CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262
www.palmspringsca.gov

AGENDA


Steve Pougnet, Mayor
Ginny Foat, Mayor Pro Tem
Rick Hutcheson, Councilmember
Paul Lewin, Councilmember
Chris Mills, 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, Esq., Ph.D., City Manager
James Thompson, City Clerk
Douglas C. Holland, City Attorney
Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager
Geoffrey S. Kiehl, 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 at a Public Hearing must file a “Speaker Card” with the City Clerk BEFORE the Public Hearing is called.

Pursuant to G.C. Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with the meeting is the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: City Hall Office of the City Clerk. Agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s website www.palmspringsca.gov. 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.

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5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER (Council Chamber):

PUBLIC COMMENT (Council Chamber): 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 (Small Conference Room): See Closed Session Agenda.

6:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Palm Springs Air Force ROTC Junior Color Guard.

INVOCATION: Pastor Jerrold N. Thompson, Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

ROLL CALL:

PRESENTATIONS:

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:

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.

1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1.A. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROJECT FINANCING AGREEMENT NO. A6144 WITH PALM SPRINGS PROMENADE, LLC; APPROVE AN ADDENDUM TO THE MUSEUM MARKET PLAZA SPECIFIC PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT; AND CONDUCT A CONFORMITY REVIEW UNDER SECTION V OF THE MUSEUM MARKET PLAZA SPECIFIC PLAN, FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A REVISED DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PLAN (“DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS”):

Addendum Part 1
Addendum Part 2

RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open the public hearing and receive public testimony; 2) Adopt Resolution No. ____, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROJECT FINANCING AGREEMENT WITH PALM SPRINGS PROMENADE, LLC; APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE MUSEUM MARKET PLAZA SPECIFIC PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT; AND IDENTIFYING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A REVISED DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PLAN (“DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS”) AS CONFORMING TO THE MUSEUM MARKET PLAZA SPECIFIC PLAN, FOR 13.2 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY AND NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE." A6144.

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: This portion of the meeting is set aside for brief general comments, 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.

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 THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file Report on the Posting of the October 17, 2012, City Council Agenda.

2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the City Council Minutes of October 3, 2012, and September 19, 2012.

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 9-01-12 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 417697 THROUGH 417740 TOTALING $59,709.65, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1058470 THROUGH 1058493 TOTALING $125,477.05, FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $44,468.92, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,032,000.19, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,261,655.81, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;” 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 1058494 THROUGH 1058573 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $323,508.93, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;” 3) 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 1058574 THROUGH 1058673 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $3,111,387.04, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;” 4) 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 9-15-12 BY WARRANTS NUMBERED 417741 THROUGH 417776 TOTALING $48,680.14, LIABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1058674 THROUGH 1058697 TOTALING $125,249.74, FIVE WIRE TRANSFERS FOR $44,393.92, AND THREE ELECTRONIC ACH DEBITS OF $1,026,049.85, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,244,373.65, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;” 5) 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 1058698 THROUGH 1058824 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $332,006.03, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;” and 6) 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 1058825 THROUGH 1058977 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,181,210.27, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA.”

2.D. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2012:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of August 1 through September 30, 2012.

2.E. APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH CERTAIN TOW COMPANIES FOR AS-NEEDED VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. _____, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH CERTAIN TOW COMPANIES FOR AS-NEEDED VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES FOR THE PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT.”
A & A Towing, A____. Dave’s Towing, A_____. Mohica Towing, A_____. Yucaipa Towing, A____.

2.F. AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR A NEW 2% @ 60 FORMULA AND THREE YEAR FINAL COMPENSATION MISCELLANEOUS GROUP SECOND TIER WITHIN A NON-POOLED PLAN (SECTION 20475: DIFFERENT LEVEL OF BENEFITS PROVIDED FOR NEW EMPLOYEES):
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. ___, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS;” and 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. ____, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS.” A0037.

2.G. ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,000 FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) FOR A SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Accept $70,000 in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety for a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program to be used to enforce, educate, and bring awareness to the public; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5734.

