Video index
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
PRESENTATIONS:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Mayor Pougnet abstained on Item 2.B. the approval of the July 15, 2015 Minutes.
Councilmember Mills noted a business related abstention on Item 2.C. Warrant Nos. 1079451, 1079593, 1079710 and requested items 2.Q., 2.S., 2.V. and 2.W. be removed from the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin requested items 2.W. and 2.X. be removed from the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Foat noted a business related abstention on Item 2.C. Warrant Nos. 1079817 and 1080070, and requested items 2.V. and 2.Y. be removed from the Consent Calendar.
Motion to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. DEBBIE GORDON APPEALING THE JUNE 24, 2015, DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO GRANT A VARIANCE APPLICATION AND APPROVE MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL REQUEST BY GANDO PROPERTIES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN APPROXIMATE 96,445 SQ. FT. OFFICE SPACE, WAREHOUSE, AND SELF STORAGE FACILITY ON AN APPROXIMATELY 4.5-ACRE PARCEL AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL AND TACHEVAH DRIVE:
Item 1A Staff Report
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated September 2, 2015, and recommended the City Council open the public hearing and take testimony, but continue the public hearing to September 16, 2015 to perfect noticing.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
DAVID GANDOLFO, Applicant, commented on the letter of appeal and stated there is a need in the City for additional public storage.
Motion to approve 1) Continue the Public Hearing to September 16, 2015; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing and Notice the Appellant. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve 1) Continue the Public Hearing to September 16, 2015; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing and Notice the Appellant. (Approved)
1.B. PALM SPRINGS MODERN COMMITTEE APPEALING THE JUNE 10, 2015, DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO EXPAND AND MODIFY FLOOR SPACE AT AN EXISTING GAS STATION LOCATED AT 2796 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 5.0712 CUP):
Item 1B Staff Report
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated September 2, 2015.
Councilmember Foat questioned if the Planning Commission received the recommendations from the Historic Site Preservation Board.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
CHRIS MENRAD, Appellant, commented on the removal of a portion of the building, and stated the Planning Commission did not receive all the recommendations of the HSPB.
GERGIS YOUSEF, Applicant, commented on the condition and stated the proposed work is being done to the interior of the building with minimal exterior work.
GARY JOHNS, stated he attended both the HSPB and the Planning Commission meeting, the information from the HSPB was not received by the Planning Commission, and requested the project go to the AAC as well.
STEVEN PRICE, commented on the history of the property and the architect, and requested the City Council uphold the appeal.
ROBERT IMBER, commented on the significance of the Cody designed gas station, and stated the Planning Commission did not receive the information from the HSPB.
STAN POLLAKUSKY, designed the project and commented on the removal of an interior wall, stated the modifications are very minor, and requested the City Council approve the project.
JIM CARVELL, requested the City Council allow the project to provide an opportunity for the business to continue.
Applicant Rebuttal commented on the business model and the need to allow for a convenience store to make the business viable.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Mills requested City Staff clarify if the plans included an addition and the removal of the interior wall, stated the structure is historic, recommended the City Council review the previous conditions for the CUP that have not been implemented regarding screening, permit for satellite dish, and the screening of the mechanical equipment, recommend the City enforce the conditions of the CUP, stated he is not supportive of the addition, but he supports the interior modifications, and stated he would be supportive of returning the Item to the Planning Commission, recommended the Planning Commission also review the signage.
Councilmember Hutcheson commented on the amount of ancillary business needed to operate, stated the City should find a balance to preserve the building while providing an opportunity for the owner to operate a viable business, and stated support for the removal of the interior wall.
Councilmember Foat commented on the historic nature, expressed her concern with the information to the Planning Commission and stated her support for returning to the Planning Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin requested staff clarify if the modifications were part of the Cody design, and expressed concerns for the business owner to have a viable business.
Motion to approve 1) Uphold the Appeal; and 2) Return the item to the Planning Commission for expedited review. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approve 1) Uphold the Appeal; and 2) Return the item to the Planning Commission for expedited review. (Approved)
1.C. CROWN CASTLE (T-MOBILE WIRELESS) FOR AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ELIMINATING IMPOSED TIME LIMITS, APPROVING THE ADDITION OF THREE NEW PANEL ANTENNAS, AND APPROVING A CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR AN EXISTING CELL TOWER MONOPOLE LOCATED AT 490 EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD, ZONE C-M (CASE 5.0719 CUP):
Item 1C Staff Report
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated September 2, 2015.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
MARISA KEBECK, stated the City needs a tower at the North end.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin requested Staff address the previous five-year requirement.
Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23864, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ELIMINATING IMPOSED TIME LIMITS, APPROVING THE ADDITION OF THREE NEW PANEL ANTENNAS, AND APPROVING A CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR AN EXISTING CELL TOWER MONOPOLE AT 490 EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD, ZONE C-M (CASE NO. 5.0719 CUP).” Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23864, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ELIMINATING IMPOSED TIME LIMITS, APPROVING THE ADDITION OF THREE NEW PANEL ANTENNAS, AND APPROVING A CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR AN EXISTING CELL TOWER MONOPOLE AT 490 EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD, ZONE C-M (CASE NO. 5.0719 CUP).” (Approved)
The City Council heard Items 1.D. and 1.E. concurrently as one public hearing.
