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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2004
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A
Any person wishing to discuss any item of Closed Session business may address the
City Council or Redevelopment Agency Board 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 or
Redevelopment Agency Board. Because the Brown Act does not allow the City Council
or Redevelopment Agency Board to take action on items not on the Agenda, members
will not enter into discussion with speakers but will instead refer the matter to staff for
report and recommendation at a future City Council or Redevelopment Agency meeting.
IV. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
1) Property: Lease Property -- Parkview Professional Office Complex,
73710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite No. 211, Palm Desert
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Paul S. Gibson/City of Palm Desert
Property Owner: City of Palm Desert
Other Parties: State of California-Dept. of Food and
Agriculture
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
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2) Property: APN 622-190-006
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Justin McCarthy/Lauri Aylaian/City of
Palm Desert
Property Owner: Daniel and Nancy Yoakum
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
3) Property: 3.91 Acres on west side of Cook Street, north of
Whitewater Storm Channel
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Phil Drell/City of Palm Desert
Property Owner: Phil Cordova
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: 3
V. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION.
Action:
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tem Buford A. Crites
VII. INVOCATION - Councilmember Jean M. Benson
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B
Any person wishing to discuss any item not scheduled for public hearing may address
the City Council, Redevelopment Agency, Hosing Authority, or Financing Authority 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, Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority, or
Financing Authority Boards. Because the Brown Act does not allow the City Council,
Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority, or Financing Authority Boards to take action
on items not on the Agenda, members will not enter into discussion with speakers but
will instead refer the matter to staff for report and recommendation at a future
City Council, Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority, or Financing Authority
meeting.
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 2004
IX. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
A. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE JANET BRODY FOR HER MANY
YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND ITS
VARIOUS COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS.
Action:
B. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION, DECLARING MAY 2004 AS
"NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH MONTH" IN THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT.
Action:
C. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE THE PALM DESERT HIGH SCHOOL
VARSITY AND JUNIOR VARSITY DANCE TEAM.
Action:
D. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE CITY OF PALM DESERT
EMPLOYEES FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE -- MAY 2004.
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 Meetings of April 8, and April 22,
2004.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 198, 201, 202, 207, 208, 212, 213, 217, and 218.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 2004
C. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (#530) by Brandon Slater in the Amount of
$940.
Rec: By Minute Motion, reject the Claim and direct the City Clerk to so
notify the Claimant.
D. CITY'S/AGENCY'S PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SUMMARIES for March
2004 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert Redevelopment
Agency).
Rec: Receive and file.
E. AUDIT REPORT for the City of Palm Desert Gas Tax Fund for the Period
July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002.
Rec: Receive and file.
F. AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORTS for the City of Palm Desert Measure "A"
Fund for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2003.
Rec: Receive and file.
G. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by
Maria Monterroso and Victor Monterroso for Taqueria El Sinaloense,
73-850 Highway 111, Suite G, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
H. MINUTES OF CITY COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MEETINGS.
1. Citizens' Advisory Committee for Project Area No. 4 Meetings of
February 9 (Amended), and March 15, 2004.
2. Housing Commission Meeting of March 10, 2004.
3. Investment & Finance Committee Meetings of February 25, and
March 24, 2004.
4. Marketing Committee Meeting of March 16, 2004, and Study Session
Notes of March 24, 2004.
5. Public Safety Commission Meeting of March 10, 2004.
6. Sister Cities Committee Meeting of March 18, 2004.
7. Technology Committee Meeting of February 3, 2004.
8. Youth Committee Meeting of March 3, 2004.
Rec: Receive and file.
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 2004
I. LETTER OF RESIGNATION from Janet Brody -- Art In Public Places
Commission.
Rec: Receive with very sincere regret.
J. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Destroy Files from the Department
of Building & Safety that Have Been Digitally Imaged Onto CD's (June,
July, August, September, October, and November 2003).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt: 1) Resolution No. 04-28 for June
2003 Records; 2) Resolution No. 04-29 for July 2003 Records;
3) Resolution No. 04-30 for August 2003 Records; 4) Resolution
No. 04-31 for September 2003 Records; 5) Resolution No. 04-32
for October 2003 Records; 6) Resolution No. 04-33 for November
2003 Records.
K. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Obtain Additional Digital Imaging
Services for Engineering Documents.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize additional digital imaging services by
California CD Imaging Center, Rancho Cucamonga, California, in
the Amount of $1.38 per plan sheet and $0.10 per 8 1/2 x 11 or
8 1/2 x 14 sheet, in an amount not to exceed $20,000 -- funds are
available in Account No. 110-4300-413-3010.
L. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Contract for Audit Services for the City of
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Desert Willow Golf
Resort, Palm Desert Recreation Facilities Corporation, and the Palm
Desert Housing Authority for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004
(Contract No. C20182) (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency and the Palm Desert Housing Authority).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject contract with Lance, Soll &
Lunghard, LLP, Brea, California.
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REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 2004
M. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Dispose of Obsolete Traffic Signal
Equipment.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize staff to dispose of obsolete traffic
signal equipment currently housed at the Joni Drive yard, as
identified on the accompanying staff report.
N. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Transfer Title for Lot 17 of the
Portola Palms Mobile Home Park.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the transfer of title for Lot 17 of the
Portola Palms Mobile Home Park to the Portola Palms
Homeowners Association and the Mayor to execute the Grant Deed
for same.
O. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Reject Bids for the Desert Willow
Golf Resort Mountain View Course Comfort Station Upgrades (Contract
No. C21540).
Rec: By Minute Motion, reject all bids received for the subject project.
P. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Design a Traffic Signal for the
Intersection of Highway 74 and Shadow Mountain Drive.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize staff to proceed with designing a traffic
signal installation for the intersection of Highway 74 and Shadow
Mountain Drive.
Q. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of an AB2766 Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the Coachella Valley Association of
Governments for Regional PM10 Street Sweeping Program for Fiscal
Year 2005 (Contract No. C22640).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject MOU and authorize the
Mayor to execute same.
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 2004
R. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT for Residential/Commercial
Street Sweeping Services (Contract No. C22560).
Rec: By Minute Motion, award the subject contract to CleanStreet,
Gardena, California, in the amount of $26.95 per cur mile
($3,767.61) per month and authorize the Mayor to execute same --
funds have been specified in the FY 2004/05 Budget, Account
No. 110-4310-433-3320.
S. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 1 and Acceptance of
Work for Contract No. C21560 -- Well Site Improvements at Fred Waring
Drive and San Pascual Avenue (Cora Constructors, Palm Desert, CA).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount
of $1,969.16 for the purchase and installation of a 6-inch swing
check valve and removal of an unmarked utility conflicting with the
installation of 12-inch waterline and the Mayor to execute same;
2) authorize the Director of Finance to transfer $1,969.16 from
contingency to base for the project; 3) accept the work as complete
and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the
subject project.
T. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C20710A --
Construction of the Magnesia Falls Drive Bridge and Street Improvements
Soundwall (Project No. 648-99A) (Parsam Construction Company,
Glendale, 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.
U. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C20910A --
Construction of the Street Improvements at Highway 111 and Town
Center Way (Dateland Construction, Coachella, 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.
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 2004
V. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Release One-Year Maintenance
Security for Tract 30030 (Alpine Lane) (Sound Management, LLC,
Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to release the
subdivision improvement maintenance security for Tract No. 30030.
W. CONSIDERATION of Legislative Review Committee Action on
AB2353 (Leslie) -- Electric Vehicles.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative
Review Committee at its meeting of April 27, 2004, and direct staff
to prepare a letter of opposition for the Mayor's signature with
regard to AB2353 (Leslie).
X. CONSIDERATION of Legislative Review Committee Action on
AB2782 (Benoit) -- Public Agencies' Joint Powers Authorities.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative
Review Committee at its meeting of April 27, 2004, and direct staff
to prepare a letter of support for the Mayor's signature with regard
to AB2782 (Benoit).
