HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-01-18 AGENDA CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262
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AGENDA
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JANUARY 18, 2006 5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
' 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
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Ron Oden, Mayor
Ginny Foat, Mayor Pro Tern
Mike McCulloch, Councilmember
Chris Mills, Councilmember
li 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 mm .ci.oalm-
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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-
8219, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.
5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
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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.
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i 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Palm Springs Air Force ROTC Junior Color Guard.
INVOCATION: Rev. Kevin Johnson, Bloom in the Desert Ministries.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS:
Bartle Wells Associates, Wastewater Rate Study and Facility Fee Update.
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.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
,1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
I.A. 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) Public Testimony was closed on January 4,
2006, continue City Council discussion; 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
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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
i 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-
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1.13. 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 ALONG WITH THE DEDICATION OF AN
APPROXIMATE SEVEN-ACRE PARCEL FOR PARK PURPOSES:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Continue the public hearing to February 15,
2006 with no public testimony at this time; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to
post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing.
1.C. THE MURANO TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 33393 APPLICATION BY PS
AVENIDA CABALLEROS/SAN RAFAEL, LLC SUBDIVIDING AN
APPROXIMATE 20-ACRE PARCEL INTO 57 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL LOTS WITHIN AN R-1-C ZONED DISTRICT:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open the public hearing and receive public
testimony; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
33393 FOR THE 57 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION, ON
AN APPROXIMATE 20-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE
OF AVENIDA CABALLEROS BETWEEN EAST FRANCIS DRIVE AND
SAN RAFAEL DRIVE."
1.11). PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CERTAIN DRAINAGE,
ROAD, BRIDGE, AND FIRE PROTECTION IMPACT FEES IN THE
PALM CANYON AREA OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to February 1,
2006; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public
Hearing. At the request of the City Attorney to review and modify the
proposed ordinance.
PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the
City Council/Community Redevelopment Agency Members on Consent Calendar and other
Agenda items; and items of general interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City.
Although the City Council/Community Redevelopment Agency Members 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.
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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
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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.
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The City Council will convene as a Joint Meeting of the City Council and the City of
Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CONSENT CALENDAR:
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency
Minutes of December 7, 2005, and January 4, 2006.
RA2. JOINT ITEM WITH THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REPAYMENT
AND RE-LENDING OF CRA LOANS INCLUDING LOAN OF $289,000 FOR
THE MESQUITE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT 94-17:
CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the loan and repayment in the amount of $1,789,000 to the City
of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency.
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."
3. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06."
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECOMMENDATION:
1. Accept the Loan of $1,789,000 and approve repayment to the City of Palm
Springs.
2. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AMENDING THE
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06."
3. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AMENDING THE
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06."
Adjourn as the City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency and continue
as the City Council.
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
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Agenda. The title is deemed to be read and further reading waived on any ordinance
listed on the consent calendar for introduction or adoption.
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2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File Report on the Posting of the
January 18, 2006, City Council Agenda.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the City Council Minutes of January 4,
2006.
2.C. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR DECEMBER 2005:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file Staff Authorized Agreements
covering the period December 1 through December 31, 2005.
2.D. 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 1010246 THROUGH 1010452 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,082,126.12 DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA;" and 2) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF
PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 12/31/05 BY
WARRANTS NUMBERED 409782 THROUGH 409835 TOTALING
$67,735.24, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1010453 THROUGH
1010481 TOTALING $128,277.19, FOUR WIRE TRANSFERS FOR
$164,321.41, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $927,454.10
IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,287,787.94 DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA."
2.E. DRAFT REPORT CITY OF PALM SPRINGS WASTEWATER RATE
STUDY AND FACILITY FEE UPDATE PREPARED BY BARTLE WELLS
AND ASSOCIATES DATED JULY 28, 2005:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File.
