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Home My WebLink About2004-01-22 Posted AgendaPOSTED AGENDA Regular Meetings of The Palm Desert City Council, Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority for Thursday, January 22, 2004 Civic Center Council Chamber vsF Please set your pagers and cell phones to silence mode. 2:30 P.M. — Study Session - Entrada del Paseo (ACR) 3:00 P.M. — Closed Session 4:00 P.M. — Regular Session and Public Hearings 6:00 P.M. — Dinner Break (optional) 7:00 P.M. — Continuation of Regular Session and Public Hearings (if necessary) Tips to "Flex Your Power:" Don't Max Out! Minimize energy use during peak demand hours of 5:00 - 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Assistive Listening Devices available upon request. Please contact the City Clerk's Office, 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260, (760)346-0611, for assistance with access to any of the Agenda, materials, or participation at the Meeting. Palm Desert City Council Robert A. Spiegel, Mayor Buford A. Crites, Mayor Pro-Tempore Jean M. Benson, Councilmember Jim Ferguson, Councilman Richard S. Kelly, Councilman Staff Carlos L. Ortega, City Manager/RDA Executive Director David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, ACM for Community Services Homer Croy, ACM for Development Services Justin McCarthy, ACM for Redevelopment Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk Mark Greenwood, City Engineer Amir Hamidzadeh, Director of Building & Safety Phil Drell, Director of Community Development Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Teresa L. La Rocca, Director of Housing Martin Pinon, Director of Human Resources Michael J. Errante, Director of Public Works David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment Robert P. Kohn, Director of Special Programs Richard Twedt, Public Arts Manager Gary Rosenblum, Risk Manager POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2004 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. II. ROLL CALL III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A - (CLOSED SESSION ITEMS) Any person wishing to discuss any item of Closed Session business may address the City Council or Redevelopment Agency Board at this point by stepping to the lectern and oivina his/her name and address for the record. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of three minutes unless additional time is authorized by the City Council or Redevelopment Agency Board. Because the Brown Act does not allow the City Council or Redevelopment Agency Board to take action on items not on the Agenda, members will not enter into discussion with speakers but will instead refer the matter to staff for report and recommendation at a future City Council or Redevelopment Agency meeting. IV. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Request for Closed Session: Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): Number of potential cases: 2 V. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M. A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION. Action: VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Jean M. Benson VII. INVOCATION - Councilman Richard S. Kelly POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 2004 VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B Any person wishing to discuss any item not scheduled for public hearing may address the City Council, Redevelopment Agency, or Housing Authority Board at this point by stepping to the lectern and aivina his/her name and address for the record. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of three minutes unless additional time is authorized by the City Council, Redevelopment Agency, or Housing Authority Boards. Because the Brown Act does not allow the City Council, Redevelopment Agency, or Housing Authority Boards to take action on items not on the Agenda, members will not enter into discussion with speakers but will instead refer the matter to staff for report and recommendation at a future City Council, Redevelopment Agency, or Housing Authority meeting. IX. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS A. PRESENTATION TO THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL BY QUEEN SCHEHERAZADE AND HER COURT AS AMBASSADORS OF THE 2004 RIVERSIDE COUNTY FAIR AND NATIONAL DATE FESTIVAL. Action: B. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE LARRY GROTBECK FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND ITS EL PASEO BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Action: C. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE MURRAY MAGLOFF FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND ITS INVESTMENT & FINANCE COMMITTEE. Action: D. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE STEVE BLOOMQUIST FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND ITS POLICE DEPARTMENT. Action: E. CONSIDERATION OF REAPPOINTMENTS TO STANDING COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS, AND SETTING A TIME FOR INTERVIEWING APPLICANTS FOR COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION VACANCIES. Rec: To be discussed. Action: 2 POSTED AGENDA - REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 2004 X. CONSENT CALENDAR ALL MATTERS LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE ROLL CALL VOTE. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS UNLESS MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OR AUDIENCE REQUEST SPECIFIC ITEMS BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND ACTION UNDER SECTION XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER. OF THE AGENDA. A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 8, 2004. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 138, 139, 142, 143, and 144. Rec: Approve as presented. C-1. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (#527) by Heidi Reardon in the Amount of $270. Rec: By Minute Motion, reject the Claim and direct the City Clerk to so notify the Claimant. C-2. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (#528) by John M. Bennett in an Unspecified Amount. Rec: By Minute Motion, reject the Claim and direct the City Clerk to so notify the Claimant. D. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Elvia Delao, et al., for La Casita Restaurant, 77-912 Country Club Drive, Units 3B & 3C, Palm Desert. • Rec: Receive and file. E-1. AUDITED Financial Reports for the City of Palm Desert — Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2003. Rec: Receive and file. E-2. AUDITED Financial Reports for Palm Desert Recreational Facilities Corporation — Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2003. Rec: Receive and file. 3 i POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 2004 F. MINUTES of City Committee and Commission Meetings. 1. Investment & Finance Committee Meeting of November 19, 2003. 2. Technology Committee Meeting of December 2, 2003. 3. Youth Committee Meetings of November 5, and December 3, 2003. Rec: Receive and file. G. CONSIDERATION of Proposal for Sister City Signs at City Entrances. Rec: 1) Consider the proposal; 2) by Minute Motion, direct staff on how to proceed. H. REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION of Funds for Landscaping Improvements to Highway 74 (El Paseo to Pitahaya Street). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject appropriation in the amount of $3,696 from the Unobligated General Fund payable to the Sandpiper Presidents Association. I-1. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Advertise and Call for Bids for Landscape Maintenance Services for Consolidated Maintenance Area No. 1 (Contract No. C22230). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for bids for the subject project. 1-2. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Advertise and Call for Bids for Landscape Services for Consolidated Maintenance Area No. 3 (Contract No. C22240). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for bids for the subject project. 1-3. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Advertise and Call for Bids for Landscape Maintenance Services for Consolidated Maintenance Area No. 6 (Contract No. C22250). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for bids for the subject project. 4 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 2004 J. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF BID for Portable Air Compressor. Rec: By Minute Motion, award the bid to purchase one 260 cfm Portable Air Compressor, Sullair Model 260 DPQ-JD from United Rentals, Cathedral City, California, in the amount of $15,757.34, including tax and delivery —funds are available in Account No. 110-4310-433-4045. K. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of Contract for Sponsorship of the 2004 Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival (Contract No. C22260). Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify a contract with the Riverside County Economic Development Agency, as approved bythe City Manager on September 12, 2003, in the amount of $10,000 to sponsor the 2004 Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival, scheduled to be held February 13 - 22, 2004 — funding for this activity was not appropriated in the FY 2003/04 budget; therefore, an appropriation in the amount of $10,000 will be required from the Unobligated General Fund to Account No. 110-4416-414-3061. L. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C18970 — Engineer's Report for Silver Spur Ranch Utility Undergrounding Assessment District — Construction Observation. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Change Order No. 1 in an amount not to exceed $10,000 to the subject contract, with MuniFinancial, Temecula, California, for the additional construction observation needed to complete the project; 2) authorize the Director of Finance to transfer said funds from contingency to base for this contract — no additional appropriation is necessary. M. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL"of Endorsement for Safehouse of the Desert. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve an endorsement for the Safehouse of the Desert, a non-profit organization with a mission to keep runaway youths off the street, proposed for the Coachella Valley. N. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Request from Soroptimist International of Palm Desert for the Eighth Annual Art & Wine Tour of El Paseo. Rec:. By Minute Motion, approve the request from Soroptimist International of Palm Desert and appropriate funds from the Unobligated General Fund in an amount not to exceed $1,300 for expenses associated with sponsorship of the 2004 Art and Wine Tour of El Paseo, scheduled for Friday, February27, 2004. 5 POSTED AGENDA - REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 2004 O. REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Fees Associated with the Historical Society of Palm Desert's Third Annual "Ed Mullins Picnic in the Park." Rec: By Minute Motion, waive fees associated with the subject event, scheduled to be held on Sunday, March 28, 2004, in Pavilion #1 at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park. P. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of a Parade Permit for the Palm Desert Grand Prix Bicycle Race. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the request of the Palm Desert Grand Prix Bicycle Race for issuance of a Parade Permit on April 3, 2004. Q. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 1. Progress Report on Retail Center Vacancies Action: Xl. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER XII. RESOLUTIONS None XIII. ORDINANCES For Introduction: None For Adoption: A. ORDINANCE NO. 1041A - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 10.78 TO TITLE 10 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES (LE., SEGWAY). Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. Action: 6 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 2004 XIV. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS FOR THE COST OF THE INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC ONSITE AND OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR A 40-ACRE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT SITE (LOCATED BETWEEN 42ND AVENUE AND MERLE DRIVE) (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY). Rec: Waive further reading and adopt: Action: 1) City Council Resolution No. 04-2, for the cost of the installation and construction of certain public onsite and offsite improvements, including improvements for a 40-acre affordable housing project site. 2) Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 489, for the cost of the installation and construction of certain public onsite and offsite improvements, including improvements for a 40-acre affordable housing project site located within Project Area No. 3. 