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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, MARCH 10, 2022
2:00 p.m. Study Session
3:00 p.m. Closed Session
4:00 p.m. Regular Session
Note: Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, this meeting may be conducted by teleconference
and there will be no in-person public access to the meeting location.
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AGENDA MARCH 10, 2022
City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER
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) (City)
Property: Approximately 10 acre site on north side of Gerald Ford Drive
between Cook Street and Portola Avenue (APN 694-120-028).
City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Martin Alvarez
Other Party Negotiator: Palm Communities
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):
1) Potential cases: 2
C. Approval of Closed Session Minutes for the meetings of August 26, September 9
and 30, October 14 and 28, November 18 and December 16, 2021, and February
10, 2022.
RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING
a) Roll Call
b) Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag – Mayor Pro Tem Sabby Jonathan
c) Inspiration/Invocation – Councilmember Karina Quintanilla
REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
1. Certificates of Achievement for Palm Desert High School Wrestling Team (CC) ........
........................................................................................................................ Page 9
Rec.: Receive and file.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
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.
2. MINUTES of the regular City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority
Meeting of February 10, 2022 (CC) (SA) (HA) ................................................ Page 13
Rec.: Approve as presented.
3. APPROVE CLAIMS AND DEMANDS WARRANTS: City: 1/30/2022 (CC); Successor
Agency: 2/18/2022 (SA); City and Housing: 2/11/2022, 2/16/2022, 2/18/2022 (CC, HA)
....................................................................................................................... Page 23
Rec.: Receive and file.
4. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE findings that the State of California continues in a
Governor-declared state of emergency (AB361) to combat the COVID epidemic, that
state and local health officials are recommending social distancing, and consequently
that the City Council and its other Brown-Act bodies may continue to employ remote
teleconferencing under Government Code Section 54953(e) (CC) ................. Page 55
Rec.: The City Council hereby finds the State of California continues in a Governor-
declared state of emergency to combat the COVID epidemic, that state and
local health officials are recommending social distancing, and consequently
that the City Council and its other Brown-Act bodies may continue to employ
remote teleconferencing under Government Code Section 54953(e).
5. ORDINANCE NO. 1376 amending the Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 2.34.010
related to Committee/Commission Member Attendance Requirements (2nd reading)
(CC) ................................................................................................................ Page 57
Rec: Waive further reading and adopt.
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6. ORDINANCE NO. 1377 adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration in accordance
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and approval of a Change
of Zone to establish a higher residential density (eight (8) units per acre), Tentative
Parcel Map 38033, and a Precise Plan to construct 32 single-story condominium
units, clubhouse, and pool/spa on 3.91 acres at the southwest corner of Gerald
Ford Drive and Shepherd Lane (2nd reading) (CC) .................................... Page 59
Rec.: Waive further reading and adopt.
7. RESOLUTIONS: Approve Veronica Chavez, Interim Finance Director and City
Treasurer, as Business Contracting Officer for the City of Palm Desert’s banking, trust,
and investment relationships and update authorization to invest monies in the Local
Agency Investment Fund. (CC) (SA) (HA) ...................................................... Page 65
Rec.: By Minute Motion that the City Council, Successor Agency Board, and Housing
Authority Board:
1. Approve Veronica Chavez, Interim Finance Director and City Treasurer as
a Business Contracting Officer for the City of Palm Desert, and all its related
entities, banking, trust, and investment relationships and sign related
technical documents; and
2. Approve Resolutions providing updated authorizations to the invest monies
in the Local Agency Investment Fund (“LAIF”).
8. APPROVE a temporary waiver of certain Parks ordinances for duration of the Palm
Desert Youth Sports Association Opening Day of baseball and softball to be held March
12, 2022. (CC) ................................................................................................ Page 73
Rec.: Approve a temporary waiver of Palm Desert Municipal Zone Sections
11.01.080-H (Camping), 11.01.140 (Amplified Sound) and 11.01.080Q
(Vendor Sales) for the duration of the Palm Desert Youth Sports Association
(PDYSA) event.
9. APPROVE a temporary waiver of facility use fees for the use of the Civic Center Park
volleyball courts by Palm Desert High School for beach volleyball team practice and
games (CC) .................................................................................................... Page 79
Rec.: By Minute Motion, approve waiving facility use fees for the use of the Civic
Center Park volleyball courts by Palm Desert High School for beach volleyball
team practice and games.
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10. AWARD of Contract for the Palm Desert Aquatic Center pool resurfacing and lighting
replacement project (Project No. 881-22) (CC) ................................................ Page 83
Rec.: By Minute Motion:
1. Award Contract to California Commercial Pools, Inc., Glendora, California
for the Palm Desert Aquatic Center Pool Resurfacing and Lighting
Replacement Project in the amount of $370,000.00 (Project No. 881-22);
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside a 10% contingency in the
amount of $37,000;
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to review and execute change
orders up to the contingency amount for unanticipated conditions, per
Section 3.30.170 Section A of Ordinance No. 1335; and
4. Authorize the Mayor to execute the subject agreement.
11. RECEIVE AND FILE the General Fund Financial Report for January 2022 (CC)
.......................................................................................................................... Page 139
Rec.: Receive and file.
