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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
PRESENTATIONS:
Pastor David Sanger, Our Savior's Community Church, and Former Desert Hot Springs Councilmember Hank Hohenstein, updated the City Council on the new Church, and presented a check to the City for After-School programs.
Mayor Pougnet and the City Council presented a Certificate of Recognition to James Smith, Manager of Information Technology, as MAPS Employee of the Year, and thanked him for his service.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson requested Consent Calendar Item 2.G. be withdrawn from the Agenda at the request of staff.
Councilmember Mills requested Items 2.I. and 2.L. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat noted her abstention on Consent Calendar Item 2.B.
Motion to Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. CONSTRUCTION COST OF THE PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER, BENEFITING MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NOS. 1 AND 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000,000:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 9, 2008.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
FRANK ALVAREZ, thanked the City Council for moving forward with the construction of a new Animal Shelter.
JOY MEREDITH, thanked the City Council for the development of a new Animal Shelter.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the progress with respect to the development of a new Animal Shelter, and requested assistance from the citizens.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the finalization of the development budget.
Councilmember Weigel stated the Shelter has been a long time coming, and thanked the Committee, the City Council, and Community.
Motion to Free Form Adopt Resolution No. 22123, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MAKING THE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445 RELATING TO PAYMENT OF ALL OR PART OF THE CONSTRUCTION COSTS OF THE PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER BENEFITING MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NOS. 1 AND 2."
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 22123, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MAKING THE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445 RELATING TO PAYMENT OF ALL OR PART OF THE CONSTRUCTION COSTS OF THE PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER BENEFITING MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NOS. 1 AND 2." (Approved)
1.B. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION TO FUND THE PRESERVATION OF NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN:
Staff Report Item 1.B.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 9, 2008.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the calculation of the fee.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to Free Form 1) Waive reading of the Ordinance text and introduce by title only; 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1734, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 8.95 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A LOCAL DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION FEE FOR FUNDING THE PRESERVATION OF NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22124, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION FEE SCHEDULE APPLICABLE TO NEW DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS."
Vote to 1) Waive reading of the Ordinance text and introduce by title only; 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1734, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 8.95 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A LOCAL DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION FEE FOR FUNDING THE PRESERVATION OF NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22124, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION FEE SCHEDULE APPLICABLE TO NEW DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS." (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
TONY RODRIGUEZ, Palm Springs High School Student, commented on the activities of the International Business Club at Palm Springs High School.
GUADALUPE ELGNER, Palm Springs High School Student, commented on the activities of the International Business Club at Palm Springs High School.
JOSHUA CHAO, Palm Springs High School, commented on the activities of the International Business Club at Palm Springs High School.
JOHN PIVINSKI, Palm Springs Chamber, commented on marketing of the Downtown area, questioned the process for the hiring of a management consultant for Item RA2., and requested the City Council delay a decision until stakeholders are consulted.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, stated Main Street did not take action on RA2., as Main Street was not consulted, nor were any of the stakeholders in the Downtown area, and stated the process could have been improved.
JEFF WELSHANS, Palm Springs, commented on the hillside development and the rock crushing problem at the Palm Springs Modern Homes Pedregal site, requested a stop order on the project, and a moratorium on such construction activities.
DANA STEWART, Palm Springs, commented on the hillside development and the rock crushing problem at the Palm Springs Modern Homes Pedregal site, requested a stop order on the project, and a moratorium on such construction activities.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pougnet requested Fire Chief Blake Goetz provide a verbal report on the rock crushing incident near the Chino Cone at the Palm Springs Modern Homes Pedregal site.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Ready provided an update on the Joint Meeting with the Resource Conservation Commission, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and the Green Building "Think Tank."
Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided an update on the Escena Development, Avalon Sun Cal Development, and the Burnett Country Club Project.
City Manager Ready thanked the Raymond Cree High School Band for their performance at City Hall during the holidays, commented on the donation to the Fire Department for Improvements to the kitchen at Fire Station 4, and updated the City Council with respect to the activities at the Palm Springs Film Festival.
The City Council recessed at 7:14 p.m., and the Community Redevelopment Agency convened.
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Staff Report Item RA1.
Motion to Free Form Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of December 12, 2007, and December 19, 2007.
Vote to Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of December 12, 2007, and December 19, 2007. (Approved)
RA2. AGREEMENT WITH CANYON COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC., FOR THE MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PALM SPRINGS DOWNTOWN:
Staff Report Item RA2.
Executive Director Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 9, 2008.
Agency Member Weigel requested the City Attorney address the funding of the agreement through the Redevelopment Agency.
Agency Member Mills commented on the previous contract for Downtown Management Services, stated the proposed agreement includes additional marketing background, the current interim solution, the reception by Main Street and the Chamber of Commerce, and the termination clause in the agreement.
