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CITY OF PALM DESERT
PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL (CC),
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SA),
AND HOUSING AUTHORITY (HA) MEETING
(VIRTUAL MEETING)
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, July 14, 2022
1:30 p.m. Study Session
2:30 p.m. Closed Session
4:00 p.m. Regular Session
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, this meeting may be conducted by teleconference, and there will be
no in-person access to the meeting location.
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please see the detailed instructions on the last page of this agenda.
* Revised to add Closed Session Items B5, B6 and B7.
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CLOSED SESSION: 2:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY: This time has been set aside for
members of the public to address the City Council on items contained only on the Closed Session
Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on
the last page of this agenda.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
A. Closed Session Meeting Minutes: June 23, 2022
B. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
1. Property Description: 72567 Highway 111 (APN 640-370-002 and 640-370-004)
Agency: City of Palm Desert
City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Martin Alvarez
Negotiating Parties: Artists Council
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
2. Property Description: 0.67 acres of City-owned property located at 73420 Dinah Shore
Drive (APN 694-060-010) and 0.28 acres located at 72920 Dinah
Shore Drive (APN 685-020-034)
Agency: City of Palm Desert
City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Eric Ceja
Negotiating Parties: Monterey Crossing, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
3. Property Description: Desert Willow Lot Pad B, Desert Willow Drive, south of Desert
Willow Clubhouse (APN 620-400-008, 023)
Agency: City of Palm Desert
City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Martin Alvarez/Eric Ceja
Negotiating Parties: Desert Wave Ventures, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
4. Property Description: Desert Willow Lot Pad B, Desert Willow Drive, south of Desert
Willow Clubhouse (APN 620-420-024)
Agency: Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Martin Alvarez/Eric Ceja
Negotiating Parties: Desert Wave Ventures, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
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5. Property Description: Northeast corner of Frank Sinatra Drive and Portola Avenue – 170-
acre site (APNs 694-200-007, 011 012, 022)
Agency: Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Martin Alvarez
Negotiating Parties: N/A
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
6. Property Description: Dinah Shore and Gerald Ford – 27-acre North Sphere Park Site
(APNs 694-120-029, 031)
Agency: City of Palm Desert
City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Martin Alvarez
Negotiating Parties: N/A
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
7. Property Description: 72-880 Highway 111, Palm Desert (APN 640-120-020)
Agency: City of Palm Desert
City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Martin Alvarez/Eric Ceja
Negotiating Parties: Seritage SRC Finance
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
C. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Existing Litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
1. Monsanto Class Action Settlement related to
City of Long Beach et al. v Monsanto Company et al.
D. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
Two (2) matters that, under the existing circumstances, the City Attorney believes create
significant exposure to litigation.
E. Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
City Negotiator(s): Todd Hileman, City Manager or designee
Employee Organization: Palm Desert Employee Organization
4:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Jan C. Harnik
INSPIRATION/INVOCATION: Councilmember Karina Quintanilla
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Hargreaves
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AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS:
A. Progress to End Homelessness Update by Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
B. Mosquito Control Treatment Update by Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control
District ....................................................................................................................... Page 15
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
A. North Sphere Park Site Update by Development Services Department .................... Page 25
B. Presentation on Maintenance Activities by Public Works Department ....................... Page 31
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS: This time has been set aside for the public to address the
City Council on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Speakers may utilize one
of the three options listed on the last page of the agenda. Because the Brown Act does not allow the
City Council to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the
matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and
may be approved by one motion. The public may comment on any items on the Consent Agenda
within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by the City Council for a
separate discussion.
A. AUTHORIZE FINDINGS OF GOVERNORDECLARED STATE OF EMERGENCY (AB361)
AND CONTINUE TO EMPLOY REMOTE TELECONFERENCING ........................ PAGE 41
RECOMMENDATION: Make 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).
B. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES ................................................................................................................ PAGE 43
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of June 9, 2022.
C. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS ................................................................................ PAGE 53
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the warrants issued for the period 6/10/2022 to 7/1/2022.
D. APPLICATION FOR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR EL RODEO CAFÉ,
44820 SAN PABLO AVENUE, PALM DESERT ..................................................... PAGE 85
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
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E. RECEIVE AND FILE AN INFORMATIONAL ITEM RELATED TO BLOW SAND ISSUES
FROM HIGH WIND EVENTS AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR WIND
FENCING ................................................................................................................ PAGE 89
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive and file an informational item related to blow sand issues from high wind events
affecting the north sphere of the City of Palm Desert.
2. Authorize staff to solicit bids for wind fencing.
F. APPROVE A WAIVER OF FACILITY USE FEES FOR THE USE OF CIVIC CENTER PARK
AMPHITHEATER FOR DESERT KIDS FEST ...................................................... PAGE 101
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a fee waiver of facility use fees for the use of the Civic Center
Park amphitheater for the Desert Kids Fest event.
G. AUTHORIZE THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE GREATER PALM
SPRINGS TOURISM FOUNDATION GRANT FOR THE BUMP AND GRIND TRAILHEAD
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ................................................................................. PAGE 111
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize the submittal of an application to the Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation
Grant for the Bump and Grind Trailhead Improvement Project.
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents that may be
necessary to facilitate the application or award.
H. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO CONTRACT C41390 FOR GAS AND DIESEL
FUEL PURCHASE FROM BECK OIL, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 ......... PAGE 123
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Change Order No. 2 to Contract C41390 for Gas and Diesel
Fuel Purchase from Beck Oil, Inc., in the amount of $5,000.
I. STREAMLINE THE USE OF VENDORS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BY
GRANTING EXCEPTION TO BIDDING REQUIREMENTS .................................. PAGE 137
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Grant an exception to the purchasing requirements of the Palm Desert Municipal Code,
as provided for in Section 3.30.160 (K).
2. Approve the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Vendor List, Public Works
Professional Services List, Public Works Various Vendors and Qualified Service
Providers List, and the Community Services Vendors and Service Providers List.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute contracts for ongoing services, not to exceed
$50,000 for any one vendor on the list, as needed and recommended by staff during
Fiscal Year 2022-23.
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J. RATIFY CONTRACT WITH COMMERCIAL DOOR COMPANY, INC., FOR EMERGENCY
REPLACEMENT OF THREE APPARATUS BAY DOORS AT FIRE STATION NO. 33
(PROJECT NO. 76223A1) .................................................................................. PAGE 155
RECOMMENDATION: Ratify contract with Commercial Door Company, Inc., for the
emergency replacement of three apparatus bay doors at Fire Station No. 33 in the amount
of $182,700.
K. ACCEPT DONATION OF SCULPTURE, DESERT SPIRIT, BY ARTIST JOHN RICHEN, TO
BE INCLUDED IN THE CITY’S PERMANENT PUBLIC ART COLLECTION ...... PAGE 163
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Accept donation from Ms. Ruth H. Layton of sculpture, Desert Spirit, by artist John
Richen, to be included in the City’s permanent public art collection.
2. Authorize the City Manager to sign Deed of Gift to City of Palm Desert form.
3. Authorize expenditures up to $1,000 for costs associated with installation of the sculpture.
Funds are available in Account Number 4364650-4337200.
L. APPROVE OUTOFSTATE TRAVEL FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER FOR
STRATEGIC MARKETING PLANNING IN AUSTIN, TEXAS ............................... PAGE 171
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize out-of-state travel for the Public Affairs Manager to travel
to Austin, Texas, for an in-depth strategic planning session with the City’s creative agency,
Idea Peddler.
M. ACCEPT LETTERS OF RESIGNATION FROM EL PASEO PARKING AND BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS ELYSSA GOLDBERG AND CHRISTINE
STEIN ................................................................................................................... PAGE 173
RECOMMENDATION: Accept letters of resignation from El Paseo Parking and Business
Improvement District Board members Elyssa Goldberg and Christine Stein.
