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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
Roll Call: 5 members Present, 0 members Absent, 0 members Excused.
ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEMBERS:
PRESENTATIONS:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson stated the Applicant has withdrawn the request for Item 5.A., and is withdrawn from the Agenda.
Councilmember Foat requested Item 2.H. and Item 2.P. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Mills requested Item 2.J. and Item 2.M. 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.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE REQUIRING LAND USE PERMIT NOTIFICATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS AND CONCURRENT CASE PROCESSING (CASE 5.1312 ZTA):
Item 1A Staff Report
Margo Wheeler, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 5, 2013.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
JUDY DEERTRACK, Palm Springs, stated her support for the expansion of the public notice requirements and requested the City Council expand the notice to renters of property.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the requirement for some CUP's to go to the City Council, and the amount of time it may add to a project for City Council review.
Councilmember Foat commented on the previous process of notification to the public, and commented on the benefits by notifying the neighborhood organizations.
Councilmember Lewin requested staff address the number of land permits per year the City processes, the types of land use permits that would fall under the proposed ordinance, the process of a community objection to the permit, and requested staff address the timing of the process.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson stated his support of the neighborhood notification component of the ordinance.
Motion to approved 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1834, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PARAGRAPH 2 OF SUBSECTION D OF SECTION 94.02.01 OF, AMENDING PARAGRAPHS 1.b AND 10 OF SECTION 94.09.00 OF, THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC NOTICE TO NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS OF PENDING LAND USE PERMITS," amending the ordinance as follows: (i) Section 1 to read the application may be sent, at the discretion of the Director of Planning Services, and (ii) deleting Section 4 of the ordinance. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Lewin.
Vote to approved 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1834, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PARAGRAPH 2 OF SUBSECTION D OF SECTION 94.02.01 OF, AMENDING PARAGRAPHS 1.b AND 10 OF SECTION 94.09.00 OF, THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC NOTICE TO NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS OF PENDING LAND USE PERMITS," amending the ordinance as follows: (i) Section 1 to read the application may be sent, at the discretion of the Director of Planning Services, and (ii) deleting Section 4 of the ordinance. (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
JOHN WEIDENHAMER, commented on the Desert Arts Festival at Francis Stevens Park.
MARCIA MARTINEAU-LOW, commented on the Desert Arts Festival at Francis Stevens Park.
LISBET SJBERG, commented on the Desert Arts Festival at Francis Stevens Park.
TOM DELEEUW, commented on Item 2.H. and requested the City Council consider the amendment to the Historic Site Preservation Ordinance.
SIDNEY ROBERTS, commented on the lack of enforcement with vacation rentals in the City of Palm Springs.
SUSAN ADRIAN, commented on the lack of enforcement with vacation rentals in the City of Palm Springs.
ELLEN LOCKART, commented on the lack of enforcement with vacation rentals in the City of Palm Springs.
NON IDENTIFIED SPEAKER, commented on the lack of enforcement with vacation rentals in the City of Palm Springs.
VERNA NORRIS, commented on the lack of enforcement with vacation rentals in the City of Palm Springs.
JIM SEAVEY, Palm Springs, commented on the lack of enforcement with vacation rentals in the City of Palm Springs.
ELIZABETH EDWARDS HARRIS, commented on Item 2.H. and requested the City Council consider amendments to the Historic Preservation Ordinance.
TIM ELLIS, Palm Springs, commented on Item 2.N. and requested the City Council approve the agreement with PS Resorts.
STEVE ROSENBERG, stated that citations are being issued for vacation rental violations.
RICK PANTELE, commented on the Desert Arts Festival at Francis Stevens Park.
JENNY MCLEAN, commented on the upcoming Palm Springs Women's Club Holiday Walk of the Inns.
JENI BATE, commented on the Desert Arts Festival at Francis Stevens Park.
WARREN NOCON, Colony Palms Hotel, commented on Item 2.N. and requested the City Council approve the agreement.
CURTIS BECK, commented on the Desert Arts Festival at Francis Stevens Park.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Foat requested the City Manager address the enforcement of the vacation rental ordinance.