Vice Chair Foat commented on the reception by Main Street and the Chamber of Commerce, stated her support for the Downtown consultant agreement, and commented on business retention.
Agency Member Hutcheson commented on the revitalization of the Downtown, and this agreement provides for a Downtown point person.
Chair Pougnet stated his support for the contract and requested staff address the Scope of Services.
Motion to Free Form 1) Approve an agreement with Canyon Commercial Services, Inc., for marketing and management consulting services of the Palm Springs "Downtown" for the period of January 14, 2008, through January 13, 2009, in the amount of $144,000, amending the termination clause to reflect 45-day termination, and Item 2 of the Scope of Services to attend Main Street Board Meetings as requested by the Main Street Board; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 1345, "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 in a form acceptable to Agency Counsel. A0529C.
Vote to 1) Approve an agreement with Canyon Commercial Services, Inc., for marketing and management consulting services of the Palm Springs "Downtown" for the period of January 14, 2008, through January 13, 2009, in the amount of $144,000, amending the termination clause to reflect 45-day termination, and Item 2 of the Scope of Services to attend Main Street Board Meetings as requested by the Main Street Board; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 1345, "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 in a form acceptable to Agency Counsel. A0529C. (Approved)
The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:33 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.H., 2.J., and 2.K.
Vote to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.H., 2.J., and 2.K. (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. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR DECEMBER 2007:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1730, ADDING CHAPTER 5.26 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.F. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2007:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.H. AMENDMENT NO. 14 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4382 WITH GENSLER ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES, PHASE II TERMINAL REHABILITATION/ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
2.J. AWARD CONTRACT TO MACADEE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE PROTECTIVE-PERMISSIVE SIGNAL CONVERSION PROJECT, PHASE 1, IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,769, CITY PROJECT NO. 07-19:
Staff Report Item 2.J.
2.K. VEHICLE OUTFITTING FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Staff Report Item 2.K.
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.
ACTION:
Withdrawn from the Agenda at the request of staff.
2.I. APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND GRANTING THE APPEAL FILED BY JESSE DANNER (SNIP SNIP BUZZ), CASE SP-07-112, SIGN PROGRAM WITH CONDITIONS AT 373 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
Motion to Free Form Adopt Resolution No. 22128, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, OVERTURNING THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION AND GRANTING THE APPEAL BY APPLICANT JESSE DANNER (SNIP SNIP BUZZ), CASE NO. SP 07-112/SIGN PROGRAM WITH CONDITIONS AT 373 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15."
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 22128, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, OVERTURNING THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION AND GRANTING THE APPEAL BY APPLICANT JESSE DANNER (SNIP SNIP BUZZ), CASE NO. SP 07-112/SIGN PROGRAM WITH CONDITIONS AT 373 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15." (Approved)
2.L. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5336 WITH EVERGREEN RECYCLING SOLUTIONS, FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING CONSULTING SERVICES, FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT $30,000:
Staff Report Item 2.L.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the qualifications of the individual, with respect to the Resource Conservation Commission.
ACTION:
Table and return with additional information on the Consultant’s qualifications for the additional proposed programs and activities.
By consensus of the City Council.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.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 4.A.
City Manager Ready and Dale Cook, Economic Development Administrator, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 9, 2008.
Councilmember Weigel requested staff address the goals of the five-year plan, and advance funding.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested staff address if the City had received the final appropriation amount to fund CDBG projects, recommended in future years the City provide for a concentration of specific target populations, and requested staff address within the process and/or rating how to assist smaller agencies apply and receive grants.
Councilmember Mills recommended the City give a priority for Capital Improvement Projects to Agencies that will provide matching funds, including those requests from City Departments and Agencies.
Councilmember Hutcheson thanked the Committee, commented on the rating system, and stated the rating system is fair to Agencies, and provides for reaching as many people as we can with the limited funds.
No action taken.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. PREPARATION OF THE STATE-MANDATED UPDATE TO THE PALM SPRINGS HOUSING ELEMENT CHAPTER OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE PLANNING PERIOD OF 2008 THROUGH 2014:
Staff Report Item 5.A.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 9, 2008.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the re-zoning of land for the building of rental housing especially near Gene Autry and Indian Canyon with access to the Interstate.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the committees and requested staff address citizen participation and outreach.
Councilmember Mills commented on the evaluation of vacant sites, and/or other redevelopment sites.
No action taken.
5.B. APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL AS THE LIAISON TO THE PALM SPRINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (PSEDC):
Motion to 1) Appoint Councilmember Hutcheson as the liaison to the Palm Springs Economic Development Corporation. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Mayor Pougnet.
