Lee Husfeldt, Office of Neighborhood Involvement, introduced two new neighborhood organizations Racquet Club West and Ruth Hardy Park and announced newly elected Officers of the ONI.

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:

ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:

City Clerk Thompson stated staff requests the City Council remove Items 2.G. and 2.O. from the agenda, and requested the City Council table Item 5.A. to the meeting of January 9, 2008.

Councilmember Mills requested Item 2.L. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion, and noted his business related abstention on Consent Calendar Item 2.O.

Mayor Pougnet requested Items 2.O. and 2.U. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.

Motion to Free Form Accept the Agenda as amended.

Vote to Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)

1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1.A. URGENCY ORDINANCES ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE STANDARDS CODE:

Staff Report Item 1.A.

City Attorney Holland provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 19, 2007.

Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.

Councilmember Mills thanked staff for ample opportunity to review the extensive materials, and requested staff provide additional time to review the final codes prior to adoption.

Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the requirement for fire sprinklers for residential properties.

Motion to Free Form 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; 2) Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1731, "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2007 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE WITH APPENDIX CHAPTER 1, APPENDICES C, I, AND J, AND THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE 2007 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, EXISTING BUILDING, AND ENERGY CODES, AND THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, FROM JANUARY 1, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2008;" 3) Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1732, "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION FROM JANUARY 1, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2008;" and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 22115, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT CERTAIN LOCAL CONDITIONS REQUIRE AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2007 EDITION, AND THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION."

Vote to 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; 2) Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1731, "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2007 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE WITH APPENDIX CHAPTER 1, APPENDICES C, I, AND J, AND THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE 2007 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, EXISTING BUILDING, AND ENERGY CODES, AND THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, FROM JANUARY 1, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2008;" 3) Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1732, "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION FROM JANUARY 1, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2008;" and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 22115, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT CERTAIN LOCAL CONDITIONS REQUIRE AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2007 EDITION, AND THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION." (Approved)

RA1. DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH RE: LOFT PARTNERS PALM SPRINGS, LLC, ON 7.8 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE ALVARADO AND AMADO ROAD, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT AREA NO. 2, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MONDRIAN HOTEL:

Staff Report Item RA1.

Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 19, 2007.

Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speaker addressed the City Council.

LAURA KIBBY, thanked the City Council and staff for their support in developing the agreement and the project.

No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.

Motion to Free Form (Community Redevelopment Agency) 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1342, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH RE: LOFT PARTNERS PALM SPRINGS, LLC, FOR A 7.8 ACRE AGENCY-OWNED PARCEL AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE ALVARADO AND AMADO ROAD, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MONDRIAN HOTEL WITH 200 HOTEL ROOMS, 50 CONDOMINIUM-HOTEL UNITS, AND 150 CONDOMINIUM UNITS;" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. A0527C. (City Council) Adopt Resolution No. 22116, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONCURRING WITH THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S APPROVAL OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH RE: LOFT PARTNERS PALM SPRINGS, LLC, FOR A 7.8 ACRE AGENCY-OWNED PARCEL AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE ALVARADO AND AMADO ROAD, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MONDRIAN HOTEL WITH 200 HOTEL ROOMS, 50 CONDOMINIUM-HOTEL UNITS, AND 150 CONDOMINIUM UNITS."

Vote to (Community Redevelopment Agency) 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1342, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH RE: LOFT PARTNERS PALM SPRINGS, LLC, FOR A 7.8 ACRE AGENCY-OWNED PARCEL AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE ALVARADO AND AMADO ROAD, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MONDRIAN HOTEL WITH 200 HOTEL ROOMS, 50 CONDOMINIUM-HOTEL UNITS, AND 150 CONDOMINIUM UNITS;" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. A0527C. (City Council) Adopt Resolution No. 22116, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONCURRING WITH THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S APPROVAL OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH RE: LOFT PARTNERS PALM SPRINGS, LLC, FOR A 7.8 ACRE AGENCY-OWNED PARCEL AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE ALVARADO AND AMADO ROAD, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MONDRIAN HOTEL WITH 200 HOTEL ROOMS, 50 CONDOMINIUM-HOTEL UNITS, AND 150 CONDOMINIUM UNITS." (Approved)

The City Council recessed at 7:31 p.m. the City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency continued.

Councilmember Mills returned to the dais.

RA2. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH O & M HR, LLC, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A HARD ROCK HOTEL, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE EL SEGUNDO AND ANDREAS ROAD, TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT TO JUNE 30, 2008:

Staff Report Item RA2.

Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 19, 2007.

Motion to Free Form 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1343, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH O & M HR, LLC FOR A 5.7 ACRE AGENCY OWNED PARCEL AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE EL SEGUNDO AND ANDREAS ROAD, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HARD ROCK HOTEL, EXTENDING THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2008;" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. A0500C.

Vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1343, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH O & M HR, LLC FOR A 5.7 ACRE AGENCY OWNED PARCEL AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE EL SEGUNDO AND ANDREAS ROAD, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HARD ROCK HOTEL, EXTENDING THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2008;" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. A0500C. (Approved)

RA3. PURCHASE OF TWO (2) INTEGRATED SWEEPER/SCRUBBERS AND TWO (2) MINI SCRUBBERS FOR USE IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA:

Staff Report Item RA3.

City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 19, 2007

Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address when the equipment will be placed in service, how to measure the success of the program, and requested an update in six months.

Mayor Pougnet requested the City Manager address the staffing of maintenance work in the Downtown area.

Motion to Free Form 1) Approve the purchase of two (2) integrated sweeper/scrubbers (M20) and two (2) mini scrubbers (7100) for use by the Parks and Recreation Department in the Downtown area in the amount of $153,383.25 from Tenant Sales and Service Company from the California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) Contract No. 4-06-038-001B; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 1344, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and 3) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents.

Vote to 1) Approve the purchase of two (2) integrated sweeper/scrubbers (M20) and two (2) mini scrubbers (7100) for use by the Parks and Recreation Department in the Downtown area in the amount of $153,383.25 from Tenant Sales and Service Company from the California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) Contract No. 4-06-038-001B; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 1344, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and 3) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. (Approved)

The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:41 p.m and the City Council reconvened.

2. CONSENT CALENDAR:

Motion to Free Form Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.M., 2.N., 2.P., 2.Q., 2.R., 2.S., and 2.T.

Vote to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.M., 2.N., 2.P., 2.Q., 2.R., 2.S., and 2.T. (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. EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH POLICE CHIEF DAVID G. DOMINGUEZ:

Staff Report Item 2.D.

2.E. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4724 WITH DMC DESIGN GROUP, INC., FOR STORM DRAIN LINE 22 EXTENSION, CITY PROJECT 07-15:

Staff Report Item 2.E.

2.F. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2007:

Staff Report Item 2.F.

2.I. SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT LEASE OF OLD FIXED BASE OPERATOR FACILITY:

Staff Report Item 2.I.

2.J. MODIFICATIONS TO AIRPORT ROADWAY SIGNAGE BY SIGN INDUSTRIES, INC:

Staff Report Item 2.J.

2.K. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5275 WITH ENGINEERING RESOURCES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,035, PALM SPRINGS STORM DRAIN LINES 6A, 8, 20C, AND 20CA, CITY PROJECT NO. 05-20:

Staff Report Item 2.K.

2.M. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR THE 2007-08 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL, CITY PROJECT 07-18:

Staff Report Item 2.M.

2.N. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5488 WITH ALLEN F. SMOOT & ASSOCIATES AS THE CITY'S CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE, ADDING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 HOURLY PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS:

Staff Report Item 2.N.

2.P. INDEMNITY AGREEMENT WITH PALM HILLS LAND CORPORATION AND PALM HILLS COMPANY:

Staff Report Item 2.P.

2.Q. DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FEE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07:

Staff Report Item 2.Q.

2.R. APPOINTMENT TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL BOARD:

Staff Report Item 2.R.

2.S. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:

Staff Report Item 2.S.

