HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 04-22-2021 AGENDA
CITY 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 22 , 2021
3:00 p.m. Closed Session
4:00 p.m. Regular Session
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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) (Contract No. C38310)
Agency Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Martin Alvarez
Other Party Negotiator: Chandi Group, USA
Property Owner: City of Palm Desert
2) (Successor Agency)
Property: 10 acre portion of 24.73 (APN 694-310-006) located south of Gerald
Ford and east of Portola Avenue (Contract No. SA40790)
Agency Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Martin Alvarez
Other Party Negotiator: Pacific Group West
Property Owner: Successor Agency
3) (Successor Agency)
Property: Desert Willow 14.65 acres, Lot “B” (APN 620-420-023)
(Contract No. SA37160)
Agency Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Martin Alvarez
Other Party Negotiator: Desert Wave Ventures
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.
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RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING – 4:00 P.M.
a) Roll Call
b) Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag – Mayor Pro Tem Jan C. Harnik
c) Inspiration/Invocation – Mayor Kathleen Kelly
REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION
• Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to former Director of Community
Development Ryan Stendell; last day was March 31.
• Retirement of Accounting Specialist Sharon Christiansen in the Finance Department;
last day is April 23.
• Retirement of Acting City Clerk Grace L. Rocha in the City Clerk’s Department; last day
is April 22.
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.
2. MINUTES of the regular City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority
meetings of April 8, 2021.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL to accept Off-Site Improvements, reduce the Faithful
Performance Bond, and release the Labor and Materials Bond for Parcel Map 37611
(Lumar Devco, LLC, Applicant) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) accept off-site improvements on Avenue of the States and
Washington Street; b) reduce the Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of
$208,627.20; c) release the Labor and Materials bond in the amount of $115,904.
4. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to use the Sherwin-Williams Company for purchase
of paint related materials and supplies for the Palm Desert Housing Authority Properties
for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (Contract No. HA41400) (HA).
Rec: By Minute Motion, that the Authority Board: a) Authorize the use of The Sherwin-
Williams Company, for the purchase of paint and paint related materials and
supplies for the Palm Desert Housing Authority properties pursuant to Section
3.30.160(L) and 3.30.160(E) of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, for Fiscal Year
2021-2022, in an amount not to exceed $75,000; b) authorize the Chairman
and/or the Executive Director to execute the Agreement and any documents
necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith. Funds have been included
in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 proposed Palm Desert Housing Authority’s
operating budget, in the appropriate Authority account.
5. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C36580 with Horizon
Professional Landscape, Inc., for Landscape Maintenance Area (LMA) No. 6 in the
amount of $103,682, and include repair work and services in an amount not to exceed
$25,000 (Project No. 906-22) (Contract No. C36583) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) Approve the third, one-year extension to subject contract
with Horizon Professional Landscape, Inc., Coachella, California, for Landscape
Maintenance Area No. 6 in the amount of $103,632; b) authorize the City
Manager to approve extra repair work and services in an amount not to exceed
$25,000; c) authorize the City Manager to execute said amendment, the
remaining one-year contract extension, and any change orders associated with
this contract based on staff’s recommendations. Funds are available in Account
No. 4414195-4332000, R/M Desert Willow, and 1104614-4337001, R/M
Medians.
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6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C36590 with Mariposa
Landscapes, Inc., for Landscape Maintenance Area (LMA) No. 9 in the amount of
$222,390.96, and authorize repair work and services for the specified amount of $40,000
(Project No. 909-22) (Contract No. C36593) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) Approve the third extension to subject contract with
Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., Irwindale, California, for Landscape Maintenance
Area (LMA) No. 9 in the amount of $222,390.96; b) authorize the City Manager
to approve extra repair work and services up to the specified amount of $40,000;
c) authorize the City Manager to execute said amendment, the remaining
one-year contract extension, and any change orders associates with this contract
based on staff’s recommendations. Funds are available in General Fund Account
No. 1104614-4337001, R/M Medians, and 1104614-4392101, Entrada del
Paseo.
7. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C36600 with Excel
Landscape, Inc., for Landscape Maintenance Area (LMA) No. 17 in the amount of
$308,721.84, and authorize repair work and services for the specified amount of $50,000
(Project No. 917-22) (Contract No. C36603) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) Approve the third extension of subject contract with Excel
Landscape, Inc., Corona, California, in the amount of $308,721.84; b) authorize
extra repair work and services for the specified amount of $50,000; c) authorize
the City Manager to execute said amendment, the remaining one-year contract
extension, and any change orders associated with this contract based on staff’s
recommendations. Funds are available in General Fund Account No. 1104610-
4332001, R/M Civic Center Park; 1104610-4337100, Tri-Cities Sports Facility;
and 1104611-4332001, R/M Parks.
8. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Amendment No. 1 to Contract C37130 with The Christmas
King, Inc., for the Seasonal Lighting and Décor Program in the Amount of $86,640 annually
for two years, and approve Change Order No. 1, authorizing a one-time expenditure of
$23,360 for purchase of new lighting (Project No. 775-19) (Contract No. C37131) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the subject contract with The
Christmas Kings, Inc., Lake Elsinore, California, in the amount of $86,640 for the
City’s Seasonal Lighting and Décor Program; b) approve Change Order No. 1,
authorizing a one-time expenditure of $23,360 for the purchase of new lighting
Contract No. C37130; c) authorize the City Manager to approve change orders
associated with this amendment based on staff’s recommendation; d) authorize
the City Manager to execute the subject amendment and any documents
necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith. Funds are available in
Account No. 1104310-4391001, Street Maintenance – Holiday Decorations.
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9. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C40350 with
St. Francis Electric, LLC, for Traffic Signal Preventive Maintenance and Emergency On-
Call Services in the amount of $50,000 (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) Approve Change Order No. 1 to subject contract for Traffic
Signal Preventive Maintenance and Emergency On-Call Services to St. Francis
Electric, LLC, Riverside, California, in the amount of $50,000; b) authorize the
City Manager or designee to review and approve written change order requests
for unanticipated conditions per Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code; c) authorize the City Manager to execute the change order. Funds will be
available in Account No. 1104250-4332500, R/M Signals.
10. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of an additional Sunday Market on San Pablo Avenue for
the month of May 2021 (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) approve an additional Sunday Market on San Pablo
Avenue for the month of May 2021; b) authorize the road closure on San Pablo
Avenue between Alessandro Drive and San Gorgonio Way on Sunday, May 30,
2021; c) Permit Consumption/Possession of Alcoholic Beverages on Public
Property Pursuant to Palm Desert Municipal code 9.58.040; d) authorize waiving
of all City-assessed permit and inspection fees pertaining to the event.
11. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of City Council Interview Policies for members seeking
reappointments to advisory boards and other bodies (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the following City Council interview policies for
members seeking reappointments to advisory boards and other bodies:
a) Unless requested by a Councilmember, forgo an interview for a member
who completes an application and desires to serve on the same advisory
board: Art in Public Places, Resource Preservation and Enhancement,
Parks and Recreation, Cultural Resources Preservation, Public Safety,
Marketing, and Housing.
b) Require an interview for a member who completes an application for other
advisory boards: Architectural Review, Building Board of Appeals, Finance,
Planning, and Rent Review.
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12. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION of Donation of the USS Ronald Reagan Aircraft
Carrier Model Replica and Related Informational Signage to the Palm Springs Air
Museum (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion, that the City Council authorize the donation of the USS Ronald
Reagan Aircraft Carrier Model Replica and related informational signage and
documents to the Palm Springs Air Museum and declare the model surplus.
ACTION CALENDAR
13. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 7 TO CONTRACT NO.
C38840D TO GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE CV LINK PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $372,844.80; AND AUTHORIZE
CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. C38840A TO DHS
CONSULTING, LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OF THE CV LINK
PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $190,191.04 (PROJECT NO. 707-20) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion:
a) Authorize Change Order No. 07 for Contract No. C38840D in the amount of
$372,844.80 to Granite Construction Company of Indio, California, for the
construction of the CV Link Project (Project No. 707-20).
b) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute Change Order No. 07.
c) Authorize the City Manager or designee to review and approve subsequent
written change order requests for amounts up to $50,000 each up to
$289,912.58 remaining in the contingency previously set aside for
unanticipated conditions, per Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code.
d) Authorize Contract Amendment No. 1 for Contract No. C38840A in the amount
of $190,191.04 to DHS Consulting, LLC of Palm Desert, California, for
construction management and inspection of the CV Link Project.
e) Authorize the Mayor to execute Contract Amendment No. 1. Funds are
available in Account No. 2314670-5000202, New Construction Tax.
f) Receive and file the Informational Update Report on the CV Link.
