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AGENDA
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41 4:00 PM Closed Session
July 26, 2006 " I' 6:00 PM Adjourned Meeting
�y ,,,.. °p• 6:00 PM Study Session
Ron Oden, Mayor
Ginny Foat, Mayor Pro Tem
Mike McCulloch, Councilmember
Chris Mills, Councilmember
Steve Pougnet, 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., City Manager
James Thompson, City Clerk
Douglas C. Holland, City Attorney Craig Graves, City Treasurer
Troy Butzlafl', Assistant City Manager Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager
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generally cannot take any action on items not listed on the posted agenda.
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4:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
PUBLIC COMMENT: 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: See Closed Session Agenda.
6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED MEETING AND STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
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.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. ZONING TEXT ORDINANCE MODIFYING M-1-P AND M-2 ZONES TO
ALLOW AMBULANCE SERVICES BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
PROVIDED THEY ARE FIVE HUNDRED FEET FROM ANY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE CASE NO, 5.1086 APPLICATION BY THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open the public hearing and receive public
testimony; 2) Waive the reading of the text of the Ordinance and introduce
by title only; and 3) Introduce for first reading Ordinance No. , "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE SECTIONS 92.16.00 M-1-
P ZONE AND 92.17.01.00 M2 ZONE MODIFYING THE REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE LOCATION OF AMBULANCE SERVICES IN THE PLANNED
RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PARK AND MANUFACTURING ZONES
CITYWIDE."
City Council Agenda
July 26.2006
Page 3
1.13. PROPOSED ORDINANCE ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO MODIFY
SECTION 94.06.01 FINDINGS FOR A MINOR MODIFICATION CASE
NO. 5.1114 ZTA, APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open the public hearing and receive public
testimony; 2) Waive the reading of the text of the Ordinance and introduce
by title only; and 3) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. , "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AMENDING SECTION
94,06,01 OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE ESTABLISHING
NEW FINDINGS FOR A MINOR MODIFICATION."
1.C. INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1691
PROHIBITING MOBILE, HOME PARK CONVERSIONS FOR A PERIOD
OF 10 MONTHS AND 45 DAYS PENDING THE COMPLETION OF A
STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF THE CONVERSION OF MOBILE HOME
PARKS AND THE ADOPTION OF ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO
THE CITY'S MOBILE HOME CONVERSION REGULATIONS AND
LAND USE REGULATIONS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open the public hearing and receive public
testimony; 2) Waive the reading the text of the Ordinance and adopt by
title only; and 3) Adopt Ordinance No. "AN INTERIM URGENCY
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRING, CALIFORNIA,
EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1691 PROHIBITING MOBILE HOME
PARK CONVERSIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A
PERIOD OF 10 MONTHS AND 45 DAYS PENDING THE COMPLETION
OF A STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF THE CONVERSION OF MOBILE
HOME PARKS WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND THE
ADOPTION OF ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S MOBILE
HOME CONVERSION REGULATIONS AND RELATED LAND USE
REGULATIONS." (4/57H5VOTE REQUIRED)
I.D. INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1692
FOR A PERIOD OF 10 MONTHS AND 45 DAYS PROHIBITING STREET
LEVEL OFFICES IN THE HISTORIC VILLAGE CENTER:
Withdrawn from Agenda. See Item 3.C,
I.E. THE PALM HOTEL — CASE NO. 5.1089, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT 322, AN APPLICATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
FOUR-STORY BOUTIQUE HOTEL WITH 51 ROOMS INCLUDING 11
SUITES, ROOF TERRACE AREA WITH CABANAS, A RESTAURANT,
A BAR, A WATER FEATURE, AND SWIMMING POOL ON AN
APPROXIMATELY 36,217 SQUARE FEET SITE LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY AND
CAHUILLA ROAD:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open the public hearing and receive public
testimony; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE
City Council Agenda
July 20,2006
Page 4
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CASE NO. 5.1089, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
322, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF A 51-UNIT
BOUTIQUE HOTEL, ON APPROXIMATELY 36,217 SQUARE FEET
PARCEL LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF TAHQUITZ
CANYON WAY AND CAHUILLA ROAD, SECTION 15."
PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City
Council on 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 AND REQUESTS: This portion of the meeting is set aside
for general comments, announcements, requests of staff, and/or other issues of concern from 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 POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file Report on the Posting of the July
26, 2006, City Council Agenda.
