Due to the venue at the Convention Center, the meeting will not be televised live, but will be rebroadcast at its regularly scheduled time and will be subsequently available on-demand.

CITY COUNCIL
JOINT HEARING WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND
THE ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AND AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER
277 North Avenida Caballeros, Primrose Room B-D, Palm Springs, CA
www.palmspringsca.gov

AGENDA


Robert Moon, Mayor
Chris Mills, Mayor Pro Tem
Ginny Foat, Councilmember
Geoff Kors, Councilmember
J.R. Roberts, Councilmember

 City of Palm Springs Mission Statement: Palm Springs is an inclusive world-class city dedicated to providing excellent and responsive public services to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations.

David H. Ready, Esq., Ph.D., City Manager
James Thompson, Chief of Staff/City Clerk
Marcus Fuller, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer
Douglas C. Holland, City Attorney
Geoffrey S. Kiehl, Director of Finance and Treasurer

Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or on a subject within the City’s jurisdiction during the “Public Comments” portion of the agenda must file a “Speaker Card” with the City Clerk BEFORE that portion of the agenda is called.  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.

Testimony for Public Hearings will only be taken at the time of the hearing.  Any person who wishes to speak at a Public Hearing must file a “Speaker Card” with the City Clerk BEFORE the Public Hearing is called.

Pursuant to G.C. Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with the meeting is the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way.  Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: City Hall Office of the City Clerk.  Agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s website www.palmspringsca.gov.  If you would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (760) 323-8204.

Please note, any agenda item which has not been initiated by 10:00 P.M. may be continued to a subsequent meeting.

City Council meetings are webcast live on the City’s website www.palmspringsca.gov and cablecast live on PSCTV Channel 17 and 26.103.  Meetings are re-broadcast (following the meeting) on Thursday at 8:00 P.M., Saturday at 1:30 P.M. and Tuesday at 7:00 P.M.

It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects.  If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner.  Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, 323-8204, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.

4:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER (Primrose Room, B-D):

PUBLIC COMMENT (Primrose Room, B-D):  This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council on items contained only on the Closed Session Agenda.

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (Mesquite Room, C):  See Closed Session Agenda.

6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

CALL TO ORDER: 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 

INVOCATION:  Pastor Schezarone Carter, Inner Faith Spiritual Center. 

PRESENTATIONS:

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:

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.

1.    PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1.A.    CLASS 1 HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF “THE TOWN & COUNTRY CENTER” LOCATED AT 146-174 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AND 167-181 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND NOTICE OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA (HSPB 51):
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open the public hearing and receive public testimony; and 2) Adopt Resolution _____, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE TOWN & COUNTRY CENTER LOCATED AT 146-174 N. PALM CANYON DRIVE AND 167-181 N. INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AS CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE AND NOTICE OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA AS A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE, ZONE CBD, MUSEUM MARKET PLAZA SPECIFIC PLAN (BLOCK “K”) (HSPB 51).”
 
1.B.    JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.  FINAL APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN (FORMERLY MUSEUM MARKET PLAZA SPECIFIC PLAN) (CASE 5.1204 SP) AND PALM SPRINGS PROMENADE, LLC FOR THREE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW APPLICATIONS PROPOSED WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN FOR BLOCK A-1 PARKING LOT, BLOCK B-1 142-ROOM HOTEL, AND BLOCK C REVISED MIXED-USE BUILDING:

                                                                Part 2 of Staff Report
RECOMMENDATION:

1.    Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.

2.    Downtown Palm Springs Specific Plan: 
The City Council waive the reading of the text and adopt reading Ordinance No. 1889, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MUSEUM MARKET PLAZA SPECIFIC PLAN, AND REDESIGNATING IT AS THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN
(CASE 5.1204).” 

Architectural Applications:

3.    Block C Mixed Use Building:
a.    The Architectural Advisory Committee recommend approval of the Block C Mixed Use Building to the Planning Commission.
b.    The Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council and the Planning Commission adopt Resolution
No. _____, “A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE 3.3607 MAJ AMEND, FOR A ONE-AND TWO-STORY BUILDING LOCATED ON BLOCK C OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PALM CANYON DRIVE AND MAIN STREET, ZONE CBD.” 
c.    The City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR A ONE AND TWO-STORY BUILDING LOCATED ON BLOCK C OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PALM CANYON DRIVE AND MAIN STREET.”

