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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
PRESENTATIONS:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson stated staff has requested Item RA2. be removed from the Agenda.
Councilmember Mills requested Item 2.O. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Mayor Pougnet requested Item 2.M. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Motion to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. APPEAL BY JACKIE SWISHER OF THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PERMIT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 335 WEST YORBA ROAD, CASE RV 07-005:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, and City Attorney Holland provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 7, 2008.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
ERIC GUINAN, Representing Applicant, stated this was the first time he has heard from the Planning Department that another application could be submitted, provided background information on the denial of the Application, the Planning Departments reason for denial, recapped the written materials submitted by the Applicant, and stated as a Condition of Approval the Applicant will install a front gate to screen the R.V.
A. PAUL TOMKO, Palm Springs, provided background information on the selection of this property, stated the R.V. has not been parked at this location, and requested the City Council approve a Recreational Vehicle Permit.
MICK JOHNSON, Palm Springs, commented on the petition submitted by the Applicant, stated the lot is too small for the size of R.V.
BRUCE BOHL, Palm Springs, commented on the inaccuracies in the written document submitted by the Applicant, and the planting materials to screen the R.V.
JOY SMITH, Palm Springs, commented on the written materials presented by the Applicant, the planting materials, and requested the City Council deny the permit.
GEORGE THOMAS, Palm Springs, stated the lot is too small for the R.V. size, and requested the City Council deny the permit.
GP GERBER, stated the Applicant should purchase a property that provides for R.V. parking.
ERIC GUINAN, Representing Applicant, Rebuttal, commented on the report by Staff with respect to the process, and stated that the RV is permitted under the City's current rules.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Hutcheson commented on the direction by the City Attorney, and the process of this permit.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the process and stated the only decision the City Council is able to consider is the merits of the original application.
Councilmember Mills stated this was an appeal of the Planning Commission, anything that happened after that decision is not subject to City Council action, and commented on the lot size relative to the R.V.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 22215, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPEAL BY JACKIE SWISHER AND UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 335 WEST YORBA ROAD, CASE RV 07-005." Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 22215, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPEAL BY JACKIE SWISHER AND UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 335 WEST YORBA ROAD, CASE RV 07-005." (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
STEVE SIMS, stated that May is National Bicycle Month, and provided the City Council an update with local activities.
SHANE WALTON, Palm Springs, commented on Item 2.M., the California Desert and Mountain Heritage Act, and requested the City Council support the legislation.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., and 2.N. Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., and 2.N. (Approved)
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
Staff Report Item 2.A.
2.B. APPROVAL OF AIRLINE'S REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO MOVE TO THE NEW CONCOURSE AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
Staff Report Item 2.B.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
Staff Report Item 2.C.
2.D. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STORM DRAIN LINE 6A, LINE 8, LATERAL 20C AND LATERAL 20CA PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 05-20:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.E. ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR TTM 32263 FROM JEFFREY PARKER OF THE JAMESON COMPANY, A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SUBDIVISION OF ONE INDUSTRIAL BUILDING INTO NINE UNITS LOCATED AT 1301 MONTALVO WAY:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.F. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF MARCH 31, 2008:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.G. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5301 WITH MSA CONSULTING, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL FOCUSED ENTITLEMENT PLANNING SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THE PALM SPRINGS ART COLONY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF RACQUET CLUB ROAD BETWEEN NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AND NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE (2400 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE) PROJECT NO. 5.113 PD329 3.2903:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
2.H. AWARD CONTRACT FOR TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE AIRPORT IMPROVE/MODIFY/REHAB TERMINAL COMPLEX PROJECT:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
2.I. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT WITH ALLEN F. SMOOT & ASSOCIATES EXTENDING THE TERM AND APPOINTING THE FIRM TO ACT AS OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE AIRPORT IMPROVE/MODIFY/REHAB TERMINAL COMPLEX PROJECT CP#07-09, AIP 3-06-0181-43:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
2.J. AMENDMENT NO. 15 TO AGREEMENT WITH GENSLER FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE AIRPORT IMPROVE/MODIFY/REHAB TERMINAL COMPLEX PROJECT CP#07-09, AIP 3-06-0181-43:
Staff Report Item 2.J.
