HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/4/2005 - STAFF REPORTS (23) CITY COUNCIL
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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4:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
May 4, 2005 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
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Ron Oden, Mayor
Mike McCulloch, Mayor Pro Tern
Ginny Foat, Councilmember
Chris Mills, Councilmember
Steve Pougnet, Councilmember
The City of Palm Springs draft 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 unify among all our citizens.
David H. Ready, City Manager
Troy Butzlaff, Assistant City Manager Douglas C. Holland, City Attorney
James Thompson, City Clerk Thomas Kanarr, 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.
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.
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
May 4,2005
Page 2
6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop 262.
INVOCATION: Pastor Jim Griffes, Palm Springs Presbyterian Church.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS:
Public Service Recognition Week.
Presentation from the Palm Springs International Film Festival outlining the festival
benefits to the City of Palm Springs.
California State University San Bernardino — Development Update and Request for
Funds.
May 2005 as Mental Health Month.
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 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 1, 2005,
with no Public Testimony at this time, 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 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 Council Agenda
May 4,2005
Page 3
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.
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, May 4, 2005 City Council Agenda.
2.13. 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 APRIL 9, 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 1004776 THROUGH
1005068."
2.C. APPROVING THE JAMES O. JESSIE DESERT-HIGHLAND UNITY
CENTER (CASE 3.2692) CONCEPTUAL DESIGN FOR A 2,000
SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO TWO EXISTING BUILDINGS, AND THE
MODIFICATION OF EXISTING BATHROOMS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
THE "AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT" (ADA), LOCATED AT
4800 TRAMVIEW, ZONE 0, LAND USE — CIVIC, PARKS AND
RECREATION, SECTION 34, APN 669-330-025:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minute Order No. , approving an
expansion of the James O. Jessie Desert-Highland Unity Center, as
submitted by Interactive Design, Inc. and direct staff to proceed with the
final preparation of construction plans and bid documents.
2.D. ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW SPECIAL REVENUE FUND TO BE
NAMED THE SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT FUND:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND TO BE CALLED THE 'SPECIAL
DEVELOPMENT FUND' AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
FINANCE TO CREATE THE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES (COST
CENTERS) AND ACCOUNT NUMBERS."
City Council Agenda
May 4,2005
Page 4
2.E. PROPOSED AGREEMENT WITH PFEIFFER PARTNERS FOR A
SPACE PLANNING FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE PALM SPRINGS
PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No.
approving Agreement No. with Pfeiffer Partners for professional
services for a space planning feasibility study at the Palm Springs Public
Library building in the amount of $128,000; and 2) Authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents. A
2.F. AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND
COMPENSATION PLAN:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. "'A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO THE ALLOCATED
: POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN, ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION
NO. 20974."
2.G. APPROVE FINAL MAP 32233-1, PALM SPRINGS CLASSIC, LLC,
EAST SIDE OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL, SOUTH OF VISTA CHINO,
SECTIONS 7 AND 18, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING FINAL MAP 32233-1 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG
THE EAST SIDE OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL, SOUTH OF VISTA CHINO,
IN SECTIONS 7 AND 18, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, AND
APPROVING A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH
PALM SPRINGS CLASSIC, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY." A
2.1-1. APPROVE FINAL MAP 32233-2, PALM SPRINGS CLASSIC, LLC,
EAST SIDE OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL, SOUTH OF VISTA CHINO,
SECTIONS 7 AND 18, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING FINAL MAP 32233-2 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG
THE EAST SIDE OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL, SOUTH OF VISTA CHINO,
IN SECTIONS 7 AND 18, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, AND
APPROVING A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH
PALM SPRINGS CLASSIC, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY." A
2.1. APPROVE FINAL MAP 32233-3, PALM SPRINGS CLASSIC, LLC,
EAST SIDE OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL, SOUTH OF VISTA CHINO,
SECTIONS 7 AND 18, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING FINAL MAP 32233-3 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG
THE EAST SIDE OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL, SOUTH OF VISTA CHINO,
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May 4,2005
Page 5
IN SECTIONS 7 AND 18, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, AND
APPROVING A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH
PALM SPRINGS CLASSIC, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY." A
2.J. APPROVE FINAL MAP 32233-4, PALM SPRINGS CLASSIC, LLC,
EAST SIDE OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL, SOUTH OF VISTA CHINO,
SECTIONS 7 AND 18, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING FINAL MAP 32233-4 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG
THE EAST SIDE OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL, SOUTH OF VISTA CHINO,
IN SECTIONS 7, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, AND
APPROVING A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH
PALM SPRINGS CLASSIC, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY." A
2.K. AWARD CONTRACT TO TRI-STAR CONTRACTING FOR BLOW SAND
REMOVAL AT GENE AUTRY TRAIL, INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND
VISTA CHINO IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,000:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. , approving
Agreement No. with Tri-Star Contracting for blow sand removal at
Gene Autry Trail, Indian Canyon Drive, and Vista Chino in the amount of
$70,000, CP 05-12; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A
21. ENCROACHMENT LICENSE FOR 530 W. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. , approving
Agreement No. for the issuance of an Encroachment License to
Steven Cheroske, to allow the maintenance of existing retaining walls,
pool decking, carport canopy, entrance steps and landscaping within the
public right-of-way at 530 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way; and 2) Authorize the
City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A
2.M. AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4487 WITH VSA
AIRPORTS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,500:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minute Order No. , authorizing
Amendment No. 7 to Agreement No. A4487 with VSA Airports, Inc. for
landscape architectural services for Phase 3 for the new holdroom/garden
passenger area, in the amount of $29,500, FAA AIP Project No. 3-06-
0181-37, CP 2005-11. A4487.
