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CALL TO ORDER:

PRESENTATIONS:

A. PROCLAMATION FOR EMPLOYMENT MONTH

ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The City Council will discuss the order of the agenda, may amend the order, add urgency items, note abstentions or "no" votes on Consent Calendar items, and request Consent Calendar items be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. The City Council may also remove items from the Consent Calendar prior to that portion of the Agenda.

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:

PUBLIC TESTIMONY: (Non-Public Hearing Agenda Items ONLY) This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council only on agenda items. Two (2) minutes will be assigned to each speaker. Testimony for Public Hearings will only be taken at the time of the hearing, and General Public Comments, non-agenda items, will be taken later in the meeting.

1. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters may be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Council for separate discussion at this time or under Acceptance of the Agenda. The ordinance title is deemed to be read in its entirety and further reading waived on any ordinance listed on the Consent Calendar.

G. CONSERVATION ALTERNATIVE PLAN FOR OVERSEEDING OF RYE-SEED FOR CITY PARKS RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

A. AUTHORIZE ANNEXATION NO. 24 TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) RECOMMENDATION: Hold a Public Hearing on the matter. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 24, TRACT MAP NO. 38049, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS.” Conduct the Special Annexation Landowner Election. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “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 PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 24, Tract Map No. 38049, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).” Introduce an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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. 24, TRACT MAP NO. 38049 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).”

B. AUTHORIZE ANNEXATION NO. 25 TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) RECOMMENDATION: Hold a Public Hearing on the matter. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 25, TRACT MAP NO. 38416, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS.” Conduct the Special Annexation Landowner Election. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “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 PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 25, Tract Map No. 38416, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).” Introduce an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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. 25, TRACT MAP NO. 38416 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).”

C. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO SOLID WASTE SERVICES RATES AND APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND PALM SPRINGS DISPOSAL SERVICE RECOMMENDATION: Open the Public Hearing to receive public comments on the proposed rate increases and the Amended and Restated Franchise Agreement. Close the Public Hearing after all public comments have been heard, and determine if written protests have been received from the owners/tenants of a majority of parcels which are subject to the solid waste service rate increases, and if a majority protest is not received, discuss and approve the amount of the low-income discount program, and adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS DISPOSAL SERVICES FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES AND ADOPTING THE SOLID WASTE SERVICE RATES,” as amended with the value of the low-income discount.

D. AN APPEAL BY NEW CHURCH II, LLC OF THE DECISION BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY A TIME EXTENSION OF THE ENTITLEMENTS INVOLVING A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO (1) RENOVATE TWO HISTORIC PROPERTIES FOR ADAPTIVE RE-USE AND (2) DEMOLISH AND RECONSTRUCT ONE- AND TWO-STORY STRUCTURES ON A 3.65-ACRE SITE FOR THE OPERATION OF A HOTEL WITH ACCESSORY SPA, RESTAURANT AND MEETING SPACE LOCATED AT 222 S. CAHUILLA ROAD, ZONE R-3 (CASE 5.1345 CUP 3.0678 MAJ) RECOMMENDATION: Open the appeal hearing and receive testimony. Reject the appeal and accept the Planning Commission’s decision by adopting a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE APPEAL BY NEW CHURCH II, LLC AND UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY A TIME EXTENSION REQUEST FOR CASE NOS. 5.1345 CUP AND 3.0678 MAJ; A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO RENOVATE CLASS 1 HISTORIC PROPERTIES (226 WEST BARISTO ROAD AND 284 SOUTH CAHUILLA ROAD), CONSTRUCT ONE- AND TWO-STORY BUILDINGS AND OPERATE ACCESSORY COMMERCIAL, INCLUDING A RESTAURANT AND SPA FACILITY, FOR A PROPOSED HOTEL PROJECT LOCATED AT 222 SOUTH CAHUILLA ROAD.” Alternatively, accept the appeal, overturn the Planning Commission’s decision, and grant a one-year time extension by adopting a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE APPEAL BY NEW CHURCH II, LLC AND OVERTURNING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY A TIME EXTENSION REQUEST FOR CASE NOS. 5.1345 CUP AND 3.0678 MAJ; A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO RENOVATE CLASS 1 HISTORIC PROPERTIES (226 WEST BARISTO ROAD AND 284 SOUTH CAHUILLA ROAD), CONSTRUCT ONE- AND TWO-STORY BUILDINGS, AND OPERATE ACCESSORY COMMERCIAL, INCLUDING A RESTAURANT AND SPA FACILITY, FOR A PROPOSED HOTEL PROJECT LOCATED AT 222 SOUTH CAHUILLA ROAD."

