HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA 14 JUN 2007
POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2007
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – A (CLOSED SESSION ITEMS)
Any person wishing to discuss any item of Closed Session business may address the
City Council or Redevelopment Agency Board at this point by stepping to the lectern and
giving his/her name and address for the record. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum
of three minutes unless additional time is authorized by the City Council or
Redevelopment Agency Board. Because the Brown Act does not allow the City Council
or Redevelopment Agency Board to take action on items not on the Agenda, members
will not enter into discussion with speakers but will instead refer the matter to staff for
report and recommendation at a future City Council or Redevelopment Agency meeting.
IV. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
1) Property: APN 627-071-015
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Justin McCarthy/Janet Moore/ City of Palm
Desert/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
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
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant potential to initiate
litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c):
Number of potential cases: 1
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Employee
Discipline/Dismissal/Release pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Public Employment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
Title of Position: City Manager
POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 14, 2007
V. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION.
Action:
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Mayor Pro Tem Jean M. Benson
VII. INVOCATION - Councilmember Cindy Finerty
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – B
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.
IX. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
A. PRESENTATION OF $50,000 CHECK TO PALM DESERT MIDDLE
SCHOOL FOR ITS CHARTER DESIGNATION CAMPAIGN (Continued
from the meeting of May 24, 2007).
Action:
B. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 14, 2007, AS
"NORINE BOWEN DAY" IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT.
Action:
C. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE LARRY KOSMONT AND RANDY
CASE OF PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB FOR THEIR RECEIPT OF
GOLF MAGAZINE'S "2006 RENOVATION OF THE YEAR" AWARD.
Action:
D. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE CITY OF PALM DESERT/PALM
DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY EMPLOYEES FOR
EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE -- MAY 2007.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 14, 2007
X. CONSENT CALENDAR
ALL MATTERS LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED TO BE
ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE ROLL CALL VOTE. THERE WILL BE NO
SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS UNLESS MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OR AUDIENCE REQUEST SPECIFIC ITEMS BE REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND ACTION UNDER
SECTION XI, CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER, OF THE AGENDA.
A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 24, 2007.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 243, 247, 248, and 252.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (#580) by Verizon in an Unspecified Amount.
Rec: By Minute Motion, reject the Claim and direct the City Clerk to so
notify the Claimant.
D. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (#581) by Verizon in an Unspecified Amount.
Rec: By Minute Motion, reject the Claim and direct the City Clerk to so
notify the Claimant.
E. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Bamboo
Cove, 72-286 Highway 111, Suites J3 & J4, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
F. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Chicago
Freddie's, 74-450 Palm Desert Drive, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
G. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Tesoro West
Coast Company, LLC, 72-300 Highway 111, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 14, 2007
H. CITY COMMITEE AND COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
1. Historic Preservation Committee Meeting of April 24, 2007.
2. Marketing Committee Meeting of April 17, 2007.
Rec: Receive and file.
I. LETTER OF RESIGNATION from Norine Bowen -- Marketing Committee.
Rec: Receive with very sincere regret.
J. LETTER OF RESIGNATION from Elliott Smith -- Youth Committee.
Rec: Receive with very sincere regret.
K. REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION of Funds for Remodel of City Council
Offices Area.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize appropriation of $28,500 from the
City's Unobligated Funds to Account No. 110-4159-415-4040 for
the subject project.
L. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of the City Manager's Authorization to
Advertise and Call for Bids for Construction of the Fred Waring Drive
Widening Phase II Project -- California Avenue to Washington Street
(Contract No. C25550, Project No. 655-01).
Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the City Manager's authorization to
advertise and call for bids for the subject project.
M. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION of Contract for Parking Lot Sweeping
Services for Presidents Plaza East and West, Presidents Plaza 3, and
Entrada del Paseo (Contract No. C22773).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Extend the subject contract with M & M
Sweeping, Inc., Thousand Palms, California, in the amount of
$10,020/year ($835/month); 2) authorize the Mayor to execute said
contract -- funds are included in FY 2007/08, Account No. 110-
4310-433-3320.
