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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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June 1 , 2005 4:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
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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.
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
June 1,2005
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: Boy Scout Troop 262.
INVOCATION: Rabi Ofseyer, Temple Isaiah.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS:
United Way.
Tourism Program, Budget Joint Advisory Committee.
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. ESTABLISHING SERVICE CHARGE BILLING POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES TO PLACE SEWER SERVICE CHARGES ON THE
PROPERTY TAX ROLLS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING SEWER SERVICE CHARGE BILLING
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES."
City Council Agenda
June 1,2005
Page 3
1.13. CASE 5.1024, PD-306 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM 32675, AN
APPLICATION BY CONTEMPO HOMES FOR APPROVAL OF THE
ALEXANDER COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, TO SUBDIVIDE A 6.06
GROSS ACRE SITE INTO TWENTY-FIVE (25) RESIDENTIAL LOTS
AND FOR A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) DETACHED
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES AT THE PALM SPRINGS COUNTRY
CLUB, AND VACATION OF THE NORTHERLY 115' OF THE RIGHT OF
WAY OF WHITEWATER CLUB DRIVE, LOCATED AT 2800
WHITEWATER CLUB DRIVE, ZONE RGA (8), SECTION 1, T45, R4E,
APN 501191012:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, APPROVING CASE NO.
5.1024-PD-306, A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 32675, FOR A TWENTY-FIVE (25) LOT
SUBDIVISION AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWENTY-FIVE (25)
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND ASSOCIATED ON AND OFF-SITE
IMPROVEMENTS ON 6.06 ACRES, AND FINDING THE VACATION OF
THE NORTHERLY 115' OF WHITEWATER CLUB DRIVE RIGHT OF
WAY CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION
ELEMENT, LOCATED AT 2800 WHITEWATER CLUB DRIVE, WITHIN
THE PALM SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB, R-G-A (8) ZONE, SECTION 1,
T4S, R4E, SBBM, APN 501190012."
I.C. CASE NO. 5.1036 ZTA — ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT
AND MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES
REGARDING APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to June 8, 2005,
with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the 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.
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 1,2005
Page 4
The City Council will recess as the City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment
Agency.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Minutes of May
18, 2005.
RA2. AWARD CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT TO JERRY OGBURN FOR
THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CENTER:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve an agreement with Jerry Ogburn, ReDac2, for
the management of the Palm Springs Downtown Development Center in the
amount of$160,000. A
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
Agenda, June 1, 2005 City Council Agenda.
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the City Council Minutes of May 11,
2005, May 18, 2005, and May 25, 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 7, 2005;" 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 1005372 THROUGH 1005649."
2.D. SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT INCREASING THE AUTHORIZED
STAFFING FOR THE PARAMEDIC PROGRAM TO THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE (MERR)
AND THE PALM SPRINGS FIRE SAFETY UNIT (PSFSU):
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. , approving a
side letter agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Palm
City Council Agenda
June 1,2005
Page 5
Springs Fire Safety Unit for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006
increasing the authorized staffing for the paramedic program. A5018.
2.E. CONSTRUCTION OF NON-REVENUE TERMINAL PARKING:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minute Order No. approving plans
and specifications and directing staff to solicit bids for the construction of
the Non-Revenue Parking Terminal, City Project CP2004-07, and the
engineer's construction cost estimate of$568,000.00.
2.F. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4835, WITH THE
BIGHORN INSTITUTE, EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY PUBLIC
EXHIBITION OF A BIGHORN SHEEP ENTITLE "PASQUINO" AT CITY
CALL THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2005:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. _, authorizing
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A4835 with the Bighorn Institute,
extending the public display of a Bighorn Sheep sculpture entitled
"Pasquino" at City Hall through December 31, 2005; and 2) Authorize the
City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A4835.
2.G. EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE RENEWAL FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2005-06:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minute Order No. , approving the
City of Palm Springs Workers' Compensation insurance renewal effective
July 1, 2005.
2.H. INSURANCE RENEWALS FOR THE CITY'S AIRPORT, AERO
SQUADRON AIRCRAFT, ALL-RISK PROPERTY,
EARTHQUAKE/FLOOD (PRIMARY LEVEL), CRIME, BOILER AND
MACHINERY, EXCESS GENERAL LIABILITY, AND AUTO PHYSICAL
DAMAGE (CALEASE) INSURANCE:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minute Order No. , approving
insurance renewals for the City's Airport, Aero Squadron Aircraft, all-risk
property, earthquake/flood (primary level), crime, boiler and machinery,
excess general liability, and auto physical damage (CaLease) insurance.
2.1. AWARD CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH ALBERT A.
WEBB ASSOCIATES AND HARRIS REALTY APPRAISAL FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE FORMATION OF
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. , approving
Agreement No. with Albert A. Webb Associates, in the amount of
$30,000.00 for Assessment Engineering Services for Community Facilities
District No. 1; 2) Approve Minute Order No. , approving
Agreement No. with Harris Realty Appraisal, in the amount of
$30,000.00 for Appraisal Consultant Services for Community Facilities
District No. 1; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A and A
City Council Agenda
June 1,2005
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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion are considered at this time.
3. LEGISLATIVE: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 BUDGET:
Direct staff as appropriate.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. PURCHASE OF ARMORED RESCUE VEHICLE:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No , authorizing the
City Attorney to prepare a gift agreement with the Palm Springs Police
Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association FOB The Gary Kitchen
Memorial Foundation for $155,000.00 for the funding of a Lenco Industries
BearCat vehicle, and approve the agreement; 2) Adopt Minute Order No.
authorizing the Office of Emergency Services to purchase a
"BearCat" armored vehicle for the City from Lenco Industries in the
amount of $211,329.52 via participation in the California Counter Drug
Procurement Program authorized under Section 1122 of the National
Defense Authorization Act of 1994; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary documents. A
5.13. PROPOSED TEMPORARY MODIFICATIONS TO OPERATE A
COOLING CENTER IN CONJUNCTION WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY'S
SUMMER CRISIS PLAN, TO BE HOSTED BY THE WELL IN THE
DESERT AND EPISCOPAL COMMUNITY SERVICES D.B.A. THE
DESERT RESOURCE CENTER:
RECOMMENDATION: Direct the City Manager to modify the days and
hours of operation, on an as-needed basis, at the Dr. R. G. Frey-Jaycees
Community Building for the designated Cooling Center operated by The
Well in the Desert and Episcopal Community Services, d.b.a. the Desert
Resource Center.
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 8, 2005, 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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CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
PALM SPRINGS CITY HALL — SMALL CONFERENCE ROOM
Wednesday, June 1, 2005
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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. Prairie Schooner Site — Pele 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 Laurie Kibby,
representing Pele Development, and to give direction to its negotiator,
David Ready, relative to that certain real property known as the Prairie
Schooner site on Andreas Road, adjacent to the Wyndham Hotel,
regarding the price and terms of payment for this property.
C. Desert Fashion Plaza — John 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 Familv 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 Litiqation —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 Litiqation — 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 Sprinqs Manaqement & Professional Employees, General Unit and
Palm Sprinqs 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 Neqotiator— 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. 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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