HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-05-10 AGENDAPOSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2012
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
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 Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
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 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.
IV. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Reauest for Closed Session:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
1) Property: APN 628-120-011
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Lauri Aylaian/City of Palm Desert
Property Owner: Robert S. Rocke
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
2) Property: 77115 Florida Avenue (APN 637-263-010), Palm Desert;
74131 El Cortez Way (APN 625-062-012), Palm Desert
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Janet M. Moore/City of Palm Desert
Property Owner: City of Palm Desert
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 10, 2012
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 - Councilmember Cindy Finerty
VII. INVOCATION - Councilmember Jan C. Harnik
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — B
A. PRESENTATION OF ANIMAL ADOPTION FEATURE.
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 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 to the Palm
Desert Agency meeting.
Reports and documents relating to each of the following items listed on the agenda,
including those received following posting/distribution, are on We 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 TO RECOGNIZE
SHIMER FOR THEIR SERVICE TO
ITS MARKETING COMMITTEE.
Action:
JENNA LEMASTER AND MICHAEL
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND
POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, 2012
B. PRESENTATION OF APPRECIATION TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
BY THE FRIENDS OF THE CULTURAL CENTER, INC., (D.B.A.
MCCALLUM THEATRE).
Action-
C. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF LETTERS OF RESIGNATION FROM
CURRENT PALM DESERT YOUTH COMMITTEE MEMBERS,
APPOINTMENT OF NEW MEMBERS TO THE PALM DESERT YOUTH
COMMITTEE, AND RECEIVE PRESENTATIONS ON THE PLASTIC BAG
RECOMMENDATION AND ANTI -BULLYING PROJECT.
Rec: By Minute Motion:
1) Accept letters of resignation from the following Palm Desert
Youth Committee Members: Kevin Autran, Laura Baldwin,
Adam Chaplin, Marvin Chen, Henry Clark, Mykolas
Marcinkevicius, and Brain Rohrbaugh.
2) Appoint the following individuals to the Palm Desert Youth
Committee to fulfill the unexpired terms of the former members:
Roman Bloch, Windy Chisem, Yung Kim, Andrew Mehta, Tyler
Newcomb, Don Sandoval-Heglund, and Taylor Schmidman.
3) Receive presentation on the Palm Desert Youth Committee's
Plastic Bag Recommendation.
4) Receive update on the Palm Desert Youth Committee's Anti -
bullying Project.
X. CONSENT CALENDAR
ALL MATTERS LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED TO BE
ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE ROLL CALL VOTE. THERE WILL BE NO
SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS UNLESS MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OR AUDIENCE REQUEST SPECIFIC ITEMS BE REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND ACTION UNDER
SECTION XI, CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER, OF THE AGENDA.
A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 26, 2012.
Rec: Approved as presented.
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, 2012
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 241, 242, 247, and 248.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORTS for the Month
of March 2012 (Joint Consideration with the Successor Agency to the
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency).
Rec: Receive and file.
D. AUDIT, INVESTMENT & FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES for the
Meeting of March 27, 2012.
Rec: Receive and file.
E. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION of Resolutions, Setting Forth Findings and
Authorizing the Destruction of Paper Files from Department of Building &
Safety that Have Been Digitally Imaged for the Months of June 2011, July
2011, and August 2011.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution Nos.: 1) 2012-26 -
June 2011 Records; 2) 2012-27 - July 2011 Records; 3) 2012-28 -
August 2011 Records.
F. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Use Named Vendors for Purposes
of Providing Recurring, Routine Services, Supplies, and Maintenance to
the Desert Willow Golf Resort.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the use of vendors on the accompanying
staff report's Desert Willow Golf Resort Vendor List for the purposes of
providing recurring, routine services, supplies, and maintenance to the
Desert Willow Golf Resort in an amount not to exceed $25,000 per
vendor for a 15-month period ending June 30, 2012, pursuant to
Section 3.32.110 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
G. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT for Industrial Uniform Rental
and Laundry Services to Prudential Overall Supply in the Amount of
$15,974.40 (Contract No. C31650).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award the subject contract for Industrial Uniform
Rental and Laundry Services to Prudential Overall Supply, North Palm
Springs, California, in the amount of $15,974.40 for the period of July
1, 2012 - June 30, 2014; 2) authorize the Mayor to execute said
contract - funds are available in Account No. 110-4310-433-2140 -
Street Maintenance/Supply-Uniform Rentals.
