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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
Roll Call: 5 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
PRESENTATIONS:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Mayor Pougnet requested the City Council take Item 5.B. out of order, to be heard immediately following the Acceptance of the Agenda.
City Clerk Thompson stated staff recommends the City Council remove from the Agenda Item 2.P. and Item 4.B.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested Item 2.E. and Item 2.G. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested Item 2.J. 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)
The City Council heard Item 5.B. out of order.
5.B. UPDATE AND DISCUSSION WITH SHARON LOCK, THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT:
BRIAN PASSARO, former member of the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control, expressed his thanks to the City Council for the letter to the Board.
Trustee Sharon Lock, Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, provided an update to the City Council on the status of the Board and the District.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the District employees that have come forward, and requested Trustee Lock address the status of a proposed management audit.
Councilmember Hutcheson thanked Trustee Lock and requested the City Council be informed if a fair and independent investigation is not approved and conducted.
Mayor Pougnet commented that the City’s Representative has not been given information as requested for a long period of time, requested Trustee Lock address if an independent investigation will be conducted, questioned the contract status and fees for the District Legal Counsel.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the status of the District's Legal Counsel and requested staff address Brown Act violations.
City Manager Ready recommended that a technical advisory committee of the Coachella Valley City Managers be created, to provide over-site and assistance to the District.
No action taken.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MASSAGE USE IN COMMERCIAL ZONES, CASE 5.1183:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Motion to Free Form 1) Continue the Public Hearing to a future date with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to re-notice.
Vote to 1) Continue the Public Hearing to a future date with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to re-notice. (Approved)
1.B. APPLICATION BY RAINBOWVISION PALM SPRINGS, LLC, FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 334 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 35623, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 184 CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND ONE COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE ON AN APPROXIMATE 13.28 ACRE PARCEL AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE AND MATTHEW DRIVE, CASE NO. 5.1135:
Staff Report Item 1.B.
Edward Robertson, Principle Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 19, 2008, and requested the City Council modify Condition No. 8[MMIII-4] to read "Construction signage in conformance with City standards shall be posted on the Southwest corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Matthew Drive regarding the reporting of blowing dust on the site."
Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address the height of the parapet in comparison to the roof.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
DARLENE ATTEBERRY, requested the City Council approve the Rainbowvision project.
ANNE WINCHESTER, requested the City Council approve the Rainbowvision project.
SUSAN BOSKOVICH, Palm Springs, stated her objections to the height of the project, and requested a property set-back for the height and open space.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the set-back requirements.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address Condition No. 16(b), requested the Applicant address the line of site to residents on Matthew Drive, commented on the public benefit to the proposed Planned Development District, and the aesthetics during construction.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested staff address any conditions of approval related to the entertainment facility, requested staff address the park in-lieu fee, the modifications to the traffic signal on Palm Canyon, the mitigation measures to address the June Beetle, and commented on the other facilities by Rainbowvision.
Councilmember Weigel commented on the public benefit of the project, requested a Condition of Approval for grading and if not completed then hydro-seeding is required, and commented on a Condition with respect to the CC&R’s.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 22188, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR CASE NO. 5.1135, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 334 AND APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 35623, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 184 CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND ONE COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE AND MATTHEW DRIVE, ZONE WR3, SECTION 30, APN 681-170-038 AND 681-170-039,"
amending Condition No. 8[MMIII-4] to read "Construction signage in conformance with City standards shall be posted on the Southwest corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Matthew Drive regarding the reporting of blowing dust on the site," adding a Condition of Approval to provide hydro-seeding or other approved restoration if development has not commenced within 6-months of grading, and modifying the second sentence of Condition No. 11 to read "The City shall have the right to enforce the CC&R’s, the CC&R’s shall not be amended without City Approval, shall require maintenance of all property in a good condition and in accordance with all ordinances.
Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 22188, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR CASE NO. 5.1135, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 334 AND APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 35623, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 184 CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND ONE COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE AND MATTHEW DRIVE, ZONE WR3, SECTION 30, APN 681-170-038 AND 681-170-039,"
amending Condition No. 8[MMIII-4] to read "Construction signage in conformance with City standards shall be posted on the Southwest corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Matthew Drive regarding the reporting of blowing dust on the site," adding a Condition of Approval to provide hydro-seeding or other approved restoration if development has not commenced within 6-months of grading, and modifying the second sentence of Condition No. 11 to read "The City shall have the right to enforce the CC&R’s, the CC&R’s shall not be amended without City Approval, shall require maintenance of all property in a good condition and in accordance with all ordinances.
(Approved)
1.C. PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING LAND USE REGULATIONS FOR CONDOMINIUM HOTEL PROJECTS, CASE 5.1172:
Staff Report Item 1.C.
City Attorney Holland provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 19, 2008.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address the number of consecutive days an owner may occupy their unit.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested staff address the owners payment of TOT, and requested staff address key and/or key cards.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and 2) Re-introduce Ordinance No. 1729, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 93.15.10 TO, AND AMENDING SECTION 91.00.10 OF, THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS FOR CONDOMINIUM HOTEL PROJECTS." Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and 2) Re-introduce Ordinance No. 1729, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 93.15.10 TO, AND AMENDING SECTION 91.00.10 OF, THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS FOR CONDOMINIUM HOTEL PROJECTS." (Approved)
1.D. PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT RELATING TO STREET LEVEL OFFICE USES AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE C-B-D ZONE, CASE 5.1173:
Motion to Free Form 1) Continue the Public Hearing to April 16, 2008, with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continuance.
Vote to 1) Continue the Public Hearing to April 16, 2008, with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continuance. (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
PAUL McLAUGHLIN, Palm Springs, commented on the speed limits on Toledo and traffic controls in the Canyon Estates Neighborhood.
HERBERT FRANKLIN, commented on speed limits and traffic controls in the Canyon Estates Neighborhood.
JOHN GOMES, Palm Springs, commented on speed limits and traffic controls in the Canyon Estates Neighborhood.
LILA BLANE, Palm Springs, commented on speed limits and traffic controls in the Canyon Estates Neighborhood.
ROBERT STONE, Palm Springs, commented on the proposed location of the new Animal Shelter.
WENDIE BUSIG-COHEN, commented on the marketing of Downtown Palm Springs.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the location of the proposed new Animal Shelter.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Ready provided an update on the activities of Code Enforcement.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to Free Form Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.F., 2.H., 2.I., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., 2.N., and 2.O.
Vote to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.F., 2.H., 2.I., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., 2.N., and 2.O. (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. CONVENTION CENTER RESTROOM REMODEL PLANS APPROVAL, CITY PROJECT 08-01:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.F. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION OF RUNWAY 13L-31R & TAXIWAY "E" / CROSS CONNECTORS, CP 07-21, AIP 3-06-0181-44:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.H. AGREEMENT WITH PROVIDENCE ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE STRATEGIC PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY SERVICES:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
2.I. COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF THE CITY'S BULK GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL COMMODITY REQUIREMENTS:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
2.K. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5525 WITH WEC CORPORATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT FOR THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL WIDENING (VISTA CHINO TO UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD), CITY PROJECT NO. 02-03:
Staff Report Item 2.K.
2.L. ACCEPT WITH REGRET THE RESIGNATION OF RICHARD RODIECK FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD:
Staff Report Item 2.L.
2.M. APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE 2008 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION FIREWORKS WITH PYRO SPECTACULAR, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $35,000:
Staff Report Item 2.M.
2.N. REQUEST BY COST PLUS WORLD MARKET FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE IN ORDER TO SELL BEER AND WINE AT 2465 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE:
Staff Report Item 2.N.
