Direct Mayor Moon, as the City’s representative to the CVAG Executive Committee to cast an affirmative vote at the Special CVAG meeting on May 15, 2017, with respect to the CV Link DEIR as follows:

City will participate as outlined in the CV Link DEIR with the recommendations as follows:

Preferred Alternative No. 3, use of a bridge over Palm Canyon near the Visitors Center, noting that it is over Hwy 111 which will include CalTrans involvement and the project may state the use of East side and will work towards the Bridge later.
The wash side of the levy.
The Bridge over the lake at the 17th hole. Second by Roberts.

Tom Kirk - CVAG - stated the bridge is over Palm Canyon near th Visitor's Center, and noted that it is over Hwy 111 which will involve CalTrans involvement and the project may say "let's use the east side now and work towards the bridge later, requested this be included in the motion.

Verbal roll call vote.
5-0-0

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2.A. INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE (EXTENDING INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 1923) REQUIRING THE IMPOSITION OF CERTAIN TENANT RELOCATION AND PROTECTION AS A CONDITION OF APPROVAL OF DISCRETIONARY LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO APRIL 5, 2018, AND MAKING APPROPRIATE FINDINGS UNDER CEQA (4/5THS Vote Required):

Item 2A Staff Report

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

Motion to approve Waive the reading of the text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1927, “AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE (EXTENDING INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 1923) OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, REQUIRING THE IMPOSITION OF CERTAIN TENANT RELOCATION AND PROTECTION AS A CONDITION OF APPROVAL OF DISCRETIONARY LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO APRIL 5, 2018, AND MAKING APPROPRIATE FINDINGS UNDER CEQA (4/5THS Vote Required) with an amendment to Section 4. Findings. B. First Sentance to read "Apartments are often multi-family residential ... affordable housing for residents." Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember Roberts.

Vote to approve Waive the reading of the text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1927, “AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE (EXTENDING INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 1923) OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, REQUIRING THE IMPOSITION OF CERTAIN TENANT RELOCATION AND PROTECTION AS A CONDITION OF APPROVAL OF DISCRETIONARY LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO APRIL 5, 2018, AND MAKING APPROPRIATE FINDINGS UNDER CEQA (4/5THS Vote Required) with an amendment to Section 4. Findings. B. First Sentance to read "Apartments are often multi-family residential ... affordable housing for residents." (Approved)

Councilmember Roberts stated it is approaching the 10:00 p.m. the tentatively scheduled adjournment time, and recommended continuing Item 5E. It was the conscensus of the City Council to continue the meeting with Item 5E continued to Tuesday, May 9, 2017.

3. LEGISLATIVE: None

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

5. NEW BUSINESS:

5.A. AIRPORT TERMINAL TICKETING WING RENOVATION SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS REVIEW:

Item 5A Staff Report

5.B. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH STC ONE, LLC FOR NON-EXCLUSIVE USE AT 3111 TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY:

Item 5B Staff Report

5.C. CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATE, DISCUSSION, AND REVIEW OF THE PALM SPRINGS WALK OF STARS AGREEMENT:

Item 5C Staff Report

It was the conscensus of the Council to continue this item to 05-17-2017.

5.D. APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES TO SCREEN COMMISSION AND BOARD APPLICATIONS, TO DETERMINE QUALIFIED APPLICANTS TO FILL VACANCIES ON CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:

Item 5D Staff Report

Councilmember Mills

kors

Motion to approve 1) Consider waiving the procedures in Resolution No. 18804 Section 7(b), to allow for the City Council as a whole, to participate in the screening and interview of applicants for the Historic Site Preservation Board, Measure “J” Oversight Commission and the Planning Commission.
2) Waive the procedures in Resolution No. 18804 Section 7(b), that provides for the Mayor to select and participate in all subcommittees.
3) Appoint two-member ad hoc City Council Subcommittees to screen and interview applicants for the following Commissions and Boards:

Administrative Appeals Board Mills and Roberts

Airport Commission Mills and Moon

Board of Appeals Foat and Moon

Board of Library Trustees Mills and Moon

Human Rights Commission Foat and Kors

Parks and Recreation Commission Foat and Mills

Personnel Board Kors and Moon

Public Arts Commission Roberts and Moon

Rent Review Commission Foat and Mills

Sustainability Commission Kors and Roberts

VillageFest Board Kors and Moon

Moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Mills.