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, 2012
H. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Install Gate to Close a Short
Segment of Arrow Trail at the Intersection of Buckboard Trail.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize installation of a gate to close a short
segment of Arrow Trail to vehicular traffic at the intersection of
Arrow Trail and Buckboard Trail.
CONSIDERATION of Legislative Review Committee Recommendation to
Provide Letter of Opposition for AB 1450 (Allen) - Employment
Advertising.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the recommendation of the
Legislative Review Committee and provide a letter of opposition to
AB 1450 (Allen).
J. CONSIDERATION of Legislative Review Committee Recommendation to
Provide a Letter of Opposition for AB 1993 (Ma) - Unlicensed Drivers and
Peace Officer Impound of Vehicles.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the recommendation of the
Legislative Review Committee and provide a letter of opposition for
AB 1993 (Ma).
K. CONSIDERATION of Legislative Review Committee Recommendation to
Provide a Letter of Opposition for AB 2039 (Swanson) - Employee Leave.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the recommendation of the
Legislative Review Committee and provide a letter of opposition for
AB 2039 (Swanson).
L. CONSIDERATION of Legislative Review Committee Recommendation to
Provide a Letter of Support for SB 964 (Wright) - Waste Discharge
Requirements and Permits.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the recommendation of the
Legislative Review Committee and provide a letter of support for
SB 964 (Wright).
M. CONSIDERATION of Legislative Review Committee Recommendation to
Provide a Letter of Opposition for the Regional Water Quality Control
Board Restructuring Proposal.
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the recommendation of the Legislative
Review Committee and provide a letter of opposition to the Governor's
Regional Water Quality Control Board Restructuring Proposal.
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, 2012
N. CONSIDERATION of an Exception to Palm Desert Municipal Code
Section 9.58.010 - Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages on Public
Property - for an Event at the Palm Springs Art Museum -Palm Desert (The
Galen) on May 16, 2012.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve an exception to Palm Desert
Municipal Code Section 9.58.010 - Consumption of Alcoholic
Beverages on Public Property - for a May 16, 2012, event at the
Palm Springs Art Museum -Palm Desert (The Galen) located at 72-
567 Highway 111; 2) authorize the City Manager to execute the
Temporary Use Permit associated with this event.
O. LETTERS Sent to Senators Boxer and Feinstein in Support of H.R. 872 -
"The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011."
Rec: Receive and file.
XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
XII. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-29 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 08-02 - RETIREE SERVICE STIPEND PROGRAM
FOR EMPLOYEES AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
FTITAMe ,
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-30 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH THE
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION SCHEDULE OF FINES FOR CERTAIN
VIOLATIONS OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE.
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
Action -
POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
XIII. ORDINANCES
For Introduction:
None
For Adoption:
None
XIV. NEW BUSINESS
MAY 10, 2012
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF $50,000 IN FACADE ENHANCEMENT
PROGRAM FUNDING TO WESSMAN HOLDINGS, LLC, FOR THE
BUILDING LOCATED AT 73-520 EL PASEO (Wessman Holdings, LLC,
Applicant).
Rec: By Minute Motion,
Program funding to
located at 73-520 El
400-4800-454-3875.
approve $50,000 in Facade Enhancement
Wessman Holdings, LLC, for the building
Paseo - funds are available in Account No.
B. REQUEST FOR RESCISSION OF THE HIRING FREEZE ENACTED ON
JANUARY 22, 2009.
Rec: By Minute Motion, rescind the Hiring Freeze enacted January 22,
2009, and direct the City Manager to fill allocated and budgeted
positions as approved in the annual Salary and Allocated Positions
Resolutions, in accordance with normal City procedures.
Action:
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MAY 10, 2012
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO THE
CONTRACT WITH KNORR SYSTEMS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF
$109,515 FOR MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE AND CHEMICAL
ACQUISITION AT THE PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2012-2013 (CONTRACT NO. C30701).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the subject one-year contract
extension with Knorr Systems, Inc., Santa Ana, California, for
mechanical maintenance services and chemical acquisition at the
Palm Desert Aquatic Center in the amount of $109,515; 2)
authorize the Mayor to execute said contract - funds are available
in Account Nos. 242-4549-454-2111 and 242-4549-454-3311 in the
proposed FY 2012-2013 Operating Budget.