1.D. CALLING AND CONDUCTING THE SPECIAL ELECTION, AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN ANNEXATION NOS. 9 THROUGH NO. 12 TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES):
Item 1D Staff Report
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated September 2, 2015.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to approve 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23865, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 9, VIBRANTE, TRACT MAP NO. 32736, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS;” 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23866, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 10, CAMERON, TRACT MAP NO. 33575, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS;” 3) Adopt Resolution No. 23867, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 11, PALM RIDGE, TRACT MAP NO. 36738, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS;” 4) Adopt Resolution No. 23868, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 12, VIA OLIVERA, TRACT MAP NO. 36737, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS." Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approve 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23865, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 9, VIBRANTE, TRACT MAP NO. 32736, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS;” 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23866, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 10, CAMERON, TRACT MAP NO. 33575, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS;” 3) Adopt Resolution No. 23867, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 11, PALM RIDGE, TRACT MAP NO. 36738, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS;” 4) Adopt Resolution No. 23868, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 12, VIA OLIVERA, TRACT MAP NO. 36737, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS." (Approved)
City Clerk Thompson stated an special landowner election was conducted, and the results were as follows:
Annexation No. 9 Total Eligible Votes 8 Total YES Votes 8 Total NO Votes 0
Annexation No. 10 Total Eligible Votes 12 Total YES Votes 12 Total NO Votes 0
Annexation No. 11 Total Eligible Votes 20 Total YES Votes 20 Total NO Votes 0
Annexation No. 12 Total Eligible Votes 1 Total YES Votes 1 Total NO Votes 0
Motion to approve 5) Adopt Resolution No. 23869, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 9, VIBRANTE, TRACT MAP NO. 32736, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” 6) Adopt Resolution No. 23870, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 10, CAMERON, TRACT MAP NO. 33575, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” 7) Adopt Resolution No. 23871, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 11, PALM RIDGE, TRACT MAP NO. 36738, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” 8) Adopt Resolution No. 23872, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 12, VIA OLIVERA, TRACT MAP NO. 36737, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES); 9) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only, Ordinance No. 1880, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 9, VIBRANTE, TRACT MAP NO. 32736, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” 10) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only, Ordinance No. 1881, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 10, CAMERON, TRACT MAP NO. 33575, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” 11) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only, Ordinance No. 1882, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 11, PALM RIDGE, TRACT MAP NO. 36738, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” and 12) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only, Ordinance No. 1883, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 12, VIA OLIVERA, TRACT MAP NO. 36737, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).” Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve 5) Adopt Resolution No. 23869, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 9, VIBRANTE, TRACT MAP NO. 32736, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” 6) Adopt Resolution No. 23870, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 10, CAMERON, TRACT MAP NO. 33575, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” 7) Adopt Resolution No. 23871, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 11, PALM RIDGE, TRACT MAP NO. 36738, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” 8) Adopt Resolution No. 23872, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 12, VIA OLIVERA, TRACT MAP NO. 36737, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES); 9) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only, Ordinance No. 1880, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 9, VIBRANTE, TRACT MAP NO. 32736, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” 10) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only, Ordinance No. 1881, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 10, CAMERON, TRACT MAP NO. 33575, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” 11) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only, Ordinance No. 1882, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 11, PALM RIDGE, TRACT MAP NO. 36738, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” and 12) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only, Ordinance No. 1883, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 12, VIA OLIVERA, TRACT MAP NO. 36737, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).” (Approved)
1.E. CALLING AND CONDUCTING THE SPECIAL ELECTION, AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN ANNEXATIONS NO. 1 AND NO. 2 TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES)
Item 1E Staff Report
City Clerk Thompson stated a special landowner election was conducted, and the results were as follows:
Annexation No. 2 Total Eligible Votes 3. Total YES Votes 3. Total NO Votes 0.
Motion to adopted Take no action on Annexation No. 1; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23873, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 2, 18 @ TWIN PALMS, TRACT MAP NO. 36651, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS.” Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to adopted Take no action on Annexation No. 1; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23873, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 2, 18 @ TWIN PALMS, TRACT MAP NO. 36651, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS.” (Approved)
Motion to adopted 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23874, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 2, 18 @ TWIN PALMS, TRACT MAP NO. 36651, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” and 2) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only, Ordinance No. 1884, “AN ORDINANCE OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 2, 18 @ TWIN PALMS, TRACT MAP NO. 36651, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).” Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to adopted 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23874, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 2, 18 @ TWIN PALMS, TRACT MAP NO. 36651, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” and 2) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only, Ordinance No. 1884, “AN ORDINANCE OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 2, 18 @ TWIN PALMS, TRACT MAP NO. 36651, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).” (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
LISA MIDDLETON, commented on the recent events at Palm Springs City Hall and thanked City staff.
MICHAEL HARRINGTON, commented on recent events at City Hall and recommended a high standard of conduct for City Officials and Staff.
RONALD S. LEVEY, M.D., requested the City Council repeal the current tobacco ordinance to increase the age to 21 to purchase tobacco products.
ROBERT MOON, commented on Item 5.B., noted the changes to the project including the addition of a third hotel, requested a model of the project, requested a town hall, and a comprehensive financial accounting of City funds.
WESLEY ROSS, commented on the newly formed committee to address homelessness in the City of Palm Springs.
BOB WEINSTEIN, stated he is running for Mayor and stated his concern regarding the image of the City based on the recent events and allegations.
DAN ROBBINS, commented on allowing an additional permit for medical cannabis in the City.
JOHN STROBEL, stated his concerns have been previously addressed.
NIKOHL VANDEL, Palm Springs, commented on the condition of the water.
DELMAR AITKEN, M.D., commented on the benefits of medical cannabis.
CHEREE AITKEN, Palm Springs, commented on medical cannabis.
JAMES KAO, commented on medical cannabis and requested he be considered for a medical cannabis permit.
PAT NIXON, commented on medical cannabis and requested he be considered for a medical cannabis permit.
DARYL TERRELL, Moreno Valley, commented on recent activities at City Hall.
KATE CASTLE, commented on recent activities at City Hall.
MARK MARSHALL, Palm Springs, commented on recent activities at City Hall.
JIM KING, commented on Item 2.CC. regarding the proposed name change of Crossley Road and Golf Club Drive to Lawrence Crossley Road.
NOE PENA, commented on medical cannabis.
DAVID BARON, commented on successes of the current City Council and the recent activities at City Hall.
GINO DELIO, commented on medical cannabis.
SUZANNE SEVERIN, commented on Item 2.CC. regarding the proposed name change of Crossley Road and Golf Club Drive to Lawrence Crossley Road.
JOY BROWN MEREDITH, commented on the current success of the City, the recent events at City Hall, commented on Item 5.B. and the potential addition of a third hotel.
KRISTIN BLOOMER, commented on the current success of the City and the recent events at City Hall.
MICHAEL GAMEZ, commented on medical cannabis.
SHIRI HARRIS, commented on medical cannabis.
STEVE ROSENBERG, commented on the recent activities at City Hall.
DAVID DEADER, commented on medical cannabis.
LIANI JOHNSON, commented on medical cannabis.
AFTAB DADA, commented on the recent increase in Transient Occupancy Taxes and the recent activities at City Hall.
TONI RINGLEIN, commented on a new ruling by HUD regarding zoning ordinances.
IAN ARMSTRONG, commented on medical cannabis.
TRAE DANIEL, Palm Springs, commented on Item 2.CC. regarding the proposed name change of Crossley Road and Golf Club Drive to Lawrence Crossley Road.
JESSE DANNER, commented on the location of construction equipment at the Downtown Revitalization Project, the street reconstruction and undergrounding utility poles.
JUDITH EAGAN, commented on medical cannabis.
RON MATLIN, Palm Springs, commented on the BUZZ operating in a residential neighborhood.
BILL COOK, commented on Item 2.CC. regarding the proposed name change of Crossley Road and Golf Club Drive to Lawrence Crossley Road.
GEORGE ZANDER, Palm Springs, commented on the implementation of the Homelessness Task Force.
STEVE NICHOLS, commented on Item 2.Y. and access to trails and the Chino Canyon Preserve.
PETE DANGERMOND, Sacramento, commented on Item 2.Y. and access to trails and the Chino Canyon Preserve.
TOM ADAMO, Palm Springs, commented on the success of the City Council and homeless youths in the City of Palm Springs.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin thanked the citizens of the City of Palm Springs for taking the time to speak at the City Council meeting.
Councilmember Foat commented on recent events in City Hall and the positive reaction by the residents of the City of Palm Springs, and requested City Staff draft an ordinance prohibiting the sale of animals.
