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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
PRESENTATIONS:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Motion to Free Form Accept the Agenda as presented.
Vote to Accept the Agenda as presented. (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
HAROLD MEYERMAN, requested the City Council fund a grant in the amount $70,000 for the Palm Springs Art Museum.
TOM STANSBURY AND DIANE ROSS, announced the public safety activities of the Deepwell Neighborhood Organization.
WILLIAM KOPELK and PHILIP SMITH, requested financial support for the Modernism Week event, and provided an overview of the event and the activities.
VIC GAINER, Palm Springs, commented on the current litigation between the City and the Desert Water Agency, and requested the City Council look at dissolving the Desert Water Agency.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, provided an update on the activities of MainStreet and requested funding for public restrooms in the Downtown area.
DANA STEWART, Palm Springs, requested the City Council address the loud military jets taking off from Palm Springs International Airport, and address water and environmental issues in the City.
JOHN BALINGIT, Palm Springs, requested funding for repairs to the basketball courts.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
1. STUDY SESSION:
1.A. JOINT STUDY SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD FOR DISCUSSION AND TO PROVIDE DIRECTION ON HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION CHAPTER 8.05 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Ken Lyon, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the Memorandum to the City Manager dated March 9, 2007.
Discussion was held regarding modifications to the definition of a class 3 site, review of applications, alternations, and/or demolitions on properties on any City approved survey, as eligible for historic classification at the local, state or national level, education and notification programs, authority for the final decision of class 1 sites, designations due to age of property, rights of private property owners, the responsible party to approve a "stay of demolition," resources and tools requested by the Board to protect properties on the City survey.
ACTION:
1) Direct staff to draft modifications to the ordinance that address a time period that a property would remain on the survey which can effect the property, an accelerated process for corporative property owners, a potential "opt-out" process to remove a property off the survey list and potential designation; and 2) Direct the Historic Site Preservation Board to develop comprehensive education and proactive notification programs.
By consensus of the City Council.
The City Council recessed at 7:47 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 7:53 P.M.
Discussion was held with respect to modifications and increases for violations to non-permitted demolition and alteration of historic structures and denial or delay of future building permits.
ACTION:
Direct staff to review and propose increases to fines within reason, and aggressively enforce the vacant building ordinance.
By consensus of the City Council.
Discussion was held with respect to the modifications and funding of the Plaque Program.
ACTION:
1) Continue to fund the purchase and installation of historic markers for Class 1 historic sites; and 2) Direct the Historic Site Preservation Board to further review and recommend other fundraising and sponsorship activities.
By consensus of the City Council.
Discussion was held regarding potential site visits by members of the Historical Site Preservation Board.
ACTION
: Not to legislate site visits and allow the Board the flexibility by their own practice.
By consensus of the City Council.
Discussion was held to expand and provide for 400 foot radius for noticing.
ACTION:
Direct staff to prepare amendments requiring 400 foot radius notification, or as otherwise consistant with other notification requirements of the Code.
By consensus of the City Council.
The Historic Site Preservation Board adjourned at 8:25 P.M. and the City Council recessed.
The City Council reconvened at 8:32 P.M.
1.B. CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08:
Staff Report Item 1.B.
City Manager Ready and Craig Graves, Director of Finance, provided background information as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Annual Budget document dated May 23, 2007.
Councilmember Foat requested a process for funding of the special events and community promotions, and additional information on return of investment on special events.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet commented on the community assistance and special events, and requested all events be added to the list, and recommended a process be developed to assist in the decision making process of funding events.
Mayor Oden also requested that staff provide the amount of in-kind services the City provides to the special and community events.
Councilmember McCulloch stated he previously requested a plan for funding charitable events and commented on the funding of special events and charitable events, and requested a detailed discussion on the use of taxpayer funds for charitable events.
Councilmember Mills stated we should create a line item for special events and a maximum level of funding each year.
The City Council recessed at 8:47 P.M. and convened as the City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency for a SPECIAL MEETING.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Staff Report Item RA1.
Motion to Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of April 4, 2007 and April 18, 2007. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of April 4, 2007 and April 18, 2007. (Approved)
RA2. CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE AND ESTOPPEL AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENT WITH NEXUS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - CENTRAL DIVISION TRANSFERRING ITS RIGHTS, POWERS AND INTERESTS TO LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC.:
Staff Report Item RA2.
ACTION:
Removed from the Agenda at the request of staff.
By consensus of the Agency Members.
RA3. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH VISTA SUNRISE APARTMENTS LP, TO ALLOW $75,000 OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HOLDBACK TO BE USED TO INCREASE AND ENHANCE THE MECHANICAL SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING ALONG THE VISTA CHINO ROAD - HIGHWAY 111 FRONTAGE:
Staff Report Item RA3.
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 23, 2007.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the funding mechanism and the mesh screening.
Councilmember Mills questioned why the Agency is paying for these requests, and why screening was not included in the original plans, stated the mechanical equipment was not included in the site plans, and requested staff address the approval process to ensure such an item does not happen again.
Mayor Oden commented on the funding and security aspects of the project, and commented on the possibility of sharing the costs with others.
Councilmember Mills commented on the security, and commented on the cost being bourn by the Agency.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the placement of the air conditioners at the project and if the placement was indicated on the approved plans.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet stated that perhaps some financial assistance be sought out and perhaps the Item should be continued.
Motion to 1) Continue the Item; and 2) Direct staff to encourage financial participation by other stakeholders. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet, seconded by Mayor Oden.
Vote to 1) Continue the Item; and 2) Direct staff to encourage financial participation by other stakeholders. (Approved)
The City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9:15 P.M., and the City Council reconvened.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
The City Council commented on the recent ICSC Conference in Las Vegas.
