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CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers
From: Heather Horning, Assistant to the City Manager
Date: March 10, 2022
Subject: City Council Agenda (March 10, 2022)
Below you will find questions received from the Mayor and/or Councilmembers and answers provided
by City staff regarding tonight’s Council meeting agenda.
Action Calendar – Item 15:
• Question: How many businesses are eligible for the grant? What types of businesses are
eligible?
o Answer: Eligible businesses include all commercial/ non-homebase businesses in the
City on a first come-first served basis. The rebate is up to $500 per business so the
requested funding amount of $20,000 can potentially go to at least 40 businesses.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT/PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
JOINT CONSIDERATION
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 10, 2022
SUBMITTED BY: Veronica Chavez, Finance Manager
REQUEST: RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF VERONICA CHAVEZ, 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.
Recommendation
By minute motion that the City Council, Successor Agency Board, and
Housing Authority Board:
1) Approve Veronica Chavez, 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 Resolution No’s 2022-___, SARDA-___, HA-____
providing updated authorizations to the invest monies in the Local
Agency Investment Fund (“LAIF”).
Discussion
Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 2.08.040 specifies that the Director of Finance for
the City of Palm Desert (" City') shall also serve as City Treasurer. The City Treasurer is
the Business Contracting Officer ("BCO") for the City's banking, trust, and investment
relationships, and signs all related technical documents. To assist with the transition
from the retiring City Treasurer, the new City Treasurer will need to be able to conduct
business until a permanent replacement has been named. In order to facilitate this
change the City’s banks and government investment pools require a copy of City
Council minutes affirming that the new City Treasurer has such powers.
This will include the City’s related entities accounts, including the Palm Desert Housing
Authority, and the Palm Desert Successor Agency.
Staff recommends that Finance Director and City Treasurer Veronica Chavez be
appointed as a BCO for the City's banking, trust, and investment relationships, with the
authority to sign any related technical documents.
Staff Report
AUTHORIZATION OF BCO AND LAIF INVESTMENTS
March 10, 2022
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Fiscal Analysis
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
LEGAL
REVIEW
DEPTARTMENT
REVIEW
FINANCIAL
REVIEW
ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER
N/A
Robert Hargraeves
City Attorney
Veronica Chavez
Veronica Chavez
Acting Director of Finance
Veronica Chavez
Veronica Chavez
Director of Finance
Andy Firestine
Andy Firestine
Assistant City Manager
L. Todd Hileman
City Manager/Executive Director: L. Todd Hileman
Attachments:
Resolution No’s. 2022-___, SARDA-___, HA-___
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 TEL: 760.346.0611, x323
WHEREAS, The Local Agency Investment Fund is established in the State
Treasury under Government Code Section 16429.1 et. seq., for the deposit of
money of a local agency for purposes of investment by the State Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds that the deposit and withdrawal
of money in the Local Agency Investment Fund in accordance with Government
Code Section 16429.1 et. seq., for the purpose of investment as provided therein,
is in the best interests of the City of Palm Desert.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby
authorizes the deposit and withdrawal of City monies in the Local Agency
Investment Fund in the State Treasury in accordance with Government Code
Section 16429.1 et. seq., for the purpose of investment as provided therein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, as follows:
Section 1. The following City officers holding the titles specified hereinbelow or
their successors in office are each hereby authorized to order the deposit or
withdrawal of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund, and may execute and
deliver any and all documents necessary or advisable in order to effectuate the
purposes of this resolution and the transactions contemplated hereby:
Veronica Chavez Jose Luis Espinoza Kalaina Perez
City Treasurer Deputy Finance Director Management Analyst
_________________ ___________________ ________________
Section 2. This resolution shall remain in full force and effect until rescinded by
the City Council by resolution, and a copy of the resolution rescinding this
resolution is filed with the State Treasurer’s Office.
AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF MONIES
IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of
Palm Desert, Riverside County, State of California, at its regular meeting held on
this 10th day of March 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JAN C. HARNIK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
NIAMH ORTEGA, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROBERT HARGREAVES, CITY ATTORNEY
BEST, BEST & KRIEGER, LLP
RESOLUTION NO. SA-RDA___
A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 TEL: 760.346.0611, x323
WHEREAS, The Local Agency Investment Fund is established in the State
Treasury under Government Code Section 16429.1 et. seq., for the deposit of
money of a local agency for purposes of investment by the State Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment
Agency (“Successor Agency”) hereby finds that the deposit and withdrawal of
money in the Local Agency Investment Fund in accordance with Government Code
Section 16429.1 et. seq., for the purpose of investment as provided therein, is in
the best interests of the City of Palm Desert.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Successor Agency hereby
authorizes the deposit and withdrawal of Successor Agency monies in the Local
Agency Investment Fund in the State Treasury in accordance with Government
Code Section 16429.1 et. seq., for the purpose of investment as provided therein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, as follows:
Section 1. The following Successor Agency officers holding the titles specified
hereinbelow or their successors in office are each hereby authorized to order
the deposit or withdrawal of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund, and
may execute and deliver any and all documents necessary or advisable in order
to effectuate the purposes of this resolution and the transactions contemplated
hereby:
Veronica Chavez Jose Luis Espinoza Kalaina Perez
City Treasurer Deputy Finance Director Management Analyst
_________________ ___________________ ________________
Section 2. This resolution shall remain in full force and effect until rescinded by
the Successor Agency by resolution, and a copy of the resolution rescinding this
resolution is filed with the State Treasurer’s Office.
AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF MONIES
IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND
RESOLUTION NO. SA-RDA___
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, by the Successor Agency to the
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Riverside County, State of California, at its
regular meeting held on this 10th day of March 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JAN C. HARNIK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
NIAMH M. ORTEGA, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROBERT HARGREAVES, CITY ATTORNEY
BEST, BEST & KRIEGER, LLP
RESOLUTION NO. HA-
A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT
73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 TEL: 760.346.0611, x323
WHEREAS, The Local Agency Investment Fund is established in the State
Treasury under Government Code Section 16429.1 et. seq., for the deposit of
money of a local agency for purposes of investment by the State Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the City of Palm Desert (“Housing
Authority”) hereby finds that the deposit and withdrawal of money in the Local
Agency Investment Fund in accordance with Government Code Section 16429.1
et. seq., for the purpose of investment as provided therein, is in the best interests
of the City of Palm Desert.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Housing Authority hereby
authorizes the deposit and withdrawal of Housing Authority monies in the Local
Agency Investment Fund in the State Treasury in accordance with Government
Code Section 16429.1 et. seq., for the purpose of investment as provided therein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, as follows:
Section 1. The following Housing Authority officers holding the titles specified
hereinbelow or their successors in office are each hereby authorized to order
the deposit or withdrawal of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund, and
may execute and deliver any and all documents necessary or advisable in order
to effectuate the purposes of this resolution and the transactions contemplated
hereby:
Veronica Chavez Jose Luis Espinoza Kalaina Perez
City Treasurer Deputy Finance Director Management Analyst
_________________ ___________________ ________________
Section 2. This resolution shall remain in full force and effect until rescinded by
the Housing Authority by resolution, and a copy of the resolution rescinding this
resolution is filed with the State Treasurer’s Office.
AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF MONIES IN
THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND
RESOLUTION NO. HA-
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, by the Housing Authority of the
City of Palm Desert, Riverside County, State of California, at its regular meeting
held on this 10th day of March 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JAN C. HARNIK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
NIAMH ORTEGA, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROBERT HARGREAVES, CITY ATTORNEY
BEST, BEST & KRIEGER, LLP
CONTRACT NO. ____________
STAFF REPORT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEETING DATE: March 10, 2022
PREPARED BY: Shawn Muir, Management Analyst
REVIEWED BY: Andy Ramirez, Deputy Director of Public Works
REQUEST: Award Contract for the Palm Desert Aquatic Center Pool Resurfacing
and Lighting Replacement Project
___________________________________________________________________________
Recommendation
By Minute Motion:
1. Award Contract No. __________ 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.
Funds are available in Account No. 2424549-4331101, Aquatic Facility/Contracted Pool, and
Account No. 2424549-4400100, Capital Project.
Strategic Plan
These initiatives support Parks & Recreation Priority 1 Goal of the Strategic Plan. This goal
recommends making recreation, health, and wellness an integral part of the Palm Desert
community. Resurfacing the Palm Desert Aquatic Center (PDAC) Recreation Pool and
installing new lighting in the Lap Pool provides the community with a continued resource for
recreation and exercise, promoting health, wellness, and quality of life for our residents.
Examples of these benefits include swim lessons and competitions, activities such as “Dive-
In” movie nights, and recreational swim for all ages. In addition, replacement of the current
lap pool lighting with energy efficient lighting will provide an immediate reduction in energy
use, which furthers Priority 1 of the Energy and Sustainability goal.
Background Analysis
The Palm Desert Aquatic Center was constructed in 2011 and included a 5,622 square foot
Recreation Pool that has never been resurfaced. Commercial pools require resurfacing
Contract No. ___________
March 10, 2022 - Staff Report
Award to Contract to California Commercial Pools (Project No. 881-22)
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approximately every 10 years to repair problems like cracks and wearing. This work also
enhances and updates the pool's overall appearance. In addition, sufficient lighting of the
PDAC lap pool is required by Riverside County Codes. Currently, only a few in-water lights
are operational. This is not sufficient, and supplemental overhead lighting is in use to enable
the facility to remain open at night. All 26 in-water lights will be replaced with energy efficient
LED lighting. Replacement of in-water lights was budgeted as a Capital Project for the FY
21-22 fiscal year.
The improvements to PDAC will begin with the demolition and removal of the existing plaster
in the Recreation Pool. Two (2) rows of new 1’ x 1’ white non-skid tile will be added on the
pool floor and up the walls in front of both sets of steps. White pebble sheen pool plaster will
then be installed to finish. At the Lap Pool, 26 in-water lights will be removed and replaced
with 500-watt pure LED lights.
The project was advertised, and on February 4, 2022, the following three (3) bids were
received electronically through the City’s bid management portal:
Contractor Location Bid Amount Rating
California Commercial Pools Glendora, CA $370,000.00 1
Ojeda Pool & Spa La Quinta, CA $373,625.64 2
Aquatic Service, Inc. San Juan Capistrano, CA $436,881.00 3
Three (3) staff reviewed the proposals independently and held a meeting in which the highest
responsive bid, Aquatic Service, Inc., was eliminated from consideration due to the difference
in price from the two other bids. California Commercial Pools submitted the lowest responsive
bid and provided many examples of comparable work to what is required at the Palm Desert
Aquatic Center. Ojeda Pool & Spa, a local company, submitted a bid that is slightly higher in
cost than the lowest responsive bid. Work examples provided by Ojeda Pool & Spa were not
comparable to the proposed work as they were not large commercial pools. References were
contacted for both companies and recorded.
Upon review of the reference information, California Commercial Pools, Inc. is recommended
for this contract award based on their track record and demonstrated ability to replaster large
commercial pools of similar size and proposed scope of work. If awarded, project
commencement is anticipated mid-March 2022, with completion by early June.
Fiscal Analysis
The approved Palm Desert Aquatic Center maintenance budget for FY 2021-22 included
$500,000 in Account No. 2424549-4331101 for contracted pool maintenance and repairs and
$425,276 in Account No. 2424549-4400100 for Capital Projects that include installation of
new lap pool lighting. The total of this project including contingency is $407,000.00, which is
within the current account balance of $561,635.99. Therefore, there is no further fiscal impact
to the general fund.