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.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., 2.N., 2.O., 2.P., 2.R., 2.T., 2.U., 2.Z., 2.AA., 2.BB., 2.CC., 2.DD. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., .2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., 2.N., 2.O., 2.P., 2.R., 2.T., 2.U., 2.Z., 2.AA., 2.BB., 2.CC., 2.DD. (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. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2015:
Item 2D Staff Report
2.E. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PURSUANT TO AB 1717 TO ENSURE COLLECTION OF THE CITY’S UTILITY USERS TAX AND 911 EMERGENCY ACCESS LINE TAX ON PREPAID WIRELESS SERVICE:
Item 2E Staff Report
2.F. AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE A FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER AT THE PALM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS:
Item 2F Staff Report
2.G. ACCEPTANCE OF $151,422 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) FOR A SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM TO BE USED TO ENFORCE, EDUCATE, AND BRING AWARENESS TO THE PUBLIC:
Item 2G Staff Report
2.H. APPROVE RENEWAL OF LETTER OF CREDIT FOR THE 2002 CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION ISSUED TO FINANCE THE DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE:
Item 2H Staff Report
2.I. AGREEMENT WITH HCI ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING FOR THE COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION, AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIALS:
Item 2I Staff Report
2.J. TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF JULY 31, 2015:
Item 2J Staff Report
2.K. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF MICHAEL BIRNBERG FROM THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION:
Item 2K Staff Report
2.L. ACCEPT THE DECISION OF SHARON LOCK NOT TO SEEK REAPPOINTMENT AS THE CITY’S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT:
Item 2L Staff Report
2.M. ACCEPTANCE OF THE PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT’S DESIGNATION OF A NON-VOTING MEMBER OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION WITH NO TERM ENDING:
Item 2M Staff Report
2.N. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP 36738 AND A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PALM RIDGE HOUSING, LLC LOCATED AT 665 WEST RAMON ROAD:
Item 2N Staff Report
2.O. AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $127,900 WITH MSA CONSULTING TO PROCEED WITH THE ENGINEERING DESIGN PHASE OF THE SAN RAFAEL DRIVE WIDENING PROJECT (CP 15-17):
Item 2O Staff Report
2.P. PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO APPLY FOR CALRECYCLE GRANTS FOR A FIVE YEAR PERIOD:
Item 2P Staff Report
2.R. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF CLAIRE ZIMMER FROM THE VILLAGEFEST BOARD:
Item 2R Staff Report
2.T. ACCEPTANCE OF THE TRICKLING ARM REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (CP 14-12):
Item 2T Staff Report
2.U. AUTHORIZE APPROVAL OF A NON-BINDING LETTER OF INTEREST WITH VEOLIA NORTH AMERICA FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A BIOGAS-TO-ENERGY PROJECT AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT:
Item 2U Staff Report
2.Z. AS THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY, APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT REGARDING EXPENDITURE OF EXCESS BOND PROCEEDS BETWEEN THE PALM SPRINGS SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS:
Item 2Z Staff Report
2.AA. AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY, APPROVAL AND TRANSMITTAL OF RECOGNIZED OBLIGATIONS PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS 15-16B) FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2016, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016, PURSUANT TO SECTION 34169(G)(1) OF CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE:
Item 2AA Staff Report
2.BB. PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION GRANT FUNDING FOR THE TAHQUITZ CREEK MASTER PLAN:
Item 2BB Staff Report
2.CC. REPORT ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF A STREET NAME CHANGE APPLICATION FROM CROSSLEY ROAD AND GOLF CLUB DRIVE TO LAWRENCE CROSSLEY ROAD BETWEEN EAST RAMON ROAD AND EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 5.1376 SNC):
Item 2CC Staff Report
2.DD. APPROVE AN INTERIOR REMODEL GRANT AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAM J. SANDERSON FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 650 E. SUNNY DUNES IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000:
Item 2DD Staff Report
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.Q. APPROVAL OF FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENTS WITH ELENA BULATOVA FINE ART, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,232 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 232 N. PALM CANYON DRIVE, AND WITH DANIEL VILLANUEVA, JR. IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 145 N. GENE AUTRY TRAIL:
Item 2Q Staff Report
Councilmember Mills requested a verification or a condition of approval that the sign and its lighting have been approved and brought up to current standards.
Motion to approve 1) Approve a Facade Grant Agreement with Elena Bulatova Fine Art, LLC for the property located at 232 North Palm Canyon in the amount of $4,232
conditioning the grant to ensure the sign and lighting meet the current code requirements
; 2) Approve a Facade Grant Agreement with Daniel Villanueva, Jr. for the property located at 145 N. Gene Autry Trail in the amount of $5,000; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6744. A6745. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approve 1) Approve a Facade Grant Agreement with Elena Bulatova Fine Art, LLC for the property located at 232 North Palm Canyon in the amount of $4,232
conditioning the grant to ensure the sign and lighting meet the current code requirements
; 2) Approve a Facade Grant Agreement with Daniel Villanueva, Jr. for the property located at 145 N. Gene Autry Trail in the amount of $5,000; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6744. A6745. (Approved)
2.S. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5580 WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING FOR ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000 FOR THE BOGERT TRAIL BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT:
Item 2S Staff Report
Councilmember Mills commented on the scope of services and questioned whether the services were included in the original contract.
Motion to approve 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A5580 with Dokken Engineering, in the amount of $120,000, for a total contract amount of $838,985 for the Bogert Trail Bridge Rehabilitation Project, Federal Aid Project BHLS 5282 (026) (CP 07-03); an 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5580. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approve 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A5580 with Dokken Engineering, in the amount of $120,000, for a total contract amount of $838,985 for the Bogert Trail Bridge Rehabilitation Project, Federal Aid Project BHLS 5282 (026) (CP 07-03); an 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5580. (Approved)
2.V. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE PALM CANYON DRIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REPLACEMENT (CP 14-20), AND PALM CANYON DRIVE IRRIGATION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS (CP 14-21):
Item 2V Staff Report
Councilmember Mills questioned if the City could receive a significant decrease in cost with the value engineering.
Councilmember Foat requested Staff address the delay due to having to rebid and commented on the current conditions of the infrastructure.
Motion to approve 1) Reject the bids received on June 25, 2015, from ACS Engineering, Inc., Golden Valley Construction and Fata Construction & Development for the Palm Canyon Drive Electrical System Replacement Project (CP 14-20), and Palm Canyon Drive Irrigation System Improvements Project (CP 14-21); and 2) Authorize re-bidding the Palm Canyon Drive Electrical System Replacement Project (CP 14-20), and Palm Canyon Drive Irrigation System Improvements Project (CP 14-21). Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve 1) Reject the bids received on June 25, 2015, from ACS Engineering, Inc., Golden Valley Construction and Fata Construction & Development for the Palm Canyon Drive Electrical System Replacement Project (CP 14-20), and Palm Canyon Drive Irrigation System Improvements Project (CP 14-21); and 2) Authorize re-bidding the Palm Canyon Drive Electrical System Replacement Project (CP 14-20), and Palm Canyon Drive Irrigation System Improvements Project (CP 14-21). (Approved)
2.W. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO GOLDEN VALLEY CONSTRUCTION, FOR THE FIRE STATION NO. 2, 911 MEMORIAL IMPROVEMENTS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,826 (CP 15-13):
Item 2W Staff Report
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin commented on the funds raised to proceed with this project, and recommended the City fund the project.