Mayor Pougnet requested the City Manager address the permit for the Desert Arts Center show.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to approved Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., .2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.I., 2.K., 2.L., 2.N., and 2.O. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approved Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., .2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.I., 2.K., 2.L., 2.N., and 2.O.
2.A. REPORT ON THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
Item 2A Staff Report
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Item 2B Staff Report
2.C. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2013:
Item 2C Staff Report
2.D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2013:
Item 2D Staff Report
2.E. PALM SPRINGS BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-13:
Item 2E Staff Report
2.F. TRANSFER OF PASSENGER FACILITY CHARGE REVENUE FOR EARLY BOND REDEMPTION:
Item 2F Staff Report
2.G. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6379 WITH PAVEMENT COATINGS COMPANY FOR THE 2012-13 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROJECT (CP 13-02):
Item 2G Staff Report
2.I. AWARD THE PARKING CITATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT TO DATA TICKET:
Item 2I Staff Report Part 1
Item 2I Staff Report Part 2
2.K. AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON FOR VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES FOR TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR A THREE-YEAR PERIOD:
Item 2K Staff Report
2.L. AWARD CONTRACT TO EMF FIRE SOLUTIONS FOR CLEAN AGENT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR AIRPORT (IFB 14-03):
Item 2L Staff Report
2.N. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO DESTINATION PALM SPRINGS AGREEMENT NO. A6187 WITH PS RESORTS, EXTENDING THE AGREEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE YEARS:
Item 2N Staff Report
2.O. AGREEMENT FOR PLACEMENT OF ARTWORK ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AT 370 WEST SAN RAFAEL DRIVE AND GRANT OF EASEMENT WITH DAVID BELL AND REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC ART FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,800:
Item 2O Staff Report
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.H. REQUEST FROM THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD TO AMEND THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE (SECTION 8.05) TO CHANGE THE AGE OF BUILDINGS ELIGIBLE FOR A SIX-MONTH STAY OF DEMOLITION FROM PRE-1945 TO PRE-1960:
Item 2H Staff Report
Councilmember Foat requested this Item be placed on an upcoming agenda of the City Council.
Councilmember Mills requested City Staff address the six month stay and to clarify the year as requested by the HSPB, and only include the sites identified on the survey.
Councilmember Lewin requested staff address if stay would be triggered on a remodel.
No action taken.
2.J. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4158 WITH ANTON AIRFOOD INC. FOR EXPANDED CONCESSIONS AT AIRPORT:
Item 2J Staff Report
Councilmember Mills requested, as the City Council liaison to the Airport, to review the remodel to ensure it is consistent with the design of the Airport.
Councilmember Lewin requested staff if a public RFP was conducted for the leased space.
Motion to approved 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A4158 with Palm Springs Anton Airfood, Inc. (d.b.a. HMS Host); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A4158. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson.
Vote to approved 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A4158 with Palm Springs Anton Airfood, Inc. (d.b.a. HMS Host); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A4158. (Approved)
2.M. LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH MOBILEMONEY, INC. FOR AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE (ATM) SERVICES:
Item 2M Staff Report
Councilmember Mills requested Staff address the proposed locations.
Motion to approved 1) Approve a license agreement with MobileMoney, Inc. to provide Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Services at the Palm Springs International Airport effective January 4, 2014, through January 3, 2017, with two one-year extensions; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6456. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Lewin.
Vote to approved 1) Approve a license agreement with MobileMoney, Inc. to provide Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Services at the Palm Springs International Airport effective January 4, 2014, through January 3, 2017, with two one-year extensions; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6456. (Approved)
2.P. AGREEMENT FOR LOAN AND PLACEMENT OF ARTWORK AT 1103 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE FROM THE ARCHANGEL GALLERY:
Item 2P Staff Report
Councilmember Foat commented on building and complimented the owner of the property.
Motion to approved 1) Approve an agreement for the loan and placement of artwork at 1103 North Palm Canyon Drive from the Archangel Gallery; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6460. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Lewin.
