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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Oden and the City Council proclaimed Thursday, May 3, 2007, as National Day of Prayer, in the City of Palm Springs.
Mayor Oden and the City Council presented Sandra Levinson with the 2007 Senior Inspiration Award.
Mayor Oden and the City Council proclaimed May, 2007, as Mental Health Month, in the City of Palm Springs.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Foat requested Item 2.M. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested Item 2.M. and Item 2.Q. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Mills noted his business related abstention on Item 2.C. Warrant No. 1020218, and requested Item 2.L. be removed from the Consent Calendar for a report from staff.
Motion to Free Form Accept the Agenda as amended.
Vote to Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. CASE NO. 5.1129, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION BY WESSMAN HOLDINGS, LLC FOR WELL IN THE DESERT TO OPERATE A FOOD DISTRIBUTION FACILITY LOCATED AT 181 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 2, 2007.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the number of days per week the organization is in operation.
Councilmember McCulloch requested staff address the number of years in Condition No. 4.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested staff address warehouse and office uses in the Downtown area.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
MARTHA HIGGINS, Wessman, Representing Applicant, stated the lease is a month-to-month tenancy, the stated use of the building per the lease agreement, and requested no conditions be placed on the approval of the CUP.
VIC GAINER, Representing Applicant, Well in the Desert, stated the Well was unaware of the need for a use permit, outlined the uses and limitations of the program, and stated the Well will obey the rules as outlined in the CUP.
AMY BAHNSON, read a letter from the West Valley Interfaith Association, in support of granting the CUP to the Well in the Desert.
FR. ANDREW GREEN, stated his support for the Well in the Desert program to distribute food to people in need, and requested the City Council grant the CUP.
JOHN TYMON, Palm Springs, requested the City Council grant the CUP to the Well in the Desert.
TAHLIB McMICHEAUX, Well in the Desert, stated the hours of the program, provided statistics on the users of the program, and requested the City Council grant the CUP to the Well in the Desert.
DAN MAGILL, Palm Springs, Well in the Desert, provided information on the program, and requested the City Council grant the CUP to operate the grocery giveaway program.
DON PARKER, stated his business is located near the Well and they have not had any problems with the Well in the Desert, and requested that sound ordinances are complied with and proper restrooms are provided if the CUP is granted.
REV. KEVIN JOHNSON, commented on the surrounding area and requested the City Council grant the CUP to the Well in the Desert.
GAYLE HODGES, Well in the Desert, provided background information on the Well in the Desert programs, and requested the City Council grant the CUP to the Well in the Desert.
DAVID STEWARD, commented on his positive experience with the Well in the Desert, and stated his support for granting the CUP to the Well in the Desert.
CHERYL CERVANTES, provided some statistics from the Department of Agriculture, and requested the City Council grant the CUP to the Well in the Desert.
JOHN HUGHES, stated the Well in the Desert does a great job, but stated the location is a wrong place for the Well in the Desert program.
ROXANN PLOSS, Palm Springs, commented on her experience observing the food distribution, stated the appearance of the building and parking needs improvement.
BOB HUNT, Palm Springs, commented on the hours of the program and requested the City Council grant the CUP to the Well in the Desert.
PATRICIA MEREDITH, expressed concerns with the location of program, and requested the City Council not support the CUP at this location.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, submitted a petition with names of 50 businesses in the surrounding area, opposed to the CUP to the Well in the Desert at that location.
LESLIE ANDREWS, stated her support for the Well in the Desert, and the City Council needs to do what is best for Downtown Palm Springs.
LINDA STAR, Rancho Mirage, stated her support for the Well in the Desert.
SCOTT SIMMONS, Palm Springs, stated the program does not belong in the business district in the City.
DICK RODGERS, stated the location is not correct in Downtown Palm Springs.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember McCulloch stated this is not the right place for this use on a permanent basis, and stated the City could revoke the permit at any time without notice, but a new location needs to found.
