CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
AND AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262
www.palmspringsca.gov

AGENDA


Steve Pougnet, Mayor
Chris Mills, Mayor Pro Tem
Ginny Foat, Councilmember
Rick Hutcheson, Councilmember
Paul Lewin, Councilmember

City of Palm Springs Vision Statement: Palm Springs aspires to be a unique world class desert community, where residents and visitors enjoy our high quality of life and a relaxing experience. We desire to balance our cultural and historical resources with responsible, sustainable economic growth and to enhance our natural desert beauty. We are committed to providing responsive, friendly and efficient customer service in an environment that fosters unity among all our citizens.

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

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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.

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4:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER (Council Chamber):

PUBLIC COMMENT (Council Chamber): 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 (Small Conference Room): See Closed Session Agenda.

6:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Palm Springs Air Force ROTC Junior Color Guard.

INVOCATION: Pastor Jerrold Thompson, Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

ROLL CALL:

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. PRAETOR INVESTMENT, LLC, FOR AN AMENDMENT TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 333 (PDD 333) AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM 35236) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 200-ROOM HOTEL, 50 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND A PARKING STRUCTURE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND AMADO ROAD:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open the public hearing and receive public testimony; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. _____, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NUMBER 200700845 AND THE ADDENDUM THERETO AS SUFFICIENT AND APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 333, AND HEREBY APPROVES AN AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 333 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 35236, AS PROPOSED BY PRAETOR INVESTMENT, LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 200-ROOM HOTEL, 50 HIGH-END RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND A PARKING STRUCTURE ON APPROXIMATELY 10.7 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND AMADO ROAD.”

1.B. AMENDMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE REGARDING CHURCHES IN VARIOUS ZONES (CASE 5.1306 ZTA):
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing with no public testimony at this time; 2) Direct staff and the Planning Commission to further review churches in the Central Business District; and 3) Direct the City Clerk to re-notice pursuant to law.

1.C. HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION FOR THE RACQUET CLUB COTTAGES WEST CONDOMINIUMS (NOW KNOWN AS THE RACQUET CLUB GARDEN VILLAS) AT 360 WEST CABRILLO ROAD (HSPB 88, HD-3):
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open the public hearing and receive public testimony; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. _____, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE RACQUET CLUB COTTAGES WEST LOCATED AT 360 CABRILLO ROAD AS HISTORIC DISTRICT NO. 3 (COMMON AREA APN 504-131-061) (HSPB 88, HD-3).”

1.D. PROPOSED ORDINANCES ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2013 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2013 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, ADOPTING THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS BUILDING ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND REPEALING ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 8.04 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SWIMMING POOL SAFETY STANDARDS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open the public hearing and receive public testimony; 2) Waive the reading of the text in its entirety and read by title only and introduce on first reading Ordinance No. ____, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 8.04 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS, AMENDMENTS AND DELETIONS, THE 2013 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING APPENDICES C, I, AND J; THE 2013 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX H; THE 2013 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2013 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, INCLUDING APPENDICES A, B, D, G, I AND K; THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES; THE 2013 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; THE 2013 CALIFORNIA HISTORIC BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX A; THE 2013 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES; THE 2013 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES; AND THE 2013 GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES, AMENDING AND RESTATING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 8.04 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS BUILDING ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND REPEALING ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 8.04 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO SWIMMING POOL SAFETY STANDARDS;" 3) Waive the reading of text in its entirety and read by title only and introduce the first reading of Ordinance No. _____, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER 8.04 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, TOGETHER WITH ADDITIONS, AMENDMENTS AND DELETIONS, THE 2013 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTER 4 AND APPENDICES A, B, BB, C, CC, F, H, I, J, K, L, M, AND N;" 4) Adopt Resolution No. _____,
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT CERTAIN LOCAL CONDITIONS REQUIRE AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2013 EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2013 EDITION, AND THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2013 EDITION, AND THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2013 EDITION;” 5) Declare its intention to hold a public hearing on December 18, 2013; and 6) Direct the City Clerk to notice the public hearing pursuant to law.

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.

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 November 20, 2013, City Council Agenda.

2.B. RATIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF EMERGENCY CONTRACTS FOR DEBRIS CLEANUP AND RESTORATION OF THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Ratify the action taken by the City Manager, for the public health and safety, for the debris cleanup and restoration at the City’s Municipal Golf Course during the local emergency declared by Resolution No. 23436; 2) Authorize the City Manager to take other such actions as deemed appropriate and necessary for the restoration in response to the local emergency; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. _____, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 FOR GOLF COURSE EMERGENCY REPAIRS.”

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 1066564 THROUGH 1066699 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,351,994.28, 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 PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 10-12-13 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 418351 THROUGH 418366 TOTALING $30,877.18, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1066700 THROUGH 1066723 TOTALING $122,630.59 FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $45,770.92 AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,105,067.85 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,304,346.54, 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 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1066724 THROUGH 1066824 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $535,074.77, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;” 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 1066825 THROUGH 1066990 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,052,996.18, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;” 5) 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 10-26-13 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 418367 THROUGH 418384 TOTALING $35,719.03, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1066991 THROUGH 1067014 TOTALING $122,942.51 FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $45,870.92 AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,145,289.07 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,349,821.53, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;” 6) 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 1067015 THROUGH 1067122 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,408,294.77, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;” and 7) 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 1067123 THROUGH 1067127 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $7,930.70, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA.”

