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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 Pro Tem Lewin requested Item 2.L. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate vote.
City Clerk Thompson requested the City Council remove Item 2.O. for a Staff update.
Motion to approved Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approved Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Councilmember Foat stated she has a property ownership related conflict of interest with respect to Item 1.A., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber.
1.A. APPEAL BY 750 LOFTS, LLC OF THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD CONDITIONS ON THE CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 374 TO CONSTRUCT A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING A 38-ROOM HOTEL, EIGHT RESIDENTIAL UNITS, AND ANCILLARY COMMERCIAL USES LOCATED AT 750 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 5.1350 - PDD374 / GPA / CUP):
Item 1A Staff Report
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated February 4, 2015.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
JIM CIOFFI, Applicant, stated the Planning Director provided a good background of the building and facts, and requested the City Council support the appeal and overturn the Historic Site Preservation Board condition on the certificate.
MARK VANLAANEN, stated his support for the proposed development.
DOUG JONES, stated his support for the proposed development and commented on the quality of the building.
TIM HICKS, stated his support for the project and commented on the quality of the project.
MICHAEL BECKMAN, stated his support of the project, commented on the quality of the project and consistency with surrounding neighborhood.
WALTER HAKKE, Palm Springs, stated his support for the project, commented on the proposed height and the frontage on Indian Canyon.
RICK MORAN, stated his support for the project, and the support of the Old Las Palmas Neighborhood Organization.
JESSICA GRACE,
JESSICA GRACE, stated her support for the project.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Hutcheson thanked the community members who provided comments, stated he reviewed the historic guidelines, commented on the consistency with the neighborhood, and requested the City Council consider the elimination of Condition No. 3.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin stated the guidelines are very subjective, and the proposed building is consistent with the guidelines, and questioned why umbrellas would be prohibited on the rooftop.
Councilmember Mills questioned the restrictions on shade on the roof top and requested the elimination of Condition No. 3, and commented on the consistency with the surrounding neighborhood and the guidelines.
Motion to approved Adopt Resolution No. 23757, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE APPEAL OF 750 LOFTS, LLC, AND AMENDING THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL IMPOSED BY THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD ON THE CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 374, A MIXED-USE PROJECT INCLUDING 38 HOTEL ROOMS, EIGHT RESIDENTIAL UNITS, AND ANCILLARY COMMERCIAL SPACE LOCATED AT 750 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1 / R-3 / PD 104 / RESORT COMBINING ZONE / THE LAS PALMAS BUSINESS HISTORIC DISTRICT (APN 505-303-018),"
amending Section 3 of the Resolution by eliminating Conditions Nos. 1, 2 and 3.
Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approved Adopt Resolution No. 23757, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE APPEAL OF 750 LOFTS, LLC, AND AMENDING THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL IMPOSED BY THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD ON THE CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 374, A MIXED-USE PROJECT INCLUDING 38 HOTEL ROOMS, EIGHT RESIDENTIAL UNITS, AND ANCILLARY COMMERCIAL SPACE LOCATED AT 750 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1 / R-3 / PD 104 / RESORT COMBINING ZONE / THE LAS PALMAS BUSINESS HISTORIC DISTRICT (APN 505-303-018),"
amending Section 3 of the Resolution by eliminating Conditions Nos. 1, 2 and 3.
(Approved)
Councilmember Foat returned to the dais.
Councilmember Hutcheson stated he has a property ownership related conflict of interest with respect to Items 1.B. and 1.C., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber.
1.B. APPEAL BY KEN SEELEY AND ERIC MCLAUGHLIN OF INTERVENTION 911 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY / SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY CENTER USE IN AN EXISTING FACILITY LOCATED AT 1590 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 5.1283 CUP):
Item 1B Staff Report
Item 1B Resolution & COA
City Attorney Holland and Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated February 4, 2015.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin requested clarification on the number of patient beds and allowable staff on-site.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
DAVID BARON, Representing Applicant, stated the request is for 32 beds, commented on the development of a specific parking plan, and requested an allowance for the required staff on premises be permitted to leave for groceries and other items of that nature.
LINDA FUTTERER, stated her support for a Conditional Use Permit with sufficient conditions of approval.
JAMES KING, stated he was opposed to the Intervention911 application, commented on crime in the area, stated he is in support of the mission and stated the facility should be further away from the residential area.
