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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
PRESENTATIONS:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson stated City Staff requested Item 2.M. be removed from the Consent Calendar for a Staff Report and update.
Councilmember Kors requested Item 2.E. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Roberts requested Item 2.I. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills requested Item 2.G. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion, and noted his no vote on Item 2.C.
Mayor Moon noted his no vote on Item 2.C.
Motion to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Kors, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO PLACE DELINQUENT WASTE DISPOSAL CHARGES ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TAX ROLLS FOR COLLECTION:
Item 1A Staff Report
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated June 15, 2016.
Mayor Moon opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 24047, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING CERTAIN WASTE DISPOSAL ACCOUNTS TO BE DELINQUENT AND DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF THESE ACCOUNTS ON THE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLLS FOR COLLECTION.” Moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills.
Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 24047, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING CERTAIN WASTE DISPOSAL ACCOUNTS TO BE DELINQUENT AND DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF THESE ACCOUNTS ON THE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLLS FOR COLLECTION.” (Approved)
1.B. AN APPEAL BY THE ATEF D. JABER TRUST, OWNER OF FIESTA MARKET, REQUESTING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OVERTURN A CONDITION OF APPROVAL PROHIBITING THE SALE OF ALCOHOL IN SINGLE-SERVE CONTAINERS FOR A CONVENIENCE STORE USE; AND A REQUEST FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY (PCN) TO SELL BEER, WINE AND SPIRITS (TYPE 21, OFF-SALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE) AT THE FIESTA MARKET, LOCATED AT 3700 EAST VISTA CHINO, SUITE G, ZONE M-1-P (CASES 5.0691 CUP/APPEAL AND 5.0691 PCN):
Item 1B Staff Report
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated June 15, 2016.
Mayor Moon opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
DICK EVITT, representing Applicant, stated the condition is unfair for the Applicant as no other business in the area has a similar condition, the owner will take all ABC classes on the sale of alcohol, and commented on the notification provided by the applicant notice.
ALLEN WORTHY, stated the sale of single serve containers of alcohol should be outlawed in the entire City.
DICK EVITT, Applicant Rebuttal, commented on the protections and regulations regarding the sale of alcohol.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following: fairness of the condition and that it does not apply to any other business in the City, the applicability to this business since it is a new business, and the location of the business.
Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 24048, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE APPEAL BY THE ATEF D. JABER TRUST, REMOVING CONDITION OF APPROVAL ITEM PLN 8 FROM THE CONDITIONS RELATED TO APPROVAL OF CASE 5.0691 CUP, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CONVENIENCE STORE USE FOR “FIESTA MARKET” LOCATED AT 3700 EAST VISTA CHINO, SUITE G, ZONE M-1-P." Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills.
Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 24048, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE APPEAL BY THE ATEF D. JABER TRUST, REMOVING CONDITION OF APPROVAL ITEM PLN 8 FROM THE CONDITIONS RELATED TO APPROVAL OF CASE 5.0691 CUP, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CONVENIENCE STORE USE FOR “FIESTA MARKET” LOCATED AT 3700 EAST VISTA CHINO, SUITE G, ZONE M-1-P." (Approved)
Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 24049, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE WOULD BE SERVED BY THE ISSUANCE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE TYPE 21 AT 3700 EAST VISTA CHINO ROAD, SUITE G, WITHIN CENSUS TRACT 9412.00.” Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Kors.
Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 24049, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE WOULD BE SERVED BY THE ISSUANCE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE TYPE 21 AT 3700 EAST VISTA CHINO ROAD, SUITE G, WITHIN CENSUS TRACT 9412.00.” (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
DAVID POWELL, commented on Item 2.M. and requested the City stop the project and further review the project and the Environmental Impact Report.
ALLEN WORTHY, commented on the recent events in Orlando, Florida and commented on Item 2.E. regarding the Equality Act.
SUSIE BOWMAN, commented on Item 4.B., traffic speed on Farrell, requested the City Council approve the "road-diet," and consider a reduction of the speed limit on Farrell.
DAVID VOGEL, commented on Item 4.C. and the Measure J Commission recommendation for capital improvement projects and programs.
TRAVIS ARMSTRONG, commented on the use of the Palm Springs Dog Park and requested the City Council consider funding the Dog Park improvement project.
DARYL TERRELL, Moreno Valley, commented on the recent events in Orlando, Florida.
WARSLEY ARRUDA, commented on UBER drivers from Los Angeles operating in Palm Springs and at the Palm Springs International Airport.
KIMBERLY WEBB, commented on UBER drivers operating in the Coachella Valley and the Palm Springs International Airport.
VIC YEPELLO, commented on Item 4.B. and Item 4.C. and requested the City Council continue to support and fund bike lanes in the City of Palm Springs.
CHRISTINE HAMMOND, requested the City Council continued to support street repairs, in support of the OnePS recommendation to fund street repairs in the amount of $5.7 million for 7-years, and requested the City Council continue to support and fund bike lanes.
BRETT KLEIN, commented on Item 4.B. regarding the circulation element of the General Plan and requested the City Council continue to fund bike lanes.
DAVID FREEDMAN, requested the City Council support the Class 2 bike lanes on Murray Canyon and South Palm Canyon Drive, and La Verne Way.
RICHARD NOBLE, commented on the recent events in Orlando, Florida and the Equality Act.
RICK PANTELE, commented on Item 2.C. regarding medical cannabis permits in the City of Palm Springs.
MICHAEL HARRINGTON, commented on Item 2.E. and discrimination to the LGBT community.
