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Home My WebLink About2022-08-25 S,,r�rl+�1 . /�i1k Ira 73% Thursday, August 25, 2022 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Palm Desert City Council (CC), Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency (SARDA), and Housing Authority (HA) Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, this meeting was conducted by teleconference and there was no in-person public access to the meeting location. CALL TO ORDER: A Regular Meeting of the Palm Desert City Council was called to order by Mayor Harnik on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Quintanilla led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Kathleen Kelly, Gina Nestande, Karina Quintanilla; Mayor Pro Tern Sabby Jonathan; and Mayor Jan Harnik ' Absent: None. INSPIRATION/INVOCATION: Councilmember Kelly offered words of inspiration. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: The Regular Closed Session of the City Council of August 25, 2022, was called to order by Mayor Harnik at 3:30 p.m., with all members present. The meeting convened in Closed Session to discuss the following items as listed on the Regular Closed Session Meeting Agenda: A. CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES: July 14, 2022 B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: City Negotiator(s): Todd Hileman, City Manager Andrea Staehle, Human Resources Manager Employee Organization: Palm Desert Employee Organization City Attorney Hargreaves reported that the City Council received briefings and provided direction to staff regarding the agendized Closed Session Items but did not take any reportable action. CC, SARDA. & HA Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 PRESENTATIONS: None. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS: A. GRAFFITI ABATEMENT PROGRAM City Manager Hileman introduced Public Works Deputy Director Ramirez who presented a PowerPoint on the Graffiti Abatement Program. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR ACTION: Mayor Harnik reported on her meeting with regional leaders regarding CV Rail, and discussed her involvement in meetings regarding broadband, noting Coachella Valley Economic Partnership operates the largest regional Smart Cities program. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS Alex Cruz, a Palm Desert resident, urged the City Council to explore a City-operated transportation service and suggested that Cook Street be reduced from three lanes to two lanes. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the consent calendar, with the removal of Item Nos. 1 E, 1 H, and 1W for separate discussion. A. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Minutes of the June 23, 2022, regular City Council meeting. B. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA CARRIED 5-0, to approve the warrants issued for the period of 6/30/2022 to 8/11/2022. C. APPROVAL OF FINDINGS RELATIVE TO AB 361 —REMOTE TELECONFERENCING MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to find that the State of California continues in a Governor- declared state of emergency to combat the COVID epidemic, that state and local health officials are recommending social distancing, and that the City may continue to employ remote teleconferencing. City of Palm Desert Page 2 CC, SARDA, & HA Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 D. APPLICATIONS FOR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR: 1. DESERT COWBOY USA LLC/COWBOY CANTINA, 72620 EL PASEO 2. OX KING, INC./BLAZING KING BBQ AND HOTPOT, 72600 DINAH SHORE DR MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the applications for an Alcoholic Beverage license. E. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATE This item was excluded from the Consent Calendar. Please refer to page 7 of these minutes for a summary of that action. F. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022-71 ADOPTING A RECORDS MANAGEMENT POLICY MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-71 adopting a Records Management Policy. G. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022-72 SETTING THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2023 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-72 establishing dates for regular meetings of the Palm Desert City Council during Calendar Year 2023 and January 2024. H. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF APPLICANTS TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT'S ESTABLISHED COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS This item was excluded from the Consent Calendar. Please refer to page 7 of these minutes for a summary of that action. I. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. C42020 FOR THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND CPS-HR CONSULTING MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C42020 with CPS-HR to extend the term through December 1, 2022, for the purpose of finalizing the classification and compensation study. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute said amendment and any other documents necessary to effectuate the contract. • City of Palm Desert Page 3 CC, SARDA. & HA Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 J. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF BANQUET CHAIRS AND CHAIR CARTS FROM MITYLITE, INC., FOR DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT, AND SURPLUS THE EXISTING STOCK OF CHAIRS BEING REPLACED MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the purchase of three.hundred (300) banquet chairs and two (2) chair carts from MityLite, Inc., in the amount of$77,964.51 plus freight surcharges, total not to exceed $85,000, and surplus of the existing stock of chairs being replaced. K. APPROVE A TEMPORARY WAIVER TO PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 9.58.010 AND 9.58.020 (CONSUMPTION! POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY) FOR THE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL AT THE GALEN BUILDING AND SCULPTURE GARDEN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Approve a temporary waiver to Palm Desert Municipal Code Sections 9.58.010 and 9.58.020 (Consumption/Possession of Alcoholic Beverages on Public Property)for the Artists Council's Opening Season Reception and up to twelve (12) special events for fiscal year 2022/23. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control documents or other documents to effectuate the action herein, as required. L. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1385 RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 1266A, AND AMENDING SECTION 10.36.010 OF TITLE 10 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RELATIVE TO SPEED ZONES MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to waive the second reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and adopt Ordinance No. 1385. M. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT NO. C43850 WITH CARTEGRAPH SYSTEMS, LLC., FOR ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,992.06 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Approve an agreement with Cartegraph Systems, LLC., for asset management software in the amount of$125,992.06. 2. Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders in an amount not to exceed $20,000. 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement and up to three, one-year contract amendments/extensions. City of Palm Desert Page 4 CC, SARDA, & HA Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 N. RATIFY THE CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. C40620 WITH PRO-CRAFT CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to ratify the City Manager's approval of Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C40620 with Pro-Craft Construction in the amount of$35,000. O. DECLARE LISTED VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SELL AT AUCTION OR DISPOSE AS NECESSARY MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to declare the vehicles and equipment listed in the staff report as surplus and authorize staff to sell said vehicles and equipment at auction or dispose as deemed necessary. P. AWARD CONTRACT NO. C43860 TO VECTOR RESOURCE, INC., DBA VECTOR USA, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SECURITY CAMERAS AT VARIOUS CITY- OWNED FACILITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $206,039.29 (PROJECT NO. 782-23) MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Approve a contract to Vector USA for the installation of Security Cameras at various City-owned facilities in the amount of$206,039.29. 2. Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside a contingency amount of$20,000. 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. 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the subject agreement. Q. APPROVE DESERT WINE FEST AT CIVIC CENTER PARK MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Approve Desert Wine Fest at Civic Center Park, including temporary waiver of certain sections of the Municipal Code as follows: a. 11.01.20 (Hours of Use in City Parks); b. 11.01.140 (Amplified Sound in City Parks); c. 11.01.080 0 (Placement of Advertising Signage in City Parks); d. 11.01.080 Q (Vendor Sales in City Parks); and e. 11.01.080 W (Possession/Consumption of Alcohol in City Parks) pursuant to PDMC 9.58.040. 2. Approve modification to Item 30 of Desert Recreation District Application — Rental Requirements providing an increase to the general liability insurance requirement based on assessed risk to $2,000,000 / $4,000,000; and waiving the Worker's Compensation Insurance requirement, as the organizer indicates there is no paid staff. City of Palm Desert Page 5 CC, SARDA, & HA Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 R. APPROVE EXPENDITURE FOR MURAL INSTALLATION LOCATED AT 44700 SAN PABLO AVENUE (CONTRACT NO. C43870) MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Approve expenditure in the amount of$8,500 for the installation of a mural located at 44700 San Pablo Avenue. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute subject contracts related to this project as they become available. S. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF POLY PARFAIT BY ARTIST E. TYLER BURTON FROM THE 2021/2022 EL PASEO SCULPTURE EXHIBITION IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 (CONTRACT NO. C43880) MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Approve the purchase of Poly Parfait by artist E. Tyler Burton from the 2021/2022 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition in the amount of$25,000, exclusive of taxes, for inclusion in Palm Desert's permanent public art collection. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the subject contract. T. APPROVAL OF MARTHA'S VILLAGE & KITCHEN 2022 THANKSGIVING DAY 5K MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Approve road closures on El Paseo between Highway 74 and Portola Avenue, for the Martha's Village & Kitchen's Thanksgiving Day 5K scheduled for November 24, 2022. 2. Permit the Consumption/Possession of Alcoholic Beverages on Public Property Pursuant to Palm Desert Municipal Code 9.58.040. U. APPROVAL OF THE 2022 PAINT EL PASEO PINK EVENT AND ROAD CLOSURE MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve road closures on El Paseo between Highway 74 and Portola Avenue, for the Desert Cancer Foundation's annual Paint El Paseo Pink charitable walk on Saturday, October 8, 2022. V. APPROVAL OF THE 2022 PALM DESERT GOLF CART PARADE (CONTRACT NO. C43890) MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0,.to: 1. Approve road closures on El Paseo between Highway 74 and Portola Avenue, for the Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade scheduled for Sunday, October 30, 2022. 