HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-12-10CITY 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)
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2020
CALL TO ORDER — 3:00 P.M.
Mayor Nestande convened the meeting at 3:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Councilmember/Director/Member Jan C. Harnik
Councilman/Director/Member Sabby Jonathan
Mayor Pro TemNice ChairNice Chairman Kathleen Kelly
Councilmember/Director/Member Susan Marie Weber
Mayor/Chair/Chairman Gina Nestande
Also Present:
Councilmember/Director/Member-Elect, Karina I. Quintanilla
Randy Bynder, Interim City Manager/Interim Executive Director
Robert W. Hargreaves, City Attorney
Andy Firestine, Assistant City Manager
Grace L. Rocha, Acting City Clerk/Acting Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY:
None
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.8:
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1) (City Council)
Property: 1.55 Acre at the Southeast corner of San Pablo Avenue and Fred Waring
Drive, Palm Desert (APNs 627-1010-002, 017, 033, 061, 062, and Row Westerly
of 061, 062)
Agency Negotiator: Randy Bynder/Martin Alvarez
Other Party Negotiator: Chandi Group, USA
Property Owner: City of Palm Desert
2) (Successor Agency)
Property: 23.29-acre portion of the 128-acre site, located at the northwest corner
of Portola Avenue and Julie Lane (APNs 694-300-001, 002, 005, 014, 015)
Agency Negotiator: Randy Bynder/Martin Alvarez
Other Party Negotiator: GHA Montage, LLC
Property Owner: Successor Agency
B. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).
Potential cases: 2
With City Council concurrence, Mayor Nestande adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the
City Council and Successor Agency at 3:02 p.m. She reconvened the meeting at 4:04 p.m.
RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING
a) Roll Call: Harnik, Jonathan, Kelly, Weber, and Nestande
b) Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag —Councilmember Jan C. Harnik
c) Inspiration/Invocation — Mayor Pro Tem Kathleen Kelly
REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mr. Hargreaves reported that under Closed Session the following actions took place:
• Item No. Al , the City Council by a 5-0 vote approved an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement
(ENA) for a 120-day extension on the 1.55-acre parcel with the Chandi Group.
• Item No. A2, the Successor Agency by a 5-0 vote approved getting into a Purchase and
Sale Agreement with GHA Montage, LLC, on the 23.29-acre portion of the 128-acre site.
• Item B — with regard to significant exposure to litigation, the City Council had a discussion
regarding litigation threats that have been made in the context of short-term rental
consideration.
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PRESENTATIONS
DECEMBER 10, 2020
• Mr. Jamie Grant, President/CEO of the McCallum Theatre, introduced himself to the City
Council and talked about his background and part of his plans for the McCallum.
• Presentation to the City Council by Programs Director Dallas Williams from the Family YMCA
of the Desert — The YMCA was unable to provide their presentation this evening.
NON -AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
MR. CHARLIE ARA, via email, requested the City Council move toward a five -district system for
voting in 2022.
MS. RUTH NOLAN expressed her concern with the recent City Council approval of funding the
upcoming 2021 Desert X Art Exhibition. She was disappointed the City was working with an
organization that had an art exhibition in Saudi Arabia, a country with an appalling human rights
record. Secondly, with the pandemic, she was concerned the City was greenlighting a large-scale
event. Thirdly, the 2019 Desert X presence here in Palm Desert caused disruptions to residents and
heavily impacted the desert environment with the large crowds of people, noise, traffic, and trash.
Lastly, Desert X organizers did not remove their installation right away.
MR. CODY CARLSON stated the City was operating illegally for more than two decades for not
complying with the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA), stating it took a lawsuit to bring about two
districts, but it was still short of following the law. He said the City Council needs to move to five
districts to comply with the law.
