HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 04-08-2021 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, APRIL 8, 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.
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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: Southeast Corner of Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue
(APNs 627-101-002, -017, -033, -061 and ROW westerly of -061, -062)
Agency Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Martin Alvarez
Other Party Negotiator: Chandi Group, USA
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
C. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956(d)(1):
1) Vacation Rental Owners and Neighbors (VRON) of Palm Desert v. City of Palm
Desert, Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. CVPS2101252
2) Lorraine Salas and Karina Quintanilla v. City of Palm Desert, Riverside County
Superior Court, Case No. PSC 1903800.
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 Gina Nestande
c) Inspiration/Invocation – Councilmember Karina Quintanilla
REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
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AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE CAROLE SCHAUDT FOR HER SERVICE TO THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT AND ITS PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, 2018 – 2021.
An engraved crystal clock will be mailed to Ms. Schaudt as a token of appreciation.
2. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE PHYLLIS J. HARKINS FOR HER SERVICE TO THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT AND ITS PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, 2013 – 2021.
An engraved crystal clock will be mailed to Ms. Harkins as a token of appreciation.
3. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE JAMES SCHMID FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT AND ITS ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION, 2019-2021.
An engraved crystal clock will be mailed to Mr. Schmid as a token of appreciation.
4. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 18-24, 2021, AS
“VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK” IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT.
5. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF APRIL AS
“DMV/DONATE LIFE MONTH” IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT.
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.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and may be approved
by one (1) Minute Motion.
6. MINUTES of the regular City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority
meetings of March 25, 2021.
Rec: Approve as presented.
7. APPROVE CLAIMS AND DEMAND WARRANTS – City: 3/12/2021; City and Housing
Authority: 3/19/2021, and Successor Agency: 3/19/2021.
Rec: Receive and file.
8. COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORT for the months of January and
February 2021, and General Fund Financial Report for February 2021 (CC).
Rec: Receive and file.
9. FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes for the Meeting of January 26, 2021 (CC).
Rec: Receive and file.
10. HOUSING COMMISSION Minutes for the meeting of January 6, 2021 (HA).
Rec: Receive and file.
11. QUARTERLY REPORT from Rolf Hoehn, City of Palm Desert Appointed Representative
to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission (CC).
Rec: Receive and file.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 2021 - 07, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
California, approving participation in the Coachella Valley Association of Governments
(CVAG) Regional Homelessness Program in the amount of $100,000 for Fiscal Year
2020-2021 (CC).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
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13. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION of the execution of a Subrecipient Agreement with
the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission in an amount not to exceed $45,000 to operate the
Emergency Rental Assistance Program (Contract No. C40230E) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the Subrecipient Agreement with the Coachella Valley
Rescue Mission in an amount not to exceed $45,000 to operate the Emergency
Rental Assistance Program.
14. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to increase Plan Review / Inspection Service
Contract No. C38750B in the amount of $45,000 (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize an additional expenditure of $45,000 as part of the
professional service agreement to Willdan Engineering for building administrative
services for Fiscal Year 2020/2021. The new cumulative total for these services
will be $270,000. Funds are available in the FY 2020/2021 budget.
15. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Grant of Easement to the Coachella Valley Water District
(CVWD) for the Monterey Crossing Project (Coachella Valley Water District, Applicant)
(CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor to execute a Grant of Easement to the
Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) for Assessor’s Parcel No. 694-060-101
related to the Monterey Crossing project.
ACTION CALENDAR
16. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC
FOR THE CITYWIDE BIKEWAY AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $250,000 (PROJECT NO. 565-21) (CONTRACT NO. C41270) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) Award subject contract for the Citywide Bikeway and
Pedestrian Improvements to Michael Baker International, Inc., Palm Desert,
California, in an annual amount of $250,000 for a period of twenty-four (24)
months; b) authorize the Mayor to execute said Agreement and up to three (3)
12-month contract extensions. Funds are available in the Measure A Fund and
budgeted in the Capital Improvement Project Account No. 2134633-5000103,
Citywide Bikeway and Pedestrian Improvements
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17. RESOLUTION NO. HA-102, A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT HOUSING
AUTHORITY, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE NEGOTIATION,
MODIFICATION, PREPARATION, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS
AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE RE-SYNDICATION OF PD HOVLEY
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AND THE REFINANCING AND REHABILITATION OF THE
HOVLEY GARDENS PROJECT, AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS (HA).
