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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)
AGENDA
Thursday, May 26, 2022
2:00 p.m. Study Session
3:30 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 inperson public access to the meeting location.
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Options for participating in the meeting: To participate by email, internet or telephone, see
detailed instructions on the last page.
AGENDA Thursday, May 26, 2022
City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER – 3:30 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
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
A. Closed Session Meeting Minutes: April 28, 2022
B. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
1. (City)
Property: 45654 Portola Avenue (APN 627351010)
City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Martin Alvarez
Other Party Negotiator: N/A
Property Owner: City of Palm Desert
C. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
1. Potential cases: Two (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 Kathleen Kelly
c. Inspiration/Invocation – Councilmember Karina Quintanilla
REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Williams Syndrome Awareness Month .................................................................. Page 9
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
AGENDA Thursday, May 26, 2022
City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting
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NONAGENDA 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 routine and may be approved by one (1) motion.
A1. Approve Minutes of the regular City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority
meeting of April 28, 2022. .......................................................................................... Page 11
Rec.: Approve Minutes of the April 28, 2022, meeting as presented.
A2. Approve warrants issued for the period of 04/29/2022 to 05/06/2022. ................... Page 21
Rec.: Approve the warrants issued for the period 04/29/2022 to 05/06/2022 in the total
amount of $2,624,232.53.
A3. Adopt a Resolution supporting the Independent Review Panel established by the Salton
Sea Management Program review and consider the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions
during the comprehensive analysis of water import alternatives as part of the longterm
solution for the Salton Sea. ................................................................................. Page 47
Rec.: Adopt a Resolution supporting the Independent Review Panel established by the
Salton Sea Management Program review and consider the impacts of greenhouse
gas emissions during the comprehensive analysis of water import alternatives as part
of the longterm solution for the Salton Sea.
A4. Adopt Resolution authorizing the City of Palm Desert's Code Compliance Division to serve
as the enforcement agency for AB 1276 within the City of Palm Desert, California. ..........
........................................................................................................................... Page 51
Rec.: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution authorizing the City of Palm Desert’s
Code Compliance Division to serve as the enforcement agency for AB 1276 within
the City of Palm Desert, California.
A5. Adopt Resolution to authorize the destruction of paper records that have been digitally
imaged from the Development Services Department (Planning/Land Development
Division), to rely on the electronic record as the official record. ........................... Page 55
Rec.: Waive further reading and adopt.
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Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting
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A6. Approve the purchase of gas and diesel fuel from Beck Oil, Inc., during Fiscal Year (FY)
2022/23 (Project 79623). .................................................................................. Page 63
Rec.: 1. Approve the purchase of gas and diesel fuel from Beck Oil, Inc., during Fiscal
Year (FY) 2022/23 for City fleet and equipment in an amount not to exceed
$120,000, and Desert Willow maintenance vehicles and equipment in an amount
not to exceed $120,000;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to review and approve written contract
amendment and change order requests for unanticipated conditions per
Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement. Funds are available in
Account No. 1104331 4217000, Auto FleetSupply Automotive Gas, and
Account No. 52041954803100, Desert Willow Maintenance Facility.
A7. Approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C39820 for Landscape Maintenance Area
No. 16 with Vintage Landscape, Inc., of Bermuda Dunes, California, in the annual amount
of $27,564 (Project No. 91621). ........................................................................ Page 75
Rec.: 1. Approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C39820 for Landscape
Maintenance Area No. 16 (LMA 16) with Vintage Landscape, Inc., of Bermuda
Dunes, California, in the annual amount of $27,564;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to review and approve written contract
amendments and change order requests for unanticipated conditions per
Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute said change order.
A8. Authorize Amendment No. 3 to the Reimbursement Agreement between CVAG, the City
of Palm Desert, and the County of Riverside; and a Memorandum of Understanding
between CVAG and the City of Palm Desert for the Portola Avenue Interchange at I10
Project. ............................................................................................................... Page 83
Rec.: 1. Authorize Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C27330B, Reimbursement
Agreement between CVAG, the City of Palm Desert, and the County of
Riverside for the Portola Avenue Interchange at I10 Project;
2. Authorize a Memorandum of Understanding between CVAG and the City of Palm
Desert Regarding Reimbursement Agreement for the Portola Avenue
Interchange at I10 Project; and
3. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreements.