2.H. CHANGE ORDER NOS. 7, 8, 9 AND 10 TO AGREEMENT NO. A6129 WITH G & M CONSTRUCTION FOR THE BELARDO ROAD BRIDGE PROJECT (CP 87-49):
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Change Order Nos. 7, 8, 9, and 10 to Agreement No. A6129 with G & M Construction in the amounts of $29,000, (-$58,874.30), $26,530.31, and $182,691.65, respectively, for a revised total contract amount of $2,617,553.09 for the Belardo Road Bridge Project (CP 87-49); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6129.

2.I. TREASURER’S INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF AUGUST 31, 2012:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the Treasurer’s Investment Report as of August 31, 2012.

2.J. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT FOR VIDEO BROADCASTING AND PRODUCTION SERVICES WITH PS89 PRODUCTIONS, LLC (RFP 11-12):
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve an agreement with PS89 Productions, LLC for video broadcasting and production services for City Council meetings and other, as needed, projects and events for a three-year period; 2) Adopt Resolution No. _____, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 FOR VIDEO BROADCASTING AND PRODUCTION SERVICES;” and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. A____.

2.K. RATIFY THE PURCHASE OF TWO REPLACEMENT POOL HEATERS, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO AWARD INSTALLATION OF HEATERS, AND ALLOCATE $48,180 FROM THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE FOR THE COST:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Ratify the purchase of two replacement pool heaters from Knorr Systems Inc. at a cost $29,179.08; 2) Authorize staff to award installation of heaters, after bidding at an amount not to exceed $19,000.92; 3) Adopt Resolution No. _____, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF POOL HEATERS;” and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A____.

2.L. PURCHASE OF WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS FROM NALCO CHEMICAL FOR A THREE-YEAR PERIOD:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the purchase of water treatment chemicals from Nalco Chemical for the next three (3) years, based on corporate pricing, not to exceed $49,055 for Fiscal Year 2012-13, and guaranteed pricing not to exceed a 2.5% increase each year thereafter; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

2.M. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF RONALD CAYA FROM THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Ronald Caya from the Public Arts Commission; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2014.

2.N. APPROVE AND RATIFY THE 2012 COOPERATIVE FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENT AND AREA OPERATION PLAN WITH THE UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the 2012 Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement and Area Operation Plan with the United States Forest Service; and 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. A____.

2.O. AIR SERVICE INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO $50,000 TO VIRGIN AMERICA FOR NEW YORK – PALM SPRINGS NONSTOP SERVICE:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Air Service Incentive funding for new nonstop flights provided by Virgin America from New York’s JFK International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and 2) Authorize City Manager to execute the necessary documents. A____.

2.P. PURCHASE OF A 35 CUBIC YARD SELF-CONTAINED PORTABLE COMPACTOR FROM CONSOLIDATED EQUIPMENT CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,765.24 (RFQ 2013-02):
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the purchase of a 35 cubic yard self-contained portable compactor with bin, from Consolidated Equipment Corporation in the amount of $43,765.24 (RFQ 2013-02); and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

2.Q. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2012-12 ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE REORGANIZATION OF ADMINISTRATION:
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. _____, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 ALLOCATED POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION PLAN ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 23145.”

2.R. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH NBS GOVERNMENT FINANCE GROUP FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, STREET LIGHTING & LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, AND COUNTY SERVICE AREA ADMINISTRATION SERVICES:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve an Agreement with NBS Government Finance Group, for Assessment District, Street Lighting & Landscape Maintenance District, Community Facilities District, and County Service Area administration services for a three-year term through June 30, 2015, at annual costs not-to-exceed $49,000 in 2012-13, $34,000 in 2013-14, and $37,000 in 2014-15, with two one-year renewal options with not-to-exceed amounts of $39,000 in 2015-2016 and $41,000 in 2016-2017; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney. A____.

2.S. INITIAL RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE MEASURE J OVERSIGHT COMMISSION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-13:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive and file the initial recommendations for Fiscal Year 2012-13 from the Measure J Oversight Commission; 2) Receive and file the Measure J Oversight Commission Ad Hoc Committee Reports; and 3) Direct staff to agendize the initial Fiscal Year 2012-13 Measure J Oversight Commission recommendations for further City Council discussion.