ROBERT FINDLEY, commented on Item 2.E. regarding the Equality Act, requested the City Council direct the City Attorney to research an ordinance banning assault weapons in the City, and requested the City Council approve the BevMo request.
PATRICIA BRESLIN, commented on Item 2.I., requested additional education for alcohol beverage control, commented on the promised BUZZ turnaround at Spencers, and requested the City Council approve the Equality Act of 2015.
MATTHEW SHAPIRO, commented on the issuance of medical cannabis permits in the City of Palm Springs.
SCOTT LYLE, commented on Item 4.A. and requested the City Council support the early morning construction hours for the Andaz Hotel.
JOY BROWN MEREDITH, stated her support for Item 2.C. regarding medical cannabis, Item 4.A. regarding extending the construction hours for the Andaz Hotel, and Item 2.E. in support of the Equality Act.
RON deHART, Greater Palm Springs Pride, commented on Item 2.E. in support of the Equality Act, and commented on the Arenas event in support of Orlando, Florida.
PAULINA ANGEL, commented on Item 2.E. in support of the Equality Act.
JIM GAZAN, commented on Item 4.A. in support of the early request for construction hours for the Andaz, and Item 4.B. regarding the "road-diet" on Farrell.
KERRY DEAL, read a letter from Mike Thompson, LGBT Center, in support of the Equality Act.
REVOR EADE, commented on Item 2.E. in support of the Equality Act.
CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS AND UPDATES:
Councilmember Kors provided an update on the Ethics, Transparency and Governmental Reform Task Force, and requested the City Council schedule a Study Session with the Task Force in October.
Councilmember Roberts provided an update on the Security Plan Committee for the Town and Country Center.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Kors commented on the recent events in Orlando, Florida, and requested an item be placed on the next agenda to discuss a gun control ordinance.
Councilmember Roberts commented on gun control ordinances and the recent events in Orlando, Florida.
Mayor Moon thanked the first-responders in the City of Palm Springs.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.F., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., and 2.N. Moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Kors.
Vote to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.F., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., and 2.N. (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. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1892 RELATING TO HOURS OF OPERATION AND MEDICAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION FACILITIES FOR PERMITTED MEDICAL CANNABIS COLLECTIVES AND COOPERATIVES:
Item 2C Staff Report
2.D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2016:
Item 2D Staff Report
2.F. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER AUTHORIZATION WITH INTERMOUNTAIN SLURRY SEAL, INC. FOR THE 2015 CITYWIDE ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROJECT (CP 15-02):
Item 2F Staff Report
2.H. REQUEST BY BEVERAGES AND MORE, INC. (BEV MO!) FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY (PCN) FOR THE SALE OF BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS ASSOCIATED WITH THREE LIQUOR LICENSE TYPES, TYPE 21 (GENERAL OFF-SALE); TYPE 42 (ON-SALE BEER AND WINE, PUBLIC PREMISES), AND TYPE 86 (INSTRUCTIONAL TASTING) TO SELL AT A PROPOSED RETAIL STORE LOCATED AT 333 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD (CASE 5.1392 PCN):
Item 2H Staff Report
2.I. ACCEPTANCE OF $48,619 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) FOR AN ALCOHOL ENFORCEMENT AND AWARENESS PROJECT:
Item 2I Staff Report
2.J. ACCEPT AN AWARD FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,730 AND APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY AND CITY OF RIVERSIDE AND OTHER PARTICIPATING CITIES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GRANT:
Item 2J Staff Report
2.K. APPROVE ANNUAL INSURANCE POLICY RENEWALS FOR THE CITY’S INSURANCE PORTFOLIO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-17:
Item 2K Staff Report
2.L. APPROVAL OF A BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 WITH INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC. FOR ON-CALL PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING COORDINATION ON VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS:
Item 2L Staff Report
2.N. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO NR DEVELOPMENT, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,500 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS LIBRARY SHADE STRUCTURE PROJECT (CP 15-27):
Item 2N Staff Report
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.E. PROPOSED RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE EQUALITY ACT:
Item 2E Staff Report
Councilmember Kors provided background information as outlined in the proposed resolution dated June 15, 2016.
Councilmember Foat requested the Resolution be signed by all Councilmembers.
Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 24050, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING CONGRESS TO PASS THE EQUALITY ACT TO ENSURE THAT FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS ARE FULLY INCLUSIVE OF PROTECTIONS ON THE BASIS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AND SEX.” Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Moon.
Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 24050, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING CONGRESS TO PASS THE EQUALITY ACT TO ENSURE THAT FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS ARE FULLY INCLUSIVE OF PROTECTIONS ON THE BASIS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AND SEX.” (Approved)
2.G. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE TAHQUITZ CREEK LEVEE IMPROVEMENTS (CP 08-26):
Item 2G Staff Report
Councilmember Mills questioned if the plans and specifications were reviewed by the Golf Course Staff.
Motion to approve 1) Approve the plans, specifications, and estimate; and 2) Authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Tahquitz Creek Levee Improvements Project (CP 08-26). Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Roberts.
Vote to approve 1) Approve the plans, specifications, and estimate; and 2) Authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Tahquitz Creek Levee Improvements Project (CP 08-26). (Approved)
2.M. APPROVE THE DREAM HOTEL AS THE DESIGNATED HOTEL FOR THE SELENE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF THE CLOSE OF ESCROW ON THE SALE OF PROPERTY FROM THE CITY TO SELENE:
Item 2M Staff Report
Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated June 15, 2016.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following: the entitlements have been approved, the design and architecture have been approved and any changes would require additional approval, building permits have not been approved, the approval process with the Planning Commission, changes in the mix of use between residential and hotel rooms would require additional approval, the City Council actions on this item are only for the brand, any other changes would require additional approval, the discussion and negotiation between the developer and the neighborhood, and the residential component within the project for self-policing of noise.