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City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting
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A9. Accept Contract No. C40210 with Shade Structures, Inc. dba USA Shade & Fabric
Structures for the Palm Desert Aquatic Center Shade Structure Installation Project as
complete and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. ................. Page 91
Rec.: 1. Accept the Palm Desert Aquatic Center Shade Structure Installation Project as
complete; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
A10. Approval of a fee waiver of facility use fees for the use of Civic Center Park for the 2022
Lincoln Elementary School 5th Grade Year End Picnic. ..................................... Page 97
Rec.: Approve a fee waiver of facility use fees for the use of Civic Center Park for the
2022 Lincoln Elementary School 5th Grade Year End Picnic.
A11. Ordinance No. 1383 of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, amending
Palm Desert Municipal Code, Chapter 25, modifying Chapter 25.10 R2 Zoning (Mixed
Residential District) and Chapter 25.68 (Decisions by the Architectural Review
Commission) regarding second story projects (Case No. ZOA220003) (2nd reading). ..
........................................................................................................................... Page 99
Rec.: Waive further reading and adopt.
A12. Ordinance No. 1384, adopting a resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Desert, California, recommending approval of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to
modify Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 25 (Zoning) relating to land uses (Case No.
ZOA220004) (2nd reading). ............................................................................. Page 105
Rec.: Waive further reading and adopt.
A13. Submission of a letter of opposition for Assembly Bill 2237 regarding Transportation
planning: regional transportation improvement plan: sustainable communities strategies:
climate goals. ................................................................................................... Page 113
Rec.: Approve the submission of a letter of opposition for Assembly Bill 2237 regarding
Transportation planning: regional transportation improvement plan: sustainable
communities strategies: climate goals.
A14. Submission of a letter of opposition for Assembly Bill 2438 regarding local transportation
funding: alignment with State plans. .................................................................. Page 123
Rec.: Approve the submission of a letter of opposition for Assembly Bill 2438 regarding
local transportation funding: alignment with State plans.
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Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting
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ACTION CALENDAR
B1. Adopt a Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2022/23 SB1 Project List to be funded by
Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair Accountability Act. .......................................... Page 133
Rec.: Waive further reading and adopt and adopt a Resolution approving the Fiscal Year
(FY) 2022/23 Project List to be funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB1): The Road Repair and
Accountability Act.
B2. Adopt Resolution amending the Video Surveillance on City Property Policy and Procedure.
......................................................................................................................... Page 137
Rec.: Waive further reading and adopt a resolution amending the Video Surveillance on
City Property Policy and Procedure.
B3. Award Contract for Landscape Maintenance Area No. 17 to Vintage Landscape, Inc., of
Bermuda Dunes, California (Project No. 91722). ............................................... Page 149
Rec.: 1. Award Contract for Landscape Maintenance Area No. 17 to Vintage Landscape,
Inc., of Bermuda Dunes, California, in the annual amount of $340,800;
2. Authorize extra repair work and services in an annual amount not to exceed
$70,000;
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to review and approve written contract
amendment and change order requests for unanticipated conditions per
Section 3.30.170 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code; and
4. Authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement.
B4. Approve a twoyear agreement for an Emergency Services Coordinator with the County of
Riverside Emergency Management Department, in an amount not to exceed $160,000.
......................................................................................................................... Page 209
Rec.: 1. Approve a twoyear agreement for an Emergency Services Coordinator with the
County of Riverside Emergency Management Department, in an amount not to
exceed $160,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, as approved to form by the
City Attorney.
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B5. Request for approval of addendum to Easement Agreement between the City of Palm
Desert and The Gardens on El Paseo, LLC. .................................................... Page 223
Rec.: 1. Extend the approval of six (6) Tesla electric car charging stations located on the
ground floor of The Gardens on El Paseo (The Gardens) parking garage;
2. Authorize the installation of six (6) new electric car charging stations in the
parking garage;
3. Authorize the addition of advertising and promotional panels on the parking
garage;
4. Authorize the City Attorney to draft a Fourth Addendum to the Easement
Agreement between the City of Palm Desert and The Gardens on El Paseo,
LLC.; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute all related documents.
B6. Authorization to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for operations of the 2022/2023 El
Paseo Courtesy Cart Program and consideration of future programs and direction on
exploring options for additional transportation routes throughout the City. ....... Page 287
Rec.: 1. Authorize staff to advertise an RFP inviting bids for the operation of the El Paseo
Courtesy Carts in FY 2022/2023; and
2. Direct staff to explore options for additional transportation routes throughout the
City of Palm Desert.
B7. Request for feedback and direction regarding a potential ballot measure related to City
Council districts. ............................................................................................... Page 293
Rec.: Provide feedback to staff as appropriate.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
C1. Adopt a resolution establishing Ironwood Park Utility Undergrounding District. ... Page 297
Rec.: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing and adopt a Resolution establishing the Ironwood Park
Utility Underground District; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate
the establishment of the subject district.
INFORMATION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA Thursday, May 26, 2022
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Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting
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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 19th day of May 2022.
Note: This agenda is subject to amendment up to 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
Níamh M. Ortega, Deputy City Clerk