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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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AGENDA
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OCTOBER 19, 2005 N 4:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
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Ron Oden, Mayor
Mike McCulloch, Mayor Pro Tem
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.
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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: Palm Springs Air Force ROTC Junior Color Guard.
INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS:
Administer Oath of Office to Police Officers Chad Albertson, Lembit Kulbin, and Andrew
Sylleloglou.
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:
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
I.A. CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMATION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS AND AUTHORIZATION TO LEVY A SPECIAL TAX:
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open the public hearing, receive public testimony and property
owner protests, for the proposed formation of Community Facilities
District No. 2005-1 Public Safety Services and the authorization to
levy a special tax within the territory proposed to be included in the
District;
2. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
FORMING AND ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) AND
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AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES
TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS."
3. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION AND SUBMITTING TO THE
VOTERS OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 PROPOSITIONS REGARDING
THE ANNUAL LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN THE
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT TO FINANCE POLICE
PROTECTION SERVICES, AND FIRE PROTECTION AND
SUPPRESSION SERVICES THEREIN AND THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT."
4. Direct the City Clerk to open, tabulate and canvass all valid ballots
received by the City Clerk for the formation of Community Facilities
District 2005-1 (Public Safety Services) of the City of Palm Springs,
and to announce the results and execute a Certificate of Election
Returns.
5. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) AND DIRECTING THE
RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN."
6. Waive the reading of the Ordinance text in its entirety and introduce
by title only Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF
A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC
SAFETY SERVICES)."
1.13. PROPOSED RESOLUTION INCREASING USER FEES FOR
VILLAGEFEST:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, INCREASING USER FEES FOR VILLAGEFEST AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO INCORPORATE SUCH FEES IN
THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE."
1.C. PROPOSED ORDINANCE MODIFYING REGULATIONS FOR THE USE
OF ALARMS AND ALARM SYSTEMS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to November 2,
2005 without public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice
of Continued Public Hearing.
City Council Agenda
October 19,2005
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1.1). CASE NO. 5.1073 CUP — AN APPLICATION BY DICK TAYLOR
PRODUCTIONS FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT
THE PALM SPRINGS PAVILION THEATRE — A 23,729 SQUARE FOOT,
1,000-SEAT PAVILION TENT TO BE TEMPORARILY OPERATED FOR
PRODUCTION SHOWS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS, LOCATED
AT 123 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-B-D, SECTION 15,
APN 513-560-008:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
APPROVING CASE 5.1073 CUP SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL, FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A
23,729 SQUARE FOOT 1,000-SEAT PAVILION TENT, TO BE
TEMPORARILY OPERATED FOR PRODUCTION SHOWS FOR THREE
YEARS, LOCATED AT 123 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-B-
D, SECTION 15, APN 513-560-008."
I.E. CASE 5.0984 PD-291, APPLICATION BY GEIGER, LLC TO DEVELOP
AN APPROXIMATELY 393,000 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL
CENTER ON APPROXIMATELY 37 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF RAMON ROAD AND GENE AUTRY TRAIL (HIGHWAY
111):
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
(SCH#2003121001) FOR THE SPRINGS COMMERCIAL CENTER
(CASE 5.0984 PD-291) AS COMPLETE, ADOPTING THE
CORRESPONDING STATEMENT OF FACTS AND FINDINGS,
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, AND THE
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM AND
APPROVING AN APPLICATION BY GEIGER LLC SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, TO DEVELOP APPROXIMATELY
393,000 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE ON
APPROXIMATELY 37 ACRES, LOCATED AT NORTHEAST CORNER
OF RAMON ROAD AND GENE AUTRY TRAIL, ZONE M-1-P, SECTION
17, APNs 677-280-041, 677-420-032, AND 677-420-034."
1.F. CASE NO. 5.1057 CUP — AN APPLICATION BY NEXTEL
COMMUNICATIONS TO CONSTRUCT SIX COMMERCIAL
COMMUNICATION ANTENNAS CONCEALED WITHIN A NEW 60
FOOT MONOPOLE AND AN EQUIPMENT SHELTER ON A 1,050
SQUARE FOOT LEASE AREA AT 19345-65 NORTH INDIAN AVENUE,
ZONE HC, SECTION 15, APNS 666-330-051 AND 666-330-053:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 5.1057
CUP, AN APPLICATION BY NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, TO
CONSTRUCT SIX COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATION ANTENNAS
City Council Agenda
October 19,2005
Page 5
CONCEALED WITHIN A NEW 60 FOOT MONOPOLE AND AN
EQUIPMENT SHELTER ON A 1,050 SQUARE FOOT LEASE AREA AT
19345-65 NORTH INDIAN AVENUE."
