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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2012
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — A (CLOSED SESSION ITEMS)
Any person wishing to discuss any item of Closed Session business may address the
City Council or Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Board at
this point by stepping to the lectern and givinq 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 Successor Agency Board. Because the Brown Act
does not allow the City Council or Successor Agency Board to take action on items not
on the Agenda, members will not enter into discussion with speakers but may briefly
respond or instead refer the matter to staff for report and recommendation at a future
City Council or Successor Agency meeting.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
A. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to
litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b):
Number of potential cases: 2
B. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
1) City of Palm Desert v. Ronald Moers, Riverside County Superior
Court, Case No. INC1107144 (Addendum)
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Cindy Finerty
VII. INVOCATION - Mayor Robert A. Spiegel
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REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2012
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B
A. PRESENTATION OF ANIMAL ADOPTION FEATURE.
Action:
B. Any person wishing to discuss any item not scheduled for public hearing may
address the City Council or Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency Board at this point by stepping to the lectern and aivin
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 Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Board.
Because the Brown Act does not allow the City Council or Successor Agency to
the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Board to take action on items not on
the Agenda, members will not enter into discussion with speakers but may briefly
respond or instead refer the matter to staff for report and recommendation at a
future City Council or Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment
Agency 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., 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert,
CA 92260, telephone (760) 346-0611.
IX. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
A. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION, DECLARING SUPPORT FOR
"THE CHILDREN'S BILL OF RIGHTS."
Action:
B. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE JEANNIE KAYS FOR HER SERVICE
TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AS ITS CITY LIBRARIAN, JANUARY
2005 - AUGUST 2012.
C. INTRODUCTION OF COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT DR. JOEL KINNAMON.
Action:
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D. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM
YOUTH COMMITTEE MEMBER MITCHEL CHAPLIN AND FOR
APPOINTMENT OF DANIEL SANFORD TO THE COMMITTEE.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Accept letter of resignation from the Youth
committee by Mitchell Chaplin with very sincere regret; 2) appoint
Daniel Sanford to the Palm Desert Youth Committee (term
December 31, 2012).
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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 Meetings of July 12, July 26, and
August 9, 2012.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 300, 305, 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 22, 23, 24, 26, 30, 31, 32,
35, 39, and 41.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORTS for the Months
of May 2012 and June 2012 (Joint Consideration with the Successor
Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency).
Rec: Receive and file.
D. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by California
Pizza Kitchen, 73-080 El Paseo, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
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E. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Grill -A -
Burger, 73-091 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
F. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Fresh Agave
Mexican Bar & Grill, 73-325 Highway 111, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
G. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Hibachi City
buffet, 72-600 Dinah Shore Drive, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
H. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Stone Eagle
Golf Club, 48-099 Highway 74, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Tilted Kilt,
72-191 Highway 111, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
J. CITY COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
1. Art In Public Places Commission Meeting of May 16, 2012.
2. Audit, Investment & Finance Committee Meetings of May 22 and
June 26, 2012.
3. Marketing Committee Meeting of June 19, 2012.
4. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting of June 5, 2012.
Rec: Receive and file.
K. LETTER OF RESIGNATION from Michael Barnard - Parks & Recreation
Commission.
Rec: Receive with very sincere regret.
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REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2012
L. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION of Resolutions, Setting Forth Findings and
Authorizing the Destruction of Paper Files From the Department of
Building & Safety that Have Been Digitally Imaged (September 2011,
October 2011, November 2011, and December 2011 Records).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution Numbers: 1) 2012-55 -
September 2011 Records; 2) 2012-56 - October 2011 Records; 3)
2012-57 - November 2011 Records; 4) 2012-58 - December 2011
Records.
M. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Administrative Services Agreement with
WageWorks for Administration of the City's IRS Section 125 Flexible
Spending Accounts (Contract No. C32080).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the Reimbursement Services
Agreement with WageWorks for Administration of the City's Flexible
Spending Accounts.
N. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Amendment Two to the AB2766
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Palm Desert
and Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) (Contract No.
