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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2006
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b):
Number of potential cases: 2
IV. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION.
Action:
V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
A. APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE PALM DESERT
YOUTH COMMITTEE.
Rec: By Minute Motion, appoint Raine Armstrong as an alternate
member of the Palm Desert Youth Committee for a one-year term
(2006).
Action:
B. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO SERVE AS
ITS REPRESENTATIVE ON THE COACHELLA VALLEY
CONSERVATION COMMISSION (CVCC).
Rec: By Minute Motion, appoint a member of the City Council to serve as
its designated representative on the CVCC.
Action:
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VI. 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 VII, CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER, OF THE AGENDA.
A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meetings of December 8, and
December 22, 2005, and the Special City Council Meeting of
December 24, 2005.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 120, 121, 122, 125, 126, 129, 130, 133, and 134.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (#558) by Southern California Edison in the
Estimated Amount of $20,000.
Rec: By Minute Motion, reject the Claim, which is being tendered to the
responsible party, and direct the City Clerk to so notify the
Claimant.
D. CITY'S/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS and
Investment Reports for October 2005 (Joint Consideration with the
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency).
Rec: Receive and file.
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E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the 2006 Master Consultants List for
Professional Services (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject list, as shown in the
accompanying staff report, and authorize staff to negotiate
agreements with qualified consultants listed therein--each
agreement will be for professional services, will not exceed $25,000
in value, and will be presented for ratification at the next regular
meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board.
F. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Pay Educational Revenue
Augmentation Fund (ERAF) Obligation from Redevelopment Agency
Funding Sources (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize and direct the City Manager, or his
designee, to notify the Riverside County Auditor of the
Redevelopment Agency's intent to pay ERAF from Agency funding
sources.
G. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Keith C.
Haskins and Douglas C. Wall for Cali Pasta, 73-575 El Paseo, Suite
Nos. 2310-2312, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
H. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Judith M.
Oberman for Frankie J's, 73-460 Highway 111, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
I. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Scott Wilson,
Robert Wilson, and James Wilson for Fusion One 11, 73-850 Highway
111, Suite A, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
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J. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Sam's Club
#6609, SEC Monterey Avenue/Dinah Shore Drive, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
K. CITY COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
1. Historic Preservation Committee Meetings of October 31, and
November 4, 2005.
2. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting of November 15, 2005.
3. Sister Cities Committee Meeting of November 17, 2005.
4. Youth Committee Meeting of November 1, 2005.
Rec: Receive and file.
L. RESIGNATION of Daniel Batalles from the Youth Committee.
Rec: Receive with very sincere regret.
M. RESOLUTION NO. 06-1 - Setting Forth its Findings and Authorizing the
Destruction of Files from the Office of the Director of Finance that Have
Been Digitally Imaged.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
N. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of Contract Extension for Professional
Services Agreement with Duane K. Munson (Contract No. C23020A).
Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the City Manager's approval of the one-
month extension of the subject contract for the period of December
1-31, 2005.
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O. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Contract for Consulting Services for the
Palm Desert Energy Conservation Plan (Contract No. C24690).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the subject contract with EcoMotion
Incorporated, Glendale, California, in the amount of $24,000 for
compilation of the Palm Desert 30:30 Energy Conservation Plan;
2) authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate said funds from
Unallocated General Funds for this contract.
P. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of Contract for Noise Study Along Fred
Waring Drive at Desert Breezes (Contract No. C24700).
Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the subject contract with Medlin &
Associates, Inc., Carlsbad, California, in the amount of $24,995 --
funds are available in Account No. 400-4399-433-4001.
Q. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C23780 --
Construction of the Miscellaneous Windbreak and Soil Stabilization
Improvements for PM-10 Mitigation (Project No. 605-02) (Sierra
Landscaping Company, Inc., Palm Desert, 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.
R. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C24120 --
Presidents' Plaza III Parking Lot Seal Coat/Repair (Pacific Asphalt
Services, Inc., Ontario, 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.
S. CONSIDERATION of a Letter from Time Warner Cable Relative to
Proposed Redemption of Comcast's Ownership Interests in Time Warner
Cable, Inc., and Time Warner Entertainment Company, L.P.
Rec: By Minute Motion, receive and file the subject letter dated
November 7, 2005.
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T. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Funding for Ongoing Shopping Cart
Retrieval Services and Extension of Contract Through the End of Fiscal
Year 2005/06.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the appropriation of $15,000 from the
Unobligated General Fund to provide for ongoing shopping cart
retrieval services through the end of FY 2005/06 and extend the
contract for retrieval services with California Shopping Cart
Retrieval Corporation (CART) (Contract No. C24110) through the
end of the fiscal year.
U. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF BID for Restoration of the Public Artwork
Known as "Charger."
