HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA 12 JUN 2008
POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 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-
73710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 118, Palm Desert
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Paul S. Gibson/City of Palm Desert
Property Owner: City of Palm Desert
Other Parties: Act for MS
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
2) Property: Lease Property - Parkview Professional Office Complex -
73710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 201, Palm Desert
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Paul S. Gibson/City of Palm Desert
Property Owner: City of Palm Desert
Other Parties: Virginia Waring International Piano Competition
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2008
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 - 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.
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
A. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE AMANDA CAUDILL FOR HER
SERVICE TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2008
B. PRESENTATION OF SISTER CITIES FOUNDATION TO RECOGNIZE
LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS INVOLVED WITH IMPROVING EMERGENCY,
MEDICAL, AND LIFEGUARD PROGRAMS IN THE SISTER CITY OF
IXTAPA-ZIHUATANEJO.
Action:
C. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE CITY OF PALM DESERT/PALM
DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY EMPLOYEES FOR
EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE - MAY 2008.
Action:
D. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE.
Rec: By Minute Motion, appoint Briana Nolan, Alison McCollister, and
Alahna Dunbar to the Palm Desert Youth Committee to fill existing
vacancies (term 12/31/08).
Action:
E. APPOINTMENT OF DOUGLAS J. WALKER AS PALM DESERT
TRUSTEE TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR
CONTROL DISTRICT (CVMVCD).
Rec: By Minute Motion, appoint Douglas J. Walker to the Coachella
Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District for a four-year term,
effective January 5, 2009.
Action:
F. APPOINTMENT OF THE CITY'S PRIMARY REPRESENTATIVE AND
ALTERNATE TO SERVE ON THE SANTA ROSA AND SAN JACINTO
MOUNTAINS NATIONAL MONUMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MAC).
Rec: By Minute Motion, appoint the City's primary representative and
alternate to serve on the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains
National Monument Advisory Committee (MAC), effective
December 16, 2008 - December 16, 2011.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2008
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 Special Meeting of May 22, 2008, and the Regular City
Council Meeting of May 22, 2008.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 244, 254, 255, 259, and 260.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (#622) by Carrie Crawford in an Unspecified
Amount.
Rec: By Minute Motion, reject the Claim and direct the City Clerk to so
notify the Claimant.
D. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Bella Vita,
74970 Country Club Drive, Suite L410, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
E. CITY COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
1. Citizens' Advisory Committee Meeting of March 17, 2008.
2. Landscape Beautification Committee of April 16, 2008.
3. Marketing Committee Meeting of April 22, 2008.
4. Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings of April 15, May 6, and
May 20, 2008.
5. Public Safety Commission Meeting of April 9, 2008.
Rec: Receive and file.
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REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2008
F. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT for Installation of a Monitoring
System for the Civic Center Solar System (Contract No. C27750).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award subject contract to Real Goods Carson
Solar, Murrieta, California, in the amount of $24,750; 2) set aside a
10% contingency; 3) authorize the Director of Finance to
appropriate $27,225 from Fund 400; 4) authorize the Director of
Finance to appropriate $27,225 from the General Fund and transfer
the amount to Account No. 400-4511-422-3911.
G. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT for Construction of the Mesa
View Drive Curb Ramp Retrofit Project (C27370A, Project No. 638-08)
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award the subject contract to Contreras
Construction Company, Indio, California in the amount of $47,000;
2) approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $4,700; 3)
authorize the Mayor to execute the contract -- funds are available
in Account No. 110-4311-433-3320.
H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT for Professional Services
Related to Plan Check and Supplemental Engineering Support Services
(Contract No. C27800).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the subject contract with Joseph S.
Gaugush, P.E., Palm Desert, California, in an amount not to exceed
$40,000; 2) authorize the Mayor to execute same -- funds are
available in Account No. 110-4300-413-3010 from the 2007-2008
and 2008-2009 fiscal years.
I. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of the City Manager's Authorization of
Contract for Consulting Services Relating to the AB811 Palm Desert
Energy Efficiency Loan Program (Contract No. C27760).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1)Ratify the City Manager's authorization to enter
into the subject agreement with EcoMotion, Irvine, California, in the
amount of $14,866.60; 2) authorize the Mayor to execute subject
contract--funds are available in Account No. 110-511-442-3090.
J. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION of Contract for Shopping Cart Retrieval
Services (Contract No. C24113).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve a one-year extension to the subject
contract with California Shopping Cart Retrieval Corporation, Citrus
Heights, California, at a rate of $4.50/per cart. Funds are available
in the FY 2008/09 budget from Account No. 110-4260-422-3090.
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2008
K. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Purchase of Compressed Natural Gas
(CNG) Fuel for Fiscal Year 2008/09.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the purchase of CNG fuel, for fiscal year
2008/09, in an amount not to exceed $30,000 from Clean Energy,
Seal Beach, California, as a primary source and SunLine Services
Group, Thousand Palms, California, as an alternate source. Funds
are available in Account No. 110-433-413-2170.
L. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Public Works Maintenance Services
Division List of Various Miscellaneous Goods and Services Vendors and
an Exception to Bidding Requirement for Fiscal Year 2008/09.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject vendor list as submitted and
grant exception to bidding requirements, as provided for in Section
3.32.090 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code for purchases and/or
services valued at less than $25,000, all for FY 2008/09.
M. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
Services and an Exception to Bidding Requirements for Fiscal Year
2008/09.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject vendor list as submitted for
vehicle repair, maintenance, and parts that are not available from
aftermarket sources, and grant exception to bidding requirements,
as provided for in Section 3.32.090 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code for purchases and/or services valued at less than $25,000, all
for FY 2008/09.
N. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Public Works Traffic Signal Maintenance
Division List of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Services and an
Exception to Bidding Requirement for Fiscal Year 2008/09.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject vendor list, as submitted for
equipment, repair, maintenance, and/or parts that are not available
from aftermarket sources, and grant exception to bidding
requirements, as provided for in Section 3.32.090 of the Palm
Desert Municipal Code for purchases and/or services valued at less
than $25,000, all for FY 2008/09.
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2008
O. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Public Works Traffic Signal Maintenance
Division List of Various Traffic Vendors and Qualified Services and an
Exception to Bidding Requirement for Fiscal Year 2008/09.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject vendor list, as submitted
and grant exception to bidding requirements, as provided for in
Section 3.32.090 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code for purchases
and/or services valued at less than $25,000, all for FY 2008/09.
P. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Public Works Landscape Services
Division List of Various Landscape and Irrigation Vendors and Qualified
Services and Exception to the Bidding Requirement for Fiscal Year
2008/09.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject vendor list, as submitted
and grant exception to bidding requirements, as provided for in
Section 3.32.090 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code for purchases
and/or services valued at less than $25,000, all for FY 2008/09.
Q. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Training & Development at College of the
Desert for Customize Business Writing Training Workshop for City Staff
(Contract No. C27770).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the subject agreement with College
of the Desert, Palm Desert, California, to provide customized
Business Writing workshops to City staff on July 16, 2008, and July
18, 2008, in the amount of $4,800; 2) authorize the Mayor to sign
subject contract -- funds are available in Account No. 110-4154-
415-3121.
R. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Refund of Building Permit Fees for 74-755
Del Coronado, Palm Desert (Michele Sordal, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve refund of Building Permit Fees in the
amount of $2,619.70 for Building Permit No. 05-00035851 for
project located at 74-755 Del Coronado, in accordance with Title
15.24.160 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. Funds are available
in Account No. 110-0000-322-1100.
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2008
S. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Refund of Plan Check Fee for 49-967
Canyon View, Palm Desert (Steve Corner, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve refund of Plan Check Fee in the amount
of $2,934.46 for Building Permit No. 08-000441414 for project
located at 49-967 Canyon View, 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.
T. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Possession and Consumption of
Alcohol in Connection with Receptions for Art Exhibitions to be held in the
Palm Desert Community Gallery between August 2008 and June 2009.
Rec: By Minute Motion, permit the possession and serving of alcohol in
connection with the subject event to be held between August 2008
and June 2009. The tentative dates for these receptions are:
August 4, 2008 (Faces of the Valley); October 6, 2008 (Trudy
Kapner and R.K. Willis); December 15, 2008 (Current Plein Air
Painters); February 9, 2009 (Dimitry Kirilov), and June 8, 2009
(Paula DeYoe and Nancy O'Donnell).
U. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Agencies to Provide Temporary Staffing
Services for fiscal year 2008/09.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Identify and approve the subject list to provide
temporary staffing services to the City of Palm Desert on an as
needed basis for the balance of FY 2008/09, in an amount not to
exceed the amount budgeted in Account Nos. 110-4154-415-3036
and 110-4154-415-3003.
V. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL to Renew Contract with the Law Firm of
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW) (Contract No. C21524).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve renewal of subject contract with
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW), Los Angeles, California, enabling
the City to maintain its membership in the Coachella Valley
Employment Relations Consortium; 2) authorize the City Manager
to sign the proposed contract with LCW; 3) authorize payment of
the annual membership fee in the amount of $3,770 before August
1, 2008 -- funds are available in the 2008/2009 Account No. 110-
4154-415-3121.
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2008
W. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to Approve Design Proposal "Feng
Shui II," by Jon Seeman for the Ford Properties Office Building (The Ford
Properties Company, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Jon Seeman's proposal of "Feng
Shui II" as the public art component for the Ford Properties Building
located at 73-141 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California; 2)
appropriate $1,625 for future reimbursement as part of the Art in
Public Places fee component from Account No. 436-0000-312-
2700.
X. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C26570 -
2007 Resurfacing Program (Project No. 752-07) (Granite Construction
Company, Indio, 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.
Y. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Review the City's Conflict of
Interest Code.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize staff to make a formal review of the
City's Conflict of Interest Code and, if necessary at the appropriate
time thereafter, prepare a resolution to be adopted by the City
Council to effect the required amendments.
Z. REQUEST TO ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and
Execute the Notice of Determination (NOD) for the Cook Street Drainage
and Intersection Improvement Project (505-03).
Rec: By Minute Motion, adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)
and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute and file the
Notice of Determination (NOD) with the County Clerk and the
Governor's Office of Planning and Research for the Cook Street
Drainage and Intersection and Improvement Project 505-03.
Action:
XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2008
XII. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 08-45 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO LEVY THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR
2008/09 FOR THE PALM DESERT - DRAINAGE BASIN MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT DISTRICT NO. 01, PURSUANT TO THE BENEFIT
ASSESSMENT ACT OF 1982 AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE
FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THESE MATTERS.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
XIII. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 1154A - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND
RESTATING CHAPTER 8.36 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO SMOKING.
Rec: Waive further reading and pass to second reading.
Action:
For Adoption:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 1154 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALM
DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 8 REGARDING REGULATION OF
SECONDHAND SMOKE.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
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B. ORDINANCE NO. 1156 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS AS THEY RELATE TO THE
EXPANSION OF SAKS 5TH AVENUE AT THE EXISTING GARDENS ON
EL PASEO AND THE EL PASEO VILLAGE REMODEL - SUBJECT
PROPERTIES ARE LOCATED 73-425 THROUGH 73-545 EL PASEO
(APNs 627-252-004/005 and 627-261-006) Case Nos. DA 07-03 & DA 07-
04 as they relate to case PP 07-10 & CUP 07-18 (Davis Street Land
Company, Applicant).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
XIV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR RE-NATURALIZATION
OF THE EXISTING SHIRLEY ROAD (CONTRACT NO. C27780).
