HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 05-13-2021 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, MAY 13, 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 Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (4).
Potential cases: 1
B. Conference involving a Joint Powers Agency: SunLine Transit Agency JPA
Discussion will concern: Potential Covid litigation
Name of local agency representative on joint powers agency board:
Mayor Kathleen Kelly
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
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 Pro Tem Jan C. Harnik
REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 16 - 22, 2021, AS
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK.
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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.
2. MINUTES of the regular City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority
meeting of April 22, 2021.
Rec: Approve as presented.
3. APPROVE CLAIMS AND DEMANDS WARRANTS – City: 3/16/2021, 3/19/2021,
3/26/2021 (Qty. 3), 4/5/2021, 4/9/2021, 4/16/2021, and 4/23/2021 (Qty. 2);
Successor Agency: 4/2/2021 and 4/30/2021; City and Housing Authority: 4/2/2021,
4/16/2021, 4/23/2021, and 4/30/2021.
Rec: Receive and file.
4. APPLICATIONS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (CC).
a) City Wok, 74970 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert.
b) Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks, 72353 Highway 111, Pad B, Palm Desert.
c) The 19th Hole, 42305 Washington Street, Suites A, B, and C, Palm Desert.
d) Oceana Restaurants Inc., 77932 Country Club Drive, Unit 2-4, Palm Desert.
Rec: Receive and file.
5. CITIZENS’ SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MINUTES for the meeting of January 25,
2021 (CC).
Rec: Receive and file.
6. HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES for the meetings of March 3 and April 7, 2021 (HA).
Rec: Receive and file.
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7. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Hazy Palms by John Cuevas as the public art
component for the La Quinta Brewing Company (Tina Stokes, Applicant) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion, consider the proposal for Hazy Palms by John Cuevas as the
public art component for the La Quinta Brewing Company located at
74714 Technology Drive, Palm Desert.
8. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of sponsorship request for a virtual Palm Desert
Food & Wine Festival (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve a one-year $30,000 sponsorship for Palm Desert
Food & Wine. Funds are available in Account No. 1104416-4306201.
9. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of additional expenditure of up to $250,000 for utility
relocations and Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C37040 with Dudek of La Quinta, for
additional design services in an amount not to exceed $37,950, related to President’s
Plaza East and West Parking Lot Improvements (Contract No. C37040, Project No.
758-14) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) Authorize the additional expenditure of up to $250,000 for
utility relocations related to the project; b) authorize the City Manager or his
designee to take any action and execute any documents, necessary to facilitate
utility relocation agreements related to the project; c) approve Amendment No. 3
to Contract No. C37040 with Dudek of La Quinta, California, for additional design
and construction engineering support services in an amount not to exceed
$37,950; d) appropriate $150,000 from the Restricted Capital Project Fund 451
to Account No. 4514692-4400100; e) authorize the Mayor to execute the
agreements.
10. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C37870A with KOA
Corporation, for engineering design services in an amount not to exceed $99,897 for
Haystack Road Traffic Calming and Safety Improvements (Contract No. C37870A,
Project No. 667-21) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) Approve Amendment No. 1 to contract with KOA
Corporation, Monterey Park, California, for design services in an amount not to
exceed $99,897; b) reprogram $150,000 from the Cook Street Widening Project
to a Measure A account for the Haystack Road Traffic Calming and Safety
Improvements project; c) authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
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11. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Amendment No. 1 to with M&M Sweeping, Inc., for
Citywide Commercial and Residential Street Sweeping in the amount of $153,325.44,
and include extra sweeping services up to the amount of $10,000 (Contract No. C38461,
Project No. 754-22) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) Approve a one-year extension to Contract No. C38460 with
M&M Sweeping, Inc., for Citywide Commercial and Residential Street Sweeping
in the amount of $153,325.44; b) authorize extra sweeping services up to the
amount of $10,000; 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. 1104310-4332000, Street Repair and Maintenance.
12. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL to extend Contract No. C36620 for Professional Services
to the Family YMCA of the Desert, for one year of management and staffing at the Palm
Desert Aquatic Center in the amount of $165,000 plus reimbursement of additional costs
included in agreement (Contract No. C36621) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) Extend Contract No. C36620 for professional services to
the Family YMCA of the Desert (“YMCA”), Palm Desert, California, for
management and staffing of the Palm Desert Aquatic Center, effective July 1,
2021, through June 30, 2022; b) authorize the Mayor to execute the contract
extension. Funds are available in the following accounts: Aquatic Contracted
Labor - Account No. 2424549-4802101; Prof - Other - Account No. 2424549-
4309000; Prof – Other, Admin Expenses - Account No. 2424549-4309300;
COGS - Food & Merchandise - Account No. 2424549-4801100.
13. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C35520C – San Pablo
Streetscape Improvements Phase I Project (Project No. 691-16) (Granite Construction
Company, Indio, CA) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion, accept the work as complete and authorize the City Clerk to
file a Notice of Completion for the subject project.
14. REQUEST TO RATIFY the City Manager’s emergency declaration to enter into a
Professional Services Agreement with Hinderliter De Llamas and Associates (HdL) to
outsource the City’s Business License functions (Contract No. C41450) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the City Manager’s use of an emergency declaration to
enter into a PSA with HDL for City business licensing functions.
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15. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION of the use of Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc., Home
Depot U.S.A., Inc., and HD Supply Facilities Maintenance for Purchase of Materials,
Supplies and Appliances for Palm Desert Housing Authority Properties for Fiscal Year
2021/2022 (Contract Nos. HA41460A-C) (HA).
Rec: By Minute Motion, that the Authority Board: a) Authorize the use of Lowe’s Home
Centers, Inc., Contract No.HA41460A for the purchase of materials, supplies and
appliances pursuant to Section 3.30.160(L) and 3.30.160(E) of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code, for FY 2021/2022 in an amount not to exceed $220,000
(includes approximately $115,000 for the purchase of appliances and
approximately $105,000 for materials and supplies); b) Authorize the use of
Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. Contract No. HA41460B for the purchase of materials
and supplies pursuant to Section 3.30.160(L) and 3.30.160(E) of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code, for FY 2021/2022 in an amount not to exceed $45,000;
c) Authorize the use of HD Supply Facilities Maintenance, Contract No.
HA41460C for the purchase of materials and supplies pursuant to Section
3.30.160(L) and 3.30.160(E) of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, for FY
2021/2022 in an amount not to exceed $210,000; d) Authorize the disposal and
recycling of inefficient, damaged, obsolete and non-functioning appliances as
appropriate in accordance with EPA standards and declare as surplus at the time
of removal from the properties.
16. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to streamline the use of named vendors for the Palm
Desert Housing Authority by granting an exception to the bidding requirements and
approving the Authority Vendor List (HA).
Rec: By Minute Motion, that the Authority Board: a) Grant an exception to the bidding
requirements, as provided for by Section 3.30.160(K) of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code; b) Approve the Authority Vendor List pursuant to Section
3.30.160(K) for purposes of providing recurring, routine contractual services,
including maintenance work, and materials, supplies, and equipment effective July
1, 2021, not to exceed $25,000 or as noted on the vendor list, for each named
vendor per property (in a 12 month period).
17. REQUEST FOR DECLARATION of surplus property and authorization of disposal –
electronics, office furniture, and miscellaneous equipment (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion, declare items listed in the accompanying staff report’s
Exhibit A as surplus and authorize disposal as appropriate.
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ACTION CALENDAR
18. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE
PREVENTION, RESCUE, AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT (CONTRACT NO. C41470) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve a Cooperative Agreement with the Riverside County
Fire Department to provide fire protection, fire prevention, rescue, and medical
emergency services for the City of Palm Desert, as approved to final form by the
City Attorney, and authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement.
19. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-12 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION
NO. 2021-08, ADOPTING AUTHORIZED CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOCATED
POSITIONS, SALARY SCHEDULE AND SALARY RANGES INCLUDED HEREIN AND
ATTACHED AS “EXHIBIT A” EFFECTIVE WITH PAY PERIODS ENDING AFTER MAY
1, 2021 (CC).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021-12, rescinding and
replacing Resolution No. 2021-08, Salary resolution and Exhibit A Schedule of
Authorized/Allocated Classifications.
20. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN AND GRANT PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE
FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR CONSOLIDATED PALM
DESERT LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (CC).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt:
a) Resolution No. 2021-13, initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of
annual assessments for Consolidated Palm Desert Landscaping & Lighting
Maintenance District No. 1 for fiscal year 2021/2022.
b) Resolution No. 2021-14, declaring the intent to levy and collect annual
assessments within and granting preliminary approval of the 2021/2022
Engineer’s Report for Consolidated Palm Desert Landscaping & Lighting
Maintenance District No. 1.
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21. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY THE ANNUAL
ASSESSMENT FOR CITY OF PALM DESERT BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 (CC).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt:
a) Resolution No. 2021-15, initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of
assessments for City of Palm Desert Benefit Assessment District No. 1 for
fiscal year 2021/2022.
b) Resolution No. 2021-16, declaring its intention to levy the annual assessment
for City of Palm Desert Benefit Assessment District No. 1 for fiscal year
2021/2022, pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 and appointing a
time and place for the public hearing on these matters.
22. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS TO RENEW THE
PRESIDENT’S PLAZA PROPERTY III PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (CC).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt:
a) Resolution No. 2021-17, initiating proceedings for the renewal of the
President’s Plaza III Property and Business Improvement District and the levy
and collection of assessments for fiscal year 2021/2022, pursuant to the
provisions of part 7 of division 18 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
b) Resolution No. 2021-18, describing proposed improvements and services
and granting preliminary approval to the 2021/2022 Management District
Plan/Engineer’s Report regarding the proposed renewal of the President’s
Plaza III Property and Business Improvement District, pursuant to the
provisions of part 7 of division 18 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
c) Resolution No. 2021-19, declaring the City’s intention to renew the President’s
Plaza III Property and Business Improvement District and to levy and collect
assessments therein, and calling for an assessment ballot proceeding to
submit to the qualified property owners within that district the question of
levying district assessments, commencing with fiscal year 2021/2022.
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23. RESOLUTION NOS. 2021-20 AND 2021-21: A) APPROVING A DEPOSIT AND
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT AND THE ENGAGEMENT OF CERTAIN
FINANCING PROFESSIONALS FOR A TENDER BONDS ALTERNATIVE IN THE
REFUNDING PROGRAM FOR THE OUTSTANDING SERIES 2006A CITY OF PALM
DESERT COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 ”UNIVERSITY PARK
CFD”; AND B) ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF UNIVERSITY PARK CFD,
APPROVING A TENDER BONDS ALTERNATIVE COMPONENT OF THE
REFUNDING PROGRAM AND A NOTICE AND PARTICIPATION FORM AS WELL AS
TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (CC).
Rec: That the City Council:
a) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021-20, approving and
authorizing a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement and approving and
affirming the employment of certain financing professionals in connection with
a Tender Bonds Alternative in connection with the refunding program for
outstanding special tax bonds, Series 2006A, of City of Palm Desert
Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (University Park).
b) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021-21, acting as
Legislative Body of City of Palm Desert Community Facilities District No.
2005-1 (University Park), approving and authorizing a Tender Bonds
Alternative Component of the refunding program for outstanding special tax
bonds, Series 2006A, of the District, and approving a Notice and Participation
Form and taking certain other actions in connection therewith.