2.T. AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE VILLAGEFEST BOLLARD INSTALLATION PROJECT, PHASE II, CITY PROJECT NO. 05-25:

Staff Report Item 2.T.

EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:

2.G. FINAL MAP 33341 AND A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH AQUA PALM SPRINGS, LLC, FOR A 6 LOT TRACT MAP FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES LOCATED AT 2705 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY:

Staff Report Item 2.G.

Removed from the Agenda at the request of staff.

2.H. PURCHASE OF SEVEN (7) NEW 2008 FORD TRUCKS FOR USE IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS:

Staff Report Item 2.H.

Removed from the Agenda at the request of staff.

2.L. REQUEST BY SOBHY YOUSEF FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE IN ORDER TO SELL BEER AND WINE AT SHELL SERVICE CENTER LOCATED AT 1708 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE:

Staff Report Item 2.L.

Councilmember Mills requested staff address the current use of the market at the location and if they are in compliance, and spoke against the increase in the retail area.

ACTION: Direct staff to further research the current use and compliance and return to the City Council. By consensus of the City Council.

Councilmember Mills stated his business related conflict of interest with respect to Item 2.O., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber.

2.O. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE "E" THE PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT'S FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT BOND:

Staff Report Item 2.O.

Motion to Free Form Adopt Resolution No. 22120, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE "E" THE PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT BOND"

Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 22120, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE "E" THE PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT BOND" (Approved)

Councilmember Mills returned to the dais.

2.U. PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE AMENDED GAMING COMPACT BETWEEN THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA (SB957) TORLAKSON:

Staff Report Item 2.U.

City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 19, 2007.

Motion to Free Form Adopt Resolution No. 22121, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE AMENDED 2006 GAMING COMPACT BETWEEN THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA (SB957) TORLAKSON."

Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 22121, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE AMENDED 2006 GAMING COMPACT BETWEEN THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA (SB957) TORLAKSON." (Approved)

3. LEGISLATIVE:

3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 12.20.020 TO REVISE THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS FOR MURRAY CANYON DRIVE, TACHEVAH DRIVE, AND TOLEDO AVENUE:

Staff Report Item 3.A.

David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 19, 2007.

Councilmember Weigel stated that staff needs to do additional work for other traffic calming elements.

Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address other traffic calming measures.

Councilmember Mills requested staff address the conversion of Toledo to a collector street, and requested staff look at CDBG Block Grant funding for street modifications.

Motion to Free Form 1) Direct staff to further study and provide options for reducing the speed limit and other traffic calming alternatives; 2) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and 3) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1733, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 12.20.020 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS FOR VARIOUS CITY STREETS."

Vote to 1) Direct staff to further study and provide options for reducing the speed limit and other traffic calming alternatives; 2) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and 3) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1733, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 12.20.020 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS FOR VARIOUS CITY STREETS." (Approved)

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

5. NEW BUSINESS:

5.A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT FISCAL YEAR 2008-09, CDBG PROGRAM, 34TH PROGRAM YEAR:

Staff Report Item 5.A.

Tabled to January 9, 2008 at the request of staff.

5.B. REQUEST BY NEJAT KOHAN FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION TO ALLOW THE CONTINUATION OF AN UNUSED ENTITLEMENT TO CONVERT 12 HOTEL ROOMS INTO CONDOMINIUMS AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF EIGHT ADDITIONAL CONDOMINIUMS LOCATED AT 640 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE (SPANISH INN), ZONE R-3, SECTION 11:

Staff Report Item 5.B.

Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 19, 2007.

Councilmember Mills requested staff address Planning Commission Milestone No. 2 and if ample time was left for the applicant to perform, modifications and timing of the final plan check, bonding requirements and obligations, and the curb requirements.

Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the concerns from the neighborhood.

Councilmember Hutcheson spoke in support of the Planning Commission recommendation.

