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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
Roll call (5 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused) (Recorded at 00:09:43)
PRESENTATIONS:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Mayor Pougnet requested Item 2.E. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested Item 2.G. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Foat requested Item 2.J. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Motion to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. UPDATE FROM THE PALM SPRINGS DESERT RESORT COMMUNITIES CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY:
Scott White, Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities Convention and Visitors Authority, provided an update on the activities of the CVA.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested CVA staff address the URL for the website, and noted the reduced costs the City pays to the CVA.
Motion to approve Receive and file update. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approve Receive and file update. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:46:08)
1.B. BRANDENBURG FAMILY ASSOCIATES REQUESTING APPROVAL TO ELIMINATE LOT LINES AND REVERT APPROXIMATELY 24.4 ACRES OF VACANT LAND TO ONE PARCEL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FARRELL DRIVE AND BARISTO ROAD (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36387):
Staff Report Item 1.B.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated October 5, 2011.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no other speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the reasons why the City should take such action at this time.
Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23030, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REVERSION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 24.4 ACRES OF VACANT LAND TO ACREAGE LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FARRELL DRIVE AND BARISTO ROAD (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36387)." Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23030, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REVERSION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 24.4 ACRES OF VACANT LAND TO ACREAGE LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FARRELL DRIVE AND BARISTO ROAD (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36387)." (Approved) (Recorded at 00:48:26)
1.C. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO CONSOLIDATE CONDITIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES WITHIN A SINGLE CODE SECTION (CASE 5.1224):
Staff Report Item 1.C.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated October 5, 2011.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no other speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to approve Waive reading and introduce by title only for first reading Ordinance No. 1799, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING ZONING CODE SECTION 93.23.00 CONDITIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES AND CONSOLIDATING VARIOUS SUBSECTIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO CONDITIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES INTO SECTION 93.23.00." Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Waive reading and introduce by title only for first reading Ordinance No. 1799, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING ZONING CODE SECTION 93.23.00 CONDITIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES AND CONSOLIDATING VARIOUS SUBSECTIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO CONDITIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES INTO SECTION 93.23.00." (Approved) (Recorded at 00:53:47)
1.D. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO INCORPORATE THE COACHELLA VALLEY NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN INTO THE 2007 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS GENERAL PLAN ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 22077 (CASE 5.1258):
Staff Report Item 1.D.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated October 5, 2011.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
BRETT KLEIN, Sustainability Commission Chair, stated the Commission unanimously approved the Non-Motorized Master Plan, and requested the City Council approve the General Plan Amendment incorporating the Non-Motorized Master Plan.
LeGRAND VELEZ, Palm Springs, Community Valley Trails Alliance, requested the City Council support the Non-Motorized Transportation Master Plan.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Hutcheson expressed his support for the Plan, thanked the Sustainability Commission, and commented on bike use in the City of Palm Springs and throughout the Coachella Valley.
Councilmember Foat thanked the Sustainability Commission for the many hours of work to bring forth this plan, and commented on the connectivity of bike paths in the City of Palm Springs.
Councilmember Mills stated his support for the previous comments, and noted the potential to implement the improvements via grants and other funding.
Mayor Pro Tem Weigel thanked the Sustainability Commission for their work on the Plan, noted the document is a living document which needs continued and on-going updating.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the process through CVAG, and noted the wide streets and street grid in Palm Springs are conducive for non-motorized transportation.
Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23031, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2007 PALM SPRINGS GENERAL PLAN ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 22077, TO INCORPORATE THE COACHELLA VALLEY NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN (CASE 5.1258 GPA)." Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23031, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2007 PALM SPRINGS GENERAL PLAN ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 22077, TO INCORPORATE THE COACHELLA VALLEY NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN (CASE 5.1258 GPA)." (Approved) (Recorded at 01:12:13)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
RICHARD BYFORD, Palm Springs, announced the upcoming Sustainability Celebration in the City of Palm Springs.
JAMES WALLACE, Palm Springs, commented on a recent problem with Code Enforcement and the enforcement of a noise ordinance.
