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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 requested the City Council amend the motion for Consent Calendar Item 2.D., due to the withdrawal of the resignation by Commissioner Caffery, and excuse his absences for June, 2009.
Motion to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 BUDGET:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
City Manager Ready and Geoffrey Kiehl, Director of Finance, provided background information as outlined in the fiscal year 2009-10 Preliminary Budget.
Palm Spring Bureau of Tourism presented an update and the fiscal year 2009-10 budget for Tourism and the Convention Center.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
JIM DOWLER, announced the accomplishments, financial impact, and activities of the Tour de Palm Springs, and requested funding for the event.
STEVE ROSENBERG, commented on the Capital Improvement expenditures at the Palm Springs International Airport.
JULIUS KAZEN, commented on the Tourism and Convention Center Budget, and commented on the interaction with the desert wide CVA.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the budget: success of the Spring Break campaign, the re-branding of the Hotel adjacent to the Convention Center, success of the Tourism electronic newsletter, transfer of a shrinking market share from competitors to Palm Springs, measurement of the success of the Convention Center and Bureau of Tourism, the calculation of the $300,000 reduction to Tourism, partnership with the Airport on specific marketing programs, reviewing the list of current events in the City and provide marketing assistance to the current events, clarification of event funding of $100,000 from Tourism to events based on input from the stakeholders, and funding special events as unallocated, and funding community events such as Festival of Lights.
ACTION:
Direct staff to prepare necessary documents for adoption of the Fiscal Year 2009-10 Budget for the City of Palm Springs and Community Redevelopment Agency on June 17, 2009.
By consensus of the City Council.
The City Council recessed at 7:45 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:52 p.m.
1.B. VICEROY HOTEL CONSIDERATION OF A REVOCATION OR MODIFICATION OF AN EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT LOCATED AT 415 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD, CASE 5.090-CUP:
Staff Report Item 1.B.
Motion to approve 1) Continue the Public Hearing to July 1, 2009, with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a notice of continuance. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to approve 1) Continue the Public Hearing to July 1, 2009, with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a notice of continuance. (Approved) (Recorded at 01:48:45)
1.C. PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT WASTE DISPOSAL CHARGES ON THE COUNTY TAX ROLLS AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT:
Staff Report Item 1.C.
Dave Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 3, 2009.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the delinquent accounts: liens on the property as opposed to who is responsible for the payment, amount of revenue to the City, comparison to previous year delinquency, delinquency of City vendors, and cross checking the data with foreclosed properties.
Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 22489 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING CERTAIN WASTE DISPOSAL ACCOUNTS TO BE DELINQUENT AND DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF THE ACCOUNTS ON THE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLL FOR COLLECTION." Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 22489 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING CERTAIN WASTE DISPOSAL ACCOUNTS TO BE DELINQUENT AND DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF THE ACCOUNTS ON THE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLL FOR COLLECTION." (Approved) (Recorded at 01:58:50)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
STEVE ROSENBERG, commented on Item 5.B., and stated his support for the Airport Display Advertising Concession.
JAKE COHEN, commented on the budget proposed for Tourism, and requested additional $300,000 funding for tourism.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Ready presented a City Employee Spotlight for Firefighter of the Year Mark Hunter.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., and 2.G. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills.
Vote to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., and 2.G. (Approved)
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
Staff Report Item 2.A.
2.B. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS CALLING THE NOVEMBER 3, 2009, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, ORDERING SERVICES AND ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATE STATEMENTS:
Staff Report Item 2.B.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
Staff Report Item 2.C.
2.D. ACCEPT WITH REGRET THE RESIGNATION OF JON CAFFERY FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2009:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.E. NOTICE OF INTENT FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE PALM SPRINGS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 17, 2009:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.F. APPROVE OUTFITTING OF POLICE VEHICLES:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.G. AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT AND DESIGNATION OF THE CITY MANAGER AS THE APPLICANT AGENT:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
3. LEGISLATIVE:
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) FUNDING:
Staff Report Item 5.A.
Dale Cook, Community Development Administrator, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 3, 2009.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program: the number of expected residents to apply for the first time home buyer assistance program, the administration of the program, the purchase of foreclosed properties for low/moderate housing, the involvement of the County of Riverside, and the staff recommendation to focus on only two of the allowable activities.