2.T. APPROVE A LEASE NEGOTIATED BY CENTURY GOLF WITH “EVER BANK COMMERCIAL FINANCE” FOR THE NEW GOLF CART FLEET TO SERVE THE PALM SPRINGS TAHQUITZ CREEK “LEGENDS” AND “RESORT” GOLF COURSES:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve a new 48-month lease of 152 EZ-GO golf carts for the Tahquitz Creek “Legends” and “Resort” golf courses as negotiated by Century Golf with “Ever Bank Commercial Finance” at a monthly cost not to exceed $11,850; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents after review and approval by the City Attorney. A____.

2.U. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT WITH COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP AND APPROVE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2901 E. ALEJO ROAD TO BE USED FOR AN ACCELERATOR CAMPUS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Amendment 1 to Agreement No. A6037 with Coachella Valley Economic Partnership adding the management of the CViHub Accelerator Campus to the CViHub Program; 2) Approve a lease agreement with Coachella Valley Economic Partnership for real property located at 2901 E. Alejo Road to be used for an Accelerator Campus; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A6037.

2.V. APPROVE AN OPERATIONS COVENANT WITH PACIFICA COMPANIES, LLC FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE SPANISH INN, LOCATED AT 640 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve an Operations Covenant with Pacifica Companies, LLC for the redevelopment of the Spanish Inn located at 640 North Indian Canyon Drive; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A____.

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. APPOINT THE CITY COUNCIL’S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES:
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint a member of the City Council to the Executive Committee of the Riverside County Division of the League of California Cities.

5. NEW BUSINESS:

5.A. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT DEED AND A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FRIENDS OF THE PALM SPRINGS MOUNTAINS FOR A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 209 ACRES IN THE SANTA ROSA AND SAN JACINTO MOUNTAINS AND WHITEWATER FLOODPLAIN CONSERVATION AREAS:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve an acceptance of gift deed and a lease agreement with Friends of the Palm Springs Mountains for approximately 209 acres in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains and Whitewater Floodplain Conservation Areas (Angel Cove), subject to open space covenants by the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy contained in a Memorandum of Understanding and notice of unrecorded grant agreement; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents to effectuate the Amendment. A____.

5.B. SKATE PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND MANAGEMENT FACILITY, APPROVE THE ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPT DESIGN, RATIFY NEGOTIATED COSTS FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES PROVIDED BY ENGINEERING RESOURCES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, APPROVE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE GRADING PLAN AND SITE WORK FOR PHASE ONE OF THE SKATE PARK PROJECT:

Grading Plan            Site and Landscape Plan
 
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Ratify the negotiated cost of $42,660, in accordance with Agreement No. A6109, with Engineering Resources of Southern California for “on call” skate park engineering services; 2) Approve plans, specifications, and Engineer’s Estimate, and authorize staff to bid the grading plan and site work necessary for the first phase of the Skate Park Project; and 3) Approve the design concept for the exterior modular finishes and landscaping, and the interior improvements as prepared by Reuel Young, Interactive Design Corp. A6109.

5.C. INSTALLATION OF A NEW AMADO ROAD MARQUEE FOR THE PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER, LOCATED AT THE JACKIE LEE HOUSTON PLAZA, AND ALLOCATE $63,700 FROM THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE FOR THE COST:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Direct the Convention Center staff to execute an agreement with National Sign & Marketing for an amount not to exceed $63,700 for the purchase, construction, and installation of the Amado Road Convention Center Marquee; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. _____, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 FOR THE NEW AMADO ROAD MARQUEE FOR THE PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER, LOCATED AT THE JACKIE LEE HOUSTON PLAZA.”

5.D. OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH THE FRIENDS OF THE PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER FOR THE PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER:
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve an operating agreement with the Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter for the Palm Springs Animal Shelter; 2) Authorize the Finance Director to make all financial transactions (appropriations, amendments, and transfers) necessary to implement the Agreement; and 3) Appoint a member of the City Council to serve as the Liaison to the Board of Directors of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. A____.

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, REQUESTS, AND REPORTS: Additional general comments, reports, 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 Joint Meeting with the Tribal Council of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Thursday, October 18, 2012, at 5:00 P.M., Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 North Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by Closed Session, Small Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.