PHYLLIS CLAIRE BURGESS, Palm Springs, stated her opposition to Measure "J" on the November 8, 2011, General Municipal Election and commented on the upcoming Palm Springs Hospitality Candidate Forum.
RENO FONTANA, Palm Springs, thanked the City Council for the new Palm Springs Animal Shelter, and requested the City Council review the Event House Ordinance.
BRIDGETTE SULLENGER, Palm Springs, commented on financing conditions and process in the City of Palm Springs, and requested further education of the citizens.
PAUL LEWIN, thanked the City Council for adopting the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan.
DON COOK, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.B., spoke in opposition to Measure "J" on the November 8, 2011, General Municipal Election, and commented on the Palm Springs Museum activities on Measure "J."
JOE FOSTER, Palm Springs, commented on the local service to the Palm Springs Train Station, requested the City Council consider weekly street sweeping, the booking of local prisoners in Banning, and personal problems with his Police Dept. record.
WAYNE GOTTLIEB, commented on Item 4.B., the funding by Measure "J," and noted deficiencies with the proposed legislation.
BOB HELBLING, Palm Springs, stated his support for Measure "J" on the November 8, 2011, General Municipal Election, and the formation of an Oversight Commission.
DIANE C. BLASDEL, commented on illegal medical cannabis shops in the City of Palm Springs and requested the City take aggressive action to take these illegal shops down.
ROXANN PLOSS, Palm Springs, thanked April Hildner for her work on the bike path programs in the City, requested the City Council consider amendments to the Event House Ordinance, and commented on Item 4.A. and the information campaign by the City.
JIM CAMPER, thanked the City Council for the new animal shelter, and commented on illegal medical cannabis collectives in the City.
STACY HOCHANADEL, stated they have temporarily had to close Cannahelp, and commented on the illegal collectives operating in the City.
BILL FERRA, Palm Springs, stated his opposition to Measure "J" on the November 8, 2011, General Municipal Election, and requested the City Council respond if they serve full or part-time.
JOHN TYMON, stated his opposition to Measure "J" at the November 8, 2011, General Municipal Election, and noted problems at a recent candidate's forum.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pougnet requested the City Attorney address illegal medical cannabis collectives, and commented on the complaints by Bill Ferra.
Councilmember Foat requested the City Manager address the bus service and services at the Palm Springs Train Service.
Mayor Pro Tem Weigel requested staff address the noise complaint by James Wallace.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.F., 2.H., 2.I., and 2.K. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.F., 2.H., 2.I., and 2.K. (Approved)
2.A. REPORT ON THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
Staff Report Item 2.A.
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Staff Report Item 2.B.
2.C. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4318 WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING FOR THE INDIAN CANYON DRIVE / INTERSTATE 10 INTERCHANGE (CP 00-14):
Staff Report Item 2.C.
2.D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1795, AN AMENDMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO BARBER POLES (CASE 5.1270 ZTA):
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.F. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1798, TO PRESERVE THE ABILITY TO CONTINUE THE EXISTENCE OF THE PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.H. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ELEVEN (11) MOTOROLA MOBILE RADIOS FOR POLICE PATROL AND UNDERCOVER VEHICLES:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
2.I. ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,279 FROM THE UNITED STATES BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 16 LAPTOP COMPUTERS AND ACCESSORIES:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
2.K. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO OPERATING AND LEASE AGREEMENT NO. A5996 WITH SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT CORPORATION FOR HANGAR RENTALS AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
Staff Report Item 2.K.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1796, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MEASURE "J" OVERSIGHT COMMISSION:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
The City Council discussed the addition of an application or other process by which the citizens could request funding for Measure "J" projects.
Motion to Reintroduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1796, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.29 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MEASURE "J" OVERSIGHT COMMISSION," amending subsection (a) of section 2.29.050 to read
"Programs and projects proposed to be funded in whole or in part by Measure "J" revenues and priorities;"
adding subsection (f) to section 2.29.050 to read
"Implement a CDBG or other reasonable application review processes, to review proposed expenditures of Measure "J" revenues and make recommendations to the City Council."
Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to Reintroduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1796, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.29 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MEASURE "J" OVERSIGHT COMMISSION," amending subsection (a) of section 2.29.050 to read
"Programs and projects proposed to be funded in whole or in part by Measure "J" revenues and priorities;"
adding subsection (f) to section 2.29.050 to read
"Implement a CDBG or other reasonable application review processes, to review proposed expenditures of Measure "J" revenues and make recommendations to the City Council."
(Approved)
2.G. OUTFITTING OF POLICE VEHICLES ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS BY WOODCREST VEHICLE CENTER:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
Motion to approve 1) Award the outfitting of police vehicles via a purchase order at a per unit price of $7,425.64 for Police Patrol Vehicles, $4,171.15 for Police Admin/Undercover Vehicles, and $9,388.19 for Police K-9 Vehicles for a total purchase price of $91,857.66, valid through June 30, 2012, on an as-needed basis, to Woodcrest Vehicle Center, of Riverside, California, inclusive of all applicable taxes and delivery; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Weigel.
Vote to approve 1) Award the outfitting of police vehicles via a purchase order at a per unit price of $7,425.64 for Police Patrol Vehicles, $4,171.15 for Police Admin/Undercover Vehicles, and $9,388.19 for Police K-9 Vehicles for a total purchase price of $91,857.66, valid through June 30, 2012, on an as-needed basis, to Woodcrest Vehicle Center, of Riverside, California, inclusive of all applicable taxes and delivery; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. (Approved) (Recorded at 02:26:07)
2.J. APPOINTMENT TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Staff Report Item 2.J.
The City Council recognized Sharon Lock for her service to the City and noted her accomplishments on the Board.
Motion to approve Reappoint Sharon Lock to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees for the term ending December 31, 2015. Moved by Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approve Reappoint Sharon Lock to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees for the term ending December 31, 2015. (Approved)
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE "J" A LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE, FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2011, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION:
Staff Report Item 4.A.
City Manager Ready provided background information on the proposed resolution.
The City Council discussed the provisions of Section 2 of the proposed resolution.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 23032, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE "J" A LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE, FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2011, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
," amending the resolution by striking Section 2.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pougnet.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 23032, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE "J" A LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE, FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2011, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
," amending the resolution by striking Section 2.
(Approved)
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPOINT A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO SERVE ON THE COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION:
Staff Report Item 5.A.
Motion to Appoint Councilmember Ginny Foat to serve on the Community Action Partnership of Riverside County Community Action Commission. Moved by Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to Appoint Councilmember Ginny Foat to serve on the Community Action Partnership of Riverside County Community Action Commission. (Approved)
5.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE TEMPORARY REDUCTION OF IN-LIEU PARKING FEES IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS ZONE AS A MEANS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES:
Staff Report Item 5.B.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated October 5, 2011.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the funding and uses of the in-lieu parking fee, and recommended the City provide a period of time to waive the in-lieu parking fee, and look at other requirements such as lease of parking or the use of valet parking, recommended the City Council reduce or put the fee on hold for a certain period of time, until such time as staff can work on a program.
Councilmember Mills commented on the development of the current fee structure, commented on the risk factors associated with waiving the fee, stated he is not in support of waiving the fee, and recommended the City Council look at allowing financing or reducing the in-lieu fee, and noted several options if the City could provide free parking in the Downtown area.
Councilmember Hutcheson stated a large fee reduction may be appropriate while the City studies the issue.
Mayor Pro Tem Weigel stated the process for a reduction or waiver has to be a fair process, and recommended the City Council reduce or postpone the fee until further study of the parking issues.
Councilmember Foat stated she is not supportive of eliminating the fee, but requested deferral until other solutions are created, and commented on different programs to that end.
Councilmember Mills commented on various elements with respect to calculating the fee.
ACTION
: Direct staff to return to the City Council with program options
. By consensus of the City Council.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Hutcheson announced the upcoming Palm Springs AIDS Walk.
Councilmember Foat announced the upcoming Health Expo at Mizell Senior Center and the opportunity for no cost flu shots.
Mayor Pougnet commented on activities throughout the City for International Walk-to-Work/School Day.
