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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, JUNE 24, 2021
CALL TO ORDER – 3:00 P.M.
On behalf of Mayor Kelly, Office Specialist Sandra Ruiz-Serrano convened the meeting.
There was no public comment and the meeting was adjourned to closed session.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY:
None.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
A. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
Potential cases: 2
B. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956(d)(1):
1) Kimberly G. Kilgo v. City of Palm Desert, Riverside County Superior
Court, Case No. CVPS2102745
2) 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 Gina Nestande
c) Inspiration/Invocation – Mayor Kathleen Kelly
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REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
None
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE 21 THROUGH
JUNE 27, 2021, AS CITY OF PALM DESERT POLLINATOR WEEK, AS
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL IN RESOLUTION NO. 2021-09.
MS. ALEX OCANAS received the proclamation and invited everyone to visit the
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, She also recommended visiting the new butterfly
garden at the Civic Center Park.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
MR. BRAD ANDERSON supported the pollinator proclamation. He noted the Coachella
Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District is conducting ground spraying of certain areas
and is using prior years’ data. He asked the Council to get involved with the District.
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 June 10, 2021.
Rec: Approve as presented.
3. ORDINANCE NO. 1368 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, approving a General Plan Amendment to establish a lower
density from “Town Center Neighborhood” to “Conventional Suburban
Neighborhood” for the subdivision of 23.4 vacant acres into 63 single-family
residential detached lots located at the intersection of Julie Drive and Shepherd
Lane, Case No. GPA/TTM/PP 21-0001 (GHA Montage P.D., LLC, Applicant) (This
is the second reading of the Ordinance) (CC).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
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4. RESOLUTION NOS. 2021-35 AND 2021-36 authorizing the destruction of records
from the Department of Public Art (CC).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt: a) Resolution No. 2021-35, setting forth its
findings and authorizing the destruction of records from the Department of
Public Art, as indicated on the records retention schedule (adopted October
29, 2020). Records from 2009 through 2018 (Exhibit “A”); and b) Resolution
No. 2021-36, setting forth its findings and authorizing the destruction of
paper records that have been digitally imaged from the Department of
Public Art, to rely on the electronic record as the official record (Exhibit “A”).
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-37 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, authorizing the designation of Muniservices, LLC to examine the
sales or transactions and use tax records of the California Department of Tax and
Fee Administration (CDTFA); and approve Amendment and Novation Agreement
(Contract No. C37640) (CC).
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of an agreement in the amount of $168,000 with the
Riverside University Health System to continue providing local homelessness
services from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022 (Contract No. C41700) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve an agreement ($168,000) with the Riverside
University Health System to continue providing local homelessness
services from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.
7. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of a professional services agreement with CBRE,
Inc. to provide Real Estate Advisory Services (Contract No. C41710) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Manager to execute a professional
services agreement with CBRE, Inc., Ontario, California, to provide
professional real estate advisory services in an amount not to exceed
$75,000 - funds are available in the Economic Development Department
Budget for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.
8. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to execute a contract with Plante & Moran,
PLLC, for computer security consulting and development of an IT strategic plan in
the amount of $90,500 (Contract No. C41720) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion, that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute a contract with Plante & Moran, PLLC, Southfield, Michigan, for
computer security consulting and development of an IT strategic plan in the
amount of $90,500 – funds are available in IT Master Plan budget, Account
No. 5304190-4404000.
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9. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of a collection agreement between the Greater Palm
Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the City for the Greater Palm
Springs Tourism Business Improvement District Assessment (Contract No.
C47130) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) Approve a collection agreement between the Greater
Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the City for the
Greater Palm Springs Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID)
assessment on vacation rentals, substantially as to form; b) authorize the
City Attorney to finalize the agreement; and c) authorize the Mayor and/or
the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to facilitate the
actions taken herewith.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Upon motion by Harnik, second by Quintanilla, and 5-0 vote of the City
Council, the item was continued to allow for a study session to explore further.
(AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None).
10. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of: a) A Memorandum of Understanding between
Desert Sands Unified School District, Palm Desert Charter Middle School, and the
City of Palm Desert; and b) a Memorandum of Understanding between Desert
Sands Unified School District, Lincoln Elementary School, and the City of Palm
Desert as it relates to participation in their after school programs (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between: a) Desert Sands Unified School District
(DSUSD), Palm Desert Charter Middle School (PDCMS), and the City of
Palm Desert relative to the Palm Desert Charter Middle School After School
Program (Contract No. C41740A); and b) Desert Sands Unified School
District (DSUSD), Lincoln Elementary School (Lincoln), and the City of Palm
Desert relative to the Lincoln Elementary School After School Program
(Contract No. C41740B) – funds are available in Fiscal Year 2021/2022
Budget, Account No. 1104800-4389201.
11. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL to extend by one year the contract between the City
of Palm Desert and CV Strategies, Inc. to provide advertising services for the Palm
Desert Aquatic Center (Contract No. A39222) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) Approve a one-year extension of Contract No. A39220
to CV Strategies, Inc., Palm Desert, California, to provide advertising
services for the Palm Desert Aquatic Center; and b) authorize the City
Attorney to make non-substantive changes to the contract and the Mayor to
execute the extension on behalf of the City – funds are available in Aquatic
Center Account No. 2424549-4309000 and Advertising Production Account
No. 1104417-4321900.
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12. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL to extend by one year the contract between the City
of Palm Desert and CV Strategies, Inc. to provide advertising services for the El
Paseo Parking & Business Improvement District (Contract No. C37063) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) Approve a one-year extension of Contract No. C37060
to CV Strategies, Inc., Palm Desert, California, to provide advertising services
for the El Paseo Parking & Business Improvement District; and b) authorize
the City Attorney to make non-substantive changes to the contract and the
Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City – funds are available in
Account No. 2714491-4321500.
13. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL to extend by one year the contract between the City
of Palm Desert and Ideapeddler to provide marketing services for Fiscal Year
2021/2022 (Contract No. C37183) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) Approve a one-year extension of Contract No. C37180
to Ideapeddler, Austin, Texas, to provide marketing services for Fiscal Year
2021/2022; and b) authorize the City Attorney to make non-substantive
changes to the contract and the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf
of the City – funds are available in Professional Other Account No.
1104417-4309000.
14. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Amendment No. 2 with Sillman Wright Architects,
for design consulting services in an amount not to exceed $50,780 for the interior
improvements to the City Council Chamber (Contract No. C37960A) (Project No.
765-19) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) Approve Amendment No. 2 to extend Contract No.
C37960A with Sillman Wright Architects, San Diego, California, for design
consulting services in an amount not to exceed $50,780; b) authorize the
Mayor to execute the agreement; and c) appoint two (2) Council Members
to serve on the sub-committee and provide input regarding aesthetic
features for proposed Council Chamber renovations, including the selection
of paint color schemes and the finish materials of furniture and other fixtures
– funds available in Account No. 4004161-4400100.
15. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Amendment No. 1 with Holt Architecture, Inc., for
design consulting services in an amount not to exceed $60,000 for the
Development Services Lobby Renovations (Contract No. C38040C) (Project No.
727-20) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C38040C
with Holt Architecture, Inc., Palm Desert, California, for design consulting
services in an amount not to exceed $60,000; and b) authorize the Mayor
to execute the Agreement – funds are available in Account No. 4504161-
4400100.
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16. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison
for utility purposes over a portion of Assessor’s Parcel No. 622-250-014 in
conjunction with the construction of San Pablo Avenue Phase 2 Streetscape
Improvements (C38820B) (Project No. 681-20) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the Grant of Easement to Southern California
Edison (SCE) over a portion of Assessor’s Parcel No. 622-250-014 for utility
purposes and authorize the Mayor to execute the same.
17. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION for the Information Systems Department to
use the vendor list for technology equipment purchases in an aggregate amount
not to exceed $75,000, and authorize the City Manager to execute agreements
(CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the Information Systems Department Vendor
List for technology equipment purchases in an aggregate amount not to
exceed $75,000, and authorize the City Manager to execute agreements –
funds are available in Account No. 5304190-4404000.
18. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (Project No.
600-20) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion, accept the Local Roadway Safety Plan dated May 2021.
19. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of proposed special events and sponsorship
allocations for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) Approve the proposed Special Events and
Sponsorship Allocations for Fiscal Year 2021/2022; b) authorize the City
Manager to take necessary action to facilitate the special events and
sponsorships including making discretionary changes; c) authorize the City
Manager to execute agreements associated with the events and
sponsorships, if applicable; and d) authorize the City Manager to approve
miscellaneous sponsorships for events during the fiscal year, with values of
$7,500 or less – funds are available in Account Nos. 1104416-4306101 and
1104416-4306201.
