1.A. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1817, PERTAINING TO FIRE SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS FOR A-2 (ASSEMBLY) OCCUPANCIES, INCLUDING RESTAURANTS AND BARS:

City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 6, 2013.

Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.

Motion to approve Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1817, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SUBSECTION 27 OF SECTION 8.04.510 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE (SECTION 903.2.1.2 OF THE STATE FIRE CODE) PERTAINING TO FIRE SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS FOR A-2 (ASSEMBLY) OCCUPANCIES, INCLUDING RESTAURANTS AND BARS." Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills.

Vote to approve Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1817, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SUBSECTION 27 OF SECTION 8.04.510 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE (SECTION 903.2.1.2 OF THE STATE FIRE CODE) PERTAINING TO FIRE SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS FOR A-2 (ASSEMBLY) OCCUPANCIES, INCLUDING RESTAURANTS AND BARS." (Approved)

2.D. MILLS ACT HISTORIC SITE AGREEMENT WITH MARTINI MADNESS LLC, FOR THE DEL MARCOS HOTEL LOCATED AT 225 WEST BARISTO ROAD (HSPB 78):

Item 2D Staff Report

2.E. APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH MAXWELL SECURITY FOR INTERIM UNARMED SECURITY AT THE CITY HALL FACILITY:

Item 2E Staff Report

2.F. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF JANUARY 31, 2013:

Item 2F Staff Report

2.H. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR THE 2012-13 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROJECT (CP 13-02):

Item 2H Staff Report

2.K. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIRPORT TERMINAL APRON AND TAXIWAY G REHABILITATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID (AIP GRANT NO. 50) (CP 13-16):

Item 2K Staff Report

2.L. AGREEMENT WITH DARNELL & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE CITYWIDE SPEED SURVEY PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,760 (CP 12-10):

Item 2L Staff Report

2.P. CITY COUNCIL ACTING SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN ASSETS TO THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND FINDING, RATIFYING, AND CONFIRMING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN ASSETS AND REAL PROPERTY, PREVIOUSLY HELD BY THE PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, TO THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR CITY GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES:

Item 2P Staff Report

2.Q. APPOINTMENTS TO THE VILLAGEFEST BOARD:

EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:

2.G. SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TIME WARNER CABLE FOR ENHANCED WIRELESS INTERNET CAPACITY AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:

Item 2G Staff Report

Councilmember Foat commented on complaints received concerning Time Warner cable, and requested staff address other options.

Motion to approve 1) Approve the sole-source Service Agreement with Time Warner Cable for 36 months in the amount of $1,820 per month and a one-time installation fee of $4,984, for a total amount of $70,504; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6327. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Lewin.

Vote to approve 1) Approve the sole-source Service Agreement with Time Warner Cable for 36 months in the amount of $1,82

2.I. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF NANCY FERGUSON FROM THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION:

Item 2I Staff Report

Councilmember Foat commented on the letter received from Commissioner Ferguson, and requested staff address the concerns in the letter.

Motion to approve 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Nancy Ferguson from the Parks & Recreation Commission; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2015. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.

Vote to approve 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Nancy Ferguson from the Parks & Recreation Commission; and 2) D

2.J. PALM SPRINGS LIBRARY STAFF REORGANIZATION AND EXTENDED SERVICE DAYS AND HOURS APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN:

Item 2J Staff Report

Councilmember Lewin thanked staff for bringing this item forward, and noted the significant increase in service.

Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23316, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 23145, REORGANIZING LIBRARY STAFF AND EXTENDING SERVICE DAYS AND HOURS.” Moved by Councilmember Lewin, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills.

Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23316, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, A

2.M. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6050 WITH CONSERVE LANDCARE INC. FOR GATEWAY PARK LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT MAINTENANCE:

Item 2M Staff Report

Item 2M Revised Staff Report

Motion to approve 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A6050 with Conserve Landcare Inc. in the amount of $20,852, for a revised total contract amount of $65,732; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6050. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills.

Vote to approve 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A6050 with Conserve Landcare Inc. in the amount of $20,852,

2.N. ESTABLISH A SIGN DISTRICT FOR PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY SIGNAGE AT THE PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER LOCATED AT 277 NORTH AVENIDA CABALLEROS (CASE SI 12-079):

Item 2N Staff Report

Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23317, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICT FOR THE PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER, LOCATED AT 277 NORTH AVENIDA CABALLEROS (CASE SI 12-079).” Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Mayor Pougnet.

Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23317, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, A

2.O. APPROVE THE LEASE/PURCHASE OF 246 PIECES OF GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT TO SERVICE THE CITY'S TAHQUITZ CREEK LEGENDS AND RESORT GOLF COURSES AND AMEND THE MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT, NUMBER 40911004, TO FINANCE THE LEASE/PURCHASE OF THE EQUIPMENT THROUGH EVERBANK COMMERCIAL FINANCE:

Item 2O Staff Report

Withdrawn from the Agenda at the request of staff.

