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Thursday, January 27, 2022
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Palm Springs
Pursuantto Assembly Bill 361 this meeting was conductedby teleconference andtherewasno in -personpublic accessto themeetinglocation.
CALL TO ORDER:
A RegularMeeting of the Palm SpringsCity Council wascalledto orderby Mayor Middleton on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 6:05 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Middleton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Present: Councilmembers Christy Holstege, Geoff Kors, Dennis Woods; Mayor Pro Tern Grace Elena Garner; and Mayor Lisa Middleton
Absent: None.
City Staff
Present: Justin Clifton, City Manager; Teresa Galavan, Assistant City Manager, Jeffrey Ballinger, CityAttorney; andAnthonyJ. Mejia, CityClerk, werepresentatRoll Call.
Other staff memberspresentedreports or respondedto questionsas indicated in the minutes.
PRESENTATIONS:
COVID- 19 CASE AND WASTEWATER TESTING UPDATE
EmergencyManagement Coordinator Daniel DeSelmspresentedan updateof COVID- 19statistics in RiversideCounty, theCoachellaValleyandtheCity andaddressedresultsofwastewatertesting.
GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION AND VISITORS' BUREAU UPDATE Scott White and Colleen Pace narrated a PowerPoint presentation with the annual update on the Greater Palm Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Discussion followed regarding an assessment of 1 % added to TOT on vacation rentals to create a Business Improvement District, the Love Local Campaign, ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
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MayorMiddletonannouncedthatItemNo. 10 hasbeenpulledfromtheagendaby stafffor separatediscussionandnotedItemNo. 5A will be movedto immediatelyafterthe Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Holstegepulled Item No. 1M from the ConsentCalendar, for separatediscussion.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to acceptthe agenda, asamended, remove ConsentCalendarItem Nos.
I and10 for separatediscussionandmoveItemNo. 5A to immediatelyaftertheConsent Calendar.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
TheRegularClosedSessionoftheCityCouncilofJanuary27, 2022, wascalledtoorderbyMayor Middleton at 3:30 p.m., with all memberspresent.
Themeetingconvenedinto ClosedSessionto discussthefollowing itemsaslistedontheRegular Closed SessionMeeting Agenda:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — MATTERS CREATING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9(d)( 2):
Two (2) mattersthat, underthe existingcircumstances, the City Attorneybelievescreates significant exposure to litigation.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER INITIATION OF LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9(d)( 4):
Underexistingfactsandcircumstances, therearefour (4) matterstheCityCouncilhasdecided or may decide to initiate litigation.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 8:
Property Description: 3589McCarthy Road, Palm Springs92234 (APN 669-420-019) Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: Justin Clifton, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: McCarthy Road Productions, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Property Description: BouldersProperty (Lots 145 of Tract Map 31095/APNs 504- 150-011 through -055); CrescendoProperty (APN 504-040-
046); Gene Autry Property (APNs 677-540-028 & 677- 540- 029); Block G of parcelmap36446 (APN 513-560-048)
Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: Justin Clifton, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Potential buyer( s)
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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Property Description: Indian Canyon Drive, South of Garnet Avenue ( 669- 060- 027, 669-070-004); 6400 N. Indian Canyon Dr. ( 669-093-010); Indian Canyon Drive, approx. 600 $. south of Garnet Avenue 669- 060- 028, 669- 060- 029); 6545 W. Garnet Ave. ( 669- 060- 022); Indian Canyon Drive, South of Garnet Avenue ( 669- 093- 002, 669- 093- 003); 5400 N. Indian Canyon Dr. ( 669- 100- 001) Agency: City of Palm Springs
City Negotiator: Donn Uyeno, Principal Engineer, Jamie Formico, Right of Way Manager
Negotiating Parties: Robert Miner, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Co., Robert W. Miner Trust, Granite
Construction
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. 6:
City Negotiators: Justin Clifton, City Manager
JeremyHammond, Human ResourcesDirector
Andrew Mills, Chief of Police
Peter Brown, Legal Counsel
Employee Organization: Public Employees Association of Palm Springs ( PEAPS) Management Association of Palm Springs ( MAPS)
Palm Springs Firefighters Association ( PSFA)
Palm Springs Fire Management ( PSFMA)
Executives
City Attorney Ballinger reported that the City Council received briefings and provided direction to staff regarding the agendized Closed Session Items but did not take any reportable action.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY:
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the proposed location for Item No. 5A:
Linda Sacket
Toby Divine
William Phillips
Jeff Toig
Jessica Toig
Josh Levine
Sasha Socket
Rev. Rodell Henshaw
Frank Tysen
The following individuals spoke in support of Item No. 5A:
Michael Braun
Shannon Anderson
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Aftab Dada
Steve Boswell
CelesteBrackley
David Murphy
Ginny Foat
Kathy Weremiuk
Jeffrey Bernstein
Jerry Keller
Bruce Hogan
DanFast, speakingonItemNo. 10, expressedconcernsregardingthescopeoftheprojectand askedto meet with building officials to discussit further.