4.    Block B-1 Hotel:
a.    The Architectural Advisory Committee recommend approval of Block B-1 Hotel to the Planning Commission.
b.    The Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council; and the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. _____, “A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF CASE 3.3908 MAJ, A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A SIX STORY RESORT HOTEL WITH 142 ROOMS WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BELARDO ROAD AND MAIN STREET, ZONE CBD.”
c.    The City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR A SIX-STORY HOTEL WITH 142 ROOMS LOCATED ON BLOCK B-1 OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BELARDO ROAD AND MAIN STREET.”

5.    Block A-1 Parking Lot:
a.    The Architectural Advisory Committee recommend approval of Block A1 Parking Lot to the Planning Commission.
b.    The Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council, and the Planning Commission adopt Resolution
No. _____, “A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF CASE 3.3948 MAA, A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A 70-SPACE PARKING LOT LOCATED ON BLOCK A-1 OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BELARDO ROAD AND ANDREAS ROAD, ZONE CBD. (CASE 3.3948 MAA).”
c.    The City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR A PARKING LOT LOCATED ON BLOCK A-1 OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BELARDO ROAD AND ANDREAS ROAD.”

PUBLIC COMMENT:  This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council on Consent Calendar and other agenda items; and 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.  Three (3) minutes assigned for each speaker.  Testimony for Public Hearings will only be taken at the time of the hearing.

CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS AND UPDATES:  This time is set aside for City Council sub-committees to provide brief reports and updates. 

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: This portion of the meeting is set aside for brief general comments, and/or other issues of concern from members of the City Council. 

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:  This time is set aside for the City Manager to update the City Council on important items initiated by staff or previously requested by the City Council.

2.    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 Approval of the Agenda.  The title is deemed to be read and further reading waived on any ordinance listed on the Consent Calendar for introduction or adoption.

2.A.    REPORT ON THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
RECOMMENDATION:  Receive and file Report on the Posting of the April 20, 2016, City Council Agenda.

2.B.    AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO BORDEN EXCAVATING INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,082,525 FOR THE HERMOSA DRIVE STREET AND STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, FEDERAL PROJECT PLHDL06-5282 (032) & HPLUL-5282 (033) (CP 09-04): 
RECOMMENDATION:  1) Award a construction contract to Borden Excavating Inc. in the amount of $1,082,525 for the Hermosa Drive Street and Storm Drainage Improvements, Federal Project PLHDL06-5282 (032) & HPLUL-5282 (033) (CP 09-04); 2) Authorize a Purchase Order to Interwest Consulting Group, pursuant to On-Call Agreement No. A6686 in the amount of $64,578 for construction management inspection and environmental services for the Hermosa Drive Street and Storm Drainage Improvements (CP 09-04) Federal Project PLHDL06-5282 (032) & HPLUL-5282 (033); 3) Authorize the City Manager to approve and execute construction contract change orders up to an additional amount of $108,253; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.  A____.  A6686.

2.C.    APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
RECOMMENDATION:  1) Adopt Resolution No. _____, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1084511 THROUGH 1084622 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $598,924.57, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;” 2) Adopt Resolution No. _____, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1084623 THROUGH 1084778 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,006,405.89, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;” 3) Adopt Resolution No. _____, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 03-26-2016 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 419488 THROUGH 419499 TOTALING $17,764.33, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1084779 THROUGH 1084797 TOTALING $91,377.52, FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $58,825.01, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,233,142.89 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,401,109.75, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;” and 4) Adopt Resolution No. _____, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1084798 THROUGH 1084936 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,302,070.95, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA.”

2.D.    STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2015:
RECOMMENDATION:  Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of March 1 through March 31, 2016.

2.E.    APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 IN THE AMOUNT OF $198,818.16 WITH POWELL CONSTRUCTORS, INC. FOR EMERGENCY BRIDGE REPAIR WORK AT THE RAMON ROAD BRIDGE OVER THE WHITEWATER RIVER: 
RECOMMENDATION:  1) In accordance with Section 7.04.040 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code determine that a state of emergency exists with the condition of the existing expansion joints of the Ramon Road Bridge over the Whitewater River, requiring immediate repair and replacement; 2) Authorize the City Manager to proceed with emergency repairs of the expansion joints of the Ramon Road Bridge over the Whitewater River by utilizing an existing construction contract previously awarded to Powell Constructors, Inc. for the Bogert Trail Bridge Rehabilitation (CP 07-03); 3) Approve Contract Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $198,818.16 with Powell Constructors, Inc. for a revised total contract amount of $2,772,771.30 for the Bogert Trail Bridge Rehabilitation (CP 07-03); and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.  A6657. 

2.F.    APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,738 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. A5985 WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL INC. TO COMPLETE ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CENTER (TMC) AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT (CP 08-04): 
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 in the amount of $39,738 to Professional Services Agreement No. A5985 with Michael Baker International, Inc. (formerly known as RBF Consulting) for a revised total contract amount of $659,451 to complete additional construction management and support services; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.  A5985. 

2.G.    AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CT&T CONCRETE PAVING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,988 FOR THE CITYWIDE ADA CURB RAMP IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CP 15-18):
RECOMMENDATION:  1) Award a construction contract to CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. in the amount of $51,988 for the Citywide ADA Curb Ramp Improvements Project (CP 15-18); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.  A____. 

2.H.    APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the City Council Minutes of April 13, 2016.

EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:  Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.

3.    LEGISLATIVE:

3.A.    PROPOSED URGENCY ORDINANCE IMPOSING INTERIM REGULATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TEMPORARY SIGNS:  
RECOMMENDATION:  Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. ____, “AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, IMPOSING INTERIM REGULATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TEMPORARY SIGNS IN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, FOR A PERIOD OF NINE MONTHS.”  (4/5THS Vote Required)

3.B.    PROPOSED URGENCY ORDINANCE AND ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE RENTAL OF APARTMENTS (MORE THAN THREE-UNITS) AS VACATION RENTALS: 
RECOMMENDATION:  1) Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. _____, “AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 5.25.020 AND 5.25.030 OF, AND ADDING SECTION 5.25.075 TO, THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE RENTAL OF APARTMENTS AS VACATION RENTALS” (4/5THS Vote Required); and 2) Waive the reading of the text and introduce by title on first reading Ordinance No. _____, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 5.25.020 AND 5.25.030 OF, AND ADDING SECTION 5.25.075 TO, THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE RENTAL OF APARTMENTS AS VACATION RENTALS.”

4.    UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  None. 

5.    NEW BUSINESS:

5.A.    PRELIMINARY OVERVIEW OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 BUDGET: 
RECOMMENDATION:  Direct the City Council Finance and Budget Subcommittee and City Staff as appropriate.

5.B.    APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $383,289 WITH INTERMOUNTAIN SLURRY SEAL, INC. FOR THE 2015 CITYWIDE ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL AND APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC STRIPING TO IMPLEMENT A “ROAD DIET” CONVERSION ON FARRELL DRIVE BETWEEN RAMON ROAD AND E. PALM CANYON DRIVE (CP 15-02):  
RECOMMENDATION:  1) Approve Contract Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $383,289 to the construction contract with Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. for a revised total contract amount of $2,655,693 for the 2015 Citywide Annual Slurry Seal (CP 15-02); 2) Consider and provide direction on implementation of a “road diet” limited only to that portion of Farrell Drive between E. Palm Canyon Drive and Ramon Road, to convert the existing 4-lane roadway to a 2-lane divided roadway with parking and buffered bicycle lanes, as part of the 2015 Citywide Annual Slurry Seal (CP 15-02); and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.  A6774. 

5.C.    AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO JANUS CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,200 FOR THE FIRE STATION NO. 4 REHABILITATION (DEMOLITION & ABATEMENT) (CP 15-25):
RECOMMENDATION:  1) Reject the lowest bid received from 5M Contracting, Inc. as non-responsive; 2) Award a construction contract to Janus Corporation in the amount of $79,200 for the Fire Station No. 4 Rehabilitation (Demolition & Abatement) (CP 15-25); and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.  A____. 

5.D.    AMENDING THE LONG RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN TO ALLOW FOR RETENTION OF THOSE REAL PROPERTIES USED FOR PUBLIC PARKING BY DESIGNATING THEM AS GOVERNMENTAL USE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SB 107 AND AMENDED SECTION 34191.3(B) OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE AND APPROVING TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR CITY GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES: 
RECOMMENDATION:  (City Council) 1) Receive and File Amendment No. 1 to the Long Range Property Management Plan; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. ______, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK TO ACCEPT THE TRANSFER OF SUCCESSOR AGENCY PROPERTY, NUMBERED 8 THROUGH 12 IN THE LONG RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN TO THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR CITY GOVERNMENTAL USE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE LONG RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN AND HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SECTION 34181.”
(Successor Agency) 1) Receive and File Amendment No. 1 to the Long Range Property Management Plan; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. _____, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIES NUMBERED 8 THROUGH 12 IN THE LONG RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN TO THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR CITY GOVERNMENTAL USE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE LONG RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN AND HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34181.”

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS: Additional general comments, reports, announcements, requests of staff and/or issues of concern to Councilmembers are briefly presented at this time.

ADJOURNMENT:  The City Council will adjourn to the next regular meeting Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by Closed Session, Small Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.