Councilmember Foat commented on the problems that can be created by the homeless, stated the City needs to give a hand to those that need the services, read a statement by Planning Commissioner Scott, and advised the Well to look for an alternate location.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested staff address that the use is permitted with the CUP, stated he observed the operation, and commented on the actions and treatment by the creator of the program, and requested a month to month CUP.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the current operation without the needed CUP, if a permit has been obtained for the sign, stated that the Well in the Desert operates against the rules, and commented on the findings needed to be made with respect to the General Plan, and stated he is not in support for a CUP for an entire year.
Mayor Oden commented on the history with the Well in the Desert and the leadership and the Board, requested staff address where the use is permitted, and stated this is not a good location for this program, and requested a 6 month CUP.
Councilmember Foat commented on the conditions of the working poor, and requested the City Council provide a one year CUP, while they seek an alternative location.
Councilmember McCulloch commented on the conditions and the limited scope of the CUP.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested clarification on the one-year CUP.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address subsection 5 of section 2 of the proposed resolution, the revocation process of a CUP, and the process one year from now.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 21878, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN INSTITUTION OF CHARITABLE NATURE (WELL IN THE DESERT) LOCATED AT 181 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15" amending the Resolution by deleting Condition No. 4 and Condition No. 5, and clarifying Condition No. 14 that the CUP runs with the land. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 21878, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN INSTITUTION OF CHARITABLE NATURE (WELL IN THE DESERT) LOCATED AT 181 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15" amending the Resolution by deleting Condition No. 4 and Condition No. 5, and clarifying Condition No. 14 that the CUP runs with the land. (Approved)
The City Council recessed at 7:59 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 8:11 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
EARL GREIF, Rancho Mirage, announced the Tolerance Education Center he is creating in Rancho Mirage, and requested funding by the City.
SCOTT MEREDITH, Palm Springs, requested the City Council support the proposed VillageFest Rules and Regulations.
DANA STEWART, Palm Springs, commented on eco-tourism and the potential for the City of Palm Springs.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, requested the City Council support Item 2.M., new rules for VillageFest.
WILLY HOLLAND, commented on the issues of the homeless and the issues in the Desert Highland Gateway area.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Ready presented an "Employee Highlight" with Vicki Oltean, Parks and Recreation Manager, and previewed new trash containers for Downtown.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.N., 2.O., and 2.P. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.N., 2.O., and 2.P. (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. 1712, AMENDING PARAGRAPH 5 OF SUBSECTION A OF SECTION 94.06.01 OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE TO ALLOW FRONT AND SIDE YARD SETBACKS ON MAJOR AND SECONDARY THOROUGHFARES TO BE REDUCED UP TO THE SAME AMOUNT AS FRONT AND SIDE YARD SETBACKS ON LOCAL/COLLECTOR STREETS THROUGH THE ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION PROCESS:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.E. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF MARCH 31, 2007:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.F. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE GOLF CLUB DRIVE CULVERT RECONSTRUCTION, CITY PROJECT NO. 05-18:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.G. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE VISTA CHINO (STATE HIGHWAY 111)/SUNRISE WAY STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 06-06:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
2.H. PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 020-N, WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR USE OF EMERGENCY RELIEF (ER) FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY ROAD OPENING ON INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AT THE WHITEWATER RIVER, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. ER-4211(012):
Staff Report Item 2.H.
2.I. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5312 WITH HOGLE-IRELAND ASSOCIATES FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE FOCUSED ENTITLEMENT SERVICES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS MODERN HOMES' PEDREGAL PROJECT, CASE 5.1103, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33162:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
2.J. RESIGNATION OF MERLE C. MILLER FROM THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION:
Staff Report Item 2.J.
2.K. MID-TERM VACANCY ON THE PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT COMMISSION:
Staff Report Item 2.K.
2.N. SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT, AMENDING ARTICLE 11.7 ANNUAL LEAVE USAGE TO PROVIDE THAT NO MORE THAN FOUR SHIFT EMPLOYEES ARE SCHEDULED OFF, TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE AND THE PALM SPRINGS FIRE SAFETY UNIT:
Staff Report Item 2.N.
2.O. SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT, AMENDING ARTICLE 17 ANNUAL LEAVE TO PROVIDE THAT NO MORE THAN FOUR SHIFT EMPLOYEES ARE SCHEDULED OFF, TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE AND THE PALM SPRINGS FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION:
Staff Report Item 2.O.
