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Wednesday, May 17, 2006
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ADDED STARTER:
The issue identified below has arisen since the posting of the Closed Session
Agenda; it was moved by and seconded by that this
issue be determined eligible for consideration and added to the Closed Session
Agenda.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
D. Animal Shelter Property—4810 Camino Parocela
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.8, to enable the City Council to consider negotiations with Michael
Hoffman, and to give direction to its negotiator, David Ready, relative to the
property located at 4810 Camino Parocela regarding the price and terms of
payment for this property.
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262
www.ci.palm-springs.ca.us
AGENDA
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May 17, 2006 *a 5:00 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
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.oalm-
agdD sa 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.
City Council meetings are webcast live on the City's website www.ci.palm-springs.ca.us and cablecast live on PSCTV Channel
17. Meetings are re-broadcast (following the meeting) on Thursday at 8:00 P.M., Saturday at 1:30 P.M. and 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 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.
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 REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
(PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Palm Springs Air Force ROTC Junior Color Guard.
INVOCATION: Rev. Hank Bates, Desert Cities Community Church.
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. Golden Bear Award presentations to Police Officers Arnold Galvan and Simon
Min, Community Services Officer Gerald Fitzsimmons, and Identification
Technician Calvin Fenner.
B. American Planning Association Award.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
I.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
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ASSOCIATED NOTICE OF DETERMINATION, AMENDING THE
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. DELINQUENT WASTE DISPOSAL CHARGES:
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,
DETERMINING CERTAIN WASTE DISPOSAL ACCOUNTS TO BE
DELINQUENT AND DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF THESE
ACCOUNTS ON THE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLLS FOR
COLLECTION;" and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents to effectuate this action.
1.C. ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
APPROVAL OF CONCEPTUAL PLANS FOR THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL
RAILROAD BRIDGE WIDENING, CITY PROJECT 01-04:
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,
ADOPTING AND ORDERING THE FILING OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION, AND APPROVING CASE NO. 5.0929-B, AN
APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR
IMPROVEMENTS TO GENE AUTRY TRAIL BETWEEN SALVIA
ROAD/MICRO PLACE AND THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD,
INCLUDING WIDENING THE EXISTING TWO-LANE BRIDGE TO A SIX-
LANE BRIDGE, AND WIDENING GENE AUTRY TRAIL TO SIX-LANES
FROM SALVIA ROAD/MICRO PLACE TO THE UNION PACIFIC
RAILROAD, SECTIONS 30 AND 31, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 5
EAST."
1.D. PROPOSED RESOLUTION ADOPTING MODIFICATIONS TO CERTAIN
USER FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE AVIATION, POLICE, FIRE, AND
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS AND ADOPTING THE
COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07:
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,
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MODIFYING AND APPROVING CERTAIN USER FEES AND CHARGES
AND ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2006-07."
1.E. ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.
2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES):
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,
AUTHROIZING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO
COMMUNITY FAICLITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX AND SUBMIT
THE LEVY OF TAX TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS;"
3. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION AND SUBMITTING TO THE
VOTERS OF ANNEXATION NO. 1 OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1
(PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) PROPOSITIONS REGARDING
THE ANNUAL LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN ANNEXATION
NO. 1 TO FINANCE PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES, AND THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMITS;"
4. Direct the City Clerk to open, tabulate and canvass all valid ballots
received by the City Clerk for the annexation of territory to
Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Public Safety Services) of
the City of Palm Springs, and to announce the results and execute
a Certificate of Election Returns;
5. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS, CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF
AN ELECTION AND ADDING PROPERTY TO COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICES), ANNEXATION NO. 1;"
6. Waive the reading of the Ordinance text in its entirety and introduce
by title only; and
7. Introduce for first reading Ordinance No. , "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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1.F. APPROVAL OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES
HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN ("MSHCP") SUBJECT TO CERTAIN
FINDINGS AND RELATED CEQA DETERMINATIONS; APPROVING
THE IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENT FOR THE MSHCP; AND
APPROVING A MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
CVAG AND THE CITY:
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,
MAKING RESPONSIBLE AGENCY FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FOR THE MULTIPLE
SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN; APPROVING THE
COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION
PLAN; IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENT, AND MEMORANDA OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION
OF GOVERNMENTS; AND ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT"
which conditionally approves the MSHCP subject to CVAG approval of
Memoranda of Understanding regarding the funding of Gene Autry Drive
bridge improvements and the establishment of transfer of "take" rights
under certain circumstances; and 3) Authorize the Mayor to execute the
Implementing Agreement, subject to final approval by the City Attorney;
and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments,
subject to final approval by the City Attorney. A . A
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 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.
