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REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2007
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Mayor Kelly convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Excused Absence:
Mayor Pro Tem Jean M. Benson Councilmember Cindy Finerty
Councilman Jim Ferguson
Councilman Robert A. Spiegel
Mayor Richard S. Kelly
Also Present:
Carlos L. Ortega, City Manager/RDA Executive Director
Jeffrey S. Ballinger, Assistant City Attorney
Sheila R. Gilligan, ACM for Community Services
Homer Croy, ACM for Development Services
Justin McCarthy, ACM for Redevelopment
Stephen Y. Aryan, Assistant to the City Manager
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk
Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety
Bo Chen, City Engineer
Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development
Patrick Conlon, Director of the Office of Energy Management
Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Janet M. Moore, Director of Housing
Doug Van Gelder, Director of Information Systems
Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
John Rios, Battalion Chief, Palm Dese�t Fire/Riverside Co. Fire/Cal Fire
Frank Taylor, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A (CLOSED SESSION ITEMS)
None
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IV. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
1) Property: Lease Prope�ty - Parkview Professional Office Complex-
73710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite No. 102, Palm Desert, CA
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Paul S. Gibson/City of Palm Desert
Property Owner: City of Palm Desert
Other Parties: State of California, Department of Rehabilitation
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
2) Property: APN 628-130-008
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Ryan Stendell/City of Palm Desert
Property Owner: David Nelson
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
3) Property: APN 628-130-011
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. O�tega/Ryan Stendell/City of Palm Desert
Property Owner: City of Palm Desert
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
iv. Property: APNs 637-042-001; 637-051-001; 637-051-002; 637-061-001
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Justin McCarthy/Janet Moore/City of Palm Desert/
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Palm Desert Spe, LLC
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b):
Number of potential cases: 2
Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6:
Negotiating Party: Carlos L. Ortega/City of Palm Dese►t
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Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Ferguson, and 4-0 vote of the City Council,
with Finerty ABSENT, Mayor Kelly adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 3:03 p.m.
He reconvened the meeting at 4:06 p.m.
V. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION.
None
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Councilman Jim Ferguson
VII. INVOCATION - Mayor Pro Tem Jean M. Benson
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B
MR. JACOB RUBEN stated he was 13 years old and an honor student attending Palm
Desert Middle School. He said he was Jewish and a life-long Palm Desert resident who
was addressing the Council on the issue of Christmas decorations. He said Christmas
decorations were appearing all over the Valley including Palm Desert City Hall. He said
City Hall was a symbol of the City, and Palm Desert residents were not all solely Christian.
He felt symbols of all religions should be equally represented during this time of the year,
or an alternative could be that none be represented. He would be in favor of a solution
which represented everyone. He hoped the Council would consider this issue.
IX. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
A. REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
1) SELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE
Councilman Spiegel nominated Jean M. Benson for the office of Mayor. The
nomination was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 3-0-1 vote, with Benson
ABSTAINING and Finerty ABSENT
Councilman Ferguson nominated Robert A. Spiegel for the office of Mayor
Pro-Tempore. The nomination was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 3-0-1 vote, with
Spiegel ABSTAINING and Finerty ABSENT
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a) Comments by Outgoing Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tempore.
Councilman Kelly expressed his appreciation to everyone for allowing
him to serve Palm Desert residents as Mayor in 2007. He said he had
a busy year filled with many great experiences,which included having
dinner with Willie Mays, the yearly Essay Contest, spending a day
with Lorena Ochoa, the dedication of Portola Bridge, and the
dedication of Freedom Park that included the presentation of the
Freedom Park Sculpture. He reiterated he had a wonderful year and
thanked all the citizens of Palm Desert, staff, and colleagues.
b) Comments by Newly Selected Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tempore.
Mayor Benson thanked Councilman Kelly for the way he represented
the City as Mayor this past year. She said he attended every event
from early in the morning to late at night, and he did an admiral job.
She noted it was a historic evening as there were now five lady
Mayor's in the Coachella Valley, and theywere all in attendance. She
introduced Mayor Kathy De Rosa, City of Cathedral City; Mayor Mary
Roche, City of Indian Wells; Mayor Lupe Ramos Watson, City of
Indio; and Mayor Yvonne Parks, City of Desert Hot Springs. Mayor
Benson stated she was the first woman Mayor in the Coachella Valley
in 1988, and it was as much a thrill for the fifth time as it was for the
first time. She said Palm Desert was a great City to represent and it
had good working relationships with its neighboring cities, which she
knew would continue.
Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel stated Councilman Kelly did an admiral job
as Mayor last year, but there was still a lot to accomplish. He said the
Council supported its Fire and Police personnel to every degree, and
they will continue to do so. He said the Council will work with
Westfield to get the long awaited Nordstrom's underway, it will
continue with its Facade Enhancement Program to upgrade the
appearance on EI Paseo and Highway 111, it will continue to make
the merchants happy by working on the streets and sidewalks, and
although Palm Desert already had a major hotel out by Desert Willow,
the City was in need of another to be able to compete with its
neighboring cities. He said the citizens of Palm Desert were great
and believed they were happy with the Council's accomplishments in
past years. He introduced former Councilmember Buford Crites who
also contributed to the City's success. He said there's been changes
on the Council, but the direction of the City had always been the same
and hoped it will continue.
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Mayor Benson introduced Patty Newman from the Blood Bank and
reminded everyone that donations were always needed especially at
this critical time of the year.
B. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 13, 2007, AS "BEN ROSENBLUM DAY" IN THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Benson presented the proclamation to
Ben Rosenblum. Ben won the First Coachella Valley Grammar Bee. It was
noted that Ben is Risk Manager Gary Rosenblum's son. Mayor Benson said
it was always a pleasure to honor youth who excelled in the community.
C. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE CITY OF PALM DESERT/PALM
DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY EMPLOYEES FOR EXCEPTIONAL
SERVICE - OCTOBER 2007.
On behalf of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency, Mayor/Chairman
Benson and Mr. Ortega honored the following employees with a printed
certificate and a $100 gift certificate for their service above and beyond the
call of duty; Ann Avery; Robert Becerra, Alfredo Contreras, Sergio Rosas,
Jessica Gonzales, Mark Greenwood, and Sam Szymanski.
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 November 8, and
November 22, 2007.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 115, 119, 121, 122, 126, 127, 130, and 131.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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C. CITY'S/AGENCY'S COMPLIANCEANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORT
for September 2007 and October 2007(Joint Consideration with the Palm
Desert Redevelopment Agency).
Rec: Receive and file.
D. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Le Basil
Restaurant, 72-695 Highway 111, #A10, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
E. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by French Corner
Cafe, 72-423 Highway 111, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
F. CITY COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
A. Library Promotion Committee Meeting of February 21, 2007.
B. Marketing Committee Meeting of October 16, 2007.
C. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting of October 16, 2007.
D. Public Safety Commission Meeting of September 12, 2007.
E. Youth Committee Meeting of October 2, 2007.
Rec: Receive and file.
G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C23830
- Landscape Design of the Fred Waring Drive Widening from Deep Canyon
Road to Washington Street (Project No. 953-05).
Rec` By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize transfer of $8,250 from contingency
to base for the subject contract; 2)approve Change Order No. 1 in the
amount of $18,500 to the subject contract with RGA Landscape
Architects, Inc., Palm Desert, California, and authorize the Mayor to
execute same.
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H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Amendment of Contract No. C24870 and
Purchase Order No.013067-Ceiling Improvements to Floor Installation from
Grant Fund 228 for prope�ty located at 44-911 Cab�illo Avenue and known
as the Palm Desert Early Childhood Education (ECE) Center.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Amendment of Contract No. C24870 and
Purchase Order No. 013067 with Desert Sands Unified School District
to change a previously approved contract exhibit and purchase order
line item in the amount of $26,277 to be implemented by the Desert
Sands Unified School District. No appropriation of funds is
necessary.
I. REQUEST FORAPPROVAL of Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C22600
- Citywide Tree Inventory (Project No. 762-07).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1)Authorize Change Order No. 1 in the amount of
$12,540 to the subject contract with Davey Resource Group, Santa
Margarita, California; 2) authorize the transfer of $3,344 from
contingency to base for the contract; 3) establish a new contingency
of$4,180 and approve the transfer of this contingency to base on an
as-needed basis; 4) authorize the Mayor to execute Change Order
No. 1. Funds are available in accounts 110-4614-453-3370 and in
Assessment District Fund 200.
J. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Release Improvement Security for
Parcel Map 33736 (Palm Desert Associates, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to release the subject
improvement security.
K. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Release Improvement Security for
Parcel Map 33855 (Focus Palm Desert, LLC, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to release the subject
improvement security.
L. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Release Improvement Security for
Tract Map 34597 (Serenity of Palm Desert, LLC, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to release the subject
improvement security.
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M. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Approve Funds for Purchase of Gas
and Diesel Fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve funds in an amount not to exceed $50,000
for purchase of gasoline and Diesel fuels from SoCo Group, Carlsbad,
California, and Kenny Strickland, Coachella, California, for the
remainder of the 2007-2008 fiscal year.
N. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C26800 for
Construction on the Freedom Park Community Garden Project.
Rec: By Minute Motion, accept the work as complete and authorize the City
Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the subject project.
O. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL to Reject Bids and Advertise for Floor Tile in
the Entry and Walkways at the Parkview Office Complex.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Reject all bids received at the November 26,
2007 bid opening; 2) authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids for
the replacement of the floor tile in the entry and walkways at the
Parkview Office Complex.
P. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the 2008 Master Consultants List (Joint
Consideration with the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency and the
Palm Desert Housing Authority).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the 2008 Master Consultants List of
Qualified Professional Services Consultants for services valued less
than$25,000; 2)authorize staff to negotiate agreements and contract
amendments with qualified consultants listed therein, and City
Manager/Executive Director to execute same; 3) approve the
proceedings for selection and award of contracts as set forth in the
staff report as authorized by Section 3.32.090 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code.
Q. REQUEST FOR DECLARATION of Surplus Property and Authorization for
Appropriate Disposal (Computer Hardware and Miscellaneous Electronic
Equipment).
Rec: By Minute Motion, declare items listed on the accompanying staff
report (Exhibit "A") as surplus property and authorize its disposal.
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R. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FEES for the Palm Desert Senior Softball
League.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the Palm Desert Senior Softball League
request for field usage and waive field preparation fees.
S. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Out-of-State Travel for Traffic Signal
Technician/Public Works Department to the International Municipal Signal
Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Inspection Certification Program.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject out-of-state travel for the
Traffic Signal Technician/Public Works Department to attend and
participate in the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA)
Traffic Signal Inspection Certification Program, scheduled to be held
January 14-15, 2008, in Las Vegas, Nevada —funds are availabie in
Account No. 110-4300-413-3120.
Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Ferguson and 4-0 vote of the City Council,with
Finerty ABSENT, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
XII. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 07-76 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE MAP OF
PARCEL MAP NO. 34807 (Pacific Pointe Partners, Inc., Applicant).
Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution
No. 07-76. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Finerty
ABSENT.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 07-77 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE MAP OF
PARCEL MAP NO. 35333 (Boureston Development, Applicant).
Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution
No. 07-77. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Finerty
ABSENT.
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C. RESOLUTION NO. 07-78 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, PLEDGING TO ENACT
POLICIES AND PROGRAMS TO REDUCE HARMFUL GLOBAL
EMISSIONS.
Councilman Ferguson moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution
No. 07-78.
Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel questioned how the City was suppose to find out
how much green house gases the City had in 1990.
Mr. Conlon responded the City had consultants that will go through that
exercise with staff, but he didn't know exactly what methodology will be used
to obtain the estimate. The City will advertise for Request for Proposal
(RFP) to accomplish the task. Upon further question, he said this was
something the City was required to do.
Motion was seconded by Spiegel and it carried by a 4-0 vote, with Finerty ABSENT.
XIII. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
None
For Adoption:
None
XIV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES
AND THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, EXTENDING MOU FIVE YEARS -
JULY 1, 2007 TO JUNE 30, 2012 (CONTRACT NO. C24201).
Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel asked if Animal Control providing time to the City's
dog parks and if they had any responsibility for what went on .
Code Compliance Manager Hart Ponder responded any time Animal Control
was needed, staff had direct communication with the assigned officer.
Direction had been given to the assigned officer to patrol certain areas, but
could be called to other areas of the different parks throughout the City.
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Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel said the City had three parks now, in addition to
dogs still running around without a leash at Homme Adams Park.
Mr. Ponder responded staff implemented a program in the past couple of
weeks, where if Animal Control was not available, the City's code
enforcement officers were dispatched to take care of the matter because
they had the same citing authority.
Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1)Approve the MOU between
the Riverside County Department of Animal Services and the City of Palm Desert(Exhibit
B1), and the Animal Services Operating Procedures Agreement(Exhibit B)with Riverside
County Department of Animal Services, Riverside, California; 2) authorize the Mayor to
execute subject MOU, extending the term of services for five years - July 1, 2007 to
June 20, 2012; 3) approve subject contract in an amount not to exceed $91,387 unless
approved otherwise. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with
Finerty ABSENT.
B. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR
TIER III HIGHWAY 111 MEASURE"A"FUNDS FOR TWO CITY PROJECTS
TO COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (CVAG).
Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the Director of Public
Works to submit the applications for Tier I II funds for two City projects in response to the
call for projects by CVAG, and appropriate$4,250,000 from Unobligated Fund 400. Motion
was seconded by Ferguson.
Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel asked the City Manager if this work could be done
in the off-season.
Mr. Ortega responded if Council directed it so, the answer would be yes.
Councilman Kelly stated the Council was only authorizing to submit the
applications and may not get the funds.
Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel stated he understood, but if funds were obtained he
wanted it stipulated.
Mayor Benson called for the vote, and the motion carried by a 4-0 vote, with Finerty
ABSENT.
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C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO CONTRACT
NO. C22300 - ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING
SERVICES FORTHE COOKSTREET WIDENING(PROJECT NO.601-05).
Responding to question, Engineering Manager John Garcia agreed to have
this work done in the off-season.
Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, approve Amendment No. 5 in
the amount of$171,749 to the subject contract with Harris&Associates, Irvine, California,
to expand the scope of work for additional environmental and engineering services for the
Cook Street Widening (Project No. 601-05), with further direction for the work be done in
the off-season. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Finerty
ABSENT.
D. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE DESIGN OF THE
MONTEREYAVENUE/DINAH SHORE DRIVE MEDIAN SCULPTURE AND
LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS (CONTRACT NO. C27210)
(PROJECT N0. 937-06).
Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel asked if this design would go through Art in Public
Places (AIPP).
Landscape Manager Spencer Knight responded the art component would go
through AIPP, and he was working on it with Public Arts Manager Richard
Twedt.
Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1)Award the subject contract
to David Evans and Associates, Inc., Riverside, California, in the amount of $88,425; 2)
approve a 10% contingency for the project in the amount of$8,843; 3)authorize the Mayor
to execute said agreement. Funds are availabte in Account No. 400-4645-433-4001.
Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Finerty ABSENT.
E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FACADE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
CONSIDERATION FUNDS to 20 EL PASEO, LLC, for "990 EL PASEO"
LOCATED AT 72-990 EL PASEO (20 EI Paseo, LLC, Applicant).
Responding to question on the status of this project, Redevelopment
Manager Martin Alvarez confirmed the project was already underway.
Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel stated the Applicant was asking the City for money
and the project was already underway.
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Councilman Ferguson stated the Facade Enhancement Program was
originally meant for storefront properties in highly visible arterial corridors.
He said this building couldn't be seen from an arterial, and what could be
seen, wasn't all that terrible. He questioned whether staff was keeping with
the program's policies for Facade Enhancement Program, or was it now
being applied to anyone who wanted to remodel their existing structure.
Mr. Alvarez responded staff was limiting it to those projects that were visible
from an arterial. He said this was atso part of a project that was on the
corner of Highway 111 and Monterey Avenue.
Councilman Ferguson stated the subject building couldn't be seen from
Highway 111 and Monterey Avenue.
Mr. Alvarez agreed, but stated it could be seen from EI Paseo, which was a
main arterial.
Councilman Ferguson disagreed and stated he personally didn't see the
need. He said if this item was approved, he felt it will be done for any
business that wanted money, which was not the purpose of the program.
Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel concurred. He said Red 74 was torn down and
rebuilt.
Mr. Alvarez stated this was a rehabilitation project.
Mr. McCarthy pointed out this was a final building of a four building project
the City was approached with. Originally the City was asked for$800,000 to
$900,000 of Agency funds. The City had been able to faci�itate the
rehabilitation on a phase approach, using the Facade Enhancement
Program at a significantly less expense with significant leverage. This area
was the former Columbia Center where Hooters was at. He felt this project
was a capstone to improving that intersection on EI Paseo and Highway 74.
It complimented what was going on at the Church Hill property across
Highway 74. He understood the sensitivity and apologized forthe Applicant's
late submission, but it did finalize that particular project.
Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel agreed it looked better than it did before, but with
Guillermos Restaurant almost finished, he wondered if they will come back
for funds as well.
Mr. McCarthy stated Guillermos Restaurant was already part of the Plaza
project, which was already approved and contract underway.
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Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel feit this project was already done, and the Council
was being approached for the money after the fact.
Councilman Kelly stated this project was in a location that felt like a back
alley and was really on EI Paseo. It seemed to him this was every bit as
important to improve as Highway 111, and on that basis he would move to
approve.
Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, approve $85,000 in Facade
Enhancement Program (FEP) consideration funds for 20 EI Paseo located at 72-990 EI
Paseo, Palm Desert. Motion was seconded by Spiegel.
Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel agreed with Councilman Kelly's comments, but he
preferred the request to be submitted prior to the project getting started.
Mr. Alvarez added the developer did submit his request late, but there was
additional scope of work added to cover some facade improvements on the
west side of the building.
Mayor Benson stated future project will go through the Retail Committee as
they've done in the past so they can be reviewed by Council. Mr. Alvarez
agreed.
Mayor Benson called for the vote, and the motion carried by a 4-0 vote, with
Ferguson voting NO and Finerty ABSENT.
F. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
TO USE TWO CITY POLICE MOTORCYCLES FOR A LIMITED TRAFFIC
SAFETY PROGRAM WITHIN THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS.
Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the Sheriff's
Department to use two City police motorcycles for a limited traffic safety program within the
City of Desert Hot Springs. Such use shall be limited to four to eight hours per week on
a schedule that does not interfere with the City's own enforcement and is limited for the
months of January 2, 2008, through March 21, 2008. Motion was seconded by Kelly and
carried by a 4-0 vote, with Finerty ABSENT.
Mayor Benson stated the Council was pleased to be able to help out,
because everybody felt the tragedy that happened in Desert Hot Springs.
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G. CONSIDERATION OF THE AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE SPECIAL TAX
REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2008, OF CITY OF PALM DESERT
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD) NO. 91-1 (INDIAN RIDGE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS)AND APPROVAL OF RELATED DOCUMENTS
(JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT FINANCING
AUTHORITY).
