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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Oden and the City Council presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Barbara Gonzales Lyons, retired Tribal Councilmember of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, for her service to the Community.
David Erwin, Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, thanked the City Council for their sponsorship of the event and presented checks to the community organizations from the event.
Mayor Oden and the City Council presented a Certificate of Recognition and congratulated Jordan Kessler for his award for
Where the Palm Trees Grow
.
Dr. Gerald Lim, Piranha Swim Club, presented the City Council and the Parks and Recreation Department an Appreciation Award, for their continuing support of the Piranha Swim Club.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Manager Ready stated the City received a request from the property owner, to postpone Public Hearing Item 1.A.
Councilmember McCulloch noted his business related abstention on Item 2.C., Warrant No. 1019821.
Councilmember Foat requested Item 2.L. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Mayor Oden requested Items 2.H. and 2.I. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Motion to Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet.
Vote to Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. HSPB CASE NO. 54 - APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY AT 300 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (FORMER SANTA FE FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN) AS A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Discussion was held regarding conducting the public hearing at this time, consideration of the request from the property owner, and the merits of continuing the public hearing to a later date.
Motion to After consideration of the request of the owner, conduct the public hearing at this time. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet.
Vote to After consideration of the request of the owner, conduct the public hearing at this time. (Declined)
Motion to 1) Continue the public hearing with respect to the historic designation until such time as the application for Planned Development District is brought before the City Council. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Oden.
Vote to 1) Continue the public hearing with respect to the historic designation until such time as the application for Planned Development District is brought before the City Council. (Approved)
1.B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2007-08 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN. CDBG BUDGET ADOPTION, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) - GRANT NO. B-07-MC-06-0561 IN THE AMOUNT OF $517,881 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 CDBG PROGRAM:
Staff Report Item 1.B.
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, and Dale Cook, Community Development Administrator, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 4, 2007.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
GARY BOSWELL, Rotary Club, requested the City Council support the Rotary Club, Shoes That Fit Program, and thanked the City Council for their support.
HUNTER JOHNSON, Palm Springs, requested the City Council support improvements on Civic Drive.
MARC HAUPERT, CASA, requested the City Council support the Court Appointed Special Advocates for Riverside County program.
PETER DEMARTINO, Desert AIDS Project, requested the City Council support the CDBG grant to the Desert AIDS Project request for energy-efficient retrofitting.
DEAN LOCKWOOD, Mizell Senior Center, thanked the City Staff and the Committee, and requested the City Council support the request of the Mizell Senior Center for the Meals on Wheels Outreach Vehicle.
SHARON STEVENS, The Smile Factory, requested the City Council support the agreement with the Smile Factory for early childhood oral healthcare.
DANIEL YEBOAH, Help for Future Leaders, requested the City Council approve an agreement with Help for Future Leaders, for Transitional Housing operations.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember McCulloch requested a study session to review the process.
Councilmember Foat commented on the process and requested the Committee address housing for families affected by HIV.
Councilmember Mills stated last year the City Council requested input earlier into the process, and again they did not have input into the process.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet commented on the funding level, the process, and stated it would be difficult to include the City Council earlier in the process, but that the City Council could give policy direction.
Mayor Oden requested staff address CDBG funding with other cities in the Coachella Valley, commented on the CDBG guidelines that must be followed regardless of the Council interest in modifying the process, and stated after the election, the Council should have a study session with respect to the process and guidelines, then make some policy decisions.
Motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21854, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2007-08 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; APPROVING THE CDBG BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08; AUTHORIZE THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PLAN AND BUDGET TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) A5456;" and 2) Approve the following Subrecipient Agreements subject to approval of the City Attorney and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
A5457 Family YMCA of the Desert, Energy-Efficiency Improvements $29,744.
A5458 Desert AIDS Project, Energy-Efficiency Retrofitting, $115,000.
A5459 Mizell Senior Center, Meals On Wheels & Outreach Hybrid Vehicle, $27,200.
A5460 CASA for Riverside County, Inc., Support Program, $15,000.
A5461 Palm Springs Sunup Rotary Foundation, Shoes That Fit, $16,482.
A5462 Smile Factory for the Children of the Desert, Early Childhood Oral Healthcare, $19,000.
