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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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AGENDA
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April 5, 2006 5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM REGULAR 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, 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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contact the Office of the City Clerk at(760)323-8204.
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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 REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop 262.
INVOCATION: Rev. Daniel Manriquez, The Father's House Christian Center.
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. National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
B. 75th Anniversary of the Palm Springs Fire Department.
C. Commander's Award for Public Service, issued by the Department of the Army to
Michele Cirone-Collier.
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) Continue the Public Hearing to April 19, 2006,
without public testimony at the request of the applicant; and 2) Direct the
City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing.
City Council Agenda
April 5,2006
Page 3
VARIOUS STREET VACATIONS:
ONE PUBLIC HEARING MAY BE CONDUCTED FOR THE FOLLOWING THREE
ITEMS, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, SECTION
8316.
1.13. RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION OF A PORTION OF VIA MIRALESTE
ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 550 E. MIRALESTE
COURT, IN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE
R-05-36:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open the public hearing and receive public
testimony for the three (3) street vacations; 2) Adopt Resolution No.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS
RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY DEDICATED FOR VIA MIRALESTE ADJACENT TO THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 550 E. MIRALESTE COURT, IN SECTION 11,
TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-05-036;" and 3)
Authorize the City Clerk to execute and file for recording all necessary
documents.
RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION OF A PORTION OF LUGO ROAD
ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 375 W. ARENAS
ROAD, IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE
R-05-053:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT,
TITLE AND INTEREST IN A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
DEDICATED FOR LUGO ROAD ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 375 W. ARENAS ROAD, IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 4
SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-05-053;" and 2) Authorize the City
Clerk to execute and file for recording all necessary documents.
RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION OF A PORTION OF MESQUITE AVENUE
ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 842 E. MESQUITE
AVENUE, IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST;
FILE R-06-002:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT,
TITLE AND INTEREST IN A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
DEDICATED FOR MESQUITE AVENUE ADJACENT TO THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 842 E. MESQUITE AVENUE, IN SECTION
23, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-06-002;" and 2)
Authorize the City Clerk to execute and file for recording all necessary
documents.
City Council Agenda
April 5,2006
Page 4
I.C. CONTEMPO HOMES — ALEXANDER VILLAGE TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP 33623, SUBDIVIDING AN APPROXIMATE 3.42-ACRE PARCEL
INTO TEN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS, LOCATED NORTH
OF VIA ESCUELA AND WEST OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL:
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,
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33623, FOR THE SUBDIVISION
OF APPROXIMATELY 3.42-ACRE PARCEL INTO TEN SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL LOTS LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF VIA
ESCUELA AND WEST OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL, ZONED R-1-D,
SECTION 6."
1.D. CONTEMPO HOMES, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30350, SUBDIVIDING
AN APPROXIMATE 11.42-ACRE PARCEL INTO 39 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL LOTS, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF VERONA
ROAD AND EAST OF WHITEWATER CLUB DRIVE:
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,
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30350, FOR APPROXIMATELY
39 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS ON AN APPROXIMATE 11.42-
ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF VERONA ROAD
AND EAST OF WHITEWATER CLUB DRIVE, ZONE R-1-D, SECTION 6."
I.E. SMOKE TREE, INC. CASE 5.1090 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT 323 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33878, SUBDIVIDING
APPROXIMATELY 21.05 ACRES WITHIN A 41.22-ACRE PARCEL
INTO 49 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS WITH 31 EXISTING
RESIDENCES AND 21 FUTURE RESIDENCES:
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,
APPROVING CASE. 5.1090, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 323
AND PHASED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33878, FOR THE COTTAGES
AT SMOKE TREE RANCH, A GATED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
WITH 31 EXISTING COTTAGE RESIDENCES AND 21 FUTURE
RESIDENCES ON 49 LOTS, ON A 21.05-ACRE PORTION OF A 41.22-
ACRE PROPERTY, WITH A 20-ACRE OMITTED NOT-A-PART
REMAINDER LOCATED ADJACENT TO 1850 SMOKE TREE LANE,
SECTION 25, 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 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.
City Council Agenda
April 5,2006
Page 5
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.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CONSENT CALENDAR:
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency
Minutes of March 22, 2006.
RA2. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RICK
ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE
WIDENING, MURRAY CANYON DRIVE TO BOGERT TRAIL, CITY PROJECT
05-03:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF
THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH RICK ENGINEERING
COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $198,130.00 FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND
CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO THE SOUTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE WIDENING, MURRAY CANYON DRIVE TO BOGERT TRAIL,
CITY PROJECT 05-03;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion are considered at this time.