JaymesGreen, Chair, GeneAutry NeighborhoodOrganization, thankedCity Councilfor approving Item No. 1J.
There were no other public comments.
CITY COUNCIL, SUBCOMMITTEE, AND CITY MANAGER' S COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
MayorProTernGarnerannouncedshewill bepartof theSCAGRiversideCountyHousingPolicy LeadershipAcademy; reportedtherestroomsattheDesertHillsCommunityCenterParkarebeing built; discussedanupcomingeventby theBuildingResiliencein African AmericanCommunities; talked aboutthe upcoming Black History Awards.
CouncilmemberKors announcedtheupcomingRocktheParkconcert.
CouncilmemberHolstegediscussedherCOVIDWorkingGroupwhichmeetseveryotherweek andcommentedonameetingwithCollegeoftheDesertBoardofTrustees; talkedaboutachairing aCVAG HomelessnessCommitteemeetingandaddressedquarterlydistrictmeetings.
City ManagerClifton discussedhow COVID hasimpactedCity operationsandthankedthe community for its patience.
Councilmember Woods discussedefforts to get a COD campusin Palm Springs.
Mayor Middleton discusseda recent event by Sunline Transit to review andexamine how Sunline is usinghydrogentechnologyandspokeaboutrepresentingPalmSpringsat the Holocaust Memorial in Palm Desert.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the consentcalendar, with the removal of Item Nos. I M and 10 for separate discussion.
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A. FINDINGS TO CONDUCT CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS VIRTUALLY UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 361
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to find that the City Council has consideredthe circumstances of the stateof emergencyduring a proclaimedstateof emergency, and stateor local officials have imposed or recommended measuresto promote social distancing, and as a result, the Palm SpringsCity Council and all of Palm SpringsBoard, Commission, and Committee meetings will beheld by video conference, in accordancewith AB 361.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of October 28, 2021.
C. ACCEPTANCE OF A RESIGNATION FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to accept with regret the resignation of Travis Armstrong from the Parks and Recreation Commission.
D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2056 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE CHAPTER 92 AND CHAPTER 93 RELATIVE TO THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE M- 2 ( MANUFACTURING) AND E- I ( ENERGY INDUSTRIAL) ZONES ( CASE 5. 1547 ZTA)
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 2056 entitled, " AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE SECTION CHAPTERS 92 AND 93 RELATIVE TO THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE M- 2
MANUFACTURING) AND E- I ( ENERGY INDUSTRIAL) ZONES."
E. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5- 0, to adopt Resolution No. 24971 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL' OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS/ DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 11- 27- 21 AND 12- 11- 21 TOTALING $ 4, 126, 901. 03 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 11- 22- 21, 11- 24- 21 AND 12- 09- 21 TOTALING $ 9, 792, 877. 13, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $ 13,919, 778. 16, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
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F. RATIFYING THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE ACCESS LINE RATE PURSUANT TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE 3.39.050APPROVED BY VOTERS BY MEASURE " G"
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED5-0, to adoptResolutionNo. 24972entitled, "A RESOLUTIONOF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
RATIFYING THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE ACCESS LINE RATE PURSUANT TO PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE § 3.39.050 APPROVED BY VOTERS BY MEASURE " G."
G. AUTHORIZATION OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO RS& H CALIFORNIA, INC.
FOR PRE -DESIGN, DESIGN, AND BID PHASE SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 595,485 FOR AIRPORT TAXIWAY REHABILITATION, CITY PROJECT NO. 21- 27
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1. AuthorizeaPurchaseOrderinanamountnottoexceed $595,485withtheCity's "on - call" professionalaviationconsultingservicesfirm, RS&H, a California corporation, pursuanttoAgreementNo. A7148, designservicesfor Airport TaxiwayRehabilitation, City Project No. 21-27.
2. AuthorizetheCity Manageror his designeeto executeall necessarydocuments.
H. AUTHORIZATION OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO RS& H CALIFORNIA, INC.
TO COMPLETE A WILDLIFE HAZARD ASSESSMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 133,892 FOR AIRPORT WILDLIFE HAZARD ASSESSMENT, CITY PROJECT NO. 21- 29
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1. Authorizea PurchaseOrderin anamountnot to exceed $133,892with theCity' s "on - call" professional aviation consulting services firm, RS& H, a California corporation, pursuant to Agreement No. A7148 design services for Airport Wildlife Hazard Assessment, City Project No. 21-29.
