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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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AGENDA
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June 21 , 2006 4:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
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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/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.
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contact the Office of the City Clerk at(760)323-8204.
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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: Rev. Richard Drasen, Palm Springs Church of Today.
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. Home Depot Stores — Team Depot.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
I.A. APPEAL HEARING OF THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD
ACTIONS REGARDING THE SITE KNOWN AS THE 400 BLOCK OF
NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AND NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE,
FILED BY JEANNINE RAYMOND ET AL, CASE NO. 5.1091-PD 324:
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, TO
UPHOLD THE ACTION OF THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION
BOARD TAKEN MAY 23, 2006, TO ALLOW DEMOLITION OF CERTAIN
STRUCTURES AND PRESENTATION OF HISTORIC MATERIAL FOR
PERMANENT PUBLIC RECORD AND DISPLAY ON THE SITE,
INTEGRAL WITH THE PROPOSED NEW DEVELOPMENT."
1.13. PROPOSED INCREASE IN THE SEWER CONNECTION FEE:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open the public hearing and receive public
testimony; 2) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE
City Council Agenda
June 21,2006
Page 3
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING AN INCREASE IN THE SEWER FACILITY FEE ASSESSED
ON NEW CONSTRUCTION."
I.C. 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 A 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."
I.D. APPEAL HEARING BY WESSMAN DEVELOPMENT OF A PLANNING
COMMISSION RESOLUTION DENYING A VARIANCE AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TIME EXTENSION LOCATED AT 102
NORTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE P, SECTION 13:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL
OF CASE NO. 5.0988, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND 6.486-
VARIANCE, A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION TO ALLOW A DRIVE-
THRU FACILITY LOCATED AT 102 NORTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE P,
SECTION 13."
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING:
RA1. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A0339C AN AMENDED
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE AGUA
CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS ON PROPERTIES IN PROXIMITY
TO THE SPA HOTEL AND SPA RF_CORT CASINO, SECTION 14, MERGED
PROJECT AREA NO. 2:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to April 6, 2006 with no
public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public
Hearing.
City Council Agenda
June 21,2006
Page 4
RA2. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A0490C, A DEVELOPMENT AND
DISPOSITION AGREEMENT, WITH CENTURY CROWELL COMMUNITIES, LP
D/B/A/ MOUNTAIN GATE If PALM SPRINGS VENTURE, LLC ADJUSTING
THE TERMS OF THE AGENCY BUYER ASSISTANCE NOTE TO ALLOW IT
TO AMORTIZE OVER A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS, FOR FIVE SINGLE
FAMILY INFILL HOMES FOR MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN THE
DESERT HIGHLAND GATEWAY AREA OF MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1:
RECOMMENDATION: Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
Community Redevelopment Agency: 1) Adopt Resolution No. , "A
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2
TO DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. A0490C,
BETWEEN CENTURY CROWELL COMMUNITIES, LP D/B/A/ MOUNTAIN
GATE II PALM SPRINGS VENTURE, LLC AND THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, ADJUSTING THE TERMS OF THE AGENCY
BUYER ASSISTANCE NOTE TO ALLOW IT TO AMORTIZE OVER A PERIOD
OF FIVE YEARS, FOR FIVE SINGLE FAMILY INFILL HOMES FOR
MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN THE DESERT HIGHLAND GATEWAY
AREA OF MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1;" and 2) Authorize the Executive
Director, or his designee, to execute all documents related to the agreement.
A0490C.
City Council: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONCURRING
WITH THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING THE APPROVAL OF
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
NO. A0490C, BETWEEN CENTURY CROWELL COMMUNITIES, LP D/B/A/
MOUNTAIN GATE II PALM SPRINGS VENTURE, LLC AND THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, ADJUSTING THE TERMS OF THE AGENCY
BUYER ASSISTANCE NOTE TO ALLOW IT TO AMORTIZE OVER A PERIOD
OF FIVE YEARS, FOR FIVE SINGLE FAMILY INFILL HOMES FOR
MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN THE DESERT HIGHLAND GATEWAY
AREA OF MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1."
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 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.
City Council Agenda
June 21,2006
Page 5
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 June
21, 2006, City Council Agenda.
2.B. AWARD OF BID IFB 06-05 FOR PALM TREE TRIMMING AT VARIOUS
LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. , Awarding Bid
(IFB) 06-05 for Palm Tree Trimming at various locations in the City of
Palm Springs to Desert View Tree Service with a unit price basis of $21.00
per tree and a projected total cost of $62,097.00 for Fiscal Year 2006-07.
2.C. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1
THROUGH MAY 31, 2006:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the Staff Authorized Agreements
covering the period May 1 through May 31, 2006.
2.D. 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 1013523 THROUGH 1013752 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,770,396.11 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 6-03-06 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 410384 THROUGH
410438 TOTALING $78,142.62, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED
1013753 THROUGH 1013782 TOTALING $129,002.31, THREE WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR $53,566.03 AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS
OF $897,756.19 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,158,467.15
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
2.E. REHABILITATE TAXIWAYS A, B, AND C — CITY PROJECT NO. CP
2006-09, AIP 3-06-0181-40:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving the bid
documents for the construction of the Rehabilitate Taxiways A, B, and C,
Runway 13L/31 R Safety Improvements, City Project No. 2006-09, AIP 3-
06-0181-40, and the engineer's construction cost estimate of $5,320,000;
and 2) Direct staff to proceed with the solicitation of bids.
City Council Agenda
June 21,2006
Page 6
2.F, AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5101 WITH PALM
SPRINGS CLASSIC, LLC, FOR PLACEMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT
OF PUBLIC ART:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A5101 with Palm Springs Classic,
LLC for placement and reimbursement of three additional works of public
art at the Escena Project; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A5101.
