HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-05-03 AGENDA I
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262
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AGENDA
May 3, 2006 p Q 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 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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4:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
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(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.
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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: Rev. Duane Cox, Retired Religious Science Ministries.
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. Public Service Recognition Week.
B. California Building Safety Week.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
I.A. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION, BY REZA
MAZAHERI, CASE NO. 6.486, VARIANCE TO ALLOWABLE WALL
HEIGHTS LOCATED AT 2001 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY:
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,
UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF CASE
6.486-VAR A VARIANCE TO THE ALLOWED WALL HEIGHTS
LOCATED AT 2001 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, ZONE R2,
SECTION 13."
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1.13. INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1687
A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND
OPERATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES IN THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open the public hearing and receive public
testimony; 2) Waive the reading of the Ordinance text in its entirety and
adopt by title only, and 3) Adopt Interim Urgency Ordinance No.
"AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1687, A
TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE LEGAL ESTABLISHMENT AND
OPERATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES WITHIN THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF 10
MONTHS AND 15 DAYS PENDING COMPLETION OF A STUDY OF
ZONING REGULATIONS THAT ARE NEEDED TO ALLEVIATE A
CURRENT AND ACTUAL THREAT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY,
AND WELFARE." (Four-fifths affirmative vote is required for passage)
I.C. DECISION TO OVERRIDE THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND
USE COMPATIBILITY PLAN FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PD-291
("THE SPRINGS" COMMERCIAL CENTER) LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL (STATE HIGHWAY
111) AND RAMON 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,
OVERRIDING THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE
COMPATIBILITY PLAN FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PD-291 ("THE
SPRINGS" COMMERCIAL CENTER) LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL (STATE HIGHWAY 111) AND
RAMON ROAD." (two-thirds affirmative vote is required for passage)
I.D. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PD 314 AND TTM 33575 (CASE NO.
5.1056), APPLICATION BY PALM CANYON 102, L.P. FOR A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT AND A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO ALLOW
DEVELOPMENT OF 26 LIVE WORK UNITS, 70 ATTACHED
TOWNHOMES AND 15,000 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE
ON A 11.7 ACRE SITE LOCATED EAST OF SOUTH PALM CANYON
AND SOUTH OF THE TAHQUITZ CREEK CHANNEL, ZONE C-1,
SECTION 23, APN 508-172-005, 508-172-006, AND 508-172-007:
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. 5.1056, PD 314, AND TTM 33575 — AN
APPLICATION BY PALM CANYON 102 L.P. FOR A MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF 26 LIVE-WORK UNITS, 80 TWO-
STORY ATTACHED TOWNHOMES AND 15,000 SQUARE FEET OF
RETAIL SPACE LOCATED ON 11.71 ACRES BOUND BY THE
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TAHQUITZ CREEK CHANNEL TO THE NORTH AND RANDOM ROAD
TO THE EAST."
' 1.E. SHADOWROCK DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION, CASE
5.0609, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 224, TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP 28587:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open the public hearing and receive public
testimony; 2) Waive the reading of the Ordinance text in its entirety and
introduce by title only, and 3) Introduce Ordinance No. , "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A TEN-YEAR TIME EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
SHADOWROCK LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG TRAMWAY
ROAD APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES EAST OF HIGHWAY 111, PPD 224,
SECTIONS 5, 6, AND 8."
I.F. FOUR SEASONS TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31525, SUBDIVIDING AN
APPROXIMATE 23.9-ACRE PARCEL INTO 70 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND TWO WATER QUALITY LOTS, ALONG
WITH THE DEDICATION OF AN APPROXIMATE SEVEN-ACRE
PARCEL FOR PARK PURPOSES:
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,
ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP 31525 AND DIRECTING STAFF TO FILE THE
ASSOCIATED NOTICE OF DETERMINATION, AND APPROVING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31525, FOUR SEASONS, FOR A GATED 70-
UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH TWO
LETTERED LOTS, AND DEDICATED PARKLAND, ON AN
APPROXIMATE 23.9-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE
OF SUNRISE WAY NORTH, BETWEEN SAN RAFAEL DRIVE AND
WHITEWATER WASH, ZONE PD-267, SECTION 36."
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.
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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
t 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
May 3, 2006, City Council Agenda.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the City Council Minutes of April 19,
2006, and April 26, 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 1012249 THROUGH 1012511 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,123,465.83 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 PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED 04-08-06 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 410169 THROUGH
410222 TOTALING $69,654.01, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED
1012512 THROUGH 1012540 TOTALING $128,336.20, AND THREE
WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $53,993.14 AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH
DEBITS OF $897,811.26 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$1,149,794.61 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 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1012541
THROUGH 1012863 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $3,847,374.98
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
2.D. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2006:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive and File Treasurer's Investment Report
as of February 28, 2006.
2.E. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF MARCH 31, 2006:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File Treasurer's Investment Report
as of March 31, 2006.
2.F. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4666 WITH HDR
ENGINEERING, INC., FOR THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL WIDENING, CITY
PROJECT NO 02-03:
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RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A4666 with HDR Engineering, Inc. in
the amount of $11,948 for a total revised contract amount of $497,807 for
the Gene Autry Trail widening, City Project No. 02-03; and 2) Authorize
the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A4666.