A project budget summary is listed below:
Contract No. ___________
March 10, 2022 - Staff Report
Award to Contract to California Commercial Pools (Project No. 881-22)
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Project Account Current Account
Balance
Contract Amount +
Contingency
Account Balance
Pool Resurfacing 2424549-4331101 $388,653.93 $363,000 $25,653.93
Pool Lighting Replacement 2424549-4400100 $172,982.06 $44,000 $128,982.06
TOTAL $561,635.99 $407,000 $154,635.99
* Bolded amounts are the subject of this request.
LEGAL REVIEW
Approved as to Form
DEPT. REVIEW FINANCIAL
REVIEW
CITY MANAGER
N/A
Robert W. Hargreaves
City Attorney
Andy Firestine
Andy Firestine
Assistant City Manager
Veronica Chavez
Veronica Chavez
Director of Finance
L. Todd Hileman
L. Todd Hileman
City Manager
ATTACHMENTS: Agreement
Payment & Performance Bonds
Contractor’s Proposal
Vicinity Map
From:Lindsey L Harris
To:CouncilMeeting Comments
Subject:City Council Meeting March 10, 2022, Agenda Item: Action Calendar Item 14
Date:Wednesday, March 9, 2022 11:56:03 AM
Dear Mayor Harnik and Council Members,
On your agenda for the City Council Hearing March 10, 2022, is Item 14 on the Action Calendar
which particularly interests and affects me personally. My prior communication on the subject is
included in your Staff Report for the item.
The reason I'm writing to you today is that I would like to praise City Staff, in particular Rosie Lua,
for being so engaged with our neighborhood and helping us to understand what our current zoning
restrictions are, and for moving ahead with the serious study and consideration of possible
alternatives.
I would also ask that you please approve the Staff recommendations as stated in the report:
"After review of the above stated items, staff is recommending the following to the City Council:
1) Modify Table 25.10-3 (Residential Zoning District Development Standards) for R-2 as shown
below: A. Reduce height to 15 feet and require a discretionary ARC approval for heights above 15
feet up to 30 feet maximum. B. Reduce the Number of Stories from 2.5 to 2. C. Implement a public
notification for projects above 15 feet within the R-2 Zoning District, requiring public notification
to immediately adjacent property owners 10 days prior to the ARC meeting. 2) Authorize the ARC
to review the second-story design elements to ensure impacts to the adjacent neighbors are
minimized."
It appears that this recommendation for changes would definitely, at a minimum, reduce the
chances for a similarly horrid situation in our neighborhood as the one that is occuring in
the Portolesi Family's backyard.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of our concerns. -Lindsey Harris
From:Charles Ara
To:CouncilMeeting Comments
Cc:Charles Ara
Subject:Consider moving to a 5 district system
Date:Wednesday, March 9, 2022 11:52:35 AM
While considering new boundaries for the 2 districts as required by the 2020 Census for all jurisdictions in
California, I urge the City Council to pass an ordnance to move to a five district system in time for the 2022
November election.
A five district system would allow each elected official to represent a smaller number of people. In addition,
qualified candidates with less wealth or fewer connections would have an opportunity to serve and be less beholden
to special interest individual and groups who can fund their massive campaigns.
Charlie Ara
Palm Desert resident
760-341-4301
STAFF REPORT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
MEETING DATE: March 10, 2022
PREPARED BY: Andrew Firestine, Assistant City Manager
Heather Horning, Assistant to the City Manager
REQUEST: Conduct Public Hearing on the Redrawing of Council Member District
Boundaries
Recommendation
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;
2. Conduct a public hearing to receive public input on district boundaries; and
3. Introduce an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Palm Desert, California, adjusting the boundaries of City Council election districts
and confirming such revised Council District boundaries.
