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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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AGENDA
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June 15, 2005 5:00 PM Closed Session
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 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.
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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.
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City Council Agenda
June 15,2005
Page 2
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 REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Palm Springs Air Force ROTC Junior Color Guard.
INVOCATION: Reverend Kevin Johnson, Bloom of the Desert Ministries.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS:
Swearing in of new Police Officers: Jacquelyn Bridgewater and Raymond Miller.
Commendations from the Palm Springs Police Department awarded to Fire Department
Personnel and Pilot Steve DeJesus.
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:
PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the
City Council on Consent Calendar and other 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 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.
City Council Agenda
June 15,2005
Page 3
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 Acceptance 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
June 15, 2005 City Council Agenda.
2.B. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR MAY 2005:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file Staff Authorized Agreements
covering the period May 1 through May 31, 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 PAYROLL WARRANTS FOR
THE PERIOD ENDED MAY 21, 2005;" and 2) A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 1005681 THROUGH 1005908 THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT
OF $2,741,006.47."
2.D. PROPOSED TEN-MONTH LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH EVA'S AT THE
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. approving
lease agreements between the City of Palm Springs and Eva's at Palm
Springs International Airport, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, for
the operation of two (2) retail merchandise units ("Retail Carts") for a
period of ten (10) months; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute
all necessary documents. A and A
2.E. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
NEW REGIONAL HOLDROOMS, FAA PROJECT EXPAND TERMINAL
HOLDROOMS-ADD CHECKPOINT PHASE 3 (PART 2), CITY PROJECT
NO. CP2005-10:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. approving
plans and specifications for the construction of the New Regional
Holdrooms, FAA Project Expand Terminal Holdrooms-add Checkpoint
Phase 3 (Part 2) and City Project No. CP2005-10, and the engineer's
construction cost estimate of $15,500,000; and 2) Direct staff to proceed
with the solicitation of bids for Project No. 2005-10.
City Council Agenda
June 15,2005
Page 4
2.F. FILING OF NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROCEEDING AND
ACCOUNTING REPORTS FOR SEVEN PUBLIC NUISANCES:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive and file the proceedings and
accounting reports for the abatement of seven public nuisances located
throughout the City; and 2) Direct staff to set the public hearing for July 6,
2005.
2.G. THE NAMING OF THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT
FIRING RANGE IN HONOR OF COMMANDER JAMES A. HEAZLETT:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, NAMING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S FIRING RANGE
THE 'JAMES A. HEAZLETT FIRING RANGE' IN HONOR OF
COMMANDER HEAZLETT."
2.1-1. CASE 5.1047 — AN APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
FOR CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF THE MOVIE COLONY TRAFFIC
CALMING PROGRAM, LOCATED EAST OF INDIAN CANYON DRIVE,
NORTH OF ALEJO ROAD, SOUTH OF TAMARISK ROAD AND WEST
OF VIA MIRALESTE, SECTION 11:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minute Order No. granting
conceptual approval of Case No. 5.1047, an application by the City of
Palm Springs for the Movie Colony Traffic Calming Program.
2.1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting
of June 8, 2005.
2.J. CASE 5.0973-PD-287, APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 117,000, WITH LSA ASSOCIATES
INC., FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT FOR CASE NO 5.0973-PD, AN APPLICATION BY WESSMAN
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BOULDERS PROJECT AND FOR CASE NO
5.0996-PD-294 (TTM 31766), AN APPLICATION BY WESSMAN
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CRESCENDO PROJECT:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 21191 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL AND RESCINDING THE APPROVAL OF CASE NO. 5.0996-
PD FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 294 (PD-294) AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31766;" 2) Approve Minute Order No.
authorizing an agreement with LSA Associates Inc., for the preparation of
a joint Environmental Impact Report for Case No. 5.0973-PD, an
application by Wessman Development, for the development of the
Boulders project, and Case No. 5.0996-PD, an application by Wessman
Development for the Crescendo project, in the amount of$117,000; and 3)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary and related
documents for the implementation of such actions. A
City Council Agenda
June 15,2005
Page 5
2.K. PARTIAL SUSPENSION OF THE SEWER FACILITY FEE::
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
SUSPENDING COLLECTION OF 40% OF THE CITY SEWER FACILITY
FEE CHARGED FOR CONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS, FOR
THE PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2005 TO JUNE 30, 2006 AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS AND
CONTRACTS WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES FOR THE
PROVISION OF SEWER SERVICES TO PROPERTIES OUTSIDE OR
ADJACENT TO THE CITY."
