Councilmember Hutcheson noted his abstention on Consent Calendar Item 2.B., and requested Items 2.E. and 2.L. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.

Mayor Pougnet requested Item 2.E. 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.A. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1726 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TERMINALS AS A USE PERMITTED PURSUANT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN THE C-2 AND M-1 ZONES, CASE 5.1180:

Staff Report Item 1.A.

Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 12, 2007.

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

JOHN TYMON, Palm Springs, commented on the lack of public testimony at the public hearing, and the "not in my back yard" attitude with the location of the bus terminal.

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

Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Mayor Pougnet requested staff address options and negotiations with Greyhound.

Motion to Free Form Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1726, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 91.00.00, SUBSECTION D OF SECTION 92.14.01, AND SUBSECTION D OF SECTION 92.17.01, AND REPEALING PARAGRAPH 20 OF SUBSECTION A OF SECTION 92.14.01 AND PARAGRAPH 10 OF SUBSECTION A OF SECTION 92.17.01 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TERMINALS AS A USE PERMITTED PURSUANT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN THE C-2 AND M-1 ZONES."

Vote to Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1726, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 91.00.00, SUBSECTION D OF SECTION 92.14.01, AND SUBSECTION D OF SECTION 92.17.01, AND REPEALING PARAGRAPH 20 OF SUBSECTION A OF SECTION 92.14.01 AND PARAGRAPH 10 OF SUBSECTION A OF SECTION 92.17.01 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TERMINALS AS A USE PERMITTED PURSUANT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN THE C-2 AND M-1 ZONES." (Approved)

PUBLIC COMMENT:

JOHN TYMON, Palm Springs, commented on the location of the meetings of the Human Rights Commission and the location of bus terminals in the City.

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:

The Community Redevelopment Agency convened at 6:30 p.m. to hear a public hearing and a New Business Item with the City Council.

JOINT MEETING 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 LOFT PARTNERS PALM SPRINGS, LLC, ON 7.8 ACRES AT THE EAST SIDE OF CALLE ALVARADO AND THE NORTH SIDE OF AMADO ROAD FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MONDRIAN HOTEL:

Staff Report Item RA1.

Motion to Free Form 1) Continue the Public Hearing to December 19, 2007, with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk/Assistant Secretary to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing.

Vote to 1) Continue the Public Hearing to December 19, 2007, with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk/Assistant Secretary to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. (Approved)

Councilmember Mills returned to the dais.

Councilmember Mills noted he has a business related conflict of interest with respect to Item RA2., pertaining to the Convention Center North Parking Lot, and noted his abstention on that portion of the transaction and the vote.

RA2. SALE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER NORTH PARKING LOT, PALM CANYON THEATER, THE DESERT ART CENTER, AND FRANCES STEVENS PARK TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPERTY AND GRANT DEEDS FROM THE CITY TO THE AGENCY:

Staff Report RA2.

Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 12, 2007.

Motion to (City Council) 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22106, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SALE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER NORTH PARKING LOT, PALM CANYON THEATER, THE DESERT ART CENTER, AND FRANCES STEVENS PARK TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director to execute all documents related to the purchase and sale in a form acceptable to the City Attorney/Agency Counsel. A5593. (Community Redevelopment Agency) 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1341, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT DEEDS FROM THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER NORTH PARKING LOT, PALM CANYON THEATER, THE DESERT ART CENTER, AND FRANCES STEVENS PARK FROM THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS," noting the business related abstention of Councilmember Mills on the Convention Center North Parking Lot. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.

Vote to (City Council) 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22106, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SALE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER NORTH PARKING LOT, PALM CANYON THEATER, THE DESERT ART CENTER, AND FRANCES STEVENS PARK TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director to execute all documents related to the purchase and sale in a form acceptable to the City Attorney/Agency Counsel. A5593. (Community Redevelopment Agency) 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1341, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT DEEDS FROM THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER NORTH PARKING LOT, PALM CANYON THEATER, THE DESERT ART CENTER, AND FRANCES STEVENS PARK FROM THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS," noting the business related abstention of Councilmember Mills on the Convention Center North Parking Lot. (Approved)

The City Council recessed at 6:35 p.m. and the Community Redevelopment Agency continued.

2.F. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE AIRPORT RENTAL CAR READY/RETURN LOT EXPANSION:

Staff Report Item 2.F.

2.G. RESIGNATION OF RICK HUTCHESON FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION:

2.H. CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5401 WITH STEINY & COMPANY, INCORPORATED FOR THE PROTECTED PERMISSIVE SIGNAL CONVERSION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT 05-07:

Staff Report Item 2.H.

