HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-24-16-cc-AGENDAPOSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016
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, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, or Housing
Authority Boards at this point by stepping to the lectern and giving 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, Successor Agency, or Housing Authority
Boards. Because the Brown Act does not allow the City Council, Successor Agency, or
Housing Authority Boards 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, Successor Agency, or Housing
Authority meeting.
IV. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
A. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
Number of potential cases: 2
B. Public Employment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
Title of Position: City Manager
C. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6:
Negotiating Party: John M. Wohlmuth/City of Palm Desert
POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 24, 2016
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 - Palm Desert Youth Committee Chair
Cory Hutchinson
VII. INVOCATION - Councilman Sabby Jonathan
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B
Any person wishing to discuss any item not scheduled for public hearing may address the
City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, or Housing
Authority Boards at this point by stepping to the lectern and giving 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, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency, or Housing Authority Boards. Because the Brown Act does not
allow the City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, or
Housing Authority Boards 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, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency, or Housing Authority 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.
IX. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
A. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING THURSDAY,
MARCH 24, 2016, AS “SERGEANT MARY LASORSA DAY” IN THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT.
Action:
B. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF APRIL
10-16, 2016, AS “NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK” IN THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
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C. PRESENTATION OF AN UPDATE TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF YOUTH
COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES BY CHAIR CORY HUTCHINSON.
Rec: Oral report to be provided 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 March 10, 2016.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrants
Dated 2/29/2016, 3/4/2016, and 3/9/2016.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY/HOUSING TREASURIES -
Warrants Dated 3/4/2016 and 3/11/2016 (Joint Consideration with the
Palm Desert Housing Authority).
Rec: Approve as presented.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2016 - 26 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Palm Desert, California, Setting Forth its Findings and Authorizing the
Destruction of Paper Records that Have Been Digitally Imaged from the
Office of the City Clerk, to Rely on the Electronic Record as the Official
Record.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
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POSTED AGENDA
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E. CITY COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
1. Library Promotion Committee Meeting of October 21, 2015.
2. Youth Committee Meeting of February 1, 2016.
Rec: Receive and file
F. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C22310H -
Monterey Avenue at I-10 Ramp Modification Project (Project No. 669-02)
(Powell Constructors, Inc., Fontana, CA).
Rec: By Minute Motion, accept the work as complete and authorize the
City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the subject project.
G. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Submit the 2016/2017 Household
Hazardous Waste ( 27th Cycle) Grant Application to CalRecycle.
Rec: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2016 - 27,
authorizing the submittal of the 2016/2017 Household Hazardous
Waste (27th Cycle) Grant Application to CalRecycle; 2) by Minute
Motion, authorize expenditure of awarded funds from Recycle Fund,
Account No. 2364195-4309000.
H. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Reimburse the City of Rancho Mirage
in the Amount of $21,123.06, for the Purchase of a Sokkia Total Station
Laser Surveying Instrument.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve reimbursement to the City of
Rancho Mirage, Rancho Mirage, California, in the amount of
$21,123.06 for the purchase of a Sokkia Total Station laser surveying
instrument to assist with traffic accident investigations; 2) appropriate
$21,123.06 from the Unobligated General Fund Reserve Account and
transfer into Account No. 1104210-4304000 (Police Contingency
Fund) for the Sokkia Total Station reimbursement.
I. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Third Amendment to Contract with
CleanStreet, the Second One-year Extension for Parking Lot Sweeping
Services in the Amount of $34,962.24 (Contract No. C32722).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Third Amendment to the subject
contract with CleanStreet, Gardena, California, for Parking Lot
Sweeping Services in the amount of $34,962.24; 2) authorize the
Mayor to execute the related amendment - funds are available in the
various building and business improvement district accounts.
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 24, 2016
J. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Second Amendment to Contract with
Southwest Aquatics, the Second One-year Extension for Lagoon and Water
Features Maintenance Services in the Amount of $30,096 (Contract
No. C32732).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Second Amendment to the subject
contract with Southwest Aquatics, Palm Desert, California, for Lagoon
and Water Features Maintenance Services in the amount of $30,096;
2) authorize the Mayor to execute the related amendment - funds are
available in the General Fund Account Nos. 1104610-4332001,
Repair/Maintenance Medians; and 1104614-4332501, R/M Medians.
K. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Proposal for Artwork by Juan-Manual Alonso
for the Set of Two Traffic Signal Cabinets at the Northwest Corner of Fred
Waring Drive and Portola Avenue (Contract No. C34790).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the proposal by Juan-Manual Alonso for
artwork for the set of traffic signal cabinets on the northwest corner of
Fred Waring Drive and Portola Avenue; 2) approve related
expenditures from Public Art Account No. 4364650-4400100 in the
amount of $2,100.
L. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Contract with Chelsea Rowe in the Amount
of $1,350 for Entertainment at the “Vision San Pablo” Event on May 7, 2016
(Contract No. C35130).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve subject contract with Chelsea Rowe,
La Quinta, California, in the amount of $1,350, for providing live band
performance at the Vision San Pablo Event; 2) authorize the City
Manager to approve expenditures in an amount not to exceed
$11,650 for production of the Vision San Pablo Event - funds are
available in Account No. 1104417-4321900.
