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6:00 P.M. 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:
Mayor Pro Tem Foat noted her abstention on Item 2.C. Warrant No. 1059100, and noted her business related abstention on Consent Calendar Item 2.R.
Motion to approve Accept the Agenda as presented. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve The City Council will discuss the order of the agenda, may amend the order, add urgency items, note abst
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. AMENDMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR ALLOWING PORTABLE "OPEN" SIGNS IN FRONT OF COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES (ZTA 5.1202):
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 5, 2012.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested staff address the streets that fall within the provisions of the regulations.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the portable sign regulations: the potential and ramifications to removing the sunset provisions in the ordinance
Motion to approve 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1815, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1744, RELATING TO PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE SECTION 93.20.09.B.5, PORTABLE OPEN SIGNS BY EXTENDING THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1744 TO OCTOBER 3, 2014." Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approve 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1815, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1744, RELATING TO PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE SECTION 93.20.09.B.5, PORTABLE OPEN SIGNS BY EXTENDING THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1744 TO OCTOBER 3, 2014." (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
OWEN MAGNUJM, commented on the state of Palm Springs and demographics of the City.
SCOTT DAVIS, Palm Springs, commented on World AIDS day.
CONNIE BROOKS, read a letter from William Meister, President, Sea and Desert Interpretive Association regarding the Salton Sea State Recreation Area.
DENISE DETRANO, General Manager, Americas Best Value Inn, provided a status report of the renovation of the property and the services and amenities offered by the hotel.
BRITTNEY ROURKE, stated she would like to work with the City to be a fourth Medical Cannabis facility in the City of Palm Springs.
JOHN WESLEY, commented on WiFi systems in the City of Palm Springs.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on a recent experience with a missing dog and the community response.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Ready commented on Emergency Preparedness signs installed throughout the City and the appointment of new Fire Chief John Allen.
2. 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.N., 2.O., 2.P., 2.Q., 2.R., 2.S., and 2.T. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
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.N., 2.O., 2.P., 2.Q., 2.R., 2.S., and 2.T. (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. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
Staff Report Item 2.C.
2.D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2012:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.E. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2012:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.F. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF TIMOTHY CLEVELAND FROM THE VILLAGEFEST BOARD:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.G. APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
2.H. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66000 DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FEE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-12:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
2.I. APPROVING MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, PALM SPRINGS POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, AND PALM SPRINGS FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
2.J. AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE OUTFITTING OF F-350 AND F-450 CHASSIS TO PLATFORM/FLATBED TRUCKS:
Staff Report Item 2.J.
2.K. APPROVE OUTFITTING OF POLICE VEHICLES:
Staff Report Item 2.K.
2.L. APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION CONTRACT FOR NEW CARPET AT THE AIRPORT BONO CONCOURSE AND SECURITY CHECKPOINT:
Staff Report Item 2.L.
2.M. REPORT OF EMERGENCY REPAIR TO AIRPORT SECURITY ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM PURSUANT TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE 7.040.040 (3) EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT:
Staff Report Item 2.M.
2.N. AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE FIRE STATION NO. 1 EMERGENCY GENERATOR INSTALLATION PROJECT (CP 11-09):
Staff Report Item 2.N.
2.O. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5656 EXTENDING THE PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KEENAN & ASSOCIATES FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE (3) YEAR TERM:
Staff Report Item 2.O.
2.P. PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-12:
Staff Report Item 2.P.
2.Q. AMENDING PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. 19880 AND 19883, ELIMINATING PAYING AND REPORTING THE VALUE OF EMPLOYER PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR NEW EMPLOYEES OF THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION AND THE PALM SPRING FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION IN THE SAFETY GROUP FOR THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM:
Staff Report Item 2.Q.
2.R. MARKETING SERVICES WITH DESERT PUBLICATIONS/PALM SPRINGS LIFE MAGAZINE FOR A YEAR-LONG PROMOTION OF THE CITY'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY BEGINNING IN JANUARY 2013:
Staff Report Item 2.R.
Palm Springs Life Agreement
2.S. APPOINTMENTS TO THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION:
Staff Report Item 2.S.
2.T. APPROVING AN ASSET TRANSFER ASSESSMENT AND ASSET TRANSFER QUESTIONNAIRE AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMITTAL TO THE STATE CONTROLLER'S OFFICE, AND RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR CITY GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES TO THE CITY:
Staff Report Item 2.T.