Y. CONSIDERATION of Legislative Review Committee Action on
ACA29 (Harman, Lowenthal, Richman) -- Transportation Investment Fund.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative
Review Committee at its meeting of April 27, 2004, and direct staff
to prepare a letter of support for the Mayor's signature with regard
to ACA29 (Harman, Lowenthal, Richman).
Z. CONSIDERATION of Legislative Review Committee Action on
SB744 (Dunn and Ducheny) -- Housing.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative
Review Committee at its meeting of April 27, 2004, and direct staff
to prepare a letter of opposition for the Mayor's signature with
regard to SB744 (Dunn and Ducheny).
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 2004
AA. CONSIDERATION of Legislative Review Committee Action on
SB1179 (Ducheny) -- Enterprise Zones.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative
Review Committee at its meeting of April 27, 2004, and direct staff
to prepare a letter of support for the Mayor's signature with regard
to SB1179 (Ducheny).
BB. CONSIDERATION of Legislative Review Committee Action on
SB1263 (Torlakson) -- Mandatory Approval of Development Projects.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative
Review Committee at its meeting of April 27, 2004, and direct staff
to prepare a letter of opposition for the Mayor's signature with
regard to SB1263 (Torlakson).
CC. CONSIDERATION of Legislative Review Committee Action on
SB1346 (Ducheny) -- Fire Prevention and Suppression.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative
Review Committee at its meeting of April 27, 2004, and direct staff
to prepare a letter of opposition for the Mayor's signature with
regard to SB1346 (Ducheny).
DD. CONSIDERATION of Legislative Review Committee Action on
SB1404 (Soto) -- Multi-family Improvement Districts.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative
Review Committee at its meeting of April 27, 2004, and direct staff
to prepare a letter of opposition for the Mayor's signature with
regard to SB1404 (Soto).
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 2004
EE. CONSIDERATION of Legislative Review Committee Action on
SB1592 (Torlakson) -- Local Planning.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative
Review Committee at its meeting of April 27, 2004, and direct staff
to prepare a letter of opposition for the Mayor's signature with
regard to SB1592 (Torlakson).
FF. CONSIDERATION of Legislative Review Committee Action on
ACA30/AB3105 (Steinberg and Campbell) and SCA21/SB1774
(Torlakson and Johnson) -- Local Government Finance.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative
Review Committee at its meeting of April 27, 2004, and direct staff
to prepare a letter of opposition for the Mayor's signature with
regard to ACA30/AB3105 (Steinberg and Campbell) and
SCA21/SB1774 (Torlakson and Johnson).
GG. CONSIDERATION of Legislative Review Committee Action on
SCA22 (Johnson and Torlakson) -- League of California Cities' Initiative.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the action taken by the Legislative
Review Committee at its meeting of April 27, 2004, and direct staff
to prepare a letter of support for the Mayor's signature with regard
to SCA22 (Johnson and Torlakson).
HH. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Payment to the League of California Cities
for the Grass Roots Coordinator Program.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with staff and approve payment in the
amount of $4,000 to the League of California Cities.
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 2004
II. CONSIDERATION of Request for Sponsorship of the Foundation for the
Retarded of the Desert's Celebrity Golf Classic.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject request in the amount of
$2,500 and appropriate said funds for this purpose.
JJ. CONSIDERATION of Request by the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce
Relative to Date of the Annual Golf Cart Parade.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve a change in date for the Annual
Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade from the first Sunday in November to
a weekend in January, beginning in 2006.
KK. CONSIDERATION of Request for Sponsorship of the Virginia Waring
International Piano Competition.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the recommendation of the
Marketing Committee and approve a $50,000 sponsorship of the
subject event to be held in January 2005.
LL. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Serving of Wine in Connection with Art
Gallery Receptions in June 2004.