Motion to approve 1) Approve the Dream Hotel as the designated hotel brand for the Selene project; 2) Authorize an extension of the closing date for the sale of the property from the City to Selene Palm Springs LLC for one month to July 31, 2016; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6329. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approve 1) Approve the Dream Hotel as the designated hotel brand for the Selene project; 2) Authorize an extension of the closing date for the sale of the property from the City to Selene Palm Springs LLC for one month to July 31, 2016; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6329. (Approved)
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
The City Council recessed at 8:11 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:22 p.m.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. REPORT ON BUILDING OFFICIAL APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR EARLY CONSTRUCTION START TIME OF 3:00 A.M. TO 7:00 A.M. FROM MONDAY THRU FRIDAY FOR CERTAIN WORK ACTIVITIES AT THE ANDAZ HOTEL CONSTRUCTION SITE FROM JUNE 20, 2016, THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2016:
Item 4A Staff Report
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated June 15, 2016.
The City Council questioned if any calls or correspondence was received regarding the early hours, conditioning the approval to end if complaints are received, the number of trucks per hour, the routes of the trucks, the staging of trucks, impacts to surrounding neighborhood, the proximity of the route to residential neighborhood, the impact of parking, previous approvals for other projects, requirement to include the project superintendent's phone number on materials distributed to neighbors, the distribution of the notice, the benefits of approval during off-season, the reason for the reduction of hours, adding recourse into the approval to end the permit, the impact to the developer should the approval be withdrawn, the process to inform the City of complaints, compiling a record of all complaints, and amending the start time to 2:00 a.m.
Motion to approve Authorize the Building Official's issuance of an Early Construction Start Permit, amending the start time to 2:00 a.m. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Mayor Moon.
Vote to approve Authorize the Building Official's issuance of an Early Construction Start Permit, amending the start time to 2:00 a.m. (Approved)
4.B. CONSIDER INITIATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS GENERAL PLAN TO REVISE THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT AND BIKEWAYS MAP:
Item 4B Staff Report
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated June 15, 2016.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following: any impact to CVLink, the speed along Farrell, the elimination of street parking, the implementation schedule, funds needed to implement the plan, the preference of Measure J to fund bike lanes, phasing with CVLink, the positive impact of Farrell to the high school and the Leisure Center, request the City Council move forward with a budget and refer to the Subcommittee.
Motion to approve 1) Direct Staff to proceed with the reclassification of the following four-lane streets for approved Class II bike lanes: Alejo Road, Amado Road, Arenas Road, Avenida Caballeros, Baristo Road, Calle El Segundo, El Cielo Road, Escoba Drive, Murray Canyon Drive and Toledo Avenue; 2) Direct Staff to proceed to revise Class II bike lanes to Class III bike routes on the following two-lane streets to maintain on-street parking: Araby Road, Barona Road, Compadre Road (Mesquite Avenue to Sonora Road), Mesquite Avenue (west of Sunrise Way), North Palm Canyon Drive (Tram Way to Alejo Road), Paseo Dorotea, Sonora Road (Compadre Road to El Cielo Road), Sunny Dunes Road and Via Escuela, 3) Direct the City Council Subcommittee to review four-lane streets to two-lane streets; and 4) Initiate an amendment to the 2007 Palm Springs General Plan to revise the Circulation Element and the Bikeways Map. Moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Kors.
Vote to approve 1) Direct Staff to proceed with the reclassification of the following four-lane streets for approved Class II bike lanes: Alejo Road, Amado Road, Arenas Road, Avenida Caballeros, Baristo Road, Calle El Segundo, El Cielo Road, Escoba Drive, Murray Canyon Drive and Toledo Avenue; 2) Direct Staff to proceed to revise Class II bike lanes to Class III bike routes on the following two-lane streets to maintain on-street parking: Araby Road, Barona Road, Compadre Road (Mesquite Avenue to Sonora Road), Mesquite Avenue (west of Sunrise Way), North Palm Canyon Drive (Tram Way to Alejo Road), Paseo Dorotea, Sonora Road (Compadre Road to El Cielo Road), Sunny Dunes Road and Via Escuela, 3) Direct the City Council Subcommittee to review four-lane streets to two-lane streets; and 4) Initiate an amendment to the 2007 Palm Springs General Plan to revise the Circulation Element and the Bikeways Map. (Approved)
4.C. CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON THE MEASURE J CAPITAL PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS AS PART OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 BUDGET:
Item 4C Staff Report
Item 4C Additional Materials
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated June 15, 2016.
The City Council discussed the priorities and capital projects.
ACTION:
Continue past the 10:00 p.m. tentative adjournment time.
By consensus of the City Council.
Motion to approve 1) Fund the Downtown Park using $2,400,000 of Quimby Funds and a General Fund Loan to the Measure J Fund of $1,000,000 per year for three-years as needed, for a total funding amount of $5,400,000; 2) Authorize the City Manager to appropriate the Measure J Unallocated Capital Improvement Projects for the projects as follows:
Decrease Allocated Funding of Bike Lanes from $2,400,000 to $600,000.
Decrease Allocated Funding for the BUZZ from $947,962 to $847,962.
Evaluation of all City Facilities $350,000.
Demuth Park ADA Design and Compliance $500,000.