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D. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2012 CITYWIDE
STRIPING PROGRAM TO STATEWIDE STRIPES, INC., IN THE
AMOUNT OF $262,773.83 (CONTRACT NO. C31450, PROJECT NO.
564-12).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award the subject contract for the 2012
Citywide Striping Program to Statewide Stripes, Inc., San Diego,
California, in the amount of $262,773.83; 2) authorize the Director
of Finance to set aside a 10% contingency for the project in the
total amount of $26,277.38; 3) authorize the Mayor to execute said
contract - funds are available in Account No. 110-4315-433-3320 -
Striping.
F-IT41 Me,
E. CONSIDERATION OF RESIDENT RATE FOR DESERT WILLOW GOLF
RESORT.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the resident fee policy to increase
the $45.00 resident rate at Desert Willow by CPI (Consumer Price
Index) on whole -dollar increments; 2) direct staff to prepare and
bring back a Resolution to the City Council at the appropriate time
to raise the rate when applicable.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, 2012
F. REQUEST FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE OUTSIDE AGENCY
FUNDING (CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-
2013.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the award of charitable contributions
in the total amount of $190,000 to the agencies listed in the
accompanying staff report, with associated restrictions and
conditions; 2) authorize the Mayor to execute agreements with said
agencies for awarded funding.
G. CONSIDERATION OF DONATION TO CAL STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN
BERNARDINO, PRESIDENT'S FUND IN HONOR OF RETIRING
PRESIDENT ALBERT KARNIG.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Consider providing a $10,000 donation to the
President's Fund to support the Cal State, San Bernardino,
President's Academic Excellence Scholarship Program and other
preferred scholarships; 2) allocate $10,000 from the General Fund
Community Contingency to fund the contribution.
Action:
XV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
XVI. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO CONTRACT
NO. C22310A WITH RBF CONSULTING, INC., FOR ADDITIONAL
DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE MONTEREY AVENUE INTERCHANGE
RAMP MODIFICATION PROJECT ON INTERSTATE 10 (PROJECT NO.
669-02).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Amendment No. 5 in the amount of
$171,804 to the subject contract with RBF Consulting, Inc., Ontario,
California, for additional design services to complete plans,
specifications, estimate bidding, award, and construction support
services for the Monterey Avenue Interchange Ramp Modification
Project on Interstate 10 - funds are available in Measure "A" -
Monterey Ramp Modification Account No. 213-4389-433-4001.
Action:
POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, 2012
B. REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION
AD HOC CITIZEN'S COMMITTEE.
Rec: By Minute Motion, make appointments to the City Council
Compensation Ad Hoc Citizen's Committee from the nominations
provided by City Councilmembers and as presented by the City
Manager.
Action:
XVII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE OUTSIDE AGENCY FUNDING
COMMITTEE'S FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS AND ONE-
YEAR ACTION PLAN.
Rec: By Minute Motion:
1) Approve Outside Agency Funding Committee's FY 2012-
2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding
recommendations as proposed.
2) Approve FY 2012-2013 CDBG One-year Action Plan.
3) Authorize the City Manager to sign CDBG One-year Action
Plan Certifications.
4) Authorize staff to submit the CDBG One-year Action Plan to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD).
Action:
XVIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
1. City Manager Meeting Summaries for the Period of April 18 - May 1,
2012.
Rec: Receive and file.
Action:
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POSTED AGENDA
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B. CITY ATTORNEY
C. CITY CLERK
D. PUBLIC SAFETY
i. Fire Department
2. Police Department
E. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
i. City Council Requests for Action:
2. City Council Consideration of Travel Requests and Reports:
3. City Council Committee Reports:
4. City Council Comments:
s. Suggested Items for Future City Council Meeting Agendas:
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FUTURE MEETINGS:
MAY 10, 2012
May 9, 2012
10:00 a.m.
Citizen's Sustainability Committee
Administrative Conference Room
May 15, 2012
2:00 p.m.
Marketing Committee
Administrative Conference Room
6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission
Civic Center Council Chamber
May 16, 2012
9:00 a.m.
Art in Public Places Commission
Community Services Conference Room
11:30 a.m.
Landscape Beautification Committee
-CANCELED -
3:00 p.m.
Library Promotion Committee
Administrative Conference room
May 22, 2012
10:00 a.m.
Audit, Investment & Finance Committee
North Wing Conference Room
12:00 p.m.
Architectural Review Commission
Community Services Conference Room
May 24, 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 4th day of May, 2012.
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk
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