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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-06-27MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2002 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. Mayor Kelly convened the meeting at 3:02 p.m. II. 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: Justin McCarthy, Acting 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 Homer Croy, Director of Building & Safety David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment Mike Errante, Engineering Manager Mark Greenwood, Engineering Manager J. Luis Espinoza, Finance Operations Manager Rachelle D. Klassen, Deputy City Clerk III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A None IV. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Kelly stated that at the last meeting, he had asked to have an item considered during Closed Session regarding the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC). However, he forgot to bring it up during Closed Session; therefore, he asked that it, along with a report on the Cove Communities Services Commission, be added to this Closed Session. Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, add both reports and to adjourn to Closed Session at 3:03 p.m. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ferguson and carried by 4-0 vote, with Councilman Crites ABSENT. MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27, 2002 Request for Closed Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: 1) Property: 13.11 acres of hillside, west of Highway 111, 300 feet northwest of Painters Path (APN 640-020-003) Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Phil Drell/City of Palm Desert Property Owner: Jon Mitchell Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 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: Title of Position: City Attorney Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: Negotiating Parties: Justin McCarthy/City of Palm Desert Palm Desert Employees Organization V. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M. Mayor Kelly reconvened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION. None VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Richard S. Kelly VII. INVOCATION - Councilman Robert A. Spiegel VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B MS. CAROLYN CROSS, resident of One Quail Place, Palm Desert, addressed the City Council to express concern for the state of the landscaping at her complex. She said following the reconstruction in last year's hot summer, most of the trees didn't get much attention. She was very appreciative of everything the City 2 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27, 2002 Councilmembers and staff did for Palm Desert, speaking as a resident of the City for about seven years and someone who had visited here for over forty. However, many of her neighbors were also concerned for the dying trees, acknowledging that there were too many when they first moved there and a lot had been planted. But following the removal of a third of them, it was very painful for her to see the remaining trees go without care. She expressed special thanks to Redevelopment Agency staff member Ezell James for the support he had shown her in this matter. Mayor Kelly assured Ms. Cross that the City would provide the necessary attention to the trees. IX. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS A. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE DR. DONNIS THOMPSON FOR HER SERVICE AS THE CITY OF PALM DESERT'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD OF THE JOSLYN SENIOR CENTER. Dr. Thompson was unable to attend the meeting. B. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE MEL BENJAMIN FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND ITS CIVIC ARTS COMMITTEE. On behalf of the entire City Council, Mayor Kelly made a presentation to Mel Benjamin in appreciation of his service to the City and Its Civic Arts Committee. X. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 13, 2002. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 100, 101, 102, 103, and 101PD Office Complex. Rec: Approve as presented. C-1. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (#4751 by Lonny & Marilyn Whittington in an Unspecified Amount. Rec: By Minute Motion, reject the Claim and direct the City Clerk to so notify the Claimants. 3 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27, 2002 C-2. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (#4801 by Palms To Pines Towing in the Amount of $331.67. Rec: By Minute Motion, reject the Claim and direct the City Clerk to so notify the Claimants. D. REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATION of Director and Alternates for the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA). Removed for separate consideration under Section XI of the Agenda, Consent Items Held Over. Please see that portion of the Minutes for Council discussion and action. E. MINUTES of City Committee and Commission Meetings. 1. Housing Commission Meeting of May 15, 2002. 2. Library Promotion Committee Meeting of March 13, 2002. Rec: Receive and file. F REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of One -Year Extension of Contract for Rental Uniforms and Supplies (Contract No. C18861). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve an extension of the subject contract in the amount of $8,062.60 with Foasberg Textile Services, North Palm Springs, California, and authorize the Mayor to execute same — funds have been budgeted in Account No. 110-4310-433- 2140. G. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT, for Civic Center Lagoon Maintenance (Contract No. C19070). Rec: By Minute Motion, award the subject contract in the amount of $12,900 ($1,075 per month) to Southwest Aquatics, Palm Desert, California, and authorize the Mayor to execute same — funds have been budgeted in Account No. 110-4610-453-3320. 4 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27, 2002 H. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT for Parking Lot Sweeping Services (Contract No. C20150). Rec: By Minute Motion, award the subject contract in the amount of $7,200 ($600 per month) to M & M Sweeping, Inc., Thousand Palms, California, for sweeping of President's Plaza East and West and President's Plaza III, and authorize the Mayor to execute said contract — funds are included in the President's Plaza Business Improvement District annual budgets. I. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Release Improvement Security for Tract No. 24984 (Desert Grove, LLC, c/o World Development, Inc., Applicant). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to release the subject improvement securities and accept the normal, one-year maintenance bond in the amount of 10% of the amount of the Faithful Performance bond. J-1. CONSIDERATION of Action Taken by the Legislative Review Committee Relative to ACA 11 (Richman/Canciamilla) — California 21s` Century — Infrastructure Investment Fund. Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative Review Committee at its meeting of May 28, 2002, and direct staff to prepare a letter of opposition for the Mayor's signature with regard to ACA 11. J-2. CONSIDERATION of Action Taken by the Legislative Review Committee Relative to AFV Incentives — Alternative Fuel Vehicles. Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative Review Committee at its meeting of May 28, 2002, and direct staff to prepare a letter of support for the Mayor's signature with regard to AFV Incentives. MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27, 2002 J-3. CONSIDERATION of Action Taken by the Legislative Review Committee Relative to AB 2041 (Vargas) — Liability for Administration of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs). Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative Review Committee at its meeting of May 28, 2002, and direct staff to prepare a letter of support for the Mayor's signature relative to AB 2041. J-4. CONSIDERATION of Action Taken by the Legislative Review Committee Relative to AB 2333 (Nakano) — Preference for Airport Development Transportation Projects. Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative Review Committee at its meeting of May 28, 2002, and direct staff to prepare a letter of opposition for the Mayor's signature with regard to AB 2333. J-5. CONSIDERATION of Action Taken by the Legislative Review Committee Relative to AB 2792 (McLeod) — Public Employee Benefits. Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative Review Committee at its meeting of May 28, 2002, and direct staff to prepare a letter of opposition for the Mayor's signature with regard to AB 2792. J-6. CONSIDERATION of Action Taken by the Legislative Review Committee Relative to SB 1666 (McPherson) — Public Contracts. Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative Review Committee at its meeting of May 28, 2002, and direct staff to prepare a letter of opposition for the Mayor's signature with regard to SB 1666. J-7. CONSIDERATION of Action Taken by the Legislative Review Committee Relative to SB 1717 (Machado) — Non-contiguous Property Annexation. Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative Review Committee at its meeting of May 28, 2002, and direct staff to prepare a letter of opposition for the Mayor's signature with regard to SB 1717. 6 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27, 2002 J-8. CONSIDERATION of Action Taken by the Legislative Review Committee Relative to SCA 13 (Alarcon) — Local Development. Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative Review Committee at is meeting of May 28, 2002, and direct staff to prepare a letter of support for the Mayor's signature with regard to SCA 13. K. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Citizens On Patrol Officers. Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the recommendation of the Citizens On Patrol interview panel and appoint Marvin Schurgin, Harold Hucka, Peter Van Vechten, Roy Fogel, and Joseph Cassaletti as officers of the Palm Desert Citizens On Patrol Program. L. REQUEST FOR DECLARATION of Surplus Vehicles. Removed for separate consideration under Section XI of the Agenda, Consent Items Held Over. Please see that portion of the Minutes for Council discussion and action. RESOLUTION NO. 02-65 - 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 (January 2002 and February 2002). Removed for separate consideration under Section XI of the Agenda, Consent Items Held Over. Please see that portion of the Minutes for Council discussion and action. N. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 1. Report on Request for Interchange at I-10/Portola 2. Status of Civic Center Parking Review Removed for separate consideration under Section XI of the Agenda, Consent Items Held Over. Please see that portion of the Minutes for Council discussion and action. 