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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioner Caffery, Commissioner Cohen, Commissioner Ringlein, Commissioner Scott, Vice Chair Hochanadel, Chair Marantz.
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Conrad (due to a property ownership conflict).
PRESENTATIONS:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson stated staff requested Consent Calendar Item 2.D. be withdrawn from the Agenda, and requested Item 2.F. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and update.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested Items RA1. and RA2. be considered for a separate vote.
Motion to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
WENDIE BUSIG-KOHN, provided an update on the upcoming funding activities and events of the Desert Philanthropic Association, Inc.
BRIAN UTMAN, Palm Springs, provided an update on the upcoming funding activities and events of the Desert Philanthropic Association, Inc.
KNOEL PITTMAN, provided an update on the upcoming funding activities and events of the Desert Philanthropic Association, Inc.
ALICIA HOLLINS, La Quinta, provided an update on the upcoming funding activities and events of the Desert Philanthropic Association, Inc.
VIC GAINER, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.A., thanked the City Council for the timely hearing, and stated his support for the Project, commented on the proposed increase by the Coachella Valley Water District, and requested the City Council take a position on the rate increase.
GARY JOHNS, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.A., and requested the City Council consider pedestrian access.
CATHERINE MCMILLAN, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.A., and stated her support for the project.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.A., stressed the importance of the Desert Fashion Plaza to the Downtown area, and stated the Downtown area needs assistance.
MANNY MONTOYA, commented on Item 1.A., stated his support for the Project, and further noted Downtown needs assistance.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on Item 1.A., and stated the City Council has been waiting with anticipation for this plan.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION:
1.A. RECEIPT OF AN APPLICATION FROM WESSMAN HOLDINGS, LLC, FOR A SPECIFIC PLAN TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MUSEUM MARKET PLAZA:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the inaccuracy of the article in the Desert Sun regarding the development of the Desert Fashion Plaza.
LEA GOODSELL, Representing Wessman Development, provided background information on previous Wessman Projects in the Downtown area, and the current condition of Downtown Palm Springs.
JOHN WESSMAN, Palm Springs, provided background information on the proposed redevelopment of the Desert Fashion Plaza.
NICOLE CRISTE, Owners Representative Museum Market Plaza, presented a Power Point presentation on the proposed Museum Market Plaza project and site, commented on the land uses, proposed open space and the incorporation of public art, height and variation of height, set-backs, and architecture.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address if an application had been received for the Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan, and commented on the upcoming process.
Councilmember Hutcheson commented on the upcoming process, stated his three guiding principals to evaluate the project.
Councilmember Mills commented on the work of the City Council subcommittee to get to this point, commented on the previous developments by Wessman Development, the history of the current Desert Fashion Plaza, and stated this is a top priority for the City Council and staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the progress deterioration of the Desert Fashion Plaza, and stated this project is a top priority for the City and staff.
Chair Marantz thanked the City Council for including the Planning Commission in the presentation, and thanked Wessman Development for the presentation.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the revitalization of Downtown and this project, stated the plan has strengths and weaknesses, and the City Council will work toward providing the best plan in a timely manner, requested staff place an item on the May 21, 2008, Agenda a staff report with a proposal for the review and the processing of the plan, and place on the June 4, 2008, City Council Agenda an initial review of the Specific Plan.
The City Council recessed at 7:08 p.m., and the Planning Commission adjourned.
The City Council reconvened at 7:19 p.m. as the City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency.
RA. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Staff Report RA1.
Motion to approve Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of April 2, 2008. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to approve Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of April 2, 2008. (Approved) (Recorded at 01:22:59)
Councilmember Mills stated he has a business related conflict of interest with respect to Item RA2., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber.
RA2. APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A CALIFORNIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOAN PROGRAM TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT AT 3131 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE ADJACENT TO MERGED AREA #1 (FORMERLY PROJECT AREA 7):
Staff Report RA2.
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 30, 2008.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat questioned if the Agency was committed to the developer by approving the application, requested staff address if the proposed development reserves space and plans for a new Fire Station.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 1353, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOAN PROGRAM (RDLP), AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT TO FACILITATE THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AT INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND SAN RAFAEL ROAD." Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 1353, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOAN PROGRAM (RDLP), AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT TO FACILITATE THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AT INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND SAN RAFAEL ROAD." (Approved)
Councilmember Mills returned to the dais.