ADJOURNMENT:
Oct 05, 2011 City Council Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
Roll call (5 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused) (Recorded at 00:09:43)
PRESENTATIONS:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Mayor Pougnet requested Item 2.E. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested Item 2.G. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Foat requested Item 2.J. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Motion to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. UPDATE FROM THE PALM SPRINGS DESERT RESORT COMMUNITIES CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY:
Scott White, Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities Convention and Visitors Authority, provided an update on the activities of the CVA.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested CVA staff address the URL for the website, and noted the reduced costs the City pays to the CVA.
Motion to approve Receive and file update. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approve Receive and file update. (Approved) (Recorded at 00:46:08)
1.B. BRANDENBURG FAMILY ASSOCIATES REQUESTING APPROVAL TO ELIMINATE LOT LINES AND REVERT APPROXIMATELY 24.4 ACRES OF VACANT LAND TO ONE PARCEL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FARRELL DRIVE AND BARISTO ROAD (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36387):
Staff Report Item 1.B.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated October 5, 2011.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no other speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the reasons why the City should take such action at this time.
Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23030, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REVERSION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 24.4 ACRES OF VACANT LAND TO ACREAGE LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FARRELL DRIVE AND BARISTO ROAD (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36387)." Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23030, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REVERSION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 24.4 ACRES OF VACANT LAND TO ACREAGE LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FARRELL DRIVE AND BARISTO ROAD (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36387)." (Approved) (Recorded at 00:48:26)
1.C. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO CONSOLIDATE CONDITIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES WITHIN A SINGLE CODE SECTION (CASE 5.1224):
Staff Report Item 1.C.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated October 5, 2011.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no other speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to approve Waive reading and introduce by title only for first reading Ordinance No. 1799, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING ZONING CODE SECTION 93.23.00 CONDITIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES AND CONSOLIDATING VARIOUS SUBSECTIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO CONDITIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES INTO SECTION 93.23.00." Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Waive reading and introduce by title only for first reading Ordinance No. 1799, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING ZONING CODE SECTION 93.23.00 CONDITIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES AND CONSOLIDATING VARIOUS SUBSECTIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO CONDITIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES INTO SECTION 93.23.00." (Approved) (Recorded at 00:53:47)
1.D. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO INCORPORATE THE COACHELLA VALLEY NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN INTO THE 2007 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS GENERAL PLAN ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 22077 (CASE 5.1258):
Staff Report Item 1.D.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated October 5, 2011.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
BRETT KLEIN, Sustainability Commission Chair, stated the Commission unanimously approved the Non-Motorized Master Plan, and requested the City Council approve the General Plan Amendment incorporating the Non-Motorized Master Plan.
LeGRAND VELEZ, Palm Springs, Community Valley Trails Alliance, requested the City Council support the Non-Motorized Transportation Master Plan.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Hutcheson expressed his support for the Plan, thanked the Sustainability Commission, and commented on bike use in the City of Palm Springs and throughout the Coachella Valley.
Councilmember Foat thanked the Sustainability Commission for the many hours of work to bring forth this plan, and commented on the connectivity of bike paths in the City of Palm Springs.
Councilmember Mills stated his support for the previous comments, and noted the potential to implement the improvements via grants and other funding.
Mayor Pro Tem Weigel thanked the Sustainability Commission for their work on the Plan, noted the document is a living document which needs continued and on-going updating.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the process through CVAG, and noted the wide streets and street grid in Palm Springs are conducive for non-motorized transportation.
Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23031, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2007 PALM SPRINGS GENERAL PLAN ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 22077, TO INCORPORATE THE COACHELLA VALLEY NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN (CASE 5.1258 GPA)." Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23031, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2007 PALM SPRINGS GENERAL PLAN ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 22077, TO INCORPORATE THE COACHELLA VALLEY NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN (CASE 5.1258 GPA)." (Approved) (Recorded at 01:12:13)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
RICHARD BYFORD, Palm Springs, announced the upcoming Sustainability Celebration in the City of Palm Springs.
JAMES WALLACE, Palm Springs, commented on a recent problem with Code Enforcement and the enforcement of a noise ordinance.
