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POSTED AGENDA
- ADJOURNED -
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 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) Property: 73-300 Fred Waring Drive (Multi-Agency Library)
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/City of Palm Desert/Palm Desert
Redevelopment
Property Owner: Desert Community College District
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
IV. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION.
Action:
V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
None
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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 XI, CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER, OF THE AGENDA.
A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 26, 2006, and
the Adjourned Regular Meeting of October 31, 2006.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - WARRANT
NOS. 67, 70, 71, 73, 77, 78, 82, AND 86.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. CITY'S AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S PORTFOLIO MASTER
SUMMARY for the Months Ending June 2006, July 2006, August 2006,
and September 2006 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency).
Rec: Receive and file.
D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the City of Palm Desert "Statement of
Investment Policy" (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the "Palm Desert Statement of
Investment Policy", as amended.
E. LETTER OF RESIGNATION from Jim West - Historic Preservation
Committee
Rec: Receive with very sincere regret.
F. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE By Bamboo
House, for Bamboo House, 72-600 Dinah Shore Drive, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
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G. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by David
Anthony Avalos and Ramon Vega Jr., for Guillermos Napa Tapas, 73-900
El Paseo 2, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
H. CITY COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
1. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of September 19, 2006.
2. Sister Cities Committee Meeting of September 21, 2006.
3 Historic Preservation Committee Meeting of September 26, 2006.
Rec: Receive and file.
I. REQUEST FOR DECLARATION of Surplus Property and Authorization for
Appropriate Disposal (damaged and broken equipment from Palm Desert
Police Department).
Rec: By Minute Motion, declare the items listed on the accompanying
staff report's Exhibit "A" as surplus and authorize disposal as
indicated.
J. REQUEST FOR DECLARATION of Surplus Property and Authorization for
Donation of Goods from the Public Works and Council Offices Conference
Rooms.
Rec: By Minute Motion, declare the items listed on the accompanying
staff report as surplus property, and authorize staff to donate the
items to The Institute for Sales and Service Excellence, An Initiative
of College of the Desert Center for Training and Development.
K. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Funding for the Development and
Acquisition of New Orthophotography and Elevation/Contour Data.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve funding in an amount not to exceed
$30,000 for the subject acquisition using contracts to be negotiated
by the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) (Contract
Nos. C25980); 2) appropriate 50% of said funds from Account No.
110-4300-413-3090, and 50% from Account No. 110-4180-415-
3090.
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PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 2006
L. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of the City Manager's Authorization for
Architectural Services for the Design of the Parks Staff Work Area
(Contract No. C25990).
Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the City Manager's approval of the subject
contract with Prest Vuksic Architects, Palm Desert, California, in the
amount of $20,280 and authorize the Mayor to execute same.
Funds are available in Account No. 430-4340-433-4001.
M. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of the City Manager's Approval for
Architectural Services for the Design of Legends Field Honorary Columns
(Contract No. C26000).
Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the City Manager's authorization of the
subject contract with Prest Vuksic Architects, Palm Desert,
California in the amount of $9,720 and authorize Mayor to execute
same - funds are available in Account No. 430-4638-454-4001.
N. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Release Improvement Securities for
Tract No. 33935 (Terracina) (Trans West Housing Inc., Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to release the subject
improvement security for Tract No. 33935, Trans West Housing,
Inc., La Quinta, California.
O. RESOLUTION NO. 06-146 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Palm Desert, California, Setting Forth its Findings and Authorizing the
Destruction of Paper Files from the Department of Building & Safety that
Have Been Digitally Imaged (Years 1999, 2000, and 2001).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
P. RESOLUTION NO. 06-147 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Palm Desert, California, Setting Forth its Findings and Authorizing the
Destruction of Paper Files from the Department of Building and Safety that
Have Been Digitally Imaged (August 2006)
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
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PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 2006
Q. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Appropriation of Funds for
Reimbursement of Traffic Signal Improvements (GHA Paloma Group,
LLC, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, appropriate $45,300 from unobligated Traffic
Signal Fees to Fund 234 for reimbursement to GHA Paloma Group,
LLC, Cathedral City, California, for the traffic signal improvements
at the intersection of Portola Avenue and Hovely Lane East.
