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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
PRESENTATIONS:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Lewin noted his business related abstention on Item 2.D.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson noted his business related abstention on Item 2.D., and requested Items 2.H. and 2.I. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Mills noted his abstention on Item 2.B.
Councilmember Foat requested Item 2.C. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Motion to approved Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson.
Vote to approved Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. DOS PALMAS DEVELOPMENT LLC FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36693 TO SUBDIVIDE ONE LARGE PARCEL INTO TWO LOTS RESULTING IN A 10,070-SQUARE FOOT LOT AND A REMAINDER LOT APPROXIMATELY 58,831-SQUARE FEET AT THE CORNER OF EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND SOUTH SUNRISE WAY (CASE TPM 36693):
Item 1A Staff Report Part 1 Pages 1-36
Item 1A Staff Report Part 2 Pages 37-80
Item 1A Staff Report Part 3 Pages 81-113
Margo Wheeler, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated April 2, 2014.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
PAUL HYRAN, Applicant, requested the City Council approve the project and the lot split.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Mills requested the Applicant address the access to the site from Sunrise Way, and stated it would be better to approve the plans for the entire site.
Councilmember Lewin thanked the Applicant for the excellent project, and stated the City Council has an obligation to look at the long-term future of the site.
Councilmember Foat stated the project is a good project and stated she is prepared to approve the project.
Motion to approved Adopt "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36693 TO SUBDIVIDE ONE LARGE PARCEL INTO TWO LOTS RESULTING IN A 10,070 SQUARE FOOT LOT AND A REMAINDER LOT APPROXIMATELY 58,831 SQUARE FEET AT THE CORNER OF EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE R-1-C AND RMHP, SECTION 23 (CASE TPM 36693)." Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson.
Vote to approved Adopt "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36693 TO SUBDIVIDE ONE LARGE PARCEL INTO TWO LOTS RESULTING IN A 10,070 SQUARE FOOT LOT AND A REMAINDER LOT APPROXIMATELY 58,831 SQUARE FEET AT THE CORNER OF EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE R-1-C AND RMHP, SECTION 23 (CASE TPM 36693)." (Declined)
1.B. PALM SPRINGS, LLC FOR AN AMENDMENT TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PPD) 324 TO CONSTRUCT A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF A 150 ROOM HOTEL WITH ANCILLARY RETAIL, PARKING STRUCTURE, AND VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 34190 AT 414 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 5.1091 PDD 324):
Item 1B Staff Report Part 1 Pages 1-43
Item 1B Staff Report Part 2 Pages 44-79
Item 1B Staff Report Part 3 Pages 80-115
Item 1B Staff Report Part 4 Color Oversized
Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated April 2, 2014.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
LAWRENCE RAEL, Applicant, commented on the history of the project, commented on the setback to the revised project, and introduced his project team who outlined the project.
MATTHEW BOUSQUETTE, commented on the impact of this building to the surrounding properties and how the project works with the surrounding properties, requested the A/C units and trash bins be moved to another area of the site.
ROBERT FARRAN, Palm Springs, stated his opposition to the proposed amendment to the PDD and requested the City Council delay approval and the impact to the surrounding properties due to trash and electrical placement in proximity to the surrounding properties.
JOY BROWN MEREDITH, commented on the meetings with the businesses in the Downtown area, stated the project has evolved into a beautiful project, and stated Main Street has voted in support of the project.
FRANK TYSEN, stated the amended project is more appropriate to the community than the previous projects, commented on the attributes of the project, and stated his support for the project.
LAWRENCE RAEL, Rebuttal, commented on the location of the trash and air conditioning units, and requested the City Council approve the project.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Foat requested the Applicant address the creation of the road and the trash enclosure, the width of the buffer area and clarify that no vehicle access would be allowed in the buffer.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson commented on the ancillary trash unit and suggested that the provision be eliminated, requested the Applicant address the current landscaping on the lot, the number of bike racks, the public benefit, the public access to parking and the number of parking spaces, and any charge or free public parking.
Councilmember Mills requested the Applicant address the amendments to the previously approved plan, recommended the architectural plans be submitted prior to final PDD approval and requested the City Council consider an intermediate step for architectural approval prior to full engineering plans, requested the Applicant address the comments made by the Architectural Advisory Committee, the preliminary landscape plan, commented on the foot-traffic, the controlled v. non-controlled parking structure, the ancillary trash collection, the proposed glass railing around the pool, the height of the parking level and provide some amendments to the parking structure walls, the color/material board, commented on Condition ENG 14 and the proposed diagonal street parking, and Condition ENG 28 regarding the median island and requested a full landscape design rather than all stamped concrete.
