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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:
Councilmember Hutcheson requested Item 2.H. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Mills noted his business related abstention on Consent Calendar Item 2.D.
City Manager Ready requested the City Council take Item 5.B. out of order, to be heard prior to public hearings.
Motion to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
The City Council heard Item 5.B. out of order.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.B. INITIATION OF HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF THE WEST ELEVATION OF PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING:
Staff Report Item 5.B.
Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 16, 2008.
Councilmember Mills commented on the original look of the Airport and the history of architecture, and requested the original architect, Don Wexler, provide further background information on the terminal.
Motion to Initiate the Historic Designation of the West Elevation of the Palm Springs International Airport Terminal Building pursuant to Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 8.05.125. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to Initiate the Historic Designation of the West Elevation of the Palm Springs International Airport Terminal Building pursuant to Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 8.05.125. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. PLACEMENT OF 12 PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT FEES ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLLS:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Don Duckworth, Director of Building and Safety, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 16, 2008.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22281, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 920 EAST COTTONWOOD ROAD;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22282, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 499 NORTH FARRELL DRIVE;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22283, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 2903 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE;" 4) Adopt Resolution No. 22284, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 2670 JUNIPERO;" 5) Adopt Resolution No. 22285, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 2744 NORTH JUNIPERO AVENUE;" 6) Adopt Resolution No. 22286, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 618 EAST MESQUITE AVENUE;" 7) Adopt Resolution No. 22287, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 1264 OTONO DRIVE;" 8) Adopt Resolution No. 22288, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 1091 SOUTH PASEO DE MARCIA;" 9) Adopt Resolution No. 22289, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 392 SANTA CATALINA;" 10) Adopt Resolution No. 22290, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 1056 EAST VISTA CHINO ROAD;" 11) Adopt Resolution No. 22291, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 1543 NORTH WAWONA ROAD; and 12) Adopt Resolution No. 22292, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 2930 EAST WYMAN DRIVE." Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22281, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 920 EAST COTTONWOOD ROAD;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22282, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 499 NORTH FARRELL DRIVE;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22283, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 2903 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE;" 4) Adopt Resolution No. 22284, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 2670 JUNIPERO;" 5) Adopt Resolution No. 22285, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 2744 NORTH JUNIPERO AVENUE;" 6) Adopt Resolution No. 22286, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 618 EAST MESQUITE AVENUE;" 7) Adopt Resolution No. 22287, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 1264 OTONO DRIVE;" 8) Adopt Resolution No. 22288, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 1091 SOUTH PASEO DE MARCIA;" 9) Adopt Resolution No. 22289, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 392 SANTA CATALINA;" 10) Adopt Resolution No. 22290, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 1056 EAST VISTA CHINO ROAD;" 11) Adopt Resolution No. 22291, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 1543 NORTH WAWONA ROAD; and 12) Adopt Resolution No. 22292, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 2930 EAST WYMAN DRIVE." (Approved)
1.B. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS CITYWIDE STREET LIGHTING AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09:
Staff Report Item 1.B.
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 16, 2008.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22293, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22294, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 WITHIN THE PALM SPRINGS STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22295, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6A;" 4) Adopt Resolution No. 22296, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 WITHIN THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6A;" 5) Adopt Resolution No. 22297, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6C;" 6) Adopt Resolution No. 22298, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 WITHIN THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6C;" 7) Adopt Resolution No. 22299, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 9;" 8) Adopt Resolution No. 22300, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 WITHIN THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 9;" 9) Adopt Resolution No. 22301, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10, ZONE 1 AND ZONE 2;" and 10) Adopt Resolution No. 22302, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 WITHIN THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10, ZONE 1 AND ZONE 2." Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22293, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22294, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 WITHIN THE PALM SPRINGS STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22295, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6A;" 4) Adopt Resolution No. 22296, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 WITHIN THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6A;" 5) Adopt Resolution No. 22297, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6C;" 6) Adopt Resolution No. 22298, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 WITHIN THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6C;" 7) Adopt Resolution No. 22299, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 9;" 8) Adopt Resolution No. 22300, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 WITHIN THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 9;" 9) Adopt Resolution No. 22301, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10, ZONE 1 AND ZONE 2;" and 10) Adopt Resolution No. 22302, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 WITHIN THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10, ZONE 1 AND ZONE 2." (Approved)
1.C. FORMATION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 12, SMOKE TREE COMMONS:
Staff Report Item 1.C.
