HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/29/2005 - STAFF REPORTS (27) 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
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June 29, 2005 4 N 4:30 PM Closed Session
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6:00 PM Adjourned Meeting
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-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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4:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
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. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED MEETING
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, 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 HEARING:
1.A. APPLICATION BY PSP HANGERS I, LLC (CASE TTM32806) FOR A
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO CREATE A ONE LOT, CONDOMINIUM
MAP FOR THE EXISTING TWO COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS WITH
EIGHT HANGERS IN EACH BUILDING, LOCATED AT 3400 EAST
TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY (PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT), ZONE A,
SECTION 18, APN 677-270-026 AND 677-270-027:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 32806 FOR THE
CREATION OF A ONE LOT, COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM MAP ON
APPROXIMATELY 2.54 ACRES, AT 3400 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON
WAY, ZONE A, SECTION 18, APN 677-270-026 AND 677-270-027."
I.B. 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
City Council Agenda
June 29,2005
Page 3
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.
1.C. APPLICATION BY Ill/CAMINO REAL LLC (CASE 5.1022, PD-305,
TTM32732) FOR A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AND PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 305, TO SUBDIVIDE APPROXIMATELY
5.55 ACRES INTO 11 LOTS, CONSTRUCT 25 RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUMS, 9 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES, AND A
RESTAURANT IN THE RESORT OVERLAY ZONE, LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CAMINO REAL AND EAST PALM
CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R-2 AND R-3, SECTION 26, APNS 511-042-012
AND 511-042-011:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE FILING OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION, APPROVING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
305 FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE
CONSTRUCTION OF 25 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS, 9 SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCES, AND A RESTAURANT OF APPROXIMATELY
5,000 SQUARE FEET IN THE RESORT OVERLAY ZONE A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE RESTAURANT USE
ONLY IN THE LOCATION SPECIFIED ON THE SITE PLAN ALLOW
RELIEF IN THE CRITERIA, PER SECTION 92.04.01.D.17 OF THE
ZONING ORDINANCE FOR MINIMUM LOT AREA FOR A RESTAURANT
AND ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE 25
RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS, 9 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES,
AND RESTAURANT, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 32732 FOR
THE SUBDIVISION OF APPROXIMATELY 5.55 ACRES INTO 11 LOTS 1
LOT OF APPROXIMATELY 149,897 SQUARE FEET (3.44 ACRES) FOR
25 CONDOMINIUMS, 9 LOTS APPROXIMATELY 6,150 TO 10,788
SQUARE FEET FOR THE 9 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES, AND 1 LOT
APPROXIMATELY 24,766 SQUARE FEET FOR THE RESTAURANT,
LOCATED AT CAMINO REAL AND EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE
R-3 AND R-2, SECTION 26, APN 511-042-012 AND 511-042-011."
City Council Agenda
June 29,2005
Page 4
I.D. USER FEE STUDY AND COST ALLOCATION PLAN, PROPOSED
RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2005-06:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A USER FEE STUDY AND COST
ALLOCATION PLAN, ADOPTING CERTAIN USER FEES AND
CHARGES, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO INCORPORATE
SUCH FEES AND CHARGES AS PART OF THE CITY'S
COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE."
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.
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 Minutes of the June 8, 2005 meeting of the
City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency.
RA2. APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF PALO VERDES VILLAS, A 98-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT COMPLEX, WITHIN THE NORTH PALM
CANYON PROJECT AREA TO COURTYARD PARTNERS — PALM SPRINGS
LP:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF PALO VERDES
VILLAS, A 98-UNIT RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT COMPLEX WITHIN THE
NORTH PALM CANYON PROJECT AREA TO COURTYARD PARTNERS —
PALM SPRINGS, L.P."
City Council Agenda
June 20,2005
Page 5
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 A 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.
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, June 29, 2005 City Council Agenda.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting
of June 15, 2005.