Vote to approved 1) Approve an agreement for the loan and placement of artwork at 1103 North Palm Canyon Drive from the
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY MEDIAN LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS, SUNRISE WAY TO EL CIELO ROAD:
Item 4A Staff Report
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 5, 2013.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff clarify the City Hall parking lot is not included, and stated he has received comments that the President Kennedy bust is facing the incorrect way.
Councilmember Mills stated his support for RGA, requested the intersection of Tahquitz Canyon and El Cielo is included in the project, and stated the street needs improvement along with the median.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson stated his support for the rebuilding of the median.
Motion to approved 1) Reaffirm the 2012 City Council approval of conceptual landscape plans for the Tahquitz Canyon Way Median from Sunrise Way to Civic Drive; 2) Direct staff to proceed with the conceptual plans for the Civic Median zone for the Tahquitz Canyon Way Median from Civic Drive to El Cielo Road; 3) Approve Measure J multiyear funding for the total project in the amount of $2.06 million over two Fiscal Years (2013-14 and 2014-15); and 4) Direct staff to solicit a proposal for the final construction design plans and specifications for the Tahquitz Canyon Way Median Landscape Improvement Project from Sunrise Way to El Cielo Road. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson.
Vote to approved 1) Reaffirm the 2012 City Council approval of conceptual landscape plans for the Tahquitz Canyon Way Median from Sunrise Way to Civic Drive; 2) Direct staff to proceed with the conceptual plans for the Civic Median zone for the Tahquitz Canyon Way Median from Civic Drive to El Cielo Road; 3) Approve Measure J multiyear funding for the total project in the amount of $2.06 million over two Fiscal Years (2013-14 and 2014-15); and 4) Direct staff to solicit a proposal for the final construction design plans and specifications for the Tahquitz Canyon Way Median Landscape Improvement Project from Sunrise Way to El Cielo Road. (Approved)
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE FOR D RESORT CORPORATION IN ORDER TO SELL BEER AND WINE (TYPE 42 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2249 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE:
Item 5A Staff Report
Application withdrawn by the Applicant.
5.B. INDIAN CANYON DRIVE TWO-WAY TRAFFIC CONVERSION STUDY:
Item 5B Staff Report
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 5, 2013.
Councilmember Foat commented on the lack of attention to bike lanes, the lack of review of the Downtown Redevelopment Project, stated she wanted to look forward to future development and retail, the lack of planning with Andreas improvements, and how the conversion would affect retail on Indian.
Councilmember Lewin stated the document was great for the City Engineer but served no purpose for the policy makers, commented the report lacked any bike lane options.
Councilmember Mills commented on the goals during the preparation of the traffic study, stated his support for Alternative No. 4, but stated the City Council would still be required to determine traffic calming methods after the selecting the traffic pattern.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson stated the study provides some information but does not solve the question to address retail on Indian Canyon Drive, requested the report be circulated to MainStreet and the Chamber of Commerce for study and comment, and recommended the City Council continue to look at fostering retail on Indian Canyon Drive.
Councilmember Foat commented on the Uptown and speed of traffic in Uptown and the retail that developed, and requested the City Council take no action on the report until further study is completed on the potential of Indian Canyon Drive.
Councilmember Lewin commented on the different in environment on Indian Canyon Drive in the Downtown area in comparison to the Uptown area.
Mayor Pougnet stated the City Council has not reach consensus on the traffic patterns on Indian Canyon Drive, stated the plan lacked bike lane options, requested the City Council appoint an ad hoc subcommittee and for the City to start discussing options with Downtown and Uptown merchants to determine the long term plan for Indian Canyon Drive.
ACTION:
Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson and Councilmember Foat to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee on Indian Canyon Drive improvements.
By unanimous consent of the City Council.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Mills requested staff review the potential to eliminate some of red lights on the top of wind mills and stated the industry is willing to work with the City.
Councilmember Foat requested an update on the Uptown crosswalk installation, and commented on the social service funding needs during the holiday season.
Councilmember Lewin commented on the Palm Springs Feral Cat program, and noted the Palm Springs @ Your Service mobile app.
Mayor Pougnet requested the removal of a palm tree on the median near Rocky's Pawn Shop.