2.K. PURCHASE OF AN AIRPORT ALERT PHONE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT:
Staff Report Item 2.K.
2.L. AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD (CIWMB) FOR ANY OR ALL AVAILABLE CIWMB TIRE RELATED GRANTS FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS:
Staff Report Item 2.L.
2.N. APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 34289 WITH SMOKE TREE, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, AND DONAHUE SCHRIBER REALTY GROUP, LP, A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, FOR A 6 LOT PARCEL MAP FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES LOCATED AT 2465 E. PALM CANYON DRIVE, IN SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST:
Staff Report Item 2.N.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.M. PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF HR 3682,
THE CALIFORNIA DESERT AND MOUNTAIN HERITAGE ACT
:
Staff Report Item 2.M.
Motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22220, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING HR 3682, THE CALIFORNIA DESERT AND MOUNTAINS HERITAGE ACT." Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22220, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING HR 3682, THE CALIFORNIA DESERT AND MOUNTAINS HERITAGE ACT." (Approved)
2.O. REPORT OF EMERGENCY EXPENDITURES DUE TO THE SEVERE WIND DAMAGE TO CITY PARKS ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2008:
Staff Report Item 2.O.
Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address the replacement of plants lost in the wind storm, and any insurance coverage.
Vote to approve Receive and file the report of emergency expenditures for wind damage sustained at City Parks on February 3, 2008, pursuant to Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 7.04.040[4]. (Approved) (Recorded at 01:27:41)
Motion to approve Receive and file the report of emergency expenditures for wind damage sustained at City Parks on February 3, 2008, pursuant to Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 7.04.040[4]. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Councilmember Weigel requested the City Manager place on a future agenda, raising the dollar limit for City Manager authorized contracts and purchases.
The City Council recessed at 7:31 p.m., and convened as the City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency.
RA. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS:
RA1. APPROVAL OF PLANS SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE DOWNTOWN TRASH ENCLOSURE REDESIGN AND DOWNTOWN ALLEYWAY ENHANCEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NOS. 02-08 AND 03-08:
Staff Report Item RA1.
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 7, 2008.
Councilmember Weigel and Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address potential odors.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the design and function, and requested staff address if the enclosure could be attached to the structure.
Vote to approve 1) Approve the plans, specifications and working details for the Downtown trash enclosure redesign and alleyway enhancements, City Project Nos. 02-08 and 03-08; and 2) Authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids. (Approved) (Recorded at 01:39:49)
Motion to approve 1) Approve the plans, specifications and working details for the Downtown trash enclosure redesign and alleyway enhancements, City Project Nos. 02-08 and 03-08; and 2) Authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
RA2. APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE AND A RECOVERABLE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY DYNAMICS FOR A PERIOD NOT-TO-EXCEED ONE YEAR FOR AN AGENCY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3130 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ADJACENT TO MERGED AREA NO. 1:
Staff Report Item RA2.
Item withdrawn at the request of staff.
The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:42 p.m., and the City Council reconvened.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. 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 4.A.
City Attorney Holland provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 7, 2008.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested staff address the lack of landscape and waterscape plans.
Councilmember Mills thanked staff for keeping the project moving and their work on the BID process.
Motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22222, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE BID PROTEST OF HARBOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC., PURSUANT TO THE AWARD OF CONTRACT ON THE AIRPORT’S IMPROVE/MODIFY/REHAB TERMINAL COMPLEX PROJECT, CP#07-09, AIP 3-06-0181-43 AND AWARD THE CONTRACT TO HARBOR CONSTRUCTION;" 2) Approve the issuance of a purchase order not-to-exceed $50,000, for the steel shop drawing portion of the contract, immediately following award, with the remaining portion of the contract to be encumbered after FAA approval and contract execution; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22223, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 BY $5,572,262;" and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5660. Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22222, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE BID PROTEST OF HARBOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC., PURSUANT TO THE AWARD OF CONTRACT ON THE AIRPORT’S IMPROVE/MODIFY/REHAB TERMINAL COMPLEX PROJECT, CP#07-09, AIP 3-06-0181-43 AND AWARD THE CONTRACT TO HARBOR CONSTRUCTION;" 2) Approve the issuance of a purchase order not-to-exceed $50,000, for the steel shop drawing portion of the contract, immediately following award, with the remaining portion of the contract to be encumbered after FAA approval and contract execution; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22223, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 BY $5,572,262;" and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5660. (Approved)
4.B. PRELIMINARY FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 BUDGET:
City Manager Ready provided a status report of the Fiscal Year 2008-09 Budget, initially presented to the City Council on April 30, 2008.