2.P. ACCEPT GRANTS FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION IN THE AMOUNTS OF $1,500,000 FOR THE DESIGN OF THE NEXT AIRFIELD PROJECT AND $350,000 FOR THE MASTER PLAN PROCESS:
Staff Report Item 2.P.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.L. LAND VESTING AGREEMENT WITH THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS TO CORRECT VESTING OF FOUR (4) PARCELS IN THE TAHQUITZ REGIONAL PARK, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST:
Staff Report Item 2.L.
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 2, 2007.
Motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21882, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A LAND VESTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS TO CORRECT VESTING OF FOUR (4) PARCELS IN THE TAHQUITZ REGIONAL PARK, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents subject to the City Attorney's approval. A5476.
Vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21882, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A LAND VESTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS TO CORRECT VESTING OF FOUR (4) PARCELS IN THE TAHQUITZ REGIONAL PARK, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents subject to the City Attorney's approval. A5476. (Approved)
2.M. VILLAGEFEST RULES AND REGULATIONS:
Staff Report Item 2.M.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address Merchant rules, and commented on other uses such as lawyers and real estate agents.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested staff highlight the Farmers Market, and how many vendors may participate.
Motion to Free Form Adopt Resolution No. 21883, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REVISED VILLAGEFEST RULES AND REGULATIONS TO BE EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2007" amending the rules to provide a definition of merchant vendor.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 21883, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REVISED VILLAGEFEST RULES AND REGULATIONS TO BE EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2007" amending the rules to provide a definition of merchant vendor. (Approved)
2.Q. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5097 WITH LAMAR CENTRAL OUTDOOR, LLC. FOR THE RELOCATION OF FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAYS FROM HIGHWAY 111 TO INTERSTATE 10:
Staff Report Item 2.Q.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested staff address the agreement to move the billboards along Highway 111 to the Interstate 10 corridor.
Motion to Free Form 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8037, Approving Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A5097 with Lamar Central Outdoor, LLC, for the relocation of four (4) additional outdoor advertising displays from Highway 111 to Interstate 10; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5097.
Vote to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8037, Approving Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A5097 with Lamar Central Outdoor, LLC, for the relocation of four (4) additional outdoor advertising displays from Highway 111 to Interstate 10; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5097. (Approved)
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES TO SCREEN COMMISSION AND BOARD APPLICATIONS, TO DETERMINE QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AS PART OF THE 2007 ANNUAL RECRUITMENT OF CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
Staff Report Item 5.A.
City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 2, 2007.
Councilmember Foat requested the City Council interview candidates for the Planning Commission, and stated she would be interested in serving on the subcommittee for Historic Site Preservation Board, Parks and Recreation Commission and Public Arts Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet stated he would be interested in serving on the subcommittee for the Historic Site Preservation Board and the Resource Conservation Commission, and stated he would fill in as needed.
Councilmember McCulloch stated he would be interested in serving on the subcommittee for the Airport Commission, the Tramway Board and the VillageFest Board.
Councilmember Mills requested the City Council interview candidates for the Historic Site Preservation Board as well as the Planning Commission, stated he would be interested in serving on the subcommittee for the Public Arts Commission, and indicated he would serve on other subcommittees as needed.
Discussion was held regarding the process of selecting subcommittees, the interview process, and the preference of allowing the Commission Chair or Vice Chair to sit in on the interviews.
Councilmember McCulloch called to speak
ACTION:
Mayor Oden appointed two-member City Council subcommittees consisting of the Mayor and one alternating Councilmember to screen commission and board applications to determine qualified applicants for the following commissions and boards: Airport Commission, Mayor Oden and Councilmember McCulloch; Parks and Recreation Commission, Mayor Oden and Councilmember Foat; Public Arts Commission, Mayor Oden and Councilmember Mills; Resource Conservation Commission, Mayor Oden and Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet; Tramway Board, Mayor Oden and Councilmember McCulloch; VillageFest Board, Mayor Oden and Councilmember McCulloch.
