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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:
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: (Study Session Items ONLY)
PHYLLIS BURGESS, spoke on the City Council meeting procedures.
SS. STUDY SESSION
SS1. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON THE PROPOSALS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ETHICS, TRANSPARENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL REFORM TASK FORCE CREATED BY THE CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE (MAYOR MOON AND COUNCILMEMBER KORS):
Item SS1. Staff Report
Wallace Skok, Ethics subcommittee, provided a report as outlined in the final proposal.
David Freedman, Transparency subcommittee, provided a report as outlined in the final proposal.
Tobias Wolff, Election Reform subcommittee, provided a report as outlined in the final proposal.
Chrispher Heritage, Campaign Finances subcommitteem provided a report as outlined in the final report.
Shon Tomlin, Communications subcommittee, provided a report as outlined in the final proposal.
Jack Delaney, Grants subcommittee, provided the report as outlined in the final report.
Lisa Middleton, Diversity/Inclusiveness subcommittee, provided a report as outlined in the final proposal.
Councilmember Kors, provided a report on Orientation and Training, as outlined in the final proposal.
Mayor Moon called for a brief recess at 8:17 p.m.
Mayor Moon reconvened the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: (Agenda Items ONLY)
PAUL MERRITT, stated his concerns regarding the CEQA determination as it relates to Ordinance No 1907.
MARLA MALASPRINA, spoke relating to vacation rentals and the complaints received. Spoke against aspects of the ordinance.
ERICK REDDER, Palm Springs, spoke regarding vacation rentals.
PHYLLIS BURGESS, spoke vacation rentals relating to a good behavior rewards.
DAVID BELL, Palm Springs, spoke relating to the cannabis cultivation, requested the set back be modified.
STEPHEN MUELLER, Palm Springs, spoke regarding Prop 64 and cannabis.
RICK PANATELLE, spoke relating to medical cannabis.
RONALD IAMELE, Palm Springs, spoke regarding the BUZZ operating in residential neighborhoods.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.A. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1907 AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 5.25 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO VACATION RENTALS AND CEQA DETERMINATION:
Item 1A. Staff Report
1.B. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NOS. 1908 AND 1909 AMENDING THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MEDICAL CANNABIS FACILITIES IN VARIOUS ZONING DISTRICTS, MEDICAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES IN THE CITY:
Item 1B Staff Report
1.C. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1910 AMENDING THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCORPORATE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING FOR LANDSCAPE RELATED BUSINESSES AS A PREREQUISITE TO OBTAINING A BUSINESS LICENSE:
Item 1C Staff Report
1.D. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF JOSHUA EDMUNDSON FROM THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION:
Item 1D No Report
1.E. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF SUZANNE SEVERIN FROM THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION:
Item 1E. No Report
1.F. DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE DECISIONS RELATING TO DISABILITY RETIREMENT OF LOCAL SAFETY MEMBERS:
Motion to approve Approve Consent Calendar Items 1.A., 1.B., 1.C., 1.D., 1.E., and 1.F. and noting the abstentions of Councilmember Mills on Items 1.A.and 1.B. Moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to approve Approve Consent Calendar Items 1.A., 1.B., 1.C., 1.D., 1.E., and 1.F. and noting the abstentions of Councilmember Mills on Items 1.A.and 1.B. (Approved)
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE EXPANDING THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FROM NINE TO ELEVEN MEMBERS, APPOINT TWO MEMBERS TO THE COMMISSION, AND AMENDING THE QUORUM REQUIREMENT FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION:
Item 3A. Staff Report
City Clerk Thompson provided the staff report as noted.
Motion to adopted 1) Waive the reading of the text and introduce by title for first reading Ordinance No. 1911, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.18.010, AND SECTION 2.28.020(b) OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; and 2) Appoint Ellen Goodman to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the term ending June 30, 2019, and appoint Mark Acker to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the term ending June 30, 2018, upon the effective date of Ordinance No. 1911. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Kors.
Vote to adopted 1) Waive the reading of the text and introduce by title for first reading Ordinance No. 1911, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.18.010, AND SECTION 2.28.020(b) OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; and 2) Appoint Ellen Goodman to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the term ending June 30, 2019, and appoint Mark Acker to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the term ending June 30, 2018, upon the effective date of Ordinance No. 1911. (Approved)
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPROVAL OF A PARTIAL RELEASE OF THE PERFORMANCE DEED OF TRUST FOR BLOCK A-1, BLOCK B, AND BLOCK C OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS PROJECT:
Item 5A. Staff Report
City Attorney provided the report as outlined in the staff report.
