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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
PRESENTATIONS:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson requested Item 2.N. be removed from the Consent Calendar for Staff update.
Councilmember Mills noted his business related abstention on Item 2.C., Warrant No. 1073927.
Motion to approved Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approved Accept the Agenda as amended.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. DOS PALMAS DEVELOPMENT LLC FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36693 TO SUBDIVIDE ONE LARGE PARCEL INTO TWO (2) LOTS RESULTING IN A 10,070-SQUARE FOOT LOT AND A REMAINDER LOT APPROXIMATELY 58,831-SQUARE FEET AT THE CORNER OF EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND SOUTH SUNRISE WAY AND CEQA NOTICE OF EXEMPTION (TPM 36693):
Item 1A Staff Report
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated November 5, 2014.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
PAUL HYRAN, Applicant, provided a history of the property and the development, and requested the City Council approve the project.
MICHAEL DEAL, requested the City Council approve the project, as the walls that have been provided for the development has been beneficial to the surrounding properties.
BOB PEARLMAN, requested the City Council approve the proposed development, and commented on the access to Sunny Dunes.
DON EDDIGER, requested the City Council support the project.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Mills commented on the use of the remainder lot and stated he does not believe a residential lot on Sunrise is appropriate and requested the applicant consider a commercial use.
Councilmember Foat commented on the previously submitted project and the improvements in the new design.
Councilmember Lewin thanked the Applicant for bringing the project back, and stated his support for the redesign of the project.
Mayor Pougnet requested the City Council consider adding a condition of approval to provide the installation of a block wall on the east side of the property.
Motion to approved Adopt Resolution No. 23685, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36693 TO SUBDIVIDE ONE LARGE PARCEL INTO TWO LOTS RESULTING IN A 10,070-SQUARE FOOT LOT AND A REMAINDER LOT APPROXIMATELY 58,831-SQUARE FEET AT THE CORNER OF EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND SOUTH SUNRISE WAY AND CEQA NOTICE OF EXEMPTION, ZONE R-1-C AND RMHP, SECTION 23," adding a condition of approval to provide the installation of a block wall on the east side of the property. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson.
Vote to approved Adopt Resolution No. 23685, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
1.B. GAIN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AMENDMENT FROM TOURIST RESORT COMMERCIAL TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN-LIEU OF ZONE CHANGE TO ALLOW A SINGLE-STORY, DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TO SUBDIVIDE APPROXIMATELY 0.91-ACRES INTO THREE (3) RESIDENTIAL LOTS LOCATED AT 260 WEST VISTA CHINO ROAD AND CEQA NOTICE OF EXEMPTION (CASE 5.1333 GPA, PD 368, TMP 36686):
Item 1B Staff Report
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated November 5, 2014.
Councilmember Foat requested Staff address the responsibility of the share driveway.
Councilmember Lewin requested Staff address the contractual agreement for the maintenance of the shared driveway, and questioned if a sidewalk will be installed on Vista Chino.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
NEIL CURRY, Developers Representative, requested the City Council approve the project.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Mills requested Staff address the common area at the back of the development, requested Staff to identify the public benefit, commented on the public benefit, and expressed concern with trash pick-up.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson requested the public benefit be listed in the Staff Report.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the concept and public benefit and stated each site needs to be reviewed for public benefit.
Motion to approved ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23686, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2007 PALM SPRINGS GENERAL PLAN ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 22077 REVISING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM "TRC" (TOURIST RESORT COMMERCIAL) TO "LDR" (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) FOR A ROUGHLY 0.91-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF VISTA CHINO ROAD AT KAWEAH ROAD;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23687, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN LIEU OF A CHANGE OF ZONE TO ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, DENSITY AND TYPE OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS, PRELIMINARY AND FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) DETACHED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES; AND APPROVING A SUBDIVISION OF A 0.91-ACRE PARCEL INTO THREE (3) RESIDENTIAL LOTS WITH PRIVATE ACCESS, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF VISTA CHINO ROAD AT KAWEAH ROAD (260 WEST VISTA CHINO ROAD) (CASE 5.1333 PDD 368, TPM 36686);" and 3) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety, read by title only, and introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1862, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD) 368 IN LIEU OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 0.91-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF VISTA CHINO ROAD AT KAWEAH ROAD (260 WEST VISTA CHINO ROAD) AND CEQA NOTICE OF EXEMPTION," amending Condition of Approval ADM 12 to read "Community Facilities District." Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Lewin.