2.I. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO AGREEMENT NO. A3469 WITH ARNOLD PALMER MANAGEMENT, LLC FOR GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT TAHQUITZ CREEK GOLF RESORT:

Staff Report Item 2.I.

2.K. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4992 WITH SMG FOR TOURISM SERVICES:

Staff Report Item 2.K.

2.M. APPROVING EXTENSIONS OF THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS WITH TIME WARNER THROUGH JUNE 30, 2008:

Staff Report Item 2.M.

2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1728, RELATING TO STREET LEVEL OFFICE USES AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE C-B-D ZONE:

Staff Report Item 2.E.

Councilmember Hutcheson noted his preference with the Planning Commission recommendation.

Councilmember Weigel stated he preferred the Planning Commission recommendation.

Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the impacts to the merchants and the Downtown area in general.

Councilmember Mills stated his support for the Ordinance and commented that office use is allowed on the side streets in the Downtown area.

Mayor Pro Tem Foat stated she would prefer to see the proposed ordinance prepared by staff.

Councilmember Mills requested the City Attorney clarify provisions of the Ordinance as recommended by the Planning Commission, and requested staff address the application fee for a CUP.

Councilmember Hutcheson stated he would like staff to review the objectives of both sides and draft an ordinance that could meet all the objectives of the City Council.

Motion to 1) Deny the Ordinance No. 1728 as proposed and written; and 2) Direct staff to revise and rework Ordinance No. 1728 addressing the recommendation of the Planning Commission and incorporating further modifications as proposed by the City Council. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.

Vote to 1) Deny the Ordinance No. 1728 as proposed and written; and 2) Direct staff to revise and rework Ordinance No. 1728 addressing the recommendation of the Planning Commission and incorporating further modifications as proposed by the City Council. (Approved)

2.J. PALM SPRINGS STADIUM CONCERT POLICY:

Staff Report Item 2.J.

Mayor Pro Tem Foat expressed concerns with the early 8:00 p.m. end time, the waiver provision for later concerts, and after concert activities.

Councilmember Weigel expressed concern with neighborhoods, and requested staff address if the adjacent neighborhood was notified.

Motion to Adopt Resolution "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A POLICY TO USE THE PALM SPRINGS STADIUM FOR TEEN/YOUTH CONCERTS ENDING AT 8:00 P.M." Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pougnet.

Vote to Adopt Resolution "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A POLICY TO USE THE PALM SPRINGS STADIUM FOR TEEN/YOUTH CONCERTS ENDING AT 8:00 P.M." (Declined)

ACTION: Direct staff to notify the neighborhood and the ONI and return the Item to the City Council. By consensus of the City Council.

2.L. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LAND USE REGULATIONS FOR CONDOMINIUM HOTEL PROJECTS:

Staff Report Item 2.L.

Councilmember Hutcheson stated he would like the Planning Commission to address 93.15.20(D)(1) if a provision should be made for multi-month rentals.

Motion to 1) Initiate a Zone Text Amendment and refer to the Planning Commission; 2) Direct staff and the Planning Commission to review and comment on Section 93.15.10(D)(1) with respect to multi-month periods 3) Waive reading of the Ordinance text and introduce by title only; and 4) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1729, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 93.15.10 AND AMENDING SECTION 91.00.10 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LAND USE REGULATIONS FOR CONDOMINIUM HOTEL PROJECTS." Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pougnet.

Vote to 1) Initiate a Zone Text Amendment and refer to the Planning Commission; 2) Direct staff and the Planning Commission to review and comment on Section 93.15.10(D)(1) with respect to multi-month periods 3) Waive reading of the Ordinance text and introduce by title only; and 4) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1729, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 93.15.10 AND AMENDING SECTION 91.00.10 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LAND USE REGULATIONS FOR CONDOMINIUM HOTEL PROJECTS." (Approved)

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

Staff Report Item 3.A.

City Manager Ready and Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 12, 2007.

Mayor Pougnet requested staff address if other cities in Southern California had such an incentive program, and commented on the amount of investment funds needed to qualify.

Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested staff address the incentive period of 20 years.

Councilmember Mills requested staff address the increment amount for an existing hotel, requested clarification of the modification to the expenditure to qualify for the renovation program, and who makes the determination of First Class.

Councilmember Hutcheson stated he would like a range for definitions and stated his support for the item.

