HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA 24 AUG 2006
POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2006
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A
Any person wishing to discuss any item of Closed Session business may address the
City Council or Redevelopment Agency Board at this point by stepping to the lectern and
giving his/her name and address for the record. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum
of three minutes unless additional time is authorized by the City Council or
Redevelopment Agency Board. Because the Brown Act does not allow the City Council
or Redevelopment Agency Board to take action on items not on the Agenda, members
will not enter into discussion with speakers but will instead refer the matter to staff for
report and recommendation at a future City Council or Redevelopment Agency meeting.
IV. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
1) APNs 637-171-003, -004, and -007
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Justin McCarthy/Lauri Aylaian/Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Paul Turner / Desert Pacific Properties
Raymond Hill A/J C Trust
Other Parties:
Under Negotiation: X Price X Terms of Payment
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b):
V. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 24, 2006
A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION.
Action:
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Member Jean M. Benson
VII. INVOCATION - Member Robert A. Spiegel
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B
IX. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
A. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE COSTCO PALM DESERT FOR ITS
GENEROUS DONATION TO LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Rec:
Action:
B. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE SERGEANT VERN JAKSCH OF THE
PALM DESERT POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Rec:
Action:
C. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE JAMES RON FOR HIS SERVICE TO
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND ITS LIBRARY PROMOTION
COMMITTEE.
Rec:
Action:
D. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE CITY OF PALM DESERT/PALM
DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY EMPLOYEES FOR
EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE - JULY 2006.
Rec:
Action:
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
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 24, 2006
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 Redevelopment Agency Meetings of July 13,
2006, July 27, 2006, and August 10, 2006.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 271RDA, 275RDA, 2RDA, 3RDA, 5RDA, 9RDA, 12RDA, 15RDA,
17RDA, 23RDA, 25RDA, 29RDA, 32RDA, 272-Housing, 276-Housing, 3-
Housing, 6-Housing, 10-Housing, 13-Housing, 18-Housing, 21-Housing,
26-Housing, 30-Housing, 33-Housing, 273HA, 277HA, 7HA, 19HA, 27HA,
and 34HA.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Advertise and Call for Bids for the
La Spiga Civil Improvements at Entrada del Paseo (Contract No. R25590).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for
bids for the subject project.
D. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Reject All Bids Received for the
Rehabilitation of Lake #3 at the Desert Willow Golf Resort (Contract No.
R25340).
Rec: By Minute Motion, reject all bids received for the subject project.
E. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of a Professional Services Agreement for
Site Utilization and Configuration Studies of the Country Village Apartment
Site and Proximate Parcels (Contract No. R25600).
Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the subject agreement with Interactive
Design Corporation, Palm Springs, California, in the amount of
$24,500 plus $400 in reimbursable expenses - funds are available
in Account Nos. 870-4195-466-3092 and 854-4195-466-3092.
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REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 24, 2006
F. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Award Contract for Geotechnical
Consulting Services During Construction of Freedom Park (Contract No.
R23210C).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award the subject contract to Sladden
Engineering, Palm Desert, California, in an amount not to exceed
$17,600; 2) allocate said amount from the Freedom Park
Construction contingency - Account No. 851-4670-454-4001.
G. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of the Executive Director's Approval of
the Construction and Conveyance of an Extension of the Commercial
Domestic Water and Sanitation Systems at Entrada del Paseo to the
Coachella Valley Water District (Contract No. R25610).
Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the Executive Director's approval of the
Commercial Domestic Water and/or Sanitation Installation
Agreement between the Coachella Valley Water District and the
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency.
H. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of Professional Services Agreement for
Landscape Design Services for the Site Surrounding the Future La Spiga
Restaurant (Contract No. R25620).
Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the subject agreement with Randy Purnel
Landscape Architects, Rancho Mirage, California, in an amount not
to exceed $7,150 - funds are available in Account No. 850-4358-
433-4001.
I. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of Professional Services Agreement for
Coordination of Dry Utilities for the Future La Spiga Restaurant,
Henderson Community Building, and the Surrounding Site at Entrada del
Paseo (Contract No. R25630).
Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the subject agreement with Stantec
Consulting, Inc., Palm Desert, California, in an amount not to
exceed $10,450 (including reimbursables) - funds are available in
Account No. 850-4358-433-4001.
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 24, 2006
J. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of Professional Services Agreement for
Inspection and Quality Control Services at the Palm Village Apartments
Project (Contract No. R21780A).
Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the subject agrement with Harris &
Associates, Palm Desert, California, in an amount not to exceed
$24,500.
K. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Amendment No. 5 to Contract No.
R22730 for Civil Engineering Services at La Rocca Villas.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize Amendment No. 5 in an amount
not to exceed $25,000 to the subject contract with MSA Consulting,
Rancho Mirage, California, for production of engineering and
construction documents for the removal and replacement of a
deteriorated CVWD (Coachella Valley Water District) irrigation line
and the design and engineering of a temporary access road; 2)
authorize the Chairman to execute the Amendment -- funds are
available in Account No. 870-4698-466-4001.
L. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. R24710 --
Trenching and Laying of Conduit for the Underground Dry Utilities at
Laguna Palms Apartments (HCI, Inc., Norco, 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.
XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
XII. RESOLUTIONS
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2005/06 BUDGET AS A RESULT OF YEAR-END ADJUSTMENTS
(JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL).
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 24, 2006
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt: 1) City Council Resolution No.
06-115, amending the Fiscal year 2005/06 City Budget as a result
of Year-end Adjustments; 2) redevelopment Agency Resolution No.
532, amending the Fiscal Year 2005/06 Redevelopment Agency
Budget as a result of Year-end Adjustments.
Action:
B. REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION FROM THE CITY'S AND AGENCY'S
UNOBLIGATED FUNDS FOR THE PROPOSED REMODEL OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT LOBBY AND THE CONFERENCE ROOMS
LOCATED IN THE PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING DEPARTMENTS,
THE CITY COUNCIL OFFICE AREA, AND THE NORTH WING (JOINT
CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize appropriation of the following for the
subject projects: 1) $78,616.60 from the City's Unobligated Funds
to Account No. 110-4159-415-4040; 2) $39,308.25 from the
Agency's Unobligated Funds to Account No. 850-4195-466-4040;
3) $39,308.25 from the Agency's Unobligated Housing Set-aside
Funds to Account No. 870-4195-466-4040.
Action:
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF AND
APPROPRIATION OF MONIES FOR MODULAR FURNITURE SYSTEM
FOR THE OPEN OFFICE AREAS IN THE CITY HALL NORTH WING
(JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the purchase of a modular furniture
system for the open office area in the North Wing of City Hall by
authorizing a purchase order in the amount of $61,372 to Total Plan
Business Interiors, Inc., Riverside, California; 2) authorize the
appropriation of $18,411.60 from the City's Unobligated Funds to
Account No. 110-4159-415-4040; 3) authorize the appropriation of
$21,480.20 from the Agency's Unobligated Funds to Account No.
850-4l95
Action:
D. REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS AS
AUTHORIZED BY THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND COMDYN PD, LLC, FOR FEE
DEVELOPER SERVICES FOR AGENCY-OWNED PROPERTY
(CONTRACT NO. R23390).
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Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Appropriate $1,245,490.88 from Unobligated
Housing Set-aside Funds to Account No. 870-4698-466-4001 for
additional funds authorized by the Agreement between the Palm
Desert Redevelopment Agency and ComDyn PD, LLC, Santa
Monica, California; 2) ratify execution of the related document by
the Executive Director.
Action:
E. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 75-454 ORANGE BLOSSOM LANE (APN 634-062-004) --
DESERT ROSE -- PALM DESERT.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize acquisition of the subject property
for the purpose of retaining affordability covenants and resale, if
necessary, in anticipation of the expiration of the 60-day Right-of-
Refusal Period; 2) approve a Silent Second Trust Deed in an
amount necessary to secure an affordable housing cost pursuant to
Redevelopment Law for either a direct sale or Agency sale; 3)
authorize the Executive Director to execute any documents
necessary to facilitate this transaction -- funds are available in the
Housing Set-aside Fund.
