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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA 13 FEB 2014POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2014 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 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 Successor Agency to the Palm Desert 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 Successor Agency Board. Because the Brown Act does not allow the City Council or Successor Agency Board to take action on items not on the Agenda, members will not enter into discussion with speakers but may briefly respond or instead refer the matter to staff for report and recommendation at a future City Council or Successor Agency meeting. IV. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Reauest for Closed Session: A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: 1) Property: Lease Property - 73710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite No. 100, Palm Desert Negotiating Parties: Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Paul S. Gibson/City of Palm Desert Property Owner: City of Palm Desert Other Parties: Law Office of Hanover & Shaw Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 2) Property: 44900 San Clemente Circle (APN 627-074-006), Palm Desert Negotiating Parties: Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Martin Alvarez/City of Palm Desert Property Owner: Lee Anna Palmer Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 2014 B. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): 1) Silver Spur Reserve v. City of Palm Desert, et al., Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. CIV 80790; DCA No. E023514 2) WNRA Palm Desert 103, LP, v. City of Palm Desert, et al., Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. PSC 1400549 C. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): 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 TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Councilmember Jean M. Benson VII. INVOCATION - Mayor Van G. Tanner VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B Any person wishing to discuss any item not scheduled for public hearing may address the City Council or Successor Agency to the Palm Desert 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 Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Board. Because the Brown Act does not allow the City Council or Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Board to take action on items not on the Agenda, members will not enter into discussion with speakers but may briefly respond or instead refer the matter to staff for report and recommendation at a future City Council or Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency meeting. Reports and documents relating to each of the following items listed on the agenda, including those received following posting/distribution, are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for public inspection during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260, telephone (760) 346-0611. 2 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 2014 IX. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS A. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE PATRICIA KENT FOR HER SERVICE TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND ITS AUDIT, INVESTMENT & FINANCE COMMITTEE, 2009 - 2013. Action: B. APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS VACANCIES ON AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY'S STANDING COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Architectural Review Commission: Reappoint Karel Lambell and Chris Van Vliet each to a four-year term (Jan. 1, 2014 - Dec. 31, 2017). 2) Art In Public Places Commission: Appoint Melissa Blalock to Kim Snyder's term (Dec. 31, 2015); reappoint Donna Jean Darby and Maureen Thompson each to a four-year term (Jan. 1, 2014 - Dec. 31, 2017). 3) Audit, Investment & Finance Committee: Appoint Abram Goldman to a four-year term, filling the vacancy created by Ron Crisp's resignation (Jan. 1, 2014 - Dec. 31, 2017) and appoint Joseph Pradetto to a four-year term, filling the vacancy created by Patricia Kent's resignation (Jan. 1, 2014 - Dec. 31, 2017). 4) Buildina Board of Appeals & Condemnation: Reappoint Eric Vogt to a four-year term (Jan. 1, 2014 - Dec. 31, 2017). 5) El Paseo Business Association Board of Directors: Reappoint Sonia Campbell and Robert Fliday each to a four-year term (Jan. 1, 2014 - Dec. 31, 2017). 6) Housina Commission: Appoint Gregory Ballard to the term formerly held by Gene Colombini (Dec. 31, 2014), appoint Arlene Whitehurst to the term formerly held by Donna Lewis (Dec. 31, 2014), and appoint Mike Lewis to the term formerly held by Verna Smith (Dec. 31, 2017); reappoint Jane Turner to a four- year term (Jan. 1, 2014 - Dec. 31, 2017). 7) Library Promotion Committee: Reappoint Barbara Rosenberg to a four-year term (Jan. 1, 2014 - Dec. 31, 2017). 