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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:
Mayor Pougnet requested Item 2.E. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Foat requested Item 2.J. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Mills noted a business related abstention on Item 2.C. Warrant No. 107882.
Motion to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Assistant City Manager/City Engineer Fuller owns property in one of the Assessment Districts in Item 1.A. and left Council Chamber.
1.A. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS CITYWIDE STREET LIGHTING AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16:
Item 1A Staff Report
City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated July 1, 2015.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23847, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND ORDERING THE CONTINUED OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3, AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 6A, 6C, 7, 8, 9, AND 10 (ZONES 1 AND 2), AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 12, AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16.” Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23847, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND ORDERING THE CONTINUED OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3, AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 6A, 6C, 7, 8, 9, AND 10 (ZONES 1 AND 2), AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 12, AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16.” (Approved)
Assistant City Manager/City Engineer Fuller returned to Council Chamber.
1.B. CONSIDERATION OF A ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO AMEND THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE (PSZC) CHAPTERS 92 AND 93 TO MODIFY THE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS AND AESTHETIC STANDARDS FOR NEW CARPORT STRUCTURES IN THE R-2 (LIMITED MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AND R-3 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND HOTEL) ZONING DISTRICTS AND APPROVAL OF AN ASSOCIATED NOTICE OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CEQA (CASE 5.1368 ZTA):
Item 1B Staff Report
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated July 1, 2015.
Councilmember Foat requested Staff address "enclosed" as defined in the proposed ordinance and questioned carports in commercial districts.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
RONNIE THOMPSON, Palm Springs, appreciated the efforts by Staff and City Council regarding this issue, provided background information on carports in the The Palms development, and requested the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance.
GARY KELB, Palm Springs, stated his support for covered parking in the City of Palm Springs, and requested the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance.
ROLAND CORDOBUS, Palm Springs, commented on the problems with lack of covered parking in The Palms development, and requested the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Hutcheson questioned if the proposed ordinance would apply to any new covered carports.
Councilmember Mills requested Staff address the shortage of covered parking in The Palms development, and commented on the drafting of ordinances for a few developments that may be problematic in other areas of the City, and discussed the requirements in the ordinance.
Mayor Pougnet suggested the City find an alternative to provide carports for the specific developments without using the proposed ordinance.
Councilmember Foat requested Staff address any developments in the City that have a lack of covered parking.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin commented on the restrictions in the ordinance, and stated the City Council is supportive of the request from The Palms.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested Staff return with additional information on other developments that may be affected.
Motion to approve 1) Continue the Public Hearing to July 15, 2015, and 2) Direct the City Clerk posted a Notice of Continued Public Hearing as required by law. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve 1) Continue the Public Hearing to July 15, 2015, and 2) Direct the City Clerk posted a Notice of Continued Public Hearing as required by law. (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
MATI JATOVSKY, commented on Item 2.J., and thanked the City Council for adoption of the proposed resolution.
GEORGE ZANDER, Palm Springs, thanked City Staff regarding their efforts with the Marriage Equality event, and commented on homeless programs and questioned the formation of a Task Force in the City of Palm Springs.
NIKOHL VANDEL, Palm Springs, commented on a recent oil spill in California and programs for homeless.
FRANK TYSEN, commented on the proposed Event Center in the Downtown Revitalization Project.
JOY BROWN MEREDITH, commented on the temporary construction parking and traffic in the Downtown area, and commented on homeless issues in the City of Palm Springs.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Foat commented on the progress of the Homeless Task Force in the City of Palm Springs.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the proposed Event Space in the Downtown Revitalization project.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Pougnet noted his abstention on Item 2.B., the June 3, 2015 Minutes.
