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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:
Councilmember Foat noted her property related abstention on Consent Calendar Item 2.L.
Councilmember Mills requested Item 2.I. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Motion to Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
LORI KIRSHNER, commented on Item 2.I. and requested the City Council deny the sponsorship and not allow the Frank Bogert Memorial Rodeo in the City of Palm Springs.
NEJAT KOHAN, commented on Item 2.L. and complimented the City Council for their support of the Spanish Inn, and requested the City Council support Item 2.L.
REVONE BAUWENS, requested the City Council consider shutting down the co-gen plant and substitute solar and wind energy.
MARILYN RAMOS, commented on Item 2.I. and requested the City Council deny the sponsorship and not allow the Frank Bogert Memorial Rodeo in the City of Palm Springs.
TRAVIS ARMSTRONG, commented on the Palm Springs Dog Park, stated some users have formed a group Friends of the Palm Springs Dog Park, and commented on the lack of maintenance at the Park.
MARISA SERRANO, commented on Item 2.I. and requested the City Council deny the sponsorship and not allow the Frank Bogert Memorial Rodeo in the City of Palm Springs.
DAVID MARTIN, representing ICUC, commented on the recent evacuation of the apartments on Via Lola, spoke in support of the evacuees, commented on the conditions at the property, and requested the City work with organizations like ICUC regarding this issue.
KEN WOODS, commented on the recent evacuation of the apartments on Via Lola, spoke in support of the evacuees, commented on the conditions at the property, and requested the City work with organizations like ICUC regarding this issue.
ERLYN GARRISON, commented on Item 2.I. and requested the City Council deny the sponsorship and not allow the Frank Bogert Memorial Rodeo in the City of Palm Springs.
TAMARA HEDGES, commented on Item 2.I. and requested the City Council deny the sponsorship and not allow the Frank Bogert Memorial Rodeo in the City of Palm Springs.
PAULY SCHWENK, requested the City Council consider granting a medical cannabis permit to CAPS.
RICK PANTELE, commented on medical cannabis collectives in the City of Palm Springs, and requested the City consider CAPS.
SERG VOVK, requested the City Council consider granting a medical cannabis permit to CAPS.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Foat commented on the services at Roy's Desert Resource Center, thanked staff for the efforts on the dog park, commented on the medical cannabis facility operated by CAPS and requested staff place a discussion of CAPS on an upcoming City Council agenda.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested a discussion on CAPS on a future agenda, requested a status of the third licensee, and requested staff provide a recap of rentable retail space in the City.
Councilmember Mills stated he preferred a report on the opening of the third medical cannabis provider.
Mayor Pro Tem Weigel stated he preferred a report on the opening of the third medical cannabis provider.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., and 2.N. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., and 2.N. (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 AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2011:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.E. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2010:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.F. IMPROVEMENTS AND UPGRADES TO CITY PARKS AND SWIM CENTER:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.G. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4780 WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING FOR THE BELARDO ROAD BRIDGE & ROADWAY WIDENING (CP 87-49):
Staff Report Item 2.G.
2.H. RATIFY AND APPOINT THE NOMINATION OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION FOR THE TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
2.J. TWO-HOUR PARKING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE FRONTAGE ROAD BETWEEN THE WEST COMMENCEMENT OF FRONTAGE ROAD AND CERRITOS ROAD:
Staff Report Item 2.J.
2.K. RATIFICATION OF THE 1.3% ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE ACCESS LINE RATE APPROVED BY THE VOTERS BY MEASURE "G" PURSUANT TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE §3.39.050:
Staff Report Item 2.K.
2.L. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR MOVIE COLONY TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY SPANISH INN, INC:
Staff Report Item 2.L.
2.M. ACCEPTANCE OF OPERATIONS COVENANT FROM PACIFICA COLONY PALMS, THE OPERATOR OF THE COLONY PALMS HOTEL, PURSUANT TO THE CITY'S HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
Staff Report Item 2.M.
2.N. PURCHASE OF KENNELS AND INTAKE CAGES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL CARE FACILITY PROJECT:
Staff Report Item 2.N.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.I. INVITATION TO SPONSOR THE PALM SPRINGS WESTFEST AND FRANK BOGERT MEMORIAL RODEO MARCH 24 THROUGH MARCH 27, 2011:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
Councilmember Mills stated the attraction of events is a City goal, and requested the City Council consider the sponsorship and waiving the banner fee.
Councilmember Foat commented on the treatment of animals at the rodeo and violations of this promoter.
Mayor Pro Tem Weigel commented on the treatment of the animals, requested a report of any complaints from the last event in Palm Springs, and requested the City have someone present to address any violations of law.
Councilmember Mills requested a report of any incidents reported at the prior event, and requested the City have Animal Control staff or other type of professional on site during the event.
Mayor Pougnet stated he does not support this request for sponsorship, but would not support a prohibition of a rodeo in Palm Springs.
Councilmember Foat commented on the use of electric prods, and stated her support for having a professional monitor at this event.
Councilmember Hutcheson stated he does not support this event for this year, and commented on the City Council goal to attract events, and suggested the City Council consider sponsorship after review in future years.
No action taken on the request for sponsorship or the waiver of banner fees.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. MUSEUM MARKET PLAZA SPECIFIC PLAN MONTHLY UPDATE:
Mayor Pougnet commented on the next study session for the vision of the properties at the current Desert Fashion Plaza site.
No action taken.
