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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)
DRAFT MINUTES
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.
Mayor Kelly convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/Vice Chairman Jan C. Harnik
Councilman/Director/Member Sabby Jonathan
Councilmember/Director/Member Gina Nestande
Councilmember/Director/Member Karina Quintanilla
Mayor/Chair/Chairman Kathleen Kelly
Also Present:
Todd Hileman, City Manager/Executive Director
Robert W. Hargreaves, City Attorney
Andy Firestine, Assistant City Manager
Janet Moore, Director of Finance
Grace L. Rocha, Acting City Clerk/Acting Secretary
Gloria Sanchez, Acting Deputy City Clerk
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY:
None
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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.
With City Council concurrence, Mayor Kelly adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of
the City Council and Housing Authority at 3:02 p.m. She reconvened the meeting at 4:00
p.m.
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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
Mr. Hargreaves reported on Closed Session Item A1, stating the City Council unanimously
voted to instruct the City Manager to finalize a Development and Disposition Agreement
with the Chandi Group. Relative to Closed Session Item A2, Mr. Hargreaves stated the City
Council unanimously voted to authorize the extension of the Purchase and Sale Agreement
to October 27, 2021. Mr. Hargreaves also reported on Closed Session Item A3, stating the
City Council unanimously voted to extend the Purchase and Sale Agreement to February
2022.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Kelly presented a Certificate of Appreciation to
former Director of Community Development Ryan Stendell whose last day was
March 31.
Mayor Kelly recognized the retirement of Accounting Specialist Sharon Christiansen
in the Finance Department whose last day is April 23. Mr. Hileman noted Ms.
Christiansen has dedicated 30 years of her life to public service. She interacted with
every employee during her 16 years with the City of Palm Desert, and provided the
highest level of customer service to her colleagues.
Mayor Kelly also recognized the retirement of Acting City Clerk Grace L. Rocha in
the City Clerk’s Department noting this would be her last Council meeting. Mr.
Hileman shared that Ms. Rocha has been in public service for 38 years and joined
the City of Palm Desert in 2005. He noted she has been an important part of the City
Clerk’s office and that she has done a fantastic job, particularly during the last year
as Acting City Clerk, navigating an all mail-in ballot and assisting with the City’s
transition in various areas during a difficult year.
Councilmember Nestande expressed her appreciation to Ms. Rocha, and Mayor
Kelly thanked Ms. Rocha for her work as Acting City Clerk in the wake of the prior
City Clerk’s retirement. Mayor Pro Tem Harnik shared she met Ms. Rocha before
she was elected to the City Council and conveyed her appreciation for Ms. Rocha’s
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kindness, guidance, humor and friendship through the years. Ms. Rocha thanked
the City Council for their support and expressed her gratitude for her colleagues,
stating her years working at the City will always be a big part of her life.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
MR. KIM FLOYD welcomed Mr. Hileman as the new City Manager and thanked former
Community Development Director Mr. Stendell, Acting City Clerk Rocha and Ms.
Christiansen for their service to the City. He spoke to the issue of climate change and
encouraged the City to look into environmental actions as they relate to climate change.
MR. FRANK KELTY offered his support for the new arena planned for north of Palm Desert
and suggested a number of possibilities for potential uses.
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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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.
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This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember
Quintanilla for further discussion and action. Then it was voted on and approved.
Upon motion by Jonathan, second by Nestande, and 3-2 vote of the City
Council, said additional market was approved (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, and
Nestande; NOES: Quintanilla and Kelly).
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.
Councilmember Jonathan requested to register his vote on this item separate from
the remaining items on the Consent Calendar.
Upon motion by Harnik, second by Nestande, and 4-1 vote of the City Council,
the City Council Interview Policies for members seeking reappointments to advisory
boards and other bodies were approved as presented (AYES: Harnik, Nestande,
Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: Jonathan).
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.
Upon motion by Harnik, second by Nestande, and 5-0 vote of the City Council,
the remainder of Consent Calendar was approved as presented (AYES: Harnik,
Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None).
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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).
Councilmember Quintanilla recused herself from this item due to the proximity of the
CV Link to her residence.