Mr. O�tega noted both the Financing Authority and City Council meetings
were open in order to take action. He said this item was a refinancing of
facility district for the initial construction of Indian Ridge. He said the interest
rates had declined, and staff was requesting approvai for refinancing.
Responding to question, Mr.Ortega confirmed each participating resident will
have a reduction in their property taxes.
Councilman/Commissioner Ferguson stated essentially the City was
refinancing the assessment district so that residents paid less on their
property taxes. The City was taking advantage of the low interest rate, and
it wasn't costing the City money. Mr. Ortega agreed.
Councilman/Commissioner Ferguson moved to waive further reading and adopt: 1)
Resolution No. 07-79, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, acting for
itself and as the legislative body of City of Palm Desert Community Facilities District No.
91-1 (Indian Ridge Public Improvements) to authorize the issuance of its special tax
refunding bonds, Series 2008, in a principal amount not-to-exceed twelve million dollars
($12,000,000) and approving certain documents and taking certain other actions in
connection therewith; 2) waive fu�ther reading and adopt Resolution No. FA-61, a
resolution of the Palm Desert Financing Authority making certain findings and
determinations in connection with its 1997 revenue bonds(Assessment Districts Nos. 92-1
and 94-1, and Community Facilities District No. 91-1). Motion was seconded by Spiegel
and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Finerty ABSENT.
XV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR FUNDING OF THE 2008
VIRGINIA WARING PIANO COMPETITION BLACK AND WHITE BALL
(Continued from the meetings of October 11 and October 25, 2007).
Councilman Ferguson moved to, by Minute Motion, concur with the Marketing
Committee's recommendation to: 1) Approve sponsorship of $35,000 for the Virginia
Waring Piano Competition Black and White Ball; 2) appropriate $35,000 from the
Unobligated General Fund to Special Events, Account No. 110-4416-414-3061, for this
purpose. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Finerty ABSENT.
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Councilman Ferguson thanked former Mayor Kelly and Mayor Pro Tem
Benson for meeting with the Virginia Waring folks, having them fill out an
application, and providing him with all the information.
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR THE
LANDSCAPING/SCREENING OF PALM DESERT MOBILE ESTATES
(CONTRACT NO. C26960) (Continued from the meeting of October 25,
2007).
Mr. Ortega noted the staff report. He said the Planning Department staff had
downsized the project, and it will cost significantly less than projected several
times in the past. It will not be a grandiose landscape project as proposed
previously, but with time, the small plants will grow. He said staff was
available to answer questions.
Responding to question about the time frame for the plants to grow,
Ms. Aylaian responded it would be four years before the plants grew to a full
solid screen.
MR. DON UNDERWOOD, Palm Desert, CA, stated he's lived in Palm Desert
for seven years. He congratulated Mayor Benson and looked forward to her
service in the future. He also thanked former Mayor Kelly for his efforts on
behalf of the Portola Bridge. He said he wrote a letter to the Council last
month congratulating this Council and staff for its efforts in taking a
leadership position of trying to get this problem resolved. However, he was
now dismayed with the situation. He read out loud many newspaper
clippings on the subject matter, including comments made by Coachella
Valley Water District representatives, and read some of the City Council's
past proposals and recommendations. He said this moming's paper stated
the City was recommending a landscape only screen, cost to be shared by
CVWD, Palm Desert Mobile Estates, and the City, with the City paying no
more than $15,000. He said it will be one year in January that this problem
arose and wondered what happened to all the discussions and dialogue for
something positive to be done. He requested Council postpone the meeting
until he and others had an opportunity to air their concerns to CVWD. He
said it was once former Mayor Kelly's ideas to do so. He hoped a resolution
that made sense could be reached. He noted $12,000,00 had been spent
on the Portola Bridge, $500,000 for the brick wall on the east side, and at
one time Council considered spending $250,000 to put trees up as a screen.
In the end the City was proposing something in the vicinity of$45,000, which
he thought was probably going to be split with CVWD and Palm Desert
Mobile Estates, with the City contributing $15,000,. He �equested the
Council postpone the matter until he's had an opportunity to speak with
CVW D.
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Councilman Ferguson stated he noticed Mr. Underwood kept stating "we,"
referring to other representatives from Chaparrel HOA. He asked
Mr. Underwood if he was on the Board of Directors of the Chaparrel HOA.
MR. UNDERWOOD responded he was not. He said he was representing
himself and his wife.
Councilman Ferguson stated the last time they listened to someone from
Chaparrel, that person came up with a solution and the City agreed to it. It
was a $100,000 solution in which everyone was in accord. The Council later
received a letter from Chaparrel HOA on October 22, stating they will
absolutely will not participate financially because they felt they were not part
of the problem. The letter went on to say the City was also not part of the
problem, using the Chaparrel's logic, the City shouldn't participate at all.