5. NEW BUSINESS: None.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Feb 16, 2011 City Council Meeting
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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:
Councilmember Foat noted her property related abstention on Consent Calendar Item 2.L.
Councilmember Mills requested Item 2.I. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Motion to Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
LORI KIRSHNER, commented on Item 2.I. and requested the City Council deny the sponsorship and not allow the Frank Bogert Memorial Rodeo in the City of Palm Springs.
NEJAT KOHAN, commented on Item 2.L. and complimented the City Council for their support of the Spanish Inn, and requested the City Council support Item 2.L.
REVONE BAUWENS, requested the City Council consider shutting down the co-gen plant and substitute solar and wind energy.
MARILYN RAMOS, commented on Item 2.I. and requested the City Council deny the sponsorship and not allow the Frank Bogert Memorial Rodeo in the City of Palm Springs.
TRAVIS ARMSTRONG, commented on the Palm Springs Dog Park, stated some users have formed a group Friends of the Palm Springs Dog Park, and commented on the lack of maintenance at the Park.
MARISA SERRANO, commented on Item 2.I. and requested the City Council deny the sponsorship and not allow the Frank Bogert Memorial Rodeo in the City of Palm Springs.
DAVID MARTIN, representing ICUC, commented on the recent evacuation of the apartments on Via Lola, spoke in support of the evacuees, commented on the conditions at the property, and requested the City work with organizations like ICUC regarding this issue.
KEN WOODS, commented on the recent evacuation of the apartments on Via Lola, spoke in support of the evacuees, commented on the conditions at the property, and requested the City work with organizations like ICUC regarding this issue.
ERLYN GARRISON, commented on Item 2.I. and requested the City Council deny the sponsorship and not allow the Frank Bogert Memorial Rodeo in the City of Palm Springs.
TAMARA HEDGES, commented on Item 2.I. and requested the City Council deny the sponsorship and not allow the Frank Bogert Memorial Rodeo in the City of Palm Springs.
PAULY SCHWENK, requested the City Council consider granting a medical cannabis permit to CAPS.
RICK PANTELE, commented on medical cannabis collectives in the City of Palm Springs, and requested the City consider CAPS.
SERG VOVK, requested the City Council consider granting a medical cannabis permit to CAPS.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Foat commented on the services at Roy's Desert Resource Center, thanked staff for the efforts on the dog park, commented on the medical cannabis facility operated by CAPS and requested staff place a discussion of CAPS on an upcoming City Council agenda.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested a discussion on CAPS on a future agenda, requested a status of the third licensee, and requested staff provide a recap of rentable retail space in the City.
Councilmember Mills stated he preferred a report on the opening of the third medical cannabis provider.
Mayor Pro Tem Weigel stated he preferred a report on the opening of the third medical cannabis provider.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., and 2.N. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., and 2.N. (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 AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2011:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.E. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2010:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.F. IMPROVEMENTS AND UPGRADES TO CITY PARKS AND SWIM CENTER:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.G. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4780 WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING FOR THE BELARDO ROAD BRIDGE & ROADWAY WIDENING (CP 87-49):
Staff Report Item 2.G.
2.H. RATIFY AND APPOINT THE NOMINATION OF THE CITY OF COACHELLA TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION FOR THE TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
2.J. TWO-HOUR PARKING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE FRONTAGE ROAD BETWEEN THE WEST COMMENCEMENT OF FRONTAGE ROAD AND CERRITOS ROAD:
Staff Report Item 2.J.
2.K. RATIFICATION OF THE 1.3% ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE ACCESS LINE RATE APPROVED BY THE VOTERS BY MEASURE "G" PURSUANT TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE §3.39.050:
Staff Report Item 2.K.
2.L. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR MOVIE COLONY TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED BY SPANISH INN, INC:
Staff Report Item 2.L.
2.M. ACCEPTANCE OF OPERATIONS COVENANT FROM PACIFICA COLONY PALMS, THE OPERATOR OF THE COLONY PALMS HOTEL, PURSUANT TO THE CITY'S HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
Staff Report Item 2.M.
2.N. PURCHASE OF KENNELS AND INTAKE CAGES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL CARE FACILITY PROJECT:
Staff Report Item 2.N.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.I. INVITATION TO SPONSOR THE PALM SPRINGS WESTFEST AND FRANK BOGERT MEMORIAL RODEO MARCH 24 THROUGH MARCH 27, 2011:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
Councilmember Mills stated the attraction of events is a City goal, and requested the City Council consider the sponsorship and waiving the banner fee.
Councilmember Foat commented on the treatment of animals at the rodeo and violations of this promoter.
Mayor Pro Tem Weigel commented on the treatment of the animals, requested a report of any complaints from the last event in Palm Springs, and requested the City have someone present to address any violations of law.
Councilmember Mills requested a report of any incidents reported at the prior event, and requested the City have Animal Control staff or other type of professional on site during the event.
Mayor Pougnet stated he does not support this request for sponsorship, but would not support a prohibition of a rodeo in Palm Springs.
Councilmember Foat commented on the use of electric prods, and stated her support for having a professional monitor at this event.
Councilmember Hutcheson stated he does not support this event for this year, and commented on the City Council goal to attract events, and suggested the City Council consider sponsorship after review in future years.
No action taken on the request for sponsorship or the waiver of banner fees.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. MUSEUM MARKET PLAZA SPECIFIC PLAN MONTHLY UPDATE:
Mayor Pougnet commented on the next study session for the vision of the properties at the current Desert Fashion Plaza site.
No action taken.
5. NEW BUSINESS: None.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
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