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 16, 2008.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
City Clerk Thompson stated he had tabulated and canvassed the Proposition 218 protest proceedings, and reported $13,339.74 eligible votes cast, with YES votes $13,339.74 and NO votes as 0, stated the City Council may proceed with the formation of the district and the levy of the assessment.
Motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22303, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE PROPERTY OWNER PROTEST BALLOT PROCEEDINGS CONDUCTED FOR THE PROPOSED LEVY OF A NEW ASSESSMENT FOR THE PALM SPRINGS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 12, SMOKE TREE COMMONS, COMMENCING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2008-09;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22304, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT REGARDING THE FORMATION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 12, SMOKE TREE COMMONS; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2008-09;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22305, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE FORMATION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 12, SMOKE TREE COMMONS; AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09;" and 4) Authorize the City Clerk to file the confirmed Engineer’s Report for the formation of Landscape Maintenance District No. 12, Smoke Tree Commons, and file the associated levy of assessments with the Riverside County Auditor. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22303, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE PROPERTY OWNER PROTEST BALLOT PROCEEDINGS CONDUCTED FOR THE PROPOSED LEVY OF A NEW ASSESSMENT FOR THE PALM SPRINGS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 12, SMOKE TREE COMMONS, COMMENCING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2008-09;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22304, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT REGARDING THE FORMATION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 12, SMOKE TREE COMMONS; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2008-09;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22305, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE FORMATION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 12, SMOKE TREE COMMONS; AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09;" and 4) Authorize the City Clerk to file the confirmed Engineer’s Report for the formation of Landscape Maintenance District No. 12, Smoke Tree Commons, and file the associated levy of assessments with the Riverside County Auditor. (Approved)
1.D. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE EXISTING PALM MOUNTAIN RESORT AND SPA LOCATED AT 155 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD, CASES 5.1162-GPA AND 5.1162-PD342:
Staff Report Item 1.D.
Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 16, 2008.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
TIM ELLIS, Representing Applicant, provided background information on the development of the project and the rework of the project throughout the Planning Commission and AAC review process, commented on the reduction in density, required parking spaces, increase in landscape area, and commented on the neighborhood and business support for the project.
CRAIG BLAU, stated his support for the project, but expressed his concerns for the impact to parking in the neighborhood and for the surrounding small hotels.
PATRICK LILLY, read a letter of support of the project from the Palm Springs Economic Development Corporation.
FRANK TYSEN, Palm Springs, commented on the progress and improvements to the project, but expressed his concerns toward the change of zone to Central Business District and parking.
TIM ELLIS, Rebuttal, commented on the parking formula and the deletion of the restaurant, and addressed the concerns with respect to the change of zone to the Central Business District.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested the Applicant address the parking formula and the potential use of managed parking, commented on the responsiveness of the developer, and requested an increase of eight parking spaces in managed parking.
Councilmember Mills commented on the parking requirements with respect to the Zoning Code, the decrease in density with the removal of the restaurant, stated the project is a General Plan Amendment, not a zone change, commented on Condition No. 16 regarding roofing materials, Condition No. 17 regarding screening, Condition No. 19, Condition No. 22 regarding Title 25, Condition No. 24 requiring all buildings on the site be submitted to AAC, Condition No. 52, Condition No. 75 regarding corner cut-off, depth of parking on the site plan, requested the architecture and the landscaping be reviewed for the entire site, not just the new portion of the building, and stated his support for the project.
Mayor Pougnet stated the proposed changes make this a much better project, commented on parking, the issue of a parking deck, and a parking master plan.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 22306, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, APPROVING CASE 5.1162-GPA, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN FROM THE EXISTING DESIGNATION OF SMALL HOTEL RESORT COMMERCIAL TO CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT - DOWNTOWN CORE, AND APPROVING PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR CASE 5.1162-PD342, A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, TO REDEVELOP THE PALM MOUNTAIN RESORT AND SPA ON 2.77 ACRES AT 155 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD;"
amending Section 4, paragraph 3 of the Resolution to read the City Council, Condition No. 16 to require non-reflective matte finish, Condition No. 17 to exclude screening from above, Condition No. 19 and Condition No. 75 to include existing or future construction, Condition No. 22 to reflect Title 24, and Condition No. 24 to require architecture and landscaping for the entire site to be reviewed by AAC.
Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 22306, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, APPROVING CASE 5.1162-GPA, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN FROM THE EXISTING DESIGNATION OF SMALL HOTEL RESORT COMMERCIAL TO CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT - DOWNTOWN CORE, AND APPROVING PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR CASE 5.1162-PD342, A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, TO REDEVELOP THE PALM MOUNTAIN RESORT AND SPA ON 2.77 ACRES AT 155 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD;"
amending Section 4, paragraph 3 of the Resolution to read the City Council, Condition No. 16 to require non-reflective matte finish, Condition No. 17 to exclude screening from above, Condition No. 19 and Condition No. 75 to include existing or future construction, Condition No. 22 to reflect Title 24, and Condition No. 24 to require architecture and landscaping for the entire site to be reviewed by AAC.
(Approved)
The City Council continued at 7:08 p.m. and the Community Redevelopment Agency convened for a Joint Meeting.
Councilmember Mills stated he has a business related conflict of interest with respect to Item 1.E., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber.
1.E. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH RESPECT TO THE APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. A0527C WITH RE: LOFT PARTNERS PALM SPRINGS, LLC, ON 7.8 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE ALVARADO AND AMADO ROAD, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MONDRIAN HOTEL:
Staff Report Item 1.E.
Motion to approve 1) Continue the Public Hearing to July 30, 2008, with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve 1) Continue the Public Hearing to July 30, 2008, with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. (Approved)
Councilmember Mills returned to the dais.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
STEVE SIMS, commented on the Rainmaker Fountain at Frances Stevens Park and AB1358 Complete Streets Act.
JIM FRANKLIN, Representing the Neighborhood Involvement Committee, requested the City Council enact an ordinance to deal with abandoned, bank owned and foreclosed homes.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the status of the preparation of an Ordinance for vacant buildings.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
JOINT AGENDA ITEM WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
RA1. REPAYMENT AND RELENDING OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY LOANS:
Staff Report Item RA1.
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 16, 2008.
Motion to
(City Council)
1) Accept repayment of loans from Merged Project Area No. 1 and Merged Project Area No. 2 Debt Service Funds in the amount of $1,466,785 and $545,000, respectively; 2) Approve the issuance of new loans at 6% interest from the General Fund to Merged Project Area No. 1 and Merged Project Area No. 2 Capital Projects Funds in the amount of $1,466,785 and $545,000, respectively, effective June 18, 2008; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22307, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 22308, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08."
(Community Redevelopment Agency)
1) Approve repayment of loans to the City of Palm Springs from the Merged Project Area No. 1 and Merged Project Area No. 2 Debt Service Funds in the amount of $1,466,785 and $545,000, respectively; 2) Accept new loans at 6% interest from the General Fund to Merged Project Area No. 1 and Merged Project Area No. 2 Capital Projects Funds in the amount of $1,466,785 and $545,000, respectively, effective June 18, 2008; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 1358, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 1359, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08." Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to
(City Council)
1) Accept repayment of loans from Merged Project Area No. 1 and Merged Project Area No. 2 Debt Service Funds in the amount of $1,466,785 and $545,000, respectively; 2) Approve the issuance of new loans at 6% interest from the General Fund to Merged Project Area No. 1 and Merged Project Area No. 2 Capital Projects Funds in the amount of $1,466,785 and $545,000, respectively, effective June 18, 2008; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22307, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 22308, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08."
(Community Redevelopment Agency)
1) Approve repayment of loans to the City of Palm Springs from the Merged Project Area No. 1 and Merged Project Area No. 2 Debt Service Funds in the amount of $1,466,785 and $545,000, respectively; 2) Accept new loans at 6% interest from the General Fund to Merged Project Area No. 1 and Merged Project Area No. 2 Capital Projects Funds in the amount of $1,466,785 and $545,000, respectively, effective June 18, 2008; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 1358, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 1359, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08." (Approved)
The City Council recessed at 7:18 p.m. and the Community Redevelopment Agency continued.
RA. CRA CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to approve Approve Items RA2., RA3., and RA4. Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approve Approve Items RA2., RA3., and RA4. (Approved)
RA2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Staff Report Item RA2.
RA3. APPROVAL OF CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS:
Staff Report Item RA3.
RA4. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE DOWNTOWN TRASH ENCLOSURE AND ALLEYWAY ENHANCEMENTS TO G & M CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $291,195:
Staff Report Item RA4.
The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:19 p.m., and the City Council reconvened.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., 2.N., 2.O., 2.P., 2.Q., and 2.R. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., 2.N., 2.O., 2.P., 2.Q., and 2.R. (Approved)
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
Staff Report Item 2.A.
2.B. APPOINTMENT OF A CITY COUNCIL LIAISON TO THE OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE:
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
Staff Report Item 2.C.
