HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA 28 JUN 2007
POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 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 Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b):
Number of potential cases: 2
Public Employment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
Title of Position: City Manager
V. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
Action:
POSTED AGENDA
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VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Councilman Robert A. Spiegel
VII. INVOCATION - Mayor Pro Tem Jean M. Benson
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 TO RECOGNIZE ELLIOTT SMITH FOR HIS
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND ITS YOUTH
COMMITTEE.
Action:
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 June 14, 2007.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 256, 257, 258, 262, 263, and 264.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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C. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY (#584) by Richard Landis in an Unspecified
Amount.
Rec: By Minute Motion, reject the Claim and direct the City Clerk to so
notify the Claimant.
D. CITY'S/AGENCY'S COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS and Investment Reports for
March 2007 and April 2007 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency).
Rec: Receive and file.
E. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Murph's
Gaslight Palm Desert, 73-155 Highway 111, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
F. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Romano's
Macaroni Grill 164, 72-920 Highway 111, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
G. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by TJ Fresh
Baja Grill, 72-785 Highway 111, Suite B1, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
H. CITY COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
1. Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings of May 1, and May 15,
2007.
2. Public Safety Commission Meetings of April 11, and May 9, 2007.
3. Youth Committee Meeting of May 1, 2007.
Rec: Receive and file.
I. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Agencies to Provide Temporary Staffing
Services to the City of Palm Desert for Fiscal Year 2007/08.
Rec: By Minute Motion, identify and pre-approve the named agencies in
the accompanying staff report to provide temporary staffing
services to the City on an as-needed basis for FY 2007/08.
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J. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Submit Applications for Congestion
Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Funds for Various City Projects in
Response to Call for Projects by the Coachella Valley Association of
Governments (CVAG).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Director of Public Works to sign
and submit the applications for CMAQ funds for various City
projects, as enumerated on the accompanying staff report, in
response to call for projects by CVAG.
K. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Street Sweeping Services for State
Highways in Palm Desert.
Rec: By Minute Motion, accept street sweeping services by CleanStreet,
Gardena, California, for the State Highways in Palm Desert at the
reimbursement rate of $21.75/curb mile.
L. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 1 to Contract No.
C25510 - Civic Center Security System.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount
of $1,252.80 to the subject contract with D/A Pacific, Inc., Palm
Desert, California, for the rental of a man lift to complete security
system upgrades; 2) authorize the Director of Finance to transfer
said funds from contingency to base contract for this Change
Order.
M. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C26130 -
Completion of the City of Palm Desert Trails System (Michael Schuler,
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.
N. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION of Contract for Shopping Cart Retrieval
Services (Contract No. C24112).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve a one-year extension to the subject
contract with California Shopping Cart Retrieval Corporation, Citrus
Heights, California, at the rate of $4.50/cart - funds are available in
the FY 2007/08 Budget, Account No. 110-4260-422-3090.
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O. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Renewing Contract for City of Palm
Desert Membership in the Coachella Valley Employment Relations
Consortium (Contract No. C21523).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve renewal of the subject contract with
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, Los Angeles, California (LCW),
authorize the City Manager to sign the proposed contract with
LCW, and authorize payment of the annual membership fee of
$3,625 before August 1, 2007.
P. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No.
C25450 - Advertising Services for the El Paseo Business Improvement
District.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Amendment No. 1 in the amount of
$35,000 to the subject contract with Creative I Group, Palm Desert,
California, for additional advertising during Spring 2007 events -
funds are available in Account No. 271-4491-464-3215.
Q. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Release Improvement Security for
Tract No. 31377 (Coachella Valley Land Company, Inc., Applicant.)
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to release the subject
improvement security for Tract No. 31377.
R. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Parcel Map No. 34843 (Pacific Pointe
Partners, Inc., Applicant).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 07-42, approving
Parcel Map No. 34843.
S. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of City Manager Approval for Use of Cal
COPS Grant Funds.
Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify City Manager approval of Cal COPS Grant
Funds expenditure in Fiscal Year 2006/07 in the amount $1,134 for
completion of the purchase of Palm Desert Police Department
patches.
Action:
XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
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XII. RESOLUTIONS
None
XIII. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
None
For Adoption:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 1139 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
2.28.010 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA - CITY COUNCIL SALARIES.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
XIV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CONTRIBUTION FROM THE FISCAL
YEAR 2007/08 BUDGET FOR THE EAST VALLEY MEMORIALS
FOUNDATION, INC.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve a contribution in the amount of $25,000
to the East Valley Memorials Foundation for the purpose of
constructing a memorial to honor those Coachella Valley residents
who died serving our country.
Action:
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN ADDITION TO THE FISCAL YEAR
2007/08 BUDGET FOR FOUNDATION FOR THE RETARDED OF THE
DESERT.
Rec: By Minute Motion, add $50,000 to the FY 2007/08 Budget to assist
Foundation For The Retarded in providing services to Palm Desert
residents served by the Foundation.
Action:
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C. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR ADVERTISING
SERVICES TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT FOR FISCAL YEAR
2007/08 AND AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS FOR ADVERTISING
SERVICES IN FISCAL YEAR 2008/09.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the recommendation of the
Marketing Committee and: 1) Approve a one-year extension of the
subject contract with Full Gallop Marketing Communications
(Contract No. C23412) in the amount of $96,300 and authorize the
Mayor to execute same; 2) direct staff to begin the bid process in
January 2008 for Advertising Services - FY 2008/09.