2.D. PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. N039 WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR USE OF HBP FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR THE EAST PALM CANYON BRIDGE REHABILITATION OVER PALM CANYON WASH (BRIDGE NO. 56C-0409) PROJECT FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. BHLS-5282 (041) (CP 12-04):
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. _____, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. N039 TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS NO. 08-5282R WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $787,917.00, FOR THE EAST PALM CANYON BRIDGE REHABILITATION OVER PALM CANYON WASH PROJECT, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. BHLS-5282 (041) (CP 12-04);” and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A____.

2.E. PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. N038 WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR USE OF HBP FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON BRIDGE REPLACEMENT OVER TAHQUITZ CREEK (BRIDGE NO. 56C-0408) PROJECT, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. BRLS-5282 (042) ( CP 12-02):
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. _____ “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. N038 TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS NO. 08-5282R WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN THE AMOUNT OF $787,032.00, FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON BRIDGE REPLACEMENT OVER TAHQUITZ CREEK PROJECT, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. BRLS-5282 (042) (CP 12-02);” and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A____.

2.F. ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the City’s Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, dated October 2013.

2.G. APPROVE THE APPLICATION SUBMISSION FOR HOUSING RELATED PARKS (HRP) GRANT:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. _____, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION SUBMISSION FOR HOUSING RELATED PARKS (HRP) GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE STANDARD AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS”.

2.H. INITIATE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE DEFINING AND SETTING STANDARDS FOR MURALS:
RECOMMENDATION: Initiate a Zone Text Amendment pursuant to Palm Springs Zoning Code Section 92.07.01.A.1.b regarding murals and refer to the Planning Commission.

2.I. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF MARCIA MARTINEAU-LOW FROM THE VILLAGEFEST BOARD:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Marcia Martineau-Low; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a notice of vacancy for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2015.

2.J. LOAN TO SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO COMPLY WITH HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34179.6(f), IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000:
CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve issuance of a new loan to the Successor Agency in the amount of $1,500,000 for the purpose of complying with Health and Safety Code Section 34179.6(f).
SUCCESSOR AGENCY RECOMMENDATION: 1) Accept a new loan from the City of Palm Springs in the amount of $1,500,000; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. _____, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ACTING SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AMENDING THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-14.”

2.K. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PLACEMENT OF ARTWORK ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR 810 NORTH FARRELL DRIVE:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve an amendment to the Agreement for Placement of Artwork and Grant of Easement Agreement for the public art located at 810 North Farrell Drive; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A3738.

2.L. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the City Council Minutes of November 6, 2013.

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

3. LEGISLATIVE: None.

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

5. NEW BUSINESS:

5.A. DISCUSSION OF A PROPOSED TROLLEY PROGRAM TO SERVE THE DOWNTOWN AND UPTOWN DESIGN DISTRICT ALONG WITH OTHER POTENTIAL LOCATIONS/VENUES:
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff as appropriate.

5.B. APPROVE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR THE DOLCE PROJECT FROM BENITA JOYCE POTTERS AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 2.89 ACRE PARCEL ON CALLE ALVARADO NORTH OF AMADO ROAD; APPROVE A VACANT LAND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS WITH PRAETOR INVESTMENTS, LLC, TO FUND THE ACQUISITION AND ACQUIRE THE PARCEL FROM THE CITY; APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT OF A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH CDI VENTURES, LLC TO PRAETOR INVESTMENTS, LLC, AND AFFIRMING THE TIMELINES ESTABLISHED IN THE HOTEL INCENTIVE PROGRAM BY ORDINANCE NO. 1821 §1 (2013) APPLY TO THE PROJECT:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve a memorandum of sale of Allotment No. PS-72A with Benita Joyce Potters, also known as Benita Joyce Olinger, and the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, for an approximately 2.89 acre parcel (Lot 102 of Section 14) on Calle Alvarado, north of Amado Road, in the amount of $1,735,000, plus interest in quarterly interest-only payments as set forth and evidenced by a promissory note; 2) Approve a vacant land purchase agreement and joint escrow instructions with Praetor Investments LLC to fund the acquisition of a 2.89+ acre parcel (Lot 102 of Section 14) on Calle Alvarado, north of Amado Road, in the amount of $1,735,000, plus interest in quarterly interest-only payments as set forth and evidenced by a promissory note and provide for the acquisition of the parcel from the City; 3) Adopt Resolution No. ____, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT OF A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH CDI VENTURES, LLC APPROVED IN MARCH, 2013 TO PRAETOR INVESTMENTS, LLC, THE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST AND DETERMINING THE TIMELINE DATES ESTABLISHED IN THE HOTEL INCENTIVE ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED ON MAY 1, 2013, APPLY TO THIS PROJECT AT CALLE ALVARADO AND AMADO ROAD;” and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A____.

5.C. PROPOSED RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2013, REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. _____, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2013, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW.”

5.D. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE FOR THE TERM ENDING DECEMBER 2014:
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint a member of the Palm Springs City Council as Mayor Pro Tempore for the term ending December 2014.

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 Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 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.