HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/6/2005 - STAFF REPORTS CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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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July 6, 2005 N 4:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
b . 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
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
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-sprinqs.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.
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If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance
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4:00 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
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION: Rev. Hank Bates, Desert Cities Community Church.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS:
Retired Senior Volunteer Program.
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. CASE 5.1037, PD 309, TTM33161 - AN APPLICATION BY SHERMAN
ASSOCIATES, OWNER FOR A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AND
PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR A
SUBDIVISION OF 5.95 ACRES AND FOR DEVELOPMENT OF 32
DETACHED RESIDENTIAL UNITS, A PRIVATE STREET AND
PAVEMENT, COMMON SPACE, AND A MINI PARK LOCATED
BETWEEN LAS VEGAS ROAD AND RADIO ROAD WEST OF INDIAN
CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R2, SECTION 34, APN 669-441-013:
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt Resolution No. , " A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
APPROVING CASE 5.1037 TTM33161-AN APPLICATION BY SHERMAN
ASSOCIATES FOR A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AND PRELIMINARY
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, TO SUBDIVIDE 5.95 ACRES
INTO 32 LOTS FOR FUTURE CONSTRUCTION OF 32 DETACHED
RESIDENCES, LOCATED BETWEEN LAS VEGAS ROAD AND RADIO
ROAD WEST OF INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R2, SECTION 34,
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APN 669-441-013;" and 2) Order filing of the Notice of Determination,
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), regarding
the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for this project.
1.13. AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT FOR
(A) CASE 5.1044 TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION FROM P AND L4
TO M15 LOCATED ON APPROXIMATELY 12 ACRES SOUTH OF
CALLE RICARDO, NORTH OF CAMINO PAROCELA, EAST OF EL
PLACER, AND WEST OF PASEO DOROTEA, AND (B) CASE 5.1043
TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION FROM L2 TO L4 LOCATED IN A
PORTION OF THE MESA TRACT:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA TO RE-DESIGNATE APPROXIMATELY 12 ACRES
SOUTH OF CALLE DE RICARDO, NORTH OF CAMINO PAROCELA,
EAST OF EL PLACER, AND WEST OF PASEO DOROTEA, FROM P
(PROFESSIONAL) AND L-4 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 4 UNITS
PER ACRE) TO M15 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 12-15 UNITS
PER ACRE) FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 3760 CALLE DE
CARLOS, AND 4022 CALLE DE CARLOS AND SURROUNDING AREA,
AND RE-DESIGNATE A PORTION OF THE MESA TRACT FROM L2
(LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL UNITS PER ACRE) TO L4 (LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 4 UNITS PER ACRE) FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1901 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AND THE
SURROUNDING AREA;" and 2) Order filing of the Notice of
Determinations regarding the Environmental Assessments and Negative
Declarations that have been prepared for these projects.
1.C. CASE TPM32261 AN APPLICATION BY BOB AND REBECCA LA
VENIA FOR A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF
APPROXIMATELY 0.538 ACRES OF LAND IN TWO LOTS OF
APPROXIMATELY 0.269 ACRES EACH, LOCATED AT 1901 SOUTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R-1-C, SECTION 27:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 32261, SUBDIVISION
APPROXIMATELY 0.538 ACRES OF LAND IN TO TWO LOTS OF
APPROXIMATELY 0.269 ACRES EACH, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
AND ADOPTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (CASE
5.1044) BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1901 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R-1-C, SECTION 27. "
1.13. CASE 5.1039 APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION
FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE ACCESSORY
COMMERCIAL USE TO AN EXISTING HOTEL OF LESS THAN 100
ROOMS, SPECIFICALLY THE SALE OF ALCOHOL AT THE POOL
BAR AND MINI-BARS IN THE ROOMS, 4 SPA ROOMS, AND
INCIDENTAL RETAIL SALES OF APPROXIMATELY 24 SQUARE FEET
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IN THE LOBBY OF THE HORIZON HOTEL, LOCATED AT 1050 EAST
PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R-3, SECTION 23:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION TO APPROVE CASE 5.1039 — CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR THE ACCESSORY COMMERCIAL USE LOCATED
WITHIN THE HOTEL AND IS LESS THAN 20% OF THE GROSS FLOOR
AREA SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS STATED, TO SELL ALCOHOL
AT THE POOL BAR AND IN MINI-BARS WITHIN THE GUEST ROOMS,
SPA, AND INCIDENTAL RETAIL SALES IN THE LOBBY OF THE
HOTEL, LOCATED AT 1050 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R-3,
SECTION 23."
1.E. APPLICATION BY SOUTHWESTERN INVESTMENTS, LLC, OWNER,
ON BEHALF OF GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA, LESSEE FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
SECONDHAND STORE OPERATED BY A CHARITABLE
ORGANIZATION LOCATED AT 150 SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE
CDN, SECTION 13, APN 502-161-004, CASE NO. 5.1048:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING AN APPLICATION BY SOUTHWESTERN
INVESTMENTS, LLC., OWNER, ON BEHALF OF GOODWILL
INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, LESSEE, FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (TYPE 2) FOR A SECONDHAND RETAIL
STORE OPERATED BY A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION LOCATED AT
150 SOUTH SUNRISE WAY, ZONE CDN, SECTION 13, APN 502-161-
004;" and 2) Order filing of the Notice of Determination regarding the
Environmental Assessment and the Negative Declaration prepared for this
project.
I.F. PLACEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT FEES ON THE
PROPERTY TAX ROLLS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to July 20, 2005;
and 2) Direct 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 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.
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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.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CONSENT CALENDAR:
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Minutes of
June 29, 2005.
RA2. CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 TO FISCAL
YEAR 2005.06:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS
FROM FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 TO FISCAL YEAR 2005-06."