Councilmember Lewin requested the Applicant address the controlled 15 foot alley way, requested the Applicant consider decorative grates on the tree wells, stated his support for the lack of a water element, the proposed shade overhang on Palm Canyon, requested a retractable overhang for summer months, the use of other type of shade trees on Palm Canyon, and commented on traffic circulation and the exit on Indian Canyon.
Councilmember Foat requested the Applicant address the ancillary trash enclosure, requested the City Council consider the removal of the median on Alejo, the look of the project from the Park and Alejo, and the location of the air conditioning.
Councilmember Lewin commented on the location of the ancillary trash enclosure, and requested Staff address the proposed Alejo median.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson requested the Applicant address the ancillary trash enclosure, the alley access, and the addition of two conditions.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the public parking and the creation of 100 parking spaces, the ancillary trash enclosure, the branding of the hotel and the lack of the announcement of a brand hotel.
Councilmember Mills addressed the comments from the property owner south of the project, and commented on the property setback.
Councilmember Foat requested the City Council consider adding a condition for a security camera in the setback.
Motion to approved 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23527, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NUMBER 2006109031 AS SUFFICIENT AND APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 324, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 324 AND VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 34190, PALM SPRINGS, LLC, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 150 ROOM HOTEL, ANCILLARY COMMERCIAL RETAIL AND FREE STANDING PARKING STRUCTURES ON THE APPROXIMATELY 4.1 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ALEJO ROAD AND NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 5.1091 PDD 324),"
amending the Conditions of Approval as follows: (i) removing Condition ENG 28, (ii) all exterior elevations, decking, landscaping, color board, etc., shall be required to be submitted and approved by the AAC and the Planning Commission prior to final approval of the PDD, (iii) require pedestrian access to Palm Canyon from the ground-level parking garage, (iv) restudy of the parking elevations on the street to allow some fenestration, (v) rework the corner of Alejo Road and Indian Canyon, (vi) require the ancillary trash location have no openings from the exterior, (vii) requiring a security camera in the non-vehicular alley, (viii) require the non-vehicular alley to have a locked gate, and (ix) require bike racks be incorporated throughout the development
; and 2) Direct the City Engineer review the required median on Alejo Road, including the stamped concrete. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson.
Vote to approved 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23527, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NUMBER 2006109031 AS SUFFICIENT AND APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 324, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 324 AND VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 34190, PALM SPRINGS, LLC, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 150 ROOM HOTEL, ANCILLARY COMMERCIAL RETAIL AND FREE STANDING PARKING STRUCTURES ON THE APPROXIMATELY 4.1 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ALEJO ROAD AND NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 5.1091 PDD 324),"
amending the Conditions of Approval as follows: (i) removing Condition ENG 28, (ii) all exterior elevations, decking, landscaping, color board, etc., shall be required to be submitted and approved by the AAC and the Planning Commission prior to final approval of the PDD, (iii) require pedestrian access to Palm Canyon from the ground-level parking garage, (iv) restudy of the parking elevations on the street to allow some fenestration, (v) rework the corner of Alejo Road and Indian Canyon, (vi) require the ancillary trash location have no openings from the exterior, (vii) requiring a security camera in the non-vehicular alley, (viii) require the non-vehicular alley to have a locked gate, and (ix) require bike racks be incorporated throughout the development
; and 2) Direct the City Engineer review the required median on Alejo Road, including the stamped concrete. (Approved)
Mayor Pougnet stated he has a business related conflict of interest with respect to Item 1.C., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber.
1.C. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING UNDER CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53083 TO APPROVE 11 SPECIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOCUS INCENTIVE AREAS PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENTS:
Item 1C Staff Report Part 1 Pages 1-45
Item 1C Staff Report Part 2 Pages 46-87
Item 1C Staff Report Part 3 Pages 88-127
Item 1C Staff Report Part 4 Pages 128-155
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated April 2, 2014.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the number of projects recommended for approval, and requested Staff address the other types of businesses that submitted applications.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
JOHN SHAY, commented on the program request for Appetito Restaurant, and requested the City Council approve the Incentive Grant.