Vote to approved ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23686, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, C
1.C. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE FOR REQUIRED CONSISTENCY WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HOUSING AND LAND USE LAWS CITYWIDE (CASE 5.1332-ZTA):
Item 1C Staff Report
Motion to approved 1) Take no public testimony at this time; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to re-notice the Public Hearing pursuant to law. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approved 1) Take no public testimony at this time; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to re-notice the Public Hearing
1.D. AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE 2007 PALM SPRINGS GENERAL PLAN FOR REQUIRED CONSISTENCY WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HOUSING LAWS (CASE 5.1332 GPA):
Item 1D Staff Report
Motion to approved PUBLIC COMMENT: Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approved PUBLIC COMMENT:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
NANCY STUART, Palm Springs, provided an update on the Palm Springs Tram.
PETER MORUZZI, Palm Springs, commented on Item 3.A. the Palm Springs International Airport update, and expressed concern regarding the expansion of the ticketing area and the impact to the property as a Class 1 Historic Site.
CURT WATTS, Palm Springs, commented on the installation of bike lanes, and retaining the on-street parking on Farrell Drive.
CHELSEY PANCHOT, Denver, commented on the Up with People events in the Coachella Valley and the City of Palm Springs.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pougnet requested the City Manager address the change in the Bike Lanes on Farrell Drive.
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.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M.., 2.O., 2.P., 2.Q., and 2.R. 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.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M.., 2.O., 2.P.
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. CITY COUNCIL ACTING SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVAL OF A SUBORDINATION OF DEED OF TRUST WITH BANK OF HEMET WITH RESPECT TO A LOAN PREVIOUSLY MADE BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO ASSIST IN FINANCING THE REHABILITATION OF THE SUNRISE VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK, AND AMENDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS TO SUBSTITUTE THE CITY AS THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO ASSIST IN REFINANCING THE SUNRISE VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK LOCATED AT 1500 EAST SAN RAFAEL ROAD:
Item 2D Staff Report
2.E. AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER TO PORTFORD SOLUTIONS TO CREATE A PUBLIC ACCESS PORTAL FOR BUILDING PERMIT RECORDS:
Item 2E Staff Report
2.F. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR HOUSING RELATED PARKS (HRP) GRANT PROGRAM:
Item 2F Staff Report
2.G. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2014:
Item 2G Staff Report
2.H. REJECT ALL BIDS, RE-ADVERTISE, AND RE-BID THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CENTER (TMC) AND CITYWIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT/SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT (FEDERAL PROJECT NO. CML 5282 (031), CP 08-04):
Item 2H Staff Report
2.I. RECEIVE GIFT FOR THE LIBRARY TRUST FUND FROM THE KROPITZER TRUST:
Item 2I Staff Report
2.J. APPROVAL OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 021-R1, WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR USE OF HIGHWAY BRIDGE PROGRAM (HBP) FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR THE BOGERT TRAIL BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT (FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. BHLS-5282 (026), CP 07-03):
Item 2J Staff Report
2.K. APPROVE AN AIR SERVICE INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUNDING AWARD TO WESTJET AIRLINES:
Item 2K Staff Report
2.L. ACCEPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,666 AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A MOBILE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR DISASTER OPERATIONS:
Item 2L Staff Report
2.M. ACCEPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT FROM FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY VIA THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,219:
Item 2M Staff Report
2.O. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP 36548 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF BELARDO ROAD, ACCEPTING TWO MODIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RELATING TO SEWER SERVICE AND PARK DEDICATIONS, AND APPROVING A RELATED SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND COVENANT AGREEMENT FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE SEWER FACILITIES:
Item 2O Staff Report
2.P. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR THE BOGERT TRAIL BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT (FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. BHLS 5282 (026), CP 07-03):
Item 2P Staff Report
2.Q. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION AND PROPOSED BOUNDARY MAP TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) ANNEXATION NO. 5, ANNEXATION NO. 6, AND ANNEXATION NO. 7:
Item 2Q Staff Report
2.R. APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 36446 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY AND PALM CANYON DRIVE:
Item 2R Staff Report
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.N. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO SUBLEASE AGREEMENT WITH KURT AND ANA HAGGSTROM FOR PROPERTY AT 1300 EAST BARISTO ROAD:
Item 2N Staff Report
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated November 5, 2014, and requested the City Council approve the lease and the sub-lease to June 30, 2016.
