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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 Pro Tem Mills noted his business related abstention on Warrant Nos. 1035447 and 1035557 on Item 2.C.
Motion to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
SS. STUDY SESSION:
1.A. JOINT MEETING WITH THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION AND PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS SUSTAINABILITY MASTER PLAN:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public comment portion of the Joint Meeting, and the following speaker addressed the City Council and the Commission.
JOY MEREDITH, thanked the City Council and the Sustainability Commission for their hard work.
The members of the Sustainability Commission present: Chair, Vice Chair Hildner, and Commissioner Tabbah, Commissioner Fechter, Commissioner Lewin, Commissioner Nichols and Commissioner Rancano, and the Commissioners introduced themselves and outlined their Subcommittee assignments.
Kay Hazen, City Sustainability Consultant, provided a Powerpoint presentation, and provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 27, 2009.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the Palm Springs Path to Sustainability: AB32, AB811, Waste Diversion status, water reclamation at the golf course, air quality goals, the Sustainability Commission proposed amendments to the draft plan regarding Climate Change (Chapter 4), Healthy Ecosystems (Chapter 6) , and Water (Chapter 8), community and/or public health as a component of the plan, additional reference to the Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan, additional conversation with Desert Water Agency on water issues, the inclusion of City Hall with Tahquitz Median, the addition of the dry gutter policy to key sustainability initiatives for 2009-10, Sustainability Commission working with the Sustainability Manager to develop a "Report Card" to measure our success on the initial initiatives, Sustainability Commission working toward the development of goals for months 13 to 24, working with the City Council Subcommittee toward the addition of other Sustainability Commission comments to the plan in the future, LEED equivalency and the measure of LEED equivalency, and the number of Commissioners needed to achieve the goals of the Commission.
No action taken.
The Sustainability Commission adjourned at 7:49 p.m. and the City Council recessed.
The City Council reconvened at 7:51 p.m.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.B. 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.B.
Motion to approve 1) Continue the Public Hearing to a future date with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to re-notice the Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to approve 1) Continue the Public Hearing to a future date with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to re-notice the Public Hearing. (Approved) (Recorded at 01:57:07)
1.C. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT AND CDBG-RECOVERY BUDGET APPROVAL; AUTHORIZATION FOR SUBMISSION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $135,800, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009-10, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT-RECOVERY PROGRAM:
Staff Report Item 1.C.
Dale Cook, Community Development Administrator, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 27, 2009.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
BEVERLY GREER, Stroke Recovery Center, requested the City Council consider funding the projects of the Stroke Recovery Center.
JEFFREY KRAMER, Shelter from the Storm, requested the City Council continue funding the services provided by Shelter from the Storm in Palm Springs.
No further speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the Grants: the ranking of the two additional programs being considered, the determination of the additional grant amount, the points ranking and staff recommendation for option 2, bidding requirements for public facility projects, evaporative cooling at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center, number of Palm Springs residents served by option 2, the requirements of the Federal Agency, the number employed by the various options, the conditions at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center, and funding the Shelter from the Storm Domestic Violence and Outreach program.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 22484, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT; APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT RECOVERY BUDGET, AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND BUDGET TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT,"
amending the resolution to provide for funding the Shelter from the Storm Domestic Violence Outreach Program and reducing the JOJ Tot Lot funding;
3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and 4) Approve the following City Departments’ Memoranda of Understanding: Department of Parks and Recreation $62,220 (JOJ Desert Highland Unity Center Energy-Efficient Improvements) and Department of Parks and Recreation $39,630 (JOJ Desert Highland Unity Center Fencing and Tot Lot Playground) in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; 5) Approve a Sub Recipient Agreement with Shelter from the Storm $20,370 (Domestic Violence Outreach and Advocacy) and 6) Authorize the City Manger to execute all necessary documents. A5814. A5850. A5851. A5852. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 22484, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT; APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT RECOVERY BUDGET, AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND BUDGET TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT,"
amending the resolution to provide for funding the Shelter from the Storm Domestic Violence Outreach Program and reducing the JOJ Tot Lot funding;
3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and 4) Approve the following City Departments’ Memoranda of Understanding: Department of Parks and Recreation $62,220 (JOJ Desert Highland Unity Center Energy-Efficient Improvements) and Department of Parks and Recreation $39,630 (JOJ Desert Highland Unity Center Fencing and Tot Lot Playground) in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; 5) Approve a Sub Recipient Agreement with Shelter from the Storm $20,370 (Domestic Violence Outreach and Advocacy) and 6) Authorize the City Manger to execute all necessary documents. A5814. A5850. A5851. A5852. (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
CHARLES SACHS, Palm Springs, commented on the removal of trees at Casa De Oro Condominium Complex.