Motion to Free Form Adopt Resolution No. 22122, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2007, TO SEPTEMBER 5, 2008, CASE NO. 5.1012 CUP / TTM 31104, TO ALLOW THE CONTINUATION OF AN UNUSED ENTITLEMENT TO CONVERT 12 HOTEL ROOMS INTO CONDOMINIUMS AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF EIGHT ADDITIONAL CONDOMINIUMS, LOCATED AT 640 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R-3, SECTION 11."

Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 22122, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2007, TO SEPTEMBER 5, 2008, CASE NO. 5.1012 CUP / TTM 31104, TO ALLOW THE CONTINUATION OF AN UNUSED ENTITLEMENT TO CONVERT 12 HOTEL ROOMS INTO CONDOMINIUMS AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF EIGHT ADDITIONAL CONDOMINIUMS, LOCATED AT 640 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R-3, SECTION 11." (Approved)

5.C. PROPOSED SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT FOR THE KRAFT NABISCO CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,000 FUNDED WITH COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS BUDGETED UNALLOCATED FUNDING:

Staff Report Item 5.C.

City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 19, 2007.

Motion to Free Form 1) Approve an Event Sponsorship Agreement for the Kraft Nabisco Championship in the Amount of $26,000; 2) Authorize the Director of Finance/City Treasurer to allocate $26,000 from budgeted Community Promotions Unallocated Priorities; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. A5599.

Vote to 1) Approve an Event Sponsorship Agreement for the Kraft Nabisco Championship in the Amount of $26,000; 2) Authorize the Director of Finance/City Treasurer to allocate $26,000 from budgeted Community Promotions Unallocated Priorities; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. A5599. (Approved)

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:

Councilmember Hutcheson commented on public safety and requested the City Manager form a transition committee for the incoming Police Chief, and requested a study session to discuss street repairs, funding, and priorities.

Councilmember Mills commented on the Street Repair Program, the removal of plant material and requested improved records with respect to approved landscape plans, and requested a report on the RFP process on the Golf Course Contract.

Mayor Pougnet requested staff address, via the docket review, the resident and other rates/fees for golf and leisure.

ADJOURNMENT:

Dec 19, 2007 City Council Meeting

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CALL TO ORDER:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

INVOCATION:

Roll Call: 5 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.

PRESENTATIONS:

Chris Copeland, Wintec Energy, presented a $1,000 donation to the Police Activities League (PAL).

Lee Husfeldt, Office of Neighborhood Involvement, introduced two new neighborhood organizations Racquet Club West and Ruth Hardy Park and announced newly elected Officers of the ONI.

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:

ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:

City Clerk Thompson stated staff requests the City Council remove Items 2.G. and 2.O. from the agenda, and requested the City Council table Item 5.A. to the meeting of January 9, 2008.

Councilmember Mills requested Item 2.L. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion, and noted his business related abstention on Consent Calendar Item 2.O.

Mayor Pougnet requested Items 2.O. and 2.U. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.

Motion to Free Form Accept the Agenda as amended.

Vote to Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)

1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1.A. URGENCY ORDINANCES ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE STANDARDS CODE:

Staff Report Item 1.A.

City Attorney Holland provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 19, 2007.

Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.

Councilmember Mills thanked staff for ample opportunity to review the extensive materials, and requested staff provide additional time to review the final codes prior to adoption.

Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the requirement for fire sprinklers for residential properties.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

AFTAB DADA, General Manager Hilton Palm Springs, stated his support for Item 5.C., sponsorship of the Kraft Nabisco Championship.

KEN GRAHM, Fair Housing Council of Riverside Council, commented on the status of foreclosures and legislation.

WENDIE BUSIG-KOHN, Palm Springs, commented on the activities of the Desert Philanthropic Association.

PAUL McLAUGHLIN, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Toledo Avenue.

KEN ROSEMEYER, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Murray Canyon.

DAVID LIPKIN, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Toledo Avenue, and to reclassify Toledo as a collector road.

FRANK WENZEL, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Toledo Avenue.

NEJAT KOHAN, spoke in support of Item 5.B., and requested the City Council grant a one-year time extension for the Spanish Inn.

SUSAN SHANKMAN, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Toledo Avenue.