2.O. REQUEST BY SUNCAL COMPANIES FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31848, LOCATED NORTH OF AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND SAN RAFAEL DRIVE, 801 SUNRISE PARKWAY:
Staff Report Item 2.O.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.E. PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATION PROGRAM AND PURCHASE OF 15 AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS FOR VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested staff address the training needed to operate the equipment, and requested staff look at requiring such equipment in certain projects.
Motion to Free Form Approve a purchase order with Zoll Medical Corporation, in the amount of $31,128.98, for 15 automatic external defibrillators and related equipment.
Vote to Approve a purchase order with Zoll Medical Corporation, in the amount of $31,128.98, for 15 automatic external defibrillators and related equipment. (Approved)
2.G. TIME EXTENSION FOR SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT NO. A5131, FOR TRACT MAP 30046, WITH CRV MONTE SERENO, LP:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the temporary delay in development projects, and requested staff address the funding and completion of public improvements.
Councilmember Weigel requested staff address the improvements and the "calling" of the public improvement bonds, the benefit to the City of extending the Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and requested that a condition be added with respect to hyrdo-seeding the graded area.
Motion to 1) Approve a one-year extension of time for the completion of improvements associated with Subdivision Improvement Agreement No. A5131, for Tract Map 30046, with CRV Monte Sereno,
adding a condition of approval to glue or hydro-seed the graded area and maintain such, and require maintenance of the road that affects the currently occupied residences;
and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5131. Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to 1) Approve a one-year extension of time for the completion of improvements associated with Subdivision Improvement Agreement No. A5131, for Tract Map 30046, with CRV Monte Sereno,
adding a condition of approval to glue or hydro-seed the graded area and maintain such, and require maintenance of the road that affects the currently occupied residences;
and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5131. (Approved)
2.J. REQUEST BY NEXUS DEVELOPMENT FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 34165, A SUBDIVISION TO CONSTRUCT AN 84-UNIT CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX, A CLUBHOUSE AND RECREATION AREAS, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND ALEJO ROAD:
Staff Report Item 2.J.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address the condition of the undeveloped site.
Motion to 1) Continue the Item to April 2, 2008; 2) Direct staff to work with the Developer for maintenance of the site. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pougnet.
Vote to 1) Continue the Item to April 2, 2008; 2) Direct staff to work with the Developer for maintenance of the site. (Approved)
2.P. AGREEMENT WITH ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. FOR THE TAHQUITZ CREEK TRAIL MASTER PLAN & LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROJECT:
3. LEGISLATIVE:
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5300 WITH MERCHANTS LANDSCAPING SERVICES INC., TO ADD DOWNTOWN PALM TREE WELL SHRUB PLANTING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,948.95:
Staff Report Item 4.A.
Sharon Heider, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 19, 2008.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the condition of the irrigation system and the plant pallet.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested staff address other materials such as river rock, and other alternatives such as adopt a tree.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address the time span of the temporary solution.
Councilmember Weigel expressed concern with the maintenance.
Motion to 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A5300 with Merchants Landscaping Services Inc., to add downtown palm tree well shrub planting, in the amount of $82,948.95; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22193, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5300. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A5300 with Merchants Landscaping Services Inc., to add downtown palm tree well shrub planting, in the amount of $82,948.95; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22193, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5300. (Approved)
4.B. APPROVE AGREEMENTS WITH INTERNATIONAL WATERSCAPES AND WATERLINE STUDIOS FOR THE RAINMAKER FOUNTAIN REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES:
Staff Report Item 4.B.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPOINTMENT OF A CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO STUDY CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS AND/OR ALTERNATIVES:
Motion to Appoint Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Weigel to a City Council Subcommittee to study campaign finance reform issues and provide recommendations and/or alternatives. Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to Appoint Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Weigel to a City Council Subcommittee to study campaign finance reform issues and provide recommendations and/or alternatives. (Approved)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Hutcheson requested the City Manager look at the conditions of the curbs in the Downtown area, and requested the staff review the sphere of influence from Interstate 10 to the City border.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff report on the Orchid Tree development, and requested modifications to the overseeding ordinance be placed on the next agenda for Council consideration.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mar 19, 2008 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:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Mayor Pougnet requested the City Council take Item 5.B. out of order, to be heard immediately following the Acceptance of the Agenda.