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. o
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2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the Report on the Posting of the
May 17, 2006, City Council Agenda.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the City Council Minutes of May 3, 2006,
and May 10, 2006.
2.C. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR APRIL 2006:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file Staff Authorized Agreements
covering the period April 1 through April 30, 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 PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR
THE PERIOD ENDED 4-22-06 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 410223
THROUGH 410274 TOTALING $65,696.91, LIABILITY CHECKS
NUMBERED 1012864 THROUGH 1012892 TOTALING $127,940.38,
THREE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $53,310.26 AND THREE
ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $861,501A5 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $1,108,448.70 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" and 2)
Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1012895 THROUGH 1013163
IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,883,632.33 DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA."
2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1689, APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
SHADOWROCK REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, LLC, FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG TRAMWAY ROAD, APPROXIMATELY
1.5 MILES WEST OF HIGHWAY 111:
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No.
1689, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
SHADOWROCK REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, LLC, A DELAWARE
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG
TRAMWAY ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES WEST OF HIGHWAY
111, PDD 224, SECTIONS 5, 6, AND 8."
2.F. PURCHASE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT PARAMEDIC RESCUE SQUAD
VEHICLE:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving the
purchase of one (1) new paramedic rescue squad vehicle from Taylor
Made Ambulances in an amount not-to-exceed $119,115.47.
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2.G. JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON AT
VISTA CHINO AND SUNRISE WAY FOR UTILITY UNDERGROUNDNG
ON SUNRISE WAY AT VISTA CHINO:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving a joint
use agreement with Southern California Edison establishing rights and
responsibilities for utility undergrounding within Sunrise Way, from Vista
Chino to Via Negocio, Section 1, Township 4 South, Range 4 East; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A
2.H. DISSOLVING THE CALIFORNIA UTILITY BUYERS JOINT POWERS
AUTHORITY:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, DESIRES THE DISSOLUTION OF THE CALIFORNIA
UTILITY BUYERS JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY, OF WHICH IT IS A
MEMBER, AND VOTES FOR SUCH DISSOLUTION;" and 2) Authorize
the City Manager to sign all necessary documents. A4424.
2.1. TIME EXTENSION OF THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 290 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31848
LOCATED AT AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND SAN RAFAEL DRIVE,
ZONE R-1-C, SECTION 25 FOR PALM SPRINGS VILLAGE-309, LLC:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION FOR CASE NO.
5.0982 PD — 290 AND TTM 31848, LOCATED AT AVENIDA
CABALLEROS AND SAN RAFAEL DRIVE, ZONED PD 290 FOR PALM
SPRINGS VILLAGE-309, LLC."
2.J. APPROVE INCREASE IN EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION WITH
ADOBE REMODELERS:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. Approving an
increase in expenditure authorization with Adobe Remodelers for as-
needed minor construction and repair services in an amount not-to-exceed
$80,000.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion are considered at this time.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
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:i. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE PALM SPRINGS LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES:
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint one-member to the Palm Springs Library
Board of Trustees to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2007.
S.B. 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 two-member City Council
subcommittees to review commission and board applications and
interview candidates for commissions and boards; and 2) Provide any
additional direction to staff with respect to the recruitment process.
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 on Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at 6:00 P.M., City Hall, City Council
Chamber, preceded by a Closed Session at 5:00 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:
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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