A5463 Fair Housing Council of Riverside, Fair Housing Program, $15,000.
City of Palm Springs Department of Public Works and Engineering, Civic Drive Street Improvements, $96,879.
City of Palm Springs Department of Parks and Recreation, JOJDH Unity Center Energy-Efficiency Improvements, $95,000. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet.
Vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21854, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2007-08 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; APPROVING THE CDBG BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08; AUTHORIZE THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PLAN AND BUDGET TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) A5456;" and 2) Approve the following Subrecipient Agreements subject to approval of the City Attorney and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
A5457 Family YMCA of the Desert, Energy-Efficiency Improvements $29,744.
A5458 Desert AIDS Project, Energy-Efficiency Retrofitting, $115,000.
A5459 Mizell Senior Center, Meals On Wheels & Outreach Hybrid Vehicle, $27,200.
A5460 CASA for Riverside County, Inc., Support Program, $15,000.
A5461 Palm Springs Sunup Rotary Foundation, Shoes That Fit, $16,482.
A5462 Smile Factory for the Children of the Desert, Early Childhood Oral Healthcare, $19,000.
A5463 Fair Housing Council of Riverside, Fair Housing Program, $15,000.
City of Palm Springs Department of Public Works and Engineering, Civic Drive Street Improvements, $96,879.
City of Palm Springs Department of Parks and Recreation, JOJDH Unity Center Energy-Efficiency Improvements, $95,000. (Approved)
The City Council recessed at 7:45 PM.
The City Council reconvened at 7:56 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
WENDIE BUSIG-KOHN, Palm Springs, commented on the recent charitable event
Doctors without Borders
.
ED TORRES, Palm Springs, stated his support for Item 2.L., the California Building Industry, Green Building Program.
DAVID PORTER, Palm Springs, commented on the noise and disturbance from short term rentals, stated the Police Department does not have a dB meter to measure noise.
ARLENE BATTISHILL, Palm Springs, requested the City Council postpone the policy discussion on "public benefits" within Planned Development Districts, and offered her services to help.
JERI VOGELSANG, Palm Springs Historical Society, announced an upcoming event by the Palm Springs Historical Society.
JIM STUART, Palm Springs, requested the City Council further review the policy in Item 3.A., requiring public benefits for Planned Development Districts.
JONO HILDNER, Palm Springs, stated the City issued a grading permit for the Shadowrock Project.
FRED BELL, BIA Desert Chapter, stated his support for Item 2.L., the California Building Industry, Green Building Program, and requested the City Council consider a density bonus if a developer participates in the program.
WESLEY COLE, Palm Springs, stated his support for Item 2.L., the California Building Industry, Green Building Program, and Item 2.D., the creation of the Resource Conservation Commission.
SHEILA COBRIN, stated her support for Item 2.L., the California Building Industry, Green Building Program.
JIM DOWLER, announced the upcoming annual Best of the Best Awards at the Palm Springs Convention Center.
THOMAS HALL, stated his support for Item 2.L., the California Building Industry, Green Building Program.
NANCY STUART, provided an update on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, and the activities of the Tram Board.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
Mayor Oden requested a report on noise caused from short-term rental properties.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Ready requested the Police Chief address the noise from short-term rentals.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 9:37 P.M. AS THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
RA1. FIVE YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2004-09 AND TEN YEAR HOUSING COMPLIANCE PLAN FOR MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 1 AND 2:
Staff Report Item RA1.
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 4, 2007.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested staff address the balance between household income in each project area, and the location of affordable housing projects.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 1324, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND APPROVING A FIVE YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND TEN YEAR HOUSING COMPLIANCE PLAN FOR THE PALM SPRINGS MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 1 AND 2." Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 1324, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND APPROVING A FIVE YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND TEN YEAR HOUSING COMPLIANCE PLAN FOR THE PALM SPRINGS MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 1 AND 2." (Approved)
RA2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Staff Report Item RA2.
Motion to Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of March 7, 2007. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of March 7, 2007. (Approved)
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED AT 9:46 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.J., and 2.K. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet.
