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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-06-08MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Crites convened the meeting at 4:03 p.m. H. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Buford A. Crites III. INVOCATION - Councilman Richard S. Kelly IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmember Jean M. Benson Councilman Richard S. Kelly Councilman Robert A. Spiegel Mayor Buford A. Crites Excused Absence: Mayor Pro-Tempore Jim Ferguson Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, Acting City Manager and RDA Executive Director David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, Acting Assistant City Manager Rachelle D. Klassen, Acting City Clerk Richard J. Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works Gary Bitterman, Director of Building and Safety Phil Drell, Director of Community Development Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer David Yrigoyen, RDA Manager V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A None With Council concurrence, Mayor Crites recessed the meeting at 4:06 p.m. for a presentation by the Palm Desert Middle School Dance Team. He reconvened the meeting at 4:11 p.m. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 25, 2000. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 53, 54, and 55. Rec: Approve as presented. C. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (#414), by Cyrille P. Mahfoud in the Amount of $219.65. Rec: By Minute Motion, reject the Claim and direct the City Clerk to so notify the Claimant. D. CITY'S PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SUMMARY for the Month Ending April 30, 2000. Rec: Receive and file. E. MINUTES of City Committee and Commission Meetings. 1. Investment and Finance Committee Meeting of April 19, 2000. 2. Palm Desert Recreational Facilities Corporation Annual Meeting of February 7, 2000. Rec: Receive and file. F. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Advertise and Call for Bids for the Fred Waring Drive Traffic Signal Coordination Project (Contract No. C17920, Project No. 557-99). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for bids for the subject project -- funds are available for this project in Traffic Signal Fund No. 234. G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Agreement for Architectural Design Services for the Civic Center Council Chamber Remodel Project. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the subject contract with Prest Vuksic Architects, Palm Desert, California, in an amount not to exceed $30,000 for the subject design services (Contract No. C 17930); 2) appropriate $30,000 plus a ten percent (10%) contingency of $3,000 ($33,000 total) from Unallocated General Fund Reserves for same; 3) upon completion ofworking drawings and review and approval of same by Councilmembers, authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for bids for construction of the subject project and report back to City Council with the results (Contract No. C17940). 2 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * H. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Amendment to Lease Agreement with the State of California/Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy at the Portola Community Center (Contract No. C11973). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve of the subject lease amendment, allowing for an annual rental payment instead of the current monthly arrangement. I. REOUEST FOR EXTENSION of Contract for Desert Willow Lake Maintenance (Contract No. C 16231). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve of the subject agreement extension with Diversified Waterscapes, Inc., Laguna Niguel, California, in the amount of $9,888 ($824 per month) for each of the Desert Willow Golf Resort Courses, Fire Cliff and Mountain View. J. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Review the City's Conflict of Interest Code. Rec: By Minute Motion, direct staff to review the City's Conflict of Interest Code and, if necessary, prepare a resolution to be adopted by the City Council that would effect any necessary amendment. K. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of "Public Safety Awareness Night in Palm Desert." Rec: By Minute Motion, designate the first Wednesday of November each year as "Public Safety Awareness Night in Palm Desert" and instruct staff to organize a Citywide event to educate and familiarize Palm Desert residents with the City's programs in fire safety, crime prevention, and disaster preparedness on an ongoing basis -- program funding in an amount not to exceed $5,000 is available in Account No. 110-4416-414-3061. L. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Desert AIDS Walk 2001 in the City of Palm Desert. Removed from the Consent Calendar and continued to the meeting ofJune 22, 2000. Mayor Crites noted that a request had been received to remove Item L from the Consent Calendar and to continue it to the meeting ofJune 22, 2000. Councilman Spiegel moved to continue Item L to the meeting of June 22, 2000, and to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro-Tem Ferguson ABSENT. 