PHYLLIS CLAIRE BURGESS, Palm Springs, stated her opposition to Measure "J" on the November 8, 2011, General Municipal Election and commented on the upcoming Palm Springs Hospitality Candidate Forum.
RENO FONTANA, Palm Springs, thanked the City Council for the new Palm Springs Animal Shelter, and requested the City Council review the Event House Ordinance.
BRIDGETTE SULLENGER, Palm Springs, commented on financing conditions and process in the City of Palm Springs, and requested further education of the citizens.
PAUL LEWIN, thanked the City Council for adopting the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan.
DON COOK, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.B., spoke in opposition to Measure "J" on the November 8, 2011, General Municipal Election, and commented on the Palm Springs Museum activities on Measure "J."
JOE FOSTER, Palm Springs, commented on the local service to the Palm Springs Train Station, requested the City Council consider weekly street sweeping, the booking of local prisoners in Banning, and personal problems with his Police Dept. record.
WAYNE GOTTLIEB, commented on Item 4.B., the funding by Measure "J," and noted deficiencies with the proposed legislation.
BOB HELBLING, Palm Springs, stated his support for Measure "J" on the November 8, 2011, General Municipal Election, and the formation of an Oversight Commission.
DIANE C. BLASDEL, commented on illegal medical cannabis shops in the City of Palm Springs and requested the City take aggressive action to take these illegal shops down.
ROXANN PLOSS, Palm Springs, thanked April Hildner for her work on the bike path programs in the City, requested the City Council consider amendments to the Event House Ordinance, and commented on Item 4.A. and the information campaign by the City.
JIM CAMPER, thanked the City Council for the new animal shelter, and commented on illegal medical cannabis collectives in the City.
STACY HOCHANADEL, stated they have temporarily had to close Cannahelp, and commented on the illegal collectives operating in the City.
BILL FERRA, Palm Springs, stated his opposition to Measure "J" on the November 8, 2011, General Municipal Election, and requested the City Council respond if they serve full or part-time.
JOHN TYMON, stated his opposition to Measure "J" at the November 8, 2011, General Municipal Election, and noted problems at a recent candidate's forum.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pougnet requested the City Attorney address illegal medical cannabis collectives, and commented on the complaints by Bill Ferra.
Councilmember Foat requested the City Manager address the bus service and services at the Palm Springs Train Service.
Mayor Pro Tem Weigel requested staff address the noise complaint by James Wallace.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.F., 2.H., 2.I., and 2.K. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Weigel, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.F., 2.H., 2.I., and 2.K. (Approved)
2.A. REPORT ON THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
Staff Report Item 2.A.
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Staff Report Item 2.B.
2.C. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4318 WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING FOR THE INDIAN CANYON DRIVE / INTERSTATE 10 INTERCHANGE (CP 00-14):
Staff Report Item 2.C.
2.D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1795, AN AMENDMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO BARBER POLES (CASE 5.1270 ZTA):
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.F. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1798, TO PRESERVE THE ABILITY TO CONTINUE THE EXISTENCE OF THE PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.H. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ELEVEN (11) MOTOROLA MOBILE RADIOS FOR POLICE PATROL AND UNDERCOVER VEHICLES:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
2.I. ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,279 FROM THE UNITED STATES BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 16 LAPTOP COMPUTERS AND ACCESSORIES:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
2.K. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO OPERATING AND LEASE AGREEMENT NO. A5996 WITH SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT CORPORATION FOR HANGAR RENTALS AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
Staff Report Item 2.K.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1796, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MEASURE "J" OVERSIGHT COMMISSION:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
The City Council discussed the addition of an application or other process by which the citizens could request funding for Measure "J" projects.
Motion to Reintroduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1796, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.29 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MEASURE "J" OVERSIGHT COMMISSION," amending subsection (a) of section 2.29.050 to read
"Programs and projects proposed to be funded in whole or in part by Measure "J" revenues and priorities;"
adding subsection (f) to section 2.29.050 to read
"Implement a CDBG or other reasonable application review processes, to review proposed expenditures of Measure "J" revenues and make recommendations to the City Council."
Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to Reintroduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1796, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.29 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MEASURE "J" OVERSIGHT COMMISSION," amending subsection (a) of section 2.29.050 to read
"Programs and projects proposed to be funded in whole or in part by Measure "J" revenues and priorities;"
adding subsection (f) to section 2.29.050 to read
"Implement a CDBG or other reasonable application review processes, to review proposed expenditures of Measure "J" revenues and make recommendations to the City Council."
(Approved)
2.G. OUTFITTING OF POLICE VEHICLES ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS BY WOODCREST VEHICLE CENTER:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
Motion to approve 1) Award the outfitting of police vehicles via a purchase order at a per unit price of $7,425.64 for Police Patrol Vehicles, $4,171.15 for Police Admin/Undercover Vehicles, and $9,388.19 for Police K-9 Vehicles for a total purchase price of $91,857.66, valid through June 30, 2012, on an as-needed basis, to Woodcrest Vehicle Center, of Riverside, California, inclusive of all applicable taxes and delivery; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Weigel.
Vote to approve 1) Award the outfitting of police vehicles via a purchase order at a per unit price of $7,425.64 for Police Patrol Vehicles, $4,171.15 for Police Admin/Undercover Vehicles, and $9,388.19 for Police K-9 Vehicles for a total purchase price of $91,857.66, valid through June 30, 2012, on an as-needed basis, to Woodcrest Vehicle Center, of Riverside, California, inclusive of all applicable taxes and delivery; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. (Approved) (Recorded at 02:26:07)
2.J. APPOINTMENT TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Staff Report Item 2.J.
The City Council recognized Sharon Lock for her service to the City and noted her accomplishments on the Board.
Motion to approve Reappoint Sharon Lock to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees for the term ending December 31, 2015. Moved by Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approve Reappoint Sharon Lock to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees for the term ending December 31, 2015. (Approved)
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE "J" A LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE, FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2011, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION:
Staff Report Item 4.A.
City Manager Ready provided background information on the proposed resolution.
The City Council discussed the provisions of Section 2 of the proposed resolution.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 23032, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE "J" A LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE, FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2011, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
," amending the resolution by striking Section 2.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Weigel, seconded by Mayor Pougnet.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 23032, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE "J" A LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE, FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2011, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
," amending the resolution by striking Section 2.
(Approved)
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPOINT A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO SERVE ON THE COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION:
Staff Report Item 5.A.
Motion to Appoint Councilmember Ginny Foat to serve on the Community Action Partnership of Riverside County Community Action Commission. Moved by Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to Appoint Councilmember Ginny Foat to serve on the Community Action Partnership of Riverside County Community Action Commission. (Approved)
5.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE TEMPORARY REDUCTION OF IN-LIEU PARKING FEES IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS ZONE AS A MEANS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES:
Staff Report Item 5.B.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated October 5, 2011.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the funding and uses of the in-lieu parking fee, and recommended the City provide a period of time to waive the in-lieu parking fee, and look at other requirements such as lease of parking or the use of valet parking, recommended the City Council reduce or put the fee on hold for a certain period of time, until such time as staff can work on a program.
Councilmember Mills commented on the development of the current fee structure, commented on the risk factors associated with waiving the fee, stated he is not in support of waiving the fee, and recommended the City Council look at allowing financing or reducing the in-lieu fee, and noted several options if the City could provide free parking in the Downtown area.
Councilmember Hutcheson stated a large fee reduction may be appropriate while the City studies the issue.
Mayor Pro Tem Weigel stated the process for a reduction or waiver has to be a fair process, and recommended the City Council reduce or postpone the fee until further study of the parking issues.
Councilmember Foat stated she is not supportive of eliminating the fee, but requested deferral until other solutions are created, and commented on different programs to that end.
Councilmember Mills commented on various elements with respect to calculating the fee.
ACTION
: Direct staff to return to the City Council with program options
. By consensus of the City Council.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Hutcheson announced the upcoming Palm Springs AIDS Walk.
Councilmember Foat announced the upcoming Health Expo at Mizell Senior Center and the opportunity for no cost flu shots.
Mayor Pougnet commented on activities throughout the City for International Walk-to-Work/School Day.
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