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 14, 2007
N. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Reimbursement Agreements with the City
of Indian Wells for the Installation and Maintenance of Specified
Landscaped Medians Shared by the Two Cities.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor to execute the following
agreements with the City of Indian Wells: 1) Contract No. C26590A
for the installation of landscape improvements in medians on Fred
Waring Drive from Phyllis Jackson Lane to Washington Street; 2)
Contract No. C25690B for the operation and maintenance of
landscape improvements on medians on Fred Waring Drive from
Phyllis Jackson Lane to Washington Street and on Hovley Lane
East along the frontage of Toscana Country Club.
O. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Use of Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) Services for Vehicles and Public Works Equipment
for FY 2007/08.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the OEM Vendor List accompanying
the staff report for this item; 2) grant an exception to bidding
requirements, as provided for in Section 3.32.090 of the Palm
Desert Municipal Code for purchases and/or services valued less
than $25,000, all for FY 2007/08.
P. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Supplemental General Fleet Repairs for
FY 2007/08.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the use of Hovley Tire, Palm Desert,
California, for those general fleet repair services that cannot be
accomplished by the City's Mechanic for FY 2007/08 -- funds have
been budgeted in Account No. 110-4331-413-3340.
Q. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Use of Various Vendors and Qualified
Services for Miscellaneous Public Works Activities in FY 2007/08.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the Various Vendors and Qualified
Services List accompanying the staff report for this item; 2) grant an
exception to bidding requirements, as provided for by Section
3.32.090 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code for purchases and/or
services valued at less than $25,000, all for FY 2007/08.
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R. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Use of Various Vendors and Qualified
Services for Traffic Signal Safety and Maintenance in FY 2007/08.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the Various Traffic Signal Vendor
List accompanying the staff report for this item; 2) grant an
exception to bidding requirements, as provided for in Section
3.32.090 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code for purchases and/or
services valued at less than $25,000, all for FY 2007/08.
S. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Use of Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) Services for Traffic Signal, Communication, Bucket
Truck, and Vehicle Data Collection Equipment in FY 2007/08.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve OEM Traffic Vendor List
accompanying the staff report for this item; 2) grant an exception to
bidding requirements, as provided for in Section 3.32.090 of the
Palm Desert Municipal Code for purchases and/or services valued
at less than $25,000, all for FY 2007/08.
T. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Vendor to Supply Aftermarket Automotive
Parts, Equipment, and Services for Fleet Maintenance in FY 2007/08.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the use of Genuine Parts Company
(NAPA), Palm Desert, California, to supply general aftermarket
automotive parts, tools, equipment, and services as needed for
fleet maintenance in FY 2007/08 -- funds have been budgeted in
Account No. 110-4331-413-3340.
U. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Equipment Rental Services Vendors for
FY 2007/08.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the use of Elms Equipment Rental,
Clairemont Equipment Co., and United Rentals to provide
equipment rental services to the City in FY 2007/08 -- funds have
been budgeted in Account No. 110-4310-433-3430.
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REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 14, 2007
V. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Purchase of Compressed Natural Gas
(CNG) Fuel for FY 2007/08.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the purchase of CNG from: 1) Clean
Energy, Seal Beach, California, as the primary source; 2) SunLine
Services Group, Thousand Palms, California, as an alternative
source only -- funds have been budgeted in Account No. 110-4331-
413-2170.
W. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Vendors for the Purchase of Gasoline and
Diesel Fuels for FY 2007/08.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the use of Kenny Strickland and SoCo
Group for purchases of gasoline and diesel fuels for the City's
vehicle fleet and equipment in FY 2007/08 -- funds have been
budgeted in Account No. 110-4331-413-2170.
X. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C20580D1 --
Construction of Improvements for Mesa View Fire Station (No. 67)
Renovation Project (Commercial Diversified, Inc., Twentynine Palms, 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.
Y. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C23830A --
Landscape Improvements on Fred Waring Drive Medians Phase I -- Deep
Canyon to California Drive (Project No. 953-05) (Sierra Landscape Co.,
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.
Z. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C23900A --
Construction of the Monterey Avenue Bridge at Whitewater River
Expansion Joint Repair Project (Project No. 643-05) (J. McLoughlin
Engineering Company, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, CA).
Rec: By Minute Motion, accept the work as complete and authorize the
City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the subject project.
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 14, 2007
AA. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C26200 --
Painting of the City of Palm Desert Civic Center Exterior (Best Quality
Painting, Inc., Whittier, 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.
