Approve the City Council Minutes of December 20, 2006
as amended
. (Approved)
2.D. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2006-07 CITYWIDE SEWER REPAIRS, CITY PROJECT NO. 06-04:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested staff address the proposed bid being lower than the Engineers estimate, and the substancial difference between the submitted bids.
Motion to Free Form 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7984, Approving an agreement with Tri Star Contracting, Inc. for Bid Schedules A and B for the 2006-07 Citywide Sewer Repairs, in the amount of $181,256, City Project 06-04; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5415.
Vote to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7984, Approving an agreement with Tri Star Contracting, Inc. for Bid Schedules A and B for the 2006-07 Citywide Sewer Repairs, in the amount of $181,256, City Project 06-04; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5415. (Approved)
2.F. AIRPORT COURTYARD LANDSCAPING - PLANS APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested staff address the Notice Inviting Bids and the deadline with respect to the timing of the project.
Councilmember Mills requested staff clarify that the proposed action is only for a portion of the overall project and commented on the pre-bid conference as being optional.
Motion to Free Form Adopt Minute Order No. 7985, Approving the Plans and Specifications for the Airport Courtyard Landscaping Project, City Project No. 06-22, and authorizing the bidding of the project.
Vote to Adopt Minute Order No. 7985, Approving the Plans and Specifications for the Airport Courtyard Landscaping Project, City Project No. 06-22, and authorizing the bidding of the project. (Approved)
2.M. REPLACEMENT OF AIRPORT UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY:
Staff Report Item 2.M.
Motion to Free Form Adopt Minute Order No. 7987, Approving the emergency expenditure of $30,361.38 for a replacement Uninterruptible Power Supply for the Airport.
Vote to Adopt Minute Order No. 7987, Approving the emergency expenditure of $30,361.38 for a replacement Uninterruptible Power Supply for the Airport. (Approved)
2.N. AGREEMENT WITH DATELAND CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE PALM SPRINGS ENTRY SIGN CONSTRUCTION, CITY PROJECT NO. 04-12:
Staff Report Item 2.N.
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 3, 2007.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the view of the Chino Cone from the proposed project, the funding, and asked why the item was not presented to the Public Arts Commission for discussion.
Councilmember Mills provided information on the view corridor as the City Council Liaison to the design team, and the process of developing the cost estimates and cost cutting.
Councilmember McCulloch requested staff address the current budget and balance of the Public Arts Fund.
Mayor Oden requested staff address the competition for the design of the entry sign, and commented on the funding from the Public Arts Fund.
Councilmember Foat provided clarification on her position and requested the Public Arts Commission have some input on the project and process.
Motion to Free Form Adopt Minute Order No. 7988, Approving an agreement with Dateland Construction, Inc. for the Palm Springs entry sign construction, City Project No. 04-12, in the amount of $172,600; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5420.
Vote to Adopt Minute Order No. 7988, Approving an agreement with Dateland Construction, Inc. for the Palm Springs entry sign construction, City Project No. 04-12, in the amount of $172,600; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5420. (Approved)
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 16.39 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO RENTAL CAR AGENCIES AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CUSTOMER FACILITIES CHARGE:
Staff Report Item 3.A.
Richard Walsh, Director of Aviation, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 3, 2007.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the meeting with the rental car companies and the incentives for people to fly into Palm Springs International Airport.
Councilmember Mills commented on a formatting error in the ordinance, requested staff address the definition of the Director signing leases and the signature authority for leases of 3-years with options, the future expansion for other rental car agencies to have service at the Airport, and the applicability to operators that only have a phone at the Airport but do not transact business at the Airport.
Councilmember McCulloch commented on the affordability of flying into Palm Springs and the lack of low cost carriers.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet commented on the limited service providers using parking spaces on the street.
Mayor Oden commented on the ultimate parking program at the Airport and the convenience factor of rental car operations at the Airport.
Motion to Free Form 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and introduce by title only, Ordinance No. 1709, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 16.39 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO RENTAL CAR AGENCIES AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CUSTOMER FACILITIES CHARGE."
