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REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER .
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Deputy City Cierk Grace Mendoza convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m. Due to the
lack of a quorum, she immediately adjourned the meeting to 3:30 p.m.
Mayor Finerty reconvened the meeting at 3:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Excused Absence:
Councilmember Jean M. Benson Mayor Pro Tem Jim Ferguson
Councilman Richard S. Kelly
Councilman Robert A. Spiegel
Mayor Cindy Finerty
Also Present: �
John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager/RDA Executive Director
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Justin McCarthy, ACM for Redevelopment
Stephen Y. Aryan, Assistant to the City Manager
Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety
Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development
Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Janet M. Moore, Director of Housing
Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
Bill Hunley, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire
Misty Reynolds, Sergeant, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A (CLOSED SESSION ITEMS)
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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: APN 628-130-015
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Lauri Aylaian/City of Palm Desert/
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Barracuda, LLC
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
2) Property: APN 628-130-008
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Lauri Aylaian/City of Palm Desert/
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: David Nelson
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
Upon a motion by Kelly, second by Benson, and 4-0 vote of the City Council, with
Ferguson ABSENT, Mayor Finerty adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 3:31 p.m.
She reconvened the meeting at 4:00 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 Robert A. Spiegel
VII. INVOCATION - Councilmember Jean M. Benson
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VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B
MR. JIM SWANNER, Buttonwood Drive, Paim Desert, stated that as a member of
this community, he's attended several council meetings to make his voice heard on
issues that affected him, and each time he is directed to stand for the Pledge of
Allegiance and Invocation. As a person who had not received the gift of faith, he
preferred not to be directed to stand for the invocation and that the Council not be
directed by its religious faith in anyway. He voted for some of the Councilmembers
based on their history, education, life experience, and charisma, and at the very
least, he asked that the word "we" be removed from the invocation. He understood
his request would probably not be granted any more than the first class of Palm
Desert High School students who voted to be the Palm Desert Sun Devils and
ended up with the name Aztecs, or the nonbelievers like him who are forced to live
under a blazing cross each night, or the gay and lesbian community forced to live
as second-class citizens, or the Muslims, American Indians, and ironically the
Aztecs, all exterminated under the banner of the cross for being heathens. His
point was that he knew the Council would limit the number of tattoo shops visible
to tourists in town, because image was important and they don't want to offend the
conservatives. However, he recently saw a young man with the words"Love, Hope,
and Faith" and a cross prominently tattooed on his neck, which occurred to him, if
wearing religion on your skin became half as popular as blazing it across the rear
window of a vehicle, the Council may be cutting off its nose to spite its face.
MR. HAROLD MEYERMAN, Chairman of the Palm Springs Art Museum (PSAM),
stated he assumed the Council was aware it would be discussing a possible annex
of the PSAM in Palm Desert. He noted Director of the Palm Springs Art Museum
Steve Nash and Trustee Ed Monarch were present as well. He said this matter had
been discussed with their Board and had obtained support to proceed, which
obviously was conditional upon a number of issues that need to be developed and
decided. He said they've looked at various plans over the years to move to the
eastern part of the Valley, including Indian Wells, but those plans were put on hold
because of the economy. They are excited to discuss this matter because the City
visibly supported the arts, most notably through quality sculptures along EI Paseo
and elsewhere, stating it was important for them to think of a joint venture with the
City. He said the PSAM reached out to all the various communities; admission was
up from 70,000 four years ago to 150,000 this year; it handled 7,000 students four
years ago and it was up to 45,000; and membership had increased significantly.
From their perspective, combining the resources and interest from the City of Palm
Desert with the Art Museum in Palm Springs will be a wonderful opportunity for all
concerned. The benefits will go beyond occupying a facility in Palm Desert,
because it will provide cross-marketing opportunities with residents, neighboring
cities, dining,tourism, shopping, and obviouslyadditional revenue,which had come
about in Palm Springs in the last several years. He understood the City will have
a reduction in overhead expenses if the Visitor Center is moved, but the Museum
will incur significant expense for exhibitions and staffing, because they are
committed to providing a first-class museum, and they cannot fail. They are
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planning for significant exhibitions that will attract many people and have no doubt
a successful program can be developed between the City and the Art Museum.The
team is convinced that if they can make it work, they will look back one day and
wonder what took so long.
MR. STEVE NASH, Director of Palm Springs Art Museum, stated they were excited
about creating a destination institution in Palm Desert, which will be a major magnet
for art lovers, and a cultural tourism for the community and the entire lower valley.
He said this was a key opportunity to expand its outreach educationally into the
eastern end of the valley. He said it was also a great opportunity for Palm Desert
to make something happen here, which was quite unique. Some of the
programming they plan to create, if given the opportunity, is a museum program that
is comparable to any one of its size in the nation. Their exhibitions are of the
highest quality artwork that includes paintings,sculptures, photography,art classes,
fashion, and it will cover a whole range of art materials, media, and themes. He
said they will organize community days where they would have weekend days
devoted to family, children, and adult activities, drop-in weekend sessions where
people will be able to view videos, films, and art instruction/education. He said
education was a key aspect of their program because they will be able to reach out
to the schools in Palm Desert and beyond. They will also be setting up bus tours
and docent programs where high school students will be part of a docent team that
will specialize in this particular facility and also lead tours for school groups from the
lower valley. Additionally, they will include a major sculpture garden, because the
grounds at the Visitor Center are beautiful. They plan to be open six days a week
with some evening hours for regular museum activities. He said the Museum will
be a dynamic, active, and energetic institution that the City can be extremely proud.
