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Home My WebLink AboutPreliminary Minutes - City Council - September 24, 2015DRAFT PRELIMINARY MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER , 2015 COUNCIL CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 Mayor .Weber convened the meeting at 3.-01 p.m. emkit Councilmember Jan C. Harnik Councilman Sabby Jonathan Mayor*. Councilman Mayor Also Present - John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager David , City Attorney Rudy P. Acosta, Assistant City Manager Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk Russell , range, Director of Building & Safety Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Janet M. Moore, Director of Housing Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works rankle Riddle, Director of Special Programs Be Chen, City Engineer Lt. John Shields, Palm Desertolicef iver i e County Sheriffs Department t. David Adams, Palm Desertolee/ i aide County Sheriff's e a ent Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk 111111. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.D SESSION 101 PRELIMINARY ®F1 Mr REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEWO U7 2015 A. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding si ni icant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 5 . ()( Number of potential cases: B. Public Employment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: Title of Position- City Manager With City Council concurrence, Mayor Webe(r adjourned the meeting to Closed Session pm. She reconvened the a. # P.M.V. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 A. REPORT ON ACTION L 1_ . None V1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF 1 - Councilmember Jan C. Harnik Councilman Tanner ORAL COMMUNICATIONS el„ K 19 PRELIMINARY MINUTES DRAFT REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 24,2015 IX. AWARDS, _. ,.. PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS PRESENTATION L I DECLARING 2015 AS "RELAY FOR LIFE MONTH" IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT. n behalf of the entire City Council, Mayor Weber presented the proclamation. No one was present at the meetingto accept, but it will be delivered to their representative. - • # - i- i � # # -• • i r # r # •,, w i ,�, # - i r • i - # r i .» • - • " i ' i i • , ,. , .., # i 19 PRELIMINARY MINUTES DRAFT Rt6bL4k�PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETINd SEPTEIV18til 24,201$ T971 -710' 1 1 such a project, because it made for a better City and bett comnlunit�, He thanked Mr. Wohlmuth for his vision of this project. bit ME good to see wh, 'ne when everyone comes together. R PRELIMINARY MINUTES DRAFT REGULAR PALM DESERT CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTESof the Regular City Council Meeting of September 10, 2015. Re : Approve as presented. M r t� •« t t - e- t t eIN 4 im al IM- . to] Ditto t t i t t t ' t t. t � . - t `x • t t t� t �. -• mo t, t t--, t, t -, t � t t �- t t •� t t t t � t t t t t'• t t" PRELIMINARY MINUTES � � DRAFT REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEM615R 2412015 PRELIMINARY KINUTES DRAFT ktGAJLAA PALM DESERTdOUNCIL NO .; 0. REQUEST FOR 1 TI to Release Improvement Securityon File; for the Portola Duplex Project and Accept°J Maintenance Security Therefor (Tom Stoianovici, Applicant). eo: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to release improvement security on file for the Portola Duplex Projectand accept a % Maintenance Bond for same. P. INFORMATIONAL T Regarding esert Willow Golf Resort Youth/ Resident Programs and Discounts. Removed for separate consideration under Section XI, Consent Items Held Over. Please see that portion of the Minutes for Council'discussion and action° Councilman Jonathan requested Item P be removed for separate action under Section ICI,' Consent Items of er Upon a motion by Tanner, second by Harnik, and 5-0vote of the City Council (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Spiegel, Tanner, and Weber; era None), the remainder of the Consent Calendar was approvedas presented. P. INFORMATIONAL e ar iDesert Willow Golf Resort mouth/ Resident Programs and Discounts. Councilman Jonathan noted that Mr. Alvarez graciously offered a presentation at a future study session with regard to this item, and he would like to take him up on it Councilman Jonathan moved to receive and file the informational Update. Motion was seconded by Harnik and��carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES. Harnik, Jonathan, Spiegel, Tanner, and Weber, NOES: 'None). r. Alvarez offered to provide the Council with a brief presentation this evening. Councilmanb rn replied the reportwas -' for b but looked forward• the study session to fibaro. , E PRELIMINARY MINUTES DRAFT REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTtMbtk24, A15 Councilman Tanner called attention to the replacement map provided by to that highlighted the changes. Mr. Greenwood said the language on the map has been corrected, butwhat remained still was the Tax Certlficat6 from the County. Councilman Tanner moved to waive 'further �reading and adopt