Roof Replacements (City Hall/Leisure Center/Demuth) $275,000.
Swim Center Re-plaster $250,000.
HVAC Chiller Cooling Tower $210,000.
IT Backup Server, Firewalls and Security $100,000.
Police Technology Enhancements $600,000.
Cornelia White House Restoration $200,000.
Library Infrastructure Phase 1 $500,000.
Dog Park Improvement Project $330,000.
Chino Cone Trail $238,000. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Kors.
Vote to approve 1) Fund the Downtown Park using $2,400,000 of Quimby Funds and a General Fund Loan to the Measure J Fund of $1,000,000 per year for three-years as needed, for a total funding amount of $5,400,000; 2) Authorize the City Manager to appropriate the Measure J Unallocated Capital Improvement Projects for the projects as follows:
Decrease Allocated Funding of Bike Lanes from $2,400,000 to $600,000.
Decrease Allocated Funding for the BUZZ from $947,962 to $847,962.
Evaluation of all City Facilities $350,000.
Demuth Park ADA Design and Compliance $500,000.
Roof Replacements (City Hall/Leisure Center/Demuth) $275,000.
Swim Center Re-plaster $250,000.
HVAC Chiller Cooling Tower $210,000.
IT Backup Server, Firewalls and Security $100,000.
Police Technology Enhancements $600,000.
Cornelia White House Restoration $200,000.
Library Infrastructure Phase 1 $500,000.
Dog Park Improvement Project $330,000.
Chino Cone Trail $238,000. (Approved)
4.D. REVIEW AND APPOINT AD HOC AND STANDING CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES:
Item 4D Staff Report
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the standing and ad hoc subcommittees.
Motion to approve 1) The following Ad Hoc Subcommittees to be modified to Standing Subcommittees: Fund Raising, Trails, Medical Cannabis, Information Technology, Palm Springs International Film Festival, Historic Plaza Theatre; 2) The following Subcommittees to be deleted: Plaza Racquet Club, Tahquitz Median Landscape, Holiday Lighting; 3) Separate Street Naming from the Downtown Museum Market Plaza Project and appoint Mayor Pro Tem Mills and Councilmember Roberts to ad hoc Street Naming Subcommitte; 4) Appoint Mayor Moon and Councilmember Kors to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the City Attorney recruitment; 5) Appoint Councilmember Kors and Mayor Moon to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the Palm Canyon and Desert Arts Center; and 6) Appoint Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Roberts to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee to Annexations and land acquisitions. Moved by Mayor Moon, seconded by Councilmember Roberts.
Vote to approve 1) The following Ad Hoc Subcommittees to be modified to Standing Subcommittees: Fund Raising, Trails, Medical Cannabis, Information Technology, Palm Springs International Film Festival, Historic Plaza Theatre; 2) The following Subcommittees to be deleted: Plaza Racquet Club, Tahquitz Median Landscape, Holiday Lighting; 3) Separate Street Naming from the Downtown Museum Market Plaza Project and appoint Mayor Pro Tem Mills and Councilmember Roberts to ad hoc Street Naming Subcommitte; 4) Appoint Mayor Moon and Councilmember Kors to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the City Attorney recruitment; 5) Appoint Councilmember Kors and Mayor Moon to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the Palm Canyon and Desert Arts Center; and 6) Appoint Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Roberts to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee to Annexations and land acquisitions. (Approved)
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPOINTMENT OF VARIOUS COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD MEMBERS AS PART OF THE 2016 ANNUAL RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Item 5A No Staff Report
Motion to approve 1) Reappoint Norm King and Michael Call to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for the terms ending June 30, 2019; 2) Appoint Hunter Johnson to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for the term ending June 30, 2019; 3) Reappoint Grant Wilson to the Sustainability Commission for the term ending June 30, 2019; 4) Appoint Jennifer Futterman and Roy Clark to the Sustainability Commission for the term ending June 30, 2019; 5) Waive the requirement of Section 6 of Resolution No. 18804 for a one-time appointment to the Rent Review Commission; 6) Appoint Bob Elsner and Travis Armstrong to the Rent Review Commission for one pending Rent Review Hearing; and 7) Declare the appointments of Bob Elsner and Travis Armstrong to the Rent Review Commission automatically vacated once the Rent Review hearing is concluded. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Kors.
Vote to approve 1) Reappoint Norm King and Michael Call to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for the terms ending June 30, 2019; 2) Appoint Hunter Johnson to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for the term ending June 30, 2019; 3) Reappoint Grant Wilson to the Sustainability Commission for the term ending June 30, 2019; 4) Appoint Jennifer Futterman and Roy Clark to the Sustainability Commission for the term ending June 30, 2019; 5) Waive the requirement of Section 6 of Resolution No. 18804 for a one-time appointment to the Rent Review Commission; 6) Appoint Bob Elsner and Travis Armstrong to the Rent Review Commission for one pending Rent Review Hearing; and 7) Declare the appointments of Bob Elsner and Travis Armstrong to the Rent Review Commission automatically vacated once the Rent Review hearing is concluded. (Approved)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Mayor Moon requested an update on the Council Chamber Improvement Project.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills requested a discussion on the SHoPS request for a Business Improvement District.
Councilmember Kors commented on the Urgency Ordinance regarding Vacation Rentals, requested the July 6, 2016, Closed Session begin at 4:00 p.m. and include the City Manager Performance Evaluation.
ADJOURNMENT:
Jun 15, 2016 City Council Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
PRESENTATIONS:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson stated City Staff requested Item 2.M. be removed from the Consent Calendar for a Staff Report and update.