Rec: By Minute Motion, award the subject contract to Natina Desert
Varnish Solutions, Coachella, California, in the amount of $57,024
for the re-naturalization of the existing Shirley Road, and authorize
the Mayor to execute the contract -- funds are available in Account
Nos. 610-0000-228-4600 and 233-4636-454-4001.
Action:
B. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT TO RE-ROOF JONI YARD
WAREHOUSE (CONTRACT NO. C27790).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Declare the bid from Commercial and
Industrial Roofing Company Inc., Spring Valley, California, as non-
responsive; 2) award the subject contract to Coast Roof Company,
Inc., Fullerton, California, in the amount of $78,705; 3) authorize the
Mayor to execute the subject contract -- funds are available in
Account No. 400-4164-415-4001.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
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C. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS ON FRED WARING DRIVE MEDIANS PHASE II -
CALIFORNIA AVENUE TO WASHINGTON STREET (CONTRACT NO.
C23830B, PROJECT NO. 955-08).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award the subject contract to Sierra
Landscape Company, Palm Desert, California, in the amount of
$299,982; 2) approve a 10% contingency of $29,998.20; 3)
authorize the Mayor to execute the contract - funds are available
400-4614-433-4001.
Action:
D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR
THREE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR BUILDING
PLAN REVIEW SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/09
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve extending the three professional service
agreements: 1) Contract No. C266021A with EsGil Corporation,
San Diego, California; 2) Contract No. C26621B with Scott Fazekas
& Associates, Irvine, California; 3) C26621C with Bureau Veritas
North America, Inc., Pleasanton, California, all for building plan
review services and not exceeding a total of $160,000 – funds are
available in the FY 2008/09 Budget, Account No. 110-4420-422-
3010.
Action:
E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF EXTENSION TO CONTRACT NO.
C26551 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AREA NO. 6.
Rec: 1) Approve a one-year extension to subject contract with Hort Tech,
Inc., Palm Desert, California, for maintenance services of
Landscape Maintenance Area No. 6; 2) approve a 3% cost of living
increase, bringing the contract total to $157,796. Funds are
available in Account No. 241-4195-495-3320.
Action:
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F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF EXTENSION TO CONTRACT NO.
C26561 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AREA NO. 9.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve a one-year extension to subject
contract with Hort Tech, Inc., Palm Desert, California, for
maintenance services of Landscape Maintenance Area No. 9; 2)
approve a 3% cost of living increase, bringing the contract total to
$245,037. Funds are available in Account No. 110-4614-453-3370.
Action:
G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF EXTENSION TO CONTRACT NO.
C22564 FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL STREET SWEEPING
SERVICES.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve a one-year extension to subject
contract with CleanStreet, Gardena, California, for residential and
commercial street sweeping services at the rate of $29.16 per curb
mile for a total of $169,979.48; 2) approve a 10% contingency of
$16,997.95; 3) authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement --
funds are available in FY Budget 2008/09 Account No. 110-4310-
433-3320.
Action:
H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FUNDS FOR ANNUAL COMPUTER
SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve payment of invoice from Sungard Public
Sector in the amount of $61,623.94 for annual computer software
maintenance - funds are available in Account No. 110-4190-415-
3360.
Action:
I. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF GAS AND DIESEL
FUEL FROM SPECIFIED VENDORS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/09.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve funds for the purchase of gas and diesel
fuel from SoCo Group, Inc., Kenny Strickland, Inc., and Lee Escher
Oil Co., Inc, for City vehicles and equipment for FY 2008-2009, in
an amount not to exceed $125,000. Funds are available in the
Automotive Gas Account No. 110-4331-413-2170.
Action:
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J. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND CAL COPS
SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDS (SLEF).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize Palm Desert Police Department to
purchase a new LIDAR Prolaser III hand held radar unit and a set
of replacement batteries for existing units; the cost is approximately
$4,751.36; 2) authorize Kustom Signals, Lenexa, Kansas, as the
sole source vendor of subject products – funds are available in
Account No. 229-4210-422-3914.
