HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/12/2005 - STAFF REPORTS CITY COUNCIL
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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October 12, 2005 6:00 PM STUDY SESSION
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Ron Oden, Mayor
Mike McCulloch, Mayor Pro Tern
Ginny Foat, 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
CALL 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, or add urgency items.
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
of 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,
STUDY SESSION:
SS1. LIBRARY SPACE PLANNING FEASIBILITY STUDY FINDINGS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS, PFEIFFER PARTNERS ARCHITECTS.
SS2. CONVENTION CENTER GRAND OPENING AND NEW YEAR'S EVE
CELEBRATION.
City Council Agenda
October 12,2005
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
I.A. INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING INTERIM DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
FOR ONE YEAR FOR THE CHINO CONE AND ADJACENT AREAS
PENDING THE COMPLETION OF STUDIES AND PREPARATION OF
AN UPDATE OF THE CITY'S DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR
THESE AREAS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Waive the reading of the Ordinance text in its
entirety; and 2) Adopt Ordinance No. , "AN INTERIM URGENCY
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
EXTENDING INTERIM DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR ONE
YEAR FOR THE CHINO CONE AND ADJACENT AREAS PENDING THE
COMPLETION OF STUDIES AND THE PREPARATION OF AN UPDATE
OF THE CITY'S DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR THESE AREAS:"
2. CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. AWARD OF NECESSARY AGREEMENTS FOR THE CONVENTION
CENTER GRAND OPENING AND NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Establishing a
budget of $ for the Convention Center Grand Opening and
New Year's Eve Celebration and authorizing the City Manager to enter
into individual contracts for production and entertainment services; and 2)
Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
BUDGET FOR THE 2005-06 FISCAL YEAR."
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 its next Regular Meeting at 6:00
P.M., Wednesday, October 19, 2005, City Hall Council Chamber, preceded by a Closed
Session at 5:00 P.M., City Hall Small Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I,James Thompson,City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs,California, hereby certify this agenda was posted on October 7,2005,in
accordance to the established policies and procedures. I% JAMES THOMPSON
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City Clerk
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PALM SPRINGS CITY HALL— SMALL CONFERENCE ROOM
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
5:00 P.M.
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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. 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 76 018 6 4-952 7.
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