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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
Roll Call: 5 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Foat noted a property related conflict of interest on Item 2.F. and stated she would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and requested Items 2.H., 2.Q., and 2.AA. for separate discussion.
Councilmember Hutcheson noted his abstention on Item 2.B., Approval of the City Council Minutes for September 16, 2015.
Motion to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
PRESENTATIONS:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. SEWER CONSTRUCTION REFUND AGREEMENT WITH CHRISTOPHER MEYERS FOR A PUBLIC SEWER LINE EXTENSION IN CANTINA WAY:
Item 1A Staff Report
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated October 7, 2015.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to approve 1) Approve the Sewer Construction Refund Agreement with Christopher Meyers for a public sewer line extension in Cantina Way; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to record the Sewer Construction Refund Agreement with the Riverside County Recorder. A6765. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve 1) Approve the Sewer Construction Refund Agreement with Christopher Meyers for a public sewer line extension in Cantina Way; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to record the Sewer Construction Refund Agreement with the Riverside County Recorder. A6765. (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
TRAVIS ARMSTRONG, commented on the installation of recycling containers in City parks.
ALLEN WORTHY, commented on the City Council voting and contacting City Hall.
ANDREI DOROSHIN, commented on Invisible Sea, Inc. organization and proposal to save the Salton Sea.
DEAN MANGIONE, Palm Springs, requested the City Council pull from the Consent Calendar Item 2.D. regarding permits for small residential rooftop solar.
TONY AGUILAR, Palm Springs, commented on the Greater Palm Springs Golf Classic, and requested the City Council name a street after Trini Lopez.
BOB ALEXANDER, requested the City Council name a street after Trini Lopez.
FRANK TYSEN, requested the City Council name a street after Trini Lopez.
PETE PENTA, requested the City Council name a street after Trini Lopez.
MIKE SCHAEFER, requested the City Council consider financial awards to reward voters who participate in the election.
DARYL TERRELL, Moreno Valley, encouraged City residents to continue to have hope to address current events.
DONNA CHABAN DELMAS, requested the City Council consider an application by Joy Brown Meredith for medical cannabis.
BARBARA MARSHALL, commented on La Serena Villas Historic Designation and the current restoration efforts.
NANCY STUART, Palm Springs, provided an update on the activities of the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority Tramway Board.
DR. JONATHAN FREEMAN, Palm Springs, requested the City Council consider action on the vacant Magruder property.
ELAY GOODMAR, commented on Dmitri Navroska operating in Palm Springs.
JOHN TYMON, commented on the removal of his vehicle from his driveway.
RICHARD FINN, requested the City Council consider a proclamation for one day of peace and create a day of peace in the City of Palm Springs.
GARY JOHNS, Chair Historic Site Preservation Board, and commented on the condition of the Cornella White House.
IAN ARMSTRONG, commented on cannabis products and the application process.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin requested the City address the Code Enforcement activities on the vacant Magruder property, and requested City Staff review solar glare.
Councilmember Foat provided an update on the Palm Springs Homeless Task Force.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the capital improvements and Development in South Palm Springs.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., 2.N., 2.O., 2.P., 2.R., 2.S., 2.T., 2.U., 2.V., 2.W., 2.X., 2.Y., and 2.Z. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., 2.N., 2.O., 2.P., 2.R., 2.S., 2.T., 2.U., 2.V., 2.W., 2.X., 2.Y., and 2.Z. (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. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF ROBERT MOON FROM THE MEASURE J OVERSIGHT COMMISSION:
Item 2C Staff Report
2.D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1885 PROVIDING FOR AN EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65850.5:
Item 2D Staff Report
2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1888 ADDING SECTION 10.24.021 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, PROHIBITING THE RETAIL SALE OF DOGS AND CATS WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND CEQA EXEMPTION:
Item 2E Staff Report
2.F. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1886 APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 374 IN LIEU OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR A 39-ROOM HOTEL DEVELOPMENT WITH ACCESSORY USES ON A 1.13-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 750 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE:
Item 2F Staff Report
2.G. TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF AUGUST 31, 2015:
Item 2G Staff Report
2.I. PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN INTERIM RETIRED ANNUITANT TO THE VACANT POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21221(H) EFFECTIVE AUGUST 10, 2015:
Item 2I Staff Report
2.J. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE NATURAL GAS FOR A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2017:
Item 2J Staff Report
2.K. REJECT THE BID RECEIVED FOR THE AIRPORT LANDSCAPE CONVERSION PROJECT (CP 15-22):
Item 2K Staff Report
2.L. ACCEPTANCE OF FIRE STATION NO. 442 EMERGENCY GENERATOR INSTALLATION (CP 13-29):
Item 2L Staff Report
2.M. CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,669.75 WITH GOLDEN VALLEY CONSTRUCTION FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $188,734.10, AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE ANDREAS ROAD TWO-WAY CONVERSION (CP 13-27):
Item 2M Staff Report
2.N. APPROVAL OF A SEWER CONNECTION EXEMPTION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED 2425 TUSCAN ROAD IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 15 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE:
Item 2N Staff Report
2.O. APPROVAL OF AN ENCROACHMENT LICENSE TO DEAD OR ALIVE LLC, FOR CERTAIN PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 150 E. PALM CANYON DRIVE, ENGINEERING FILE ENCROACHMENT LICENSE (EL) 15-01:
Item 2O Staff Report
2.P. APPROVE THE USE OF SPECIFIED LIBRARY NAMES TO THE FRIENDS OF THE PALM SPRINGS LIBRARY AND THE PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR FUNDRAISING PURPOSES:
Item 2P Staff Report
2.R. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF JEFF CONWELL FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION:
Item 2R No Staff Report
2.S. AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR PROPOSITION 1 GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY:
Item 2S Staff Report
2.T. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO LEASE AGREEMENT NO. A5917 WITH THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS FOR COUNTER USE AT THE VISITOR CENTER LOCATED AT 2901 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING TOURISM:
Item 2T Staff Report
2.U. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU FOR COOPERATIVE AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT COST SHARING:
Item 2U Staff Report
2.V. ACCEPTANCE OF THE PAVEMENT OVERLAY AND RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (CP 14-04):
Item 2V Staff Report
2.W. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR THE RAMON ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION (CP 14-02) FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. STPLN-5282 (043):
Item 2W Staff Report
2.X. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CCS CONTRACTORS INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $157,500 FOR THE FIRE STATION NO. 2 CHILLER REPLACEMENT PROJECT (CP 14-17):
Item 2X Staff Report
2.Y. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO HOT LINE CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $219,800 FOR THE DEMUTH PARK AND RUTH HARDY PARK SECURITY PATH LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS (CP 14-19):
Item 2Y Staff Report
2.Z. PROPOSED RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY SETTING THE RATE ON THE 911 EMERGENCY ACCESS LINE TAX ON PREPAID WIRELESS SERVICE AND CONVERTING THE RATE TO A PERCENTAGE PURSUANT TO AB 1717 TO ENSURE COLLECTION OF THE CITY’S 911 EMERGENCY ACCESS LINE TAX ON PREPAID WIRELESS SERVICE:
Item 2Z Staff Report
Item 2BB Staff Report
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.H. COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (CVEP) ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2014, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2015:
Item 2H Staff Report
Councilmember Foat commented on the lack of public knowledge regarding the iHub and the Palm Springs Accelerator Campus.
Motion to approve Receive and file the CVEP Annual Report, for the period of July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Receive and file the CVEP Annual Report, for the period of July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015. (Approved)
2.Q. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF ALISON ELSNER FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION:
Item 2Q Staff Report
Councilmember Foat thanked Alison Elsner for her community service, and commented on the joint efforts with the Sustainability Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission for water conservation.
Motion to approve 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Alison Elsner from the Parks and Recreation Commission; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a notice of vacancy for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2017. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Alison Elsner from the Parks and Recreation Commission; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a notice of vacancy for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2017. (Approved)
2.AA. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO GOLDEN VISTA CONSTRUCTION INC. DBA GOLDEN VALLEY CONSTRUCTION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $346,141 FOR THE TAHQUITZ CREEK TRIANGLE GATEWAY (CP 14-16):
Item 2AA Staff Report
Councilmember Foat requested the reactivation of the Tahquitz Creek Subcommittee.