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Motion to adopted Authorize the City Manager to execute a Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Partial Reconveyance by and between the City of Palm Springs (Beneficiary) and Palm Springs Promenade, LLC, (Trustor) for Block A-1, Block B, and Block C. A6144 Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to adopted Authorize the City Manager to execute a Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Partial Reconveyance by and between the City of Palm Springs (Beneficiary) and Palm Springs Promenade, LLC, (Trustor) for Block A-1, Block B, and Block C. A6144 (Approved)
5.B. APPOINTMENT OF A CITY COUNCIL STANDING SUBCOMMITTEE FOR THE BUZZ TROLLEY:
Item 5B. No Report
Motion to adopted Appoint Mayor Moon and Councilmember Mills to a BUZZ Trolley City Council Standing Subcommittee. Moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Kors.
Vote to adopted Appoint Mayor Moon and Councilmember Mills to a BUZZ Trolley City Council Standing Subcommittee. (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT: (Non-Agenda Items)
Phyllis Burgess, spoke of prayer.
UPCOMING AGENDA DEVELOPMENT:
City Manager Ready noted the City Council will be holding a Study Session relating to the Downtown Park at 6:00 p.m. on January 11, 2017, and a joint meeting with the Planning Commission on February 8, 2017.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Mayor Protem Foat questioned the material received from Ms. Malaspina regarding vacation rentals, and requested staff to review the statistics provided in her report.
Councilmember Mills thanked the Planning Department, specifically Glenn Mlaker, Associate Planner, for his prompt response to his inquiry relating to the landscaping at Palm Springs Village, and requested staff review the landscapinging at the Extended Stay on East Tahquitz Canyon Way between Sunrise and Hermosa which does not appear to be maintained.
Councilmember Roberts commented about the trees and landscaping surrounding the new downtown revitalization.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented about the Dog Park, inquired about the College of the Desert adhoc Subcommittee.
Councilmember Kors provided an update on the sign ordinance subcommittee and requested an update on the Walk of the Stars.
ADJOURNMENT:
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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:
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: (Study Session Items ONLY)
PHYLLIS BURGESS, spoke on the City Council meeting procedures.
SS. STUDY SESSION
SS1. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON THE PROPOSALS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ETHICS, TRANSPARENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL REFORM TASK FORCE CREATED BY THE CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE (MAYOR MOON AND COUNCILMEMBER KORS):
Item SS1. Staff Report
Wallace Skok, Ethics subcommittee, provided a report as outlined in the final proposal.
David Freedman, Transparency subcommittee, provided a report as outlined in the final proposal.
Tobias Wolff, Election Reform subcommittee, provided a report as outlined in the final proposal.
Chrispher Heritage, Campaign Finances subcommitteem provided a report as outlined in the final report.
Shon Tomlin, Communications subcommittee, provided a report as outlined in the final proposal.
Jack Delaney, Grants subcommittee, provided the report as outlined in the final report.
Lisa Middleton, Diversity/Inclusiveness subcommittee, provided a report as outlined in the final proposal.
Councilmember Kors, provided a report on Orientation and Training, as outlined in the final proposal.
Mayor Moon called for a brief recess at 8:17 p.m.
Mayor Moon reconvened the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: (Agenda Items ONLY)
PAUL MERRITT, stated his concerns regarding the CEQA determination as it relates to Ordinance No 1907.
MARLA MALASPRINA, spoke relating to vacation rentals and the complaints received. Spoke against aspects of the ordinance.
ERICK REDDER, Palm Springs, spoke regarding vacation rentals.
PHYLLIS BURGESS, spoke vacation rentals relating to a good behavior rewards.
DAVID BELL, Palm Springs, spoke relating to the cannabis cultivation, requested the set back be modified.
STEPHEN MUELLER, Palm Springs, spoke regarding Prop 64 and cannabis.
RICK PANATELLE, spoke relating to medical cannabis.