Vote to 1) Appoint Councilmember Hutcheson as the liaison to the Palm Springs Economic Development Corporation. (Approved)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Jan 09, 2008 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:
Pastor David Sanger, Our Savior's Community Church, and Former Desert Hot Springs Councilmember Hank Hohenstein, updated the City Council on the new Church, and presented a check to the City for After-School programs.
Mayor Pougnet and the City Council presented a Certificate of Recognition to James Smith, Manager of Information Technology, as MAPS Employee of the Year, and thanked him for his service.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson requested Consent Calendar Item 2.G. be withdrawn from the Agenda at the request of staff.
Councilmember Mills requested Items 2.I. and 2.L. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat noted her abstention on Consent Calendar Item 2.B.
Motion to Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. CONSTRUCTION COST OF THE PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER, BENEFITING MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NOS. 1 AND 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000,000:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 9, 2008.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
FRANK ALVAREZ, thanked the City Council for moving forward with the construction of a new Animal Shelter.
JOY MEREDITH, thanked the City Council for the development of a new Animal Shelter.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the progress with respect to the development of a new Animal Shelter, and requested assistance from the citizens.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the finalization of the development budget.
Councilmember Weigel stated the Shelter has been a long time coming, and thanked the Committee, the City Council, and Community.
Motion to Free Form Adopt Resolution No. 22123, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MAKING THE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445 RELATING TO PAYMENT OF ALL OR PART OF THE CONSTRUCTION COSTS OF THE PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER BENEFITING MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NOS. 1 AND 2."
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 22123, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MAKING THE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445 RELATING TO PAYMENT OF ALL OR PART OF THE CONSTRUCTION COSTS OF THE PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER BENEFITING MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NOS. 1 AND 2." (Approved)
1.B. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION TO FUND THE PRESERVATION OF NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN:
Staff Report Item 1.B.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 9, 2008.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the calculation of the fee.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to Free Form 1) Waive reading of the Ordinance text and introduce by title only; 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1734, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 8.95 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A LOCAL DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION FEE FOR FUNDING THE PRESERVATION OF NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22124, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION FEE SCHEDULE APPLICABLE TO NEW DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS."
Vote to 1) Waive reading of the Ordinance text and introduce by title only; 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1734, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 8.95 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A LOCAL DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION FEE FOR FUNDING THE PRESERVATION OF NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22124, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION FEE SCHEDULE APPLICABLE TO NEW DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS." (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
TONY RODRIGUEZ, Palm Springs High School Student, commented on the activities of the International Business Club at Palm Springs High School.
GUADALUPE ELGNER, Palm Springs High School Student, commented on the activities of the International Business Club at Palm Springs High School.
JOSHUA CHAO, Palm Springs High School, commented on the activities of the International Business Club at Palm Springs High School.
JOHN PIVINSKI, Palm Springs Chamber, commented on marketing of the Downtown area, questioned the process for the hiring of a management consultant for Item RA2., and requested the City Council delay a decision until stakeholders are consulted.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, stated Main Street did not take action on RA2., as Main Street was not consulted, nor were any of the stakeholders in the Downtown area, and stated the process could have been improved.
JEFF WELSHANS, Palm Springs, commented on the hillside development and the rock crushing problem at the Palm Springs Modern Homes Pedregal site, requested a stop order on the project, and a moratorium on such construction activities.
DANA STEWART, Palm Springs, commented on the hillside development and the rock crushing problem at the Palm Springs Modern Homes Pedregal site, requested a stop order on the project, and a moratorium on such construction activities.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pougnet requested Fire Chief Blake Goetz provide a verbal report on the rock crushing incident near the Chino Cone at the Palm Springs Modern Homes Pedregal site.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Ready provided an update on the Joint Meeting with the Resource Conservation Commission, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and the Green Building "Think Tank."
Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided an update on the Escena Development, Avalon Sun Cal Development, and the Burnett Country Club Project.
City Manager Ready thanked the Raymond Cree High School Band for their performance at City Hall during the holidays, commented on the donation to the Fire Department for Improvements to the kitchen at Fire Station 4, and updated the City Council with respect to the activities at the Palm Springs Film Festival.
The City Council recessed at 7:14 p.m., and the Community Redevelopment Agency convened.
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Staff Report Item RA1.
Motion to Free Form Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of December 12, 2007, and December 19, 2007.
Vote to Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of December 12, 2007, and December 19, 2007. (Approved)
RA2. AGREEMENT WITH CANYON COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC., FOR THE MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PALM SPRINGS DOWNTOWN:
Staff Report Item RA2.
Executive Director Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 9, 2008.
Agency Member Weigel requested the City Attorney address the funding of the agreement through the Redevelopment Agency.
Agency Member Mills commented on the previous contract for Downtown Management Services, stated the proposed agreement includes additional marketing background, the current interim solution, the reception by Main Street and the Chamber of Commerce, and the termination clause in the agreement.