Vote to approve 1) Consider waiving the procedures in Resolution No. 18804 Section 7(b), to allow for the City Council as a whole, to participate in the screening and interview of applicants for the Historic Site Preservation Board, Measure “J” Oversight Commission and the Planning Commission.
2) Waive the procedures in Resolution No. 18804 Section 7(b), that provides for the Mayor to select and participate in all subcommittees.
3) Appoint two-member ad hoc City Council Subcommittees to screen and interview applicants for the following Commissions and Boards:

Administrative Appeals Board Mills and Roberts

Airport Commission Mills and Moon

Board of Appeals Foat and Moon

Board of Library Trustees Mills and Moon

Human Rights Commission Foat and Kors

Parks and Recreation Commission Foat and Mills

Personnel Board Kors and Moon

Public Arts Commission Roberts and Moon

Rent Review Commission Foat and Mills

Sustainability Commission Kors and Roberts

VillageFest Board Kors and Moon

(Approved)

5.E. CONTINUED DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 BUDGET:

Item 5E No Materials

5.A. AIRPORT TERMINAL TICKETING WING RENOVATION SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS REVIEW:

Councilmember Mills Councilmember Roberts

Motion to approve 1) Approve acceptance of the Airport Terminal Ticketing Schematic Design. 2) Authorize proceeding with the Design Development phase. 3) Authorize proceeding with the bid on the Terminal Phase 1 Enabling Project estimated to cost approximately $1,300,000. Moved by Councilmember Kors, seconded by Councilmember Mills.

Vote to approve 1) Approve acceptance of the Airport Terminal Ticketing Schematic Design. 2) Authorize proceeding with the Design Development phase. 3) Authorize proceeding with the bid on the Terminal Phase 1 Enabling Project estimated to cost approximately $1,300,000. (Approved)

5.B. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH STC ONE, LLC FOR NON-EXCLUSIVE USE AT 3111 TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY:

Motion to approve 1) Approve an Amended and Restated Wireless Communications Facilities Site Lease by and between STC One, LLC, for lease of tower and ground space at an existing City owned wireless communication tower located at 3111 Tahquitz Canyon Way, for a period of 15 years (inclusive of an initial term of five (5) years and two optional five (5) year extensions). A4161. 2) Approve a Memorandum of Amended and Restated Wireless Communications Facilities Site Lease, and authorize the City Clerk to record with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office. 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Foat.

Vote to approve 1) Approve an Amended and Restated Wireless Communications Facilities Site Lease by and between STC One, LLC, for lease of tower and ground space at an existing City owned wireless communication tower located at 3111 Tahquitz Canyon Way, for a period of 15 years (inclusive of an initial term of five (5) years and two optional five (5) year extensions). A4161. 2) Approve a Memorandum of Amended and Restated Wireless Communications Facilities Site Lease, and authorize the City Clerk to record with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office. 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. (Approved)

PUBLIC COMMENT: (Non-Agenda Items)

Colton, Murrell, Palm Springs,

Tiffani LoBue, Palm Springs, spoke of banning backyard breeding.

CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER REQUESTS AND UPCOMING AGENDA DEVELOPMENT:

Councilmember Kors next agenda discussion and re transparency communications

Councilmember Roberts too many subcommitteess

cm golf course ad hoc palm canyon theater - ad hoc

Mayor Pro Tem Foat asked about tamarisk trees.

ADJOURNMENT:

at 10:32 p.m.

Meeting went into Recess

Meeting Reconvened

May 03, 2017 City Council Meeting

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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.

05-03-2017 Closed Session Agenda

Mayor Moon called the meeting to order at 4:33 p.m.

6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Mayor Moon led the salute to the flag.