Motion to 1) Waive reading of the Ordinance text and introduce by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1730, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.26 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM" amending Section 5.26.040(b) and 5.26.040(c) to include a termination provision, amending Section 5.26.020 defining Qualified Renovation Program to include an investment of $15,000, and amending Section 5.26.050(a) to include approval by the City Council. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.

Vote to 1) Waive reading of the Ordinance text and introduce by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1730, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.26 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM" amending Section 5.26.040(b) and 5.26.040(c) to include a termination provision, amending Section 5.26.020 defining Qualified Renovation Program to include an investment of $15,000, and amending Section 5.26.050(a) to include approval by the City Council. (Approved)

5.A. CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VISION INTERNET IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $60,000 FOR THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW CITY WEBSITE:

Staff Report Item 5.A.

City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 12, 2007.

The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the contract and implementation of a new City website: permit tracking, cost of the permit process, proprietary software, and the comprehensive scope of work.

Motion to Free Form 1) Approve a contract services agreement with Vision Internet in an amount not-to-exceed $60,000 for the design and implementation of a new City website; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5594.

Vote to 1) Approve a contract services agreement with Vision Internet in an amount not-to-exceed $60,000 for the design and implementation of a new City website; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5594. (Approved)

5.B. REVIEW AND APPOINT CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES, CITY COUNCIL LIAISONS TO OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS, AND APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES FOR COLLEGE OF THE DESERT, THE CONVENTION CENTER MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT, HOUSING ELEMENT, AND THE BOB HOPE CHRYSLER CLASSIC CHARITY EVALUATION COMMITTEE:

Staff Report Item 5.B.

Motion to 1) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Mills to the CVAG Executive Committee. 2) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Hutcheson to the CVAG Energy and Environment Committee.

3) Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Councilmember Weigel to the CVAG Human and Community Resources Committee.

4) Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Councilmember Weigel to the CVAG Homelessness Committee.

5) Appoint Councilmember Weigel and Councilmember Hutcheson to the CVAG Public Safety Committee.

6) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Mayor Pro Tem Foat to the CVAG Transportation Committee.

7) Appoint Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Weigel to the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission.

8) Appoint Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Hutcheson to the Coachella Valley Mountain Conservancy Board.

9) Appoint Councilmember Hutcheson and Mayor Pro Tem Foat to the Riverside County Community Action Committee.

10) Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Mayor Pougnet to the Riverside County Transportation Commission.

11) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Hutcheson as Liaisons to Sunline.

12) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Weigel as Liaisons to the Riverside County Gaming Commission.

13) Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Councilmember Mills as Liaisons to Main Street.

14) Appoint Councilmember Weigel and Councilmember Hutcheson as Liaisons to Pacific Housing Finance (PHFA).

15) Appoint Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Weigel as Liaisons to the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce.

16) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Mills to the Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities Convention and Visitors Authority.

17) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Hutcheson as Liaisons to Palm Springs Recycle.

18) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Mayor Pro Tem Foat to the City Council Finance Subcommittee.

19) Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Councilmember Hutcheson to the City Council Business Retention Subcommittee.

20) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Mills to the City Council College of the Desert Subcommittee.

21) Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Councilmember Hutcheson to the TRENO Neighborhood Tahquitz Creek Mini Park City Council Subcommittee.

22) Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Councilmember Mills to the Downtown Sign Regulations City Council Subcommittee.

23) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Mills to the Convention Center Management Agreement (currently with SMG) City Council Subcommittee.

24) Appoint Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Hutcheson to the Housing Element City Council Subcommittee.

25) Appoint Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Mills to the Animal Shelter City Council Subcommittee.

26) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Mills to the Wyndham Hotel City Council Subcommittee.

27) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Mills to the Tourism/Convention Center City Council Subcommittee.

28) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Mills to the Resource Conservation City Council Subcommittee.

29) Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Foat to the Bob Hope Classic Charity Evaluation Committee with Councilmember Weigel as Alternate.

30) Direct the City Clerk to delete the following City Council Subcommittees from the active list: Palm Springs Art Museum, Legislative Prop. 84 and Land Conservancy, Energy, Air Museum Activities, O’Donnell Golf Course, Homeless and Economically Disadvantaged, Tenet Healthcare, Fireworks, Convention Center Opening Events, Palm Canyon Project, Director of Planning Interviews, City Manager’s Committee on Downtown Urban Design, Neighborhoods, SDC, LLC Tahquitz Creek Golf Course Project, Palm Springs Unified School District, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Ruddy’s General Store, Visitors Center, Cathedral City, and the Chief of Police Recruitment.

Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.

Vote to 1) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Mills to the CVAG Executive Committee. 2) Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Hutcheson to the CVAG Energy and Environment Committee.