Councilmember Mills requested design drawings.
Motion to approve 1) Award a construction contract to Golden Valley Construction in the amount of $32,826 for the Base Bid Schedule only, for the Fire Station No. 2, 911 Memorial Improvements (CP 15-13); 2) Authorize the use and transfer of funds to the capital improvement project and award Additive Bid No. 1 and the Art Piece/Sculpture Fabrication in an amount not to exceed $40,000; 3) Subject to Councilmember Mills reviewing the design of the project; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6746. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approve 1) Award a construction contract to Golden Valley Construction in the amount of $32,826 for the Base Bid Schedule only, for the Fire Station No. 2, 911 Memorial Improvements (CP 15-13); 2) Authorize the use and transfer of funds to the capital improvement project and award Additive Bid No. 1 and the Art Piece/Sculpture Fabrication in an amount not to exceed $40,000; 3) Subject to Councilmember Mills reviewing the design of the project; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6746. (Approved)
2.X. PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 150 THAT MAKES BUYING OR RECEIVING A STOLEN FIREARM VALUED AT $950 OR LESS A FELONY:
Item 2X Staff Report
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin commented on the positive discussion regarding this bill at CVAG meetings.
Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23891, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF AB150 (MELENDEZ AND GRAY) THAT WOULD MAKE BUYING OR RECEIVING A STOLEN FIREARM VALUED AT $950 OR LESS A FELONY.” Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23891, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF AB150 (MELENDEZ AND GRAY) THAT WOULD MAKE BUYING OR RECEIVING A STOLEN FIREARM VALUED AT $950 OR LESS A FELONY.” (Approved)
2.Y. ACCEPT DRAFT PUBLIC ACCESS PLANNING REPORT FOR THE CHINO CANYON PRESERVE AND AUTHORIZE THE FRIENDS OF THE PALM SPRINGS MOUNTAINS TO SUBMIT THE REPORT AND PROPOSED TRAILS TO HABITAT AGENCIES FOR ENDORSEMENT AND SUPPORT FOR AMENDMENT OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY MULTI-SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN:
Item 2Y Staff Report
Councilmember Foat commented on the success of the Friends of the Palm Springs Mountains, and the history of the proposed development on the Chino Cone.
Councilmember Mills stated after the property is acquired the City and the Tribe partner in fundraising for the construction of the trails.
Motion to approve Accept the Public Access Planning Report and authorize the Friends of the Palm Springs Mountains to (1) submit the report to the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy, Wildlife Conservation Board/California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for endorsement and support of the Public Access Planning Report as a conceptual trails plan for the Chino Cone and (2) commence application for amendments to the Coachella Valley Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan Trails Plan to accommodate trails identified in the Report. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve Accept the Public Access Planning Report and authorize the Friends of the Palm Springs Mountains to (1) submit the report to the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy, Wildlife Conservation Board/California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for endorsement and support of the Public Access Planning Report as a conceptual trails plan for the Chino Cone and (2) commence application for amendments to the Coachella Valley Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan Trails Plan to accommodate trails identified in the Report. (Approved)
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65850.5:
Item 3A Staff Report
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated September 2, 2015.
Motion to approve 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1885, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 8.100 TO TITLE 8 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE AN EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS.” Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1885, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 8.100 TO TITLE 8 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE AN EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS.” (Approved)
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. REPORT ON THE FINAL SELECTION OF SOLAR FIRMS, AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH FINAL CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS, AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. A6401 WITH NEWCOMB/ANDERSON/MCCORMICK, INC. FOR THE CITYWIDE SOLAR PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,625 (CP 15-03):
Item 5A Staff Report
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated September 2, 2015.
Motion to approve 1) Authorize staff to proceed with final contract negotiations with SunEdison and SolarCity for design-build services for solar photovoltaic systems at various City facilities; 2) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A6401, increasing the contract amount by $30,625, for a total amount not to exceed $176,563, with Newcomb/Anderson/McCormick, Inc., for contract negotiation and coordination services; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6401. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve 1) Authorize staff to proceed with final contract negotiations with SunEdison and SolarCity for design-build services for solar photovoltaic systems at various City facilities; 2) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A6401, increasing the contract amount by $30,625, for a total amount not to exceed $176,563, with Newcomb/Anderson/McCormick, Inc., for contract negotiation and coordination services; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6401. (Approved)
5.B. INITIATE AN AMENDMENT TO THE MUSEUM MARKET PLAZA SPECIFIC PLAN AND APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,410 TO TERRA NOVA PLANNING & RESEARCH, INC., FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (CEQA) SERVICES (CASE NO. 5.1204):
Item 5B Staff Report
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated September 2, 2015.
Councilmember Foat commented on the cost allocation for the fees, and stated the majority of the fees are for the City's property and event space, and stated this is not the approval of a third hotel.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the evolution of the project and the reduction in the size of the Kimpton Hotel.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin clarified the City is only studying potential impacts and not approving a third hotel.
Motion to approve 1) Direct staff to initiate a formal amendment to the Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan; 2) Approve a Purchase Order in the amount of $111,410 to Terra Nova Planning & Research, Inc., in accordance with Agreement No. A6559, to provide environmental assessment (CEQA) services associated with the Downtown Revitalization Plan (“Downtown Palm Springs”); and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6559. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve 1) Direct staff to initiate a formal amendment to the Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan; 2) Approve a Purchase Order in the amount of $111,410 to Terra Nova Planning & Research, Inc., in accordance with Agreement No. A6559, to provide environmental assessment (CEQA) services associated with the Downtown Revitalization Plan (“Downtown Palm Springs”); and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6559. (Approved)
5.C. APPROVE CLASS 2 BIKE LANES AND ELIMINATE ALL ON-STREET PARKING ON EL CIELO ROAD, BETWEEN RAMON ROAD AND TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY FOR THE BICYCLE CORRIDORS, PHASE 1 (CP 13-32):
Item 5C Staff Report
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated September 2, 2015.
Councilmember Mills requested Staff address green boxes and the double-hatch stripping.
Councilmember Foat commented on the jury parking for the court building and the potential for additional jury parking.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin thanked City Staff for the creative approach.
Motion to approve Approve Class 2 bike lanes and eliminate on-street parking on El Cielo Road, between Ramon Road and Tahquitz Canyon Way for the Bicycle Corridors, Phase 1 (CP 13-32). Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approve Approve Class 2 bike lanes and eliminate on-street parking on El Cielo Road, between Ramon Road and Tahquitz Canyon Way for the Bicycle Corridors, Phase 1 (CP 13-32). (Approved)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Mills requested Staff address the lack of landscaping in the tree wells in the Springs Project, and the landscape at the Solar Project at Granite before the City provides final approval on the project.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin requested Staff address the enforcement of unlicensed medical cannabis collectives.
Councilmember Foat provided an update on the homelessness committee in the City of Palm Springs.
ADJOURNMENT:
Sep 02, 2015 City Council Meeting
Full agenda
Share this video
Video Index
Full agenda
Share
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
PRESENTATIONS:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Mayor Pougnet abstained on Item 2.B. the approval of the July 15, 2015 Minutes.
