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Home My WebLink About12/14/2005 - STAFF REPORTS CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262 www.ci.palm-sprinqs.ca.us AGENDA 5:00 PM Closed Session December 14, 2005 6:00 PM Study Session 6:00 PM Adjourned Meeting ra'(FOR Ron Oden, Mayor Ginny Foat, Mayor Pro Tern Mike McCulloch, Councilmember Chris Mills, Councilmember Steve Pougnet, Councilmember The 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 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 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. 5:00 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 STUDY SESSION (TALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 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: 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 or 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 Council on important items initiated by staff or previously requested by the City Council. 1. STUDY SESSION: 1.A. PRESENTATION OF BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 RECAP AND UPDATE OF FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2005. I.B. PRESENTATION OF THE FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL BY THE CITIZENS TASK FORCE FOR MOUNTAIN AND FOOTHILL PRESERVATION. City Council Agenda December 14,2005 Page 3 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 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 December 14, 2005, City Council Agenda. 2.13. 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 1009631 THROUGH 1009875 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,102,543.82 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." 2.C. GENE AUTRY TRAIL GATEWAY LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS 2005 TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT (TE) GRANT APPLICATION: RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITE' OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE NOMINATION OF THE GENE AUTRY TRAIL GATEWAY LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES FUNDING." 2.11). SUBMISSION OF AB 1600 DEVELOPMENT FEES REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-05: RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File AB 1600 Development Fees Report for Fiscal Year 2004-05. 2.E. CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF THE COMMUTER TERMINAL APRON CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 5094 WITH AMD CONSTRUCTION CP 2005-11 (AIP 3-06-0181-39): RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. Authorizing Change Order No. 2 to Agreement No. 5094 with AMD Construction Inc. in the amount of $277,974., to provide demolition work on the construction and rehabilitation of the commuter terminal apron; and 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." A5094. 3. LEGISLATIVE: None. i I I � City Council Agenda December 14,2005 Page 4 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 4.A. SUSPEND CERTAIN PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006, FOR DOWNTOWN CITY OWNED PARKING LOTS AND PARKING GARAGE: RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUSPENDING TIME LIMITS ON PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON CITY OWNED PARKING LOTS IN THE CITY BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2006, AND JUNE 30, 2006." 5. NEW BUSINESS: 5.A. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH SUNGARD PENTAMATION TO UPGRADE FINANCIAL SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE: RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving an Agreement with Sungard Pentamation, Inc. to upgrade current Financial Application Software and Hardware in the amount of $92,508 plus expenses; 2) Adopt Minute Order No. , Authorizing the purchase of a new server and auxiliary hardware from Dell Computer required for the upgrade not to exceed $6,004.52; 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement subject to final review and approval by the City Attorney. A . 5.6. APPOINTMENT TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL BOARD: RECOMMENDATION: Appoint a Palm Springs Resident to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control Board for the term ending December 31, 2007. 5.C. PROPOSED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (JPA) CREATING THE COACHELLA VALLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION (CVCC): RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving a Joint Powers Agreement creating the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission (CVCC) with the City of Cathedral City, City of Coachella, City of Desert Hot Springs, City of Indian Wells, City of Indio, City of La Quinta, City of Palm Desert, City of Rancho Mirage, County of Riverside, Coachella Valley Water District and Imperial Irrigation District; and 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement. 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, January 4, 2006, at 6:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chamber, preceded by a Closed Session at 5:00 P.M., City Hall Small Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way. No meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2005. ALM Spy CITY OF PALM SPRINGS/CRA h �y CLOSED SESSION AGENDA PALM SPRINGS CITY HALL— SMALL CONFERENCE ROOM Wednesday, December 14, 2005 5:00 P.M. TPORRT001n cQ��FOe��P COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ISSUES 1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR: A. Desert Fashion Plaza —Wessman Development 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 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. Undeveloped Parcel Across From the Convention Center— Suitt/Block A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to enable the City Council to consider negotiations with Suitt/Block, 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. 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. 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: Club Trinidad v. City of Palm Springs. B. 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: Jane Smith v. City of Palm Springs. 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: A. Exposure to Litigation — One Case 1) A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) (1) and (3), because there is significant exposure to litigation in one case. B. Possible Initiation of Litigation —Two Cases 1) A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (A), because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in two cases. C. Liability Claims -- Four Claims 1) A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (C), to consider the claims of Rose Ann Johnson, Artin Kaparian, Reza Basharzad and Harmik Esmailian. The claims are available for inspection pursuant to Government Code sec. 54957.5 3. PERSONNEL MATTERS: None 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 46 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 1210 912 0 0 5