Motion to approve 1) Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of Riverside for NSP funding; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the NSP plan and MOU. A5854. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills.
Vote to approve 1) Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of Riverside for NSP funding; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the NSP plan and MOU. A5854. (Approved) (Recorded at 02:16:56)
5.B. AIRPORT DISPLAY ADVERTISING CONCESSION AGREEMENT WITH U.S. ENTERPRISES, INC., DOING BUSINESS AS COREY AIRPORT SERVICES:
Staff Report Item 5.B.
Thomas Nolan, Director of Aviation, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 3, 2009.
Representatives from Corey Airport Services provided a Powerpoint presentation of the proposed advertising program.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the Airport Display Advertising Concession: verbiage in the agreement that the city council is approving in concept with shop drawings and details to be provided and agreed upon, the city potential contribution to the display program, back lighting or other lighting to be included in the cost, placement of signs in concept, pedestal vertacular to be colored concrete, coordination with the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism, space available to promote the Palm Springs Convention Center and Bureau of Tourism, adding without a reciprocal agreement with another Airport, policy for advertising, outlay of capital funds for the program, and wrapping of the pillars.
Motion to 1) Approve the Airport Display Advertising Concession Agreement with U.S. Enterprises, Inc., doing business as Corey Airport Services as amended directing the City Attorney to further articulate the concepts of shop drawings, subject to review and approval of the City Manager; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5855. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Mayor Pougnet.
Vote to 1) Approve the Airport Display Advertising Concession Agreement with U.S. Enterprises, Inc., doing business as Corey Airport Services as amended directing the City Attorney to further articulate the concepts of shop drawings, subject to review and approval of the City Manager; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5855. (Approved)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Mills requested the City Manager review the property at Compadre and Sunny Dunes adjacent to the Mesquite Golf Course for property Maintenance issues and Code Enforcement to take appropriate action for remedy and compliance.
Mayor Pougnet announced upcoming activities coming to the City of Palm Springs.
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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 requested the City Council amend the motion for Consent Calendar Item 2.D., due to the withdrawal of the resignation by Commissioner Caffery, and excuse his absences for June, 2009.
Motion to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 BUDGET:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
City Manager Ready and Geoffrey Kiehl, Director of Finance, provided background information as outlined in the fiscal year 2009-10 Preliminary Budget.
Palm Spring Bureau of Tourism presented an update and the fiscal year 2009-10 budget for Tourism and the Convention Center.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
JIM DOWLER, announced the accomplishments, financial impact, and activities of the Tour de Palm Springs, and requested funding for the event.
STEVE ROSENBERG, commented on the Capital Improvement expenditures at the Palm Springs International Airport.
JULIUS KAZEN, commented on the Tourism and Convention Center Budget, and commented on the interaction with the desert wide CVA.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the budget: success of the Spring Break campaign, the re-branding of the Hotel adjacent to the Convention Center, success of the Tourism electronic newsletter, transfer of a shrinking market share from competitors to Palm Springs, measurement of the success of the Convention Center and Bureau of Tourism, the calculation of the $300,000 reduction to Tourism, partnership with the Airport on specific marketing programs, reviewing the list of current events in the City and provide marketing assistance to the current events, clarification of event funding of $100,000 from Tourism to events based on input from the stakeholders, and funding special events as unallocated, and funding community events such as Festival of Lights.
ACTION:
Direct staff to prepare necessary documents for adoption of the Fiscal Year 2009-10 Budget for the City of Palm Springs and Community Redevelopment Agency on June 17, 2009.
By consensus of the City Council.
The City Council recessed at 7:45 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:52 p.m.
1.B. VICEROY HOTEL CONSIDERATION OF A REVOCATION OR MODIFICATION OF AN EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT LOCATED AT 415 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD, CASE 5.090-CUP:
Staff Report Item 1.B.
Motion to approve 1) Continue the Public Hearing to July 1, 2009, with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a notice of continuance. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to approve 1) Continue the Public Hearing to July 1, 2009, with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a notice of continuance. (Approved) (Recorded at 01:48:45)
1.C. PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT WASTE DISPOSAL CHARGES ON THE COUNTY TAX ROLLS AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT:
Staff Report Item 1.C.