2.C. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF APRIL 30, 2005:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File Treasurer's Investment Report as
of April 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 PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR
City Council Agenda
June 29,2005
Page 6
THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 4, 2005;" 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 1005939 THROUGH 1006175
THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,290,835.75;" and 3) Adopt
Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING PAYMENT
OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANT NO. 1005740 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $939.96."
2E. RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR AGUA CALIENTE CULTURAL
MUSEUM AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NEW AGUA CALIENTE
CULTURAL MUSEUM IN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND THE
MUSEUM'S CAMPAIGN TO PRESERVE THE NATIVE SPIRIT OF THE
DESERT IN RAISING THE $40 MILLION NEEDED TO BUILD THE NEW
MUSEUM."
2.F. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS CALLING THE NOVEMBER 8, 2005
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, ORDERING SERVICES AND
ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATE STATEMENTS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A
REGULAR GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 8, 2005 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
RIVERSIDE TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY
RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8', 2005;" and 3) Adopt
Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE
PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE
VOTERS AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 8, 2005."
2.G. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
REHABILITATION OF THE COMMUTER APRON AT THE PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PROJECT NO. CP2005-11:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. , Adopting
plans and specifications for the Rehabilitation of the Commuter Apron,
City Council Agenda
June 29,2005
Page 7
City Project No. CP2005-11, and the Engineer's construction cost
estimate of $1,600,000; and 2) Direct staff to proceed with the solicitation
of bids for City Project No. CP2005-11.
2.H. AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MSA
ASSOCIATES INC. FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR CASE NO. 5.1042, PD-311,
TTM 33514 PALM CANYON LLC, 450 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. , Authorizing the
City Attorney to prepare a Professional Services Agreement with MSA
Associates, Inc. in the amount of $105,000, for the preparation of a joint
Environmental Impact Report for Case No. 5.1042, PD-311, TTM 33514
an application by Palm Canyon LLC for the Palm Canyon Project to
develop a mixed use development at 450 South Palm Canyon Drive and
approving the agreement; and 2) Direct the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A
2.1. REQUESTING CALPERS EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY
EMPLOYMENT OF ALLEN SMOOT:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS REQUESTING
THE CALPERS BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION APPROVE AN
EMPLOYMENT EXTENSION PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
2122(h) FOR RETIREE ALLEN SMOOT TO COMPLETE THE PALM
SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT."
2.J. EXERCISE ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSION OPTION IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE LEASE AGREEMENT OF THE WELL IN THE DESERT FOR
USE OF MUNICIPALLY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY OF THE DR. R.G.
FREY — JAYCEE COMMUNITY BUILDING AT 1911 EAST BARISTO
ROAD:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minute Order No. , Authorizing the
City Manager to execute a letter of mutual consent with The Well in the
Desert to exercise a one-year extension option to June 30, 2006 for Lease
Agreement No. A4499 for the use of City owned property at 1911 East
Baristo Road.
2.K. ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENT TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File.
21. RESOLUTION AMENDING PERSONNEL RULE 16.2 TO COMPLY
WITH HUD REGULATIONS REGARDING REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AMENDING
PERSONNEL RULE 16.2 FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE CITY SERVICE TO
City Council Agenda
June 29,2005
Page 8
COMPLY WITH FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS REGARDING
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION."
2.M. SHORT-TERM EXTENSION TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
VEOLIA WATER AMERICA WEST (FORMERLY U.S. FILTER
OPERATING SERVICES) FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. Approving the
Second Amendment to Agreement No. 4123 with Veolia Water America
(Formerly U.S. Filter Operating Services) extending the term of the
agreement for thirty (30) days to facilitate further negotiations.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion are considered at this time.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC NUISANCES,
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT, AND THE PROVISION OF
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AS A REMEDY FOR SECURING
ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE:
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 SECTIONS 1.01.170, 1.08.050,
11.72.010, 11.72.180, 11.72.220, AND 11.72.225 OF, ADDING SECTION,
1.01.171, 1.01.172, AND 1.01.240 TO, ADDING CHAPTER 1.06 TO, AND
REPEALING SECTIONS 11.72,186 AND 11.72.195 OF, THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO PUBLIC NUISANCES,
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT, AND THE PROVISION OF
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AS A REMEDY FOR SECURING
ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE."