ACTION:
1) Direct the City Clerk to assign the remaining subcommittees (Administrative Appeals Board, Human Rights Commission, Library Board, Personnel Board, and the Rent Review Commission) with the Mayor and an alternating member of the City Council as appropriate; and 2) Direct the subcommittees to solicit input from the respective Commission Chair or Vice Chair with respect to the needs of the Commission, but only allow the subcommittee to participate in the interviews.
By consensus of the City Council.
Motion to Waive the procedures in Resolution No. 18804, for the 2007 Annual Recruitment process, to allow for the City Council as a whole, to participate in the interview of all Applicants for the Planning Commission and the Historic Site Preservation Board. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Oden.
Vote to Waive the procedures in Resolution No. 18804, for the 2007 Annual Recruitment process, to allow for the City Council as a whole, to participate in the interview of all Applicants for the Planning Commission and the Historic Site Preservation Board. (Approved)
5.B. ESTABLISHMENT OF ALTERNATIVE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS - PDD:
Staff Report Item 5.B.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 2, 2007.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address if the Council will see the project at preliminary approval, but not at final unless appealed or requested by the City Council.
Councilmember Mills requested that the City Council also see a conceptual landscape plan with the Preliminary PDD, requested the deletion of signs in Checklist Item 2(a)(iii), and requested staff address the requirement of a Geo Soils Report and photo-simulations.
Motion to Direct staff to allow application submittals for Planned Development Districts based on alternate "completion checklist" to include massing studies and conceptual landscape plan; and exclude detailed building elevations, landscape and color / materials boards, ADA path of travel and accessibility features, and remove ’signs’ from 2(a)(iii) on the proposed checklist. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet.
Vote to Direct staff to allow application submittals for Planned Development Districts based on alternate "completion checklist" to include massing studies and conceptual landscape plan; and exclude detailed building elevations, landscape and color / materials boards, ADA path of travel and accessibility features, and remove ’signs’ from 2(a)(iii) on the proposed checklist. (Approved)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Mayor Oden announced the activities and events attended by the Mayor’s Office.
ADJOURNMENT:
May 02, 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:
Mayor Oden and the City Council proclaimed Thursday, May 3, 2007, as National Day of Prayer, in the City of Palm Springs.
Mayor Oden and the City Council presented Sandra Levinson with the 2007 Senior Inspiration Award.
Mayor Oden and the City Council proclaimed May, 2007, as Mental Health Month, in the City of Palm Springs.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Foat requested Item 2.M. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested Item 2.M. and Item 2.Q. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Mills noted his business related abstention on Item 2.C. Warrant No. 1020218, and requested Item 2.L. be removed from the Consent Calendar for a report from staff.
Motion to Free Form Accept the Agenda as amended.
Vote to Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. CASE NO. 5.1129, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION BY WESSMAN HOLDINGS, LLC FOR WELL IN THE DESERT TO OPERATE A FOOD DISTRIBUTION FACILITY LOCATED AT 181 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 2, 2007.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the number of days per week the organization is in operation.
Councilmember McCulloch requested staff address the number of years in Condition No. 4.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested staff address warehouse and office uses in the Downtown area.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
MARTHA HIGGINS, Wessman, Representing Applicant, stated the lease is a month-to-month tenancy, the stated use of the building per the lease agreement, and requested no conditions be placed on the approval of the CUP.
VIC GAINER, Representing Applicant, Well in the Desert, stated the Well was unaware of the need for a use permit, outlined the uses and limitations of the program, and stated the Well will obey the rules as outlined in the CUP.
AMY BAHNSON, read a letter from the West Valley Interfaith Association, in support of granting the CUP to the Well in the Desert.
FR. ANDREW GREEN, stated his support for the Well in the Desert program to distribute food to people in need, and requested the City Council grant the CUP.
JOHN TYMON, Palm Springs, requested the City Council grant the CUP to the Well in the Desert.
TAHLIB McMICHEAUX, Well in the Desert, stated the hours of the program, provided statistics on the users of the program, and requested the City Council grant the CUP to the Well in the Desert.
DAN MAGILL, Palm Springs, Well in the Desert, provided information on the program, and requested the City Council grant the CUP to operate the grocery giveaway program.