However, staff came up with a $15,000 solution for the City. He went on to
say that at one time the Chaparrel HOA could of had a $100,000 solution,
but they didn't want it.
MR. UNDERWOOD stated he was part of that ad hoc committee, and at no
time was it discussed there would be a financial responsibility on their part.
If that was the impression the Council received, he said it was misconstrued
or mis-communicated. He added that the HOA dues were just doubled, and
the HOA was trying to get all their roofs replaced and facing million of dollars
to be able to do it.
Councilman Ferguson stated the HOA dissolved the committee and any
statements made. They acknowledged there was some misrepresentation
of financial commitment and rescinded any commitment made to the City.
From the City's standpoint, he felt Chaparrel was lucky to be getting$15,000
from the City to help solve the problem. He noted the HOA was not in
attendance, pointing out the inconsistency, and his main point was that
they've already spoken.
MR. UNDERWOOD stated he was representing himself as a citizen and was
concerned about the situation. However, if the City needed the President of
the Board of Directors to be at this meeting in order to reach a solution, he
said he could ask them to do that.
Councilman Ferguson reiterated they had already spoken and that was his
main point.
Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel said he had not heard from CVWD and felt they
started the whole thing and caused the problem. He had no problems
continuing the matter to January to find out what CVWD was wiUing to do.
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Responding to question, Mr. Ortega confirmed he had conversations with
CVWD General Manager, and they have agree to participate. He said that
participation stood when the Citywas considering the$100,000 solution, but
they wanted a third party to participate.
Mayor Benson stated word from Palm Desert Mobile Estates was they did
not want to participate, and the City didn't know if they will maintain the
plants anyway, which she felt placed the City in a dilemma.
Councilman Kelly stated when he met with the people at Chaparrel and told
them the City was approached by many on this matter. He explained it was
the citizens that elected the Board for CVWD, and they were the one's that
cut the trees down. He thought it would be beneficial to allow Chaparrel folks
to talk to CVWD's board. He believed CVWD was the most responsible, and
on that basis, he was willing to continue this matter.
Councilman Ferguson said his concern was the City went from a $100,000
to a $15,000 solution that could be voted on this evening. If the City waited
for the people to go talk to CVW D, which was their right, it was at the request
of one homeowner as opposed to the Board of Directors, which he felt were
driving this debate. He said if it meant that much to them, why didn't they
show up to this meeting. He was in no hurry to spend $15,000, but he didn't
have any expectation it would get the City anywhere.
Councilman Kelly stated he was willing to approve the $15,000 solution if
there was no action by next Council meeting.
Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, continue this item to the meeting of
January 10, 2007. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with
Finerty ABSENT.
C. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF AN ORDER TO ABATE A PUBLIC
NUISANCE FOR PALM DESERT MOBILE ESTATES LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PORTOLAAVENUE AND THE WHITEWATER
STORM CHANNEL Case No. 07-369 (Mark BessirelPalm Desert Mobile
Estates, Appellant) (Continued from the meetings of October 11 and
October 25, 2007).
Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, continue this item to the meeting of
January 10, 2007. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with
Finerty ABSENT.
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D. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PALM DESERT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION DEALING WITH NOISE DISTURBANCE
AND ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS (Continued from the meeting
of October 25, 2007).
Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, continue this item to a date
uncertain. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Finerty
ABSENT.
XVI. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ADOPT FLEET PURCHASING
GUIDELINES.
Mr. Ortega noted the staff report and proposed policy to ensure staff will look
at the latest technology available to maintain a fleet in the City of Palm
Desert for vehicles purchased by the City. He offered staff was available to
answer questions.
Councilman Kelly stated the staff report suggested training someone or
acquiring a facility for the ability to deal with modern technology. He felt if
the City was really going to work at this, the City will need to get equipped
and make the City qualified to work on this new technology equipment. He
encouraged staff to find out how the City would go about it. It might be the
City would only to promote and assist with other cities if there's not enough
people out there to do this kind of work. If Palm Desert joined with other
cities in the Coachella Valley, the City may provide some kind of facility to
work on new technology equipment.
Councifman Ferguson said he served on a sub-committee at CVAG with
Mary Roche looking at Energy Conservation and Efficiencies. He knew
every City in the Valley looked to being environmentally friendly, specifically
in their transportation fleets. He said this was as thorough of study since
he's been on the Council of all the different options available. He knew the
sub-committee through CVAG will be publishing a best practices guide for
City's to use as a resource on how they can manage their fleets. He would
like to have staff work with CVAG and make the information available to
other cities. Informing them that part of the problem was lack of purchasing
power to obtain services and products to become more efficient. If Council
was amenable, he would like his request added to the motion. Mayor Kelly
agreed.
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Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, adopt fleet purchasing guidelines to
maximize the use of alternative-fuel vehicles, with further direction to collaborate with
Coachella Valley cities in this process. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by
a 4-0 vote, with Finerty ABSENT.
B. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR TWO
ALTERNATIVE-FUEL PICKUP TRUCKS TO REPLACE AGING FLEET
VEHICLES.
Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the Public Works
Department to advertise for two alternative-fuel pickup trucks to replace aging fleet
vehicles.
Councilman Kelly asked what type of fuel would be used for the proposed
trucks.
Mr. Greenwood responded the previous item approved, Fleet Purchasing
Guidelines, will allow for several different alternative-fuels. In this case,
because the City hadn't geared up for Biodiesel or Compressed Natural Gas
(CNG} in the pickup trucks, he proposed to use hybrid. He said it was also
an opportunity to test hybrid in the inspection vehicles.
Councilman Kelly said a lot of the hybrid efforts in the automobile industry
deter from moving ahead toward having pure alternative-fuel vehicles. He
heard hybrid vehicles were not providing great mileage as expected. He was
in favor of doing something better than just hybrid. He'd rather look at
getting the work done without pickup trucks if they're not being manufactured
with natural gas or alternate-fuels.
Mr. Greenwood agreed and it was also another aspect of the guidelines.
Staff did an analysis of where the City used its pickup trucks and determined
that some were being used that didn't need to be. Also part of the program
is to reduce the number of pickup trucks used by the City. However, the two
proposed pickup trucks were definitely needed. Staff will use them as a
demonstration to see if hybrid proved to be what it's advertise to be. Staff
felt hybrids did provide the mileage in a City environment, it was on the
freeway where they didn't perform well. Upon further question, he confirmed
staff will return to Council for approval of the bid.
Councilman Ferguson agreed with Councilman Kelly's comments. He said
it was great the policy was adopted, but if all future vehicles purchased
stated staff was going to do something with the policy, he'd like to know
exactly what that would be.
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Mr. Greenwood stated today's proposal to use hybrid was a stop gap
because they are vehicles definitely needed right now. Staff will push their
efforts further by trying Biodiesel and other technologies, trying a little bit of
everything to see what worked and how far the City could go.
Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel stated since iYs never been attempted, he thought
it was great to do so.
Counci{man Ferguson stated he would like to see the bids and the
specifications on them.
Councilman Ferguson seconded the motion, and it carried by a 4-0 vote,with Finerty
ABSENT.
XVII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ORDINANCE NO. 1145 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT 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 MODIFY SECTION
8.70.010 AND 8.70.040 RELATING TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE.
Mayor Benson declared the public hearing o en and invited testimony in FAVOR
of or OPPOSITION to this matter. With no testimony offered, she declared the
public hearing closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance
No. 1145. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Finerty
ABSENT.
Mrs. Gilligan introduced the City's new Building Director Russell Grance.
She noted he formerly worked in Chino, California., and was a great addition
to the City.
B. REQUEST FORAPPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICE FEES ADJUSTMENT AND
APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FEES FOR SERVICE
TABLES WITHfN THE COMPREHENSIVE COST OF SERVICES STUDY.
Mr. Ortega stated the City adopted a policy requiring the City to comply with
its regulations and allowing the City to recoup its cost when services were
provided. The policy required the City to review fees and make adjustments.
In this case, the adjustments will require an increase in fees. The City
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received a letter from Mr. Fred Bell with the Business Industry Association
(BIA) requesting the City delay the increase for a year.
MR. FRED BELL, Business Industry Association (BIA), stated the BIA had
never requested the City to defer fees, at least not while he's been with the
BIA or in the past by his predecessor. He said it was an extraordinary period
in construction, and he had not seen this type of slowdown in the market.
The statistics from the Construction Industry Research Board showed the
numbers were off almost 90% from its peak in 2005. He said the BIA
agreed with the Nexus, and had actually signed off an all past studies even
though there were some philosophical differences on a couple of fees. This
time, the BIA was asking the Council to accept the report and the Nexus and
defer the enactment of the fee for 12 months. It will allow the market to settle
and give the BIA time to figure out what was happening. He said a number
of builders were trapped in the market slowdown and were trying to work
their way through it. Some builders had maps but had not put anything up
yet; the BIA had people working on this. If the fees are deferred, it will
lighten the load a bit, and at the end of 12 months the City could move
forward. He said he was available to answer any questions.
Mayor Benson declared the public hearing o en and invited testimony in FAVOR
of or OPPOSITION to this matter. With no testimony offered, she declared the
public hearing closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel stated a year was a long time. He suggested
reviewing the matter in six months and revisit it in July. If things improved
dramatically, the City could make a new list. It things didn't improve,the fees
remained as is.
Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel moved to, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No.
07-80, approving the Development Services fees for service tables within the
Comprehensive Cost of Services Study, amending to condition its implementation for six
months.