Councilmember Hutcheson stated his concerns for a potential deficit for the next fiscal year, the funding of the Special Distribution Fund, and stated the City needs to be conservative with its projections, and stated he would like to review the operation of the Golf Course, and the increase in expenditures in tourism.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the Sales Tax calculation and projections.
No action taken.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (PMS), A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT ON THE CURRENT CONDITION OF CITY STREETS:
Staff Report Item 5.A.
City Manager Ready and David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 7, 2008.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat thanked staff for the report, and requested the report be posted on the City's website.
Councilmember Mills commented on the use of Assessment Districts for neighborhoods that wished to upgrade streets.
Motion to Receive and file the report
City of Palm Springs Pavement Management System (PMS) - A Comprehensive Report on the Current Condition of City Streets
. Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to Receive and file the report
City of Palm Springs Pavement Management System (PMS) - A Comprehensive Report on the Current Condition of City Streets
. (Approved)
5.B. APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES TO SCREEN COMMISSION AND BOARD APPLICATIONS, TO DETERMINE QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, AS PART OF THE 2008 ANNUAL RECRUITMENT OF CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
Staff Report Item 5.B.
Motion to 1) Waive the procedures in Resolution No. 18804 Section 7[b], for the 2008 Annual Recruitment process, to allow for the City Council as a whole, to participate in the screening and interview of Applicants for the Planning Commission and the Historic Site Preservation Board; 2) Waive the procedures in Resolution No. 18804 Section 7[b], for the 2008 Annual Recruitment process that provides for the Mayor to participate in all subcommittees; 3) Mayor Pougnet appointed two-member City Council subcommittees to screen commission and board applications, to determine qualified applicants for commissions and boards as follows: Airport Commission Councilmember Weigel and Councilmember Mills, Human Rights Commission Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Mayor Pougnet, Library Board of Trustees Councilmember Weigel and Mayor Pougnet, Parks and Recreation Commission Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Weigel, Public Arts Commission Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Councilmember Mills, Resource Conservation Commission Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Mills, and the VillageFest Board Councilmember Hutcheson and Mayor Pro Tem Foat; and 4) No Subcommittee was established for the Administrative Appeals Board, the Personnel Board or the Rent Review Commission. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to 1) Waive the procedures in Resolution No. 18804 Section 7[b], for the 2008 Annual Recruitment process, to allow for the City Council as a whole, to participate in the screening and interview of Applicants for the Planning Commission and the Historic Site Preservation Board; 2) Waive the procedures in Resolution No. 18804 Section 7[b], for the 2008 Annual Recruitment process that provides for the Mayor to participate in all subcommittees; 3) Mayor Pougnet appointed two-member City Council subcommittees to screen commission and board applications, to determine qualified applicants for commissions and boards as follows: Airport Commission Councilmember Weigel and Councilmember Mills, Human Rights Commission Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Mayor Pougnet, Library Board of Trustees Councilmember Weigel and Mayor Pougnet, Parks and Recreation Commission Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Weigel, Public Arts Commission Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Councilmember Mills, Resource Conservation Commission Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Mills, and the VillageFest Board Councilmember Hutcheson and Mayor Pro Tem Foat; and 4) No Subcommittee was established for the Administrative Appeals Board, the Personnel Board or the Rent Review Commission. (Approved)
5.C. APPOINTMENT OF A CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE FOR SUSTAINABILITY:
Mayor Pougnet recommended that the City Council, as a whole, consider sustainability programs and issues.
No action taken.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Mills thanked the City Manager and City Engineer for their corrective action taken on Farrell Drive.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat announced the upcoming Neighborhood Organization picnic and events.