3 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIII. RESOLUTIONS None IX. ORDINANCES For Introduction: None For Adoption: A. ORDINANCE NO. 946 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING CABLE, VIDEO, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS AND AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE. Mr. Ortega stated that no changes had been made to this ordinance since its introduction. Councilmember Benson moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 946. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by a 3-0-1 vote with Councilman Spiegel ABSTAINING and Mayor Pro-Tem Ferguson ABSENT. B. ORDINANCE NO. 947 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 107, THE PALM DESERT ZONING MAP, BY AMENDING THE ZONING FROM R-3 (MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO O.P. (OFFICE PROFESSIONAL) FOR PROPERTY ON THE EAST SIDE OF SAN PABLO AVENUE FROM 221 FEET SOUTH OF CATALINA WAY TO SAN GORGONIO WAY AND INCLUDING PROPERTY AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAN GORGONIO WAY AND SAN CARLOS AVENUE (Carl L. Karcher, Genevieve Court, LLC, Jeffery and Helen Fitzhenry, Gregory Seaton, Maurice and Madrine Molen, Margaret Paine, and Al Ingallinera, Applicants). Mr. Drell stated that no changes had been made to this ordinance since its introduction. Councilman Kelly asked the status of the bus shelter on this project and asked if it was necessary to do something at this meeting. 4 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mr. Drell responded that there was specific agreement from Mr. Karcher to design and build an appropriate bus shelter. He said the only conditions were that the City not force him to put advertising on the shelter and that the sides be open so as not to obstruct line of sight of people coming out of the project's driveway. Councilman Kelly moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 947. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 3-0-1 vote with Councilman Spiegel ABSTAINING and Mayor Pro-Tem Ferguson ABSENT. C. ORDINANCE NO. 948 - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 25.56.280 REGARDING DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDINGS (City of Palm Desert, Applicant). Mr. Drell noted the staff report in the packets and offered to answer any questions. Councilmember Benson moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 948. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro-Tem Ferguson ABSENT. X. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF A DECISION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION, DENYING A REQUEST TO STORE A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IN THE FRONT YARD AT 73-115 CATALINA WAY Case No. RV 00-3 (Richard L. Word, Appellant). Mr. Ortega noted the staff report in the packets and stated that Mr. Drell was available to answer any questions. Mr. Drell reviewed the staff report, noting that the Architectural Review Commission studied the property in question on Catalina Way. He said the recreational vehicle was 10 feet high, 34 feet long, and 10 feet wide. The Commission could not come to an agreement with the applicant for an acceptable way to camouflage the vehicle in such a way that it would be less objectionable than the vehicle itself. He said the Commission voted unanimously to deny the applicant, and the applicant had subsequently appealed that decision to the City Council. He distributed a copy of a letter he received from a property owner on Catalina objecting to the storage of the recreational vehicle in the front yard (attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A"). He added that staff concurred with the decision of the Architectural Review Commission and recommended denial of the appeal. MR. RICHARD WORD, 73-115 Catalina Way, presented copies of photographs to Councilmembers, showing other RV's in the community and explained to the Council that his plans to hide his recreational vehicle within the easement included taking two feet out of the dirt to lower the vehicle. He said he would have a six-foot wall, another two feet of hedge on top of 5 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * that, and an eight -foot gate. The RV would not even be seen except when a person is directly in front of it. MR. SAM FLORES, 73-150 Catalina Way, stated that he had no objection to Mr. Word storing his recreational vehicle in his front yard because he felt Mr. Word had put a lot of work into it. He added that he had seen worse properties in this area, and the area was beginning to be a commercial district. Upon question by Mayor Crites, he responded that he lived about five houses down from Mr. Word. He said that even if he lived right next door to Mr. Word, he still would not object to the storage of the recreational vehicle. Councilman Spiegel stated that he had not had an opportunity to visit the property in question. He asked Mr. Word to explain exactly what he was proposing to do, and Mr. Word came forward to the Council's table to explain his plan in detail. Mayor Crites stated that the Council had just gone through the process of holding in abeyance the building of guest homes, etc.; however, under the part that remains in the City's