Councilmember Mills noted a business related abstention on Item 2.C. Warrant Nos. 1079451, 1079593, 1079710 and requested items 2.Q., 2.S., 2.V. and 2.W. be removed from the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin requested items 2.W. and 2.X. be removed from the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Foat noted a business related abstention on Item 2.C. Warrant Nos. 1079817 and 1080070, and requested items 2.V. and 2.Y. be removed from the Consent Calendar.
Motion to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. DEBBIE GORDON APPEALING THE JUNE 24, 2015, DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO GRANT A VARIANCE APPLICATION AND APPROVE MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL REQUEST BY GANDO PROPERTIES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN APPROXIMATE 96,445 SQ. FT. OFFICE SPACE, WAREHOUSE, AND SELF STORAGE FACILITY ON AN APPROXIMATELY 4.5-ACRE PARCEL AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL AND TACHEVAH DRIVE:
Item 1A Staff Report
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated September 2, 2015, and recommended the City Council open the public hearing and take testimony, but continue the public hearing to September 16, 2015 to perfect noticing.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
DAVID GANDOLFO, Applicant, commented on the letter of appeal and stated there is a need in the City for additional public storage.
Motion to approve 1) Continue the Public Hearing to September 16, 2015; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing and Notice the Appellant. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve 1) Continue the Public Hearing to September 16, 2015; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing and Notice the Appellant. (Approved)
1.B. PALM SPRINGS MODERN COMMITTEE APPEALING THE JUNE 10, 2015, DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO EXPAND AND MODIFY FLOOR SPACE AT AN EXISTING GAS STATION LOCATED AT 2796 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 5.0712 CUP):
Item 1B Staff Report
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated September 2, 2015.
Councilmember Foat questioned if the Planning Commission received the recommendations from the Historic Site Preservation Board.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
CHRIS MENRAD, Appellant, commented on the removal of a portion of the building, and stated the Planning Commission did not receive all the recommendations of the HSPB.
GERGIS YOUSEF, Applicant, commented on the condition and stated the proposed work is being done to the interior of the building with minimal exterior work.
GARY JOHNS, stated he attended both the HSPB and the Planning Commission meeting, the information from the HSPB was not received by the Planning Commission, and requested the project go to the AAC as well.
STEVEN PRICE, commented on the history of the property and the architect, and requested the City Council uphold the appeal.
ROBERT IMBER, commented on the significance of the Cody designed gas station, and stated the Planning Commission did not receive the information from the HSPB.
STAN POLLAKUSKY, designed the project and commented on the removal of an interior wall, stated the modifications are very minor, and requested the City Council approve the project.
JIM CARVELL, requested the City Council allow the project to provide an opportunity for the business to continue.
Applicant Rebuttal commented on the business model and the need to allow for a convenience store to make the business viable.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Mills requested City Staff clarify if the plans included an addition and the removal of the interior wall, stated the structure is historic, recommended the City Council review the previous conditions for the CUP that have not been implemented regarding screening, permit for satellite dish, and the screening of the mechanical equipment, recommend the City enforce the conditions of the CUP, stated he is not supportive of the addition, but he supports the interior modifications, and stated he would be supportive of returning the Item to the Planning Commission, recommended the Planning Commission also review the signage.
Councilmember Hutcheson commented on the amount of ancillary business needed to operate, stated the City should find a balance to preserve the building while providing an opportunity for the owner to operate a viable business, and stated support for the removal of the interior wall.
Councilmember Foat commented on the historic nature, expressed her concern with the information to the Planning Commission and stated her support for returning to the Planning Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin requested staff clarify if the modifications were part of the Cody design, and expressed concerns for the business owner to have a viable business.
Motion to approve 1) Uphold the Appeal; and 2) Return the item to the Planning Commission for expedited review. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approve 1) Uphold the Appeal; and 2) Return the item to the Planning Commission for expedited review. (Approved)
1.C. CROWN CASTLE (T-MOBILE WIRELESS) FOR AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ELIMINATING IMPOSED TIME LIMITS, APPROVING THE ADDITION OF THREE NEW PANEL ANTENNAS, AND APPROVING A CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR AN EXISTING CELL TOWER MONOPOLE LOCATED AT 490 EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD, ZONE C-M (CASE 5.0719 CUP):
Item 1C Staff Report
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated September 2, 2015.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
MARISA KEBECK, stated the City needs a tower at the North end.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin requested Staff address the previous five-year requirement.
Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23864, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ELIMINATING IMPOSED TIME LIMITS, APPROVING THE ADDITION OF THREE NEW PANEL ANTENNAS, AND APPROVING A CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR AN EXISTING CELL TOWER MONOPOLE AT 490 EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD, ZONE C-M (CASE NO. 5.0719 CUP).” Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23864, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ELIMINATING IMPOSED TIME LIMITS, APPROVING THE ADDITION OF THREE NEW PANEL ANTENNAS, AND APPROVING A CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR AN EXISTING CELL TOWER MONOPOLE AT 490 EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD, ZONE C-M (CASE NO. 5.0719 CUP).” (Approved)
The City Council heard Items 1.D. and 1.E. concurrently as one public hearing.
1.D. CALLING AND CONDUCTING THE SPECIAL ELECTION, AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN ANNEXATION NOS. 9 THROUGH NO. 12 TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES):
Item 1D Staff Report
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated September 2, 2015.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to approve 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23865, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 9, VIBRANTE, TRACT MAP NO. 32736, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS;” 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23866, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 10, CAMERON, TRACT MAP NO. 33575, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS;” 3) Adopt Resolution No. 23867, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 11, PALM RIDGE, TRACT MAP NO. 36738, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS;” 4) Adopt Resolution No. 23868, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 12, VIA OLIVERA, TRACT MAP NO. 36737, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS." Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approve 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23865, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 9, VIBRANTE, TRACT MAP NO. 32736, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS;” 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23866, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 10, CAMERON, TRACT MAP NO. 33575, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS;” 3) Adopt Resolution No. 23867, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 11, PALM RIDGE, TRACT MAP NO. 36738, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS;” 4) Adopt Resolution No. 23868, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 12, VIA OLIVERA, TRACT MAP NO. 36737, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS." (Approved)
City Clerk Thompson stated an special landowner election was conducted, and the results were as follows:
Annexation No. 9 Total Eligible Votes 8 Total YES Votes 8 Total NO Votes 0
Annexation No. 10 Total Eligible Votes 12 Total YES Votes 12 Total NO Votes 0
Annexation No. 11 Total Eligible Votes 20 Total YES Votes 20 Total NO Votes 0
Annexation No. 12 Total Eligible Votes 1 Total YES Votes 1 Total NO Votes 0
Motion to approve 5) Adopt Resolution No. 23869, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 9, VIBRANTE, TRACT MAP NO. 32736, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” 6) Adopt Resolution No. 23870, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 10, CAMERON, TRACT MAP NO. 33575, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” 7) Adopt Resolution No. 23871, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 11, PALM RIDGE, TRACT MAP NO. 36738, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” 8) Adopt Resolution No. 23872, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 12, VIA OLIVERA, TRACT MAP NO. 36737, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES); 9) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only, Ordinance No. 1880, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 9, VIBRANTE, TRACT MAP NO. 32736, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” 10) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only, Ordinance No. 1881, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 10, CAMERON, TRACT MAP NO. 33575, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” 11) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only, Ordinance No. 1882, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 11, PALM RIDGE, TRACT MAP NO. 36738, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” and 12) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only, Ordinance No. 1883, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 12, VIA OLIVERA, TRACT MAP NO. 36737, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).” Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve 5) Adopt Resolution No. 23869, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 9, VIBRANTE, TRACT MAP NO. 32736, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” 6) Adopt Resolution No. 23870, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 10, CAMERON, TRACT MAP NO. 33575, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” 7) Adopt Resolution No. 23871, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 11, PALM RIDGE, TRACT MAP NO. 36738, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” 8) Adopt Resolution No. 23872, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 12, VIA OLIVERA, TRACT MAP NO. 36737, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES); 9) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only, Ordinance No. 1880, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 9, VIBRANTE, TRACT MAP NO. 32736, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” 10) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only, Ordinance No. 1881, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 10, CAMERON, TRACT MAP NO. 33575, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” 11) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only, Ordinance No. 1882, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 11, PALM RIDGE, TRACT MAP NO. 36738, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” and 12) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only, Ordinance No. 1883, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 12, VIA OLIVERA, TRACT MAP NO. 36737, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).” (Approved)
1.E. CALLING AND CONDUCTING THE SPECIAL ELECTION, AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN ANNEXATIONS NO. 1 AND NO. 2 TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES)
Item 1E Staff Report
City Clerk Thompson stated a special landowner election was conducted, and the results were as follows:
Annexation No. 2 Total Eligible Votes 3. Total YES Votes 3. Total NO Votes 0.