C29932).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Amendment Two to AB2766 MOU
between CVAG and CVAG Member Jurisdictions for the purpose of
operations and administration of the Regional PM10 Street
Sweeping Program; 2) authorize the City Manager to execute the
Amendment - AB2766 funds are derived from motor vehicle
registration fee surcharges - there is no direct fiscal impact to the
General Fund.
O. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK and Approval of Change
Order No. 1 to Contract No. C23110A - Highway 111 Sidewalk
Improvements Project (B & T Works, Wildomar, CA) (Project No. 697-05).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of
$3,975 to the subject contract and extend the contract time frame
by 13 days with no penalty assessed against the contractor, B & T
Works; 2) authorize the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1; 3)
accept the work as complete and authorize City Clerk to file a
Notice of Completion for the subject project - funds are available in
the Measure "A" Account, No. 213-4362-433-4001 - Highway 111
Improvements.
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REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2012
P. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK and Ratification of Payment
for Additional Work by Sladden Engineering for the Cook Street Drainage
and Intersection Improvements Project - Contract No. C29370C (Project
No. 505-03) (Cooley Construction, Inc., Hesperia, CA).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Accept the work as complete and authorize
City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the subject contract; 2)
ratify approval by the City Manager for an additional payment to
Sladden Engineering, Beaumont, California, for work requested by
the City in the amount of $16,581.70.
Q. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK - Contract No. C31460 -
Willows Room - Conference Room Lighting/Ceiling Remodel at Desert
Willow Golf Resort (Seto Construction, Inc., Bermuda Dunes, CA).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Accept the work as complete and authorize
the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the subject project;
2) declare the existing metal gate between the Willows Room lobby
and the Conference Room as surplus property and authorize staff
to dispose of it.
R. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK - Contract No. C31710 - 2012
Curb Ramp Modification Project (Project No. 753-12) (Simon Contracting,
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.
S. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Release Security for Tract No.
32498 and Accept New Security and Agreement Therefor (Harrison Road
Ventures, LLC, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize release of security for Tract No. 32498
and accept new security and agreement therefor.
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REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2012
T. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the First Annual Fall Concert Series -
2012.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the Fall 2012 Concert Series
Schedule; 2) approve Contract No. C32090A with Reaction in the
amount of $500; 3) approve Contract No. C32090B with Renee
Rojanaro in the amount of $1,350; 4) approve Contract No.
C32090C with Brent Payne and Dakota in the amount of $1,325; 5)
approve partnership with Family YMCA of the Desert for Surfin'
USA Performance; 6) approve expenditure with Studio Instrument
Rentals (SIR), Palm Springs, California, for concert professional
staff, instrument equipment, sound, and/or lighting in conjunction
with the concerts; 7) approve 5% fee with Gigmasters Online
Website for booking services of selected bands in an amount not to
exceed $200; 8) authorize Mayor to execute said contracts - funds
are available in Account No. 110-4416-414-3061.
U. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of 2012 Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade and
Sponsorship for the Event on Sunday, October 28.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Sponsorship in the amount of
$25,000 and in -kind Public Works Services for the Palm Desert
Golf Cart Parade; 2) authorize expenditure of funds from Account
No. 110-4416-414-3062; 3) permit the sale, possession, and
consumption of alcoholic beverages on City -owned property in
connection with the event on Sunday, October 28, 2012; 4)
authorize El Paseo road closure for the event; 5) waive Section
11.01.140 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code - Amplified Sound.
V. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Sponsorship Payment to Desert
Recreation District for the February 2013 International Sports Festival.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve payment in the amount of $26,000 to
Desert Recreation District for the 2013 International Sports Festival
from Account No. 110-4426-414-3062 - funds have been budgeted
to this Account for FY 2012-2013.
W. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of Out -of -State Travel for Captain Scott
Visyak, Palm Desert Fire Department, for Travel to Houston, Texas, to
Inspect and Take Possession of Palm Desert's New Medic Unit.
Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify Out -of -State Travel by Captain Scott
Visyak, Palm Desert Fire Department, for travel to Houston, Texas,
to inspect and take possession of Palm Desert's new Medic Unit.
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REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2012
X. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Out -of -State Travel for Palm Desert
Visitor Center coordinator to Attend the 2012 Las Vegas Souvenir and
Resort Gift Show from September 12-14.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Palm Desert Visitor Center
Coordinator to attend the Las Vegas Souvenir and Resort Gift
Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, September 12-14, 2012 - funds are
available in General Fund Account No. 110-4419-453-3120 - Visitor
Center Conference/Seminars/Workshops.
Y. INFORMATIONAL REPORT on a Temporary Use Permit Application by
the Palm Springs Art Museum -Palm Desert to Host a Fund-raising Event
on February 25-26, 2013.
Rec: Receive and file.
Action:
XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
XII. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - 59 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE
CITY'S FY 2012 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM
APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN
THE GRANT APPLICATION AND ALL OTHER GRANT DOCUMENTS.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action:
XIII. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
None
For Adoption:
None
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REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2012
XIV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF AN APPROVAL BY THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION FOR AN EXTERIOR
FACADE RENOVATION TO THE BUILDING FORMERLY KNOWN AS
LG'S STEAKHOUSE LOCATED AT 74-225 HIGHWAY 111, PALM
DESERT (One El Paseo West, LLC, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Uphold the Architectural Review Commission
approval of exterior facade renovations to the building formerly
known as LG's Steakhouse; 2) adopt Notice of Exemption Form
11B
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL "DESERT WINDOWS" BY
STEVEN RIEMAN AS SECOND PUBLIC ART COMPONENT FOR THE
WESTIN DESERT WILLOW PROJECT LOCATED AT 75 WILLOW
RIDGE, PALM DESERT (WVC Rancho Mirage, Inc., Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the proposed artwork, "Desert
Windows," by Steven Rieman as the second public art component
for the Westin Desert Willow located at 75 Willow Ridge, Palm
Desert.
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SUB -REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION
OF GOVERNMENTS (CVAG) AND CITY OF PALM DESERT FOR THE I-
10/DATE PALM DRIVE INTERCHANGE PROJECT (CONTRACT NO.
C32100).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the Sub -reimbursement Agreement
between CVAG and City of Palm Springs, City of Rancho Mirage,
City of Desert Hot Springs, and City of Palm Desert for the
Interchange Project at 1-10 and Date Palm Drive; 2) appropriate
$2,637.41 from Unobligated Measure "A" funds to Account No.
213-4372-433-4001; 3) authorize Mayor to execute the Agreement
- funds are available in Unobligated Measure "A" funds and
Measure "A" Account No. 213-4372-433-4001.
Action:
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REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2012
D. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE GOLF COURSE
IRRIGATION SUPPLIES FROM HIGH TECH IRRIGATION, INC., FOR
THE DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $55,000 (CONTRACT NO. C32110,
PROJECT NO. 841-13).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize purchase of Golf Course Irrigation
Supplies from High Tech Irrigation, Inc., Indio, California, for FY
2012-2013 in an amount not to exceed $55,000; 2) determine that
the Golf Course Irrigation Supplies must be sole -sourced; 3)
authorize City Manager to execute the contract - funds are
available in Course and Grounds Expenses, Account No. 520-
4195-495-8031.
E. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE GREENS
FERTILIZER PRODUCTS FROM SOUTHWEST TURF SUPPORT, LLC,
FOR DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT - FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $90,000 (CONTRACT NO. C32120,
PROJECT NO. 840-13).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorized Desert Willow Golf Resort to
purchase Greens Fertilizer Products from Southwest Turf Support,
LLC, Phoenix, Arizona, for FY 2012-2013 in an amount not to
exceed $90,000; 2) determine the Golf Course Greens Fertilizer
must be sole -sourced; 3) authorize the City Manager to execute the
contract - funds are available in Course and Grounds Expenses,
Account No. 520-4195-495-8031.
F. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF PURCHASE OF 222,500 POUNDS OF
GRASS SEED TO SIMPLOT PARTNERS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$194,130.35.
Rec: By Minute Motion, award the purchase of 222,500 pounds of Grass
Seed to Simplot Partners, Palm Desert, California, in the amount of
$194,130.35 - funds are available in General Fund Account Nos.
110-4610-453-2190 - Supplies/Other, 110-4610-453-3371 - R/M
Tri-Cities Sports Facility, and 110-4614-453-3370 - R/M Medians
for the City's portion and the Desert Willow Corporation will fund the
balance.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 23, 2012
G. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TERRA NOVA PLANNING
& RESEARCH, INC., FOR UPDATE OF THE CITY'S 2014-2021
HOUSING ELEMENT AND THE 6TH REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS
ASSESSMENT CYCLE (RHNA) AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA (CONTRACT NO. C32130).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Subject to such minor technical changes as
the City Attorney may deem necessary, award the subject contract
to Terra Nova Planning & Research, Inc., Palm Desert, California,
in the amount of $47,110 for update of the City's 2014-2021
Housing element and the 6th RHNA Cycle as required by the State
of California; 2) authorize the Mayor to execute said contract -
funds are available in the FY 2012-2013 Budget in Account No.
400-4470-412-3090.
H. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT TO GARLAND/DBS, INC., IN
THE AMOUNT OF $583,534 FOR ROOF REPLACEMENTS AT THE
SHERIFF'S SUBSTATION AND FIRE STATION NOS. 33 AND 71
(CONTRACT NO. C31940, PROJECT NO. 761-13).
Rec: By Minute Motion:1) Award subject contract for Roof Replacements
at the Sheriffs Substation and Fire Station Nos. 33 and 71 to
Garland/DBS, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio, in the amount of $583,534; 2)
approve a 10% contingency for the project in the amount of
$587353.40; 3) authorize the Mayor to execute said contract; 4)
waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2012-61 for the City
to utilize the Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement for this contract - funds are available for this project in
New Construction Tax - City -owned Facilities, Account No. 231-
4164-415-4001, and in Capital Project - Building Maintenance -
Public Safety Fire Services, Account No. 450-4220-454-4001.
Action:
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT TO
PROVIDE FIRE -RELATED SERVICES BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF
RIVERSIDE AND THE CITY OF PALM DESERT UP TO JUNE 13, 2013
(CONTRACT NO. C23910).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve an extension up to June 13, 2013, to
the existing Cooperative Agreement to Provide Fire -related
Services Between the County of Riverside and the City of Palm
Desert.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2012
J. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT WITH
THE COACHELLA VALLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION (CVCC)
FOR LANDS WITHIN THE COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES
HABITAT CONSERVATION PROGRAM (CVMSHCP) AND DIRECTION
TO STAFF ON HILLSIDE PROPERTIES THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF THE
CVMSHCP BOUNDARIES.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Direct staff to prepare a Conservation
Easement with the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission
(CVCC) for lands within the Coachella Valley Multiple Species
Habitat Conservation Program (CVMSHCP), subject to final
approval by the City Manager and City Attorney; 2) provide
direction to staff on hillside properties that are outside of the
CVMSHCP boundaries.
K. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF CERTAIN CONSERVATION
EASEMENTS FOR THE STONE EAGLE AND CORNISHE OF BIGHORN
PROJECTS, APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AN
EXISTING CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND AN AGREEMENT
REGARDING EASEMENTS AT STONE EAGLE, AND AUTHORIZATION
FOR MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID DOCUMENTS.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Accept Conservation Easements from Stone
Eagle, LLC, and Stone Eagle Association for a total of
approximately 57.2 acres; 2) approve First Amendment to
Conservation Easement with Stone Eagle Open Space, LLC; 3)
approve Agreement Regarding Easements between City of Palm
Desert and Stone Eagle, LLC; 4) approve Covenant of Easement
for Conservation of approximately 8.74 acres at Cornishe of
Bighorn Project; 5) authorize the Mayor to execute above -described
documents.
L. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT
OF $25,000 BY THE COACHELLA VALLEY RESCUE MISSION FOR
THEIR EMERGENCY HOMELESS OVERNIGHT FUND.
Rec: By Minute Motion, direct staff to prepare correspondence to the
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, indicating that the City of Palm
Desert cannot comply in Fiscal Year 2012-2013 with their $25,000
funding request.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2012
M. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF 2013 PALM DESERT CHARTER
MIDDLE SCHOOL 5K RUN, ROAD CLOSURES, AND WAIVER OF
PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 11.01.140 - AMPLIFIED
SOUND AND SECTION 11.01.080(A) - PROHIBITED CONDUCT
GENERALLY IN CITY PARKS - RIDE OR DRIVE MOTORIZED
VEHICLES OR OTHER IN PARKS.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Palm Desert Charter Middle School
5K Run on Saturday, January 26, 2013; 2) approve road closures
as specified in the accompanying staff report; 3) approve waiver of
Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 11.01.140 - Amplified Sound;
4) approve waiver of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section
11.01.080(A) - Prohibited Conduct Generally in City Parks - Ride or
Drive Motorized Vehicles or Other in Parks.
N. CONSIDERATION OF FEE REDUCTION FOR HVAC AND WATER
HEATER REPLACEMENT PERMITS WITHIN CITY OF PALM DESERT.
Rec: By Minute Motion, provide staff with direction in the development of
a fee structure, which incentivizes the applicant with reduced permit
fees when installing more energy -efficient equipment beyond the
minimum required by State Energy Code - no further action
required at this time.
O. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR BUILDING PERMIT FEE WAIVER
FOR PROJECT LOCATED AT 44-750 SAN LUIS REY AVENUE (Alma P.
Hockaday, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, provide staff with direction on the request to
waive building permit fees for a project located at 44-750 San Luis
Rey Avenue.
FTITAMe ,
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2012
P. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LEASE RATE REDUCTION AND
LEASING OF OFFICE SPACE TO PALM DESERT HISTORICAL
SOCIETY AND PALM DESERT SISTER CITIES FOUNDATION, AND
REQUEST FOR DIRECTION AS TO FACILITY OPERATION COSTS OF
THE PORTOLA COMMUNITY CENTER.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve decreasing lease rate from
$1.50/square foot per month to $1.00/square foot per month; 2)
approve leasing an additional office space at the Portola
Community Center to the Palm Desert Historical Society for
$1.00/year; 3) approve leasing an office space at the Portola
Community Center to the Palm Desert Sister Cities Foundation for
$1.00/year; 4) approve 30-day Notice to Terminate leases at such
time as Portola Community Center Offices spaces are required for
organizations able to pay in full for office space(s); 5) establish a
subcommittee to review facility operation and costs of Portola
Community Center as outlined in issue No. 4 of the accompanying
staff report.
Q. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF A CITY COUNCIL AND A SUCCESSOR
AGENCY RESOLUTION, EACH APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR ADVANCE AND REIMBURSEMENT
OF ADMINISTRATIVE, OVERHEAD, AND OTHER EXPENSES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; AND
TAKING CERTAIN ACTIONS (CONTRACT NO. C32140) (JOINT
CONSIDERATION WITH THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM
DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt: 1) City Council Resolution No.
2012 - 60, approving the execution of a Cooperative Agreement for
Advance and Reimbursement of Administrative, Overhead, and
Other Expenses between the City and the Successor Agency, and
taking certain other actions; 2) Successor Agency Resolution No.
SA -RDA 009, approving the execution of a Cooperative Agreement
for Advance and Reimbursement of Administrative, Overhead, and
Other Expenses between the City and the Successor Agency, and
taking certain other actions.
Action:
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REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2012
R. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A RECIPROCAL ACCESS AND WALL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM
DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
AND THE PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB VILLAS (CONTRACT NO.
