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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA 14 FEB 2008 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 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 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 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2008 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. INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS FOR DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT DR. SHARON MCGEHEE. Action: B. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE DANIEL BARNES FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND ITS PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION. Action: C. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE CHIEF DEPUTY STEVE THETFORD FOR HIS DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT. Action: D. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE CITY OF PALM DESERT/PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY EMPLOYEES FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE - JANUARY 2008. Action: 2 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2008 E. APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS VACANCIES ON THE CITY'S STANDING COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS. Rec: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 08-09, increasing membership on the Palm Desert Marketing Committee to no more than nine (9) members. 2) By Minute Motion, appoint the following applicants to the respective Committees and Commissions, as indicated: a) Don Graybill from Alternate to regular appointment on the Historic Preservation Committee to fill the unexpired term of Bonnie Bowie (12/31/08). b) Donna Ahrens Lewis to the Housing Commission to fill the unexpired term of Lawrence Saindon (12/31/10). c) Marilyn Hahn to the Library Promotion Committee to fill the unexpired term of Jim Ron (12/31/08). d) Brent Wise to fill the unexpired term of Norine Bowen (12/31/10) and Jim Zeltner for a four-year term (12/31/11) on the Marketing Committee. e) Debra Hall to the Parks & Recreation Commission to fill the unexpired term of David Garcia (12/31/08). 3) By Minute Motion, recommend Rolf Hoehn as the City of Palm Desert's representative on the Palm Springs International Airport Commission to be appointed by the Palm Springs City Council to fill the unexpired term of William Bizzell (06/30/09). Action: F. APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE EL PASEO BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. Rec: By Minute Motion, appoint Susan Stauber to the Board of Directors for the El Paseo Business Improvement District. Action: G. APPOINTMENT TO THE PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE Rec: By Minute Motion, appoint Antonio Gutierrez to the Palm Desert Youth Committee to fill the current vacancy - term expiration December 31, 2008. 3 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2008 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 January 24, 2008. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 168, 169, 174, and 178. Rec: Approve as presented. C. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Omri Go Med., 73-675 Highway 111, Palm Desert. Rec: Receive and file. D. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Grill A Burger, 73-091 Country Club Drive, #A2, Palm Desert. Rec: Receive and file. E. CITY COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES. 1) Historic Preservation Committee Meeting of October 30, 2007 2) Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting of November 20, 2007, December 4, 2007, and December 18, 2007. Rec: Receive and file. F. REQUEST FOR DECLARATION of Surplus Property and Authorization for Appropriate Disposal (Two City-owned aged BMW Police Motorcycles). Rec: By Minute Motion, declare items listed on the accompanying staff report (Exhibit "A") as surplus property and authorize its disposal. 4 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2008 G. REQUEST FOR DECLARATION of Surplus Property and Authorization for Appropriate Disposal (Video Boxes, Microphone, and Camera). Rec: By Minute Motion, declare items listed on the accompanying staff report (Exhibit "A") as surplus property and authorize its disposal. H. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of the City Manager's Approval of Out-of- State Travel for Capital Improvement Program Technician. Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the City Manager's authorization for the Capital Improvement Technician to travel outside the state to attend the "Public Works Project Management Bootcamp" training in Mesa, Arizona, February 7-8, 2008. Funds are available in Account No. 110-4300-413-3120. I. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Maintenance Agreement with Amtech Elevator Services for the Elevator at the Maintenance Services Facility (Contract No. C27260). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Maintenance Agreement in the amount of $2,640 per year with Amtech Elevator Services, Anaheim, California, for the elevator at the Maintenance Services Facility and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Funds are available in Account No. 110-4330-413-3310. J. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C26030B for Design, Manufacturing, and Installation of Bus Shelters at Westfield (All Purpose Manufacturing, Inc., Oceanside, 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. K. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Parcel Map No. 35741 (The Evans Company, Applicant). 5 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2008 Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 08-10, approving the map of Parcel Map No. 35741. L. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION for the Director of Public Works 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 to the State Department of Finance for Proposition 1B Funds in the amount of $800,277 for a Pavement Rehabilitation Project on Country Club Drive. M. REPORT ON HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Rec: Receive and file. Action: XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER XII. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTON NO. 08-11 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 BUDGET AS A RESULT OF MID-YEAR ADJUSTMENTS. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. Action: XIII. ORDINANCES For Introduction: None For Adoption: A. ORDINANCE NO. 1151 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT TO ESTABLISH A LOCAL DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION FEE FOR FUNDING THE PRESERVATION OF NATURAL ECOSYSTEM IN ACCCORDANCE 6 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2008 WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (CVMSHCP). Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. Action: XIV. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF UPDATE OF TITLE 25 (ZONING) OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT THE 2004 UPDATE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT GENERAL PLAN. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Reaffirm the Land Use Element of the General Plan as approved in the 2004 update; 2) appropriate $150,000 to the 2007/08 Department of Community Development Professional Services budget for the update of the Zoning Ordinance; 3) authorize staff to select and recommend a specialized consulting firm to assist with the revision of the Zoning Ordinance to comport with the General Plan, such consideration to be brought back before City Council for final approval. Action: B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT CITY OF PALM DESERT PARKVIEW OFFICE COMPLEX (CONTRACT NO. C22164). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the extension of subject contract with D.W. Nicholson, LLC dba Desert Building Services, Rancho Mirage, California, in an amount not to exceed $73,020 for janitorial services for the City of Palm Desert Parkview Office Complex for one additional year. Funds are available in Account No. 510-4195- 495-3676. Action: C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO PURCHASE OFFICE FURNISHINGS FOR THE HENDERSON COMMUNITY BUILDING (CONTRACT NO. C27270). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the purchase of office furnishings from Total Plan Business Interiors, Riverside, California, in an amount not to exceed $52,000; 2) appropriate $52,000 from the City's unobligated funds to Account No. 400-4367-433-4001. 7 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2008 Action: D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ACTIONS RELATED TO CONTRACT NO. C24080B WITH SUNSHINE TRANSIT AUTHORITY FOR ROUTES 51 A & B (RED AND BLUE), THE SHOPPER HOPPER ROUTES. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute subject contract with SunLine Transit Authority, Thousand Palms, California, from January 6, 2008 through June 30, 2008, in an amount not to exceed $199,000 for vehicle operation, preventative maintenance, fuel, incidental repairs to the vehicles, and rental costs for replacement vehicles; 2) direct staff to develop a report on the program and make recommendations during the budget review session for the program's future. Funds are available from the General Fund Account No. 110-4416-414-3681. Action: XV. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR THE ENTRYWAY TO DESERT WILLOW FROM PORTOLA AND APPROVAL OF MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND LANDSCAPING (WVC Rancho Mirage, Inc., Applicant) (Continued from the meeting of January 10, 2008). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the Grant of Easement to WVC Rancho Mirage, Inc., for the entryway to Desert Willow from Portola Avenue; 2) approve the Maintenance Agreement for the landscaping. Action: B. RESOLUTION NO. 08-2 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 99-65 AND ADOPTING REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE RETIREE SERVICE STIPEND PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL (Continued from the meeting of January 24, 2008). 8 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2008 Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 08-2, rescinding Resolution No. 99-65, and establishing revised guidelines for the Retiree Service Stipend Program. Action: XVI. OLD BUSINESS None XVII. PUBLIC HEARINGS None XVIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER B. CITY ATTORNEY C. CITY CLERK 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 FUTURE MEETINGS: February 18, 2008 3:00 p.m. Citizens Advisory Cmte-Proj. Area #4 - CANCELED - Holiday 9 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2008 February 19, 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 February 20, 2008 9:00 a.m. Art in Public Places Commission Visitor Info. Ctr. -72567 Hwy 111 11:30 a.m. Landscape Beautification Committee Public Works Conference Room 3:00 p.m. Library Promotion Committee Administrative Conference Room February 26, 2008 10:00 a.m. Audit, Investment & Finance Cmte. North Wing Conference Room 10:00 a.m. Historic Preservation Committee - CANCELED - 12:00 p.m. Architectural Review Commission Community Services Conference Room February 28, 2008 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 February, 2008. __________________________ Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk 10