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Home My WebLink About01 08-26-2021 Draft Minutes 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, AUGUST 26, 2021 CALL TO ORDER – 3:00 P.M. Mayor Kelly convened the meeting. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/Vice Chairman Jan C. Harnik Councilmember/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 Norma I. Alley, MMC, City Clerk/Secretary Niamh Ortega, Acting Deputy City Clerk 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: 1) (City Council) Property: 72559 Highway 111, Palm Desert (APN 640-370-015) Agency Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Wayne Olson Other Party Negotiator: iHub Radio Property Owner: City of Palm Desert DRAFT MINUTES – FOR DISCUSSION ONLY AUGUST 26, 2021 City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting 2 2) (Successor Agency) Property: 11.94-acre portion of APN 694-310-006 located along Gerald Ford Drive Agency Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Martin Alvarez Other Party Negotiator: Pacific West Communities, Inc. Property Owner: Successor Agency 3) (Successor Agency) Property: 18.73-acre, Desert Willow Lot Pad C, located on Desert Willow Drive, southeast of the Desert Willow Clubhouse (APNs 620 -450-012, 013, and 014) Agency Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Martin Alvarez Other Party Negotiator: Family Development Group, Inc. Property Owner: Successor Agency 4) (Successor Agency) Property: Desert Willow Lot Pad A (16.86-acres), located on Desert Willow Drive, northeast of the Desert Willow Clubhouse (APNs 620-400-025, and 026) Agency Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Martin Alvarez Other Party Negotiator: City of Palm Desert Property Owner: Successor Agency 5) (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/Eric Ceja Other Party Negotiator: Refuge Palm Desert, 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 C. Conference involving a Joint Powers Agency: SunLine Transit Agency JPA Discussion will concern: Rendon v. Sunline Name of local agency representative on Joint Powers Agency Board: Mayor Kathleen Kelly RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING – 4:10 P.M. a) Roll Call b) Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag – Mayor Kathleen Kelly c) Inspiration/Invocation – Councilmember Sabby Jonathan DRAFT MINUTES – FOR DISCUSSION ONLY AUGUST 26, 2021 City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting 3 REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION Reporting on Closed Session Item A1, City Attorney Hargreaves reported that the City Council voted unanimously to grant a sublease for iHUB. Relative to Item A3, the City Council voted unanimously to grant a 90-day extension to the Exclusive Negotiating AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS Mrs. Wendy Jonathan thanked Mayor Pro Tem Harnik for inviting her to visit the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters Training Center in Ontario in 2017. She shared that at the August 17, 2021, Desert Sands Unified School District Board meeting, the Board signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Council of Carpenters for a new CTE program at Amistad High School in Indio. She extended an invitation to the Council to visit Amistad High School and see the program in action. 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 July 8, 2021. Rec: Approve as presented. 2. APPROVE CLAIMS AND DEMANDS WARRANTS – City: 5/21/2021, 6/25/2021, 6/30/2021(2), 7/2/2021(2), 7/13/2021, 7/16/2021, 7/20/2021, and 7/23/2021; Successor Agency: 6/25/2021, 7/9/2021, 7/23/2021, and 7/30/2021; City and Housing Authority: 5/28/2021, 6/4/2021, 6/25/2021, 7/9/2021, 7/16/2021, and 7/30/2021(2). Rec: Approve as presented. 3. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Firefly, 72191 Highway 111, Palm Desert (CC). Rec: Receive and file. DRAFT MINUTES – FOR DISCUSSION ONLY AUGUST 26, 2021 City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting 4 4. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Backstreet Bistro, 72820 El Paseo, Palm Desert (CC). Rec: Receive and file. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Upon motion by Jonathan second by Kelly and 4-0-1 vote of the City Council, the item was approved as presented. (AYES: Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: Harnik). 5. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE by Alkobar Quick Stop & Deli, 42005 Cook Street, Suite 110, Palm Desert (CC). Rec: Receive and file. 6. CITIZEN’S SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MINUTES (aka Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee) for the meeting of April 19, 2021 (CC). Rec: Receive and file. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-53 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, setting forth its findings and authorizing the destruction of records that have been digitally imaged from the Department of Development Services – Code Compliance Division, to rely on the electronic record as the official record (Exhibit “A”) (CC). Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-54 - 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 Department of Development Services – Building & Safety Division, to rely on the electronic record as the official record (Exhibit “A”) (CC). Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-55 - 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 Department of Development Services – Public Art Division to rely on the electronic record as the official record (Exhibit “A”) (CC). Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. DRAFT MINUTES – FOR DISCUSSION ONLY AUGUST 26, 2021 City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting 5 10. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-56 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, approving Master Agreement, Administering Agency – State Agreement for State-Funded Projects, No. 08-5414S21, and approving and authorizing designated City staff to accept, execute and endorse all Program Supplement Agreements, Fund Exchange Agreements, and Fund Transfer Agreements to the Master Agreement, Administering Agency-State Agreement for State Aid Projects, No. 08-5414S21 (Contract No. C41990) (CC). Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. 11. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to contract with USA Shade & Fabric Structures to design and install a shade structure at the Palm Desert Aquatic Center in the amount of $143,267.45 (Contract No. C42010) (CC). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award contract to USA Shade & Fabric Structures to design and install a shade structure at the Palm Desert Aquatic Center (PDAC) in the amount of $143,267.45; 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to review and approve change orders for the use of additional funds for unanticipated costs up to a specified amount not to exceed $10,000.00, per Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 3.30.170(A); and 3) authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement – funds are available in Account No. 2424549 -4400100. 12. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION for the City Manager to execute a contract with CPS HR Consulting for a classification and compensation study in an amount not to exceed $164,691.25 (Contract No. C42020) (CC). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with CPS HR Consulting (CPS HR) for a classification and compensation study in an amount not to exceed $164,691.25; 2) establish a finding that contracting with CPS HR is in the best interest of the City and create an exception to the formal procurement procedures under Section 3.30.160.I of the Palm Desert Municipal Code; and 3) appropriate $164,691.25 from the unobligated General Fund reserve for a classification and compensation study. 13. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT to Granicus for a 9-month Professional Services Agreement for Short-term Rental (STR) monitoring, compliance, and enforcement services in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Contract No. C41980) (CC). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award a 9-month Professional Services Agreement with the provisions for two additional one-year extensions approved by the City Manager for Short-term Rentals (STR) monitoring, compliance, and enforcement services to Granicus, in the amount of $48,319; and 2) authorize the Mayor to execute said contract, subject to final review and approval of the City Attorney – funds are available in Account No. 1104470-4309000. This item was removed for separate consideration. DRAFT MINUTES – FOR DISCUSSION ONLY AUGUST 26, 2021 City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting 6 MR. DUSTIN REILICH noted he responded to the Request for Proposals process and while he was not selected this time, he had a productive conversation with staff for future opportunities. Upon motion by Kelly second by Harnik and 5-0 vote of the City Council, the item was approved as presented. (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None). 14. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Amendment No. 2 with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc., for construction management services in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for San Pablo Avenue Phase 1 Streetscape Improvement s (Contract No. C35520E, Project No. 691-16) (CC). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. of Riverside, California, for construction management services in an amount not to exceed $150,000; 2) authorize the transfer of $150,000 from the remaining contingency amount for the project from Contract No. C35520C to Contract C35520E; and 3) authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment – funds are available in the contingency set aside for the project under Contract No. C35520C in Measure A Funds, Account No. 2134342-4400100. 15. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. C40700 for Citywide Restriping Project (Project No. 564-20) (Superior Pavement Markings, Inc., Cypress, CA) (CC). Rec: By Minute Motion, accept the Citywide Restriping Project as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. 16. REQUEST FOR DECLARATION of surplus property and authorization to donate or dispose of as appropriate (CC). Rec: By Minute Motion, declare items listed in the accompanying staff report’s “Exhibit A” as surplus and grant authorization to donate or dispose of as appropriate. Upon motion by Jonathan, second by Harnik and 5-0 vote of the City Council, the remainder of the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None). DRAFT MINUTES – FOR DISCUSSION ONLY AUGUST 26, 2021 City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting 7 PUBLIC HEARINGS 17. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, DENSITY BONUS, PRECISE PLAN, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A 269-UNIT APARTMENT COMMUNITY WITH A CLUBHOUSE, RECREATIONAL AMENITIES, AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED ON AN UNDEVELOPED 11.943-ACRE VACANT PARCEL LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF GERALD FORD DRIVE EAST OF THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF STATION, Case No. PP/CUP 21- 0004 (Pacific West Communities, Inc., Applicant) (CC). MR. ERIC CEJA and MR. NICK MELLONI provided a staff report on the item. MR. DERREN BERBERIAN, Applicant, presented the project and answered questions posed by members of the City Council. Mayor Kelly declared the public hearing open. MS. HEATHER BEHMAN, resident of The Gallery, spoke on behalf of residents in opposition to the project. MS. HEATHER VAIKONA, CEO of Lift to Rise, spoke in support of the project. MR. KENT HANSON, 74086 Scholar Lane West, spoke in opposition to the project. MS. NICOLE CRISTE spoke on behalf of the Applicant and in support of the project. Hearing no further public comment, Mayor Kelly declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Quintanilla moved to waive further reading and adopt City Council Resolution No. 2021-57, approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration, density bonus, Precise Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a 269-unit apartment community with a clubhouse, recreational amenities, and roadway improvements located on an undeveloped 11.943-acre vacant parcel located on the south side of Gerald Ford Drive east of the Riverside County Sheriff station; and direct the developer to incorporate the addition of frosted glass or clerestory windows for privacy, include a right hand turn lane into the development, and extend the pool to facilitate lap swimming. Motion was seconded by Nestande and approved by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None). 18. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF A DECISION BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION TO DENY THE ARCHITECTURE FOR A PRECISE PLAN REQUESTED BY LINDQUIST DEVELOPMENT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW TWO - STORY, FOUR-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING LOCATED AT 74425 ABRONIA TRAIL, Case No. PP 20-0005 (Lindquist Development, Appellant) (CC). Mr. Nick Melloni provided a staff report to the City Council. DRAFT MINUTES – FOR DISCUSSION ONLY AUGUST 26, 2021 City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting 8 MR. STEWART LINDQUIST, Property Owner, provided a history of his project. Mayor Kelly declared the public hearing open. SANTA, neighbor of the project, spoke in opposition of the project. Hearing no further public comment, Mayor Kelly declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Jonathan moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the applicant’s appeal, thereby overturning the Architectural Review Commission’s denial of the architecture and allowing the project to proceed to the Planning Commission. Motion was seconded by Kelly and approved by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla and Kelly; NOES: None). ACTION CALENDAR 19. RESOLUTION NO. SA-RDA-84A - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC WEST COMMUNITIES, INC. FOR AN APPROXIMATE +/- 11.94-ACRE PORTION OF APN 694-310-006 (CONTRACT NO. SA40790A) (SA). Mayor Pro Tem Harnik moved, by Minute Motion, that the Successor Agency Board: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Successor Agency Resolution No. SA-RDA 084A, a resolution authorizing the Executive Director to enter into and execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “PSA”) by and between the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency (“SARDA”) and Pacific West Communities, Inc. (the “Developer”) for an approximate +/-11.94-acre portion of APN 694-310-006, located along Gerald Ford Drive. Such authorization is subject to approval of the PSA by the Countywide Oversight Board of the County of Riverside (the “Oversight Board”) and, if required, the approval or deemed approval by the State Department of Finance (the “DOF”); and 2) Authorize the purchase price at fair market value ($4,500,000) per the appraisal performed by Novogradac Consulting, LLP, dated March 25, 2021; and 3) Authorize the Executive Director in consultation with SARDA legal counsel, to make changes to the PSA as they deem appropriate or necessary and are consistent with the purposes of the proposed resolution. Motion was seconded by Quintanilla and approved by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla and Kelly; NOES: None). 20. RESOLUTION NO. HA-104 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A CONDITIONAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AUTHORITY AND PACIFIC WEST COMMUNITIES, INC., CONDITIONALLY APPROVING A LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,030,000 FROM THE AUTHORITY’S HOUSING ASSET FUND TO FUND THE PURCHASE BY PACIFIC WEST COMMUNITIES, INC. OF PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION OF 269 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS (CONTRACT NO. HA40790B) (HA). DRAFT MINUTES – FOR DISCUSSION ONLY AUGUST 26, 2021 City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting 9 Councilmember Jonathan moved, by Minute Motion, that the Housing Authority Board waive further reading and adopt Authority Resolution No. HA-104, a resolution: 1) Authorizing the execution and delivery of the Conditional Agreement Regarding Vitalia between the Authority and Pacific West Communities, Inc. (“Pacific West”) in substantially the form attached to the Resolution (“Agreement”), conditionally approving a loan (“Loan”) in the amount of $6,030,000 from the Authority’s Housing Asset Fund for the purchase of land and construction of 269 affordable housing units (“Project”); 2) Authorizing the Director of Finance to appropriate $6,030,000 from Unobligated Housing Asset Fund Balance to the appropriate budget line item; 3) Authorizing Authority staff and legal counsel to negotiate and prepare such agreements and documents as described in the Agreement, or which are otherwise required, to effectuate the Resolution and the Authority’s funding commitment for the Project as set forth in the Agreement; and 4) Authorizing Pacific West to submit, an application, including the Agreement, to the California Debt Allocation Committee (“CDLAC”) for an allocation of four percent tax-exempt bonds (“Tax Bonds”), Tax Credit Allocation Committee (“TCAC”) for an allocation of Federal Tax Credits (“Federal Tax Credits”) and TCAC for an allocation of State Tax Credits (“State Tax Credits”). Motion was seconded by Quintanilla and approved by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla and Kelly; NOES: None). 