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.
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File Report on the Posting of the
April 5, 2006, City Council Agenda.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the City Council Minutes of March 15,
2006, March 22, 2006, and March 29, 2006.
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April 5,2006
Page 6
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 PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR
THE PERIOD ENDED 2-25-06 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 410004
THROUGH 410057 TOTALING $67,260.98, LIABILITY CHECKS
NUMBERED 1011589 THROUGH 1011618 TOTALING $130,355.36,
THREE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $52,909.57, AND THREE
ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $885,740.07 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $1,136,265.98 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 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 1011619
THROUGH 1011908 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,722,990.45
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 3) 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 3-11-06 BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 410058 THROUGH 410116 TOTALING $72,745.67,
LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1011909 THROUGH 1011938
TOTALING $127,884.13, THREE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $55,872.33,
AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $855,249.00 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,111,751.13 DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA;" and 4) 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 1011939 THROUGH 1012243 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $2,139,131.19 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
2.D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1686, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
CONTRACTUAL PROCESS FOR THE PROVISION OF POLICE TOW
SERVICES:
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No.
1686, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 11.82 TO THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
CONTRACTUAL PROCESS FOR THE PROVISION OF POLICE TOW
SERVICES."
2.E. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF NOISE ORDINANCE (CHAPTER
11.74.00), NOISE NUISANCE (CHAPTER 11.08.040), DANCES
(CHAPTER 5.12), AND SIGN ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 93.20.00) AND
APPROVING A CARNIVAL ON APRIL 14, 15, AND 16, 2006, TO
FACILITATE THE PLANNED EVENTS FOR THE "WHITE PARTY:"
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
SUSPENDING NOISE ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 11.74.00), NOISE
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NUISANCE (CHAPTER 11.08.040), DANCES (CHAPTER 5.12), AND
SIGN ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 93.20.00), AND APPROVING A
CARNIVAL ON APRIL 14, 15, AND 16, 2006, TO FACILITATE THE
PLANNED EVENTS FOR THE "WHITE PARTY" LOCATED AT 888 EAST
TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, 277 NORTH AVENIDA CABALLEROS AND
444 EAST ARENAS ROAD."
2.F. SUMMARY VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR STORM DRAINAGE
PURPOSES WITHIN TRACT MAP 32028-1 "MOUNTAIN GATE 2", IN
SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-05-041:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY VACATING AND ABANDONING ITS
INTERESTS IN EASEMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE, PEDESTRIAN, AND
STORM DRAIN PURPOSES OVER A PORTION OF LOT "G" OF TRACT
MAP 32028-1 "MOUNTAIN GATE 2," IN SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 3
SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-05-041;" and 2) Authorize the City Clerk
to execute and file for recording all necessary documents.
2.G. SUMMARY VACATION OF EASEMENTS FOR STORM DRAINAGE
PURPOSES WITHIN TRACT MAP 30963-2 "MOUNTAIN GATE", IN
SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-06-012:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY VACATING AND ABANDONING ITS
INTERESTS IN EASEMENTS FOR STORM DRAINAGE PURPOSES
OVER LOTS "Q" THROUGH "U" INCLUSIVE OF TRACT MAP 30963-2
"MOUNTAIN GATE", IN SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 4
EAST; FILE R-06-012;" and 2) Authorize the City Clerk to execute and file
for recording all necessary documents.
2.H. WAIVER OF CERTAIN VILLAGEFEST RULES AND REGULATIONS:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. , Waiving Rules ll.
A. 1 and 2 to allow Out of Africa Experience, Inc. to sell commercially-
available wire woven items and not require it to have the artisans present
at Villagefest.
2.1. CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH SPEER CIVIL, PROVIDING
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING STAFF SERVICES TO ASSIST THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING WITH
DEVELOPMENT AND CAPITAL PROJECT WORKLOADS THROUGH
THE END OF FISCAL YEAR 2005-06:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. , Approving an
agreement with Speer Civil for professional engineering services to assist
the Department of Public Works and Engineering with the development of
capital project workloads through the end of Fiscal Year 2005-06 in an
amount not to exceed $35,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A
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2.J. RESIGNATION OF JANICE LYLE FROM THE BOARD OF LIBRARY
TRUSTEES:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Janice
Lyle from the Board of Library Trustees; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to
post a Notice of Vacancy and advertise the vacancy on PSCTV.