He believed the Museum will increase its visibility, attendance, and membership.
They plan to workwith the Palm DesertArt In Public Places program,which already
exists and go beyond.
Councilman Kelly asked what was the proposed name for the complex.
MR. NASH responded they have not thought of one yet, but they were in
discussions with the City Manager. He agreed it was a key point for everyone
involved.
Councilman Kelly stated the name of the facility will be a challenge, because he
believed it would have to be identified with the City of Palm Desert.
MR. NASH stated there will be cost involved forstaffing, renovation of complex, cost
of programs, and they plan to undertake a major fund-raising program in the fall to
come up with the funding for the move. He made an invitation to the Council to visit
the Palm Springs Art Museum, because it has been revolutionized, and that same
energy and sense of quality could be focused here in Palm Desert.
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MR. ED MONARCH, stated he was a resident of Indian Wells, Trustee of the Palm
Springs Art Museum, and served as the Mayor of Indian Wells. He's worked many
years with the PSAM on similar projects to bring some form or another of the
Museum to the eastern part of the valley, and he believed the association with the
City of Palm Desert was a natural fit. As trustee to the McCallum Theatre, he was
aware of the City of Palm Desert's relationship with the McCallum Theatre and knew
the great attributes it's brought to both parties. He said the Art Museum was in the
top 50 of the most attended museums in the United States that had a nationwide
reputation, which he was proud to be associated. He encouraged the Council as
these matters progressed, because the endeavor will be great for both the east
valley and the City of Palm Desert. He assured the Council it had the City of Indian
Wells support in this development.
IX. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
A. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF
JUNE 1 - 7, 2010, AS "INTERNATIONAL PICKLEBALL WEEK" IN THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Finerty presented the proclamation to
College of the Desert Instructor Tom Bannon.
MR. BANNON stated that on behalf of the pickleball community and as the
instructor of pickleball at College of the Desert, they appreciated the
proclamation.
B. PRESENTATION OF THE 2010 INLAND EMPIRE SECTION OF THE
AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION'S GRASSROOTS INITIATIVE
AWARD TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
PROGRAM.
Public Arts Coordinator Deborah Schwartz stated the Public Art Program for
the City of Palm Desert won the 2010 Inland Empire Grassroots Award from
the American Planning Association. She said it was unique to have an art
program win this award, and she and Ms. Aylaian accepted the award last
week, which was now being presented to the Council.
Mayor Finerty accepted the award and stated the Council appreciated all the
hard work.
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C. APPOINTMENT OF PAMELA MARTIN TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS & CONDEMNATION.
Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, concur with the recommendation of
staff and appoint Ms. Pamela Martin to the Building Board of Appeals &Condemnation to
fill Walter Pruter's vacancy(term 12/31/10). Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried
by a 4-0 vote, with Ferguson ABSENT.
D. REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT OF CITY DESIGNEE TO THE
COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP BOARD
(JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY).
Responding to question, Mayor/Chairman Finerty stated she didn't know if
this was something Mayor Pro TemNice Chairman Ferguson wished to
continue to serve on or not and thought Economic Development Manager
Ruth Ann Moore would be a good candidate.
Ms. Moore stated Mayor Pro TemNice Chairman Ferguson's term expired
in October. She said cities have appointed councilmembers and staff to
represent their city. She said this was a one-year term, and due to the
reorganizing of the baard, thirteen positions will be for one year, and in the
following years all positions will stagger on a finro-year basis.
Councilman/Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, appoint Ruth Ann Moore
as the City of Palm Desert representative to the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership
Board. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Ferguson
ABSENT.
E. PRESENTATION from the Lincoln Elementary After School Program.
Ms. Riddle presented a"Thank you" bannerthat was created bythe students
that attend the Lincoln Elementary After School Program. The banner was
a show of appreciation to the Council for their support of the program.
Councilman Spiegel stated the principal from Lincoln Elementary School
informed him that 86% of their students were in the poverty level income, so
he believed this was a great program.
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X. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 13, 2010, and the
Special Joint City Council, Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority
Meeting of April 30, 2010.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 231, 235, and 236.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORTS for the Months
of February 2010 and March 2010 (Joint Consideration with the
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency).
Rec: Receive and file.
D. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Chicken Pie
Factory, 77-932 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
E. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Dogo's,
36-901 Cook Street, Suite 1, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
F. CITY COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
1. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting of May 4, 2010.
2. Public Safety Commission Meeting of March 29, 2010.
Rec: Receive and file.
G. LETTER OF RESIGNATION from Robert Duncan — Citizens' Advisory
Committee for Project Area No. 4.
Rec: Receive with very sincere regret.
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H. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION of City Council Resolutions, Setting Forth Its
Findings and Authorizing the Destruction of Files from the Department of
Building & Safety that Have Been Digitally Imaged.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution Nos.: 1) 2010 - 28 -
December 2009 Records; 2) 2010 - 29 - January 2010 Records;
3) 2010 - 30 - February 2010 Records; 4) 2010 - 31 - Closed
Investigations - Set Number Four.
I. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-32-A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Palm Desert, California, Setting Forth Its Findings and Authorizing the
Destruction of Files from Code Compliance that Have Been Digitally Imaged
(Files Dated 2006).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
J. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Streamline the Use of Various
Vendors and Qualified Service Providers by Approving the Abatement
Services Vendors List and Granting Exception to Bidding Requirements as
Provided for by Section 3.32.090 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code for
Fiscal Years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve of and authorize staff to use vendors
specified on the Abatement Services Vendors List as provided in the
accompanying staff report;2)grant exception to bidding requirements
as provided for by Section 3.32.090 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code for Fiscal Years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 for the
Abatement Services Vendors List.
K. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Solicit Bids for the Miscellaneous
Drainage Project and the Traffic Signal System Interconnect Project.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize staff to solicit bids for: 1) Miscellaneous
Drainage Project (Contract No. C29750, Project No. 520-05);
2) Traffic Signal System Interconnect Project (Contract No. C29760,
Project No. 553-99).
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L. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of a One-year Extension of Contract with
CleanStreet in the Amount of $20,280 for City-maintained Parking Lot
Sweeping Services for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 and Authorize Appropriations
from Business Improvement District Reserve Funds(Contract No. C28841).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve a one-year extension of the subject
contract with CleanStreet, Gardena, California, in the amount of
$20,280($1,690/month)for City-maintained Parking Lot Sweeping for
FY 2010-2011; 2) appropriate $2,152 from the Unobligated Reserve
Fund Collection in Fund 277; 3) appropriate $3,129 from the
Unobligated Reserve Fund Collection in Fund 282; 4) authorize the
Mayor to execute the agreement.
Upon a motion by Kelly, second by Spiegel, and 4-0 vote of the City Council, with
Ferguson ABSENT, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
XII. RESOLUTIONS
None
XIII. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
None
For Adoption:
None
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XIV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION OF CONTRACTS WITH TRI COUNTY
COMPANY AND CLOUDBURST ENGINEERING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $52,253.35 FOR REPAIR OF WELL NO. 1 AT THE
DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT.
Councilman Kelly stated he suspected if the well wasn't fix,there wouidn't be
any water or choice in the matter, and on that basis he would move for
approval.
Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Ratify a contract with Tri County
Pump Company, San Bernardino,:California, in an amount not to exceed $43,412.40 for
repairs to Well No. 1 at Desert Willow Golf Resort (Contract No. C29770A ; 2) ratify a
contract with Cloudburst Engineering, Palm Desert, California, in an amount not to exceed
$8,840.95 for the motor repair associated with Well No. 1 at Desert Willow Golf Resort
(Contract No. C29770B); 3) appropriate $52,253.35 from the Golf Course Maintenance
Account, No. 241-4195-495-8092 for this purpose. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and
carried by a 4-0 vote, with Ferguson ABSENT.
B. REQUEST FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF OUTSIDE AGENCY
FUNDING (CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS) FOR FISCAL YEAR
2010-2011.
Councilman Spiegel stated he was sorry that Ronald Reagan School didn't
request funds.
Mayor Finerty responded the City was told they didn't want any money.
Councilmember Benson thanked the committee for stepping up with the
Historical Society and Sister City Program, which are both vital to the City of
Palm Desert programs. They are not non-profits organizations, but operate
as such and do a lot to foster relationships within the City and Sister City.
Councilman Spiegel stated Shelterfrom the Storm will lose almost$1 million
from the State, so whatever can be done will be appreciated.
Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1)Approve the award of charitable
contributions totaling$221,000 to the agencies listed in the accompanying staff report,with
associated restrictions and conditions; 2) authorize the Mayorto execute the Agreements
with said agencies for the awarded funding. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by
a 4-0 vote, with Ferguson ABSENT.
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C. CONSIDERATION OFTHE INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY THE
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 FOR THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1.
Councilman Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution
No. 2010-33, declaring intention to levy the annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2010-2011
for the City of Palm Desert Benefit Assessment District No. 1 pursuant to the Benefit
Assessment Act of 1982, and appointing a time and place for the public hearing on these
matters. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote,with Ferguson ABSENT
D. CONSIDERATION OFTHE INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PALM DESERT
CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2010-2011, AND TO GRANT PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PALM DESERT
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011.
Councilmember Benson moved to waive further reading and adopt: 1) Resolution
No. 2010-34, initiating the proceedings for the levy and collection of annual assessments
for the Palm Desert Consolidated Landscape and Lighting District for FY 2010-2011;
2) Resolution No. 2010 - 35, declaring the intent to levy and collect annual assessments
forthe Palm Desert Consolidated Landscape and Lighting District,and granting preliminary
approval of the Engineer's Report for FY 2010-2011. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and
carried by a 4-0 vote, with Ferguson ABSENT.
E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE USE OF SPECIFIC AUTOMOTIVE
FACILITIES FOR SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL FLEET REPAIRS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000
FROM OZZIE'S AUTOMOTIVE, INC., AS THE PRIMARY SOURCE AND
HILLTOP AUTOMOTIVE AS THE ALTERNATIVE SOURCE.
Responding to question, Mr. Greenwood said this request was opened up to
all the local mechanics near the Corporation Yard.
Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the use of specific
automotive facilities for supplemental general fleet repairs for FY 2010-2011 in an amount
not to exceed $100,000 from Ozzie's Automotive, Inc., Palm Desert, California, as the
primary source and Hilltop Automotive, Palm Desert, California, as an alternative source—
funds are budgeted in General Fund Account No. 110-4331-413-3340 - Repairs and
Maintenance-Motor Vehicle Fleet. Motion was seconded by Kelly, and carried by a 4-0
vote, with Ferguson ABSENT.
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F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF GAS AND DIESEL
FUEL FROM KENNY STRICKLAND, THE SOCO GROUP, INC., AND
LEE ESCHER OIL CO., INC., FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $125,000.
Councilmember Benson moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the purchase of gas
and diesel fuel from Kenny Strickland, Coachella, California; The SoCo Group Inc.,
Carlsbad, California; and Lee Escher Oil Co. Inc., Coachella, California,for FY 2010-2011
in an amount not to exceed $125,000 — funds are budgeted in General Fund Account
No. 110-4331-413-2170-Auto Fleet Supply-Auto Gas. Motion was seconded by Kelly and
carried by a 4-0 vote, with Ferguson ABSENT.
G. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE NOTICE OF DETERMINATION FOR
THE FREE RIGHT-TURN LANE FROM FRED WARIIVG DRIVE TO
HIGHWAY 111 (PROJECT NO. 658-08).
Responding to question, Mr. Greenwood confirmed there were funds in the
budget for this project.
Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, adopt the Negative Declaration
(ND) 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 forthe Free Right-turn Lane from Fred Waring Drive to Highway 111 (Project No.
658-08)—funds are available in Measure"A"Account No.213-4384-433-4001 -Right Turn
Lane-Fred Waring Drive to Highway 111 — no General Fund money is being used for this
expenditure. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Ferguson
ABSENT.
H. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE AREA NO. 1 TO PINNACLE LANDSCAPE COMPANY,
INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $87,948, AND INCLUDE REPAIR WORK AND
SERVICES AT THE SPECIFIED CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
20% OF THE CONTRACT (CONTRACT NO. C29480, PROJECT
NO. 901-10).
Councilman Spiegel questioned whether a company in Santa Ana can do the
job for less than a local company.
Landscape Manager Spencer Knight responded the company seemed to
think so. Further responding, he said the company met the minimum
contract specifications, and they have a presence in Palm Desert; therefore,
would hire local workers.
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Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1)Award the subject contract for
Landscape Maintenance Area No. 1 to Pinnacle Landscape Company, Inc., Santa Ana,
California, in the amount of$87,948; 2) include repair work and services at the specified
contract amount, not to exceed 20%of the contract amount(or$17,590); 3) authorize the
Mayor to execute the Contract — funds are available in General Fund Account
No. 110-4614-453-3370 - Repair/Maintenance Medians. Motion was seconded by Kelly
and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Ferguson ABSENT.
I. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE AREA NO. 2 TO PINNACLE LANDSCAPE COMPANY,
INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,596, AND INCLUDE REPAIR WORK AND
SERVICES AT THE SPECIFIED CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
20% OF THE CONTRACT (CONTRACT NO. C29490, PROJECT
NO. 902-10).
Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1)Award the subject contract for
Landscape Maintenance Area No. 2 to Pinnacle Landscape Company, Inc., Santa Ana,
California, in the amount of$79,596; 2) include repair work and services at the specified
contract amount, not to exceed 20%of the contract amount(or$15,919); 3)authorize the
Mayor to execute the Contract — funds are available in General Fund Account
No. 110-4614-453-3370 - Repair/Maintenance Medians. Motion was seconded by Kelly
and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Ferguson ABSENT.
J. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE AREA NO. 6 TO PINNACLE LANDSCAPE COMPANY,
INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $93,852, AND INCLUDE REPAIR WORK AND
SERVICES AT THE SPECIFIED CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
20% OF THE CONTRACT (CONTRACT NO. C29510, PROJECT
NO. 906-10).
Responding to question, Landscape Manager Spencer Knight said Andy's
Landscape did not qualify one of their licenses that's required to apply
pesticides, but they could have qualified if they had submitted a
subcontractor at the time of the bid opening, but they didn't. Further
responding, he said staff are experts at monitoring new contracts.
Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Deem the lowest bid from
Andy's Landscape, Palm Desert, California, as non-responsive; 2) award the subject
contract for Landscape Maintenance Area No. 6 to Pinnacle Landscape Company, Inc.,
Santa Ana, California, in the amount of$93,852; 3) include repair work and services at the
specified contract amount, not to exceed 20% of the contract amount (or $18,770);
4) authorize the Mayor to execute the Contract — funds are available in General Fund
Account No. 241-4195-495-3320 - Desert Willow. Motion was seconded by Kelly and
carried by a 4-0 vote, with Ferguson ABSENT.
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K. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE AREA NO. 7 TO PINNACLE LANDSCAPE COMPANY,
INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,160, AND INCLUDE REPAIR WORK AND
SERVICES AT THE SPECIFIED CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
20% OF THE CONTRACT (CONTRACT NO. C29520, PROJECT
NO. 907-10).
Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1)Award the subject contract for
Landscape Maintenance Area No. 7 to Pinnacle Landscape Company, Inc., Santa Ana,
California, in the amount of $65,160; 2) include repair work and services at the specified
contract amount, not to exceed 20% of the contract amount(or$13,032); 3)authorize the
Mayor to execute the Contract — funds are available in their respective Landscape and
Lighting Assessment District Accounts. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a
4-0 vote, with Ferguson ABSENT.
L. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE AREA NO. 9 TO MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE SERVICES,
INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF$141,960,AND INCLUDE REPAIR WORK AND
SERVICES AT THE SPECIFIED CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
20% OF THE CONTRACT (CONTRACT NO. C29530, PROJECT
NO. 909-10).
Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Award the subject contract for
Landscape Maintenance Area No. 9 to Merchants Landscape Services, Inc., Palm Springs,
California, in the amount of$141,960; 2) include repairwork and services atthe specified
contract amount, not to exceed 20% of the contract amount(or$28,392); 3) authorize the
Mayor to execute the Contract — funds are available in General Fund Account
No. 110-4614-453-3370-Repair/Maintenance Medians. Motion was seconded by Spiegel
and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Ferguson ABSENT.
M. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE AREA NO. 16 TO VWTAGE ASSOCIATES, INC., IN THE
AMOUNT OF $116,400, AND INCLUDE REPAIR WORK AND SERVICES
AT THE SPECIFIED CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED 20% OF
THE CONTRACT (CONTRACT NO. C29540, PROJECT NO. 916-10).
Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1)Award the subject contract for
Landscape Maintenance Area No. 16 to Vintage Associates, Inc., Bermuda Dunes,
California, in the amount of$116,400; 2) include repair work and services at the specified
contract amount, not to exceed 20% of the contract amount(or$23,280); 3) authorize the
Mayor to execute the Contract — funds are available in General Fund Account
No. 110-4611-453-3320 - Repair/Maintenance Landscaping Services, and Account
No. 110-4611-453-3371 - Tri-Cities Sports Facility. Motion was seconded by Kelly and
carried by a 4-0 vote, with Ferguson ABSENT.
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N. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE AREA NO. 17 TO KIRKPATRICK LANDSCAPING
SERVICES, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF$138,696,AND INCLUDE REPAIR
WORK AND SERVICES AT THE SPECIFIED CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED 20% OF THE CONTRACT (CONTRACT NO. C29550,
PROJECT NO. 917-10).
Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1)Award the subject contract for
Landscape Maintenance Area No. 17 to Kirkpatrick Landscaping Services, Inc., Indio,
California, in the amount of$138,696; 2) include repair work and services at the specified
contract amount, not to exceed 20%of the contract amount(or$27,739); 3)authorize the
Mayor to execute the Contract — funds are available in General Fund Account
No. 110-4610-453-3320 - Repair/Maintenance Landscaping Service, and Account No.
110-4611-453-3320 - Repair/Maintenance Landscaping Service. Motion was seconded
by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Ferguson ABSENT.
O. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE AREA N0. 18 TO SIERRA LANDSCAPE COMPANY, INC.,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,112, AND INCLUDE REPAIR WORK AND
SERVICES AT THE SPECIFIED CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
20% OF THE CONTRACT (CONTRACT NO. C29560, PROJECT
NO. 918-10).
Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Waive non-substantial bid
irregularity and award the subject contract for Landscape Maintenance Area No. 18 to
Sierra Landscape Company, Inc., Palm Desert, California, in the amount of $50,112; 2)
include repair work and services at the specified contract amount, not to exceed 20% of
contract amount(or$10,022); 3) authorize the Mayor to execute the Contract—funds are
available in General Fund Account No. 110-4611-453-3320 - Repair/Maintenance
Landscaping Service. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote, with
Ferguson ABSENT.
P. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR DESIGN SERVICES —
FRED WARING DRIVE AND MONTEREY AVENUE IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT — TO KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., IN THE
AMOUNT OF $271,200 (CONTRACT NO. C29780).
Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1)Award the subject contract for
design services for the Fred Waring Drive and Monterey Avenue Improvement Project to
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Riverside, California, in the amount of $271,200; 2)
authorize the Mayor to execute the subject agreement — funding is available in Account
No. 213-4383-433-4001 - Fred Waring Drive and Monterey Avenue Turn Pockets — no
General Fund money is being used for this expenditure. Motion was seconded by Kelly
and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Ferguson ABSENT.
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XV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XVI. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT,
ADDING CHAPTER 25.130-LOCATION OF MISCELLANEOUS USES-TO
THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE Case No. ZOA 10-69 (City of
Palm Desert, Applicant).
Councilman Spiegel stated he had a conflict of interest and recused himself
and left the Council Chamber.
MS. CARLA LYTLE, Owner of Body Accents, Highway 111, Palm Desert,
stated she owned a body tattoo and body piercing business and has
conducted her business with a proud attitude in the City of Palm Desert for
two decades. As a businesswoman, she didn't like the idea of a lot of
competition and would like to be the only business on Highway 111;
however, she realized that would be unfair. She said several things bothered
her about the Ordinance relating to State law. State law states that
permanent cosmetics and tattooing are the same thing, which is applying
pigment beneath the skin. The City was attempting to separate permanent
cosmetics from tattooing when essentially it was the same thing according
to the State of California,which was herfirst concern. Secondly, categorizing
her business as Miscellaneous Use and stating it didn't fit the upscale resort
community of Palm Desert. She said her tattoo and body piercing studios
were upscale, and while there are some that give the image of the old school
bikers' attitude or gang feeling, most do not run their business that way.