Vote to 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and introduce by title only, Ordinance No. 1709, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 16.39 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO RENTAL CAR AGENCIES AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CUSTOMER FACILITIES CHARGE." (Approved)
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. AGREEMENT WITH BUSCHLEN MOWATT FINE ART, LLC FOR LOAN AND TEMPORARY PLACEMENT OF SCULPTURES, BUTCH, SQUEEZE AND ITHIEL BY ARTIST JOHN CLEMENT AT THREE DIFFERENT LOCATIONS WITHIN THE CITY: 777 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, REGAL CINEMAS PROPERTY; 538 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, PALM CANYON THEATRE (CITY OWNED PROPERTY), AND 2365 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS MALL AT THE SOUTHEAST ENTRANCE ON FARRELL DRIVE:
Staff Report Item 5.A.
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 3, 2007.
Councilmember Foat requested clarification on the present location of the Art and when the Art arrived, stated that the Film Festival Board did not know anything about the installation, the Parks and Recreation Commission did not have any input; and provided comments with respect to the cost estimates, and the design of the Art with respect to the Community.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the construction and placement costs, the placement on concrete or lawn areas and concerns of water overspray, and thanked staff for bringing this matter forward under the time constraints.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet commented on the Art with respect to the City and Community.
Councilmember McCulloch expressed concerns with respect to the timing of the project, and commented on the discussion of the Art by the Public Arts Commission.
Mayor Oden commented that he would have preferred a full discussion by the Public Arts Commission.
Motion to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7990, Approving an agreement with Buschlen Mowatt Fine Art, LLC for the loan and temporary placement of the sculptures entitled Butch, Squeeze, and Ithiel by artist John Clement at 777 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Regal Cinemas property; 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Canyon Theatre (City owned property); and 2365 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs Mall at the southeast entrance on Farrell Drive; 2) Adopt Minute Order No. 7991, Approving a license agreement with Tahquitz Canyon Investors, LLC for placement of Ithiel on private property located at 777 East Tahquitz Canyon Way; 3) Adopt Minute Order No. 7992, Approving a license agreement with PSMHop, LLC for placement of Butch on private property located at 2365 East Tahquitz Canyon Way; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5421, A5422, and A5423. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7990, Approving an agreement with Buschlen Mowatt Fine Art, LLC for the loan and temporary placement of the sculptures entitled Butch, Squeeze, and Ithiel by artist John Clement at 777 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Regal Cinemas property; 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Canyon Theatre (City owned property); and 2365 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs Mall at the southeast entrance on Farrell Drive; 2) Adopt Minute Order No. 7991, Approving a license agreement with Tahquitz Canyon Investors, LLC for placement of Ithiel on private property located at 777 East Tahquitz Canyon Way; 3) Adopt Minute Order No. 7992, Approving a license agreement with PSMHop, LLC for placement of Butch on private property located at 2365 East Tahquitz Canyon Way; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5421, A5422, and A5423. (Approved)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested the City Manager report on the United California Bank Building and the swap meet; and requested a Code Enforcement Inspection and report of the Plaza de Las Flores development.
Councilmember McCulloch suggested the Entertainment Opportunities City Council Subcommittee of Mayor Oden and himself meet with respect to a New Year’s Eve Celebration, and thanked the Police Department for their efforts with the Funeral Procession for President Gerald Ford.
Councilmember Mills commented on the proposed Art installation, thanked City staff for their efforts with the funeral procession for President Gerald Ford, and commented on the passing of former Mayor Howard Wiefels.
Councilmember Foat provided her condolences to the family of former Mayor Wiefels, thanked staff for their work on behalf of President Gerald Ford, and commented on the installation of windmills in the Snow Creek area.
Mayor Oden announced the activities and events attended by the Mayor’s Office and thanked fellow Councilmembers who were able to represent him in his absence, thanked City staff for their efforts on the funeral arrangements for President Gerald Ford, commented on the passing of former Mayor Howard Wiefels, and requested a report on the formation of the Energy Commission.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 7:58 P.M.,
in memory of former Palm Springs Mayor Howard Wiefels
, to a Study Session, Wednesday, January 10, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by a Closed Session at 5:00 p.m., Small Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
Jan 03, 2007 City Council Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
PRESENTATIONS:
City Engineer David Barakian announced the City was awarded the 2006 Traffic Congestion/Mitigation Award, from the American Public Works Association, Southern California Chapter.
