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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 Foat requested Items 2.H. and 2.J. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion, and requested the City Council hear Item 4.C. immediately following public comment.
Mayor Pougnet noted a correction to the March 3, 2010 City Council Minutes, and requested Item 2.N. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Motion to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. 36TH PROGRAM YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2009-10 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND CDBG BUDGET APPROVAL, AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT GRANT NO. B-10-MC-06-0561 IN THE AMOUNT OF $540,650 AND APPROVING SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Dale Cook, Community Development Administrator, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 17, 2010.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
HARVEY STERN, Golden Rainbow Senior Center, outlined the program at the Golden Rainbow Senior Center and requested the City Council fund the request.
LISA PRICE, Center on Deafness Inland Empire, outlined the services of the Center and requested the City Council consider the funding for the Center on Deafness Inland Empire.
PHILIP COREY RUBIN, outlined the services of the Center on Deafness Inland Empire, and requested the City Council consider funding.
BETTY LUDWICK, outlined the services of the Center on Deafness Inland Empire, and requested the City Council consider funding.
MARY ANNE PUGIN, outlined the services of the Center on Deafness Inland Empire, and requested the City Council consider funding.
VICTOR LEMA, outlined the services of the Center on Deafness Inland Empire, and requested the City Council consider funding.
MODELA KURZET, Palm Springs, outlined the services of the Center on Deafness Inland Empire, and requested the City Council consider funding.
PETER DEMARTINO, Desert AIDS Project, and requested the City Council consider funding of the facilities improvement project.
LULAMAE CLEMONS, Fair Housing Council of Riverside, provide background on the programs at the Fair Housing Council of Riverside, and requested the City Council consider funding.
WILLIE JAMES HOLLAND, SR., commented on the lack of facilities at the James O. Jesse Unity Center.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Weigel requested staff address if Desert Highland Unity Center had submitted an application, and requested staff ensure that funding provided to the Family YMCA of the Desert are provided in Palm Springs.
Councilmember Foat requested staff explain the scoring process, the make up of the Committee, and requested staff look at prohibiting members of the Committee that represent agencies from participating who are seeking funding.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 22680, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2010-2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN STRATEGIC GOALS AND THE 2010-2011 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PLANS AND BUDGET TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROVAL/AGREEMENT WITH HUD - GRANT NO. B-10-MC-06-0561 IN THE AMOUNT OF $540,650 AND THE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS;" 3) Authorize the City Manager to appropriately adjust the 2010-11 CDBG Budget amount, and the respective Subrecipient Agreements, to the apportioned difference consistent with HUD’s final released Fiscal Year 2010 CDBG allocation; and 4) Approve the following Subrecipient Agreements and City Departments’ Memoranda of Understanding in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. A5814.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22680, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2010-2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN STRATEGIC GOALS AND THE 2010-2011 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PLANS AND BUDGET TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROVAL/AGREEMENT WITH HUD - GRANT NO. B-10-MC-06-0561 IN THE AMOUNT OF $540,650 AND THE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS;" and 3) Approve the following Subrecipient Agreements and City Departments’ Memoranda of Understanding in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. A5814.
Santiago Sunrise Village Mobilehome Park
Community Facility Replacement $15,000 A5948
Desert AIDS Project
Energy-Efficiency Retrofitting $70,422 A5949
City of Palm Springs
Department of Public Works & Engineering
Arnico Tract Sewer Improvements $266,000 A5950
Family YMCA of the Desert
Recreational Programming $15,098 A5951
(YMCA Grant Funds must be spent in Palm Springs)
Western Coachella Valley PAL
Partial Summer Scholarship Program $21,000 A5952
Coachella Valley Housing Coalition
Bilingual Computer Technology $15,000 A5953
Desert Samaritans for the Elderly
Financial Aid $15,000 A5954
Golden Rainbow Senior Center
Food Bank Distribution $15,000 A5955
City Palm Springs
Department of Community & Economic Development
Home Repair Program $55,000 A5956
Fair Housing Council of Riverside
Fair Housing Services $15,000 A5957 Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 22680, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2010-2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN STRATEGIC GOALS AND THE 2010-2011 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PLANS AND BUDGET TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROVAL/AGREEMENT WITH HUD - GRANT NO. B-10-MC-06-0561 IN THE AMOUNT OF $540,650 AND THE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS;" 3) Authorize the City Manager to appropriately adjust the 2010-11 CDBG Budget amount, and the respective Subrecipient Agreements, to the apportioned difference consistent with HUD’s final released Fiscal Year 2010 CDBG allocation; and 4) Approve the following Subrecipient Agreements and City Departments’ Memoranda of Understanding in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. A5814.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22680, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2010-2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN STRATEGIC GOALS AND THE 2010-2011 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PLANS AND BUDGET TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROVAL/AGREEMENT WITH HUD - GRANT NO. B-10-MC-06-0561 IN THE AMOUNT OF $540,650 AND THE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS;" and 3) Approve the following Subrecipient Agreements and City Departments’ Memoranda of Understanding in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. A5814.
