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| 1. | CALL TO ORDER – 3:00 P.M. – PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL |
| 2. | ROLL CALL |
| 3. | ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – A |
| 4. | ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION |
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
1. Property – 74016 San Marino Circle (APN 625-064-007), Palm Desert – Property Owner – City of Palm Desert.
2. Property – 73785 El Paseo (APN 627-271-015), Palm Desert (SEC San Luis Rey/ El Paseo) – Property Owner – MUFG Union Bank.
B. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) – Number of potential cases – 2.
C. Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Title of Position – City Attorney.
| 5. | RECONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 4:00 P.M. |
A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION.
| 6. | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – Mayor Jan C. Harnik |
| 7. | INVOCATION – Mayor Pro Tem Sabby Jonathan |
| 8. | AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS |
A. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2017 AS “EMPLOYMENT MONTH” IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT.
| 9. | ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – B |
| 10. | MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS & REMARKS TO THE COMMUNITY |
A. Mayor Pro Tem Sabby Jonathan Committee Reports and General Comments.
B. Councilmember Kathleen Kelly Committee Reports and General Comments.
C. Councilmember Gina Nestande Committee Reports and General Comments.
D. Councilmember Susan Marie Weber Meeting Summaries Report for the Period of July 3 – August 13, 2017.
E. Mayor Jan C. Harnik Committee Reports and General Comments.
F. City Council Requests for Action.
G. City Council Consideration of Travel Requests/Reports.
| 11. | STAFF REPORTS AND REMARKS |
A. City Manager
1. City Manager’s Meeting Summaries Report for the Period of July 3 – August 11, 2017.
2. Consideration of the November 2017 City Council Meeting Schedule – Possible Rescheduling of Regular Thursday, November 9, Date to Thursday, November 16, in Order for Participation in the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Housing Summit on November 9.
B. City Attorney
C. City Clerk
1. Reminder of Special City Council Meeting on Thursday, September 7, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., to be Held in Lieu of the Regular Thursday, September 14, 2017, Meeting in Order for Councilmembers to Attend the 2017 League of California Cities Annual Conference in Sacramento, September 13-15.
D. Public Safety
1. Fire Department
2. Police Department
a) Introduction of Newly Appointed Palm Desert Substation Captain/Palm Desert Chief of Police Jason Huskey.
| 12. | CONSENT CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL |
A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meetings of July 13, July 27, and August 10, 2017.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY – Warrants Dated 6/16/2017, 6/23/2017, 6/30/2017, 7/7/2017, 7/14/2017, 7/17/2017, 7/31/2017, and 8/11/2017.
C. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY/HOUSING TREASURIES – Warrants Dated 7/7/2017, 7/21/2017, 7/28/2017, and 8/4/2017 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert Housing Authority).
D. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Burgerim, 72840 Highway 111, FC Unit S345, Palm Desert.
E. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Pokehana 73405 Highway 111, Suite 104, Palm Desert.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-61 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Setting Forth Its Findings and Authorizing the Destruction of Records from the Department of Finance, as Indicated on the Records Retention Schedule (Adopted May 14, 2015) – Records from 1976 through 1992 (Exhibit “A”).
G. REQUEST FOR DECLARATION of Various Pieces of Office Furniture as Surplus and Authorization for Disposal as Recommended.
H. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Reimburse Building Inspection Fees – Villa Portofino Project (Comstock Crosser & Associates, Applicant).
I. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Assignment of Contracts from Sungard Public Sector, LLC, to Superion, LLC (Contract Nos. C31700A, C31700B, and C36010).
J. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Additional Services Quote from Superion, LLC, for TRAKiT Software Implementation and Authorization for City Manager to Execute Related Agreement.
K. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Purchase Three (3) Type R Traffic Signal Controller Cabinet Assemblies from Econolite Group, Inc., in the Amount of $69,046.20.
L. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of the City Manager’s Authorization for Additional Expenditures, Approval of Change Order No. 1 in the Amount of $4,545; and Acceptance of Work for Construction of the Joslyn Center Paving, Accessibility, and Retaining Wall Project (Contract No. C35900, Project No. 766-17) (G. L. Gayler Construction, Inc., Thermal, CA).
M. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Events for First Weekend 2017-2018 (Contract Nos. C36380A and C36380B).
N. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Release Cash Deposit in the Amount of $64,220 for Bike Path Improvements Associated with the Department of Motor Vehicles Project at 36400 Technology Drive (Sycamore III, LLC, Applicant).
O. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Release Traffic Signal Bonds for Parcel Map No. 36792 (Palm Desert University Gateway, LLC, Applicant).
P. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Seeking Artists to Create Artwork for the Set of Two (2) Traffic Signal Cabinets on the Northwest Corner of Fred Waring Drive/Cook Street and the Set of Two (2) Traffic Signal Cabinets on the Southwest Corner of Fred Waring Drive/Deep Canyon Road; and for Approval of Six (6) $100 Honoraria for Finalists to Create Proposals for the Artwork (Contract Nos. C36390A and C36390B).
Q. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE of One Member’s Resignation From and Appointment of One New Member To the Palm Desert Youth Committee.
R. REQUEST FOR DIRECTION to the City’s League of California Cities Voting Delegate to Approve the 2017 Annual Conference Resolutions Concerning AB 109 Reform and Local Control of Emergency Medical Response.
| 13. | CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER |
| 14. | RESOLUTIONS None |
| 15. | ORDINANCES |
A. FOR INTRODUCTION None
B. FOR ADOPTION
3. ORDINANCE NO. 1326 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10.48.040(B) PERTAINING TO NO-PARKING AREAS.
| 16. | NEW BUSINESS |
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN ALTERNATIVE WORKWEEK SCHEDULE (9/80) POLICY FOR CITY EMPLOYEES.
B. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2017 CITYWIDE STRIPING PROJECT TO CAL STRIPE, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $221,315 (CONTRACT NO. C36350, PROJECT NO. 564-17).
| 17. | CONTINUED BUSINESS |
| 18. | OLD BUSINESS None |
| 19. | PUBLIC HEARINGS |
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE, ADDING CHAPTER 15.36 – EXPEDITED PERMITTING PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS.
| 20. | ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL MEETING |
| 21. | CALL TO ORDER – 3:00 P.M. – SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (PDRDA) |
| 22. | ROLL CALL – SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO PDRDA |
| 23. | ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION – SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO PDRDA None |
| 24. | RECONVENE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO PDRDA MEETING – 4:00 P.M. |
A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION.
| 25. | AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS – SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO PDRDA None |
| 26. | CONSENT CALENDAR – SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO PDRDA |
A. MINUTES of the July 13, July 27, and August 10, 2017, Regular Meetings of the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST SUCCESSOR AGENCY TREASURY – Warrants Dated 6/30/2017, 7/7/2017, 7/14/2017, 7/21/2017, 7/28/2017, 8/4/2017, and 8/11/2017.
| 27. | CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER – SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO PDRDA |
| 28. | RESOLUTIONS – SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO PDRDA None |
| 29. | NEW BUSINESS – SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO PDRDA None |
| 30. | CONTINUED BUSINESS – SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO PDRDA None |
| 31. | OLD BUSINESS – SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO PDRDA None |
| 32. | PUBLIC HEARINGS – SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO PDRDA None |
| 33. | REPORTS, REMARKS, SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION |
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
B. SUCCESSOR AGENCY COUNSEL
C. CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
| 34. | ADJOURN SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO PDRDA MEETING |
| 35. | CALL TO ORDER – 3:00 P.M. – PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING |
| 36. | ROLL CALL |
| 37. | ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION – PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY None |
| 38. | RECONVENE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING – 4:00 P.M. |
A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION.
| 39. | CONSENT CALENDAR – HOUSING AUTHORITY |
A. MINUTES of the Housing Authority Meeting of July 13, 2017.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY/HOUSING TREASURIES – Warrants Dated 7/7/2017, 7/21/2017, 7/28/2017, and 8/4/2017 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council).
C. HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES for the Meeting of May 10, 2017.
D. RESOLUTION NO. HA-83 – A Resolution of the Palm Desert Housing Authority, Setting Forth Its Findings and Authorizing the Destruction of Records from the Department of Housing, as Indicated on the Records Retention Schedule (Adopted May 14, 2015) – Records From ACKR74459 through DUBE74530 (Exhibit “A”).
| 40. | CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER – HOUSING AUTHORITY |
| 41. | RESOLUTIONS – HOUSING AUTHORITY None |
| 42. | NEW BUSINESS – HOUSING AUTHORITY None |
| 43. | CONTINUED BUSINESS – HOUSING AUTHORITY None |
| 44. | OLD BUSINESS – HOUSING AUTHORITY None |
| 45. | PUBLIC HEARINGS – HOUSING AUTHORITY None |
| 46. | REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AUTHORITY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION |
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
B. AUTHORITY COUNSEL
C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AUTHORITY
| 47. | ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – C |
| 48. | ADJOURN HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING Contact the City Clerk’s Office at 760-346-0611 for more information about the Agenda or for assistance with accessing the materials or attending the meeting. |