HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA 11 DEC 2008
POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008
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: Lease Property - Parkview Professional Office Complex -
73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 108, Palm Desert.
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Paul S. Gibson/City of Palm Desert
Property Owner: City of Palm Desert
Other Parties: Senate Rules Committee of California
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
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2) Property: Lease Property - Parkview Professional Office Complex -
73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 116, Palm Desert.
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Paul S. Gibson/City of Palm Desert
Property Owner: City of Palm Desert
Other Parties: Assembly Committee on Rules, State of California
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
a) Indian Springs, LTD., v. City of Palm Desert, et al, Riverside County
Superior Court, Case No. INC053903
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.
A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION.
Action:
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Councilman Richard S. Kelly
VII. INVOCATION – Mayor Jean M. Benson
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – B
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 2008
Reports and documents relating to each of the following items listed on the
agenda, including those received following posting/distribution, are on file in the
Office of the City Clerk and are available for public inspection during normal
business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., 73510 Fred Waring Drive,
Palm Desert, CA 92260, (760) 346-0611.
IX. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
None
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 Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting of November 20,
2008.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 118, 119, 123, and 124.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Cactus Jacks
Bar & Grill, 74-450 Palm Desert Drive, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
D. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Chipotle
Mexican Grill, Fred Waring Drive & Highway 111 SWC, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
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E. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Omri Go
Med, 73-675 Highway 111, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
F. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Saini
Brothers Inc., 73-980 Highway 111, Palm Desert
Rec: Receive and file.
G. CITY COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
1. Cultural Resources Preservation Committee Meeting of March 25,
2008.
2. Landscape Beautification Committee Meeting of September 17, 2008.
3. Marketing Committee Meeting of October 21, 2008.
4. Public Safety Committee Meetings of September 10 and October 9,
2008.
Rec: Receive and file.
H. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of the City Manager's Authorization for
Additional Work on Portola Avenue Related to Contract No. C28040, 2008
Citywide Slurry Seal Program (Project No. 751-08).
Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the City Manager's authorization for
additional work related to the subject contract with American
Asphalt South, Inc., Fontana, California, in an amount not to
exceed $33,054.60 - funds are available in Account No. 110-4311-
433-3320.
I. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Submit an Application for
ProposItion 1B Funds for a Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Director of Public Works to submit
an application for Proposition 1B Funds in the amount of
$739,630.24 for a Pavement Rehabilitation Project on Fred Waring
Drive in response to a call for projects by the State Department of
Finance.
J. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Release Maintenance Security for
Parcel Map No. 33855 (Focus Palm Desert, LLC, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to release maintenance
security for Parcel Map No. 33855.
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REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 2008
K. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Release Performance Bond for
Tract Map No. 31363 (Lomas de Arena, L.P., Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to release Performance
Bond for Tract No. 31363.
L. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF BID for the Joe Mann Dog Park Fence
Replacement (Contract No. C28350).
Rec: By Minute Motion, award subject contract to JD Landscaping, Indio,
California, in an amount not to exceed $34,670. Funds are
available for this project in Park Funds Account No. 233-4618-454-
4001 ($25,000), and Account No. 233-4674-454-4001 ($9,670).
M. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Refund of Building Permit Fees for 42-480
Iowa Street, Palm Desert (Ellen Lane Myers, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve refund of Building Permit Fees in the
amount of $208.00 for Building Permit No. 08-00045010 for project
located at 42-480 Iowa Street, Palm Desert, in accordance with
Title 15.24.160 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. Funds are
available in Account No. 110-0000-322-1100.
N. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL to Permit the Sale, Possession and
Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages on City Owned Property in
Conjunction with the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce Mixer/Opening
Scheduled to be Held January 21, 2009.
Rec: By Minute Motion, permit the sale, possession and consumption of
alcoholic beverages on City owned property in conjunction with a
special event, the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce
Mixer/Opening scheduled to be held January 21, 2009.
O. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL for Reduction of Bond Amounts for Tract No.
31490-1 (Ponderosa Homes II, Inc., Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, reduce the bond amounts for Ponderosa Homes
II, Inc., Tract No. 31490-1 from $3,414.437 to 2,457,101 for Faithful
Performance and $1,707,218.50 to $1,228,551 for Labor and
Materials.
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P. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No.
C28060 for Supplemental Professional Services for the Palm Desert
Community/Aquatic Center Project.
Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the City Manager's approval to approve
and execute Amendment No. 1 for supplemental professional
services with gkkworks, Irvine, California, in an amount not to
exceed $14,150. Funds are available in the Parks and Recreation
Facilities Fund Account No. 233-4602-454-4001.
