HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-19 STAFF REPORTS CITY COUNCIL
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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April 19, 2006 4:00 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
arnong all our citizens.
David H. Ready, 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 palm
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springs.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 webeast live on the City's website www.d.palm-sprinos.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.
4:00 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: Rabbi Ofseyer, Temple Isaiah.
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. F. Thomas Kieley, Jr., 2006 Senior Inspiration Award.
El. Team Greater Palm Springs, Certificate of Recognition.
C. Vernon Finney present original artwork "Reach" to the City Council.
D. Administer Oath of Office to Police Officers Tarina Cornell, Shawn Flinn, and
Mario Kasai.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
I.A. FOUR SEASONS TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31525, APPLICATION BY
K. HOVNANIAN COMPANIES, SUBDIVIDING AN APPROXIMATE 23.9
ACRE PARCEL INTO 70 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND
TWO WATER QUALITY LOTS AND DEDICATED PARKLAND:
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 APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31525,
City Council Agenda
April 19,2006
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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."
1.B. NEXUS DEVELOPMENT — CASE NO. 5.1082 PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 321 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 34165
FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF 84 MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING
UNITS WITH PRIVATE STREETS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND ALEJO ROAD (444
AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND 1013 ALEJO 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 NUMBER 5.1082, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT 321 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 34165 FOR NEXUS
DEVELOPMENT, A RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT
WITH 84 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND COMMON AREAS, ON AN 8.5
ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND ALEJO ROAD, SECTION 14, T4S, R4E,
SBBM;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY APPROVING PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 321, FOR THE 8.5-ACRE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF AVENIDA CABALLEROS
AND ALEJO ROAD, SECTION 14, T4S, R4E, SBBM."
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.
C:OUNCILMEMBER 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
April 19,2006
Page 4
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
April 19, 2006, City Council Agenda.
2.6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the City Council Minutes of April 5, 2006,
and April 12, 2006.
2.C. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR MARCH 2O06:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file Staff Authorized Agreements
covering the period March 1 through March 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 PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR
THE PERIOD ENDED 3-25-06 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 410117
THROUGH 410168 TOTALING $76,379.82, LIABILITY CHECKS
NUMBERED 1012244 THROUGH 1012248 TOTALING $894.65, AND
THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,026,433.90 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,103,708.37 DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA."
2.E. AGREEMENT WITH DESTINATION RAMON, LLC FOR PLACEMENT
OF ARTWORK ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, GRANT EASEMENT, AND
REIMBURSEMENT TO THE PUBLIC ART FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$79,621.37:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving an
agreement with Destination Ramon, LLC for placement of artwork on
private property, grant easement, and reimbursement of public art fee in
the amount of $79,621.37; 2) Adopt Resolution No. "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2006-07;" and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A
2.F. REQUEST BY SCOTT MORGAN FOR THE ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE IN ORDER TO HOLD WINE
TASTINGS AT WILD FOR THE VINE, 390 NORTH PALM CANYON
DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15:
City Council Agenda
April 19,2006
Page 5
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE IN ORDER TO SELL
ALCOHOL AT WILD FOR THE VINE LOCATED AT 390 NORTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15."
2.G. PURCHASE OF BANQUET CHAIRS FOR THE CONVENTION CENTER:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. _, Approving the
cooperative purchase of 3,000 banquet chairs for the Convention Center
in the amount of $207,801 from MityLite, Inc. via the State of Utah
contract.
2.1-11. PURCHASE OF NATURAL GAS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Authorizing the
City Manager to purchase natural gas at the best available price for a
period not to exceed 18 months; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents to effectuate this action.
2.1. REQUEST FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FROM FAMILY YMCA OF
THE DESERT:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File.
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. FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 CITYWIDE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
DISTRICTS, PROPOSITION 218 NOTICING AND BALLOTING:
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss possible consequences of increased
assessment not being approved in the district election and provide staff
direction for use with the property owner's meetings.
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 Study Session on Wednesday,
April 26, 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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PALM SPRINGS CITY HALL — SMALL CONFERENCE ROOM
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
4:00 P.M.
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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. El Morocco Hotel — Harry Moscatel
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 Harry Moscatel relative to that certain
real property located at 340 North Palm Canyon Drive known as the El Morocco
Hotel, and to give direction to its negotiator, David Ready, Executive Director/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: 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. Public Employee Performance Evaluation — City Manager
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, to
conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager.
B. 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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