N. EXTEND BY ONE YEAR THE SPONSORSHIP CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT AND PALM SPRINGS LIFE FOR FASHION WEEK EL PASEO AND PALM
DESERT FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 ..................... PAGE 179
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve a one-year extension of Contract No. C36310 to Palm Springs Life to sponsor
the Fashion Week El Paseo and Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival for Fiscal Year
2022/23.
2. Authorize waiving of all City-assessed permit and inspection fees pertaining to the event.
3. Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement for a total of $300,000 sponsorship on
behalf of the City and allow the City Attorney to make non-substantive changes.
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O. APPROVE THE CITY OF PALM DESERT NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION ON
EL PASEO ........................................................................................................... PAGE 183
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the City of Palm Desert New Year’s Eve Celebration on El Paseo for Friday,
December 30, 2022.
2. Approve road closure on El Paseo between San Pablo Avenue and Larkspur Lane for the
2022 City of Palm Desert New Year’s Eve Celebration on El Paseo.
3. Permit Consumption/Possession of Alcoholic Beverages on Public Property Pursuant to
Palm Desert Municipal Code 9.58.040.
P. ACCEPT ROUGH GRADING IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE THE FAITHFUL
PERFORMANCE GRADING BOND FOR TR 375061, UNIVERSITY PARK (TRACT MAP
375061)................................................................................................................ PAGE 185
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Accept Rough Grading improvements for Tract Map 37506-1.
2. Release the Faithful Performance Grading Bond in the amount of $302,357.50.
Q. ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, RELEASE THE FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE AND
THE LABOR AND MATERIALS BONDS, AND ACCEPT A MAINTENANCE BOND FOR
TR 375061, UNIVERSITY PARK ......................................................................... PAGE 195
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Accept public improvements.
2. Release the Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $2,821,992.00 and Labor and
Materials Bond in the amount of $2,821,992.00.
3. Accept the Maintenance Bond in the amount of $282,199.20.
R. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. HA40360 WITH SOUTHWEST
PROTECTIVE SERVICES, INC., FOR COURTESY PATROL SERVICES AT THE PALM
DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$138,580 (HA) ...................................................................................................... PAGE 217
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve an Amendment to Contract No. HA-40360 with Southwest Security Service, Inc.,
for courtesy patrol services at the Palm Desert Housing Authority properties effective
September 1, 2022, for a one-year term in a total annual amount not to exceed $138,580
(includes annual amount not to exceed $128,580 and up to $10,000 for additional services
to be requested as needed).
2. Authorize the Chairman and/or the Executive Director to execute the Amendment and any
documents necessary to effectuate and implement the actions taken herewith.
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S. STREAMLINE THE USE OF NAMED VENDORS OF THE PALM DESERT HOUSING
AUTHORITY BY GRANTING AN EXCEPTION TO THE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND
APPROVING THE AUTHORITY VENDOR LIST (HA) ......................................... PAGE 241
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Grant an exception to the bidding requirements, as provided for by Section 3.30.160(K)
of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
2. Approve the Authority Vendor List pursuant to 3.30.160(K) for the purposes of providing
recurring, routine contractual services, including maintenance work, materials, supplies,
and equipment effective July 15, 2022, not to exceed $50,000, or as noted on the vendor
list, for each named vendor per property (in a 12-month period).
T. APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT JOINT RECIPIENT
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEARS 202324, 202425, AND
202526 ................................................................................................................. PAGE 251
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize participation in the County of Riverside’s Urban County Program for Fiscal
Years 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26.
2. Authorize the City Attorney to finalize the Joint Recipient Cooperation Agreement with the
County of Riverside.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Joint Recipient Cooperation Agreement with
the County of Riverside allowing the City to participate in the Urban County Program and
take any other actions necessary to effectuate the action taken herewith.
U. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF APPLICANTS TO FINANCE COMMITTEE AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION ........................................................ PAGE 261
RECOMMENDATION: Consider the appointment of applicants recently interviewed for the
City of Palm Desert’s Finance Committee and Architectural Review Commission.
CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion
are considered at this time.
2. ACTION CALENDAR: The public may comment on individual Action Items within the three-
minute time limit. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the last page of the
agenda.
A. APPROVE A RESOLUTION REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 202169, FOR
UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES, ADOPTING AUTHORIZED CLASSIFICATIONS,
ALLOCATED POSITIONS, SALARY SCHEDULE AND SALARY RANGES INCLUDED
HEREIN AND ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A” FOR THE UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
BASED ON THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY ................ PAGE 263
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a Resolution replacing Resolution No. 2021-69 for the unrepresented employees,
and adopting Authorized Classifications, Allocated Positions, Salary Schedule and Salary
Ranges included herein and attached as Exhibit “A based on the classification and
compensation study.
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2. Authorize the City Manager to take actions to implement the new proposed classification
and compensation system for unrepresented employee group.
B. APPROVAL OF A 3% COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022, FOR
EMPLOYEES IN THE UNREPRESENTED GROUP AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE
CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THE ACTION ................................................ PAGE 281
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve a 3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) effective July 1, 2022, for the
unrepresented employees.
2. Authorize the City Manager to take actions to implement the approved COLA for the
unrepresented employees.
C. CONSIDERATION OF DESERT WILLOW RESIDENT PROGRAM CHANGES .. PAGE 287
RECOMMENDATION: Consideration of changes to the 2022/23 Champions Club League
Program and Platinum Club Card Program for Palm Desert residents at Desert Willow Golf
Resort.
D. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 20051 (UNIVERSITY PARK) FOR FISCAL
YEAR 202223 ...................................................................................................... PAGE 291
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a resolution authorizing the annual levy of a special tax in
the City of Palm Desert Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (University Park) for Fiscal
Year 2022-23.
E. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 20211A (UNIVERSITY PARK) FOR FISCAL
YEAR 202223 ...................................................................................................... PAGE 297
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a resolution authorizing the annual levy of a special tax in
the City of Palm Desert Community Facilities District No. 2021-1A (University Park) for Fiscal
Year 2022-23.
F. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT C42400 WITH TILDENCOIL
CONSTRUCTORS, INC. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LOBBY RENOVATIONS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,168,341 (PROJECT NO. 72720) ................................. PAGE 303
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract C42400 with Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc., for
the Development Services Lobby Renovations in the amount of $1,168,341.
2. Appropriate $1,168,341 in Unobligated General Funds to the Building Maintenance Fund
Account No. 4504161-4400100.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to review and approve written requests for the
use of the contingency for unforeseen conditions up the contingency amount.
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G. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING PRIOR ORDINANCES AS LISTED AND
ESTABLISHING SPEED ZONES ON FOUR STREET SEGMENTS IN THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT (FIRST READING) ................................................................................ PAGE 313
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and pass to second reading an Ordinance
rescinding prior ordinances and establishing speed zones on four street segments in the
City.
H. APPROPRIATE AN ADDITIONAL BUDGET OF $400,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION
CONTINGENCY AND DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO PRESIDENT’S PLAZA EAST
AND WEST PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. 75814) ............ PAGE 319
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve additional contingency funds in the amount of $400,000 to Contract No.
C37040A with H&H General Contractors Inc. of Highland, California.
2. Appropriate $400,000 from Unassigned General Fund monies to Account No. 4004692-
4400100.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to review and approve written requests for the
use of the contingency for unforeseen conditions up to the contingency amount.
I. APPROVE THE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT PLAN AND ORDER THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE PRESIDENT’S PLAZA III PROPERTY
AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 ... PAGE 325
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving the Management District Plan for the President’s Plaza III
Property and Business Improvement District for fiscal year 2022/23.