Vote to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.J., and 2.K. (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. 1711, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.E. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2007:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.F. REQUEST BY VERN WRIGHT FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE (CASE NO. 5.1149-PCN) IN ORDER TO SELL ALCOHOL AT PS WINE LOCATED AT 188 SOUTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.G. AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5101 WITH PALM SPRINGS CLASSIC, LLC, PLACEMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC ART:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
2.J. PURCHASE OF AIRFIELD PAINT STRIPING MACHINE FOR THE AIRPORT AND APPROVE RELATED AIRPORT BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07:
Staff Report Item 2.J.
2.K. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STADIUM REPAINTING, CITY PROJECT NO. 07-02:
Staff Report Item 2.K.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.H. ACCEPTANCE OF PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING (P.O.S.T.) GRANT:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
Gary Jeandron, Police Chief, provided background information as outlined in the staff reports for Item 2.H. and 2.I. dated April 4, 2007.
Motion to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8025, Authorizing the City Manager to accept a P.O.S.T. Grant in the amount of $90,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5465. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8025, Authorizing the City Manager to accept a P.O.S.T. Grant in the amount of $90,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5465. (Approved)
2.I. ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE OF TRAFFIC AND SAFETY SEATBELT GRANT:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
Motion to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8026, Authorizing the City Manager to accept the Seatbelt Enforcement Grant from the California Office of Traffic and Safety (OTS) in the amount of $14,728; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5466. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8026, Authorizing the City Manager to accept the Seatbelt Enforcement Grant from the California Office of Traffic and Safety (OTS) in the amount of $14,728; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5466. (Approved)
2.L. SUPPORT FOR THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION’S CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDER PROGRAM:
Staff Report Item 2.L.
Councilmember Foat commented on the importance of Green Building.
Councilmember Mills stated his support of Green Building, but does not have information on the first three recitals of the resolution.
Motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21862, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING SUPPORT FOR THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION’S CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDER PROGRAM (CGB)"
amending the Resolution to delete the first three recitals, and add one generic recital at the discretion of staff.
Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet.
Vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21862, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING SUPPORT FOR THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION’S CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDER PROGRAM (CGB)"
amending the Resolution to delete the first three recitals, and add one generic recital at the discretion of staff.
(Approved)
City Manager Ready requested the City Council take Item 4.A. out of order.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. FUNDING FORMULA FOR PALM SPRINGS BUREAU OF TOURISM:
City Manager Ready, Michael Green, President Palm Springs Hospitality Association, Mary Jo Ginther, Palm Spring Bureau of Tourism, Ricardo Gomez, and John Williams, provided background information and a Power Point Presentation, as requested by the City Council in previous meetings regarding the Funding Formula for the Bureau of Tourism.
The City Council recessed at 9:00 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 9:06 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested staff address the current budget for the Bureau of Tourism, when the CPI adjustment would be effective, and stated he would prefer a maximum limit to the CPI adjustment.
Councilmember McCulloch requested the Bureau address the amount of TOT generated by the $180,000 increase in funding last year.
Councilmember Foat stated her support for the Bureau of Tourism's research project, and the new funding formula.
Councilmember Mills requested the Bureau address the percentage of TOT from other cities, and a comparison with other similar cities.
Mayor Oden stated his support for the Bureau's programs, the development of the funding formula toward the present funding goal.
Councilmember Mills commented on the cost of these similar amenities and programs as compared to other small towns such as Palm Springs.
ACTION:
Direct staff to include the increased funding and the funding formula in the upcoming budget.
By consensus of the City Council.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. ESTABLISHMENT OF A POLICY TO REQUIRE "PUBLIC BENEFITS" TO BE PROVIDED WITHIN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS:
Staff Report Item 3.A.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 4, 2007.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the correspondence sent by the Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood, the criteria for a Developer for a PDD, and the creation of the "wish list."
Councilmember McCulloch requested staff address recommendations, commented on City Council micro-management of PDD's, the difference between right-of-zone projects v. the PDD process, and recommends that "public benefit" be effectively vague.
Councilmember Mills commented on the process of trying to define public benefit, stated all the items on the list are a public benefit, and stated he is not in support of narrowing the definition of public benefit.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet commented on the current PDD process, and stated he does not agree with some overarching definition of public benefit, and he is in opposition to No. 4 in the policy.
ACTION:
Continue past the 10:00 P.M. tentative adjournment time.
