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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, JULY 13, 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 Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
1) Right-of-Way Acquisition for Monterey Avenue/I-10 Interchange
Modification (APNS 653-170-039/041/042)
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Mark D. Greenwood/City of
Palm Desert
Property Owner: Newmark-Merrill/Prism Group
Other Parties:
Under Negotiation: X Price X Terms of Payment
2) 15.62 acres, APNs 624-160-001/002
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/City of Palm Desert/Palm
Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Coachella Valley Recreation & Park District
Other Parties:
Under Negotiation: X Price X Terms of Payment
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
a) a) City of Palm Desert v. South Beach Restaurant & Nightclub,
Riverside County Superior Court Case No. _______
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.
POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 13, 2006
V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
A. APPOINTMENT TO THE PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE
Rec: By Minute Motion, appoint: Kevin D. Francis to the Palm Desert
Youth Committee to fill an existing vacancy (term 12/31/06).
Action:
B. APPOINTMENT TO THE PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE.
Rec: By Minute Motion, appoint Gurtej S. Gill to the Palm Desert Youth
Committee to fill an existing vacancy (term 12/31/06).
Action:
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 XI, CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER, OF THE AGENDA.
A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 22, 2006.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINS THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant Nos.
254, 257, 261, 262, 265, and 268.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. CITY'S/AGENCY'S COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS and Investment Reports for
May 2006 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert Redevelopment
Agency).
Rec: Receive and file.
D. CITY COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES. 1. Audit,
Investment & Finance Committee Meetings of September 28, October 26,
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and November 23, 2005; and January 24, 2006. 2. Historic Preservation
Committee Meeting of April 24, 2006. 3. Marketing Committee Meeting
of May 16, 2006. 4. Public Safety Commission Meeting of April 12,
006.
E. 5. Sister Cities Committee Meeting of April 6, 2006.
Rec: Receive and file.
E. LETTER OF RESIGNATION from Jim Ron - Library Promotion
Committee.
Rec: Receive with very sincere regret.
F. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT for Reverse Osmosis Drinking
Water Purification Systems at the Civic Center, Corporation Yard, and
Visitor Center (Contract No. C25480).
Rec: By Minute Motion, award the subject contract for six (6) reverse
osmosis drinking water systems for the Civic Center, Corporation
Yard, and Visitor Center to Pure Water Technology, Redlands,
California, in the amount of $3,801.36 annually - funds are available
in the Building Operation/Maintenance Account No. 110-4340-413-
3310.
G. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION and Approval of Additional Professional
architectural Services Related to the Fire Station No. 67 (Mesa View)
renovation Project (Contract No. C20580C).
Rec: By Minute Motion; 1) ratify and approve additional professional
architectural services from Urrutia Architects, Palm Springs,
California, in an amount not to exceed $23,147.50 plus 10% for
incidentals, related to the Fire Station No. 67 Renovation Project; 2)
appropriate $23,147.50 from the Unobligated Construction Tax
Fund 231 for Professional Architectural Services related to the Fire
Station No. 67 Renovation Project, including an additional
$2,314.75 (10%) for incidental costs.
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REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 13, 2006
H. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of the City Manager's Approval of
Change Order No. 5 for the Fire Station No. 67 (Mesa View) renovation
Project (Contract No. C20580D1).
Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the City Manager's approval of Change
Order No. 5 in the amount of $21,421.45 to the subject contract
with Commercial Diversified, Inc., Twentynine Palms, California, for
various improvements associated with the Fire Station No. 67
Renovation Project.
I. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of the City Manager's Approval of
Mold/Asbestos Remediation and Testing Services Associated with the Fire
Station No. 67 Renovation Project.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Ratify the City Manager's approval of
mold/asbestos remediation and testing services in the amount of
$8,624.31 associated with the Fire Station No. 67 Renovation
Project; 2) appropriate $8,624.31 from the Unobligated
Construction Tax Fund 231 to pay for mold/asbestos remediation
and testing services at Fire Station No. 67.
J. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of the City Manager's Approval of the
Purchase of New Air Conditioning Condensing Units at Fire Station No.
67.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Ratify the City Manager's approval of the
purchase of two new air conditioning condensing units for Fire
Station No. 67 from Esser Air Conditioning, Palm Desert, California,
in the amount of $5,200; 2) appropriate $5,200 from the
Unobligated Construction Tax Fund 231 for this purpose.
K. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Reject Non-responsive Bids and
approve the Purchase of fertilizer Supplies to be Used in the Maintenance
of City Landscapes and Parks.
