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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Roll Call: 4 members present, 2 members absent, 0 members excused.
PRESENTATIONS:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Mills requested Item 2.I. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Motion to Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch.
Vote to Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. CASE NO. 5.1152 THE 2007 COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE OF THE PALM SPRINGS GENERAL PLAN:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Ken Lyon, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the General Plan.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
JAMES CRIPPAN, read a letter from the Board of the Tahquitz River Estates Neighborhood Organization dated July 1, 2007.
JANE COWLES SMITH, Palm Springs, provided information on the lack of water in Riverside County.
APRIL HILDNER, Palm Springs, outlined the issues in the letter submitted by Builders Supply dated July 9, 2007.
MARVIN ROOS, requested two modifications to the General Plan as outlined in his letter dated July 11, 2007.
ARLENE BATTISHILL, commented on the property and development around the Convention Center, and requested the General Plan address global warming.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
The City Council discussed the next step for the City Council deliberation of the General Plan.
Councilmember McCulloch commented on the lack of public testimony on the General Plan.
Councilmember Mills commented on the public testimony and the written comments received and responded to by staff.
Mayor Oden commented on the success of the General Plan process and the outreach to the community.
Motion to 1) Close the public testimony portion of the public hearing and continue the Item to July 18, 2007. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch.
Vote to 1) Close the public testimony portion of the public hearing and continue the Item to July 18, 2007. (Approved)
1.B. TWO APPEALS OF A DECISION BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO CERTIFY THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 5.1115 AND ASSOCIATED VARIANCE NO. 6.493 FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF FIVE WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 6,000 FEET WEST OF INDIAN AVENUE, NORTH OF I-10, SOUTH OF DILLON ROAD AND EAST OF HWY 62:
Staff Report Item 1.B.
Motion to Free Form 1) Continue the Public Hearing to July 25, 2007, with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing.
Vote to 1) Continue the Public Hearing to July 25, 2007, with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. (Approved)
1.C. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION OF MAY 23, 2007 DENYING CASE NO. 3.2999 SFR CASE NO. 7.1215 AMM AN APPLICATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF A TWO STORY HILLSIDE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 350 EL PORTAL BY OWNER STEVEN VAN:
Motion to Free Form 1) Continue the Public Hearing to July 18, 2007; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing.
Vote to 1) Continue the Public Hearing to July 18, 2007; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
WENDIE BUSIG-KOHN, Palm Springs, commented on the proposed increase in salary to the Councilmembers.
JANE COWLES SMITH, Palm Springs, commented on the settlement of her lawsuit against the City with regard to Section 14.
ARLENE BATTISHILL, commented on an article in the Los Angeles Times and campaign financing.
DANA STEWART, Palm Springs, commented on eco-development, global warming and windmills.
VIC GAINER, Palm Springs, commented on Item 2.H., and outlined the programs of the Well in the Desert.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
Councilmember McCulloch and Mayor Oden commented on campaign finance in the City of Palm Springs.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
Councilmember McCulloch thanked staff for the permissive-protective traffic light system.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., and 2.H. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch.
Vote to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., and 2.H. (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. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF APRIL 30, 2007:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.E. APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP 33162 AND A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS MODERN HOMES VI, LLC, FOR A 2 LOT TRACT MAP FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES LOCATED AT 2855 N. PALM CANYON DRIVE:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.F. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE GOLF CLUB DRIVE CULVERT RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT 05-18:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.G. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 OF AGREEMENT NO. A5430 WITH HUNT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. FOR A TERM EXTENSION AND AMOUNT INCREASE FOR OVERSIGHT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RELATED TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
2.H. DENYING CASE NO. 5.1157 CUP APPLICATION FROM THE WELL IN THE DESERT TO OPERATE A FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTER LOCATED AT 202 SAN RAFAEL DRIVE:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.I. APPROVAL OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT BUDGET AMENDMENTS:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the location of Percolation Ponds of 7A, 7B and 8.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 21969, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08." Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Oden.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 21969, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08." (Approved)
3. LEGISLATIVE:
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
5. NEW BUSINESS:
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Mayor Oden requested staff schedule a future Study Session for planned improvements of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, commented on the July 4th Fireworks Display, noted the passing of Howard Gordon, and requested staff place on the July 25, 2007, Agenda funding for sponsorship of the Young Americans and Palm Springs High School Band concert series.