2.D. TIME EXTENSION FOR SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT NO. A5436 WITH SHERMAN LAS VEGAS ROAD HOUSING, INC. FOR TRACT MAP 33161:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.E. AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY FOR THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.F. SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF VIA MONTE VISTA ADJACENT TO PARCEL 3 ON RECORD OF SURVEY, PER MAP BOOK 12, PAGE 87 IN SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R 07-028:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.G. PALM SPRINGS STORM DRAIN LINE 6A, LINE 8, LATERAL 20C AND LATERAL 20CA PROJECT, CP 05-20:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
2.I. AMENDMENT NO. 13 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4487 WITH VSA AIRPORTS, INC. FOR ENGINEERING FIELD SERVICES FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE RENTAL CAR READY/RETURN LOT AT THE AIRPORT:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
2.J. CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5616 WITH G & M CONSTRUCTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $47,440, FOR THE RENTAL CAR READY/RETURN LOT EXPANSION PROJECT:
Staff Report Item 2.J.
2.K. ADOPTION OF APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09:
Staff Report Item 2.K.
2.L. ANNUAL RESERVATION OF UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCES:
Staff Report Item 2.L.
2.M. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO LEASE AGREEMENT A4563 WITH KARBZ INC. AT PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
Staff Report Item 2.M.
2.N. LETTER IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL SB1646 (PADILLA) TO REAUTHORIZE THE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT'S CLEAN FUELS PROGRAM:
Staff Report Item 2.N.
2.O. AGREEMENT WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE LOW WATER CROSSING BRIDGE REPLACEMENT:
Staff Report Item 2.O.
2.P. APPROVAL OF CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS:
Staff Report Item 2.P.
2.Q. CHANGE ORDER NO. 9 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5524 WITH MCKENNA GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC., FOR THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL WIDENING PROJECT, VISTA CHINO TO UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD:
Staff Report Item 2.Q.
2.R. APPROVE NOTICE TO PROCEED TO VEOLIA WATER NORTH AMERICA-WEST, LLC, FOR FINAL DESIGN OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY:
Staff Report Item 2.R.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.H. AGREEMENT WITH GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 ANNUAL ARHM OVERLAY IN THE AMOUNT OF $998,860, CP 07-17:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the contract: estimated cost v. actual contract amount, per unit pricing, and the ability and desire to increase the contract to overlay additional residential streets.
Motion to 1) Approve an agreement with Granite Construction Company, for Bid Schedules A through G inclusive, for the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Annual ARHM Overlay in the amount of $998,860, CP 07-17; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5700. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to 1) Approve an agreement with Granite Construction Company, for Bid Schedules A through G inclusive, for the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Annual ARHM Overlay in the amount of $998,860, CP 07-17; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5700. (Approved)
3. LEGISLATIVE:
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. UPDATE ON SPECIFIC PLAN FOR MUSEUM MARKET PLAZA:
Staff Report Item 4.A.
Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 16, 2008.
No action taken.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4158 WITH PALM SPRINGS AAI, INC. FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONCESSIONS AT PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
Staff Report Item 5.A.
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 16, 2008.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the specific brands, and requested Councilmember Mills outline the proposed enhancements to the airport facility and buildings.
Motion to approve 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A4158 with Palm Springs AAI, Inc., a subsidiary of Anton Airfood; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A4158. Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approve 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A4158 with Palm Springs AAI, Inc., a subsidiary of Anton Airfood; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A4158. (Approved)
5.C. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5630 WITH MAXWELL SECURITY FOR SECURITY SERVICES AT THE PALM SPRINGS TRAIN STATION:
Staff Report Item 5.C.
City Manager Ready and John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 16, 2008.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address if the proposal is complimentary with the bus schedule, and the current status of security with the train arrivals.
Motion to approve 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A5630 with Maxwell Security Services at the Palm Springs Train Station on Garnet Station Road; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5630. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A5630 with Maxwell Security Services at the Palm Springs Train Station on Garnet Station Road; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5630. (Approved) (Recorded at 01:40:49)
5.D. APPOINT TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO A COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING THE WALK OF STARS POLICIES WITH THE WALK OF STARS BOARD MEMBERS:
ACTION:
Appoint Councilmember Weigel and Mayor Pro Tem Foat to a Council Subcommittee to review the policies with the Walk of Stars Board Members.
By consensus of the City Council.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Hutcheson requested the City Manager provide an update as to upcoming City Council meetings and schedule.
Mayor Pougnet requested a status report on the Palm Tree Trimming Policy.