By consensus of the City Council.
Mayor Oden stated the PDD is an effective tool, commented on the remaining developable land in the City, allowing creativity in the City, stated he would not be in support of limiting creativity and doing something different, and his support for the "project" itself being a public benefit.
Councilmember Foat stated her disagreement with the comments made concerning neighborhood input, commented that development impacts the feel and the look of the neighborhood, and stated these guidelines were to clarify the expectations to the developers.
Councilmember McCulloch requested the City Council deny the resolution and remain with the status quo.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet commented further on the concept of public benefit in certain circumstances.
Councilmember Mills commented on the impacts and the process of the developers meeting the requirements of a PDD as well as the benefits as outlined on the list.
Motion to Deny and take no action on the proposed resolution and remain with the status quo. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Oden.
Vote to Deny and take no action on the proposed resolution and remain with the status quo. (Approved)
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION:
Motion to Free Form Appoint Dr. Robert Gebhart and Norm King to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission, for the unexpired terms ending June 30, 2009.
Vote to Appoint Dr. Robert Gebhart and Norm King to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission, for the unexpired terms ending June 30, 2009. (Approved)
5.B. PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CUSTOMER PROMOTION WAIVING CERTAIN PARKING FEES:
Staff Report Item 5.B.
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 4, 2007.
Mayor Oden briefly left the dais.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the temporary nature of the program.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 21863, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, WAIVING CERTAIN PARKING FEES AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY AND JUNE, 2007 AS A CUSTOMER PARKING PROMOTION." Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 21863, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, WAIVING CERTAIN PARKING FEES AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY AND JUNE, 2007 AS A CUSTOMER PARKING PROMOTION." (Approved)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested staff follow-up on a previous request with respect to the conduct of cab drivers and possible training.
Councilmember McCulloch commented on the Shadowrock grading permit, requested staff look at obtaining a dB meter and training for noise enforcement, and commented on the increasing lack of civility at meetings in the City.
Councilmember Mills commented on the Shadowrock project.
Mayor Oden outlined the activities and events attended by the Mayor's Office.
ADJOURNMENT:
Apr 04, 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.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Oden and the City Council presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Barbara Gonzales Lyons, retired Tribal Councilmember of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, for her service to the Community.
David Erwin, Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, thanked the City Council for their sponsorship of the event and presented checks to the community organizations from the event.
Mayor Oden and the City Council presented a Certificate of Recognition and congratulated Jordan Kessler for his award for
Where the Palm Trees Grow
.
Dr. Gerald Lim, Piranha Swim Club, presented the City Council and the Parks and Recreation Department an Appreciation Award, for their continuing support of the Piranha Swim Club.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Manager Ready stated the City received a request from the property owner, to postpone Public Hearing Item 1.A.
Councilmember McCulloch noted his business related abstention on Item 2.C., Warrant No. 1019821.
Councilmember Foat requested Item 2.L. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Mayor Oden requested Items 2.H. and 2.I. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Motion to Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet.
Vote to Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. HSPB CASE NO. 54 - APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY AT 300 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (FORMER SANTA FE FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN) AS A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Discussion was held regarding conducting the public hearing at this time, consideration of the request from the property owner, and the merits of continuing the public hearing to a later date.
Motion to After consideration of the request of the owner, conduct the public hearing at this time. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet.
Vote to After consideration of the request of the owner, conduct the public hearing at this time. (Declined)
Motion to 1) Continue the public hearing with respect to the historic designation until such time as the application for Planned Development District is brought before the City Council. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Oden.
Vote to 1) Continue the public hearing with respect to the historic designation until such time as the application for Planned Development District is brought before the City Council. (Approved)
1.B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2007-08 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN. CDBG BUDGET ADOPTION, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) - GRANT NO. B-07-MC-06-0561 IN THE AMOUNT OF $517,881 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 CDBG PROGRAM:
Staff Report Item 1.B.
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, and Dale Cook, Community Development Administrator, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 4, 2007.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
GARY BOSWELL, Rotary Club, requested the City Council support the Rotary Club, Shoes That Fit Program, and thanked the City Council for their support.
HUNTER JOHNSON, Palm Springs, requested the City Council support improvements on Civic Drive.