1.G. CASE NO. 5.1058 CUP — AN APPLICATION BY ALCOA WIRELESS
FOR NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A COMMERCIAL
COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY TO INCLUDE FLUSH MOUNTED
ANTENNAS ON AN EXISTING 60 FOOT TALL LIGHT TOWER AND AN
EQUIPMENT SHELTER WITHIN A 700 SQUARE FOOT LEASE AREA
BEHIND THE POWER BASEBALL DIAMOND SCOREBOARD AT
SUNRISE PARK, LOCATED AT 450 SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE O,
SECTION 8, APN 502-200-001:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to November 2,
2005 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.
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:
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency
Minutes of October 5, 2005.
RA2. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY LINC
HOUSING CORPORATION AND TAHQUITZ COURT APARTMENTS, L.P. A
CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, FOR PROJECT FINANCING OF THE
ACQUISITION (REFINANCING) AND REHABILITATION OF THE 108-UNIT
TAHQUITZ COURT APARTMENTS, AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW
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2,800 SQUARE FOOT COMMUNITY ROOM AT 2800, 2890, 2900 and 2990
EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY INCLUDING AGENCY FINANCIAL
PARTICIPATION NOT TO EXCEED $2,800,000 IN GAP FINANCING OVER 10
YEARS, DIRECTING STAFF TO DRAFT AN OWNER PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT ("OPA'):
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY LINC HOUSING
CORPORATION AND TAHQUITZ COURT APARTMENTS, L.P. A CALIFORNIA
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR PROJECT FINANCING OF THE ACQUISITION
(REFINANCING) AND REHABILITATION OF THE 108-UNIT TAHQUITZ
COURT APARTMENTS, THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 2,800 SQUARE
FOOT COMMUNITY ROOM AT 2800, 2890, 2900 and 2990 EAST TAHQUITZ
CANYON WAY; INCLUDING AGENCY FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION NOT TO
EXCEED $2,800,000 IN GAP FINANCING OVER 10 YEARS AND DIRECTING
STAFF TO DRAFT AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT ("OPA")."
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Adjourn as the City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency and reconvene
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
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
October 21, 2005, City Council Agenda.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the City Council Minutes of October 5,
2005, and October 12, 2005.
2.C. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR AUGUST 2005:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file Staff Authorized Agreements
covering the period September 1 through September 30, 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 1008307 THROUGH 1008596 IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $3,611,638.88 DRAWN ON BANK OF
AMERICA;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1008597 THROUGH 1008597 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $12,750.00 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" and 3)
Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED 09-24-05 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 409313 THROUGH
409381 TOTALING $103,376.85, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED
1008301 THROUGH 1008306 TOTALING $2,488.91, AND THREE
ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,109,339.56 IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $1,215,205.32 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
2.E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1672 AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-2 (ESCENA):
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No.
1672, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-2 (ESCENA) OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL
TAXES WITHIN SAID DISTRICT."
2.F. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1673, AMENDING SECTIONS 9.61.020, 9.61.030, 9.63.040, AND
9.63.060 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
MERGERS OF CONTIGUOUS PARCELS OF LAND:
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No.
1673, "AN ORDINANCE OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AMENDING
SECTIONS 9.61.020, 9.61.030, 9.63.040, AND 9.63.060 OF THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MERGERS OF
CONTIGUOUS PARCELS OF LAND."
2.G. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1674 AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
2.22.020(B), REGARDING CERTAIN QUALIFICATIONS FOR
VILLAGEFEST BOARD MEMBERS:
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No.
1674, "AN ORDINANCE OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AMENDING
SECTION 2.22.020(B), REGARDING CERTAIN QUALIFICATIONS FOR
VILLAGEFEST BOARD MEMBERS."
2.H. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NO. 1675, ADDING SECTIONS 10.04.090, 10.04.100, 10.04.110 AND
10.24.011 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
THE REGULATION OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN THE CITY:
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No.