20. REQUEST FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL of Outside Agency Funding for Fiscal
Year 2021/2022 (Contract No. C41650) (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion: a) Approve the award of outside agency contributions in
the amount of $147,312 to the agencies listed herein with associated
restrictions and conditions, including confirmation of event prior to
distribution, if applicable; b) approve multi-year agreements with the Family
YMCA of the Desert, Historical Society of Palm Desert, and participating
Palm Desert Schools for three years (effective July 1, 2021 until June 30,
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2024), as it relates to the program’s guidelines and funding criteria, all
substantially as to form and authorize the City Manager to execute the
same; c) authorize the Finance Director to consider alternative requests
during the year provided the request is consistent with the original request;
and d) pending approval of the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 City of Palm Desert
Financial Plan, authorize the City Manager to execute any documents
necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik recused herself from this item.
Upon motion by Quintanilla, second by Nestande and 4-0 vote of the City
Council, the above item was approved as presented (AYES: Jonathan, Nestande,
Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None; ABSENT: Harnik).
21. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Appointments/Reappointments to the City’s
established Committees and Commissions (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion, make the following appointments and reappointments for
a four year term beginning July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2025:
a) Architectural Review Commission: Appoint Nick Latkovic and Juan
Mireles; reappoint Michael McAuliffe, James McIntosh and John Vuksic
b) Art in Public Places Commission: Appoint Lori Flint and Louisa Higgins;
reappoint Carol Adney, and appoint Louise Harding as an alternate
member
c) Building Board of Appeals: Appoint Allan Levin and Lesley Miller
d) Cultural Resources Reservation Committee: Appoint Yvonne Bell and
Rochelle McCune; reappoint Paul Clark, Don Graybill and Tom
Mortensen
e) Finance Committee: Appoint Carlos Garcia and Faith Messenger
f) Housing Commission: Appoint Carol Marcuse; reappoint Melody
Morrison
g) Marketing Committee: Reappoint Erin Scott
h) Parks & Recreation Commission: Appoint Gregg Akkerman, Lori Flint,
James Henderson and Ralph Perry; reappoint Jerry Dawson, Randy
Guyer and Paul Murphy
i) Planning Commission: Reappoint Nancy DeLuna and Lindsay Holt
j) Public Safety Commission: Appoint Jeffrey Alley, Gary Bindman, Joseph
Butts and Wendy Cross; reappoint Frank Taylor; appoint David Reynar
as an alternate member
k) Resource Preservation Committee: Reappoint Dean Gatons, James
Henderson, Vincent Heuring and Mel Mason
l) Joslyn Cove Senior Center: Reappoint Margaret (Peggy) Leo
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22. CONSIDERATION to terminate the City of Palm Desert’s May 15, 2020,
Emergency Order governing face coverings and social distancing in stores and
businesses in the City of Palm Desert (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion, terminate the City’s Emergency Order, dated May 15,
2020, governing face coverings and social distancing in stores and
businesses in the City of Palm Desert.
Upon motion by Quintanilla, second by Harnik and 5-0 vote of the City
Council, the remainder of the Consent Calendar was approved as presented, noting
that Item 6 includes a supplemental memorandum as issued prior to the meeting.
(AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None).
ACTION CALENDAR
23. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH HR
GREEN, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $590,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 (CONTRACT NO. C41690)
(CC).
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the City
Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc., Palm
Desert, California, to provide on-call support services to the Development Service
and Public Works Departments in an amount not to exceed $590,000 – funds are
available in the Proposed General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2021/2022. Motion
was seconded by Quintanilla and approved by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan,
Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None).
24. CONSIDERATION TO REBATE A PORTION OF THE CITY’S CANNABIS TAX
TO EXISTING LICENSED CANNABIS BUSINESSES (CC).
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik recused herself and left the virtual meeting for this item.
Councilmember Jonathan moved to, by Minute Motion: a) Approve a program
to rebate a portion of the City of Palm Desert Retail Cannabis Tax revenue collected
from the cannabis businesses that exceeds $3M for Fiscal Year 2020/2021, up to a
total aggregate rebate at $250K; and b) Authorize the City Manager, Finance Director,
and City Attorney to finalize individual tax rebate agreements with each of the City’s
existing licensed cannabis businesses. Rebates would be calculated and based on
the proportion of cannabis tax submitted by each business for Fiscal Year 2020/2021.