Santiago Sunrise Village Mobilehome Park
Community Facility Replacement $15,000 A5948
Desert AIDS Project
Energy-Efficiency Retrofitting $70,422 A5949
City of Palm Springs
Department of Public Works & Engineering
Arnico Tract Sewer Improvements $266,000 A5950
Family YMCA of the Desert
Recreational Programming $15,098 A5951
(YMCA Grant Funds must be spent in Palm Springs)
Western Coachella Valley PAL
Partial Summer Scholarship Program $21,000 A5952
Coachella Valley Housing Coalition
Bilingual Computer Technology $15,000 A5953
Desert Samaritans for the Elderly
Financial Aid $15,000 A5954
Golden Rainbow Senior Center
Food Bank Distribution $15,000 A5955
City Palm Springs
Department of Community & Economic Development
Home Repair Program $55,000 A5956
Fair Housing Council of Riverside
Fair Housing Services $15,000 A5957 (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
RON MOORE, Parkwest Construction Company, commented on Item 2.L., and requested the City Council grant the protest and reject the bid of WE Oneil Construction.
MIKE RABLE, commented on Item 2.L., and requested the City dismiss the protest.
LAUREL WILLIAMS, requested the City Council adopt the Resolution in Support of the California Desert Protection Act of 2010.
GERALDINE CARPENTER, Palm Springs, requested the City Council consider programs recognizing locally-grown organic food more available in the City.
PAUL LEWIN, Palm Springs, requested the City Council consider funding additional studies to review impacts to tourism by the proposed Riverside County Regional Detention Center.
WILLIAM JAIKEN, stated they are working on the Viceroy Hotel, and they are 99% complete with the project.
MICHELE JOHNSON, Palm Springs, requested the tennis court lights at DeMuth Park be turned off when not in use, and complained of loud speaker noise.
APRIL HILDNER, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.C., and requested the City Council approve the Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan.
DAN SPENCER, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.C., and requested the City Council approve the Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan.
JOHN LUJAR, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.C., and requested the City Council approve the Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan.
LYNDA KERNEY, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.C., and requested the City Council approve the Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan.
KEVIN TOWNER, provided an update on the activities of the Palm Springs Neighborhood Involvement Community.
BARBARA BEATY, commented on the recent appointment to the Human Rights Commission.
NANCY STUART, provided an update on the activities of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
PAUL ORTEGA, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.C., and requested the City Council approve the Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan.
WILLIE JAMES HOLLAND, SR., commented on the lack of improvements in the Desert Highland area in the City of Palm Springs.
JOAN MARTIN, commented on Item 4.C., and requested the City Council approve the Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan.
FRANK TYSEN, Palm Springs, requested the City Council consider funding additional studies to review impacts to tourism by the proposed Riverside County Regional Detention Center.
FRANK GAYDOS, spoke in support of proposed legislation for a Sand to Snow National Monument.
JOAN TAYLOR, spoke in support of the California Desert Protection Act of 2010.
JOHN TYMON, commented on Earth Day, lack of Department stores in Palm Springs, and the Well in the Desert hot meal program.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
The City Council heard Item 4.C. out of order.
4.C. TAHQUITZ CREEK TRAIL MASTER PLAN:
Staff Report Item 4.C.
Sharon Heider, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 17, 2010, and requested the City Council incorporate comments from the Tribal Council.
Councilmember Foat stated it’s a great plan, hoped the plan would not sit on a shelf, requested the City Manager seek grant funding, and requested staff address if Quimby funds could be used.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson echoed the positive comments on the plan, requested the City Manager use some of the Economic Recovery Funds be used to secure a grant writer.
