HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 02-25-2021 AGENDACITY OF PALM DESERT
REGULAR
PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL (CC),
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SA),
AND HOUSING AUTHORITY (HA) MEETING.
(VIRTUAL MEETING)
AGENDA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021
3:00 p.m. Closed Session
4:00 p.m. Regular Session
Note: In consideration of the current Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic and pursuant to the
Governor’s Executive Orders, City Councilmembers may participate via teleconference.
City Council Meetings are live-streamed. You can access and view through the City’s website:
www.cityofpalmdesert.org under the Council Agenda link at the top of the homepage.
THREE OPTIONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE MEETING
Option 1 - To Participate by email: See detailed instructions on the last page.
Option 2 - To Participate using your internet: See detailed instructions on the last page.
Option 3 - To Participate using your telephone: See detailed instructions on the last page.
AGENDA FEBRUARY 25, 2021
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CALL TO ORDER – 3:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY: Any person wishing to discuss
any Closed Session business that is within the subject matter may participate utilizing one of
the three options listed on the back page of this agenda.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.8:
1) (City Council)
Property: Lease Property – Parkview Professional Office Complex, 73720
Fred Waring Drive, Suite Nos. 217 and 220, Palm Desert
Agency Negotiator: Randy Bynder/Janet Moore
Other Party Negotiator: Lift to Rise
Property owner: City of Palm Desert
B. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2).
Potential cases: 2
RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING – 4:00 P.M.
a) Roll Call
b) Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag – Councilmember Karina Quintanilla
c) Inspiration/Invocation – Mayor Kathleen Kelly
REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
PRESENTATIONS
• Presentation to the City Council by Michael Rosenkrantz regarding Palms to Pines
Parasports.
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NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS – This is an opportunity for the public to speak on issues
that are not on the agenda for a maximum of three minutes. Speakers may utilize one of the
three options listed on the back page of this agenda.
Because the Brown Act does not allow the City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing
Authority Boards to take action on items not on the Agenda, members may briefly respond or
instead refer the matter to staff for report and recommendation at a future City Council,
Successor Agency, or Housing Authority Meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and may be approved
by one (1) Minute Motion.
1. MINUTES of the regular City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority
meetings of February 11, 2021.
2. APPROVE CLAIMS AND DEMAND WARRANTS – City: 1/12/2021, 1/15/2021,
1/20/2021, 1/22/2021, 1/29/2021, 1/31/2021, 2/9/2021, 2/10/2021, and 2/12/2021;
Successor Agency: 1/15/2021, 1/22/2021, and 2/5/2021; Joint City/Housing: 1/22/2021,
2/5/2021, and 2/11/2021.
3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Amendment No. 1 with the Jewish Family Service of the
Desert to continue providing case management services for the Emergency Rental
Assistance Program (Contract No. C38720H) (CC).
4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Amendment No. 1 with Michael Baker International, Inc.,
to provide additional on-call City surveying services and increase the amount of the
contract in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Contract No. C40520) (CC).
5. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE of Stencil/Paint Truck from Warren Anderson Ford, Riverside,
California, in the amount of $126,339.14 (CC).
6. ACCEPT OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROVE THE RELEASE of bonds in the
total amount of $68,592.15 for the Chase Bank Project (111 Monterey Palm Desert, LLC,
Applicant) (CC).
7. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL to eliminate the Hotel and Signature Events Committee,
Library Promotion Committee, and Youth Committee (CC).
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8. ORDINANCE NO. 1363 – Waive further reading and pass to second reading an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, amending Palm
Desert Municipal Code Section 2.34.010, to base commissioner and committee member
appointment terms upon the fiscal year (This is the first reading of the Ordinance) (CC).
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-03 – Waive further reading and adopt a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, approving final Parcel Map No. 36505
(DRRS Holdings, Applicant) (CC).
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-04 – Waive further reading and adopt a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, authorizing the City Manager to Pledge
Support on Behalf of the City of Palm Desert for the Lift to Rise “We Will Lift” Regional
Housing and Economic Opportunity Initiative (CC).
CONSENT ITEM HELD OVER
ACTION CALENDAR
11. RESOLUTION NO. SA-RDA 083 – A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A TERMINATION AGREEMENT TO
DISSOLVE THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY PALM DESERT FINANCING AUTHORITY
(“RCPDFA”) AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS (SA).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
12. REQUEST TO RATIFY THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER’S AUTHORIZATION TO
ENTER INTO NECESSARY AGREEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE
OF UP TO $400,000 FOR UTILITY RELOCATIONS RELATED TO PRESIDENT’S
PLAZA EAST AND WEST PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. 758-14)
(CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) Ratify and confirm the Interim City Manager’s execution and
authorization to enter into necessary agreements for utility relocation related to
President’s Plaza East and West Parking Lot Improvements; b) authorize the
expenditure of up to $400,000 for utility relocations related to the project;
c) authorize the City Manager or his designee to take any action and execute any
documents necessary to facilitate these utility relocation agreements related to
the project.
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13. REQUEST FOR DIRECTION REGARDING DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANTS IN
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion, provide City staff direction to: a) Maintain the City’s current
Zoning Ordinance limiting drive-through restaurants to the Freeway Commercial
Overlay District (FCOD), or; b) initiate a Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) to
identify appropriate zoning districts and develop standards for drive-through
restaurants (CC).
INFORMATION ITEMS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
14. RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
PROGRAM YEAR 2021 ACTION PLAN, INCLUDING THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CC).
Rec: Open the public hearing and receive comments regarding the development of the
Program Year 2021 Action Plan, including the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program. No other action is required to be taken.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUEST FOR ACTION
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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Declaration of Posting:
I Grace L. Rocha, Acting City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under
the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda for the Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency
for the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority, was posted on the City Hall bulletin board
no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 18th day of February, 2021. Note: This agenda is subject
to amendment up to 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
___Grace L. Rocha__________
Grace L. Rocha, Acting City Clerk