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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION: Rabbi Sally Olins, Temple Isaiah, led the Invocation.
Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
PRESENTATIONS:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Foat requested Item 2.G. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Mills noted his abstention on Item 2.B., Minutes of November 16, 2011.
Motion to Approve Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to Approve Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL ITEMS:
1.A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULT OF THE NOVEMBER 8, 2011, REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION:
City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 7, 2011, and stated as a result of the November 7, 2011, election Mayor Steve Pougnet was re-elected for the term ending December 2015, Councilmember Rick Hutcheson was re-elected for the term ending December 2015, Paul Lewin was elected to the City Council for the term ending December 2015, and stated the voters adopted Measure "J" Ordinance No. 1802, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 3.22 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, APPROVING AND IMPLEMENTING A ONE PERCENT (1%) TRANSACTIONS, SALES AND USE TAX."
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 23048, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2011, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW." Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 23048, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2011, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW." (Approved)
1.B OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pougnet and the City Council presented a plaque to Councilmember Lee Weigel and thanked him for his service to the community.
Councilmember Weigel stated it was an honor and pleasure to serve as a Member of the Palm Springs City Council, and thanked the citizens who help make the community better. Councilmember Weigel stated he felt that this was the most productive City Council in Palm Springs throughout the last decade, and noted the City Council’s achievements.
The City Council recessed at 6:41 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 6:48 p.m.
1.C. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIALS:
City Clerk Thompson administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Pougnet, Councilmember Hutcheson, and Councilmember Lewin.
Councilmember Lewin was seated at the dais.
Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1.D. INCOMING COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pougnet and the City Council welcomed Councilmember Lewin.
Councilmember Lewin thanked the voters for the opportunity to serve, and stated he looks forward to serving on the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
DONNA RAIDER, Temple Isaiah, announced the upcoming Laugh Out Loud Tour Event at Temple Isaiah.
NICOLE SMITH, African American Health Institute, announced the upcoming projects.
BOB HELBLING, Palm Springs, congratulated the Mayor and Members of the City Council for a successful election, and commented on the passage of Measure "J" at the November 8, 2011, General Municipal Election.
KEITH MCCORMICK, provided a report on the activities of the Palm Springs Business Improvement District.
JUSTIN BLAKE, Rancho Mirage, requested the City Council consider a partnership in a Joint Venture with Santa Fe, New Mexico to develop a performing arts theatre and program.
1.E. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE:
Motion to Appoint Councilmember Foat as Mayor Pro Tempore for the term ending December, 2012. Moved by Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to Appoint Councilmember Foat as Mayor Pro Tempore for the term ending December, 2012. (Approved)
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Lewin noted his abstention on Item 2.B., Minutes of November 4, 2011.
Motion to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., and 2.H. 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., and 2.H. (Approved)
2.A. REPORT ON THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
2.D. APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR PREPARATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE PALM SPRINGS TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX (MEASURE "J") AS APPROVED BY THE VOTERS:
2.E. APPOINTMENT OF AN AD HOC CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO STUDY NOISE MITIGATION AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
2.F. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66000 DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FEE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11:
2.H. AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL FISCAL YEAR 2011-12 MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR EXPENDITURES FOR THE CO-GENERATION PLANTS:
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.G. PARTICIPATION IN THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY MORTGAGE CERTIFICATE (MCC) PROGRAM:
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested the City Council receive a report on the activities of the last year on the mortgage credit certificate program.
Councilmember Lewin requested staff address the benefits of the tax credit program.
Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23054, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY MORTGAGE CERTIFICATE (MCC) PROGRAM." Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23054, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY MORTGAGE CERTIFICATE (MCC) PROGRAM." (Approved) (Recorded at 01:24:00)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Foat announced the upcoming holiday events for the armed forces held at the Mizell Senior Center.
Mayor Pougnet requested the Police Chief address the use of drugs at the skate park and the recreation center, and commented on a letter that recognized City employees.
