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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262
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AGENDA
4:00 PM Closed Session
April 12, 2006 6:00 PM Adjourned Meeting
6:00 PM Study Session
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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, 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/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.
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-
sorings.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.
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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-
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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 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:
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
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.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
I.A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FISCAL YEAR
2006-07 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND CDBG BUDGET ADOPTION,
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) —
GRANT NO. B-06-MC-06-0561, IN THE AMOUNT OF $518,598, FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 CDBG PROGRAM, 32nd PROGRAM YEAR:
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 THE 2006 — 2007 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; APPROVING THE CDBG
FUNDING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07; AUTHORIZE THE
SUBMITTAL OF THE PLAN AND BUDGET TO THE UNITED STATES
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April 12,2006
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD);"
A , and 3) Approve the following subrecipient agreements subject to
approval of the City Attorney and authorize the City Manager to execute
all necessary documents:
Deserts AIDS Project—
Entrance ADA Upgrade Renovation $ 22,088 A
Santiago Sunrise Village Mobilehome Park Corporation —
Parking Lot & Playground Improvements $ 80,000 A
Stroke Recovery Center—
Energy Conservation Improvements $ 50,000 A
Mizell Senior Center—
HVAC Energy-Efficient Improvements $ 75,000 A
Palm Springs Sunup Rotary Foundation —
Shoes That Fit $ 15,000 A
Shelter From the Storm —
Domestic Violence Outreach & Advocacy $ 15,000 A
Coachella Valley Housing Coalition —
Coyote Run After-School Program $ 15,000 A
Palm Springs Unified School District—
Cafe Ramon Culinary Arts Program $ 17,790 A
Fair Housing Council of Riverside —
Fair Housing Program $ 15,000 A
Fair Housing Council of Riverside —
Landlord/Tenant Resolution Program $ 10,000 A
Palm Springs Community & Economic Development Department —
Home Repair Program $110,000 A
PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City
Council on 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.
City Council Agenda
April 12,2006
Page 4
SS. STUDY SESSION:
SS1. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON HILLSIDE REGULATIONS FOR
THE CHINO CONE AND ADJACENT HILLSIDE AREAS:
RECOMMENDATION: Review draft ordinance, "CC-SP — Chino Cone
Specific Plan Zone. (Action to be taken under Item 4.A.)
SS2. GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File Report on the Posting of the
April 12, 2006, City Council Agenda.
2.13. ENDORSEMENT AND SUPPORT OF CALIFORNIA READING AND
LITERACY IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION
AND RENOVATION BOND ACT OF 2006:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THE 2006 CALIFORNIA
STATE LIBRARY BOND."
2.C. AGREEMENT WITH LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR FOCUSED
ENTITLEMENT AND EIR SERVICES FOR BMW OF PALM SPRINGS
LOCATED AT 3919 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving an
agreement with LSA Associates, Inc, for Focused Entitlement and EIR
services for BMW of Palm Springs, Projects 3.2871 and 5.1101 GPA, in
an amount not to exceed $27,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A
2.D. INTENT TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 FOR PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Accept petition, and consent and waiver from
certain developers regarding the annexation of territory to Community
Facilities District No. 2005-1; 2) Adopt Resolution No. , "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO AUTHORIZE
THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2005-1, PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES;" 3) Adopt
Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BOUNDARY
MAP SHOWING TERRITORY PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED IN THE
FUTURE TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1, PUBLIC
SAFETY SERVICES;" and 4) Set a public hearing to be held at 6:00 p.m.
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April 12,2006
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on May 17, 2006, for public testimony, for and against, and for the filing of
written protest by a property owner regarding the annexation of territory to
Community Facilities District No. 2005-1, and the levy of a special tax for
public safety services. (If there is no "majority protest", a special
landowner election will be called for immediately thereafter.)
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. INITIATION OF ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT ON
HILLSIDE REGULATIONS FOR CHINO CONE AND ADJACENT
HILLSIDE AREAS:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the initiation of a Zoning Ordinance Text
Amendment and associated environmental review for zoning standards
and regulations for the Chino Cone and adjacent hillside areas.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
S.A. CREATE A HOMELESS AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGE
TASK FORCE, APPOINTMENT OF ITS MEMBERS TO ADDRESS THE
NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS AND ECONOMICALLY
DISADVANTAGED IN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Discuss parameters and composition and create
the Task Force; 2) Receive names of applicants from the City Council
subcommittee; and 3) Appoint members to the Homeless and
Economically Disadvantaged Task Force.
5.13. APPOINTMENT OF A CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE TO REVIEW
APPLICATIONS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL'S APPOINTMENT TO THE
MOUNT SAN JACINTO WINTER PARK AUTHORITY (TRAMWAY
BOARD):
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint two-members of the City Council to a sub-
committee to review and interview applicants for the City Council's
appointment to the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority (Tramway
Board).
S.C. APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT
TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES:
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint two members of the City Council to serve
on the City Council subcommittee with respect to Medical Marijuana
Dispensaries.
City Council Agenda
April 12,2006
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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 Regular Meeting, Wednesday,
April 19, 2006, 2006, at 6:00 P.M., City Hall Council Chamber, preceded by a Closed
Session at 5:00 P.M., City Hall Small Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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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.
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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