8) Marketina Committee: Appoint Franchesca Forrer of Westfield to the term formerly held by Stephanie Loog (Dec. 31, 2017), appoint Bruce Nation of Desert Willow to the term formerly held by Marlane Wolf (Dec. 31, 2017), appoint Ray Rodriguez of Casuelas Cafe/Cork Tree to the term formerly held by Tim Snyder (Dec. 31, 2014), appoint Kerry Graves of The Living Desert to the term formerly held by Jennie Rayner (Dec. 31, 2015); reappoint Emily Bird- Hrivnak and Jeffrey Norman each to a four-year term (Jan. 1, 2014 - Dec. 31, 2017). 9) Parks & Recreation Commission: Appoint Mike Hardin to a four-year term as Alternate (Jan. 1, 2014 - Dec. 31, 2017), appoint Kevin Kalman, General Manager, Desert Recreation District, as Ex-officio Member, taking the place of Jeff Ronci; reappoint Lynn Jutovsky, Ray Rodriguez, and Christopher Thomas each to a four-year term (Jan. 1, 2014 - Dec. 31, 2017). 10) Plannina Commission: Reappoint Ken Stendell to a four-year term (Jan. 1, 2014 - Dec. 31, 2017). 11) Rent Review Commission: Appoint Thomas Hays to Josef Jonathan's term (Dec. 31, 2016), reappoint Arne Werchick to a four-year term (Jan. 1, 2014 - Dec. 31, 2017). (Recommendation continued on following page.) 3 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 2014 12) Citizens' Sustainabilitv Committee: Appoint Courtney Lingle to John Greenwood's term (Dec. 31, 2014), appoint Dennis Guinaw to Ellis Langford's term (Dec. 31, 2017); reappoint Bob Leo and Luke Taylor each to a four-year term (Jan. 1, 2014 - Dec. 31, 2017). 13) Youth Committee: Reappoint Roman Bloch, Kaylie Chen, Windy Chisem, Michelle Dan, Victoria Delapaz, Emily Goldstone, Yung Kim, Jessica Kozlak, Andrew Mehta, Jozanne Murphy, Cassidy Quilling, Don Sandoval-Heglund, Samantha Sandoval, Daniel Sanford, and Taylor Schmidman each for a one-year term (Jan. 1, 2014 - Dec. 31, 2014). Action: C. PRESENTATION OF UPDATE ON GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU (CVB) ACTIVITIES. Rec: Oral presentation to be made at the meeting. 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 23, 2014. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 149, 150, and 153. Rec: Approve as presented. C. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (#735) by Thomas Ostergren in an Unspecified Amount. Rec: By Minute Motion, reject the Claim and direct the City Clerk to so notify the Claimant. 4 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 2014 D. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Whole Foods Market, NWC Highway 111 & Town Center Way, Palm Desert. Rec: Receive and file. E. CITY COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES. 1. Marketing Committee Meeting of December 17, 2013. 2. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting of November 5, 2013. Rec: Receive and file. F. LETTER OF RESIGNATION from Ron Crisp - Audit, Investment & Finance Committee. Rec: Receive with very sincere regret. G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the 2014 Spring Concert Series. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the 2014 Spring Concert Series schedule; 2) approve Contract No. C33320A with Jennifer Keith Quintet (Swing/Jazz) in the amount of $2,825; 3) approve Contract No. C33320B with Britain's Finest (Beatles Tribute Band) in the amount of $1,800; 4) approve Contract No. C33320C with R Buckle Road (Country) in the amount of $825; 5) approve Contract No. C33320D with Instant Replay (Variety/Pop/Rock) in the amount of $2,200; 6) approve Contract No. C33320E with Palm Desert High School (PDHS) Jazz Ensemble in the amount of $300; 7) authorize the Mayor to execute said contracts; 8) authorize City Manager to approve expenditure with Studio Instrument Rentals (SIR), Palm Springs, California, for professional staff, instrumental equipment, sound and/or lighting in conjunction with the concerts; 9) authorize City Manager to approve expenditure with Morris Desert Media for radio promotion and live remotes for the concert series — funds are available in Account No. 110-4416-414-3061. H. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Release Security for San Pablo Village, 73520 El Paseo (NEC San Pablo Avenue/EI Paseo) (Wessman Development, Applicant). Action: Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to release the security for improvements for San Pablo Village. 5 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 2014 XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER XII. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 - 05 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 BUDGET AS A RESULT OF MID -YEAR ADJUSTMENTS. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. Action: B. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 - 06 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. 2013-49, "EXHIBIT A" - SALARY SCHEDULE, SALARY RANGES, AND ALLOCATED CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2013 - JUNE 30, 2014 (ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER). Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. Action: C. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 - 07 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING JOHN M. WOHLMUTH, CITY MANAGER, TO SIGN ALL COPIES OF APPLICATION -AGREEMENT FOR MEDICARE -ONLY COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEMS. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. Action: XIII. ORDINANCES A. For Introduction: None B. For Adoption: None 6 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 2014 XIV. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE CITY'S SUPPORT FOR THE SINGLE-FAMILY AFFORDABLE SOLAR HOMES (SASH) INCENTIVE PROGRAM UNDER THE CALIFORNIA SOLAR INITIATIVE AND RELATED ACTIONS. Rec: 1) Action: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2014 - 08, declaring the City's support for the Single-family Affordable Solar Homes (SASH) Incentive Program under the California Solar Initiative and the efforts of GRID Alternatives as program manager of the SASH Program. 2) By Minute Motion, authorize the City's Director of Economic Development to designate a point of contact or liaison from City staff to GRID Alternatives to assist in support of SASH Program activities. 3) By Minute Motion, authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents that may be necessary to support the SASH Program and/or participation. B. CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING REQUEST BY COLLEGE OF THE DESERT (COD) FOUNDATION. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Commit to contribute $30,000 from the 2014-2015 Fiscal Year Budget to COD Foundation's "Changing Lives" Campaign to assist in raising $3 million in 30 days during March 2014; 2) authorize the Mayor to sign a letter challenging all Coachella Valley cities to make a similar contribution to COD Foundation's "Changing Lives" $3 Million Campaign. Action: 7 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 2014 C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTION OF AN ALESSANDRO ALLEY PROJECT BOND PROCEEDS FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY). Rec: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution Nos. 2014 - 09 and SA -RDA 024. approving the execution of an Alessandro Alley Project Bond Proceeds Funding Agreement between the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency and the City of Palm Desert, and taking certain related actions. 2) By Minute Motion, estimate revenue of $250,000 to the Capital Project Fund. 3) By Minute Motion, approve of and authorize the Executive Director and Mayor/Chair to execute the Alessandro Alley Project Bond Proceeds Funding Agreement (Contract No. C33330). Action: XV. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XVI. OLD BUSINESS None XVII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR THE ADDRESS OF 44870 CABRILLO AVENUE (A.P.N. 625-083-001) AS A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK (Douglas Kopp, Applicant). Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2014 -10, reaffirming the action of the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee to designate 44870 Cabrillo Avenue, Assessor's Parcel No. 625-083-001, with Landmark Designation in accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 29.40.010. Action: 8 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 2014 XVIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER 1. City Manaaer Meetina Summaries for the Period of January 13-24, 2014. Rec: Receive and file. Action: B. CITY ATTORNEY C. CITY CLERK 1. Announcement of City Council Study Session - Thursday, February 27, 2014, at 2:00 p.m., Administrative Conference Room - "Envision Palm Desert - Forward Together" Strategic Plan. Action: D. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Fire Department 2. Police Department E. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1. City Council Reauests for Action: a) Thank -you Letter from Gisborne, New Zealand. Rec: Receive and file. Action: 2. City Council Consideration of Travel Reauests and Reports: 3. City Council Committee Reports: 4. City Council Comments: 5. Suaaested Items for Future City Council Meetina Aaendas: XIX. ADJOURNMENT 9 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 2014 February 18, 2014 February 19, 2014 February 25, 2014 February 27, 2014 FUTURE MEETINGS: 2:00 p.m. Marketing Committee Administrative Conference Room 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission Civic Center Council Chamber 3:00 p.m. Library Promotion Committee Administrative Conference Room 10:00 a.m. Audit, Investment & Finance Committee North Wing Conference Room 10:00 a.m. Cultural Resources Preservation Cmte. Administrative Conference Room 12:00 p.m. Architectural Review Commission Community Services Conference Room 3:00 p.m. Reg. City Council/Successor-RDA Mtgs. 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 7th day of February, 2014. Note: This agenda is subject to amendment up to 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk 10