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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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AGENDA
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June 7, 2006 4:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
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
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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.
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:speak at a Public Hearing must file a "Speaker Card" with the City Clerk BEFORE the Public Hearing is
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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: Boy Scout Troop 262.
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. California Tow Truck Association.
13. Office of Neighborhood Involvement Committee; New Resident Information
Packets.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. SMOKETREE COMMONS, CASE 5.1050, GENERAL PLAN SMOKE
TREE AREA PLAN TEXT CHANGE, GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION
MAP STREET RECLASSIFICATION, AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT-312, ACCOMMODATING A 170,265-SQUARE FOOT
SHOPPING CENTER WITH FOURTEEN BUILDINGS:
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,
FINDING THAT THE FINAL_ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR
CASE 5.1050 PD-312 IS ADEQUATE AND COMPLETE, CERTIFYING
THAT REPORT, ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS, AND DIRECTING STAFF TO FILE THE
ASSOCIATED NOTICE OF DETERMINATION, AMENDING THE
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GENERAL PLAN TEXT TO ALLOW MORE THAN ONE SUPERMARKET
WITHIN THE SMOKE TREE AREA PLAN; AMENDING THE GENERAL
PLAN CIRCULATION MAP TO RECLASSIFY THE SECTION OF EAST
PALM CANYON DRIVE ADJACENT TO THE PROJECT SITE AS A
"MAJOR THOROUGHFARE" IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE
ELIMINATION OF THE FRONTAGE ROAD, AND ADOPTING PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 312, APPROVING THE SITE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN, ON AN APPROXIMATE 17.99-ACRE SITE
LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST PALM CANYON
DRIVE AND FARRELL DRIVE, ZONE C-S-C, SECTION 36;" and 3) Refer
the conceptual architectural design to the Architectural Advisory
Committee and the Planning Commission for review and action.
1.13. APPLICATION BY VIA ESCUELA LAND PARTNERS, LLC, CASE
5.10388, TO APPEAL PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION OF MAY 24,
2006, DENYING THE REQUEST TO AMEND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
33542 AND PD-310 TO REMOVE CONDITION OF APPROVAL NO. 51,
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF VIA ESCUELA AND
NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE PD-310, SECTION 3, APN 504-
310-035:
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,
UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO
DENY THE REQUEST AND AMEND CONDITION NO. 51 OF TTM33542
AND PD-310, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF VIA
ESCUELA AND NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, SECTION 3, APN 504-
310-035."
I.C. ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 BUDGET:
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 A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-07;" and 3)
Direct the City Manager and Director of Finance and Treasurer to take the
necessary action to execute the adoption of the budget.
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING:
RA1. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A0495C, WITH VISTA SUNRISE
APARTMENTS, LP, RESTATED AND AMENDED DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE
AMOUNT OF $200,000:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open the public hearing and receive public testimony:
2) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
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CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1, A RESTATED AND
AMENDED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, PROMISSORY
NOTE, AND DEED OF TRUST WITH THE ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS WITH
VISTA SUNRISE APARTMENTS, LP TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN
THE AMOUNT OF $200,000;" 3) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1, A RESTATED AND AMENDED
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, PROMISSORY NOTE,
AND DEED OF TRUST WITH THE ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS WITH VISTA
SUNRISE APARTMENTS, LP TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE
AMOUNT OF $200,000;" and 4) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all
necessary documents. A0495C.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RA2. PUBLIC HEARING —ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 BUDGET:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open the public hearing and receive public testimony;
2) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-07;" and
3) Direct the Executive Director and Director of Finance and Agency Treasurer to
take the necessary action to execute the adoption of the budget.
RA3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency
Minutes of April 5, 2006.
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
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
City Council Agenda
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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 7, 2006, City Council Agenda.
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the City Council Minutes of May 17,
2006, May 24, 2006, and May 31, 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 PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR
THE PERIOD ENDED 5-6-06 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 410275
THROUGH 410328 TOTALING $72,315.26, LIABILITY CHECKS
NUMBERED 1012893 THROUGH 1013192 TOTALING $126,898.33,
THREE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $55,616.57 AND THREE
ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $897,694.72 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $1,152,524.88 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 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1013193
THROUGH 1013492 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,680,964.72
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 PAYROLL
WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5-20-06 BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 410329 THROUGH 410383 TOTALING $68,482.84,
LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1013493 THROUGH 1013522
TOTALING $127,354.38, THREE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $54,934.49
AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $837,999.49 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,088,771.20 DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA."
2.D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1690, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.
2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), ANNEXATION NO. 1:
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No.
1690, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), ANNEXATION NO. 1."
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2.E. APPROVAL OF A NOTICE OF SUBDIVISION COMPLETION BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND AMERICAN REALTY TRUST, INC.,
FOR PARCEL MAP 30745, DESTINATION RAMON:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving
Notice of Subdivision Completion for Parcel Map 30745, Section 20,
Township 4 South, Range 5 East with American Realty Trust, Inc.; 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents; and 3)
Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement with the Riverside County
Recorder.
2.F. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF APRIL 30, 2006:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File Treasurer's Investment Report
as of April 30, 2006
2.G. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE IN
ORDER TO SELL WINE AT FAME TOBACCONIST LOCATED AT 155
SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
IN ORDER TO SELL WINE AT FAME TABACCONIST LOCATED AT 155
SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15."
2.H. TEMPORARY MODIFICATIONS TO OPERATE A COOLING CENTER
IN CONJUNCTION WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY'S SUMMER CRISIS
PLAN TO BE HOSTED BY THE WELL IN THE DESERT, DBA THE
DESERT RESOURCE CENTER:
RECOMMENDATION: Direct the City Manager to modify the days and
hours of operation, on an as-needed basis, at the Dr. R.G. Frey-Jaycees
Community Building for the designated Cooling Center operated by The
Well in the Desert, dba the Desert Resource Center.
2.1. PROPOSED AGREEMENTS AWARD TO FIVE FULL-SERVICE
AIRPORT RENTAL CAR OPERATORS (AVIS RENT A CAR SYSTEM,
LLC, BUDGET RENT A CAR SYSTEM, INC., DTG OPERATIONS, INC.,
THE HERTZ CORPORATION, VANGUARD CAR RENTAL USA INC.,
AND TO ONE LIMITED SERVICE AIRPORT RENTAL CAR OPERATOR
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR COMPANY OF LOS ANGELES) TO
OPERATE AIRPORT RENTAL CAR CONCESSIONS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. Authorizing
five, full-service airport rental car concession agreements to Avis Rent A
Car System, LLC, Budget Rent A Car System, Inc., DTG Operations, Inc.
(Dollar/Thrifty), The Hertz Corporation, and Vanguard Car Rental USA Inc.
(National/Alamo), and one limited service airport rental car concession
agreement to Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Los Angeles for a term
of three years and two one.-year optional periods at the discretion of the
City; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A , A , A , A , and A
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2A. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5033 WITH SIERRA
AVIATION GROUP, INC:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. Approving
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A5033 with Sierra Aviation Group,
Inc., Non-Exclusive Operating and Lease Agreement effective February 1,
2006 and valid until January 31, 2008, to delete the wheelchair storage
space from the agreement; and 2) Authorized the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A5033.
2.K. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE RACE-NEUTRAL
IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL_ OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE RACE-NEUTRAL IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT
WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(CALTRANS);" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A
2.L. CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CONTRERAS
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR FIRE STATION NO. 1, PARKING
LOT RESURFACING:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving an
agreement with Contreras Construction for the construction of
whitetopping concrete application resurfacing for the parking lot at Fire
Station No. 1, in the amount of $38,760, City Project No. 06-10; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A
2.M. ACCEPTANCE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR SOUTH PALM CANYON
DRIVE FROM NATBECK INVESTMENTS, SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 4
SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST, FILE R-05-15:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Accepting a
dedication of Right-of-Way for South Palm Canyon Drive from Natbeck
Investments, Section 34, Township 4 South, Range 4 East; and 2)
Authorize the City Clerk to prepare a Certificate of Acceptance, and
submit the Grant of Right-of-Way to the Riverside County Recorder for
recordation.