3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:

A. SELECTION OF ARTIST FOR ACRISURE ARENA MURAL PROJECT RECOMMENDATION: Select an artist to paint the Palm Springs mural inside Acrisure Arena. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.

B. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, THROUGH ITS POLICE DEPARTMENT, FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: Approve an agreement between the Palm Springs Unified School District and the City of Palm Springs to provide a full-time police officer (School Resource Officer) on the campus of Palm Springs High School and Desert Learning Academy for two years, expiring at the end of the 2023/2024 school year. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

C. CVRA WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATION – REDUCING BARRIERS TO RUNNING FOR CITY COUNCIL AND WORKING ON CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION: Refine direction to Staff to prepare and present an ordinance to increase Council Member compensation and create a vehicle stipend. Staff recommends increasing Council Member salaries from $29,196 annually to $41,600 annually. The revised salary was derived by applying annual Consumer Price Indexes between 2007 (the last year Council Member salaries were adjusted) and 2022. Council could consider providing the Mayor a salary that is 15%-25% higher considering the higher demands that are often placed on the Mayor. This would provide a salary for the Mayor in the range of $47,840 - $52,000. Staff also recommends creating a vehicle stipend of $400 per month to be used in lieu of mileage reimbursement for all normal business-related travel.

4. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Non-Agenda Items) This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council on items of general interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City. Although the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, it generally cannot take any action on items not listed on the posted agenda. Two (2) minutes will be assigned to each speaker.

CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER COMMENTS, REPORTS, & AGENDA DEVELOPMENT: This time is set aside for the City Council and City Manager to provide additional general comments and reports. Additionally, the City Council and City Manager may briefly discuss items of concern and prioritize agenda items for future meeting dates.

Sep 01, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting

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CALL TO ORDER:

PRESENTATIONS:

A. PROCLAMATION FOR EMPLOYMENT MONTH

ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The City Council will discuss the order of the agenda, may amend the order, add urgency items, note abstentions or "no" votes on Consent Calendar items, and request Consent Calendar items be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. The City Council may also remove items from the Consent Calendar prior to that portion of the Agenda.

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:

PUBLIC TESTIMONY: (Non-Public Hearing Agenda Items ONLY) This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council only on agenda items. Two (2) minutes will be assigned to each speaker. Testimony for Public Hearings will only be taken at the time of the hearing, and General Public Comments, non-agenda items, will be taken later in the meeting.

1. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters may be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Council for separate discussion at this time or under Acceptance of the Agenda. The ordinance title is deemed to be read in its entirety and further reading waived on any ordinance listed on the Consent Calendar.

G. CONSERVATION ALTERNATIVE PLAN FOR OVERSEEDING OF RYE-SEED FOR CITY PARKS RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

A. AUTHORIZE ANNEXATION NO. 24 TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) RECOMMENDATION: Hold a Public Hearing on the matter. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 24, TRACT MAP NO. 38049, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS.” Conduct the Special Annexation Landowner Election. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “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 PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 24, Tract Map No. 38049, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).” Introduce an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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. 24, TRACT MAP NO. 38049 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).”

B. AUTHORIZE ANNEXATION NO. 25 TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) RECOMMENDATION: Hold a Public Hearing on the matter. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION NO. 25, TRACT MAP NO. 38416, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND SUBMITTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAX TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS.” Conduct the Special Annexation Landowner Election. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “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 PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 25, Tract Map No. 38416, INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).” Introduce an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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. 25, TRACT MAP NO. 38416 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).”

C. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO SOLID WASTE SERVICES RATES AND APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND PALM SPRINGS DISPOSAL SERVICE RECOMMENDATION: Open the Public Hearing to receive public comments on the proposed rate increases and the Amended and Restated Franchise Agreement. Close the Public Hearing after all public comments have been heard, and determine if written protests have been received from the owners/tenants of a majority of parcels which are subject to the solid waste service rate increases, and if a majority protest is not received, discuss and approve the amount of the low-income discount program, and adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS DISPOSAL SERVICES FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES AND ADOPTING THE SOLID WASTE SERVICE RATES,” as amended with the value of the low-income discount.