2. Adopt a Resolution ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments within the
President’s Plaza III Property and Business Improvement District for fiscal year 2022/23.
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY OF PALM DESERT OWNED
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 45656 MOUNTAIN VIEW SURPLUS LAND AND
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO RELEASE A NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FOR THE SALE OF
THE PROPERTY .................................................................................................. PAGE 351
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a Resolution declaring City of Palm Desert property located at 45656 Mountain
View, surplus land for purposes of the Surplus Land Act.
2. Authorize staff to release a Notice of Availability for the sale of the property.
K. APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH CIRCUIT TRANSIT, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $200,000 FOR THE OPERATION OF UP TO THREE (3) VENDOROWNED EL
PASEO COURTESY CARTS AND APPROPRIATE $41,000 FROM UNASSIGNED
GENERAL FUND RESERVES ............................................................................. PAGE 359
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve a contract with Circuit Transit, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for
operation of up to three (3) vendor-owned El Paseo Courtesy Carts, inclusive of regularly
scheduled routes, special events, flex hours, insurance, and vehicle maintenance/repairs
for the operation of the El Paseo Courtesy Cart Program during Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
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2. Appropriate $35,000 from the Unassigned General Fund Reserves for said contract.
3. Authorize the Mayor to execute said contract and allow the City Attorney to make non-
substantive changes.
4. Appropriate $6,000 from the Unassigned General Fund Reserves for a one-time cost of
branding three (3) El Paseo Courtesy Carts.
L. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF THE PALM DESERT HOUSING
AUTHORITY (i) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A CONDITIONAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AUTHORITY AND URBAN HOUSING COMMUNITIES,
INC., CONDITIONALLY APPROVING A LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,235,000 FROM
THE AUTHORITY’S HOUSING ASSET FUND TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF 176
AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS; (ii) APPROPRIATING FUNDS; AND (iii) TAKING
RELATED ACTIONS (HA) .................................................................................... PAGE 411
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution,
1. Authorizing the execution and delivery of the Conditional Agreement Regarding the
Crossings at Palm Desert between the Authority and Urban Housing Communities, Inc.,
(“UHC”) in substantially the form attached to the Resolution (“Agreement”), conditionally
approving a loan (“Loan”) in the amount of $7,235,000 from the Authority’s Housing Asset
Fund for construction of 176 affordable housing units (“Project”).
2. Authorizing the Director of Finance to appropriate $7,235,000 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.
4. Authorizing UHC to submit, an application, including the Agreement, to the California Debt
Allocation Committee (“CDLAC”) for an allocation of four percent (4%) tax-exempt bonds
(“Tax-Exempt 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”), and Riverside County Housing Authority for an allocation of project-
based vouchers (“Project Based Vouchers”).
M. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM PALM DESERT AREA CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE FOR SPONSORSHIP OF FOUR SIGNATURE EVENTS FOR 2022/2023
FISCAL YEAR IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $38,500, PLUS $15,000 INKIND SERVICES
.............................................................................................................................. PAGE 461
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Appropriate an additional $17,500 from Unassigned General Fund Reserves to City
Sponsored Events Account Number 1104800-4302601 to accommodate the total funding
request from Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce.
2. Authorize a maximum of $15,000 for in-kind services (traffic control and public safety) for
the Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents that may be necessary to facilitate
the events and sponsorships to effectuate the actions taken herewith.
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N. REESTABLISH AND FUND THE “INVEST PALM DESERT” ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVE PROGRAM ....................................................................................... PAGE 471
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a Resolution reestablishing and implementing the Invest Palm Desert Economic
Development Incentive Program.
2. Re-Allocate $650,000 from Unite Palm Desert (Acct. No. 4254430-4393000) to Invest
Palm Desert (Acct. No. 4254430-4387500).