Motion to adopted Take no action on Annexation No. 1; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23873, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 2, 18 @ TWIN PALMS, TRACT MAP NO. 36651, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS.” Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to adopted Take no action on Annexation No. 1; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23873, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 2, 18 @ TWIN PALMS, TRACT MAP NO. 36651, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS.” (Approved)
Motion to adopted 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23874, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 2, 18 @ TWIN PALMS, TRACT MAP NO. 36651, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” and 2) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only, Ordinance No. 1884, “AN ORDINANCE OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 2, 18 @ TWIN PALMS, TRACT MAP NO. 36651, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).” Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to adopted 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23874, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 2, 18 @ TWIN PALMS, TRACT MAP NO. 36651, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES);” and 2) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only, Ordinance No. 1884, “AN ORDINANCE OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 2, 18 @ TWIN PALMS, TRACT MAP NO. 36651, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).” (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
LISA MIDDLETON, commented on the recent events at Palm Springs City Hall and thanked City staff.
MICHAEL HARRINGTON, commented on recent events at City Hall and recommended a high standard of conduct for City Officials and Staff.
RONALD S. LEVEY, M.D., requested the City Council repeal the current tobacco ordinance to increase the age to 21 to purchase tobacco products.
ROBERT MOON, commented on Item 5.B., noted the changes to the project including the addition of a third hotel, requested a model of the project, requested a town hall, and a comprehensive financial accounting of City funds.
WESLEY ROSS, commented on the newly formed committee to address homelessness in the City of Palm Springs.
BOB WEINSTEIN, stated he is running for Mayor and stated his concern regarding the image of the City based on the recent events and allegations.
DAN ROBBINS, commented on allowing an additional permit for medical cannabis in the City.
JOHN STROBEL, stated his concerns have been previously addressed.
NIKOHL VANDEL, Palm Springs, commented on the condition of the water.
DELMAR AITKEN, M.D., commented on the benefits of medical cannabis.
CHEREE AITKEN, Palm Springs, commented on medical cannabis.
JAMES KAO, commented on medical cannabis and requested he be considered for a medical cannabis permit.
PAT NIXON, commented on medical cannabis and requested he be considered for a medical cannabis permit.
DARYL TERRELL, Moreno Valley, commented on recent activities at City Hall.
KATE CASTLE, commented on recent activities at City Hall.
MARK MARSHALL, Palm Springs, commented on recent activities at City Hall.
JIM KING, commented on Item 2.CC. regarding the proposed name change of Crossley Road and Golf Club Drive to Lawrence Crossley Road.
NOE PENA, commented on medical cannabis.
DAVID BARON, commented on successes of the current City Council and the recent activities at City Hall.
GINO DELIO, commented on medical cannabis.
SUZANNE SEVERIN, commented on Item 2.CC. regarding the proposed name change of Crossley Road and Golf Club Drive to Lawrence Crossley Road.
JOY BROWN MEREDITH, commented on the current success of the City, the recent events at City Hall, commented on Item 5.B. and the potential addition of a third hotel.
KRISTIN BLOOMER, commented on the current success of the City and the recent events at City Hall.
MICHAEL GAMEZ, commented on medical cannabis.
SHIRI HARRIS, commented on medical cannabis.
STEVE ROSENBERG, commented on the recent activities at City Hall.
DAVID DEADER, commented on medical cannabis.
LIANI JOHNSON, commented on medical cannabis.
AFTAB DADA, commented on the recent increase in Transient Occupancy Taxes and the recent activities at City Hall.
TONI RINGLEIN, commented on a new ruling by HUD regarding zoning ordinances.
IAN ARMSTRONG, commented on medical cannabis.
TRAE DANIEL, Palm Springs, commented on Item 2.CC. regarding the proposed name change of Crossley Road and Golf Club Drive to Lawrence Crossley Road.
JESSE DANNER, commented on the location of construction equipment at the Downtown Revitalization Project, the street reconstruction and undergrounding utility poles.
JUDITH EAGAN, commented on medical cannabis.
RON MATLIN, Palm Springs, commented on the BUZZ operating in a residential neighborhood.
BILL COOK, commented on Item 2.CC. regarding the proposed name change of Crossley Road and Golf Club Drive to Lawrence Crossley Road.
GEORGE ZANDER, Palm Springs, commented on the implementation of the Homelessness Task Force.
STEVE NICHOLS, commented on Item 2.Y. and access to trails and the Chino Canyon Preserve.
PETE DANGERMOND, Sacramento, commented on Item 2.Y. and access to trails and the Chino Canyon Preserve.
TOM ADAMO, Palm Springs, commented on the success of the City Council and homeless youths in the City of Palm Springs.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin thanked the citizens of the City of Palm Springs for taking the time to speak at the City Council meeting.
Councilmember Foat commented on recent events in City Hall and the positive reaction by the residents of the City of Palm Springs, and requested City Staff draft an ordinance prohibiting the sale of animals.