Action:
K. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE NINE ELECTRONIC
CITATION SYSTEMS, ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE,
WARRANTIES, AND LICENSING.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize Palm Desert Police Department to
purchase nine Electronic Citation Systems, ancillary equipment,
software, warranties, and licensing from Crossroads Systems,
Brea, California, in the amount of $68,584.16 -- funds are available
in Account No. 110-4210-422-4045.
Action:
L. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF A CONTRIBUTION OF FUNDS
TO COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (CVWD) FOR EXTRA
PAVING ASSOCIATED WITH IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 53
TRUNK SEWER PROJECT.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize a contribution of $60,000 to CVWD for
extra paving associated with Improvement District No. 53 Trunk
Sewer Project -- funds are available in the Street Resurfacing
Account No. 110-4311-433-3320.
Action:
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M. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL FLEET
REPAIRS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/09.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the use of Hovley Tire, Palm Desert,
California, for those general fleet repair services that cannot be
accomplished by the City's Mechanic for FY 2008-09, in an amount
not to exceed $100,000 – funds are available in Account No. 100-
4331-413-3340.
Action:
N. REQUEST FOR DIRECTION TO A REQUEST BY THE CITY OF
RANCHO MIRAGE TO INSTALL A TRAFFIC SIGNAL ON MONTEREY
AVENUE NORTH OF 35TH AVENUE.
Rec: Direct staff to the appropriate course of action in response to the
City of Rancho Mirage's request to install a traffic signal on
Monterey Avenue approximately 750 feet north of 35th Avenue.
Action:
O. REQUEST TO ADOPT CITYWIDE STREET PAVEMENT
PRESERVATION PROGRAM.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Receive and file the Pavement Preservation
Program report; 2) adopt the recommendations contained in the
subject report.
Action:
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEM FOR VILLA PORTOFINO PHASE 2 PROJECT.
Rec: Receive and file informational report for Villa Portofino Phase 2
project of Tract 29498.
Action:
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Q. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO DEFER THE COLLECTION OF
TUMF FEES.
Rec: That the City Council express preference for the timing of the
collection of TUMF fees.
Action:
XV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
XVI. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION CONCERNING AN
ORDINANCE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION, DESIGNATION,
PROTECTION, AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE CITY'S CULTURAL
RESOURCES.
Rec: That the City Council provide direction regarding preparation of a
Cultural Resources Ordinance for the City of Palm Desert.
Action:
XVII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE FINAL ENGINEER'S REPORT
AND APPROVAL TO ORDER THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CONSOLIDATED PALM
DESERT LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR
2008/09.
Rec: By Minute Motion, continue this matter until the meeting of June 26,
2008.
Action:
B. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A STREET NAME CHANGE FOR THE
PORTION OF HIGHWAY 74 WITHIN THE PALM DESERT CITY LIMIT.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 08-46, approving
the street name change for Highway 74 within the Palm Desert city
limits.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
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XVIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
B. CITY ATTORNEY
C. CITY CLERK
1. Reminder to adjourn this meeting to a Joint City
Council/Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority Strategic
Objectives Session --Thursday, June 19, 2008, at 8:30 a.m., at the
Marriott Desert Springs.
Action:
2. Request to discuss Summer Meeting Schedule for the months of July
and August 2008.
Action:
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
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2008
FUTURE MEETINGS:
June 16, 2008 3:00 p.m. Citizens’ Advisory Cmte.-Proj. Area 4
Administrative Conference Room
June 17, 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
June 18, 2008 9:00 a.m. Art in Public Places Commission
Visitor Center-72567 Highway 111
11:30 a.m. Landscape Beautification Cmte.
Public Works Conference Room
June 24, 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 Rm
June 25, 2008 3:00 p.m. Library Promotion Cmte.(Adj. Mtng.)
Administrative Conference Room
June 26, 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 6th day of June, 2008.
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Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk
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