ELAINE CLERMONT, stated we have to reject that reality even under the conditions that were great work.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Mills stated the approach to the issue by Staff is the correct approach, commented on the correlation of use and parking, and stated his support for the CUP.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin stated any business adjacent to a residential neighborhood should not be a detriment to the neighborhood, his support for the Staff recommendation, and questioned if the use allowed a place of assembly.
Councilmember Foat commented on meetings at the facility, requested Staff address the trash service, and requested the City Council amend the conditions to require walk-in trash service.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the public discussion surrounding Intervention911.
Motion to approved Adopt Resolution No. 23758, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART THE APPEAL BY KEN SEELEY AND ERIC MCLAUGHLIN OF INTERVENTION 911 AND APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, WITH CONDITIONS DEEMED APPROPRIATE, FOR AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY / SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY CENTER AT AN EXISTING FACILITY LOCATED AT 1590 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, APN 508-454-007, ZONE R-2 / R-3 / RESORT COMBINING ZONE (CASE 5.1283 CUP APPEAL,"
amending the conditions of approval by deleting Conditions POL 5 and POL 6, and amending Condition PLN 10 to require a masonry trash enclosure, and the use of reasonable business practices to ensure compliance with PSMC Chapter 6.04 including dumpster or "walk-in refuse service."
Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approved Adopt Resolution No. 23758, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART THE APPEAL BY KEN SEELEY AND ERIC MCLAUGHLIN OF INTERVENTION 911 AND APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, WITH CONDITIONS DEEMED APPROPRIATE, FOR AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY / SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY CENTER AT AN EXISTING FACILITY LOCATED AT 1590 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, APN 508-454-007, ZONE R-2 / R-3 / RESORT COMBINING ZONE (CASE 5.1283 CUP APPEAL,"
amending the conditions of approval by deleting Conditions POL 5 and POL 6, and amending Condition PLN 10 to require a masonry trash enclosure, and the use of reasonable business practices to ensure compliance with PSMC Chapter 6.04 including dumpster or "walk-in refuse service."
(Approved)
1.C. AN APPEAL BY KEN SEELEY AND ERIC MCLAUGHLIN OF INTERVENTION 911 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY / SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY CENTER USE LOCATED AT 1425 VIA SOLEDAD (CASE 5.1282 CUP):
Item 1C Staff Report
Item 1C Resolution & COA
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated February 4, 2015.
Councilmember Foat questioned the parking conditions.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
DAVID BARON, Representing Applicant, stated the Applicants want to be good neighbors and a positive influence on the neighborhood, stated the Applicant would like 18 beds, as opposed to the Staff recommendation, and commented on the 24-hour staffing condition.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin commented on the neighborhood, stated he would be supported of adding one-person and allowing a total of eighteen.
Motion to approved Adopt Resolution No. 23759, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART THE APPEAL BY KEN SEELEY AND ERIC MCLAUGHLIN OF INTERVENTION 911 AND APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, WITH CONDITIONS DEEMED APPROPRIATE, FOR AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY / SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY CENTER AT AN EXISTING FACILITY LOCATED AT 1425 VIA SOLEDAD, APN 508-344-001, ZONE R-2 (CASE 5.1282 CUP APPEAL),"
amending the conditions of approval by deleting Conditions POL 5 and POL 6,
and amending Condition PLN 10 to require a masonry trash enclosure, and the use of reasonable business practices to ensure compliance with PSMC Chapter 6.04 including dumpster or "walk-in refuse service."
Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approved Adopt Resolution No. 23759, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART THE APPEAL BY KEN SEELEY AND ERIC MCLAUGHLIN OF INTERVENTION 911 AND APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, WITH CONDITIONS DEEMED APPROPRIATE, FOR AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY / SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY CENTER AT AN EXISTING FACILITY LOCATED AT 1425 VIA SOLEDAD, APN 508-344-001, ZONE R-2 (CASE 5.1282 CUP APPEAL),"
amending the conditions of approval by deleting Conditions POL 5 and POL 6,
and amending Condition PLN 10 to require a masonry trash enclosure, and the use of reasonable business practices to ensure compliance with PSMC Chapter 6.04 including dumpster or "walk-in refuse service."
(Approved)
Councilmember Hutcheson returned to the dais.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
DWIGHT MOORE, requested the City Council support the End of Life Options Act.
SCOTT CONNELLY, commented on military jet noise at the Palm Springs International Airport.
CHERYL HOUK, Palm Springs, commented on military jet noise at the Palm Springs International Airport.
JENNIFER CARLSON, commented on the Up with People upcoming events in the Coachella Valley.