EZRA CALLAHAN, commented on the request by Arrive Hotel, and requested the City Council approve the Incentive Grant to Arrive Enterprises.
GERALD NOONAN, commented on the grant application from the Hacienda Cantina, and requested the City Council approve the Incentive Grant for the Hacienda Cantina.
JAIME KOWAL, commented on the request from Ernest Coffee, and requested the City Council approve the grant to Ernest Coffee.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Lewin thanked City Staff and commented on job creation.
Motion to approved 1) Approve an Economic Development Focus Incentive Areas Program Grant with Appetito PS, LLC located at 1700 South Palm Canyon Drive in the amount of $145,740. A6521. 2) Approve an Economic Development Focus Incentive Areas Program Grant with Miggy’s Cantina, LLC (Hacienda Cantina); located at 1555 South Palm Canyon Drive in the amount of $250,000. A6522. 3) Approve an Economic Development Focus Incentive Areas Program Grant with Arrive Enterprises, LLC as the management entity for a collection of businesses located at 1539, 1541, 1541½, 1551, and 1566 North Palm Canyon Drive (Bacchanal Italian Restaurant, Reservoir Restaurant, and Sandfish Whiskey and Sushi Bar) in the amount of $250,000. A6523. 4) Approve an Interior Remodel Grant Agreement with Geoff McIntosh, Bernie’s Lounge and Supper Club, at 292 East Palm Canyon Drive in the amount of $25,000. A6524. 5) Approve an Interior Remodel Grant Agreement with Neil Castren, The New York Company Restaurant, at 1260 South Palm Canyon Drive in the amount of $25,000. A6527. 7) Approve an Interior Remodel Grant Agreement with Costa Nichols, Go Deli Market, at 611 South Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 22, in the amount of $25,000. A6527. 8) Approve an Interior Remodel Grant Agreement with Mirsad Terzic, Miro’s Restaurant, at 1555 South Palm Canyon Drive in the amount of $25,000. A6528. 9) Approve an Interior Remodel Grant Agreement with Daniel Doiron, 78 Degrees at the D, at 2249 North Palm Canyon Drive in the amount of $25,000. A6529. 11) Approve an Interior Remodel Grant Agreement with Jaime Kowal, Ernest Coffee, at 140 West Via Lola, Suite 1101, in the amount of $25,000. A6531. 12) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approved 1) Approve an Economic Development Focus Incentive Areas Program Grant with Appetito PS, LLC located at
Mayor Pougnet returned to the dais.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
JONATHAN ROSENBLATT, requested an update on the business activities of Intervention 911 and the status of the use in the residential neighborhood.
NIKOHL VANDEL, Palm Springs, commented on the recent passing of a teacher at Saint Theresa School.
JOY BROWN MEREDITH, commented on Item 2.E. regarding plastic bag regulations, Item 2.F. regarding sitting or lying and the cannabis ordinance, and commented on the successful PSNIC picnic.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Foat requested the City Attorney address the status of Intervention 911 and announced the upcoming Faux Fur Ball at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter.
Councilmember Lewin commented on the success of the Film Incentive Program, and requested City Staff market to Coachella Fest and Stage Coach fans.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Pougnet noted his abstention on Item 2.F. Ordinance No. 1846.
Councilmember Mills noted his no vote on Item 2.F. Ordinance No. 1845.
Motion to approved Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., .2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., and 2.M. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Lewin.
Vote to approved Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., .2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., and 2.M.
2.A. REPORT ON THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
Item 2A Staff Report
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Item 2B Staff Report
2.D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1848 AMENDING CHAPTER 5.25 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING VACATION RENTAL REGULATIONS AND RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION PROCEDURES:
Item 2D Staff Report
2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1849 ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF SINGLE-USE CARRYOUT PLASTIC BAGS BY RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS:
Item 2E Staff Report
2.F. RE-ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NOS. 1845, 1846, AND 1847:
Item 2F Staff Report
2.G. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2014:
Item 2G Staff Report
2.J. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6174, CVAG REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT, FOR THE VISTA CHINO DRIVE BRIDGE PROJECT AT THE WHITEWATER RIVER (CITY PROJECT CP 10-10):
Item 2J Staff Report
2.K. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF STEPHANIE ARRACHE FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD:
Item 2K Staff Report
2.L. ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT CONDITIONS OF THE HISTORIC PLAZA THEATER:
Item 2L Staff Report
2.M. APPROVE A FIVE-YEAR LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH DELL COMPUTER COMPANY TO LEASE 100 DESKTOP COMPUTERS INCLUDING SOFTWARE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Item 2M Staff Report
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.C. TRANSMITTAL OF THE DRAFT 2014 PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN:
Item 2C Part 1 Staff Report and Draft Plan
Item 2C Part 2 Draft Plan
Item 2C Part 3 Draft Plan
Item 2C Part 4 Draft Plan
Item 2C Part 5 Draft Plan
Item 2C Part 6 Draft Plan
Item 2C Part 7 Draft Plan
Councilmember Foat commented on the Draft Master Plan.