Police Chief Gary Jeandron administered the Oath of Office to Police Officer Christopher Bergman and introduced Officer Bergman to the City Council.
Mayor Oden and the City Council presented a video tribute to the late 38th President of the United States, President Gerald Ford.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Foat requested Item 2.N. be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and requested staff address if Items 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., and 2.L. require prevailing wages.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested Items 2.D., 2.F., and 2.N. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Mills requested a correction to Item 2.B., requested Item 2.M. be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion, and noted his business related abstention on Consent Calendar Item 2.O.
Motion to Free Form Accept the Agenda as amended.
Vote to Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. SMOKE TREE COMMONS TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 34289 TO SUBDIVIDE AN APPROXIMATE 18-ACRE PARCEL INTO EIGHT (8) PARCELS WITHIN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 312 FOR A SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE AND BARONA ROAD:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 3, 2007.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested staff address why the subdivision was not submitted in June with the approval of the Planned Development District.
Councilmember Foat requested clarification with respect to the definition of "condo" conversion and if it applies to the project, and any recourse the City has if a major tenant leaves the development.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to Free Form Adopt Resolution No. 21796, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 34289 TO SUBDIVIDE AN APPROXIMATE 18-ACRE PARCEL INTO EIGHT PARCELS, SMOKE TREE COMMONS SHOPPING CENTER, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE AND BARONA ROAD, PDD 312, SECTION 36."
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 21796, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 34289 TO SUBDIVIDE AN APPROXIMATE 18-ACRE PARCEL INTO EIGHT PARCELS, SMOKE TREE COMMONS SHOPPING CENTER, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE AND BARONA ROAD, PDD 312, SECTION 36." (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
JIM STUART, Palm Springs, requested a New Year's celebration in Downtown Palm Springs and noted an unlicensed swap meet on the weekends near the "Pub" in Downtown Palm Springs.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, provided an update on the proposed Business Improvement District in Downtown and Uptown Palm Springs.
JOHN TYMON, Palm Springs, commented on the passing of President Gerald Ford and on the conditions at Plaza de Las Flores.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to Approve Items 2.A., 2.C., 2.E., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L, 2.O., 2.P., 2.Q., and 2.R. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch.
Vote to Approve Items 2.A., 2.C., 2.E., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L, 2.O., 2.P., 2.Q., and 2.R. (Approved)
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
Staff Report Item 2.A.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
Staff Report Item 2.C.
2.E. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH SIMPLEXGRINNELL LP AS A "SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER" FOR THE EXPANSION AND INSTALLATION OF THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AT THE AIRPORT:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.G. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION PARAMETERS - AIRPORT HOLD-ROOM PROJECT:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
2.H. APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 ASSESSMENT OF SELF-INSURANCE PLAN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SELF-INSURANCE PLANS:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
2.I. APPROVAL OF THE MASTER AGREEMENT, ADMINISTERING AGENCY - STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS, WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, STATE AGREEMENT NO. 08-5282R:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
2.J. APPROVAL OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 017-N, WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR USE OF SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP) FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR THE STP PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 05-13, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. STPL 5282 (024):
Staff Report Item 2.J.
2.K. APPROVAL OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 018-N, WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR USE OF CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CMAQ) FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR THE AVENIDA CABALLEROS SHOULDER PAVING, CITY PROJECT NO. 05-08, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. CML 5282 (025):
Staff Report Item 2.K.
2.L. APPROVAL OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 019-N, WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR USE OF HIGHWAY BRIDGE PROGRAM (HBP) FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE LOW WATER CROSSING BRIDGE PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 06-18, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. BR-NBIL (502):
Staff Report Item 2.L.
2.O. SUMMARY VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC SEWER AND STORM DRAINAGE PURPOSES WITHIN TRACT 32363, SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-06-038:
Staff Report Item 2.O.
2.P. ANNUAL DISPLAY ADVERTISING CONTRACT WITH THE DESERT SUN:
Staff Report Item 2.P.
2.Q. ACCEPT WITH REGRET THE RESIGNATION OF DANIEL DAVILA FROM THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES:
Staff Report Item 2.Q.
2.R. CONCURRING WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S DECISION TO DECLARE TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2007, A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR THE LIFE OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD:
Staff Report Item 2.R.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Staff Report Item 2.B.