Motion to approve 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Alison Elsner from the Parks and Recreation Commission; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a notice of vacancy for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2017. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Alison Elsner from the Parks and Recreation Commission; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a notice of vacancy for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2017. (Approved)
2.BB. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE PALM SPRINGS ENTRY SIGNS (CP 13-31):
Item 2BB Staff Report
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated October 7, 2015.
ACTION:
1) Reject all bids for the Palm Springs Entry Signs (CP 13-31); and 2) Authorize Staff to advertise and solicit new bids for the project.
By unanimous consent of the City Council (4-0), noting the absence of Councilmember Mills.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Mayor Pougnet stated to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest he would not participate in the discussion or vote with respect to Item 4.A., and left Council Chamber.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin conducted this portion of the meeting.
4.A. CITY COUNCIL DIRECTED INDEPENDENT LEGAL REVIEW OF POLICY, PROCEDURES, REGULATIONS AND PRACTICES FOR THE TRANSFER AND/OR SALE OF CITY AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OWNED REAL PROPERTY AND THE LONG TERM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN:
Item 4A Staff Report
Item 4A Additional Material Kane Ballermer & Berkman
Item 4A Additional Material RDA
Dan Carigg, League of California Cities, provided an update on the status of the Dissolution Act.
Murray Kane, Kane, Ballmer & Berkman, provided background information as outlined in his Independent Legal Review of the City's actions on the Transfer/Sale of Successor Agency property and the Long Term Property Management Plan.
City Manager Ready provided a Staff response to the Independent Legal Review, and provided proposed steps going forward.
ACTION:
Receive the Independent legal review report, from Kane, Ballmer and Berkman, on the former Redevelopment Agency property transactions and the long term property management plan as approved by the Successor Agency, the Oversight Board and the California Department of Finance.
By consensus of the City Council (3-0), noting the absence of Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Mills.
The City Council recessed at 8:59 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 9:08 p.m., and the Mayor returned to the dais.
4.B. APPROVAL OF VARIOUS AGREEMENTS WITH SOLARCITY CORPORATION FOR SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AT SUNRISE PARK, AND APPROVAL OF A CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, AS PART OF THE CITYWIDE SOLAR PROJECT (CP 15-03):
Item 4B Staff Report
Item 4B Additional Material, Page 9 Revised
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated October 7, 2015.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin commented on the scope of the project.
Motion to approve 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23905, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CERTAIN INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING AGREEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED CONTRACTS WITH SOLARCITY CORPORATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 5956, ET SEQ., FOR THE COMPLETE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND AT SUNRISE PARK, AND APPROVING AND ORDERING THE FILING OF A CEQA NOTICE OF EXEMPTION;” 2) Approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. A6401 increasing the contract amount by $69,650 for a total not to exceed amount of $246,213 with Newcomb/Anderson/McCormick, Inc., for contract negotiation and coordination services; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6772. A6773. A6401. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23905, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CERTAIN INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING AGREEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED CONTRACTS WITH SOLARCITY CORPORATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 5956, ET SEQ., FOR THE COMPLETE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND AT SUNRISE PARK, AND APPROVING AND ORDERING THE FILING OF A CEQA NOTICE OF EXEMPTION;” 2) Approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. A6401 increasing the contract amount by $69,650 for a total not to exceed amount of $246,213 with Newcomb/Anderson/McCormick, Inc., for contract negotiation and coordination services; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6772. A6773. A6401. (Approved)
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU:
Item 5A Staff Report
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated October 7, 2015.
Motion to approve 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23906, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT;” and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A2660. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23906, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT;” and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A2660. (Approved)
5.B. PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM LEASE AMENDMENT FOR EXPANSION:
Item 5B Staff Report
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated October 7, 2015.
Mayor Pougnet stated the Museum has been an attraction and offers educational programs and recommends the City moves forward.
ACTION:
Direct Staff to proceed with further negotiations with the Palm Springs Air Museum and return to the City Council.
By unanimous consent of the City Council (4-0) noting the absence of Councilmember Mills.
5.C. APPROVE SIDE LETTERS OF AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM SPRINGS FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION AND THE FIRE SAFETY ASSOCIATION MODIFYING THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SHIFT SCHEDULE ON A TRIAL BASIS:
Item 5C Staff Report
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated October 7, 2015.