Councilmember Kors requested Item 2.E. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Roberts requested Item 2.I. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills requested Item 2.G. be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion, and noted his no vote on Item 2.C.
Mayor Moon noted his no vote on Item 2.C.
Motion to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. Moved by Councilmember Kors, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approve Accept the Agenda as amended. (Approved)
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO PLACE DELINQUENT WASTE DISPOSAL CHARGES ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TAX ROLLS FOR COLLECTION:
Item 1A Staff Report
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated June 15, 2016.
Mayor Moon opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed.
Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 24047, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING CERTAIN WASTE DISPOSAL ACCOUNTS TO BE DELINQUENT AND DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF THESE ACCOUNTS ON THE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLLS FOR COLLECTION.” Moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills.
Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 24047, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING CERTAIN WASTE DISPOSAL ACCOUNTS TO BE DELINQUENT AND DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF THESE ACCOUNTS ON THE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLLS FOR COLLECTION.” (Approved)
1.B. AN APPEAL BY THE ATEF D. JABER TRUST, OWNER OF FIESTA MARKET, REQUESTING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OVERTURN A CONDITION OF APPROVAL PROHIBITING THE SALE OF ALCOHOL IN SINGLE-SERVE CONTAINERS FOR A CONVENIENCE STORE USE; AND A REQUEST FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY (PCN) TO SELL BEER, WINE AND SPIRITS (TYPE 21, OFF-SALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE) AT THE FIESTA MARKET, LOCATED AT 3700 EAST VISTA CHINO, SUITE G, ZONE M-1-P (CASES 5.0691 CUP/APPEAL AND 5.0691 PCN):
Item 1B Staff Report
Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated June 15, 2016.
Mayor Moon opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council.
DICK EVITT, representing Applicant, stated the condition is unfair for the Applicant as no other business in the area has a similar condition, the owner will take all ABC classes on the sale of alcohol, and commented on the notification provided by the applicant notice.
ALLEN WORTHY, stated the sale of single serve containers of alcohol should be outlawed in the entire City.
DICK EVITT, Applicant Rebuttal, commented on the protections and regulations regarding the sale of alcohol.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following: fairness of the condition and that it does not apply to any other business in the City, the applicability to this business since it is a new business, and the location of the business.
Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 24048, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE APPEAL BY THE ATEF D. JABER TRUST, REMOVING CONDITION OF APPROVAL ITEM PLN 8 FROM THE CONDITIONS RELATED TO APPROVAL OF CASE 5.0691 CUP, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CONVENIENCE STORE USE FOR “FIESTA MARKET” LOCATED AT 3700 EAST VISTA CHINO, SUITE G, ZONE M-1-P." Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills.
Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 24048, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE APPEAL BY THE ATEF D. JABER TRUST, REMOVING CONDITION OF APPROVAL ITEM PLN 8 FROM THE CONDITIONS RELATED TO APPROVAL OF CASE 5.0691 CUP, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CONVENIENCE STORE USE FOR “FIESTA MARKET” LOCATED AT 3700 EAST VISTA CHINO, SUITE G, ZONE M-1-P." (Approved)
Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 24049, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE WOULD BE SERVED BY THE ISSUANCE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE TYPE 21 AT 3700 EAST VISTA CHINO ROAD, SUITE G, WITHIN CENSUS TRACT 9412.00.” Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Kors.
Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 24049, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE WOULD BE SERVED BY THE ISSUANCE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE TYPE 21 AT 3700 EAST VISTA CHINO ROAD, SUITE G, WITHIN CENSUS TRACT 9412.00.” (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
DAVID POWELL, commented on Item 2.M. and requested the City stop the project and further review the project and the Environmental Impact Report.
ALLEN WORTHY, commented on the recent events in Orlando, Florida and commented on Item 2.E. regarding the Equality Act.
SUSIE BOWMAN, commented on Item 4.B., traffic speed on Farrell, requested the City Council approve the "road-diet," and consider a reduction of the speed limit on Farrell.
DAVID VOGEL, commented on Item 4.C. and the Measure J Commission recommendation for capital improvement projects and programs.
TRAVIS ARMSTRONG, commented on the use of the Palm Springs Dog Park and requested the City Council consider funding the Dog Park improvement project.
DARYL TERRELL, Moreno Valley, commented on the recent events in Orlando, Florida.
WARSLEY ARRUDA, commented on UBER drivers from Los Angeles operating in Palm Springs and at the Palm Springs International Airport.
KIMBERLY WEBB, commented on UBER drivers operating in the Coachella Valley and the Palm Springs International Airport.
VIC YEPELLO, commented on Item 4.B. and Item 4.C. and requested the City Council continue to support and fund bike lanes in the City of Palm Springs.
CHRISTINE HAMMOND, requested the City Council continued to support street repairs, in support of the OnePS recommendation to fund street repairs in the amount of $5.7 million for 7-years, and requested the City Council continue to support and fund bike lanes.
BRETT KLEIN, commented on Item 4.B. regarding the circulation element of the General Plan and requested the City Council continue to fund bike lanes.
DAVID FREEDMAN, requested the City Council support the Class 2 bike lanes on Murray Canyon and South Palm Canyon Drive, and La Verne Way.
RICHARD NOBLE, commented on the recent events in Orlando, Florida and the Equality Act.
RICK PANTELE, commented on Item 2.C. regarding medical cannabis permits in the City of Palm Springs.
MICHAEL HARRINGTON, commented on Item 2.E. and discrimination to the LGBT community.