MARC HAUPERT, CASA, requested the City Council support the Court Appointed Special Advocates for Riverside County program.
PETER DEMARTINO, Desert AIDS Project, requested the City Council support the CDBG grant to the Desert AIDS Project request for energy-efficient retrofitting.
DEAN LOCKWOOD, Mizell Senior Center, thanked the City Staff and the Committee, and requested the City Council support the request of the Mizell Senior Center for the Meals on Wheels Outreach Vehicle.
SHARON STEVENS, The Smile Factory, requested the City Council support the agreement with the Smile Factory for early childhood oral healthcare.
DANIEL YEBOAH, Help for Future Leaders, requested the City Council approve an agreement with Help for Future Leaders, for Transitional Housing operations.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember McCulloch requested a study session to review the process.
Councilmember Foat commented on the process and requested the Committee address housing for families affected by HIV.
Councilmember Mills stated last year the City Council requested input earlier into the process, and again they did not have input into the process.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet commented on the funding level, the process, and stated it would be difficult to include the City Council earlier in the process, but that the City Council could give policy direction.
Mayor Oden requested staff address CDBG funding with other cities in the Coachella Valley, commented on the CDBG guidelines that must be followed regardless of the Council interest in modifying the process, and stated after the election, the Council should have a study session with respect to the process and guidelines, then make some policy decisions.
Motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21854, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2007-08 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; APPROVING THE CDBG BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08; AUTHORIZE THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PLAN AND BUDGET TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) A5456;" and 2) Approve the following Subrecipient Agreements subject to approval of the City Attorney and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
A5457 Family YMCA of the Desert, Energy-Efficiency Improvements $29,744.
A5458 Desert AIDS Project, Energy-Efficiency Retrofitting, $115,000.
A5459 Mizell Senior Center, Meals On Wheels & Outreach Hybrid Vehicle, $27,200.
A5460 CASA for Riverside County, Inc., Support Program, $15,000.
A5461 Palm Springs Sunup Rotary Foundation, Shoes That Fit, $16,482.
A5462 Smile Factory for the Children of the Desert, Early Childhood Oral Healthcare, $19,000.
A5463 Fair Housing Council of Riverside, Fair Housing Program, $15,000.
City of Palm Springs Department of Public Works and Engineering, Civic Drive Street Improvements, $96,879.
City of Palm Springs Department of Parks and Recreation, JOJDH Unity Center Energy-Efficiency Improvements, $95,000. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet.
Vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21854, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2007-08 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; APPROVING THE CDBG BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08; AUTHORIZE THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PLAN AND BUDGET TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) A5456;" and 2) Approve the following Subrecipient Agreements subject to approval of the City Attorney and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
A5457 Family YMCA of the Desert, Energy-Efficiency Improvements $29,744.
A5458 Desert AIDS Project, Energy-Efficiency Retrofitting, $115,000.
A5459 Mizell Senior Center, Meals On Wheels & Outreach Hybrid Vehicle, $27,200.
A5460 CASA for Riverside County, Inc., Support Program, $15,000.
A5461 Palm Springs Sunup Rotary Foundation, Shoes That Fit, $16,482.
A5462 Smile Factory for the Children of the Desert, Early Childhood Oral Healthcare, $19,000.
A5463 Fair Housing Council of Riverside, Fair Housing Program, $15,000.
City of Palm Springs Department of Public Works and Engineering, Civic Drive Street Improvements, $96,879.
City of Palm Springs Department of Parks and Recreation, JOJDH Unity Center Energy-Efficiency Improvements, $95,000. (Approved)
The City Council recessed at 7:45 PM.
The City Council reconvened at 7:56 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
WENDIE BUSIG-KOHN, Palm Springs, commented on the recent charitable event
Doctors without Borders
.
ED TORRES, Palm Springs, stated his support for Item 2.L., the California Building Industry, Green Building Program.
DAVID PORTER, Palm Springs, commented on the noise and disturbance from short term rentals, stated the Police Department does not have a dB meter to measure noise.
ARLENE BATTISHILL, Palm Springs, requested the City Council postpone the policy discussion on "public benefits" within Planned Development Districts, and offered her services to help.
JERI VOGELSANG, Palm Springs Historical Society, announced an upcoming event by the Palm Springs Historical Society.