Motion to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., 2.N., 2.O., 2.P., and 2.Q. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., 2.N., 2.O., 2.P., and 2.Q. (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. RATIFY AND APPOINT THE NOMINATION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION FOR THE TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2018:
Item 2D Staff Report
Item 2E No Materials
2.F. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF MAY 31, 2015:
Item 2F Staff Report
2.G. ACCEPT GRANT AWARD NUMBER ARV-14-062 IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,500 FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION FOR THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE READINESS PLAN:
Item 2G Staff Report
2.H. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CITY HALL AND POLICE STATION PARKING LOT REHABILITATION (CP 01-17 AND 13-34):
Item 2H Staff Report
2.I. ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUNRISE WAY AT BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB / RALPH'S DRIVEWAYS TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION (CP 13-25):
Item 2I Staff Report
2.K. CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EVERGREEN RECYCLING SOLUTIONS FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ON SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING PROGRAMS:
Item 2K Staff Report
2.L. AMENDMENT NO. 3 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,502,353.05 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CNS ENGINEERS, INC., (A6190) FOR THE RAMON ROAD WIDENING (SAN LUIS REY DR. TO LANDAU BLVD.) INCLUDING THE WHITEWATER RIVER BRIDGE WIDENING, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. BHLS-5282 (040) (CP 08-25):
Item 2L Staff Report
2.M. APPROVING A SIGNATURE OF ‘ZERO' BALANCE PURCHASE ORDER REQUIRED FOR UPGRADE OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S 9-1-1 SYSTEM:
Item 2M Staff Report
2.N. APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,960 TO WILLDAN ENGINEERING FOR PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTION AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH PARCEL MAP 36446 ("DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS"):
Item 2N Staff Report
2.O. AMENDMENT NO. 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,760.00 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5728 WITH ADVANCED, INC. DBA PROGREEN BUILDING MAINTENANCE FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES:
Item 2O Staff Report
2.P. AMENDMENT NO. 3 IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,600 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KOA CORPORATION (A6033) FOR THE VISTA CHINO AT FARRELL DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS, FEDERAL PROJECT CML 5282 (037) (CP 09-11):
Item 2P Staff Report
2.Q. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 14 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT FOR WASTEWATER SERVICES (OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE) TO EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015:
Item 2Q Staff Report
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.E. APPOINT TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO AN AD HOC CV LINK CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE:
Mayor Pougnet commented on the progress of the CV Link and requested a Town Hall meeting for the City of Palm Springs for further education.
Motion to approve Appoint Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Mills to an ad hoc CV Link City Council Subcommittee. Moved by Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve Appoint Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Mills to an ad hoc CV Link City Council Subcommittee. (Approved)
2.J. PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT CONSERVATION AND RECREATION ACT OF 2015:
Councilmember Foat commented on the proposed resolution and stated her support.
Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23851, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING WILDERNESS, WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS, NATIONAL MONUMENTS, NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE ADDITIONS IN THE CALIFORNIA DESERT CONSERVATION AND RECREATION ACT OF 2015.” Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23851, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING WILDERNESS, WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS, NATIONAL MONUMENTS, NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE ADDITIONS IN THE CALIFORNIA DESERT CONSERVATION AND RECREATION ACT OF 2015.” (Approved)
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTED REVIEW OF THE AMERICAN HEAT PALM SPRINGS MOTORCYCLE WEEKEND 2015, AND CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNUAL EVENT PROMOTIONAL SPONSORSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,250:
Item 5A Materials to Follow
City Manager Ready stated the promoter has withdrawn the event.
Councilmember Foat commented on the event, stated her support for business owners for their agreement to postpone the event.
Mayor Pougnet stated his approval on the decision.
No action taken.
5.B. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE ENTRY WAY SIGN IMPROVEMENTS (CP 13-31):
Item 5B Staff Report
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated July 1, 2015.
Councilmember Foat questioned any potential for defacing the signs, and questioned if other signs could be enhanced with the coordinating elements.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin thanked the designers and commented on the creation of the "arrival" entry points in the City.
Councilmember Mills commented on the exquisite design of the proposed signs, and requested the City Council allow for some minor tweaks in the plans and specifications.
Motion to approve Approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Entry Way Sign Improvements, City Project No. 13-31 allowing for minor alterations in the plans and specifications by designers as approved by the City Council Subcommittee. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approve Approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Entry Way Sign Improvements, City Project No. 13-31 allowing for minor alterations in the plans and specifications by designers as approved by the City Council Subcommittee. (Approved)
5.C. DISCUSSION ON THE OPERATION OF CITY OWNED RECIRCULATING DECORATIVE WATER FEATURES PURSUANT TO DESERT WATER AGENCY REGULATIONS:
Item 5C No Materials
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated July 1, 2015.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to outdoor City fountains: the deterioration of the fountains without water circulation, the City's efforts toward reduction, and the proposed water features in the Downtown Revitalization Project.
Motion to approve Direct Staff to operate the City owned recirculating fountains. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approve Direct Staff to operate the City owned recirculating fountains. (Approved)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Hutcheson requested the City Manager and Staff review the trees around the Palm Springs Swim Center and infestation.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin commented on water conservation in the City of Palm Springs and by the Desert Water Agency.
Councilmember Foat requested the Landscape Designer review the growth and condition at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter.