2. Permit the sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages on Public Property Pursuant to Palm Desert Municipal Code 9.58.040. 3. Waive Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 11.01.140 —Amplified Sound. 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents that may be necessary to facilitate the events and sponsorships to effectuate the actions taken herewith. City of Palm Desert Page 6 CC, SARDA, & HA Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 W. AMENDMENT TO CONTRACTS WITH TRIPEPI SMITH AND ASSOCIATES FOR RANKED CHOICE VOTING AND ADVISORY MEASURE B INFORMATIONAL CAMPAIGN SERVICES This item was excluded from the Consent Calendar. Please refer to page 7 of these minutes for a summary of that action. X. APPROVE THE DONATION OF ONE (1) EL PASEO COURTESY CART TO THE DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT AND ONE (1) EL PASEO COURTESY CART TO THE LIVING DESERT MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Approve the donation of the City-owned standard Courtesy Cart to the Desert Recreation District. 2. Approve the donation of the City-owned ADA compliant Courtesy Cart to The Living Desert. 3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute all documents related to the donation. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: E. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATE Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KELLY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Councilmember Quintanilla as the Voting Delegate and Mayor Harnik as the Alternate Voting Delegate for the business meeting of the League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held on Friday, September 9, 2022, in Long Beach. H. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF APPLICANTS TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT'S ESTABLISHED COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS Discussion ensued relative to whether to postpone the appointment to the Architectural Review Commission pending a determination as to whether the Commission should be five or seven members. Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KELLY, CARRIED 4-1 (MAYOR PRO TEM JONATHAN VOTING NO), to: 1. Appoint Francisco Sanchez to the Architectural Review Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026. 2. Appoint Kathleen Bauer to the Housing Commission for a term ending June 30, 2023. 3. Appoint Stephen Nelson to the Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025. W. AMENDMENT TO CONTRACTS WITH TRIPEPI SMITH AND ASSOCIATES FOR RANKED CHOICE VOTING AND ADVISORY MEASURE B INFORMATIONAL CAMPAIGN SERVICES Following discussion, the City Council opted not to proceed with informational campaign services for Advisory Measure B. City of Palm Desert Page 7 CC, SARDA, & HA Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KELLY, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract A43030 with Tripepi Smith and Associates for informational campaign services related to Ranked Choice Voting for a total amount not to exceed $86,530. 2. Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the City Manager to execute the Contract Amendment. 2. ACTION CALENDAR: A. INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 11 (PARKS) OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE AS RELATED TO USE OF PARK FACILITIES AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR USE OF CITY- OWNED FACILITIES This item was removed from the agenda at the request of staff. B. AWARD CONTRACT NO. C43900 TO INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC., FROM PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, FOR PLANNING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE NORTH SPHERE REGIONAL PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,230,095 Management Analyst Muir narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. Michael Stafford, Palm Desert resident, expressed concern regarding traffic and lighting impacts on the adjacent neighborhood associated with a sports park use. MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM JONATHAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Award a Contract to Interwest Consulting Group, Inc.,from Perris, California,for Planning and Design Services for the North Sphere Regional'Park in the amount of$1,230,095. 2. Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside a contingency amount of$100,000. 3. Appropriate $500,000 from the Restricted Capital Fund 451 to the appropriate capital improvement account. 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to review and approve written contract amendment and change order requests for unanticipated conditions up to the contingency amount. 5. Authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement. City of Palm Desert Page 8 CC, SARDA, & HA Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 C. AWARD CONTRACT NO. C43400 TO RED HAWK SERVICES, INC., OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE NORTH SPHERE WIND FENCE INSTALLATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $311,696 (PROJECT NO. 767-22) Public Works Project Administrator Gayler provided a staff report and responded to City Council inquiries. Michael Stafford, Palm Desert resident, expressed his support of the project. Stephen Nelson, Palm Desert resident, noted his support of the project. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KELLY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Award Contract No. C43400 to Red Hawk Services, Inc., of Perris, California for the North Sphere Wind Fence Installation in the amount of$311,696. 