MR. RANDY FLORENCE, Chair of the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP), announced
the Million Mask Giveaway. The program was made possible by the California Governor's Office of
Emergency Services (CaIOES). He said CVEP will be able to provide the City and its small
businesses more than 120,000 face masks, boxes of hand sanitizers and face shields at no cost to
the City. The value of this equipment is more than $140,000. They will continue to show their
commitment as an organization that works for the betterment of the community.
MR. EMMANUEL MARTINEZ, Representative of Imperial Irrigation District (IID), stated he wanted
to make the City Council aware, in terms of unpaid electricity bills from customers, and the efforts
they are trying to undertake to help customers who really need the help right now during this
pandemic. As of November, they have 42,000 delinquent accounts within its service territory (50%
are residential and 35(Yo are for commercial properties). In summary, he wants the City to be aware
of this issue and to see how it can partner to assist in marketing some of the available programs that
will help folks that need it.
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ONSENT CALENDAR
DECEMBER 10, 2020
II matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and may be approved by
ne (1) Minute Motion.
1. MINUTES of the City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority for the meeting of
November 19, 2020, and City Council Special Meetings of November 12 and November 30,
2020.
2. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C38330, for the Tenant
Improvements of the State Department of Rehabilitation Office Project located in the
Parkview Office Complex as complete, and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion (Project No. 774-18) (CC).
3. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C38330A for Carpet
Replacement at the State of California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) located in the
Parkview Office Complex as complete, and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion (Project No. 774-18C) (CC).
4. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C38330B for the Interior
Repainting of the State of California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) located in the
Parkview Office Complex as complete, and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion (Project No. 774-18P) (CC).
5. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C39990 for the Desert Willow
Perimeter Landscape Rehabilitation Project as complete, and authorize the City Clerk to file
a Notice of Completion (Project No. 871-21) (CC).
6. AUTHORIZATION of the Mayor to execute a Grant of Easement to Southern California
Edison (SCE) for the Monterey Crossing Project (Southern California Edison, Pomona, CA,
Applicant) (CC).
7. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of revised policy guidelines for the Emergency Rental
Assistance Program using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) Funds (CC).
8. APPOINTMENTS of Jan Hulahan to the Palm Desert Marketing Committee to fill a vacancy
with an unexpired term through June 30, 2024, and appointment of Brian Simpson to the
Palm Desert Marketing Committee to fill Bruce Nation's unexpired term through June 30,
2022 (CC).
Upon motion by Jonathan, second by Kelly, and 5-0 vote of the City Council, the Consent
calendar was approved as presented (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Kelly, Weber, and Nestande; _
OES: None).
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CONSENT ITEM HELD OVER
None
ACTION CALENDAR
DECEMBER 10, 2020
9. DECLARATION OF RESULTS OF THE 2020 PALM DESERT GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION CONDUCTED IN THE CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, AND OTHER
SUCH MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW (CC).
Councilman Jonathan moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution
No. 2020 — 80, reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on Tuesday, November
3, 2020, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law. Motion was
seconded by Weber and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Kelly, Weber, and
Nestande; NOES: None).
10. REQUEST FOR ACTIONS RELATED TO INSTALLATION OF NEWLY ELECTED
COUNCILMEMBERS AND ANNUAL MAYORAL ROTATION (CC).
Following adoption of the Resolution declaring results of the 2020 Palm Desert General
Municipal Election, the City Council heard outgoing remarks by Mayor Gina Nestande; a
special acknowledgment was given to outgoing Councilmember Susan Marie Weber for
her years of service on the City Council and staff presented her with an engraved plaque
and gavel via Zoom. Acting City Clerk Grace Rocha then administered the Oath of Office
to Newly Elected Councilmembers: District 1: Karina Ivonne Quintanilla; District 2:
Kathleen Kelly and Gina May Nestande.
Newly Elected Councilmembers provided their opening remarks, providing a brief summary
of what they hoped to accomplish and thanking the voters for their vote.
ANNUAL MAYORAL ROTATION IS MADE BY NOMINATION:
Mayor Nestande moved to, by Minute Motion, nominate Kathleen Kelly as Mayor of the
Palm Desert City Council for the coming year, and Jan C. Harnik as Mayor Pro Tem. Motion
was seconded by Quintanilla and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande,
Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None).