2.G. AGREEMENT WITH ENGINEERING RESOURCES OF SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA, INC., FOR THE PALM SPRINGS STORM DRAIN LINE
6A, LINE 8, LATERAL 20C AND LATERAL 20CA PROJECT, CITY
PROJECT 05-20:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving an
agreement with Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc. in the
amount of $295,480 for the Palm Springs Storm Drain Line 6A, Line 8,
Lateral 20C, and Lateral 20CA Project, City Project No. 05-20; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A
2.H. DECLARE BOARD OF APPEALS APPOINTIVE POSITION AS VACANT
PURSUANT TO CHARTER SECTION 605(f):
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Declare the Board of Appeals appointive office
held by Kathie Brennan vacant; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a
Notice of Vacancy and to provide for the City Council to fill the vacancy
during the 2006 annual recruitment process.
2.1. FINAL MAP 32675 AND A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH CONTEMPO COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, LLC, A
CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR 25 SINGLE FAMILY
HOMES AND THREE OPEN SPACE LOTS, LOCATED AT 2800
WHITEWATER CLUB DRIVE, IN SECTION 1, 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 32675 FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2800 WHITEWATER CLUB DRIVE, IN SECTION 1,
TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST, AND APPROVING A
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CONTEMPO
COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A
2.J. CONVENTION CENTER KITCHEN BUILD-OUT, FULL FUNDING,
PROJECT NO. 02-27A:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Authorizing the
use of excess Fiscal Year 2005-06 Convention Center Operating Funds to
fully fund the Kitchen Build-Out Project; and 2) Adopt Minute Order No.
Rescinding Minute Order No. 7840, Change Order No. 1 to
Agreement No. 5253 with Doug Wall, Inc. decreasing the amount of
$283,749 from the agreement, and restoring the project to its original
scope. A5253.
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2.K. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4219 — CITY MANAGER
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A4219, City Manager Employment;
and 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary documents. A4219.
2.L. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF CERTAIN REGULATORY
ORDINANCES TO FACILITATE A FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT THE
PALM SPRINGS POWER BASEBALL GAME TO BE HELD AT THE
PALM SPRINGS STADIUM ON JUNE 17, 2006:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING CERTAIN REGULATORY
ORDINANCES TO FACILITATE A FIREWORKS DISPLAY FOR
FESTIVITIES AT THE PALM SPRINGS POWER BASEBALL GAME AT
PALM SPRINGS STADIUM ON JUNE 17, 2006."
2.M. AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND
COMPENSATION PLAN, FISCAL YEAR 2005-06:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO THE ALLOCATED
POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN, ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION
NO. 21284."
2.N. FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) BUDGET AMENDMENT AND AMENDMENT TO THE ANNUAL
PLAN:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-05; AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMITTAL OF THE AMENDED ANNUAL PLAN UPDATE TO THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN
DEVELOPMENT (HUD);" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute
subrecipient agreements and all necessary documents subject to approval
of the City Attorney as follows:
Palm Springs Public Works & Engineering Department—
ADA Pedestrian Safety Improvements $82,000 A
Mizell Senior Center—
HVAC Energy-Efficient Improvements $75,000 A
Stroke Recovery Center—
Energy Conservation Improvements $50,000 A
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Palm Springs Community & Economic Development Department—
Home Repair Program $12,000 A
Palm Springs Parks & Recreation Department— $8,000 A
James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center Improvements
2.0. VILLAGEFEST PROMOTIONAL ADVERTISING FROM KESQ-TV:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. , Authorizing the
City Manager to purchase promotional advertising from KESQ-TV, for
June, July, August, and September 2006, not to exceed $18,550, for
VillageFest.
2.P. AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS POWER BASEBALL TEAM:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. Approving
agreement and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement
with the Palm Springs Power Baseball Team (PSP) for a period of three
(3) years with two (2) two-year extensions as allowed under the terms and
conditions of the agreement. A
2.Q. REQUEST FOR ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE — HEMINGER'S FUDGE
AND CHOCOLATE COMPANY:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving the
assignment of the lease agreement (Agreement No. A3525) with
Heminger's Fudge and Chocolate Company located at 221 South Palm
Canyon Drive; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute, in a form
acceptable to the City Attorney, an assignment agreement transferring the
lease currently held by Fredrick and Sharon Heminger to John Flatley and
Mahammad Haque. A3525. A
2.R. PROPOSED RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR
THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARDS OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, FINANCING AUTHORITY AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE
GOVERNING BOARDS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS."
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for
:separate discussion are considered at this time.
:{. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
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5. NEW BUSINESS: None.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS: Additional reports, general comments,
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presented at this time.
,ADJOURNMENT: The City Council will adjourn to a Council Cabinet and Study
Session Meeting, Wednesday, May 10, 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 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. Reservoir Site - John Boccardo. Boccardo & Roberts Architecture & Design
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to
enable the Community Redevelopment Agency to consider negotiations with
John Boccardo, representing Boccardo & Roberts Architecture & Design, and to
give directions to its negotiator, David Ready, relative to that 1.75 acres of vacant
land located at the southwest corner of Stevens Road and North Palm Canyon
Drive, 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: None
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION: 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.
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