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Jul 11, 2007 City Council Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Roll Call: 4 members present, 2 members absent, 0 members excused.
PRESENTATIONS:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Mills requested Item 2.I. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Motion to Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch.
Vote to Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. CASE NO. 5.1152 THE 2007 COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE OF THE PALM SPRINGS GENERAL PLAN:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Ken Lyon, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the General Plan.
Mayor Oden opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
JAMES CRIPPAN, read a letter from the Board of the Tahquitz River Estates Neighborhood Organization dated July 1, 2007.
JANE COWLES SMITH, Palm Springs, provided information on the lack of water in Riverside County.
APRIL HILDNER, Palm Springs, outlined the issues in the letter submitted by Builders Supply dated July 9, 2007.
MARVIN ROOS, requested two modifications to the General Plan as outlined in his letter dated July 11, 2007.
ARLENE BATTISHILL, commented on the property and development around the Convention Center, and requested the General Plan address global warming.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
The City Council discussed the next step for the City Council deliberation of the General Plan.
Councilmember McCulloch commented on the lack of public testimony on the General Plan.
Councilmember Mills commented on the public testimony and the written comments received and responded to by staff.
Mayor Oden commented on the success of the General Plan process and the outreach to the community.
Motion to 1) Close the public testimony portion of the public hearing and continue the Item to July 18, 2007. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch.
Vote to 1) Close the public testimony portion of the public hearing and continue the Item to July 18, 2007. (Approved)
1.B. TWO APPEALS OF A DECISION BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO CERTIFY THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 5.1115 AND ASSOCIATED VARIANCE NO. 6.493 FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF FIVE WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 6,000 FEET WEST OF INDIAN AVENUE, NORTH OF I-10, SOUTH OF DILLON ROAD AND EAST OF HWY 62:
Staff Report Item 1.B.
Motion to Free Form 1) Continue the Public Hearing to July 25, 2007, with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing.
Vote to 1) Continue the Public Hearing to July 25, 2007, with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. (Approved)
1.C. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION OF MAY 23, 2007 DENYING CASE NO. 3.2999 SFR CASE NO. 7.1215 AMM AN APPLICATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF A TWO STORY HILLSIDE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 350 EL PORTAL BY OWNER STEVEN VAN:
Motion to Free Form 1) Continue the Public Hearing to July 18, 2007; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing.
Vote to 1) Continue the Public Hearing to July 18, 2007; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
WENDIE BUSIG-KOHN, Palm Springs, commented on the proposed increase in salary to the Councilmembers.
JANE COWLES SMITH, Palm Springs, commented on the settlement of her lawsuit against the City with regard to Section 14.
ARLENE BATTISHILL, commented on an article in the Los Angeles Times and campaign financing.
DANA STEWART, Palm Springs, commented on eco-development, global warming and windmills.
VIC GAINER, Palm Springs, commented on Item 2.H., and outlined the programs of the Well in the Desert.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
Councilmember McCulloch and Mayor Oden commented on campaign finance in the City of Palm Springs.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
Councilmember McCulloch thanked staff for the permissive-protective traffic light system.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., and 2.H. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch.
Vote to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., and 2.H. (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. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF APRIL 30, 2007:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.E. APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP 33162 AND A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS MODERN HOMES VI, LLC, FOR A 2 LOT TRACT MAP FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES LOCATED AT 2855 N. PALM CANYON DRIVE:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.F. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE GOLF CLUB DRIVE CULVERT RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT 05-18:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.G. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 OF AGREEMENT NO. A5430 WITH HUNT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. FOR A TERM EXTENSION AND AMOUNT INCREASE FOR OVERSIGHT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RELATED TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
2.H. DENYING CASE NO. 5.1157 CUP APPLICATION FROM THE WELL IN THE DESERT TO OPERATE A FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTER LOCATED AT 202 SAN RAFAEL DRIVE:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.I. APPROVAL OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT BUDGET AMENDMENTS:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the location of Percolation Ponds of 7A, 7B and 8.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 21969, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08." Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Oden.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 21969, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08." (Approved)
3. LEGISLATIVE:
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
5. NEW BUSINESS:
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Mayor Oden requested staff schedule a future Study Session for planned improvements of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, commented on the July 4th Fireworks Display, noted the passing of Howard Gordon, and requested staff place on the July 25, 2007, Agenda funding for sponsorship of the Young Americans and Palm Springs High School Band concert series.
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