REVONE BAUWENS, Palm Springs, commented on invocations at Council meetings in the City of Palm Springs.
WILLIAM SCHLANGER, Palm Springs, commented on Item 5.A. and stated his support for the Coachella Valley iHub.
LEVI VINCENT, Palm Springs, commented on Item 5.A. and stated his support for the Coachella Valley iHub.
NIKOHL VANDEL, Palm Springs, stated she does not know why she came here, and commented on the power plant.
TRAE DANIEL, Palm Springs, commented on military jet noise at the Palm Springs International Airport.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pougnet commented on the recent increase of military jet noise at the Palm Springs International Airport.
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.M., and 2.N. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, 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.M., and 2.N.
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. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1870 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BID PROTESTS:
Item 2D Staff Report
2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1871 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 5.34 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS:
Item 2E Staff Report
2.F. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2014:
Item 2F Staff Report
2.G. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RUNWAY PROJECT:
Item 2G Staff Report
2.H. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6208 WITH RKA CONSULTING GROUP FOR PLAN REVIEW SERVICES:
Item 2H Staff Report
2.I. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH POWELL CONSTRUCTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,487,990, AND APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5580 WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE BOGERT TRAIL BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT [FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BHLS 5282 (026) (CP 07-03)]:
Item 2I Staff Report
2.J. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,992.65 WITH GOLDEN VALLEY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CITY HALL AND POLICE STATION PARKING LOTS REHABILITATION PROJECT (CP 01-17 AND 13-34):
Item 2J Staff Report
2.K. FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS 2005-1 AND 2007-1 ANNUAL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTS:
Item 2K Staff Report
2.M. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION:
Item 2M Staff Report
2.N. APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH PALM SPRINGS WELDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,725 (PLUS APPLICABLE SALES TAX) FOR REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED METAL SCULPTURES WITHIN THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL MEDIAN:
Item 2N Staff Report
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin stated he has a property ownership related conflict of interest with respect to Item 2.L., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber.
2.L. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6548 WITH TRI-STAR CONTRACTING II, INC. FOR TRACT NO. 13257 (ARNICO TRACT) PHASE 3 SEWER IMPROVEMENTS (CP 13-26):
Item 2L Staff Report
Motion to approved 1) Approve Change Order No. 3 to Agreement No. A6548 in the amount of $2,257.50 with Tri-Star Contracting II, Inc. for Tract No. 13257 Phase 3 Sewer Improvements (CP 13-26); 2) Authorize a transfer from CDBG Unscheduled Capital Projects account number 137-4815-50000 in the amount of $2,000 to CDBG P.S. Arnico Tract Sewer Improvements account number 137-4815-63583; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6548. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approved 1) Approve Change Order No. 3 to Agreement No. A6548 in the amount of $2,257.50 with Tri-Star Contracti
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin returned to the dais.
2.O. COUNCIL CHAMBER, LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM, AND BROADCAST STUDIO AUDIO VISUAL UPGRADE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS APPROVAL:
Item 2O Staff Report
Al Smoot, Project Coordinator, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated February 4, 2015.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the follwoing: need for replacement of the speaker timer, including individual monitors at the dais, and the aesthetics for the installation of the components.
Motion to approved 1) Receive and file Staff update; and 2) Direct Staff to place the approval of plans and specifications, and authorization to bid on an upcoming City Council Agenda. Moved by Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approved 1) Receive and file Staff update; and 2) Direct Staff to place the approval of plans and specifications
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. FUNDING FOR OPERATION SERVICES OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY INNOVATION HUB AND PALM SPRINGS ACCELERATOR CAMPUS:
Item 5A Staff Report
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated February 4, 2015.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following: funding, success of the iHub, the benefits to economic development, name change and other governance changes that may be needed.
Motion to approved 1) Approve additional funding for the operational services of the Coachella Valley Innovation Hub and Palm Springs Accelerator Campus in the amount of $131,320; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23765, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $71,500 FOR THE COACHELLA VALLEY INNOVATION HUB PROGRAM;" and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approved 1) Approve additional funding for the operational services of the Coachella Valley Innovation Hub and P
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Foat provided an update on the Riverside County Transportation Commission.
Councilmember Mills thanked Staff for the repairing of the sculptures Gene Autry and commented on the skinning of Palm Trees.
Mayor Pougnet questioned the start date of the construction of the Tahquitz Median, and commented on homeless services in the City of Palm Springs.