Rec: By Minute Motion, permit the possession and serving of alcoholic
beverages in connection with receptions for the "Artistic Benches
Proposals" and the "Coachella Valley Watercolor Society"
Exhibitions to be held in the North Wing Gallery on June 1, and
June 15, 2004, respectively.
MM. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Expenditure of Cal COPS Grant
Funds for Purchase of Computer Equipment.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the recommendation of the Public
Safety Commission and approve an expenditure of approximately
$9,551.17 in Cal COPS grant funding for the purchase of computer
equipment.
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 2004
NN. REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Fees Associated with the Washington
Charter School's Fiesta Dance Troupe Production.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the request of the Washington Charter
School Parent Club Foundation for a waiver of fees for use of the
Civic Center Amphitheater and Pavilion #1 for the subject event to
be held on May 15, 2004.
OO. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of City Manager's Approval of
Out-of -State Travel by Community Services Division's Senior
Management Analyst to Participate in a Legislative Summit in Culiacan,
Mexico, April 22-25, 2004.
Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the subject out-of-state travel by the
Community Services Division's Senior Management Analyst as a
governmental representative from Riverside County and the
expenditure of $668.54 for same -- funds are available in Account
No. 110-4112-410-3120.
PP. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
1. Progress Report on Retail Center Vacancies.
Action:
XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 2004
XII. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 04-34 -- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
WITH THE ENERGY COALITION, A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT
CORPORATION.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt, authorizing the City to enter into a
new MOU with the Energy Coalition, facilitating a partnership of
Southern California cities and their partner utilities -- Southern
California Edison and Southern California Gas, known as the
"Community Energy Partnership" (Contract No. C22650).
Action:
B. RESOLUTION NO. 04-35 -- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
"REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE" FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY
COMMISSION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY,
COGENERATION PROJECT AT CITY HALL.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
C. RESOLUTION NO. 04-36 -- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE UNDERGROUNDING OF OVERHEAD
ELECTRIC AND COMMUNICATION UTILITY FACILITIES TO
UNDERGROUND FACILITIES PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
CHAPTER 12.12 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE AND THE
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1913 (PALM DESERT
HIGHLANDS).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
XIII. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
None
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POSTED AGENDA
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For Adoption:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 1064 -- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS
11.01.010 AND 11.01.120 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE,
RELATIVE TO CONTROL OF DOGS AT THE HOMME/ADAMS AND
CAHUILLA HILLS PARKS.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
XIV. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE AND PURCHASE OF 20
"ARTISTIC BENCH" DESIGNS FROM THE RESPECTIVE ARTISTS AND
SPONSORSHIP OF ONE OR MORE OF THE SELECTED BENCHES
(CONTRACT NO. C22660).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Accept and purchase the 20 "Artistic Bench"
designs selected by the Art In Public Places Commission for $250
each from the respective artists and appropriate said funds from
Account No. 436-4650-454-3092; 2) sponsor one or more of the
designs selected by the Art In Public Places Commission in an
amount to exceed $10,000 for the total project and appropriate
funds from Account No. 436-4650-454-4001 for same.
Action:
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE COMMISSIONING OF AN ARTIST
TO CREATE A MURAL FOR THE PALM DESERT LIBRARY
COMMUNITY ROOM (CONTRACT NO. C22080).
Rec: By Minute Motion, select one of the three prioritized mural
proposals to be commissioned for the Palm Desert Library
Community Room in an amount not to exceed $35,000 and
appropriate said funds from Account No. 436-4650-454-4001.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
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C. CONSIDERATION OF THE SELECTION OF TWO SCULPTURES TO BE
INTEGRATED WITH THE SMALL STONE EL PASEO MONUMENT
SIGNS BETWEEN HIGHWAY 111 AND PORTOLA AVENUE, AND
EL PASEO WEST OF HIGHWAY 74 (CONTRACT NO. C22670).
Rec: By Minute Motion, select two of the six prioritized sculptures to be
integrated with the El Paseo monument signs, each commission in
an amount not to exceed $35,000 and appropriate $70,000 from
Account No. 436-4650-454-4001 for same.
Action:
D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS FOR
WIDENING AND RELATED CONSTRUCTION ALONG FRED WARING
DRIVE FROM DEEP CANYON ROAD TO CALIFORNIA AVENUE
(CONTRACT NO. C22680).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor to execute the subject
MOU.
Action:
E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF DEPOSIT AND REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENTS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FORMATION OF
AN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FINANCING CERTAIN PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VICINITY OF DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS
UNIVERSITY PARK.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject Deposit and Reimbursement
Agreements with Desert Wells 237, LLC/Palm Desert 124, Inc.,
Palm Springs, California, (Contract No. C22690A) and American
Realty Trust, Inc., Dallas, Texas, (Contract No. C22690B) and
authorize the Mayor to execute same.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 2004
F. CONSIDERATION OF THE INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS TO FORM
SEVEN LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICTS: OLIVE COURT,
PETUNIA I, PETUNIA II, SUNDANCE EAST, COLLEGE VIEW CIRCLE,
THE BOULDERS, AND PALM COURT SUBDIVISIONS.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt: 1) Resolutuion No. 04-37,
initiating proceedings for formation of the subject Landscaping and
Lighting Districts and the concurrent annexation of said districts and
territory into the Palm Desert Consolidated Landscaping and
Lighting District; 2) Resolution No. 04-38, approving the Preliminary
Engineer's Reports regarding formation of the subject Landscaping
and Lighting Districts; 3) Resolution No. 04-39, calling for a
property owner protest proceeding to submit to the qualified
property owners the question of levying such assessments and
establishing an assessment range formula for said districts, and the
levy and collection of annual assessments related thereto,
commencing with FY 2004/05.
Action:
G. CONSIDERATION OF THE DISCUSSION OF VARIOUS COVE
COMMISSION FUNDING FORMULAS.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Provide direction relative to the City's
continuing participation in the Cove Communities Joint Contract for
Firefighting and Paramedic Services -- if the answer is to continue
to provide service to a joint contract, then select a level of service
and funding formula; OR 2) direct staff to negotiate a stand-alone
contract for Firefighting and Paramedic Services with the County of
Riverside -- select the level of service desired.
Action:
H. CONSIDERATION OF RESPONSE TO CITY COUNCIL DIRECTIVE TO
INVESTIGATE PARKING SHORTAGE AT LENNON PLACE AND
ECLECTIC STREET.
Rec: By Minute Motion, that neither angled parking nor parking time
limits be established at Lennon Place and Eclectic Street.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 2004
I. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE TRANSFER OF THE
DISPOSITION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND ITS AMENDMENTS,
AND THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FROM INTRAWEST RESORT
OWNERSHIP CORPORATION TO ITS PARENT COMPANY,
INTRAWEST CORPORATION (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the transfer of the Disposition
Development Agreement and its amendments, and the
Development Agreement from Intrawest Resort Ownership
Corporation to its parent company, Intrawest Corporation, and
authorize the City and Agency to execute the agreements
authorizing said transfer.
Action:
J. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PAYMENT FOR ALL OR A PART OF
THE VALUE OF THE LAND FOR AND THE COST OF THE
INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS
TO FRED WARING DRIVE (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM
DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt: 1) City Council Resolution
No. 04-40, approving payment by the Palm Desert Redevelopment
Agency for all or a part of the value of the land for and the cost of
the installation and construction of certain improvements to
Fred Waring Drive; 2) Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 491,
authorizing payment by the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
for all or a part of the value of the land for and the cost of the
installation and construction of certain improvements to
Fred Waring Drive.
Action:
XV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ENERGY CONSERVATION AND CO-
GENERATION PROJECT FOR THE CIVIC CENTER AS PROPOSED BY
NORESCO (Continued from the meetings of March 25, and April 8, 2004).
Rec: Please see Item XII - B, Resolution No. 04-35, which supersedes
this matter.