BB. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Release Improvement Security for
Parcel Map No. 31515 (Shaw Palm Desert 1, LLC & The University Village
Partnership, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to release the subject
improvement security for Parcel Map No. 31515.
CC. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Tract Map No. 34626 (John Laing Homes
d.b.a. W. L. Homes, LLC, Applicant).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 07-35, approving
the Final Subdivision Map of Tract No. 34626 and the Improvement
Agreement Related Thereto.
DD. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Parcel Map No. 34911 (Don and Rosalie
Rickerd, Applicants).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 07-36, approving
the map of Parcel Map No. 34911.
EE. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Palm Desert ATHENA Scholarship Award
Agreement Between the City of Palm Desert and California State
University, San Bernardino (Contract No. C24302).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject agreement between the City
of Palm Desert and California State University, San Bernardino, to
establish the 2007 Palm Desert ATHENA Scholarship Fund.
FF. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of City Manager Approval for Purchase
of Flatbed Golf Cart and Inflatable Movie Screen.
Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify City Manager approval for the purchase of
an outdoor movie screen in the amount of $6259.00 and a flatbed
golf cart in the amount of $9,318.45 -- funds are available in FY
2006/07, Account No. 110-4416-414-3061.
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 14, 2007
GG. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Revised Citizens On Patrol (COPS)
Manual.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the revised COPS Manual.
HH. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Submit FY 2007/08 City/County
Beverage Container Fund Request to the Department of Conservation.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize: 1) Staff to submit the City/County
Fund Request Form for FY 2007/08 to the Department of
Conservation in the amount of $13,166; 2) expenditure of said
funds towards City Recycling Programs from Account No. 236-
4195-454-3090.
II. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
1. Update on Media Placements and Public Relations Activities Provided
by Nancy J. Friedman Public Relations.
2. Report on the City's Participation in the 2007 International Pow Wow
Marketplace Convention.
3. Update on Energy Program Activities.
Action:
XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
XII. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 07-37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A PRECISE
PLAN OF DESIGN FOR A 2,486-SQUARE-FOOT GENERAL OFFICE
BUILDING LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF FRED WARING DRIVE,
750 FEET EAST OF MONTEREY AVENUE, 73-141 FRED WARING
DRIVE Case No. PP 07-03 (Prest/Vuksic Architects and Bob and Marilyn
Ford, Applicants).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
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B. RESOLUTION NO. 07-38 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE NEW
ADJUSTED RATE SCHEDULE OF FEES (EXHIBITS 5A, 5B, AND 5C)
FOR THE COLLECTION, RECYCLING, AND DISPOSAL OF MUNICIPAL
SOLID WASTE AND RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL RECYCLING
CONTAINED IN CONTRACT NO. C17230A - SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT SERVICES (Burrtec Waste & Recycling Services,
Franchisee).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
XIII. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
None
For Adoption:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 1138 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 25.115
TO TITLE 25 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES IN
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
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REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 14, 2007
XIV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ALONG
THE FRONTAGE OF PALM DESERT GREENS (CONTRACT
NO. C24720A, PROJECT NO. 699-06).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award the subject contract in the amount of
$259,375 to Contreras Construction Company, Indio, California;
2) approve a 10% contingency for the project in the amount of
$25,937.50; 3) authorize the Mayor to execute the subject
agreement -- funds are currently available for this project in the
Sidewalk Account, No. 400-4616-433-4001.
Action:
B. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE AREA NO. 1 (CONTRACT NO. C26390, PROJECT
NO. 901-07).
Rec: By Minute Motion, award the subject contract to Greenscape
Landscape, Inc., Temecula, California, in the amount of $61,800
and to include extra work and services at the specified contract
amount; authorize the Mayor to execute said contract -- funds are
available in Account No. 110-4614-453-3320.
Action:
C. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE AREA NO. 2 (CONTRACT NO. C26400, PROJECT
NO. 902-07).
Rec: By Minute Motion, award the subject contract to Greenscape
Landscape, Inc., Temecula, California, in the amount of $91,140
and to include extra work and services at the specified contract
amount; authorize the Mayor to execute said contract -- funds are
available in Account No. 110-4614-453-3320.