Resolution Item 2.T.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
3. LEGISLATIVE:
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. AUTHORIZING WHITEWATER SOLAR FARM 1, LLC FOR 7.75 ACRES OF "TAKE" PURSUANT TO THE GUIDELINES OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN, FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ROUGHLY 12 ACRES OF A 108-ACRE PARCEL FOR A 3 MEGAWATT SOLAR ENERGY PRODUCTION FACILITY LOCATED AT 58641 TIPTON ROAD (CASE 5.1277 CUP):
Staff Report Item 5.A.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 5, 2012.
Councilmember Mills requested staff prepare an exhibit indicating the area of the 90 acres of "Take" available, and questioned the incentives that are available for the City to provide the "Take" to a private developer.
Councilmember Lewin stated this may indicate a "gap" in the City's policy with respect to the development of the land, the priority of development using "Take," and requested the City Council appoint a Subcommittee to further study this issue.
Councilmember Hutcheson noted the proposed project is to generate energy and not an industrial project, and noted his support for the formation of a City Council Subcommittee.
ACTION: Appoint a City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee consisting of Councilmember Lewin and Councilmember Mills to further study "Take" pursuant to the Coachella Valley MSHCP. By consensus of the City Council.
Motion to Table the Item regarding "Take" from the Whitewater Solar Farm. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to Table the Item regarding "Take" from the Whitewater Solar Farm. (Approved)
5.B. 1st QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 BUDGET UPDATE:
Staff Report Item 5.B.
Geoffrey Kiehl, Director of Finance, provided background information as outlined in the Budget Update document for the 1st Quarter of Fiscal Year 2012-13.
City Manager Ready provided an update on the budget preparation for Fiscal Year 2013-14.
Councilmember Mills commented on the increase of TOT revenue and the actions the City has taken to enhance TOT revenue.
No action taken.
5.C. APPOINTMENT OF TWO CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES FOR THE SELECTION OF THE CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL AND THE PLANNING SERVICES DIRECTOR:
Staff Report Item 5.C.
Motion to 1) Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Councilmember Mills to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the selection of the Director of Building and Code Enforcement; and 2) Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Councilmember Mills to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the selection of the Planning Services Director. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to 1) Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Councilmember Mills to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the selection of the Director of Building and Code Enforcement; and 2) Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Councilmember Mills to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the selection of the Planning Services Director. (Approved)
5.D. APPOINTMENT OF A CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE TO THE MEASURE "J" OVERSIGHT COMMISSION:
Staff Report Item 5.D.
Motion to Appoint Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Lewin to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee to the Measure "J" Oversight Commission. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Lewin.
Vote to Appoint Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Lewin to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee to the Measure "J" Oversight Commission. (Approved)
5.E. APPOINTMENT OF A CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE FOR THE SITE SELECTION FOR THE POTENTIAL RELOCATION OF FIRE STATION NO. 5:
Staff Report Item 5.E.
Motion to Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Lewin to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the site selection for the relocation of Fire Station No. 5. Moved by Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Lewin.
Vote to Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Lewin to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the site selection for the relocation of Fire Station No. 5. (Approved)
5.F. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEM FOR THE TERM ENDING DECEMBER, 2013:
Staff Report Item 5.F.
Motion to Appoint Councilmember Mills as Mayor Pro Tempore for the term ending December, 2013. Moved by Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to Appoint Councilmember Mills as Mayor Pro Tempore for the term ending December, 2013. (Approved)
5.G. APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS FOR THE NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT:
Staff Report Item 5.G.
Dave Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 5, 2012.
Motion to 1) Approve a side-agreement with the City of Desert Hot Springs for the North Indian Canyon Drive Improvement Project; 2) Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Riverside, the City of Desert Hot Springs and the City of Palm Springs for the North Indian Canyon Drive Improvement Project; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6308. A6309. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Lewin.
Vote to 1) Approve a side-agreement with the City of Desert Hot Springs for the North Indian Canyon Drive Improvement Project; 2) Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Riverside, the City of Desert Hot Springs and the City of Palm Springs for the North Indian Canyon Drive Improvement Project; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6308. A6309. (Approved)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Hutcheson noted the successful Festival of Lights Parade and thanked the Find Food Bank for their assistance in the collection of food.
Mayor Pougnet announced the recent actions by the Planning Commission on the Downtown Revitalization Project.
Councilmember Lewin requested City staff address the extension of the installation of holiday lights to Racquet Club Road, the purchase of new holiday lights, bike safety and requested the City Manager address bike path signage.
Councilmember Foat requested staff look at expanding the route for the Festival of Lights Parade.
Councilmember Mills commented on the installation of holiday lights, and the potential of the City to issue an RFP to the lighting industry, and requested the City Manager review the Coachella Valley cities contribution to the Salton Sea State Recreation Area.
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Dec 05, 2012 City Council Meeting
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6:00 P.M. 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:
Mayor Pro Tem Foat noted her abstention on Item 2.C. Warrant No. 1059100, and noted her business related abstention on Consent Calendar Item 2.R.