Many are upscale with real art displayed on the walls. She said her
customers walked in from EI Paseo and all over the valley. In fact, she had
just tattooed a lady from Cathedral City, even though there are tattoo studios
in Cathedral City, but this lady felt more comfortable in her studio because
she was recommended by her friends. She said her customers came from
all over the world, because they come to an upscale area and receive
upscale artwork. She said tattooing had changed, and it was now very
mainstream. She said people came to the City not only to enjoy the beauty
of Palm Desert and to shop on EI Paseo, but also to get tattooed or pierced.
She noted a tattoo was not an inexpensive proposition, because an average
tattoo can cost $200, which was equal to purchasing a purse on EI Paseo.
She didn't appreciate the City categorizing tattoo and piercing parlors as if
they were bad. She was also opposed to the City attempting to separate
permanent cosmetics and tattoos, because according to the Health and
Safety Code, they were one and the same. Additionally, she said anyone
can open up a permanent makeup facility and still do tattoos.
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MR. RONALD SHARP, Owner of 111 Tattoo Studio, Highway 111, Palm
Desert, stated he hoped to defuse the stereotype of tattoo artists and people
associated with them. He thought about appearing before the Council in a
suit and tie to try to impress the Council with his charm and good looks, but
he decided to just be real. He brought his two children to the City Council
meeting and stated his daughter performed at the open call at the McCallum
Theatre and his son was a piano virtuoso at the Steinway Foundation. When
he came to Palm Desert in 1999, Palm Desert wasn't his first choice, but he
thought it was a good place to raise his children and do his artwork. He said
by the grace of God he moved here and was hired by Ms. Lytle, whom he
worked for a long time. However, he stopped tattooing and started another
business conducting smog tests for the Environmental Protection Agency for
the Government, but he decided to return to tattooing. He said the landlords
trusted him enough to open up a tattoo shop in their building, and he's been
working in that building for thirteen years. He said if other shops are not
allowed on Highway 111 or EI Paseo, he will have enough work to continue,
but his landlord started being a little different prior to this whole Ordinance
and asked him to take signs down and is not fixing the water problems. He
wondered whether he will be able to move across the street or will his
landlord be able to raise his rent. He said he didn't want another shop to
open up on the street, but it was America and others should be allowed to
open up business.
Mr. Erwin noted the issue about being able to move or relocate was
previously raised, and the Ordinance included a provision that allowed
existing businesses to expand, reduce, move, or relocate to certain areas.
Councilmember Benson asked if the proposed Ordinance applied to new
businesses only.
Mr. Erwin answered yes, stating existing tattoo parlors can expand, reduce,
move, or relocate.
Councilmember Benson stated she wanted to make sure existing owners
knew the proposed Ordinance didn't apply to them.
Mayor Finerty concurred, stating it was Council's direction.
Councilman Kelly stated he didn't have a tattoo or any intentions of having
one and was appreciative his children didn't have them as well. Additionally,
he's never had a massage. However, he recognized that society out there
was different from his philosophy about tattoos, and it didn't view things the
same way, but tattoos didn't have a good image, right or wrong. However,
he respected people's freedom of choice. He said if people wanted to have
a tattoo or sky dive, he didn't care as long as they didn't land on his home.
He didn't know how this item got placed on the agenda to begin with, but the
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City spent thousands of dollars to create a better image in the City of Palm
Desert and the result of having this tattoo item on the agenda had caused
thousands of dollars in negative advertising. He said The Desert Sun was
more than willing to sell tattooing by having it on the front page, "Tattoos in
Palm Desert." The newspaper didn't say anything about the other stores
involved, and if the City was not going to have tattoo shops on EI Paseo and
Highway 111, he wondered where they would be allowed. He said if the
Council chose Gateway or University Park, the students can walk across the
street from the University to have a tattoo if allowed there. He had a problem
with this whole matter being brought up, because he believed people should
have the freedom to use their property as they see fit. He said if the Council
ran a well-run City and the cost of doing business in Palm Desert had to be
a high-scale retail organization, then that's the way it ought to do it, but as far
as he was concerned, the Council had tattooed the City of Palm Desert with
a black eye.
Councilmember Benson disagreed with Councilman Kelly's comments,
because years ago she recalled how the Council used to beat up on
Cathedral City for their image and the kinds of stores they had along the
main street going through, which was Highway 111, and they cleaned up
their act. She believed five tattoo parlors on Highway 111 were enough and
the proposed Ordinance was fair to those who had chosen to conduct
business in Palm Desert and they are welcomed. She said other cities in the
Coachella Valley have certain places for them, but she didn't think Palm
Desert needed to have them all in one area. She had requested the
Ordinance to be modified to protect existing businesses and allow them to
relocate or remain so they wouldn't be gauged by their landlord, which was
a problem on Highway 111. She said the landlords didn't fix the buildings up
and they looked crappy, yet they try to raise the rent on the tenants. She
said the City should have an ordinance to obligate the landlords to do
something to make the front of the building look better, but as it stood, the
City didn't have any control over them fixing the building. She said the
proposed Ordinance was one way of controlling the appearance of Highway
111, because a lot of money is spent on the City's image. She too did not
have a tattoo, yet some of her family members did, but if they choose to
have one, they won't visit her.
