HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 2021-1028 Council Agenda w Page NoCITY OF PALM DESERT
REGULAR
PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL (CC),
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SA),
AND HOUSING AUTHORITY (HA) MEETING.
(VIRTUAL MEETING)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2021
2:00 p.m. Study Session
3:00 p.m. Closed Session
4:00 p.m. Regular Session
Note: Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, this meeting may be conducted by teleconference and
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AGENDA OCTOBER 28, 2021
City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert, Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority
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CALL TO ORDER – 3:00 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
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.8:
1) (City)
Property: Dsrt Surf Lagoon and Resort Project (APN 620-420-023 and 620-
420-024)
City Negotiator: Todd Hileman/Martin Alvarez/Eric Ceja
Other Party Negotiator: Desert Wave Ventures, LLC
Property Owner: City of Palm Desert
B. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
1) Granite adv. City of Palm Desert: Construction Dispute Mediation
2) Potential cases: 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 Karina Quintanilla
c) Inspiration/Invocation – Councilmember Sabby Jonathan
REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
None
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION
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AGENDA OCTOBER 28, 2021
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NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS – This is an opportunity for the public to speak on issues
that are not on the agenda for a maximum of three minutes. Speakers may utilize one of the
three options listed on the back page of this agenda.
Because the Brown Act does not allow the City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing
Authority Boards to take action on items not on the Agenda, members may briefly respond or
instead refer the matter to staff for report and recommendation at a future City Council,
Successor Agency, or Housing Authority Meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and may be approved
by one (1) Minute Motion.
1.MINUTES of the regular City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority
Meeting of September 30, 2021 ...................................................................... Page 9
Rec.: Approve as presented.
2.APPLICATIONS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE for: (CC) ............ Page 17
a.Athena located at 73121 Country Club Drive.
b.El Guero Mexican Bar and Grill located at 73091 Country Club Drive.
c.El Paseo Grill located at 73030 El Paseo, Suite 103.
d.Embassy Suites Palm Desert locate at 74700 Highway 111.
e.French Rotisserie Café located at 44489 Town Center Way, Suite G.
f.Jackson located at 72300 Highway 111.
g.J’s Deli located at 74225 Highway 111.
h.Palm Desert Drug & Compounding located at 73261 Highway 111, Suite 101.
i.Porta Via Palm Desert located at 73100 El Paseo, Suites 1 and 2
Rec.: Receive and file.
3.RESOLUTION NO. 2021-63 rescinding Resolution No. 2020-81 and setting the
schedule for Regular Meetings of the Palm Desert City Council in Calendar Year 2022
(CC)................................................................................................................ Page 53
Rec.: Waive further reading and approve.
4.RESOLUTION NO. 2021-64: Approving Final Tract Map No. 36342 and Subdivision
Improvement Agreement and Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Lennar Homes
of California, Inc. related to University Park (CC) ............................................ Page 57
Rec.: By Minute Motion, waive further reading and approve Resolution No. 2021-64
approving Final Tract Map No. 36342 and the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and
Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Lennar Homes of California, Inc. related to
University Park.
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5.REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE payment of $100,000 to Coachella Valley Association of
Governments for participation in their regional homelessness services program for
Fiscal Year 2019-20 (CC) ............................................................................... Page 111
Rec.: By Minute Motion, authorize payment of $100,000 to Coachella Valley
Association of Governments for participation in their regional homelessness
services program for Fiscal Year 2019-20.
6.REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Design
Services for the Portola Median Landscape Project, and Authorize the City Clerk to
advertise a Notice of Inviting Bids (Project No. 937-22) (Contract No. C42280) (CC)
........................................................................................................................ Page 115
Rec.: By Minute Motion:
1.Authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposals for Landscape Design
Services for the Portola Median Landscape Project;
2.Authorize the City Clerk to advertise a Notice Inviting Bids for the construction
of the design;
3.Approve transfer of the Developer Deposit of $188,232 to a Capital
Improvement Project Fund; and
4.Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement for design services
based on staff’s recommendation.
7.REQUEST TO APPROVE the City’s Citizens Option for Public Safety/Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services Fund (COPS/SLESF) expenditure plan and funding for Fiscal Year
2021-2022 (CC) .............................................................................................. Page 119
Rec.: By Minute Motion:
1.Approve the Citizens Option for Public Safety/Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services Fund (COPS/SLESF) program expenditure plan, as
provided by the Chief of Police.
2.Accept the FY 2021-2022 COPS/SLESF funding, with a current
unencumbered award balance of approximately $240,000 (as of 10/14/2021).
3.Expend funds in accordance with Government Code Section 30061
mandating these funds be used for frontline municipal police services, in
accordance with written requests submitted by the Chief of Police.
8.REQUEST TO APPROVE Contract No. C37960F with KI/Krueger Commercial, Inc., for
the purchase of seating for the Council Chambers Renovation Project in an amount not to
exceed $55,000 (Project No. 765-19) (CC) ...................................................... Page 133
Rec.: By Minute Motion: approve Contract No. C37960F with KI/Krueger Commercial
Inc. (“KI”) for the fabrication and installation of seating for the Council Chambers
Renovation Project pursuant to Section 3.30.160(E) of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code, in an amount not to exceed $55,000; and authorize the City Manager or
his designee to execute the agreement and any documents necessary to
effectuate the actions taken herewith.
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9.REQUEST TO APPROVE a Media Plan for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 in an amount not to
exceed $409,000 with Ideapeddler as provided for in Contract Nos. C37180 and
C37183 (CC)................................................................................................... Page 163
Rec.: By Minute Motion, approve the Media Plan for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and
authorize media-buy expenditures with IdeaPeddler (Contract Nos. C37180 and
C37183) in an amount not to exceed $409,000.
10.REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to enter into a Professional Services Agreement
(Contract No. C42290) with Prest Vuksic and Greenwood Architects (PVGA) for work
related to Discover Palm Desert, a new Visitor Center located at Palm Desert Civic
Center (CC) ..................................................................................................... Page 167
Rec.: By Minute Motion, approve Contract No. C42290, authorizing the allocation of
$118,500 for design services to PVGA for Discover Palm Desert Visitor Center.
11.REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION approving the Cultural Arts Committee to curate the
2023-2024 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition (CC) .............................................. Page 193
Rec.: By Minute Motion, approve the Cultural Arts Committee to curate the 2023/2024
El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition and authorize staff to release the Call for Entries.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.ORDINANCE NO. 1370: amending Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 3.44
“Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee” (TUMF) reflecting changes to the collection of fees
(CC) .................................................................................................................... Page 201
Rec.: By Minute Motion, pass Ordinance No. 1370 to second reading for consideration
to amend Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 3.44.
ACTION CALENDAR
13.ORDINANCE NO. 1371: amending Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 2.36.060
regarding a process for members of the Council to sponsor agenda items .... Page 211
Rec.: By Minute Motion, pass Ordinance No. 1371 to second reading for consideration
to amend Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 2.36.060.
14.RESOLUTION NO. 2021-65: Approving Final Tract Map No. 37240 and Subdivision
Improvement Agreement with Villas PD, LLC, related to the Palm Desert Country Club
(CC)................................................................................................................ Page 213
Rec.: By Minute Motion, waive further reading and approve Resolution No. 2021-65
approving Final Tract Map No. 37240 and the Subdivision Improvement
Agreement with Villas PD, LLC, related to the Palm Desert Country Club.
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15.RESOLUTION NO. SA-RDA-086: Finding that real property identified as approximate +/-
11.94-acre portion of APN 694-310-006 is not subject to requirements of the Surplus Land
Act and taking related actions (SA) (Continued from 10/14/21 Meeting) ........... Page 301
Rec.: By Minute Motion, that the Successor Agency Board:
1.Waive further reading and adopt Successor Agency Resolution No. SA-RDA-
086, a resolution finding that the real property owned by the Successor
Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency (“SARDA”) located in the
City of Palm Desert along Gerald Ford Drive, identified as the approximate +/-
11.94-acre portion of APN 694-310-006 is not subject to requirements of the
Surplus Land Act (SLA);
2.Authorize staff to submit a copy of this resolution for review by the California
Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”); and
3.Authorize the Executive Director and staff in consultation with SARDA legal
counsel, to take any other actions they deem appropriate or necessary and
are consistent to effectuate the purposes of the proposed resolution.
16.REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION to appoint a Council Liaison to represent the City’s
interest on the Regional Access Project (RAP) Board of Directors (CC) ........... Page 309
Rec.: By Minute Motion, consider appointing a Council Liaison to represent the City’s
interest on the Regional Access Project Foundation, Inc. (RAP) Board.
17.REQUEST FOR DIRECTION on how to proceed with recruitment, screening and
appointment of the Homelessness Taskforce Members (CC)............................ Page 315
Rec.: By Minute Motion, provide staff direction to:
1.Appoint members to the Homelessness Taskforce from the list of
recommended members selected by the appointed subcommittee; or
2.Direct City staff to conduct a recruitment process for the available positions
on the Homelessness Taskforce by advertising the positions and soliciting
applications for the City Council to review, conduct interviews, and select
members.
INFORMATION ITEMS
18.INFORMATION UPDATE on the Approved Fall Festival 2021 Event (CC) .... Page 317
Rec.: By Minute Motion, receive and file.
19.INFORMATION UPDATE on the Civic Center Photovoltaic Improvement Project (CC)
........................................................................................................................ Page 321
Rec.: By Minute Motion, receive and file.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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Declaration of Posting:
I, Norma I. Alley, MMC, 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 21st day of October, 2021. Note: This agenda is subject to amendment up to 72 hours in advance of the
meeting.
Norma I. Alley
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Norma I. Alley, MMC, City Clerk
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