Action:
F. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 75-475 WILDFLOWER LANE (APN 634-062-032) --
DESERT ROSE -- PALM DESERT.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize acquisition of the subject property
for the purpose of retaining affordability covenants and resale, if
necessary, in anticipation of the expiration of the 60-day Right of
Refusal Period; 2) approve a Silent Second Trust Deed in an
amount necessary to secure an affordable housing cost pursuant to
Redevelopment Law for either a direct sale or Agency sale; 3)
authorize the Executive Director to execute any documents
necessary to facilitate this transaction -- funds are available in the
Housing Set-aside Fund.
Action:
G. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR
TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE HENDERSON COMMUNITY BUILDING (CONTRACT NO.
R22600C).
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Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize award of the subject contract to
Earth Systems Southwest, Bermuda Dunes, California, in the
amount of $73,801; 2) authorize the Director of Finance to set aside
the amount of $7,380 as 10% contingency (use of contingency
requires additional action); 3) authorize the Executive Director to
execute said agreement -- funds are available in Account No. 850-
4358-433-4001.
Action:
H. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR
DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE ADDITION OF A BALL FIELD AT
FREEDOM PARK (CONTRACT NO. R23210C).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize award of the subject contract to
David Evans and Associates, Ontario, California, in an amount not
to exceed $39,633 and authorize the Chairman to execute same; 2)
allocate said amount from the Freedom Park Construction
contingency, Account No. 851-4670-454-4001.
Action:
I. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND CONTRACT FOR THE
OPERATION OF THE EL PASEO COURTESY CART SERVICE
(CONTRACT NO. R21802).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize a one-year extension of the subject
contract with Rite Rate Business Solutions, Palm Desert, California,
in an amount not to exceed $188,000 for an 11-month period,
September 1, 2006, through July 31, 2007; 2) authorize the Director
of Finance to set aside the total amount of $18,000 as 10%
contingency (use of contingency requires additional action); 3)
authorize an additional $10,000 for renovation of the carts and
general maintenance upkeep; 4) appropriate an additional $91,000
to Account No. 850-4416-414-3681 to cover additional operation
and maintenance repair; 5) authorize the Chairman to execute said
contract.
Action:
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
XV. OLD BUSINESS
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POSTED AGENDA
REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 24, 2006
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DDA) BY AND
BETWEEN RANCHO HOUSING ALLIANCE AND THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND APPROVE THE CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLETION FOR THE SUBJECT DDA.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve First Amendment to the subject DDA
to revise the limitation on sales price; 2) authorize the City Clerk to
file a Certificate of Completion for the rehabilitation of the home at
74-047 San Marino Circle; 3) authorize the Chairman to execute
the Amendment and Certificate of Completion.
Action:
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 TO
CONTRACT NO. R21780-CONSTRUCTION OF THE PALM VILLAGE
APARTMENTS.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Change Order No. 4 in the amount
of $75,235 to the subject contract with Taylor Frager, Inc.,
Temecula, California, with the addition of nine (9) days to the
contract time for said construction; 2) authorize the Director of
finance to transfer said funds from contingency to base for the
project, Account No. 870-4349-433-4001.
Action:
XVI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
XVII. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
B. CITY ATTORNEY
C. CITY CLERK
D. PUBLIC SAFETY
o Fire Department
o Police Department
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E. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
o City Council Requests for Action:
o City Council Committee Reports:
o City Council Comments:
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE MEETINGS:
August 28, 2006 10:00 a.m. Historic Preservation Committee
Administrative Conference Room
September 5, 2006 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission
Civic Center Council Chamber
September 6, 2006 8:30 a.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
Administrative Conference Room
September 12, 2006 12:00 p.m. Architectural Review Commission
Community Services Conference Room
6:00 p.m. Youth Committee (Adj. from Sept. 5)
Administrative Conference Room
September 13, 2006 3:30 p.m. Housing Commission
North Wing Conference Room
3:30 p.m. Public Safety Commission
Administrative Conference Room
September 14, 2006 3:00 p.m. Regular City Council/RDA Meetings
Civic Center Council Chamber
I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that
the foregoing agenda for the Palm Desert City Council was posted on the City Hall
bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 18th day of
August, 2006.
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk
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