Motion to approved 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Lease Agreement No. A1079 with Palm Springs Unified School District for a property located at 1300 East Baristo Road, extending the term to June 30, 2016; 2) Approve Amendment No. 4 to Sublease Agreement No. A4475 with Kurt and Ana Haggstrom d/b/a Plaza Racquet Club for a property located at 1300 East Baristo Road, extending the term to June 30, 2016; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents. A1079. A4475. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approved 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Lease Agreement No. A1079 with Palm Springs Unified School District for a
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MASTER PLAN UPDATE:
Item 3A Staff Report
Item 3A Attachments
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated November 5, 2014.
HNTB Airport Master Plan Consultant provided a PowerPoint update on the preparation of the Palm Springs Master Plan.
Councilmember Mills commented on Alternative 2 and questioned the location of the taxi cab holding area, the location of the ready-return rental car facility and the traffic pattern to return the rental cars to the long-term lots, stated it is more efficient to retain the ready-return on the existing site, questioned the closure of access to Kirk Douglas Way, expressed concern with the proposed closure of Kirk Douglas Way and movement of the rental car facility, requested the Consultants address the expansion of the ticketing area.
Councilmember Foat commented on the importance of the design, look, and feel of the Palm Springs International Airport, and commented on the proposed closure of Kirk Douglas Way.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson commented on Alternative 2 and requested the Consultant address the facilities for waiting to rent a vehicle, and stated it should be more feasible to move to the back of house.
Councilmember Lewin stated he shares the concerns regarding Kirk Douglas Way and the expansion of the ticketing area, requested better documentation, commented on continuing movement of the USO, requested background on modern ticketing processes with Airlines, and stated he is hesitant to move forward with a Master Plan that may need additional study.
Councilmember Foat stated her opposition to changing the facade of the ticketing area, requested the Consultant consider other alternatives, including not changing the ticketing, the closure of Kirk Douglas Way, and moving the USO.
Councilmember Mills commented on the possibility of a remote baggage area with valet.
Mayor Pougnet requested Staff address other space near the City Yard and the stables, stated he was not supportive of the closure of Kirk Douglas Way and the proposed ticketing alternatives.
Councilmember Lewin requested City Staff address the uses of the space near the current rental car facility, a mult-istory parking lot, and the traffic circulation for rental car agencies.
No action taken.
3.B. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE PAYMENT OF PREVAILING WAGES FOR ALL PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS:
Item 3B Staff Report
City Attorney Holland provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated November 5, 2014.
Councilmember Mills requested Staff address the amount of funds the City receives in State funding, and commented on the State legislation.
Councilmember Foat stated it will add costs to projects, but did not want to take a chance in surrendering future State funding.
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. 1863, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 7.06.030 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE PAYMENT OF PREVAILING WAGES FOR ALL PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS." Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson.
Vote to approved 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and 2) Introduce on
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. UPDATE ON WATER MATTERS PROGRAM AND FIVE-YEAR PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS' DROUGHT RESPONSE:
Item 4A will be continued to November 19, 2014.
Tabled to November 19, 2014.
5. NEW BUSINESS: None.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the un-housed population and abandoned shopping carts at Ramon Road and Crossley.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
PRESENTATIONS:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson requested Item 2.N. be removed from the Consent Calendar for Staff update.