Rec: By Minute Motion, reject non-responsive bids from John Deere,Inc.,
Helena Chemical Company, Inc., and Imperial Sprinkler Supply;
and approve purchase of fertilizer supplies from High Tech
Irrigation, Inc., Palm Desert, California, in the amount of $25,607.60
- funds are available in Account Nos. 110-4610-453-2190, 110-
4611-453-3320, 110-4611-453-3370, and 110-4611-453-3371.
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 13, 2006
L. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Reject Non-responsive Bid and
approve Purchase of Irrigation Supplies to be Used in the Maintenance of
City Landscape Areas and Parks.
Rec: By Minute Motion, reject the non-responsive low bid from High
Tech Irrigation, Inc., Palm Desert, California, and approve of the
purchase of irrigation supplies from John Deere, Inc., Palm desert,
California, in the amount of $8,291.22 - funds are available in
Account Nos. 110-4610-453-2190, 110-4611-453-3320, 110-4611-
453-3370, and 110-4611-453-3371.
M. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of the City Manager's Authorization of
Contract for Traffic Engineering Supplemental Support to the Public Works
Department (Contract No. C25490).
Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the City Manager's authorization to enter
into the subject agreement with Harris and Associates, Palm
Desert, California, in the amount of $9,900 and authorize the Mayor
to execute same - funds are available in Account No. 110-4250-
433-3325.
N. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of the City Manager's Authorization of
Contract for Traffic Engineering Supplemental Support tot he Public Works
Department (Contract No. C25500).
Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the City Manager's authorization to enter
into the subject agreement with Traffex Engineers, Inc., Ventura,
California, in the amount of $15,080 and authorize the Mayor to
execute same - funds are available in Account No. 110-4250-433-
3325.
O. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Release Improvement Security for
Tract No. 29468 (Stonebridge Development, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to release the subject
improvement security for Tract No. 29468, Stonebridge Palm
Desert, LLC.
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REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 13, 2006
P. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION of Contract for Shopping Cart Retrieval
Services through the End of Fiscal year 2006/07 (Contract No. C24111).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve a 12 month extension to the subject
contract with California Shopping Cart Retrieval Corporation (Cart),
Citrus Heights, California through the end of FY 2006/07 - funds in
the amount of $15,000 are available in Account No. 110-4260-422-
3090.
Q. CONSIDERATION of the Acceptance of Two Metal Sculptures as
Donations to the City's Permanent Public Art Collection.
Rec: By Minute Motion, accept the two metal sculptures by Jim
Richardson as donations to the City of Palm Desert's permanent
public art collection and direct that they be placed at the City's
Visitor Center.
R. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Possession and Consumption of Wine
on City-owned Property in connection with Receptions for Art Exhibitions
to be held in the Palm Desert Community Gallery (Visitor Center) Between
August 2006 and June 2007.
Rec: By Minute Motion, permit the possession and serving of wine in
connection with the opening receptions for art exhibitions to be held
in the Palm Desert Community Gallery Between August 2006 and
June 2007; tentative dates for the receptions are: 1) August 1 -
The S.C.R.A.P. Gallery; 2) October 3 - The Art of Food and Wine
Exhibition; 3) December 5 - Animal Instincts; 4) February 6 -
Snapshots of a Century in The West; 5) June 5 - Illona Passino and
Scott Christopher Britain.
S. INFORMATIONAL REPORT Civic Center Photovoltaic Solar System
Performance Cost Savings.
Rec: Receive and file.
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 13, 2006
A. RESOLUTION NO. 06-108 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS TO VACATE/ABANDON EXCESS PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT AT 73-591 FRED WARING DRIVE UNDER PROVISIONS
OF PART 3, DIVISION 9, OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS &
HIGHWAYS CODE, AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN OR OBJECTING TO THE PROPOSED
ABANDONMENT (Suresh C. Shah, Applicant).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
IX. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 1123 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
2.28.010 0F THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, RELATIVE TO THE CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION
AND REIMBURSEMENT.
Rec: Waive further reading and pass to second reading.
Action:
B. ORDINANCE NO. 1124 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING LOCAL
ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR BUILDINGS COVERED BY
THE 2005 CALIFORNIA BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY
STANDARDS.
Rec: Waive further reading and pass to second reading at a future date,
which will occur after review and approval by the California Energy
Commission.
Action:
C. ORDINANCE NO. 1126 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING SECTION
9.24.030 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE - CITY'S NOISE
CONTROL ORDINANCE.
Rec: Waive further reading and pass to second reading.