Action:
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D. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE AREA NO. 4 (CONTRACT NO. C26410, PROJECT
NO. 904-07).
Rec: By Minute Motion, award the subject contract to Sierra Landscape
Co., Inc., Palm Desert, California, in the amount of $47,028 and to
include extra work and services at the specified contract rate;
authorize the Mayor to execute same -- funds are available in
Account No. 110-4614-453-3370.
Action:
E. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE AREA NO. 7 (CONTRACT NO. C26420, PROJECT
NO. 907-07).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Waive the subcontractor list irregularity;
2) award the subject contract to Greenscape Landscape, Inc.,
Temecula, California, in the amount of $66,372 and to include extra
work and services at the specified contract amount; 3) authorize the
Mayor to execute same -- funds are available in the respective
Landscape and Lighting Assessment District Accounts.
Action:
F. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE CURB, GUTTER, AND SIDEWALK PROGRAM (CONTRACT
NO. C26440, PROJECT NO. 753-07).
Rec: By Minute Motion, award the subject contract to Contreras
Construction Company, Indio, California, in the amount of
$198,745; 2) approve a 10% contingency for the project in the
amount of $19,874.50; 3) authorize the Mayor to execute said
contract -- funds are available in the Curb and Gutter Account,
No. 110-4312-433-3320, and the Sidewalk Account, No. 400-4616-
433-4001.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 14, 2007
G. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CITYWIDE TREE
INVENTORY PROJECT FOR CITY OF PALM DESERT AND THE PALM
DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY (CONTRACT NO. C26600, PROJECT
NO. 762-07) (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT
HOUSING AUTHORITY).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award the subject contract for the Citywide
Tree Inventory to Davey Resource Group, Santa Margarita,
California, in the total amount of $33,440 (City: $25,080; Housing
Authority: $8,360); 2) authorize the Director of Finance to set aside
an additional 10% contingency in the total amount of $3,344 (City:
$2,508; Housing Authority: $836); 3) authorize the Director of
Finance to appropriate $8,360 of the total contract amount to the
respective Housing Authority Landscape Maintenance Budget line
items, plus set aside $836 of the total contingency to the respective
Housing Authority Landscape Maintenance Budget; 4) authorize
the Mayor to execute said contract -- City funds are available in the
respective City and Assessment District Accounts and Assessment
District Fund 200 Accounts.
Action:
H. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT
SERVICES TO PERFORM INVENTORY OF PUBLIC SIDEWALKS AND
OTHER CITY INFRASTRUCTURE (CONTRACT NO. C26610, PROJECT
NO. 761-07).
Rec: By Minute Motion, award the subject contract to Harris &
Associates, Irvine, California, in the amount of $196,277 for
consultant services to inventory City public sidewalks for
compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
standards and other infrastructure, including red curb, traffic signs,
striping, catch basins, and median landscaping; authorize the
Mayor to execute said contract -- funds are available in various
General Fund and Capital Improvement Accounts.
Action:
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I. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A HOUSING AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND SINATRA AND COOK
PROJECT, LLC, Case No. C/Z 06-02 (Sinatra and Cook, LLC, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve a Housing Agreement, in
accordance with the conditions of approval of the Sinatra and Cook
Project, LLC, also known as 'The Vineyards," by Resolution
No. 06-128, by and between the City of Palm Desert and Sinatra
and Cook Project, LLC, substantially as to form; 2) authorize the
City Manager or his designee to finalize the agreement and execute
all necessary documents to facilitate the agreement.
Action:
J. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THREE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENTS FOR BUILDING PLAN REVIEW SERVICES FOR THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, FISCAL YEAR 2007/08.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the following contracts for Plan Review
Services in FY 2007/08 and authorize the Mayor to execute same,
each in an amount not to exceed $110,000: 1) Contract
No. C26620A with EsGil Corporation, San Diego, California;
2) Contract No. C26620B with Scott Fazekas & Associates, Irvine,
California; 3) Contract No. C26620C with Bureau Veritas North
America, Inc., Pleasanton, California -- funds are available in the
FY 2007/08 Budget, Account No. 110-4420-422-3010.