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.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., 2.N., 2.O., 2.P., 2.R., 2.T., 2.U., 2.Z., 2.AA., 2.BB., 2.CC., 2.DD. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., .2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., 2.N., 2.O., 2.P., 2.R., 2.T., 2.U., 2.Z., 2.AA., 2.BB., 2.CC., 2.DD. (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. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2015:
Item 2D Staff Report
2.E. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PURSUANT TO AB 1717 TO ENSURE COLLECTION OF THE CITY’S UTILITY USERS TAX AND 911 EMERGENCY ACCESS LINE TAX ON PREPAID WIRELESS SERVICE:
Item 2E Staff Report
2.F. AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE A FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER AT THE PALM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS:
Item 2F Staff Report
2.G. ACCEPTANCE OF $151,422 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) FOR A SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM TO BE USED TO ENFORCE, EDUCATE, AND BRING AWARENESS TO THE PUBLIC:
Item 2G Staff Report
2.H. APPROVE RENEWAL OF LETTER OF CREDIT FOR THE 2002 CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION ISSUED TO FINANCE THE DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE:
Item 2H Staff Report
2.I. AGREEMENT WITH HCI ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING FOR THE COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION, AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIALS:
Item 2I Staff Report
2.J. TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF JULY 31, 2015:
Item 2J Staff Report
2.K. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF MICHAEL BIRNBERG FROM THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION:
Item 2K Staff Report
2.L. ACCEPT THE DECISION OF SHARON LOCK NOT TO SEEK REAPPOINTMENT AS THE CITY’S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT:
Item 2L Staff Report
2.M. ACCEPTANCE OF THE PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT’S DESIGNATION OF A NON-VOTING MEMBER OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION WITH NO TERM ENDING:
Item 2M Staff Report
2.N. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP 36738 AND A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PALM RIDGE HOUSING, LLC LOCATED AT 665 WEST RAMON ROAD:
Item 2N Staff Report
2.O. AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $127,900 WITH MSA CONSULTING TO PROCEED WITH THE ENGINEERING DESIGN PHASE OF THE SAN RAFAEL DRIVE WIDENING PROJECT (CP 15-17):
Item 2O Staff Report
2.P. PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO APPLY FOR CALRECYCLE GRANTS FOR A FIVE YEAR PERIOD:
Item 2P Staff Report
2.R. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF CLAIRE ZIMMER FROM THE VILLAGEFEST BOARD:
Item 2R Staff Report
2.T. ACCEPTANCE OF THE TRICKLING ARM REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (CP 14-12):
Item 2T Staff Report
2.U. AUTHORIZE APPROVAL OF A NON-BINDING LETTER OF INTEREST WITH VEOLIA NORTH AMERICA FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A BIOGAS-TO-ENERGY PROJECT AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT:
Item 2U Staff Report
2.Z. AS THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY, APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT REGARDING EXPENDITURE OF EXCESS BOND PROCEEDS BETWEEN THE PALM SPRINGS SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS:
Item 2Z Staff Report
2.AA. AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY, APPROVAL AND TRANSMITTAL OF RECOGNIZED OBLIGATIONS PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS 15-16B) FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2016, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016, PURSUANT TO SECTION 34169(G)(1) OF CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE:
Item 2AA Staff Report
2.BB. PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION GRANT FUNDING FOR THE TAHQUITZ CREEK MASTER PLAN:
Item 2BB Staff Report
2.CC. REPORT ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF A STREET NAME CHANGE APPLICATION FROM CROSSLEY ROAD AND GOLF CLUB DRIVE TO LAWRENCE CROSSLEY ROAD BETWEEN EAST RAMON ROAD AND EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 5.1376 SNC):
Item 2CC Staff Report
2.DD. APPROVE AN INTERIOR REMODEL GRANT AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAM J. SANDERSON FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 650 E. SUNNY DUNES IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000:
Item 2DD Staff Report
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.Q. APPROVAL OF FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENTS WITH ELENA BULATOVA FINE ART, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,232 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 232 N. PALM CANYON DRIVE, AND WITH DANIEL VILLANUEVA, JR. IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 145 N. GENE AUTRY TRAIL:
Item 2Q Staff Report
Councilmember Mills requested a verification or a condition of approval that the sign and its lighting have been approved and brought up to current standards.
Motion to approve 1) Approve a Facade Grant Agreement with Elena Bulatova Fine Art, LLC for the property located at 232 North Palm Canyon in the amount of $4,232
conditioning the grant to ensure the sign and lighting meet the current code requirements
; 2) Approve a Facade Grant Agreement with Daniel Villanueva, Jr. for the property located at 145 N. Gene Autry Trail in the amount of $5,000; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6744. A6745. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approve 1) Approve a Facade Grant Agreement with Elena Bulatova Fine Art, LLC for the property located at 232 North Palm Canyon in the amount of $4,232
conditioning the grant to ensure the sign and lighting meet the current code requirements
; 2) Approve a Facade Grant Agreement with Daniel Villanueva, Jr. for the property located at 145 N. Gene Autry Trail in the amount of $5,000; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6744. A6745. (Approved)
2.S. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5580 WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING FOR ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000 FOR THE BOGERT TRAIL BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT:
Item 2S Staff Report
Councilmember Mills commented on the scope of services and questioned whether the services were included in the original contract.
Motion to approve 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A5580 with Dokken Engineering, in the amount of $120,000, for a total contract amount of $838,985 for the Bogert Trail Bridge Rehabilitation Project, Federal Aid Project BHLS 5282 (026) (CP 07-03); an 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5580. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approve 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A5580 with Dokken Engineering, in the amount of $120,000, for a total contract amount of $838,985 for the Bogert Trail Bridge Rehabilitation Project, Federal Aid Project BHLS 5282 (026) (CP 07-03); an 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5580. (Approved)
2.V. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE PALM CANYON DRIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REPLACEMENT (CP 14-20), AND PALM CANYON DRIVE IRRIGATION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS (CP 14-21):
Item 2V Staff Report
Councilmember Mills questioned if the City could receive a significant decrease in cost with the value engineering.
Councilmember Foat requested Staff address the delay due to having to rebid and commented on the current conditions of the infrastructure.
Motion to approve 1) Reject the bids received on June 25, 2015, from ACS Engineering, Inc., Golden Valley Construction and Fata Construction & Development for the Palm Canyon Drive Electrical System Replacement Project (CP 14-20), and Palm Canyon Drive Irrigation System Improvements Project (CP 14-21); and 2) Authorize re-bidding the Palm Canyon Drive Electrical System Replacement Project (CP 14-20), and Palm Canyon Drive Irrigation System Improvements Project (CP 14-21). Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve 1) Reject the bids received on June 25, 2015, from ACS Engineering, Inc., Golden Valley Construction and Fata Construction & Development for the Palm Canyon Drive Electrical System Replacement Project (CP 14-20), and Palm Canyon Drive Irrigation System Improvements Project (CP 14-21); and 2) Authorize re-bidding the Palm Canyon Drive Electrical System Replacement Project (CP 14-20), and Palm Canyon Drive Irrigation System Improvements Project (CP 14-21). (Approved)
2.W. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO GOLDEN VALLEY CONSTRUCTION, FOR THE FIRE STATION NO. 2, 911 MEMORIAL IMPROVEMENTS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,826 (CP 15-13):
Item 2W Staff Report
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin commented on the funds raised to proceed with this project, and recommended the City fund the project.