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Action:
For Adoption:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 1122 - 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 PR-5 TO PC-3 AND FROM PR-5 TO PR-17 FOR A 19.6
ACRE SITE NORTH OF FRNAK SINATRA DRIVE BETWEEN COOK
STREET AND COLLEGE DRIVE, 37-755 COOK STREET Case No. C/Z
06-02 (Sinatra and Cook Project, LLC, Applicant).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
B. ORDINANCE NO. 1125 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING SECTION
9.24.030 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE - CITY'S NOISE
CONTROL ORDINANCE - AS AN URGENCY ORDINANCE.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt as an urgency ordinance of the
City of Palm Desert, dealing with sound level limits.
Action:
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF AN OFFER OF DEDICATION MADE
FOR A 10-FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND SHOWN ON A 1947 RECORD
MAP AS A "PEDESTRIAN WAY" AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF
SAID LAND, LOCATED BETWEEN HIGHWAY 74 FRONTAGE ROAD
AND OCOTILO DRIVE (Mathew Moiseve, Voyager Construction,
Applicant).
Rec: 1) By Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor to accept, on behalf of
the public, the offer of dedication for street purposes of a pedestrian
way known as Lot "U" of Palm Desert Unit No. 3 M.B. 21/981-84,
O.R. Riv. Co.; 2) waive further reading and adopt Resolution No.
06-109, setting a public hearing to consider vacation of the same
pedestrian way.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 13, 2006
B. RESIGNATION OF COUNCILMAN BUFORD A. CRITES AND
CONSIDERATION OF THE MANNER IN WHICH THE VACANCY WILL
BE FILLED.
Rec: 1) By Minute Motion, acknowledge the resignation of Buford A.
Crites from the City Council, effective July 1, 2006, with very
sincere regret and declare the position to be vacant.
2-A) By Minute Motion, direct that the appointment process be initiated for
filling the City Council seat vacated by Buford A. Crites for the
remainder of his term (November 2008), said process to be
completed by August 12, 2006.
or
2-B) Waive further reading and adopt: i) Resolution No. 06-110, calling
and giving notice of the holding of a Special Municipal election to
be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2006, 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; ii) Resolution
No. 06-111, requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Riverside to consolidate a Special Municiapl Election to be held on
Tuesday, November 7, 2006, with the Statewide General Election
to be held on the date pursuant to 10403 of the elections Code.
or
2-C) By Minute Motion, direct that the appointment process be initiated
for filling the City Council seat vacated by Buford A. Crites by
August 12, 2006, until such time as a Special Election can be called
for March 6, 2007.
Action:
C. CONSIDERATION OF A CONSENT OF OWNERSHIP TRANSFER FOR
VILLA AT PALM DESERT AS REQUIRED BY DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT (ARVIM, Inc., Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve assignment of ownership from Health
Care Property Investors, Inc., to ARVIM, Inc., and directed the
Mayor to execute an assignment agreement related thereto.
Action:
D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A HOUSING AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF APLM DESDRT AND SUMIT -MONTEREY
PROPERTIES, LLC.
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Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve a Housing Agreement in accordance
with the conditions of approval of the Summit-Monterey Properties,
LLC, project by Resolution No. 06-27 by and between the City of
Palm Desert and Summit-Monterey Properties, LLC, substantially
as to form; 2) authorize the City Manager or his designee to
execute all necessary documents to facilitate the agreement.
Action:
E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ACTIONS RELATED TO CONTRACT
WITH SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY FOR ROUTE NOS. 51 A & B (THE
SHOPPER HOPPER ROUTES) AND RELATED MARKETING OF THE
PROGRAM.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve of and authorize the Mayor to extend
the subject contract with SunLine Transit Agency (Contract No.
C24081) on a month-to-month basis for six months in an amount
not to exceed $158,000 for vehicle operation, preventative
maintenance, fuel, and incidental repairs to the vehicles; 2)
authorize the Director of Finance to set aside the amount of
$15,800 as 10% contingency (use of contingency requires
additional action); 3) approve the expenditure of $25,000 for the
yearly brochure and tourist magazine advertising of the Shopper
Hopper - funds for the program are available in Account No. 110-
4416-414-3681.
Action:
F. CONSIDERATION OF A $35,000 REQUEST FOR SPONSORSHIP OF
THE 2007 GOLF CART PARADE.
Rec: By Minute Motion:
Option 1: Concur with the staff recommendation to provide a 20%
increase in funding for marketing of the Golf Cart Parade ($12,000)
for FY 2006/07 in addition to the already-approved budget for in-
kind services of Police, Fire, and Public Works Staff ($15,000).
or
Option 2: Concur with the recommendation of the Marketing Committee to
increase funding by 30.5% ($35,000) in addition to the already-
budgeted in-kind services of Police, Fire, and Public Works Staff
($15,000).