3. LEGISLATIVE: None.

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

4.A. PALM SPRINGS PROMENADE LLC APPROVAL OF DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS RENOVATION PROJECT, REVIEW OF HOTEL REDESIGN (CASE 5.1290 PD 361):

Item 4A Staff Report

Item 4A Hotel Elevations

Craig Ewing, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 6, 2013.

John Wessman, Developer, outlined the modifications to the exterior elevations.

Councilmember Lewin requested the Developer address the color palette.

Councilmember Foat stated the Desert Sun printed the incorrect photos, and requested the Desert Sun note the correction and reprint the correct photos.

Mayor Pro Tem Mills commented on the development of the project and commented on the look and feel of the project and the statement the project will make for the City and the Downtown.

Councilmember Hutcheson commented on the public input and the public process in the development of the project.

Councilmember Lewin commented on the pedestrian experience.

Mayor Pougnet commented on the Specific Plan and the Project Financing Agreement.

Motion to Approve the revised elevations and determine that Condition No. 1 of the Conditions of Approval to Resolution No. 23270 has been satisfied. A6144. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills.

Vote to Approve the revised elevations and determine that Condition No. 1 of the Conditions of Approval to Resolution No. 23270 has been satisfied. A6144. (Approved)

The City Council recessed at 7:52 p.m.

The City Council reconvened at 7:56 p.m.

5. NEW BUSINESS:

5.A. PROPOSED ACTIONS REGARDING A REFERENDUM PETITION FILED FOR RESOLUTION NO. 23270, RECONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION OR CALLING AN ELECTION AND OTHER MATTERS AS REQUIRED BY LAW REGARDING THE APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT LOCATED WITHIN BLOCK C OF THE MUSEUM MARKET PLAZA SPECIFIC PLAN:

Item 5A Staff Report and Attachment A & B

Item 5A Attachment C

Item 5A Attachment D through I

City Attorney Holland provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 6, 2013.

Mayor Pougnet thanked the City Attorney for the comprehensive staff report, noted the manner which is signatures were secured, and recommended the City Council not place the referendum on the ballot.

Councilmember Lewin requested the City Attorney address "legislative act" as opposed to "administrative act."

Mayor Pro Tem Mills commented on the development of the Specific Plan, and stated the Specific Plan was a legislative act.

Councilmember Hutcheson commented on the City's priority of redeveloping the Downtown area, stated the City Council should not take any action to delay the project, commented on the referendum process in the State of California, and stated his support to decline to place the measure on the ballot.

Councilmember Foat commented on participatory government, the process of signature gathering, the development of the Downtown plan, and the development of the project.

Motion to approve Determine that Resolution No. 23270 is not a legislative action of the City Council subject to the referendum and decline to place the matter on the ballot. Moved by Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills.

Vote to approve 1) Receive and File the Certificate of Sufficiency as prepared and executed by the City Clerk; 2) Adopt

5.B. APPOINTMENTS TO THE VILLAGEFEST BOARD:

Item 5B Staff Report

Moved to the Consent Calendar as Item 2.Q.

5.C. SALE AND A SITE ASSEMBLY AND PARKING AGREEMENTS WITH CDI VENTURES, LLC FOR AN APPROXIMATE 7.8 ACRE PARCEL AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE ALVARADO AND AMADO ROAD FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 200-ROOM DOLCE HOTEL:

Item 5C Staff Report

John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 6, 2013.

Councilmember Foat commented on the Dolce Hotel brand.

Councilmember Hutcheson commented on the need for hotels near the Convention Center.

Councilmember Lewin noted the investment in the City of Palm Springs, the creation of jobs and impact to the community.

Mayor Pro Tem Mills commented on the original study surrounding the Convention Center, and the proposed hotel.

Motion to 1)Approve an Agreement for the sale and site asembly and parking agreement with CDI Ventures, LLC, for the development of a 200-Room Dolce Hotel; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6329. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pougnet.

Vote to 1)Approve an Agreement for the sale and site asembly and parking agreement with CDI Ventures, LLC, for the development of a 200-Room Dolce Hotel; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6329. (Approved)

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:

Councilmember Hutcheson noted this was the last City Council meeting for Craig Ewing as the Planning Director, and thanked him for his public service.

Mayor Pro Tem Mills commented on the development of the Specific Plan by Craig Ewing, and thanked him for his public service.

Mayor Pougnet commented on Measure "J" funding priorities and requested additional details for land acquisition to the Measure "J" Oversight Commission, stated he received proposals for lighting and he has requested the City Manager follow-up on the proposals, requested City Staff continue enforcement of medical cannabis establishments, and commented on a recent Valley Voice in the Desert Sun.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mar 06, 2013 City Council Meeting

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CALL TO ORDER:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

INVOCATION:

Roll Call: 5 members Present, 0 members Absent, 0 members Excused.