R. REQUEST FOR AWARD of Contract to Set the Survey Monuments for
Nine Record Maps and Authorization to Transfer Monumentation Deposit
Funds (Contract No. C26010).
Rec: By Minute Motion, award subject contract to Psomas, Riverside,
California, in the amount of $42,435, to set the survey monuments
for nine recorded Tract and Parcel Maps and file the required
documents with the City of Palm Desert and the County of
Riverside, and authorize the Mayor to execute same; 2) authorize
the transfer of funds from the trust deposits listed in the staff report,
to the professional services account to provide funding for the
contract in accordance with Section 66498 of the Subdivision Map
Act and Municipal Code Section 26.28.130.
S. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Out-of-State Travel for the Improving
Public Works Construction Inspection Skills Seminar.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject out-of-state travel for the
Landscape Inspector to attend the Improving Public Works
Construction Inspection Skills Seminar, schedule to be held in Las
Vegas, Nevada, December 11-12, 2006 - funds are available in
Account No. 110-4300-413-3120.
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
None
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IX. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
None
For Adoption:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 1129 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
BOUNDARY FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE ADOPTED PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE
NO. 573.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION DISSOLVING THE
PALM DESERT SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE, APPROVAL OF ITS
NON-PROFIT STATUS AND FOR A NON-PROFIT FUNDING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND THE
PALM DESERT SISTER CITIES FOUNDATION.
Rec: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 06-148,
dissolving the Palm Desert Sister Cities Committee; 2) by Minute
Motion, approve the Non-Profit Organization Funding Agreement
between the City of Palm Desert and the Palm Desert Sister Cities
Foundation in the amount of $96,707.02; 3) by Minute Motion,
appropriate $96,707.02 for funding assistance to the Palm Desert
Sister Cities Foundation from Account No. 110-4416-414-3126.
Action:
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B. CONSIDERATION OF THE INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
FORMATION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT BENEFIT
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt:
1) Resolution No. 06-149, initiating proceedings for the
formation of the City of Palm Desert Benefit Assessment
District No. 1 and the levy and Collection of Annual
Assessments Related thereto commencing with Fiscal Year
2007/08 and accepting and approving Engineer's Report in
connection therewith.
2) Resolution No. 06-150, declaring its intention to form the City
of palm Desert Benefit Assessment District No. 1, To Levy
and Collect Annual Assessments within such district
commencing in Fiscal year 2007/08, to conduct a Property
Owner Balloting on the matter of the Proposed Assessments
Connected therewith and To Appoint a Time and Place for
the Public hearing on these matters.
Action:
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ACTIONS RELATED TO THE
FORMATION OF SECTION 29 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2004-2.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt:
1) Resolution No. 06-151, declaring its intention to order acquisitions
and improvements for the proposed Section 29 Assessment District
no. 2004-02, pursuant to the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913
and in accordance with Article XIII D of the California Constitution
and to comply with the requirements of Division 4 of the California
Streets and Highways Code by proceeding under Part 7.5 thereof.
2) Resolution No. 06-152, accepting and approving an Engineer's
Report in connection with the proposed Formation of the Section 29
Assessment District No. 2004-2, and appointing a time and place
for hearing protests.
Action:
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D. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE THE PROCESS OF
DETACHING THE CITY OF PALM DESERT FROM THE COACHELLA
VALLEY RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize: 1) Preparation of documentation
necessary to initiate the detachment process from the Coachella
Valley Recreation and Park District (CVRPD); 2) City to file
documentation required for the detachment process with the
Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO); 3) City
Manager to approve an extended agreement with GreenPlay, LLC,
Broomfield, Colorado, in an amount not to exceed $10,000 to
develop a detailed implementation plan to assist with formalizing
the detachment process (Contract No. C257770A).
Action:
E. CONSIDERATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PALM
SPRINGS LIFE FOR THE "DINE OUT PALM DESERT" PROMOTIONAL
CAMPAIGN (CONTRACT NO. C26020).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject agreement with Palm
Springs Life, Palm Springs, California, in an amount not to exceed
$46,000, for the Dine Out promotional campaign - funds are
available in Account No 110-4471-414-3221.