12. RECEIVE AND FILE the Compliance Analysis and Investment Reports for November
2021, December 2021 and January 2022 (CC)
.......................................................................................................................... Page 143
Rec.: Receive and file.
CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
ACTION CALENDAR
13. AMEND Ordinance No. 1254, revising Chapter 11.01.080 (Parks, Prohibited conduct
generally) of the Palm Desert Municipal Code relating to the improper feeding of wild
or domestic birds (1st reading) (CC) .............................................................. Page 227
Rec.: Waive further reading and pass to second reading Ordinance No. 1254 revising
Chapter 11.01.080 (Parks, Prohibited conduct generally) of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code.
14. REVIEW recommended changes to the development standards of the R-2 (Mixed
Residential District) and direct staff to initiate a Zoning Ordinance Amendment for
Chapter 25.10 of the municipal code (CC) ................................................... Page 237
Rec.: By minute motion, direct staff to initiate a Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA)
to modify the development standards of the R-2 (Mixed Residential District)
Zoning District in Chapter 25.10 of the municipal code.
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15. APPROVE Unite Palm Desert Security Camera System grant program (CC) .............
..................................................................................................................... Page 267
Rec.: By Minute Motion:
1. Approve the proposed Unite Palm Desert Security Camera System Grant
program for private commercial properties to receive up to five-hundred
dollars ($500) each for the purchase and installation of security cameras;
2. Authorize the City Manager to implement the Unite Palm Desert Security
Camera System Grant program including the execution of all agreements
required to meet the program requirements;
3. Authorize the City Attorney to make non-substantive changes to the Unite
Palm Desert Security Camera System Grant program agreement; and
4. Approve an expenditure in the amount of $20,000 from Economic
Development Fund 4254430-4393000 for the grants.
PUBLIC HEARING
16. REDRAWING of Council Member District Boundaries (4th Public Hearing) (CC) .........
..................................................................................................................... Page 275
Rec.: By Minute Motion:
1. Receive a report from staff and the City’s redistricting consultant on the
redistricting process and permissible criteria to be considered to redraw
district boundaries; and
2. Conduct a public hearing to receive public input on district boundaries.
17. RESOLUTION to approve amended franchise agreement with Burrtec Waste and
Recycling Services, LLC to collect solid waste, recyclables, and organic waste;
conduct majority protest hearing, and approve adjusted rates as outlined (CC) ..........
..................................................................................................................... Page 319
Rec.: By Minute Motion:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed increases
to solid waste and recycling service rates.
2. Adopt Resolution approving amended franchise agreement with Burrtec
Waste and Recycling Services, LLC to collect solid waste, recyclables, and
organic waste; and
3. Approve the adjusted maximum service rates outlined in exhibits 3A, 3B,
and 3C of the amended franchise agreement.
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18. RESOLUTION to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) in accordance with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and approval of General Plan
Amendment 21-0002 (GPA 21-0002), amending the City’s Housing Element and
Safety Element of the General Plan (CC) ..................................................... Page 589
Rec.: Waive further reading and adopt a City Council Resolution adopting an MND
in accordance with the CEQA, and approval of Case No. GPA 21-0002,
amending the City’s Housing Element and Safety Element of the General Plan
in accordance with the California Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) guidelines.
19. ADOPT a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), and approval of a summary vacation of an unused portion of San Pablo
Avenue right-of-way at the southeast corner of Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo
Avenue to be in conformance with the City’s General Plan (CC) .................. Page 843
Rec.: Waive further reading and adopt the following:
1. A Notice of Exemption in accordance with CEQA; and
2. Conduct a public hearing to receive public input and adopt a City Council
Resolution approving a summary vacation of an unused portion of San
Pablo Avenue right-of-way at the southeast corner of Fred Waring Drive
and San Pablo Avenue to be in conformance with the City’s General Plan.
20. RE-APPROVE Resolution No. 2022-07 approving a Historic District Designation for
Sandpiper Condominiums Circle 2 Located on El Paseo (CC) ..................... Page 861
Rec.: Re-approve Resolution No. 2022-07 previously approved at the regular Council
meeting of February 10, 2022, due to a noticing error.
ADJOURNMENT
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Declaration of Posting:
I, Níamh M. Ortega, Deputy 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 3rd day of March, 2022. Note: This agenda is subject to amendment up to 72
hours in advance of the meeting.
Níamh M. Ortega
_ Níamh M. Ortega, Deputy City Clerk