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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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May 18, 2005 w 4:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
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 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. It 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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City Council Agenda
May 18,2005
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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: Palm Springs Air Force ROTC Junior Color Guard.
INVOCATION: Reverend Richard Drasen, Palm Springs Church for Today.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS:
Gary S. Lueders, Palm Springs International Airport Commission.
Golden Bear Awards.
Police Week.
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:
1. A. PROPOSED FISCAL 2005-2006 BUDGET:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive public testimony; and 2) Discuss and
direct staff as appropriate.
I.B. PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE
ACCOUNTS ON THE TAX ROLL:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive public testimony; and 2) Adopt
Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING CERTAIN
WASTE DISPOSAL ACCOUNTS BE DELINQUENT AND DIRECTING
THAT SAID ACCOUNTS BE PLACED ON THE TAX ROLL."
City Council Agenda
May 18,2005
Page 3
PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the
City Council and the Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency 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.
Veolia Water America West formerly U.S. Filter Operating Services
Contract Extension —Wastewater Services Agreement
The City Council will recess as a Joint Meeting of the City Council and the City of Palm
Community Redevelopment Agency.
JOINT MEETING CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PUBLIC HEARING:
RA1. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A0399C A DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH VIP MOTOR CARS, INC., TO
RECALCULATE THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FORMULA FOR THE
RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF THE AUTO DEALERSHIP AND EXTEND
THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL 12 YEARS:
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECOMMENDATION: Adopt
Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO.
A0399C WITH VIP MOTOR CARS, LTD. AND FDH ENTERPRISES, INC. TO
RECALCULATE THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FORMULA FOR THE
RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF THE AUTO DEALERSHIP AND EXTEND
THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FOR TWELVE YEARS FOR PROPERTY
IMPROVEMENTS AT AN AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP AT 4095 EAST PALM
CANYON DRIVE, MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1." A0399C.
CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION: 1) 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 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGREEMENT NO. A0399C, A
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH VIP MOTOR CARS,
LTD. AND FDH ENTERPRISES, INC.;" and 2) Adopt Resolution No. "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 33421.1 AND
33445 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH & SAFETY CODE RELATING TO
City Council Agenda
May 18,2005
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
WITH VIP MOTOR CARS, LTD. AND FDH ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR
PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS AT AN AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP AT 4095
EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1." A0399C.
RA2. DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE HIGHLANDS
PALM SPRINGS VENTURE TO CONSTRUCT FOUR (4) MODERATE-INCOME
HOMES ON AGENCY-OWNED PARCELS IN THE DESERT HIGHLAND
GATEWAY AREA FOR THE PURPOSE OF FACILITATING THE DESERT
HIGHLAND INFILL PROGRAM:
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT 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 HIGHLAND PALM SPRINGS VENTURE, LLC., A NEVADA
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, TO EFFECTUATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF
FOUR MODERATE-INCOME SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES IN THE DESERT
HIGHLAND GATEWAY NEIGHBORHOOD, MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1."
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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 A DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND PALM SPRINGS VENTURE,
LLC., A NEVADA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF FOUR SINGLE-FAMILY MODERATE-INCOME HOMES IN THE DESERT
HIGHLAND AREA OF MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1."
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PUBLIC HEARING:
RA3. PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 BUDGET:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive public testimony; and 2) Discuss and direct
staff as appropriate.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following routine matters may be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may be
removed by the Agency Members for separate discussion at this time, or under Acceptance of
the Agenda.
RA4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency
Minutes of March 2, 2005, and March 16, 2005.
City Council Agenda
May 18,2005
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RA5. DDA IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH VISTA SUNRISE
APARTMENTS, LP, AND MBA DEVELOPMENT CORP. TO CLARIFY THE
TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TO THE PROJECT, AMEND TERMS OF THE
NOTE(S) TO CONFORM TO SENIOR LENDER REQUIREMENTS, AND
RESTRUCTURE AGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BE COMPATIBLE
WITH REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE;
ALSO APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT FOR OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS
ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COUNTY HEALTH CARE FACILITY:
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECOMMENDATION. Adopt
Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT AND
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH VISTA
SUNRISE APARTMENTS, LP TO CLARIFY CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THE
RESTATED AND AMENDED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENTS ("RADDA") TO EFFECTUATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
LOW-INCOME HIV/AIDS APARTMENT COMPLEX AND FAMILY CARE
FACILITY WEST OF SUNRISE WAY, SOUTH OF VISTA CHINO ROAD."
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CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY PALM SPRINGS, VISTA SUNRISE APARTMENTS, LP, AND THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE IN THE AMOUNT
OF $125,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OFF-SITE
IMPROVEMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LOW-
INCOME HIV/AIDS APARTMENT COMPLEX AND FAMILY CARE FACILITY
WEST OF SUNRISE WAY, SOUTH OF VISTA CHINO ROAD, MERGED
PROJECT AREA NO. 1." A
RA6. AMENDMENT 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A0478C TO AN OWNER
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH WESSMAN DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BOUTIQUE HOTEL AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CAHUILLA ROAD AND TAHQUITZ CANYON
WAY:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. _ "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
NO. A0478C WITH JOHN WESSMAN, D/B/A WESSMAN DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BOUTIQUE HOTEL AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CAHUILLA ROAD AND TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY,
MERGED PROJECT AREA. NO. 1." A0478C.