Background
Pursuant to Elections Code section 21621, charter cities with by-district election systems
are required to redraw their district boundary maps to ensure compliance with the
California and federal Voting Rights Acts. The process to complete redistricting requires
a minimum of four public hearings and dedicated public outreach to ensure minority
populations and communities of interest are aware of the redistricting effort and are
provided with options to participate. The City held public hearings on January 13, 2022,
January 27, 2022 and February 24, 2022. At the January 27th and February 24, 2022
hearings, the City’s redistricting consultant presented draft map options for Council’s
review.
Discussion
Every 10 years, cities with by-district election systems must use new census data to review
and, if needed, redraw district lines to reflect how local populations have changed. This
process, called redistricting, ensures all districts have a nearly equal population. The
redistricting process for the City of Palm Desert must be completed by April 17, 2022.
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The City adopted its current district boundaries in 2020. The approved boundary map was
drawn based on 2010 census data as required by law. The districts must now be redrawn
using the 2020 census data and in compliance with the Fair Maps Act (the “Act”), which
was adopted by the California legislature as AB 849 and took effect January 1, 2020.
Under the Act, the City Council must draw and adopt boundaries using the following
criteria in the listed order of priority (Elections Code 21621(c)):
1. Comply with the federal requirements of equal population and the Voting
Rights Act.
2. Be geographically contiguous.
3. Undivided neighborhoods and “communities of interest” (socio-economic
geographic areas that should be kept together).
4. Display easily identifiable boundaries.
5. Be compact (do not bypass one group of people to get to a more distant
group of people).
6. Shall not favor or discriminate against a political party.
Once the prioritized criteria are met, other traditional districting principles can be
considered, such as:
1. Minimize the number of voters delayed from voting in 2022 to 2024.
2. Respect voters’ choices/continuity in office.
3. Future population growth.
By law, the City must hold at least four public hearings that enable community members
to provide input on the drawing of district maps:
• At least one hearing must occur before the city or county draws draft maps.
• At least two hearings must happen after the drawing of draft maps.
• The fourth hearing can happen either before or after the drawing of draft maps.
• City or county staff or consultants may hold a public workshop instead of one of the
required public redistricting hearings.
To increase the accessibility of these hearings, cities and counties must take the following
steps:
• At least one hearing must occur on a Saturday, Sunday, or after 6:00 p.m. on a
weekday.
• If a redistricting hearing is consolidated with another local government meeting, the
redistricting hearing must begin at a pre-designated time.
• Local public redistricting hearings must be made accessible with people with
disabilities.
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Public Hearing – Redrawing of Council Member District Boundaries
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Determining population balance is typically done by measuring the spread, or deviation,
between the least populated district and the greatest populated district. Deviations of 10%
or less are generally considered acceptable under U.S. Supreme Court rulings on equal
protection. In the City’s case, two districts were created and the population balance
established under the terms of a redistricting settlement agreement. Under the terms of the
settlement agreement, District 1’s population is required to be between 18.4 – 21.6% of the
City’s total population. One Council Member is elected from District 1. District 2 represents
the remaining areas of the City and is permitted a population range of 78.4 – 81.6% of the
City’s total population. Four Council Members are elected from District 2.
Analysis of the City’s current district boundaries, adjusted for the 2020 Census data, shows
the districts are no longer population balanced. The City’s population is 51,317. The allowable
population for District 1 is 9,443 – 11,083. The current population for District 1 is 9,280, or
18.1%. The resulting population for District 2 is 42,037, or 81.9%, slightly above the permitted
range under the terms of the settlement agreement.
Purpose of Public Hearing
The purpose of this public hearing is to continue to review the draft maps prepared by the
City’s consultant, inform the public about the districting process, and to hear from the
community on factors to be taken into consideration for district boundaries. If, at the
conclusion of the hearing, Council selects a preferred map, Council may also introduce the
Ordinance finalizing the selection and concluding the redistricting process. The public is
requested to provide input regarding communities of interest and other local factors that
should be considered for district maps. A community of interest under the relevant Elections
Code provision for cities (Section 21621(c) is, “a population that shares common social or
economic interests that should be included within a single district for purposes of its effective
and fair representation.”