Motion to approve Accept the Agenda as presented. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve The City Council will discuss the order of the agenda, may amend the order, add urgency items, note abst
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. AMENDMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR ALLOWING PORTABLE "OPEN" SIGNS IN FRONT OF COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES (ZTA 5.1202):
Staff Report Item 1.A.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 5, 2012.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested staff address the streets that fall within the provisions of the regulations.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the portable sign regulations: the potential and ramifications to removing the sunset provisions in the ordinance
Motion to approve 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1815, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1744, RELATING TO PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE SECTION 93.20.09.B.5, PORTABLE OPEN SIGNS BY EXTENDING THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1744 TO OCTOBER 3, 2014." Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approve 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1815, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1744, RELATING TO PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE SECTION 93.20.09.B.5, PORTABLE OPEN SIGNS BY EXTENDING THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1744 TO OCTOBER 3, 2014." (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
OWEN MAGNUJM, commented on the state of Palm Springs and demographics of the City.
SCOTT DAVIS, Palm Springs, commented on World AIDS day.
CONNIE BROOKS, read a letter from William Meister, President, Sea and Desert Interpretive Association regarding the Salton Sea State Recreation Area.
DENISE DETRANO, General Manager, Americas Best Value Inn, provided a status report of the renovation of the property and the services and amenities offered by the hotel.
BRITTNEY ROURKE, stated she would like to work with the City to be a fourth Medical Cannabis facility in the City of Palm Springs.
JOHN WESLEY, commented on WiFi systems in the City of Palm Springs.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented on a recent experience with a missing dog and the community response.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Ready commented on Emergency Preparedness signs installed throughout the City and the appointment of new Fire Chief John Allen.
2. 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.N., 2.O., 2.P., 2.Q., 2.R., 2.S., and 2.T. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
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.N., 2.O., 2.P., 2.Q., 2.R., 2.S., and 2.T. (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. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
Staff Report Item 2.C.
2.D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2012:
Staff Report Item 2.D.
2.E. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2012:
Staff Report Item 2.E.
2.F. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF TIMOTHY CLEVELAND FROM THE VILLAGEFEST BOARD:
Staff Report Item 2.F.
2.G. APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES:
Staff Report Item 2.G.
2.H. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66000 DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FEE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-12:
Staff Report Item 2.H.
2.I. APPROVING MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, PALM SPRINGS POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, AND PALM SPRINGS FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION:
Staff Report Item 2.I.
2.J. AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE OUTFITTING OF F-350 AND F-450 CHASSIS TO PLATFORM/FLATBED TRUCKS:
Staff Report Item 2.J.
2.K. APPROVE OUTFITTING OF POLICE VEHICLES:
Staff Report Item 2.K.
2.L. APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION CONTRACT FOR NEW CARPET AT THE AIRPORT BONO CONCOURSE AND SECURITY CHECKPOINT:
Staff Report Item 2.L.
2.M. REPORT OF EMERGENCY REPAIR TO AIRPORT SECURITY ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM PURSUANT TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE 7.040.040 (3) EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT:
Staff Report Item 2.M.
2.N. AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE FIRE STATION NO. 1 EMERGENCY GENERATOR INSTALLATION PROJECT (CP 11-09):
Staff Report Item 2.N.
2.O. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5656 EXTENDING THE PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KEENAN & ASSOCIATES FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE (3) YEAR TERM:
Staff Report Item 2.O.
2.P. PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-12:
Staff Report Item 2.P.
2.Q. AMENDING PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. 19880 AND 19883, ELIMINATING PAYING AND REPORTING THE VALUE OF EMPLOYER PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR NEW EMPLOYEES OF THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION AND THE PALM SPRING FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION IN THE SAFETY GROUP FOR THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM:
Staff Report Item 2.Q.
2.R. MARKETING SERVICES WITH DESERT PUBLICATIONS/PALM SPRINGS LIFE MAGAZINE FOR A YEAR-LONG PROMOTION OF THE CITY'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY BEGINNING IN JANUARY 2013:
Staff Report Item 2.R.
Palm Springs Life Agreement
2.S. APPOINTMENTS TO THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION:
Staff Report Item 2.S.
2.T. APPROVING AN ASSET TRANSFER ASSESSMENT AND ASSET TRANSFER QUESTIONNAIRE AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMITTAL TO THE STATE CONTROLLER'S OFFICE, AND RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR CITY GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES TO THE CITY:
Staff Report Item 2.T.