ADJOURNMENT:
Dec 04, 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.
ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEMBERS:
PRESENTATIONS:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson stated the Applicant has withdrawn the request for Item 5.A., and is withdrawn from the Agenda.
Councilmember Foat requested Item 2.H. and Item 2.P. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Mills requested Item 2.J. and Item 2.M. 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.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE REQUIRING LAND USE PERMIT NOTIFICATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS AND CONCURRENT CASE PROCESSING (CASE 5.1312 ZTA):
Item 1A Staff Report
Margo Wheeler, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 5, 2013.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
JUDY DEERTRACK, Palm Springs, stated her support for the expansion of the public notice requirements and requested the City Council expand the notice to renters of property.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the requirement for some CUP's to go to the City Council, and the amount of time it may add to a project for City Council review.
Councilmember Foat commented on the previous process of notification to the public, and commented on the benefits by notifying the neighborhood organizations.
Councilmember Lewin requested staff address the number of land permits per year the City processes, the types of land use permits that would fall under the proposed ordinance, the process of a community objection to the permit, and requested staff address the timing of the process.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson stated his support of the neighborhood notification component of the ordinance.
Motion to approved 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1834, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PARAGRAPH 2 OF SUBSECTION D OF SECTION 94.02.01 OF, AMENDING PARAGRAPHS 1.b AND 10 OF SECTION 94.09.00 OF, THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC NOTICE TO NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS OF PENDING LAND USE PERMITS," amending the ordinance as follows: (i) Section 1 to read the application may be sent, at the discretion of the Director of Planning Services, and (ii) deleting Section 4 of the ordinance. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Lewin.
Vote to approved 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1834, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PARAGRAPH 2 OF SUBSECTION D OF SECTION 94.02.01 OF, AMENDING PARAGRAPHS 1.b AND 10 OF SECTION 94.09.00 OF, THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC NOTICE TO NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS OF PENDING LAND USE PERMITS," amending the ordinance as follows: (i) Section 1 to read the application may be sent, at the discretion of the Director of Planning Services, and (ii) deleting Section 4 of the ordinance. (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
JOHN WEIDENHAMER, commented on the Desert Arts Festival at Francis Stevens Park.
MARCIA MARTINEAU-LOW, commented on the Desert Arts Festival at Francis Stevens Park.
LISBET SJBERG, commented on the Desert Arts Festival at Francis Stevens Park.
TOM DELEEUW, commented on Item 2.H. and requested the City Council consider the amendment to the Historic Site Preservation Ordinance.
SIDNEY ROBERTS, commented on the lack of enforcement with vacation rentals in the City of Palm Springs.
SUSAN ADRIAN, commented on the lack of enforcement with vacation rentals in the City of Palm Springs.
ELLEN LOCKART, commented on the lack of enforcement with vacation rentals in the City of Palm Springs.
NON IDENTIFIED SPEAKER, commented on the lack of enforcement with vacation rentals in the City of Palm Springs.
VERNA NORRIS, commented on the lack of enforcement with vacation rentals in the City of Palm Springs.
JIM SEAVEY, Palm Springs, commented on the lack of enforcement with vacation rentals in the City of Palm Springs.
ELIZABETH EDWARDS HARRIS, commented on Item 2.H. and requested the City Council consider amendments to the Historic Preservation Ordinance.
TIM ELLIS, Palm Springs, commented on Item 2.N. and requested the City Council approve the agreement with PS Resorts.
STEVE ROSENBERG, stated that citations are being issued for vacation rental violations.
RICK PANTELE, commented on the Desert Arts Festival at Francis Stevens Park.
JENNY MCLEAN, commented on the upcoming Palm Springs Women's Club Holiday Walk of the Inns.
JENI BATE, commented on the Desert Arts Festival at Francis Stevens Park.
WARREN NOCON, Colony Palms Hotel, commented on Item 2.N. and requested the City Council approve the agreement.
CURTIS BECK, commented on the Desert Arts Festival at Francis Stevens Park.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Foat requested the City Manager address the enforcement of the vacation rental ordinance.