Councilmember Weigel stated his support of the plan and requested staff address signage.
Mayor Pougnet stated his support and the seeking of grants, as the project is shovel ready.
Motion to 1) Approve the Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan incorporating comments from the Tribal Council; and 2) Direct staff to pursue grant funding. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pougnet.
Vote to 1) Approve the Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan incorporating comments from the Tribal Council; and 2) Direct staff to pursue grant funding. (Approved)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson commented on the success of the Neighborhood organizations.
Councilmember Foat thanked the citizens that spoke at the meeting, and thanked April Hilder for her dedication to the City.
Mayor Pougnet noted the Department stores in the City of Palm Springs, and upcoming projects in the Desert Highland area.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Foat requested Items 2.H. and 2.J. be returned to the Consent Calendar.
Motion to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., .2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., 2.O., 2.P and 2.Q. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., .2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., 2.O., 2.P and 2.Q. (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. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2010:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.E. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF JANUARY 31, 2010:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.F. RATIFY AND APPOINT THE NOMINATION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2011:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.G. RATIFY AND REAPPOINT THE NOMINATION OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION FOR THE TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
2.H. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5784 WITH TERRA NOVA PLANNING & RESEARCH, INC., FOR ADDITIONAL ENTITLEMENT WORK FOR THE COLLEGE OF THE DESERT WESTERN COACHELLA VALLEY CAMPUS:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
2.I. WEST AVIATION SERVICES, INC. NON-EXCLUSIVE OPERATING AND LEASE AGREEMENT FOR EXCLUSIVE USE SPACE:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
2.J. PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT OF 2010:
Staff Report Item 2.J.
2.K. AWARD AGREEMENT FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STADIUM RE-ROOF PROJECT (CP 08-23):
Staff Report Item 2.K.
2.L. DISPOSITION OF BID PROTEST FOR THE PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL CARE FACILITY (CP 07-24):
Staff Report Item 2.L.
2.M. ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES AND MEMBERSHIP LISTS FROM CERTIFIED NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS:
Staff Report Item 2.M.
2.O. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4665 WITH HDR ENGINEERING, INC., FOR THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL RAILROAD BRIDGE WIDENING PROJECT (CP 01-04):
Staff Report Item 2.O.
2.P. JOINT ITEM OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE CITY'S PURCHASE OF THE FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3601 EAST MESQUITE ROAD:
Staff Report Item 2.P.
2.Q. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE AGUA CALIENTE CULTURAL MUSEUM FOR USE OF THE AGENCY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 219 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CULTURAL EXHIBITIONS AND EDUCATION:
Staff Report Item 2.Q.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.N. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH LANCE, SOLL & LUNGHARD, LLP TO PROVIDE AUDITING SERVICES:
Staff Report Item 2.N.
Mayor Pougnet requested City staff comment on the "clean" audits of the City and the Redevelopment Agency.
Motion to approve 1) Approve an agreement with Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP in a form approved by the City Attorney, to provide auditing services not to exceed $207,145 for three years with two additional one-year options at the discretion of the City Manager; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement. A5960. Moved by Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to approve 1) Approve an agreement with Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP in a form approved by the City Attorney, to provide auditing services not to exceed $207,145 for three years with two additional one-year options at the discretion of the City Manager; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement. A5960. (Approved) (Recorded at 02:30:54)
3. LEGISLATIVE:
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5943 WITH HARDY & HARPER, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $550,000 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 AND 2009-10 ANNUAL ASPHALT OVERLAY PROJECT (CP 08-28):
Staff Report Item 4.A.
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 17, 2010.
Motion to approve 1) Approve Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. A5943 with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for additional streets to be added to the Fiscal Year 2008-09 and 2009-10 Annual Overlay Project in an amount not to exceed $550,000 (CP 08-28); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5943. Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson.
Vote to approve 1) Approve Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. A5943 with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for additional streets to be added to the Fiscal Year 2008-09 and 2009-10 Annual Overlay Project in an amount not to exceed $550,000 (CP 08-28); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5943. (Approved) (Recorded at 02:32:28)
Councilmember Foat requested the City Attorney address adjacent property ownership, and any such requirement to abstain from the vote on the street overlay project.