Councilmember Mills requested a correction to Page 7 of the minutes to include ". . . a discounted rated for CNG, for the use of the site."
Motion to Approve the City Council Minutes of December 20, 2006
as amended
. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch.
Vote to Approve the City Council Minutes of December 20, 2006
as amended
. (Approved)
2.D. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2006-07 CITYWIDE SEWER REPAIRS, CITY PROJECT NO. 06-04:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested staff address the proposed bid being lower than the Engineers estimate, and the substancial difference between the submitted bids.
Motion to Free Form 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7984, Approving an agreement with Tri Star Contracting, Inc. for Bid Schedules A and B for the 2006-07 Citywide Sewer Repairs, in the amount of $181,256, City Project 06-04; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5415.
Vote to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7984, Approving an agreement with Tri Star Contracting, Inc. for Bid Schedules A and B for the 2006-07 Citywide Sewer Repairs, in the amount of $181,256, City Project 06-04; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5415. (Approved)
2.F. AIRPORT COURTYARD LANDSCAPING - PLANS APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested staff address the Notice Inviting Bids and the deadline with respect to the timing of the project.
Councilmember Mills requested staff clarify that the proposed action is only for a portion of the overall project and commented on the pre-bid conference as being optional.
Motion to Free Form Adopt Minute Order No. 7985, Approving the Plans and Specifications for the Airport Courtyard Landscaping Project, City Project No. 06-22, and authorizing the bidding of the project.
Vote to Adopt Minute Order No. 7985, Approving the Plans and Specifications for the Airport Courtyard Landscaping Project, City Project No. 06-22, and authorizing the bidding of the project. (Approved)
2.M. REPLACEMENT OF AIRPORT UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY:
Staff Report Item 2.M.
Motion to Free Form Adopt Minute Order No. 7987, Approving the emergency expenditure of $30,361.38 for a replacement Uninterruptible Power Supply for the Airport.
Vote to Adopt Minute Order No. 7987, Approving the emergency expenditure of $30,361.38 for a replacement Uninterruptible Power Supply for the Airport. (Approved)
2.N. AGREEMENT WITH DATELAND CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE PALM SPRINGS ENTRY SIGN CONSTRUCTION, CITY PROJECT NO. 04-12:
Staff Report Item 2.N.
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 3, 2007.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the view of the Chino Cone from the proposed project, the funding, and asked why the item was not presented to the Public Arts Commission for discussion.
Councilmember Mills provided information on the view corridor as the City Council Liaison to the design team, and the process of developing the cost estimates and cost cutting.
Councilmember McCulloch requested staff address the current budget and balance of the Public Arts Fund.
Mayor Oden requested staff address the competition for the design of the entry sign, and commented on the funding from the Public Arts Fund.
Councilmember Foat provided clarification on her position and requested the Public Arts Commission have some input on the project and process.
Motion to Free Form Adopt Minute Order No. 7988, Approving an agreement with Dateland Construction, Inc. for the Palm Springs entry sign construction, City Project No. 04-12, in the amount of $172,600; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5420.
Vote to Adopt Minute Order No. 7988, Approving an agreement with Dateland Construction, Inc. for the Palm Springs entry sign construction, City Project No. 04-12, in the amount of $172,600; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5420. (Approved)
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 16.39 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO RENTAL CAR AGENCIES AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CUSTOMER FACILITIES CHARGE:
Staff Report Item 3.A.
Richard Walsh, Director of Aviation, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 3, 2007.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the meeting with the rental car companies and the incentives for people to fly into Palm Springs International Airport.
Councilmember Mills commented on a formatting error in the ordinance, requested staff address the definition of the Director signing leases and the signature authority for leases of 3-years with options, the future expansion for other rental car agencies to have service at the Airport, and the applicability to operators that only have a phone at the Airport but do not transact business at the Airport.
Councilmember McCulloch commented on the affordability of flying into Palm Springs and the lack of low cost carriers.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet commented on the limited service providers using parking spaces on the street.
Mayor Oden commented on the ultimate parking program at the Airport and the convenience factor of rental car operations at the Airport.
Motion to Free Form 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and introduce by title only, Ordinance No. 1709, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 16.39 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO RENTAL CAR AGENCIES AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CUSTOMER FACILITIES CHARGE."