ADJOURNMENT:
Jul 01, 2015 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:
Mayor Pougnet requested Item 2.E. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Foat requested Item 2.J. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Mills noted a business related abstention on Item 2.C. Warrant No. 107882.
Motion to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Assistant City Manager/City Engineer Fuller owns property in one of the Assessment Districts in Item 1.A. and left Council Chamber.
1.A. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS CITYWIDE STREET LIGHTING AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16:
Item 1A Staff Report
City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated July 1, 2015.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23847, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND ORDERING THE CONTINUED OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3, AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 6A, 6C, 7, 8, 9, AND 10 (ZONES 1 AND 2), AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 12, AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16.” Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23847, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND ORDERING THE CONTINUED OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3, AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 6A, 6C, 7, 8, 9, AND 10 (ZONES 1 AND 2), AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 12, AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16.” (Approved)
Assistant City Manager/City Engineer Fuller returned to Council Chamber.
1.B. CONSIDERATION OF A ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO AMEND THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE (PSZC) CHAPTERS 92 AND 93 TO MODIFY THE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS AND AESTHETIC STANDARDS FOR NEW CARPORT STRUCTURES IN THE R-2 (LIMITED MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AND R-3 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND HOTEL) ZONING DISTRICTS AND APPROVAL OF AN ASSOCIATED NOTICE OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CEQA (CASE 5.1368 ZTA):
Item 1B Staff Report
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated July 1, 2015.
Councilmember Foat requested Staff address "enclosed" as defined in the proposed ordinance and questioned carports in commercial districts.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
RONNIE THOMPSON, Palm Springs, appreciated the efforts by Staff and City Council regarding this issue, provided background information on carports in the The Palms development, and requested the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance.
GARY KELB, Palm Springs, stated his support for covered parking in the City of Palm Springs, and requested the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance.
ROLAND CORDOBUS, Palm Springs, commented on the problems with lack of covered parking in The Palms development, and requested the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Hutcheson questioned if the proposed ordinance would apply to any new covered carports.
Councilmember Mills requested Staff address the shortage of covered parking in The Palms development, and commented on the drafting of ordinances for a few developments that may be problematic in other areas of the City, and discussed the requirements in the ordinance.
Mayor Pougnet suggested the City find an alternative to provide carports for the specific developments without using the proposed ordinance.
Councilmember Foat requested Staff address any developments in the City that have a lack of covered parking.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin commented on the restrictions in the ordinance, and stated the City Council is supportive of the request from The Palms.
Councilmember Hutcheson requested Staff return with additional information on other developments that may be affected.
Motion to approve 1) Continue the Public Hearing to July 15, 2015, and 2) Direct the City Clerk posted a Notice of Continued Public Hearing as required by law. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve 1) Continue the Public Hearing to July 15, 2015, and 2) Direct the City Clerk posted a Notice of Continued Public Hearing as required by law. (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
MATI JATOVSKY, commented on Item 2.J., and thanked the City Council for adoption of the proposed resolution.
GEORGE ZANDER, Palm Springs, thanked City Staff regarding their efforts with the Marriage Equality event, and commented on homeless programs and questioned the formation of a Task Force in the City of Palm Springs.
NIKOHL VANDEL, Palm Springs, commented on a recent oil spill in California and programs for homeless.
FRANK TYSEN, commented on the proposed Event Center in the Downtown Revitalization Project.
JOY BROWN MEREDITH, commented on the temporary construction parking and traffic in the Downtown area, and commented on homeless issues in the City of Palm Springs.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Foat commented on the progress of the Homeless Task Force in the City of Palm Springs.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the proposed Event Space in the Downtown Revitalization project.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Pougnet noted his abstention on Item 2.B., the June 3, 2015 Minutes.