4.B. UPDATE OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE VICEROY HOTEL LOCATED AT 415 SOUTH BELARDO AND CONSIDERATION OF REVOCATION (CASE NO. 5.0909):
Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided a verbal update of the progress at the Viceroy Hotel.
ACTION:
Direct staff to return to the City Council at the April 7, 2010, meeting for an another update.
By consensus of the City Council.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. AUTHORIZE AN INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR A CITY HALL EMERGENCY GENERATOR:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 17, 2010.
Councilmember Weigel requested staff address the ramifications if the generator is not replaced.
Motion to approve Authorize City staff to issue an Invitation for Bids for the purchase and installation of a new 500 KW 1000 AMP Diesel Emergency Generator with interconnectivity to the City Hall Electrical System. Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pougnet.
Vote to approve Authorize City staff to issue an Invitation for Bids for the purchase and installation of a new 500 KW 1000 AMP Diesel Emergency Generator with interconnectivity to the City Hall Electrical System. (Approved) (Recorded at 02:38:22)
5.B. COUNCILMEMBER REQUEST TO DISCUSS THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION AND/OR FUNDING OF ADDITIONAL STUDIES FOR THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER PROJECT'S IMPACT TO TOURISM:
City Manager Ready provided an update on the Riverside County Regional Detention Center EIR progress, and stated the hotel operators have requested $10,000 to fund an additional study related to impacts on tourism.
Councilmember Foat stated the hotel operators have hired an attorney to prepare comments to the EIR for the tourism community costing $5,000 and have requested the City fund $10,000 for the study, and stated her support for the funding from tourism funds.
Mayor Pougnet suggested the City fund a portion of the study, and requested the stakeholders fund 50% of the cost.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson stated his support matching the funding with the stakeholders, and joining together on this as it impacts tourism.
Councilmember Weigel stated the comment period has been extended in the EIR, and now would be the time for the City to provide for additional comments, and stated his support for making additional comments, but indicated he was not in favor of funding the entire cost of the study.
City Manager Ready indicated there is no budgeted funding available for the funding, staff could review the tourism budget; however, it may affect other programs for tourism.
No action taken.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Mar 17, 2010 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 Foat requested Items 2.H. and 2.J. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion, and requested the City Council hear Item 4.C. immediately following public comment.
Mayor Pougnet noted a correction to the March 3, 2010 City Council Minutes, and requested Item 2.N. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Motion to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. 36TH PROGRAM YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2009-10 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND CDBG BUDGET APPROVAL, AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT GRANT NO. B-10-MC-06-0561 IN THE AMOUNT OF $540,650 AND APPROVING SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS:
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Dale Cook, Community Development Administrator, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 17, 2010.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
HARVEY STERN, Golden Rainbow Senior Center, outlined the program at the Golden Rainbow Senior Center and requested the City Council fund the request.
LISA PRICE, Center on Deafness Inland Empire, outlined the services of the Center and requested the City Council consider the funding for the Center on Deafness Inland Empire.
PHILIP COREY RUBIN, outlined the services of the Center on Deafness Inland Empire, and requested the City Council consider funding.
BETTY LUDWICK, outlined the services of the Center on Deafness Inland Empire, and requested the City Council consider funding.
MARY ANNE PUGIN, outlined the services of the Center on Deafness Inland Empire, and requested the City Council consider funding.
VICTOR LEMA, outlined the services of the Center on Deafness Inland Empire, and requested the City Council consider funding.
MODELA KURZET, Palm Springs, outlined the services of the Center on Deafness Inland Empire, and requested the City Council consider funding.
PETER DEMARTINO, Desert AIDS Project, and requested the City Council consider funding of the facilities improvement project.
LULAMAE CLEMONS, Fair Housing Council of Riverside, provide background on the programs at the Fair Housing Council of Riverside, and requested the City Council consider funding.
WILLIE JAMES HOLLAND, SR., commented on the lack of facilities at the James O. Jesse Unity Center.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Weigel requested staff address if Desert Highland Unity Center had submitted an application, and requested staff ensure that funding provided to the Family YMCA of the Desert are provided in Palm Springs.