Rec: By Minute Motion, award the subject bid to Michael Volpone,
Cathedral City, California, in the amount of $4,900 -- funds are
available in Account No. 240-4650-454-3372.
V. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Operation of a Horse-drawn Carriage
on El Paseo.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize operation of a horse-drawn carriage on
El Paseo by "Hay Dude" Ranch through May 31, 2006.
W. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Close El Paseo on February 11,
2006, for a 5/10K Run Event for the Palm Desert Senior Games.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Coachella Valley Recreation &
Park District to close El Paseo on Saturday, February 11, 2006,
from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. for the subject event.
X. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Funding for Soroptimist International of
Palm Desert's Art & Wine Tour of El Paseo, February 24, 2005.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the request from Soroptimist
International of Palm Desert and appropriate funds in an amount
not to exceed $1,300 from the Unobligated General Fund for
expenses associated with sponsorship of the 10th Annual Art &
Wine Tour of El Paseo.
Action:
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
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VIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 06-2 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL
SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 32498 (Urban Habitat, Applicant).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
IX. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
None
For Adoption:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 1103 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 107, THE PALM DESERT ZONING MAP, BY CHANGING THE
ZONE FROM R1M (SINGLE-FAMILY/MOBILE HOME RESIDENTIAL) TO
PR-9 AND PR-19 (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL, NINE UNITS PER ACRE
AND 19 UNITS PER ACRE) FOR 755 MAXIMUM RESIDENTIAL UNITS
(605 CONDOMINIUM/SINGLE-FAMILY UNITS AND A MAXIMUM 150
APARTMENT UNITS) ON 79.6 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF FRANK SINATRA DRIVE AND GERALD FORD DRIVE
(76-000 FRANK SINATRA DRIVE) Case No. C/Z 05-02 (Taylor Woodrow,
Inc., and Emerald Brook, LLC, Applicants).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
B. ORDINANCE NO. 1105 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
2.16.010 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE (AUDIT,
INVESTMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
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X. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE NORTH
SPHERE DRAINAGE STUDY PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 517-05).
Rec: By Minute Motion, appropriate $351,308.10 from Unobligated
Drainage Facility Fees to Fund 232 for the subject project.
Action:
B. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE ANNUAL CURB,
GUTTER, AND SIDEWALK PROGRAM (CONTRACT NO. C24350,
PROJECT NO. 753-06).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award the subject contract to Contreras
Construction Company, Indio, California, in the amount of $242,415
for construction of the necessary curb, gutter, and sidewalk
installations; 2) approve a 10% contingency for the project in the
amount of $24,241.50; 3) authorize the Mayor to execute said
contract.
Action:
C. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON
COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE ALONG THE FRONTAGE OF PALM DESERT
GREENS (CONTRACT NO. C24720, PROJECT NO. 699-06).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award the subject contract to Omnis Inc.,
Chino Hills, California, in the amount of $29,800; 2) approve a 10%
contingency for the project in the amount of $2,980; 3) authorize
the Mayor to execute said agreement.
Action:
D. CONSIDERATION OF THE SANDCASTLES ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize staff to send a resident survey to
determine if a majority of the residents favor modification to the
assessment if the City renovates the district; if survey results are
positive, staff would return to the City Council for authorization to
proceed with a formal district balloting and subsequent renovation.
Action:
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XI. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF BID FOR PURCHASE OF TWO PICK-UP
TRUCKS (Continued from the meeting of December 8, 2005).
Rec: By Minute Motion, award the purchase of two, Ford F-150 pick-up
trucks to Moss Bros. Ford, Colton, California, in the amount of
$32,817.76 -- funds are available in the Equipment Replacement
Fund, Account No. 530-4195-415-4030.
Action:
B. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF BID FOR PURCHASE OF FLATBED
TRUCK (Continued from the meeting of December 8, 2005).
Rec: By Minute Motion, award the purchase of a flatbed truck (Ford
F-550) to Moss Bros. Ford, Colton, California, in the amount of
$32,066.37 -- funds are available in Account No. 110-4310-433-
4045.
Action:
XII. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF GRANT FUNDING FOR PALM DESERT
PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN FROM THE
CITY'S CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT FEES FUND 228 FOR
PLAYGROUND AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
Rec: To be provided.
Action:
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO
CONTRACT NO. C19250 -- DESIGN ENGINEERING OF THE PALM
DESERT CORPORATION YARD EXPANSION (PROJECT NO. 715-00).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Change Order No. 3 in the amount of
$66,700 to the subject contract with David Evans and Associates,
Ontario, California, for construction design support services -- funds
are available in Account No. 231-4330-413-4001.
Action:
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XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMATION OF CITY OF PALM DESERT
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD) NO. 2005-1 (UNIVERSITY PARK)
(Continued from the meeting of December 8, 2005).
Rec: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 06-3, approving the
form of a road improvement agreement relating to Gerald Ford Drive by
and among the City of Palm Desert and certain property owners.