ADJOURNMENT:
Feb 04, 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 Pro Tem Lewin requested Item 2.L. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate vote.
City Clerk Thompson requested the City Council remove Item 2.O. for a Staff update.
Motion to approved Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approved Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Councilmember Foat stated she has a property ownership related conflict of interest with respect to Item 1.A., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber.
1.A. APPEAL BY 750 LOFTS, LLC OF THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD CONDITIONS ON THE CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 374 TO CONSTRUCT A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING A 38-ROOM HOTEL, EIGHT RESIDENTIAL UNITS, AND ANCILLARY COMMERCIAL USES LOCATED AT 750 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 5.1350 - PDD374 / GPA / CUP):
Item 1A Staff Report
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated February 4, 2015.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
JIM CIOFFI, Applicant, stated the Planning Director provided a good background of the building and facts, and requested the City Council support the appeal and overturn the Historic Site Preservation Board condition on the certificate.
MARK VANLAANEN, stated his support for the proposed development.
DOUG JONES, stated his support for the proposed development and commented on the quality of the building.
TIM HICKS, stated his support for the project and commented on the quality of the project.
MICHAEL BECKMAN, stated his support of the project, commented on the quality of the project and consistency with surrounding neighborhood.
WALTER HAKKE, Palm Springs, stated his support for the project, commented on the proposed height and the frontage on Indian Canyon.
RICK MORAN, stated his support for the project, and the support of the Old Las Palmas Neighborhood Organization.
JESSICA GRACE,
JESSICA GRACE, stated her support for the project.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Hutcheson thanked the community members who provided comments, stated he reviewed the historic guidelines, commented on the consistency with the neighborhood, and requested the City Council consider the elimination of Condition No. 3.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin stated the guidelines are very subjective, and the proposed building is consistent with the guidelines, and questioned why umbrellas would be prohibited on the rooftop.
Councilmember Mills questioned the restrictions on shade on the roof top and requested the elimination of Condition No. 3, and commented on the consistency with the surrounding neighborhood and the guidelines.
Motion to approved Adopt Resolution No. 23757, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE APPEAL OF 750 LOFTS, LLC, AND AMENDING THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL IMPOSED BY THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD ON THE CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 374, A MIXED-USE PROJECT INCLUDING 38 HOTEL ROOMS, EIGHT RESIDENTIAL UNITS, AND ANCILLARY COMMERCIAL SPACE LOCATED AT 750 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1 / R-3 / PD 104 / RESORT COMBINING ZONE / THE LAS PALMAS BUSINESS HISTORIC DISTRICT (APN 505-303-018),"
amending Section 3 of the Resolution by eliminating Conditions Nos. 1, 2 and 3.
Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approved Adopt Resolution No. 23757, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE APPEAL OF 750 LOFTS, LLC, AND AMENDING THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL IMPOSED BY THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD ON THE CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 374, A MIXED-USE PROJECT INCLUDING 38 HOTEL ROOMS, EIGHT RESIDENTIAL UNITS, AND ANCILLARY COMMERCIAL SPACE LOCATED AT 750 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-1 / R-3 / PD 104 / RESORT COMBINING ZONE / THE LAS PALMAS BUSINESS HISTORIC DISTRICT (APN 505-303-018),"
amending Section 3 of the Resolution by eliminating Conditions Nos. 1, 2 and 3.
(Approved)
Councilmember Foat returned to the dais.
Councilmember Hutcheson stated he has a property ownership related conflict of interest with respect to Items 1.B. and 1.C., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber.
1.B. APPEAL BY KEN SEELEY AND ERIC MCLAUGHLIN OF INTERVENTION 911 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY / SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY CENTER USE IN AN EXISTING FACILITY LOCATED AT 1590 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 5.1283 CUP):
Item 1B Staff Report
Item 1B Resolution & COA
City Attorney Holland and Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated February 4, 2015.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin requested clarification on the number of patient beds and allowable staff on-site.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
DAVID BARON, Representing Applicant, stated the request is for 32 beds, commented on the development of a specific parking plan, and requested an allowance for the required staff on premises be permitted to leave for groceries and other items of that nature.
LINDA FUTTERER, stated her support for a Conditional Use Permit with sufficient conditions of approval.
JAMES KING, stated he was opposed to the Intervention911 application, commented on crime in the area, stated he is in support of the mission and stated the facility should be further away from the residential area.