21. CONSIDERATION OF THE SELECTION OF A DESIGN AND ARTIST TO CREATE ARTWORK FOR THE SAN PABLO PHASE 1 ROUNDABOUT ON SAN PABLO AVENUE AND SAN GORGONIO WAY (CONTRACT NO. C35520F, PROJECT NO. 691-16) (Continued from the meeting of October 15, 2020) (CC). Mayor Pro Tem Harnik moved to, by Minute Motion, continue this item to a date uncertain, thank the Art in Public Places Commission for their work on the project to date and direct the Art in Public Places Commission to seek public input on this project to include in their recommendation to City Council at a future meeting. Motion was seconded by Kelly and approved by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla and Kelly; NOES: None). 22. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $575,115.90 TO LC PAVING AND SEALING, INC. FOR THE ALESSANDRO WEST IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE II PROJECT (CONTRACT NO. C40670A, PROJECT NO. 817-21) (CC). Mayor Pro Tem Harnik moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Award Contract No C40670A, including bid alternate #1, to LC Paving and Sealing, Inc. of Escondido, California, in the amount of $575,115.90; 2) Authorize the Finance Director to set aside a contingency in the amount of $57,512; 3) Authorize the City Manager to approve any additional expenditure for unseen circumstances up to the contingency amount; and 4) Authorize the Mayor to execute the subject contract. Motion was seconded by Quintanilla and approved by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla and Kelly; NOES: None). DRAFT MINUTES – FOR DISCUSSION ONLY AUGUST 26, 2021 City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting 10 23. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $572,240 FOR UTILITY RELOCATIONS RELATED TO PRESIDENT’S PLAZA EAST AND WEST PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. 758-14) (CC). Mayor Pro Tem Harnik moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the additional expenditure of up to $572,240 for utility relocations related to the project; 2) Appropriate $571,977 from the Restricted Capital Project Fund 451 to Account No. 4514692-4400100; and 3) 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. Motion was seconded by Quintanilla and approved by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla and Kelly; NOES: None). 24. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH AN AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE TO SERVE AS A STEERING COMMITTEE FOR KEY SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING FRANCHISE AGREEMENT ISSUES, AND PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION ON TOPICS FOR SUBCOMMITTEE REVIEW (CC). Councilmembers Jonathan and Quintanilla volunteered to serve on the steering Committee. Mayor Kelly approved the appointments. Councilmember Jonathan moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Establish an ad hoc subcommittee to serve as a steering committee for key solid waste and recycling franchise agreement issues; and 2) Provide staff direction on topics for subcommittee review. Motion was seconded by Quintanilla and approved by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla and Kelly; NOES: None). 25. REQUEST FOR DIRECTION regarding the 2021/2022 Certified Farmers’ Market sponsorship request (CC). CHICKS, owner of Comic Asylum Book Store, spoke in support of the Farmer’s Market. MS. MEGHAN GOEHRING presented her request to the City Council, and Mr. Thomas Soule, Marketing and Tourism Manager, provided an additional report from staff. MS. CALISTA VASSIOS spoke in support of the Certified Farmer’s Market and the location of the Westfield mall. MR. JIM SHAFFER, owner of Canyon Creek Mushrooms, spoke in support of the Certified Farmer’s Market and relocation to the Westfield mall. MS. KATIE FINN, owner of Desert Wine Shop, spoke in support of the Certified Farmer’s Market and relocation to the frontage road and the space next to her business. DRAFT MINUTES – FOR DISCUSSION ONLY AUGUST 26, 2021 City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting 11 MS. LESLIE SHOCKLEY, Palm Desert resident and small business owner, spoke in support of the Certified Farmer’s market. The feedback and direction of City Council was to support the funding of the Certified Farmer’s Market and to explore energetically whether Entrada del Paseo could be a suitable location for the upcoming season. INFORMATION ITEMS None. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION Councilmember Quintanilla: Coachella Valley Animal Campus is preparing for an uptick of pet surrender. She noted there are more cats available than dogs for adoption at the moment and reminded residents that the City has a reimbursement program for spay, neuter and vaccination programs. Councilmember Quintanilla also reported that she has been working on establishing community group and neighborhood watch programs. She also noted the City sponsored a communities of interest forum on redistricting, and the final opportunity to give comment is August 31, 2021. Councilmember Jonathan: He noted Sacramento will vote on the budget on September 10. Approximately $4 billion is included for higher education, $2 billion of which is for capital improvement project. He thanks Assemblymen Eduardo Garcia and Chad Mayes for their work on including a formal ask for $101,500,000 for California State University’s Palm Dese rt campus. Mayor Kelly: Mayor Kelly and Mayor Pro Tem Harnik have been working with City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk to review Council policies and procedures. She noted that beginning with the next City Council meeting, information on events and Councilmember Comments and Requests for Action will move to the beginning of the meeting. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS No report. DRAFT MINUTES – FOR DISCUSSION ONLY AUGUST 26, 2021 City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting 12 ADJOURNMENT With City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority concurrence, Mayor Kelly adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m. KATHLEEN KELLY MAYOR/CHAIR/CHAIRMAN ATTEST: NORMA I. ALLEY, MMC, CITY CLERK AND SECRETARY Palm Desert City Council Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Housing Authority