ADJOURNMENT:
Dec 07, 2011 City Council Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION: Rabbi Sally Olins, Temple Isaiah, led the Invocation.
Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
PRESENTATIONS:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Foat requested Item 2.G. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Mills noted his abstention on Item 2.B., Minutes of November 16, 2011.
Motion to Approve Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to Approve Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL ITEMS:
1.A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULT OF THE NOVEMBER 8, 2011, REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION:
City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 7, 2011, and stated as a result of the November 7, 2011, election Mayor Steve Pougnet was re-elected for the term ending December 2015, Councilmember Rick Hutcheson was re-elected for the term ending December 2015, Paul Lewin was elected to the City Council for the term ending December 2015, and stated the voters adopted Measure "J" Ordinance No. 1802, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 3.22 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, APPROVING AND IMPLEMENTING A ONE PERCENT (1%) TRANSACTIONS, SALES AND USE TAX."
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 23048, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2011, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW." Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to Adopt Resolution No. 23048, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2011, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW." (Approved)
1.B OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pougnet and the City Council presented a plaque to Councilmember Lee Weigel and thanked him for his service to the community.
Councilmember Weigel stated it was an honor and pleasure to serve as a Member of the Palm Springs City Council, and thanked the citizens who help make the community better. Councilmember Weigel stated he felt that this was the most productive City Council in Palm Springs throughout the last decade, and noted the City Council’s achievements.
The City Council recessed at 6:41 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 6:48 p.m.
1.C. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIALS:
City Clerk Thompson administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Pougnet, Councilmember Hutcheson, and Councilmember Lewin.
Councilmember Lewin was seated at the dais.
Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1.D. INCOMING COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pougnet and the City Council welcomed Councilmember Lewin.
Councilmember Lewin thanked the voters for the opportunity to serve, and stated he looks forward to serving on the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
DONNA RAIDER, Temple Isaiah, announced the upcoming Laugh Out Loud Tour Event at Temple Isaiah.
NICOLE SMITH, African American Health Institute, announced the upcoming projects.
BOB HELBLING, Palm Springs, congratulated the Mayor and Members of the City Council for a successful election, and commented on the passage of Measure "J" at the November 8, 2011, General Municipal Election.
KEITH MCCORMICK, provided a report on the activities of the Palm Springs Business Improvement District.
JUSTIN BLAKE, Rancho Mirage, requested the City Council consider a partnership in a Joint Venture with Santa Fe, New Mexico to develop a performing arts theatre and program.
1.E. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE:
Motion to Appoint Councilmember Foat as Mayor Pro Tempore for the term ending December, 2012. Moved by Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to Appoint Councilmember Foat as Mayor Pro Tempore for the term ending December, 2012. (Approved)
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Lewin noted his abstention on Item 2.B., Minutes of November 4, 2011.
Motion to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., and 2.H. 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., and 2.H. (Approved)
2.A. REPORT ON THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
2.D. APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR PREPARATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE PALM SPRINGS TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX (MEASURE "J") AS APPROVED BY THE VOTERS:
2.E. APPOINTMENT OF AN AD HOC CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO STUDY NOISE MITIGATION AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
2.F. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66000 DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FEE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11:
2.H. AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL FISCAL YEAR 2011-12 MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR EXPENDITURES FOR THE CO-GENERATION PLANTS:
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.G. PARTICIPATION IN THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY MORTGAGE CERTIFICATE (MCC) PROGRAM:
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested the City Council receive a report on the activities of the last year on the mortgage credit certificate program.
Councilmember Lewin requested staff address the benefits of the tax credit program.
Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23054, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY MORTGAGE CERTIFICATE (MCC) PROGRAM." Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23054, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY MORTGAGE CERTIFICATE (MCC) PROGRAM." (Approved) (Recorded at 01:24:00)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Foat announced the upcoming holiday events for the armed forces held at the Mizell Senior Center.
Mayor Pougnet requested the Police Chief address the use of drugs at the skate park and the recreation center, and commented on a letter that recognized City employees.
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