ADJOURNMENT:
Jul 16, 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:
Councilmember Hutcheson requested Item 2.H. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Mills noted his business related abstention on Consent Calendar Item 2.D.
City Manager Ready requested the City Council take Item 5.B. out of order, to be heard prior to public hearings.
Motion to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
The City Council heard Item 5.B. out of order.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.B. INITIATION OF HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF THE WEST ELEVATION OF PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING:
Staff Report Item 5.B.
Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 16, 2008.
Councilmember Mills commented on the original look of the Airport and the history of architecture, and requested the original architect, Don Wexler, provide further background information on the terminal.
Motion to Initiate the Historic Designation of the West Elevation of the Palm Springs International Airport Terminal Building pursuant to Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 8.05.125. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to Initiate the Historic Designation of the West Elevation of the Palm Springs International Airport Terminal Building pursuant to Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 8.05.125. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. PLACEMENT OF 12 PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT FEES ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLLS:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Don Duckworth, Director of Building and Safety, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 16, 2008.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22281, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 920 EAST COTTONWOOD ROAD;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22282, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 499 NORTH FARRELL DRIVE;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22283, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 2903 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE;" 4) Adopt Resolution No. 22284, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 2670 JUNIPERO;" 5) Adopt Resolution No. 22285, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 2744 NORTH JUNIPERO AVENUE;" 6) Adopt Resolution No. 22286, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 618 EAST MESQUITE AVENUE;" 7) Adopt Resolution No. 22287, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 1264 OTONO DRIVE;" 8) Adopt Resolution No. 22288, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 1091 SOUTH PASEO DE MARCIA;" 9) Adopt Resolution No. 22289, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 392 SANTA CATALINA;" 10) Adopt Resolution No. 22290, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 1056 EAST VISTA CHINO ROAD;" 11) Adopt Resolution No. 22291, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 1543 NORTH WAWONA ROAD; and 12) Adopt Resolution No. 22292, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 2930 EAST WYMAN DRIVE." Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22281, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 920 EAST COTTONWOOD ROAD;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22282, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 499 NORTH FARRELL DRIVE;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22283, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 2903 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE;" 4) Adopt Resolution No. 22284, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 2670 JUNIPERO;" 5) Adopt Resolution No. 22285, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 2744 NORTH JUNIPERO AVENUE;" 6) Adopt Resolution No. 22286, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 618 EAST MESQUITE AVENUE;" 7) Adopt Resolution No. 22287, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 1264 OTONO DRIVE;" 8) Adopt Resolution No. 22288, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 1091 SOUTH PASEO DE MARCIA;" 9) Adopt Resolution No. 22289, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 392 SANTA CATALINA;" 10) Adopt Resolution No. 22290, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 1056 EAST VISTA CHINO ROAD;" 11) Adopt Resolution No. 22291, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 1543 NORTH WAWONA ROAD; and 12) Adopt Resolution No. 22292, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 2930 EAST WYMAN DRIVE." (Approved)
1.B. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS CITYWIDE STREET LIGHTING AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09:
Staff Report Item 1.B.
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 16, 2008.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22293, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22294, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 WITHIN THE PALM SPRINGS STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22295, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6A;" 4) Adopt Resolution No. 22296, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 WITHIN THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6A;" 5) Adopt Resolution No. 22297, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6C;" 6) Adopt Resolution No. 22298, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 WITHIN THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6C;" 7) Adopt Resolution No. 22299, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 9;" 8) Adopt Resolution No. 22300, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 WITHIN THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 9;" 9) Adopt Resolution No. 22301, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10, ZONE 1 AND ZONE 2;" and 10) Adopt Resolution No. 22302, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 WITHIN THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10, ZONE 1 AND ZONE 2." Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22293, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22294, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 WITHIN THE PALM SPRINGS STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22295, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6A;" 4) Adopt Resolution No. 22296, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 WITHIN THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6A;" 5) Adopt Resolution No. 22297, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6C;" 6) Adopt Resolution No. 22298, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 WITHIN THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6C;" 7) Adopt Resolution No. 22299, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 9;" 8) Adopt Resolution No. 22300, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 WITHIN THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 9;" 9) Adopt Resolution No. 22301, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10, ZONE 1 AND ZONE 2;" and 10) Adopt Resolution No. 22302, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 WITHIN THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10, ZONE 1 AND ZONE 2." (Approved)
1.C. FORMATION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 12, SMOKE TREE COMMONS:
Staff Report Item 1.C.