Mayor Pougnet requested the City Manager address the permit for the Desert Arts Center show.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to approved Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., .2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.I., 2.K., 2.L., 2.N., and 2.O. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approved Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., .2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.I., 2.K., 2.L., 2.N., and 2.O.
2.A. REPORT ON THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
Item 2A Staff Report
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Item 2B Staff Report
2.C. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2013:
Item 2C Staff Report
2.D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2013:
Item 2D Staff Report
2.E. PALM SPRINGS BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-13:
Item 2E Staff Report
2.F. TRANSFER OF PASSENGER FACILITY CHARGE REVENUE FOR EARLY BOND REDEMPTION:
Item 2F Staff Report
2.G. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6379 WITH PAVEMENT COATINGS COMPANY FOR THE 2012-13 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROJECT (CP 13-02):
Item 2G Staff Report
2.I. AWARD THE PARKING CITATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT TO DATA TICKET:
Item 2I Staff Report Part 1
Item 2I Staff Report Part 2
2.K. AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON FOR VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES FOR TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR A THREE-YEAR PERIOD:
Item 2K Staff Report
2.L. AWARD CONTRACT TO EMF FIRE SOLUTIONS FOR CLEAN AGENT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR AIRPORT (IFB 14-03):
Item 2L Staff Report
2.N. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO DESTINATION PALM SPRINGS AGREEMENT NO. A6187 WITH PS RESORTS, EXTENDING THE AGREEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE YEARS:
Item 2N Staff Report
2.O. AGREEMENT FOR PLACEMENT OF ARTWORK ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AT 370 WEST SAN RAFAEL DRIVE AND GRANT OF EASEMENT WITH DAVID BELL AND REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC ART FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,800:
Item 2O Staff Report
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.H. REQUEST FROM THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD TO AMEND THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE (SECTION 8.05) TO CHANGE THE AGE OF BUILDINGS ELIGIBLE FOR A SIX-MONTH STAY OF DEMOLITION FROM PRE-1945 TO PRE-1960:
Item 2H Staff Report
Councilmember Foat requested this Item be placed on an upcoming agenda of the City Council.
Councilmember Mills requested City Staff address the six month stay and to clarify the year as requested by the HSPB, and only include the sites identified on the survey.
Councilmember Lewin requested staff address if stay would be triggered on a remodel.
No action taken.
2.J. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4158 WITH ANTON AIRFOOD INC. FOR EXPANDED CONCESSIONS AT AIRPORT:
Item 2J Staff Report
Councilmember Mills requested, as the City Council liaison to the Airport, to review the remodel to ensure it is consistent with the design of the Airport.
Councilmember Lewin requested staff if a public RFP was conducted for the leased space.
Motion to approved 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A4158 with Palm Springs Anton Airfood, Inc. (d.b.a. HMS Host); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A4158. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson.
Vote to approved 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A4158 with Palm Springs Anton Airfood, Inc. (d.b.a. HMS Host); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A4158. (Approved)
2.M. LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH MOBILEMONEY, INC. FOR AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE (ATM) SERVICES:
Item 2M Staff Report
Councilmember Mills requested Staff address the proposed locations.
Motion to approved 1) Approve a license agreement with MobileMoney, Inc. to provide Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Services at the Palm Springs International Airport effective January 4, 2014, through January 3, 2017, with two one-year extensions; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6456. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Lewin.
Vote to approved 1) Approve a license agreement with MobileMoney, Inc. to provide Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Services at the Palm Springs International Airport effective January 4, 2014, through January 3, 2017, with two one-year extensions; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6456. (Approved)
2.P. AGREEMENT FOR LOAN AND PLACEMENT OF ARTWORK AT 1103 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE FROM THE ARCHANGEL GALLERY:
Item 2P Staff Report
Councilmember Foat commented on building and complimented the owner of the property.
Motion to approved 1) Approve an agreement for the loan and placement of artwork at 1103 North Palm Canyon Drive from the Archangel Gallery; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6460. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Lewin.
Vote to approved 1) Approve an agreement for the loan and placement of artwork at 1103 North Palm Canyon Drive from the
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY MEDIAN LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS, SUNRISE WAY TO EL CIELO ROAD:
Item 4A Staff Report
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 5, 2013.