ADJOURNMENT:
May 07, 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:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson stated staff has requested Item RA2. be removed from the Agenda.
Councilmember Mills requested Item 2.O. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Mayor Pougnet requested Item 2.M. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Motion to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. APPEAL BY JACKIE SWISHER OF THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PERMIT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 335 WEST YORBA ROAD, CASE RV 07-005:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, and City Attorney Holland provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 7, 2008.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
ERIC GUINAN, Representing Applicant, stated this was the first time he has heard from the Planning Department that another application could be submitted, provided background information on the denial of the Application, the Planning Departments reason for denial, recapped the written materials submitted by the Applicant, and stated as a Condition of Approval the Applicant will install a front gate to screen the R.V.
A. PAUL TOMKO, Palm Springs, provided background information on the selection of this property, stated the R.V. has not been parked at this location, and requested the City Council approve a Recreational Vehicle Permit.
MICK JOHNSON, Palm Springs, commented on the petition submitted by the Applicant, stated the lot is too small for the size of R.V.
BRUCE BOHL, Palm Springs, commented on the inaccuracies in the written document submitted by the Applicant, and the planting materials to screen the R.V.
JOY SMITH, Palm Springs, commented on the written materials presented by the Applicant, the planting materials, and requested the City Council deny the permit.
GEORGE THOMAS, Palm Springs, stated the lot is too small for the R.V. size, and requested the City Council deny the permit.
GP GERBER, stated the Applicant should purchase a property that provides for R.V. parking.
ERIC GUINAN, Representing Applicant, Rebuttal, commented on the report by Staff with respect to the process, and stated that the RV is permitted under the City's current rules.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Hutcheson commented on the direction by the City Attorney, and the process of this permit.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on the process and stated the only decision the City Council is able to consider is the merits of the original application.
Councilmember Mills stated this was an appeal of the Planning Commission, anything that happened after that decision is not subject to City Council action, and commented on the lot size relative to the R.V.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 22215, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPEAL BY JACKIE SWISHER AND UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 335 WEST YORBA ROAD, CASE RV 07-005." Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 22215, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPEAL BY JACKIE SWISHER AND UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 335 WEST YORBA ROAD, CASE RV 07-005." (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
STEVE SIMS, stated that May is National Bicycle Month, and provided the City Council an update with local activities.
SHANE WALTON, Palm Springs, commented on Item 2.M., the California Desert and Mountain Heritage Act, and requested the City Council support the legislation.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., and 2.N. Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., and 2.N. (Approved)
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
Staff Report Item 2.A.
2.B. APPROVAL OF AIRLINE'S REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO MOVE TO THE NEW CONCOURSE AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
Staff Report Item 2.B.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
Staff Report Item 2.C.
2.D. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STORM DRAIN LINE 6A, LINE 8, LATERAL 20C AND LATERAL 20CA PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 05-20:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.E. ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR TTM 32263 FROM JEFFREY PARKER OF THE JAMESON COMPANY, A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SUBDIVISION OF ONE INDUSTRIAL BUILDING INTO NINE UNITS LOCATED AT 1301 MONTALVO WAY:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.F. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF MARCH 31, 2008:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.G. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5301 WITH MSA CONSULTING, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL FOCUSED ENTITLEMENT PLANNING SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THE PALM SPRINGS ART COLONY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF RACQUET CLUB ROAD BETWEEN NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AND NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE (2400 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE) PROJECT NO. 5.113 PD329 3.2903:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
2.H. AWARD CONTRACT FOR TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE AIRPORT IMPROVE/MODIFY/REHAB TERMINAL COMPLEX PROJECT:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
2.I. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT WITH ALLEN F. SMOOT & ASSOCIATES EXTENDING THE TERM AND APPOINTING THE FIRM TO ACT AS OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE AIRPORT IMPROVE/MODIFY/REHAB TERMINAL COMPLEX PROJECT CP#07-09, AIP 3-06-0181-43:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
2.J. AMENDMENT NO. 15 TO AGREEMENT WITH GENSLER FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE AIRPORT IMPROVE/MODIFY/REHAB TERMINAL COMPLEX PROJECT CP#07-09, AIP 3-06-0181-43:
Staff Report Item 2.J.