D. AN APPEAL BY NEW CHURCH II, LLC OF THE DECISION BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY A TIME EXTENSION OF THE ENTITLEMENTS INVOLVING A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO (1) RENOVATE TWO HISTORIC PROPERTIES FOR ADAPTIVE RE-USE AND (2) DEMOLISH AND RECONSTRUCT ONE- AND TWO-STORY STRUCTURES ON A 3.65-ACRE SITE FOR THE OPERATION OF A HOTEL WITH ACCESSORY SPA, RESTAURANT AND MEETING SPACE LOCATED AT 222 S. CAHUILLA ROAD, ZONE R-3 (CASE 5.1345 CUP 3.0678 MAJ) RECOMMENDATION: Open the appeal hearing and receive testimony. Reject the appeal and accept the Planning Commission’s decision by adopting a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE APPEAL BY NEW CHURCH II, LLC AND UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY A TIME EXTENSION REQUEST FOR CASE NOS. 5.1345 CUP AND 3.0678 MAJ; A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO RENOVATE CLASS 1 HISTORIC PROPERTIES (226 WEST BARISTO ROAD AND 284 SOUTH CAHUILLA ROAD), CONSTRUCT ONE- AND TWO-STORY BUILDINGS AND OPERATE ACCESSORY COMMERCIAL, INCLUDING A RESTAURANT AND SPA FACILITY, FOR A PROPOSED HOTEL PROJECT LOCATED AT 222 SOUTH CAHUILLA ROAD.” Alternatively, accept the appeal, overturn the Planning Commission’s decision, and grant a one-year time extension by adopting a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE APPEAL BY NEW CHURCH II, LLC AND OVERTURNING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY A TIME EXTENSION REQUEST FOR CASE NOS. 5.1345 CUP AND 3.0678 MAJ; A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO RENOVATE CLASS 1 HISTORIC PROPERTIES (226 WEST BARISTO ROAD AND 284 SOUTH CAHUILLA ROAD), CONSTRUCT ONE- AND TWO-STORY BUILDINGS, AND OPERATE ACCESSORY COMMERCIAL, INCLUDING A RESTAURANT AND SPA FACILITY, FOR A PROPOSED HOTEL PROJECT LOCATED AT 222 SOUTH CAHUILLA ROAD."

3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:

A. SELECTION OF ARTIST FOR ACRISURE ARENA MURAL PROJECT RECOMMENDATION: Select an artist to paint the Palm Springs mural inside Acrisure Arena. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.

B. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, THROUGH ITS POLICE DEPARTMENT, FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: Approve an agreement between the Palm Springs Unified School District and the City of Palm Springs to provide a full-time police officer (School Resource Officer) on the campus of Palm Springs High School and Desert Learning Academy for two years, expiring at the end of the 2023/2024 school year. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

C. CVRA WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATION – REDUCING BARRIERS TO RUNNING FOR CITY COUNCIL AND WORKING ON CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION: Refine direction to Staff to prepare and present an ordinance to increase Council Member compensation and create a vehicle stipend. Staff recommends increasing Council Member salaries from $29,196 annually to $41,600 annually. The revised salary was derived by applying annual Consumer Price Indexes between 2007 (the last year Council Member salaries were adjusted) and 2022. Council could consider providing the Mayor a salary that is 15%-25% higher considering the higher demands that are often placed on the Mayor. This would provide a salary for the Mayor in the range of $47,840 - $52,000. Staff also recommends creating a vehicle stipend of $400 per month to be used in lieu of mileage reimbursement for all normal business-related travel.

4. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Non-Agenda Items) This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council on items of general interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City. Although the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, it generally cannot take any action on items not listed on the posted agenda. Two (2) minutes will be assigned to each speaker.

CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER COMMENTS, REPORTS, & AGENDA DEVELOPMENT: This time is set aside for the City Council and City Manager to provide additional general comments and reports. Additionally, the City Council and City Manager may briefly discuss items of concern and prioritize agenda items for future meeting dates.

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