Motion to approved 1) Receive and file the Draft 2014 Parks and Recreation Master Plan; and 2) Direct the City Manager to place discussion on the Draft Plan on a future City Council agenda along with the recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Commission. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson.
Vote to approved 1) Receive and file the Draft 2014 Parks and Recreation Master Plan; and 2) Direct the City Manager to
2.H. CVAG REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AT TAHQUITZ CREEK CHANNEL PROJECT (CP 12-02):
Item 2H Staff Report
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson requested Staff address the link with the CV link and the Tahquitz Creek Master Plan.
Motion to approved 1) Approve a reimbursement agreement with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments for the South Palm Canyon Bridge Replacement at Tahquitz Creek Channel (CP 12-02); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6532. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approved 1) Approve a reimbursement agreement with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments for the South
2.I. CVAG REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE EAST PALM CANYON BRIDGE REHABILITATION AT PALM CANYON WASH (CP 12-04):
Item 2I Staff Report
Motion to approved 1) Approve a reimbursement agreement with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments for the East Palm Canyon Bridge Rehabilitation at Palm Canyon Wash Project (CP12-04); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6531. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approved 1) Approve a reimbursement agreement with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments for the South
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPOINTMENT OF A CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE FOR THE HISTORIC PLAZA THEATER:
Item 5A No Staff Report
Motion to approved Appoint Councilmember Lewin and Councilmember Mills to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the Historic Plaza Theater. Moved by Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approved Appoint Councilmember Lewin and Councilmember Mills to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the Hist
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
PRESENTATIONS:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Lewin noted his business related abstention on Item 2.D.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson noted his business related abstention on Item 2.D., and requested Items 2.H. and 2.I. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Mills noted his abstention on Item 2.B.
Councilmember Foat requested Item 2.C. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Motion to approved Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson.
Vote to approved Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. DOS PALMAS DEVELOPMENT LLC FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36693 TO SUBDIVIDE ONE LARGE PARCEL INTO TWO LOTS RESULTING IN A 10,070-SQUARE FOOT LOT AND A REMAINDER LOT APPROXIMATELY 58,831-SQUARE FEET AT THE CORNER OF EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND SOUTH SUNRISE WAY (CASE TPM 36693):
Item 1A Staff Report Part 1 Pages 1-36
Item 1A Staff Report Part 2 Pages 37-80
Item 1A Staff Report Part 3 Pages 81-113
Margo Wheeler, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated April 2, 2014.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
PAUL HYRAN, Applicant, requested the City Council approve the project and the lot split.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Mills requested the Applicant address the access to the site from Sunrise Way, and stated it would be better to approve the plans for the entire site.
Councilmember Lewin thanked the Applicant for the excellent project, and stated the City Council has an obligation to look at the long-term future of the site.
Councilmember Foat stated the project is a good project and stated she is prepared to approve the project.
Motion to approved Adopt "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36693 TO SUBDIVIDE ONE LARGE PARCEL INTO TWO LOTS RESULTING IN A 10,070 SQUARE FOOT LOT AND A REMAINDER LOT APPROXIMATELY 58,831 SQUARE FEET AT THE CORNER OF EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE R-1-C AND RMHP, SECTION 23 (CASE TPM 36693)." Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson.