Comments by newly appointed Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem were made.
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11. RESOLUTION NO. 2020 — 81 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019-87 AND SETTING THE
SCHEDULE FOR REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL IN
CALENDAR YEAR 2021 (CC).
Councilman Jonathan moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution
lo. 2020-81. Motion was seconded by Nestande and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik,
onathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None).
12. RESOLUTION NO. HA — 101 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT HOUSING
AUTHORITY, SETTING THE SCHEDULE FOR REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE PALM
DESERT HOUSING COMMISSION IN CALENDAR YEAR 2021 (HA).
Member Harnik moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. HA-101.
Motion was seconded by Nestande and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan,
Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None).
13. RESOLUTION NO. SA -RDA — 81 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPROVING A PURCHASE OPTION AGREEMENT FOR A 23.29 ACRE PORTION (THE
SITE) (APNS 694-300-001, 002, 005, 014, 015) OF THE 128-ACRE SITE, LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF PORTOLA AVENUE AND JULIE LANE PURSUANT TO THE LONG
RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS (GHA Montage,
LLC, Developer) (SA -RDA).
Director Nestande moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution
Jo. SA-RDA-81. Motion was seconded by Harnik and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik,
Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None).
14. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ELECNOR BELCO ELECTRIC, INC., FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL
HARDWARE UPGRADES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $287,912 (PROJECT NO. 569-
20) (CONTRACT NO. C39260) (CC).
Councilmember Nestande moved to, by Minute Motion: a) Authorize award of the
ubject contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., Cypress, California, for Traffic Signal
Hardware Upgrades (Project No. 569-20) in the total amount of $287,912; b) authorize the
Director of Finance to set aside 10% contingency for unforeseen conditions in the amount of
$28,791; c) authorize the City Manager or designee to review and approve written requests
for the use of the contingency for unforeseen conditions up to the contingency amount; d)
uthorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. Funds are available in Measure A Fund
ccount No. 2134250-5000906, Traffic Signal and Traffic Signal Interconnect Equipment
pgrade and Replacement. Motion was seconded by Harnik and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES:
arnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None).
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15. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SUPERIOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS, INC., FOR THE 2020
CITYWIDE STRIPING PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $279,662 (PROJECT NO. 564-20)
(CONTRACT NO. C40700) (CC).
Councilmember Harnik moved to, by Minute Motion: a) Reject the lowest bid submitted
by Cal Stripe, Inc., as nonresponsive, due to lack of submission of a bid bond; 2) Award the
subject contract to Superior Pavement Markings, Inc., Cypress, California for the 2020
Citywide Striping Project (Project No. 564-20) in the amount of $279,662; c) authorize the
Director of Finance to set aside 10% contingency for unforeseen conditions in the amount of
$27,966; d) authorize the City Manager or designee to review and approve written requests
for the use of the contingency for unforeseen conditions up to the contingency amount; e)
authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. Funds are available in Measure A Fund
Account No. 2134315-4332000, Citywide Striping and Lane Improvements. Motion was
seconded by Nestande and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande,
Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None).
16. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH, INC., FOR THE 2020
SLURRY SEAL PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,275,027 (PROJECT NO. 751-20)
(CONTRACT NO. C38390) (CC).
Councilmember Nestande moved to, by Minute Motion: a) Award the subject contract
in the amount of $1,275,027 to American Asphalt South, Inc., Riverside, California, for the
2020 Slurry Seal Project; b) authorize the Director of Finance to set aside a 10% contingency
in the amount of $127,503; c) authorize the City Manager or designee to review and approve
written requests for the use of contingency for unanticipated conditions per Section 3.30.170
- Section A of Ordinance No. 1335; d) authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement. Funds
are available in Account No. 2134311-4332000, Measure "A" Street Maintenance, and
assessment district accounts designated for street maintenance. Motion was seconded by
Quintanilla and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and
Kelly; NOES: None).
17. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY
HEALTH SYSTEM FOR LOCAL HOMELESSNESS SERVICES FROM JANUARY 1, 2021,
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2022, IN THE AMOUNT OF $254,940 (CONTRACT NO. C40920)
(CC).
Councilman Jonathan moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the subject agreement with
the Riverside University Health System to continue providing local homelessness services
from January 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022. Motion was seconded by Harnik and carried by
a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None).
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18. ORDINANCE NO. 1360 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO PALM DESERT
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.10 SHORT-TERM RENTALS RELATED TO PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS (This is the second reading of the Ordinance) (CC).
Councilmember Nestande recused herself from this item due to a Conflict of Interest.
Councilman Jonathan moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1360.
Motion was seconded by Harnik and carried by a 3-1 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, and Kelly;
OES: Quintanilla; ABSENT: Nestande).
19. ORDINANCE NO. 1361 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 1266A, AND AMENDING
SECTION 10.36.10 OF TITLE 10 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, RELATIVE TO SPEED ZONES (CC).
Councilmember Nestande moved to waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 1361
to second reading. Motion was seconded by Harnik and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik,
Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None).
INFORMATION ITEMS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
20. RESOLUTION NO. 2020 — 82 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING THE CONTINUING
NEED FOR UNEXPENDED BALANCES OF IMPACT FEES AS OF JUNE 30, 2020 (CC).
Mayor Kelly declared the public hearing open. With no public testimony being offered, she
closed the public hearing.
Councilman Jonathan moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution
No. 2020-82. Motion was seconded by Nestande and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik,
Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None).
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS — Randy Bender
DECEMBER 10, 2020
Mr. Bynder reported his item is related to The Living Desert, which is that the City has been actively
engaged seeking a determination that properly characterizes TLD as an outdoor recreational facility
under the Governor's most recent stay-at-home order. He heard from many residents that they use
TLD for their daily walk and do not have an equally safe alternative. County Counsel referred the
issue back to the City, and with the guidance from the City Attorney, they have communicated to
TLD that the City deems it to be an outdoor recreational facility, which may operate as long as all
the conditions enclosed by the State or such facilities are followed. In sharing this information with
Executive Director Allen Monroe from TLD, he was informed they will be putting out a press release
in the next day or two about a reopening plan.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUEST FOR ACTION
Reports and comments
1. Councilmember Karina Quintanilla stated she was thankful for the privilege to participate
in her first City Council meeting in her official capacity as a Councilmember, stating she
looked forward to many more meetings.
2. Councilman Sabbv Jonathan welcomed Ms. Quintanilla, stating he looked forward to
working together on another great team on the City Council that always focuses on what is
best for the City and its residents.
3. Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) — Councilman Jonathan thanked
Mr. Bynder for the good work, along with legal counsel, Supervisor Manual Perez, Allen
Monroe, and others that participated in this endeavor to seek the reopening of The Living
Desert. He said TLD is an important resource for the residents and their health and well-
being, not just in the City but the entire Coachella Valley. Segueing into his report of CVAG,
the Executive Committee, one of the things they did was send a letter of support in this
regard to Supervisor Perez as this was part of the process that got us to where we are now.
Secondly, he reported the Portola Interchange has been taken off the table, and he didn't
know the reasoning presented, but it looks like the dollars are going elsewhere. He will turn
to those more in tune to this issue, whether that was staff or colleagues on the
transportation committee or regional transportation committee, stating the interchange is
important to the City's future and hoped it can be resurrected sometime soon.
Councilmember Harnik explained there is a lot going on with this in that there is very little
money. Unfortunately, because of Measure A and TUMP funding, and all those other
things that are being funded, this is something that will need to be revisited. She said there
are problems with some of the interchanges being built.