Reconvene the public hearing regarding the subject CFD, adopt the
following resolution during the public hearing, and take public testimony
regarding the University Park CFD.
2) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 06-4, modifying the
resolution of intention to eliminate certain facilities from financing by
proposed City of Palm Desert CFD No. 2005-1 (University Park).
If majority protests are not received prior to the conclusion of the public
hearing, following the public hearing, waive further reading and adopt:
3) Resolution No. 06-5, approving the form of a Joint Community
Facilities Financing Agreement by and among the City of Palm Desert,
the Coachella Valley Water District, and property owners pertaining to the
City of Palm Desert CFD No. 2005-1 (University Park).
4) Resolution No. 06-6, establishing City of Palm Desert CFD No. 2005-1
(University Park), making environmental findings with respect thereto,
adopting a mitigated negative declaration in connection therewith,
establishing an appropriations limit therefor, authorizing the levy of a
special tax therein, and submitting the establishment of an appropriations
limit and the levy of a special tax to the qualified electors thereof.
5) Resolution No. 06-7, declaring the necessity to incur bonded
indebtedness within City of Palm Desert CFD No. 2005-1 (University
Park).
6) Resolution No. 06-8, calling a special election within City of Palm
Desert CFD No. 2005-1 (University Park).
Conduct the Special Election. If more than a 2/3 vote in favor of the ballot
propositions is received, following results of the Election, City Council
makes a finding and declares results of the Special Election.
7) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 06-9, declaring the
results of a special election in City of Palm Desert CFD No. 2005-1
(University Park) and directing the recording of a notice of special tax lien.
8) Waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 1107 to second
reading, authorizing the levy of a special tax within said district.
Action:
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B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A STREET NAME CHANGE FOR THE
WESTERLY PORTION OF GREENE WAY TO TIERRA DEL SOL.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 06-10, approving
the subject name change.
Action:
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM S.I.
(SERVICE INDUSTRIAL) TO PR-13 (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL,
13 UNITS PER ACRE), A PRECISE PLAN/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,
AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES TO
CONSTRUCT 247 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON A
20-ACRE SITE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF GATEWAY DRIVE
AND 35TH AVENUE (73-600 35TH AVENUE) -- PROJECT INCLUDES A
HEIGHT EXCEPTION FOR ROOF ELEMENTS TO A MAXIMUM OF
34-FEET 6-INCHES Case Nos. C/Z 05-03, PP/CUP 05-22, and TT 34179
(Summit Properties, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, continue this matter to the meeting of January
26, 2006, as requested by the Applicant.
Action:
D. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE PALM DESERT
MUNICIPAL CODE, ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPGER 25.30, TO
ALLOW "SUPERMARKETS" NOT EXCEEDING 50,000 GROSS
SQUARE FEET AS CONDITIONAL USES IN THE REGIONAL
COMMERCIAL PC(3) ZONE Case No. ZOA 05-04 (City of Palm Desert,
Applicant).
Rec: Waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 1108 to second
reading, approving Case No. ZOA 05-04.
Action:
XIV. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
B. CITY ATTORNEY
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C. CITY CLERK
1. Reminder of Joint City Council/Historic Preservation Committee Study
Session, Thursday, January 19, 2006, 11:00 a.m.
Action:
D. PUBLIC SAFETY
o Fire Department
o Police Department
E. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
o City Council Requests for Action:
o City Council Committee Reports:
o City Council Comments:
XV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – C
Any person wishing to discuss any item not scheduled for public hearing may address
the City Council, Redevelopment Agency, or Housing Authority Boards at this point by
stepping to the lectern and giving his/her name and address for the record. Remarks
shall be limited to a maximum of three minutes unless additional time is authorized by
the City Council, Redevelopment Agency, or Housing Authority Boards. Because the
Brown Act does not allow the City Council, Redevelopment Agency, or Housing
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, or Housing Authority
meeting.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
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FUTURE MEETINGS:
January 16, 2006 3:00 p.m. Citizens’ Adv. Cmte.-Proj. Area #4
-CANCELED- MLK, Jr., Holiday
January 17, 2006 8:30 a.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
Administrative Conference Room
2:00 p.m. Marketing Committee
Administrative Conference Room
6:00 p.m. Planning Commission
Civic Center Council Chamber
January 18, 2006 8:30 a.m. Art In Public Places Commission
Visitor Info. Ctr.-72567 Hwy. 111
3:00 p.m. Library Promotion Committee
Administrative Conference Room
January 19, 2006 3:00 p.m. Sister Cities Committee
Administrative Conference Room
January 24, 2006 12:00 p.m. Architectural Review Commission
Community Services Conference Room
January 25, 2006 10:30 a.m. Audit, Investment & Finance Committee
North Wing Conference Room
January 26, 2006 3:00 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
not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 6th day of January, 2006.
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk