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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL CHAMBER
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AGENDA
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5:00 PM Closed Session
May 24, 2006 U w 6:00 PM Study Session
. ..„ 6:00 PM Adjourned Meeting
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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 Butzlafff, Assistant City Manager Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager
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portion of the agenda is called. Although the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, it
generaally cannot take any action on items not listed on the posted agenda.
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attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is
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5:00 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 STUDY SESSION AND 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:
A. Introduction of Code Enforcement Officers.
PUE3LIC 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.
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.
City Council Agenda
May 24,2006
Page 3
1. STUDY SESSION:
1.A. PRESENTATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 TOURISM AND
CONVENTION CENTER BUDGET:
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff as appropriate.
1.6. PRESENTATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 AIRPORT BUDGET:
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff as appropriate.
I.C. PRESENTATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT, PUBLIC SAFETY BUDGET:
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff as appropriate.
1.D. PRESENTATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
BUDGET:
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff as appropriate.
1.E. PRESENTATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 SPECIAL FUNDING
REQUESTS:
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff as appropriate.
1.F. PRESENTATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 SPECIAL EVENTS
BUDGET:
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff as appropriate.
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 the Report on the Posting of the May
24, 2006, City Council Agenda.
2.13. PROCUREMENT OF EQUIPMENT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROJECT FOR ADA PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
IMPROVEMENTS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving the
purchase of accessible pedestrian signal push buttons to be installed at 12
signalized intersections on Ramon Road, Baristo Road, and Tahquitz Canyon
Way in the amount of $62,252.58 from Western Pacific Signal; and 2) Authorize
the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
City Council Agenda
May 24,2006
Page 4
2.C. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS CITYWIDE STREET
LIGHTING AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS, FISCAL YEAR 2006-
07:
RECOMMENDATION: (Items 1 through 22 maybe enacted in one motion)
1. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE BALLOTING OF INCREASED
ASSESSMENTS AND TO PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT, FISCAL YEAR 2006-07, FOR THE PALM
SPRINGS STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1;"
2. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO CONDUCT PROPERTY OWNER BALLOTING ON THE
MATTER OF INCREASED ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07
FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1 AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING THEREON;"
3. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE BALLOTING OF INCREASED
ASSESSMENTS AND TO PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT, FISCAL YEAR 2006-07, FOR THE PALM
SPRINGS STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2;"
4. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO CONDUCT PROPERTY OWNER BALLOTING ON THE
MATTER OF INCREASED ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07
FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 2 AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING THEREON;"
5. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE BALLOTING OF INCREASED
ASSESSMENTS AND TO PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT, FISCAL YEAR 2006-07, FOR THE PALM
SPRINGS STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4;"
6. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO CONDUCT PROPERTY OWNER BALLOTING ON THE
MATTER OF INCREASED ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07
FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 4 AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING THEREON;"
City Council Agenda
May 24,2006
Page 5
7. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE BALLOTING OF INCREASED
ASSESSMENTS AND TO PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT, FISCAL YEAR 2006-07, FOR THE PALM
SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6B;"
8. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO CONDUCT PROPERTY OWNER BALLOTING ON THE
MATTER OF INCREASED ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07
FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.
6B AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
THEREON;"
9. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE BALLOTING OF INCREASED
ASSESSMENTS AND TO PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT, FISCAL YEAR 2006-07, FOR THE PALM
SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6C;"
10. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO CONDUCT PROPERTY OWNER BALLOTING ON THE
MATTER OF INCREASED ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07
FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.
6C AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
THEREON;"
11. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE BALLOTING OF INCREASED
ASSESSMENTS AND TO PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT, FISCAL YEAR 2006-07, FOR THE PALM
SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 8;"
12. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO CONDUCT PROPERTY OWNER BALLOTING ON THE
MATTER OF INCREASED ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07
FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 8
AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
THEREON;" and
13. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE BALLOTING OF INCREASED
ASSESSMENTS AND TO PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE
City Council Agenda
May 24,2006
Page 6
ENGINEER'S REPORT, FISCAL YEAR 2006-07, FOR THE PALM
SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 9;"
14. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO CONDUCT PROPERTY OWNER BALLOTING ON THE
MATTER OF INCREASED ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07
FOR THE PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 9
AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
THEREON;"
15. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT
REGARDING STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3
("CROSSLEY TRACT"); AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR
2006-07;"
16. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3 ("CROSSLEY TRACT");
AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED
THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07;"
17. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT
REGARDING PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6A
("FAIRPORT DEVELOPMENT"); AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR
2006-07;"
18. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON PARKWAY
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6A ("FAIRPORT DEVELOPMENT"); AND
TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED
THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07;"
19, Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT
REGARDING PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7 ("SUNRISE
NORTE"); AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07;"
City Council Agenda
May 24,2006
Page 7
20. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON PARKWAY
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7 ("SUNRISE NORTE"); AND TO LEVY
AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2006-07;"
21. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT
REGARDING PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10, ZONE 1
AND ZONE 2, ("MOUNTAIN GATE"); AND THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2006-07;"
22. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON PARKWAY
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10, ZONE 1 AND ZONE 2, ("MOUNTAIN
GATE"); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07."
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
discussion are considered at this time.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES TO REVIEW COMMISSION
AND BOARD APPLICATIONS, AND INTERVIEW CANDIDATES AS PART OF
THE 2006 ANNUAL RECRUITMENT OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Appoint the following two-member City Council subcommittees to review
commission and board applications and interview candidates for the following
commissions and boards:
Administrative Appeals Board McCulloch/Pougnet
Airport Commission Mills/Oden
Board of Appeals Pougnet/Oden
Historic Site Board McCulloch/Mills
Human Rights Commission Pougnet and either Mills or Foat
(Whoever does not serve on Planning)
Library Board Pougnet/Foat
Parks and Recreation Commission Mills/Oden
Planning Commission McCulloch and either Mills or Foat
(Whoever does not serve on Human Rights)
Public Arts Commission Foat/Pougnet
VillageFest Board Pougnet/Oden
City Council Agenda
May 24,2006
Page 8
2. Provide any additional direction to staff with respect to the recruitment
process.
5. NEW BUSINESS: None.
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 Joint Meeting with the Planning
Commission and the Architectural Advisory Committee, Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at 6:00
P.M., City Hall Large Conference Room, preceded by a Closed Session at 5:00 P.M., City Hall
Small Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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PALM SPRINGS CITY HALL — SMALL CONFERENCE ROOM
Wednesday, May 24, 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.
C. Northwest Corner 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. Tahquitz Creek Golf Course — Olympus Real Estate Partners
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to
enable the City Council to consider negotiations with Robin Minick, Olympus
Real Estate Partners, and to give direction to its negotiator, David Ready, City
Manager, relative to that certain real property, known as the Tahquitz Creek
Resort Course, regarding the price and terms of payment for this property.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION:
A. Desert Water Agency v. 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 is a
party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Desert Water Agency v. City of
Palm Springs, Case Number INC 017529, Riverside County Superior Court —
Indio.
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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