Action:
F. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE WITH FIRMS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION/FABRICATION WORK FOR THE WESTFIELD
BUS BAY PROJECT (CONTRACT NO. C26030).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the staff to negotiate with various firms
to undertake the construction/fabrication work for the Westfield Bus
Bay Project (e.g., street and sidewalk improvements, landscaping,
and bus shelters).
Action:
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PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 2006
G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR PAYMENT OF
RELOCATION OF TRANSMISSION POLES AND ATTACHMENTS ON
PORTOLA AVENUE NORTH OF GERALD FORD (CONTRACT NO.
C26040).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize appropriation for relocation of
transmission poles and attachments in the amount of $457,024.55;
2) authorize staff to enter into the necessary contract with Southern
California Edison for the relocation of transmission poles and
attachments; 3) authorize staff to transfer funds from the General
Fund to the Improvement Fund.
Action:
H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF REMOUNT AND
REFURBISH AMBULANCE 33 AT THE TOWN CENTER STATION.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject purchase from Frazer LTD,
in an amount not to exceed $63,852.65 as outlined in the Riverside
County Fire Department's master equipment replacement schedule.
Funds are available in Account No. 530-4195-415-4030.
Action:
I. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF DESIGN PROPOSAL "SPECIAL
DELIVERY " FOR THE SIERRA LANDSCAPE COMPANY.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the design "Special Delivery" for
Sierra Landscape Company, 73-771 Dinah Shore Drive, Palm
Desert, California; 2) appropriate $6,000 for future reimbursement,
as part of the Art in Public Places component for this project - funds
are available in Account No. 436-0000-312-2700.
Action:
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J. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO INCREASE THE HONORARIUM
FOR THE EL PASEO INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize an increase of the honorarium for the
2007/08 El Paseo Invitational Exhibition of $1,000 per sculpture
from the current amount of $1,500 per sculpture, for a total increase
of $18,000. Funds are available in the Art in Public Places Budget,
Account No. 436-4650-454-4002.
Action:
K. CONSIDERATION OF COMMISSIONING MARLO BARTEL'S DESIGN
FOR THE SPANISH WALK DEVELOPMENT AT GERALD FORD DRIVE
AND FRANK SINATRA DRIVE (Taylor Woodrow Homes, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 10 Approve Marlo Bartels' design as the public
art component for the Spanish Walk Development at the northeast
corner of Gerald Ford and Frank Sinatra Drives; 2) appropriate
$235,900 for future reimbursement of the Art in Public Places fee
for this project - funds are available in Account No. 436-0000-312-
2700.
Action:
L. CONSIDERATION OF COMMISSIONING WILLIAM WARE'S DESIGN
"NEW BEGININGS" FOR THE BRAVA DEVELOPMENT (Brava
Development Group LLC, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve William Ware's design as the public
art component for the Brava Development Group LLC project at 10-
500 via Fortuna, Palm Desert, California; 2) appropriate $45,000 for
future reimbursement, as part of the Art in Public Places fee
component for this project - funds are available in Account No. 436-
0000-312-2700.
Action:
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M. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FUNDING AN ADDITIONAL BALL
FIELD, SHADE STRUCTURES, AND WATER DISTRICT FEES AT
FREEDOM PARK (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the installation of an additional ball
field at Freedom Park in the amount of $712,206.40; 2) allocate
funds for the additional ball field at Freedom Park in the amount of
$712,206.40 from the unobligated Park Fund 233; 3) authorize the
addition of shade structures at the ball field dugouts and bleacher
areas in Freedom Park in the amount of $98,670.00 from
contingency funds and authorize transfer of said amount from
contingency to base; 4) allocate additional funds in the amount of
$360,686.30 for water and sewer installation at Freedom Park from
unobligated Park Fund 233.
Action:
XI. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. 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
(Continued from the Meetings of July 13, August 24, and September 14,
2006).
Rec: By Minute Motion, continue to the meeting of December 14, 2006.
Action:
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XII. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT,
ALONG WITH A PRECISE PLAN/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, TO
ALLOW A NEW, 12-UNIT, 36-KEY BOUTIQUE HOTEL CONDOMINIUM
PROJECT LOCATED AT 73-811 LARREA STREET Case Nos. DA 06-01
and PP/CUP 05-20 (Villa Property Developer, LLC, Applicant) (Continued
from the meetings of October 26 and October 31, 2006.
