CALL TO ORDER:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

ROLL CALL:

Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.

PRESENTATIONS:

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:

David Ready, City Manager, reported the many City staff members will be out of the office the week of February 6-9, 2017, to attend Emergency Operations/Management Center training along side with key staff members of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:

ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:

Councilmember Mills stated he will abstain from Item 1C for a business related conflict of interest.

Councilmember Roberts requested Item 1C be pulled for separate discussion.

Motion to approve

Accept the agenda as posted, noting the abstention of Councilmember Mills on Item 1C due to a business related conflict of interest, and removing Item 1C from the Consent Calendar for discussion.

Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat , seconded by Councilmember Mills .

Vote to approve

Accept the agenda as posted, noting the abstention of Councilmember Mills on Item 1C due to a business related conflict of interest, and removing Item 1C from the Consent Calendar for discussion.

(Approved)

1.B. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NOS. 1913 AND 1914, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORIES:

Item 1B Staff Report

1.D. APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON FOR PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RELOCATION OF UTILITY FACILITIES FOR THE RAMON ROAD BRIDGE WIDENING OVER THE WHITEWATER RIVER, CP 08-25, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. BHLS-5282 (040):

EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:

1.C. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR THE “LINEA” DEVELOPMENT, TRACT MAP 36723:

Item 1C Staff Report

Councilmember Mills previously declared a conflict of interest and exited the Council Chamber.

Councilmember Kors requested the names of the individuals of the LLC.

Councilmember Roberts requested additional information with release of securities.

Motion to approve Adopt Resolution No. 24163, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP 36723 AND AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF SECURITIES REQUIRED BY THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALTA VERDE HOMES, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1000 BOGERT TRAIL, IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST.” Moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Kors.

Vote to approve Adopt Resolution No. 24163, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP 36723 AND AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF SECURITIES REQUIRED BY THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALTA VERDE HOMES, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1000 BOGERT TRAIL, IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST.” (Approved)

Councilmember Mills returned to the dais.

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2.A. APPEAL BY SUMMIT LAND PARTNERS, LLC, OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION TO DENY A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPLICATION, VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP APPLICATION, AND A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 90-LOT SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION ON A 13.28 ACRE PARCEL AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE AND MATTHEW DRIVE, ZONE R-3 (CASE NO. 5.1384-PD 381/VTTM 36969/MAJ 3.3902):

Item 2A Staff Report

Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as provided in the staff report.

Motion to approve 1) Table the public hearing with no public testimony at this time. 2) Continue the Public Hearing to March 1, 2017. 3) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing pursuant to law. Moved by Councilmember Mills , seconded by Councilmember Kors.

Vote to approve 1) Table the public hearing with no public testimony at this time. 2) Continue the Public Hearing to March 1, 2017. 3) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing pursuant to law. (Approved)

3. LEGISLATIVE: None.

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

5. NEW BUSINESS:

5.A. ACCEPT A $256,800 DONATION FROM HAROLD MATZNER TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF A BALLISTIC ENGINEERED ARMORED RESPONSE (B.E.A.R.) TACTICAL SWAT VEHICLE FROM LENCO ARMORED VEHICLES, INC. FOR THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT AND APPROVE CITY MATCHING FUNDS TO ACQUIRE THE VEHICLE:

Item 5A Staff Report

David Ready, City Manager, provided background information as provided in the staff report.

Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested clarification for funding.

Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested additional information with respect to the other tactical vehicle in the valley.

Councilmember Kors requested clarification on the competitive bidding process.

Councilmember Mills requested clarification relating to this particular vehicle, will it be staying in Palm Springs.

Motion to approve 1) Accept a $256,800 donation from Harold Matzner toward the purchase of a Lenco B.E.A.R. Tactical Vehicle. 2) Authorize the matching funds of $256,800, for a total expenditure of $513,600 - to purchase a new Lenco B.E.A.R. tactical vehicle utilizing Cooperative Contract GS-07F-169DA from Lenco Armored Vehicles, Inc. 3) Adopt Resolution No. 24164, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BALLISTIC ENGINEERED ARMORED RESPONSE (B.E.A.R.) TACTICAL SWAT VEHICLE." 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Moved by Councilmember Mills , seconded by Councilmember Roberts.

