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THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2002
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kelly convened the meeting at 4:02 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Richard S. Kelly
III. INVOCATION - Mayor Pro-Tempore Jean M. Benson
IV. ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Pro-Tempore Jean M. Benson
Councilman Jim Ferguson
Councilman Robert A. Spiegel
Mayor Richard S. Kelly
Excused Absence:
Councilman Buford A. Crites
Also Present:
Carlos L. Ortega, City Manager/RDA Executive Director
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Sheila R. Gilligan, ACM for Community Services/City Clerk
Richard J. Folkers, ACM for Development Services
Justin McCarthy, ACM for Redevelopment
Homer Croy, Director of Building & Safety
Philip Drell, Director of Community Development
Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Teresa L. La Rocca, Director of Housing
Joseph S. Gaugush, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment
Rachelle D. Klassen, Deputy City Clerk
V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A
MR. BILL BESSE, resident of Sonata II development, addressed the Council about
his concern for the significant increase in the amount of assessment on his
property, which is subject to one of the City's assessment districts. He said his
assessment in the past had been only $44.78 per year; however, the proposed
increase was approximately 600%, to $284.04 per year. In addition to the
landscaping along Hovley Lane West, his subdivision was responsible for two street
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lights on Hovley Lane. He felt while these lights contributed to the overall safety in
the City, they really did not do the homeowners in Sonata II any good. He
suggested the City either pay for the operation of the street lights or turn them off.
He also suggested that the City remove the grass along Hovley Lane and replace
it with river rock to greatly reduce the maintenance costs. He noted the Sonata I
homeowners, a subdivision of only 16 homes along Hovley Lane with a wall next
to Portola Avenue, had a proposed increase from $133.58 per year to $1,059 per
year, or approximately 800%.
MR. DENNIS CUNNINGHAM, residing at the intersection of Ironwood and
Shadow Mountain, said he was one of several neighbors concerned about the
traffic flow and speed on Shadow Mountain. He asked that the City consider
installing a stop sign at this intersection.
MR. JOHN McLEAN agreed with Mr. Cunningham's comments and presented a
neighborhood petition in support of a stop sign at Ironwood and Shadow Mountain.
VI. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
A. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE THE CITY OF PALM DESERT'S NEW
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY — THE
COACHELLA VALLEY'S FIRST.
This matter was rescheduled for the meeting of April 25, 2002.
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 28, 2002.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant
No. 79.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. CITY/AGENCY PORTFOLIO MASTER SUMMARY for the Month Ending
February 28, 2002 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency).
Rec: Receive and file.
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D. SINGLE AUDIT of Federally Assisted Grant Program for the Fiscal Year
Ended June 30, 2001.
Rec: Receive and file.
E. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Vicorp
Restaurants, Inc., for Baker's Square, 73-075 Highway 111, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
F. MINUTES of City Committee and Commission Meetings.
1. Art In Public Places Commission Meeting of January 16, 2002.
2. Citizens' Advisory Committee for Project Area No. 4 Meeting of
January 28, 2002.
3. Investment & Finance Committee Meeting of February 27, 2002.
4. Promotion Committee Meeting of January 15, 2002.
5. Sister Cities Subcommittee Meetings of January 17, and January 29,
2002.
Rec: Receive and file.
G. LETTER OF RESIGNATION from Gail Paparian from the
Promotion Committee.
Rec: Receive with very sincere regret.
H. CONSIDERATION of Resignation and Appointment for the El Paseo
Business Improvement District Board of Directors.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) With very sincere regret, accept the resignation
of Janet Kruder from the El Paseo Business Improvement District
Board of Directors; 2) appoint Susan Stauberto fill the unexpired term
of Ms. Kruder, commencing immediately and concluding
December 31, 2004.
I. RESOLUTION NO. 02-29 - 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 Microfilmed (December 2001).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
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J. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF BID for Office Furniture for the Department of
Building & Safety.
Rec: By Minute Motion, based on the facts and findings: 1) Reject Systems
Source, Inc., Newport Beach, California; 2) accept National Business
Furniture, Los Angeles, California, for the replacement of office
furniture in the Building & Safety Department in the amount of
$20,256 — funds are available in Account No. 110-4420-422-4045.
K. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Advertise and Call for Bids for the
Landscaping Improvements Associated with the Fred Waring Drive
Widening Project from San Pablo Avenue to Deep Canyon Road (Contract
No. C19990)
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for
bids for the subject project.
L. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Artwork at Legends Field.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve a commission with Artefact Design,
Cardiff, California, to design, fabricate, and coordinate two
commemorative panel illustrations, depicting the image of
Don Drysdale for Legends Field (Contract No. C20000);
2) appropriate funds in the amount of $3,500 for said panel and
authorize disbursement from Art In Public Places Fund
No. 436-4650-454-4001.
M. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C17900 —
Construction of the Beginner's Skate Park and Water Features
(California Landscape and Design, Upland, 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.
N. RESOLUTION NO. 02-30 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Palm Desert, California, Approving the City of Palm Desert as Applicant for
Grant Funds for the Per Capita Grant Program Under the Safe
Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond
Act of 2000.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
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O. RESOLUTION NO. 02-31 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Palm Desert, California, Approving the City of Palm Desert as Applicant for
Grant Funds for the Roberti-Z'Berg-Harris Urban Open Space and
Recreation Program Under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water,
Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
P. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of 2002 "Summer of Fun" Schedule.
Rec: By Minute Motion:
1) Approve the lineup for the 2002 "Summer of Fun" Series as
recommended by the Civic Arts Committee.
2) Approve a purchase order with Live Oak Audio Visual, Seattle,
Washington, in the amount of $10,820 for movies, professional
staff, and audio/visual equipment for the 2002 "Summer of
Fun" Movies.
3) Approve a purchase orderwith Musicians Outlet, Palm Desert,
California, in the amount of $15,000 for professional staff,
sound and lighting for the 2002 "Summer of Fun" Concerts.
4) Authorize the Mayor to execute the following performing arts
contracts with:
a) Side Street Strutters — (Contract No. C20010);
b) Chris Compton Live — (Contract No. C20020);
c) Small Change — (Contract No. C20030);
d) Walden Dahl & Kinfolk — (Contract No. C20040);
e) A Hawaiian Experience — (Contract No. C20050);
f) The Pat Longo Big Band — (Contract No. C20060);
g) Instant Replay — (Contract No. C20070);
h) Redlands Symphony — (Contract No. C20080).
Q. CONSIDERATION of AB 1890 (Horton) — Delegation of Powers to
Employees' Organizations.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative
Review Committee at its meeting of March 19, 2002, and direct staff
to prepare a letter of opposition for the Mayor's signature with regard
to AB 1890 (Horton).
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R. CONSIDERATION of AB 2878 (Wiggins) — Ad Valorem Property Tax
Revenues.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative
Review Committee at its meeting of March 19, 2002, and direct staff
to prepare a letter of opposition for the Mayor's signature with regard
to AB 2878 (Wiggins).
S. CONSIDERATION of SB 1262 (Torlakson) — Funding for Transportation
Incentive Programs.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative
Review Committee at its meeting of March 19, 2002, and direct staff
to prepare a letter of opposition for the Mayor's signature with regard
to SB 1262.
T. CONSIDERATION of Fee Waiver and the Sale, Possession, and
Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages During the Palm Desert Rotary Club
Barbeque.
Rec: By Minute Motion:
1) Waive fees associated with the Palm Desert
Rotary/Foundation for the Retarded Third Annual "Bar-b-Que
in the Park," scheduled to be held on Sunday, April 28, 2002.
2) Permit the sales, possession, and consumption of alcoholic
beverages on City -owned property in connection with a special
event, the Palm Desert Rotary Club Barbeque, scheduled to
be held at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park on Sunday,
April 28, 2002.
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U. CONSIDERATION of Waiving Conditions of City of Palm Desert Guidelines
for Use of Civic Center Facilities and Attendant Fee Waiver for the
Bureau of Land Management.