TERRY SHANKMAN, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Toledo Avenue.

HERBERT FRANKLIN, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Toledo Avenue and Murray Canyon.

DEAN McINTOSH, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Toledo Avenue.

RANDALL ERICKSON, Palm Springs, commented on the traffic calming program for the Movie Colony in relation to the Spanish Inn.

CHARLES SACHS, Palm Springs, commented on the removal of a tree in his condominium complex.

DIANNE MARANTZ, Palm Springs, thanked the City Council and the Palm Springs Police Department for recognition as Citizen of the Year.

BILL WICKHAM, Palm Springs, commented on the traffic calming in the Movie Colony Neighborhood at the Spanish Inn.

PAT OYGAR, Desert Water Agency, commented on the Agency's plan for water conservation.

NORMA LOVITZ, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Toledo Avenue.

RICHARD GHYSELS, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Toledo Avenue.

EILEEN KELLY, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Toledo Avenue.

GRAHAM YOUNG, commented on Item 5.B., extension of the Spanish Inn, stated the map has expired and should not be extended, and requested further conditions on the project.

DICK GREENLAW, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Toledo Avenue.

LISA LUISI, Palm Springs, commented on the Movie Colony traffic calming plan.

VICTORIA MILLER, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Toledo Avenue.

CRAIG BLAU, commented on Item 2.S., spoke in opposition of the Hotel Incentive Program and stated the small hotels did not have input into the program.

TERRI DEAN, Palm Springs, spoke in support of reduced speed limit on Toledo Avenue.

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:

Councilmember Weigel and the City Council recognized Police Chief Gary Jeandron and thanked him for his service.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:

The Community Redevelopment Agency convened at 7:26 p.m. to hear a public hearing with the City Council and other Agency business.

1. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:

Councilmember Mills stated he has a business related conflict of interest with respect to Item RA1., would not participate in the discussion or the vote and left Council Chamber.

RA1. DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH RE: LOFT PARTNERS PALM SPRINGS, LLC, ON 7.8 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE ALVARADO AND AMADO ROAD, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT AREA NO. 2, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MONDRIAN HOTEL:

Staff Report Item RA1.

Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 19, 2007.

Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speaker addressed the City Council.

LAURA KIBBY, thanked the City Council and staff for their support in developing the agreement and the project.

No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.

The City Council recessed at 7:31 p.m. the City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency continued.

Councilmember Mills returned to the dais.

RA2. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH O & M HR, LLC, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A HARD ROCK HOTEL, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE EL SEGUNDO AND ANDREAS ROAD, TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT TO JUNE 30, 2008:

Staff Report Item RA2.

Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 19, 2007.

RA3. PURCHASE OF TWO (2) INTEGRATED SWEEPER/SCRUBBERS AND TWO (2) MINI SCRUBBERS FOR USE IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA:

Staff Report Item RA3.

City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 19, 2007

Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address when the equipment will be placed in service, how to measure the success of the program, and requested an update in six months.

Mayor Pougnet requested the City Manager address the staffing of maintenance work in the Downtown area.

The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:41 p.m and the City Council reconvened.

2. CONSENT CALENDAR:

Motion to Free Form Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.M., 2.N., 2.P., 2.Q., 2.R., 2.S., and 2.T.

Vote to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.M., 2.N., 2.P., 2.Q., 2.R., 2.S., and 2.T. (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. EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH POLICE CHIEF DAVID G. DOMINGUEZ:

Staff Report Item 2.D.

2.E. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4724 WITH DMC DESIGN GROUP, INC., FOR STORM DRAIN LINE 22 EXTENSION, CITY PROJECT 07-15:

Staff Report Item 2.E.

2.F. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2007:

Staff Report Item 2.F.

2.I. SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT LEASE OF OLD FIXED BASE OPERATOR FACILITY:

Staff Report Item 2.I.

2.J. MODIFICATIONS TO AIRPORT ROADWAY SIGNAGE BY SIGN INDUSTRIES, INC:

Staff Report Item 2.J.