ROBERT FINDLEY, commented on Item 2.E. regarding the Equality Act, requested the City Council direct the City Attorney to research an ordinance banning assault weapons in the City, and requested the City Council approve the BevMo request.
PATRICIA BRESLIN, commented on Item 2.I., requested additional education for alcohol beverage control, commented on the promised BUZZ turnaround at Spencers, and requested the City Council approve the Equality Act of 2015.
MATTHEW SHAPIRO, commented on the issuance of medical cannabis permits in the City of Palm Springs.
SCOTT LYLE, commented on Item 4.A. and requested the City Council support the early morning construction hours for the Andaz Hotel.
JOY BROWN MEREDITH, stated her support for Item 2.C. regarding medical cannabis, Item 4.A. regarding extending the construction hours for the Andaz Hotel, and Item 2.E. in support of the Equality Act.
RON deHART, Greater Palm Springs Pride, commented on Item 2.E. in support of the Equality Act, and commented on the Arenas event in support of Orlando, Florida.
PAULINA ANGEL, commented on Item 2.E. in support of the Equality Act.
JIM GAZAN, commented on Item 4.A. in support of the early request for construction hours for the Andaz, and Item 4.B. regarding the "road-diet" on Farrell.
KERRY DEAL, read a letter from Mike Thompson, LGBT Center, in support of the Equality Act.
REVOR EADE, commented on Item 2.E. in support of the Equality Act.
CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS AND UPDATES:
Councilmember Kors provided an update on the Ethics, Transparency and Governmental Reform Task Force, and requested the City Council schedule a Study Session with the Task Force in October.
Councilmember Roberts provided an update on the Security Plan Committee for the Town and Country Center.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Kors commented on the recent events in Orlando, Florida, and requested an item be placed on the next agenda to discuss a gun control ordinance.
Councilmember Roberts commented on gun control ordinances and the recent events in Orlando, Florida.
Mayor Moon thanked the first-responders in the City of Palm Springs.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.F., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., and 2.N. Moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Kors.
Vote to approve Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.F., 2.H., 2.I., 2.J., 2.K., 2.L., and 2.N. (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. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1892 RELATING TO HOURS OF OPERATION AND MEDICAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION FACILITIES FOR PERMITTED MEDICAL CANNABIS COLLECTIVES AND COOPERATIVES:
Item 2C Staff Report
2.D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2016:
Item 2D Staff Report
2.F. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER AUTHORIZATION WITH INTERMOUNTAIN SLURRY SEAL, INC. FOR THE 2015 CITYWIDE ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROJECT (CP 15-02):
Item 2F Staff Report
2.H. REQUEST BY BEVERAGES AND MORE, INC. (BEV MO!) FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY (PCN) FOR THE SALE OF BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS ASSOCIATED WITH THREE LIQUOR LICENSE TYPES, TYPE 21 (GENERAL OFF-SALE); TYPE 42 (ON-SALE BEER AND WINE, PUBLIC PREMISES), AND TYPE 86 (INSTRUCTIONAL TASTING) TO SELL AT A PROPOSED RETAIL STORE LOCATED AT 333 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD (CASE 5.1392 PCN):
Item 2H Staff Report
2.I. ACCEPTANCE OF $48,619 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) FOR AN ALCOHOL ENFORCEMENT AND AWARENESS PROJECT:
Item 2I Staff Report
2.J. ACCEPT AN AWARD FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,730 AND APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY AND CITY OF RIVERSIDE AND OTHER PARTICIPATING CITIES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GRANT:
Item 2J Staff Report
2.K. APPROVE ANNUAL INSURANCE POLICY RENEWALS FOR THE CITY’S INSURANCE PORTFOLIO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-17:
Item 2K Staff Report
2.L. APPROVAL OF A BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 WITH INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC. FOR ON-CALL PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING COORDINATION ON VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS:
Item 2L Staff Report
2.N. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO NR DEVELOPMENT, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,500 FOR THE PALM SPRINGS LIBRARY SHADE STRUCTURE PROJECT (CP 15-27):
Item 2N Staff Report
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.E. PROPOSED RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE EQUALITY ACT:
Item 2E Staff Report
Councilmember Kors provided background information as outlined in the proposed resolution dated June 15, 2016.
Councilmember Foat requested the Resolution be signed by all Councilmembers.
Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 24050, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING CONGRESS TO PASS THE EQUALITY ACT TO ENSURE THAT FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS ARE FULLY INCLUSIVE OF PROTECTIONS ON THE BASIS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AND SEX.” Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Mayor Moon.
Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 24050, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING CONGRESS TO PASS THE EQUALITY ACT TO ENSURE THAT FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS ARE FULLY INCLUSIVE OF PROTECTIONS ON THE BASIS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AND SEX.” (Approved)
2.G. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE TAHQUITZ CREEK LEVEE IMPROVEMENTS (CP 08-26):
Item 2G Staff Report
Councilmember Mills questioned if the plans and specifications were reviewed by the Golf Course Staff.
Motion to approve 1) Approve the plans, specifications, and estimate; and 2) Authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Tahquitz Creek Levee Improvements Project (CP 08-26). Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Roberts.
Vote to approve 1) Approve the plans, specifications, and estimate; and 2) Authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for the Tahquitz Creek Levee Improvements Project (CP 08-26). (Approved)
2.M. APPROVE THE DREAM HOTEL AS THE DESIGNATED HOTEL FOR THE SELENE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF THE CLOSE OF ESCROW ON THE SALE OF PROPERTY FROM THE CITY TO SELENE:
Item 2M Staff Report
Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated June 15, 2016.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following: the entitlements have been approved, the design and architecture have been approved and any changes would require additional approval, building permits have not been approved, the approval process with the Planning Commission, changes in the mix of use between residential and hotel rooms would require additional approval, the City Council actions on this item are only for the brand, any other changes would require additional approval, the discussion and negotiation between the developer and the neighborhood, and the residential component within the project for self-policing of noise.
