Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson stated he has a business ownership conflict of interest with respect to Item 4.B., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber.

Councilmember Lewin stated he has a conflict of interest with respect to Item 4.B, would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber.

4.B. UPDATE AND REVIEW OF VACATION RENTAL REGULATIONS:

Item 4B Staff Report

City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated December 3, 2014.

The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the vacation rental regulations: enforcement procedure with City Code Enforcement or Desert Security Service, the timing of the appeal process, reducing the number of violations to three to suspend a permit, holding the owner and/or the agent accountable for noise violations, and the plus 2 provision.

No action taken.

Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson returned to the dais.

Councilmember Lewin returned to the dais.

5. NEW BUSINESS:

5.A. FIRST QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 BUDGET UPDATE:

Item 5A No Staff Report, Materials to Follow

Geoffrey Kiehl, Director of Finance, outlined the first quarter financial review and update.

No action taken.

5.B. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE FOR THE TERM ENDING DECEMBER, 2015:

Item 5B Staff Report

Motion to approved Appoint Councilmember Lewin as Mayor Pro Tempore for the term ending December, 2015. Moved by Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Mills.

Vote to approved Appoint Councilmember Lewin as Mayor Pro Tempore for the term ending December, 2015.

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:

The City Council commented on and requested Staff address a potential delay in the road construction on Andreas Road.

ADJOURNMENT:

Dec 03, 2014 City Council Meeting

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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:

City Clerk Thompson stated Staff is requesting Item 2.N. be removed from the Consent Calendar for a Staff Report and update.

Councilmember Lewin noted his property ownership related abstention on Item 2.H.

Councilmember Foat requested Item 2.O. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.

Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson noted his property ownership related abstention on Item 2.L.

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

Vote to approved Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)

1. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

CURT WATTS, Palm Springs, commented on Item 2.N. and requested the City Council modify the bike lane corridor on Farrell Drive.

CHRISTINE HAMMOND, Palm Springs, commented on Item 2.N. and requested the City Council modify the bike lane corridor on Farrell Drive.

JEFFERY HOLLEY, commented on Item 2.N. and requested the City Council modify the bike lane corridor on Farrell Drive.

JEFF CLARKSON, commented on Item 2.N. and requested the City Council modify the bike lane corridor on Farrell Drive.

BRETT KLEIN, commented on Item 2.N. and requested the City Council modify the bike lane corridor on Farrell Drive.

DAVID CARDEN, Palm Springs, requested the City Council approve Item 2.O. for public safety, commented on vacation rentals and stated the City is making progress.

ANA SOLOMAN, commented on Item 4.B. regarding vacation rentals, requested the City Council review zoning, limiting the number of vacation rentals in a specific area, and limiting the number of days.

BRADY SANDAHL, commented on Item 4.B. regarding vacation rentals, requested the City continue to work with vacation rentals for a successful vacation rental program.

JAMES CANFIELD, commented on Item 4.B. regarding vacation rentals, and stated vacation rentals are an important aspect of the Palm Springs brand and economy.

NINA JACKSON, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.B. regarding vacation rentals, and requested the City Council consider a minimum stay for renters.

ELLEN LOCKART, commented on Item 4.B. regarding vacation rentals, requested the City Council limit noise with enforcement, close repeat offenders, and remove the plus 2 provision.

NIKOHL VANDEL, Palm Springs, commented on homelessness in the City of Palm Springs and the Police Department.

ROBERT MOON, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.B. regarding vacation rentals, the loss of revenue of small hotels and innkeepers, and requested stricter regulations and enforcement.

LISA MIDDLETON, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.B. regarding vacation rentals, requested the City Council consider eliminating the plus 2 provision, and review the appeal process.

LUCIO BERNA, commented on Item 4.B. regarding vacation rentals, stated this is an issue of common ground, and stated his support for vacation rentals.

J. C. CONSTANT, commented on Item 4.B. regarding vacation rentals, stated vacation rentals is a big part of tourism, and requested the City Council maintain the vacation rental ordinance.

GEORGE W. ZANDER, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.B. regarding vacation rentals, stated the ordinance is working very well, commented on enforcement and false complaints.

MICHAEL GOLD, commented on Item 4.B. regarding vacation rentals, and stated the ordinance is working.

RICHARD BLACKHURST, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.B. regarding vacation rentals, and commented on the number of vacation rentals in Deepwell and the noise and other impacts.

REGINA PEARSON, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.B. regarding vacation rentals, commented the noise and other impacts of vacation rentals in the Mesa neighborhood.

HOWARD BULLER, Morongo Valley, commented on Item 4.B. regarding vacation rentals, stated he has seen some improvements, and requested the City Council consider addressing false reports.

TRICIA PORTER, commented on Item 4.B. regarding vacation rentals, commented on party houses in the Deepwell Neighborhood, and expressed concerns over parking and noise

ADRAIN ALCANTAR, commented on the current construction on Andreas Road and the communication between City Officials and the small Downtown businesses.

DWAYNE CARRIER, commented on Item 4.B. regarding vacation rentals, and commented on the impact of vacation rentals on real estate and tourism.