Rec: By Minute Motion:
1) Waive Condition 111.3 (Application and Approval Process) of
the City of Palm Desert Guidelines for Use of Civic Center
Facilities, which prohibits the reservation of facilities on a
serial basis, for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), which
has requested use of the Council Chamber on June 1,
August 3, October 5, and December 7, 2002; and February 1,
2003, provided Councilman Buford Crites will open and close
the Chamber and assist BLM staff as needed.
2) Waive Condition 11.1 (Organizations Qualifying For Use
Application) of the City of Palm Desert Guidelines for Use of
Civic Center Facilities, which assesses a $40 per hour usage
fee.
— V INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
1. Progress Report on Retail Center Vacancies
2. Homme/Adams Park Construction Update
Removed for separate consideration under Section VIII, Consent
Items Held Over. Please see that portion of the Minutes for Council
discussion and action.
3. Update on Charger Installation on Highway 74
Removed for separate consideration under Section VIII, Consent
Items Held Over. Please see that portion of the Minutes for Council
discussion and action.
Councilman Ferguson asked that Items V-2 and V-3 be removed for separate
consideration under Section VIII, Consent Items Held Over.
Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Ferguson, the remainder of the Consent
Calendar was approved as presented by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Crites ABSENT.
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VIII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
V. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
2. Homme/Adams Park Construction Update
Councilman Ferguson noted Item #5 in the staff report relative to the
Channel barrier and said it stated the woodcrete fence product did
not meet the required criteria for withholding automobiles. He said in
looking at the lodge pole fencing put along Mrs. Cree's property, the
date palm logs put along the road, and the cable and steel post
fencing to be put along the Channel, he wondered whether the City
really ought to have palm logs there at all. He said it might be better
to have either lodge pole fencing on both sides of the City's property
or steel cable fencing on both sides of the road. He added that
having three different types of fencing barriers on two parcels did not
make a lot of sense to him.
Councilman Spiegel stated that this had been discussed in the Parks
and Recreation Commission meeting, and the palm logs were being
taken out already, although the plan was not to remove all of them.
He agreed with Councilman Ferguson that it made more sense to
mirror the fence on the other side.
Councilman Ferguson asked if the old, swing -arm gate that belongs
to the Coachella Valley Water District is going to be removed.
Mr. Winklepleck responded that it would be removed and, as part of
the conditions of approval, it will be replaced with a new gate that is
pedestrian accessible but not accessible by vehicles.
Councilman Ferguson asked if the City could work with the residents
to get a uniform mailbox system there, and Mr. Winklepleck
responded that this was already being considered.
Councilman Ferguson moved to continue this matter to the next meeting. Motion
was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Crites ABSENT.
3. Update on Charger Installation on Highway 74
Councilman Ferguson stated that the piece in question is on a side
of the road that has grass landscaping at the Shell Station and at City
Wok, and the other side of the street has grass landscaping from the
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Dean Witter building all the way to the Jenny Craig building. He said
although the landscaping around this piece itself was drought
tolerant, it was his understanding that the City had a policy that there
will never be anything but drought tolerant landscaping, and he asked
for clarification, noting that he really did not want a brown
Palm Desert.
Mr. Folkers stated that staff had been trying to work on a program to
provide as much drought tolerant landscaping as possible from right-
of-way to right-of-way, the idea being that the parkway landscaping
would look like that at Desert Willow. He said staff could go back and
look at the City's policies and come back at the next meeting with a
report to the Council.
With Council concurrence, this matter was continued to the meeting of May 9, 2002,
with staff requested to bring back a report on City landscaping policy.
IX. RESOLUTIONS
None
X. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
None
For Adoption:
None
XI. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL. OF PAYMENT BY THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR PART OF THE VALUE OF THE LAND
FOR AND THE COST OF THE INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF
THREE INTERCHANGE PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
(JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY).
Mr. Ortega noted the staff report in the packets and offered to answer any
questions. He said the Council/Agency Board needed to make certain
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findings on the record that will then, in accordance with Redevelopment law,
allow the Redevelopment Agency to make the payments to the City.
Councilman/Member Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt: 1) City
Council Resolution No. 02-32, approving payment by the Palm Desert Redevelopment
Agency of part of the value of the land for and the cost of the installation and construction
of three interchange projects in the City of Palm Desert; 2) Redevelopment Resolution No.