Motion to approve 1) Approve the Dream Hotel as the designated hotel brand for the Selene project; 2) Authorize an extension of the closing date for the sale of the property from the City to Selene Palm Springs LLC for one month to July 31, 2016; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6329. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat.
Vote to approve 1) Approve the Dream Hotel as the designated hotel brand for the Selene project; 2) Authorize an extension of the closing date for the sale of the property from the City to Selene Palm Springs LLC for one month to July 31, 2016; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6329. (Approved)
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
The City Council recessed at 8:11 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:22 p.m.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. REPORT ON BUILDING OFFICIAL APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR EARLY CONSTRUCTION START TIME OF 3:00 A.M. TO 7:00 A.M. FROM MONDAY THRU FRIDAY FOR CERTAIN WORK ACTIVITIES AT THE ANDAZ HOTEL CONSTRUCTION SITE FROM JUNE 20, 2016, THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2016:
Item 4A Staff Report
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated June 15, 2016.
The City Council questioned if any calls or correspondence was received regarding the early hours, conditioning the approval to end if complaints are received, the number of trucks per hour, the routes of the trucks, the staging of trucks, impacts to surrounding neighborhood, the proximity of the route to residential neighborhood, the impact of parking, previous approvals for other projects, requirement to include the project superintendent's phone number on materials distributed to neighbors, the distribution of the notice, the benefits of approval during off-season, the reason for the reduction of hours, adding recourse into the approval to end the permit, the impact to the developer should the approval be withdrawn, the process to inform the City of complaints, compiling a record of all complaints, and amending the start time to 2:00 a.m.
Motion to approve Authorize the Building Official's issuance of an Early Construction Start Permit, amending the start time to 2:00 a.m. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Mayor Moon.
Vote to approve Authorize the Building Official's issuance of an Early Construction Start Permit, amending the start time to 2:00 a.m. (Approved)
4.B. CONSIDER INITIATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS GENERAL PLAN TO REVISE THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT AND BIKEWAYS MAP:
Item 4B Staff Report
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated June 15, 2016.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following: any impact to CVLink, the speed along Farrell, the elimination of street parking, the implementation schedule, funds needed to implement the plan, the preference of Measure J to fund bike lanes, phasing with CVLink, the positive impact of Farrell to the high school and the Leisure Center, request the City Council move forward with a budget and refer to the Subcommittee.
Motion to approve 1) Direct Staff to proceed with the reclassification of the following four-lane streets for approved Class II bike lanes: Alejo Road, Amado Road, Arenas Road, Avenida Caballeros, Baristo Road, Calle El Segundo, El Cielo Road, Escoba Drive, Murray Canyon Drive and Toledo Avenue; 2) Direct Staff to proceed to revise Class II bike lanes to Class III bike routes on the following two-lane streets to maintain on-street parking: Araby Road, Barona Road, Compadre Road (Mesquite Avenue to Sonora Road), Mesquite Avenue (west of Sunrise Way), North Palm Canyon Drive (Tram Way to Alejo Road), Paseo Dorotea, Sonora Road (Compadre Road to El Cielo Road), Sunny Dunes Road and Via Escuela, 3) Direct the City Council Subcommittee to review four-lane streets to two-lane streets; and 4) Initiate an amendment to the 2007 Palm Springs General Plan to revise the Circulation Element and the Bikeways Map. Moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Kors.
Vote to approve 1) Direct Staff to proceed with the reclassification of the following four-lane streets for approved Class II bike lanes: Alejo Road, Amado Road, Arenas Road, Avenida Caballeros, Baristo Road, Calle El Segundo, El Cielo Road, Escoba Drive, Murray Canyon Drive and Toledo Avenue; 2) Direct Staff to proceed to revise Class II bike lanes to Class III bike routes on the following two-lane streets to maintain on-street parking: Araby Road, Barona Road, Compadre Road (Mesquite Avenue to Sonora Road), Mesquite Avenue (west of Sunrise Way), North Palm Canyon Drive (Tram Way to Alejo Road), Paseo Dorotea, Sonora Road (Compadre Road to El Cielo Road), Sunny Dunes Road and Via Escuela, 3) Direct the City Council Subcommittee to review four-lane streets to two-lane streets; and 4) Initiate an amendment to the 2007 Palm Springs General Plan to revise the Circulation Element and the Bikeways Map. (Approved)
4.C. CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON THE MEASURE J CAPITAL PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS AS PART OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 BUDGET:
Item 4C Staff Report
Item 4C Additional Materials
City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated June 15, 2016.
The City Council discussed the priorities and capital projects.
ACTION:
Continue past the 10:00 p.m. tentative adjournment time.
By consensus of the City Council.
Motion to approve 1) Fund the Downtown Park using $2,400,000 of Quimby Funds and a General Fund Loan to the Measure J Fund of $1,000,000 per year for three-years as needed, for a total funding amount of $5,400,000; 2) Authorize the City Manager to appropriate the Measure J Unallocated Capital Improvement Projects for the projects as follows:
Decrease Allocated Funding of Bike Lanes from $2,400,000 to $600,000.
Decrease Allocated Funding for the BUZZ from $947,962 to $847,962.
Evaluation of all City Facilities $350,000.