ADJOURNMENT:
May 23, 2007 City Council Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
PRESENTATIONS:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Motion to Free Form Accept the Agenda as presented.
Vote to Accept the Agenda as presented. (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
HAROLD MEYERMAN, requested the City Council fund a grant in the amount $70,000 for the Palm Springs Art Museum.
TOM STANSBURY AND DIANE ROSS, announced the public safety activities of the Deepwell Neighborhood Organization.
WILLIAM KOPELK and PHILIP SMITH, requested financial support for the Modernism Week event, and provided an overview of the event and the activities.
VIC GAINER, Palm Springs, commented on the current litigation between the City and the Desert Water Agency, and requested the City Council look at dissolving the Desert Water Agency.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, provided an update on the activities of MainStreet and requested funding for public restrooms in the Downtown area.
DANA STEWART, Palm Springs, requested the City Council address the loud military jets taking off from Palm Springs International Airport, and address water and environmental issues in the City.
JOHN BALINGIT, Palm Springs, requested funding for repairs to the basketball courts.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
1. STUDY SESSION:
1.A. JOINT STUDY SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD FOR DISCUSSION AND TO PROVIDE DIRECTION ON HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION CHAPTER 8.05 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Ken Lyon, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the Memorandum to the City Manager dated March 9, 2007.
Discussion was held regarding modifications to the definition of a class 3 site, review of applications, alternations, and/or demolitions on properties on any City approved survey, as eligible for historic classification at the local, state or national level, education and notification programs, authority for the final decision of class 1 sites, designations due to age of property, rights of private property owners, the responsible party to approve a "stay of demolition," resources and tools requested by the Board to protect properties on the City survey.
ACTION:
1) Direct staff to draft modifications to the ordinance that address a time period that a property would remain on the survey which can effect the property, an accelerated process for corporative property owners, a potential "opt-out" process to remove a property off the survey list and potential designation; and 2) Direct the Historic Site Preservation Board to develop comprehensive education and proactive notification programs.
By consensus of the City Council.
The City Council recessed at 7:47 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 7:53 P.M.
Discussion was held with respect to modifications and increases for violations to non-permitted demolition and alteration of historic structures and denial or delay of future building permits.
ACTION:
Direct staff to review and propose increases to fines within reason, and aggressively enforce the vacant building ordinance.
By consensus of the City Council.
Discussion was held with respect to the modifications and funding of the Plaque Program.
ACTION:
1) Continue to fund the purchase and installation of historic markers for Class 1 historic sites; and 2) Direct the Historic Site Preservation Board to further review and recommend other fundraising and sponsorship activities.
By consensus of the City Council.
Discussion was held regarding potential site visits by members of the Historical Site Preservation Board.
ACTION
: Not to legislate site visits and allow the Board the flexibility by their own practice.
By consensus of the City Council.
Discussion was held to expand and provide for 400 foot radius for noticing.
ACTION:
Direct staff to prepare amendments requiring 400 foot radius notification, or as otherwise consistant with other notification requirements of the Code.
By consensus of the City Council.
The Historic Site Preservation Board adjourned at 8:25 P.M. and the City Council recessed.
The City Council reconvened at 8:32 P.M.
1.B. CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08:
Staff Report Item 1.B.
City Manager Ready and Craig Graves, Director of Finance, provided background information as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Annual Budget document dated May 23, 2007.
Councilmember Foat requested a process for funding of the special events and community promotions, and additional information on return of investment on special events.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet commented on the community assistance and special events, and requested all events be added to the list, and recommended a process be developed to assist in the decision making process of funding events.
Mayor Oden also requested that staff provide the amount of in-kind services the City provides to the special and community events.
Councilmember McCulloch stated he previously requested a plan for funding charitable events and commented on the funding of special events and charitable events, and requested a detailed discussion on the use of taxpayer funds for charitable events.
Councilmember Mills stated we should create a line item for special events and a maximum level of funding each year.
The City Council recessed at 8:47 P.M. and convened as the City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency for a SPECIAL MEETING.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Staff Report Item RA1.
Motion to Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of April 4, 2007 and April 18, 2007. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of April 4, 2007 and April 18, 2007. (Approved)
RA2. CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE AND ESTOPPEL AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENT WITH NEXUS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - CENTRAL DIVISION TRANSFERRING ITS RIGHTS, POWERS AND INTERESTS TO LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC.:
Staff Report Item RA2.
ACTION:
Removed from the Agenda at the request of staff.
By consensus of the Agency Members.
RA3. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH VISTA SUNRISE APARTMENTS LP, TO ALLOW $75,000 OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HOLDBACK TO BE USED TO INCREASE AND ENHANCE THE MECHANICAL SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING ALONG THE VISTA CHINO ROAD - HIGHWAY 111 FRONTAGE:
Staff Report Item RA3.
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 23, 2007.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the funding mechanism and the mesh screening.
Councilmember Mills questioned why the Agency is paying for these requests, and why screening was not included in the original plans, stated the mechanical equipment was not included in the site plans, and requested staff address the approval process to ensure such an item does not happen again.
Mayor Oden commented on the funding and security aspects of the project, and commented on the possibility of sharing the costs with others.
Councilmember Mills commented on the security, and commented on the cost being bourn by the Agency.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the placement of the air conditioners at the project and if the placement was indicated on the approved plans.
Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet stated that perhaps some financial assistance be sought out and perhaps the Item should be continued.
Motion to 1) Continue the Item; and 2) Direct staff to encourage financial participation by other stakeholders. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Pougnet, seconded by Mayor Oden.
Vote to 1) Continue the Item; and 2) Direct staff to encourage financial participation by other stakeholders. (Approved)
The City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9:15 P.M., and the City Council reconvened.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
The City Council commented on the recent ICSC Conference in Las Vegas.
ADJOURNMENT:
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