PRESENTATIONS:

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:

ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:

Councilmember Foat requested Items 2.G., 2.I., and 2.N. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.

Councilmember Lewin requested Items 2.J. and 2.M. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.

Motion to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.

Vote to approve Accept the Agenda as amended.

1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1.A. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1817, PERTAINING TO FIRE SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS FOR A-2 (ASSEMBLY) OCCUPANCIES, INCLUDING RESTAURANTS AND BARS:

Item 1A Staff Report

City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 6, 2013.

Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

THOMAS WORTHY, Palm Springs, commented on a recent incident with the Palm Springs Police Department.

MANUEL MONTOYA, commented on Item 5.A., and requested the City Council place the referendum on the ballot.

DAVID GRAY, commented on Item 2.J., and requested the City Council approve the reorganization of the staff at the Palm Springs Public Library.

TOM SWANN, requested the City Council place on an agenda a resolution pertaining to corporate campaign contributions.

CAROL BOULDIN, requested the City Council place on an agenda a resolution pertaining to corporate campaign contributions.

LORRAINE SALAS, requested the City Council place on an agenda a resolution pertaining to corporate campaign contributions.

KRISTIN BLOOMER, commented on the Downtown Revitalization Project, and stated the City Council should not place the referendum on the ballot.

CHRIS BROOKS, commented on the Downtown Revitalization Project, and stated the City Council should not place the referendum on the ballot.

HUNTER HOUGH commented on the Downtown Revitalization Project, and stated the City Council should not place the referendum on the ballot.

HAROLD MATZNER, commented on the Downtown Revitalization Project, and stated the City Council should not place the referendum on the ballot.

BRADY SANDAHL, commented on the Downtown Revitalization Project, and stated the City Council should not place the referendum on the ballot.

JOAN MARTIN, commented on Item 5.B. and the referendum for the Downtown Revitalization Plan, and requested the City Council place the matter on the ballot.

STEVE ROSENBERG, commented on the Downtown Revitalization Project, and the placement of the matter on the ballot.

AFTAB DADA, Palm Springs, commented on the Downtown Revitalization Project, and stated the City Council should not place the referendum on the ballot.

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:

Councilmember Foat commented on the Movement to Amend Organization, and stated the City Council will place a discussion on a future agenda.

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.H., 2.K., 2.L., 2.P. and 2.Q. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.

Vote to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.H., 2.K., 2.L., 2.P. and 2.Q. (Approved)

2.A. REPORT ON THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA:

Item 2A Staff Report

2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Item 2B Staff Report

2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:

Item 2C Staff Report

2.D. MILLS ACT HISTORIC SITE AGREEMENT WITH MARTINI MADNESS LLC, FOR THE DEL MARCOS HOTEL LOCATED AT 225 WEST BARISTO ROAD (HSPB 78):

Item 2D Staff Report

2.E. APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH MAXWELL SECURITY FOR INTERIM UNARMED SECURITY AT THE CITY HALL FACILITY:

Item 2E Staff Report

2.F. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF JANUARY 31, 2013:

Item 2F Staff Report

2.H. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR THE 2012-13 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROJECT (CP 13-02):

Item 2H Staff Report

2.K. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIRPORT TERMINAL APRON AND TAXIWAY G REHABILITATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID (AIP GRANT NO. 50) (CP 13-16):

Item 2K Staff Report

2.L. AGREEMENT WITH DARNELL & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE CITYWIDE SPEED SURVEY PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,760 (CP 12-10):

Item 2L Staff Report

2.P. CITY COUNCIL ACTING SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN ASSETS TO THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND FINDING, RATIFYING, AND CONFIRMING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN ASSETS AND REAL PROPERTY, PREVIOUSLY HELD BY THE PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, TO THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR CITY GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES:

Item 2P Staff Report

2.Q. APPOINTMENTS TO THE VILLAGEFEST BOARD:

EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:

2.G. SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TIME WARNER CABLE FOR ENHANCED WIRELESS INTERNET CAPACITY AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:

Item 2G Staff Report

Councilmember Foat commented on complaints received concerning Time Warner cable, and requested staff address other options.

Vote to approve 1) Approve the sole-source Service Agreement with Time Warner Cable for 36 months in the amount of $1,82

2.I. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF NANCY FERGUSON FROM THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION:

Item 2I Staff Report

Councilmember Foat commented on the letter received from Commissioner Ferguson, and requested staff address the concerns in the letter.