Councilmember Mills noted his business related abstention on Item 2.C., Warrant No. 1073927.
Motion to approved Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approved Accept the Agenda as amended.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. DOS PALMAS DEVELOPMENT LLC FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36693 TO SUBDIVIDE ONE LARGE PARCEL INTO TWO (2) LOTS RESULTING IN A 10,070-SQUARE FOOT LOT AND A REMAINDER LOT APPROXIMATELY 58,831-SQUARE FEET AT THE CORNER OF EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND SOUTH SUNRISE WAY AND CEQA NOTICE OF EXEMPTION (TPM 36693):
Item 1A Staff Report
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated November 5, 2014.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
PAUL HYRAN, Applicant, provided a history of the property and the development, and requested the City Council approve the project.
MICHAEL DEAL, requested the City Council approve the project, as the walls that have been provided for the development has been beneficial to the surrounding properties.
BOB PEARLMAN, requested the City Council approve the proposed development, and commented on the access to Sunny Dunes.
DON EDDIGER, requested the City Council support the project.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Mills commented on the use of the remainder lot and stated he does not believe a residential lot on Sunrise is appropriate and requested the applicant consider a commercial use.
Councilmember Foat commented on the previously submitted project and the improvements in the new design.
Councilmember Lewin thanked the Applicant for bringing the project back, and stated his support for the redesign of the project.
Mayor Pougnet requested the City Council consider adding a condition of approval to provide the installation of a block wall on the east side of the property.
Motion to approved Adopt Resolution No. 23685, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36693 TO SUBDIVIDE ONE LARGE PARCEL INTO TWO LOTS RESULTING IN A 10,070-SQUARE FOOT LOT AND A REMAINDER LOT APPROXIMATELY 58,831-SQUARE FEET AT THE CORNER OF EAST SUNNY DUNES ROAD AND SOUTH SUNRISE WAY AND CEQA NOTICE OF EXEMPTION, ZONE R-1-C AND RMHP, SECTION 23," adding a condition of approval to provide the installation of a block wall on the east side of the property. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson.
Vote to approved Adopt Resolution No. 23685, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
1.B. GAIN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AMENDMENT FROM TOURIST RESORT COMMERCIAL TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN-LIEU OF ZONE CHANGE TO ALLOW A SINGLE-STORY, DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TO SUBDIVIDE APPROXIMATELY 0.91-ACRES INTO THREE (3) RESIDENTIAL LOTS LOCATED AT 260 WEST VISTA CHINO ROAD AND CEQA NOTICE OF EXEMPTION (CASE 5.1333 GPA, PD 368, TMP 36686):
Item 1B Staff Report
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated November 5, 2014.
Councilmember Foat requested Staff address the responsibility of the share driveway.
Councilmember Lewin requested Staff address the contractual agreement for the maintenance of the shared driveway, and questioned if a sidewalk will be installed on Vista Chino.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
NEIL CURRY, Developers Representative, requested the City Council approve the project.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Mills requested Staff address the common area at the back of the development, requested Staff to identify the public benefit, commented on the public benefit, and expressed concern with trash pick-up.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson requested the public benefit be listed in the Staff Report.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the concept and public benefit and stated each site needs to be reviewed for public benefit.
Motion to approved ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23686, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2007 PALM SPRINGS GENERAL PLAN ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 22077 REVISING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM "TRC" (TOURIST RESORT COMMERCIAL) TO "LDR" (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) FOR A ROUGHLY 0.91-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF VISTA CHINO ROAD AT KAWEAH ROAD;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23687, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN LIEU OF A CHANGE OF ZONE TO ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, DENSITY AND TYPE OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS, PRELIMINARY AND FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) DETACHED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES; AND APPROVING A SUBDIVISION OF A 0.91-ACRE PARCEL INTO THREE (3) RESIDENTIAL LOTS WITH PRIVATE ACCESS, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF VISTA CHINO ROAD AT KAWEAH ROAD (260 WEST VISTA CHINO ROAD) (CASE 5.1333 PDD 368, TPM 36686);" and 3) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety, read by title only, and introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 1862, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD) 368 IN LIEU OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 0.91-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF VISTA CHINO ROAD AT KAWEAH ROAD (260 WEST VISTA CHINO ROAD) AND CEQA NOTICE OF EXEMPTION," amending Condition of Approval ADM 12 to read "Community Facilities District." Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Lewin.
