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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-03-01 AGENDA 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 A�tprM SM'�r March 1 , 2006 4:30 PM CLOSED SESSION 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING c'4rrrc+e��F 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 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. 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-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 webcast live on the City's website www.ci.palm-springs.ca.us and cablecast live on PSCIV 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. 4:30 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: 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. Richard Rennick, International Franchise Association Conference. B. Fabulous Palm Springs Follies' 15th season. 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS: I.A. APPLICATION BY AMADO HERMOSA, LLC FOR A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, (TTM 33936) FOR A CONDOMINIUM MAP AND A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 42-UNIT CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX: 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 NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33936, ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL NO. 3.2807, APPROVING THE PROJECT, CONSTRUCTION OF A 42-UNIT CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX, ON AN APPROXIMATE 4.7-ACRE PARCEL, LOCATED AT 1400 AMADO ROAD EAST, ZONE R-4, SECTION 14." City Council Agenda March 1,2006 Page 3 1.13. AN APPLICATION BY SHAIDA MANOUB AND BEHZAD SABOORIAN, FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO RE-DESIGNATE APPROXIMATELY 1.14 ACRES FROM P (PROFESSIONAL) TO M15 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 12-15 UNITS/ACRE), A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM P (PROFESSIONAL) TO R-2 (LIMITED MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL), AND A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO RE-SUBDIVIDE APPROXIMATELY 1.14 ACRES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 12 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS, LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH SUNRISE WAY AND VISTA CHINO ROAD, SECTION 11, APN 507-100-041: 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 CASE NO. 5.1084, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM P (PROFESSIONAL) TO M15 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 12-15 UNITS/ACRE), AND CHANGE OF ZONE P (PROFESSIONAL) TO R-2 (LIMITED MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL), AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33853, THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION OF LAND FOR RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT, AND RE-DESIGNATE THE GENERAL PLAN MAP FROM P (PROFESSIONAL) TO M15 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 12-15 UNITS), FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.14 ACRES, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH SUNRISE WAY AND VISTA CHINO ROAD, ZONE P, SECTION 11." 3. Waive the reading of the Ordinance text in its entirety and introduce by title only. 4. Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. , "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FROM P (PROFESSIONAL) TO R-2 (LIMITED MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.14 ACRES, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH SUNRISE WAY AND VISTA CHINO ROAD, ZONE P, SECTION 11." 5. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33853 FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF APPROXIMATELY 1.14 ACRES INTO 12 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS, COMMON RECREATIONAL SPACE, A PRIVATE STREET, AND ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING, LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH SUNRISE WAY AND VISTA CHINO ROAD, ZONE P, SECTION 11." i City Council Agenda March 1,2006 Page 4 1.C. AQUA PALM SPRINGS — 156@TAHQUITZ, CASE NO. 5.1046, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 232, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33341, SUBDIVIDING AN APPROXIMATE 24-ACRE PARCEL INTO 156 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS WITH PRIVATE STREETS, COMMUNITY AMENITIES, AND PROJECT ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, EAST OF FARRELL DRIVE AND NORTH OF BARISTO 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 NO. 5.1046, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 232, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33341, AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, FOR 156@TAHQUITZ, A RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT WITH 156 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND COMMON AREAS, ON A 24-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT THE SOUTH SIDE OF TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, EAST OF FARRELL DRIVE AND NORTH OF BARISTO ROAD, SECTION 12, T4S, RSE, 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 232, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTH SIDE OF TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, EAST OF FARRELL DRIVE AND NORTH OF BARISTO ROAD, SECTION 12, T4S, RSE, SBBM." I.D. THREE RULE 20A UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICTS ALONG EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, RAMON ROAD AND SUNRISE 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, ESTABLISHING A RULE 20A UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE FROM GENE AUTRY TRAIL TO PALM CANYON WASH;" and/or 3) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A RULE 20A UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT ON THE NORTH SIDE OF RAMON ROAD FROM CERRITOS ROAD TO 500 FEET WEST OF EL CIELO ROAD;" and/or 4) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A RULE 20A UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT ON THE WEST SIDE OF SUNRISE WAY FROM EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE TO SUNNY DUNES ROAD." 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 March 1,2006 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. 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 March 1, 2006, City Council Agenda. 2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RECOMMENDATION: Approve the City Council Minutes of February 8, 2006, February 15, 2006, and February 22, 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 1011088 THROUGH 1011296 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,267,222.59 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." 2.D. COMMISSION AND BOARD REPORTS/REQUESTS: RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File. 2.E. REVIEW OF PROPOSED EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE OASIS HOTEL, A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE, PER SECTION 2 OF RESOLUTION 15424, LOCATED AT 121-A SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15, APN 513-143-008 AND 513-143-009: RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE OASIS HOTEL TOWER AND ATTACHED STRUCTURE, A DESIGNATED CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE, LOCATED AT 121-A SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15." 2.F. REQUEST BY SCOTT MORGAN FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE (CASE: 5.1096 - PCN) IN ORDER TO SELL ALCOHOL City Council Agenda March 1,2006 Page 6 AT WILD FOR THE VINE LOCATED AT 390 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15: RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A RESOLUTION 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. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1682, RELATING TO SEWER USE REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF FATS, OILS, AND GREASE CONTROL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS: RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1682, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.28 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO SEWER USE REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF FATS, OILS, AND GREASE CONTROL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS." 2.1-1. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1683, MODIFYING REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF ALARMS AND ALARM SYSTEMS: RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1683, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SUBSECTION 6.1 TO SECTION 5.02.010 AND SUBSECTION (g) TO SECTION 5.02.075 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SUSPENSION OF THE CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSED ON A SECOND FALSE ALARM OCCURRING IN A 365-DAY PERIOD." 2.1. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1684, RELATING TO VACANT AND BOARDED BUILDINGS AS PUBLIC NUISANCES IN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS: RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1684, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 8.80 AND SECTION 11.72.161 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING VACANT AND BOARDED BUILDINGS AS PUBLIC NUISANCES." 2.J. AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 BY TRANSFERRING $5,000 OF CENTRAL ZONE DRAINAGE FUND BALANCE TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 135-4371-55008 FOR SOILS AND MATERIALS TESTING AND INSPECTIONS ON THE STORM DRAIN WORK FOR THE MESQUITE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 FOR THE STORM DRAIN City Council Agenda March 1,2006 Page 7 TESTING AND INSPECTIONS FOR THE MESQUITE AVENUE STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 94-17." 2.K. FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION FIREWORKS: RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving an agreement with the Pyro Spectacular, Inc. to produce the fireworks display for the 2006 Fourth of July Celebration at Palm Springs Stadium in an amount not to exceed $25,000, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A 21. CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE AIRPORT PASSENGER LOADING BRIDGE MAINTENANCE: RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving award of contract to FMC Technologies, Airport Services, for preventive maintenance and repair services for eight passenger loading bridges, for an initial term of three years with two one-year renewal options at the City Manager's discretion, in an amount not-to-exceed $128,484.09 for the initial three-year term; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A 2.M. AGREEMENT WITH TERRA NOVA PLANNING & RESEARCH, INC. FOR "FOCUSED ENTITLEMENT AND EIR" PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE EAGLE CANYON PROJECT: RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving an agreement with Terra Nova Planning & Research, Inc. for the "Focused Entitlement and EIR" planning services for the Eagle Canyon Project, Case No. 5.1070-PD-317 / TTM 33047, not to exceed $66,870.00; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. A . 2.N. RENEWAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL SPACE USE AGREEMENT WITH PARADISE SHOPS, LLC: RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving supplemental lease agreement with Paradise Shops, LLC for office space effective March 1, 2006 through October 19, 2009; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A 2.0. AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4487, WITH VSA AIRPORTS, INC. FOR AIRPORT DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES: RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving Amendment No. 8 to Agreement No. A4487 with VSA Airports, Inc. to provide design and engineering services for airfield pavement rehabilitation projects in the amount of $920,000, FAA AIP Project No. 3- 06-0181-40; 2) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, I I City Council Agenda I March 1,2006 Page 8 I AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;" and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A4487. I 2.P. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR DOWNTOWN PARKING ENFORCEMENT: RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving a contract for Downtown Parking Enforcement Services with Standard Parking in an amount not-to-exceed $71,050 for a seven-month period expiring September 30, 2006; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to i execute all necessary documents. A I j 2.Q. JAMES O. JESSIE DESERT HIGHLAND UNITY CENTER EXPANSION, CITY PROJECT NO. 04-05: RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. _, Awarding contract to Doug Wall Construction, Inc., in the amount of$528,000 for Bid Schedule "A" only (deleting the wrought iron screen wall) for the James 0. Jessie Highland Unity Center Expansion, City Project No. 04-06; 2) 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 2003-04, AUTHORIZING THE REVISION TO THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN'S ANNUAL PLAN UPDATE;" and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A 2.R. APPROVE AN INCREASE IN EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR L.N. CURTIS AND SONS EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT: RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. Approving miscellaneous expenditures to L.N. Curtis and Sons Emergency Equipment for a variety of fire equipment, a cumulative amount not-to- exceed $78,000 for Fiscal Year 2005-06. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time. 3. LEGISLATIVE: 3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE INCREASING THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS ON THE VILLAGEFEST BOARD FROM FIVE TO SEVEN: RECOMMENDATION: 1) Waive the reading of the Ordinance text in its entirety and introduce by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. , "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.22.010 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE INCREASING THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS ON THE VILLAGEFEST BOARD FROM FIVE TO SEVEN." City Council Agenda March 1,2006 Page 9 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 4.A. APPLICATION BY FAIRFIELD RESORTS, INC., FOR A TIME EXTENSION FROM JANUARY 30, 2006, TO JANUARY 30, 2007, FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 260 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29691, FOR 254 TIMESHARE UNITS, LOCATED AT 961 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONES C-1 AND R-3, SECTIONS 22 AND 23: RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A TIME EXTENSION FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 260 (PD-260) AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29691 (TTM 29691) LOCATED AT 961 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONES C-1 AND R-3, SECTIONS 22 and 23, REQUESTED BY FAIRFIELD RESORTS, INC." 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 the Study Session Meeting, Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at 6:00 P.M., preceded by a Closed Session at 5:00 P.M., I City Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i I �OFPALM Sp0 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS/CRA �y CLOSED SESSION AGENDA PALM SPRINGS CITY HALL— SMALL CONFERENCE ROOM � N Wednesday, March 1, 2006 "omao 4:30 P.M. q<IFOR�� COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ISSUES 1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR: None 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION: None CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ISSUES 1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR: A. 115 acres undeveloped property north of Tramview Road and west of Indian Canyon Drive - Bureau of Land Management (BLM) A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the City Council to consider negotiations with Gail Acheson, Field Office Manager, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and to give direction to its negotiator, David Ready, relative to that certain real property consisting of approximately 115 acres, located at the northwest corner of Indian Canyon Drive and Tramview Road, regarding the price and terms of payment for this property. B. 1.77 acres undeveloped property located on Calle Alvarado — United Condominium Corporation A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the City Council to consider negotiations with Aftab Dada, representing United Condominium Corporation, and to give direction to its negotiator, David Ready, relative to that certain 1.77 acres of undeveloped real property located on Calle Alvarado, between Andreas Road and Amado Road, regarding the price and terms of payment for this property. 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. 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 2/24/2006