Vote to approve 1) Accept a $256,800 donation from Harold Matzner toward the purchase of a Lenco B.E.A.R. Tactical Vehicle. 2) Authorize the matching funds of $256,800, for a total expenditure of $513,600 - to purchase a new Lenco B.E.A.R. tactical vehicle utilizing Cooperative Contract GS-07F-169DA from Lenco Armored Vehicles, Inc. 3) Adopt Resolution No. 24164, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BALLISTIC ENGINEERED ARMORED RESPONSE (B.E.A.R.) TACTICAL SWAT VEHICLE." 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. (Approved)

Councilmember Roberts stated his support for this item, the ability to provide our police officers with additional safety, and this is one of the best and most important expenditures approved by this City Council.

5.B. CASA VERONA, LLC, REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33282, A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SUBDIVISION OF A 6.1 ACRE PARCEL OF 25 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS LOCATED ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF E. VERONA ROAD AND WEST OF WHITEWATER RIVER (CASE 5.1035 / TTM 33282):

Item 5B Staff Report

Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, provided background information as provided in the staff report.

After City Council discussion,

Motion to approve Direct staff to revise the resolution to approve the request for a one year extension and present the revised resolution to the City Council for adoption at a future City Council meeting. Moved by Councilmember Mills , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat .

Vote to approve Direct staff to revise the resolution to approve the request for a one year extension and present the revised resolution to the City Council for adoption at a future City Council meeting. (Approved)

5.C. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO TRI-STAR CONTRACTING II, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $558,994.20 FOR THE DEMUTH PARK ADA ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS, CP 15-15:

Item 5C Staff Report

Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as provided in the staff report.

Councilmember Kors asked the City Attorney for clarification with respect to rejecting the lowest bidder as being not a responsible bidder.

Motion to approve 1) Reject the lowest bid received from Aghapy Group, Inc., on the basis that Aghapy Group, Inc., is not a responsible bidder. 2) Award a construction contract to Tri-Star Contracting II, Inc., in the amount of $521,098.30 for the Demuth Park ADA Access Improvements, CP 15-15. A6948. 3) Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $29,091.30 replacing the proposed decomposed granite walkways with Portland cement concrete walkways for an increased total contract amount of $550,189.60. 4) Delegate authority to the City Manager to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to the cumulative amount of $50,000. 5) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat .

Councilmember Mills requested additional information relating to the freestanding bumpers, and the existing restrooms.

Vote to approve 1) Reject the lowest bid received from Aghapy Group, Inc., on the basis that Aghapy Group, Inc., is not a responsible bidder. 2) Award a construction contract to Tri-Star Contracting II, Inc., in the amount of $521,098.30 for the Demuth Park ADA Access Improvements, CP 15-15. A6948. 3) Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $29,091.30 replacing the proposed decomposed granite walkways with Portland cement concrete walkways for an increased total contract amount of $550,189.60. 4) Delegate authority to the City Manager to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to the cumulative amount of $50,000. 5) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. (Approved)

5.D. FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2 ADDING ONE (1) GRANT AND DONATION OFFICER:

Item 5D Staff Report

David Ready, City Manager provided background information as provided in the staff report.

Councilmember Kors clarification in house vs contract.

GF spoke on the Grants Coordinator's position typically encompasses.

Councilmember Roberts approved with flexibilty at the subcommittee level.

CM ex 2 55 = $100k plus benefits

Mayor Pro Tem Foat would need some who is able to write grants and raise money. Need in-house not consultant. suggested Fund Development Director

Councilmember Roberts supports GF's comments.

Councilmember Mills supports GF's comments.

Councilmember Kors

Motion to approve 1) Approve the position Fund Development Director, salary set at EX2, 59.
2) Adopt Resolution No. 24165, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-17, ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 24033."
3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Kors.