City Council Agenda
May 18,2005
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RA7. AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH DESIGN WITHIN
REACH FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 296 NORTH INDIAN CANYON
DRIVE, MERGED PROJECT NO. 2:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH DESIGN
WITHIN REACH FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 296 NORTH INDIAN
CANYON DRIVE, MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 2;" and 2) Authorizing the
Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. A—C.
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 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
May 18, 2005 City Council Agenda.
2.13. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS FOR APRIL 2005:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file Staff Authorized Agreements
covering the period April 1 through April 30, 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 APRIL 23, 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 1005078 THROUGH
1005339."
2.1). TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2005:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file Treasurer's Investment Report as
of March 31, 2005.
2.E. OPENING-NIGHT FIREWORKS DISPLAY FOR PALM SPRINGS
POWER:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING CERTAIN
REGULATORY ORDINANCES TO FACILITATE A FIREWORKS
DISPLAY FOR THE OPENING-NIGHT FESTIVITIES OF THE PALM
SPRINGS POWER BASEBALL TEAM AT PALM SPRINGS STADIUM ON
JUNE 3, 2005."
City Council Agenda
May 18,2005
Page 7
2.F. FINAL MAP 31263 AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
WITH KRIZMAN DESERT INVESTMENTS, LLC, PROPERTY AT 2850
NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, SECTION 2, 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 31263 FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 2850 N. INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, IN SECTION 2,
TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST, AND APPROVING A
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH KRIZMAN DESERT
INVESTMENTS, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY;"
and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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2.G. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A4713 WITH SDC, LLC AN
EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF THE TAHQUITZ CREEK RESORT HOTEL:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. _, authorizing
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A4713 with SDC, LLC, and exclusive
agreement to negotiate for the development of the Tahquitz Creek Resort
Hotel; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents. A4713.
2.1-1. RESIGNATION OF GARY S. LUEDERS FROM THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSIONER:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Gary
Lueders from the Palm Springs International Airport Commission; and 2)
Direct the City Clerk to provide for the City Council to fill the vacancy
during the 2005 annual recruitment process.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion are considered at this time.
3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW SPECIAL REVENUE FUND TO BE
NAMED THE NEIGHBORHOOD INVOLVEMENT FUND:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) 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 'NEIGHBORHOOD
INVOLVEMENT FUND' AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
FINANCE TO CREATE THE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES (COST
CENTERS) AND ACCOUNT NUMBERS;" and 2) Adopt Resolution No.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE
2004-2005 FISCAL YEAR (TRANSFER $12,597.70 FROM THE
GENERAL FUND TO THE NEW FUND)."
City Council Agenda
May 18,2005
Page 8
3.13. PROPOSED ORDINANCE MODIFYING THE PROCUREMENT AND
CONTRACTING CHAPTER OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL
CODE:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its
entirety and read by title only; 2) Introduce on first reading, Ordinance No.
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 7.01.040 OF THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "CONTRACT"
AND "PURCHASE ORDER" AS SUCH TERMS ARE USED IN THE
CITY'S PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING CODE."
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION ADOPTING A CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
VISION STATEMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ADOPTING
A CITY OF PALM SPRINGS VISION STATEMENT."
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. AGREEMENT FOR PLACEMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC
ART BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND PALM SPRINGS
CLASSIC, LLC:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. , authorizing an
agreement for placement and reimbursement of public art between the
' City of Palm Springs and Palm Springs Classic, LLC in an amount not to
exceed $500,000 for the placement of works of art on the Escena Project;
and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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5.13. AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO AGREEMENT NO. 4372 WITH PAC WEST
LAND CARE, INC.:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No.
extending Agreement No. A4372 with Pac West Land Care, Inc. for one
year beginning July 1, 2005; 2) Approve Minute Order No.
approving Amendment No. 8 to Agreement No. A4372 with Pac West
Land Care, Inc. in the amount of $140,315 per year; and 3) Authorize the
City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A4372.
5.C. MOTORCYCLE PARKING ON AMADO ROAD:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING MOTORCYCLE PARKING FOR THE
NORTH SIDE OF AMADO ROAD BETWEEN NORTH PALM CANYON
DRIVE TO A POINT SIXTY (60) FEET WESTERLY THEREFROM
BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6:00 PM ON THURSDAYS UNTIL 11:00 PM
ON SUNDAYS."
City Council Agenda
May 18,2005
Page 9
5.1). AGREEMENT FOR RECRUITMENT SERVICES:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Minute Order No. authorizing the
City Attorney to prepare a contract services agreement with Mathis &
Associates to provide executive recruitment services in an amount not-to-
exceed $29,000; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents
necessary to effectuate the agreement; and 3) 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." A
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 Regular Meeting at
6:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 1, 2005, Council Chamber, preceded by a Closed Session
at 5:00 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. 4109 East Palm Canyon Dr. -Terry Tohnson, 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.
B. Desert Fashion Plaza—Tohn 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-Bill Swank, Sr.
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 Across From the Convention Center—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. South Palm Canyon Drive, North of Acanto—Frank Eder
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.8, to enable the City Council to consider negotiations with Frank
Eder, Newport Coast Capital Management, relative to that certain vacant
29.67 acres located near South Palm Canyon, north of Acanto, and to give
direction to its negotiator, John Raymond, regarding the price and terms
of payment for this property.
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION: None.
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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 Palm 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 May 13, 2005.
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