C32150) (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Reciprocal Access and Wall Agreement,
substantially as to form; 2) authorize Mayor/Chair to execute the finalized
Agreement as approved by Successor Agency Counsel; 3) authorize staff
to forward the Agreement to the Oversight Board for approval; 4)
appropriate $2,500 from Unobligated General Fund Reserves to Parking
Lot Maintenance, Account No. 110-4313-433-3320 for the crack seal and
slurry coat work to be completed by December 15, 2012 - proposed
funding for additional costs related to this Agreement are identified in the
accompanying staff report.
S. REQUEST FOR DIRECTION TO STAFF ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS.
Rec: City Council Compensation Committee Recommendation:
By Minute Motion, set City Councilmember Salary and Benefits, as
follows: 1) Salary shall be $22,500 annually for each Councilmember, to
be adjusted per provisions of Ordinance No. 1139; 2) Pension shall be in
accordance with CaIPERS; 3) Insurance Benefits shall not exceed $7,500
annually for each Councilmember, to be adjusted to provide coverage at
the second -highest plan for an individual member, or Councilmember can
receive an allowance, which can be converted to cash.
Action:
City Manager Recommendation: By Minute Motion, set City
Councilmember Salary and Benefits, as follows: 1) Salary shall be
$22,500 annually for each Councilmember, to be adjusted per provisions
of Ordinance No. 1139, with an effective date of November 1, 2012; 2)
Pension shall be in accordance with the City's current and future
CalPERS Contracts, providing pension benefits at the same formula as
employees; 3) Health and Dental Insurance Benefits shall continue to be
provided to Councilmembers and dependants at the same level as that
provided to employees - Councilmembers shall not be eligible to
participate in the City's Life and AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability
Coverage, or Vision Coverage Plan, but they may participate in the City's
IRS Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan, as allowed by Federal law - said
changes to benefits to be effective January 1, 2013.
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2012
XV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XVI. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REVISED FRONT ELEVATION DESIGN
FOR EXISTING FACADE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT
LOCATED AT 73-520 EL PASEO (Wessman Holdings, LLC, Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the revised front elevation design for
existing Facade Enhancement Program Project located at 73-520 El
Paseo.
Action-
B. REQUEST FOR DIRECTION RELATED TO A -FRAME AND PEDESTAL
SIGNS.
Rec: By Minute Motion, provide direction to staff regarding enforcement of
regulations governing the use of A -frame and pedestal signs.
Action:
XVII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
XVIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
1. City Manager Meetinq Summaries for the Period of July 2- August
14, 2012
Rec: Receive and file.
Action:
B. CITY ATTORNEY
C. CITY CLERK
D. PUBLIC SAFETY
o Fire Department
o Police Department
We
POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
E. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 23, 2012
1. City Council Requests for Action:
2. City Council Consideration of Travel Requests and Reports:
3. City Council Committee Reports:
4. City Council Comments:
5. Suggested Items for Future City Council Meeting Agendas:
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE MEETINGS:
August 28, 2012
10.00 a.m.
Audit, Investment & Finance Committee
North Wing Conference Room
10.00 a.m.
Cultural Resources Preservation Cmte.
Administrative Conference Room
12.00 p.m.
Architectural Review Commission
Community Services Conference Room
September 3, 2012
1.30 p.m.
Oversight Board
-CANCELED — Labor Day Holiday
September 4, 2012
8.30 a.m.
Parks & Recreation Commission
Administrative Conference Room
6.00 p.m.
Planning Commission
Civic Center Council Chamber
September 10, 2012
6.00 p.m.
Youth Committee (Adj. Reg. Mtg.)
Administrative Conference Room
September 11, 2012
12.00 p.m.
Architectural Review Commission
Community Services Conference Room
September 12, 2012
3.30 p.m.
Housing Commission
North Wing Conference Room
3.30 p.m.
Public Safety Commission
Administrative Conference Room
September 13, 2012
3.00 p.m.
Reg. City Council/Successor RDA Mtgs.
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 17t" day of August, 2012.
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk
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