1.A. JOINT MEETING WITH THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION AND PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS SUSTAINABILITY MASTER PLAN AND CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING APPROVING THE PALM SPRINGS ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM AND THE REPORT PREPARED BY THE AUTHORIZED OFFICER, ESTABLISHING A CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM TO FINANCE (AB811) ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS, AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS TO BE LEVIED:

Staff Report Item 1.A.

Motion to approve 1) Continue the Joint Meeting and the Public Hearing to May 27, 2009 with no public testimony at this time; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills.

Vote to approve 1) Continue the Joint Meeting and the Public Hearing to May 27, 2009 with no public testimony at this time; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:05:28)

1.B. PROPOSED DRAFT SPECIFIC PLAN (GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS) FOR MUSEUM MARKET PLAZA (CASE 5.1204) TO ALLOW UP TO 955 HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL UNITS, UP TO 400,000 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL RETAIL AND OFFICE SPACE, AND UP TO 620 HOTEL ROOMS LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF N. PALM CANYON DRIVE AND TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, AND OTHER NEARBY PROPERTIES:

Staff Report Item 1.B.

Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 13, 2009, and the status of the current application of the Wessman Renovation Project.

The City Council discussed the conformity issue, and the incorporation of the Desert Fashion Plaza Renovation Plan into the Specific Plan, requested staff clarify the letter received from Wessman Development that the proposed Specific Plan will not inhibit Wessman Development with respect to the Desert Fashion Plaza renovation project.

Motion to Incorporate the Desert Fashion Plaza Renovation Plan into the Specific Plan. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat.

Vote to Incorporate the Desert Fashion Plaza Renovation Plan into the Specific Plan. (Approved)

The City Council discussed the merits of the five options presented by Staff for the final disposition of the Town and County Center.

Motion to Incorporate Option No. 4 Identify that the Town and Country Center is a significant architectural resource and that the provision of an east-west vehicle link is a critical objective of the Specific Plan; and Determine that any decision on the final alignment of such access and its location relative to the Town and Country Center will be addressed concurrently with the consideration of a specific development project for Block K. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pougnet.

Vote to Incorporate Option No. 4 Identify that the Town and Country Center is a significant architectural resource and that the provision of an east-west vehicle link is a critical objective of the Specific Plan; and Determine that any decision on the final alignment of such access and its location relative to the Town and Country Center will be addressed concurrently with the consideration of a specific development project for Block K. (Approved)

The City Council discussed the boundaries and the deletion of Blocks J and L from the Specific Plan.

Motion to Delete Block J and Block L from the Specific Plan. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.

Vote to Delete Block J and Block L from the Specific Plan. (Approved)

PUBLIC COMMENT:

City Manager Ready requested the City Council consider the addition of one Item to the Consent Calendar Agenda titled PROPOSED RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS IS EXPERIENCING A SEVERE FISCAL HARDSHIP DUE TO THE STATE’S SEIZURE OF LOCAL PROPERTY TAX FUNDS AND THE CONTINUED ADOPTION OF UNFUNDED MANDATES BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

Motion to 1) Make the finding the Item came to the attention of the City after the posting of the Agenda and there is an immediate need to take action on the Item; and 2) Add to the Consent Calendar Item 2.J. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS IS EXPERIENCING A SEVERE FISCAL HARDSHIP DUE TO THE STATE’S SEIZURE OF LOCAL PROPERTY TAX FUNDS AND THE CONTINUED ADOPTION OF UNFUNDED MANDATES BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA." Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.

Vote to 1) Make the finding the Item came to the attention of the City after the posting of the Agenda and there is an immediate need to take action on the Item; and 2) Add to the Consent Calendar Item 2.J. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS IS EXPERIENCING A SEVERE FISCAL HARDSHIP DUE TO THE STATE’S SEIZURE OF LOCAL PROPERTY TAX FUNDS AND THE CONTINUED ADOPTION OF UNFUNDED MANDATES BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA." (Approved)

RODOLFO CASTILLO, commented on the Downtown Business Improvement District.

WENDIE BUSIG-KOHN, announced the recent passing of Donny Frank.

PHYLLIS BURGESS, commented on enhancements to the Palm Springs Museum, development for commercial development, boycotts, and the budget.

DREW SWEATTE, commented on the economic devastation for the businesses in the Downtown area, and commented on the Historic Site designation of the Town and Country Center.

TODD HOOKS, Chamber of Commerce, commented on the Historic Designation of the La Serena Villas.