Rec: Waive further reading and: 1) Pass Ordinance No. 1128 to second
reading, approving Development Agreement No. 06-01; 2) adopt
Resolution No. 06-142, approving Precise Plan No. 05-20, subject
to conditions.
Action:
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE FRED
WARING DRIVE SOUNDWALL TO FULL HEIGHT AT THE DESERT
BREEZES COMMUNITY (PROJECT NO. 654-01).
Rec: By Minute Motion, direct staff to construct the Fred Waring Drive
soundwall at its full design height to provide maximum noise
reduction and aesthetic appeal at Desert Breezes.
Action:
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XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ACTIONS RELATED TO THE
ISSUANCE AND SALE OF TAX ALLOCATION REVENUE BONDS BY
THE PALM DESERT FINANCING AUTHORITY FOR PROJECT AREA
NO. 1, AS AMENDED, 2007 SERIES A (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH
THE PALM DESERT FINANCING AUTHORITY AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY).
Rec: 1) Open a public hearing before the City Council, received
public testimony and comment, and after hearing such
testimony and comment, close the public hearing and:
Waive further reading and adopt the following resolutions
relating to Project Area No. 1 Bonds, As Amended, 2007
Series A:
2) City Council Resolution No. 06-144, making a finding of
significant public benefit in connection with the issuance and
sale of the Palm Desert Financing Authority Tax Allocation
Refunding Bonds (Project Area No. 1, As Amended), 2007
Series A.
3) Financing Authority Resolution No. FA-59, acknowledging
finding of significant public benefit and approving as to form
and authorizing the execution and delivery of certain
documents in connection with the issuance, sale and
delivery of the Authority's Tax Allocation Refunding Revenue
Bonds (Project Area No. 1, As Amended), 2007 Series A,
and authorizing certain other matters relating thereto.
4) Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 534, approving as to
form and authorizing the execution and delivery of certain
documents in connection with the sale and issuance by the
Palm Desert Financing Authority of the Authority's Tax
Allocation Refunding Revenue Bonds (Project Area No. 1,
As Amended), 2007 Series A, and authorizing certain other
matters relating thereto.
Action:
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B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ACTIONS RELATED TO THE SALE OF
NINETY-THREE (93) SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES LOCATED IN THE
FALCON CREST DEVELOPMENT (TRACT NO. 30795) IN THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT
CITY COUNCIL).
Rec: 1) That the City Council and Agency Board, open the joint public
hearing and accept public testimony on the proposed sale of
the ninety-three single-family homes located in the Falcon
Crest development, close the public hearing; and
2) Waive further reading and adopt, City Resolution No. 06-145
and Agency Resolution No. 535, making finds in accordance
with the Summary 33433 Report prepared pursuant to
California Health and Safety Code Section 33433 for the sale
of property located at the Falcon Crest development.
3) By Minute Motion, that the City Council: a) Approve the
City's BEGIN Loan Program and Guidelines, and BEGIN
Monitoring Agreement, substantially as to form; b) approve the
documents related to the sale of properties at Falcon Crest,
the Agency loans and the City loans, including the Purchase
and Sale Agreement, Seller's Disclosure, Deeds of Trust, for
both the Agency and City loans, Promissory Notes for both the
Agency and City's BEGIN loans, the CalHFA Subordination
Agreement and the Affordable Housing Restriction and Lien
Agreement ("Lien Agreement"), all substantially as to form and
authorize the City Manager to execute the same; c) authorize
"City BEGIN Loans" for qualifying Falcon Crest homebuyers
with deferred payments from BEGIN Program monies in
varying amounts up to $30,000 to assist qualifying buyers with
down payment and closing cost assistance and authorize the
City Manager to execute same; d) authorize the Finance
Director to facilitate the draw of BEGIN program monies for
the purpose outlined herein and appropriate said funds
accordingly; e) authorize the City Manager to execute any
documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken by the
City Council herewith.