Motion was seconded by Quintanilla and approved by a 4-0 vote (AYES: Jonathan,
Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None; ABSENT: Harnik).
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25. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ANNUAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND
HARDWARE MAINTENANCE FOR THE LISTED VENDORS IN THE
ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $677,936 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE RENEWAL AGREEMENTS (CC).
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik moved to, by Minute Motion: a) approve the annual
computer software and hardware maintenance costs for the listed vendors in the
estimated amount of $677,936; and b) authorize the City Manager to execute
renewal agreements – funds are available in Account No. 1104190-433600. Motion
was seconded by Nestande and approved by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan,
Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None).
26. RESOLUTION NOS. 2021-38 AND 2021-39: A) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2021, BY
CITY OF PALM DESERT COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1
(UNIVERSITY PARK), AND B) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF SPECIAL TAX BONDS, SERIES 2021, BY CITY OF PALM DESERT
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021-1 (UNIVERSITY PARK), AND
APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS (CC).
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik moved to waive further reading and adopt: a)
Resolution No. 2021-38, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
acting for itself and as the legislative body of City of Palm Desert Community
District No. 2005-1 (University Park), to authorize the issuance of the District’s
special tax refunding bonds, Series 2021, and approving certain documents and
taking certain other action in connection therewith; and b) Resolution No. 2021-39,
a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, acting for itself and as
the legislative body of City of Palm Desert Community District No. 2021-1
(University Park), to authorize the issuance of the District’s special tax bonds,
Series 2021, and approving certain documents and taking certain other actions in
connection therewith. Motion was seconded by Nestande and approved by a 5-0
vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None).
27. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT PLAN FOR,
AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN,
THE PRESIDENT’S PLAZA I PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 (CC).
Councilmember Nestande moved to waive further reading and adopt: a)
Resolution No. 2021-40, approving the Management District Plan for the
President’s Plaza I Property and Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year
2021/2022; and b) Resolution No. 2021-41, ordering the levy and collection of
annual assessments within the President’s Plaza I Property and Improvement
District for Fiscal Year 2021/2022. Motion was seconded by Harnik and approved
by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES:
None).
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28. REQUEST TO INITIATE A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING
DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANTS IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT (CC).
MR. CASE HUTCHINSON spoke on behalf of several restaurant owners opposing
drive-throughs in Palm Desert. He thanked the City for assistance through the
pandemic as it allowed small businesses to survive. He stated he is part of a
restaurant association and expressed his concerns on behalf of those businesses
stating that corporate drive-throughs would have an adverse impact on local and
family-owned restaurants.
MR. PATRICK WOOD stated he wanted to set the gold standard for drive-through
restaurants with his proposal for the Palms to Pines shopping center, noting he
has obtained overwhelming support from the center’s tenants. He described the
amenities proposed for the site.
MR. MATTHEW BUSH spoke about the proposed drive-through as it related to the
City’s General Plan.
MR. CARL KARCHER, owner of Carl’s Jr., stated he has operated in Palm Desert
without a drive through for approximately 40 years. He recalled when Palm Springs
began allowing drive-throughs, those restaurants without them eventually moved
so they could have a drive-through as part of their restaurants. He noted he
supported drive-throughs in general but stated what is good for one is good for all.
MR. RANDY FLORENCE stated he was representing the Palm Desert Restaurant
Association and the Board of Directors of the Palm Desert Area Chamber of
Commerce. He spoke in opposition to staff’s recommendation to allow drive-
throughs on Highway 111, citing traffic congestion and environmental impact.
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik moved to, by Minute Motion, reject the proposal for a
Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Section 25.16.040 – Specific Use Standards – H.
Restaurants, and direct staff to reexamine the scope of the current Freeway
Overlay Plan. Motion was seconded by Harnik and approved by a 5-0 vote (AYES:
Harnik, Jonathan, and Kelly; NOES: Nestande and Quintanilla).
29. REQUEST FOR DIRECTION ON ALTERNATIVE FOR THE CV LINK
CONNECTORS IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. 708-20) (CC).
Councilmember Quintanilla recused herself and left the virtual meeting for this
item.
Councilmember Jonathan moved to, by Minute Motion, direct staff to
proceed with preliminary engineering of the CV Link Connectors Improvements to
be known as PD Links. Motion was seconded by Nestande and approved by a 4-0
vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, and Kelly; NOES: None; ABSENT:
Quintanilla).
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30. REQUEST FOR DIRECTION ON EL PASEO RELATED ITEMS: DINING DECKS,
RAISED MID-BLOCK CROSSWALKS, AND EXISTING PAINTED
CROSSWALKS (CC).
Rec: By Minute Motion:
Dining Decks:
a) Direct staff to extend Temporary Use Permits for outdoor dining decks
for an additional one year; and
b) Direct staff to work with the City’s Architectural Review Commission to
adopt outdoor dining deck design guidelines and work with restaurant
owners to modify the dining decks to comply with the guidelines; and
c) Staff recommends that the City Council authorize staff to utilize the
remaining unspent Unite Palm Desert Outdoor Dining Grand funds, up
to $5,000/restaurant to provide for safety and aesthetic upgrades to
outdoor dining decks located within public right-of-way; and
Raised Mid-Block Crosswalks:
d) Postpone installation of any new mid-block crosswalks; maintain
existing crosswalks and direct staff to bring back this item for further
consideration in 2024; and
Enhanced Painted Crosswalks:
e) Postpone any new painted crosswalks; maintain existing crosswalks
and direct staff to bring back this item for further discussion in 2024.
Appropriation Request:
f) Appropriate $50,000 from either the unobligated Economic
Development Reserve Fund or unobligated General Fund reserves for
the development of outdoor dining deck design and safety guidelines.
Councilmember Nestande moved to, by Minute Motion, approve staff’s
recommendations with the modification that the Economic Development
subcommittee revisit this issue in one year. Motion was seconded by Jonathan and
approved by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly;
NOES: None).
INFORMATION ITEMS
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None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
31. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR AND THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN
CONSOLIDATED PALM DESERT LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT
NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 (CC).
Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing, and seeing no public comment, declared
the public hearing closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik moved to: a) Waive further reading and adopt
Resolution No. 2021-42, granting final approval of the 2021/2022 Engineer’s Report
for Consolidated Palm Desert Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1; and b)
Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021-43, ordering the levy and
collection of annual assessments within Consolidated Palm Desert Landscaping
and Lighting District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2021/2022. Motion was seconded by
Nestande and approved by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande,
Quintanilla and Kelly; NOES: None).
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32. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR AND ORDER
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN CITY OF PALM
DESERT BENEFIT ASSESSMENTS DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR
2021/2022 (CC).
Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing, and seeing no public comment, declared
the public hearing closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution
No. 2021-44, approving the Engineer’s Report for, and ordering the levy and
collection of assessments within, City of Palm Desert Benefit Assessment District
No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2021/2022, pursuant to the provisions of the Benefit
Assessment Act of 1982. Motion was seconded by Nestande and approved by a 5-
0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla and Kelly; NOES: None).
33. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO THE ADOPTION
OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (CC/HA).
Mayor Kelly opened the joint public hearing, and seeing no public comment,
declared the public hearing closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik moved to: a) Waive further reading and adopt
Resolution No. 2021-45, approving the budget and Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, and authorizing the
use of General Fund reserves, to the extent needed, to cover any revenue shortfall;
b) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021-46, establishing the
Appropriations Limit for the Fiscal Year 2021/2022; c) Waive further reading and
adopt Resolution No. HA-103, approving the Palm Desert Housing Authority
Budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022; d) Waive further
reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021-47, approving the Staffing Allocation and
Salaries Resolution, setting the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Salary Schedules, Salary
Ranges and Allocated Classifications; and e) by Minute Motion, approve Out-of-
State Travel as listed in attached memorandum. Motion was seconded by
Quintanilla and approved by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande,
Quintanilla and Kelly; NOES: None).
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik: Reported she is working with Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) on their strategic planning which will impact transportation, housing
and the environment for years to come and will affect Palm Desert and the valley. She
also asked that the link for the comments on the Palm Desert Rail item be placed on the
City’s website so it can easily be found by those who wish to comment on the item.
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City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting
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Councilmember Quintanilla: Noted a request from residents regarding safety and
vandalism to vehicles in a particular area, and said she will be working with staff to make
things safer for residents.
Councilmember Jonathan: Shared a video to reduce electricity use. The video can be
found on the website for Desert Community Energy, and he encouraged residents to do
what they can to reduce and conserve by following the tips found in the video.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
With City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority concurrence, Mayor
Kelly adjourned the meeting at 6:51 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