The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:24 p.m. and the City Council reconvened.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., and 2.E. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., and 2.E. (Approved)
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
Staff Report 2.A.
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Staff Report 2.B.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
Staff Report 2.C.
2.E. AWARD CONTRACT FOR INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES TO KEENAN ASSOCIATES AS THE CITY'S BROKER OF RECORD:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
2.D. AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVE/MODIFY/REHAB TERMINAL COMPLEX PROJECT, CP#07-09, AIP 3-06-0181-43 AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
Withdrawn from the Agenda at the request of staff.
2.F. PROPOSED RESOLUTION URGING LEGISLATION THAT WOULD RESTORE FUNDING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN THE INDIAN GAMING SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION FUND:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the proposed resolution, and requested the City Council amend the proposed resolution removing AB1389 from the title and in Section 2.
Motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22214, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, URGING STATE LEGISLATION THAT WOULD RESTORE FUNDING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THE INDIAN GAMING SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION FUND,"
amending the resolution by removing the reference AB1389.
Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22214, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, URGING STATE LEGISLATION THAT WOULD RESTORE FUNDING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THE INDIAN GAMING SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION FUND,"
amending the resolution by removing the reference AB1389.
(Approved)
3. LEGISLATIVE:
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE PRELIMINARY FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 BUDGET:
Staff Report Item 5.A.
City Manager Ready provided background information on the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2008-09 Budget, highlighted the use of Agency funds, street resurfacing goals, Special Distribution Funds, proposed deficit, and funding of the Bob Hope Classic.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the City Budget: sales tax projections, preparation of cost estimates, ongoing review of the budget, revenue estimates, projected growth of property taxes, and the use of CRA funds.
No action taken.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Mills requested staff address weed control on Farrell Drive.
Councilmember Weigel commented on the Tribal contributions to the City and organizations within the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat announced the upcoming Office of Neighborhood Involvement picnic and activities.
Mayor Pougnet thanked staff for their work on the Desert Fashion Plaza development project, and requested the City Manager place on the May 21, 2008, Agenda an Item to initiate a street name change for Alvardo Road to be named Jackie Lee Houston Parkway.
ADJOURNMENT:
Apr 30, 2008 City Council Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioner Caffery, Commissioner Cohen, Commissioner Ringlein, Commissioner Scott, Vice Chair Hochanadel, Chair Marantz.
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Conrad (due to a property ownership conflict).
PRESENTATIONS:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson stated staff requested Consent Calendar Item 2.D. be withdrawn from the Agenda, and requested Item 2.F. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and update.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested Items RA1. and RA2. be considered for a separate vote.
Motion to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
WENDIE BUSIG-KOHN, provided an update on the upcoming funding activities and events of the Desert Philanthropic Association, Inc.
BRIAN UTMAN, Palm Springs, provided an update on the upcoming funding activities and events of the Desert Philanthropic Association, Inc.
KNOEL PITTMAN, provided an update on the upcoming funding activities and events of the Desert Philanthropic Association, Inc.
ALICIA HOLLINS, La Quinta, provided an update on the upcoming funding activities and events of the Desert Philanthropic Association, Inc.
VIC GAINER, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.A., thanked the City Council for the timely hearing, and stated his support for the Project, commented on the proposed increase by the Coachella Valley Water District, and requested the City Council take a position on the rate increase.
GARY JOHNS, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.A., and requested the City Council consider pedestrian access.
CATHERINE MCMILLAN, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.A., and stated her support for the project.
JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, commented on Item 1.A., stressed the importance of the Desert Fashion Plaza to the Downtown area, and stated the Downtown area needs assistance.
MANNY MONTOYA, commented on Item 1.A., stated his support for the Project, and further noted Downtown needs assistance.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on Item 1.A., and stated the City Council has been waiting with anticipation for this plan.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION:
1.A. RECEIPT OF AN APPLICATION FROM WESSMAN HOLDINGS, LLC, FOR A SPECIFIC PLAN TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MUSEUM MARKET PLAZA:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the inaccuracy of the article in the Desert Sun regarding the development of the Desert Fashion Plaza.
LEA GOODSELL, Representing Wessman Development, provided background information on previous Wessman Projects in the Downtown area, and the current condition of Downtown Palm Springs.
JOHN WESSMAN, Palm Springs, provided background information on the proposed redevelopment of the Desert Fashion Plaza.
