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Home My WebLink About9/21/2005 - STAFF REPORTS CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262 www.ci.palm-springs.ca.us AGENDA SEPTEMBER 21 , 2005 -` 4:30 PM CLOSED SESSION R , 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING i �f fp44itN1 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 Douglas C. Holland, City Attorney Troy Butzlaff, Assistant City Manager Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager James Thompson, City Clerk Craig Graves, City Treasurer 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.oalm-sprinas.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. City Council Agenda September 21,2005 Page 2 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. 114VOCATION: 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: None. 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 as the City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency. City Council Agenda September 21,2005 Page 3 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR: RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of September 7, 2005. NEW BUSINESS: RA2. THE DESERT HOTEL DEMOLITION PROJECT — AGENCY OWNED PROPERTY AT 285 N. INDIAN CANYON DRIVE: RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ANDY NEUMANN DEMOLITION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000 FOR THE DESERT HOTEL DEMOLITION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. CP 05-14;" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. AC. 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 September 21, 2005, City Council Agenda. 2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RECOMMENDATION: Approve the City Council Minutes of September 14, 2005. 2.C, STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR AUGUST 2005: RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file Staff Authorized Agreements covering the period August 1 through August 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 1007728 THROUGH 1007743 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $46,538.90 DRAWN ON BANK OF City Council Agenda September 21,2005 Page 4 AMERICA;" 2) 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 1007775 THROUGH 1007984 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,969,565.48 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" and 3) 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 08- 27-05 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 409148 THROUGH 409231 TOTALING $85,600.82, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1007744 THROUGH 1007774 TOTALING $132,468.96, TWO WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $55,821.00 AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $821,779.48 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,095,670.26 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA." 2.E. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF JULY 31, 2005: RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File Treasurer's Investment Report as of July 31, 2005. 2.F. VISITOR'S CENTER LANDSCAPING AND SEATING AREA: RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No._, Approving the plans and specifications for the Visitor's Center landscaping, City Project No. 05-05; 2) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving an agreement, with America West Landscaping, Incorporated for the Visitor's Center landscaping, in the amount of $124,858.05, City Project No. 05-05; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A 2.G. APPROVE PURCHASE OF 18 POLICE VEHICLES AND 5 HONDA MOTORCYCLES FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND 3 HYBRID GAS/ELECTRIC VEHICLES FOR USE BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT: RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving the purchase of 16 Crown Victoria Police Vehicles, 2 Ford Taurus for use by the Police Department, and 3 Ford Escape Hybrids gas/electric vehicles for use by the Building Department from Fritts Ford in the amount of $462,596.45; 2) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving the purchase of 5 Honda Police Motorcycles from Huntington Beach Honda in the amount of $93,460.07; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to sign all documents necessary to effectuate the purchase. 2.H. ACKNOWLEDGING THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS' (SCAG) 40 YEARS OF SERVICE: RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWLEDGING THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS' (SCAG) 40 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION." City Council Agenda September 21,2005 Page 5 2.1. AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR A FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER AT THE HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS: RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving an agreement with the Palm Springs Unified School District to provide a full time police officer at the high school campus including the Ramon Academy, for three years expiring at the end of school year 2008; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A 2.J. SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND (SLESF) GRANT: RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving the expenditure plan for the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) Grant from the State of California; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A 2.K. SUSPEND CERTAIN PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2005, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2005, 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 OCTOBER 1, 2005, AND DECEMBER 31, 2005." 21. AMENDMENT NO, 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A5101 PLACEMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC ART WITH PALM SPRINGS CLASSIC, LLC: RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. Approving Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A5101, placement and reimbursement of public art with Palm Springs Classic, LLC changing the fine arts insurance deductible amount to $10,000 and deleting the reference to "Three-Dimensional' reproductions on the copyright agreement; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5101. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time. 3. LEGISLATIVE: 3.A. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT TO TITLE 12, CHAPTER 12.56 RESTRICTED USE OF CERTAIN STREETS: RECOMMENDATION: 1) Waive the reading of the Ordinance text in its entirety and introduce by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. , "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 12.56.042 OF THE City Council Agenda September 21,2005 Page 6 PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE (PSMC) ADDING TEN STREETS TO THE LIST OF STREETS WHERE COMMERCIAL VEHICLES EXCEEDING CERTAIN DESIGNATED WEIGHTS ARE PROHIBITED." 41. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 4.A. CONVENTION CENTER PROJECT — CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION ON EXPENDITURE OF REMAINING CONTINGENCY FUNDS: RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving a prioritization of Convention Center capital improvements for which the remaining contingency funds are to be spent. 5�. NEW BUSINESS: 5.A. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4922 WITH SIMAT, HELLIESEN & EICHNER, INC. (SH&E) TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF AN AIRPORT CONCESSIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. Authorizing the City Attorney to prepare Amendment No. 3 to Contract Services Agreement No. 4922 with Simat, Helliesen & Eichner, Inc. to provide for the creation of an Airport Concessions Development Program at a cost not-to exceed $165,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A 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 Study Session 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. %,ALMS.* CITY OF PALM SPRINGS/CRA c CLOSED SESSION AGENDA * * PALM SPRINGS CITY HALL— SMALL CONFERENCE ROOM Wednesday, September 21, 2005 Cg41FO RN,P 4:30 P.M. 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, regarding the price and terms of payment relative to this property. B. Prairie Schooner Parcel — Andreas Road 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 Lauri Kibby, representing Oasi Group, and Curt Olson, representing Nexus Com- munities, and to give direction to its negotiator, John Raymond, relative to that certain real property known as the Prairie Schooner parcel on Andreas Road adjacent to the Wyndham Hotel, regarding the price and terms of payment for this property. C. Oasis Hotel — Brandenburg-Lyle 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 Steve Lyle, representing Brandenburg-Lyle, and to give direction to its negotiator, John Raymond, relative to the price and terms of payment for certain property known as the Oasis Hotel located at the corner of Tahquitz Canyon Way and Palm Canyon Drive. D. 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, John Raymond, 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, John Raymond, 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 and Palm Springs Police Management Association. B. Conference with Labor Negotiator— Unrepresented 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 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. 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