Action:
K. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL STREET SWEEPING SERVICES (CONTRACT
NO. C22563).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve a one-year extension to the subject
contract with CleanStreet, Gardena, California, at the rate of
$29.16/curb mile; 2) authorize the Mayor to execute same -- funds
are available in the FY 2007/08 Budget, Account No. 110-4310-
433-3320.
Action:
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L. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR A SPECIAL EVENT.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve payment of Invoice No. SH0000007248
for law enforcement services at a special event, the Gerald R. Ford
Funeral.
Action:
XV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XVI. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF WESTFIELD BUS SHELTER DESIGNS.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Confirm award of contract for bus shelter
design and fabrication in the amount of $125,000 to All Purpose
Manufacturing, Oceanside, California (Contract No. C26030B);
2) approve Westfield Bus Shelter designs as proposed.
Action:
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 TO
CONTRACT NO. C22870B -- CONSTRUCTION OF THE WHITEWATER
BRIDGE AT PORTOLA AVENUE (PROJECT NO. 647-04).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve: 1) Change Order No. 6 in an amount
not to exceed $391,879 to the subject contract with Granite
Construction Company, Indio, California, for addition and deletion
of work required for the subject construction project; 2) transfer of
$391,879 from contingency to base for the subject Change Order
and authorize the Mayor to execute same.
Action:
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C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO 4 TO CONTRACT
NO. C22300 -- DESIGN OF PORTOLA AVENUE, COUNTRY CLUB
DRIVE, COOK STREET, AND MONTEREY AVENUE STORM DRAIN
AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. 601-05).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Amendment No. 4 in the amount of
$117,463 to the subject contract with Harris & Associates, Irvine,
California, to expand the scope of work to include design of
roadway pavement rehabilitation, a new sound wall, and phasing of
the project into two separate construction document packages for
the Cook Street Widening, and authorize the Mayor to execute
same -- funds are available in Account No. 213-4385-433-4001.
Action:
D. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS FOR
RELINQUISHMENT OF HIGHWAYS 111 AND 74.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Receive preliminary relinquishment stipend
estimates from Caltrans; 2) authorize staff to negotiate final stipend
amounts; 3) authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary
agreement(s) for the relinquishment of Highway 111 and Highway
74 to the City of Palm Desert (Contract No. C26640).
Action:
XVII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF A PLANNING
COMMISSION DECISION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO ADJUST
PAD HEIGHTS BY MORE THAN SIX INCHES FOR A 141-RESIDENTIAL
LOT TENTATIVE TRACT MAP LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
GERALD FORD DRIVE EAST OF THE FUTURE PACIFIC AVENUE, 36-
200 PACIFIC AVENUE, Case No. TT 34057 Amendment 1 (Palm Desert
Funding Company, LP, Applicant).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 07-39, affirming
the action of the Planning Commission and approving an
amendment to adjust pad heights by more than six inches for
Tentative Tract Map 34057.
Action:
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B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE FINAL ENGINEER'S REPORT
AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
WITHIN THE CONSOLIDATED PALM DESERT LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/08.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt: 1) Resolution No. 07-40,
amending or approving the Final Engineer's Report for the
Consolidated Palm Desert Landscaping and Lighting District for
FY 2007/08; 2) Resolution No. 07-41, ordering the levy and
collection of assessments within the Consolidated Palm Desert
Landscaping and Lighting District for FY 2007/08.
Action:
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR
HOUSING REPORT.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the Community Development Block
Grant Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Report; 2) authorize
staff to submit the Report to the U. S. Department of Housing &
Urban Development (HUD).
Action:
XVIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
1. Request for Approval of City Mission Statement.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve as presented.
Action:
B. CITY ATTORNEY
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 14, 2007
C. CITY CLERK
1. Reminder of City Council Study Session Regarding the Palm Desert
High School Renovation, Thursday, June 28, 2007, at 2:30 p.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:
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 14, 2007
FUTURE MEETINGS:
June 18, 2007 3:00 p.m. Citizens’ Adv. Cmte.-Proj. Area #4
Administrative Conference Room
June 19, 2007 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
June 20, 2007 9:00 a.m. Art In Public Places Commission
Visitor Center-72567 Highway 111
3:00 p.m. Library Promotion Committee
Administrative Conference Room
June 26, 2007 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
June 28, 2007 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 8th day of June, 2007.
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk
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