7 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 2004 B. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS, RELATIVE TO THE INTENTION TO LEVY REASSESSMENTS; ISSUE REFUNDING BONDS, LIMITED OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS SERIES 2004; AND TAKE ACTIONS RELATED THERETO FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 98-1 (REASSESSMENT AND REFUNDING OF 2004). Rec: Waive further reading and adopt: Action: 1) Resolution No. 04-3, intending'to levy reassessments and to issue refunding bonds forAssessment District No. 98-1 Limited Obligation Improvement Bonds (Reassessment and Refunding of 2004). 2) Resolution No. 04-4, adopting reassessment report, confirming and ordering the reassessment pursuant to summary proceedings; and directing related actions for Assessment District No. 98-1 Limited Obligation Improvement Bonds (Reassessment and Refunding of 2004). 3) Resolution No. 04-5 authorizing the issuance and sale by the City of Palm Desert of not to exceed $4,075,000 aggregate principal amount of its Assessment District No. 98-1 Limited Obligation Improvement Bonds (Reassessment and Refunding of 2004)) Series 2004; approving as to form and authorizing the execution and delivery of certain documents in connection therewith; and approving certain other matters relating thereto. 8 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 2004 XV. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. RESOLUTION NO. 04-1 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO ABANDON A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AFFECTING LOT 11 OF BLOCK 7, AS DESCRIBED AS A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AS SHOWN ON THE PALMA VILLAGE UNIT NO. 5 AND LOT 25 OF PALMA VILLAGE GROVES SUBDIVISION MAP UNDER PROVISIONS OF PART 3, DIVISION 9, OF THE STREETS & HIGHWAYS CODE, AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN OR OBJECTING TO THE PROPOSED ABANDONMENT (SAN PABLO AVENUE NORTH OF SAN GORGONIO WAY) (Prest-Vuksic Architects, Applicant) (Continued from the meeting of January 8, 2004). Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. Action: XVI. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WELL SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT FRED WARING DRIVE AND SAN PASCUAL AVENUE (CONTRACT NO. C21560). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award the subject contract for well site civil improvements at the future CVWD (Coachella Valley Water District) well site at San Pascual Avenue and Fred Waring Drive in the amount of $75,500 for the base bid to Cora Constructors, Palm Desert, California. 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute said contract. Action: 3) Authorize the Finance Director to set aside the amount of $7,550 as 10% contingency (use of contingency requires additional action) for this work — funds for the base bid plus contingency are available in the Capital Improvements Project Budget (Account No. 400-4384-433-4001). 9 POSTED AGENDA - REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 2004 B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF NEW ROUTING FOR SHOPPER HOPPER PROGRAM. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize routing of the Shopper Hopper to include a north/south route, which will stop at the hotels in the north sphere and at The Living Desert. Action: C. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT FROM THE MARKETING COMMITTEE RELATIVE TO A PALM DESERT MAGAZINE. Rec: To be provided. Action: D. PRESENTATION OF AUDIT REPORT FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REQUEST FOR DIRECTION ON FUTURE RECYCLING PROMOTIONS. Rec: 1) Review audit and other information included in the report. 2) By Minute Motion, direct staff to implement community awareness campaign. Action: XVII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL FOR THE PREZONING OF 262.77 ACRES SOUTH OF THE CITY BOUNDARIES TO OPEN SPACE/PUBLIC RESERVE (OS/PR) FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANNEXATION OF THE AREA TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PERTAINING THERETO Case No. C/Z 03-06 (City of Palm Desert, Applicant). Rec: Waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 1060 to second reading, prezoning the subject property. Action: 10 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 2004 XVIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER B. CITY ATTORNEY C. CITY CLERK 1. Reminder to Adjourn this Meeting to Thursday, January 29, 2004, at 8:30 a.m. for the Continued General Plan Public Hearing. Action: D. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL o City Council Requests for Action: o City Council Committee Reports: o City Council Comments: 1. City Council Liaison Reports. XIX. ADJOURNMENT 11 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 2004 January 27, 2004 January 28, 2004 January 29, 2004 February 3, 2004 February 4, 2004 February 9, 2004 February 10, 1004 February 11, 2004 February 12, 2004 FUTURE MEETINGS: 12:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Architectural Review Commission Community Services Conference Room Investment & Finance Committee North Wina Conference Room Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - General Plan Public Hearing Civic Center Council Chamber Technology Committee Administrative Services Conference Room Planning Commission Civic Center Council Chamber Youth Committee — Joint Forum with City Council Administrative Services Conference Room Citizens' Adv. Cmte..- Proj. Area No. 4 Administrative Services Conference Room Architectural Review Commission Community Services Conference Room Marketing Committee Administrative Services Conference Room Parks & Recreation Commission Community Services Conference Room Housing Commission North Wina Conference Room Public Safety Commission Administrative Services Conference Room Regular City Council/RDA Meetings Civic Center Council Chamber hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda for the Palm Desert City Council was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 16th day of January, 2004. Rachelle D. en, City Clerk 12