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14. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT TO BEST CONTRACTING SERVICES,
INC., (CONTRACT NO. HA40980) FOR TAOS PALMS AND DESERT POINTE ROOF
REHABILITATION IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $627,837 AND AUTHORIZE THE USE
OF GARLAND/DBS, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF ROOF MATERIALS AND
SUPPLIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $368,584.89 (PROJECT NO. 834-21) (CONTRACT
NO. HA41350) (HA).
Rec: By Minute Motion that the Housing Authority Board:
a) Authorize the Award of Contract No. HA40980 to Best Contracting Services,
Inc., Gardena, California, for Taos Palms and Desert Pointe Roof
Rehabilitation at the Palm Desert Housing Authority properties, in the total
amount of $627,837.
b) Waive minor discrepancies in the bid submitted by Best Contracting Services,
Inc.
c) Authorize the use of Garland/DBS, Inc., Contract No. HA41350, for the
purchase of roof materials and supplies pursuant to 3.30.160(E) of the Palm
Desert Municipal Code, necessary to complete this Project in the amount of
$368,584.89.
d) Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside 10% contingency for unforeseen
conditions in the amount of $62,784.
e) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to review and approve written
requests for the use of the contingency for unforeseen conditions up to the
contingency amount.
f) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to execute the Notice of
Completion (NOC) and the Secretary to file the NOC, upon satisfactory
completion of the Project.
g) Authorize the Executive Director and their designee to take any necessary
actions to facilitate the contract and execute any documents necessary to
effectuate the action taken herewith. Funds are available in the Fiscal Year
2020-2021 Authority’s Capital Replacement Budget.
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15. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DOKKEN ENGINEERING IN THE
AMOUNT OF $198,035 FOR THE BRIDGE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (PROJECT
NO. 759-21) (CONTRACT NO. C41340) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) Authorize the subject contract for the Bridge Maintenance
Program to Dokken Engineering, San Diego, California, in the amount of
$198,035 (Project No. 759-21); b) authorize the Mayor to execute said
Agreement. Funds are available in the Measure A Fund and budgeted in the
Capital Improvement Project Account No. 2134359-4400100, Bridge Inspection
& Repair Program.
16. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ALBERT A. WEBB ASSOCIATES FOR
THE DESIGN OF BIKE LANE STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$150,000 (PROJECT NO. 566-21) (CONTRACT NO. C41360) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) Award the subject contract for the design of Bike Lane
Striping Improvements to Albert A. Webb Associates, Palm Desert, California, in
the amount of $150,000; b) authorize the Mayor to execute said Agreement and
up three (3) 12-month contract extensions. Funds are available in the Measure
A Fund and budgeted in the Capital Improvement Project Account No. 2134633-
5000204, Bike Roadway Improvements.
17. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT TO L. PALMER ELECTRIC, INC., FOR ON-
CALL ELECTRICAL SERVICES AT PARK AND LANDSCAPE FACILITIES IN THE
ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $125,000 (PROJECT NO 928-21) (CONTRACT NO. C41370)
(CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) Award subject contract for On-Call Electrical Services for
Park and Landscape Facilities to L. Palmer Electric, Inc., Palm Desert,
California, in an amount not to exceed $125,000 annually for a period of twenty-
four (24) months; b) authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement; c) authorize
the City Manager to approve change orders associated with this contract and up
to three (3) one-year contract extension based on staff’s recommendations.
Funds are available in Account Nos. 1104610-4332100 Civic Center Park,
1104610-4337100 Civic Center Ballfields, 1104611-4332501 Parks, 1104614-
4337001 Medians, 1104614-4392101 Entrada del Paseo, 4414195-4332000
Desert Willow, and the various assessment district accounts.