Resolution Noi : otion was seconded by Harnik and carried by a 4-0 " (AYES, Harnik, Spiegel, Tanner, and Weber; NOES- None, ABSENT- Jonathan). im PRELI MINARY MINUTES DRAFT REOULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETINd SEPTEMBm�4, 1015 Mayor Pro Tern Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2015 - 82. Motion was seconded by Harnik. Mayor Weber noted that the Audit, Investment & Finance Committee approved this it as well. Mayor Weber called for the vote and the motion carried by a 5® vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Spiegel, Tanner, and Weber; NOES: None). IVAN =111 loll El PRELIMINARY MINUTES I DRAFT REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 24, 2015 information is being provided early to the builders and hasbeen supported through . Building Industry Association# and Da Builders Association Mayor Pro Tern Spiegelasked if other cities =in the Coachella Valley were doing the same. becauseMr, Bagato answered yes, stating most of the other Southern California Edison cities have already approved a similar program, as well as the Tribe and Riverside County. He said others approved it before Palm 0�esert, Palm 'Desert wasi i .`Program. ■` .r ' i.r i!'. i ♦ "" ' • • ;.. .. . •. " a it i • . ,. ... : ,. �. ! # # ! i � "` w i . i • i w .r. ii w i `i i .r': .+i • `' « i i i;"` i Mayor Weber called for the vote and the motion tarried by a 5-0 vote (AYES- Harnik, Jonathan, Spiegel, Tanner, and Weber-, NOES- 'None). im Mayor Pro Tern Spiegel moved to waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 1291 to second reading. Motion was seconded by Jonathan. # # x x x r*# x x x rr # # # r # # # # r # r +r is +* # s # •' # '" # it ,r '" r. Bagato said staff will continue to work on educating businesses and hoping they will educate their ste Mayor Weber called forte vote and the motion carried by e 5-0 Grote rnik, Jonathan, Spiegel, Tanner, and Weber, None). B. For Adoption: sa ► t # Mayor Pro Tern Spiegel noted this was the second reading. Mayor Pro Tern Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 1290. motionseconded by Councilmanpointed out are ., where food trucks are not •#. Mayor Weber called for the vote and the motion carried by a 5-0 vote (AY8.S- Harnik, Jonathan, Spiegel, Tanner, and Weber, NOES: None). us PRELIMINARY MINUTES DRAFT REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEIV16tk24,20115 Pro Tom Spiegel asked if the charging stations were ' ' '- • r a ■t nation t-unding, Local (3overriffieMMatch Program in ine total project a u seconded • y Harnik. M iMMOHiM.# # a # # a • *11 a NNY # a Itgoing to •' police Its Ms. Riddle agreed, stating that if people�are payingforthe charge, theywon't stay in the station longer than they have to. Mayor Weber called for- the vote and the motion carried by a 5-0 vote�(AYES- Harnik, Jonathan, Spiegel, Tanner, and Weber; NOES- None). m PRELIMINARY r,♦ r REGULAR PALM DESEkttITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 24,2015 • a w '�:,.. � + � 'y` ak wy w � # ## 1� �... � � H f#..r � ak,. #y v A ,YF My! 1M' w w � aai !• r Asset Fund, BEGIN Fund, and H6u A w 11 r i �; • y o i w■.err A #, IIIN OWN W10110111111 I VA tax, questibning what attributed to� that decrease Mr. ibs•n s if s R x d d#rom ! •; d * � •* ,, � AAA 11 w , x m d a6 * S •, wR I' * i d. r x M d " • "' ® : IM * r" • a *' w iP / � • r f ! a! y+� i x * r i • !y •wdi ar it a� � �x w a # x ♦:. x f R � ft d : i w: � i* �a ♦ � � y i '.. . 1Ry m v1�S i aair,.', . y.. x � * x x x ✓ �'.. �y * * d 81 d * rY f� ipf : �6 x d M M Sim� 1u• aY W: � iY w.-.. x x d iiiii 4i,i x x d t..y d vKy m PRELIMINARY REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 24, 2015 reference to be a part oft at decision making withr a study session to understand the recoendatio ut certainly have input. offeredMr. Gibson • . a , it can be done. 1 City Manner Meetina Summaries Report for the Period -0 August September 11, 2015. 1 Mr. WohImuth noted his meeting summanes provided 'in the agenda ,1P ♦ and offered to answer With Cityouncil concurrence, the City Manager Meeting Summaries were received' and filed. PRELIMINARY MINUTES DRAFT REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL 1 2. Concerts in the Park r. Wohimuth announced that the Fall Concerts in the Park Series begins October 1, 2015, i ` the following lineup: October 1 : Rumours - The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band October s Boogaloo Assassins - Latin Jazz October 22 Its and Doll - Motown/Soul October 29- Big Sandy and His Fly -Rite Boys eck illy esrr Swing PUBLICD. Y 2. Police De er r None MAYORE. O 1 . Mavor's Meeting Summaries Report for the Period of'August 301 September Byer Weber noted the printed report rcvi e in the agenda packets. concurrence,With City Council the Meeting m � w ' X • so all air,r w * * 'IMIIO0L7%A- RUN POW i # In ner •i to be done. 1 a x' m 91*44 :110] 111 VA1014igaggLizig 1 +r +� a �. � � � - • � • • r � "` * •• ' •• "` i ` '' .. dr.. ,� ! .o • ; II � low dr XIX ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Tanner, and unanimous consent of the City. Council, Mayor Weber adjourned the eat at -11 pm.m 1 m