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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 4, 2006 a 4:00 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
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-sprinns.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 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
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determine if accommodation is feasible.
4:00 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. Duane Cox, Retired Religious Science Ministries.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS:
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-
I 310-054 AND 502-310-055:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Continue 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 3) Order the
filing of the Notice of Exemption, pursuant to California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301 Exiting Facilities, regarding the Class
1 Categorical Exemption for this project.
City Council Agenda
January 4,2006
Page 3
1.13. 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 January 18,
2006, without public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a
Notice of Continued Public Hearing.
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.
I 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.
CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
NEW BUSINESS:
RA1. MESQUITE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT 94-17:
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECOMMENDATION:
Direct the Executive Director to prepare the necessary documents for Agency
Board Approval for a Community Redevelopment Agency/City Loan Agreement
for use of Teeter Funds for the Mesquite Avenue Improvement Project, for
consideration at the January 18, 2006, meeting.
CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION:
1) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CANCELING
CURRENTLY FUNDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FROM
THE 2005/2006 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET, AND ALLOCATING THOSE
FUNDS FOR THE MESQUITE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT,
CITY PROJECT 94-17;"
2) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
2005/2006 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET FOR THE MESQUITE AVENUE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT 94-17;"
City Council Agenda
January 4,2006
Page 4
3) Adopt Minute Order No. Awarding a construction contract to
Yeager Skanska, Inc., in the amount of $3,958,975.00, for the Mesquite
Avenue Improvement Project, City Project 94-17; A
4) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving Contract Change Order No. 1,
for a decrease of $269,870.00 to Agreement No. with Yeager
Skanska, Inc., for a revised contract amount of $3,689,105.00; and
authorizing the City Manager to approve additional Contract Change
Orders up to a maximum amount of$185,000.00, for the Mesquite Avenue
Improvement Project, City Project 94-17; and
5) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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
January 4, 2006, City Council Agenda,
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the City Council Minutes of December 7,
2005 and December 14, 2005.
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 12/03/05 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 409651
THROUGH 409722 TOTALING $97,454.25, LIABILITY CHECKS
NUMBERED 1009876 THROUGH 1009904 TOTALING $130,996.45,
TWO WIRE TRANSFERS $83,439.76, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH
DEBITS OF $1,074,857.08 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$1,388,747.54 DRAWN ON THE BANK OF AMERICA;" 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 1217/05 BY
WARRANTS NUMBERED 409723 THROUGH 409781 TOTALING
$89,667.97, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1010217 THROUGH
1010245 TOTALING $129,930.57, THREE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR
$75,283.12 AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,030,186.53
IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,325,068.19 DRAWN ON BANK
OF AMERICA;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF
City Council Agenda
January 4,2006
Page 5
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1009905 THROUGH 1010216 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $2,558,947.28 DRAWN ON THE BANK OF AMERICA."
2.D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER
1 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2005:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file Staff Authorized Agreements
covering the period November 1, 2005 through November 30, 2005.
2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1680, MODIFYING THE PROVISIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PUBLICATION VENDING
MACHINES AND ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR NEWSRACKS:
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No.
1680, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, DELETING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 14.16.461
THROUGH 14.16.466 RELATING TO PUBLICATION VENDING
MACHINES AND ADDING CHAPTER 14.26 TO THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR NEWSRACKS
AND PUBLICATION VENDING MACHINES."
2.F. APPROVE REPLACEMENT OF ONE VEHICLE:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. Approving the
purchase of one 2006 GMC Silverado Hybrid pickup truck for the Police
Department from Paradise Chevrolet in the amount of$23,639.73.
2,G. APPROVE REPLACEMENT OF FIVE (5) VEHICLES:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. Approving the
purchase of one Ford F-350 stake-bed truck, three Ford F-150 trucks, and
one Ford Freestar passenger van from Fritts Ford in the amount of
$112,865.78.
2.H. APPROVE TRANSFER OF INTERESTS IN DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 224
(SHADOWROCK) FROM SHADOWROCK, LLC, TO SHADOWROCK
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT LLC:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving the
proposed transfer of rights and obligations under the development
agreement for the Shadowrock Project from Shadowrock, LLC to
Shadowrock Real Estate Development, LLC; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute a consent to a Transfer of Development Rights
agreement and other documents as necessary in a form approved by the
City Attorney.
2.1. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF A SUBLEASE OF A
PORTION OF PROPERTY LEASED TO THE CITY AS PART OF
BUSINESS LEASE NO. PSL-315 FROM THE SUITT REVOCABLE
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January 4,2006
Page 6
INTER VIVOS TRUST AND THE ARTHUR S. BLOCK AND KATHLEEN
L. BLOCK REVOCABLE INTER VIVOS TRUST TO PS VENTURE
CABLLEROS/AMADO, LLC:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving the
proposed transfer of rights and obligations under the Sublease of a portion
of Business Lease No. PSL-315 from the Suitt Revocable Inter Vivos Trust
("Suitt Trust") and the Arthur S. Block and Kathleen L. Block Revocable
Inter Vivos Trust ("Block Trust") to PS Caballeros/Amado, LLC; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute an Assignment and Assumption of
Sublease, Estoppel Certificate, an Amended and Restated Sublease, and
such other documents as necessary to facilitate the transfer of rights in a
form approved by the City Attorney. Consent to the proposed transfer
I shall be subject to PS Caballeros/Amado LLC's execution of an Amended
and Restated Sublease. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A2738,
2.J. MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4786 LAW
ENFORCEMENT REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (TSA) AND THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. , Authorizing
Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. 4786, the Reimbursable Agreement
between the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the City of
Palm Springs for law enforcement officer (LEO) services for the period of
October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A4786.