Resolution Item 2.T.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
3. LEGISLATIVE:
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. AUTHORIZING WHITEWATER SOLAR FARM 1, LLC FOR 7.75 ACRES OF "TAKE" PURSUANT TO THE GUIDELINES OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN, FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ROUGHLY 12 ACRES OF A 108-ACRE PARCEL FOR A 3 MEGAWATT SOLAR ENERGY PRODUCTION FACILITY LOCATED AT 58641 TIPTON ROAD (CASE 5.1277 CUP):
Staff Report Item 5.A.
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 5, 2012.
Councilmember Mills requested staff prepare an exhibit indicating the area of the 90 acres of "Take" available, and questioned the incentives that are available for the City to provide the "Take" to a private developer.
Councilmember Lewin stated this may indicate a "gap" in the City's policy with respect to the development of the land, the priority of development using "Take," and requested the City Council appoint a Subcommittee to further study this issue.
Councilmember Hutcheson noted the proposed project is to generate energy and not an industrial project, and noted his support for the formation of a City Council Subcommittee.
ACTION: Appoint a City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee consisting of Councilmember Lewin and Councilmember Mills to further study "Take" pursuant to the Coachella Valley MSHCP. By consensus of the City Council.
Motion to Table the Item regarding "Take" from the Whitewater Solar Farm. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to Table the Item regarding "Take" from the Whitewater Solar Farm. (Approved)
5.B. 1st QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 BUDGET UPDATE:
Staff Report Item 5.B.
Geoffrey Kiehl, Director of Finance, provided background information as outlined in the Budget Update document for the 1st Quarter of Fiscal Year 2012-13.
City Manager Ready provided an update on the budget preparation for Fiscal Year 2013-14.
Councilmember Mills commented on the increase of TOT revenue and the actions the City has taken to enhance TOT revenue.
No action taken.
5.C. APPOINTMENT OF TWO CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES FOR THE SELECTION OF THE CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL AND THE PLANNING SERVICES DIRECTOR:
Staff Report Item 5.C.
Motion to 1) Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Councilmember Mills to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the selection of the Director of Building and Code Enforcement; and 2) Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Councilmember Mills to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the selection of the Planning Services Director. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to 1) Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Councilmember Mills to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the selection of the Director of Building and Code Enforcement; and 2) Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Councilmember Mills to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the selection of the Planning Services Director. (Approved)
5.D. APPOINTMENT OF A CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE TO THE MEASURE "J" OVERSIGHT COMMISSION:
Staff Report Item 5.D.
Motion to Appoint Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Lewin to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee to the Measure "J" Oversight Commission. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Lewin.
Vote to Appoint Councilmember Hutcheson and Councilmember Lewin to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee to the Measure "J" Oversight Commission. (Approved)
5.E. APPOINTMENT OF A CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE FOR THE SITE SELECTION FOR THE POTENTIAL RELOCATION OF FIRE STATION NO. 5:
Staff Report Item 5.E.
Motion to Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Lewin to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the site selection for the relocation of Fire Station No. 5. Moved by Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Lewin.
Vote to Appoint Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Lewin to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the site selection for the relocation of Fire Station No. 5. (Approved)
5.F. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEM FOR THE TERM ENDING DECEMBER, 2013:
Staff Report Item 5.F.
Motion to Appoint Councilmember Mills as Mayor Pro Tempore for the term ending December, 2013. Moved by Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to Appoint Councilmember Mills as Mayor Pro Tempore for the term ending December, 2013. (Approved)
5.G. APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS FOR THE NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT:
Staff Report Item 5.G.
Dave Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 5, 2012.
Motion to 1) Approve a side-agreement with the City of Desert Hot Springs for the North Indian Canyon Drive Improvement Project; 2) Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Riverside, the City of Desert Hot Springs and the City of Palm Springs for the North Indian Canyon Drive Improvement Project; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6308. A6309. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Lewin.
Vote to 1) Approve a side-agreement with the City of Desert Hot Springs for the North Indian Canyon Drive Improvement Project; 2) Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Riverside, the City of Desert Hot Springs and the City of Palm Springs for the North Indian Canyon Drive Improvement Project; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6308. A6309. (Approved)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Hutcheson noted the successful Festival of Lights Parade and thanked the Find Food Bank for their assistance in the collection of food.
Mayor Pougnet announced the recent actions by the Planning Commission on the Downtown Revitalization Project.
Councilmember Lewin requested City staff address the extension of the installation of holiday lights to Racquet Club Road, the purchase of new holiday lights, bike safety and requested the City Manager address bike path signage.
Councilmember Foat requested staff look at expanding the route for the Festival of Lights Parade.
Councilmember Mills commented on the installation of holiday lights, and the potential of the City to issue an RFP to the lighting industry, and requested the City Manager review the Coachella Valley cities contribution to the Salton Sea State Recreation Area.
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