DON PARKER, stated his business is located near the Well and they have not had any problems with the Well in the Desert, and requested that sound ordinances are complied with and proper restrooms are provided if the CUP is granted.
REV. KEVIN JOHNSON, commented on the surrounding area and requested the City Council grant the CUP to the Well in the Desert.
GAYLE HODGES, Well in the Desert, provided background information on the Well in the Desert programs, and requested the City Council grant the CUP to the Well in the Desert.
DAVID STEWARD, commented on his positive experience with the Well in the Desert, and stated his support for granting the CUP to the Well in the Desert.
CHERYL CERVANTES, provided some statistics from the Department of Agriculture, and requested the City Council grant the CUP to the Well in the Desert.
JOHN HUGHES, stated the Well in the Desert does a great job, but stated the location is a wrong place for the Well in the Desert program.
ROXANN PLOSS, Palm Springs, commented on her experience observing the food distribution, stated the appearance of the building and parking needs improvement.
BOB HUNT, Palm Springs, commented on the hours of the program and requested the City Council grant the CUP to the Well in the Desert.
PATRICIA MEREDITH, expressed concerns with the location of program, and requested the City Council not support the CUP at this location.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, submitted a petition with names of 50 businesses in the surrounding area, opposed to the CUP to the Well in the Desert at that location.
LESLIE ANDREWS, stated her support for the Well in the Desert, and the City Council needs to do what is best for Downtown Palm Springs.
LINDA STAR, Rancho Mirage, stated her support for the Well in the Desert.
SCOTT SIMMONS, Palm Springs, stated the program does not belong in the business district in the City.
DICK RODGERS, stated the location is not correct in Downtown Palm Springs.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember McCulloch stated this is not the right place for this use on a permanent basis, and stated the City could revoke the permit at any time without notice, but a new location needs to found.
Councilmember Foat commented on the problems that can be created by the homeless, stated the City needs to give a hand to those that need the services, read a statement by Planning Commissioner Scott, and advised the Well to look for an alternate location.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested staff address that the use is permitted with the CUP, stated he observed the operation, and commented on the actions and treatment by the creator of the program, and requested a month to month CUP.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the current operation without the needed CUP, if a permit has been obtained for the sign, stated that the Well in the Desert operates against the rules, and commented on the findings needed to be made with respect to the General Plan, and stated he is not in support for a CUP for an entire year.
Mayor Oden commented on the history with the Well in the Desert and the leadership and the Board, requested staff address where the use is permitted, and stated this is not a good location for this program, and requested a 6 month CUP.
Councilmember Foat commented on the conditions of the working poor, and requested the City Council provide a one year CUP, while they seek an alternative location.
Councilmember McCulloch commented on the conditions and the limited scope of the CUP.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested clarification on the one-year CUP.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address subsection 5 of section 2 of the proposed resolution, the revocation process of a CUP, and the process one year from now.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 21878, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN INSTITUTION OF CHARITABLE NATURE (WELL IN THE DESERT) LOCATED AT 181 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15" amending the Resolution by deleting Condition No. 4 and Condition No. 5, and clarifying Condition No. 14 that the CUP runs with the land. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 21878, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN INSTITUTION OF CHARITABLE NATURE (WELL IN THE DESERT) LOCATED AT 181 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15" amending the Resolution by deleting Condition No. 4 and Condition No. 5, and clarifying Condition No. 14 that the CUP runs with the land. (Approved)
The City Council recessed at 7:59 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 8:11 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
EARL GREIF, Rancho Mirage, announced the Tolerance Education Center he is creating in Rancho Mirage, and requested funding by the City.
SCOTT MEREDITH, Palm Springs, requested the City Council support the proposed VillageFest Rules and Regulations.
DANA STEWART, Palm Springs, commented on eco-tourism and the potential for the City of Palm Springs.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, requested the City Council support Item 2.M., new rules for VillageFest.
