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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-09-30CITY 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) MINUTES Thursday, September 30, 2021 CALL TO ORDER — 3:00 P.M. Mayor Kelly convened the meeting. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Pro TemNice ChairNice 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, Deputy City Clerk 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 MINUTES City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 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 CaII b) Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag — Councilmember Gina Nestande c) Inspiration/Invocation — Mayor Kathleen Kelly REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Hargreaves reported that relative to Al , the Council unanimously approved a 120 day extension with Refuge Palm Desert, LLC. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS. AND APPOINTMENTS None MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION Mayor Pro Tem Harnik — recently attended the League of California Cities (LOCC) annual conference in Sacramento and found it very informative. She noted she also represents Palm Desert on the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) and attended an event in Jurupa Valley. At that event, she spoke with Senator Roth and had an encouraging discussion relative to the CSUSB - Palm Desert Campus. Senator Roth was very complimentary towards Palm Desert and spoke of what a great city it is. Councilmember Nestande — no comments. Councilmember Quintanilla — applauded Palm Desert's efforts in the recent Nine Cities Blood Donation Challenge. She encouraged residents to obtain the COVID vaccine if they have not already done so. She also noted that the Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert is hosting a raffle for box seats at the BNP Paribas Open tennis event. Councilmember Quintanilla stated that September 30 is recognized in Canada as a National Day of Truth and Reconciliation honoring the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities, 2 MINUTES City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 and noted the Banning Pass was the location of one such residential school. Lastly, she requested consideration of a permanent speed bump sign on San Pablo North. Councilmember Jonathan — reported he is one of two Councilmembers assigned to the homelessness subcommittee and is working on the formation of the Homelessness Taskforce. Mayor Kelly — reported she represents the City on the Sunline Transit Agency (SunLine) Board. She had previously shared Sunline has received grant funding for SunRide, a microtransit service connecting riders to the fixed route network via on demand calls. The pilot program has been so successful that SunLine is able to extend the area to a larger geofenced area, including most areas of Palm Desert from Highway 111 to just south of the 1-10 freeway. 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. None. 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 3 MINUTES City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 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. 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. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Upon motion by Jonathan, second by Quintanilla and 5-0 vote of the City Council, a one (1) year extension to the contract between the City of Palm Desert and GDG, Inc. was approved as presented. (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None). 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. 4 MINUTES City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 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. 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 0 (Placement of Advertising Signage in City Parks); and c) 11.01.140 (Amplified Sound in City Parks). 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. (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None). 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). Councilmember Jonathan moved to, 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. Motion was seconded by Harnik and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None). 5 MINUTES City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 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). Councilmember Nestande moved to waive further reading and adopt 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. Motion was seconded by Harnik and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None). 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). Councilmember Harnik moved to, 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." Motion was seconded by Quintanilla and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None). 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). Councilmember Quintanilla moved to, 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. Motion was seconded by Nestande and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None). 6 MINUTES City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 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). Mayor Kelly volunteered to serve as a second Councilmember serving on the proposed subcommittee. Additional recommendations were made to fill other seats on the committee. Councilmember Harnik moved to, 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. Motion was seconded by Nestande and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Nestande, Quintanilla, and Kelly; NOES: None). INFORMATION ITEMS None. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT With City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority concurrence, Mayor Kelly adjourned the meeting at 5:04 p.m. KATHLEETd-KELLY MAYOR/CHAIR/CHAIRMAN NORMA I. ALLEY, MMCTTY CLERK AND SECRETARY Palm Desert City Council Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Housing Authority 7