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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA 22 MAR 2007 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2007 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. II. ROLL CALL III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A 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 637-190-024 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Justin Mc Carthy/City of Palm Desert/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: PDCC Development, LLC Other Parties: Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a): Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): Number of potential cases: 2 V. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M. POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 22, 2007 A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION. Action: VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tem Jean M. Benson VII. INVOCATION - Mayor Richard S. Kelly VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B IX. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS A. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE CITY OF PALM DESERT/PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY EMPLOYEES FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE -- FEBRUARY 2007. Rec: 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 March 8, 2007. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 178, 185, 186, 187, 191, and 192. Rec: Approve as presented. C. COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORTS for the Month of January 2007 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency). Rec: Receive and file. D. CITY COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES. 1. Historic Preservation Committee Meeting of January 30, 2007. 2 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 22, 2007 E. 2. Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings of February 6 and February 20, 2007. F. 3. Public Safety Commission Meeting of February 14, 2007. G. 4. Youth Committee Meeting of February 6, 2007. Rec: Receive and file. E. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Embassy Suites Palm Desert Resort, 74-700 Highway 111, Palm Desert. Rec: Receive and file. F. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Mamacita's Restaurant, 74-991 Velie Way, #4, Palm Desert. Rec: Receive and file. G. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION of Resolutions Authorizing the Destruction of Paper Documents that Have Been Digitally Imaged from the Department of Building & Safety. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution Nos.: 1) 07-15 - September 2006 Records; 2) 07-16 - October 2006 Records; 3) 07- 17 - November 2006 Records. H. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C25020B -- Portola Avenue Median Enhancements Between Chicory Street and Fairway Drive (Project No. 926-06) (Horizon Professional Landscape, Coachella, 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. I. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C26140 -- Civic Center Well Site Landscape Renovation (Project No. 920-06) (Hort Tech, 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. J. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Parcel Map No. 35155 (Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Applicant). 3 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 22, 2007 Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 07-18, approving Parcel Map No. 35155. K. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Vendor for Safety Footwear for City Employees. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Industrial Boot Company, Santa Ana, California, as the vendor to provide safety footwear for City Employees. L. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Possession and Consumption of Alcohol in Connection with a Reception for Leadership Coachella Valley to be Held at the Palm Desert Visitor Center. Rec: By Minute Motion, permit the possession and serving of alcohol in connection with the subject event to be held March 28, 2007. M. CONSIDERATION of Request for Out-of-State Travel for Representatives of the City Council, Planning Commission, and City Staff to View Residential Projects Developed in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize out-of-state travel for two members of the City Council, up to two members of the Planning Commission, and up to two staff members to view residential development projects in Las Vegas, Nevada. N. ANNUAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REPORT for 2006. Rec: Receive and file. XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER XII. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 07-19 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-88, EXHIBIT "A" - SALARY SCHEDULE, SALARY RANGES, AND ALLOCATED CLASSIFICATIONS, RECLASSIFYING THE PLANNING MANAGER POSITION. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. Action: 4 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 22, 2007 XIII. ORDINANCES For Introduction: For Adoption: XIV. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF THE SALTON SEA AUTHORITY PLAN FOR MULTI-PURPOSE PROJECT TO RESTORE AND REVITALIZE THE SALTON SEA. Rec: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 07-20, providing financial assistance and support to the Salton Sea Authority Plan for Multi-purpose Project. 2) By Minute Motion, appropriate $5,000 from the Unobligated General Fund to the Salton Sea Authority for community outreach programs. Action: B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF DESIGN CONTRACT FOR RENOVATION OF THE MOUNTAIN VIEW GOLF COURSE AT DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT (CONTRACT NO. C26360). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve: 1) The subject contract with Hurdzan- Fry Golf Design, Inc., Columbus, Ohio, in the amount of $50,000 for contract fees plus $10,000 for reimbursable expenses; 2) appropriation of $60,000 from Account No. 241-4195-495-8092 for this purpose. Action: C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE INSTALLATION OF BARRIERS TO PREVENT ACCESS TO FREEDOM PARK DURING NON-USE HOURS. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize staff to proceed with the installation of barriers to prevent entry into Freedom Park ballfields during non- use hours; 2) appropriate $11,000 from Account No. 236-4670-454- 4001 for the purchase of the security items. Action: D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A HOUSING AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND WNRA PALM DESERT 5 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 22, 2007 103, LLC Related to Case Nos. GPA 05-02, C/Z 05-02, PP 05-12, and TT 33837. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve a Housing Agreement in accordance with the conditions of approval of the Emerald Brook, LLC, project by and between the City of Palm Desert and WNRA Palm Desert 103, LLC, substantially as to form; 2) authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents to facilitate the agreement. Action: XV. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT (CONTRACT NO. C00-008A) (Continued from the meetings of January 25, February 8, and February 22, 2007). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve as presented and authorize the Mayor to execute same. Action: B. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR THE WESTFIELD BUS BAY PROJECT (Continued from the meetings of February 8 and February 22, 2007). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award Contract No. C26030A to Contreras Construction Company, Indio, California, in the amount of $283,000 for the street and sidewalk improvements; 2) award Contract No. C26030B to All Purpose Manufacturing, Oceanside, California, in the amount of $125,000 for bus shelter structure; 3) award Contract No. C26030C to Hort Tech, Inc., Bermuda Dunes, California, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for landscaping; 4) approve contingency for the project in the amount of $77,602. Action: XVI. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR COMPLETION OF THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS "CORNISHE AT BIGHORN" (CONTRACT NO. C22170) (Cornishe at Bighorn, Applicant). 6 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 22, 2007 Rec: By Minute Motion, approve an amendment to the subject contract with PCR Services Corporation, Santa Monica, California, in the amount of $27,500 for completion of the "Cornishe at Bighorn" EIR to be paid by the Applicant, and authorize the City Manager to execute said amendment. Action: XVII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO PP/CUP 96-28 AND DA 96-1 TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF 280 (215 CURRENTLY ENTITLED) NEW TIMESHARE UNITS WITH A HEIGHT EXCEPTION FOR A 41-FT. 8-IN. MAXIMUM ROOF HEIGHT, A 38,000 SQUARE FOOT VILLA CLUBHOUSE, AND AMENITIES AT 39-500 PORTOLA AVENUE, ALSO KNOWN AS A PORTION OF LOT 9 OF TRACT 28451 WITHIN DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT Case Nos. DA 06-03, PP/CUP 06-17, and TT 35426 (Starwood / WVC Rancho Mirage, Inc., Applicants). Rec: Waive further reading and: 1) Pass Ordinance No. 1135 to second reading, approving Development Agreement 06-03; 2) adopt Resolution No. 07-21, approving Precise Plan/Conditional Use Permit 06-17 and Tentative Tract 35426. Action: XVIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER B. CITY ATTORNEY C. CITY CLERK D. PUBLIC SAFETY o Fire Department o Police Department 7 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 22, 2007 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 FUTURE MEETINGS: March 27, 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 April 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 April 10, 2007 12:00 p.m. Architectural Review Commission Community Services Conference Room April 11, 2007 3:30 p.m. Housing Commission North Wing Conference Room 3:30 p.m. Public Safety Commission Administrative Conference Room April 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 16th day of March, 2007. Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk 8