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 16, 2008.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
City Clerk Thompson stated he had tabulated and canvassed the Proposition 218 protest proceedings, and reported $13,339.74 eligible votes cast, with YES votes $13,339.74 and NO votes as 0, stated the City Council may proceed with the formation of the district and the levy of the assessment.
Motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22303, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE PROPERTY OWNER PROTEST BALLOT PROCEEDINGS CONDUCTED FOR THE PROPOSED LEVY OF A NEW ASSESSMENT FOR THE PALM SPRINGS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 12, SMOKE TREE COMMONS, COMMENCING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2008-09;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22304, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT REGARDING THE FORMATION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 12, SMOKE TREE COMMONS; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2008-09;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22305, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE FORMATION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 12, SMOKE TREE COMMONS; AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09;" and 4) Authorize the City Clerk to file the confirmed Engineer’s Report for the formation of Landscape Maintenance District No. 12, Smoke Tree Commons, and file the associated levy of assessments with the Riverside County Auditor. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22303, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE PROPERTY OWNER PROTEST BALLOT PROCEEDINGS CONDUCTED FOR THE PROPOSED LEVY OF A NEW ASSESSMENT FOR THE PALM SPRINGS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 12, SMOKE TREE COMMONS, COMMENCING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2008-09;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22304, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT REGARDING THE FORMATION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 12, SMOKE TREE COMMONS; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2008-09;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22305, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE FORMATION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 12, SMOKE TREE COMMONS; AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09;" and 4) Authorize the City Clerk to file the confirmed Engineer’s Report for the formation of Landscape Maintenance District No. 12, Smoke Tree Commons, and file the associated levy of assessments with the Riverside County Auditor. (Approved)
1.D. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE EXISTING PALM MOUNTAIN RESORT AND SPA LOCATED AT 155 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD, CASES 5.1162-GPA AND 5.1162-PD342:
Staff Report Item 1.D.
Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 16, 2008.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
TIM ELLIS, Representing Applicant, provided background information on the development of the project and the rework of the project throughout the Planning Commission and AAC review process, commented on the reduction in density, required parking spaces, increase in landscape area, and commented on the neighborhood and business support for the project.
CRAIG BLAU, stated his support for the project, but expressed his concerns for the impact to parking in the neighborhood and for the surrounding small hotels.
PATRICK LILLY, read a letter of support of the project from the Palm Springs Economic Development Corporation.
FRANK TYSEN, Palm Springs, commented on the progress and improvements to the project, but expressed his concerns toward the change of zone to Central Business District and parking.
TIM ELLIS, Rebuttal, commented on the parking formula and the deletion of the restaurant, and addressed the concerns with respect to the change of zone to the Central Business District.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested the Applicant address the parking formula and the potential use of managed parking, commented on the responsiveness of the developer, and requested an increase of eight parking spaces in managed parking.
Councilmember Mills commented on the parking requirements with respect to the Zoning Code, the decrease in density with the removal of the restaurant, stated the project is a General Plan Amendment, not a zone change, commented on Condition No. 16 regarding roofing materials, Condition No. 17 regarding screening, Condition No. 19, Condition No. 22 regarding Title 25, Condition No. 24 requiring all buildings on the site be submitted to AAC, Condition No. 52, Condition No. 75 regarding corner cut-off, depth of parking on the site plan, requested the architecture and the landscaping be reviewed for the entire site, not just the new portion of the building, and stated his support for the project.
Mayor Pougnet stated the proposed changes make this a much better project, commented on parking, the issue of a parking deck, and a parking master plan.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 22306, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, APPROVING CASE 5.1162-GPA, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN FROM THE EXISTING DESIGNATION OF SMALL HOTEL RESORT COMMERCIAL TO CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT - DOWNTOWN CORE, AND APPROVING PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR CASE 5.1162-PD342, A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, TO REDEVELOP THE PALM MOUNTAIN RESORT AND SPA ON 2.77 ACRES AT 155 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD;"
amending Section 4, paragraph 3 of the Resolution to read the City Council, Condition No. 16 to require non-reflective matte finish, Condition No. 17 to exclude screening from above, Condition No. 19 and Condition No. 75 to include existing or future construction, Condition No. 22 to reflect Title 24, and Condition No. 24 to require architecture and landscaping for the entire site to be reviewed by AAC.
Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 22306, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, APPROVING CASE 5.1162-GPA, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN FROM THE EXISTING DESIGNATION OF SMALL HOTEL RESORT COMMERCIAL TO CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT - DOWNTOWN CORE, AND APPROVING PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR CASE 5.1162-PD342, A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, TO REDEVELOP THE PALM MOUNTAIN RESORT AND SPA ON 2.77 ACRES AT 155 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD;"
amending Section 4, paragraph 3 of the Resolution to read the City Council, Condition No. 16 to require non-reflective matte finish, Condition No. 17 to exclude screening from above, Condition No. 19 and Condition No. 75 to include existing or future construction, Condition No. 22 to reflect Title 24, and Condition No. 24 to require architecture and landscaping for the entire site to be reviewed by AAC.
(Approved)
The City Council continued at 7:08 p.m. and the Community Redevelopment Agency convened for a Joint Meeting.
Councilmember Mills stated he has a business related conflict of interest with respect to Item 1.E., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber.
1.E. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH RESPECT TO THE APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. A0527C WITH RE: LOFT PARTNERS PALM SPRINGS, LLC, ON 7.8 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE ALVARADO AND AMADO ROAD, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MONDRIAN HOTEL:
Staff Report Item 1.E.
Motion to approve 1) Continue the Public Hearing to July 30, 2008, with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve 1) Continue the Public Hearing to July 30, 2008, with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. (Approved)
Councilmember Mills returned to the dais.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
STEVE SIMS, commented on the Rainmaker Fountain at Frances Stevens Park and AB1358 Complete Streets Act.
JIM FRANKLIN, Representing the Neighborhood Involvement Committee, requested the City Council enact an ordinance to deal with abandoned, bank owned and foreclosed homes.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the status of the preparation of an Ordinance for vacant buildings.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
JOINT AGENDA ITEM WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
RA1. REPAYMENT AND RELENDING OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY LOANS:
Staff Report Item RA1.
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 16, 2008.
Motion to
(City Council)
1) Accept repayment of loans from Merged Project Area No. 1 and Merged Project Area No. 2 Debt Service Funds in the amount of $1,466,785 and $545,000, respectively; 2) Approve the issuance of new loans at 6% interest from the General Fund to Merged Project Area No. 1 and Merged Project Area No. 2 Capital Projects Funds in the amount of $1,466,785 and $545,000, respectively, effective June 18, 2008; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22307, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 22308, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08."
(Community Redevelopment Agency)
1) Approve repayment of loans to the City of Palm Springs from the Merged Project Area No. 1 and Merged Project Area No. 2 Debt Service Funds in the amount of $1,466,785 and $545,000, respectively; 2) Accept new loans at 6% interest from the General Fund to Merged Project Area No. 1 and Merged Project Area No. 2 Capital Projects Funds in the amount of $1,466,785 and $545,000, respectively, effective June 18, 2008; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 1358, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 1359, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08." Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to
(City Council)
1) Accept repayment of loans from Merged Project Area No. 1 and Merged Project Area No. 2 Debt Service Funds in the amount of $1,466,785 and $545,000, respectively; 2) Approve the issuance of new loans at 6% interest from the General Fund to Merged Project Area No. 1 and Merged Project Area No. 2 Capital Projects Funds in the amount of $1,466,785 and $545,000, respectively, effective June 18, 2008; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22307, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 22308, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08."
(Community Redevelopment Agency)
1) Approve repayment of loans to the City of Palm Springs from the Merged Project Area No. 1 and Merged Project Area No. 2 Debt Service Funds in the amount of $1,466,785 and $545,000, respectively; 2) Accept new loans at 6% interest from the General Fund to Merged Project Area No. 1 and Merged Project Area No. 2 Capital Projects Funds in the amount of $1,466,785 and $545,000, respectively, effective June 18, 2008; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 1358, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 1359, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08." (Approved)
The City Council recessed at 7:18 p.m. and the Community Redevelopment Agency continued.
RA. CRA CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to approve Approve Items RA2., RA3., and RA4. Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approve Approve Items RA2., RA3., and RA4. (Approved)
RA2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Staff Report Item RA2.
RA3. APPROVAL OF CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS:
Staff Report Item RA3.
RA4. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE DOWNTOWN TRASH ENCLOSURE AND ALLEYWAY ENHANCEMENTS TO G & M CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $291,195:
Staff Report Item RA4.
The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:19 p.m., and the City Council reconvened.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., 2.N., 2.O., 2.P., 2.Q., and 2.R. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., 2.N., 2.O., 2.P., 2.Q., and 2.R. (Approved)
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
Staff Report Item 2.A.
2.B. APPOINTMENT OF A CITY COUNCIL LIAISON TO THE OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE:
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
Staff Report Item 2.C.