2.B. 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 1014415 THROUGH 1014711 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,159,017.38 DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA;" and 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 1014712 THROUGH 1014713 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $107,854.80 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
2.C. ACCEPT WITH GRATITUDE A DONATED TRUCK FOR MOUNTED
POLICE SEARCH AND RESCUE UNIT:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE GRACIOUS DONATION OF A
City Council Agenda
July 26,2000
Page 5
VEHICLE FOR THE MOUNTED POLICE SEARCH AND RESCUE UNIT"
valued at $25,917.25.
2,D, RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 21633, AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN, FISCAL
YEAR 2006-07:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 21633 AMENDING THE ALLOCATED
POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN."
2.E. NON-EXCLUSIVE OPERATING AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH 449
CORPORATION (DBA EAGLERIDER MOTORCYCLE RENTAL USA)
FOR THE OPERATIONS OF A MOTORCYCLE RENTAL
CONCESSION:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. , Approving a
Non-Exclusive Operating and Lease Agreement for the Operation of a
Motorcycle Rental Concession with 449 Corporation (DBA Eaglerider
Motorcycle Rental USA) effective July 1, 2006, and valid to June 30, 2009,
with two (2) one-year options; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A
2.F. NON-EXCLUSIVE OPERATING AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH WVC
RANCHO MIRAGE, INC. FOR PROMOTIONAL TERMINAL COUNTER
SPACE:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. , Approving a
non-exclusive operating and lease agreement for promotional terminal
counter promotional space with WVC Rancho Mirage, Inc. effective July 1,
2006, and valid until June 30, 2009, with two (2) one-year options; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A�
2.G. ACCEPT GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Authorizing the
City Manager to accept federal grant No. 3-06-0181-40 (AIP 40) for a total
amount not to exceed $7,500,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A
2.H. NON-EXCLUSIVE OPERATING PERMIT AGREEMENT WITH EVA'S AT
THE PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT FOR RETAIL CARTS NOS, 1 AND 2:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. ,, Approving non-
exclusive month-to-month operating permit agreements with Eva's at Palm
Springs for Airport Retail Carts Nos. 1 and 2 effective July 16, 2006; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A`
and A
City Council Agenda
July 26.2006
Page 6
2.1. REQUEST BY PALI-PALM SPRINGS LLC FOR THE ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE IN ORDER TO SELL
ALCOHOL AT THE PALI-HOUSE HOTEL, AND RESIDENTIAL
COMPLEX LOCATED AT 261 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD, ZONE R-3,
SECTION 15:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE IN ORDER TO SELL ALCOHOL AT THE
PALI-HOUSE HOTEL AND RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX LOCATED AT 261
SOUTH BELARDO ROAD, ZONE R-3, SECTION 15."
2.J. EVENT SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH PARADES OF PALM
SPRINGS FOR SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2006 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
PARADE:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving a
sponsorship agreement with Parades of Palm Springs for the 2006
Festival of Lights Parade; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A�
2.K. PROPOSED AGREEMENT WITH CARL WARREN AND COMPANY
FOR AS-NEEDED CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION AND ADJUSTMENT
SERVICES:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving an
agreement with Carl Warren and Company for as-needed third party
claims administration and adjusting services in an amount not-to-exceed
$60,000 for Fiscal Year 2006-07; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A
2.L. CITY COUNCIL, COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD MEMBERS
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY AS REQUIRED BY AB1234:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. _, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING EXPENSE GUIDELINES AND AN EXPENSE
REIMBURSEMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD MEMBERS."
2.M. PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH OMNIPOINT
COMMUNICATIONS (T-MOBILE) FOR COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
LOCATED AT SUNRISE PLAZA PARK:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving a
lease agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, with Omnipoint
Communications (DBA T-Mobile Communications), a Delaware based
corporation, for certain public property located at 450 South Sunrise Way
(Palm Springs Stadium) for the purpose of construction and operating a
wireless communication facility. A
City Council Agenda
July 26,2006
Page 7
2.N. DEDUCTIVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5257
EXPAND TERMINAL/H OLD ROOMS-AD D CHECKPOINT PHASE 3,
PART 2 SCHEDULE I, CITY PROJECT 2005-10:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No, Approving
Change Order No. 1 to Agreement No. A5257 with Harbor Construction
Co., Inc. for revisions and modifications for the construction of the new
regional holdroom DECREASING the amount by $823,365, and reducing
the total contract price from $9,278,000 to $8,454,635 pending FAA
approval; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A5257.