2.N. CONTRACTS FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR
PARKS, PARKWAYS, ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS AND
MISCELLANEOUS LANDSCAPED AREAS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving an
agreement with Kirkpatrick Landscape Services for parks landscape
maintenance services for an initial term of three years, with two additional
two-year renewal options at the City Manager's discretion, in the amount
of $1,756,350.15, plus annual CPI adjustments, if earned, for the initial
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term, and subject to approval of final form of contract by the City Attorney;
2) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving an agreement with Merchants
Landscape Services for parkways and assessment district landscape
maintenance services for an initial term of three years, with two additional
two-year renewal options at the City Manager's discretion, in the amount
of $1,721,184.00, plus annual CPI adjustments, if earned, for the initial
term, and subject to approval of final form of contract by the City Attorney;
and 3) Authorize the City Manager to prepare and execute contractual
agreements with Kirkpatrick Landscape Services for landscape
maintenance of City parks and Merchants Landscape Services for
landscape maintenance of City parkways, assessment districts and
miscellaneous landscape areas. A . A
2.0. ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR
POSITIONS IN THE CITY SERVICE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND
COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07."
2.P. APPROVE RFP FOR ROTATIONAL TOW PROGRAM:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING A REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS FOR POLICE TOW SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR PROPOSALS."
2.Q. PURCHASE CYRUN CAD AND RMS COMPUTER SYSTEM:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Authorizing the
City Procurement Department to purchase the Cyrun's Alliance PD
Central CAD and RMS software system in the amount of $298,730; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
2.R. AGREEMENT WITH MSA CONSULTING, INC. FOR "FOCUSED
ENTITLEMENT" PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS
ART COLONY, A PROPOSED MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL AND RETAIL
DEVELOPMENT ON APPROXIMATELY 15 ACRES ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF RACQUET CLUB ROAD BETWEEN NORTH PALM CANYON
DRIVE AND NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, CASE 5.1113 PD-
329/3.2903:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving an
agreement with MSA Consulting, Inc, for "Focused Entitlement and EIR"
planning services for Palm Springs Art Colony, a proposed mixed-use
residential and retail development on approximately 15 acres on the south
side of Racquet Club Road between North Palm Canyon Drive and North
Indian Canyon Drive, not to exceed $39,000; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents in a form acceptable to the
City Attorney. A .
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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion are considered at this time.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
41. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. FINAL MAP 33542 AND A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH VIA ESCUELA LAND PARTNERS, LLC, FOR A
ONE LOT TRACT MAP FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES, LOCATED
AT 2003 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, SECTION 3, 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 33542 FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2003 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, SECTION 3,
TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST, AND APPROVING A
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH VIA ESCUELA
LAND PARTNERS, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY;"
and 2)Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBER TO THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL
GATEWAY LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, PROJECT
TEAM:
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint one member from the City Council to
serve on the "Project Team" for the Gene Autry Trail Gateway
Landscaping Improvements Project.
5.13. ISSUANCE OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-2
(ESCENA) CITY OF PALM SPRINGS SPECIAL TAX BONDS, 2006
SERIES A, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY
OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-2 (ESCENA) OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS
SPECIAL TAX BONDS, 2006 SERIES A, IN AN AGGREGATE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000; AND
APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER
ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH;" and 2) Authorize the City
Manager and Director of Finance to execute all necessary documents.
5.C. REQUEST FROM SAFEHOUSE OF THE DESERT FOR WAIVER OF
VILLAGEFEST FEES:
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RECOMMENDATION: Adopt: Minute Order No. , Denying the request
for waiver of VillageFest fees for the SafeHouse of the Desert.
5.D. REQUEST FROM THE PALM SPRINGS SHRINERS FOR WAIVER OF
VILLAGEFEST FEES:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. , Denying the request
for waiver of VillageFest fees for the Palm Springs Shriners.
S.E. REQUEST FROM SARA MUNRO TO APPEAL THE DECISION OF THE
VILLAGEFEST BOARD:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. , Upholding the
decision of the VillageFest Board to deny the application of Sara Munro to
sell hula hoops at VillageFest; OR Adopt Minute Order No. ,
Overruling the decision of the VillageFest Board to deny the application
of Sara Munro to sell hula hoops at VillageFest.
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 next Regular Meeting,
Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at 6:00 P.M., City Hall Large Conference Room, preceded
by a Closed Session at 4:30 P.M., City Hall Small Conference Room, 3200 East
Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
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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. 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: None
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION:
A. Desert Water Agency v. CitV 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 is a
party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Desert Water Agency v. City of
Palm Sprinqs, Case Number INC 017529, Riverside County Superior Court —
Indio.
B. 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. CitV 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).
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B. Labor Negotiations with Unrepresented Units - Department Heads
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 Unrepresented Units — Department Heads.
if additional information is needed, please contact Marilynn Hannon in the Office of the Assistant City
Manager at 760/323-8202. 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 06/02/2006
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