WILLY HOLLAND, commented on the issues of the homeless and the issues in the Desert Highland Gateway area.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Ready presented an "Employee Highlight" with Vicki Oltean, Parks and Recreation Manager, and previewed new trash containers for Downtown.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.N., 2.O., and 2.P. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.N., 2.O., and 2.P. (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. 1712, AMENDING PARAGRAPH 5 OF SUBSECTION A OF SECTION 94.06.01 OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE TO ALLOW FRONT AND SIDE YARD SETBACKS ON MAJOR AND SECONDARY THOROUGHFARES TO BE REDUCED UP TO THE SAME AMOUNT AS FRONT AND SIDE YARD SETBACKS ON LOCAL/COLLECTOR STREETS THROUGH THE ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION PROCESS:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.E. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF MARCH 31, 2007:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.F. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE GOLF CLUB DRIVE CULVERT RECONSTRUCTION, CITY PROJECT NO. 05-18:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.G. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE VISTA CHINO (STATE HIGHWAY 111)/SUNRISE WAY STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 06-06:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
2.H. PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 020-N, WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR USE OF EMERGENCY RELIEF (ER) FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY ROAD OPENING ON INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AT THE WHITEWATER RIVER, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. ER-4211(012):
Staff Report Item 2.H.
2.I. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5312 WITH HOGLE-IRELAND ASSOCIATES FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE FOCUSED ENTITLEMENT SERVICES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS MODERN HOMES' PEDREGAL PROJECT, CASE 5.1103, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33162:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
2.J. RESIGNATION OF MERLE C. MILLER FROM THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION:
Staff Report Item 2.J.
2.K. MID-TERM VACANCY ON THE PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT COMMISSION:
Staff Report Item 2.K.
2.N. SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT, AMENDING ARTICLE 11.7 ANNUAL LEAVE USAGE TO PROVIDE THAT NO MORE THAN FOUR SHIFT EMPLOYEES ARE SCHEDULED OFF, TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE AND THE PALM SPRINGS FIRE SAFETY UNIT:
Staff Report Item 2.N.
2.O. SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT, AMENDING ARTICLE 17 ANNUAL LEAVE TO PROVIDE THAT NO MORE THAN FOUR SHIFT EMPLOYEES ARE SCHEDULED OFF, TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE AND THE PALM SPRINGS FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION:
Staff Report Item 2.O.
2.P. ACCEPT GRANTS FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION IN THE AMOUNTS OF $1,500,000 FOR THE DESIGN OF THE NEXT AIRFIELD PROJECT AND $350,000 FOR THE MASTER PLAN PROCESS:
Staff Report Item 2.P.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.L. LAND VESTING AGREEMENT WITH THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS TO CORRECT VESTING OF FOUR (4) PARCELS IN THE TAHQUITZ REGIONAL PARK, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST:
Staff Report Item 2.L.
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 2, 2007.
Motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21882, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A LAND VESTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS TO CORRECT VESTING OF FOUR (4) PARCELS IN THE TAHQUITZ REGIONAL PARK, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents subject to the City Attorney's approval. A5476.
Vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21882, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A LAND VESTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS TO CORRECT VESTING OF FOUR (4) PARCELS IN THE TAHQUITZ REGIONAL PARK, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents subject to the City Attorney's approval. A5476. (Approved)
2.M. VILLAGEFEST RULES AND REGULATIONS:
Staff Report Item 2.M.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address Merchant rules, and commented on other uses such as lawyers and real estate agents.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested staff highlight the Farmers Market, and how many vendors may participate.
Motion to Free Form Adopt Resolution No. 21883, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REVISED VILLAGEFEST RULES AND REGULATIONS TO BE EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2007" amending the rules to provide a definition of merchant vendor.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 21883, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REVISED VILLAGEFEST RULES AND REGULATIONS TO BE EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2007" amending the rules to provide a definition of merchant vendor. (Approved)
2.Q. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5097 WITH LAMAR CENTRAL OUTDOOR, LLC. FOR THE RELOCATION OF FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAYS FROM HIGHWAY 111 TO INTERSTATE 10:
Staff Report Item 2.Q.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet requested staff address the agreement to move the billboards along Highway 111 to the Interstate 10 corridor.