TOM ADAMO, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.B. regarding vacation rentals, and commented on the impact to tourism.

JENNY MCLEAN, announced the upcoming Palm Springs Woman's Club events.

RUDI POLAK, Palm Springs, commented on Item 4.B. regarding vacation rentals, and on false reports to the vacation rental hotline.

KRISTIN BLOOMER, commented on Item 4.B. regarding vacation rentals, and stated she has used the hotline and it has been effective.

TEE JONES, commented on Item 4.B. regarding vacation rentals, and stated the ordinance is effective.

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:

Councilmember Lewin commented on traffic safety and traffic calming, and requested the City Council consider an ad hoc subcommittee.

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.P., 2.Q., and 2.R. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Lewin.

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.P., 2.Q.,

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

Itm 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. ACCEPT A FISCAL YEAR 2014 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT FROM FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY VIA THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES THROUGH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $53,175 AND APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE DESERT WATER AGENCY FOR INSTALLATION OF A BI-DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA AT 38725 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE:

Item 2D Staff Report

2.E. REPORT OF ESCALATOR REPAIR AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PURSUANT TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 7.04.040:

Item 2E Staff Report

2.F. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2014:

Item 2F Staff Report

2.G. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6492 WITH JEFFREY JURASKY & ASSOCIATES FOR ADDITIONAL ENTRYWAY SIGNAGE DESIGN SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,920:

Item 2G Staff Report

2.H. CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6548 WITH TRI STAR CONTRACTING II, INC. FOR TRACT 13257 (ARNICO TRACT) PHASE 3 SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,466.01 (CP 13-26):

Item 2H Staff Report

2.I. ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES ACCOUNT (SLESA) GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR $100,000, APPROVE AN EXPENDITURE PLAN AND APPROPRIATION:

Item 2I Staff Report

2.J. APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND POST-RELEASE ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMPLIANCE TEAM TO FOCUS ON "HIGH RISK" AND "AT-LARGE" OFFENDERS:

Item 2J Staff Report

2.K. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION:

Item 2K Staff Report

2.L. CITY COUNCIL ACTING SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVE AN AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS WITH RICHARD MEANEY AND YOKANG ZHOU FOR SUCCESSOR AGENCY OWNED REAL PROPERTY AT 1479 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $195,561:

Item 2L Staff Report

2.M. ACCEPT A FISCAL YEAR 2014 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT FROM FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY VIA THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES THROUGH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,863 AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF TACTICAL RESPONSE EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $33,283.15:

Item 2M Staff Report

2.P. FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 MEASURE J PROJECT / PROGRAM FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS AND CERTAIN MULTI-YEAR PROJECTS:

Item 2P Staff Report

2.Q. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO GLOBAL POWER GROUP INC. FOR FIRE STATION 442 EMERGENCY GENERATOR INSTALLATION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,998 (CP 13-29):

Item 2Q Staff Report

2.R. APPROVE FINAL TRACT MAP 35540 LOCATED AT THE WESTERLY TERMINUS OF RACQUET CLUB ROAD AND A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PINNACLE VIEW, LLC:

Item 2R Staff Report

EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:

2.N. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR THE NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION PLAN PHASE I BICYCLE CORRIDORS PROJECT, FUNDED BY MEASURE J (CP 13-32):

Item 2N Staff Report

David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated December 3, 2014.

Councilmember Lewin requested Staff address the State rules and regulations for lowering the speed limit, the consistency with the General Plan, and the need for CEQA.

Councilmember Foat requested Staff clarify the recommendation for the City Council.

Vote to approved 1) Approve the Plans, Specifications, and estimate for the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan (NMTP) Pha

2.O. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO DBX, INC. FOR SUNRISE WAY AT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB/RALPH'S DRIVEWAYS TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $209,687 (CP 13-25):

Item 2O Staff Report

Councilmember Foat requested the Police Chief address the traffic safety concerns in the immediate area.

Vote to approved 1) Approve an agreement with DBX, Inc. for the Sunrise Way at Boys & Girls Club/Ralph's Driveways Traff

3. LEGISLATIVE:

3.A. ADOPTION OF AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE PROHIBITING VENDING FROM MOBILE FOOD VEHICLES IN THE CITY, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2015:

Item 3A Staff Report

John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated December 3, 2014.

Vote to approved 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety, read by title only; and 2) Adopt Ordinance

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

4.A. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO GOLDEN VISTA CONSTRUCTION INC., DBA GOLDEN VALLEY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CITY HALL AND POLICE STATION PARKING LOT REHABILITATION PROJECTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $927,481.65 (CP 01-17 AND 13-34):

Item 4A Staff Report

Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated December 3, 2014.

Vote to approved 1) Approve an agreement with Golden Vista Construction Inc. dba Golden Valley Construction in the amoun

The City Council recessed at 8:50 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:57 p.m.

Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson stated he has a business ownership conflict of interest with respect to Item 4.B., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber.

Councilmember Lewin stated he has a conflict of interest with respect to Item 4.B, would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber.