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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 2022-07-14 rev 2022-07-11REVISED* 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. WATCH THE MEETING LIVE: Watch the City Council meeting live at the City’s website www.cityofpalmdesert.org, under the “Council Agenda” link at the top of the homepage, or on the City’s YouTube Channel. OPTIONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THIS MEETING: To participate by email, internet, or phone, please see the detailed instructions on the last page of this agenda. * Revised to add Closed Session Items B5, B6 and B7. AGENDA Thursday, July 14, 2022 City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting Page 2 of 14 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 AGENDA Thursday, July 14, 2022 City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting Page 3 of 14 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 AGENDA Thursday, July 14, 2022 City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting Page 4 of 14 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. AGENDA Thursday, July 14, 2022 City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting Page 5 of 14 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. AGENDA Thursday, July 14, 2022 City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting Page 6 of 14 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. AGENDA Thursday, July 14, 2022 City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting Page 7 of 14 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. AGENDA Thursday, July 14, 2022 City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting Page 8 of 14 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. AGENDA Thursday, July 14, 2022 City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting Page 9 of 14 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. AGENDA Thursday, July 14, 2022 City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting Page 10 of 14 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. AGENDA Thursday, July 14, 2022 City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting Page 11 of 14 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. AGENDA Thursday, July 14, 2022 City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting Page 12 of 14 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. AGENDA Thursday, July 14, 2022 City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meeting Page 13 of 14 INFORMATION ITEMS None. 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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. 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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