2.G. 2006 BIENNIAL NOTICE FOR CITY STAFF TO REVIEW THE
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL
REFORM ACT:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, REQUIRING CITY STAFF TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT
OF INTEREST CODE AND SUBMIT A BIENNIAL NOTICE AS
REQUIRED UNDER THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT."
2.H. INSURANCE RENEWALS FOR THE CITY'S AIRPORT LIABILITY,
AERO SQUADRON AIRCRAFT, ALL-RISK PROPERTY,
EARTHQUAKE/FLOOD (PRIMARY LEVEL), CRIME, BOILER &
MACHINERY, EXCESS GENERAL LIABILITY, AND AUTO PHYSICAL
DAMAGE (CALEASE) INSURANCE, AND EXCESS WORKERS'
COMPENSATION:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving the City
of Palm Springs' insurance renewals for the City's airport liability, Aero
Squadron aircraft, all-risk property, earthquake/flood (primary level), crime,
boiler & machinery, general liability, and auto physical damage (CaLease)
and excess workers' compensation renewal effective July 1, 2006.
2.1. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5252 WITH SPEER CIVIL
FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING STAFF SERVICES TO ASSIST
THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING WITH
DEVELOPMENT AND CAPITAL PROJECT WORKLOADS THROUGH
NOVEMBER 30, 2006:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A5252 with Speer Civil for
professional engineering services to assist the Department of Public
Works & Engineering with development and capital project workload
through November 30, 2006, for an additional amount of $39,000, total
contract amount not to exceed $74,000; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5252.
2.J. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5289 FOR CONSULTANT
SERVICES WITH AEOLIAN SOLUTIONS TO PROVIDE GRADING AND
DUST INSPECTION SERVICES, TERMINATING ON SEPTEMBER 22,
2006 WITH THREE, FOUR-WEEK EXTENSION OPTIONS:
City Council Agenda
June 21,2006
Page 7
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A5289 with Aeolian Solutions for
grading and dust inspection services through September 22, 2006, for an
additional amount of $28,800, total contract amount not to exceed
$38,400, with three four-week extension options at staff's discretion; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
A5289.
2.K. BATTING CAGES/CONCESSION LEASE AT DEMUTH PARK:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Authorizing the
City Manager to negotiate a lease agreement with Palm Springs Batting
Range, LLP for the operation of the batting cages and concession located
at fields #7 and #8 in DeMuth Park; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A
2.L. AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR CONVENTION CENTER
KITCHEN REMODEL TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06."
2.M. FILING OF NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS AND
ACCOUNTING REPORTS FOR 12 PUBLIC NUISANCES:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive and file the proceedings and
accounting reports for the abatement of 12 public nuisances located
throughout the City; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to set the public hearing
for July 19, 2006.
2.N. AMENDMENT NO. 3 OF AGREEMENT NO. A3469 WITH ARNOLD
PALMER MANAGEMENT LLC, FOR GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT
SERVICES AT TAHQUITZ CREEK GOLF RESORT:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving
Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A3469 with Arnold Palmer
Management, LLC extending the term for a period of six months through
December 31, 2006, with one, six-month extension. A3469.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion are considered at this time.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE PROHIBITING MOBILE HOME
PARK CONVERSIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A
PERIOD OF 45 DAYS PENDNG 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
Clb.1 Council Agenda
June 21,2006
Page 8
CONVERSION REGULATIONS 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 MOBILE HOME PARK CONVERSIONS WITHIN THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A PERIOD OF 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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. SUSPEND CERTAIN PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR THE PERIOD
JULY 1, 2006, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2006, OR JUNE 30, 2007,
FOR DOWNTOWN CITY-OWNED PARKING LOTS AND PARKING
STRUCTURE:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, SUSPENDING TIME LIMITS ON PARKING OF MOTOR
VEHICLES ON CITY OWNED PARKING LOTS IN THE CITY BETWEEN
JULY 1, 2006, AND DECEMBER 31, 2006, OR JUNE 30, 2007."
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. WASTEWATER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VEOLIA WATER
NORTH AMERICA-WEST, LLC:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt a Minute Order No. , Approving, in
a form acceptable to the City Attorney, an Amended and Restated
Wastewater Services Agreement with Veolia Water North America-West,
LLC. (formerly US Filter Operating Services Incorporated) for the
operations and maintenance of the City's Wastewater Treatment Plan and
related collection system; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
documents necessary to effectuate this action. Amendment No. 7 of
Agreement No. A4123.
S.B. APPOINTMENT OF A CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO ADDRESS
ACTIVITIES AT THE PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM:
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint two-members of the City Council to a
subcommittee to address activities at the Palm Springs Air Museum.
5.C. APPOINT A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE RIVERSIDE
COUNTY CHILD SAFETY COMMISSION:
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint one member of the City Council to the
Riverside County Child Safety Commission.
City Council Agenda
June 21,2006
Page 9
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, Wednesday, June
28, 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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CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
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Wednesday, June 21, 2006
* 4:30 P.M.
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. Northwest Comer of El Dorado Blvd. and Corozon Ave. -Single Family Residence
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 Tom Hill, representing Century Homes,
relative to that certain real property located at the northwest corner of El Dorado
Blvd. and Corozon Ave., and to give direction to its negotiator, David Ready, City
Manager, regarding the price and terms of payment relative to 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 — EXISTING LITIGATION:
A. El Dorado Palm Springs, Ltd. vs. City of Palm Springs.
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 of Palm
Springs is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: El Dorado Palm
Springs, Ltd. vs. City of Palm Springs, Superior Court of California, Riverside
County - Indio, Case Number INC: 039083.
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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