439, approving payment by the Redevelopment Agency of part of the value of the land for
and the cost of the installation and construction of three interchange projects in the City
of Palm Desert. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with
Councilman/Member Crites ABSENT.
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ACTIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A
PUBLIC PARKING EASEMENT TO FINANCE THE COST OF THE
INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF PARKING STRUCTURES
(JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY AND THE PALM DESERT FINANCING AUTHORITY).
Mr. Ortega stated this was similar to the previous item but for a different
area.
Councilman/Member Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt: 1) City
Council Resolution No. 02-33, approving payment by the Palm Desert Redevelopment
Agency for the cost of the acquisition of a public parking easement to finance the cost of
the installation and construction of parking structures; 2) Redevelopment Agency
Resolution No. 440, authorizing payment by the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency for
the cost of the acquisition of a public parking easement to finance the cost of the
installation and construction of parking structures, and declaring the intent of the Agency
to reimburse the cost thereof from the proceeds of bonds; 3) Financing Authority
Resolution No. FA-32, declaring its intent to reimburse expenditures in connection with the
cost of the acquisition of a public parking easement to finance the cost of the installation
and construction of parking structures from the proceeds of the bonds. Motion was
seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman/Member Crites
ABSENT.
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT TO
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (CVWD) FOR SEWER
RELOCATION ON THE FRED WARING DRIVE WIDENING PROJECT AT
THE PALM VALLEY STORM WATER CHANNEL (PROJECT NO. 651-99).
Mr. Ortega noted the staff report in the packets.
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Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, approve reimbursement to CVWD
— in the amount of $140,377 for sewer relocation on the Fred Waring Drive Widening Project
at the Palm Valley Storm Water Channel — funds are available in the FY 2001/02 Capital
Improvements Program Budget, Account No. 213-4399-433-4001. Motion was seconded
by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Crites ABSENT.
XII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XIII. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SCOPE AND BUDGET AUGMENTATION
FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (CONTRACT NO. C17610).
Mr. Ortega noted the staff report in the packets, noting this was the result of
Council's direction to staff to reduce the scope of services from a prior
request.
Councilman Spiegel asked what the requested $46,000 was for.
Mr. Drell responded that this would cover the consultant's extra time due to
the expanded schedule of meetings. In addition, it would cover studies to
answer questions that the Committee and staff had relative to the General
Plan.
Councilman Ferguson stated that it was his recollection that the Council
wanted to do sufficient analysis for the purposes of doing a General Plan
update only. There was some debate that we were going beyond the scope
of the General Plan update into specific planning issues, and it was his
understanding that the direction to staff was to just do a Genera Plan and if
the Council wants to go beyond it, it can do so. Under Traffic and
Circulation, the second sentence in the paragraph indicated that, "While this
is sufficient for General Plan -level analysis, several important transportation
issues have arisen in the University Village area..." He said he thought the
Council had already decided this wasn't going to be done.
Mr. Drell responded that the general land use plan, which had now been
endorsed by the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC), brought up
certain fundamental questions from the Public Works Department and the
Committee relative to its traffic impacts. To analyze those to the satisfaction
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of the Committee and the Public Works Department, it is necessary to obtain
more detail.
Councilman Ferguson asked staff what are socioeconomic impacts.
Mr. Drell responded that socioeconomic also addressed fiscal impacts to the
City relative to what are the financial and economic impacts to the City
resulting from this altered vision for what is going to happen north of the City.
He said there had been concern that a higher dominance of residential uses
would cause greater financial impacts on the City than there had been in the
past where it had been predominantly commercial/resort.
Councilman Ferguson asked how much of the $46,500 requested was to pay
Mr. Criste for work he had already done and how much was to pay him for
work that staff would like him to do going forward.
Mr. Drell responded that $14,000 was for work already done or committed
to do through the rest of the contract. The other $32,000 was for the
expanded traffic and the socio-economic work that had not yet been done.
Mayor Kelly noted that CVAG had just recently completed a traffic study and
had just voted at the last Transportation meeting to look at hot spots,
including Monterey and Dinah Shore. He suggested that staff look at
CVAG's study.
Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the expenditure for extra
work already performed in the amount of $14,000, with direction that more information be
presented for Council's consideration on what would be accomplished with the
fiscal/socioeconomic and the expanded traffic circulation analyses. Motion was seconded
by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Crites ABSENT.
B. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON FRED WARING DRIVE BETWEEN
SAN PABLO AVENUE AND DEEP CANYON ROAD (CONTRACT
NO. C19800, PROJECT NO. 650-99).
Mr. Ortega noted the staff report in the packets.
Councilman Ferguson stated he would be abstaining from this matter, as he
represents Granite Construction.
Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, award the subject contract to
Granite Construction Company, Watsonville, California, in the amount of $2,615,725 for
the base bid, authorize the Mayor to execute same, and authorize the allocation of a 10%
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contingency in the amount of $261,572 for this project — funds for the base bid plus 10%
contingency have been appropriated in the FY 2001/02 Capital Improvements Program
Budget. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 3-0-1 vote, with Councilman
Ferguson ABSTAINING and Councilman Crites ABSENT.
C. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE PORTOLA AVENUE
AT HAYSTACK CHANNEL SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS (CONTRACT
NO. C19810, PROJECT NO. 699-01).
Mr. Ortega noted the staff report and recommendation in the packets.
Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, award the subject contract to
Contreras Construction Company, Indio, California, in the amount of $81,385, authorize
the Mayor to execute same, and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of
$8,138.50 — project total of $89,523.50 — funds for the project are available through grant
funds from the Riverside County Transportation Commission and matching City funds for
FY 2001/02. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman
Crites ABSENT.
XIV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL TO A PLANNING COMMISSION
DECISION, DENYING A REQUEST FORA PRECISE PLAN/CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
1,989 SQUARE FOOT CONVENIENCE STORE AND A FUEL STATION
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET
AND HOVLEY LANE EAST (42-185 WASHINGTON STREET)
Case Nos. PP/CUP 01-28, (Hugh V. Jorgensen, Appellant).
Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, receive and file the Appellant's
letter, withdrawing the appeal. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0
vote, with Councilman Crites ABSENT.
XV. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
None
B. CITY ATTORNEY
1) Reauest for Closed Session:
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Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8:
1) Property: Lease Property - Parkview Professional Office
Complex - 73-710/720 Fred Waring Drive
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Paul S. Gibson/City of Palm Desert
Property Owner: City of Palm Desert
Other Parties: Environmental Products and
Applications, Inc.
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
2) Property: APN 624-200-003
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Justin McCarthy/Lauri Aylaian/City of Palm Desert
Property Owner: Coachella Valley Water District
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS LISTED ON AN AGENDA ADDENDUM POSTED
72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
a) Betty L. Szymanski v. City of Palm Desert, United States
District Court - Central District of California
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant potential to
initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c):
Number of potential cases: 1
Councilman Spiegel moved to add the following item to the Closed Session Agenda.
Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Crites
ABSENT.
Public Employment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
Title of Position: City Manager
2) Report and Action from Closed Session Made at This Meeting.
See announcement made at Adjournment of this meeting.
C. CITY CLERK
None
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D. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
o City Council Reauests for Action:
None
o City Council Committee Reports:
None
o City Council Comments:
None
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Spiegel moved to adjourn the meeting to Closed Session at 4:58 p.m.
Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Crites
ABSENT.
Mayor Kelly reconvened the meeting at 5:57 p.m. and immediately adjourned
following two announcements from Closed Session at this meeting:
1) On a 4-0 vote of the City Council, with Councilman Crites ABSENT,
approved a Lease Agreement between the City (Parkview Professional
Office Complex) and Environmental Products and Applications, Inc.
2) On a 3-1 vote of the City Council, with Mayor Kelly voting NO and
Councilman Crites ABSENT, the request for construction of additional
block wall treatment along the property known as APN 624-200-003 and
owned by the Coachella Valley Water District was rejected.
EST: ,
SHEILA R. GIL
ITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DES T'T, CALIFORNIA
(CHARD S. KELLY, MAYOR
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