Action:
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G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE PALM
DESERT BOWL.
Rec: To be provided.
Action:
H. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SPECIAL INSPECTION
SERVICES FOR THE FRED WARING DRIVE SOUNDWALL PROJECT
(CONTRACT NO. C24100A, PROJECT NO. 654-01).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award the subject contract to LandMark Geo
Engineers and Geologists, Palm Desert, California, in an amount
not to exceed $150,000; 2) set aside a 10% contingency for the
services; 3) authorize the Mayor to execute said contract - funds
are available in Account No. 400-4399-433-4001.
Action:
I. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR SURVEYING OF MONUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE FRED WARING DRIVE WIDENING SOUNDWALL
(CONTRACT NO. C24100B, PROJECT NO. 654-01).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award the subject contract to Guide
Surveying, Inc., La Quinta, California, in an amount not to exceed
$48,000; 2) set aside a 10% contingency for the services; 3)
authorize the Mayor to execute said contract - funds are available
in Account No. 400-4399-433-4001.
Action:
XI. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF AN ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
COMMISSION DECISION, DENYING A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
14-FOOT HIGH SOUND BARRIER WALL SYSTEM (GLASS BLOCK
TYPE) AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 111 AND
PAINTER'S PATH (72-191 HIGHWAY 111), PALM DESERT Case No.
MISC. 06-04 (South Beach Restaurant & Nightclub, Applicant) (Continued
from the meetings of March 9, March 23, April 13, April 27, May 11, and
June 8, 2006).
Rec: To be provided.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
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B. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 8,
2006 (Continued from the meeting of June 22, 2006).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve as presented.
Action:
XII. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF THE
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND VIA SCENA
(CONTRACT NO. C24440B, PROJECT NO. 578-06)
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize award of the subject contract to
DBX, Inc., Temecula, California, in the amount of $321,155: 2) set
aside a 10% contingency for the project; 3) authorize the Mayor to
execute the contract.
Action:
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REIMBUSEMENT TO CONTRACTOR
FOR PAYMENT OF COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SEWER
AND WATER CONNECTION FEES FOR THE CORPORATION YARD
EXPANSION (CONTRACT NO. C19250A, PROJECT NO. 715-00).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject reimbursement to WDL
Construction, Palm Desert, California, in an amount not to exceed
$120,602, authorize the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 to
the subject contract, and approve the transfer of said funds from
contingency to base for the contract.
Action:
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
NO. C22310A - ENGINEERING SERVICES TO COMPLETE THE
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE FOR RAMP
MODIFICATIONS AT THEMONTEREY AVENUE INTERCHANGE ON
INTERSTATE 10 (PROJECT NO. 669-02).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve: 1) Amendment No. 1 in the amount of
$157,710 to the subject contract with RBF Consulting, Inc., Ontario,
California, for additional engineering services to complete the
plans, specifications, and estimate for the RAMP Modifications at
the Monterey Avenue Interchange on Interstate 10; 2) transfer of
$23,705.50 from contingency to base for this amendment.
Action:
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D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO.
C25250 - LEASE OF NEW MOWING EQUIPMENT TO SERVICE THE
DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize award of the subject lease
agreement to Turf Star, Inc., Bermuda Dunes, California, in the
amount of $68,973, with a monthly payment of $1,915.90 for the
lease of walking greens mower equipment of Desert Willow Golf
Resort; 2) authorize the Mayor to execute said contract; 3)
authorize the Director of Finance to set aside the amount of
$6,897.30 as 10% contingency (use of contingency requires
additional action).
Action:
E. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A DEFERRAL
PROGRAM AND A DEFERRAL FUND FOR PROPERTY OWNERS TO
DEFER THE PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS IN PALM DESERT
HIGHLANDS UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
NO. 04-01; CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF ASSESSMENT BONDS FOR SUCH ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT AND THE PURCHASE OF THE BONDS BY THE CITY
TREASURER IN LIEU OF SALE TO AN UNDERWRITER; AND THE
CONSIDERATION OF THER MATTERS RELATING THERETO AND TO
THE PALM DESERT HIGHLANDS UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.
Rec: To be provided.