JIM STUART, Palm Springs, requested the City Council further review the policy in Item 3.A., requiring public benefits for Planned Development Districts.
JONO HILDNER, Palm Springs, stated the City issued a grading permit for the Shadowrock Project.
FRED BELL, BIA Desert Chapter, stated his support for Item 2.L., the California Building Industry, Green Building Program, and requested the City Council consider a density bonus if a developer participates in the program.
WESLEY COLE, Palm Springs, stated his support for Item 2.L., the California Building Industry, Green Building Program, and Item 2.D., the creation of the Resource Conservation Commission.
SHEILA COBRIN, stated her support for Item 2.L., the California Building Industry, Green Building Program.
JIM DOWLER, announced the upcoming annual Best of the Best Awards at the Palm Springs Convention Center.
THOMAS HALL, stated his support for Item 2.L., the California Building Industry, Green Building Program.
NANCY STUART, provided an update on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, and the activities of the Tram Board.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
Mayor Oden requested a report on noise caused from short-term rental properties.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Ready requested the Police Chief address the noise from short-term rentals.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 9:37 P.M. AS THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
RA1. FIVE YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2004-09 AND TEN YEAR HOUSING COMPLIANCE PLAN FOR MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 1 AND 2:
Staff Report Item RA1.
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 4, 2007.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested staff address the balance between household income in each project area, and the location of affordable housing projects.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 1324, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND APPROVING A FIVE YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND TEN YEAR HOUSING COMPLIANCE PLAN FOR THE PALM SPRINGS MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 1 AND 2." Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 1324, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND APPROVING A FIVE YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND TEN YEAR HOUSING COMPLIANCE PLAN FOR THE PALM SPRINGS MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 1 AND 2." (Approved)
RA2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Staff Report Item RA2.
Motion to Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of March 7, 2007. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of March 7, 2007. (Approved)
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED AT 9:46 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.J., and 2.K. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet.
Vote to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.J., and 2.K. (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. 1711, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.E. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2007:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.F. REQUEST BY VERN WRIGHT FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE (CASE NO. 5.1149-PCN) IN ORDER TO SELL ALCOHOL AT PS WINE LOCATED AT 188 SOUTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.G. AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5101 WITH PALM SPRINGS CLASSIC, LLC, PLACEMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC ART:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
2.J. PURCHASE OF AIRFIELD PAINT STRIPING MACHINE FOR THE AIRPORT AND APPROVE RELATED AIRPORT BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07:
Staff Report Item 2.J.
2.K. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STADIUM REPAINTING, CITY PROJECT NO. 07-02:
Staff Report Item 2.K.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.H. ACCEPTANCE OF PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING (P.O.S.T.) GRANT:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
Gary Jeandron, Police Chief, provided background information as outlined in the staff reports for Item 2.H. and 2.I. dated April 4, 2007.
Motion to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8025, Authorizing the City Manager to accept a P.O.S.T. Grant in the amount of $90,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5465. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8025, Authorizing the City Manager to accept a P.O.S.T. Grant in the amount of $90,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5465. (Approved)
2.I. ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE OF TRAFFIC AND SAFETY SEATBELT GRANT:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
Motion to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8026, Authorizing the City Manager to accept the Seatbelt Enforcement Grant from the California Office of Traffic and Safety (OTS) in the amount of $14,728; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5466. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8026, Authorizing the City Manager to accept the Seatbelt Enforcement Grant from the California Office of Traffic and Safety (OTS) in the amount of $14,728; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5466. (Approved)
2.L. SUPPORT FOR THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION’S CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDER PROGRAM:
Staff Report Item 2.L.
Councilmember Foat commented on the importance of Green Building.
Councilmember Mills stated his support of Green Building, but does not have information on the first three recitals of the resolution.
Motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21862, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING SUPPORT FOR THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION’S CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDER PROGRAM (CGB)"
amending the Resolution to delete the first three recitals, and add one generic recital at the discretion of staff.
Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet.
Vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21862, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING SUPPORT FOR THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION’S CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDER PROGRAM (CGB)"
amending the Resolution to delete the first three recitals, and add one generic recital at the discretion of staff.