Mayor Kelly recommended the formation of a CV Link Subcommittee to review the
design of the CV Link and explore issues raised during discussion of this item.
Councilmember Jonathan and Councilmember Nestande were appointed to serve
on the subcommittee.
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik moved to: 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 where funds are
available in Account No. 2314670-5000202, New Construction Tax. Motion was
seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, and
Kelly; NOES: None; ABSENT: Quintanilla).
Councilmember Quintanilla rejoined the meeting and staff provided an informational
update on the CV Link which was received and filed.
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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).
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik moved to: 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. Motion was seconded by Nestande and carried by a 5-
0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly).
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).
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik moved to: 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. 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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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).
Councilmember Nestande moved to: 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. Motion was seconded by Harnik
and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly;
NOES: None).
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).
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik moved to: 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. Motion was seconded by Jonathan and
carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly;
NOES: None).
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).
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik recused herself from this item due to financial conflict.
Councilmember Jonathan moved to: 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. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote (AYES:
Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None; ABSENT: Harnik).
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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).
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik moved to: 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. Motion was seconded by Nestande and carried by
a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None).
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).
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik moved to: 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) 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. Motion was seconded by Nestande and
carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly;
NOES: None).
21. REQUEST FOR DIRECTION ON OFFICIAL CITY RESPONSE REGARDING
EVENT REQUESTS FOR 2021 (CC).
MR. MATT SILLS, Owner of Southland Events, stated his company organizes the
annual Palm Desert Half Marathon and 5K, and highlighted the local charities and
civic groups who receive donations from his company. He encouraged the City
Council to begin taking requests for future events like his so that people can return
to these types of outdoor events.
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It was the consensus of the City Council to lift the moratorium on events and
activities and move forward with the events and activities that comply with
County/State tiers, guidelines and restrictions with the understanding that should
the County revert to a more restrictive tier, those events would be subject to any
change in the guidelines.
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).
Councilmember Quintanilla moved to: 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; and b)
Authorize staff to work in collaboration with The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens to
carry out the following three specific actions 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; and b3) Plant and
maintain a monarch and pollinator-friendly demonstration garden in Civic Center
Park. 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
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).
Mayor Kelly invited Acting City Clerk Sanchez to report on notice of the public
hearing.
Ms. Sanchez reported that notice of the public hearing was published once in the
Desert Sun newspaper on March 25, 2021, and notice was mailed to landowners
within the district on March 31, 2021.
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Mayor Kelly declared the public hearing open. Staff’s presentation was received,
and no public testimony was offered.
Councilmember Jonathan moved to close the public hearing. Motion was
seconded by Nestande and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande,
Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None).
Ms. Sanchez confirmed no written protests were received from the landowners
within the district; therefore, a majority protest did not exist.
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik moved to 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. Motion was seconded by Nestande and carried by a 5-
0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None).
Councilmember Quintanilla moved to 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). Motion was seconded by Nestande and carried by a 5-0 vote
(AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None).
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUEST FOR ACTION
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik acknowledged it was Earth Day and encouraged everyone to take
care of this gift. She reported her attendance at numerous meetings with RCTC and SCAG,
and noted she has been reviewing legislation for and from various entities.
Councilmember Quintanilla reported the Children’s Discovery Museum is beginning to
reopen and book events, and hope to reopen fully in 2022. She highlighted the museum is
looking at a program for young philanthropists for food drives and similar projects.
Councilmember Jonathan highlighted positive results received at the CVAG Homelessness
committee, noting the 200 program has been very successful. He also shared the Desert
Community Energy Board received its annual report from Palm Springs, noting their
program has resulted in reducing the carbon footprint by 93,000 metric tons, equivalent to
20K cars off the street.
Mayor Kelly encouraged everyone to visit Sunline Transit Agency’s website and view the
video from their meeting that morning.
DRAFT MINUTES APRIL 22, 2021
City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority concurrence, Mayor
Kelly adjourned the meeting at 6:33 p.m.
KATHLEEN KELLY
MAYOR/CHAIR/CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
M. GLORIA SANCHEZ, ACTING CITY CLERK
AND ACTING SECRETARY
Palm Desert City Council
Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Housing Authority