HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/13/2005 - 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
July 13, 2005 c 4:30 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Adjourned Meeting
°ae,faRe° 6:00 PM Study Session
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
Troy Butzlaff, Assistant City Manager Douglas C. Holland, City Attorney
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.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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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.
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4:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
City Council/Community Redevelopment Agency
CALL TO ORDER:
PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the
City Council/Redevelopment Agency on Items contained only on the Closed Session Agenda.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: See Closed Session Agenda.
6:00 P.M. STUDY SESSION/ADJOURNED MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS:
Certificate of Appreciation presented to Battalion Chief James MacLean:
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:
I.A. 10' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT VACATION - NORTHERLY 95 FEET
OF THE 10 FEET WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ACROSS THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 635 CHUCKWALLA ROAD:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
VACATING AND ABANDONING ALL OF ITS RIGHT, TITLE AND
INTEREST IN THE NORTHERLY 95 FEET OF THE 10 FEET WIDE
PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ACROSS THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
635 CHUCKWALLA ROAD, IN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH,
RANGE 4 EAST; FILE R-05-011."
1.13. CASE 5.0830 PD-260 — APPEAL BY FAIRFIELD RESORTS, INC. OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION THAT THE FINAL
DEVELOPMENT PLANS ARE NOT IN SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE
WITH THE PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 260
City Council Agenda
July 13,2005
Page 3
FOR THE STAR CANYON RESORT LOCATED AT 961 SOUTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE, ZONES W-R-3 AND W-C-1, SECTIONS 22 AND 23:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, OVERRIDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND
FINDING THAT THE FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS ARE IN
SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS IN
EXHIBIT A, WITH PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
260 FOR THE STAR CANYON RESORT LOCATED AT 961 SOUTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONES W-R-3 AND W-C-1, SECTIONS 22 AND
23;" or 2) Uphold the Planning Commission's decision that the final
development plans reviewed on May 11, 2005, are not in substantial
conformance with the preliminary planned development district for the Star
Canyon Resort located at 961 South Palm Canyon Drive, and that the
plans are referred back to the Planning Commission to be processed as a
new application, staff recommends that the Council instruct staff to
prepare an appropriate resolution making such finding and include any
additional conditions or modifications the Council may desire and present
this resolution to the Council at its meeting on July 20, 2005.
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 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 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.
STUDY SESSION:
SS1. DISCUSSION REGARDING A PROPOSED INCREASE IN THE
DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX ON THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY.
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
Agenda, July 13, 2005 City Council Agenda.
City Council Agenda
July 13,2005
Page 4
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting
of July 6, 2005.
2.C. 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 1006206 THROUGH 1006501 THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,629,774.27 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 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1006502 THROUGH 1006514 THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT
OF $208,116.91 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
2.0. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4922 WITH SIMAT,
HELLIESEN & EICHNER, INC. TO PROVIDE EXPANDED AIR SERVICE
DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No.
authorizing Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 4922 with Simat,
Helliesen & Eichner, Inc. to provide expanded services in the Area of Air
Service Development and Marketing at a cost not to exceed $125,000;
and 2) Authorize The City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
A4922.
2.E. SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE PALM SPRINGS FIRE SAFETY
UNIT (PSFSU) FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2005 THROUGH JUNE 30,
2006 INCREASING THE AUTHORIZED STAFFING FOR THE
PARAMEDIC PROGRAM:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. , approving a side
letter of agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding, Agreement No.
A5018, with the Palm Springs Fire Safety Unit for the Period July 1, 2005
through June 30, 2006, increasing the authorized staffing for the
Paramedic Program. A5018.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion are considered at this time.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS: None.
City Council Agenda
July 13,2005
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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 Regular Meeting at 6:00 P.M.,
Wednesday, July 20, 2005, City Hall Council Chamber, preceded by a Closed Session
at 4:30 P.M., City Hall Small Conference Room, 3200 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,
regarding the price and terms of payment relative to 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, 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.
B. Undeveloped Parcel Calle Alvarado —Walter Family Partnership
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.8, to enable the City Council to consider negotiations with Aftab
Dada, representing Walter Family Partnership, and to give direction to its
negotiator, David Ready, relative to that 1.77 acres of undeveloped real
property located on Calle Alvarado between Andreas Road and Amado
Road, regarding the price and terms of payment for this property,
C. Indian Oasis -- Noia Investments Inc.
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 Ernie Noia,
representing Noia Investments, and to give direction to its negotiator, John
Raymond, relative to the price and terms of payment for certain vacant
property located south of Mesquite Ave and east and west of Crossley
Road.
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: None.
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:
A. Exposure to Litigation — One Case
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 one case.
B. Possible Initiation of Litigation — One Case
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(c), because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in
one case.
6. PERSONNEL MATTERS:
A. Conference with Labor Negotiator— Represented Units
Palm Springs Management & Professional Employees, General Unit
and Palm Springs Police Officers Association
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 Palm Springs Management & Professional Employees,
General Unit and the Palm Springs Police Officers 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).
C. Public Employee Performance Evaluation — City Manager
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section
54957, to conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager.
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need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in
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