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Regular Meetings of
The Palm Desert City Council,
Redevelopment Agency,
and
Housing Authority
for
Thursday, February 12, 2004
Civic Center Council Chamber
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2:00 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
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 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
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 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
Reauest for Closed Session:
Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b):
Number of potential cases: 2
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant potential to initiate litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c):
Number of potential cases: 1
Public Employment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
Title of Position: City Manager
V. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION.
Action:
POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Robert A. Spiegel
VII. INVOCATION - Councilman Richard S. Kelly
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B
FEBRUARY 12, 2004
Any person wishing to discuss any item not scheduled for public hearing may address the
City Council, Redevelopment Agency, or Housing Authority Boards at this point by stepping
to the lectern and aivino 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 RECOGNIZE JANA KOROCZYNSKY FOR HER
SERVICE TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND ITS
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION.
Action:
B. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE KEN CARR FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT AND ITS PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION.
Action:
C. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE JAMES CARTER ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL THIRD GRADER RACHEL KETTLER FOR HER ENTRY
CHOSEN AS A FINALIST IN THE 10TH ANNUAL STORY -WRITING
CONTEST PUT ON BY THE CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR
AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM.
Action:
D. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION AND APPOINTMENT OF
REPLACEMENT MEMBER FOR THE MARKETING COMMITTEE.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Accept the resignation of Karen Wagner with
sincere regret and direct staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's
signature indicating same; 2) appoint Norine A. Bowen , General
Manager of Westfield Shoppingtown Palm Desert, to fill the vacancy
created by the resignation of Ms. Wagner.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2004
E. REAPPOINTMENTS TO ESTABLISHED CITY COMMITTEES AND
COMMISSIONS.
Rec: By Minute Motion, reappoint the following members to the respective
positions on City Committees and Commissions, each for a four-year
term (1/1/04 - 12/31/07) except the Youth Committee, whose terms
are for one year (1/1/04 - 12/31/04): 1) Kristi Hanson,
Karen Oppenheim, and John Vuksic to the Architectural Review
Commission; 2) Norma Bussing and Suzanne Greenberg to the Art In
Public Places Commission; 3) Rod Murphy to the Building Board of
Appeals & Condemnation; 4) Linda Buxton Ward to the Housing
Commission; 5) Bill Veazie to the Investment & Finance Committee;
6) Dan Barnes, Jerry Dawson, and Randy Guyer to the Parks &
Recreation Commission; 7) Bill Adams, David Fisher, and Joyce
Wade-Maltais (Alternate) to the Rent Review Commission;
8) Donna Jean Darby, William Harris, and Peggy Steen to the
Sister Cities Committee; 9) Kayleigh Hyde, Erika McQuillen, and
Michelle Stein to the Youth Committee.
Action:
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 22, 2004.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 148, 149, 152, and 153.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (#5251 by Carol Lynn Schiada in the Amount of
$50,000.
Rec: By Minute Motion, reject the Claim and direct the City Clerk to so
notify the Claimant.
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2004
D. CITY'S/AGENCY'S PORTFOLIO MASTER SUMMARIES for
December 2003 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency).
E-1.
Rec: Receive and file.
APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by American Golf
Corporation for Monterey Country Club, 41-500 Monterey Avenue,
Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
E-2. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by American Golf
Corporation for Palm Valley Country Club, 76-200 Country Club Drive,
Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
E-3. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by
Nopphadon Bunchuaylua and Araya Mera for Thai Kitchen 3 & Sushi Bar,
72-355 Highway 111, #A, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
F. MINUTES of City Committee and Commission Meetings.
1. Art In Public Places Commission Meetings of September 17,
October 15, and December 17, 2003.
2. Entrada del Paseo Steering Committee Meeting of November 6,
2003.
3. Housing Commission Meetings of November 12, and December 10,
2003.
4. Investment & Finance Committee Meeting of December 17, 2003.
5. Library Promotion Committee Meeting of November 12, 2003.
6. Public Safety Commission Meeting of December 10, 2003.
7. Sister Cities Committee Meeting of November 20, 2003.
Rec: Receive and file.
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2004
G-1. RESOLUTION NO. 04-6 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Palm Desert, California, Setting Forth its Findings and Authorizing the
Destruction of Files from the Department of Building & Safety that Have
Been Digitally Imaged (March 2003).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
G-2. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Destroy Remaining Blank Checks for
the Parkview Office Complex Checking Account.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize staff to destroy the subject checks.
H. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF BID for the Purchase of Crafco Poly-Flext
Type 4 Crack Sealing Material.
Rec: By Minute Motion award the subject bid to Crafco Inc., Chandler,
Arizona, in the amount of $27,476.25, including tax and delivery.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Contract for Accident Records System
(Contract No. C20510A).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject contract with Crossroads
Software, Inc., Brea, California, in the amount of $35,025 to provide
a Collision Database and Analysis System with GIS Mapping
Software and Traffic Safety Procedure Guides.
J. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of the City Manager's Authorization to
Complete an Exchange/Purchase of Two Motorcycle Units.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the Public Safety Commission's
recommendation to ratify the City Manager's authorization of the
trade-in and purchase of two motorcycle units for the Palm Desert
Police Department Motorcycles Program in the amount of $20,833
through the FY 2003/04 Cal Cops grant funding.
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2004
K-1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Final Tract Map No. 29468 (Stonebridge
Palm Desert, LLC, Applicant).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 04-7, approving the
Final Subdivision Map of Tract No. 29468.
K-2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Final Tract Map 30438-1 (Destination
Development Corporation, Applicant).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 04-8, approving the
Final Tract Map No. 30438-1.
L. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Fifth Amendment to the Lease
Agreement for Palm Desert Community Park at Palm Desert Middle School.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor to execute the
Fifth Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Desert Sands Unified
School District for the Palm Desert Community Park at Palm Desert
Middle School.
M-1. CONSIDERATION of Action Taken by Legislative Review Committee on
AB1798 (Levine) — Parking Regulations.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative
Review Committee at its January 27, 2004, Meeting and direct staff
to prepare a letter of support for the Mayor's signature with regard to
AB1798 (Levine).
M-2. CONSIDERATION of Action Taken by Legislative Review Committee on
ABX4 13 (Firebaugh) — Workers Compensation Fraud.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative
Review Committee at its January 27, 2004, Meeting and direct staff
to prepare a letter of support for the Mayor's signature with regard to
ABX4 13 (Firebaugh).
M-3. CONSIDERATION of Action Taken by Legislative Review Committee on
SBX5 1 (Brulte) — Vehicle License Fee Backfill.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative
Review Committee at its January 27, 2004, Meeting and direct staff
to prepare a letter of support for the Mayor's signature with regard to
SBX5 1 (Brulte).
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2004
N. CONSIDERATION of Request for Sponsorship of the 2004 Palm Desert
Games (Senior Olympics).
Rec: By Minute Motion, endorse the concept of the Palm Desert Games,
a regional event sanctioned by the Senior Olympics Committee and
support it financially in an amount of $26,000 to be appropriated from
the Unobligated General Fund to Account No. 110-4416-414-3061.
O. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Out -of -State Travel for the"Promoting Youth
Participation in Local Government/Roles for Municipal Officials" Conference.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject request for travel by the
Community Services Division Senior Management Analyst to attend
the Conference in Orlando, Florida, February 28, 2004, in an amount
not to exceed $400 — funds are available in Account
No. 110-4210-422-3061 and no appropriation is required.
P. CONSIDERATION of Request for Approval of the "Great Strides" Walk
Sponsored by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the request of the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation to hold its "Great Strides" walk/run scheduled to be held
on Saturday, March 6, 2004, on El Paseo.
Q. REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Reservation and Field Preparation Fees for the
Palm Desert Senior Softball League 2004 Season.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the waiver of reservation and field
preparation fees associated with the Palm Desert Senior Softball
League 2004 Season; 2) approve the payment of $3,036 from the
General Fund to the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District for
said field preparation services.
R. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
1. Progress Report on Retail Center Vacancies
2. Report on Pedestrian Countdown Signal
3. Update on Bus Shelters at Cook Street Associates and Villa Portofino
Action:
XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
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POSTED AGENDA -
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2004
XII. RESOLUTIONS
None
XIII. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
None
For Adoption:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 1060 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 107, THE PALM DESERT ZONING MAP, BY PREZONING PART OF
SECTION 12, T6S R5E, AND SECTION 7, T6S R6E, TO OS/PR (OPEN
SPACE/PUBLIC RESERVE) TO FACILITATE THE ANNEXATION OF THE
PROPERTY TO THE CITY Case No. C/Z 03-06 (City of Palm Desert,
Applicant).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
XIV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR
FEES ASSOCIATED WITH UNDERGROUNDING OF OVERHEAD UTILITY
LINES AT 72-650 FRED WARING DRIVE (KATZ/BROZ PARTNERS,
APPLICANT).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the request for a six-month extension
for Katz/Broz Partners, Palm Desert, California, to reimburse the
City of Palm Desert for fees in the amount of $145,243.81 associated
with undergrounding of overhead utility lines; 2) authorize an
additional five percent (5%) interest charge to Katz/Broz Partners and
the extension of the bond that was issued to secure the debt for an
additional six months.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA -
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2004
B. CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL ACTION ON AB1791 (CHAVEZ) —
INTERNET TAXATION.
Rec: By Minute Motion, make a recommendation with regard to potential
action on AB1791 (Chavez).
Action:
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE FACADE
ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM GUIDELINES.
Rec: By Minute Motion, amend the Facade Enhancement Program
Guidelines to include a provision whereby Facade Enhancement
Grants of $100,000 and above are subject to approval of the City
Council prior to a funding commitment.
Action:
D. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE CENTRAL
IRRIGATION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR THE CIVIC CENTER PARK
(PROJECT NO. 720-01).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize staff to purchase the subject system from
CALSENSE, Carlsbad, California, in the amount of $58,291.60 —
funds are available in Account No. 400-4674-454-400.
Action:
E. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR DESIGN OF THE
PORTOLA AVENUE, COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, AND COOK STREET
STORM DRAIN AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS (CONTRACT
NO. C22300, PROJECT NO. 505-03).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the Finance Department to
consolidate the funding forthree storm drain projects into one account
by decreasing the appropriation for Account No. 232-4385-433-4001
and Account No. 232-4620-433-4001 by $1,055,000 and $1,150,000,
respectively, and increasing the amount appropriated for Account
No. 232-4375-433-4001 by $2,205,000; 2) award the subject design
contract in the amount of $393,945 to Harris & Associates, Irvine,
California, and authorize the Mayor to execute same.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2004
F. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE PROJECT STUDY
REPORT AND THE PROJECT REPORT FOR THE MONTEREY AVENUE
AND INTERSTATE 10 INTERCHANGE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
(CONTRACT NO. C22310, PROJECT NO. 669-02).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award the subject contract to RBF Consulting,
Palm Desert, California, in the amount of $199,030 and authorize the
Mayor to execute same; 2) approve a 10% contingency for the project
in the amount of $19,903. — funds for the contract and contingency
are available in the Measure "A" Account (Fund No. 213).
Action:
XV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XVI. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR DIRECTION RELATIVE TO CITY AND COUNTY HILLSIDE
ORDINANCES Case Nos. GPA 03-04 and ZOA 02-06 (City of Palm Desert,
Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, set a new date for the continued public hearing on
the subject cases and direct staff concerning how to proceed relative
to the County ordinance review process.
Action:
XVII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
XVIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
B. CITY ATTORNEY
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2004
C. CITY CLERK
1. Consideration of Schedule for Annual Committee/Commission
Applicant Interviews.
Action:
2. Request for Review of City Council Liaison Appointments to
Committees and Commissions.
Action:
3. Reminder of Continued General Plan Public Hearing Meeting.
Action:
D. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
o City Council Reouests for Action:
o City Council Committee Reports:
o City Council Comments:
1. City Council Liaison Reports.
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2004
February 17, 2004
February 18, 2004
February 19, 2004
February 24, 2004
February 25, 2004
February 26, 2004
FUTURE MEETINGS:
6:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
Planning Commission
Civic Center Council Chamber
Art In Public Places Commission
Administrative Services Conference Room
Library Promotion Committee
Administrative Services Conference Room
Sister Cities Committee
Administrative Services Conference Room
Architectural Review Commission
Community Services Conference Room
Investment & Finance Committee
North Wino Conference Room
Regular City Council/RDA Meetings
Civic Center Council Chamber
I 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 6th day of February, 2004.
Rac elle D. Klassen, City Jerk
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