Vote to approve 1) Approve the position Fund Development Director, salary set at EX2, 59.
2) Adopt Resolution No. 24165, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-17, ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 24033."
3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. (Approved)

5.E. DESIGNATION OF A DELEGATE REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE 2017 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON MAY 4, 2017:

Item 5E No Materials

Motion to approve Appoint Mayor Moon as the Delegate Representative and appoint Councilmember Mills as the Alternate Delegate Representative for the 2017 SCAG General Assembly in Palm Desert, California, on May 4, 2017. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat , seconded by Councilmember Mills .

Vote to approve Appoint Mayor Moon as the Delegate Representative and appoint Councilmember Mills as the Alternate Delegate Representative for the 2017 SCAG General Assembly in Palm Desert, California, on May 4, 2017. (Approved)

5.F. APPOINTMENTS TO THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERMS ENDING JUNE 30, 2017, JUNE 30, 2018, AND JUNE 30, 2019:

Item 5F No Report

Kathleen Hart, Interim City Clerk, presented the background information as provided in the staff report.

Councilmember Kors commented on the many qualified candidates.

Motion to approve Appoint Greg Gauthier and Lauri Kibby to the unexpired terms ending June 30, 2017, Michael Wangler to the unexpired term ending June 30, 2018, and John Goins to the unexpired term ending June 30, 2019. Moved by Councilmember Kors, seconded by Councilmember Roberts.

Vote to approve Appoint Greg Gauthier and Lauri Kibby to the unexpired terms ending June 30, 2017, Michael Wangler to the unexpired term ending June 30, 2018, and John Goins to the unexpired term ending June 30, 2019. (Approved)

David Ready, City Manager, stated he has a conflict of interest and will not be participating with respect to Item 5G and exited the Council Chamber.

5.G. APPOINT TWO (2) MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE OSWIT CANYON AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE WITH THE SUNSET DATE OF DECEMBER 31, 2017:

Item 5G No Report

Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, provided background information as provided in the staff report.

Motion to approve Appoint Councilmember Kors and Mayor Pro Tem Foat of the City Council to the Oswit Canyon ad hoc Subcommittee with the sunset date of December 31, 2017. Moved by Councilmember Mills , seconded by Councilmember Roberts.

Vote to approve Appoint Councilmember Kors and Mayor Pro Tem Foat of the City Council to the Oswit Canyon ad hoc Subcommittee with the sunset date of December 31, 2017. (Approved)

PUBLIC COMMENT: (Non-Agenda Items)

HENRY HAMPTON, Palm Springs, commented on fatal car accidents.

PHYLLIS CLAIRE BURGESS, Palm Springs, thanked the City Council for their efforts and requested modification to the conduct of City Council meetings.

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, REPORTS, AND UPCOMING AGENDA DEVELOPMENT:

Councilmember Kors reported 1) he and Councilmember Mills have been working on the sign ordinance and subcommittee will be meeting with the stakeholders, and the proposed ordinance will be on the City Council agenda for action in the near future; 2) announced the next Homeless Task Force meeting and invited the public to attend; 3) requested placing on the agenda in March a broad based and proactive non-discrimination ordinance; further noting the importance in having an ordinance in place to support current practices.

Mayor Pro Tem Foat stated her support of the comments made by Councilmember Kors and thanked him for his work.

ADJOURNMENT:

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4:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER (Council Chamber):

PUBLIC COMMENT (Council Chamber):

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION(Small Conference Room): See Closed Session Agenda.

02-01-2017 Closed Session Agenda

Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.

Meeting went into Recess

Meeting Reconvened

CALL TO ORDER:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

ROLL CALL:

Roll Call: 6 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.

PRESENTATIONS:

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:

ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:

Councilmember Mills stated he will abstain from Item 1C for a business related conflict of interest.

Councilmember Roberts requested Item 1C be pulled for separate discussion.

Motion to approve

Accept the agenda as posted, noting the abstention of Councilmember Mills on Item 1C due to a business related conflict of interest, and removing Item 1C from the Consent Calendar for discussion.

Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat , seconded by Councilmember Mills .

Vote to approve

Accept the agenda as posted, noting the abstention of Councilmember Mills on Item 1C due to a business related conflict of interest, and removing Item 1C from the Consent Calendar for discussion.

(Approved)