Action:
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF A PRECISE PLAN OF
DESIGN, INCLUDING A HEIGHT EXCEPTION, AND TENATIVE TRACT
MAP TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF 195 RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUM UNITS, PRIVATE RECREATION FACILITIES, AND
PUBLIC PARK SITE ON 26.83 ACRES SOUTH OF GERALD FORD
DRIVE WEST OF COOK STREET, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
AS LOTS 10 AND 14 OF PARCEL MAP 31730; FOR CEQA PURPOSES,
THE PROJECT WAS PREVIOUSLY ASSESSED AND A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION APPROVED IN CONNECTION WITH APPROVAL OF
PM 31730 AND UNIVERSITY PARK MASTER PLAN (74-815 COLLEGE
DRIVE) Case Nos. PP 06-05 and TT 34626 (John Laing Homes d.b.a.
W.L. Homes, LLC, Applicant) (Continued from the meeting of June 22,
2006).
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Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 06-106, approving
Case Nos. PP 06-05 and TT 34626, including height exception,
subject to conditions.
Action:
B. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF A PRECISE PLAN OF
DESIGN TO ALLOW A 11,776 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY HOME
WITHIN THE HILLSIDE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL ZONE; PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 642 PINNACLE CREST, WITHIN THE CANYONS AT
BIGHORN (APN 771-510-001) Case No. PP/HPD 06-08 (Guy Dreier
Designs / Habitat Architecture, Applicant).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 06-112, approving
a Precise Plan of Design to allow the construction of a 11,776
square foot single-family home within the Hillside Planned
Residential Zone.
Action:
XIV. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
B. CITY ATTORNEY
C. CITY CLERK
A. Request for Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate for 2006 League
of California Cities' Annual Conference - September 6-9, San Diego.
B. Rec: By Minute Motion, designate Councilmember Jean Benson as the
Voting Delegate and Councilman Bob Spiegel as the Voting Alternate for
the 2006 League Annual Conference.
B. Consideration of the Reassignment of Councilman Crites' City and Outside
Agencies Committee Assignments.
D. PUBLIC SAFETY
o Fire Department
o Police Department
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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 - B
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE MEETINGS:*
July 17, 2006 3:00 p.m. Citizens’ Adv. Cmte.-Proj. Area #4
Administrative Conference Room
July 18, 2006 8:30 a.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
-CANCELED-
6:00 p.m. Planning Commission
Civic Center Council Chamber
July 19, 2006 9:00 a.m. Art In Public Places Commission
Visitor Center – 72567 Highway 111
3:00 p.m. Library Promotion Committee
Administrative Conference Room
July 20, 2006 3:00 p.m. Sister Cities Committee
Administrative Conference Room
July 25, 2006 10:00 a.m. Audit, Investment & Finance Committee
North Wing Conference Room
12:00 p.m. Architectural Review Commission
Community Services Conference Room
2:00 p.m. Marketing Committee
Administrative Conference Room
July 27, 2006 3:00 p.m. Regular City Council/RDA Meetings
-CANCELED- Summer Schedule
July 31, 2006 10:00 a.m. Historic Preservation Committee
Administrative Conference Room
August 1, 2006 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission
Civic Center Council Chamber
6:00 p.m. Youth Committee
Administrative Conference Room
August 2, 2006 8:30 a.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
-CANCELED-
August 8, 2006 12:00 p.m. Architectural Review Commission
Community Services Conference Room
August 9, 2006 3:30 p.m. Housing Commission
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North Wing Conference Room
3:30 p.m. Public Safety Commission
Administrative Conference Room
August 10, 2006 3:00 p.m. Regular City Council/RDA Meetings
-CANCELED- Summer Schedule
August 15, 2006 8:30 a.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
-CANCELED-
6:00 P.M. Planning Commission
-CANCELED-
August 16, 2006 9:00 a.m. Art In Public Places Commission
Visitor Center – 72567 Highway 111
3:00 p.m. Library Promotion Committee
Administrative Conference Room
August 17, 2006 3:00 p.m. Sister Cities Committee
Administrative Conference Room
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 13, 2006
(FUTURE MEETINGS, continued)
August 21, 2006 3:00 p.m. Citizens’ Adv. Cmte.-Proj. Area #4
Administrative Conference Room
August 22, 2006 10:00 a.m. Audit, Investment & Finance Committee
North Wing Conference Room
12:00 p.m. Architectural Review Commission
Community Services Conference Room
2:00 p.m. Marketing Committee
Administrative Conference Room
August 24, 2006 3:00 p.m. Regular City Council/RDA Meetings
Civic Center Council Chamber
*Note: Many of the City’s Committees and Commissions observe a reduced schedule during
the months of July and August. Please check with City Hall for confirmation of whether or not a
meeting will be held as specified above.
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 7th day of July, 2006.
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk
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