Maps
The map and accompanying demographic information of the City’s current districts is
attached to this report (Attachment 2).
The City’s Redistricting consultant prepared two initial draft map options for Council’s
consideration at the second public hearing on January 24, 2022. After receiving input from
Council, the consultant prepared an additional map which was presented at the third public
hearing on February 24, 2022. Further, one map was received from a member of the public.
At the hearing on February 24, 2022, the City Council requested revisions to Map Option 3,
to create greater compactness and contiguity. Map Options 3B, 3C, and 3D are presented
below. Each map is summarized below and with side-by-side map and key demographics.
Additional map images, included a larger version of the zoomed-in map, and demographic
information may be found attached to this report (Attachment 1). Further, an online tool for
closely examining the boundaries, with zoom and search capabilities, may be found here:
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https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1JQIU0u_oPXTZxFvSus2XidWv-
OhnOUuG&ll=33.72500667071419%2C-116.36707827727082&z=14
Initial Draft Maps
Map Option 1
Map Option 1 creates a two district plan that exhibits a 0% deviation from an 80/20%
population balance. District 1 falls within the ranges permitted by the Settlement Agreement
with 20% of the City’s population, and the map otherwise complies with the Fair Map Act
requirements of contiguity, communities of interest, and recognizable district boundaries.
Because the population requirement is established by a settlement agreement, significant
shift in the configuration of the districts is not possible.
Option 1 greatly follows the boundaries of the current districts, with the addition of areas south
of Highway 111 and west of Monterey Avenue being incorporated into District 1. It should be
noted, however, that certain neighborhoods, while forming a community of interest, are
comprised of multiple census blocks. These census blocks include populations that vary in
terms of their ethnic background, and neighborhoods that may have been drawn together in
the initial transition to districts, have been split, albeit slightly, in the proposed map. Every
effort was made to keep communities of interest and neighborhoods together, where
possible. District 1 is drawn with a Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP) of 50.7% Non-
Latino White, and 37.6% Hispanic. The complete demographic analysis of Option 1 and
maps may be found as an attachment to this report (Attachment 1).
Map Option 2
Map Option 2 also creates a two district plan and largely resembles the boundaries of the
current district map. Option 2 moves District 1 less significantly to the west along Highway
111 and south of Highway 111 than Option 1. In this option, District 1 represents 18.49% of
the population while District 2 represents 81.51% of the population, bringing both within the
permitted range under the settlement agreement.
As with Option 1, certain neighborhoods that had been previously drawn together in a single
district may have been divided. District 1 is drawn with a Citizen Voting Age Population
(CVAP) of 49.9% Non-Latino White, and 38.7% Hispanic. The complete demographic
analysis of Option 2 as well as maps may be found as an attachment to this report
(Attachment 1).
Map Option 3
Map Option 3 creates a more compact District 1, removing uneven census blocks and
maintaining defined communities of interest. The map removes the College of the Desert
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from District 1 and fills in blocks in the areas of Palm Desert Charter Middle School and
Magnesia Falls Park. The map does not extend north beyond 42nd Avenue, as in the
current boundary map. The map also closely aligns with the existing boundaries in the
area bordering Portola Country Club. In Option 3 District 1 represents 20.2% of the
population while District 2 represents 79.79% of the population, bringing both within the
permitted range under the settlement agreement.
District 1 is drawn with a Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP) of 51.2% Non-Latino
White, and 36.4% Hispanic. The complete demographic analysis of Option 3 as well as a
maps may be found as an attachment to this report (Attachment 1).