2. AuthorizetheCity Manageror his designeeto executeall necessarydocuments.
I. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 8436 WITH BRUCE
BOWER INVESTIGATIONS FOR BACKGROUND SERVICES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
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1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 8436 with Bruce Bower Investigations for background services.
2. Authorize the City Manager to executeall necessarydocuments.
J. APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 90,500 FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR TRACT 13257 - PHASE 4 SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 21- 17
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1. Authorize a Purchase Order in an amount not to exceed $ 90, 500 with Harris & Associates, Inc., pursuant to the City' s " on -call" agreement (A8411), for design, bid phase services, and construction phase services for Tract 13257 - Phase 4 Sewer Improvements, City Project No. 21- 17.
2. Authorize the City Manager to executeall necessarydocuments.
K. RENEW AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ON BEHALF OF
PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND POST - RELEASE ACCOUNTABILITY AND
COMPLIANCE TEAM FOR PUBLIC SAFETY REALIGNMENT
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1. Renew agreementwith Riverside County, on behalf of its Probation Department and Post -ReleaseAccountability and Compliance Team, through June 30, 2022.
2. Authorize the City Manager to executeall necessarydocuments.
L. AWARD GOODS PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. A9030 WITH MARCO
INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF A RUNWAY SWEEPER FOR THE
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF
367, 213. 22
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1. Approve a Goods Purchase Agreement ( A9030) with Marco Industries, Inc. dba Mar - Co Equipment Company for the purchaseof a CNG-powered runway sweeper for the Palm Springs International Airport in the total amount of $ 367, 213. 22.
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designeeto execute all necessarydocuments.
M. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
AND THE PALM SPRINGS PLAZA THEATRE FOUNDATION
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This item was heard under Excluded Consent Calendar Items.
N. APPROVAL OF A SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT ( A6973) WITH R & R JANITORIAL, AN INDIVIDUAL
COMPANY, FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
Approve a SecondAmendment to Contract ServicesAgreement (A6973) with R & R Janitorial for an annual increase of $ 104,821. 44, and a total annual contract amount not to exceed $540,997.45, to ceasejanitorial services at the former Police Department Downtown Substation (located at 105 S. Indian Canyon Drive) and for the addition of janitorial services provided at the new Downtown Park Restrooms, new Police Department Substation, Plaza Theatre, and Downtown trash removal.
2. AuthorizetheCity Managerto executeall necessarydocuments.
O. AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 310,362 WITH ALBERT A. WEBB ASSOCIATES, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE RIM ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 22-04 This item was heard under Excluded Consent Calendar Items.
P. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT
PROGRAM APPLICATION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY . MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, CARRIED 5-0, to adoptResolution No. 24973 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS IS ELIGIBLE." Q. AUTHORIZATION OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO RS& H CALIFORNIA, INC.
TO COMPLETE AN AIRFIELD HOT SPOT STUDY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 179,802, CITY PROJECT NO. 21-30
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5- 0, to
1. AuthorizeaPurchaseOrderin anamountnotto exceed $179,802withtheCity's "on - call" professional aviation consulting services firm, RS&H, a California corporation, pursuantto AgreementNo. A7148for designservicesfor Airport Hot SpotStudy, City Project No. 21- 30.
2. AuthorizetheCity Manageror his designeeto executeall necessarydocuments.
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R. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR THE " VIBE DEVELOPMENT — JEN CALIFORNIA 3, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY," TRACT MAP 36689
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5- 0, to adopt Resolution No. 24974 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP 36689 AND AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF
SECURITIES REQUIRED BY THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH JEN CALIFORNIA 3, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ( A7158), FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FARRELL DRIVE AND BARISTO ROAD, IN SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST".
S. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR THE " ICON DEVELOPMENT — FAR WEST INDUSTRIES, A CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION," TRACT MAP 36725
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5- 0, to adopt Resolution No. 24975 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP 36725 AND AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF
SECURITIES REQUIRED BY THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FAR WEST INDUSTRIES, ( A7028), FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AND ALVARADO ROAD, IN SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST."
T. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
GARNER, CARRIED 5- 0, to receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and PurchaseOrders for the period of October 1through December 31, 2021.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
M. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
AND THE PALM SPRINGS PLAZA THEATRE FOUNDATION
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
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1. Approve Memorandum of Understanding betweenCity of Palm Springs and The Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation.