Vote to approved Adopt "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36693 TO SUBDIVIDE ONE LARGE PARCEL INTO TWO LOTS RESULTING IN A 10,070 SQUARE FOOT LOT AND A REMAINDER LOT APPROXIMATELY 58,831 SQUARE FEET AT THE CORNER OF EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE R-1-C AND RMHP, SECTION 23 (CASE TPM 36693)." (Declined)
1.B. PALM SPRINGS, LLC FOR AN AMENDMENT TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PPD) 324 TO CONSTRUCT A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF A 150 ROOM HOTEL WITH ANCILLARY RETAIL, PARKING STRUCTURE, AND VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 34190 AT 414 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 5.1091 PDD 324):
Item 1B Staff Report Part 1 Pages 1-43
Item 1B Staff Report Part 2 Pages 44-79
Item 1B Staff Report Part 3 Pages 80-115
Item 1B Staff Report Part 4 Color Oversized
Edward Robertson, Principal Planner, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated April 2, 2014.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
LAWRENCE RAEL, Applicant, commented on the history of the project, commented on the setback to the revised project, and introduced his project team who outlined the project.
MATTHEW BOUSQUETTE, commented on the impact of this building to the surrounding properties and how the project works with the surrounding properties, requested the A/C units and trash bins be moved to another area of the site.
ROBERT FARRAN, Palm Springs, stated his opposition to the proposed amendment to the PDD and requested the City Council delay approval and the impact to the surrounding properties due to trash and electrical placement in proximity to the surrounding properties.
JOY BROWN MEREDITH, commented on the meetings with the businesses in the Downtown area, stated the project has evolved into a beautiful project, and stated Main Street has voted in support of the project.
FRANK TYSEN, stated the amended project is more appropriate to the community than the previous projects, commented on the attributes of the project, and stated his support for the project.
LAWRENCE RAEL, Rebuttal, commented on the location of the trash and air conditioning units, and requested the City Council approve the project.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Foat requested the Applicant address the creation of the road and the trash enclosure, the width of the buffer area and clarify that no vehicle access would be allowed in the buffer.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson commented on the ancillary trash unit and suggested that the provision be eliminated, requested the Applicant address the current landscaping on the lot, the number of bike racks, the public benefit, the public access to parking and the number of parking spaces, and any charge or free public parking.
Councilmember Mills requested the Applicant address the amendments to the previously approved plan, recommended the architectural plans be submitted prior to final PDD approval and requested the City Council consider an intermediate step for architectural approval prior to full engineering plans, requested the Applicant address the comments made by the Architectural Advisory Committee, the preliminary landscape plan, commented on the foot-traffic, the controlled v. non-controlled parking structure, the ancillary trash collection, the proposed glass railing around the pool, the height of the parking level and provide some amendments to the parking structure walls, the color/material board, commented on Condition ENG 14 and the proposed diagonal street parking, and Condition ENG 28 regarding the median island and requested a full landscape design rather than all stamped concrete.
Councilmember Lewin requested the Applicant address the controlled 15 foot alley way, requested the Applicant consider decorative grates on the tree wells, stated his support for the lack of a water element, the proposed shade overhang on Palm Canyon, requested a retractable overhang for summer months, the use of other type of shade trees on Palm Canyon, and commented on traffic circulation and the exit on Indian Canyon.
Councilmember Foat requested the Applicant address the ancillary trash enclosure, requested the City Council consider the removal of the median on Alejo, the look of the project from the Park and Alejo, and the location of the air conditioning.
Councilmember Lewin commented on the location of the ancillary trash enclosure, and requested Staff address the proposed Alejo median.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson requested the Applicant address the ancillary trash enclosure, the alley access, and the addition of two conditions.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the public parking and the creation of 100 parking spaces, the ancillary trash enclosure, the branding of the hotel and the lack of the announcement of a brand hotel.
Councilmember Mills addressed the comments from the property owner south of the project, and commented on the property setback.
Councilmember Foat requested the City Council consider adding a condition for a security camera in the setback.
Motion to approved 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23527, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NUMBER 2006109031 AS SUFFICIENT AND APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 324, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 324 AND VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 34190, PALM SPRINGS, LLC, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 150 ROOM HOTEL, ANCILLARY COMMERCIAL RETAIL AND FREE STANDING PARKING STRUCTURES ON THE APPROXIMATELY 4.1 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ALEJO ROAD AND NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 5.1091 PDD 324),"
amending the Conditions of Approval as follows: (i) removing Condition ENG 28, (ii) all exterior elevations, decking, landscaping, color board, etc., shall be required to be submitted and approved by the AAC and the Planning Commission prior to final approval of the PDD, (iii) require pedestrian access to Palm Canyon from the ground-level parking garage, (iv) restudy of the parking elevations on the street to allow some fenestration, (v) rework the corner of Alejo Road and Indian Canyon, (vi) require the ancillary trash location have no openings from the exterior, (vii) requiring a security camera in the non-vehicular alley, (viii) require the non-vehicular alley to have a locked gate, and (ix) require bike racks be incorporated throughout the development
; and 2) Direct the City Engineer review the required median on Alejo Road, including the stamped concrete. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson.