Dave Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 3, 2009.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the delinquent accounts: liens on the property as opposed to who is responsible for the payment, amount of revenue to the City, comparison to previous year delinquency, delinquency of City vendors, and cross checking the data with foreclosed properties.
Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 22489 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING CERTAIN WASTE DISPOSAL ACCOUNTS TO BE DELINQUENT AND DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF THE ACCOUNTS ON THE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLL FOR COLLECTION." Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 22489 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING CERTAIN WASTE DISPOSAL ACCOUNTS TO BE DELINQUENT AND DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF THE ACCOUNTS ON THE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLL FOR COLLECTION." (Approved) (Recorded at 01:58:50)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
STEVE ROSENBERG, commented on Item 5.B., and stated his support for the Airport Display Advertising Concession.
JAKE COHEN, commented on the budget proposed for Tourism, and requested additional $300,000 funding for tourism.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Ready presented a City Employee Spotlight for Firefighter of the Year Mark Hunter.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., and 2.G. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills.
Vote to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., and 2.G. (Approved)
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
Staff Report Item 2.A.
2.B. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS CALLING THE NOVEMBER 3, 2009, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, ORDERING SERVICES AND ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATE STATEMENTS:
Staff Report Item 2.B.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
Staff Report Item 2.C.
2.D. ACCEPT WITH REGRET THE RESIGNATION OF JON CAFFERY FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2009:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.E. NOTICE OF INTENT FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE PALM SPRINGS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 17, 2009:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.F. APPROVE OUTFITTING OF POLICE VEHICLES:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.G. AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT AND DESIGNATION OF THE CITY MANAGER AS THE APPLICANT AGENT:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
3. LEGISLATIVE:
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) FUNDING:
Staff Report Item 5.A.
Dale Cook, Community Development Administrator, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 3, 2009.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program: the number of expected residents to apply for the first time home buyer assistance program, the administration of the program, the purchase of foreclosed properties for low/moderate housing, the involvement of the County of Riverside, and the staff recommendation to focus on only two of the allowable activities.
Motion to approve 1) Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of Riverside for NSP funding; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the NSP plan and MOU. A5854. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills.
Vote to approve 1) Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of Riverside for NSP funding; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the NSP plan and MOU. A5854. (Approved) (Recorded at 02:16:56)
5.B. AIRPORT DISPLAY ADVERTISING CONCESSION AGREEMENT WITH U.S. ENTERPRISES, INC., DOING BUSINESS AS COREY AIRPORT SERVICES:
Staff Report Item 5.B.
Thomas Nolan, Director of Aviation, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 3, 2009.
Representatives from Corey Airport Services provided a Powerpoint presentation of the proposed advertising program.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the Airport Display Advertising Concession: verbiage in the agreement that the city council is approving in concept with shop drawings and details to be provided and agreed upon, the city potential contribution to the display program, back lighting or other lighting to be included in the cost, placement of signs in concept, pedestal vertacular to be colored concrete, coordination with the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism, space available to promote the Palm Springs Convention Center and Bureau of Tourism, adding without a reciprocal agreement with another Airport, policy for advertising, outlay of capital funds for the program, and wrapping of the pillars.
Motion to 1) Approve the Airport Display Advertising Concession Agreement with U.S. Enterprises, Inc., doing business as Corey Airport Services as amended directing the City Attorney to further articulate the concepts of shop drawings, subject to review and approval of the City Manager; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5855. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Mayor Pougnet.
Vote to 1) Approve the Airport Display Advertising Concession Agreement with U.S. Enterprises, Inc., doing business as Corey Airport Services as amended directing the City Attorney to further articulate the concepts of shop drawings, subject to review and approval of the City Manager; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5855. (Approved)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Mills requested the City Manager review the property at Compadre and Sunny Dunes adjacent to the Mesquite Golf Course for property Maintenance issues and Code Enforcement to take appropriate action for remedy and compliance.
Mayor Pougnet announced upcoming activities coming to the City of Palm Springs.
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