2.N. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY FOR REAL
PROPERTY SERVICES FOR INDIAN/INTERSTATE 10 INTERCHANGE:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. approving
Agreement No. with Riverside County in an amount not to exceed
$199,800 for real property services for the Indian/Interstate 10
Interchange, CP 00-14; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A
City Council Agenda
May 4,2005
Page 6
2.0. CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 2, WITH DUDEK & ASSOCIATES, INC.
IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,500, FOR REVISIONS TO THE PROJECT
DESCRIPTION AND EIR ANALYSIS SECTION AND FOR
MANAGEMENT OF THE TRAFFIC ANALYSIS PEER REVIEW, AS
PART OF THE EIR, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 371,000 SQUARE
FOOT COMMERCIAL CENTER, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL (STATE HIGHWAY 111) AND
RAMON ROAD, ZONE M-1-P, SECTION 17:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minute Order No. , approving
Amendment No. 2, with Dudek & Associates, Inc. in the amount of
$46,500, for revisions to the project description and EIR analysis section
and for management of the traffic analysis peer review, as part of the EIR,
for the development of a 371,000 square foot commercial center, located
at the northeast corner of Gene Autry Trail (State Highway 111) and
Ramon Road, Zone M-1-P, Section 17.
2.P. 2005 PALM SPRINGS SMOOTH JAZZ FESTIVAL:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. , approving
Agreement No. with Desert Healthcare Foundation for event
promotion and the waiver of banner fees for the 2005 Palm Springs
Smooth Jazz Festival; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING CERTAIN
REGULATORY ORDINANCES TO FACILITATE THE 2005 PALM
SPRINGS SMOOTH JAZZ FESTIVAL." A
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion are considered at this time.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 2.04.080 TO CORRECT THE DATE OF THE CITY'S
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its
entirety and read by title only; and 2) Introduce on first reading, Ordinance
No. , "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.04.080 OF THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
ELECTION DATES FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS."
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
City Council Agenda
May 4,2005
Page 7
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. PROPOSED FEE WAIVER FOR THE SALTON SEA CENTENNIAL
CELEBRATION:
RECOMMENDATION: Deny request to waive fees due to the City's
current budget deficit.
5.13. GOLF COURSE RESTORATION REPAIRS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. approving
Change Order No. 1 to Purchase Order No. 516170 to James O. Rue
Construction in the amount of $52,621.85; and 2) Adopt Resolution
No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE
2004-05 FISCAL YEAR BY APPROPRIATING $39,014.83 FROM THE
GENERAL FUND BALANCE TO ACCOUNT 001-4201-43200 TO COVER
THE REMAINING ESTIMATED COST OF STORM DAMAGE REPAIRS
TO THE TAHQUITZ CREEK GOLF RESORT."
5.C. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO AMD CONSTRUCTION
GROUP, INC FOR — EXPAND TERM INAL/HOLDROOMS — ADD
CHECKPOINT PROJECT (AIP 3-06-0181-37 AND 38, CITY PROJECT
NO. 2005-01:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH AMD
CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,780,000 FOR -
EXPAND TERM INAL/H OLD ROOM S-ADD CHECKPOINT PROJECT AT
THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (AIP 3-06-0181-37
AND 38 CITY PROJECT NO. 2005-01), ESTABLISHING THE PROJECT
ADMINISTRATOR AND ADMINISTRATION PARAMETERS;" and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A
5.1). FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF THE
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. approving
Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 3090 with the Palm Springs
International Film Festival extending the term to June 30, 2010; and 2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to
effectuate the Amendment. A3090.
5.E. ESTABLISH A CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE FOR THE PALM
SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER OPENING EVENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint a two-member City Council subcommittee
for the Palm Springs Convention Center Opening Event.
City Council Agenda
May 4,2005
Page 8
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, May 11, 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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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ISSUES
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR:
A. 4109 East Palm Canyon Dr. -Terry Johnson,representing 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.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION: None.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ISSUES
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
A. Golf Course Hotel-Bill Swank,Sr.
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Govermnent 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. 115 acres north of Tramview Road/west of Indian Canyon Drive - Bureau of
Land Management(BLM)
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8,
to enable the City Council to consider negotiations with a representative of
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and to give direction to its
negotiator, John Raymond, relative to that certain real property consisting of
approximately 115 acres located north of Tramview Road and west of Indian
Canyon Drive,regarding the price and terms of payment for this property.
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION:
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:
A. Exposure to Litigation-Two
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. Labor Negotiations--Palm Springs Management&Professional Employees
and General Unit
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 and General Units.
If additional information if needed, please contact Marilynn Hannon in the Office of the Assistant City Manager at
(760) 323-8202. 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 at(760) 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(760) 864-
9527. Posted April 29, 2005.
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