Vote to approved 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23527, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NUMBER 2006109031 AS SUFFICIENT AND APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 324, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 324 AND VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 34190, PALM SPRINGS, LLC, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 150 ROOM HOTEL, ANCILLARY COMMERCIAL RETAIL AND FREE STANDING PARKING STRUCTURES ON THE APPROXIMATELY 4.1 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ALEJO ROAD AND NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 5.1091 PDD 324),"
amending the Conditions of Approval as follows: (i) removing Condition ENG 28, (ii) all exterior elevations, decking, landscaping, color board, etc., shall be required to be submitted and approved by the AAC and the Planning Commission prior to final approval of the PDD, (iii) require pedestrian access to Palm Canyon from the ground-level parking garage, (iv) restudy of the parking elevations on the street to allow some fenestration, (v) rework the corner of Alejo Road and Indian Canyon, (vi) require the ancillary trash location have no openings from the exterior, (vii) requiring a security camera in the non-vehicular alley, (viii) require the non-vehicular alley to have a locked gate, and (ix) require bike racks be incorporated throughout the development
; and 2) Direct the City Engineer review the required median on Alejo Road, including the stamped concrete. (Approved)
Mayor Pougnet stated he has a business related conflict of interest with respect to Item 1.C., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber.
1.C. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING UNDER CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53083 TO APPROVE 11 SPECIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOCUS INCENTIVE AREAS PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENTS:
Item 1C Staff Report Part 1 Pages 1-45
Item 1C Staff Report Part 2 Pages 46-87
Item 1C Staff Report Part 3 Pages 88-127
Item 1C Staff Report Part 4 Pages 128-155
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated April 2, 2014.
Councilmember Foat requested staff address the number of projects recommended for approval, and requested Staff address the other types of businesses that submitted applications.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
JOHN SHAY, commented on the program request for Appetito Restaurant, and requested the City Council approve the Incentive Grant.
EZRA CALLAHAN, commented on the request by Arrive Hotel, and requested the City Council approve the Incentive Grant to Arrive Enterprises.
GERALD NOONAN, commented on the grant application from the Hacienda Cantina, and requested the City Council approve the Incentive Grant for the Hacienda Cantina.
JAIME KOWAL, commented on the request from Ernest Coffee, and requested the City Council approve the grant to Ernest Coffee.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Lewin thanked City Staff and commented on job creation.
Motion to approved 1) Approve an Economic Development Focus Incentive Areas Program Grant with Appetito PS, LLC located at 1700 South Palm Canyon Drive in the amount of $145,740. A6521. 2) Approve an Economic Development Focus Incentive Areas Program Grant with Miggy’s Cantina, LLC (Hacienda Cantina); located at 1555 South Palm Canyon Drive in the amount of $250,000. A6522. 3) Approve an Economic Development Focus Incentive Areas Program Grant with Arrive Enterprises, LLC as the management entity for a collection of businesses located at 1539, 1541, 1541½, 1551, and 1566 North Palm Canyon Drive (Bacchanal Italian Restaurant, Reservoir Restaurant, and Sandfish Whiskey and Sushi Bar) in the amount of $250,000. A6523. 4) Approve an Interior Remodel Grant Agreement with Geoff McIntosh, Bernie’s Lounge and Supper Club, at 292 East Palm Canyon Drive in the amount of $25,000. A6524. 5) Approve an Interior Remodel Grant Agreement with Neil Castren, The New York Company Restaurant, at 1260 South Palm Canyon Drive in the amount of $25,000. A6527. 7) Approve an Interior Remodel Grant Agreement with Costa Nichols, Go Deli Market, at 611 South Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 22, in the amount of $25,000. A6527. 8) Approve an Interior Remodel Grant Agreement with Mirsad Terzic, Miro’s Restaurant, at 1555 South Palm Canyon Drive in the amount of $25,000. A6528. 9) Approve an Interior Remodel Grant Agreement with Daniel Doiron, 78 Degrees at the D, at 2249 North Palm Canyon Drive in the amount of $25,000. A6529. 11) Approve an Interior Remodel Grant Agreement with Jaime Kowal, Ernest Coffee, at 140 West Via Lola, Suite 1101, in the amount of $25,000. A6531. 12) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approved 1) Approve an Economic Development Focus Incentive Areas Program Grant with Appetito PS, LLC located at
Mayor Pougnet returned to the dais.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
JONATHAN ROSENBLATT, requested an update on the business activities of Intervention 911 and the status of the use in the residential neighborhood.