Councilman Ferguson stated there was a critical distinction that Mr. Bell
touched upon, which was important to him. He said Councilmembers were
constantly approached by developers asking for fees to be waived. To his
knowledge it had never been done, maybe with a rare exception; it was an
unstated policy that everyone understood. He said the BIA was an
association not representing any one developer or development, agreeing
with the new fee schedufe, and simply asking the City to make the
Resolution proactive at some specified time in the future, whether it be six
months ortwelve months. He said given the economy and where the building
industrywas at, it was not an unreasonable request. He made the distinction
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for those wanting the City to waive their fees, saying the City did it for the
BIA, but it wasn't, it was delaying the implementation of fee increases.
Councilman Kelly stated he wasn't sure he agreed with continuing this
matter. He recognized the housing market slowed down, but he also felt
there was a lot of over building and prices were still high. He believed homes
sold for what the market would bear. If a developer built a house that cost
$200,000 to build and could sell for$400,000, he will. He would do the same
thing; sell his home for what the market could bear. He said something had
to happen to make him more comfortable about delaying the fees and that
it would benefit the person purchasing a home.
Mayor Benson stated the fees were for new buildings coming in.
Councilman Kelly said he understood,but houses would still be sold because
that's what they're built for.
Councilman Ferguson stated he would offer an analogy that probably wasn't
perfect, but it resonated with him. Using tourism as an example, he said the
City was known throughout the tourism industry as having the lowest
Tourism Occupancy Tax (T.O.T.) in the Coachella Valley. He said the City
could easily raise the T.O.T. one or two points and noone would bat an eye,
because the City would be commensurate with other cities. The City kept
that option open in case it ever needed the money. Palm Desert was known
as a tourist friendly City, and by the same token, also known as a builder
friendly City. The City worked with developers, its projects, and looked for
ways to make them work. He believed the building industry was currently
going through a tough time, and the amount of money being considered was
very minimal. No doubt the City would lose money that could be extracted,
in fact the City had a Study to support its findings, however, he felt the BIA's
request was not presented as a right they deserved, but as a discretionary
request. In keeping with the City's relationship with the builders in the
community, he for one would support a six or twelve months delay.
Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel concurred. He said he drove around the northern
sphere of the City and didn't see a lot going on; not many houses were being
built. He didn't think raising or lowering the fees would help the industry but
thought the City should give them six months. He said big homebuilders lost
money in the past six months, hundreds and thousands of dollars all overthe
United States.
Councilman Ferguson seconded the motion.
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Mayor Benson stated she was in favor of six months. She said there were
a lot of programs to help stimulate the economy; she read about them in the
paper every day. Six months will show if anything was working, and if not,
then it will be a clear decision.
City Clerk Rachelle Klassen stated she understood the motion to be to
approve Resolution 07-80, but deferring it's implementation for six months
and taking another look in six months. Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel agreed.
Councilman Ferguson requested the motion specify Council will consider at
the next fiscal year's budget, which took place in six months.
Mayor Benson called for the vote to Adopt Resolution No. 07-80 as amended to
condition its implementation for six months as part of the FY 08-09 budget process. Motion
carried on a 4-0 vote, with Finerty ABSENT.
XVIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
None
B. CITY ATTORNEY
None
C. CITY CLERK
None
D. PUBLIC SAFETY
o Fire Department
Responding to question, Chief Rios explained the City of Cathedral
City purchased a ladder utility truck and Palm Desert was providing
assistance by providing cross-training.
o Police Department
Lt.Taylor announced the Holiday Blue Light Ceremony will be held on
Monday, December 17, 2007, at the Palm Desert Sheriff Station at
6:00 p.m. He said it was an annual ceremony in remembrance of all
the fallen officers.
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E. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
o City Council Requests for Action:
1) Discussion Regarding the Annual Committee/Commission
Interview and Appointment Process
Councilman Kelly stated this was a good time to decide how to
proceed with the appointments of Committee/Commission
members.
Mayor Benson stated her list was already turned in to the City
Clerk with her recommendations and felt the process should
remain the same; the City Clerk to schedule the interviews.
Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel suggested that Council also list those
individuals they wished to reappoint. He said the City may
have to advertise.
Mayor Benson directed the City Clerk to recalculate once she
received all the lists and schedule the interviews for January.
o Citv Council Committee ReQorts:
1. Travel W riters—Councilman Ke11y stated the Coachella Valley
was visited by 200 Travel Writers last week. He said the City
participated in several events and was co-sponsor of a
luncheon at the hotel they stayed at in Morongo. He said City
staff did a great job, specifically Ruth Ann Moore and Donna
Gomez and her staff.
2. LEADS III Graduation - Councilman Kelly stated the third
group of LEADS participants graduated. He said it was a great
program that trained employees to be better leaders.
o CitY Council Comments:
1. Animal Campus - Mayor Benson stated the Animal Campus
was willing to bring some of the dogs and kittens to the park to
hold an open-day adoption.
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XIX. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Kelly, and 4-0 vote of the City Council, with
Finerty ABSENT, Mayor Benson adjourned the meeting at 5:25 p.m.
JEAN M. BENSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
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