Councilmember Mills requested design drawings.
Motion to approve 1) Award a construction contract to Golden Valley Construction in the amount of $32,826 for the Base Bid Schedule only, for the Fire Station No. 2, 911 Memorial Improvements (CP 15-13); 2) Authorize the use and transfer of funds to the capital improvement project and award Additive Bid No. 1 and the Art Piece/Sculpture Fabrication in an amount not to exceed $40,000; 3) Subject to Councilmember Mills reviewing the design of the project; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6746. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approve 1) Award a construction contract to Golden Valley Construction in the amount of $32,826 for the Base Bid Schedule only, for the Fire Station No. 2, 911 Memorial Improvements (CP 15-13); 2) Authorize the use and transfer of funds to the capital improvement project and award Additive Bid No. 1 and the Art Piece/Sculpture Fabrication in an amount not to exceed $40,000; 3) Subject to Councilmember Mills reviewing the design of the project; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6746. (Approved)
2.X. PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 150 THAT MAKES BUYING OR RECEIVING A STOLEN FIREARM VALUED AT $950 OR LESS A FELONY:
Item 2X Staff Report
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin commented on the positive discussion regarding this bill at CVAG meetings.
Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23891, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF AB150 (MELENDEZ AND GRAY) THAT WOULD MAKE BUYING OR RECEIVING A STOLEN FIREARM VALUED AT $950 OR LESS A FELONY.” Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23891, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF AB150 (MELENDEZ AND GRAY) THAT WOULD MAKE BUYING OR RECEIVING A STOLEN FIREARM VALUED AT $950 OR LESS A FELONY.” (Approved)
2.Y. ACCEPT DRAFT PUBLIC ACCESS PLANNING REPORT FOR THE CHINO CANYON PRESERVE AND AUTHORIZE THE FRIENDS OF THE PALM SPRINGS MOUNTAINS TO SUBMIT THE REPORT AND PROPOSED TRAILS TO HABITAT AGENCIES FOR ENDORSEMENT AND SUPPORT FOR AMENDMENT OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY MULTI-SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN:
Item 2Y Staff Report
Councilmember Foat commented on the success of the Friends of the Palm Springs Mountains, and the history of the proposed development on the Chino Cone.
Councilmember Mills stated after the property is acquired the City and the Tribe partner in fundraising for the construction of the trails.
Motion to approve Accept the Public Access Planning Report and authorize the Friends of the Palm Springs Mountains to (1) submit the report to the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy, Wildlife Conservation Board/California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for endorsement and support of the Public Access Planning Report as a conceptual trails plan for the Chino Cone and (2) commence application for amendments to the Coachella Valley Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan Trails Plan to accommodate trails identified in the Report. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve Accept the Public Access Planning Report and authorize the Friends of the Palm Springs Mountains to (1) submit the report to the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy, Wildlife Conservation Board/California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for endorsement and support of the Public Access Planning Report as a conceptual trails plan for the Chino Cone and (2) commence application for amendments to the Coachella Valley Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan Trails Plan to accommodate trails identified in the Report. (Approved)
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65850.5:
Item 3A Staff Report
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated September 2, 2015.
Motion to approve 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1885, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 8.100 TO TITLE 8 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE AN EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS.” Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1885, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 8.100 TO TITLE 8 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE AN EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS.” (Approved)
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. REPORT ON THE FINAL SELECTION OF SOLAR FIRMS, AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH FINAL CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS, AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. A6401 WITH NEWCOMB/ANDERSON/MCCORMICK, INC. FOR THE CITYWIDE SOLAR PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,625 (CP 15-03):
Item 5A Staff Report
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated September 2, 2015.
Motion to approve 1) Authorize staff to proceed with final contract negotiations with SunEdison and SolarCity for design-build services for solar photovoltaic systems at various City facilities; 2) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A6401, increasing the contract amount by $30,625, for a total amount not to exceed $176,563, with Newcomb/Anderson/McCormick, Inc., for contract negotiation and coordination services; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6401. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve 1) Authorize staff to proceed with final contract negotiations with SunEdison and SolarCity for design-build services for solar photovoltaic systems at various City facilities; 2) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A6401, increasing the contract amount by $30,625, for a total amount not to exceed $176,563, with Newcomb/Anderson/McCormick, Inc., for contract negotiation and coordination services; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6401. (Approved)
5.B. INITIATE AN AMENDMENT TO THE MUSEUM MARKET PLAZA SPECIFIC PLAN AND APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,410 TO TERRA NOVA PLANNING & RESEARCH, INC., FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (CEQA) SERVICES (CASE NO. 5.1204):
Item 5B Staff Report
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated September 2, 2015.
Councilmember Foat commented on the cost allocation for the fees, and stated the majority of the fees are for the City's property and event space, and stated this is not the approval of a third hotel.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the evolution of the project and the reduction in the size of the Kimpton Hotel.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin clarified the City is only studying potential impacts and not approving a third hotel.
Motion to approve 1) Direct staff to initiate a formal amendment to the Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan; 2) Approve a Purchase Order in the amount of $111,410 to Terra Nova Planning & Research, Inc., in accordance with Agreement No. A6559, to provide environmental assessment (CEQA) services associated with the Downtown Revitalization Plan (“Downtown Palm Springs”); and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6559. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve 1) Direct staff to initiate a formal amendment to the Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan; 2) Approve a Purchase Order in the amount of $111,410 to Terra Nova Planning & Research, Inc., in accordance with Agreement No. A6559, to provide environmental assessment (CEQA) services associated with the Downtown Revitalization Plan (“Downtown Palm Springs”); and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6559. (Approved)
5.C. APPROVE CLASS 2 BIKE LANES AND ELIMINATE ALL ON-STREET PARKING ON EL CIELO ROAD, BETWEEN RAMON ROAD AND TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY FOR THE BICYCLE CORRIDORS, PHASE 1 (CP 13-32):
Item 5C Staff Report
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated September 2, 2015.
Councilmember Mills requested Staff address green boxes and the double-hatch stripping.
Councilmember Foat commented on the jury parking for the court building and the potential for additional jury parking.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin thanked City Staff for the creative approach.
Motion to approve Approve Class 2 bike lanes and eliminate on-street parking on El Cielo Road, between Ramon Road and Tahquitz Canyon Way for the Bicycle Corridors, Phase 1 (CP 13-32). Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approve Approve Class 2 bike lanes and eliminate on-street parking on El Cielo Road, between Ramon Road and Tahquitz Canyon Way for the Bicycle Corridors, Phase 1 (CP 13-32). (Approved)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Mills requested Staff address the lack of landscaping in the tree wells in the Springs Project, and the landscape at the Solar Project at Granite before the City provides final approval on the project.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin requested Staff address the enforcement of unlicensed medical cannabis collectives.
Councilmember Foat provided an update on the homelessness committee in the City of Palm Springs.
ADJOURNMENT:
Link
Start video at
Social
Embed
<iframe title="Swagit Video Player" width="640" height="360" src="https://palmspringsca.new.swagit.com/videos/14716/embed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Disable autoplay on embedded content?
Download
Download
Download Selected Item