DIEGO HEREDIA, commented on the designation of the La Serena Villas as a Class 1 Historic Site, and stated the Resolution does not support the designation.

STEVE ROSENBERG, commented on the connector in the Downtown and the Town and Country Center, the status of the Airport Budget, and the status of the Airport Commissioners.

JOY MEREDITH, commented on the Downtown Business Improvement District Bylaws, and commented on the recent passing of Donny Frank.

JOHN TYMON, commented on the recent passing of Donny Frank.

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:

Councilmember Foat requested the City Manager review the current issues surrounding the BID Bylaws, and requested Joy Meredith address the vacancies in the Downtown area.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:

2. CONSENT CALENDAR:

Councilmember Mills requested Item 2.F. be returned to the Consent Calendar.

Motion to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., and added Item 2.H. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills.

Vote to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., and added Item 2.H. (Approved)

2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:

Staff Report Item 2.A.

2.B. AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BARTLE WELLS ASSOCIATES FOR A WASTEWATER RATE STUDY:

Staff Report Item 2.B.

2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:

Staff Report Item 2.C.

2.D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR APRIL, 2009:

Staff Report Item 2.D.

2.F. WEST FACADE OF THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DESIGNATION OF A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3400 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY AS A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE (CASE HSBP-70):

Staff Report Item 2.F.

2.G. APPROVAL OF QUITCLAIM DEEDS TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT RELATED TO PALM SPRINGS MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN LINES 31 AND 32, IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, FILE R 09-04:

Staff Report Item 2.G.

2.H. SUMMARY VACATION OF A 30-FOOT WIDE PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENT IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST (FILE R 09-06):

Staff Report Item 2.H.

2.I. APPROVE PURCHASE OF 1 NEW CNG POWERED KENWORTH T-800 10 YARD DUMP TRUCK FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:

Staff Report Item 2.I.

2.J. PROPOSED RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS IS EXPERIENCING A SEVERE FISCAL HARDSHIP DUE TO THE STATE’S SEIZURE OF LOCAL PROPERTY TAX FUNDS AND THE CONTINUED ADOPTION OF UNFUNDED MANDATES BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA:

EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:

2.E. LA SERENA VILLAS DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 339 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD AN HISTORIC SITE (CASE HSPB-69):

Staff Report Item 2.E.

Mayor Pro Tem Mills commented on the designation and his request for only the style and site plan be considered as a Class 1 site.

Councilmember Foat stated the Neighborhood Organization is meeting with the Hotel owners to address their concerns.

Councilmember Weigel stated that the owners stated tonight that they did not want to tear down the structures, indicated he would change his vote, and not support the designation as proposed.

Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 22479, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE 'LA SERENA VILLAS' LOCATED AT 339 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE." Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Foat.

Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 22479, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE ‘LA SERENA VILLAS' LOCATED AT 339 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE." (Approved) (Recorded at 01:54:21)

3. LEGISLATIVE:

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

4.A. CONTINUED DISCUSSION FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 PRELIMINARY BUDGET:

City Manager Ready provided an update on the status of the City's budget.

Councilmember Foat commented on a recent article in the Desert Sun.

No action taken.

5. NEW BUSINESS:

5.A. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN:

Staff Report Item 5.A.

City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 13, 2009.

Councilmember Weigel requested staff address the funding and the restrictions on the Sustainability Fund.

Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 22482, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09, ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION 22264." Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.

Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 22482, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09, ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION 22264." (Approved) (Recorded at 01:59:09)

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:

Mayor Pougnet commented on the recent passing of former Councilmember F. Thomas Kieley, Jr.

ADJOURNMENT:

May 13, 2009 City Council Meeting

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CALL TO ORDER:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.

PRESENTATIONS:

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:

ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:

Mayor Pougnet requested Item 2.E. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate vote.

Councilmember Mills requested Item 2.F. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.

Motion to Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills.

Vote to Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)

1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1.A. JOINT MEETING WITH THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION AND PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS SUSTAINABILITY MASTER PLAN AND CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING APPROVING THE PALM SPRINGS ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM AND THE REPORT PREPARED BY THE AUTHORIZED OFFICER, ESTABLISHING A CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM TO FINANCE (AB811) ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS, AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS TO BE LEVIED:

Staff Report Item 1.A.

1.B. PROPOSED DRAFT SPECIFIC PLAN (GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS) FOR MUSEUM MARKET PLAZA (CASE 5.1204) TO ALLOW UP TO 955 HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL UNITS, UP TO 400,000 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL RETAIL AND OFFICE SPACE, AND UP TO 620 HOTEL ROOMS LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF N. PALM CANYON DRIVE AND TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, AND OTHER NEARBY PROPERTIES:

Staff Report Item 1.B.