2.K. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5275 WITH ENGINEERING RESOURCES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,035, PALM SPRINGS STORM DRAIN LINES 6A, 8, 20C, AND 20CA, CITY PROJECT NO. 05-20:

Staff Report Item 2.K.

2.M. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR THE 2007-08 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL, CITY PROJECT 07-18:

Staff Report Item 2.M.

2.N. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5488 WITH ALLEN F. SMOOT & ASSOCIATES AS THE CITY'S CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE, ADDING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 HOURLY PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS:

Staff Report Item 2.N.

2.P. INDEMNITY AGREEMENT WITH PALM HILLS LAND CORPORATION AND PALM HILLS COMPANY:

Staff Report Item 2.P.

2.Q. DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FEE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07:

Staff Report Item 2.Q.

2.R. APPOINTMENT TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL BOARD:

Staff Report Item 2.R.

2.S. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:

Staff Report Item 2.S.

2.T. AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE VILLAGEFEST BOLLARD INSTALLATION PROJECT, PHASE II, CITY PROJECT NO. 05-25:

Staff Report Item 2.T.

EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:

2.G. FINAL MAP 33341 AND A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH AQUA PALM SPRINGS, LLC, FOR A 6 LOT TRACT MAP FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES LOCATED AT 2705 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY:

Staff Report Item 2.G.

Removed from the Agenda at the request of staff.

2.H. PURCHASE OF SEVEN (7) NEW 2008 FORD TRUCKS FOR USE IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS:

Staff Report Item 2.H.

Removed from the Agenda at the request of staff.

2.L. REQUEST BY SOBHY YOUSEF FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE IN ORDER TO SELL BEER AND WINE AT SHELL SERVICE CENTER LOCATED AT 1708 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE:

Staff Report Item 2.L.

Councilmember Mills requested staff address the current use of the market at the location and if they are in compliance, and spoke against the increase in the retail area.

ACTION: Direct staff to further research the current use and compliance and return to the City Council. By consensus of the City Council.

Councilmember Mills stated his business related conflict of interest with respect to Item 2.O., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber.

2.O. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE "E" THE PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT'S FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT BOND:

Staff Report Item 2.O.

Councilmember Mills returned to the dais.

2.U. PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE AMENDED GAMING COMPACT BETWEEN THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA (SB957) TORLAKSON:

Staff Report Item 2.U.

City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 19, 2007.

3. LEGISLATIVE:

3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 12.20.020 TO REVISE THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS FOR MURRAY CANYON DRIVE, TACHEVAH DRIVE, AND TOLEDO AVENUE:

Staff Report Item 3.A.

David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 19, 2007.

Councilmember Weigel stated that staff needs to do additional work for other traffic calming elements.

Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address other traffic calming measures.

Councilmember Mills requested staff address the conversion of Toledo to a collector street, and requested staff look at CDBG Block Grant funding for street modifications.

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

5. NEW BUSINESS:

5.A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT FISCAL YEAR 2008-09, CDBG PROGRAM, 34TH PROGRAM YEAR:

Staff Report Item 5.A.

Tabled to January 9, 2008 at the request of staff.

5.B. REQUEST BY NEJAT KOHAN FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION TO ALLOW THE CONTINUATION OF AN UNUSED ENTITLEMENT TO CONVERT 12 HOTEL ROOMS INTO CONDOMINIUMS AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF EIGHT ADDITIONAL CONDOMINIUMS LOCATED AT 640 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE (SPANISH INN), ZONE R-3, SECTION 11:

Staff Report Item 5.B.

Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 19, 2007.

Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the concerns from the neighborhood.

Councilmember Hutcheson spoke in support of the Planning Commission recommendation.

5.C. PROPOSED SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT FOR THE KRAFT NABISCO CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,000 FUNDED WITH COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS BUDGETED UNALLOCATED FUNDING:

Staff Report Item 5.C.

City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 19, 2007.

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:

Mayor Pougnet requested staff address, via the docket review, the resident and other rates/fees for golf and leisure.

Dec 19, 2007 City Council Meeting

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