2.K. PURCHASE OF AN AIRPORT ALERT PHONE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT:
Staff Report Item 2.K.
2.L. AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD (CIWMB) FOR ANY OR ALL AVAILABLE CIWMB TIRE RELATED GRANTS FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS:
Staff Report Item 2.L.
2.N. APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 34289 WITH SMOKE TREE, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, AND DONAHUE SCHRIBER REALTY GROUP, LP, A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, FOR A 6 LOT PARCEL MAP FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES LOCATED AT 2465 E. PALM CANYON DRIVE, IN SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST:
Staff Report Item 2.N.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.M. PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF HR 3682,
THE CALIFORNIA DESERT AND MOUNTAIN HERITAGE ACT
:
Staff Report Item 2.M.
Motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22220, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING HR 3682, THE CALIFORNIA DESERT AND MOUNTAINS HERITAGE ACT." Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22220, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING HR 3682, THE CALIFORNIA DESERT AND MOUNTAINS HERITAGE ACT." (Approved)
2.O. REPORT OF EMERGENCY EXPENDITURES DUE TO THE SEVERE WIND DAMAGE TO CITY PARKS ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2008:
Staff Report Item 2.O.
Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address the replacement of plants lost in the wind storm, and any insurance coverage.
Vote to approve Receive and file the report of emergency expenditures for wind damage sustained at City Parks on February 3, 2008, pursuant to Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 7.04.040[4]. (Approved) (Recorded at 01:27:41)
Motion to approve Receive and file the report of emergency expenditures for wind damage sustained at City Parks on February 3, 2008, pursuant to Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 7.04.040[4]. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Councilmember Weigel requested the City Manager place on a future agenda, raising the dollar limit for City Manager authorized contracts and purchases.
The City Council recessed at 7:31 p.m., and convened as the City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency.
RA. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS:
RA1. APPROVAL OF PLANS SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE DOWNTOWN TRASH ENCLOSURE REDESIGN AND DOWNTOWN ALLEYWAY ENHANCEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NOS. 02-08 AND 03-08:
Staff Report Item RA1.
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 7, 2008.
Councilmember Weigel and Councilmember Hutcheson requested staff address potential odors.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the design and function, and requested staff address if the enclosure could be attached to the structure.
Vote to approve 1) Approve the plans, specifications and working details for the Downtown trash enclosure redesign and alleyway enhancements, City Project Nos. 02-08 and 03-08; and 2) Authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids. (Approved) (Recorded at 01:39:49)
Motion to approve 1) Approve the plans, specifications and working details for the Downtown trash enclosure redesign and alleyway enhancements, City Project Nos. 02-08 and 03-08; and 2) Authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
RA2. APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE AND A RECOVERABLE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY DYNAMICS FOR A PERIOD NOT-TO-EXCEED ONE YEAR FOR AN AGENCY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3130 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ADJACENT TO MERGED AREA NO. 1:
Staff Report Item RA2.
Item withdrawn at the request of staff.
The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:42 p.m., and the City Council reconvened.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. 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 4.A.
City Attorney Holland provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 7, 2008.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested staff address the lack of landscape and waterscape plans.
Councilmember Mills thanked staff for keeping the project moving and their work on the BID process.
Motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22222, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE BID PROTEST OF HARBOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC., PURSUANT TO THE AWARD OF CONTRACT ON THE AIRPORT’S IMPROVE/MODIFY/REHAB TERMINAL COMPLEX PROJECT, CP#07-09, AIP 3-06-0181-43 AND AWARD THE CONTRACT TO HARBOR CONSTRUCTION;" 2) Approve the issuance of a purchase order not-to-exceed $50,000, for the steel shop drawing portion of the contract, immediately following award, with the remaining portion of the contract to be encumbered after FAA approval and contract execution; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22223, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 BY $5,572,262;" and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5660. Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22222, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE BID PROTEST OF HARBOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC., PURSUANT TO THE AWARD OF CONTRACT ON THE AIRPORT’S IMPROVE/MODIFY/REHAB TERMINAL COMPLEX PROJECT, CP#07-09, AIP 3-06-0181-43 AND AWARD THE CONTRACT TO HARBOR CONSTRUCTION;" 2) Approve the issuance of a purchase order not-to-exceed $50,000, for the steel shop drawing portion of the contract, immediately following award, with the remaining portion of the contract to be encumbered after FAA approval and contract execution; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22223, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 BY $5,572,262;" and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5660. (Approved)
4.B. PRELIMINARY FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 BUDGET:
City Manager Ready provided a status report of the Fiscal Year 2008-09 Budget, initially presented to the City Council on April 30, 2008.