2. Authorize the Director of Finance to set aside a contingency for unforeseen conditions in the amount of$30,000. 3. Appropriate $341,696 from unobligated General Fund Reserves to the Capital Improvement Fund. 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to review and approve written change order requests for the use of contingency for unanticipated conditions within the approved contingency amount. 5. Authorize the City Manager to execute the subject agreement. 6. Direct staff to analyze the current policy related to the fiscal responsibility of mitigating impacts from vacant land. D. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022-73 TO IMPLEMENT THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY, APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE PALM DESERT EMPLOYEES' ORGANIZATION (PDEO) FOR A COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT OF 3% OR A LUMP SUM PAYMENT UP TO$3,500,AND APPROVE A COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT OF 3% OR A LUMP SUM PAYMENT UP TO $3,500 FOR CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE GROUP Human Resources Manager Staehle provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-73 adopting authorized classifications, allocated positions, salary schedule, and salary ranges as determined by the classification and compensation study and rescinding Resolution No. 2022-61. 2. Approve an MOU between the City of Palm Desert and PDEO for a Cost-of-Living Adjustment(COLA)of three percent(3%)or a lump sum payment of$3,500 for the Palm Desert Employees Organization (PDEO)Group, effective July 1, 2022. 3. Approve a COLA of three percent (3%) or a lump sum payment of $3,500 for the Confidential Employees, effective July 1, 2022. 4. Authorize the City Manager to take all actions necessary to implement the approved COLA or lump sum payment for Confidential Employees and the PDEO Groups. City of Palm Desert Page 9 CC, SARDA, & HA Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 E. ADOPT COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS GUIDELINES FOR LEVEL OF SERVICE AND VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED, AND COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION DESIGN GUIDELINES Public Works Deputy Director Bowman provided a. staff report and responded to City Council inquiries. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KELLY, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER NESTANDE, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-74 adopting County of Riverside guidelines for levet of service and vehicle miles traveled for the City of Palm Desert. 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-75 adopting Coachella Valley Association of Governments Active Transportation Design Guidelines for the City of Palm Desert F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION DECLARING 73420 DINAH SHORE DRIVE, PALM DESERT, EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND, FOR PURPOSES OF THE SURPLUS LAND ACT Management Analyst Glickman provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM JONATHAN, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-76 declaring 73420 Dinah Shore Drive, Palm Desert, Exempt Surplus land, for purposes of the Surplus Land Act. 2. Direct staff to obtain a second appraisal of the subject property. G. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-77 TO APPROVE AN ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES PLAN Special Programs Manager Lawrence and Management Analyst Stull narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. Following discussion, MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KELLY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM JONATHAN, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-77 to approve an Environmental Initiatives Plan. 2. Direct staff to schedule a Study Session regarding Desert Community Energy. H. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE ELECTRIC MINI STREET SWEEPER AND ONE FORKLIFT FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF$329,854.24 Management Analyst Gonzalez provided a staff report and responded to City Council inquiries. City of Palm Desert Page 10 CC, SARDA, & HA Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM JONATHAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER QUINTANILLA, CARRIED 5-0, to: 1. Authorize the purchase of an electric mini street sweeper from Haaker/Total Clean in the amount of$239,584. 2. Authorize the purchase of a forklift from Sonsray Machinery in the amount of $90,270.24. 3. Authorize the finance department to appropriate $130,000 from unobligated equipment replacement fund to Equipment Replacement Account No. 5304310- 4403000. 4. Authorize the City Manager to approve documents related to the purchase of the fleet and equipment. I. CONSIDERATION OF OPTIONS AND PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ABSENTEE LANDLORD PROPERTY REGISTRATION PROGRAM Development Services Deputy Director Cannone presented a PowerPoint and responded to City Council inquiries. MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM JONATHAN, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KELLY, CARRIED 5-0, to not create any mandatory or voluntary registration program. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. INFORMATION ITEMS: None. ADJOURNMENT: " The City Council adjourned at 6:48 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Niamh M. Ortega Deputy City Clerk/Assistant Secretary ATTEST:- Anthony fdey. ct 6, 022 12:19 PDT) — Anthony J. Mejia\ City'Clerk/Secretary`,/ APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 9/29/2022 City of Palm Desert Page 11