1675, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ADDING
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SECTIONS 10.04.090, 10.04.100, 10.04.110 AND 10.24.011 TO THE
PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION
OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN THE CITY."
2.1. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND
COMPENSATION PLAN FISCAL YEAR 2005-06:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE ALLOCATED
POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN, ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION
21284."
2.J. COGENERATION PLANT ELECTRICAL CERTIFICATION SERVICES:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving the
purchase of testing, repair and certification services for the protective
relays, circuit breakers, transformers and meters at the City's
cogeneration facilities from Power Engineering Services Inc. in an amount
not exceed $42,000.00; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute any
necessary documents to effectuate the purchases.
2.K. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT AND CRV
MONTE SERENO, LP, RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION OF RIP-RAP
CHANNEL LINING IMPROVEMENTS ALONG PALM CANYON WASH,
IDENTIFIED AS PALM CANYON WASH, STAGE 6, TRACT NO. 30046,
PROJECT NO. 6-0-0040-06:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving a
Cooperative Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and
Water Conservation District, and CRV Monte Sereno, L.P., a California
limited partnership, associated with the construction, operation, and
maintenance of flood control improvements adjacent to the Palm Canyon
Wash, identified as "Palm Canyon Wash, Stage 6", Tract No. 30046,
Project No. 6-0-0040-06, subject to final changes by the City Attorney and
County Counsel; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents.
2.L. AIRPORT CAPITAL PROJECTS, FAA AIP 3-06-0181-39, 5% LOCAL
FUNDING MATCH, $118,900 BUDGET AMENDMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06."
2.M. REHABILITATION OF COMMUTER APRON, CITY PROJECT 2005-11:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. , Awarding to
Granite Construction, the construction contract for the rehabilitation of
commuter apron, City Project No. 2005-11, AIP 3-06-0181-39, in the
amount of $2,178,000, subject to Federal Aviation Administration; and 2)
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Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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2.N. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $350,000 TO THE MOTOR
VEHICLE REPLACEMENT RESERVES FOR THE PURCHASE OF CITY
VEHICLES AND SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06."
2.0. CONVENTION CENTER PROJECT, RE-ROOFING CHANGE ORDER
NO. 6 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4858 WITH AL MILLER & SONS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving
Change Order No. 6 to Agreement No. A4858 in the amount of $564,900
to Al Miller & Sons Roofing, Inc. to re-roof the older portions of the
Convention Center; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A4858.
2.P. APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP 31940 AND A SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS MODERN
HOMES IV, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR
43 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES AND 9 OPEN SPACE LOTS, LOCATED
AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF RACQUET CLUB ROAD AND
ZANJERO ROAD, IN SECTION 3, 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 31940 FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF RACQUET CLUB ROAD
AND ZANJERO ROAD, IN SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4
EAST, AND APPROVING A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS MODERN HOMES IV, LLC, A
CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY;" and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents.
2.Q. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE (PS&E)
AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID FOR THE 2005/2006 ANNUAL SLURRY
SEAL, CITY PROJECT 05-19:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. Approving the
plans, specifications and working details for the 2005/2006 Annual Slurry
Seal, City Project 05-19, and authorizing staff to advertise and solicit bids.
2.R. ACCEPTANCE OF BOGERT TRAIL RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN
ANDREAS HILLS PHASES 4 AND 5, SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 5
SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING DEDICATIONS OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR
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BOGERT TRAIL FROM PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN ANDREAS
HILLS PHASES 4 AND 5, TRACT 8132, SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 5
SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST, AND THE DECLARATION OF BOGERT TRAIL
BETWEEN REDFORD DRIVE AND ANDREAS HILLS DRIVE AS A
PUBLIC STREET;" 2) Direct the Director of Planning Services to proceed
with a variance as necessary to effectuate the dedication of Bogert Trail to
the City as a public street, and the resulting creation of legal, non-
conforming structures within the R-1-C Zone with regard to front yard
setbacks; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents.