Councilmember Hutcheson stated his concerns for a potential deficit for the next fiscal year, the funding of the Special Distribution Fund, and stated the City needs to be conservative with its projections, and stated he would like to review the operation of the Golf Course, and the increase in expenditures in tourism.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the Sales Tax calculation and projections.
No action taken.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (PMS), A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT ON THE CURRENT CONDITION OF CITY STREETS:
Staff Report Item 5.A.
City Manager Ready and David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 7, 2008.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat thanked staff for the report, and requested the report be posted on the City's website.
Councilmember Mills commented on the use of Assessment Districts for neighborhoods that wished to upgrade streets.
Motion to Receive and file the report
City of Palm Springs Pavement Management System (PMS) - A Comprehensive Report on the Current Condition of City Streets
. Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to Receive and file the report
City of Palm Springs Pavement Management System (PMS) - A Comprehensive Report on the Current Condition of City Streets
. (Approved)
5.B. APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES TO SCREEN COMMISSION AND BOARD APPLICATIONS, TO DETERMINE QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, AS PART OF THE 2008 ANNUAL RECRUITMENT OF CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
Staff Report Item 5.B.
Motion to 1) Waive the procedures in Resolution No. 18804 Section 7[b], for the 2008 Annual Recruitment process, to allow for the City Council as a whole, to participate in the screening and interview of Applicants for the Planning Commission and the Historic Site Preservation Board; 2) Waive the procedures in Resolution No. 18804 Section 7[b], for the 2008 Annual Recruitment process that provides for the Mayor to participate in all subcommittees; 3) Mayor Pougnet appointed two-member City Council subcommittees to screen commission and board applications, to determine qualified applicants for commissions and boards as follows: Airport Commission Councilmember Weigel and Councilmember Mills, Human Rights Commission Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Mayor Pougnet, Library Board of Trustees Councilmember Weigel and Mayor Pougnet, Parks and Recreation Commission Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Weigel, Public Arts Commission Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Councilmember Mills, Resource Conservation Commission Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Mills, and the VillageFest Board Councilmember Hutcheson and Mayor Pro Tem Foat; and 4) No Subcommittee was established for the Administrative Appeals Board, the Personnel Board or the Rent Review Commission. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to 1) Waive the procedures in Resolution No. 18804 Section 7[b], for the 2008 Annual Recruitment process, to allow for the City Council as a whole, to participate in the screening and interview of Applicants for the Planning Commission and the Historic Site Preservation Board; 2) Waive the procedures in Resolution No. 18804 Section 7[b], for the 2008 Annual Recruitment process that provides for the Mayor to participate in all subcommittees; 3) Mayor Pougnet appointed two-member City Council subcommittees to screen commission and board applications, to determine qualified applicants for commissions and boards as follows: Airport Commission Councilmember Weigel and Councilmember Mills, Human Rights Commission Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Mayor Pougnet, Library Board of Trustees Councilmember Weigel and Mayor Pougnet, Parks and Recreation Commission Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Weigel, Public Arts Commission Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Councilmember Mills, Resource Conservation Commission Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Mills, and the VillageFest Board Councilmember Hutcheson and Mayor Pro Tem Foat; and 4) No Subcommittee was established for the Administrative Appeals Board, the Personnel Board or the Rent Review Commission. (Approved)
5.C. APPOINTMENT OF A CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE FOR SUSTAINABILITY:
Mayor Pougnet recommended that the City Council, as a whole, consider sustainability programs and issues.
No action taken.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Mills thanked the City Manager and City Engineer for their corrective action taken on Farrell Drive.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat announced the upcoming Neighborhood Organization picnic and events.
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