7 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27, 2002 Councilman Ferguson asked that Item D be removed for separate consideration. Councilman Spiegel removed Item N-2, and Mayor Kelly removed Item L. Mrs. Klassen asked that Item M also be removed for separate consideration. 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. XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER D. REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATION of Director and Alternates for the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA). Mayor Kelly noted that Councilman Ferguson would be the CVAG representative to the CJPIA, and he recommended that the Council wished to certify him as Director to represent the City of Palm Desert as well rather than certifying the Mayor as Director. Mayor Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, certify Councilman Ferguson as Director and the Risk Manager and Director of Finance/City Treasurer as Alternates, respectively, to the CJPIA. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 3-0-1 vote, with Councilman Ferguson ABSTAINING and Councilman Crites ABSENT. L. REQUEST FOR DECLARATION of Surplus Vehicles. Mayor Kelly noted there were three pickup trucks in the disposal process. He noted that he and the City Manager had worked on a project through the Rotary Club with an organization in Mexico. This organization badly needed a pickup truck, and he asked that the Council approve donating one of the three pickup trucks to the drug rehabilitation center in Tecate, Mexico. Mayor Pro-Tem Benson asked that the other pickup trucks be donated to Martha's Village and Kitchen, as the Council had done in the past. Councilman Spiegel noted that the main office of Martha's Village and Kitchen is in San Diego, and he expressed concern that the donation would directly benefit the Indio facility. Mayor Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, declare the listed vehicles as surplus, directing that: 1) One of the pick-up trucks be donated through the Rotary Club to the drug rehabilitation center in Tecate, Mexico; 2) the other two pick-ups to be donated to Martha's Village and Kitchen, upon assurance that the donation would directly benefit the Indio 8 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27, 2002 facility. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Crites ABSENT. M. RESOLUTION NO. 02-65 - 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 (January 2002 and February 2002). Mrs. Klassen noted that staff had inadvertently omitted from the Agenda one of the two Resolutions included in the staff report. She asked that the Council adopt Resolution Nos. 02-65 and 02-65A. Councilman Ferguson moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution Nos. 02-65 and 02-65A. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Crites ABSENT. N. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 2. Status of Civic Center Parking Review Councilman Spiegel reviewed the staff report, suggesting that there was still a need to provide covered parking for the approximately 80 spaces adjacent to the Skate Park. This would provide shaded parking for City employees during the day and for the residents on the weekends. He said staff had been directed to look at what can be done out there and what the approximate cost would be to put up an inexpensive structure. Mr. Folkers responded that photos had been taken and that staff was in the process of obtaining prices. He said a package should be ready to present to the Council at its next meeting. Councilman Ferguson said he would be most happy if the extravagance of the existing shade structure could be offset by the thrift of the new structure. Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, receive and file the report, additionally directing staff to make the review of various carport/shade structures in the City in order to develop an economical yet efficient shade structure for the approximately 80 spaces adjacent to the Skate Park; said structure to be designed without a photovoltaic system, returning to the next Council Meeting with proposal for same. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Crites ABSENT. 9 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27, 2002 XII. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 02-66 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE TERMS OF THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH TIME WARNER TO JUNE 30, 2003. Upon question by Councilman Ferguson, Councilman Spiegel stated that this matter had gone to the Technology Committee. He said they seemed to be unable to get a Tong -range agreement with the cable company; therefore, the current agreement needed to be extended for one year in order to make sure cable continues in the City of Palm Desert. Mrs. Gilligan added that the sticking point was the 15-year term. Councilman Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 02-66. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Crites ABSENT. XIII. ORDINANCES For Introduction: None For Adoption: None XIV. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ACTIONS RELATIVE TO THE 2002 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5. Mrs. Klassen reviewed the staff report and recommendation. Councilman Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt: 1) Resolution No. 02-67, calling and giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2002, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the Laws of the State of California and the Charter of the City of Palm Desert; 2) Resolution No. 02-68, adopting regulations for candidates for elective office, pertaining to candidates' statements submitted to the voters at an election to be held on Tuesday, 10 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27, 2002 November 5, 2002; 3) Resolution No. 02-69, requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Riverside to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2002, with the Statewide General Election to be held on the date pursuant to §10403 of the Elections Code. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Crites ABSENT. B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR GRAFFITI REMOVAL SERVICES (CONTRACT NO. C08328). Councilman Spiegel asked if it was necessary to pay SunLine Services Group almost $70,000 per year to remove graffiti, although he did feel they had done a very good job. Mr. Folkers responded that staff felt this was a good bargain because representatives are out 24 hours per day making sure graffiti is removed as quickly as possible. He added that the City's cost several years ago, prior to contracting with SunLine, was well over $50,000 per year. Mayor Kelly added that by using SunLine, the City receives an automatic patrol because all of the drivers are instructed to watch for graffiti. Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the subject contract extension in the amount of $68,460 ($5,705 per month) with SunLine Services Group, Thousand Palms, California, and authorize the Mayor to execute same. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Crites ABSENT. C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR RESIDENTIAL STREET SWEEPING SERVICES (CONTRACT NO. C16653). Councilman Ferguson moved to, by Minute Motion, approve a one-year extension of the subject contract in the amount of $153,990.72 with SunLine Services Group, Thousand Palms, California, and authorize the Mayor to execute same — funds have been budgeted in Account No. 110-4310-433-3320. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Crites ABSENT. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR ADVERTISING SERVICES FOR THE EL PASEO BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (CONTRACT NO. C17992). Upon question by Councilman Ferguson, Ms. Ruth Ann Moore responded that three years ago this contract was put out to bid and was awarded to Chuck Davis d.b.a. D&A Marketing. At that time, Council placed a stipulation 11 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27, 2002 that the contract could be extended for up to three years. She added that it would be put out to bid again next year as required. Mayor Pro-Tem Benson moved to, by Minute Motion, approve an amendment to the subject contract with Chuck Davis d.b.a. D & A Marketing, Palm Desert, California, extending the subject contract for the period of July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003, and authorize the Mayor to execute same. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Crites ABSENT. E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR ADVERTISING/PROMOTIONAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT (CONTRACT NO. C19221). Upon question by Councilman Spiegel, Mrs. Gilligan responded that this was the recommendation of the Promotion Committee. Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the subject contract in the amount of $78,000 with Full Gallop Marketing Communications, Palm Springs, California, and authorize the Mayor to execute same — funds have been budgeted in Account No. 110-4417-414-3215. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Crites ABSENT. F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR PRINTING OF THE CITY'S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, BRIGHT SIDE (CONTRACT NO. C20200). Councilman Ferguson moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the subject agreement with Coachella Valley Printing Group in the amount of $4,465.26 per month for the Fiscal Year 2002/03 — funds have been budgeted in Account No. 110-4417-414-3610. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Crites ABSENT. G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR HIGHWAY 111 SIGNAL AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS AT DESERT CROSSING (CONTRACT NO. C20210, PROJECT NO. 615-02). Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve the subject contract in the amount of $79,102 with Psomas, Palm Desert, California, and authorize the Mayor to execute same; 2) authorize a 10% contingency for the project — funds have been budgeted in Account No. 213-4347-433-4001. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Crites ABSENT. 