DREW SWEATTE, commented on Item 4.A. the Preliminary Budget.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Foat and Mayor Pougnet stated they have a property related conflict of interest with Item 2.H., stated they would not participate in the vote, and noted their abstention.
Motion to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., and 2.I. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., and 2.I. (Approved)
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
Staff Report Item 2.A.
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
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 ELIZABETH GOBBLE FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2010:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.E. ACCEPT WITH REGRET THE RESIGNATION OF WILLIAM BUTLER FROM THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION FOR THE TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2009:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.F. ACCEPT WITH REGRET THE RESIGNATION OF STEVEN HERNANDEZ, CITY OF COACHELLA REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.G. SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NUMBER A5097 WITH LAMAR CENTRAL OUTDOOR, LLC, FOR THE RELOCATION OF FOUR ADDITIONAL OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAYS FROM HIGHWAY 111 TO INTERSTATE 10:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
2.H. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1760, AMENDING CERTAIN TIME LIMITATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PROJECT AREA, TAHQUITZ-ANDREAS PROJECT AREA, RAMON-BOGIE PROJECT AREA AND SOUTH PALM CANYON PROJECT AREA:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
2.I. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE BARISTO ROAD AT PALM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION, CP 07-13:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
2.J APPROVING TERMS OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS DESERT RESORT COMMUNITIES CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS COUNCIL:
Staff Report Item 2.J.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
The City Council recessed at 8:41 p.m. and the Community Redevelopment Agency convened.
City Manager Ready stated he has a property related conflict of interest with respect to Item RA1., did not participate in the placement of the Item on the Agenda, stated he would not participate in the discussion, and left Council Chamber.
RA. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
RA1. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE WIDENING, CITY PROJECT NO. 05-03:
Staff Report Item RA1
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated
Motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1388, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $591,533.18 WITH G&M CONSTRUCTION FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE WIDENING, CP 05-03;" and 2) Authorize the Assistant Executive Director or his designee to execute all necessary documents. A5853. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills.
Vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1388, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $591,533.18 WITH G&M CONSTRUCTION FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE WIDENING, CP 05-03;" and 2) Authorize the Assistant Executive Director or his designee to execute all necessary documents. A5853. (Approved)
The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 8:43 p.m. and the City Council reconvened.
City Manager Ready returned to Council Chamber.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. CONTINUED DISCUSSION FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 PRELIMINARY BUDGET:
Staff Report Item 4.A.
City Manager Ready and Geoffrey Kiehl, Director of Finance, presented the Fiscal Year 2009-10 Preliminary Budget for the Airport and other Enterprise Funds.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the Preliminary Budget: Aircraft Landing Fees, Fund Balance and funding capital projects at the Airport, the subsidy of the Golf Course and use of the public golf courses, request for the City Council Subcommittee to review the facilities and the pro shop at the golf course, the debt service payments for the golf course, the golf course lease buy-out, and funds for low-mod housing.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address funding for Mizell Senior Center and Boys and Girls Club, contributions to Event/Program funding.
No action taken.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. ADOPTION OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE BELARDO ROAD BRIDGE AND ROADWAY PROJECT, CP 87-49:
Staff Report Item 5.A.
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 27, 2009.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 22488, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND ORDERING THE FILING OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE BELARDO ROAD BRIDGE AND ROADWAY PROJECT, CP 87-49." Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 22488, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND ORDERING THE FILING OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE BELARDO ROAD BRIDGE AND ROADWAY PROJECT, CP 87-49." (Approved)
5.B. APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES TO SCREEN COMMISSION AND BOARD APPLICATIONS, TO DETERMINE QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AS PART OF THE 2009 ANNUAL RECRUITMENT OF CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
Staff Report Item 5.B.
ACTION:
1) Direct the City Clerk to provide for the City Council as a whole, to participate in the screening and interview of Applicants for the Planning Commission and the Historic Site Preservation Board; and 2) Appoint two-member City Council Subcommittees to screen and interview Applicants for the following Commission and Boards:
Administrative Appeals Board: Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Foat.
Airport Commission: Mayor Pro Tem Mills and Councilmember Weigel.
Human Rights Commission: Mayor Pougnet and Mayor Pro Tem Mills.
Library Board of Trustees: Councilmember Weigel and Mayor Pougnet.
Parks & Recreation Commission: Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Weigel.
Public Arts Commission: Councilmember Foat and Mayor Pro Tem Mills.
Rent Review Commission: Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Weigel.
Sustainability Commission: Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Foat.
VillageFest Board: Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Foat.
By consensus of the City Council.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Foat reported that the Neighborhood Involvement Committee voted to give back 10% of their budget.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested the City Manager bring forth regulations to solicit cooperation from building owners in the Downtown to provide for window displays in vacant buildings.
