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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
NOVEMBER 16, 2005 5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
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Ron Oden, Mayor
Mike McCulloch, Mayor Pro Tern
Ginny Foat, 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.
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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-
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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 REGULAR MEETING
(:ALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Palm Springs Air Force ROTC Junior Color Guard.
INVOCATION: Rev. Hank Bates, Desert Cities Community Church of Religious Science
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS:
Police Student Academy.
Sunshine Operational Analysis Study.
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:
1.A. CASE NO. 5.1056, PD 314 TTM 33575 AN APPLICATION BY PALM
CANYON 102 L.P. (MESQUITE VILLAGE) FOR A MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF 26 LIVE-WORK UNITS, 80 TWO-
STORY ATTACHED TOWNHOMES AND 15,000 SQUARE FEET OF
RETAIL SPACE LOCATED ON 11.1 ACRES BOUND BY THE
TAHQUITZ CREEK CHANNEL TO THE NORTH, RANDOM ROAD TO
THE EAST, APN 508-172-007:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE NO. 5.1056, PD 314 TTM 33575 AN
APPLICATION BY PALM CANYON 102 L.P. FOR A MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF 26 LIVE-WORK UNITS, 80 TWO-
STORY ATTACHED TOWNHOMES AND 15,000 SQUARE FEET OF
RETAIL SPACE LOCATED ON 11.1 ACRES BOUND BY THE TAHQUITZ
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CREEK CHANNEL TO THE NORTH, RANDOM ROAD TO THE EAST,
APN 508-172-007;" and 2) Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and
associated Mitigation Monitoring Program.
I.B. 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) 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 2) 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.
The City Council will convene as a Joint Meeting of the City Council and the City of
Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency.
CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
RA1. APPROVAL OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
GEIGER, LLC, FOR THE DISPOSITION OF 14 ACRES OF AGENCY-OWNED
LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A 393,000 SQUARE FOOT
RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER ON 38 ACRES OF LAND AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF RAMON ROAD AND GENE AUTRY TRAIL (HIGHWAY 111) IN
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AREA NO. 1:
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. I "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH GEIGER, LLC FOR THE DISPOSITION OF
APPROXIMATELY 14 ACRES OF LAND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF RAMON
ROAD AND GENE AUTRY TRAIL (HIGHWAY 111) IN MERGED PROJECT
AREA NO. 1." A
CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONCURRING WITH THE
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGARDING THE APPROVAL OF
A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH GEIGER, LLC."
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Adjourn as the City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency and reconvene
as the City Council.
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.
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.
The City Council will recess and reconvene as the City of Palm Springs Community
Redevelopment Agency.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CONSENT CALENDAR:
RA2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency
Minutes of October 19, 2005, and November 2, 2005.
NEW BUSINESS:
RA3, APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT 1 TO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT WITH WESSMAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A BOUTIQUE HOTEL AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF CAHUILLA ROAD AND TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. _, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT 1 TO OWNER
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT NO. 0478C WITH WESSMAN DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BOUTIQUE HOTEL AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CAHUILLA ROAD AND TAHQUITZ CANYON
WAY, MERGED AREA #1;" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director (or his
designee) to execute all documents related to the agreement. A0478C.
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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
November 16, 2005, City Council Agenda.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the City Council Minutes of November 2,
2005.
2.C. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR AUGUST 2005:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file Staff Authorized Agreements
covering the period October 1 through October 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 1008966 THROUGH 1009251 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $3,469,191.37 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 10/22/05 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 409450 THROUGH
409518 TOTALING $74,213.93, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED
1008936 THROUGH 1008965 TOTALING $128,234.05, TWO WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR $54,781.01, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH
DEBITS OF $837,133.64 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$1,094,362.63 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1678, AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO FALSE ALARM
RESPONSE CIVIL PENALTIES:
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No.
1678, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5.02.005, SUBSECTIONS (3), (5),
(6), AND (7) OF SECTION 5.02.010, SECTION 5.02.020, SECTION
5.02.045, SUBSECTIONS (a) and (b) OF SECTION 5.02.075, AND
SUBSECTION (a)(2) OF SECTION 5.02.080 OF THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FALSE ALARM RESPONSE CIVIL
PENALTIES."
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2.F. APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 32550 FOR 2 PARCELS LOCATED
19393 AND 19531 MCLANE STREET, IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 3
SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PARCEL MAP 32550 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 19393
AND 19531 MCLANE STREET, IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH,
RANGE 4 EAST."
2.G. GUARDRAIL REPAIR AND/OR REPLACEMENT IN VARIOUS
CITYWIDE LOCATIONS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving an
agreement with Alcorn Fence Company for guardrail repair/replacement at
various citywide locations, in the amount of $31,115, City Project No. 05-
23; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A
2.H. REVISE GANN APPROPRIATION LIMITS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-05
AND FISCAL YEAR 2005-06:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 21071
AND ADOPTING APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2005;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. , "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION
NO. 21374 AND ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2006;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING
RESOLUTION NO. 21373 AND SETTING THE RESERVATION OF
UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCES IN VARIOUS CITY OPERATING
AND CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2005."
