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Home My WebLink About2006-02-22 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 Fp ALM Sk x� 4r February 22, 2006 4:30 PM Closed Session ry 6:00 PM Adjourned Meeting oa<rrae�'�a, 6:00 PM Study Session 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- 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.oalm-sprinas.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. 4:30 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 ADJOURNED MEETING AND STUDY SESSION 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: 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. 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 the City Council. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: This time is set aside for the City Manager to update the City I Council on important items initiated by staff or previously requested by the City Council. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR: None. I 3. LEGISLATIVE: None. I 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. I 5. NEW BUSINESS: I 5.A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT FOR THE DESERT COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TO LOCATE A City Council Agenda February 22,2006 Page 3 CAMPUS FOR THE WEST VALLEY EDUCATION CENTER WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS: RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, I CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT TO A PROPOSED CAMPUS SITE OF THE WEST VALLEY EDUCATION CENTER WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, AT A 115 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRAMVIEW ROAD AND NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE." S.B. SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2006 MISS TEEN USA PAGEANT: RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. , Authorizing the City Manager to prepare and send a letter to the Miss Universe Organization offering full use of the Palm Springs Convention Center in lieu of financial support of the 2006 Miss Teen USA Pageant. -OR- 1) Approve Minute Order No. authorizing the City Attorney to prepare an Event Sponsorship Agreement with the Miss Universe Organization in an amount not-to-exceed $75,000 to be the host city of the 2006 Miss Teen USA Pageant at the Palm Springs Convention Center; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE 2005-06 FISCAL YEAR." STUDY SESSION: A. GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP. 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, March 1, 2006, 2006, at 6:00 P.M., City Hall Council Chamber, preceded by a Closed Session at 4:30 P.M., City Hall Small Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way. AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING I, James Thompson, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, certify this Agenda was posted at or before 5:30 p.m., February 17, 2006, as required by e hed policies and p ocedures. es Thompson, City Clerk i 0 *eALMS.0 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS/CRA �y CLOSED SESSION AGENDA PALM SPRINGS CITY HALL— SMALL CONFERENCE ROOM Wednesday, February 22, 2006 "o 4:30 P.M. 'gAOgAYFD Cq<!FO RN�P 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. 11 Acres, 191h Ave. and McLane Road — Burr Group LP A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the City Council to consider negotiations with Cole Burr, representing Burr Group, LP, and to give directions to its negotiator, David Ready, relative to that 11 acres of vacant land located at the southwest corner of 191h Avenue and McLane Road, regarding the price and terms of payment for this property. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— EXISTING LITIGATION: A. El Dorado Palm Springs, Ltd. v. City of Palm Springs A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: El Dorado Palm Springs, Ltd. vs. City of Palm Springs, Superior Court of Riverside County - Indio, Case Number INC 019351. 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 7601323-9202. 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, 323-8279, 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 217712006