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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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AGENDA
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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.
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-srodngs.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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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.
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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:
PRESENTATIONS:
A. Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
B. Multi Species Habitat Conservation Plan by Joanna Stueckle, CVA.
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.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. APPLICATION AND APPEAL BY SPRINT PCS FOR A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE SIXTY-FIVE-FOOT
(65') TALL COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATION ANTENNA DESIGNED
AS A MONOPALM POLE AND ONE EQUIPMENT CABINET SHELTER
WITHIN A 14-FOOT BY 25-FOOT LEASE AREA LOCATED AT 1800
SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE R-G-A-6, SECTION 25:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND
DENYING CASE 5.0979 FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW A COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATION ANTENNA AND
EQUIPMENT SHELTER AT 1800 SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE R-G-A-
6, SECTION 25."
City Council Agenda
February 1,2006
Page 3
1.13. PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 9.69 TO THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF DRAINAGE, ROAD AND BRIDGE, AND FIRE PROTECTION
IMPACT FEES IN THE PALM CANYON AREA:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open the public hearing and receive public
testimony; 2) Waive reading of the proposed ordinance and read by title
only; and 3) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. , "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
CHAPTER 9.69 TO THE PALM SPRING MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING
TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DRAINAGE, ROAD AND BRIDGE, AND
FIRE PROTECTION IMPACT FEES IN THE PALM CANYON AREA."
1.C. TTM 33035, APPLICATION BY MOUNTAIN MEADOWS ASSOCIATES,
FOR A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO CREATE A ONE LOT
CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR THE CONVERSION OF 129 EXISTING
APARTMENT UNITS TO 129 CONDOMINIUM UNITS, LOCATED AT
2500 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R-3, SECTION 24, APN 502-
310-054 AND 502-310-055:
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. TTM33035 AN APPLICATION BY MOUNTAIN
MEADOWS ASSOCIATES FOR A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO
CREATE A ONE LOT, CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR THE CONVERSION
OF 129 EXISTING APARTMENTS UNITS TO 129 CONDOMINIUMS
UNITS, LOCATED AT 2500 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R-3,
SECTION 24, APN 502-310-054 AND 502-310-055;" and order the filing
of the Notice of Exemption, pursuant to California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), Section 15301 Existing Facilities, regarding the Class 1
Categorical Exemption for this project; OR 3) Adopt Resolution No.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DENYING CASE NO. TTM33035 AN
APPLICATION BY MOUNTAIN MEADOWS ASSOCIATES FOR A
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO CREATE A ONE LOT, CONDOMINIUM
MAP FOR THE CONVERSION OF 129 EXISTING APARTMENT UNITS
TO 129 CONDOMINIUM UNITS, LOCATED AT 2500 EAST PALM
CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R-3, SECTION 24, APN 502-310-054 AND 502-
310-055."
I.D. RULE 20A UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT ALONG EAST PALM
CANYON DRIVE:
RECOMMENDATION: 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."
City Council Agenda
February 1,2006
Page 4
(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.
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.
?. 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
February 1, 2006, City Council Agenda.
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the City Council Minutes of January 18,
2006, and January 25, 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 1010482 THROUGH 1010737 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,004,445.94 DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA;" and 2) 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 1-14-06 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 409836 THROUGH
409894 TOTALING $73,764.16, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED
1010738 THROUGH 1010766 TOTALING $126,280.22, THREE WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR $53,568.60, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH
DEBITS OF $858,519.28 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$1,112,132.26 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
2.D. PROPOSED LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SB153 THE CALIFORNIA
CLEAN WATER, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND COASTAL
PROTECTION ACT OF 2006:
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Mayor to execute a letter to
California Senator Denise Ducheny in support of SB153.
City Council Agenda
February 1,2006
Page 5
2.E. PROPOSED LETTER OF INTEREST REGARDING
TELECOMMUNICATIONS REFORM:
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Mayor to execute a letter of interest
to Legislators and Congressional Representatives on Telecommunications
Reform.
2.F. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF DECEMBER 31,2005:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File Treasurer's Investment Report as
of December 31, 2005.
2.G. APPROVAL OF EXTENSION FOR AUDIT SERVICES WITH MAYER
HOFFMAN MCCANN, PC, FORMERLY CONRAD & ASSOCIATES:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. I Approving
Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A4361, an extension of the
agreement for auditing services for one year with Mayer Hoffman McCann
PC, formerly Conrad & Associates in the amount of $65,660 in a form
acceptable to the City Attorney; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute the necessary documents. A4361.
2.H. AWARD CONTRACT FOR UNARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving an
agreement with International Services, Incorporated for unarmed security
guard services for a three-year period in an amount not-to-exceed
$329,050; 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 documents in a form acceptable
to the City Attorney. A
2.1. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FOR USE OF
FOUR AIRPORT PROPERTIES ON A NO COST BASIS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving
Memorandum of Agreement with the United States of America, Federal
Aviation Administration, for use of four airport properties on a no cost
basis, effective February 1, 2006, and valid through September 30, 2026;
and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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2.J. APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 ASSESSMENT OF SELF-
INSURANCE PLAN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SELF
INSURANCE PLANS:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving Fiscal
Year 2005-06 Department of Industrial Relations, Self-Insurance Plans
License Fees and Trust Funds to the State of California Self Insurance
Plans in the amount of$36,557.04.
City Council Agenda
February 1,2006
Page 6
2.K. APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP 33577 (FOR LEASEHOLD PURPOSES)
AND A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALEJO
CABALLEROS II, LLC, FOR A ONE LOT TRACT MAP FOR
CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES LOCATED AT 455 NORTH AVENIDA
CABALLEROS, SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP 33577 (FOR LEASEHOLD
PURPOSES) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 455 NORTH AVENIDA
CABALLEROS, SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST,
AND APPROVING A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
WITH ALEJO CABALLEROS II, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A
2.L. APPROVE AN INCREASE IN THE PURCHASE ORDER ISSUED TO
CARL WARREN & COMPANY FOR THIRD PARTY CLAIMS
ADMINISTRATION AND ADJUSTMENT SERVICES:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. _, Approving an
increase in the purchase order issued to Carl Warren & Company for third
party claims administration in an amount not-to-exceed $45,000; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to
effectuate this purchase.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion are considered at this time.
21. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. DISCUSSION OF MULTI SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN
(MSHCP):
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff as appropriate.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
& NEW BUSINESS: None.
C OUNCILMEMBER 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, February 8, 2006, at 6:00 P.M., preceded by a Closed Session at 4:30
P.M., City Council Chamber, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2006
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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 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 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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