ordinance, he asked how far from the property line someone would have to be to build a "shed". Mr. Drell responded that all front yard structures that were discussed had complied with the front yard setback of a building and were within the envelope of the building site, typically 20 feet from the property line; detached accessory structures could be as high as 14 feet tall. Mayor Crites asked how far from the property line this vehicle would be. Mr. Drell responded that it would be three feet because there was basically 37 feet between the wall and the building, and the vehicle was 34 feet long— there was a parkway of 12 feet. Upon further question by Mayor Crites, Mr. Drell stated that the City typically would not allow a structure over six feet high in the front yard setback. Mayor Crites stated that he had looked at the area earlier that day and complimented the applicant on having one of the tidiest homes and yards in the entire area. He said he had noted that the neighbor immediately to the east had six cars parked between the street and the beginning of his/her property line. In addition, there were people across the street with utility vans parked, etc. He asked if staff had had equal concern about those issues. Mr. Drell responded that staff did have concerns, and the City's Code Enforcement Department should be addressing those concerns. Upon further question by Mayor Crites, Mr. Drell stated that the applicant was planning to lower the grade by two feet, and the effective height of the vehicle would be eight feet. The front gate would be eight feet as well. With regard to the hedge, he said while the City at one time had an ordinance regulating the height of plant material, it no longer had such a regulation, and a hedge could grow to as high as it could be allowed to grow. He said that in the deliberations of the Architectural Review Commission, this particular application probably came closer than many others to being an acceptable example of a successful application. 6 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Councilmember Benson noted that in order for the applicant to complete the project, a curb cut and encroachment would be necessary, and she asked if the City's Engineering Department had any comment on that issue. Mr. Drell and Mr. Folkers agreed that would not be a problem. Councilman Spiegel stated that based on the lack of land available and what the applicant has agreed to go through to shield his recreational vehicle as much as possible, he moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the appeal. Motion was seconded by Crites. Councilman Kelly stated he was reluctant to vote against the decision of the Architectural Review Commission's unanimous decision without more reasons, noting the pictures just provided to the Council showed much larger setbacks than the subject case. However, he said if there were cases that didn't meet the ordinance, they should be tended to...the City's ordinance should be upheld. Mayor Crites stated that he had already decided to vote to deny the appeal and then visited the site in question to make sure he was comfortable with that decision. After that visit, he walked away with a very different opinion. He asked if it would be appropriate to continue this matter and let everyone visit the site. Councilman Kelly stated that he would agree to a continuance to allow feedback from the Architectural Review Commission. Councilmember Benson asked that the recreational vehicle in question also be in the driveway on the site when the Councilmembers visit so they can see how it would look. Mayor Crites agreed and said he would like either the vehicle itself or some poles that would be at the same height as the vehicle so that everyone can see how the height would affect the property. Councilman Kelly suggested that a representative from the Architectural Review Commission be included in this visit to the site. Councilman Spiegel amended his motion to, by Minute Motion, continue this matter to the meeting of June 22, 2000, with direction to the Council, staff, and representation from Architectural Review Commission to visit the site to further assess the case prior to its next consideration. Mr. Word stated he wanted to work with the City, and if the Council continued this matter, he could get pictures of hedges that he felt would look good in front of the house and also a picture of the gate so that the Council would know what it would look like after it is completed. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro-Tem Ferguson ABSENT. 7 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XL CONTINUED BUSINESS A. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SANTA ROSA MOUNTAINS VISITOR CENTER/BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT KIOSK (Continued from the meetings of March 23, April 13, and May 25, 2000). Mr. Ortega noted the report in the packets and stated that Mrs. Gilligan was available to answer any questions. Mrs. Gilligan stated that this matter had been continued from earlier meetings to allow staff an opportunity to sit down and revisit both the cost and the partnership between the agencies. Since that time, the Mayor and staff and members of the Parks & Recreation Commission had visited the site, picked a specific location, and worked out an agreement for sharing the cost, which would be $25,000. In addition, staff was recommending a ten percent contingency, bringing the total to $27,500. She added that the intent was to try and utilize in-house staff where possible for engineering and some design. Councilmember Benson moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City, Bureau of Land Management, Friends of the Desert Mountains, Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy, and the United States Department of Agriculture Forestry Department for the fabrication and installation of Santa Rosa Mountains Visitor CenterBLM kiosk (Contract No. C17950); 2) approve an agreement for design services for the subject project with Artefact, Cardiff, California, in the amount of $5,000 (Contract No. C17460); 3) appropriate $27,500 ($25,000 for the kiosk, $2,500 for a ten percent [10%] retention for the project) from the Unobligated General Fund, Account No. 110-4132-411-3090, for the fabrication/installation and related construction costs for the project. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro-Tem Ferguson ABSENT. XII. OLD BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF A CONTRACT WITH FORMA SYSTEMS FOR A SCALED -DOWN, COMPUTER VISUAL ANALYSIS FOR DESERT WILLOW HOTELS (CONTRACT NO. C17470). Mr. Ortega noted the staff report in the packets. Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor to execute the subject contract with Forma Systems, Irvine, California, in an amount not to exceed $10,200 for a visual analysis of proposed Desert Willow Hotels -- payment to be made from developer trust deposit. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro-Tem Ferguson ABSENT. 8 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * B. REOUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR STREET, SIGNAL, LANDSCAPE, AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT COOK STREET AND GREEN WAY/42ND AVENUE (CONTRACT NO. C16360, PROJECT NO. 641-98). Mr. Ortega noted that a revised staffreport and recommendation had been submitted subsequent to posting of the Agenda, and the new report included the bid results. He said Mr. Folkers was available to answer any questions. Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Award the subject contract to Granite Construction Company, Indio, California, in the amount of $989,141 and authorize a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $98,914.10 — project totaling $1,088,055.10; 2) authorize the Mayor to execute said contract. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Mayor Pro-Tem Ferguson ABSENT. C. REOUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2000 SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM (CONTRACT NO. C17580, PROJECT NO. 751-00). Mr. Ortega noted that this was part of the annual slurry seal program. Councilman Spiegel asked whether any local companies had submitted bids, and Mr. Folkers responded that the slurry seal contractors usually come out of the Los Angeles area. Mayor Crites stated that he had forwarded to the City Manager and then to staff a letter he had received some time ago from an individual who has a one- or two -block private street close to Catalina and who wished to "tag on" to the City's bid for slurry seal, and they would pay for their section. Mr. Folkers responded that there are some drainage problems in that area, and a suggestion was made to go in and do some drainage work. He said the deterioration was more than slurry seal would handle, and at this point he did not know what the residents intended to do. He added that staff would be working with the residents on this matter. Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Award the subject contract to American Asphalt Repair & Resurfacing Company, Inc., Hayward, California, in the amount of $235,768 and authorize a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $23,576.80 -- project totaling $259,344.80; 2) authorize the Mayor to execute said contract. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro-Tem Ferguson ABSENT. D. REOUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PALM DESERT COMMUNITY GARDEN (CONTRACT NO. C17830, PROJECT NO. 597-00). Mr. Ortega noted the report in the packet and stated that Mr. Folkers was available to answer any questions. 9 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Award the subject contract to Dateland Construction, Coachella, California, in the amount of $367,919.50 and authorize a fifteen percent (15%) contingency in the amount of $55,187.93 -- project totaling $423,107.43; 2) authorize the Mayor to execute said contract -- funds in the amount of $294,742.98 are available in Account No. 231-4546-454-4001; 3) appropriate $128,364.45 from Unobligated General Fund Reserves for the work and for relocation ofutilities not covered by Title 22 funds. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 3-1 vote with Councilmember Benson voting NO and Mayor Pro Tem Ferguson ABSENT. XIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 1. Progress Report on Retail Center Vacancies Mayor Crites noted the report in the packets. B. CITY MANAGER None C. CITY ATTORNEY Mr. Erwin requested a Closed Session at an appropriate time for the items shown on the Agenda and the Agenda Addendum. 