Map Option 4
Map Option 4 was submitted by a member of the public. It creates a compact District 1,
however, it creates a non-contiguous District 2, which is not permitted under the Fair
Maps Act. The population is balanced, with a deviation of 30 people from an 80/20%
population balance.
District 1 is drawn with a Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP) of 57.27% Non-Latino
White, and 31.61% Hispanic. Complete demographic analysis as well as maps may be
found as an attachment to this report (Attachment 1)
New Maps
Map Option 3B
Map Option 3B modifies Option 3 to create a more compact and contiguous District 1.
Specifically, the neighborhood bounded by Deep Canyon Road, Fred Waring Drive,
Phyllis Jackson Lane, and the Whitewater Wash has been moved to District 2 and the
area southwest of Fred Waring Drive, bounded by Deep Canyon Road and Portola
Avenue has been moved to District 1. This creates greater compactness for District 1,
and greater contiguity for District 2. The map is population balanced, with District 1
representing 20.03% of the total population.
District 1 is drawn with a Citizen Voting Population (CVAP) of 52% Non-Latino White,
and 36.7% Hispanic. Complete demographic analysis as well as maps may be found as
an attachment to this report (Attachment 1).
Map Option 3C
Map Option 3C also modifies Option 3 to create more contiguity between Districts 1 and
2. It accomplishes this by moving the neighborhood bounded by Deep Canyon Road,
Fred Waring Drive, Phyllis Jackson Lane, and the creek/wash to District 2, however does
not “fill in” the area southwest of Fred Waring Drive into District 1, as found in Option 3B.
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The map is population balanced, with District 1 representing 19.05% of the total
population.
District 1 is drawn with a Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP) of 50.4% Non-Latino
White, and 37.9% Hispanic. Complete demographic analysis as well as maps may be
found as an attachment to this Report (Attachment 1).
Map Option 3D
Map Option 3D also modifies Option 3 to create more contiguity between Districts 1 and
2. It accomplishes this by making the same initial population shifts as Option 3C,
however proceeds to further move the area bounded by Hovley Lane, Cook Street, 42nd
Street, and the Canterra Apartments to District 1. This map is population balanced, with
District 1 representing 20.05% of the total population.
District 1 is drawn with a Citizen Voting Population (CVAP) of 51.04% Non-Latino White,
and 36.9% Hispanic. Complete demographic analysis as well as maps may be found as
an attachment to this report (Attachment 1).
Additional Requested Information
In addition to new map Options 3B, 3C, and 3D, the Council also requested population
and demographic information for the area bordered by Hovley Lane on the north, 42nd
Street on the south, the Canterra community on the east, and Cook Street on the west.
In summary, 602 people reside in the area of interest, with 379 persons identifying as
Non-Latino White and 138 persons identifying as Hispanic. The CVAP numbers for the
area of interest are 60.3% Non-Latino White and 27.8% Hispanic. Complete
demographic analysis for this additional area may be found as an attachment to this
Report (Attachment 1). This area was added to Map Option 3 to create Map Option 3D.
Side-By-Side Comparison of Map Options
A side-by-side comparison of each Map Option and the corresponding City population
and demographic information are included in the table below.
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Map Option 1
District 1 Information
City
Population %
20%
Non-Latino
White CVAP
50.7%
Hispanic
CVAP
37.6%
Map Option 2
District 1 Information
City Population
18.49%
Non-Latino
White CVAP
49.9%
Hispanic CVAP
38.7%
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Map Option 3
District 1 Information
City Population
20.2%
Non-Latino
White CVAP
51.2%
Hispanic CVAP
36.4%
Map Option 4
District 1 Information
City Population
19.94%
Non-Latino
White CVAP
57.27%
Hispanic CVAP
31.61%
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Map Option 3B
District 1 Information
City Population
20.03%
Non-Latino
White CVAP
Hispanic CVAP
36.7%
Map Option 3C
District 1 Information
City Population
19.05%
Non-Latino
White CVAP
50.4%
Hispanic CVAP
37.9%
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Map Option 3D
District 1 Information
City Population
20.05%
Non-Latino
White CVAP
51.04%
Hispanic CVAP
36.9%
Next Steps
Following this hearing, the City Council may request revisions to any proposed map. If
requested, the City’s redistricting consultant will prepare those revisions and present them at
a subsequent City Council Meeting, with a date to be determined. Alternatively, the Council
may select a preferred map, and introduce the attached Ordinance, finalizing the redistricting
process. As noted above, the deadline for the City of Palm Desert to complete the
redistricting process is April 17, 2022.