2.D. TIME EXTENSION FOR SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT NO. A5436 WITH SHERMAN LAS VEGAS ROAD HOUSING, INC. FOR TRACT MAP 33161:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.E. AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY FOR THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.F. SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF VIA MONTE VISTA ADJACENT TO PARCEL 3 ON RECORD OF SURVEY, PER MAP BOOK 12, PAGE 87 IN SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R 07-028:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.G. PALM SPRINGS STORM DRAIN LINE 6A, LINE 8, LATERAL 20C AND LATERAL 20CA PROJECT, CP 05-20:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
2.I. AMENDMENT NO. 13 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4487 WITH VSA AIRPORTS, INC. FOR ENGINEERING FIELD SERVICES FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE RENTAL CAR READY/RETURN LOT AT THE AIRPORT:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
2.J. CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5616 WITH G & M CONSTRUCTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $47,440, FOR THE RENTAL CAR READY/RETURN LOT EXPANSION PROJECT:
Staff Report Item 2.J.
2.K. ADOPTION OF APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09:
Staff Report Item 2.K.
2.L. ANNUAL RESERVATION OF UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCES:
Staff Report Item 2.L.
2.M. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO LEASE AGREEMENT A4563 WITH KARBZ INC. AT PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
Staff Report Item 2.M.
2.N. LETTER IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL SB1646 (PADILLA) TO REAUTHORIZE THE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT'S CLEAN FUELS PROGRAM:
Staff Report Item 2.N.
2.O. AGREEMENT WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE LOW WATER CROSSING BRIDGE REPLACEMENT:
Staff Report Item 2.O.
2.P. APPROVAL OF CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS:
Staff Report Item 2.P.
2.Q. CHANGE ORDER NO. 9 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5524 WITH MCKENNA GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC., FOR THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL WIDENING PROJECT, VISTA CHINO TO UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD:
Staff Report Item 2.Q.
2.R. APPROVE NOTICE TO PROCEED TO VEOLIA WATER NORTH AMERICA-WEST, LLC, FOR FINAL DESIGN OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY:
Staff Report Item 2.R.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.H. AGREEMENT WITH GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 ANNUAL ARHM OVERLAY IN THE AMOUNT OF $998,860, CP 07-17:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the contract: estimated cost v. actual contract amount, per unit pricing, and the ability and desire to increase the contract to overlay additional residential streets.
Motion to 1) Approve an agreement with Granite Construction Company, for Bid Schedules A through G inclusive, for the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Annual ARHM Overlay in the amount of $998,860, CP 07-17; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5700. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to 1) Approve an agreement with Granite Construction Company, for Bid Schedules A through G inclusive, for the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Annual ARHM Overlay in the amount of $998,860, CP 07-17; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5700. (Approved)
3. LEGISLATIVE:
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. UPDATE ON SPECIFIC PLAN FOR MUSEUM MARKET PLAZA:
Staff Report Item 4.A.
Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 16, 2008.
No action taken.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4158 WITH PALM SPRINGS AAI, INC. FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONCESSIONS AT PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
Staff Report Item 5.A.
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 16, 2008.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address the specific brands, and requested Councilmember Mills outline the proposed enhancements to the airport facility and buildings.
Motion to approve 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A4158 with Palm Springs AAI, Inc., a subsidiary of Anton Airfood; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A4158. Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approve 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A4158 with Palm Springs AAI, Inc., a subsidiary of Anton Airfood; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A4158. (Approved)
5.C. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5630 WITH MAXWELL SECURITY FOR SECURITY SERVICES AT THE PALM SPRINGS TRAIN STATION:
Staff Report Item 5.C.
City Manager Ready and John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 16, 2008.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address if the proposal is complimentary with the bus schedule, and the current status of security with the train arrivals.
Motion to approve 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A5630 with Maxwell Security Services at the Palm Springs Train Station on Garnet Station Road; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5630. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A5630 with Maxwell Security Services at the Palm Springs Train Station on Garnet Station Road; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5630. (Approved) (Recorded at 01:40:49)
5.D. APPOINT TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO A COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING THE WALK OF STARS POLICIES WITH THE WALK OF STARS BOARD MEMBERS:
ACTION:
Appoint Councilmember Weigel and Mayor Pro Tem Foat to a Council Subcommittee to review the policies with the Walk of Stars Board Members.
By consensus of the City Council.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Hutcheson requested the City Manager provide an update as to upcoming City Council meetings and schedule.
Mayor Pougnet requested a status report on the Palm Tree Trimming Policy.
ADJOURNMENT:
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