Motion to approve 1) Approve Side Letters of Agreement with the Palm Springs Fire Management Association and the Palm Springs Fire Safety Association modifying the fire suppression shift schedule to a “48/96” schedule for a 384 day trial period to be in compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5428. A5364. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pougnet.
Vote to approve 1) Approve Side Letters of Agreement with the Palm Springs Fire Management Association and the Palm Springs Fire Safety Association modifying the fire suppression shift schedule to a “48/96” schedule for a 384 day trial period to be in compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5428. A5364. (Approved)
5.D. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO INTERMOUNTAIN SLURRY SEAL COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,760,067, APPROVE AN ADDITIONAL LIST OF STREETS AND AUTHORIZE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NOT TO EXCEED $540,000, AND AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,862 TO WILLDAN ENGINEERING FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE 2015 CITYWIDE ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL (CP 15-02):
Item 5D Staff Report
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated October 7, 2015.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin commented on the number of additional streets and the breadth of streets in all neighborhoods.
Motion to approve 1) Award a construction contract to Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. in the amount of $1,760,067for the 2015 Citywide Annual Slurry Seal (CP 15-02); 2) Approve the list of recommended additional streets to include in the 2015 Citywide Annual Slurry Seal (CP 15-02), and authorize the City Manager to approve a Construction Contract Change Order in an amount not to exceed $540,000; 3) Authorize a Purchase Order to Willdan Engineering, pursuant to On-Call Agreement No. A6688, in the amount of $100,862 for construction management and inspection services for the 2015 Citywide Annual Slurry Seal (CP 15-02; 4); Adopt Resolution No. 23907, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016; and 5) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6774. A6688. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approve 1) Award a construction contract to Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. in the amount of $1,760,067for the 2015 Citywide Annual Slurry Seal (CP 15-02); 2) Approve the list of recommended additional streets to include in the 2015 Citywide Annual Slurry Seal (CP 15-02), and authorize the City Manager to approve a Construction Contract Change Order in an amount not to exceed $540,000; 3) Authorize a Purchase Order to Willdan Engineering, pursuant to On-Call Agreement No. A6688, in the amount of $100,862 for construction management and inspection services for the 2015 Citywide Annual Slurry Seal (CP 15-02; 4); Adopt Resolution No. 23907, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016; and 5) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6774. A6688. (Approved)
5.E. FACADE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH MARIANNE HUNZINGER FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 236 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,269.00:
Item 5E Staff Report
City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated October 7, 2015.
Councilmember Foat requested Staff address the use of neon signage.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin noted the change in the process for the public awareness of scope of grants.
Motion to approve 1) Approve a Facade Grant Agreement with Marianne Hunzinger for property located at 236 North Palm Canyon Drive in the amount of $1,269.00; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents related to the Facade Grant Agreement. A6775. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve 1) Approve a Facade Grant Agreement with Marianne Hunzinger for property located at 236 North Palm Canyon Drive in the amount of $1,269.00; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents related to the Facade Grant Agreement. A6775. (Approved)
5.F. FACADE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH TAREEF TALALA FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 266 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000:
Item 5F Staff Report
Motion to approve 1) Approve a Facade Grant Agreement in the amount of $5,000.00 with Tareef Talala for property located at 266 South Palm Canyon Drive; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents related to the Facade Grant Agreement. A6776. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve 1) Approve a Facade Grant Agreement in the amount of $5,000.00 with Tareef Talala for property located at 266 South Palm Canyon Drive; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents related to the Facade Grant Agreement. A6776. (Approved)
Councilmember Foat stated she has a business related conflict of interest with respect to Item 5.G., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber.
5.G. APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY OFFICE SPACE AT MIZELL SENIOR CENTER PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE 1988 LEASE AGREEMENT:
Item 5G Staff Report
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated October 7, 2015.
Motion to approve 1) Approve the request to locate a temporary 10’ x 24’ office trailer on the senior center property through June 2017; and 2) Direct staff to issue a Land Use Permit for the temporary office trailer, subject to conditions. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve 1) Approve the request to locate a temporary 10’ x 24’ office trailer on the senior center property through June 2017; and 2) Direct staff to issue a Land Use Permit for the temporary office trailer, subject to conditions. (Approved)
Councilmember Foat returned to the dais.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
Roll Call: 5 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Foat noted a property related conflict of interest on Item 2.F. and stated she would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and requested Items 2.H., 2.Q., and 2.AA. for separate discussion.
Councilmember Hutcheson noted his abstention on Item 2.B., Approval of the City Council Minutes for September 16, 2015.
Motion to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
PRESENTATIONS:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. SEWER CONSTRUCTION REFUND AGREEMENT WITH CHRISTOPHER MEYERS FOR A PUBLIC SEWER LINE EXTENSION IN CANTINA WAY:
Item 1A Staff Report
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated October 7, 2015.
Mayor Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to approve 1) Approve the Sewer Construction Refund Agreement with Christopher Meyers for a public sewer line extension in Cantina Way; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to record the Sewer Construction Refund Agreement with the Riverside County Recorder. A6765. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve 1) Approve the Sewer Construction Refund Agreement with Christopher Meyers for a public sewer line extension in Cantina Way; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to record the Sewer Construction Refund Agreement with the Riverside County Recorder. A6765. (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
TRAVIS ARMSTRONG, commented on the installation of recycling containers in City parks.
ALLEN WORTHY, commented on the City Council voting and contacting City Hall.
ANDREI DOROSHIN, commented on Invisible Sea, Inc. organization and proposal to save the Salton Sea.
DEAN MANGIONE, Palm Springs, requested the City Council pull from the Consent Calendar Item 2.D. regarding permits for small residential rooftop solar.
TONY AGUILAR, Palm Springs, commented on the Greater Palm Springs Golf Classic, and requested the City Council name a street after Trini Lopez.
BOB ALEXANDER, requested the City Council name a street after Trini Lopez.
FRANK TYSEN, requested the City Council name a street after Trini Lopez.
PETE PENTA, requested the City Council name a street after Trini Lopez.
MIKE SCHAEFER, requested the City Council consider financial awards to reward voters who participate in the election.
DARYL TERRELL, Moreno Valley, encouraged City residents to continue to have hope to address current events.
DONNA CHABAN DELMAS, requested the City Council consider an application by Joy Brown Meredith for medical cannabis.
BARBARA MARSHALL, commented on La Serena Villas Historic Designation and the current restoration efforts.
NANCY STUART, Palm Springs, provided an update on the activities of the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority Tramway Board.
DR. JONATHAN FREEMAN, Palm Springs, requested the City Council consider action on the vacant Magruder property.
ELAY GOODMAR, commented on Dmitri Navroska operating in Palm Springs.
JOHN TYMON, commented on the removal of his vehicle from his driveway.
RICHARD FINN, requested the City Council consider a proclamation for one day of peace and create a day of peace in the City of Palm Springs.
GARY JOHNS, Chair Historic Site Preservation Board, and commented on the condition of the Cornella White House.
IAN ARMSTRONG, commented on cannabis products and the application process.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin requested the City address the Code Enforcement activities on the vacant Magruder property, and requested City Staff review solar glare.
Councilmember Foat provided an update on the Palm Springs Homeless Task Force.
Mayor Pougnet commented on the capital improvements and Development in South Palm Springs.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., 2.N., 2.O., 2.P., 2.R., 2.S., 2.T., 2.U., 2.V., 2.W., 2.X., 2.Y., and 2.Z. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.F., 2.G., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., 2.M., 2.N., 2.O., 2.P., 2.R., 2.S., 2.T., 2.U., 2.V., 2.W., 2.X., 2.Y., and 2.Z. (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. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF ROBERT MOON FROM THE MEASURE J OVERSIGHT COMMISSION:
Item 2C Staff Report
2.D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1885 PROVIDING FOR AN EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65850.5:
Item 2D Staff Report
2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1888 ADDING SECTION 10.24.021 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, PROHIBITING THE RETAIL SALE OF DOGS AND CATS WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND CEQA EXEMPTION:
Item 2E Staff Report
2.F. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1886 APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 374 IN LIEU OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR A 39-ROOM HOTEL DEVELOPMENT WITH ACCESSORY USES ON A 1.13-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 750 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE:
Item 2F Staff Report
2.G. TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF AUGUST 31, 2015:
Item 2G Staff Report
2.I. PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN INTERIM RETIRED ANNUITANT TO THE VACANT POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21221(H) EFFECTIVE AUGUST 10, 2015:
Item 2I Staff Report
2.J. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE NATURAL GAS FOR A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2017:
Item 2J Staff Report
2.K. REJECT THE BID RECEIVED FOR THE AIRPORT LANDSCAPE CONVERSION PROJECT (CP 15-22):
Item 2K Staff Report
2.L. ACCEPTANCE OF FIRE STATION NO. 442 EMERGENCY GENERATOR INSTALLATION (CP 13-29):
Item 2L Staff Report
2.M. CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,669.75 WITH GOLDEN VALLEY CONSTRUCTION FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $188,734.10, AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE ANDREAS ROAD TWO-WAY CONVERSION (CP 13-27):
Item 2M Staff Report
2.N. APPROVAL OF A SEWER CONNECTION EXEMPTION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED 2425 TUSCAN ROAD IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 15 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE:
Item 2N Staff Report
2.O. APPROVAL OF AN ENCROACHMENT LICENSE TO DEAD OR ALIVE LLC, FOR CERTAIN PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 150 E. PALM CANYON DRIVE, ENGINEERING FILE ENCROACHMENT LICENSE (EL) 15-01:
Item 2O Staff Report
2.P. APPROVE THE USE OF SPECIFIED LIBRARY NAMES TO THE FRIENDS OF THE PALM SPRINGS LIBRARY AND THE PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR FUNDRAISING PURPOSES:
Item 2P Staff Report
2.R. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF JEFF CONWELL FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION:
Item 2R No Staff Report
2.S. AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR PROPOSITION 1 GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY:
Item 2S Staff Report
2.T. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO LEASE AGREEMENT NO. A5917 WITH THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS FOR COUNTER USE AT THE VISITOR CENTER LOCATED AT 2901 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING TOURISM:
Item 2T Staff Report
2.U. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU FOR COOPERATIVE AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT COST SHARING:
Item 2U Staff Report
2.V. ACCEPTANCE OF THE PAVEMENT OVERLAY AND RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (CP 14-04):
Item 2V Staff Report
2.W. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR THE RAMON ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION (CP 14-02) FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. STPLN-5282 (043):
Item 2W Staff Report
2.X. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CCS CONTRACTORS INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $157,500 FOR THE FIRE STATION NO. 2 CHILLER REPLACEMENT PROJECT (CP 14-17):
Item 2X Staff Report
2.Y. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO HOT LINE CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $219,800 FOR THE DEMUTH PARK AND RUTH HARDY PARK SECURITY PATH LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS (CP 14-19):
Item 2Y Staff Report
2.Z. PROPOSED RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY SETTING THE RATE ON THE 911 EMERGENCY ACCESS LINE TAX ON PREPAID WIRELESS SERVICE AND CONVERTING THE RATE TO A PERCENTAGE PURSUANT TO AB 1717 TO ENSURE COLLECTION OF THE CITY’S 911 EMERGENCY ACCESS LINE TAX ON PREPAID WIRELESS SERVICE:
Item 2Z Staff Report
Item 2BB Staff Report
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.H. COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (CVEP) ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2014, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2015:
Item 2H Staff Report
Councilmember Foat commented on the lack of public knowledge regarding the iHub and the Palm Springs Accelerator Campus.
Motion to approve Receive and file the CVEP Annual Report, for the period of July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve Receive and file the CVEP Annual Report, for the period of July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015. (Approved)
2.Q. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF ALISON ELSNER FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION:
Item 2Q Staff Report
Councilmember Foat thanked Alison Elsner for her community service, and commented on the joint efforts with the Sustainability Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission for water conservation.
Motion to approve 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Alison Elsner from the Parks and Recreation Commission; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a notice of vacancy for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2017. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Alison Elsner from the Parks and Recreation Commission; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a notice of vacancy for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2017. (Approved)
2.AA. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO GOLDEN VISTA CONSTRUCTION INC. DBA GOLDEN VALLEY CONSTRUCTION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $346,141 FOR THE TAHQUITZ CREEK TRIANGLE GATEWAY (CP 14-16):
Item 2AA Staff Report
Councilmember Foat requested the reactivation of the Tahquitz Creek Subcommittee.
Motion to approve 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Alison Elsner from the Parks and Recreation Commission; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a notice of vacancy for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2017. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Alison Elsner from the Parks and Recreation Commission; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a notice of vacancy for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2017. (Approved)
2.BB. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE PALM SPRINGS ENTRY SIGNS (CP 13-31):
Item 2BB Staff Report
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated October 7, 2015.