2. Authorize the City Manager to executesaid MOU.
O. AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 310,362 WITH ALBERT A. WEBB ASSOCIATES, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE RIM ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 22- 04
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HOLSTEGE, CARRIED 5- 0, to table this matter to a date, uncertain, consult with neighborhood and take no action at this time.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. REDISTRICTING 2021: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REDISTRICTING OF
CITY COUNCIL BOUNDARIES AS REQUIRED BY ELECTIONS CODE
SECTION 21601 ET SEQ
By consensus, the City Council continued the Public Hearing to the City Council meeting of February 10, 2022.
B. REQUEST BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO IMPLEMENT SENATE BILL 9 REQUIREMENTS FOR
URBAN LOT SPLITS AND TWO - UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, CASE 5. 1548 ZTA
Deputy City Manager Fagg presenteddetails of the report.
Mayor Middleton openedthe public hearing.
There were no public comments on this item.
Mayor Middleton closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KORS, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
Introduce Ordinance No. 2058 entitled, " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9. 62 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE AND CHAPTER 93.00 OF THE
PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO URBAN LOT SPLITS AND
TWO - UNIT PROJECTS AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA." City Clerk Mejia readthe ordinance by title.
2. Direct staff to develop design guidelines.
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C. CONDUCT BROWN ACT PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSITION TO A PER TRANSACTION DAY
CUSTOMER FACILITY CHARGE
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
WOODS, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
ConductaBrown Act Public Hearingto considerthe implementationof analternativeCFC in the amountof $9.00 per transactionday (maximum5-day limit) at the Airport in accordance with Section 50474.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 24976 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRING, CALIFORNIA MODIFYING THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CUSTOMER FACILITY CHARGE."
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to coordinate the filing of the necessary reports and documents with the State of California as required in Section 50474 and to notify therentalcarcompaniesservingtheAirport of the changein the CFCrateasof March 1, 2022.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
A. FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10. 22. 060 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO UNATTENDED ANIMALS IN ENCLOSED VEHICLES — GUIDE DOGS OF
THE DESERT
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, CARRIED 5- 0, to introduce Ordinance No. 2059 entitled, " AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10. 22 RELATED TO UNATTENDED ANIMALS IN ENCLOSED VEHICLES." City Clerk Mejia read the ordinanceby title.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
A. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND ACQUISITION AND FUNDING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND COUNTY OF
RIVERSIDE, FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3589
MCCARTHY ROAD, PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, FOR A PROPOSED LOW
BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTER AND APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARTHA' S VILLAGE AND KITCHEN
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, CARRIED 5- 0, to approve Contract Services Agreement with Martha' s Village and Kitchen to operatethe proposedNavigation Centerat 3589 McCarthy Road.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, CARRIED 4- 1 (MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER VOTING NO), to:
ApproveMemorandumof UnderstandingbetweenCityof PalmSpringsandCountyof Riverside, forthepurchaseof3589McCarthyRoad, foraproposedlowbarriernavigation center.
2. ApproveAcquisitionandFundingAgreementbetweenCity of Palm Springs, for the purchaseof 3589McCarthyRoad, for aproposedlow barriernavigationcenter.
3. Authorizethe City Managerto executesaidMemorandumof Understandingand Acquisition and Funding Agreement, and Contract ServicesAgreementwith any modificationsapprovedby theCityManagerandCityAttorney, for thepurchaseof 3589 McCarthy Road, for aproposedlow barriernavigation center.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 24970 entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS, AND EXECUTE ANY OTHER
DOCUMENTS, NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING AND
PURCHASE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3589 MCCARTHY ROAD, PALM SPRINGS, FOR A PROPOSED LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTER." Recess/ Reconvene
Mayor Middletoncalledfor arecessat9:50p.m. Themeetingreconvenedat 10:00p.m., with all Councilmembers, present.
B. DESERT COMMUNITY ENERGY LINE OF CREDIT GUARANTY
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KORS, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
Adopt Resolution No. 24977 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTY OF THE OBLIGATIONS OF DESERT
COMMUNITY ENERGY UNDER A CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH RIVER CITY BANK"
2. AuthorizetheCityManager, in consultationwith theCityAttorney, to negotiateandtake suchactionsnecessaryandappropriatetofinalizeandexecutetheGuarantyandassociated documents.
PUBLIC COMMENT: ( Non -Agenda Items) - None
CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER REQUESTS AND UPCOMING AGENDA DEVELOPMENT:
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Councilmember Kors discussedadding a presentation from College of the Desert as an agenda item.
City Manager Clifton discussed the tentative upcoming meeting schedule including a Study Sessionon February 22, 2022.
Councilmember Garner requested that staff coordinate an update from the College of the Desert for a future City Council meeting.
CouncilmemberKorsrequestedcopiesof thefinal redistrictingmaps.
Mayor Middleton requesteda presentationon plans to return to in -personCity Council meetings.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
OV,
Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 11/28/ 2022
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