ROLL CALL:

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

PRESENTATIONS:

Mayor Moon and the City Council presented a proclamation to the employees' association recognizing their public service.

ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:

Judy Deertrack, Palm Springs, spoke on 1N

Motion to approve Removal of Consent Calendar Item 1N. Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Kors.

Vote to approve Removal of Consent Calendar Item 1N. (Approved)

Motion to approve

Move Item 4A to follow the Consent Calendar.

Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Kors.

Vote to approve

Move Item 4A to follow the Consent Calendar.

(Approved)

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:

PUBLIC TESTIMONY: (Non-Public Hearing Agenda Items ONLY)

Vic Yepello, Palm Springs, spoke in support of the CV Link.

Bob Terry, Desert Hot Springs,

Tim Erkins, Palm Springs, recommended the 750 Lofts be re-evaluated by the Palnning Commission. CV Link should go to the voters.

John Nanos, Palm Springs, asking this go back to the Planning Commission for review.

Emily Hemphill, requested approval of 1N.

Nancy Ferguson, Palm Springs, 4A Randy Roberts, Palm Desert,

Randy Roberts, Palm Desert, spoke in opposing of CV Link.

Jeri Barry, Palm Springs, spoke in support of CV Link.

Robert Stone, Palm Springs, spoke in support / opposing the CV Link.

John Martin, Palm Springs, spoke opposing the CV Link.

Anita Kerezman, Palm Springs, stated her concerns with respect to security, safety, and the cost.

Gary Lueders, Rancho Mirage, President of CV Link, spoke in support of CV Link.

Thomas Kohn, Palm Springs, spoke in support of CV Link.

Diana Grace, Palm Springs, spoke of her concerns with respect to the fiscal maintenance costs.

Lew Stewart, Palm Springs,

Rick Berg, Palm Springs, spoke in support of CV Link.

Mary Settle, La Quinta, spoke in support of CV Link.

John Siegel, Palm Springs, spoke in support of CV Link.

4A Michael Dees, Palm Springs,

Margaret Myers, Palm Springs, spoke opposing the CV Link.

Randy Goldberg, Palm Springs, spoke opposing the CV Link.

Paul Hinrichsoen, Palm Springs, spoke in support of CV Link.

Robert Heinbaugh, Palm Springs, spoke in support of CV Link.

4A Christian Jelmberg, Homeless Outreach, Coachella Valley,

Nancy Brown, Palm Springs, spoke opposing the CV Link.

Steven Sims, Palm Springs, spoke in support of CV Link.

Mindy Reed, Palm Springs, 5E ask more police presence in the downtown area. Support CV Link.

4A Anna Nevenic, Palm Springs,

5B Joe Parker, San Diego,

5B Jennifer Jackson, San Diego,

5C Robert Alexander, Palm Springs, spoke in support of Item 5C.

Patricia Breslin, Palm Springs, thanked the sub comm supports the entire City Council to review all applicants for the Boards and Commission, and requested support

Debby Alexander, Palm Springs, owner of the Peabody's, requested support police presence in the downtown area, spoke supporting the positions of the transport officers.

1N Frank Tysen, Palm Springs,

Felipe Castaneda, Palm Springs, 1N

Tony Aguilar, Palm Springs, spoke in support of Item 5C.

CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND REPORT:

City Manager Ready and Assistant City Manager Fuller introduced Tom Garcia, City Engineer.

City Manager Ready introduced Tom Kirk, Exec Dir, provided a presentation on Community Choice Aggregation.

Councilmember Kors

Councilmember Roberts

tK said it could save $$ market driven

Mayor Pro Tem Foat oldest CCA?

tk franchise fees will not change.

Councilmember Mills PS had its own equivalent in the 90's. It was option - PS Powers.

tk worked with Art Lyons with that, re was here in the Coachella Valley.

Councilmember Kors the ability of the consumer to choose green power, cost savings. other savings

Mayor Moon served on CVAG, did not participate in the neg comments re TK.