ACTION:
1) Reject all bids for the Palm Springs Entry Signs (CP 13-31); and 2) Authorize Staff to advertise and solicit new bids for the project.
By unanimous consent of the City Council (4-0), noting the absence of Councilmember Mills.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Mayor Pougnet stated to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest he would not participate in the discussion or vote with respect to Item 4.A., and left Council Chamber.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin conducted this portion of the meeting.
4.A. CITY COUNCIL DIRECTED INDEPENDENT LEGAL REVIEW OF POLICY, PROCEDURES, REGULATIONS AND PRACTICES FOR THE TRANSFER AND/OR SALE OF CITY AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OWNED REAL PROPERTY AND THE LONG TERM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN:
Item 4A Staff Report
Item 4A Additional Material Kane Ballermer & Berkman
Item 4A Additional Material RDA
Dan Carigg, League of California Cities, provided an update on the status of the Dissolution Act.
Murray Kane, Kane, Ballmer & Berkman, provided background information as outlined in his Independent Legal Review of the City's actions on the Transfer/Sale of Successor Agency property and the Long Term Property Management Plan.
City Manager Ready provided a Staff response to the Independent Legal Review, and provided proposed steps going forward.
ACTION:
Receive the Independent legal review report, from Kane, Ballmer and Berkman, on the former Redevelopment Agency property transactions and the long term property management plan as approved by the Successor Agency, the Oversight Board and the California Department of Finance.
By consensus of the City Council (3-0), noting the absence of Mayor Pougnet and Councilmember Mills.
The City Council recessed at 8:59 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 9:08 p.m., and the Mayor returned to the dais.
4.B. APPROVAL OF VARIOUS AGREEMENTS WITH SOLARCITY CORPORATION FOR SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AT SUNRISE PARK, AND APPROVAL OF A CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, AS PART OF THE CITYWIDE SOLAR PROJECT (CP 15-03):
Item 4B Staff Report
Item 4B Additional Material, Page 9 Revised
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated October 7, 2015.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin commented on the scope of the project.
Motion to approve 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23905, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CERTAIN INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING AGREEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED CONTRACTS WITH SOLARCITY CORPORATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 5956, ET SEQ., FOR THE COMPLETE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND AT SUNRISE PARK, AND APPROVING AND ORDERING THE FILING OF A CEQA NOTICE OF EXEMPTION;” 2) Approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. A6401 increasing the contract amount by $69,650 for a total not to exceed amount of $246,213 with Newcomb/Anderson/McCormick, Inc., for contract negotiation and coordination services; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6772. A6773. A6401. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23905, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CERTAIN INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING AGREEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED CONTRACTS WITH SOLARCITY CORPORATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 5956, ET SEQ., FOR THE COMPLETE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND AT SUNRISE PARK, AND APPROVING AND ORDERING THE FILING OF A CEQA NOTICE OF EXEMPTION;” 2) Approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. A6401 increasing the contract amount by $69,650 for a total not to exceed amount of $246,213 with Newcomb/Anderson/McCormick, Inc., for contract negotiation and coordination services; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6772. A6773. A6401. (Approved)
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU:
Item 5A Staff Report
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated October 7, 2015.
Motion to approve 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23906, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT;” and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A2660. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23906, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT;” and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A2660. (Approved)
5.B. PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM LEASE AMENDMENT FOR EXPANSION:
Item 5B Staff Report
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated October 7, 2015.
Mayor Pougnet stated the Museum has been an attraction and offers educational programs and recommends the City moves forward.
ACTION:
Direct Staff to proceed with further negotiations with the Palm Springs Air Museum and return to the City Council.
By unanimous consent of the City Council (4-0) noting the absence of Councilmember Mills.
5.C. APPROVE SIDE LETTERS OF AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM SPRINGS FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION AND THE FIRE SAFETY ASSOCIATION MODIFYING THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SHIFT SCHEDULE ON A TRIAL BASIS:
Item 5C Staff Report
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated October 7, 2015.