Councilmember Foat requested staff explain the scoring process, the make up of the Committee, and requested staff look at prohibiting members of the Committee that represent agencies from participating who are seeking funding.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 22680, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2010-2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN STRATEGIC GOALS AND THE 2010-2011 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PLANS AND BUDGET TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROVAL/AGREEMENT WITH HUD - GRANT NO. B-10-MC-06-0561 IN THE AMOUNT OF $540,650 AND THE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS;" 3) Authorize the City Manager to appropriately adjust the 2010-11 CDBG Budget amount, and the respective Subrecipient Agreements, to the apportioned difference consistent with HUD’s final released Fiscal Year 2010 CDBG allocation; and 4) Approve the following Subrecipient Agreements and City Departments’ Memoranda of Understanding in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. A5814.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22680, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2010-2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN STRATEGIC GOALS AND THE 2010-2011 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PLANS AND BUDGET TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROVAL/AGREEMENT WITH HUD - GRANT NO. B-10-MC-06-0561 IN THE AMOUNT OF $540,650 AND THE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS;" and 3) Approve the following Subrecipient Agreements and City Departments’ Memoranda of Understanding in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. A5814.
Santiago Sunrise Village Mobilehome Park
Community Facility Replacement $15,000 A5948
Desert AIDS Project
Energy-Efficiency Retrofitting $70,422 A5949
City of Palm Springs
Department of Public Works & Engineering
Arnico Tract Sewer Improvements $266,000 A5950
Family YMCA of the Desert
Recreational Programming $15,098 A5951
(YMCA Grant Funds must be spent in Palm Springs)
Western Coachella Valley PAL
Partial Summer Scholarship Program $21,000 A5952
Coachella Valley Housing Coalition
Bilingual Computer Technology $15,000 A5953
Desert Samaritans for the Elderly
Financial Aid $15,000 A5954
Golden Rainbow Senior Center
Food Bank Distribution $15,000 A5955
City Palm Springs
Department of Community & Economic Development
Home Repair Program $55,000 A5956
Fair Housing Council of Riverside
Fair Housing Services $15,000 A5957 Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 22680, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2010-2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN STRATEGIC GOALS AND THE 2010-2011 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PLANS AND BUDGET TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROVAL/AGREEMENT WITH HUD - GRANT NO. B-10-MC-06-0561 IN THE AMOUNT OF $540,650 AND THE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS;" 3) Authorize the City Manager to appropriately adjust the 2010-11 CDBG Budget amount, and the respective Subrecipient Agreements, to the apportioned difference consistent with HUD’s final released Fiscal Year 2010 CDBG allocation; and 4) Approve the following Subrecipient Agreements and City Departments’ Memoranda of Understanding in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. A5814.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22680, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2010-2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN STRATEGIC GOALS AND THE 2010-2011 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PLANS AND BUDGET TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROVAL/AGREEMENT WITH HUD - GRANT NO. B-10-MC-06-0561 IN THE AMOUNT OF $540,650 AND THE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS;" and 3) Approve the following Subrecipient Agreements and City Departments’ Memoranda of Understanding in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. A5814.
Santiago Sunrise Village Mobilehome Park
Community Facility Replacement $15,000 A5948
Desert AIDS Project
Energy-Efficiency Retrofitting $70,422 A5949
City of Palm Springs
Department of Public Works & Engineering
Arnico Tract Sewer Improvements $266,000 A5950
Family YMCA of the Desert
Recreational Programming $15,098 A5951
(YMCA Grant Funds must be spent in Palm Springs)
Western Coachella Valley PAL
Partial Summer Scholarship Program $21,000 A5952
Coachella Valley Housing Coalition
Bilingual Computer Technology $15,000 A5953
Desert Samaritans for the Elderly
Financial Aid $15,000 A5954
Golden Rainbow Senior Center
Food Bank Distribution $15,000 A5955
City Palm Springs
Department of Community & Economic Development
Home Repair Program $55,000 A5956
Fair Housing Council of Riverside
Fair Housing Services $15,000 A5957 (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
RON MOORE, Parkwest Construction Company, commented on Item 2.L., and requested the City Council grant the protest and reject the bid of WE Oneil Construction.
MIKE RABLE, commented on Item 2.L., and requested the City dismiss the protest.
LAUREL WILLIAMS, requested the City Council adopt the Resolution in Support of the California Desert Protection Act of 2010.
GERALDINE CARPENTER, Palm Springs, requested the City Council consider programs recognizing locally-grown organic food more available in the City.