RONALD IAMELE, Palm Springs, spoke regarding the BUZZ operating in residential neighborhoods.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.A. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1907 AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 5.25 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO VACATION RENTALS AND CEQA DETERMINATION:
Item 1A. Staff Report
1.B. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NOS. 1908 AND 1909 AMENDING THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MEDICAL CANNABIS FACILITIES IN VARIOUS ZONING DISTRICTS, MEDICAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES IN THE CITY:
Item 1B Staff Report
1.C. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1910 AMENDING THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCORPORATE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING FOR LANDSCAPE RELATED BUSINESSES AS A PREREQUISITE TO OBTAINING A BUSINESS LICENSE:
Item 1C Staff Report
1.D. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF JOSHUA EDMUNDSON FROM THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION:
Item 1D No Report
1.E. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF SUZANNE SEVERIN FROM THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION:
Item 1E. No Report
1.F. DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE DECISIONS RELATING TO DISABILITY RETIREMENT OF LOCAL SAFETY MEMBERS:
Motion to approve Approve Consent Calendar Items 1.A., 1.B., 1.C., 1.D., 1.E., and 1.F. and noting the abstentions of Councilmember Mills on Items 1.A.and 1.B. Moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to approve Approve Consent Calendar Items 1.A., 1.B., 1.C., 1.D., 1.E., and 1.F. and noting the abstentions of Councilmember Mills on Items 1.A.and 1.B. (Approved)
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE EXPANDING THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FROM NINE TO ELEVEN MEMBERS, APPOINT TWO MEMBERS TO THE COMMISSION, AND AMENDING THE QUORUM REQUIREMENT FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION:
Item 3A. Staff Report
City Clerk Thompson provided the staff report as noted.
Motion to adopted 1) Waive the reading of the text and introduce by title for first reading Ordinance No. 1911, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.18.010, AND SECTION 2.28.020(b) OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; and 2) Appoint Ellen Goodman to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the term ending June 30, 2019, and appoint Mark Acker to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the term ending June 30, 2018, upon the effective date of Ordinance No. 1911. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Kors.
Vote to adopted 1) Waive the reading of the text and introduce by title for first reading Ordinance No. 1911, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.18.010, AND SECTION 2.28.020(b) OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; and 2) Appoint Ellen Goodman to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the term ending June 30, 2019, and appoint Mark Acker to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the term ending June 30, 2018, upon the effective date of Ordinance No. 1911. (Approved)
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPROVAL OF A PARTIAL RELEASE OF THE PERFORMANCE DEED OF TRUST FOR BLOCK A-1, BLOCK B, AND BLOCK C OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS PROJECT:
Item 5A. Staff Report
City Attorney provided the report as outlined in the staff report.
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Motion to adopted Authorize the City Manager to execute a Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Partial Reconveyance by and between the City of Palm Springs (Beneficiary) and Palm Springs Promenade, LLC, (Trustor) for Block A-1, Block B, and Block C. A6144 Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.
Vote to adopted Authorize the City Manager to execute a Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Partial Reconveyance by and between the City of Palm Springs (Beneficiary) and Palm Springs Promenade, LLC, (Trustor) for Block A-1, Block B, and Block C. A6144 (Approved)
5.B. APPOINTMENT OF A CITY COUNCIL STANDING SUBCOMMITTEE FOR THE BUZZ TROLLEY:
Item 5B. No Report
Motion to adopted Appoint Mayor Moon and Councilmember Mills to a BUZZ Trolley City Council Standing Subcommittee. Moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Kors.
Vote to adopted Appoint Mayor Moon and Councilmember Mills to a BUZZ Trolley City Council Standing Subcommittee. (Approved)
PUBLIC COMMENT: (Non-Agenda Items)
Phyllis Burgess, spoke of prayer.
UPCOMING AGENDA DEVELOPMENT:
City Manager Ready noted the City Council will be holding a Study Session relating to the Downtown Park at 6:00 p.m. on January 11, 2017, and a joint meeting with the Planning Commission on February 8, 2017.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS:
Mayor Protem Foat questioned the material received from Ms. Malaspina regarding vacation rentals, and requested staff to review the statistics provided in her report.
Councilmember Mills thanked the Planning Department, specifically Glenn Mlaker, Associate Planner, for his prompt response to his inquiry relating to the landscaping at Palm Springs Village, and requested staff review the landscapinging at the Extended Stay on East Tahquitz Canyon Way between Sunrise and Hermosa which does not appear to be maintained.
Councilmember Roberts commented about the trees and landscaping surrounding the new downtown revitalization.
Mayor Pro Tem Foat commented about the Dog Park, inquired about the College of the Desert adhoc Subcommittee.
Councilmember Kors provided an update on the sign ordinance subcommittee and requested an update on the Walk of the Stars.
ADJOURNMENT:
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