Mayor Pougnet requested staff clarify the City Hall parking lot is not included, and stated he has received comments that the President Kennedy bust is facing the incorrect way.
Councilmember Mills stated his support for RGA, requested the intersection of Tahquitz Canyon and El Cielo is included in the project, and stated the street needs improvement along with the median.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson stated his support for the rebuilding of the median.
Motion to approved 1) Reaffirm the 2012 City Council approval of conceptual landscape plans for the Tahquitz Canyon Way Median from Sunrise Way to Civic Drive; 2) Direct staff to proceed with the conceptual plans for the Civic Median zone for the Tahquitz Canyon Way Median from Civic Drive to El Cielo Road; 3) Approve Measure J multiyear funding for the total project in the amount of $2.06 million over two Fiscal Years (2013-14 and 2014-15); and 4) Direct staff to solicit a proposal for the final construction design plans and specifications for the Tahquitz Canyon Way Median Landscape Improvement Project from Sunrise Way to El Cielo Road. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson.
Vote to approved 1) Reaffirm the 2012 City Council approval of conceptual landscape plans for the Tahquitz Canyon Way Median from Sunrise Way to Civic Drive; 2) Direct staff to proceed with the conceptual plans for the Civic Median zone for the Tahquitz Canyon Way Median from Civic Drive to El Cielo Road; 3) Approve Measure J multiyear funding for the total project in the amount of $2.06 million over two Fiscal Years (2013-14 and 2014-15); and 4) Direct staff to solicit a proposal for the final construction design plans and specifications for the Tahquitz Canyon Way Median Landscape Improvement Project from Sunrise Way to El Cielo Road. (Approved)
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE FOR D RESORT CORPORATION IN ORDER TO SELL BEER AND WINE (TYPE 42 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2249 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE:
Item 5A Staff Report
Application withdrawn by the Applicant.
5.B. INDIAN CANYON DRIVE TWO-WAY TRAFFIC CONVERSION STUDY:
Item 5B Staff Report
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 5, 2013.
Councilmember Foat commented on the lack of attention to bike lanes, the lack of review of the Downtown Redevelopment Project, stated she wanted to look forward to future development and retail, the lack of planning with Andreas improvements, and how the conversion would affect retail on Indian.
Councilmember Lewin stated the document was great for the City Engineer but served no purpose for the policy makers, commented the report lacked any bike lane options.
Councilmember Mills commented on the goals during the preparation of the traffic study, stated his support for Alternative No. 4, but stated the City Council would still be required to determine traffic calming methods after the selecting the traffic pattern.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson stated the study provides some information but does not solve the question to address retail on Indian Canyon Drive, requested the report be circulated to MainStreet and the Chamber of Commerce for study and comment, and recommended the City Council continue to look at fostering retail on Indian Canyon Drive.
Councilmember Foat commented on the Uptown and speed of traffic in Uptown and the retail that developed, and requested the City Council take no action on the report until further study is completed on the potential of Indian Canyon Drive.
Councilmember Lewin commented on the different in environment on Indian Canyon Drive in the Downtown area in comparison to the Uptown area.
Mayor Pougnet stated the City Council has not reach consensus on the traffic patterns on Indian Canyon Drive, stated the plan lacked bike lane options, requested the City Council appoint an ad hoc subcommittee and for the City to start discussing options with Downtown and Uptown merchants to determine the long term plan for Indian Canyon Drive.
ACTION:
Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson and Councilmember Foat to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee on Indian Canyon Drive improvements.
By unanimous consent of the City Council.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Mills requested staff review the potential to eliminate some of red lights on the top of wind mills and stated the industry is willing to work with the City.
Councilmember Foat requested an update on the Uptown crosswalk installation, and commented on the social service funding needs during the holiday season.
Councilmember Lewin commented on the Palm Springs Feral Cat program, and noted the Palm Springs @ Your Service mobile app.
Mayor Pougnet requested the removal of a palm tree on the median near Rocky's Pawn Shop.
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