2.S. PROPOSED CHANGE ORDERS FOR EXPANDSION/HOLDROOM —
SECURITY CHECKPOINT PHASE III (PART 2) AIP 3-06-0181-37,
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT A4925 WITH ANTAR-
COM/SYSTEMS INTEGRATION, INC., FOR ADDITIONAL
CONSTRUCTION WORK; CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT
NO. A5094 WITH AMD CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC., FOR
ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION WORK; AMENDMENT NO. 12 TO
AGREEMENT NO. A4382, WITH GENSLER ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES, FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN WORK; AND CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5167, WITH SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA SOILS & TESTING, INC., FOR ADDITIONAL MATERIAL
AND TESTING:
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Minute Order No. Authorizing Change Order No. 2 to
Agreement No. A4925 with Antar-Com/Systems Integration, Inc. to
provide additional upgrades and enhancements to the Airport's
Security and Access and Public Information Display Systems in the
amount of$285,168.47, City Project No. 2003-17.
2. Approve Minute Order No. Authorizing Change Order No. 1 to
Agreement No. A5094 with AMD Construction Group, Inc. to perform
additional work on the Security Checkpoint Project in the amount of
$304,147, City Project No. 2005-01.
3. Approve Minute Order No. Authorizing Amendment No. 12 to
Agreement No. A4382, with Gensler Architectural Services for
additional design work for the Expansion/Holdroom-Security
Checkpoint Phase III (Part 2) in the amount of $150,000, City Project
No. 2005-10.
4. Approve Minute Order No. Authorizing Change Order No. 1 to
Agreement No. A5167, with Southern California Soils & Testing, Inc.,
to provide additional construction material testing for the
Expansion/Holdroom-Security Checkpoint Phase III (Part 2) project in
the amount of$11,540; City Project No. 2005-01.
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5. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06."
2.T. EXPANSION TERM I NAL/HOLDROOM-ADD CHECKPOINT PHASE III
(PART 2), CITY PROJECT NO. 2005-10, AIP 3-06-0181-38;
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. , Rejecting all bids
and releasing bid bonds, and direct staff to re-package and re-bid the
Expansion Term inal/HoIdroom-Add Checkpoint Phase III (Part 2), City
Project No. 2005-10, AIP 3-06-0181-38.
(EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for
:separate discussion are considered at this time.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
44. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
;i. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING — PALM SPRINGS POLICE
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
RELATIVE TO WAGES, HOURS, AND OTHER TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE PALM
SPRINGS POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (PSPMA), FOR THE
PERIOD JULY 1, 2005 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007, SUBJECT TO UNIT'S
RATIFICATION AND EXECUTING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING."
5.13. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AND SALE OF PUBLIC ARTWORK
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND BUSCHLEN MOWATT
GALLERIES, LLC:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving an
Agreement with Buschlen Mowatt Galleries, LLC, to purchase public
artwork of three Corten steel sculptures by Jean Claude Farhi in the
amount of $190,000 subject to final approval of the City Attorney; 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 the
agreement. A
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5.C. REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE FOR
THE SDC, LLC TAHQUITZ CREEK GOLF COURSE HOTEL PROJECT:
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint a member of the City Council to the City
Council Subcommittee for the SDC, LLC Tahquitz Creek Golf course Hotel
Project.
5.D. REQUEST FROM CABALLEROS TO PROVIDE POLICE SECURITY
AND WAIVE COSTS FOR A BENEFIT CONCERT OCTOBER 22, 2005
FROM 6:00 TO 10:00 PM AT PALM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL:
RECOMMENDATION: Consider the request and direct staff as
appropriate.
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 City Council Cabinet Meeting at
6:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 28, 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. 4109 E. Palm Canyon Drive—VIP Motors
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 Jerry Johnson, representing VIP Motors,
and to give direction to its negotiator, David Ready, City Manager, relative to the
price and terms of payment for commercial property located at 4109 E. Palm
Canyon Drive.
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 - 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.
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— EXISTING LITIGATION: One
A. Lorrainie Hernandez v. William Fredrick Blohm, City of Palm Springs, et al., INC
047762
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 of Palm
Springs is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Lorrainie Hernandez v.
William Fredrick Blohm, Citv of Palm Springs, et al., Superior Court of California,
Riverside County - Indio, Case Number INC 047762.
6. PERSONNEL MATTERS:
A. Conference with Labor Negotiator— Represented Units
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6,
with David Ready, the City's labor negotiator, regarding negotiations with the
General Unit.
B. Conference with Labor Negotiator— Unrepresented Employees
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6,
with David Ready, the City's labor negotiator, regarding negotiations with
unrepresented employees (Department Heads).
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 760/864-9527.
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