NIKOHL VANDEL, Palm Springs, commented on the recent passing of a teacher at Saint Theresa School.
JOY BROWN MEREDITH, commented on Item 2.E. regarding plastic bag regulations, Item 2.F. regarding sitting or lying and the cannabis ordinance, and commented on the successful PSNIC picnic.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Foat requested the City Attorney address the status of Intervention 911 and announced the upcoming Faux Fur Ball at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter.
Councilmember Lewin commented on the success of the Film Incentive Program, and requested City Staff market to Coachella Fest and Stage Coach fans.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Pougnet noted his abstention on Item 2.F. Ordinance No. 1846.
Councilmember Mills noted his no vote on Item 2.F. Ordinance No. 1845.
Motion to approved Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., .2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., and 2.M. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Lewin.
Vote to approved Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., .2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., and 2.M.
2.A. REPORT ON THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
Item 2A Staff Report
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Item 2B Staff Report
2.D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1848 AMENDING CHAPTER 5.25 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING VACATION RENTAL REGULATIONS AND RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION PROCEDURES:
Item 2D Staff Report
2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1849 ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF SINGLE-USE CARRYOUT PLASTIC BAGS BY RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS:
Item 2E Staff Report
2.F. RE-ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NOS. 1845, 1846, AND 1847:
Item 2F Staff Report
2.G. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2014:
Item 2G Staff Report
2.J. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6174, CVAG REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT, FOR THE VISTA CHINO DRIVE BRIDGE PROJECT AT THE WHITEWATER RIVER (CITY PROJECT CP 10-10):
Item 2J Staff Report
2.K. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF STEPHANIE ARRACHE FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD:
Item 2K Staff Report
2.L. ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT CONDITIONS OF THE HISTORIC PLAZA THEATER:
Item 2L Staff Report
2.M. APPROVE A FIVE-YEAR LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH DELL COMPUTER COMPANY TO LEASE 100 DESKTOP COMPUTERS INCLUDING SOFTWARE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Item 2M Staff Report
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.C. TRANSMITTAL OF THE DRAFT 2014 PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN:
Item 2C Part 1 Staff Report and Draft Plan
Item 2C Part 2 Draft Plan
Item 2C Part 3 Draft Plan
Item 2C Part 4 Draft Plan
Item 2C Part 5 Draft Plan
Item 2C Part 6 Draft Plan
Item 2C Part 7 Draft Plan
Councilmember Foat commented on the Draft Master Plan.
Motion to approved 1) Receive and file the Draft 2014 Parks and Recreation Master Plan; and 2) Direct the City Manager to place discussion on the Draft Plan on a future City Council agenda along with the recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Commission. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson.
Vote to approved 1) Receive and file the Draft 2014 Parks and Recreation Master Plan; and 2) Direct the City Manager to
2.H. CVAG REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AT TAHQUITZ CREEK CHANNEL PROJECT (CP 12-02):
Item 2H Staff Report
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson requested Staff address the link with the CV link and the Tahquitz Creek Master Plan.
Motion to approved 1) Approve a reimbursement agreement with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments for the South Palm Canyon Bridge Replacement at Tahquitz Creek Channel (CP 12-02); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6532. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approved 1) Approve a reimbursement agreement with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments for the South
2.I. CVAG REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE EAST PALM CANYON BRIDGE REHABILITATION AT PALM CANYON WASH (CP 12-04):
Item 2I Staff Report
Motion to approved 1) Approve a reimbursement agreement with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments for the East Palm Canyon Bridge Rehabilitation at Palm Canyon Wash Project (CP12-04); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6531. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approved 1) Approve a reimbursement agreement with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments for the South
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPOINTMENT OF A CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE FOR THE HISTORIC PLAZA THEATER:
Item 5A No Staff Report
Motion to approved Appoint Councilmember Lewin and Councilmember Mills to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the Historic Plaza Theater. Moved by Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approved Appoint Councilmember Lewin and Councilmember Mills to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the Hist
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
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