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4. Coachella Valley - San Gorgonio Pass Rail Corridor Service — Mayor Pro Tem Harnik
reported RCTC (Riverside County Transportation Commission) is still working on this
project, and there is progress being made, but it's a long haul and long process. However,
because there will be a need for a third track coming into the Coachella Valley, due to all
the freight trains where one goes fast and the other goes slow, etc., the design will need to
be reviewed to ensure it accommodates that third track.
5. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) — Mayor Pro Tem Jan Harnik
noted SCAG continues to work with all the southern California congress men and women
lobbying to include broadband as part of the infrastructure stimulus package that may be
coming down the road. She wants this to go forward because the Coachella Valley needs
broadband here in order to broaden the economic base and bridge the digital divide.
6. Alessandro West Proiect — Mayor Pro Tem Jan Harnik encouraged everyone to go out and
see the progress that has been made.
7. Geminids Meteor Shower — Mayor Pro Tem Jan Harnik stated this is an event that has not
been cancelled. It will happen Saturday and Sunday night, December 12 and 13.
8. Desert SOS (Rov's Resource Center) — Mayor Kathleen Kelly noted one of the activities
she participated was sitting on Supervisor Perez's Blue Ribbon panel on behavioral health,
and they saw a presentation about the conversion of Roy's Desert Resource Center into
housing to support mental health. She received a virtual tour of the facility and she was
extremely heartened by two things: 1) She heard the assurance that the Coachella Valley
would have priority at this facility. There was concern on the part of all of us who helped
to fund that resource to make sure it continued to be a Coachella Valley resource. 2) the
Center is one of the most impressive facilities she has ever observed. It's exciting to know
that the City is giving that kind of public support to creating and enabling people with adult
health challenges to recuperate.
Request for Action:
1. Request for Action - San Pablo Roundabout Desian — Mayor Pro Tem Jan Harnik said she
noticed on San Pablo that staff was doing some wet sandblasting and putting in new
striping. She asked staff to explore doing the same with those confusing triangle angles
that look like shark teeth at the roundabout on San Pablo Avenue.
ITY MANAGER COMMENTS - CONTINUED
r. Randy Bynder announced and congratulated Jan C. Harnik for being appointed as the Chair for
he Riverside County Transportation Commission. He said it's a twenty -member board, so it's nice
o have a Countywide Commission that is chaired by someone in the Coachella Valley, because
there is a lot of money that flows through this commission.
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Tourism and Marketing Manager Thomas Soule reported on the following:
DECEMBER 10, 2020
• Tov Drive — Saturday, December 12, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, at City Hall, benefiting
Martha's Village & Kitchen, the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, and the 7th Marine
Regiment at Twenty-nine Palms.
• 2021 City of Palm Desert Calendars — Mr. Soule stated that after Covid-related delays, the
first shipment of the calendars finally arrived, and they are available to the residents for pick
up. The calendars include a page of stickers that people can use interactively, including
personal subjects like birthdays and first-time out, etc. He noted staff will be delivering
calendars to the Palm Desert Library and other key locations.
• Step -Up -To -The Table Campaign — As staff heard about the difficulty restaurants were
experiencing with the cease of indoor dining, staff has been looking for ways to proactively
help. Therefore, the City encourages everyone to support a social media challenge called
"Step -Up -To -The -Table." The hope is to challenge people to buy gift certificates and gift cards
from Palm Desert restaurants, limited to take out. This is part of the Unite Palm Desert
Program to unite everyone and a call to action for residents. More information on this will be
forthcoming in the near future.
Mr. Bynder concluded by stating Palm Desert is a great place to work and knew City employees
watched the meetings, so he took the opportunity to wish staff happy holidays, including law
enforcement and first responders.
ADJOURNMENT
With City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority concurrence, Mayor Kelly adjourned
the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
KATHLEE ELL
MAYOR/CHAIR/CHAIRM
ATTEST:
GRAdE L. ROCHA, ACTING CITY CLERK
AND ACTING SECRETARY
I.PalmDesert City Council
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