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. CONVENTION CENTER PROJECT APPROVAL OF STEEL TRADE
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 AND RELEASE FROM FURTHER DELAY
CLAIMS:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Order No. , Approving change
order No. 3 to Agreement No. 4857 with W & W Steel Company, Inc. for a
total add amount of $129,665 and releasing W & W Steel Company, Inc.
from further claims of delay by the City of Palm Springs.
City Council Agenda
June 29,2005
Page 9
4.13. APPOINTMENT OF VARIOUS COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD
MEMBERS FOR THE 2005 ANNUAL RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Appoint one-member to the Administrative Appeals Board for a
term ending June 30, 2008; and appoint one-member to the Board
to fill a mid-term vacancy for the term ending June 30, 2007.
2. Appoint three-members to the Palm Springs International Airport
Commission for terms ending June 30, 2008; and appoint one
member to the Commission to fill a mid-term vacancy for the term
ending June 30, 2006.
3. Appoint two-members to the Historic Site Preservation Board for
terms ending June 30, 2008; and appoint one-member to the Board
to fill a mid-term vacancy for the term ending June 30, 2007.
4. Appoint three-members to the Human Rights Commission for terms
ending June 30, 2008.
5. Appoint one-member to the Library Board for the term ending June
30, 2008.
6. Appoint three-members to the Parks and Recreation Commission
for the terms ending June 30, 2008.
7. Appoint one-member to the Personnel Board for the term ending
June 30, 2008.
8. Appoint two-members to the Planning Commission for the terms
ending June 30, 2008.
9. Appoint two-members to the Public Arts Commission for the terms
ending June 30, 2008.
10. Appoint one-member to the Rent Review Commission for the term
ending June 30, 2008.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. WAIVER OF GREENS AND CART FEES FOR THE AWF DESERT
CELEBRITY CLASSIC:
RECOMMENDATION: Deny the fee waiver request.
City Council Agenda
June 29,2005
Page 10
5.13. PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE PALM SPRINGS
DESERT RESORTS CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY AND
IT'S OBJECTIVES:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA IN SUPPORT OF THE PALM SPRINGS DESERT
RESORTS CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY, THE
CREATION AND OBJECTIVES OF A SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO
REVISE THE BYLAWS, AND THE RECRUITMENT OF A NEW
PRESIDENT."
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 6, 2005, City Hall Council Chamber, preceded by a Closed Session at
5:00 P.M., City Hall Small Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
PALM SPRINGS CITY HALL-SMALL CONFERENCE ROOM
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4:30 P.M.
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 Goverment 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,Jolnn 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 Govermnent Code Section
54956.8, to enable the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Patin Springs ("Agency') to consider negotiations with John Wessman
relative to that certain real property located on the northwest comer of
Patin 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.
C. Undeveloped Parcel/Tahquitz Drive-Wessman Development
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Govermnent Code Section
54956.8, to enable the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Pahn Springs ("Agency')to consider negotiations with John Wessman
relative to a 36,000 square foot parcel located at the southwest corner of Tahquitz
and Cahuilla Rd, and to give direction to its negotiator, David Ready, regarding
the price and terms of payment for 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 Avenida Caballeros-Enterprise Companies
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Govennnent Code Section 54956.8, to
enable the City Council to consider negotiations with Candace Casey,
representing Enterprise Companies, and to give direction to its negotiator,David
Ready,relative to that undeveloped parcel on the southeast corner of Avenida
Caballeros and Amado Road (across the street to the east of the Palm Springs
Convention Center), consisting of approximately 9.3 acres, regarding the price
and terms of payment for this property.
C. 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 prim and terns of
payment for this property.
D. 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
hnvestments, 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 Govennnent 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
Pahn 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
Pahn Springs Management&Professional Employees, General Unit and the
Pahn 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 its 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 76918 6 4-952 7.
POSTED 6/24/2005