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18. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT TO KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES,
INC., FOR TRAFFIC OPERATIONS AND CAPACITY IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $488,229 (PROJECT NO. 553-20) (CONTRACT NO. C41380) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) Award subject contract for Traffic Operations and Capacity
Improvements to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Indian Wells, California, in
an amount of $488,229; b) re-program from existing Measure A budget for the
Cook Street Widening Phase II project $500,000 to the Traffic Operations and
Capacity Improvements project; c) authorize the Mayor to execute said
Agreement.
19. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT TO HORIZON PROFESSIONAL
LANDSCAPE, INC., FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AREA (LMA) NO. 7 IN THE
ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $106,920, AND INCLUDE REPAIR WORK AND SERVICES
FOR THE ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $25,000 (PROJECT NO. 907-22) (CONTRACT NO.
C40690) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) Award the subject contract for Landscape Maintenance
Area No. 7 to Horizon Professional Landscape, Inc., Coachella, California, in the
annual amount of $106,920; b) authorize City Manager to approve extra repair
work and services for the annual amount of $25,000; c) authorize the Mayor to
execute the agreement; d) authorize the City Manager to approve change orders
associated with this contract and up to four (4) one-year contract extensions
based on staff’s recommendations. Funds are available in the respective
Landscape and Lighting Districts accounts.
20. RESOLUTION NO. SA-RDA 084 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PURCHASE OPTION AND SALE
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM
DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND DESERT WAVE VENTURES, LLC FOR
LOT PAD “B” WITHIN THE DESERT WILLOW RECREATION AREA (14.65 ACRES,
APN 620-420-023) PURSUANT TO THE LONG RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
PLAN AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS (SA).
Rec: The Successor Agency: a) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. SA-
RDA 084, approving a 180-day extension to the Purchase and Sale Agreement
(PSA) between the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment
Agency (SARDA) and Desert Wave Ventures for Desert Willow Lot Pad “B” (14.65
acres, APN 620-420-023); b) By Minute Motion, authorize staff to submit
Resolution No. SA-RDA 084 and additional materials to the PSA to the
Countywide Oversight Board for approval of the 180-day extension at its May 20,
2021, meeting.
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21. REQUEST FOR DIRECTION ON OFFICIAL CITY RESPONSE REGARDING EVENT
REQUESTS FOR 2021 (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion:
a) Provide direction to staff regarding an official City response regarding event
requests and reservations for the remainder of 2021.
b) Provide direction on any changes to the current event moratorium for events
and activities that comply with the events that comply with County/State
tiers, guidelines and restrictions.
22. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-09 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO THE
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION MAYORS’ MONARCH PLEDGE (CC).
Rec: a) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021-09, authorizing the City
of Palm Desert to enter into the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’
Monarch Pledge on or before April 30, 2021.
b) By Minute Motion, authorize staff to work in collaboration with The Living
Desert Zoo and Gardens to carry out the three specific actions listed below
within the next year:
b1) Install a monarch butterfly mural within the City.
b2) Present a proclamation at a future City Council meeting proclaiming the
City’s Monarch Day Pledge.
b3) Plant and maintain a monarch and pollinator-friendly demonstration
garden in Civic Center Park.
INFORMATION ITEMS
None
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PUBLIC HEARING
23. CONSIDERATION OF ACTIONS RELATING TO THE FORMATION OF COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021-1 (UNIVERSITY PARK), AUTHORIZATION OF THE
LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND TO DECLARE THE NECESSITY TO INCUR
BONDED INDEBTEDNESS WITHIN THE PROPOSED CITY OF PALM DESERT
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, RESPECTIVELY (CC).
Rec: a) Open the public hearing to receive public testimony regarding the
proposed Palm Desert Facilities District No. 2021-1 (University Park).
b) Close the public hearing.
c) If majority protests is not received prior to the conclusion of the public
hearing, proceed to:
1) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021-10, a Resolution
of Formation to Establish City of Palm Desert Community Facilities
District No. 2021-1 (University Park), to make findings under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) with respect thereto, to
establish an appropriations limit therefor, to authorize the levy of a
special tax therein, and to submit the establishment of an
appropriations limit and the levy of a special tax to the qualified electors
thereof.
2) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021-11, a Resolution
to Declare the Necessity to Incur Bonded Indebtedness with City of
Palm Desert Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (University
Park).
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 15th 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