2.0. AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
REGARDING MEASURES TO MINIMIZE AND MITIGATE TAKE OF THE
COACHELLA VALLEY FRINGE-TOED LIZARD:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No, Approving
Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. A4366 Memorandum of
Understanding regarding measures to minimize and mitigate take of the
Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard; and 2) Authorizing the Mayor to
execute the Amendment to the Agreement. A4366.
2.P. APPROVAL. OF FINAL MAP 33933 AND A SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PS AVENIDA CABALLEROS/SAN
RAFAEL LLC, FOR 57 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES LOCATED AT 1110
FRANCIS DRIVE, IN SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4
EAST:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP 33933 FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1110 FRANCIS DRIVE, IN SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 4
SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST, AND APPROVING A SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PS AVENIDA CABALLEROS/SAN
RAFAEL LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY;" and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A
2.Q. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1696
RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF ADDITIONAL REGULATORY
PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF PARKS, STREETS, AND
PUBLIC AREAS:
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No.
1696 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 11.40.015, AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS 1.1.140, 11.40.010, 11.44.020, 11.44.030, 11.44.060,
11.44.080, 11.44.100, 11.68.010, AND 11.68.135, AND AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS (a) AND (h) OF SECTION 11.44.040 OF, THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF
City Council Agenda
July 26,2006
Page a
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF
PARKS, STREETS, AND PUBLIC AREAS."
2.R. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CAROLLO
ENGINEERS TO PREPARE A CAPITAL REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
PLAN FOR THE CITY'S WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving in a
form acceptable to the City Attorney, a contract services agreement with
Carollo Engineers to prepare a Capital Repair and Replacement Plan for
the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant in an amount not-to-exceed
$77,531; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents to effectuate this agreement. A�
2.8, SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE
RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE (MERR) AND THE MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION OF PALM SPRINGS (MAPS):
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving the
Side Letter of Agreement to the July 1, 2005 to June 20, 2007
Memorandum of Understanding between the Municipal Employee
Relations Representative and the Management Association of Palm
Springs Representing the Professional and Management Unit; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Side Letter of Agreement.
A5158.
2.T, PROPOSED AGREEMENT FOR AIRPORT LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving an
agreement for Landscaping and Architectural Services with Michael
Bucchino Associates for the Airport terminal courtyards in the amount of
$94,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A�
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. AIRPORT CONCESSION PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT PLAN:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive and File the Airport Concession
Program Development Plan dated June 15, 2006
3.13. PROPOSED ACTIONS REGARDING A REFERENDUM PETITION
FILED FOR ORDINANCE NO. 1689, RECONSIDERATION OF THE
ORDINANCE, OR CALLING AN ELECTION AND OTHER MATTERS AS
REQUIRED BY LAW, REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF A
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July 26,2000
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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SHADOWROCK REAL ESTATE
DEVELOPMENT, LLC:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive and File the Certificate of Sufficiency
as prepared and executed by the City Clerk; 2) Adopt Resolution No.
, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2006-07 FOR SIGNATURE VERIFICATION SERVICES
RELATING TO A FILED REFERENDUM PETITION;" and 3) Adopt
Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PREPARE ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SHADOWROCK REAL
ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, LLC., AT THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2007."
3.C. INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE PROHIBITING STREET LEVEL
OFFICES IN THE HISTORIC VILLAGE CENTER IN THE C-B-D ZONE,
ALLOWING STREET LEVEL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE
HISTORIC VILLAGE CENTER IN THE C-B-D ZONE SUBJECT TO A
CONDITIONAL, USE PERMIT FOR A PERIOD OF 45-DAYS PENDING
THE COMPLETION OF A STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF STREET
LEVEL OFFICE AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTION USES IN THE
HISTORIC VILLAGE. CENTER OF THE CITY AND THE ADOPTION OF
ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S ZONING CODE AND
RELATED LAND USE REGULATIONS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Waive reading of the Ordinance text and adopt
by title only; and 2) Adopt Ordinance No. , "AN INTERIM
URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING STREET LEVEL OFFICES IN THE
HISTORIC VILLAGE CENTER IN THE C-B-D ZONE, AND ALLOWING
STREET LEVEL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE HISTORIC
VILLAGE CENTER IN THE C-B-D ZONE SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT, FOR A PERIOD OF 45 DAYS PENDING THE
COMPLETION OF A STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF STREET LEVEL
OFFICE AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTION USES IN THE HISTORIC
VILLAGE CENTER OF THE CITY AND THE ADOPTION OF ANY AND
ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S ZONING CODE AND RELATED
LAND USE REGULATIONS." (4/5"s VOTE REQUIRED)
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
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July 26 2006
Page 10
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPOINTMENTS TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, BOARD OF
APPEALS, VILLAGEFEST BOARD AND PLANNING COMMISSION
FOR THE 2006 ANNUAL RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Appoint three-members to the Human Rights
Commission for the term ending June 30, 2009; 2) Appoint one-member to
the Board of Appeals (no-term); 3) Appoint two-members to the
VillageFest Board for the term ending June 30, 2009; and 4) Appoint
three-members to the Planning Commission for the term ending June 30,
2009.