Meeting went into Recess

Meeting Reconvened

CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS:

1. CONSENT CALENDAR:

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

Item 1B Staff Report

1.C. TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF MARCH 31, 2017:

Item 1C Staff Report

1.E. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH R&R JANITORIAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $373,520.88, FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES, REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 02-17:

Item 1E Staff Report

1.F. INITIATION OF ANNEXATION NO. 17 TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES):

Item 1F Staff Report

1.J. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1924, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS ANNEXATION NO. 16, MIRALON, TRACT MAP NO. 31848 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES):

Item 1J Staff Report

Vote to approve Approve Items 1B, 1C, 1E, 1F, and 1J, noting the recusal of Mayor Pro Tem Foat on Warrant No. ??????? and the recusal of Councilmember Mills on Item 1J. (Approved)

EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:

1.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Item 1A Staff Report

1.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

1.D. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS (BSCC) IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,197:

Item 1D Staff Report

Mayor Pro Tem Foat

1.G. ACCEPTANCE OF THE PALM SPRINGS LIBRARY SHADE STRUCTURE, CP 15-27:

Item 1G Staff Report

1.H. APPROVAL OF RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION AGREEMENTS WITH GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBER (APN) 669-100-001 FOR THE INDIAN CANYON DRIVE WIDENING & BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BRLO 5282 (017) CP 01-11:

Item 1H Staff Report

Councilmember Mills

1.I. AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000 FOR UTILITY UPGRADES AT THE ANIMAL SHELTER ASSOCIATED WITH THE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM:

Item 1I Staff Report

Councilmember Mills

Vote to approve Authorize payment to Southern California Edison in an amount not to exceed $75,000 to upgrade the existing SCE transformer serving the City’s Animal Shelter. (Approved)

1.K. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1925, AMENDING THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE (PSZC) RELATING TO THE CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR THE REVIEW OF EXTENSION OF TIME (EOT) APPLICATIONS:

Item 1K Staff Report

mill

Councilmember Mills

1.L. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1926, AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF “ESTATE HOME” IN SECTION 5.25.030 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ESTATE HOMES AS VACATION RENTALS:

Item 1L Staff Report

mills

1.M. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT REMODEL, CP 15-05:

Item 1M Staff Report

1.N. A RESOLUTION REQUIRING ELIMINATION OF THE EVENT AREA FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PDD-374, THE “750 LOFTS” PROJECT, CONFIRMING CONFORMITY WITH THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL CODE WITH REGARD TO PARKING, AND OTHERWISE AFFIRMING APPROVAL OF PDD-374:

Item 1N Staff Report

Councilmember Roberts

Councilmember Kors

Motion to approve rescind ord res 233899 sched phn Moved by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Kors.

Vote to approve rescind ord res 233899 sched phn (Approved)

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

4.A. DISCUSSION ON THE CV LINK AND DIRECTION ON THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT:

Item 4A Staff Report

Assistant City Manager Fuller provided a presentation summarizing the project.

Councilmember Roberts

Mayor Moon provided his comments supporting portions of the CV Link, recommending defer portions the proposed portions of the CV Link in the City of Palm Springs.

Councilmember Kors provide comments of support.

4.A. DISCUSSION ON THE CV LINK AND DIRECTION ON THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT:

Councilmember Roberts spoke of his support of the project.

Councilmember Mills concurs with Mayor Pro Tem's Foat's comments.

Mayor Moon

Councilmember Kors

Mayor Pro Tem Foat

Mayor Moon

Councilmember Roberts

GF motioned:

Direct Mayor Moon, as the City’s representative to the CVAG Executive Committee to cast an affirmative vote at the Special CVAG meeting on May 15, 2017, with respect to the CV Link DEIR as follows:

City will participate as outlined in the CV Link DEIR with the recommendations as follows:

Preferred Alternative No. 3, use of a bridge over Palm Canyon near the Visitors Center, noting that it is over Hwy 111 which will include CalTrans involvement and the project may state the use of East side and will work towards the Bridge later.
The wash side of the levy.
The Bridge over the lake at the 17th hole. Second by Roberts.