ELAINE CLERMONT, stated we have to reject that reality even under the conditions that were great work.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Mills stated the approach to the issue by Staff is the correct approach, commented on the correlation of use and parking, and stated his support for the CUP.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin stated any business adjacent to a residential neighborhood should not be a detriment to the neighborhood, his support for the Staff recommendation, and questioned if the use allowed a place of assembly.
Councilmember Foat commented on meetings at the facility, requested Staff address the trash service, and requested the City Council amend the conditions to require walk-in trash service.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the public discussion surrounding Intervention911.
Motion to approved Adopt Resolution No. 23758, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART THE APPEAL BY KEN SEELEY AND ERIC MCLAUGHLIN OF INTERVENTION 911 AND APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, WITH CONDITIONS DEEMED APPROPRIATE, FOR AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY / SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY CENTER AT AN EXISTING FACILITY LOCATED AT 1590 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, APN 508-454-007, ZONE R-2 / R-3 / RESORT COMBINING ZONE (CASE 5.1283 CUP APPEAL,"
amending the conditions of approval by deleting Conditions POL 5 and POL 6, and amending Condition PLN 10 to require a masonry trash enclosure, and the use of reasonable business practices to ensure compliance with PSMC Chapter 6.04 including dumpster or "walk-in refuse service."
Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approved Adopt Resolution No. 23758, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART THE APPEAL BY KEN SEELEY AND ERIC MCLAUGHLIN OF INTERVENTION 911 AND APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, WITH CONDITIONS DEEMED APPROPRIATE, FOR AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY / SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY CENTER AT AN EXISTING FACILITY LOCATED AT 1590 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, APN 508-454-007, ZONE R-2 / R-3 / RESORT COMBINING ZONE (CASE 5.1283 CUP APPEAL,"
amending the conditions of approval by deleting Conditions POL 5 and POL 6, and amending Condition PLN 10 to require a masonry trash enclosure, and the use of reasonable business practices to ensure compliance with PSMC Chapter 6.04 including dumpster or "walk-in refuse service."
(Approved)
1.C. AN APPEAL BY KEN SEELEY AND ERIC MCLAUGHLIN OF INTERVENTION 911 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY / SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY CENTER USE LOCATED AT 1425 VIA SOLEDAD (CASE 5.1282 CUP):
Item 1C Staff Report
Item 1C Resolution & COA
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated February 4, 2015.
Councilmember Foat questioned the parking conditions.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
DAVID BARON, Representing Applicant, stated the Applicants want to be good neighbors and a positive influence on the neighborhood, stated the Applicant would like 18 beds, as opposed to the Staff recommendation, and commented on the 24-hour staffing condition.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin commented on the neighborhood, stated he would be supported of adding one-person and allowing a total of eighteen.
Motion to approved Adopt Resolution No. 23759, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART THE APPEAL BY KEN SEELEY AND ERIC MCLAUGHLIN OF INTERVENTION 911 AND APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, WITH CONDITIONS DEEMED APPROPRIATE, FOR AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY / SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY CENTER AT AN EXISTING FACILITY LOCATED AT 1425 VIA SOLEDAD, APN 508-344-001, ZONE R-2 (CASE 5.1282 CUP APPEAL),"
amending the conditions of approval by deleting Conditions POL 5 and POL 6,
and amending Condition PLN 10 to require a masonry trash enclosure, and the use of reasonable business practices to ensure compliance with PSMC Chapter 6.04 including dumpster or "walk-in refuse service."
Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approved Adopt Resolution No. 23759, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART THE APPEAL BY KEN SEELEY AND ERIC MCLAUGHLIN OF INTERVENTION 911 AND APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, WITH CONDITIONS DEEMED APPROPRIATE, FOR AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY / SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY CENTER AT AN EXISTING FACILITY LOCATED AT 1425 VIA SOLEDAD, APN 508-344-001, ZONE R-2 (CASE 5.1282 CUP APPEAL),"
amending the conditions of approval by deleting Conditions POL 5 and POL 6,
and amending Condition PLN 10 to require a masonry trash enclosure, and the use of reasonable business practices to ensure compliance with PSMC Chapter 6.04 including dumpster or "walk-in refuse service."
(Approved)
Councilmember Hutcheson returned to the dais.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
DWIGHT MOORE, requested the City Council support the End of Life Options Act.
SCOTT CONNELLY, commented on military jet noise at the Palm Springs International Airport.
CHERYL HOUK, Palm Springs, commented on military jet noise at the Palm Springs International Airport.
JENNIFER CARLSON, commented on the Up with People upcoming events in the Coachella Valley.