Motion to Incorporate the Desert Fashion Plaza Renovation Plan into the Specific Plan. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat.

Vote to Incorporate the Desert Fashion Plaza Renovation Plan into the Specific Plan. (Approved)

The City Council discussed the merits of the five options presented by Staff for the final disposition of the Town and County Center.

The City Council discussed the boundaries and the deletion of Blocks J and L from the Specific Plan.

Motion to Delete Block J and Block L from the Specific Plan. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.

Vote to Delete Block J and Block L from the Specific Plan. (Approved)

PUBLIC COMMENT:

RODOLFO CASTILLO, commented on the Downtown Business Improvement District.

WENDIE BUSIG-KOHN, announced the recent passing of Donny Frank.

PHYLLIS BURGESS, commented on enhancements to the Palm Springs Museum, development for commercial development, boycotts, and the budget.

DREW SWEATTE, commented on the economic devastation for the businesses in the Downtown area, and commented on the Historic Site designation of the Town and Country Center.

TODD HOOKS, Chamber of Commerce, commented on the Historic Designation of the La Serena Villas.

DIEGO HEREDIA, commented on the designation of the La Serena Villas as a Class 1 Historic Site, and stated the Resolution does not support the designation.

STEVE ROSENBERG, commented on the connector in the Downtown and the Town and Country Center, the status of the Airport Budget, and the status of the Airport Commissioners.

JOY MEREDITH, commented on the Downtown Business Improvement District Bylaws, and commented on the recent passing of Donny Frank.

JOHN TYMON, commented on the recent passing of Donny Frank.

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:

Councilmember Foat requested the City Manager review the current issues surrounding the BID Bylaws, and requested Joy Meredith address the vacancies in the Downtown area.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:

2. CONSENT CALENDAR:

Councilmember Mills requested Item 2.F. be returned to the Consent Calendar.

Motion to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., and added Item 2.H. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills.

Vote to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., and added Item 2.H. (Approved)

2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:

Staff Report Item 2.A.

2.B. AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BARTLE WELLS ASSOCIATES FOR A WASTEWATER RATE STUDY:

Staff Report Item 2.B.

2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:

Staff Report Item 2.C.

2.D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR APRIL, 2009:

Staff Report Item 2.D.

2.F. WEST FACADE OF THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DESIGNATION OF A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3400 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY AS A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE (CASE HSBP-70):

Staff Report Item 2.F.

2.G. APPROVAL OF QUITCLAIM DEEDS TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT RELATED TO PALM SPRINGS MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN LINES 31 AND 32, IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, FILE R 09-04:

Staff Report Item 2.G.

2.H. SUMMARY VACATION OF A 30-FOOT WIDE PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENT IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST (FILE R 09-06):

Staff Report Item 2.H.

2.I. APPROVE PURCHASE OF 1 NEW CNG POWERED KENWORTH T-800 10 YARD DUMP TRUCK FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:

Staff Report Item 2.I.

2.J. PROPOSED RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS IS EXPERIENCING A SEVERE FISCAL HARDSHIP DUE TO THE STATE’S SEIZURE OF LOCAL PROPERTY TAX FUNDS AND THE CONTINUED ADOPTION OF UNFUNDED MANDATES BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA:

EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:

2.E. LA SERENA VILLAS DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 339 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD AN HISTORIC SITE (CASE HSPB-69):

Staff Report Item 2.E.

Mayor Pro Tem Mills commented on the designation and his request for only the style and site plan be considered as a Class 1 site.

Councilmember Foat stated the Neighborhood Organization is meeting with the Hotel owners to address their concerns.

Councilmember Weigel stated that the owners stated tonight that they did not want to tear down the structures, indicated he would change his vote, and not support the designation as proposed.

3. LEGISLATIVE:

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

4.A. CONTINUED DISCUSSION FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 PRELIMINARY BUDGET:

City Manager Ready provided an update on the status of the City's budget.

Councilmember Foat commented on a recent article in the Desert Sun.

No action taken.

5. NEW BUSINESS:

5.A. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN:

Staff Report Item 5.A.

City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 13, 2009.

Councilmember Weigel requested staff address the funding and the restrictions on the Sustainability Fund.

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:

Mayor Pougnet commented on the recent passing of former Councilmember F. Thomas Kieley, Jr.

ADJOURNMENT:

May 13, 2009 City Council Meeting

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