12 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27, 2002 H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE INSTALLATION OFA65-FOOT HIGH WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MAGNESIA FALLS DRIVE AND SAN PABLO AVENUE. Mr. McCarthy noted the staff report and recommendation in the packets. Councilman Ferguson asked if staff was making sure these cell towers are going in places that provide for maximum coverage for the City with minimum proliferation of the towers. Parks and Recreation Planning Manager Jeff Winklepleck responded that this was being done to the best of staff's ability. He said different locations were considered for this particular tower, including College of the Desert, which was not at this point in time allowing any additional towers. He said this location seemed to be the best and would fill a gap. He noted that the Planning Commission, at its last meeting, directed staff to work with the communications companies to come up with a master plan for these towers. Councilman Ferguson moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the subject request for a telecommunication tower at the Civic Center Park and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cingular Wireless, LLC, for same (Contract No. C20220). Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Crites ABSENT. I. REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM DRAINAGE FUND TO CONSTRUCT THE STORM DRAIN SYSTEM ASSOCIATED WITH THE FRED WARING DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS FROM HIGHWAY 111 TO FAIRHAVEN DRIVE (PROJECT NO. 651-99). Upon question by Mayor Pro-Tem Benson, Mr. Greenwood responded that this was basically a bookkeeping matter to move the money from the Drainage Fund to the construction fund for the project. Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, appropriate $206,140 from Drainage Fund 232 to construct the storm drain system associated with the subject project. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Crites ABSENT. J. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SHERIFF'S SPACE NEEDS FEASIBILITY STUDY BY HIGHLAND PARTNERSHIP, INC. Councilman Ferguson moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the expenditure of $27,000 to fund Palm Desert's share of the subject study, per the Cove Commission 13 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27, 2002 funding formula. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Crites ABSENT. XV. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XVI. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS ON FRED WARING DRIVE FROM SAN PASCUAL AVENUE TO DEEP CANYON ROAD (CONTRACT NO. C19990). Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Award the subject contract in the amount of $614,580 to Sierra Landscape Company, Palm Desert, California, and authorize the Mayor to execute same; 2) authorize the Director of Finance to set aside the amount of $61,458 as a 10% contingency for the project (use of contingency requires additional action) — funds are available in the FY 2001/02 Capital Improvement Funds for the widening of Fred Waring Drive (Account No. 400-4384-433-4001). Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote. B. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE HIGHWAY 74 UNDERGROUNDING PROJECT (CONTRACT NO. C20140). Upon question by Councilman Ferguson, Mr. Conlon responded that the CalTrans permit would be issued the beginning of next week. Depending on how soon the contractor returns the contract documents to the City, work should begin somewhere around July 15. The actual conduit work in the street would go through mid -October. After that time, it would take Edison approximately 90 days to run the cable, with the pole and overhead wire removal scheduled for February, 2003. He added that the southbound number two lane would be closed while the conduit is installed in the street, but that should be completed by mid -October. This closure would be done in phases as the installation moves along Highway 74, so the entire length of Highway 74 would not all be closed at the same time. Mayor Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize award of the subject contract in the amount of $1,173,632.14 to Herman Weissker, Inc., Bloomington, California, and the Mayor to execute same; 2) authorize the expenditure of said funds; 3) authorize the Director of Finance to set aside a 10% contingency for the project in the amount of $117,363.21 — funds for this project are budgeted in Account No. 400-4262-422-4001. 14 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27, 2002 Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Crites ABSENT. C. REPORT ON THE AVAILABILITY OF PRIVATE STORAGE FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES (RVs). Mr. McCarthy noted the staff report and recommendation in the packets. In response to concerns raised, Councilman Spiegel suggested that perhaps he and Mayor Pro-Tem Benson should meet again to see if any other possible alternatives exist to make storage spaces available, including on City -owned land. Councilman Ferguson also suggested that they look at the liability the City would incur for protecting the residents' vehicles. He said he felt storage was a cost that people assumed when they purchased recreational vehicles. Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, direct that the subcommittee of Mayor Pro Tem Benson and Councilman Spiegel reconvene to consider this matter, to see if any other possible alternatives existed to make storage spaces available. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Crites ABSENT. D. FOLLOW-UP REPORT ON SPECIFIC ITEMS REQUESTED AT THE BUDGET MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2002. The various responses were reviewed by Council, and with its concurrence, provided direction, as follows: Additional Street Striping Staff to develop a policy on striping streets more than once/year on a case by case basis (e.g. Shadow Mountain Drive). Living Desert Parkina Lot --Revisit the issue in the near future to exhaust all the potential alternatives, including the possibility of using County pass -through funds, to be discussed during a meeting between the Mayor, City Manager, and Supervisor Wilson, with report on any potential resolution to be provided. Increased T.O.T.--Return to City Council within the month to provide a detailed report on rates assessed by other comparable desert cities (e.g. Phoenix). Child Care Fees --Report to be presented within the month. 15 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27, 2002 Councilman Ferguson moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the Out -of -State Travel items for FY 2002/03, as outlined in the accompanying report. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Crites ABSENT. XVII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMATION OF THE COLLEGE VIEW ESTATES II LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT. Mayor Kelly declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in FAVOR of or in OPPOSITION to this matter. With no testimony offered, he declared the public hearing closed and directed that the ballots be counted. Mr. Alvarez reported for the record that there were two ballots for this district: both ballots from the same owner, with the following results: Yes - $13,674.24; No - -0- Councilman Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt: 1) Resolution No. 02-70, declaring the results of the property owner protest proceeding for the formation of the College View Estates II Landscaping and Lighting District; 2) Resolution No. 02-71, approving and/or amending the Engineer's Report regarding the formation of the College View Estates II Landscaping and Lighting District; and the levy and collection of annual assessments for FY 2002/03; 3) Resolution No. 02-72, approving the formation of the College View Estates II Landscape and Lighting District and the concurrent annexation of said district into the Palm Desert Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District; and the levy and collection of annual assessments, commencing with FY 2002/03. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman Crites ABSENT. B. CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY MANAGER'S AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PROPOSED FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2002/03 (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY). Mayor/Chairman Kelly declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in FAVOR of or in OPPOSITION to this matter. With no testimony received, he declared the public hearing closed. Councilman/Member Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt: 1) City Council Resolution No. 02-73, adopting a City Program and Financial Plan for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003; 2) City Council Resolution No. 02-74, establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2002/03; 3) Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 449, adopting a Redevelopment Agency Program and Financial Plan for 16 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27, 2002 the Fiscal Year July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003; 4) Housing Authority Resolution No. HA-17, adopting a Housing Authority Program and Financial Plan for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003; 5) City Council Resolution No. 02-75, setting the Salary Schedule, Salary Ranges, and Allocated Classifications. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman/Member Crites ABSENT. Councilman/Member Spiegel moved to waive further reading and pass to second reading Ordinance No. 1016, rescinding Ordinance No. 917 and establishing compensation for members of the City Council. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman/Member Crites ABSENT. Councilman/Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the Outside Agency Funding for various agencies in the total amount of $319,500, as outlined in the accompanying staff report. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Councilman/Member Crites ABSENT. XVIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER Acting City Manager Justin McCarthy introduced two new employees, Ryan Stendell in the Community Development Department and James Conway in the Housing Department of the Redevelopment Agency. B. CITY ATTORNEY None C. CITY CLERK None D. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL o City Council Requests for Action: None o City Council Committee Reports: None 17 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27, 2002 o City Council Comments: 1. Councilman Ferguson reported that during the period of July 4 - 11, he and Indian Wells' Mayor Conrad Negron, along with their spouses, would be traveling to Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo on a personal vacation. They would be visiting with the Mayor of that area, and he believed Indian Wells would further explore suitability of a twin Sister City program with Palm Desert. He would provide a report upon his return. XIX. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Ferguson, Mayor Kelly adjourned the meeting at 5:15 p.m. EST: SHEILA R. GI A , ITY CLERK CITY OF PALM DE T, CALIFORNIA RICHARD S. KELLY, P(IAYOR 18