Vote to approve 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Nancy Ferguson from the Parks & Recreation Commission; and 2) D

2.J. PALM SPRINGS LIBRARY STAFF REORGANIZATION AND EXTENDED SERVICE DAYS AND HOURS APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN:

Item 2J Staff Report

Councilmember Lewin thanked staff for bringing this item forward, and noted the significant increase in service.

Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23316, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, A

2.M. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6050 WITH CONSERVE LANDCARE INC. FOR GATEWAY PARK LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT MAINTENANCE:

Item 2M Staff Report

Item 2M Revised Staff Report

Vote to approve 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A6050 with Conserve Landcare Inc. in the amount of $20,852,

2.N. ESTABLISH A SIGN DISTRICT FOR PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY SIGNAGE AT THE PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER LOCATED AT 277 NORTH AVENIDA CABALLEROS (CASE SI 12-079):

Item 2N Staff Report

Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23317, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, A

2.O. APPROVE THE LEASE/PURCHASE OF 246 PIECES OF GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT TO SERVICE THE CITY'S TAHQUITZ CREEK LEGENDS AND RESORT GOLF COURSES AND AMEND THE MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT, NUMBER 40911004, TO FINANCE THE LEASE/PURCHASE OF THE EQUIPMENT THROUGH EVERBANK COMMERCIAL FINANCE:

Item 2O Staff Report

Withdrawn from the Agenda at the request of staff.

3. LEGISLATIVE: None.

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

4.A. PALM SPRINGS PROMENADE LLC APPROVAL OF DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS RENOVATION PROJECT, REVIEW OF HOTEL REDESIGN (CASE 5.1290 PD 361):

Item 4A Staff Report

Item 4A Hotel Elevations

Craig Ewing, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 6, 2013.

John Wessman, Developer, outlined the modifications to the exterior elevations.

Councilmember Lewin requested the Developer address the color palette.

Councilmember Foat stated the Desert Sun printed the incorrect photos, and requested the Desert Sun note the correction and reprint the correct photos.

Mayor Pro Tem Mills commented on the development of the project and commented on the look and feel of the project and the statement the project will make for the City and the Downtown.

Councilmember Hutcheson commented on the public input and the public process in the development of the project.

Councilmember Lewin commented on the pedestrian experience.

Mayor Pougnet commented on the Specific Plan and the Project Financing Agreement.

Vote to Approve the revised elevations and determine that Condition No. 1 of the Conditions of Approval to Resolution No. 23270 has been satisfied. A6144. (Approved)

The City Council recessed at 7:52 p.m.

The City Council reconvened at 7:56 p.m.

5. NEW BUSINESS:

5.A. PROPOSED ACTIONS REGARDING A REFERENDUM PETITION FILED FOR RESOLUTION NO. 23270, RECONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION OR CALLING AN ELECTION AND OTHER MATTERS AS REQUIRED BY LAW REGARDING THE APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT LOCATED WITHIN BLOCK C OF THE MUSEUM MARKET PLAZA SPECIFIC PLAN:

Item 5A Staff Report and Attachment A & B

Item 5A Attachment C

Item 5A Attachment D through I

City Attorney Holland provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 6, 2013.

Mayor Pougnet thanked the City Attorney for the comprehensive staff report, noted the manner which is signatures were secured, and recommended the City Council not place the referendum on the ballot.

Councilmember Lewin requested the City Attorney address "legislative act" as opposed to "administrative act."

Mayor Pro Tem Mills commented on the development of the Specific Plan, and stated the Specific Plan was a legislative act.

Councilmember Foat commented on participatory government, the process of signature gathering, the development of the Downtown plan, and the development of the project.

Vote to approve 1) Receive and File the Certificate of Sufficiency as prepared and executed by the City Clerk; 2) Adopt

5.B. APPOINTMENTS TO THE VILLAGEFEST BOARD:

Item 5B Staff Report

Moved to the Consent Calendar as Item 2.Q.

5.C. SALE AND A SITE ASSEMBLY AND PARKING AGREEMENTS WITH CDI VENTURES, LLC FOR AN APPROXIMATE 7.8 ACRE PARCEL AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE ALVARADO AND AMADO ROAD FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 200-ROOM DOLCE HOTEL:

Item 5C Staff Report

John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 6, 2013.

Councilmember Foat commented on the Dolce Hotel brand.

Councilmember Hutcheson commented on the need for hotels near the Convention Center.

Councilmember Lewin noted the investment in the City of Palm Springs, the creation of jobs and impact to the community.

Mayor Pro Tem Mills commented on the original study surrounding the Convention Center, and the proposed hotel.

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:

Councilmember Hutcheson noted this was the last City Council meeting for Craig Ewing as the Planning Director, and thanked him for his public service.

Mayor Pro Tem Mills commented on the development of the Specific Plan by Craig Ewing, and thanked him for his public service.

Mar 06, 2013 City Council Meeting

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