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion are considered at this time.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 164, MOUNTAIN GATE II:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LIMITED
OBLIGATION BONDS IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF
NOT TO EXCEED $3,806,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING
THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 164 ("MOUNTAIN
GATE II"), AND APPROVING RELATED AGREEMENTS AND
ACTIONS;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A and A
3.6. SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARINGS
REGARDING THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS
CITYWIDE STREET LIGHTING AND PARKWAY MAINTENANCE
DISTRICTS, FISCAL YEAR 2005-06:
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING STREET LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3 ("CROSSLEY TRACT"); AND
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;"
2. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING
ON STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3
("CROSSLEY TRACT"); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-
06;"
City Council Agenda
June 15,2005
Page 6
3. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING STREET LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 ("EAGLE WAY AREA"); AND
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;"
4. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING
ON STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4
("EAGLE WAY AREA"); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-
06;"
5. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING PARKWAY MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 6A ("FAIRPORT DEVELOPMENT"); AND THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;"
6. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6A ("FAIRPORT
DEVELOPMENT"); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-
06;"
7. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING PARKWAY MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 6B ("PARKSIDE ESTATES"); AND THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED
THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;"
8. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6B ("PARKSIDE
ESTATES"); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-
06;"
City Council Agenda
June 15,2005
Page 7
9. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING PARKWAY MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 6C ("PARK SONORA TRACT"); AND THE LEVY
AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED
THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;"
10. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6C ("PARK
SONORA TRACT"); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-
06;"
11. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING PARKWAY MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 7 ("SUNRISE NORTE"); AND THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED
THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;"
12. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7 ("SUNRISE
NORTE"); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-
06;"
13. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING PARKWAY MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 8 ("VINTAGE PALMS"); AND THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED
THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;"
14. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 8 ("VINTAGE
PALMS"); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-
06;"
City Council Agenda
June 15,2005
Page 8
15. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING PARKWAY MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 9 ("FLORA VISTA"); AND THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED
THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;"
16. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 9 ("FLORA
VISTA"); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-
06;"
17. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING PARKWAY MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 10 ("MOUNTAIN GATE"); AND THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED
THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;"
18. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10 ("MOUNTAIN
GATE"); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;"
19. Receive and file the preliminary Engineer's Report for Street
Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 1 and No. 2; and
20. Authorize the City Clerk to file the preliminary Engineer's Reports
for Street Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 3 and 4, and for
Parkway Maintenance Districts No. 6A, 613, 6C, and 7 through 10;
and to schedule and publish notice of a Public Hearing regarding
the annual levy of assessments therefore, for July 20, 2005.
3.C. ANNEXATION NO. 1 TO PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10,
MOUNTAIN GATE II:
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF
"MOUNTAIN GATE II" (TRACTS 32028-1 AND 32028) TO THE
PALM SPRINGS PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10
("MOUNTAIN GATE"); AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
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June 15,2005
Page 9
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING
FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;"
2. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
PRELIMINARILY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING THE ANNEXATION OF
"MOUNTAIN GATE II" (TRACTS 32028-1 AND 32028) TO
PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10 ("MOUNTAIN
GATE"); AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING FISCAL
YEAR 2005-06;"
3. Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY
IDENTIFIED AS "MOUNTAIN GATE ll" (TRACTS 32028-1 AND
32028) TO THE PARKWAY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10
("MOUNTAIN GATE"); AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING WITH
FISCAL YEAR 2005-06; AND CALLING A PROPERTY OWNER
PROTEST PROCEEDING TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED
PROPERTY OWNERS THE QUESTION OF LEVYING SUCH
ASSESSMENTS AND ESTABLISHING AN ASSESSMENT
RANGE FORMULA FOR SAID DISTRICT;" and
4. Authorize the City Clerk to file the preliminary Engineer's Report for
Annexation No. 1 to Parkway Maintenance District No. 10; and to
schedule and publish notice of a Public Hearing regarding the
annual levy of assessments therefore, for July 20, 2005.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. ADDITIONAL CHANGE ORDER AUTHORITY FOR THE CONVENTION
CENTER PROJECT:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING ALL CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDERS
FOR THE CONVENTION CENTER PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 02-
27, APPROVED BY THE PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR FROM
DECEMBER 16, 2004, THROUGH JUNE 15, 2005, AND AUTHORIZING
AN ADDITIONAL $500,000 IN CHANGE ORDER AUTHORITY TO THE
PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR."
City Council Agenda
June 15,2005
Page 10
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. ASSIGNMENT OF WYNDHAM HOTEL LAND LEASE TO HIGHLAND
HOSPITALITY LP:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. , approving the
assignment of the land sublease Agreement No. 2738 underlying the
Wyndham Hotel to Highland Hospitality LP; and 2) Authorizing the City
Manager to execute such documents as may be necessary to reflect
Council's approval. A2738.
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, June 29, 2005, 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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5:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ISSUES
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR:
A. 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.
B. Desert Fashion Plaza—iohn Wessman
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 Avenida Caballeros—Enterprise Companies
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government 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 price and terms of payment for this property.
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.
6. PERSONNEL MATTERS:
A. Conference with Labor Negotiator—Represented Units
Palm Springs Management & Professional Emplovees, 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 76 918 64-952 7.
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