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: The public may comment on individual Public Hearing Items within the
three-minute time limit. The applicant or appellant will be provided up to five minutes to make
their presentation. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the last page of this
agenda.
A. CONSIDERATION OF ACTIONS RELATING TO PRESIDENTS’ PLAZA PROPERTY AND
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 202223 ................ PAGE 489
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a Resolution declaring the results of the property owner protest ballot proceedings
conducted for the proposed Presidents’ Plaza I Property and Business Improvement
District assessments commencing in Fiscal Year 2022-23.
2. Adopt a Resolution ordering the renewal of the Presidents’ Plaza I Property and Business
Improvement District, approving and adopting the Management District Plan and
Engineer’s Report, and authorizing the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year
2022-23.
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to establish a project account for Presidents’ Plaza
Capital Improvement Project Reserve, appropriate $74,100 from the General Fund
Unobligated Fund Balance and transfer to said account.
B. APPROVE OUTSIDE AGENCY FUNDING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY
2022/2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND USE OF
FUNDING, AND ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FY 20222023 ........................... PAGE 521
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Conduct a public hearing and accept public comment related to the Community
Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Program proposed Annual Action Plan (FY
2022/2023), FY 2022/2023 Funding Award Recommendations and related items.
2. Approve Outside Agency Funding Committee (“Committee”) recommendations for FY
2022/2023 CDBG award of subrecipients, Programs and/or Projects and funding
amounts as proposed.
3. Approve the use of the FY 2022/2023 CDBG funding allocation awarded to the City of
Palm Desert (“City”) by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”)
for the proposed funding of subrecipient’s Programs and/or Projects recommended by
the Committee.
4. Approve the City’s FY 2022/2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan (“Annual Plan”).
5. Authorize staff to submit the City’s CDBG Annual Plan to HUD.
6. Authorize the Mayor and/or the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to
effectuate the actions taken herewith.
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INFORMATION ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
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THREE OPTIONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE MEETING
OPTION 1: PARTICIPATE BY EMAIL
Send your comments by email to: CouncilMeetingComments@cityofpalmdesert.org.
E-mails received prior to noon on the day of the City Council meeting will be made part of the record and
distributed to the City Council. This method is encouraged because it will give Councilmembers the
opportunity to reflect upon your input. Emails will not be read aloud at the meeting.
OPTION 2: PARTICIPATE LIVE VIA ZOOM
1. Access via www.cityofpalmdesert.org/zoom and click “Launch Meeting,” or
2. Access www.zoom.us, click “Join Meeting” and enter Webinar ID 833 6744 9572.
OPTION 3: PARTICIPATE LIVE VIA TELEPHONE
1. Dial any of the following: (669) 900-9128 or (213) 338-8477 or (669) 219-2599.
2. Enter the Meeting ID: 833 6744 9572 followed by #.
3. Indicate that you are a participant by pressing # to continue.
4. You will hear audio of the meeting in progress. Remain on the line if the meeting has not started.
5. During the meeting, press *9 to add yourself to the queue and wait for the Mayor or City Clerk to
announce your name/phone number. Press *6 to unmute your line and limit your comments to three
minutes.
PUBLIC NOTICES
Agenda Related Materials: Pursuant to Government Code §54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for
inspection of records in connection with this meeting is the Office of the City Clerk,
City Hall, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Staff reports for all agenda items considered in open
session, and documents provided to a majority of the legislative bodies are available for public inspection
at City Hall and on the City’s website at www.cityofpalmdesert.org by clicking “Council Agenda” at the
top of the page.
Americans with Disabilities Act: It is the intention of the City of Palm Desert to comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting,
or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided,
the city will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the
City Clerk, (760) 323-8204, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your needs and to
determine if accommodation is feasible.
AFFIDAVIT 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 and City website www.palmdesert.org no less than 72 hours prior
to the meeting.
/S/ Níamh M. Ortega
Deputy City Clerk