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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 Pro Tem Mills noted his business related abstention on Warrant Nos. 1035447 and 1035557 on Item 2.C.
Motion to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
SS. STUDY SESSION:
1.A. JOINT MEETING WITH THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION AND PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS SUSTAINABILITY MASTER PLAN:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public comment portion of the Joint Meeting, and the following speaker addressed the City Council and the Commission.
JOY MEREDITH, thanked the City Council and the Sustainability Commission for their hard work.
The members of the Sustainability Commission present: Chair, Vice Chair Hildner, and Commissioner Tabbah, Commissioner Fechter, Commissioner Lewin, Commissioner Nichols and Commissioner Rancano, and the Commissioners introduced themselves and outlined their Subcommittee assignments.
Kay Hazen, City Sustainability Consultant, provided a Powerpoint presentation, and provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 27, 2009.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the Palm Springs Path to Sustainability: AB32, AB811, Waste Diversion status, water reclamation at the golf course, air quality goals, the Sustainability Commission proposed amendments to the draft plan regarding Climate Change (Chapter 4), Healthy Ecosystems (Chapter 6) , and Water (Chapter 8), community and/or public health as a component of the plan, additional reference to the Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan, additional conversation with Desert Water Agency on water issues, the inclusion of City Hall with Tahquitz Median, the addition of the dry gutter policy to key sustainability initiatives for 2009-10, Sustainability Commission working with the Sustainability Manager to develop a "Report Card" to measure our success on the initial initiatives, Sustainability Commission working toward the development of goals for months 13 to 24, working with the City Council Subcommittee toward the addition of other Sustainability Commission comments to the plan in the future, LEED equivalency and the measure of LEED equivalency, and the number of Commissioners needed to achieve the goals of the Commission.
No action taken.
The Sustainability Commission adjourned at 7:49 p.m. and the City Council recessed.
The City Council reconvened at 7:51 p.m.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.B. 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.B.
Motion to approve 1) Continue the Public Hearing to a future date with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to re-notice the Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to approve 1) Continue the Public Hearing to a future date with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to re-notice the Public Hearing. (Approved) (Recorded at 01:57:07)
1.C. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT AND CDBG-RECOVERY BUDGET APPROVAL; AUTHORIZATION FOR SUBMISSION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $135,800, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009-10, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT-RECOVERY PROGRAM:
Staff Report Item 1.C.
Dale Cook, Community Development Administrator, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 27, 2009.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
BEVERLY GREER, Stroke Recovery Center, requested the City Council consider funding the projects of the Stroke Recovery Center.
JEFFREY KRAMER, Shelter from the Storm, requested the City Council continue funding the services provided by Shelter from the Storm in Palm Springs.
No further speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the Grants: the ranking of the two additional programs being considered, the determination of the additional grant amount, the points ranking and staff recommendation for option 2, bidding requirements for public facility projects, evaporative cooling at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center, number of Palm Springs residents served by option 2, the requirements of the Federal Agency, the number employed by the various options, the conditions at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center, and funding the Shelter from the Storm Domestic Violence and Outreach program.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 22484, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT; APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT RECOVERY BUDGET, AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND BUDGET TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT,"
amending the resolution to provide for funding the Shelter from the Storm Domestic Violence Outreach Program and reducing the JOJ Tot Lot funding;
3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and 4) Approve the following City Departments’ Memoranda of Understanding: Department of Parks and Recreation $62,220 (JOJ Desert Highland Unity Center Energy-Efficient Improvements) and Department of Parks and Recreation $39,630 (JOJ Desert Highland Unity Center Fencing and Tot Lot Playground) in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; 5) Approve a Sub Recipient Agreement with Shelter from the Storm $20,370 (Domestic Violence Outreach and Advocacy) and 6) Authorize the City Manger to execute all necessary documents. A5814. A5850. A5851. A5852. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 22484, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT; APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT RECOVERY BUDGET, AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND BUDGET TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT,"
amending the resolution to provide for funding the Shelter from the Storm Domestic Violence Outreach Program and reducing the JOJ Tot Lot funding;
3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and 4) Approve the following City Departments’ Memoranda of Understanding: Department of Parks and Recreation $62,220 (JOJ Desert Highland Unity Center Energy-Efficient Improvements) and Department of Parks and Recreation $39,630 (JOJ Desert Highland Unity Center Fencing and Tot Lot Playground) in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; 5) Approve a Sub Recipient Agreement with Shelter from the Storm $20,370 (Domestic Violence Outreach and Advocacy) and 6) Authorize the City Manger to execute all necessary documents. A5814. A5850. A5851. A5852. (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
CHARLES SACHS, Palm Springs, commented on the removal of trees at Casa De Oro Condominium Complex.