PAUL LEWIN, Palm Springs, requested the City Council consider funding additional studies to review impacts to tourism by the proposed Riverside County Regional Detention Center.
WILLIAM JAIKEN, stated they are working on the Viceroy Hotel, and they are 99% complete with the project.
MICHELE JOHNSON, Palm Springs, requested the tennis court lights at DeMuth Park be turned off when not in use, and complained of loud speaker noise.
APRIL HILDNER, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.C., and requested the City Council approve the Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan.
DAN SPENCER, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.C., and requested the City Council approve the Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan.
JOHN LUJAR, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.C., and requested the City Council approve the Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan.
LYNDA KERNEY, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.C., and requested the City Council approve the Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan.
KEVIN TOWNER, provided an update on the activities of the Palm Springs Neighborhood Involvement Community.
BARBARA BEATY, commented on the recent appointment to the Human Rights Commission.
NANCY STUART, provided an update on the activities of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
PAUL ORTEGA, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.C., and requested the City Council approve the Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan.
WILLIE JAMES HOLLAND, SR., commented on the lack of improvements in the Desert Highland area in the City of Palm Springs.
JOAN MARTIN, commented on Item 4.C., and requested the City Council approve the Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan.
FRANK TYSEN, Palm Springs, requested the City Council consider funding additional studies to review impacts to tourism by the proposed Riverside County Regional Detention Center.
FRANK GAYDOS, spoke in support of proposed legislation for a Sand to Snow National Monument.
JOAN TAYLOR, spoke in support of the California Desert Protection Act of 2010.
JOHN TYMON, commented on Earth Day, lack of Department stores in Palm Springs, and the Well in the Desert hot meal program.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
The City Council heard Item 4.C. out of order.
4.C. TAHQUITZ CREEK TRAIL MASTER PLAN:
Staff Report Item 4.C.
Sharon Heider, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 17, 2010, and requested the City Council incorporate comments from the Tribal Council.
Councilmember Foat stated it’s a great plan, hoped the plan would not sit on a shelf, requested the City Manager seek grant funding, and requested staff address if Quimby funds could be used.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson echoed the positive comments on the plan, requested the City Manager use some of the Economic Recovery Funds be used to secure a grant writer.
Councilmember Weigel stated his support of the plan and requested staff address signage.
Mayor Pougnet stated his support and the seeking of grants, as the project is shovel ready.
Motion to 1) Approve the Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan incorporating comments from the Tribal Council; and 2) Direct staff to pursue grant funding. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pougnet.
Vote to 1) Approve the Tahquitz Creek Trail Master Plan incorporating comments from the Tribal Council; and 2) Direct staff to pursue grant funding. (Approved)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson commented on the success of the Neighborhood organizations.
Councilmember Foat thanked the citizens that spoke at the meeting, and thanked April Hilder for her dedication to the City.
Mayor Pougnet noted the Department stores in the City of Palm Springs, and upcoming projects in the Desert Highland area.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Foat requested Items 2.H. and 2.J. be returned to the Consent Calendar.
Motion to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., .2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., 2.O., 2.P and 2.Q. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., .2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., 2.O., 2.P and 2.Q. (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. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2010:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.E. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF JANUARY 31, 2010:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.F. RATIFY AND APPOINT THE NOMINATION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2011:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.G. RATIFY AND REAPPOINT THE NOMINATION OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION FOR THE TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
2.H. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5784 WITH TERRA NOVA PLANNING & RESEARCH, INC., FOR ADDITIONAL ENTITLEMENT WORK FOR THE COLLEGE OF THE DESERT WESTERN COACHELLA VALLEY CAMPUS:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
2.I. WEST AVIATION SERVICES, INC. NON-EXCLUSIVE OPERATING AND LEASE AGREEMENT FOR EXCLUSIVE USE SPACE:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
2.J. PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT OF 2010:
Staff Report Item 2.J.
2.K. AWARD AGREEMENT FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STADIUM RE-ROOF PROJECT (CP 08-23):
Staff Report Item 2.K.
2.L. DISPOSITION OF BID PROTEST FOR THE PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL CARE FACILITY (CP 07-24):
Staff Report Item 2.L.
2.M. ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES AND MEMBERSHIP LISTS FROM CERTIFIED NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS:
Staff Report Item 2.M.