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24. RESOLUTION NOS. 2021-22 AND 2021-23: A) A RESOLUTION CALLING A SPECIAL
ELECTION WITHIN CITY OF PALM DESERT COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
NO. 2021-1 (UNIVERSITY PARK), AND B) A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION IN CITY OF PALM DESERT COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021-1 (UNIVERSITY PARK) AND DIRECTING THE
RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN; AND C) CONDUCT THE FIRST
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1365, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE
BODY OF CITY OF PALM DESERT COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021-1
(UNIVERSITY PARK) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THAT
DISTRICT (CC).
Rec: That the City Council:
a) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021-22, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Palm Desert calling a special election within City of
Palm Desert Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (University Park).
i) That the City Clerk, who has received from the sole qualified
landowner elector within CFD 2021-1 a Consent and Waiver
waiving the timelines under the California Elections Code (among
other things) and consenting to a special election to be held on any
date on or after the close of the April 22, 2021 public hearing,
conduct an election in connection with CFD 2021-1. A qualified
elector within the district receives one vote per acre or portion
thereof that it owns within CFD 2021-1.
ii) That if more than a 2/3 vote in favor of the ballot propositions is
received, following the results of the election, Council makes a
finding and declaration of the results of the special election by
approving the following resolution.
b) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021-23, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Palm Desert declaring the results of a special
election in City of Palm Desert Community Facilities District No. 2021-1
(University Park) and directing the recording of a notice of special tax lien.
c) That City Council introduce and conduct its first reading of Ordinance No.
1365, authorizing the levy of the special tax within City of Palm Desert
Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (University Park).
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25. REQUEST FOR DIRECTION TO STAFF ON LUPINE LANE (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion:
a) Direct staff to seek professional services for design concepts to convert
Lupine Lane into a permanent outdoor public gathering space.
OR
b) Direct staff to remove the furnishings and restore Lupine Lane, and return to
a public street.
26. REQUEST FOR DIRECTION REGARDING DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANTS IN
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion,
a) Direct staff to initiate a Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) to Section 25.16
Commercial and Industrial Districts to develop standards and criteria for drive-
through restaurants in the Regional Commercial Center (PC-3) zones, subject
to a Conditional Use Permit.
OR
b) Provide staff direction to research additional items related to drive-through
restaurants for further City Council consideration.
INFORMATION ITEMS
None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
27. REQUEST FOR COMMENCEMENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM APPLICATION PROCESS
AND SUBMISSION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 ACTION PLAN (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion:
a) Open the public hearing and receive comments regarding the Fiscal Year
2021-22 Action Plan, including funding recommendations for the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
b) Approve submission of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Action Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
28. CONSIDERATION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO AMEND THE PALM
DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADD SECTION 25.28.045 “SAN PABLO OVERLAY
DISTRICT” TO ESTABLISH AN OVERLAY DISTRICT, WHICH WILL REGULATE
COMMERCIAL LAND USES ALONG THE SAN PABLO CORRIDOR, AND APPLY
SAID OVERLAY DISTRICT TO ALL COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES ALONG SAN
PABLO AVENUE BETWEEN HIGHWAY 111 AND MAGNESIA FALLS; AND
ADOPTION OF A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), Case No. ZOA 20-0002
(City of Palm Desert, Applicant) (CC).
Rec: Waive further reading and pass to second reading:
a) City Council Ordinance No. 1366, approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment
20-0002 to create Section 25.28.045 “San Pablo Overlay District” in its
entirety and adopt a Notice of Exemption.
b) City Council Ordinance No. 1367, applying the “San Pablo Overlay District”
to parcels of land identified in Exhibit A of the resolution.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUEST FOR ACTION
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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Declaration of Posting:
I M. Gloria Sanchez, 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 6th day of May, 2021. Note: This agenda is subject to amendment up to 72 hours in advance of the
meeting.
M. Gloria Sanchez
M. Gloria Sanchez, Acting City Clerk