2.K. REQUEST BY JOSEPH BEHNAM FOR A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY IN ORDER TO SELL ALCOHOL AT
THE ONE STOP MARKET LOCATED AT 220 NORTH INDIAN CANYON
DRIVE, ZONE RA, SECTION 14:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
OR NECESSITY IN ORDER TO SELL ALCOHOL AT THE ONE STOP
MARKET LOCATED AT 220 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE
RA, SECTION 14."
2.L. APPROVE PURCHASE OF NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT RADIO
SYSTEM:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. , Awarding IFB 06-
01 to ComSerCo Communications, for the purchase of a new VHF
emergency radio system for the Fire Department in the amount of
$119,256.18.
2.M. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT'S SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM:
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January 4,2006
Page 7
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. Approving the
purchase of 30 new Tactical Vests and 30 new Ballistic Helmets from
Adamson Police Products in the amount of$54,997.76.
2.N. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2005:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File Treasurer's Investment Report as
of November 30, 2005.
2.0. APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP 29788 FOR 5 LOTS LOCATED AT 880 LA
MIRADA ROAD, IN SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4
EAST:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING FINAL MAP 29788 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 880 LA
MIRADA ROAD, IN SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4
EAST".
2.P. APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 33283 FOR 3 PARCELS LOCATED AT
850 AVENIDA CABALLEROS, IN SECTION 11, 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 33283 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 850
AVENIDA CABALLEROS, IN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH,
RANGE 4 EAST."
2.Q. AGREEMENT WITH TERRA NOVA PLANNING & RESEARCH, INC.
FOR "FOCUSED ENTITLEMENT" PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE
RAEL — "ONE PALM CANYON" PROJECT, CASE NO. 5.1091-PD-324,
A PROPOSED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OF 116 RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUMS, 16 WORK/LIVE CONDOMINIUMS, AND 25,000
SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL CONDOMINIUM SPACE ON 3.93 ACRES
AT 414 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving an
agreement with Terra Nova Planning & Research, Inc. for the "Focused
Entitlement" planning services for the Rael — "One Palm Canyon" Project,
Case No. 5.1091-PD-324, not to exceed $69,430.00; and 2) Authorize the
City Manager to execute all necessary documents in a form acceptable to
the City Attorney. A_
2.R. AWARD AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE (ATM) LICENSE
AGREEMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. , Authorizing
award of license agreement to Palm Desert National Bank to provide
Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Services at the Airport subject to
approval of final form of license by the City Attorney; and 2) Authorize the
City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A_
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January 4,2006
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2.5. AWARD PARKING LOT MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT TO
ACE PARKING:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Awarding a
contract to Ace Parking for Parking Lot Management Services at the
Airport for a five-year period, in the amount of $2,464,425 in Management
Fees; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. 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:
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."
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. CONVENTION CENTER CONTINGENCY ALLOCATION APPROVING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR KITCHEN BUILD-OUT PROJECT:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Direct staff on which capital improvements the
remaining Convention Center Contingency funds are to be applied and 2)
Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving Plans and Specifications for the
Convention Center Kitchen Build-out Project and authorize the immediate
bid of the project.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT AND ALTERNATE TO THE
COACHELLA VALLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION (CVCC):
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint a member of the City Council as the City's
representative commissioner and an alternate to the Coachella Valley
Conservation Commission.
5.13. APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD:
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint a member to the Historic Site Preservation
Board to fill a vacancy for the un-expired term ending June 30, 2007.
5.C. APPOINTMENT TO THE VILLAGEFEST BOARD:
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint a member to the VillageFest Board to fill a
vacancy for the un-expired term ending June 30, 2007.
City Council Agenda
January 4,2006
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5.11). 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.
5,E. APPOINT A CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO ADDRESS THE
NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS AND ECONOMICALLY
DISADVANTAGED IN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS:
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint two-members of the City Council to a
Subcommittee to address the needs of the homeless and economically
disadvantaged in the City of Palm Springs.
5.F. APPOINT AN ALTERNATIVE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT'S (CVAG)
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE:
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint a member of the City Council as an
Alternate Member of the Coachella Valley Association of Government's
(CVAG) Human Resources Committee.
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 City Council Meeting,
Wednesday, January 18, 2006, at 6:00 P.M., preceded by a Closed Session at 5:00
P.M., City Council Chamber, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
No meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 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,
i regarding the price and terms of payment relative to this property.
IB. 9.3 Acre Parcel at Southwest Corner of Avenida Caballeros and Amado Road
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to
enable the City Council to consider negotiations with Candace Casey, representing
PS Venture — Caballeros/Amado LLC, and to give direction to its negotiator, David
Ready, relative to that undeveloped parcel on the southeast corner of Avenida
Caballeros and Amado Road (across the street to the east of the Palm Springs
Convention Center), consisting of approximately 9.3 acres, regarding the price
and terms of payment for this property.
C. 73,000 Sq. 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.
D. 5.5 Acre Parcel at the Northeast Corner of Amado Road and Calle Alvarado
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government code Section 54956.8, to
enable the City Council to consider negotiations with Lauri Kibby, representing the
Oasi Group, and to give direction to its negotiator, David Ready, relative to the
5.5 acre parcel located on the northeast corner of Amado Road and Calle
Alvarado, 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:
A. Ronald L. Miller, dba Country Club Limo v. City of Palm Springs, et al.
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: Ronald L. Miller, dba Country Club Limo v.
City of Palm Springs, et al, Case Number PSS-003445, Superior Court of Riverside
County - Indio.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:
I A. Exposure to Litigation — One Case
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 one case.
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, 323-8279, 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(TDDf is 7601864-9527.
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