HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRELIM - CC - 09/14/06PRELIMINARY MINUTES
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2006
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Mayor Ferguson convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Councilmember Jean M. Benson
Mayor Pro Tem Richard S. Kelly
Councilman Robert A. Spiegel
Mayor Jim Ferguson
Also Present:
Carlos L. Ortega, City Manager/RDA Executive Director
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Sheila R. Gilligan, ACM for Community Services
Homer Croy, ACM for Development Services
Justin McCarthy, ACM for Redevelopment
Stephen Y. Aryan, Assistant to the City Manager
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk
Joseph S. Gaugush, City Engineer
Amir Hamidzadeh, Director of Building & Safety
Phil Drell, Director of Community Development
Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Mark D. Greenwood, Director of Public Works
David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment & Housing
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
Walt Holloway, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./CDF
Steve Thetford, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
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1) Property: Lease Property - Parkview Professional Office Complex -
73710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite No. 203, Palm Desert
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Paul S. Gibson/City of Palm Desert
Property Owner: City of Palm Desert
Other Parties: Germania Corporation
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
2) Property: Right -of -Way Acquisition for Monterey Avenue/1-10
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
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
3) Property: 73-300 Fred Waring Drive (Multi -Agency Library)
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/City of Palm Desert/Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Desert Community College District
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
4) Property: APNs 628-130-008, 628-130-001
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Phil Drell/City of Palm Desert
Property Owner: David A. Nelson
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
5) Property: 8.26 acres, Gerald Ford Drive - between Cook Street &
Frank Sinatra Drive
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Stephen Y. Aryan/City of Palm Desert
Property Owner: Brian M. Prock/Premier Business Properties
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
Mr. Erwin asked for the City Council's consideration of adding two more cases
of potential litigation, subsection (b), to the Closed Session agenda.
Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Kelly, and 4-0 vote of the City Council, two
cases of potential litigation were added.
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b):
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Number of potential cases: 2 + 2
Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Ferguson, and 4-0 vote of the City Council,
Mayor Ferguson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 3.02 p.m. He reconvened
the meeting at 4.05 p.m.
IV. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION.
None
V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
None
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 24, 2006.
Rec: Approve as presented.
Continued to the meeting of September 28, 2006.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 35 and 39.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (#562) by Roberta Principe in the Amount of
$19,581.
Rec: By Minute Motion, reject the Claim, in anticipation of its being
tendered to the Coachella Valley Water District, and direct the
City Clerk to so notify the Claimant.
D. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY (#s563A-B) by Wynn Jordan and
Jeri Cies-Jordan, Each in an Unspecified Amount.
Rec: By Minute Motion, reject the Claims, which are being tendered to the
respective contractor in the matter, Granite Construction Company,
and direct the City Clerk to so notify the Claimants.
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E. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by El Angel
Restaurant Bar, 72-785 Highway 111, #B1, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
F. AUDIT, INVESTMENT & FINANCE COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes for
February 28, March 28, April 25, and May 23, 2006.
Rec: Receive and file.
G. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of City Manager's Approval for Additional
Mold Testing at Fire Station No. 67 (Mesa View).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Ratify City Manager's approval for additional
mold testing in the amount of $2,168.60 by Executive Environmental
Services Corporation, South Pasadena, California, upon remediation
efforts associated with the Tool Room at Fire Station No. 67;
2) appropriate $2,168.60 from the Unobligated Construction Tax
Fund 231 for this purpose.
H. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of City Manager's Authorization for
Emergency Work to Investigate and Repair Sewer Line Failure at
73-255 Country Club Drive.
Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the City Manager's authorization for the
subject emergency work in the amount of $5,400 by
Alms Underground Construction, Inc., Cathedral City, California.
REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of City Manager's Authorization for the
Development of a Parks and Recreation Business Plan (Contract
No. C25770).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Ratify the City Manager's authorization of the
subject contract with Greenplay LLC, Broomfield, Colorado, in the
amount of $21,900 for the development of a pro forma plan to provide
recreation services within the City of Palm Desert; 2) approve a 5%
contingency for the services in the amount of $1,095 — funds are
available in Account No. 110-4610-453-3092.
J. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF BID for the Purchase of One, 3/4-ton
Cargo Van.
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Rec: By Minute Motion, award the subject purchase to Fairview Ford,
San Bernardino, California, in the amount of $15,842.61 —funds are
available in Account No. 530-4195-415-4030.
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K. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF BID for the Purchase of Two, Solar -powered
Message Boards.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Reject the bid from United Rentals, Ventura,
California/National Signal -Sunray Street Machine as non -responsive;
2) award the purchase of the subject item to Tops N Barricades,
Indio, California, in the total amount of $39,199.45 — funds are
available in Account No. 110-4310-433-4045.
L. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of the City Manager's Authorization of
Purchase Order No. 013174 for Portola Avenue Median Landscape Design
(Project No. 926-06).
Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the City Manager's authorization of the
subject purchase order in the amount of $12,565 with David Evans
and Associates, Inc., Ontario, California — funds are available in
Account No. 400-4614-433-4001.
M. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C24360 —
Citywide Slurry Seal Program (Project No. 751-06) (American Asphalt South,
Inc., Fontana, 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.
N. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C24620 —
Parking Lot Rehabilitation at 72-990 Highway 111 and
45-480 Portola Avenue (Project No. 750-06) (International Pavement
Solutions, San Bernardino, 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.
O. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION of El Paseo Street Closure on Saturday,
November 11, for the 2006 Art of Food & Wine.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the closure of El Paseo between Lupine
and San Luis Rey on Saturday, November 11, 2006, from 4.00 a.m.
to 4.00 p.m. for the subject event.
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P. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages on
City -owned Property at the 2006 Palm Desert Art of Food & Wine.
Rec: By Minute Motion, permit the consumption of alcoholic beverages on
City -owned property in connection with a special event, the Art of
Food & Wine, scheduled to be held on Saturday, November 11, 2006.
Q. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of the Purchase of Course Management
Software System for the Desert Willow Golf Resort (Contract No. C25780).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Ratify the subject contract with GroundLinkx
LLC, Littleton, Colorado, in an amount not to exceed $20,000*1
2) appropriate $20,000 from Account No. 241-4195-495-8092 for this
purpose.
R. INFORMATIONAL REPORT on Pedestrian Barriers for Portola Avenue
Bridge Over the Whitewater Channel.
Rec: Receive and file.
Mrs. Klassen asked that Item A, Minutes of the City Council Meeting of
August 24, 2006, be continued to the next meeting.
Upon motion by Benson, second by Kelly, and 4-0 vote of the City Council, the
Consent Calendar was approved as presented, with Item A continued to the next meeting.
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 06-122 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS
TO VACATE THE PUBLIC STREETS WITHIN RILINGTON COMMUNITIES'
DOLCE PROJECT, TRACT NO. 31071, UNDER PROVISIONS OF PART 3,
DIVISION 9, OF THE STREETS & HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING ALL
PERSONS INTERESTED IN OR OBJECTING TO THE PROPOSED
VACATION (Rilington Communities, Applicant).
Councilman Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution
No. 06-122. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote.
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B. RESOLUTION NO. 06-123 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE MAP OF
PARCEL MAP NO. 33943 (Sunlite Development, Inc., Applicant).
Councilman Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution
No. 06-123. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 06-124 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE MAP OF
PARCEL MAP NO. 34633 (Franklin Loan Center, Applicant).
Councilman Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution
No. 06-124. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 06-125 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, IMPLEMENTING THE
NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INTO ITS EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
Councilman Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution
No. 06-125. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 4-0 vote.
IX. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
None
For Adoption:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 1126A - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING
SECTION 9.24.030 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE - NOISE
CONTROL.
Councilman Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance
No. 1126A. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote.
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B. ORDINANCE NO. 1127 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 3.28.020 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT -
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX.
Mayor Pro Tem Kelly moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance
No. 1127. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote.
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS
FURNISHINGS FORTHE PROPOSED REMODEL OF THE CONFERENCE
ROOMS IN PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING DEPARTMENTS, CITY
COUNCIL OFFICE AREA, AND THE NORTH WING, AND DECLARATION
OF SURPLUS GOODS (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY).
Member/Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion- 1) Authorize purchase
order in the amount of $36,018.67 to Haworth, Inc., c/o Totalplan, Inc., Riverside,
California -- funds in the amount of 50% ($18,009.34) are available in Account
No. 110-4159-415-4040 (City Funds), 25% ($9,004.67) is available in Account
No. 850-4195-466-4040 (Redevelopment Funds), and 25% ($9,004.66) is available in
Account No. 870-4195-466-4040 (Housing Funds); 2) authorize purchase order in the
amount of $59,712 to Paul Downs Cabinetmakers, Bridgeport, Pennsylvania —funds inthe
amount of 50% ($29,856) are available in Account No. 110-4159-415-4040 (City Funds);
25% ($14,928) is available in Account No. 850-4195-466-4040 (Redevelopment Funds),
and 25% ($14,928) is available in Account No. 870-4195-466-4040 (Housing Funds);
3) declare the existing furnishings, tables and chairs, in the North Wing and Planning
Conference Rooms as surplus property and authorize staff to donate the items to the
Joslyn Senior Center, a non-profit organization. Motion was seconded by Benson and
carried by a 4-0 vote.
B. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE AREA NO. 1 (CONTRACT NO. C25540, PROJECT
NO. 901-06).
Mayor Pro Tem Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, award the subject contract to
Hort Tech, Inc., Palm Desert, California, in the amount of $39,912 and authorize the Mayor
to execute same — funds are available in Account No. 110-4614-453-3320. Motion was
seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote.
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C. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE AREA NO. 2 (CONTRACT NO. C25560, PROJECT
NO. 902-06).
Councilman Spiegel stated he would not be able to vote in favor of awarding
a contract to the company named in the recommendation. He had
contracted with them for his own lawn for the past six months and was very
disappointed with the results.
Mr. Greenwood responded that Landscape Manager Spencer Knight had
briefed him on this issue, pointing out on this particular contract, staff was
recommending rejection of the lowest bid received due to that contractor's
lack of desert landscape experience. He added that to some extent, every
contractor posed a certain performance challenge. He suggested rebidding
Landscape Maintenance Area No. 2 to see if a different contractor would
come through.
Mayor Pro Tem Kelly moved to continue consideration of this item to the
September 28, 2006, meeting. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by 4-0 vote.
D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT -
CALTRANS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 004-M FOR
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP) FUNDS FOR THE
COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS
FROM COOK STREETTO ELDORADO DRIVE (CONTRACT NO. C25730A,
PROJECT NO. 646-06).
Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, approve Program Supplement
Agreement No. 004-M between the City of Palm Desert and the State Department of
Transportation (Caltrans), and authorize the City Manager to execute same — Federal
Funds received will reimburse expenditures advanced by the City from Account
No. 110-4311-433-3320. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote.
X11. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
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X1111. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT (JPA) OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY
CONSERVATION COMMISSION AND MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) CONCERNING THE COACHELLA VALLEY
MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN/NATURAL
COMMUNITY CONSERVATION PLAN AND THE FUTURE
CONSERVATION OF THE COACHELLAVALLEY FRINGE -TOED LIZARD.
Mayor Ferguson stated that due to his representation of clients in this
matter, he would not be participating in this item and recused himself from
the Chamber.
Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, direct the Mayor to sign JPA
Amendment No. 1 (Contract No. C2441 1) and the subject MOU (Contract No. C1 8280A).
Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 3-0 vote, with Mayor Ferguson
ABSENT.
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE ABANDONMENT OF EXCESS PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT AT 73-591 FRED WARING DRIVE (ORACLE PLAZA) UNDER
PROVISIONS OF PART 3, DIVISION 9, OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS &
HIGHWAYS CODE (Suresh C. Shah, Applicant) (Continued from the
meeting of August 24, 2006).
Mr. Greenwood recalled that this item was continued from the last meeting.
He commented that it amounted to an unnecessary utility easement that
would prevent the useful development of the lot if left in place-, therefore,
staff recommended it be vacated.
Mayor Ferguson declared the public hearing open and invited public testimony in
FAVOR OF or in OPPOSITION TO the easement vacation. With no public
testimony offered, he declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution
No. 06-126,-vacating/abandoning the subject excess easement. Motion was seconded by
Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote.
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B. CONSIDERATION OF THE VACATION OF A PEDESTRIAN WAY KNOWN
AS LOT "Ll," LOCATED BETWEEN HIGHWAY 74 FRONTAGE ROAD AND
OCOTILLO DRIVE UNDER PROVISIONS OF PART 3, DIVISION 9, OF THE
CALIFORNIA STREETS & HIGHWAYS CODE (Mathew Moiseve,
Voyager Construction, Applicant) (Continued from the meeting of August 24,
2006).
Mr. Greenwood stated that the exact same situation existed on this lot off of
Highway 74 as did in the previous public hearing. Staff recommended the
subject vacation.
Mayor Ferguson declared the public hearing open and invited public testimony in
FAVOR OF or in OPPOSITION TO vacation of the pedestrian way. With no public
testimony offered, he declared the public hearing closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Kelly moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution
No. 06-127, vacating the subject 10-foot wide strip of land. Motion was seconded by
Spiegel and carried by 4-0 vote.
C. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED PRECISE PLAN
OF DESIGN, INCLUDING A HEIGHT EXCEPTION, AND A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OF 260 APARTMENTS AND A 38,000 SQUARE FOOT
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL CENTER ON 19.6 +/- ACRES NORTH
OF FRANK SINATRA DRIVE BETWEEN COOK STREET AND COLLEGE
DRIVE (37-755 COOK STREET) Case Nos. PP 06-01 Amendment #1 and
C/Z 06-02 (Sinatra and Cook Project, LLC, Applicant).