2.1. JAMES O. JESSIE DESERT HIGHLAND UNITY CENTER EXPANSION,
CITY PROJECT NO. 04-05:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. Approving the
plans, specifications and working details for the James 0. Jessie Desert
Highland Unity Center Expansion, City Project No. 04-05, and authorizing
staff to advertise and solicit bids.
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2.J. AMENDMENT #3 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND
COMPENSATION PLAN 2005 — 2006:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT #3 TO THE ALLOCATED
POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN, ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION
21284."
2.K. AMADO ROAD CROSS GUTTER INSTALLATION — TRADE
CONTRACT NO. 40:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. , Authorizing the City
Manager to award Trade Bid No. 40 to Contreras Construction for the
Amado Road Cross Gutter in the amount of $30,392 utilizing authority
granted by Resolution 20766 on October 13, 2003; and authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A
2.L. ACCEPT THE GRACIOUS DONATION FROM THE BERNS-SOLOMON
FAMILY FOUNDATION FIDELITY CHARITABLE GIFT FUND AND THE
ANDERSON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION TO THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT'S YOUTH POLICE ACADEMY:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WITH GRATITUDE THE DONATION FROM
THE ANDERSON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION AND THE BERNS-
SOLOMON FAMILY FOUNDATION CHARITABLE GIFT FUND TO THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT'S YOUTH POLICE ACADEMY."
2.M. PROPOSED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS WITH POLICE CHIEF
GARYJEANDRON:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. , Authorizing the City
Manager to execute three (3) employment contracts with Gary Jeandron
to retain him as Police Chief until 2008, for a net savings to the General
Fund of$66,254 over the life of the contracts. A , A , and A
2.N. EXCESS EARTHQUAKE/FLOOD INSURANCE COVERAGE RENEWAL
IN THE AMOUNT OF $20 MILLION AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED
$389,700:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY'S EXCESS
EARTHQUAKE/FLOOD (DIFFERENCE IN CONDITION) INSURANCE
RENEWALS;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR 2005-06 FISCAL YEAR;" and 3)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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2.0. DISPOSAL OF MISCELLANEOUS SURPLUS (NON-CAPITAL) ITEMS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Authorizing staff
to utilize "best practices" to dispose of miscellaneous non-capitalized
surplus; and 2) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving the donation of a
surplus fire engine to Riverside Community College to be utilized in their
Regional Fire Academy.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for
:separate discussion are considered at this time.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. INTENTION FOR SUNRISE WAY RULE 20A UTILITY
UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, GIVING NOTICE OF ITS INTENTION TO
ESTABLISH A RULE 20A UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT ON
THE WEST SIDE OF SUNRISE WAY BETWEEN EAST PALM CANYON
DRIVE AND SUNNY DUNES ROAD;" and 2) Adopt Resolution
No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, GIVING NOTICE OF ITS INTENTION
TO ESTABLISH A RULE 20A UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT
ON THE EAST SIDE OF SUNRISE WAY BETWEEN VISTA CHINO AND
SAN RAFAEL DRIVE."
3.13. PROPOSED ORDINANCE MODIFYING THE PROVISIONS OF THE
PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CODE
ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Waive reading of the proposed ordinance and
read by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. , "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTIONS 1.01.140, 1.06.020, 1.01.150, 8.04.340,
SUBSECTIONS 1.06.030 A, 1.06.040 B, 1.06.040 C, 1.06.060 A, 1.06.220
A, 2.50.080 (a), 11.72.220 A, AND 11.72.220 E OF, AND REPEALING
SECTION 8.04.135 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE,
RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF MODIFICATIONS TO PROVISIONS
OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
ORDINANCES."
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4713 PROVIDING AN
EXTENSION OF EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH
SDC, LLC FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE TAHQUITZ CREEK RESORT
HOTEL PROJECT:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. Approving
Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A4713, with SDC, LLC providing a
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six-month extension of Exclusive Agreement to Negotiate for development
of the Tahquitz Creek Resort Hotel Project to be located at the Tahquitz
Creek Golf Course on Golf Club Drive. A4713.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPOINTMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive the Subcommittee recommendation
and 2) Appoint one-member to the Palm Springs International Airport
Commission created by the midterm vacancy for an unexpired term
ending June 30, 2006.
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 Regular City Council Meeting at
6:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 7, 2005, Council Chamber, preceded by a Closed
Session at 5:00 P.M., City Hall, Small Conference Room, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon
Way.
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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.
C. Mac Magruder Chevrolet, 999 South Palm Canyon Drive
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 Dale Magruder, Mac Magruder
Chevrolet, and to give direction to its negotiator relative to that certain real
property, located at 999 South Palm Canyon Drive, regarding the price and terms
of payment for this property.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— EXISTING LITIGATION: None.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ISSUES
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR:
A. Golf Course Hotel — SECO/SDC
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to
enable the City Council to consider negotiations with Bill Swank, Sr., Managing
Partner of SECO/SDC, and give direction to its negotiator, David Ready, City
Manager, relative to that certain real property known as the Tahquitz Creek
Legends Course Parking Lot and Driving Range, located on Golf Club Drive,
regarding the price and terms of payment for this property.
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— EXISTING LITIGATION: None
5. 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.
6. 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, 323-8279, 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.
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