Chief Reyes reported on the Police Department's policy concerning immigration cases. He stated the staff does not inquire about the immigration status, unless there is potential terrorist or criminal activity(ies), in such circumstances, it is referred to Police Management. Additionally, the Truth Act (AB 2792) became effective 01-01-2017, with additional safeguards; therefore, the Department is analyzing it and will be adding it to the department's policy.
Chief Reyes provided a report on the traffic safety policy, programs, grants received and a summary of the Department's traffic activities.

Mayor Pro Tem Foat spoke of the PS Cares upcoming event dedicating safety vests (including dog vests). The event will be held on Wednesday, January 25th, at the corner of Sunrise Way and Ramon Road with a reception to follow at the Mizell Senior Center.

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:

The meeting was called to order at 4:37 p.m., there were no Public Comments, and the City Council recessed into Close Session at 4:37 p.m.
Douglas Holland, City Attorney, stated the City Council recessed into Closed Session to discuss items on the Closed Session Agenda. The City Council unanimously authorized the City Attorney to settle the Valentino Bocanegra v. City of Palm Springs, Case No. INC 1204308, Riverside Superior Court, Indio Division, a copy of the settlement agreement will be on file in the Office of the City Clerk. A6945.

Approve Consent Calendar Items 1A, 1B, 1D, 1F, 1H, 1I, 1J, 1K, 1N, and 1O noting the abstentions of Mayor Pro Tem Foat and Councilmember Kors due to serving on the Sunline Transit Board as a Boardmember and Alternate Boardmember on Item 1F, and Councilmember Mills from the Miraleste portion of Item 1J due to a property related conflict of interest.

Moved by Councilmember Kors, seconded by Councilmember Roberts.

Vote to approve

(Approved)

1.B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:

1.D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2016:

Item 1D Staff Report

1.F. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO AGREEMENT NO. A1281, SUNLINE JOINT POWERS TRANSPORTATION AGENCY AGREEMENT:

Item 1F Staff Report

1.H. APPROVAL AND TRANSMITTAL OF RECOGNIZED OBLIGATIONS PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS 17-18A AND 17-18B) FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2017, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2018, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SECTION 34169(G)(1):

Item 1H Staff Report

1.I. APPROVAL OF COACHELLA VALLEY AIR QUALITY ENHANCEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY FOR PURCHASE OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE:

Item 1I Staff Report

1.J. ACCEPTANCE OF THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. SRTS-5282 (039), CP 08-10:

Item 1J Staff Report

1.K. REQUEST BY PALM GROVE GROUP, LLC, OWNER OF PALM SPRINGS FAN CLUB, FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY (PCN) TO SELL BEER, WINE AND DISTILLED SPIRITS FOR ON-SITE CONSUMPTION (TYPE 48 – ON SALE GENERAL – PUBLIC PREMISES) FOR A COCKTAIL LOUNGE LOCATED AT 1539 AND 1541 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE 5.1402 PCN):

Item 1K Staff Report

1.N. APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (CVAG) REGARDING STREET SWEEPING ON STATE HIGHWAY 111:

Item 1N Staff Report

1.O. AMEND EXISTING UTILITY USERS TAX AUDIT CONTRACT WITH MUNISERVICES, LLC.:

Item 1O Staff Report

EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:

1.C. APPROVE EXTENSION TO THE RECRUITMENT BONUS PROGRAM FOR HIRING LATERAL POLICE OFFICERS:

Item 1C Staff Report

Councilmember Kors requested information regarding future hires by the Police Department.

Motion to approve 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24153, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO THE RECRUITMENT BONUS PROGRAM FOR HIRING LATERAL POLICE OFFICERS.”
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Moved by Councilmember Mills , seconded by Mayor Moon.

Vote to approve 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24153, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO THE RECRUITMENT BONUS PROGRAM FOR HIRING LATERAL POLICE OFFICERS.”
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. (Approved)

1.E. ACCEPTANCE OF THE PALM SPRINGS DOG PARK RENOVATIONS, CP 16-03:

Item 1E Staff Report

Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested a report regarding the grass at the Dog Park.

Motion to approve 1) Accept the public work improvements, identified as the Palm Springs Dog Park Renovations CP 16-03, as completed in accordance with the plans and specifications.
2) Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for the Palm Springs Dog Park Renovations, CP 16-03. A6874. Moved by Councilmember Mills , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat .

Vote to approve 1) Accept the public work improvements, identified as the Palm Springs Dog Park Renovations CP 16-03, as completed in accordance with the plans and specifications.
2) Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder a Notice of Completion for the Palm Springs Dog Park Renovations, CP 16-03. A6874. (Approved)

1.G. CONSIDERATION OF ACQUISITION OF COUNTY SURPLUS PROPERTY LOCATED AT 63775 DILLON ROAD, APN 666-140-024:

Item 1G Staff Report

Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested the City Council have the opportunity to visit the site for possible future City use, and requested this item be placed on a future agenda.

Motion to approve Direct staff to place this item on a future agenda. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat , seconded by Councilmember Kors.

Vote to approve Direct staff to place this item on a future agenda. (Approved)

1.L. APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU FOR PROFESSIONAL AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT COST SHARING:

Item 1L Staff Report

Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested clarification on cost sharing.

Motion to approve 1) Approve an Air Service Memorandum of Understanding with the Greater Palm Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau in an amount not to exceed $32,500. A6768. 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Moved by Councilmember Mills , seconded by Mayor Moon.

Vote to approve 1) Approve an Air Service Memorandum of Understanding with the Greater Palm Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau in an amount not to exceed $32,500. A6768. 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. (Approved)

1.M. VILLAGEFEST RULES & REGULATIONS:

Item 1M Staff Report

Mayor Pro Tem Foat requested clarification.

Motion to approve

Table item, and return item to the City Council for action at a future date.

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

Vote to approve

Table item, and return item to the City Council for action at a future date.

(Approved)

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2.A. CALLING AND CONDUCTING THE SPECIAL ELECTION AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN ANNEXATION NO. 14 AND ANNEXATION NO. 15 TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES):

Item 2A Staff Report

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

Mayor Moon opened the public hearing, no one came forth to address the City Council, and Mayor Moon closed the public hearing.

Motion to approve 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24157, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 14, ICON, TRACT MAP NO. 36725, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS.”
2) Adopt Resolution No. 24158, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 15, SUNIA, TRACT MAP NO. 37143, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS.” Moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Mills .

Vote to approve 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24157, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 14, ICON, TRACT MAP NO. 36725, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS.”
2) Adopt Resolution No. 24158, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 15, SUNIA, TRACT MAP NO. 37143, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS.” (Approved)

At 6:55 p.m. Mayor Moon called for a five minute recess to provide the Interim City Clerk time to canvass the ballots.

At 7:01 p.m. Mayor Moon reconvened the meeting.

Kathleen Hart, Interim City Clerk, stated special landowner election was conducted, and the results were as follows:
Annexation No. 14. Total Eligible Votes 6. Total YES Votes 6. Total NO Votes 0.
Annexation No. 15. Total Eligible Votes 5. Total YES Votes 5. Total NO Votes 0.

Motion to approve

3) Adopt Resolution No. 24158, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDING, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 14, ICON, TRACT MAP NO. 36725, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).”

4) Adopt Resolution No. 24159, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ANNEXATION LANDOWNER ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDING, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 15, SUNIA, TRACT MAP NO. 37143, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).”

5) Waive reading of the full text in its entirety and introduce on first reading by title only, Ordinance No. 1913, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 14, ICON, TRACT MAP NO. 36725, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).”

6) Waive reading of the full text in its entirety and introduce on first reading by title only, Ordinance No. 1914, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 15, SUNIA, TRACT MAP NO. 37143, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).”

Moved by Councilmember Mills , seconded by Councilmember Roberts.

Vote to approve

(Approved)