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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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AGENDA
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4:00 PM Closed Session
July 12, 2006 6:00 PM Adjourned Meeting
6:00 PM Study Session
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Ron Oden, Mayor
Ginny Foat, Mayor Pro Tern
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 Butzlaff, Assistant City Manager Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager
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 on a
Public Hearing must file a"Speaker Card"with the City Clerk BEFORE the Public Hearing is called.
Complete City Council Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: City Hall Office of the City Clerk, Palm Springs
Library and the Palm Springs Police Station. Agenda and staff reports are available on the City's website www.ci.palm-
springs.ca.us. 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.
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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 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.
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
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:
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.
1. PUBLIC HEARING:
I.A. THE PALMS 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
APPROXIMATELY 36,217 SQUARE FEET SITE LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF TAHQUITZ CANYON AND CAHUILLA
ROAD:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open the public hearing and receive public
testimony; 2) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE
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
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BOUTIQUE HOTEL, ON APPROXIMATELY 36,217 SQUARE FEET
PARCEL LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF TAHQUITZ
CANYON WAY AND CAHUILLA ROAD, SECTION 15."
I.B. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PD 314 AND TTM 33575 (CASE NO.
5.1056), APPLICATION BY PALM CANYON 102, L.P. FOR A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT AND A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO ALLOW
DEVELOPMENT OF 26 LIVE WORK UNITS, 70 ATTACHED
TOWNHOMES AND 15,000 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE
ON A 11.7 ACRE SITE LOCATED EAST OF SOUTH PALM CANYON
AND SOUTH OF THE TAHQUITZ CREEK CHANNEL, ZONE C-1,
SECTION 23, APN 508-172-005, 508-172-006, AND 508-172-007:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open the public hearing and receive public
testimony; 2) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CASE NO. 5.1056, PD 314, AND TTM 33575 — AN
APPLICATION BY PALM CANYON 102 L.P., FOR A MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF 26 LIVE-WORK UNITS, 80 TWO-
STORY ATTACHED TOWNHOMES AND 15,000 SQUARE FEET OF
RETAIL SPACE LOCATED ON 11.71 ACRES BOUND BY THE
TAHQUITZ CREEK CHANNEL TO THE NORTH AND RANDOM ROAD
TO THE EAST."
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.
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
12, 2006, City Council Agenda.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the City Council Minutes of July 5, 2006.
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 1014024, 1014025 AND 1013842 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $4,964.57 DRAWN ON BANK OF
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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 1014107 THROUGH 1014384 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $2,412,753.65 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" and 3)
Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANT NUMBERED
1014385 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,510.00 DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA."
2.D. BUDGET TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND AND
CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. ,"A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07;"
and 2) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL YEAR
2005-06 TO FISCAL YEAR 2006-07."
2.E. PURCHASE OF TABLES FOR CONVENTION CENTER:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. Approving the
cooperative purchase of 780 tables for the Convention Center in the
amount of$124,563.09 from MityLite, Inc. via the State of Utah contract.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
ADOPTING ADDITIONAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS GOVERNING
THE USE OF PARKS, STREETS, AND PUBLIC AREAS:
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 ADOPTING
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF
PARKS, STREETS, AND PUBLIC AREAS. (4/5ths Vote Required.)
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE WELL
IN THE DESERT TO OPERATE A HOT MEAL FEEDING PROGRAM,
LOCATION COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE FREY BUILDING, 1901
EAST BARISTO ROAD, PALM SPRINGS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving a
License Agreement with the Well in the Desert, for the purpose of
operating a hot meal feeding program at the Frey Building, 1901 East
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Baristo Road, Palm Springs; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute
the agreement. A
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE
2006 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Designate a member of the City Council as the
voting delegate for the 2006 League of California Cities Annual
Conference; and 2) Designate a member of the City Council as the voting
delegate alternate for the 2006 League of California Cities Annual
Conference.
5.13. APPOINTMENTS TO THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD
AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD FOR THE 2006
ANNUAL RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Appoint one-member to the Historic Site
Preservation Board for the term ending June 30, 2009; and 2) Appoint
one-member to the Administrative Appeals Board 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.
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,
July 19, 2006, 2006, at 6:00 P.M., City Hall Council Chamber, preceded by a Closed
Session at 5:00 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. Desert Fashion Plaza
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 John Wessman, representing Wessman
Development, relative to that certain real property located on the northwest
corner of Palm Canyon Drive and Tahquitz Canyon Way known as the Desert
Fashion Plaza, and to give direction to its negotiator, David Ready, City
Manager, regarding the price and terms of payment relative to this property.
B. 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.
C. 5.5 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.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— EXISTING LITIGATION: None
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ISSUES
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR:
A. 115 acres undeveloped property north of Tramview Road and west of Indian
Canyon Drive - Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to
enable the City Council to consider negotiations with Gail Acheson, Field Office
Manager, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and to give direction to its
negotiator, David Ready, relative to that certain real property consisting of
approximately 115 acres, located at the northwest corner of Indian Canyon Drive
and Tramview Road, regarding the price and terms of payment for this property
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — NONE
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.
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).
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 Americans 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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