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.
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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).
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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:
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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
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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).
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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
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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
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