DREW SWEATTE, commented on Item 4.A. the Preliminary Budget.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Foat and Mayor Pougnet stated they have a property related conflict of interest with Item 2.H., stated they would not participate in the vote, and noted their abstention.
Motion to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., and 2.I. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., and 2.I. (Approved)
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
Staff Report Item 2.A.
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
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 ELIZABETH GOBBLE FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2010:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.E. ACCEPT WITH REGRET THE RESIGNATION OF WILLIAM BUTLER FROM THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION FOR THE TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2009:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.F. ACCEPT WITH REGRET THE RESIGNATION OF STEVEN HERNANDEZ, CITY OF COACHELLA REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.G. SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NUMBER A5097 WITH LAMAR CENTRAL OUTDOOR, LLC, FOR THE RELOCATION OF FOUR ADDITIONAL OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAYS FROM HIGHWAY 111 TO INTERSTATE 10:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
2.H. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1760, AMENDING CERTAIN TIME LIMITATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PROJECT AREA, TAHQUITZ-ANDREAS PROJECT AREA, RAMON-BOGIE PROJECT AREA AND SOUTH PALM CANYON PROJECT AREA:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
2.I. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE BARISTO ROAD AT PALM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION, CP 07-13:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
2.J APPROVING TERMS OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS DESERT RESORT COMMUNITIES CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS COUNCIL:
Staff Report Item 2.J.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
The City Council recessed at 8:41 p.m. and the Community Redevelopment Agency convened.
City Manager Ready stated he has a property related conflict of interest with respect to Item RA1., did not participate in the placement of the Item on the Agenda, stated he would not participate in the discussion, and left Council Chamber.
RA. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
RA1. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE WIDENING, CITY PROJECT NO. 05-03:
Staff Report Item RA1
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated
Motion to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1388, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $591,533.18 WITH G&M CONSTRUCTION FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE WIDENING, CP 05-03;" and 2) Authorize the Assistant Executive Director or his designee to execute all necessary documents. A5853. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills.
Vote to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1388, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $591,533.18 WITH G&M CONSTRUCTION FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE WIDENING, CP 05-03;" and 2) Authorize the Assistant Executive Director or his designee to execute all necessary documents. A5853. (Approved)
The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 8:43 p.m. and the City Council reconvened.
City Manager Ready returned to Council Chamber.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. CONTINUED DISCUSSION FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 PRELIMINARY BUDGET:
Staff Report Item 4.A.
City Manager Ready and Geoffrey Kiehl, Director of Finance, presented the Fiscal Year 2009-10 Preliminary Budget for the Airport and other Enterprise Funds.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the Preliminary Budget: Aircraft Landing Fees, Fund Balance and funding capital projects at the Airport, the subsidy of the Golf Course and use of the public golf courses, request for the City Council Subcommittee to review the facilities and the pro shop at the golf course, the debt service payments for the golf course, the golf course lease buy-out, and funds for low-mod housing.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff address funding for Mizell Senior Center and Boys and Girls Club, contributions to Event/Program funding.
No action taken.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. ADOPTION OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE BELARDO ROAD BRIDGE AND ROADWAY PROJECT, CP 87-49:
Staff Report Item 5.A.
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 27, 2009.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 22488, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND ORDERING THE FILING OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE BELARDO ROAD BRIDGE AND ROADWAY PROJECT, CP 87-49." Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 22488, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND ORDERING THE FILING OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE BELARDO ROAD BRIDGE AND ROADWAY PROJECT, CP 87-49." (Approved)
5.B. APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES TO SCREEN COMMISSION AND BOARD APPLICATIONS, TO DETERMINE QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AS PART OF THE 2009 ANNUAL RECRUITMENT OF CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
Staff Report Item 5.B.
ACTION:
1) Direct the City Clerk to provide for the City Council as a whole, to participate in the screening and interview of Applicants for the Planning Commission and the Historic Site Preservation Board; and 2) Appoint two-member City Council Subcommittees to screen and interview Applicants for the following Commission and Boards:
Administrative Appeals Board: Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Foat.
Airport Commission: Mayor Pro Tem Mills and Councilmember Weigel.
Human Rights Commission: Mayor Pougnet and Mayor Pro Tem Mills.
Library Board of Trustees: Councilmember Weigel and Mayor Pougnet.
Parks & Recreation Commission: Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Weigel.
Public Arts Commission: Councilmember Foat and Mayor Pro Tem Mills.
Rent Review Commission: Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Weigel.
Sustainability Commission: Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Foat.
VillageFest Board: Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Foat.
By consensus of the City Council.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Foat reported that the Neighborhood Involvement Committee voted to give back 10% of their budget.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested the City Manager bring forth regulations to solicit cooperation from building owners in the Downtown to provide for window displays in vacant buildings.
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