REVONE BAUWENS, Palm Springs, commented on invocations at Council meetings in the City of Palm Springs.
WILLIAM SCHLANGER, Palm Springs, commented on Item 5.A. and stated his support for the Coachella Valley iHub.
LEVI VINCENT, Palm Springs, commented on Item 5.A. and stated his support for the Coachella Valley iHub.
NIKOHL VANDEL, Palm Springs, stated she does not know why she came here, and commented on the power plant.
TRAE DANIEL, Palm Springs, commented on military jet noise at the Palm Springs International Airport.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pougnet commented on the recent increase of military jet noise at the Palm Springs International Airport.
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.M., and 2.N. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, 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.M., and 2.N.
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. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1870 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BID PROTESTS:
Item 2D Staff Report
2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1871 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 5.34 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS:
Item 2E Staff Report
2.F. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2014:
Item 2F Staff Report
2.G. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RUNWAY PROJECT:
Item 2G Staff Report
2.H. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6208 WITH RKA CONSULTING GROUP FOR PLAN REVIEW SERVICES:
Item 2H Staff Report
2.I. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH POWELL CONSTRUCTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,487,990, AND APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5580 WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE BOGERT TRAIL BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT [FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BHLS 5282 (026) (CP 07-03)]:
Item 2I Staff Report
2.J. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,992.65 WITH GOLDEN VALLEY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CITY HALL AND POLICE STATION PARKING LOTS REHABILITATION PROJECT (CP 01-17 AND 13-34):
Item 2J Staff Report
2.K. FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS 2005-1 AND 2007-1 ANNUAL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTS:
Item 2K Staff Report
2.M. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION:
Item 2M Staff Report
2.N. APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH PALM SPRINGS WELDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,725 (PLUS APPLICABLE SALES TAX) FOR REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED METAL SCULPTURES WITHIN THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL MEDIAN:
Item 2N Staff Report
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin stated he has a property ownership related conflict of interest with respect to Item 2.L., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber.
2.L. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6548 WITH TRI-STAR CONTRACTING II, INC. FOR TRACT NO. 13257 (ARNICO TRACT) PHASE 3 SEWER IMPROVEMENTS (CP 13-26):
Item 2L Staff Report
Motion to approved 1) Approve Change Order No. 3 to Agreement No. A6548 in the amount of $2,257.50 with Tri-Star Contracting II, Inc. for Tract No. 13257 Phase 3 Sewer Improvements (CP 13-26); 2) Authorize a transfer from CDBG Unscheduled Capital Projects account number 137-4815-50000 in the amount of $2,000 to CDBG P.S. Arnico Tract Sewer Improvements account number 137-4815-63583; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6548. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approved 1) Approve Change Order No. 3 to Agreement No. A6548 in the amount of $2,257.50 with Tri-Star Contracti
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin returned to the dais.
2.O. COUNCIL CHAMBER, LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM, AND BROADCAST STUDIO AUDIO VISUAL UPGRADE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS APPROVAL:
Item 2O Staff Report
Al Smoot, Project Coordinator, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated February 4, 2015.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the follwoing: need for replacement of the speaker timer, including individual monitors at the dais, and the aesthetics for the installation of the components.
Motion to approved 1) Receive and file Staff update; and 2) Direct Staff to place the approval of plans and specifications, and authorization to bid on an upcoming City Council Agenda. Moved by Mayor Pougnet, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approved 1) Receive and file Staff update; and 2) Direct Staff to place the approval of plans and specifications
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. FUNDING FOR OPERATION SERVICES OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY INNOVATION HUB AND PALM SPRINGS ACCELERATOR CAMPUS:
Item 5A Staff Report
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated February 4, 2015.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following: funding, success of the iHub, the benefits to economic development, name change and other governance changes that may be needed.
Motion to approved 1) Approve additional funding for the operational services of the Coachella Valley Innovation Hub and Palm Springs Accelerator Campus in the amount of $131,320; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 23765, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $71,500 FOR THE COACHELLA VALLEY INNOVATION HUB PROGRAM;" and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Mills.
Vote to approved 1) Approve additional funding for the operational services of the Coachella Valley Innovation Hub and P
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Councilmember Foat provided an update on the Riverside County Transportation Commission.
Councilmember Mills thanked Staff for the repairing of the sculptures Gene Autry and commented on the skinning of Palm Trees.
Mayor Pougnet questioned the start date of the construction of the Tahquitz Median, and commented on homeless services in the City of Palm Springs.
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