(Approved)
City Manager Ready requested the City Council take Item 4.A. out of order.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. FUNDING FORMULA FOR PALM SPRINGS BUREAU OF TOURISM:
City Manager Ready, Michael Green, President Palm Springs Hospitality Association, Mary Jo Ginther, Palm Spring Bureau of Tourism, Ricardo Gomez, and John Williams, provided background information and a Power Point Presentation, as requested by the City Council in previous meetings regarding the Funding Formula for the Bureau of Tourism.
The City Council recessed at 9:00 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 9:06 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested staff address the current budget for the Bureau of Tourism, when the CPI adjustment would be effective, and stated he would prefer a maximum limit to the CPI adjustment.
Councilmember McCulloch requested the Bureau address the amount of TOT generated by the $180,000 increase in funding last year.
Councilmember Foat stated her support for the Bureau of Tourism's research project, and the new funding formula.
Councilmember Mills requested the Bureau address the percentage of TOT from other cities, and a comparison with other similar cities.
Mayor Oden stated his support for the Bureau's programs, the development of the funding formula toward the present funding goal.
Councilmember Mills commented on the cost of these similar amenities and programs as compared to other small towns such as Palm Springs.
ACTION:
Direct staff to include the increased funding and the funding formula in the upcoming budget.
By consensus of the City Council.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. ESTABLISHMENT OF A POLICY TO REQUIRE "PUBLIC BENEFITS" TO BE PROVIDED WITHIN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS:
Staff Report Item 3.A.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 4, 2007.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the correspondence sent by the Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood, the criteria for a Developer for a PDD, and the creation of the "wish list."
Councilmember McCulloch requested staff address recommendations, commented on City Council micro-management of PDD's, the difference between right-of-zone projects v. the PDD process, and recommends that "public benefit" be effectively vague.
Councilmember Mills commented on the process of trying to define public benefit, stated all the items on the list are a public benefit, and stated he is not in support of narrowing the definition of public benefit.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet commented on the current PDD process, and stated he does not agree with some overarching definition of public benefit, and he is in opposition to No. 4 in the policy.
ACTION:
Continue past the 10:00 P.M. tentative adjournment time.
By consensus of the City Council.
Mayor Oden stated the PDD is an effective tool, commented on the remaining developable land in the City, allowing creativity in the City, stated he would not be in support of limiting creativity and doing something different, and his support for the "project" itself being a public benefit.
Councilmember Foat stated her disagreement with the comments made concerning neighborhood input, commented that development impacts the feel and the look of the neighborhood, and stated these guidelines were to clarify the expectations to the developers.
Councilmember McCulloch requested the City Council deny the resolution and remain with the status quo.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet commented further on the concept of public benefit in certain circumstances.
Councilmember Mills commented on the impacts and the process of the developers meeting the requirements of a PDD as well as the benefits as outlined on the list.
Motion to Deny and take no action on the proposed resolution and remain with the status quo. Moved by Councilmember McCulloch, seconded by Mayor Oden.
Vote to Deny and take no action on the proposed resolution and remain with the status quo. (Approved)
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION:
Motion to Free Form Appoint Dr. Robert Gebhart and Norm King to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission, for the unexpired terms ending June 30, 2009.
Vote to Appoint Dr. Robert Gebhart and Norm King to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission, for the unexpired terms ending June 30, 2009. (Approved)
5.B. PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CUSTOMER PROMOTION WAIVING CERTAIN PARKING FEES:
Staff Report Item 5.B.
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 4, 2007.
Mayor Oden briefly left the dais.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the temporary nature of the program.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 21863, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, WAIVING CERTAIN PARKING FEES AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY AND JUNE, 2007 AS A CUSTOMER PARKING PROMOTION." Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 21863, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, WAIVING CERTAIN PARKING FEES AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY AND JUNE, 2007 AS A CUSTOMER PARKING PROMOTION." (Approved)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested staff follow-up on a previous request with respect to the conduct of cab drivers and possible training.
Councilmember McCulloch commented on the Shadowrock grading permit, requested staff look at obtaining a dB meter and training for noise enforcement, and commented on the increasing lack of civility at meetings in the City.
Councilmember Mills commented on the Shadowrock project.
Mayor Oden outlined the activities and events attended by the Mayor's Office.
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