Action:
XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
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POSTED AGENDA
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XII. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2016 - 28 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, WHEREIN THE CITY
COUNCIL HEREBY AUTHORIZES THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION
TO THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES FOR THE HELEN PUTNAM
AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE CATEGORY OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE ARTS FOR THE FIRST WEEKEND
PROGRAM; AND THE EXECUTION OF ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR THE APPLICATION.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
XIII. ORDINANCES
A. For Introduction:
None
B. For Adoption:
None
XIV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH D&B
VISIONS FOR CONSULTING SERVICES RELATIVE TO THE CITY’S
SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLE PROGRAMS (CONTRACT NO. C32593).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve subject contract with D&B Visions,
Temecula, California, for consulting services relative to the City’s Solid
Waste and Recycle Programs; 2) authorize expenditure of funds in an
amount not to exceed $85,000 from the Recycle Fund, Account No.
236-4195-454-3090.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
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B. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT TO EARTH SCULPTURES IN
THE AMOUNT OF $632,000 FOR THE FIRECLIFF GOLF COURSE
BUNKER RENOVATION PROJECT AT DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT
(CONTRACT NO. C34940).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award subject contract for the Firecliff Golf
Course Bunker Renovation Project at Desert Willow Golf Resort to
Earth Sculptures, Inc., Indio, California, in the amount of $632,000;
2) authorize the Finance Director to set aside the amount of $63,200
as a 10% contingency (use of contingency requires additional action);
3) appropriate an additional $95,200 from Fund 441 to Account
No. 4414195-4809200 – there is currently $600,000 available in the
Fiscal Year 2015/2016 Desert Willow Capital Improvement Fund.
Action:
C. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PACIFIC TENNIS COURTS,
INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,333.33 FOR THE 2016 BASKETBALL
COURT RESURFACING PROJECT AT THE CIVIC CENTER PARK AND
FREEDOM PARK (CONTRACT NO. C35020, PROJECT NO. 946-16).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award subject contract for the 2016 Basketball
Court Resurfacing Project at Civic Center and Freedom Parks to
Pacific Tennis Courts, Inc., Moorpark, California, in the amount of
$63,333.33; 2) authorize the Finance Director to set aside a 10%
contingency in the amount of $6,333.33; 3) authorize the Mayor to
execute the contract – funds are available in Account
No. 2334674-4400100 - Civic Center Park Fund; Account
No. 4304618-4400100 - Park Fund Reserve; and Account
No. 2334618-4400100 - Park Fund.
Action:
D. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF MARKETING FUND
EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $105,000 WITH H&L PARTNERS
FOR CREATION OF A NEW AD CAMPAIGN AND MARKETING VIDEO
(CONTRACT NO. C34640A).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize subject contract in the amount of
$105,000 with H&L Partners, for the creation of a new ad campaign
and marketing video; 2) authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement on behalf of the City - funds are available in Account
No. 1104417-4309000 - Professional-Other.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 24, 2016
XV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XVI. OLD BUSINESS
None
XVII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) TO
MODIFY PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 25 TO ALLOW
BEEKEEPING IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES WITH CERTAIN
REGULATIONS, Case No. ZOA 16-40 (City of Palm Desert, Applicant).
Rec: Waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 1304 to second
reading, amending Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 25, allowing
beekeeping in single-family residential zones with certain regulations.
Action:
XVIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
1. City Manager Meeting Summaries for the Period of February 29 -
March 11, 2016.
Rec: Receive and file.
Action:
B. CITY ATTORNEY
C. CITY CLERK
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D. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Fire Department
2. Police Department
E. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Councilmember Susan Marie Weber’s Meeting Summaries Report for
the Period of March 7 - 19, 2016.
Rec: Receive and file.
Action:
2. Council Requests for Action/Committee Reports/Comments:
3. Council Consideration of Travel Requests and Reports:
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 24, 2016
FUTURE MEETINGS:
March 29, 2016 9:00 a.m. Cultural Resources Preservation Cmte.
- CANCELED -
April 4, 2016 1:30 p.m. Oversight Board
Administrative Conference Room
6:00 p.m. Youth Committee
Administrative Conference Room
April 5, 2016 8:30 a.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
Administrative Conference Room
6:00 p.m. Planning Commission
Civic Center Council Chamber
April 6, 2016 4:00 p.m. Hotel & Signature Events Committee
North Wing Conference Room
April 12, 2016 12:00 p.m. Architectural Review Commission
Development Services Conference Rm.
April 13, 2016 9:00 a.m. Art In Public Places Commission
Development Services Conference Rm.
3:30 p.m. Housing Commission
North Wing Conference Room
3:30 p.m. Public Safety Commission
Administrative Conference Room
April 14, 2016 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 18th day of March, 2016. Note: This agenda is subject
to amendment up to 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk
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