Vote to 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and introduce by title only, Ordinance No. 1709, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 16.39 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO RENTAL CAR AGENCIES AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CUSTOMER FACILITIES CHARGE." (Approved)
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. AGREEMENT WITH BUSCHLEN MOWATT FINE ART, LLC FOR LOAN AND TEMPORARY PLACEMENT OF SCULPTURES, BUTCH, SQUEEZE AND ITHIEL BY ARTIST JOHN CLEMENT AT THREE DIFFERENT LOCATIONS WITHIN THE CITY: 777 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, REGAL CINEMAS PROPERTY; 538 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, PALM CANYON THEATRE (CITY OWNED PROPERTY), AND 2365 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS MALL AT THE SOUTHEAST ENTRANCE ON FARRELL DRIVE:
Staff Report Item 5.A.
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 3, 2007.
Councilmember Foat requested clarification on the present location of the Art and when the Art arrived, stated that the Film Festival Board did not know anything about the installation, the Parks and Recreation Commission did not have any input; and provided comments with respect to the cost estimates, and the design of the Art with respect to the Community.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the construction and placement costs, the placement on concrete or lawn areas and concerns of water overspray, and thanked staff for bringing this matter forward under the time constraints.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet commented on the Art with respect to the City and Community.
Councilmember McCulloch expressed concerns with respect to the timing of the project, and commented on the discussion of the Art by the Public Arts Commission.
Mayor Oden commented that he would have preferred a full discussion by the Public Arts Commission.
Motion to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7990, Approving an agreement with Buschlen Mowatt Fine Art, LLC for the loan and temporary placement of the sculptures entitled Butch, Squeeze, and Ithiel by artist John Clement at 777 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Regal Cinemas property; 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Canyon Theatre (City owned property); and 2365 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs Mall at the southeast entrance on Farrell Drive; 2) Adopt Minute Order No. 7991, Approving a license agreement with Tahquitz Canyon Investors, LLC for placement of Ithiel on private property located at 777 East Tahquitz Canyon Way; 3) Adopt Minute Order No. 7992, Approving a license agreement with PSMHop, LLC for placement of Butch on private property located at 2365 East Tahquitz Canyon Way; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5421, A5422, and A5423. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 7990, Approving an agreement with Buschlen Mowatt Fine Art, LLC for the loan and temporary placement of the sculptures entitled Butch, Squeeze, and Ithiel by artist John Clement at 777 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Regal Cinemas property; 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Canyon Theatre (City owned property); and 2365 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs Mall at the southeast entrance on Farrell Drive; 2) Adopt Minute Order No. 7991, Approving a license agreement with Tahquitz Canyon Investors, LLC for placement of Ithiel on private property located at 777 East Tahquitz Canyon Way; 3) Adopt Minute Order No. 7992, Approving a license agreement with PSMHop, LLC for placement of Butch on private property located at 2365 East Tahquitz Canyon Way; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5421, A5422, and A5423. (Approved)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested the City Manager report on the United California Bank Building and the swap meet; and requested a Code Enforcement Inspection and report of the Plaza de Las Flores development.
Councilmember McCulloch suggested the Entertainment Opportunities City Council Subcommittee of Mayor Oden and himself meet with respect to a New Year’s Eve Celebration, and thanked the Police Department for their efforts with the Funeral Procession for President Gerald Ford.
Councilmember Mills commented on the proposed Art installation, thanked City staff for their efforts with the funeral procession for President Gerald Ford, and commented on the passing of former Mayor Howard Wiefels.
Councilmember Foat provided her condolences to the family of former Mayor Wiefels, thanked staff for their work on behalf of President Gerald Ford, and commented on the installation of windmills in the Snow Creek area.
Mayor Oden announced the activities and events attended by the Mayor’s Office and thanked fellow Councilmembers who were able to represent him in his absence, thanked City staff for their efforts on the funeral arrangements for President Gerald Ford, commented on the passing of former Mayor Howard Wiefels, and requested a report on the formation of the Energy Commission.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 7:58 P.M.,
in memory of former Palm Springs Mayor Howard Wiefels
, to a Study Session, Wednesday, January 10, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by a Closed Session at 5:00 p.m., Small Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
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