2.F. APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 30581 AND A SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS STROKE
ACTIVITY CENTER FOUNDATION, A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT
CORPORATION, FOR 2 PARCELS LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF ALEJO ROAD AND COMMERCIAL ROAD IN SECTION
12, 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 PARCEL MAP 30581 FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ALEJO ROAD AND
COMMERCIAL ROAD, SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4
EAST, AND APPROVING A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
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AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS STROKE ACTIVITY CENTER
FOUNDATION, A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION;" and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A
2.G. APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 32261 FOR 2 PARCELS LOCATED AT
1901 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE IN SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 4
SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PARCEL MAP 32261 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1901
SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, IN SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH,
RANGE 4 EAST."
2.H. APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (RCFC)
RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION OF PALM SPRINGS LINES 21 AND
22, RCFC PROJECT NO. 6-0-0321 AND 6-0-0322 FOR THE MESQUITE
AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CITY PROJECT 94-17:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving a
Cooperative Agreement between the Riverside County Flood Control and
Water Conservation District and the City of Palm Springs, associated with
the construction, operation, and maintenance of flood control
improvements identified as "Palm Springs Line 21 and Palm Springs Line
22", Project No. 6-0-0321 and 6-0-0322; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A
2.1. SWIM CENTER TILE LOCKER ROOM IMPROVEMENTS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving and
authorizing the City Attorney to prepare an agreement with Prestige
Carpets and Tile, in the amount of $33,467, for replacing tile in the locker
rooms at the Palm Springs Swim Center; 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.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR A RULE 20A UTILITY
UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT ALONG EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE
OR RAMON ROAD:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH A RULE 20A UTILITY
UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EAST PALM
CANYON DRIVE FROM GENE AUTRY TRAIL TO PALM CANYON
WASH."
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4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
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S.A. FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROJECT 05-19:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving an
agreement with Bond Blacktop, Inc. for Bid Schedules A through D
(inclusive) in the amount of $382,424.50 for the Fiscal Year 2005-06
Annual Slurry Seal, City Project No. 05-19; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A
5.B. APPROVAL OF AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH
THE OASI GROUP, LLC OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, FOR A
10.3± ACRE CITY-OWNED PARCEL AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF CALLE ALVARADO AND AMADO ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DEVELOPING AN UPSCALE MEETING HOTEL AND CONDOMINIUM
PROJECT MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO
NEGOTIATE WITH THE OAS] GROUP, LLC FOR THE DISPOSITION OF
A 10.3± ACRE CITY OWNED PARCEL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
AN UPPER SCALE GROUP MEETING HOTEL NEAR THE
CONVENTION CENTER AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE
ALVARADO AND AMADO ROAD, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA NO. 2;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute
the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney and enter into
developer-funded contracts for the purpose of appraisals, environmental
review and project planning review on behalf of the City and/or Community
Redevelopment Agency for the purpose of this project.
5.C. CITIZENS' TASK FORCE FOR MOUNTAIN AND FOOTHILL
PRESERVATION AND PLANNING RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT A
CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE FOR ACQUISITION:
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint a two-member City Council Subcommittee
to investigate options and financing for acquisition.
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 Joint Meeting with the Agua
Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Council, at 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 25,
2006, Cahuilla Room, Spa Resort, 100 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs.
There will not be a Closed Session held on January 25, 2006.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2006
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5:00 P.M.
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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.
B. 73,000 Sct. Ft. Parcel at Southwest Corner of North Palm Canyon and Stevens Road
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to
enable the City Council to consider negotiations with J.R. Roberts of Boccardo-
Roberts Architectural & Design, and to give direction to its negotiator, David
Ready, relative to the parcel on the southwest corner of North Palm Canyon and
Stevens Road, consisting of a 73,000 square foot parcel, regarding the price and
terms of payment for 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: One
A. Desert Water Agency 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: Desert
Water Agency v. City of Palm Springs, Case Number INC. 017529,
Riverside County Superior Court - Palm Springs.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:
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, Fire Safety and
Police Safety
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, Fire Safety and Police Safety Units.
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, 323-8279, 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 760/864-9527.
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