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4) By Minute Motion, that the Agency Board: a) Authorize the
establishment of the sales prices of the Falcon Crest homes
so that the total of the sales price, mortgage payments and
other components of the purchaser's housing cost result in the
home being available to a person or family of low or moderate
income at an affordable housing cost; b) approve the
documents related to the Agency loans, the City loans and the
sale of homes at Falcon Crest including the Purchase and
Sales Agreement, Seller's Disclosure, Deeds of Trust for both
the City and Agency loans, Promissory Notes for both the City
and Agency loans, the Lien Agreement, the CalHFA
subordination agreement, substantially as to form, and
authorize the Executive Director to execute the same; c)
authorize Agency loans for qualifying Falcon Crest
homebuyers with deferred payments from 20% Set-Aside
monies in varying amounts up to $50,000 to assist qualifying
buyers with down payment and closing cost assistance and
authorize the Executive Director to execute same; d) authorize
the Director of Finance to appropriate funds necessary for the
purpose outlined herein; e) authorize the Executive Director to
execute any documents necessary to effectuate the actions
taken by the Agency Board herewith.
Action:
C. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF A GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES
ELEMENT TO INCLUDE GOALS, POLICY AND PROGRAMS RELATED
TO REDUCTION OF ENERGY USE IN THE CITY Case No. GPA 06-02
(City of Palm Desert, Applicant) (Continued from the meeting of
September 28, 2006).
Rec: By Minute Motion, continue the public hearing to the meeting of
December 14, 2006.
Action:
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D. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CALCULATION OF CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66006, DEVELOPMENT IMPACT
FEES FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AS OF OCTOBER 26, 2006.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Receive public testimony on annual report
and findings; 2) Waive further reading and Adopt Resolution No.
06-153, making certain findings pursuant to California Government
Code Section 66001 and 66006.
Action:
E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS.
Rec: By Minute Motion approve the reallocation of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $28,965
from Episcopal Community Services (ECS) as follows: 1) ABC
Recovery Center in the amount of $20,000; and 2) Stroke Recovery
Center in the amount of $8,965.
Action:
F. CONSIDERATION OF A FRINGE-TOED LIZARD HABITAT
CONSERVATION PLAN FEE INCREASE.
Rec: By Minute Motion, waive further reading and Adopt Resolution No.
06-154, increasing the fee for coverage under the Coachella Valley
Fringe-Toed Lizard Habitat Conservation Plan to $2,371 per
disturbed acre.
Action:
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G. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO
ALLOW A 9,642 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY HOME WITHIN THE
HILLSIDE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL ZONE. SUBJECT PROPERTY IS
LOCATED AT 869 ROCK RIVER DRIVE, WITHIN THE CANYONS AT
BIGHORN (APN 652-160-050) Case No. PP/HPD 06-13 (Kristi Hanson /
Architect, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, waive further reading and Adopt Resolution No.
06-155 approving a Precise Plan of design to allow the construction
of a 9,642 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
1. Discussion Regarding the December 2006 Meeting Schedule.
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:
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XV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – C
Any person wishing to discuss any item not schedule for public hearing may
address the City Council, Redevelopment Agency, Financing 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 f three
minutes unless additional time is authorized by the City Council, Redevelopment
Agency, Financing or Housing Authority Boards. Because the Brown Act does
not allow the City Council, Redevelopment Agency, Financing 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,
Financing or Housing Authority meeting.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
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FUTURE MEETINGS:
November 20, 2006 3:00 p.m. Citizens’ Adv. Cmte.-Proj. Area #4
Administrative Conference Room
November 21, 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
Administrative Conference Room
November 23, 2006 3:00 p.m. Regular City Council/RDA Meetings
-CANCELED- Thanksgiving Holiday
November 28, 2006 10:00 a.m. Audit, Investment & Finance Committee
North Wing Conference Room
10:00 a.m. Historic Preservation Committee
Administrative Conference Room
12:00 p.m. Architectural Review Commission
Community Services Conference Room
December 5, 2006 8:30 a.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
Administrative Conference Room
6:00 p.m. Planning Commission
Civic Center Council Chamber
6:00 p.m. Youth Committee
Administrative Conference Room
December 12, 2006 12:00 p.m. Architectural Review Commission
Community Services Conference Room
December 13, 2006 3:30 p.m. Housing Commission
North Wing Conference Room
3:30 p.m. Public Safety Commission
Administrative Conference Room
December 14, 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 13th day of November, 2006.
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk
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