Vote to approved ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23686, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, C
1.C. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE FOR REQUIRED CONSISTENCY WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HOUSING AND LAND USE LAWS CITYWIDE (CASE 5.1332-ZTA):
Item 1C Staff Report
Motion to approved 1) Take no public testimony at this time; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to re-notice the Public Hearing pursuant to law. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approved 1) Take no public testimony at this time; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to re-notice the Public Hearing
1.D. AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE 2007 PALM SPRINGS GENERAL PLAN FOR REQUIRED CONSISTENCY WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HOUSING LAWS (CASE 5.1332 GPA):
Item 1D Staff Report
Motion to approved PUBLIC COMMENT: Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approved PUBLIC COMMENT:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
NANCY STUART, Palm Springs, provided an update on the Palm Springs Tram.
PETER MORUZZI, Palm Springs, commented on Item 3.A. the Palm Springs International Airport update, and expressed concern regarding the expansion of the ticketing area and the impact to the property as a Class 1 Historic Site.
CURT WATTS, Palm Springs, commented on the installation of bike lanes, and retaining the on-street parking on Farrell Drive.
CHELSEY PANCHOT, Denver, commented on the Up with People events in the Coachella Valley and the City of Palm Springs.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pougnet requested the City Manager address the change in the Bike Lanes on Farrell Drive.
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.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M.., 2.O., 2.P., 2.Q., and 2.R. 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.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M.., 2.O., 2.P.
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. CITY COUNCIL ACTING SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVAL OF A SUBORDINATION OF DEED OF TRUST WITH BANK OF HEMET WITH RESPECT TO A LOAN PREVIOUSLY MADE BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO ASSIST IN FINANCING THE REHABILITATION OF THE SUNRISE VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK, AND AMENDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS TO SUBSTITUTE THE CITY AS THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO ASSIST IN REFINANCING THE SUNRISE VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK LOCATED AT 1500 EAST SAN RAFAEL ROAD:
Item 2D Staff Report
2.E. AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER TO PORTFORD SOLUTIONS TO CREATE A PUBLIC ACCESS PORTAL FOR BUILDING PERMIT RECORDS:
Item 2E Staff Report
2.F. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR HOUSING RELATED PARKS (HRP) GRANT PROGRAM:
Item 2F Staff Report
2.G. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2014:
Item 2G Staff Report
2.H. REJECT ALL BIDS, RE-ADVERTISE, AND RE-BID THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CENTER (TMC) AND CITYWIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT/SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT (FEDERAL PROJECT NO. CML 5282 (031), CP 08-04):
Item 2H Staff Report
2.I. RECEIVE GIFT FOR THE LIBRARY TRUST FUND FROM THE KROPITZER TRUST:
Item 2I Staff Report
2.J. APPROVAL OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 021-R1, WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR USE OF HIGHWAY BRIDGE PROGRAM (HBP) FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR THE BOGERT TRAIL BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT (FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. BHLS-5282 (026), CP 07-03):
Item 2J Staff Report
2.K. APPROVE AN AIR SERVICE INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUNDING AWARD TO WESTJET AIRLINES:
Item 2K Staff Report
2.L. ACCEPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,666 AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A MOBILE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR DISASTER OPERATIONS:
Item 2L Staff Report
2.M. ACCEPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT FROM FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY VIA THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,219:
Item 2M Staff Report
2.O. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP 36548 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF BELARDO ROAD, ACCEPTING TWO MODIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RELATING TO SEWER SERVICE AND PARK DEDICATIONS, AND APPROVING A RELATED SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND COVENANT AGREEMENT FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE SEWER FACILITIES:
Item 2O Staff Report
2.P. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR THE BOGERT TRAIL BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT (FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. BHLS 5282 (026), CP 07-03):
Item 2P Staff Report
2.Q. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION AND PROPOSED BOUNDARY MAP TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) ANNEXATION NO. 5, ANNEXATION NO. 6, AND ANNEXATION NO. 7:
Item 2Q Staff Report
2.R. APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 36446 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY AND PALM CANYON DRIVE:
Item 2R Staff Report
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.N. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO SUBLEASE AGREEMENT WITH KURT AND ANA HAGGSTROM FOR PROPERTY AT 1300 EAST BARISTO ROAD:
Item 2N Staff Report
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated November 5, 2014, and requested the City Council approve the lease and the sub-lease to June 30, 2016.