Action:
D. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR PRINTING OF THE
MONTHLY "BRIGHT SIDE" NEWSLETTER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/08
(CONTRACT NO. C25441).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve a one-year extension of the subject
contract for monthly printing of the BrightSide newsletter to include
a 4.5% increase for a total amount of $5,173/month for FY 2007/08,
as provided for in the contract; 2) authorize the Mayor to execute
same - funds are available in Account No. 110-4417-414-3610.
Action:
E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF POSTAGE EXPENDITURE FOR THE
MONTHLY "BRIGHT SIDE" NEWSLETTER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/08.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the expenditure of $60,000 to the
United States Postal Service to cover 12 months of postage for the
monthly BrightSide Newsletter - funds are available in Account No.
110-4417-414-3660.
Action:
F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE PRESIDENT'S PLAZA I
(EAST/WEST) PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/08.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt: 1) Resolution No. 07-43
approving the President's Plaza I Business Improvement District
Annual Budget for FY 2007/08; 2) Resolution No. 07-44, ordering
the levy and collection of assessments for the Presidents Plaza I
Property and Business Improvement District for FY 2007/08.
Action:
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G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PRESIDENTS’ PLAZA III PROPERTY
AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ANNUAL BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2007/08.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt: 1) Resolution No. 07-45,
approving the Presidents' Plaza III Property and Business
Improvement District Annual Budget for FY 2007/08; 2) Resolution
No. 07-46, ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the
Presidents' Plaza III Property and Business Improvement District
for FY 2007/08.
H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE
ALLESSANDRO ALLEY PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/08.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 07-47, approving
the Alessandro Alley Property and Business Improvement District
Annual Budget for FY 2007/08.
Action:
I. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL TAX IN COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (UNIVERSITY PARK) FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2007/08.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 07-48, authorizing
the levy of a special tax in Community Facilities District No. 2005-1
(University Park) for FY 2007/08.
Action:
J. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT DESIGN
SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT (CONTRACT NO. C26670, PROJECT NO.
520-05).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award the subject contract to AAE, Inc.,
Brea, California, in the amount of $194,795; 2) appropriate
$129,863 from the Unobligated Drainage Fund 232 to the project
account; 3) allocate $64,932 from Fund 420 to the project account;
4) authorize the Mayor to execute said contact.
Action:
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XV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF COMPRESSED
NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL FOR FY 2007/08 (Continued from the
meeting of June 14, 2007).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the purchase 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.
Action:
XVI. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO
CONTRACT NO. C23290C1 - INSTALLATION OF NORTH CARPORTS
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Change Order No. 1 in an amount
not to exceed $96,254.10 to the subject contract with Carlson Solar
Electric Systems, Hemet, California, for the installation of a new
rack system and 192 additional solar panels, supplied by the City,
on the Civic Center main parking shade cover; 2) authorize the use
of $46,415.77 project contingency funds for the subject contract; 3)
authorize the transfer of $49,838.33 from Account No. 400-4511-
422-3911 to the base contract for this expenditure.
Action:
XVII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 25 (ZONING)
AND TITLE 26 (SUBDIVISIONS) OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION
APPROVALS Case No. ZOA 06-02 (City of Palm Desert, Applicant).
Rec: Waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 1140 to second
reading, approving an amendment to Title 25 (Zoning) to add
Chapter 25.112, Residential Condominium Conversions, and an
amendment to Title 26 (Subdivisions), relating to the approval of
the conversion of existing multi-family residential development to
condominium ownership.
Action:
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B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE PALM DESERT POLICE
DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
FUNDING PROPOSAL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/08.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the Palm Desert Police Department
proposal to accept approximately $16,956 in Edward Byrne
Memorial - Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Funds for FY 2007/08 to
fund the purchase of two (2) Segway Electronic Personal Assistive
Mobility Devices for Palm Desert's two School Resource Officers
and thirty (30) digital recorders to be used by field personnel to
document interviews and contacts through criminal investigations at
the patrol level.
Action:
C. CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF THE CITY MANAGER'S AND
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PROPOSED FINANCIAL PLAN FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2007/08 (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE PALM DESERT HOUSING
AUTHORITY.)
Rec: 1) Convene and conduct the Joint Public Hearing on the
proposed City, Agency, and Housing Authority Budgets.
2) Waive further reading and adopt City Council Resolution No.
07-49, adopting a City Program and Financial Plan for the
Fiscal year July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008.
3) Waive further reading and adopt City Council Resolution No.
07-05, establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal year
2007/08.
4) Waive further reading and adopt Redevelopment Agency
Resolution No. 540, adopting a Redevelopment Agency
Program and Financial Plan for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2007,
through June 30, 2008.
5) Waive further reading and adopt Housing Authority
Resolution No. HA-34, adopting a Housing Authority
Program and Financial Plan for the Fiscal year July 1, 2007,
through June 30, 2008.
6) Waive further reading and adopt City Council Resolution No.
07-51, setting the Salary Schedule, Salary Ranges, and
Allocated Classifications for FY 2007/08.
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7) By Minute Motion, approve the Out-of-State Travel for FY
2007/08 as listed in the accompanying memo.
8) By Minute Motion, reclassify Parks Maintenance Workers
and Supervisor, and add one Park Inspector Position, as
enumerated on the accompanying staff report.
Action:
XVIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
B. CITY ATTORNEY
C. CITY CLERK
A. Reminder of City Council Study Session on Thursday, July 12, 2007, at
2:00 p.m. with California State University, San Bernardino, regarding the
Palm Desert Campus.
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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FUTURE MEETINGS:
July 3, 2007 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
July 10, 2007 12:00 p.m. Architectural Review Commission
Community Services Conference Room
July 11, 2007 3:30 p.m. Housing Commission
North Wing Conference Room
3:30 p.m. Public Safety Commission
Administrative Conference Room
July 12, 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 22nd day of June, 2007.
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk
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