2.K. CONVENTION CENTER KITCHEN BUILD-OUT, AWARD CONTRACT
TO DOUG WALL, INC:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Awarding
contract to Doug Wall, Inc., for the Convention Center Kitchen Build-out, in
the amount of $809,000, City Project No. 02-27A; 2) Adopt Minute Order
No. , Approving Change Order No. 1 to City Project No. 02-27A,
decreasing $283,749 from the contract; and 3) Authorize the City Manager
to execute all necessary documents. A
21. AGREEMENT FOR PLACEMENT OF ARTWORK ON PRIVATE
PROPERTY AND GRANT EASEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS AND DAVID GANDOLFO AND REIMBURSEMENT OF
PUBLIC ART FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,000:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No , Approving
agreement for placement of artwork on private property and grant
easement between the City of Palm Springs and David Gandolfo and
reimbursement of public art fee in the amount of $13,000; 2) Adopt
Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;" and 3) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A
2.M. APPROVE THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION
TO PURCHASE ARTWORK TITLED "LAWN CHAIR" BY ARTIST BLUE
McRIGHT FOR $8,000:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving an
agreement with Blue McRight for artwork titled "Lawn Chair' in the amount
of $8,000, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and 2) Authorize the
City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A
2.N. CONFORMITY REPORT ON SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT OF
68 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES ON LEASED TRIBAL TRUST LAND,
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33443, ON 21.02 ACRES ALONG THE
NORTH SIDE OF VIA ESCUELA APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET EAST
OF WHITEWATER CLUB DRIVE, ZONE R-1-13, SECTION 6, AND
WAIVER OF JOINT MEETING:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONFORMITY REPORT ON
SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT OF 68 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCES ON LEASED TRIBAL TRUST LAND, TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP 33443, ON 21.02 ACRES ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF VIA
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ESCUELA APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET EAST OF WHITEWATER CLUB
DRIVE, ZONE R-1-D, SECTION 6, DIRECTING STAFF TO TRANSMIT
SAID REPORT TO THE TRIBAL COUNCIL OF THE AGUA CALIENTE
BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS, AND WAIVING THE JOINT MEETING
BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND TRIBAL COUNCIL FOR
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33443."
2.0. PURCHASE OF PUBLIC ARTWORK FROM GARY SLATER, TITLED
"WHIRLWIND VI" IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,000:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving an
agreement with Gary Slater for artwork titled "Whirlwind VI" and
installation in the amount of$26,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A
2.P. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5167 WITH SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA SOILS & TESTING, INC. TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTING FOR THE EXPAND
TERMINAL/SECURITY CHECKPOINT, CITY PROJECT NO. CP2005-01
AND NEW REGIONAL TERMINAL HOLDROOM CITY PROJECT NO.
2005-10, AIP 3-06-0181-37 AND 3-06-0181-38:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A5167 with Southern California Soils
& Testing to provide additional materials testing for the Expand
Terminal/Security Checkpoint City Project No. CP2005-01 and the Expand
Term inal/Holdroom City Project No. CP2005-10, in the amount of $99,365;
and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
A5167.
2.Q. AWARD CONTRACT TO HARBOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC.
FOR THE EXPAND TERMINAL/HOLDROOM, CITY PROJECT NO.
2005-10, AIP 3-06-0181-38:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Awarding a
contract to Harbor Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of
$9,278,000 for the construction of the new regional terminal holdroom,
subject to FAA approval, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, and
establishing the project administrator, and administration parameters, City
Project No. CP2005-10 (AIP 3-06-0181-38). A
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion are considered at this time.
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3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. REQUEST BY DESERT HIGHLAND/GATEWAY COMMUNITY ACTION
ASSOCIATION TO RENAME LAS VEGAS ROAD AS ROSA PARKS
ROAD:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, TO CHANGE THE NAME OF LAS VEGAS ROAD TO
ROSA PARKS ROAD; or 2) Refer matter back to staff for additional
research; or 3) Table request.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 CITYWIDE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
DISTRICTS, PROPOSITION 218 NOTICING AND BALLOTING
SERVICES CONTRACT:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving an
agreement with MuniFinancial for Proposition 218 noticing and balloting
services for various City of Palm Springs Lighting and Parkway
Maintenance Districts in the amount of $9,800.00; 2) Provide the City
Engineer with direction regarding the potential results of Proposition 218
noticing and balloting; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A
5.13. 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 sub-committee with respect to Medical Marijuana
Dispensaries.
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
Meeting, Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at 6:00 P.M., preceded by a Closed Session at
4:00 P.M., City Council Chamber, City Hall, 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.
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.
POSTED 3/31/2006