A complete schedule of the City’s Redistricting process is identified in the table below:
Schedule
January 13, 2022 1st public hearing
Held prior to the release of draft maps
January 20, 2022 1st public workshop at 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Palm
Desert Community Center on San Pablo
January 27, 2022 2nd public hearing at 4:30 p.m.
Initial draft map(s) will be reviewed
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January 27 - February 4 BB&K to revise draft maps using 2020 Census data, if
directed at 2nd Public Hearing
February 11, 2022 Deadline for the public to submit draft maps for
consideration at 3rd public hearing
February 17, 2022 Publish revised draft map(s)
February 22, 2022 2nd public workshop at 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. via Zoom webinar
Review of draft maps
February 24, 2022 3rd public hearing at 4:30 p.m.
Consideration and input on proposed draft maps
February 25 - March 2 BB&K to prepare proposed final map(s)
March 3, 2022 Publication of proposed final map(s)
March 10, 2022 4th public hearing at 4:30 p.m.
Council to introduce ordinance approving final maps
April 17, 2022 City deadline to adopt ordinance after 2nd reading
(effective immediately) and submit map to Registrar
November 8, 2022 2022 election
Community Outreach
A website has been created to coordinate all redistricting information, including the list of
public meetings and agendas, mapping tools, and draft maps upon their release. It also
provides answers to frequently asked questions and links to additional resources. The
website is available in both English and Spanish and is available both through Engage
Palm Desert and mappalmdesert.org.
In addition to the four public hearings, two public workshops have been scheduled. The
first workshop was held on January 20, 2022 and was attended by approximately ten
residents in person and 12 virtually. The purpose of the first workshop was to explain the
redistricting process; to provide an overview of the mapping tools; and to solicit input on
communities of interest. The workshop was conducted in-person and livestreamed via
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Zoom to allow virtual participation. It was also videorecorded and made available through
the website following the meeting. A Spanish translator was available to provide
simultaneous translation through headsets at the meeting for in person participants and
via a Zoom Translation Room for virtual participants.
A second workshop was held virtually via Zoom Webinar on February 22, 2022 and was
attended by approximately ten people virtually. The purpose of the second workshop was
to view draft maps that have been prepared by the City’s consultant prior to third public
hearing and before the deadline for the public to submit draft maps for consideration. A
live Spanish translation of the webinar was accessible through a Zoom Translation Room.
It was also recorded and made available through the website after the meeting. The
Development Services wing of City Hall was open to the public to allow for participation
in the webinar at a City facility. There was a conference room set up for both English and
Spanish.
The public workshops were advertised through the website, social media, radio
advertisements, and flyers will be provided to community organizations including schools
and homeowner’s associations.
Fiscal Analysis
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
LEGAL REVIEW DEPT. REVIEW FINANCIAL REVIEW ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
Robert W. Hargreaves
Robert W. Hargreaves
City Attorney
N/A
L. Todd Hileman
City Manager
N/A
Janet Moore
Director of Finance
Andy Firestine
Andy Firestine
Assistant City Manager
City Manager: L. Todd Hileman: L. Todd Hileman
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Demographic Analysis of Map Options and Hovley Lane Area of Interest
2. Demographic Analysis of Current Districts
3. Draft Ordinance
4. Public Hearing Notice