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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)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
2:00 p.m. Study Session
3:00 p.m. Closed Session
4:00 p.m. Regular Session
Note: Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, this meeting may be conducted by teleconference
and there will be no in-person public access to the meeting location.
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THREE OPTIONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE MEETING
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AGENDA SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
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Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER – 3:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY: Any person wishing to discuss
any Closed Session business that is within the subject matter may participate utilizing one of
the three options listed on the back page of this agenda.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.8:
1) (Successor Agency)
Property: 81-acre portion of the 128-acre site, located south of Gerald Ford
Drive, west of Portola Avenue (APN 694-310-002, and 003)
Agency Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Martin Alvarez/Eric Ceja
Other Party Negotiator: Refuge Palm Desert, LLC
Property Owner: Successor Agency
2) (City)
Property: 73-520 Fred Waring Drive (APN 622-250-018)
Agency Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Martin Alvarez/Eric Ceja
Other Party Negotiator: Riverside County Sheriff Department
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
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
REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
None
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
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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.
1. MINUTES of the regular City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority
Meeting of August 26, 2021.
Rec.: Approve as presented.
2. APPROVE CLAIMS AND DEMANDS WARRANTS – City: 9/3/2021.
Rec.: Approve as presented.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-59: Approve a resolution rescinding and replacing Resolution
No. 2019-47, adopting authorized classifications, allocated positions, salary schedule
and salary ranges included herein and attached as “Exhibit A” (CC).
Rec.: By Minute Motion: (1) waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2021 - 59
rescinding and replacing Resolution No. 2019-47, adopting authorized
classifications, allocated positions, salary schedule and salary ranges included
herein and attached as “Exhibit A”; and (2) authorize the City Manager to take
any actions consistent with the resolution adopted herewith and confirm those
actions already taken related thereto.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-60: Approve a resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, setting forth its findings and authorizing the destruction of paper
records that have been digitally imaged from the Development Services Department
(Land Development Division), to rely on the electronic record as the official record (CC).
Rec.: Waive further reading and adopt.
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5. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of a one (1) year extension to the contract between the
City of Palm Desert and GDG, Inc. to provide El Paseo Courtesy Cart services for Fiscal
Year 2021/2022 (Contract No. C39442) (CC).
Rec.: By Minute Motion: (1) approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C38440 with
GDG, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $118,000, including regularly scheduled,
special events, flex hours, and vehicle maintenance/repairs for the operation of
the El Paseo Courtesy Cart Program during Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/2022; (2)
authorize the Mayor to execute said contract and allow the City Attorney to make
non-substantive changes; and (3) approve an expenditure of up to $21,000 for
Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance for the three (3) Courtesy Carts.
6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of a temporary waiver to Palm Desert Municipal Code
Section 9.58.010 (Consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property) for the sale and
consumption of alcohol at the Galen Building (APN 640-370-002 & -004) 72567 Hwy 111
for FY 2021/2022 (CC).
Rec.: By Minute Motion: (1) grant a temporary waiver to Palm Desert Municipal Code
(PDMC) Sections 9.58.010 and 9.58.020 (Possession/Consumption of Alcohol
on City Property) in conjunction with events related to annually occurring special
events; (2) authorize the City Manager to approve up to ten (10) temporary event
waivers to PDMC Sections 9.58.010 and 9.58.020 (Possession/Consumptions of
Alcohol on City Property) as needed throughout FY 2021/2022; and (3) authorize
the City Manager to execute and California Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control documents, as required.
7. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Marketing Authorized Vendor
List (CC).
Rec.: By Minute Motion: (1) approve an exception to the bidding requirements, as
provided for in Section 3.30.160 K of the Municipal Code, not to exceed $25,000
for any one vendor during FY 2021/2022; and (2) approve the FY 2021/2022
Marketing Authorized Vendor List.
8. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 City-Produced Events
Authorized Vendor List (CC).
Rec.: By Minute Motion: (1) approve an exception to the bidding requirements, as
provided for in Section 3.30.160 K of the Municipal Code, not to exceed $25,000
for any one vendor during FY 2021/2022; and (2) approve the FY 2021/2022 City-
Produced Events Authorized Vendor List.
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9. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION of the Fall Festival 2021 in Civic Center Park (CC).
Rec.: By Minute Motion: (1) authorize the Fall Festival 2021 in Civic Center Park for
Saturday, November 13, 2021; and (2) authorize a temporary waiver of Palm
Desert Municipal Code (PDMC) Section: a) 11.01.080 Q (Vendor Sales in City
Parks) pursuant to PDMC 9.58.040; b) 11.01.080 O (Placement of Advertising
Signage in City Parks); and c) 11.01.140 (Amplified Sound in City Parks).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
ACTION CALENDAR
10. ORDINANCE NO. 1369: Adopt an ordinance amending Palm Desert Municipal Code
Chapter 2.68 relating to the Art in Public Places Commission Bylaws (CC).
Rec.: By Minute Motion, waive further reading and pass to second reading Ordinance
No. 1369 revising Chapter 2.68 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code relative to the
Art in Public Places Commission.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-61: Approve a resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, rescinding Resolution No. 2015-91 and restating its policy on the
office of Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tempore (CC).
Rec.: Waive further reading and adopt.
12. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to enter into a Professional Services Agreement
with MIG, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $70,370 for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 for
professional design and engineering services for “Lupine Plaza” (Contract No.
C40720B) (CC).
Rec.: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with MIG, Inc. to provide professional design and engineering
services for the design of “Lupine Plaza.”
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13. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION for staff to proceed with declaring certain City and
Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency properties as surplus
land, pursuant to Code 54221 and submit Inventory Report to the California Department
of Housing and Community Development pursuant to Government Code 54230(a)(1)
(CC) (SA).
Rec.: By Minute Motion: (1) review the processes for the declaration and notification of
the City of Palm Desert/SARDA exempt and non-exempt surplus lands, pursuant
to Code 54221; (2) accept Inventory Report of the same and authorize staff to
submit a report to the California State Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) pursuant to Government Code 54230(a)(1); and (3) direct
staff to proceed with preparing resolutions declaring properties listed in the
attached Inventory Report as surplus and pursue compliance with the Surplus
Land Act.
14. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to advertise and solicit a Request for
Qualifications/Proposals for the maintenance and operations of the Desert Willow Golf
Resort (CC).
Rec.: By Minute Motion, that the City Council authorize staff to: (1) advertise and solicit
a Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/RFP) from qualified golf course
management companies for the maintenance and operations of the City’s Desert
Willow Golf Resort; and (2) establish the formation of an Evaluation Committee
for the purpose of conducting the interview and evaluation process of the
proposals submitted by qualified golf course operation firms.
INFORMATION ITEMS
None.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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Declaration of Posting:
I, Norma I. Alley, MMC, 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 24th day of September, 2021. Note: This agenda is subject to amendment up to 72 hours in advance of
the meeting.
Norma I. Alley
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Norma I. Alley, MMC, City Clerk