Mayor Finerty concurred with Councilmember Benson in that she didn't have
a tattoo or have any intentions of having one. She believed the five
businesses on Highway 111 in such a small area of Palm Desert was
enough. She said the way this matter came to her attention was from
constituents that asked her to look at the area between San Luis Rey and
Portola Avenue and the image being created there. As a result of that, the
Planning Commission was asked the same question and went out and
looked at it. The Commission thought that perhaps a change in the
Ordinance was possible and it's gone through the process as required. She
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believed if Palm Desert was going to be a resort destination,the main streets
which are Highway 111 and EI Paseo need to look like a resort destination.
It was her opinion that tattoo establishments did not add to a resort
destination and five of them in one area was enough. At the last public
hearing, the Council listened to the public testimony and heard the concerns
about existing businesses not being able to expand, reduce, or relocate, and
landlords raising the rents. She said the Council continued the item to
address the concerns and believed the proposed Ordinance was a good
Ordinance that was in the best interest of the City.
Councilmember Benson moved to waive further reading and pass Ordinance No.
1213A to second reading, approving a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to add
Chapter 25.130 - Location of Miscellaneous Uses - to the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
Motion was seconded by Finerty and received a NO ACTION, with Benson and Finerty
voting AYE, Kelly voting NO, and Ferguson and Spiegel ABSENT.
Mr. Erwin noted an Ordinance required three affirmative votes;therefore,the
motion did not pass. He said the item may be continued to the next regular
meeting or removed from the agenda and placed back when the Council
desired.
Councilmember Benson moved to continue the matter to the meeting of June 10,
2010. Motion was seconded by Finerty and carried by a 2-1 vote, with Kelly voting NO,
and Ferguson and Spiegel ABSENT.
XVI1. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF A DECISION BY THE CITY
MANAGER AND PERMIT ADMINISTRATOR, REVOKING A MASSAGE
ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT FOR AC MASSAGE —SUBJECT PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 72-855 FRED WARING DRIVE, SUITE C-16 Massape
Establishment Permit No. 08-46021 (Lawrence Andrews, Appellant).
Mayor Finerty noted that Councilman Spiegel would not be present for the
two public hearing items on the agenda due to a conflict of interest with
massage establishments.
Assistant Planner Kevin Swartz stated at the February 11, 2010, City Council
Meeting,the Council directed thatthe appeal be referred to a Hearing officer.
On April 28, 2010, the appeal was heard and reviewed by the Hearing
Officer. On May 5, 2010, the Hearing Officer recommended the massage
establishment permit for AC Massage be revoked. Attached to the staff
report was a copy of the Hearing Officer's findings. The attorney for the
Applicant resubmitted a letter for reconsideration of the Hearing Officer's
decision. He concluded his report and stated that any questions will be
addressed by the City Attorney.
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Mayor Finerty declared the public hearing open and invited the Appellant to speak
on this matter.
MR. JOSEPH T. VODNOY, Attorney for the Appellant, Los Angeles,
California, stated he submitted a written response with regards to Arguments
In Support of Permittee's Request for Reconsideration of the Hearing
Officer's Decision,which is on file and of record in the office of the City Clerk.
He stated he wished to make some key points, because his letter was quite
comprehensive. First he asked the Council whether they would rely upon a
person's memory of what happened or a tape recording, because in this
case there was a tape recording of exactly what was said. He tried for
months to get the tape from the City without success, but finally obtained it
from the District Attorney's office just prior to the hearing. He said the tape
consisted of the undercover officer who led himself inside the location.
Secondly, it had officer's outside commenting on whatwas happening inside,
and at the end of the tape there was an interview with the technician herself.
When the text became available, he provided it to the Hearing Officer, the
City Attorney, and all interested parties. When he requested the tape
recording, he had no way of knowing what would be on it, which could have
provided incriminating information against AC Massage, but the recordings
exonerate his client, and it was crystal clear that no prosecution occurred.
However, the establishment was already closed, because there was an
allegation that the prosecution had occurred as stated in the notice from the
City Attorney, which was posted on the wall. He said the hearing officer
concluded there was no prosecution based on the tape recordings. He said
part of the tape was total silence with no indication that the officer was being
touched or what was occurring. He said there was simply a discussion of
"how much, how much," but there was no answer. Finally, toward the end
of the tape, the officer asked "is this for free." He said this was a situation
that was not supported by the best evidence possible, which was the tape
recording. He said the Hearing Officer said the undercover officer's
testimony was uncontradicted, which he disagreed. First of all, the Officer
provided a hearsay statement, which he objected. Additionally, the Officer
did not present himself for cross-examination. He said Ms. Kong, who was
the massage technician, denied all the charges. He was not able to call her
as a witness because, her Counsel, Mr. Jimenez didn't want her to lose her
fifth amendment right priorto her criminal case, which was still pending. He
said one was left to wonder if a tape recording was the best evidence, and
why no one at the City was willing to provide it. He also questioned why
drinking alcohol at 11:00 in the morning part of an investigation. He said if
this was a ruse, why wasn't it in the police report. In summary, he said the
Hearing Officer's opinion was based on inadmissable hearsay, which he
believed to be an illegal recommendation.