Motion to Free Form 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8037, Approving Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A5097 with Lamar Central Outdoor, LLC, for the relocation of four (4) additional outdoor advertising displays from Highway 111 to Interstate 10; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5097.
Vote to 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8037, Approving Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A5097 with Lamar Central Outdoor, LLC, for the relocation of four (4) additional outdoor advertising displays from Highway 111 to Interstate 10; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5097. (Approved)
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES TO SCREEN COMMISSION AND BOARD APPLICATIONS, TO DETERMINE QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AS PART OF THE 2007 ANNUAL RECRUITMENT OF CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
Staff Report Item 5.A.
City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 2, 2007.
Councilmember Foat requested the City Council interview candidates for the Planning Commission, and stated she would be interested in serving on the subcommittee for Historic Site Preservation Board, Parks and Recreation Commission and Public Arts Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet stated he would be interested in serving on the subcommittee for the Historic Site Preservation Board and the Resource Conservation Commission, and stated he would fill in as needed.
Councilmember McCulloch stated he would be interested in serving on the subcommittee for the Airport Commission, the Tramway Board and the VillageFest Board.
Councilmember Mills requested the City Council interview candidates for the Historic Site Preservation Board as well as the Planning Commission, stated he would be interested in serving on the subcommittee for the Public Arts Commission, and indicated he would serve on other subcommittees as needed.
Discussion was held regarding the process of selecting subcommittees, the interview process, and the preference of allowing the Commission Chair or Vice Chair to sit in on the interviews.
Councilmember McCulloch called to speak
ACTION:
Mayor Oden appointed two-member City Council subcommittees consisting of the Mayor and one alternating Councilmember to screen commission and board applications to determine qualified applicants for the following commissions and boards: Airport Commission, Mayor Oden and Councilmember McCulloch; Parks and Recreation Commission, Mayor Oden and Councilmember Foat; Public Arts Commission, Mayor Oden and Councilmember Mills; Resource Conservation Commission, Mayor Oden and Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet; Tramway Board, Mayor Oden and Councilmember McCulloch; VillageFest Board, Mayor Oden and Councilmember McCulloch.
ACTION:
1) Direct the City Clerk to assign the remaining subcommittees (Administrative Appeals Board, Human Rights Commission, Library Board, Personnel Board, and the Rent Review Commission) with the Mayor and an alternating member of the City Council as appropriate; and 2) Direct the subcommittees to solicit input from the respective Commission Chair or Vice Chair with respect to the needs of the Commission, but only allow the subcommittee to participate in the interviews.
By consensus of the City Council.
Motion to Waive the procedures in Resolution No. 18804, for the 2007 Annual Recruitment process, to allow for the City Council as a whole, to participate in the interview of all Applicants for the Planning Commission and the Historic Site Preservation Board. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Oden.
Vote to Waive the procedures in Resolution No. 18804, for the 2007 Annual Recruitment process, to allow for the City Council as a whole, to participate in the interview of all Applicants for the Planning Commission and the Historic Site Preservation Board. (Approved)
5.B. ESTABLISHMENT OF ALTERNATIVE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS - PDD:
Staff Report Item 5.B.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 2, 2007.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address if the Council will see the project at preliminary approval, but not at final unless appealed or requested by the City Council.
Councilmember Mills requested that the City Council also see a conceptual landscape plan with the Preliminary PDD, requested the deletion of signs in Checklist Item 2(a)(iii), and requested staff address the requirement of a Geo Soils Report and photo-simulations.
Motion to Direct staff to allow application submittals for Planned Development Districts based on alternate "completion checklist" to include massing studies and conceptual landscape plan; and exclude detailed building elevations, landscape and color / materials boards, ADA path of travel and accessibility features, and remove ’signs’ from 2(a)(iii) on the proposed checklist. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet.
Vote to Direct staff to allow application submittals for Planned Development Districts based on alternate "completion checklist" to include massing studies and conceptual landscape plan; and exclude detailed building elevations, landscape and color / materials boards, ADA path of travel and accessibility features, and remove ’signs’ from 2(a)(iii) on the proposed checklist. (Approved)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Mayor Oden announced the activities and events attended by the Mayor’s Office.
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