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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 8, 2005 4:30 PM Closed Session
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6:00 PM Study Session
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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 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-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
June 8,2005
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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 STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
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PRESENTATIONS:
Fire Chief— Safely Surrendered Baby Program.
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/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 S,2005
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1. STUDY SESSION:
I.A. REVENUE ENHANCEMENT ALTERNATIVES.
1.13. REQUEST FOR SEASONAL UNRESTRICTED PARKING AT CITY
OWNED PARKING LOTS AND PARKING GARAGE:
Presentation by MainStreet.
1.C. PRIORITIZE FUTURE AGENDAISTUDY SESSION TOPICS:
(Docket Review).
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
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 8, 2005 City Council Agenda.
2.13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the June 1, 2005 City
Council meeting.
2.C. SAFELY SURRENDERED BABY PROGRAM:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ALL CITY FIRE STATIONS TO BE
DESIGNATED AS SAFE SURRENDER SITES."
2.11). AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC MUNICIPAL
CONSULTANTS FOR CONTRACT PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. approving
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A5005 with Pacific Municipal
Consultants for contract planning services; 2) Adopt Resolution No.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2004-05;" and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
documents to effectuate the agreement.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion are considered at this time.
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3. LEGISLATIVE:
3.A. ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 BUDGET, ALLOCATED
POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;"
and 2) Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 AND A MANAGEMENT PAY FOR
PERFORMANCE PROGRAM;" and 3) Authorize the City Manager and the
Director of Finance and Treasurer to make the necessary changes to the
final documents to reflect any changes adopted by the City Council at its
June 8, 2005 meeting.
The City Council will recess as the City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment
Agency.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the June 1, 2005 Community
Redevelopment Agency Meeting.
RA2. ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 BUDGET:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-
06."
Adjourn as the City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency and reconvene
as the City Council.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. 2005 FIREFIGHTER STAFFING FEDERAL GRANT (SAFER):
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE FIRE CHIEF TO SUBMIT A GRANT
REQUEST FOR PARTIAL FUNDING OF THREE FIREFIGHTERS
UNDER THE `2005 STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND
EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT' OF THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, AND THAT THE CITY
City Council Agenda
June 8,2005
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COUNCIL ACKNOWLEDGES THE COMMITMENT UNDER THE GRANT
THAT APPROPRIATE FINANCIAL. SUPPORT WILL BE SECURED FOR
THE APPLICANT'S COST SHARING OBLIGATIONS SHOULD THE CITY
ACCEPT THE GRANT."
5.B. SUSPEND CERTAIN PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR THE SUMMER
SEASON FOR DOWNTOWN CITY OWNED PARKING LOTS AND
PARKING GARAGE:
As necessitated by Study Session Item 1.B.
5.C. CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE — FIREWORKS:
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint a two member City Council subcommittee
to address fireworks displays in the City of Palm Springs.
5.D. 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; 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; and 10) Appoint one-member to the Rent Review Commission for
the term ending June 30, 2008.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS: Additional reports, general comments,
announcements, requests of staff and/or issues of concern to Councilmernbers are briefly
presented at this time.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council will adjourn to its next Regular Meeting at 6:00
P.M., Wednesday, June 15, 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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Wednesday, June 8, 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 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 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 Palm Springs Management & Professional
Employees, General Unit and the Palm Springs Police Officers
Association.
B. Conference with Labor Negotiator— 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(T'DD) is 7691864-9527.
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