HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-01-22 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
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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)
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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:
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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
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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:
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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.
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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
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