Planning Manager Steve Smith explained that as a result of City Council
comment during previous consideration of the matter, the Applicant filed an
amended Precise Plan application. He said the amended plan removes the
18 studio units in favor of 18 one -bedroom units, increases the number of
units with attached garages from 90 to 160, and will eliminate the traffic
circle at the south Cook Street access. Staff felt it did not significantly
impact the previously approved plan; therefore, approval of the amended
Precise Plan and second reading for Change of Zone Ordinance No. 1122
was recommended. He called attention to the revised plans provided in the
City Council's packets. Responding to question, he said based on Council's
direction at the last meeting to re -notice it for their next meeting, along with
the City Attorney's determination that was appropriate, the amended plan
was only being given City Council consideration and not returned to the
Planning Commission. He further affirmed that the original plan was
approved by the Planning Commission.
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Mayor Ferguson declared the public hearing open and invited public testimony in
FAVOR OF or in OPPOSITION TO the subject cases.
MR. PAUL BRADY offered to answer questions. He said the staff report
adequately addressed the four modifications made to the project as a result
of discussion with some members of the City Council.
With no further public testimony offered, Mayor Ferguson declared the public
hearing closed.
Councilman Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt- 1) Resolution
No. 06-128, approving Case No. PP 06-01 Amendment #1, subject to conditions-,
2) Ordinance No. 1122, approving Case No. C/Z 06-02. Motion was seconded by Kelly
and carried by a 4-0 vote.
Councilmember Benson added her thanks to those expressed by Mayor Pro
Tem Kelly at the last meeting for all the improvements the Applicant made
to the project, believing it was now a much better product that will make the
City proud.
XIV. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
1 . Consideration of Opposition to Proposition 90.
Mayor Pro Tem Kelly agreed with the points made in the staff report.
He also wanted the City's letter to emphasize that the examples of
"...government actions that result in substantial economic loss to
private property" cited in the Constitutional Amendment's
Section 19 (b) (8), "...including downzoning of private property, the
elimination of any access to private property, and limitations on the
use of private airspace. 'Government Action' shal I mean any statute,
charter provision, ordinance, resolution, law, rule, or regulation,"
would make it impossible to have developed the beautiful City of
Palm Desert as it exists today.
Mayor Pro Tem Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, oppose Proposition 90 and direct
staff to so notify State elected officials representing the City and the League of California
Cities. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote.
2. Civic Center Repaintinq — Mr. Ortega commented that the exterior of
City Hall had not been repainted or otherwise freshened since it was
opened in its present location some 24 years ago, or when a section
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was added onto it later and painted a slightly different shade.
Therefore, staff was working on a plan to repaint City Hall and also
remove the existing vines, which have become overgrown. Staff will
then go back to the Landscape Beautification Committee for approval
of an alternative vine that would grow smaller on the building. He
said unless City Councilmembers objected to removal of the vines or
the repainting, staff would proceed.
City Councilmembers concurred with the proposal.
B. CITY ATTORNEY
None
C. CITY CLERK
Mrs. Klassen reported that a City Council Study Session had been
scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 2006, at 2-00 p.m. to receive a
presentation on the Parks & Recreation Business Plan.
D. PUBLIC SAFETY
0 Fire Department
None
0 Police Department
None
E. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
0 Citv Council Requests for Action:
1 Portola Avenue Median at Washinaton Charter School —
Councilmember Benson said she'd read that the landscaping
for this median wouldn't be done until next summer-, she didn't
believe thatwould be acceptable on this heavilytraveled street
with the season approaching. She asked if it would be
possible to treat the bare area with a covering of decomposed
granite (DG) to make it more attractive.
Mr. Greenwood concurred with the suggestion, noting that
earlier on today's agenda was an award of contract for the
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landscape design for that median. He anticipated installation
as early as next spring.
Mayor Pro Tem Kelly further proposed installing a couple of
small palm trees in the median along with the DG to enhance
the appearance and that it be done on the weekend to
minimize traffic impact there. He said this approach was used
near the University Campus and made for a nicer presentation.
Mr. Greenwood agreed it would be done.
2. Landscape Beautification Committee — Mayor Pro Tem Kelly
asked that the Committee's next meeting agenda include an
item on the Community Gardens. Mr. Greenwood
acknowledged the request.
0 Citv Council Committee Reports-.
1 Coachella Vallev Conservation Commission —
Councilman Spiegel reported that the Commission met earlier
today, and it is proposing to increase developer's fees for
fringe -toed lizard conservation from $600/acre to $2,371/acre.
He said the proposal would be forwarded to the CVAG
Executive Committee for its approval.
Mr. Ortega added that item would be brought before City
Council in October.
0 Citv Council Comments:
None
XV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C
None
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
With City Council concurrence, Mayor Ferguson adjourned the meeting at4-33 p.m.
ATTEST:
JIM FERGUSON, MAYOR
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RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
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