Action:
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XVI. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSOLIDATED
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AREA NO. 1 (CONTRACT NO. C22230).
Rec: By Minute Motion, award the subject contract to Garza
Landscaping, Inc., Indio, California, in the amount of $94,560 and
authorize the Mayor to execute same -- funds are available for this
program in Account No. 110-4611-453-3370.
Action:
B. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSOLIDATED
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AREA NO. 2 (CONTRACT NO. C22440).
Rec: By Minute Motion, award the subject contract to Garza
Landscaping, Inc., Indio, California, in the amount of $115,860 and
authorize the Mayor to execute same -- funds are available in
Account No. 110-4611-453-3370.
Action:
C. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSOLIDATED
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AREA NO. 3 (CONTRACT NO. C22240).
Rec: By Minute Motion, award the subject contract to Garza
Landscaping, Inc., Indio, California, in the amount of $98,400 and
authorize the Mayor to execute same -- funds are available in
Account No. 110-4611-453-3320.
Action:
D. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSOLIDATED
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AREA NO. 6 (CONTRACT NO. C22250).
Rec: By Minute Motion, award the subject contract to Garza
Landscaping, Inc., Indio, California, in the amount of $88,680 and
authorize the Mayor to execute same -- funds are available in
Account No. 241-4195-495-3320.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 2004
XVII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE PROPERTY OWNER
BALLOTING FOR INCREASED ASSESSMENTS FOR CERTAIN ZONES
WITHIN THE PALM DESERT CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING DISTRICT (Continued from the meeting of April 22, 2004).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 04-41, declaring
the results of the property owner protest proceeding for certain
zones within the Palm Desert Consolidated Landscaping and
Lighting District.
Action:
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM PR-5
(PLANNED RESIDENTIAL, FIVE UNITS PER ACRE) TO PR-13
(PLANNED RESIDENTIAL, 13 UNITS PER ACRE), A PRECISE
PLAN/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AS IT RELATES THERETO FOR A
25-ACRE SITE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF GERALD FORD DRIVE,
636 FEET EAST OF MONTEREY AVENUE (73-240 GERALD FORD
DRIVE, APN 653-260-029) -- PROJECT INCLUDES A HEIGHT
EXCEPTION FOR TOWER ELEMENTS 27 FEET IN HEIGHT AND A
HOUSING AGREEMENT (IDENFIED AS DA 03-02), WHICH WILL
INCLUDE, AMONG OTHER MATTERS, PROVISIONS FOR
AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS Case Nos. C/Z 03-04, TT 31363,
PP/CUP 03-06, and DA 03-02 (Sares Regis Group c/o Greg Albert,
Applicant) (Continued from the meeting of April 8, 2004).
Rec: Waive further reading and:
1) Pass Ordinance No. 1065 to second reading, relating to
C/Z 03-04.
2) Adopt resolution No. 04-24, approving TT 31363 and
PP/CUP 03-06, subject to conditions, including a condition
requiring execution of a Housing Agreement, which will
include, among other matters, provisions for affordable
housing units.
3) Pass Ordinance No. 1066 to second reading, relating to
Housing Agreement (DA 03-02).
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
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C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM OPEN
SPACE TO R-1, 9000 FOR 41 LOTS AROUND THE GOLF COURSE
PERIMETER; A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM OPEN SPACE TO PR-6 FOR
9.68 ACRES IN THE AREA OF THE EXISTING DRIVING RANGE; A
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO CREATE 94 RESIDENTIAL LOTS; A
PRECISE PLAN; A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, WHICH WILL
PROVIDE FOR, AMONG OTHER MATTERS, MODIFIED
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND PROVISIONS REQUIRING THAT
GOLF COURSE IMPROVEMENTS BE CARRIED OUT IN A TIMELY
MANNER; AND A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT AS IT RELATES TO THE ABOVE -- ALL PROPERTY BEING A
PORTION OF SECTION 13 AND 14 T5S R6E (PALM DESERT
COUNTRY CLUB) Case Nos. C/Z 04-01, TT 31836, PP 04-01, and
DA 04-01 (PDCC Development, LLC, and Dahoon Investment Company,
Inc., Applicants).
Rec: Waive further reading and: 1) Pass Ordinance No. 1067 to second
reading, relating to C/Z 04-01; 2) pass Ordinance No. 1068 to
second reading, relating to DA 04-01; 3) adopt Resolution
No. 04-42, approving PP 04-01 and TT 31836, subject to
conditions.
Action:
D. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE
HILLSIDE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, PALM DESERT
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 25.15, AND THE WEST HILLS SPECIFIC
PLAN Case Nos. GPA 03-04 and ZOA 02-06 (City of Palm Desert,
Applicant).
Rec: Waive further reading and: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 04-43,
amending the West Hills Specific Plan (Case No. GPA 03-04);
2) pass revised Ordinance No. 1046A to second reading, amending
Chapter 25.15 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code (Case
No. ZOA 02-06).
Action:
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E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM #2 TO THE WONDER
PALMS MASTER PLAN TO EXPAND PERMITTED USES IN PLANNING
AREA 1 TO INCLUDE PLANNED INDUSTRIAL USES, A MASTER PLAN
FOR PLANNING AREA 1, A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR A
21.86-ACRE COMMERCIAL/OFFICE/INDUSTRIAL PROJECT,
A PRECISE PLAN FOR FIVE (5) TWO-STORY BUILDINGS TOTALING
166,000 SQUARE FEET ON 10.59 ACRES OF THE SITE, AND A
HEIGHT EXCEPTION FOR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SCREENING
PURPOSES -- THE SITE MASTER PLAN INCLUDES 236,450 SQUARE
FEET OF COMMERCIAL/OFFICE/INDUSTRIAL, 14,750 SQUARE FEET
OF RESTAURANTS (INCLUDING TWO DRIVE-THRUS), AND A
THREE-STORY HOTEL WITH UP TO 104 ROOMS -- PROJECT HAS
BEEN PREVIOUSLY ADDRESSED FOR PURPOSES OF CEQA, AND IS
GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF COOK
STREET AND GERALD FORD DRIVE (APNs 653-410-023 through -025,
and 653-690-015 through -19) Case Nos. DA 97-2 Addendum #2,
TPM 31563, and PP 04-05 (Holt Architects, Applicant).
Rec: Waive further reading and: 1) Pass Ordinance No. 1069 to second
reading, relating to DA 97-2 Addendum #2; 2) adopt Resolution
No. 04-44, approving TPM 31563 and PP 04-05, subject to
conditions.
Action:
XVIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
B. CITY ATTORNEY
C. CITY CLERK
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D. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
o City Council Requests for Action:
1. Request for Approval of Expenditure to Friends of the Desert
Mountains (Mayor Pro Tem Buford Crites/ Councilmember
Jean Benson).
Action:
o City Council Committee Reports:
o City Council Comments:
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XIX. ADJOURNMENT
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 2004
FUTURE MEETINGS:
May 17, 2004 3:00 p.m. Citizens’ Advisory Cmte.-Proj. Area No. 4
Administrative Services Conference Room
May 18, 2004 2:00 p.m. Marketing Committee
Administrative Services Conference Room
6:00 p.m. Planning Commission
Civic Center Council Chamber
6:00 p.m. Youth Committee
Administrative Services Conference Room
May 19, 2004 8:30 a.m. Art In Public Places Commission
Administrative Services Conference Room
3:00 p.m. Library Promotion Committee
Administrative Services Conference Room
May 20, 2004 3:00 p.m. Sister Cities Committee
Administrative Services Conference Room
May 25, 2004 12:00 p.m. Architectural Review Commission
Community Services Conference Room
May 26, 2004 10:30 a.m. Investment & Finance Committee
North Wing Conference Room
May 27, 2004 4:00 p.m. Regular City Council/RDA Meetings
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
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not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 7 day of May, 2004.
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk
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