Motion to approve 1) Approve Side Letters of Agreement with the Palm Springs Fire Management Association and the Palm Springs Fire Safety Association modifying the fire suppression shift schedule to a “48/96” schedule for a 384 day trial period to be in compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5428. A5364. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pougnet.
Vote to approve 1) Approve Side Letters of Agreement with the Palm Springs Fire Management Association and the Palm Springs Fire Safety Association modifying the fire suppression shift schedule to a “48/96” schedule for a 384 day trial period to be in compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5428. A5364. (Approved)
5.D. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO INTERMOUNTAIN SLURRY SEAL COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,760,067, APPROVE AN ADDITIONAL LIST OF STREETS AND AUTHORIZE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NOT TO EXCEED $540,000, AND AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,862 TO WILLDAN ENGINEERING FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE 2015 CITYWIDE ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL (CP 15-02):
Item 5D Staff Report
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated October 7, 2015.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin commented on the number of additional streets and the breadth of streets in all neighborhoods.
Motion to approve 1) Award a construction contract to Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. in the amount of $1,760,067for the 2015 Citywide Annual Slurry Seal (CP 15-02); 2) Approve the list of recommended additional streets to include in the 2015 Citywide Annual Slurry Seal (CP 15-02), and authorize the City Manager to approve a Construction Contract Change Order in an amount not to exceed $540,000; 3) Authorize a Purchase Order to Willdan Engineering, pursuant to On-Call Agreement No. A6688, in the amount of $100,862 for construction management and inspection services for the 2015 Citywide Annual Slurry Seal (CP 15-02; 4); Adopt Resolution No. 23907, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016; and 5) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6774. A6688. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approve 1) Award a construction contract to Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. in the amount of $1,760,067for the 2015 Citywide Annual Slurry Seal (CP 15-02); 2) Approve the list of recommended additional streets to include in the 2015 Citywide Annual Slurry Seal (CP 15-02), and authorize the City Manager to approve a Construction Contract Change Order in an amount not to exceed $540,000; 3) Authorize a Purchase Order to Willdan Engineering, pursuant to On-Call Agreement No. A6688, in the amount of $100,862 for construction management and inspection services for the 2015 Citywide Annual Slurry Seal (CP 15-02; 4); Adopt Resolution No. 23907, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016; and 5) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6774. A6688. (Approved)
5.E. FACADE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH MARIANNE HUNZINGER FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 236 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,269.00:
Item 5E Staff Report
City Clerk Thompson provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated October 7, 2015.
Councilmember Foat requested Staff address the use of neon signage.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin noted the change in the process for the public awareness of scope of grants.
Motion to approve 1) Approve a Facade Grant Agreement with Marianne Hunzinger for property located at 236 North Palm Canyon Drive in the amount of $1,269.00; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents related to the Facade Grant Agreement. A6775. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve 1) Approve a Facade Grant Agreement with Marianne Hunzinger for property located at 236 North Palm Canyon Drive in the amount of $1,269.00; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents related to the Facade Grant Agreement. A6775. (Approved)
5.F. FACADE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH TAREEF TALALA FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 266 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000:
Item 5F Staff Report
Motion to approve 1) Approve a Facade Grant Agreement in the amount of $5,000.00 with Tareef Talala for property located at 266 South Palm Canyon Drive; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents related to the Facade Grant Agreement. A6776. Moved by Councilmember Hutcheson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin.
Vote to approve 1) Approve a Facade Grant Agreement in the amount of $5,000.00 with Tareef Talala for property located at 266 South Palm Canyon Drive; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents related to the Facade Grant Agreement. A6776. (Approved)
Councilmember Foat stated she has a business related conflict of interest with respect to Item 5.G., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber.
5.G. APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY OFFICE SPACE AT MIZELL SENIOR CENTER PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE 1988 LEASE AGREEMENT:
Item 5G Staff Report
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated October 7, 2015.
Motion to approve 1) Approve the request to locate a temporary 10’ x 24’ office trailer on the senior center property through June 2017; and 2) Direct staff to issue a Land Use Permit for the temporary office trailer, subject to conditions. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lewin, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson.
Vote to approve 1) Approve the request to locate a temporary 10’ x 24’ office trailer on the senior center property through June 2017; and 2) Direct staff to issue a Land Use Permit for the temporary office trailer, subject to conditions. (Approved)
Councilmember Foat returned to the dais.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
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