NICOLE CRISTE, Owners Representative Museum Market Plaza, presented a Power Point presentation on the proposed Museum Market Plaza project and site, commented on the land uses, proposed open space and the incorporation of public art, height and variation of height, set-backs, and architecture.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address if an application had been received for the Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan, and commented on the upcoming process.
Councilmember Hutcheson commented on the upcoming process, stated his three guiding principals to evaluate the project.
Councilmember Mills commented on the work of the City Council subcommittee to get to this point, commented on the previous developments by Wessman Development, the history of the current Desert Fashion Plaza, and stated this is a top priority for the City Council and staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the progress deterioration of the Desert Fashion Plaza, and stated this project is a top priority for the City and staff.
Chair Marantz thanked the City Council for including the Planning Commission in the presentation, and thanked Wessman Development for the presentation.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the revitalization of Downtown and this project, stated the plan has strengths and weaknesses, and the City Council will work toward providing the best plan in a timely manner, requested staff place an item on the May 21, 2008, Agenda a staff report with a proposal for the review and the processing of the plan, and place on the June 4, 2008, City Council Agenda an initial review of the Specific Plan.
The City Council recessed at 7:08 p.m., and the Planning Commission adjourned.
The City Council reconvened at 7:19 p.m. as the City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency.
RA. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Staff Report RA1.
Motion to approve Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of April 2, 2008. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to approve Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of April 2, 2008. (Approved) (Recorded at 01:22:59)
Councilmember Mills stated he has a business related conflict of interest with respect to Item RA2., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber.
RA2. APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A CALIFORNIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOAN PROGRAM TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT AT 3131 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE ADJACENT TO MERGED AREA #1 (FORMERLY PROJECT AREA 7):
Staff Report RA2.
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 30, 2008.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat questioned if the Agency was committed to the developer by approving the application, requested staff address if the proposed development reserves space and plans for a new Fire Station.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 1353, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOAN PROGRAM (RDLP), AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT TO FACILITATE THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AT INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND SAN RAFAEL ROAD." Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 1353, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOAN PROGRAM (RDLP), AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT TO FACILITATE THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AT INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND SAN RAFAEL ROAD." (Approved)
Councilmember Mills returned to the dais.
The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:24 p.m. and the City Council reconvened.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., and 2.E. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., and 2.E. (Approved)
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
Staff Report 2.A.
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Staff Report 2.B.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
Staff Report 2.C.
2.E. AWARD CONTRACT FOR INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES TO KEENAN ASSOCIATES AS THE CITY'S BROKER OF RECORD:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
2.D. AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVE/MODIFY/REHAB TERMINAL COMPLEX PROJECT, CP#07-09, AIP 3-06-0181-43 AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
Withdrawn from the Agenda at the request of staff.
2.F. PROPOSED RESOLUTION URGING LEGISLATION THAT WOULD RESTORE FUNDING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN THE INDIAN GAMING SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION FUND:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the proposed resolution, and requested the City Council amend the proposed resolution removing AB1389 from the title and in Section 2.
Motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22214, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, URGING STATE LEGISLATION THAT WOULD RESTORE FUNDING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THE INDIAN GAMING SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION FUND,"
amending the resolution by removing the reference AB1389.
Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22214, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, URGING STATE LEGISLATION THAT WOULD RESTORE FUNDING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THE INDIAN GAMING SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION FUND,"
amending the resolution by removing the reference AB1389.
(Approved)
3. LEGISLATIVE:
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE PRELIMINARY FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 BUDGET:
Staff Report Item 5.A.
City Manager Ready provided background information on the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2008-09 Budget, highlighted the use of Agency funds, street resurfacing goals, Special Distribution Funds, proposed deficit, and funding of the Bob Hope Classic.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the City Budget: sales tax projections, preparation of cost estimates, ongoing review of the budget, revenue estimates, projected growth of property taxes, and the use of CRA funds.
No action taken.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Mills requested staff address weed control on Farrell Drive.
Councilmember Weigel commented on the Tribal contributions to the City and organizations within the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat announced the upcoming Office of Neighborhood Involvement picnic and activities.
Mayor Pougnet thanked staff for their work on the Desert Fashion Plaza development project, and requested the City Manager place on the May 21, 2008, Agenda an Item to initiate a street name change for Alvardo Road to be named Jackie Lee Houston Parkway.
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