Vice Chair Foat commented on the reception by Main Street and the Chamber of Commerce, stated her support for the Downtown consultant agreement, and commented on business retention.
Agency Member Hutcheson commented on the revitalization of the Downtown, and this agreement provides for a Downtown point person.
Chair Pougnet stated his support for the contract and requested staff address the Scope of Services.
Motion to Free Form 1) Approve an agreement with Canyon Commercial Services, Inc., for marketing and management consulting services of the Palm Springs "Downtown" for the period of January 14, 2008, through January 13, 2009, in the amount of $144,000, amending the termination clause to reflect 45-day termination, and Item 2 of the Scope of Services to attend Main Street Board Meetings as requested by the Main Street Board; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 1345, "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 in a form acceptable to Agency Counsel. A0529C.
Vote to 1) Approve an agreement with Canyon Commercial Services, Inc., for marketing and management consulting services of the Palm Springs "Downtown" for the period of January 14, 2008, through January 13, 2009, in the amount of $144,000, amending the termination clause to reflect 45-day termination, and Item 2 of the Scope of Services to attend Main Street Board Meetings as requested by the Main Street Board; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 1345, "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 in a form acceptable to Agency Counsel. A0529C. (Approved)
The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:33 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.H., 2.J., and 2.K.
Vote to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.H., 2.J., and 2.K. (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. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR DECEMBER 2007:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1730, ADDING CHAPTER 5.26 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.F. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2007:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.H. AMENDMENT NO. 14 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4382 WITH GENSLER ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES, PHASE II TERMINAL REHABILITATION/ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
2.J. AWARD CONTRACT TO MACADEE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE PROTECTIVE-PERMISSIVE SIGNAL CONVERSION PROJECT, PHASE 1, IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,769, CITY PROJECT NO. 07-19:
Staff Report Item 2.J.
2.K. VEHICLE OUTFITTING FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Staff Report Item 2.K.
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.
ACTION:
Withdrawn from the Agenda at the request of staff.
2.I. APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND GRANTING THE APPEAL FILED BY JESSE DANNER (SNIP SNIP BUZZ), CASE SP-07-112, SIGN PROGRAM WITH CONDITIONS AT 373 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
Motion to Free Form Adopt Resolution No. 22128, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, OVERTURNING THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION AND GRANTING THE APPEAL BY APPLICANT JESSE DANNER (SNIP SNIP BUZZ), CASE NO. SP 07-112/SIGN PROGRAM WITH CONDITIONS AT 373 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15."
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 22128, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, OVERTURNING THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION AND GRANTING THE APPEAL BY APPLICANT JESSE DANNER (SNIP SNIP BUZZ), CASE NO. SP 07-112/SIGN PROGRAM WITH CONDITIONS AT 373 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15." (Approved)
2.L. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5336 WITH EVERGREEN RECYCLING SOLUTIONS, FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING CONSULTING SERVICES, FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT $30,000:
Staff Report Item 2.L.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the qualifications of the individual, with respect to the Resource Conservation Commission.
ACTION:
Table and return with additional information on the Consultant’s qualifications for the additional proposed programs and activities.
By consensus of the City Council.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.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 4.A.
City Manager Ready and Dale Cook, Economic Development Administrator, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 9, 2008.
Councilmember Weigel requested staff address the goals of the five-year plan, and advance funding.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested staff address if the City had received the final appropriation amount to fund CDBG projects, recommended in future years the City provide for a concentration of specific target populations, and requested staff address within the process and/or rating how to assist smaller agencies apply and receive grants.
Councilmember Mills recommended the City give a priority for Capital Improvement Projects to Agencies that will provide matching funds, including those requests from City Departments and Agencies.
Councilmember Hutcheson thanked the Committee, commented on the rating system, and stated the rating system is fair to Agencies, and provides for reaching as many people as we can with the limited funds.
No action taken.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. PREPARATION OF THE STATE-MANDATED UPDATE TO THE PALM SPRINGS HOUSING ELEMENT CHAPTER OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE PLANNING PERIOD OF 2008 THROUGH 2014:
Staff Report Item 5.A.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 9, 2008.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the re-zoning of land for the building of rental housing especially near Gene Autry and Indian Canyon with access to the Interstate.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the committees and requested staff address citizen participation and outreach.
Councilmember Mills commented on the evaluation of vacant sites, and/or other redevelopment sites.
No action taken.
5.B. APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL AS THE LIAISON TO THE PALM SPRINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (PSEDC):
Motion to 1) Appoint Councilmember Hutcheson as the liaison to the Palm Springs Economic Development Corporation. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Mayor Pougnet.
Vote to 1) Appoint Councilmember Hutcheson as the liaison to the Palm Springs Economic Development Corporation. (Approved)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
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