2.O. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4665 WITH HDR ENGINEERING, INC., FOR THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL RAILROAD BRIDGE WIDENING PROJECT (CP 01-04):
Staff Report Item 2.O.
2.P. JOINT ITEM OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE CITY'S PURCHASE OF THE FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3601 EAST MESQUITE ROAD:
Staff Report Item 2.P.
2.Q. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE AGUA CALIENTE CULTURAL MUSEUM FOR USE OF THE AGENCY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 219 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CULTURAL EXHIBITIONS AND EDUCATION:
Staff Report Item 2.Q.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.N. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH LANCE, SOLL & LUNGHARD, LLP TO PROVIDE AUDITING SERVICES:
Staff Report Item 2.N.
Mayor Pougnet requested City staff comment on the "clean" audits of the City and the Redevelopment Agency.
Motion to approve 1) Approve an agreement with Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP in a form approved by the City Attorney, to provide auditing services not to exceed $207,145 for three years with two additional one-year options at the discretion of the City Manager; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement. A5960. Moved by Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Weigel.
Vote to approve 1) Approve an agreement with Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP in a form approved by the City Attorney, to provide auditing services not to exceed $207,145 for three years with two additional one-year options at the discretion of the City Manager; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement. A5960. (Approved) (Recorded at 02:30:54)
3. LEGISLATIVE:
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5943 WITH HARDY & HARPER, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $550,000 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 AND 2009-10 ANNUAL ASPHALT OVERLAY PROJECT (CP 08-28):
Staff Report Item 4.A.
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 17, 2010.
Motion to approve 1) Approve Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. A5943 with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for additional streets to be added to the Fiscal Year 2008-09 and 2009-10 Annual Overlay Project in an amount not to exceed $550,000 (CP 08-28); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5943. Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson.
Vote to approve 1) Approve Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. A5943 with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for additional streets to be added to the Fiscal Year 2008-09 and 2009-10 Annual Overlay Project in an amount not to exceed $550,000 (CP 08-28); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5943. (Approved) (Recorded at 02:32:28)
Councilmember Foat requested the City Attorney address adjacent property ownership, and any such requirement to abstain from the vote on the street overlay project.
4.B. UPDATE OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE VICEROY HOTEL LOCATED AT 415 SOUTH BELARDO AND CONSIDERATION OF REVOCATION (CASE NO. 5.0909):
Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided a verbal update of the progress at the Viceroy Hotel.
ACTION:
Direct staff to return to the City Council at the April 7, 2010, meeting for an another update.
By consensus of the City Council.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. AUTHORIZE AN INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR A CITY HALL EMERGENCY GENERATOR:
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 17, 2010.
Councilmember Weigel requested staff address the ramifications if the generator is not replaced.
Motion to approve Authorize City staff to issue an Invitation for Bids for the purchase and installation of a new 500 KW 1000 AMP Diesel Emergency Generator with interconnectivity to the City Hall Electrical System. Moved by Councilmember Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pougnet.
Vote to approve Authorize City staff to issue an Invitation for Bids for the purchase and installation of a new 500 KW 1000 AMP Diesel Emergency Generator with interconnectivity to the City Hall Electrical System. (Approved) (Recorded at 02:38:22)
5.B. COUNCILMEMBER REQUEST TO DISCUSS THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION AND/OR FUNDING OF ADDITIONAL STUDIES FOR THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER PROJECT'S IMPACT TO TOURISM:
City Manager Ready provided an update on the Riverside County Regional Detention Center EIR progress, and stated the hotel operators have requested $10,000 to fund an additional study related to impacts on tourism.
Councilmember Foat stated the hotel operators have hired an attorney to prepare comments to the EIR for the tourism community costing $5,000 and have requested the City fund $10,000 for the study, and stated her support for the funding from tourism funds.
Mayor Pougnet suggested the City fund a portion of the study, and requested the stakeholders fund 50% of the cost.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson stated his support matching the funding with the stakeholders, and joining together on this as it impacts tourism.
Councilmember Weigel stated the comment period has been extended in the EIR, and now would be the time for the City to provide for additional comments, and stated his support for making additional comments, but indicated he was not in favor of funding the entire cost of the study.
City Manager Ready indicated there is no budgeted funding available for the funding, staff could review the tourism budget; however, it may affect other programs for tourism.
No action taken.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
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