Q. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION of City Manager to Execute the Net
Metering and Interconnection Agreement No. NM6707.1 with Southern
California Edison for the Henderson Community Building Photovoltaic
System (Contract No. C28360).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with Southern California Edison for the Net Metering
and Interconnection of the photovoltaic system at the Henderson
Community Building.
R. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT for Washington Street at
Eastbound I-10 On-Ramp Embankment Repairs (Contract No. C28370)
(Project No. 958-08).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award the subject contract to Carter
Engineering, Inc., Imperial, California, in the amount of $26,350; 2)
approve a 10% contingency of $2,635; 3) authorize the Mayor to
execute the agreement - funds are available in Account No. 110-
4614-453-3370.
S. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL to Expend Cal COPS Grant Funds
(Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund - SLESF) to Purchase
Equipment for Fiscal Year 2008/2009.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the expenditure of FY 2008/09 Cal
COPS Grant Funds in the amount of $2,565.45 for the purchase of
various items to be used by Officer Steve Rivera and Canine Van
Snapp. No appropriation is needed or requested.
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POSTED AGENDA
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T. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL to Expend Cal COPS Grant Funds
(Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund - SLESF) to Purchase
Five Fujitsu SCANSNAP F510 Instant PDF Sheet Feed Scanners - Fiscal
Year 2008/2009.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the expenditure of FY 2008/09 Cal
COPS Grant Funds combined with J.A.G. Grant Funds to purchase
five Fujitsu SCANSNAP F510 Instant PDF Sheet Feed Scanners in
the amount of $2,482.78. Funds are available in the above listed
accounts, and no appropriation is needed or requested.
U. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL to Expend Cal COPS Grant Funds
(Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund - SLESF) to Purchase
One Pro-Laser III Lidar - Fiscal Year 2008/2009.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the expenditure of FY 2008/09 Cal
COPS Grant Funds to purchase one Pro-Laser III Lidar in the
amount of $3,153.75. No appropriation is needed or requested.
V. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the 2009 Master Consultants List (Joint
Consideration With the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency and the
Palm Desert Housing Authority).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the 2009 Master Consultants' List
appended to the accompanying staff report; 2) authorize staff to
negotiate agreements and contract amendments with qualified
consultants listed therein, and City Manager/Executive Director to
execute same; and 3) approve the proceedings for selection and
award of contracts as set forth in this report authorized by Section
3.32.090 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
W. INFORMATIONAL REPORT on Media Placements and Public Relations
Activities Provided by Nancy J. Friedman Public Relations.
Rec: Receive and file.
X. REPORT - Sustainability Plan Update report dated December 11, 2008.
Rec: Receive and file.
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POSTED AGENDA
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XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
XII. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 08-105 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
FINANCE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH AN ACCOUNT FOR
COLLECTION OF FEES REQUIRED BY SB 1473.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
B. RESOLUTION NO. 08-106 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
ADOPTING AN AMENDED, APPENDIX TO THE CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF
1974.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
XIII. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 1177 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 573, INCREASEING THE NOTICE OF APPEAL PERIOD FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) FROM 15
DAYS TO 90 DAYS FROM IMPOSITION OF THE FEE.
Rec: Waive further reading and pass to second reading.
Action:
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For Adoption:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 1170 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
B. ORDINANCE NO. 1172 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
C. ORDINANCE NO. 1174 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS
OF PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10.76, RELATED TO
GOLF CARTS.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
D. ORDINANCE NO. 1175 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17
OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING TITLE 17
RELATIVE TO PROCEDURES FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
BONDS IN CONNECTION WITH CHAPTER 29 OF PART 3 OF DIVISION
7 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS & HIGHWAYS CODE.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
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E. ORDINANCE NO. 1176 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT, REMOVING SECTION 25.15.130 OF THE PALM
DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE, OPTIONAL PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
PROCEDURE, IN ITS ENTIRETY FROM THE HILLSIDE PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL ZONE Case No. ZOA 08-392 (City of Palm Desert,
Applicant).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
XIV. NEW BUSINESS
A. DECLARATION OF THE RESULT OF THE 2008 PALM DESERT
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, CONDUCTED IN THE CITY ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 08-107, reciting the
fact of the General Municipal Election held on Tuesday, November
4, 2008, declaring the results and such other matters as provided
by law.
Action:
B. INSTALLATION OF NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEMBERS AND
ANNUAL MAYORAL ROTATION.
Rec:
1) City Clerk administers the Oath of Office to Newly Elected
Councilmembers and presents each with Certificate of Election.
2) Seating and Comments from Newly Elected Councilmembers.
3) Comments from Outgoing Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tempore.
4) Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tempore.
5) Comments from the Newly Appointed Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tempore.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
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C. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES RELATED TO NOISE CONTROL,
REINSTATING/AMENDING CHAPTER 9.24 AS THEY RELATE TO
COMMERCIAL LOT SWEEPING.
Rec: Waive further reading and: 1) Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1178,
Reinstating Chapter 9.24.065 (Parking Lot Sweepers) to Chapter
9.24 (Noise Control); 2) pass Ordinance No. 1179 to second
reading, Reinstating Section 9.24.065 (Parking Lot Sweepers) to
Chapter 9.24 Noise Control).
Action:
D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR
FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF RETENTION BASIN FENCING
(CONTRACT NO. C28050, PROJECT NO. 627F-08).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award subject contract to J M Justus Fence
Company, Temecula, California, for the Fabrication and Installation
of Retention Basin Fencing (Project No. 627F-08), in an amount not
to exceed $106,080.00; 2) approve a 10% contingency in the
amount of $10,608; 3) authorize the Mayor to execute the subject
agreement - funds are available in the Section 29 Project Account
No. 469-4350-433-4001.
Action:
E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE REALLOCATION OF
CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY (CMAQ) GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE FRED WARING-MONTEREY AVENUE TURN
POCKET PROJECT TO THE MID-VALLEY BIKEPATH PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT THE REQUEST TO THE COACHELLA
VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (CVAG).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the reallocation of $1,100,000 of CMAQ
Grant Funds for the Fred Waring Drive-Monterey Avenue Turn
Pocket Project to the Mid-Valley Bikepath Project, and authorize
staff to submit this request to the Coachella Valley Association of
Governments.
Action:
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F. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE DESIGN PROPOSAL
"FAMILY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY" BY DR. PAUL FLANAGAN
FOR THE VINEYARDS AT PALM DESERT DEVELOPMENT.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Dr. Paul Flanagan's design as the
public art component for the Vineyards at Palm Desert
Development located at 36-700 College Street, Palm Desert,
California; 2) approve future reimbursement in the amount of
$74,152.26 as part of the Art in Public Places Art Component Fee
for this project - funds are available in Account No. 436-0000-312-
2700.
Action:
G. REQUEST FOR STAFF DIRECTION OR COURSE OF ACTION
REGARDING THE UNAUTHORIZED APPLICATION OF ARTISTIC
TREATMENTS TO TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINET.
Rec: Direct staff to the appropriate course of action regarding the
application of a painted artistic treatment to a traffic signal cabinet.
Action:
XV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO SUBMIT FIRST
DRAFT OF THE GENERAL PLAN 2008 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT. (Continued from the meetings of June 26, July 10, and
August 28, 2008).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize staff to submit the first draft of the
General Plan 2008 Housing Element Update to the State
Department of Housing and Community Development.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
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B. RESOLUTION NO. 08-101 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ITS
RESOLUTION NOS. 07-72 AND 02-8, ADOPTING TRAVEL EXPENSE
GUIDELINES FOR CITY REPRESENTATIVES, OFFICIALS, AND
EMPLOYEES (Continued from the meeting of November 20, 2008).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
C. ORDINANCE NO. 1173 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SPECIFIED
CHAPTERS OF THE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ADOPT THE 2007
EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA CODES AND RELATED MODEL
CODES WITH SELECTED APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS
THERETO, AND MODIFYING SECTION 8.70.010 AND 8.70.040 OF THE
CODE, RELATING TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE (Continued from the
meeting of November 20, 2008).
Rec: Waive further reading and pass to second reading.
Action:
D. REQUEST FOR CONFIRMATION THAT NO CHANGES IN THE PALM
DESERT SPHERES OF INFLUENCE ARE ANTICIPATED WITHIN THE
NEXT FIVE YEARS (Continued from the meeting of November 20, 2008).
Rec: By Minute Motion, confirm that no changes in the Palm Desert
Spheres of Influence are anticipated within the next five years so
that this information can be provided to the Local Agency Formation
Commission(LAFCO).
Action:
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E. REQUEST OF AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO NEGOTIATE WITH
WELLS FARGO BANK REGARDING ITS PROPOSAL TO ASSIST THE
CITY WITH STRUCTURING A VARIABLE RATE BOND ISSUE TO
PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE CITY'S ENERGY INDEPENDENCE
PROGRAM (Continued from the meetings of November 20, and
November 24, 2008).
Rec: By Minute Motion, accept the recommendation of the Audit,
Investment & Finance Committee to:
1) Work with the two proposals obtained from Wells Fargo Bank
and Renewable Funding;
2) If the results are not satisfactory to program needs, issue a
Request For Proposal (RFP) to obtain additional respondents; and
3) Suspend committing additional funds to projects when staff is
uncertain how it will be covered.
Action:
XVI. OLD BUSINESS
A. UPDATE ON THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND PALM DESERT HOUSING
AUTHORITY STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES (JOINT CONSIDERATION
WITH THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE
PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY).
Rec: By Minute Motion, receive and file the Update on the City of Palm
Desert, Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Palm Desert
Housing Authority Strategic Objectives.
Action:
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B. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE HONORARIUMS FOR
ARTISTS PHILLIP SMITH AND GREG REICHE FOR THE "EMBRACING
THE DESERT LIGHT" PROJECT.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve honorariums in the amount of $2,000 to
each artist. Funds are available in Account No. 436-4650-454-
3010.
Action:
C. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE MICHELLE
O'MICHAEL'S SCULPTURE TITLED "MOON RIVER" AS A
REPLACEMENT ARTWORK FOR THE 2009/2010 EL PASEO
INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Michelle O'Michael's sculpture
"Moon River" as a replacement artwork for the 2009/2010 El Paseo
Invitational Exhibition; 2) approve an honorarium in the amount of
$2,575. Funds are available in Account No. 436-4650-454-4002.
Action:
D. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT
OF ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FEES FOR THE ART COMPONENT FOR
THE DESERT GATEWAY PROJECT (RJ Ventures, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the reimbursement of $106,100 for
AIPP fees for the art component for the Desert Gateway project
located at 34-940 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert. Funds are
available in Account No. 436-0000-312-2700.
Action:
E. PRESENTATION OF WRAP-UP AND PRELIMINARY FIGURES FOR
THE 2008 ART OF FOOD & WINE EVENT.
Rec: By Minute Motion, receive and file.
Action:
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XVII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. REQUEST TO COMMENCE WITH THE FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CYCLE
PROCESS AND TO OPEN THE FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010
APPLICATION PROCESS.
Rec: Staff request that City Council take the following actions: 1) Open
the 30-day Public Comment Period on the Development of the
Community Development Block Grant One-Year Action Plan for FY
2009/2010; and 2) Open the Community Development Block Grant
Application process for FY 2009/2010.
Action:
B. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION DENYING REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FOR AN EXCEPTION
TO PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 25.68, SIGNS, TO
PERMIT A THIRD MONUMENT SIGN IN THE UNIVERSITY VILLAGE
CENTER, WHICH CURRENTLY HAS THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF
MONUMENT SIGNS THE CODE ALLOWS, FOR CARL'S JR. LOCATED
AT 36-879 COOK STREET Case No. VAR 08-304 (National Sign and
Marketing/Edward C. Blend, Applicant/Appellant).
Rec: By Minute Motion waive further reading and adopt Resolution No.
08-108, reaffirming the action of the Planning Commission to deny
Case No. VAR 08-304.
Action:
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XVIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
B. CITY ATTORNEY
C. CITY CLERK
A. Reminder: Study Session regarding the Westfield Expansion Project,
Thursday, January 8, 2009, 2:00 p.m., Administrative Conference Room.
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:
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XIX. ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE MEETINGS:
December 15, 2008 3:00 p.m. Citizens’ Advisory Committee-Proj
Area #4
Administrative Conference Room
December 16, 2008 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
December 17, 2008 9:00 a.m. Art in Public Places Commission
Visitor Center-72567 Highway 111
11:30 a.m. Landscape Beautification Committee
Public Works Conference Room
3:00 p.m. Library Promotion Committee
Administrative Conference Room
December 23, 2008 10:00 a.m. Audit, Investment & Finance
Committee
North Wing Conference Room
12:00 p.m. Architectural Review Commission
Community Services Conference
Room
December 25, 2008 3:00 p.m. Regular City Council/RDA Meetings
-CANCELED –
HOLIDAY__________
December 30, 2008 10:00 a.m. Cultural Resources Preservation Cmte.
Administrative Conference Room
January 5, 2009 6:00 p.m. Youth Committee
Administrative Conference Room
January 6, 2009 8:30 a.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
Administrative Conference Room
6:00 p.m. Planning Commission
Civic Center Council Chamber
January 8, 2009 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
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not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 5 day of December, 2008.
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Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk
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