Demuth Park ADA Design and Compliance $500,000.
Roof Replacements (City Hall/Leisure Center/Demuth) $275,000.
Swim Center Re-plaster $250,000.
HVAC Chiller Cooling Tower $210,000.
IT Backup Server, Firewalls and Security $100,000.
Police Technology Enhancements $600,000.
Cornelia White House Restoration $200,000.
Library Infrastructure Phase 1 $500,000.
Dog Park Improvement Project $330,000.
Chino Cone Trail $238,000. Moved by Councilmember Foat, seconded by Councilmember Kors.
Vote to approve 1) Fund the Downtown Park using $2,400,000 of Quimby Funds and a General Fund Loan to the Measure J Fund of $1,000,000 per year for three-years as needed, for a total funding amount of $5,400,000; 2) Authorize the City Manager to appropriate the Measure J Unallocated Capital Improvement Projects for the projects as follows:
Decrease Allocated Funding of Bike Lanes from $2,400,000 to $600,000.
Decrease Allocated Funding for the BUZZ from $947,962 to $847,962.
Evaluation of all City Facilities $350,000.
Demuth Park ADA Design and Compliance $500,000.
Roof Replacements (City Hall/Leisure Center/Demuth) $275,000.
Swim Center Re-plaster $250,000.
HVAC Chiller Cooling Tower $210,000.
IT Backup Server, Firewalls and Security $100,000.
Police Technology Enhancements $600,000.
Cornelia White House Restoration $200,000.
Library Infrastructure Phase 1 $500,000.
Dog Park Improvement Project $330,000.
Chino Cone Trail $238,000. (Approved)
4.D. REVIEW AND APPOINT AD HOC AND STANDING CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES:
Item 4D Staff Report
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the standing and ad hoc subcommittees.
Motion to approve 1) The following Ad Hoc Subcommittees to be modified to Standing Subcommittees: Fund Raising, Trails, Medical Cannabis, Information Technology, Palm Springs International Film Festival, Historic Plaza Theatre; 2) The following Subcommittees to be deleted: Plaza Racquet Club, Tahquitz Median Landscape, Holiday Lighting; 3) Separate Street Naming from the Downtown Museum Market Plaza Project and appoint Mayor Pro Tem Mills and Councilmember Roberts to ad hoc Street Naming Subcommitte; 4) Appoint Mayor Moon and Councilmember Kors to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the City Attorney recruitment; 5) Appoint Councilmember Kors and Mayor Moon to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the Palm Canyon and Desert Arts Center; and 6) Appoint Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Roberts to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee to Annexations and land acquisitions. Moved by Mayor Moon, seconded by Councilmember Roberts.
Vote to approve 1) The following Ad Hoc Subcommittees to be modified to Standing Subcommittees: Fund Raising, Trails, Medical Cannabis, Information Technology, Palm Springs International Film Festival, Historic Plaza Theatre; 2) The following Subcommittees to be deleted: Plaza Racquet Club, Tahquitz Median Landscape, Holiday Lighting; 3) Separate Street Naming from the Downtown Museum Market Plaza Project and appoint Mayor Pro Tem Mills and Councilmember Roberts to ad hoc Street Naming Subcommitte; 4) Appoint Mayor Moon and Councilmember Kors to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the City Attorney recruitment; 5) Appoint Councilmember Kors and Mayor Moon to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee for the Palm Canyon and Desert Arts Center; and 6) Appoint Councilmember Foat and Councilmember Roberts to an ad hoc City Council Subcommittee to Annexations and land acquisitions. (Approved)
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPOINTMENT OF VARIOUS COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD MEMBERS AS PART OF THE 2016 ANNUAL RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Item 5A No Staff Report
Motion to approve 1) Reappoint Norm King and Michael Call to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for the terms ending June 30, 2019; 2) Appoint Hunter Johnson to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for the term ending June 30, 2019; 3) Reappoint Grant Wilson to the Sustainability Commission for the term ending June 30, 2019; 4) Appoint Jennifer Futterman and Roy Clark to the Sustainability Commission for the term ending June 30, 2019; 5) Waive the requirement of Section 6 of Resolution No. 18804 for a one-time appointment to the Rent Review Commission; 6) Appoint Bob Elsner and Travis Armstrong to the Rent Review Commission for one pending Rent Review Hearing; and 7) Declare the appointments of Bob Elsner and Travis Armstrong to the Rent Review Commission automatically vacated once the Rent Review hearing is concluded. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, seconded by Councilmember Kors.
Vote to approve 1) Reappoint Norm King and Michael Call to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for the terms ending June 30, 2019; 2) Appoint Hunter Johnson to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for the term ending June 30, 2019; 3) Reappoint Grant Wilson to the Sustainability Commission for the term ending June 30, 2019; 4) Appoint Jennifer Futterman and Roy Clark to the Sustainability Commission for the term ending June 30, 2019; 5) Waive the requirement of Section 6 of Resolution No. 18804 for a one-time appointment to the Rent Review Commission; 6) Appoint Bob Elsner and Travis Armstrong to the Rent Review Commission for one pending Rent Review Hearing; and 7) Declare the appointments of Bob Elsner and Travis Armstrong to the Rent Review Commission automatically vacated once the Rent Review hearing is concluded. (Approved)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Mayor Moon requested an update on the Council Chamber Improvement Project.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills requested a discussion on the SHoPS request for a Business Improvement District.
Councilmember Kors commented on the Urgency Ordinance regarding Vacation Rentals, requested the July 6, 2016, Closed Session begin at 4:00 p.m. and include the City Manager Performance Evaluation.
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