Motion to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., 2.N., 2.O., 2.P., and 2.Q. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.F., 2.G., 2.H., 2.I., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., 2.N., 2.O., 2.P., and 2.Q. (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. RATIFY AND APPOINT THE NOMINATION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION FOR THE TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2018:
Item 2D Staff Report
Item 2E No Materials
2.F. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF MAY 31, 2015:
Item 2F Staff Report
2.G. ACCEPT GRANT AWARD NUMBER ARV-14-062 IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,500 FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION FOR THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE READINESS PLAN:
Item 2G Staff Report
2.H. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CITY HALL AND POLICE STATION PARKING LOT REHABILITATION (CP 01-17 AND 13-34):
Item 2H Staff Report
2.I. ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUNRISE WAY AT BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB / RALPH'S DRIVEWAYS TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION (CP 13-25):
Item 2I Staff Report
2.K. CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EVERGREEN RECYCLING SOLUTIONS FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ON SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING PROGRAMS:
Item 2K Staff Report
2.L. AMENDMENT NO. 3 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,502,353.05 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CNS ENGINEERS, INC., (A6190) FOR THE RAMON ROAD WIDENING (SAN LUIS REY DR. TO LANDAU BLVD.) INCLUDING THE WHITEWATER RIVER BRIDGE WIDENING, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. BHLS-5282 (040) (CP 08-25):
Item 2L Staff Report
2.M. APPROVING A SIGNATURE OF ‘ZERO' BALANCE PURCHASE ORDER REQUIRED FOR UPGRADE OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S 9-1-1 SYSTEM:
Item 2M Staff Report
2.N. APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,960 TO WILLDAN ENGINEERING FOR PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTION AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH PARCEL MAP 36446 ("DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS"):
Item 2N Staff Report
2.O. AMENDMENT NO. 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,760.00 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5728 WITH ADVANCED, INC. DBA PROGREEN BUILDING MAINTENANCE FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES:
Item 2O Staff Report
2.P. AMENDMENT NO. 3 IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,600 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KOA CORPORATION (A6033) FOR THE VISTA CHINO AT FARRELL DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS, FEDERAL PROJECT CML 5282 (037) (CP 09-11):
Item 2P Staff Report
2.Q. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 14 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT FOR WASTEWATER SERVICES (OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE) TO EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015:
Item 2Q Staff Report
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.E. APPOINT TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO AN AD HOC CV LINK CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE:
Mayor Pougnet commented on the progress of the CV Link and requested a Town Hall meeting for the City of Palm Springs for further education.
Motion to approve Appoint Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Mills to an ad hoc CV Link City Council Subcommittee. Moved by Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve Appoint Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Mills to an ad hoc CV Link City Council Subcommittee. (Approved)
2.J. PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CALIFORNIA DESERT CONSERVATION AND RECREATION ACT OF 2015:
Councilmember Foat commented on the proposed resolution and stated her support.
Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23851, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING WILDERNESS, WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS, NATIONAL MONUMENTS, NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE ADDITIONS IN THE CALIFORNIA DESERT CONSERVATION AND RECREATION ACT OF 2015.” Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 23851, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING WILDERNESS, WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS, NATIONAL MONUMENTS, NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE ADDITIONS IN THE CALIFORNIA DESERT CONSERVATION AND RECREATION ACT OF 2015.” (Approved)
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTED REVIEW OF THE AMERICAN HEAT PALM SPRINGS MOTORCYCLE WEEKEND 2015, AND CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNUAL EVENT PROMOTIONAL SPONSORSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,250:
Item 5A Materials to Follow
City Manager Ready stated the promoter has withdrawn the event.
Councilmember Foat commented on the event, stated her support for business owners for their agreement to postpone the event.
Mayor Pougnet stated his approval on the decision.
No action taken.
5.B. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE ENTRY WAY SIGN IMPROVEMENTS (CP 13-31):
Item 5B Staff Report
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated July 1, 2015.
Councilmember Foat questioned any potential for defacing the signs, and questioned if other signs could be enhanced with the coordinating elements.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin thanked the designers and commented on the creation of the "arrival" entry points in the City.
Councilmember Mills commented on the exquisite design of the proposed signs, and requested the City Council allow for some minor tweaks in the plans and specifications.
Motion to approve Approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Entry Way Sign Improvements, City Project No. 13-31 allowing for minor alterations in the plans and specifications by designers as approved by the City Council Subcommittee. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approve Approve the plans, specifications and estimate and authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Entry Way Sign Improvements, City Project No. 13-31 allowing for minor alterations in the plans and specifications by designers as approved by the City Council Subcommittee. (Approved)
5.C. DISCUSSION ON THE OPERATION OF CITY OWNED RECIRCULATING DECORATIVE WATER FEATURES PURSUANT TO DESERT WATER AGENCY REGULATIONS:
Item 5C No Materials
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated July 1, 2015.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to outdoor City fountains: the deterioration of the fountains without water circulation, the City's efforts toward reduction, and the proposed water features in the Downtown Revitalization Project.
Motion to approve Direct Staff to operate the City owned recirculating fountains. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approve Direct Staff to operate the City owned recirculating fountains. (Approved)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Hutcheson requested the City Manager and Staff review the trees around the Palm Springs Swim Center and infestation.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin commented on water conservation in the City of Palm Springs and by the Desert Water Agency.
Councilmember Foat requested the Landscape Designer review the growth and condition at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter.
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