1) Request for Closed Session: NOTE: THE FOLLOWING TWO ITEMS WERE LISTED ON AN AGENDA ADDENDUM POSTED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: 1) Property: Land southwest ofPalm Valley Storm Channel, south of Cahuilla Hills Community Park - Palm Desert, CA (APN 628-260-059) Negotiating Parties: Agency: Phil Drell/City of Palm Desert Property Owner: Coachella Valley Water District Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 10 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE S, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2) Property: Lease Property - Parkview Professional Office Buildings, 73-710-720 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Negotiating Parties: Agency: City of Palm Desert/Paul S. Gibson, Finance Director Property Owner: City of Palm Desert Other Parties: George Hanover Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a): a) City of Orange, et al. v. Alabama Treasury Advisory Program, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BC 106 461 b) Eddie Ahmad Babai v. City of Palm Desert, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. INC 013297 Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): Number of potential cases: 2 Public Employment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: Titles of Positions: City Attorney City Clerk City Manager Redevelopment Agency Executive Director NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS LISTED ON AN AGENDA ADDENDUM POSTED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. Public Employment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: Regarding Discipline/Dismissal/Release 2) Report and Action on Items from Closed Session Made at This Meeting. None 11 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING NNE 8, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * D. CITY CLERK 1. Reminder to Adjourn this Meeting to Monday, June 12, 2000, at 8:00 a.m. for a Joint Meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency for Review of the Fiscal Year 00/01 Budget. Ms. Klassen reminded the Council to adjourn this meeting to 8:00 a.m. on Monday, June 12, 2000, for review of the Fiscal Year 00/01 Budget. Mr. Ortega noted that the adjourned meeting should also include the Palm Desert Housing Authority. E. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL o City Council Requests for Action: 1. Discussion Relative to the Bermuda Dunes Annexation Advisory Election (Mayor Buford A. Crites). Mayor Crites stated that the results of the election were now available. He noted that there was not a question included on the questionnaire relative to whether the voters wished to be placed in Palm Desert's sphere of influence. The questions dealt with whether residents wished to be annexed and, if opposed, whether they wished to be placed in a sphere of influence. He stated that the data had been distributed to the Councilmembers. Councilman Kelly stated that with regard to the question "If you voted YES on Annexation, which of the following cities do you prefer?", residents voted 77.5% for Palm Desert; however, he said he felt it was important to look at the fact that approximately 40% oppose any kind of annexation. Mr. Drell stated that the last time the Council considered this subject, direction was given to staff to assist and cooperate with residents who wished to go through the process of applying for sphere of influence. He said Mr. Wayne Guralnick's group was in that process through LAFCo, and staff was cooperating in providing whatever information and assistance is needed. No Council action was necessary or taken on this matter. 2. Request for Funding for First Annual Children's Charity Walk at Del Webb's Sun City Palm Desert (Mayor Buford A. Crites). • Mayor Crites asked that this matter be added to the Agenda. 12 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Councilman Kelly moved to add this item to the Agenda. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro-Tem Ferguson ABSENT. Mayor Crites stated that this was the first annual walk to be held under the auspices of Congresswoman Bono and to be held at Del Webb's Sun City Palm Desert. He said Congresswoman Bono had asked that he be present at this event as Mayor of Palm Desert to open the walk since it was in the Palm Desert area. He said he would be at a Bureau of Land Management meeting in Ridgecrest, and Councilman Spiegel had agreed to attend on behalf of the City of Palm Desert. He noted that in conversation earlier that day, Councilman Spiegel had mentioned the idea that this benefits four children's charities (Shelter From the Storm, Debbie Chisholm Foundation, Variety Children's Charities of the Desert, and the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center) and that as an appropriate kick-off to the first one, perhaps the City of Palm Desert would be willing to contribute $1,000.00 to each of the organizations. He said if Council wishes to do this, Councilman Spiegel could make that announcement when he opens the event. Councilmember Benson moved to, by Minute Motion, approve funding in the amount of $1,000 each to the four organizations to be benefitted by this event: 1) Shelter From the Storm; 2) Debbie Chisholm Foundation; 3) Variety Children's Charities ofthe Desert; 4) Barbara Sinatra Children's Center. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote with Mayor Pro-Tem Ferguson ABSENT. o City Council Committee Reports: 1. Councilmember Benson stated that she had gone on a field trip approximately a week ago with Corky Larson and others to look at animal shelters. She said the City of Moreno Valley has a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility which is very well -run. She said assistance had been offered in designing a facility here in the Coachella Valley. Another well -run facility was a non-profit in San Jacinto. 2. Councilman Spiegel stated that he had received a note from the Assistant City Manager indicating that the City Council, staff, and public were invited to attend a book signing at the Visitors' Information Center on Saturday, June 10, 2000, from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. He said Philip Ferranti, author of"100 Great Hikes In and Near Palm Springs" would be available to answer questions and sign copies of the book. 3. Mayor Crites stated that at CVAG's Executive Committee meeting, there was a report from Congresswoman Bono's office on the proposed Torres -Martinez land settlement. He said there was reason to be pleased with the fact that the area which is optional (Part B where they could annex up to one square mile outside their existing general territorial boundaries) came up to Airport Boulevard, and that was the furthest west that would go. In addition, any such annexation could only occur with the consent, or without the objection, of either the municipality 13 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * or the county in which said land was located. He said he felt that would address the issues the City of Palm Desert had, both in location of the land and in terms of whether or not it could happen without consent of the jurisdictions. He added that he believed the only jurisdictions now involved in this process would be the City of Coachella or the County of Riverside. 4. Mayor Crites reported on CVAG's Energy & Environment Committee meeting held earlier today, noting that the region took great pride in coming from non - attainment to attainment status for PM10 measurement. He said this year's data, especially that from Indio, would have taken the region back out of attainment and would have placed it within the ranks of potential Federal statutes. However, the region remained in attainment because the data was analyzed on a three-year average, with a 50.0 score being acceptable, which was the area's three-year average. He went on to say that AQMD was going to work with CVAG, and it would be in the City's best interest to seriously evaluate its programs and how various future projects addressed blow sand issues. He added that the E&E Committee intended to explore the various funding programs for this purpose. With Council concurrence, Mayor Crites adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p.m. for dinner and Closed Session. XIV. COMPLETION OF ITEMS HELD OVER FROM 4:00 P.M. SESSION None XV. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS A. PRESENTATION TO THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL BY MEMBERS OF THE PALM DESERT MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE TEAM. Palm Desert Middle School's Dance Team performed a dance in the courtyard ofthe Civic Center in appreciation ofthe relationship between Palm Desert Middle School and the Palm Desert City Council. B. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO STUDENT WORK PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000. This presentation was done informally during the dinner break. Mayor Crites and the City Council presented Certificates of Appreciation to Scott Vince, Veronica Lopez, and Krystena Guevara; Janice Garza did not attend. 14 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C.- APPOINTMENTS TO THE EL PASEO BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Due to the lack of a quorum, this matter was continued to the meeting ofJune 22, 2000. XVI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF THE VACATION OF EXCESS STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY -- SAN PABLO AVENUE SOUTH OF CATALINA WAY (Kenneth G. Rexrode, Monarch Marking Systems, Inc., Applicant). Due to the lack of a quorum, this public hearing was continued to the meeting ofJune 22, 2000. XVII. ADJOURNMENT Due to the lack of a quorum, Acting City Clerk Rachelle Klassen reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and immediately adjourned to 8:00 a.m. on Monday, June 12, 2000, for a Joint Meeting of the City Council, Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority for consideration of the FY 00/01 Budgets. She noted that the items remaining on the Agenda, including a Public Hearing, would be continued to the next regular meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency on June 22, 2000. ATTEST: BUF9i A. CRIMES, MAYOR RACHELLE D. 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