City Clerk Thompson stated staff recommends the City Council remove from the Agenda Item 2.P. and Item 4.B.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested Item 2.E. and Item 2.G. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested Item 2.J. 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)
The City Council heard Item 5.B. out of order.
5.B. UPDATE AND DISCUSSION WITH SHARON LOCK, THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT:
BRIAN PASSARO, former member of the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control, expressed his thanks to the City Council for the letter to the Board.
Trustee Sharon Lock, Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, provided an update to the City Council on the status of the Board and the District.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the District employees that have come forward, and requested Trustee Lock address the status of a proposed management audit.
Councilmember Hutcheson thanked Trustee Lock and requested the City Council be informed if a fair and independent investigation is not approved and conducted.
Mayor Pougnet commented that the City’s Representative has not been given information as requested for a long period of time, requested Trustee Lock address if an independent investigation will be conducted, questioned the contract status and fees for the District Legal Counsel.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the status of the District's Legal Counsel and requested staff address Brown Act violations.
City Manager Ready recommended that a technical advisory committee of the Coachella Valley City Managers be created, to provide over-site and assistance to the District.
No action taken.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MASSAGE USE IN COMMERCIAL ZONES, CASE 5.1183:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Motion to Free Form 1) Continue the Public Hearing to a future date with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to re-notice.
Vote to 1) Continue the Public Hearing to a future date with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to re-notice. (Approved)
1.B. APPLICATION BY RAINBOWVISION PALM SPRINGS, LLC, FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 334 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 35623, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 184 CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND ONE COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE ON AN APPROXIMATE 13.28 ACRE PARCEL AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE AND MATTHEW DRIVE, CASE NO. 5.1135:
Staff Report Item 1.B.
Edward Robertson, Principle Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 19, 2008, and requested the City Council modify Condition No. 8[MMIII-4] to read "Construction signage in conformance with City standards shall be posted on the Southwest corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Matthew Drive regarding the reporting of blowing dust on the site."
Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address the height of the parapet in comparison to the roof.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
DARLENE ATTEBERRY, requested the City Council approve the Rainbowvision project.
ANNE WINCHESTER, requested the City Council approve the Rainbowvision project.
SUSAN BOSKOVICH, Palm Springs, stated her objections to the height of the project, and requested a property set-back for the height and open space.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the set-back requirements.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address Condition No. 16(b), requested the Applicant address the line of site to residents on Matthew Drive, commented on the public benefit to the proposed Planned Development District, and the aesthetics during construction.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested staff address any conditions of approval related to the entertainment facility, requested staff address the park in-lieu fee, the modifications to the traffic signal on Palm Canyon, the mitigation measures to address the June Beetle, and commented on the other facilities by Rainbowvision.
Councilmember Weigel commented on the public benefit of the project, requested a Condition of Approval for grading and if not completed then hydro-seeding is required, and commented on a Condition with respect to the CC&R’s.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 22188, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR CASE NO. 5.1135, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 334 AND APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 35623, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 184 CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND ONE COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE AND MATTHEW DRIVE, ZONE WR3, SECTION 30, APN 681-170-038 AND 681-170-039,"
amending Condition No. 8[MMIII-4] to read "Construction signage in conformance with City standards shall be posted on the Southwest corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Matthew Drive regarding the reporting of blowing dust on the site," adding a Condition of Approval to provide hydro-seeding or other approved restoration if development has not commenced within 6-months of grading, and modifying the second sentence of Condition No. 11 to read "The City shall have the right to enforce the CC&R’s, the CC&R’s shall not be amended without City Approval, shall require maintenance of all property in a good condition and in accordance with all ordinances.
Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 22188, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR CASE NO. 5.1135, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 334 AND APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 35623, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 184 CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND ONE COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE AND MATTHEW DRIVE, ZONE WR3, SECTION 30, APN 681-170-038 AND 681-170-039,"
amending Condition No. 8[MMIII-4] to read "Construction signage in conformance with City standards shall be posted on the Southwest corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Matthew Drive regarding the reporting of blowing dust on the site," adding a Condition of Approval to provide hydro-seeding or other approved restoration if development has not commenced within 6-months of grading, and modifying the second sentence of Condition No. 11 to read "The City shall have the right to enforce the CC&R’s, the CC&R’s shall not be amended without City Approval, shall require maintenance of all property in a good condition and in accordance with all ordinances.
(Approved)
1.C. PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING LAND USE REGULATIONS FOR CONDOMINIUM HOTEL PROJECTS, CASE 5.1172:
Staff Report Item 1.C.
City Attorney Holland provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 19, 2008.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address the number of consecutive days an owner may occupy their unit.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested staff address the owners payment of TOT, and requested staff address key and/or key cards.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and 2) Re-introduce Ordinance No. 1729, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 93.15.10 TO, AND AMENDING SECTION 91.00.10 OF, THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS FOR CONDOMINIUM HOTEL PROJECTS." Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and 2) Re-introduce Ordinance No. 1729, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 93.15.10 TO, AND AMENDING SECTION 91.00.10 OF, THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS FOR CONDOMINIUM HOTEL PROJECTS." (Approved)
1.D. PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT RELATING TO STREET LEVEL OFFICE USES AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE C-B-D ZONE, CASE 5.1173:
Motion to Free Form 1) Continue the Public Hearing to April 16, 2008, with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continuance.
Vote to 1) Continue the Public Hearing to April 16, 2008, with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continuance. (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
PAUL McLAUGHLIN, Palm Springs, commented on the speed limits on Toledo and traffic controls in the Canyon Estates Neighborhood.
HERBERT FRANKLIN, commented on speed limits and traffic controls in the Canyon Estates Neighborhood.
JOHN GOMES, Palm Springs, commented on speed limits and traffic controls in the Canyon Estates Neighborhood.
LILA BLANE, Palm Springs, commented on speed limits and traffic controls in the Canyon Estates Neighborhood.
ROBERT STONE, Palm Springs, commented on the proposed location of the new Animal Shelter.
WENDIE BUSIG-COHEN, commented on the marketing of Downtown Palm Springs.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the location of the proposed new Animal Shelter.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Ready provided an update on the activities of Code Enforcement.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to Free Form Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.F., 2.H., 2.I., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., 2.N., and 2.O.
Vote to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.F., 2.H., 2.I., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., 2.N., and 2.O. (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. CONVENTION CENTER RESTROOM REMODEL PLANS APPROVAL, CITY PROJECT 08-01:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.F. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION OF RUNWAY 13L-31R & TAXIWAY "E" / CROSS CONNECTORS, CP 07-21, AIP 3-06-0181-44:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.H. AGREEMENT WITH PROVIDENCE ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE STRATEGIC PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY SERVICES:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
2.I. COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF THE CITY'S BULK GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL COMMODITY REQUIREMENTS:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
2.K. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5525 WITH WEC CORPORATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT FOR THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL WIDENING (VISTA CHINO TO UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD), CITY PROJECT NO. 02-03:
Staff Report Item 2.K.
2.L. ACCEPT WITH REGRET THE RESIGNATION OF RICHARD RODIECK FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD:
Staff Report Item 2.L.
2.M. APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE 2008 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION FIREWORKS WITH PYRO SPECTACULAR, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $35,000:
Staff Report Item 2.M.
2.N. REQUEST BY COST PLUS WORLD MARKET FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE IN ORDER TO SELL BEER AND WINE AT 2465 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE:
Staff Report Item 2.N.
