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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA 10 OCT 2013 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2013 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. II. ROLL CALL III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A Any person wishing to discuss any item of Closed Session business may address the City Council or 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 Request for Closed Session: A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: 1) Property: 43930 Blueberry Lane (APN 634-061-024), Palm Desert Negotiating Parties: Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Janet M. Moore/City of Palm Desert/ Palm Desert Housing Authority Property Owner: Rebecca Baker under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 2) Property: 74833 Joni Drive (APN 624-071-014), Palm Desert Negotiating Parties: Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Martin Alvarez/Ruth Ann 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 OCTOBER 10, 2013 B. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): 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 TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Palm Desert Youth Committee Member VII. INVOCATION - Councilman Robert A. Spiegel VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – B Any person wishing to discuss any item not scheduled for public hearing may address the City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, or Housing Authority Boards at this point by stepping to the lectern and giving his/her name and address for the record. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of three minutes unless additional time is authorized by the City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, or Housing Authority Boards. Because the Brown Act does not allow the City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, or Housing Authority Boards 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, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, or Housing Authority meeting. Reports and documents relating to each of the following items listed on the agenda, including those received following posting/distribution, are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for public inspection during normal business hours, Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m., 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260, telephone (760) 346- 0611. IX. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None 2 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2013 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 September 26, 2013. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 71, 76, 77, 78, and 79. Rec: Approve as presented. C. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (#725) by Jerid Pandita in an Unspecified Total Amount. Rec: By Minute Motion, reject the Claim and direct City Clerk to so notify the Claimant. D. COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORTS for the Months of July 2013 and August 2013 (Joint Consideration with the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency). Rec: Receive and file. E. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Circle K Store 321, 45200 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert. Rec: Receive and file. F. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Circle K Store 642, 44775 San Pablo Avenue, Palm Desert. Rec: Receive and file. G. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Circle K Store 9424, 78005 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert. Rec: Receive and file. 3 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2013 H. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Circle K Store 9481, 75000 Gerald Ford Drive, Palm Desert. Rec: Receive and file. I. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Desert Distilling, Inc., 34300 Gateway Drive, Suite No. 100, Palm Desert. Rec: Receive and file. J. CITY COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES. 1. Art in Public Places Commission Meeting of July 17, 2013. 2. Audit, Investment & Finance Committee Meeting of July 23, 2013. 3. Cultural Resources Preservation Committee Meeting of April 30, 2013. Rec: Receive and file. K. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Streamline the Use of Vendors for the Finance Department and its Oversight of the Parkview Office and Henderson Buildings by Granting Exception to Bidding Requirements and Approving the Finance Department Various Vendors and Qualified Providers List for the Period of October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the streamlined use of vendors for the Finance Department and its oversight of the Parkview Office and Henderson Buildings by granting exception to bidding requirements and approving the Finance Department Various Vendors and Qualified Providers List for the period of October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014. L. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Purchase Five (5) New Trek Police Bicycles with Emergency Equipment in an Amount Not to Exceed $7,882.01 from Palm Desert Cyclery, Inc. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Reject the proposal from Jax Bicycle Center, Murrieta, California, in the amount of $7,422.15 due to the considerations for expense of travel/downtime associated with a vendor out of the area; 2) approve the purchase of five (5) new Trek Police Bicycles with Emergency Equipment from Palm Desert Cyclery, Inc., Palm Desert, California, in an amount not to exceed $7,882.01 - funds are available in the Police Contingency Fund for FY 2013-2014. 4 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2013 XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER XII. RESOLUTIONS None XIII. ORDINANCES For Introduction: None For Adoption: A. ORDINANCE NO. 1260 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.52 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION NOS. 2.52.205 - RECRUITMENT NOTICES AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS, 2.52.305 - DEFINITION OF EMPLOYMENT TYPES, AND 2.52.700 - HOLIDAYS. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. Action: B. ORDINANCE NO. 1261 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION NOS. 3.28.020 AND 3.28.040 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE - TRANSIENTS OCCUPANCY TAX (T.0.T.). Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. Action: C. ORDINANCE NO. 1263 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO MODIFY SECTION 25.56.080(G)(SECTION 25.68.080\[G\] CURRENTLY) - PEDESTRIAN- ORIENTED SIGNS, TO RESTRICT THEM ON EL PASEO AND ALLOW A-FRAME SIGNS IN OTHER PARTS OF THE CITY, Case No ZOA 13- 225 (City of Palm Desert, Applicant). Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. Action: 5 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2013 D. ORDINANCE NO. 1264 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO MODIFY SECTION 25.46.040(A)(SECTION 25.58.310 CURRENTLY) - PARKING REQUIREMENTS, TABLE 25.46-1, CHANGING THE NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED FOR DIFFERENT LAND USES, Case No ZOA 13-226 (City of Palm Desert, Applicant). Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. Action: XIV. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR REVOCATION OF CITY BUSINESS LICENSE NO. 13- 44677 - DU XIA, DESERT MASSAGE, 73754 HIGHWAY 111, A/B, PALM DESERT, FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE DUE TO RECENT ARREST OF AN EMPLOYEE AT THE ESTABLISHMENT FOR SOLICITING PROSTITUTION. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2013-60, revoking Business License No. 13-44677, pursuant to Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 5.04.160(B), in order to preserve the peace, health, safety, and general welfare of the City, for violation of State Law and for conducting business other than that for which Desert Massage was licensed. Action: B. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT TO GLYN DONALD GRAY, D.B.A. GDG (FORMERLY RITE RATE, INC.), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $83,000 FOR OPERATION OF THE EL PASEO COURTESY CARTS (CONTRACT NO. C33080). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize: 1) Award of the subject contract to Glyn Donald Gray, d.b.a. GDG (formerly Rite Rate, Inc.), Palm Desert, California, in an amount not to exceed $83,000 for the yearly operation and maintenance of the El Paseo Courtesy Carts ($79,500 yearly operations and $3,500 for operations during special events); 2) additional $7,000 for maintenance and repairs to the vehicles; 3) Mayor to execute said contract - funds in the amount of $90,000 are available in Courtesy Carts Account No. 110-4416- 414-3681. Action: 6 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2013 C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED DONATION OF ARTWORK, SUN CATCHER BY DEBORAH FLOWERS, FROM RENOVA ENERGY CORPORATION FOR THE SET OF TWO TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINETS AT THE CORNER OF EL PASEO AND LARKSPUR (Vincent Battaglia/Renova Energy Corporation, Applicant Contributor). Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the recommendation of the Art In Public Places Commission and approve the proposed donation from Renova Energy Corporation of Sun Catcher by Deborah Flowers for the set of traffic signal cabinets at the corner of El Paseo and Larkspur. Action: D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL FOR ARTWORK BY BIJAN MASOUMPANAH FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINET AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF FRED WARING DRIVE AND COLLEGE OF THE DESERT. Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the recommendation of the Art In Public Places Commission and approve the proposal by Bijan Masoumpanah for artwork for the traffic signal cabinet on the northwest corner of Fred Waring Drive and College of the Desert. Action: E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL FOR ARTWORK BY JENI BATE FOR THE SET OF TWO TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINETS ON FRED WARING DRIVE AND TOWN CENTER WAY. Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the recommendation of the Art In Public Places Commission and approve the proposal by Jeni Bate for artwork for the set of two traffic signal cabinets at Fred Waring Drive and Town Center Way. Action: F. CONSIDERATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HOTEL AND SPECIAL EVENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Direct staff to draft a City Council Resolution for future consideration, establishing a Hotel Committee; 2) consider combining the existing City Council Hotel Committee with the new Hotel Committee, comprised of Palm Desert Hotel General Managers, possibly a designee of the Convention & Visitors Bureau, and others suggested by City Council for this purpose. Action: 7 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2013 XV. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF BEGINNING THE PROCESS OF FORMING A LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR HOMES LOCATED ON THE FAIRWAYS OF PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB (PD Golf Operations, LLC, d.b.a. Palm Desert Country Club, Applicant) (Continued from the meeting of April 11, 2013). Rec: By Minute Motion, deny the request to begin the process of forming a Landscape and Lighting District (LLD) for homes located on the fairways of Palm Desert Country Club (PDCC). Action: XVI. OLD BUSINESS None XVII. PUBLIC HEARINGS None XVIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY MANAGER 1. City Manager Meeting Summaries for the Period of Sepember 16- 27, 2013. Rec: Receive and file. Action 2. Report on the launch of "F1RST WEEKend Palm Desert." Action 8 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2013 B. CITY ATTORNEY C. CITY CLERK 1. Announcement of City Council Study Session RegardingUnmanned Aerial Systems - Thursday, October 24, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. - Administrative Conference Room. Action: D. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Fire Department 2. Police Department E. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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 9 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2013 FUTURE MEETINGS: October 15, 2013 2:00 p.m. Marketing Committee Administrative Conference Room 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission Civic Center Council Chamber October 16, 2013 3:00 p.m. Library Promotion Committee Administrative Conference Room October 22, 2013 10:00 p.m. Audit, Investment & Finance Committee North Wing Conference Room 12:00 p.m. Architectural Review Commission Community Services Conference Room October 24, 2013 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 th prior to the meeting. Dated this 4 day of October, 2013. ___________________________ Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk 10