With no further testimony offered, Mayor Finerty closed the public hearing.
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Councilman Kelly moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2010 -
36,approving the findings and recommendation of the Hearing Officerto revoke an existing
Massage Establishment Permit forAC Massage—revocation being for noncompliance with
Section 5.87.180(B)(4) of the Palm Desert Municipal Code by operating in an illegal or
disorderly manner, by virtue of an arrest. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by
a 3-0 vote, with Ferguson and Spiegel ABSENT.
B. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION
DECISION TO REV�KE AN EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT(CUP)
FOR ANNA'S HEALTH SYSTEM, A MASSAGE THERAPY
ESTABLISHMENT LOCATED IN THE PALMS TO PINES WEST
SHOPPING MALL AT 72-655 HIGHWAY 111, SUITE B-7 Case
No. CUP 08-108 (Chun Hua Deng / Todd Hill, Applicants/Appellants).
Mayor Finerty noted that Councilman Spiegel would not be present for the
two public hearing items on the agenda due to a conflict of interest with
massage establishments.
Associate Planner Kevin Swartz stated on May 16, 2010, the Planning
Commission held a public hearing to revoke Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
08-108. On March 25, 2010, the Applicant appealed the Planning
Commission's decision for revocation, requesting a modification to the CUP
that would allow the owner to be the sole operator without employees. On
April 22, 2010, the Council referred the appeal to a Hearing Officer. On
May 10, 2010, the Hearing Officer heard the appeal, and during the hearing
the Applicant requested that the CUP be modified to eliminate the possibility
of future employees working on site rather than revoking the CUP entirely,
which would close the business. The Hearing Officer found that Anna's
Health System was in violation of the conditions of approval of the CUP. The
violations included not having a valid massage establishment permit, a
violation of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, and operating in a disorderly
and unlawful manner. The Hearing Officer recommended that the CUP be
permanently revoked and that the request for modification of the CUP
authorizing one employee be denied. Attached to the staff report was a copy
of the Hearing Officer's findings. He offered to answer any questions.
Mayor Finerty declared the public hearing open and invited testimony from the
Applicant or anyone wishing to speak on the matter. With no testimony offered, she
declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Kelly moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2010 -
37, approving the findings and recommendation of the Hearing Officer to revoke existing
CUP 08-108 for Anna's Health System Massage Establishment, and that the request for
modification of the CUP authorizing one employee be denied due to violations of the
Palm Desert Municipal Code. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 3-0 vote,
with Spiegel and Ferguson ABSENT.
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XVII1. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
Mr. Wohlmuth stated he received a notice from the City's Legislative
Advocate Anthony Gonsalves on Senate Bill 625. He said Senate Bill 625
was gutted and amended to address the Transient Occupancy Tax
(T.O.T.)/online administrative fee. He said the City had been fighting the
online reservation hotels,which are not fully funding the T.O.T. He prepared
a summary of what's happening and a letter of opposition. He has
scheduled a meeting with Assemblyman Brian Nestande who is on the
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee to discuss this matter. He
wished to inform the Council that it will be opposing Senate Bill 625 for any
attempt to take some of the City's T.O.T. Responding to question, he said
no official action was necessary, because the letter would be sent with the
City Manager's signature.
Mayor Finerty stated it seemed the online hotels were trying to get their foot
in the door to further manage their unmanageable budget on the backs of the
cities.
Mr. Wohlmuth agreed, stating he was concerned that online reservations at
hotels were an increasing percentage of the hotel bookings and the numbers
will increase.
Councilman Kelly suggested adding this matter to the Agenda and take
action to approve the letter. Mr. Wohlmuth agreed.
Councilman Kelly moved to add Consideration on Action on Senate Bill 625(Wright)
to the Agenda. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Ferguson
ABSENT.
1. CONSIDERATION on Action on Senate Bill 625 (Wright): Transient
Occupancy Tax Collection.
Responding to question, Mr. Wohlmuth said a letter will also be sent to
members of the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee.
Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, mail letters of opposition on Senate
Bill 625 (Wright) to California State Assemblyman Brian Nestande and the Assembly
Revenue and Taxation Committee. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 4-0
vote, with Ferguson ABSENT.
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B. CITY ATTORNEY
None
C. CITY CLERK
1. City Council Study Session - Thursday, June 10, 2010, at 2:00 p.m.,
Administrative Conference Room - Joslyn Center Long-range Plan.
Ms. Mendoza noted the reminder for the upcoming Study Session at the
Joslyn Center.
Councilmembers so noted the date
D. PUBLIC SAFETY
o Fire Department
None
o Police Department
None
E. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
o City Council Requests for Action:
None
o City Council Consideration of Travel Requests and Reports:
None
o City Council Committee Reports:
None
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o City Councii Comments:
None
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Benson, second by Spiegel, and 4-0 vote of the City Council, with
Ferguson ABSENT, Mayor Finerty adjourned the meeting at 5:12 p.m.
CINDY FINERTY, MAYOR
ATTEST:
GRACE L. MENDOZA, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
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