SS. STUDY SESSION:
SS1. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON A DRAFT ORDINANCE FOR THE
CHINO CONE AND ADJACENT AREAS:
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff as appropriate.
SS2. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE, PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF THE DRAFT
HOUSING ELEMENT AND REVIEW OF DRAFT FINDINGS ON THE
CIRCULATION ELEMENT FUTURE TRAFFIC CONDITION MODEL:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File the draft Housing Element for
discussion at a Study Session in September, 2006,
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS: Additional reports, general
comments, 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 Regular Meeting, Wednesday,
September 6, 2006, 2006, at 6:00 P.M., City Hall Council Chamber, preceded by a
Closed Session at 4:00 P.M., City Hall Small Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon
Way.
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ISSUES
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR:
A. Prairie Schooner Parcel —Andreas Road
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to
enable the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs
("Agency") to consider negotiations with Corey Alder, representing Nexus
Development Corp., and to give direction to its negotiator, David Ready, City
Manager, relative to that certain real property known as the Prairie Schooner
parcel on Andreas Road adjacent to the Wyndham Hotel, regarding the price and
terms of payment for this property.
B. 5.6 Acre Parcel at the Northeast Corner of Amado Road and Calle Alvarado
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government code Section 54956.8, to
enable the City Council to consider negotiations with Lauri Kibby, representing
the Oasi Group, and to give direction to its negotiator, David Ready, relative to
the 5.5 acre parcel located on the northeast corner of Amado Road and Calle
Alvarado, regarding the price and terms of payment for this property.
C. 141 S. Cahuilla Rd. —Winters Parcel — Frank Tvsen
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to
enable the City Council to consider negotiations with Frank Tysen, and to give
direction to its negotiator, David Ready, relative to that certain parcel located at
141 S. Cahuilla Road regarding the price and terms of payment for this property.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— EXISTING LITIGATION: Three
A, Mary Justice v. Coachella Valley Water District, et al.
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a),
to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City is a
party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Mary Justice v. Coachella Valley
Water District, et al., Case No. RIC 451297, Riverside County Superior Court,
Indio.
B. Sierra Club v. City of Palm Springs, et al.
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a),
to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City is a
party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Sierra Club v. City of Palm
Springs et al., Case No. RIC 451297, Riverside County Superior Court, Indio.
C. Donald Mangione, et al. v. Veolia Water, et al.
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a),
to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City is a
party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Donald Mangione, et al. v. Veolia
Water, et al., Case No. INC 055887, Riverside County Superior Court
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ISSUES
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - NONE
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ONE
A. Liability Claim —Thompson
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(b)
and 54956,95, to confer with legal counsel regarding a liability claim that has
been filed against the City and to give direction to legal counsel regarding terms
of a possible settlement.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Four
A. Exposure to Litigation —Two Cases
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
(1) and (3) (A) (B), because there is significant exposure to litigation in two
cases.
B. Possible Initiation of Litigation —Two Cases
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c),
because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in two cases.
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4. PERSONNEL MATTERS:
A. Labor Negotiations with Represented Units — Fire Safety, Police Safety, Fire
Management and Management Association (MAPS)
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6,
with David Ready, the City's Labor Negotiator, regarding labor negotiations with
the City's Fire Safety, Police Safety, Fire Management and the Management
Association (MAPS).
B. Conference with Labor Negotiator— Unrepresented Units
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6,
with David Ready, the City's labor negotiator, regarding negotiations with
unrepresented employees (Department Heads).
if additional information is needed,please contact Marilynn Hannon in the Office of the Assistant City Manager at
7601323-8202, It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Amencans with Disabilities Act(ADA)in all
respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting,you will need special assistance beyond what is normally
provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact Phil Kaplan, 323-8219,
at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.
Please advise us at that time if you will need accommodations to attend or participate in meetings on a regular basis. The
telephone number for the hearing impaired(TDD)is 7601864-9527.
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