CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Palm Springs Convention Center
Primrose B
277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA   92262
www.palmspringsca.gov

DOWNTOWN PARK
JOINT MEETING WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING

Robert Moon, Mayor
Ginny Foat, Mayor Pro Tem
Geoff Kors, Councilmember
Chris Mills, 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
Kathleen D. Hart, MMC, Interim City Clerk
Marcus Fuller, MPA, P.E., P.L.S., Assistant City Manager
Edward Z. Kotkin, 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. 

                                                                       ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

ROLL CALL:

ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:

PRESENTATION FROM MARK RIOS, RIOS CLEMENTI HALE STUDIOS, ON THE DOWNTOWN PARK: 

1. Presentation on the Downtown Park and City Council questions: 

2. Public Comments:  
This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council on this agenda item only.  Two (2) minutes will be assigned for each speaker. 

3. City Council Discussion:

RECOMMENDATION:  Provide direction as appropriate. 

(15 minute recess) 

JOINT MEETING WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION

REVIEW OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AD HOC PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD) SUBCOMMITTEE REGARDING MODIFICATIONS TO THE PDD PROCESS: 

1. Staff Report:   

2. Public Comments:  
This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council on this agenda item only.  Two (2) minutes will be assigned for each speaker. 

3. Discuss the recommendations of the Ad Hoc PDD Committee:

RECOMMENDATION:  Provide direction to staff.

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 adjourned regular meeting Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., preceded by Closed Session at the Palm Springs Convention Center, Primrose B, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs.