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Home My WebLink About2020-08-27MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020 CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA (VIRTUAL MEETING) I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. Mayor Nestande convened the meeting at 3:01 p.m. II. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers and those listed as present participated via teleconference. Present: Councilmember Jan C. Harnik Councilman Sabby Jonathan Mayor Pro Tem Kathleen Kelly Councilmember Susan Marie Weber Mayor Gina Nestande Also Present: Lauri Aylaian, City Manager Robert W. Hargreaves, City Attorney Andy Firestine, Assistant City Manager , . . Grace L. Rocha, Acting City Clerk Lori Carney, Director of Administrative Services Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development Janet M. Moore, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Tom Garcia, Director of Public Works Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager Lt. Matt Martello, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Dept. M. Gloria Sanchez, Acting Deputy City Clerk III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A (CLOSED SESSION ITEMS) None MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING IV. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Request for Closed Session: AUGUST 27, 2020 A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: 1) Property: SEC Fred Waring Drive/San Pablo Avenue (APNs 627-1010-002, -017, -033, -061, -062, and ROW Westerly of -061, -062) Agency Negotiator: Lauri Aylaian/Martin Alvarez/Wayne Olson/ City of Palm Desert Other Party Negotiator: Chandi Group, USA Property Owner: City of Palm Desert Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 2) Property: Lease Property: Parkview Professional Office Complex - 73710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 101 Agency Negotiator: Lauri Aylaian/Janet Moore/Anthony Hernandez/City of Palm Desert Other Party Negotiator: Anser Advisory Property Owner: City of Palm Desert Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 3) Property: Lease Property: Parkview Professional Office Complex - 73710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 100 Agency Negotiator: Lauri Aylaian/Janet Moore/Anthony Hernandez/City of Palm Desert Other Party Negotiator: Lift To Rise Property Owner: City of Palm Desert Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 4) Property: Desert Willow Golf Resort -Overflow Public Parking Lot (Portion of APN 620-400-008 and APN 620-420-024) Agency Negotiator: Lauri Aylaian/Martin Alvarez/City of Palm Desert Other Party Negotiator: Desert Wave Ventures, LLC Property Owner: City of Palm Desert Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment B. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(21 Number of potential cases: 2 C. Public Employment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: Title of Position: City Manager 2 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 27, 2020 With City Council concurrence, Mayor Nestande adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the City Council at 3:02 p.m. She reconvened the meeting at 4:13 p.m. V. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M. A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION. None VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Councilmember Jan C. Harnik VII. INVOCATION/INSPIRATION - Mayor Pro Tem Kathleen Kelly VIII. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS A. CONSIDERATION of the Designation of Voting Delegates and Alternates to the League of California Cities Annual Conference to Be Held - October 7-9, 2020. Councilmember Harnik moved to, by Minute Motion, appoint Kathleen Kelly as the City of Palm Desert Voting Delegate to the 2020 League of California Cities Annual Conference, and Jan C. Harnik as the Alternate. Motion was seconded by Jonathan and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Kelly, Weber, and Nestande; NOES: None). IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B 1. Short-term Rental (STR) The following emails were read into the record on the subject of Short -Term Rentals (STRs) in the area of Hovley Lane West. Their requests included the City Council placing the issue of STRs on the agenda, rezoning their neighborhood to an R1 Classification, stop issuing permits for STR, banning STRs, place a moratorium on any new and existing applications for STRs, and expressed their frustration with the party houses, noise levels, parking, overcrowded rentals, and lack of response from Code Compliance. Arn (no last name), Shepherd Lane, Palm Desert Jim & Gladys Bersamin, Meadow Lane, Palm Desert Bill & Cheryl Bester, Hovley Lane West Neighborhood, Palm Desert Richard Feldman, Diamondback Drive, Palm Desert Rebecca Flanagan, Hovley Lane West Neighborhood, Palm Desert William Glover, Glenwood Lane, Palm Desert Robert & Hedeliza Greer, Meadow Lane, Palm Desert 3 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 27, 2020 Scott and Courtney Halterlein, Via Fonda, Palm Desert Devin Kasprick, (no street address), Palm Desert Miguel Leal, Lavender Way, Palm Desert Diana & Bob McGinity, Meadow Lane, Palm Desert Nancy Nowack & William Choplin, Diamondback Drive, Palm Desert Clifford Sanforth, Sandpiper Court, Palm Desert Joan Sugino, Lavender Way, Palm Desert Mark Wasson, Baranda Court, Palm Desert Rita & Todd Westlie, Chinook Circle E., Palm Desert Nick Latkovic, Via Fonda, Palm Desert (Called in) 2. Complaint Sent Via Email Re: Liaht Pollution and Liaht Trespassing by Neighbor & Claiming Code Compliance has not enforced the Code. Shannon Evans, Carmel Circle, Palm Desert 3. Voice Mail Re: Human and Child Trafficking (inaudible) 4. MRS. WENDY JONATHAN, Representative of Desert Sands Unified School District Board of Trustee for Area 1, provided an update on the status of the schools' instruction. She noted K-6 grades has applied for a waiver, but they will continue with their zoom instruction for now. She said the District is considering the hybrid model once they are 15-days off the watch list. She also announced the DSUSD Foundation event is on August 29, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. X. CONSENT CALENDAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL A. MINUTES of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 9, 2020, and Special Meeting of the City Council of July 23, 2020. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY TREASURY - Warrants Dated 06/26/2020, 07/01/2020, and 07/10/2020. Rec: Approve as presented. C. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY/HOUSING TREASURIES - Warrant Dated 07/10/2020 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert Housing Authority). Rec: Approve as presented. 4 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 27, 2020 D. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Palm Desert Resorter Association, 77333 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert. Rec: Receive and file. E. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by The Real Italian Deli II, LLC, 44795 San Pablo Avenue, Suite 1, Palm Desert. Rec: Receive and file. F COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORTS for the Months of May 2020 and June 2020 (Joint Consideration with the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency). Rec: Receive and file. G. CITY COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES. 1. Citizens' Sustainability Committee Meeting of January 27, 2020. 2. Palm Desert Finance Committee Meeting of May 26, 2020. Rec: Receive and file. H LETTER OF RESIGNATION from Bruce Nation - Marketing Committee. Rec: Receive with very sincere regret. I. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK - Contract No. C36710A - Traffic Signal Modifications and Interconnect Improvements (Project No. 550-18) (Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., Chino, CA). Rec: By Minute Motion, accept the work as complete and authorize City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the project. J. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK - Contract No. A40100 - Freedom Park Community Garden Renovation (Project No. 997-20) (Mariposa Landscape, Inc., Irwindale, CA). Rec: By Minute Motion, accept the work as complete and authorize City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the project. 5 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 27, 2020 K. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK - Contract No. C39160 - Desert Willow Golf Resort Clubhouse Exterior Painting Project (Project No. 867-20) (Southwest Coatings, Inc., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA). Rec: By Minute Motion, accept the work as complete and authorize City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the project. L. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION of Resolutions rescinding Resolutions Nos. 2020-46 and HA-94, respectively, to End the Temporary Suspension of the Housing Commission Meetings (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert Housing Authority). Rec: 1) Waive further reading and adopt City Resolution No. 2020 - 68„ a resolution of the City of Palm Desert City Council rescinding Resolution No. 2020-46 and ending the temporary suspension of the Palm Desert Housing Authority Housing Commission meetings due to the local emergency proclaimed in response to the spread of COVID-19; 2) waive further reading and adopt Authority Resolution No. HA - 98, a resolution of the Palm Desert Housing Authority Board rescinding Resolution No. HA-94 and ending the temporary suspension of the Palm Desert Housing Authority Housing Commission meetings due to the local emergency proclaimed in response to the spread of COVID-19; 3) By Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor/Chairman and the City Manager/Executive Director to take any action deemed necessary for the purpose of effectuating the actions taken herewith. M. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Mills Act Contract for 72720 Cactus Court, Unit D, Kings Point at Palm Desert, CA (Shadow Cove) (APN 628-270-010-2). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) approve subject Mills Act contract for 72-720 Cactus Court, Unit D, Palm Desert, CA, in accordance with Section 29.70.030 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code; 2) authorize City Manager and City Attorney to execute said contract. N. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Mills Act Contract for 72449 Willow Street, #1212, Palm Desert, CA (Sandpiper Condominium) (APN 640-210-012-8). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) approve subject Mills Act contract for 72449 Willow Street, #1212 , Palm Desert, CA, in accordance with Section 29.70.030 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code; 2) authorize City Manager and City Attorney to execute said contract. 6 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 27, 2020 O. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Mills Act Contract for 72565 El Paseo, #1016, Palm Desert, CA (Sandpiper Condominium)(APN 640-210-034-8). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) approve subject Mills Act contract for 72565 El Paseo, #1016, Palm Desert, CA, in accordance with Section 29.70.030 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code; 2) authorize City Manager and City Attorney to execute said contract. P. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Mills Act Contract for 72483 El Paseo, #1115, Palm Desert, CA (Sandpiper Condominium)(APN 640-200-010-5). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) approve subject Mills Act contract for 72483 El Paseo, #1115, Palm Desert, CA, in accordance with Section 29.70.030 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code; 2) authorize City Manager and City Attorney to execute said contract. Q. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Addendum to the Third Amendment and Restatement of the Joint Powers Agreement of the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) Admitting the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians as a Member of CVAG. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject Addendum to the Third Amendment and Restatement of the CVAG Joint Powers Agreement, which establishes the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians as formal members. R. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Amendment Five to AB2766 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and Member Jurisdictions to Provide Sustainable Funding for the Regional PM10 Street Sweeping Program (Contract No. C29935). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Amendment Five to AB 2766 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between CVAG and member jurisdictions to maintain contributions from the cities and the County at 75% to provide Sustainable Funding for the Regional PM10 Street Sweeping Program from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2024; 2) authorize the City Manager to execute said amendment. 7 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 27, 2020 S. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL to Purchase Untitled by Ross Kellogg from the 2019/2020 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition in the Amount of $25,000 (Contract No. C40310) Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the purchase of Untitled by Ross Kellogg from the 2019/2020 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition in the amount of $25,000 exclusive of taxes for inclusion in Palm Desert's permanent public art collection; 2) authorize Mayor to execute subject contract. T REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of City Manager's Authorization to Amend Contract No. C36801 to Pay for Project Related Invoices in the Amount of $24,644.50 to Michael Baker International. Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the City Manager's authorization to amend Contract No. C36801 with Michael Baker International to pay for project related invoices in the amount of $24,644.50 - funds are available in Account No. 2134311-4332000, Measure A - Tamarisk Row, and 4204291-4400100, Drainage Reserve Funds - Haystack Channel. U. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Proposed Special Events and Sponsorship Allocations for Fiscal Year 2020/2021. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the Proposed Special Events and Sponsorship Allocations for FY 2020/2021; 2) authorize the City Manager to take necessary action to facilitate the special events and sponsorships approved by the City Council, including making discretionary changes to accommodate their intent; 3) authorize the City Manager to execute agreements associated with the events and sponsorships, if applicable; 4) authorize the City Manager to approve miscellaneous sponsorships for events during the fiscal year, with values of $7,500 or less. V. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Information Systems Department Vendor List for Technology Equipment Purchases in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $75,000. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the Information System Department Vendor List for technology equipment purchases in an aggregate amount not to exceed $75,000; 2) authorize City Manager to execute agreements - funds are available in Account No. 5304190-4404000. 8 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 27, 2020 W. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION for the City Manager to Enter Into a Lease Agreement for Copier Equipment with Xerox Financial Services, and Monthly Usage Charges with Image Source (Contract No. C40320). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Manager to enter into a 60-month lease agreement for copier equipment with Xerox Financial Services, Norwalk, CT, in the amount of $2,646.32 per month, and monthly usage and maintenance charges (projected at $1,170 per month) from Image Source - Funds are available in Account No. 1104190-4342000. X. REQUEST FOR ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND APPROVAL of New Rates for Riverside County Animal Control Field and Shelter Services as Required by Contract No. C37190. The Estimated Total Contracted Amount is $340,321 Annually. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Acknowledge and approve the new rate schedule provided to the City in February 2020, and as required by Contract No. C37190; 2) authorize Change Order in the amount of $15,206 for final payment for Field Services for Fiscal Year 2019/2020 - funds are available in Account No. 1104230-4309000 for both Fiscal Years 2019/2020 and 2020/2021. Y REQUEST FOR APPROVAL to Purchase 160,000 Pounds of Grass Seed from Simplot Partners for the Amount of $189,036.60. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Deem bid received from Foster -Gardner, Inc., as non -responsive; 2) approve the purchase of 160,000 pounds of grass seed from Simplot Partners, Palm Desert, California, for the amount of $189,036.60. Z. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Annual Computer Software and Hardware Maintenance Costs for the Listed Vendors in the Estimated Amount of $452,535. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve annual computer software and hardware maintenance costs for the listed vendors in the estimated amount of $452,535; 2) authorize the City Manager to execute renewal agreements - funds are set aside in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget for this purpose. 9 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 27, 2020 AA. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT for Traffic Signal Interconnect Fiber Optic Repair Services to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc., in the Annual Amount of $25,000 (Contract No. C40330). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve award of subject contract for Traffic Signal Interconnect Fiber Optic repair services to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc., Irwindale, California, in an annual amount of $25,000 for a period of twenty-four (24) months; 2) authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and up to three (3) 12-month contract extensions - funds are available in Account No. 1104250-4332500, R/M Signals. BB. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT for On -Call Traffic Engineering Services to TransTech Engineers, Inc., in an Amount Not To Exceed $75,000 (Contract No. C40340). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award subject contract for On -Call Traffic Engineering Services to TransTech Engineers, Inc., Chino, California, in an annual amount not to exceed $75,000 for a period of twenty-four (24) months; 2) authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and up to three (3) 12-month contract extensions -funds are available in Account No. 1104250-4309000, Prof -Other. CC. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT for Traffic Signal Preventive Maintenance and Emergency On -Call Services to St. Francis Electric, LLC, in an Annual Amount Not to Exceed $50,000 (Contract No. C40350). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award subject contract for Traffic Signal Preventive Maintenance and Emergency On -Call Services to St. Francis Electric, LLC, Riverside, California, in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000 for a period of Twenty-four (24) months; 2) authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and up to three (3) 12-month contract extensions - funds are available in Account No. 1104250-4332500, R/M Signals. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DD. MINUTES of the July 9, 2020, Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency. Rec: Approve as presented. EE. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST SUCCESSOR AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Dated 07/10/2020. Rec: Approve as presented. 10 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 27, 2020 FF. COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORTS for the Months of May 2020 and June 2020 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council). Rec: Approve as presented. PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY GG. MINUTES of the Housing Authority Meeting of July 9, 2020. Rec: Approve as presented. HH. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY/HOUSING TREASURIES - Warrant Dated 07/10/2020 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council). Rec: Approve as presented. II. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION of Resolutions rescinding Resolutions Nos. 2020-46 and HA-94, respectively, to End the Temporary Suspension of the Housing Commission Meetings (Joint Consideration with Palm Desert City Council). Rec: 1) Waive further reading and adopt City Resolution No. 2020 - 68, a resolution of the City of Palm Desert City Council rescinding Resolution No. 2020-46 and ending the temporary suspension of the Palm Desert Housing Authority Housing Commission meetings due to the local emergency proclaimed in response to the spread of COVID-19; 2) waive further reading and adopt Authority Resolution No. HA - 98, a resolution of the Palm Desert Housing Authority Board rescinding Resolution No. HA-94 and ending the temporary suspension of the Palm Desert Housing Authority Housing Commission meetings due to the local emergency proclaimed in response to the spread of COVID-19; 3) By Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor/Chairman and the City Manager/Executive Director to take any action deemed necessary for the purpose of effectuating the actions taken herewith. Upon motion by Harnik, second by Weber, and 5-0 vote of the City Council, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Kelly, Weber, and Nestande; NOES: None). 11 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 27, 2020 1.1 XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None XII. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 69 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 37883. Mayor Pro Tem Kelly moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2020-69. Motion was seconded by Harnik and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Kelly, Weber, and Nestande; NOES: None) XIII. ORDINANCES A. For Introduction: None B. For Adoption: None XIV. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION, AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY WAIVER OF FEES FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMITS UNTIL THE END OF FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021. Councilmember Harnik moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2020 - 70. temporarily waiving fees for Temporary Use Permits (TUP) until the end of Fiscal Year 2020/2021. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Kelly, Weber, and Nestande; NOES: None). 12 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 27, 2020 B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. C38780 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE (CONTRACT NO. C38780). Councilman Jonathan moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the first amendment to Contract No. C38780 for law enforcement services between the City of Palm Desert and the County of Riverside. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Kelly, Weber, and Nestande; NOES: None). C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CITY OF PALM DESERT MEDIA PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021. Councilmember Harnik moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) approve the Media Plan for Fiscal Year 2020/2021; 2) authorize media buy expenditures with Ideapeddler (C37182) in an amount not to exceed $409,000 - funds are available in Advertising Media Buys, Account No. 1104417-4322100. Motion was seconded by Nestande and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Kelly, Weber, and Nestande; NOES: None). D. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION TO NAME THE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE IN CIVIC CENTER PARK CONNECTING TO SAN PASCUAL AVENUE IN HONOR OF FORMER PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONER AND COLLEGE OF THE DESERT COACH, JOHN MARMAN. Mayor Pro Tem Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the naming of the pedestrian bridge in Civic Center Park connecting to San Pascual Avenue the "John Marman Pedestrian Bridge." Motion was seconded by Weber and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Kelly, Weber, and Nestande; NOES: None). E. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION TO SELECT TWO CITY COUNCILMEMBERS TO SERVE AS LIAISONS TO AN AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE RELATED TO THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (ATP) PROJECTS. Mayor Nestande moved to, by Minute Motion, select Councilmember Jan C. Harnik and Mayor Pro Tem Kathleen Kelly to serve as liaisons to an Ad Hoc Subcommittee related to Active Transporation Program (ATP) Projects, and Councilman Sabby Jonathan to serve as the Alternate. Motion was seconded by Weber and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Kelly, Weber, and Nestande; NOES: None). 13 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 27, 2020 F REQUEST TO DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING THE PROPOSED USE OF ACTION MINUTES FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS. Mayor Pro Tem Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, direct staff to prepare a Resolution memorializing the change from producing summary format minutes to action -type minutes with the following conditions: 1) the new format to provide the names of the speakers under Oral Communication; 2) allow permissible question and answer by Council and staff to be included in the minutes; 3) revisit the change in six months; 4) retain audio and visual recordings of the meetings in perpetuity; 5) allow the City Clerk to make the change starting with the current meeting. Motion was seconded by Weber and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Kelly, Weber, and Nestande; NOES: None). XV. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XVI. OLD BUSINESS A. INFORMATIONAL UPDATE ON THE CITY'S IMPLEMENTATION OF SENATE BILL 1383: THE SHORT LIVED CLIMATE POLLUTANTS: ORGANIC METHANE WASTE EMISSIONS REDUCTION ACT IMPLEMENTATION, AND ITS IMPACT ON THE BURRTEC WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICES, LLC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT (CONTRACT NO. C27411). Councilman Jonathan moved to, by Minute Motion, receive and file the Update on the City's implementation of Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383): The Short Lived Climate Pollutants: Organic Methane Waste Emissions Reduction Act implementation, and its impact on the Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services, LLC (Burrtec) Franchise Agreement (C27411), with direction to staff to proceed without going out for a Request for Proposal (RFP). Motion was seconded by Harnik and carried by a 4-1 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Kelly, and Nestande; NOES: Weber). B. INFORMATIONAL UPDATE OF THE UNITE PALM DESERT ECONOMIC RELIEF PROGRAM. Councilmember Harnik moved to, by Minute Motion, receive and file the Update of the City's Unite Palm Desert Economic Relief Program (UPDERP). Motion was seconded by Jonathan and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Kelly, Weber, and Nestande; NOES: None). 14 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 27, 2020 XVII. PUBLIC HEARINGS None XVIII. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS & REMARKS A. Councilmember Jan C. Harnik Committee Reports and General Comments. 1. Cal State University. San Bernardino - Palm Desert Campus, reported that at last year's graduation there were 421 students who graduated with either a bachelor's degree, masters degrees or Ph.D. B. Councilman Sabbv Jonathan Committee Reports and General Comments. None C. Mayor Pro Tem Kathleen Kelly Committee Reports and General Comments. None D. Councilmember Susan Marie Weber Committee Reports and General Comments. 1. Art In Public Place Committee - announced that next week the Committee will hold a study session to keep up to speed with the status of the San Pablo Project. 2. Children's Discovery Museum - reported the Museum is anxious to open, because you can't operate a children's museum without children. In meantime, they are accepting donations. E Mayor Gina Nestande Committee Reports and General Comments. 1. Renova Solar - announced they are going into escrow for two buildings on the corner of Cook and Hovley. They discussed streamlining the permitting process. These buildings are being purchased and renovated and they will be providing well -paying jobs. 15 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 27, 2020 F City Council Reauests for Action. 1. Request for update on President's Plaza - Councilmember Jan C. Harnik made the request. 2. Reauest to agendize the issue of Short-term Rentals (STR) in the Area of Hovlev West. Councilman Sabby Jonathan requested staff prepare an analysis and recommendation to Council for potentially amending the Ordinance to address the issues that have arisen. Mayor Pro Tem Kelly concurred, requesting staff specifically agendize a moratorium on issuance of further short-term rental licenses in Planned Residential areas without an homeowners association. 3. Consideration to award Carter Elementary a $10.000 funding allocation - Councilman Jonathan noted that due to personnel changes at the school they missed the Outside Agency Application period and simply didn't apply. They normally apply and receive the allocation annually. 4. Request to agendize Senate Bill 571 (SB571) - Campaign Contribution Limits - Councilman Sabby Jonathan noted the City currently does not have a limit on campaign contributions, and if the City fails to adopt its own limits by January, 2021, the State limits will apply, which is no more than $3,000. He would like for the City Council to consider this matter and form its own policy prior to January 2021. 5. Reauest for the City to comply or follow the County Guidelines and Restrictions, including Reopening if that is the direction of the County. Councilman Jonathan added he is suggesting the status quo, because Palm Desert has followed the County Guidelines. He suggested, to the extent allowed, he would like to reopen and reactivate the economy within the safety standards. Mayor Pro Tem Kelly pointed out the City currently doesn't have any closure orders, because that is a function of State and County mandates. Future mandates are unknown, and how the County responds may call for some additional decision making by this Council. She added that currently everyone is on the same page. 6. Request for an Update on the Outdoor Dining and Permitting Process - Councilman Sabby Jonathan is hoping to provide businesses the opportunity to provide outdoor dining as quickly as possible. 16 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 27, 2020 G. City Council Consideration of Travel Requests/Reports. None XIX. STAFF REPORTS AND REMARKS A. City Manager 1. Palm Desert Aquatic Center - announced the Center is open for business. You can make reservations ahead of time by calling the Center or going online. Guidelines for distancing are in place to make everyone safe. 2. Consideration of Resumption of In -Person City Council Meetings or Continue with Remote Zoom Meetings - Previously, the City Council requested this matter be revisited in September, so at the next meeting she will agendize for Council consideration. B. City Attorney None C. City Clerk Ms. Rocha reminded the City Council of the Study Session on September 2, 2020, at 1:30 p.m., for a presentation to the City Council by Cal State University, San Bernardino (Virtual Event). XX. ADJOURNMENT With City Council concurrence, Mayor Nestande adjourned the meeting at 6:16 p.m. XVirr( ATTEST: GINA NESTANDE, MAYOR GRACE L. ROCHA, ACTING CITY CLERK CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 17