Motion to approved 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Lease Agreement No. A1079 with Palm Springs Unified School District for a property located at 1300 East Baristo Road, extending the term to June 30, 2016; 2) Approve Amendment No. 4 to Sublease Agreement No. A4475 with Kurt and Ana Haggstrom d/b/a Plaza Racquet Club for a property located at 1300 East Baristo Road, extending the term to June 30, 2016; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents. A1079. A4475. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approved 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Lease Agreement No. A1079 with Palm Springs Unified School District for a
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MASTER PLAN UPDATE:
Item 3A Staff Report
Item 3A Attachments
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated November 5, 2014.
HNTB Airport Master Plan Consultant provided a PowerPoint update on the preparation of the Palm Springs Master Plan.
Councilmember Mills commented on Alternative 2 and questioned the location of the taxi cab holding area, the location of the ready-return rental car facility and the traffic pattern to return the rental cars to the long-term lots, stated it is more efficient to retain the ready-return on the existing site, questioned the closure of access to Kirk Douglas Way, expressed concern with the proposed closure of Kirk Douglas Way and movement of the rental car facility, requested the Consultants address the expansion of the ticketing area.
Councilmember Foat commented on the importance of the design, look, and feel of the Palm Springs International Airport, and commented on the proposed closure of Kirk Douglas Way.
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson commented on Alternative 2 and requested the Consultant address the facilities for waiting to rent a vehicle, and stated it should be more feasible to move to the back of house.
Councilmember Lewin stated he shares the concerns regarding Kirk Douglas Way and the expansion of the ticketing area, requested better documentation, commented on continuing movement of the USO, requested background on modern ticketing processes with Airlines, and stated he is hesitant to move forward with a Master Plan that may need additional study.
Councilmember Foat stated her opposition to changing the facade of the ticketing area, requested the Consultant consider other alternatives, including not changing the ticketing, the closure of Kirk Douglas Way, and moving the USO.
Councilmember Mills commented on the possibility of a remote baggage area with valet.
Mayor Pougnet requested Staff address other space near the City Yard and the stables, stated he was not supportive of the closure of Kirk Douglas Way and the proposed ticketing alternatives.
Councilmember Lewin requested City Staff address the uses of the space near the current rental car facility, a mult-istory parking lot, and the traffic circulation for rental car agencies.
No action taken.
3.B. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE PAYMENT OF PREVAILING WAGES FOR ALL PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS:
Item 3B Staff Report
City Attorney Holland provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated November 5, 2014.
Councilmember Mills requested Staff address the amount of funds the City receives in State funding, and commented on the State legislation.
Councilmember Foat stated it will add costs to projects, but did not want to take a chance in surrendering future State funding.
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. 1863, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 7.06.030 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE PAYMENT OF PREVAILING WAGES FOR ALL PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS." Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson.
Vote to approved 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and 2) Introduce on
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. UPDATE ON WATER MATTERS PROGRAM AND FIVE-YEAR PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS' DROUGHT RESPONSE:
Item 4A will be continued to November 19, 2014.
Tabled to November 19, 2014.
5. NEW BUSINESS: None.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Mills requested staff address the un-housed population and abandoned shopping carts at Ramon Road and Crossley.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
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