Rec: a) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. HA-102.
b) By Minute Motion approve the agreements and documents presented to
the Authority Board at this meeting in substantial form.
c) By Minute Motion, authorize staff and legal counsel to negotiate and
modify the agreements and documents presented to the Authority Board
at this meeting, provided such modifications are materially consistent with
the terms set for in the Conditional Agreement Regarding Hovley Gardens
Re-Syndication, attached hereto as Attachment A (Conditional
Agreement), and to negotiate and prepare all other necessary or proper
documents and instruments.
d) By Minute Motion, authorize the Executive Director or Chairman, in
consultation with legal counsel, to execute and deliver, for and in the name
of the Authority, the agreements and documents presented to the Authority
Board at this meeting, as modified, provided such modifications are
materially consistent with the terms set forth in the Conditional Agreement.
e) By Minute Motion, authorize the Executive Director and Chairman, and all
other officers of the Authority, in consultation with legal counsel, to execute
and deliver, for and in the name of the Authority, all other necessary or
proper documents and instruments, and to do all things which they may
deem necessary or proper to effectuate the purposes of the Resolution.
18. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF GRANT OF EASEMENT TO COACHELLA VALLEY
WATER DISTRICT FOR UTILITY PURPOSES OVER A PORTION OF ASSESSOR’S
PARCEL NO. 627-221-011 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PRESIDENT’S PLAZA EAST AND WEST IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. 758-14)
(Coachella Valley Water District, Applicant) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) Approve the Grant of Easement to the Coachella Valley
Water District (CVWD) over a portion of Assessor’s Parcel No. 627-221-011 for
utility purposes; b) authorize the Mayor to execute the same.
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19. REQUEST FOR DIRECTION TO STAFF ON FIREWORKS FOR PALM DESERT’S 2021
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion:
a) Provide direction to staff regarding fireworks for a Palm Desert 2021
Independence Day Celebration;
b) If direction is given to proceed with planning the 2021 Independence
Celebration that complies with County and State tiers, guidelines, and
restrictions, pre-approve and authorize expenditures in an amount not to
exceed $60,000 ($40,000 to Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. and $20,000 ancillary
vendor) from the FY 2021/22 Budget for production of the 2021
Independence Day Celebration (Contract No. C37020A);
c) Authorize City Manager to execute a contract extension with Pyro
Spectaculars, Inc., in the amount of $40,000 for the fireworks display; and
d) Authorize City Manager to execute any ancillary vendor contracts
associated with production of the celebration in an amount not to exceed
$20,000 (Contract No. C41260).
20. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-08, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION
NOS. 2019-48 AND 2020-62, ADOPTING AUTHORIZED CLASSIFICATIONS,
ALLOCATED POSITIONS, SALARY SCHEDULE AND SALARY RANGES INCLUDED
HEREIN AND ATTACHED AS “EXHIBIT A” EFFECTIVE WITH PAY PERIODS ENDING
AFTER APRIL 1, 2021 (CC).
Rec: a) Waive further adopt Resolution No. 2021-08 rescinding and replacing
Resolution Nos. 2019-48 and 2020-62, adopting authorized classifications,
allocated positions, salary schedule and salary ranges included herein and
attached as “Exhibit A,” including a Cost of Living Adjustment of 2.3%,
effective for pay periods ending after April 1, 2021.
b) By Minute Motion, authorize the City Manager to take actions consistent
with the resolution adopted herewith to implement the changes
contemplated.
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INFORMATION ITEMS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
None
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 1ST day of April, 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