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING (CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY):
RA3. APPROVAL OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
VIP MOTOR CARS, INC., AND PARTNER LAND DEVELOPMENT, LLC, AN
ARKANSAS LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION, FOR THE DISPOSITION
OF AN 8-ACRE PARCEL, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA 1:
AGENCY RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. "A
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH VIP MOTOR CARS, LTD. AND
PARTNER LAND DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR THE DISPOSITION OF AN
PARCEL APPROXIMATELY 8 ACRES AT FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR THE
EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW BMW AUTO ADJACENT TO
THE EXISTING FACILITY AT 409 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, 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 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY REGARDING THE APPROVAL OF DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH VIP MOTOR CARS, LTD. AND
PARTNER LAND DEVELOPMENT, LLC."
Adjourn as the City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency and reconvene
as the City Council.
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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
Agenda, July 6, 2005 City Council Agenda,
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the City Council Minutes of June 29,
2005.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
RECOMMENDATION: 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 06-18-05 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 408736 THROUGH
408808 TOTALING $73,170.86, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED
1006176 THROUGH 1006205 TOTALING $134,496.35. TWO WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR $55,128.48 AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS
OF $792,459.18 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,055,254.87
DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA."
2.D. CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LYNCO ASSOCIATES
FOR REPAIRS OF THE RAINMAKER FOUNTAIN AT FRANCES
STEVENS PARK:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. _, approving a
Contract Services Agreement with Lynco Associates in the amount of
$35,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A
2.E. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4605, WITH MOTOROLA
COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS, INC., EXTENDING THE
TERM FOR ONE-YEAR FOR MOTOROLA 800 MHZ RADIO SYSTEM
SUPPORT:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. _, approving
Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 4605 with Motorola, for maintenance
support of the Motorola 800 Mhz radio system from Motorola
Communications and Electronics, Inc., of Wood Dale, IL, extending the
term for an additional one-year period (FY 2005/2006) in the amount of
$75,002; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents.
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2.F. SYSTEM SUPPORT FOR CANON RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. _, approving the
purchase of hardware and software support for the Records Management
System from Canon Business Solutions Inc., of Rancho Cucamonga, CA,
for an additional one-year period (FY 2005/2006) in the amount of$26,500
for software support and $8,581 for hardware support, for a total amount
of $35,081; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A
2.G. AUTHORIZE MISCELLANEOUS ROUTINE FISCAL YEAR 2005-06
EXPENDITURES:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. , approving the
expenditure of funds appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2005-06 operating
budget to vendors as identified on Exhibit "A" in amounts exceeding the
City Manager's $25,000 authority limits.
2.H. APPROVE FINAL MAP 28495 AND SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT WITH
TUSCANY HEIGHTS, LLC, FOR 15 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES AND ONE
OPEN SPACE LOT, LOCATED AT THE WEST END OF RACQUET
CLUB 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 28495 FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE WEST END OF RACQUET CLUB ROAD, IN
SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST, AND APPROVING
A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH TUSCANY
HEIGHTS LLC; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A
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2.1. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4998 WITH PARSONS
TRANSPORTATION GROUP, INC. FOR A PRELIMINARY
PLANNING/PRE-ENGINEERING/DESIGN FOR FEDERAL INSPECTION
SERVICES (FIS) FACILITY, TERMINAL/TICKETING EXPANSION, AND
FULLY-AUTOMATED EXPLOSIVE DETECTION SYSTEM (EDS)
REMOTE FACILITY STUDY:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , approving
Amendment No. 2 to Construction Management Services Agreement No.
A4998 with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. to provide a preliminary
planning/pre-engineering/design for Federal Inspection Services (FIS)
facility, terminal/ticketing expansion, and fully-automated Explosive
Detection System (EDS) remote facility study at a cost not to exceed
$100,000.00. 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A4998.
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2.J. AWARD OF BID IFB 05-03 FOR PALM TREE TRIMMING AT VARIOUS
LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. , awarding Bid (IFB)
05-03 for Palm Tree Trimming at various locations in the City of Palm
Springs to Desert View Tree Service on a unit price basis of $18.50 per
tree for a projected total cost of$55,093.
2.K. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF MAY 31, 2005:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File Treasurer's Investment Report as
of May 31, 2005.
21. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A RIDER SWEEPER FOR USE BY
THE CONVENTION CENTER:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. , approving the
purchase of one Model 640 Rider Sweeper for use by the Convention
Center from Tennant Sales and Service in the amount of$29,385.44.
2.M. AWARD PURCHASE OF T-SHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS, JACKETS, CAPS,
AND JERSEYS FROM AMA ENTERPRISES:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. , approving the
purchase of T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, caps, and jerseys from AMA
Enterprises, on a unit price basis, not to exceed $35,000 per year, for a
three year period with two one-year optional renewals.
2.N. PURCHASE OF NATURAL GAS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , authorizing
the City Manager to enter into an agreement for the purchase of natural
gas; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A
2.0. NATURAL GAS TRANSMISSION CHARGES:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , approving an
agreement with Southern California Gas Company for the delivery of
natural gas for two years at the GT-F tarriffed rate schedule; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A
2.P. CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 TO
FISCAL YEAR 2005-06:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FROM
FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 TO FISCAL YEAR 2005-06."
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2.Q. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A BACKHOE/LEADER FOR USE BY
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. , approving the
purchase of one Caterpillar Backhoe Model 420D-02 from Johnson
Machinery in the amount of$85,525.40.
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.
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 and
Adjourned Regular Meeting at 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 13, 2005, Council Chamber,
preceded by a Closed Session at 4:30 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. Undeveloped Parcel/East 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 undeveloped
parcel located at 4109 E. Palm Canyon Drive.
B. 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 —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 — 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.
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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.
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 7691864-9527.
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