2.O. REQUEST BY SUNCAL COMPANIES FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31848, LOCATED NORTH OF AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND SAN RAFAEL DRIVE, 801 SUNRISE PARKWAY:
Staff Report Item 2.O.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.E. PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATION PROGRAM AND PURCHASE OF 15 AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS FOR VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested staff address the training needed to operate the equipment, and requested staff look at requiring such equipment in certain projects.
Motion to Free Form Approve a purchase order with Zoll Medical Corporation, in the amount of $31,128.98, for 15 automatic external defibrillators and related equipment.
Vote to Approve a purchase order with Zoll Medical Corporation, in the amount of $31,128.98, for 15 automatic external defibrillators and related equipment. (Approved)
2.G. TIME EXTENSION FOR SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT NO. A5131, FOR TRACT MAP 30046, WITH CRV MONTE SERENO, LP:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the temporary delay in development projects, and requested staff address the funding and completion of public improvements.
Councilmember Weigel requested staff address the improvements and the "calling" of the public improvement bonds, the benefit to the City of extending the Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and requested that a condition be added with respect to hyrdo-seeding the graded area.
Motion to 1) Approve a one-year extension of time for the completion of improvements associated with Subdivision Improvement Agreement No. A5131, for Tract Map 30046, with CRV Monte Sereno,
adding a condition of approval to glue or hydro-seed the graded area and maintain such, and require maintenance of the road that affects the currently occupied residences;
and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5131. Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to 1) Approve a one-year extension of time for the completion of improvements associated with Subdivision Improvement Agreement No. A5131, for Tract Map 30046, with CRV Monte Sereno,
adding a condition of approval to glue or hydro-seed the graded area and maintain such, and require maintenance of the road that affects the currently occupied residences;
and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5131. (Approved)
2.J. REQUEST BY NEXUS DEVELOPMENT FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 34165, A SUBDIVISION TO CONSTRUCT AN 84-UNIT CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX, A CLUBHOUSE AND RECREATION AREAS, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND ALEJO ROAD:
Staff Report Item 2.J.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address the condition of the undeveloped site.
Motion to 1) Continue the Item to April 2, 2008; 2) Direct staff to work with the Developer for maintenance of the site. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pougnet.
Vote to 1) Continue the Item to April 2, 2008; 2) Direct staff to work with the Developer for maintenance of the site. (Approved)
2.P. AGREEMENT WITH ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. FOR THE TAHQUITZ CREEK TRAIL MASTER PLAN & LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROJECT:
3. LEGISLATIVE:
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5300 WITH MERCHANTS LANDSCAPING SERVICES INC., TO ADD DOWNTOWN PALM TREE WELL SHRUB PLANTING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,948.95:
Staff Report Item 4.A.
Sharon Heider, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 19, 2008.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the condition of the irrigation system and the plant pallet.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested staff address other materials such as river rock, and other alternatives such as adopt a tree.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address the time span of the temporary solution.
Councilmember Weigel expressed concern with the maintenance.
Motion to 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A5300 with Merchants Landscaping Services Inc., to add downtown palm tree well shrub planting, in the amount of $82,948.95; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22193, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5300. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A5300 with Merchants Landscaping Services Inc., to add downtown palm tree well shrub planting, in the amount of $82,948.95; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22193, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5300. (Approved)
4.B. APPROVE AGREEMENTS WITH INTERNATIONAL WATERSCAPES AND WATERLINE STUDIOS FOR THE RAINMAKER FOUNTAIN REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES:
Staff Report Item 4.B.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPOINTMENT OF A CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO STUDY CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS AND/OR ALTERNATIVES:
Motion to Appoint Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Weigel to a City Council Subcommittee to study campaign finance reform issues and provide recommendations and/or alternatives. Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to Appoint Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Weigel to a City Council Subcommittee to study campaign finance reform issues and provide recommendations and/or alternatives. (Approved)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Hutcheson requested the City Manager look at the conditions of the curbs in the Downtown area, and requested the staff review the sphere of influence from Interstate 10 to the City border.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff report on the Orchid Tree development, and requested modifications to the overseeding ordinance be placed on the next agenda for Council consideration.
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