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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262
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July 5, 2006 6:00 PM REOGULAR MEEITOING
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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
Tray 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/Community
Redevelopment Agency members 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.
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.oalm-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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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
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4:30 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 REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
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:
A. Administer Oath of Office to Police Officers Michael Casavan and Joshua
Crocker.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. EAGLE CANYON — CASE NO. 5.1070, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT 317 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30047, FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF 155 TOWNHOMES AND 75 SINGLE FAMILY
HOMES, FLOOD CONTROL FACILITIES, LANDS FOR OPEN SPACE,
AND PRIVATE STREETS LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE AT BOGERT TRAIL:
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,
CERTIFYING THE ADDENDUM TO THE CANYON PARK SPECIFIC
PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT SCH #91012026, THEREBY
APPROVING CASE NO. 5.1070, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
317 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30047 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF A PROPOSED 230-UNIT RESIDENTIAL PROJECT ON
APPROXIMATELY 60.24 ACRES OF A 117-ACRE PARCEL, LOCATED
City Council Agenda
July 5,2006
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ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, NORTH AND
SOUTH OF BOGERT TRAIL (EXTENDED), SECTION 34;
CITY COUNCIL
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 value your comments,
pursuant to the Brown Act, it generally cannot take any action on items not listed on the posted
agenda. Three (3) minutes is 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 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 POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File Report on the Posting of the July
5, 2006, City Council Agenda.
2.6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the City Council Minutes of June 7, 2006,
and June 21, 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 1013783 THROUGH 1014077 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,756,757.03 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 PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED 6-17-06 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 410439 THROUGH
410512 TOTALING $76,788.16, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED
1014078 THROUGH 1014106 TOTALING $129,239.78, THREE WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR $54,116.03 AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS
OF $851,166.41 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,111,310.38
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
City Council Agenda
July 5,2006
Page 4
2.13. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH LEE K. STANLEY TO ERECT A
MONUMENT AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
TITLED A WING AND A PRAYER:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving an
agreement with Lee K. Stanley to erect a monument at the Palm Springs
International Airport titled "A Wing and a Prayer;" and 2) Authorize the
City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A
2.E. RESOLUTION OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 2987 AND SUPPORTING
FAIR COMPETITION IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 2987 AND SUPPORTING
FAIR COMPETITION IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES."
2..F. 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,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ALLOCATED
POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN, ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION
NO. 21612."
2.G. MISCELLANEOUS FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR EXPENDITURES:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. , Authorizing the as-
needed purchase of Caterpillar repair parts from Johnson Power Systems
in an amount not-to-exceed $100,000, radio system repair services from
Motorola in the amount of $75,003, carpet maintenance services from
DFS Flooring in the amount of $41,400, and software support services
from Canon Business Systems in the amount of$26,995.
2.H. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF MAY 31, 2006:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File Treasurer's Investment Report
as of May 31, 2006.
2.1. 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."
City Council Agenda
July 5,2006
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2.J. 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 Mityl-ite, Inc. via the State of Utah contract.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion are considered at this time.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Minutes of
June 7, 2006, and June 21, 2006.
RA2. CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 TO FISCAL
YEAR 2006-07:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS
FROM FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 TO FISCAL YEAR 2006-07."
RA3. APPROVAL OF "DESIGN FOR DEVELOPMENT" MASTER PLAN
BOUNDARIES AND THE DOWNTOWN URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES AND
SECTION 14 MASTER PLAN AS FOUNDATION "DESIGN FOR
DEVELOPMENT" CRITERIA:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING 'DESIGN FOR DEVELOPMENT'
MASTER PLAN BOUNDARIES AND THE CITY'S DOWNTOWN URBAN
DESIGN GUIDELINES AND SECTION 14 MASTER PLAN AS FOUNDATION
'DESIGN FOR DEVELOPMENT' CRITERIA."
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RULES AND
REGULATIONS AND MINIMUM OPERATING STANDARDS FOR
ACCESS AND USE OF THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT:
RECOMMENDATION: Waive the reading of the Ordinance text in its
entirety and introduce by title only Ordinance No. , "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ADDING TITLE 16 TO, AND
REPEALING CHAPTERS 11.33, 11.34, AND 11.35 OF, THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ACCESS TO AND USE OF
THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT."
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
City Council Agenda
July 5,2006
Page 6
5. NEW BUSINESS:
S.A. RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A 5.12% INCREASE IN THE RESIDENTIAL
AND COMMERCIAL FEE FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006."
5.13. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT COMMISSION AND THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION FOR THE 2006 ANNUAL RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Appoint two-members to the Palm Springs
International Airport Commission for the term ending June 30, 2009; and
2) Appoint three-members to the Parks and Recreation Commission for
the term ending June 30, 2009.
5.C. 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.
S.D. APPOINTMENT OF THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE-APPOINTEE TO
THE MOUNT SAN JACINTO WINTER PARK AUTHORITY (TRAMWAY
BOARD):
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint the City's Representative to the Mount
San Jacinto Winter Park Authority (Tramway Board) for the unexpired
term ending September 19, 2007.
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 a Study Session and Adjourned
Regular Meeting to be held Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber, City Hall, preceded by a Closed Session at 5:00 p.m., Small Conference
Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
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Wednesday, July 5, 2006
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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.
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.
POSTED 06/30/2006
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